The Voyager The Monthly Newspaper of the Emmetsburg First United Methodist Church

Emmetsburg First United Methodist Church

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Emmetsburg, IA 50536

712-852-2154 UMCSecretary@iowatelecom.net

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Rev. Louie Q. Gallo, Pastor

Marsha Duhn, Secretary /Youth Leader

Beng Gallo,Office Assistant

The Voyager The Monthly Newspaper of the Emmetsburg First United Methodist Church

June 2017

Phone: (712) 852-2154

Email: UMCSecretary@IowaTelecom.net

Website: www.emmetsburgumc.com

Rev. Louie Q. Gallo, Pastor

Marsha Duhn, Secretary /Youth Leader

Beng Gallo, Office Assistant

Introducing your new pastor

Pastor Hojin Shin with wife Youngkwang Lee, son Yihoon Shin and daughter Yigyoung Shin

I am so blessed to introduce through this article, your next pastor, the Rev. Hojin Shin and his family. You can call his wife, Gloria and his daughter Esther. He and his wife, Gloria have a son, Yihoon who is in 10th grade, and a daughter, Esther who is in 4th grade. Pastor Hojin has a Bachelor of Theology degree from the Methodist Theological Seminary in Seoul, South Korea where he has also completed his Master of Theology degree. He is presently in progress with his Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC. Pastor Hojin is currently the pastor of Handol Korean Methodist Church in Sandusky, Ohio.

The Korean word for pastor is Moksanim. It is an office of high regard and respect. Korean Pastors are very gifted, intelligent, prayerful and truly committed to Jesus Christ. I believe this is God’s plan for Emmetsburg First UMC. Continue to pray for our church, Pastor Hojin and his family as well as their present congregation in Ohio as they go through this transition. I pray that you will accept his leadership the way you accepted my leadership. I pray that you will also receive them with love, grace and joy. Learn to always support and love your pastor and his family because the Good Lord blesses those who bless and love His servants. In 1 Timothy 5:17, It commands us to doubly honor those who minister to us. "Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.” God bless us all! Thank you so much for everything that you have done for us and for the Kingdom of God since we came here in 2011. God is glorified and He will continue to be glorified as you allow Pastor Hojin and His family to be your partners in Kingdom building here in this community. (Pastor Louie)

ADOBO & RICE

(Beng’s 2 Cents)

The Last Call

In the Philippines, one of the ways to travel is by boat. The boat leaves the dock on

time for its destination. But before it leaves the dock, a voice booms over the PA

System as a last call to the entire boat to tell all families and loved ones of the

passengers to say their last good-byes and disembark. I rode those boats so many

times even as a student (I was studying Dentistry on another island in the Central

part of our country; a city called Cebu) and I saw various good-byes: between

married couples, college kids and their parents, sons and daughters on their early

journeys of landing jobs, grandparents saying good-bye to their families who came

for vacation. Most of them were tearful, some were happy in the hopes of seeing

each other again as the loved one would follow in the journey--because they had to

finish up some business before reuniting with the one who left first.

I am not bidding good-bye on this last call but for the most part I would like to say

THANKS. THANK YOU, EMMETSBURG FAMILY, FOR ALL THE LOVE AND

SUPPORT YOU GAVE ME AND LOUIE, FOR ACCEPTING US FOR WHO WE ARE,

FOR BEING THERE DURING THE HARD AND TRYING TIMES, FOR BEING SO

GENEROUS IN EVERY WAY, FOR THE ABUNDANCE OF HUGS AND SMILES,

CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY GIFTS, CARDS, LETTERS OF ENCOURAGEMENT,

FOR MAKING US A PART OF ALL YOUR FAMILY MILESTONES, FOR ALLOWING

US TO SHARE JESUS WITH YOU AND MOST OF ALL, FOR STEPPING UP AND

PASSING ON THE LOVE OF JESUS FOR HIS PEOPLE AND IS CHURCH!!! All these

words are not enough to tell you how much we love each and every one of you!

The good Lord has planted and He will reap an abundant harvest of lives to be

used for the advancement of His kingdom!!!

Please love Rev. Hojin Shin and his family more than you loved us. The good Lord

has called him to serve in Emmetsburg. He is a true servant of the Lord and he will

lead you. Please give him your trust and respect. Do not abuse his kindness.

Welcome him with the love and warmth that Emmetsburg First United Methodist is

known for!!!

On this last call I am not bidding you good-bye because I know we will see each

other again. It’s not the end of everything between us!

God bless you!!!

All my love,

Beng

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June 2017

5:30 Worship

Offices closed

No Worship

Service

Tonight

Purple = Bible Study

Blue = Youth

Green = Prayer

Red = Meetings

Pink = Fellowship

Orange = Worship Services

Cobalt = Events

Offices Closed

6:00 Intensified

Prayer Meeting 6:30 Finance

7:30 Ad Council

6:00 Intensified

Prayer Meeting

10:00 Worship

6:00 Intensified

Prayer Meeting

5:30 Worship

with communion

9 am Worship with

communion.

This will be Pastor

Louie’ & Beng’s

Last worship with

us!

6:00 Praise

Team Practice

10:00 Worship

with communion

4:00 Intercessory

Prayer

4:00 Intercessory

Prayer 5:30 Worship

1:30 PALS,

Trinity 3, hostess

Janice Kassel

7 pm ELF

4:00 Intercessory

Prayer

6:00 Intensified

Prayer Meeting 6:00 Praise

Team Practice

4:00 Intercessory

Prayer

6:00 Praise

Team Practice

9 am Worship

6:00 Intensified

Prayer Meeting

Offices Closed

9:30 Young at Heart

6:00 Praise

Team Practice

Offices Closed

Phelps/

Schwartzkopf

Wedding

1 Marie Jensen

Brent Stanley

2 Vicki Ellis

3 Ken Kassel

5 Jennifer L. Meyer

6 Ben Morey

7 Linda Jones

8 Stephanie Hudson

9 Mike Bisenius

10 James Bramley

Tattum Fries

Pearl Whitmore

12 Tara Hoch

13 Shirley Schmidt

15 John Kerber

16 Weston Long

Jeff Naig

Shirley Weisbrod

Jeremy Zeigler

17 Brett Ballman

Denny Gonzales

Deanna Streufert

Betty Zeigler

18 Jeff Jones

Dan Fot

Lex Kassel

19 Jim Hoch

June Zwart

20 Bailey Naig

Lane VerMulm

22 Cheyanne Fries

Hope Welander

24 Caden Perdue

25 Renay Hauswirth

26 Isaac Strohman

Paige Naig

30 Alan Mattice

Robert Strohman

4 Jane & Jim Stevens

8 Karen & Roger Chism

9 Ruth & John Hand

10 Marcie & Bill Frevert

14 Jeremy & Ann Zeigler

17 Diane & Greg Hoyman

19 Lori & Jeff Morey

20 Dawn & Tyler Beving

Bridget & Craig Myhre

21 Amy & Dean VerMulm

26 Danielle & Todd Ditch

30 Abby & Justin Burns

Ronia & Kent Klootwyk

First United Methodist Church

Administrative Church Council Minutes

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

In attendance: (10), Rosie Argabright, Dave Ballman, Marsha Duhn, Pastor Louie Gallo, Brian Garrels, Ken Kassel, Kent Klootwyk, Cindy Magee, Marje Merrill, Lisa Siebrecht,

Call to order: Brian Garrels called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm.

Devotions: Pastor Louie Gallo’s devotion focused on Psalms 100 from both the NIV and the Message Bible.

Secretary’s Report: Minutes from April 5, 2017, Motion to approve: Dave Ballman, Seconded: Ken Kassel, Approved as written.

Treasurer’s Report: Brian Garrels reported the April, 2017 Treasurer’s Report, General Fund Balance: $2,685.50, Motion to approve: Rosie Argabright, Seconded: Marsha Duhn, Approved as presented.

Committee Reports:

Nurturing Ministries Planning Team: Dave Ballman and Marsha Duhn

Marsha reported: May 10 - Last Day for Wednesday afternoon Youth Group Activities, May 14- Last Day of Sunday School

Dave asked about speaking to congregation regarding his purchasing items from the Oneida Square Project in Utica, NY for people interested in items for the Harvest Auction this fall.

Outreach Ministries Planning Team: Rosie Argabright

Easter Egg Tree was a success! Items have been delivered to Upper Des Moines and Cherish Center. No one could ever be reached from CASA. May 6 will be the ELF Garage Sale/Bake Sale, 8:00-12:00, Bring items to church – NO CLOTHES.

Rosie also mentioned that the following Bells performance will be Dave Ballman’s Last as Director! He will be retiring from this position. Melanie Flynn has agreed to become the director. Thank you Dave for your years of service!

Witness Ministries Planning Team: No Report

Administrative Committees:

Chair of SPRC: Cindy Kassel No Report

Chair of Finance: Brian Garrels

2017-2018 Budget was reviewed and will need to be approved next month.

Chair of Trustees: Marje Merrill and Lisa Siebrecht

Lisa reported the Building Committee has voted to go with Morton Building for the new Family Life Center.

Chair of Endowment Committee: Kent Klootwyk No Report. Lay Leadership Vice Chair: No Report

Chair of History Committee: Anne Carney and Myram Tunnicliff

Marsha reported Myram would like everyone to take time and look at the History Cabinet. Music items are displayed. She thanked Dave Ballman for making the display stand for the organ pipe saved from the fire and John Strohman for finding the old hymnals.

Memorial Commmittee: No Report

Other Committee/Additional New Business:

Family Life Center - Building Committee signed a contract with Morton Buildings and gave them a check for $45,600 to being the process of plans. This will get us to a final design and estimated cost of plans. At which point the final decision to continue can be made.

Ragbrai Fundraiser – Finance Committee is looking into the opportunity to have a stand somewhere along the Ragbrai route from Ayrshire to Curlew.

Meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm. Closing Prayer by Pastor Louie Gallo

Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 7:30 pm

Submitted by Recording Secretary: Cindy Magee

Our Church Staff

Pastor Louie Gallo

Secretary/Youth Director: Marsha Duhn,

Office Assistant: Beng Gallo

Treasurer: Lois Stanley,

Custodian: John Strohman

Organists/Pianists:

Rosemary Matthews and Kelley Fog.

Praise & Worship Team: Beng Gallo,

Pastor Louie Gallo, Ruth Hand,

Matthew Hill, Lisa Siebrecht, Deb Wickman

Bell Choir Director : Melanie Flynn

Choir Director: Dave Fog

We are looking for someone to help Dave Ballman drive the church bus on Wednesday

afternoons. It would be either from 3:00-3:30, or 1:00-1:30 to pick up the children at West

Elementary and Middle School after school to come to youth group. You will need to have

your CDL license with a passenger endorsement. If you would like to help and volunteer your

time, please contact Marsha at the church office at 852-2154.

Ten women from the United Methodist Church

attended the Spring meeting of Church Women

United, held at the Graettinger Methodist Church on

Friday, April 8th. Pastor Lana Williams welcomed

38 ladies from churches in Palo Alto County.

Our Methodist Church ladies were responsible for

registrations, leading the program, and a skit during

the afternoon. Cathy Wyatt of Ruthven was the

speaker, informing us about her work as a Court

Appointed Advocate for children.

Offerings were taken for Least Coin, Nickels for

national and local expenses. We will collect water-

proof mittens for Upper Des Moines at the

November meeting to be held at the West Bend

Methodist Church.

God’s Harvest Auction & Oneida Square Project Work Together!

This year, I asked for funds for our sister church, Cornerstone Community Church, through the Endowment Committee. In the

past, we have helped Cornerstone with cash and volunteers through our mission trip. This year, we are going to do something

different. The money for Cornerstone will go to purchase items made at the Oneida Square Project which is housed and operat-

ed by Cornerstone This project employs people that find it hard to obtain or hold a job. They not only get a job, but a sense of

accomplishment for the art that they produce with the mosaic tile items. After we have purchased the items, they will be brought

back to Iowa and sold at our auction in November. This gives both Cornerstone and Emmetsburg UMC a chance to benefit from

the sale of these items.

If you would like to donate to this cause, either as your Harvest Auction donation or just a general donations,

please contact Dave Ballman at 852-3041 or Marsha at the church office before July 1.

9:00 am

Worship Time for

the

Summer begins

Sunday, June

18th!

Bible Study with Beng

Bible Study for beginner through

experience learners. This Bible

study group is lead by Beng and we

discuss one chapter of the Bible per

week. Join us for an in-depth study

of the scriptures and more!

Wednesday mornings at 9:30am

If you or a loved one is

hospitalized please call

the church to inform us.

The hospital does not

and will not call us.

Please keep Werna VerMulm, Marge Solberg, Bev Schmidt,

Scott Sanne (Grandson of Pearl Whitmore), Devin Morey, Bob

Wright , Charlie Whitaker, John Lace, Mike & Lea Shipull, Scott

& Pat Wycott , Mike Wycott (friends & family of Denny Gonza-

les), Matthew Childs (Grandson of Irene Goff), Philip Christen-

son (brother of Marge Solberg), Jon Williams, Lois Lowman,

Cole McDonough, Curtis Boekemeier, Cindy Kassel,

Ted Strohman, Deb Wickman, Jane Stevens, Adolph

Knobloch (Tami Culver’s Uncle), Vi Sampson, Joyce Muller,

and others in your daily prayers, including those who have been

hospitalized, Police Officers and our military members.

To be included in the Prayer Chain,

please contact the church office or

Vicki Ellis at v3ellis@yahoo.com

or call 402-651-4995 or 712-852-4741.

Join the Chancel Choir!

Choir practices are the 2nd & 4th

Sundays of each month at 9:00 a.m., then sing during

the worship service following practice.

Singers of all ages and levels are welcome.

The ability to read music is helpful, but not required.

High School students are encouraged to join for

community service.

David Fog is the choir director & Kelley Fog is the

You are invited to join

Bell Choir!

The Bell Choir

performs the 3rd Sunday each month during

the worship service.

The ability to read music is helpful,

but not required.

Melanie Flynn is the Bell Choir Director.

What is happening with our

sister church in

Utica, New York?

You can keep up with the

Cornerstone Community Church and

the Oneida Square Project on both

Facebook and Twitter.

The Peace & Love Group met for their regular meeting on

Thursday, April 20th. We meet on the third Thursday of the

month. Devotions were led by Nancy Hunsacker, with Betty

Priest as our hostess. Our project for the month was bringing

items for the Storks Closet. We worked on our program

calendar. Our June meeting will be our summer eat out. We

have a show & tell day planned for this meeting. We always

have fun and invite new members to join us.