9:30 a.m. – Adult Sunday School, ’Joyful Noise’
9:45 – Children’s Sunday School
11:45 Worship Service
Birthdays
1 – Doris Davis
2- Muriel Herpich #100
Vicki Zadina
4 – Bret Henderson
10:45 Worship Service
5 – Elsie Larson
Sunday
7 – Eula Nace
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
10 – Clayton Goddard
1
5:30-Bell Choir
6:30-Psalm 100
11 – Dorothy Muller
Holy Week ……
8 – Barb Kibler
Brittney Meyer
14 – Sarah Griffin
15 – Nancy Robbins
16 – Colby Nichols
Corey Nichols
19 – Austin Constable
Autumn Knox
Shirley Kuder
21 – Veronica Campbell
Kennie Chapman
22 – Angie Darrow
23 – Kimberly Baccus
24 – Scott Kuder
Mayree Mangus
Brooke Petty
Donald Serrien
26 – Lowell Tasker
Kacia Marrs
29 – Charlie Lynn
Gerry Plush
30 – Danya Campbell
Anniversaries
26 – Ray & Diana Fraser
30 – Ken & Darda Wedel
Thursday
2
Maundy
Thursday Service
7:00 p.m.
Friday
Saturday
3
Good Friday
4
10
11
Prayer Vigil
7:00 a.m. –
7:00 p.m.
Muriel Herpich will celebrate her 100th birthday
on Thursday, April 2.
5
6
Easter
Muriel was born in Delavan Kansas and has lived in
Men on a
Mission 6:30 pm
the Ada and Minneapolis area for many years. She
Trustees 7:30
now lives in the apartments at Good Samaritan
Society.
She attended Ada UMC and transferred to the
Minneapolis UMC in 1995.
Her five children, Pat Gutsch, Wally Herpich and
his wife Karen, Jane Smith and her husband Eldon,
Leah Stone and her husband Darrell and Ronda and
her husband Bill are hosting a family celebration
on Saturday, April 4.
Muriel
also has
10 grandchildren, 7 great-
12
nd
833 N. Rothsay #4
Minneapolis KS 57467
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14
2 Sunday
Dinner
Safe Gatherings
Training 6:30
p.m.
19 Special
offering
26
Piano recital
1:30 pm.
8
5:30-Bell Choir
6:30- Psalm 100
6:00 PPR
7:00 – Ad
Council
9
15
16
Mission
committee to
Ogden
5:30 –Bell Choir
6:30 –Psalm 100
20
Music Club
Recital 2:00
grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren.
Muriel’s address is:
7
21
22
Preschool Board
Mtg 6:00
5:30 – Bell Choir
6:30- Psalm 100
Nat’l Piano
Guild
23
Men on a
Mission 6:30 pm
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28
29
5:30 – Bell Choir
6:30 – Psalm 100
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30
24
18
Love Inc event,
MGS
7:00 p.m.
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Retreat
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First United Methodist Church
418 N. Rock Street
Minneapolis, Kansas 67467-2242
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
U. S. POSTAGE PAID
Permit No. 6
Minneapolis, Kansas 67467
Ada - Minneapolis UMC
April, 2015
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Christ’s Ambassadors by Inviting, Sharing, Nurturing and Forgiving
This year, April 3, 2015 is Good Friday. It is the day when Christians commemorate the crucifixion and
death of Jesus Christ. This is an important event in Christianity, as it represents the sacrifices and
suffering in Jesus' life. The crucifixion was the culmination of a number of events in Holy Week,
including: the triumphal return of Jesus to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday; the washing of the disciples'
feet by Jesus; and the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday. The crucifix, or cross, which represents the
way Jesus died, is an important symbol seen on Good Friday. Hereunder is an obituary of Jesus which
would have appeared in a newspaper in Calvary! Unfortunately, I do not know the author of the
obituary, but thought it would be nice to reproduce it in our church newsletter.
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Jesus Christ, 33 of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount
Calvary, also known as Golgotha, the place of the
skull. Betrayed by the Apostle Judas Iscariot, Jesus was
crucified by the Romans, by order of the Ruler
Pontius Pilate. The causes of death were
crucifixion, extreme exhaustion, severe torture,
and loss of blood.
Jesus was most noted for telling parables
about His Father’s Kingdom and
performing miracles, such as feeding over
5,000 people with only five loaves of
bread and two fish, and healing a man
born blind. On the day before his death,
He held a Last Supper celebrating the
Passover Feast, at which he foretold his
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 Pastor Kennedy’s Message
 Birthdays and Anniversaries
 April Calendar
 March Administrative Board Minutes
 News
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Jesus Christ, a descendant of Abraham, was a
member of the house of David. He was the Son of
the late Joseph, a carpenter of Nazareth, and Mary,
His devoted Mother. Jesus was born in a stable in
The city of Bethlehem, Judea. He is survived by His
mother Mary, His faithful Apostles, numerous
disciples and many other followers.
death.
The body was quickly buried in a stone
grave, which was donated by Joseph of
Armimathea, a loyal friend of the
family. By order of Pontius Pilate, a
Boulder was rolled in front of the tomb.
Roman soldiers were put on guard.
Jesus was self educated and spent most of His adult
life working as a teacher. Jesus also occasionally
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested
worked as a Medical Doctor and it is reported that
that everyone try to live as Jesus did.
he healed many patients and even raised some from
Donations may be sent to anyone in need.
the dead. Up until the time of His death, Jesus was
teaching and sharing the Good News, healing the sick,
See you all in church!
touching the lonely, feeding the hungry, and helping the poor!
Kennedy Mukwindidza
FUNDRAISER
April Volunteers
April Acolyte Schedule
5 – Anne Abell and the puppeteers
12 - Rosalee Tibbits
5 - Brock & Braxton
19 – Ruth Briggs
12- Joel & Riley
26 – Pastor Kennedy
April 12 is the date for our Second Sunday dinner
and
the
hosting.
Outreach/Fellowship
committee
is
We will gather in Fellowship Hall
19 – Brinley & Ethan
following the worship service.
The committee is
26 – Maddy & Jordan
preparing ham for the entrée.
If your last name
begins with A-L please bring a vegetable or salad.
All others bring a dessert.
Cassie Bohl is the chairperson for this committee
and her committee is Doris Davis, Bonnie Wagner,
Deb Nichols, Tammy Lynn, Ruth Briggs, Megan
Grimes, Tammy Krueger, Javine Bertrand and
Greeters for April
Gretchen Cleveland.
5 – Larry and Javine Bertrand
April Hosts
12 – Larry and Javine Bertrand
19- John and Rosalee Tibbits
5 – No coffee fellowship (Easter)
26- John and Rosalee Tibbits
12 – No coffee fellowship (2nd Sunday Dinner)
19 – Barb Kibler
26 – Ruthie Sanders
This event is being sponsored by Love INC in an
effort to raise money for administrative costs so
that the organization can continue to operate.
Any excess funds will go to the clients’ assistance
April Volunteers
5 – Easter Sunday – Please bring your little one to
Thank you very much to Kathleen & Kerm for the
use of the Blue Store for our Rummage Sale.
Thanks also to those on the Missions committee
12 – Colette Henderson & Becky McDuffee
who helped set up and take down the sale. All is
26 – Rosalee Tibbits & Becky McDuffee
fund. Love INC provides many services in Ottawa
Trinity United Methodist Church, 221 North
County to help those who need assistance.
Maple in Russell, KS on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at
the sanctuary for the worship service.
19 – Shayla Boyer & Becky McDuffee
The Mark Trammell quartet is appearing at the
very much appreciated.
6:00 p.m. Also appearing will be the men’s quartet
“4Told” who appeared at our church a few months
ago.
Pastor Kennedy is planning to go to this concert so
please contact him if you also would like to attend.
Never stop believing in HOPE because MIRACLES
happen every day.
OCMA SUNDAY SERVICES
On Sunday, April 12, beginning at 2:45 in the
afternoon,
it
is
the
responsibility
of
the
Ada/Minneapolis UMC to provide services at the
Submitted by Sharon Foust, Lay Leader
Long Term Care facility at the hospital and at the
It has been well over five years since we offered
Good Samaritan Center.
the Boundary Awareness Training that the Annual
very
much
like
to
Pastor Kennedy would
have
members
of
the
congregation attend these services with him.
Several members of our congregations including
Jean King, Mayree Mangus, Eula Nace, Betty
Davis, Betty Guipre, Bill Sumstine and Opal Carroll
as well as family members Riley Tibbits and
Marjorie Musil are residents and they love to have
those they know at the services.
Please contact Pastor Kennedy if you have any
questions.
Conference requires all church workers who work
with children or disabled adults to have.
certified training lasts for 4 years and requires a
KBI background check.
Bohl, our church camp coordinator.
There are several camps available for all ages –
“Easter”
Annual conference is now calling this program
Safe Gatherings.
12 – Kristi Ocker & Megan Grimes
All of our nursery, Sunday
“Thomas”
School and T4C volunteers need to have this
Colette Henderson, Storekeeper
certification to protect our church from any
liability.
Earl
The course takes a few hours of your time and can
Sunday, March 8, 2015 in Salina.
be done online.
Pastor Kennedy, at a previous
Lynn
Farrington,
70,
Minneapolis,
died
He was born to
Earl H. and Nina (Sherbondy) Farrington.
On
November 13, 1944 and he was a 1963 graduate of
19 – Shayla Boyer & Tammy Krueger
“Breakfast on the Beach”
26 – Tamala Lott & Cassie Bohl
“The Great Commission”
having people bring their own laptops or tablets or
Minneapolis High School.
borrowing from those in the church who had them.
Lynn worked for 38 years at Highland Cemetery in
We can do the same.
They will be studying “The Community of the
Minneapolis as a sexton, hence he became known
Beloved Disciple” during the month of April.
Our church is hosting the joint Salina-Hutchinson
as “Digger”.
Districts
Annual
Lynn was a member of the United Methodist
We need
Church since 1960 and was faithful in attendance
currently certified people in the nursery that day.
and service as long as his health allowed. He was
We would like to do this training soon, before this
also a longtime member of the Minneapolis Lodge
UMW event.
#143 AF&AM.
United
Methodist
Women’s
th
attending summer camp, please contact Cassie
5 – Rodger & Diana Peck
Our new Great Plains
assignment, did this as a group in an afternoon by
If you know of someone who is interested in
Sunday School Volunteers for April
This
Spiritual Retreat on April 18 .
We have scheduled this training for Sunday
th
Louis Andersen is the teacher for the adult class.
He spent the past year living at Arbor Court in
day camps, two day camps, specialty camps, even
evening, April 12
adult camps.
provided.
Minneapolis.
Some information is posted on the bulletin board
Please call the church office by April 8th to sign up
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister
in the foyer.
for the training. Inform Joyce as to whether you
Bonnie Lorenson and his aunt Edna Farrington
Parrish.
on Easter Sunday between Sunday School and the
Some interest has been expressed and it is hoped
will be able to bring your own laptop or tablet.
We will then see how many others are needed.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on
for this event.
that several of our kids will be able to attend.
Scholarships will be available.
at 6:30 p.m.
Supper will be
Please direct any questions to Sharon Foust 3922549.
Thanks for your service.
Salina, after moving from his lifelong home in
Thursday, March 12 at Highland Cemetery in
Minneapolis.
officiated.
Pastor
Kennedy
Mukwindidza
An Easter Egg Hunt will be held for the children
worship service.
Angel Constable is coordinator
Kids, bring your Easter baskets
and come join in the fun!
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
March 11, 2015
HUTCHINSON/SALINA District
2015 Spiritual Growth Retreat
APRIL 18, 2015
Ogden Friendship House of Hope
Prayer - The Bead Connection
On Sunday, March 15, Rodger Peck gave a Mission
Moment during the worship service on one of our
focus missions for 2015.
Rev. Marianne McMunn of New Boston,
MI, facilitator
He explained the
Friendship House of Hope in Ogden, Ks, and what
some of their needs are.
9:30 am to 3:00 pm
A special box is located
Hosted by Minneapolis First United
in the foyer table for donations for missions. You
Methodist Church
may designate which mission you would like your
Salad lunch served. Registration
money to go to, but that is not required. If you
wish to write a check, write your designated
mission on the memo line and put in the box or in
the offering.
All donations are appreciated!
deadline Friday April 10
Nursery provided if pre-registration
is received.
Contact Gail Eckart or Pam Feldt –
THE CRIB IN THE FOYER
Photo by Megan Grimes
The crib has been set
more information on bulletin board.
Come for fellowship, prayer, and a time of
up in the foyer as we
spiritual renewal.
anticipate the arrival
Special music by Shirley Kuder
of a new baby.
Jeff
and
Blake
Summer
and siblings Bryson
and
Harper
Salads are needed for the salad lunch. Ladies
that bring a salad will have their registration fee
covered by our local unit.
are
expecting a baby girl
to
arrive
in
early
April.
If you would like to
bring a gift (unwrapped and no card) and place it in
the crib all will be presented to the Blake family in
a few weeks.
National Volunteer Week is a time to say “Thanks”
to the dozens of people in our church that
volunteer in our church but also in the community
and beyond.
The Administrative Council of the First United
Methodist Church of Minneapolis met for the
regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday,
March 11, with 8 members present.
Chairman Dale Henderson called the meeting
to order.
Pastor Kennedy opened the meeting with a
short devotional.
Jesus asked “Who do
people say I am?” and the pastor asked those
in attendance to think on this and consider
how they may answer. Paula read ‘Sunday
Morning Habit’ from the current Bible study
book “Renegade Gospel”.
Minutes of the last meeting was presented in
written form. Patti moved that we accept
the minutes with the correction “is now a
member of this committee”. Seconded. All
ayes.
Patti Bertrand, treasurer, presented the
treasurer’s report and commented that we
are “doing okay” financially.
Steve Baccus, chair of the Finance committee
stated that he will have a full financial report
in April.
Paula Baccus reported for the Trustees
committee. The Trustees have held their
parsonage walk through and compiled a short
list of needed repairs and items to be
donated to the Rummage Sale. They toured
the new garage at the parsonage.
She
reported that progress has been made with
the installation of the security system. The
lifts have been inspected and parts ordered.
The opinion is that when repairs (switches)
are made the lifts should handle our needs
for a considerable time. The Trustees are
working on a light study to use best use of
investment and light output. They approved
community service opportunities within our
building with supervision. They discussed
forecasting needs and funds for future
projects.
The committee welcomed John
Darrow as a visitor and potential member.
Roofs and fence repairs are on the list for
completion in warmer weather.
The
Trustees discussed acoustics in Wesley Room
and decided that professional assistance is
needed.
There were no reports from the PPR,
Education, Youth, Outreach /Fellowship,
Memorial, Missions, Love INC, or Worship
committees.
Gail Eckart reported for the United Methodist
Women. The unit will be hosting the District
Spiritual Retreat on Saturday, April 18 and
expect about 100 women to attend. The
UMW will be serving refreshments following
the graveside service for Lynn Farrington on
March 12.
Kristi Ocker reported for the Preschool Board.
Pre-enrollment for next year has begun,
finances are in good order and the date for
graduation is May 15. Everything is going
very well.
Old Business – Steve Baccus moved to accept
the new format for the Ad Council meetings
discussed at last month’s meeting. Further
discussion was held as there are concerns
due to the apathy by some in regards to
attendance. The members of Ad Council are
generally chairman of each committee and a
responsibility is to attend Ad Council
meetings, not only to report what a specific
committee is doing but to plan and
implement a program of mission and ministry
in the church.
After a rather lengthy
discussion the members voted all ayes.
and Pastor asked us to remember the family
during this difficult time. Attendance is up
some since last month. Both the Lenten
Bible Study and Men on a Mission are going
well. Several attended the Men and Boys
Rally in Beloit and reported that it was
fantastic.
New Business – The upcoming operation of
the Fair Stand during the Ottawa County Fair
was discussed.
Colette Henderson
volunteered (Thank You, Colette!!) to be the
organizer for this event. Planning must start
in May and she wants to break down
responsibilities as she felt over –extended
last year. There will be a “day coordinator”
and an “evening coordinator”, a person to do
the scheduling, a person(s) to handle the
money and charge tickets, a buying
committee, and specific sub-committees to
make salads and fry taco shells. Steve and
Pat Baccus have agreed to take care of the
money and Kristi Ocker agreed to do the
scheduling and Colette reported that others
have agreed to serve on specific subcommittees.
Respectfully submitted,
Pastor Kennedy gave his report. One person
in our congregation has passed on. Lynn
Farrington died on Sunday, March 8 and his
graveside service will be March 12 at 2:00 pm
Memorial services was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday,
March 27 at the First United Methodist Church in
Minneapolis.
NEW BANNERS
Thanks to Denise Fuller
and Colette Henderson
The next meeting will be April 8.
we had two new banners
Pastor Kennedy closed the meeting with
prayer.
Meeting adjourned.
Jacqueline
(Shipley)
passed
away
on
Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Salina Regional
Health Center.
Joyce Hamm, Recording Secretary
Nelson
She was born June 24, 1932 in
Goddard to Oscar and Fern Shipley.
She was united in marriage with Joe R. Nelson in
Goddard on July 3, 1955.
hanging in the
sanctuary during Lent.
A long time educator, Jacquie taught Business
Education at Minneapolis High school from 1954 –
The UMC Churches of Ada & Minneapolis
1958 and then at Salina Central High School from
1958-1995.
After her retirement she was a
substitute teacher until 2003.
Jacquie joined the First United Methodist Church
in Minneapolis in 1973 and was faithful in her
Office Telephone 785- 392-3029
Church email – [email protected]
Website: www.minneapolisfumc.com
Pastor: Reverend Kennedy Mukwindidza
Email – [email protected]
Parsonage Phone: 785-392-5175
Pastor’s Cell: 620-382-5480
attendance until just days before her passing.
She will be missed by her church family.
Denise
designed
and
Colette
made
the
banners.
Thank you!
They are beautiful and
enhance the colors in our stained glass windows.
Photos by Megan Grimes
She was preceded in death by her parents and
husband Joe on September 30, 2006.
She is survived by her son Monte Nelson and his
wife Holly of Minneapolis; grandchildren Kersti
and Ryker Nelson; siblings Curtis Shipley and wife
Judy, Judy French and Kermit Shipley and wife
Shirley.
PSALM 100
Psalm 100 will practice Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the
Sanctuary.
All voices are welcome as we Make a Joyful Noise Unto
the Lord.