FAIRFAX MESSENGER. Corner. Pastor s SEPTEMBER Fairfax United Methodist Church. - Rev. Roger Cary

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1 FAIRFAX MESSENGER SEPTEMBER 2014 Fairfax United Methodist Church 305 N. Broadway P.O. Box 318 Fairfax, MO Office Hours: 8:00 am 12:00 pm Mon Thurs Office: Fax: Website: Sunday Worship: Sunday School - 9:30 am Worship - 10:30 am Channel 61 Broadcast - Tues. 4:00 pm Wednesdays: Promise Keepers - 6:00 am Pastor Roger Cary Pastor s Hours: 8:00 am 12:00 pm Tues Thurs Fri & Sat: by appt Study: Cell: fairfaxumc@fairfaxmo.net Mailing Address: Pastor Roger Cary PO Box 308 Fairfax, MO Pastor s Corner - Rev. Roger Cary September is a month filled with many things. Our youth and children have returned to their studies (along with teachers, aides, and many support persons), Labor Day happens to fall on September 1 this year. Some scholars who researched cuneiform writings and data suggest that Jesus birth occurred during a harvest month (August or September). As I reflect on both of these occurrences I begin to see how the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month (15 September) flows along with these celebrations. Jesus came to show love to all. In his earthly ministry he often went out of his way to share the good news with the stranger, the immigrant, and/or the foreigner. In those days, much like today, the foreigner was often relegated to manual labor, those jobs and activities few if any of the chosen people would immerse themselves in. Often these jobs were considered unclean and so no self-respecting person who considered themselves to one of the chosen ones would have anything to do with it other than to own the business. Without the birth and life of Jesus many would still be considered unworthy of God s mercy and grace, especially those whose hands were scarred, bloody, and calloused from labor others would not engage in. Jesus though, taught that all were welcome in his Father s kingdom, not only did he teach this through words but more importantly he taught this through his actions, a life lived in caring for all he encountered. For Jesus, each person he encountered became his neighbor, his friend, one worthy of his time and his gifts. When those of his own nationality found this disagreeable and asked him who really was his neighbor his answer was cryptic, he told a parable instead of giving a straight answer. The parable was about a Samaritan who cared for someone else when others refused. (Lk. 10:29-37) This parable is the lived out example of Jesus requirements (commandments), You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself. (Lk. 10:27, Mt. 22:37-40, Mk. 22:33) The neighbor in this parable likely was much different than the Israelites who had settled in the land and yet Jesus reminds them this is how love is truly shown, caring for those who are different along with those who are similar. Continued on page 2

2 Continued from page 1 In 1 John 3:14-18 we are told: We know that we have passed from death to life because we love one another. Whoever does not love abides in death. All who hate a brother or sister are murderers, and you know that murderers do not have eternal life abiding in them. We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God s love abide in anyone who has the world s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. As we enjoy the month of September, let it be a time to redefine who our neighbors are based on how Jesus taught us and through the words found in scripture. Let us celebrate the richness that comes from a diverse Church filled with all of God s creation as we call upon the Holy Spirit to enlighten us to new possibilities around us. Be blessed through September as we share together each week the good news of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Helping Hands of Friendship Do you need some help with a small project! Or perhaps you need transportation to a doctors appointment or help with small errands? The Fairfax United Methodist Church would like to extend a hand of friendship by helping members of the Fairfax Community! Please call the Methodist church office ( ) and give a brief description of the job/errands you need completed, or the time and place of appointments. If leaving a message, we will also need your name, address and phone number. Then we will have someone from the Helping Hands team call you back to discuss the details and let you know if it s a project that we can successfully handle. will be offered at Fairfax R-III during this school year and we are estimating 11 children. Backpack Buddies provide children with a healthy breakfast, lunch and snack each weekend during the school year, including extended breaks. It only costs $150 to sponsor a child for an entire school year. If you would like to help, please send your Contributions To: Fairfax United Methodist Church Attn: Backpack Buddies PO Box 318 Fairfax, Missouri Checks Payable: Fairfax United Methodist Church (Memo - Backpack Buddies)

3 Festival of Sharing You may donate good used glasses, new or good used blankets, and would appreciate members who sew to make some drawstring bags in solid color material 17"x24"(would like at least 10), any time during the summer. June July August September October 8th Toilet paper, 4 double rolls 15th Good quality paper towels two per package 22nd Large rectangular box facial tissue 29th Tall kitchen trash bag 6th 6oz or larger fluoride toothpaste & one comb or brush, two disposable razors 13th Toothbrush in original package, deodorant 20th Bath sized bar soap, wash cloth, hand towel 27th 11-14oz skin lotion, 11-14oz shampoo 3rd 3oz bottle hand sanitizer, chap stick, fleece throw 10th wash cloth, deodorant, tooth brush 17th box medicated facial cleansing pads (ex. Stridex), men's body spray or small package feminine pads or tampons 24th 3 ink pens, 1 journal, 1 travel sized lotion 31st 1 travel sized shampoo, 1 travel size conditioner, 1 travel size toothpaste 7th one small backpack or duffle (no wheels please) 14th Youth toothbrush (original pckg), one tube child flavored toothpaste 4-6oz. 21st T-shirt, child medium, large, or small adult size, 1 package 3-pair underpants 28th small stuffed animal 5th final day to bring any items wish to donate. Seenagers The September gathering of Seenagers will be on Sat., September 13 at 6:00 pm. I am aware that this might conflict with some other things going on that day but this is the only Saturday in September that works. We will have a potluck at the church at 6:00 pm. The program will be announced later. Enjoy the Convenience of Electronic Giving Whether you are an area resident active in the church or have moved away but still want to support your hometown church You now have the option of giving an offering electronically! You can sign up to give weekly, twice a month, or monthly. Your funds go directly from your checking/saving account into the church s account! So easy! Just fill out the form on the back of this page and return the completed form (and a voided check if using a checking account) back to the church office. You can either drop it off or mail it back, PO Box 318, Fairfax MO

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5 Esther Southard had a great view from her house as the church roof was re-shingled due to the hail storm on May 10. We thank her for her pictures as the men worked on the very top! Dear UMC Family, Thank you for giving us the opportunity to attend camp again this summer. We all went to Robin Hood camp at Camp Galilee where we learned archery, played Capture the Flag and had shaving cream wars among many other fun things. We studied the gospels and learned about Paul s teachings. We had fun and made friendships and memories that will last forever. Mickayla, Karri, Trey and Ben Bowling PPR Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 3 at 7:00 pm 2014 Charge Conference On Sunday, November 2nd, at 3:00 pm, we will hosting our charge conference here at Fairfax UMC. Mark your calendars!

6 People often ask, What exactly is a Stephen Minister? One way to put it is that Stephen Minister are the After People. Stephen Ministers are there:...after the phone call you hoped you d never get....after the divorce papers are served and the bottom falls out of your life....after the funeral, when everyone has left and the emotions you ve held at bay come crashing in on you....after the doctor says, I m sorry, but there s nothing more we can do. When: Saturday, October 4, :00 am 1:00 pm (check-in and on-site registration begin at 8:00 am) Where: First Lutheran Church 1551 S. 70th St. Lincoln, NE Cost: $15 per person, or $50 per congregation (four or more) Pastors want to provide care to everyone who needs it but they can t do it alone. Equipping laypeople to minister to hurting people is a highly effective and biblical way to bridge the gap and ensure that those in need of Christ-centered care receive it. Christ at work in and through gifted, trained lay caregivers that s the Stephen Ministry vision! This half-day event will show how to make that vision a reality. You and your team will gain hands-on ministry skills through a sample of Stephen Minister training, deepen your vision for care and outreach, and learn how to bring the life-changing benefits of Stephen Ministry to your congregation. If we can get four of more people who would like to attend, we can get the reduced rate of $50. Please let the church office or Pastor Roger know if you would like to attend and we will register the whole group together!!...after the nursing home director shakes your hand and says, Welcome to you new home....after the last child honks the horn, waves, and drives away and the house suddenly seems empty....after the gavel goes down, the handcuffs go on, and your loved one is led away....after the baby arrives, demanding more of you than you ever dreamed possible....after you find a pink slip with your final paycheck....after your family and friends have heard your story one too many times, but you still need to talk it out. Stephen Ministers are the After People. They are ready to come alongside you or your friends, neighbors, coworkers, or relatives and provide comfort and support for as long after as needed.

7 Sister s In Spirit will once again be hosting Beth Moore s Live Simulcast at Fairfax United Methodist Church!! Saturday, September 13, 8:30 am-3:15 pm Tickets $20 ea. (includes lunch) Tickets are available through the church office , umc@fairfaxmo.net, or mail to Fairfax UMC, PO Box 318, Fairfax MO (checks payable to Sister sinspirit), or any members of the team: Charla Graves (Fairfax), Deb Johnson (Rock Port), Regina Quimby & Cathy Riggins (Westboro), Ruth Piper (Savannah), and Karra Smith (Mound City). Foods Resource Bank Annual Gathering Bob and Amy Sefrit attended the Foods Resource Bank Annual Gathering in Lenexa, Kansas, on Saturday August 2nd. They shared the following information: Special guests of FRB were people who worked with FRB projects in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. To hear these people speak was the high point of the day. Some of the slides shown made quite an impression. One guest had a slide of a family s meal 5 years ago compared to a meal today. The first slide showed bowls of water mixed with some flour, the total of one potato diced in the large bowls. Five years later, vegetables, fruits and meat were on the table. Another slide showed a dry river bed and barren surroundings, several years later a pond held water saved from the rainy season and the surroundings were green with trees and other vegetation. Projects such as these are made possible by FRB. Christian organizations such as UMCOR are already in the areas; community members assess their needs and apply to FRB for help. In a break out session, the pastor from Kenya stated: I had been telling my congregation that byand-by things would be good, God would take care of us in Heaven. Then I finally realized that God wanted us to have good things now; we did not have to wait until we got to heaven to have enough food, water and a decent life. In his area people were walking 12 miles one way for water. Now they have water within one mile of their homes. Being freed from the daily walk for water, people now use the gifts and talents God has given them to improve their communities. Food is abundant and other communities are coming to see what has been happening. Now 90 communities are involved in that particular project. This is only a small portion of what we experienced that day. We do want you to know that 100% of what you give to the Foods Resource Bank is used to improve the lives of so many people. We must do all we can to supply the needs of those around us in our own community. At the same time we were told that we have hunger in the U.S. but it is not like the hunger in 3rd World Countries. Those people are starving.

8 2014 Fairfax Fair UMM Rides The family of Doris Taylor and The Fairfax United Methodist Church family extend a huge and sincere thank you to Robin Lewis for sharing her time and talent by painting the nursery murals for us. The Nursery depicts the interior of Noah's Ark with many lovable animals on the inside and a view of the exterior of the ark from the sanctuary. We have already witnessed the joy it brings to the children who visit it, and it will continue to be a blessing for future generations. We realize that it was a big sacrifice of personal and family time and we are very grateful. We also extend our thanks to Mike Lewis for sharing Robin with us and for helping to install the wooden panels that make up the exterior of the ark. We also extend our thanks to Harry Combs for the donation of the wood and for his efforts in cutting the port holes for the ark. You have a generous and talented family and we appreciate so much the sharing of your gifts with us!

9 Thank You Women s Evening Edition Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6:30 pm Office Closed Monday, Sept. 1st for Labor Day September Birthdays Rose Adamson 09/01 Tabitha Wintz 09/08 Harry Combs 09/10 Patty Kemerling 09/10 Randall Sly 09/11 Roger Cary 09/11 Melissia Hecker 09/12 Donna Ray 09/12 Jenea' Salmond 09/13 Melanie Riley 09/16 Dave Kemerling 09/17 Kaylyn Sander 09/17 Megan Torres 09/21 Pam Davis 09/22 Dustin Graves 09/23 Dennis Bowlin 09/25 Alice Kemerling 09/27 Janet Morton 09/29 Michael Graves 09/29 Brendon Bruns 09/30 September Anniversaries Scott & Holly Swinehart 09/01 Jim & Judy Holtz 09/03 K.R. & Mary Anne Pennel 09/06 John & Whitney Gilbert 09/24 Gregg & Lori Smith 09/27 Mike & Pam Monk 09/29 If you or your loved ones are not on the list, contact the church office: umc@fairfaxmo.net or with your info and we will get our records updated. A BIG Thank You to all my church family for all your prayers in my week in the hospital and as I moved from my home of 26 years into the nursing home in Tarkio. God Bless and I Love You All! - Florine Hall Thank You to all who taught the Children's One Room Sunday School this summer. Some stepped out of their comfort zone to do this. The children and youth enjoyed meeting more members of the congregation and Sunday School was strengthened by having a Sunday School Class throughout the summer! Those who helped were: Alice Kemerling, Lois Wiley, Mary Combs, Melvin & Karen Rogers, Mardee & Gerry Collingham, Jayne Martin, Amy Sefrit, Tabitha Wintz, Ernie & Nancy Hafner and Jan Taylor. Thank You, Esther Southard, for making tea towels to use in The Nook on Sundays! facebook You can find a link to our page on our church website at: like our page to see a daily devotion posted by Pastor Roger as well as our notices/pictures! HOTLINES: Boys Town National Hotline / days a year...teens/parents/families Child Abuse and Neglect Elderly Abuse and Neglect Gambling Addiction BETSOFF ( ) Mental Health Crisis Line Missouri School Violence Poison Control Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Suicide Prevention Lifeline TALK ( )

10 Worship Schedule September 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 149 or Psalm 148 Romans 13:8-14 Matthew 18: Pleasant View Worship: 3:30 pm given by FUMC Exodus 14:19-31 Exodus 15:1b-11, Romans 14:1-12 Matthew 18:21-35 Exodus 16:2-15 Psalm 105:1-6, or Psalm 78 Philippians 1:21-30 Matthew 20:1-16 Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 78:1-4, Philippians 2:1-13 Matthew 21: Labor Day Office Closed Deadline for October Newsletter Promise Keepers: 6:00am PPR Committee: 7:00pm Promise Keepers: 6:00am W.E.E.: 6:30 pm Promise Keepers: 6:00am Promise Keepers: 6:00am Fairfax United Methodist Church PO Box 318, 305 N. Broadway, Fairfax, MO Pastor Roger Cary PO Box 308, Fairfax, MO Sunday School: 9:30am Worship: 10:30am Channel 61: 4:00pm Tues Office Hours 8:00 am 12:00 pm Mon Thurs umc@fairfaxmo.net Fax: Beth Moore Simulcast: 8:30am-3:15pm Relay-for-Life: 3-10pm at Fairfax track Seenagers: 6:00pm Potluck at FUMC Pastor s Hours 8:00 am 12:00 pm Tues Thurs Fri-Sat by appointment (cell) fairfaxumc@fairfaxmo.net

11 Stewardship 2014: Receipts as of August 26, 2014: Plate Offerings: First 1, Attendance: 51 Second 1, Third Fourth 1, Fifth - - Total Offerings: 4, Received Received Special Offerings: in Month To Date Altar Flowers Back Pack Buddies Building Use Bulletins Church Camp Donations for Events Festival of Sharing Food Pantry Human Relations Day Imagine No Malaria Loose Change Misc. Income Native American Ministries One Great Hour of Sharing Peace with Justice Roof(s) , Sunday School UM Student Day Web Site World Communion BUDGETED General Account: Received to Date Total Income: 70, Needed to Date Total Income: 88, Stained Glass Ceiling The family of Betty J. Sly wishes to use her memorial to restore, and light, the stained glass panel in the ceiling of the sanctuary. The Church Council met at the end of August to discuss the projected work needed to accomplish this work and has approved the project. Dave Wynn will be restoring the stained glass and Reggie Koop will be uncovering and installing new windows above the glass. This project is expected to be completed before the end of the year. Serving our church in September will be: Ushers: Acolyte: Emily Caudill Communion Steward: Jayne Martin Altar Flowers: Ronnie & Jayne Martin in memory of James R & Betty J Sly Liturgist: Danny Kemerling Bulletins: September 7 - John & Tabitha Wintz in memory of loved ones September 14 - September 21 - September 28 - Web Site Sponsor: John & Tabitha Wintz Atchison County Relay-For-Life Sat., September 13 from 3:00 10:00 pm at the Fairfax track. **If you would like to purchase a luminary in memory or in honor of someone, please see Jayne Martin. Juda House A big thank you to Mary Combs and The Group 4 Food Committee of WEE for organizing the food and workers for The Juda Haven Homeless Shelter of St. Joe. Around 35 men were served a delicious meal consisting of ham salad sandwiches, pasta salad, potato chips, and watermelon. The men really appreciated the cool meal and they commented this was the best watermelon they had been served all year! The shelter was also appreciative of other gifts given by members of our church. We delivered some clothing, blankets, and snack items the men could take with them. Thank you all for your generous donations of food and willingness to serve. The following church members went to St. Joe on Sunday July 27th; Harry & Mary Combs, Pastor Roger & Cindy, Gary & Jan Taylor.

12 FAIRFAX MESSENGER SEPTEMBER 2014 Fairfax United Methodist Church 305 N. Broadway P.O. Box 318 Fairfax, MO Address Service Requested Fairfax, MO U.S. Postage Paid Non-Profit Org. Permit #10 Upcoming Events Rich Church / Poor Church: Keys to Effective Financial Ministry The seminar will feature renowned speaker, author and fundraiser, Dr. J. Clif Christopher. This is an ideal opportunity for church leadership teams to gather practical ideas and insights into effective local church financial ministry. September 24 Platte Woods UMC (KC) 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person including handout materials and lunch. Register online at or call the Foundation at Growing a Culture of Generosity The seminar will feature Reverend Dr. Clayton Smith, Executive Pastor of Generosity at the UM Church of the Resurrection, and a recognized national leader in church financial ministry. Clergy and lay leaders will benefit from Dr. Smith s experience serving local churches of 35 to 3500 members as well as insights from his years assisting COR to develop its own extraordinary culture. This workshop will be hosted at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City and will include a post -workshop tour in this the centennial year of The Great War. ( -- a rich source of sermon illustrations!) October 21 National WWI Museum (KC) 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per person including handout materials, lunch and tour. Register online at or call the Foundation at