mahomet united methodist church Our Mission: To lead people to Jesus and help them grow as disciples. From John, Recently, in a Prayer of Dedication for our offering I said, Let us not look at the few who have more and be envious. Help us to see the many with less and be generous. From your comments, that resonated with you. That sentiment comes from a Prayer of Confession in The United Methodist Book of Worship #485, written by Paul J. Flucke. O God, source of all that makes life possible, giver of all that makes life good: We gather to give you our thanks, yet we confess that we have often failed to live our thankfulness. What we have we take for granted, and grumble about what we lack. We have squandered your bounty, with little thought of those who will come after us. We are more troubled by the few who have more than by the many who have less. Forgive us, O God. In this hour of worship, accept our thanksgiving; and teach us to make gratitude and sharing our way of life; through the grace of Jesus Christ. Amen. One of the surest ways to unhappiness and being unhealthy is to dwell on what others have that you don t. There will always be someone with more, so that way of orientating ourselves will always serve discontent. (Perhaps this is why the Ten Commandments include Thou shalt not covet. ) Being mindful of those who have less is humbling and disturbing, but it is the way to a healthy perspective. It is the NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION New Member Orientation with Rev. McIntosh will be February 16 at noon in the Conference Room next to the offices. Lunch will be provided. If you are considering membership, if you would like to learn more, if you have questions, please come. This meeting is not required for membership, but helpful. Please contact Rev. McIntosh at 217-586-2147 or jmcintosh@mumc.org. 1/30/2013 Volume 19, Issue 2 reality. It reminds us of how blessed we are. Let us never be found ungrateful. It is a concern that so many are desperate for what we take for granted or even waste. We enjoy enough food, safe water, shelter and comfort, safety, convenience, advanced medical care, opportunities for arts and education, and one of the most just societies. Of all our blessings, the freedoms we enjoy are the most precious. How our days would be shaped with gratitude and happiness, if we would take but a few moments to appreciate what we have and more so humbly, that others don t have. Let forgiveness, appreciation, thankfulness, gratitude, generosity, and contentment be our way in the world. It is a way of grace. It is the way of Jesus Christ. UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, February 2 COMMUNION SUNDAY Helping Hands Food Drive Diaper Tree Drive Blood Pressure Checks 9:30 am-noon Fellowship Feast noon (see menu on p. 4) Saturday, February 8 Men s Bible Study Begins 8 am Saturday, February 15 Pancake & Sausage Breakfast and Bingo 9 am-noon (see details on p. 4) Sunday, February 16 New Member Orientation Noon Monday, February 17 President s Day Office Closed Thursday, February 20 Wait Until Dark at Parkland Theater Sponsored by Joanna Circle (see details on p. 4) Friday, February 21 Circuit Rider Deadline Noon Saturday, February 22 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 6 pm
2 JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP 6th Graders - 8th Graders 6 pm, Wednesdays If you have questions, contact: Ciara Duitsman (217-778-7104, ciaraduitsman@gmail.com) John McPherson (217-419-3903, huegtoad@gmail.com) SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP 9th Graders - 12th Graders 6 pm, Sundays If you have questions, contact: Terri Hunt (217-202-8008, terri@cdg.ws) Brad Jones (217-714-3733, bjonesfhb@gmail.com) Joel Jessup (217-649-7076, jessup1981@hughes.net) Wednesday Evening Schedule 5:00-5:30 pm Children s Choir (Grades 3-6) 5:30-6:00 pm Dinner 6:00-7:00 pm Group Time for Children & Adults 6:00-7:00 pm Jr. High Youth Volunteers are still needed to help with set up and clean up after the meal. Sign-up sheets are on the Welcome Center. Grief Workshop & Memorial Service A grief workshop and memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, March 16 at 4 pm in the Prayer Room. We will talk and share about grief and the grieving process. A service to remember those we have lost will follow. Rev. McIntosh will lead this program. ALTAR FLOWER & BULLETIN SPONSORS NEEDED FOR 2014 BULLETINS February 9, 16, 23 March 9, 16 April 27 May 25 June 8, 22 July 6 August 10, 24, 31 September 7, 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 23, 30 December 14, 21 Christmas Eve 5 & 11 pm FLOWERS February 2, 9, 23 March 2 September 7, 14 October 5, 12, 26 November 2, 23, 30 December 14, 21 Sign-up sheets are on the Welcome Center, or call or email the office to sign up (586-2147, mumc@mumc.org). Each sponsorship is $20. Make checks to Mahomet UMC. Indicate Flowers or Bulletin in the memo line. PRIME TIME STUDY DARE TO DREAM Creating a God-Sized Mission Statement for Your Life Books are $11 each 6-week study Explore God s dream for you, create a life mission statement, and commit to living it out. Class I Sundays at 9:45 am began January 12 Class II Wednesdays at 6 pm began January 8 New Men s Bible Study Begins Saturday, February 8 th at 8 am Have you ever wondered what Grace really is? Is it a noun? Is it a verb? Do we earn it? Or is it just given to us? We will be using Max Lucado s study on Grace to explore these and many other questions about Grace. This men s study is being moved from Sunday night to Saturday morning to try to let more men be involved. Yes, we will have coffee and breakfast kind of eats. Please come, we d really like you to join our group.
3 THANK YOU Dear friends at Mahomet UMC, It is so great to hear from all of you cards, flowers, visits, phone calls, prayer shawls and such. I ve used the nice warm prayer shawls many times thinking of those who made them. This was my first Christmas bag (not putting in but receiving). It was with great anticipation when I started to see what was there just like little ones going through their Christmas stocking. It was fun and I do appreciate it but really don t need all the good food. Certainly makes a brighter day when you re unable to live as you did before old age! I miss church it s not Sunday without church. I do attend a Bible study weekly. Love and God Bless All, Alma Pugh I want to thank everyone for the many lovely things in that pretty red Christmas bag. I showed my family what nice things our Methodist Church does for those living alone and who have lost a loved one. I look in that bag and see many things! Thanks so much. In Christian Love, Virginia Berger Thank you for remembering me with cards during the past year. Blessings and Love, Berny Haworth A belated thank you to everyone for the Christmas gift bag that Terry and Adam Dodd delivered to Mom (Beulah Newman) at the nursing home in December. She was as excited as a child when she looked through all the thoughtful gifts you provided. Thank you so much for remembering her you really made her day! Sandi Yarnell I want to thank everyone for all of the prayers and support I have received since the passing of my husband, Dale. Special thanks go out to Rev. McIntosh for the nice memorial service, to Linda Walker for the beautiful organ music, and to the United Methodist Women for planning the meal after the service. God Bless All of You, Marcia Rosenbery Dear Mahomet UMC Family, Thanks for the bag at Christmas I appreciated the gifts and cards very much. Thanks again, Lucille Clapper Dear Church Friends, Many, many thanks to all who contributed cards, snacks and other thoughtful gifts even a great book for our Christmas bag. Getting our driveway shoveled by that young delivery boy, Rick Swearingen was even more appreciated. Thanks again and may God bless you all. Fondly, Bob and Pat O Neal A big thank you to all who brought chili or pies to be judged or just shared with everyone for the Chili Cook-Off and Pie Baking Contests. We hope you enjoyed a warm night of fellowship, too! The Mahomet UMC Intergenerational Mission Team is dedicated to helping others, far and near, and your support helps us to do just that! Thank you so much! The Mission Team CONGRATULATIONS Our congratulations go out to: Jason and Jennifer Vallowe on the birth of their son, Cole Michael Vallowe, who was born on December 19, 2013. Grandparents are Mike and Donna Greene. Robert and Amber Drake on the birth of their son, Carter Henry Drake, who was born on December 28, 2013. Grandparents are Warren and Gerry Drake. Lindsay and Neil Wilson on the birth of their son, Kaiden Marshall Wilson, who was born on January 21, 2014. Grandparents are Bernie and Connie Hinkle. IN SYMPATHY Our sympathy is extended to: The Rosenbery family following the death of Dale Rosenbery on December 31, 2013. Please keep Marcia and her family in your prayers. Mike Helfrich and his family following the death of Mike s brother Pat on Christmas Day, 2013. Please keep them all in your prayers. The Schroeder family following the death of their daughter, sister and aunt, Susan Schroeder Stuckey on January 8, 2013. Please keep the family in your prayers. Terry Ruprecht and Kris Kennedy and family following the death of Terry s father. Please keep them in your prayers.
4 VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER Saturday, February 22 6 pm For all you do that makes our beloved church what it is, thank you! And come to dinner. The menu is roast sirloin of beef, rotisserie chicken, baked potato, corn and lima bean casserole, rolls, ice cream. For helping with worship, for setting up Holy Communion, teaching, volunteering for committees, for cooking, for funeral dinners, for ushers, greeters, choirs, for any and all efforts for our church, come to dinner. Please call the church 586-2147 or email mumc@mumc.org to make a reservation. With all these great people there, it will be fun. Chef Gary Dalton is your host. When: Saturday, February 15 Breakfast: 9 am-noon, Bingo: 9:30-11:30 am Where: Cost: Mahomet United Methodist Church $6/Adult; $20/family Each adult gets one free bingo card Families receive three free bingo cards Additional bingo cards will be available B Pancake/Sausage Breakfast & Family Fun Bingo I N G O THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR MAHOMET UMC INTERGENERATIONAL MISSIONS Women of the Church are Invited to WAIT UNTIL DARK at the Parkland College Theatre Thursday, February 20, 7:30 pm Meet at Church at 6:30 pm to Carpool Tickets/$12.00 for Adults over 55 Tickets/$14.00 for Younger Adults Sponsored by Joanna Circle Reserve your Tickets by email to Sheryle Carpenter at davesherylecarp65@yahoo.com or call at 217-586-2576 Deadline to reserve your ticket is February 5 February UMW Meeting When: Thursday, February 6, 1 pm Devotions & Program: Call to Prayer & Self Denial Hostess: Janet Thompson February Joanna Circle When: Thursday, February 20 What: Valentine Outing to Parkland Theater (see details above) Chair: Sheryle Carpenter FELLOWSHIP FEAST Noon, Sunday, February 2 Pork Loin Roast Scalloped Potatoes Mixed Vegetables, Applesauce Dessert WILD GAME/FISH FEAST & BOOK SALE Sat., Mar. 15, 5:30-7:30 pm We need donations of fish & wild game. Contact Val Woodruff to arrange drop-off. (vrwoodruff@hotmail.com) Bring in your used books for the sale WATCH FOR MORE DETAI LS Thank you for supporting our Mahomet UMC Intergenerational Missions
5 W.O.W. SCHEDULE 5:00 pm Children s Choir (Grades 3-6) 5:30 pm Dinner 6:00 pm Group Time for Children and Adults 6:00 pm Jr. High Youth SATURDAY, 2/1 Noon AA SUNDAY, 2/2 COMMUNION SUNDAY 8:30 am Worship; 9:30 am-noon Blood Pressure Checks; 9:45 am Sunday School/ Discipleship Hour for All Ages; 10:45 am Worship with Praise Band; Noon Fellowship Feast; 5 pm AA; 6 pm Sr. High Youth MONDAY, 2/3 1 pm Mission Mondays; 6 pm Mission Team; 7 pm Discipleship Team TUESDAY, 2/4 6:30 pm Wesley Bells; 7 pm AA; 7 pm Al Anon; 7:30 pm Chancel Choir WEDNESDAY, 2/5 W.O.W. (See shaded box for schedule); 6 pm Dare to Dream Study THURSDAY, 2/6 8:30 am Christian Conversation; 1 pm United Methodist Women; 7 pm Staff Parish Relations Committee; 7 pm AA SATURDAY, 2/8 8 am Men s Bible Study; Noon AA February 2014 Calendar SUNDAY, 2/9 8:30 am Worship; 9:45 am Sunday School/Discipleship Hour for All Ages; 10:45 am Worship with Praise Band; 5 pm AA; 6 pm Sr. High Youth; 6 pm Women s Book Club MONDAY, 2/10 1 pm Mission Mondays; 6 pm Mission Team TUESDAY, 2/11 1:30 pm Women s Book Club; 6:30 pm Wesley Bells; 7 pm Finance Committee; 7 pm AA; 7 pm Al Anon; 7:30 pm Chancel Choir WEDNESDAY, 2/12 W.O.W. (See shaded box for schedule); 6 pm Dare to Dream Study THURSDAY, 2/13 8:30 am Christian Conversation; 7 pm Church Council; 7 pm AA SATURDAY, 2/15 8 am Men s Bible Study; 9 am-noon Pancake & Sausage Breakfast & Bingo; Noon AA SUNDAY, 2/16 8:30 am Worship; 9:45 am Sunday School/Discipleship Hour for All Ages; 10:45 am Worship with Praise Band; Noon New Member Orientation; 5 pm AA; 6 pm Sr. High Youth MONDAY, 2/17 President s Day Church Office Closed; 1 pm Mission Mondays; 6 pm Mission Team TUESDAY, 2/18 6:30 pm Wesley Bells; 7 pm AA; 7 pm Al Anon; 7:30 pm Chancel Choir WEDNESDAY, 2/19 W.O.W. (See shaded box for schedule); 6 pm Adult Study THURSDAY, 2/20 8:30 am Christian Conversation; 7:30 pm Wait Until Dark at Parkland Theater, sponsored by Joanna Circle (meet at church at 6:30 pm); 7 pm AA FRIDAY, 2/21 Noon Circuit Rider Deadline SATURDAY, 2/22 8 am Men s Bible Study; Noon AA; 6 pm Volunteer Appreciation Dinner SUNDAY, 2/23 8:30 am Worship; 9:45 am Sunday School/Discipleship Hour for All Ages; 10:45 am Worship with Praise Band; 5 pm AA; 6 pm Sr. High Youth MONDAY, 2/24 1 pm Mission Mondays; 6 pm Mission Team TUESDAY, 2/25 Noon Mahomet Sr. Citizens Potluck M-S Schools Superintendent, Rick Johnson, speaker; 6:30 pm Wesley Bells; 7 pm AA; 7 pm Al Anon; 7:30 pm Chancel Choir WEDNESDAY, 2/26 W.O.W. (See shaded box for schedule); 6 pm Adult Study THURSDAY, 2/27 8:30 am Christian Conversation; 7 pm AA Trustees Update Some of you may not have heard that the parsonage sold. We went to closing on October 4 th. The house was bought in 2007 for $159,900 and sold in 2013 for $165,000 with $14,000 in expenses that included closing costs, realtor s fees, and unreimbursed fix-up costs. That left net cash balance of $151,000. The mortgage of about $87,000 has been paid off, leaving a balance of about $63,000. The church treasurer will invest half of that in a money market account and the remainder will be invested in an account where the Memorial funds are invested. The proceeds of the sale will be earmarked for future use to purchase another parsonage when the need arises. Music News... With the Lenten season just around the corner, we would like to invite new members to join the Chancel Choir or Bell Choir. Chancel Choir is a great way to make new friends, renew old acquaintances, and have a great time, all while singing your praises to our Lord. What could be better? We rehearse on Tuesday nights from 7:30-8:30. The Wesley Bell Choir also meets on Tuesday nights, from 6:30-7:30. We really need some more ringers to complete our group...or to substitute. All players need to be able to read music as well as count. Is there anyone strong out there who can ring the low bells? They are awfully heavy! Please come and join one of the fun groups.
6 mahomet united methodist church Our Mission: To Lead People to Jesus and help them grow as disciples. 1302 E. South Mahomet Road, Mahomet, IL 61853-3729 Phone: ( 217) 586-2147 FAX: (217) 586-3431 Email: mumc@mumc.org www.mumc.org Office Hours Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:30 am-12:30 pm Sunday Worship 8:30 am Traditional Worship 10:45 am Contemporary Worship Sunday Schedule 9:30 & 10:30 am Coffee Fellowship 9:45 am Sunday School/Discipleship Hour for All Church Staff Rev. John McIntosh, Pastor ~ jmcintosh@mumc.org Rev. Harold Bodeen, Pastor Emeritus Cindy Bell, Parish Nurse ~ Grannybell@mchsi.com Eileen Waters, Parish Nurse ~ enie@mediacombb.net Cindy Dodd, Office Manager ~ cdodd@mumc.org Cindy Carlson, Administrative Assistant ~ ccarlson@mumc.org Kathy Tock, Worship Music Director ~ tockwoman@gmail.com Erika Mennig, Choir Director Linda Walker, Church Organist Marty Butts, Custodian Carrie Roberts, Nursery Coordinator Ciara Duitsman, Nursery Assistant NEW CHURCH DIRECTORIES Coming by Early March! Sunday Schedule 8:30 am Worship 9:30 am Fellowship 9:45 am Discipleship time for all ages 10:30 am Fellowship 10:45 am Worship with praise band www.facebook.com/mahometumc CHURCH EMAILS Please send emails for the church office staff to mumc@mumc.org so that both Cindy Dodd & Cindy Carlson receive them.