Reflections From Pastor Cephas

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1 Sunday School for all ages gathers at 9:00 am Easton Place United Methodist Church 2412 Easton Boulevard Des Moines, Iowa Church Office: Pastor Cephas Davis: Pastor s epumcpastor@hotmail.com July 2018 Reflections From Pastor Cephas Rev. Joseph Cephas Z. K. Davis, (called Pastor Cephas Davis, or Rev. Davis) Worship Service Every Sunday 10:30 am Inside This Page Issue Reflections 1 from Pastor Finance 3 Report Mission Statement Worship Helpers 5 Lectionary Scriptures 6 July Birthdays 4 Mark your Calendar 8 Brief Biography He was born in 1977, in Liberia West Africa, a country founded by free slaves from America. He comes from a very big family, 17 brothers and sisters ranging from 26 to 64 years of age. He received his call to ministry at the age of 17, serving as a lay speaker, youth president, and Sunday school superintendent in his local church, N.B. Whitfield UMC in Liberia, West Africa. After High School, he was selected by the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church for mission service. He was trained as a missionary and commissioned at the Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation in Kitwe, Zambia. He was assigned to the Bishop Judith Craig Orphanage home in his native country where he worked with orphans, street kids, child soldiers and uprooted youths. He comes to us with a lot of experience: Associate pastor Refuge UMC in Liberia, Campus Minister Liberia United Methodist Student Movement; Missionary of the UMC ; Youth pastor Miracle Redemption Center International-Minnesota, Youth director First UMC Kaufman, TX, Minister to Youth & Families Lake Palestine United Methodist Church Chandler, Texas, and Associate Pastor/Minister of Discipleship, Visitation/Pastoral Care First United Methodist Church, Ames Iowa. He serves on the North Central District Matthew 25 Committee and represents the North Central District on the Conference Global Ministry Commission. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from the Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary in Jacksonville, TX and also completed 3 years of theological studies at the United Methodist University School of Theology in Liberia, West Africa. He holds many certificates in ministry. He holds a Master of Divinity from Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. He is currently pursuing academic work in Dispute Resolution at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine School of Law, Malibu, California. He is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church. He is married to Phyllis Davis. In his spare time he plays pool and chess, and most of all he loves to travel and has traveled extensively including 35 of the 50 states in the United States, 16 countries and 35 cities in Europe, 8 countries in Africa, Panama, and China. He and his wife Phyllis enjoy traveling the world. 1

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3 Finance Update June 6/03/2018-$1, /10/2018-$2, /17/2018-$1, /24/2018-$2, Total for June $7, May 5/6/2018-$2, /13/2018-$1, /20/2018-$1, /27/2018-$1, Total for May $6, The Mission of Easton Place UMC To Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world Gather in a safe, nurturing Christ-centered way in worship, meetings, and small groups as we Grow in relationship with Christ; and Go into the world, to share the love of Christ with others As members of the Easton Place UMC, we vow to faithfully participate in its ministries God is Good, All the Time! As we are starting the 7 th month of 2018, we are coming along. We need $10, every month. We have paid our bills. In June, we were not able to put money into our Apportionment fund. The summer months are here, and as a pattern at Easton Place, the giving drops. What if this year, we don t let that happen? If you are going to be gone, drop your offering in the mail, or drop it by the church. We have a lot going on at Easton Place, and we want to do more, but it can t happen if we don t give. As the Bible tells us, God only wants what is already His. Think about it. If everyone is giving what the Lord asks, think what we could accomplish! In Christs Love The Finance Committee Presence: June 220 Gifts -Tithes and Offerings Received June $7, Asking Jesus into your life: O God, without you, I am lost a sinner in a sinful world. Jesus I believe in you. I need you. Be my Lord and Savior? Receive me -- your child. I ask for forgiveness. I ask for guidance. I accept you as my God, my Guide, my Help, and my Hope from this day forward into the very light of eternity. I lift this prayer in the power of Jesus mighty name. Amen. God s Promise of Forgiveness: 1 John 1:9 God s Promise of Salvation: John 3:16 God s Promise to You: Romans 8:15b-17a All you need to do: Romans 10:9 **To start prayer chain: Call Romona Moore Keep In Prayer For Healing: (Remember to let the office or the Pastor know if you are in the hospital PRAY FOR HOSPITAL: RECOVERING AT HOME NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS: Gladys Hooten (Spurgeon Manor, Dallas Center, IA), and Mary Alice Winterbottom (Fleur Heights) Nadine Layton (Bridges, Ankeny) KEEP IN PRAYERS: Deb Christian, Karen Baumgartner, Anna Mascaro, Kim Cox, Helene Snyder, George Schultz, Jenny Schultz, Judy Burns, Keith Mascaro, Ron Smith, Phyllis Randall, Aidan McFadden LOST A LOVED ONE: 3

4 EASTON PLACE WOMEN UNITED News and Calendar for July 2018 July 4 No General Meeting July 11 6:30 pm Deborah Circle Hostesses: Jeannie & Bev Mission: VBS Supplies July Susee Jenks 7-02 Jessica Bishop 7-02 Ellen McFadden 7-03 Carrie DeYoung 7-08 Bryan Parsons 7-08 Melanie Steffen 7-11 Carol Brockman 7-12 Keith Israel Jr Montana Rold 7-14 Julie Johnson 7-16 Jordan Leann Pilcher 7-16 Ardyce Poole 7-16 Jerzie James Sneddon 7-16 Stella Hoffman 7-18 Romona Moore 7-19 Kory Brockman 7-20 Terri Simmons 7-21 Dennis Thomasson 7-23 Katie Peters 7-24 Michael Herselius 7-24 Jamisin Breeding 7-24 Saylor Abbas 7-26 Zachary Langill 7-27 Michael Williams 7-27 Rebekah Parsons 7-28 Ray Olson 7-29 July 12 1:00 pm Easton Service Group Hostess: Virginia Kimberling July 13 July 18 July 25 1:00 pm Esther Circle Eating Out No Mary Circle meeting No EPWU Board meeting UNITED METHODIST MEN July 14 8:00 am in Fellowship Hall 4

5 Worship Helpers for July 2018 July 1, 6 th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Leader: Mick McFadden Liturgist: Jim Alton Sound Mike & Janice Hoffman Acolyte: Delanee Stuve Ushers: Sandy, Mike, Amanda, Kay Children Message: Jeannie Staton Jr. Church: Jeannie Staton Nursery: Diana Alton Offering Counters: Janice Hoffman Sandy Mathews Communion Stewards Sandy Mathews Janice Hoffman July 8, 7 th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Leader: Romona Moore Liturgist: Courtney Heer Sound: Mick McFadden Acolyte: Jamisin Breeding Ushers: Mary Jo, Caleb, Wimpy, Ray Children Message: Diana Alton Jr. Church: None Nursery: Diana Alton Offering Counters: Jeannie Staton Janice Hoffman July 22, 9th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Leader: Cathy Parsons Liturgist: Judy Burns Sound: Mike Parsons Acolyte: Josalyn Adams Ushers Marlys, Leo, Subs Children Message: Jeannie Staton Jr. Church: Jeannie Staton Nursery: Diana Alton Offering Counters: Mike Parsons Kathy Fedson July 29, 10th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Leader: Cathy Parsons Liturgist: Judy Burns Sound: Mike Parsons Acolyte: Josalyn Adams Ushers Marlys, Leo, Subs Children Message: Diana Alton Jr. Church: Jeannie Staton Nursery: Diana Alton Offering Counters: Mike Parsons Sandy Mathews July 15, 8th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Leader: Romona Moore Liturgist: Courtney Heer Sound: Mick McFadden Acolyte: Jamisin Breeding Ushers: Mary Jo, Caleb, Wimpy, Ray Children Message: Jeannie Staton Jr. Church: Diana Alton Nursery: Kayli Brealing Offering Counters: Jeannie Staton Ellen McFadden 5

6 Lectionary Scriptures for May for Personal Devotions and Study July 1 6 th Sunday after Pentecost 2 Samuel 1:1, Psalm Corinthians 8:7-15 Mark 5:21-43 July 8 7 th Sunday after Pentecost 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 Psalm 48 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Mark 6:1-13 July 15 8 th Sunday after Pentecost 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Psalm 24 Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:14-29 July 22 9 th Sunday after Pentecost 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Psalm 89:20-37 Ephesians 2:11-12 Mark 69:30-34, We are looking for someone to do the Children s Moments the 2 nd Sunday of the month. If there is more than one that want to volunteer for this that is great. We will just add you to the list and rotate with the others. The church needs three more ushers. Please see Mick McFadden if you would like to volunteer. July th Sunday after Pentecost 2 Samuel 11:1-15 Psalm 14 Ephesians 3:14-21 John 6:1-21 6

7 Circle Reports EPWU General General had a good meeting at 11:00 am on June 6, Sandy ran the business meeting since Julie wasn t able to be there at the earlier time. We met earlier because Easton Service Group wanted to have a picnic as our program. Plus, we wanted to include all the wonderful women of Easton Place. There were fifteen of us women who picnicked in the fellowship hall (good place because it was 93 degrees outside). We ate delicious food and had a great fellowship. It truly was fun. Next General isn t until September, hope you ll join us then. Deborah Circle We met on June 13, 2018 at 6:30 pm at Hilltop for delicious Italian food. Jeannie opened with devotions about praying during the gray times as well as the sunny times. The treasurer s report was read. The prayer for the least coin was read. Phyllis made a motion to buy 3 fans for seniors. Bev seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. We sand Johnny Appleseed for our grace. The meeting was adjourned and we enjoyed the meal and fellowship that followed. Esther Circle Friday, June 8, 2018 at 1:00 pm our wonderful fearless leader, Virginia called Esther Circle to order with five in attendance. Virginia began our meeting by telling us her story of her illness and recovery. Thank You Jesus for all those involved. Sandy read the April minutes that was accepted as read. Julie then read the treasurer s report for Janice who was vacationing. New Business: We planned our places to eat out for our July and August meetings. The July 13 th meeting will be held at Perkins on E Euclid at 10:30 am and the August 10 th meeting will be at Barratta s on South Union at 12:30 pm. Virginia then turned the meeting over to Diana for devotions. Diana read from Mornings with Jesus for today s date. Philippians 3: Forgetting about what s behind and looking to what s ahead. Pressing toward the goal. Diana closed with prayer. We adjourned to a table with an orange theme, cookies and ice cream served by our hostess Sandy Mathews. Respectfully Submitted Sandy Mathews Mary Circle Easton Service Group Easton Service Group was blessed on June 14, 2018 when we had our meeting at Pastor Daniel and Susee s new beautiful home. Six of us met at the church at 12:30 pm and then car pooled to their lovely home in Ankeny. Upon arriving we were treated to a tour, then Romona led us in a short business meeting. After which Susee had a great program based on Psalms 42. Then Susee served us delicious apple pie ala mode, and Pastor Daniel got home in time to join us for pie. It really was a lovely afternoon. Thank you Susee! 7

8 Mark your Calendar July Meet Pastor Cephas on his first day :00 pm Education meets NO Worship meeting 4. Office Closed for the Holiday NO EPWU General meeting Fellowship Potluck welcoming Pastor Cephas and his wife Phyllis Annual Pig Roast, we bring sides and dessert. 9. 9:00 am meet at church to pass out doorknockers for VBS 10. 6:00 pm Pastor Cephas meeting with all committee Chairpersons NO Trustees meeting 11. 6:30 pm Deborah Circle Mission: VBS supplies 12. 1:00 pm Easton Service Group Virginia is Hostess :00 pm SPRC meets 18. 4:30 pm Missions meet NO Mary Circle Rolls & Coffee after Worship NO Finance or Ad Council meeting 25 NO EPWU Board meeting :30 am Esther Circle meeting at Perkins on E Euclid 14. 8:00 am UMM meet 3:00 5:00 Girl Scouts meet in Fellowship Hall 8

9 Thank you for your service at Easton Place United Methodist Church. Enjoy your retirement. Travel, have fun and stay healthy. God bless you in all that you do. 9

10 Pastor Cephas Davis wants to meet with all Committee Chairpersons on July 10, 2018, at 6:00 pm. Basement Sale: August 24 th & 25 th Donations are being accepted now. If you need something picked up call Jan Green or Lila Roe. Wimpy Thomasson s 95 th Birthday! Virginia Kimberling is also pictured. These two are the oldest members of EPUMC. God Bless you and all that you do for others and our church. 10

11 Vacation Bible School is almost here! On Monday July 9:00am, we will be passing out flyers in the neighborhood. Bible School starts on Sunday July 22nd for 6th grade thru Adults, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Come for a time of Worship and singing, lesson time, and refreshments. Then, on Monday July 9:00am to 12:00, kids from 4yrs old thru 6th grade, can come and enjoy class time, crafts, music, story teller, rec and snacks, and learn about the love of Jesus! On Friday night, July 27, we will have a 6:30pm, everyone is invited. Come back on Sunday July 29th, during worship, some of the kids will be sharing their songs! This is a exciting time at Easton Place, and we don't want anyone to miss out on the fun! Come and join us! There will be registration forms in the office and at the back of the church, but if time gets away, you can always sign up the first day! Hope to see everyone! Julie Marker & Janice Hoffman 11