Calendar of Events. Fri: (01-18) 7:00 pm Native African Christian Fellowship-Chapel and Mason Room

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1 Calendar of Events Thurs: 11:30 am PEO-Mason Room/L. Gerkin (01-17) 2:00-3:00 pm Personal Care Cupboard Open 3:45-4:45 pm Hunt School Dance-Gym 6:00 pm AA-Choir Room Fri: (01-18) 7:00 pm Native African Christian Fellowship-Chapel and Mason Room Sunday: 9:00 am Traditional Worship w/children s Choir (01-20) 10:10 am Children s Sunday School 10:10 am Adult Small Groups 10:10 am A Disciples Path - Fellowship Hall 11:15 am Casual Service w/children s Choir 2:00 pm French Service-Chapel and Mason Room 6:00 pm IF Table: Conversations for Women-Mason Room Mon: (01-21) 10:00-3:00 pm PEO-Mason Room/M. Sorensen 2:45 pm Hunt School Piano lessons Tues: (01-22) 11:00 am Staff Meeting 3:45-4:45 pm Hunt School Dance-Gym 7:00 pm 4 th Tuesday Meeting Night 8:00 pm Administrative Board-Mason Room Wed: 7:00 am Fellowship Hall/N. Peck (01-23) 11:00 am A Disciples Path -Library/N. Peck 3:45-4:30 pm Hunt School Dance-gym 5:00-6:00 pm Personal Care Cupboard Open 5:40 pm Cheery Chimers 6:00 pm JAMZ (Jesus And Me Zone) (Pre-K - 5 th gr) 6:00 pm Youth Group 6:00 pm Adult Handbells 6:00 pm Where Moms Connect-Library 7:00 pm Jubilate Choir Thurs: 9:00-5:00 pm District Interviews-Library (01-24) 10:00 am Book Club-Mason Room/S. Wrenn 2:00 pm Day Tripping-Fellowship Hall/D. Chobar 2:00-3:00 pm Personal Care Cupboard Open 3:45-4:45 pm Hunt School Dance-Gym 6:00 pm AA-Choir Room Our Sympathy to Maria Andersen in the death of her husband, Greg on December 25. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends. to Trish Billups in the death of her dad, Frank Hochstetler on December 27. Please keep Trish and her family in your prayers. Who Was On Your Christmas List? Each year, we have those we buy Christmas presents for. There is family, certain friends, maybe an exchange where you work. Look or think of who was on your Christmas list for this year. Have you remembered the gift(s) for Jesus or...was he not on your list? It seems a shame to leave him off the gift list. Recently, you received a letter asking for your support of Jesus ministry through First UMC. Have you made your pledge gift yet? If you have not sent it in or placed it in the offering plate at church, feel free to give the church a call at ( ) or us at (scfirst@msn.com). Dr. David Chobar, History of Arlington National Cemetery Day Tripping, January 24 2:00 PM in Fellowship Hall It is time for another Day Trip on January 24 at 2:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. This month, we will take a trip to Arlington National Cemetery. The good thing is that it will be right here at First United Methodist Church in our Fellowship Hall. Dr. David Chobar will present a very interesting program on the history of Arlington and show us how an actual service is conducted. Please sign up on the sheet out in the entry or call the Church Office and we will put you on the list. Any questions that you may have, please contact Lonnie Gustafson or Neil Peck. We hope to see you on the 24th. Unified Meeting Night is Tuesday, January 22 nd Committees at 7:00 p.m. Administrative Council at 8:00 p.m. (Mason Room) Committees meeting are: Education (Education Office), Finance (Office Work Room), Higher Ed (Library), Missions (Missions Office), Trustees (Mason Room), and Worship (Elevator Room).

2 Starting on the Disciple s Path John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, believed that Christianity could not be done alone. We are offering you the chance to build a connection with God and others to strengthen your walk with God. This study, called A Disciple s Path, helps you on your path as a United Methodist disciple of Jesus Christ. It is perfect for you, whether you are just starting out as a United Methodist and considering being a part of our congregation or if you have been a life-long member. The study is a guide that focuses on the 5 commitments we make in our church. Commitments of prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. This study will help you develop spiritual practices, discover your unique gifts, and engage in ministry that brings transformation to your own life, the lives of others, and the world. This study can also lead you to be a part of an Accountability Group here at First UMC. An Accountability Group is a group of you and three friends committed to each other and God. In these groups, you will have short daily readings, meet together twice a month, and support each other as you work to navigate your Disciple s Path towards God. We are offering these times for this 7-week study: Sundays (beginning Jan.20 ) at 10:15am. (Allison leads) Wednesdays (beginning Jan. 23) at 11am. (Neil leads) For more information, contact Allison or Neil. Personal Care Cupboard Hours: Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Thursdays, 2:00-3:00 p.m. January Item of the Month (Body Wash and Body Soap) The Personal Care Cupboard (The Cupboard) is stocked with many of the items that a person or family cannot get on food stamps or WIC. This includes such items as toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, personal hygiene, laundry detergent, household cleaners and other non-food items that people need. We currently serve families per week. Due to high usage, the Personal Care Cupboard needs at least 3 workers for each shift. We need workers for Wednesday from 5-6 pm and on Thursdays from 2-3 pm. Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board across from the Church Office. Change a Life through Change for the month of January Going to the Quarter Challenge Each January, we put all our loose coins (please place bills and checks in a marked white pew envelope) towards the annual Quarter Challenge. And each year, we try and beat the previous January s total (last year s total was $1,533.83). Once again this year, we are going to do an Inter-Congregational Challenge. Everyone whose last name begins with A-L will be against everyone whose last name begins with M-Z. (A-L won last year). We will pass separate plates for each group each Sunday morning (Aluminum offering plates for Team A-L, and wooden plates for Team M-Z). Which group will raise the most funds! More importantly, all the money raised will be split equally between two very worthwhile ministries here in Sioux City (The Soup Kitchen and The Warming Shelter). Totals: January 6 A-L $ M-Z $ January 13 A-L $ M-Z $113.49

3 If:Table - Conversations for Women Sunday, January 20 th at 6:00 PM in the Mason Room Women are invited to this 3 rd Sunday of the month gathering for a simple meal and deep dive over our stories and Christ-centered conversations. Time spent that leaves us with glad hearts... full hearts... grateful hearts. January s devotion is all about starting the new year with God. Contact Allison for more information. Adult Studies During the Week - A Disciple s Path Sundays at 10:15 am in Fellowship Hall beginning January 20. (7 week study) (Allison leads) - A Disciple s Path Wednesdays at 11:00 am in Fellowship Hall or the Library beginning January 23. (7 week study) (Neil leads) - Jesus Calling Where Moms Connect Wednesdays at 6:00 pm in the Library. - Simon Peter by Adam Hamilton Sundays at 10:10 am in the Library. Adult Handbell Choir to Ring Sunday, th Our Handbell Choir will be sharing their gift of music on Sunday, th at our 9:00 worship service. Come and hear the beauty of the music in the midst of the beauty of the sanctuary. Soup Kitchen Time - Friday, January 25 th January 25 th is First UMC s day to help at the Soup Kitchen. If you or your family would like to volunteer, please call the church office at , us at (scfirst@msn.com), or return the form below. (All volunteers need to be at least 14 years of age). Preparation Time 2:00-4:00 p.m. Serving Time and Clean Up 5:00-7:00p.m. Name Phone Eat, Drink, & Hymns (a sing-a-long) Tuesday, January 29, El Fredo s Pizza (523 W 19 th St.) This event is free and open to the public. We humbly ask attendees to bring money for purchase of beverages and/or food from El Fredo's we want to be good partners with our host. Just show up (no reservations needed) and eat, drink, and sing hymns in 4-part harmony. We Sing Hymns 100 or More Years Old. We Sing a Capella. We Gather. We Socialize. We Are Friendly to Each Other. Sheet Music Will Be Provided.. No Sermon or Offerings. for this Sing-a-long, We Will Also Be Singing Some Patriotic Hymns! Questions? Roger Madden at screvrog@msn.com Sponsored by Sioux City s First United Methodist Church Find out what hymns we are singing, and more, on our Facebook Eat, Drink, & Hymns - Sioux City

4 Did you know that you can add long-term impact to others by remembering First United Methodist Church in your will. Simply put one simple sentence in your will that says, After all my bills are paid, I want 10-percent of my estate (a tithe) to go to First United Methodist Church of Sioux City, Iowa. This simple gesture will help support your church for future generations to learn about Jesus. New Fellowship Time Policy Begins Sunday, January 6 Beginning Sunday, January 6, our Fellowship Time will no longer be only the responsibility of the Committees of the church. The Administrative Board approved Fellowship Time being separated each week alphabetically by people whose last names are grouped together. For instance: January 6 (A-Be); January 13 (Bi-C); January 20 (D, E & F); and (G & H) etc. The group whose turn it is to provide goodies, drinks and serve for Fellowship Time will receive an for their week. Please respond to the by letting the church know what you will be bringing and/or if you can help with serving. An all church was sent this week with the 2019 schedule. Please call the Church Office ( ) if you have any questions. Accountability Groups Will Be Starting in the New Year! Accountability Groups are at the heart and foundation of Methodism. They are groups of 3-4 people who are committed to helping each other grow in and live out their faith. They will meet twice a month, allowing time to reflect and respond to what happens at each meeting. Each meeting will cycle through a different aspect of our discipleship: prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. Group members share about what God is saying or doing in their lives. As members share, you will pray for one another and listen for what God may be saying to you to share with that person. As the meeting ends, each person will share something they feel led to attempt before the next meeting (i.e. praying for 5 minutes each day, fasting for lunch on Wednesdays, volunteering to be a Sunday school teacher, etc.) When you next meet, you will share your successes and encourage each other if it did not go as well as planned. These groups are a wonderful way to strengthen your relationship with God, yourself, and with others. They are a building block of discipleship and a great way to connect with others in the faith. Prayerfully consider being in an Accountability Group a part of your spiritual walk. To learn more about accountability groups or find out how to be a part of one, talk to Allison Padley-Shapira, our Discipleship Coordinator following worship in the Mason Room, by (ajpadley@gmail.com) or cell phone at SYMPTOMS: Do you break out into a sweat at the mention of being in an Accountability Group? Does your mouth turn to sawdust when it comes your turn to share? To pray? PRESCRIPTION: Take this test to see if you are ready to belong to an Accountability Group. If you answer yes on 6 out of the 8 questions below, you are probably ready to take the plunge. 1. Are you looking for a place where you can deal with the serious questions in your life right now? 2. Are you open to the possibility that God has something special in your life? 3. Are you able to admit that you do not have all the answers about the Bible? God? Your own life? 4. Are you able to let others have questions about the Bible or God? 5. Are you willing to accept people in the group that are Prodigal Sons and have a long way to go in their spiritual faith? 6. Are you willing to keep anything that is shared in this group in strict confidence? 7. Are you willing to share in the responsibility for the group and to support group members in your prayers? 8. Are you excited about the possibilities of belonging to a group that could make a difference in your life?

5 Donate to Public Radio (FM90 - KWIT) and Also Help Our Church at No Additional Cost KWIT-KOJI FM90 offers you an opportunity to help our church and FM90 Public Radio. For each pledge of $250 to KWIT-KOJI, First United Methodist Church will receive 20 free announcements (called Paid Promotional Announcements or PPA s.) If you normally pledge $500 to KWIT-KOJI, the church will get a total of 40 free announcements. A pledge of $1000 gets the church 80 free announcements, and so on. This can be done with the pledge you already make to KWIT-KOJI. All you need to do is fill out a form you can get at the Church Office. It does not cost you or the church any more money. For more information, contact the Church Office ( ) or speak with Pastor Roger. Church Cancellation Policy This is a reminder of how we notify people about cancellations. If there is a cancellation of worship services (or other events): 1. It will be listed on our web site ( main page and/or under cancellations. 2. Will try and the church members when there is a cancellation. 3. Have it on the church answering machine as soon as possible after the decision is made. The church phone number is We will post it on our church Facebook page (First United Methodist Church - Sioux City) We have not used the television stations for the past few years because it may or may not get on. God has blessed you with reason so whatever the weather, please use that blessing in making your decision. Ever take piano lessons? Want to help children learn basic piano? Hunt Elementary School (Hunt) and First United Methodist Church (First UMC) have been in partnership with each other for over 15 years. Hunt has used the church facilities for concerts and school programs. The church also realizes that Hunt is an Arts+ school and would like to help students develop their musical ability. Last year, we started a program where children in grades 3-5 would be offered the opportunity to take beginning piano lessons. The class is on Mondays right after school gets out beginning at 2:45 Each round of classes lasts 6 weeks. The first round of classes will be from Oct. 8 - Nov. 12, A second round of classes would be from Jan. 7 - Feb. 11, 2019, and a third round from March 4 - April 8, There is a new group of students with each round. All Students participating meet with an adult to walk the students from Hunt to First UMC. Students would arrive at First UMC around 2:40 and prepare to take their piano lesson from 2:45-3:30. There is a volunteer piano teacher instructing 2 children at one time (using one piano). We currently have 6 pianos to use so that would mean a total of 12 students per round and 6 volunteer piano teachers. Piano teachers would be volunteers who have musical experience and would be mentoring the students. Volunteer teachers (even those who volunteered last year) need to pass background checks from the Sioux City Community School District (Forms are available in the church office). You can help teach 1, 2, or all 3, 6-class sessions. The costs for materials is covered from grants and donations. There is no cost to the student or school district. You can also show your interest by contacting the church office or filling out a yellow Worship Response Sheet. Please pray if God is calling you to help in this ministry

6 In Worship This Week: Sunday, January 20 th Leadership: Rev. Roger Madden Preaching: Neil Peck, LS Worship Assistant: David Chobar 9:00 Greeters: Bob and Kaye Rasmus 11:15 Ushers/Greeter: John and Barb Olson family Scripture: Luke 3:15-17 & (NIV) Sermon: Claimed and Named by God! 9:00 Usher Team: #4, Lonnie Gustafson, leader Fellowship Time: D, E & F The past three months sermons (in audio) and sermon notes are available on our web site at From Sunday, January 13 th Attendance 9:00 a.m. 125 Sunday School: 40 11:15 a.m. 63 African Worship: 7 French Service: Operating Fund: $ 3, Designated Fund: $ Missions Fund: $ Youth Group: $ From Sunday, January 6 th Attendance 9:00 a.m. 140 Sunday School: 27 11:15 a.m. 55 African Worship: French Service: 73 Operating Fund: $ 12, Designated Fund: $ 17, Missions Fund: $ Youth Group: $ Where Moms Connect meets Wednesdays at 6pm (During JAMZ) in the Library Moms will gain a supportive, Bible-based perspective on all kinds of life and parenting matters that will support them through the ups and downs, no matter what type of family you are a part of. The church offers built-in childcare with our Wednesday evening JAMZ (Jesus and Me Zone) kid s program. Moms gather in the Library as this year they study the book Jesus Calling. There is no charge. Contact Kim Wauhob if you want more information. Greeters for the 9:00 Traditional Worship Miles and Roxane Patton February 10 February 17 February 24 Greeters for the 11:15 Casual Celebration Service Russ and Kim Wauhob family Dave and Tonya Christensen family February 10 Colin and Colin McCue February 17 Chuck and Lisa Corbett February 24 Tom and Diane Jensen Usher Team for the 9:00 Traditional Worship #5, Mary Stoneburg, leader #6, George and Dawn Kibby, leaders February 10 #1, Marvin Sorensen, leader February 17 #2, Mitch Merrill, leader February 24 #3, George Taylor, leader Fellowship Time February 10 February 17 February 24 G & H I, J & K L-Ma Mc-N O-P Worship Assistants for the 9:00 Traditional Worship Judy Lilly Jeff Wrenn February 10 Neil Peck February 17 Marce Wagner February 24 Carolyn Rants

7 COMMITTEE POSITIONS AT FIRST UMC, SIOUX CITY A Brief Description of Responsibilities We have a Unified Meeting night where all regularly scheduled committees meet on the Fourth Tuesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., with Administrative Council following at 8:00 p.m. Also, some committees only meet as necessary, so there may be some months that they will not meet. ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL (Regular meeting, 4 th Tuesday, 8:00 p.m.) Responsible for overall management of the congregations s ministries. Initiates planning, receives reports, sets objectives and goals, authorizes action and expenditures of funds, determines church policy, evaluates the church s ministries, reviews the state of the church. STAFF-PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE (meet as needed) Supervises and evaluates the work of all paid church staff members (Pastor, office secretary, custodian, organist, personnel). Assists staff members in prioritizing their tasks and scheduling their time. Acts as a communicator and interpreter of concerns, needs, and feelings between the staff members and the congregation. Initiates salaries of staff members annually. Evaluates pastoral performance and makes recommendations annually to the District Superintendent about the pastors re-appointment. FINANCE COMMITTEE (meet as needed, 7:00 p.m.) Promotes responsible stewardship of time, talents, gifts, and service. Responsible for compiling and proposing the annual operating budget of the church, with input from persons and groups who have budget askings. TRUSTEES (Regular meeting - 4 th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.) Responsible for the management and supervision of all property of the congregation. Cares for maintenance, insurance, repairs, new construction, remodeling, security, building use policy, and custodial staff and supplies. Responsible for all bequests left to the church. ENDOWMENT FUND COMMITTEE (Meet as needed, once or twice a year) Oversee the investment and use of the church s Endowment Fund and the interest accumulated from the fund. EDUCATION COMMITTEE (Meet as needed, 4 th Tuesday 7:00 p.m.) Responsible for planned and organized Christian Education Programs for all ages in the church, including Church School, JAMZ, Youth Fellowship, Camps, Vacation Bible School, and Christian Education activities. Enlists, trains and supports the Education staff. Obtains and cares for materials and equipment in the Education Department. Promotes higher education. HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE (every other month, 7:00 p.m.) - They organize ways to care for the post high school youth of our church who are away at college, often through mailings. MISSIONS COMMITTEE (meet as needed, 7:00 p.m.) Advocates and promotes the mission program of the United Methodist Church, locally and worldwide. Informs and educates the congregation about missions. Provides opportunities for financial giving to missions. WORSHIP COMMITTEE (meet as needed, 7:00 p.m.) Cares for the worship life of the congregation, in cooperation with the pastors and music staff. Oversees the settings of worship, worship schedules, studies of worship by the congregation, lay participants in worship, the Christmas sanctuary decorating, and content as well as planning for events throughout the church liturgical year. COMMUNION STEWARDS (Meet as needed) Prepare and help the pastors administer Communion at the worship services. Communion is currently planned to be offered every other month I realize that while God knows all of my thoughts and my talents, that other people cannot read my mind. I am interested in serving God and my church through the following Committee(s): - Administrative Council - Staff-Parish Relations Committee - Finance Committee - Trustees - Endowment Fund Committee - Education Committee - Higher Education Committee - Missions Committee - Worship Commission - Communion Stewards Name Phone # Street City State Zip Code You may respond by placing this in the offering plate, mailing it back to the church (1915 Nebraska, 51104), ing your desire (scfirst@msn.com) or telephoning the Church Office ( ).

8 Our church budget for 2019 is $368,144. This is an decrease of $21,610 from our 2018 budget. For those who would like to see a budget, here is a graph of our 2019 budget as approved at the October Charge Conference. Detailed budgets are available from the church office G I V I N G D I R E C T I O N S H E E T To carry on God s work, to make a difference in my life and the lives of others, and to help maintain my Church s strength by keeping it financially strong, after prayerful consideration, I promise, with God s help, to give to Christ s ministry through First UMC for 2019 as follows: I will support the ministries of First UMC regularly and estimate my gifts to average: $ weekly or $ monthly or $ Yearly. I will give a total of $ ministries through First UMC. for 2019 towards Christ s I do not make formal pledges but I will support First UMC. I am unable to commit to a specific amount, but I resolve to give to the Lord s work on a regular basis. Please prayerfully fill out the Commitment Sheet (found on the other side of this) and return it to the church today or when it is convenient for you. If you traditionally do not fill out a Commitment Sheet, that is okay as well. What financial gift(s) you give to Jesus through church is a very private decision. So no matter what your decision --- whether you are able to increase your pledge, to maintain your present pledge amount, or whether you choose to make a pledge at all... Thank You for giving this matter serious and prayerful consideration in giving Jesus your gift(s) and making a difference in the lives of others through First UMC. Name Address City State Zip Phone: Cell Date: / / // Home: First United Methodist Church 1915 Nebraska Street Sioux City, Iowa Telephone: (712) scfirst@msn.com Website: This commitment to ministry may be revised or cancelled at any time