The Circuit Rider FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2710 - 14th St (Worship Center) 2472 - 32nd Ave (Outreach Center) Columbus, Nebraska 68601 402-564-8463 (WC) 402-564-8362 (OC) www.columbusfumc.com OFFICE HOURS April/May Edition Mon.—Fri 8:00-12:00 & 1:00—5:00pm WORSHIP SCHEDULE Saturday 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 am 11:33 am (OC) SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES 9:00 am SENIOR PASTOR Rev. Cindi Stewart [email protected] ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Aaron Duell [email protected] CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COORDINATOR Stephanie McLaughlin [email protected] OUTREACH CENTER DIRECTOR Nick Kaufmann [email protected] BUSINESS COORDINATOR Sharon Zobel [email protected] ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Prayer Vigil 1 hour time slots begin Good Friday, April 3 @ 9 p.m. and continue through Easter morning, April 5 @ 6 a.m. You may pray at church or in your home. Sign –up sheets in Chapel Parlor 50 Days of Prayer. We are looking for 104 people (10% membership) to pray for First UMC every day in the important 50-day period from Easter Sunday until the Day of Pentecost, May 24. Everyone who signs up will have a specific list of things to pray for, in additional to your own prayers. Every Wednesday from 7:50 to 8:10 AM, we will be having “Prayer on the Square.” Walk & pray around Frankfort Square. Rose Dannelly [email protected] PARISH NURSE Martha Davidson [email protected] Don’t forget to keep this Circuit Rider as April & May information is in here! The time between Easter and Pentecost is a great time to remember the stories in Acts of the Apostles as well as to devote ourselves to the practices that transformed the whole world. Please allow the 50 Days of Prayer to transform your life and the church! April 4 & 5 Easter Most Important Words John 20:1-18 April 11 & 12: Youth Weekend! April 18 & 19 Change the World: PRAY Acts 2:42-47 April 25 & 26 Change the World: SPEAK Acts 4:13-22 May 2 & 3 Change the World: TRANSFORM Acts 5:27-42 May 9 & 10 Change the World: REMEMBER Acts 1:1-11 May 16 & 17: MISSIONS WEEKEND May 23 & 24 Visions & Dreams Acts 2:1-21 May 30 & 31 Intro to Series on Deadly Sins Proverbs 6:16-19 Romans 8:12-17 Grace and Peace, Rev. Cindi Stewart “Living Lectionary (Scripture by popular demand)” April 12 Where have you been? April 19 R. U. N.? April 26 Do not Fret May 3 God-tinted Lenses “Special Days” May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31 Mother’s Day Ascension Day Pentecost Trinity Sunday “Living Lectionary” is four weeks of Scriptures and stories requested by the congregation. Perhaps you are wondering which passages these might be? Maybe one of these requests is yours. You will have to come to find out! “Special Days” the month of May has a number of days which call for celebration and remembering. So, WAVE is going to take a look at some of those days. NOTE: It’s likely one of the special days of May will be Baby Duell’s birthday. I will be taking two weeks of paternity leave once baby arrives, but fear not! The WAVE will continue to gather. Rev. Aaron Duell THANK YOU CHURCH! Rene and I want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the lovely baby shower. Your generosity and love are heartwarming! Thank you. Clearly, we are all ready for the arrival of Baby Duell! The following families and individuals will be on duty as Partners in Faith in May. If your name is listed below, please volunteer for an area or areas of service by signing up in the Chapel Parlor. Sign-up for May service begins on the first Sunday of April. We are counting on this list of members to step forward and demonstrate that ours is a church family where all are welcome to serve. Chairperson for May: Denny & Dee Kinkaid Sam & Cynthia Avila Carrol & Andrea Pearson Harry & Vicki Dilfer Byron & Marge Bejvancesky Robert & Susanne Discoe Donna Pearson Patricia Boswell-Worrell Shana Perdew Rod & Rana Favors Brandon Bottorff Pat & Jackie Pope Brandon & Michelle Figge Craig & Carol Bradshaw David Rinehart Darin & Jeri Glenn Tom & Sue Burton Jason & Kellie Rosenkranz Tom & Dacia Kent James & Marilyn Carroll Arlee Schaefer Justin & Chris King Duane & Dee Chohon Richard & Jamie Snyder Denise Kracl Heather Chohon David Stevens Glenn & Arlene Loseke Dan & Sarah Davidchik Robert & Christine Markham Jeff Vasina Dona Dickenson Bruce & Sharyn Mueller The following families and individuals will be on duty as Partners in Faith in June. If your name is listed below, please volunteer for an area or areas of service by signing up in the Chapel Parlor. Sign-up for June service begins on the first Sunday of May. We are counting on this list of members to step forward and demonstrate that ours is a church family where all are welcome to serve. Chairperson for June: Ted & Georgia Nelsen Andy & Annette Alt Paul & Rama Badje Eric & Lacey Bice Scott & Sarah Borgman Joe & Terri Brown Chris Cook Clayton & Tamara Croghan Mitchell & Hope Freshour Toby & Barbara Gay Marian Griffiths Gisela Gross Joe & Deb Hanson Rick & Shawna Hilbert Eric & Delanie Hudnall Tom & Sharon Hunt Sterling & Kathryn Johnson Bryan & Carrie Kearney Chuck & Nadine Kinnison Todd & Beth Kurtenbach Drew & Lacey Luebe Lloyd & Dona Lutjens Kay McWilliams Tom & Kristi Nelson April & May food item request is: Jell-O & Pudding Mixes, Peanut Butter The collection barrels are located in the west entrance next to the elevator and by the south entrance (double white doors). Tim & Denene Owens Alan & Deb Pickrel Ron & Pam Range Merle & Kathy Ring Brandy Rose Chuck Salak James & Susan Schoening Bonnie Schroeder Red & Lois Smith June Souders John & Carol Vasina Twila Wallace Lisa Weber Sean & Nicole Wetgen MARK YOUR CALENDAR May 3 ~ Graduation Senior Brunch & Recognition May 15 ~ Circuit Rider for June & July Edition May 16-17 ~ Mission Weekend May 21 ~ 5th & 6th Grade Day Camp @ Camp Luther May 25 ~ Church & Outreach Center Closed for Memorial Day June 1-5 ~ “VBS” Vacation Bible School June 14 ~ “Cycle” Sunday & “Bike” Blessing June 15-18 ~ Confirmation Camp June 19-20 ~ Hastings Mission Trip Search for FUMC, Columbus Nebraska NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. #252 COLUMBUS, NE 68601 First United Methodist Church 2472 32nd Avenue (Christian Center) 2710 14th St (Worship Center) Columbus NE 68601 Postmaster: Return Service Requested HOLY WEEK CALENDAR Palm Sunday ~ March 29 8:00, 10:30 & 11:33 a.m. Maundy Thursday ~ April 2 7:00 p.m. Worship Good Friday Community Service 12:00 p.m. @ Grace Episcopal Church 2053 23 Ave Good Friday ~ April 3 8:00 pm @ First UMC Prayer Vigil 9:00 p.m. Good Friday through 6:00 a.m. Easter Sunday Saturday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Service Easter Sunrise Service 6:30 a.m. Wor ship Easter Breakfast 7:00 a.m. Easter Worship Service 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 11:33 a.m. MISSION NEWS! United Methodist Women Invite You to Join Us at an all Inclusive Event April 18, 2015 7:30 A.M. until tasks are completed Be, Go, Do You cannot do everything, but you can do something. One community, one person, one choice could be the catalyst needed to change the world. On April 18 we will focus on serving others and learning what it means to be, go, and do. Come and be counted, because even though there is power in numbers, one person making one simple choice could make all the difference. See posters in Gathering Area for more details on jobs available. Questions may be directed to Jamie Snyder, 402-563-3010 or [email protected]. Exciting news from Epworth Village! Beginning about May 1st they will be accepting girls. Epworth Village has historically only housed boys – so this will be a major change for the agency. United Methodist Women will be asking the congregation for help in supporting Epworth. We will be offering the congregation Easter eggs with donation requests inside on Palm Sunday weekend. Please bring your donation back to the Chapel Parlor by Easter. Thank you very much for your support of this vital part of our mission to help children! Next Circuit Rider Deadline is: Friday, May 15 @ Noon Mother’s Day Weekend, May 9 &10. All little girls, young ladies & experienced women are invited to wear hats to worship! Spring Jam. On Sunday April 26 from 4 to 6 PM in the Sanctuary, there will be a gathering of singers and musicians for a “jam” session of traditional and contemporary praise from our three hymnal books. All are invited and welcome to attend this FREE event. Supper will be provided for fellowship following. Spring Salad Supper & 2015 Mission U To Discover “A Church for Everyone” Featuring Rev Alison Fraizer Rook Pastor at Bartlett & Ericson United Methodist Churches Tuesday, April 28 – Fellowship Hall Mission U – 1:00 – 5:00 pm Annual Spring Salad Supper - 6:00 pm Contact Lois Smith 402-276-1437 or [email protected] or Jackie Pope 402-469-4435 or [email protected] for information or to register. Hastings Mission Trip Needs Your Donations! The youth from the church are going to be making care packages that will be sent to our military serving overseas. Donations may be taken to the Outreach Center or placed in the marked container in the Chapel Parlor by Thursday, June 4. Items needed include: granola bars, nuts, hot/cold drink packets, macaroni and cheese (individual serving), peanut butter (individual serving), dehydrated fruit, fruit snacks, mini bagels, crackers (snack size), gum, hard candy, seasoning packets (hot sauce, ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper, etc.), canned meat, beef jerky, toiletry items (soap, shampoo, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, lotion, etc.- individual sizes), pencils, pens, unused greeting cards, paper, envelopes, magazines, newspapers, men’s tube socks, , nonaerosol sunscreen, first aid items ( foot powder, band-aids, antibiotic ointment, Tylenol, etc.) Money: to be used for purchase of extra items for the care packages or shipping of the packages (cost of shipping each box is about $13 - last year we shipped 58 boxes=$754) Children Ministries Summer Sunday School Sunday, May 24 is a special day of Sunday School for 1st - 6th grade students. We are celebrating the beginning of our Summer PROGRAM. It will be a special day of fun and games. Families are invited to stay and join us. We will meet downstairs in Room 006 and plan to go outdoors, weather permitting. Each week thereafter, all 1st - 6th grade students are to meet in Room 006 on the lower level. Pre-K and Kindergarten will continue to meet in Jane Galley’s Room 005. The last day of regular Sunday School is May 17. Needed volunteers for “VBS” Leaders and Support Assistance June 1– 5 Mornings only Must be 16 years or older Contact Stephanie McLaughlin 402-750-4266 cell 402-564-8463 work Daddy Daughter Date Night First United Methodist Church Sunday, April 12, 2015 5:45-7:45 pm A Daddy Daughter Date Night will be held in the Fellowship Hall at FUMC on April 12 at 5:45pm. An optional beauty treatment will be available from 3:45-4:45 pm at which time high school girls will be available for hair – nails – light make-up. Fathers can arrive to take their daughters out for dinner and return for festivities which will include a special photo shoot, light music, hors d’oeuvres and sparkling juice. (Dinner is on your own) The girls will learn a dance to the song “Shake” by Mercy Me, and then deliver a special performance along with other entertainment and dessert offered. Registration forms are available in the church office. Proceeds will go toward First UMC Senior College Scholarships. Contact Stephanie McLaughlin at 402-564-8463 for more information. It’s Time To Prepare For G-FORCE VBS! June 1st- 5th Preschool – 4th Grade At G-Force VBS, kids explore how to put their faith into action. In this mission-focused VBS, kids experience God’s unstoppable love and discover how to fuel up and move in and through life with God. Children will come alive with movement and images of all sorts of kid-friendly transportation, such as skateboards, running shoes, roller blades, and more! Watch the G-Force meter climb illustrating how God is at work around the world and how God’s people are on the move. Each session’s action word sparks a way to show God’s unstoppable love: Move! Act! Care! Follow! Share! Go out and serve! Get your child involved in Church Camp Did you know that many lives are changed at church camp? Help your child grow in relationships and strengthen their connection to our God! Don’t overlook this amazing experience for your child. Check out the camping selections today at www.campfontanelle.com/summer-camp.html . Camp brochures are also available in the church office. Our Church Family Baptisms: We celebrate : Baker Russell, son of Drew & Lacey Luebe; baptized on March 8. Joslyn Grace, daughter of Jeff & Erin Eickhoff; baptized on March 14. Tyson Jay Weber and Remy James Mottin, son’s of Jeremy & Sara Weber; baptized March 22. Sara Weber; baptized March 22. Camden Scott, son of Chris & Raenelle Thoms; baptized on March 29. Births: Welcome to: Camden Scott, son of Chris & Raenelle Thoms born on February 25. NUMB RIDE 2015 “20th Annual Bicycle Tour of Nebraska” June 27-July 1, 2015 Registration is Open! Youth Ministries YOUTH FUNDRAISER’S Baked Potato Bar with Ice Cream Sundaes for Senior High Mission Trip is March 29 following the 10:30 service. April 26 is Pancake/Sausage Feed for Senior High Mission Trip, serving starts following 8:00 service and continuing until 1:00 pm . YOUTH WEEKEND All Youth are encouraged to participate in the Youth Weekend Service April 11 - 12. Sign-up sheets will be available at Youth Group and at Sunday School Classes. BIBLE ADVENTURE CAMP th th for 5 and 6 Grade! May 21st Do you have a 5th or 6th grader that loves to hike, roast hot dogs, canoe or play water-balloon volleyball? On Thursday, May 21st, from 9:00am – 4:00pm we will travel to Camp Luther where there are great trails to hike, canoes and paddle boats to have fun in. We’ll cook our own lunch over a bonfire. We’ll have Bible stories and many other fun activities. Your child is encouraged to bring a classmate! Cost is $5 per student and registrations will be available at the Church Office in May. Contact Stephanie at 402-564-8463 for more information. Thank you to all who helped to support the Senior High Mission Team at their soup luncheon on Sunday, March 1. The youth are working hard to raise money to travel to Texas for a week long time of service. All proceeds from the soup lunch will go towards the expenses for travel, food and lodging for the youth and chaperones. The youth will need to raise about $9,000 by the middle of July. Graduating Seniors You are invited to the Outreach Center on Wednesdays from April 8 to April 29. From 8:30 to 9:15 pm we will engage in a Graduating Senior “Talk.” Hastings Mission Trip Who: Incoming 5th graders- current seniors Departure Time: Fr iday, J une 19 @ 6:30 AM Return Time: Satur day, J une 20 about 3:00 PM Cost: $45/ per son What: Wor k with Kids Against Hunger , Trees-4-Branches, and Hope Harbor Contact: Sarah Borgman @ 402-246-6407 by June 5, 2015 Graduation Recognition This year we have a special day planned for our graduates. This is an exciting time for you! We also know that it is a challenging time as you make decisions for the future, wrap up your studies, celebrate “lasts,” and love on your family and friends a little bit more. Your church family is praying for you during this time and looks forward to celebrating your graduation with you! On Sunday, May 3rd, First UMC will provide brunch at 9:45 for the seniors along with their families. We will then proceed to the sanctuary for the 10:30 service to honor you and present you with a gift. As soon as possible, please provide the church office with 3 pictures; a baby picture, a senior picture, and a fun picture at any age. These will be used to create a senior video. Pictures will be scanned and returned to you. Call the church office at 402-564-8463 for more information. Faithfully Parenting Teens! Are you the parent of a teenager? What are your greatest joys and challenges of parenthood? Do you want to hear how others have worked through situations or have a place to bring your own questions? Join us Wednesday, April 1 from 7-8 pm @ the Outreach Center. Summer Sunday School Volunteer Do you enjoy working with children? We are in need of volunteers to teach Summer Sunday School from 9:00 – 10:00 on Sunday mornings. Beginning May 31st, grades 1 – 6 will combine and meet in Room 006 in the lower level of the Church. You can sign up for one week or several weeks. You can choose to lead the class or assist the teacher. Activities will be provided and you will not be the only adult. Please text Stephanie at 402-750-4266 or call the church office at 402-564-8463 to let us know you are interested in volunteering. RECYCLING FACTS An aluminum can that is thrown away will still be a can 500 years from now! There is no limit to the amount of times an aluminum can be recycled. If you are not providing your own shopping bag when making purchases, opt not to take one if you are able to carry your items without it. Avoid using disposable items such as paper plates, cups, eating utensils. Reduce your trash by purchasing items that are refillable or returnable. Adult Ministries Saturday Morning Women’s Bible Study Coming Soon…. Really Bad Girls of the Bible Take a walk on the wild side with Liz Curtis Higgs and her eye-opening blend of contemporary fiction and biblical commentary. Laced with humor and heartfelt self-disclosure, Liz’s unique brand of “girlfriend theology” has helped women of all ages experience God’s grace anew. Join us on Saturday mornings at the Outreach Center from 9:00 – 10:00 and gain a better understanding of these timeless stories. Get ready to dive in and let the Lord teach you something new! Begins May 2nd. Appreciation Sunday Education and Music Ministry Do you lead a bible study, a youth group, a choir, help babysit, or teach a small group? First UMC is planning a special treat for our wonderful teachers and volunteers. Sunday, May 10th a brunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall at 9:00am. Sunday School teachers are invited to bring their classes to the Fellowship Hall during the teaching hour. Thank you for volunteering your time to share God’s love by serving others! The “CSW” Christian Social Witness group is working hard at helping our church and members learn how to recycle to better our church and our community. For more ideas on how to recycle visit www.recycling-revolution.com. Wouldn’t you like to “Spring” into an opportunity ? You could be the ONE to take a church bulletin to an interesting , funny & wise person who is unable to physically attend a church service. I f you are ONE of these people please call the church office to sign-up. 564-8463 ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► Scrip Easter Ideas Ace Amigos Applebee’s Arby’s Barnes & Noble Bookstore Bath & Body Works Burger King Cabela’s Casey’s Doozy’s El Tapatio ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► Godfather’s Husker House Hy-Vee iTunes J.C. 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(Lib) Praise Team (Sanct) GROW Men (FH) Chancel Choir (Sanct) Thursday, 2 5:30 Bell Choir (CP) 6:00 Prayer Team (CR) Girl Scouts T50331 (RM209) 7:00 Maundy Thursday Service (Sanct) Friday, 3 ~ Good Friday Church Office Closed 12:00 Keystone @ Senior Center Community Service @ Grace Episcopal 8:00 Good Friday Service 9:00 Prayer Vigil Starts Saturday, 4 ~ Communion 6:00 Worship Service Sunday, 5 6:30 Sunrise Service 7:00 Breakfast (FH) 8:00 & 10:30 Worship Services~Comm. 9:00 Sunday School 9:15 Coffee & Conversations (GA) 10:00 Fellowship Time (FH) Monday, 6 Church Office Closed in observance of Easter 1:00 Home Communion Tuesday, 7 9:30 11:30 1:00 6:30 Bible Study (CP) Memorial Comm. @ Picket Fence Home Communions Cub Scouts (FH) SPEED Wednesday, 8 6:30 7:30 6:00 7:00 UMM Devotions (FH) Word + Table (Sanct) Praise Team (Sanct) Chancel Choir (Sanct) Friendship Bible Study (FH) Thursday, 9 5:30 Bell Choir (CP) 6:00 Prayer Team (CR) 6:30 Girl Scouts T50030 (RM209) Saturday, 11 6:00 Worship Service Blood Pressure Checks (CR) Sunday, 12 8:00 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:00 Sunday School 9 & 10 Blood Pressure Checks (GA) 9:15 Coffee & Conversations (GA) 10:00 Fellowship Time (FH) 5:45 Daddy & Daughter Dance (FH) Monday, 13 1:00 Hearts for Mission @ Donnas 6:45 Prg Comm Chr (CR) 7:00 Education (Lib) Evangelism (CR) Mission (FH) Worship (CP) Tuesday, 14 9:30 Bible Study (CP) 1:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry (Lib) 6:30 Cub Scouts (FH) 7:00 Ministry Development (CP) “CSW” Christian Social Witness (Lib) Wednesday, 15 6:30 7:30 9:30 1:00 1:30 5:30 6:00 7:00 UMM Devotions (FH) Word + Table (Sanct) Good Morning Circle (CP) Eve Circle (FH) Faith Circle (CP) Friendship Circle (CP) Praise Team (Sanct) Chancel Choir (Sanct) Thursday, 16 5:30 Bell Choir (CP) 6:00 Prayer Team (CR) Girl Scouts T50331 (RM209) Saturday, 18 6:00 Worship Service Sunday, 19 8:00 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:00 Sunday School 9:15 Coffee & Conversations (GA) 10:00 Fellowship Time (FH) 12:00 Connections @ Dusters 3-5 4-H Little Leprechauns (FH) Monday, 20 6:00 ARC (FH) 6:30 Prayer & Healing Svc. (CR) 7:00 Caring Ministry Team (CR) Tuesday, 21 9:30 Bible Study (CP) 6:30 Cub Scouts (FH) SPEED 6:45 Admin. Comm. Chr (CR) 7:00 Finance (CP) SPRC (Lib) Board of Trustees (CR) Wednesday, 22 6:30 7:30 6:00 7:00 UMM Devotions (FH) Word + Table (Sanct) Praise Team (Sanct) Chancel Choir (Sanct) Thursday, 23 1:30 5:30 6:00 6:30 UMW Reading Grp (CP) Bell Choir (CP) Prayer Team (CR) Girl Scouts T50030 (RM209) Saturday, 25 6:00 Worship Service Sunday, 26 8:00 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:00 Sunday School 9-2 Youth Pancake Fundraiser (FH) 9:15 Coffee & Conversation (GA) 10:00 Fellowship Time (FH) 4-6 “Spring Jam” (Sanct) Monday, 27 1:00 Hearts for Missions @ Donna’s Tuesday, 28 9:30 Bible Study (CP) 1-5 UMW Mini Mission Study (FH) 6:00 UMW Spring Salad Supper (FH) Wednesday, 29 6:30 UMM Devotions (FH) 7:30 Word + Table (Sanct) 6:00 Praise Team (Sanct) 7:00 Chancel Choir (Sanct) Last Friendship Bible Study (FH) Thursday, 30 5:30 Bell Choir (CP) 6:00 Prayer Team (CR) Wednesday, 1 9:12:00 3:00 5:00 5:45 6:30 7:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House After School Help Supper MYTT Youth Choir Youth Groups Katalyst Fever NO Sparks Parents of Teenagers Meeting Thursday, 2 12-6 Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, 14 Monday,27 9-11 Quilters 5:30 Fill Back Packs Wednesday, 15 9:12:00 3:00 5:00 5:45 6:30 7:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House After School Help Supper MYTT Youth Choir Youth Groups Katalyst Fever NO Sparks 8:30 Graduating Senior “Talk” Friday, 3 ~ Closed in observance of Thursday, 16 Good Friday Sunday, 12-6 Red Cross Blood Drive 5 ~ Easter 11:33 WAVE Service Monday, 6 ~ Closed in observance of Easter Tuesday, 7 9-11 Quilters 5:30 Fill Back Packs Wednesday, 8 9:12:00 3:00 5:00 5:45 6:30 7:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House After School Help Supper MYTT Youth Choir Youth Groups Katalyst Fever Sparks 8:30 Graduating Senior “Talk” Thursday, 9 12-6 Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, 10 9-12:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House 7-10 Dance Sunday, Friday, 17 11:33 WAVE Service Monday, 13 9-12:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House 9-11 Quilters 5:30 Fill Back Packs Wednesday, 29 9:12:00 3:00 5:00 5:45 6:30 7:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House After School Help Supper MYTT Youth Choir Youth Groups Katalyst Fever NO Sparks 8:30 Graduating Senior “Talk” 12-6 Red Cross Blood Drive 19 11:33 WAVE Service Monday, 20 9-12:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House Tuesday, 21 9-11 Quilters 5:30 Fill Backpacks Wednesday, 22 9:12:00 3:00 5:00 5:45 6:30 7:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House After School Help Supper MYTT Youth Choir Youth Groups Katalyst Fever Sparks 8:30 Graduating Senior “Talk” Thursday, 23 12-6 Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, 24 12 Tuesday,28 Thursday, 30 9:12:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House Sunday, 9-12:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House 9-12:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House Sunday, 26 11:33 WAVE Service The youth wish to thank the United Methodist Men for their help in sponsoring us in the Valentine Dinner Show. A huge thank you also goes out to all the parents who made sure we got to practice and helped us practice as needed. We are so thankful to have such a loving church family that would give up their Sunday evening to come out and be with us. We had so much fun serving your meal and coming up with the entertainment and presenting a show for all those in attendance. We are so lucky to be a part of such a caring and generous church. We thank you from the bottom of ALL of our hearts. Friday, 1 12:00 Keystone @ Senior Center Saturday, 2 9-1 Boy Scouts Dist. Mtg (FH) 6:00 Worship Service~Communion Sunday, 3 8:00 & 10:30 Worship Services~Comm. 9:00 Sunday School 9:15 Coffee & Conversations (GA) 9:45 Senior Brunch 10:00 Fellowship Time (FH) 10:30 Graduation Recognition Monday, 4 1:00 Home Communion 6:00 “PEO” Philanthropic Education Organization Tuesday, 5 9:30 Bible Study (CP) 1:00 Home Communions 6:30 Cub Scouts (FH) SPEED Wednesday, 6 6:30 7:30 5:00 5:30 6:30 UMM Devotions (FH) Word + Table (Sanct) Praise Team (Sanct) UMW Executive TM Mtg. (Lib) GROW Men (FH) Thursday, 7 5:30 Bell Choir (CP) 6:00 Prayer Team (CR) Girl Scouts T50331(RM209) Saturday, 9 6:00 Worship Service Blood Pressure Checks (CR) Sunday, 10 ~Mother’s Day 8:00 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:00 Sunday School 9 & 10 Blood Pressure (CR) 9:00 Teachers & Volunteer Appreciation Brunch (FH) 9:15 Coffee & Conversations (GA) 10:00 Fellowship Time (FH) Monday, 11 1:00 Hearts for Missions @ Donna’s 6:45 Prg Comm Chr (CR) 7:00 Education (Lib) Evangelism (CR) Mission (FH) Worship (CP Tuesday, 12 9:30 Bible Study (CP) 1:30 Prayer Shawl (Lib) 7:00 Christian Social Witness (Lib) Wednesday, 13 6:30 UMM Devotions (FH) 7:30 Word + Table (Sanct) 5:00 Praise Team (Sanct) Thursday, 14 5:30 Bell Choir (CP) 6:00 Prayer Team (CR) Friday, 22 6:00 Claborn/Van Surksum Rehearsal Saturday, 23 3:00 Claborn/Van Surksum Wedding 6:00 Worship Service Sunday, 24 8:00 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:00 Sunday School 9:15 Coffee & Conversations (GA) 10:00 Fellowship Time (FH) Friday, 15 Monday, 25 Circuit Rider for June & July Edition Due Church Closed in observance of Memorial Day Saturday, 16 6:00 Worship Service Sunday, 17 8:00 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:00 Sunday School 9:15 Coffee & Conversations (GA) 10:00 Fellowship Time (FH) 12:00 Connections @ Dusters 3-5:00 4-H Little Leprechauns (FH) Monday, 18 6:00 ARC (FH) 6:30 Prayer & Healing Svc. (Sanct) 7:00 Caring Ministry Team (CR) Tuesday, 19 9:30 6:30 6:45 7:00 Bible Study (CP) SPEED Admin. Comm. Chr. (CR) Finance (CP) SPRC (Lib) Board of Trustees (CR) Tuesday, 26 9:30 Bible Study (CP) Wednesday, 27 6:30 UMM Devotions (FH) 7:30 Word + Table (Sanct) 5:00 Praise Team (Sanct) Thursday, 28 1:30 UMW Reading Group (CP) 5:30 Bell Choir (CP) 6:00 Prayer Team (CR) Saturday, 30 1 –3 Girl Scouts (FH) 6:00 Worship Service Sunday, 31 8:00 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:00 Sunday School 9:15 Coffee & Conversations (GA) 10:00 Fellowship Time (FH) Wednesday, 20 6:30 7:30 9:30 1:00 1:30 5:00 5:30 UMM Devotions (FH) Word + Table (Sanct) Good Morning Circle (CP) Eve Circle (FH) Faith Circle (CP) Praise Team (Sanct) Friendship Circle (CP) Thursday, 21 9-4 5 & 6 Grade Day Camp 5:30 Bell Choir (CP) 6:00 Prayer Team (CR) REMINDER: YOU CAN READ THE CIRCUIT RIDER ON-LINE www.columbusfumc.com Friday, 1 9-12:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House Saturday, 2 9:00 Women’s Bible Study Sunday, 3 11:33 WAVE Service ~Comm. Monday,4 Saturday, 16 9:00 Women’s Bible Study Graduation Party Sunday, 11:33 WAVE Service 9-12:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House 12:00 Blood Drive 7:00 Youth Ministry Team Monday, 18 Tuesday,5 Tuesday, 19 9-11 Quilters 5:30 Fill Back Packs Wednesday, 6 9:12:00 3:00 5:00 5:45 6:30 7:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House After School Help Supper MYTT Youth Choir Last Youth Groups Katalyst Fever Sparks 17 9-12:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House 9-11 Quilters Wednesday, 20 9:12:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House Thursday, 21 12-6 Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, 22 9-12 Cup of Grace Coffee House Saturday, 23 9:00 Women’s Bible Study Sunday, 24 11:33 WAVE Service Thursday, 7 12-6 Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, 25 Friday, 8 Closed in observance of Memorial Day 9-12:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House Tuesday, 26 Saturday, 9 9-11 Quilters 9:00 Women’s Bible Study Sunday, 10 11:33 WAVE Service 3-6 Graduation Party Monday, 11 9-12:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House Tuesday, 12 9-11 Quilters Wednesday, 13 9:12:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House Thursday, 14 12-6 Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, 15 9-12:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House I want to thank everyone for all the thoughts and prayers while I was in the hospital. Thanks also to Pastors Cindi and Aaron for the visits and to all who sent cards or called. I'm very grateful for such a caring church family. Gaylene Hassebrook Wednesday, 27 9-12:00 Cup of Grace Coffee House Thursday, 28 12-6 Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, 29 9-12 Cup of Grace Coffee House THANK YOU! I wish to thank the church for all the prayers and prayer chains that were offered for me, due to my recent emergency surgery and recovery. My family also, had me on prayer chains throughout the entire United States. God has given me a miraculous and speedy recovery. Thank you to Pastor Aaron, for the visits. To the caring ladies, thank you for the delicious food brought to our home. Norma Hudson Saturday, 30 9:00 Women’s Bible Study Sunday, 31 11:33 WAVE Service Kiwanis Next Generation “Bacon Fest” Saturday, May 2 1-6 pm @ Ag Park 100 % of the proceeds will be donated to the Food for Thought Weekend Backpack Program! Pre-sale tickets available April1.
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