MAKING DISCIPLES...

CHANGING THE WORLD

FI RS T N O T ES
OCTOBER 2018

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

Sunday A Change is upon us: Teach us to number our What are you
days, that we may gain particularly grateful for
Worship The air is getting a little a heart of wisdom. during this time in your
Schedule crisper… – Psalm 90:12 life?

9:00 am The leaves are Autumn Is The Season In what ways is God
transforming from deep To Make Every Moment providing for your
Worship summery shades of Count physical, emotional,
in the Sanctuary green into a rich rainbow spiritual and material
of gold, yellow and red… There is a time for needs?
10:10 am everything, and a
Sunday School Night is falling upon us a season for every activity I pray that through this
Time little faster… under the heavens. season of gratitude that
– Ecclesiastes 3:1 you may pause and
Summer is fading and ponder...
11:00 am autumn is arriving! Autumn Is The Season
Contemporary To Thank God For His What are your Godly
Worship Autumn has always Many Blessings Blessings?.
in Fellowship Hall been one of my favorite
(A light breakfast will be seasons of the year. The land yields its Rev. April
served prior to the service.) harvest; God our God
Autumn is a season of blesses us.
OUR MISSION
change, a season of – Psalm 67:6
STATEMENT:
transition, a season of
renewal. God blesses us in so
Making Disciples many ways – both
…...Changing Autumn Is The Season To material and spiritual.
Set Godly Priorities As you reflect upon the
the World gifts of the season…

We uphold the United Methodist Church by our PRAYERS, PRESENCE, GIFTS, SERVICE & WITNESS
9:00 am 11:00 am 2018 Monthly Budget September Total Gifts Received to Date
Blended Contemporary Sunday Needs—
Needs—$26,837 $19,731
Service Service School
September 2018
Septmeber 2018

2nd $5,778 August August August

Attendance for

2nd 95 51 Income Expense Net Loss

Gifts for

9th $7,337 $17,470 $23,356 ($5,886)

9th 92 110 73
16th 16th $4,560
79 76 68 Year-
Year-to-
to-Date Year-
Year-to-
to-Date Year-
Year-to-
to-Date
23rd 80 68 57 23rd $2,056 Income Expense Net LOSS
$175,971 $188,507 ($12,536)
30th BE HERE! BE HERE! BE HERE! 30th GIVE!
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Prayer Concerns:
Sherrolyn Webb
Wanda Gorton
Suzanne Landig-Hevezi
Betty McCready
Cindy Morehead
Randy Finley
Glen Bercaw
Virginia Solomon
Rob Krumm
Larry & Brenda Rowe
Marilyn Henderson
Charlotte McMillen
(sister-in-law of Judy McMillen)
Garry Pennington
Ruth Reichling
Annabelle Alexander
(granddaughter of Mary Patterson)
Ruth Farmer
Mike Sutcliffe
Sympathies to the family &
friends of:
Margret Ann (Marge) Laverty
(Sister of Mable Roush)
Charge CONFERENCE
Wanda Gorton
The purpose of Charge Conference is to celebrate the ministries of our congrega-
Serving in the Military: tion, affirm our plans for the future, approve candidates for ministry, set the salary of
Nathan Ruggles our pastor, and approve new leadership for the coming year. Charge Conference offers
(stationed at McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS)
Anthony Ruggles us a great opportunity to celebrate everything that is going on in our church.
(stationed at Kadena AFB, Okinawa, Japan) This year, we will be sharing in a Cluster Charge Conference with several other
Spc. Justin Lawrence
(stationed at Fort Bragg, NC) congregations at Columbus UMC from 2:00pm—
2:00pm—4:00pm on November 4, 2018. 2018
Josh & Kenzli Underwood Our charge conference will also be a chance to hear a message from our District
Drey Barkman Superintendent, David Watson.
SgtFC. Roger, Melissa
& Timothy Myers A church van will be available for anyone who wishes to attend. Please contact the
Jack Martin church office or Rev. April to reserve your spot!
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 Bishop Ruben Saenz will be holding Please plan to join Bishop Saenz for an
IF YOU NEED TO ADD OR Town Hall meetings throughout the informational discussion regarding the
CONTINUE A NAME ON THE
PRAYER LIST. THANK YOU! Great Plains Conference. Parsons Great Plains Conference, The Way
District Town Hall, which is open to all Forward, 2019 General Conference
United Methodist Clergy and Laity, will and so much more.
be held on: If you have questions regarding the
Feed your event or specific questions you’d like
faith and Saturday, November 17th to get answered please send them to
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Jane at the Parsons District Office,
your fears Wesley United Methodist parsonsdistrict@greatplainsumc.org
and she will make sure they get
will starve 500 Leawood Dr., Parsons, KS personally sent to Bishop Saenz so he
to death. Refreshments will be served can be prepared with the best and most
complete possible answer.
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Bible Study: Let’s Dig In Together

Genesis to Revelation
The study is currently focused on the book of Revelation. This group began February 2, 2012 and
after 6 years, 9 months, and 2 weeks we will finally say…It Is Finished. Amen.
Meets Monday mornings in Room 107 at 9:30am.

The Daniel Prayer by Anne Graham Lotz

Do you ever feel your prayers are anemic? Hollow? Then this six session video Bible study is for
you! Best selling author and Anne Graham Lotz looks at the life of Daniel and unpacks the prayer
he prayed in Daniel 9. Unlike the every day now-I-lay-me-down-to-sleep kind of prayer this was a
prayer birthed under heartache...grief...desperation. It was a plea for Heaven to move and change
his nation. (Ends October 16th.)
Meets Tuesday mornings at 9:30am in Room 112.

Prayer As Jesus Taught Us by Adam Hamilton

In a recent survey, 80 percent of Americans say they have prayed at one time. Yet, we struggle with
prayer. Does God hear us? Is God tired of our pleas? Do our words seem superficial? Does prayer
matter? How do we pray?
Begins Tuesday evening, October 3, at 5:30pm in the Parlor.

33 The Series (Volume 1): A Man and His Design

33 The Series: A Man and His Design is a 6 session Bible study that builds upon many of the time-
less truths taught by Robert Lewis in the original Men's Fraternity curriculum but also includes new
material on authentic manhood. The series is designed to inspire and equip men to pursue authen-
tic manhood as modeled by Jesus Christ in His 33 years on earth. Volume I contains six sessions
that explore the basic foundations of authentic manhood and God's clear design for men.

This first volume of 33 starts with meaningful insights into the current state of manhood, which will
help men navigate through some realities that have created cultural confusion. It follows by unfold-
ing God's mandates for all men and offering a clear definition of authentic manhood that will help
men on their journey. Each participant will learn the four "faces" of manhood and how to anticipate
and transition through the specific seasons of life.
Meets Tuesday evenings until October 23, at 5:30pm in Room 112.
 IN OTHER NEWS.....
OUR CHURCH
Mission Pennies Pantry Sunday
...for the month of
October will go toward the
Bishop’s Round-Up
Against Hunger and will
be sent to our local food
pantry.
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.
Join us for
Tai Chi!
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Another Tuesday
Sunday, October 14th Dear FUMC Members,
Evening meal We wanted to thank you
is Pantry Sunday. Our church’s next turn to for the donation to the
Don’t forget to bring host the “Another Tuesday School Nurse Needy
your donation for the Evening Meal” at student fund. We will put
Food Pantry with you! Otterbein will be on it to good use helping
Challenge for November 27. Anyone students in our schools.
willing to volunteer their Again, thank you for the
October will be generous donation!
time or culinary talents
SNACK FOODS should contact Charlene Kathy Martin
Riley either by email: School Nurse
charlenemr@hotmail.com Marsha Stipp
or phone 431-4560 office School Nurse Assistant
CASH IS ALSO 431-4023 home.
GREATLY
NEEDED! Barb Keller Scholarship
Committee,
Thank you so much for
the scholarship. I really
appreciate your support.
This is my final year of my
M-Div Program. I am so
excited for what the future
holds. I will interview for
provisional elder this fall.
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS Please hold me in your
prayers for this school year.
8:30AM Thank you again.
FELLOWSHIP HALL Peace,
Marcee
Dear Members of FUMC,
Thank you for your gift of
$330.59 for Debbie’s Fund.
Through the generosity of
people like you, we have
been able to assist a
number of grade school
aged children. Your gift
will enable us to offer aid
to more families. God bless
you!
Thank you,
CES Kitchen Staff
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THE EVANGELISM
COMMITTEE IS
COMMITTED TO A
WALK THRU
NATIVITY
EVENT AGAIN THIS 1 Dozen Enchiladas—$20.00
ADVENT SEASON.
THE DATE IS DECEMBER Will be available in the parlor
7 AND 8. IT WILL RUN between 10:00am—11:00am
FROM 6 PM TO 8 PM
EACH EVENING. Suggested donations will help with repairs or replacement of
PLEASE MARK YOUR
CALENDARS!!! WE WILL
ONCE AGAIN BE LOOKING
FOR PARTICIPATING
ACTORS AND ACTRESSES
TO SHARE THIS GREAT
MESSAGE WITH THE
COMMUNITY. ALL AGES
WILL BE WELCOME.
WE WILL ALSO BE
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE
TO WORK IN THE
NURSERY AGAIN THIS
YEAR.
YOU CAN EMAIL
TAMARA SLANE,
SLANET62@GMAIL.COM
OR GET IN TOUCH WITH
THE CHURCH OFFICE.
WE WILL ALSO BE
PASSING THE 'CLIP
BOARD' DURING
SERVICE.
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MISSED A SERVICE OR JUST
WANT TO EXPERIENCE IT ALL
OVER AGAIN? FIND IT ON
YOUTUBE!
www.youtube.com/
FUMCChanuteKS
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Our Pastor
Have you ever walked in our
Pastor's shoes,
And gone where her feet have
trod?
Have you ever thought of what
she means to us,
And on your knees, given
thanks to God?
Have you ever told her thank
you,
For being there, when times
are tough,
For comforting words and fer-
vent prayers
When trials come and the
storms of life are rough?
She answers our calls in the
middle of the night
the permanent marquee next to the sanctuary. And tells us not to worry,
for she will be there.
she gives up her comfort
of quiet rest
And comes with prayers of
comfort to share.
Have you ever thought to say
thank you Pastor,
For preaching God's word to
help us understand,
For all the times she has
asked for things
That will lend us a helping
hand?
When you pray, put her at the
top of the list
And ask the Lord to surround
her with loving care,
To give her strength and walk
with her,
To help her with the burdens
that she must bear.
Have you ever walked in our
Pastor's shoes,
And gone where her feet have
trod?
Have you ever thought of what
she means to us,
And on your knees, given
thanks to God?
Wednesdays A Pastor Appreciation Poem
@ 9:00am by Judy Crowe
In the Parlor DON’T FORGET…
(Weather permitting.) OCTOBER IS PASTOR
APPRECIATION
MONTH!
 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: Kevin Shields

Music Director:
Paul Myers
goatwax@yahoo.com

Organist: Terri DeGeer

jdegeer@erieks.net

UPCOMING EVENTS

How to become a member.... Saturday, October 13: Chanute FUMC presents, Frankie Valens, live in concert at
You are welcome to attend wor-
ship services, member or not. For 6:00pm in the Sanctuary.
that matter, you can attend any
activity of the church and are
invited to do so. Becoming a Sunday, October 14: Frankie Valens will lead the 9:00am Worship Service.
member is, in faith, saying you
want a deeper commitment to the Wednesday, October 31: Trunk or Treat will take place at Chanute Otterbein UMC
church. Our vows ask us to faith-
fully participate in the life of the (631 W 7th) beginning at 5:00pm.
church with our prayers, our
presence, our gifts, our service
and our witness. Sunday, November 4: This year’s ALL Church Conference will take place at
We hope you will be a part of Columbus UMC from 2:00pm—4:00pm.
the ministry of the First United
Methodist Church. If you would
like to become a member, please Saturday, November 17: Bishop Ruben Saenz will lead a Town Hall Meeting at
give us: Name(s), address, phone Wesley UMC (500 Leawood Dr. / Parsons, KS) from 10:00am—NOON. This will
number, e-mail address, anniver-
saries, birthdays and if you are be an informational discussion regarding the Great Plains Conference, The Way
already a member of some other Forward, and much more.
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!)
 October 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6
9:30 am Genesis 8:30 am Tai Chi, FH 9:00 am Alzheimer’s 8:30 am Tai Chi, FH
9:30 am Women’s Association Breakfast 6:00 pm PEO, FH
through Revelation Club, 107
Bible Study, 107 Bible Study, 107
5:30 pm Women’s 9:00 am Devotions
11:00 am Ministry of with Dorothy, Parlor
Bible Study, Parlor 9:30 am Cookie
Caring, 103 5:30 pm Men’s Bible
11:00 am Walkercize, Book Club, FH
Study, 112 11:00 am Walkercize,
FH 6:00 pm Cub Scout FH
Pack Mtg., FH 6:00 pm AWANA
7:00 pm Trustees, 6:00 pm Choir
103 6:00 pm Youth Bible
Study

7 Communion 8 9 10 11 12 13
9:30 am Genesis 8:30 am Tai Chi, FH 9:00 am Devotions 8:30 am Tai Chi, FH 6:00 pm
6:00 pm Youth Group 9:30 am Women’s with Dorothy, Parlor
through Revelation
Bible Study, 107 9:30 am Cookie Frankie
Bible Study, 107 Book Club, FH
11:00 am Walkercize, 5:30 pm Women’s
11:00 am Walkercize, Valens
Bible Study, Parlor
FH 5:30 pm Men’s Bible
6:00 pm AWANA
FH Concert
Study, 112
6:00 pm Choir
6:00 pm Youth Bible
Study
* See Sunday Worship
Schedule

14 Pantry Sunday 15 16 17 18 19 20
9:30 am Genesis 8:30 am Tai Chi, FH 9:00 am Devotions 8:30 am Tai Chi, FH
6:00 pm Youth Group 9:30 am Women’s with Dorothy, Parlor
through Revelation
Bible Study, 107 11:00 am Walkercize,
Bible Study, 107 11:30 am Today’s 107
11:00 am Walkercize, Concerns Lunch at 6:00 pm AWANA
FH Playmakers 6:00 pm Choir
7:00 pm Boomer Link 5:30 pm Women’s 6:00 pm Youth Bible
for
Bible Study Study High School &
5:30 pm Men’s Bible Middle School
Study, 112 Following 5th Quarter
* See Sunday Worship 7:00 pm
Schedule through Saturday
Church & Society, Morning
Murray Hill Apts.

21 22 23 24 25 26 27
9:30 am Genesis 8:30 am Tai Chi, FH 9:00 am Devotions 8:30 am Tai Chi, FH
with Dorothy, Parlor
6:00 pm Youth Group through Revelation 9:30 am Women’s
Bible Study, 107 11:00 am Walkercize,
Rally Point Dodgeball Bible Study, 107 107
Tournament 11:00 am Walkercize, 1:00 pm Newsletter
6:00 pm AWANA
at 1st Baptist Church FH Crew, 107
6:00 pm Choir
5:30 pm Women’s 6:00 pm Youth Bible
Bible Study Study
5:30 pm Men’s Bible
Study, 112
* See Sunday Worship
Schedule

28 29 30 31
9:30 am Genesis 8:30 am Tai Chi, FH 9:00 am Devotions
6:00 pm Youth Group through Revelation 9:30 am Women’s
with Dorothy, Parlor Sunday Worship Schedule:
Bible Study, 107 11:00 am Walkercize,
Game Night Bible Study, 107 107
11:00 am Walkercize, 5:30 pm Women’s
Bible Study 5:00pm—7:00 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am
FH Trunk or Treat
@Otterbein UMC Combined Worship Time Contemporary Worship
(Sanctuary) Time
10:10 am (Fellowship Hall)
* See Sunday Worship Sunday School
Schedule
 October 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6
Isaiah 11—13 Isaiah 14—16 Isaiah 17—19 Isaiah 20—22 Isaiah 23—25 Isaiah 26—27
Ephesians 4 Ephesians 5:1—16 Ephesians 5:17—33 Ephesians 6 Philippians 1 Philippians 2

Alice Almond Lilian Fisher

Aaron Cookus Larry Hill
Jacob Manbeck Betsy Barney LaVonne Green Christine Woodard
Dustin Hatch Cathy Pringle
Bill Young Deanne Schoenberger

7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Isaiah 28—29 Isaiah 30—31 Isaiah 32—33 Isaiah 34—36 Isaiah 37—38 Isaiah 39—40 Isaiah 41—42
Philippians 3 Philippians 4 Colossians 1 Colossians 2 Colossians 3 Colossians 4 1 Thessalonians 1
Avrey Finley Austin Burr Maxine Carlson
Terry Barnow
Riley Goracke Tonya Caldwell Jean Armstrong Craig Armstrong Jerry Hutton
Timmen Goracke Doug Drybread Landon Kimbrel Laura Fogle Kaden Kepley
Judy Wilson Brecken Kepley Levi Kimbrel
Landon Wolken Jennifer McCready Tori Mussulman

14 Pantry Sunday 15 16 17 18 19 20
Isaiah 43—44 Isaiah 45—46 Isaiah 47—49 Isaiah 50—52 Isaiah 53—55 Isaiah 56—58 Isaiah 59—61
1 Thessalonians 2 1 Thessalonians 3 1 Thessalonians 4 1 Thessalonians 5 2 Thessalonians 1 1 Thessalonians 2 2 Thessalonians 3
Wayne Beech Bea A. Fraid Patty Dighero Mike Finley
Wanda Gard Lisa Armstrong Creek E. Bones
Charlie Dighero Kristy Hartman
Bret Lickteig Tyson Lemasters
Elizabeth Miller
James Westhoff

21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Isaiah 62—64 Isaiah 65—66 Jeremiah 1—2 Jeremiah 3—5 Jeremiah 6—8 Jeremiah 9—11 Jeremiah 12—14
1 Timothy 1 1 Timothy 2 1 Timothy 3 1 Timothy 4 1Timothy 5 1 Timothy 6 2 Timothy 1
Madi Rollins
Randy Pryor Tanner Kepley Tonya Greer Andy Roberts Blake Bailey
Nick Wiltse Larry Nelson Charlotte Chase Cole Lemasters
Zach Gericke Deedra Tracht
Susan Harwood
Austin Liudahl
Desirae Rubow

28 29 30 31 Please contact the

Jeremiah 15—17 Jeremiah 18—19 Jeremiah 20—21 Jeremiah 22—23
office if your Birthday
2 Timothy 2 2 Timothy 3 2 Timothy 4 Titus 1 has been omitted or
Barry M. Deep misreported.
Kay Casper Maurice Elliot
Christian Wegehaupt Caitlin Roberts April Wegehaupt We don’t want to
forget you!
431-
431-4240