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CORNING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
901 Nodaway Corning, IA 50841 [email protected] Check us out of Facebook and Pastor’s blog at hcjeon930.wordpress.com.
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Non Profit org. U.S. Postage Paid Corning IA 50841 Permit No. 7
November 2010
Christmas Families
The Christmas Angels have sent out the letters to the families in the community to reach out to them with the spirit of love. Many have already responded. I hope to have our families out to you the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Your gifts need to be back to the church by December 12th. Thank you for all your support and willingness to help these families at this time of the year. With God’s love and your help we do make a difference. If you have any questions please call Nancy Mann at 641-322-4724.
Open Hearts Open Minds Open Doors
Church Information CORNING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
901 Nodaway Street Corning Iowa, 50841 Sunday School times are 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. Sunday Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Men’s Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 2:00 p.m. Friday night country gospel jam session and supper begins at 5:45 p.m.
Church Office Hours ~Rev. Dr. Heecheon Jeon, PhD~ Office Hours Tuesday through Friday 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. (W) 641-322-3312 (H) 641-418-4126 (C) 712-308-4851 ~Jennifer Swanson, Secretary of Ministry Tuesday through Thursday 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.—12:00p.m. Above are the hours when someone will usually be available in the church office. Due to District meetings or other appointments Pastor Heecheon may be out during those scheduled times. Please leave a message on the church answering machine. We will return your call as soon as possible.
United Methodist Spirit
Inside this issue:
Pastor’s Page Helpers Calendar Ad Council Finance Pledge Card Circles 10-10-10 Pictures Announcements Celebrations Prayers 2 3 4 5 6-7 8 10 11-12 13 14 15
Missions and Education 9
Pastor’s Page
In a season of harvest, farmers are busy riding on a combine to pick up crops with gratitude, and then it is no wonder that everything gradually turns into Nature’s dyed saturation to be prepared for the winter to come. It signifies a time of thanksgiving coming near. All the family gathers around the table and celebrates the year of the LORD. A grandpa says, ―You gain what you gain. Good Lord provides what we need.‖ That is the humble mind of a farmer. This year has been an interesting challenge for some of us. The harsh wintery bolt hit the ground, and ceaseless rainy spring depressed most of us in any places around town. Concerns and worries were filled up for farmers and workers. But all of a sudden the best autumn was graciously bestowed upon us, and we really appreciated the beauty of Iowa with wonder and awe, simply because ―it is as it is.‖ That is the generosity of Mother Nature that God evoked. 10-10-10 or Ten–Ten–Ten! It was a celebratory shout for joy, and it actually sounded like a clamor of the monumental bell that symbolized that ― we are the church‖. We sang, we clapped, and we were inspired by ― a great cloud of witness‖ ( Heb 12:1). In the spirit of collaboration and benevolence, the church has been built as the center of our everyday life, and she nurtures us to grow up to mature Christians. ― We are the church as we are.‖ Gratefully I have a big family. From a newly born baby to an old lady, there are more than 300 children of God in my family. Every morning I wake up and dress myself and sit on the floor of my little prayer room, and I pray that God may be gracious to everyone in this family. I want to build you up, as God loves you so much. Prayer binds us together as a single big family. Then healing happens, forgiveness is given, and shalom (peace) is fulfilled. That is my thanksgiving to the One who shows me the love. Now I want to invite some of you to the Thanksgiving Day family day dinner at the church fellowship hall who do not have any family around town or any place to go on Thursday. Food and music will be provided, just like a family gathering, and children are welcome, and together we will have a special thanksgiving party. Thank you, LORD, for the bounty harvest. Thank you, LORD, for the generosity of Mother Nature. Thank you , LORD, for the church we are. Thank you , LORD, for the family that I pray for. Heecheon Jeon
Lord Hear our Prayers Let us lift up those in need in our hearts and prayers
Harry Barnum Sr. Linda Hardisty Richard Dillon John Bergman John Paul Bergman Floy Wilmarth Lorraine Leonard Ellen McCool Danny Westlake Clifford Bradley Rod Longabaugh Richard Price II Those serving in our military Jack Myers Evelyn Lund Paul Haffner Grace Mundt Donald Engel Cliff Brown Kelli Feski Shirley Faulk Connie Lyles Louella Ranck Velma Fehrle Sam and Evelyn Sickels Tim Finck Mark Finck Lea Chafa Dan Lowry Tyler Cross Lois Young Burton Miller Helen Reese Ruby Miller Gerald Brown Jodi Johnson
Those to be recognized for ALL SAINTS DAY 2010.
Neal Moorehouse Betty Wilson Mary Fees Donald Schaffer Melvin Reed ―Blackie‖ Beemer Marjorie Wood Hattie Schrafroth Lola Butler
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Thanksgiving Dinner
This time of year it is hard for those of us who don’t have family near to us. This year there will be a Thanksgiving Day Dinner in the fellowship hall. Dinner will be served at 12:00 p.m. .We hope that everyone will come and be a part of our church family. The main dish will be provided. You may bring a side dish if you like but it is not required. There will be music and entertainment. Everyone is welcome. Please mark your calendars for Thanksgiving day.
November Helpers
Date
November 7
Scripture Reader
Ron Hunter
Children’s Sermon
Pastor Heecheon
Ushers
Don and Dawn Ashenfelter Peggy Hayter Paul Westlake Family
Acolytes
Payton Thomas Abbie Wetzel Preston Fleharty Suzy Hensley Kayley Myers Morgan Shuey Bailey Swanson Kennedy Moore
November 14
Kevin Sorenson
Allison Thomas
November 21
Dean Finck
Bev Heaton
Allison Thomas Family
November Anniversaries
18: Kay and Bob Foster 23: Donna and Ron Hunter 25: Joleen and Nick Drake 26: Audrey and Larry Carmichael
November 28
Youth Group
Madeline Finck
Youth Group
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Greeters
Jodi Lyddon Karin Shuey
Coffee Hosts
Bev Heaton Peggy Hayter
Nursery Attendant
Karla Sorenson Trevor Sorenson
November Birthdays
1: Steven Davies 1:Gerald Getter 3: Bob Foster 3: Keegan Longabaugh 5: Alana Drake 6: Brian Peterson 7: Dustin Williams 10: Terry Lundquist 10: Paula Millikan 11: Aspen Lundquist 14: Ed Davidson 15: Haley Feigenbutz
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15: Margaret Little 15: Madison Shuey 16: Richard Price 17: Sydney Davies 17: Steve Stueckradt 19: Kara Roberts 21: Ron Hunter 21: Jeff Roberts 24: Owen Grundman 25: Stevie Rodriguez 26: Kent Bass 26: Morgan Shuey
26: Don Williams 27: Dawn Ashenfelter 28: Jean Morris 29: Carol Little 29: Abbie Wetzel 30: Jonathan Lammers
November 7
November 14
Carolyn Burroughs Kelli Evans
No Coffee Hosts
Sarah Lundquist Ashley Boswell
November 21
Joleen Drake Sara Lundquist
Dean and Madeline Finck
Joleen Drake Kristen Carmichael
November 28
Sharon Price Dawn Ashenfelter
Larry and Audrey Carmichael Erin Wetzel Mikayla Moore
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November 2010
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
New Ministry to begin
Bill Moore is starting a new ministry involving Taekwondo. He his hoping to begin this program by the middle of November. Taekwondo is a program that helps to build the mind, body , spirit and encourages a balance of knowledge, strength and honesty. Taekwondo means the way of the hand and foot. It uses powerful hand strikes, blocks and kicks as a means of self discipline, spiritual growth, physical conditioning and self defense. There will be more information coming out as it is available. This program will be open to all ages. This is a great family activity. Please look for more information or contact the church office if you have questions.
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3:00 p.m. Block by Block meeting 4:00 EMMAUS Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Choir
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9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Finance Committee Day Light Savings Time ends
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4:45 p.m. Brownies Quilters 8:00 p.m. A.A
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9::00 a.m. Bible Study 2:00 p.m. Bible Study 3:00 p.m. Block by Block meeting 4:00 p.m. EMMAUS Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Elementary Youth Group 5:30 Choir 6:15 p.m. Bells 7:00 p.m. Ad Council
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There will be a RETHINK CHURCH training session held on November 13, 2010 in Harlan Iowa. Everyone is invited to attend– Pastors, Lay Leaders, SLM Students, Ad Boards, Nurture Committees, Young adult groups and more. 8:30 a.m. Registration begins 9:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m. RETHINK CHURCH training with lunch at noon
Cost is $10.00 for this initial training. The Iowa Communications Ministry is underwriting the cost of this initial event. The cost covers your lunch and materials. On-line registration is available; payments will be made via PayPal.
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9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Fellowship Dinner 4-H
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9:00 a.m. Bible Study 2:00 p.m. Bible Study 3:00 p.m. Block by Block meeting 4:00 p.m. EMMAUS Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Bells Circle of Friends 7:00 p.m. M/M circle 7:30 p.m.
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9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 4:00 p.m. Christian Church Service Dinner @Presbyterian
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10-10-10 Celebration
Corning United Methodist Church October 13, 2010 Present were: Chair Doug Brown, Roger Hull, Mark Millikan, Paula Millikan, Deb Roberts, Susan Olive, Nancy Mann, Chuck Lyles, and Pastor Heecheon Jeon. Devotions: Nancy Mann had devotions. Minutes: Roger moved and Deb seconded the minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried. Old Business: Charge conference reports were completed by Doug Brown, Jennifer Swanson, and Pastor Heecheon. Committee Reports: Youth: Youth group are going to Godspell next Sunday, Oct. 17 at Wilson Performing Arts Center in Red Oak. Others are welcome to go. High school down to 2nd grade will be doing a special activity on Oct. 24. Youth did road side cleanup on Oct. 3. The Elementary Youth Group made brownies for Ad Council. Thank you. Stewardship & Finance: A good collection last Sunday, 10-10-10. All bills are paid to date. They met last week and worked on the 2011 budget and completed except for salaries. A tentative budget is $145,752. Last year was $143,906. As of September, we have paid, $7,537 or 25% of this year’s apportionments. Dinner Sunday, 10-1010, netted $414.00 for the general fund. Trustees: Some gravel has been put in the driveway. Thank you to Dean and Sandy Lammers for shingling the back entrance. SPPRC: Nancy reported that
Ad Council
SPPRC decided not to raise any salaries. If by next October finances are in better shape, the committee will recommend giving Heecheon a bonus. They also worked on their part of the charge conference papers. Christian Education: No report. Worship: The 10-10-10 Celebration was a joyful day. Worship had about 105, 91 at noon meal and about 65 for the afternoon program. Deb will be doing acolyte training on Oct. 24 during Sunday School. The committee is looking into new ―reserved‖ signs for the pews. The Esther Vetch fund will be put into the Iowa UM Development Fund. Memorial Committee: No report. Church Growth and Membership Care: Mark reported the Friday night crowds have stayed consistent. On Sunday, the 14th of November, the committee will have a chicken noodle and chili lunch. The committee is growing in membership. Missions: Susan reported that the committee will be meeting Oct. 25 to put the kits together for the Ingathering. A dedication for the kits will be during worship on Oct. 31. The Noisy Offering will be going to help with the expenses for the Friday night supper. UMW: The UMW was a 5 Star unit again this year and received a certificate. Historian: Joyce Neill made the booklet for the 10-10-10 Celebration. Interchurch Council: The bake sale went well. Thanksgiving Service will be held the Sunday before Thanksgiving with the Presbyterian Church hosting a dinner following. Pastor’s Report: Heecheon reported that Nov. 21 Salem UMC (Council Bluffs) who is receiving a pastor from South Africa, is having a workshop on cross cultural congregation and pastors. Heecheon will be helping with the workshop and would like two people from our church to go along. We had the workshop here before Heecheon came. October 28Nov. 2, Heecheon will be at the American Academy of Religion in Atlanta. New Business: Nancy reported that Christmas Families will be done again. The letter that went out to the families also told about different churches’ activities—ours was about the Friday night supper, family movies. The family information should be given to the churches on Nov. 21. Last year there were about 60 families. The nominating committee has not filled all the committee positions for next year yet but are working on it. The Memorial and Finance Committees’ membership will remain the same. Roger will have devotions for the next meeting November 17 at 7:00 p.m. Roger moved and Chuck seconded meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
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Finance Committee
The Corning United Methodist Church Finance Committee met on October 6th 2010. Those members present were Roger Hull, Sandi Lammers, Sally Hensley, Chuck Lyles, Larry Carmichael, Pastor Heecheon Jeon and Jennifer Swanson. The committee started the meeting by working on the 2011 general budget. Sandi moved to approve the budget as set and Chuck seconded the motion. Once SPPRC committee has finalized their budget for salaries the Finance Committee will then present a completed budget to the Ad Board. The next item of business was the September finances. Sally moved to approve the report as presented and Chuck seconded. The committee then discussed who wanted to remain on Finance and if there was any one who would like to leave the committee. Roger Hull will be stepping down as Chairman and the committee is now looking for a member to fill that spot. The Committee discussed a Stewardship Campaign for the 2011 year. It was decided that a pledge card and a letter would be sent out in the November newsletter. The meeting was adjourned . Respectfully, Jennifer Swanson
10-10-10 Celebration
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September 2010
September 2009
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Mary Martha Circle
The Mary Martha Circle met on Wednesday October 20 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Sandy Johnston. There were 19 members were present. Our leader Barb Adams opened our meeting with a prayer. Donna Hunter passed out school kits to be filled. Janet Hull thanked everyone who donated money or food and to Laura Johnston for providing the sheet cakes for the afternoon reception for 10/10/10. We served 91 at the dinner and made a profit of $414.00. We served around 60 at the afternoon reception. Myrna Brown was in charge of the program. She introduced Zach Jones, the resident artist at the Corning Art Center. He gave a very interesting program on his life as an artist and brought one of his oil paintings to show. His motto is to ―Paint with Love.‖ He encourages all of us to visit the art center and reminded us how lucky we are to have it in our small town. He shared with us how a passage written by Max Ehrmann in 1927 entitled ―Desiderato‖ had inspired his work. Myrna read the passage to us. Connie Lyles shared devotions entitled ― God chooses who he Uses‖ and closed with a prayer. Peggy Hayter served a delicious lunch of fruit and bars. Respectfully, Janet Hull
September 2010 Finances
Designated Income
Personnel Expenses Monthly Custodian Services 650.00 Church share Pension 576.35 Church Share Health 864.00 Pastor Salary 2,844.34 Secretary Salary 838.87 Continuing Education 60.00 Mileage 199.00 Book Allowance 39.00 Education Director 0 Sub Total Personnel
Operating
Fund Apportionment Chair lift Easter Food Pantry Missions Mother's Day Native American Noisy Offering OGHS Old organ Parking Lot Peace with Justice Total
5-Sep 12-Sep 19-Sep 26-Sep YTD left 50 0 0 500 1,050 50 50 50 0 150 0 0 0 0 0 65 0 0 0 105 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 310 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26.35 0 0 0 0 0 5,020 0 0 0 20 40 0 0 0 40 0 0 0 0 10 5,225 50 50 500 1,711.35
6,071.56
Monthly
Copier
276.53 37.89 103.67 890.00 13.81 59.07 20.00 21.00 91.47 1,513.44 7,585.00
Circle of Friends
Circle of Friends met Wednesday October 20, 2010 at the church. We started our evening by packing 20 boxes of goodies for the college students. Brooke called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. Jancie read the devotions of As much cents as a goose. Ten ladies were present. The soup supper for December was discussed. We decided to serve chili, broccoli and cheese, and chicken and rice. Brook will look into ordering the last two. Brooke will check with Mary Martha and see if they will furnish their delicious vegetable beef. Debbie S. will get the crackers. She requested 2 gallons of pickles this year. Joshua Davies is home. Jodi and Debbie will look into a family gift certificate. Our next meeting is Nov. 17 at Sharon Price’s. Janice served refreshments of various crackers, cheese, sugar cookies and lemonade or tea. Secretary: Delores Ramsey
Pest Control Telephone Utilities Medicare FICA Federal state 10-10-10 expenses Sub Total Operating Total Expenses
Designated but can use Building Use Education Lock In Sunday School
170 10 0 15.75
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1,120 383 300.7 103.8 1,907.45
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2011 Pledge Drive
It’s that time of year again when we need to renew our pledge cards. I am really proud our what we as Corning Untied Methodist Church parishioners have accomplished this year. We have faced challenges this past year and we have overcame them. With your continued support I look forward to what we can accomplish in the coming year. Please fill out the pledge card below and return it to the church office or place it in the offering. Please turn in your pledge cards by November 21, 2010. With your continued support the church will continue to grow and support the community. Roger Hull, Finance chairman
Thanksgiving Ingathering
Saturday, November 6, Greenfield UMC The Thanksgiving Ingathering is a way for Iowa United Methodists to address Hunger problems locally and around the world. Micah 6:8 says that the Lord requires us "To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God" When we share from our abundance, we are acting justly and reflecting our desire to serve God. Churches put together kits for the UMCOR Depot and Iowa-Nigeria Partnership, make bazaar and auction items, and collect money for several hunger projects. Our church sent 35 school kits @$11 each for $385 1 birthing kit for $8 66 baby jackets/sweaters @ $6 each for $396 14 used book kits @ $5 each for $70 193 empty school bags @ $3 each for $579 Plus $310 from Mother's Day giving for birthing kits and $106 for shipping costs.
Youth Group
Thirteen members of the youth group met on September 26th for roadside clean-up, followed by a wiener roast at Trevor Sorenson’s. On October 24th the youth group held a harvest party for the younger youth in the church. Twenty one younger youth attended with 10 youth group members helping. They divided the youth into teams and competed in several relay games. They enjoyed walking tacos and cookies after the activities. Thank you to all the adults who helped!! The youth group will be setting up boxes in the church during November for food pantry items. Please help them fill the boxes for those in need in our community
Financial Commitment To the Ministry of United Methodist Church
Name: _______________________________________________ Address :_______________________________________
Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God. ( 2 Corinthians 9:7,11)
2011 Budget Pledge My/ our pledge to the ministry budget will be Pray Daily. Attend worship regularly. Work in and through my church. Give $__________________.
Per week, monthly, quarter, annually (circle one )
Please return your pledge card to the :
Corning United Methodist Church 901 Nodaway Street P.O. Box 307 Corning IA 50841 (641-322-3312) [email protected]
Tithe $_________________________.
Items Needed for the Food Pantry
The following items that the food pantry is in need of. Tuna and Tuna Helper Canned chicken Spaghetti Canned Carrots Hamburger Helper Chili Beans Instant mashed potatoes The church delivers what is donated to the food pantry, all you need to do is bring it to the church. Cash donations are always excepted by the food pantry so they can by the supplies that are needed. You may mark your check to go to the food pantry and put it in the offering plate. Thank you for your help.
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901 Nodaway Corning, IA 50841 [email protected] Check us out of Facebook and Pastor’s blog at hcjeon930.wordpress.com.
Return Service Requested
Non Profit org. U.S. Postage Paid Corning IA 50841 Permit No. 7
November 2010
Christmas Families
The Christmas Angels have sent out the letters to the families in the community to reach out to them with the spirit of love. Many have already responded. I hope to have our families out to you the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Your gifts need to be back to the church by December 12th. Thank you for all your support and willingness to help these families at this time of the year. With God’s love and your help we do make a difference. If you have any questions please call Nancy Mann at 641-322-4724.
Open Hearts Open Minds Open Doors
Church Information CORNING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
901 Nodaway Street Corning Iowa, 50841 Sunday School times are 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. Sunday Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Men’s Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 2:00 p.m. Friday night country gospel jam session and supper begins at 5:45 p.m.
Church Office Hours ~Rev. Dr. Heecheon Jeon, PhD~ Office Hours Tuesday through Friday 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. (W) 641-322-3312 (H) 641-418-4126 (C) 712-308-4851 ~Jennifer Swanson, Secretary of Ministry Tuesday through Thursday 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.—12:00p.m. Above are the hours when someone will usually be available in the church office. Due to District meetings or other appointments Pastor Heecheon may be out during those scheduled times. Please leave a message on the church answering machine. We will return your call as soon as possible.
United Methodist Spirit
Inside this issue:
Pastor’s Page Helpers Calendar Ad Council Finance Pledge Card Circles 10-10-10 Pictures Announcements Celebrations Prayers 2 3 4 5 6-7 8 10 11-12 13 14 15
Missions and Education 9
Pastor’s Page
In a season of harvest, farmers are busy riding on a combine to pick up crops with gratitude, and then it is no wonder that everything gradually turns into Nature’s dyed saturation to be prepared for the winter to come. It signifies a time of thanksgiving coming near. All the family gathers around the table and celebrates the year of the LORD. A grandpa says, ―You gain what you gain. Good Lord provides what we need.‖ That is the humble mind of a farmer. This year has been an interesting challenge for some of us. The harsh wintery bolt hit the ground, and ceaseless rainy spring depressed most of us in any places around town. Concerns and worries were filled up for farmers and workers. But all of a sudden the best autumn was graciously bestowed upon us, and we really appreciated the beauty of Iowa with wonder and awe, simply because ―it is as it is.‖ That is the generosity of Mother Nature that God evoked. 10-10-10 or Ten–Ten–Ten! It was a celebratory shout for joy, and it actually sounded like a clamor of the monumental bell that symbolized that ― we are the church‖. We sang, we clapped, and we were inspired by ― a great cloud of witness‖ ( Heb 12:1). In the spirit of collaboration and benevolence, the church has been built as the center of our everyday life, and she nurtures us to grow up to mature Christians. ― We are the church as we are.‖ Gratefully I have a big family. From a newly born baby to an old lady, there are more than 300 children of God in my family. Every morning I wake up and dress myself and sit on the floor of my little prayer room, and I pray that God may be gracious to everyone in this family. I want to build you up, as God loves you so much. Prayer binds us together as a single big family. Then healing happens, forgiveness is given, and shalom (peace) is fulfilled. That is my thanksgiving to the One who shows me the love. Now I want to invite some of you to the Thanksgiving Day family day dinner at the church fellowship hall who do not have any family around town or any place to go on Thursday. Food and music will be provided, just like a family gathering, and children are welcome, and together we will have a special thanksgiving party. Thank you, LORD, for the bounty harvest. Thank you, LORD, for the generosity of Mother Nature. Thank you , LORD, for the church we are. Thank you , LORD, for the family that I pray for. Heecheon Jeon
Lord Hear our Prayers Let us lift up those in need in our hearts and prayers
Harry Barnum Sr. Linda Hardisty Richard Dillon John Bergman John Paul Bergman Floy Wilmarth Lorraine Leonard Ellen McCool Danny Westlake Clifford Bradley Rod Longabaugh Richard Price II Those serving in our military Jack Myers Evelyn Lund Paul Haffner Grace Mundt Donald Engel Cliff Brown Kelli Feski Shirley Faulk Connie Lyles Louella Ranck Velma Fehrle Sam and Evelyn Sickels Tim Finck Mark Finck Lea Chafa Dan Lowry Tyler Cross Lois Young Burton Miller Helen Reese Ruby Miller Gerald Brown Jodi Johnson
Those to be recognized for ALL SAINTS DAY 2010.
Neal Moorehouse Betty Wilson Mary Fees Donald Schaffer Melvin Reed ―Blackie‖ Beemer Marjorie Wood Hattie Schrafroth Lola Butler
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Thanksgiving Dinner
This time of year it is hard for those of us who don’t have family near to us. This year there will be a Thanksgiving Day Dinner in the fellowship hall. Dinner will be served at 12:00 p.m. .We hope that everyone will come and be a part of our church family. The main dish will be provided. You may bring a side dish if you like but it is not required. There will be music and entertainment. Everyone is welcome. Please mark your calendars for Thanksgiving day.
November Helpers
Date
November 7
Scripture Reader
Ron Hunter
Children’s Sermon
Pastor Heecheon
Ushers
Don and Dawn Ashenfelter Peggy Hayter Paul Westlake Family
Acolytes
Payton Thomas Abbie Wetzel Preston Fleharty Suzy Hensley Kayley Myers Morgan Shuey Bailey Swanson Kennedy Moore
November 14
Kevin Sorenson
Allison Thomas
November 21
Dean Finck
Bev Heaton
Allison Thomas Family
November Anniversaries
18: Kay and Bob Foster 23: Donna and Ron Hunter 25: Joleen and Nick Drake 26: Audrey and Larry Carmichael
November 28
Youth Group
Madeline Finck
Youth Group
Date
Greeters
Jodi Lyddon Karin Shuey
Coffee Hosts
Bev Heaton Peggy Hayter
Nursery Attendant
Karla Sorenson Trevor Sorenson
November Birthdays
1: Steven Davies 1:Gerald Getter 3: Bob Foster 3: Keegan Longabaugh 5: Alana Drake 6: Brian Peterson 7: Dustin Williams 10: Terry Lundquist 10: Paula Millikan 11: Aspen Lundquist 14: Ed Davidson 15: Haley Feigenbutz
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15: Margaret Little 15: Madison Shuey 16: Richard Price 17: Sydney Davies 17: Steve Stueckradt 19: Kara Roberts 21: Ron Hunter 21: Jeff Roberts 24: Owen Grundman 25: Stevie Rodriguez 26: Kent Bass 26: Morgan Shuey
26: Don Williams 27: Dawn Ashenfelter 28: Jean Morris 29: Carol Little 29: Abbie Wetzel 30: Jonathan Lammers
November 7
November 14
Carolyn Burroughs Kelli Evans
No Coffee Hosts
Sarah Lundquist Ashley Boswell
November 21
Joleen Drake Sara Lundquist
Dean and Madeline Finck
Joleen Drake Kristen Carmichael
November 28
Sharon Price Dawn Ashenfelter
Larry and Audrey Carmichael Erin Wetzel Mikayla Moore
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November 2010
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
New Ministry to begin
Bill Moore is starting a new ministry involving Taekwondo. He his hoping to begin this program by the middle of November. Taekwondo is a program that helps to build the mind, body , spirit and encourages a balance of knowledge, strength and honesty. Taekwondo means the way of the hand and foot. It uses powerful hand strikes, blocks and kicks as a means of self discipline, spiritual growth, physical conditioning and self defense. There will be more information coming out as it is available. This program will be open to all ages. This is a great family activity. Please look for more information or contact the church office if you have questions.
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9:00 a.m. Bible Study Quilters 6:30 p.m. EMMAUS 2:00 p.m. Bible Study
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3:00 p.m. Block by Block meeting 4:00 EMMAUS Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Choir
6:15 p.m. Bell Choir
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9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Finance Committee Day Light Savings Time ends
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4:45 p.m. Brownies Quilters 8:00 p.m. A.A
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9::00 a.m. Bible Study 2:00 p.m. Bible Study 3:00 p.m. Block by Block meeting 4:00 p.m. EMMAUS Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Elementary Youth Group 5:30 Choir 6:15 p.m. Bells 7:00 p.m. Ad Council
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There will be a RETHINK CHURCH training session held on November 13, 2010 in Harlan Iowa. Everyone is invited to attend– Pastors, Lay Leaders, SLM Students, Ad Boards, Nurture Committees, Young adult groups and more. 8:30 a.m. Registration begins 9:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m. RETHINK CHURCH training with lunch at noon
Cost is $10.00 for this initial training. The Iowa Communications Ministry is underwriting the cost of this initial event. The cost covers your lunch and materials. On-line registration is available; payments will be made via PayPal.
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9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Fellowship Dinner 4-H
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9:00 a.m. Bible Study 2:00 p.m. Bible Study 3:00 p.m. Block by Block meeting 4:00 p.m. EMMAUS Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Bells Circle of Friends 7:00 p.m. M/M circle 7:30 p.m.
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9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 4:00 p.m. Christian Church Service Dinner @Presbyterian
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Thanksgiving
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9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship
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10-10-10 Celebration
Corning United Methodist Church October 13, 2010 Present were: Chair Doug Brown, Roger Hull, Mark Millikan, Paula Millikan, Deb Roberts, Susan Olive, Nancy Mann, Chuck Lyles, and Pastor Heecheon Jeon. Devotions: Nancy Mann had devotions. Minutes: Roger moved and Deb seconded the minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Motion carried. Old Business: Charge conference reports were completed by Doug Brown, Jennifer Swanson, and Pastor Heecheon. Committee Reports: Youth: Youth group are going to Godspell next Sunday, Oct. 17 at Wilson Performing Arts Center in Red Oak. Others are welcome to go. High school down to 2nd grade will be doing a special activity on Oct. 24. Youth did road side cleanup on Oct. 3. The Elementary Youth Group made brownies for Ad Council. Thank you. Stewardship & Finance: A good collection last Sunday, 10-10-10. All bills are paid to date. They met last week and worked on the 2011 budget and completed except for salaries. A tentative budget is $145,752. Last year was $143,906. As of September, we have paid, $7,537 or 25% of this year’s apportionments. Dinner Sunday, 10-1010, netted $414.00 for the general fund. Trustees: Some gravel has been put in the driveway. Thank you to Dean and Sandy Lammers for shingling the back entrance. SPPRC: Nancy reported that
Ad Council
SPPRC decided not to raise any salaries. If by next October finances are in better shape, the committee will recommend giving Heecheon a bonus. They also worked on their part of the charge conference papers. Christian Education: No report. Worship: The 10-10-10 Celebration was a joyful day. Worship had about 105, 91 at noon meal and about 65 for the afternoon program. Deb will be doing acolyte training on Oct. 24 during Sunday School. The committee is looking into new ―reserved‖ signs for the pews. The Esther Vetch fund will be put into the Iowa UM Development Fund. Memorial Committee: No report. Church Growth and Membership Care: Mark reported the Friday night crowds have stayed consistent. On Sunday, the 14th of November, the committee will have a chicken noodle and chili lunch. The committee is growing in membership. Missions: Susan reported that the committee will be meeting Oct. 25 to put the kits together for the Ingathering. A dedication for the kits will be during worship on Oct. 31. The Noisy Offering will be going to help with the expenses for the Friday night supper. UMW: The UMW was a 5 Star unit again this year and received a certificate. Historian: Joyce Neill made the booklet for the 10-10-10 Celebration. Interchurch Council: The bake sale went well. Thanksgiving Service will be held the Sunday before Thanksgiving with the Presbyterian Church hosting a dinner following. Pastor’s Report: Heecheon reported that Nov. 21 Salem UMC (Council Bluffs) who is receiving a pastor from South Africa, is having a workshop on cross cultural congregation and pastors. Heecheon will be helping with the workshop and would like two people from our church to go along. We had the workshop here before Heecheon came. October 28Nov. 2, Heecheon will be at the American Academy of Religion in Atlanta. New Business: Nancy reported that Christmas Families will be done again. The letter that went out to the families also told about different churches’ activities—ours was about the Friday night supper, family movies. The family information should be given to the churches on Nov. 21. Last year there were about 60 families. The nominating committee has not filled all the committee positions for next year yet but are working on it. The Memorial and Finance Committees’ membership will remain the same. Roger will have devotions for the next meeting November 17 at 7:00 p.m. Roger moved and Chuck seconded meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
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Finance Committee
The Corning United Methodist Church Finance Committee met on October 6th 2010. Those members present were Roger Hull, Sandi Lammers, Sally Hensley, Chuck Lyles, Larry Carmichael, Pastor Heecheon Jeon and Jennifer Swanson. The committee started the meeting by working on the 2011 general budget. Sandi moved to approve the budget as set and Chuck seconded the motion. Once SPPRC committee has finalized their budget for salaries the Finance Committee will then present a completed budget to the Ad Board. The next item of business was the September finances. Sally moved to approve the report as presented and Chuck seconded. The committee then discussed who wanted to remain on Finance and if there was any one who would like to leave the committee. Roger Hull will be stepping down as Chairman and the committee is now looking for a member to fill that spot. The Committee discussed a Stewardship Campaign for the 2011 year. It was decided that a pledge card and a letter would be sent out in the November newsletter. The meeting was adjourned . Respectfully, Jennifer Swanson
10-10-10 Celebration
0 74 76 1 2 3 86 4 5
September 2010
September 2009
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Mary Martha Circle
The Mary Martha Circle met on Wednesday October 20 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Sandy Johnston. There were 19 members were present. Our leader Barb Adams opened our meeting with a prayer. Donna Hunter passed out school kits to be filled. Janet Hull thanked everyone who donated money or food and to Laura Johnston for providing the sheet cakes for the afternoon reception for 10/10/10. We served 91 at the dinner and made a profit of $414.00. We served around 60 at the afternoon reception. Myrna Brown was in charge of the program. She introduced Zach Jones, the resident artist at the Corning Art Center. He gave a very interesting program on his life as an artist and brought one of his oil paintings to show. His motto is to ―Paint with Love.‖ He encourages all of us to visit the art center and reminded us how lucky we are to have it in our small town. He shared with us how a passage written by Max Ehrmann in 1927 entitled ―Desiderato‖ had inspired his work. Myrna read the passage to us. Connie Lyles shared devotions entitled ― God chooses who he Uses‖ and closed with a prayer. Peggy Hayter served a delicious lunch of fruit and bars. Respectfully, Janet Hull
September 2010 Finances
Designated Income
Personnel Expenses Monthly Custodian Services 650.00 Church share Pension 576.35 Church Share Health 864.00 Pastor Salary 2,844.34 Secretary Salary 838.87 Continuing Education 60.00 Mileage 199.00 Book Allowance 39.00 Education Director 0 Sub Total Personnel
Operating
Fund Apportionment Chair lift Easter Food Pantry Missions Mother's Day Native American Noisy Offering OGHS Old organ Parking Lot Peace with Justice Total
5-Sep 12-Sep 19-Sep 26-Sep YTD left 50 0 0 500 1,050 50 50 50 0 150 0 0 0 0 0 65 0 0 0 105 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 310 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26.35 0 0 0 0 0 5,020 0 0 0 20 40 0 0 0 40 0 0 0 0 10 5,225 50 50 500 1,711.35
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Copier
276.53 37.89 103.67 890.00 13.81 59.07 20.00 21.00 91.47 1,513.44 7,585.00
Circle of Friends
Circle of Friends met Wednesday October 20, 2010 at the church. We started our evening by packing 20 boxes of goodies for the college students. Brooke called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. Jancie read the devotions of As much cents as a goose. Ten ladies were present. The soup supper for December was discussed. We decided to serve chili, broccoli and cheese, and chicken and rice. Brook will look into ordering the last two. Brooke will check with Mary Martha and see if they will furnish their delicious vegetable beef. Debbie S. will get the crackers. She requested 2 gallons of pickles this year. Joshua Davies is home. Jodi and Debbie will look into a family gift certificate. Our next meeting is Nov. 17 at Sharon Price’s. Janice served refreshments of various crackers, cheese, sugar cookies and lemonade or tea. Secretary: Delores Ramsey
Pest Control Telephone Utilities Medicare FICA Federal state 10-10-10 expenses Sub Total Operating Total Expenses
Designated but can use Building Use Education Lock In Sunday School
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1,120 383 300.7 103.8 1,907.45
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2011 Pledge Drive
It’s that time of year again when we need to renew our pledge cards. I am really proud our what we as Corning Untied Methodist Church parishioners have accomplished this year. We have faced challenges this past year and we have overcame them. With your continued support I look forward to what we can accomplish in the coming year. Please fill out the pledge card below and return it to the church office or place it in the offering. Please turn in your pledge cards by November 21, 2010. With your continued support the church will continue to grow and support the community. Roger Hull, Finance chairman
Thanksgiving Ingathering
Saturday, November 6, Greenfield UMC The Thanksgiving Ingathering is a way for Iowa United Methodists to address Hunger problems locally and around the world. Micah 6:8 says that the Lord requires us "To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God" When we share from our abundance, we are acting justly and reflecting our desire to serve God. Churches put together kits for the UMCOR Depot and Iowa-Nigeria Partnership, make bazaar and auction items, and collect money for several hunger projects. Our church sent 35 school kits @$11 each for $385 1 birthing kit for $8 66 baby jackets/sweaters @ $6 each for $396 14 used book kits @ $5 each for $70 193 empty school bags @ $3 each for $579 Plus $310 from Mother's Day giving for birthing kits and $106 for shipping costs.
Youth Group
Thirteen members of the youth group met on September 26th for roadside clean-up, followed by a wiener roast at Trevor Sorenson’s. On October 24th the youth group held a harvest party for the younger youth in the church. Twenty one younger youth attended with 10 youth group members helping. They divided the youth into teams and competed in several relay games. They enjoyed walking tacos and cookies after the activities. Thank you to all the adults who helped!! The youth group will be setting up boxes in the church during November for food pantry items. Please help them fill the boxes for those in need in our community
Financial Commitment To the Ministry of United Methodist Church
Name: _______________________________________________ Address :_______________________________________
Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God. ( 2 Corinthians 9:7,11)
2011 Budget Pledge My/ our pledge to the ministry budget will be Pray Daily. Attend worship regularly. Work in and through my church. Give $__________________.
Per week, monthly, quarter, annually (circle one )
Please return your pledge card to the :
Corning United Methodist Church 901 Nodaway Street P.O. Box 307 Corning IA 50841 (641-322-3312) [email protected]
Tithe $_________________________.
Items Needed for the Food Pantry
The following items that the food pantry is in need of. Tuna and Tuna Helper Canned chicken Spaghetti Canned Carrots Hamburger Helper Chili Beans Instant mashed potatoes The church delivers what is donated to the food pantry, all you need to do is bring it to the church. Cash donations are always excepted by the food pantry so they can by the supplies that are needed. You may mark your check to go to the food pantry and put it in the offering plate. Thank you for your help.
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