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Centralia, MO 65240

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Methodist Messages A Publication of the Centralia United Methodist Church January 2017

Pastor Bill

Inside This Issue:

Pastor Bill’s Message; New! Word of the Month ……...…..1

Our Church Family: Birthdays & Anniversaries; Contact Info. Updates; 1st Birthday Invitation; Youth & Friends Mission Team “Cocoa Thanks”..............2

Inclement Weather Info; Worship Schedule & Info; MO Conference Events ……….……..3

Children’s & Youth Ministries: Scott’s Article; Bible Bucks; 3G’s; Adult Sunday School: Urban & Rural Class; Town & Country Class ……………..4

Faith in Action: We are the Hands and Feet of Jesus: Giving Tree Thank you; Regular Ministries; Special: Coulters/Stones; Baby Grace Camps; Matching Mobility Gifts……….....5

Rainbow Network Trip; Bulletin Board: Community Events & Upcoming Dates ...…..………..6

Caring Corner: Prayer Concerns & Military List ….……………....…....7

January 2017 Calendar ...…………...8 (separate file if online)

pastorbillcumc@gmail.com 573-397-8901

It’s the beginning of a new year already! I’m not sure I’m finished with the last one yet! But it’s true. The new year of 2017 is beginning whether we like it or not. A new milestone. A new and fresh start.

What do we do to start the new year right? There are lots of ways to get started that have been familiar to all of us. Set up a series of resolutions? Make plans for doing things a new way? Put away all the decorations and throw out the old Christmas tree? Or just count it as another day in the long series of bleak winter days? Whatever your tradition is, let’s look at something different to put on our “to-do” list – rest a bit, reflect, celebrate, and regain perspective.

Often we get so busy that we forget to step back, rest, and take stock of where we want to go next. A friend of mine, Rebekah Simon-Peter suggested that we actually need to stop long enough to reflect and celebrate where we’ve been and what we’ve already done, both individually and as a congregation of believers. Without checking the path we’ve traveled, we don’t really know our new starting point for the year. And without knowing where we begin, it’s much more difficult to know where we’re going, or even if we’re on the right pathway.

This is the one time each year that we are challenged to question our direction, and to make whatever changes or course adjustments that are necessary.

So as we start the new year, let us take time to prayerfully reflect on what we’ve done and where we’ve been in our lives and in our church. Let’s take a good look at where we want to go and what God wants us to do, and keeping that in mind, make our resolutions for the year, or the month, or the week, or even each day.

Let us all make the most of this opportunity to serve our God, our nation, our community, our church, and our families. Let’s open ourselves to God’s leading, without setting limits on God or ourselves.

Let us pray: “Dear God, we ask you to break through in our lives and in the life of our church, without limits, to do the great things you have in store for us and for this community! Amen.”

Word of the month: “Light“

. . . for reflection, for prayer . . .

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Brooke Schnarre Tony Sander Stacia (Oberlag) Jones Audra Hamilton Jerod Bargar Janice Wenger LeAnn Chrisman Danelle Chrisman Amber Pace-Dixon Jill Sander-Chali Dana Reynolds Lisa Dollens Nikki (Colvin) Banta Bruce Burkett Scott Long Darin Schnarre Beatrice Erisman Jayden Bargar Axel Auck Yvetta Gudde

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Ted & Lisa (Trask) Slap Kalaba Chali & Jill Sander-Chali John & Lois Mellor Tony & Debra Wilkerson Kenny & Kathy Lumb Greg & Karen Colvin Malcolm & Leta Davis Jeff & Cathy Timmerberg Dave & Ruth Ann Seiler John & Betsy Dawkins

Mea Banta Richard Erisman Billy Bergsieker Joyce Sneed Charlie Stidham Ruth Ann Finck Ed Hamilton London Jamena Carey Holland Bill Reinhardt (90th) Sam Jennings Mary Clutter Theresa Allen Melinda Estey Olivia Davis Justin Romine Cindy Ford Elizabeth Romine Treena DeVault Brent Erisman

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Belated Birthday Greetings -

Additions to December list: Dec. 15th: Gary Jones

Dec. 16th: Julie Cunningham (J. & B. Colvin’s daughter)

If your birthday or anniversary, or someone else of our church family, has inadvertently been

left off of these lists, PLEASE call or email the church office with that information!

Contact Information Updates

Mike & Kathy Colvin Email: kmcolvin1@charter.net

Steve Hahn 11481 E. Hwy. CC Centralia, MO 65240

Michelle Visger Email: thankfulforlife@yahoo.com

(correction to Dec. listing for Lansche’s, correct spelling for youngest son is Gaige)

(actual birthday is Dec. 28)

Contact: Morgan 573-289-0121

or Daniel 573-268-6971

The Youth & Friends Mission Team wishes to thank everyone who braved the winter weather on Dec. 16th and purchased hot cocoa!

The team raised approximately $86 and had a lot of fun. They also thank Jim at C&R Market for generously supplying the cocoa and cups!

“If God were small enough to be understood , He would

not be big enough to be worshipped. ” - Evelyn Underhill

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W O R S H I P S C H E D U L E A N D I N F O R M A T I O N

John 1:5

Centralia United Methodist Church - Church Cancellation Information

We want you to know that the church will always be here for you. However, there may be times when it is best for you not to be at church. The Pastor and Chairman of the Trustees will decide because of weather or other circumstances that the normal worship services will be cancelled. In those rare situations we will take steps to advise you of any changes or cancellation. Here is what we plan to do:

The Pastor will notify the following area radio stations: The Pastor will notify the following area TV stations:

KWWR Mexico 95.7 FM KRES Moberly 104.7 FM KFRU Columbia 1400 AM

You may also receive notification of cancellations by: Email An announcement on the Church’s answering machine An announcement on the Church’s Facebook page at facebook.com/CentraliaUMC

A post on the Church’s web page at www.centraliaumc.org Signage on the church doors

We also ask that if you receive word that Church is cancelled, please call your neighbor or friend to make sure that they have gotten the word. Please note that some stations have listed us as United Methodist Church – Centralia, rather than the Centralia United Methodist Church. Be sure to look for both listings. Any questions, please contact Pastor Bill Schnackenberg.

I N C L E M E N T W E A T H E R I N F O R M A T I O N

M I S S O U R I C O N F E R E N C E E V E N T S

WOW 2017: Represent - Saturday & Sunday, January 21 & 22, 2017 Statewide gathering for all youth (6th-12th grades) held in Springfield, MO. An amazing weekend of worship, fellowship and faith development with energetic worship and engaging break-out sessions. Register now online at: www.nextgenumc.org/wow - price reduced this year to only $59! WOW!

Rural Ministry Now: A Path Forward - Saturday, February 18, 2017 Registration opens at 8am, Workshops 9am-4pm, Macon UMC, 208 Pearl St, Macon MO 63552 Contact: Karen Shearer, karenbshearer@gmail.com. www.moumethodist.org/ruralministrynow Registration: $100 for pastor + up to 5 church members, or $40/individual. Lunch & workshop materials included.

Unlock the Power: Women in Ministry - Monday & Tuesday, March 13 & 14, 2017 10:00am-5:00pm each day, Missouri Conference Office, 3601 Amron Ct, Columbia MO 65201 Contact: Kim Jenne, KJenne@moumethodist.org. www.moumethodist.org/events

If you’re interested in learning more about UMC happenings in Missouri, please stop by the office to take a look at the monthly magazine, The Missouri Methodists, or view online at www.moumethodist.org/magazine (you can sign up to receive it via email).

KOMU Columbia Channel 8 KMIZ Columbia Channel 17 KRCG Channel 13

Seeking the Best: I believe that appreciation is a holy thing — that when we look for what’s best

in a person we happen to be with at the moment, we’re doing what God does all the time.

So in loving and appreciating our neighbor, we’re participating in something sacred. — Fred Rogers

Giving Envelopes

Envelope sets for

2017 are available

on the hall table,

or contact Treas.

Sally Palmer

at 682-0428.

Sundays:

Jan. 1 Epiphany Sunday/New Year’s Day One Combined Service at 10am, Communion Sunday “How is God Revealed?” - Isaiah 63:7-9, Hebrews 2:10-18 and Matt. 2:13-23 Special music by Russ Greene, soloist “Mary, Did You Know?”

Jan. 8 (Regular schedule with worship at 8:30 and 11:00 resumes) 1st Sunday after the Epiphany/Baptism of the Lord “The New Star” Children’s & Youth Program (rescheduled from Dec. 18th) “Jesus Got Wet Too” - Isaiah 42:1-9, Acts 10:34-43 and Matthew 3:13-17

Jan. 15 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany UMC Human Relations Day Special Offering Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 and John 1:29-42

Jan. 22 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Isaiah 9:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 and Matthew 4:12-23

Jan. 29 4th Sunday after the Epiphany Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 and Matthew 5:1-12

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C H I L D R E N ’ S & Y O U T H M I N I S T R I E S

During December the children and youth have been working on the Christmas Program. We have been reading through the parts during the first part of the Sunday School hour. On December 11th, we ran through the program during Sunday School and before going to the Chrisman’s for the December youth meeting. The program is called “The New Star”. This presents the Christmas story from the perspective of the 2 new Christmas stars. It was scheduled to be presented on December 18th, but the weather did not cooperate. So, the youngsters will now be presented during both services on Sunday, January 8th.

On December 11th, the youth and children participated in the “Bible Bucks” redemption. They were able to shop with the “Bible Bucks” that they had earned through participation in Church services and other activities. This year in addition to saving 10% and tithing 10%, the kids had to purchase one gift for someone else. They had a great time picking out their gifts and presenting them to brothers, sisters, parents and teachers.

In the evening of December 11th the youth met at the Chrisman’s home for their Christmas meeting. They brought items for their adopted soldier. We wrapped and packed these gifts so they could be sent off.

The youth are preparing for the WOW conference that is to be held on January 21st and 22nd.

Scott Long, Director of Children’s & Youth Ministries

573-819-1114, scottlong13@gmail.com

A D U L T S U N D A Y S C H O O L C L A S S E S

URBAN & RURAL SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

We invite you to attend the Urban and Rural Class while your children attend their Sunday School class (9:45am). We enjoy studying and discussing a variety of topics from a Christian viewpoint, and usually with lots of humor! We look forward to seeing You! (Education hallway, first room on the left past the office)

Class led by Keith & Sandy Schnarre, 573-682-2936 or email: schnarre@bessi.net

URBAN AND RURAL SUNDAY SCHOOL TOPICS FOR JANUARY 2017:

Jan. 1 No class - Happy New Year! Jan. 8 Making 2017 a Better Year Jan. 15 Dealing with Difficult People Jan. 22 Doing the Best Thing Jan. 29 Overcoming Fear...

TOWN & COUNTRY SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

Our class consists mostly of retired and “empty-nester” folks, but we welcome everyone! With shared leadership amongst the class, we’ll have a variety of lessons ranging from single-topic

discussions to more in-depth book studies or series. Our classroom is at the end of the education hallway, and Ol’ Bob Green always has the coffee on - we look forward to seeing You!

Class leadership shared by members; contacts: Joyce Eads 573-355-1542, jmarieeads@gmail.com and Bill Grace 573-881-4425, bgrace4@hotmail.com

Starting a new series in January! “When God’s People Pray” - by bestselling author Jim Cymbala, a powerful new small group DVD series that will help you and your church tap into the transforming power of prayer. Prayer can change lives and circumstances like nothing else can.

Children & Youth - You will earn

DOUBLE Bible Bucks for participating

in Worship & Sunday School on

“5th Sundays” in 2017! The first 5th

Sunday is Jan. 29th - don’t miss it!

- Amy Fair, Bible Bucks Coordinator

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3G’s (Girls for God’s Grace) - for all girls in 6th-12th grades -

there will be a 3G’s meeting/ activity in January - stay tuned!

- Lisa Dollens & Amy Fair, Leaders

“And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said,

“this is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” - Matthew 3:16-17

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F A I T H I N A C T I O N : M I S S I O N & M I N I S T R Y

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Baby Grace Camps 2017 - Seeking Volunteers!

Baby Grace Family Camp (new in 2017!) will be held June 9 – 11 at Wilderness Camping & Retreat Center near Lawson, Missouri, and will host Baby Grace families with any two adults and kids of all ages. This camp needs:

• A music leader (preferably someone who sings and plays guitar and can lead the group in worship songs) • Teenagers (age 14 and up) to provide help and support to the families.

Baby Grace Camp is designed for Baby Grace mothers and their children ages 0-4 and is scheduled for July 21 -23 at Wilderness Camping & Retreat Center near Lawson, Missouri. Camp staff would arrive on Thursday, July 20,

to setup and prepare for camper arrival after lunch on the 21st. This camp needs: Teenagers (age 14 and up) to assist with child care and play; should really love kids and have a ton of patience! Counselors – No designated age requirement, counselors are there to interact with the moms, provide support, etc. Nursery workers – also known at camp as “the grandmas”, these ladies are available to help rock babies to sleep, etc.

If interested, please see a more detailed info sheet on the education hall bulletin board, or contact Juli Yocum at 816-787-5936 (Juli is the daughter of CUMC members Bill & Cathi Grace, and grew up here in Centralia/

in CUMC; you may also visit with Cathi if you have questions about Baby Grace Ministries).

Matching Gifts to Mobility Worldwide (formerly PET - Personal Energy Transportation)

Now through mid– February, donations to Mobility Worldwide (PET) can be doubled. A generous family will match your donation dollar for dollar on any amount, up to $20,000! So you can now give two PET’s for a single donation of $300, and so forth. Just imagine - TWICE the mobility, TWICE the dignity, TWICE the opportunity! If you would like to contribute, simply include an extra gift with your regular check and note “Mobility Worldwide” and the amount on your envelope and/or check. You may also give online, and learn more at: www.giftofmobility.org

THANK YOU to all who helped with gifts & donations to our Christmas Giving Tree! We helped provided a Merry Christmas for six local families who otherwise would have done

without. Many thanks to Linda Crigler and crew for coordinating all of this.

< < < OUR ONGOING REGULAR MINISTRIES > > >

Methodist Free Café - Free Community Meal: Free meal that we prepare & serve on the last Wednesday of each month (5-7pm). Mary Ann Sander, Coordinator

Ministerial Alliance Emergency Assistance Fund/CUMC Helper’s Fund: provides emergency assistance for utility bills, medicine, etc. Contact Laura in the office.

Esther’s Pantry (operated by Crossroads Cathedral Assembly of God, Centralia): Local food pantry. We have a collection bin for nonperishable donations under the “sign-up” table in the hallway.

UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief): UMCOR is the “mission and outreach” arm of The United Methodist Church, and is dedicated to alleviating human

suffering around the globe. UMCOR’s work includes programs and projects in disaster response, health, sustainable agriculture, food security, relief supplies, and more. www.umcor.org

T-3 UMC in Mozambique: Our covenant partner church through the Mozambique Initiative. We have a minimum financial commitment

of $990 per year, and also support the people of T-3 through prayer. www.mzinitiative.com

Vital Ministries: Ministries/programs outside of the church that we support through financial gifts, volunteer time, and prayer.

(determined by the Administrative Board each year. 2017 yet to be finalized)

* * * Special Local Care Ministries * * *

Assistance for the Coulters Becky Coulter, Director/Teacher for Jack-in-the Box Playschool, which operates here at CUMC, was seriously injured in an

auto accident on Dec. 10th. She suffered cracked sternum, 3 broken ribs, broken right wrist, and her right leg was broken in four places. She is doing well, but has a long road of recovery ahead. The parents of the Jack-in-the-Box Board of Directors are collecting funds to assist Jim & Becky during her recovery, and we’re assisting by collecting in the office. (The playschool

is on break Dec. 21 - Jan. 3; the Board parents are keeping the school running while Becky is out.) As of Dec. 22nd, Becky is at Rusk Rehab; will go back to the hospital for surgery on her ankle on the 27th.

Meals for the Stones CUMC member Amy Fair is coordinating meals for Jeannette Stone (CHS teacher and friend of many) & family while she recovers from cancer surgery and resulting blood clot concerns (as of Dec. 22nd, she is hospitalized, receiving treatments for blood clots)

Amy is working in coordination with Stones’ church, Bethlehem Baptist. To help, please contact Amy at 573-682-7281 (cell/text).

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January 13th-22nd: Brazil Reverse Mission at First Baptist Church, Centralia. Sunday, Jan. 15th at 6pm - they invite everyone to their first Sunday evening service of their Brazil “Reverse” Mission. An informational service with light refreshments and an opportunity to interact with the mission team members from Brazil. See poster on

bulletin board, or go to www.centraliafbc.org/news for more details.

February 4th - Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser by Sarah Amos, Kiernan Steiner and others!

February 12th - Boy Scout Sunday

March 1st - Ash Wednesday: “Come and Go” Meditation & Imposition of Ashes, 6-7am and 6-7pm

March 2nd-5th: 2nd Annual Quilter’s Retreat at Camp Jo-Ota. The 2016 Quilter's Retreat was a success with 33 ladies participating.“Everyone had a good time sewing, laughing, visiting, sewing, snacking, fellowshipping, sewing, giggling, did we mention sewing? It was AMAZING!" They also had a "White Elephant Sale" by bringing sewing items from home, and raised $300 that they gave to JMA for the running of Camp Jo-Ota. Registration for the 2nd annual retreat will open the first week of Jan. 2017, check the website: www.campjo-ota.org

March 4th - Centralia Band Pie Auction

March 5th - First Sunday in Lent

March 12th - Daylight Savings Time Begins

March 18th - 5th Annual CUMC Dinner & Auction to Benefit Children & Youth Ministries (contact Amy Fair)

March 23rd-25th - “Consign for Kids” Consignment Sale (contact Michele Schulte)

March 26th - One Great Hour of Sharing (special offering)

April 7th & 8th - Centralia High School Musical

April 9th - Palm Sunday. April 13th - Maundy Thursday Communion Service, TBA

April 14th - Good Friday, Alliance Community Service TBA

April 16th - Easter Sunday, with Communion and Confirmation

Summer 2017 Mission Opportunity to Nicaragua

A message from Cleo Kottwitz:

Friends and partners in ministry,

I’m forwarding an announcement of an upcoming mission trip to work with Rainbow Network in Nicaragua. As a new member of the

Rainbow Board of Directors, I am seeking to enlist mid-state participation. I have talked with Scott Burdin, and he is inviting anyone

who is interested to join in a planning session at Macon UMC, Jan. 8, 3:30pm. I plan to attend. It will be a good opportunity to get

more information. Would you - or someone you know (friend, family or church member …) like to go along? For more info about

Rainbow, go to www.rainbownetwork.org.

Peace,

Cleo Kottwitz

Are you or your church looking for a mission opportunity next summer? Look no further. Macon UMC will be taking a mission team to Nicaragua July 30 – August 5 to work with Rainbow Network and we would love for you to join us. We will have a team working construction on a housing project during the morning and then visiting the various aspects of Rainbow Network during the afternoon.

We will also have a medical team working alongside Nicaraguan physicians in rural communities. We will observe a micro loan ceremony, see schools, community buildings and feeding centers, meet sponsored students, fellowship with each other, enjoy daily devotion time and much more.

If you feel led to be a part of this great experience, contact Scott Burdin at sburdin@moumethodist.org or 660-676-3454. The total cost of the trip is approximately $1,500 per person. Macon UMC is asking that each participant pay $400 and help us fundraise the remainder.

F A I T H I N A C T I O N : M I S S I O N & M I N I S T R Y

B U L L E T I N B O A R D

Taking a Stand Cowardice asks the question: Is it safe? Expediency asks the question: Is it politic? Vanity asks the question: Is it popular? But conscience asks the question: Is it right? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular — but one must take it simply because it is right.

—Martin Luther King Jr.

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CARING CORNER : REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS

MILITARY CARING CORNER - PLEASE PRAY FOR MEMBERS & LOVED ONES OF OUR CHURCH IN THE MILITARY

Alex Armour Heather (Arnold) Lonbear and husband Martin Ryan Ball Lynn Beardon Brian Beck/Navy Caleb Bohlmeyer/Iraq Chris Bradley/Germany

Jon Brimeyer/Army Mark Chitwood/Iraq Greg Colvin Christian Crandall/Army Holly (Sweezer) DiGiovine Amanda and Shane Fierge Cody (& Rachel) Gillaspie Steve Hahn Kenny Lee Harrison Mike Hays Andrew Horton/Korea

Brian Kempker/Iraq Abby Kent Michael Kinder Justin Lami/Navy Byron McVay Chris Malone Alyssa Matteson, Air Force (Jim & Barb Matteson’s granddaughter) John Matteson/U.S. Nick Morris/Marines

Neal Olds/Navy Lynn O’Riley Shannon Orscheln/Kuwait Zack Pulkrabek/Iraq Amy Robinett Jake Shannon Nathan Swartz/Afghanistan Justin Thurston Jonathan Windsor Alexander Wisdom/Greenland Bob Yager

Please notify the office of changes or corrections; due to space limitations, names may be removed after two weeks. This list current as of 12-23-16

Our Christian Love & Sympathy to the families & friends of: Randy Monsen - passed on Dec. 17, 2016 (lifted up by Laura Pavlak) Louise Dowell - passed Dec. 11, 2016 (Janet Davenport’s mother) Rosemary Dorman - passed on Nov. 27, 2016 (related to Fincks by marriage) Susan Mace’s 22 year old daughter passed unexpectedly in late November. (friends of Jerry Hamilton)

~ We lift up all of those concerns weighing on hearts & minds which are unspoken, but which God knows. ~

Those with New and/or Urgent Concerns: Jeannette Stone: hospitalized with blood clots following double mastectomy surgery early Dec. Upd. 12-22-16 Becky Coulter: broken leg, wrist, and ribs, cracked sternum in auto accident Dec. 10. At Rusk Rehab until surgery on ankle Dec. 27th. As of 12-22-16 (Jack-in-the-Box Playschool Dir/Teacher) Those Undergoing/Recovering from Surgeries or Broken Bones; Physical Therapy/Rehab: Evan Banta: fractured big toe. 12-12-16. Janet: fell, broke hip, surgery Dec. 1st. (Sandy Trask’s sister, Lake St. Louis) Phyllis Ratliff: surgery to put in artificial vein in leg Dec. 8th. (by Sharon Tawney) Lisa Carlos: double knee replacement Dec. 8th, and Mary Crowson: open heart surgery Dec. 8th. (both by Sheila Pauley) Sharon Tawney: right eye cornea transplant redone Nov. 28th; healing well! Garrett Holland: hand injured early December. Margaret Johnson, Lois Mellor, Jim Matteson.

Those with Ongoing Concerns: Kamrie Noonan: born 5 weeks early; NICU with seizures and other concerns. 12-8-16 (Tawney’s great-granddaughter) Milly Smith: being treated for severe infection; staying w/ daughter. 12-16-16 Anna Herring: fell, sore & bruised. 12-15-16 Monica Smith: episode Dec. 14th, determined to be severe migraines. Upd. 12-20-16 Jan Marcum: leg numb, tested, no definitive answers. 12-11-16

Merritt Beck Donna Bingham Daniel Brandkamp Timothy Castrop Trevor Fowler Pete Herring Joe & Karen Javine Linda Kidd Bob McAllister Joyce Sneed Fred Vinton

Those Battling Cancer:

Kristina Williams: aggressive stage 3 gestational trophoblastic disease/placental cancer. 12-6-16 by Sara Haskell. Tina Perez: double mastectomy week of Dec. 4th went well! (Daniel Brandkamp’s cousin in Chicago) upd. 12-12-16 Fred Grechus: began chemo for liver cancer Nov. 28th (lifted up by Sally Palmer)

Brian Banta Douglas Femmer Molly Hammer Richard Jones Dr. Brad Reed Neal Schnarre Chris Tolias Carolyn Whitney Jim & Nancy Mendy

Residing in Care Facilities & Homebound: Members: Bertie Williamson (Stuart House), Gladys McCarty (Heritage Hall), Lorraine Reed (Moberly, MO), Joanna Sappington (Sturgeon, MO), Lanie Bobbitt (Springfield, MO), Gladys Cox (Cape Girardeau, MO), Bob Holke (Florissant, MO), Dot Timmerberg (Sebring, FL)

At home: Lyndell Galloway, Glenna Gruer, Anna Herring, Gene Shores, Keith & Ann Davis.

Friends & Family: Mabel Bradley (A. Herring’s sister) at H. Hall. Michael Love (J. Wildwood), Helen Fleming (MN)

Pregnancies: Charlie & Jeanie Lehman: expecting in Feb. 2017; Scott & Rachel Westfall: expecting in April 2017

The Work of Our Church and other Christian friends: All upcoming meetings, events, ministries. Our Bishop, Rev. Bob Farr. Our D.S. Rev. Sherry Habben. Clergy, Staff & Teams. Holden Meyers (Friendship Ch) - to Haiti 2016-2018.

Our Community & World: Our divided country. Our sister church, T-3 UMC, in Mozambique & their pastor. The persecuted church worldwide. Areas of war, unrest and natural disasters - and the work of UMCOR - around the world.

Praise God for answered prayers, and Thank You for your prayers for:

Becky Coulter, Monica Smith, Terry Montague, Keith Schnarre, Tina Perez, Joyce Eads, Josh Smith & family