THE VISITOR             2010

Baade, Marie
Beekman, Greg, Cindy & Brittany
Blomker, Carlene
Boughton, Brenda, Mike & Travis
Braby, Cheryl
Carson, Tom, Sarah & Lauren
Christensen, Skip & Jean
Connor, Rev. Bob & Patti
Dencklau, Bill & Luann
Estes, Tim, Tammy & family
Foley, Mary Lou
Fuller, Travis
Greene, Scott & Tricia
Hauck, Jeremy
Hinton, Andrea
Jahncke, Deb & Keenan
Johnson, Jim & Ginny
Jorgensen, Troy, Julie & family
Kunert, Sherry & Joseph
Lee, David & Sandi
Meyer, Ken
Mooney, Rodd, Stacy & Family
Norman, John & Marla
Reedy, Dale & Sharon
Robinson, Ken & Neva
Sandven, Gib
Seefeld, Ranae
Slaikeu, Kevin
Spencer, Lyle & Katheryn
Thompson, Esther
Vinsand, Ronny, Rhonda & Jenna
Wooten, Brenda & Dylan
 

2009 Statistics
Year end reports for church attendance have been completed! A partial report was presented at the Annual Charge Conference held on November 12, 2009. Final records could not be completed until the end of the year. 

Here are the year-end totals for Faith Church:

Full members reported January 1, 2009……………………………….1441
Received this year on Profession of Christian Faith…………………….10
Received from other United Methodist Churches…………………………0
Received from other denominations…………………………........………..4
Received by affirmation……………………………………………….………4
                         Total………………………...……………………………...1459

This year, there were 25 baptisms, 18 weddings, 35 funerals.

If you have any questions about this report, feel free to contact me at the church office 332-2083.

I hope all of you are staying warm during these cold and snowy winter days. I have just two quick things to share this month about our youth programs.

The first is that we are still planning on having two “Youth Mission” weekends in May (Saturday, May 1^st and 22^nd) where our youth and adult volunteers will outreach through mission projects in our communities. But before we can have these projects, we must have people who have project needs. Is this you? I am asking that you look around and see whom we might reach out to for some ‘mission’ projects. We want people to feel ok in asking us for some help with their odd project needs. This could be for an elderly person who doesn’t have the ability to get the job done on their own, or even someone else, who has many things going on in their life at this time, that doesn’t allow them to work on a much needed house project. My prayer is that our Church family will reach out and check with some folks who might have some of these needs and let me know about their needs. We have a great bunch of kids with a lot of talent and energy, and if we can focus that energy on some good local mission projects, I think everyone will benefit. So give me a call if you or someone you know is interested.

The second thing is that we are planning a ski trip coming up here in February for our youth. We will be going on a Sunday afternoon this time, which will be February 21^st, 2010. My plan is to have everyone be here at the Humboldt Center at 10:45 a.m., so that we can leave at 11:00 that morning and head up to Mankato, Minnesota. We need a minimum of 15 for skiing and 10 for tubing, so I am encouraging everyone to come who is in 7^th grade or older. The church is paying for the gas and for the noon and evening meals for everyone, but the cost of skiing or tubing, or both is your cost. At the current time the cost is roughly $14 for tubing and $32 for skiing. We will stay at the Ski resort from around 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. and then we’re heading home. We should be back in Humboldt around 10 p.m. that evening. This is always a very fun trip, so please tell your friends about it and also tell any adults who would like to chaperone. If you have any questions give me a call.

Finally, to all those 8^th grade confirmation students, don’t forget about our Confirmation trip on February 26^th. We will be leaving from Humboldt around 8:00 a.m. and heading to Des Moines to work at Hope Ministries and we’ll also attend the Shabbat service at the local synagogue that night, being home at around 10:00 p.m. in Humboldt. Again, thanks to each and every one of you for your prayers and thoughts this New Year.

©©©©©©©Could You be a Friend in Faith?©©©©©©©

…  Family & Friends of Harriet Wyatt

… Esther Johnson in the death of her spouse, Darrell (Vic) Johnson

… Diane Dix in the death of her sister, Pam Kasl

… Dennis Fuller, Diane Lanning & families in the death of (Mary) Yolande Fuller

… Merrill & Lou Kelling in the death of their granddaughter, Nicole Kelling

 

Joining a Small Group

Your Small Group / Sunday School Class may wish to use this Lenten Study, “Bread in the Wilderness” to deepen your spiritual walk. God has provided a “Gospel Feast” through Jesus Christ. Will we accept the invitation

          To serve,
          To break bread,
          To love,
          To reach out,
          To receive grace,
          To experience blessing,
          To bear witness?

          Come, Sinner, to the gospel feast,
          Let every soul be Jesus’ guest.
          Ye need not one be left behind,
          For God had bid all humankind.

Please stop at the back of the sanctuary in each site to sign up for a group.
Call the office if you have any questions.

H – 5:30      H – 8:25      L– 9:00         GC – 9:30       R – 10:15        H – 11:00
Feb. 6/7
Paige          Burnett        Hobbs           Paige             Burnett             Hobbs          
Feb. 13/14
Hobbs         Paige          Burnett          Hobbs           Paige               Burnett
Feb. 20/21
Burnett        Hobbs         Paige            Burnett          Hobbs              Paige
Feb. 27/28
Paige          Burnett      God Squad     Paige            Burnett              Paige

 

               February 14

                       Humboldt Center/8:25 & 11:00

 

                       All Boy Scouts & Leaders

 

                       Past and Present

                       Wear your Uniform, Scarf, etc. to Services

 

 

March 28; April 4, 11, 18 & 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; June 6, 13, 20 & 27; July 4, 11, 25; August 15 & 22; September 5 & 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14 & 28; December 5, 12 & 19.

February 14, 21, & 28; March 7, 14 & 21; April 11, 18 & 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; June 6, 20 & 27; July 4, 11, 18 & 25; August 1, 8, 15 & 22; September 5, 12, 19 & 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31; November 7, 14 & 28; December 5, 12, 19 & 26.

Call the church office (332-2083) if you would like to honor someone or give a gift in memory of a loved one. Also, if you would like to receive a weekly bulletin, please notify the church office. We would be happy to mail one to you (regular or LARGE PRINT.)

 

HUMBOLDT UNIT
Thursday, February 4

Exec. Committee at 1:00 P.M.

General Meeting at 2:00 (dessert)

[Ex. Set tables – 12:30 + clean up. Each Exec. Member - $2.00]

LIVERMORE UMW GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRAM:

Funds given to the UMW GNP in 2009, after expenses of Thursday Fundraiser noon meals, were $1,520. Seventeen families were assisted; $100 donated to the American Legion Honor Flight for Humboldt County; $45 for Undie Sunday and $50 to a homeless shelter. Good Neighbor funds carried over to 2010: $405. We thank all the guest cooks who helped us along the way and all the people who attended our meals. God Bless You!

 

 

As approved at 12-03-09 Administrative Council meeting

UTILITIES
Gas, electric, propane, telephone, internet, water ……………$ 26,000.

Postage, paper, office supplies, mileage ………………………$ 26,500.

*Represents a 0% increase over 2009.

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I read a story the other day about a person trying to put a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle together—one of those beautiful wall sized picture ones that can take you hours to put together. With tremendous effort the person continued on the job, and bit by bit was achieving their objective of getting it done. After many hours and many days of work the person came to the final few pieces. The excitement began to build as they saw their work slowly become a whole picture, one that looked just like the one on the box cover, but as it turned out, with much dismay the person discovered there was something missing, it was the last piece, right in the center of that beautiful picture. One piece was missing. They searched and searched, and to no avail, the piece could not be found. As the moments passed by the person decided to throw it away, and purchase another huge jigsaw puzzle. As the puzzle was about to be thrown away, a glimmer of light shone upon the newly created work of art, creating one of the most beautiful images that the person had ever seen, even without the last piece. The person realized that even though this picture wasn’t ‘perfect’ it was beautiful.

This story tells us a lot about us and about others, and about how God views all of us. We are imperfect creatures trying to be perfect. We work so hard to place that last piece into our lives to create the perfect image we would like to see. We go to church, we provide for our families, we care for the sick, we read the Word, and maybe pray often, and yet at times we realize that none of this really finishes us completely, or even at times makes us the kind of person that God would want to see in heaven. We feel like we’ve fallen short, that we just don’t quite measure up. Have you ever felt that way? Well, I think we all have at times. It is a hard thing to try to be more than you can ever be on this earth.   You see, I think this idea of perfection is pervasive in our so-called ‘religious’ society. Jesus Himself struggled with this issue too, as He welcomed the less than perfect.   It was always at those times that those more ‘perfect’ people would challenge His new ‘grace’ filled divine law. The only hope of any of us less than complete people is that God will accept us as we are through His divine grace. The point of my story is not that we don’t try to be better Christians, or work on sanctification in our lives, but that God loves you as you are, even without the final piece being in place. Too many people fall away from God because they feel they can’t meet the expectations of God, or the expectations of well intentioned Christians or Christian churches. This brings up a great responsibility to you. Are you willing to reach out to yourself with grace and forgiveness, and also to those whom we all too often judge? Jesus was keen on sharing about His loving Father, and mentioned many, many times of His Father’s mercy and forgiveness. If you are carrying your own burden today of trying to live up to certain expectations, why don’t you lay them down at Jesus’ feet today.  Take a moment to realize there can be a sense of peace and rest today in God’s loving arms, He truly doesn’t want you to feel inadequate. He wants you to know that you are loved, even in the midst of your frailties. And finally, understand that God doesn’t expect you to be perfect, He only expects you to accept forgiveness and to offer forgiveness, and with that comes a faithful life.   

 

 

Ash Wednesday Services February 17

Humboldt & Gilmore City

 

 

Come to this service of the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. This service reminds us of our limitations (we cannot do life by ourselves) and of God’s unlimited love for us and His desire to be our source. 

 

 

BUS TRIP PLANNED - - - -

Have you felt the need to help those still affected by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina? Then this may be the trip for you!

Faith is going to Slidell, Louisianna

A Faith UMC Mission Work Team that is!

March 6-13, 2010-Led by Pastor Jan Burnett

We are signed up to have a 6 member team. No previous skills are required.

Interested? Then please pick up an informational letter and registration form on the Mission Shack just outside Morehouse Hall. 

If you have questions, please contact Denise Hartford, 604-1327 (home) or email: hartford@goldfieldaccess.net.

 

College Students (or their parents):

Please call the church office and let us know the addresses of our college aged youth. 

We would like to do something special for them in 2010!

LET’S BE GOOD ENERGY STEWARDS!

There are many costs we cannot control in our ministry at Faith UMC, such as paper, postage, electricity, heating fuel, etc. What we all can control is how much FUEL we use. For every degree we increase there is about a 3% increase in our heating bill. By lowering 1 degree we could save $72/month – that’s $864/year. We need all of your help to NOT adjust thermostats – no higher than 68 in the winter …. And if you do raise the temperature, please lower it when you exit the room. Thanks for your help in being good stewards (it’s YOUR money, which you’ve give for ministry, right?)

 

 

Sunday School is held during Saturday church services

Children age 4 through 6^th 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 1^st & 3^rd Saturday of

 each month through May 1^st

 On February 21^st, we will celebrate 10% Sunday! This is the first Sunday of Lent. The Finance Committee is asking everyone to give as God as given to them! 

It is suggested that you contribute 10% of one WEEK’s income. This would be over and above your current giving, if possible. Any amount will be appreciated! A letter and envelope will be mailed to your home the week of Feb. 14^th.

                                       Thanks for your faithfulness!