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1 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER PORT BYRON 1 ST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH JUNE 2018 VOLUME 8, ISSUE 6 The flame Our Mission: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world Our Vision: by Plugging In Charging Up Living Out. A Note From Trustees First off, thank you to all who contributed their time, supplies, and labor to help update the church building and grounds during our All Church Spring Cleaning. Second, there is still some work to be done. We have scheduled two work times. June 9 th at 9 a.m. for finishing cleaning the sanctuary, and the week of June 18 th for painting the Fellowship Hall. Current items needed are: a self-propelled push mower for the parsonage, and a foot step ladder. If you know of needed repair, you may talk to any Trustee but these are the persons responsible each area: Pastor Jim- inside and outside of parsonage Rick Munson- outside of church, outbuildings and grounds Kevin Mauhran-Sanctuary,attic,and room behind sanctuary Katie Sowder- Fellowship hall, kitchen, hallways Al Oppenheimer- Education wing (north rooms) Kyan Stuart- Education wing (south rooms) Melissa Battern- Office, entry way In This Issue A Note From Trustees Pastor s Moment Upcoming Events Announcements Administrative Position Children/Youth Discipleship Kids Against Hunger United Methodist Women 2018 Mission Trip Missions Team Thank You Chrysalis June Special Days G.R.O.W.

2 Pastor s Moment By Pastor Jim This month I m going to continue talking about worship and more specifically, what the terminology we use really means. I find that the better informed about structure and methodology I am, the more meaningful things are for me. Last month, I talked about what worship is and why it falls during the week on Sunday. This is not to say worshipping corporately on another day is wrong, because it s not. What I am referring to is Sunday morning worship because that s the most common time for Protestant denominations to gather. Outside of our worship time is announcements on the screen that run until 10:25. At that point, we start a 5 minute countdown so that everyone can prepare to worship. As you read this, remember everything in worship points toward God. The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. (Matthew 13:44) Prelude- is the start of worship. It s a time of silence, where talking ceases and we let the music draw us into the presence of God. We use it as a noun and means a piece that precedes a greater movement. Call To Worship - worship is not about inspiring or motivating us (although we may be inspired and motivated) but is about loving God for God s sake. The call to worship, then, grabs our attention and beckons us to focus on God. It reminds us why God is praiseworthy and deserving of our worship. This is done in the form of a litany where there is a leader and respondents (congregation). Opening Hymn - is song of praise. We have started with a congregational responsive reading and now move to acknowledge God in a song of praise. Opening Prayer - is part invocation (prayer which calls upon God to provide aid, protection or inspiration) and part praise. It also can have words that express our sinful nature. Scripture Reading - reading of God s word to remind us that the Bible is for all of us to read and interpret. Children s Moment - a time with the children to talk about the scripture reading in a way that they would understand. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3...

3 PASTOR S MOMENT CONTINUED... Time of Prayer - is a time for the congregation to lift up joys and concerns. Following the joys and concerns, the pastor will pray and sometimes conclude with the Lord s Prayer. Apostles Creed or Nicene Creed - is a creed that is recited that acknowledges God as Trinity (three in one); Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Lord s Prayer - is modeled after the prayer that Jesus taught the disciples when they asked him how to pray. (Luke 11:1-4) Choir or Special Music - music sung or performed that doesn t point to those singing or playing an instrument but again points us toward God as a person or persons use their gift of music. Offering - a time where we give our tithe (the church uses the Old Testament example of 10% of your income). In the Old Testament, the first 10% of your harvest would be given to God. It is also a time where we can also present an offering which is above and beyond the normal tithe. Doxology - a hymn glorifying God, usually starting with Glory be to the Father. Centering Song - much like the prelude that draws you into God s presence, the Centering Song draws you into a place that readies your heart to receive the Message. Message - centered on the scripture that was read in the early part of the service, the message points to God s work among his people and ends with a word of hope. Closing Hymn - using the essence of the message and our time of corporate worship, the closing hymn is a song that sends you out into the world to do God s work. Benediction - much like the closing hymn is a song that sends you out, the benediction is a blessing on those in worship as they go into the world to do God s work. Postlude - is music played to close our time of worship. Congregants remain seated until the postlude is completed. During this time the pastor or pastors would depart and prepare to greet those leaving the sanctuary. The acolytes bring the light of Christ into the worship service to remind us that Jesus is the light of the world. The candles on the altar or table are then lit. At the end of the service they return the light of Christ to their candlelighters, extinguish the light of Christ on the candles, and then process out, symbolizing that we are to take the light out into the world. Please feel free to come talk to me about any questions or thoughts you might have about our worship time.

4 Join us Monday June 11- Friday June 15 from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Join us also for our VBS Celebration Sunday June 17 th during worship Upcoming Events Congratulations Calss of 2018!! May the Lord bless you and keep you. Your VBS directors are praying for 100 kids to come Experience the ride of a lifetime with God at PB First UMC this summer. We are looking for volunteers to help us out. We have hands on opportunities or behind the scenes opportunities. If you re interested in joining our team, please contact Bre Heim or Kathy Mahraun if you d like to volunteer. Announcements If you are hospitalized, please let Pastor Becky or Pastor Jim know so they can stop in and visit. If you wish or know someone who would like to be put on the prayer chain for illness, loss of a family member, upcoming tests or any other reason, please notify Pastor Jim ( ) or Pastor Becky ( ). If you wish to be part of the prayer ministry and receive prayer requests either by text or a phone call, please call Nany Hatcher ( ). Adult Sunday School We are continuing to meet through the summer. The book we are currently using is "You'll Get Through This" by Max Lucado. We welcome all to join us..

5 Administrative Position After some discussion at the SPRC meeting on May 28 th, it was decided to postpone filling the administrative position that Cassandra has held for the past few years. Currently, the church is behind in paying bills that are due. SPRC will revisit the position at some later date. What that means for now, though, is that the church needs volunteers to help with the areas of the administrative assistant position that have been deemed priorities. The areas are: Bulletin: Typing, copying, folding weekly worship bulletin including inserts. Newsletter: (The Flame) Typing, copying, addressing monthly newsletter. Calendar: Monthly calendar that lists all the activities for the upcoming month (currently in MS Word but could be in MS Publisher) Office Staff: Be physically present in the office 15 hours per week. Answering the telephone, directing calls, taking messages, assisting callers with needs to the extent possible. Acting as receptionist, receiving those who come into the church office and assisting them to the extent possible. Electronic media: Maintain electronic media (Facebook and ). None of these times or tasks need be handled by one person. All of the tasks can be handled by multiple people (especially office hours). Please talk to or call Pat Griffith at if God is calling you to use your gifts in this area of service in the church. Dear Families,. We are so grateful for the love and dedication from our Sunday morning children/youth discipleship leaders this past school year. In order to continue to ensure that they are able to give their all during the school year, they will be taking a break for the summer. The last day of discipleship group for the 2017/18 school year for our prek-12 th grade students will be Sunday May 27 th. Please encourage your kids to give their leaders a BIG THANK YOU for all they taught them about God s love for them this past school year. We hope and pray that your children will join us for Vacation Bible School, check out a week of summer camp and be with us in the pews on Sunday mornings. If your kids are participating in any summer reading programs, encourage them to spend some of that time reading the bible/bible story books. Check out the choice of books in our church library! ~Pastor Becky~

6 Gather-Relationships- Outreach and Worship Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m. 6,000 meals, 2 churches, 1 preschool, and 1 Daisy Troop, all working together for 1 great cause.

7 United Methodist Women By Nancy Hatcher We are meeting Thursday, June 28, at 1:30 at the church. The program will be by The Friendship Force. This international organization helps people experience different views and discover common ground. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us. We are also feeding the youth on Wednesday, June 13. All women of the church are invited. Please feel free to bring a friend. Prayer for our team: Madison Bier, Lucas Butterfield, Ella Fornero-Green, Colton Fuller, Tatum Gonterman, Marina Hinde, Makenzie Jones, Madison Maring, Alecea Mendoza, Geneva Stuart, Kyan Stuart, Nellie Stuart, Tucker Stuart, Braden Vaughan, Katie Vroman, Grace Wainwright, Linnea Wuest. Adult Leaders, Joel Stuart, Nikki Stuart, Monica Wainwright, Chayln Fornero-Green and Becky Butterfield. Missions Team By Sue Landrum Spotlight on Missions June 2018 The June Spotlight on Missions is Safe Families of the Quad Cities. Safe Families was founded in Chicago in They are located in 70 cities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and other countries. Safe Families helps families during times of crises by creating extended family-like support through volunteers who are motivated by faith to keep children safe, out of foster care, and to reunite families. Further information is available at Our Dischipleship leaders have done an outstanding job with our children during this school year. BIG THANKS to Karen Barakat, Kay Basham, Pat Griffith, Bre Heim, Melissa Hogren, Kathy Mahraun, and Becky Perry for loving our children and teling them the stories of Jesus. We appreciate you all greatly!!!

8 JUNE BIRTHDAYS Quad Cities Chrysalis weekends are open to youth who are age Weekends are held at Camp Milan in Milan, IL and led by local Christian leaders. Summer weekend dates: Girls Flight 129 Thursday June 21-Sunday June 24 Boys Flight 130 Thursday July 19-Sunday July 22 What is Chrysalis? Chrysalis is a weekend experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a three-day short course in Christianity. It is an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in a new way as God s grace and love is revealed to you through other believers. Who should go to Chrysalis? Chrysalis is open to members of any Christian denomination. Chrysalis is for the development of Christian leaders who: Have a desire to strengthen their spiritual lives; May have unanswered questions about faith; Understand that being a Christian involves responsibility; Are willing to dedicate their everyday lives to God in an ongoing manner. What happens on a Chrysalis weekend? You will enjoy three days of singing, learning, laughing, worshiping, reflecting, praying and participating in small groups. Discussions center around 15 talks given by youth, adults and clergy. These talks present the theme of God s grace, how that grace comes alive in the Christian community and how it is expressed in the world. You ll also discover how grace is real in your life, how you live a life of grace and how you bring that grace to others. ( Please feel free to come talk to me about any questions or thoughts you might have about our worship time. See Pastor Becky if you are interested in attending! 3 Madelyn Cullis 5 Jeanene Larso 6 Nadine Priebe 6 Shari Robinson 7 Max Maring (Happy 12 th ) 9 Natalie O Hara 11 Nancy Hatcher 12 Melissa Hogren 12 Jillian Murray (Happy 9 th ) 20 Susan McCullough 21 Brenna Francisko 22 Bruce Perry 22 Brianna Heim 22 Griffin von Motz (Happy 5 rd ) JUNE ANNIVERSARIES 1 Chad & Becky Butterfield 6 Bruce & Becky Perry 7 Keith & Debbie Baker 7 George & Joyce Bean 8 Larry & Debi Butterfield 8 Evan Murray & Stephie Burrows 20 Larry & Emily Cullison 29 Tom & Dawn Paxton 30 Merle & Marvella Crabb

9 O is for OUTREACH GROW Small groups have reached out beyond the walls of the church in several different ways. They have spent time doing bike path clean up, QC Animal Welfare center, creating cards for hospitals and nursing homes and hosting a special breakfast. GROW ing through the summer- This summer our youth focus will be on: G is for GATHER and R is for RELATIONSHIPS Find summer youth calendar with more information at the communication center in the fellowship hall.