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1 FAIRFAX MESSENGER FEBRUARY 2016 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 Mon Thurs Fri: by appt Study: Cell: fairfaxumc@fairfaxmo.net Mailing Address: Pastor Roger Cary PO Box 308 Fairfax, MO Pastor s Corner - Rev. Roger Cary The cold winds and sour weather of winter have invaded northwest Missouri. Like it or not, this is a yearly occurrence in this part of the world. Yet this is also a time of rest; rest for the land, rest for those engaged in agriculture, rest for before the journey we will be sent on by Christ himself, to bring life and hope to a world who see s little good ahead of them. In order to prepare for this journey, we enter a time of reflection ourselves, a time of preparation of our own soul and spirit. Yes, friends, it is that time of year again in which we are called to look inwardly and set right the things we have been lax in over the past year. Our own heritage, that of Methodists, calls us to spend much more time engaged in the spiritual disciplines of prayer, studying scripture, and being accountable to each other. The last one is likely the one each of us have the most difficulty with. It is hard to share our life with the person in the next pew who may not be a part of our maternal or paternal family. I want to say that it may seem difficult and yet we do this often without even recognizing it. When we ask for prayers, or someone intercedes on our behalf with God we are being accountable to one another. St. Paul tells us to lift one another up, to bear each other s burdens. I want to commend each of you for accomplishing this throughout the time I have been appointed to be in service with you. As part of this ongoing reflection we begin on February 10, 2016 with our Ash Wednesday service at 5:30 pm. Yes, Lent begins early with Resurrection Sunday occurring on March 27. During the time of Lent, we will be engaging a six-week study authored by Rev. Rob Renfroe titled A Way Through the Wilderness: Growing in Faith when Life is Hard. Along with that Continued on page 2

2 Continued from page 1 there will be a sermon series based on these lessons. This is a reminder that we are sent into the wilderness just as Jesus was in preparation for ministry, to prepare ourselves to be sent just as Jesus was sent to us. The series will have the following weekly sermon titles based on the scriptures cited: 1. No Way Out of the Wilderness (February 14) Deuteronomy 8:2-4 Matthew 4: Entering the Wilderness (February 21) Genesis 3:23-24a James 1:2-4 Luke 22: Walking with Others in the Wilderness (February 28) Numbers 10:30-31 Galatians 6:2 Matthew 22: Walking with God in the Wilderness (March 6) Jeremiah 29: Corinthians 12:9-10 John 12: Avoiding Wrong Turns in the Wilderness (March 13) Exodus 14:11-12 Philippians 4:10-14 John 16: Coming Out of the Wilderness (March 20) Joshua 2:5-7 Hebrews 4:1-3 Matthew 11:28-30 March 27, 2016-Easter/Resurrection Sunday May you begin to prepare your hearts and minds to receive God s word as it is proclaimed. Amen. Tarkio/Fairfax/Westboro Food Pantry November numbers: 119 individuals/60 families. December numbers: 156 Individuals/70 families. Fairfax United Methodist Church is scheduled to work the Tarkio/Fairfax/Westboro Food Pantry the month of February, Volunteers are needed for Feb.16, 9:00 to 11:00 am and 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Also Feb. 18, 23 & 25, 9:00 to 11:00 am. If you wish to volunteer, contact Barb Jones at , or in person at church. She will be making out the work schedule. A reminder to volunteers: If schools are closed due to inclement weather the Food Pantry will also be closed.

3 Cornerstone: Nov. 16, years! The date for the celebration is November 13,2016. Please save the date. The centennial committee is looking for pictures of the interior of the church before The committee also is requesting pictures of weddings that have been held in the church since We would like to make a DVD of those pictures. Please contact the church office if you have any pictures we can use to make copies. If you have an idea or would like to be involved, please let Danny Kemerling know or contact the church office. Watch the bulletins for next meeting date/time. We ll be having a Trivia game later in the year with our tidbits of church history Church History: Did You Know.? On Thursday, April 10, 1952 the Methodist church had a rummage sale & served a dinner the chickens were dressed by the church ladies! On Sunday, September 7, 1975 the new kitchen was dedicated with a basket dinner. And on Sat. December 27, 1975 Virginia McMahon, Virginia Moore, Edna Evans and Vera Bowman went to Tarkio, Rock Port and Shenandoah to buy new skillets for the church kitchen! Can you identify everyone in this photo?

4 Women s Evening Edition The first WEE meeting of 2016 was held Wednesday evening January 13 th with five present: Mardee Collingham, Sandy Burke, Alice Kemerling, Lois Wiley, and Amy Sefrit. Mardee opened with prayer. Sandy reported a yearend balance of $4, $36 was sent to CARE. A thank you note from CARE was read. Amy Sefrit led a devotion from Lysa Terkeurst s book Unglued. The group decided to make this book the devotional book for The sign up lists for devotions and refreshments were passed around the group. Sandy reported that a total of $205 had been sent to our selected missions during This money came from our monthly offerings. The group voted to have monthly offerings go to the following in the coming year: January-March Tarkio Food Pantry, April-June Judy Keith Mu Kappa, July September C.A.R.E. and Oct-November Atchison County Salvation Army. This year we would like to send a minimum of $50 to each. The treasury will make up the difference when less than $50 is collected. Lois Wiley reported that visits would be made to the jail this week. Juda House will be served a meal March 13 th with Group 1 in charge. It was decided that a calling tree would be good to remind members of meeting dates. Lois -Group 1, Amy -Group 2, Mardee -Group 3, Alice- Group 4, Sandy -Group 5 and Nancy -Group 6. Mardee agreed to continue as President of WEE. Sandy will continue as treasurer. $8 was collected in the mission offering. Next Meeting: February 17th at 6:30 pm. (Pushed back one week due to Ash Wednesday falling on the 10th) Sandy Burke will serve refreshments. Mardee Collingham will lead devotions. SOUPER SUNDAY Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 11:45 am we will share a Soup and Sandwich Lunch with the local community. Pastor Roger is making a crock pot full of winter beef vegetable soup. Still need more soup, sandwiches, and desserts. Please contact Pastor Roger or let the office know if you can bring something! ( or umc@fairfaxmo.net) The following is from minutes of quarterly conference March 2, It was moved that this quarterly conference, or nomination by the pastor, elect a judicious committee of seven members of our church being, B.D. Daulton, C.H.Schooler, C.R. Combs, A.F.Neal, I.C.Senift, E.R. McMahon, and A.R. Hackett, who shall form an estimate of the amount necessary to build church building, and that this quarterly conference authorize said committee to proceed to plan, take subscriptions for the required amount, contract with architect and builder, to build such building as said committee shall agree upon, on Lots 1-2-3&4 Block 7, O.P. in the City of Fairfax State of Missouri. The minister was W.P. Hunt, recording secretary was I.C. Senift Seenagers Seenagers will be having a pot luck supper at the church on Saturday, February 27 at 6:30 pm. So bring your sweetheart and let s celebrate Valentine s Day (even it s we re a bit late!). We will be playing a music trivia game. Mardee

5 Thank You United Methodist Men: Wed., February 24 at 6:00 pm, potluck. Women s Evening Edition Wed., February 17, 6:30 pm. February Birthdays Bruce VanGundy 02/01 David Evans 02/02 Scott Swinehart 02/02 James Monk 02/03 Casey Graves 02/03 Patty Gibson 02/04 Kelly Barnes 02/05 Jim Davis 02/05 Mary Anne Pennel 02/05 Grant Hopkins 02/06 Jerry Hall 02/09 Judy Holtz 02/10 Phil Graves 02/13 Cherish Pruett 02/13 Mike Monk 02/14 Max Hopkins 02/17 Tim Oswald 02/17 Melvin Rogers 02/20 Jim Whittington 02/20 Mackenzie Milligan 02/23 Jeff Burke 02/24 Russ Brown 02/26 February Anniversaries Roger & Melanie Riley 02/01 Kaleb & Ashley Oelze 02/11 Harold & Susan Gomel 02/15 Tracy & Holly Barnes 02/20 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. Thanks so much to everyone for the Christmas gift and Christmas wishes! God Bless! -Darla Methodist Church Family, Thank you so much for your very generous Christmas gift. I appreciate your kindness to me! Bless you all! - Love in Christ, Janet 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 ( )

6 FEBRUARY 2016 Fairfax United Methodist Church 305 N. Broadway, PO Box 318, Fairfax, MO SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Promise Keepers: 6:00am Pastor Roger Cary PO Box 308, Fairfax, MO Cell: Atch. Cnty. Singles Group: TUMC s fh Ash Wednesday Promise Keepers: 6:00am Ash Wednesday Service: 5:30pm Exodus 34:29-35 Psalm 99 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Luke 9:28-36 (37-43) 14 1 st Sunday in Lent Valentine s Day 15 President s Day 16 Food Pantry: 9:00-11:00am 7:00-8:00pm (staffed by FUMC) 17 Promise Keepers: 6:00am W.E.E.: 6:30pm 18 Food Pantry: 9:00-11:00am (staffed by FUMC) Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Romans 10:8b-13 Luke 4: nd Sunday in Lent 22 Deadline: Mar. Newsletter 23 Food Pantry: 9:00-11:00am (staffed by FUMC) 24 Promise Keepers: 6:00am UMM: 6:00 pm 25 Food Pantry: 9:00-11:00am (staffed by FUMC) Seenagers: 6:30pm Potluck at church Genesis 15:1-12, Psalm 27 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 13: rd Sunday in Lent 29 Isaiah 55:1-9 Psalm 63:1-8 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9 Worship Schedule Sunday School: 9:30am Worship: 10:30am Channel 61: 4:00pm Tues Pastor s Hours 8:00 am 12:00 pm Mon Thurs Fri. by appointment (cell) fairfaxumc@ fairfaxmo.net Office Hours 8:00 am 12:00 pm Mon Thurs umc@fairfaxmo.net Fax:

7 Stewardship 2016: Receipts as of January 26, 2016: Plate Sunday Offerings: First 3, Attendance: 32 Second 1, Third Fourth Fifth - - Total Offerings: 6, Received Received Special Offerings: in Month To Date Altar Flowers Back Pack Buddies Building Use Bulletins Church Camp/Mission Festival of Sharing Food Pantry Loose Change Misc. Income Roof Sunday School Web Site Special Sundays: Human Relations Day One Great Hour of Sharing Native American Ministries Peace with Justice World Communion UM Student Day BUDGETED General Account only: Received to Date Total Income: 7, Needed to Date Total Income: 10, (2,688 per week) We do evening visits once a week or no less than twice a month. If you feel led to help or have more questions, please contact Lois or facebook You can find a link on our church website at: Serving our church in February: Acolyte: the children Ushers: Communion Steward: Roger & Suzanne Southard Altar Flowers: Mark & Debbie Sly in memory of Betty Lou Sly and Jerry Ryan Liturgist: DeAnna Coggin Bulletins: Feb. 7 - Nancy Gaines Feb Feb Feb Web Site Sponsor: Roger & Suzanne Southard (2016 sign-up sheets are at the church...you may call the church office to get signed up ) Ash Wednesday Worship Service February 10th at 5:30 pm. Prayers On Thursday, February 4th, the Bishop and Cabinet will be praying for Fairfax United Methodist Church. Please keep them in your prayers and thoughts leading up to, and during, that day also! Atchison County Singles group Sun., February 7, 12:15 pm at Tarkio UMC s fellowship hall. This is a breakfast/brunch potluck dinner! All singles across the county are invited!

8 FAIRFAX MESSENGER FEBRUARY 2016 Fairfax United Methodist Church 305 N. Broadway P.O. Box 318 Fairfax, MO Address Service Requested Dear Friends in Fairfax, JANUARY ~ 2016 ~ THANKS RE-CENTER. This is often on my Google maps screen as I travel, especially if I have needed to scroll in for more details or out for a larger perspective. With a touch of my finger, the screen is indeed re-centered, and the journey continues. This analogy seems to fit the New Year as well! After the hustle and bustle of holiday plans and travel, it has felt good to be at home and get my bearings again ~ to re-center. After some significant times with the Lord, I am recharged and poised with purpose as I look to the opportunities God has for ministry with MKs this semester! Thank you for your partnership! Financial gifts will help cover the January travel to Texas for LeTourneau s Missions Emphasis Week! I m excited to connect with several MKs there particularly, whom I have gotten to know. Please pray for my workshop on transition: preparation, presentation, good interactions. Thanks! Thank you too for prayers as I traveled to TX and NC for Christmas ~ it was a special family time, and an uneventful journey traffic/travel-wise. Praying your New Year is re-centered in the One who gives us life and hope. Serving Him with you, - Judy Keith Mu Kappa Regional Coordinator, 1301 E. 123rd Terr. #C, Olathe, KS 66061,