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Contact us 515-967-2991
Pastor John Gaulke
Trina Nickel
Administrative Assistant
Steve McLellan
Director of Creative Arts
& Pastoral Care
Shelene Billups
Children’s Ministry Director
LeAnn Gaulke
Director of Small Groups,
Assimilation, & Youth Director
Jane Burns
Project & Special Event Coordinator
Heather Mahoney
Visual Arts Director
Gary Nelson
Financial Manager
Summer Series 2
Children’s Ministry 3
Top Notchers 4
Music Notes 5
AUMC Missions 6
C23, MOMS 7
Birthdays & Anniversaries 8
Fall Small Group Study 9
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Dear Friends,
On Sunday, July 15 we begin a new series simply entitled,
Number 1. The idea for this series actually began 25 years
ago when I was sitting in a preaching class in seminary. One
day the professor handed out record albums that were
currently at the top of the charts. Our assignment was to
listen to the albums and glean what we could about the
culture of the day. We would use the lyrics to help us write a
message that would speak relevantly to people who were
immersed and bombarded with the sounds and writings of
the day.
The songs were cultural markers that we could use to bridge
the gap between God and the secular world. Paul did the
same thing some 2,000 years ago when he entered the city of
Athens. The scriptures tell us that when Paul arrived in Athens
he was distressed to see the city full of idols. After talking with
several people he finally received an opportunity to speak to
the city council. He begins his message with these words…
Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very
religious. For as I walked around and looked carefully
at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with
this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. Now what you
worship as something unknown I am going to proclaim
to you.
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I thought he was distressed – he went from distressed to inquisitive to informative fast, but
why? The idols that were distressing him were part of the cherished culture of the people of
Athens so Paul used them as connecting points to reach the people of Athens. That was
the point my professor wanted the class to learn – connect to the people so you can
connect them to God.
Back to July 15, 2012. We chose a Number 1 song of each decade to write a message
about. I believe it will be a great series, and I am asking you to invite some unchurched
friends to join you for this unique series. If they like music, they are going to like this
series. We begin on July 15 with a message about a #1 song of the 50s. I can hardly
wait! Join me in praying for this series, and invite someone who likes music to join you. By
the way, the result of Paul’s connecting message: several citizens of Athens became
believers – may the same happen at Altoona United Methodist.
Rockin around the clock with you,
Pastor John
Coming July 15—
A 6-week series as
unforgettable as the
chart-topping songs that
dominate each decade
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Kids’ Library Corner
Visit the kids’ library in the quiet room to check out great
books & DVDs!
Summer Games Jr.
Ages 8-12, July 29-August 1 Wesley Woods in Indianola
Register Now! For details call 967-2991
THANK YOU for all of your help, prayers
and continued support.
Sky VBS: June 24-28, 2012
Photos and recap coming soon!
Adventure Through the Lord’s Prayer
Summer Sunday School
Ages 3 years - 5th Grade
Sunday mornings 9:40-10:40
(Continues thru Sept. 2)
Children’s Church Puppets, Bible stories, & more!
3 years old - 2nd grade
EVERY SUNDAY 11:00 a.m.
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Top Notcher October Bus Trip to
Jamesport, Missouri On October 16 Top Notchers will embark on a
one-day trip to Amish Country. We will tour
Amish farms and a country store and visit inside
a family home. We will also see Amish furniture,
quilts, dairy farms, and a cheese factory. Lunch
will be a traditional roast beef meal,
homemade pie, etc. A horse-drawn 9-
passenger limo carriage will give us rides
around town. Unique shopping and more! We
already have 20 people signed up. Call Joan
Nolin (967-2773) for reservations. At $64 per
person, this is a fantastic trip at a reasonable
price! Don’t miss out!
A ministry for adults 55 and older
Top Notcher News
Upcoming
Get Togethers
Tuesday, July 10 8:30 a.m.
*Host/Hostess: Bill & Carolyn Good,
Herb & Helen Phillips
*Tour of the World Food Prize building
and lunch
*8:30 a.m. meet at church
*9:30 a.m. tour
*11:30 lunch at Okoboji Grill in
Pleasant Hill
Tuesday, August 14, noon
*Host/Hostess: Duane & Shirley Hunziker,
Dave & Phoebe Larson
*Potluck with homemade ice cream
*Program: Three Redeemed trio
Tuesday, September 11, noon
*Host/Hostess: Marilyn Cowell, Darlene
Watson, Margaret Gowin
*Potluck
*Program: Mitchellville Prison Ministries
speaker
*Mission project to be determined
Successful June Meeting
Approximately 60 Top Notchers enjoyed a pizza buffet and an informational talk from
Master Gardeners Judy and Bill Goshorn at the Altoona Pizza Ranch on June 12. We found
out how to grow scrumptious tomatoes and what to do when you have too many to eat.
There are lots of recipes for those tomatoes, and the food pantry will also take your extra
produce, so it doesn't go to waste. Tomato plants were given as door prizes.
July 10 Tour
Do you know this man? If not, join us for our July meeting and find out all
about him! We will tour the Hall of Laureates at the World Food Prize building
and have lunch in Pleasant Hill at Okoboji Grill. Okoboji Grill has lunch specials
for $5.99, or you can order off the regular menu. See the time schedule
below. Sign up in the Narthex on Sunday. Questions? Call Herb Phillips (967-4641).
August Meeting Change of Plans The August meeting has undergone a change
of plans. It will still consist of a noon potluck, but
the program will be a trio from Floyd, IA called
Three Redeemed instead of a talent show. Join
us for a great afternoon!
Join us!
If you or family member would like prayer support or a hospital visit, please fill out a
prayer card on Sunday morning or call the church office at 967-2991.
Consider sending a DVD to a homebound friend or loved one. Contact the church
office at 967-2991 with DVD requests.
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We extended the choral season an extra Sunday so the
Dads could have their song for Father’s Day. Both
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day brought many smiles as
we recollected all the momisms and fatherly advice set to
music. Chancel Choir will now take the summer off and
resume the last Wednesday in August.
We are planning a 1960s boy band and a number one hit from 1980s using choir backup.
If you are a singer looking for a one-morning gig, you may want to get involved. We
would love to see you! Contact Steve at 967-2991 or [email protected].
Orchestra will rehearse on Sundays prior to the traditional service at 7:50 a.m.
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The Mission Committee is again collecting supplies to fill school bags and layette kits. There
will be a container located at the Welcome Center to collect your purchases. If you would
like the Missions Committee to make your purchases for you, please make your check to
AUMC with “School Bag Supplies” or “Layette Kit Supplies” on the memo line. Please visit
the Welcome Center in the Narthex for donation envelopes.
Thanks to the Ann Wilson Quilters of our church who have already sewn a number of school
bags and to other AUMC seamstresses who have sewn many jackets for the layette kits.
Thank you in advance for your purchase of any of the below listed supplies
as well as your financial gifts and time spent to make a difference in our world.
On July 15 & 22 we will be distributing coin bags to collect money to purchase products
which will be packaged at Hy-Vee Hall on August 29-September 1. Time slots to help at the
packaging event will be available in late July. Please contact Jane Burns at 967-2991 or
[email protected] for more information.
School Bag Supplies
(3) Wide ruled spiral or bound notebooks,
8.5 x 11, 210-250 sheets each
(1) 30 cm metric ruler
(1) Box of 24 crayons (24 only)
(1) 2.5” eraser
(1) Metal blunt scissors
(1) Handheld pencil sharpener
(6) Unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers
Layette Kit Supplies
(6) Cloth diapers
(2) Gowns or sleepers
(2) Diaper pins with
plastic closures
(2) Receiving blankets
(2) Shirts or onesies
(2) Baby washcloths
Moms Offering Moms Support The MOMS group will be getting
together again immediately
following the 11:00 service on July
15 for a family potluck in the shelter
house. All families are invited!
Stay Connected at AUMC
If you would like to
receive our weekly
updates via email, please
go to the church website:
http://www.altoonaumc.org
Under the Resources tab, choose E-newsletter
signup. Enter your email address when prompted,
and you will begin to receive our weekly newsletters
on Thursday afternoons in your email box!
If you would like to be included on our email prayer
chain list, please contact Heather in the church
office at [email protected]. The new list
will take effect on July 1.
If we have missed
your birthday or
anniversary, please
contact Trina in the
office at [email protected] or
967-2991.
Join us!
On Friday, June 29 at 6 p.m. C23 is beginning a new study
called Twisting the Truth. If you are college-aged, home for the
summer, or in your 20s or 30s, join us! Led by Anna
McLellan and Melissa Hanson.
In this study, Andy Stanley exposes some common ways God’s
truth gets twisted. Each one has the potential to destroy your
relationships, cloud your decisions, and distort y our perception
of Him. This study helps us discover the ways the truth gets
twisted in our lives and culture and how we can recognize and
overcome them.
June 29 6:00 p.m. Meet at Anna’s home (1108 7th Ave SE)
July 6 6:00 p.m. Meet at Chris & Abby’s home (2413 6th St SW)
July 13, 20, 27, Aug 3 6:00 p.m. Meet at Josh & Anna’s home (2622 10th St SW)
A ministry for college, 20s, & 30s
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2. Sara Mutchler
2. Carrie Sponheim
2. Greta Voss
3. Josh Brown
3. Juli DeGeest-Theilen
3. Dave White
4. Donna Fuller
4. Emma Kurth
5. Evan Scott
6. Joe Balduchi
6. Barb Dickerson
6. Robert McKelvoque
6. Cameron Sheeder
7. ZoeAnn Nolte
7. Drew Workman
8. Matt Lageman
8. Tiffany Parsons
9. Max Bowman
10. Bud Harter
10. Stacy Ruggless
12. Jim Draude
12. Reesa Stanley
12. Kathy Turner
13. Ruth Anderson
14. Sherrie Gibson
14. Wilma Hall
14. Amanda Lind
15. Dana Gowin
15. Duane Mortensen
15. Kaylie Redhead
16. Sue Dawson
16. Susie Fischer
16. Owen Tewes
18. Kylie Ciesielski
18. Chris Gibson
18. Sarah Hanneman
18. Grace Theilen
18. Rachel White
19. Lisa Ciesielski
19. Katharyne Dunn
20. Olivia Freeseman
20. Matthew Gilson
20. Adelle Larson
20. Sandy Olson
21. Jeanette Stapp
22. Kaleigh Jones
22. Diane Silver
22. Dan Swaim
23. Joyce Cole
23. Joann Workman
24. Katie Cox
24. Mary Deal
24. Abby Trout
25. Ryann Cressey
25. Howard Leinen
25. John Phillips
25. Joan Whipple
27. Landyn Parsons
28. Eric Chodur
29. Carolyn Good
29. Ryan Rathert
29. Jamison Rigley
29. Rachel Schossow
29. Jim Sharp
30. Ross Ruggless
31. Annabelle Hansen
31. Laura Olson
31. Kim VanFosson
July Birthdays
3. Don & Cheryl Timmins
5. Steve & Rita Carroll
6. Scott & Pam Fordyce
7. Walter & Laurabelle Sherman-Proehl
8. Todd & Rhonda McFadden
9. Jake & Meg Muller
10. Bob & Wilma Hall
11. Duane & Mardi Mortensen
12. Dave & Judy White
12. Roger & Karen Bradley
14. Dennis & Pat Aldrich
14. John & Sharon Bergeson
16. Rick & Teresa TeKolste
18. Dustin & Jessi Cassler
19. Ryan & Lindsey Sinnwell
19. Kevin & Amanda Olson
23. Ben & Katie Cox
24. Karl & Tammie Hansen
26. Don & Barbara Gilson
27. Ron & Sara Mutchler
30. Mark & Kristi Hasek
31. Larry & Linda Keller
31. Doug & Mary Watson
July Anniversaries
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A church-wide small group study and sermon series in a home near you this fall.
The Bible isn’t meant to just inform us, it is meant to TRANSFORM us.
