THE e-MESSENGER

The newsletter of First United Methodist Church, Osage, Iowa

June 2007

 

The Vision /Mission Statement of the First United Methodist Church is

“To love and Serve God and neighbor with all your heart, and with all your soul,

and with all your mind, and with all your strength.”

 

PEW ENVELOPES

If you are using the pew envelopes for cash offering, please mark your offering for General Fund or Roof or Windows or Apportionments. Please also write your full name with address for financial record purposes. Thank you.

 

PLEDGE CARDS - Reminder

 Those who haven’t turned in your pledge cards, please bring them to church and lead them on the offering plates or you can mail them to church. If you need a pledge card, please contact the ushers or church office. Thank you for your ongoing support for our church.

                                     

 HOLY BAPTISM

We welcomed the Courtney Autumn Pinard as a baptized member on April 29, 2007. Congratulations!

                  

SYMPATHY

We express our love and sympathy to the family and friends of Jon M. Harris who passed away on May 11, 2007. The funeral services were held at First United Methodist Church of Osage on May 15, 2007 with Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian officiating. The burial was at the Osage Cemetery. Let us keep the family and friends in our prayers.

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Rob & Linda Lenz, who recently worked with the Katrina Relief Work in Louisiana, will share their experience with us during worship service on Sunday, June 17th at 9:30am. Everyone is welcome.

 

SUMMER WORSHIP SERVICES

During Summer months (June 10 through August 26), the worship services will be held at the Chapel at 9:30a.m. In case of Baptism, the service will be held at the Sanctuary. July 22nd service (9:30a.m.) will be at the Osage City Park with the Blessing of Animals.

 

CHURCH PICNIC

Matthew 25 Ministry is sponsoring a Church Picnic on Sunday, June 3rd at 5:30p.m. at the Osage City Park. Free food, Games, Music by Sam Crosser, fun and fellowship will be the main features. We invite everyone in our church family and friends to come to the picnic. You don’t have to bring anything except your lawn chair. We only need your presence.

 

INDIA CHILDREN’S CHOIR

The Church Council decided to invite India Children’s Choir to do a concert for us at our church (First United Methodist Church of Osage, 819 Main Street, Osage, Iowa) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 at 7:00p.m. The heritage of Northeast India tribal peoples is rich in artistry and meaning. Their musical and dance have served over the centuries as the means of communicating this heritage, since the people had no written language to preserve their history. Their music is characterized by beautiful harmony, poetic word pictures and strong visual impact.

 

In the musical, Headhunters to Hearthunters, the children perform the ancient Lamlam (walking dance). Formerly, the words, rhythms and gestures marked headhunting victories. But now, the children perform the Lamlam as a transition from the ancient days of darkness to the glorious light of the Gospel. This is the mission of the India Children’s Choir: to tell the Gospel of Jesus Christ transformed a tribe of headhunters into worldwide ambassadors for Christ. There will be 22 children in the choir. There will be a free will offering taken for the Bibles for the World ministries. Everyone is welcome to the musical concert and stay for fellowship and refreshments following the concert. For more information, contact church office at 732-4850.

 

Did you know what is expected of a member of the United Methodist Church?

You are asked to participate faithfully in its ministries by your prayers, your presence, your gifts and your service . . . to repent of your sins, believe in God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit . . . receive and profess the Christian faith as contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments . . . promise to keep God’s will and commandments. 

 

SPECIAL OFFERING

We will be taking a Special Offering toward Peace with Justice Sunday on Sunday, June 3rd during worship service. Let us give generously.

 

 

BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES

We are currently updating the birthdays/anniversaries list. If you want to make any changes or include any new information, contact church office (732-4850) and leave message for Ila Lincoln. Hopefully it will be published soon.

 

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