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The Evangel

August 2017

Larned & Garfield United Methodist Churches

Note from the Pastor

As we seek to reach out to our community, and to reach people for Jesus Christ there seems to be a constant call for people to help. It is a call that comes with an invitation to give our lives to Christ. It is a reminder that Christ’s call was for us to follow his example in service. For some this means by wait-ing on people through the food pantry or the Budget shop; for others that means leading a bible study or helping with our kids and youth, and yet others that means serving in leadership. Answering the invitation and call of Christ is so important because in the giving of ourselves to his service we get the opportunity to see him face to face. We also get to witness to others how Christ’s love for us has impacted our life - not always by our words but by our willingness to give some of your time to his service. It can seem like a quaint thought, but when we with the hope of Christ in our hearts give in whatever way we can to build the community of faith we

provide a space where someone else will see Christ. That might be in see-ing the difference serving makes in our lives or by us being willing to be part of a ministry that welcomes them into a relations with us and Christ. There is no getting around that Christ’s invitation to us includes a call to service, and the truth has always been the same when we serve with our whole hearts we bring glory to God. 1Peter 4:10-11. “10 Each of you has received a gift to use to serve others. Be good serv-ants of God’s various gifts of grace. 11 Anyone who speaks should speak words from God. Anyone who serves should serve with the strength God gives so that in everything God will be praised through Jesus Christ. Power and glory belong to him forever and ever. Amen.”

Peace & Joy in Christ, Bethann

What’s INSIDE

2 Garfield News

2 Thank You Note

2 Upcoming GUMC Events

2 Birthdays & Anniversaries

3 August Calendar

3 Cookie Bakers

4 Invitation

5 Announcements

6 Ways to Serve...

6 Prayer Concerns

7 Sunday Schedules

We would like to thank Bob Pivonka for his time serving as the Finance

Chairperson! Your commitment and hard work is greatly appreciated!

We’d also like to thank Don Reinhardt for stepping in as the new Finance Chairperson.

MOMs Preschool will have an open house for students on Thursday, August 17th. Their first day of school will be Monday, August 21st. There are currently no openings for this school year but it’s never to early to get on the waiting list for next year! Miss Brenda is very excited about all of the learning, fun, and field trips that are planned for this year. If you are curious about what goes on at the Preschool Brenda would love to have you come by and check it out. She is also always looking for volunteers to help out.

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Betty Delaney 08/01 Kurtis Frick 08/05 Don Prescott 08/05 Sharon Lessard 08/07 Chaz Beckwith 08/08 Lee Anne Williams 08/08 Caleb McDonald 08/10 Cecil Buhrer Jr. 08/11 Phyllis Deege 08/11 George Welsch 08/11 Kiah Rainbolt 08/13 Nancy Baldwin-White 08/14 Jeff Delaney 08/15 Virginia Fox 08/16 Lee Olsen 08/16 Taylor Woods 08/17 Anthony Bush 08/18 Jeana Bush 08/20 Gary Froetschner 08/21 Steve Hall 08/22 Bruce Gatterman 08/25 Ty Smith 08/27 Tom & Patty Holaday 08/04 Gary & Terry Rainbolt 08/04 Bruce & Ann Gatterman 08/05 Stanley & Judy Smith 08/07 Jim & Paula Grandy 08/10 Dean & Shirley Leslie 08/12 Daryl & Geri Reece 08/12 Lyndell & Connie Fox 08/15 Marion & Helen Froetschner 08/15 Kelly & Kelly Roberts 08/17 Ike & Judy Shaver 08/17 Mark & Sharon Lessard 08/18 Randy & Debbie Rainbolt 08/21 Robert & Sherrill Sallee 08/21 Howard & Evaline Craig 08/24 Marvin & Doris Warner 08/24 C R & Shari Bert 08/28 Wayne & Virginia Brownlee 08/30

Wow how time flies when we are having fun. With the heat it may be a real chore. I hope that all of you have stayed safe in the heat. I know some of us have to work outside and it is a tough job. So prayers for you that have to be outside and THANK you for the job that you do. God bless you. With wheat harvest behind us and now praying for rain for the other crops we hope that the Good Lord blesses us with the rain. Can you believe it is time for school to start already?? Well it is right around the corner also. .Whew. So Okay, I am going to pray

for our children to get the mind set for school, the teachers to get their rooms set and ready and for the parents to be set for all the activities that will come up. God bless you all. I know some of the separation can be difficult for the parents and the children also. So be tough, hopefully it won’t last to awful long. Alright, pray for all of our sick folks and don’t forget to check on your older folks and make sure they are safe in the heat. Till we meet again, Thank you for all that you do and God bless you all.

Garfield News by Elaine Jenkins

Larned United Methodist Church Scholarship Committee, Thank you so much for selecting me to be a recipient of the Larned United

Methodist Church Scholarship. This will be helpful as I begin school in the Fall. Thanks Again, Dava Makings

Thank You . . .

UPCOMING

Garfield UMC Events

September 17th

Community Movie & Popcorn

3:00pm—6:00pm

October 28th

Community Halloween Party

December

Caroling

Date to be Determined

Watch the bulletin and upcoming Evangels for more details.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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10:00am Prayer Group 5:30pm Trustees

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9:30am Men’s Coffee 6:30pm Worship Band

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11:00am Jim Conard Funeral

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2:00pm Bible Study-Uninvited

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6:00pm Finance

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10:00am Prayer Group

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9:30am Men’s Coffee 6:30pm Worship Band

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2:00pm Worship at Country Place 7:00pm GUMC Church Meeting

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3:00pm Lessard Wedding

13

Launch Sunday for Right Now

Ministries 2:00pm Bible Study-Uninvited

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9:30am Teacher Appreciation 6:00pm Church Council

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10:00am Prayer Group

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9:30am Men’s Coffee 6:15pm SPRC 6:30pm Worship Band

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First Day of School

MOMs Preschool

Open House

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6:00pm Rehearsal and Dinner

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4:00pm Reece Wedding

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Children’s Church Begins

2:00pm Bible Study-Uninvited

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MOMs Preschool First Day of

School

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10:00am Prayer Group

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9:30am Men’s Coffee 6:30pm Worship Band

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9:00am Blood Drive

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2:00pm Bible Study-Uninvited

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10:00am Prayer Group 6:00pm Circles

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9:30am Men’s Coffee 6:30pm Worship Band

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August 2017 August Cookie Bakers

6th Shirley Leslie & Geneva Pivonka 13th Diane Hiebert

20th Connie Fox 27th _______________

Pawnee County Food Pantry

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Please help support our church through Dillons Community Rewards, visit: https://www.dillons.com/communityrewards and follow the directions. Our organization number is 10252. If you don’t have an email address or computer access you can call 1-800-576-4377 and select Option #3 and they will assist you, please have our organiza-tion number handy (10252). If you need assistance please stop by the church office during normal office hours and Nancy will be happy to assist you.

Thank you for your Support!

Do you enjoy singing hymns? If so join Rev. Bethann at Country Place

Living Center on August 10th at 2pm.

She will be leading a worship service

for the residents and could use some

extra voices to help with hymns.

Wacky Wednesdays

Kickoff

Children’s Church Resumes On Sunday, August 20th

For children grades 1st through 4th

On August 13th our church will Launch with Right Now Media, the Netflix of Bible Studies. We are excited to offer this resource to everyone. Watch for your email

invitation.

If you would like to receive an invitation email on August 13th please make sure the church office has your current email address.

Thank you.

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Prayer Concerns

The

New Concerns: David Stude, Faye Hogan, Jack Herndon, Linde Candy, Terry, Michael Wilder, Trista Allison, Valerie Hall, Ernest Wilder, Michaela Garcia, Amos & Donna, Pat Mitchell, Debra Wilder, Karla Sanneman, Dillan Smith, Luke Wilson, Lorene Froetschner, Opal Weaver, Marti Turner, Kathy Jadwin, Pat Mitchell, Trista Allison, Marilyn Smith, David Brazda

On Going Concerns: Mike Snyder, Tiffany Dick, Dan Miller, Amy Derley, Dale Zook, Evalina & Howard Craig, Police Officers, Travis Hall, Donna Stejskal, Country, Bob Bixby, Joel Davis, Jaquelynn Shultz, Jadene Colglazier, Jacob Woods, Joan Rainbolt, Wanetta Marshall, Allison Stejskal, Clayton Black, Easton Fitzpatrick, Christian Wegehaupt, Cindy Grant, Laura Arnold, Jackie Smith

Shut-ins & Long Term Care: Mildon & Ida K. Yeager, Phyllis Deckert, Polly Newport, Wilda Jantz, Dora Bowman, Kenny Eye, Darlene Knox, Glenda & Harold Kirkham, Marion & Helen Froetschner, Irene Hiebert, Phyllis Neidig

...be a financial assistant and help count the offering after church on Sundays. Needing 2 people

...be a pianist for the Service at Country Living on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 2:00pm. ...help with Children’s Church, which will be starting again in August. If you are interested please pick up an application in the church office. Looking for 2 people.

...help with Wacky Wednesdays. Whether

you feel ready to take the lead or just want to come encourage the kids, you can sign

up on the service board at the church or call Brooke Stahlecker at (285-1328). Starts Sept 6th. ...organize the history room. “New” filing cabinets have been purchased to aid in organization.

...help run the sound system or computer on Sundays ...decorate the church altar

...take photos to update the church direc-tory and keep photographs of committees current

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The EVANGEL

Sunday Schedules

GUMC Schedule:

8:45am - Worship Fellowship & refreshments following LUMC Schedule:

9:00am - Small Group Bible Study in the Library 9:45am - Fellowship Time 10:15am - Worship Service 10:30am - Children’s Church Coordinator-Ginger Butler 11:30am - Senior High Youth Group

Larned UMC Giving Through Service:

Aug. Communion Stewards: Jason & Beth Pinkston

Kyle & Tamara Beckwith, Don Reinhardt

August Ushers: Mark Gabel, Eli Makings

Wayne Brownlee and Jason Pinkston

August Greeters: Dan & Karla Sanneman

Kyle & Tamara Beckwith

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August 2017