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WHERE YOUR HEART IS … MATTERS!

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

- Matthew 6:21 (NIV)

Last month, we talked about the first of eight systems of a healthy church. The first system was called “The Assimilation System” (‘Connections System’ here at DUMC). That system is about biblical hospitality—how to treat people who come to our church in such a way as to ‘close the back door,’ helping to grow a desire within them to return and become a regular part of the Body of Christ. True hospitality will do that!

This past month, I began to study system #2 in my coaching network—“The Stewardship System.” The reason it’s so important for us to learn this system is this: It’s impossible to become a fully-developing FOLLOWER of Jesus without becoming a fully-developing steward of our resources. So often the Church breezes over the whole topic of stewardship, but what I’ve learned so far is that if we do, we’ve missed it! We’ve missed out on a huge part of the treasure we find in being a true FOLLOWER of Jesus! Other than John 3:16, the above scripture is also worth committing to memory. Read this scripture again and think about it for a moment (Matt. 6:21, NIV): “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” As FOLLOWERS of Jesus, he is supposed to be #1 in our

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lives—nothing ever competing for 1st place! But, is that always the case? I think there’re reasons Jesus said what he did. And the first among many is simply that we’re human beings who … want what we want … when we want it … and, often, what we want first is not him! Some time ago an elderly man living in New Jersey made an unusual discovery as he leafed through an old family Bible. Many years earlier, his aunt had died and left it to him. Part of her will read: "To my beloved Steven Marsh I bequeath my family Bible and all it contains, along with the residue of my estate after my funeral expenses and just and lawful debts are paid." When everything had been settled the nephew got a few hundred dollars plus the old volume mentioned in the will. … After the money was used up, his only support was a small pension, and for more than 30 years he lived in poverty. Then one day he cleaned out his attic in preparation for a move to his son's home where he hoped to spend his old age. There in a trunk was the family Bible he had inherited. Opening it, he was amazed to find bank notes scattered throughout its pages. He counted over $5000 in cash. Within his reach were riches he could have been enjoying all along…

Sometimes, it’s the same with us. We think we know what true treasures in this life are all about, only to find out just how temporal they really are. (What do they say? You’ll never see a hearse pulling a U-Haul?) It’s only in Jesus that true treasure lies, for in that relationship we find the only thing that will last forever! Again, it’s impossible to become a fully-developing FOLLOWER of Jesus without becoming a fully-developing steward of our resources… We cannot separate stewardship from discipleship. It’s a vital component of our walk with Christ—our life with God. How we handle the resources God has entrusted to us says everything about what/who is #1 in our lives! We have to make sure we know where our heart is … at all times. Is Jesus the one we’re being faithful to? See you in the House of Stewards,

Pastor Rom

MISSION & OUTREACH NEWS

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING MEAL The Iowa County Thanksgiving community meal will be at DUMC this year on November 22nd. If you are interested in helping, there are sign-up sheets in the fellowship hall. HOMELESS SHELTER OF IOWA COUNTY We are continuing to support the Iowa County Homeless Shelter through our church. If you would like to donate money or items for the shelter contact Jeff or Juanita Starr. You may earmark your check to homeless shelter. Our current needs are: shampoo, dish soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, kitchen towels, paper towels. SHOEBOX MINISTRY The shoebox Project has been completed, with $1,030.31 in financial contributions and $226.10 in expenses for items purchased, leaving a balance of $804.21 for postage. 100 boxes were filled! LOOSE CHANGE October and November loose change will be going to support the Iowa County Thanksgiving & Christmas Meals. Currently we do not have enough money to support these two outreaches this year. We have not needed to ask for funding before from the public. We serve 300-400 people per event. Our church is hosting Thanksgiving this year. ALUMINUM CANS Please continue to bring your aluminum cans to church. All monies from the aluminum will go to "Helping Hand", a church outreach to local people in need of assistance. We only help individuals/familes once a year.

All women of the church are invited and encouraged to attend the following events.

Local Unit Meetings and special happenings:

The next meeting of our local unit will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 1 in the Activity Room of UHH Nursing/Rehab Facility. There will be an officer’s meeting at 6:30 PM. The World Thank Offering program will be presented by members of the Grace Post Circle. The Evening Star Circle will serve refreshments.

The Evening Star Circle will meet on Monday, November 12 at 7:00 PM at the home of Robin Digman. Gayl Stewart will serve refreshments and Charlene Mingst will present the devotions. The Grace Post Circle will meet on Monday, November 19 at 1:30 PM at the home of Cathryn Tredinnick with Lois Dobson presenting the devotions.

We wish to thank everyone who helped to make our Fall Rummage/Bake Sale a huge success. Your contributions of rummage items, bake sale goodies, and your time and “muscle” before, during, and after the sale are greatly appreciated. Because of your generosity our UMW will be able to support local, state, and international mission projects. Thanks again!

CHOIR NEWS NOVEMBER CHOIR SCHEDULE: The choir will sing at the 9:00 AM services on the following Sundays in November: November 4, 11, and 18. We will rehearse at 8:15 AM preceding the services as well as after the November 4 service. New as well as “returning” members are always welcome.

"Pull Yourself Together!"

You've heard it a million times. Others may have said it to you or you may have said it to yourself. But things just aren't coming together. You're still hurting. You still feel like things are falling apart. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers who will walk with you, listen to you, and provide confidential one-to-one care, as you search through the pieces and find what is truly in your heart. To learn more about Stephen Ministry for yourself or someone you know, talk to one of our Stephen Leaders: Pastor Rom, Gail Ray, or Beth Schlueter. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you!

THANKS FROM ROM, JANE & FAMILY!

A very special thank-you to all who have supported us through the recent loss of Rev. R.A. Pegram. Thank you for all of the

cards, memorial gifts, and various ways that you have supported us. All memorial gifts were donated to the "R.A.

Pegram Fund for Leadership Development and Church Revitalization" through Faith United Methodist Church, Neenah,

WI. (where R.A. served the last 19 years of his full-time ministry). Again, thanks for all that you've done to be supportive

during this time. You have been a blessing, indeed! Rom & Jane

CURRENT MONTH SEPTEMBER 2012

Monthly Income $12,915

Monthly Expenses Paid $ 11,518

Net Income for month $ 1,397

Apportionments Paid $ 1,081 (figure included in Monthly Expenses Paid)

Unpaid Apportionments $ 1,081 (not included in Monthly Expenses Paid)

YEAR TOTALS THROUGH CURRENT MONTH

Years Income $109,978

Years Expenses Paid $121,519

Net Income for Year $< 11,540>

Apportionments Paid $ 4,324 (figure included in Years Expenses Paid)

Unpaid Apportionments $15,134 (not included in Years Expenses Paid)

TOTAL APPORTIONMENTS DUE FOR YEAR $ 25,944

APPORTIONMENTS DUE PER MONTH $ 2,162

Lois McComish

Finance Chair

YOUR GENEROUS OFFERINGS TO MISSION & OUTREACH MINISTRY FOR 2012

Jan-March: Imagine No Malaria $430.54 April-May-June: USA Tornado Relief $433.18 Golden Cross Sunday $107.00 July-September: Shoebox Postage $1,030.31 [$226.10 spent on items leaving $804.21 for postage)]

VBS - Living Water International $377.65 Total Mission & Outreach Giving: $2,752.29

November 2012 A STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE FOR YOUR CHURCH

#283 Giving breaks the temptation of greed. “The one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind.” (2 Corinthians 9:6-7a) Roy and Mirabel Deming lived a life marked by gratitude and thanksgiving for their family and their church family. In addition to establishing two different Charitable Gift Annuities, they expressed their thanks for the opportunity to serve Christ through the Church by naming the Minister’s Pension Memorial Fund here at the Foundation as the recipient of 5% of their residual estate at the time of their death. Their children agreed to add a more to that amount and sent a donation to deposit into this special fund established to supplement the pension for Wisconsin United Methodist pastors. Their daughter, Joan Deming wrote, “My parents were always grateful for the many ways the church supported them, especially in their retirement. As a family we are very pleased to send this final gift in honor of them to further benefit all pastors.” What are you thankful for in the life and ministry of the church? What might you consider as a gift in your will to further the love of Christ through the ministry of your local church or another ministry? The Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation is ready to help everyone meet their charitable giving goals, both clergy and laity. At this time of thanksgiving, we invite you to make sure the Church is included in your will. For more information on how you might do that, please contact us at:

Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation 750 Windsor Street Suite 305, P.O. Box 620

Sun Prairie, WI 53590-0620 1-888-903-9863 or wumf@wumf.org

Helps for the Stewardship Chair

This is My Church

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This is my church.

It is composed of people like me.

We make it what it is.

It will be friendly if I am.

Its pews will be filled if I help fill them.

It will do great works if I work.

It will make generous gifts to many causes

if I’m a generous giver.

It will bring other people into its worship and fellowship if I bring

them.

It will be a church of loyalty and love, of fearlessness and faith

and a church of noble spirit …

if I, who make it what it is, am filled with these.

Therefore, with the help of God

I shall dedicate myself to the task of being

all the things I want my church to be.

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A woman was asked by a co-worker,

"What is it like to be a Christian?"

She replied, "It is like being a pumpkin. God

picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. Then God cuts off

the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff.

God removes the seeds of doubt, hate, greed,

etc., and then carves you a new smiling face and

puts the light of Christ inside of you to shine

for the entire world to see."

Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation 750 Windsor Street Ste 305, P.O. Box 620

Sun Prairie, WI 53590-0620 1-888-903-9863 or wumf@wumf.org

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DAY

DINNER FOR THE PEOPLE OF IOWA COUNTY

Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings at no cost

Date: Thursday, November 22, 12:00-1:30 PM Where: Here at DUMC! Reservations: For a delivered meal, or to eat at the church, call

London at 608-574-0115

NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED IN "ESSENTIAL TRANSFORMATION" NEXT FALL (2013)!

This is a note to anyone who will be a sophomore in high school and up by next fall who wish to take the Essential Transformation (E.T.) Class--especially as a prerequisite to either Confirmation or Membership at DUMC (though all, including members, are welcome to study the Christian faith with us). If interested, you need to be active in one of our weekly worship celebrations starting right now ... and throughout the year--regularly. In other words, if you are seriously interested in taking a step into Confirmation or Membership, this needs to be seen in your desire to be active in this Body of Christ and supportive of our ongoing ministries before taking the class! This will be a major consideration for anyone considering taking E.T. next fall for the above reasons. This is both an issue of care & integrity when it comes to membership at DUMC. Thank you for your understanding! Pastor Rom

ADULT FELLOWSHIP

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novemBER BIRTHDAYS Daylight Savings Time

Ends November 4th!

Remember to set your

clock back.

HANGING OF THE GREENS

All are cordially invited to join us the day

after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 23 at 5:00 PM to decorate the church for the

holiday season!

PLEASE PRAY: Dorothy Leffler, Zachary Schwalbach, Lois Wieland, Marilyn Liddle, 229th military unit in Afghanistan; Jessica Hazlett’s Father, Carl Jonas’s family and his spine issues, Jessica Wand

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

LIFE LINE SCREENING

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at DUMC Please call 1-800-324-9458 to register

________________________________________ BELMONT UMC FALL DINNER

Sunday, November 4, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM 762-5157 for more information

THE CHRISTMAS KETTLE The Salvation Army is currently looking for a Kettle

Coordinator for Dodgeville. Please see bulletin board or call for more details or if interested- Angela at 920-980-7938

Election – Tuesday, November 6th Don’t forget to vote

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REWEY UMC BEEF & PORK FALL SUPPER Saturday, November 3 – 4:30 to 7:30 PM

943-8926 for more information _______________________________________

FAMILY FORCE 5 & DISCIPLE

Saturday, November 3 Kimberly High School

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