January 13, 2015 Come to the water where scriptural tradition and contemporary relevance converge to help you meet Jesus, grow in Christ and serve God in your every day life. “Priests and Kings” Thank You… Men’s Prayer Group The First UMC United Methodist Men are sponsoring a breakfast for this prayer group. The breakfast will be held at our church at 8:00 a.m. on February 7. All men are invited to attend. Bring a friend and enjoy a time of fellowship. ********************************************** Lenten Crosses These crosses will be available from UMM for $10.00. They are meant to be displayed during Lent in your yard. They come with instructions and cloths to represent the progress of the season. Contact one of the members of UMM Please Remember… If you want to schedule an event at the church, you will need to call the church office first for availability. This will prevent conflicts. Thanks To everyone who participated in any way in mission projects in 2014. From the Orrick tornado to Serve 2014 to Christmas for adopted families, it has been a busy year. The most recent project was the food drive for Good Samaritan. 92 pounds of food and $600.00 was delivered to help those less fortunate. First UMC is lucky to be able to participate in these many mission projects. We are and can be God’s hands on earth. Please be ready to participate in the many mission projects of 2015. Your help is needed. Upcoming dates Saturday, January 17 Sunday, January 18 Monday, January 19 Tuesday, January 20 Wednesday, January 21 Thursday, January 22 Sunday, January 25 Second Milers Social 5-7 Youth Group Office closed MLK Birthday 6:30 Finance Committee 5:30 Worship Committee 7:00 Venturing Crew 7:00 PEO 2:30 Service at Convalescent Worship Schedule Sunday Morning 9:00 a.m. — All Sunday Schools 10:00a.m.— Worship Service Followed by hospitality in the Fellowship Hall End of Year statements are available in the narthex. FIRST NEWS Minister: Every Member Health E. 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McClaflin- Pastor Karen Glamann - Secretary Barbara Hay - Publications Jerri Morris - Organist Dustin McKinney -Music Director Wilma Smith - Nursery Assistant Lorraine Miller - Care & Concern Preschool Director-Darla Sims Preschool Assistant-Denise Hart Betsy Easley Jerry O’Leary Margaret Brown Janice Sprott Linda Miller Camilla Snider Steve Butts Kim McDaniel Ralph Clark Lucille Anderson Joan Patton Nancy Danner Jolyn Garcia Shay Plattenberg Trace Reigelsberger Meg Duffy Dennis Butler Karen Johnson Karen Kruse Charlie Hicks Wilma Smith Brock Moon Terry Rausch Carl Kurtz Jason Roos Margie Brown Jordison Karen Wartner Jim Aiderson Meg Duffy Carol Snyder Sue Rickerman Dan Mahnken Debbie Kevin Shelton Wanda Mills Charles Ketron Brad Rice James Kern Linda Cooney Richard Sznejkowski Mackensie Arganbright Noah Wilson Sharon Barnes Larry & Jane Hoffman John Baker Karren Horek Mindy Knutter Our twins Holly and Rylee Price LoRena Jones Brian Cleek Larry Tuso Phil Senger Gary Protenic Marylou Smith Paula Ackerson Linda McAninch Sarah Want to know more about The United Methodist Church? 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Website: Excelsiorspgsumc.org and Like us on Facebook at First United Methodist Church of Excelsior Alan Price Joan Martin Mallori Franklin Peggy Craven Jesse Baird Julie Patleo Vivian Trumbauer Jinx Fisher Mary Lou Brandt Gary Sexton Betty Owen Julie White Edger Keller Lee Brooks Joy, Thanks, & Celebration To have daughter Becky home—Rice Family Happy Birthday to Brian Rice Deaths Cheryl Norred Shelly Flickenger Anna, Daughter of Hammers General prayer concerns Tyler Stone & Family Kimberly Ferro Connie Oliphant Michael Brown Rhodus Family Clark/Pate family Julie Cleek Ilon Kotular Sr. and Jr. Ericka Duker Families of those in Redondo Beach accident All those who have no family to share this holiday season Shelly Clevenger If you know of anyone who can be removed from our list, please call the church office. Thanks. Pastor Parish Relations Committee-2015 Do you have a concern, problem or joy about something that is going on at First UMC? Talk to one of the committee members: * Co-Chairs Ron Cogdill* Joyce Green Brian Rice JaNeen Danner Judy George Nancy Garrett Cheryl Derdich 816-630-5926 816-695-7396 816-630-6206 816-896-3686 816-637-2535 816-630-5353 815-630-2939 Jai Pate 816-476-7406 Carol Dildine E. D. McClaflin 816-630-5217 816-812-0277 FIRST NEWS Hospitality Thank you… Thank you to the Prayer Shawl ladies for giving me a prayer shawl on Christmas Eve. LoRena Jones _____________________________________________________________ Dear Prayer Shawl Ladies, What a wonderful surprise when Margaret O’Leary brought me the beautiful shawl to Liberty Hospital! The message with the gift was very meaningful and the handiwork is fantastic. How nice to be friends across the faith. Thanks, thanks, thanks. Sincerely, Jinx Fisher _____________________________________________________________ Thank you to the Boy Scouts for helping take down and storing the Christmas decoration. Your help is greatly appreciated. _____________________________________________________________ Thank you to all of our members who are retiring from our working committees. Also thanks to those who are taking positions to serve our church. ____________________________________________________________ From Girl Scout Troop 3810 There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex for Hospitality for the coming year. Since Jean Herzog, our hospitality chair, is not feeling well, extra help is needed if we are to have this time of fellowship. For more information contact Kelly Incident Reports The trustees are asking for your help. A form is available to report things that need fixing around the church. If you notice a light bulb burned out, etc. fill our a form and put it in the trustees’ box in the hall. Hopefully this will help with keeping our church building in top shape. Thanks for your help. Dear Church, Thanks for letting us meet here for Girl Scout meetings. It’s very nice of you. Sincerely, Gina S. Dear Church, Thank you for letting us do the activites and I love to sell cookies. Love, Jenna, Tanya, Sharon, Trista, Carline ____________________________________________________________ To my Church Family, Thank you for remembering us at Christmas time. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. Barbara Hay and Karen Glamann Youth Group The UMYF will meet on Sunday, January 18, 5-7. They will be working on plans for the coming year. All youth grades 6-12 are invited to attend. Activities include Bible study, mission projects and fun field trips. Please join this great group of youth! New address: Church Attendance December 21 Christmas Eve December 28 January 4 January 11 103 110 95 60 111 Jane Cox Apt # 357 8559 N. Line Creek Parkway Kansas City, MO 64154 New room number: Margaret Brown Room 503 at E. S. Nursing & Rehab. FIRST NEWS First United Methodist Church 1650 Rainbow Blvd. Excelsior Springs, MO 64024-1161 Phone : 816-637-2138 Local 816-630-2139 Metro PAGE 4 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID at Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 Permit #3 First News January 13, 2015 First United Methodist Church 1650 Rainbow Blvd. Excelsior Springs, MO 64024-1161 Sunday Worship Schedule 9:00 Sunday School for all ages 10:00 Worship service Pastor’s Column So much changed in 2014. We welcomed a puppy to our family (in spite of Sue Nomi’s feline objections.) Rob grew about a foot taller while his voice dropped about an octave. And before the year was out, my son Ian was engaged to his girlfriend Kelsey – ring and all! But some things have stayed the same. Rob continues to be a talented artist. Laura can always make me laugh. Steven is still making me proud as he progresses in his career. And Ian still lives or dies on the results of the Chiefs games. My son Ian and I have always been Chiefs fans. We used to go to games together when we lived in Independence, and one of the most memorable ones was on a Christmas Eve morning. It started about 9:00 a.m. Ian and I looked out the window to see the sky darkened by clouds and the slight patter of rain on our porch. We weren’t worried though, we had heard the forecast for the day that had promised a little rain perhaps turning into snow. And so with all the excitement of the season we loaded up the Ford and headed toward our destination Arrowhead Stadium. For Ian’s birthday we had purchased tickets to the K.C. vs. San Diego game on Christmas Eve. Ian and I had done our pre-game shopping so we had our cookies, our crackers, our root beer, and of course our Johnsonville Bratwurst to complete our tailgating experience. We had our little grill and our self-lighting bag of charcoal and a whole box of strike-anywhere matches. As soon as the rain let up we would be ready. We pulled into the parking area and the rain kept coming. We found our space and parked, and the rain kept coming. We got the grill out of the trunk, and the rain kept coming. But we were determined and with umbrella in hand we placed the charcoal bag in the grill, and started to light a match – when we heard the call, “Hey, you guys want to come over here?” It was our tailgating neighbors from across the row. They had two big tent shelters set up, and they invited us to an unused corner of their dry oasis. Our bag of charcoal turned out to be far less self-lighting after it had faced a little rain. But our new found friends offered their assistance, and with matches, lighting wands, and two borrowed hot coals, our grill was ablaze, and before long we were enjoying the joys of true football camaraderie along with our brats and root beer. This is a new year. We never know what will happen in the upcoming 12 months. We will have rainy days and sun. There will be wins and losses. There are no guarantees attached to 2015. There is only one way to face such a future - faithfully! There are things we must do. There are needs that we must meet. And the only way we will achieve these things is through faith. Faith is bringing the grill to the game in the rain. Faith is cheering for the Chiefs even when their play-off hopes are slim. But most of all faith is trusting God to provide the needed shelter in this upcoming year. Faith is a gift from God but it is up to us to use it. Remember, through Christ we can do ALL things! As we begin the fifteenth year of this millennium, I am convinced that the God who has brought us safe thus far, will safely lead us home. -e
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