Connections APRIL 2018 Wishing you a joyous and blessed Easter season Spruce up the church grounds for spring! Saturday, April 7th 8 am until 12 Noon Bring rakes and wheelbarrows All are welcome
From the Pastor s Pen Almighty God, you give us the joy of celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord. Give us also the joys of life in your service, and bring us at last to the full joy of life eternal; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Dear Friends: Easter is here and I am excited. Maundy Thursday, the Family Easter Fair on Saturday, and Easter services make for a busy week, but how wonderful it is to celebrate the resurrec on of Jesus and his victory over sin and death. I believe our Lenten disciplines in everyday ac vi es help us to appreciate what God has done in being in rela onship with each of us. We may tell ourselves, "I'm not that bad," but how many mes have we said unkind things about a person at work or while driving? What about those li le indiscre ons concerning our diet or exercise regiment? Have we put off our Bible study prepara ons or me in prayer? These are just a few examples of our human condi on and exactly why Jesus came to save us from ourselves. It's the li le things, and big things as well, but in all of it, God loves us and makes a way. During Lent and especially for our Easter services, many of our congrega- on have been very busy in prepara on of Easter. I want to thank our choir, adult and youth bell ensembles and praise band Redeemed for your leadership in our worship services. Your dedica on and musical contribu ons have made our worship so much be er. The leadership of Todd Oberlin, Jeremy Melton and Traci Morlock has ventured into new realms of worship and sound. Our worship hosts and Cafe crews have regularly offered hospitality and leadership for our visitors and members. Thank you for your good work. Our finance secretary Angie Shelton, weekly counters, nursery workers and custodians serve quietly behind the scenes. Thank you. You are wonderful servants of Christ who are vital to our congrega on. Lastly, thank you to Donna Norman who creates the bulle n, makes connec ons seamlessly happen, and keeps us up to date and well informed. Thank you. Wentzville United Methodist Church is a congrega on that lives for God, loves their neighbor and is growing in Christ. Keep going and God bless us every one. Connections is published each month. Our church vision is to Live for God, Love our neighbor, and Grow in Christ. Visit us at 725 Wall Street, Wentzville. Sunday worship is at 9 and 11 am. 636.327.6377 church@wentzville-umc.net Deadline for the MAY 2018 Newsletter is Monday, 4/23 www.livelovegrow.org Pastor Mark Dumas Christian Education Jeremy Melton Congregational Care Bob Anderson and Ginger Carroll Custodial Care Sandie Briggs and Anne Hansen Membership & Finance Angie Shelton Music Director Todd Oberlin Worship Coordinator Traci Morlock Nursery Glenna Head, Ashley Kirkley and Lana Nack Office Administrator Donna Norman Worship Media Team Bruce Kates, Jeremy Melton, Lisa Morgenthaler, Paul Morlock, Sean Morlock, Todd Oberlin, Brian Phipps and Kermit Sandorf 2
Loving Our Neighbor United Methodist Women meet in the church Café at 12 noon on Thursday, 4/12 for a potluck lunch and mission program. Avoiding Scams will be presented by the Wentzville Police Department. All women are welcome. For more informa on, contact Nancy Driscoll at 636-357-7571. We will be working at Mary Martha the week of April 9 do you have some free me? We can use your help! Check the Sunday Connect Card or call Kay at 636-328-5451. April Needs Canned Fruit and Bathroom Tissue Please no glass containers Thanks so much! Our Disaster Response Team is going to Mountain Grove, Missouri the week of April 15 to rehab a home that was flood-damaged three years ago. The resident is an 83-year old woman who has been making do and needs help. Please be in prayer for Bob Anderson, Bill Brandt, Rodger McQuate, Rich McQuiston, Gary Springer and Brian VanNierop as they travel and work in Mountain Grove. Thanks to all who ac vely support our Disaster Response efforts you are making a difference! Park Lane Care Center 401 Mar Le Drive Wentzville Hymn Sing and Communion on 3rd Thursdays Join us April 19th at 10 am All are welcome Needlework for Missions Meets at 9:30 am in the church Library on the 4th Thursday of the month. Bring your own project or contact Nancy for more informa on (NLBrad232@gmail.com) Social Justice Conversation meets in the church Café at 1 pm on Saturday, 4/28. We will con nue our discussion on the book, Dear White Chris an by Aaron Layton. Everyone is welcome to par cipate. Ques ons? Call Genie Hatch at 636-447-5071. We wish to thank you for doing your part to protect our environment. Your efforts truly do make a difference. Recycling aluminum cans benefits the Caring & Sharing Food Pantry Recycling computers, ink cartridges, and old cell phones benefits our Youth Group. 3
Mission Moment Our Sister Church in Mozambique Ressano Garcia UMC For the past three years, Wentzville UMC has been proud to serve as a sister church to Ressano Garcia UMC and Pastor Bernardo Victorina. They are located in the West Maputo District of the Mozambique United Methodist Conference. Your generous financial gi s provide annual support of $990 which pays Bernardo s salary and the associated expenses of church administra on. We have reached our goal for the third year thank you very much! Pastor Bernardo Victorino The congregation of Ressano Garcia UMC welcomes Jesus on Palm Sunday, 2018 4
Growing In Christ ONE Moving Toward Life-Changing Community We have completed the Lenten portion of ONE! Study groups were engaged for four weeks of lively discussion and sharing, and are now poised to move forward to even greater growth and con nuity. So what was it all about? Here are some focus take-aways. 1. As a group we are going to all focus on making sure we meet and greet people who are new to the church. 2. Our group enjoyed the chance to study ONE, and we ve learned a lot about each other. 3. Our group will be incorpora ng aspects of ONE as we move forward with other studies. 4. Our group is going to Get Up and Get Out. We ve iden fied ministries which speak to our hearts and why we want to commit to it week a er week. We are seeking ways to involve the group with these ministries beyond the walls of the church. Sundays at 10 am in the Youth Room Made for A Miracle begins on Sunday, 4/8 Facilitated by Ed Liliensiek Sundays at 10:30 am in the Pastor s Office Bible Manners and Customs resumes on Sunday, 4/8 Facilitated by John Brown Sundays at 10:30 am in the Library Immersion Bible Studies: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah resumes on Sunday, 4/8 Facilitated by Genie Hatch Sundays at 10:30 am in the Quilter s Room Bea tudes from the Backside resumes on Sunday, 4/8 Facilitated by Barb Hethcote Sundays at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary And the Bible Says Open discussion led by John Kinnard Mondays at 7 am in the Café Ministry to Men Bible Study Facilitated by Brian Phipps Mondays at 6 pm in the Library New to the church? Join Pastor Mark for Ge ng Started currently studying Flood Gates Tuesdays at 7 am at Bob Evans, Wentzville Upper Room Thursdays at either 1 pm or 6:30 pm in the Pastor s Office Faithful, Abundant, True Women s Bible Study resumes Thursday, 4/5 1 pm class facilitated by Karen Springer & Pat Williams 6:30 pm class facilitated by Ka e Lewis 5
Fun and Fellowship Wednesday, 4/25 at 6 pm Lilac Girls by Martha Kelly Join us in the Café at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, April 4th Saturday, 4/21 8 am Golden Corral Hwy K in O Fallon Great food, fun and fellowship Ques ons? Call Kermit at 636-734-2171 Wednesday, 4/11 Serving begins at 5:30 pm Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy some great fellowship! Come hear the latest about what s happening at Wentzville UMC State of the Church Brief to everyone who helped paint the Chris an Life Center...to Nik Bradley and Gary Springer for installing new LED energy efficient light fixtures in the Café...to Tom Mayes for drywall repair and touch-up pain ng in the old building and the Sanctuary APRIL Quick View Lydia Circle Quilters Tuesdays, 8 am 12 Noon Game Day for Seniors Wednesday, 4/4 at 1:30 pm Spring Clean Up Saturday, 4/7 8 am-12 Noon Wednesday Night Dinner Wednesday, 4/11 at 5:30 pm POTLUCK Bring your best! United Methodist Women Thursday, 4/12 at 12 Noon Communion at Parklane Thursday, 4/19 at 10 am Men s Group Breakfast Saturday, 4/21 at 8 am Golden Corral Hwy K Book Club Wednesday, 4/25 at 6 pm Needlework for Missions Thursday, 4/26 at 9:30 am Social Justice Saturday, 4/28 at 1 pm Gospel Jam Saturday, 4/28 at 6 pm Spring Handbell Concert Sunday, 4/29 at 3 pm www.livelovegrow.org 725 Wall Street Wentzville MO 63385 6