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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH www.chillicotheumc.org Volume 52, Issue 198 September 1, 2016 FROM TOP TO BOTTOM Maybe you’ve noticed that a metal panel has been removed from one of the beams that support the roof of our sanctuary. That’s because structural engineers have been snooping around at our request. They’re telling us that the beams are in need of some sup- port themselves. Those beams have gradually deteriorat- ed and weakened over time. Some substantial work will be needed to make the neces- sary repairs. Additionally, the tile floor of the sanctuary must be replaced. So we’ll probably have to vacate the premises by early 2017 to make way for the work to get done. We’ve been anticipating this project, so our Vision Team decided to explore some possible remodeling of the chan- cel while all this is going on. We’ve been consulting with Strata Architecture & Preservation of Kansas City. They’ve produced a preliminary schematic design for us to study. If anyone wants to see what’s possible, drop by the office and take a gander. Just please remember that nothing at all has been decided. We’ll have plenty of time to talk to- gether as a congregation before any final decisions are made. In the meantime, the floor and ceiling work is, unfortunate- ly, not negotiable. But if we can enhance the function and beauty of the chancel area while doing what needs to be done to keep a roof over our heads, then maybe we can make some lemonade out of this lemon. Pastor John Preschool Schedule Preschool Classes Begin Tuesday - September 6 - 8 a.m. Preschool Orientation Thursday - September 8 - 6 p.m. THIS SUNDAY . . . We will receive a special offering for UMCOR’s disaster relief work in the flooded areas of Louisiana. The United Meth- odist Committee on Relief is our church’s agency which assists communities throughout the nation in times of natural disaster. God Squad Beginning October 5 th 3:15- 5:00 p.m. For 3 rd -5 th Grade Students Living Fully, Dying Well On Thursday morning (10:00 a.m.) a small group will begin an 8-week study beginning on September 15th. The study is entitled: “Living Fully, Dying Well” by the late Bishop Rueben Job (United Methodist Church). Books are avail- able to be picked up at the church office, if you are interested in starting the study on that day. We will not have an introductory meeting, but will begin with the first chap- ter on the 15th. “Living fully is life’s most rewarding gift. Young or old, rich or poor, at the peak of our powers or weakened by the limita- tions of age or disease, living fully is something that in our bet- ter moments we all desire and with God’s help can all achieve. Just as we cannot live fully without serious consideration of life and it’s meaning, we cannot die well without consideration of death and it’s meaning for us all.” Rueben Job If you have questions or want more information, contact Marilyn Dorst, 646-4492.
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
www.chillicotheumc.org Volume 52, Issue 198 September 1, 2016
FROM TOP TO BOTTOM
Maybe you’ve noticed that a metal panel
has been removed from one of the beams
that support the roof of our sanctuary.
That’s because structural engineers have
been snooping around at our request.
They’re telling us that the beams are in need of some sup-
port themselves. Those beams have gradually deteriorat-
ed and weakened over time.
Some substantial work will be needed to make the neces-
sary repairs. Additionally, the tile floor of the sanctuary
must be replaced. So we’ll probably have to vacate the
premises by early 2017 to make way for the work to get
done.
We’ve been anticipating this project, so our Vision Team
decided to explore some possible remodeling of the chan-
cel while all this is going on. We’ve been consulting with
Strata Architecture & Preservation of Kansas City.
They’ve produced a preliminary schematic design for us to
study.
If anyone wants to see what’s possible, drop by the office
and take a gander. Just please remember that nothing at
all has been decided. We’ll have plenty of time to talk to-
gether as a congregation before any final decisions are
made.
In the meantime, the floor and ceiling work is, unfortunate-
ly, not negotiable. But if we can enhance the function and
beauty of the chancel area while doing what needs to be
done to keep a roof over our heads, then maybe we can
make some lemonade out of this lemon.
Pastor John
Preschool Schedule Preschool Classes Begin
Tuesday - September 6 - 8 a.m.
Preschool Orientation
Thursday - September 8 - 6 p.m.
THIS SUNDAY . . . We will receive a special offering for UMCOR’s disaster
relief work in the flooded areas of Louisiana. The United Meth-
odist Committee on Relief is our church’s agency which assists
communities throughout the nation in times of natural disaster.
God Squad
Beginning October 5th
3:15- 5:00 p.m.
For 3rd-5th Grade Students
Living Fully, Dying Well
On Thursday morning (10:00 a.m.) a small
group will begin an 8-week study beginning on
September 15th. The study is entitled: “Living
Fully, Dying Well” by the late Bishop Rueben
Job (United Methodist Church). Books are avail-
able to be picked up at the church office, if you
are interested in starting the study on that day. We will not
have an introductory meeting, but will begin with the first chap-
ter on the 15th.
“Living fully is life’s most rewarding gift. Young or old, rich
or poor, at the peak of our powers or weakened by the limita-
tions of age or disease, living fully is something that in our bet-
ter moments we all desire and with God’s help can all achieve.
Just as we cannot live fully without serious consideration of life
and it’s meaning, we cannot die well without consideration of
death and it’s meaning for us all.” Rueben Job
If you have questions or want more information, contact
Marilyn Dorst, 646-4492.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY TEAMCHILDREN’S MINISTRY TEAMCHILDREN’S MINISTRY TEAMCHILDREN’S MINISTRY TEAM
INVITES YOU TOINVITES YOU TOINVITES YOU TOINVITES YOU TO
BIBLE ADVENTURE CLUB
For 3rd Grade
Bible Adventure Club Every Wednesday beginning
September 7, 2016
At 3:15- 5:00 p.m.
REMINDER . . . Those of you who
ordered a Mission Life t-shirt this summer,
please stop by Dustin’s office and pick them
up. Thank you!
Disciple III Class to Begin Soon
Wednesday, September 7th will be the first class of
Disciple III. The only requirement is that you have complet-
ed Disciple I.
Disciple III, Remember Who You Are is the third study
in the four-phase DISCIPLE program. The driving idea in
this study is the connection between memory and identity
as the people of God. The word You in the title is meant to be heard both in its singular form (the individual) and its
plural form (the community). We are a community of
memory. This class is a thirty – two week study and we will
read the major and minor Old Testament prophets, with the
exception of Daniel, and will read the thirteen Letters tradi-
tionally attributed to Paul. To establish the historical context
in which the prophets spoke for God, daily reading assign-
ments draw also on the books of Deuteronomy through
Chronicle.
Cost of the workbook is $18.00, but we do not want this
be a deterrent to anyone wanting to take this class. No
need to sign up ahead of time. Questions? Call Sue
Bachman 660-247-2110.
Transportation from school is provided,
but parents will have to pick their kids up from church.
For more information and registration please contact
Myra Salapang-Duncan at 660-646-2580 or by email:
Caregiver Support Group The caregiver support group will be taking the next few
weeks off, but will be returning in the near future on a differ-
ent day and time. Watch the upcoming newsletter and church
bulletins for additional information. Randy DeMasters, LPC
will be the Group Facilitator.
Wednesday, September 7Wednesday, September 7Wednesday, September 7Wednesday, September 7thththth
Chautauqua In the Park September 10 - 11
At the Chautauqua again this year, the Boy Scout Troop
120 will be selling grilled chicken breasts along with chicken
strips and popcorn chicken at the food court. We will also
have fresh cut French fries and pop/water to drink.
We will also be selling ribs at $18 per slab now and during
Chautauqua to be picked up at Hy-Vee on September
24th form 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. All proceeds going towards Boy
Scout Troop 120.
Thanks for your support of Scouting!!
Eric Turner, Scoutmaster
50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Edwin and Lois Ann Turner
Edwin and Lois Ann (Vette) Turner are
celebrating their 50 years of marriage September 11, 2016.
They were married at Hope United Church of Christ in Coby,
Missouri Their son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Angela
Turner are hosting an open house in their honor in Chillicothe,
Missouri on Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 2 till 5 p.m.
The reception will be held at the Chillicothe country Club,
1900 North Washington Street in Chillicothe, Missouri.
Friends and family are welcome to come and help cele-
brate this milestone.
Cards may be sent to the honorees:
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Turner
3 Lakeview Village
Chillicothe, Missouri 64601
United Methodist Church,
Thank you so much for thinking of me on my graduation
day and sending me the helpful gifts. I appreciate the way
you all warmly welcomed me into your church family several
years ago. I was nervous going into a new church, but you all
welcomed me and made me feel like I have been there my
whole life. I cannot thank you all enough for the love and
care.
God Bless and Much Love,
Hanna Howard
Craft Item Needed
The Children’s Sunday School classes need paper towel
rolls for a craft project in September. You may drop them off
at the Children’s Ministry office.
Let Us Pray For: Continuing Concerns: Sue Agmitsh, Matt Ahlbrecht, Ethel Anderson, Lee Anderson, Will Anderson, Betty Bagley, Barbara Baer, Christi-na Bloss, Terry Bloss, Claudette Boyce,
Donald Brown, Kennedy Burger, Jean Burton, Dick Buss, Joann Buss, Carolyn Butts, Jean Burton, Cheryl Campbell, Donna Carter, Peggy Chapman, Patricia Cooke, Kelly Cosby, Roy Davison, Johnny Damerell, Nancy Dickson, Merle Doughty, Margaret Dowis, Scott Edwards, Helen Evans, Donna Ewing, Steve Ewing, Taylor Finley, Gary Fisher, Michelle Forbes, Avonne Foster, Doug French, Millie Gordon, Richard Grant, Robert Hays, Jo Ann Henderson, Harriett Hull, Betty Heaton, David Henderson, Pat Hibler, Carol Ann Jenkins, Helen Johnson, Janet Kracher, Michelle Keith, Patrick Kinsella III, Jerry Lemon, Jack Lineberry, Nancy Lynn, Jessie Maise, Bob McBride, Jason Mongillo, Phyllis Morgan, Elizabeth Moss, John Neal, Tara Norman, Jerry Plaster, Sharmin Parks, Jake Pick, Greg Potter, Scott Potter, Phoebe Prytle, Tom Rainey, Blackie Reed, Jennifer Reed, Tyler Reiter, Helen Robinson, Jani Schepers, Janet Searcy, Hershel Sensen-ich, Shyanne Sellers, Paul Tinlin, Pat Traeder, Lisa Venner, Cindi Ware, Clydene Ware, Don Welter, Maxwell Wheeler, Lorene Willard, Terri Williams, Louise Wilson, Denise Windsor, Jean Wood, Pastor Adolfo Kando, and The Muaja UM Covenant Church in Mozambique.
Remember the Military: Benjamin Bagley, Scott Beck, Ryan Castle, Nathan Curl, Paul Gacheru, Will Gault, Bill Greenwood, Carson Hamilton, James Homby, Jason
Johnston, Cody Lowe, Mason McBride, Richard Nyberg, Charlie Pepper, Trent Piel, Casey Pryor, Cody Quinn, Jon Lee-Warner, Alex Wiedmier, and Kyle Wilson.
Senior Pastor - John Rice
Student Ministry Leader -
Dustin Buell
Children’s Ministry Leader -
Myra Salapang-Duncan
Pastoral Counselor -
Rev. Randy DeMasters
Diane McCullough
Jennifer Potter
Dale Thomas
Becca Bakker
Office and Cell Phone
Numbers
Office Phone: 646-2580
Office Fax: 646-5335
Rev. John Rice’s Cell Phone:
573-803-8733
Rev. Randy DeMasters’
Cell Phone:
660-973-2105
Staff E-Mail Addresses
PLEASE NOTE: Names added to the Concerns List will be printed in the newsletter and bulletin for a total of 3 weeks and then removed. If you want a name listed for longer than the 3 weeks, please call the church office, at 646-2580 or send an e-mail to: [email protected]. Thank you!
PLEASE NOTE: If you are a patient at HMC and would like a pas-
toral staff member visit …., please call the church office at 646-2580.
T hank you, The Editor
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
August 21, 2016 - - - - - - 332
August 28, 2016 - - - - - - 357
OFFERING RECEIVED
August 21, 2016 - -$8,746.11
August 28, 2016 - -$8,583.22
FELLOWSHIP DINNER MENU
September 7, 2016
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Chinese Cole Slaw
Potato Chips
Cake
RESERVATIONS: Due Monday 5 p.m.
The Change Will Do You Good
The change will do you good is a line from one of Sir El-
ton John’s songs. I have remembered this often as I have had
to face the changes that we all face.
The world is different today from years ago when I was an
adolescent. Many words have meanings today very different
than in my day. We pledged to “be square” in the Cub Scout
oath, we sang of wearing our “gay” apparel and information
about being “Liberal” or “Conservative” spoke to how one
thought and not who one is.
The world has different ways of doing things, even the ma-
chines upon which we do things have changed. My phone has
more memory now than my first three computers combined.
The ROM in my current machine has more than all three of
those early machines.
Morals are different. The way we dress is different. The
way we eat is different. That is when, where and what is differ-
ent. It sometimes seems that everything is different.
Many times, recently, I have heard comments about stop-
ping the changes. I have even heard a rant or two about how
change needs to be slowed if not stopped altogether.
Well, maybe so, but, how? Maybe, it is a good thing to
embrace changes. Maybe there is no other choice that meets
the needs of people. Maybe there simply is no other choice.
I myself like change. That is, I like change as long as it is not
just for the sake of change itself. Not all changes are positive.
However, I would be much more isolated, if I had never
agreed to the change from pencil to computer or even phone
texting.
Like everything or anything, changes we experience can be
used for evil or wrong. This is where we as Christians need to
be involved. It is not a matter of keeping change out of our
lives, it is learning the good ways to use the changes and help
others use it for right.
It makes the need for our sharing of the gospel even more
important. “Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.”
Hebrew 13:8 It is we who need to change to help the world
change. Be the change.
Randy
Friday, September 9
5:30 p.m. District Girl Scout Leader,
Training, GH
Saturday, September 10
8:00 a.m. Men’s Context Bible Study, Parlor
Sunday, September 11
8:00 a.m. Service of Word and Praise,
Sanctuary
9:00 a.m. Celebration Service, CLC
9:00 a.m. Crusaders Sunday School, Parlor
10:10 a.m. Bible 101, Parlor
10:10 a.m. Dependable Readers, Room 212
10:10 a.m. All Ages Sunday School
10:10 a.m. Growing in Faith, Room 216
10:10 a.m. Women’s Study, Room 204
10:00 a.m. Men’s Study, Room 214
10:30 a.m. Service of Word and Praise,
Sanctuary
10:30 a.m. On Radio - KCHI
(102.5 FM, 10.10 AM)
5:00 p.m. Mid-High Christ4Life, YC, CLC
6:30 p.m. High School Christ4Life, YC, CLC
Monday, September 12
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts, Troop 120,
Scout Room, GH
Tuesday, September 13
7:00 a.m. High School Bible Study, Hy-Vee
10:00 a.m. Coffee Group, Holy Grounds
Wednesday, September 14
3:15 p.m. Bible Adventure Club, GH
5:00 a.m. Fellowship Dinner, CLC
5:45 p.m. Chancel Choir, Sanc.
6:00 p.m. CRC Meal Delivery, T/T Riekena
6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir, GH
6:00 p.m. Cherub Choir, Room 106
6:15 p.m. Disciple III, Room 212
Thursday, September 15
9:30 a.m. Dorcas Lydia, Margee Miller, Hostess
10:00 a.m. Living Fully, Dying Well,
Room 204
10:00 a.m. Coffee Group, Holy Grounds
6:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting, CLC
CHURCH CALENDAR CHURCH CALENDAR CHURCH CALENDAR CHURCH CALENDAR
Thursday, September 1
6:45 a.m. Mid-High Bible Study, Hy-Vee
10:00 a.m. Coffee Group, Holy Grounds
11:00 a.m. Ministerial Alliance, YMCA
5:00 p.m. Cub Scout Round-up, CLC
Saturday, September 3
8:00 a.m. Men’s Context Bible Study, Parlor
Sunday, September 4 (Holy Communion)
8:00 a.m. Service of Word and Praise,
Sanctuary
9:00 a.m. Celebration Service, CLC
9:00 a.m. Crusaders Sunday School, Parlor
10:10 a.m. Bible 101, Parlor
10:10 a.m. Dependable Readers, Room 212
10:10 a.m. All Ages Sunday School
10:10 a.m. Growing in Faith, Room 216
10:10 a.m. Women’s Study, Room 204
10:00 a.m. Men’s Study, Room 214
10:30 a.m. Service of Word and Praise,
Sanctuary
10:30 a.m. On Radio, KCHI,
(102.5 FM, 10.10AM)
5:00 p.m. Mid-High Christ4Life, YC, CLC
6:30 p.m. High School Christ4Life, YC, CLC
Monday, September 5 (Labor Day)
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
NO Boy Scouts, Troop 120
Tuesday, September 6
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
7:00 a.m. High School Bible Study, Hy-Vee
8:00 a.m. Preschool Classes Begin
9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting, Room 204
10:00 a.m. Coffee Group, Holy Grounds
Wednesday, September 7
3:15 p.m. Bible Adventure Club, GH
5:00 a.m. Fellowship Dinner, CLC
5:45 p.m. Chancel Choir, Sanc.
6:00 p.m. CRC Meal Delivery, J/K Rice
6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir, GH
6:00 p.m. Cherub Choir, Room 106
6:15 p.m. Disciple III, Room 212
Thursday, September 8
10:00 a.m. Coffee Group, Holy Grounds
6:00 p.m. Preschool Orientation, CLC
