Vacation Bible School. June 6-10, :00 AM-12:00 PM 4 year olds thru 6th grade

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1 June 2016 Activities! Snacks! Bible Stories! Bible Verses! Bible Challenges! Games & Crafts! Vacation Bible School June 6-10, :00 AM-12:00 PM 4 year olds thru 6th grade Volume 20 Issue 6 Preregistration Forms are available in the church office, by the elevator or in this issue. This year the kids will be collecting canned vegetables and canned fruit for the Schuyler County Food Basket and donating money towards Heifer International. Schuyler County Food Basket provides food to local residents who are in need of assistance. Heifer International empowers families to turn hunger and poverty into hope and prosperity-but their approach is more than just giving them a handout. Heifer links communities and helps bring sustainable agriculture and commerce to areas with a long history of poverty. Their animals provide partners with both food and reliable income, as agricultural products such as milk, eggs and honey can be traded or sold at market. When many families gain this new sustainable income, it brings new opportunities for building schools, creating agricultural cooperatives, forming community savings and funding small businesses. Animal donations can provide families a hand up, increasing access to medicine, school, food and a sustainable livelihood. The kids will be able to see how many animals they bought as the donations progress throughout the week. Thank you for your contributions! Rushville First United Methodist Church Located on the corner of Congress & Jefferson Pastor Grant Armstrong Teresa Boyd, Administrative Secretary; Mark Ross, Director of Music Ministries Phone , Fax office@rushvillefumc.org Blue Jean Saturday Night Worship 5:00 PM Sunday Worship 8:15 & 10:35 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM

Worship, Attendance & Giving for May Weekend of Sat 8:15 10:35 Offering May 1 40 59 72 $4,506.30 May 8 21 45 89 $3,305.00 May 15 34 50 78 $3,822.00 May 22 33 71 90 $3,436.

This project was inspired by Mary Sue Merritt, who made them with her fifth grade students for many years. The time capsules are not to be opened until the students graduate from high school!

It was awesome to see the sanctuary full with so many people there to support our students and our program. The kids did a fabulous job of entertaining, as always, and a good time was had by all.

2 Worship, Attendance & Giving for May Weekend of Sat 8:15 10:35 Offering May $4, May $3, May $3, May $3, May 29 Open Arms Preschool News News from the Pews Our last day of preschool was Friday, May 13. We were busy during our last week making time capsules for each individual student. This project was inspired by Mary Sue Merritt, who made them with her fifth grade students for many years. The time capsules are not to be opened until the students graduate from high school! Our graduation ceremony was held Wednesday, May 11 and we were thrilled to have more than 100 guests in attendance. It was awesome to see the sanctuary full with so many people there to support our students and our program. The kids did a fabulous job of entertaining, as always, and a good time was had by all. We have 6 students who will be moving on to Kindergarten in the fall: Ava Pollitt, Will Pollitt, Rachel Peterman, Moses Monteen, Elisabeth Burton, and Jacob Watkins. We wish them the best of luck and will miss them very much next year. We have many upgrades for our classroom and playground slated to take place this summer and we are very excited about that. Our class roster for the school year is filling up fast, so anyone interested in enrolling a student is encouraged to apply right away. From all of the students and staff at Open Arms, have a great summer! As a faith community, we graciously continue to return gifts to our generous God. Through His grace and the workings of His Holy Spirit, we are enabled to accomplish the ministry He has set for us in the community and throughout the world. Thank You. June 1 Rebekah Busby Betty Roberts Mark & Kim Tyson 2 Keith DeMoss 3 Olivia Kliffmiller 4 Colleen Crone Caydence Taylor 5 Andy Maxwell 7 Jason Klitz Steve & Karen Beghtol Sam & Luan Gossage 8 Jenny Little, Joe Esther 9 Cathy Teel, Michaela Lamb Don & Donna Young 10 Verne & Faye Crone 11 Andy Ebby Ken & Lora Vogler Tim & Shalee Painter 13 Nancy Stauffer, Courtenay Cox Ring Ron & Linda Peters 14 Charles & Sheila Burton Bill & Debbie Worthington Don & Karen Phillips 15 Tanner Spencer 17 Donovan Anderson, Robert Utter Jeff & Jane Kliffmiller 18 Piper Moore 19 Bill Kinsey, Stephanie Ewing Linda Peacock 20 Jana Boyd 21 Jerry & Martha Walker Kelly & Leesa (Young) Merrill 22 Marie Leonard, Shalee Painter, Camdyn Royer Aaron & Mary Ann Hard 23 Thomas Wilson, Mindy Garrett Juna Garrett, Cathy Spencer Nathan & Stacey Briney 24 Mary Lou Gillenwater, Liesel Vincent Josh & Cathy Spencer 25 Madelynn Graham, Maren Haney Myriah Zeeck Jim & Jody Worthington 26 Karen Phillips Ron & Sylvia Herr Zac & Tabitha Royer 27 Drew & Yvette Seal 28 Wilbur Kindhart, Allison Sargent Matt & Stephanie Hendricks 29 Jim Moore, Logan Ambrosius 30 Katelynn Stover, Leanne Lamb Madison Plumer, Moses Monteen

Monica Shepherd has been undergoing tests. Mary Lou Phillips would like our prayers. Jennifer Ward fell and broke her wrist and had surgery. Philip Esther had surgery on his broken knee cap.

3 News from the Pews Prayers for our Church Family Please continue to keep these family members and loved ones in your prayers. Please keep the families of Gerald Jerry McClelland, Tammy Brierton Spencer, Harold Beard, Nathan Edmiston, Betty Herche, Mary Armstrong, Francis Stambaugh & Gerald Tomlinson in your prayers. Monica Shepherd has been undergoing tests. Mary Lou Phillips would like our prayers. Jennifer Ward fell and broke her wrist and had surgery. Philip Esther had surgery on his broken knee cap. Dennis Wenger received a good report from doctors. We have been asked to keep Peggy Settles in our prayers. A friend of David Duncan, Hank, could use our prayers. Mark & Patti Prather still need lots of prayers. Doris Young fell and broke her hip. Cheryl Smith had some surgery. Tom Davis was able to be a stem cell donor for his sister. Glenna Prather is in back at Heritage Health in Jacksonville. Tom Eifert would like to have our prayers as he deals with health issues. Jeff Peacock will be having heart surgery. Jim Moore had some surgery. We have been asked to keep Larry Trone in our prayers. Carter Thomas needs our prayers. Jeanne Bartlett was taken to Memorial Hospital, David Jones is in McDonough Hospital. Marty Cunningham will be having neck surgery. Max McClelland is in the hospital. Ron Busby had knee replacement surgery. We are pleased to announce the baptism and new membership of Eric & Corrie Swenson on May 8. Please help us welcome this family into the church family. If you have any updates on the following folks that might result in having their names removed from the list, please contact the church office so that corrections can be made. Please continue to remember these folks in your prayers as well: Cathy Heckel, Mary Ward, Diana Dowacter, John Cessna, Joe Simpson, Dan Swift, Norma Toland, Linda Wilson, Elvis Wilson, Melissa Poling, Dusty Mathis, Donna Manning, Joyce Schafer, Brian Stephens and family, Duane Easley, Kruse Logsdon, Dean Taylor, Barry Scego, Pam McNeely, Beatrice Hall, Sharon Russell Peck, Bonnie Vaughn, Brenda Reynolds, Eloise Baxter, Dorcas Herche, Dick Etter, Doris Young, Warren Dodds, Dale Abbott, Marie Leonard, Mike Dean, Dixie Prather, Helen Donohew, Dessie Zingher, Don Webster, Gale Lee, Denine Cox, Norma Rowland, Amanda Law, Nancy Stauffer, Edith Goldsborough, Kristi Hamilton, Freddie & Sherry Henninger, Mildred Hunter, Florence Bottorff, Wayne Runkle, Bill Kinsey, Frank Billingsley, Virginia Stocker, Luan Phillips, Larry Lashbrook, Pat Unger, Janet Hayes, Emmett Garriott, Dana Hopping, Sue Morrell, Eric Peacock, Nancy Greene, Beth Stambaugh, Georgie Haney, Vera Royce, Linda Allen, Jim Stevenson, Linda Shaw, Kraig Kotter, Tonya Gaither, Margaret Street, Jonathan Cox, Larry Trone, Tom Eifert, Glenna Prather, Peggy Settles and Carter Thomas. Each week in worship we will be lifting up a different church or charge and pastoral team from our community in prayer. As we lift up our brothers and sisters in Christ and their work for the Lord, the ministry and message of Christ shall be strengthened. This month we will be praying for the following churches and their pastors: The week of June 5 Assembly of God Church Terry Lucas The week of June 12 Astoria & Sheldon s Grove UMC Robert Green The week of June 19 Browning & Sugar Grove Methodist Church Charla Meyers The week of June 26 Cass Schuyler Hospice Chaplain Carl Wiggins

THANK YOU TO ALL CHOIR DIRECTORS AND MUSICIANS News from the Pews United Methodist Women s Prayer Calendar 2016 You set aside time on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings to director your choirs by

Even though at times you may think that your leadership goes unnoticed, it is well appreciated by all.

4 THANK YOU TO ALL CHOIR DIRECTORS AND MUSICIANS News from the Pews United Methodist Women s Prayer Calendar 2016 You set aside time on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings to director your choirs by providing special music for the services and helping your choirs to learn music and further their gift of music for the glory of God. Even though at times you may think that your leadership goes unnoticed, it is well appreciated by all. Dianne Klitz, director of Angel Chimes, and Mary Sue Merritt, director of Joy Bells, have retired. Their many years of service to the choirs are greatly appreciated and we wish them all the best. Also, thank you to Shelia Burton, director of Generations; Kay Divan, and Jen Little, directors of Cherub Singers; Pastor Grant and Amy, directors of the 1-4 praise choir; for their dedication throughout the year. There are many besides those who sing or play in the choirs that share their gift of music through solos or duets or by participating in the Praise Band and we thank you for your talents you share with us. May God Bless you and have a wonderful summer and see you in the Fall. First United Methodist Church Music Department Thank You Thank you to Mark Tyson & Bob Walker for all your hard work on the safety railing installation in the sanctuary! June 1 Deuteronomy 26:14-19 June 2 Isaiah 65:13-19 June 3 2 Timothy 4:1-8 June 4 Matthew 24:42-47 June 5 Zephaniah 1:4-6, 14-16; 2:3 June 6 Deuteronomy 4:9-14 June 7 Proverbs 16:1-9 June 8 Ezekiel 33:27-33 June 9 Matthew 11:25-30 June 10 1 Peter 5:1-6 June 11 1 Peter June 12 Zephaniah 3:6-8 June 13 Hebrews 10:19-25 June 14 Hebrews 11:1-6 June 15 Hebrews 11:7-12 June 16 Hebrews 11:13-22 June 17 Hebrews 11:23-28 June 18 Hebrews 11:29-39 June 19 Zephaniah 3:9-14, 20 June 20 1 Kings 17:17-24 June 21 Psalm 52 June 22 Psalm 63:1-5,11 June 23 Isaiah 59:12-16 June 24 Jeremiah 5:1-5 June 25 Amos 5:10-15 June 26 Romans 1:18-22, June 27 John 1:1-9 June 28 John 15:18-27 June 29 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 June 30 Galatians 2:11-21

5 Rushville 1 st United Methodist Church Corner of Congress & Jefferson P.O. Box 208 Rushville, IL News from the Pews NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Rushville, IL PERMIT NO. 47 Change Service Requested News from the Pews Sunday Worship Info for June June 5 8:15 AM 10:35 AM Acolytes: Macon Kessler Bronson Bartlett Liturgist: Cathy Teel Cheri Baker Greeters: Dave & Lucille Morgan Dan, Niki, Adam, Cora & Gretchen Wise June 12 Acolytes: Macon Kessler Jason Klitz Liturgist: Tina Cox Praise Band Greeters: Betty Davis & Betty Johnson Josh & Isaac Little, Makalee & Tyson Davidson June 19 Acolytes: Macon Kessler Lilli Armstrong Liturgist: Sarah Duncan Carol Fuller Greeters: Rod & Barb Schoonover Jerry & Joan Ewing & Mindy Newell June 26 Acolytes: Macon Kessler Aubrey Sorrell Liturgist: Chris Utter Praise Band Greeters: Ron Busby & Teresa Boyd Alan, Holly, Keely & Katie Acheson

6 News from the Pews Recent Graduates from Rushville 1st UMC 8th Grade Reese Elizabeth Esther Brady Ross Klitz Megan E. Quillen Tyler Scott Trone High School Austin Lee Allen Madison Elizabeth Plumer Caleb Austin Quinn Sandra Spence Olivia Mackenzie Vincent Eric Timothy Zeeck College/University Tori Breedlove Dow Naropa University, Bolder, Colorado Masters in Somatic Counseling Psychology/ Concentration in Dance Therapy Allison Sargent SIU Edwardsville Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Dedication of Memorial Gifts May 28 & 29, 2016 Safety Rail in Sanctuary & New Fence by the Parking Lot Geneva Reuschel Betty Grider Aileen Ewing Joe Hermon Marvin Rutledge Jane Bowcott Minnie Bartlow Dennis Quillen Eva Little Mary Bauer Vivian Brown Velma Post Robbie Ervin Margaret King Aileen Boehm Edith Moore Leland Sargent Ansel Bartlett Dwight Baxter Organ Repair Fund Sam Davis New Sanctuary Christmas Tree Jerry Merritt Music Department Doug Kettering

7 Midwest Mission Distribution Center In the first couple of months of 2016, they partnered with Mombasa Relief Initiative (Kenya, Africa), the Sisters of St. Frances (Africa) and World Mission Outreach Center (Nicaragua). Mombasa Relief Initiative (MRI) has been providing health, education and economic enrichment opportunities for children and families in 7 different schools in Mombasa, Kenya for 20 years. Because of your donations, MMDC sent 298 Personal Dignity Kits and 301 Children s School Bags to Chicago, IL. MRI packed supplies in suitcases to carry to Kenya by 30 Missionaries. The Sisters of St. Frances in Independence, MO sent 7,000 pounds of MMDC supplies to African countries. This includes 916 little girl outfits, 558 little boy outfits, 36 school desks, 336 children school bags, 16 electric sewing machines, 9 treadle sewing machines and many other medical supplies. World Missions Outreach s desire is to reach the people of Nicaragua by meeting their spiritual and physical needs. They do this by equipping people with the right tools to help treat the root of poverty, not just the symptoms, through education and discipleship. MMDC sent medical supplies, sewing machines, Personal Dignity Kits, school bags and much more adding up to 14,691 pounds. This center distributed 3,780 cleaning buckets and 1,471 health kits to the people of Missouri and Illinois during the flood that happened right after the 2015 Christmas holiday. The distribution center has a Sewing Machine Crew, that cleans and repaired 1,000 sewing machines that ready to be sent to other countries. The United Methodist Women have taken several groups of ladies to Chatham for a day of volunteering at different times. The center is always looking for more volunteers. If anyone is willing to be part a group of volunteers please contact a member of the UMW to get a time scheduled to go and volunteer. Appreciation Breakfast For all EMT s, Police, and Fire Personal Come join us on Sunday, June 5, at 9:15-10:30 AM for an Appreciation Breakfast for all EMT s, Police and Fire Personal. We hope everyone will come and show your appreciation to our emergency service employees and enjoy breakfast with them also. Marian Kindhart will be coordinating the breakfast, but would appreciate your help. Please contact Marian at or the church office at if you would like to provide some breakfast food or help with clean up. Gateway Singers at Ripley Church of God Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 6:00 PM God and Country Night of Praise followed by coffee and dessert

8 Snacks for Students News from the the Pews Thursday, May 19 completed the school year for Snacks for Students. This past school year August 21 through May 19 our loyal group packed 9,021 snacks for Pre K through 4th grade at Washington and Webster schools. We provide 9 or 10 healthy snacks each week, such as fresh fruit, juice, cereal, pudding, fruit cups, applesauce, peanut butter crackers, cracker jacks, pop tarts, and chips. The average cost of each students snack is $2.97. When there is a holiday weekend a jar of peanut butter and a sleeve of crackers are included, bringing the cost to $4.64 per student. We gave tooth brushes and paste to all the students in November and April. We receive donations from individuals and churches in the community. We certainly appreciate the donations from our congregation in the Christmas and Easter offering. We could not provide these snacks without everyone s help. The following people helped us during this school year: Christie Cox, Konnie Crane, Don Fagan, Shara Fagan, Julie Ford, Cory Garrett, Barb Hardy, Ron Herr, Sylvia Herr, Ruby Hess, Carol Klitz, Phyllis Peak, Connie Pepple, Ruth Phillips, Sally Poltawsky, Judy Quillen, Megan Quillen, Ryan Quillen, Ruby Rice, Marily Sillars, Audrey Sullivan, Joan Sullivan, Lainey Sullivan, Molly Sullivan, Joan Woodworth, and Sheila Yates. Christie Cox and Judy Quillen coordinate the Snacks for Students Program and purchase all the snacks. We are very passionate about this program and believe it is a very important mission to our community and look forward to continuing the Snacks for Students next fall. Thank You The church received a thank you note from the H.E.L.P. Center for all of our donations. Baby Bottle Boomerang It s not to late to pickup your baby bottles for the Pregnancy Resource Center in Rushville. This is a fundraising program for the center. Please take a baby bottle home, fill with a check, cash or coins, and return it on Father s Day weekend June 18 & 19. You may list the name of a person to honor and the center will send that person a card showing that a gift for life was made in their honor. The proceeds from the Baby Bottle Boomerang are used to fund the Pregnancy Resource Center s programs that help families in unexpected pregnancies. Lawn Mowing Sign-up Sheets are in the Sanctuary Please Sign Up! We have the sign-up sheets for you to volunteer to mow or pay to have the church grounds mowed. It is still $30.00 each week. Unlocked Church Hours Reminder The church will be unlocked at 8:00 AM and locked at 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday and at 12:00 on Friday, It is unlocked at *:00 AM and locked after church services on Saturdays and Sundays. You need to make arrangements ahead of time with the office if you need in the church at other times.

Rushville First United Methodist Church 2015 Committee & Ministry Leadership Listing

Rushville First United Methodist Church 2015 Committee & Ministry Leadership Listing Church Council (Administrative Board) Cheri Baker Chair Lisa Adams Board Secretary Rev. Grant Armstrong Pastor Teresa