Manchester United Methodist Church
The Chimes
413 East Butler St.
www. umcmanchester.com
April 2016
Phone 563.927.4439
E-mail: [email protected]
The Manchester Police Department will be holding
K-9 Recertification here at MUMC April 12th & 13th.
We are excited to have the opportunity to host our
local and other state police departments in this
hospitality mission.
Wednesday, April 6th
UMW
Executive Meeting 1:00p CR
1:30p-Wesley Hall
April Garage Sale
It's spring cleaning time! Do you have items that you no longer need or want? Please consider donating them
to the MUMC garage sale, which will be held during the April city-wide garage sales! Proceeds will be used
toward youth camperships and Operation Christmas Child shoebox shipping expenses.
You may start bringing items to the church on Sunday, April 24th. Please put them in the old youth room (east side
of the lower level). Items that typically sell best include good used children's clothing and gear, toys, bikes,
furniture, household items, and holiday decorations. We would also appreciate any donations of baked goods to
sell! (Please bring these in Friday or Saturday.) Because adult clothing doesn't usually sell very well, we suggest
that you take those in-season items to the Clothing Closet. Children's clothing
will be priced according to category, so no price tags are necessary on those
items. Please feel free to tag any other donated items with a suggested
price. If you have larger items to donate, please contact one of the committee
members (Mary Jane Fetter, Meghan Mensen, or Stephanie Stocks) before
bringing them in so we can determine whether or not we will be able to sell
them.
Set up will begin Thursday morning, April 28th at 8 a.m. The sale will be open
Friday, April 29th from 2-6 p.m. and Saturday, April 30th from 7-11 a.m. in
the community room (lower level). If you are available to help, please contact
a committee member or simply join us! Thank you!!!
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Church Council Minutes
Wesley Hall
March 15, 2016
6:40 p.m.
Present:
J anine Stellick, Ron Stellick, Br uce
Nodurft, Jim DeKeyser, Ron Gearhart, Bill Scanlan,
Randy Waterman, Barry Eike, Linda Gearhart,
John Tyrrell, Pastor Phil, Jean Gross.
Church Council met in Wesley Hall at 6:40 and was
called to order by Chairperson Al Remling. The call
to worship was from Psalm 22:25-26, a psalm of
praise from David. Prayers and praises were lifted
followed by a moment of silence and a prayer for
guidance.
Al shared a scripture reading from
II Corinthians. We were reminded that God delivers
those who suffer for His sake just as the Christians at
Corinth were suffering at that time.
John moved seconded, by Randy, to approve the
February 16 Church Council minutes as written.
Carried.
Jean asked for approval for a Church Library brunch to
be held after church on April 10 with all proceeds
going to support the library. This was approved.
Pastor Phil would like to have a church meeting some
Sunday after church to explain how our new budget
process will work. All the financials are being
updated so that they reflect more closely the work of
our church. Look for more information to come.
Al passed out an inventory form that could be used as
a room inventory for our building. Our insurance
recommends that there be a current inventory of items
in the building for insurance purposes. Anyone
wishing to help with this should contact Al.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. followed by the
Lord's Prayer and singing of the Doxology. Our next
meeting will be on April 19, 2016 in Wesley Hall
at 6:30.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Gross, Church Council Secretary
Thank you for
donating Lilies for the
Easter worship service.
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Jean Gross & family ~ in Memory
of Duncan Gross
Al Remling ~ in Memory of his family
The 2016 Budget was presented from the Finance
Committee for approval. It was approved as presented
with a minor correction.
Education has asked for approval of Vacation Bible
School to be held July 18-22. This was approved.
Randy Waterman made a motion, seconded by Ron
Gearhart, retroactively to January 1, to end the 10% of
giving funds sent to apportionments including those
10% of funds already set aside.
Motion carried
unanimously.
Judy Fox ~ in Memory
of Opal, Art & Bob Wilson
Molly Hauser ~ in Memory
of Charlie Hauser
A note from Reverend Phil…
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may
spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing,
but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
(Hebrews 10:23-25)
Last week was truly special, a week that I will always remember. Beginning with Palm
Sunday through the gospel of Mark we traveled with Jesus “on His way” to crucifixion,
death, and resurrection. I would like to thank the many that worked to make this last
week something amazing where all could have a significant encounter with Jesus.
So now what?
This Sunday we will begin a new journey with God’s people and we take a closer look at
the church Jesus inspired. How are we as the church called to be the “bride” of Jesus?
We will embark on a study that will take all the way into June as we look into the early
church as revealed in the first nine chapters of the Book of Acts. We are calling this
series “Church Under Construction” and are seeking to share in the experience of what
they would have thought and felt and known as they lived the call that Jesus has given
us about being His Bride, His own church. In many ways we are meeting those early
church members here in our journey as well, as we are growing into a new
understanding of what being a disciple is about, and what it means to be a part of
Jesus’ own church.
It all begins, as it should, this Sunday April 3rd at the Kingdom feast where we join
together with Christ, in community, with our feet beneath the Kingdom Table. We will be
sharing in communion with those who have gone before, preparing the way for those
yet to come. Hope to see y’all there!
Peace,
Pastor Phil
Prayer Concerns:
Dave Cole
Jolene Hakert
Cliff Cole
Howard Haigh
Bob Helmrich
Donna Welcher
Pearl Seibert
George White
Marianne Sandberg
Janelle (Husmann) Walton
Eugene Harbaugh
Garneth Hook
Calvin Hook
Jacob (Grandson of Jeane Taylor)
Royce Robinson (Friend of Shirley Davis)
Baby Elijah and The Wagner Family
Please remember the residents of the
Good Neighbor Home & The Meadows in your prayers
Reminder:
Please submit all announcements to the
office by Tuesday noon for the upcoming
service. Thank you!
Worship Design Meeting
Mondays @ 5:30p
Conference Room
Missions Meeting
2nd Monday of the month @ 7p—Library
Calico Cut-Ups - Tuesdays—9:00a
Worship on Wednesdays
Light Supper @ 5:15p
Fellowship Hall
Worship @ 6:00p—Sanctuary
Small Group Discussion @ 6:45p
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Choir Practice
Wednesdays @ 7:00p
Knitters—Thursdays @ 1:00p—Library
>>>>April<<<<
Communion Sunday, April 3
Fellowship @ Chuong Garden @ 11:30a
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Wednesday, April 6
UMW
Executive Meeting 1:00p-CR
1:30p-Wesley Hall
WOW w/Communion
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Thursday, April 7
Communion @ GNH/Meadows @ 10:30a
Trustee Meeting @ 6:00p
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Sunday, April 10
Library Fundraiser Brunch
following church services
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Monday, April 11
Missions Meeting @ 7:00p
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Tuesday, April 12
SPPRC Meeting @ 6:30p
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Sunday, April 17
Guest Speaker
New York Times’ bestselling author and
international speaker Cecil Murphey
@ 9:00a Worship Service
& 6:30p Wesley Hall
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Tuesday, April 19
Finance Meeting @ 5:30p
Church Council Meeting @ 6:30p
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Wednesday, April 18
Chimes Deadline
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Tuesday, April 26
Bingo @ GNH @ 2:00p
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Garage Sale
Education Committee
Friday, April 29 ~ 2:00-6:00p
Saturday, April 30 ~ 7:00-11:00a
Drop off starts Sunday, April 24, please see article
in this newsletter for more information.
SERVING OUR CHURCH
April 3
Acolytes: Nicholas & Matthew Mensen
Liturgist: Bill Scanlan
Scripture Reader: Kathy Rempe
A Special Request~
If you are scheduled on a particular date to serve in
our worship service (liturgists, scripture reader, children's
sermon, usher, acolyte), please meet in the sanctuary
@ 8:15a on that Sunday for a meeting with Pastor.
Thank you very much!
Children's Sermon: Tom Fetter
Nursery: Meghan Mensen
Door Greeters: Nancy Hough, Rita Woods
Pianists & Music Coordinators:
Beth Mueller and Lynne Rasmussen
April 10
Acolytes:
Liturgist:
Scripture Reader: Barry Eike
Children's Sermon:
Nursery: Alisha Cooke
Door Greeters: Nancy Hough, Rita Woods
Pianists & Music Coordinators:
Beth Mueller and Lynne Rasmussen
April 17
April 24
Acolytes:
Acolytes: Caleb & Nicholas Stocks
Liturgist: Mark Philgreen
Liturgist: Dave Gaskill
Scripture Reader: Michael Stocks
Scripture Reader: Jeff Larsen
Children's Sermon: Michael Stocks
Children's Sermon: Kathy Rempe
Nursery: Debbie Rogers
Nursery: Kathy Waterman
Door Greeters: Nancy Hough, Betty Brauer
Door Greeters: Nancy Hough, Betty Brauer
Pianists & Music Coordinators:
Beth Mueller and Lynne Rasmussen
Pianists & Music Coordinators:
Beth Mueller and Lynne Rasmussen
Have you read and studied some of the scripture used in worship?
“I Want To See Jesus”
“The Stone Rejected”
Isaiah 35: 4-6 & 10
Mark 10:46-52
Mark 12:1-12
Psalm 118:19-24
“The Story of Life”
“The Eternal Truth”
Zechariah 9:9-10
Mark 11:1-11
Mark 14:1-11
Mark 14:12-21
Mark 14:22-25
Mark 14:26-31
Mark 14:32-42
Mark 14:43-52
Mark 14:53-65
Mark 14:66-72
Mark 15:1-5
Mark 15:6-15
Mark 15:16-20
Mark 15:21-24
Mark 15:25-32
Mark 15:33-37
Mark 15:38-39
Mark 15:42-47
Psalm 118:14-24
Mark 16:1-8
Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped with the
Holy Week worship booklet!
and many more….
Palm Sunday
Resurrection Rolls
VACATION
BIBLE
SCHOOL
Spring has just begun, but it’s already time to begin planning Vacation Bible School! This year’s theme is Cave Quest:
Following Jesus the Light of the World! The kids are in for an adventure-filled week, but it won’t be possible without
YOUR help!
This year’s VBS will be July 18-22 from 9:00-11:45 a.m., and we are in need of a co-director, preschool leaders,
station leaders, crew leaders, and decoration leaders. Descriptions of these positions are below. If you are interested in helping with any aspect of VBS, please contact Stephanie Stocks at 927-3351 or
[email protected] or contact the church office.
VBS CO-DIRECTOR: Assist in or ganizing all aspects of VBS including r ecr uiting and tr aining volunteer s, or der ing
supplies, advertising, collecting registrations, etc. Stephanie is looking to train someone to take over as VBS director for
summer 2017.
TAD’S PRESCHOOL POOL: Rather than have our 3 & 4-year-olds rotate through the stations with the older kids, they
will have their own class. We need two or three adults to lead this class. Crew leaders will help organize these kids and
assist the leaders.
STATION LEADERS (Adults): Students (who are grouped in crews) move through various stations that are staffed by an
adult leader and feature a different Bible-learning activity. You are the “teacher” for your station. Crews are at your station
for approximately 20 minutes. Stations include:
Sing & Play Rock/Cave Quest Closing: This ener getic individual opens and closes the mor ning with all
the kids in the sanctuary. They introduce the Bible Point and Bible Memory Buddy each day. They help
lead the praise songs, discuss God Sightings, and give hints about what the daily Bible story will be.
They may use drama experiences and engaging object lessons to help kids apply what they’ve learned
throughout the day.
Deep Bible Quests: This individual helps the kids exper ience the daily Bible stor y in a hands-on way.
Imagination Station: This individual leads the kids thr ough science exper iments that connect to the
day’s Bible story.
KidVid Cinema: This individual plays the daily video segment in our theater and helps the kids pr actice
using a Bible by finding and reading each day’s key Bible verse. God sightings and the week’s mission
project are also discussed.
Cavern Café: This individual pr epar es and ser ves the daily snack while r einfor cing the daily Bible
verse.
Spelunker Sports & Games: This enthusiastic individual leads the cr ews thr ough a var iety of games
that connect with the daily Bible Point or Bible story. There are always a variety of games for the leader
to choose from to best suit the kids at our VBS.
CREW LEADERS (HS Students or adults): These individuals are assigned to a group of approximately 6 kids. They
lead their crew through each station assisting the station leaders as needed.
DECORATION LEADERS: Cr eative individuals with gr eat vision and ingenuity ar e needed to tur n the Nar thex
and sanctuary into a cave.
With approximately 75 kids attending VBS each summer, we need at least 16 crew leaders in addition to at least 6 station
leaders and 2 preschool teachers to make VBS a success. We also need creative people to help decorate the church, people
to man the registration table, assistants for the station leaders, and much more. Please consider how you can use your talents and gifts to benefit the children who attend this year’s VBS!
Volunteer Registration Form
VBS 2016
Manchester United Methodist Church
July 18-22
9:00-11:45 a.m.
NAME: _____________________________________________ Grade Entering ’16-’17: ______________
ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: ____________________________CELL PHONE: _______________________________
E-MAIL: _____________________________________________________________________________
T-Shirt Size (adult sizes):
Small
Medium
Large
XL
XXL
XXXL
Desired Position:
______ Crew Leader (Helper/Escort for small groups) (HS student or adult)
______ Station Helper (MS or HS student) (Please check desired station/position)
______ Station Leader/Teacher (adult) (Please check desired station)
___ Opening/Closing ___ Games
___ Science/Craft ___ Snacks
___ Movie/Mission
___ Stories
___ Preschool ___ Song leader (Opening/Closing)
___ Actor
______ Decoration Leader/Helper
______ Registration Helper
NOTE: Please record my contact info. and return this sheet to the church office or me ASAP. Please let me know ASAP if there are any
days you will not be able to volunteer. Stephanie Stocks: [email protected] C) 920-1570 H) 927-3351
Scrip News
MUMC presents The Top Ten Reasons You Should Use Scrip Gift Cards
10. It’s an easy way to shop. No messing with change, writing checks, or signing for credit
cards.
9. It supports your church’s finances.
8. It’s one-stop shopping. Pick up cards for all your shopping needs in one place and with
one check.
7. It supports your church’s finances.
6. Use it to budget your money. Some financial planners recommend using cash to avoid
overspending; you can do the same thing with gift cards.
5. It supports your church’s finances.
4. Break the credit card habit! There’s no interest charged on buying cards at church.
3. It supports your church’s finances.
2. You can support our local business community and your church at the same time by using
gift cards for those businesses.
1. It supports your church’s finances AND your church’s educational programming!!
Scrip is available —
Sundays: before & after church services
(after church please purchase before going upstairs to coffee)
Wednesday : 5:00 - 6:00p, before WOW service
2016
Operation Christmas Child
Donations
Congratulations
Michael Stocks!!
April
Toys: small cars, balls, stuffed animals, dolls, harmonicas, yo-yos, marbles, jacks,
small box puzzles, soccer ball & pump, jump
ropes, slinky, paddle balls.
For older children: sewing kit, small tools,
fabric remnants, solar flashlight, duct tape,
clothesline rope.
Clothing: socks, t-shirts, underwear, shirts, sunglasses, watches, ball caps.
Michael recently received the
2015 District Award of Merit for his
volunteer efforts with the Cub Scouts.
New York Times’ bestselling author and international speaker Cecil (Cec) Murphey has
written or co-written more than 135 books, including the runaway bestseller
90 Minutes in Heaven (with Don Piper) and Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
(with Dr. Ben Carson). His books have sold millions of copies, have been translated
into more than 40 languages, and have brought hope and encouragement to countless
people around the world.
Prior to launching his career as a full-time writer and speaker, Cecil served as pastor for
14 years in Metro Atlanta, as a volunteer hospital chaplain for ten years, and was a
missionary in Kenya for six. He holds bachelor’s degrees in education and religious
education, as well as master’s degrees in education and theology. Cecil was awarded an honorary Doctor of
Literature from The Richmond Virginia Seminary for his contributions to the writing field.
Cecil will be guest minister at the United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 17, at 9:00, speaking on
becoming an authentic Christian. He will be facilitating the adult study following the service.
Sunday evening, April 17, from 6:30-8:30 pm, Cecil Murphey pairs up with local author Mary Potter
Kenyon to speak to the hearts of those who have lost a spouse. Mary’s husband David introduced her to Cecil’s
book “90 Minutes in Heaven.” The very last book David held in his hands was the same author’s “Getting to
Heaven.” On the day her husband died, a check from Cecil for an essay she’d written arrived in Mary’s mailbox.
On the night of his wake, Mary received word she’d won a Cecil Murphey scholarship to a writer’s conference
that would take place on what would have been her 34th anniversary. Six months after the pair finally connected
at another conference, Cecil lost his wife of nearly sixty years, and Mary began writing him letters, sharing
pieces of the book he would later write a foreword for. Cecil later performed a backyard wedding for Mary’s
oldest child and his fiancé.
Did God go before these two, choreographing a friendship? Will He guide us, show us the way, and put the right
people in our path, if we allow it? Is he near us during those darkest hours of the soul after we lose a loved one?
Cecil Murphey and Mary Potter Kenyon will share their unique story and speak about finding hope and healing
in the midst of the darkness of loss.
*These presentations take the place of the regularly scheduled grief support meeting-no meeting Thursday, April 21st.
Introducing...
LOOKING AHEAD…..
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May 1st
Confirmation Sunday
w/communion @ 9:00a
Fellowship @ Chuong Garden @ 11:30a
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Wednesday, May 4th
UMW
Mike Cantonwine and his family moved to Manchester in June
of 2014. Taking the position of Executive Director for
Backbone Area Youth for Christ has brought Mike and his
family to this community. Jess works at West Delaware
Middle School teaching 8th grade mathematics. Dalton will be
three years old at the end of April and Addison will be a one
year old the day after that.
“Thank you so much for opening your church with office
space for our organization! I am blessed and look forward to
working closely with this community, the churches and the
people. Please, please, please find and contact me as I would
love to meet and talk to you about Youth for Christ and the
youth of the community.”
We are planning a community youth group that will take full
effect at the beginning of next school year. We are naming this
new venture, B.L.A.S.T. (Building Lives Around Sound
Truth). A Lock-In, kick-off event is being planned for
B.L.A.S.T. on May 20th. This event is intended to announce
the new community youth group, spread the word of God and
fire-up the community youth for this new venture. We would
love your support through donations, volunteering, prayer and
encouragement as we begin this journey.
Our Mission:
YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with
the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up
lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in
lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for
sharing the love of Christ, and commitment to social
involvement.
Executive Meeting 1:00p-CR
1:30p-Wesley Hall
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Thursday, May 5th
Communion—GNH/Meadows @ 10:30a
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Thursday, May 5th @ 6:00p
Trustees Meeting
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Monday, May 9th @ 7:00p
Missions Meeting
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Tuesday, May 10th @ 6:30p
SPPRC Meeting
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Wednesday, May 11th @ 7:00p
West Delaware Baccalaureate
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Sunday, May 15th @ 9:00a
MUMC Senior Recognition
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Tuesday, May 17th @ 5:30p
Finance Meeting
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Tuesday, May 17th @ 6:30p
Church Council Meeting
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Wednesday, May 18th
Chimes Deadline
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Sunday, May 22nd @ 1:30p
West Delaware Graduation
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Welcome to MUMC!
Tuesday, May 24th @ 2:00p
Bingo @ GNH
Singers Wanted!
The MUMC chancel choir would like to invite new members to join us - previous experience is
not required! Maybe you sang with a choir in high school or college and want to experience the
joy of belonging to a music group again - or maybe you’ve always wanted to be in choir, but
just didn’t have time....come and try it out! We have excellent leaders in each section of the
choir, so if you consider yourself more of a follower than a leader, that’s O.K. with us! However,
we’d like to gain some more members to add to our volume, and to ensure that we still have
enough voices to carry on if some have to be gone on any given Sunday.
Choir meets to rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 (or right after the WOW service). We
take one Sunday off each month (usually the last Sunday), and we also take off from Memorial
Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. It’s not high pressure – we like to have fun during
rehearsals and make it an enjoyable experience for the singers, while still preparing some great
music to inspire the congregation. Consider joining us – we’d love to have you!
Small Study Groups
Sundays @ 10:30a ~ Parlor - Mondays @ 10:30 ~ Library
New Bible Study
Proverbs
Learning to Live Wisely
We often look for a book that will tell us “How to…” get a job, a good loan, a good investment,
buy a car, buy a house. You can become a balloon artist, an astrologer, an athlete, a golfer or a
good dancer.
All these books offer us wisdom-skill in one area or another. Books like these proliferate because
we all need wisdom to live successfully. Improve our relationship with God. One book of the
Bible-the Proverbs of Solomon-specializes in wisdom. It gives us direction and guidance that is
practical, concrete, reasonable, wholesome, understandable, shrewd and fruitful. By reading and
discussing it we gain skill in all areas of life.
Comparing the book of Proverbs with other ancient Near Eastern
wisdom literature sheds light on how the collection arose in the first
place. They were used in order to instruct the sons of Kings, court
officials in many lands would pull together the wisdom they had
acquired in a lifetime of diplomatic service.
Solomon tells us the purpose of the collection in Proverbs 1:2-6.
Read those verses of the “wisdom” book and come prepared to discuss
more of the book Proverbs.
Missions 2016
Family Mission
Our mission committee is preparing the way for our families to serve in mission this summer with a fundraiser
through Schwan’s. It’s really easy, just make an order by phone or on line. The campaign starts April 16 through
May 31, the church receives 20% of your total order for 60 days; the following 90 days 5%. You are able to order
online by visiting our website: umcmanchester.com —click on the MUMC in Mission slider (which takes you
directly to the Schwan’s fundraiser website) or by phone at 855-870-7208, please reference the campaign number
26978 so the church can receive the portion of the sale proceeds. Schwan’s will deliver delicious food right to
your door, and the church mission team will receive a percentage back on what you order!
We are preparing to serve in mission this July 24-27 as we engage in ministries that are supported by our
conference so that we can experience working with real people being blessed by the apportionments we participate
in through our connectional giving. Watch your church bulletins for more information about our mission plans,
and fundraising!
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Get involved
Are you passionate about helping others?
Do you want to make a difference in the
lives of others?
If this sounds like you, we would love to have you join us in the mission
committee!
Please Contact Barry Eike
927.2322
Year-long Mission
Mission of Hope, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is Manchester United Methodist Church’s
Mission of the Month for April.
Loving others unconditionally – one heart at a time.
Beliefs – Vision – Future
OUR BELIEFS
We believe in giving people the best.
So many of the people we serve have been given “the leftovers” all their lives.
That’s why we offer
fresh-baked cookies after each worship service, hot homemade meals at our Shelter, a clean and inviting atmosphere, and nice (and often new) clothes in our emergency closet. These are all ways we show people we care, that
they have value, and that they are loved – by us and by God.
We believe in giving people second chances. Just as God never gives up on us, we never give up on
people and always welcome them back. We never know when the “next time” will be the time that people truly
embrace change. There is always hope.
We believe in loving people as they are.
It doesn’t matter where they’ve have been, what they have done, or what they even continue to do, we love them
anyway. Through this unconditional love, we build relationship and trust. Through relationship and trust, hearts are
open to change.
We believe in partnering with the local church. Without the support of the local church
and the community, we cannot do this work. We believe God calls us together to love each other, serve each other, and make a difference in the lives of our brothers & sisters.
OUR VISION
Mission of Hope’s vision is to provide a 24/7 Christ-centered ministry offering physical,
emotional, and spiritual help to former offenders and others in need. Just as our Shelter is open 24/7,
we desire that the Mission be also – providing Bible studies, worship services, and prayer around the clock, day
and night.
As we meet people’s basic needs, God begins to change hearts. As lives are transformed, His people are discipled
through a number of different resources. And as the Church uses their gifts to serve the Body, it is also taught,
trained, and transformed. Mission of Hope was created to “be the Church,” offering His unconditional love, forgiveness, and direction to those who put their hope in Him.
OUR FUTURE
For nearly nine years, Mission of Hope has resided in a building that we don’t own. We’ve paid over
$2,300/month in rent for the past several years, and we desire to own our own building. Furthermore, we would
love to have a facility that would house both the Mission and the Shelter – with everything under one roof. Our facility committee continues to watch for potential sites, and we’ve toured several places over the past few years, but
we continue to wait on God for His will. We also want to have some type of a business or factory, hiring those who
have difficulty finding jobs and paying them a decent wage. The profits made from this business will go back to
support the ministry.
Reprinted from Mission of Hope website: for more information go to:
http://www.missionofhopecr.org
Share the Harvest is a local, seasonal food pantry that concentrates on distributing fruits and vegetables to
individuals who have limited access to fresh, healthy food. This includes, elderly, disabled and people who have
limited financial means. We began operation in the summer of 2013 and look forward to starting our fourth season
this summer. In the previous three years we have distributed nearly 50,000 pounds of produce in our community.
The produce we distribute comes from two sources – local gardeners who share the surplus from their own gardens
and through our status as a member agency of the Northeast Iowa Food Bank.
Our mission is to be the Hands and Feet of God in our community. We are guided by the words of Jesus in
Matthew 25:40, “That which you do for the least of these, you do for Me.”
Share the Harvest will operate this season from early July through late September from our location
at The Watershed (the kayak and canoe rental business) 252 River Street.
We currently operate on Thursdays – 4:00pm – 5:30pm to receive donations
and from 6:00pm – 7:00 pm for the distribution.
We are in need of volunteers to fill several positions:
Lead Volunteer – this would be an individual willing to learn about the operation of the program and to manage
the Thursday distribution in the absence of the Director.
Driver – someone with a truck or van to pick up produce from the Manchester Walmart on Tuesday afternoons.
This person would deliver the produce to our location on River Street and assist with putting into our refrigerator.
Must be able to lift approximately 40 pounds.
Driver Assistant - this person would help the driver with produce pick-up, unloading at our location and putting
into refrigeration. Must be able to lift approximately 40 pounds.
Sign-In Assistant/Greeter – greet our customers, help them sign in and distribute grocery bags.
Sign Installer - Put up our signs at locations throughout Manchester on Thursday afternoons.
Volunteers – we need 10-15 individuals each week to help with our operation. Duties include receiving produce
from gardeners, sorting and re-packaging, help set up tables and bins, help our customers fill their bags with
healthy food. It is not necessary to come every week, only as your schedule allows.
*It is not necessary for one person to do these jobs. They can be rotated on a week-to-week schedule. The bottom
line is we respect your time limitations and only ask that people dedicate whatever time they are comfortable with.
If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer or just to learn more about our program,
contact Robin Stone, Director at 563-920-3796.
Mary Piegors ...................................... 4/03
Norma Vande Vegte ....................... 4/03
Betty Brauer ....................................... 4/04
Cliff Cole............................................. 4/07
Barb Davis .......................................... 4/08
Alys Henderson .................................. 4/09
Adam Larson ..................................... 4/09
Kaci Tutton ......................................... 4/09
Carol Dighton .................................... 4/12
Carolyn Mellody................................ 4/12
Milton Retz .......................................... 4/13
Jerry Andregg ................................... 4/18
Gary Feldmann ................................. 4/18
Donna Hankins .................................. 4/20
Marjorie Wolter .................................. 4/20
Steven Huegel ................................... 4/21
Tanja Foster ........................................ 4/22
Darl Toms ............................................ 4/22
Colby Bahls ........................................ 4/25
Matthew Wooldrige ......................... 4/26
Calvin Hook ....................................... 4/29
Gary Spellerberg ............................... 4/29
Ashley Philgreen ................................ 4/30
Happy Anniversary
Gary & Kathy Evarts ......................... 4/04
William & Donna Scanlan ............... 4/05
Sam & Kristin Milroy ........................... 4/12
Lyle & Gayle Saunders..................... 4/18
Gerald & Karen Petlon .................... 4/20
Jim & Julia Hopkins ........................... 4/24
Chris & Mary Jo Larsen .................... 4/25
Please sign up in the hallway to donate flowers for
the altar. Please let Debbie in the office know if
there is a special occasion or in memory of a loved
one.
NAME
ROOM #
PRINT SIZE
Carol Brockmeyer
N144
LARGE
Arlan Brockmeyer
N115
LARGE
Betty DeKeyser
N131
REGULAR
Bonnie Lindsay
N102
LARGE
Martha Palmer
N142
REGULAR
Dorothy Palmer
S11
REGULAR
Leona Pohlman
N137B
LARGE
Catherine Manson
S15A
LARGE
James Manson
S22
LARGE
Delores Timmer
S25
LARGE
Twyla Milroy
303
LARGE
Lois Mott
114
LARGE
Garneth Hook
S41
LARGE
Arla Ketelson
8
LARGE
April
Sun
Mon
8:15a
WIC
Serving Our
April 4 & 11
Church Leaders
meet in the
2nd Helpings
Sanctuary every Mondays @ 5:30p
Sunday morning
Tue
CHIMES
DEADLINE
April 18
Wed
Worship on
Wednesdays
Dinner @ 5:15p
Wesley Hall
Worship @
6:00p—Sanctuary
Small Group
Discussion @ 6:45p
Thu
Fri
Sat
Mission:
Heifer International
1
9:30a
Sippers@
Coffee Den
3
9:00a
Worship w/
communion
10:00a
Fellowship
10:30a
Sunday School
11:30a
4
9:30a
Prayer Chapel
10:30a
Study Group
5:30p
Worship Design
5
9:00a
Calico Cut Ups
9:00a
Bible Study
6:30p
SPPRC
6
1:30p
UMW
5:15p
WOW
w/Communion
7:00p
Choir
Mission of the
Month:
Mission of
Hope
__________
Year long
7
1:00p
Knitters
6:00p
Trustee
Meeting
8
9:30a
Sippers@
Coffee Den
2
8:00p
AA
9
8:00p
AA
Chuong Garden
10
11
9:00a
9:30a
Worship
Prayer Chapel
Library Brunch
10:30a
following worship
Study Group
10:00a
5:30p
Fellowship
Worship Design
10:30a
7:00p
Sunday School
Missions
17
9:00a
Worship
w/GuestSpeaker
10:00a
Fellowship
10:30a
Sunday School
6:30
GuestSpeaker--Grief
24
9:00a
Worship
Service
10:00a
Fellowship
10:30a
Sunday School
18
12
5:15p
WOW
7:00p
Choir
19
20
9:30a
9:00a
Prayer Chapel Calico Cut Ups
10:30a
9:00a
Study Group
Bible Study
5:30p
5:30p
Worship Design Finance Meeting
6:30p
Chimes deadline
ChurchCouncil
25
9:30a
Prayer Chapel
10:30a
Study Group
5:30p
Worship Design
13
9:00a
Calico Cut Ups
9:00a
Bible Study
26
9:00a
Calico Cut Ups
9:00a
Bible Study
5:15p
WOW
7:00p
Choir
27
5:15p
WOW
7:00p
Choir
14
1:00p
Knitters
21
1:00p
Knitters
No
Grief Support
Meeting
28
1:00p
Knitters
15
9:30a
Sippers@
Coffee Den
22
9:30a
Sippers@
Coffee Den
29
9:30a
Sippers@
Coffee Den
2:00-6:00p
Garage Sale
Collection date starts April 24 for Garage Sale items, please leave in old youth room.
16
8:00p
AA
23
8:00p
AA
30
7:00-11:00a
Garage Sale
8:00p
AA
Manchester United Methodist Church
413 E. Butler St.
Manchester, IA 52057-1612
NONPROFIT ORG.
Return Service Requested
Permit #4
U.S. Postage PAID
Manchester, IA 52057
SAVE THE DATE>>>>>>
Library Fundraiser Brunch
April 10th
following worship service
Education Garage Sale…………
April 29 & 30
Office Hours
Monday & Wednesday
8:00a-5:00p
Tuesday & Thursday
8:00a-3:00p
Friday
Church is Closed
We invite you to join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School classes @ 10:30a
Wow—Worship on Wednesdays
Light supper at 5:15pm in Fellowship Hall
Worship at 6pm in the Sanctuary
6:45pm Small Group Discussion
The MUMC Chimes
Official Newsletter of the
Manchester United Methodist Church
413 E. Butler Street (563) 927-4439 (fax-3790)
The Ministry Team at MUMC includes:
The Entire Congregation
Reverend Phil Rogers
Secretary: Debbie Saunders
Church Administrator: Allen Remling
Church Custodian: Glenn Nystel/Dennis Porter
Christian Education Director: Position Open
Choir Director & Organist: Position Open
Bell Choir Director: Position Open
Mission Coordinator: Barry Eike
Articles printed as submitted.
Prepared, printed and prepped-to-mail
at MUMC, by numerous volunteers.
Please forward any new addresses to the church at
413 E. Butler or call 563-927-4439 Thank you!