Thursday, January 24, 2019

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1 Thursday, January 24, 2019 Dear Friends in Christ, If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if one part gets the glory, all the parts celebrate with it. You are the body of Christ and parts of each other. -I Corinthians 12:26-27 (CEB) We are united in Christ in such a way that what happens to you, happens to me too. There is a great blessing in a community of care like that as well as a high calling for us to suffer and celebrate with one another. As we gather this Sunday, I ask you to come with a sense of gratitude for the great gift we have in Christ and one another. Sincerely, Jonathan Adults Upcoming Sermon Series 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 From Paul.To God s church that is in Corinth: To those who have been made holy to God in Christ Jesus, who are called to be God s people. Together with all those who call upon

2 the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place- he s their Lord and ours! Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. January 20 February 24, 2019 Six-Part Series.To God s Church This look at a portion of 1 Corinthians is a part of Paul s correspondence with the church. With schisms, heresies, animosities, fierce and bitter contentions among them, Paul wrote to teach with wisdom in Jesus Christ. Leading up to the Special General Conference and always, what does this letter say to us, the church in 2019? Who are we? What are we called to do and be? Always Dr. MLK Jr. Day Celebration St. Paul's joined with Coe College and the Cedar Rapids Public Library to have substantive conversations on Monday across the city to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's memory, as well as carry on the conversations he started in this country. Coe College Concert Choir Karla Twedt-Ball delivering the Offertory Prayer Dr. Evelyn Carter, Ann Carter, Ana Clymer Learn About Your Spiritual Gifts Brothers and sisters, I don t want you to be ignorant about spiritual gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:1

3 Interested in learning about your own spiritual gifts? Here are two resources to help you discern. Then, visit with your friends in faith and your pastors! Invitation: Come Study the Ten Commandments: Laws of the Heart We are called to rethink what it really means to be a Christian to be a moral change agent in this society, says Sr. Joan Chittister as she introduces her DVD study about the Ten Commandments. You are invited to join the Serendipity Sunday school class as together we discuss these moral principles that might make a difference in how we live today. The class meets at 10:30 in Room 119 with Jerry Oakland as the primary discussion facilitator for the 12- week study. The United Methodist Legislative Advocacy Team presents Advocacy Day 2019 Monday January 28th, :15 am-3:30 pm Wesley UMC 800 E 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 9:15 am Gathering at Wesley UMC, Des Moines, for refreshments Registration, Distribution of Information Packets for Advocacy Day 9:40 am Devotions and Greetings 9:50 am MENTAL HEALTH PANEL with legislators and others Sharing Stories of Iowans Mental Illness The Future of Children s Mental Health (and Medicaid Funding) 10:30 am BREAK 10:40 am GUN SAFETY: Why Strict Scrutiny in Gun Right Amendments may restrict gun safety. 11:00 am CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Restoration of Voting Rights for Felons 11:30 am BREAK AND PICK UP SACK LUNCH, LUNCH AT WESLEY UMC 11:50 am Organizing Carpool Groups Issues Talking Points /Brief Blessing Orientation for meeting legislators NOON Report from Delegation with Bishop Laurie meeting Legislative Leaders 12:10 pm Bishop Laurie Haller Address 12:40 pm Move to Legislature for Advocacy Advocacy at State Legislature 12:40 1:00 pm Travel in Carpool Groups and/or shuttle bus to the Capitol 1:00 3:00 pm Visit with State Legislators (to ensure access, please make an appointment with your legislator prior to Advocacy Day) 3:00 3:30 pm Meet in Legislative Dining Room south hallway on ground floor. Report on meetings with legislators; Effectiveness of training. Wrap Up / Sending Forth with Blessing Who should attend? United Methodist UMW and other Church Members & Pastors; others interested in

4 advocacy work, Children/Youth Mental Health, and Medicaid coverage; Death Penalty; Voting Rights for Felons; Proposed Gun Rights Amendment to Iowa Constitution "Big Game" Party - February 3 Join Youth WORD Ministries for the 4th Annual Big Game Party from Register Now Curio Cabinet Display See the collection for, "Ring in the New Year," in the parlor cabinets displayed by Genny Yarne. Listener Training for Wellington Heights Investment Strategy - January 30 For those who have showed interest in Sending to Serve s initiative to celebrate, support, and promote the gifted people of Wellington Heights, we invite you to a listeners training on Wednesday, January 30th from 6-7:30 pm in the St. Paul s Library to prepare for our next steps. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Clint Twedt-Ball (clinttb@gmail.com). stpaulsumc.org. Getting a Grip on YOUR MONEY! A 3-part series: how to budget, what about credit, and managing expenses. At St. Paul s UMC from 6:00-7:30 pm, on Wednesdays, Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13. Registration $30; scholarships available. Register at Register Now February 3 Mission Partner: Disabilities Awareness This offering exists to celebrate the gifts and graces of individuals with disabilities and to promote their full inclusion in the community. Money received from the offering will fund educational opportunities in Iowa as well as assist churches in making their facilities more accessible. To view 2019 Mission Partner Offerings visit

5 5:00 pm - end of game in the St. Paul s Youth Wing (Rooms ) Bring a food item to share. The youth ministry will provide drinks. Invite friends to come cheer with you or play games and chat! Questions? Contact Becca Nims, Youth Ministry Director, rnims@stpaulsumc.org. Parents' Night Out Fundraiser - February 15 Parents! Do you need a kid free evening? The youth of St. Paul s UMC are providing a Parents' Night Out fundraiser on February 15th. We will be providing games, arts and crafts, dinner and a movie. This event is for children infant- 5th grade. Check in will start at 5:30pm. We will be providing care until 9:00 pm. Cost is $15 per child or $25 for a family ( up to 4 children- $5 per additional child after 4). If interested please - Becca Nims (rnims@stpaulsumc.org) Youth Ministry Director and she will be in touch with the registration form. Space will be limited. Visit our Facebook Page African Nationals African Nationals New Year's Service Our African National congregation held a special worship service on January 1. According to Pastor Daniel, "New Year's Day is a special day for the African people. We come to give testimonies, thank God for taking care of our lives and ask for God's care in the year to come."

6 As you can see, many people shared stories of God's work in their lives. We have an excerpt from the testimony of Pastor Daniel's wife, Perpetua, below: Perpetua has come before God and God s people to share her testimony to thank God because of three things. 1. She said that God has done good thing in her life because she finish the whole year of 2018 to 2019, when she have a good health and alive with her family together. She prayed God to gives the peace in the United States of America because the Bible said if you enter in the house, village, country, you must pray to have the peace, and you also can live there in the peace. 2. She also thank God because he help her to take care of the live of pastor of the church. She said she tried to counselor her husband with comforting and convincing in the good work with our God as what we promises to our Lord Jesus Christ before we chosen to be a God s servants. 3. Perpetua asked to God to continue to be with us, especially to give us the Holy Spirit in our church and continue to have gifts of intercession for the sick. She ask God to gives her husband to have a wisdom like Solomon in his education that he have studying now. (Pastor Daniel is working towards completing Course of Study through the United Methodist Church.) Arts & Music Ministry Tanager Place Traveling Art Exhibit Everyone is invited to check out the Tanager Place Traveling Art Exhibit now on display in

7 the Upper Room and Art Space. This exhibit showcases the art that kids make in their journeys through art therapy and helps to dispel the stigma about mental health. This interactive process helps children struggling with complicated emotions communicate through artistic expression. The show can be viewed through Sunday, February 4. Care, Serve, & Outreach Are you Interested in developing a meaningful relationship with an individual living with early stage dementia? Willing to lead a variety of engaging activities and help prepare a simple meal? Committed and available on Mondays from 9:30am-1:30pm? Flexible, understanding and willing to learn? If so, then come join us as a volunteer at the Adult Day Center! With the assistance of the Family Caregivers Center of Mercy, St. Paul s is piloting an Adult Day Center for individual s living with early stage dementia. Each volunteer will be partnered with an individual with early stage dementia to engage in a variety of activities promoting meaning and reducing isolation. Volunteers will attend training sessions prior to the program start date which is anticipated for March. The program will run on Mondays from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. For more information, please find us in the connection center following worship.or contact Tom or Cindi McKee at or , respectively, or thmckee2002@gmail.com or call the church office Hosting Family Promise in February St. Paul s will provide hospitality for homeless families February We will be hosting two families, a total of 2 adults and six children. If you provided a meal or hospitality in December, you may have already met these families. They are working hard to save and find work to provide for their families after graduating from the Family Promise program. If you can provide a meal, enjoy visiting and/or playing games with our families, or can spend a night at St. Paul s during the week of Feb , stop by the Connection Center this Sunday and signup. We have lots of opportunities for you to serve. Future host weeks for 2019 are May 19-26; September and December Mending Party

8 Postponed to February 16 Due to the impending Saturday snow storm, our first Mending Party will be postponed to Saturday, February 16 at the Annex, Please stay warm and safe and sew on some buttons at home! We'll see you in February. St. Paul's ELC Valentines Day Fundraiser! Send your special someone a General Conference, February Information Session Many of you have had the chance to learn about the upcoming Special General Conference for the United Methodist Church. This special conference will be held to discuss matters pertaining to ordination of LGBTQ individuals and UM clergy officiating same sex weddings. In case you ve missed learning about this from your Sunday School Class or you aren t a part of any class, Pastor Sherrie and Pastor Jonathan will lead an overview session. Plan to meet in the Sanctuary, January 20, from 10:20-11:20 am. We ll share: Historical Overview leading to this Conference Key Understandings on Various Perspectives Children & Youth A few highlights of this weekend s Confirmation retreat. The retreat was planned to take place at Pictured Rocks, but due to the weather, we stayed at the church, and still had a great time! The theme of the retreat was Who Do You Say I am?

9 for more details. valentine treat! Choose from a Valentine balloon, a box of chocolates, a special stuffed animal, or all three! One item $5; Two items $10; Three items $13. Orders due January 31 and order pick up will be the week of February 11, Order forms will be located in the main office or contact, Julie Hanlin United Methodist Women Women's Day Apart - February 9 How is it with your Soul? We often ask this question when we take time to reflect on our spiritual journeys. I hope you will join us for such a time as this on Sat., Feb. 9th, for the UMW Women's Day Apart. Our theme is "Soul Weaving- Enjoying the Journey". We'll look at how we can understand what the Soul is, how we can attend to caring for it, and why that matters in our walks of faith. There will be moments of learning, moments of fellowship, moments of quiet, moments of singing, moments of praying, and moments for whatever you need it to be. We will reflect on the last line of Mary Oliver's poem, The Summer Day, when she asks the question..."tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? "Come, and attend to your beautiful Soul. Connect with your God who waits for you. Refresh for the living of these days. I look forward to seeing you! Bring someone with you-all are invited. Sign up at church or at office@stpaulsumc.org -- In Spiritual Friendship, Rev. Cindi McKee those items Thrift Mart News Are items accumulating at your house? These cold days are great for sorting and cleaning out. Please save your items for drop off at St. Paul's in March. We plan to have a Thrift Mart on Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday April 10, Items of greater value please consider our Super store. Contact Jim Steggall about

10 Prayers Stephen Ministers Stephen Ministers, wearing the blue badge, are glad to talk privately with anyone going through a rough time. Pray for... For spiritual disciplines of a weekly fast Thursday after dinner to Friday midafternoon, and pausing to pray at 2:23 2:26 daily for our church s mission and way forward. Continued healing and grace for: Kristen Morlan (Kathleen Baker s daughter) Marla Nikodim Beulah Cave ( Angela Stookey s niece) Diane Olsen (Frank) Judy Schatz (Bill) Avarie Keck, (daughter of Dean Keck, granddaughter of Darlin and Dannie Keck, sister of Harper, Keigon, and Suzanne) Quinn Anton Jensen (Nancy & Brice Anton Jensen s son) Jean Shibley Steve Miceli (Esther Miceli s son) Char O Brien Susan Moore (Lee Moore s sister) Jody Sloan Kathy Davis (Steve) Tom Titus (Susan) Haley and Kaleb Admire (Kay & Bill Galli s granddaughter and family) Joe Boots (relative of Chris and Mike Crilley) Craig Ekstorm (Colton Valenta s father) Theodore Teddy Dvorak Tom Smeed (Bill s father) Louise Single (Fred) Barb Zahradnik (Bob) John Matthews Audrey Swalley Cheri Young (Gene & Carrie Young s daughter) Dianne Berrett (Bob) Linda Hadley Justin Ilg (Sherrie & Larry Ilg s son) Clyde Satterly Neoma Starnes (Duane) Katherine Martensen Angela Shultz Rhonda Viktora Carrie Cummins (Jamie s daughter and Steve and Kathy Davis granddaughter) Edie Nekola Jim & Rose Milden Raine Allen (Dixie & Roger Allen s granddaughter) Charman Banks (John) James Wahe Nora Mae Vance Sandy Pingel (Gloria Ford s daughter) Robert Moore (Lee Moore s father) Marti & Spence Grayson (Dave Mahlke s sister and brother-in-law) Mina Arbore (John) John McQuilkin (Jean Kwader s father) Ryan Vick Pam Anslyn Kris Yahn (Steve) Memorial prayers for the families and friends of: Gladys Ripley ( June Kirkpatrick s mother) Zola Lathrum Estes (Diane Olsen s mother)

11 Patricia Hartwell (Heather Moore s mother) Sally Ford Evariste Gitiba (former husband of Jeanette Vyubusa, and father of Alex Nsanzurwimo and Bartazar Bucumi) Jack Carley ( Julie Carley s father) View Worship Times Worship is for the whole family. While childcare is available in our nursery for all Sunday morning services, we welcome children of all ages at all worship services. stpaulsumc.org