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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH VALLEY CENTER

BROADCASTER APRIL 15, 2015

Pastor’s Post: Walking with Jesus

“While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but

their eyes were kept from recognizing him…” Luke 24:15-16

The “Walk to Emmaus” is world renowned! Cleopas and another disciple were sad, even lost. They were on a seven mile walk from Jerusalem to a town called Emmaus. They were shooting the breeze, discussing the recent events. These disciples were mourning the loss of the One they had been certain was the Messiah. To add to their distress, they had heard “rumors” that others who had encountered the risen Savior. In the midst of their lamenting, Jesus showed up. In their pain and sorrow, they “…were kept from recognizing him…” Jesus opened the scriptures to them, giving new and heavenly insight about the prophesies of the Messiah. Their hearts were burning inside of them as Jesus taught these two lost followers about Himself. Finally when Jesus blessed the bread and broke it, their “…eyes were opened, and they recognized him…” After the long walk, their excitement took over and they hurried back to Jerusalem to tell the others of “Walking with Jesus.”

When do you recognize Jesus? Does communion, worship, study, or serving others open your eyes? The Good News we have is that Jesus walks with us. Often when we are hurt, lost, or confused, we may feel alone or even cry out: “Where are you, Lord?” Whether or not your eyes are opened, Jesus is walking with us. It is though believing in our Resurrected Lord and worshipping and serving Him that our eyes are opened! May you recognize Christ and be found “Walking with Jesus” every day.

May your hearts burn as we walk together on our faith journey, Pastor Eric

PASTOR’S POST PAGE 1

UMY: CROSS TRAINERS PAGE 2

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PAGE 2

OUR PRAYERS PAGE 3

OUR PRESENCE PAGE 4

UMW CORNER PAGE 5

OUR THANKS PAGE 5

AMAZING GRAZE FLYER PAGE 6

CAMP HORIZON INFORMATION PAGE 7

FUMCVC INFORMATION PAGE 8

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UMY: CROSS TRAINERS

By Brian Potillo Mission Trip Auction & Meal 2015 is Sunday, April 26 following one worship service at 11:00. How can you help send youth to Minneapolis, MN

for a Week of Hope?

Meal – Hamburgers, hot dogs & all the fixin's

Silent & Live Auction items to bid on Donate items or services to be auctioned

See Brian for more details or how to be involved!

Some pictures of our youth helping with worship

services on Easter Sunday!

Love in Christ Brian

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

BY PHOEBE MCCORMICK

WOW ZONE!’s End of the Year Party Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Come for worship, games, and snacks! Simple Supper that night is hamburgers, chips, baked beans, and ice cream for dessert.

CAMP HORIZON SUMMER 2015 – How to get signed up: o Register on line at www.HorizonCenter.org by May

1, 2015.

o Pay the “FAMILY FEE” amount with a credit/debit card or PayPal.

o Email Phoebe at phoebe@fumcvc.com after enrolling your child. That way we will make sure to pay the second half of the camp fees for your child.

o FUMCVC will pay half of the camp fees for campers registered by May 1, 2015.

VBS 2015 – At Cokesbury’s G-Force VBS, kids explore how to put their faith into action. In this mission-

focused VBS, kids experience God’s unstoppable love and discover how to fuel up and move in and through life with God. Watch your church come alive with movement and images of all sorts of kid-friendly transportation, such as skateboards, running shoes, roller blades, and more! Watch the G-

Force meter climb illustrating how God is at work around the world and how God’s people are on the move. Dates for VBS 2015 are June 15 – June 19. Please contact Phoebe if you’d like to help.

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OUR PRAYERS God, Your love makes possible the impossible. When we are facing seemingly impossible situations remind us of your love and the possibilities it proclaims. Amen.

IN OUR PRAYERS:

The family of Dorothy Arick at her passing The family of Dorothy Davison at her passing

The family of Marian Droegemeier at her passing Tammy Herrington – Allen & Vickie Wilkerson’s daughter – chemo

Al Hobson – recent heart surgery Jodi Lewis – surgery recovery

The family of Berthena Nissen at her passing Kyleigh Rice, granddaughter of Don and Nancy Korber – surgery

The family of Bob Stanek at his passing

God’s Guidance and Strength for World Leaders Our Troops and their Families (Prayers of Praise & Thanksgiving are always welcome. We will list new prayer concerns in our bulletin for two weeks.

After that they will be added to a more complete prayer list in our Broadcaster.)

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY:

Michael Barbett Darryl & Val Wall’s son-in-law McConnell Dennis Burns Jr (DJ) Dennis Burns Sr & Lisa Soetebier’s son Ogden, UT

Lt. Col. Adam Coffman Gladys Coffman’s grandson Japan Kristopher Dewitt Mary Stout’s grandson Marines – Home Cpt. Logan Foster Del & Betty James’ grandson Ft Leonard Wood James Harris (MP) Bill & Joy Page’s grandson Home

Sydney Lang Great Lakes , Illinois Navy boot camp Erik Nott & family Doug & Gay Vannaman’s son-in-law Colorado Springs SPC Steven Pearce Walt & Janet Southards’ nephew Ft Bragg, NC

Erik Ralsten & family Lou & Cher Cicirello’s cousin Nat’l Guard – Iraq Michael Ruckman Roy & Linda McFarland’s nephew Colorado Springs

Sgt. Jeffrey Stockwell Melissa Lampe Stockwell’s husband AFB Spain Charlie White Matt & Amy Stamm’s cousin Ft. Bragg, NC

*Please remember all those, known and unknown to us, who are in special need of prayer.

On Sunday, March 29, Janine Ingle, our Staff Parish chair, announced that the new pastor of First United Methodist Church of Valley Center will be Rev. Ji-Seok Ju.

Ji goes by Ji or Ji-Seok, pronounced "G" + "Sock". He and his wife, Ala are both originally from South Korea. They have two children, Jeffrey and Jenna.

In 1997, Ji came to the United States, in 2001 studied at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, OK. Since seminary, he has pastored in Redding, Lawrence, Troy and Wathena. Ji-Seok has been serving Wathena and Troy for six years. Ji enjoys coaching his children in sports.

Ala attended UMKC, majored in Piano Performance. She is presently a Professor in the music department of Missouri Western State (St. Joseph). She is the daughter of a Presbyterian minister, also from South Korea. Ala plays the piano (and I believe the cello), involved in choir, opera, and children choir.

Their son Jeffrey is presently a sixth grader. He plays the piano and cello, and loves basketball. Their daughter, Jenna, is presently a third grader. She plays the piano and cello, likes soccer and softball.

Please be in prayer for the Ju family as they prepare to move to Valley Center.

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OUR PRESENCE Our loyalty to the church is upheld by our attendance at worship and church school and our participation in those activities that increase our faith.

Food Handler’s Class o Thursday, April 16, 2015 – Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wichita, 600 N. Greenwich Rd. (just north of

Kellogg), 6:30 pm (please arrive a bit early to complete paperwork). All are welcome.

Eat, Pray, Quilt…Whatever is Friday, April 17 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the WCC. Bring a salad to share and a craft project you’re working on!

Bridal Shower for Bethany McCormick on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Bethany McCormick and Aaron Lindstrom are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond and Target. NOTICE THE TIME CHANGE!

Lord's Diner Garden – The garden is located at the South Diner, 2825 S. Hillside at the west end of the buildings. We are in need of volunteers, individuals or groups, to help with spring cleanup, prep and planting over the next few weeks on the following days: o Saturday, April 18 – 9 am to 1 pm o Volunteers will also be needed to help maintain the garden on a weekly basis during the upcoming

months. Please contact Carissa Yarnall or Sheryl Gulick at 316-266-4966 to volunteer. Some tools and gloves are available.

The Scholarship Application for the 2015-2016 school year is now online. The deadline to return them to the office is Sunday, April 26, 2015.

April’s Open Door giving is peanut butter and jelly. Please bring all donations to the middle foyer.

The Beth Moore Simulcast is in WCC September 12. It will be our Women's Retreat for this year. If you go to the live performance in Wichita it's at least $59 and doesn't include lunch or parking. If you go to our simulcast, it’s $30 for event, lunch, snack and free parking! See June Marcy or the church office for tickets.

ATTENDANCE

April 1 – 75 April 2 – 38 April 3 – 61

April 5, 2015 8:00 – 60 9:00 – 225 11:00 – 147 Total – 432

April 12, 2015 9:00 – 132 11:00 – 84 Total – 216

OUR PRESENCE (continued)

Worship Leadership April 19 Worship Leadership April 26

9:00 11:00 11:00

INFANT NURSERY Susan Dunn Julie/Tony Schaar Alex Marintzer

Julie Seidl Amy Edwards

TODDLER NURSERY Susan Wolfe Nathan Schaar Erin Tormey

Audrey Potillo Sarah Schaar Hannah Barbour

CHILDREN’S CHURCH UNKNOWN Janine Ingle Jeanette Stanley/Shelly Wenzel

LITURGIST Janet Southards YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

GREETERS

Northeast Door DeWayne & Erlene Morgan Greg & Cherie Kuertz YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

East Door Wayne & Joan Sawyer Kim Bevan & Sue Hadley YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

USHERS Ed & Linda McCormick Kim Sutphin YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

Steve & Barbara Holmes Marvin & Susie Kallenbach YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

MUSICIANS Amy Kornahrens

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UMW Corner Wesley Circle will meet Monday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room.

UMW has some pecan pieces they would like to sell. They are $10.00 for a one pound bag. Please call Lynne Chappell at 761-3984.

THANK YOU Thank you for bringing me an Easter Lily. It's a beautiful reminder of spring, and of what a wonderful community of people are a part of our church! I feel very blessed.

Thank you so much, Marilyn Bailey

Thank you so much for remembering me at Easter. We will really enjoy the beautiful flower.

Much love and blessings, Susan White LaForge

Thank you for the beautiful Easter lily. Thank you also for Robert’s calls, cards, visits, food, and prayers! They were much appreciated and we are grateful.

Robert & Phyllis Hasty

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

An adult work team is being formed to help with cleanup at the home of Ron and Jeanette Stanley who sustained considerable damage in the Thursday night storm a couple of weeks ago. If you are able to help on April 21 and/or April 22, please sign up on the sheets on the bulletin board or email Judy Eskridge at grannyatthebeach@gmail.com.

We will plan to meet at Stanley’s ready to work at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, April 21 and again April 22. Bring your own lunch and any snacks. Water will be provided. You will need work gloves, sturdy shoes and possible light tools. This is cleanup of debris. Thank you for participating - whether you working on the team or praying for the team!

United Methodist Committee on Relief - The UMCOR truck will be at Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas, during Annual Conference, during which time UMCOR will be accepting donations. Volunteers from FUMCVC are needed Wednesday, June 10, for two 3-hour shifts - 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm - to help record donations and load kits into the truck. If you would like to help UMCOR with this need, please put your name on the signup sheet that is on the bulletin board outside the church office. Signup sheets will be available until May 15. More details will be provided as the date draws near. For more information, contact Judy Eskridge.

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SUMMER CAMP IS AROUND THE CORNER!

Camp Horizon is a wonderful way to spend part of your summer!

Swimming, hiking, crafts, singing, archery, Bible Study, SMORES, and much more!!!

All grade levels are for the 2015-2016 school year!

Fees: Families pay half – FUMCVC pays half

CAMP NAME DATE AGES TOTAL FEE FAMILY FEE

Overnight Camp June 2-3 1st – 3rd Graders $80 $40

Day Camp June 23 1st – 3rd Graders $45 $22.50

Overnight Camp July 2-3 3rd – 5th Graders $80 $40

Week Long Camp July 6-10

Young Wonders 3rd & 4th Graders $235 $117.50

Elementary Explorers 5th & 6th Graders $245 $122.50

Junior High Journey 7th – 9th Graders $255 $127.50

How to get signed up: 1. Register on line at www.HorizonCenter.org by May 1, 2015.

2. Pay the “FAMILY FEE” amount with a credit/debit card or PayPal.

3. Email Phoebe at phoebe@fumcvc.com after enrolling your child. That way we will make sure to pay the second half of the camp fees for your child.

4. FUMCVC will pay half of the camp fees for campers registered by May 1, 2015.

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SUNDAY WEDNESDAY

Traditional Worship 9:00a Simple Supper 5:30-6:30p

Sunday School 10:00a WOW ZONE! 6:00-7:00p

Contemporary Worship 11:00a Pastor’s Bible Study 6:00-7:00p

UMY CROSS TRAINERS 6:30-8:00p

Chancel Choir 7:15-8:00p

First United Methodist Church

560 N. Park Valley Center, Kansas 67147 316.755.1112 www.fumcvc.com

Church Staff Pastor Eric Rook eric@fumcvc.com Brian Potillo, Youth Ministries brian@fumcvc.com

Amy Patrick Stamm, Administrative Secretary amy@fumcvc.com Phoebe McCormick, Education Director phoebe@fumcvc.com Melissa Hackett, Business Administrator melissa@fumcvc.com

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