THE BURNING BUSH Vol. 23 February, 2015 Issue: 2 NEWSLETTER OF THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EUREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS Pastor: Rev. Stan Adams 195 Huntsville Rd Eureka Springs, AR 72632 Mission Statement: TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST. Vision Statement: Email: [email protected] www.eurekaspringsfumc.org Office # 479-253-8987 Fax # 479-253-7968 Office Hours: Monday—Friday 8:30am—12:30pm Reach out to people wherever they are and receive them as they are. Relate people to God through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Nurture and equip people for Christian discipleship, community and world. Go out to be the church in the family, neighborhood, As a reconciling congregation, we are committed to equality and full inclusion in all aspects of The United Methodist Church for all persons, regardless of race, gender, age, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality or economic status WHY SING? The Internet delivers many and varied answers: Improves your mood Strengthens the immune system Gives satisfaction and happiness with life A quick word study on variations of the word sing in the Bible reveals that there are more than 500 favorable references to singing. Fifty of them are direct commands to sing to God, including this rather emphatic one: “Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises” (Ps 47:6). Obviously, God is not only concerned that we praise him, but that we sing our praises to him. The longest book of the Bible, Psalms, is not primarily a book of history, teaching, or prophecy, but a book of poems set to music. After Israel’s deliverance from Egypt, Moses doesn’t give an eloquent speech. He sings a song. Exodus 15. Later on, David assigns Levite musicians to sing God’s praises day and night at the temple as part of temple worship (1Ch 9:33; 15:19–22). This was all part of God’s design to surround his presence with singing. In the New Testament, there are more than 20 references to music, and almost all of them have to do with singing. We see Jesus and the disciples singing after their last Passover meal together. In Acts 16 we read of Paul and Silas, bound in prison, exhausted after being stripped and beaten. Nevertheless, they are praying and singing hymns to God while the other prisoners listen. In the book of Revelation, John treats us to inconceivable pictures of the continuous singing that takes place around the throne—a song with such power, such persuasive beauty, that it is eventually taken up by all creation (Rev 5). One theologian summed it up when he said the early church was birthed in song. WWW.SoverignGraceMinistries.org CHILI SUPPER (BEST DEAL AROUND) The United Methodist Women are sponsoring our 8th annual Chili Supper on Friday, February 13, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. It will be held in our Fellowship Hall. Cost is $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for ages 4-10, and under age 3 are free. Served in addition to the chili will be homemade pie and a choice of beverages There will also be some special music. The entire proceeds from this chili supper will be used for missions. Last year monetary gifts were presented to Flint Street Food Pantry, People Helping People, ECHO, HOME (for homeless, by ECHO), Boy Scouts, Jeremiah House and OARS. Please support UMW’s efforts in helping others. This certainly represents The First United Methodist Church . A very special thank you to all persons involved in this event, in any way. Tickets can be purchased from UMW members or from Shirley Lykins, UMW Treasurer and ticket chairperson. Just because it’s “Friday the 13”, don’t let that superstition keep you home. YOU ALL COME and BRING FRIENDS! February Birthdays 1 2 3 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 21 22 24 25 27 Sara Helms Aaron Bazan Barrie Taylor Kim Westphal Marquis Jones Marlene Coiner Linda Ward Mary Muller Curtis Epley Gerry Toler Joe Luker Ryan Grassel Ross Marsh Carol Myers Sue Jones Stan Adams Abby Pieper Shazda Pederson Pete Hackley Jean Schwarz John Muller Sara Knight March Birthdays 1 4 6 7 8 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 20 23 24 25 27 31 George Kay Griggs Covington Edie Christians Diane Jones Jared Christians Holly Freehling Marge Stephenson Frank Cook Louie Knapp Keith Westphal Brett Dickens Christopher Epley Lindsay Folker David Williams Cary George Patti Marler Jennifer Holloway Laura Covington Carol Bronner Connie Featherstone Ashley Knapp William James Ward Linda Sprenger Kaitlyn Kelley FLINT STREET FOOD BANK Just a reminder that every month is our time to "feed the hungry" of our community. On the third Sunday of each month, we gather your donations and take them to the Flint Street Food Bank. They can use any non-perishable foods, but especially canned beans (any variety), soups (tomato, vegetable, chicken-noodle), oatmeal (any size and variety), and tuna fish (small cans). Your monetary donations are also always welcomed . Thank you for your continued generosity. We are now adding a request for healthy snacks that appeal to children to help combat childhood hunger in Arkansas. Patsy Brooks 479-253-8857 GRACE CIRCLE UMW The meeting of United Methodist Women on January 8 resulted in a plan for the entire year of 2015. Beginning in February, there will be only one meeting on the calendar each month where the program will alternate between Circle and UMW mission projects and planning. These monthly meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the church library. Next meeting: Tuesday, February 17 at 1:00 PM in the church library will be chaired by Sherry Kerr, and Marjorie Stephenson will give the program and devotional. Coming meetings: Ginni Miller, UMW program chairperson, will lead the program of Prayer and Self-Denial on March 17. All women of the church are invited to attend and bring friends. More information to come by announcements, newsletters, and telephone calls by Beth Short. Next Big Event sponsored by UMW: The Annual Chili Supper in Fellowship Hall on Friday, February 13. Over the past several years, these annual chili suppers have helped to raise over $7,000 for local missions. Don’t miss it! Tell your friends! The Carroll County AARP will be offering their Free Tax Aide Program again this year. This program is intended to serve low-and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those ages 60 and older. Membership in AARP is NOT required. Between 9am and 3pm. Mondays: February 2 thru April 6. At: Freeman Heights Baptist Church, 522 W. Freeman Ave. Berryville, Ar Wednesdays and Thursdays: February 4 thru April 9. At: Holiday Island Community Church 188 Stateline Drive Holiday Island, AR Scouting News: The Cubs had a very busy December. We all walked in the Eureka Springs Christmas parade. The boys had fun doing that but probably not as much fun as they had at their Christmas Party that was held in the beautiful fellowship hall at the church. The evening was full of games, good food and a Court of Honor to recognize some of the work that the boys had done. The new year is upon us and we usually focus on inside activities until the weather gets better. That usually include getting our kids PREPARED for what life may throw at them. Our January meetings include: "Readyman" for the Webelos which is kind of first aid training on a cub scout level. "Being Ready" is the activity for Bears that helps them look around the home for hazards and be prepared in case of fire or other dangers. Along that same line, the Tigers and Wolves went to the Eureka Springs Police Department to get a tour and learn how our fine men in blue protect us each and every day. February is a big month for us! We start working on the Pinewood Derby cars and get ready for our Annual Blue and Gold banquet at the end of the month. The Boy Scouts are out there too! In January the scouts went to Northark College in Harrison for a day of classes to include Public Speaking, Communications, some Citizenship classes, First Aid just to name a few. The older scouts have been putting in time getting ready for a winter campout and competition with other scouts throughout the area the middle of February. We really look forward to camping out in the middle of winter in nylon tents, and if we are lucky enough to have snow, well so much the better! We will be having a “Scout Sunday” on February 8th, and I hope you all come and meet all these great scouts and their families on this day. Michael Boardman Cubmaster Bruce Bieschke Scoutmaster Can you read this? Is this better? How about this? Isn’t this better? Since some of our church family members are visually challenged (and that includes me!) the Adult/Older Adult Ministries Team decided we had a need for larger print hymnals and Bibles in our sanctuary. So using the funds from our benefactor, we have purchased three larger print hymnals and three larger print Bibles. After ordering the hymnals we became aware that they do not have the music, only the words of each hymn. But at least we can read the words! And since the books are the same size as our regular hymnals and Bibles we don’t want them to get “lost” in the pews every week. They have been marked with a diagonal gold band on the front upper right cover. You will find them each Sunday morning on the table in the back of the sanctuary near the kitchen. Please feel free to pick one up or ask your usher to retrieve one for you. We ask that you remember to return these books to the back of the sanctuary as you exit following each service. That way they will be readily available for every service and any person wanting to use them. Please feel free to use and enjoy! Peggy Way, A/OA Chair First United Methodist Church Pastor, Rev. Stan Adams 195 Huntsville RD Eureka Springs, AR 72632 (479)253-8987 THE BURNING BUSH The people of The United Methodist Church® NIGHT INTO DAY Have you ever stepped out into the end of night, the moon slowing moving out of sight. And if you should turn around, the beginning of day can easily be found. As the sun begins to rise, the new day is no longer a surprise, sometimes the colors of the new day, is enough to take your breath away. The wonder of it makes one think, the power of God will make the moon sink. Replacing it with the dawn of a new day, that God prevails with the many wonders to stay. I would hope that each of us can view this spectacle as God provides us with another of His miracles. Night into day is certainly quite stirring, and we can again find our faith in Him forever enduring. Just step out into the end of night. What a wonderful and miraculous sight. George Kay We are appreciative of Beverly Beard’s work of substituting for Marie while Marie is on a one month leave. Thank you Bev. Financial Information Prayer Concerns Jack Hause Barrie Fedosa Lois Cook Sara Knight Joe and Melva Luker in the death of Joe’s Mother, Zula Broyles and the death of Melva’s sister. Herta Nikolai in the death of her husband, Willi Nikolai. Aaron Beckins, grandson of Dick and Carolyn Johnston Our men and women in the service as of January 25, 2015 January Goal: $ 17,309 Month YTD Goal: $ 17,309 January Contributions: $12,262 Contributions to Date $12,262 Building Fund Loan balance $ 135,091 Year to date collected $3,396 LIBRARY UPDATE February, 2015 The library committee would like to thank the Adult/Older Adult Ministries for their generous donation of eleven new books. These include : Settling In: My First Year in a Retirement Community (248.85/Mor) by Richard Morgan---52 meditations and prayers to help make decisions about continuing care retirement communities. Large print. Forty-Sixty: A Study for Midlife Adults Who Want to Make a Difference (259.3/Gen) by Richard H. Gentzler--- Identifies major issues faced as we move into midlife. Pilgrimage into the Last Third of Life: 7 Gateways to Spiritual Growth (248.85/Thi) by Jane Thibault and Richard Morgan---A spiritual guide for individual or group exploration. Talking with God in Old Age: Meditations and Psalms (242.65/Buc) by Missy Buchanan--Encouragement to maintain an open dialogue with God. Large print. Living with Purpose in a Worn-Out Body: Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults (242.65/Buc) by Missy Buchanan---Devotions based on the real concerns of the elderly. Large print. Joy Boosters: 120 Ways to Encourage Older Adults (259.3/Buc) by Missy Buchanan---A pocket guide of creative ideas . Parents & Grandparents as Spiritual Guides: Nurturing Children of the Promise (248.8/Clo) by Betty Cloyd---A practical guide to the spiritual mentoring of children. Not Alone: Encouragement for Caregivers (242.4/Noo) by Nell Noonan---Daily devotions for caregivers. No Act of Love is Ever Wasted: The Spirituality of Caring for Persons with Dementia (259.42/Thi) by Jane Thibault and Richard Morgan---A must read. Large print. Wild Things: Poems of Grief and Love, Loss and Gratitude (811.6/Bon) by Roberta Bondi--Poetry and reflections to provide comfort through grieving. Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century (259.3/Gen) by Richard Gentzler---A guide for building a ministry for older adults. Also on display will be the first novel by Effie Leland Wilder. Out to Pasture (But Not Over the Hill) (FIC/Wil) was written when she was eighty-five years young. Be prepared to laugh! Please check out these books from the bookcase in the fellowship hall, but return them to the library downstairs. Your Library Committee To our wonderful church family. Thank you for your calls, cards and prayers. Special thanks to those of you who served at the reception; Janet, Sue, Shirley and Suzanne. Loretta, your solo was moving and beautifully sung. The voices of the choir sounded like angels. Marie your organ music set the tone. Stan, as always, your words touched the hearts of all. Many thanks, Joe and Melva Luker UNITED METHODIST WOMEN REPORT OF MISSION GIVING 2014 A total of $ 1,048.82 was sent to the Northwest District for national and world missions. These offerings are sent through the Women’s Division channels in support of projects to especially aid women and children across the nation and around the world. Here is a complete breakdown: INCOME Beginning Balance Personal Pledges and Donations Call to Prayer and Self-Denial World Thank Offering Miles of Pennies Special Mission Recognition from Five Star Women Unit Offerings (for local missions) Circle Offerings (for local missions) Chili Supper Fundraiser UMW Northwest District Mission Project Donation for sponsorship of Joseph Tenywah Postage/Gifts for Joseph Tenywah $160.72* $620.00 $67.78 $170.19 $160.85 $50.00 $211.00 $246.41 $1,293.68 $30.00 $432.00 $543.00 TOTAL INCOME $3,985.63 *This balance included funds needed to reimburse for postage and gifts for Joseph Tenywah. EXPENSES Unit Pledge to District Call to Prayer and Self-Denial World Thank Offering Miles of Pennies Camp Aldersgate Special Mission Recognition Pins (1) Gift in Memory (Sent to District) ( 1 ) Gift to Mission Cards (Sent to District)(1) Program Books/Response Magazine Mileage to District meetings Mission U Scholarship and Mileage Supplies for Chili Supper UMW Northwest District Mission Project Brighton Ridge Birthday Party Graduation Gifts for Students Sponsorship of Joseph Tenywah (Jan. –D ec. 2015) Postage/Gifts for Joseph Tenywah Local Missions People Helping People Flint Street Food Pantry ECHO HOME Boy Scouts Jeremiah House OARS TOTAL EXPENSES Carryover to Next Year…………… $31.76 $500.00 $67.78 $170.19 $160.85 $100.00 $40.00 $5.00 $5.00 $36.50 $87.50 $255.00 $441.10 $30.00 $60.00 $60.00 $432.00 $602.95 $200.00 $150.00 $100.00 $100.00 $150.00 $150.00 $50.00 $3,953.87 Shirley Lykins, UMW Treasurer Sun FEBRUARAY Mon Tue Each Sunday (More items listed on calendar) 8:15 am Choir Rehearsal 8:55 am Grace Immersion Class. 10:00 am Worship Children’s Sunday School 11:15 am Adult Classes 5:30 –6:30pm Christian Conversation & Prayer 4 Wed 10:30-11:30am Walking in the Spirit 3 5:30pm Jubilee Ringers 11 2 6:30-8pm Youth theater Fellowship hall 10 1 5:30-6:30 Christian Conversation & Prayer 9 5:30pm Jubilee Ringers 17 1pm UMW Grace Circle (in library) 5:30pm 24 5:30pm Jubilee Ringers 10:30-11:30am Walking in the Spirit 25 10:30-11:30am Walking in the Spirit 18 10:30-11:30am Walking in the Spirit 8 Scout Sunday. Come 6:30-8pm Youth theater meet the scouts at Fellowship hall morning worship 16 5:30-6:30 Christian Conversation & Prayer 15 6:30-8pm Youth theater Fellowship hall 10am Methodist Ministers 16:30-8pm Youth theater Fellowship hall 23 5:30-6:30 Christian Conversation & Prayer 22 5:30-6:30 Christian Conversation & Prayer 5 12 Thu ECHO clinic 19 26 ECHO clinic— Our church provides ECHO’s dinner 6 Fri 8:30 prayer group 9:00 fellowship coffee 10:30-11:30amWalking in the Spirit 13 8:30 prayer group 9:00 fellowship coffee 10:30-11:30 Walking in the Spirit 4-7 UMW annual Chili Supper 20 8:30 prayer group 9:00 fellowship coffee 10:30-11:30 Walking in the Spirit 27 8:30 prayer group 9:00 fellowship coffee 10:30-11:30 Walking in the Spirit 7 14 21 28 Sat
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