Andrew Caleb Lexis Aguilar Griger Jones Kaity David Dalton Elder

MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
105 EAST E STREET
MCCOOK NE 69001
308-345-2445
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Permit No. 34
a newsletter of
McCook NE
Memorial United Methodist Church
office@mccookumc.org
105 East E Street McCook, NE 69001
308-345-2445
May 2015
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McCook Community Garden
Planting has started at the garden this season.
Doug Hauxwell worked the ground and planted
potatoes. He planned on planting sweet corn the
week of 4/19/2015. Several groups have again expressed interest in helping but we still have a need for
many more.
Plans this year and to increase the size of the garden and add different vegetables, so if you would
like something please let us know. We are in the process of adding more raised beds and hope to add
additional areas covered with ground cover for more squash, cantaloupe, pumpkins, and watermelon.
Congratulations to our graduates from McCook High School!
Andrew
Aguilar
Caleb
Griger
Lexis
Jones
Kaity
Elder
David
Jaramillo
Dalton
Koetter
Jacob
Fritsche
Jerimeiah
Jaramillo
Andrew
Messersmith
Dalton
Goodenberger
Jessica
Premer
The McCook Community Garden has teamed up with Schwan’s Care for a fundraiser.
McCook Community Garden will receive 20% on all product sales with Schwan’s and 40% on all gift cards
purchased under our Campaign ID: 20274 starting May 1st, 2015 and will run for 45 days.
It’s easy! You have 3 ways to purchase under our ID: 20274 and it will be delivered to your door.
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Online https://www.schwans-cares.com/c/20274
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Call 1-855-870-7208 and place your order giving them our ID: 20274
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If you receive home delivery now just give the ID: 20274 to your delivery man
We have set a goal of $10,000 dollars so please spread the word.
Thank you and if you have any questions please call:
Dave Winder
308-340-8733
Young Christian Couples Group
Thank you to those that have joined us for breakfast in January and again
in April! We have enjoyed serving the congregation and look forward to
having more join us in the future! Some questions have come up during
the breakfasts: What is YCCG?: We are the Young Christians Couples
Group. A nondenominational group that Memorial United Methodist Church
sponsors. We average 4-6 couples each month at our gatherings and kids
ranging from 7 years down to 1. The gatherings range from couples night
out at different restaurants, family nights in at each other’s homes and our first time meeting
was held at the church. It has been great to get our families together and know we are
surrounded by other Christians that our children will grow up with. If you are interested in
becoming a part of the group contact the church office or find us on Facebook! What are the
breakfasts for?: FELLOWSHIP!!! Our purpose from the beginning is to offer a time for the
different services to fellowship together. Come early or stay late! Just come and surround
yourself around others and enjoy some food! Our next breakfast will be Sunday, July 12, and
we plan to serve breakfast burritos! So mark your calendars now because you won’t want to
miss out! We hope to see everyone there!
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Congratulations to the 2015 Confirmation Class!
Madison Boardman
Caden Bortner
Seth Dugger
Alec Bunger
Joel Gray
Macy Hill
Delaney Jumps
Sarah Dixon
Riley Hansen
Alex Wolvin
Nick Wolvin
The month of May is full of possibilities for celebration and also for change.
The last day of school brings a change to the daily routines of the school
year, and we settle in to a new routine for summer. Graduation brings
change to the families with graduates—looking forward with new possibilities—looking backward
wondering where the time went. We celebrate Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. For some, there are
birthdays and anniversaries to celebrate as well. We have much to celebrate as children of God. Every
day that we open our eyes in this world we are given another opportunity to serve the One who has
SUNDAY
8:15/10:30 am Worship
9:15 am Coffee
6:00 pm Significant Light, S
TUESDAY
9:30 am Prayer Class, Adult SS Rm
WEDNESDAY
6:15 pm WORD (9-10th), YC
7:30 pm Chancel Choir, S
7:30 pm WORD (11-12th)
8:00 pm Master Ringers, S
THURSDAY
5:30 pm Community Supper, FH
May 2015
SUN
MON
TUE
3
Baccalaureate
Significant Light Praise
Band will provide music
for Senior Sunday at the
8:15 service on May 10th.
We say “Congratulations”
to our two Senior band
members: Jessica Premer,
who has been in the band
since 6th grade, sharing
her vocal talent, and Caleb
Griger, who has been in
the band since 11th grade,
playing guitar and percussion. Jessica and Caleb
are very talented musicians and we appreciate
the dedication they have
given to the band and our
congregation!
Graduation
Day
2
6:00 PM
Singles
7:00 pm
Little
Blessings
Graduation–
S & FH
6
7
8
9
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
UMW Exec. FR Wings of Hope
FH
1:30 PM
UMW Gen. FH
11
12
6:00 PM
Care Team-L
13
10:00 AM Willow
2:30 PM Hillcrest
14
Last Day of
Pre-School
Service
7:00 PM
10 Mother’s
Day
SAT
5
16
Armed Forces
Day
15
6:00 PM
Singles
6:30 PM Mother/
Daughter Supper
17
18
Last Day of
Sunday School
19
24/31
26
27
2:30 PM
1:30 PM
UMW Bingo @ Sarah Circle
Hillcrest
25 Memorial
Day
Office Closed
6:30 PM
NOW
20
21
22
23
28
1:30 PM
Esther Circle
29
30
newsletter/calendar info online at mccookumc.org
Psalms 100:2 - Serve
the Lord with gladness:
come before his presence
with singing.
Welcome our new Custodian!
In the midst of our celebrating and remembering, may we remember those who are less fortunate than
We are so pleased to have Peggy Davis join our
we are. As we celebrate the achievements of those we love, and all that we have, let us be mindful
church staff. Peggy and her husband, Justin,
that there are many in our community who have very little. Let us remember the words of Jesus who
recently joined our church, and bring with them their
said “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you
kids, Jasen (16), Drue (9), Alexis (7) , and Weston (6
did it to me.” (Matthew 25:40)
months). She is excited to be able to work for the
church and thankful that she will still have the time
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given us all that we have. Each day presents itself with many chances for us to grow more fully into
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Significant Light
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the likeness of Christ—a life full of love and compassion for those who are on the outside looking in.
WED
Welcome our new Office Manager!
Please welcome Jonathan Berry as our new Office
Manager here at Memorial United Methodist Church.
The Berry family moved here from Tennessee last
fall when his wife (Rachel) was hired on at Community Hospital. They have two children named Madison (7) and Benson (5). The Berry’s are very excited
about being a part of the McCook community and
serving the church.
“I would like to thank the church members for the
opportunity to be their new Office Manager. I know I
will honorably serve the church and the community
to fulfill God’s will.” - Jonathan Berry
for family.
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CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
May Birthdays:
Don Ahlers
Kristie Baker
Harold Bennett
Helen Berndt
Tom Bredvick
Norma Brooks
Corky Burton
Lori Carfield
Royce Clapp
Trish Clapp
Adam Clausen
Phyllis Coolidge
Peg Dueland
Ken Dugger
Bill Elliott
Brian Fahrenbruch
McKenzie Farr
Charles Fritsche
Julie Gillespie
Alexis Goodenburger
Pam Hanson
Myrna Harper
Dillon Harpham
Pam Hanson
Myrna Harper
Dillon Harpham
Virginia Hein
Isaac Hinze
Millie Housley
Gary Janousek
Kaden Jernigan
Abbie Johnson
Dorothy Johnson
Kip Johnson
Kathy Kinkade
Rick Klug
Cody Korus
Adam Kruger
Logan Loker
Karen Lyne
Diane Lyons
Jack Lytle
Michele Malleck
Karen Matson
Mildred McMains
Darrel Messersmith
Donna Messinger
Eunice Messinger
Tony Modrell
Roger Moreau
Rose Nelms
Carol Nicholson
Arden Norman
Ryan Peters
Mason Pohl
Gwen Prell
Jennifer Psota
Allison Reece
Dave Ruppert
Ryan Saalfeld
Merv Schliefert
Ethyl Siegfried
Andy Smith
Darlene Stansbury
John Stansbury
Sean Stephenson
Abby Stewart
Aaron Thompson
Dusty Tirrill
Chuck Trail
Irene Traphagan
Tanner Unger
Darryl Volquardsen
Susan Vrbas-Morequ
Kate Wawrzynkiewicz
Dale Wilcox
Reid Wilcox
Korbin Williams
May Anniversaries:
Willis & Lucille Jones
Ken & Janice Waddell
Bob & Vonnie Tiller
Jim & Julie Cox
Otto & Vicky Weigel
Robert & Sharon Harvey
Dale & Mary Dueland
Summer is coming fast and soon you will be thinking about
vacations and special activities you can do with the
children. How about putting our church library on your list
of places to visit. Check out some great books for everyone in the family! Take them with you on
vacation or just at home to read on those summer evenings. We have something for everyone!
CHRYSALIS FLIGHT #55 Are you 15 -18 years old? Well, then you should consider a 3-day retreat with
Jesus! The date is May 28-31 at the United Methodist Church in Gothenberg, NE. The price is only $60 per
person. If you would like more information please contact Patty Keene at 308-227-1506.
WALK TO EMMAUS #127 Another Walk to Emmaus will be held on July 23- 26 (for men) and July 30Aug 2 (for women). Location would be Camp Norwesca in Chadron, NE The price is $170 per person. If you
would like more information please call Ann Trail at 308 345 5181.
Ron & Jean Perkins
Mother / Daughter Salad Supper
Dan & Jayce Dueland
When: May 13th @ 6:30PM (Wednesday)  Where: Fellowship Hall
Bill & Barb Hoyt
ALL LADIES INVITED
Randy & Myrna Harper
Earl & Eveyln Baumann
Bring your table service & a salad to share. Ladies please join us and
share a fun evening with wonderful food and entertainment.
If you do not have a daughter to invite, invite a friend!
Todd & Shariel Thieszen
Shawn & Michele Malleck
Adam & Kari Clausen
Craig & Lori Jumps
Doug & Shary Skiles
Todd & Dawn Foster
Bruce & Deb Wilcox
Russ & Bev Schlager
Chris & Annette Wagner
Youth Group Gives Back
Representatives from the United Youth Methodist Fellowship presented checks to the Community
Pantry and Feed His Flock Community Supper on
April 12th, 2015. The funds were raised through the
youth’s Super Bowl of Caring Sunday in February.
Bryan & Traci Loker
From left: Caleb Griger, Sandra Gray, Marilyn Anderson, Tyler Gray, Marilyn Brandt, Mary Jo Overton, Lanie Overton, Corinne Bortner
Steve & Brenda Morell
You are cordially invited to attend a reception honoring:
Garrett & Laura Nokes
Brenda McGuire, Worthy Grand Matron
Randy & Peg Andrews
Delbert Rogers, Worthy Grand Patron
Pantry collection
item for May
Dry Beans
And the 2015 Grand Officers of Nebraska Grand Chapter
When: Saturday, May 30, 2015
Masonic Temple
FEED HIS FLOCK - COMMUNITY SUPPER
2:00—4:00 p.m.
What!!!! It's May??? God keeps winking at us and says we need to keep Community
Supper in the News!!!! Yes we’re here to serve the community and surrounding
areas. Want to be a part of the community supper!!!! Come to fellowship hall--eat at 5:30.
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