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Florence United Methodist Church

Tide-ings 2015

August Newsletter

CAROL’S COMMENTS

I’ve been thinking… about

the calendar. (Several years ago when I was

serving a church, folds in the congregation be-

gan to recognized that when I began a sentence

with “I’ve been thinking…”, it usually meant I

was about to suggest that we do something new,

or do something we were already doing, differ-

ently. I’ve shifted a bit away from that through

the years, for me it now means I’ve been pon-

dering an idea and now it seems to be a good

time to share.) so let me share what I’ve been

thinking about:

We are in the season of the church year after

Pentecost called Ordinary Time. In this case

“Ordinary” doesn’t mean “normal or usual; not

unusual, different or special”* but numbers,

“ordinals”, the Sundays after Pentecost are

numbered; there are no special days in this sea-

son. It begins the day after Pentecost and ends

the day before the First Sunday of Advent. De-

pending on the date of Easter, there can be as

many as 28 Sundays in Ordinary Time, this year

there are 26. It always begins with Trinity Sun-

day and ends with the Reign of Christ or Christ

the King. The season also includes All Saints and

Thanksgiving. The liturgical color is green, sym-

bolizing growth in Christ.

In this season of Ordinary Time many extra-

ordinary events often occur in communities and

families - graduations, weddings, anniversaries,

reunions, festivals, community days - which of-

fer unique opportunities for personal and congre-

gational growth in Christ.

The opportunities that I have experienced in your

midst have centered around food.

The Bar-Be-Que and Ice Cream Social wel-

comed me and allowed me, and many others,

to experience the gift of sharing in the abun-

dance of food and hospitality offered by this

congregation.

The Power of Florence Pancake Breakfast

was the experience of God’s grace in action a

s we fed whoever came through the door, as

much as they wanted to eat. We didn’t have

12 baskets of left-overs, but we certainly had

enough to feed everyone who came.

Every Sunday morning following worship,

there is food and an opportunity to visit in

the fellowship hall, allowing people to hear

more deeply about the concerns of others.

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333 Kingwood, Florence, OR 97439

Sunday Worship

Sunday Services: 10:00 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Office: (541) 997-6025

[email protected]

Visit us at

www.florenceunitedmethodist.org

Serving the People of God:

Bishop: Grant Hagiya

800-593-7539

DS: Rev. Gwen Drake 541-689-3725

Pastor:

Reverend Carol Thompson

Finance Chair: Linda Yoder 541-590-0944

Lay Leader: Hazel Vacura 541-999-6609

SPRC Chair: Erin Leonard

Music Director: Laura Merz 541-902-8567

Newsletter Editor: Diane McCalmont

Ministers: All Members

Pastor’s Office Hours and Contacts:

Office Hours:

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings:

8:30 – 12:00;

Afternoons I will either be in the office or

out-and-about in the congregation or

community. The office will also be open

on Mondays from 10:00 am—1:00 pm,

manned by Hazel Vacura.

E-mail Address:

[email protected]

(For those of you who have my other

address, my apologies for changing. It has

already become apparent that I need a

church e-mail address and a personal

e-mail).

Phone Numbers:

Parsonage: 541-991-3479

Cell: 208-630-3256

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30

the doors of the fellowship hall open to

greet, feed, and care for others.

Each of these was an act of feeding, eating,

and hospitality; each are also acts of bring-

ing the kingdom (or reign) or God on earth.

When we remember the source of our bless-

ings, when we give and receive a meal, we

celebrate Christ in our midst We can experi-

ence offering hamburgers, ice cream, pan-

cakes, and soup as an act of nourishing peo-

ple’s bodies or we can see it as a possibility

of being drawn closer to the Source of Life.

The Liturgical Calendar says we are in Ordi-

nary Time; may our growth in Christ contin-

ue! May you experience continued blessings

in your journey of faith.

Rev. Carol

Keeping in our Prayers

The Hyder family; Jack & Fritzi’s friend, Arthur; Aaron’s grand-

nephew, Darius; the family of Mary Dale; Butch Goodwin; the family

of Jean Parr; Charles Walker; Laura Merz; Helen Yager; Barbara Baker; Connie

Farmer; Betty Jones; and Bonnie Kelley.

Soldiers everywhere in the world and those who wait for them to come home.

We ask God’s blessing on these people and those in need, but not named.

Note: On the last page of the UMW yearbook, as well as the inside back cov-

er of the Church Directory, the Prayer Chain is listed. To receive

the electronic prayer chain, contact [email protected].

Church Attendance in July

5th: 78 12th: 53 19th: 59 26th: 69


FINANCE REPORT

January 1-June 30, 2015

Budget June Year to Date Annual

Cash Receipts 5,161.96 33,072.99 81,590.00

Cash Paid Out 7,291.39 41,046.55 80,645.00

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Net Surplus/(Deficit) (2,129.43) (7,973.56) 945.00

UMWomen News

Come create and share arts and crafts that will be sold at THE COUN-TRY STORE in November. Wednesday, August 5, 10:00 am—Noon Wednesday, August 19, 10:00 am—Noon

If you have any questions, please call Renee’ Hansen at 541-997-5211. -Renee’ United Methodist Women Exec Board is asked to meet at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, in the Tedd Powell Hall. If you are unable to attend, kindly let either Renee’ or Yola know. Unit meetings resume on September 3, 2015. UMW will have Rada cutlery items for purchase after the church service on August 9. Utensil prices start at $4.75 and include veggie peelers, tomato slicers, paring knives and more. The Country Store in November is the usual time the cutlery is promoted, but orders can be placed year round. -Jean Hefty

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

During fellowship time after the worship service on August 9,

the Prayer Shawl Ministry group will display a variety of

shawls which they encourage you to take and give to some-

one you want to bless. The group keeps a list of who re-

ceives a shawl and where they live.

-Jean Hefty

Any and all men are invited

each Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. to a no-host breakfast at

Kathleen & Nina’s.

FREE CONCERT BY FLOTONES

Sunday, August 9, 2015 4:00 pm


Florence’s vocal jazz group, the FloTones, will be presenting a gospel mu-sic concert and hymn sing-along. Come enjoy great music and feel free to join in. Admission is free, although donations will be accepted to support FUMC and FloTones.

Worship Service & Pot-

luck in the Park

Sunday, August 30

Service at 10:30

Potluck to follow

West Woahink Lake Yurt Bring a dish to share

(there will be a sign-up sheet

during church services in Aug.)

*Please bring your own table

service and lawn chair,

if you can*

*This year’s picnic will be just us

Methodists*

From Florence, drive south on

Highway 101

Turn left onto Canary Road

The yurt/hall area is on the

right hand side of the road

Watch for balloons and a sign

at the entrance

AUGUST Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Office Hours 8:30 am-12 A.A. Meeting 11:30-12:30

2

Worship 10:00 Kids Sun. School during service

3 Office Hours 10 am–1 pm S.B.I.P. Mtg 6:30-8:30

4 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 A.A. Meeting 5-6

5 UMWomen Arts & Crafts 10am-Noon

6 UMMen 8 am Women’s Covenant 8-10 Office Hours 8:30 am-12 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 Meditation Group 5:30-7

7 Office Hours 8:30 am-12


9 Worship 10:00 Kids Sun. School during Service Prayer Shawl Display & Rada Cutlery Sale after service


11 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 A.A. Meeting 5-6 PFLAG 6:30-8

12 Prayer Shawl Ministry 10-12 Potluck 5:30-7

13 UMMen 8 am Women’s Covenant 8-10 Office Hours 8:30 am-12 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 Meditation Group 5:30-7 Finance Comm Mtg 6:45-8

14 Office Hours 8:30 am-12 Trustees Mtg 12:30


16 Worship 10:00 Kids Sun. School during service




20 UMMen 8 am Women’s Covenant 8-10 Office Hours 8:30 am-12 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 UMW Exec Mtg 1:30 pm Meditation Group 5:30-7




SPRC Mtg 2:00 Ad Council Mtg 3:00



26 Prayer Shawl Ministry 10-12




30 Woahink Lake Service

& Picnic 10:30 Service;

Picnic to follow

AUGUST Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat


2

Worship 10:00 Kids Sun. School during service







9 Worship 10:00 Kids Sun. School during Service Prayer Shawl Display & Rada Cutlery Sale after service


11 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 A.A. Meeting 5-6 PFLAG 6:30-8

12 Prayer Shawl Ministry 10-12 Potluck 5:30-7

13 UMMen 8 am Women’s Covenant 8-10 Office Hours 8:30 am-12 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 Meditation Group 5:30-7 Finance Comm Mtg 6:45-8

14 Office Hours 8:30 am-12 Trustees Mtg 12:30






20 UMMen 8 am Women’s Covenant 8-10 Office Hours 8:30 am-12 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 UMW Exec Mtg 1:30 pm Meditation Group 5:30-7




SPRC Mtg 2:00 Ad Council Mtg 3:00



26 Prayer Shawl Ministry 10-12




30 Woahink Lake Service

& Picnic 10:30 Service;

Picnic to follow

Birthdays

2 Terry Van Balligooijen 6 Karen Baylis 8 Helen Yager 9 JoAnn Broussard 14 Erin Leonard 16 Judith Lowe 17 Harold Titus 19 Judy Maniscalco

Anniversaries 5 Bert & Linda Schniepp 5 George & Rosie Goodwin 6 George & Yola Hesser 14 Bob & Jean Hefty 18 Jeremy & Tessa Ramsey 20 Patrick & Diane McCalmont 24 Terry & Sandy Woodward

Who’s Doing What When in August

Date Time Liturgist Usher/Greeter Fellowship Host

Aug 2

10 am

Aaron Gallegos & Ray Feay

Host & Bring Food

Renee’ Hansen

Aug 9 10 am

Host & Bring Food

Aug 16 10 am Lind Yoder

John & Maida Miller

Host & Bring Food

Aug 23

10 am Trisha Holden Rosemary & Butch

Goodwin

Host & Bring Food

Schniepps

Aug 30 10:30 am

Host & Bring Food

August Kids’ Talks

2

9

16 Linda Yoder

23

30 WOAHINK LAKE SERVICE

& POTLUCK

WOAHINK LAKE SERVICE & POTLUCK

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NEWS

Florence Habitat for Humanity has set their annual Beach Walk for September 12. The idea is for walkers to make a monetary contribution, and seek sponsors who will also donate money, for local building pro-jects. You are invited to join the camaraderie of walkers (and a few dogs), starting at the North Jetty and proceeding to Driftwood Shores where music and food is provided. Donation envelopes will be available soon. Groundbreaking took place on July 19 for the 27th house built in our community.

A delightful volunteer opportunity for you! Florence Habitat for Humanity (FHFH) has just selected five new families to build homes with. The opportunity available to you is to share in this grand ad-venture with one of these fine families. As a Family Partner you will provide guidance to the new homeowner during the building pro-cess. You become the connection between FHFH and the Building Committee from ground breaking to the thrill of delivering the keys at the dedication of their completed home. You become a member of the Family Part-ner Committee and we are by your side every step of the way. Read about our Flor-ence FHFH affiliate at this web site http://www.florencehabitat.org/content/introduction or call Ginny Kelly at 541-902-7639 or Diane Bailiff at 541-902-7775 for more infor-mation. -Jean Hefty

June 28 Farewell Reception for

Reverends Montee & Elizabeth Kennedy

Yola and Jude

Maida

Montee & Elizabeth

http://www.florencehabitat.org/content/introduction

July 8 Welcome Potluck for Reverend Carol

July 18 Power of Florence Pancake Breakfast

Trisha, Tom, and Leah checking their BBQ

Brooke

Donna and daughter, Barbara

Erin, master pancake maker

FREE LUNCH NEWS

As you know, the Free Lunch Program started over 20 years ago.

I was the

Chairperson for most of these years, with other duties which included the following:

co-purchaser, head of sing-along potato supper fundraiser, head of Community

Thanksgiving dinner, recruiting Methodist representatives, and being on call to find

substitutes when a group could not find enough volunteers.

Am I complaining? NO! The program is something I care about and have found great

joy and satisfaction in the work that I have done. I was never pressured to do any of

it. I also do not want to make light of the importance of the many wonderful and faith-

ful volunteers, who did step up to help. There just were never enough of you. Without

the many others who cared and gave of their time, the program would never have

gotten off the ground.

When the Free Lunch started, I was relatively young at 63 and in good health. As I

have gotten older, my energy level has diminished. As a result, I have neglected my

house, garden and husband. I have virtually given up any entertainment and have not

always done all that I should to help those friends and family who are near and dear

to me.

After all this time, I have made the decision to give up most of the work I do for Free

Lunch as of January 1, 2016. I will continue to be part of the Methodist third Thurs-

day, cooking and helping. I will also represent the Methodist Church on the first

Thursday.

There is the need for someone to recruit representatives as needed. The second

Thursday needs filling. I trust someone will volunteer so that the Free Lunch Program

can continue.

-Yola Hesser

AUGUST Newsletter


333 Kingwood St., Florence, OR 97439

Sunday Worship: 9 and 10:30 a.m.

Office Phone: (541) 997-6025

[email protected]

Online: www.florenceunitedmethodist.org

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phone number, and e-mail address?

Please forward them to:

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DON’T FORGET: Deadline for the September 2015 Newsletter is Mon., August 24!

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