METHODIST MESSENGER F IRST UNITED METHODI ST CHURCH FROM OUR PASTOR. Living Last Supper. Blessings! Scott

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1 F IRST UNITED METHODI ST CHURCH METHODIST MESSENGER V O L U M E 4 5, I S S U E 4 A P R I L I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : FROM OUR PASTOR Living Last Supper Pastor s Page 1 Preaching Schedule 2 Church Finances 2 Memorials 2 Bulletin Board 3 One of the most popular and sacred paintings in the world is Leonardo da Vinci s, The Last Supper. It is widely known the painting from 1495 depicts the precise moment in which Jesus reveals that one of his friends will betray him. The astonishment and outrage of the disciples is noticeable. Not as well-known are these details (from writer Kristy Puchko)... Holy Week 4 UMW Update 5 April Servants 6 April Calendar 7 Back page 8 The original painting is very big, about 15 feet by 29 feet. The painting cannot be moved. Its permanent home is the dining hall wall of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy. A doorway was added to the wall in 1652 that holds the painting. This meant that a lower part of the piece, which included Jesus s feet, was lost. The look of every disciple was based on a real-life model. Leonardo searched the jails of Milan for the ideal looking villain to portray Judas. The spilled salt before Judas connects with his betrayal. Some propose the figure to the left of Jesus is not John, but Mary Magdalene. Only people are allowed to see the painting at a time, in 15 minute blocks. Visitors should book tickets two months in advance. For the seventh year in a row, members of our church are pleased to bring this historic painting to life. The Living Last Supper production this year has some new faces and some new ideas. Performance dates are March 30 at Women at the Well Prison Congregation, April 7 at Lexington Estate, April 9 at St. Timothys UMC in Cedar Falls, and April 14 at the Independence Jr./Sr. High School. Spread the word about the dates! Come and join us during this meaningful time of year! Blessings! Scott

2 P A G E 2 Preaching Schedule by Pastor Scott Meador True Vine Knowing God, Part 5 John 15:1-8 5th Sunday in Lent Way, Truth, and Life, Knowing God, Part 6 John 14:1-7 Palm/Passion Sunday Love Mandate, John 13:3-35 Maundy Thursday, 7:00 pm Thank you for your faithful giving! Monthly Income (5 weeks) $15, Music Department $ Lent $ After School Kids $25.00 Slam Mission Trip $ UMCOR $ Everything Changed, John 20:1-18 Easter Sunday, 7:00 am and 9:00 am My Lord and My God John 20: nd Sunday of Easter Road to Emmaus, Luke 24: rd Sunday of Easter All the families who recently lost a loved one, we extend our deepest sympathy to you. May God grant you peace in the days ahead Memorials Date Fund In Memoriam Given By Feb 27 Radio Lawrence Zerba United Methodist Women Feb 27 Kitchen Fund Lawrence Zerba Virginia Sleeper March 2 Undesignated Lawrence Zerba M/M Bill Stamper Music Dept. Sally Murphy Mary Kay Miller March 9 Music Dept. Lawrence Zerba Mary Kay Miller March 20 Undesignated Susie Chesmore Eunice Hamilton March 22 Undesginated Susie Chesmore M/M Richard Booth 2017 Apportionments Due are: $41,905 Paid to date: $ Prayers and Sympathy To the families of... Lawrence Zerba Susie Chesmore Donald Dunlap

3 P A G E 3 Pizza and Popcorn The youth group is selling pizza and popcorn to help raise funds for their mission trip in June. There are order forms available in the Welcome Center if anyone would like to order. Living Last Supper Performances April 7 - Lexington Estate, 6:30 pm April 9 - St. Timothys UMC, Cedar Falls, 7:00 pm April 14 - Independence Jr./Sr. High School, 7:00 pm Based on Leonardo Da Vinci s painting, The Last Supper. Sunday, April 30 Native American Ministries Sunday Special Offering Littleton and Chatham Historical Society The Littleton and Chatham Historical Society will host an egg, pancake and sausage breakfast and raffle on Sunday, April 23 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Littleton and Chatham Historical Society, 601 State St., Independence, across from the Littleton Lounge. The meal with fruit, baked items and beverages is a free-will donation to benefit the Littleton and Chatham Historical Society museum. For more information or to purchase raffle tickets call (319) or tonybengston@yahoo.com. YOUTH GROUP NEWS The youth group will continue to have Bible Study on Wednesday nights. Meetings this month will be on April 5th and 19th, 6:45-7:45 pm. We will study John s Gospel. All youth are welcome! Summer Mission Trip is June to Columbus, OH. Fundraising is currently taking place. We have eleven students going from our church! To my church family, I would like to thank everyone who offered me support through prayers and the abundant words of encouragement during my three years of schooling at the School for Lay Ministry. I thought of each and every one of my supporters and my church family during our commencement ceremony that took place Sunday, March 12th. Harry and I will get to walk the stage and be recognized at annual conference this year! I am so excited to say that I am a graduate of the School for Lay Ministry and I look forward to serving my church in the future as a lay servant! Many Thanks and Blessings, Jessica Lake

4 Sunday, April 9th 9 am worship Thursday, April 13th 7 pm worship Friday, April 14th 7 pm Living Last Supper Performance, Independence H.S. Sunday, April 16 7 am and 9 am worship Easter breakfast between services beginning at 8 am in Fellowship Hall. Freewill donation, with proceeds going to the youth mission trip.

5 P A G E 5 UMW Update by Phyllis Davis UMW Update: Would someone please slow the passage of time?? April already? I would like to thank all who helped with the Lenten Lunch on March 16th in my absence. (I was enjoying southern weather in Arizona!). April 6: Please join us for a communion breakfast in Fellowship Hall - even if you aren t on the UMW list. It s a special time. Pastor Meador shares some Easter thoughts. April 8: District Day Apart; at Waverly Trinity Church; Barn Quilts is the theme. All women are welcome. May: No 1st Thursday meeting, but Circles will meet. If you haven t had a chance to make your 2017 pledge; please prayerfully consider what you can share as we have missions around the world. Congratulations and Blessings! Harry Stimson and Jessica Lake recently completed the School for Lay Ministry. The school is a three year program at Cornell College that helps laity develop their skills and knowledge. Congratulations Harry and Jessica. We are proud of you!

6 April Ministry Servants April 2 April 9 April 16 April 23 April 30 Miriam Smith Shirley Rozendaal Living Last Supper Performers Keith Melick Ruth Melick Bill Wathen Lois Wathen Larry Kaberle Janice Kaberle Bill Stamper Jerry Earles Brad Bagby Ron Melick Living Last Supper Performers Bill Stamper Jerry Earles Brad Bagby Ron Melick Bill Stamper Jerry Earles Brad Bagby Ron Melick Bill Stamper Jerry Earles Brad Bagby Ron Melick Nathan Evans Kylie Osborne Grace Krueger Sydney Schwartz Zach Arnold Drake Ristvedt Bella Farley Molly Rothman Jena Lake Alek Gruber Linda Stamper Eunice Hamilton Merry Christensen Cheryl Penne Easter Breakfast Erma Booth Millie Cameron Hannah Circle Children s Sermon Communion Living Last Supper Performers Pastor Scott Jessica Lake Nate Whited Molly Rothman Molly Rothman Emma Meador Emma Meador McKenzie Lake Jim Bond Sally Bond Craig Marino Shirley Marino Steve Miler Virginia Miller Jeff Haight Stephanie Haight TBA

7 P A G E 7 April 2017 Sunday Worship Schedule 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Radio Broadcast 95.3 FM KQMG ******* Wednesday Music Practice (Times may vary during the summer months) Jim Brown, Music Director 6:00-6:50 p.m. Chancel Choir 6:50-7:20 p.m. Good News Singers 7:20-7:40 p.m. Band or Quartet 7:45-8:30 p.m. Hand Bell Choir See worship schedule Palm Sunday Holy Week See worship schedule Easter Sunday See worship schedule 23/ See worship schedule 6:00 pm Committee meetings 9:30 am Staff meeting 9:30 am Staff meeting 7:00 pm Priscilla Circle 9:30 am Staff meeting 9:30 am Staff meeting 3:30 pm After School Kids 6:45 Youth Bible Study See music Practice Practice 9:00 am Hannah Circle 1:00 pm Eve Circle See music Practice 3:30 pm After School Kids 6:45 Youth Bible Study See music Practice 9:30 UMW Communion breakfast 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Service Good Friday Wedding Rehearsal UMW - District Day Apart Bearbower/ Ferres Wedding M E T H O D I S T M E S S E N G E R

8 First United Methodist Church 313 2nd Street Southeast Independence, Iowa RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Phone: Webpage: Our Mission... Meeting, Maturing, and Moving in Love as we make disciples to grow God s Kingdom. Church Staff Pastor Dr. Scott Meador, , pastor.scott@indytel.com Office Manager Susie Galpin, , fumcoffice@indytel.com Ministries Coordinator Linda Stamper, , blstamper@indytel.com Treasurer Chris Smith, , fumcchris@indytel.com Director of Music Ministries Jim Brown, , jimbo4te@gmail.com Organist Mary Schubich, , schubichme@indytel.com Sound Technician Tim Dryml, , tdryml@indytel.com Church Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - Noon 1-3 p.m. Custodian Gloria Irvine, , glojirvine@gmail.com