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1 NEWSLETTER JUNE 2018 HUMC Join us on Sundays at 10:30 am Church Events Sundays: 10:30 am - Worship 11:30 am - Fellowship Time in the Lounge Wednesdays: 6:00 am - Men s Bible Study at Grounded (formally known as MaeBs) 361 N 8th Ave W Hartley IA humc@tcaexpress.net

2 An Introduction from Pastor Mike Fillmore.. Isaiah 43:19 (NRSV) 19 I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Grace and Peace to you all, in the name of Jesus Christ, our risen Lord! My name is Mike Fillmore and I am pleased and excited to be your new pastor. As I write this article, we still do not have a date for the move to your area but we expect the date to be announced soon, and we think it will happen towards the end of June. I am a second career pastor, and I am coming from the United Methodist Church in Montezuma, Iowa. I have been there for three years, and during that time we have enjoyed tremendous blessings both personally, and as a church family. Prior to that I was one-half time associate pastor at Oakwood UMC in Pleasant Hill, a large suburban church on the east side of Des Moines, and one-half time pastor of Des Moines Wesley, an inner city church across from Des Moines East High School. While I was there both churches enjoyed many blessings and we enjoyed some incredible relationships with many, many outstanding people. I am a graduate of Saint Paul School of Theology with a specialty in Wesleyan Studies, and an elder in the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. My wife and I met at Central College and in June, we will have been married for thirty six years, (she has incredible patience with me!). We have three grown children. Our son Luke is just beginning his first full-time pastoral appointment in the United Methodist Church, and he is being sent to Shenandoah, Iowa. Luke and his wife Sarah have one child, eighteen month old Eleanor, whom I cannot say no to for any reason. We also have twin daughters Katie who lives in Iowa City and works for Ameri-Corp, reading to under privilege students in the elementary schools. Katie is a Luther College graduate with a double major in East Asian Studies and Music. She has traveled abroad quite extensively and speaks multiple languages, and plays multiple musical instruments. Our other daughter Ally, is also a Luther College graduate, and she also had double majors, but in Art and Communications. Ally is currently going back to school at UNI to get her teaching component so that she might be an art teacher and coach. She is a very talented photographer and videographer. (Continued on next page)

3 (Continued from previous page) My wife Kathy has her Master s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education and for many years worked as an early childhood teacher/consultant for the Area Education Agency. While we were in Montezuma she taught second grade, and she just accepted a position with the Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency, needless to say we are excited about that! Well, that s just a little about us. We are so anxious to meet each and every one of you, and to hear your stories. I cannot wait to hear about the history of each of the churches, and about your hopes and dreams for each of them. As you begin to pray about the next step for your churches, let me share this God is most definitely NOT Dead! Kathy and I have witnessed each church we have been at come alive again! We have witnessed God do incredible things, making church exciting and fun again. God is alive and active in our world today, and if we are faithful to the call from God, incredible things will happen in Hartley and St. Andrews United Methodist Churches, I am sure of that. Until we arrive, I am asking each one of you to do something-- BE IN PRAY ER. Ask God what the Holy, Divine plan is for each of the two churches. What is God calling us to? When we arrive we will try and discern that call, and decide as a church family how we might best live into that call. That journey is so much fun, we can t wait to get there! Be in prayer, and fear not, God is alive and active in our world. Peace to All, Mike mikefillmore09@gmail.com Follow me on Facebook

4 Youth News VBS Starts Sunday (June 3rd) and runs through Thursday (June 7th) from 6:00-8:30 pm. Don t forget! Softball will begin on June 13th and play every other Wednesday through August 8th with a celebration on August 15th. Each team should have at least 2 women on the roster. Please let Josh know if you have any questions! frcyouth@ tcaexpress You can register online at or there are a few printed forms in the foyer that you can use. The printed forms can be given to the office.

5 Baptisms Oaklei Eloise Vetter Maelea Briar Jo Schmith Birthdate: March 6th, 2018 Parent(s): Colby & Shonda Vetter Baptism Date: May 6th, 2018 Birthdate: April 23rd, 2018 Parent(s): Karlea Schmith Baptism Date: May 20th, 2018 Celebrating with joy as you become a child of God, and receive the gift of Eternal Life

6 2018 Seniors Abigail Decker Ezra Hambrick Colton Schiphoff Kenneth Soden

7 ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHDAYS 4 - Bryan Nelson 6 - Katie Kafer 7 - Melanie Kuchel 9 - Wayne Schaa 10 - Randy Menke 12 - Kate Gellerman, Taylor Koontz, Dale Orthmann 13 - Dee Harder 17 - Rod Ahrenstorff 18 - Dakota Drenth 20 - Dixon Schiphoff 22 - Aubrie Rozeboom 23 - Everett Lenhart 5 - Mike & Mary Donnewerth 11 - Don & Barb Brigham 12 - Ian & Shelly Coburn Richard & Karen Duncan 14 - Marvin & Lois Trojahn 18 - Richard & Gwen Christiansen 19 - Mike & Julie Egdorf Brady & Jennifer Westphal 20 - Rodger & Paula Burley 22 - Ron & Marge Brehmer 25 - David & Peggy Duncan 26 - Larry & Brenda Espey 27 - Russ & Kim Spier 28 - Ron & Cherie Sterk 30 - Rod & Beth Burley Shelley & Mary Westphalen 24 - Ava Dolphin 25 - Lori Smith 29 - Don Stanley 30 - Cindy Campbell, Jessica Riedemann

8 Power Point: June 3: Mary Waltz 10: Linda Awka 17: Cindy Hennings 24: OPEN Sound: June 3: Larry Espey 10: Jeff Sorensen 17: Dave Hobson 24: Dave Patton Camera: June 3: Dixon Schiphoff 10:Julia Meyer 17: Brenton Thomas 24: Janelle Patton Front Door Greeters: 1st Sunday: (even mo.) Darla Strait (odd mo.) Mike & Mary Donnenwerth 2nd Sunday: (even mo.) Jim, Lori & Brenton Thomas (odd mo.) Phil & Vella Smith 3rd Sunday: Sharlene Dodge 4th Sunday: (even mo.) Steve & Kris Byers 5th Sunday: OPEN (odd mo.) Don & Dee Harder Communion Attendants: June 3rd: Ron & Cherie Sterk and Beth Burley (Elements) July 1st: Phil & Vella Smith And Brenda Espey (Elements) Worship Attendants: 1st Sunday: Ron & Cherie Sterk 2nd Sunday: Gary & Jayne Vander Lee (June - Aug.) Terry & Pam Mohni (Sept. - May) 3rd Sunday: Dixon Schiphoff & Family 4th Sunday: Rod & Beth Burley Randy & Rhonda Menke

9 Hartley United Methodist Church Council Meeting Minutes May 14, :00 p.m. Present: Ron Sterk, Kari Schiphoff, Mark Dodge, Don Harder, Janelle Patton, Ruth Hobson, Nichole Doughty, and Pastor Marv Ruth called the meeting to order and Pastor Marv opened the meeting with prayer. The April meeting minutes were approved for filing Membership Report for April. Funerals: Drew Steinbeck, Ronald Brehmer Treasurer s Report: Janelle had compiled a list of the funds given in memorial. The council reviewed the list and discussed ways to utilize the funds. No decision was made. Council reviewed the treasurer s report motion was made to approve by Mark. It was seconded by Kari. Motion carried. Secretary s Report: Kristy Wingert, HMS Music Teacher, had asked to use the piano for her Piano Students. The lessons would be given during the school year (Mondays and Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm). The council had suggested asking for a donation for the use of the piano and building. Individual Aid fund were mentioned due to some expressed need in the community. The council would like a policy in place for any future needs. Ideas were given on how to manage and to proceed. The council had suggested Nichole call the local convenience stores to ask about the ideas that were mentioned. Pastor Marv: Pastor Marv had reviewed his schedule with the council. He had stated that he had met with a family regarding scheduling a Baptism. The family had decided to schedule that Baptism for May 20 th. SPRC: Annual Conference will be held June 8 th till 11th. Pastor Marv plans on attending and returning to the pulpit June 10 th worship service. Trustees: Mark Dodge reports that a Clean Up day will be scheduled when the weather dries up. The council would like to repaint the High School Youth Group room. The committee will schedule that after Vacation Bible School this summer. Worship: Ron thanked the council and the congregation for helping out and filling in with our candle lighters/ushers/attendants during worship. The council would like to see more for volunteering for the multimedia department. Christian Education: Kari had stated that Questioning Night went well. She thanked Ron Sterk for being a great assistance during that evening. Kari had stated that on July 27th-29th she plans on taking the Youth Group to Power Connection in Kansas City. The group will attend Worlds of Fun on Saturday evening (July 28th). Vacation Bible School meeting are going well with the other churches and their involvement. VBS will be held June 3 rd-june 7th. Thursday, June 7th we will have our last day of VBS with the program at the end. Evangelism: The committee has not meet yet this month. Don did mention how the committee is planning a Praise in the Park for July 22nd. More details to come. Missions: The mission committee decided to have collection for the Hygiene Kits. Feel free to grab a list and put together a kit for someone in need. These kits will be delivered to Annual Conference to help fill the truck! Pre-School: Ruth Hobson updated the council with information from the Pre School Board Meeting. She had stated that the Pre School has funds to be used. The Pre School would like to give it to the church for use of building/utilities, etc. Nichole is to call TCA to have the internet router moved to the Preschool Room. The internet connection is really poor in the Pre School Classrooms. The Pre School would like to purchase a 5ft storage cabinet (locked) and asked to have it held in a room. The council agreed upon it knowing that if it needs to be moved due to lack of room, the Pre School will have to find a new location for the cabinet. Next Meeting: Monday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. Ruth closed the meeting with prayer

10 JUNE 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 3 10:30 am Worship Service with Communion 11:45 am Fellowship Time 6:00-8:30 pm VBS 10 10:30 am Worship Service 11:45 am Fellowship Time 17 10:30 am Worship Service 11:45 am Fellowship Time Father s Day 24 10:30 am Worship Service 11:45 am Fellowship Time 4 6:00-8:30 pm VBS 5 6:00-8:30 pm VBS 6 6:00 am Men s Bible Study 6:00-8:30 pm VBS :00 am Men s Bible Study 18 Newsletter Articles Due :00 am Men s Bible Study :00 am Men s Bible Study 7 6:00-8:30 pm VBS 1 2 7:00 pm NA Meeting 8 9 7:00 pm NA Meeting IA Annual Conference (9th-11th) :00 pm NA Meeting 21 2:15 pm CMHC Worship :00 pm NA Meeting :00 pm NA Meeting

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