Florence United Methodist Church Tide-ings

Florence United Methodist Church

May Newsletter

Tide-ings 2012

RUTH’S RAVES

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Good day to you from warm and sunny

Tampa, Florida. It is such an honor to care

for our delegation to General Conference

from Oregon Idaho Annual Confer-

ence. They are committed, and seemingly

tireless, servants of Jesus Christ as they rep-

resent you here in Florida.

Thirteen of us are staying in a couple of va-

cation rental houses in Historic Ybor City,

which is a little more than 2 miles from the

convention center. David and I are with that

group. A few more, including Rev. Laura

Jaquith Bartlett and Jan Nelson, who are our

2 voting delegates are staying at a hotel

closer to the convention center.

I have been VERY busy shuttling the delega-

tion back and forth and making sure that the

houses are stocked with food and necessities.

My days of driving in Denver and New

York have come in handy. I have need to

learn the streets of Tampa in short order and

can now navigate around pretty easily… but

boy do they drive fast in Florida!

Last night I got an opportunity to attend the

last half of evening worship and listen to our

own Bishop Bob Hoshibata preach about

the healing power of love. Afterward, the

whole OR-ID delegation, along with many

others, participated in a silent protest asking

the church to be more inclusive. (look for

the pictures in this newsletter)

This week, General Conference is mostly

busy with legislative groups who are work-

ing through various pieces of legislation

from United Methodists around the

globe. Even though OR-ID only has 2 vot-

ing members at General Conference, the

alternate delegates, like David, are busy

monitoring the legislative groups so that

Laura and Jan can keep apprised of things

going on in many places at the same

time. Next week, after the legislation has

been “perfected” it will go before plenary

sessions to get more debate and then voted

upon.

There are several ways you can follow

along online with what is happening here at

General Conference. The easiest way might

be to go to the general church site at:

www.gc2012.umc.org. Another way is to

go to our OR-ID web page, www.umoi.org

and follow the links that Greg Nelson puts

up there.

Tonight, Bishop Bob is taking all of us out

to dinner at a Cuban restaurant named The

Columbian. It seems to be fairly famous

here in Tampa.

It’s great being of service to my brothers

and sisters in Christ, but David and I look

forward to being among you in

Florence again soon.

Blessings,

Reverend Ruth


333 Kingwood, Florence, OR 97439

Sunday Worship

Sunday Services: 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.

Adult Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Office Hours:

Tue—Fri 10 a.m. to noon

Tue—Fri 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Office: (541) 997-6025

[email protected]

Visit us at www.florenceunitedmethodist.org

Serving the People of God:

Bishop: Robert T. Hoshibata

800-593-7539

A2B: Rev. Gwen Drake 541-689-3725

Pastor: Rev Ruth Marsh 999-0448

Finance Chair: Trisha Goss 999-0151

Lay Leader: Hazel Vacura 997-2075

SPRC Chair: George Goodwin

Choir Director: Laura Merz 902-8567

Organist: Laura Merz

Newsletter Editor: Diane McCalmont

Ministers: All Members

I wish to thank all of you for

the surprise gift I received as recogni-

tion for my work with the Free Lunch

Program. I have always felt that my

reward was the pleasure I derived from

helping others. Your gift and apprecia-

tion was an added bonus. Thanks so much,

Yola Hesser

http://www.gc2012.umc.org

http://www.umoi.org

Keeping in our Prayers

John Parr, John & Lila Hyder, Fred Thompson’s family, Leah Goodwin, Rose

Weiland, Trent Halverson, Bill & Jeanne McConnell, Aggie White’s family,

Connie Farmer, Karen Lyn & Keith Herring, Trisha Goss & Jon Holdon,

Lainey Goss, Laureli Holden, Alex Goss, Jesse Holden, Harry Rickard, Kayla Jones,

and Judith Bebout.

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 cover of the

Church Directory, the Prayer Chain is listed. To receive the electronic prayer

chain, contact [email protected].

...to all of the budding artists that

made “Easter lilies” for our

church!

Scenes from General Conference

Any and all men are invited each Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. to a no-host breakfast at Bliss’ Hot Rod Grill.

UMWOMEN NEWS

On Thursday, May 3rd, the UNITED METHODIST WOMEN will meet in the Tedd Powell Hall and you'll want to be there by 1:30 p.m. when the hostesses, Hazel Vacura and Rosie Goodwin, will serve dessert. Guest speaker, Mary Horrillo, is to present information about the Florence Humane Society. Devotions will be given by Delores Powell and a book review is to be shared by Barb Walker. All women are invited!!

-Jean Hefty

UMWomen

PLANT & RUMMAGE SALE

Saturday, May 5

9:00 am—2:00 pm

FUMC

Contributions of furniture, kitchen stuff, puzzles & books, bedding &

rugs, lamps, crafts, toys & tools are all welcomed. Please, no clothing.

Helping hands are needed to set up the day before, May 4, between

9:00 am and 12 noon. To request assistance in getting things to the

church, contact Marge Temple at 541-997-8154.

OUR FAMILY TABLE

Food Bags

Needed: Gallon-size ziplock bags,

Vienna sausages, small bottled

waters, and fruit cups.

If you have questions, please call Joanne

Caddell at 997-6594. Thank you.

LAY LEADER’S LINES

Gifts. I have been

thinking about gifts a lot

lately. Probably in part be-

cause in my family, which

includes family by birth and

family by heart, I can count at least 10 peo-

ple dear to me who will celebrate birthdays

in May. And birthdays usually mean giving

and receiving gifts. It is fun for me to ask

what is on the birthday person’s “wish list”.

I like kids’ answers; they are so up front

with what they want and like.

In thinking about tangible gifts like

birthday presents, I started thinking also

about other sorts of gifts. The kind we give

and receive all the time and the kind that are

just there -that we (at least I do) often take

for granted.

A smile. I like that saying “If you

see someone without a smile, give her one

of yours”. Faith and the chance to talk about

what it means in my life. Help with a chore.

A note of thanks. A note of Thinking of

You. A phone call for no other reason than

to say “hi”. Family. Sunshine. Living close

to the ocean. Walking—and a raincoat to

keep me dry while I do it. Friends to laugh

with and confide in.

Coffee and conversation with a friend.

A safe, welcoming Church.

Renewed friendships.

Books to read and yarn to knit.

Those are a few of the gifts I am blessed

with in my life. What is on your”wish list”?

Smiles,

Hazel Vacura


FINANCE REPORT

January 1-March 31, 2012

Income

Income-General Fund 20,120.02

Conference Obligation 710.18

Church Outreach 1,885.35

Office & Administration 316.65

Building Utilities 120.00

Electronic Scrip Rebate 6.93

Total Income 23,159.13

Expense

Pastor’s Compensation 14,206.98

Professional Expense 438.45

Conference Obligations 1,096.71

Property Maintenance 1,337.29

Church Operation 94.53

Church Outreach 2,449.51

Worship Expenses 1,750.19

Christian Education 147.05

Office & Administration 1,590.77

Building Utilities 1,233.84

Total Expense 24,345.32

Net Income -1,186.19

The Oregon-Idaho 2012 Camp & Retreat

Ministry Booklets are Here! You can pick

one up in the Church Narthex.

There are camps for EVERYONE!

Scholarships are be available

through the church.

http://gocamping.org/

MAY Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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

2 Brush & Palette Club 9-12 S.B.I.P. Mtg. 6:30-8:30

3 UM Men 8 am

Women’s Covenant 8-10 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 UMW 1:30-3 Choir Practice 4:30-5:45 Meditation Group 5:30-7

4 Plant & Rummage Sale Setup 9-12

5

UMW Plant & Rummage Sale 9-2 A. A. Meeting 11:30-12:30

6 Adult Sunday School 9-10 Worship 9-10 & 10:30-11:30 Kids Sun. School during 10:30 service Community Chorus Con-cert 2-4:30 @ FEC Voice of Christ Worship 5-7

7 Monday Painters 9-2

8 Coast Colloquy 10:30-12 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 Figure 8 Painters 1:30-4 A.A. Meeting 5-6 PFLAG Meeting 6:30-8

9

Brush & Palette Club 9-12 Prayer Shawl Ministry 10-12 Office Hours 10-12, 1-5 Potluck 5:30-6:30 S.B.I.P. Mtg. 6:30-8:30

10 UM Men 8 am

Women’s Covenant 8-10 Office Hours 10-12, 1-5

Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 Choir Practice 4:30-5:45 Meditation Group 5:30-7 Finance Comm Mtg 6:35- 8:05

11 Office Hours 10-12, 1-5

12 A.A. Meeting 11:30-12:30

13 MOTHER’S DAY Adult Sunday School 9-10 Worship 9-10 & 10:30-11:30 Kids Sun. School during 10:30 service Voice of Christ Worship 5-7


15 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 Office Hours 1-5 A.A. Meeting 5-6

16 Brush & Palette Club 9-12 Office Hours 11-12, 1-5 S.B.I.P. Mtg. 6:30-8:30

17 UM Men 8 am Women’s Covenant 8-10 Office Hours 11-12, 1-5 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 Choir Practice 4:40-5:45 Meditation Group 5:30-7

18

19 A.A. Meeting 11:30-12:30

20 Adult Sunday School 9-10 Worship 9-10 & 10:30-11:30 Kids Sun. School during 10:30 service Voice of Christ Worship 5-7

21

Monday Painters 9-2

22 Office Hours 10-12, 1-5 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 Figure 8 Painters 1:30-4 A.A. Meeting 5-6

23 Brush & Palette Club 9-12 Office Hours 10-12, 1-5 Prayer Shawl Ministry 10-12 S.B.I.P. Mtg. 6:30-8:30


25 Office Hours 10-12, 1-5 D.A.R. 12-3

RHODY DAYS Through Sunday

26 A.A. Meeting 11:30-12:30

27 Adult Sunday School 9-10 Worship 9-10 & 10:30-11:30 Kids Sun. School during 10:30 service Admin Council Mtg 3-4 Voice of Christ Worship 5-7

28 MEMORIAL DAY Monday Painters 9-2




Rev. Ruth at General Conference in Tampa, Florida

MAY Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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

2 Brush & Palette Club 9-12 S.B.I.P. Mtg. 6:30-8:30

3 UM Men 8 am

Women’s Covenant 8-10 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 UMW 1:30-3 Choir Practice 4:30-5:45 Meditation Group 5:30-7

4 Plant & Rummage Sale Setup 9-12

5

UMW Plant & Rummage Sale 9-2 A. A. Meeting 11:30-12:30

6 Adult Sunday School 9-10 Worship 9-10 & 10:30-11:30 Kids Sun. School during 10:30 service Community Chorus Con-cert 2-4:30 @ FEC Voice of Christ Worship 5-7


8 Coast Colloquy 10:30-12 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 Figure 8 Painters 1:30-4 A.A. Meeting 5-6 PFLAG Meeting 6:30-8

9

Brush & Palette Club 9-12 Prayer Shawl Ministry 10-12 Office Hours 10-12, 1-5 Potluck 5:30-6:30 S.B.I.P. Mtg. 6:30-8:30

10 UM Men 8 am

Women’s Covenant 8-10 Office Hours 10-12, 1-5

Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 Choir Practice 4:30-5:45 Meditation Group 5:30-7 Finance Comm Mtg 6:35- 8:05

11 Office Hours 10-12, 1-5

12 A.A. Meeting 11:30-12:30

13 MOTHER’S DAY Adult Sunday School 9-10 Worship 9-10 & 10:30-11:30 Kids Sun. School during 10:30 service Voice of Christ Worship 5-7





18

19 A.A. Meeting 11:30-12:30

20 Adult Sunday School 9-10 Worship 9-10 & 10:30-11:30 Kids Sun. School during 10:30 service Voice of Christ Worship 5-7

21

Monday Painters 9-2

22 Office Hours 10-12, 1-5 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 Figure 8 Painters 1:30-4 A.A. Meeting 5-6

23 Brush & Palette Club 9-12 Office Hours 10-12, 1-5 Prayer Shawl Ministry 10-12 S.B.I.P. Mtg. 6:30-8:30


25 Office Hours 10-12, 1-5 D.A.R. 12-3

RHODY DAYS Through Sunday

26 A.A. Meeting 11:30-12:30

27 Adult Sunday School 9-10 Worship 9-10 & 10:30-11:30 Kids Sun. School during 10:30 service Admin Council Mtg 3-4 Voice of Christ Worship 5-7

28 MEMORIAL DAY Monday Painters 9-2




Birthdays

Anniversaries

4 Jean Parr

5 Harry Rickard

7 Jack Keller

16 Donna Embree

16 Keith Brown

18 Dominic Grey

19 Judy Jones

20 Tessa Ramsey

22 Connie Farmer

24 Trisha Goss

24 Charles Walker

25 George Hesser

25 Mike Jones

25 Bert Schniepp

26 Jeana Thompson

28 Jon Holden

1 Gerry & Nancy Cedarleaf-Grey

1 Jack & Bonnie Ross

6 Rev. Ruth Marsh & David Armstrong

13 Jeff & Diana Landon

19 John & Lila Hyder

24 Harry & Nancy Rickard

28 Joe & Raye Weisbrich

Rev. Ruth at General Conference in Tampa, Florida

Who’s Doing What When in May

Date

Time

Liturgist

Usher/Greeter

Fellowship Host

May

6

9 am

Hazel Vacura

Aaron Gallegos &

Ray Feay

Host & Bring Food Jennie & Peggy

10:30

am

Cindy Hughes

Peggy Hughes &

Kathy Bones

Host & Clean Up

May

13

9 am

Beth Newell

Joanne Caddell

Host & Bring Food Hazel Vacura

10:30

am

Rosie & Leah

Goodwin

Host & Clean Up

May

20

9 am

Diane McCalmont

Host & Bring Food

10:30

am

Bert Schniepp

Carol & Dick Johnson

Host & Clean Up

May

27

9 am

Host & Bring Food Sabrina Hand & Diana Landon

10:30

am

Bob Hefty

Carol & Dick Johnson

Host & Clean Up Jonathan &

Laureli Holden

SAVE THE DATE...

Trisha and Jonathan are running away to get married! But you’re

invited! Their “elopement” will be on the lawn facing the lake at the

(enclosed) Woahink Lake picnic yurt on Saturday, June 30th, at 11

am. Please bring a chair and a potluck dish to share after, and add

your well-wishes and hugs to the blessings of the day.

Sock it to U.M. in Salem is organized by

UMW across Oregon-Idaho

and EVERYONE is invited to participate.

All socks collected, for infants through adults,

will be taken by Pastor Ruth

to Annual Conference

held in June.

Look for the container

at church

and respond as you can.

DOUBTING THOMAS

While our Roving Reporters most often report back from more distant places, on occasion there’s an irresistible item that arises when we’re at one of two “home”

churches in Bend or Florence. This Reporter goes by the name of Tom, but his real given name is “Thomas”. I was reminded of this fact recently when Rev. Ruth, in consecutive weeks, alluded specifically to one of the disciple—”Doubting Thomas”. I thought I saw her glance in my direction at the beginning of her message; but with hindsight I now think we must all share some of the characteristics of that biblical character. There were two very specific “take aways” from her messages in con-secutive weeks that I found particularly deserving of underscore and comment. The first was the observation that most of us tend to carry forward the early impressions about our religious beliefs that we learn and accept without question as children. At some point we begin to examine our beliefs more criti-cally. This is in fact the starting point for something that will become very impor-tant to us—it is what will become our own “personal theology”. A very normal part of this process is to acknowledge that we all experience “doubt”; that we all find that our intelligence compels us to re-examine those concepts and beliefs that we were taught as children. The point that Rev. Ruth was making, however, is that doubt is normal, and can be both a healthy and a positive part of our spiritual growth. The second—and very much related—point that I found inspirational is this: That sometimes when we carefully examine the causes of our doubt we find we have encountered a “new edge of faith”. How very true that is… For this particular Thomas, I found these brief but highly insightful obser-vations fit quite neatly into my own evolving personal theology. And with a bit of reflection just perhaps it will fit yours as well…. -Tom Gonser

SUNDAY SCHOOL SCOOP

Oh, what a fun time we have had at Sunday school this past month. We learned about the meaning of the Last Supper and practiced communion in Sunday school with crackers and water before we headed to the sanctuary to participate in Holy Commun-ion with the adults. On Palm Sunday the children enjoyed waving palm fronds as they walked down the aisle before the 10:30 service. We learned about Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey rather than a white horse and discovered that was because He came as our savior and friend not as a conqueror or dictator. We reminded ourselves that Jesus is the son of God and was doing what God asked him to do. Our Sunday school materi-als have sticker projects, mazes and sometimes very snazzy art projects for us to com-plete. One favorite was a necklace made of yarn and fish that said “You are the Mes-siah, the son of the Living God (Matthew 16:16, NRSV.) On Easter Sunday we enjoyed an egg hunt where there was no competition to ‘win;’ everyone got plastic eggs with prizes inside and some special Easter candy. They were able to trade around prizes and candy so hopefully everyone left in a happy spirit. The children knew that Jesus, our savior had risen on Easter morning and was alive and watching over us all right now. We even yelled a cheer. “Jesus has risen! Whoo hoo, whoo hoo! He is with us, it’s true, it’s true!” (Teacher Beth makes these up on the spot to add excitement and allows everyone to speak up and participate.) We have had several visiting children in Sunday school this past month with an atten-dance one day of 10 children. We regularly have 3 and often 6 attendees. Thank you to Teacher Beth, Teacher Darby and the other helpers on Easter (Renee and April) and on other Sundays (Donna.) Sunday school is super! Here is our regular prayer to which we add our own prayers of thanks and petitions.

Thank You God

Thank you for the land and seas Thank you for the flowers and bees

Thank you for the moon at night Thank you for the bright sunlight

Thank you for the sky so blue Thank you God for all you do.

-Beth Newell

MAY Newsletter


333 Kingwood St., Florence, OR 97439 Pastor: Rev. Ruth Marsh

Sunday Worship: 9 and 10:30 a.m. Office Phone: (541) 997-6025

[email protected]

Online: www.florenceunitedmethodist.org

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DON’T FORGET:

Deadline for the June 2012

Newsletter is Fri., May 25th!

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