UPCOMING
EVENTS:

The Messenger
Nov 1, Turkey
Dinner/Silent
Auction
N O V E B E R ,

Sunday/Receive
New Members

2 0 1 4
Nov 2, All Saints’
Nov 12, Charge
W W W . P U M C D U N L A P . O R G
Message from Pastor Steve:
Conference

Chick-Fil-A…and the
Church of Jesus Christ
Nov 9-16,
Sukkah

Nov 16,
Chaddock Adopt
a Child

Nov 16, Stewardship Sunday
& Celebration
Dinner

Nov 27, Happy
Thanksgiving!
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Calendar
2
Stewardship
35
Finance, Trustee
6
Missions: Sukkah
& Chaddock
7
Mission Events
8
Holiday
Schedule
9
Congregational
Care/Music/Bible
One Year
10
11
Youth/
Purple Panda/
After Care
12
13
be going to Chick-Fil-A anymore, they’ve lost my business…FOREVER.” (Or, if I
do go back, it will only to be
to use the free grilled sandwich voucher I have on my
dresser. That’s it! No waffle fries. No sweet tea…just
my free sandwich!)
I love Chick-Fil-A! In fact,
just knowing that there was a
Chick-Fil-A down the road
from Dunlap was a major
positive to our move to Prospect. Even though we don’t
actually get there as often as
we’d like, the Pichaske’s find Boycott a favorite fast food
comfort just knowing that restaurant based on a single
Chick-Fil-A is there if we bad experience?
need it.
TIME OUT!!!
The food is ALWAYS good;
they get the order right nearly How stupid was THAT
every time; and their cus- thought?
Seriously, let’s
tomer service is second to review…
none. It is always clean and
no matter how long the line #1 - They ALWAYS deliver
seems to be people are al- great food!
ways served as quickly #2 - They ALWAYS have
and efficiently as possible.
friendly people!
#3 - They ALWAYS have a
So, imagine my surprise clean environment!
when a friend recently shared #4 - What my friend had exabout the bad experience perienced was not in line
he’d had at Chick-Fil-A.
with what normally happens.
The details he offered (from
his perspective) were seriously disappointing and I
was immediately frustrated
for him (any trip to Chick-Fil
-A is a BIG deal!). Before I
knew it I literally found myself thinking, “Well, if that’s
the way things are going to
be then I guess we just won’t
In truth, my friend never said
that he was going to boycott
Chick-Fil-A, either. Neither
of us was literally going to
allow one bad experience
with one employee ruin a
reputation of excellence that
had been consistent for
years!
(AND…no one
knows what was going on in
that employee’s life…she
could have had one of the
worst days of her life and
was trying her best to just
hold it together until she
could clock out!)
Of course, this is NOT
really an article about
Chick-Fil-A. I’m thinking
about our walk with the
Lord in the context of the
local church. I’m afraid
that that too often we are
tempted to take the same
attitude with the Church
that I almost took with
Chick-Fil-A. I have met
people throughout my time
in ministry who have
grown disconnected from a
local congregation or
turned their back on the
Church over a mistake that
was made or a difference
of opinions. They will attend, serve, and devote
themselves in service to a
local church for years…
and then, all of a sudden…
November 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
1-5pm, Chinese
Culture Training
4-7:30pm,
Turkey Dinner/
Silent Auction
28am, Trustees
3
4
5
All Saints’ Sunday
Receive New
Members
9am, Worship
Sunday School/Kid’s
Christmas Practice
5-7:30pm, Youth
Group
6pm, Methodist
Men
5am-7pm, Elections held here
9am, Bible Study
6pm, Nominations
9am, Quilters
6pm, Bells
7pm, Choir
7:30pm, Prospectors
9Sukkah Begins 10Sukkah
11Sukkah
12Sukkah
8am, Christian Ed
Meeting
9am, Worship
Sunday School/Kid’s
Christmas Practice
5-7:30pm, Youth
Group
9am, Bible Study
9am, Quilters
6pm, Charge Conference
6pm, Bells
7pm, Choir
7:30pm, Prospectors
16
6
13Sukkah
7
8
7-9pm, Chinese
Dance Class
1-5pm, Chinese
Culture Training
14Sukkah
15Sukkah
Noon, December & January
Articles Due
1-5pm, Chinese
Culture Training
17
18
19
20
21
22
Chaddock Kid’s
Adoption
9am, Worship
Stewardship Sunday &
Celebration Dinner
Sunday School/Kid’s
Christmas Practice
5-7:30pm, Youth
Can sorting,
TBA
9:30am, Staff
Meeting
9am, Bible Study
9am, Quilters
6pm, Bells
7pm, Choir
7:30pm, Prospectors
6:30pm, Book
Discussion
9am, Newsletter
Committee
1-5pm, Chinese
Culture Training
2pm, Mary Martha Bake Sale
Set-up
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Mary Martha Bake
Sale
9am, Worship
Sunday School/Kid’s
Christmas Practice
5-7:30pm, Youth
Group
7pm, Mary Martha Bake Sale
9am, Bible Study
Noon, Senior Citizen Potluck
9am, Quilters
Happy
Thanksgiving!
Office Closed
Office Closed
5-7pm, Jones/
Ryan Rehearsal
& Dinner
Sukkah Ends
30
United Methodist
Student Sunday
8:40am, Prospectors
9am, WorshipChaddock Kid’s early dropoff in outer office
Sunday School/Kid’s
Christmas Practice
3pm, Wedding
6pm, Finance
7pm, Ad Council
6-9pm, Kitchen/
décor prep in
Fellowship Hall &
Sanctuary for
wedding
Message from Pastor Steve (continued):
Someone didn’t call them when they were out for three weeks.
Someone said something hurtful to, or about, them.
They didn’t like what the preacher said (or the pastor’s personality).
They didn’t like what the _______ ministry team was doing. They didn’t like a decision the church leadership made.
I could go on and on…but you get the point. There are times when people will allow one thing in the church to trump the decades of ministry and impact that have taken place through that body of believers, and that’s at best disappointing, and at worst
a bit insane.
Yes, if you stay in a church long enough I promise you that you will see hypocrisy.
Someone will say something to you or about you that will hurt you.
Decisions will be made that you do not like.
There are going to be sermons that make you mad.
(It kind of sounds like a lot of families I know…even really good families!)
When that happens the enemy is going to try his best to convince you to just walk away…because he knows that the first step
away from God is usually getting people to step away from other people of God.
Yes, the church (EVERY church) has made some unwise decisions and, in the process has hurt or disappointed people along
the way…but let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater.
The Church is STILL being built by Jesus—that makes her important!
She’s STILL reaching out to the broken, the forgotten and the poor; STILL making a difference that’s going to be seen for
eternity; STILL GOD’S PLAN for reaching the world; STILL necessary for believers!
Certainly, the church is NOT perfect (neither the universal Church nor Prospect)…but you and I aren’t either.
We are entering into a tremendously exciting season as a Prospect family. Over the next two months we’ll come together to
welcome the community to our Turkey Dinner; we’ll receive new members into our less-than-perfect-but-growing-in-Jesus
family; we’ll commission our 2015 committee leaders; we’ll ring bells and deliver coats to the Salvation Army, collect canned
foods for our pantry, and buy presents for the children of Chaddock Children’s Home; we’ll receive our Missions offering during the March to the Manger; we’ll be blessed by the music of our new “kids’ choir” and the Christmas Cantata from the sanctuary choir; we’ll decorate the church inside and out; we’ll host a 24-hour prayer vigil and leadership/vision retreat to kick off
the new year…and more!
And in the midst of it all, we will be lifting up praises to God while welcoming Emmanuel (God with us…Jesus!) into the
world and into our lives as we celebrate His birthday!
The invitation to be a part of so many wonderful, life transforming, community changing opportunities is truly a wonderful
blessing from God!!! And they all come through the life of your church!
So, when we’re tempted to get disconnected or totally walk away because of something that we disagree with or that has hurt
us we should first ask, “Is this consistent with this church’s character?” and “How different would the church look if we all
gave it the very best of our time, talent, and resources (the heart of true stewardship)?” and “What can I do to improve this
aspect of church life?”
Stick with the church long enough, and it will bless you in ways you cannot imagine. As with most endeavors, the more you
invest, the more you’ll receive back. Stay in a church long enough and you will also have a bad experience. Someone or
something will let you down. Stewardship involves letting both spectrums of our church experiences push us closer to Jesus
and the recognition that He uses imperfect people in His plan. Sometimes we’ll get it right, experiencing the unparalleled
blessing of knowing that God is using us for tremendous good in the world. Sometimes we will get it wrong, providing us
with opportunities to beg the Lord to teach us how to best deal with mistakes and failure…because, she’s STILL the church
and STILL His bride.
I am asking each of you to personally, prayerfully consider your commitment (i.e. level of stewardship) towards each of the
above mentioned activities and the your commitment of time, talent and financial resource in 2015! Now is the time to begin
praying about the Prospect ministries/activities you want to make a difference for God’s Kingdom within, the priority of worship you are willing to embrace, and the financial commitment you want to make in order to help Prospect realize God’s plans
for His church in 2015. Begin your process of prayerful discernment now, plan to celebrate by bringing your 2015 stewardship pledge with you on November 16th, and get ready for the exciting ride that God has in store for us…
Now…does anyone want to go to Chick-Fil-A with me? :-)
Your Brother in Christ, Pastor Steve
STEWARDSHIP NEWS:
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Stewardship Drive Celebration Planning
We are each unconditionally loved and well know by God. We should praise God for
His son Jesus and the gift of life and blessings daily. To enjoy the fullness of life God intended for us, we must strive to live by His commandments. Most of us remember “...love
your neighbor as yourself.” (Luke 10:27) and (Luke 12:24) “Don’t chase after what you will
eat and what you will drink. Stop worrying.” Are you familiar with the last book in the Old
Testament? Malachi 3:10 (The Message) says, “Bring your full tithe to the Temple treasury
so there will be ample provisions in my Temple. Test me in this and see if I don’t open up
heaven itself to you and pour out blessings beyond your wildest dreams.” God requires a tithe
(1/10) of our small or large income for His work. The noise of the world often distracts us from the still, reassuring voice of God.
In November, the annual Prospect UMC Stewardship Drive to fund God’s work for 2015 takes place
during worship. In recognition of God’s presence and grace, Christians are called to respond with the generous giving of their “prayers, presence, gifts and service” (from the baptismal and membership covenants of
the United Methodist Church). As Thanksgiving approaches, we will celebrate the many acts of faithful stewardship that have marked the past year and commit ourselves to continued giving in 2015. Read your Bible,
pray and search your heart for how God calls you to give your time, talents and treasures for His work here
(in the Dunlap community) and beyond.
A Stewardship Commitment Sheet is included in this newsletter. We would invite you to pray over
each area of service, asking God to reveal areas for continued or new service He would have you invest in.
This same sheet will be included within the worship bulletins on November 9th and 16th. If you will not be
able to join us in worship on either of those two Sundays, or you just want to send your commitment to us
early, feel free to use the newsletter sheet. If you are mailing the form back to the church, please mark “For
Financial Secretary’s Eyes Only” on the envelope to ensure your information remains confidential.
On November 16th, new members and all who attend Prospect UMC are invited to a dinner celebration following Sunday worship. We have much to celebrate
and all should attend! Plan to sign up November 2nd or 9th to indicate your family’s
attendance. Blessings on your day.
Stewardship Committee, Vicky Brown
STEWARDSHIP “Christ-centered life”
The Bible teaches us that we are to be good and faithful stewards of all that Christ has given us. After all,
everything which we have comes from Him. Money and time are probably the first two things that come to
mind when the topic of stewardship is discussed. However, stewardship is more than sharing our time, talents and treasures. Faithful stewardship challenges us to live a life which shows God’s mercy, grace and love
and demonstrates how God has called each of us to live. God doesn’t just want our resources, He wants
US! Our busy lives make this a challenge, and some areas of stewardship are easier for some of us than others. It comes down to focus and priorities. If we put God first in our life, He will provide all that we need to
help us prioritize and learn how to become better stewards of all He has given us. The first step to success is
submission to Him in all areas and to truly put Him first in our lives. God is faithful when we go to Him, and
the rewards of living a Christ-centered life are great.
Debbie Lalicker
“LOVING and SERVING all without boundaries”
Family Name:
Phone:
Address:
E-mail:
(PLEASE MARK ALL AREAS OF INTEREST…use first names if completing as a family.)
Worship
Usher
Greeter
Special Decorations for
Worship
Preparation of Sanctuary for
Worship
Replenish Offering
Envelopes/Prayer Cards
Liturgist
Prepare Communion
Hanging of the Greens
Sound Booth & Video
Music
Chancel Choir
Hand Bells
Vocal Soloist
Pianist
Organist
Music Instrument
(specify)
Prospectors
Youth Band
Kid’s Choir Director
Missions
Food Basket Prep
Mission Work Team
Medical Mission Team
Food Pantry Worker
Adopt a Highway Clean-Up
United Methodist Women
Mary/Martha Circle
Quilters
United Methodist Men
Fellowship
Special Projects
Congregational Care
Neighborhood Visitation
Telephone Visitor
Provide Transportation
Assemble/Mail Newsletter
New Member Luncheon
Lay Shepherding Team
Funeral Dinners
Senior Citizen’s Dinners
Coffee Fellowship-Soul Café
Homebound, Nursing Home &
Hospital Visitation
Facilities & Technical Assistance
Building Maintenance
Grounds Maintenance
Photographer
Electronics/Sound System
Snow Removal
Setup/Take-Down Tables
Clean Kitchen
Computer Volunteer
Phone Caller
Children’s Ministry
4 & Under Helpers
Adult Help-Kid’s Club (K-5)
Vacation Bible School
Children’s Message in Worship
Trunk or Treat
Sunday AM Teachers
(including substitutes)
Youth Ministry
Sunday evening leaders/helpers
Outings (drivers/helpers)
Even Planning
Small Group Leader
Sunday AM Teachers
Nursery Ministries
Serve in Nursery
Cradle Roll
Ministries for Children To Do
Pray
Acolyte
Music
Help with Meals
Help on Workdays
Attend Events for Kids
Miscellaneous
Wherever the Church Needs Me
Prayer Team (Friday AM)
Pray Team (at home)
Provide Childcare for Young
Families During Meetings/Activities
Other (specify)__________
I/we prefer communication by
email
I/we prefer communication by
phone
I/we prefer communication by
text
I/we prefer using offering
envelopes
I/we are interested in automatic
withdrawal
I/we acknowledge a renewed Commitment to Christ and to Prospect by:
Serving in the ways indicated above.
Praying for our Congregation.
Worshipping regularly with my Prospect Family.
Giving financially in gratitude for all the blessings God has given me/us by financially supporting God’s work through
Prospect UMC.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------My/our financial commitment to the Prospect operating budget: Weekly $_____ Monthly $_____ Annually $______
Additional giving to PUMC for:
a.) Debt Reduction:
Weekly $_____ Monthly $_____ Annually $_____
b.) Endowment Fund:
$ ___________
Family Name:
Phone (indicate preferred; home; office; cell):
Address:
_______E-mail:
______
(Please complete name, address, etcetera, at the top and bottom of this page because this form will be separated by Financial Secretary for privacy).
Questions may be directed to the Church office @ 243-7300 or [email protected].
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Finance-Treasurer’s Report
October has been such a beautiful month with all of God's colors to enjoy. This is my favorite time of the year, not that I like what comes after because I don't. We have paid for the new roof over the fellowship hall with the
generous help of those that have given to the need. We were fortunate to have
the endowment committee give $5000.00 from their interest, to add to the
$5326.21 from the Holy Project fund and $7080.00 from congregational donations to the roof fund. The Holy Project fund was money given when we put the roof over the Sanctuary
and parking lot resurface several years ago. We have held this money because it was given for these repairs
and now have used it for this new roof. Due to the generous giving, we have $906.21 in excess of the
$16,500.00 needed for the roof. We would like to put this into a fund for unexpected repairs for the trustees use. thanks to all that gave..
We were blessed with the performance of the Asante choir and have given through the love offering
on that Sunday $2040.00 to them.
The mission budget for 2014 has been paid in full; and we are current with our Conference Apportionments and financial obligations. I am reminded of l Chronicles 28:20 "Be strong and courageous, and do
the work. Don't be afraid or discouraged by the size of the task, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He
will not fail you or forsake you." This has proven to be so true with the work of PUMC. If you have any
questions about the financial giving or budget please feel free to contact me or any member of the finance
committee. Thanks to all of you who continue to support PUMC and its mission here in Dunlap, this country
and the world.
God Bless all of you, Bonnie Mankle, Treasurer
Trustee’s Report:
First off, I would like to thank everyone for their sympathetic thoughts, prayers and cards during my mother's
passing. Thank you everyone.
Second, I want to thank everyone for their cooperation and generous donations in support of the roofing
project over the fellowship hall. God's presence was certainly felt during this project; from protecting a man
from serious injury who fell off of the roof, to the timing of a pop up shower that turned into a pretty good
rainstorm, to the fact that we did not have to borrow any money to do a job that cost $16,500. Was this all
just a coincidence? Possibly, but I know better. It was God's hand!
Because of all the gracious donations from our friends and family at PUMC, we actually raised $900.00 more
than needed to fund the roofing project! The remaining donations will be placed in the Building Fund for
future projects within the church. Thank you again for all the support in completing this project.
Jim Mayberry, Chair
Don’t forget to change your clocks!
Daylights Savings Time Ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 2nd!
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SUKKAH
Sunday, November 9th through Sunday, November 16th a “SUKKAH” (meaning booth) will be constructed
in the chancel area of Prospect’s Sanctuary. It will be ready for you to bring your “gleanings” so others will
be cared for as well as you and yours. In Leviticus 23:34-43, one will find instructions on how to celebrate
the harvest. The “SUKKAH” was used during the harvest as a shelter for people while they finished gathering their crops.
Later, the woven booth became a symbol of the indefiniteness of life on earth. The use of the “SUKKAH” eventually developed into an eight day festival of prayers, feasting, and rejoicing. The booth, the fruits and vegetables, and the families
who gathered under it, were a symbol of reaffirmation of the covenant between God and the Hebrews. The covenant represented a sign of loyalty, faithfulness, and care. As God’s people today, we want to share our bounty, and the “SUKKAH”
is still a great place to gather a portion of the harvest to give to others.
In 1 Corinthians, Paul refers to the church as being a body-made of many parts, yet all working together to form a healthy, functioning body. To help each of us to create a healthy body as we gather items for the “SUKKAH,” the mission team suggests the following formula for you to apply in choosing your items for the celebration of the “SUKKAH.” All donated items will be used in our
food pantry as well as our community.
In order to get a variety of useful items we ask you please follow the suggestions below depending on your last
name. Thank you!
If your last name begins with:
A-C Bring hot or cold cereal, juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, jello, pudding, pyster & soda crackers
D-L Bring boxed potatoes, stuffing, mac ‘n cheese, rice, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, jelly, canned
fruit (peaches, fruit cocktail, pineapple, mandarin oranges, pears, applesauce)
I-L Bring canned meat, canned tuna, canned pasta, meal mixes ( Hamburger helper/ Tuna Helper)
M-P Bring catsup, mustard, canned meat, canned dinners, tuna
Q-T Bring hamburger helper/tuna helper, popcorn, child treats
U-Z Bring mixes (cake, brownie, pancake, waffle, cookie, muffin), pie filling & frosting
Sorting will begin the week of November 17th. All teams, youth, and families are welcome to participate!
“Share a little Christmas!”
Once again, the people of PUMC will be asked to open your hearts to the
residents of Chaddock, a ministry of the United Methodist Church since 1853 by providing “a little Christmas.” Chaddock is located in Quincy, Illinois, and is part of the Illinois River Conference. There
could be 50 youth that live full-time at Chaddock at any one time.
It is being suggested that after “adopting a child for Christmas,” clothing, small gift, large gift, and a Christmas
stocking and stocking stuffers be purchased. Lists will be provided to help in your efforts. You can “adopt a child” on November 16 before and after the service. Perry Camp, Teri Durand and Julie Selburg will be in the Narthex.
Partner with another family, group of friends, or work within the PUMC groups such as Choir, Youth Group, Club
56, Quilters, Mary/Martha, Methodist Men, etc.
Shop at stores like Sears, J.C. Penneys, Kohls, Walmart, Kmart (list of stores will be provided); gift cards can always be used; use the internet, ex. Amazon (the Church office can help with this.).
If you would like someone to do your shopping, that can be arranged; call the Church office--243-7300.
Please return the unwrapped gifts to PUMC no later than Wednesday, December 3rd. If it is more convenient, you
can return your gifts on Sunday, November 30th and place them in the outer office CLEARLY marked. Like last year, from
the suggestion of Chaddock personnel, it is being requested that the unwrapped gifts be put into a duffle bag if possible.
This provides the resident with a “suitcase” for his or her belongings when leaving Chaddock.
If you wish additional information or help, please contact your Chaddock Ambassadors, Vicky Brown (h-243-5497,
c-397-1564) or Penny Kunkle (h-692-2400, c-453-7267, [email protected]).
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UNITED METHODIST STUDENT DAY—November 30th
“Let’s also think about how to show love and to do good works...Encourage each other.”
-Hebrews 10:24, 25b, Common English Bible
Andy Wegg, 18, is a first-year student at the University of Indianapolis (UINDY). Because he is United Methodist,
Wegg found the school’s ties to his denomination appealing. He got further help from the church in the form of scholarships,
including a United Methodist Youth Leader scholarship for community service.
“Every time I visited here, I thought, ‘Why would I go anywhere else when I know these people make me happy and
treat me right?” Wegg said. “Why am I trying so hard to get into a big state school when they don’t treat me as well?’”
Wegg has a wealth of possibilities and opportunities, and he looks forward to exploring all of them.
“At one point,’ he said, “I felt called to do some kind of music performance, but let’s face it, a lot of people dream of
music performance. I don’t want to become some kind of pop star. I told God, ‘I want to use these talents you blessed me
with, and I want to use them somehow in your name.’”
On Sunday, November 30th, PUMC will be celebrating United Methodist Student Day. Many young people from
PUMC have been recipients of scholarships and grants because of this special offering. Please give generously. Thank you!
Mary Martha Bake Sale
Mark your calendars for upcoming Mary Martha Bake Sale on Sunday,
November 23rd before and after service!
Sending out a very big thank you to all those who volunteered for our highway cleanup
this year! We will resume again in April of 2015.
Dr. Bob Bevill, Marlowe Meinders, Becky Graze, and I were participants in a medical missions team gathered from the Illinois River District. By traveling to Denver, the team was able to make a difference in the
world. For four days we worked in the Project C.U.R.E. warehouse. Project C.U.R.E. is the largest provider
of donated medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world. We identified and
sorted medical supplies that are shipped to some of the most desperately needed people in the world. Some of
the team prepared the cleaning kits for the aftermath of Ebola, which are flown to African countries.
The fifth day of work was working with Project Angel Heart—an agency that was created in the 1980’s to provide meals for
those who were terminally ill from being infected with HIV. Today the need has grown to the extent that all terminally ill
persons in the greater Denver area as well as Colorado Springs can be served by this agency.
It was great to partner with others from the Illinois River District and touch so many lives. I was greatly blessed to be a part
of my local church family as well as my district church family. -Penny Kunkle
Prospect welcomed over 200 children and their families to the church for “Trunk or
Treat” night. (We served hot dogs , too!) “Thank you” to everyone who helped
decorate and cook for the event, as well as all the members who decked out their
vehicles and wore costumes to help welcome our community for an evening of fun!
Way to go Prospect!
PUMC Men’s Club
The Methodist Men will meet again on Monday, November 3rd at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Bob Johnson (Peoria) and Brent Selburg will be preparing a light meal for us.
Mary Martha Circle
Mary Martha Circle will meet again on Monday, November 24th
at 7:00 PM. Save the Date: Mary Martha
Bake Sale: Sunday, November 23rd
Salvation Army Coats for Kids Project
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A BIG thank you to all those of Prospect who participated in The Salvation Army Coats for Kid’s
drive. We were able to contribute 65 coats this year. There will be many grateful kids who receive the
“gift of warmth” from the generous family at PUMC!
**Poinsettias**
If you would like to purchase a poinsettia to help decorate the church
sanctuary during the Christmas season, please sign-up from November
23rd-December 7th. Cost of the poinsettias will be $10/plant. Sign-Up
Sheet available on the altar table in the gathering area.
INFORMAL HOLIDAY TEA AND REFRESHEMNT PARTY
Calling all ‘wise persons’ of PUMC
We are inviting all the senior citizen members of our congregation to an informal holiday tea and refreshment
party.
Like the wise men from the story in the Bible traveled to find
the Baby Jesus, and stopped to refresh themselves ...We would
like to treat all of you “wise persons” 50 and older to stop
and refresh yourselves on Sunday, December 7th from 2-4:00
PM in the PUMC Fellowship Hall.
This event is hosted by Matthew Cramer.
Please watch your mail for the invitation!
Ring the Bell for Salvation
Army
Date: Dec. 5th
Time: 4:30-8pm
Place: Northwood’s Mall at Sears
downstairs entrance
Sign-up sheet on the bulletin board
across from Dani’s office.
1st shift - 4:30 to 5:30pm
2nd shift-5:30 to 6:15pm
3rd shift - 6:15 to 7:00pm
4th shift - 7:00 to 8:00pm
HANGING OF THE GREENS
Hanging of the Greens will be held on Saturday, December 6th, beginning at 10:00
AM. When the decorating is finished there will be a short service beginning at Noon, followed by a light lunch provided by the United Methodist Men from 12:30-1:00 PM.
The Hanging of the Greens is a great family event and is a wonderful opportunity to fine
tune our focus on the Advent season. All are welcome to attend and we look forward to
kicking off the Advent season with all of our PUMC Family and Friends!
Upcoming Holiday Schedule:
March to the Manger: Sunday, December 21st with the Choir presenting a Cantata
Display of Nativities: Sunday, December 21st (sign-up coming soon)
Christmas Eve Services: Wednesday, December 24th (If you do not like to drive after dark, please contact the
church office so that we can help arrange a ride for you to our Christmas Eve services.)
7:00 PM-Choir will be singing at the service
10:00 PM-The Prospectors will be singing and playing at the service
De-Decorating: Sunday, January 4th, 2015 following service. All are invited to stay and help.
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HERE TO SERVE:
Your Congregational Care Committee is here to serve
you! If you or anyone you know is in need of care
(meals, rides, a listening ear) please let us know!
PRAYER CHAIN
INFORMATION:
If you have a prayer
chain request, please
send it to [email protected]. I only
use the gmail account to
send the prayer requests. You can also
call Marti at 224-1392.
Congregational Care will meet again on Thursday, January 8th at 7:00 PM.
See you in 2015!
Friends & Family of PUMC currently in the Nursing Home/Assisted Living:
Heritage Health of
Chillicothe:
Eleanor Sniff
1028 Hillcrest Drive
Chillicothe, IL 61523
Independence Village:
Marion Pierce (Rm. 235)
Violet Rickey
1201 W. Northmoor Rd.
Peoria, IL 61614
Liberty Village:
Ben Juliusson
Assisted Living
6900 N Stalworth Dr.
Peoria, IL 61615
Grandview:
Luella Gehrig
Proctor Home:
Marjorie Johnson
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRIENDS & FAMILY OF PUMC!!!
NOV 1
Megan Klumpe
NOV 2
Joe Yoches,
Mary Kathryn Pearce
NOV 3
Robert Sulaski, Lynn Cline,
Marie Jibben
NOV 8
Carolyn Holloway, Jim Mayberry
NOV 9
Brandon Hoadley
NOV 10
Tom Hogan
NOV 14
Adam Schelske, Donna Carlson,
Richard Cox, Jack Bjerke
NOV 15
Beverly Rickey,
Kathryn Johnson (Dunlap)
NOV 16
Bill Christophel,
Chris DeBernardi
NOV 17
Ron Bjerke
NOV 18
Steve Pichaske
NOV 19
Lois Yoches,
Lacie (Durand) Damhorst
NOV 21
William Metzger, Matthew Cramer
NOV 22
Mary Mercer, Taylor Catton
NOV 23
Barb Madsen, Ben Juliusson
NOV 24
Wally Miles, Kristen Rieker
NOV 26
Patricia Simmons
NOV 28
Pat Garmer, Vern Schlosser
NOV 29
Trisha Christophel, Alex Logan
NOV 30
Judy Kurth
80’s & Over!
Happy 86th birthday to Ben Juliusson!
MUSIC NOTES
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PROSPECTORS
Youth Band:
Please join us on Sunday, November 30th at 8:40 AM for
our next Prospectors performance. Worship begins at 9:00
AM, so make sure to come early so you can watch the
Prospectors’ performance! And you can see them again on
Christmas Eve at the 10:00 PM Service!
November practices:
7:30 PM on November 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
Youth Band will resume
in January. Tentative
performance dates include Sunday, January
25th or Sunday, February
1st. Stay tuned for more
details.
CHOIR SCHEDULE:
Music News:
PUMC BELL CHOIR:
Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Wednesday nights at 6:00 PM
Nov. 5th, 12th and 19th
Nov. 5th, 12th, and 19th
Bible One-Year Reading Plan
The Law
History
Psalms
Poetry
Prophets
Gospels
Epistles
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Nov 2
Exod
21-24
2 Sam
10-14
Pss
54-56
Job
37-38
Jer
32-36
Luke
1-2
2 Cor
6-8
Nov 9
Exod
25-28
2 Sam
15-19
Pss
57-59
Job
39-40
Jer
37-41
Luke
3-4
2 Cor
9-10
Nov 16
Exod
29-32
2 Sam
20-24
Pss
60-62
Job
41-42
Jer
42-46
Luke
5-6
2 Cor
11-13
Nov 23
Exod
33-36
1 Kgs
1-4
Pss
63-65
Prov
1
Jer
47-52
Luke
7-8
Gal
1-3
Nov 30
Exod
37-40
1 Kgs
5-9
Pss
66-68
Prov
2-3
Lam
Luke
9-10
Gal
4-6
WEEK:
CHURCH HISTORIAN NEEDED!!!
PUMC is in search of a new Church Historian.
If you are interested in filling the role, please
contact the office for more details! A very special thank you to Helen Lewis for her years of
serving as our Historian!
The Food Pantry is in need of the
following items:
Hot/Cold Cereal,
Peanut Butter and Jelly
**Youth-Kid’s Corner**
SUNDAY
LINE-UP
November 2nd
Bubka Carlson & Alex Logan
November 9th
Jay Christophel & Alex Pichaske
November 16th
Mac & Isabella Jones
November 23rd
Jay Christophel & Addi Pichaske
November 30th
Lainey Campbell & Payton Faughn
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November 2nd
Vicky Brown
November 9th
Amanda Christian
November 16th
Bayaraa Carlson
November 23rd
Liz DeBernardi
November 30th
Mel Hoadley
The Teen Messenger
Saturday, November 1st (4:00-7:30 PM)
Help with Turkey Dinner
Sunday, November 2nd-Youth Group
5-6:00 PM, Jr. High Youth Group
6-6:30 PM, Jr./Sr. Youth Group Dinner
6:30-7:30 PM, Sr. High Youth Group
Sunday, November 9th-Youth Group
5-6:00 PM, Jr. High Youth Group
6-6:30 PM, Jr./Sr. Youth Group Dinner
6:30-7:30 PM, Sr. High Youth Group
Sunday, November 16th-Youth Group
5-6:00 PM, Jr. High Youth Group
6-6:30 PM, Jr./Sr. Youth Group Dinner
6:30-7:30 PM, Sr. High Youth Group
Sunday, November 23rd-Youth Group
5-6:00 PM, Jr. High Youth Group
6-6:30 PM, Jr./Sr. Youth Group Dinner
6:30-7:30 PM, Sr. High Youth Group
Sunday, November 30th-No Youth Group/Thanksgiving Weekend
**SUKKAH**
Youth are encouraged to help with Sukkah
after service on Sunday,
November 9th and 16th.
Save the date: Personal shopper for Crittenton
Date: December 7th
Time: 2:15 to 5:00p.m.
Meet at The Shoppes of Grand Prairie
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Children’s Christmas Program Practices
Practices are every Sunday at
the end of Sunday School from
10:50-11:05 in the
Sanctuary.
The Christmas Program will be
performed on Sunday,
December 7th at 9:00 AM,
during Service.
If you have not signed up to be in this year’s
program, please put your name on the bulletin
board list, or contact Lisa at
[email protected].
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Christian Education Meeting:
Sunday, November 9th at 8:00 AM
FAX MACHINE NEEDED!
Our office is in need of a gently used (or new) fax
machine! If you happen to have an extra laying
around, please contact the office!
Book Discussion:
Everyone is very welcome to attend any book discussion at Prospect (and you don’t even have to read the book or
say anything if you’d rather just listen).
Join us in the lounge at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 20, to discuss David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell. Pastor Steve spoke about this book in a sermon
earlier this year. In this book Gladwell “challenges how we think about obstacles and disadvantages, offering a new interpretation of what it means to be discriminated against, or cope with a disability, or lose a
parent, … or suffer from any number of apparent setbacks.” He demonstrates “how much of what is beautiful and important in the world arises from what looks like suffering and adversity.”
Please plan to join us as for any discussion. Watch the Messenger for more information, including
dates and future titles. Questions? Suggestions of good books to consider? Contact Nancy Varness at 309-274-8124 or [email protected].
PURPLE PANDA NEWS
As we enter the month of October, Fall and Halloween will soon be the focus of the Purple Panda Preschool
classes. We will also begin our weekly visits to the Prospect Children's/Youth Library. Parent Orientation went
well and we had around 60 people in attendance. Our first few weeks have gone very smoothly. We are looking
forward to getting to know the children and their families this year. Even though school is already in session, we
do have a few openings available in some of our classes for new students or adding extra days to the attendance
week. If you have any questions or are interested in enrollment for the upcoming school year, please contact me
through Dani in the Church office at 243-7300 or e-mail me at [email protected].
After Care News
At this writing, Prospect After School Care has completed about a month of attendance. The children are enjoying the newly arranged multiple room areas using the various spaces to do homework, personal electronics, watching movies, active play, the play station, the Wii, and a wide variety of building toys, arts and crafts supplies, sports equipment and board games. Currently, we are
the after school home to 34 registered students. Our usual daily attendance runs around 24. If you have any questions or
are interested in enrollment, please contact me through Dani in the Church office at 243-7300 or e-mail me at [email protected].
Prospect United Methodist Church
300 E. Ash, PO Box 98
Dunlap, IL 61525
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
Dunlap, IL 61525
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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
We Are
Called to
Love and Serve
All
Without
Boundaries
Sunday Schedule
Worship: 9:00 AM
Sunday School: Following Worship
Nursery Ministry Available
Church Staff
Pastor
Rev. Steve Pichaske
[email protected]
Office Administrator
Dani Genandt
Office Phone (309) 243-7300
[email protected]
Children & Youth Ministries
Lisa Vodisek 309-645-3895
Music Coordinator/Choir Director
Kirsten Ryan 309-361-5200
Office Information
Office is open Monday through
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
We are on the web at
www.pumcdunlap.org
JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL, SUNDAYS
FOLLOWING WORSHIP!
Classes for all ages:
Pre-K (potty trained)-1st grade meets in Kingdom Quest
2nd-5th grade meets in Room 102
Middle School-High School meets in Sr. High Room
College-Young Adult meets in the Lounge
Adult Class meets in the Conference Room