MAKING DISCIPLES...

CHANGING THE WORLD

FI RS T

N O T ES

JULY 2015

A P R I L S M U S I N G S
Sunday
Worship
Schedule
9:00 am
Traditional
Worship
in the Sanctuary

10:10 am
Sunday School
Time

11:00 am
Contemporary
Worship
in the Sanctuary

OUR MISSION
STATEMENT:

Making Disciples
...Changing
the World

America has been

blessed as the longest
on-going Constitutional
Republic in the history of
the world. These blessings come straight from
God.
All you have to do is
look at the turmoil in
other parts of the world
and you will see how
blessed we are to be
able to come to Church
on Sunday and worship
freely. With that said, we
have got to preserve the
foundations and principles on which this great
country was built.
On July 2, 1776,
Congress voted to
approve a complete
separation from England.
Two days later, the early
draft of the Declaration
of Independence was

Rev. April Wegehaupt

signed. Four days later,

members of Congress
took the document and
read it out loud from
the steps of Independence Hall, afterwards
they rang the Liberty
Bell. The inscription on
the top of the bell is
Leviticus 25:10, which
reads, "Proclaim liberty
throughout the land
and to all the inhabitants thereof."

pendence lost their life

for our freedom. Sadly,
freedom is not fully
free. We have got to
maintain our religious
freedom and the
principles this country
was founded on!
The Founding Fathers
passed the torch to us.
It is our responsibility to
not let it go out. Celebrate this 4th of July by
putting God first.

John Adams said,

"The general principles
on which the Fathers
achieved independence
were the general
principles of
Christianity." John
Adams believed that
the Fourth of July
should be a religious
holiday. Sadly, many
who signed the
Declaration of Inde-

Blessings,
Rev. April

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2016 Monthly Budget

Needs
Needs$25,059

Gifts for
June 2016

Attendance for
June 2016

We uphold the United Methodist Church by our PRAYERS, PRESENCE, GIFTS, SERVICE & WITNESS

5th

$7,989

12th

$3,095

19th

$3,497

26th

$1,188

June Total Gifts Received to Date

$21,577
June
Income
$11,081

June
Expense
$26,514

June
Net Loss
($15,432)

YearYear-toto-Date
Income
$130,857

YearYear-toto-Date
Expense
$131,154

YearYear-toto-Date
Net Loss
($297)

* As of June 14, 2016

FIRST NOTES

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Jim Schoenberger
Marilyn Henderson
Bill Thompson
(father of Anne Ranz)

Flora Erickson
Eugene Solomon
Sherrolyn Webb
Mary Knapp
Joann Moran
Deanna Barnhart
Mike Sutcliffe
Serving in the Military:
Josh & Kenzli Underwood
Drey Barkman
Ssgt. Roger, Melissa
& Timothy Myers
Joshua Hatch
Jack Martin
(Training at a military facility .)

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
fumcronda@gmail.com
IF YOU NEED TO ADD OR
CONTINUE A NAME ON THE

PRAYER LIST. THANK YOU!

Those who
walk with
God always
reach their
destination.

The Wisdom of

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Hello and God Bless,

This last month has been a wonderful month. Our VBS week was a complete
and total success. We had a total of 146 children attend our VBS week, and I
believe most of them came back for the whole week. I would love to thank ALL
of my helpers and volunteer's, without my crew leaders and station leaders
dedication to their positions VBS would not be as successful as it was. Cheryl
Day, Marsha Carter, Donna Budreau, Shannon Finley, Judy Manbeck, Janie
VanHouden, Linda Arnett, and Pastor April did such a wonderful job with the
stations. I was able to see the excitement in the kids faces while they were in
their groups. Also a huge thank you to Russ Valier. Russ was great in the opening and closing of each day with songs and a small message. I'm so very proud
of my Youth groupers that helped out with VBS, they were very important in
keeping things running smoothly. Thank you so much for your help and dedication to your church.
I want to remind all the Jr. and Sr. high youth groupers that their Bible study
will be starting July 6th. Their Bible study will be every Wednesday 6-7:30pm.
I'm also looking into a concert trip to Hillsong United, at the Sprint Center in
Kansas City, MO. July 27th.
Thank you and God bless,
Director of Young Ministries,
Demian Wegehaupt

We will soon have an opening for a caring,

nurturing individual who would be interested
in providing a safe and welcoming environment
for children on Sunday morning. If you, or
someone you know may be interested in this
position, please contact the church office ASAP.

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"The Face of God"

A Kindergarten teacher
was observing her
classroom as the children
drew pictures. The teacher would occasionally
walk around and see
each childs artwork.
As she approached one
little girl who was working
especially hard, she
asked what the drawing
was.
The little girl told her:
Im drawing God!
But sweety, the teacher
replied, no one actually
knows what God looks
like.
Automatically, the little
girl continued drawing
and said well, they
certainly will in a minute!

Get to Church

Teachers Needed! It makes no difference whether you

are 21 or 73, kids are not hung up by age. If you have a desire to
teach children about God, YOU ARE NEEDED. God has abundant
blessings in store for both you and the children! Please contact
Demian at 212-6755 or boomermals26@gmail.com.

Any
Way
You
Can!

Be sure to remember in prayer, all our kids who will be attending Camp Chippewa this summer.

IN OTHER NEWS.....

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OUR CHURCH
Pantry Sunday
Sunday, July 24th is
Pantry Sunday.
Dont forget to bring your
donation for the Food
Pantry with you!

Challenge for
July will be

CANNED MEATS
Mission Pennies
...for the month of
July will be used for the
Back to School Haircuts
for Kids program.
Gifts / Prizes Needed
The Church & Society
committee is in need of
gifts and prizes to be
given to the residents at
the Murray Hill Apts.
The committee hosts a
party / bingo game
there each month.

AGAPE
AGAPE A Greek word
for self-giving love.

The Agape Fund is a

ministry that allows the
participant to give
$5.00 or more four
times per year. This
money is used to help a
specific area person or
a family in need. If you
would like to be added
to our participants list,
please contact the
church office @
431-4240 and talk to
Ronda. Participants
are kept secret and
confidential.
Israel Trip Opportunity
A spot is open for a
woman who would like
to join the group heading to Israel this September. This will be a

once in a lifetime experience! Please contact

Pastor April ASAP to
make your reservation.
First come, first served!
A Womens Encounter
weekend is scheduled
for July 8 10. The
Womens Encounter is
organized by women for
women.
For more information
about this event, go to:
http://
encounterthecross.com/
women/index.php.

Our own Skye Finley has

attended this event,
and would be more
than happy to answer
any questions you may
have. Just give her a
call at 210-0319.

Dear Friends,
On behalf of everyone
at Communities In
Schools of Mid-America,
Inc., we want to thank
you for your generous
donation of $300 to
support our Chanute
Elementary CIS
Programs Hair Fair.
We are working to
build a stronger
Mid-America region,
where every citizen is
well-educated and
capable of reaching their
fullest potential. Its
important work, and CIS
of Mid-America does it
well. Your contribution
and support of our work
is deeply appreciated.
Sincerely,
Melissa Martin
President & CEO
& Kimberly Reynolds
Director of Development

Join us in celebrating

Flora Ericksons
90th Birthday
July 16, 2016
2:00
2:004:00pm
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Genesis to Revelation Bible Study

FOCUS THIS SUMMER WILL BE ON THE APOCRYPHA
Meets Mondays / Room 107 / 9:30am
No meeting on Monday, July 4th.

TODAYS CONCERNS SUMMER

SCHEDULE

July 19
FunFoodFellowship
We will gather at noon for a Pizza Party.
Everything will be provided. For those who are
able to stay we will provide a little fun! Hope to
see you there this summer.
If you have questions, call Sherrolyn Webb @ 431-0185 or
call Linda at the office, 431-4240

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GOD BLESS
AMERICA
"While the storm
clouds gather far
across the sea,
Let us swear
allegiance to a land
that's free,
Let us all be grateful
for a land so fair,
As we raise our voices
in a solemn prayer. "
God Bless America,
Land that I love.
Stand beside her,
and guide her
Thru the night with
a light from above.
From the mountains,
to the prairies,
To the oceans,
white with foam
God bless America,
My home sweet
home.
Words and music by Irving Berlin
Copyright 1938, 1939
by Irving Berlin
Copyright Renewed 1965,
1966 by Irving Berlin
Copyright Assigned to the
Trustees of the God Bless
America Fund International

A Lot Has Changed in the Last 5 Years!

We want YOU to be a part of our new directory.
SAVE THE DATE!
July 7, 8 & 9
August 25, 26, 27
Sign up online NOW by logging onto the church website: www.fumcchanute.com
and clicking on the Directory Link on the lower right hand side of the page.
You may also contact the church office.
Keep an eye out for more details as the dates get closer!

Blessings to ALL of
you for a safe and
happy 4th of July
from the staff of
First United
Methodist Church

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCH

First United Methodist Church

202 S. Lincoln
Chanute, KS 66720
620.431.4240

202 S. LINCOLN
CHANUTE, KANSAS 66720

U.S. Postage Paid

Non-Profit Org.
Chanute, KS
66720
Permit #13

Return Service Requested

OFFICE HOURS:
8:00AM5:00PM
CHURCH PHONE:
620-431-4240
WEB SITE:
www.fumcchanute.com
CHURCH STAFF:
Pastor: Rev. April Wegehaupt
Director of Adult Ministry & Parish
Visitor
Linda Arnett
fumclinda@gmail.com
In-Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday Mornings

Director of Young Ministries:

Demian Wegehaupt
boomermals26@gmail.com
In-Office Hours:
Monday - Wednesday / 8amNoon

Secretary: Ronda Phillips

fumcronda@gmail.com
Treasurer:
Linda Jones
Custodian: Jasen Baughn
jasenbaughn1@gmail.com
PH: (620)212-1468
Music Director:
Paul Myers
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.

Wednesday, June 29: Family Fun Night on the Lawn takes place from 6:00
8:00pm at Highland Park.
Monday, July 4: Church Office Closed.
Thursday, July 7
7Saturday, July 9: Lifetouch Directory Photography (See page 5 for
more details.)

Saturday, July 16: A 90th Birthday Reception for Flora Erickson will be held in the
Fellowship Hall from 2:004:00 pm.
Sunday July 31: Fellowship on the Fifth will be observed with a combined worship
service at 10:00am.
Sunday, July 31: A Family Fun Night Pool Party is planned from 7:009:00pm at
the Maring Aquatic Center.

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!)

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Tue

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Wed

Thu

7:00 pm Trustees

8:30 am Alzheimers 2:00pm9:00pm

Support Group, FH Lifetouch Directory
9:00 am Devotions
Photography
w/ Dorothy, Parlor
11:00 am Walkercize,

Fri

Sat

2:00pm9:00pm
Lifetouch Directory
Photography

10:00am5:00pm
Lifetouch Directory
Photography

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16

FH

* See Regular Sunday

Schedule

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11

12

13

9:30 am Genesis thru

Revelation, 107
11:00 am Walkercize,
FH
11:00 am Ministry of
Caring, 103

14

9:00 am Devotions
w/ Dorothy, Parlor
11:00 am Walkercize,

2:00pm4:00pm
Flora Erickson
90th Birthday Party

FH

* See Regular Sunday

Schedule

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9:00 am Devotions
9:30 am Genesis thru NOON Todays
w/ Dorothy, Parlor
Concerns Salad
Revelation, 107
11:00
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Luncheon,
FH
11:00 am Walkercize,
FH
FH 6:30 pm Church &
7:00 pm Boomer Link Society, Murray Hill

* See Regular Sunday

Schedule

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Pantry Sunday

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26

27

9:30 am Genesis thru 1:00 pm Newsletter

Revelation, 107
Crew, 107
11:00 am Walkercize,
FH

9:00 am Devotions
w/ Dorothy, Parlor
11:00 am Walkercize,
FH

* See Regular Sunday

Schedule

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Fellowship
On the Fifth

7:00pm9:00pm
Family Fun Night
Maring Aquatic Center

* Regular Sunday Worship Schedule:

9:00 am
Traditional Worship Time
(Sanctuary)

* See Regular Sunday

Schedule

10:10 am
Sunday School

11:00 am
Contemporary Worship Time
(Sanctuary)

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