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January 2013
2013 Goals for St. John�’s United Methodist Church Recommended by Church Council and Adopted at Charge Conference on December 4, 2012
Goal 1- We will develop a hospitality plan that is consistent and applies to all worship services by February 2013.
We will record/track the number of visitors at each service. Letters or emails will be sent by pastors to all visitors who leave their contact information in the first week after the visit. Each service will have in place trained: Greeters (persons who will greet and answer questions at doors) Ushers (persons who will answer questions and give bulletins/brochures in worship) Encouragers (persons who will intentionally welcome visitors once inside worship space by not
just greeting them, but introducing them to folks, and inviting them to Sunday school or meals/special events)
Responders (persons who will visit each visitor with bread/cookies in the first week after the visit) Hospitality Team will be formed for 2013, consisting of representatives from the above work groups and including at least one person from each worship service.
Church Council will review monthly.
Goal 2 - Every person in leadership (on Church Council) is in one ongoing small group class in 2013. Definition of ongoing small group: a group that includes prayer, devotion, and fellowship of about 12 people.
Marsha Findlay and Bill Porter will develop a survey to give to Church Council to share common interests and formulate a list of new small group possibilities. Church Council will review quarterly and monitor progress.
Goal 3 -We will continue to pay our apportionments in full and be recognized as a Third Mile Rainbow Covenant Church in 2013.
Church Council will conduct a quarterly review of apportionments and district asking contributions. Missions will give quarterly written reports to Church Council. The Center will give quarterly written reports to Church Council.
Goal 4 - All worship services will celebrate a �“Change the World Weekend�” in the summer of 2013.
We will begin with worship in the worship space, and then the worship attendees will engage in various opportunities for ministry. All age levels will be given appropriate opportunities. There will also be op-portunities for persons with limited mobility. Every member of the Church Council will be encouraged to provide leadership for that day.
St. John�’s Parsonage Addresses Senior Pastor: 2237 Fairhaven Road, Davenport, IA 52803 Assoc. Pastor: 2715 Avalon Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722
STAFF CONTACT LIST
(Pastors, Lay Employees and Volunteer Staff)
Anne Lippincott, Senior Pastor, ext. 203 [email protected]
Ron Carlson, Associate Pastor, ext. 204
Beth Boudreau, Director of Children and Family Ministries,
ext. 231 [email protected]
Linda Clark, Administrative Secretary, ext. 202 [email protected]
Steve Ernst, Director of Jesus Country Worship, ext. 210
[email protected] Mitzi Harris, Organist, ext. 214
Linda Hoppe, Director of Living Faith! Worship, ext. 212 [email protected]
Pennie Kellenberger, Director of The Center and Youth Outreach, ext. 306 [email protected]
Dave Meumann, Director of Music and Media Ministries, ext. 207 [email protected]
Jamie Nielsen, Youth Small Groups
Lacy Skahill, Business Manager at The Center ext. 301
Michael Slininger, Director Youth Ministries, ext. 233 [email protected]
Don Sprosty, Financial Secretary, ext. 205
Glenn Wilkerson, Building Superintendent, ext. 208
(563) 324-5278 On the web: www.stjohnsumc-dav.com
E-mail: [email protected]
PRAYER BOOKMARK as of December 21, 2012
Church family who are in the hospital Genesis East: No one at this time. Genesis West: No one at this time. University of Iowa Hospital: Gary Matteson Released in the month of November and December: Judith Eckstein, Katherine Odem, Melinda Rudish, Violette Kucera, Mar-garet Slyter, Jean Schulz, Phyllis Parry, Bambi Hout, Evalyn Mil Vanzandbergen, Mabel L. Schmidt, Paul Jeys, Marian Clark, Claire Clapp
Grieving families The families of: John Harris, Curtis Lowry, John Kvapil, Waneeta Buck, Connie Lower, Darlene Erickson, Patsy Cassatt, Genievee Bollman, Jane (Mrs. Clem) Werner Helen Harbison (mother of Kathy Fugate), Naomi Burke (mother of David Burke), Lucille Ibbotson (mother of Nancy Meeker), Richard Gless (brother of Rachel Gless), Hazel Schiller (grandmother of Lindsey Wells)
Church family who are in care centers Amber Ridge, Moline: Wil Wright Bickford Cottage, Davenport: Darlene and Sherman Blomme Country Manor: Joan Picht Grand Haven Retirement Community, Eldridge, IA: Betty Ashcraft Manor Care, Bettendorf, IA: Betty Border Ridgecrest, Crest Health: Hilda Brown, Carl and Irma Dressel-haus, Virginia Keny, Myla Oldenburg, , Jim Shelton, Marian War-ner Senior Star Assisted Living: Marjorie Dawson, Ann Duede, Hazel Mae McGowan, Phyllis Parry St. Mary�’s Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center: Henry Britcher, Aimee Brown Church family in a combat area Captain Nathan Hier in Afghanistan
St. John�’s UMC
St. John�’s UMC: To add to the prayer bookmark, you can contact us at: 563-324-5278. We want to be in prayer for all those in need; however, to add a name to the Prayer Book-mark, we need the permission of the person or a family mem-ber. It is also appreciated when you let us know of changes in your prayer concern.
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Vision of the New Year �“Athenians�….when I arrived here the other day, I was fascinated with all the shrines I came across. And then I found one inscribed: To the God nobody knows. I�’m here to introduce you to this God�…the unknown is now known, and he is calling for a radical life change.�” From Paul�’s speech at Athens found in Acts 2:22-32 from The Message Several years ago, Steve (my husband) and I were very blessed to be part of a trip that re-traced Paul�’s journey to Rome. One of our most significant moments took place in Athens. We took a late night walk. We saw and heard a bunch of people climbing to the top of this rocky hill, and we decided to check it out. It was actually tricky because we really had to rock climb to the top. For me it was a challenge, but I kept going. At first, I just wanted to get to the top like everybody else. I wondered what I would see. But after a few minutes of climbing, I just hoped I could find good hand holds and actually make it to the top. I didn�’t really think about what was at the top, I just prayed I�’d get there! And I kept going�….because it was too late to go back down! Finally, we reached the top and �– Wow! �– it was well worth the effort. We beheld a breathtaking night time view of Athens. We sat there with the rest of the folk, and I felt wonder, inspiration, and a deep connection to God. The next day, Steve and I took a tour of the Acropolis in Athens and the tour guide had us look over to a rocky hill. It was the one we had climbed the night before. The guide explained that very hill was Mars Hill �– the place where Paul made his speech about the identity of God long ago to the people of Athens as described in the Bible in the book of Acts. Some Athenians heard and embraced the vision of Paul�’s words for a radical life change. Most did not. Many of us make resolutions that call for a radical life change as we live into the New Year. Sometimes we succeed. Very often, we fail. Sometimes obstacles make it hard to hold on to the vision we had at the beginning. There are times we just struggle to keep going. But if we persevere, we will discover wonder and find a deep connection to God who will energize and sustain us for all that is ahead of us. My prayer for all of us in 2013 is that we at St. John�’s United Methodist Church will live and serve in such a way that leaves no doubt about how much we love our Savior who has changed us from the inside out. Peace and Goodwill, Rev. Anne
ECARDS FROM ST. JOHN�’S UMC St John's United Methodist Church has started a new Ministry: E-Card Ministries. Greeting cards will be sent to your E-mail by the Church from MSN American Greet-ings. E-Cards will be sent to visitors and to members on Holidays. In the future we hope to include other occasions. Now is the perfect time to update your email address with the church. Please call the church office or send your Email address to [email protected]. If you would prefer not to get greeting cards by Email you may opt out by sending your request to [email protected]. Thank you to Mel Lower for coordinating this ministry.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Unit Meeting: Wednesday, January 9 @ 12:00 noon. Luncheon in Fellowship Hall Topic: A Personal Mission Presenter: Kay Hobbs Kay will give us a look at her many trips to foreign missions as a nurse Reservations: Call Pat Burroughs at 322-8302 Please call Pat with their number of reservations by Sunday before the meeting. Hostess: Executive Committee Friendship: Naomi DVAP: Deborah Diapers: Elizabeth
UMW CIRCLE MEETING
Deborah: Tuesday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor Hostess: Linda Jantz Dorcas: Tuesday, January 22 @ 6:00 p.m. in the Wesley Room Hostess: Cheryl Milder Elizabeth: Wednesday, January 16 at 12:00 noon in the Wesley Room Hostess: Elaine Shupe Joanna: Tuesday, January 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor Hostess: Deb Buchanan Co-Hostess: Carolee Stanley Martha: Wednesday, January 16 @ 12:45 Northridge Party Room Naomi: Wednesday, January 16 at 12:00 noon in the Parlor A salad luncheon
Thank you to everyone who had anything to do with the Children�’s Ba-zaar. We think it was a success! We had about 150 kids, about the same as last year. They had a blast. We
had so many donations, but they really cleaned us out. That is a good thing. Now we need to start saving for next year. If you have a chance after Christmas, we need lots of large Christmas bags, Christmas decorations, or any small gifts for moms, dads, teachers, etc. We hope to have as many or more kids next year. Thanks for any help you can give us.
JAZZ AND JUST DESSERTS If you haven�’t ever attended one of these events, you are really missing out on a lot of fun and really great desserts. Please put Friday, February
8,on your calendar. That evening at 7:00 be prepared to have great fun and scrumptious desserts. The cost is only $12.00 and remember, you can eat as much dessert as you would like. Ray Wierson and Friends will be present-ing our 12th annual Jazz and Just Desserts music. You don�’t want to miss this fun time.
FINANCIAL UPDATE Monthly financial reports are available in the church office for both the church and The Center.
FOUNDATION BIRTHDAY FUND The St. John's United Methodist Church Foundation would like to thank the following members of St. John's for their contributions to the Foundation Birthday Fund. As our Foundation grows we are able to assist more projects and needs of our church. Thank you: Doris Blackburn, Martha Border, Donald Fisher, Greta Foreman, Linda Jantz, Gene & Jean Lambert, Ann Lietz, Beth Mast, Marjorie O'Dell, Bill & Betty Stone, Anita Sundin, Joan Waggoner, and Wayne Wagner, Barbara Groenenboom, Don Foreman, Rita Blanchard, Jack Dane, Michele Dane, and Paul Holzworth.
ADULT FELLOWSHIP Adult Fellowship will not meet in the months of January and Febru-ary. Meetings will resume in March and always on the first Wednesday of the month.
Thank you. Louise Henry
MISSIONS UPDATE Willie Trusheim, Missions Committee Coordinator
Kids Against Hunger Offering January 5 and 6 Our first Manna for Mission Offering is for one of the greatest needs of people locally, nationally, and in the world. Food is a daily necessity. People go to bed hunger everywhere. Kids Against Hunger provides a good protein meal for $.25 . Vitamins, proteins, and rice are packaged. We would like to raise $500.00 toward this project. The packaging will take place at The Center on February 2. It would also be great to have a team of at least 10 or more children youth, and adults come and help package the food. February 2 is World Food Day, so people everywhere will be focused on providing food for needy. Join in and help. Give $5,$10, or whatever you can. Mark your offering envelope "Kids Against Hunger.�” Thanks!! Mission Committee.
Human Relations Day This offering will be Jan 19 and 20. Our gifts are used to help with community relations focused on youth ministries. There are count-less needs for better youth relationships and family life. Gangs, bullying, violence are problems in every community. An envelope will be provided for your gift. Hopefully we can give $250.00 for this need. Thanks!! Missions Committee
Thank you for your mission giving in 2012. You have been very generous in your support. If you receive the Tidings and want to give to missions of the United Methodist Church, some sugges-tions are Heifer Project (giving animals, chickens, rabbits, sheep, goats, pigs), Self Help International (seed, proteins, small loans), Red Bird School or Medical Clinic, disaster relief, blankets, and UMCOR . Mark your gift, and if you want it counted on this year�’s taxes, it must be in the office on December 30. Offering Dates in 2013 to help you plan your Special Offerings: Jan 5,6 Kids Against Hunger--Goal $500.00 Jan 19, 20 Human Relations Day-- Goal $250.00 Feb. 2,3 Blanket Sunday--Goal $2,000.00 March One Great Hour of Sharing --Goal $950.00 March Easter Offering
UPDATE ON BLOOD DRIVE
A BIG thank you to all of you who so generously donated at our Blood Drive, on November 20. This was the most successful drives that we have had. 42 units were col-lected, and we had several �“first time donors.�” Our mis-sion was accomplished! Many thanks to all my committee members �– Cindy and Bernie Carpenter, Vivian and Mar-lin Cook, Marilyn Hartman, Leah and Wayne Wagner, and Barb and Danny White. They put in many hours to make this a success. Be sure and mark your calendar for our next drive on June 11, 2013, and remember your cannot donate elsewhere 56 days before. Thanks to all who gave of their blood so others may live. Kay Hobbs
Happy 2013!!!! Come join us
for our Celebration Service lunch following 11:00 service on
Sunday, January 13
The menu will be: Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup
Bakery Fresh Bread Mixed fruit cup
Variety of Jello cakes
Be sure to bring a friend! Hope to see you there!!
PRAYER AT ST. JOHN�’S We all have our own times and styles of praying, but however we pray it is part of our lifeline to God!�” Our Jesus Country and Living Faith! services are small, inti-mate, praying & caring groups. The prayer chain gets many requests from them. The services in the sanctuary are larger and more formal, but still there is a lot of con-cern and prayer. Prayer not only connects us with God but to each other. When we pray for others, they be-come known to us in a unique way.
The PRAYER BOOKMARK has been added to the weekly bulletin. If you or a family member wants to be lifted in prayer on the bookmark and/or prayer chain, please call the church office at 324-5278 or Janice Becker at 355-3981 and let us know of your wishes or fill out a prayer card in your service and state if you want the request to be on the prayer bookmark. It will be on the prayer chain which is more private and in-cludes a large variety of prayer concerns. It is important that you get permission to put the prayer request on the bookmark and/or chain as some people want their prayer needs to be between them and God. It is also ap-preciated when you let us know of changes in your prayer concern!
Many Thanks to St. John�’s United Methodist Church for your special gift of the lovely poinsettia to us,. It is much appreciated and enjoyed. Thank you most sincerely �—the size fits perfectly in my small quarters. I love it.
Dear St. John�’s, thank you for the lovely poinsettia plant. It is such a nice size for my small quarters here. Thank you for remembering me. I do miss at-tending St. John�’s very much. Thank you again.
The Lower family wishes to thank you all for your Prayers, Love and Support over the loss of Con-stance Lower who passed on 10-18-2012. As many of you are aware, Constance loved photography. As a way to honor her, her son Mel has set up the Constance Lower Memorial Website at
www.constancelower.com
The Lower family invites you all to view some of the many photos Constance has taken over the years.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. Words are not enough to express how wonderful it was to be with and see all of our friends from Christmas Con-certs past. Friday, December 14, 2012 was probably one of our best Cool Yule concerts to date.
We had a few funny moments (as we age we forget words and where we are on pages) but friends laugh through the tiny hiccups of life. You let us have fun, share joys, laugh and, best of all, do what we as a band love most �– share the happiness music gives us with you.
Ray, Scott, Jeff, Ken, Elizabeth, Ezra, Jay and I want to thank each and everyone of you for attending the concert on Friday. And we especially want to thank Joyce, Alli-son and Evan Haack for helping set up, serve and clean up. The best roadies ever!
Finally, even though we are no longer the official Celebra-tion Band of St. John�’s United Methodist Church, this church, its members and friends will always have a spe-cial place in our hearts.
On behalf of the entire band and their families we wish you all a wonderful and Merry Christmas. We hope to continue to see you around the church. Barbara Campagna
2013 Flower calendar is now up! Sign up for altar flowers for Sunday morning worship ser-vices on the calendar in the hallway on the main level on the Sacristy door. (You should place your own flower order to
be delivered to the church office on Friday afternoon in mem-ory or honor of a loved one.) For further information, please read the instructions on the door or contact the church office at 563-324-5278.
2012 POINSETTIAS Given by: In Honor of: Barbara Parry Phyllis Parry Given by: In Memory of: Rich & Teri Adams Parents: Robert and Nita Adams, Bette Caster Robert & Barbara Beeks Son: Robert Dale Beeks Rita Blanchard Parents: Miles and Edna Stevens, sister De Cite Hammer Don and Michelle Buser Betty Michealkamp-Buser and Paul �“Butch�” Buser Connie Britcher Kenneth �“Butch�” McCleary Bernie & Cindy Carpenter Parents: Andrew & Lillian Cracker and Holli & Candacy Carpenter Jerry and Joanne Clemmens Parents: Harold and Dorothy Clemmens, Oscar Guyer and Netha Ben-
ninghoff, and our beloved daughter: Katy Schluensen and Paula Egolf Verna Cudmore Husband; Keith Cudmore Patrick, Hayley, Emily and Nash English Vincent Goodall Patrick, Ronald King, Clifford and Bertha King and Harry
and Ruth Haley The family of Verna Freeman Vena Freeman Dick and Karen Grimm Their Parents Rhea and Skip Hambright All their family and friends Gary & Linda Jantz Parents: Paul & Maxine Barnes, Mary & Steve Smith Mel Lower Mother: Constance Lower Tabitha Olson Brother: Stewart Eugene Olson Barbara Parry Jayne Parry and Vernon Parry Mary Schenck Cale Schenck Mrs. Dorothy Schwartz Edward C. Schwartz Larry and Carol Sharpe Their Parents Randy Shipman William J. Shipman, Russell W. Shipman, Dave & Brenda Ford Gary Smith Virginia Smith Wayne Machamer & Galye Spaans Sue Ann Machamer & Daryl Spaans Joan, Mark & Karen Tisinger Wayne Tisinger Brian & Jill Utter & Family; Judy & Geri Jones Jack Jones & Rod Byars Pam Dannacher Zepeda & Family Shirley Anderson & Lois Arp CARELINK Given by: In Honor of: Carol Baldry Loving grandchildren: Gabby, Amanda, Sarah, and Luke Elizabeth & Marina Hess Mom & Grandma Lillian Peltier Given by: In memory of: Richard Terri Adams Parents: Robert and Nita Adams, Bette Caster Betty Breaw Husband: Dick Breaw and Parents: Mr. and Mrs. William Brandon Don and Michelle Buser Betty Michealkamp-Buser and Paul �“Butch�” Buser Bobbie Chant and Family Byron L. Chant Bernie & Cindy Carpenter Andrew & Lillian Cracker & Holli & Candacy Carpenter The family of Verna Freeman Vena Freeman Rhea & Skip Hambright All their family and friends Sharon Imming Richard Imming Gary & Linda Jantz Parents: Paul & Maxine Barnes, Mary & Steve Smith Jeff and Shari Laughlin Ed and Merri Lou Laughlin and Alvin and Betty Rietueld Ruth Lounsberry Loved ones, husband and children Tabitha Olson Brother: Stewart Eugene Olson Betty Schurke Verdon Schurke, Son: Dean & Brad Schurke, Grandson: Jason Cook Wayne Machamer & Galye Spaans Sue Ann Machamer & Daryl Spaans Lavonne Stapp Parents and brother: Ed and &Jessie May Klahr and David Klahr Joan, Mark & Karen Tisinger Wayne Tisinger
PIECES OF GRACE
With this note we start a new calendar year. The new year provides us with an opportunity to take stock in where we are, look at where we want to be, and start moving in that direction. Many people do this every year regarding their weight. They will decide they need to lose a few pounds, start a diet and start
working out at a gym. Every January there seems to be a surge of people working out at the YMCA. Then in February there are less and with each passing month there are less and less people working out. I do not think this is because everyone suddenly lost all of the weight that they planned to lose. I think it is because it takes time and energy to get in shape. It is not easy to do. It takes a commitment and determination. Getting in shape doesn�’t just happen. The same thing happens with our goals as a church. We want more involvement, and deeper commitment from our congregation. We as a church make goals to help us get there, and then we work to get where we want to be. Our church leadership set goals around church attendance, stewardship, missions and evangelism. We are in a good place now, but we want to be in a better place next year at this time. Just like getting in shape, these goals will not just happen. We will have to make an effort throughout the year to get where we want to be. It will not just happen because we want it to happen, or even if we �“need�” it to happen. We need to roll up our sleeves and do what needs to be done, not waiting for the other guy to do it. If each of us does not take a piece of responsibility, not only will we be ten pounds more over weight, our church will not be where we want it to be.
Grace and Peace Ron
By the time you receive this, all that hustle and bustle of Christmas will be long forgotten. Our count for December was 378 items. This was a good count We received 82 cans of vegetables, 51 boxes of mac & cheese, 38 cans of soup, 18 cans of pudding, 14 cans of pasta/stew and 19 boxes/packages of ce-real. What a great variety. We also received many other items, and a big thanks to all of you who do-nated to the food pantry. Our final November count was 807 items. We were down from last year but, I look at it this way, any little bit helps and is very much appreciated. I am sure the families who received the food boxes from the Center were very pleased.
Now that winter is approaching, can soups and crackers along with hot chocolate will be appreciated. Don't forget the after school snacks for the children. Again, thank you all for a great year of donating to the Food Pantry, and may God Bless each and everyone of you.
Church Closing Information:
As adopted by the Staff-Parish Relations Committee: In the event of inclement weather, we at St John�’s UMC will follow the Davenport Public Schools lead. If school is cancelled on a day, the church will be closed and all meetings and groups scheduled for the church that day will be cancelled. If the school system declares an early out, all activities from that point forward will be cancelled at the church. Once a cancellation takes effect, for the safety of all, all church activi-ties will be cancelled. We will not cancel weekend worship, but we encourage you to use your best judgment on those days. Your safety is of primary importance. Scheduled weddings or funerals will not be cancelled for weather. We will notify the local media as soon as we are aware of cancellations. We will also post notifications on our church website at www.stjohnsumc-dav.com.
TROOP 6 NEWS By Wanda Cover
We would like to welcome 4 new scouts: Gavin Cobine, Koby Dirk, Adam Ek-
strom, and Kevin Hill. These boys bridged November 13th from Cub Scout Pack 667 to our troop. For November�’s outing we were tent camping at Eden Valley in Clinton County, IA, where the Friday night temperature dropped be-low 32 degrees, allowing the 9 scouts and 3 adults in attendance to earn the Polar Bear Winter Camping award. On Saturday we worked on compass skills. We also worked
with our new scouts on Totin�’ Chip and fire building while the older scouts went for a hike. On Sunday we all went on a hike so the new scouts could cross the swinging
bridge. With the arrival of winter, December was the first of three cabin campouts we have planned. We visited Ingersoll Scout Reservation, London Mills. IL. While there we worked on require-
ments for rank advancement. Saturday morning we awoke to rain, so we used the time to work indoors on requirements. Later we were able to get outdoors for a hike to explore the camp.
At our weekly meetings we have been preparing for the up-coming Klondike Derby in January, an event we always enjoy. We continue to ask that you keep our troop in your thoughts and prayers. From the youth and adults of Troop 6, we wish you Merry Christ-mas and a Happy New Year.
TRACKS January 2013
Follow Christ, Make Tracks
A L L K I DS F O R
C H R I S T!
Created by Beth Boudreau
TUBING @ SNOWSTAR Sunday, January 6th: 6:00-8:00 All Families are invited and encouraged to go to Snowstar on January 6th for TUBING!! Last year everyone had a blast. �“Edge�” is going as a group, and will meet at the church. Families just go there on your own, pick up tickets from Beth and pay for them at that time. PLEASE EMAIL BETH ASAP IF YOU PLAN TO GO! (email address below). If we have a certain number of tickets reserved ahead, you�’ll get a discount. You can still go at the last minute, but your tickets will not be held with the St. John�’s group if I don�’t know by Jan. 3rd so I can call them. If this is cancelled because of a blizzard (remember those?!) I will email the families signed up that morning/afternoon, so please check if you are wondering. There are concession stands right there in the lodge building; we are not allowed to bring food in. If you want to ski, you may, but you are on your own for those tickets. Waivers will need to be signed ahead of time for under-18s and I will have them at church.
Beth Boudreau 563-324-5278 Home 309.798.0477
DivorceCare DivorceCare is a video based discussion series from New Initiative Ministries, and will be a new small group at St. John�’s. This informal and informative class is for men and women dealing with separation or divorce. The class will be held on Wednesdays for 10 weeks from Feb. 20 - April 24, 2013, from 7:00�—8:30 p.m. It will be facilitated by Pastor Ron Carlson and Beth Boudreau, Children & Family Ministry director, who has been a participant and team member in a DivorceCare group in Geneseo IL for the past three semesters. The class is open to everyone, so if you are interested or know of some-one who is, please call St. John�’s for more informa-tion at 563-324-5278.
HAPPY & BLESSED NEW YEAR TO ALL!
Thank You to Mitzi Harris and all the Kids, Youth and Parents who helped and supported our Chil-dren�’s Musical on Dec. 16th. The children came to Sunday School early from the beginning of November in order to learn the songs well. Over 40 �“stocking sacks�” were prepared as a treat to take home that day, for all the kids who came for practice! We didn�’t usually have 40 at one time, but families showed an interest and the chil-dren were familiar with the music. Without that support, it would be diffi-cult to prepare a new musical each year. May your 2013 be filled with hope and peace in the Spirit of a new birth: Jesus.
Kids Wednesday evenings in Janu-ary are Costume Choir: Jan. 9th & 23rd; 4/5th Grade Youth: Jan. 16th & 30th. Both are from 5:30-6:30 and serve a light supper. Costume Choir is for K�—5th.
St. John�’s policy on �“snow day�” cancellations for activities at the church follows the Davenport School District closings. If school is cancelled for inclement weather, or is dismissed early for the same reason, the evening activities for Children, Youth and Adults are cancelled at church. Late starts are NOT a reason for cancelations here. Notification will also be on the website and on local TV sta-tions.
Next Children�’s Council meeting will be Sunday, Jan. 13th at 11:00 in LL06. If you have any ques-tions about the work of our family ministry council, please call/email Beth.
Safe Sanctuary Training Online will be available soon; watch email for notification.
Nursery needs one more staff attendant. Call Beth if you would like to interview for the job on alternate Sundays:: 18 yrs or over.
THIS �‘N THAT
Sunday January 6th we will be going
to Snow-star from 6pm-
8pm to enjoy the slopes
on inter-tubes of course.
Dear Friends,
A new year begins! 2013 brings exiting experience as usual in the EDGE Youth ministry. And it all starts in the first month of the year.
The first Sunday of January we head to Snowstar to slide down some amazing snow hills on inter-tubes. We will meet at St. John�’s 5:30pm we will head to Snowstar about 5:45pm. The event will end at 8pm and then we will re-turn to St. John�’s for pick up.
Also, this January we begin are yearly sub-sale fund-raiser. We will be handing out order forms for Sand-wiches Sunday
January 13th and Sunday January 20th. We will be handing out Sandwiches Sunday January 27th. The cost is $5 for a 6-inch and $10 for a foot-long. Please support our amazing EDGE Youth Ministry at St. John�’s
by buying one of these deli-cious sandwiches.
Finally, The month of January draws us closer to the Youth Strike Event the first weekend in February. Youth Strike is an awesome youth rally put on by the United Methodist Church in
Des Moines, IA. It is a great bonding experi-ence for the youth. For those who have their money and forms in we will be meeting at St. John�’s at 4pm Fri-day February 1st , leaving at 4:15pm, and returning Sunday Feb-ruary 3rd at 3pm.
What a great start to a new year!!!
God Bless
Youth Director
Michael Slininger
N E W Y E A R ! ! ! N E W F E A R ? N O T H E R E ! ! !
Life on the EDGE!
January
Tubing 6
Revelation 13
Revelation: Part 2 20
Revelation: part 3 27
Youth Strike 3
January Volume 4, Issue 1
Schedule of events: Wednesday High School Service 7-8pm @ SkateChurch Rec-Room
High School Skatechurch 5-9pm (Wednesday)
Skatechurch 6-10pm (Fridays)
Bike Night 5-9pm(Saturdays)
Edge Youth group 6-8pm (Sundays)
Youth Strike Hopefully by now you have the forms filled out and turned in. If not get them in fast. We will be leaving Fri-day February 1st at 4:15pm.
Contact us:
Michael Slininger Jamie Nielsen
Director of Youth Ministry Youth Discipleship
563 210 9408 515 890 0439
Michaels@stjohnsumc dav.com [email protected]
Tubing
St. John�’s United Methodist Church
109 E. 14th Street
Davenport, IA 52803
Monthly Tidings deadline NOON on: January 23, 2012
(covering all February events) E-mail your articles to: [email protected]
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
Permit No. 54
Davenport, IA
One Church, Many Worship Opportunities (Sanctuary of church, unless otherwise noted)
Classic worship (traditional) Sundays @ 8:30 a.m. Living Faith! worship Sundays @ 9:45 a.m.(The Center) Celebration worship @ 11 a.m. The Edge Youth worship Sundays @ 6 p.m. Jesus Country worship Saturdays @ 5:30 p.m. (Fellowship Hall)
SkateChurch (skaters) Fridays @ 6 �— 10 p.m. (The Center) SkateChurch (bikers) Saturdays 5 �—9 p.m.(The Center)
Address Service Requested
The church office will be closed the following days in celebration of the New Year�’s Holiday: December 31 and January 2. In case of pastoral emergencies, please call the church office @ 563-324-5278. Messages will be checked twice each day.
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