Seth LaBounty, Pastor. Pierre First United Methodist Church is committed to making new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world

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1 Pierre First United Methodist Church is committed to making new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world Check inside for more Information on the following. DATES TO REMEMBER One Thing for January will be Chunky or Progresso Soup For Food Pantry Goal is 500 Loose change offering for January will be for Nourish Body & Soul (NBS) New Bible Study starting on Wed., January 12:10 12:50 (Media Room) January 6:00 pm Epiphany Play by Journey School Children. Everyone is welcome January 6:20 am 7:45 am 2019 Governors Prayer Breakfast (Ramkota) 117 North Central Avenue, Pierre, SD Jan 5:15 pm Leadership Meeting (Media Room) Seth LaBounty, Pastor Contact Information Church Pierre1UMC@mncomm.com Website: pierrefirstumc.org Facebook: Twitter: Pierre First United Methodist (@FirstPierre) Instagram: Pierre 1st UMC Youth (@pierre1stumcyouth Telephone: Fax:

2 Grace and peace to you all, and Happy New Year! I hope that as we begin 2019, you may be filled with excitement and joy about the opportunities that a new year can bring. I know many have looked back on 2018 and envisioned something of a dumpster fire (in other words, they are glad to see the year gone). And yet no matter how terrible our 2018 may (or may not) have been, we are still here. Our Church has seen its fair share of struggles, changes, aches, and pains, but we are still here. And because of that fact, I praise God! I praise God that we are able to continue in our ministry in this community! The journey ahead may be long, treacherous, and difficult, but God has been faithful to us throughout the years, and will continue to be faithful as we look ahead to There is a song that our Praise Team has lead around this time of year entitled For All That You Have Done. It was written by Rend Collective to the tune of Auld Lang Syne. The lyrics of this song are all about God s faithfulness through the ages, and how God has been with us from mountain top to valley low, through laughter and through tears. It also talks about how as we look ahead to the future, we will stand together as one. As family we ll go, shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand, into the great unknown. Friends, 2019 is still a great unknown. There are numerous opportunities for the year to become a dumpster fire like years past, not the least of which being the great crossroad the global United Methodist Church will be facing just next month. But no matter how things turn out for our Church globally or locally, God is faithful. This congregation will still exist. Our mission will not change. So I hope that in this new year, you will continue to stand together as one family of faith so that we can continue to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. May we step boldly into the great unknown, filled with the confidence of knowing, as John Wesley said, that the best of all is, God is with us! May this New Year fill your life with love, your heart with hope, and our world with peace. Amen. -P.S. Pastor Seth Shelley Nielson

3 Boys and Girls Club The Leadership Board of Pierre First UMC would like to let the congregation know that our Church has been approached by the Boys and Girls Club about the possibility of opening our doors to their students while their current facility undergoes renovation in In the 1950 s, our Church opened its doors to the Pierre School District in a similar situation. You can find more information regarding this request in the Leadership Board Minutes (available online and in the Church Office), but the Leadership Board wants to ensure that the congregation can help address any concerns or questions regarding this opportunity. To that end, the Board has asked Tom Dravland, Jeanne Goodman, and Scott Jones to review this request and help facilitate discussion between the Church and the Boys and Girls Club. If you have any questions or comments you d like to share regarding this opportunity, please contact Pastor Seth, Tom Dravland, Jeanne Goodman, or Scott Jones. There is an informative meeting on this subject on January 13 between services in the Sanctuary. Dear Church Family, As you are making your New Year's Resolutions, prayerfully consider how you can best serve the church and our mission of making new disciples for the transformation of the world. If you are led to help out with WOW meals, the church nursery, Pathfinder Sunday school or Journey Wednesday school, please let me know. Thanks! Happy New Year! Peace, Shelley Nielson

4 One Thing for January: Chunky or Progresso Soups As the weather turns colder, one of the items that can be comforting is a nice hot bowl of soup. Bring cans to the Church at any time over the month of January and you can help make a difference! Thank you for your generosity! Thank you! Thank you! In December the one thing was socks (all sizes) to be distributed to Missouri Shores and Tree of Life ministries. The goal was 150 pairs of socks. Thanks to everyone s generosity we collected 411 pairs of socks! The mission Team would like to thank the congregation for generously giving to this ministry!! January Loose Change Offering: Nourish Body & Soul (NBS) For the month of January, our Loose Change offering will support our own NBS. Your spare change can help support their mission to furnish warm clothing and food to persons needing help in our community. Nourish Body and Soul is a group in our church that makes up boxes of food and any warm clothing that we might have and gets them to needy persons in our community. T Shirts Are needed, if you have old T Shirts you no longer want (they can have stains) the church would like them. They are cut into strips and crocheted into mats Please Pray for the Following Nikole Cheskey (Lorrie Pederson s daughter now has pneumonia); Jim Riswold (Kayla Pochop s Father-in Law battling Metastic Colon Cancer); The Family of Doris M. Goodman (Jim Goodman s Mother); The Family of Cheryl Satrang; The family of Clarence Coder; Carol Jenner; Sharon Williams; Mary Bonhorst (Laurie s mother is having some health issues), Mark Dutt; Jean Grich (Dorinda Timmons Mother has Lung Cancer); Clay Schnose a 16 yr. old that has contracted Meningitis and is quite ill.; Penelope June Geigle; Delora Bennett; Terri Abbott; Ethel Fry; Les Traut, Al Christie; Kayla Witt; Ranee Haglund; Carol McKee; Margaret Salzer (Deedra Gesinger s Mother) Rebecca Tinsley; Dorinda Timmons; Renata Woodard, Adella Kayser, Helen Huebner, Patricia Bucholz, Glen Perry 4

5 First United Methodist Church Pierre, South Dakota Leadership Board Meeting Minutes Monday, December 17, 2018 To make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world Call to Order Pastor Seth opened the meeting at 5:17 PM with joys and concerns. Leadership board members present: Beata Ferris, Jo Anne Hipple, Pastor Seth, Dale Anderson, Nicole Stasch, Corwin Jones, Scott Jones, Dennis Unkenholz, Tom Dravland, Jeanne Goodman, Dave Huft, and Mallory Meier. Tad Perry and Becky Spoehr attended the November 26 Leadership Board Meeting to present a request from the Boys & Girls Club about the possibility of the Club using the First United Methodist Church facility while the current Club undergoes renovation and update in The Leadership Board asked Tom Dravland, Scott Jones, and Jeanne Goodman to meet again with Tad and Becky to provide them with the Board s questions and concerns and to ask the Club for a written proposal. Pastor Seth began discussions with the congregation, internal and external groups that use the Church facility, and other interested parties to gather feedback about thoughts of entering into an arrangement for facility use with the Boys & Girls Club. The Leadership Board received a proposal from Boys & Girls Club that addressed the concerns of the Board. An information sheet explaining the proposal will be created and shared with the congregation. There will be a congregational meeting between services (at 9:45 AM) on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 to share information from the proposal with the church family and hear feedback. There will be an opportunity for discussion and to vote on this matter. The Leadership Board hopes to give Boys and Girls Club our decision by the end of January. December Team Reports Facilities Planning Team Report: Shared through and presented by Tom Dravland. Parsonage #2 is almost empty of Pastor Seth & Valerie s personal belongings and needs to be cleaned before it can be shown to potential buyer or renters. The appraiser was there today to complete the appraisal. The appraisal will take 2 weeks or more to receive back. No Reports for the Following Teams or Activities Finance Team: Safe & Sacred Spaces Policy: All In the Family Team: Door to Core Team: Webpage Team: Congregational Care Team: Innovative Fishing Prescription: Church Administrator Hiring Process Several applications have been received. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Leadership Board Retreat Planning The Leadership Board is planning a retreat and training event with leadership from Legacy UMC in Bismarck, ND on January 12, 2019, from 9:00 4:00. Devotion The Board will continue our study of Adam Hamilton s Creed Chapter 6, Resurrection of the Body next month. Next Meeting Date Fourth Monday of each Month in Media Room Monday, January 5:15 5

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8 Epiphany Play The children in the Journey Wednesday school program will perform their Epiphany play on Wednesday, January 16 during the 6 PM worship. We hope that you will all join us for this enlightening play. Church Directory If you would like a Church Directory. You may pick one up in the Narthex. Please use the free material in the magazine rack in the Narthex, this is there for the taking. These pamphlets and booklets are very interesting and will help you in your Christian journey. Anything there is free and for taking. Also the Daily Devotional the Upper Room is available in back of the church. Those are there for anyone to take and use in their daily devotions. 8

9 In Honor of: Pastor Seth LaBounty Jay & Bev Mickelson In Memory of: Steve Zinter Kevin & JoAnne Hipple In Memory of cont: Roger Engelcke *Susan Oligmueller s father Jeff & Diane Rausch Elaine Scott Loretta Hendricks *Gaytha TenEyck s sister Dave & Karen Gerdes Gene Ibach Kevin & JoAnne Hipple Dave & Karen Gerdes Ron & Bev Ingle James & Jeanne Goodman Jerre Willis Butch & Marty Davis David & Dorinda Timmons Kathleen Nagel Janice Hall Anonymous Don & Pam Hoepfer Leona Buhler Dr. B. O. Lindbloom Kevin & JoAnne Hipple Lanny Blake Elaine Scott Doris M. Goodman *Jim Goodman s mother Jay & Bev Mickelson Jim Waisanen Leona Buhler Betty Jones Willa Hieb Chuck & Jenelle Busse DiAnn Kleinsasser Jim & Carolyn Deloy Ron & Bev Ingle Jay & Bev Mickelson Ruby Douglas Sue Scott Elaine Scott 9

10 New Study Group The Power of a Woman s Words by Sharon Jaynes Wednesday, January 9 12:10 12:50 A new study group -- especially for busy moms with children still at home and anyone who is interested Your words become the mirror in which others see themselves. Words one of the most significant forces in the universe can be used for good or evil. Your words can change the course of a day the course of a life. Come and bring another busy mom to learn what God s Word has to say about the words we say. Congratulations! Dan, Alexis & Danika Timmons on the new Twins, Dalila Faith and Dayna Hope. Congratulations to Dave & Dorinda also, glad everyone is doing well!! Bob & Larry Bob & Larry Bob & Larry January 2019 Bus Schedule For Rides to and From Church Larry Hartley.13th & 20th Bob Barden...6th & 27th

11 United Methodist Women (UMW) Information for ALL Women in the Church Any woman who commits herself to the PURPOSE of United Methodist Women and to engage in study, personal growth and social action can join. Women can join the Local Organization (group) in their local church, or become part of a Local Organization in a near-by church.. The United Methodist Women (UMW) Purpose The Organized Unit of the United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. Pierre First United Methodist Women has four circles. Circles do not meet in the Summer instead we have an informal coffee once a month on the 4th Tuesday at 9:00 am in Wesley Hall Elizabeth Circle, meets at the Church in Wesley Hall the second Wednesday of the month at 1:15 pm Dorothy Collett Lydia Circle, meets at the Church in the Cooking Center the first Saturday of the month at 9:30 am Mary Weischedel Martha Circle, meets at the Church in the Cooking Center the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm Elaine Scott (We start-up in September) Reading Group, meets at the Church in the Inter-Generational Room the 4th Sunday at 3:00 pm. They read and report on some very interesting books. Penny Galinat The United Methodist Women (UMW) was very happy to give away the pins we have been holding on to for quite some time. The recipients were: Bonnie Schroyer, Ron Smith, Shelley Nielsen and Barb Sogaard. A money gift was sent to mission in their names and they were given a pin to wear. These four were very deserving of the pins. We try to pick persons each year that don t always get recognized for all they do in the church and community. We want them to know that their generosity does not go unnoticed. The United Methodist Women s next big event will be the Valentine Luncheon on February 9, 2019, this is for men and women. Make plans now to attend for a fun time and great food. Address for Willa Hieb s Daughter: Janet Herman Rolling Ridge RD Omaha NE

12 Announcements Dates to Remember 2019 January 1 Happy New Year January 2 12:05 pm Bible Study (Prayer Room) January 3 January 4 January 5 January 6 January 7 January 8 January 9 Students Return to School 6:30 pm Quilters (Inter-Gen. Room) 9:00 am Little Learners Gym Time (TCC) 10:00 am Lydia Circle (Cooking Center) 8:30 am Worship Pathfinder Children s Church right after the Children s message 9:30 am Breakfast between services served by youth (TCC 11:00 am Worship 7:00 pm Surprise Package (Music Room) 7:00 pm Knitters/Crocheters (Cooking Cener) 9:00 am Little Learners gym time (TCC) 12:00 pm Softball Meeting (Inter-Gen. Room) 1:00 pm Bridge Group (Cooking Center) 1:15 pm Little Learners gym time (TCC) 5:30 pm Beta Sigma Phi (Inter-Gen. Room) 5:30 pm Bell Choir Practice (Music Room) 6:00 pm Praise Team Practice (Sanctuary) 7;00 pm History of Churches in SD (Heritage Center) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Wesley Hall) 7:00 pm River Harmony (Music Room) 7:30 pm Anchored Young Adult Class (Prayer Room) 9:30 am Men s Coffee Fellowship (Cooking Center) 12:05 pm Bible Study (Prayer Room) 1:30 pm Ladies Card Writing Ministry 3:15 pm Journey School (TCC) 5:15 pm W.O.W. Meal (TCC) 6:00 pm W.O.W. Service (Sanctuary) 12

13 Announcements Dates to Remember January 9 12:05 pm Bible Study (Prayer Room) 12:10 12:50 pm Bible Study The Power of Woman s Words (Media Room) 6:00 pm Bible Study (Prayer Room) 7:00 pm Chancel Choir (Music Room) 7:00 pm High School Youth Group (Youth Room) 7:15 pm Confirmation (Balcony) January 10 3:15 pm All State Band Auditions (to set up) TCC, TCC Kitchen, Media, Sanctuary, Cooking Center, Science, Arts, Nursery 4:00 pm Ron Playing at Heritage Center for Legislature (Heritage Center) 5:00 pm M.O.P.S. (Wesley Hall/Pre-School set up at noon) 6:30 pm Quilters (Inter-Gen. Room) 7:00 pm UMW Martha Circle (Cooking Center) January 11 7:00 am 3:00 pm All State Band Auditions (Most all of the church) 9:30 10:00 pm Registration for All Nighter for Youth (New Life Assembly) January 12 5:45 am Pick youth up from All Nighter at the YMCA and other places January 13 8:30 am Worship (Loose Change Offering) (Allison Mickelson will be special Music at both services) BETWEEN SERVICES AN INFORMATIVE MEETING CONCERNING THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB USING OUR CHURCH FOR SEVERAL MONTHS January 14 January 15 8:45 am Right after Children s Message Pathfinder Children s church 11:00 am Worship (Loose Change Offering (Allison Mickelson will be special Music at both services) 7:00 pm Renewed Spirits (Inter-Gen. Room) 7:00 pm Crocheters/knitters (Cooking Center) 7:00 pm Surprise Package (Music Room) 9:00 am Little Learners Gym time (TCC) 1:00 pm Bridge Group (Cooking Center) 1:15 pm Little Learners Gym Time (TCC) 5:30 pm Bell Choir Practice (Music Room) 6:00 pm Praise Team Practice (Sanctuary) 7:00 pm River Harmony (Music Room) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Wesley Hall) 7:30 pm Anchored Young Adult Group (Prayer Room) 13

14 Announcements Dates to Remember January 16 January 17 9:30 am Men s Coffee Fellowship (Cooking Center) 12:00 pm Habitat Meeting (Science Room M10) 12:05 pm Bible Study (Prayer Room) 1:30 pm Ladies Card Writing Ministry (Prayer Room) 3:15 pm W.O.W. After School Program Epiphany Play Practice 5:15 pm W.O.W. Meal (TCC) 6:00 pm Epiphany Play (Sanctuary) 7:00 pm Confirmation (Balcony) 7:00 pm High School Youth (Youth Room) 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Practice (Music Room) 12:00 pm All In The Family (Prayer Room) 6:30 pm Quilters (Inter-Gen. Room) January 18 9:00 am Little Learners Gym Time (TCC) January 20 January 21 January 22 8:30 am Worship 8:45 am Pathfinder Children s Church (Science Room) (Right after Children s message) 11:00 am Worship OFFICE CLOSED MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY 7:00 pm Surprise Package (Music Room) 7:00 pm Crocheters/Knitters (Cooking Center) 9:00 am Little Learners Gym Time (TCC) 1:00 pm Bridge Group (Cooking Center) 1:15 pm Little Learners Gym Time (TCC) 5:30 pm Bell Choir Practice (Music Room) 6:00 pm Praise Team (Sanctuary) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Wesley Hall) 7:00 pm River Harmony (Music Room) 7:30 pm Anchored Young Adults (Prayer Room) 14

15 Announcements Dates to Remember January 23 9:30 am Men s Coffee Fellowship (Cooking Center) 12:05 pm Bible Study (Prayer Room) 1:30 pm Ladies Card Writing Ministry (Prayer Room) 12:30 pm Early Release Date Kids will come early W.O.W. Journey After School Program (TCC) 5:15 pm W.O.W. Meal (TCC) 6:00 pm W.O.W. Worship (Sanctuary) 6:00 pm Bible Study (Prayer Room) 7:00 pm Chancel Choir (Music Room) 7:00 pm Youth Meeting (Youth Room) 7:15 pm Confirmation Christmas Party (Balcony) January 24 6:30 am Governors Prayer Breakfast (Ramkota) 5:00 pm M.O.P.S. (Wesley Hall) 6:30 pm Quilters (Inter-Gen. Room) 6:30 pm Missouri Breaks Audubon (Media Room) January 25 3:00 pm Confirmation going to Winter Connection January 26 January 27 Confirmation at Winter Connection 8:30 am Worship 9:45 am Pathfinder Children s Church (Art Room) 11:00 am Worship January 28 January 29 4:00 pm Ellen Lee Cooking Class (TCC Kitchen) 5:15 pm UMW Exec. Board (Wesley Hall) 7:00 pm Surprise Package (Music Room) 7:00 pm Crocheters/Knitters (Cooking Center) 9:00 am Little Learners Christmas Program (TCC) 12:00 pm Jeff Adel UM Connect (Inter-Gen Room) 1:00 pm Bridge Group (Cooking Center) 1:15 pm Little Learners Gym Time (TCC). 15

16 Announcements Dates to Remember January 29 January 30 January 31 5:15 pm UMW Potluck (Wesley Hall) 6:00 pm Praise Team (Sanctuary) 7:00 pm River Harmony (Music Room) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Wesley Hall 7:30 pm Anchored Young Adult (Prayer Room) 9:30 am Men s Coffee Fellowship (Cooking Center) 12:05 pm Bible Study (Prayer Room) 1:30 pm Ladies Card Writing Ministry (Prayer Room) 3:15 pm Journey School (TCC) 5:15 pm W.O.W. Meal (TCC) 6:00 pm W.O.W. Worship (Sanctuary) 7:15 pm Confirmation (Balcony) 7:00 pm Youth Group (Youth Room) 7:00 pm Chancel Choir (Music Room) 12:00 pm All In The Family (Prayer Room) 6:30 pm Quilters (Inter-Gen Room) There is an informational meeting between services on Sunday, Jan 6, 2018 to discuss the Boys & Girls Club using our church while their building is being built. 16

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