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Bull Shoals United Methodist Church

October 2018 Inside this issue:

Pastor’s Letter 1

Birthdays & Anniversaries 2

UMW Mission Study 3

Financial Minutes 4

Financial Report 5

Roaast Beef Dinner 6

Food Pantry 7

Calendar 8

E-mail: umc@suddenlinkmail.com Web-site: www.bullshoalsumc.com

Pastor Pete Beevers Box 210 1000 Lynette St 870-445-4113

Ordinary Times

Liturgists

Greeters & Ushers

Communion Servers

Cindy Ramsey

Judy Satterfield

Jean Hammer

Debbie Lewallen

Sunday School Classes 10:30 A.M. Sunday Worship Service 9:00 A.M.

10-7 Cathy Long

10-14 Jolayne Flaherty

10-21 Curt Bryant

10-28 Deb Lewallen

10-7

Shirley Cordes

Donna Cerny

10-14

Fred & Judy Ol-

son

10-21

Judy Satterfield

& Sheryl Hol-

stein

10-28

Chuck & Connie

Zonick

The mind is one of our most powerful tools for moving toward or away from God!

However, we should always be aware that our thoughts are the seeds out of which

a harvest of good or evil feelings and actions are sewn. As Proverbs 23:7 tells us,

for as he thinketh in his heart, so is he. Our thoughts identify who we are in that

they often influence, if not determine, our feelings and actions both positive and

negative.

There is truth to the concept of positive thinking in that one of the dangers to

undermining our movement upward is our thought processes. We should take

special note of our internal dialogue, the words and images with which we fill our

minds. It’s good when our inner thoughts result in spiritual, marital, or neighborly

relationships improving. In the same way, however, negative words and images

can damage or destroy relationships with God, spouse, and neighbor.

Sequichie Hifler has written in the book, A Cherokee Feast of Days:

“Numerous tangible things and acts run through our minds to delight and lure us

away from our good intentions, but none as powerful as that first thought, that

subtle invitation to give in. It is always the first step, the first word, the first taste

that leads us like the pipes of Pan. We innocently muse that we have been really

good lately, keeping our schedules, doing what we think is important. Isn’t it time

we rewarded ourselves? Why not indulge a little—just this once? These are the

first of a series of questions. Later comes the sad question—what did I do to

deserve this?”

At the same time, we are all made in the image of God and it is up to us to awaken,

nourish, and strengthen that image within us. Psalm 77:12, says, I will meditate on

all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. As we think and meditate on

the word of God and on the works of God in our lives, we are brought into

relationship with Divinity.

Thus, to meditate on, or fill our minds, with love, joy, peace patience, kindness,

goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, as well as compassion and

forgiveness puts us in touch with the God, which is the best thing for us and those

around us.

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Special Events

Committee July - December 2018

Jean Fischer-Chair

Sharon Arra

Debbie Lewallen

Lougene Redden

Trish Prust

Terri Stone

Judy Satterfield

Prayer Chain Ministry to initiate the prayer chain

contact Church Office at 870-445-4113 or umc@suddenlinkmail.com

Monthly Bible Quote

Make sure that nobody pays

back wrong for wrong but always

try to be kind to each other.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

GARRISON, Dwan 10/01

LLOYD, Jan 10/02

HOLSTEIN, Sheryl 10/03

MOORE, Susan 10/05

BREHM, Sandy 10/08

PRUST, Robert 10/08

ZABORY, Mark 10/08

ALMOND, Wayne 10/09

ROTTER, Bob 10/13

ZONICK, Connie 10/13

HODGES, Michael 10/17

HAMMER, Jean 10/20

KENNEDY, Timmy 10/23

CULBERTSON, Harriette 10/25

LLOYD, Dan & Jan 10/10

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BULL SHOALS CHURCH COUNCIL

September 9, 2018

Minutes

The Church Council met on September 9, 2018, with 12 members present. Chairman Wade Fox called the

meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. The July minutes were approved as printed. Margaret Hodges presented the

financial statement, which was approved and filed for audit.

Amy Parnell reported that the Finance Committee is in the process of creating the 2019 budget.

Cathy Long reported that the UMW hosted UMW Sunday and will present the mission study on Tuesday.

Jerry Jacobs reported that the UMM rummage sale profit was over $1800, which will be dispersed at the

October meeting.

Margaret Hodges reported that an average of 18 Youth meet on Wednesday night. Parents have been given

permission slips.

Sharon Arra reported that we will host the Fifth Sunday Sing on September 30. There will be a sign up

sheet for finger foods.

Wayne Mowry reported that all job descriptions are complete except for finalizing the music director.

Everette Long, Trustees, reported that the clean & purge days were a success and that the authorization for

the safety deposit box are up to date. The new sanctuary AC’s have been installed. We are having issues

with the audio system in the sanctuary, specifically the lapel mic. Replacement will cost approximately

$300. We still need to install lighted EXIT signs, which will cost approximately $800. The Trustees are

investigating general church safety measures. The Bull Shoals police chief and a representative of our

insurance company will meet with key persons on Sept. 17 to assess our needs.

Jane Mowry reported that the Outreach Committee is working on Trunk or Treat/Fall Festival. There will

be a general meeting of workers at a later date.

Sharon Arra reported that the Food Pantry will have Octoberfest on September 29 at the VFW.

The Church Council will host the September 20 potluck. The next brunch will be October 7.

The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy Long, Secretary

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Bull Shoals 2018 Budget

Budget June July August Total Year

To Date

Budget Amount Remaining

Advertising & Communications $250.00 $16.40 $36.90 $143.50 $106.50

Education $200.00 $125.00 $125.00 $75.00

Worship, Nurture and Witness $800.00 $60.00 $689.38 $110.62

Office & Administration $1,500.00 $143.55 $826.01 $673.99

Postage $200.00 $50.00 $50.00 $150.00

Telephone $2,000.00 $175.05 $175.05 $174.95 $1,400.16 $599.84

Copy Machine $900.00 $76.30 $457.80 $442.20

Electricity $7,140.00 $606.71 $579.71 $577.72 $4,671.96 $2,468.04

Custodial/Kitchen Supplies $500.00 $100.00 $192.92 $307.08

Building Maintenance $14,893.00 $11,993.41 $11,993.41 $2,899.59

Yard maintenance $150.00 $0.00 $150.00

Property Insurance $7,975.00 $3,624.50 $4,350.50

Water & Sewer $1,100.00 $106.95 $96.81 $107.75 $720.90 $379.10

Trash Hauling $1,100.00 $84.81 $85.92 $87.51 $681.55 $418.45

District Admin Support $782.00 $65.17 $65.17 $65.17 $456.19 $325.81

Conference apportionments(1049.58 Month) $10,427.10 $1,007.25 $1,011.80 $1,250.30 $8,643.75 $1,783.35

Music Director $5,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $355.00 $1,900.00 $3,100.00

Pastor's Salary $27,200.00 $2,266.66 $2,266.66 $2,266.67 $18,133.33 $9,066.67

Pastor's Utilities, Housing & appurt. $6,400.00 $533.33 $533.34 $533.33 $4,266.67 $2,133.33

Pastor's Business & professional $8,000.00 $666.67 $666.66 $666.67 $5,333.33 $2,666.67

Secretary $6,240.00 $480.00 $240.00 $480.00 $3,840.00 $2,400.00

Custodial Salary $5,810.00 $484.17 $484.17 $484.17 $3,873.36 $1,936.64

Payroll Tax- $1453 $1,453.00 $73.76 $55.40 $100.92 $731.60 $721.40

Annual Conference Delegate Exp. $600.00 $0.00 $600.00

Utilities - Gas $0.00 $54.02 $54.02 -$54.02

Workers Compensation $426.00 $0.00 $426.00

$111,046.10 $6,895.48 $6,364.71 $19,356.77 $72,809.34 $38,236.76

Operation Income Current Month $9,759.00 $12,132.00 $9,362.00

Operation Expenses Current Month $6,895.48 $6,364.71 $19,356.77

$2,863.52 $5,767.29 -$9,994.77

Designated Accounts

Adult Sunday School $265.63 $265.63 $265.63

Adult Ministries $896.01 $896.01 $896.01

Major Improvements and Repairs $5,242.34 $4,989.58 $5,886.58

Prayer Quilts - Tuesday $2,212.68 $2,012.68 $2,012.68

Music $83.10 $83.10 $83.10

Youth $1,342.95 $1,431.20 $1,523.20

Special Events $1,420.41 $1,420.41 $1,420.41

Memorial Music $490.00 $490.00 $490.00

Trunk or Treat $334.08 $334.08 $334.08

Children's Sunday School $250.00 $250.00 $250.00

Angel Ministries $1,405.48 $1,405.48 $1,405.48

Rescue Blanket $164.96 $164.96 $164.96

Scholorship $3,050.00 $3,050.00 $3,050.00

Memorials $145.00 $145.00 $202.00

Building & Grounds $866.04 $1,237.04 $145.00

Pastor's Fund $1,893.85 $1,633.85 $1,669.85

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