Celebrate First!

June 2012

High School Madison Arnett, Buhler High School

Jordan Beeler, South Aiken High, Aiken SC (granddaughter of Harold & Shirley

Cheatum) Bryce Nelson, Haven High School

(grandson of Ron & Shirley Nelson) Gage French, Pleasantview Academy

Emily Taylor, Inman High School

Father’s Day Plans Father’s Day will be celebrated at each morning worship service on Sunday, June 17. Honor a father

(or grandfather!) in your life that Sunday by bringing him (or them!) with you to worship that morning!

College Tricia Basgall, Wichita Heritage

Erin Eastwood, Fordham University Master’s in Social Work

(Granddaughter of Vi Hubbard) Nick Hayes, Kansas University

Keenan Hogan, Washburn University Garrett W. Hooker,

KU School of Medicine at Kansas City Allison Kisner, Wichita State University

Malinda (Susie) Rohloff, Hutchinson Community College

Erin Stringer, Hutchinson Community College Adam Warnken, Kansas State University

On Sunday, June 3rd, we recognized the following graduates, who are either friends or family of the congregation. Please keep these graduates in your prayers!

Graduate Recognition Sunday

First United Methodist Church Where we

Celebrate First! Phone: 1-620-662-2386 FAX: 1-620-662-5621 Address: 101 E. 1st Ave.

Hutchinson, KS 67501 Web Site: www.fumhutch.org

Sunday School at 9:45am Sunday Worship at 8:30 and 10:55am

Third Service “Laid Back - Lay Led” Worship Service at 6:00 pm

Radio KWBW (1450 AM) Sundays at 11:04am Hallelujah Break

Food & Fellowship 9:30-10:55am Church Parlor

Wednesday Evening Activities Wonderful Wednesday

Food, Fun, & Fellowship 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall (October through May)

Blood Pressure Checks 4th Sunday morning of every month in Room 103

Monday-Thursday: 9 am-12 noon; 1-4 pm

Friday: Closed Closed: Holidays

The office is closed Tuesday afternoons for staff meetings.

Our Ministry Team Pastor Mark Conard  ............................................. fumhutchpastor@sbcglobal.net Assistant Pastor Jeanine Rishel .......................................... jeanine.rishel@cox.net Visitation and Care, Lisa Dale  ................................. fumhutchcare@sbcglobal.net Education, Kim Peirce .............................. fumhutchedu@sbcglobal.net Youth Group, Jeff Graber ................................................... jeffagraber@gmail.com Church Secretary ‐ Brenda Hoefer .................................. fumhutch@sbcglobal.net Church Custodian ‐ Rick Simpson Building Host ‐ Ben Whitmore Director of Music Ministries ‐ James Pope Organist ‐ Sheryl Smith Nursery Attendants ‐ Susie Rohloff, Pam Stansel District Superintendent ‐ Rick Saylor Bishop ‐ Scott J. Jones 

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This year’s session of Annual Conference was curiously refreshing. We met May 23-25 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds with a theme of “Vital Congregations: Dynamic Worship.”

A variety of worship experiences characterized our time together, including some powerful preaching by Bishop Gregory Palmer who preached at the Service of Commissioning and Ordination that took place on Wednesday evening.

Having spent eleven days at General Conference in Tampa, Florida, it was refreshing to meet for only three days. Moreover, it was good to discuss issues and to make decisions without the subterfuge or political maneuvering.

The issue that commanded the most attention was the recommendation for us to become one Annual Con-ference, comprised of three current conferences—Kansas West, Kansas East, and Nebraska. Generally speak-ing, we were able to ask our questions and to make our speeches without resorting to accusation or innuendo. We could disagree without being disagreeable. We could speak to one another rather than about one another.

Our conversation was generally healthy and constructive. We will find out about becoming one conference on Saturday, June 9, after the Kansas East Conference and the Nebraska Conferences have also voted.

There were other factors that made this a good conference. There were more clergy that were commis-sioned, recognized, or ordained than were retired this year. That is a pleasant change from the direction we have moved in recent years.

We were blessed by the visit of eight clergy and laity from Zimbabwe, who helped us to experience the “joy of the Lord.”

And then there were babies! We have a crop of younger clergy—including several clergy couples—who have infants under a year of age. One baby was baptized as part of the Service of Commissioning and Ordina-tion. This helped remind all of us that our call to ministry is based in our baptism. The presence of these little ones helped to bring a perspective that was refreshing for those of us who are “old” or “oldish!”

And so, despite the fatigue of three long days of meetings, we were refreshed and renewed for another year of service!

Grace and Peace, Mark Conard

Thoughts @ First

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Last month (May 8th) would have been my Father’s 100th birthday; I was overwhelmed with thoughts of him. Last month (May 6th) would have been my brother’s 60th birthday; I was overwhelmed with thoughts of him. Last month, (May 13th) was Mother’s Day …..my first without her; I was overwhelmed with

thoughts of her. How could one month be so full of reflection and emotion? But, in all those overwhelming thoughts, there was nothing negative – only love and thankfulness. I remembered, not too many months ago, when someone came to visit my Mother with a prayer shawl. My eyes filled with tears as this person placed it on my Mother’s shoulders and read: "This shawl was prayerfully handmade by a member of the Moundridge United Methodist Church. It was blessed by our Pastor. We prayed for you before you received this, we pray for you now, Dorothy Rishel, and we will continue to pray for you." The Church loved my Mother. I loved my Father, my brother and my Mother. While the memories were painful; they were also comfort-ing. The bottom line is LOV E – God loves us all and we can choose to remain in that love by the actions we choose and the way we live our lives. We can have complete joy! Last month was tough, but I have complete joy, because of the love I’ve been given – from God, my family and you!

Blessings, Jeanine Rishel, Assistant Pastor

"thoughts to ponder" from Jeanine

“Pass It On” Honorees

Five members of First United Methodist Church were recognized as this year’s “Pass It On” honorees. The recognition took place on Pente-cost, May 27. Those recognized were:

◊ Marge Brown ◊ Ryan Buhrle ◊ Helen Culver ◊ Ella Mae Schwartz ◊ Todd White

These persons were nominated by many different people in the congregation. They are honored be-cause they have helped to “pass on” a vital faith in God to new generations..

“Pass It On” recipients in 2011 were Jay Brown, Chlois Buhrle, Vi Hubbard, Beth Hutchinson, Carol-ee Syres, and Beverly White. Recipients in 2010 were Margaret Brummett, Dorothy Fulks, Marjorie Jackson, Everette Hayes, and Barbara Rose Stout.

Congratulations to each of our “Pass It On” hon-orees!

Potpourri of Piano Pizzazz

Multiple Keyboards-Multiple Hands June 14-15

First United Methodist Church Thursday, 6:00 pm

Friday, 7:00 pm Tickets by reservation: $3.00

Call 620-662-4983

Walk the Walk exercise group meets in Fellow-ship Hall every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9am. Come join this group for a fun work out!

Sew ‘n’ Sews Tuesday ~ 9 a.m.

Room 102

The 15th of each month is the dead-line for submitting articles, meeting notices, etc. for the upcoming newslet-ter.

Fair Priced Clothing Store 818 W. 4th, Hutchinson 669-9663

Wednesday: 9am - 3pm Friday: 9am - 3pm

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Remember First United Methodist Church

in your estate planning!

Buy Dillons Certificates at the church! $1.00 from each certifi-cate goes to help the church budget! Thanks for your support!

The UMW ladies are no longer collecting greeting cards. The postage to ship them has become very expensive and they have mailed all that they are able to. Greeting cards can be taken directly to the Delos Smith Senior Center or to The Elmdale Community Center.

The UMW fall rum-mage sale will be on Fri-day, September 28th from 3-7pm and on Saturday, September 29th from

8am-Noon. The sack sale will start at 11am on Saturday. Items can be brought to the church dur-ing the week prior to the sale and put directly in Fellowship Hall on tables.

The annual craft fair will be Saturday, November 3rd. You may donate your hand made crafts and home made goodies for the fair. Outside crafters

will once again have their creations for sale. If you know of someone wanting to have a booth, please contact Kathy Juby, Ruby Green, or the church office.

UMW News

The United Methodist Women need paper sacks! These will be used at the next Rummage Sale, which is scheduled for September 28-29.

You can get paper sacks at Dillons (upon re-quest) or at Braum’s. Over the summer, you may bring your paper sacks to the church office. Thank you!

Louie Strandberg has transferred his church mem-bership to Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. We wish him well in his new church home.

Madalynn Penelope Graber, daughter of Jeff and Chelsea Gra-ber, was baptized on Sunday, May 13. She was born January 30, 2012.

We are pleased to welcome her as the newest member of our church family!

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CHILDRENS’S CHURCH NOTES: May 20 was the last day of Children’s Church until we resume again in August. We’ve had a su-per group of children, around 10-15 children every Sunday! Hopefully we can still see all the children at Sunday School this summer! We love to learn Bible stories, play games and do Art! We are also planning Vacation Bible School for July 22– July 27 from 6:00-8:30 p.m.. Linda Austin is VBS Director this year. The Sky’s the Limit at Vacation Bible School! Everything is Possible with God! And adventure for children ages 4-12.Enjoy these sky high activities: -Amazing Experiments -Wild Games -Lip-Smacking Snacks -Surprising Adventures -Incredible Music Volunteers are needed for Flight Crew Leaders. Please contact Linda Austin or Kim Peirce at fumhutchedu@sbcglobal.net or call the church office if you would like to help.

First United Methodist Church honored

First United Methodist Church was honored for par-ticipating in this spring’s “Walk to Jerusalem” walking challenge. The overall win-ner of was First UMChurch in Concordia.

Individual information and congregational totals were not available after the challenge concluded. We think that we finished second as a congregation in the Kansas West Conference and perhaps in the Kan-sas Area.

Thanks to everyone at First United Methodist Church in Hutchinson who took part in this effort!

Youthville Recognition First United Methodist

Church was recognized by United Methodist Youth-ville for contributing $1,200 or more in 2011!

Thanks to everyone who contributed to Youthville either directly or through the church.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Recognition First United Methodist

Church was recently award-ed a certificate of recognition for the congregation’s sup-port of this year’s “Bowl For Kids’ Sake” that is sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno County!

We are in need of several leaders in the life of the church, including: • Church Treasurer; • Two or three Sunday morning worship

leaders; • Three or four additional members of the

Board of Trustees, including someone willing to serve as secretary; and

• Three additional members of the Staff Par-ish Relations Committee. If this is something to which you feel God

calling (or nudging!) you, please contact Mark Conard or Lisa Dale. Thanks!

Continuing Concerns (as of 05/20/12)

Jean Abbott Elaine Atkinson family Ryan Buhrle Allen Ross Burnett Kathy Clark & family Jerry & Lloyda Clark Donnell Clay Beth Conner Merle Craft Adair Dale Alan Daves Ace Dillon Joan Drake Gene Fieser Glen Fieser Ryan Forker Ralph & Marietta Goering Missy Greer Imogene Hall Lee Hard Gene & Glennis Heldenbrand Harry Hellyer Louise Henderson Rock & Donna Hessman Donna Hill Aaron Hillard Barbara Hunt family Nathaniel Isom Rogena Jensen James Lambert & family Moretha Lyman Letha Mackey

Charlie Maib Suzanna McGuire Tom McGuire Malachi Mekalsen Rev. Gary & Cindy Merritt Don Michael Nancy Modin Ken Moore Wendy Pope Melvin Power Verna Rickett Colin Roberts Pat Robinson Samuel Rogers Larry Root Michael Root Miranda Schmutz Robert Schraeder Kathleen Snidar Susan Steuber Jeremy Sutcliff Phyllis Swank Chet Syres George Tucker Jamie VanRiper, Jr. & family Jim & Pat Walker Kim Walker Norman Walton Seth Walton Grace Webdell Janice Wiens Amber Wortz & family

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April Average Attendance

Worship ....................................... 245 Sunday School .............................. 55 Wonderful Wednesday .................. 19

You can help keep this list of concerns updated by contacting Lisa Dale at the church office, 662-2386 or fumhutchcare@sbcglobal.net.

To begin the prayer chain, call the church office (662-2386). Please have permission if you are starting the chain for someone other than yourself.

PFC Justin Basgall Staff Sergeant Jack M. Brown Airman 1st Class Jason Cochran Specialist Brenden Evans SOM 2C TEC Jason A. Fortune Staff Sergeant Jared Goering Sergeant Mathew Goering Lt. Commander Jenifer Hague Insley Lt. Col. Garrick Harmon Navy Diver Phil Hoefer Master Sergeant John Kilpatrick PFC Aaron Lovato Major Robert Lyman HM2 Rebecca C. Marsh Specialist Marty Martinez IV Sergeant Justin McCubbin Major Rick Montandon PFC Jared Schneider Sergeant Terry Weidman Allen Wuthnow

Please contact Brenda with updates to this list! fumhutch@sbcglobal.net

Thank you to the Health & Wellness Ministry Team for the delicious meal delivered by Bessie Rider. We had a wonderful visit and appreci-ate your thoughtfulness!

Darrell & Leora Hard

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Thank you for supporting and sponsor-ing our Radio Broadcasts each Sunday morning on KWBW Radio. The cost is $75.00 per broadcast. Call the office (662-2386) to reserve a date. Radio Broadcast Calendar

June June 3 In celebration of Dorothy Fulks’ 85th

birthday. Given by her children. June 10 In memory of Warren Griggs, father of

Bill Griggs. Given by Bill & Sylvia Griggs.

June 17 Available June 24 In honor of Mark Conard’s 64th birthday.

July July 1 Available July 8 Available July 15 In celebration of Dylan Rider’s birthday,

grandson of Jim & Bessie Rider. Given by Jim & Bessie Rider.

July 22 Available July 29 Available

April Second Mile Mission Giving Costa Rica Methodist Missions $ 200.00 First Call for Help $ 50.00 Food Bank of Reno County $ 150.00 Josephus Fund $ 1,790.62 Kansans for Addiction Prevention $ 155.00 Native American Ministries Sunday $ 285.00 Streamview UMC in Zimbabwe $ 557.09 Thank you for your continued generosity!

Our Giving Record through April 2012

Income Goal: $ 114,783.72 Pledge Income ...................... $ 83,211.90 Mission and Ministry ................ $ 8,456.12 Noisy Change Offering ............... $ 502.48 Identified Giving ..................... $ 23,641.83 Loose Offering ......................... $ 2,094.28 Sunday School ........................... $ 619.70 Church Groups ........................ $ 1,200.00 Other Income ........................... $ 5,204.16 Overall Income ................... $ 124,930.47 Overall Expenses ............... $ 108,940.42 Net ......................................... $ 15,990.05

We are in immediate need of a church treasurer. This is a vol-unteer position.

Requirements/duties include: A basic knowledge of Quick-Books, an understanding of fi-nancial reports, ability to spend an hour every other Wednesday at the church office to sign checks, file paid bills, update contracts with businesses as needed, and to process and mail paid bills. Yearly responsibilities include updating paid bill files and creating new year files. Training will be provided!

Please talk with Brenda Hoefer in the church of-fice or Rev. Mark Conard if you would be interested in serving or have someone to recommend.

Please remember this need in prayer. Thank you!

For Your Information

You can have your contribution to the church au-tomatically made by electronic transfer from your checking or savings account.

An authorization form for this purpose is availa-ble in the church office. Your donation can be made “Monthly on the 1st” and/or “Monthly on the 15th.” Your contribution can be designated for “General Budget” or “Mission and Ministry.”

There are currently five persons making use of this option for their giving to the church.

Please contact the church office (662-2386) with any questions or to pick up a form.

Wherever you are on the journey of faith, wherever you on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here!

Lay and clergy members of the Kansas West Conference gathered May 23-25 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson for the 2012 annual con-ference session and voted on business items and re-ports. The theme was “Vital Congregations: Dynam-ic Worship.” Bishop Gregory Palmer was the guest speaker.

Eight clergy and laity from Zimbabwe were guests at the Annual Conference, having itinerated throughout the six different districts for two weeks beforehand. They offered a time of teaching and cel-ebration as part of their presence among us.

There was a report about General Conference from the delegates who attended.

The proposal of the Nebraska-Kansas Episcopal Transition Team to merge the Kansas West, Kansas East and Nebraska conferences into one new confer-ence was voted upon May 24. The voting results will be revealed, along with the results of the other two conferences, on June 9.

A budget of $5.9 million was adopted for 2013, with more than $ 1 million provided by earnings on the non-budget account managed by the Conference Board of Pensions.

A new apportionment formula was approved. It will be based on receipts for local church budgetary purposes rather than on expenditures.

New superintendents were introduced for two districts—the Rev. Linda Louderback for the Wichi-ta West district and the Rev. Dennis Livingston for the Hutchinson District.

Four churches were discontinued: Alexander, Herington, Linn, and Salina-Quayle.

There were six new “provisional elders,” and ten persons were received as deacon (1) or elder (9). There were ten retirements.

The Rev. Mark Conard and Shirley Nelson at-tended this session of Annual Conference on behalf of First United Methodist Church.

For more information, you may check the confer-ence website at: kswestumc.org/news

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“You have fixed all the bounds of the earth; you made summer and winter.” Psalm 74:17 (NRSV) As summer approaches, more outdoor activities are available for individuals and families. Playing in the park, walking in the neighborhood, and swim-ming at the local pool are just three such options for everyone. Enjoy the summer and remember to take the proper safety precautions. The three most im-portant are to drink lots of water; to wear light, breathable clothing; and to wear sunscreen and avoid being in the sun when the sun’s rays are most direct. Drinking water and wearing light-colored cotton or other absorbent material helps the body cool, pre-venting heat-related illnesses. Limiting sun expo-sure may prevent skin cancer. Care for the body and have fun this summer with family and friends. For answers to questions about the Health and Wellness program, please go to www.kswestumc.org/healthandwellness or contact a member of the Health and Wellness Ministry Team.

(Used with permission from Melissa Bopp, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Kansas State

University, and the Health-e-AME Physical-e-Fit program, 2010.)

...Summer Time Fun

Pastor’s 64th Birthday

The Rev. Mark Conard will turn 64 years of age on June 22. He invites members and friends of the congregation to make a contribution in honor of his birthday that would go

for the work of the United Methodist Committee on Relief. This is one of his favorite giving opportuni-ties, and he hopes that people might consider such a gift.

Financial contributions in honor of his birthday can be made to the church with the designation “Pastor’s Birthday” or “UMCOR.”

Thanks in advance for your thoughtfulness and generosity!

9 In this church, in the presence of God; you can be who you are; you can be any way you are; and you can be loved.

Women in Mission Honored

Five women from First Unit-ed Methodist Church were hon-ored as this year’s “Women in Mission” on United Methodist

Women’s Sunday, May 6. They were: Linda Austin, Joyce Conard, Vi Hubbard, Carolee Syres, and Kathy Turnquist.

Honorees in past years were: 2011: Patti Arnold, Shirley Cheatum, Kate Field,

Ruby Green, and Kathleen Krause. 2010: Nancy Banning, Brenda Hogan, Shirley

Nelson, Virginia Roszel, Betty Whitmore. 2009: Margaret Brummett, Kathy Juby, Ella Mae

Schwartz, Cora Snowbarger, Freda Troyer. 2008: Corienne Furman, Amy Graber, Elaine

McKenna, Bessie Rider, Dean Stotts. 2007: Mary Beth Friesen, Marietta Goering, Beth

Hutchinson, Trudy Lingle, Dee Powell. 2006: Helen Culver, Betty Davis, Mary Ann

Field, Maxine Morgan, Berta Lea Newton, 2005: Chlois Buhrle, Julie Case, Marge Brown,

Ruby Munzer, Elnora Stotts. 2004: Norma Baird, Evelyn Baumer, Jean Davis,

Dorothy Fulks, Beverly White. 2003: Reta Joy Campbell, Marjorie Gilbert, Clara

Horton, Iris Seyb, Marilynn Voth. 2002: Betty Brooks, Susie Christopher, Marjorie

Jackson, Giny Newberry, Brenda Smart.

Peace with Justice Sunday

Peace with Justice Sunday was Sunday, June 3, at First United Methodist Church. It is one of six “Special Sundays with Offering” that we observe throughout the year. The purpose of Peace with Jus-tice Sunday is to “call the church to action for peace with justice.”

Our special gifts on Peace with Justice Sunday, the first Sunday after Pentecost, allows The United Methodist Church to advocate for peace and justice through a broad range of programs. In 2011, the peo-ple of First United Methodist Church contributed $191.09 for this purpose. If you were unable to attend the service, you may still make a contribution. Please write on the memo line of your check “Peace With Justice”.

You’re Invited! Please take a few moments to tie a knot on the

Prayer Quilt that may be found in the church’s entry way. It is placed there by the Sew ‘n’ Sews.

The invitation is for you to stop a tie a knot on the quilt while saying a prayer for someone special in your life or someone you may not know but who needs your thoughts and prayers.

Weekly sessions of Confir-mation Class are now being held. Leadership is provided by Rev. Mark Conard, Lisa Dale, Kim Peirce, and Jeff Graber. The young people involved are learning to “Claim the Name,” including ♦ Who They Are ♦ Who Jesus Is ♦ Being a Christian ♦ Being United Methodist ♦ Membership Matters

Those completing the course and deciding to be-come members of the church will be confirmed and received into membership on Sunday morning, July 1.

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Jonetta Kay Spence Jonetta Kay Spence, 50, died April 19, 2012, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born Sept. 10, 1961, to Carl Louis and Cleda Irene (Head) Strandberg. In her earlier years, Jonetta was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, and more recently was a member of First United

Methodist Church. On April 27, 1991, she married David Lynn Spence in Hutchinson. He survives. Other sur-vivors include: her father, Carl Louis "Louie" Strandberg, Hutchinson; a brother, Mickey Strandberg, Hutchinson; mother-in-law, D. Maxine Spence, McPherson; two sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jonetta was preceded in death by her mother, Cleda Irene Strandberg; grandparents; and father-in-law, E. Richard Spence. The funeral service was Monday, April 23, 2012, at Elliott Mortuary. Burial was in Eastside Cemetery. Me-morials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, in care of the mortuary.

General Budget In Memory of Given by Ethel Brown Bessie Rider Bill Craft Merle Craft Tayllor Paige Goans Lonnie & Tara Goans Dora, Warren, & Nick Griggs Bill & Sylvia Griggs H. Duane Haltom Mary J. Haltom & Families Robert A. Hooker Phyllis Hooker Lucille Horyna Cheri Horyna Abe & Maymie Klatt C.D. & Elaine McKenna Betty Lauver Norman Lauver & Dan & Jan Lauver Walter Schwartz Ella Mae Schwartz Rachel Lauver Speer Norman Lauver & Dan & Jan Lauver Marilynn Voth Bessie Rider Kay Wanasek Roger & Janet Scott Melvin & Hanna Wood Bill & Sylvia Griggs

Total: $ 340.00

Permanent Endowment Fund In Memory of Given by Merl Caldwell Jo Caldwell & Family Ida Jane White Murray Mark Conard

Total: $ 150.00

Josephus Fund In Memory of Given by Willard & Edith Blessing Dorothy Clark Vern Clark Dorothy Clark Roger Conlon Carol Conlon & Doris Johnston Melvin Domingo Roger & Janet Scott Merl Gayford & Dorothy Dye Meryl Dye Charles Johnston Doris Johnston & Carol Conlon Clifford Sillin Judy Blauer Joyce Wolcott Terry & Dan

Total: $ 360.00

Memorial Fund In Memory of Given by Melvin Domingo Linda Domingo

Total: $ 50.00

Mission & Ministry Fund In Memory of Given by Charles & Opal Culver Todd & Beverly White John Fulks Sharon Fulks Baby Boy Logue Don & Iris Logue Our Parents Ryan & Chlois Buhrle Bill & Barb Scott Roger & Janet Scott Harold & Betty Scott Roger & Janet Scott Gary Snidar Sharon Fulks Hoby & Traci White Todd & Beverly White

Total: $ 130.00

A total of $ 1,030.00 was given in Memorial Day Contributions!

2012 Memorial Day Gifts “The memory of the righteous is a blessing.”

—Proverbs 10:7a

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 9am Walk the Walk

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3 Graduate Recognition

Sunday Peace With Justice

Sunday

4 11am Red Cross Blood Drive (FH) 6pm SPRC (100)

5 9am Sew ‘n’ Sews 11am Red Cross Blood Drive (FH) 2pm Staff Meeting 6:30pm Confirmation Class (YR) 7pm MATH (FP)

6 7am Red Cross Blood Drive (FH) 5:30pm Educ. (100) 6:45pm Youth 7pm Health & Well-

ness (103)

7 1:30pm UMW Exec. (FP)

8 9am Walk the Walk

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11 9am Walk the Walk 7pm Trustees (107)

12 9am Sew ‘n’ Sews 2pm Staff Meeting 6:30pm Confirmation Class (YR)

13 9am Walk the Walk 6:45pm Youth

14 9:30am Circle 3 (613 32nd Terrace) 1:30pm Circle 1 (FP) 1:30pm Circle 2 (Parlor)

15 9am Walk the Walk

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17 Guest Speaker: Jeanine Rishel

18 9am Walk the Walk 7pm Finance (107)

19 9am Sew ‘n’ Sews 2pm Staff Meeting

20 9am Walk the Walk 6:45pm Youth

21 6 pm Circle 4 (4705 Fir)

22 9am Walk the Walk

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24 Guest Speaker: Jeanine Rishel

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26 9am Sew ‘n’ Sews 2pm Staff Meeting 7pm Church Council (FP)

27 9am Walk the Walk 6:45pm Youth

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29 9am Walk the Walk

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June 2012

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June 2012 June 3 Graduate Recognition Sunday Peace with Justice Sunday (Churchwide

Special Sunday with offering) June 3-13 UMW METour (Southwest) June 4-6 Hutchinson Community Blood Drive June 5 World Environment Day June 8-16 Bike Across Kansas June 10 June 14-15 Potpourri of Piano Pizzazz June 15 Alternative Christmas Market application

distribution June 17 Father’s Day Guest Speaker: Jeanine Rishel Last Choral Anthem for the summer June 20 Summer Solstice/First Day of Summer World Refugee Day June 24 Pastor’s 64th Birthday June 24 Guest Speaker: Jeanine Rishel Last Sunday of the Conference Year “Noisy Change” offering Blood Pressure checks June 25-27 Regional UMW Schools of Mission June 26 Church Council

A Summer Prayer* by James Vanden Bosch

God of creation, God of the seasons, bless your creatures with seasons of delight. Lord of the Sab-bath, you have established the rhythms of life, estab-lish in us also the rhythms for human prospering; grant us the good sense to enjoy Sabbath rest in this season.

Grant us, moreover, wisdom to know that there is a time to play, a time to cease from our labors, a time to sense majesty in a blue sky, richness in green grass, love in faithful friends, and joy in our being. Grant us, then, blue skies this summer, and green grass; grant us faithful friends and the time, strength, and spirit for play. Grant us the wit to know the goodness of this creation, which, blind, de-fiant, or ungrateful, we despoil. Send our roots rain; our hearts ease, so that we may show in our lives that we can live rightly in this season of our lives and see it as if for the first time, in wonder, in awe, and in a spirit of thanksgiving. Amen.

*http://www.seeingcreation.com/?tag=james-vanden-bosch