De Soto United Methodist Church. From the Pastor. This Is Us: The Bible s Story Is Our Story

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1 February 2017 De Soto United Methodist Church Volume 24, Issue 2 Living Water Inside this issue: Pastor 1 Mr Stinky Feet Concert 2 Children & Family 3 Youth 4 Fat Tuesday : 5 Dinner & Auction February Activities 6 Lenten Study: John 6 UMM, UMW 7 About Us 8 From the Pastor Over the past several weeks my wife and I have enjoyed watching the NBC drama This Is Us. In its first season it details the complicated family life of the Pearsons. Intercutting scenes from the past and the present, the show demonstrates the complexities of families, including sibling rivalries, the effects of adoption, the difficulties of parenting while dealing with your own personal issues, and the need to connect, and the various ways even the most far-flung of lives intersect with one another. Certainly at times This Is Us is a little heavy-handed with its melodramatic twists and turns, but overall it has evoked a dynamic conversation in our own household. Whenever we enjoy a show we like to play a little game of what story in the Bible does this evoke? (You all should play it sometime!) And so for February I ll be doing a three week sermon series that is tangentially related to some of the complicated issues This Is Us centers on using three stories from the Old Testament. An essential element of the biblical witness is the use of story to show the wide range of human experiences we all share and how God is in the midst of those experiences. Centering on stories from the Book of Ruth, Abraham and Sarah and Hagar, and King David and his friend Jonathan, we ll explore how their stories intersect with our own. You won t need to know anything about This Is Us to enjoy this sermon series, just your own story. Peace, Pastor Jeff This Is Us: The Bible s Story Is Our Story February 12: Ruth 1 February 19: Genesis 16 February 26: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

2 Hosted by De Soto United Methodist Church Join us as we welcome Kansas City s own kid rocker, Jim Mr. Stinky Feet Cosgrove! Jim s concerts have delighted audiences for nearly two decades. Jim s philosophy is that children are the stars of his shows, not him. Come sing, dance, and play in the band. This high-energy, interactive show will get the whole family rockin. De Soto United Methodist Church February Kill Creek Road De Soto, KS :00 pm

3 9 am Sunday GROUPS for ALL God s People 9:00 am GROUPS for all ages meet every Sunday, with a GROUP for YOU: adults, youth, elementary, prek, & nursery. Have you resolved in 2017 to study the Bible more or to be more sincere in your Christian discipleship? Participating in GROUPS is a great way to support your resolution. Join us any Sunday. PLUS, GROUPS includes KiDS Choir. KiDS Choir is part of Sunday morning GROUPS. For children PreK-5th grade, GROUPS begin at 9:00 am with a Bible activity and lesson, transitions to KiDS 9:30 am, concludes with a 9:45 am, and ends at 9:55 am so parents may connect with their children for worship. On dates that KiDS Choir does not rehearse, GROUPS WILL meet 9:00-9:55 am, unless otherwise noted, with extended Bible activities and lessons, including a snack. Middle school & High school students are invited to participate in GROUPS through the Confirmation class or serving as an assistant with the elementary children. Adults of all ages and stages are invited to Animate, a DVD & discussion Bible study: Nursery care is available for birth to PreK children. It is our deepest desire that you will join us every Sunday for the entirety of GROUPS as we learn to live as disciples of Jesus. Come try-out a GROUP this Sunday. :-) GROUPS are for ALL of God s people: children & adults of all ages & stages. Bible Explorers: Sunday, February 12 Bible Explorers is for 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders and meets the first Sunday of the month, October through May for a light meal followed by fun, explorative ways to learn about the Bible and what it teaches us as we grow as disciples of Jesus. Due to the Super Bowl, our next meeting date is different. Here are our remaining meeting dates: Feb. 12, March 5, April 2, May 7. Feb. 12 5:30-7:00 pm ATTENTION Adults of our congregation - would you be happy to provide a meal for Bible Explorers? Contact Sabrina (youthfamily@desotoumc.org or ) to sign-up for one of our remaining dates. Looking Ahead: KiDS Choir Singing Dates March 5, April 9, and May 7 KiDs Choir Sings in Worship. Mark your calendar for these Sundays when our children lift their voices in song and praise to the Lord.

4 Youth Group (YG) Meets Sundays All 6th thru 12 graders, join us for Youth Group Sundays, 7:00 8:30 pm. Faith, friends, food, fun, & fellowship! Bring a friend and join us in Fellowship Hall on these dates: February 12, 19, & 26. (No YG Feb. 5.) NOTE: February 12 Let s pack the house!!! Invite as many friends as you can for a FUN-n-GAMES night, including Minute-to-Win-It contests and Human Hungry, Hungry, Hippos!!! And YES, there will be food! No Youth Group Feb. 5. Adults of DUMC: Do you have a heart for Youth ministry? I am scheduling Adult Helpers for Sunday evening Youth Group meetings, 7:00-8:30 pm. Details and sign-up here: Learn more about this opportunity and if it is for you by visiting with me, Sabrina Wellman, youthfamily@desotoumc.org or Feb. 12 FUN-n-GAMES Night Invite Fat Tuesday Dinner & Auction, Feb. 28 February 28, 6:00 pm Fat Tuesday Dinner & White Elephant Auction. This is our biggest annual Youth Group event to support annual YG outings, events, and the Summer Mission Trip SAVE THIS DATE and plan to be present with your friends in helping serve food, refresh beverages, assist with the auction, and clean-up. Plus, don t forget to bring those white elephant auction items: anything funny, funky, junky, or nice. This event is so much fun!!! Invite your friends and family to join you. Stay posted for a communication coming soon regarding meal and support needs. Feb. 28 Looking Ahead: 2017 Summer Youth Mission Trip June 25-July Kokomo Urban Outreach SAVE the DATE for this year's mission experience, June 25-July 1 to Kokomo, IN where we will serve with Kokomo Urban Outreach. Possible work details will include: painting; light maintenance, construction work; working in the food & service center; sorting, moving, & organizing food; cooking, serving, & clean up for noon meals; landscaping & neighborhood beautification; providing special events for children; and more. More details coming soon!

5 Fat Tuesday Dinner & White Elephant Auction February 28 6:00-9:00 pm Celebrate Fat Tuesday with some Mardi Gras fun!!! At 6 pm enjoy a dinner, compliments of the Youth Group. You re invited to bring a decadent dessert to share. Following dinner at 7 pm, will be our traditional White Elephant gift exchange. To participate in the exchange, bring 1 (or more) wrapped gifts from home anything funny, funky, junky, or nice. The wrapped gifts will be auctioned and traded, which can be quite humorous! Be sure to catch all the amusement. All proceeds support the Summer Youth Group Mission Trip

6 FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES Sunday Schedule Each Week 8:50am Confirmation Class continues; 9:00am Groups for All Ages; 10:00am Worship with Sunday School 5:30-7:00pm Bible Explorers Second Sunday of this Month;7:00-8:30pm Youth Group 1 Wed 6:00pm Choir 2 Thu 6:00pm Holy Happy Hour 7:00pm Agape Circle 3 Fri 7:00am Rotary 5:00-6:30pm Pioneer 4H practice 4 Sat 9:00am-1:00pm UMW Cookie making 5 SUN Worship 7 Tue 6:30pm D.A.R. 8 Wed 1:30pm Hillside Village service 6:00pm Choir practice 9 Thu 7:00pm Cub Scout Parents 10 Fri 7:00am Rotary 5:00-6:30pm Pioneer 4H practice 11 Sat 3:00pm MR. STINKY FEET 12 SUN Groups and Worship 4:00pm Daisy Troop :30-7:00pm Bible Explorers 13 Mon 1:00pm Silver Circle 15 Wed 6:00pm Choir practice 16 Thu 1:00pm Pleasant Hour 17 Fri 7:00am Rotary 1:30-3:30pm Pioneer 4H practice 18 Sat 7:00am United Methodist Men 19 SUN Groups and Worship 20 Mon 7:00pm Finance 21 Tue 12:00pm Reading Circle 22 Wed 6:00pm Choir practice 24 Fri 7:00am Rotary 26 SUN Groups and Worship 11:15am UMW Board Meeting Boy Scouts Blue and Gold Banquet 27 Mon 6:30pm Pioneer 4H 28 Tues 5:30pm FAT TUESDAY Dinner & Auction Happy Birthday CELEBRATE FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES 1 Kian Neighbors 2 Matthew Wellman 4 Gil Rumsey 7 Art Hoover 7 Mary Manley 8 Chris Schotanus 9 Jack Hooper 10 Bill Grimshaw 10 Joel Rains 12 Larry Inman 12 Ellen Rains 16 John Dines 25 Sam Lindsey 25 Ali Wilcox 28 Mary Guntert Happy Anniversary 3 Leland & Beverly Jones 24 Ross & Gayle Moriarity Looking Ahead: Lenten Study Lent is a season for spiritual growth and renewal as we prepare for the journey of Christ to the cross and the glorious gift of the resurrection on Easter. Beginning in March during Lent we ll be having a small group study on the Book of John using Pastor Adam Hamilton s John: The Gospel of Light and Life. This exploration of the Book of John will examine the major themes of the Fourth Gospel. It is a powerful story that has influenced millions of Christians for two millennia. More information to follow with dates and times for the study! Questions? Contact Pastor pastorjeff@desotoumc.org or

7 United Methodist Men meet in Fellowship Hall on the third Saturday of every month at 7:00am for breakfast and fellowship, February 18 th this month. If you would like to find out more about joining UMM, please contact Jim Walker, (913) United Methodist Women See us on Facebook: De Soto United Methodist Women All are welcome to any Circle, any event. Please contact Kendee Seymour if you would like further information. (913) Agape Circle will meet Thursday, February 2 th at 7:00pm at the home of Kendee Seymour. Silver Circle will meet Monday, February 13 th, 1:00pm in the Clubhouse at Valley Springs, West 83rd Circle, De Soto, KS. We are studying Women of the Bible. This month our study of Athaliah/Jehosheba is led by Dianne Ellenberger. Laura Huffman is our Hostess. Reading Circle Third Tuesday, February 21 st Noon, Church Parlor. This month s selection, Wild in the Hollow, On Chasing Desire and Finding the Broken Way Home, by Amber C Haines, comes under Spiritual Growth category. *Our public library has copies of the book and look for audio options. We have some e-readers lovingly donated by someone in our congregation. Fellowship lunch at Lucky Garden before meeting. For information call Nancy McMillen (913) Our future list if you d like to read ahead: Slowing Time by Barbara Mahany (March); * Snake Oil by Richard Heinberg (April); Wherever the River Runs by Kelly Minter (May), * Soul Repair by Brock & Lettini (June). If the library has few or no copies of the books, we will be ordering books. Everyone is encouraged to read the books and to join us if you are able. DE SOTO FOOD PANTRY Tuesdays 10am - 12pm Thursdays 4pm - 6pm Saturdays 9am - 11am Staples such as canned foods, tomato products, spaghetti sauces, fruits, vegetables, meats, soups. Dried pastas, beans, breakfast cereals, Hamburger Helper, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, pancake mix and syrup. Non-perishable paper items. FEBRUARY SERVICE WORKERS Sunday Liturgist Greeters Snacks Counters 2/05/2017 Matt Little Steve Bowlin, Brenda Crisco Linda Rumsey Brenda Crisco 2/12/2017 Wes Rains Dianne Ellenberger Rich & Kristie Cox Janice Wilcox 2/19/2017 Gayle Moriarity Field Family Shelle Field All February 2/26/2017 Gish Family Michaelane Gish

8 De Soto United Methodist Church Sundays 9:00am 10:00am Phone: Web: Groups for All Ages Worship Pastor: Reverend Jeff Prothro Phone: Coordinator for Children, Youth and Family: Sabrina Wellman Phone: Secretary: Linda Patton Church De Soto United Methodist Church 8760 Kill Creek Road P O Box 400 De Soto, KS 66018