July 12, 2016 SPIRE - Kearney First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church
SPIRE
We are a Stephen Ministry Congregation
Vol. 25, No.10
4500 Linden Drive, Kearney, Nebraska
Phone (308) 237-3158
July 12, 2016
WELCOME RECEPTION FOR OUR NEW PASTORS!
Please plan to attend a welcome reception for
Rev. Alan & Joy Davis and Pastor Melody Adams on
Sunday, July 17th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
The next issue will be mailed on Tuesday, August 2nd .
Information for that issue should be in the church office by
Wednesday, July 27th . The Editor reserves the right to edit for content and space.
Lori O’Brien, Editor
On Sunday, July 24th, from 7:30-9:00 p.m.,
please join your church family for a
FREE Pool Party at Centennial Pool!
Congratulations to:
Jordon Potthoff & Lindsay
Klassen, who were married at First
UMC on June 25, 2016.
Rev.
Gary Main officiated.
Darianne Ochsner and Jeffrey Sisson, who were
married at First UMC on July 9, 2016. Rev. Mike
Evans officiated.
Congratulations to:
Don & Pat Erickson on the
birth of their grandson, Kell
Anders Myers, born June 12,
2016 to Monica Erickson &
Alex Myers of Omaha.
Andy & Lori Romatzke on the birth of their son,
Samuel William Romatzke, born June 22, 2016.
He joins big brother, Benjamin, at home.
We extend our sympathy to:
Mike & LeeAnn Schafer
on the death of Mike’s
brother, Paul Schafer of
Doniphan, who died June
19, 2016.
Craig & Kammy Ostermeyer & family on the death
of Craig’s father, Larry Ostermeyer of Shelton,
who died June 26, 2016.
Steve & Kathy Walters and family on the death of
Kathy’s mother, Eleanor Morrison, who died June
27, 2016.
Pastor Melody Adams officiated at
funeral services on June 30, 2016.
Rod Sindt on the death of his wife, Sandra Sindt,
who died June 29, 2016. Memorial services will be
held on Friday, August 5th at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s
UMC in Lincoln.
Friends & family on the death of Marian Brown,
who died July 3, 2016. Rev. Alan Davis officiated
at funeral services on July 8, 2016.
Don & Ardith Butler and family on the death of
their daughter-in-law, Christine Butler of Loomis,
who died July 5, 2016.
Ryan, Annette, Caleb, Tanner & Trevor on the
death of Annette’s brother, Daniel Cradick, Jr. of
Lincoln, who died July 5, 2016.
First United Methodist Church,
Thank you for the gifts, love, and
support you have shown our
family, especially our soon to be
little one, Elliot Main. We
appreciate everything you have
done for us over the years and are thankful that
such a wonderful church has thought of our little
family and the celebration of new life. We are truly
grateful for everything the church and the members
have done for us. Thank you,
Barrett and Danielle Main
Thank you so much for the prayer shawl. It has
been with me since the moment you brought it to
me! Its means so much and I truly believe that God
hears our prayers.
Sincerely, Deanne
Thank you so much for the graduation gift. I will
put it to good use at UNL after I return from my
Nebraska National Guard training this summer. I
left for basic training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma on
May 25th. Thank you for sharing my graduation
with me and my family. Parker James
Thank you for the pastoral visits and the altar
flowers.
Eugenia Hall
Thank you to the many wonderful ladies of the
church who came to visit me while I was in the
hospital, and for the lovely carnation and daisy
flowers that were brought to me. I am so lucky to
be a part of this church.
Doris Baker
Dear First UMC Staff,
Thank you for allowing Families Inc. to use the
church for our grandparents tea. It was a nice
event and the Friendship room was the perfect
place for it. As a member of different groups who
use our church facilities (MOPS, Downs Syndrome
support group, Families Inc), I also want to mention
how grateful I am that our church is so generous
with their facility. I feel it really shows the light of
Christ serving the community and the servant heart
of our church is one thing that makes me proud to
be a member. Others notice as well. At a recent
meeting for a community groups, other commented
about the generosity of our church.
A college
student who cares for our kids expressed interest in
trying out our church (she’s never been to church
before) because she was so impressed with First
UMC”s community focus. Thanks for everything!
Christina Nelms
June 25 & 26, 2016
Saturday night worship service
Sunday 8:15 service
Sunday 9:30 service
Sunday 11:00 service
Nursery (3 services)
TOTAL
July 2 & 3, 2016
Saturday night worship service
Sunday 8:15 service
Sunday 9:30 service
Sunday 11:00 service
Nursery (3 services)
TOTAL
July 9 & 10, 2016
Saturday night worship service
Sunday 8:15 service
Sunday 9:30 service
Sunday 11:00 service
United Worship
Nursery (3 services)
TOTAL
10
95
173
116
13
407
20
111
212
140
10
493
14
136
231
157
21
10
569
A new worship service, United Worship, will be
held at 11:07 a.m. on the lower level. This
contemporary service targets 18-30 something year
olds, but is open to all ages. We are excited about
this new worship opportunity!
CARD SHOWER REQUESTED
Mike and Angie Lierman have requested a card
shower for Mike’s father, Elroy Lierman, who will
be 80 years old on July 16th . His address is 1102
Ave H, Kearney, NE 68847.
SPONSORS NEEDED FOR
RADIO BROADCASTS
The 11:00 worship service is
broadcast
every
Sunday
morning at 11:00 a.m. on
KGFW Radio 1340 AM.
Generous members of this church sponsor this
broadcast each week. Cost is $199.00 per Sunday.
Dates available in 2016 are: October 16,
November 20, and December 18.
Please call
Ann at the church office, 237-3158, or Sharron
Altmaier at 234-2163 to schedule your date.
Summer Musicians Needed!
If you have a musical talent, and would like to
provide music for the Saturday night service, or the
8:15 or 11:00 Sunday morning services, please call
the church office at 237-3158.
Thank you to everyone who
helped with the evening
session of Vacation Bible
School.
Note: This corner has been designated the
AMEN corner for “an audible alert that
something special was (is) being done.”
*In Memory of Rev. Maurice Holt
1907-1997
Dates for 2017 are also now available!
WHAT’S NEW @ THE
CHURCH LIBRARY
Stop in the library this
month to see all of the
new
books
being
added. Need something
longer than a month? Let
us know and we will
accommodate you.
Several
new chapter
books for children are being added as well - keep
them reading during the summer months.
Your Name
Here
EAST LAWN #342 INFORMATION CORNER
We are encouraging everyone to wear their name
tags so that our new ministers may learn your
names. If you don’t have a name tag and would
like one, please complete the order form below.
You have a choice of magnetic or pin back. All
new members receive a name tag…check the
board by the front door!
Please complete the form and include cash or check
(made payable to First UMC) with this order form.
Check your preference:
Magnet back $5.00
Pin Back $5.00
Print your name: (As you wish it to be on your
name tag)
June was a busy month at the Food Pantry with 262
families being served and 815 individuals being in
the families. The quarter total for April, May and
June showed 809 families coming to the pantry and
2381 individuals being in the family count. With
these numbers, it is understandable that the postal
food drive food collection that was allotted has
already been used to meet the family needs.
If you have extra garden produce, that is always a
welcome treat for the pantry. The garden at the
pantry has produced some fresh green beans, the
peppers are setting on, and the cucumbers are
blooming.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VAN LOAN
First United Methodist Church Transportation
Committee purchased a 2015 Ford Shuttle with a
wheelchair lift. This van is the main shuttle for
Sunday morning pickup. We are now able to
transport two wheelchairs.
If you are in a
wheelchair and don’t have transportation to church,
please call the church office to be put on the list.
The Church took a $55,000 loan from a generous
church member, and we owe them around $44,000.
If you wish to give towards the van to repay the
loan, please mark your check memo line VAN
PURCHASE.
Helpers at the pantry for June were: Jim and Sue
Grove, Dick and Phyllis Fusby, Kathy Emken,
Floyd Butterfield, Kay Keifer, Esther AuchMoedy,
Gaye McShea, Alice Krewson DeClute, Kathy
Gosch, Marcia Pierson, Carol Dawes, Willie Weber,
Glen Powell, Mikayla Bennett, Erynn Dahlke,
Donna Roeder, Colleen Hopkins, Rod Murrish,
Gordon Muller. Thank you for being part of the
outreach of our church.
If you would like to volunteer for the East Lawn
Mission, please call Colleen Jacobson at 627-4472
Remember that you can come and watch to see
what is happening so you can feel more comfortable
in working. Those of you who can work the summer
but not the winter hours, please feel free to join in
this wonderful service to the community.
Del Hemsath, reporter
CHURCH FACEBOOK PAGES
Did you know that there are four Facebook pages
where you can find information? The Church page
is entitled First United Methodist Church of
Kearney, Nebraska and has these images.
GIFT CARDS
First UMC Gift
Card Committee is
pleased to
announce we have
cards on hand
again.
The project we are
currently supporting is the purchase of bass chimes
for the Acclamation Bell Choir.
The Kearney First UMC Childrens Ministry page
has information for children up through Fifth Grade.
Kearney First UMC Faith
Formation page has
information for Sixth,
Seventh and Eighth Grade
Youth.
Soul’d Out Kearney is the
page for High School Youth
Get
connected
with us
through
Facebook!
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
Do you know that heart disease or other health
conditions such has kidney disease can cause a high
blood pressure? Do you know YOUR blood
pressure? Nurses are available between Sunday
morning worship services on the third Sunday of
each month to take your blood pressure. Plan to sit
a short time for the most accurate reading and learn
what your blood pressure might be.
Are you receiving our weekly electronic church
newsletter, the PULSE? If not please provide Lori
O’Brien
with
your
e-mail
address
(lorio@kearneyfirstumc.org). The PULSE is
intended to highlight and review topics, not just
provide
announcements. Stay connected to your
church, subscribe today!
Happy Anniversary to these
First Church Members and Friends
August 1st—
Tracy & Susan Broeker
Keith & Julia Stafford
Robb & Jennifer Goff
Jeff & Emily Tremel
Greg & Lyndsey Howe
August 2nd—
Marc & Bert Loescher
Kirk & Kelly Melson
Anthony & Jessica Rich
August 3rd—
Larry & Roberta Nansel
Scott & Kathy Maline
Phyllis Markussen &
Brito Mutunayagam
August 4th—
Craig & Chris Wegner
Aubrey & Nicholas Cruise
Jeremy & Angela Armagost
Anthony & Suzanne Davis
Austin & Jenny Nuxoll
August 5th—
Jerry & Phyllis Schwarz
August 6th—
Dick & Lois Kinnan
Tony & Heather Murray
Jon & Amy Townsend
Jay & Heather Dunning
Tyler & Jessica Pratt
August 7th—
Glen & Luzy Powell
Ron Harris & Karla Sheffy
Rich & Brandy Brodersen
Christopher & Erin Reed
Dustin & Lindsey Favinger
th
August 8 —
Russ & Erma Jackson
Darold & Bronte Nielsen
Dave & Kris Noetzelman
Troy & Barb Wayman
August 8th continued—
Nathan & Jana Piper
Bryan & Jenna Fast
Michael & Angela Lierman
August 9th—
Dale & Annabell Zikmund
Jerry & Lori King
Mike & Ruth Gearhart
Russ & Sandy Smith
August 10th—
Mike & Tiffani Young
Curtis & Evie Gulachi-Johnson
Mike & Julie Jorgensen
Jeff & Kristin Johnson
Kane & Danielle Ramsey
August 12th—
Norv & Donna Pearce
Kerry & Ramey Ristine
August 13th—
Richard & Marilyn Jussel
Bill & Jennifer Sinnard
August 14th—
Oren & Elinor Hardin
Ralph & Pam Hanson
Bill & Kay Keifer-Lindsay
Scott & Shannon Bruha
Ben & Kiley Bertrand
Rick & Chris Johnson
Steve & Kelsey Beckman
August 15th—
Gary & Jana Kegley
Del & Alice Hemsath
Carsten & Katie Mlady
Quincy & Darcy Week
August 16th—
Rich & Phyllis Fusby
Bob & Kathy Kearney
Charles & Glenda Frasier
Annette & Ryan Kirchhoff
Michael & Wendy Evans
August 17th—
Fred & Nancy George
Alex & Samantha Hermann
August 18th—
Dick & Barbara Beechner
Greg & Becky Wallwey
Lance & Kristen Smith
David & Kim Grimes
Terry & Darla Sautter
August 19th—
Doug & Wendy Barnett
Michael & Tera Bruce
Dan & Megan Goeke
August 20th—
Phil & Sharon Hammar
Fred & Sandy Unick
Bill & Angela Orr
August 21st—
Mike & Holly Gilbreath
Tim & Christina Nelms
Jarrett & Gwen Buresh
Jeremy & Alicia Sheldon
August 23rd—
Glenn & Donna Kegley
Chad & Shayla Biltoft
August 24th—
Gary & Sharon Mason
August 26th—
Mike & Gaye McShea
August 27th—
Bob & Jan Haller
Josh & Sara Beistline
August 28th—
Scott & Nikki Gausman
Andrew & Kristina Spracklin
August 30th—
Jim & Kathy Ganz
August 31st—Rod & Bonnie
Fulmer
Everyone is invited to
“Cruise into First UMC”
Display your classic car at
Church on Sunday, July 17th
anytime between 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Join us for Worship
while your car is on display
Fellowship and refreshments
throughout the morning!
Feel Free to Display Your Patriotism !!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Wednesday Evening
Will Resume
August 31st
HANDS OF FAITH
PUPPET GROUP
LITTLE SEEDS
OF FAITH
Practice (2nd-5th grade)
5:15-5:45pm
KINGDOM KIDS
Preschool ages 4 & 5
(6:45-7:15)
Elementary ages K-3rd grade
Meet in the sanctuary at
6:30 p.m. and then go to
games/lesson time until
8:00pm.
GRAPPLE
4th & 5Th grade
Meet in the sanctuary at
6:30 p.m. and then go to their
classrooms until about 8:00pm.
During
the
summer
months, children meet in
the following classes at
11:00 only for Son-Shine
Sunday School:
2 YRS-1ST GRADE
Preschool room
2ND-5TH GRADE
th
4 and 5th grade room
We are in need of
teachers during the
summer months while
the regular teachers
take a break. Please
consider filling in one
Sunday. There is a
sign-up
sheet
in
Narthex or contact
Diann Martin.
Little Seeds is a great
“Mom’s morning out” on
Wednesday
mornings
from 9:00-11:00am. Ages
6 months-6 years are
welcome to come join in
this fun group to learn
about God’s love for them.
$3 per child or $6 per
family.
Pool Party
Sunday, July 24th
7:30- 9:00 at
Centennial Pool
Bring your friends
and family!!
Contact Diann Martin at diannm@kearneyfirstumc.org or 237-3158 with any questions