THE EVANGEL-APRIL/MAY 2018...Apr 03, 2018 · Camp REECE is August 8-12, 2018. The camp provides a...
Transcript of THE EVANGEL-APRIL/MAY 2018...Apr 03, 2018 · Camp REECE is August 8-12, 2018. The camp provides a...
THE EVANGEL-APRIL/MAY 2018 FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK This month’s newsletter is going to be a commercial for Walk to Emmaus. This 72 hour experience is hands-down one of the best things I have ever done. I am not afraid to tell you it is like going on vacation from everything (even your watch) and putting loving and caring Christians in charge of your time. To be together with lots of other men or women who are all on the weekend to make sure “you” are taken care of is a real treat (also talking about the food). They will show you the true meaning of the love of Jesus’ community like you have never felt before. Walk to Emmaus is a comfortable environment to learn from peers first-hand about the love of Jesus. On the weekend there are 15 short talks spread out over the 72 hours. There is a group of staff to care for everything and lots of breaks and food. We often have seniors and as young as after college attend. They will accommodate for any dietary or special needs during the weekend.
Here is the deal (something important is about to follow), you just simply need to experience this. It is a gift of incredible proportions. We have our 2nd chance to have this in our area and I don’t want any of us to miss this chance. On July 12th through 15th the men have their chance to go. And on July 19th through 22nd the women’s weekend will be happening. Please understand the Church will cover your expenses. We will sponsor you as a church and pray for you while you’re there. All the while, we will be there for your family while you’re gone. This will be the most relaxed and worry free you have been since adult-ing. So if you have ANY questions, please ask any of us that have been, and we will give you answers.
Now let’s talk about my recent Israel trip! What a blessing that in February I was able to visit the Holy land. It was an amazing trip sponsored by the Knights Templar. We saw lots of amazing sites and those places really make the scriptures come alive. To be at the place of the upper room and look across to the walls of Jerusalem was simply a treat. To walk on the same steps our Savior must have walked is breathtaking. One of my highlights was that my roommate
and I were locked in overnight in the Church of the Holy Seplechure and spent a couple hours in the Seplechure itself, which during the day has at least a 2-hour line (and we had the place to ourselves all night). All in all, it was a great trip and the entire time we all felt very safe and cared for. If you want to see more or some of the stuff I brought back and a few of the 4k photos I took, check the calendar of events for my sharing time at each church.
Blessings to you all! Jason W. Collier
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
YOUTH GROUP MONEY WALL: The CIA Youth Group has a fundraiser, called a
“Money Wall” located on the east wall of the sanctuary. You just take an envelope with the number of the dollars you’d like to donate to the youth group. Put the money into the envelope and leave the envelope on the lectern. Donations will support youth ministry events, student missions, supplies and resources.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The month of April, all Youth Group
meetings will be held in Ainsworth. They are still in need of a volunteer/s to prepare and serve a meal at 5:30 PM on Sunday, April 29. Please let Nick or Sam know if they could plan on your help with this meal, or to chaperone any of the Sunday’s in April. Youth Group meets from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
YOUTH GROUP LEADERS: Nick Yoder: 319-325-8070; [email protected] Sam Kruse: 319-471-1894; [email protected]
HAPPY 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!! The family of Larry and Kathi Bean invite the Ainsworth Community Church Family to help honor them at an Anniversary celebration on Sunday, April 8 at the Marr Park Conservation Center, 1-4 PM. No gifts, please! Just come and wish them well.
POT-LUCK AND ISRAEL PROGRAM APRIL 8 & 15 Join us Sunday, April 8 from 6-8 PM at the Ainsworth Community Church Fellowship Hall for a Pot-luck supper. Following the meal, Pastor Jason will share information and photos of his trip to Israel. He will repeat the program April 15, United Church of Crawfordsville. Bring a dish to pass. Table service and beverage will be provided.
ACCW APRIL 12, 1:30 PM FELLOWSHIP HALL the next meeting of ACCW is set for Thursday, April 12 at 1:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Marcia Wilson is responsible for the program; Wilma Chalupa is hostess for the day. Welcome back Snowbirds!!
COLTHURST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION: 4.15 Youth who have been active in the church by being involved in Kids’ Club, youth group, puppet ministry, and other church activities are eligible to apply for the Colthurst Scholarship. Write a letter (there is not a form) to the selection committee sharing an overview of your church, school, community, and family activities and responsibilities plus your future plans.
Submit the letter to the Ainsworth Community Church Office by Sunday, April 15. It may be mailed to: Ainsworth Community Church, PO Box 40, Ainsworth, IA 52201; OR emailed to [email protected] Recipients announced during May 6 worship.
FOOD PANTRY – APRIL 18 AND MAY 16 The Ainsworth Community Church Mission Committee Food Pantry will be open April 18 and May 16 from 3-6 PM in the Fellowship Hall. If these times don’t work for you and you need food, call Kathi at 319-657-2387.
INGATHERING MONIES The Ainsworth Community Church Mission Committee Food Pantry has been awarded $150 from the Ingathering Hunger Grant Program. This is from the Southeast District of the United Methodist Church. Congratulations to the Committee. We know you will put the monies to great use in our community!
MAN STUFF - APRIL, 21TH 2018
Plan now to join the Men’s Field Day on Saturday, April 21, from 9:30 AM to 3 PM, at 22992 Hwy 79, Danville IA. (1 mile west of Harmony Church).The speaker is Dr. Matthew Prihoda. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. FMI: manstuffministries.com Note: Rain date is April 28th.
CHURCH CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS DUE APRIL 21 Any youth in the Ainsworth Community Church family is eligible to apply for financial assistance to attend church camp. The Christian Education Committee has a short application for you to complete. Copies will be at the back of the church or contact Karen Megchelsen at 319-430-0496. Completed applications are due to the church office by Saturday, April 21 or email the requested information by April 21 to: [email protected].
CARD SHOWER - BERNICE DARBY – APRIL 30 On Monday, April 30, Bernice Darby will celebrate her 97th birthday. Please consider making her day more special by honoring her with a birthday card. Please send it to: Bernice Darby, PO Box 309, Rm #337, Kalona, IA 52247. Thank you!
CROOKED CREEK CHRISTIAN CAMP EVENTS Save the date for Crooked Creek Wild, May 5, 2018! Registration is open NOW! www.crookedcreekcamp.org/crooked-creek-wild The challenge-course run begins at 10:00 AM with a free-will donation lunch to follow. More details and photos of last year’s event are online. Please consider joining us for Spring Cleaning this April at Crooked Creek. We’re looking for volunteers to help clean, landscape, organize and MORE! Go online to sign-up for a date and time that works for you!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FAFA62EA7FB6-spring
CONFIRMATION AND SENIOR SUNDAY – MAY 6 Mark your calendar for May 6! We will welcome youth as new members of our church; honor high school graduated and acknowledge college graduates. Recipient/s of the Colthurst Scholarship will be announced. The celebration will begin at 10 AM with special treats at the snack table. The honorees will be there to receive your congratulations.
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE – MAY 17-18 May 17-18 ten leaders from each church will attend a Right now Leadership conference in Chicago. The conference is for leaders who believe that the mission of the church matters. They will be learning from amazing speakers: David Ferguson, Jonathan Evans, Kyle Idleman, Sharon Hodde Miller, and Jonathan Pokluda. If you are interested in participating, please see Pastor Jason. We still have just a few slots available. You can look up more info at: http://www.rightnowconferences.org/home-chicago.
THANK YOU!! TO ALL KIDS’ CLUB WORKERS THANK YOU to everyone assisting with Kids’ Club! It was another great season. Every teacher, helper, parent and participant plays a very important role in this ministry. Please know your efforts are noted AND appreciated!
OFFERING TO SUPPORT FOGELMAN’S –MAY 20 Sunday, May 20, ACC will have a special collection to support the mission work of Lynn and Sharon Fogelman (Goodwin). They are grateful for your prayers and financial support. Financial support may
be sent it to: TMS Global, PO Box 922637, Norcross, GA 30010-2637. In the memo indicate: “3017 FOG SUP”. You may write to them: [email protected].
PENTECOST CELEBRATION SUNDAY, MAY 20 Pentecost Sunday is a commemoration and celebration of the receiving of the Holy Spirit by the early church. On Sunday, May 20 please wear something red to worship as part of our Pentecost Sunday observance at Ainsworth Community Church.
ROB YODER GRADUATION PARTY MAY 27 The family of Rob Yoder is extending an invitation to the Ainsworth Community Church Family to join them in celebrating Rob’s graduation on Sunday, May 27th. The party (a brunch) will be held at the Washington County Conservation Center, Marr Park, from 10:30 AM to 2 PM. We wish you a blessed future, Rob!
CAMP REECE OFFERING – JUNE 3 Camp REECE is August 8-12, 2018. The camp provides a safe outdoor camping experience to persons with disabilities ages 5-80 years of age one week out of the year. Donations-large or small, will be collected Sunday, June 3 in the donation jar at back of church – small brown envelopes will be available.
OUTDOOR WORSHIP –JUNE 17, MARR PARK
The “2018 Worship in the Park” and family potluck is Sunday, June 17 at Marr Park. Worship will begin at 10:30 AM in the Conservation Education Center. Persons from the United Church of Crawfordsville will join us. ACC will provide beverage and table service. Please bring a dish to share.
CAMP AND WORSHIP IN THE PARK – JUNE 17 The Collier family is inviting any interested families to come and camp with them that weekend at Marr Park. Check with Jason for more details.
++++++++COMMUNITY EVENTS+++++++ UCC SPRING RUMMAGE SALE – APRIL 26-28
Thursday, April 26, 8 AM – 6 PM Friday, April 27, 8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday, April 28, 8 AM – Noon
FREE WILL DONATION
FURNITURE MINISTRY! Word Alive Christian Outreach Ministries is excited to announce that they have a new furniture ministry coordinator. Dana Oswald will organize furniture donations. If you have furniture or appliances that you would like to donate or if you need an item, please contact Dana at [email protected] or 641-660-1221. At this time, donations will need to held by donors until we can find someone who needs them because we do not have storage space. Thank you!
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Joys: Returning ‘Snow Birds” – Welcome Home! Our risen Savior! The wonders of Spring! Weddings! Babies! Thank you to Clifton Dawley for assorted repairs around the church. Concerns: The family of Georgina White, our farmers as they begin working the fields and tending the birth of new animals.
Those facing and recovering from surgery; those mourning the loss of friends, family, neighbors; those suffering with an illness; those dealing with difficult family situations. Serving Our Country: Special prayers for Lance Mills and sincere “Thank You!” to members and their families serving our country here and abroad.
APRIL BIRTHDAYS/*ANNIVERSARIES4) Amy Runge; 5) Dorothy Stout, Derek Stewart; Laurie Morrison; 6) *Larry & Kathy Bean; 8) Maggie Altenhofen; Deb Chalupa; 9) Don Powers; 10) Carson Bean, *Gary & Nancy Stewart; 11) Megan Edgar,
Jacob Hartzler; 13) *Rich & Lois Riggan; 15) Jim Wilson; 16) Allison Barnes; 18) Gracyn Anderson, Dave Skubal; 20) Rachel Carstensen; *Dan & Stacy Klinzman; 21) Kate Hartzler; 23) Linda Wenger;
25) Rosemary Harris, Marissa Chalupa; Brian Koehler, *Eric & Deb Stewart; 26) Josh Sands; 28) Georgina White; 30) Bernice Darby, Pat Jenkins, Joe Skubal
MAY BIRTHDAYS/*ANNIVERSARIES 1)*Jason/Christina Collier; 2) Kim Yoder, 3) Dylan Goodwin; 6) Mary Louise Meeks; 7) Myron Rees, Kristen Anderson, Ted Hahn; 8) Chris Hartzler; 9) Stacy Klinzman;
10) Rebecca Mills; 11) Brian Chalupa; 12) Dakota Longbine; 18) *Brian/Colleen Bean; 19) Sue Frame; 20) James Beemblossom, Craig Edmondson; 21) *Wendell/Karen Arduser; 23) Bill Wilson;
Jeremy Collier; 25) Brady Hahn; *Jason/Rachel Longbine; 27) *Kim/Jenny Yoder, Kelly Caldvet; 30) Brittany Anderson, Linda McNeil, Mindy Wilson
FEBRUARY AND MARCH ATTENDANCE
Month 2016 2017 2018
February 327 253 220
March 391 320 284
BUDGET REPORT – 2.28.18
Income $5403.39 Expenses $6,336.28
General Fund 13,690.61 Building Fund $10,303.41
Memorial Fund $29,882.64 Need/month for budget $8,427.50
2018 Combined Presbytery and Methodist dues/apportionments in ACC budget: $8,427.46
PARISH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS An overview of some reports and issues discussed at the March
meeting. Youth Leaders Report: In January the youth had a game night
In Iowa City at Colonial Lanes. In February they made Valentine cards
for shuts-ins and delivered them to shut-ins. They went to AirFX in Marion
before making plans for the Youth Led Worship on March 11.Future plans include
having Jennie Gerot come to share about a mission trip and Scott Johnson
share. The focus will be local programs with occasional outings. Christian
Education: Kids’ Club concluded the spring session with about 16 youth
attending the final meeting. They are considering an application process for
distributing the $1000 in the budget for camperships. Applications for the
Colthurst Scholarship will be due April 15. Membership/Nurture – Janet has sent
cards for birthdays and anniversaries. Worship – Linda has been securing worship
assistants for Lent and is working on Senior Sunday, Confirmation, and a
cleaning date. Property – Clifton was able to fix the spotlight over the altar and
the wooden clock. He will rake the rock out of the grass and paint the trim at
the top of the North Church. He is also aware of the need to improve the
outdoor lighting at the South church building. Mission – In February, they served
11 families at the Food Pantry. They received an Ingathering Hunger Grant in the
amount of $150. New Business: 1) Jason registered our church for the RightNow
Media Conference in Chicago – May 17-18. Registration was $100 for 10 people.
Let Jason know if you are interested in attending. It was approved to cover hotel
cost for those attending from ACC. 2) Washington Against Hunger: – ACC will
donate $100 to this either through the General Fund or Mission Fund. 3) It was
agreed to recommend that a donor with a small sum of money contribute to
the youth campership fund. 4) The purchase of an Epson desktop printer with
liquid ink for the church office was approved. 5) Wendell agreed to work with
Jan to develop a proposal with prices for tables, chairs, and a rack. .
PASTOR VISITS AND PRAYER LIST Please let the church know if you would like Pastor Jason to call on you or if you need to be on our prayer list. You may call Pastor Jason’s cell 563.343.3390 at any time; leave a message on the church answering machine: 319-657-3020 or call Jan’s cell 319.330-6175.
LECTIONARY SCRIPTURE FOR APRIL/MAY 2018April 1
Resurrection Resurrection of Our Lord
John 20:1-18; (Psalm 118:21-29) Empty tomb, Jesus calls Mary by name.
April 8 Thomas John 20:19-31; (Psalm 145:13-21)
April 15 Called into Christ’s Service Acts 9:1-9a; (Matthew 6:24)
April 22 Paul and Silas Acts 16:16-34; (Luke 6:18-19, 22-23)
April 29 Paul’s Sermon at Athens Acts 17:16-31; (John 1:16-18)
May 6 Partnership in the Gospel Philippians 1:1-18a; (Luke 9:46-48)
May 13 The Christ Hymn Philippians 2:1-13; (Luke 6:43-45)
May 20 Pentecost; Rejoice in the Lord Acts 2:1-21; Philippians 4:4-7; (John 14:16-17)
May 27 Ten Commandments Exodus 19:1-6; 20:1-2; (Matthew 22:34-40)
APRIL 2018 WORSHIP ASSISTANTS If you are not able to serve as a worship assistant, please find a substitute. Date Ushers Greeters Candles Snacks AV
Apr. 1
Joe Skubal Rob Yoder
Jennifer & Marshall Crossett
Jacob Hartzler
Kathi Bean Brenda Bean
Dalton Diers
8 Dennis Bean Carson Bean
Karen & Wendell Arduser
Drew Diers
Jessica Diers Pat Jenkins
Joey Collier
15 Myron Rees
Neil Mills Carol Bean Bertie Miller
Ellie Anderson
Liz Kaufman Rita Anderson
Nick Yoder
22 Neal Megchelsen Steve Anderson
Steve Miller Drew Diers
Kate Hartzler
Janet Rees Molly Hartzler
Dalton Diers
29 Jim Hansen
Wendell Arduser Steve & Rita
Anderson Shalyn
Kirk Wilma Chalupa Karen Arduser
Joey Collier
MAY 2018 WORSHIP ASSISTANTS Ushers Greeters Candles Snacks AV
May 6
Nick Yoder Sam Kruse
Marcia Wilson JoAnn Torpey
Jacob Hartzler
Wynne Steele Ann Freyenberger
Dalton Diers
13 Ken Kruse
Jason Anderson Betty & Jerry
Bean Gabrielle Dawley
JoAnn Torpey Karen Megchelsen
Joey Collier
20 Clifton Dawley Dave Kaufman
Jennifer & Marshall Crossett
Jacob Hartzler
Betty Bean Marcia Wilson
Wendell Arduser
27 Dennis Bean Carson Bean
Karen & Wendell Arduser
Drew Diers Jan Temple
Laura Temple Nick
Yoder
June 3
Myron Rees Neil Mills
Carol Bean Bertie Miller
Ellie Anderson
Kathi Bean Brenda Bean
Dalton Diers
APRIL 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Recurring Weekly Events: Sunday, Worship, 10:30 AM
Tuesdays: North Church Office Hours: Jason 1-3 PM; Jan 2-4 PM
Thursdays: Jan at North Church, 2-4 PM; TKD, North Church, Sanctuary, 6 PM Sunday, April 1: Easter Sunday – He is Risen! Sunrise Service at United Church of Crawfordsville, 7:30 AM; Worship with Holy Communion at Ainsworth, 10:30 AM. Tuesday, April 3: “Son” Seekers, ACC Fellowship Hall, 7 PM, Jan Temple hostess
Sunday, April 8: Larry and Kathi Bean 50th Wedding Anniversary Party, Marr Park Conservation Center, 1-4 PM, Church Family invited; Highlanders 4-H Club Meeting, 3 PM; Potluck Supper and viewing of Pastor’s slides from Israel, 6-8 PM, Ainsworth Church, Fellowship Hall/Sanctuary Monday, April 9: Ainsworth Parish Council, 7 PM, North Church Wednesday, April 11: Highland Outreach at Townview Village, program and lunch starting at 11 AM Thursday, April 12: ACCW, 1:30 PM, Fellowship Hall, Program - Marcia Wilson; Hostess: Wilma Chalupa Sunday, April 15: Lunch at the Corners, Noon to 2 PM; Confirmation at Ainsworth, 4 PM; Potluck and Israel Slides at United Church of Crawfordsville, 6-8 PM; Colthurst Scholarship Applications Due to Church Office by 5 PM Tuesday, April 17: “Card” Club, 5 PM, Fellowship Hall; “Son” Seekers, 7 PM, Herb and Dorothy Koehler Wednesday, April 18: Food Pantry Open at ACC, 3-6 PM, Fellowship Hall Saturday, April 21: Church Camp Scholarship Applications due in church office (hard copy or email to [email protected]) by 5 PM Sunday, April 22: Confirmation, 4 PM at Ainsworth; CIA – Youth Dinner and CIA at Ainsworth, 5:30 PM Monday, April 23: Sacha Club, 6 PM, Fellowship Hall Friday, April 26-28: UCC Rummage Sale Sunday, April 29: Final CIA meeting of 2017-18 school year
CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 2018 Recurring Weekly Events:
Sunday, Worship, 10:30 AM
Tuesdays: North Church Office Hours: Jason 1-3 PM; Jan 2-4 PM
Thursdays: Jan at North Church, 2-4 PM; TKD, North Church,
Sanctuary, 6 PM
Tuesday, May 1: “Son” Seekers, 7 PM, Mike and Mary Lou Koehler home
Sunday, May 6: Confirmation & Sr. Sunday at ACC with Communion, 10:30 AM;
Wednesday, May 9: Highland Outreach at Townview Village – program and lunch
starting at 11 AM
Thursday, May 10: ACCW, 1:30 PM, Norma White Home
Sunday, May 13: Happy Mother’s Day! Highlanders 4-H Club Meeting
Monday, May 14: ACC Parish Council, 7 PM
Tuesday, May 15: “Card” Club, ACC Fellowship Hall, 5 PM; “Son” Seekers, 7 PM, Betty
and Jerry Bean
Wednesday, May 16: ACC Mission Committee Food Pantry, 3-6 PM
Thursday, May 17-Friday, May 18: RightNow Media Event in Chicago
Sunday, May 20: Fogelman Offering; Lunch at the Corners – Everyone welcome!
Monday, May 28: Memorial Day; Pastor Jason Family trip through June 2
CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE 2018 Sunday, June 3: Camp REECE Offering, Communion Sunday
Tuesday, June 5: “Son” Seekers, 7 PM, ACC Fellowship Hall, Linda McNeil hostess
Saturday, June 9 through Monday, June 11: Iowa Annual Conference, Des Moines
Sunday, June 10: ACC Pulpit Supply – Joan Rodgers; Highlanders 4-H Club Meeting,
Fellowship Hall, 4:30 PM
Monday, June 11: ACC Parish Council – tentative date may change
Thursday, June 14 through Sunday, June 17: Church family camping at Marr Park;
Thursday, June 14: ACCW, 1:30 PM, UP Home, Ruth Miller and Jan Temple
Sunday, June 17: Worship and Potluck in the Park, Washington County Conservation
Center, 10:30 AM
Tuesday, June 19: “Card” Club, 5 PM, ACC Fellowship Hall; “Son” Seekers, 7 PM,
Oscar and Wynne Steele to host
Note from the editor:
My apologies for subjecting you to a double issue (April-May), but some
family commitments are making this the best option. I encourage you to
check your email, the church website, and the church Facebook page for
updates about events. I will be monitoring social media and my phone. For
those who don’t use computers, know that it’s fine to call me with
questions. Below are the options:
CHURCH OFFICE: EMAIL: [email protected] Facebook: Ainsworth Community Church Website: http://ainsworthchurch.org Twitter: AinsworthCC
SECRETARY: Jan Temple Cell: 319.330.6175;
EMAIL: [email protected]
Thank you again for your patience and understanding – Jan Temple
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WORSHIP TIME Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM GENERAL MINISTRY OF CONGREGATION PASTOR JASON COLLIER: Home: 319.658.3013; Cell: 563. 343.3390; EMAIL: [email protected] CHURCH OFFICE: [email protected]
Phone: 319.657.3020 PO Box 40, 318 4th Street, Ainsworth, IA 52201 Facebook: Ainsworth Community Church and Ainsworth Community Church Youth Group
Web: http://ainsworthchurch.org Twitter: AinsworthCC YOUTH GROUP LEADERS: Nick Yoder: 319-325-8070;
OR EMAIL: [email protected] Sam Kruse: 319-471-1894; OR EMAIL: [email protected]
SECRETARY: Jan Temple 657.2291; Cell: 319.330.6175; OR EMAIL: [email protected] ORGANIST: Linda McNeil; Jenny Yoder (substitute) CUSTODIANS: Dick & Chris Sieren: 657.2222 TREASURER: Colleen Bean FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Karen Megchelsen, 3206 265th Street, Ainsworth, IA 52201 MISSION COMMITTEE: Kathi/Brenda: 657.2387; and Ann: 319.330.0348
Ainsworth Community Church is a
United Methodist/Presbyterian
Church (USA) union congregation,
together since 1973. Aligned with
United Church of Crawfordsville
since April 1, 2013.
We are the community church. We
hope you will come and join us in
one or more of these activities:
Morning Worship Service, Youth
Fellowship, Bible Studies,
Women’s Group, and much more.