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IMPACT NEWSLETTER

REINBECK UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH

Volume 41. Number 3 & 4 March/April, 2020

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 EASTER BRUNCH

8 am Join us

Easter worship at 9:15 am

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Maundy Thursday Worship 7 pm

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Tea Party

3 pm

From My Heart to Yours

Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother

John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was

transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his

clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them

Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus,

“Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three

dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed

them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the

Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!”1

The Transfiguration must have been quite an event. However, it’s

not without precedent. A similar event took place in the Old Testament.

Moses had an encounter with God on a mountain as well. We’re told:

“…Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.

The glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it

for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud.”2

While we can readily see the more obvious similarities, I think

there’s one we often miss. Whether in the Old Testament or the New,

people seem to need to be reminded that God’s plan will come to fruition

regardless of any worldly opposition; God’s plan will unfold regardless of

how things “look” from a worldly perspective.

Jesus’ disciples couldn’t make sense of the things that were

happening. In Matthew’s gospel, just before the Transfiguration, Peter

argues with Jesus when he’s told about the things that will come to pass at

Jerusalem—the crucifixion. As they were coming down from the

mountain (and Jesus tells them he will rise from the dead) it’s a sure bet

they still didn’t understand. Dying on a cross certainly didn’t sound like a

victorious end to their mission with Jesus!

Likewise, the Israelites weren’t impressive from a worldly

perspective. It was quite the opposite; they were numerically very small

compared to other Near Eastern nations.3 That’s probably why Moses had

to remind them that things aren’t always as they appear…at least not from

the world’s perspective: “It was not because you were more numerous

than any other people that the LORD set his heart on you and chose you—

1 Matthew 17:1-5, NRSV. 2 Exodus 24:15-16, NRSV. 3 Peter C. Craigie, The New International Commentary on the Old Testament – The Book

of Deuteronomy, Robert L. Hubbard Jr., General Editor, (Grand Rapids: Wm. B.

Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1976), p. 179.

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for you were the fewest of all peoples. It was because the LORD loved

you…”4

I think that’s something we need to keep in mind as we ready

ourselves for the season of Lent. Things are not always as we’d like them

to be. Then again, they’re not always as they appear either. Because of

Jesus, the victory is already won, and our future is assured.

Know that you are loved and prayed for.

In Christian Love and Affection,

Pastor Steve

What could be easier than giving electronically???? Just

go on-line to our church website and follow the link to

GIVE and make your donation through pay pal.

You can also set up a monthly or weekly donation using

your online banking or talk to a teller about automatic withdrawals.

Of course you can still give each Sunday in the offering plate BUT should

you forget the checkbook or not have the cash your electronic gift will still

reach us no matter what!

When the weather is bad, you can check:

KWWL cancellations

Enews Pastor will have notice on each of these services

to let you know if we are having service or not.

VALENTINE’S COOKIE WALK

Was a Huge success! We re-plated 80 plates of cookies and gave them

all away. Thank you to all who donated and

delivered!

4 Deuteronomy 7:7-8a, NRSV.

CHURCH PARTNERS AND COMMUNITY

GROUPS

Just a little bit more on the outcome of this past

year’s Christmas in Grundy County. 118

families were served, 349 kids were shopped for, 150 volunteers helped

and 49 families used the kids zone with 100 kids participating. Money

that was donated was spread among the area schools with GR getting $500

for their nurse’s fund or at-risk kids.

Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in

all his glory was not clothed like one of these. Luke 12:27

We are providing Easter lilies for purchase again this year. The cost is

$7.00. A clip-board for sign-up is located at the back of the church with

an envelope for your payment or you can drop it off in the office. You

may purchase one to honor or remember a loved one and we will print the

list in the Easter bulletin. Please remember to take them home after

Easter.

It’s a Tea Party!

April 25th

at 3 pm

We are having a tea party on April 25th

at 3 pm in fellowship hall for all who

care to join us! We will serve tea and

juice with a light snack and listen to a

story about a Tea Cup. Dress for an

old fashioned tea party, bring a friend

for fun and fellowship. You are welcome to bring your own tea or we will

have a variety available. Everyone is welcome! Hats and gloves optional!

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Join us for coffee each Sunday

morning and enjoy the

fellowship with your church

family! Sign-up sheet to help

serve and provide treats is on

the servant table.

UMW GARAGE

AND BAKE

SALE Coming soon!

Start going through

your closets and

storage to clean out

unused clutter. Donate

it to the UMW for their

annual garage and bake sale to be held in May. Proceeds go

towards various missions in our community.

JULY 4TH

PORK

BURGERS

Kim and Cliff

will be heading

up the planning

and recruitment

of the annual

pork burgers at the church fund-raiser. Lots of help is needed

for this event. Consider donating your time. Proceeds go

toward capital fund projects for our church.

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HAPPY MARCH

BIRTHDAY TO THE FOLLOWING:

1 Randy Fogt, Sadi Cahalan

4 Joyce Staker

5 Janelle Koenigsfeld, Jena Thede

6 Korin Dusold, Sarah Ellenberger

7 Pat Bown, Brenda Bown

8 Nancy Kiehne, Cullen Eiffler, Zach Monk

9 Ella Murphy, Jerry Clark

10 Matthew Moore, Brooke Peterson

12 Linda Beu

13 Bill Lawton

14 Amy Fogt Leonard

16 Matthew Thompson

17 Gregg Trepp

19 Tony Neal

20 Dan Bicket, Kaitlin Mohlis

21 Jennifer Wissler

22 Cameron Clark

23 Debra Oleson

24 Arianna Wager

25 Robert Smoldt, Jennifer Henricks, Rylan Fogt

26 Craig Schildroth

28 Olivia Baker

29 Barbara Wildman

30 Edie Blakeslee, Lee Koenigsfeld

31 Jesse Monk Please let the church office know your birth date if you have not been included in

our birthday lists.

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HAPPY APRIL

BIRTHDAY

TO THE FOLLOWING: 1 Kress Boheman 4 Robert Peters 5 Sheila Kiehne, Mike Jans 8 Elijah Pifkin 11 Becky Schildroth, Teegan Gillam 14 Charles Klatt, Aiden Hunemuller 15 Becky Wach, Jared McFarland 16 Gary Stanley, Paige Eiffler 17 Melissa Lockhart, Darlene Clark, Scott

Knudtson 18 Hannah Martin 21 Pam Koch, Jacob Smoldt, Jasmine Bassett 22 Reece VanHauen 23 Robin Della Penna, Shellie Murphy 24 Robert Sexton, Sam Bachman, Mason Fogt, Blake Davis 26 Tony Schildroth 28 Lavonne Richter, James Sealman, Clint Anderson 30 Heather Davis, Malissa Martin

Please let the church office know your birth date if you have not been

included in our birthday lists.

505 PRAYER GROUP REQUEST PRAYER AT ANY TIME

Join the group for prayers and fellowship in the

church library on Tuesdays at 5:05 pm.

PICK UP YOUR LENTEN

DEVOTIONALS TODAY! We have provided booklets of Lenten

devotionals by the Society of St. Andrew for

your use during this season of Lent. We will

be collecting a noisy offering each Sunday

with proceeds going towards the Society of

St. Andrew’s “End Hunger” program. Deepen your faith and experience renewal

in your own life as you give generously to

provide healthy food for our hungry

brothers and sisters through the work of

Society of St. Andrew This year’s theme celebrates individual

experiences of God’s love and power to

flowing in, through, and over us by

sharing stories that demonstrate His

power to bring renewal in each and every persons’ lives, no matter the

circumstances.

KNOW God’s word Know Jesus, “The Word became flesh.”

John 1:14

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Children's Church – Is going strong!! Join us for worship and have your children

go to Children’s Church during the sermon

portion of the worship! Consider

volunteering to teach or help during this time

as our children explore the teachings of

Christ! All materials are provided, you just

provide your love of the kids! Sign up clip

board is on the Servant table.

Adult Sunday School

8:15 am In the family room, Join us!

Community Meal-. The 3rd

Wednesday of every month. We have

enjoyed some good meals and great

fellowship! We encourage everyone to

join us for this great time of fellowship

and bring friends with you. We will

have a small craft or game for the kids to

do when they finish eating while the adults continue to socialize.

GROW In Christian Discipleship “Grow up in every way into Christ.”

Ephesians 4:15

The next UMW meeting will be on March 26 at 1:30

pm. Carol Graveman will provide the program and

Dorothy Weltha and Pat Bown will be hostesses. In

April the meeting will be held on the 23rd. Eloise

Monk will have the program and Ruth Trepp and

Joan Fogt will be hostesses.

Faith Circle will meet at 9 am Thursday, March 5th at 9 am with hostess Susan Tessau and program by Sherris Brown. In April they

will meet on the 2nd with hostess Earlene Nosbisch and program by

Ruth Trepp.

Sarah Circle will meet March 4th at 7 pm with hostess Jan Ehrig and program by Joan Fogt. They will meet April 1st at 7 pm with hostess

and program by Beth Thompson.

Maundy Thursday

7 pm April 9 Maundy Thursday, also referred to as Holy

Thursday is observed during Holy Week on the

Thursday before Easter. Maundy Thursday

commemorates the Last Supper when Jesus shared the Passover meal with

His disciples on the night before He was crucified. The word “Maundy” is

derived from the Latin word mandatum, or “mandate.” The “Maundy” in

“Maundy Thursday” refers to the command Jesus gave to the disciples at

the Last Supper, that they should love and serve one another.

Sign up today for your summer

camping experience.

Camperships available from the

conference and the church.

There are catalogs available in

the office or online at

https://www.iaumc.org/camps. You may register online or stop

in the office for help.

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Bring Aid and Assistance donations 1st Sunday of every

month! The Food Pantry is in need of: large cans of soup,

canned fruit, Kleenex and any kids cereal.

March Donations are: Wash cloths and soap or

flashlights. April Donations are: Hair brushes, combs,

hair clips, toy jewelry, ball caps, etc. If you would

rather have someone else do your shopping, place your

donation in an envelope from the Servant table marked

Operation Christmas Child and we will do the

shopping!!

Easter brunch at 8 am prior to the

9:15 service Join us for Easter egg casserole, pastries, fruit,

coffee and juice. There will be a free will

offering with proceeds to go towards our youth.

Kim Moye will be in charge this year with the Leadership team helping

out with muffins and coffee cakes! Join us and stay for the celebration as

“He is Risen!”

GO Share your faith. “Go into all the world.”

Matthew 28:19

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Committees and Church Council Meetings

March Leadership Team 6:30 pm Wednesday, 3/18

April

Leadership Team 6:30 pm Wednesday, 4/15

Leadership Team

February 19, 2020

6:30 p.m.

Members present: Pastor Steve, Andy

McQuillen, Nancy Kiehne, Melinda Smoldt, Erin

Schildroth, Dian Junker, Wade Van Hauen, Kim Moye, John Stull, and

Marie Schildroth.

Pastor shared devotions from Matt. 17 followed by prayer. Nancy moved,

and John seconded, that last month’s minutes be approved as printed.

Motion carried.

AGENDA

Treasurer’s Report – Dixie Schildroth. The treasurer’s report was

presented in printed form and indicates a balance in the General Fund of

$4,518.16. Report was submitted and approved.

Program Ministry Reports:

Education – Ali Jo/Treva. Children’s church is going well with wonderful

volunteers. There will be no VBS with other churches this summer. A

“Mom and Me” tea party is planned for later.

Discipleship – Jim/Angie. No report.

Nurture – Kim. She will be in charge of the Easter breakfast and will be

asking the youth for help. Muffins or doughnuts will be solicited. There

will be a free-will offering. Cliff and Kim are planning to head the July

4th pork burger stand again this year.

LEADING THE WAY Leadership Team, Committees and more

Outreach/Missions – Kress/Melinda. The annual cookie walk was a great

success with 80 plates of cookies distributed. Thank you to all who

donated to this worthy ministry.

Christmas in Grundy was a huge success with 118 families served. There

were 150 volunteers. Profits were distributed to schools in the county.

GR received a check for $500.00 to be put towards the nurse’s fund or at-

risk children. Operation Christmas Child emphasis for March is

washcloths and soap.

Worship – Clint. No report. Dian mentioned Easter lilies have been

ordered and sign-up sheets will be available. She thought the price would

be $7-8.00.

UMW – Nancy Kiehne. We did not meet in January. Our next meeting is

February 27th.

Administrative Reports:

Finance/Treasurer – John/Dixie. They will meet in March with Jim

Smoldt and allocate the interest from the endowment fund. Electronic

giving is encouraged along with IRA gifts that can be given as a tax

exempt gift. Farmers can also donate grain without it being included in

their grain inventory. The statistical report and audit have been

completed.

Trustees – Wade. We changed our property and liability insurance carrier

to Grinnell Mutual with considerable savings. Carpet has been installed in

the old study, spot lights have been installed, and trim boards installed at

the south end of the hallway. Blinds are requested in the children’s church

room. The camera is currently not working. Wade will look at it. More

windows need to be replaced, especially those in the bathrooms. He

would like to see LED lights in the kitchen and the same ceiling in the

kitchen as is in fellowship hall. Alliant Energy currently has a program

for installing LED lights.

Lay Leader Report – Erin. No report.

SPRC – Beth. No report.

Pastor’s Update – Pastor Steve. He will keep us updated on annual

conference as it draws closer and reminds us that people can work together

with varying opinions.

John moved, and Kim seconded, that the meeting adjourn. Motion

carried.

Upcoming Meeting Schedule – The next Leadership Team meeting will

be March 18, 2020, at 6:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Marie Schildroth, Secretary

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The ministry of the Reinbeck United Methodist Church is to

help each other experience Christ’s

LOVE

KNOW God’s Word,

GROW in Christian discipleship, and

GO share our faith, bringing others to Christ …..ALL BECAUSE OF JESUS

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