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GOSPEL NEWS
The Newsletter for the St. Charles United Methodist and
Dover Community Churches
September 2017
Pastor: Rev. Heather E. Klason
Church Office: 824 Church Avenue, St. Charles, MN
Telephone: 507-932-4966 (O), 507-932-4931 (H), 320-290-7460 (Pastor’s cell)
Email: Church: [email protected] Pastor: [email protected]
Website: http://www.scdmethodist.com
Summer Joint Worship 9:00 am at Dover Community Church
Encounter the Spirit—Live Expectantly
Annual conference is a time when Minnesotans all over the state, clergy and laity, come together
to look at OUR church. By church, I mean churches all over the Minnesota conference. We
revisit our shared vision of these gospel imperatives:
The Great Commandment, Grow in love of God and neighbor
Matthew 22:37-40
The Great Commission, Reach new people
Matthew 28:19-20
The Great Proclamation, Heal a broken world
Luke 4:16-21
The conference slogan was “Encounter the Spirit—Live Expectantly” as the new church in the book of Acts lived. Conference is organized to provide our churches with reports, teaching sessions, legislation, and of course worship.
Reports this year shared good news—new church starts, new ways to worship, new people, new answered calls to ministry and mission. Churches, ministries, and missions that are “Encountering the Spirit and Living Expectantly” in our conference were recognized and awards were given. We are a church with a great heart for mission. Despite the good news, we are also the #1 conference in decline. That remains an important focus of clergy, staff, and laity. What we need to do as a church to grow continues to be an imperative. Growth strategies that were successful were shared as were ideas for growth. Also included in this discussion was what hasn’t worked well for growth.
The teaching part of the conference was led by Junius Dotson, general secretary of Discipleship Ministries. He taught on that devilish E word...EVANGELISM, the “how and “why”. He reminded us we need to know our WHY. When we know our WHY, our WHAT we do will be clear. We will be walking toward purpose, and be more impactful. The first church expected the Holy Spirit, we need to live expectantly so we can encounter the Spirit also.
Legislation this year was routine budget and business. All adopted, not a lot of heated discussion on any legislation.
Worship is probably the best part of conference. We opened with worship led by Bishop Ough. This year we had our worship service in the same place we had our meals and our sessions...a new way to worship. The second day we hear Bishop’s Episcopal address during worship. Some of his address reminded us that the first church had no celebrity, no wealth, no power, and maybe not the best and brightest. In the evening we have Celebration of Life Ministry. This includes memorials for those who have died, recognition of retirees, and ordination and commissioning. It’s such a moving service and we certainly feel the Holy Spirit during this service. The last day we open again with worship. This time a conference preacher preaches. At the close of conference we have our last worship service. We are sent out to encounter the spirit and live expectantly!
Peggy Carlson
1From the Pulpit – Season of Creation
September 3 – Forest Sunday
Acts 17:22–28
The Holy Spirit led Paul to share Jesus’ message with others. While travelling in Greece, Paul proclaims God as creator of the world and everything in it. Paul references the creation story in Genesis 1 to remind us of our connection to God through all God’s creation. We can specifically think about the forests and trees that give us breath. Emphasizing that connection between God and all of nature, Paul explains that it’s through God “we live and move and have our being.”
This week, reflect on all of the ways you interact with God’s creation in your everyday life. Pay atten-tion to the simplest of interactions at home, work, or school – from the air you breathe, to the trees outside your window, to the food you eat. At each moment of recognition, say a short prayer of gratitude.
September 10 – Land Sunday Psalm 139:7–12
The writer of Psalm 139 declares that there is nowhere we can go to hide from God. God is with us at all times, in all places. One of the ways we are connected to God is through the land. The writer uses the landscape to explain God’s presence with us – above the land, below it, across the sea. Again, we are reminded how important our relationship with all creation is to our relationship with God. It’s a way to experience God’s presence, but also a way to break or do harm to our relationship with God. In how we treat the land around us, what messages are we sending God?
This week, listen to or read the news, paying special attention to stories that talk about land. For example, development, disputes, conservation, displacement, or issues related to borders, and cultural or national identity. Spend time praying for those who are caught in the middle of these news stories.
September 17 – Wilderness/Outback Sunday Romans 8:18–27
We’ve all experienced wilderness in our lives. Either a literal image, an experience in a physical place, or a spiritual experience where we feel separated from God. In Romans, Paul points to the Holy Spirit as our connection with God when we are in these wilderness places. The challenge for us today is to find union with God in both physical and spiritual experiences of wilderness – by caring for creation and caring for our spiritual lives. How might we let the wilderness renew us and deepen our connection with God?
This week, look at pictures of the wilderness or outback. Search online, at your local library, or pull out a photo album from a recent trip. Where do you see God in these places? Write your response in your journal.
In St Charles we will worship downstairs and dedicate the new space with the improvements
September 24 – River Sunday Revelation 22:1–5
Healing and renewal are the themes of this week’s focus scripture; these flow from God’s healing spirit and the river of life. Water is vital to sustaining life – all of creation depends on it. In John’s vision, the water of life quenches thirst, the tree of life provides nourishment, and its leaves heal the nations. This might sound contrary to the stories of pollution, hunger, and war that we see in the world. God’s examples of healing and renewal inspire us to be agents of hope and change today.
This week, visit a river, stream, or another waterway. Imagine God’s waters of healing and renewal
flowing over you and the places in creation that are hurting.
New
Sunday Schedule
Beginning September 3,2017
8:30 am Worship at St. Charles UMC
9:30 am Sunday School at SCUMC beginning Sept. 10
10:00 am Worship at Dover CC
10:15 am Sunday School at Dover CC beginning Sept. 10
Save the date
and save your
holiday treasures
for the
St. Charles UMW
Fall Event
November 4, 2017
St. Charles UMC Administrative Board Meeting
August 9, 2017
Members present: Allan Fagan, Teri and Jon Arnold, Troy Henry, Dianna Pulley, Sue Stefanich, Pastor Heather. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Allan Fagan. Finance:
Profit and Loss reports for January through June 2017 were distributed. The total budgeted for the year is $84,395.06 Total income $46,009.25
Used thus far.36,405.89 expenses 42,519.60 Remaining funds $47,989.17 net income $ 3,489.65
This does not include flooring costs. Apportionments are not fully paid. Sue distributed the monthly giving comparison. With 33 giving units over $100, the giving for Jan. – June 2017 is $37,315.00. After discussion, it was decided that envelopes with options for giving ( 1 Turkey Dinner) or ( 2 General fund)
will be sent USPS to all with the September newsletter. Trustees:
Jon has tiled the closet floors. Thank you Jon. The new flooring is finished except for the edging which is backordered. The weed trimmer is replaced. The parsonage floor flooded during the recent rain. Several people worked to repair the damage. Thanks
again. The snow blower is being replaced. Church cleaning day for St. Charles UMC is Saturday August 12, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Education: Jon plans to have a meeting of parents and concerned people on August 16 or August 21.
UMW SC/D UMW will host the District Mini-Mission on August 16 The SC/D UMW Fall Event is being planned for November 4, 2017
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Dianna Pulley
St. Charles/Dover UMC Joint Administrative Council Minutes
August 9, 2017
Members Present: Troy Henry, Allan Fagan, Dianna Pulley, Sue Stefanich, Casey Flury, Geri Ihrke, Jenny Mitchell, Jon and Teri Arnold, Pastor Heather.
Pastor Heather led a meditation and prayer.
Pastor Heather distributed a Ministry MAP.
Members met in groups of their church members to try the Ministry Map process.
The joint mission projects were discussed.
It was decided that the parish would do two mission projects each year beginning in the Spring of 2018.
Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Dianna Pulley
St. Charles/Dover United Methodist Women Meeting
August 2, 2017
Members Present: Dianna Pulley, Joan Hoff, Gail Keller,
Myra McKay, Linda Ferguson, Pastor Heather, Jan Behrens,
Sue Stefanich, Teri Arnold and , Carol Mueske
Lesson: The women who follow Jesus. Given by Dianna Pulley
Dessert provided by Teri Arnold
Meeting called to order at 1:30. Minutes reviewed and approved,
Treasure report
Old business:
Aug 10 our church serves kids lunch. Myra, Linda and a volunteer from Dover will make unfrosted cup-cakes. Volunteers will decorate that morning.
August 16th SCUMC will host River Valley District Mini Mission. Expect about 50 registrations plus 10 walk-ins. Need about 8 tables set up. Gail will decorate. Teri and Joan will be at Registration/money table. Fee is $10 per person. Sharon Anderson will provide music. We will need 3 people to take up offering: Teri +2. Need someone at the Lift/elevator. Jon Arnold and one other person for curbside help. Menu will include Punch/nuts/mints by Sue. Turkey supreme made by Alice, Sue and Dianna. Tossed Salad, vegetables, buns, pickles., lemonade, milk, coffee, water. Dianna will get groceries. Apple Crisp made by Teri, Gail, Myra and Carol in 9x12 pans. Meal served by Gail, My-
ra. Clean up crew to be determined.
Thank you to the Nielson family for Wheel Chair at our front entrance.
New Business:
Cleaning day Saturday, Aug. 12 at the church.
Coming up:
Fall Bizarre: Nov. 4, 2017 Ladies Day out. We asked, is it worth it and reviewed income/expense. We decided it was and will plan to do again this year.
We need to plan a time or way to honor Sharon Anderson for her years providing music. We discuss nominating her for Amazing Women.
May Breakfast: need ideas for entertainment.
Sept. 16th is the district annual Fall UMW gathering/retreat 8:45-3 pm in Rochester at Evangelical Meth-odist Church.
Next meeting Sept. 6th at 1 pm. Linda will be Host. Teri will provide lesson.
Meeting adjourned at 2:30 PM. Carol Mueske Secretary
Congratulations to these members
who exhibited at the Fairs:
Riley Ferden
Tanner Pulley Teigen Henry
Andrew Boelter Grace Boelter
Will Boelter Addrianna EllsAworth
Lynlee Boelter
Anna Ferden
Each month our church delivers “Meals on Wheels” to seniors and others who are homebound.
Thank you to Lee and Peggy Carlson for taking charge of this mission.
If you would like help others by delivering meals, please call the Carlsons at (932-4016)
St. Charles
United Methodist Church
Annual Turkey Supper
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
4:30-7:00 P.M.
Menu
Turkey, Dressing Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Carrots, Cranberry Salad, Apple or Pumpkin Pie, Roll/Butter Coffee or Milk
Price
$12 Adults $6 6 and under
Options
Dine In or Take Out (At door or call ahead (507-932-4966)
Co-Chairs Peggy Dabelstein
Allan Fagan
Marion Decker
Marcie Dabelstein
Publicity
Advertising: Allan Fagan
Poster: Rory Ellsworth
Greeters Pastor Heather Klason
Alice Dabelstein
Hostess/Seaters Teri Arnold
Cheryl Hinckley
Table Setting *Gail Keller
Barb Traxler
Irene Van Norman
Pastor Heather Klason
Ticket Sales Gail Keller
Barb Traxler
Joan Hoff (back door)
David Hinckley
Potatoes *Dianna Pulley
Lee Carlson
Cranberry Salad *Alice Dabelstein
Roy Holst
Dianna Pulley
Dressing *Janel Pearson
Gravy
*Sue Stefanich
Deb Fagan
Carrots
Dianna Pulley
Helen Tollefson
Rolls, Butter, Pour Milk Deb Reetz
Norma Stephens
Coffee Makers Teri Arnold
Jon Arnold
Coffee Servers *Jon Arnold
David Hinckley
Mark Roubinek
Tony Anderson
Willis Van Norman
Jason Koeppel
Food Servers
*Peggy Carlson
Stacey and Sage Snitker
Rory Ellsworth
Karin & Anna Ferden
Sunshine Pederson
Wait & Re-Set Tables Michelle Anderson & Eva
Abbie & Eva Disbrow
Addrianna Pederson
Jill Hutsell & Lilly
Holly Koeppel & Brynna
Teigen Henry
Jill and Kaylee Butson
Confirmation students
Dinners to Go *Marcie Dabelstein
Rick Dabelstein
Colter Dabelstein
Mary Tostenson
Troy Henry
Teri Henry
Kendra Henry
Riley Ferden
Clean Up 6:45 pm
*Allan Fagan
Doug & Riley Ferden
Jared Butson
Ken Decker
Lee Carlson
Noah Disbrow
Shawn Ryan
Steve Pearson
Sue Stefanich
David Pederson
Pickle Donation Dianna Pulley
Marcie Dabelstein
Milk (3 gallons each) Jared & Jill Butson
Don & Patti Zingler
Coffee donation Jon Arnold
Butter Donation (4 lbs) *Allan Fagan
Brett Decker
Cheryl Hinkley
Pastor Heather
Pie Cutter
*Marion Decker
Barb Traxler
Carol Mueske
Myra McKay
Please Note: Turkey Prep
will be done at the church
on Saturday, September
23 starting at 9 am. If you
are unable to come or can
only come later please
contact Al Fagan
Turkey Prep/Cutters *Allan Fagan
Deb Fagan
Dianna Pulley
Gary Klason
Jon Arnold
Kendra Henry
Lee Carlson
Marcie Dabelstein
Marion Decker
Roy Holst
Pat Stevens
Peggy Dabelstein
Rick Dabelstein
Mark Arnold
Apple or Pumpkin Pies
(2 pies each) *Barb Traxler*
Alice Dabelstein
Deb Reetz
Debbie Fagan
Gail Keller
Irene Van Norman
Janel Pearson
Jill Hutsell
Joan Hoff
Kathy Evans
Karin Ferden
*Marion Decker*
Christine Abel
Leola Hinckley
Linda Ferguson
Lindsay Ryan
Marion Evenson
Marilyn Christie
Mary Tostenson
Michelle Anderson
Myra McKay
Norma Stephens
Peggy Dabelstein
Rory Ellsworth
*Carol Mueske*
Shirley Johnson
Stacy Snitker
Sunshine Ellsworth-Pedersen
Sue Stefanich
Teri Arnold
Nancy Arnold
Teri Henry
Pastor Heather Klason
Peggy Carlson
Penny Ryan
If you want to purchase
pies, please contact Peggy
Dabelstein at 507-254-2014
by September 21st. Cost is
$8.00 per pie for a total of
$16.00.
If you have any questions ,
Please call Marion Decker
(507-932-3497) or Peggy
Dabelstein (507-254-2014)
Annual Turkey Supper
Please contact one of the star red names on your list if you cannot work or donate.
Please have your food donation to the church by 2:00 pm.
Workers, please park in the Bridal Shop parking lot in the gravel area only. If you find your name omitted from the list or you are unhappy with your assigned job, please let us know. We
would be happy to add you to an area of your choice!
A Big Thank You to All!
September Birthdays and Anniversaries
Please Remember these People
in Your Prayers Vicki Marquart
Terry Fix
Leola Hinckley
Julie Gettler
If you know of anyone in the hospital or in need of prayers, visits, or who would like communion brought to them, please contact Pastor Heather (320-290-7460).
1 Nick Bussell St. Charles
Ben Ihrke Dover
2 Gordon & Linda Ferguson St. Charles
3 Tammy Torres St. Charles
5 Roger Ihrke Dover
Louis & Shelly Wegman Dover
6 Brad & Sarah Biers Dover
7 Don & Jan Behrens St. Charles
Willis & Irene Van Norman St. Charles
8 Mike Bussell St. Charles
Leola Hinckley St. Charles
Tanner Ryan Pulley St. Charles
9 Courtney Dabelstein St. Charles
10 Bryndon Koeppel St. Charles
12 Rodney & Liane Hammel Dover
Miranda Ferson
13 Sheryl Brown Dover
Jarrod Sackreiter St. Charles
14 Marion Decker St. Charles
Troy Henry St. Charles
Wade & Jean Messerschmidt St. Charles
17 John Hart Dover
Wade Messerschmidt Dover
18 Noah Disbrow Dover
Abby Disbrow St. Charles
Addrianna Ellsworth St. Charles
21 Kristy Disbrow St. Charles
Isaac Kahn St. Charles
Jennifer Marshall Dover
22 Olivia Ihrke St. Charles
23 Breann Hart Dover
24 Vivian Hawk Dover
Bob Ryan St. Charles
Chad Myers St. Charles
28 Rick & Marcie Dabelstein Dover
St. Charles
A Thank you to all who remembered Dad (Leon) in your visits to the Care Center, your laughs and memories shared with him. He so loved to see your faces and hear your voices. Thank you for coming and celebrating his life with us. Your memories, thoughts and prayers are so appreciated.
Leon Sackreiter Family (Rory, Kerry, Lea, Kent, Kim, Kit and
families)
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GOSPEL NEWS
The Newsletter for the St. Charles United Methodist and
Dover Community Churches
September 2017
Pastor: Rev. Heather E. Klason
Church Office: 824 Church Avenue, St. Charles, MN
Telephone: 507-932-4966 (O), 507-932-4931 (H), 320-290-7460 (pastor’s cell)
Email: Church: [email protected] Pastor: [email protected]
Website: http://www.scdmethodist.com
Thank you
To everyone who helped with the
Summer Lunches for children.
September Worship Schedule
8:30 am Sunday Worship at St. Charles UMC
9:30 am Sunday School at SCUMC beginning Sept. 10
10:00 am Sunday Worship at Dover CC
10:15 am Sunday School at Dover CC beginning Sept 10.
Thank you
To all the people who helped host the UMW Mini Mission
Thank you
To the trustees and all who helped move things and get ready for the new floor to be laid.
Thank you
To the people who cleaned the church upstairs.
We look forward to worshipping in St. Charles again.