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OCTOBER 2013
The Newsletter of Events and Opportunities for Friends of First United Methodist Church of Loveland
ORev. Dr. Jane Youtz Riecke Senior Pastor
Rev. Lauren Miller Minister of Christian Education
Judy Graff Caring Ministries and Discipleship
Ann Kessler Youth Ministries
Jim Corlett Business Manager
Patty Gregory Administrative Assistant
Mike Gillette Lay Missioner
Cynthia Paquette Ministry Intern
Josh Walker Ministry Intern
Judith Pearson Organist
Lois Underwood Double Diamonds and Good News Choir, Director
David Dunbar Chancel Choir Director
Susan Harding Bell Choir Director and Children's Choir Director
Tina Stinson Nursery Coordinator
Anna Boyle Nursery Staff
Trunk ‘R Treat October 274:00-6:00pm
The very popular Trunk ‘R Treat, will take place on Sunday, October 27, 4:00 – 6:00 pm. To make this a successful church and community event, we need your help in the following ways!
1. Decorated car trunks at which the chil-dren will Trick or Treat. 2. TREATS! 3. Administrative help to get out the postcards to the community.
If you can help in any of these ways to make this an exciting and fun eve-ning for families, please contact Rev. Lauren 667-0876 or [email protected], or just stop by her office on the second floor. A sign-up
sheet will be at the Ask Me Desk along with a bin in which to put candy treats.
Thank you so much for your support of this terrific outreach to the families of our church and community!
SUNDAYS8:30 a.m.Traditional Service9:45 a.m.Praise Worship11:00 a.m.Traditional Service
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Worship Schedule for October 2013
October 6 One In Christ Throughout the Whole Wide World Ephesians 2: 11-22 World Communion Sunday
October 13 An Attitude of Gratitude Phil 4: 10-20
October 20 Living a Grateful Life in a ‘Gimme’ World Phil 4: 4-8
October 27 Sharing to Live and Living to Share Luke 6: 37-38 Commitment Sunday
Times Of Worship
THE PASTOR'S PENThe events of this past week have shifted priorities and values for many of us. The flooding of Larimer, Weld, and Boulder Counties has caused all of us to re-evaluate who we are and what we believe. I am proud that FUMC has shown what a vital faith community we are by providing the means for volunteers to be housed, making flood buckets and health kits and giving of themselves to those who need a listening ear and a helpful hand. Christ is alive and among us through all our actions. Thanks be to God for your good works in the world.
Our work in the name of Christ is representative of a vital faith; of a desire to embody God’s love and mercy in the world through our dis-cipleship; and of a strong commitment to change lives and transform the world. We are the people of FUMC and we have much to offer the world in Christ’s name.
I believe the question before each of us though, is how do we continue that witness in 2014? How do we prepare for the generations of believ-ers yet to follow us? How do we pass along this witness to others in a way that bears fruit? How do we continue to be a vital congregation?
There are many ways we can witness to God’s love active in our lives. We can choose to increase our attendance at worship and worship more frequently. We can choose to actively invite others to church with us. We can choose to nurture others by being a part of our caring friends minis-try. We can make a commitment to growth in our personal discipleship through Bible studies or a small group experience. We can choose to serve in any one of several ministry opportunities that help to change lives in our community. What shape your discipleship commitment takes is up to you.
As we consider our individual discipleship commitments for 2014, I hope we would prayerfully consider how we each might increase our witness through our prayers, our presence, our tithes, and our service. There is so much to be done…so many who need to see God’s love. How will you do your part?
In Christ’s love, Rev. Dr. Jane
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WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY OCTOBER 6Please consider making a scholarship gift to United Methodist university students on World Communion Sunday, October 6th.
Serving others is important to Erin Adachi-Kriege. The sophomore at the Univer-sity of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Wash., makes it a point to be involved in mission work.
Her hometown congregation, Epworth United Methodist Church, Berkeley, Calif., planted the seed. "I attended church every Sunday and was there for other activi-ties throughout the week," Adachi- Kreige recalls. "Church was, and still is, a very big part of my life."
As a teen, she served as a youth group leader. "The church encouraged me to be-come involved in my community," she says.
While Adachi-Kriege has not decided on a major, her studies likely will center on service. "I will want to have a career," she notes, "where I can be active in my com-munity and work to benefit it as much as possible."
Adachi-Kriege, who is Caucasian and Filipino, was grateful to receive the World Communion Sunday Ethnic Scholarship.
World Communion Sunday calls the church to reach out to all people and model diversity among God's children. The offering benefits World Communion Scholar-ships, the Ethnic Scholarship Program and the Ethnic In-Service Training Pro-gram.
SPIRITUAL GIFTS CLASSWould you like to understand yourself better? How does your personality type affect your relationships with God and others? Why are some devotional disciplines and patterns better suited to you than others? What can you do to enrich your personality and allow God to use you more fully for His kingdom purposes? If you are seeking answers to these questions, this Spiritual Gifts class is for you. The personality assessment used here is the widely accepted Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® instrument. The author, Dr. Reg Johnson analyzes the various personality types with actual case studies from Scripture and offers biblically based guide-lines to manage personality vulnerabilities and affirm personality strengths. The goal is spiritual growth. This two-part class will be offered on December 2nd and 9th at 6:30 – 8pm.
If you are interested in this class, please sign up at the Ask Me desk or contact Cynthia Paquette at 970-568-8690 or [email protected].
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!
Another means of communication for our staff is our Facebook Page, First UMC Loveland. We regularly send out announcements, post pictures of events and make invitations to events through our Facebook Page. Right now we have 80 likes for our page. We’d like to have at least 150. Can you help us reach our goal? Sign in to Facebook and then search for our page, First UMC Loveland, then hit the “like” button. We promise we will do our best to keep you up to date on activi-ties.
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Date: Wednesday, October 23rd Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.Place: TBATitle: Stress-Less Holiday Strategies Description: Have you ever heard anyone complain they felt too much gratitude or too much joy during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons? Rather, many of us experience too much stress during these times. Holiday distress is the natural consequence of too-high expectations (ours & others) and traditions of excess (activities, food & drink, forced "togetherness," etc.).
Cindy Swindell will facilitate this lively and interactive discussion of ways to create a less stressful holiday season this year! Cindy is a member of FUMC Loveland, a Koinonian, and a licensed psychologist who works with students at CSU in Fort Collins.
BOUNDARIES CLASS: HOLIDAY STRESS
STATIONS OF THE NATIVITYWe are seeking people of all ages with interest and talent in acting. If you are inter-ested, please contact Rev. Jane at 667-0876 or [email protected]. This interactive presentation featuring the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem and the birth of baby Jesus will be held on December 15 from 4:30 to 6 PM. This year, we will have a fresh and creative approach to include all ages and talents in this well received and very meaningful presentation on the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Please volunteer!
METHODIST MEN’S FELLOWSHIPMethodist Men’s Fellowship will gather on October 6 at 7:00am. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Bob Eat-man. Bob will give us a travel log account of his recent Safari trip to South Africa. We can all look forward to an entertaining slide presentation from his experience. Everyone is invited for a delicious breakfast, good fellowship and this informative speaker. Join us in Coy Hall on October 6. Questions call Roy Allen 635-2672.
ASK ME!THE ASK ME DESK is a welcoming presence to newcomers and visitors to our church. It takes 3 people each Sunday to be at the desk to provide this hospitality. The time periods are: 8:15 - 9:30 am 9:30 - 10:45 am 10:45am - 12:15 pm
If you are willing to take a time period one Sunday each month, please contact Helen Grandbouche. Phone 667-2408
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IT IS THE 3RD ANNUAL CHURCHCHILI COOK-OFF
Sponsored by the Mid-High Youth Group
Do your friends and family tell you, “You make the best chili”? If so, enter it into the First United Methodist Chili Cook-off. How? Registrations will be at the Ask Me Desk starting October 15th. The cook-off will be held October 27th as part of the Trunk or Treat festivities. Judging begins at 3:00 pm in Coy Hall. The entry fee is $15. This includes your entry fee and 5 tastings of your competitor’s chili.
There will be two categories Traditional Chili & Non-Traditional Chili. Awards will be given for Best Overall, Spicy & Most Creative as well as People’s Choice.
Not a cook? Don’t worry we need tasters! Come at 4:00, October 27th and be a taster. $5 per person or $20 per family will get you five samples=a big bowl of chili,
cornbread & all the fixins’. Kid friendly food will also be available.
DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS WITH UMW GREENERY Please consider going to the UMW Christmas Greenery table in Coy Hall to complete your prepaid order for greenery on ANY SUNDAY in OCTOBER and the FIRST SUNDAY of NOVEMBER. Someone will be staffing the table from 9:15-11:15 am each Sunday. You can purchase beautiful fresh evergreens: 22” Mixed Evergreen Wreath ($20.50); 22” Noble Fir Wreath ($19.50); Table Centerpiece ($15.50); 10’ Western Cedar Garland ($20.00); and an optional Red and Gold Christmas Tree/Wreath Bow ($3.00). The DEADLINE FOR GREENERY SALES IS NOVEMBER 3rd. As always, this is a major fund-raising project for United Meth-odist Women. This year the proceeds will going to The Loveland Police Chap-lains and FUMC’s Pastors Discretionary Fund.
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Children's MinistryLeading Hearts to God, Teaching Hands to Serve, Conforming Spirits to Jesus.
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WORSHIP Our KICK choir, Kids in Christ’s Kingdom, will sing at 8:30 and 11:00 am on Sunday, October 27. The KICK choir is for any child 4yrs old through 5th grade who loves to sing! KICK practices on Wednesday evenings from 6:00- 6:45 pm.
A NEW Ministry - Children’s worship will be for all children 4 yrs through 5th grade who attend worship at 8:30 am. Children learn through repetition, creative movement, and imagination and that is exactly what we will be offering our kids in Children’s Worship, learning the Bible in ways they can process. If you would like to help with this new ministry, either as a worship leader or helper, please contact Rev. Lauren, 667-0876, or [email protected]. INVITE
We look forward to a great year of “Strengthening Our Bond to Jesus and One Another.” Club 45 goes to the CORN MAZE in Ft Collins on Sunday, October 6, 2:00 - 5:00 pm. Meet at the church at 2:00 to load up the van. The entry cost is $8.00, but coupons are available at www.somethingfromthefarm.com. Bring an extra dollar or two for beverages or snacks. We go rain or shine, so dress appropriately,
including shoes which can get muddy! We welcome all kids in 4th and 5th grade…and as always, your friends are welcome!
Trunk ‘R Treat and a Chili Cook-off. Sunday, October 27, 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Wear your costume and Trunk ‘R Treat at lots of decorated cars in the church parking lot. Plus, popcorn and spooky punch. Then go inside for a Chili Cook-off. (Get the full details about the Chili Cook off elsewhere in the Profile.) Kid friendly food will be available. This is a very popular church and community event you will not want to miss! It is always a great time for kids to have fun and families to mix and mingle.
NURTURE
As part of our growing Family Ministry at First UMC, we will be having Family Night: Double Dare! for all families with children. Saturday, October 12, 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the 4th St Park. In good Methodist tradition, it’s a potluck. Families will be participating in a friendly competition, so come prepared for answering trivia or take the physical challenge! Sign up at the Ask Me Desk on Sundays and upstairs on Wednesdays.
Family NightSaturday, October 12, 5:00- 7:00 pm 4th Street Park
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Children's MinistryLeading Hearts to God, Teaching Hands to Serve, Conforming Spirits to Jesus.
GROW Navigating the Bible study for 3rd Graders. If your child is in 3rd grade this year, he/she is invited to participate in a special class just for them, Navigating the Bible. In this nine week introduction to the Bible our children discover the Bible’s importance, where it came from and how to use it. Children in 4th and 5th who have not had the opportunity to take this class are very welcome! Parents are also invited to be involved! On Bible Sunday, November 17, participants receive their own Bibles during worship. If you and your child would like to participate, please come to the contact Rev. Lauren, 970-667-0876, [email protected].
Nursery Staff will meet on October 10 at 5:45 pm for their monthly discussion of nursery happenings and needs. Children’s Council will meet at 6:30 pm in the balcony. Be sure to read chapter 5, God is Loving, from “The Good and Beautiful God.” Be ready to celebrate Rev. Lauren’s birthday!!
SERVERecently in Mid Week Mania, our Discipleship Small Group for children on Wednesday night, we talked about how we worship God and one child contributed by saying, “Worshiping God looks like helping others.” This year our kids will be participating in the Amazing Grace Race of service. Helen Goody has developed a journey of mission across the world for our kids. They will stop in the Palestine, Tanzania, United States, China and re-
turn to Loveland as they serve God through mission projects focusing on the main areas of dire need: food, water, health care, education, income, and shelter. Earlier this summer, we studied Sierra Leone and their need of clean and accessible water in Sunday school and VBS. Our first stop this fall is Palestine and the Urban Gardens Project. We will be encouraging children to collect the facts about this project, make offerings and remember the UGP in their prayers. God calls us to serve those in need (Matthew 25: 31-46) and we are responding to that call in our Amazing Grace Race!
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Youth Ministry
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“REVIVE” SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP OCTOBER ACTIVITIESOctober 6: Youth Fellowship from 4:00 to 6:00 pmOctober 13: Youth Council at 3:00 pm (Everyone is invited) followed by Youth Fellowship from 4:00 to 6:00 - Welcome all incoming 9th graders!October 18: Corn Maze & Lock-in! 6:00 pm to 7:00 am. Bring $18, your student ID and spending money for cinnamon rolls at Johnson’s corner afterward. Stay the night for games and fellowship.October 20: Youth Fellowship from 4:00 to 6:00 pmOctober 27: Trunk or Treat – Decorate your car or a friend’s for the trick or treaters & join us for Chili afterwards 4:00-6:00 pm
Ignite is a Senior High (9th-12th) youth event in which students connect with their faith and other youth in an intentional way. High school is filled with many distractions and Ignite is designed to help youth keep their faith in focus, both during and after the event.Sponsored by your Rocky Mountain Conference Council on Youth Minis-tries, this event is geared towards helping Sr. High youth tap into their per-sonal faith stories and spirituality through contemplative activities. In many ways, this is our Sabbath weekend.
When: November 1-3, 2013Where: Rainbow Trail, Hillside, Colorado (Check out their website)
Price: $115 if registered online before October 16, 2013 – Youth pays $65 & Senior High Retreat Fund will pay $50 towards your registration fee. Turn in payment and form to Ann and she will register the whole group together. Featuring: Speaker: Rev. Annie ArnoldyBand: Joe Clark - Brought up in a small town Methodist church, and spiritually shaped by the UMC youth ministry, Joe Clark of Seeking Still Ministries can’t wait to ignite the Rocky Mountain Conference with mu-sic and dancing! With a blend of acoustic song leading and electronic dance music, Ignite 2013 will surely get your heart jumping and you spirit singing.
Registration forms are available in the Youth Range on the Activities board or from www.rmcumc.org.
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK!
Come October 13th at 3:00 pm in the Youth RangeAll parents and youth welcome!
This is your time to help plan and make youth groupwhat you want it to be.
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MONDAY MORNING COFFEESenior High Students: jumpstart your Monday with coffee! Join Mike & Ann at 6:45 am every Monday during the school year at Loveland Coffee. You get your drink and breakfast is on us! Let us know if you need a ride.
WEDNESDAY LUNCH BUNCHCome every Wednesday during the school year at 1:15 for lunch and stay afterwards to find some quiet time in the day to be in fellowship with each other. Open to all Senior High and Bill Reed students. Let us
know if you need a ride.
“DA GROUP” MID HIGH YOUTH GROUP OCTOBER ACTIVITIESOctober 6: Youth Fellowship from 4:00 to 6:00 pmOctober 13: Youth Council at 3:00 pm (Everyone is invited) followed by Youth Fellowship from 4:00 to 6:00 - Welcome all incoming 9th graders!October 19: Corn Maze 6:00-11:00 pm. Bring $18 and your student IDOctober 20: Youth Fellowship from 4:00 to 6:00 pmOctober 27: Chili Cook-off. Come at 2:30 to set up, judging starts at 3:00, tasting starts at 4:00. We need parent help!
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HURRY…THREE NEW SMALL GROUPS START SOON!
Beth Moore’s “Breaking Free”: Join Beth Moore on a Bible journey unlike any other. This Beth Moore study leads you through scripture to discover the transform-ing power of freedom in Jesus Christ. Themes for this study come from Isaiah, a book about the captivity of God’s children, the faithfulness of God, and the road to free-dom. This interactive study is 10 weeks and will be held on Wednesdays from 9:00 to 11:00am starting October 2nd. All women are welcome! The cost of the book is $16-20. Sign up at the Ask Me Desk today, contact Kelly Walker at [email protected] or call 303-746-4489.
Cave Cinema Presents: The 3rd week of every month, we will view a movie in the Cave Cinema at FUMC and then follow up the following week analyzing it from a reli-gious and/or theological perspective in an open dialogue environment. If you’d like to join us for a movie, popcorn, and discussion contact Josh Walker at 303-775-1518 or [email protected]
Holy Happy Hour: Theology on Tap is an opportunity for men to discuss biblical and theological questions in an informal atmosphere. The group meets monthly on the first Thursday at 5 p.m. in a local pub/brewery (usually Aleworks) for good conversation over pretzels and beverages. Bring your questions, insights, and your Bible! We begin October 3rd. To join the Holy Happy Hour contact Josh Walker or Mike Gillette for an email list of meeting reminders and locations. Cheers!
AMERICORPS AT FUMCWe are hosting an Americorps team of 16 at FUMC. They are staying in our church over the next two weeks. These volunteers will be working at the local disaster relief center taking applications for FEMA funds and distribution of supplies. If you would like to provide a meal or assist our hosting of this team, please contact Rev. Jane.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION ANDYOU !We realize not everyone has a computer. We also realize not everyone wants to share their email or be available electronically. However, the easiest way to communicate immediate needs, schedule changes, etc. is through the weekly email Rev. Jane sends to 252 households of our congregation. This email comes from [email protected]. If you signed up to receive it and have not received it, make sure you check your SPAM folder and tell your email provider to accept the email from this address. If you have not signed up for our E-News or “Into the Week Ahead,” please do so by emailing Rev. Jane at [email protected]. She will place you on the list.
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STEWARDSHIP PACKETSThis year, as last, stewardship packets will be available on Sunday, October 13 for you to pick up. Those who are not able to pick theirs up that day will receive theirs in the mail. Each packet will have a small brochure on the projected 2014 Church Budget along with instructions on how to fill our your commit-ment card. Please review your packet and be prepared to bring your commitment with you on Sunday, October 27 when we will dedicate our commitments during each worship hour.
PASTELS ON FIFTHOn the second Saturday of October, Pastels on 5th will take place adjacent to the Loveland Museum/Gallery on 5th and Lincoln in downtown. This year FUMC Loveland will be sponsor of one of the squares.
Artists and sponsors will come together to raise awareness and funds for Alternatives to Violence (ATV) and the Loveland Safehouse. Community mem-bers are invited to this free event to support the thriving Loveland arts com-munity and local businesses. Come check out our “square.”
TEACHING WITH LOVE AND LOGICSaturday, October 26, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Carolyn Bouchard will be leading a workshop on this very effective process for gaining student coopera-tion and developing more positive discipline techniques. Love and Logic is a method of working with student which was developed by educational experts Jim Fay and David Funk. Participants can expect to: learn how to gain positive control of a classroom, while raising the level of student responsibility; learn how to teach students to think for themselves; and internalize discipline instead of being dependant on external control. (Student centered discipline, not teacher centered.) Lunch and child care will be pro-vided. Registration cost is $20.00 which covers lunch and workshop materials. Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 23. Contact Rev. Lauren Miller, 667-0876, [email protected].
SMALL GROUP FOR EMPTY NESTERSAre you an empty nester? Have you recently retired or are looking at retirement in the next 5-10 years? This group is for you. We are a faith based group meeting with one another for support, nurture and fellowship. Rev. Dr. Jane and Rev. Brian will be leading us either bi-weekly or monthly on Monday evenings, beginning Monday, October 14. Our first gathering will be at the home of Joylee Kohler and Ken Gathings. If you are interested and would like more information about the intent of this group, call Rev. Dr. Jane at 692-3620.
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The Financial Beat by Jim Corlett
l FINANCE: August total revenue was considerably less than the amount that was budgeted. This was offset by total expenses also being significantly less than what was budgeted. The numbers for the month were as follows: Revenue was $46285, approximately $4,896 less than the budgeted amount. Actual expense was $42,923, which was under budget by about $11,523. The large lower than expected expense number was due to not having the expense of Rev. Brian’s salary and benefits. These totals actually result in a surplus for the year of $812.
Aug 2013 Year - To - Date Budget Actual Budget Actual Revenue: $51,181 $46,285 $437,617 $424,641 Expenses: $54,446 $42,923 $446,916 $423,829 Surplus / Deficit: ($ 3,265) $3,361 ( $9,298) $812
l BUILDING MORTGAGE FUND: A total of $2,388 was collected for the building in August and a payment was made to the foundation for that amount. Payment called for $2,799.95, so for the 3rd consecutive month since the foundation refinanced this debt, we were unable to send the full payment. Foundation is fine with that since we have sent so much extra in previous months.
BUILDING FUND LOAN STATUSAs Of 8/31/2013
Original Loan Amount August Payment Current Loan Balance $ 870,000.00 $ 2,388 $91,243.34
l SOCIAL & MISSION OUTREACH: An additional $1,158 was collected for the Sr. Hi. youth mission trip. Also $2,138 was collected for the Pastor’s discretional fund. $315 was given to Angel Paws / HALO. Next, the children’s Sunday School fund took in $335. A total of $563 was collected and sent to Steve and Alene Burgert in August. Those are the highlights for the month.
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GIFTS THAT GIVE!ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET NOVEMBER 23 AND 24
Would you like to make a global difference with your Christmas shopping? FUMC’s Alternative Christmas Market is the place for you. 100% of your Christmas purchases will support non-profit organizations, including Imagine No Malaria, Equal Exchange/UMW, Women’s Bean Project, Africa Bags, Plant with Purpose, Earth Links, Child Voice, SERRV and much much more. In ad-dition to organization sponsored booths, there will be local artists who will donate a percentage of their sales to No More Malaria. If you make a purchase, you will give back to a mission that serves impoverished areas. Please come shop at FUMC’s Alternative Christmas Market on Saturday, November 23 from 9 am until 4 pm or Sunday, No-vember 24th from 9 am until 2 pm. Also, there will be a special LEGO display and activity for children. Also, volunteers are needed to monitor sales booths. Please consider serving a 2-hour shift and helping with this worth-while mission. Please call Judy Graff at the church for more information or to volunteer.
