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U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h o f B u r l i n g t o n ( u m c b u r l i n g t o n . o r g )

“ S h a r i n g G o d ’ s L o v e w i t h C o f f e y C o u n t y a n d t h e W o r l d ”

I n s i d e t h i s i s s u e :

Mama’s Table 2

Getting to Know the

Thompson Family

3

Administrative Council

Minutes

4

Christian Education

"ews

5

"ew Members 6

May Volunteers 7

Prayer Concerns 9

M ay 2 0 1 0

Vo l u me 2 1 , I s s u e 5

By the time you read this, all four vision teams will have met for the first time. It’s been exhilarating to be part of this process! The teams that have met so far have done a phenomenal job of identifying ministries that the church is in-volved in and determining how each of those ministries helps move people along on their journey of discipleship. I’m excited for the second round of meetings, be-

ginning with Christian Education on May 3rd.

Some of the highlights for me so far include:

Each group has identified more than fifty different ministries that the church participates in, from worship services to God’s Storehouse to the Mexico Mission Trip to ushers and greeters for worship. There is truly at least one

way that every person can be involved in ministry.

While I have convened each of the meetings, from the outset this hasn’t been “my project”. The members of the church have taken responsibility for generating ideas and actions. I’m proud to be the pastor of a church where the members are ready and willing to step up and into leadership roles,

challenging themselves to move into God’s future!

The groups are not afraid of change. Of course none of us really like change. Anytime there is change, we grieve some for what is lost. But we all know that there are moments when change is necessary. The question becomes whether or not we have the courage to make the changes that God wants us to make. I think the people who have been involved do have that kind of

courage.

Another word about change – change will be coming for this church. I don’t just mean the change in pastor. We’ve been changing the whole four years I’ve been here – adding a service, upgrading the nursery, changing the order of

worship, and the way that we manage committees, are just some of them.

More change lies ahead. I hope that when the time comes to vote on the recommendations made by the Vision Teams and the Incubator Team that you will remember this. In Ecclesiastes we’re told that there is a season for everything. As a country, a world, and the church universal, we are in a season of change. I hope that Burlington UMC will continue to be a church that is unafraid of change, while

holding on to what is most essential from the past.

Volunteer Opportunities 10

Calendar 11

BUMC

O'LI'E Remember to ac-cess last week’s ser-mon, the church activ-ity calendar, and much more on the website:

umcburlington.org

P a g e 2 SHARI�G GOD’S LOVE

The Third Annual Mamma’s Table is coming soon—Friday, May 14th. Table hostesses include: Jane Douglass, Liz Caldwell, Barb Merry, Sue Rod-gers, Jenn Lowrey, Jennifer Anderson, Tara Glades, Pam Handley, Paula Ger-

man, Jane Griffith, Linda Cole, Patty Sanborn, Devanee and Roselle Williams, and Diana Freeman. If you haven’t reserved a ticket, please do so no later than May 8th from one of these hostesses or from the church

office.

This will be a wonderful evening of women’s fellowship. If you have any questions, please call organ-

izers Roselle Williams at 364-2246, or Diana Freeman at 364-2620, or contact the church office at 364-2181.

MAMA’S TABLE IS COMI�G SOO�!

DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKETS?

This section is devoted to sharing examples of our congregation acting

on our mission of “Sharing God’s Love with Coffey County and the World.”

If you want to recognize someone for sharing God’s love with you or others,

email the church office at lmasters@umcburlington.org for its possible inclu-

sion in the newsletter. The deadline for submitting newsletter information is

the twentieth of each month.

�EWS

By Virginia Pringle

The UMW met April 13th at 1:30 pm. We’ve been look-ing for a better day to meet,

and Tuesday may be the day.

We had a lesson on quotes about love from the Gospel of John. We discussed the read-ing list and reviewed March’s Response magazine which was full of children’s experiences world-wide. We closed with

the prayer calendar.

I attended the Five Rivers District meeting on April 17. Certificates of completion of programs were passed out. Col-lection taken was $417. We had many song sessions and a program of sign language. Prayer shawls and book bags were collected to be taken to

Assembly in St. Louis.

Have you noticed the newly painted stripes in our parking lots? Our

thanks goes to John Chanley for his much-appreciated work!

The Livingston Family extends their appreciation to those who have

provided food, care, and concern while Tracy recovers from her back injury.

The Madelyn Fitch Memorial Music Fund Task Force has been meeting to organize recommendations made to the Administrative Council regarding the money left to the church by Ms. Fitch. Members of this task force include Chair Judy Stukey, Roy Rodgers, Mary Holloway, Mark Pet-terson, Dave Wilkens, Ken Hall, Pastor David Livingston, and Glenda Jones. We appreciate the time these individuals have given to develop their

recommendations and report.

The bench at the front of the church is repaired! Thank you, Gene

Merry, for Sharing God’s Love by beautifying our entrance!

May registration dates at the church for Angelfood participation are: Sunday, May 2 at 11:30 am; Tuesday, May 4, 11 am-1 pm; Wednesday, May 5, 5-7 pm. Please note the Sunday registration is a week early due to

Mother’s Day. Pick-up will be at 9:30 am on Saturday, May 22.

For May menu items you may pick up a form in the church narthex or go to angelfoodministries.com. This program is not based on income or need and everyone is welcome to participate. If you are willing to learn to

register participants, please call Christi Norman, local director, at 364-8242.

May Angelfood Registration and

Distribution Dates Announced

GETTI�G TO K�OW OUR MEMBERS

Matt, �ancy, Meghan, and Courtney Thompson

P a g e 3 V o l u m e 2 1 , I s s u e 5

This is the fifth article in our new “Getting to Know our Members” section which shares information that some

of you may not have had time to learn about each other during our brief visits before and after worship.

If you would like to be contacted for a short visit to share information (hobbies, background information, church

memories, anything that would help others better know you), please call Susan Croll, Fellowship Chair, at 364-9233 to

schedule a time to meet. Articles will be published only with members’ permission. Susan may be contacting you!

If you want to see smiles that light up a room, spend some time with the Thompsons! They are a fun and loving family with a bright future ahead of

them. They are also K-State fans, so I have taken to them immediately.

Matt is originally from Camden Point, MO, but had a grandmother from Lyon County where he moved his junior year of high school. He met up with Nancy (Allen, KS) their senior year at Northern Heights. Matt also has another connection to our area…Torchy Duncan, a member of our church, is his aunt. After high school, Matt worked and Nancy attended Brown Mackie College in Salina to refine her business skills. In June of 1992, they were mar-ried in Emporia. Nancy worked as the secretary of First Methodist Church in Emporia, and Matt worked for Big Lakes in Manhattan. They then moved to Manhattan for 6 years and Nancy was the secretary for the Methodist church there. After a couple more moves that include Allen KS, Gardner KS, working in an architecture firm for Nancy, working at Lyon County Jail and Pottawato-mie County Sheriff’s Deputy for Matt, they have become people of many

trades and helpful to any community in which they reside.

Matt became interested in law enforcement with his work at the jail and with the sheriff, so he attended the Kansas Law Enforcement Academy in Yoder to receive his training to become a patrolman, and thankfully for us, in August of 2008, the Thompsons decided to make their home in Burlington. They bring with them two adorable girls, Meghan and Courtney, who are absolutely delightful and give the best hugs ever! Meghan, 11, the more structured of the two, enjoys softball and karate. Courtney, 7, more foot-loose and fancy free, enjoys bowling and visiting with her neighbor and friend Calvin Freeman. They both are actively involved in church and girl scouts; love to play at the park together, read books, roller skate, and keep their parents on their toes! They are wonder-

fully bright students at BES, and are looking forward to spending their years in the Burlington schools.

When not spending time with the girls or working, Matt and Nancy have to stop and think about what they like to do with their limited and precious free time. They enjoy Frisbee golf, but Coffey County has yet to add that to their recreation list. (Does Gene Merry need another project?) Nancy has been employed as the director of ac-counting at Flint Hills Community College in Emporia since 2000, so while she’s not commuting, she enjoys read-ing, watching movies, and walking/exercising. Her favorite activity though, is being with Meghan and Courtney. She also volunteers her time as treasurer of the Parent Support Group, teaches Sunday school, plays keyboard for the BUMC Praise Band, and is a part of the Incubator team. Matt‘s schedule is often the opposite of his family with his security work at American Eagle in Ottawa, so he treasures his time with them whenever he can get it. Otherwise, he enjoys working on the computer, target shooting, and finding extra time to catch up on sleep. Their home is also keeping him occupied with plenty of remodeling projects. Fortunately, Matt was trained at a young age by his father to be an excellent woodworker. For those of you wanting to hire him for unfinished projects at

your house, sorry, there is no time left in his schedule!

Thank you again, Thompsons, for giving us the opportunity to get to know you better. You are a delightful family,

and a true asset to our church and community!

Respectfully Submitted,

Susan Croll, Fellowship Chair

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ADMI�ISTRATIVE COU�CIL

MI�UTES FROM APRIL 11th MEETI�G The Burlington United Methodist Church Administrative Council meeting was called to order by Chm. Johnny Freeman on April 11, 2010 at 11:45 AM. The meeting opened with a prayer by Johnny. Those attending were: Johnny Freeman, Terry Bussard, Carie Collins, Jane Douglass, Gene Merry, Jenn Lowrey, Christi Norman, Sanna Alfers, Susan Croll, Larry Hauth, Judy Romary, Kim Bowers, Pastor David, Mary

Holloway, Luella Masters, and Judy Stukey. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

Committee Reports given were:

Trustees: Terry Bussard reported a new furnace had been installed in basement of the church and a new air conditioner installed in the parsonage. Other items were in discussion stages. People to mow the church yard

will be needed for the summer.

Finance: Carie Collins reported the giving was showing a gain by $2,632.

Foundation: Gene Merry reported the interest from the foundation was being reinvested along with some of the money market funds to try to get the assets back to the $500,000.mark. We are gaining but not quite there

yet.

Youth: Jenn reported the number of youth attending institute was not exactly know yet. Other programs are

going well.

Membership: Christi Norman reported new members outnumbered the deaths and the membership count

stands at 506.

Christian Ed: Sanna and Larry reported the Prayer Partners went well and our small groups currently

meeting within the membership is the most in ten years. Sanna continues to work on summer camp enrollees.

'urture and Membership: Judy Romary reported they had sent our college students $20 gift cards to help

with their expenses at this time of year.

Missions: Kim Bowers had nothing current to report.

Worship: Mary Holloway reported the all church survey can be completed on line. The committee has ordered gifts for both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. They are also asking for participants for summer

music.

Madalyn Fitch Music Task Force: Judy Stukey gave a report from the task force and asked the council to approve the report so it can be taken to a church conference. A copy of the complete report is attached to these minutes. After discussion, Gene Merry made a motion to accept the Fitch Music Task Force Committee report and forward to a church conference for operating procedures including maintenance and training, holding out committee structure until after the Vision Committee recommendation. Jane Douglass seconded

and the motion carried.

Incubator Update: Pastor David reported the committees are starting to meet and encouraged everyone to

get on one of the committees.

President Johnny asked the group to consider the funding for the Mexico mission trip. After much discussion, Kim Bowers moved to fund $10,000 towards the Operacion Hogar Mission trip with the money to

come from the memorial funds. Gene Merry seconded and the motion carried.

An open discussion was help of having the incubator team’s recommendations by the end of summer.

Chairman Johnny closed the meeting with prayer at 1:15 PM.

Minutes submitted by Judith Stukey, Secretary.

P a g e 5 V o l u m e 2 1 , I s s u e 5

CHRISTIA� EDUCATIO� �EWS

FROM DIRECTOR SA��A ALFERS This school year is quickly coming to an end and summer plans are on the way. The last day of regular Sunday school will be on May 23rd. We will have a teacher appreciation time at church on that day. We want to thank all the Sunday school teachers and children’s church helpers for their help in making this a successful

year. Your help is greatly appreciated! Thank you all!

We are planning on having one room Sunday school in the summer time starting on June 6th. We will be going into space by using the Galactic

Blast VBS material. It will be a cosmic adventure praising God! Through daily missions, the children will see space like never before and gain a new perspective on our planet Earth. Keeping it clean is such an important concept, so we will even learn some easy "green" earth tips they can practice at home. It

will be great! I hope you will join us!

If you would like to help with summer Sunday school let Sanna know! We will not have Sunday school on the major holidays of the summer – May

30th (Memorial Day), July 4th, and Sept. 5th (Labor Day).

Vacation Bible school will be July 11-15th from 6-8 pm. It will be great again this year. We will be traveling to Egypt. The theme for VBS this year is Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace. It is a con-

tinuation of the Holy Land Adventure VBS that we have grown to love!

The children will get to experience life in Egypt and make the story of Joseph come to life in their very own eyes. The children will take part in pyramid games, shop at the market place, and go along Joseph’s journey each day. If you would like to help, please let Sanna know. There will be a VBS potluck on Monday, May 24th at 6:00pm. It will be a VBS training

also, so please mark it on your calendar.

The B.I.G. Club will have a potluck picnic in May 19th. We will walk to Kelley Park and grill hotdogs and hamburgers. We will eat around 5:00 so we hope you will come. We are celebrating a fun year of after

school activities. Come and join us!

Last, we are collecting money in Sunday school for the Project Heifer. We are saving money to buy animals to be given to families all over the world. We are starting by collecting money to buy a flock of chicks. It is only $20 and will provide life-sustaining eggs to people who desperately need them. The chil-dren will be able to decide what we want to collect next. The gifts vary from $20 chicks and geese to $60 bunnies to $120 sheep to $500 heifers. Parents, help the students collect money for this worthwhile cause. We have almost met our first

goal!

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your

support of BUMC Christian education!

Sanna Alfers

Christian Education Director

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WELCOME �EW MEMBERS

2009-2010

Confirmation

Class Pictured L to R:

Instructor-Pastor

David, Raini Glades,

McKinnon Burns,

Tyler Burrell, Makalia

Palmer, Deana Pear-

son, Alexandra Fied-

ler, Instructors Bev

Yokum and Kay Scott.

Six youth participated in confirmation class which culminated with their joining BUMC on April 11 at 10:30 service. The students are: Tyler Burrell, McKinnon Burns, Alexandra Fiedler, Raini Glades, Makalia Palmer, and Deana Pearson. “The students were particularly faithful in Wednesday night atten-dance and the enthusiastic discussions led to lots of insights and learning,” In-structor Kay Scott commented. “These youth took the responsibility of claiming the name ‘Christian’ for themselves and the church enjoyed celebrating with them by sharing cake and punch in Fellowship Hall.” Instructor Bev Yokum explained that the youth created felt stoles, adding a handmade symbol each week to coincide with the lesson theme. On Confirmation Sunday the youth were presented with their stole and a new Bible. Instructors Kay Scott, Bev Yokum, and Pastor David met with the group weekly and participated in two retreats. The most recent was held at Jones Cabin April 16-17. “A special thanks goes to Lane Jones for the extra time he spent in preparing the cabin for our retreat. It is always fun and adventuresome to stay there,” Kay said. The fall retreat included chili and pie baking at the Scott's. It was combined with helping serve the Turkey-Ham Dinner. Another part of their confirmation experience was meeting with mentors throughout the confirmation process. “All the instructors want to thank the mentors and par-ents who helped support the youth by sharing their faith journey,” Kay added.

On April 25, Justin and Jenn Lowrey joined the BUMC family, and their one-year-old daughter Briar was baptized. Justin transferred his membership from the Wamego Methodist Church. Jenn transferred from

Parkfiew Mennonite Brethren.

Jenn serves as our Youth Director and Justin is an engineer

at Wolf Creek.

Graduates

to be

Recognized

High School seniors will be recognized and receive Bibles during

worship service May 9.

Graduating BUMC seniors include Korinn Card, Heather Eddings, Drew Hall, Bryan Harkrader, Colin Jones, and Matthew Simmons. Because our list may be incomplete and we do not want to leave anyone out, please call Luella at 364-2181 if you have addi-tional high school gradu-ate names to be recog-

nized at worship.

Congratulations also go to those celebrating eighth grade promotion. This includes Brecken Brown, Savannah Law-son, Samantha Lawson,

and Dallas Moore.

�AMETAGS

ARE I�

STYLE

Please remember to wear your nametag to wor-ship service to accommo-date new members and

visitors.

If you need a new nametag, please let the of-fice know and a new one

will be made for you.

P a g e 7 V o l u m e 1 , I s s u e 1 MAY WORSHIP VOLU�TEERS

May 2

8:15 Service Video: Lanny Ratzlaff/ Brad Smith Scripture: Jane Griffith

10:30 Service Video: Harold Stubby Scripture: Jane Douglass Ushers: Bill Winter, Vince & Laura Brown Acolytes: Haley Burgio, Mackenzie Palmer Child. Church: None Nursery: Whitney Croll Hospitality: Brian & Lori Rand

Evening Service Video: Whitney Croll Ushers: Darla Jones, Bill Winter, Bev Yo- kum Scripture: Bev Yokum Nursery: Sanna Alfers, Kendra Masters Young Child. Church: None Older Child. Church: None

Meal: Caldwell/Griffith/Walrod/German

May 9

8:15 Service Video: Lanny Ratzlaff/ Brad Smith Scripture: Bev Yokum

10:30 Service Video: Makalia Palmer Scripture: Laura Brown Ushers: Bill Winter, Vince & Laura Brown Acolytes: Kaitlyn, Isaac Caldwell Child. Church: Sanna Alfers Nursery: Makayla Cole Hospitality: To Be Announced

Evening Service Video: Rhian Jones Ushers: Christi Norman, Bob & Sally Trendel Scripture: Steve Trendel Nursery: Jill Rodgers, Maryn Lee Young Child. Church: Linda Cole Older Child. Church: Darla Jones

Meal: None (Mother’s Day)

May 16

8:15 Service Video: Lanny Ratzlaff/ Brad Smith Scripture: Bernice Sucec

10:30 Service Video: Liz Caldwell Scripture: Bob Culbertson Ushers: Bill Winter, Vince & Laura Brown Acolytes: Zoe Caldwell, Christina Frye Child. Church: Michelle Henricks Nursery: Sarah Pearson Hospitality: Brandon & Monique Hart

Evening Service Video: Deana Pearson Ushers: Judy Romary, Helene Hall, Becky Reeves Scripture: Helene Hall Nursery: Judy Romary, Whitney Croll Young Child. Church: Christi Norman Older Child. Church: Diane Lyon

Meal: Bruce/Bahr/Collins

May 23

8:15 Service Video: Lanny Ratzlaff/ Brad Smith Scripture: Sandy Paxson

10:30 Service Video: Jay Atkin Scripture: Bill Scott Ushers: Bill Winter, Vince & Laura Brown Acolytes: Owen Jones, Sam Hage man Child. Church: Kathy Gales Nursery: Rhian Jones Hospitality: Larry & Kathy Gales

Evening Service Video: Macayla Cole Ushers: Ron Pearson Family Scripture: Monique Hart Nursery: John, Libby Chanley Young Child. Church: Lisa Torrez Older Child. Church: Nancy Thompson

Meal: Christi Norman

May 30

8:15 Service Video: Lanny Ratzlaff/ Brad Smith Scripture: Bev Yokum

10:30 Service Video: Harold Stubby Scripture: Susan Atkin Ushers: Bill Winter, Vince & Laura Brown Acolytes: Izzy & Jara Thorp Child. Church: Dianne Barrett Nursery: Whitney Croll Hospitality: Larry & Laura Hauth

Evening Service Video: Rhian Jones Ushers: Diane Lyon, John & Libby Chanley Scripture: Kim Bowers Nursery: Stacy Buckridge, Kendra Masters Young Child. Church: Linda Cole Older Child. Church: Darla Jones

Meal: To Be Announced

P a g e 8 SPECIAL CHURCH CO�FERE�CE

A��OU�CED

Rev. Dennis Ackerman, our current District Superintendent, has approved a special Church Conference to be held Sunday May 23 at 11:45 a.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to take action on the Madelyn Fitch Music Task Force proposal for use of the Madelyn Fitch portion of the Duane Fitch Estate and to ap-prove candidates for Lay Speaker. A Lay Speaker is a volunteer who feels called to and is trained for preach-ing occasionally in the pulpit. The proposal for administration of the Madelyn Fitch Music Fund is printed below and also available in the church office.

REPORT OF THE MADELY' FITCH MEMORIAL MUSIC FU'D TASK FORCE

TO THE ADMI'ISTRATIVE COU'CIL OF BURLI'GTO' UMC

The following report represents the bulk of investigations, discussions and actions recommended from this task force. Judy

Stukey was selected as the Chairperson. The Task Force met four times and arrived at the following recommendations:

1. Monies specifically left to the church to establish the Madelyn Fitch Music Fund should remain intact as a separate line item of the portfolio of Burlington UMC. Interest earned should be placed in an account available to carry on the developing programs, neces-

sary minor repairs, general maintenance and minor purchases.

Task Force recommends— $105,000 be placed in CDs (principle)

Balance of Memorial + accrued interest placed in available account for immediate or near future disbursement

Use of principle may happen only with approval of Church Conference.

2. The Burlington UMC establish an ongoing committee specifically to make recommendations concerning the use of the Madelyn

Fitch Memorial Funds. A minimum three member committee be established built on three year staggered terms for continuity.

Duties or activities of this committee could possibly include the following:

A. Establish maintenance schedules for musical instruments and do follow-up on suggested changes or additions to heighten

their use and useful life.

B. Develop a continuing education program for music staff.

C. Develop programs to improve or correct deficiencies in our music services. i.e., Substitute organist, Pianist, Sound Sys-

tem Specialist, etc.

D. Develop a program to support financially, persons of our church wishing to develop or expand their musical talents.

E. Expand and improve music library.

F. To carry out the administrative duties assigned by the Church Council after adoption of recommendations.

3. There are three areas of concern needing addressed immediately.

A. The status of the Chancel Organ was questioned immediately at the first Task Force meeting. The group felt we needed to know the condition of the organ and whether a large amount of money would be needed to bring it back into proper condition. The Reuter Organ Company was contacted and asked to make an inspection. The following is a portion of their oral report to Chairman Judy. “There is some warping of pipes caused by an inferior metal used in the construction of the pipes. This will not affect the sound and we do not need to replace any pipes. Other parts (like the leathers) are in reasonable shape and may need to be replaced in 3-7 years at a cost of about $1000. Reuters have the complete file of everything that has ever been done to the organ except tuning. We find the organ in fairly good shape. By accepting an oral report, there will be no charge for this inspection.” The Task Force recom-

mends only a general maintenance for now.

B. The Task Force recommends an Acoustics Engineer be hired to check the acoustics of our sanctuary particularly since all musical performances come from the front of the church. Our Trustees had checked out certain problems associated with the choir

loft recently.

C. The piano in the basement is moved on a regular basis. Each time this type of instrument is moved, it should be retuned. To help alleviate this problem and make it more easily moved without affecting the tuning, the Task Force recommends the purchase

of a carrier platform to be put under the basement piano immediately with available funds.

Several other areas of music worship and performance were discussed but not acted on by this Task Force. Some of these were the reestablishing of a bell choir, more emphasis on youth choirs, further research as to arrangement at front of church, and de-

velopment of a choir practice room (rehearsal room) plus several inquiries of other matters.

The Task Force submits this report and feels it has completed the task assigned. Members of Task Force: Chair Judy Stukey, Roy

Rodgers, Mary Holloway, Mark Petterson, Dave Wilkens, Ken Hall, Pastor David Livingston, Glenda Jones.

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Prayer is an important ministry of our church. Prayers have been requested for the following

friends and family members. Please let the office know if changes or updates are needed by calling 364-2181

or emailing lmasters@umcburlington.org. To keep our list updated, we will remove names after 30 days

unless notified. Thank you for your help with this important ministry!

P a g e 9 CHURCH FAMILY

PRAYER CO�CER�S

Please pray for:

Mike Armstrong, brother of Toni Allen, cancer Brooklyn Barrett. daughter of Matt & Nikki Barrett Kim & Patrick Bentrott, Haiti missionary friends of Amanda Westphal Walt Carter, father of Mike Anderson, thyroid cancer Carol Caldwell, recovering from stroke Sybil Converse, daughter of Ralph Barrett, cancer Andree Couture, mother of Helene Hall, stroke re habilitation Jacob Crandall, friend of Masters Family, brain tumor Tom Crawford, cousin of Toni Allen, lung cancer Owen Daniels, son of Lisa Thayer, car accident Patrick DeSchaine, heart transplant rejection Dorothy DeVille, cancer Jean Evans, leukemia Glen Farmer, uncle of Roy Rodgers, cancer Ruth Forbes, health concerns Richard Freeman, father of Johnny Freeman, cancer Leona Gaultney, sister of Alice Chambers, cancer Dr.Geoff Gottschalk, friend of Rick Smith, brain cancer Cecil Hardrick, brother of Jewel Anderson Harlan Hughes, son of James & Audra Hughes Emma Hunter, gall bladder surgery Paula Hurt, pancreatic cancer Bill Jernigan, father of Laura Hauth Beverly Kleinsorge, neighbor of Laura Brown Debra Lewis, daughter-in-law of Larry Lewis & Ceil Lewis, cancer Bob Mason, friend of Judy Romary, cancer Linda Smith-Mattox, daughter of Merle Smith John Mercer, brother-in-law of Laura Brown, brain tumors Steve Orr, father of Tracy Livingston, pancreatic cancer Kaleb Osmundson, grandson of Judy Romary Shaun & Cassandra Phillips, deployment Floyd Rodgers, cousin of Roy Rodgers, infection

Elaine Sowder Sutton Spence, great-nephew of Karla Daniels Erma Steele, health concerns Marilyn Storrer, chemo/radiation treatment Dr. Niles Stout, father of Carol Culbertson Luella Stucky, mother of Geneva Bussard, in hos- pice care Pat Stukey, son of Philip and Judy Stukey Ida Terry, mother of Luella Masters, leukemia Michael Torrez, son of Lisa Torrez, seizures Morris Wilson, father of Karen Reeves Kathy Yant, cancer

Military Personnel & Families

Five River District Weekly Prayer Requests: May 2 Baldwin First May 9 Yates Center May 16 Lawrence Centenary-Linwood May 23 Ottawa Union Chapel—Princeton

May 30 Williamsburg

PRAYER BLA'KETS

Prayer blankets are available for those experi-encing difficult times. To sponsor a blanket (by paying for the fabric) or to designate a blanket (for a specific individual), please call the church office at 364-2181 or

email Luella at lmasters@umcburlington.org.

Prayer blankets are placed in the narthex where people may stop for a moment to tie a knot and say a prayer. Designated blankets are labeled with the person needing prayer’s name and sometimes their prayer re-quest. Some blankets are present in the narthex, undes-ignated for specific individuals, which are then taken to

someone in need as that need arises.

The church’s emblem is embroidered on the blanket along with an iron-on encouraging note and Scripture. Please remember to tie a knot and say a

prayer in the narthex with the prayer blankets!

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Men’s Softball

Team Forming

VOLU�TEER OPPORTU�ITIES

Want to Get Involved?

Groceries: God’s Storehouse is especially in need of these food items: pasta sauce, canned pasta, macaroni and cheese, and canned meats (except for tuna). God’s Storehouse is open weekdays 9 to noon and Tuesday evenings 5-7. You may also leave your donation in the box just outside the church office

door.

Lawn Mowing: The church lawn mowing schedule needs volunteers throughout the summer to mow and trim the lawn. Volunteers are welcome to use the church’s riding lawn mower. Instructions are available if you would like them. A schedule is posted on the narthex bulletin board or you may con-

tact the church office at 364-2181 to volunteer.

Adult Sponsors for Youth Group: Volunteers (who are not parents of youth group members) are needed to be a part of a rotation to attend the youth’s 6:30 Sunday evening meetings. Volunteers would support the ministry with their presence. If you are interested or have questions, please contact

Jenn Lowrey, Youth Director, at 785-341-1285.

BIG Club Volunteers: The Wednesday after-school program is in need of more volunteers for May, before school ends. This growing ministry to ele-mentary aged children features learning activities, recreation, refreshments, and music. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Christian Ed.

Director Sanna Alfers at 364-1354.

Summer Special Music: The Worship Committee is scheduling spe-cial music for 10:30 services throughout the summer while the chancel choir is on summer break. Please contact Bob Culbertson at 346-2522 or Mary Hollo-way at 364-5618 if you are willing to share your musical talent one Sunday

this summer!

Mission Trips: Interested in the annual Operacion Hogar mission, build-ing homes in Mexico? Please contact Lanny Ratzlaff at 364-2724 if you are

interested or want more information.

Interested in a mission trip to Haiti as a disaster response worker or to offer

medical expertise? Please contact the church office to let us know!

Relay for Life: The church has a Relay for Life Team participating in the Coffey County June 11-12 event. Lisa Torrez has the information and reg-

istration forms if you are interested. Please call Lisa at 364-6141.

Vacation Bible School: Our annual VBS is set for July 11-15. For more information please see the related article in this newsletter on page 5. If

you can help, please contact Sanna Alfers at 364-1354.

Hospitality: The Fellowship Committee is looking for more volunteers to fill spots remaining in the “coffee and cookies schedule” for refreshments served following 10:30 services. If you are willing to help in this way or to

serve an additional time this year, please contact Susan Croll at 346-8410.

A men’s slow pitch soft-ball team is forming to play in the Wednesday evening

recreation league.

If you are interested in participating, please sign up on the registration sheet on the narthex bulletin board or call the church office at

364-2181.

Join the fun and PLAY

BALL!

Men’s and

Women’s Small

Groups Meet

Monthly

Join the women’s group studying the book “Extraordinary Women of the Bible” on the second

Thursday of each month.

This group meets at 7 pm and enjoys discussing the book along with the fellowship of being to-gether. Helene Hall is the

facilitator of this group.

A men’s group meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 pm. They are

studying a book, too.

Eric Cole is the organ-izer of the men’s group. If you have questions about either of these groups, please call the church of-

fice at 364-2181.

In the printed version of the newsletter,

this page has a calendar listing

activities and members’ birthdays and anniversaries.

For an on-line, up-to-date calendar of

church activities,

please see the “calendar” page of this website.

207 South 6th Street

Burlington, KS 66839

620-364-2181

Web: umcburlington.org

Pastor: dlivingston@umcburlington.org

Office: lmasters@umcburlington.org

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METHODIST CHURCH

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Mark your calendar for the

Sunday, June 13

following 10:30 service

Lunch will be served on the church lawn.

Please bring a side dish to share.

Meat, drinks, dessert, and tableware will be provided.

Memory Book Gift: Please pick up a blank page in the narthex to help make a memory book.

You may include pictures, a letter...any type of memory or message on your page...You could

paste a card on your page. Bring your finished page back to the church office, and these will

be combined to form a farewell memory book for the Livingston family.

A money tree will be set up in the narthex beginning May 30th

for those wishing to provide a monetary gift.

Activities are being coordinated by the Fellowship and SPRC Committees.