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Pastor Tom’s message
How about some good religion in our politics?
As we enter this month we realize that we have some seriously contested political elections ahead of us. It has been my experience that a healthy understanding of God is a great start to anything that has a margin of difficulty. This is especially true for politics. Your religious values of how you see other people, fairness, and justice, all enter into you political views. If your religion doesn’t fit into your politics, you probably have too shallow of a religion. However, it is important that you carefully select what type of religion you bring into your politics. John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, wrote these words as the Methodists were dealing with difficult elections that were to have huge impact upon the upcoming Declaration of Independence. Let his words speak:
“I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election and advised them:
1. To vote without fee or reward for the person they judged most worthy.
2. To speak no evil of the person they voted against.
3. To take care their spirits were not sharpened against those that voted on the other side.”
John Wesley October 6, 1774
The more we read this the more we see how healthy religion can create healthy politics. If we all followed the teachings of Wesley we would have some very meaning political discussion. However, we know that this hope far from the reality. The ugliness of politics has never been this keen in my lifetime, which compels us to make sure that we are not part of the problem. Further this ugliness will not slow down after the election. That is why it is crucial that we stay with good religion in our politics. Most likely, half of us will be disappointed in the results of the election. The Bible has much to say about our response to those who disapprove of their leaders. The Apostle Paul writes to the church at Rome, (where political leaders were seriously corrupt):
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Romans 13:1
The Word of God is reminding us that He is in control of all politics. While not all governments are Godly, all governments are accountable to God for their existence. God will retain the final word on what happens.
Vote with your healthy religion.
Pastor Moe
Albany United Methodist Church “Everyone is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord”!
November 2018
The Methodist Message
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AUMC YOUTH SCHEDULE November 2018
Sunday, November 4th:
Tour of Epic
3:00 pm
Sunday, November 18th:
Family Promise Mission Work
5:00 pm
_____________________________________________ Lay Servant Roundup
Basic Lay Servant Class Advanced Prayer Class
Advanced Preaching Class Advanced Heritage Class
Dates: Friday, Nov 9th 6:30-9:30 PM and Saturday, Nov 10th 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Deadline to sign up: November 1st!
Place: Monroe UMC 2227 4th Street / Monroe, WI
This is an opportunity to gather with other Lay Servants from around the Conference. We will worship as an entire group and then break off into classes. You will have the opportunity to pick from either the Basic Lay Servant class or one of the three Advanced offerings. This is a
condensed format for presenting these classes and requires that you do some advance preparation. Please sign up as early as possible so we can get your materials to you!
Basic Lay Servant will be led by Rev. Krystal Goodger (Brodhead) and Rev. Penny Dahl (North
Windsor) Advanced Prayer will be led by Rev. InWha Shon (Clarno and Staver) and Corrie Daniels (Juda)
Advanced Preaching will be led by Rev. Randy Booth (Monroe) and Rev. Michele Hopp (Poynette and Arlington)
Advanced Heritage will be led by Rev. Tom Moes (Albany) and Rev. Kelly Jahn (Juda and Oakley)
The registration fee for each class is $25.00, which includes the text for the class, materials, refreshments throughout and lunch on Saturday.
REGISTRATION FORM
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To register: Send your check for $25 to Juda Zion United Methodist / P.O. Box 118 / Juda, WI 53550
Your text and introductory information will be mailed to you within two days of receiving your registration.
Questions? Email [email protected] or call 920-342-3599
SCHEDULE
++ Please note there may have been changes made to the schedule ++
NOVEMBER _______________DECEMBER ___________ Liturgist Liturgist 4 Ann Trow 2 Darrell Clark 11 Terrie Blumer 9 David King 18 Dean Houlberg 16 Angie Parr 25 Janis King 23 Eunice Clark 30 Doreen Guzman Ushers Ushers 4 Darcy & Al Stephenson 2 Kathie Riemer & Barb Briggs 11 David King & Russ Whitehead 9 Darrell & Eunice Clark 18 Ann Trow & Abe Runaas 16 Jeff & Cassie Mauerman 25 Doreen Guzman & Krissie Blumer 23 Dean & Debbie Houlberg 30 Fairy & Emily Elmer Nursery Nursery Open but not staffed Open but not staffed Acolytes Acolytes 4 Whitney Pryce 2 Emma Thompson 11 Emmy Briggs 9 Isabelle Brewer 18 Allie Dahl 16 Matthew Ochalla 25 Bryce McIntosh 23 Volunteer 30 Volunteer
Communion Stewards November 4th – Karla Neild & Hazel Ommodt December 2nd – Barb Briggs & Julie Blumer
If you cannot fulfill your day please try to switch with someone and please let the office know. Thank you for your service for the Lord!
November 2018
Albany United Methodist Church Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
4 Memorial Sunday
Daylight Savings Time
Ends!
8am & 10am Worship 8:45-9:45am Sunday school
9:15 Missions Committee
Youth Trip to EPIC 3pm
5
6 Election
Day!
7
Food Pantry 4:30-
6:00
Confirmation with
Mentors 6:00pm
Senior Choir 7pm
8
9
Lay Servant
Roundup
Monroe UMC
10
Lay Servant
Roundup
Monroe UMC
11
8am & 10am Worship
Grace Notes Sing at 10am
service
8:45-9:45 Sunday school
Ad Council 11am
Charge Conference 4pm
At Juda UMC
12
13
14
Food Pantry 4:30-
6:00pm
Confirmation 6:00
pm
Senior Choir 7pm
15 16
17
Men’s Prayer
Breakfast
8:30am
18
8am & 10am Worship
Dan Holmes Leading
8:45-9:45 Sunday school
Family Promise Host Week
Youth - mission work with
Family Promise 5pm
19
Newsletter
Items Due
Family
Promise
Host Week
20
Family
Promise Host
Week
21
Food Pantry 4:30-
6:00pm
Senior Choir 7pm
Family Promise
Host Week
22
Thanksgiving
Family
Promise Host
Week
23
Family Promise
Host Week
24
Family
Promise Host
Week
25
8am & 10am Worship
8:45-9:45am Sunday school
26
27
28
Food Pantry 4:30-
6:00
Senior Choir 7pm
29
30
November 2018
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Albany United Methodist Church 500 Park Street Albany, WI 53502
Church Staff Pastor: Tom Moe
Office Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or
by Appointment
Office Manager: Katie Brugger
Office Hours: 8:30am–12:30pm
Monday
8:30am-12:30pm
Wednesday
8:30am-12:30pm
Friday
Administrative Council Chair:
Jon Brunner
Financial Secretary:
Eunice Clark
Treasurer:
Fairy Elmer
Lay Leader:
Glenn Holtsapple
