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The HEARTbeat
H ear the good news
E xperience God’s grace
A ct & Mature in Faith
R each out in Love
T ell the story to others
A Church seeking after
God’s own HEART
Senior Pastor:
Rev. Doug Walker [email protected]
Admin. Assistant:
Stacy Halligan [email protected]
Financial Secretary:
Debbie Holliday [email protected]
Praise Team Leader:
Suzanne Kriesant [email protected]
Instrumentalist
Coordinator:
Terry O’Dell [email protected]
Mountainside Church
301 El Cano Drive
HSV, AR 71909
501-922-2626
October 23, 2019,
Stewards on the High Seas
Ever take a cruise? Rarely would you run into the captain during
operations of the ship, as he/she would be busy directing the navigation of the
vessel. I remember taking a tour of an aircraft carrier many years ago. I
found it most interesting when we were told the captain can almost be a pris-
oner on the bridge during operations. They have their own stateroom below
deck, but while the ship is underway the captain stays on the bridge in a very cramped room
where they sleep, eat, and accomplish other duties – never leaving the bridge.
On a cruise ship, the captain has the same duties. So the people you run into most
often are the stewards. These are the greeters, the hospitality individuals, those who work in
the galley, and those who clean the passengers’ rooms and fold the towels in to multiple shapes
for display on the bed. The stewards may have one of the most important jobs on a ship. If the
ship is having issues and docked, the captain’s duties may diminish, but the stewards will be
running around the ship like ants, tending to the needs of the patrons and keeping the dissatis-
faction level at a minimum. Therefore, the stewards of the ship have some of the greatest re-
sponsibilities on the floating city, with the goal of caring for reason they exist – the passengers.
Add the suffix “ship” to many words and you get a process or responsibility to work
toward a goal. Scholarship means a person receives funds to study or be a “scholar” and work
toward graduation. Apprenticeship describes a position where one works with an extremely
knowledgeable person to gain expertise. What about when you add the suffix “ship” to the word
“steward”?
First, to do so would indicate a process. It’s not a one-time event of being a steward
and you’re done. Just like those who are lifetime scholars, stewardship is a life-long responsi-
bility. Secondly, just like the steward on a ship, stewardship indicates a responsibility, a duty
if you will, to care for something very valuable.
In Old Testament times, the responsibility of caring for the tabernacle fell to the tribe
who had been set apart for service – the Levities. Their entire lives were focused on serving
God, performing sacrifices, praying, and conducting services. As such, they were to receive no
land when the Israelites crossed into the promise land. So what of the other tribes?
The other eleven tribes received land from which would come their livelihood with live-
stock and foodstuffs grown. Because of this blessing from God, the tribes were instructed to
bring a portion of livestock and grains into the temple, or as we find in scripture, the
“storehouse”. The Levites cared for many people in that society as well as run the dealings of
the temple. With the portions brought into the temple by the eleven tribes, the temple was
maintained, people in need were cared for, and offerings were made to God for the bounty He
had bestowed on the nation.
The only place God challenges us to test Him is in Malachi. He promises if we will
only follow His commandment to bring a tithe into the “storehouse”, His church, He will pour
out blessings so great we will not be able to hold them.
Stewardship is a responsibility. Stewardship is an honor. Stewardship is also a prom-
ise. By supporting the church with time, talents, prayers, gifts, and services, we are following
the call from God to care for HIS church and all that come in need. During this stewardship
season, let’s all keep in mind we are on a journey of the highest calling, as we cruise through
this life.
Straighten our stewardship uniforms and remember what we have in Christ’s church
because of Him – everlasting life to those who choose! Anchor’s away!!!!
CRAFT FAIR Saturday, November 2- 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mountainside United
Methodist Church
14th Annual Community Craft Fair
301 El Cano- Hot Springs Village
40 booths offering a wide range of gifts just in time for holiday
shopping!
FOR INFORMATION:
Karen 507-456-8207
Dixie 269-287-0402 or
Sue 501-915-2381
Volunteer men & women needed for the Mountainside Annual Craft Fair.
Dates: October 31st, November 1st & No-vember 2nd.
Please check the sign-up sheets on the table by the fireplace.
Opportunities to Connect and Engage
Looking for a way to serve?
Consider joining one of our Hospitality teams. This is an easy and fun way to meet oth-
ers by greeting them on a Sunday morning. We currently have seven teams and we
would like to add another team for 2020, giving us a total of eight teams. We are on a
rotating schedule that is posted on the bulletin board in the hall-
way.
We also have a list of substitutes that may be called on when
someone scheduled is out of town or just unable to help.
If this is something you would like to do, please contact Shirley
Roddenberry at 501-701-0038.
Thank You Tom Seibert! Several months ago, Tom Seibert brought to our attention that the
AED (automated external defibrillator) device we have at the church
was outdated and no longer compatible with the equipment carried by
LifeNet and other Village emergency vehicles. Tom researched the cost
of replacing our unit for $1,800, and Leadership decided to proceed
with the purchase. We learned this week that Tom also applied for a
grant to offset some of the cost, and were informed that LifeNet will
cover all but $600 of the replacement cost. So, within the next few
weeks we will have a new updated unit installed, and will then schedule a training session for
all interested parties in how to use the unit.
Thank you, Tom, for your care and concern for the people of Mountainside and our community,
and for your diligence in helping secure the grant.
We need baked goodies for our Craft Fair coming up.
Please sign up at the Connecting Counter and put
your aprons on!
Hospitality team this Sunday is Shirley Roddenberry, Joanne
Hanson and Liz, Bryna and Maddie Mathis.
Connect and Engage! Opportunities to Connect and Engage
PROJECT GIVING TREE
The Mountain Pine Schools were very happy to get the school supplies that we
collected for them. After visiting with the office we
asked if there was anything else they needed. They
suggested we help out the art department because the
art teacher has no budget to buy supplies.
Our Project Giving Tree program this month is to col-
lect supplies that can be used at their elementary
schools. A list is coming, but if you are shopping at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Wal-
mart, or any other stores, please pick something up for the kids. Mountainside
does a great job and with missions.
Let’s make a difference for the kids at Mountain Pine. Thanks!
Upper Room Gatherings
Our next Upper Room gathering will be on Tuesday, Nov. 5, meeting at the
church at 6:00 pm. We will have a chili supper with all participants invited to
bring a pot of their favorite chili or a side dish.
As always, all Mountainsiders are invited to attend
these gatherings, and to invite friends, neighbors, and
new acquaintances to come and experience the Moun-
tainside spirit.
The lesson will be led by Rev. Doug and Terry Crum-
pler and will center on the recent Leadership Institute which they attended, and
their “take aways” from the conference.
Deadlines: If you would like to put anything in the
bulletin or the HEARTbeat, you can contact Stacy
at 922-2626 or [email protected].
Please have HEARTbeat articles in by Tuesday at
noon and Bulletin articles in by Wednesday by 8
a.m.
Sunday-
The Big “T”
Deuteronomy 14: 22-27
Rev. Doug Walker
Connect and Engage! Opportunities to Connect and Engage
Christmas Music in our HEARTS…..What’s your Christmas Top 5? I know we haven’t even made it to Thanksgiving yet but I’m asking about Christmas? It is with good reason….it’s that time of year for those of us planning worship to look at the arch of the season of Advent and the glorious celebration of Christ’s birth. And so I’m listening to hear what God wants our worship to look like…. But we know - our worship isn’t about the folks up front. We just provide the music. In fact, our Music Ministry at Mountainside is about all of us praising God and loving each other. So I’m looking for some information from you, my dear Chorus mem-bers…. When you think of Advent and Christmas – what songs do you love? What songs move your soul? Any songs that can bring you to tears or give you goosebumps? THESE are the songs I want to know. Old, traditional, or new and contemporary – I want to know all of them – even if it is just Silent Night – I want to know how God is talking to you through music Email me your Christmas top 5 (or top 10 or 3 or just your 1 favorite) at [email protected]. Text a few songs to me - 501-507-8988. Or - You can call and leave me a voice mail at 501-507-8988 too (if technology isn’t your strong suit). And to start us off – here is one of my “goosebump songs”- Wonderful Counselor by John Michael Talbot (https://youtu.be/ILahGjFHQB0) Every time we come together - I thank God for your voice and your presence... With so much love- Suz Lamoureux Kriesant
Homebound/Limited Mobility:
Marcella Redd @ Mt. Carmel
Gladys Dohrer @ Mt. Carmel
Rich & Alice Coombs at Good Sam’s
Ron Stucky at Good Sam’s
Those Needing our Prayers:
Kathy Chandler
Bev Drake
Steve Rogers
Voni Ferguson
Joy Dressler
Brady Hobbs
Suzanne Kriesant
Dan Kriesant
Carol Pendleton
Mary Pullen
For additions, corrections or deletions to the weekly prayer list, please email Stacy at [email protected]
Prayer Requests:
My mother Brenda Cole-Clark. (Caroline
Skinner)
Brady needs a great deal of prayer for im-
proved health after a severe flare of fi-
bromyalgia this week; For David Williams of
Fox & Foal to recover his voice. (Hobbs
Family)
“...pray for each other so that you may be
healed. The prayer of a righteous person is
powerful and effective.”
James 5:16
If you would like to be taken off the prayer
at home list, please call the church office
at 922-2626
For our Military and Family in Service: Let
us all be mindful of those who have sacrificed and still stand on the
front lines so that we may have freedom.
For the Leaders of our Nation and State.
PRAYER CONCERNS
