The Messenger. February February 12th. February 26th. Keep in touch with Hope UMC: hopeumcia.org Hope UMC Pocahontas, Havelock & Plover

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1 The Messenger February 2017 February 12th February 26th Keep in touch with Hope UMC: hopeumcia.org Hope UMC Pocahontas, Havelock & Plover HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday 8:30 am - Plover, 202 Smith Street Sunday School 9:00 am - Pocahontas Sunday 10:00 am - Pocahontas, 306 2nd Avenue NW Pastor Jerry Miller pastorhopeumc@evertek.net cell Ph Church Office Mon.-Fri. Hours: 9:00-3:30pm hopeumc@evertek.net Ph Fax:

2 After Epiphany: The Great Invitation February 5: Salt and Light and Righteousness Abounding In light of who and what God is blessing and how different that is from what the world and sometimes even the church seems to bless, how do we then live? As salty, light-shining people whose righteousness abounds! February 12: This, Not That Jesus continues to offer concrete examples of what life in God s kingdom does, and doesn t, look like. February 19: And Now Your Reward Blessings are a gift of God in God s kingdom. Rewards are the result of living more fully into the ways of God s kingdom, or as we might say, growing in holiness of heart and life. Jesus reminds us of ways we can stay on or stray from the trail God s kingdom blazes for us in this life. February 26: Shine! Today we exult in the vision of God s exaltation of Jesus and in anticipation of our own transfiguration now and in the age to come. That hope, that vision, drives us not to stay where we are on the mountaintop, but to get into the valley of sin and suffering and be a healing and formative presence for all who seek God s salvation with us in the weeks of Lent that lie ahead. Ken DeYoung will be our guest speaker during worship sharing updates for GoServ Global in Haiti after hurricane Matthew. Come learn how we can respond to meet the ongoing needs. March 1: Ash Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Worship in Pocahontas. See you in worship. Bring a friend with you. Pastor Jerry

3 What Do I Believe? Adam Hamilton believes that for Christians and for others seeking faith, some powerful answers are contained in the Apostle s Creed, a historic statement of foundational Christian faith. In this compelling study, he explores not only what Christians believe, but why it matters. Churchwide Lenten Study ~ CREED March 5 - April 9 1. God 2. Jesus Christ 3. The Holy Spirit 4. The Church and the Communion of Saints 5. The Forgiveness of Sins ********************************************************************** Lent Small Group Study CREED What Christians Believe and Why, by Adam Hamilton 6 sessions March 5 - April 9 ***I want to participate as a: Small Group Ldr. Small Group Mbr. Small Group Leaders are needed Book $14 Large Print $14 Phone Signed

4 Watch for your copy in the mail very soon! *** Camp Promotion Sundays *** March 26th in Pocahontas April 2nd in Havelock

5 ANNIVERSARIES AND BIRTHDAYS Arnie & Bonita Lubinus 2/11 Paul & Marge Spear 2/12 Roger & Shannon Peters 2/22 Jeff & Kammi Shearer 2/23 Steve-Laurie Westerman 2/27 Bruce Wheatley 2/2 Candace Larson 2/2 Heather Sindergard 2/3 Jerry Severson 2/3 Ryan Hauswirth 2/3 Ava Kakacek 2/4 Zacheray Gathers 2/4 Don Ferguson 2/5 Ruger Bunda 2/5 Sue Wasko 2/6 Jordyn Radig 2/6 Dale Smith 2/10 Carol Hallman 2/12 Clint Fogde 2/12 Nohri Point 2/12 Betty Braunschweig 2/15 Ava Shearer 2/20 Ginger Ernst 2/23 Mary Lou Johnson 2/26 Ashley Radig 2/27 Cliff Cook 2/27 Duane Wiemers 2/28 Eileen Johnson 2/29 Lectionary Scriptures Feb. 5 Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 112:1-10, 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, Matthew 5:13-20 Feb. 12 Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119:1-8, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Matthew 5:21-37 Feb. 19 Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, Psalm 119:33-40, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23, Matthew 5:38-48 Feb. 26 Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 99, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Matthew 17:1-9 Mar. 5 Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Psalm 32, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11

6 Sonshine Singers "WE BELIEVE" Please come and join us for this very spirited and heartfelt celebration! First United Methodist Church 127 North 10th Street - Fort Dodge February 16th and 17th at 7:00 p.m. February 18th at 2:00 p.m. No admission charge - freewill offering Blessings Guaranteed! Wondering About the Weather? In the Event of Bad Winter Weather Please Check the following sources of information about Weather Cancellations affecting Worship or Evening meetings. Thank you. Hope UMC Website: hopeumcia.org Facebook: Hope UMC-Pocahontas, Havelock & Plover Large group s will be sent Telephone Calls: Phone tree calling will also be used KCCI: Channel 8 (CBS) TV in Des Moines

7 WORSHIP ASSISTANTS Feb. 5 Don & Linda Ferguson Com. Stwrd's Feb. 5 Carol McLain Liturgist Feb. 5 Russ & Julie Waterman Fellowship Feb. 5 Arnold Lubinus Fellowship Feb. 12 Ginger Ernst Liturgist Feb. 12 Ginger Ernst Fellowship Feb. 12 John & Martie Nedved Fellowship Feb. 19 Mary Phillips Liturgist Feb. 19 Bruce & Carolyn Wheatley Fellowship Feb. 19 Rosie Herman Fellowship Feb. 26 Moira Hopkins Liturgist Feb. 26 Missions Ministry Team Meal Feb. Ruger Bunda Acolyte Poc Feb. Jacob Ferguson Acolyte Poc Feb. Don & Linda Ferguson Usher Poc Feb. Doug Ferguson Usher Poc Feb. Leon & Gwen Johnson Usher Poc Feb. Leo Hallman Usher Poc Feb. Greeters - north door: Melissa Rahn south door: Brad & Angie Cook Family east door: Carol & Donnie McLain west door: Bev Hopkins Worship Attendance at Hope UMC DATE POCAHONTAS HAVELOCK PLOVER TOTAL Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan

8 New Carpeting in the New Year! The Trustees are planning to install new commercial grade carpeting in the south end of the Pocahontas sanctuary and both south entrances in the New Year. The cost of this project is $4,700 and so far, $5,225 has been raised. Thank you very much for surpassing the goal! Thank you for your continued support of important capital improvement projects for Hope UMC. HOPE UMC FREE SATURDAY SUPPER Saturday ~ February 25, 2017 Serving from 5-6:30 p.m. At HOPE UMC, Pocahontas Center There will be many opportunities to help prepare, serve and clean-up. Watch for the clipboard in worship Or call

9 Featured books for Valentine s Day from the HUMC Library Making Love Last Forever by Gary Smalley Love is a Decision: Proven Techniques to Keep Your Marriage Alive and Lively by Gary Smalley with John Trent For Better or For Best: A Valuable Guide to Knowing, Understanding, and Loving Your Husband by Gary Smalley with Steve Scott Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires, The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs Cracking the Communication Code: Love for Her, Respect for Him by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs For adults: Remember the Future by Robert Schnase Newly added books For youth: Devotions from the World of Sports by John and Kathy Hillman from God for Kids by Claire and Andy Cloninger

10 Sunday School Jingle Cans Update: Due to this congregation's warm hearts and great generosity we have a new Jingle Can total... $1,856.52!!! Well over three times the original goal of $500! The Education Committee and Sunday School classes can't thank you enough for this huge blessing we were able to send to the GoServ Global Orphanages. The check has been sent off and be assured it will all be put to good use blessing our Haiti friends! Thank You!!!

11 Leadership Team Meeting Jan. 12, 2017 Place: Pocahontas Center, 7:00 pm Attendance: Pastor Jerry, Chris Radig, Melissa Rahn, Moira Hopkins, Elaine Cook, Linda Ferguson, Donnie McLain, Bob and Joan Reinhart, and Judy Pursley. Action Items: Chris opened the meeting with devotions and then said a prayer. Minutes were read silently. Donnie made the motion to approve them. Elaine seconded and the motion carried. A Treasurer s Report was given. We had $23,681 less in offerings in 2016 than we had in There is $2,262 cash on hand at the end of 2016 as opposed to $14,162 at the end of Donnie made the motion to approve the treasurer s report. Elaine seconded. Motion carried. Bob R. representing the Mission Ministry Team requested that we amend the budget to give Larry & Jane Kies $200 more. [change from $1,200 to $1,400] Our support has not changed in at least four years. Bob made the motion and Linda seconded. Motion carried. Judy P then had a project proposal for the Leadership Team to consider. She would like to start a Clothes Closet for people who have had a disaster or are unable to purchase clothes at Thrifty Boutique or Goodwill. Pastor has already given 5 coats out in Nov. and in early Dec. we were given a number of women s clothes. After a discussion Judy made the motion to start the Clothes Closet. Moira seconded. Motion carried. Pastor then made a motion on behalf of the Nominating Team that we elect Sarah Freeburg to SRPC. Motion carried. Ministry Team Reports: Worship Team: Pastor had us look at the 2016 worship attendance report. The average at Pocahontas Center went up from 73 in 2013 to 87 in Havelock went down from 22 in 2013 to 15 in Plover also went down from 25 in 2013 to 18 in Average attendance for all three centers was 120 in 2013 and 120 in Feb. 6, is their next meeting. Education Team: Moira reported that the Sunday School Christmas project Jingles for Haiti raised $1,856 to be split between the boy s dormitory and half to the girl s dormitory. They held a Fifth Quarter. This was a get-together for middle school kids after a home Friday night basketball game. 20 youth attended. This was a joint effort with St. Paul Lutheran Church

12 in Pomeroy and us. They played board games, Uno, etc. and had chips and pop. VBS will be June 26 to 29, Next meeting is Jan. 18, Outreach Team: Elaine said that they will meet Jan. 16, The greeter list for 2017 went out. Missions: Bob said that they are setting a yearlong goal to purchase a Sukup Safe-T Home for Haiti. Ken DeYoung will be here on Feb 26 in the 10am worship. The Mobile Food Pantry will be Jan. 25. Judy P. said that there were 33 served at the Saturday Free Meal and 1carry-out on Dec. 31. This included helpers. This number was the lowest that we have served. We don t know whether it was the weather or the fact that it was held on New Year s Eve that contributed to the low turnout. The next one is on the 28 of Jan. SPRC: Linda told us they had an organizational meeting, Jan. 9, Trustees: Donnie reported that they are coordinating with Murphy Flooring to install carpeting and lighting in the south end of the sanctuary in the Pocahontas Center. Finance: Donnie said that a letter was ready to be sent out with the year-end giving statements. UMW: Joan reported that two of the three circles met in Jan. and Feb. 9 will be an executive Committee meeting March 3 will be the World Day of Prayer. Pastor told us that the church gave over $33,000 to Rainbow Covenant Mission projects in Our Lenten study will be Creed by Adam Hamilton. In it we will be exploring the Apostles Creed. Ash Wednesday is March 1 and this is a six week study. The Leadership Team is going to be studying Membership to Discipleship by Phil Maynard. We are to read the first chapter for the next meeting. He called our attention to the article about Pope Francis feeding the homeless and refugees on Epiphany. We now have a Cub Scout Pack that meets in the Hospitality Hall. We were also given pamphlets about caregivers. Jan. 15 we will receive 8 new members. Continued prayers were asked for Myrtle Saylor and Ray Timan. Donnie closed with prayer. Next meeting will be on Feb. 9, 2017 at 7:00pm Submitted by Judy Pursley Leadership Team Secretary

13 February Notes *Charity Circle - Feb. 2, program - Ernella UMW Pledge Service *Truth Circle - Feb. 2, program - Carol McLain UMW Pledge Service; Hostess / Co-Hostess, Ginger *Executive Committee Meeting - Feb. 9 at 1:30 in Friendship Room Includes Circle Chairmen Looking ahead to March: Charity and Truth Circles meet on March 2. World Day of Prayer is March 3 at Evangelical Covenant Church. REMEMBER THE FOOD PANTRY! A Time to Read Five new books were added to the UMW reading list last Fall. The books from 2012 to 2017 are currently on the cart in the Fellowship Hall. A new book entitled "Extraordinary Grace" is an interesting and easy read. Authors Gary Chapman and Chris Fabry searched the scriptures for examples of God's grace in the lives of those named in Jesus' lineage and relate how that same grace is extended to us. An uplifting winter read.