Celebrate and Dream! Get ready to celebrate and dream with us! TIDINGS October We Celebrate Together! We Dream Together! We Give Together!

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1 ST. JOHN S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 109 E. 14th Street, Davenport, IA TIDINGS October 2018 Celebrate and Dream! We Celebrate Together! We Dream Together! We Give Together! Beginning October 20, we will be entering our annual stewardship emphasis entitled, Celebrate and Dream. Each week, we will celebrate our people, celebrate our ministry, dream about our future, and consider our financial support for St. John s in Each week has its own emphasis, and you will be invited to respond. Week 1: We celebrate our people and our ministry -- October 20 & 21 Week 2: We dream about ministry and programs we can do together -- October 27 & 28 Week 3: We consider our financial commitment for St. John s -- November 3 & 4. Soon, you will receive a letter with campaign details and cards to bring with you to worship each weekend. Get ready to celebrate and dream with us!

2 2018 CHURCH PICTURE DIRECTORY Appointments still available! Photography dates and times: October 2-6 Monday-Friday: 1:45 8:30 PM Saturday: 10:45 AM 4:00 PM It s not too late to schedule your photography appointment online at:

3 The Spark...Be the CHANGE and PASS IT ON! St. John s Christian Education and Youth Programs OCTOBER 2018 OCTOBER James: Faith/Works Wednesday Nights 6:15pm-8:00pm 10/3 James 2:14-26 Action and Beliefs 10/10 James 3:3-12 Words 10/13 Hilltop Church Youth St. John s UMC (Saturday 6pm-8pm) 10/17 James 3:13-18 Worldly vs. Godly 10/24 James 4:1-9 True or False 10/27 Family Night Fall First Baptist Church 10/28 Fall Fundraiser more details to come. stay tuned to your bulletins and Facebook announcements 10/31 Tricks or Treats PARTY!!! Rides are always available Call/Text NEW AND IMPROVED St. John s has a new and improved Wednesday evening schedule for Family, Children, and Youth Ministries. Check it out! (2:15pm-3:00pm Rides available) (3:00pm-4:00pm afterschool homework help and free time) 4:00pm-5:30pm Kids Club 5:30pm Family Meal (Free will offering) 6:15pm-8:00pm 6th-12th grade Youth Group (The Edge) If your child needs a ride please call the church office at before 2:00pm Please feel free to contact Megan Keller, Director of Christian Ed and Youth programs, with any questions, concerns, or needs. megank@stjohnsumc-dav.com. LOOKING FOR MORE COMMUNICATION? Contact Megan to get on the Remind texting application. There is also a weekly call or from Rev. Anne Lippincott through One Call Now informing you about what is going on at St. John s that weekend. Also, keep tuning in to our social media sites and stay informed. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL OPTIONS Pathfinders (LL10) Young Adult & class Middle Age Adult Open Door (LL02) Class formatted for open discussion paired with various book studies. This class also participates together in many service opportunities. 49ers (Wesley Rm) Going since 1949, this group studies to understand and practice Jesus Christ s words and love. Questors (Conference Rm) this class has grown in faith together through many seasons of life. They use the Uniform Series Adult Bible Studies to lead their discussions. Voyagers (Parish House) Studies the Upper Room Devotional Sojourners (Fellowship Hall) Informal coffee and conversational group with occasional lessons. Welcome Back to Sunday School! NEW classes and a NEW time. Sundays 10:15am- 11:00am Preschool-Kindergarten (Early Elementary) room ML107 First Grade-Third Grade (Middle Elementary) room LL08 Fourth Grade-Fifth Grade (Upper Elementary) room LL06 Sixth Grade-Seventh Grade (Confirmation) room LL12 Eighth grade-twelfth Grade (Jr./Sr. High) room The Wheel Room Location Key: Lower Level (LL), Main Level (ML), The Hub and The Wheel are located in the Lower Level as well *Note: Lesson intro video and Music with Mitzi will be in The Hub for the first 25 minutes for Early, Middle, and Upper Elementary classes. The intro video will begin at 10:05am and Music with Mitzi will start at 10:15am. The students will then travel to their age level specific rooms listed above for the remainder of the time.

4 We joyfully celebrated three baptisms in September! A special BLUEGRASS WORSHIP service will be held on Sunday, October 14, during the 11:00 Celebration Service. The praise band will lead us in recalling the life and message of Jesus through Bluegrass songs and dramatic readings. Mark your calendars now - you won't want to miss this unique worship experience! Harold Cover received The Cross and Flame Award at our Classic Service on September 2. The Cross and Flame Award recognizes adult leaders who have given exceptional service in the use and promotion of Scouting programs for young people or have served children and youth through the United Methodist Church. Harold has been the scoutmaster of St. John s sponsored Boy Scout Troop 6 for more than ten years. The Church Council nominated him for this national award given by The United Methodist Church. Thank you, Harold, for your faithful leadership!

5 ADULT FELLOWSHIP The next meeting for Adult Fellowship is Wednesday, October 3 at 1:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Dessert and coffee will be provided. The speaker will be Julie Nelson, Director of John Hauberg Indian Museum, at Blackhawk State Park. Come join us for fellowship, dessert and, a informative speaker. All are welcome. For more information or if you re not on our calling list, call Bob Faso THE FOUNDATION The Foundation of St. John's is grateful to the following members for their contributions to the St. John's Foundation Birthday Fund: Dixie Harrington, Mary McCleary, Dean O'Neill, Barbara Roseman, Joan Waggoner and Bob Ward. 2:42 Small Group Meetings Continue through November 28, 2018 Meal in Fellowship Hall at 5:30 p.m. The believers devoted themselves to the apostles teaching, to the community, to their shared meals, and to their prayers. (Acts 2:42 CEB) Alpha Course Alpha Team in the Chapel A series of sessions exploring the Christian faith, typically runs over eleven weeks. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is a safe and comfortable space to explore the basic questions of the Christian faith. This is an open and inviting group that welcomes guests from all walks of life. Spurgeon Devotional Dick Phelps in Conference Room As one of our ongoing small groups, Spurgeon Devotional is way of comforting and encouraging each other to build up one's relationship with Jesus Christ. Charles H. Spurgeon was England s best-known preacher for most of the second half of the 19th century. His classic Morning and Evening continues to be a popular daily devotional even today. Spurgeon s insight and wise counsel on themes that are as relevant to our day as they were in his day must inspire you. Jane Lange s Bible Study Class Jane Lange in LL02 If You Want to Walk on Water, You ve Got to Get Out of the Boat by John Ortberg. John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone. Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It's thrilling beyond belief. It's everything you'd expect of someone worthy to be called Lord. The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God's purpose for your life in the process. Financial Peace University Class Marsha Findlay in the Wesley Room What if you were following a plan for your money that you KNEW worked? With Dave Ramsey s Financial Peace University, you CAN take control of your money, get out of debt, and create a plan for your future. If you re interested in learning more about the group, message Pastor Jae! Fee-$109 for workbook. Class starts at 6pm. Grief Sharing Jamie Kreuger in the Parlor St. John's offers Grief Share, a grief recovery support group. Through group session videos and breakout discussion, Grief Share aims at being a safe environment to express pain after the loss of a loved one. Fee- $15 for workbook. Class starts at 6pm. Exploring Forgiveness. Jay Williams in Fellowship Hall This is a series of moderated discussions about the spiritual, theological, moral and ethical nature and utility of forgiveness. The format of the class will be to start with prayer and relevant scripture reading, followed by a short video and discussion. CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAM Kids Class (Preschool through 3rd Grade) Jr. Youth (4th through 6th Grade) Youth Small Group (7th-12th Grade) Contact Megan Keller, Director of Christian Ed and Youth Programs for questions or involvement. megank@stjohnsumc-dav.com Please contact Megan if you need childcare during Wednesday night programming. megank@stjohnsumc-dav.com FALL 2:42 WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAM 3:00-4:00 p.m. Homework, Snack & Free time in Lower Level (Kindergarten-5th Grade) 4:00-5:30 p.m. Kids Club in the Lower Level (Kindergarten-5th grade) 5:30-6:30 p.m. Meal for all ages/everyone in Fellowship Hall. All ages/everyone welcome! 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Small Groups from 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Grief Sharing and Financial Peace University class start at 6p.m.) 6:15-8:00 p.m. The Edge Youth Group in the Lower Level Youth Room (6th-12th Grade)

6 MINISTRY OF MUSIC Mitzi Harris, Chancel Choir and Chancel Bells Director Do you have just enough time to join the choir for one short season?...like October-December? We will begin work on the Christmas Cantata on Saturday morning October 6, from If you would like, we would love to have you join us for this "read-through" session to see what the cantata is like. There will be donuts/muffins/coffee and lots of good singing fellowship. After October 6, we will rehearse the cantata on Thursdays from 7-7:30 p.m. It will be presented at 4:00 p.m. on December 2, with pieces from the cantata used in 9:00 a.m. worship throughout December. We hope you will consider joining us for this music ministry and outreach time. Handbells will also be joining the choir for the Christmas concert, and we need bell ringers. (3 of our bell members moved away.) If you are interested in trying bells, contact Mitzi or any of the bell players. God Bless you for keeping the music program in your prayers. Mitzi Harris October 7 is World Communion Sunday. To celebrate our unity with other Christian communities, we will have a SERVICE OF THE LOAVES during the 11:00 Celebration Worship Service which will include readings, songs, and breads from around the world. Come and experience the blessing of sharing Holy Communion with fellow Christians everywhere. PRAYER AT ST. JOHN S The Lord is Loving Toward all He has Made The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. Psalm 145:17-20 NIV MISSIONS UPDATE Scott Wolf, Missions Committee Coordinator WORLD COMMUNION OFFERING on Oct. 6 & 7 This offering calls United Methodists to join Christians around the world to reach out to all people and model diversity among God s children. It is a day when the diverse body of Christ shares the sacrament while affirming that there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all (Eph 4:4-5). Half our Offering for Worldwide Communion is for Ethnic Scholarships for students needing financial help. Lena Kuffuor- Afriyie tells of her goal to open a pharmacy in Ghana to help people get proper medications and to help people having health needs who are not near hospitals. Lena s story is typical of the many students who need our help to pursue their educational dreams. An envelope will be in the worship bulletin. Our goal is $300. Thank you for generous gift. HURRICANE DISASTER HELP At the time of this Tidings article, Hurricane Florence is hammering the east coast. Your contributions directly aide people affected by the hurricane and flooding through UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). We received a special offering on September 30. If you would like to donate, send your gift to the church office. CROP WALK for HUNGER on October 7 Sponsored by Church World Service, the CROP Walk is committed to building a hunger-free world. 95 million people around the world need your support for food. $20 supplies a year s worth of micronutrient packets. $100 helps train 25 farmers to raise food. $500 provides seeds and garden tools for a community garden. The money you raise through donations helps young families, homeless folks, the elderly, the hungry and the hurting, poor neighborhoods, helps to build wells, rebuild farms, resettle refuges, and, above all else, provides hope. Thank you to all who have contributed to CROP. Our goal is for $2,000 or more. You can give on Sunday mornings, or you can contact Willie Trusheim for support forms. The Walk starts at 2:00 pm at the Freight House on October 7. This is a great cause because 25% stays right here in the Quad Cities. FOOD PANTRY Sharon Imming, St. John s Food Pantry Coordinator We collected 226 items for September, down from a year ago by 94. I need to get that challenge out again that we want to beat a year ago; our goal is 148. I know YOU can do it. Cash for July was $540 (Thanksgiving in July month), thank you! School has started so lets watch the sales for snack items for after school. Also watch those ads for bargains eg: 10 for $10 or coupons. What you don't want, the Food Pantry will accept. Thanks to those who brought in paper products, they are greatly appreciated. Don't forget laundry soap, bar soap and dish soap. They aren't food but are necessities. Thank you and God's Blessings to all!

7 STAFF CONTACT LIST (Clergy and Lay Employees ) Rev. Anne Lippincott, Senior Pastor, ext. 203 revannelippincott@stjohnsumc-dav.com Rev. Jaeseong Lee Associate Pastor, ext. 204 jaeseonglee@stjohnsumc-dav.com Steven Ernst Director of Jesus Country, ext. 210 steven_ernst1@mediacombb.net Linda Hoppe Director of Living Faith!, ext. 212 mrslindahoppe@gmail.com Megan Keller Director of Christian Education, ext. 201 megank@stjohnsumc-dav.com Elizabeth Davis Music Coordinator of Celebration Service edavis.him@gmail.com Mitzi Harris Organist/Chancel Bells Director, ext. 214 mitzijoh@aol.com Pennie Kellenberger Director of The Center liv4jezus77@yahoo.com Lynda Notter Administrative Secretary, ext. 202 officemanager@stjohnsumc-dav.com Don Sprosty Financial Secretary, ext. 205 dons@stjohnsumc-dav.com Glenn Wilkerson Building Superintendent, ext. 208 Church office phone: (563) On the web: officemanager@stjohnsumc-dav.com Facebook: St. John s United Methodist Davenport Iowa In All Things God Works for the Good... We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 A Letter from Paul Beatty It has been awhile since my last letter, so let me recap our beginning of school. Teachers came back August 1, and students followed suit on August 7. We launched our professional learning with an introduction to growth mindset based around Carolyn Dweck s work. Dweck s basic premise is that performance is hampered by a fixed mindset believing our intelligence and skills are fixed traits that cannot be significantly developed. Conversely, Dweck argues that performance is enhanced by a growth mindset believing that our intelligence and skills are malleable with effort, rehearsal, and adaptation. Two weeks later, I find myself reflecting on the role that faith plays in remaining growth minded in the face of adversity. With Bangladeshi Christians after speaking engagement The accomplishments of the two weeks included first and foremost starting school on time. In June, there was a real possibility that William Carey Academy would not be able to open due to the number of vacancies we had on the teaching staff particularly at the high school. God blessed us with 2 long term substitute teachers and one new staff member which was sufficient to open our doors on time. August 7 th arrived and students returned with enthusiasm for the new school year. Open house for elementary, middle school, and high school on three consecutive evenings were inspiring to meet the parents who have profound loyalty and support for the school and its future. We had our annual school dedication ceremony and staff overnight retreat. We transported 36 staff members 4 hours over very bumpy and congested road to a village named Malumghat. It was certainly a nice change to travel outside the city and learn about life in the rural regions. Personally, I was given the privilege to address over fifty Bangladeshi Christians about overcoming our personal barriers to sharing our testimony. I was thankful for my experiences with St. John s United Methodist Church, the House of Refuge Church, and the Walk to Emmaus events through which God equipped me for that message. Thanks for staying with me through this letter. This is all to say that in the midst of all the demands of starting school normally, these challenges could have pushed our staff into a fixed mindset of being victims. However, the strength of this staff s faith emerged and kept us focused on solutions and possibilities. As we finished the two weeks with our retreat, not a single pessimistic comment was uttered by the staff. In fact quite the opposite, they expressed optimism for our mission and future. I am certainly blessed to be part of this organization through your support. Prayer Requests: We have urgent needs to fill our high school math position and an elementary position by October 1 st. Please lift prayers and mention these needs to anyone you know who might be able to help us fill these vacancies. A very warm and humbling welcome from many of the William Carey staff upon my arrival to the school The complete letter is available on the church website.

8 St. John s United Methodist Church 109 E. 14th Street Davenport, IA Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 54 Davenport, IA Address Service Requested One Church, Many Worship Opportunities (NOTE NEW TIMES for Classic and Living Faith! worship services) Classic worship (traditional) Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (Sanctuary) Living Faith! worship (contemporary) Sundays at 10:00 a.m. (The Chapel) Celebration worship (contemporary) Sundays at 11 a.m. (Sanctuary) Jesus Country worship Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. (Fellowship Hall) Monthly Tidings deadline NOON on October 19, 2018 (covering all November 2018 events) your articles to: officemanager@stjohnsumc-dav.com