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A Monthly Newsletter

2013 M Street, Belleville, KS

JULY 2013 issue, Page 1

Emily Meckley, Pastor Cell Number: 785-577-1752 Email: grehoundks@gmail.com

Church Phone: 785-527-5608 email address: belleumc@nckcn.com Virginia Smith, Youth and Family web page: Ministries Coordinator www.belleumc.org Office: Monday and Thursday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Church Office Hours: email: vsmith.umc@gmail.com Monday thru Thursday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Closed Friday

Food Bank Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 to 11:30 am Closed Friday Sunday School 9:30 am

Worship Service Sundays at 10:45 am YATT July 14 & 28 7:00 pm Sanctuary

Peacetoyou, Itishighsummer andthelivingiseasyorso theysay. Life is alwaysgood, but is it easy? I dontthink so; Ithinklifetakeswork. Workisnotalwaysbad, infact,Ilikework. Ilikemyworkasapastor,andtheworkof amotherandgrandmotherisfunmuchofthetime,andIlovebeingawifetoagreathusband. Nowthework ofbeingadiscipleofChristishardwork, andyet,itistrulyprivilegedwork. BeingadiscipleofChristtakes mywholebeing,therearenodaysofforvacation,oreasylivingdays. IamalwaysachildofGodandsavedby JesustheChrist,andIwantmylifetoreflectthatbythechoicesImakeandthewordsIspeak,theactionsthat guidemylife.Therearetimesthatitisnteasy,summertimeornot,itrequiresmybesteffort. Iwas alwaysabletotalk backtomy earthly parentswhenthings wereconfusing, orI wasangry. Yes,there weresomeconsequencesalso, butIdid getmy say. AsachildofGod, Ifinditdifficult to talkback, Imean really, what would the consequences be if God gets mad! While I am sure of my salvation, I dont always understandwhatIwassavedfrom,orsavedfor. WhatamIreallysupposedtobedoing? Thisworkofmineis noteasy. ThestoriesofElijaharestoriesforme, also. AlthoughIhaveneverfoughtorkilledprophetsofanotherGod andIdontknowwhatabroomtreereallylookslike,Ihavesatdownandfeltlikegivingup. Ihavefeltchased bymorethanafewJezebelsandIhaveseenthosewhothinktheyarekingandinrealityarejustspoiledbrats. Sometimes,Ijustsitunderatreeandwanttogiveup. AndlikeElijah,Iwait. Eventually,thewordoftheLordcomes.Itsaysgetonyourway,throughthewilderness andtolife.ItisthenthatIamremindedthatIamsavedfromdeath,andselfdefeatingthoughts,andsavedfor life,lifewithGodandlifeforGod. MayourlivesbefilledwithadoubleportionofElijahsspiritandknowthatweareGodsandwelivetobring otherstoGod.Mayyoursummerbeblessed. PastorEmily
Pastor Emily

You can play an important role in encouraging, preparing and supporting a Rosebud VIM Team member in their mission experience. PRAYER PARTNERS will share their time in the mission experience by meeting before and after the mission trip, and by being in contact and prayer for the duration. Rosebud Mission Trip is August 4-10. Please contact the ofce or Janet Heyka (527-0229) to be signed up to become a Prayer Partner with one of our VIM Team members. Those going on the Mission Trip include: Pastor Emily, Phil Meckley, Sean Meckley, Virginia Smith, Carolyn Rauch, Linda Young, Brian Young, Mikel Hadachek, Matthew 18:20 For where two or three have Gary Hadachek, Erica Hadachek, Tom Williams, Molly gathered together in My name, Williams, Terry Skinner and Sherry Skinner. Please keep our First UMC Mission Team in your constant prayers. I am there in their midst. JanetHeyka,MissionTeamLeader
AtraditionalNativeAmericanmeal includingbuffaloburgers,pintobeans, corn,andwojapi (berry pudding)for dessert will be served on Sunday, June 30th, after Worship, by the Mission Team going to Rosebud, South Dakota.Freewill donations willgotowards theirtrip.Followingthe meal andcleanup,there willbea shortVIM meetingbeforestartingESSmissionprojects. WereveryproudofourRosebudVIMTeamblessingsonthem!

On Friday evening, July 19th, our church will have the opportunity to extend the hand of friendship and show that we are a welcoming congregation by providing a safe haven to the Mission Team from Christ the King Lutheran church of Hutchinson, MN. Every summer, a group of their youth go to another part of the country to do mission work. Last year, they went to Brooklyn NY...this year, they are headed to Arizona to work on a Navajo Reservation. There will be 50 members on their team and they will be stopping in Belleville and staying at FUMC for a nights rest. Steve Olcott, Team Leader, has expressed their appreciation to us for sharing our space with their group. Our local Mission Team will be hosting their stay.

Our Church over the past several years has made the commitment of paying 100% of our Conference Apportionments. Last year, the Conference reported that ALL Methodist Churches in Republic County and Cloud County met their Apportionments 100%. We are on track to pay 100% of our 2013 apportionments! It will take all of us to achieve this commitment for 2013 as the last six months of the year fly by. Jay Kallman, FUMC Treasurer I am grateful that Jay, as our Treasurer, keeps the Conference Apportionments in front of us. He pays them throughout the year so we do not end up with amounts that are impossible to work with at the end of the year. Yet, it is the good and faithful stewardship of our entire faith community that keeps us faithful to our local ministry, but also faithful to our Annual Conference. As your Pastor, I am grateful for your responsibility and dedication to do the job of ministry in so many ways. Emily Meckley Page 2

Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee met on April 22nd, 2013, with all members present including Emma Berggren, Kelli Childs, Sid Scofield, Waylon Sheetz, Jewelda Scofield, Susan Childsand PastorEmily. We continued toworkonthejobdescriptions forVirginia, Marty and Linda.MartyandLindasjobdescriptionswereinplace,butseveraljobs(thatsheisalreadydoing) were added to Martys. Pastor Emily visited withus about her job descriptionaccordingto the ChurchConferenceandtheDiscipline.SusanandPastorEmilywillbeworkingtogethertofinalize herjobdescription. Susanreported thatthe LeadershipTeam isworkingonjobdescriptionsfor theTreasurerand FinancialSecretaryofourchurch. Staffjobdescriptionswillbekeptonfilein thechurchoffice. Ourlearningtimeincluded theintroductiontothevideoClergyHealthOurMinistryTogether. We will be discussing ways that we can support both our pastor and staff to encourage and enhancetheirhealthinministrytoourchurch.Wewillbeplanningsomecelebrationsofthose whoworkforourchurchonaweeklybasisatourJulymeeting.SusanChilds,S/PPRCChairwoman

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On Sunday, July 21st, the Food Stand will be dedicated at 10:30 am during a special Worship Service tobeheldatthe new FoodStandat the fairgrounds.Comecheckoutournewfacilityand seewhatitsallabout!

CarolMonsantohasbeenbusyworking onthepielistsforfairweek.To volunteer,signupatthechurch, callherat5275703,oremailher athmonsanto@nckcn.com.

The Fellowship Ministry Team is sponsoring a mealtime together following theservice to give everyone anopportunitytolook the stand over andseehowitsgoingtowork.PleasebringaPot Luck dish to share, your owntable service, and lawn chair. Drinks will be provided. Come chill and relax for awhile cause the next time youre inthestanditsgonnagetcrazybusy!

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JULY UMW GATHERING

Thursday, July 18 8:00 am Clean the Food Stand at the Fair Grounds! Hostesses: At-Large Members
(Notice date change due to the Pot Luck at new stand on the 21st)

SUSANNAH CIRCLE RUTH & NAOMI CIRCLES Tuesday, July 2 No Meetings in July! 6:00 pm Hostess & Lesson: Doris Kriks
July 23rd thru July 26th at Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina. The theme is . . . Learning Together for the Transformation of the World. These four days will be a time of learning as well as a time of fellowship as women study and glorify God together. (Formerly School of Christian Missions)

Susannah Circle cleans both kitchens, sharpens pencils in the Sanctuary and visits Care Homes. July lessons for U.M.W. tells how God calls deaconesses and home missioners to serve in full time, vocational ministries of love and service as they explore ways to support these servants of Christ. 1 Samuel 16:7 KIV - For the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. Carolyn Rauch, President of our local unit

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all those that supported Drew and our entire family during his long battle with cancer and at his passing. We are unable to thank all those who offered prayers and sent cards directly and cannot express how much your generosity, kind words and caring thoughts mean to our family. Thanks again!!! And keep in touch. Love ya, Ross & Jill Wurdeman
Dear Loan & Scholarship Committee, Thank you so much for the scholarship. I am excited to begin my freshman year at K-State. I plan a dual major in microbiology and political science. The support of the church family truly means a lot; its nice to know I have a church I can always come home to. God bless you all, Lexia Aurand Dear generous donors & FUMC family, Thank you for supporting me through the years, and helping to raise me into the woman I have become. Also, I thank you for the kind thoughts, words, and scholarship to chase my dreams academically. I will always remember my religious family, especially as I face challenges on my own. Sincerely, Kristen Swiercinsky The Church Family, Thank you so much for thinking of me on graduation. I gratefully appreciate all the love and support you have given me over the years. Words can not describe how thankful I am to have grown up in such a blessed church. Thank you all, Gary Hadachek

to Dusty & Shayna Sowards on the birth of their 3rd son, He was born on June 11th at 5:17 am weighing 9 lbs. and is 21 in. He is the little brother of Kenton & Isaac and the grandson of Lynn & Kim VanNortwick. and... to Ben & Sarah Noble on the birth of their son, He was born on June 23rd at 6:15 pm weighing 5 lbs. 14 oz. and is 20 in. He is the grandson of Harold & Carol Monsanto.

Gabriel Logan

Isaac Joseph

will be baptized on Sunday, July 7th during Worship Services. He is the son of Allen & Amanda Keilers and little brother to Shaun & Lily.
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MASON ASHER

Monday, July 1 10:30 am - Staff Meeting, Parlor Tuesday, July 2 10:00 am - BHC Bible Study 6:00 pm - Susannah Circle Wednesday, July 3 10:30 am - LTC Bible Study Thursday, July 4 Independence Day Office & Food Bank closed! Saturday, July 6 VBS Work Day & Orientation Come & go to help as you are able! Sunday, July 7 9:30 am - Sunday School 10:45 am - Worship - Communion, Elijah Series, Baptism of Mason Asher Keilers July 8 thru 12 9:00 am to Noon - VBS Week

Sunday, July 21 9:30 am - Sunday School 10:30 am - Worship at the Food Stand Dedication by the Building Committee Following Worship - Pot Luck Dinner Monday, July 22 10:30 am - Staff Meeting, Parlor July 23 - July 26 UMW Mission U, Salina Wednesday, July 24 6:30 am - Commodities, 4-H Building Sunday, July 28 9:30 am - Sunday School 9:45 am - Praise Team Practice 10:45 am - Worship 7:00 pm - Singspiration, Baptist Church
7:00 pm - YATT, Sanctuary

July 25 - Frances Esslinger, Phyllis Sherwood, Bernie & Betty Mohr, Hayley Piroutek July 26 - Sydney Lewellyn July 27 - Deb Krotz July 28 - Bernie Mohr July 29 - Tina Holton-Rice July 30 - Carol Monsanto, Jay & Lynell Kallman July 31 - Kaye Ray, Sean Meckley

July 29 thru August 3 Food Stand at the Fair Grounds

July 1 - Ila Marie VanNortwick, Elaine Sedlacek, Shannon White July 2 - Drew Skocny, Alison Melton July 3 - LaJean Sedlacek Wednesday, July 10 July 5 - Stacia Piroutek, Sue Boman 7:30 pm - SPPRC, Overflow July 7 - Virginia Molzahn, Katherine Wilber Thursday, July 11 July 8 - Nathan Rice, Courtney Kasl 9:30 am - Church Chat at CPSL July 9 - Joan Molzahn, 6:00 pm - Leadership Team, Overflow Barry McCartney July 10 - Mark VanNortwick Sunday, July 14 July 13 - Jerry & Kathleen Stump 9:30 am - Sunday School July 15 - Jillian Couture, 10:45 am - VBS Sharing Program Gary & Sue Boman, After Program - Spaghetti Dinner Matthew Walker 7:00 pm - YATT, Sanctuary July 17 - Lynell Kallman July 18 - Doris Kriks, Monday, July 15 Christine Cooper 10:30 am - Staff Meeting, Parlor July 19 - Amanda Keilers July 20 - Terry Skinner Wednesday, July 17 July 22 - Abby Wurdeman, Newsletter Deadline! Steve Breeden, 5:30 pm - Rep. Co Ministerial Assoc., Bob & Joan Molzahn, Fellowship Hall Stephen & Laura Hobson July 23 - Pastor Emily Meckley, Thursday, July 18 Don Wilber, Kerry Johnson, 8:00 am - Clean the Food Stand Seth Hiatt July 24 - Bob & Susie Arbuthnot, Friday, July 19 Levi White, Sherry Skinner, 8:00 pm - Mission Team from Janis Houdek, Edith Odell, Hutchinson, MN overnight at FUMC Jerry & Shirley Richecky Monday, July 8 10:30 am - Staff Meeting, Parlor 3:00 pm - Hospice, Overflow

Everyone is invited to join us for lunch at noon following the VBS program. Spaghetti, bread, salads, drinks and dessert will be provided for you by Ruth Circle. Just bring yourself & come enjoy!

Marty will be out of town July 1st, 2nd & 3rd on Vacation. Joan Molzahn will assist in the office taking phone calls and messages from 9:00 to 11:30 am. A BIG THANKS to her for her very dependable help. Pastor Emily will be away from July 17th thru the 29th taking vacation days.

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2013 M STREET BELLEVILLE, KS 66935

Our Mission is to prayerfully: SEEK God GROW in faith LOVE and SERVE others For the transformation of lives!

PASTOR Emily Meckley PRAISE TEAM Pam Scofield, Director Sid Scofield John Surber Stacia Piroutek Waylon Sheetz Kevin Johnson Kelby Johnson Molly Williams Susan Childs Molly Hug Jillian Couture (flute) Sean Meckley (violin) ACCOMPANISTS 7/7 - Marge Waring 7/14 - VBS 7/21 - Tana Trost 7/28 - Pam Scofield

COMMUNION STEWARDS 7/7 - Lynn & Kim VanNortwick, Marvin & Janis Houdek GREETERS 7/7 - Marvin & Janis Houdek 7/14 - Emma Berggren, Grace Keller 7/21 - Audrey Elyea, Waylon Sheetz 7/28 - Steve & Jewelda Scofield CAF DEL SOUL HOSTESSES 7/7 - Lori Scofield 7/14 - Deanna White Refreshments - Lynell Kallman 7/21 - Tandy Rundus 7/28 - Jewelda Scofield AV TECHNICIANS Kurt Childs Mikel Hadachek Rich Schintler Annette Bredthauer Bob Arbuthnot

&

ORIENTATION
Come and stay... Come and go... Every minute you give to help throughout the day will be truly appreciated!

USHERS Tom Williams MULTI-MEDIA Brian Young Terry & Sherry Skinner Pam Scofield Kelli Childs Janet Heyka BUS DRIVER Chris Rice

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