The Trumpeter Elkhorn Hills UMC

May2016 Issue #5

Worship With Us!

SUNDAYS 9:00 AM Worship Service 10:30 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Praise Team Rehearsal 10:05 AM Children’s Choir 10:30 AM Sunday School for all ages

Mark Your Elkhorn May 1 Financial Peace University 10:05am Adult Ed Mtg. 11:30am Youth Council Mtg. 11:45am May 2 Ladies Book Club 6:30pm May 3 Disciple II (end of session) 11:00am May 4 Elkhorn Hills Prays 9:00am Ladies Fellowship 10:00am May 8 FPU (end of session) 10:05am May 9 Finance Comm. Mtg. 7:00pm May 11 Walk to Emmaus Info Mtg. 6:30pm Choir end of year party 6:30pm May 15 Graduate Sunday-Recognition 9:00am Admin. Council Mtg. 11:30am Trustee Mtg. 4:30pm May 20 Knit & Sew (potluck) 9:30am May 23 YES Meal 12:00pm May 30 Memorial Day Church Office Closed

A Time to Honor America’s Heroes

=========================== STARTING JUNE 5

One Worship Service 9:30 am

Children’s Sunday School 9:30 am Two Worship Services will resume Aug. 21

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ELKHORN HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

20227 Veterans’ Drive Elkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 289-4764

www.elkhornhillsumc.org

NOTES OF NANCY

Spring is here and so summer cannot be far away! We are going to do things a

little differently this summer at Elkhorn Hills and here are some of the details about

that.

- We will have only one Sunday morning worship service - at 9:30, beginning on June 5 and ending on August 14. - The style of worship for these services will alternate, with one Sunday being what we think of as traditional worship (9:00 style) and the next Sunday being what we think of as contemporary worship (10:30 style). We will begin on June 5 with tra-ditional worship and holy communion. (NOTE: - It would be extremely disappointing if any of us decided not to attend on the Sundays when worship is not according to our preference. Extremely disappointing. After all, it does not hurt to experience something new once in a while, does it?) - We will sing as many of the favorite hymns you have listed as we can. This will include songs from the United Methodist hymnal, from “The Faith We Sing” and probably other sources. - The sermon style will be different. We will do a form of sermon-Bible study so I invite you to bring your Bibles to church with you (what a radical idea!). We will study the story of King David from 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 and 2 Kings. Each week I will provide you with the scriptures to be used for the coming Sunday and ask you to read and study them. Then if you have questions or comments about the scripture, if you would e-mail those to me by Tuesday of that week I will try to incorporate at least some of those into the sermon. I will not be using Power Point for these sermons. It has been many years since I didn’t depend on Power Point for my sermons on a regular basis, but I’m going to give it a go and see how I do. That will be my part - your part is to read the scripture for the week, give it some consideration and e-mail me if you have questions or comments to share. - Children’s Sunday School will be held during the worship service. Sherry Wade has agreed to be the teacher and she will be using Veggie Tales (which are just terri-fic). So that’s the summer worship changes. For now, just enjoy God’s wonderful and beautiful gift of spring! A sure sign of His love for us.

Grace and peace, Nancy

“Sharing the Love for Jesus Christ by Serving Others”

WORSHIP

9:00 AM Usher / Greeter Schedule 10:30 AM

Greeters: Cathy McKenna, Linda Holloway Ushers: Dick & Cheryl Parcher

MAY 1

MAY 8

Greeters: Connie Bell Ushers: Steve & Connie Bell

Greeters: Roger Winans, RC Hoover Ushers: Dick & Cheryl Parcher

Greeters: Gail Graeve Ushers: Derrick Peterson, Gail Graeve

Greeters: The Beesons Ushers: Phil & Jane Ward

MAY 15 Greeters: Barb Witte Ushers: Jim & Barb Witte

MAY 22Greeters: Dianne Ruppe, Linda Holloway Ushers: Steve & Connie Bell

Greeters: Ann Warren Ushers: Ray & Ann Warren

MAY 29 Greeters: Randy & Gina Bruner Ushers: Bob & Jan Heliker

Greeters: Derrick Peterson Ushers: Margie Crumley, Derrick Peterson

OPPORTUNITIES

SCRIP Graduation, Mother's Day and Wedding season are just around the corner. Target or Bed, Bath and Beyond cards are great for all. If you are planning on a gift from somewhere, we have gift cards to pay for those gifts. When you use Scrip you bless both the recipient and the church.

WALK TO EMMAUS – SAVE THE DATES The 2016 Walks to Emmaus will be held in September at the Northeaster 4H Camp southwest of Gretna. At Elkhorn Hills on Wednesday, May 11th Ron Blue will give an informational presentation in the Conference Room at 6:30pm. If you would like to attend talk to Bonnita Sherburne or call 402-707-7226.

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB The May 2nd book is Killing Reagan by Bill O’Reilly. Please join us- even if you have not read the book. We welcome new members.

SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 28-29-30, 2017 Women’s Retreat at Carol Joy Holling

NO SATURDAY NIGHT WORSHIP DURING THE MONTH OF MAY

Ladies: We have been invited by Living Hope UMC to join them for A Bouquet of Blessings Women’s Retreat May 21st at Knowles Mercy Spiritual Retreat Center at 2304 Campanile Road, Waterloo, NE. from 10am-4pm. The $15 fee includes lunch, snacks, beverages, prayer journal, and gift bag. To register call Pastor Charlotte at 402-453-9162 or 402-707-2480 by May 9th. Blessing Bags for Youth Emergency Services will be assembled. Donations of combs, brushes, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and lotion are welcome. To car pool call Bonnita Sherburne 402-289-1906.

The Christian Outreach Program of Elkhorn (COPE) helps individuals like Frank who was in his late 50’s. Medical issues were affecting not only his health, but his finances as well. He could no longer work so his family relied on his pension and his wife’s job to make ends meet. With their decreased income, they had no room for emergencies or high utility bills. Facing the possibility of having to choose between the medications Frank needed or keeping their heat on, they humbly requested help from COPE. COPE was able to help Frank pay a significant part of his OPPD bill so that he could purchase the medications he needed. Frank and his family were also provided food. Frank and his wife came to COPE feeling desperate and left with smiles on their faces. You can help COPE and people like Frank who live right here in western Douglas County. If you shop at Amazon, start your shopping at www.smile.amazon.com and select Christian Outreach of Elkhorn as your charity of choice and donate a portion of your shopping to COPE each time you order. If you’d like to help COPE in other ways, just let me know. Paul Dritley, 402.681.3666 or dritley@cox.net.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Sunday School

Summer Sunday School- We will be offering

Summer Sunday School! The theme will be a

Veggie Tale Summer!

It will start June 5th during the 9:30 am church service. The class will take place in the Kindergarten Sunday School room!

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JUNE 26-30 6:00-8:30 PM

Vacation Bible School: We are starting the planning stages for VBS! This year’s theme is Cave Quest! It will be held June 26-June 30 from 6:00-8:30pm. If you are interested in helping please contact Ashley Bossert at 701-212-8934. Out in the Narthex you will see people from the VBS committee set up ready to take down your names and looking for help with donations! If you are able to help please stop by this table! We appreciate all your help with making VBS a great success!

The month of May will bring exciting activities for the kiddos of Elkhorn Hills Preschool!

We will be having 25 kiddos graduating and moving on to Kindergarten on May 13! This

is such a heartwarming time of year for us. We love seeing how the children start with us

when they are 3 (some younger) years old and grow through the years and move on to

bigger and better things in their lives. We see most of them every day and we love these

children and love teaching them life skills to move on to Kindergarten!

MISSIONS Box Tops for Education and Campbell’s Labels for Learning

Have you been collecting Box Tops for Education and/or Labels for Learning? If so, we are asking that you bring these to church within the next couple of weeks. The Labels for Learning program is being discontinued and we need to get the labels collected by Elkhorn Hills’ members sent in no later than May 22. Our Box tops and Labels are sent to Epworth Village in York, Nebraska. Epworth is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing hope and help to youth and families across the state. Epworth seeks to serve God by providing opportunities for success in a dedicated secure, loving environment. They offer a wide range of services to children and families with emotional and/or behavioral disor-ders. To learn more visit www. Epworthvillage.org.

So . . . gather up all of the labels that you have stashed in the kitchen and drop them off in the collection center in the narthex. We’ll make sure that they are sent to Epworth to help with the services they provide. Thank you for all that you do!

MAY MISSION OF THE MONTH - 'GARDEN OF HOPE' The Mission Committee has paid rent on church garden plot No. 25. We have a volunteer who will plant tomato plants and cucumber seeds/plants. We are asking for volunteers to weed the tomato plants and water the plot (if needed). Also, if you have grass clippings that you can bring to the plot, they will help hold the weeds down. At harvest time the tomatoes and cucumbers will be donated to the Open Door Mission/Sienna Francis House. May’s YES meal will be delivered on Monday, May 23. Our main dish will be delicious chicken tenders with ranch dressing. To accompany this, we are in need of the following: 4 tubs of store-bought potato salad; Fresh fruit (a bag of halos, grapes, apples, etc.); 4 people to bring a 9 x 13 pan of some type dessert bars. If you can help, please contact LuAnn Dritley at 402.689.1083or dritley@cox.net. Thank you.

ASPIRING & NEWSWORTHY ONE OF OUR VERY OWN!!

YOUTH GROUP SCOOP!!

***All of these events are for the Sr. AND Middle High group**** LinC (Living in Christ) – This group meets on Wednesday evenings (6:30-7:30 p.m.) in the Sr. High youth room. 6th through 12th graders meet together, then break into small groups according to age groups to discuss the lesson for the evening. Bring a friend and come see what it’s all about.

Wednesday, May 4th – Final Youth Group until June 8th! Build your own sundae night and games! Bring a friend and join the fun! Sunday, May 8th – Mother’s Day! Youth come help out in the narthex following each service!

Sunday, May 15th – Graduation Sunday! Come to worship at 9:00 to honor our 2016 Graduates

CHECK IT OUT: Starting Wednesday, June 8th, join us to talk about God, eat some Goodies and play some lawn Games! We will meet from 6:30-7:30 and have a 20-30 minute devo time together, then we’ll break out into lawn games and sand volleyball! Treats will be provided, and from time to time, we’ll head out for ice cream afterwards. Bring a friend and keep growing with God this sum-mer!! If the weather is rainy, we’ll meet inside!

CALLING ALL YOUTH!!! Have you talked to Ashley Bossert about helping out with VBS this summer?? If not, please do so! You will have a blast! VBS runs from June 26-30th.

MIDDLE HIGH MISSION TRIP – JUNE 3-5, 2016 – Destination: Kansas City, Missouri. We will be serving in Kansas City, MO this summer and are being hosted by St. James UMC. Please contact Jenny Louis for more information and to register. There is still room on this trip. It’s open to all youth who will be in the 6th-8th grade in the Fall of 2016 (Freshmen are also welcome to join in on this trip!). SR. HIGH SUMMER MISSION TRIP: July 17-22nd to Pine Ridge, SD. Please keep the youth and chaperones in your prayers as they prepare for their summer mission trip.

Seeking TWO (2) adults to help lead Wednesday evening youth group in the Fall of 2016 from 6:30-7:0 p.m. This is a chance to share your faith and to meet some amazing young people who are eager and anxious to learn more about Jesus Christ through everyday experiences. Please contact Jenny Louis if you would like to volunteer!

MIDDLE & SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP meets every Wednesday evening (6:30-7:30 p.m.) in the Sr. High youth room. Bring a friend and join us for games, faith building, friendship/fellowship, food, laughter…what’s not to love? We hope to see you there!

YOUTH MISSION STATEMENT

“Elkhorn Hills Youth Ministry exists to EXPOSE teenagers to God’s love while preparing them to SHARE God’s word, and EXALT in the Lord, all while OFFERING their services to the Lord and CONNECTING with others.

by Stan Holt

CHURCH FAMILY

BIRTHDAYS!

4 LENA BEESON 5 GENEVIEVE TAYLOR 5 MAX PETERSON 6 JANE WARD 6 JAMES BUCKINGHAM 7 BARB NEWBERRY 7 DANIEL HOWELL 7 EVAN LEHN 7 LYNN CRAFT 7 GUY ROSENBERG 8 MATTHEW ROBINSON 8 HENRY BINDER 8 CHANDLYR HAGEMAN 9 BARBARA MAUS 9 LOUIS HANSEN 10 NICOLE HULLINGER 12 CHAD GENT 12 RAMSEY COOKE 12 SARAH GEBHARDT 13 PAIGE BAUMERT 16 JIM CLARK 17 RACHEL BRUNER 18 BRADY BINDER 18 MARGARET ELLEY 18 KAMDYN MORRIS 18 AMY NEUBERGER 18 STEPHANIE PLOUZEK 19 LUANN DRITLEY 19 CRAIG SPRACKLIN

ANNIVERSARIES!

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It’s Springtime and young man’s fancy turns to…. Wait a minute! I just realized that I can’t even pretend To remember what a young man might be fancying.

I know what I’m really enjoying - the fact that I can now go outside without a hat, coat, gloves, or having to zip anything up.

Of course, a hat would blow away to South Dakota right now, anyway.

But, there is always something to be thankful for. It feels so good to just walk outside and feel really good.

Try it, you’ll like it.

3 NATHAN & TAYLOR SKWAREK 3 DOUG & TERI TILLMAN 7 MARC & KIM BASH 7 DAVID & TINA DUNHAM 7 BILL & CONNIE RANCE 11 LYLE & CARRIE GOTTSCH 14 JIM & AMY JACKSON 14 JOE & PHYLLIS ZELFEL 17 ROBERT & KIM REYNOLDS 18 RANDY & MARY NORDSTROM 19 BEN & RONI MURPHY 23 RICH & BONNITA SHERBURNE 24 JON & JONI BUZZELL 24 RICH & PRISCILLA WILSON- PEARSON 25 SCOTT & RACHEL COOKE 25 TIM & CHERYL REES 27 DEREK & AMY BERGMAN 28 DICK & CHERYL PARCHER 31 TROY & BRITTANY SIDDERS

21 CONNOR FRASER 21 ALEC CARBERRY 21 NICHOLAS RAGAN 21 KYLE ACKERMANN 21 ALEXIS WISE 21 TAYLOR JENNINGS 23 MATTHEW SHEPPARD 23 NEIL HANSEN 23 JACKSON THOMPSON 24 SCOTT AVERY 25 AUSTIN HAASE 25 CHELSEA LARMORE 25 THOMAS AMES 25 BRIAN HOWELL 25 JACOB FEE 25 CHERIE LYTLE 25 COURTNEY HOLCOMB 26 KAREN ROBERG 26 ZANE ROSENBERG 27 RICHARD BACUS 27 CHERYL LARMORE 28 RIANNA JOHNSEN 28 MICHELLE RAGAN 28 CHRISTINA SCHROEDER 28 ALLEN WALLA 28 APRIL SANCHEZ 29 BONNITA SHERBURNE 29 RANDY JOHNSEN 29 LINDSEY ROBERG 30 CONNIE RANCE 31 GRAHAM SHEPPARD

CELEBRATIONS !

ELKHORN HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 20227 Veteran’s Drive Elkhorn NE 68022

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ANNUAL CHURCH GARAGE SALE

August. 17 (church member presale), 18 - 19- 20 Open to the Public

As you are SPRING CLEANING, remember items you are no longer using or need can be donated to our garage sale. Items to be in good and working order, clothing should be clean, stain free and not torn. So start gathering your unused treasurers for the church garage sale. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any child safety items such as car seats or baby cribs. We are, also, unable to accept large appliances such as washers and dryers or the older ‘tube’ type TV’s. We currently have a garage at Dino’s for your donated furniture storage only. If you have furniture items for the sale you wish to donate before August, visit with Sandy Lozier and she will try to make arrangements to get the furniture to Dino’s. Sandy cell # 402-201-6792