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Dodge City First United Methodist Church

November, 2015

First United Methodist Church, Creating Opportunities for people to encounter

Christ in ways that they might believe and be made new.

November Events

All Saints Day

November 1st

Third Grade Bibles November 15th

All Services

Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday, November 26

Office closed 26 & 27

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Pg.

2 Jerre’s Column

3 Tania’s Column

4 Alma’s Column

5 Bryce’s Column

6 Sarah’s Column

7 UMW Reading Program

8 Congregational News

9 Obituaries

Insert Front: Vital Stats

Insert Back: Calendar

“CHOICES AND ABILITIES”

Gary Ryan Blair once wrote

that success is the intentional,

premeditated use of choice and

decision. Unless you choose—with

certainty—what it is you want, you accept

table scraps by default! He said that the

world is full with opportunity.

Clearly defined goals allow you to travel

toward another horizon that represents the

end of one experience and the transition to a

new and better existence. The objective is to

choose the right goals, and then to create the

necessary causes—the effects will follow!

Mr. Blair explains that the

DIFFERENCE between what one person or

another person achieves depends more on

goal CHOICES than on ABILITIES.

Each decision affects WHAT WE

BECOME. We form our decisions and our

decisions form us. There is no escaping

this; the smallest choices are important

because—over time—their cumulative

effect is enormous. Once you make a

decision, you start down a path to a new

destination. At the moment the decision is

made, your decision to pursue a goal alters

what you are becoming. Just one spin of the

lock’s dial—a single choice—can alter your

life, your destiny, your legacy.

How long have you dreamed of being,

having, or doing the right thing to deepen

your relationship with God? Think big, as

when it comes to your goals, the size of your

ambition does matter. What does matter is

making the CHOICE to become a disciple

of Christ by deepening your daily spiritual

walk with God.

All the best,

Jerre

“OPCIONES…HABILIDADES”

Gary Ryan Blair escribió una vez

que el éxito es el uso intencional y

premeditado de elección y decisión.

A menos que usted elija con certeza

qué es lo que desea, usted acepta

desechos de la mesa! Dijo que el mundo está

lleno de oportunidades.

Objetivos claramente definidos le

permiten viajar hacia otro horizonte que

representa el final de una experiencia y la

transición a una nueva y mejor vida. El

objetivo es elegir las metas correctas, y

luego crear las causas de los necesarios…

los efectos seguirán!

Blair explica que la DIFERENCIA entre

lo que una persona u otra persona logra

depende más de OPCIONES de metas que

en HABILIDADES.

Cada decisión afecta a lo QUE NOS

CONVERTIMOS. Formamos nuestras

decisiones y nuestras decisiones nos

formamos. No hay escape de esta; las

opciones más pequeñas son importantes

porque--con el tiempo--su efecto

acumulativo es enorme. Una vez que usted

tome una decisión, se empieza por un

camino a un nuevo destino. En el momento

de tomar la decisión, su decisión de

perseguir un objetivo altera en lo que usted

se está convirtiendo. Sólo un giro de la

cerradura--una sola elección--puede alterar

su vida, su destino, su legado.

¿Cuánto tiempo ha soñado con ser, tener

o hacer lo correcto para profundizar su

relación con Dios? Piense en grande, cuando

se trata de sus metas, el tamaño de su

ambición sí importa. Lo que importa es

tomar la DECISIÓN de convertirse en un

discípulo de Cristo mediante la

profundización de su caminar espiritual

diaria con Dios.

Todo lo mejor,

Jerre

From my heart to yours

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,

and a light unto my path. – Psalm.119:105 (KJV)

I want to share these promises

of the Word of God for your life, for

this November.

Jeremiah.29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward

you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and

not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Matthew.11:28, 29 28

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are

heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29

Take

my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am

meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find

rest unto your souls.

Isaiah.40:29-31 29

He giveth power to the faint; and to them

that have no might he increaseth strength. 30

Even the youths shall faint and be weary,

and the young men shall utterly fall: 31

But

they that wait upon the LORD shall renew

their strength; they shall mount up with

wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be

weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Philippians

But my God shall supply all your needs

according to his riches in glory by Christ

Jesus.

And remember that this month we will

have a wonderful opportunity to serve out

our community through NUMANA -

Saturday, November 7, from 8:30 a.m. to

12:30 p.m. We’ll see you that day, at the

Civic Center.

In the love of Christ,

Pastor Tania

Desde mi corazón al tuyo

Lámpara es a mis pies tu palabra

y lumbrera a mi camino –

Sal.119:105

Quiero compartirte estas promesas

de la Palabra de Dios para tu vida, para este

mes de noviembre.

Jeremías 29:11

Yo sé los pensamientos que tengo acerca

de vosotros, dice Jehová, pensamientos de

paz, y no de mal, para daros el fin que

esperáis.

Mateo 11:28-29 28

Venid a mí todos los que estáis

trabajados y cargados, y yo os haré

descansar. 29

Llevad mi yugo sobre vosotros,

y aprended de mí, que soy manso y humilde

de corazón; y hallaréis descanso para

vuestras almas.

Isaías 40:29-31

40:29 El da esfuerzo al cansado, y

multiplica las fuerzas al que no tiene

ningunas. 40:30 Los muchachos se fatigan y

se cansan, los jóvenes flaquean y caen;

40:31 pero los que esperan a Jehová tendrán

nuevas fuerzas; levantarán alas como las

águilas; correrán, y no se cansarán;

caminarán, y no se fatigarán.

Filipenses 4:19

Mi Dios, pues, suplirá todo lo que os falta

conforme a sus riquezas en gloria en Cristo

Jesús.

Y recuerda que en este mes tendremos una

oportunidad maravillosa de servir en nuestra

comunidad, a través de NUMANA –

Sábado, 7 de noviembre, de 8:30 am – 12:30

pm. Nos vemos ese día, en el Civic Center.

En el amor de Cristo,

Pastora Tania

Are you ready for

the holidays? I can’t

believe it, Christmas

is almost here!

Remember when you got your first Bible? How old were you? 11, 15, or

maybe 40? The excitement is

the same!

Train up a child in the way, and when he is old he will not depart

from it. Proverbs 22: 6

Parents and Church family mark

your calendars for November 15,

2015 3rd grade Bible

presentation... HOW

EXCITING!

What a great gift for a child to

have before Christmas, his/her

first Bible!

FUMC family you can also be

part of this exciting day!

HOW? By becoming a Bible

mentor or sponsor. Contact me

for more information by calling

the church office or email

alma@firstchurchdc.com

Thank you, God bless you!

Alma

¿Estás listo para

los días festivos?

¡No puedo creer que

Navidad ya esté

por llegar!

¿Recuerdas cuando recibiste tu primera Biblia? ¿Cuántos años tenías 11, 15, o quizás 40? La

emoción es la misma!

Instruye al niño en su camino, Y

aun cuando fuere viejo no se

apartará de él. Proverbios 22:6

Padres y familia en Cristo,

marquen su calendario el 15 de

Noviembre del 2015 niños(as) de

tercer grado recibirán su primer

Biblia...QUE EMOCION!

¡Qué gran regalo para un niño(a)

tener antes de Navidad su

primera Biblia! Familia de FUMC

tu puedes ser parte de este

emocionante día!

¿COMO? Conviértete en un

mentor o patrocinador de Biblia.

Comunícate conmigo para más

informes llamando a la oficina de

la iglesia o email

alma@firstchurchdc.com

Gracias, Dios les bendiga!

Alma

Student MinistriesA Note From Bryce

"But when the Israelites cried out to the Lord, the Lord raised up for them a deliverer, Ehud son of Gera, a left-handed man."

- Judges 3:15

The time of the judges is a unique time in Israel's history. Israel had just settled in to the holy land. They were a new kingdom, yet they did not have a king. Instead, God was their king, and when they needed human leadership, God would raise up a judge. The role of the judge depended on the needs of Israel, from military leadership to bringing the people back to God. As our youth continue to look at some lesser known Bible characters this month, we are going to hear some strange stories, a couple of which are about these judges. One of my favorite judges is Ehud. As Ehud is called by God, we are told that he is left-handed. This may seem as though it might be an unimportant detail, but it is because of this detail that he is able to sneak a sword into a meeting with the King of Moab undetected. As we read this story, we will look at how God calls each of us to use our unique gifts and talents. What is God calling you to use? Is God calling you to make beautiful works of art or sing in the choir? Is God calling you to comfort those that are sick or injured? Is God calling you to protect those who cannot protect themselves? Whatever it may be, you are uniquely gifted to do whatever God may be calling you to do.

Weekly Programs

Sunday School: Our Sunday School program meets Sunday mornings from 10-11 in the RZ Room. We are working on "Synago" - from the greek meaning, "Come Together." Throughout this study we will discover how in working as a group, we draw closer to each other and to God. RZ (Reality Zone): Our youth ministry offers youth an opportunity to discover what it means to be in a real, authentic relationship with the God who created, redeems, and sustains all things. This year we are studying "The B-Team" in which we learn about Biblical characters who have been lost to time. Middle school meets from 4:15-7:30, while high school meets from 5:30-8:15.

What to Know: Each year our community hosts a

NUMANA packaging event. Over the course of one Saturday,

we package hundreds of thousands of meals for those who

are hungry around the world. This year, we are packaging meals

for those in need here in Southwest Kansas. We will

package on Saturday, November 7 from 8:30-12:30.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to be the hands and

feet of Christ in service to the least fortunate in our midst. Would

you consider signing up for one of the two-hour shifts starting at

either 8:30 or 10:30? Our youth will be packaging from 10:30-

12:30.

Upcoming Dates: Sunday School Nov 1

RZ/Pilgrimage Nov 4

NUMANA Nov 7

Sunday School Nov 8

RZ/Pilgrimage Nov 11

Sunday School Nov 15

RZ/Pilgrimage Nov 18

Sunday School Nov 22

No RZ/Pilgrimage Nov 25

Sunday School Nov 29

SARAH SAYS

"Two people are better than one. ......

A rope made out of three cords isn't easily

broken." Ecclesiastes 4:9a; 12b

Do you remember the story about the child who was walking along the beach throwing the starfish back into the ocean? Someone came along and asked why she was doing that- it wouldn't make any difference since there were so many starfish. The child replied, "But it makes a difference to this one!" Dee McKnight shared with the staff a new twist on that story...the person who was throwing back the starfish would stop lean over and do something each time before the starfish was thrown into the water. When asked what he was doing? The person replied, "I'm texting my friends to come and help me throw the starfish back." Soon over 100 people filled the beach, all working together to toss the starfish back to the water and safety. Just as our scripture from Ecclesiastes says we are stronger with someone to help us. AND then even stronger when God is the center of that three cord rope of our life. When you want to do something major or are facing something beyond yourself- strengthen yourself with the rope of another person or many depending AND then put God in the middle of your challenge. It is harder to break such a bond! Be fortified by God's presence and others’ help each day!

COLD WEATHER IS COMING-

BLANKETS NEEDED For Our UM Care Center here in Dodge New or Gently Used & Clean Blankets or Quilts

Any Size Crib - Queen Bring to the church Sarah's office

or drop off at UM Care Center 1700 Ave F Thank You!!!

YOU’RE INVITED

Turkey Dinner & Holiday Market Sublette United Methodist Church

Corner of Carson & Pursley Sublette, KS

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

A free-will donation for the meal is requested. Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Rolls, Jell-O Salad, & Pie. *The Holiday Market opens at 5:00 p.m. Donations for the hand-made quilt will be accepted. Quilt drawing at 7:00 p.m. ~ Need not be present to win.

THANK YOU

Thanks to all who sent us off with thoughts & prayers when Buss went on the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Our Kent, Jana, Haley & myself enjoyed this awesome trip, also. God Bless, Donna & Buss Imel

FRIENDSHIP FEAST

Friendship Feast is currently having their annual fund drive. They are requesting donations of any amount which may be sent to Friendship Feast Association, P.O. Box 1075, Dodge City KS 67801.

UMW READING PROGRAM

Return to Sender by Julia Alvarez

Is it possible to be patriotic and do something illegal? This question reverberates throughout the book. The story is told from the viewpoint of two eleven-going-on-twelve-year-olds. Tyler lives on a farm in Vermont. He loves the farm and the swallows that come in summer and the constellations he sees through his grandfather’s telescope. Mari was born in Mexico but her two little sisters are American. They haven’t seen their mother for over a year while their father and uncles are working on the farm in Vermont. These two young people become friends and they learn about trust and truth, generosity and showing love for all people. They teach us that we must believe in each other and do everything we can to make life better for people everywhere. Pat Kolb Social Action (youth 2015)

An Invisible Thread by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski The author recounts how she first met Maurice, an eleven-year-old panhandler. She was walking to her apartment in Manhattan and he asked if she had a quarter. He was really hungry. She just walked past, then for some reason she went back. She didn’t give him a quarter, she took him to lunch. They went to McDonalds and she told him he could have anything he wanted. Then she asked if she could join him. Miss Laura met him for lunch again the next Monday, and the next and the next… Later on as they shopped, cooked, set the table and did laundry together, Maurice eagerly learned many everyday things. He learned about saving money, that it is important to be on time to school, and even how to blow his nose. Miss Laura routinely washed his clothes because he had no way to do it himself. One day he brought a big bag of soiled clothes for her to wash. Afterward, Maurice “was thrilled by how fresh and clean they were…He was taking on responsibilities and seeing to it that his family had clean clothes.” The author knew why she didn’t stop when she first saw Maurice. She says, “I ignored him, very simply, because he wasn’t in my schedule.” He was a child in serious trouble, but because she went back, Maurice learned to make wise choices and make a good life for himself and his family. Peg Abbey Education for Mission (large print 2014)

LISTS, LISTS, LISTS!

Below are the names of those who are sponsoring flowers, broadcasts, bells, Wednesday evening meals, and Upper Rooms for the month of November.

PULPIT FLOWERS

November 1 Joanne Whelchel November 8 Phyllis Madden November 15 Sue Stoppel November 22 Mrs. O.L. Barngrover November 29 Advent Wreath

RADIO BROADCASTS - $100 November 1 Charlcie Black November 8 available November 15 available November 22 available November 29 Harrison Barns

TOWER BELLS - $75 WEEK OF November 1-7 available November 8-14 Kathie Schlereth November 15-21 Denton Families November 22-28 Kornechuks

WEDNESDAY MEALS - $100

November 4 available November 11 available November 18 available November 25 available

UPPER ROOM SPONSOR 2015 Ann Frigon & Preferred Investments

SYMPATHY

We express our sympathy to… …Marshall Perez & family on the death of his brother. …the family of Everett Fitzwater. …the family of Gus Crump. …the family of Doug Smith. …Dee Smoll & family on the death of her step-father. ...Chalene Page & family on the death of her son.

Guests in Worship Sunday We were delighted to welcome these guests at our services:

(September 20, 2015) In – Town

Mick & Barb Lewis, Terry & Micki Webb. Out – of – Town

Norris & Carol Brewer. (September 27, 2015)

In – Town Terry & Micki Webb.

Out – of – Town Patrick & Tonya Greenleaf, Sydney Shepherd, Richard & Michelle Inman.

(October 4, 2015) In-Town

Edna Maley, Judy Perkins, Rhonda Rossi, Nancy Jo Schmidt, Terry & Micki Webb, Eduardo Pastran, Scott Maynard.

Out-of-Town Melinda Hodgson, Jack & Elaine Shutt.

(October 11, 2015) In – Town

Terry & Micki Webb. Out – of – Town

Blake Carter, Kelsey Cook, Jim & Martha Turner, Tracey Dickenson.

(October 18, 2015) In – Town

Tereza Rodriquez. Out – of – Town

Teri Merrifield, Rick & Mary Perkins, Jeff, Randa, & Raeleigh Weeks.

Out – of – Town Bulletins Jim & Sarah Godbey, Hutchinson, KS

Jerre & Jalynn Nolte, & Rex Trauer at the Italian

Dinner Rex won at the Ice Cream Social.

OBITUARIES

Kathleen Foster

(November 12, 1924 - September 24, 2015)

Kathleen Foster, 90, died September 24,

2015 at Trinity Manor Nursing Home,

Dodge City. She was born on November 12,

1924 near Offerle, Kansas, the daughter of

Anthony J. and Lilla (Mills) Thennes.

She grew up in the Offerle area, then moved

north of Kinsley. She attended elementary

school in a country school, and later

attended and graduated from Kinsley High

School in 1943. She worked for

Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in

Kinsley for a period. On April 19, 1953, she

married Donald Foster in Kinsley. He

preceded her in death on January 30, 2013.

She later moved to the Sublette, Satanta

area. She ironed clothes before becoming

employed with J.C. Penney for sixteen

years. She was a member of the Pink Ladies

at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge

City for fifteen years, and was also a regular

blood donor to the American Red Cross,

giving 21 gallons of blood. She was a

longtime member of the First United

Methodist Church of Dodge City and a

member of the Builders Class, and the

church extension unit. She enjoyed arts and

crafts, drawing and painting, and loved

square dancing, participating in that activity

for thirty-five years. She also enjoyed

making baby caps for Western Plains

Medical Complex.

She is survived by four sons Joe Ausmus,

Dodge City, Darrell Foster, Westminster,

Colorado; Douglas Foster, Yucaipa,

California; and Kyle Foster, Mentone,

California, seven grandchildren and seven

great grandchildren.

Funeral service was held at the First United

Methodist Church, Dodge City on Tuesday,

September 29, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. with

Rev. Jerre Nolte presiding. Burial followed

at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, Fort

Dodge. Memorials are suggested to the First

United Methodist Church or Hospice of the

Prairie, both of Dodge City in care of Swaim

Funeral Home, 1901 6th Avenue, Dodge

City, Kansas, 67801.

Gus J. Crump

(August 2, 1915 - October 10, 2015)

DODGE CITY – Gus Joseph Crump, 100,

died October 10, 2015 at Brookdale Senior

Living, Dodge City. He was born on August

2, 1915 in Walsenburg, CO, the son of

Joseph and Sophia (Fartarel) Crump.

Gus attended school in Walsenburg CO and

graduated in 1933. In 1938 he married Irene

McAllister. They later divorced. After

working various jobs in Colorado, he moved

to Dodge City and worked at the new Silver

Spur Lodge owned by J.L Hart. Five years

later he went to work as the Office Manager

for Dr. B.C. Champlin at the Dodge City

Veterinary Clinic and worked there for 20

years.

On August 6, 1962, he married Mildred Le

(Harvey) Hoover. She preceded him in death

on August 31, 2003.

He was a member of the First United

Methodist Church of Dodge City. He was a

very active member in the community,

serving as the past President of the Boot Hill

Saddle Club, past President of the Kansas

Western Horsemen’s Association, member

of the Board of Directors of the National

Little Britches Rodeo Association and

President of the Coronado Car Club of

Dodge City. Gus also served as a Deputy

Marshal of the Dodge City Marshals Posse,

holding badge Number 2 under the

leadership of former Marshal of Dodge City,

Kenneth House. As Deputy Marshal he was

honored to meet President John F. Kennedy

in Dodge City and was invited, along with

the Posse, to ride in his Inaugural Parade in

Washington D.C. He was instrumental in

establishing the Dodge City’s Little Britches

Rodeo in the early 1960’s and the Dodge

City Roundup Rodeo. In 2011 Gus was

inducted into the Dodge City Round Up Hall

of Fame.

Gus is survived by two brothers, Lee Crump

of Walsenburg and Bill Crump of Lander,

WY; two sons Larry Crump and wife Janet

of Pueblo West, CO and Gary Crump and

wife Dorothy of Pueblo West, CO; two step

daughters Lana Gaye Hoover of Seattle, WA

and Pamela Burnside-Hoover of West

Plains, MO. He is also survived by five

grand-children, eight great grandchildren,

five great great grandchildren and three

great great great grandchildren. Gus is

preceded in death by his parents; wife,

Mildred; and grand daughter, Andrea Brush-

Hoover. Gus was also a Special Grandpa to

Michelle Smith and her family, Dodge City,

Kansas.

Funeral service was held Thursday October

15, 2015 at 10:00 am at the First United

Methodist Church Dodge City with Rev.

Jerre Nolte presiding. Burial followed in the

Fairview Cemetery, Montezuma, Kansas.

The family suggests donations to the Ford

County Humane Society in care of Ziegler

Funeral Chapel 1901 N. 14th Ave Dodge

City, Kansas 67801.

Everett L. Fitzwater

(August 2, 1918 - October 7, 2015)

DODGE CITY - Everett Lyle Fitzwater, 97,

died October 7, 2015 at Presbyterian Manor

of the Plains, Dodge City. He was born on

August 2, 1918 at Westfall, the son of Ray

and Iva (Kidwell) Fitzwater.

Everett was a graduate of Solomon High

School and Emporia State University. On

August 31, 1942 he married Hazel N.

Rabourn at Montezuma. She preceded him

in death on April 6, 2002. Mr. Fitzwater

coached and taught school at Arnold,

Haviland, and Mullinville. He later was an

area office administrator for ANR Pipeline

retiring in 1983.

He was a member of the First United

Methodist Church and Builders Sunday

School Class, and RSVP of Dodge City.

Everett is survived by his daughter, Royanna

Brehm and husband Col. (Ret) Philip Brehm

of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; granddaughter,

Sonja Gross and husband Jay of Egg Harbor,

New Jersey; two great grandchildren,

Madison Gross and Jackson Gross. He was

preceded in death by his parents; two

brothers, Rex and Max; and infant sister.

Graveside service was held at Maple Grove

Cemetery on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at

11:00 AM with Rev. Jerre Nolte presiding.

In Lieu of flowers memorials are suggested

to the First United Methodist Church or

Presbyterian Manor of the Plains both in

care of Swaim Funeral Home, 1901 6th Ave,

Dodge City, KS 67801. Thoughts and

memories may be shared in the online guest

book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

Douglas James Smith

(October 10, 1945 - October 12, 2015)

Dodge City - Douglas James Smith, 70, died

October 12, 2015 at Enid, Oklahoma. He

was born on October 10, 1945 at Boone,

Iowa the son of James and Florence

(Risinger) Smith. He grew up in Dodge City

and graduated from Dodge City High

School.

Doug served in the U.S. Navy during the

Viet Nam Conflict for four years. On July 6,

1974 he married Charlen "Cha Ree" Wycoff

in Dodge City. Doug worked at the First

United Methodist Church in Dodge City for

many years. He enjoyed riding his

motorcycle and traveling.

He was a member of the First United

Methodist Church, St. Bernard Lodge #222

AF & AM and Howard Gotschall Post #

1714, V.F.W. all of Dodge City and was

also a clown for the Shriners.

Doug is survived by a daughter Klaressa

"KaCee" Smith and companion Chris

Richards, Dodge City; a sister-in-law,

Christy (Don) Hornung, Dodge City; and

seven nieces and nephews. He was preceded

in death by his parents and wife Cha Ree on

August 23, 2003.

Funeral service was held at First United

Methodist Church, Dodge City on Friday,

October 16, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev.

Jerre Nolte presiding. Burial followed at

Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City with

military graveside rites by Howard

Gotschall Post # 1714, V.F.W. and

KSARNG Military Honors. Memorials are

suggested to First United Methodist Church

in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and

memories may be shared in the online guest

book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

Please help us! If you know someone has gone into the hospital, will have surgery or needs a visit- please call the church office- 227-8181 (Anytime day or night- if it's after office hours you can leave a message on the answering machine.) Or call Sarah - 338-7526. Thank you!! We'd rather hear 6 times than not at all!

The Church’s Vital Statistics

Date Worship

Attendance

Last Year

Worship

Attendance

Sunday

School

Last Year

Sunday

School

Giving Last Year

Giving

9/27

342 304 93 127 10,287 8,850

10/04

302 320 113 125 12,527 11,151

10/11

287 334 102 109 8,058 7,658

10/18

269 331 102 132 6,705 8,328

YTD

12,764 13,253 4,194 4,4189 471,783 483,010

YTD avg

311 316 105 100

Ministry & Mission Giving

Needed for 2015: $77,563

Received as of 10/18: $55,500

Still Needed: $22,063

Persons From Our Congregation Living in Nursing/Rest Homes

(Does not include those in Independent Living Apartments at Manor of the Plains) Please remember in prayer those in nursing/rest homes.

If you know of anyone we have missed, call us at 227-8181.

Trinity Manor

Georgene Nuss

Darleen Mapel

Velma Faulds

Patsy Craven

Inez Stoltz

Joyce Crosby

Richard Woodworth

Jim Creevey

Arizona

Dick Kline

Sterling House

Elkhart

Larry & Janet

Maurer

Montezuma

Lucille McGrew

Topeka

Leon Allen

Anna Allen

Manor of the Plains

Lula May Woodson

Bob Borthwick

Dale Tuxhorn

Rex McGugin

Dora Lee Starks

Irene Hastings

Everett Fieser

Norma Schoen

Bob Meanor

Jeanette Shewey

Katie Webb

Bob Swaim

Good Samaritan

Dorothy Huck

Virginia Bierce

Edna Maley

Linda Mahieu

Alice Kolsky

Garden City

Marjory Howarter

Ilah Stone

Jacquelin Kirmer

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November 2015

Change Service Requested

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SERVING NURSING HOMES COMMUNIOIN

We are in urgent need of volunteers to serve communion at our nursing homes. Due to moves, etc. we are short on servers. Please let the office know (227-8181) if you would be willing to help in this ministry.

REMEMBER M & M’s

First United Methodist Church’s Mission Statement:

“Creating Opportunities for people to encounter Christ in ways

that they might believe and be made new.”