A PUBLICATION OF THE
PROPHETSTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
PROPHETSTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2024 MAY
NEWSLETTER
2024 MAY
NEWSLETTER
Pastors’ office hours
Tuesdays 1:00-3:30PM @ Leon
Monday and Thursday 9:00-12:00, 1:00-3:30 Wednesday @ Prophetstown UMC – Church Phone #815-537-2496
Contact information: Pastor Joey Cell Phone: 815-656-0362 E-mail: pastorjoeygarcea@gmail.com.
Tuesdays 1:00-3:30PM @ Leon
Monday and Thursday 9:00-12:00, 1:00-3:30 Wednesday @ Prophetstown UMC – Church Phone #815-537-2496
Contact information: Pastor Joey Cell Phone: 815-656-0362 E-mail: pastorjoeygarcea@gmail.com.
IF YOU HAVE PRAYER REQUESTS, OR WANT TO TALK, PLEASE CONTACT PASTOR JOEY @ 815-656-0362, OR EMAIL:
PASTOR JOEYGARCEA@GMAIL.COM
PASTOR JOEYGARCEA@GMAIL.COM
Report from Diane Hull, Finance Committee Chair
Because of errors on the District Billing and confusion on our end, we are over a year behind on our insurance for the Church Building and Parsonage.
This was not brought to our attention until the beginning of 2024, and at that point we were over $12,000 behind.
Half of this amount has been paid and we are hoping to pay the rest in July.
We are asking the congregation to help us out with some extra donations. If you are able to help, please signify that the extra donation goes to the insurance for the church. Thank you so much for your help. Diane
Because of errors on the District Billing and confusion on our end, we are over a year behind on our insurance for the Church Building and Parsonage.
This was not brought to our attention until the beginning of 2024, and at that point we were over $12,000 behind.
Half of this amount has been paid and we are hoping to pay the rest in July.
We are asking the congregation to help us out with some extra donations. If you are able to help, please signify that the extra donation goes to the insurance for the church. Thank you so much for your help. Diane
Summer Church hours are changing to 10:15am on June 2nd up until Sunday School starts again after Labor Day.
After the tragedy that we went through losing our youth, it was brought up during the funeral luncheon, that it was so nice to have so many people helping set-up, serve and clean up. What would everyone think of really using our United Christians of Prophetstown, and when help is needed for any reason that we reach out and ask for help from other congregations?
After the tragedy that we went through losing our youth, it was brought up during the funeral luncheon, that it was so nice to have so many people helping set-up, serve and clean up. What would everyone think of really using our United Christians of Prophetstown, and when help is needed for any reason that we reach out and ask for help from other congregations?
WORSHIP
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Website: www.prophetstownunitedmethodist.org
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Website: www.prophetstownunitedmethodist.org
BIRTHDAYS FOR MAY
1-Linda Meier
2-Garett Plumley
4-Betty Hummel
5-Diane Hull
6-John Frederick
7-Mike Mandrell
7-Cal Schuneman
10-Mitchell Raser
11-Jamie Wolf
12-Joseph Harriett
17-Zoe Rudy
20-Ella Brooks
26-Kim Smith
27-Mary Garland
27-Kasha Sebok
1-Linda Meier
2-Garett Plumley
4-Betty Hummel
5-Diane Hull
6-John Frederick
7-Mike Mandrell
7-Cal Schuneman
10-Mitchell Raser
11-Jamie Wolf
12-Joseph Harriett
17-Zoe Rudy
20-Ella Brooks
26-Kim Smith
27-Mary Garland
27-Kasha Sebok
NUTS! NUTS!
You can shop year around 24/7 at the Terri Lynn Webstore at https://pumc.terrilynn.com for all your pecan, cashew, walnut, etc. needs. These will be delivered
directly to your home.
You can shop year around 24/7 at the Terri Lynn Webstore at https://pumc.terrilynn.com for all your pecan, cashew, walnut, etc. needs. These will be delivered
directly to your home.
Bear Necessities
Personal Care Pantry
Where: Leon UMC
17173 Lomax Road
Prophetstown
When: 3rd Saturday of every month from 10am to 11am.
Available items: Laundry Detergent,
Toilet paper, Bath Soap, Toothpaste, Dish Soap, Shampoo. Other items available from time to time.
Personal Care Pantry
Where: Leon UMC
17173 Lomax Road
Prophetstown
When: 3rd Saturday of every month from 10am to 11am.
Available items: Laundry Detergent,
Toilet paper, Bath Soap, Toothpaste, Dish Soap, Shampoo. Other items available from time to time.
USHERS FOR MAY
5 – Alan Posey & Pat Kasterke
12 – Betty Dennis & Kathy Raser
19 – Esther Wagenecht & JoAnn
Frederick
26 – Irma Dessing & Toni Buck
LITURGIST SCHEDULE FOR MAY
5 – Larry Stewart
12 – Pat Crump
19 – Lou Hummel
26 – Kim Smith
COMMUNION BREAD FOR MAY
5 – Tiffany Oncken & Adam
Carr
5 – Tiffany Oncken & Adam
Carr
ACOLYTES FOR MAY
5 – Mason Butts & Connor
Butts
12 – Brayden Garcea & Aidan
Garcea
19 – Tamber Rippy & Kasha
Sebok
26 – Ava Gravila & Ella
Miller
5 – Mason Butts & Connor
Butts
12 – Brayden Garcea & Aidan
Garcea
19 – Tamber Rippy & Kasha
Sebok
26 – Ava Gravila & Ella
Miller
Last day of Sunday School will be May 19th. We are planning another “Lock in” on the 18th to celebrate. If you have questions, ask Tara Miller or Kim Smith.
Meet Cayson James Weech
Born on April 11, 2024, Cayson weighs 9lbs and is 21 inches long. His very proud parents are Pastor Chelsey and Chris Weech. Congratulations!
Born on April 11, 2024, Cayson weighs 9lbs and is 21 inches long. His very proud parents are Pastor Chelsey and Chris Weech. Congratulations!
Happy Mother’s Day!
May’s Little Thoughts by Connie Blackert
May, that wonderful month we celebrate Mothers! Did you know that every lady is a Mother to someone. Think back to the lady that did something special for you, your Mom, your neighbor, your Aunt, your Sunday School teacher, the lady at the grocery store, the list goes on and on. Let’s thank every lady for sharing the love in her heart with us, that’s what Mothers do!
May, that wonderful month we celebrate Mothers! Did you know that every lady is a Mother to someone. Think back to the lady that did something special for you, your Mom, your neighbor, your Aunt, your Sunday School teacher, the lady at the grocery store, the list goes on and on. Let’s thank every lady for sharing the love in her heart with us, that’s what Mothers do!
I’d like to share “Mothers” written by Erma Bombeck with you…………..
When the Good Lord was creating Mothers, He was into His sixth day of “overtime” when the angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling on this one.”
And the Lord said, “Have you read the spec on this order?”
”She has to be completely washable, but not plastic. Have 180 movable parts…all replaceable.
“Run on black coffee and leftovers.
“Have a lap that disappears when she stands up
“And six pairs of hands.”
The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands…no way.”
It’s not the hands that are causing me problems,”said the Lord. It’s the three pairs of eyes that Mothers have to have.”
“That’s on the standard model?” asked the angel.
The Lord nodded. “One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, “what are you kids doing in there?” when she already knows. Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn’t but what she has to know.
“And of course the ones here in the front so that she can look at a child when he goofs and say, “I understand and I love you” without so much as uttering a word.”
“Lord,” said the angel touching His sleeve, “go to bed. Tomorrow…”
“I can’t,” said the Lord. “I’m so close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick…can feed a family of six on 1 pound of hamburger…and can get a 9 year old to stand under a shower.”
The angel circled the model of a Mother very slowly. “It’s too soft,” she sighed.
“But tough!” said the Lord excitedly. “You cannot imagine what this Mother can do or endure.”
“Can it think?”
“Not only think, but it can reason and compromise.” said the Creator.
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her fingers across the cheek. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. I told You that You were trying to put too much into this model.”
“It’s not a leak,” said the Lord. “It’s a tear.”
“What’s that for?”
“It’s for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness and pride.”
“You are a genius,” said the angel.
The Lord looked somber, “I didn’t put it there.”
And the Lord said, “Have you read the spec on this order?”
”She has to be completely washable, but not plastic. Have 180 movable parts…all replaceable.
“Run on black coffee and leftovers.
“Have a lap that disappears when she stands up
“And six pairs of hands.”
The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands…no way.”
It’s not the hands that are causing me problems,”said the Lord. It’s the three pairs of eyes that Mothers have to have.”
“That’s on the standard model?” asked the angel.
The Lord nodded. “One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, “what are you kids doing in there?” when she already knows. Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn’t but what she has to know.
“And of course the ones here in the front so that she can look at a child when he goofs and say, “I understand and I love you” without so much as uttering a word.”
“Lord,” said the angel touching His sleeve, “go to bed. Tomorrow…”
“I can’t,” said the Lord. “I’m so close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick…can feed a family of six on 1 pound of hamburger…and can get a 9 year old to stand under a shower.”
The angel circled the model of a Mother very slowly. “It’s too soft,” she sighed.
“But tough!” said the Lord excitedly. “You cannot imagine what this Mother can do or endure.”
“Can it think?”
“Not only think, but it can reason and compromise.” said the Creator.
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her fingers across the cheek. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. I told You that You were trying to put too much into this model.”
“It’s not a leak,” said the Lord. “It’s a tear.”
“What’s that for?”
“It’s for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness and pride.”
“You are a genius,” said the angel.
The Lord looked somber, “I didn’t put it there.”
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
Connie
Dear Family Members and church family,
First, let me apologize that our Memorial Dedication Service has been so long in coming. With Covid setting our schedule back, it has taken time to get reorganized.
The United Methodist Church would like to get back on track and invite families to our Dedication Service on May 26th at 10:45 in our sanctuary for the items that were purchased in memory of your loved one. There will be a light meal following the service in the basement.
Diane Hull, Memorial chair
United Methodist women’s lunch out at the Country Club on Friday, May 10th at noon.
GRADUATION
If you have someone that is graduating from 8th Grade, High School, College, or a Trade School, PLEASE let the office know before May 19th.
Welcome to May. The time we celebrate spring and new life. We just experienced Easter a few weeks ago and during our Easter celebration we remember Jesus dying on the cross to save us from our sins. We inherit the amazing gift of eternal life. We see the amazing artistry of God all around us. The green grass, the blue sky, the budding trees, and the flowering plants. These are all reminders of God’s love and creation. We are also reminded of God each time we look at each other. Each one of us is a beloved creation of God. We are created in God’s image which means that God loves each of us in ways we can never even imagine. We have personalities that are created in God’s image, we have senses of humor and spiritual gifts and talents that come from God. We are each unique and loved by God in ways we can’t even understand. That is important for us to know and remember especially on difficult days when we find ourselves struggling, knowing that God is with us can bring us comfort and help. As we enter into this season of new life let us remember that God is with us and wants what’s best for us.
Pastor Joey
Pastor Joey
Come to Me for all that you need. Come into My Presence with thanksgiving, for thankfulness opens the door to my treasures. When you are thankful, you affirm the central truth that I am Good. I am Light, in whom there is no darkness at all. The assurance that I am entirely Good meets your basic need for security. Your life is not subject to the whims of a sin-stained deity.
Relax in the knowledge that the One who controls your life is totally trustworthy. Come to Me with confident expectation. There is nothing you need that I cannot provide. Excerpt from “Jesus Calling” daily devotional.
Relax in the knowledge that the One who controls your life is totally trustworthy. Come to Me with confident expectation. There is nothing you need that I cannot provide. Excerpt from “Jesus Calling” daily devotional.
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. Psalm 95:2
This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:18
2 Corinthians 4:18
“For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13