Dodgeville United Methodist Church
327 North Iowa Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Newsletter
NOVEMBER 2014
Prepared especially for…
“You will be made rich in every way so that you can be
generous on every occasion, and through us your
generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”
– 2 Corinthians 9:11 (NIV)
Dear members & friends of the Dodgeville UMC,
I want to take a moment of your time to share a different kind of
‘thanksgiving’. As you well know, the Thanksgiving holiday will soon be
upon us, along with deer hunting, and Thanksgiving pies and other
goodies. And, if I’m not mistaken, most of the time all that reminds us of
Thanksgiving revolves around family—those we love. One of the things
we used to do as a family (and my dad would always lead in this) is to
go around the table and say what we’re thankful for, before we blessed
the food and dug in. In that spirit, I’d like to take a moment of privilege
and share with you a few things I’m thankful for … from a pastor’s
perspective: This year, I’m thankful for…
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MY WIFE AND FAMILY. These are the persons that
understand me the most … and love me anyway. They’re the
ones who’ll be with me for a lifetime—in spirit if not in person.
And they’re the ones who’ll always have my back … and I will
have theirs…
GOOD HEALTH. After all I’ve been through the past couple
years—both heart & spine surgery, I’ve never been more
thankful for the gift of health. God is good—all the time. God
has given me more than one second chance in this life to make
a difference; I’m planning on using these second chances to
the fullest…
FRIENDS. As a pastor, friends are not always an easy
acquisition. As we wander from place to place, in ministry—
nowhere to really call home … these persons are the
constants—the ones who’ll be there, no matter what! As a
pastor, we may not experience a quantity of friendships, but we
certainly do experience a quality of friendship. And that means
a lot…
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THOSE WHO’VE CHOSEN TO BE OBEDIENT. It’s a privilege
to shepherd you in your walk with God. Well done, folks! While
many stay busy looking for the magic lever to pull, or simply
relishing in excuses, these are the ones that know … the only
‘fix’ to turning around both lives and churches is to do things
God’s way—to choose to live and give as God directs in his
word. I thank you!
So, what are you most thankful for right now? Think about it … and
have a great month of thanksgiving! Also never forget why God so
richly blesses us—not so we can do with the blessings whatever we
want, but so that we can richly bless others. That’s the way it is in
God’s family. Won’t you join us this year?
On the journey of life together,
Pastor Rom
ON SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME
Preorder Now
$15.00 each:
“A History of the Dodgeville United
Methodist Church, 1840 through 2007”
Written by Ora Kasten with much assistance from the former
Glee Enright. Pictures will be in color. On sale at the church
Sunday mornings now through November 30th or until sold out.
Contact:
Ora Kasten 341-8010
Cathryn Tredinnick 935-3248
Charlene Mingst 935-5758
Marian Reynolds 935-5196
The Adult Choir will sing on November 2 and 16,
we will rehearse at 8:15AM preceding the Services.
We will have a Wednesday night rehearsal on
November 5 at 7:00PM in the Music Room. We will
be starting to work on some music for Advent at
that rehearsal. Please join us—we welcome new
and “returning” members at any time. If you
have questions regarding the choir please
contact Charlene Mingst (935-5758).
MISSION & OUTREACH NEWS
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING MEAL
The Iowa County Thanksgiving community meal will be right
here at DUMC this year on November 27th. If you are
interested in helping, there are sign-up sheets in the
fellowship hall.
SHOEBOX MINISTRY
We will be filling and shipping 60 boxes!
LOOSE CHANGE
November loose change will be going to support the Iowa
County Thanksgiving & Christmas Meals. We serve 300-400
people per event.
ALUMINUM CANS
Please continue to bring your empty aluminum cans to
church.
All women of the church are invited and encouraged to attend
the following events.
Local Unit Meetings and special happenings:
The November meeting for the UMW will be held in Fellowship
Hall on Thursday, November 6 at 7:00PM. The Evening Star
Circle will present the annual World Thank Offering program.
(Don’t forget your offering containers!!) The Grace Post Circle
will serve the refreshments. The officers will meet at 6:30PM in
the library.
The Evening Star Circle will meet on Monday, November 10, at
7:00PM in Fellowship Hall with Kim Roble as co-hostess and
Charlene Mingst presenting the devotions.
The Grace Post Circle will meet on Monday, November 17, at
1:30PM. Cathryn Tredinnick is the hostess, Lois Dobson will
present the devotions.
The last Coulee District event of this year—the annual “Day
of Enrichment” is scheduled for Saturday, November 1 at the
Viroqua UMC. This event does not require any pre-registration.
Please contact Charlene Mingst (935-5758) if you are interested
in attending.
ADULT FELLOWSHIP THANKSGIVING DINNER
Adult Fellowship will meet in Fellowship Hall on Sunday,
November 23 at 4:30 p.m. for their annual turkey
dinner. Regular attendees please note the change of time.
We would like to invite members of the congregation to join
us. If you plan to attend please sign the two sheets available on
the table in Fellowship Hall. The first sheet indicates your plan
to join us, important so we know how much meat to
purchase. On the second sheet please indicate the food item
you plan to bring. Sign-up sheets will be out from November 2
until November 16 which is the deadline for signing
up. Following the meal we will be entertained by accordion
music. If you have any questions call Ron and Bobbi Butteris
935-2693 or Charlie and Louise Price 935-7224.
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER FOR THE PEOPLE OF
IOWA COUNTY
Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings at no cost
Date: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27,
12:00-1:30PM
Where: Here at DUMC
Reservations: For a delivered meal, or to eat at the church,
call 608-574-4591
CURRENT MONTH
Monthly Income
Monthly Expenses Paid
Net Income for month
Apportionments Paid
Unpaid Apportionments
SEPTEMBER 2014
$12,722
$ 10,988
$ 1,734
$
0
(figure included in Monthly Expenses Paid)
$ 2,127 (not included in Monthly Expenses Paid)
YEAR TOTALS THROUGH CURRENT MONTH
Years Income
Years Expenses Paid
Net Income for Year
Apportionments Paid
Unpaid Apportionments
$ 104,107
$ 112,094
$ < 7,986 >
$ 2,127 (figure included in Years Expenses Paid)
$ 19,014
(not included in Years Expenses Paid)
TOTAL APPORTIONMENTS DUE FOR YEAR
APPORTIONMENTS DUE PER MONTH
$ 25,524
$ 2,127
Scott Godfrey
Finance Chair
Week
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2
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Giving/Attendance Stats
Attendance
Offering
October
109
$5,258
115
$2,428
102
$2,702
101
$1,536
Dodgeville & Ridgeway: Grace
United Methodist Churches
announce their
2014 CHURCH
CONFERENCE
Thursday, November 20, 2014
7 PM
Dodgeville UMC Sanctuary
Rev. Cherie Forret, Presiding Elder
Come & join us as we celebrate the ministry
of 2014 and plan ahead for ministry in 2015!
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
The UMW wishes to thank everyone who helped in any way to
make our Fall Rummage and Bake Sale a huge success!!
Because of your generous donations of rummage items, crafts,
and baked goods; and because of the generous donations of
time (and muscle) from the Trustees and the approximately 40
people who worked throughout the 4 day event we were able to
realize a profit of $2098.00!!
Also, a very big thank you to Ron Butteris who took the leftover
items to the St. Vincent DePaul store in Verona. This money
will be used to support our local church, community charities
and programs, and meet our pledge to mission to the
Wisconsin Conference UMW. Specific donations will be made
to UMC Camp Scholarships, the Youth Mission Trip, the
Madison Mission Chaplaincy, Stephen Ministry, Prayer Ministry
(cards), as well as the Iowa County Food Pantry, We Care, and
other community and church programs. UMW Conference
programs that we have supported include Northcott, the Hmong
House of Good News, and Harbor House all in Wisconsin; and
the Redbird Mission in Kentucky.
Again we say thank you and we very sincerely appreciate your
support!!
Coulee Region:
October 26 and December 7 at Dodgeville UMC from 1:30--5:30pm
The Congregation as a Discipleship System
All clergy and laity leaders of the Wisconsin Annual
Conference are invited to attend one of eight learning
events to help us “Imagine Wisconsin Anew.” As the
Wisconsin Conference re-launches circuit ministry,
conference leadership is offering two critically important
orientation trainings for all leaders throughout
Wisconsin. In October, we will focus on The
Congregation as a Discipleship System and in November
the theme will be Community Engagement and OffStage Leadership. These two workshops are
foundational for congregational vitality – strengthening
and reenergizing our existing churches. This is
important information for pastors, preachers, teachers,
lay servants, the chairs of church councils, staff-parish
relations committees, trustees, lay leaders, youth and
young adults. Together, we will cast a vision for moving
from “imagining” Wisconsin Anew to “leading”
Wisconsin Anew. Participants may attend these essential
learning events in any of the eight locations, not just in
their own district.
Sign up for one of the upcoming events
https://www.signup4.net/public/ap.aspx?EID=CIRC65E
&OID=50 or call the church office at 935-5451.
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER
Thursday, November 27th, 12:00-1:30 PM
Dodgeville United Methodist Church
Please call 574-4591 to register
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DODGEVILLE HIGHSCHOOL MUSICAL
“Anything Goes”
November 6, 7, 8 at 7:00 PM
Matinee also at 2:00PM Saturday
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UPLAND HILLS HEALTH BLOOD DRIVE
Wednesday, November 5th, 9AM-2PM
Conference Rooms A & B
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PASTY SUPPER
Bethlehem Lutheran Church – Edmund
Thursday, November 6th
4:30-8:00 PM
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PIZZA HUT FUNDRAISER FOR HOMELESS
Monday, November 3 – 5:00-8:00PM
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David Jeglum, tom Black, Diane Dangerfield in concert
PERRY LUTHERAN CHURCH, DALEYVILLE
Sunday, November 30th, 7:00PM – Free Will Offering
NOVEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
Daylight Savings Time
Ends November 3rd!
Remember to set your
clock back.
3 - Eunice Jewell
3 - Jase Mulder
4 - Michael Beerkircher
4 - Nolen Weier
11 - Megan Weier
12 - Lee Oxnem
14 - Merlin Gorsline
15 - Lois Nelson
22 - Karl Lasse
23 - Thomas Steil
24 - Bev Strutt
25 - Cathryn Tredinnick
25 - Suzanne Tremelling
26 – Justin Athey
30 - Jade Udelhoven
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PLEASE PRAY:
Jim Tolzman, Julia Harman, Ken & Mary Johnson, Kaylyn
Knight, Marcie Scullion, Schlueter family, Jim Middagh, John
Aschliman, Jeff Dux, Gerald Fingerson, Craig & Family, ISIS
Innocents, Ebola Outbreak, Karl Lasse,
Mae Kinsman, Alan Jewell
NOVEMBER