Winterset-Patterson November, 2017 United Methodist Messenger

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1 Winterset-Patterson November, 2017 United Methodist Messenger Rev. Dr. Ronald Yarnell, Pastor Vision Statement: We seek to be a people who experience the transforming Church Phone #: or power of Jesus Christ and passionately desire to: Pastor s Phone: * Learn what Christ teaches Fax #: wintersetumc@msn.com * Live as Christ lives Facebook: wintersetumc@groups.facebook.com * Love as Christ loves Church website: So that, the world can experience the Kingdom Of God! Conference website: Mission Statement: The making of disciples of Jesus Christ Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for the transformation of the world. Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m & 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. United Methodist Messenger Communications: Jennifer Umbaugh Romans 3:28 For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law. Roman 5:1 Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Are you interested in participating in a truly historic moment in Winterset? Who, me? Yes, you! Are you ready to celebrate the peace that we have with God by sharing the peace in worship with Christians of different traditions? Are you ready to celebrate God s goodness in a special worship service? If so, we have one planned for November! The celebration is called the Winterset Witness 500. Under the sponsorship of St. Paul Lutheran Church, First United Presbyterian Church, St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church and First United Methodist Church, all believers in the Lord Jesus Christ in the community are invited to join together to celebrate the Good News. The event will take place on Thursday, November 9, beginning at 7pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church. It is inspired by the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, instigated by Martin Luther in 1517 when he nailed up his 95 theses on what needed to be reformed in the Christian faith community. Bad habits had crept into the Church which, by the 16th century, could no longer be ignored. Yes, the resulting Reformation did shake things up. But it also revitalized the Church in its diverse expressions, preparing it to be effective witness in modern times. As a whole, Christianity is the largest spiritual movement in the world today and part of that continuing vitality has to do with the long term impact of the Reformation. Methodists may ask, If our tradition emerged a couple hundred years after Martin Luther, what does the Reformation have to do with us? Good question and it comes with a great answer. John Wesley s moment of truth, his heart strangely warmed, the Aldersgate experience in 1738, occurred while Wesley was listening to a reading of Luther s Preface to his commentary on the Epistle to the Romans. In the 18th century, the Methodist movement began by taking Reformation principles to the streets and fields like never before. All four congregations have leading parts to play in the service. Wait until you see the First United Methodist Church banner created by our Sewing Angels especially for use in the procession at the service! Among the other remarkable features will be Father Dan Kirby, parish priest of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church as our preacher at the service. All and all, Winterset Witness 500 will be a truly historic moment for Winterset Christians and you are invited to be part of this positive event. Not a bad lead up to Thanksgiving, that is for sure! Grace and Peace, Pastor Ron Yarnell 1

2 Giving and Attendance 2017 Membership Report -January 1 - October 22, 2017 Winterset: Professing Members: Received by Confirmation: 1 Removed by Transfer to Other United Methodist Churches: 16 Removed by Death: Professing Members females; 120 males Baptized Members: Received: 0 Removed: 7 (4 youth became members; 3 parents' transferred) 38 Baptized Members Funerals: 4 Patterson: Received from other United Methodist Church: 1 43 Professing Members - 28 females; 15 males Average Sunday worship attendance through September 17th: 13 Average Attendance The average attendance of members from the dates of July 30th through October 22, 2017 is 61 members. Income and expenses by month January 1 through September 19, 2019 In 1000 s Income Expense 5 0 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 5:00-6:15 pm Join us each Wednesday for supper. We will meet at the church rain or heat or pleasant weather so you know where the meal will be each week. The Menu will vary each week. However, bring a salad or something to share, if able. Food Pantry Volunteers may Jennifer Umbaugh, Susan Henry, or Kathy Fay if you plan to volunteer on Food Pantry day. Unloading the truck and setting up is from about 2:30-4:00 pm. The pantry is from 4:30-6:30 and a short time after for straightening up. Families are bringing boxes to carry their food home in but we are still in need of boxes. You may drop them off anytime at the church and put them behind the curtain on the stage in fellowship hall. We have currently been helping around 130 families. Reminder: We are no longer able to do deliveries for the mobile food pantry. Please make arrangements ahead of time. Thank you! The Food Bank of Iowa is a private, charitable, not-for-profit organization committed to our mission of alleviating hunger though food distribution, partnership and education. The First United Methodist Church of Winterset is partnering with the Food Bank to provide a monthly food assistance program. The Food Bank delivers fresh produce, protein and non-perishables and we distribute the food. The Food Pantry will be held in the church lobby & fellowship hall on the fourth Monday of each month from 4:30-6:30 pm. This is open to anyone so please let others know. You do not have to be a Madison County resident. Please enter the east door of the church and sign in with your name, household size, zip code/county and self-declare your income eligibility. You do not have to bring or show any income papers. Please bring boxes to put your food in to carry home. The next Food Pantry is Monday, November 27, from 4:30-6:30 pm. 2

3 HOLIDAY HOP This year First United Methodist Church will be celebrating 25 years of the Holiday Hop Bizarre. When: Saturday November 18, 2017 Time: 8:30am-1:30pm SEWING ANGELS Join us for all or part of the day on Mondays, November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th. Contact Lou Scholtens, , for additional information If you or your group would like to be involved please contact: Terra Kinney: Or Angie Sour: FOOD BASKET SUNDAY IS FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH - Your non-perishable donations may be dropped off in the basket in the church lobby and will be used by those in need stopping by the church. Suggestions include canned and boxed foods, toilet paper, Kleenex, laundry detergent, paper towels, household cleaners, diapers of all sizes and pet food. Monetary donations are appreciated also. To donate to the church L.I.F.E. fund, write your check out to the church and write LIFE Fund in the memo portion of your check. The church s L.I.F.E. fund offers support to people of all ages with food, rent, utilities and other forms of assistance. Crisp would like to thank the community for their generous giving but at this time is asking the community to refrain from donating clothing and coats at this time and for at least the next few months (except upon request for possibly certain sizes at some point. Please still consider donating to other nonprofit organizations such as Matura Multipurpose Center , the Winterset Barter , or the Crisis Intervention & Advocacy Center at The items listed below are items that CRISP can still accept and are in need of: Tennis Shoes (especially larger sizes such as Teens and Tweens) Snow Pants tween and teen sizes (not baby or toddler sizes) Snow boots for elementary and older children sizes (NOT baby or Toddler sizes) Coats: XL and XXL for larger children (no other sizes needed) Jeans: Large, XL, and XXL women s and men s jeans for larger children Black pants: L, XL, and XXL women s and mens for larger kids (for band/choir) Black shoes: larger sizes for tweens and teens for band/choir Diapers & Pull Ups (except newborn as there are enough of those) Toilet paper for CRISP families Bidwell Riverside uses Labels for Education to earn free items for their mission to those in poverty. Only items with a Label for Education logo will be accepted. Donate your previous copies of the Upper Rooms and Guideposts devotionals to Bidwell Riverside. The Ronald McDonald House uses the funds they receive from recycling aluminum pop tabs to help pay for families overnight stays at the House. Donate your old cell phones & chargers to Crisis Intervention & Advocacy Center. That pair of glasses you no longer use can change another person s life. Eyeglasses will be donated to the Lions Club. Drop your donations for these projects in the containers in the church library. Your donations of pop cans and pop bottles of all sizes help provide camperships for the children in our church family. A box is in the lobby by the elevator and also by the pop machine in fellowship hall for your pop can and pop bottle donations. 3

4 HOLIDAY BIZZAAR Holiday Potpourri was the name given to our church bazaar back in The originally organizers were; Phyllis Kaldendberg, Deb Groth and Barb Harger. In 2003 we join St. Paul and the Presbyterian Churches who also had bazaars' and Hence the name holiday hop began. From the beginning we have prided ourselves in making quality handmade items for the bazaar. This year on November 18th we celebrate 25 years of Holiday Potpourri here at the First United Methodist Church. The planning committee would like to involve as many groups as possible from the Sewing Angels to the youth. I hope everyone will enjoy helping out on the day of the bizarre and is able to contribute some handmade goods or helping hands. Here are a few of the ways you can help; 1. usually takes 1-2 people serving breads, rolls and coffee for a free will donation. 2. Lunch in past we have served beefburgers and soup 3. Setting up decorating the fellowship hall for Christmas Silent Auction donating hand- 1. made goods, services (lawn work, firewood etc.) or gift baskets (movie night, Huskie Fans, babysitting) 2. Christmas Again donate gently used Christmas decorations to be resold that day. 3. Bake Shoppe donate baked goodies, fudge, cookies, rolls, candy or pie. 4. Cashier and Floor help check out customers and help customers find that special gift. Donated items can be left in the church office. If you are interested in helping please contact Terra Kinney at or by at terrakinney@hotmail.com Or Angie Sour at or by at a.sour@yahoo.com Holiday Hop Bazaar Date November 18th at 8:30am Funds from the Bazaar go back into the church LIVE EVERGREENS RADE CULTERY MIXED NUTS and CHOCOLATES LUNCH sloppy joes and vegetable soup Change to win a door prize with completed door prize. Morning Coffee 4

5 THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER November 23 A free dinner will be served at First United Methodist Church, 309 East Jefferson St. at 12:00 pm on Thanksgiving Day. Pickup is available beginning at 10:45 am Deliveries to those unable to attend at the church will be made to those living with-in city limits beginning at 10:45 am. To make reservations call Phyllis Kaldenberg, or stop in or call the church office, FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 24, 2017 Call to Order: Bob Rhoads started the meeting at 6:38 p.m; Pastor Ron led the group in prayer You Lost Me Video Series: We watched the AntiScience Session of the video series called You Lost Me, which addresses why young people quit attending or being part of the church as they get older. Holiday Hop Bazaar: Tara Kinney said the Holiday Hop Bazaar will be on November 18. Sign-up sheets are in the church lobby. The committee has recommended that 10% of the proceeds from the Holiday Hop go towards a Mission Trip that the Youth Group is planning for next year, 10% to the Sewing Angels and the rest to the General Fund. Last year the Holiday Hop netted approximately $4,700. Deb Williams made a motion to give 10% of the Holiday Hop proceeds to the Youth Group, 10% to the Sewing Angels and the rest to the General Fund. Martha McConnelee seconded, and the motion carried. Old Business: The Sewing Angels have moved to the former Youth Room. The two game tables from the Youth Room are on the stage in the Fellowship Hall. The Trustees will continue to investigate removing the wall between the two rooms behind the balcony to create one large high school Sunday School room. Committee lists for Charge Conference Bev Bircher made a motion to dissolve the Logistics committee as it is no longer needed. Deb Williams seconded, and the motion carried. Bob Rhoads will be contacting existing committee chairs to see if they are interested in continuing in that capacity for the 2018 year. The nominations committee will work with committee chairs to fill any open committee positions to present to charge conference. Nominations committee meetings will be held on October 24 and November 7. Missions: Bev Bircher said the Covered Bridge Chicken Noodle Luncheon will be held on October 14, with the proceeds going to the General Fund. 5

6 SPPRC: Deb Williams reported the committee is working on budget information for charge conference. They are also working on job descriptions with a goal to have them fully updated by January 1 Finance: Kathy Fey provided copies of the September 24, 2017 Balance Sheet. She asked each committee chair to review their committee expenses in preparation for the 2018 budget. $10 was received for the Crop Walk and $645 for Umcor for hurricane relief. We have been paying for Sunday pianists/organists out of the John Evans memorial. The new music director will be presenting a request for some expenses, and it is anticipated those expenses will come out of that same memorial money. Congregational Care: Dick Hoadley said there are several people from the congregation at care facilities that committee members visit Trustees: Bob Rhoads reported that the baby grand piano was moved to the north side of the altar at Robin s request. Pastor Ron s Report: *Craig Boldman is interested in working with Umcor for emergency relief and recently attended a training session through the conference. *Men s retreat has been rescheduled to November 4 at Wesley Woods; cost is $11.50 for meals *The New Adult Education series has begun *Ad Council was in support of the Local Narcotics Anonymous group meeting at the church; Pastor Ron will work out details as to meetings days/times and how many people are involved *A community member approached the church recently asking for counseling and prayer support. Pastor Ron said a social worker is trying to help find different living arrangements for this person, and move her possessions into a temporary storage facility. Food Pantry: The mobile Food Pantry is September 25, 2017 Next Meeting: October 15, 2017 at 6:30 p.m Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m., and the meeting was closed with a prayer. Respectfully Submitted, Sharon Koehler, Recording Secretary. First United Methodist Church Administrative Council Meeting Minutes October 22, 2017 Call to Order: Bob Rhoads started the meeting at 6:36 p.m.; Pastor Ron led the group in prayer You Lost Me Video Series: We watched the Repressive Session of the video series called You Lost Me, which addresses why young people quit attending or being part of the church as they get older. Approval of Minutes: Dick Hoadley made a motion to approve the September minutes, Bev Bircher seconded, and the motion carried. Charge Conference: Bob Rhoads said committees are working on budgets for the Charge Conference and the Nominations Committee is working on filling committees Nominations Committee will meet October 24 and on November 5 Charge Conference will be November 20 Missions: Bev Bircher said the Covered Bridge Chicken Noodle Luncheon netted approximately $1,000. Ingathering will be November 4 in Greenfield Thanksgiving Dinner: Bev Bircher and Bob Rhoads will coordinate the community Thanksgiving Dinner this year. Live Nativity: Mark & Kayla Hawkins purchased the LaFollette place and are more than willing to host the live nativity. Finance: Kathy Fey handed out copies of the October 22, 2017 Balance Sheet. The General Fund has a balance of $3, as of today. Expenses to be paid by the end of the month are approximately $5,000. 6

7 Our giving income for 2017 so far has been $127,516. Kathy provided copies of the proposed 2018 budget. The finance committee reviewed each area closely. Right now the proposed budget is $218,612, but the finance committee continues to trim/cut in areas where possible. The finance committee made a recommendation to SPPRC to review the Youth Coordinator s salary. If a committee had money in the USB account, that committee was removed from the general fund budget. Dick Hoadley made a motion to approve the proposed 2018 budget of $218,612 as presented by the finance committee. Bev Bircher seconded, and the motion carried. Bob Rhoads will follow up with SPPRC on the Finance Committee s recommendation to review the Youth Coordinator s salary. Congregational Care: Dick Hoadely said there are several people from the congregation at care facilities that committee members visit. Trustees: Bob Rhoads reported that Robin has requested that we purchase a humidifier/dehumidifier for the baby grand piano with an approximate cost of $600. There are two memorials designated for music/sound system. It was suggested to use these funds to purchase a humidifier/dehumidifier for the baby grand piano. Kathy Fey will ask the finance committee to approach the family with money designated for the sound system to see if they would be willing to approve using the money for the piano. SWICC contacted Bob about holding an adult literacy class in the mornings at the church and requested a room to store computers and paper records. The Trustees denied the request. Pastor Ron s Report: Thursday November 16th, Pastor Ron will be attending a required Boundary and Ethics training class in Osceola held by the district. Bob Rhoads will also attend as Lay Person. *Iowa Public radio recently referred to an incident that occurred back in 2014 that involved two Winterset churches. An appeal was made to the Iowa Supreme Court that requiring sex offenders to register was too harsh of a punishment. The Iowa High Court denied the appeal and ruled that sex offenders must register. *Tuesday, October 24-Nominated committee meeting *Thursday, November 9, Winterset Witness 500 will be held at ST. Paul Lutheran Church at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the 500th birthday of the reformation. Our congregation is in vited to be a sponsor. Father Dan Kirby will be the preacher for the service. Lou Schol tens made a banner for the event. Members of our choir are invited to participate in a joint choir. *Although the church is dealing with financial difficulties, the ministries are very strong in this church. Pastor Ron asked to create a Task Force to try to re-engage members who are not attending. A planning meeting will be held on Thursday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m. Food Pantry: The mobile Food Pantry is October 23, 2017 Next Meeting: November 19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m., and the meeting was closed with a prayer Respectfully Submitted, Sharon Koehler, Recording Secretary Holiday Hop Announcement We are needing Christmas Candies and Baked Goods for the Bake Shoppe. Please have donations to the church by Friday November 17th, just mark Holiday Hop somewhere on the package and place them in the kitchen. There is a sign up sheet on the office door for Silent Auction items please put your name, the item, the purchase "now" price and aprx value. This will be a new option this year, if someone wants to purchase the items "now" instead of waiting to see if they get the top bid. Some ideas for silent auction items: fire wood, snow removal, babysitting, Huskie Fan basket, The Night Before Christmas basket (hot cocoa, mugs and a Christmas movie), Baking Basket with frosting and baking supplies). 7

8 Patterson - Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday mornings After church Sunday Brunch Sunday, November 5th. Hostess: Nancy Horn Birthday and anniversary congratulations to those who Celebrate in November Winterset- Known hospitalized since last newsletter: We extend our Love and Sympathy to the families and friends of - Ruth Gibson, May 24, 2017, Mother of Fred, Dick, Bill and Bob Gibson Evelyn Coffman, June 19, 2017, sister-in-law of Lorraine Kile Douglas Doolittle, June 18, 2017 of Webster City, brother-in-law of LaVonne Simon Loren Parker, June 30, 2017, father of Jim and Jerry Parker Lana Grandfield, July 10, 2017, wife of Glen, mother of Michelle and Bryan Birthday and anniversary congratulations to t hose who celebrate in November. United Methodist Women will be meeting on October 9th with Sewing Angels, Lou Scholtens, Chr. Hostesses: Lavonne Simon, Mary Hart and Gwen Wambold Your Staff/Pastor-Parish Relations Committee (SPPRC) is here to focus on helping build strong relationships between staff and congregation; congregation and district superintendent. If you have praise or a concern regarding any of these relations, we strongly encourage you to contact one of us. Your SPPRC members are: Terra Kinney Charlotte Gordon Nancy Horn Debra Williams, Chairperson Deb Williams can be contacted at If she is not available, please leave a message and she will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you. 8

9 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY wanna bees 7:00 finance meeting Thanksgiving in-gathering Greenfield Patterson After church Brunch Daylight Savings time Ends Set up for election 9-5 sewing angels City election 6:30 nominating committee 8-10 Wanna bees :30 Shalom Circle World Thank offering Mary Hart Hostesses: Ruth Dorrell and Mary Louise DeVault 1:30 UMW 7:00 Trustees Patterson family night potluck 8:30-1:30 Holiday Hop Bazaar :30 Ad Council meeting Charge Conference in Winterset Thanksgiving Day Office closed Office closed :30-6:30 Mobile Food Pantry Wanna Bees WIC 10-7 Wednesday Music Schedule Vocal and Hand Bell Choirs Join us Wednesdays in October. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wednesdays: 6:30 pm JH & HS Youth ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Prayer Chain Requests Call Jennifer Umbaugh at church, Sunday Morning Worship Services Patterson 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. After Church Brunch 1st Sunday of month Winterset--9:00 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Unity Adult Class; Junior High & High School Class led by Nancy Ruby 10:00 am Welcome Coffee 10:30 am Worship Service Ages 3-4th Grades Sunday School-mid-service 10:00-11:30 a.m. Nursery Available Church van is available to pick persons up for service. Call Pauline Jones, Valet service available at front doors of church.