Welcome to
Faith United Methodist Church
March 6 & 7, 2010
3rd Sunday in Lent
Focus for the Week: I will reflect on the challenges and joys of radical hospitality.
Prelude H/5:30 Carolyn Ford H/8:25 Marian Sayers L/9:00 Denise Foth
GC/9:30 Jill Pliner R/10:15 Jane Tubbs
We Prepare To Worship
Welcome and Announcements
Acknowledgement of Girl Scouting
*Call to Worship L/9:00 Liturgist – Kathy Hauck
Leader: O magnify our God with me, and let us exalt God’s name together.
People: O taste and see that God is Good! Happy is the one who takes refuge in God.
Leader:This is a day for forgiveness and reconciliation;
People: We celebrate God’s love that has found each one of us…!
We Enter God’s Presence
*Praise Hymn “Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast” UM Hymnal #339
Congregational Prayer
O God, you are the hope of all who seek you and the help of all who find you. Create a space within our hearts for you, and create a space within our communities for all who seek you. In the name of Jesus, who came to seek and save the lost. Amen.
Ministry of Music(H/8:25) “Behold Him in Dark Gethsemane” Chancel Choir directed by Marilyn Strachan
(L/9:00) Praise Choir directed by Marlys Trauger
(If no Special Music, “His Eye Is On the Sparrow” TFWS #2146)
Let Us Encounter God’s Word
Children’s Message L/9:00 Susan Streit
Prayer for Inspiration
Scripture Reading Luke 15: 11-32 Page #73-74 N.T. Pew Bible
Sermon “Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast”: The Lesson of Abundant Grace
H/5:30, L/9:00 Rev. David Hobbs
H/8:25, GC/9:30, H/11:00 Rev. Walden Paige
R/10:15 Lavonne Hoover
Let Us Respond to God’s Word
Prayer Hymn “Come and Fill Our Hearts” (twice) TFWS # 2157
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer UM Hymnal #895
Prayer Hymn “Come and Fill Our Hearts” (twice) TFWS # 2157
Offering our Lives – Offertory
*Doxology “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” UM Hymnal #95
Offering Prayer (Unison
Thank you, God for the privilege of sharing so others may be led to your joyous embrace.
Help us to be generous in gratitude for your lavish provision for all our needs. Amen.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion (All Services) UM Hymnal #13
Let Us Depart to Serve
Call to Discipleship
*Closing Hymn “Amazing Grace” UM Hymnal #378
Benediction
*Postlude
*Please stand, as you are able.
Questions to Ponder:
- Who, in our congregation or community, represents the spirit of the waiting father? Who embodies this “radical hospitality”?
- Who are the strangers in our midst? Who are the prodigal sons and daughters making the journey home?
Next Week: “The School of the Soul”: The Lesson of the Wilderness Exodus 16
Prayer List: Ray Nelson, Linda Bahr, Rev. & Mary Reisner, Melissa Hendrickson, Iola Foley (500 Enterprise Ave. #129, League City, TX 77573), Laura Elsbecker (Gayle Foth’s daughter), Dean Carlson, Gene Lane, Trey Evans (deployed Afghanistan), Raegan Englebarts, Amanda Ricklefs, Steve & Julie Edwards, Candy Carlson (knee surgery 03/02), Marilyn Hansen (eyesight concern)
Hospitalizations: Humboldt-Marge Wilson; Clarion-Candy Carlson
Congratulations: to Kristi & Mike Meyering of Omaha, NE in the birth of their son, Jamieson Henry, born on February 24th. Proud Grandparents are Steve & Kathy Stamper; Great Grandmother is Dorothy Stamper
Birthdays & Anniversaries for our Church Family
Please remember these people with a card, phone call or prayer as they celebrate this week!
Birthdays: Saturday 6th Jason Andersen, Lydia Anderson, Dan Dahl, Sophia Hjelmeland, Destiny Little, Jaime Otto, Jessica Webb Sunday 7th Susan Carlson, Jessica Christensen, Elle Clark, Jodi Paeper, Evelyn Petersen, Katelyn Pliner Monday CC Dilley, Jamie Heidt, Cathy Terwilliger, Justin Wurn Tuesday Nickolas Bowden, Donna Walker Wednesday Larry Nielsen Thursday Casey Johnson, Brooke Kirchhoff, Jean Matters, Todd Tinken, Matthew Ubben Friday Nicole Fusco, Ryan Hill, Shane Little, Kyle Olson, Kyle Stenzel Saturday 13th Ken Brinkman, Justin Sorenson Sunday 14th Laurie Ashbrook, Laurie Beilke, Luka Hansen, Larry Lynch, Brian Nelson, Walden Paige, Penny Porter, Joesph Ricklefs, Jeremy Tinken, Emily Wederquist.
Anniversaries: Monday Dan & Lynn Watnem Wednesday Nate & Nicki Mathis Friday Dustin & Jessica Korleski Sunday 14th Larry & Laurie Beilke
One of the projects of the Evangelism/Nurture Committee is sending Easter cards to
home-bound and care center residents. They request that people bring cards (in a stamped, unsealed envelope) to worship on March 7th, 14th or 21st. The people in their pew area will sign the cards. They will be mailed on March 29th by the Evangelism Committee. If you will not be in worship, please drop off your card in the church office.
THANK YOU, Girl Scouts, for helping us out today: Brianna Powell, Destiny Saathoff, Keelie Anderson, Samantha Cordero, Makayla Lange, Rachel Darling, Taylor Nicholson, Jaime Otto, Janis Short, Jayden Flurey, Alexa Anderson, Tristyn Fuller, Madysen Lange, Morgan Lange, Amber Westling, Ashley Warren, Kaitlyn Harms, Kaylan Reames, Brooke Anderson, Jenna Rezabek, Paxton King & Lacy Jorgensen.
Administrative Office: 107 4th St. North Box 647 Humboldt, Iowa 50548
Office phone # 515-332-2083 Fax # 515-332-5775 E-mail faithumc@goldfieldaccess.net
Web site www.faithumcfamily.com
Ministers
Rev. Walden Paige Home address: 202 SE 2nd St., P.O. Box 273 – Gilmore City – 50541
515-373-6115 Cell: 515-890-7011 wallypaige@goldfieldaccess.net
Rev. David Hobbs Home address: 309 1st Ave. N – Humboldt – 50548
515-332-2419 Cell: 515-890-1845 hobbsgelbvieh@yahoo.com
Rev. Jan Burnett Home address: 1710 Elmhurst Avenue, P.O. Box 223– Humboldt – 50548
515-332-2172 Cell: 515-890-2228 janburnett@goldfieldaccess.net
Thank you to our dedicated volunteers:
(H) Bulletin Stuffers: Ken Nelson, Mildred Sorlie & Opal Stanford
Transporting Bulletins: L – Stephanie Haynes; R – Ken Hood
Plant Caretakers: Jane Nielsen (GC) Denise Hartford (H)
Tech Team: H/5:30 Dillon Cartee H/8:25 Dave Dodgen L/9:00 Megan Foth H/11:00 Jim Kirkpatrick
(H) Video: Deb Dodgen, Bill Sundell, LuAnn Johnson
(H) Power Point: Dan Dix
Website Mgr: Sally Cuthbertson
Sunday Office Hostess: Sonna Gochenour
Ushers/Hosts/Acolytes for Saturday & Sunday:
Humboldt – 5:30:
Hosts/Ushers: Dave & Sandy Lee
Humboldt – 8:25:
Hosts: Ginny Johnson, Marla Norman, Esther Thompson
Ushers: Ray Fisher, Ron Blomker/Head Usher
Communion Ushers: Rich Lindaman, Norm Philby, Lloyd McBurney, Jerry George, Dennis Reed
Gilmore City – 9:30:
Hosts: Nancy Brandhoij, Jo Henrichs
Ushers: Jim Day, Peg Day, Larry Nielsen, Flick Lanning/Head Usher
Livermore – 9:00:
Ushers: Jim Newton, Ron Trauger/Head Usher
Rutland – 10:30:
Hosts: Shirley Joenks
Humboldt – 11:00:
Hosts: Renae Seefeld, Faith in Living
Ushers: Ken Meyer, Faith in Living, LuAnn Johnson/Head Usher
United Methodist Women
Gilmore City
Thursday, March 11 – Noon Soup Luncheon
Devotions: Bonita Paige
Program: Pledge Service (Mary Lou Warner) Hostess: Karen Day
Livermore - March Meal of the Month!
Thursday, March 25
Guest Cook: Charise Curda cooking “award winning” Potato Soup
Guest Cook: Donna McCullough cooking “Homemade Chili”
SERVING: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FREE WILL OFFERING
Coming Events:
ÚROAST BEEF DINNER(and all the trimmings)– Prepared by “Team Livermore”; Sunday, March 21st at the Livermore American Legion (lower level); 11:00-1:00 p.m. Cost: $8.00 for adults; $5.00 for 12 yrs & under. For delivery call: 368-0725
ÚZion Lutheran Church, HUMBOLDT – “Sit with a soldier-visit with a Vet” forum; March 14th. Services-10 a.m.; Light lunch-noon; forum-1 p.m. FREE WILL OFFERING will go to the honor flights program.
ÚSt. Mary’s Parish, HUMBOLDT-“Sure and Begorrah” (Irish Stew Supper with all the trimmings); Wednesday, March 17th; Serving 5:00-7:00 p.m.; $7 – Adults, $4 12 & Under; Free – age 3 & under.
ÚSonshine Singers –present “God’s Wonderous Love for Us” at Decker Auditorium, ICCC, Ft. Dodge. Friday, March 19th @ 7 pm and Saturday March 20th @ 2 pm.
ÚHot Roast Beef Dinner-Humboldt-Dakota City Noon Kiwanis Club will serve on Palm Sunday, March 28th; 10:30-1:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Humboldt . Menu: Roast Beef, Potato & gravy, vegetable, cole slaw and homemade pie. $8.00-adults, $4.00-children under 10 yrs. old. Proceeds used to advance & support Humboldt community.
ÚHabitat for Humanity ReStore-located at 118 N. 12th St., Ft. Dodge. Open Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat.; 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. Phone: 515-576-4316 (see poster for donation items accepted and call for appointment) OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
ÚSpring Egg Show – “Treasured Memories” presented by Humboldt China Painters; Saturday March 27th; 9:00-11:30 a.m. at Faith UMC, Humboldt.
OAKVILLE, IA MISSION TRIP
Last year’s wonderful mission trip to Oakville convinced us that we needed to return again this year! Would you be able to join us? The trip will be Tuesday, June 22nd – Saturday, June 26th. We will probably be staying in a church with the requirement that you BYOB (Bring Your Own Bed). Noon Lunches are provided in Oakville, but we will be in charge of our own meals otherwise. Work skills are not necessary, but definitely helpful. If you have questions and/or would like to join the team, please contact Denise Hartford: hartford@goldfieldaccess.net or 604-1327.
We will be enhancing our worship centers with Easter lilies on April 4th/ If you wish to give one in honor or memory of someone, please fill out the form below and return to the church office by MARCH 28th
In Memory of
__________________________________________________
In Honor of
___________________________________________________
By __________________________________________________________
Worship Center:
____ Humboldt _____ Gilmore City _____ Rutland _____ Livermore
Please bring your lily to the center during the week of MARCH 28th. The church centers will be open on Friday and Saturday, April 2nd & 3rd. Thank-you.
Faith UMC is hosting the ecumenical Wednesday Lenten Services/Lunches for the Humboldt Community. They provide a place for lunch, fellowship, short meditation and discussion. The clergy of the County Ministerial Association provide a devotional service each Wednesday at 12:05 p.m., followed by a light lunch at 12:30. People who wish to attend on a lunch break from work are able to be finished within an hour. Pat Sander, of our church, coordinates the lunches, with assistance from the women’s units of other churches.
The schedule of services is as follows:
Mar. 10 - Service & Lunch: Faith United Methodist Church (Pastor Walden Paige)
Mar. 17 - Service: Our Saviour’s Lutheran; Lunch: Cooperative Team
Mar. 24 - Service: Oakhill Baptist; Lunch: Cooperative Team
OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU: Faith UM Church is in need of a volunteer Librarian. Connie Roghair has been librarian as part of her secretarial position. However, this fun and exciting position could be handled quite easily by a volunteer. If you are interested, please visit with Connie in the church office. Thank-you.
APPLICATIONS are currently being received for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant/Financial Officer
at Faith UM Church. Resumes may be sent to:
Faith UM Church, PO Box 647, Humboldt, IA 50548,
or dropped off at the church office, 107 4th St. N., Humboldt.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 20, 2010
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THURSDAY, MARCH 11 - 6:00 p.m. Morehouse Hall
All MEN/BOYS are welcome!
DELICIOUS FOOD! INSPIRING PROGRAM!
SPRING FLING (formerly known as Valentine Banquet)
will be held on THURSDAY, April 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Notice of Scholarship Deadline!
Scholarship Applications are due at the church office by March 15th, 2010.
Lenten Spiritual Growth Study
“Bread in the Wilderness”
Christians know that we often live in the wilderness – a place of difficulty and even danger. During this Lenten season, as we remember the story of God’s faithfulness, and especially the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, we are given strength for life’s journey, “bread” to sustain us through the wilderness and beyond.
Lessons introduced with a sermon for group and individual reflection.
Themes:
March 14, “The School of the Soul” The Lesson of the Wilderness.
March 21, “I was Hungry and You Gave Me Food” The Lesson of the Poor.
March 28 (Palm Sunday) “This is My Body, Broken For You” The Lesson of the Passover.
April 4 (Easter) “Come and Have Breakfast” The Lesson of the Risen Christ among Us.
April 11, “You Cannot Do it Alone” The Lesson of Life after Lent and Easter.
You Can Still Join a Small Group
Sunday Morning ADULT Sunday School Classes - Humboldt Center
Tuesdays: Noon – Pasquales;
2:00 p.m. at G.C.
Wednesdays: 5:00 p.m. at Hblt Center
Thursdays 11:00 a.m. Springvale Assisted Living
Call the office (332-2083) for more information.
Books are available in the church office - $8.00
One Great Hour of Sharing - March 14th, 2010
BE THERE AND BE HOPE WITH UMCOR!
Gifts to the OGHS lay the foundation of all of UMCOR’s work by covering the costs of doing business. This means all gifts designated to specific programs can go 100% to those programs because UMCOR’s basic expenses are covered. Please give generously.
Let’s try to surpass the amount we shared in 2009: $1,422 – now, more than ever, the world needs you!
“Match It”
The Humboldt County Community Foundation is sponsoring “Match It”, a project in support of the Upper Des Moines Opportunity Food Pantry and the Baby Room Program which will assist families in Humboldt County. This project will take place from February 15 - March 15.
There are two ways to donate:
1. Cash donations will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000. (Checks must be made out to HCCF.) Collection sites for monetary donations are: Bank Iowa, Northwest Bank, Power Co-op Employees Credit Union, US Bank and West Iowa Bank. Or, you may mail your donation to: Humboldt County Community Foundation, c/o Northwest Bank, P.O. Box 669, Humboldt, Iowa 50548
2. Food & Hygiene Items may be delivered to: Bode - Public Library; Bradgate - Pro Cooperative; Dakota City – City Hall, Gilmore City – City Hall, Library; Hardy - Gold-Eagle Cooperative; Humboldt - Bank Iowa, City Hall, Northwest Bank, US Bank; Livermore – City Hall; LuVerne – United Methodist Church; Ottosen – Farmer’s Co-op Elevator; Pioneer – Pro Cooperative; Renwick – City Hall, Public Library; Rutland – Faith United Methodist Church; Thor – City Hall, Ullensvang Lutheran Church.
Church Basement Ladies Bus Trip!
North Iowa Area Community College Auditorium in Mason City, IA
7:30 p.m. on April 30th, 2010
Bus leaving Faith UM Church @ 4:30 p.m.
Cost - $46.50 (includes the musical tickets & bus transportation)
Meal @ Culvers Restaurant/Clear Lake (meal cost is your own)
Call Faith UMC to sign up: 332-2083 – already have 47 signed up!
WEAVER VALLEY 4-H FUNDRAISER – SPAGHETTI LUNCH – MARCH 21, 2010
ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL – GILMORE CITY ---- 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Take out orders available; tickets available until March 13th from Tracy Schriber 373-6084 or Lindy Shelgren 373-6278 $7.00 includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread & dessert
TO KNOW CHRIST AND MAKE CHRIST KNOWN
2010 BUDGET: General fund balance 01/31/10 $-6,728.48
Received – FEBRUARY 2010 36,952.04
Disbursed –FEBRUARY 2010 38,670.50
General fund balance 02/28/10 -8,446.94
Apportionments paid to date $0.00
Apportionments due to date $101,730.00
COMPARED TO 2009: General fund balance 01/31/09 $ -6,033.01
Received – FEBRUARY 2009 39,645.71
Disbursed- FEBRUARY 2009 39,886.92
General fund balance 02/28/09 -6,274.22
Apportionments paid to date 8,073.01
Apportionments due to date $88,802.99
Percent of budget received thru FEBRUARY:
2003 (13%) 2004 (12%) 2005 (16%) 2006 (14%) 2007 (15%) 2008 (15%) 2009 (13%) 2010 (12%)
Thanks to everyone who supported 10% Sunday - $4,022 was received – this was a big boost to our general fund. The Finance Committee expresses their great gratitude to you and to God.
Sunday School held during Saturday church services
Children age 4 through 6th grade
Classes held in Room 24 - 5:30 p.m. through the end of worship service
The program will offer a faith based kid’s movie and a light snack
Children are invited to attend Saturday night, Sunday morning OR both!
This program will be held the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month through May 1st
Congratulations –to the Humboldt Speech Team who performed at District Contest at Bishop Garrigan High. Earning division one ratings and advancing to State Contest March 13 at Sibley include: Sarah Rasmussen-Literary Program; Sophomore Kendall Evans-After Dinner Speaking and Acting.
Way to go Cats!!
The Rev. David Weesner will become Superintendent of the Central District The appointment, announced by Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble, Resident Bishop of the Iowa Area, will become effective July 1, 2010.
“Dave Weesner brings the evangelical passion for Christ and the love of reaching out beyond the walls of the church that is needed at this time of our witness in Iowa,” Bishop Trimble noted. “Dave’s leadership in the greater Council Bluffs area includes collaborative involvement with both clergy and laity and leading the Salem United Methodist Church in outreach to the marginalized. He is an excellent preacher and teacher. Dave, and his wife Cheryl, will be involved in the 2010 UMW School of Christian Mission. I believe he is ‘unapologetically Christian and unashamedly United Methodist.’ He brings the leadership skills and energy needed for the work as a Conference Superintendent. I am pleased that after prayerful reflection with his family he accepted my invitation.”
Reacting to the appointment, Weesner said, ”I’m excited about the possibilities of working with the churches and people of the Central District. I’m looking forward supporting and providing leadership for new and exciting ministries on the District, and beyond. I’m filled with hope about what God has done and will do as we reach out, together, in concerned service to the world.”
Rev. Weesner is currently the Senior Pastor of Salem United Methodist Church in Council Bluffs, a position he has held for ten years. Prior to that appointment he was Pastor of Belle Plaine, Associate Pastor for Faith: Humboldt-Rutland-Gilmore City-Bradgate and the Corydon Parish. He was ordained as an Elder and granted Full Membership in the Annual Conference in 1992. He succeeds the Rev. Dr. Wesley S. K. Daniel, who has served as the Central District Superintendent for the past six years and will be appointed to the West Des Moines United Methodist Church, effective July 1.
Good Morning!
This is God,
I will be handling all
of your problems today.
I will not need your help.
So, relax and have a
Great Day!