ARMA/GRACE/MULBERRY
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
FEBRUARY 2009 NEWSLETTER
8:00 am Worship Service -- Mulberry
9:30 am Worship Service -- Grace
11:00 am Worship Service – Arma
Church School – following Children’s Moment -- Arma
COME WORSHIP WITH US!!!
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Pastor Don Foster’s Contact Information: 620-347-8336 (office)
P. O. Box 489 620-249-4313 (cell)
Arma, KS 66712 620-347-8540 (home)
Email: def@ckt.net
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IT’S AN HONOR TO SERVE
I am impressed by the military personnel now serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. When asked in interviews I have been about their attitude, they respond, “It is an honor to serve.”
What they are saying is that it is an honor to serve for us, in our behalf in the cause of freedom, peace, justice and world order. they consider it a privilege, a matter of esteem, of dignity, integrity and commitment. I will not forget, and I hope you will not forget, those who said, “It is an honor to serve.”
In Hebrews 12: 1-6 we read: “since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy (the honor) that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
By his life and by his teachings, Jesus demonstrated that he considered it an honor to be able to serve God by serving you and me in the cause of freedom, justice and salvation. Consider the willingness of our Lord to lead a life of love and kindness, compassion and grace, which ended with a cross which he did not deserve, but he went to it without complaining, crying or cursing. Some of the last words on his lips were words of prayer for our freedom, freedom from sin and freedom from death. This was the Son of God, who considered it an honor, a matter of esteem, dignity and commitment to give his last ounce of devotion that you might be free. How do you feel about that?
Imagine with me what a difference it would make in your life, in your church, in your community, and in the world if, like those who are going to war knowing that it may mean death, those of us who are committed to life could catch that same spirit and believe it is an honor to serve in the causes of life and goodness in the world.
I cannot tell you what an honor it is for me to have the privilege and the freedom to read the scripture, to pray, to preach the gospel and preside over the table, remembering what has been done for us, and calling us to renew our commitment to what we can do for others. Truly the greatest honor of my life is that God has called me to share his love. How do you feel? How will you respond when your call comes? Is it an honor to serve?
Pastor Don Foster
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GRACE NEWS
PRAYERS: Please keep Betty Eurit, Haylee Goodwin, Phyllis Eagleton, Don Bough, Wilrose Bough, Vera Little, George & Vivian Tretbar in your prayers.
Our Condolences to Sam Yoder on the passing of her mother, Maxine Frick. Also on the passing of Dennis Yoder’s cousin. Please keep the Frick and Yoder families in your prayers.
BIBLE STUDY ON MONDAY NIGHTS AT 7:00 P.M.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
----Kelci Williams for passing her boards. She is now a licensed practical nurse.
----Tyler Lynn for being accepted to the gifted program.
----Jordan Rodich (grandson of Frank & Emmaline Rodich). He graduated from Oklahoma State in December with a Civil Engineering degree and will be working for a Civil Engineering firm in Tulsa.
SPAGHETTI DINNER - THURSDAY, FEB 5, 2008 from 11:00 am to 7:00 p.m. Menu includes: Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad or applesauce, bread, pie and drink.
$6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12 years of age
WE NEED WORKERS!!!!!!!!!!
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
Feb 15 Sam Yoder Feb 20 Wilrose Bough
Feb 16 David Brown Feb 26 Tyler AnnDee Lynn
Feb 18 Jeanine Rogers Feb 29 LaMoine Kabonic
FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES
Feb 14 Don and Kay Bough
Feb 14 Teri and Greg VanBecelaere
Feb 14 Paul and Tonya Crabtree
FEBRUARY GREETERS
Feb 1 Mike Seely
Feb 8 Susie Taylor
Feb 15 Emmaline and Frank Rodich
Feb 22
Who is there for me every time I become discouraged?
Lou Storm (Texas)
ARMA NEWS
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Feb 11 Administrative Board, 7:00 pm
Feb 15 Valentine’s Dinner, 5:30 pm in the church basement
Feb 18 UMW
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
Feb 4 Joe Kuhel Feb 23 Mark Price
Feb 5 Troy Graham Feb 24 Pear Suprangwan
Feb 6 Ray Vail Feb 25 Katie Banks
Feb 10 Flora Scherff Feb 25 Kennie Baker
Feb 16 Hunter Newberry Feb 28 Brett Garrett
Feb 18 Joseph Polhlopek Feb 29 Gerald Wayment
FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES
Feb 24 Bill and Lorene Farcett
FEBRUARY GREETERS
Feb 1 Susan Herrell and Emma Lou Ales
Feb 8 Naomi Cameron
Feb 15 Youth
Feb 22 Phil and June Harris
U.M.W. NEWS
Arma U.M.W. will meet February 18 at the Church at 11:00 am and carpool to the Hwy Inn in Girard for lunch. Rae Ann McNamara is hostess. Phyllis Hay has the lesson with Nadine Jones with devotions. Macaroni and cheese will be collected for Wesley House during the month of February.
All United Methodist Women may be members of UMW and there are no dues.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee wishes to report to the congregation that 2008 was a good year for the finances of the Arma United Methodist Church.
2008 Budget $46,980.12
2008 receipts for budgeted dollars $43,167.30
Items to note about the 2008 budget – there are some budgeted items that were paid for personally by several individuals. When donated this way, the funds do not flow through the checking account. Also note that some items are included in the budget, but the need to purchase these items did not arise in 2008. We would also note that all bills for 2008 have paid. The Finance Committee appreciates your support of the mission of the Arma United Methodist Church. We would particularly at this time express appreciation to all those who donated so generously to the Christmas offering.
The budget for 2009 totals $50,882.00. The increase is do to increases in costs that we do not control. To meet the 2009 budget, a weekly offering of $978.50 is needed. The total receipts for budgeted dollars do include all funds received from fundraisers.
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Ash Wednesday Service special request
College Heights UMC is inviting singers to participate in the Ash Wednesday service on February 25, 2009. A practice will be held at 6:15 pm prior to the worship service. If you are interested in sharing your talent by singing in the choir, please let Linda Roberts know. The two selections are “Lord Jesus, Think on Me” and “Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley”. Copies of the music are available.
VALENTINE’S DINNER
We invite all of you to join us for an evening of good food, good fellowship and some outstanding entertainment.
The date: February 15, 2009
The time: 5:30 pm
The place: Basement of the Arma United Methodist Church
The event: Valentine’s Dinner
featuring chicken parmesan, spaghetti, green beans, salad & dessert
$5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12 (under 3 are free)
Tickets will be on sale before and after church services
Carryouts available – by reservation
The entertainment: A festive evening of entertainment is planned – and you won’t
want to miss the inaugural performance by the youth of our church and their bell
choir.
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