MAKING DISCIPLES...

CHANGING THE WORLD

F I RS T

N O T ES

AUGUST 2015

A P R I L S M U S I N G S
Sunday
Worship
Schedule

Psalm 18:1-2
I love you, LORD, my
strength.
2

9:00 am
Traditional
Worship
in the Sanctuary

10:10 am
Sunday School
Time

11:00 am
Contemporary
Worship
in the Sanctuary

OUR MISSION
STATEMENT:

Making Disciples
...Changing
the World

The LORD is my rock, my

fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock,
in whom I take refuge,
my shield[b] and the horn[c]
of my salvation, my
stronghold.

Life is not always easy.

All too often we come face
to face with problems that
seem overwhelming.
Unexpected health issues,
family arguments,
financial concerns, or
other surprises can
appear out of nowhere.
Or sometimes little
stresses can pile up until
it feels like it is more than
we can handle. Life can
present its challenges.
This little piece of
scripture reminds us that
God helps us to stand

Rev. April Wegehaupt

strong. God is our

protection and our
comfort when times get
tough. We can trust that
God is our refuge during
the stressful storms of
life. We do not face our
difficulties alone, but we
know we always have a
friend in God. God is
there to listen to our
prayers, to inspire us,
and to bring us peace.
And perhaps most
importantly, God
promises us salvation.
God helps us stand
strong.
Martin Luther knew
this as he wrote his now
famous hymn, A Mighty
Fortress Is Our God.
One of the verses reads,
We would be lost,
rejected. But now a
champion comes to fight,
whom God himself
elected. You ask who

this may be? The Lord of

hosts is He!
(Message from the Heart
2009)
Christ is strong, and
he stands by our side.
When we hand our
burdens over to Christ,
we can trust that he is
capable of carrying them.
Although we may feel
lost or rejected, Jesus is
our rock and our
champion. This is not to
say God will make all of
our problems go away;
life in this world will
never be perfect. But
rather God is our mighty
fortress who gives us
strength to weather our
journey.
Blessings,
Rev. April

9 am

11 am

Sunday
School

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18

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12th

90

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46

19th

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26th

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2015 Monthly Budget

Needs
Needs$25,059

Gifts for
July 2015

Attendance for
July 2015

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

5th

$5,882

12th

$6,301

19th

$3,418

26th

$5,676

July Total Gifts Received to Date

$21,277
June
Income
*$19,389

June
Expense
*($21,290)

June
Net Loss
*($1,901)

YearYear-toto-Date
Income
*$136,807

YearYear-toto-Date
Expense
*($137,952)

YearYear-toto-Date
Net Loss
*($1,145)

* As of the end of June 2015

FIRST NOTES

Carolyn Block
Teresa Haskins
Christian Wegehaupt
Mike Sutcliffe
Carolyn Block
Aubrey
(great niece of Tamara Slane)

Maxine Carlson
Jim Peres

(brother of Mable Roush)

Judy Johnson

(sister of Mable Roush)

Melissa Hardin
Melanie Cook
(sister of Dan Mildfelt)

Serving in the Military:

Ssgt. Roger, Melissa
& Timothy Myers
Jon Cook
(brother-in-law of Lisa & Dan Mildfelt)

Joshua Hatch
Jack Martin
(Training at a military facility .)

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
IF YOU NEED TO ADD OR
CONTINUE A NAME ON THE
PRAYER LIST. THANK YOU!

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Our Staff Parish Team is getting ready to do staff evaluations. With that before us,
we need to hear from as many of you in our Chanute First family as possible over the
next two weeks. Please let the members of SPRC hear from you about the folks who
serve us throughout the year:
Tell us how the staff is doing: the good, the great, the mediocre and the not-sogreat. We need to hear from you in order to do our job well. Remember, the
counsel of Holy Scripture is to speak the truth in love. Here is a list of the servants
on our staff:
Director of Adult Ministry and Parish Visitor - Linda Arnett
Director of Youth Ministry - Sharon Fritch
Director of Children's Ministry - Shari Wendt
Organist - Terri DeGeer
Treasurer - Parrian Hatch
Secretary - Ronda Phillips
Custodian - Jasen Baughn
Maintenance - Jim Schoenberger
Nursery Attendant - Jayme Lawrence
Music Director - Paul Myers
Media Technician - Christopher Hatch
And here is a list of our Staff Parish Team members with their phone numbers and/
or email addresses.

Tell me and
I forget,
Teach me and
I remember,
Involve me and
I learn.
~Benjamin Franklin

Sam Budreau
Dennis Osborn
Cheryl Day
Francene Johnson
Judy Manbeck
Susan Harwood
Kay Casper
Lester Harrison
Jeff Caldwell

431-9224
433-7712
431-6440
431-2026
431-4030
431-3507
431-4698
431-4197
212-2846

sbudreau@cableone.net
d_s_osborn@sbcglobal.net
d.cheryl9@yahoo.com
threeoaks@cableone.net
gmanbeck@cableone.net
spharwood@sbcglobal.net
kaycasper@live.com
lester-harrison@sbcglobal.net
jefferycaldwell@yahoo.com

Of course the very best way to share with an SPRC member is directly and in
person. Thank you for your help! Well be listening.
Jeff Caldwell, Chair, and the Staff Parish Team

MAKING DISCIPLES...CHANGING THE WORLD

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Sunday, August 9th
3:00~5:00pm
Everyone Welcomed!

Youre invited to be
part of this global,
one-day simulcast
that will encourage
you to dive deeper
into the Word of God.

September 12, 2015

9:00am4:15pm
First Baptist Church Good News Center
Cost: $25.00
Tickets available through Cheryl Day @ 431-6440 or
Linda Robbins @ 431-9622

Genesis to Revelation Bible Study 2015

JEREMIAH & LAMENTATIONS
MONDAYS / 9:30AM / ROOM 107
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 14TH - ENDING NOVEMBER 30TH

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WHERE IS JESUS TODAY?

A Sunday School teacher of
preschoolers was concerned that his students
might be a little confused
about Jesus Christ because
of the Christmas season
emphasis on His birth. He
wanted to make sure they
understood that the birth of
Jesus occurred a long time
ago, that He grew up, etc.
So he asked his class,
"Where is Jesus today ?"
Johnny raised his hand and
said, "He's in heaven."
Mary was called on and answered, "He's in my heart."
And Robert, waving his
hand furiously, blurted out,
"I know! I know! He's in our
bathroom!!!"
The whole class got very
quiet, looked at the teacher,
and waited for a response.
The teacher was completely
at a loss for a few very

long seconds. He finally

gathered his wits and
asked Robert how he
knew this.
And Robert said,
"Well.....every morning my
father gets up, bangs on
the bathroom door, and
yells 'Jesus Christ, are
you still in there?'!"

Get to Church

...A NEW Wednesday Night Bible Study

October 7th through November 11th
Will meet in the Parlor from 6:307:30pm
A disturbing, wonderful, perplexing and inspiring book
by Adam Hamilton.

MAKING SENSE OF THE BIBLE

There will be room for 10, so sign up by September 15th.
Cost for book is $15.00.

Any Way You Can!

IN OTHER NEWS.....

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OUR CHURCH
Mission Pennies
...for the month of
August will go toward
the USD 413 Needy
Nurse Fund.
Pantry Sunday
Sunday, August 23rd.
Dont forget to bring
your donation for the
Food Pantry with you!
Challenge for
August will be
PAPER PRODUCTS
Dough for Dough
The Missions Committee reminds you to stop
by the parlor and pick
up a homemade treat
on Sunday, August 9th.

All members are welcomed and encouraged

to help with this effort
through purchasing or
baking treats. Money
collected goes towards
helping other churches
in need.
AGAPEA
AGAPE Greek word
for self-giving love.
The Agape Fund is a
ministry that allows the
participant to give
$5.00 or more, four
times per year. This
money is used to help a
specific area person or
a family in need. If you
would like to be added
to our participants list,

please contact the

church office @ 4314240 and talk to Ronda. Participants are
kept secret and confidential.
Devotions with Dorothy
Be sure to join us in the
parlor each Wednesday
at 9:00 am for inspirational devotions delivered by Dorothy Blaine.

BUDGET REQUESTS
ARE DUE IN THE
CHURCH OFFICE NO
LATER THAN FRIDAY,
AUGUST 21ST!

First United Methodist

Church folks,
On behalf of the St.
Cecelia Music Club, we
want to thank you for the
use of your facility for
meetings in the past
year. We appreciate your
willingness to make your
building useable to public
groups. Such a lovely
facility is a blessing, and
you bless others with it.
Sincerely,
Jean Cross, Treasurer
Dear FUMC,
Thank you so much for
the donation of nice cold
water to the participants
at this years Relay for
Life. Please let your
group know how much
we appreciated it. Seems
we never have too much
water on Relay day. Very
thoughtful of you all.
Thank you again.
Diana Washburn
Sherri Watson
Relay for Life Committee
Thank you for letting us
go to camp. I appreciate
it so much.
Sincerely,
Raegan Hare

Holy Land Tour / Honduras Mission Trip

Informational Meeting Planned
On Sunday August 9th at 1pm and Monday August 10th at 7pm there will be
informative meetings for a future 10 day journey to Israel. We will also be discussing
plans for a mission trip to Honduras. During this meeting, trip information will be
shared about itinerary, cost, and fund raising for these spiritual opportunities. There
may be some of you who really want to go, but may not be able to pay a penny-- if
that is you, please come to this meeting-- we will find ways to help you be fully
funded.

Always grateful for everything everyone has done

for our family.
Ronald, Shane, Jericka,
Branden, Raevyn,
Raegan and Christian
Hare

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Monday, August 17

Ten Things You

Never Hear in
Church
1. "Hey! It's my turn to
sit in the front pew!"
2. "I was so enthralled,
I never even noticed
your sermon went 25
minutes overtime."
3. "Personally I find
witnessing much more
enjoyable than golf."
4. "I've decided to give
our church the $500 a
month I've been sending to TV Evangelists."
5. "I'll volunteer to be
the permanent teacher
for the Junior High
Sunday School class."
6. "Forget the denominational minimum
salary. Let's pay our
pastor so he can live
like we do!"

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6:00pm
Room 107

COME GROW WITH US!

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Your generous
donations to missions
pennies in June & July put us over
the top for our Cuts for Kids program!
Huge thanks also go out to Bella Capelli,
Shear Class & Bryan Adams for their sponsorship,
making this event possible.

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7. "I love it when we

sing hymns I've never
heard before."
8. "Since we're all here,
let's start the service
early!"
9. "Pastor, we'd like to
send you to this Bible
seminar in the
Bahamas."
10. "Nothing inspires
me and strengthens
my commitment to the
Lord like our annual
stewardship campaign."

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCH

First United Methodist Church

202 S. Lincoln
Chanute, KS 66720
620.431.4240

202 S. LINCOLN
CHANUTE, KANSAS 66720

U.S. Postage Paid

Non-Profit Org.
Chanute, KS
66720
Permit #13

Return Service Requested

OFFICE HOURS:
8:00AM5:00PM
CHURCH PHONE:
620-431-4240
WEB SITE:
www.fumcchanute.org
CHURCH STAFF:
Pastor: Rev. April Wegehaupt
Director of Adult Ministry & Parish
Visitor
Linda Arnett
fumclinda@gmail.com
In-Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday Mornings

Youth Director: Sharon Fritch

ykics@hotmail.com
Director of Children's Ministries:
Shari Wendt
fumcshari@gmail.com
Secretary: Ronda Phillips
fumcronda@gmail.com
Treasurer: Parrian Hatch
parrianh@gmail.com
In-Office Hours: Monday am
All Day Tuesday

Custodian: Jasen Baughn

baughnjasen@yahoo.com
Maintenance: Jim Schoenberger
Music Director:
Paul Myers
Organist: Terri DeGeer
jdegeer@erieks.net

This years Goal, as voted on by the All-Church Committee, will be to:

REACH THE UNCHURCHED

UPCOMING EVENTS

How to become a member....

You are welcome to attend worship services, member or not. For
that matter, you can attend any
activity of the church and are
invited to do so. Becoming a
member is, in faith, saying you
want a deeper commitment to the
church. Our vows ask us to faithfully participate in the life of the
church with our prayers, our
presence, our gifts, our service
and our witness.
We hope you will be a part of
the ministry of the First United
Methodist Church. If you would
like to become a member, please
give us: Name(s), address, phone
number, e-mail address, anniversaries, 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
give this to the pastor, or leave in
the church office.

Wednesday, August 5 & Thursday, August 6: Cuts for Kids at Bella Capelli &
Shear Class
Sunday, August 9: Israel / Honduras Planning Meeting @ 1:00pm.
Sunday, August 9: KICS Kick-Off Pool Party from 35pm at the Chanute Pool.
Monday, August 10: Israel / Honduras Planning Meeting @ 7:00pm.
Monday, August 17: New Member Class at 6:00pm in Room 107
Sunday, August 30: Fellowship on the Fifth / Combined Worship / 10:00am.
Monday, September 14: Basic Disaster Response Training @ 6:00pm.
Sunday, September 20: Fishing Tournament / Potluck / Fellowship from 4pm
until dark at Betty McMillens.

PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE WHEN SCHEDULING

MEETINGS OR EVENTS IN THE CHURCH BUILDING!
(Be sure to check inside for more details on these events!)

August 2015
Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1
NOON Wedding
2:00 pm Baby Shower,
FH

2 Communion 3
2:00 pm Worship
Service held at the
High-rise Apartments

14

15

20

21

22

27

28

29

11:00 am Ministry of 7:00 pm Trustees

9:00 am Devotions 4:006:00pm
Caring, 103
7:00 pm Compassionwith Dorothy, Parlor
Cuts for Kids
6:30 pm Quilt Guild, ate Friends, 102
11:00 am Walkercize,
@ Shear Class
107
FH

4:306:30 pm
Cuts for Kids
@ Bella Capelli
* See Regular Sunday
Schedule

9 Dough for
Dough
1:00 pm
Israel / Honduras Trip
Planning Mtg.
3:005:00 pm
KICS Kick-Off Party
@ the Chanute Pool

10

11

12

13

11:00 am Walkercize, 7:00 pm Church

FH Council Mtg., 107
7:00 pm
Israel / Honduras Trip
Planning Mtg.

9:00 am Devotions
6:00 pm Hope
with Dorothy, Parlor
Unlimited, FH
11:00 am Walkercize,

17

19

FH

* See Regular Sunday

Schedule

16

18

11:00 am Walkercize, 9:00 am Todays

9:00 am Devotions
FH Concerns, Grain Bin with Dorothy, Parlor
6:00 pm New Member
11:00 am Walkercize,
FH
Class, 107
6:00 pm KICS
7:00 pm Boomer Link

* See Regular Sunday

Schedule

23

Pantry
Sunday

24

25

26

11:00 am Walkercize, 1:00 pm Newsletter 9:00 am Devotions 6:00 pm Hope

FH
Crew, 107
with Dorothy, Parlor
Unlimited, FH
6:30 pm Finance,
11:00 am Walkercize,
FH
107
6:00 pm KICS

* See Regular Sunday

Schedule

30 Fellowship 31
On the Fifth 11:00 am Walkercize,
10:00 am Combined
Worship followed by an
Enchilada Dinner
Fundraiser in the
Fellowship Hall

FH

* Regular Sunday Worship

9:00 am Traditional
Worship
Time
(Sanctuary)

* See Regular Sunday

Schedule

10:10 am Sunday
School

11:00 am Contemporary
Worship Time
(Sanctuary)

August 2015
Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Please contact the office if your Birthday has been omitted or misreported.
We dont want to forget you! 431431-4240

Sat

Psalms 5759
Romans 4

Diana Bruenger
Kaylee Dillow
Korri Dillow
Adam Finley
Paul Myers
Christi Ranz
Grace Schaberg

2 Communion 3

Psalms 6062
Romans 5

Monica Finley
Dale Kamm

9 Dough for
Dough

Psalms 7778
Romans 10

Gidget White

Psalms 6365

Psalms 6667

Romans 6

Romans 7

Julie Baldwin
Becky Waggoner

Psalms 6869
Romans 8:121

David Collins

Janice Brunner-Freeze

Psalms 7071
Romans 8:2239

Amy Bailey

Martin Funk
Tom Naughton
Jennifer Richard

Psalms 7273
Romans 9:115

Psalms 7476
Romans 9:1633

Sara Marshall

Susan Sharp

Ms. Valerie Frizzle

10

11

12

13

14

15

Psalms 7980
Psalms 8183
Romans 11:118 Romans 11:1936

Psalms 8486
Romans 12

Mable Roush
Meredith Collins
JaDon Cagle

Alicia Skinner

Psalms 8788
Romans 13

Larry Rowe

Don Strack

Sharon Harrison
Rebecca Wendt
Jillian Westhoff

Psalms 8990
Romans 14

Psalms 9193
Romans 15:113

Oren Patterson
Nicholas Kepley

Shari Wendt

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

Psalms 9496
Romans 15:1433

Psalms 9799
Romans 16

Beverly Myers
Lisa Mildfelt

Drew Schoenberger

Harvey Buckley
Michelle Roberts

Psalms 100102
1 Corinthians 1

Jim Keenan
Gage Leech

Psalms 103104
1 Corinthians 2

Psalms 105106
1 Corinthians 3

Barbie Baughn
Matt Richard

Psalms 107109
1 Corinthians 4

Psalms 110112
1 Corinthians 5

John Keating

Preston Baughn

Juanita Dalton
Jarold Henry
Adam Mildfelt

Cora Finley
Mark Harwood

23 Pantry Sunday 24

25

26

27

28

29

Psalms 113115
1 Corinthians 6

Mary Owen
Larry Rose
Kayle Tiegreen

Psalms 116118

1 Corinthians 7:119 1 Corinthians 7:2040

Randy Lemasters

30

31

Psalms 129131

Psalms 132134

1 Corinthians 11:116 1 Corinthians 11:1734

Kathy Martin

Psalms 119:188

Miss Honey

Kent Pringle

Psalms 119:89176

I Corinthians 8

Minerva McGonagall

Psalms 120122
1 Corinthians 9

Larry Myers
Haley Wright

Psalms 123125
1 Corinthians 10:118

Taylor Bolt
Virginia Crane
Todd Fritch
Karen Liudahl
Jack Lowe

Psalms 126128
1 Corinthians 10:1933

Ryan Buckley
Seth Naughton
Jared Pennington

Please contact the office if your Birthday

has been omitted or misreported.
We dont want to forget you! 431431-4240