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Volume 5, Issue 7
InSpire June 2014
OMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST
Inside the
Issue
Renovation 2
Completion
Ribbon Cutting
June Worship
Annual Garage 3
Sale
Charles David
Smart
Community Kids
Sunday school
Community 4
Youth
Dear Community UMC,
It seems cliché to say, but it
really does seem like yesterday
when I received a phone call
from then-District Superinten-
dent Elmer Revelle asking me
to serve as pastor for Commu-
nity United Methodist Church.
I believe the first word out of
my mouth was “groovy.”
Of course, that was actually
six years ago, and I want to lift
up what a joy and blessing (and
grooviness) it has been as we’ve
served together to make a dif-
ference in our local community
and the world. In that time
we’ve paid off the mortgage on
our facility, participated in the
Healthy Church Initiative,
changed our leadership struc-
ture, transformed our minis-
tries (worship, hospitality, chil-
dren/youth/and adult disciple-
ship), hosted community events
(CARnival, Harvest Party,
etc.), and engaged in a massive
renovation project, the first
phase of which is now complet-
ed! We’ve also served and earli-
er this year hosted Room at the
Inn (providing shelter for the
homeless), initiated the Second
Saturday community mission
project, served at Loaves and
Fishes, the Food Bank and Co-
lumbia Square Townhomes.
The Global Market has grown,
moving into a larger space
around five years ago, and soon
will move into a larger space by
our new front doors.
In the past six years we hon-
ored a 3-year commitment of
financial support to Las Pilas,
Nicaragua, took one study and
two mission trips to Nicaragua,
and we continue to support the
ministry of the Rain-
bow Network there
through educational
and medical scholar-
ships and micro-loan
programs.
That’s some minis-
try, church! Commu-
nity does ministry not
just because it feels
good (and it does), but
because you are com-
mitted to making new
disciples of Jesus
Christ for the trans-
formation of the
world. That’s a wor-
thy mission, and
Community, you are
definitely up to the
task!
As I shared in a let-
ter sent to many of
you, I have accepted
an appointment with
Harrisonville UMC in
Harrisonville, Mo., a
town around 30 minutes south
of Kansas City. It was through
prayer and conversation with
Tammy that I discerned that
God was calling us to a new
place to serve. It was my deci-
sion to accept the appointment,
but it was a decision made only
through great prayer and with
sadness on my heart. Know
that although Tammy and I
will not be here as you continue
to grow in numbers and in spir-
it as you serve others, but we
will be with you in our hearts!
The future is bright! On June
29, Rev. Curtis Olsen will
begin his partnership with you
in continuing that ministry.
Curtis and his wife, Angie, and
I went to school together at
Saint Paul School of Theology,
and I have an enormous
amount of respect for both of
them, and for the gifts of lead-
ership that they will bring. I
look forward to reading about
what new adventures CUMC
will endeavor for the cause of
Christ in Columbia, Mo., and
the world.
God bless you Community!
Please keep Curtis, Angie, and
their boys in your prayers, as
well as Tammy and me, as we
prepare for this time of transi-
tion.
With great love,
Kevin
Pastor’s Pen: Some parting words Events this
month
Ribbon
Cutting
Celebration
June 15
Last Day for
Rev. Kevin and
Tammy
June 22
First Day for
Rev. Curtis
and Angie
June 29
This June at Community is a month
of spirit-filled entertainment, celebra-
tion and transition.
On June 8 guitarist Charles David
Smart will lead worship. Internation-
ally known and classically trained,
Smart’s love for the Lord is best ex-
pressed through his musical artistry
and testimony with inspired worship
and praise songs, favorite hymns and
timeless classics.
Save these dates in June: on June
15 there will be a Welcome Center
Celebration and ribbon-cutting just
before the early service at 8 a.m.;
June 22 will be the last opportunity
to say “good-bye” to Kevin and Tam-
my Shelton in worship; on June 29,
our new pastor, The Rev. Curtis Ol-
sen, will introduce himself and share
his message.
Please join us on Sundays for Tradi-
tions at 8:30 a.m. or Catalyst at 11
a.m., with small groups for all ages at
9:45 a.m. Bring your children for
Children’s Church, offered during
both services. Experience Communi-
ty: loving God, living His word, and
serving others so that together, we
can change the world!
Renovation set for completion early this month
After months of work, renovations
at the church will be complete early
this month. Mark your calendars
now, and plan to set your alarm
clocks for early rising on Sunday,
June 15. Join us outside under the
new porte cochere at 8 a.m. that day
for a special ribbon cutting and bless-
ing as we officially open our new
space.
Our Building and Renovation Team
chairs, Chris Wilsdorf and Christi
Farmer, will be on hand to make a
few remarks, and the Columbia
Chamber of Commerce will send rep-
resentatives to help with the ribbon
cutting. Rev. Kevin Shelton will say a
blessing, and we will all enter togeth-
er as a congregation that morning.
There will be a cake and punch re-
ception in the new space that day
immediately following the Traditions
worship service.
God has blessed us in our vision of
welcoming and sharing our faith with
new disciples for Jesus Christ in our
new space. Come and celebrate the
glory of His power in making our vi-
sion a reality.
Ribbon cutting ceremony, blessing set for June 15
Following years of praying, plan-
ning and designing, the current reno-
vation project at Community is
scheduled to finish early this month.
The new spaces will be blessed at a
ribbon cutting on June 15 (details in
a separate article).
Visitors and members will notice
many changes. The new porte co-
chere (covered drive-up entrance) will
be a great benefit during inclement
weather and for people using the
church bus. The new location of the
Global Market and library will make
these spaces more visible and accessi-
ble. The comfortable Welcome Cen-
ter, coffee bar and fireplace will pro-
vide a wonderful space for fellow-
ship. The new women’s restroom in-
cludes a lounge for bride’s and nurs-
ing mothers. A new family restroom
will allow family members of all ages
to care for one another. The back of
the worship center now includes
doors separating the worship space
from the welcome center, with a large
window allowing a great view into
worship.
A new sacristy, complete with a
sink, has been located just off the
sanctuary. The cry/comfort room,
with a sink, has been relocated allow-
ing parents to access the nursery
without having to re-enter the wor-
ship center with an unsettled
child. The new nursery location pro-
vides a safe and inviting space for the
youngest children at CUMC. In addi-
tion, the expanded 2-3-year old Sun-
day school classroom will help accom-
modate the growing numbers of chil-
dren and provide space for them to
learn and play.
Numerous changes have occurred as
part of this project. These renova-
tions will positively impact many of
the ministries of CUMC. Everyone is
encouraged to stop by the remodeled
Global Market, check out a book from
the library, grab a cup of coffee, pull
up a chair in the welcome center, con-
nect with friends and reach out to
those visiting the church for the first
time. Your prayers, patience and gifts
have made this project “More than a
building, a God-Sized dream for Com-
munity,” a reality.
* * *
June holds entertainment, celebration, transition
Community's annual April garage
sale raised $5,478.36 for local and
connectional ministries. Our sale
extends far beyond the dollar amount
raised. Not only do the funds raised
allow us to fund local and connection-
al ministries, but relationships con-
tinue to form and new ones are built
throughout our church and the com-
munity. Folks of all ages joined in
this venture and found a common
goal to serve others.
You may be familiar with the
phrase “It takes a vil-
lage to raise a child."
Well, I can say "It
takes a village to
make Community's
annual sale a suc-
cess.” Many people
donated and contrib-
uted to the sale in
many ways. These
donations included time,
talents, and gifts.
This year we tracked the
number of people and the
amount of time it took to
make our sale a success. In
the process we met several
new faces, made friends and
reconnected with others
inside and outside of our church. We
found that many folks knew our
church and our annual sale. On the
other hand the ones who didn't,
heard about us through others.
Data were collected from March
13 to the final day of our sale on
April 26. More than 60 people
provided 827 hours during this
time. These data do not include
all the behind the scenes happen-
ings. For example: the setting
aside of items as soon as last
year's sale was over, hauling
them to the church,
spreading the
word, baking goods,
brewing coffee and
more. In coming
together we were a
part of a greater
ministry of reach-
ing out to our com-
munity and the world. All proceeds
help to fund local and connectional
ministries as determined by our con-
nectional ministries committee. All
unsold items were donated to various
groups, including: Value Giant
Thrift Shoppe, Habitat for Humanity,
Nicaragua and local art program
which serve people of all ages. Books
are being sent to soldiers overseas, to
some of our health centers and to the
local library.
—Kathy Ellsworth
PAGE 3 INSPIRE VOLUME 5, I SSUE 7
Annual garage sale raises $5,478 for ministries
On Sunday, June 8, guitarist
Charles David Smart returns to Com-
munity to perform at the 8:30 and 11
a.m. services.
Sharing his joy for Jesus, Smart has
performed throughout the U.S., Can-
ada and Europe. He has shared the
platform with internationally re-
nowned artists, including: Phillips,
Craig and Dean; First Call; NewSong;
Larnel Harris; Roy Clark; and jazz
legends Pat Methany
and Clark Terry.
He is an active
composer and song-
writer, and has
premiered works for
sanctuary choirs,
children‘s groups,
instrumental ensem-
bles and soloists. He has taught gui-
tarists through MidAmerica Naza-
rene University and Kansas
City Kansas Community Col-
lege.
He, his wife and youngest son
are active with the Olathe
Westside Church in Kansas
City. Their two older sons are
young adults serving in other
ministries in the USA. For more
information or for a preview of his
music, go to www.smartfrets.com.
Guitarist Charles David Smart to perform at June 8 worship services
Summer Sunday school is here, and
the Community Kids are excited.
They will meet in a large group for
the lesson and then divide into small-
er groups for activities that go along
with the lesson. Thanks to the many
volunteers who have signed up, it
looks like the children will have a
wonderful time learning the gospel.
The lessons for June are centered on
the Fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5:25
– “Let us follow the Spirit” is the Bi-
ble verse for the month. The children
will hear stories about how God
changed King Saul’s heart, how Ruth
is kind to Naomi, and many more.
Stop by the children’s area and see
what all the excitement is about!
Community Kids gear up for summer Sunday school program
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Need stuff done, cleaned, raked,
painted? For one week (June 1-June
8) the youth group will have an
open bidding process for people to
bid on students to work for them.
The highest bidders will be contact-
ed on June 9, and schedules will be
made for work days.
Mike Hendren will coordinate the
work teams. Bids can be made in
person at the youth table or online
(youth link on the Community UMC
webpage at communityumc.net). All
money raised will go toward the two
summer youth mission trips to
Springfield and to Frakes, Ken., serv-
ing at the Henderson Settlement.
Community Youth to hold rent-a-kid auction
Community Youth wel-
comes our incoming sixth
graders (2014-15 school
year) and we promote our
incoming freshman to the
senior high group. All sum-
mer activities are open to
students in grades 6-12.
Friends are always wel-
come. Check out the Com-
munity Youth link on the
church website
(communityumc.net) or find
us on Facebook at Commu-
nity Youth.
Group welcomes incoming 6th graders
Mid-high Youth are going
out to serve this June.
Please keep our students
and their adult workers in
your prayers this June 28-
July 3 as this team heads
south to serve people in the
Springfield area.
The team members are:
Meredith Farmer, Jacob
Stone, Jacob Sykuta and
Andrew Watkins, Lisa
Lewis, Mike Lewis, Corey
Potter and Ken Waterland
Youth to embark on Springfield mission trip
"It's been a blessing."
Some of Tammy's favorite ministry moments
It has been such a blessing to have been adopted into the Community UMC family for the past (almost) six years.
When we moved here in 2008, we knew no one in the CoMo area. Following God's call in Genesis 12:1 to “Go from
your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you," we left our ministries in Kansas
City and came to Tiger country. The people of Community were open to us and to all the new ideas that God was
creating in our church. Here are just a few: a new student-led ministry called the Branch to reach college-age peo-
ple, annual youth missions trips carrying on the tradition of reaching out—even as far as Nicaragua, youth leader-
ship teams allowing students to plan and implement youth programs designed to reach their peers, and the trans-
formation of the church building itself to be more open and accessible to people in the larger community of Colum-
bia.
It's been a wild ride, CUMC. Thanks for the love, and we hope you feel the love we have for you all. “May the Lord
bless you and keep you. “May the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift
up his countenance upon you and give you peace.” (Community Youth Benediction).
—Tammy Shelton
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