The Messenger February 2017

HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday 8:30 am - Plover, 202 Smith Street

Sunday School 9:00 am - Pocahontas

Sunday 10:00 am - Pocahontas, 306 2nd Avenue NW

Pastor Jerry Miller email: pastorhopeumc@evertek.net

cell Ph. 712-335-2273

Church Office Mon.-Fri. Hours: 9:00-3:30pm

email: hopeumc@evertek.net Ph. 712-335-3663 Fax: 712-335-3406

Keep in touch with Hope UMC: hopeumcia.org

Hope UMC—Pocahontas, Havelock & Plover

February

12th

February

26th

After Epiphany:

The Great Invitation

February 5: Salt and Light and Righteousness Abounding

In light of who and what God is blessing and how different that is from what the world and

sometimes even the church seems to bless, how do we then live? As salty, light-shining peo-

ple whose righteousness abounds!

February 12: This, Not That Jesus continues to offer concrete examples of what life in God’s

kingdom does, and doesn’t, look like.

February 19: And Now Your Reward Blessings are a gift of God in God’s kingdom. Rewards

are the result of living more fully into the ways of God’s kingdom, or as we might say,

“growing in holiness of heart and life.” Jesus reminds us of ways we can stay on or stray from

the trail God’s kingdom blazes for us in this life.

February 26: Shine! Today we exult in the vision of God’s exaltation of Jesus and in anticipa-

tion of our own transfiguration now and in the age to come. That hope, that vision, drives us

not to stay where we are on the mountaintop, but to get into the valley of sin and suffering

and be a healing and formative presence for all who seek God’s salvation with us in the

weeks of Lent that lie ahead. Ken DeYoung will be our guest speaker during worship sharing

updates for GoServ Global in Haiti after hurricane Matthew. Come learn how we can re-

spond to meet the ongoing needs.

March 1: Ash Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Worship in Pocahontas.

‘See you in worship. Bring a friend with you. Pastor Jerry

What Do I Believe?

Adam Hamilton believes that for Christians and for others seeking faith, some

powerful answers are contained in the Apostle’s Creed, a historic statement of

foundational Christian faith. In this compelling study, he explores not only what

Christians believe, but why it matters.

Churchwide Lenten Study ~ CREED

March 5 - April 9

1. God

2. Jesus Christ

3. The Holy Spirit

4. The Church and the Communion of Saints

5. The Forgiveness of Sins

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Lent Small Group Study

CREED

What Christians Believe and Why, by Adam Hamilton

6 sessions – March 5 - April 9

***I want to participate as a:

Small Group Ldr. ____ Small Group Mbr. _____

Small Group Leaders are needed

Book_____ $14 Large Print_____ $14

Phone _____________ Email: _____________________

Signed ______________________________________

Watch for your copy in the mail very soon!

*** Camp Promotion Sundays ***

March 26th in Pocahontas

April 2nd in Havelock

ANNIVERSARIES AND BIRTHDAYS

Lectionary Scriptures

Feb. 5 Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 112:1-10, 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, Matthew 5:13-20

Feb. 12 Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119:1-8, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Matthew 5:21-37

Feb. 19 Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, Psalm 119:33-40, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23, Matthew 5:38-48

Feb. 26 Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 99, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Matthew 17:1-9

Mar. 5 Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Psalm 32, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11

Arnie & Bonita Lubinus 2/11

Paul & Marge Spear 2/12

Roger & Shannon Peters 2/22

Jeff & Kammi Shearer 2/23

Steve-Laurie Westerman 2/27

Bruce Wheatley 2/2

Candace Larson 2/2

Heather Sindergard 2/3

Jerry Severson 2/3

Ryan Hauswirth 2/3

Ava Kakacek 2/4

Zacheray Gathers 2/4

Don Ferguson 2/5

Ruger Bunda 2/5

Sue Wasko 2/6

Jordyn Radig 2/6

Dale Smith 2/10

Carol Hallman 2/12

Clint Fogde 2/12

Nohri Point 2/12

Betty Braunschweig 2/15

Ava Shearer 2/20

Ginger Ernst 2/23

Mary Lou Johnson 2/26

Ashley Radig 2/27

Cliff Cook 2/27

Duane Wiemers 2/28

Eileen Johnson 2/29

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Wondering About the Weather?

In the Event of Bad Winter Weather—Please Check the following sources of infor-

mation about Weather Cancellations affecting Worship or Evening meetings.

Thank you.

Hope UMC Website: hopeumcia.org

Facebook: Hope UMC-Pocahontas, Havelock & Plover

Email: Large group emails will be sent

Telephone Calls: Phone tree calling will also be used

KCCI: Channel 8 (CBS) TV in Des Moines

Sonshine Singers "WE BELIEVE"

Please come and join us for this very spirited

and heartfelt celebration!

First United Methodist Church

127 North 10th Street - Fort Dodge

February 16th and 17th at 7:00 p.m.

February 18th at 2:00 p.m.

No admission charge - freewill offering

Blessings Guaranteed!

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS † Feb. 5 Don & Linda Ferguson Com. Stwrd's

Feb. 5 Carol McLain Liturgist

Feb. 5 Russ & Julie Waterman Fellowship

Feb. 5 Arnold Lubinus Fellowship

Feb. 12 Ginger Ernst Liturgist

Feb. 12 Ginger Ernst Fellowship

Feb. 12 John & Martie Nedved Fellowship

Feb. 19 Mary Phillips Liturgist

Feb. 19 Bruce & Carolyn Wheatley Fellowship

Feb. 19 Rosie Herman Fellowship

Feb. 26 Moira Hopkins Liturgist

Feb. 26 Missions Ministry Team Meal

Feb. Ruger Bunda Acolyte Poc

Feb. Jacob Ferguson Acolyte Poc

Feb. Don & Linda Ferguson Usher Poc

Feb. Doug Ferguson Usher Poc

Feb. Leon & Gwen Johnson Usher Poc

Feb. Leo Hallman Usher Poc

Feb. Greeters -

north door: Melissa Rahn

south door: Brad & Angie Cook Family

east door: Carol & Donnie McLain

west door: Bev Hopkins

DATE

POCAHONTAS

HAVELOCK

PLOVER

TOTAL

Jan. 1 52 24 76

Jan. 8 94 32 126

Jan. 15 88 21 109

Jan. 22 81 22 103

Jan. 29 86 59 145

Worship Attendance at Hope UMC

New Carpeting in the New Year!

The Trustees are planning to install new commercial grade carpeting

in the south end of the Pocahontas sanctuary and both south en-

trances in the New Year.

The cost of this project is $4,700 and so far, $5,225 has been raised.

Thank you very much for surpassing the goal!

Thank you for your continued support of important capital improve-

ment projects for Hope UMC.

HOPE

UMC

FREE SATURDAY SUPPER

Saturday ~ February 25, 2017

Serving from 5 - 6:30 p.m.

At HOPE UMC, Pocahontas Center

There will be many opportunities to help

prepare, serve and clean-up.

Watch for the clipboard in worship

Or call 712-335-3663

Featured books for Valentine’s Day

from the HUMC Library

Making Love Last Forever

by Gary Smalley

Love is a Decision: Proven Techniques to Keep Your Marriage Alive and Lively

by Gary Smalley with John Trent

For Better or For Best: A Valuable Guide to Knowing, Understanding, and Loving Your

Husband

by Gary Smalley with Steve Scott

Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires, The Respect He Desperately Needs

by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

Cracking the Communication Code: Love for Her, Respect for Him

by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

Newly added books For adults: Remember the Future

by Robert Schnase

For youth: Devotions from the World of Sports

by John and Kathy Hillman

Email from God for Kids

by Claire and Andy Cloninger

Sunday School Jingle Cans Update:

Due to this congregation's warm hearts and great generosity we have a new Jin-

gle Can total....

$1,856.52!!! Well over three times the original goal of $500! The Education

Committee and Sunday School classes can't thank you enough for this huge

blessing we were able to send to the GoServ Global Orphanages. The check has

been sent off and be assured it will all be put to good use blessing our Haiti

friends!

Thank You!!!

Leadership Team Meeting

Jan. 12, 2017

Place: Pocahontas Center, 7:00 pm

Attendance: Pastor Jerry, Chris Radig, Melissa Rahn, Moira Hopkins, Elaine Cook, Linda Fergu-

son, Donnie McLain, Bob and Joan Reinhart, and Judy Pursley.

Action Items:

Chris opened the meeting with devotions and then said a prayer. Minutes were read silently.

Donnie made the motion to approve them. Elaine seconded and the motion carried.

A Treasurer’s Report was given. We had $23,681 less in offerings in 2016 than we had in 2015.

There is $2,262 cash on hand at the end of 2016 as opposed to $14,162 at the end of 2015.

Donnie made the motion to approve the treasurer’s report. Elaine seconded. Motion carried.

Bob R. representing the Mission Ministry Team requested that we amend the budget to give

Larry & Jane Kies $200 more. [change from $1,200 to $1,400] Our support has not changed in

at least four years. Bob made the motion and Linda seconded. Motion carried. Judy P then

had a project proposal for the Leadership Team to consider. She would like to start a Clothes

Closet for people who have had a disaster or are unable to purchase clothes at Thrifty Bou-

tique or Goodwill. Pastor has already given 5 coats out in Nov. and in early Dec. we were giv-

en a number of women’s clothes. After a discussion Judy made the motion to start the

Clothes Closet. Moira seconded. Motion carried.

Pastor then made a motion on behalf of the Nominating Team that we elect Sarah Freeburg

to SRPC. Motion carried.

Ministry Team Reports:

Worship Team: Pastor had us look at the 2016 worship attendance report. The average at Po-

cahontas Center went up from 73 in 2013 to 87 in 2016. Havelock went down from 22 in 2013

to 15 in 2016. Plover also went down from 25 in 2013 to 18 in 2016. Average attendance for

all three centers was 120 in 2013 and 120 in 2016. Feb. 6, is their next meeting.

Education Team: Moira reported that the Sunday School Christmas project Jingles for Haiti

raised $1,856 to be split between the boy’s dormitory and half to the girl’s dormitory. They

held a Fifth Quarter. This was a get-together for middle school kids after a home Friday night

basketball game. 20 youth attended. This was a joint effort with St. Paul Lutheran Church

in Pomeroy and us. They played board games, Uno, etc. and had chips and pop. VBS will be

June 26 to 29, 2017. Next meeting is Jan. 18, 2017.

Outreach Team: Elaine said that they will meet Jan. 16, 2017. The greeter list for 2017 went

out.

Missions: Bob said that they are setting a yearlong goal to purchase a Sukup Safe-T Home for

Haiti. Ken DeYoung will be here on Feb 26 in the 10am worship. The Mobile Food Pantry will

be Jan. 25. Judy P. said that there were 33 served at the Saturday Free Meal and 1carry-out

on Dec. 31. This included helpers. This number was the lowest that we have served. We don‘t

know whether it was the weather or the fact that it was held on New Year’s Eve that contrib-

uted to the low turnout. The next one is on the 28 of Jan.

SPRC: Linda told us they had an organizational meeting, Jan. 9, 2017.

Trustees: Donnie reported that they are coordinating with Murphy Flooring to install car-

peting and lighting in the south end of the sanctuary in the Pocahontas Center.

Finance: Donnie said that a letter was ready to be sent out with the year-end giving state-

ments.

UMW: Joan reported that two of the three circles met in Jan. and Feb. 9 will be an executive

Committee meeting March 3 will be the World Day of Prayer.

Pastor told us that the church gave over $33,000 to Rainbow Covenant Mission projects in

2016. Our Lenten study will be Creed by Adam Hamilton. In it we will be exploring the

Apostles’ Creed. Ash Wednesday is March 1 and this is a six week study. The Leadership Team

is going to be studying Membership to Discipleship by Phil Maynard. We are to read the first

chapter for the next meeting. He called our attention to the article about Pope Francis feed-

ing the homeless and refugees on Epiphany. We now have a Cub Scout Pack that meets in the

Hospitality Hall. We were also given pamphlets about caregivers. Jan. 15 we will receive 8

new members. Continued prayers were asked for Myrtle Saylor and Ray Timan. Donnie closed

with prayer.

Next meeting will be on Feb. 9, 2017 at 7:00pm

Submitted by Judy Pursley

Leadership Team Secretary

February Notes

*Charity Circle - Feb. 2, program - Ernella

UMW Pledge Service

*Truth Circle - Feb. 2, program - Carol McLain

UMW Pledge Service; Hostess / Co-Hostess, Ginger

*Executive Committee Meeting - Feb. 9 at 1:30 in Friendship Room

Includes Circle Chairmen

Looking ahead to March: Charity and Truth Circles meet on March 2.

World Day of Prayer is March 3 at Evangelical Covenant Church.

REMEMBER THE FOOD PANTRY!

A Time to Read

Five new books were added to the UMW reading list

last Fall. The books from 2012 to 2017 are currently on

the cart in the Fellowship Hall.

A new book entitled "Extraordinary Grace" is an inter-

esting and easy read. Authors Gary Chapman and Chris

Fabry searched the scriptures for examples of God's

grace in the lives of those named in Jesus' lineage and

relate how that same grace is extended to us. An up-

lifting winter read.