May 2018 Newsletter Dodge Center United Methodist Church Pastor s Message Pastor: Loren Olson (Pastoral Care) Cell: 507-676-3836 Pastor: Joyce Parker (Evangelism and Outreach) Cell: 507-206-9681 Pastor: Linda Boorman Cell: 507-456-0806 Administrative Assistant : Janet Sinning Email: secdcumc@gmail.com Phone: 507-374-6885 (Office) Office Hours: Monday & Thursday s 8:00-1:00 Website: www.dodgecenterumc.org Visit us and like us on Facebook! Dodge Center United Methodist Church PO Box 98 20 First Street NE Dodge Center, MN 55927 Worship service: 9:00 am Coffee/Fellowship: Following church service Due May 20 : There are special days in May. Many of us look forward to the fishing opener each year. Methodist historians like to mark Aldersgate Day on the 24 th, commemorating the day when John Wesley s heart was strangely warmed and his ministry changed direction and sparked the Methodist revival. On Memorial Day we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives to serve our country, which many broaden to include remembering their own loved ones who have died. But maybe the most important observance of the month is Mother s Day. For most of us, Mother s Day truly is a day of appreciation. I ve met a few people through the years whose mothers were too broken and wounded to fulfill the traditional nurturing role, but most of us cannot begin to count the ways that we have been blessed and shaped by our mothers. We consider our mothers to be true gifts from God. In our faith tradition, Mary, the mother of Jesus played a key role. It was Mary s faithfulness that made the story possible. We see her as a worried and scolding mother, especially when he got lost at the temple, or when as an adult his teachings begin to upset people. We see her as a proud mother when she witnessed his turning water into wine, or as she joined the crowd welcoming him into Jerusalem. We see her as a loving and grieving mother who was present for the trial and crucifixion when so many others ran away. There s something real about her portrayal in the gospels, acting as any mother would to encourage, guide, and protect her adult child. Thank God for moms! Let us be sure to celebrate them if they are still living, and let us honor and remember them if they passed on to glory. When I was serving in the South, Mother s Day was often the second highest attendance Sunday of the year because everybody joined mom for worship. If we can, let s join our mom s for worship this Mother s Day, as we thank them and as we thank God for the gift of our moms. See you in church. Loren
May Birthdays Cathy Radil Rachel Garness Todd Bowman Bronson Freerksen Casey Narveson Carley Burtis Betty Staffon Todd Kispert Steven Meeker Melecio Bugarin Summer Freerksen William Rohwer Julie Bowman Patrick Fay 8 12 15 15 20 20 21 21 24 24 27 28 30 1 NOTE: If you are unable to usher, read or greet on your assigned Sunday, please find a replacement. Thank you Ushers: May 6 May 13 May 20 May 27 Reader: May 6 May 13 May 20 May 27 Dan & Kim Marquardt 5 Todd & Kris Bowman 8 Glenn & Linda Wallerich 8 Steve & Sandy Delzer 30 Greeters: Shawn Lepp & Colin Lepp Forrest Kispert & Dale Jensen Shirley Bowman & Sheila Freerksen Phil Stowers & Ron Olness Lisa O Neil Kathy Bartz Janet Bugarin Lois Kispert May 6 May 13 May 20 May 27 Kim Marquardt & Lona Jensen Kelly Amunrud & Shirley Bowman Margo Roberts & RoseElla Subbert Peggy Narveson & Carole Burtis May 6 May 13 May 20 May 27 Kim Marquardt & Lona Jensen Ralph Burtis & Dale Jensen Ralph Burtis & Margo Roberts Margo Roberts & RoseElla Subbert Counters: Pastor Joyce and Richard Urbain at the Dodge County Business Expo, April 24th. Each year we have a booth at the Expo to promote our church.
"Thank-you to all who donated checks, cash, and coins for the Heifer International Lenten Offering that the Sunday School children and teachers collected. The total for this year was $1,001.47! The Sunday School elementary children decorated tin cans and passed the cans for the Noisy Offering on Palm Sunday. $260.00 was collected in coins plus additional offerings were given on that day alone! This year there is a matching grant thru Heifer International where our gift, which has already been sent in, is matched dollar for dollar, to help empower women and children in Bangladesh and India." Mother/Daughter Friend Luncheon Annual Mother/Daughter/Friend Luncheon at the Hubbell House in Mantorville, Saturday, May 5 th at 11:30 am. The menu this year is your choice of pork chop, steak, raspberry chicken, or Haddock with salad, potato, rolls, drink, and tip all included. The price per plate is $17.50.(last year the price was $15.50). Children may order off the. Dear Dodge Center UMC Youth, Thank you for volunteering to pack the backpacks for Food for Friends on April 11. Because of your help, Food for Friends is able to provide nutritious food to Head Start,, Preschool Elementary, middle school land high school student all year long. We greatly appreciate your help! Thank you, Those of us at Food for Friends Many Thanks Thank you to everyone that brought salads, baked goods and helped in any way for the Salad Luncheon. It was a great salad luncheon again this year! Did you know our Facebook page has information about what s happening at our church? Andy Benjamin Lori Davis Grandchildren Service men and women Those who have no church home Young adults who have left the church Those who suffer from mental illness and addictions; and their families Those affected by Alzheimer s and other ailments of aging Traveling mercies Unspoken prayers Unitedmethodistchurchofdodgecentermn
The 5 th Annual Quilt Show at our church will be held Saturday, June 16 th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, during Dodge Center's June Bloom. Note a change in the date as we used to hold the Quilt Show during Harvestfest in September. The format will be the same and we will have a display of Fidget Lap Blankets and collect canned goods for the local Food Shelf. Please share this information with anyone from the area as we would like to have many quilts, wall hangings, etc. to show this June. Call Lois Lepp 507-374-2664 or Margo Roberts 507-374-2609 for more information.
DODGE CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH; ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018 (Approved) ATTENDANCE: Joyce Parker (Pastor), Kathy Bartz (Treasurer), Loren Olson (Pastor), Margo Roberts (Chairperson, Lay Leader), Richard Urbain (History & Records), and Sheila Freerksen (Secretary). MEETING: Margo called the meeting to order. The Vision Mission statement was read in unison. Concerns and praise reports were shared. Pastor Loren opened the meeting with a prayer. SECRETARY: The January 16, 2018 Ad Council minutes were distributed. These minutes were approved. TRUSTEES: An estimate from Sorenson's Appliances in Geneva for the replacement of the two stoves in the church basement was presented. This estimate will be presented to the Memorial Fund for approval. The choir loft light fixture and ceiling light fixture above the altar are being checked on; these will be repaired or replaced. The fluorescent light bulbs in the sanctuary will be replaced with LED light bulbs. TEASURER: Our monthly bills will be paid this week. We have submitted the participation fee for the Dodge County Expo of 3-24-2018 at Triton High School. Our apportionment fees have decreased slightly for each month. Our copyright license for music has now been paid. MEMBERSHIP: We had discussion about improving communication with our church members who are unable to attend weekly services. There will be some changes made soon. PASTOR'S REPORT: Pastor Joyce: Tomorrow at noon we will have a soup meal at noon with the Lenten service to begin after that. Each Wednesday, we'll continue with the meal at noon again, then the Lenten service until Easter. Pastor Loren: In January, he attended the Shmita Retreat in Buffalo. He will be scheduling a 2 week sabbatical for June or July this year. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30pm. Sheila Freerksen, Administrative Council Secretary Congratulations to Lois Lepp! Lois was chosen Child Care Provider of the year by Dodge County Licensed Child Care Association.
Sunday SCHOOL Sunday School SCHEDULE! For the 2017-2018 school year, there will be Sunday School on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month for kids ages 3 years old through 4th grade; and confirmation for the kids in grades 5 and up. The classes will be during worship. As in the past, this younger group will start in worship and then go to class after the children s message. Grades 5 and up will start class right at 9:00 a.m. when church starts. May 6 Pentecost (Acts 2:4) May 20 Park and Field Trip to Culminate Last Sunday DODGE CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH; ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018 (Approved) ATTENDANCE: Joyce Parker (Pastor), Margo Roberts (Chairperson, Lay Leader), Richard Urbain (History & Records), and Sheila Freerksen (Secretary). Visitor: Stevanna Delzer. MEETING: Margo called the meeting to order. The Vision Mission statement was read in unison. Concerns and praise reports were shared. Stevanna opened the meeting with a prayer. SECRETARY: The 2-20-2018 Ad Council minutes were distributed. These were approved. TRUSTEES: Suggestions wer e br ought up for impr ovement at the par sonage because of water leaking into the basement. Rain gutters and downspouts were recommended at the parsonage. Also, after the streets were worked on last year, there is more lawn dirt needed now at the base of the house on the east side. The church tile on the east side of the church building needs to be reconnected to the drain on the north east side of the building. The two new stoves have now been ordered for the church kitchen and they will be delivered in April. The upright piano in the basement will be removed, as we have not been able to find anyone interested in having it. The old large computer monitor in the pastoral office will be removed and recycled. TREASURER: The monthly bills have been paid at this time. We have paid the 2017 apportionments and are currently up-to-date with paying our 2018 payments. MEMORIAL FUND: We received $450 in donation this month. The current balance in the fund is $16,750. OTHER BUSINESS: This Saturday, March 24 th is the Dodge County Expo at the Triton High School and we will have a booth there. Some of our fidget lap quilt/blankets will be displayed there. Our Salad Luncheon is Thursday, April 5 th from 11am-1pm. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, April 17th at 6:30pm. Sheila Freerksen, Administrative Council Secretary Congratulations to Jackie Schmoll! Jackie graduates from Triton High School June 3rd.
Welcome to the Minnesota Camping and Retreat Ministries A huge welcome to you from Camp Minnesota, a year-round ministry of Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. We re so glad you found us! Camp Minnesota offers high quality summer camp experiences for all ages and interests, high quality space for retreats, meetings and conferences, delicious meal service, and warm hospitality. Whether you re looking for a first-time camp experience, a family or personal retreat, or space for your next meeting or conference, Camp Minnesota welcomes you. If you ve experienced a time with Camp Minnesota, you know the joy, peace, and life-giving time apart that awaits you. If you re considering Camp Minnesota for the first time, come see what everyone is talking about! Camp Minnesota Helping campers and guests to experience Christ, Creation, and Community Koronis Ministries (320) 243-4544 Kowakan Adventures (240) 394-5956 Northern Pines Camp (218) 732-4713 Click here to register for camp
Sunday School students on Palm Sunday
Our Salad Luncheon and Bake Sale on April 5th
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