Connections

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During the 2018 Missouri Annual Conference, our worship at Wentzville UMC will have a

slightly different face. Highlights of the morning are as follows:

Sunday, June 10

9 am A special learning 'me live-streamed from the Conference will feature Rev. Terry

Swan from Salem in Ladue UMC. These learning 'mes are dynamic and upli-ing,

and we invite you to a.end. Our Sunday Adult Study groups may wish to take

advantage of “a week off” from regular study and a.end this session together.

10 am Sunday Café from 10-10:30 am

10:30 am Worship in the Sanctuary — Message, Music, Prayer and Offering

As your schedule allows, we invite everyone to a�end all or part of the morning’s events.

Conference happens once a year, and we look forward to welcoming you to this special day

of learning and worship.

Saturday, June 9 — Ordination at 7 pm Peter Norton is currently serving as Associate Pastor of Youth & Family

Ministries at First UMC of St. Charles. Peter grew up in our church and is

the son of Wes & Louise Norton. For those of you who know him, the

ordina'on service can be accessed by live stream at the following link:

https://help.livestream.com/hc/en-us/articles/209667598-

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We congratulate Peter and wish him the best as God moves him forward!

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Dear Friends:

I am so happy for our gradua�ng seniors. They are se�ng off onto a new

path of higher educa�on and personal explora�on. Our prayers go with them as

they discover new freedoms not found at home. There will be new friends who will

make life interes�ng. All we ask is, be careful!

Summer brings so many joys like vaca�ons, camping, ball games and cook

outs. It’s a great �me to meet up with friends and enjoy the warmth of summer

with a cool beverage to make it tolerable. I prefer the cool spring and fall, but

Missouri has four seasons so let’s enjoy them all.

Our summer sermon series, “Faces of our Faith” will explore Old and New

Testament characters who fell from grace and were forgiven, along with a few who

changed the course of history. Beginning on Sunday, June 17th, we’ll look at Adam

and Eve, followed by two midwives, Shiphrah and Puah. Each couple discovered an

a.ribute of God we have missed when reading through the scriptures.

Our Adult Choir in the first service takes a break during the summer

months, so personal talents in Art and Music are appreciated. Please consider

offering your talent in worship (see page 3 for more informa�on). It will make

a difference for all of us.

We are taking a poll of which service you would a.end beginning in

September so that there would be more room in worship. On average, our 9 am

service has been at capacity for the past six years. Anything over 75% in a.end-

ance is considered full, and we all know how uncomfortable it is to squeeze into

the center seats or be forced to sit in the front row. We have great musicians and

choir members who love to share their music. Some say the preaching isn’t so bad

either. Beginning in September, would you come a li.le earlier or a li.le later for

our tradi�onal worship?

I look forward to seeing you Sunday,

From the Pastor’s PenFrom the Pastor’s PenFrom the Pastor’s PenFrom the Pastor’s Pen

Music Director

Todd Oberlin

Worship Coordinator

Traci Morlock

Nursery

Glenna Head, Ashley Kirkley and Lana Nack

Office Administrator

Donna Norman

Worship Media Team

Bruce Kates, Jeremy Melton, Lisa Morgenthaler,

Paul Morlock, Sean Morlock, Todd Oberlin, Brian

Phipps and Kermit Sandorf

Pastor

Mark Dumas

Christian Education

Jeremy Melton

Congregational Care

Bob Anderson and Ginger Carroll

Custodial Care

Sandie Briggs and Anne Hansen

Membership & Finance

Angie Shelton

Connections is published each

month. Our church vision is to Live

for God, Love our neighbor, and

Grow in Christ. Visit us at 725 Wall

Street, Wentzville. Sunday worship is

at 9 and 11 am.

636.327.6377

church@wentzville-umc.net

Deadline for the

JULY 2018 Newsletter

is Monday, 6/25

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God of grace, God of grace, God of grace, God of grace,

you sent us the you sent us the you sent us the you sent us the

promised gift of promised gift of promised gift of promised gift of

the Holy Spirit. the Holy Spirit. the Holy Spirit. the Holy Spirit.

Fill your church Fill your church Fill your church Fill your church

with power, with power, with power, with power,

kindle flaming kindle flaming kindle flaming kindle flaming

hearts within us, hearts within us, hearts within us, hearts within us,

and cause us to and cause us to and cause us to and cause us to

proclaim your proclaim your proclaim your proclaim your

mighty works, mighty works, mighty works, mighty works,

through through through through

Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ,

Our Lord. Our Lord. Our Lord. Our Lord.

Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen.

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Kelsey Faith Brown

Daughter of

Joe & Tammy Brown

Holt High School

Central Methodist

University

Nursing

Camryn Marie Hoenig

Daughter of

Steve & Melinda

Hoenig

Holt High School

Southeast Missouri State University

Early Childhood Educa.on

Abigail Marie Hunt

Daughter of

William & Laura Hunt

Holt High School

University of Missouri at Columbia

Mul.-Disciplinary with emphasis

in Environmental Studies

Kylie Noel Pedersen

VanGundy

Daughter of

Jason & Holly VanGundy

Holt High School

Central Methodist

University

Pre-Med

Amanda Kayla VanNierop

Daughter of

Brian & Didi VanNierop

Timberland High School

Will serve one year

in Germany as an Au Pair

St. Louis University

Poli.cal Science & English

Sarah Ruth Dumas

Daughter of

Pastor Mark & Chris Dumas

University of Missouri

at Columbia

Bachelor of Journalism

Strategic Communica.ons

Magna Cum Laude

Dana Lee Engelhardt

Daughter of

Mark & Lee Ann Engelhardt

Missouri Bap.st

University

Bachelor of Business Marke.ng

Bachelor of Business Psychology

Minor in Business Administra.on

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Loving Our NeighborLoving Our NeighborLoving Our NeighborLoving Our Neighbor

United Methodist Women will meet in the church Café at 12 noon on

Thursday, 6/14 for a Potluck Luncheon and Mission Program. Barb Hethcote

and Patsey Skelton will present “Sacred Space of Prayer.” All women of the

church are welcome to a.end. For more informa�on, contact Nancy Driscoll at

636-357-7571.

The 2018 UMW Member Directory and Program Book listed the June mee'ng

as June 7. This is incorrect and we will meet as usual on the second Thursday

of the month—June 14.

From Arvetta Bray…

This is a great big THANK YOU to the church for

all the prayers, cards and visits I received in the

hospital and at home. It’s really nice to know

someone cares.

Also, a great big thanks to the ladies who made

the prayer lab robe; also to know that each

s.tch was made with a prayer. It is beau.ful

and a gi9 to be cherished. Thank you so much!

Many thanks to everyone who contributed cleaning

supplies, personal hygiene items, diapers and wipes to

the United Methodist Women’s Ingathering of items

for St. Louis Crisis Nursery, Wentzville campus.

Nicole Dulle, MSW presented the May UMW mission

program, and she and the staff were overwhelmed with

the generosity of our congrega�on.

Thank you for making a difference in the Wentzville

community!

Save the Date — Saturday, 9/29

Adopt-A-Family 19th Annual GOLF OPEN ♦ Golf Club of Wentzville

♦ Lunch at 12 noon & Shotgun start at 1 pm

♦ $75 per player and a Great Silent Auction

Over the past 18 years, this Annual Event has raised over $90,000 for our Adopt-A Family Ministry

Pantry Items for JUNE

Canned Fruit (no pineapple), Hamburger Helper and

Instant Mashed Potatoes

Place items in baskets in church office foyer — Thanks very much!

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Mission MomentMission MomentMission MomentMission Moment

Where could you possibly buy a bag stuffed full of gently used clothes for $4.00? Or a purse or pair of shoes

for 50 cents? Or household items at garage sale prices? From jewelry to jumpsuits, handbags to hoodies,

books, boots, baby clothes and everything in between… Mary Martha Thrift Store provides!

For over four decades, Mary Martha has successfully served this area by accep�ng donated items and

offering them for sale to the general public at unheard of bargain prices. Wentzville United Methodist is one

of eight (8) churches who rotate the responsibility of staffing the ThriI Store with faithful, dedicated

volunteers who work every day to prepare the store and sort through the dona�ons.

And does it make a difference? YES! In 2017 a total of $155,950 was given back to the community.

Our primary mission is to help families. AIer minimal expenses, all money is returned to the community.

Mary Martha gives quarterly checks to the churches – the total for 2017 was $60,000 (and $7,500 of that was

given to our WUMC Benevolence Fund). Checks to local food pantries totaled $46,250. Other beneficiaries

include charitable organiza�ons such as Crossroads Clinic Volunteers in Medicine, Birthright, and St. Louis

Crisis Nursery, Wentzville. Unusable items are sold to Remains, Inc. or donated to the Salva�on Army. Mary

Martha also has a grant program that enables organiza�ons to refer people who need help. They can get a

free bag of clothes for each family member and household items (depending on their situa�on).

So, how can you help? By volunteering a li.le bit of your �me in one of the following ways:

���� Just a few hours every 8 weeks

� � � � Sort clothes, price household items and serve as cashiers

� � � � Able-bodies can empty our donation shed and carry heavy items

We work the week of June 4th, and need help on Friday & Saturday mornings (6/8 and 6/9). If you can lend

a hand and didn’t sign the Sunday Connect Card, call Kay at 636-625-8821. We appreciate our volunteers!

Edith Talley Kay McQuate

Louise Norton, Lori Hunt, Dixie Carlson, Shirley Juhala Cashier Carolyn Shaw

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Growing In ChristGrowing In ChristGrowing In ChristGrowing In Christ

♦ Sundays at 10 am — in the Youth Room

Unafraid is facilitated by Ed Liliensiek

♦ Sundays at 10:30 am — in the Pastor’s Office

Bible Manners and Customs is facilitated by John Brown

♦ Sundays at 10:30 am — in the Library

Unafraid is facilitated by Genie Hatch

♦ Sundays at 10:30 am — in the Sanctuary

And the Bible Says… Open discussion led by John Kinnard — This class will resume in July

♦ Mondays at 7 am — in the Café

Ministry to Men Bible Study — Facilitated by Brian Phipps

♦ Tuesdays at 7 am — at Bob Evans, Wentzville

Prayer and discussion using The Upper Room

Sunday, 7/7 through Friday, 7/13

5:30 pm to 8 pm

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It’s not Karaoke or Open Jam… but it is a great

opportunity for YOU to provide Special Music for

our 9 am Sunday Worship Service while the

Sanctuary Choir takes a break during the summer.

If there are solos, duets, trios, quartets of any

vocal or instrumental kind, we would love to hear

it. There is a sign up sheet posted on the Choir

Room door and also on the table in the church office. Available dates begin Sunday, 6/17

and run through Sunday, 8/26.

Let’s make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Wentzville UMC

Christian Life Center

Friday, June 29th

12:30—4:30 pm

redcrossblood.org

Make A Difference — Give Blood

Wentzville UMC conducts two Worship Services in the

Senior Community!

Sunday Afternoons at 2 pm

Worship Service

Twin Oaks at Heritage Point, 228 Savannah Terrace, Wentzville

Third Thursday of the Month at 10 am

Hymn Sing and Holy Communion

Park Lane Senior Care Center, 401 Mar Le Drive, Wentzville

Reservations are never needed! Come help us sing and praise the Lord!

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JUNE “Quick View”

Lydia Circle Quilters

Tuesdays, 8 am—12 Noon

Game Day for Seniors

Wednesday, 6/6 at 1:30 pm

MO Annual Conference

Sunday, 6/10

Learning Time at 9 am

Worship Service at 10:30 am

United Methodist Women

Thursday, 6/14 at 12 Noon

Men’s Group Breakfast

Saturday, 6/16 at 8 am

Golden Corral on Hwy K

Communion at Parklane

Thursday, 6/21 at 10 am

Gospel Jam

Saturday, 6/23 at 6 pm

Book Club

Wednesday, 6/27 at 6 pm

Needlework for Missions

Thursday, 6/28 at 9:30 am

Fun and FellowshipFun and FellowshipFun and FellowshipFun and Fellowship

725 Wall Street

Wentzville MO 63385

Wednesday, 6/27 at 6 pm

“Clara and Mr. Tiffany”

by Susan Vreeland

Join us in the Café

at 1:30 pm

on Wednesday,

June 6th

Saturday, 6/16 8 am

Golden Corral, Hwy K O’Fallon

Rev. Peter Norton, newly-ordained

son of Wes & Louise Norton,

will be our guest speaker.

Great program and fellowship

ALL are welcome!

...to Tom Keeling for pain'ng the

outside canopy entrance

...to Rick and Cathy Krumrey for dona'ng the beau'ful roses

on Mother’s Day.

... to Al Herter for his talk during

the May Men’s Group Breakfast

about his mission trips to Costa

Rica and how they have impacted

his life.

...to all who con'nue to support

the eScrip Rewards Program at Schnucks’ stores. Want to join the

party? Cards are available in the

Connec'ons Center. Thanks also

to those who bring recycled items

to benefit Caring & Sharing Food

Pantry and our Youth group.

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