These days, when I go out to eat fast food, I see a family or

friends gathered to eat. People don’t talk as much as we used to

while we are eating. Rather, we talk on our cell phone, send text

messages, or log onto Facebook to visit old friends from high

school or college. We miss having connecting relationships,

talking face to face, especially when we share a meal.

It’s amazing how many people we come in contact with in our life

journey. Out of hundreds, thousands of people that I have met over my 60 years of

life, I probably had a chance to talk to them in a very limited time on a regular

basis. I cherish every conversation, the meals we shared together, the tears we

shed together, and the prayers we lifted up to God together. It would be

awesome to have a reunion with all the people that I have known. I know it won’t

happen here. But I know it will happen in heaven. Those with whom I have con-

tact will be in heaven when I get there. Sound moody, don’t I?

I was sitting at the hotel lounge early in the morning, January 15, 2014 in

Kansas City, having breakfast, looking outside at cars passing on highway 435. I

have no idea how long I was watching cars passing, thinking “that red car driver

must be in a hurry to go to work, that yellow car driver must be in a hurry to take

his dad to KU medical center, that white car must be in a hurry to go to bed

because he was on the night shift, that blue car must be in a hurry to catch the

plane to visit her mom” . . . Then I was thinking, “That red car driver, the yellow,

the white, the blue—if something terrible thing happens they may not make it

home tonight.” Sound moody, don’t I?

I couldn’t eat. Instead, I started praying for the red, the yellow, the white, the blue . . . It must be the

weather. Kansas windy weather makes me feel moody. I hear you saying “Something is wrong with Moon-

Hee.” Don’t worry, I am doing fine. What I am trying to say is this: COME TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY.

Yes, it’s good to talk on our cell

phone, text messages, or Facebook, but on

Sunday, just on Sunday, COME TO

CHURCH. I know we will all see each

other in heaven but until we get there, let’s

see each other in Burlington United

Methodist Church.

Are you also feeling moody?

See you Sunday. Let us share cheer

together in God’s house.

Grace and peace,

Moon-Hee Chung

The United Methodist Church of Burlington

“Sharing God’s

Love with Coffey

County and the

World”

Volume 25, Issue 2

February, 2014

A Message from Pastor Moon-Hee

Sharing God’s Love

Souper Bowl

2

Youth and Christian

Ed. News

3

Small Groups,

Activities

4

Volunteer Schedule 5

Calendar

Kids’ Activity Page

6

7

Cantata

Bishop’s Round-Up

7

Kids’ Activity Page 9

Inside:

Worship With Us

Sundays

8:15 and 10:30 am

Sunday School

9:15 am

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SHARING GOD’S LOVE This section is devoted to sharing examples of our congregation acting

on our mission of “Sharing God’s Love with Coffey County and the World.” If

you want to recognize someone for sharing God’s love with you or others,

please email the church office at lmasters@ umcburlington.org for its possible

inclusion in the newsletter. The deadline for submitting newsletter information

is the twentieth of each month.

Thank you to all the new committee members filling the needs of

BUMC. If you are not listed as a committee member and you see something

you would like to accomplish, please feel free to address a committee

member to see how we can accomplish your vision.

For many years, Kathi Bahr has faithfully changed the paraments on the altar and pulpit according to

the liturgical seasons and special events. Kathi also refilled the oil in the altar candles. Sheree Damashek is

now taking care of these tasks. We appreciate both of you, and the service you take care of for your church

family. Thank you!

Dawn Freeman is decorating the communion table in this new year. Geneva

Bussard, Jane Griffith, and Kay Scott prepare and organize the Communion elements.

We are grateful to everyone who helps make this special part of worship go smoothly.

Kent Hoyt completed the 2013 audit and donated his services. We appreciate

his time, talent, and generosity. We also grateful for Treasurer Becky Reeves’

thoroughness in maintaining orderly payments and records throughout the year.

Jim Leach shared: Thank you for all that you did for me and my family during my trying times. Also,

thank you to those that gave us funds to help. It was greatly appreciated. God Bless all of you for your

thoughts and prayers.

We are continually thankful for those who work to maintain our church building and grounds. Harold

Stubby bagged an enormous amount of leaves recently. Others have shoveled snow, sprinkled ice treatment,

etc. Your efforts are all appreciated.

Thank you to those who have signed up to share hospitality following 10:30service. Committees were

also assigned Sundays, as an additional opportunity to serve together. We appreciate the chance to fellowship

together after worship, and the refreshments are a special weekly treat.

The birthday potluck in January was a great success. Thanks goes to Darla Jones and Tami Kiefer for

decorating and organizing the event.

THE 2014 SOUPER BOWL WINNER IS…

GOD’S STOREHOUSE!

BUMC cast about 300 pounds of “votes” for

favorite post-season football teams. The majority

of the 254 canned item votes were cast for the

Denver Broncos, but God’s Storehouse was the

clear winner when they received the soup and

other items for local families in need. Footprints

youth helped organize the event. Gene Merry’s

birthday guests contributed heavily to the

Broncos’ domination. Thanks to all who gave!

Pictured here is only the beginning of the votes cast. More

than 300 pounds of food including mostly soup was collected

for “Souper Bowl” Sunday, benefiting God’s Storehouse.

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FOOTPRINTS NEWS

By Youth Director Richard Croll

Happy February BUMC!

Can you believe it’s already that time of year again? Prayer Partner time! The

Lenten season is an integral part of our Christian faith, and it is through the committed

adults of our congregation that our youth learn about and cultivate their own personal faith

walk. For those unfamiliar with Prayer Partners, it is a program where the adults at

BUMC minister and mentor to our youth through anonymous notes, cards, and small gifts.

The Prayer Partner program begins on Ash Wednesday (March 5, 2014), and the partners then reveal

themselves on Palm Sunday (April 13, 2014). If you are interested in praying for a child in our congregation

during the Lenten season or you have a child who you would like to have included in the program, sign up on

the tear off strip found in the bulletin, contact Adrienne Fleming, or the church office.

Rehearsals begin March 2nd for this year’s Easter program scheduled for Palm

Sunday, April 13th. If you have a child that would like to be a part of this exciting program,

please contact Adrienne or bring them to practice. We will be practicing after the 10:30 am

service on Sundays at 12:30 pm. If you are interested in assisting with the program or

providing a light lunch following 10:30 service for the participants, please contact Adrienne.

Are you eager for a certain type of class, whether it is a young mother’s group,

parenting class, financial workshop, or a certain type of enrichment group? If so, please do not hesitate to let

me know! We want to offer our congregation the specific ministry wants and needs present.

Lastly, a heartfelt “Thank You” to all of those that assisted with the Super Soda Sunday celebration

on Super Bowl Sunday! The BUMC Sunday School youth enjoyed ice cream floats and learned all about

“faith and football!”

In His love,

Adrienne

February Greetings to you all!

The youth have been somewhat busy so far this year, but the pace only quickens for the next 2 months.

We started the year with another snow storm while in Topeka at the OneEvent for the conference youth. What

is it with the youth going on trips and having to drive in storms? But the weather keeps us close, good times.

The OneEvent was a great time for the youth with some wonderful music, cool artist work, great speakers and

nifty breakout sessions. Perhaps the best part was being together as a group. Great kids!

February has a few things going on with the Souper Bowl, Dare2Share and then the Valentine Lunch

on the 16th after 10:30 service. With the Big Game on the 2nd, the youth met right after church and were free

for the evening to enjoy the game with friends or family. On the 7th we leave for Lincoln, NE to attend

Dare2Share. We'll be back on the 8th late in the evening. Following D2S is the Valentine Lunch on the 16th.

If you are keeping track at home, that is 3 events in 3 weeks. Pray for us!

Lastly, the youth would like to thank Jan Wideman, Steve and Verla Bartholomew and Cynthia Glenn

for their much appreciated dinners at our weekly youth meetings! Susan has been doing a wonderful job of

arranging dinners for our group of 15. If you are feeling up to it and would like to volunteer a dinner, give

Susan a call!

Christ's blessing to you,

Richard

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS

By Director Adrienne Fleming

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SMALL GROUP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL

There are several opportunities for fellowship and small group studies. If you

don’t see an area of interest listed that you like, please speak with Pastor Moon-Hee

or Christian Ed. Director Adrienne Fleming. Do you have an idea for a special group

activity? Let us know! Let’s get more small groups going with new areas of inter-

est. New groups could do activities together, study a common interest, cook

together, do community projects, etc. You decide! Let’s talk about it!

The adult Sunday school class meets every Sunday in the church library at

9:15 am. Larry Hauth is the instructor and all adults are welcome to join the study and discussion. Child care

is provided for adults in Sunday school with children too young for Sunday school classes. Children and

youth Sunday school classes also begin at 9:15 am in respective classrooms at BUMC.

A group meets in the courthouse conference room for a study at noon each Monday. Participants are

welcome to bring sack lunches to eat during the lunch hour study. Cindy Joy is the facilitator of this group.

They are currently studying “A Woman’s Guide to Finding Contentment: Calm My Anxious Heart” by Linda

Dillow. Their next study will be Max Lucado’s “Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear”.

A women’s group meets Thursdays in the church library for a study 11 am to

noon. Paula Bruce is the leader of this group and all women are invited to attend. The

group is currently choosing a new study to begin.

A monthly men’s breakfast meeting is held the second Friday of each month.

All men are invited to share food, faith, and fellowship in Garst Hall. Three groups of

men rotate, taking turns cooking breakfast.

At right, Young-Gil Bahng “toasts” to birth-

days at the recent birthday potluck. Guests

were seated according to their birth month.

BUMC IN ACTION...SHARING TIME, LOVE

The ladies above arrange times

to meet and make hats and scarves

for local school children to wear

when students don’t have their own

winter weather clothing at school.

A birthday potluck lunch was

held Jan. 26 after 10:30 service.

Many enjoyed fellowship and food

along with a birthday cupcake

decorating station shown at the

right.

Plan to attend another fun

potluck coming up on March 16

following 10:30 service!

At right,

the

youth

pack

God’s

Store-

house

items.

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FEBRUARY WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

FEBRUARY 16

8:15 Service Video: Lanny Ratzlaff

Scripture: Amy Collins

10:30 Service Video: Austin Croll

Scripture: Tyler Burrell

Worship Leader: Sanna Alfers

Ushers: Boy Scouts

Acolytes: Drue Thorp and Josie Fejfar

Child. Church: None (Communion)

Children’s Message: Oggie and Susan Croll

Nursery: Isaac Caldwell

Hospitality: Valentine’s Luncheon

FEBRUARY 23

8:15 Service Video: Amy Collins

Scripture: Jane Griffith

10:30 Service Video: Liz Caldwell

Scripture: Jara Thorp

Worship Leader: Harold Stubby

Ushers: Brad and Darla Jones

Acolytes: Madison and McKenzie Dalby

Child. Church: Adrienne Fleming

Children’s Message: Carol Culbertson

Nursery: Nik Alfers

Hospitality:

WE APPRECIATE YOU! If you are unable to serve on the day with

your name scheduled, please feel free to

trade with another person and let the church

office know (364-2181 or lmasters@ um-

cburlington.org).

If you see an area of ministry in which

you are interested, please let us know. We

appreciate your ideas and your time.

Let us support you in using your

gifts and talents at BUMC as we serve and

worship together.

FEBRUARY 2

8:15 Service Video: Lanny Ratzlaff

Scripture: Bev Yokum

10:30 Service Video: Liz Caldwell

Scripture: Nik Alfers

Worship Leader: Russell Smith

Ushers: Terry and Geneva Bussard

Acolytes: Elijah Caldwell, Kenny Glenn

Child. Church: None (Communion)

Children’s Message: Weston Fleming

Nursery: Teela Burrell

Hospitality: Kathy Gales

FEBRUARY 9

8:15 Service Video: Amy Collins

Scripture: Diane Williams

10:30 Service Video: Nik Alfers

Scripture: Kaitlyn Caldwell

Worship Leader: Cindy Joy

Ushers: Stacey and Alice Buckridge

Acolytes: Shalonn Wright & BJ Smith

Child. Church: Dianne Barrett

Children’s Message: Adrienne Fleming

Nursery: Zoe Caldwell

Hospitality: Outreach Committee

VIDEOGRAPHERS

ARE NEEDED Are you interested in

helping with the overhead

portion of worship at either

8:15 or 10:30 service? We

would like a few more

people to add to the rotation.

If you have questions or if you are

interested, please contact the church office.

We would love to show you how it works

and include you in the volunteer team!

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Kids’ Activity Page Valentine’s Day is coming soon. This is a time when we talk a lot

about love. Do you know who loves you most of all? GOD!

Think about the ways God shows His love to you.

Think about ways you can show that you love God.

Draw pictures in the hearts below to show how you can see God’s

love and how you can show God’s love to others.

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Burlington United Methodist Church

207 South 6th Street

Burlington, KS 66839

Pastor: Moon-Hee Chung

Phone: 620-364-2181

Office Hours: 8-Noon Weekdays

E-Mail: moonhee@ymail.com

lmasters@umcburlington.org

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Presorted

U. S. Postage Paid

Burlington KS

Permit No #55

You Are Invited to the

ANNUAL SWEETHEART

DINNER February 16

following 10:30 service

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