Newsletter of Archer United Methodist Church

October, 2016- Volume 10

On October 31, 1517 Martin Luther began the Protestant Reformation with his
act of defiance by nailing the 95 Thesis to the door of the Wittenberg Castle
Church. His protest of the selling of indulgences 499 years ago acted a springboard for change throughout the world. Luther along with contemporaries such
as Zwingli and Calvin and later (because of political motivation) Henry VIII,
redefined Christianity and allowed it to be something that every person could understand.
Because of Luthers courage in standing up to the Pope, common people were able to finally read the
Bible, and more importance was placed on the scriptures. The church was made more accessible to everyone. It changed Christianity and it changed the world.
In the world then, the church was far away from the individual lives of the people. Traditions were
present, but the Spirit seemed to be missing from all of it. Today, our world seems to be very distant from the
church as a whole, and it almost feels like we need another Reformation. We need to find new ways to reach
out to our neighbors, to educate our young people, to spread the Good News. And the church has these opportunities starting this month.
In Primghar WWW is going to be starting up again. It is an awesome opportunity to help make sure
that the younger generations are able to be welcomed into the church and learn about Jesus Christ. In Archer,
the Bible Studies and Sunday School lessons are inspiring people to learn more about their faith and share it
with others. They may seem like small steps for two tiny towns, but the lessons we learn today have a farreaching impact on the world tomorrow. With the faith of a mustard seed, Gods power is unlimited.

~Pastor Kris

You are invited to sing in the choir for the Lord's Acre Day
worship service.
We will practice on:
Oct. 9th and Oct. 23 after worship and Lord's Acre Day, at 9:00 a.m.
Hope you can join us. Stan Wilkens

Mark your calendar! Archer

UMW will meet Wednesday,
October 5th at 1:00 pm
ProgramLoveINC
LunchCarol McDowell

Join Us...

You are Invited:

30 Year Circuit Rider Reunion Concert, Sunday, October 16 2:00
p.m. at the Sheldon United Methodist Church. A free will Offering, refreshments to follow. Any Questions you can call Sheryl
Storm 723-5270

2nd:
9th:
16th:
23rd:
30th:

GREETERS

Betty J ohnson
Kit & Ivy Roed
Jim & Pam Thornton
Lee & Daisy Nieuwenhuis
Stan & J ane Schwar tz

OCTOBER
LITURGISTS

Jim Thornton
Richard Ludeke
Jane Schwartz
Sean Lane
Dudley McDowell

Archers Lord Acre

Saturday, October 29th
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
Lunch at 11:00 a.m.
Parade at 1:00 with auction to follow

FELLOWSHIP

Alvin & Sadie Storm

Tom & Glenna Farnsworth
Bill & Karen Engeltjes
Leo & Sheryl Kuiper
Dudley & Carol McDowell

If you are aware of someone in need of a pastoral call, please inform Pastor Kris on her cell 712-3442846. She would rather hear from multiple sources than from no one at all. In these times of privacy
rights, hospitals and nursing homes may not divulge information relating to a resident or patient, so it
is very important that members and/or their families let the Pastor know of all needs for pastoral care.

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MON

TUES

WED

THURS

FRI

1 2:00 pm Pas-

OCTOBER USHERS
Jim & Pam Thornton
2
9:00am UCP
Worship
Communion
9:30 am Archer
Sunday School
10:30am Archer
UMC
Communion
3:30 pm Bible
Study @ Parsonage

10
Pastor Kris
at HCI in
Manning

9:00am UCP
Worship
9:30 am Archer
Sunday School
10:30am Archer
UMC Worship
11:30 pm Joint
PPR Mtg. @
Archer
3:30 pm Bible
Study @ Parsonage

SAT
tor Kris at Dist.
Committee
Meeting

7:00 pm UCP
Administrative
Council Meeting

5:45 Dinner
6:15 Classes

11

1:00 pm Archer
UMW
WWW Begins!

12

2:00 pm UCW @
Sanborn Manor

6
Pastor Kris
@ CPE
6:30 pm
LoveINC

13
6:30 pm
LoveINC

14

15

Pastor Kris
DAY OFF

Pastor Kris
DAY OFF

WWW
5:45 Dinner
6:15 Classes

16 9:00am UCP 17
18
Worship
In-Gathering
Baptism Ava
Kits are Due
Gesink

19

20
Pastor Kris
@ CPE
6:30 pm
LoveINC

21
22
Pastor Kris Day
Off

23
24
9:00am UCP
Worship
9:30 am Archer
Sunday School
10:30am Archer
UMC
2:00 pm Pastor
Kris @ Sanborn
Manor
3:30 pm Bible
Study @ Parsonage
30
Worship Sched- 31
ule same as
above
Archer Charge
Conference

26

27
Noon SOS
Ministerial
Meeting @
Pizza Ranch

28

9:30 am Archer
Sunday School
10:30am Archer
UMC WorshipBoard
Mtg. after worship
3:30pm Bible
Study @ Parsonage

25

7:00pm Evening
Circle

WWW
5:45 Dinner
6:15 Classes

2:00 pm Faith
Circle
WWW
5:45 Dinner
6:15 Classes

29
Lords
Acre Day
10:00 wor9:00am Newsletter Assembly ship
11:00 am
Lunch
1:00 Parade
Pastor Kris Day
Off