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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2710 14th Street 3602 16th Street Church & Office Outreach Center 402-564-8463 402-564-8362
www.columbusfumc.com CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Call to schedule appointment!
MON—FRI, 8 AM to 5 PM
OUTREACH CENTER HOURS
Only open for Thursday Blood Drive until further notice
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Wednesday: 7:30 AM (On-Line)
Sunday: 10 AM (Radio, 91.3 FM)10:30 AM (On-Line)
6 PM Ignite! (On-Line)
ON-LINE J.A.M. FOR ALL AGES Sunday @ 9 AM
Wednesday @ 7 PM
OUR CHURCH STAFF
SENIOR PASTOR Rev. Cindi Stewart
ASSOCIATE PASTOR Pastor Joe Krepel
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIRECTOR Sarah Borgman
BUSINESS COORDINATOR Sharon Zobel
PROGRAM COORDINATOR Sandy Martensen
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lisa Nielsen
VOLUNTEER PARISH NURSE Martha Davidson
May 2020 For the past several years, First UMC has embraced the post-Easter season with 50 Days of Prayer. From Easter to Pentecost, we pray each day for our Church’s mission & ministry as
well as for the Church Universal. We pray, “Come, Holy Spirit, Come.”
Believing. As we spend more time in our homes, prayerfully we are
able to spend time reading scripture and devotions. Continue to tune-in to worship & lessons, enhancing what we believe and claim about God, Christ & Spirit.
● Worship on RADIO on Sundays @ 10 AM (91.3 FM). ● Worship ON-LINE through Facebook/YouTube Channel and
website: Sundays @ 10:30 AM & 6 PM; 5-Minute Mondays @ 6:45 AM; Word + Table Wednesdays @ 7:30 AM plus other opportunities as scheduled & promoted.
● J.A.M. Lessons on-line Sundays at 9 AM and Wednesdays at 7 PM.
There are also daily Bible stories on-line and cooking with message! Seekers class will now be meeting on Sundays through Zoom.
Belonging. Many of our small groups and committees are
beginning to meet via Zoom — watch the Email Blast and see our insert for updated information on how to get involved. Weekly scheduled studies & small groups will resume again on site when safely possible, and be assured that Special Events will be re-calendared.
Becoming. We can BE the CHURCH in many ways. The Healthy
Congregation & Care Team says “thank you” to all who made (and are still making) homemade face masks to share with church family members & the community. The Missions committee wants to challenge us to fill a pick-up with food items for the Food Pantry. Note what is most needed on Our Church Family page in this Circuit Rider. And give the gift of life blood at the weekly Red Cross Blood Drives. First UMC’s Blood Drive will be on Monday, May 4 — please go to redcrossblood.org and sign up or call Connie Jensen 402-910-9725.
As they strained to see Jesus rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday He will return from heaven in the same way you saw Him go!”- Acts1:10-11
As we continue celebrate the 50 days to Pentecost, we also need to continue to focus on the Great Commission that Jesus Christ has left us . . . “go and make disciples.”
Sadly, I feel that at times, we are just standing, staring into heaven, waiting for Christ to return.
We have been given a rare opportunity during this time to find new ways to share Jesus Christ with the world around us. I believe that this is a time of blessing; a time of sowing; a time of harvesting; and a time of making new disciples in the name of Jesus Christ. Trust that God is doing amazing things and that we are called to do “Great Acts” in the name of Jesus Christ.
May 3: Love & Serve Our Neighbors Acts 8:4-8, 26-40
May 10: Love, Serve & Build a Community Acts 11:20-26
May 17: Is This Church? Acts 16:22-30
May 24: Sharing What I’ve Learned Acts 16:31-34
May 31 Pentecost: Refreshing Acts 2:1-4, 38-44
Again I continue to pray for all of you and that during this time of “social distancing”, that you have found new ways to connect with you neighbors, family and especially with God.
Peace & Love – Pastor Joe
If God answers “Yes,” He is increasing your faith. If “Wait,” He is increasing your patience. If “No,” He has something better for you. Nicky Gumbel, Alpha
During this pandemic, many of us may be asking important and difficult questions right now. In the post-Easter season, it is a great time to reflect on those life questions in light of the stories of Christ & early Church. This year, it feels so much more like that of the early Christian church where people were gathering in homes and connecting in the ways that they were able including taking care of their neighbors and sharing the Good News of Jesus!
Join us for the Good News sermon series as we are reflecting on six important points inspired by the Alpha lesson, “Why & How Do I Tell Others?” As we embrace this church’s tradition with the 50 Days of Prayer (Easter to Pentecost), we invite the Holy Spirit to come and to fill us and to transform our lives! Let’s pray for the Spirit to guide us as we share our faith story with others!
May 3 / PROCLAMATION Acts 10:39-48
May 10 / PRAYER Acts 4:31-35
May 17 / POWER Acts 3:1-10
May 24 / PERSISTENCE Mark 4:15-20
May 31 / PENTECOST Acts 2:1-12
Church family & friends, until we are able to meet together, stay healthy & safe. May Jesus Christ bless you, inspire you & give you hope!
Grace & Peace, Rev. Cindi
Our Church Family
“CAN YOU HELP US HELP THEM?”
Blessing Box Needs: Boxed Meal Kits
Food Pantry Needs: Cereal or Pancake Mix
Columbus Rescue Mission: Laundry Detergent & Bleach
Thank you for sharing your blessings!
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
BAPTISMS: Kenneth Anthony Beasley,
son of Alisha Ann Hays, baptized on March 30th at First UMC.
Happy SPECIAL Birthdays Mildred “Millie” Meyer who celebrated
102 years young on 4/28.
Chuck Athey, who celebrated 91 years young on 4/22.
Jane Graham, who celebrated 88 years young on 4/23.
Ann Chesley, who celebrated 80 years young on 4/26.
IN LOVING MEMORY:
Darlene Rosendahl who passed away on 4/2/20 at Countryside Home in Madison.
Services in Norfolk at a later date.
Want more information? www.columbusfumc.com
Email Blast The Email Blast, contains weekly information about what is happening in church and around our community, it will continue to go out once a week on Thursday. To sign up with your email address, please contact the church office or email [email protected].
Facebook & YouTube: First UMC & Outreach Center Columbus, NE
Instagram: firstumccolumbusne
Plan ahead next Circuit Rider Deadline is:
Friday, May 15, 2020
CARE CORNER
Struggling to find balance in your life? The chart listed
to the right just might be able to help you! Stay
tuned for the latest care team videos by Jill
Colegrove & Peg Jeffres.
FYI: The Healthy Congregation Team, on behalf of our church, has recently partnered
with Emerald Care to provide a tablet for connections between residents & family
members AND with Cottonwood House to provide clip boards & card stock
(for crafting) as well as a set of windchimes for their courtyard.
THE BIRTHDAY PARADE! Chuck Athey told Lois that she could not buy him a birthday present and just to let it slide by... “Then the parade started, and I will have something to remember about this birthday. It was a great shock to me but it was so nice. Just an added item: there is a father, mother, and son probably five or six years old that cycle by our place, and I always call to him and he always waves. I don't know his name but I call him "Buddy." They came by after the parade had gone and he ran up and put something on the table on the porch. I ran out to tell him thanks. They were two little rocks that were painted. One said Love Big and the other said Smile. It was a great day to be remembered. Thanks.” -Chuck Athey
Find the common
1st Laci Bodner Ryan Sims Nina Svasek
2nd
Jane Barr Caleb Sky David Snyder Darin Svoboda
3rd
Elisabeth Cunningham Desiree Gillotte Darin Glenn Marilyn Johnson John Peters Jamie Reeg Brooklyn Wetgen
4th
Sebastian DeLaCruz Braeden Iwan
5th Winton Gassmann Andrea Goering Frances Griffiths Terri Hager Savannah King Aurorah Metcalfe
6th Gracyn Behn Joseph McFarland
7th Robert Discoe Lana Reed
8th Craig Bradshaw John Hannah Patricia Luebbe Clara Makovicka Jason Metcalfe Brianna Munoz
10th Dylan Brayton Jenell Dabill Sandy Martensen Chad Pieters Alicea Rohde
11th Judy Dobbs Brandon Figge Alex Hough Lacey Kool John Petersen Jocelyn Tierney
12th Austin Asmus Dillon Houser Tyler Nelson Lynette Rice
13th Ethan Hanzel Miki Naylor
14th Emma Bodner Reagan Eickhoff Katerina Fricke James Hanna Emma Stewart
15th Cecile DeFreece Tate Milosich Sam Nelson Jean Olsan Jamie Schacher Joshua Schindel
16th Jean Danforth Axl Schaefer Aidan Worley
17th
Elek Izaguirre Cynthia Meays Ryan Pickinpaugh Donovan Ryther- Schmidt Tyler Slizoski
18th Olivia Bice Nathan Kool Jack Reed Eli Simard Sue Zaruba
19th Bob Blaser Aubrey Micek
21st Madison Henderson
22nd Caleb Kitt Aiden Lash
23rd
Gracie Luebbe Lora Supencheck Stephanie Van Winkle Gary Walters
24th
Mark Hunt Nevaeh Pickinpaugh Debbie Swann
25th Matthew Klinetobe Joshua Loontjer Colton Martensen Lindsay Olsan Elizabeth Sanchez
26th
Candace Becher Emily Cunningham Opal Greene Denene Owens Dean Rasmussen
27th Troy Coffey Britton Ferris Michelle Figge Hope Freshour Kristy Glodowski Marty Rice
28th Liam Blaser Patsy Patchen Ryan Range
29th Aric Alt Marie Coulter Ryan Hiemer Bryan Kearney Trevor King
30th Pamala Hannah Debra Hanson Carter Hunt Kay McWilliams Landon Owens Dexter Reeves Jenna Schoening Luke Simard
31st Alyssa Hogeland Kurt Kuhlman Pat Kuhn Alyssa Rodriguez
Underlined names denote XYZ Members—If we have missed your birthday, made an error listing it, or if you would prefer not to have it listed, please call the Church Office.
For All Ages
Wanting to CONNECT with Worship & Lessons during “social spaciousness”?
Website: www.columbusfumc.com
Facebook and YouTube Channel (same search): First UMC & Outreach Center Columbus, NE
WORSHIP Sundays ON RADIO / 10 AM — Sermon
ON-LINE / 10:30 AM — Sermon 6 PM — Ignite Sermon
Mondays ON-LINE / 6:45 AM — 5-Minute Monday
Wednesdays ON-LINE / 7:30 AM — Word (+Table)
LESSONS & BIBLE STUDIES
Sundays ON-LINE / 9 AM — J.A.M. Lesson
ZOOM / 9 AM — Seekers (Doug Kallesen)
ZOOM / 9 AM —Coffee & Conversation (Rev Cindi)
Mondays—Fridays ON-LINE / 10 AM — Bible Story
Mondays ZOOM / 11 AM — Bible & Bag (Rev. Cindi)
Tuesdays & Thursdays ON-LINE 4 PM — Cooking with Lesson
Wednesdays ON-LINE / 7 PM — J.A.M. Lesson
ZOOM / April 29, May 13, May 27 8 PM — GROW Men & UMM (Doug Kallesen)
Thursdays ZOOM / 8 PM — Men’s B.S. (Bible Study — Pastor Joe)
Confirmation Class 2020
All current 7th graders: the info packet to REGISTER for the 2020
Confirmation Class is coming soon!
FILL-OUT Info Sheet & Choose Mentor (there will be guidance on mentors in the packet)
REGISTER for Confirmation Camp scheduled for June 22-25 (tentative). Please register “without payment” to help the camp
to make plans for this summer.
Church Family & Friends: at this time, we are planning accordingly and utilizing ON-LINE resources for worship & lessons
until further notice.
Need some Scrip gift cards & want to SHOP by the Church?
WEDNESDAYS: May 6 & 20
9 AM to 1 PM
Please call ahead to reserve your cards, and we will have “socially-distanced”
volunteers meet you in the west parking lot to greet you & assist you.
If you would like to VOLUNTEER to help with this project, contact Program
Coordinator Sandy Martensen. Thanks!
Prayer Vigils starting on Fri. May 1 – 6 AM to 12 PM and
6 PM to 12 AM sign-up ON-LINE or by calling the Church.
JUST FOR FUN!
Find the common object included in the videos on Sundays & Wednesdays
News & Notes Congratulations, 2020 Graduates!
We are PROUD of you!
Let’s shower our 2020 High School Seniors with cards to let them know we haven’t forgotten about them. Their recognition in worship will be scheduled when we are safely able to do so. We celebrate the accomplishments of:
Colton Dannelly, 4923 35th St, Columbus son of Rose & the late Bruce Dannelly
Douglas Davidchik, 4604 Valley View Dr, Columbus son of Dan & Sarah Davidchik
Christian Dyhrkopp, 2617 Timber Edge Dr, Columbus son of Chad & Jody Dyhrkopp
Maddie Fricke, 1221 11th St, Columbus daughter of Josh Fricke & Norma Rodriguez
Maddie Hudnall, 3384 34th Ave, Columbus daughter of Eric & Delanie Hudnall
Jayven Krepel, 2416 31st St, Columbus son of Pastor Joe & Tracy Krepel
Grant Kuhlman, 2409 Muirfield Place, Columbus son of Kurt & Carrie Kuhlman
Gracie Luebbe, 3520 50th St, Columbus daughter of Andy & Angie Luebbe
Sam Nelson, 3260 Pershing Rd, Columbus son of Tom & Kristi Nelson
Ryan Sims, 2236 37th Street, Columbus son of Rusty Sims and Michelle & Mark Hanson
Zane Smith, 4522 63rd St, Columbus son of Dan & Heidi Smith
Emma Stewart, 470 13th Ave, Columbus daughter of Rev. Cindi & Klint Stewart
Will Whited, 2223 9th St, Columbus son of Kevin & Susan Whited: Congratulations also to extended church family members’ graduates from area high schools and to those graduating from college! Your church family is proud of YOU!
Youth Car Care Challenge
has been postponed
Please watch for details about a rescheduling date!
Both of the youth mission trips scheduled for
summer 2020 have been cancelled.
Sarah is working on a possible late July/August experience. But this is of
course completely dependent upon the pandemic.
Keep watching for updates about this exciting possibility.
Thank you so much to all of the prayer buddies who continue to pray for our youth. Please keep mailing your letters to your buddy. If you have lost
your buddy’s address, contact Sarah Borgman.
Fill the Truck with Food!
For: local food pantries
What: non-perishable food items like: mac & cheese, tuna/hamburger helper, canned meat (chicken, tuna, etc), canned fruit, peanut butter & jelly. Date: Wednesdays, April 29, May 6 & May 20
Time: 9 AM to 1 PM
● Location: Church, WEST parking lot
We will have volunteers to assist you. Please place food items in the backseat (and if you have other
church business, our volunteers will assist you with that as well – April 29 will be the first
“SHOP by the Church” event).
ALL: Fill-out This Form
Church is not an organization you join; it is a family where you belong, a home where you are loved and a hospital
where you find healing. Nicky Gumbel, Alpha Course
All are invited to fill-out this form — whether you have participated in Alpha or not! Please return to the Church Office ASAP.
Name (s): ___________________________________________________________________ Participated in Alpha: ___ YES ___ NOT YET If yes, year: _______________________
If yes, what did Alpha Course mean to you? _______________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ If yes, what were your favorite meals, memories of your Alpha experience? _____________ ____________________________________________________________________________ What Bible studies and other experiences have been faith-shaping in your journey
(such as Walk to Emmaus, church camp, mission trips): _______________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Favorite Hymns / Songs of the Faith: Favorite Scripture Verses: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Would you be willing to share your faith story / testimony this summer in worship?
____ YES ___MAYBE best contact #: ____________________________
Healthy Congregation Survey
The Healthy Congregation Team hosted numerous activities in 2019 to the present. Please mark according to your knowledge of our activities as well as your participation:
What else offered in our Church has increased your knowledge and awareness of Mental Health issues (please check all that apply)? __ regular Bible study __ seasonal study __small group __ other /’ please list: _____________________________________________
Columbus First UMC has received a $1,000 grant for the past two years to engage in endeavors to create
a Healthy Congregation! This past year’s goals focused on strengthening congregation members’ mental health.
Please fill-out this survey and return to the Church
Office ASAP. (Watch for special events where you can multi-task & make one trip)
Articles / Events / Videos / Hand-outs / Etc. Didn’t Know About This
Heard About It
Read / Watched Participated
Would Like More Info
Circuit Rider / Care Corner topics & articles
Event / Chat N Chew @ Outreach Center
Event / Chat N Chew after Sunday Potluck
Website Video / Topic: Depression
Website Video / Topic: Stress
Website Video / Topic: Anxiety
Hand-out / 31 Ways for Self-Care (10-19)
Hand-out / 29 Ways to Show You Care (02-20)
Youth Group / Dr. Kolli’s Presentation (Fall 2019)
GriefShare Class / 2019 x 2, 2020
GriefShare / Class: Loss of Spouse (2019, 2020)
Prayer Labyrinth / Dedication @ OC (Jan 2020)
Prayer Labyrinth / Current RM 209 @ Church
Training / Mental Health First Aid (May 2019)
Event / Out of Darkness Walk (Oct 2019)
Support Group / Survivors of Suicide (monthly)
Support Group / NAMI (weekly @ OC) National Alliance on Mental Illness
