May 2008 at FUMC
Thursday, May 1st Taize Worship Service, 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Saturday, May 10th Mother – Daughter Banquet, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Sunday, May 11th Mother’s Day / Pentecost Sunday
There are some things we need to know about that day!
- Come and celebrate God's gift of Motherhood! Invite the important women in your life, and remember, there may be someone out there who may not have anywhere else to go on Mother's Day, so invite them, too!
- WEAR
RED! Pentecost Sunday is the day we remember the birth of the Christian church as the Holy Spirit descended on the faithful in Jerusalem 50 days after Jesus' resurrection, and 10 days after he ascended into heaven. The color red is a symbol of this event. - There is an article on page 4 in this edition of The Messenger that tells us about the special offering in honor and memory of our Mothers from our congregation's Foundation. Please read it, and prayerfully help provide to the future financial needs of this church.
Sunday, May 18th Graduation Sunday, Celebration of our Graduates
Sunday School Celebration, Last day for Sunday School until September
Sunday, May 25 is the day that begins the Summer Worship Schedule
On this day, the Summer Schedule begins, and it will be this way through Pufferbilly Days ...
8:55 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary
10:00 a.m. - Fellowship Time in the Fellowship Hall
10:45 a.m. - Contemporary Worship Service in the Sanctuary
*Childcare will be provided for the two worship services.
From Pastor Phil…
Dear Friends;
The old saying, "April showers bring May flowers," is well-known to most of us. And after the way we were showered on in April should mean we will have a great abundance of May flowers this month!
There are timely announcements and articles in this edition of The Messenger, which I hope you will read. They are concerning Sunday School, Graduation Sunday, the summer Worship Service schedule change, Mother's Day & Pentecost Sunday, the Taize Worship Service, Relay for Life, and a lot of other important ministry opportunities. Please make sure you read them all, so you may be informed, as well as give yourself the opportunity to participate to God's glory.
There are two subjects which I wish to address this month. The first of which is "THANK YOU SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS!" As I look around the Sunday School rooms on Sunday mornings, there are such a lot of excited children and their dedicated teachers. Thank you, Teachers and Education Committee, for such a great school year. I am looking forward to
The second subject I wish to address will be coming to most of us in the mail this month. The checks from the Federal Government, which are part of the economic stimulus package, will be put in the mail later in May. From what I've read, the check amounts, (depending on our households, how we file, income, etc.), will be anywhere from $300.00 - $1,200.00. Why would I be mentioning these checks? Please read on.
I am asking every household in this congregation to join Ellen and me in giving at least ten percent (10%) of those government checks to your church. Why? you may ask. Please read on.
1) We all know the lower attendance our church experienced in February due to the weather. We also may have noticed the slip in offering receipts during the same month. Plus, Spring Break and Holy/Easter Week coincided in March. Recovery of the lost offerings due to weather, etc., is historically hard to accomplish in any church. This is an opportunity to help make this happen.
2) God calls us to tithe (give 10%) throughout the Scriptures, and He calls us to give faithfully and joyfully. This is not income we figured into our household budgets at the beginning of this year, and so it is, in a way, "unplanned income." Imagine what could happen if 10 of the $1,200.00 households gave all their check to the church - $12,000.00. What if another 100 households of the $600.00 checks gave 10%? - $6,000.00. Or what if 10 households gave all of the $600.00? - another $6,000.00. You see, there is opportunity, if we prayerfully think beyond our own selves, and each do her/his own part.
3) We are grateful to God. This is the best reason to share what we have, be it planned income or not. Gratitude, Worship, Glorifying ... it all means we are dependant on a loving God, and we respond accordingly.
So, have a great month of May, enjoy your celebrations for Mother's Day, Graduation, Memorial Day, Weddings, etc., and if you're healthy and in town,
See you in Church!
Phil Webb
A Note From Pastor Andrea
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Words
Phil Andrea Bible Hero Spring
May John Wesley Holy Spirit Worship Peace
Love Grace Forgive Youth Aldersgate
Faith Know God Pray Seek him Be Calm
Happy May!
This month I thought is would be nice to change it up a little and to create a word find instead of an article. With May comes May flowers and the eagerness to be outside. So go outside, enjoy the sunshine, the flowers, and the birds singing. And while you are enjoying all that God has created with spring, sit under a tree and have fun with a word find. I hope you enjoy it and I hope there are not too many errors. Blessings to you all and I hope to see you in church on Sunday!!
Blessings,
Pastor Andrea
Youth Planning Event
There will be a parents meeting on Wednesday May 14th to talk about the summer youth schedule and the possibility of changing the youth group times. All parents and youth are invited.
The last youth group for this school year will be on May 28th
Honor Thy Mother – Exodus 20:12
Each year I look forward to the Mother’s Day Service when Pastor Phil asks the question, “How many of you have a mother?” It makes me laugh every year! Of course we have a mother. In fact, I would say that I have Lots of Mothers, or Mother figures! There are so many wonderful women who have touched my life. My friends’ moms who treated me like their own – even scolding me “when needed.” There are my mom’s friends, who mothered me with kind words, a loving embrace and encouragement. And of course the Mom who raised me. She sheltered me with love, care, tenderness, support, and once in a while – strong support….
Our mothers are our guides and mentors. Mothers are the foundation to the family. The Foundation is like a mothers love…. A mother invests love and it grows and grows, and continues to give. The Foundation of FUMC of Boone is inviting you to Honor Your Mother this Mother’s Day with a donation to the Foundation. The money given to the Foundation is invested and will also grow in support of our church.
No donation is too large or too small, and all monies received will be invested into the Foundation where ONLY the interest earned will ever be used, which means ... your gifts will live on forever to help support the activities and security of FUMC of Boone.
Please consider a lasting gift to the Foundation in Honor of Your Mother. Please use the enclosed pink envelope.
Susan Anderson
Foundation Chair
FUMC Foundation
The FUMC Foundation is pleased to announce recent gifts to the church's music and education departments. More than $600 each was recently given to these two areas of our church from income generated by the Foundation. These gifts were granted as the earnings from generous gifts to the Foundation and are continuing to create a difference in the work of your church.
NURSES NOTES
Praise God for Spring
Thank you to all who helped with the April Health Ministry Sunday Service and Healing and Anointing Service. I hope it was a blessing to you and your soul. Also, thank you to those who helped with the April “Life Issues” series and /or attended. Please let me know if you would like future sessions on any of the presentations or new topic suggestions.
The Relay For Life is coming on June 21. As is our tradition, I would like to list our First United Methodist survivors. If you would like a name added or removed from the list – please let me know. We want to honor our survivors in this small way.
If you take the Des Moines Register, check out the Wednesday edition for the section “Health” it often has some very interesting and informative articles.
I was fortunate to be able to attend a “Women of Faith Conference” in late March. It was an amazing, fulfilling, renewing and spirit filling event. Next year it will be in Des Moines, May 1 & 2. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend.
Did you know? –
Giving is Good For You
Did you realize that giving is actually good for you? A handful of researchers have identified that there are physical, emotional and spiritual benefits associated with giving.
Physical benefits
- Greater longevity
- Significant reduction in toxic stress chemicals in the body
- Enhanced functioning of the immune system
- Healthier sleep
Emotional benefits
- Increased self-acceptance
- Reduced self-absorption and sense of isolation
- Enhanced compassion, empathy, and sensitivity to others
- Increased endorphin release
Spiritual benefits
- Greater connection to the God of your understanding
- Stronger involvement in charitable activity
- Sustained peace of mind
- Greater clarity about the meaning and purpose of life
from More Give to Live by Douglas Lawson, Alti Publishing
See you in June!
Char 
Stork’s Nest Sunday May 18th
Messenger Deadline Blood Pressure Checks Food Pantry Sunday
May 9th May 11th May 4th
A Women’s Fellowship Group
EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT
September 12-May 21
6:30-8:30 p.m.
First United
you are working on!
Stitchers of all ages are welcome! Come and--
*Visit
*Make new friends
*Spend time with old friends
*Share ideas & stories
*Learn a new hobby
*Teach someone a new hobby *BUT, most of all, come to have FUN!!
Mother – Daughter Banquet
Saturday, May 10
6:00 p.m.
$8.00 Age 12 – Adult
$5.00 Under 12
Purchase a ticket from UMW Ladies or in the church office by May 5th
Taize Worship Service
Thursday, May 1
7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Baptisms
Taylor Ann Porter was born December 28, 2007. Her parents, Bryon and Julie (Stotts) Porter, presented her for baptism on
New Members
Sunday, April 13, 2008
First Service
Sterling & Julie Weeda
Hannah, Dillon, & Danny
1376 Moingona Rd.
Boone , IA 50036
Shawn & Jolene Fechter
1802 Kate Shelley Dr .
Boone , IA 50036
Lowell & Leah Davis
Holden, Gillian, & Alexandria
403 S. State Street
Boone , IA 50036
Second Service
Julie Ewing (Soon to be Stone)
2028 Five Mile Drive
Youth Group Activities
Wednesday Nights
Middle School 6:30-7:30
Worship 7:30-8:00 (all youth)
Senior High 8:00-9:00
The last Youth Group for this school year will be on May 28th
Watch future Messengers and bulletins for summer activities
July 7 – 10, 2008
Summer is coming and the Education Committee is busy planning
If you would be able to help one night or all 4, we need you! There are many jobs that need to be filled in several areas and we can use lots of volunteers. If you would be willing to help, please contact Diane Patrick (patrick4@mchsi.com or 432-6614) or the church office. Thank you for considering this opportunity to minister to the kids of our church and the community.
Sunday School Teachers Needed
Are you looking for a new place to serve the church? Do you love children? If so, the Education committee is looking for YOU! We are needing to fill several Sunday School teacher positions for the fall.
If you would be interested in taking a spot or filling in as a substitute, please contact Diane Patrick (patrick4@mchsi.com or 432-6614). Thank you very much for considering letting God use you in this way.
Congratulations to the following 3rd Graders for learning the books of the Bible
Lane Danielson
Brenton Gustofson
Gabe Krafcisin
Grace Krafcisin
Erica Mehlhaus
C.J. Mikesell
Maddie Sturtz
Taize Worship Services
The Taize services will continue throughout the summer, at 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursdays of each month. These dates will be June 5, July 3, August 7, and September 4.
It is a quiet service of prayer and song where we soak in God's grace and experience God's touch in our lives. This can be a particular, midweek blessing in the face of life's stresses. Please prayerfully consider attending, and invite a friend or family member to come with you.
In May we have two special Sundays that need our prayers and support. May 4 is Golden Cross Sunday. The funds we share with others through the Golden Cross giving go to programs caring for children, families and older adults with a special emphasis on health ministries to unchurched children.
May 18th is Peace with Justice Sunday . This is a call to action for peace with justice locally and around the world as people learn alternatives to violence.
Thank you,
Lavonne Shearer
Outreach Committee Chair
Note of Thanks…
They will know we are Christians by our love...it's time I thank the FUMC family who shared their love with me after mother, Margaret M. Kiphart, passed on March 15th. The cards of sympathy, support, and the personal words of understanding and enlightenment are deeply appreciated. I'm grateful for the "memories" made possible by Barb and John Veale through their companionship at the graveside committal service in Indianola on the 17th. To Pastor Phil for mother's baptism, and Pastor Andrea for mother's first communion...thank you both for answering the Lord's call when He asked who do I send to meet Margaret's needs? And thanks to Randy Walter for our private "good-bye" early Saturday morning, and Billie Sandegren for the prayer memory shawl. To Jennifer Clubine, RN,
Thank you all so verty much.
May God bless you all.
Melissa O'Brian
May 2008
North Door South Door 
4th Lyn & Sherri Dighton Steve & Joanne Krafcisin Carrie Overland & Alexis Shefelbine
11th Lyn & Sherri Dighton Charlotte Bennett Paige Bennett & Caroline Moffitt
Chris Bennett
18th Lyn & Sherri Dighton Loryl Cole Andy
Rose Quigley
25th John & Barb Veale Charlotte Bennett Morgan McCullough & Paige Myers
Chris Bennett
4th Paul & Pam Hansen Dick & Linda Kelly & Paige Myers
11th Norm Stolte Chuck & Caryl Erickson
Paul Millis
18th Paul & Pam Hansen Dick & Linda Kelly & Paige Myers
25th Scott & Gail Thiel Lyn & Sherri Dighton