Fasting: Why and How

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1 1 U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t Magic Valle y Ministries Buhl, Filer, Jerome, Hagerman, Twin Falls, Wendell One Ministry ~ Six Churches ~ Sharing Mission February 2017 Volume 4, Issue 8 The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the world Fasting: Why and How Sat., Feb. 25, 9:30 am to 3 pm Twin Fall First UMC Why do we fast? How to fast? What are some fasting traditions in our faith communities. Speakers: Reverend G. Michael Scarlett from Pocatello First UMC and Reverend Father Michael Habib from St. Ignatius of Antioch Orthodox Christian Church in Twin Falls. Cost $10 - includes lunch. Pancake Supper Tues. February 28 5 pm - 7 pm Wendell UMC Cost by donation Our Pastors and Staff Reverend Michael Hollomon (208) pastormikemvm@ gmail.com Pastor Penny Hodges (208) ummvmpastorpenny@ gmail.com Pastor Elaine Steele (541) lainecee@gmail.com Etha Carruthers (208) ummvmoffice@ gmail.com Super Bowl Party Feb. 5, pm Twin Falls First UMC Watch the game. Bring food to share.

2 2 Our United Methodist Connections Sage District Rev. Gwen Drake District Superintendent or Oregon Idaho Annual Conference Bishop Elaine Stanovsky and greaternw.org Western Jurisdiction of the UMC United Methodist Church UMCOR Global Ministries Discipleship Ministries General Board of Church & Society Connectional Giving Camp & Retreat Ministries The Revised Common Lectionar y February 2 (white) Presentation of the Lord/ Candlemas Malachi 3:1-4 Psalm 84 or 24:7-10 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 February 5 (green) 5th Sunday after the Epiphany Isaiah 58:1-9a Psalm 112: Corinthians 2:1-12 Matthew 5: February 12 (green) 6th Sunday after the Epiphany Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 119:1-8 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37 February 19 (green) 7th Sunday after the Epiphany Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Psalm 119: Corinthians 3:10-11,16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 February 26 (white) Transfiguration of the Lord Exodus 24:12-18 Psalm 99 2 Peter 1:16-21 Matthew 17:1-9 A lectionary is a list of scriptural texts recommended for use in worship or study on a particular day. Christian lectionaries include a reading from the Hebrew Bible, a Psalm, a reading from the Epistles, and a Gospel reading. Preaching Schedule Feb r u a r y Pastor Mike Wendell 9 am Filer 11 am Pastor Penny Pastor Elaine Twin Falls 9:30 am Jerome 11:30 am Hagerman 9:30 am Buhl 11:30 am MVM Mini Kit Camp Sat. Feb. 11, 9 am to 3 pm Jerome United Methodist Church Sew school bags for UMCOR school kits. Knit or crochet sweaters for UMCOR layette kits. Non sewers can cut material for the school bags. Join us at Jerome United Methodist Church for all day or part of the day. Bring a sewing machine if you want to sew. Bring knitting or crocheting supplies. Patterns will be available. Heavy material or cotton can be donated for school bags.

3 3 UMCOR West Mission Trip Claire McClure, Etha Carruthers, Pastor Mike, Pastor Penny, traveled to Salt Lake City on January 8th with two ladies from Montana (Susan Beley and Bertha Roylance) to spend a few days working at the UMCOR West Depot. We verified 2,688 health kits which filled four pallets. UMCOR is a ministry of The United Methodist Church through the General Board of Global Ministries, and our goal is to assist the most vulnerable persons affected by crisis or chronic need without regard to their race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. We believe all people have God-given worth and dignity. UMCOR s work reaches people in more than 80 countries, including the United States. We provide humanitarian relief when war, conflict, or natural disaster disrupt life to such an extent that communities are unable to recover on their own. The depot in Salt Lake City opened in 2009 in a 22,000 square foot warehouse where supplies for six kinds of relief kits and cleaning buckets arrive daily from around the country. Items are sorted into large boxes for health kits, school kits, layette kits, bedding kits, birthing kits, sewing kits, and cleaning buckets. From there already made kits are verified to see that items included are correct and supplies for kits are assembled, then they are boxed to be ready for shipment around the world. These are labeled and stored on pallets in the warehouse until there is a need and UMCOR headquarters arranges to have the kits sent where they are needed. As United Methodists it is a joy to support our world wide ministry each year. We reserved space for next January for our fourth annual MVM Winter Mission Trip. We also reserved space for a Summer Mission Trip to take place July 17-20, Sign up by May 10th to go this summer! A special offering was taken for UMCOR West at our churches on January 1st. Donations were: Buhl $45 Twin Falls $136, and Hagerman $100. We are still waiting to hear from Jerome, Wendell, and Filer. We thank you for your prayers and know they sustained us and blessed our work, Summer Mission Trip to UMCOR West July 16-20, 2017 Spend 3 days working at the UMCOR West Depot in Salt Lake City! Cost $200 - includes lodging (shared room), food, and insurance. Sign up by May 10. Contact Claire McClure or the MVM Office to sign up. Simply Worship Twin Falls First UMC, Wesley Chapel Sundays at 6 pm Hear God s Word. Pray for God s Guidance. Celebrate God s Blessings. 1st Sunday Dinner Wendell UMC February 5, 11 am 2 pm Menu: Spaghetti

4 4 NLI and Bishop s Threshold Event - Boise All church members and leaders are encouraged to attend the Northwest Leadership Institute at Cathedral of the Rockies in Boise on March The staff is attending. Featured speakers include Nadia Bolz-Weber, Bishop Elaine Stanovsky, Rev. Beth Ann Estock, Jason Moore, and Rev. Duane Anders. Sign up online at the Cathedral web site or contact the MVM office. Our district will welcome Bishop Elaine Stanovsky at a Threshold Event on March 11, 2-4 pm at Meridian UMC. The event will provide time for people to meet the new bishop, ask questions, and offer blessings. Ear ly Response Team Training - Feb. 11, Boise Learn to help survivors of disasters in the early days following a disaster. This all-day training on Saturday, February 11, at Whitney United Methodist Church, 3315 Overland Road, Boise will focus on learning the language of emergency response, practical things that can be done to help survivors be safe, sanitary and secure, and a brief introduction to spiritual and emotional care. This training is offered to anyone interested. $25 fee includes lunch and materials. Optional certification at the completion of the class requires a background check and safe sanctuaries training (this will be discussed at the class). If you have questions about this training, contact Becky Platt, Conference UMVIV Coordinator, beckyplatt1@peoplepc.com. Scout Sunday Feb. 12 Jerome & Twin Falls First UMC Celebrate Scouting Ministries by welcoming members of our Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Venturing Crews, and Girl Scouts at worship. Lent Begins March 1st Ash Wednesday services at all MVM churches. Ashes on the corner at Twin Falls and Jerome. Lent Studies at each church; the pastors have chosen John by Adam Hamilton. Support Pack/Troop 67 Eat at Perkins Restaurant on February 20. Perkins has teamed with Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for a Dine and Donate event. Scouts will be at Perkins to welcome you. A portion of the proceeds will go to the scouts. It s Pie Society Monday at Perkins so you get free pie with your meal!

5 5 Buhl UMC, 908 Maple St., Buhl, ID Every Sunday 10 am Adult Sunday School 11:30 am Worship Tuesday, February 14 3:30 pm Church Council meeting (verify with Chuck) Filer UMC, Fifth and Union, PO Box 50, Filer, ID Every Sunday 11 am Worship 1st and 3rd Tuesday 12 noon Kiwanis Meal Hagerman UMC, Fourth and Salmon, PO Box 486, Hagerman, ID Every Sunday 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Adult Bible Study Every Wednesday 10 am Bible Study with Pastor Penny Jerome UMC, 211 S. Buchanan, PO Box 90, Jerome, ID Every Sunday 10 am Sunday School 11:30 am Worship Every Wednesday 5 pm Mary and Martha Food Pantry Monday, February 6 8 am United Methodist Men s Breakfast Thursday, February 9 12:30 pm United Methodist Women (UMW) Wednesday, February noon Susannah Wesley Circle at Jerome Pizza Hut Thursday, February 16 2 pm Rebecca Circle Sunday, February 19 1 pm Creekside Assisted Living Worship Thursday, February 23 7 pm Church Council (verify with chair) Twin Falls First UMC, 360 Shoshone St. E., Twin Falls, ID Every Sunday 9:30 am Worship 6 pm Simply Worship Every Wednesday 1:30 pm Needlewits (ladies gather to stitch, knit, etc, & visit) Sunday, February 6 1st Sunday Food Drive for Twin Falls School Kids Monday, February 20 all day Scout Fundraiser at Perkins Restaurant Wednesday, February 22 6 pm Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet Wendell UMC, 175 E. Main, PO Box 96, Wendell, ID Every Sunday 9am Worship Every Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study with Pastor Mike Every Thursday 4:30 pm Wendell Food Pantry Open Sunday, February 6 11 am - 2 pm Sunday Dinner (cost by donation) Friday, February 10 2:30 pm United Methodist Women (UMW) Monday, February 13 8 am Men s Breakfast Tuesday, February 28 5 pm - 7 pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

6 6 United Methodist Magic Valley Ministries 360 Shoshone St. E. Twin Falls, ID Upcoming Events: Our Events: February 5 February 5 February 11 February 12 February 20 February 25 February 28 Super Bowl Party First Sunday Dinner Mini Kit Camp Scout Sunday Scout Fundraiser Fasting Retreat Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Updated information about church events is available by calling the administrative office Deadlines for bulletins Items for the bulletins and weekly announcements are due in the Administrator s office on Tuesday by Noon. Deadline for UMMVM Newsletter articles, event promotions and notices for the monthly ummvm newsletter are due in the administrator s office by the 15th of each month. Contact for the office Call or ummvmoffice@gmail.com

7 7 Parsonage Sold The parsonage on Cindy Street was sold in early January. The selling price was $175,000. After commission to the real estate agent and closing fees were paid the church received $162,960. The trustees will be investing the money. As per conference rules, one half of the interest will be reinvested and one half will be used toward our churches portion of the pastors housing allowance. Warm up Twin Falls Donations of hats, scarves, and gloves are still be taken. We will place them outside the church while it is cold or until we run out. As of Christmas Day, about 400 items have been put outside and about 100 more are tagged and will be put out soon Donations continue to come in from our congregation and from members of the community. The City Council thanked us for our support of the community. Electronic Giving Options Available You can give your tithes and offerings by automatic withdrawal from your checking account. This is a great way for you to be certain the church will receive your gifts on a regular basis, even if you are out of town or forget one week. You can also give by debit card or credit card through PayPal. We will soon have a tablet available to swipe your card and make your donation on Sunday. You can also visit our website, and donate there via PayPal. If you are interested, contact the church office to have an electronic funds transfer authorization card sent to you. Building Projects at Twin Falls First UMC The trustees are taking care of several projects this winter. All projects were on the long-term planning list for the trustees, so none of the projects were a surprise. Our Greenslate Funds and Endowment Fund earnings help cover the cost of these projects as well as our ongoing building maintenance, repairs, and insurance coverage. The trustees receive regular updates on the balance of the investments and consider carefully when to use the funds. Donations by church members toward the cost of known projects lets us keep our investments growing for future expenses. If you wish to donate toward the cost of our current projects, please mark your check building projects. Projects include: Furnaces: Two rooftop units and one indoor furnace and air conditioning unit have been replaced as a cost of $19,780. Sound System: A new sound board was purchased after a power surge damaged the old one. The cost of sound board was $1,487. The trustees are looking into the possibility of updating the speakers and other sound equipment in the sanctuary. Graffiti: The exterior of the building was tagged with graffiti which was removed at a cost of $321. Interior Vandalism: There have been a few incidents of vandalism inside the building. Some areas have been repaired by volunteers and a bid for the cost of repairs to those beyond the abilities of volunteers are being requested and expected to be about $2,000. Due to the interior vandalism, the trustees are looking into the cost of a security system to monitor building entrances and the areas where there has been vandalism. A list of all projects (major and minor) which have been completed, which are in process, and which need to be done was shared with church council members and is available from the church office for any church member. Donations totaling $3,400 have been received toward our building projects. Link Your Fred Meyer and Smiths Cards to TFFUMC? Your Fred Meyer and Smiths Reward cards can be linked to our church. They donate a percentage of all our sales to the church once per quarter. Be sure your card is linked. Go to Our number with Fred Meyer is For your Smiths card, go to

8 8 Thank you to volunteers! Thank you to everyone who helped clean the education wing rooms. The rooms were ready to welcome Jump Company and the Magic Valley Commonwealth School. Thanks to everyone who provided cookies and salads for the Jones family. Flood Update The recent snowfall, rain, and melting led to several floods at the church. Leaks in the roof were found in the balcony, the elevator, and between the old building and the education wing. Clean up is underway. Repair to the roof will take place as soon as damage can be assessed and repairs to the interior will be done soon after. A claim will be filed with our insurance. Much appreciation to Kevin Wright, Dawn Bunn, Tyson Wright, Brenda Manning, Sharon Bryan, and Ted Deetz for their work to clean up, remove snow and make arrangements for repairs and insurance coverage. Thank you! On behalf of the members of the Twin Falls Senior Center and the members of this fine community, we gratefully acknowledge your gracious donation of $600. Our efforts to continue serving the elderly of this community are blessed by those like you who support and contribute in many ways furthering the needs and services that provide the highest quality meals, services, and activities of our beloved seniors. Each special donation makes a difference in the lives of so many we serve and we appreciate it more than words can express. (note: half of Twin Falls First UMC Christmas Eve offering was donated to the Senior Center). Jeanette Roe financial director Cemetery Plots at Sunset Memorial for Sale The church owns two cemetery plots at Sunset Memorial Park which were donated to our church many years ago. The church is offering them for sale to those in our church family for $1,500 each (current cost from the cemetery is $1,895 each). If you are interested contact the church office. Thank You Greetings! I really appreciate the time, talent, and thoughtfulness that has gone into providing hats, gloves, and scarves for needy people. Thank you very much, to each of you who helped make it happen. Have a joyous, New Year! Love in Christ, Phyllis Berg First Sunday Food Drive Each month the Twin Falls congregation holds a food drive on the first Sunday. Food can be left at the church any time. The food is donated to the Twin Falls School District food pantries which help hungry kids and families. Food may be left on the table in the Friendship Room. Support TFFUMC when you shop online through UMC Market and Amazon Smile Thousands of online stores participate in this easy way to support our local United Methodist Church. Sign up, install the support button so that when you shop a pop up reminds you that you can automatically support the church when shopping on your favorite site through UMC Market. Go to Amazon Smile for your Amazon purchases and choose our church as your supported charity.

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