THE VISITOR
2010
Walden Paige, David Hobbs, Jan Burnett, Pastors
Connie Roghair, Editor
Faith United Methodist Church Worship Services
HUMBOLDT:
Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8:25 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. (Praise)
LIVERMORE: Sunday 9:00 a.m.
GILMORE CITY: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
RUTLAND: Sunday 10:15 a.m.
Administrative office:
107 4th ST. N., PO Box 647, Humboldt, Iowa 50548
Telephone: (515) 332-2083 – Fax: (515) 332-5775
E-mail: faithumc@goldfieldaccess.net
Bread in the Wilderness
Spiritual Famine or Gospel Feast?
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.
Eight Lessons will be introduced with a sermon for group and individual reflection, beginning February 21 and ending April 11.
Themes: February:
Feb. 21, “Bread that Perishes” The Lesson of the Hungry Heart.
Feb. 28, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” The Lesson of the Sabbath.
Call the office (332-2083) for more information.
March Ministry Team
Humboldt Center
Fellowship Meeting for Monthly Ministry Team 1
The names printed below are invited to the Team 1 Fellowship Meeting on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND , 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. , in Room 22 (Humboldt Center Lounge).
Please come to meet those on your ministry team and help plan for the ministry of our church for the month of March! We need each and every team member to attend so that we may work together!
If you are unable to attend, please contact one of your team leaders:
Sherry Kunert 332-1383
Brenda Boughton 368-2891
These are the March Ministry Team Members:
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
Removed in 2009 by death……………………………………..…………..21
Removed by Charge Conference action……………………………….....23
Withdrawn………………………………………………………........................1
Transfer to other United Methodist Churches……………………………...4
Transfer to other denominations……………………….…………………....3
Total removed……………………………………… …………...……..52
Total members as of December 31, 2009……………….… 1,407
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.
--Submitted by Stephanie Haynes
YEAR-END FINANCE REPORT – as of 12/31/09
Giving Units 789
Units who contributed 568
Units not contributing 221
Pledges not paid $ 36,583.
Apportionments not paid $ 6,691.
Total budget receipts $ 504,215.
Given, not pledged $110,462.
Total giving (all projects) $ 675,951.
--Submitted by Connie Roghair
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"Acres of Giving:
Harvest an Acre, Feed the People."
Faith United Methodist Church is challenging our members to donate the equivalent of 20 acre of soybeans or corn in the coming year. We challenge farmers to donate one acre if you are a farm family to our new “acres of giving” program. If you are not a farmer, we challenge you to donate the cost of producing an acre and you can be matched with a farmer – for your own acre. Our plans are to have this be an educational opportunity for our church family too. We will have a Spring Blessing Service, and Fall Harvest Service and Meal out at one of our producer’s farm, where young and old alike can see the blessings of God through the farmer’s stewardship of the land. Your gift can be utilized in many ways, but we suggest one of the following.
I want my gift to go to:
Missions Building RepairsGeneral Church Expenses Other :_________
I would like to donate cash for one Acre of Crop Production or for a percentage of the production on one acre for this project:
$50 $100 $200 Other Amount:_________
There will be more on cost of production and informational things in the next months.
Take the challenge and make your reservation by March 30th.
If you have questions feel free to call:
Pastor Dave 332-2083
Doug & Kim Adams 332-4165
Bob & Linda Lynch 373-6786
Larry & Jane Trauger 379-1494
Dean & Carol Coleman 332-2382

FROM Pastor DAVE (Hobbs)
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 1st and 22nd) 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 21st, 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 7th 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 8th grade confirmation students, don’t forget about our Confirmation trip on February 26th. 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.

Faith UMC 8th Grade Confirmation Trip
On February 26th, 2010 (Friday), we will be leaving from the Faith UMC Humboldt Center at 8:00 a.m. to go to Des Moines for our 8th Grade Confirmation Trip. We will return that evening around 10 p.m. after working during the day at a homeless shelter and also going to the local Jewish Synagogue Service. This is a required event and we look forward to seeing you on the trip. If you have any questions please give us a call at the office at 332-2419. Thanks and God Bless you!!
Faith UMC Ski Trip
Date: On Sunday, February 21st, 2010 (leaving Humboldt Faith UMC at 10:45 a.m. and back 10:00 p.m.)
Where: Mankato, Minnesota—Mountkato Ski Resort
Cost: $32 for skiing, and $14 for tubing (we need minimum of 15 to go for rates). Meals/transportation provided.
Who: Anyone who is 7th grade or older.
Deadline: Your money and commitment needs to be into the church by Tuesday, February 16th.
CALL PASTOR DAVE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS!!
THANKS AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Faith UMC Youth Mission Project Request
The youth are planning two local ‘mission project’ days in the month of May (May 1st and May 22nd ) 2010, and we are asking you to help us find some local projects to do within our local communities (Humboldt, Rutland, Bradgate, Gilmore City, Livermore). These projects must be for someone who has a need, and also a project that could be done within a day’s time. We will have some adult volunteers assisting the youth, but we’d ask that the projects be ones that could be done by youth—yard clean up, painting, and small repair jobs, etc. If you are interested, or know someone who would have a need, give me a call in the office…and thanks for your help.
“You shall eat your fill and bless the LORD your God for the good land that he has given you.” Deuteronomy 8:10
©©©©©©©Could You be a Friend in Faith?©©©©©©©
Friends in Faith is the name of the bereavement ministry that serves the members and friends of Faith UMC after they have experienced the loss of a loved one through death. Friends in Faith visit the bereaved member on behalf of the church, to offer a listening ear, understanding comfort and compassionate friendship. Pat Barrick is the coordinator of this quiet, confidential ministry. Since Friends in Faith extend their care one-on-one, “behind the scenes”, their work is mostly hidden from public view. However, their visitation extends the care of the church way beyond what any number of pastors could do. We honor their ministry each year at our All Saints’ Sunday service.
Could God be calling you to join in the caring ministry of Friends in Faith? Your own experience of loss, grief and recovery may have equipped you to be a gift of caring to someone else. If you would like to explore this opportunity, call Pat Barrick at 332-5088, or speak to Pastor Jan Burnett.
Our prayers and Christian concern are with the following:
… 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

Thursday, January 28, 5:30p.m.-Morehouse Hall
Meal (soup/sandwich) & orientation for our church’s entire leadership team.
With your help, this meeting will aid Faith U.M.C. in focusing our ministry in 2010! A Network class will be held in February (9, 16 & 23) to help the members of our congregation find “their niche” in doing the work of God’s Kingdom.

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?
Charles Wesley’s Hymn gives our invitation:
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.

Join Pastor Paige in identifying your God-given Spiritual Gifts,
Personal Style, and Ministry Passions
(Servant Profile) in order to understand and fulfill your ministry.
Classes will be Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Feb. 9, 16, 23
Network is a proven and repeatable process of identifying and placing us,
as believers, into meaningful placed of service where we can be fruitful
and fulfilled. It is a comprehensive approach that includes a 3-step
process of Discovery, Coaching, and Service.
(Learn when to say "YES" and when to say "NO"!)
Preaching Assignments
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
100 Years of Scouting
1910 - 2010
February 14
Humboldt Center/8:25 & 11:00
All Boy Scouts & Leaders
Past and Present
Wear your Uniform, Scarf, etc. to Services
Thunderkids:
the Afterschool Program at Gilmore City
Each Tuesday afternoon at 3:30, 20 – 25 elementary-age children flock to the church center at Gilmore City to enjoy Thunderkids. They receive a nutritious snack, prepared by church members, and take part in songs and movement to work off some energy. A lesson theme is presented, and then reinforced by activities, games, crafts, music and group discussions. Any child from kindergarten through 5th grade is invited to attend – no matter what church they may attend, if any.
Kid’s Club – Wednesdays 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Kindergarten – 6th grade --NO fee
Please join us for a time of
Fun, Fellowship & Snacks
Faith UMC – Humboldt Center
Registrations available at the church office.

We need your help to “Spread the Word” – our Radio Ministry (KHBT/FM 97.7) is heard by hundreds of listeners each week and our bulletins are mailed to 50 individuals. Sponsors are needed:
RADIO MINISTRY $30.; BULLETINS $20.
Radio dates available for 2010:
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.
Bulletin dates available for 2010:
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]
Program: Pledge Service - “What Gift Shall I Bring?”
(Sandi Collins; Doris Stroh)
LIVERMORE UNIT
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!
Under the leadership of our new president, Donna McCullough, the Livermore UMW will again be serving our SOUPER THURSDAY fundraiser/noon meal, on the 4th Thursday of each month. We thank Dwight Bormann and Cathy Halsrud for donating and serving their delicious soups in January.
A few years ago, at a Lenten meal, Shirley Terwilliger made a delicious cabbage soup that many made during the depression. We have asked Shirley to make this for us for our February meal. Dick & Dee will also be making their bean and ham soup. Cornbread/bread/butter, relishes and a dessert bar will also be served on February 25th, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN!
Gilmore City & Rutland UMW units
vacation in February
2010 BUDGET
As approved at 12-03-09 Administrative Council meeting
PROGRAM
Stewardship, Mission, Evangelism, Education
Christian Unity, Worship & Youth Ministry ………………… $11,100.
SALARIES
Pastors, lay staff,
Including secretaries, custodians and music department…...$264,524.
UTILITIES
Gas, electric, propane, telephone, internet, water ……………$ 26,000.
TRUSTEES
Maintenance, repair, insurance premiums,
Custodial supplies and reserve fund savings ……………… $ 29,915.
ADMINISTRATION
Postage, paper, office supplies, mileage ………………………$ 26,500.
BENEFITS
Pastors’ insurance/pension; lay staff pension ……….…..$ 59,846.
CONFERENCE ITEMS
Apportioned items (ministerial support, administration,
World Service/benevolences………………………………….$ 101,730.
ADDITIONAL
Library, continuing education for staff/pastors ……..…….. $ 3,250.
TOTAL BUDGET FOR 2010………………………………… $ 522,865.*
*Represents a 0% increase over 2009.
FAITH UMC SERVES, LOVES & PRAISES A MIGHTY GOD
as we
KNOW CHRIST and MAKE CHRIST KNOWN!

Pastor DAVE's Page
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
7:00 p.m.
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.
(The ashes come from burning last year’s Palm Sunday branches.)

Faith UMC will again host the ecumenical Wednesday Lenten Services/Lunches for the Humboldt Community. They will provide a place for lunch, fellowship, short meditation and discussion. The clergy of the County Ministerial Association will 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 will be enabled to be finished within an hour. Pat Sander, of our church, will be coordinating the lunches, with the women’s units of other churches.
The schedule of services is as follows:
Feb. 17 – Service & Lunch: Zion Lutheran
Feb. 24 - Service & Lunch: Congregational UCC & Abundant Life
The March luncheon schedule will be listed in the MARCH Visitor
BUS TRIP PLANNED - - - -
“Church Basement Ladies”- New Musical Comedy
At NIAC (North Iowa Area Community College) Auditorium
in Mason City
Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 7:30 p.m.
Call the Church Office (332-2083) if you are interested in this trip.
The cost will be determined later.

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.

Dear United Methodist Friends,
United Methodist Communications is working to provide timely and relevant information about how The United Methodist Church is responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti and how United Methodists can support these efforts. United Methodists have had a long-standing relationship with Haiti through the Methodist Church of Haiti.
The United Methodist News Service has already posted stories on the tragedy and will have ongoing coverage about United Methodist mission teams that are in Haiti, response efforts by the United Methodist Committee on Relief, and what local churches are doing to provide aid. Stay tuned to http://www.umc.org/haiti for more information.
Support for relief efforts can be made to Haiti Emergency, UMCOR Advance # 418325. 100% of gifts to UMCOR through the Advance support the designated project.
United Methodist Communications
810 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
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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!
BABY ROOM -(UDMO)
DONATIONS NEEDED:
Brand new or gently used baby/kid clothing sizes NB-6, Baby powder, lotion, and soap. Diapers, wipes, bottles, sippy cups, kids socks and shoes, crib sheets, baby blankets, baby monitors, diaper rash ointment, baby bibs, and pacifiers.
Take donations to church office.
Working together to help families during hard times!
All donations are greatly appreciated!
Thanks, Angie Gardner, for coordinating this program!
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?)
PANCAKE BREAKFAST – FEBRUARY 21ST
9:00 A.M. – Noon
Morehouse Hall
Free will donation.
Profits for the Learn & Play Child Care Center.
There will also be a silent auction!
Sunday School is 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
We are looking for adult volunteers who would be willing to substitute (due to illness or unexpected absence). Interested substitutes, please contact Jennifer Simmons at 515-332-1643.
10 Per Cent Sunday
On February 21st, 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. 14th.
The offering will be used to supplement our general fund.
Thanks for your faithfulness!