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BEST OF THE BEST!! THAT WOULD BE YOU! Here is my theory... three years ago the Manhattan Mercury started to include the category of “Best Clergy” in their spring “Best of VOLUME 86 | NO. 6 | June 2019 Manhattan” publication. This new category found its way into the list of: best medical practice, car dealership, teacher, realtor, etc. SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE The “Best of Manhattan” is a somewhat creative and fun way to recognize the many contributions made by individuals, businesses, and 8:35 am - Contemporary Worship organizations. People vote for their favorite, realizing that everyone is 9:30 am - Fellowship Time quite deserving. For the past three years, mysteriously my name has 9:45 am - Sunday School risen to the top. 11:00 am - Traditional Worship So here is my theory. When it comes to best clergy, many people in our community are not personally familiar with very many clergy folk. FEATURED EVENTS However, most people in our community are very familiar with active and involved churches, such as ours. So, when people think of “best Vacation Bible School clergy” they are really thinking of “best church” in regards to a church June 3-7 being visible, involved, and impactful. So actually, the “Best of the Best” really goes to every one of you; to Combined Worship the two other exceptional pastors at First Church, to the skilled and June 9 passionate church staff, and to the extremely talented and generous members of our church family. Thus…Congratulations! Well done. Pastor Troy’s Last Sunday Let’s keep focused on our mission: “Connecting to Christ, Growing in June 16 Community, Serving the World.” Patriotic Concert Thrilled to be serving with such a talented group! You’re the best… June 30 Pastor Troy The newsletter is published monthly on the 28 for the following month. The deadline for submissions is the 15 of every month. If you have items for the congregation, please send them to Deanna Likes, Communications Coordinator, via the website under “Monthly Newsletter” When the newsletter is available you will receive a notification via email with a link First United Methodist Church to our website. If you prefer to receive a paper copy in the mail, please contact the Manhattan, Kansas office at 785-776-8821. If you have items for the bulletin, website, or Sunday morning www.fumcmanhattan.com | [email protected] | 785-776-8821 worship screens, those should also be sent to Deanna. /// CONGREGATIONAL ITEMS OF INTEREST

PASTORAL TRANSITION The Transition Team will host a celebration in honor Many questions may be in the congregation’s mind of the Bowers on Sunday, June 16. This will be the last concerning getting a new Senior Pastor to serve First service led by Pastor Troy at FUMC and the congregation Church. A prominent one may be, “How will the is invited to attend and let him and Amy know how much transition between Pastor Troy and Pastor Barry be we all appreciate them. We will have a send-off celebration handled”? Well, that is a good question as we all want to between the services on that date. This will be a chance to continue the internal passion and faith building that Troy relive our successes along with finding ways to say goodbye and the church staff have worked on over the years. So, in an appropriate way to the Bowers. Please mark that day one of the things that the Great Plains Conference has down and join us in Christian Fellowship. Further details looked at during times of change such as this is to form of this celebration will be forthcoming. what is called a Transition Team (TT). The purpose of this TT will be to assist the new Pastor to become integrated COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE JUNE 9 more efficiently with the congregation. This can be done You might remember the old gospel hymn, “I’m so glad many ways but one of the first things that the TT will be I’m a part of the family of God!” The first verse begins, involved in is the opportunity to have a loving sendoff for “You will notice we say brother and sister ‘round here, it’s the Bowers and a gracious introduction of Pastor Barry because we’re a family and these folks are so near; when one and his family. This is important to allow all of us to have has a heartache we all share the tears, and rejoice in each an opportunity to say goodbye to Troy and Amy and look victory in this family so dear!” forward to the future leadership of Pastor Barry and his We are a family of God, and on Sunday, June 9 we will wife Diana. gather with our entire church family at 10:30 am for The Transition Team is most successful when it is made a combined worship service. Pastor Troy’s message will up of a wide array of members with voices from all angles. be, “Ordering Your Life Around Christ.” We will have We feel that our group of 10 members has effectively elements of both our 8:35 contemporary and our 11:00 covered those bases. The members include Judi Boley, traditional worship services, with a unique treat of having Hannah Higgins, Steffani Kohls, Brian & Sherri Martinie, our Vacation Bible School children provide special music. Jamie McAtee, Thaniel Monaco, Elissa Mullinix, Darren Here are the specifics: Rumford, and Bill Turner. Please keep this group in your prayers as they jointly work on making this transition 9:00 am - Sunday School something that is beneficial to all: pastors, staff, and 9:50-10:20 am - Fellowship Time in Fellowship Hall congregation. They hope to have an opportunity to assist 10:30 am - combined worship in Sanctuary Pastor Barry make First Church “his” church and continue to Connect to Christ, Grow in Community, and Serve the World. This is truly an exciting time for FUMC and hope SUMMER OFFICE HOURS that all will work with the TT to make this an even better Beginning Monday, June 10, the church office will be open opportunity to serve our mission. The TT will meet with 9:00 am-4:00 pm Monday-Friday. Pastor Barry on a regular basis to assist him with whatever components that may come up during his first few months SENIOR COFFEE AND CONVERSATION at First Church. The TT will not dictate anything to him Tuesday, June 11, 10:00-11:00 am, Library in relation to the way he will look to lead our glorious Transportation can be provided upon request. Contact the church but they will be available to offer any assistance church office for more information. that they can and also be available to the congregation to receive opportunities that may be beneficial for the church as a whole. UNITED METHODIST MEN Thursday, June 13, 6:45 am, Fellowship Hall New members are always welcome! Contact Josh Roe, [email protected].

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REV. DIANA CHAPEL RETIREMENT CELEBRATION FROM UMW, MANY THANKS Saturday, June 15, 2-4 pm FUMC United Methodist Women (UMW) extend a Ogden Community Center, 229 Willow St., Ogden, KS heartfelt “Thank you!” to all who made donations and/or Ogden Friendship House of Hope invites you to join us for worked to complete its 150th Anniversary Layette Project. an open house to honor Rev. Diana Chapel as she retires as The project was chosen as a good match for UMW, which Director of the Friendship House. was founded for mission to help women and children. UMW had no way of predicting the response, but hoped AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE to perhaps have 20-25 layettes to welcome new babies. Sunday, June 16, Alan Lee Center Thanks to our Congregation’s generosity, UMW has been Help save a life! Sign up in the Connecting Link. able to complete 37 layettes and, with additional items donated, to assemble 21 partial layettes. NEW WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY With hope to complete the partial layettes, UMW Tuesdays, June 18-August 6, 10:00-11:30 am, Library compiled a list of needed items to estimate the cost for Join in this 8-week study entitled “Revised Together” by completion. Gloria Furman based on Colossians. Contact the church office to register. With a $350.00 price tag identified, President Cheryl Arthur presented a request to the FUMC Foundation, GO GREEN TASK FORCE which granted the amount to complete the mission project Thursday, June 27, 5:00 pm, Library (58 layettes) with a total value of $2900.00 (approximately $50.00 cost to buy each layette). FUMC is on the way to becoming a styrofoam-free church. This is just one of many steps this task force hopes to take With still more thanks to the church and all of those who to help the church be better stewards of the earth and the participated, the layettes will soon be on their way to help resources God has provided us. If you have other ideas new mothers welcome their babies, via Della Lamb, a or want to become a part of this effort, join the monthly National Mission Institution working in cooperation with meeting. UMW to meet needs of children and families.

CELEBRATING THE BEST OF AMERICA Sunday, June 30, 5:00 pm, Sanctuary All are invited to attend this free, fun, family, friends, and patriotic event featuring the First Infantry Division Band from Fort Riley. The concert will conclude with a patriotic singalong and an all-American meal of hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, ice cream, and drinks in Fellowship Hall.

SEW SISTERS Will not meet in June; Join them July 7 Above: For UMW Sunday, layettes were displayed on the altar For more information contact Sherri Hooper, 785-539-6453. and blessed by Associate Pastor Sarah Marsh. THANK YOU FROM THE HOOPERS Dear Church Friends, Thank you to all our church friends who called, visited, and sent cards for our 65th wedding anniversary. We enjoyed our celebration. Sincerely, J. Lester & Olive Hooper June 2019 | 3 Thursday-Friday, August 8-9, 2019

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GIVING TO FUMC MEETING SCHEDULING There are several ways to give to the church If you have a group which meets on a regularly scheduled 1. Place checks or cash in an offering envelope and put it basis and any of the information has changed, (time, place, in the offering plate, or bring them by the church office. contact, etc.) or is canceled, please let the church office 2. You can text 785-329-0382. Put the $ (dollar sign) know immediately so the calendar and information screens then the amount you wish to donate. Registration can be updated properly. Thank you. information will appear. Enter your information, then click “process.” GET SOCIAL WITH US 3. Download the ‘GivePlus Church’ app to set one-time Jesus said follow me... and now we ask the same of you! or recurring donations. You can manage and view your If you are on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, make sure giving from here. you “like” and “follow” us on these platforms. Find us on Facebook at First United Methodist Church of Manhattan, 4. Online giving is available through our website. Click KS. We are @fumcmhk on Twitter and fumcmhk on on the “Giving” tab and scroll to the “on-line” giving Instagram. Share our events and status updates when we picture and follow the instructions listed. post. Check in every time you come to church (not just 5. Automatic Withdrawal (ACH) is available for anyone Sunday mornings). If you take pictures or post at church, who would like to set it up going through the church tag us in them. For all photos, status updates, and tweets, office. It is a free service provided by our bank. use the hashtag #fumcmhk. Look for specific hashtags for For more information about all giving, contact each week in the Sunday bulletin. Mary Jane Adams in the church office, 785-776-8821, [email protected]. COPYRIGHT AND SOCIAL MEDIA As we use social media more and more to share the NAME TAGS excitement of FUMC with family and friends please FUMC is making name tags available to everyone who remember that there are copyright laws that do apply to wants one. Wearing a name tag every time you come to various media presentations and much of the music that church, especially Sunday mornings, will make it much you hear. Also, please be aware not all families have given easier for Pastor Barry to get to know the congregation. permission for their children to be videoed and shared on Each Sunday in the Connecting Link there is a sign-up social media. Thank you for your understanding. sheet if you would like a name tag. You can choose a magnet or clip attachment. You will be responsible for your BIRTH IN YOUR FAMILY? name tag, but if you lose it or want an extra, another one If you, or someone in your can be made. The cost for each name tag is approximately family, has a baby, please tell $1.00, and is an optional donation. the church by emailing [email protected], PARKING OPEN AT ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI or calling 785-776-8821. Ascension Via Christi Hospital has given We want to celebrate with you, and keep our records up to us permission to park in their Clinic lot date. We have a ministry at the church to reach out to new (corner lot northeast of the church) on parents and provide them with a baby blanket. We also Saturdays and Sundays. print these celebrations in our weekly prayer email and in the bulletin, and provide a rose for the altar, if requested.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES ACTIVELY SEEKING NEW MEMBERS Christ and Culture - open to all, setting no demographic limits on age, race, or religious outlook; mostly centered on book discussions, though that often includes video series to begin discussions. Location: Library Crossroads - open to all, enjoys studying everything from how to grow our faith, to how to raise kids in this technology age. Also gets together regularly outside of Sunday mornings for social activities. Location: Main room of the Alan Lee Center. Faithlinks - open to all, enjoys studying a diverse range of video series covering topics like current events, social issues and faith teachings. Location: 3rd Floor, corner classroom Greeters of the Harris Activity Center. If you are a people person, this is the perfect fit for you! Faith and Family - open to couples of all ages, enjoys Happy, smiling faces are wanted to say hello to folks as studying practical material on strengthening marriage and they enter the church on Sunday morning. faith. The studies appeal to couples married for 2 years or Contact Kim Richards, [email protected] (11:00 20 years! Location: Room 201 in the Education Center. service), or Kayla Queen, thekaylaqueen@icloud.com (8:35 The Forum - Will not meet in June or July. service). Joymakers - open to singles and couples in their 50’s and Sunday Morning Bus Drivers up, enjoys 15 minutes of fellowship; 15 minutes watching Usually asked to drive four to five times a year. A regular a video, 15 minutes discussion regarding what we’ve seen; driver’s license is required, along with training, which takes closing prayer. Location: Classrooms 1&2 in the Main about two hours. Contact Keith Jevons, [email protected]. Building Basement. New Journey - open to all, a range of resource materials are Sunday Morning Technology Team used to promote faith discussions including books, videos With the installation of the new video cameras in and occasional magazine articles. Location: “Owls Nest” the Sanctuary, more people are wanted to help in the classroom on the second floor of the Education Center. production of our Sunday morning services. Technology Open Door - open to all, enjoys “Adult Bible Studies” minded people are needed to run cameras, slides, and booklet as a study guide; reading scriptures and applying audio. Contact Deanna Likes, [email protected]. them to our lives today; active participation and discussion. Location: Harris Activity Center Parlor. Ushers Both the 8:35 and 11:00 services are in need of more Pairs and Spares - open to all, typical ages are 30-60+. ushers. Contact Pastor Troy; Connections Coordinator, This class discusses current issues, follows contemporary Melissa DeWitt, [email protected]; and studies, and does weekly devotions. Location: Classroom 3 David Zuck, [email protected]. in the Main Building Basement. Saints & Sinners - open to all couples or singles, enjoys studying video series that help people of faith think deeply about real life matters and scripture. Location: Small Classroom in the Alan Lee Center. Young Adult Sunday School - open to young adults and young professionals, studies a variety of topics. Location: Conference Room behind the Library.

June 2019 | 7 At FUMC, we believe God calls our care to be more than congregational. We affirm that God’s love and attention is open and offered to all. We offer our services, volunteers, support groups, and pastors to anyone in the Manhattan area needing care or desiring to connect to Christ or grow in community.

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COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES DEMENTIA/MEMORY FRIENDLY CHURCH TASKFORCE Hospital & Rehab Visitation Monday, June 17, 5:30-6:30 pm, Classrooms 1&2 Call the church office or email Pastor Melanie about a Join us as we explore how FUMC can be a dementia/ hospitalization, and we will send a Pastor or Stephen memory care friendly community. All are welcome to Minister to visit and offer prayer. dream big and explore this exciting new initiative. Not able to attend but interested in this effort? Contact Pastor Lay Visitation Melanie. Let us know if you or a friend become homebound and we can pair this person with a lay visitor to offer conversation, HOSPITAL VISITATION devotions and prayer. In James 5:14 we read: “Are any among you sick? They Stephen Ministry should call for the elders of the church and have them pray Stephen Ministers walk alongside people over them.” The Pastors and Stephen Ministers would like going through difficulty, change, or times to carry on this tradition of prayer with you when you are of stress. Ministers check-in with their care in the hospital. receivers weekly and offer spiritual support The best way to notify us is by calling the church directly and a listening ear. or having a friend/family member do that for you. Pastoral Support ARE YOU FEELING CALLED TO OFFER GOD’S CARE? Call or email the office or a pastor of your choice for support via email, phone, or in-person. Lay Visitation Consider being trained as a Lay Visitor. Lay Visitors visit Referrals a homebound individual monthly to provide spiritual In need of professional care, but unsure where to turn? support and a church connection. Training is held one-on- Contact Pastor Melanie to learn more about Manhattan one with Pastor Melanie during a 30-minute session. therapy and support services. Women’s Cancer Support Group DIAL-A-PRAYER The Women’s Cancer Group is open to anyone who has Learn More About FUMC’s Long-Standing Ministry of Prayer! had cancer touch their life either currently or in the past. The FUMC Dial-a-Prayer began in 1991 as a 375-day-a- They meet the second Thursday of each month, year ministry offering prayer anytime, anywhere. Simply 10:00-11:00 am in Classrooms 1&2. Registration is call 785-776-9569 any day of the week to hear a prayer not needed; walk-ins are welcomed and encouraged. from a member of our church family that will brighten your day and keep you connected to your faith every day of Complimentary childcare is available for both groups by the week. We are always in need of pray-ers. We could also making a reservation through our website at least 72 hours currently use one or two more Dial-a-Prayer leaders. This in advance. low-stress and low-commitment leadership opportunity keeps this ministry running smoothly throughout the year. Contact Pastor Melanie to help with this ministry.

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FIT CLOSET AND CLOTHING EXCHANGE Donation Do’s & Don’ts May 18 marked my one-year anniversary as FIT Closet DO: bring us your adult spring/summer clothing (we have Coordinator. Where DID the year go? I am so thankful room again). to each one who’s made this first year so blessed and DON’T: bring us your adult fall/winter clothes - yet - hold enjoyable. I’m already looking forward to what the second onto them until October. year will bring!!! DO: make sure your donation is clean and ready to go Speaking of next year - let’s start with our summer schedule... directly out onto the “sales floor.” The FIT Closet will remain closed through June 30 to give DON’T: take your donations to College Avenue UMC. our volunteer team a well-deserved, much-needed break! DO: take the time to ensure that your donation is “on- We’ll reopen on Monday, July 1 with limited hours trend” and “school-appropriate.” through August 4: Mondays 9:00 am-noon and Thursdays DON’T: leave your donations outside the FIT Closet when 3:00-5:30 pm. Beginning Monday, August 5, we’ll resume we’re not open. our school year schedule. NOTE: The maintenance shop will be undergoing Weekly Volunteer Openings - 2019/2020 School Year renovations this summer, so you’ll need to hold onto With the impending new school year comes the annual your donations until we reopen on July 1 and bring them volunteer “schedule shuffle”! Starting in August, we will directly to us at the FIT Closet until the maintenance shop have several openings for consistent weekly volunteers. is back up and running. These openings land on Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am- noon and Thursdays 3:00-5:30 pm. I’d also love to add More Information a few more to our “sub roster”. For the most up-to-date information, including current critical needs and the Amazon wish list, visit our website: If you, or anyone you know, is interested in joining one of www.fitcloset.org, or Facebook page: USD 383 FIT Closet. these consistent weekly shifts or the sub roster, please let me know! Tracy Emery, Coordinator USD 383 FIT Closet and Clothing Exchange ¿Habla español? 1609 College Ave. (white house behind College Avenue Do you speak Spanish? Do you know someone who does? United Methodist Church) I dream of having a “Spanish-fluent” volunteer on every shift! These positions would start with the next school year. 785-320-6750 We need a Spanish-fluent volunteer on the following shifts: [email protected] • Mondays 9:00 am-noon • Thursdays 9:00 am-noon • Thursdays Thursday: 3:00-5:30 pm If you are fluent in Spanish and English - or know someone who is - please get in touch with me! Back-to-School “Stuff the Bus” is Saturday, July 13, 10:00 am-3:00 pm in the Walmart parking lot. Because we’re distributing school supplies to qualified students on July 26, it is imperative that all school supply drives be completed before July 20, so we can get the For the most up-to-date information, visit their website: supplies sorted, organized and readied for students. www.thriveflinthills.com.

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COMMUNITY DINNERS FUMC hosts meals on Wednesday and Saturday at 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall for anyone in the community. Everyone is invited to come eat or help serve. What is a community dinner? It is more than a free meal; it is where those who want to connect, grow, and serve can share a meal with friends, neighbors, and strangers. You are invited to come serve and be served, get to know others, and eat a great meal. If you would like to help, come Wednesday or Saturday, DILLONS COMMUNITY REWARDS or contact Ryan Likes, Kitchen Coordinator, The Groceries for God program is linked directly to your [email protected]. Dillons Plus card you already use to get fuel points and take advantage of advertised specials. If you have not already done KITCHEN TRAINING so, follow the steps below to complete the process. You only If you are an individual or part of a group who uses the have to do this once, there is no need to re-enroll each year. kitchen, or if you are interested in learning about the new 1. Go to www.dillons.com/communityrewards. equipment, please attend a kitchen training. These take 2. Create an Account including e-mail address - if you do place every Wednesday and Saturday at 4:30 pm before not have an e-mail address see instructions below. the community meal is served at 6:00 pm. Please enter through the west Fellowship Hall door on Saturdays. 3. Enter shopper card number or alternate ID# & last name. 4. On Account summary screen scroll all the way down CHECK BINS FOR LOCAL NEEDS, SEASONAL REQUESTS to Community Rewards – click “enroll.” While requests for needed items are typically included in 5. Fill in personal information Enter MY114 – the church newsletter and bulletin, the Mission Committee You will then see First UMC Groceries for God – also encourages members of the FUMC family to check 3208 Highland Circle.* collection bins regularly to assist with seasonal needs and take advantage of the opportunities to help others. The 6. Click in the circle as this is our Groceries for God bins are located on the south wall (east entrance/elevator program. lobby) and labeled to identify needs, which include: 7. Click on Save, and you should get a note at the top of the page indicating your sign up has been completed. • USD 383 You will automatically start earning rewards for FUMC on • Children’s books, used or new, in good condition qualifying purchases made using your Plus Shopper’s card! • Hygiene/toiletries, including hotel sizes Items which do not qualify include fuel, postage, alcohol, • Non-perishable food items for the FUMC and Ogden tobacco, Kroger gift cards, and variable load gift cards. A Food Pantries full list is available on the Dillons website. • Yarn Barn: Contribute unused yarns and/or pick-up If you DO NOT have internet, but use this program, you yarns to knit hats, mittens, and scarves for others in will need to call 1-800-576-4377 and it will be #3 on the the community. recorded menu. They will walk you through the process of signing up. • Anapra • Youthville *3208 Highland Circle is Bob Sawyer’s address. Bob is the Groceries for God coordinator and this address is used just for communication on the program. No personal information is sent to Bob.

First10 | FirstUnited United Methodist Methodist Church Church Manhattan, Kansas Courtney Fellers, Director of Children and Family Ministries [email protected] 785-776-8821 Facebook @FUMC Manhattan Children’s Ministry

Summer Fun Days are for preschool aged children. We will use the ROAR Vacation Bible School curriculum for preschoolers to create 5 fun days of activities in July. We will meet July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 in the Education Center. The cost is $10.00 per day. You can register your child(ren) via the link on the church website. Register your child(ren) for as many days as you'd like. Each Tuesday has it's own registration.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL We will continue to have Sunday school through the summer with VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) a different format that we hope June 3-7, 8:45 am-noon fosters fellowship and a sense of Registration is open via the church’s website for community among our families. participants and volunteers. VBS is for children ages K-6th, At 9:30 am, stop by Fellowship as of Fall 2019. The cost is $15.00 per child which includes Hall and pick up your snacks and the t-shirt they will wear each day. VBS is the best week of join us in the Connecting Link for the entire year here at FUMC!!! We look forward to having fellowship. At 10:00, children ages your children join us! Pre-K - 6th grade (as of Fall 2019), will gather in the First Acts room on VBS SUNDAY the 3rd floor of the Education Center for large group. At 10:15, we will divide into two classes, Pre-K to 2nd grade June 9, 10:30 am, Sanctuary in one and 3rd - 6th in another. Our curriculum for the During the service we will sing our VBS songs and summer is a study of, “The Fruits of the Spirit.” Sunday highlight our daily Bible themes. It will be a family-friendly school will conclude at 10:45. This will be an 8-week study service showcasing all of the fun we had learning when, with "regular" Sunday school resuming on August 11. “Life is wild, God is good.” I am needing teachers this summer. If everyone could commit to one Sunday, teaching one of the age groups, we CHILDCARE RESERVATIONS will be in great shape. I have the curriculum prepared and Childcare is available for church activities will be teaching the large group each week. This will be a and events. Requests must be made at least great opportunity for learning, growth, and fellowship for 72 hours in advance through our website. all of us and I do hope you will plan on being a part of Reservations are not needed for Sunday Summer Sunday school! Please email me if you can help mornings. this summer. - Courtney June 2019 | 11 With help from Adam Hamilton we will be exploring popular sayings that miss the point. They are simple phrases, such as, "God helps those who help themselves," "Love the sinner, hate the sin," and others. They sound Christian - like something you might find in the Bible. We’ve all heard these words. Maybe we’ve said them. They capture some element of truth, yet they miss the point in important ways. We will discover the whole truth by comparing common Christian clichés with wisdom found in scripture this summer. Our times will include video and discussion time. No outside reading or work will be required and you don’t have to attend Cathlene Higgins, all the sessions to participate. Youth Director We will meet Sundays, June 9 and 23, July 7 and 21, and August 4 in [email protected] the 4:12 rooms. Middle School students will meet from 4:00-5:30 pm 785-776-8821 and High School students will meet from 6:00-7:30 pm. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: ZIP LINING (MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY) @FUMCYouthMHK Friday, June 21, 4:00 pm, Wildwood Adventure Park Wildwood Adventure Park is UPCOMING EVENTS located at 375 Johnson Road. Please arrive there by 3:30 pm. The June 3-7 - Vacation Bible School Volunteers cost is $40.00 for the full course. June 9 - Bible Study You must RSVP to Cathlene and download and complete the Release June 21 - Zip Lining (Middle School Only) of Liability for Wildwood, available June 23 - Bible Study at: www.mhkadventures.com. July 7 - Bible Study Left: May 5 July 10-14 - Youth 2019 End of year youth party, July 17 - Middle School Extreme Bingo welcoming the new 7th grade July 20 - High School Locked & Pizza students. July 21 - Bible Study July 27 - Middle School Sky Zone & Pizza Right: May 12 July 31 - High School Extreme Bingo Confirmation Sunday WeeklySign up Sunday for our School text - 9:45-10:45 am, notifications and 4:12reminders Rooms today

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Bus Driver - Jay Davis Bus Driver - Doug Musick (785-776-9358, 785-317-0164) (785-564-6684, 785-383-2838) Fellowship Time - Saints & Sinners/Children’s Ministry Fellowship Time - United Methodist Men 8:35 Service Combined 10:30 Service Music - Praise Band, Youth Orchestra Music - Vacation Bible School Main Floor Ushers - Bill Cool, Dick McChesney Main Floor Ushers - Tom & Judi Boley, Mike Carlson, Adam McNabb, Mickey Ransom, Mark Stadtlander Jay Davis, Martin & Betsy Draper, John Fellers, Michael Balcony Ushers - Darren & Danae Rumford Fincham, Larry Fox, Chuck & Sue Rice, Dave Schafer, Bob Walsten 11:00 Service Balcony Ushers - Greg & Karla Girard, Ron & Nita Music - Tom Fish & Scott Schlender Pope Main Floor Ushers - Bev Fulton, Carole Harbers, Joe Knopp, John & Marlyn Walters, John White Balcony Ushers - Scott Johnson, Doug & Elaine Meloan, Bruce & Mindy Thierolf

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Bus Driver - Fred & Kathy Hasler Bus Driver - Dave Johnson (785-617-0079) (785-224-6569, 785-224-0883) Fellowship Time - Open Door Fellowship Time - Staff Parish 8:35 Service 8:35 Service Music - Praise Band Music - Praise Band Main Floor Ushers - Verle & Marie Amthauer, Main Floor Ushers - Jim Adams, Jerry & Betty Banaka, Keith & Maxine Jevons, Mark Queen Bob Sawyer, John Spangler, Dave Whitney Balcony Ushers - Nick & Mikki Minocha Balcony Ushers - Lance & Susan Saville 11:00 Service 11:00 Service Music - TBD Music - Combined Choir; Bell Choir Main Floor Ushers - Roger & Nancy Hammerschmidt, Main Floor Ushers - Steve Johannes, Phil & Carol Harry Manges, Jacob Richards Mattox, Jane Willich, John Young, David & Patti Zuck Balcony Ushers - David Allen Balcony Ushers - Mitchell Blaha, Ron Janasek, Dennis Rice

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Bus Driver - Bob Sawyer 11:00 Service (785-539-4217, 785-410-1652) Music - TBD Fellowship Time - Joymakers Main Floor Ushers - Karen Doering, Peggy Goe, 8:35 Service Sherri Hooper, Carol Keltner, Marilyn Ray, Sylvia Scott, Gayla Strohm Music - Praise Band Balcony Ushers - Dede Brokesh Main Floor Ushers - Don & Rosemary Boggs, Ray & Anita Fahrny, Russell & Konnie Still Balcony Ushers - Roger Staats June 2019 | 13 NONPROFIT ORG. First United Methodist Church U.S. POSTAGE Manhattan, Kansas PAID MANHATTAN, KS 612 Poyntz Avenue PERMIT NO. 46 Manhattan, KS 66502-6041 Pastors: Troy Bowers, Sarah Marsh, Melanie Nord, Chelsea Shrack Editor: Deanna Likes Return Service Requested