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MAKING DISCIPLES...

CHANGING THE WORLD

FI RS T N O T ES
JANUARY 2018

A P R I L’ S M U S I N G S Rev. April Wegehaupt

Sunday We stand on the whole issue of making In other words, since


threshold of a new year. resolutions, and rightly God's plan and our
Worship Most people generally so, because so many stewardships revolve
Schedule look at the new year as a good intentions are around and through the
fresh beginning, as an followed by a history of life of His Son, Jesus
opportunity to kind of past failures. Christ, we need to each
9:00 am start over, to overcome a ask "How well am I
But the new year is a
habit, or do a better job responding to the
Worship time to reflect and think
of something they see as Savior and the spiritual
in the Sanctuary important and that
about what the past
life that He has given
year has brought and
10:10 am needs improvement. It me?"
what the new year
may be parenting, being
Sunday School could bring. It is a time I pray that 2018 is
a better spouse, losing
Time weight (which, by the
to stop and analyze, to filled with Blessings for
take stock of our priori- each of you and that
way, is the number one
ALL Committee ties, values, pursuits, you all respond in
resolution according to
and goals. We need to gratitude to God’s
Meeting polls taken). It may be
ask questions like "Who blessings.
Sunday, Jan. 28 developing different
am I, what am I doing
priorities, using our time
11:00am better, or a whole host of
with my life? What
Fellowship Hall should I be doing as a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
things that people would
Christian with my life
like to change. and the stewardship
OUR MISSION
STATEMENT: So, we usually hear a God has given me?" Rev. April
lot about New Year's After all, according to
Making Disciples resolutions, resolutions the Word of God, all of
which are usually broken life is a stewardship--a
…...Changing in a matter of weeks. stewardship of our
the World Many people are very time, talents, treasures,
pessimistic about the and God's truth.
truth

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

9:00 am Sunday 2017 Monthly Budget December Total Gifts Received to Date
Combined Service School Needs—
Needs—$26,128 $26,691
December 2017

November November November


December 2017

3rd 118 61 3rd $7,413


Attendance for

Income Expense Net LOSS


10th 120 60
Gifts for

10th $7,929 $21,376 $21,413 ($37)


17th 325 52
94 17th $2,668
24th 30 Year-
Year-to-
to-Date Year-
Year-to-
to-Date Year-
Year-to-
to-Date
CHRISTMAS EVE 24th $8,681 Income Expense Net Loss
24th 7pm—102 / 11pm—94 $245,479 $258,972 ($13,493)
31st BE HERE! BE HERE! 31st Give!
FIRST NOTES Page 2

Prayer Concerns:
Mable Roush Gifts designated for Poinsettias in loving memory of a
Charlotte Clum
Jim Whaley loved one. . .
Wanda Gorton
Mike Sutcliffe Ed & Ella Ranz from Ed & Anne Ranz, Jim & Suzan Caldwell
Sherrolyn Webb Dean Sutcliffe from June Sutcliffe and the Sutcliffe Family
Jean & John Edwards
Sharon Carpenter Gene McMillen & son, Kent McMillen from Betty & Kathy McMillen and all the
Jasen Baughn family
Jean Armstrong Carlie Almond from Brad, Amy & Garrett Almond, Mike & Bev McGee, John &
Tonya Ely Phyllis Almond
Jamie Ortiz
Carlie Almond from Jasen Baughn
Serving in the Military:
Nathan Ruggles Amber Brazle Fischbach from Frank, Kathy & Andy Brazle
(stationed at McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS) Richard Baughn, Jerry Baughn-Orr, Jack Orr, Jim & Rosie Allen from
Anthony Ruggles Jasen Baughn
(stationed at Kadena AFB, Okinawa, Japan)
Spc. Justin Lawrence Gene McMillen & Son, Kent McMillen from Betty & Kathy McMillen & all the
(stationed at Fort Bragg, NC) family
Josh & Kenzli Underwood
Drey Barkman Herb & Patty Fox and Joe & Faye Jones from Hal, Linda, Ryan, Tannah and
Ssgt. Roger, Melissa Beckett Jones
& Timothy Myers Jack & Carol Brown from Hal, Linda, Ryan, Tannah and Beckett Jones
Joshua Hatch
Jack Martin Harry Patterson from Mary Patterson
Jack & Margaret Parsons from Steve & DeeAnn Parsons
PLEASE NOTE: Robert Harwood, Elvi Schroeder, Elmer & Marjorie Harwood and Becky
NAMES SUBMITTED FOR Haskins from the Harwood Family
THE PRAYER CONCERNS LIST WILL
BE REMOVED AFTER TWO WEEKS. Clarence & Beulah Kepler, Mr. & Mrs. Everett & Alice Carpenter and
PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE Larry Roberts from Mr. & Mrs. Charles Carpenter
@ 431-4240 OR E-MAIL
fumcronda@gmail.com Bill & Edith Roush, Ottie & Evelyn Peres, Rev. Don Peres & Jim Peres
IF YOU NEED TO ADD OR
CONTINUE A NAME ON THE
from Elmer & Mable Roush
PRAYER LIST. THANK YOU! John & Nancy Richard, Kathryn Rush from Dan & Lisa Mildfelt and family,
Matt & Jennifer Richard & family
Dorothy & Marvin Duvall and Melanie Cook from Dan & Lisa Mildfelt and
family
Helen Cloke, Bill & Wanda Coates from Tom Cloke, Aaron & Michele Hockett,
Brian & Allison Morris, Chip & Skye VanHouden and Robby & Chelsea Reed
WARNING: Jim & Wilberta Taylor from Steve & Alicia Fickel
Darlene Patterson from Oren Patterson
TOO MUCH Floyd Ladd from Bonnie Ladd
JESUS Becky Haskins & Bob Harwood from Bob and Teresa Haskins
WILL CAUSE Mr. & Mrs. Walter Johnstone from Aaron & Michelle Hockett, Jacody, Jerica and
Jarynn, Brian & Alison Morris and Abi, Chip & Skye VanHouden, Savanna, Chae
HAPPINESS! and Tristan, Rob & Chelsea Reed, Bobby and Jaden and Martha
B.T. & Oella Baughn from the families of Donald (daughter Leigh), Richard (sons
Derek and Jasen) and Robert (daughters Heather and Brenna)
MAKING DISCIPLES...CHANGING THE WORLD Page 3

20 18 COMMITTEES
CHURCH COUNCIL Greeter Coordinator: Tamara Slane
Chairperson: Susan Harwood Acolyte Coordinator:
Vice Chairperson: Kathy Brazle Anita DeLaTorre
Recording Secretary: Ronda Phillips Holiday Coordinator: Jasen Baughn
Past Chairperson: Members: Cindy, Finley, Haley
Francene Johnson Angleton, Koralyn Barkman, Justin
Lay Leader & Lay Member to Barkman, Anne Ranz
Annual Conference: Cheryl Day
Alt. Lay Member to Annual ESTATES
Conference: Kay Casper
Treasurer: Linda Jones Chairperson: Dennis Osborn
Financial Secretary: Sidney Haslett Chairperson of Trustees: Hal Jones
ACCL Representatives: Chairperson of Church Council:
JoAnn Moran Susan Harwood
Members at Large:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Members: Jim DeGeer, Lana
Chairperson of Trustees: Hal Jones Lemasters, Terry Cathers, Dennis
Alice Robinson, Marilyn Henderson,
Secretary: Judy Dillow Osborn, Deanne Schoenberg
Kathy Brazle, Rick Willis, Susan Treasurer: Dave Robinson
Willis, Don McReynolds, Shannon Members: Derek Baughn, Cliff Haslett,
Finley, Donna Budreau KELLER ESTATE
Also serving on the Council are the Chair- Dave Robinson, Kenny Finley, Hal
persons of each committee as well as Pro- Jones, Cheryl Day, Charlene Riley, (A Sub-Committee of the Estate Committee)
gramming Church Staff members. Marsha Carter, Judy Dillow Chairperson: Jim DeGeer
Members: Kathy Brazle, Tamara
COMMITTEE ON CHURCH & SOCIETY Slane, Dennis Osborn, Hal Jones
LAY LEADERSHIP Chairperson: Charlene Riley
Chairperson: Pastor Members: Sharon Harrison, Linda MEMORIALS
Lay Leader: Cheryl Day Jones, Joyce Kirkpatrick, Charlene Chairperson: Doris McReynolds
Members: Charlene Riley, Jasen Riley, Judy Dillow, Bonnie Crone, Treasurer: Susan Luellen
Baughn, Cheryl Day, Shannon Sherilyn Clarke, Lonnie Riley, Nancy Members: Peggy Myers, Mackenzie
Finley, Skye Kimbrel, Marsha Carter Kernick Leroy, Phyllis Kreighbaum, June
Sutcliffe, Mary Patterson
STAFF PARISH RELATIONS EVANGELISM
Chairperson: Jeff Caldwell Chairperson: Tamara Slane COLLEGE GRANTS
Lay Leader: Cheryl Day Members: Linda Taylor, Jim
Schoenberger, Paul Myers, Tamara Chairperson: Alicia Fickel
Members: Patty Dighero, Jeff Members: Sarah Osborn, Alice
Caldwell, Alice Robinson, Ed Ranz, Slane, Glenda Getchell, DeeAnn
Parsons, Robinson, June Cathers, Marsha
Jennifer March, Steve Parsons, Carter, Linda Jones
Francene Johnson, Sam Budreau
MISSIONS
FINANCE Chairperson: Sharon Harrison IF YOU ARE SERVING ON ANY
Chairperson: Wanda Gard Members: Sarah Osborn, Tonya
Caldwell, Katelyn Caldwell, Sherrolyn OF THESE COMMITTEES YOU
Chair Church Council:
Susan Harwood Webb, Sharon Harrison, Anita ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
Treasurer: Linda Jones DeLaTorre, Brigette Fisher, Linda A SPECIAL MEETING ON
Finance Secretary: Sidney Haslett Funk, Crystal Myers, Brianna Myers
Lay Leader: Cheryl Day
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28TH IN
Chairperson of Trustees: Hal Jones WORSHIP FELLOWSHIP HALL AT 11AM.
Chairperson of SPRC: Jeff Caldwell Chairperson: Terri DeGeer Those attending are urged
Members: Randy Lemasters, Music Director: Paul Myers to bring a dish to share for
Sandy Froemming, John Gard, Altar Steward: Patty Dighero
Wanda Gard, Elinor Whaley, Rick Communion Steward: Charlie Dighero a covered dish meal prior
Willis Usher Coordinator: Jasen Baughn to the meeting.
IN OTHER NEWS..... Page 4

OUR CHURCH

Mission Pennies Pantry Sunday Another Tuesday Thank you to everyone


...for the month of January Sunday, January 21st Evening meal who provided food
will be given to the AGAPE is Pantry Sunday. Our church’s turn to host donations and help for
Fund. AGAPE is the Greek Don’t forget to bring your the “Another Tuesday our Community Thanks-
word for self-giving love. donation for the Food Evening Meal” at Otter- giving Dinner. We had
The Agape Fund is used to Pantry with you! bein will be on January approximately 240 deliv-
help a specific area per- 9th, 2018. Anyone willing eries, 170 carry outs and
son or a family in need. Challenge for to volunteer their time or 140 who ate here.
January will be: culinary talents should Charlene
Gifts / Prizes Needed CANNED FRUITS contact Charlene Riley
The Church & Society & VEGETABLES either by email: To My Church Family,
committee is in need of charlenemr@hotmail.com Thank you so much for
gifts and prizes to be or phone 431-4560 office the wonderful little bag of
given to the residents at CASH IS ALSO 431-4023 home. treats! It truly was a
the Murray Hill Apts. The GREATLY blessing.
committee hosts a party / Mary Knapp
bingo game there each NEEDED!
month. To the FUMC Mission
Committee,
Starts Back Up January 10, 2018 Thank you so much for
all the work done at my
6:00—7:30pm house recently.
Jasen Baughn
We are looking forward to
welcoming back all you Cubbies, Dear 1st UMC,
Sparks and T&T kids as well as Thank you for your do-
all our teachers and helpers! nation to support Cherry
Street! We are very excit-
ed about the plans we
have for our children
and you are helping to
make them a reality!
Many Blessings,
Jennifer Shields,
Cherry Street E.D.

Thank you to the


Trustees for the very
generous Christmas gift!
And to all the members
who thought of us during
the Christmas season
with gifts, treats and
abundant kindness.
We are truly blessed and
ever grateful.
FUMC Staff
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our kids for this year’s Christmas Pageant!
MAKING DISCIPLES...CHANGING THE WORLD Page 5

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Genesis to Wednesdays
@ 9:00am A Cowboy Goes to
In the Parlor Church
Revelation (Weather permitting.) One Sunday a cowboy
went to church. When he
entered, he saw that he
2018 and the preacher were
Schedule the only ones present.
MONDAYS
CALLING ALL MEMBERS! The preacher asked the
On Sunday, January 14th cowboy if he wanted him
ROOM 107 following Sunday school, we will to go ahead and preach.
9:30AM be taking down the Christmas The cowboy said, 'I'm not
decorations. too smart, but if I went to
The Apocrypha Reading Classes or individuals who feed my cattle and only
January 8, 15, 22 & 29 one showed up, I'd feed
were responsible for designated
him.'
Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 areas are urged to be in attend-
So the minister began
Peter, 1, 2 & 3 John, ance for this event. his sermon. One hour
(Some classes may choose to remove
and Jude decoration during the Sunday School hour.) passed, then two hours,
February 5—April 30 then two-and-a-half
hours. The preacher fi-
Summer Dates TODAY’S nally finished and came
A review of the books of down to ask the cowboy
the Bible by grouping. CONCERNS how he liked the sermon.
June 18 The Law The cowboy answered
June 25 History LUNCH TRIP slowly, 'Well, I'm not very
July 2 Wisdom Tuesday, smart, but if I went to
feed my cattle and only
July 9 Major &
Minor Prophets January 16th one showed up, I sure
July 16 Four Gospels wouldn't feed him all the
and History of We will meet in the church parking lot at 10:30am hay.'
the Apostles and travel to Parsons in the church van.
July 23 Paul’s Letters Please let Linda know about reservations no later
July 30 Other Letters than Monday, January 17th by 11:00am.
August 6 Apocalypse Weather permitting. Get to Church
Fall Dates
The Book Of Revelation
Aug. 13—Nov. 12
This group began
February 2, 2012 and
after 6 years, 10 months, Begins Tuesday, January 16
and 2 weeks we will
finally say…
9:30am | Room 107
This 7-week study is divided into 2 lessons from each
It Is Finished. author. Each segment focuses on the life of David at Any Way You Can!
Amen. the different stages of his life.
Join us on Tuesday mornings!
FIRST UNITED First United Methodist Church U.S. Postage Paid
202 S. Lincoln Non-Profit Org.
METHODIST Chanute, KS
CHURCH Chanute, KS 66720 66720
620.431.4240 Permit #13
202 S. LINCOLN
CHANUTE, KANSAS 66720 Return Service Requested
OFFICE HOURS:
8:00AM—5:00PM
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:


Cindy Finley
cfinley_12@hotmail.com

Secretary: Ronda Phillips


fumcronda@gmail.com
Office Hours: M—F, 8:00am—5:00pm

Treasurer:
Linda Jones
treasurerchanute@gmail.com

Custodian: Jasen Baughn


jasenbaughn1@gmail.com
Music Director:
Paul Myers
goatwax@yahoo.com

Organist: Terri DeGeer


jdegeer@erieks.net

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, January 9: Our church will serve the “Another Tuesday Evening Meal” at
How to become a member.... Otterbein UMC.
You are welcome to attend wor-
ship services, member or not. For
that matter, you can attend any Wednesday, January 10: Children’s Choir starts back up on Wednesdays at
activity of the church and are
invited to do so. Becoming a 5:30pm. AWANA & KICS start back up on Wednesdays at 6:00pm.
member is, in faith, saying you
want a deeper commitment to the Tuesday, January 16: Today’s Concerns will meet in the parking lot at 10:30am
church. Our vows ask us to faith-
fully participate in the life of the to travel to Parsons for lunch.
church with our prayers, our
presence, our gifts, our service
and our witness. Sunday, January 28: The ALL-Committee planning meeting will take place at
We hope you will be a part of 11:00am in Fellowship Hall.
the ministry of the First United
Methodist Church. If you would
like to become a member, please Thursday, February 1: Soupline will be held at the Masonic Temple from
give us: Name(s), address, phone 11:00am—7:00pm.
number, e-mail address, anniver-
saries, 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 PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE WHEN SCHEDULING
give this to the pastor, or leave in MEETINGS OR EVENTS IN THE CHURCH BUILDING!
the church office.
(Be sure to check inside for more details on these events!)
January 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6
Office Closed 7:00 pm Trustees 9:00 am Alzheimer’s 2:00 pm Baby
Support Group, 107
9:00 am Devotions Shower, Parlor
w/ Dorothy, Parlor
11:00 am Walkercize,
107
6:00 pm Choir

7 Communion 8 9 10 11 12 13
9:30 am Genesis thru 6:00 pm Cub Scout 9:00 am Devotions
Revelation, 107 Pack Mtg., FH w/ Dorothy, Parlor
4:00 pm District 11:00 am Walkercize,
11:00 am Walkercize,
Epiphany Celebration 107
FH 5:30 pm Kid's
10:00 am Ministry of Choir Practice
Caring, 103 6:00 pm AWANA
6:30 pm Quilt Guild, 6:00 pm KICS
FH 6:00 pm Choir

* See Sunday Worship


Schedule

14 15 16 17 18 19 20
9:30 am Genesis thru 9:30 am Ladies 9:00 am Devotions
Bible Study, 107 w/ Dorothy, Parlor
Revelation, 107 11:00 am Walkercize,
11:00 am Walkercize, 10:30 am Today’s 107
FH Concerns: Lunch in 5:30 pm Kid's
Parsons Choir Practice
6:30 pm Church & 6:00 pm AWANA
Society, Murray Hill 6:00 pm KICS
6:00 pm Choir
* See Sunday Worship
Schedule

21 22 23 24 25 26 27
9:00 am Devotions
Pantry Sunday 9:30 am Genesis thru 9:30 am Ladies
Revelation, 107 Bible Study, 107 w/ Dorothy, Parlor
11:00 am Walkercize,
11:00 am Walkercize, 1:00 pm Newsletter 107
FH Crew, 107 5:30 pm Kid's
Choir Practice
6:00 pm AWANA
6:00 pm KICS
6:00 pm Choir

* See Sunday Worship


Schedule

28 29 30 31
11:00 am 9:30 am Genesis thru 9:30 am Ladies 9:00 am Devotions
ALL Committee Mtg., FH Revelation, 107 Bible Study, 107 w/ Dorothy, Parlor Sunday Worship
11:00 am Walkercize, 11:00 am Walkercize,
FH
FH 5:30 pm Kid's
Schedule:
Choir Practice (Sanctuary)
6:00 pm AWANA 9:00 am
6:00 pm KICS Combined Worship 10:10 am
6:00 pm Choir Time Sunday School
* See Sunday Worship
Schedule
January 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6
Genesis 1—3 Genesis 4—6 Genesis 7—9 Genesis 10—12 Genesis 13—15 Genesis 16—17
Matthew 1 Matthew 2 Matthew 3 Matthew 4 Matthew 5:1—26
Matthew 5:27—48

Emilie Gericke Dave Robinson


Long John Cydney Coronado Betty Edwards
Jamie Westhoff Madison Whaley Taylor Vallier
Charles VanHouden Pat Simmons

7 Communion 8 9 10 11 12 13
Genesis 18—19 Genesis 20—22 Genesis 23—24 Genesis 25—26 Genesis 27—28 Genesis 29—30 Genesis 31—32
Matthew 6:1—18 Matthew 6:19—34 Matthew 7 Matthew 8:1—17 Matthew 8:18—34 Matthew 9:1—17 Matthew 9:18—38
Grant Myers Debra Jones
Jay Caldwell Kody Chase
Jack Frost Amanda Caldwell Devon Walker Snuggle Bum Susan Luellen
Hunter Walker Anthony Ruggles

14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Genesis 33—35 Genesis 36—38 Genesis 39—40 Genesis 41—42 Genesis 43—45 Genesis 46—48 Genesis 49—50
Matthew 10:1—20 Matthew 10:21—42 Matthew 11 Matthew 12:1—23 Matthew 12:24—50 Matthew 13:1—30 Matthew 13:31—58
Lizzy Myers
Bill Drybread Alonzo Brier
Wilma Jean Nelson Danielle Harman Blizz Ard Suzan Caldwell Allison Rausch Kaia Barkman Brooks Hartman
Joy Kozar Austin Richard Amy Slane Elyse Buckley Jack Martin
Drake Wire Shelbi Wright Don Coates
Natalie Myers
Beverly Roecker

21 Pantry Sunday 22 23 24 25 26 27
Exodus 1—3 Exodus 4—6 Exodus 7—8 Exodus 9—11 Exodus 12—13 Exodus 14—15 Exodus 16—18
Matthew 14:1—21 Matthew 14:22—36 Matthew 15:1—20 Matthew 15:21—39 Matthew 16 Matthew 17 Matthew 18:21—35
Maci Romine Andrew Marts Nick Barriger John Brunell Curtis Bolt
Randall Marts Nippy Toes
Juan Armstrong Marvin Kennedy Mark Carpenter
Brooklyn Barker Mike Strack Samantha Dinkel
Mina Drybread
Josh Hatch

28 29 30 31
Please contact the office if
Exodus 19—20 Exodus 21—22 Exodus 23—24 Exodus 25—26
Matthew 20:1—16 Matthew 20:17—34
your Birthday has been
Matthew 18:21—35 Matthew 19
Mike Kepley
omitted or misreported.
Judy Keenan Tanya Myers Madison Ranz
Molly Luellen
Lauren Oehlert
Glen Uden We don’t want to forget you!
Gloria Ruggles
Tom Wilson
431-
431-4240

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