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Columbus United Methodist Church

222 S. Dickason Blvd. Columbus, WI 53925

August, 2011

Our purpose is to:Follow Jesus Together

We do this by:

Opening our hearts to people and to Christ in worship and fellowship, so that weknow God and each other more fully,

Opening our minds to deepen our Christian faith, understand our heritage, andthink together to solve common problems, and

Opening our doors in welcome and hospitality, even as we go out of those doors toinvite people into God's church and be in service to all of our neighbors every-where.

In This Issue

Getting Past “No” Page 2 Monthly Free Meal Page 2 Liturgy in Bloom Page 2

August Usher Schedule Pa August Anniversaries August Birthdays Scripture Readers for August Page 3

August Fellowship Time Schedule Page 3Mission Offering for August Page 4 Give Love Team Page 4 Rummage Sale Page 4

Brie Sheard in Mission PagUpcoming Sermon Topics Page 5 Sunday Childcare Provider Page 5 Wish List Page 5

August News & Notes: Children & Youth Ministries Page 6 Calendar

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The Voice is the monthly newsletter of theColumbus United Methodist Church.

Please send all correspondence to:PO Box 392, Columbus, WI 53925-0392.

Pastor: Jim CotterSecretary: Wanda GuentherChurch Office………...……………...920-623-3625

(Office Hours: Monday thru Friday from 10-3)Pastor’s home phone…………....…..920-623-9641E-Mail: [email protected]: ............................. www.cbusumc.comPastor’s E-Mail: [email protected]

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Getting Past “No”

“No” is a two-letter word with great

power. Toddlers learn this. You can stop things,

and gain some control with this simple word.

Unfortunately, during the “terrible twos”children use the word more than they need to.

“No” is still a good word when it applies

to illegal drug use and legal drug abuse. “No” is

an appropriate word to use when tempted to

respond in anger, or begin to feel jealous. “No”

is a good word to use when we’re tempted to buy

beyond our means.

But “no” can also stand in the way when

God calls us. “No” can prevent us from

experiencing the full grace of God. “No,” whensaid to another person, can cut off a

conversation that might have been of benefit, or

deprive us of the blessing of knowing them.

A travel guide to the US says that

Americans don’t really mean it when they say,

“Let’s do lunch sometime.” It’s really a polite

way of saying “no.”

We may often say “I can’t,” when we

really mean “I won’t.”

Our faith is more often about saying

“yes” than saying “no.” Our faith is about

saying, “I can,” “I will.” It is saying, with the

prophet Isaiah, “Here I am, Lord. Send me.”

If we really believe that God is good, and

that God is love, what have we to fear by

stepping out on faith? Can we say “yes” to the

adventure of deeper faith in God? Or do we say

“no” because we’re not quite sure…

Jim

Through Friday, August 26th, thechurch office will be open Tuesdaythrough Friday, 10:00 a.m. until3:00 p.m. The church office will beclosed on Mondays.

Monthly Free Meal

Several members of our church are

interested in offering a monthly free meal to

those in the community who would find it

helpful. We’d want to offer it at the end of themonth, when money for many families gets low.

If you are interested in the idea, and

would like to participate, please contact Pastor

Jim or Mike Toth.

Liturgy in Bloom

Liturgy in Bloom is looking for help! If

you have a creative gift and would like to help

decorate the sanctuary, please sign up for this

ministry. There is an opening in the January/

February 2012 slot. This is an ongoing

ministry. If you are interested or have any

questions, please sign up below or call Dorothy

Hake at 350‑0083.

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August Usher Schedule

August 7th: Orville & Beverly Karow andLyle & Louise Elske

August 14th: Jim & Judy Vale and MarloGaddo

August 21st: Tim & Julie Jensen and Dan& Beth Burnard

August 28th: George & Rita Jordan and1 Volunteer Needed

Happy August Birthdays!

1 Brian Hamilton

Susan Williams

3 Genese Brisky

4 Julie Jensen

Anna Stover

5 Roger Meyer

9 Larry Baker

Kara Rake-Premo

12 Jack Basten

Dorothy Harris

13 Alex Bodie

15 Dawn Ban

Nicole Groh

Barbara Mielke

16 Richard Sheard

17 Shirley Felland

18 Jennifer Derr

19 Heather Hauge

22 Audrey Kasmiski

23 Mary Carpenter

Jayden Prietz

Troy Wusterbarth

24 Jasmine Rake

25 Debbie Braund

Kelsey Hoffman

31 Mildred Henke

Jim White

No matter our size, shape,

complexion, or age, each one of usmatters to God.

August Anniversaries

8/4 Kristopher & Amber

Caswell

8/6 Gary Lane & Rhonda

Miller

8/14 Samuel & Kimberly Cotter

8/21 Ken Kicinski & Gail McCoy

Dick & Beth Mortimer

8/28 Kermit & Margaret Barnhart

8/31 James & Marianne Cotter

August 7th: Mary Baker

August 14th: Della Dartt

August 21st: Ron Balfanz

August 28th: Winfred Mandody

Scripture Readers for the Month of August

Fellowship Time

Schedule -August Volunteers

August 7th: Jim & Judy Vale

August 14th: The Glasbrenner Family

August 21st: Rita Jordan

August 28th: Eileen Bennett

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AUGUST Mission Offering:Crisis in the Horn of Africa

Years of drought in

Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya,

and Djibouti have escalated in recent weeks,causing widespread hunger and, in two regions

of southern Somalia, famine. According to the

United Nations, today’s drought is the worst the

region has seen in half a century and has left an

estimated 11 million people in need of

humanitarian assistance. It has provoked acute

malnutrition and death, especially among

children and other vulnerable populations.

Somalia, where relief efforts have been

hampered by ongoing violence and war, has

seen tens of thousands of its weakened citizens

flee to neighboring Kenya and Ethiopia. The

Somali population in three refugee camps in

Dadaab, Kenya, has increased by more than 30

percent in recent weeks, to 400,000 people.

Nearly half the Somali population—3.7 million

people—is estimated to be in crisis, the UN

said; most—2.8 million—can be found in the

war-torn southern part of the country, where

the violence has impeded the work of food

agencies for more than a year. If the effects of

the drought are not checked, famine couldspread to the rest of southern Somalia within

two months.

UMCOR is working with its partners,

ACT Alliance, Church World Service,

GlobalMedic, and Muslim Aid, to act as quickly

and as comprehensively as possible. Your help

is urgently needed. Please give to UMCOR for

the Horn of Africa Crisis.

Your Missions Committee

Brie Sheard in Mission

Brie Sheard, who grew up in our congregation, is now in Vienna, Austria, doing work in

spreading the good news of Christ Jesus. If you would like to check in on her living and working there,

you can visit www.brieinvienna.blogspot.com.

Rummage Sale

We will have a

rummage sale this fall on

October 14th and 15th.It’s time to start rounding

up all of those items that

you can no longer use. Tim Hoffman and Roger

Venden will be available to pick up heavier

items. If you have questions about whether we

can use an item, please call Tim Hoffman (623-

2830—home; 623-5880—work) or the church

office.

Watch future bulletins and newsletters

for more information.

Give Love Team

Would you like to be part of a

team who provide meals for

people at particular times of

need, like when a baby is born, when a familymember is in the hospital or after a death?

You needn’t provide the whole meal – if you

want to work with another person, that’s

possible, too. The idea of this ministry is not

only to help others out, but also to make new

acquaintances, and strengthen ties within the

church. If you’d like to be on this team, you

may sign up on the clipboard passed at church,

or talk to Dawn Balfanz, 608-225-6006. You

never know what impact you may have.

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Upcoming Sermon Topics

Sunday, August 7: Holy Communion, 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 “On the Resurrection of

the Dead” (John Wesley’s sermons, reinterpreted)

Sunday, August 14th: Jeremiah 17:9, 1 Corinthians 3:18-23, Ephesians 2:1-10 “TheDeceitfulness of the Human Heart” (John Wesley’s sermons,

reinterpreted)

Sunday, August 21st: Mark 15:16-39 “Compassion and Somalia”

Sunday, August 28th: Ephesians 1:4-10 “Finding Christ at the Center: Receiving Grace”

The Wills & Gifts Committee of our church is pleased to present you this Wish List.If there are any additional items you believe should be on this list, call the churchoffice at 623-3625. These are opportunities for special giving.

Columbus United Methodist Church Wills & Gifts Wish List

Bulletin Sponsor $15.00 per week

VOICE Sponsor $50.00 per month

Donations to Building Fund for new library/music room roof

Ceiling tiles and insulation for library/music room

Child care for Praise Band $15.00 per weekRehearsals

Wellness Fund—Counseling Various Amounts

New Advent Candle Wreath Stand

Snowblower

Light-weight tables for the sanctuary

Youth Ministry Video Kit/Curriculum $200.00

Sunday Childcare Provider

We have been blessed, over the last four years, to have Brenda Link as our Sunday Morning Childcareprovider. For family reasons, she has resigned from the job.

We are looking for a mature, responsible child care provider to work with children ages 0-5 in church

nursery, 2-3/4 hours each Sunday. The job includes maintaining records and communicating with

parents. Background check and references required. The pay is $35/week.

Those interested may contact the church office.

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August News & Notes: Children and Youth Ministries Coordinator

Our Summer Sunday School format continues with videos, snacks, crafts and art

projects based on the scripture focus of the day at our regular 10:30 time slot. We

hope our students will be able to accompany the Praise Team with our rhythm

instruments during the opening Worship for the 10:30 service.

Family Friendly Friday Film is August 12th at 7 pm

Join us as we present the delightful animated film - Land Before Time-Escape

From The Mysterious Beyond..

Set in prehistoric times, this tale of a group of young dinosaur friends is centered

on their lives as they journey through new exciting adventures, lessons to learn,

and songs to sing. Children of ALL ages will enjoy this film!

Bring a friend. Volunteer to help with snacks or provide snacks. We appreciate your help.

Vacation Bible School!! This special three day event will be held on August 22, 23 and 24th

Traditional Bible School is 8:30 am to noon and then Adventure Day Camp from noon to 6

pm.

The Theme is Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street. Each day the children will learn a

Parable that teaches an important quality of Christian life. There will be five concepts taught andreinforced throughout the three day event.

From singing songs at the Sidewalk Celebration at the beginning and end of each day, to Parable

Productions where they act out and experience the day’s story, to the Fun factory for crafts and

projects, Firehouse Fitness for games, and Brown Bag Bistro for snacks, the daily Word on the Street

is reinforced in the children’s activities. Registration forms will be available at church August 1st. Forms can also be e mailed to

you by request. Contact me at [email protected]. Day Camp Adventure will include lunch and afternoon snack. There will be a $10 fee (if

able) for this part of the day to cover costs. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We need people to teach, assist, help with music, provide food for snacks

and lunch, serve snacks and lunch, clean up duties, plan and prepare crafts/rooms/sets/materialsprior to event, as well as help with publicity and enrollment tasks.

Watch for Clip Boards during Worship!! (they will be in Office during the week as well) Financial donations are always appreciated. It takes lots of resources to provide a great VBS

program. !!! ….From Ann Weems book Reaching for Rainbows

Balloons belong In Church

…..I celebrate children who are so busy living they don’t have time for our hang-ups,

And I celebrate adults who are as little children.

I celebrate the person who breaks up the meaningless routine of life,

The person who stops to reflect, to question, to doubt,

The person who isn’t afraid to feel,

The person who refuses to play the game.

I celebrate anger at injustice.

I celebrate tears for the mistreated, the hurt, the lonely.

I celebrate the community that cares—the church.

I celebrate the church.

… More from this reading next month on celebrating the church!!

God bless you!! Love,

Mary Baker

mailto:[email protected]



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Upcoming events you might want to know about!

Sunday, August 7th:

9:00 a.m.—Traditional Worship/Communion 10:00 a.m.—Fellowship Time 10:30 a.m.—Sunday School 10:30 a.m.—Contemporary Worship/Communion

Friday, August 12th:

7:00 p.m.—Family-Friendly Friday Night Film

Tuesday, August 23rd—Thursday, August 25th:

8:30 a.m.—Noon—Vacation Bible School

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