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United Methodist Church 508 2nd Avenue N.
Clear Lake IA 50428 (641) 357-5247
July 2010
July 19-25
Youth Mission
Service Project
CHICAGO
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July 11 10:20 AM Central Gardens
Worship
July 27
RAGBRAI
Pie & ice cream
at 11 am; and
Dinner 3-7 pm
July 25
8:30 & 10:20
worship
“St. Louis
Stompers”
United Methodist Church 508 Second Avenue N. Clear Lake IA 50428 Phone (641) 357-5247
Sunday Worship (through September 5th) First Service: 8:30 AM Second Service: 10:20 AM Sunday School to resume in the Fall
Contact us: Rev. Diana A. Hoover [email protected] Rev. Rhoda Preston [email protected] Financial Mgr/Bookkeeper [email protected] Church office (Admin-Fin Secretary) e-mail: [email protected] Director of Music / Worship Organist Mary Jane Crail, 357-3060 [email protected] Find us on the web!
www.clearlakeumc.org (home page)
www.afm.com (Angel Food) Page 2
Congregational Care Team Marty Ouverson, Director, 357-7493 Angel Food Ministry Dennis Keith, 357-6273 Coordinator website: www.afm.com Prayer Chain Co-Captains: Carol Carlson, 357-3206 Pat Bahling, 357-6642 Tracy Hansen, 357-1179
-- -- -- Wednesday Night ―Wingding‖ Weekly Fall-Winter Schedule ―Wingding‖ mid-week dinners
will resume in the Fall. KFC Kid‘s Club after-school
program will resume in the Fall. 5:30 PM, Praise Team (open to
anyone with an interest in music) Rehearses year ‗round, in our sanctuary. No auditions required. Join us!
Middle School and Senior High
Youth meet during the summer months for specially scheduled activities. Look for details in this issue.
Mid-week Bible studies will
resume in the Fall. Chancel Choir (adults) will
resume in the Fall.
- Worship Previews -
July 4 . HOLY COMMUNION AND PRAYERS FOR HEALING . 8:30a.m., Pastor Diana Hoover preaching . Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 13-25 . Witness to the Word: ―Paul‘s Declaration of Freedom‖ . 10:20 a.m., Pastor Rhoda Preston preaching July 11 . WORSHIP, CENTRAL GARDENS . ONE service only - 10:20 A.M. . Scripture: Luke 10: 25-37 . Witness to the Word: ―Second Thoughts About the Good Samaritan‖ July 18 . COMMISSIONING OF MISSION TEAM TO CHICAGO . KEYNOTES sing at worship . Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 . Witness to the Word: ―Worried and Distracted—Does Jesus Care?‖ July 25 . DIXIELAND BAND "ST. LOUIS STOMPERS‖ . Recognition of small group leaders . Scripture: Luke 11:1-13 . Witness to the Word: ―Who Taught You to Pray?‖
Young Couples
Sunday, July 11 6:00 p.m. Come and meet with other young
adults. Programs are planned around
common interests and concerns. Each month will be something
different!
Thank You From Pastor Diana
You are a wonderful church family, and Lee and I want to thank you for the many acts of kindness and caring shown us since my foot injury. I was very moved by the gift of the prayer shawl. Your thought-fulness and generosity through prayers, gifts, flowers, food, cards, and notes have wrapped me in love and blessed me more than you know. How grateful I am to be serving Jesus Christ with you! You have been his hands and feet and heart to me. Let us together continue be the hands and feet and heart of Christ to the world. Thank you.
Diana
Have a safe
and happy
holiday!
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Charlie Biebesheimer Ruth Esbeck Pearl Miller
James 'Bob' Law Beverly Greiman Alice Hawley
Keeley Heck 12 Dee Shill
2 Luci Franks Denni Erickson
Hunter Gerhardt 13 Mike Watson
Warren Jacobson Jenny Doughty Trenton Jensen
Bill Truesdell Whitney Watson 22
Bobbi Bendickson Joel Groeneweg Katie Cash
3 15 Ron Young
Pat Bastian Howard Taylor Bailey Larsen
Abby Raisch Darla Kibsgaard Bruce Trebil
Jim Pilgrim Shirley Swartz 23
Adam Ruehlow 16 Chas."Chuck" Norris
4 Louise Norris 24
Rodney Benner Dan Franks Cory Adams
Connor Turek 17 Michaela Heck
Theresa Studer Richard Wipf 25
Marilyn Erickson Kim Williamson Ray Christensen
Phyllis Haglund Dawn Winkowitsch Carol Rosenthal
6 Jenny Raisch 26
Ben Hunt Megan Sheimo Tom Caryl
Tanner Truesdell Kelsey Den Hartog Karen Neal
7 18 28
Loretta Armstrong Ron Ostendorf Carol Smith
Helene Bachellor Delaney O'Hare 29
Jill Landau 19 Bailey Kibsgaard
8 Patricia Bahling Marjorie Walls
Jeff Penning Rosemary Brady Sharon Somers
Izetta Weaver Blake Lobdell Larry Wilson
9 Jordan Mayland 30
Marc Borgman Carly Gerhardt Norma Bell
Brianna Wichman 20 Rick Moorehead
Robert Brandt Brian Bendickson Colin Lobdell
Kimberly Bacon Krogstad Karisa Doughty Emily Phalen
Trista Winkowitsch Hauge 31
Joyce Broshar
Kaley Meyer
Page 10 Amil Herker
July Birthdays
Perspective from Pastor Diana “Come and see.” Those were the words of Jesus to the men
who were following him after they were told by John the Baptist that Jesus was the Lamb of God. When Jesus saw them following him, he asked them, ―What do you want?‖ and they asked him, ―Where do you stay?‖ His answer to them was “Come and you will see.” They went and soon became life-long followers of Jesus. One of those men was Andrew, who, the very first thing, went and invited his brother Simon Peter to meet Jesus, “Come and see Jesus Christ, the Messiah. The next day Jesus invited Philip to go with him, and Philip immediately hunted up his friend Nathanael and told him about Jesus. Nathanael was pretty skeptical and didn‘t think he wanted anything to do with this Jesus, but Philip simply said, “Come and see. Check him out for yourself.‖ After her encounter with Jesus at the well the Samaritan woman went back into town and invited the whole town to go see Jesus, “Come and see a man who told me everything about me. Could this be the Christ?‖
In today‘s world, as in Jesus‘ day, there are many who haven‘t met Jesus. There are many who are skeptical of Jesus. There are many who, like the Samaritans, feel excluded from God‘s people. We can be ambassadors for Christ by simply inviting our friends, neighbors, and acquaintances to “Come and see” for themselves who Jesus is and what Jesus offers by inviting them to worship, study, and grow with us. No pressure, no self-righteousness—just a simple invitation to be a part of something with Someone who can change our lives for the better, a winsome witness to the One who makes a daily and an eternal difference in our lives. What do July 11, July 27, and August 21 this year have in common? Each one is an opportunity for you to invite someone to ―Come and see.‖ Each one is an opportunity to express radical hospitality and share the love of Jesus Christ. July 11 - Worship at Central Gardens 10:20 a.m. - What an opportunity to invite someone to worship with you in a beautiful outdoor atmosphere! Invite someone to go with you who has no church or hasn‘t been to worship for a long time. You needn‘t bring chairs; they will be provided, as well as a tent shielding us from sun or rain. (continued)
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Perspective, continued
July 27 – Radical Hospitality to our RAGBRAI Guests A terrific opportunity to extend the love of Christ to the bikers who come through our community! Help with serving the meal, chatting with them, and making our guests feel welcome and comfortable. August 21 – ―Come-as-you-are‖ worship at McIntosh Woods State Park at 7:00 p.m. Reach out to the campers and offer informal worship on the lakeshore. Invite someone to go with you who has no church or hasn‘t been to worship for a long time. Shelter house by the ramp Bring your own lawn chair. Come and see!
Diana
COME!
OUTDOOR
WORSHIP MC INTOSH STATE PARK Shelter by the ramp August 21, 2010 7:00 p.m. Bring lawn chairs! Sharing the love of Jesus with our friends and neighbors!
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Members and Friends in Care
Centers, Assisted Living &
Independent Living
Apple Valley, Clear Lake #9 Dwayne & Vi Miller Dee Hayward (now @ Oakwood) #13 Hazel Dowden #24 Ann Scott #26 Eleanor Hepperly #29 Chet Renner #35 Doris Luscomb #34 Rodney Benner #18 Wright Thompson #47 Virginia Cobb
Oakwood Care Ctr, Clear Lake #115 Wilma Young #215 Wayne Oltrogge #210 Norma Yuhouse #209 Hazel Miller #203 Agnes Gilbert #111 Fern Carlson #205 Nels & Dolly Larsen #216 Eloise Prescott #204 Evelyn McNeil #101 Loren Lease #217 Florence ‗Pat‘ Edward #218 Larry Scott #121 Dawn Meyers # Dee Hayward
Heritage Care,MC:#1A Martha Buck
Good Shepherd, MC #308 Mary Budolfson
IOOF Home: #37 Sharon Abbas
Sheffield Care Center: Pat Bastian
Manly Care Center: ―Bud‖ Badker
The Willows, MC: #306 Amil Herker
Cardinal Grove, Garner Loretta Armstron
Concord Care Center, Garner LaVohn Badker
R A G B R A I
Clear Lake United Methodist Church will serve homemade pies, Italian Beef or Chicken with pasta and tossed salad as a fundraiser July 27, 2010. Fundraising goal is $6,000. Pie (and ice cream) served 11:00 a.m. until gone ($3 per piece) Pasta dinner served 3 to 7 p.m. (pasta main dish, salad, bread, water or tea ($8.00); pie, extra. We are counting on your support and help from all members who are mobile, tireless and nimble, with strong backs and strong legs. All ages welcome. At least 75 volun-teers needed the day of the event, as well as volunteers prior to the 27th to help with food prep. In cooperation with RAGBRAI and Public Health guidelines and rules, all food must be prepared on site. Watch for signup sheets in Chapel Lounge.
Items needed as follows: Cherry pie filling Diced tomatoes Mushrooms (stems and pieces) Penne Pasta Italian salad dressing (Bring donated items to Chapel Lounge)
We would also like to borrow the following: Roasters, working refrigerators, small working deep freeze. Pick up and return can be provided. Please contact Marcia Grabinski with any questions or to volunteer (357-6518 or [email protected]). Thank you for helping make this a successful fundraiser.
Prayer Emphasis –
July
July 4 - Thanksgiving for our personal freedoms and our freedom in Christ
July 11 - Thanksgiving for the beauty of the earth and stewardship of God‘s creation
July 18 - Clear Lake UMC Youth and Adults in ministry with the Chicago Mission Work Trip
July 25 – RAGBRAI
U.M.W. There is no Unit Meeting in July.
July Bible Verse:
“I consider that the sufferings of this
present time are not worth comparing
with the glory about to be revealed to
us.” Romans 8:18 NRSV
Some of our Circles have special
events during the summer
Call leaders for details:
Miriam Circle: Cheral - 5759
Ruth Circle: Donna Etchen - 2855
Esther Circle: Rachel Wood - 4280
All roads lead to camp It’s not too late to register for the camp of your choice.
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Spend a While on the Nile
Vacation Bible School Sunday, August 1st through Thursday, August 5th 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Clear Lake UMC
In August we‘re taking a journey to ancient Egypt… without leaving the church! Find out what happened to Joseph as he went from Pharaoh‘s prison to the Palace.
Children ages 3 years old through 5th grade become part of history as we see, hear, touch, and even taste what it was like in Pharaoh‘s empire….. exploring an authentic marketplace visiting Joseph (in Pharaoh‘s prison and then in Pharaoh‘s palace!) taking part in games and dancing to lively music sampling tasty tidbits discovering how God stayed with Joseph in good times and bad.
Youth and adults get ―wrapped up‖ in the fun too! Be a Shopkeeper in the Egyptian Market, Pyramid Playground Leader, Family Leader, Egyptian Photographer, or Egyptian Architect and Interior Decorator. To register, contact Pastor Rhoda ([email protected] or [email protected]).
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Worship Assistants - July Communion, July 4 8:30 am: Darlene Bortle, Lorena Brandt, Judy Lincicum 10:20 am: Lorena & Lew Brandt, Marilyn Erickson Greeters, 8:30 am 7/04 Gary Peterson and Grant 7/11 No early worship this date. 7/18 Dale & Mary Anderson 7/25 Dave & Karleen Humphrey Greeters, 10:20 am worship 7/04 Marc Borgman & Erin 7/11 ONE service, Central Gardens: Tammy Aberson, Jenny & Kim Doughty, Todd & Jody Applegate 7/18 Lorraine French, Rachel Wood 7/25 Jerry & Arlys Krause Liturgists, 10:20 am 7/04 Cheral Morgan 7/11 (none) 7/18 Marc Borgman 7/25 Jim Pilgrim Ushers, June 8:30 am Bill & Mary Lou Nicholas, Ruth Lease, Russel Borchardt 10:20 am Bob Huntington, Martha Huntington, Jim Reynolds, Lorraine French .
♫ ♪ Sunday Worship July 25
Dixiefest Weekend ―St. Louis Stompers‖ will share music at Clear Lake UMC
8:30 and 10:20 am worship.
Sympathy to the families of …
Barb Peters, Acadia, Iowa, who passed away June 1, she is the sister of church member Craig (Sharron) Rule; and long-time Clear Lake businessman Robert A. ―Peanuts‖ Jacobson who passed away June 17. The congregation acknowledges your loss, and offers compassionate prayer to the circle of family and friends who mourn their passing.
entral ardens
. Central Gardens worship
. Sunday, July 11
. One service ONLY – 10:20 am
. NO early service.
. Those able to walk a block are encouraged to park at the church and leave the street parking around the garden for those who need it. . Golf carts will be available as needed to transport worshippers from Central Gardens front gates to the worship area by the Moongate. . Please arrive early to assist in getting everyone seated. . All chairs will be furnished and we will be under a tent for protection from hot sun or rain.
Clear Lake Umc 2010
Confirmands and Parents
Bryce Wichman (Tim & Brenda Wichman) Garrett Kunzman (Harvey & Nancy Kunzman) Ryan Lafrenz (Valerie Lafrenz and Ron & Lana Lafrenz) Hunter Wubben (Paul & Heather Wubben) Sam Lakose (Craig & Sue Lakose) Trudy Peterson (Gary & Tracy Peterson) Bailey Kibsgaard (Randy & Darla Kibsgaard) Morgan Flory (Scott & Bo Flory) Whitney Jo Watson (Steve & Wendy Watson)
Thank you so much…
Thank you for the prayer blanket as well as thoughts and prayers that come with it to help make it so special to me. It‘s very moving to know so many care.
Blessings, Marty Ouverson
Thank you to Pastor Diana, Pastor Rhoda, the Congregational Care team and all others for prayers, visits and calls during my recent hospitalization for pneumonia. It was greatly appreciated. Jerry Lindsay
Thank you to Lindsay Rummel (Choir Director), Mary Jane Crail (Director of Music), our choirs and Praise Band. Thank you to Chris Phalen for your music and message at worship June 6. You are much-appreciated. Page 5
Notes from Pastor Rhoda [email protected]
Summer Youth Activities
(Middle School & High School) Tuesday, July 6 Lost Island Water Park & Go-Karts . 9 AM – supper time . Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 4 . Meet in the Youth Lounge at 9 AM; travel to Lost Island (Waterloo) . Bring: $30 for water park and one go- kart ride. . Bring additional $ for more than one go-kart ride . Bring additional $ (coming home snack) . Bring Sack lunch & beverage (Noon) . Bring swimsuit, towel & sunscreen Page 6
Sunday, July 11 ‗Chicago‘ Hot Dog Fundraiser . 11:20 AM – noon . Attend 10:20 AM worship, Central Gardens . Help serve hotdog fundraiser following worship (proceeds help pay for gas & supplies: Chicago Mission Service Project) Monday – Sunday, July 19 – 25 Chicago Mission Service Project Pastor Rhoda Preston, Pastor Don Preston – Use of church van. Tuesday, July 27 Help with RAGBRAI Meal at CLUMC Sunday – Thursday, August 1-5 Help with Vacation Bible School 6:00 – 8:00 PM at CLUMC Sunday, August 8 (10:20 AM) 10:20 Chicago Mission Service Team gives report during worship Sunday, August 8 Lime Creek Nature Hike & Picnic 5:00 – 8:00 PM Meet in Youth Lounge, 5:00 PM Wear good walking shoes and insect repellant. After hiking at Lime Creek, we‘ll go to Pastor Rhoda‘s at Manly for a picnic supper.
Sunday, August 15 Back to School Bowling Night 6 – 7:30 PM Bring $6 for bowling Bring additional $ for snacks Wear socks.
Summer Children’s Activities with Pastor Rhoda
♫ Thursday, July 1
Musical Morning ―Hooray for the USA!‖ 9:30 – 10:30 AM For children ages 18 months through 5 years, accompanied by parent or other adult Cost: Free Sing, dance, play rhythm instruments, and simple craft Wear red, white, or blue!
Friday, July 16 Delicious Bible Stories Cooking School 10:00 AM – Noon Children ages 5 – 12, Cost $5 Registration Deadline: July 14 Experience five Bible stories as we prepare and eat foods that go along with these stories.
Sunday–Thursday
August 1-5 Vacation Bible School Theme: ―Egypt—Joseph‘s Journey - Prison to Palace‖ 6:00 – 8:00 PM Spend a while on the Nile. Children ages 3 years old through entering 5th grade Cost: $10
♫ Friday, August 6
―Movin‘ and Shakin‘‖ Musical Morning 9:30 – 10:30 AM For children ages 18 months through 5 years old, accompanied by a parent or other adult Get ―movin‘ and shakin‘‖ – enjoy music from ―all around the world‖ Cost: Free. To register, or to learn more about any of our youth or children‘s summer activities, please contact Pastor Rhoda ([email protected], or [email protected]). God Bless the U.S.A.!
As your garden produce is ripe and ready, we are asking you to share it with the congregation. Please bring it to Chapel
Lounge and place it on the Farmers Market table. Items may be ‗purchased‘ for a freewill offering. Thank you.
Outreach Ministry Group
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Nuzzles from Nicodemus United Methodist Church
Clear Lake, Iowa
July 2010
Pastor Diana Hoover Associate Pastor Rhoda Preston
Read in your Bible: Chapter of Luke: Verses 1 – 11, and 16-20
