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Website– scottcitymethodistchurch.com

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412 S. College, Scott City, KS 67871 ~ 620-872-2401 ~ www.scottcitymethodistchurch.com

Pastor’s Corner 2

Hunger Dinner 3

Holy Week events &

Easter Sunday

4-5

Marriage conference, Thank

you’s, & UMW News

6

Calendar 8-9

Breadbasket & notices 10-11

Prayer concerns 12

Birthdays, sympathy, &

Higher Ground

13

Youth News & Church

Chums pizza party

14

Staying Connected 14-15

Camp Dinner & 100th

birthday

7

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Volume 9 — Issue 4 April 2015

Apr. 5 EASTER: Communion & Fellowship Sunday - 1 Service @ 9:00 am “The Resurrection”—Luke 24:1-12

Apr. 12 Sr. High UMYF Mission Sunday—Matthew 25:31-46

Apr. 19 “The Loveless Church”—Revelation 2:1-7

Apr. 26 Camp Sunday Guest Speaker: Andie Strong

May 3 UMW Sunday

Upcoming

Sermons

Special Holy Week

Events on pg. 4-5

Happy

Easter

!

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You Don’t Have to QuitYou Don’t Have to Quit

Good things take time before they’re good... Develop an attitude of trust. God can change situations. His name is Deliverer. One of the most often-repeated commands in the Bible is to “wait on

the Lord.” Waiting on God:

♦ “grows you up;”

♦ keeps your eyes off yourself and on the Lord;

♦ gives you staying power. The apostle John could have spent his time pacing that barren little beach where he was exiled on the Island of Patmos. He could have felt bitter about what “they” did to him, and scanned the horizon every minute for a rescuer. But he didn’t! Quieted under the hand of God into a position of trust and receptivity, John received the most fabulous revelation of Jesus Christ and His future which any man has ever received. As a result, he wrote the Spirit-breathed book of Revelation. Do you feel as if you’re on a “Patmos” in your life? Are you feeling caught and trapped? Settle down. Look up. Let God decide whether He will act according to your many desires. For you, it will be perfect...

~Pastor Dennis

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of

God.” Revelation 2:7

Pastor’s Pastor’s Pastor’s Pastor’s

CornerCornerCornerCorner

Beach on Island of Patmos

Deadline for reduced camp fees is May 1st

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Staying Connected

What Is Your Image? (continued from pg. 14) do the things they do. It has also made me think about my actions. Do I display a more self-centered image, or is it more Christ centered? So how are we to live a more Christ-centered life when we are constantly faced with other distractions, which are so enticing? Here are four simple lessons to help us portray the image that is more Christ centered. 1. Jesus calls us to “deny ourselves.” Quit trying to be the “Brand” that we think we should be, whether it be the star athlete, musician, or politician. We spend too much time obsessing about the “Brand” image that we want to be and less time on the image that Christ wants us to be. Read Mark 8:34-38

2. Jesus calls us to not hide our brokenness. We are all hurting inside from something and try to push it down deep within us to be invincible. When we do this, we are portraying the image that everything is okay. God wants us to express our brokenness to him, admit we are not perfect, and give it to him. If we can accept our brokenness, then he will take care of it for us. Read Luke 18:35-43

3. What are our actions saying about our image? Are the things we do on a daily basis--the way we act--the way Jesus would want us to act? What is the old saying? “Actions speak louder than words!” Read Luke 6:43-45

4. Be Fearless! This one is hard also but don’t let what others think about your actions and your image control you. If you are leading a life that is Christ centered and following the actions that He would have you do, then is really doesn’t matter what others think. Read Luke 7:36-50

These are just small examples of the lessons that we are working on now.

Image to us is everything. We are a very image-driven society; always trying to

be the next great thing, showing we have no brokenness and working to benefit

ourselves rather than others. So, what can we do to change a little bit of our

daily lives to move towards a more Christ-centered image? What can we do to

“deny ourselves?” Remember it is okay to admit you’re broken and need Christ’s

help. Make your actions stronger than your words and remember to be

“fearless.” Don’t let others control the life Christ has planned for you. ~ Chad

Note: "Staying Connected" is an article from our Education staff.


Jr. High UMYFJr. High UMYFJr. High UMYFJr. High UMYF

April Apr. 1—No meeting (Holy Week) Apr. 8—Regular meeting Apr. 15—Regular meeting Apr. 22—Regular meeting Apr. 29—Last meeting until Fall

Sr. High UMYFSr. High UMYFSr. High UMYFSr. High UMYF

April Apr. 1—Easter lesson Apr. 8—Practice for worship service Apr. 12—Sr. High UMYF Sunday & hunger dinner Apr. 15—God’s Not Dead Apr. 22—God’s Not Dead Apr. 29—Last meeting until Fall

Church Chums’

Pizza Party Sunday, Apr. 19th at noon

Mentors, invite your

Church Chum to the party!

What Is Your Image? “The Son [Jesus] is the image of the

invisible God...” Colossians 1:15a

We all have a certain image that we portray to the world. But when we look at that image, is it really the image we should be portraying? Is that image more focused on us, or is it more Christ centered? With today’s social media environment, it is very easy to portray the wrong image. It is very easy to hide behind a monitor or a smart phone and give an impression of the image that we think we need to be displaying. Is that image reflecting ourselves, or is it reflecting Jesus? I have been working on a lesson in Jr. High Youth group called “Jesus and Your Image.” It has challenged the youth to really think about themselves and why they

(Continued on pg. 15)

Staying Connected


Hunger Dinner Sunday, April 12 at noon

Baker Hall

Help fight Hunger! Skip Breakfast & Join us for a meal

of rice.

Donate the money you would spend

eating out for one meal. Girlfriends in God & Sr. High UMYF


24 Hours That Changed the World From the Gospel of John

Monday—The Measure of Greatness (John 13:2-5 & 12-17), Pastor Jon Tuttle Tuesday—I Go to Prepare a Place for You (John 14:1-7), Pastor Scott Wagner Wednesday—Jesus Arrested (John 18:1-11), Pastor Jared Young Thursday—Jesus Sentenced to be Crucified (John 19:1-11), Pastor Warren Prochnow Friday—The Death of Jesus (John 19:25-30), Pastor Don Williams

You are invited to: Holy Week Holy Week Luncheons Luncheons

With a MessageWith a Message March 30-April 3

Noon-1:00 Baker Hall

1st United Methodist Church

412 S. College


3-Jill Tucker

7-Kaleb Hall

8-Zach Tucker

Trey O’Neil

11-Jim Collins

12-Kolemann Patton

15-Nikole Vallejo

Cami Patton

19-Camren Schmitt

Steve Rice

22-Harold Burnett

Clint Shapland

Jordan Dreiling

23-Craig Richards

24-Tylor Soeken

27-Scott Noll

28-Theron Tucker

30-Susie Wiechman

Birthdays

Our Loving Sympathy To-- • Greg Long, Megan & Brian Gentry, family & friends on the passing of Phyllis Long, Greg’s wife & Megan’s aunt.

• Judy Muench, family & friends on the passing of Jay Muench, Judy’s son.

• Roger & Jan Winter, Adam & Elisha Winter, family & friends on the passing of M.L. Winter, Roger’s sister-in-law & Adam’s aunt.

Sonrise Walk/Run 5K & Half-Marathon

April 11, 2015 ABC Pregnancy

Center, 509 N. 6th St., Garden City

Registration form in church office


“Always keep on praying

for all of God's people.”

Ephesians 6:18

April Prayer Concerns

Richard Barton Tara Biermann Maxine Binns Jerry Buxton Kyle Carroll Arlene Cauthon Les Chyba Donna J. Eitel Dan Ellis Christine Evans Kenneth Fyler Stan Gruver Linda Helmers Jim Hess Jim Hunter Carolyn Janzen Angel King Harold Lappin Marilyn Mealy Monica Mills Helen Norman Gloria O’Bleness Richard Spencer Lorraine Stoll Glenna Strickler Marcie Unruh

Etta Fern Ashcraft (Diane Jennison’s mother) Glenn Bennion (former SCHS teacher) Dale Clare (former pastor here) Ann Davis (Jim Hunter’s sister) Albert Dean (Jean Burgess’ brother-in-law) Pat DeLair (Mrs. Bob Eitel’s sister) Dan Dipman (Kris Smyth’s cousin) Mike Doubrava (former Scott City resident) First UMC at Park City & Pastor Rob Schmutz Norma Franklin (Harold Lappin’s sister) Shirley May Hutton (Dan Hutton’s mother) Velma Luck (Julie Mason’s mother) Bob & Margaret McClain (Suzanne McCandless’ parents) Deana Novak (Arlene Cauthon’s daughter) Bob Rein (Teresa Noll’s father) Marsha Shelor (Marilyn Fisher’s daughter) Scott Soodsma (Mary Iseminger’s great grandson-in-law) Nadine Stockman (Danny Stockman’s mother) Deb Weber (Gayle Irwin’s mother) Melyssa & Brad White (Dodge City FUMC’s Christian Ed. Director)

Shut-ins to Remember With Prayers & Visits: In Scott City: Maxine Binns, Roy Brandenburg, Dona Dee Carpenter, Irmalee Eggleston, Christine Evans, Nella Funk, & Jim Jeffery; Mary Iseminger in Salina, Avis Lamon in Wichita, Helen Norman in Dighton, & Louise Schwanke in Colby.

Prayer List

updates?

Please let the church office know.


Easter Sunday, April 5, 9:00 a.m.

Combined Worship Service

The word "tenebrae" means "darkness." Tenebrae is an ancient Christian Lenten service rooted in Jewish tradition; it uses the extinguishing of candles to symbolize the approaching darkness of Jesus' death and hopelessness in the world without God.

Good Friday, April 3rd

7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary Grieving over Darkness

Reflecting on Redempti0n

Easter Sunrise Service April 5

7:00 a.m.

Church’s front lawn “We’ve seen the Lord!” John 20:25


UMW News

Executive Meeting: Wednesday, Apr. 1, 1:30 p.m. Executive Meeting: Wednesday, Apr. 1, 1:30 p.m. Executive Meeting: Wednesday, Apr. 1, 1:30 p.m. Executive Meeting: Wednesday, Apr. 1, 1:30 p.m. General Meeting: Wednesday, Apr. 8, 1:30 p.m. in General Meeting: Wednesday, Apr. 8, 1:30 p.m. in General Meeting: Wednesday, Apr. 8, 1:30 p.m. in General Meeting: Wednesday, Apr. 8, 1:30 p.m. in

the parlor; the parlor; the parlor; the parlor; Program: Women For Women presented by Lori Krause; Program: Women For Women presented by Lori Krause; Program: Women For Women presented by Lori Krause; Program: Women For Women presented by Lori Krause;

Hostesses: Debbie’s CircleHostesses: Debbie’s CircleHostesses: Debbie’s CircleHostesses: Debbie’s Circle Apr. 10Apr. 10Apr. 10Apr. 10----11 District’s SPIRITUAL Retreat at Camp Lakeside11 District’s SPIRITUAL Retreat at Camp Lakeside11 District’s SPIRITUAL Retreat at Camp Lakeside11 District’s SPIRITUAL Retreat at Camp Lakeside May 3 UMW SundayMay 3 UMW SundayMay 3 UMW SundayMay 3 UMW Sunday FELLOWSHIP GROUPS:FELLOWSHIP GROUPS:FELLOWSHIP GROUPS:FELLOWSHIP GROUPS: Jodi’s Circle (evening): Jodi’s Circle (evening): Jodi’s Circle (evening): Jodi’s Circle (evening): Monday, Apr. 20, 7:00 p.m. in parlor Program: Marilyn Dryer Hostesses: Lois Modlin & Helen O’Bleness

Debbie’s Circle (afternoon): Debbie’s Circle (afternoon): Debbie’s Circle (afternoon): Debbie’s Circle (afternoon): Wednesday, Apr. 22, 1:30 p.m. at 204 W. 9th Program: Jean Burgess Hostesses: Charlene Hughes & Sue Pammenter

∗To all who contributed to the Golden Rule Preschool dinner. Donations from the dinner provide scholarships for families who otherwise couldn’t afford to enroll their children.

Marriage Conference April 24-25 at Shepherd’s Staff Retreat Center www.shepherdstaff.org


9:00 or 10:45 Worship:

Apr. 5 - Callie Hutton & Alli Patton

Apr. 12 - Eric Shapland &

Kalo Hineman

Apr. 19 - Alivia & Avry Noll

Apr. 26 - Wyatt Ricker &

Brandon Smyth

8:30 Worship: Annie Talbert April ScheduleApril ScheduleApril ScheduleApril Schedule

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of

men.” At once they left their nets and followed Him.

Mark 1:17-18


Hope's Closet &

Breadbasket 311 N. Main, 872-7012

M, W, F: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Manager: Kris Fetty Sponsored by Ministerial

Alliance

Donation Needs: hamburger meat cereal flour

peanut butter sugar dry milk

Hamburger Helper Tuna Helper syrup

shortening crackers ketchup

Jiffy baking mix shampoo soap

toilet paper deodorant toiletries

toothbrushes toothpaste

girls’ spring dresses men’s jeans coveralls

Note: needs listed in bold are particularly low.

MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE EXPIRATION DATES

ON FOOD ITEMS BEFORE DONATING THEM.

When you bring meat to the church, please

mark it for the Breadbasket, put it in the freezer,

and let Jean Rowton or the church office know.

The next Sharing Sunday is April 26th. Food, money, and other items are collected

during the children’s sermon (“Time For Young

Disciples”) on the last Sunday of each month to

be used for Scott County residents in need.

“Give us this day our daily

bread.” Matthew 6:11


YOU!YOU!YOU!YOU! at the at the at the at the

CAMP DINNER CAMP DINNER CAMP DINNER CAMP DINNER SUNDAY, APRIL 26SUNDAY, APRIL 26SUNDAY, APRIL 26SUNDAY, APRIL 26

High NoonHigh NoonHigh NoonHigh Noon————Baker HallBaker HallBaker HallBaker Hall

The freewill offering from the

dinner plus UMW gifts are used

to pay 1/2 of our campers’ fees

to attend United Methodist

church camps. ~~Sponsored by the Outreach

Committee~~

100th

Birthday!

Louise Schwanke will be celebrating her 100th birthday on April 6th. Send cards to Louise at P.O. Box 622, Colby, KS 67701.

Reception: Saturday, April 4th,

2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Colby Community

College Union, Fireside Lounge.


SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

5 EASTER 7:00 Easter Sunrise Service

9:00 FELLOWSHIP &

COMMUNION SUNDAY

6 Office closed for

Easter holiday

No preschool

6:00 Bell Choir

7 10:30 Wm. Prayer Grp

4:30 Girl Scouts (K-3rd

grade)

12 SR. HIGH UMYF MISSION

SUNDAY

Noon Hunger Dinner

1:00 UMW take

Communion to nursing

home

2:00 Ad. Co.

13 9:30 Staff meeting

6:00 Bell Choir


4:30 Girl Scouts (4th-8th

grade)

7:00 M&E meeting

19 Noon Church Chums pizza

party


6:00 Bell Choir

7:00 Jodi’s Circle

7:00 Outreach


4:30 Girl Scouts (K-3rd

grade)

26 CAMP & SHARING

SUNDAY

Noon Camp dinner

4:30 Girl Scouts (7th-12th

grade)


6:00 Bell Choir


No Girl Scouts

6:30 Worship & Music mtg.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Thursday 8:00-4:00 & Friday 8:00-3:00

Ongoing Meetings (Non-church functions,

which meet in the church)

AA: Tues. @ 8:30 pm,

Sr. High Room

Aerobics: Mon., Wed., &

Fri., 5:15-6:15 am,

Baker Hall

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Higher Ground Wednesday nights 5:30 Meal 6:00 Escape the Coming Night Bible study 6:00 kids’ classes (nursery—5th grade) 6:30 Jr. High UMYF 7:00 Sr. High UMYF 7:15 Chancel Choir

April 1st: No

Higher Ground (Holy Week) April 29th: Last

Higher Ground

until Fall

Easter—April 5th

7:00 a.m. Sunrise

Service

9:00 a.m.

Combined

Worship

Service


WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1111 8:00 Girlfriends in God

Noon Holy Week luncheon

1:30 UMW Exec. mtg.

2:00 Care & Share

NO HIGHER GROUND

7:00 Sr. High UMYF

7:00 Practice for Tenebrae

2222 6:30 Men’s Prayer Grp

Noon Holy Week luncheon

7:00 Every Woman’s

Bible study

3 GOOD FRIDAY No preschool

9:30 Learn & Play

Noon Holy Week

luncheon

7:00 Tenebrae

service

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1:30 UMW General mtg.

2:00 Care & Share

5:30 Higher Ground


5:30-7:00 Preschool

enrollment


Bible study

10 11:00-Noon Preschool

enrollment

11 6:30 Emmaus reunion

8th


1:30 Memorial meeting

2:00 Care & Share

5:30 Higher Ground



Bible study

7:00 SPRC

17 No preschool

18


1:30 Debbie’s Circle

2:00 Care & Share

5:30 Higher Ground



Bible study

24 9:30 Learn & Play

No preschool

25

6:30 Worship & Music mtg.


2:00 Care & Share

5:30 Higher Ground

7:30 Finance meeting


9:00 Fold newsletters


Bible study

7:00 Trustees meeting

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Inside this Issue: The Happy Easter Connection Special ... · The Connection Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Scott City, Kansas Permit NO. 35 Address Label Pastor: Rev. Dennis Carter