Circuit Writer June 2017

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1 Circuit Writer June 2017 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Acts 2:1-2 Dear Friends in Christ: Greetings to you all from St. Charles, IL. I am here along with representatives of our Church attending the 178 th Session of the Northern Illinois Annual Conference, The United Methodist Church. It was such a blessing to start off this wonderful conference on the Day of Pentecost. There are hundreds of attendees from all over the Conference and guests from other places. I thank God for this opportunity to represent you all wonderful people at Rock Falls UMC. The theme of the conference this year is Light Shines Through The theme is aptly represented by a painting by Kristine Marshall titled: The Great Hope. More details and information of the proceedings will be presented to the church upon our arrival or in our next Newsletter. Back at our Church, our Membership Committee is faithfully working towards updating our Church Membership Records. We realized that it has not been updated in a long time. As a church we are required to present updated Membership details to the Conference every year. In this regard if you receive a letter from the Committee please update your info and return it for which we will be grateful. Summer vacation has begun; several of our young folks had their graduation parties and are planning for their future studies. Some are planning for vacation and at church we are planning for a fun filled and a blessed Vacation Bible School, please send your children and also please come over to volunteer, I can assure its lots of fun. At the parsonage, we started a small garden with flowering and vegetable plants, along with some Sun flower and Rose plants, it is a beauty to watch them grow and are amazed by the colors of creation. If you would like to come over and spend some time with us, please feel free to do so. Also this month, our family completed our first year of ministry with you all at RF UMC. Thanks for your warm welcome and wonderful hospitality over the year. We are blessed to know so many wonderful folks here. My office as well the parsonage is always open for your visits, come over for a chat or for a cup of coffee. Satya and the girls are doing well, we have started college campus visits for Nima. Finally pray for us as we will be praying for you. Also it is my prayer that the Holy Spirit rests on each one us like the experience of the disciples on the first day of Pentecost and help us in our own faith journeys. God s Blessings! Pastor Solomon

2 Ushers Bob Ashley, Robyn Meinen, Russ Seifken, &Tom Thompson H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y 1st - Allie Royer 1st - Shelley Allen 2nd -Joyce Bechdolt 2nd - Katie Thatcher 3rd - Neddie Watts 4th - Mike Clevenger 5th - John W. Marshall 5th - Kameron Eakle 6th - Jack Linker 6th - Evan Laws 8th - Emily Weeks 9th - Kaydence Weeks 10th - Mary Duffy 13th - Katie Kuhlemier 13th - Lee Spika 15th - Megan Huffman 18th - Dan Huffman 20th - Greg Bohlken 20th - Cathy Willis 21st - Mary Rick 22nd - Samantha Bright 23th - Tom Luther 23rd - Sam Spencer 24th - Ronald Huffman 25th - Kevin Kuhlemier 26th - LaVern Smith 26th - Madison Thatcher 27th - Lynn Marshall 28th - Virginia Hunter 30th - Art Deem 6th - Kevin & Roxanne Kuhlemier 7th - Henry & Shelley Allen 13th - Chris & Tanet Raymer 16th - Rick & Carolyn Long 17th - Rod & Donna Brooks 20th - Brad & Angie Leuschke 22nd - Kevin & Janelle Henson 23rd - Charlie & Shirley Anderson 24th - Jim & Jackie Turffs 30th - Martin & Lori Kyger

3 Total Offerings for May: $ 7954 Total Bills for May: (Including Staff Salaries) $ 8741 Pastor Church Office Administrator Rev. Dr. Solomon Sudhakar PhD Phone: (773) solomonsudhakar@yahoo.com Danielle Jaso, Secretary Phone: (815) rockfallsumc@gmail.com Director of Music Ministries UMW will meet at the Church at 11am on Wednesday, June 7th to car pool to Larry & Judy s Campsite. Bring a dish to pass. Please have any item you would like to be in the following months Circuit Writer to the church office by the 3rd Monday of the month. You can the office at rockfallsumc@gmail.com or stop in the church or call the office at (815) Mid -Week Wednesday s at 5:30pm in the Chapel Organists Pianist Christian Education Director Director of Communications Custodian Kevin O Keefe Pat Simester Lori Kyger Tom Luther Lori Kyger Jodi Perez Janna Groharing Craig Deem This newsletter is created by human hands directing modern Technology. If you notice any errors, please let us know. We will be happy to make any corrections.

4 Rock Falls United Methodist Church Church Council Meeting - Thursday, May 18, 2017 Present: Jodi Perez, Rod Brooks, Donna Brooks, Carol Siefken, Larry Thompson, Pastor Solomon, and Russ Siefken. Staff Parrish working on new job descriptions. Financial reported we are in the black because of the Easter offering and the pledge drive. Thanked the 55 people who made pledges. These should cover 1/3 of the annual budget of the church. Raised $314 from the surprise egg hunt. Trustees reported working on a mowing schedule. Putting together a rental agreement. Christian Education, working on the Bible School schedule, June 26 thru June 30. Working on a new bible study for adults. Membership, has been go through the books to update the members of the church are for at least the last six years. Church Women United are planning an outing on June 7 to Landuits Lake. Will be doing the food for the Rock Falls Centennial for the concert on August 4 at the new riverfront park. Pastor reported it was very successful Easter. Hosted a group of area Methodist ministers at the parsonage for lunch and Russ attended. Mid Week worship services are doing fine and will continue during the summer except for maybe July. Will be attending his first annual Northern Illinois Annual Conference to be held in St. Charles on June 4 thru the 6. Jodi will be attending along with the Siefken s. Working with local churches for the Rock Falls Centennial celebration on Sunday, July 29 at the new Riverfront park. Meeting was adjourned at 7:30. Congratulations to our graduates 8 th Grade: Luke Ackerman, Josh Howard, Savannah Pinske, Madison Thatcher, and Emma Watts. We wish them success in the next step in their life! All kids- invite their neighbors and friends to come to Surf Shack Bible School June 26th -30th. Please have registrations forms to Jodi or the church office by Wed, June 21 ( information can also be called into the church office). All item donations should please be turned into the church office by Sunday, June 18th; unless you re donating a food item which is due Sunday June 25. Thank you to all our church family for you donations!!

5 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Bear Necessities Offering UMW Meeting 12:15pm pm- Membership Meeting 10:00am- Bear Necessities Work Day Flag Day 6pm - Church Council Meeting 10am-12pm Bear Necessities Personal Care Pantry 18Noisy Plate

6 Rock Falls United Methodist Church th Avenue Rock Falls, IL (815) ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Non Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit #48 Rock Falls, IL Join us June 26th-June 30th 9:00-11:30 as we catch the wave for God s love at Rock Falls United Methodist Church s 2017 Vacation Bible School