August 2018August 2018

Sedona United Methodist Church

SUM GOOD NEWS

Greetings to our Sedona UMC Family & Friends,

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. (Matthew 5:9)

In His sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, because they will be called sons (children) of God” (Matt. 5:9). Into a world that is so often wrought with division, violence and hatred, Jesus calls upon us as peacemakers. We aren’t given the choice of whether or not we would like to be peacemakers and we certainly aren’t given the choice of what kind of world we would like to live in. As bad as things may be, this is the only world we have and if we are going to be true followers of Jesus Christ, we must be peacemakers. But, what did Jesus mean by calling us to be peacemakers?

A working definition of a peacemaker is actively seeking to reconcile people to God and to one another. The word peace comes from the Hebrew word “shalom”. “Shalom” is often used as a greeting word or a departing word in much the same way we might say “hello” or “goodbye”. It is a broad term related to health, prosperity, harmony, and wholeness. It means perfect welfare, serenity, fulfillment, freedom from trouble, and liberation from anything which hinders contentment.

When a Jew said “Shalom” they were wishing one another the full presence, peace, and prosperity of God. A very familiar benediction is found in the Book of Numbers 6:24-26: “The LORD bless you and protect you; the LORD make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the LORD look with favor upon you and give you peace”. And the word “make” in the term “peacemakers” comes from the Greek verb that means “to do” or “to make.” It is a word bursting with energy. It calls out action and initiative. Peace must be made. Peace never happens by chance.

Peacemaking is a divine work and God is the author of peace—And, Jesus is the supreme Peacemaker! Jesus came to establish peace; his message and his example proclaimed peace; his death purchased peace; and his resurrection enables peace. The life of Jesus was the epitome of God’s mission to bring God’s peace and to initiate the healing relationships of peace with God. God gave everything so that we might experience true peace.

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Office Hours:

Tuesday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday, 9 a.m. to Noon

928-282-1780; Fax: 928-282-6377

Email: sedonaumc.az@gmail.com

Website: www.sedonaumc.org

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Methodist Church, keeping members and

friends informed of the missions and

ministries of the church and reporting news

about the congregation.

Worship Service:

Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

Communion: first Sunday of the month.

Celebrations: last Sunday of the month.

Children’s Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Our Church Staff: All Members of the Church Ministers

Rev. Fred Mast Senior Pastor

Rev. Arland Averill Pastor/Retired

Wayne Light Lay Leader

Laurie Rathbun, Jan Van Kooten Choir Directors

Bob Martin Bell Director

Mary Luttrell Organist Laurie Rathbun Pianist

Richard Batka Facilities

Jenny Mast Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

Dr. Rick Brothers; Pat DiMillo Wellness Ministry

Janie McDaniel Caring Lay Ministry

Bishop Robert T. Hoshibata Desert Southwest Annual Conference Rev. Nancy Cushman District Superintendent

In Loving Memory: Rev. David Ellsworth, 1922 – 2011 Founding Pastor

Rev. Phyllis Averill, 1937-2015 Rev. Tom Bush, 1933-2017 Retired Pastors

Drewer Johns, 1919 - 2012 Maude Johns , 1923-2017 Retired Missionaries

Starting this month

EXERCISE YOUR BODY AND SPIRIT!

JOIN OUR PRAYER WALKING!

Starting August 3rd at 7:30 a.m., on the 1st and 3rd

Fridays of the Month, Pastor Fred will be prayer

walking the church. Please join him with

opportunities to walk the church campus or the

sanctuary and pray for our church and others. You

may also just sit in the Sanctuary. Invite your friends

and neighbors to join you! Make it a group event!

God is on a recruiting mission—God is looking for volunteers to join God’s Peace Corps. He’s looking for a few good men and a few good women who will spread God’s peace all over the world. So much war, so much strife, so much pain exists in the world. That’s means there is plenty of work for all of us to do. Will we take up the mantel of peacemaker? Every step we take, every heartfelt action, is promised God’s blessing! How are we called to action in this world? —Be a peacemaker!—Be A child of God—A true reflection of the life and person of Jesus Christ. During the month of August, I will deliver a sermon series entitled “Blessed Are the Peacemakers” in which will look closely and study the deeper meanings of peacemaking, the ways in which God is calling us to be “Peacemakers” – “Children of God” - and you are invited to be a part of this journey. Oh, how this world could use a whole lot of Peacemakers right about now! Grace & Peace,

Pastor Fred

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AUGUST FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

“BEARS AND BARTS”

Sunday, August 19th

We will leave the church at about 11:30 a.m. on a Master’s Touch Charter Bus.

Next we will get up close with the animals at Bearizona on a guided tour in Williams, AZ

Then enjoy a marvelous dinner at Black Bart's Steakhouse & Musical Revue

DINNER MENU CHOICE (Pick One)

Steak Kabob - ½ Rack Pork Ribs

Broiled/BBQ Chicken - Chicken Caesar Salad

All Dinners Include: Appetizers, House Salad, Baked Potato, Cowboy Beans, and Sourdough

Biscuits served with freshly made Cinnamon Honey-Butter! Choice of Beverage: Coffee,

Tea, Milk, or Soda! Deep Fried Ice Cream – for dessert! Includes tax and 18% Gratuity

ALL OF THIS ENTERTAINMENT IS INCLUDED FOR ONLY $75 A PIECE!

PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY SEATS LEFT!

SUMC HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS!

Yes, that’s right. The holidays are right around the corner! Our annual Holiday Boutique

will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018. If you would like a table to sell your art or

craft, please contact Suzie Dunn or the church office by September 1st.

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Assisting in Worship for August at 9:30 a.m.

August 5 Liturgist: Suzie Dunn Ushers: Terry Sidwell, Larry Herman, Charles Black, Denny Decker

Communion Servers:

Balcony: Denny & Kathy Decker Tray (gluten free): Anna Schneck Organ side: Barney & Annie Garrison Pulpit Side: Mike & Jean Givler

August 12 Liturgist: Gale Grove Ushers: Jim Keller, Al Schneck, Rick Brothers , Jack Ross

August 19 Liturgist: Glen Snowberger Ushers: Terry Sidwell, Don Reilly, Mike Givler

August 26 Liturgist: DeNise Bowers Ushers: Terry Sidwell, Larry Herman, Charles Black, Denny Decker

2018 Fellowship Teams JANUARY —Usher Team

FEBRUARY — Finance MARCH — Worship APRIL — Congregational Care & Wellness Team MAY — SPRC JUNE — Missions JULY — Choir AUGUST — Welcome Team SEPTEMBER — Christian Education & Library Team OCTOBER — Nominating Committee NOVEMBER — Trustees

DECEMBER— Lay Members

Prayers Please pray for these churches: Mountain View UMC, Cottonwood

New Song UMC, Surprise Nuevo Pacto, Phoenix

Website: www.sedonaumc.org Check out: Sunday Sermons online; Online Prayer Requests; A Photo Gallery

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2 Suzie Dunn 3 Herb Hanks 3 Ben Sutter 4 Mario Trammel 8 Carol Shannon 10 Jim Latham 16 Susan Carder 16 Denny Decker 18 Glen Snowberger 23 Stephanie Dempsey 27 Margaret Hanks 31 Barbara Hinton

August Celebrations

6 Dale & Doris Compton 9 Dena & Phillip Bickhardt 10 Barb & Gene Chandler 20 Jack & Camilla Ross 26 Pat & Ernie DiMillo 30 Jim & Carol Keller 31 Joe & Kathy Huff

Sweet Sounds of Summer

Thank you to Suzie Dunn, Carolyn Fisher, Mary Luttrell, Ben Sutter, Bob Martin,

Laurie Rathbun and Margo Braman for their talents in July

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 12

With Pastor Fred

Are you new to Sedona UMC?

Do you want to know more about our church?

Are you interested in BElieving, BElonging, or BEcoming a part of the church?

Then just BE here.

11:00 a.m.—1 p.m. in the Fellowship Classroom

Lunch provided

Please RSVP by calling the office.

Tim and I wanted to take a minute and thank all of you for all your good thoughts, wishes, words, and prayers in the past few months while we've been working to overcome some health issues. I especially want to let the Caring Lay Ministry Team know just how important all their hard work is for all of us. We never know when we are going to go from feeling fine and fit to being down and out and it can be a hard adjustment. They help to make it much easier to adapt.

Thanks again to all of our wonderful, caring congregation; you are the best!

John and Andy Timmer

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Jan Shuman 928-203-0586 rtshuman@hotmail.com Christian Education Coordinator

SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN at 9:45a.m. Offered Sunday mornings.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. in the conference room. All men are invited. This group now studying the Book of Luke.

ANNA’s CIRCLE BIBLE STUDY Every Thursday at 9:45 a.m. The women’s group is taking the month of August off but will resume on September 6th with their study of Proverbs.

STUDY ON PRAYER CONTINUES

We continue to offer an eight-week adult study beginning July 10th - August 28th based on

the New York Times Bestselling Book “The Circle Maker—Praying Circles Around Your

Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears” by Mark Batterson. In this study we will hear the

Legend of the Circle Maker who through the power of a single prayer saved a generation

and changed the course of history. We will look at the trials and tribulations faced by the

Israelites as they journeyed toward the promised land of milk and honey. We will study

what the scriptures teach us regarding the power of prayer and how we can apply these

biblical truths in our own lives.

Two times are available—Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am at the

church (110 Indian Cliffs Rd.), and Tuesday afternoons at 2 p.m.

at the Gathering Place (1835 W. State Rte. 89A) in West Sedona.

The entire community is welcome and invited—Please Call the

church office for more details (928)282-1780.

Starting in September, a new study will be offered on Spiritual Gifts.

Watch for more details.

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COMMITTEE CORNER

Trustees: The Verizon Tower construction is almost done! There is still some

cosmetic items to do and they still need to fix the parking lot before we seal it. We did

receive a “Thank You” from the Sedona Fire Department for the construction of the tower

since they have so much trouble in this area with the signal. Please try to be patient with

our limited parking while this is happening. A work day was held on July 27th—thanks to

all that participated!.

The Missions Committee: We continue to plan for the remainder of 2018 to provide

mission opportunities and support for our community. Our next mission opportunity for

volunteers will be for the Sedona Community Dinner on September 17th. Please see

Kathy Roth if you are interested in volunteering for a shift. Thank you to those who

volunteered on July 30th for this special dinner that is so important to our community.

The SET team has the “Bears and Barts” fellowship opportunity on August

19th. (A great event to invite friends!) They have also been working on develop-

ing Community Partnerships with a Movie Night at Rainbow Acres. And plans

have begun for our Trunk or Treat and Holiday Boutique events. The Younglife

Group is taking over the Pumpkin Patch so we are looking forward to partnering

with them on some Fall activities!

The choirs are ramping up to begin their 2018/2019 season. See page 10 & 11

of the newsletter for music opportunities! We have handbell workshops this

month, with regular practices for the bell and chancel choirs starting on Thurs-

day, Sept. 6 and a chancel choir workshop on Saturday, September 8th. We are

excited to have Jan VanKooten and Laurie Rathbun directing our chancel choir

and Bob Martin returning with our Bell Choir. Please think about joining us this

season!

A meeting of this group is planned for Wednesday, September 12 at 6

p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Please join us for planning and dinner. Plans

for another golf tournament is in the works for a date in October.

Start thinking about who you can invite to play a fun round of golf

with lots of prizes! Thank you to Kathy Huff who is organizing this

activity that will also be fund raiser for a need in our community.

Also don’t forget to like and share our Facebook posts. This really

helps get the word about what is happening here at SUMC!

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COMMITTEE CORNER

Christian Ed Committee is continuing the study on prayer through August 28th.

Watch for a new opportunity in September with a study on our Spiritual Gifts. We will

also be getting the children in Sunday School more involved in the church services

through music, puppets, and assisting as ushers & acolyte.

S.A.G.A.P.—Sedona Area Gap Asist Program. The basement walls are getting ready to

be painted as the storage area for SAGAP. This program is being spearheaded by DeNise Bowers

to help the Sedona residents currently on assistance with those items not covered by state

programs. (Hygiene products, cleaning products, diapers, over counter medicines, paper

products.). Please contact DeNise if interested in helping with this important ministry.

CARING LAY MINISTRY TEAM: Please remember that if you know someone in our

congregation who is ill, please let Pastor or Jenny or one of our CLM team members know. It is far better to insure that we know the need for support, rather than assume that we already know. Since many of our CLM team members are out of town, the August 5 Kachina Point Service is cancelled and the next SUMC Service there will be

September 2.

SPRC REPORT: The SPRC will not hold a meeting in August, and their next scheduled meeting

will be September 28th. Thanks to the SPRC (Anna Schneck, Carol Keller, & Barb Chandler) for covering the church office while Pastor Fred and Jenny were on vacation for a week. They will also begin planning for our October 28th Charge Conference and our new District Superintendent, Nancy Cushman’s visit.

Finance Team: A “State of the Church” meeting will be held during fellowship on

Sunday, September 16th to go over our accomplishments of 2018.

LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO SERVE?

SUMC is always looking for help on one of their committees. Prayerfully consider serving on one of

our ministry teams: Stewardship Team, Trustees, Welcome Team, Christian Education, Congrega-

tional Care / Wellness /Prayer Ministries, Missions and Outreach, Special Events/Fellowship,

Worship Team, Communications, Helping Hands, Reaching New People and Library Team.

Please contact Pastor Fred!

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HANDBELL WORKSHOPS!

Can I Ring Handbells?

Yes you can! And much easier than you think. Even if you don’t have musical experience you will be

reading music after just two beginning workshop sessions. The best part is that it is absolutely free.

No instrument to rent or purchase. No lessons to pay for. And no daily practicing like you may have

had learning a band instrument in school.

You are invited to attend two workshops and then prayerfully consider if this ministry of praising our

Lord with music is right for you.

These Handbell Workshops will be on Thursdays, August 23 and 30, from 5:00 to 6:15 pm. Please

call me at 248 462-9093 or email me at nitrambob@aol.com if you have any questions. All ages are

welcome! My goal is to be able to use all of the handbells to enhance the worship experience at

SUMC.

Many thanks go to our SUMC Bell Rock Ringers for their hard work this past year. Sometimes our

ringers are few in numbers, but we enjoy praising our Lord with music.

Bob Martin

Handbell Director

REGULAR HANDBELL CHOIR PRACTICE WILL BE ON THURSDAYS,

BEGINNING SEPT. 6TH AT 5:00 P.M.– 6:00 P.M.

mailto:nitrambob@aol.com

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Come, Let Us Sing!

Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.

Psalm 95:1 Do you enjoy singing? Does making melody and harmony give you delight? Does singing help you praise God more robustly and with more heart? If so, please consider joining other singers in the Sedona United Methodist Chancel Choir this choral season. Regular rehearsals will begin on Thursday, September 6, 6:30 p.m. in the choir room and will be followed on Saturday, September 8, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with a singing/fellowship/feasting event during which choir directors Jan VanKooten and Laurie Rathbun will lead singers in sight-singing through much of the choral literature chosen for the upcoming year. Not only will you get a taste for 2018/19’s anthems, but you can also get to know other choir mem-bers and share a tasty lunch with them. Mark your calendars now and make your plans to sing for joy to the Lord!

CHOIR REHEARSALS ARE NORMALLY ON THURSDAYS, 6:30 P.M. IN THE MUSIC ROOM.

FIRST CHOIR REHEARSAL IS THURSDAY, SEPT 6TH

CHOIR WORKSHOP SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH

9 A.M.— 2:30 P.M.

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Family Movie Night

Join us Friday, August 10th Dinner starts at 6 p.m.

Featuring “The Perfect Game”

Lots of great food and great fellowship! Come and bring friends!

The movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Men’s Breakfast Saturday, August 4th

8:15 a.m.

Featuring Attorney Jon Linford, with Morris Hall, PLLC

At THE GOLDEN GOOSE! Super 8 Sedona, 2545 AZ-89A,

Sedona, AZ 86336

Please bring a can of food for

the Food Bank

During our Men’s Breakfast, Attorney Jon

Linford will be discussing Rulings from the

2018 US Supreme Court Term, including

issues involving the immigration ban, public

unions, and the First Amendment

(Religious freedom and free speech).

The discussion will be on how the Justices majority came to their conclusion. This will not be a discussion on the validity / merit of the decisions.

BECAUSE OF THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY, OUR SEPTEMBER BREAKFAST WILL BE PUSHED TO

THE SECOND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8.

Amid the poverty of Monterrey, Mexico, a ragtag group of boys discovers the joys of sandlot baseball,

thanks to the guidance of a coach who had once hoped to make it in the major leagues. Armed with a

dream of playing in the Little League, the boys defy the odds and overcome hardships and bigotry, set-

ting off on an unprecedented winning streak that leads them across the border to America and the

1957 Little League World Series. Based on a true story.

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RED, WHITE &

BLUE BBQ!

Thank you to our SET

Team for providing the

decorations, food and

service for our annual

BBQ, the Choir for

providing the ice cream

treats and helping to

clean up, and our Master

Grilling Team - Jeff Dunn,

Jack Ross, and Bruce

Bramblett for cooking

the hamburgers and

hotdogs for all to enjoy.

We all had a great time!

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Lay Servant Ministries 2018 Calendar

August 10-11, 2018 October 19-20, 2018

White Mountain UMC (East District) Sun Lakes UMC (East District)

Basic Lay Pastoral Care Giving Discovering Your Spiritual Gift Life Together in the UM Connection

September 28-29, 2018 November 16-17, 2018 C ommunity Church of Buckeye (West District) Trinity UMC, Phoenix (West District) Planning Worship Basic

Come to the Table: Communion From Your Heart to Their: Delivering an Effective Sermon

For Class Registration http://dscumc.org/lay-servant-ministries-training-sessions/

On Friday, July 13th and Saturday, July 14th, our Sanctuary was trans-

formed into the “barrio” and the ETC’s Summer Theater Youth Camp

performed the play “Barrio Grrl” . It was a great experience for all—

the children and adults alike! Here are a few pictures, provided by

Jack Ross, OK3Photography.

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Welcoming Our New West District Superintendent Rev. Nancy Cushman

I am looking forward to getting to know the churches and pastors of the West District. I thought I would share a little about myself, so you can begin to get to know me. My roots in the West District are deep. I was called into ministry in Blythe, California and the former Blythe Community UMC sent me into candidacy. I preached my first sermon as a local pastor at Haven UMC in Jerome and my second sermon at Mountain View UMC in Cottonwood. The 25th anniversary of that first sermon will be this November. I served with my husband, George, as his associate pastor until being appointed to Shepherd of the Valley UMC where I was their solo pastor. After a season with them, my husband and I were appointed co-pastors at Prescott UMC. As you can see my ministry has been mostly in the West District. Most recently, I served as the Senior Pastor at North Scottsdale UMC. It is exciting to be coming back to a district that has been a part of so many milestones in my life and ministry. I was raised in the Army where my father was a career officer. God trained me well for the appointment system! Growing up, we lived on a base or in a town for one and a half to three years before moving on. I have lived in two foreign countries, France and Venezuela, and visited many more. I attended college earning degrees in Business Management and Construction Science at Kansas State University, a master’s degree in Civil Engineering: Construction from Stanford University, and finally an Masters of Divinity from the Claremont School of Theology. I spent six years working for construction contractors moving from jobsite to jobsite across five states. I had no idea then that Blythe would become a crossroads in my life. While working on a prison project in Blythe, I visited the local United Methodist Church. While I was raised Episcopalian, there wasn’t an Episcopal church in Blythe, so I visited the United Methodist Church and boy, did it change my life! I met George, who was the pastor of the church and we married. As we began our life together, he encouraged me to answer my call to ministry. I have two adult stepsons who have families of their own and we have two adult daughters. We also have six grandchildren and two foster grandchildren; we are a large, happy, blended family. I am looking forward to getting to know you, the people and pastors of the West District, and learning your stories as I visit to worship and to lead your Charge Conferences. Over the last few weeks, I have been praying for the churches and pastors by name, a practice I will continue. I have prayed specifically for those who are beginning a new season of ministry. 1 Corinthians 3:4-9 has been a theme verse for me during this time of transition reminding me that we plant and water, till and nourish the fields, God is the one who makes it grow. I can’t wait to see what God will grow among, between, and through us in the season ahead. In joyful anticipation, Rev. Nancy Cushman

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SUM Good News Sedona United Methodist Church 110 Indian Cliffs Road Sedona, AZ 86336

Phone: 928-282-1780

Fax: 928-282-6377

Email: sedonaumc.az@gmail.com

Website: www.sedonaumc.org

Sedona United Methodist Church

Mission Statement

Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by Welcoming all people,

Worshiping God joyfully, Caring for each person, Discovering Christ’s

transforming love, and Serving God’s world.

Vision Statement

To share the happiness that is Christianity for all people.

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Get Connected and Stay Connected

You asked for it! — Electronic Giving

By popular demand SUMC now offers you the ability to make your

tithe and offering donations using your debit or credit card on our

website—www.sedonaumc.org

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