First United Methodist Church. 301 S. National, Fort Scott, KS (620)

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1 Newsletter march, 2017 Volume 21, Number 3 Pastor Steve Cole SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 From the Colemine As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea for they were fishermen. And he said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fish for people. Matthew 4:18,19 I remember growing up going to Sunday school we would sing a song that had the words, I will make you fishers of men. Today that is no longer politically correct so we say we fish for people. We liked the song because we would do the actions with the song, casting out and reeling in. Even though the disciples used nets when they went fishing we did the actions as if we were using rods and reels. We liked singing the song, but I am not sure we understood what we were really singing about. The only fishing method I knew was using a hook and a worm and that didn t seem too nice to try to hook people and reel them in. I don t know if I ever gave the song all that much thought anyway. But after all these years I still remember the song. There are lots of different ways to catch fish, using a net, a lure or bait. A net captures them and a lure and bait attracts them. We really don t try to capture people, but we can hopefully attract them to be part of God s family. It isn t by using a lure or bait, but by showing love and care for others. Pastor Steve Mission Statement The mission of the of Fort Scott, Kansas, is to share the good news of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and to exemplify the love of God by knowing Christ, growing in Christ, serving Christ and sharing Christ. 301 S. National, Fort Scott, KS (620)

2 March Anniversaries: 9-Steve and Stephanie Denton; 13- Doug and Tracy Altic; 27-Perry and Peggy Bloesser. March Birthdays: 3-Margie Majors; 6-Steve Cole; 7-Alice Ramsey, Ryan Hunziker; 10-Curtis Shankel; 11-John Mowrey; 14-Morgan Regan; 15-Chris Allen; 16-Marilee West; 17-Amber Hunziker, Christa Chaplin; 18-Jim Stevens, Jill Fritter; 20-Shannon Fletcher, Noah Wolf; 22-Don Tucker; 23-Phil Hammons, Charlotte Swaim; 25-Steve Denton; 28-Janet Braun, Susan Foster; 29-Ron Sharp, Charlie Springer; 30-Lisa Ward; 31-Keith Gibson. Fun for the Family Beacon Challenge with First Presbyterian Church From March 12 through April 17 the and First Presbyterian Church will hold a Beacon Challenge. There will be weekly announcements of the total count of items collected from each church to see who is in the lead. This will be a friendly and fun way to help support the Beacon. Watch the bulletin for details. Be ready and set to GO for this challenge! There will be a five-week Lenten Bible Study beginning March 12th at 6 p.m., in the parlor. The Apostles Creed will be the topic of the study. You are invited to join Pastor Cole as he leads this Lenten Bible Study. Extending Sympathy to ~Don and Jean Tucker; Darren and Kelley Tucker and family, upon the death of Dick Tucker. ~Jeremy and Lisa Schultz and family, upon the death of Lisa s father. Faith Builders in March In March, we will study and discuss 24 Hours That Changed the World. Using the book and the DVD based on it, Adam Hamilton guides us through the last day of Jesus life. Topics we will discuss in March are: The Last Supper; The Garden of Gethsemane; Condemned by the Righteous; and Jesus, Barabbas and Pilate. We will continue the study in April, finishing on Easter Sunday. We invite you to join us in this study. Come have coffee and share in discussion and fellowship. Ron Wood

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4 Wednesday Work Group for February Listed below are items that have been completed by the men as of First United Methodist Church March 1st 301 S. National 7 p.m. *Replaced ceiling tile in a classroom of the Education Wing, a storage room, and the. *Primed rust spots on walls in the sanctuary balcony. *Spray painted ceiling tiles in men s restroom, hallway of church entrance, and the SW corner office behind Marla s office. *Replaced spring on the garage door at the parsonage. *Scraped and painted ductwork in. *Replaced lightbulbs in EXIT signs, where needed. *Replaced batteries in Emergency lights, where needed. *Sealed rust spots on several metal doors of the church. *Spot painted wall areas leading into the sanctuary. *Will finish painting choir room storage area.

5 March S. National Fort Scott, KS Each Wednesday: *9:00 to Noon-Work at the church >5:30-7:00 p.m. (FFiHN) Feeding Families in His Name meal served in SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Beacon Challenge with First Presbyterian Church March 12 through April 17 1 *Wednesday work Scholarhip applications are due First half of ASP deposit is due ~7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service-FUMC 2 8 a.m. Chamber Coffee at FUMC 4-9 p.m. First Thursday Stitchers p.m. is reserved 4 9 a.m.-noon is reserved 5 Communion First Sunday in Lent After worship- Covered dish meal followed by Visioning meeting- 6 6 p.m. Scouts Blue-n- Gold Banquet- 9 a.m. Fiber Fellowship - 7 p.m. SPRC meeting- 8 *Wednesday work 1:30 Reading Group- 7 p.m. HOCROC meeting- 9 1:30 Miriam UMW meeting Beacon Challenge with FPC begins ~Daylight Saving Time begins ~Second Sunday in Lent ~Girl Scout Sunday ~Fundraising meal after worship- ~6 p.m. Lenten Bible Study p.m. XYZ Club- 14 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Life Line Screening-FSHall 9 a.m. Quilts to Comfort - 7 p.m. Board of Trustees meeting- 15 *Wednesday work ~1:30 Reading Group- ~6 p.m. Memorials & Gifts Comm meeting- Pastor s Study ~7 p.m. Administrative Board meeting St. Patrick s Day ~11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Friendship Soup Lunch sponsored by the Mission Committee - ~1:00 DAR meeting a.m.-noon is reserved 19 Third Sunday in Lent 6 p.m. Lenten Bible Study- 20 April newsletter articles are due 21 9 a.m. Fiber Fellowship- 22 *Wednesday work 1:30 Reading Group Fourth Sunday in Lent UMCOR Sunday 6 p.m. Lenten Bible Study p.m. XYZ Club a.m. Quilts to Comfort- 7 p.m. Christian Education Committee meeting- 29 *Wednesday work 1:30 Reading Group Dates, times and activities may change. Watch the bulletin for updates. Friendship Soup Lunch - The Friendship Soup Lunch will be March 17th beginning at 11:30 a.m. and lasting until 1:00 p.m. in at FUMC. The soup lunch this month is sponsored by the Mission Committee. The menu will include chili, soups, desserts, and a drink. Free will donations will be accepted. Everyone is welcome!

6 301 South National Fort Scott, KS Return Service Requested Visit our website at The people of the United Methodist Church Open hearts Open minds Open doors Here s your March, 2017 Newsletter from. 301 South Fort Scott, KS Phone: (620) Fax: (620) pastor@firstumcfsks.org OR secretary@firstumcfsks.org Uniting for ministry through the Bourbon County Cooperative Parish Church Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m.-noon Friday During June, July and August 8:00 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday