Calendar of Events

Sunday, February 28 – Second Sunday of Lent
8:55 a.m. – Traditional Worship
10:00 a.m. – Prayer in Chapel
10:00 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship
10:10 a.m. – Sunday School
10:10 a.m. – UMM Board Meeting – Char’s Office
10:15 a.m. – “Fearless” Lent Study – Youth Room
11:15 a.m. – Contemporary Worship
5:00 p.m. – Confirmation Class
6:15 p.m. – “Fearless” Study – Youth Room

Monday, March 1
9:00 a.m. – Exercise Time
9:00 a.m. – Quilters
10:00 a.m. – Lent Study at OES
6:00 p.m. – Foundation Meeting
6:15 p.m. – Taylor Estate Meeting
6:45 p.m. – Evangelism; Finance; Mission/Community;Trustees; Worship
7:00 p.m. – Education
7:45 p.m. – Administrative Council

Tuesday, March 2
10:00 a.m. – “Fearless” Lent Study – Youth Room
6:30 p.m. – “Fearless” Lent Study – Youth Room

Wednesday, March 3
9:00 a.m. – Exercise Time
9:00 a.m. – Staff Meeting
12:00 p.m. – UMW Executive Board
1:00 p.m. – UMW General Meeting
6-7:30 p.m. – J’s Crew
6:00 p.m. – Bell Choir
6:30 p.m. – Youth Group (6^th-8th)
7:00 p.m. – NO Choir
7:45 p.m. – Youth Group (9^th-12^th)

Thursday, March 4
7:00 p.m. – Taizé Worship
7:00 p.m. – Job Transition Meeting

Friday, March 5 – “Messenger” Deadline
9:00 a.m. – Exercise Time
Senior High Girls Shut-in at Stephanie Williams

Sunday, March 7
 8:55 a.m. – Traditional Worship
10:00 a.m. – Prayer in Chapel
10:00 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship
10:10 a.m. – Sunday School
10:15 a.m. – “Fearless” Lent Study – Youth Room
 11:15 a.m. – Contemporary Worship
 2:00 p.m. – Boy Scout #176 Parent Meeting – Fellowship Hall
5:00 p.m. – Confirmation Class
 6:15 p.m. – “Fearless” Study – Youth Room

Attendance & Offering For Sunday, February 22, 2010
Morning Worship – 173 ~ Contemporary Worship – 65

NAMETAGS – If you want to order a nametag or replace a lost one, please call Donna at the church office and she will handle that for you.

THANK YOU – I want to thank everyone for the flowers, cards, calls and visits before, during, and after my heart procedure. I am truly blessed to have you as my church family. Blessings, Martha Hilsabeck

It’s that time of year again!  Join the fun and learn about Jesus on Wednesday nights from 6-7:30 p.m., February 24, and March 3,10, 24 (3/17 Spring Break – not meeting). It is for ages 3 thru 5^th grade and snacks will be served.

SMALL MIRACLES – In spite of the bad weather that caused the postponement of this fundraiser at Godfather’s the support of our friends from First United Methodist church on February 16^th .  The total for this fundraiser was $210!  Your help is always much appreciated.

ATTENTION QUILTERS!! – Every Monday, from 9am to 3pm in the choir room ladies are invited come and quilt. Bring a sack lunch and stay for the day or feel free to spend any part of a day as your schedule permits. We’ll meet every Monday until the quilting is completed. Any questions call Belle Cleaveland, 432-4285.

MERRY MIXERS – The community of all ages are invited to participate in the monthly “Merry Mixers” Luncheon.  The first one for 2010 will be Friday, March 19 at Noon.  You will receive a homecooked delicious lunch, which includes dessert and bevrage, for only $4.00 per person.  Can’t beat that anywhere in town!!

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN – Every year the United Methodist Women around the world participate in a Call to Prayer and Self-Denial. This usually happens during Lent and this year we will be focusing on it, Wednesday, Mar 3 at 1:00 p.m. at our general meeting. The purpose of this program is to fund needed repairs for existing missin buildings around the world. Some of these missions have been in existence for over 100 years so the need is great. Shesler Hall in sioux City, IA has been on of the recipients of these funds. Everyone is invited so hope to see you there.

TAIZE WORSHIP ~ On the first Thursday evening of every month a special worship that includes candlelight, prayers, readings, silence and soft music with repetivie words takes place at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.  You are invited to come and worship in a quite space.

COMING IN APRIL – Sunday Potlucks – There will be fellowship, community togetherness, visiting and friendly banter with of course great food. Be sure to read the bulletin and “Messenger” for details!

“LUNCH & LEARN” ~ On March 21, 2010, Char Wilkening and Peg King will be offering a learning experience.  We will meet at 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for a “free-will” offering lunch and learn what’s new concerning funeral planning, end of life decisions, and Hospice care. Guests will be presenging and answering questions.  We need an RSVP to enable us to have enough for lunch.  Please sign-up on the table outside the Narthex or call the church office before March 18.

COFFEE FELLOWSHIP TIME ~ Members of the Health Ministry Committee are responsible for the month of March.  Contact Char Wilkening to let her know when you are available to help.

LAITY SUMMIT        "Empowering the Simple Rules

Sponsored by the
North Central District Board of Laity

Belmond UMC
Saturday, March 20, 2010
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Please RSVP to Alanna Warren, District Adm. Secretary
Phone: 515-832-2784 OR Fax: 515-832-1244

Goals of the Summit

·     Interpret the Rethink Church Campaign in their local church

·     Identify at least one new or existing ministry in their local church that can be developed, revised and/or reinvigorated

·     Design a plan with at least two strategies for connecting with seekers outside the building of the church on Sundays.

·     Update their church’s Find-A-Church.org profile, including ministry areas

·     Take a preliminary plan back to their local churches and enlist others to inplement it

·     Stay connected through online resources for Rethink Church