FAIRFAX MESSENGER. Corner. Pastor s AUGUST Fairfax United Methodist Church. A Time of Jubilee

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1 FAIRFAX MESSENGER AUGUST 2015 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 A Time of Jubilee - Rev. Roger Cary You will make the fiftieth year holy, proclaiming freedom throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It will be a Jubilee year for you: each of you must return to your family property and to your extended family. (Lev. 25:10) We are entering the month of August. I again have the blessing bestowed by our Bishop to serve you for another year. Soon we will enjoy the Fairfax Fair as we have done together for the last 4 years. For many of you this is a special year as it is the 50th celebration of this event. That brought to my mind the idea of Jubilee. Jubilee was first spoken of in our scriptures we call The Old Testament. It refers to property rights (this was a time when not only land was property, but people were property also). In the jubilee year all was supposed to be returned to its original holder/ family. Yet throughout scripture, throughout history, there is no indication that this was ever enacted in a corporate manner as other directives, laws, and statutes were. One might question why this has not been spoken of by the prophets or the priests of that time up to and even now. Some might suggest that it is because we have become so connected with what we consider my property that we cannot fathom the financial burden this would entail. I want to suggest something different to you today and throughout this month as we prepare ourselves to worship together on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 10:30 AM in the park. The suggestion is that we have been granted a permanent Jubilee through Jesus Christ. One of the newer songs we sing periodically in church is Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone). The chorus goes: My chains are gone, I've been set free My God, my Savior has ransomed me Continued on page 2

2 Continued from page 1 And like a flood His mercy reigns Unending love, amazing grace Friends, I declare to you today, if you are a disciple of Jesus Christ you are living a jubilee life. Your chains are truly gone and you have been set free. May God richly bless and keep you until we meet again. Yours in Christ, Pastor Roger August with the Ministerial Alliance s Worship-in-the-Park Sunday, August 16th (hosted this year by Fairfax UMC) Churches & organizations are asked to help celebrate the 50th Fairfax Fair by entering floats in the parade August15. If you are interested in taking on this project contact the church office. First Day of School: Wednesday, August 19 We have a large assortment of baking dishes, plates & bowls on the table in the room next to the kitchen that need to be claimed by the owners. Audio/Visual System We are still looking for 4-5 people to look into what would be our best option to get hearing impaired devices added to our system. Whether that would be: adding to our current sound system, fixing our current system, or purchasing a new system. We have memorial money designated to start the fund and wish to apply for a Missouri United Methodist Foundation Grant to cover the remaining cost. The application is due by Oct. 1, so we need to have a team looking into options by August. Please let the church office know if you can be on this team. We would like to have young and old, men and women! If you know a little about technology...great! But not a requirement! Please call or umc@fairfaxmo.net or let Charla Graves know you will help.

3 Seenagers Seenagers will be meeting on Saturday, August 1 at 6:00 PM at Joy Wok in Maryville. We were suppose to meet there in May but cancelled because of too many conflicts. So this is our first time there. Please call or me if you are planning on attending so I can see if we can get a party room. Tentative plans for the rest of the year: Sept. potluck at church October hayrack ride at Bob and Amy's November - dinner out somewhere December - Christmas at the Collinghams Mardee C. kisco1@msn.com FRB Annual Gathering St. Paul's Methodist Church Lincoln, NE August 8, 2015 Register at foodsresourcebank.org All are invited. Any questions call Bob Sefrit Women s Evening Edition The Women s Evening Edition met Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the church with Mardee Collingham, Lois Wiley, Nancy Hafner, Sandy Burke, Jan Taylor and Alice Kemerling in attendance. Mardee Collingham gave the study on the prophetess Anna (Luke 2:36-38) who was courageous for staying in the temple and giving constant service and devotion to God after the death of her husband. The minutes were read and a correction made that the June offering was taken for Judy Keith and her ministry. Offerings for July, August & September will go to the BackPack Buddies. Sandy Burke gave the Treasurer s report with a current balance of $ Deposits in May & June were $ Checks written were for: $100 for back packs; $158 for health kits; KG buds (Mary C. flowers) $14; Judy Keith $73. Sandy said she is running low on checks, to order from the bank would be $34.19 for 120 checks. Motion made by Alice, 2nd by Mardee to order checks carried. A thank you from Harry Combs was read. Lois reported meals had been taken to Beth & Jon Graves, Harry Combs, and Amy Sefrit and also that she & Debbie Sly visited the jail inmates July 6th. Group 3 will be serving Juda House Sept. 20th, Janice Ray has agreed to be the contact person for her group. Brownie sundaes were served by Mardee. The offering collected at this meeting for BackPack Buddies was $14.00 There will be no meeting in August as it s the same week as the fair. Next meeting will be September 9th.

4 June-Family Food Pack 7th 3 cans assorted vegetables, 3 cans assorted fruits 14th 3 cans tuna, 1 can pasta sauce 21st 1# pasta, 1 jar peanut butter 28th 3 pkg mac and cheese, 1 can spam July-Paper Products Pack 5th 3 packages toilet paper(4 double rolls to package) 12th 2 rolls good quality paper towels 19th 2 large rectangle boxes of facial tissue 26th bring any of the above items August-Personal Hygiene Kit 2nd 1 fluoride toothpaste, 6 oz or more, 1 toothbrush in original package 9th 1 bath sized bar of soap in original package, 1 bottle skin lotion 11-14oz 16th 1 bottle shampoo 11-14oz, 1 washcloth (This day we have Worship-In-The-Park) 23rd 1 deodorant, 1 hand towel 30th 1 comb or brush, 2 disposable razors September-Women's Prison Pack 6th 1 shampoo oz alcohol free, must be transparent bottle 13th 1 tube toothpaste 6-6.4oz, Ultrabrite or Colgate is requested. 20th 1 deodorant 2-3oz size, Almay clear gel or Mitchem for woman is requested. 27th 1 unsharpened pencil (no promotion writing on pencil), 1 emery board, 5 standard envelopes with 5 sheets of paper We had plenty of garbage bags and zip lock bags provided last year to use for kits this year. **all items will be packed and prepared for delivery first week of October. We had a wonderful response last year, let s see if we can do as well or better this year. Monetary donations are welcomed as well, leave with Darla or get to me. Thanks for all your support, Pam Davis E - Giving If you have not already done so, please consider signing up for the automatic, recurring electronic giving option we offer at Fairfax UMC. It s fast, it s simple, and it really helps keep a steady offering coming into the church. Forms for you to get set up are in the church office!

5 Thank You Volunteers needed to lead Sunday School August 2nd and August 9th. Contact Jayne Martin. Women s Evening Edition No Meeting in August! August Birthdays Deanie Ray 8/1 Janice Ray 8/3 Gerry Collingham 8/3 Shannon Bruns 8/5 Julie Michaelsen 8/6 Kent Ray 8/7 Spencer Barnes 8/8 Taylor Anderson 8/16 Jase Barnes 8/17 Jean Schooler 8/17 Aleesha Ball 8/18 Trey Bowling 8/18 Ben Bowling 8/18 Truman Bennett 8/20 Olivia Pruett 8/20 Jake Beck 8/22 Carol Ball 8/24 Becky Pickard 8/25 Martha Shaffer 8/25 Pam Monk 8/26 Robert Sefrit 8/28 Ralph Ball 8/29 Bill Van Gundy 8/29 Albert Jones 8/31 August Anniversaries Melvin & Karen Rogers 8/12 Mike & Joann Whittington 8/20 Kent & Janice Ray 8/22 John & Sandy Burke 8/24 Jeffery & Shannon Bruns 8/24 Ernie & Nancy Hafner 8/30 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. Methodist Church Members, We would like to thank you all for helping with Vacation Bible School this year! The meals and snacks were wonderful. This year we had the opportunity to teach the word of God to over 60 kids! We couldn t have done it without you and the church! Thank You! - Mandy Smith, Jill Kingery, and all the 2015 VBS Support Staff 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 30 31 Pastor s Hours August 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Samuel 11:26-12:13a Psalm 51:1-12 Ephesians 4:1-16 John 6: Samuel 18:5-9, 15, Psalm 130 Ephesians 4:25-5:2 John 6:35, Worship-in-the-Park 10:30am Community wide (hosted by FUMC) 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14 Psalm 111 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6: Kings 8:(1,6,10-11) 22-30, Psalm 84 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69 Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9 or Psalm 72 James 1:17-27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, Office CLosed Deadline: SEP. Newsletter Promise Keepers: 6:00am Promise Keepers: 6:00am Office Closed Promise Keepers: 6:00am 1st Day of School Fairfax R-3 Tarkio R-1 Promise Keepers: 6:00am Worship Team: 7:00pm Office Closed 20 Fairfax United Methodist Church PO Box 318, 305 N. Broadway, Fairfax, MO Pastor Roger Cary PO Box 308, Fairfax, MO st Day of School Rock Port R-2 FRB 2015 Annual Gathering 5:30 pm Malcolm, NE Golden Years Fairfax 1 15 Fair :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: FRB 2015 Annual Gathering 8:00am Lincoln, NE Worship Schedule Sunday School: 9:30am Worship: 10:30am Channel 61: 4:00pm Tues

7 Stewardship 2015: Receipts as of July 28, 2015: Plate Sunday Offerings: First Attendance: 31 Second 1, Third 1, Fourth 2, 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 Human Relations Day Loose Change Misc. Income Native American Ministries One Great Hour of Sharing Peace with Justice Roof(s) Sunday School UM Student Day Web Site World Communion BUDGETED General Account only: Received to Date Total Income: 63, Needed to Date Total Income: 79, Lost & Found: Please stop in and look through the lost & found box in the office. It s on the floor behind the office door. Serving our church in August : Acolyte: the children Ushers: * Communion Steward: * Altar Flowers: Jean Schooler in memory of Wayne Schooler Liturgist: DeAnna Coggin Bulletins: Aug. 2 - Nancy Gaines Aug. 9 - Nancy Gaines Aug Worship-in-the-Park Aug Nancy Gaines Aug Nancy Gaines Web Site Sponsor: * *Please call the church office if you can fill in one or more of our empty spots for July!! The church office will be closed Wed., August 12 through Mon. August 17. 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: like our page to see a daily devotion posted by Pastor Roger as well as our notices/pictures!

8 FAIRFAX MESSENGER AUGUST 2015 Fairfax United Methodist Church 305 N. Broadway P.O. Box 318 Fairfax, MO Address Service Requested Fairfax, MO U.S. Postage Paid Non-Profit Org. Permit #10 Dear Friends in Fairfax, JOB SECURITY JULY 2015 THANKS Job Security: no problem with MK ministry! The Law of Supply and Demand' came to mind as I reflected on the proportionately few people and groups who desire to minister to missionaries. One of my Barnabas colleagues (trauma counselor) recently had to turn down an urgent situation because she was already dealing with crises for three missionary families and an MK! Supply: There are about a dozen different Transition Seminars held throughout the country, sponsored by Barnabas and other groups. Demand: That is a very small number compared to the number of 18-year-olds arriving in the U.S. every summer. They need and desire to understand this culture of their parents heritage as they begin to live here independently. Cost: this is relative. In some ways the cost is minimal, but the investment is enormous. Thank you for your investment which in turn, allows me to invest personally in Missionary Kids! This includes time, energy, prayer, relationships, and funds to travel to the Transition Seminar in Ohio sponsored by Barnabas. Job Security: There is no foreseen end to this annual migration! What a privilege to partner with you on behalf of missionaries, encouraging the kids so mom and dad can continue fulfilling their calling in all parts of the globe. Rejoicing Securely, - Judy Keith Mu Kappa Regional Coordinator, 1301 E. 123rd Terr. #C, Olathe, KS 66061,