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Mitchellville, Iowa

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508 Second Avenue N. Clear Lake IA 50428

Phone (641) 357-5247

Sunday Worship

(through September 5th) First Service: 8:30 AM

Second Service: 10:20 AM

Sunday School to resume in the Fall

Wednesday Night “Wingding” Weekly Schedule

―Wingding‖ mid-week dinners will

resume in the Fall. KFC Kid‘s Club after-school

program will resume in the Fall. 5:30 PM, Praise Team (open to

anyone with an interest in music) Rehearses year ‗round, in our sanctuary. No auditions required.

Middle School and Senior High

Youth meet during the summer months for specially scheduled activities. Look for details in this issue.

Mid-week Bible studies will

resume in the Fall. Chancel Choir (adults) will resume

in the Fall. P. 2

Find us on the web! www.clearlakeumc.org (home page)

www.afm.com (Angel Food)

Contact us:

Church office (Admin-Fin Secretary) e-mail: clumc@mchsi.com

Rev. Diana A. Hoover

clpastor@mchsi.com Rev. Rhoda Preston

clrhoda@mchsi.com Financial Mgr/Bookkeeper

clumcfin@mchsi.com Director of Music and Worship Organist

Mary Jane Crail, 357-3060 larmarnc@netins.net

Prayer Chain Co-Captains:

Carol Carlson, 357-3206 Pat Bahling, 357-6642

Tracy Hansen, 357-1179 Congregational Care Team Marty Ouverson, Director, 357-7493

Angel Food Ministry Dennis Keith, 357-6273 Coordinator

website: www.afm.com

June

Birthdays

Have a happy, healthy year!

P. 11

2 15 25

Anna Callanan Gerald Lindsay Ken Lincicum

Sharon Jorgensen 17 Ethel Harrington

Sally Rasmussen David Pruisman 26

4 18 Todd Cash

Danny Winkowitsch Nancy Kunzman Wendy Bonner

Christian Sandelin 19 Marie Preston

Bailey O'Hare Will Rich Dean Walston

Kaine Hackman 20 Amos Wood

6 Dennis Ouverson 27

Samantha Barlow 21 Daphne Lincicum

Tami Davison Goscinski Audrey Moor Chloe O'Hare

7 22 Steve Gatewood

Wm (Bill) Nicholas Danielle Sandelin 28

8 Lizzie Carlson Donna Etchen

Anna Phalen Tanner Larsen Melissa Moorehead

10 Jack Hackman Susan Bescher

Laurleen Fatland 23 29

11 Stan Harrison Frank Thomsen

Blanche Lincicum Marjorie Steward Lauren Lafrenz

Dee Hayward Sandy Schneider Kathy(Ackerman)Hughes

13 24 30

Don Morrison Dorothy Dudgeon Martha Buck

Dan Lincicum Cooper Groh Madalynn Cash

Cecelia Pitkin Agnes Gilbert

Macey Spilman Andy Meyer

Members and Friends in Our

Care Centers, Assisted Living

and Independent Living

The Willows, Mason City #306 Amil Herker, #205 Virginia Cobb

Apple Valley, Clear Lake #9 Dwayne & Vi Miller #11 Dee Hayward #13 Hazel Dowden #24 Ann Scott #26 Eleanor Hepperly #29 Chet Renner #35 Doris Luscomb #34 Rodney Benner #18 Wright Thompson

Heritage Care Center, Mason City #1A Martha Buck

Good Shepherd, Mason City #308 Mary Budolfson

IOOF Home, Mason City #37 Sharon Abbas

Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake #115 Wilma Young #215 Wayne Oltrogge #210 Norma Yuhouse #209 Hazel Miller #203 Agnes Gilbert #111 Fern Carlson #205 Nels & Dolly Larsen #216 Eloise Prescott #204 Evelyn McNeil #101 Loren Lease #217 Florence ‗Pat‘ Edward #218 Larry Scott #121 Dawn Meyers

Sheffield Care Center Pat Bastian

Manly Care Center ―Bud‖ Badker

P. 10

2010 Pictorial Directory Clear Lake UMC

Clear Lake UMC is in the midst of organizing another directory scheduled for publication this year. June dates have been chosen for photo sessions with the Olan Mills photographers (as shown below). Appointments are being scheduled online through our website, and following worship on Sundays. Contact Judy Lincicum, 357-3292.

June 2010 Olan Mills photo sessions

Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat - - 6/17 6/18 6/19 - - 6/24 6/25 6/26

6/29 6/30 - - -

Time to Register for Camp!

It‘s time to choose a camp experience that suits you! Camp catalogs are available at the church, and camp scholarships are available.

Perspective from Pastor Diana

Too good to keep!

There are so many good Bible stories in the Old Testament, but one of my favorites is in 2 Kings 7:3-11. Samaria is under siege by the King of Aram, creating a famine within Samaria. Outside the city gate at its entrance were four men with leprosy. People with leprosy were outcasts. That‘s why they were outside the protection of the city gates. They said to each other, ‗Why stay here until we die? If we say, ‗We‘ll go into the city‘—the famine is there, and we will die. And if we stay here, we will die. So let‘s go over to the camp of the Arameans and surrender. If they spare us, we live; if they kill us, then we die.‖

At dusk the four men go to the camp of the Arameans and discover the camp empty—totally vacated. By causing them to think a huge army was approaching, it seems that God had put ―the fear of God‖ into the Arameans. They got up, abandoned their tents, their horses, and their donkeys and fled. The four men entered one of the tents and found food and drink, silver, gold and clothes. They hid their find and went back for more, looking in another tent.

Then they said to each other, ―We‘re not doing right. This is a day of good news and we are

keeping it to ourselves….Let us go at once and report this to the royal palace.‖ So they went and reported to the city gatekeepers what they had found. The gatekeepers shouted out the news and passed it along to the palace.

Even though they had been made outcasts, the men with leprosy were generous in sharing what they had discovered with others, with the king and the very people who had made them outcasts. They knew that the people on the inside of the city walls were as desperate as they were—they were dying of starvation due to the siege and consequent famine. They knew they had come on something good—something very good—food, water, clothing, gold, and silver. Rather than hiding and keeping it all to themselves they realized their discovery was too good to keep. And so they shared it.

Without Christ, you and I, along with every other human being on planet earth, are outcasts, people outside the kingdom of God. We are hungry and starving for relationship with God while the world keeps us under siege. When we discover the love of Christ available to us, we know we have found something good—something very good. We have good news to share.

Do we do as the four men who discovered the plunder of Aram? Do we realize what we have found is too good to keep? (continued) P. 3

Perspective, continued…

Do we hurry to others to tell them what we have found and share the riches of Christ?

That is our call as disciples of Jesus Christ—to go and tell his story of redeeming love demonstrated in his life and in his death on the cross. That is our mission: to make disciples of Christ who are changing our world for the better. Life in Jesus Christ is too good to keep, isn‘t it? Who will you tell? Who will you invite to church?

You have great news to share—go and tell the good news wherever and whenever you can!

Journey in His joy! Diana

Prayer Emphasis

June 6: Iowa Annual Conference and our members attending and voting: Dennis Keith, Tracy Hansen, Rhoda Preston, and Diana Hoover

June 13: Women at the Well UMC and Pastor Arnette Pint

June 20: Fathers, and Clear Lake UMC Praise Team led by Mary Jane Crail; Heifer Project and its recipients

June 27: Bidwell-Riverside and Bethel Missions in Des Moines

P. 4

Worship Previews

June 6 . HOLY COMMUNION AND PRAYERS FOR HEALING . ANNUAL CONFERENCE SUNDAY Christopher Phalen preaching

June 13 . Pastor Diana Hoover hosting GUEST PREACHER: Rev. Arnette Pint, Pastor of Women at the Well UMC, a full-fledged congregation composed of women at the Mitchellville penitentiary, Mitchellville, Iowa

June 20 . RECOGNITION OF 8:30 PRAISE TEAM . Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-17 . Witness to the Word: ―Where Is God When We Feel Needy?‖

June 27 . Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 . Witness to the Word: ―Pass the Buck or Pick up the Mantle?‖

YOUNG COUPLES ~

NOTE CHANGE OF MEETING

DATE! JUNE 13, 5:30 P.M.

Come and meet with other young adults. Enjoy a simple meal! Programs are planned around common interests and concerns. Each month will be something different!

This month: ―Have a Different Child by Friday‖

June

2010

Surprise Program

at UMW Meeting

June 9 - Wednesday

10:30 – Officers’ board meeting

12:00 – Luncheon –

Served by Esther Circle

Devotions & Mission Minute –

Miriam Circle

Program – Surprise Guest

June 14 – Monday

9:00 AM – Mission Study

Corwith United Methodist Church

Bring one salad per car for lunch

Please call Cheral Morgan for

details – 5759

June 15 – Tuesday

Turn in Reading List to Darlene

Bortle. Call her for details - 7348

June Bible Verse

“Whoever welcomes you welcomes

me, and whoever welcomes me

welcomes the one who sent me.” NRSV

UMW recess for July and August

(But will work RAGBRAI,of course.)

Some of our Circles have special

events during the summer

Call leaders for details:

Miriam Circle: Cheral - 5759

Ruth Circle: Donna Etchen - 2855

Esther Circle: Rachel Wood - 4280

“The 3 Colors of Your Spirituality” by Christian Schwarz

Want to deepen your passion for God in

Christ? Join us in June, 6 Wednesday

evenings for study and discussion:

* June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and July 7

* Meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Art Room.

* Cost of book tba (under $12)

* Contact Pastor Diana

SPRING “TOUR & TEA”

FUNDRAISER A „HUGE SUCCESS‟

The Spring Tea fundraiser was a

fantastic success due to the cooperation of

many of our church members. As Chair-

man, I wish to thank all who participated,

in particular Rachel Wood, Lorraine

French, Nancy Kennedy, Marge Walls,

Judy Lincicum and the members of our

UMW (who always come through in the

kitchen). Thanks to Gail Harringa and

Valerie LaFrenz for help with decorating

and tickets, to the mini-bazaar folks who

contributed above and beyond in efforts to

bring our total to that shown below. I am

proud to have had the opportunity to

work with such dedicated and competent

individuals. Thanks to all of you who

participated—from offering your house to

bringing cookies and candies, delivering

posters, showing houses, serving tea,

making May Baskets and phone calls… to

offering suggestions.You are all extremely

important in carrying out such a big

project. Yours in Christ, Donna Miller

5/19/10: Income from fundraiser $5,280.64

Expenses 769.60

Net income $4,511.04

P. 9

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Just a reminder ~ there are times when

church staff must be away from the offices. Please, leave a note or phone

message. Office absences are generally

brief and vary according to independent

schedules.

Spend a While on the Nile

In August we‘re taking a journey to

ancient Egypt… without leaving our

church. Find out what happened to

Joseph as he went from Pharaoh‘s prison to the Palace. Each day at

Vacation Bible School (Sunday,

August 1st through Thursday, August

5th, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM), children

ages 3 years old through 5th grade will

become part of history as we see, hear, touch, and even taste what it was like

in Pharaoh‘s empire. We‘ll explore an

authentic marketplace, visit Joseph (in

Pharaoh‘s prison and then in Pharaoh‘s

palace!), take part in games and dance to lively music, and sample tasty tidbits

as we discover how God stayed with

Joseph in good times and bad.

Youth and adults can get ―wrapped

up‖ in the fun too! Be a Shopkeeper in

the Egyptian Market, a Pyramid Playground Leader, a Family Leader,

our Egyptian Photographer, or our

Egyptian Architect and Interior

Decorator (www.clearlakeumc.org).

P. 8

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS, JUNE

Communion, 6/06

8:30, Brad and Renee Davis,

Roger and Lee Walston

11 am, Doug and Marcia Grabinski,

Trish Schlobohm Greeters, 8:30 am

6/06 Lon & Rebecca Rosenthal

6/13 Bob & Alice Hawley

6/20 Barb & Mike Mikesh

6/27 Kathy & Marty Larsen Greeters, 10:20 am worship

6/06 Rena Lady, Lois Pals

6/13 Rachel Wood

6/20 MaryAnn & Delbert Watson

6/27 Warren & Betty Jacobson Liturgists, 10:20 am

6/06 Lon Rosenthal

6/13 Pastor

6/20 Lee Hoover

6/27 John Schlobohm Ushers, June

8:30 am, Lorraine French, Ron

Franks, Dave Snyder, Dean Snyder

10:20 am, John Schlobohm, Roger

Walston, Lee Walston, Dave Phalen,

Marc Borgman, Paul/Gerda Hartwell

♫ ♪ Sunday Worship July 25 – Dixiefest weekend! Mark your calendars! The St. Louis Stompers will be at Clear Lake UMC for BOTH worship services,

8:30 and 10:20 am.

Our Sympathy to the

families of …

Karolyn Hoffman, who passed away May 9; she is the daughter of church member Roberta Newell; Merle Sheets, Goldfield, Iowa, whose memorial service was held April 24; he is the father of church member Karren Stephens; Judy Gartamaker, 64, who passed away December 26, 2009 and whose graveside service was held May 21 in Clear Lake, Pastor Diana Hoover officiating; Judy is the daughter of church member Laurleen Fatland; Karen Jost, who passed away following a 42 year battle with MS, whose memorial service was held May 8; she is the sister-in-law of church member Donna (John) Miller; James “Cash” McMenimen who passed away May 10 in Phoenix AZ; he is the brother-in-law of church member Gerda (Paul) Hartwell. The congregation acknowledges your loss, and offers compassionate prayer to the circle of family and friends who mourn their passing. Congratulations to Recipients of “God & Me” Scout Awards Sunday, May 16, 2010 Alex Applegate Parents Todd & Jody Joel Groeneweg Parents Kirk & Sheila Kaley Meyer Parents Mike & Cindy Dylan Schuchard Parents Jeff & Melissa Riley Schuchard Parents Jeff & Melissa

“Thank you!”

Thank you to everyone who helped

with children’s Sunday School and our

Kids for Christ Kid’s Club this year!

Sunday School Teachers and Helpers:

Preschool: Denny Keith, Kelly

Neuberger, Samantha Julsen

Kindergarten & 1st Grade: Mike Watson,

Donna Trebil, Grant Peterson, Taylor

Julsen, Daphne Lincicum

2nd & 3rd Grade: Rhoda Preston,

Anna Phalen

4th & 5th Grade: Lillie Keith, Gary

Peterson, Tracy Peterson

Youth: Dawn Theilen, Angela Culliton

Music: Dawn Theilen, Wendy Wolfe

Education Chairperson: Jody Applegate

Attendance Secretary:Melissa Schuchard

Kids for Christ Kid’s Club Helpers:

Transportation: Denny Keith, Mary

Jane Crail, Judy Borchardt,

Lee Hoover

Crafts: Pat Davison, Judy Lincicum,

Betty Jacobsen

Bible Skills and Skits: Judy Borchardt

Games, Bible Story, Coloring Center,

Music: Rhoda Preston

Closing Worship: Diana Hoover

Youth Helpers: Sarah Loux, Gracie

Bojorquez, Katie Knutson, Alexis

Pralle, Miranda Meyer

Refreshments: Darlene Bortle, Marilyn

Erickson, Lorraine French, Ethel

Harrington, Jean Den Hartog, Katie

Lindsay, Cheral Morgan, Ruth

Rayburn, Patricia Scholobohm,

Elaine Taylor, Marjorie Walls,

Mary Ann Watson

P. 5

Summer Youth Activities (Middle School & High School)

Sunday, June 13 - 5:00 - 6:30 PM Photo Scavenger Hunt & Supper

Meet in Youth Lounge at 5 PM

Bring a digital camera or cell phone that can take photos

Bring $$ for a fast food supper Sunday, June 27 5:00 – 6:30 PM Miniature Golf & Picnic Supper

Meet in the Youth Lounge at 5 PM

Bring $6 for playing miniature golf in Mason City

Bring a sack lunch & beverage for a picnic supper

Tuesday, July 6 9 AM – supper time Lost Island Water Park & Go-Karts

Registration Deadline: July 4

Meet in the Youth Lounge at 9 AM

Travel to Lost Island Water Park, Waterloo

Bring: $30 for water park and one go-kart ride

Bring additional $$ for more than one go-kart ride

Bring additional $$ for ―coming home‖ snacks

Bring Sack lunch & beverage (Noon)

Bring swimsuit, towel & sunscreen

If your child wishes to participate in any of these activities, please complete the Permission slip in this issue of The Chimes and deliver/mail to the church office, attn: Pastor Rhoda.

P. 6

Sunday, July 11 11:20 AM – noon „Chicago Hot Dog‟ Fundraiser

Attend 10:20 AM worship, Central Gardens

Help serve hot dog fundraiser following worship (proceeds help pay for gas & supplies: Chicago Mission Service Project)

Monday – Sunday, July 19-25 Chicago Mission Service Project Tuesday, July 27 Help with Ragbrai Meal Sunday – Thursday, August 1-5 6:00 – 8:00 PM Help With Vacation Bible School Sunday, August 8 10:20 AM Chicago Mission Service Team gives report during worship Sunday, August 8 5:00 – 8:00 PM Lime Creek Nature Hike, followed by Supper at Pastor Rhoda‟s house (Manly)

Meet in Youth Lounge, 5:00 PM

Wear good walking shoes and insect repellant

After hiking at Lime Creek, we‘ll go to Pastor Rhoda‘s for supper

Sunday, August 15 6 – 7:30 PM Back to School Bowling Night

Bring $6 for bowling

Bring additional $$ for snacks

Wear socks

Summer Children’s Activities Tuesday, June 29 10:00 AM – Noon “Destination Unknown”

For children ages 5-12 (Cost $5)

Registration Deadline: June 27

We‘re going on a surprise adventure! Our destination is SECRET, but guaranteed to be a place where we‘ll have fun!

Thursday, July 1 9:30 – 10:30 AM ♫ “Hooray for the USA!” Musical Morning

For children ages 18 months through 5 years, accompanied by parent or other adult

Cost: Free

Sing, dance, play rhythm instruments, and simple craft

Wear red, white, or blue! Friday, July 16 10:00 AM – Noon

Delicious Bible Stories

Cooking School

Children ages 5 – 12, Cost $5

Registration Deadline: July 14

Experience five Bible stories as we prepare and eat foods that go along with these stories.

Sunday – Thursday, August 1-5 6:00 – 8:00 PM Vacation Bible School

Children ages 3 years old through entering 5th grade

Cost: $10

Theme: ―Egypt—Joseph‘s Journey from Prison to Palace‖

Friday, August 6 9:30 – 10:30 AM “Movin‟ and Shakin‟” Musical Morning

For children ages 18 months through 5 years old, accompanied by a parent or other adult

Get ―movin‘ and shakin‘‖ - enjoy music from all around the world

Cost: Free

Thank you to the congregation for

prayers following our son Beau‘s injury and for making sure he has a prayer blanket. He is at home recovering… coming along slow but steadily.

Wendy Bonner

A special thank you to Pastor

Diana and to Marty Ouverson for visits to me at the hospital. Thank you to a caring congregation for the prayers, and the prayer blanket which brings much comfort to me.

Chas H. (Chuck) Norris

Golf Cart Needed July 11

The worship committee is requesting

use of a golf cart at Central Gardens

worship. Those with mobility issues

will be offered a ride from the Central

Gardens gate to the site of the worship

service (near the moon gate). If your

golf cart is available, please call Lee

Walston at 357-5158 (before June 15)

or Judee Miller at 357-3490, or contact

the church office .

P. 7

Nuzzles from Nicodemus

Read in your Bible:

Luke 7:36-50 and Luke 8:1-3

Jesus said to the woman, “Your sins

are forgiven. Go in peace.”

Recognition of our Church Volunteers - Power Point Team and Bulletin Board

Thank you for serving your church in this way!

Power Point Team: Tracy Peterson, Blanchard Byrne, Cheryl Sheimo, Rhonda Mann, Gail Meyer, Lee Hansen, Grant Peterson, Nelda Tesar, Lillie Keith, Denny Keith, and Mark Brandt. Also special mention to: Carol Meindl, Leslie Law and Shirley Mueller.

Bulletin Board: Sally Rasmussen

CLEAR LAKE UMC - FATHER’S DAY HEIFER PROJECT 2010 Order deadline Monday, June 14. Payment must accompany order. Yes! I am supporting Heifer International as follows:

Qty Item/Animal, or share the cost Cost/each Total

_______ ________________________________________________ _________ ________ I prefer to give a gift payment in the amount of $ __________ to be used where needed most.

My gift is: (H) In Honor of, or (M) In Memory of:

Ordered by (Please print Name, City and Phone #)

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION FORM

Name of Child or Youth ____________________________________________________________________

Parents’ Names ___________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________ Home Phone _________________

Email Address ____________________________ Cell or Work Phone ______________________________

I give permission for the above child/youth to participate in _______________________________________

(name of event), including permission to ride with designated drivers from Clear Lake UMC.

□ I give permission for my child’s photo, if taken at this event, to be printed in the newspaper or on the

church website.

Please list any medicines this child/youth takes on a regular basis, or any medical conditions (including food

allergies) we need to know about:

(For Lost Island Water Park/Go Karts Trip, and “Destination Unknown”): We have insurance through this

company: _______________________________________________________________________________

Parent’s Signature ___________________________________________________ Date ________________