GRAY SUMMIT & LABADIE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

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1 GRAY SUMMIT & LABADIE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Breaking out a new calendar is a good time for a fresh beginning in our community s service and ministry as renewed and reenergized followers of Jesus. As the New Year unravels, let s think about the practical ways that we can reach out to our neighbors, invite them to join us in worship, and hopefully help them to become followers and disciples of Jesus, focused on the transformation of the world. There are some ways that our community can make a fresh start as 2017 becomes a reality. Make a commitment to attend worship regularly. Worship in the context of a community is like a meal that God offers each of us every week. When we don t get enough food, we get physically ill from malnourishment. When we don t gather together for worship and fellowship we become spiritually weak, emotionally sick and lonely, and we feel separated from God. We encourage you to make the effort and take the time necessary to be with God and church family every week. Get involved in a mid-week Bible Study. We offer mid-week Bible Studies (Wednesday evenings at UMC Labadie and Thursday mornings at Gray Summit UMC) that currently gather weekly. All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for showing mistakes, for correcting, and for training character (2 Timothy 3:16). Every one of us has faced their share of problems and frustrations; that is a reality in everyone s life. How we handle these obstacles reveals our character; we receive inspiration for how to handle obstacles through prayer (communication with God) and by learning how to apply the teachings of the Bible to our own lives. Be hospitable and charitable. Invite your neighbors who are not yet involved. Have each other into your homes. Gather in small groups for pot-luck dinners. Invite friends to church on Sunday mornings and for special events. Look for ways to be involved with your gifts in the different ministries and outreach of our church. Happy New Year! May God Bless our church community and may our community be a blessing to our neighbors and a beacon of love and light in the world in which we live! Jan Rev. Rolando Quiroz rolando@2serveu.org Birthdays & Anniversaries will be posted on the bulletin board. If you are currently signed up to receive church s but suspect you are not receiving all messages, be sure to check your junk or spam folder.

2 Prayer Requests Current Prayer List Barb Haug Betty Gahn Brianna Roberson Chad Schirmer John Behrer Kjell Karlsson Tammy Kamper Will Wallace Ongoing Prayer Needs Adrienne Fisher Alex Shephard Debbie Ferrante Doris Lingerfelt Dylon Nappier Frances Owen Iris Door Jerry Vitt Kim Matthews Liz Pehle (Hoppe) Megan Bressler Mike Williams Mildred Janes Patti Fuller Sylvia Pusateri Tammy Orzel Tom Skaggs Tracy Schall Troy Kweicien Ongoing Prayer Needs (By family): Linthicum Family Anthony Morgan family Jay & Linda Rohrer s 16-year-old niece Michael & Heidi Todd Donald & Renee Vetter Deepest sympathy to: Michael & Heidi Todd & family at the sudden loss of Michael s father. Family of Tiffany Lentz, daughter-in-law of Marvin & Barb Walts, wife to Steve & mother to three great children. Tiffany passed away on Wed, Oct. 19. Cheryl Danforth (Rick Nadler s sister), whose husband passed away. Family of David Bruns (brother of Steve Bruns). David passed away on Wed., Nov 2. Memorial service was Thurs, Nov. 11 at St. Louis Family Church in Chesterfield. Family of Rick Thompson. Rick passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17. He is survived by his wife Connie Thompson; one son, Doug Thompson and wife, Jennifer; one daughter, Tracy Cromer and husband, Greg, of Cedar Hill; seven grandchildren, Ryan, Sean, Rylee, Anthony, Calvin, Emma & Annie. Family of Richard Fuller. Richard passed away on November 22. He is survived by his wife Cathy and daughter Shannon. On Saturday, December 17, a memorial service was held at St. Mark Presbyterian Church. The Mizner Family. Wanda s mother passed away on Saturday, November 26. Thank you so very much for all of your thoughts, prayers and countless acts of kindness to our family over the past years as we have dealt with Tiffany s illness. You have truly been messengers of God s love. Marvin & Barb Walts If you are struggling with difficult circumstances and need someone to talk to, in confidence, please contact Stephen Ministry Leader, Sherri Estes, at

3 Position Gray Summit UMC UMC Labadie Council Chair (Class of 2017, 1 yr.) Rick Nadler Jenny Busch Lay Member to Ann. Conf. (Class of 2018, 2 yrs.) Eric Shoemaker Eric Shoemaker Lay Leader (Class of 2019, 3 yrs.) Eric Shoemaker Eric Shoemaker Class of 2017 (1 year) PPRC (Chair) Patricia Clark Dennis Fischer Trustees Travis Mizner Sara Cunningham Finance (treasurer) Donna Keune Judy Fischer Class of 2018 (2 years) PPRC Charla Stone Mike Murray Trustees (Chair) Gale Mizner John Rieger Finance (secretary) Emanuel Clark William Troutman Class of 2019 (3 years) PPRC William Miller n/a Trustees Donna Keune n/a Finance (Chair) Faye Brockway n/a Ex Offico Members w/vote President/Rep UMC Men Gary Thornhill n/a President/Rep, UMC Women Kathleen Saporita n/a President/Rep, UMC Youth Wanda Malin n/a Comm. On Nominations & Development Pastor/Chair Rev. Rolando Quiroz Rev. Rolando Quiroz Vice Chair Joe Sullivan Evelyn Rieger Lay Leader Eric Shoemaker Eric Shoemaker Class of 2017 (1 year) Jenny Hansel Tom Skaggs Class of 2018 (2 years) Mary Harfst Evelyn Rieger Class of 2019 (3 years) Joe Sullivan Robert Huey

4 On the Calendar Community MLK Service The Connection, 6701 Virginia Ave, St. Louis Sun. Jan. 15 3:00pm MMDC Adult Mission Trip Springfield, IL Sun-Fri February 5 10 { Please contact Bill Troutman at if you are interested in going on the mission trip } Find and like the Gray Summit UMC Facebook page and be sure to share posts & events with your friends! Remember to check the Gray Summit website (& Google calendar) often as new information is frequently added: 2ServeU.org Be sure to update your records with our new address: info@2serveu.org Ash Wednesday Service Pilgrim UCC Labadie Wed. March 1 6:30pm GSUMW Meeting Gray Summit UMC We d. M a r c h 1 6 : 0 0 p m 1st Sunday in Lent Sun. March 5 Daylight Savings Time begins Sun. March 12 Special Offering Sundays New District Office Staff Angela Dennis, Executive Assistant adennis@gatewaydistricts.org Newsletter Publication Dates Angela began working in the District Office on December 5th, filling the position previously held by Sally Hoener, who recently retired. Human Relations Day January 15 Noisy Collection Sunday January 29 Souper Bowl Sunday February 5 One Great Hour of Sharing March 26 January 1 April 1 July 1 October 1 Please send your articles to info@2serveu.org 2 weeks prior to the publication date.

5 The United Methodist Church of Labadie recently celebrated 125 years of service to the Labadie Community with a special service held on Sunday, November 13. In Special Recognition of Gene Harfst Thanks to everyone who helped, in any way, with our annual dinner and bazaar and thank you to all who brought cookies and helped with our cookie sale. We appreciate all your help and hard work. Ellen Sifford, President Gray Summit United Methodist Women Thank you to everyone who visited the craft table on Sunday mornings at Gray Summit UMC in support of the Building & Maintenance Fund. Thank you to Patti Herrell for volunteering to help maintain the church roadside sign at Gray Summit UMC! We appreciate you stepping forward to fill this need. Thanks to all who volunteered to sell newspapers on Old Newsboys Day, Thurs, November 17th. Thank you to all those who helped, donated, and attended our annual dinner & bazaar on Saturday, November 5. Judy Fischer Gene, as you retire from serving as liturgist at Gray Summit UMC, we would like to officially thank you for your years of service and dedication. We will miss your cheerful face and deep voice on Sunday mornings behind the lectern providing the announcements & scripture readings. Please know that your service and talents have been most appreciated. REMINDER: If you are serving as a Sunday School teacher at Gray Summit UMC or UMC Labadie, you must be Safe Sanctuaries Certified. Applications are available in the charge office. Check your status at: Special thanks to Donna Keune, Pat Bowers, Pat Brummett, and Faye Nappier for deep cleaning the sanctuary (polishing all the pews, etc.) Your time and hard work is certainly appreciated!! safesanctuaries

6 Gray Summit UMC 204 Ford St PO Box 97 Gray Summit MO Sunday Worship: 9:00am Children s SS: 9:00am If you aren t currently receiving weekly announcements & reminders but would like to, please call the office and ask to be added to the ing list. UMC of Labadie 217 Washington Street PO Box 7 Labadie MO Sunday Worship: 10:30am Children s SS: During worship Charge Office: info@2serveu.org United Methodist Churches of Gray Summit & Labadie MO PO Box 97 Gray Summit Missouri PLACE STAMP HERE