April 2015
Morningside UM Church
PO Box 3076
Salem Oregon 97302
(503) 364-5013
Fax: (503) 371-2083
The Morningside Messenger
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Lenten Season Services 2015
Thursday
May 14
9:00 am
The Salem-Keizer area United Methodist Churches are
providing a variety of worship experiences for special services that happen
during Lent. You are encouraged to attend the worship opportunities that best
match your schedule and experience new styles, settings and pastoral
leadership for your Lenten journey. Looking for opportunities to carpool from
Morningside, meet 30 minutes prior to each service in the church parking lot for
the services at other UM Churches.
Maundy Thursday ~ April 2
12:15 Service of Communion at First UMC
Pastors: Dan Pitney and Wendy Woodworth
MINISTRY TEAM
Pastor:
Office Manager :
Bookkeeper:
Nurture ~ Spiritual Growth:
Family Programs Director:
Youth Ministries:
Youth Program Intern:
Chancel Choir Director:
Praise Band Leader:
Organist:
Keyboardist:
Custodian:
Childcare:
Rev. Wendy Joy Woodworth
Jacque Bailey
Jacque Bailey
Mary Ellen Eichelberger
Mary Ellen Eichelberger
Caiti Roberts
Rebecca Harper
Sam Kinney
Jan Nelson
Brace Langenwalter
Teresa Stewart
Tim Bulletset
Noemi Morales, Laura Cullen,
5:30
Communion service and family supper at Jason Lee.
Pastors: John Langenwalter and Sandy Kimbrow
7:00
Service at Keizer/Clear Lake to include a dramatic reading
and Holy Communion.
Pastors: Karen Nelson, Dan Pitney, Peg Lofsvold
Good Friday ~ April 3
12:00 Reflective Taize Service at Morningside UMC
Pastor: Wendy Woodworth
7:00
“Words from the Cross” at Trinity UMC
Pastors: Our District Superintendent, Rev. Peg Lofsvold and all
Salem-Keizer Clergy, Music from our various church choirs.
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New Roads Reflection
The disciples walked with Jesus for three years. They heard his teachings and
stories, watched as he brought healing and spoke words of forgiveness. They saw
him walk on water and feed the multitudes. They shared Jewish practices including
Passover with Jesus. It was after sharing one such Passover followed by the
singing of a hymn and time spent praying in the garden that walking the road with
Jesus came to a screeching halt with his arrest, trial and crucifixion.
The disciples struggled to walk that road during those days. They denied him,
deserted him, and hid in fear. They were convinced that the road had come to a
dead end - literally and figuratively. That would have been true if all Jesus was
about was walking, sharing a few stories along the way and healing. Others
prophets had come before and done the same. Jesus was about more; he was
about walking and creating an uprising!
Morningside Youth Group Youth Calendar 6th –12th Grade
April 5th- Easter Sunday Brunch! Our breakfast fundraiser for the mission
trip is today in Herman Hall. We will be signing up on 3/29 for different shifts
to help out. Afternoon youth group will be canceled.
April 12th- Come to the youth room from 1:00-2:30 pm for snacks, games,
and a discussion about success and finding yourself.
April 19h- Since we didn’t get to last month, today we will discuss social
justice and how to get involved and do something for a cause you are
passionate about. We will be in the youth room from 1:00-2:30 with snacks.
As the disciples began to experience the presence of the Christ Spirit, they began to
realize the journey was not over and their road with Jesus had not come to a dead
end. It was just changing course; now they would be walking and creating an
uprising. They would be continuing the uprising that Jesus began.
April 26th- Micro Mission! We will be volunteering today from
12-3 pm. More details to come but please wear outside, active
clothes and arrive to the church by 12 pm.
Feel Free to email or call with any questions. Becca Harper
[email protected] 406-465-1519 or Caiti Roberts 714-309-3288
Brian McLaren in We Make the Road By Walking, has us imagine the experience of
the disciples as they encountered the risen Christ. This is what he writes:
"THANK YOU all Rummage Sale Workers!
April Birthday’s
Resurrection has begun. We are part of something, rare,
something precious, something utterly revolutionary. It feels
like an uprising. An uprising of hope, not hate. An uprising armed
with love, not weapons. An uprising that shouts a joyful promise of
life and peace, not angry threats of hostility and death. It’s an uprising
of outstretched hands, not clenched fists. It’s the “someday” we have
always dreamed of, emerging in the present, rising up among us and
within us. It’s so different from what we expected—so much better.
This is what it means to be alive, truly alive. This is what it means
to be en route, walking the road to a new and better day.
As we celebrate Easter, are we willing to keep walking with the Risen Christ and the
disciples? Are we willing to join the uprising of hope and love? Are we willing to
continue the uprising that Jesus began? I pray that as fervently as we sing our
“Alleluias” on Easter Sunday is as fervently as we are ready to proclaim that we are
part of God’s uprising of grace through Christ Jesus.
1 Dave Sevall
3 Kirsten Johnson
Paul Smith-Munson
4 Rachel Chavez
15 Karen Crooch
Lura Morris
Jacque Bailey
19 Jean Johnston
Marvin Lundy
22 Bonnie Bulletset
23 Glenn Gross
Mary Lu Snodgrass
26 Ron Ham
27 Darcy Archer
Ellis Sanders
Thanks to all the people who helped with the UMW
Rummage Sale. We really appreciate all the
volunteer time, effort and donations. Due to lack of
space, we won’t be listing your names in this
month’s Messenger. Watch for your name next
month.
Thanks again,
Sincerely, Morningside United Methodist Women.”
April Anniversaries
22 Tomas & Rachel Chavez
26 Sam Kinney & Erin McGrath
30 Ron Chase & Karna Johnson
Easter Blessings,
Pastor Wendy
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Easter Happenings
Learn About the Foundation
Where does the money come from?
Creating our Floral Easter Cross
Saturday, April 4th at 10:00 am, please bring flowers and/or
help to create our floral cross for Easter.
In an earlier article about the MUMC Foundation, we learned
that it is a non-profit corporation established to handle Memorial
and Special Gifts and maintain an Endowment Fund.
The next question many people have is “So where does the money come
from?” The very short answer to that is: the money comes from YOU! Over
the years we have been blessed with hundreds of gifts, both large & small.
Several people have signed stock over to the Foundation or sold
stock and gifted the money to the Foundation.
Easter Sunday, April 5
8:00~10:30 am Easter Sunday Brunch!
This is a fundraiser for the youth mission trip.
9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service
10:00 am Children’s Music & Class
11:00 am Traditional Worship Service
This helped the church AND it helped with the individual’s income taxes.
Many members remember the church in their will.
An example of this came about when a woman who had been a member of
the church for a relatively short time died. In her will she stated that she
wanted ten percent of her residual estate to go to the church she was a
member of at the time of her death. The gift was over $20,000.
Honoring or remembering someone special in your life is another way
that money comes into the Foundation.
Sometimes the family of the person remembered has an idea of what they
would like done with the money. Many times the family wants the money to
go to the Endowment Fund so the church will continue to benefit from the
interest for many years to come.
So, you see, YOU really are the answer to where the money comes from!
Supporting the church with gifts to the Foundation can be part of your
legacy, too. Remember the church in you will...think about a gift of stocks if
you need to lighten your tax obligations...gift the Endowment Fund in
memory or honor of someone, or “just because”. ”Watch for additional
articles on the Foundation in future Messengers!
~ LaVelle Lasher, Foundation Board Member
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“Trans* in the Family of God" program to explore inclusiveness
in family and congregations
A program on “Trans* in the Family of God” will explore gender identity,
change, and acceptance within families and congregations. Three families will
share their stories on Saturday April 11, 2015, from 10:00 AM - Noon at
Sunnyside UMC, 3520 SE Yamhill St, Portland, Oregon 97214.
Speakers will include Ashley Dienst Philipson and her mother Rev. Bonnie Parr
Philipson, Karis Hutcheson and her parents Eric and Lurissa Overby, and
Sander Laughlin and her mother Rhonda Laughlin. Following the presentations
there will be time for discussion.
Following the program, there will be a potluck lunch followed by a brief business
meeting of Oregon-Idaho Reconciling United Methodists. Everyone is welcome.
For more information or to talk about car pooling, contact Jan Nelson.
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“Meet Phoebe”
United Methodist Ministries of Salem-Keizer
by Meagan Watts
When Phoebe was born, she seemed perfectly fine. Within a few
days, though, three things came together to change that. One
was Angelman Syndrome (AS), a neurogenic condition that kept
her from coordinating the rhythm of "suck-swallow-breath." The
other two--severe acid reflux and an inability to digest lactose-were unrelated to AS, but together with it meant she lost weight quickly,
couldn't put it back on again, and was always hungry and in pain. She got a
catch-all diagnosis of "Failure to Thrive" and a battery of tests (which found
no cause) until finally her pediatrician sent her blood away for a genetic
study. When that came back she was just getting out of successful stomach
surgery and was ten weeks old.
Two months later, a retreat was being held in Washington for parents
of children with Angelman Syndrome. Thirty-three people of this church came
Information Packets
Q & A Times
Through forums after worship, in the midst of committee meetings and in casual
conversations, you have been hearing about and discussing the proposal of
an area wide United Methodist Ministry for Salem and Keizer. Hopefully you
are intrigued about this unique opportunity to be in ministry in a new way
throughout our community. As you have been reflecting upon this,
you have raised questions ~ some of those questions have been answered and
others not just yet. The clergy and lay committee from the Salem-Keizer UMC’s
have been hard at work preparing materials to answer as many questions as we
can at this point in the process. These materials will be formulated into an
information packet that will be available beginning April 12. We will pass out
the packets beginning Sunday morning and mail as needed the following week.
together for us, and stayed with Phoebe through the weekend in four hourshifts, holding and loving her, and feeding her through her g-tube /feedingtube every three hours. Her thirty-three heroes!
Prior to an “All Church Conference” vote to be held on May 3, your members
of the committee, Pastor Wendy, Kelly Freels and Karna Johnson, want to
have question and answer times to review the information packet and have
discussion.
Nowadays, Phoebe loves life. She's thirteen (soooo thirteen!), a 7th
grader who loves music and people, and has an infectious giggle.
There are three times selected for this:
She's strong, mischievous, clever, mostly happy (did I mention
she's thirteen?), tenacious and loving. She fights seizures and
has trouble walking, has some issues with her eyes and no
Thursday, April 16 at 1:30pm
language, and she's one of the coolest, most awesome, most
joyful people I've ever known. For more on AS, check
out www.CureAngelman.org or www.Angelman.org.
Monday, April 20 at 6:30, a brief Church Council meeting will follow
Sunday, April 19 at 11:15am
We have one 10:00 worship service as this Magruder weekend
We hope to see you at one of these gatherings!
Pastor Wendy, Kelly Freels and Karna Johnson
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News & Events
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, at 10:00 a.m., the 20th Annual Optimist Club of
Salem Easter Egg hunt will be held at MUMC. Please Join us!
-----------------------------UM Men
The Morningside United Methodist Men will meet Monday, April 6th,10:00 a.m.
in the Fireside Room. Duane Medicine-Crow will tell about his Spiritual
walk. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be available
-----------------------------Keystones Circle
The Keystones Circle group will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 6th in the
Fireside Room.
-----------------------------Disability Connections
DCT will meet in the Fireside Room on Tuesday, April 7th at 2:00p.m.
-----------------------------Middlers
The Middlers will meet at 6:45 pm on Wednesday, April 8th.
-----------------------------Senior Connection
Senior Connection meets Thursday, April 9th, 1:30 p.m.
Our very interesting presentation in April will be, "Sara Takes the
Oregon Symphony to the Schools." Really? Hmm. Want to know what that
means? Sara Amend will share some special insights that the rest of us may not
know about music education taking place in our schools. You're also
invited to enjoy a lively "sing a long" with Sharon on the piano. Many thanks to
Janet Adkins and Brigitte Rolph for the delicious refreshments they prepare for
us. We look forward to seeing you!
----------------------------Parents’ Night Out
Our next Parents’ Night Out will be Saturday, April 11th at 5:30 p.m. We’ve
more than doubled our number of children since our January kickoff, so we
need lots of Volunteers. There are lots of different jobs. A sign-up sheet is
on the bulletin board. Contact Chris Kester or Lynda Sloan with questions.
----------------------------UM Women
UMW’s Exec Board Meeting is Monday, April 20th @1:00 pm
----------------------------Methodoers
Methodoers will meet on April 21st @10:30 am.
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New Roads for April
Part 3: Alive in a Global Uprising
Worship and Group Themes
April 5
Easter Sunday
Luke 24:1-12
“The Uprising Begins”
April 12
John 20:24-29
“The Uprising of Fellowship”
April 19
John 21:1-19
“The Uprising of Discipleship”
April 26
Colossians 3:12-17 “The Uprising of Worship”
Small Group Schedule
New Roads Coffee Chat: April 7 & 21 at 2:00
We gather at Panera Bakery. Leadership: Pastor Wendy
New Roads on Tap: April 1 & 15 at 6:30
We will gather at Santiam Brewing, 2544 19th St SE Leadership: Pastor Wendy
New Roads Bible Study: Sunday Mornings at 10:00 April 12,19 & 26
Stop by Coffee Hour and to the Fireside Room for a Bible Study.
Leadership: Mary Ellen
Thursday Afternoon and Friday Night at the Movies:
April 24, Friday at 6:30 in the Fireside Room led by Mary Ellen
April 30, Thursday at 1:30 in the Fireside Room led by Pastor Wendy
“To Kill a Mockingbird”
Told through the eyes of "Scout," a feisty six-year-old tomboy To Kill A
Mockingbird carries us on an odyssey through the fires of prejudice and injustice
in 1932 Alabama. Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a
black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his kids against prejudice.
Discussion: What “uprisings” occur throughout this story?
May movie selection: “Selma” What has changed in 30 years? How is the
movement of the Spirit present in the decisions that occur.
June movie selection: “Still Alice” What is the relationship between mind,
body and spirit; especially as relates to Alzheimer’s.
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APRIL 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Thursday
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9:00 am Staff Meeting
12:00 am Capitol Colloquy
6:30 pm New Roads on Tap @
Santiam Brewery
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Happy Easter
8:00 am Breakfast until 10:30
9:00 am Contemporary Worship
10:00 am Children’s Music & Class
11:00 am Traditional Worship
Friday
3 Good Friday
10:00 am Al-Anon
12:00 pm Reflective Taize
Service @MUMC
Saturday
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10:00 am Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 am Creating Floral
Cross
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10:00 am UM Men
1:30 pm Keystones
2:00 pm DCT Meeting
2:00 pm New Roads
Coffee @ Panera
6:45 pm Middlers
1:30 pm Senior Connection
7:00 pm Choir
10:00 am Al-Anon
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9:00am Newsletter
Deadline! Email Articles to:
Camp Magruder
10:00 am Al-Anon
Camp Magruder
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5:30-8:30 pm
Parent’s Night Out
Wendy on Vacation until April 15
7:00 pm SPRC
6:30 pm Finance Meeting
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9:00 am Contemporary Worship
10:00 am Adult & Youth Education
10:00 am Children’s Music & Class
11:00 am Traditional Worship
12:15 pm Ed. Ministry Team Mtg.
12:30 pm Joyful Noise Practice
19 Camp Magruder
10:00 am MUMC Worship Service
11:00 am Q & A Time
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6:30 pm New Roads on Tap @
Santiam Brewery
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1:00 pm UMW Exec Mtg.
6:30 pm Q & A Time
7:30 pm Church Council
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10:30 am Methodoers
2:00 pm New Roads
Coffee @ Panera
9:00 am Staff Meeting
[email protected]
1:30 pm Q & A Time
7:00 pm Choir
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10:00 am Al-Anon
7:00 pm Choir
6:00 Trustees Work Session
7:30 Trustees Meeting
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9:00 am Contemporary Worship
10:00 am Adult & Youth Education
10:00 am Children’s Music & Class
11:00 am Traditional Worship
12:30 pm Joyful Noise Practice
6:30 pm Church & Society
Forum on Palestine
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7:00 pm Outreach Ministries
6:30 pm Friday Night @ the
Movies
“To Kill a Mockingbird”
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May 1
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9:00 am Staff Meeting
1:30 pm Movie Matinee,
“To Kill a Mockingbird”
10:00 am Al-Anon
9:00 ~12:00 Garden Party
UMW Jewelry Sale TBA
UMW Jewelry Sale TBA
7:00 pm Choir
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