OPEN HEARTS, OPEN MINDS, OPEN DOORS

F I RS T
OCTOBER, 2013

N O T ES

Sunday Worship Schedule

9:00 am
Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary

WOLF TRACKS
When I arrived back in July and we began to work out a format for our 11 oclock Service, I discerned that an important part of that living worship service would be its ministry of prayer: intercessory prayer, and prayers for healing including the ancient Christian practice of laying on of hands. These are powerful practices through which God has transformed lives for centuries, and it is with joy that people of Christ are rediscovering worship patterns that blessed the ancient Church. The subject of healing prayer is one, however, which makes no small number of United Methodists uncomfortable. With those folks in mind Id like to share with you the illuminative introduction to the section on Healing Services and Prayers found in our United Methodist Book of Worship. S c r i p t u r e s t r o n gl y affirms ministries of spiritual healing, which in recent years have received renewed emphasis throughout Christs holy Church. The root of the word healing in New Testament Greek, sozo, is the same as that of salvation and wholeness. Spiritual healing is Gods work of offering persons balance, harmony, and wholeness of body, mind, spirit, and relationships through confession, forgiveness and reconciliation. Through such healing, God works to bring about reconciliation between God and humanity, among individuals and communities, within each person, and between humanity and the rest of creation. The New Testament records that Jesus himself healed the estranged and sick and sent

Pastor Paul Wolf

10:10 am
Sunday School Time

11:00 am
Celebration Worship in the Sanctuary
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

Making Disciples ...Changing the World

out his disciples on ministries of healing. James (5:14-16a) calls us also to pray for and anoint the sick, that they may be healed. All healing is of God. The Churchs healing ministry in no way detracts from the gifts God gives through medicine and psychotherapy. It is no substitute for either medicine or the proper care of ones health. Rather, it adds to our total resources for wholeness. Healing is not magic, but underlying it is the great mystery of Gods love. Those who minister spiritual healing are channels of Gods love. Although no one can predict what will happen in a given instance, many marvelous healings have taken place.
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We uphold the United Methodist Church by our PRAYERS, PRESENCE, GIFTS, SERVICE & WITNESS
9 am 11 am n/a n/a n/a 31 Sunday School 65 74 55 87 2013 Monthly Budget Needs Needs$24,323 September Total Gifts Received to Date $21,946 August Income *$20,788 YearYear-toto-Date Income *$188,825 August Expense *($23,966) YearYear-toto-Date Expense *($188471) August Net Loss *($3,178) YearYear-toto-Date Net Gain *$355

Attendance for September 2013

Gifts for September 2013

1st 8th 15th 22nd 29th

91 118 92 116

1st 8th 15th 22nd 29th

$5,133 $4,277 $3,386 $9,150 GIVE!

HOMECOMING / 10AM / BE HERE!

* As of the end of August 2013

FIRST NOTES

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Tom Cloke Carl Roush

(brother of Elmer Roush)

Lavonne Green Richard Groves

(brother of Sherrolyn Webb)

Joan Howard Maxine Carlson Bill Carter Wanda Gorton Brenda Rowe Cinda Krenzin Gary Manbeck Sympathies to the family & friends of: Paul Rowan Virginia Disney Serving in the Military: Jeff Bright (Africa)
(Please be sure to inform the church office if you have a loved one serving in the military and we can include them in this list.)
PLEASE NOTE: NAMES SUBMITTED FOR THE PRAYER CONCERNS LIST
WILL BE REMOVED AFTER TWO WEEKS. PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE @ 431-4240 OR E-MAIL

God does not promise that we shall be spared suffering but does promise to be with us in our suffering. Trusting that promise, we are enabled to recognize Gods sustaining presence in pain, s i c kn e s s , i nj ur y a n d estrangement. Likewise, God does not promise that we will be cured of all illnesses; and we all must face the inevitability of death. A Service of Healing is not necessarily a service of curing, but it provides an atmosphere in which healing can happen. The greatest healing of all is the reunion of reconciliation of a human being with God. When this happens, physical healing sometimes occurs, mental and emotional balance is often restored, spiritual health is enhanced, and relationships are healed. For the Christian the basic purpose of spiritual healing

is to renew and strengthen ones relationship with the living Christ. Laying on of hands, anointing with oil, and the less formal gesture of holding someones hand all show the power of touch, which plays a central role in the healings recorded in the New Testament. Jesus often touched others--blessing children, washing feet, healing injuries or disease, and raising people from death. Biblical precedent combines with our natural desire to reach out to persons in need in prompting us to touch gently and lovingly those who ask for healing prayers. Such an act is a tangible expression of the presence of the healing Christ, working in and through those who minister in his name. What prompted me to share this excerpt was one

of those marvelous healings the writer mentions can happen when Gods love is channeled through prayer. Weve been praying for Faye Rubows Aunt Cherie. She had cancer. Last week her doctors told her her tumors had disappeared, they were gone, they were nowhere to be found in her scans anymore. When Faye shared that with us last Sunday, we were filled with praise and thanksgiving, humbled and elated all at once. God calls us to pray and assures us that when we pray, good things happen. It was true 2000 years ago. It is true today. Thanks be to God! Grace and peace, Pastor Paul

Homecoming Sunday
Sunday, September 29th, 2013
9:00am: Sunday School / 10:00am: Worship
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WEEKEND OF

fumcronda@cableone.net
IF YOU NEED TO ADD OR CONTINUE A NAME ON THE PRAYER LIST. THANK YOU!

A heart that loves is always young.

FUN, FAMILY & FAITH!

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Pumpkin Prayer
Cut off the top:

Lord, open my mind and fill me with Your wisdom and guidance. Lord, take out all my fussies and frownies and fill me with Your love.

October 14 31
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Unload pumpkins and get the patch ready for kids.
announced.)

st

Scoop out the yuckies:

The Patch will be OPEN daily from 9am6:30pm

Carve out the eyes:

(Delivery time to be

Lord, open my eyes to see all of the beautiful things You have made. Lord, help me to be a sweet fragrance for You. Lord, help me to always speak Your words of love and kindness.

Sit and enjoy the Pumpkin Patch and take money from the customers. Read to school children who will be visiting the patch between 9am2pm. Bake cookies for the children who will be coming through.
We will get to keep 25% of our pumpkin sales. Please be generous in donating. Pro ts will be used toward the purchase of new, safe, sturdy & maintenance free playground equipment. Please contact Shari Wendt if you are able to help!

Carve out the nose:

Carve out the mouth:

This is a fundraiser.

Place in a candle:

5:30 5:307:00 pm
Safe haven for kids with games, music, fun and loads of candy & treats! Dress up like heroes, princesses, animals. No scary or bloody costumes allowed! (Thanks!) Come join the fun or just get treats. Volunteers needed to run games, have fun & give out treats. If you own fun games, let us borrow them! Want to donate fun little Christian prizes to hand out? Candy donations needed. Give only what YOU like to eat!

Lord, let me be a light to others for You have filled me with Your light.

Get to Church

October 31st

Any Way You Can!

IN OTHER NEWS.....

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OUR CHURCH
Mission Pennies
October Mission Pennies will be used to fund door prizes for a dinner we will be having in December at Safari apartments. We plan to use the funds to purchase Save-a-Lot gift cards for these door prizes that will be given to Safari apartment families. homemade treat on Sunday, October 13th. All members are welcomed and encouraged to help with this effort through purchasing or baking treats. Money collected goes towards helping other churches in need. Evening Meal at Otterbein will be on October 1st. Anyone willing to volunteer their time or culinary talents should contact Charlene Riley either by email: charlenemr@hotmail.com or phone 431-4560 office 431-4023 home.

Pantry Sunday
October 27th will be Pantry Sunday! Our local pantries continue to have difficulty keeping up with the ever increasing demand. Your help through the donations of food or cash is immensely appreciated!

BAZAAR CRAFT DAY

Anyone interested in helping create some fun crafts for this years church bazaar is invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall on the following dates from 9:00amNOON followed by a Salad Lunch and clean up. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16
Be sure to check with Linda to see what you will need to bring.

Faith House Collection

In October, October the Missions Committee will be collecting toiletries for Faith House.
(Shampoo, deodorant, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes)

A great BIG thank you to the youth for all the goodies they purchased to give to Applewood residents on birthdays. It is greatly appreciated. Charlene Riley

Dough for Dough

The F.I.S.H. (Fellowship Is Sending Help) Committee reminds you to stop by the parlor and pick up a

Another Tuesday Evening meal

Our churchs turn to host the Another Tuesday

Thank you for your kind monetary gift. IT will help to restore hope to the homeless. Thank you again, God Bless The Faith House

FUMC Fall Bazaar

October 19, 2013
8am to 10am 11am to 1 pm 1pm 8am to 3pm Cinnamon Rolls and Coffee served - $2.00 DeLaTorre Enchiladas & Fidello
$41 Enchilada Dinner / $62 Enchilada Dinner

Live Auction with Father Bernie Booths Open:

Thanks to ALL who helped with the Homecoming Clean-Up crew! The church building looks wonderful! Linda Arnett

Country Kitchen
(Canned goods, homemade desserts, candies, and breads, handmade towels, etc.) (Please deliver food items on Friday morning.)

Cozy Comforts
(Quilts, shawls, blankets, hats, scarves, etc.)

Holiday Gift Shop

(Holiday crafts, religious items, decorations, ornaments, gifts, etc.)

Children's Corner
(Used books, toys, etc.)

PROCEEDS FROM THE BAZAAR WILL GO INTO A FUND TO PURCHASE A VAN.

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Joy in Generosity
October is generally considered Stewardship month at FUMC. This years Stewardship theme is Joy Joy in Generosity. Generosity As parishioners today we are experiencing the Joy Joy in Generosity of those saints that have gone before us. John Wesley urged those in connection with him to Earn all you can and save all you can, so that you can give all you can. Today, we United Methodist join others to help all of Gods children whenever and wherever we can. Through our congregation, we are the heart, spirit, and hands of Gods outreaching love. Life grows here through the joy of generosity. generosity Be in prayerful consideration of our time, talent, and economic resources as we enter this season of stewardship.

Better Than Einstein

At the conclusion of the sermon, the worshipers filed out of the sanctuary to greet the minister. As one of them left, he shook the minister's hand, thanked him for the sermon and said, "Thanks for the message, Reverend. You know, you must be smarter than Einstein." Beaming with pride, the minister said, "Why, thank you, brother!" As the week went by, the minister began to think about the man's compliment. The more he thought, the more he became baffled as to why anyone would deem him smarter than Einstein. So he decided to ask the man the following Sunday. The next Sunday he asked the parishioner if he remembered the previous Sunday's comment about the sermon. The parishioner replied that he did. The minister asked: "Exactly what did you mean that I must be smarter than Einstein?" The man replied, "Well, Reverend, they say that Einstein was so smart that only ten people in the entire world could understand him. But Reverend, no one can understand you."

Womens Spiritual Enrichment Retreat

Earthen Vessels
We have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. ~2 Corinthians 4:7

October 25 2526, 2013 Registration: 6:30pm (Friday evening) Dismissal: 1:00pm (Saturday afternoon) Presenter PresenterJean Vaughn
Licensed Minister Christian Church (DOC)

Cost: $10.00
Covers breakfast and lunch

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

202 S. LINCOLN CHANUTE, KANSAS 66720
OFFICE HOURS: 8:00AM5:00PM CHURCH PHONE: 620-431-4240 WEB SITE: www.fumcchanute.org CHURCH STAFF: Pastor: Rev. Paul Wolf Director of Adult Ministry & Parish Visitor Linda Arnett fumclinda@cableone.net
In-Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Mornings

First United Methodist Church 202 S. Lincoln Chanute, KS 66720 620.431.4240

U.S. Postage Paid Non-Profit Org. Chanute, KS 66720 Permit #13

Return Service Requested

Youth Director: Sharon Fritch ykics@hotmail.com Director of Children's Ministries: Shari Wendt fumcshari@cableone.net Secretary: Ronda Phillips fumcronda@cableone.net Treasurer: Parrian Hatch parrianh@gmail.com
In-Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Mornings

Custodian: Karen Shields fumcronda@cableone.net Maintenance: Jim Schoenberger Music Director: Russ Vallier rvchoir@hotmail.com Organist: Terri DeGeer jdegeer@erieks.net

UPCOMING EVENTS
How to become a member....
You are welcome to attend worship services, member or not. For that matter, you can attend any activity of the church and are invited to do so. Becoming a member is, in faith, saying you want a deeper commitment to the church. Our vows ask us to faithfully participate in the life of the church with our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service and our witness. We hope you will be a part of the ministry of the First United Methodist Church. If you would like to become a member, please give us: Name(s), address, phone number, e-mail address, anniversaries, birthdays and if you are already a member of some other church or not. If you are, we also need the name of the church and, if possible, the address. Please give this to the pastor, or leave in the church office.

Sunday, September 29: Homecoming Sunday Celebration at 10:00am (Sunday school will be at 9:00am) followed by a group photo in front of the church and a potluck dinner in the Fellowship Hall. Saturday, October 19: Church Fall Bazaar from 8:00am3:00pm. Friday, October 25 25Saturday, October 26: A Womens Spiritual Enrichment Retreat will take place from Friday @ 6:30pm thru Saturday @ 1:00pm. Thursday, October 31: A Hay Day Celebration will be held in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 10:30am. (Adults) A Harvest Party will be held from 5:30pm7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.
(Children)

PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE WHEN SCHEDULING MEETINGS OR EVENTS IN THE CHURCH BUILDING!
(Be sure to check inside for more details on these events!)

October 2013
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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5:00 pm PEO, FH 5:30 pm Finance

9:30 am Ladies 8:30amNOON Bible Study, 107 Gifted Student 5:30 pm Ladies Seminar, FH Bible Study, 107 11:00 am Walkercize 5:30 pm Mens Bible 6:00 pm AWANA Study, 112 7:00 pm Trustees, 103
7:00 pm Compassionate Friends, 102

6:00 am Prayer 4:00 pm Group, 107 Vernor / Rickabaugh Wedding 6:00 pm Vernor / Rickabaugh Wedding Rehearsal

6 Communion 7
2:00 pm Worship Service held at the High-rise Apartments 4:00 pm KICS 9:30 am Genesis to Revelation Bible Study, 112 11:00 am Ministry of Caring, 103 1:00 pm Book Club, FH 6:15 pm Nominations 6:30 pm Quilt Guild, * See Regular Sunday FH Schedule

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6:00 am Prayer Group, 107

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9:30 am Ladies 11:00 am Walkercize, 5:30 pm Finance Bible Study, 107 FH 5:30 pm Ladies 6:00 pm AWANA Bible Study, 107 5:30 pm Mens Bible Study, 112 6:15 pm Education Team, Parlor 7:00 pm Church Council, 107

13 Dough for 14
Dough
10:00 am 4-H Mtg., FH 4:00 pm KICS 9:30 am Genesis to Revelation Bible Study, 112 11:00 am Walkercize, FH 1:00 pm Book Club, FH
(Will be setting up for the Fall Craft Bazaar in the Fellowship Hall throughout the week.)

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6:00 am Prayer Group, 107

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8am3pm Fall Craft Bazaar

* See Regular Sunday Schedule

9:30 am Ladies 9:00 am Craft Day 5:30 pm Finance Bible Study, 107 & Lunch, FH 1:00 pm Todays 11:00 am Walkercize, Concerns, Parlor FH 5:30 pm Ladies Bible Study, 107 5:30 pm Mens Bible Study, 112 6:30 pm Missions Committee Mtg., 112 6:30 pm Church & Society, Applewood

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4:00 pm KICS

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9:30 am Genesis to Revelation Bible Study, 112 11:00 am Walkercize, FH 1:00 pm Book Club, FH 7:00 pm Boomer Link

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Womens Spiritual Enrichment Retreat October 25th & 26th

9:30 am Ladies 6:00 am Prayer 11:00 am Walkercize, 6:00 pm Estates Bible Study, 107 FH 7:00 pm Cub Scout Group, 107 1:00 pm Newsletter 5:30 pm Mens Bible Pack Mtg., FH Womens Spiritual Crew, 107 Enrichment Retreat Study, 112 5:30 pm Ladies October 25th & 26th 6:00 pm AWANA Bible Study, 107 5:30 pm Mens Bible Study, 112 6:15 pm Nominations

* See Regular Sunday Schedule

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Pantry Sunday

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9:30 am Genesis to Revelation Bible Study 11:00 am Walkercize, 1:00 pm Book Club, FH

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10:30 pm Hay Day Gathering, FH 5:30 pm Harvest Party for Children, FH

4:00 pm KICS

9:30 am Ladies 11:00 am Walkercize, Bible Study, 107 FH 1:00 pm Newsletter 6:00 pm AWANA: Crew, 107 Bring a Friend Night 5:30 pm Ladies Bible Study, 107 5:30 pm Mens Bible Study, 112

* Regular Sunday
9:00 am
Traditional Worship Time (Sanctuary)

11:00 am
Celebration Worship Time (Sanctuary)

10:10 am
* See Regular Sunday Schedule Sunday School

October 2013
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Isaiah 1113 Ephesians 4

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Isaiah 2022 Ephesians 6

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Isaiah 2325 Philippians 1 Bil Keane

Isaiah 1416 Isaiah 1719 Ephesians 5:116 Ephesians 5:1733

Jacob Manbeck

LaVonne Green Alice Almond Tierney Ross Cathy Pringle Dustin Hatch Deanne Schoenberger Christine Woodard Betsy McReynolds

Dough for Dough

Isaiah 2627 Philippians 2 Donna Bashor Lillian Fisher Larry Hill

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Isaiah 2829 Philippians 3 Avrey Finley

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Isaiah 3031 Philippians 4 Riley Goracke Timmen Goracke Melvin Willis Judy Wilson

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Isaiah 3233 Colossians 1 Tonya Caldwell Charlotte Bowyer Doug Drybread Merett Ross

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Isaiah 3436 Colossians 2 Levi Kimbrel Landon Kimbrel Jean Armstrong

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Isaiah 3738 Colossians 3 Laura Fogle Jennifer McCready

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Isaiah 3940 Colossians 4 Jerry Hutton Kaden Kepley Tori Mussulman

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Isaiah 4142 1 Thessalonians 1 Maxine Carlson

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Isaiah 4749 1 Thessalonians 4 Lisa Armstrong Tyson Lemasters James Westhoff

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Isaiah 5052 1 Thessalonians 5 Charlie Dighero Elizabeth Miller

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Isaiah 5355 2 Thessalonians 1 Chuck Swindoll

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Isaiah 5658 2 Thessalonians 2 Patty Dighero

Isaiah 4344 Isaiah 4546 1 Thessalonians 2 1 Thessalonians 3 Wayne Beech Gary Block Wanda Gard Bret Lickteig Lee Iacocca

20 Pantry Sunday 21
Isaiah 5961 2 Thessalonians 3 Mike Finley Isaiah 6264 1 Timothy 1 Randy Pryor Nick Wiltse

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Isaiah 6566 1 Timothy 2 Tanner Kepley Larry Nelson

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Jeremiah 12 1 Timothy 3 Madi Rollins

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Jeremiah 35 1 Timothy 4 Tonya Battah

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Jeremiah 68 1 Timothy 5 Andy Roberts

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Jeremiah 911 1 Timothy 6 Zach Gericke Charlotte Chase Susan Harwood Austin Liudahl Desirae Rubow

27 Pantry Sunday 28
Jeremiah 1214 2 Timothy 1 Blake Bailey Marilyn Hutchison Jeremiah 1517 2 Timothy 2

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Jeremiah 1819 2 Timothy 3 Kay Casper Caitlin Roberts

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Jeremiah 2021 2 Timothy 4 Nancy Dudley

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Jeremiah 2223 Titus 1 Maurice Elliott Lillian Reep

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