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The Voyager The Monthly Newspaper of the Emmetsburg First United Methodist Church
Emmetsburg First United Methodist Church
801 Broadway, PO Box 99
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
712-852-2154 [email protected]
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The Voyager The Monthly Newspaper of the Emmetsburg First United Methodist Church
September 2016
Phone: (712) 852-2154
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.emmetsburgumc.com
Rev. Louie Q. Gallo, Pastor
Marsha Duhn, Secretary Youth Leader
Ronia Klootwyk, Office Assistant
WE SURVIVED ASIA’S LONGEST DUAL ZIPLINE by Pastor Louie
I will never forget what Chad Loomis told me before I left for the Philippines. He said, “
Pastor Louie, don’t forget to have fun”. To Chad, thank you for saying those words. I never planned to have much fun as my mind was focused on three things on our vaca-
tion; first, to see Beng’s family whom we have not seen since 2011; second, to share God’s Message to my former parishioners as I was scheduled to preach on August 7 ;
and third, our scheduled fellowship with all the pastors and deaconesses of the MOLDEN District of Northwest Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference. Praise the Lord that Beng
and I were able to accomplish them, but those words of Chad kept coming back;
“Pastor Louie, don’t forget to have fun”.
Conquering Asia’s longest dual Zipline was the best fun we had during our
vacation. It is almost a mile long- a really extreme adventure. I felt like superman flying through the sky at 50 mph at 4,700 feet above sea level . It was an adrenaline
rush! It was a breath-taking, nerve-cracking, heart-pumping experience . We were there for a whole day and enjoyed the quietness of nature. It was also a moment of
truly appreciating the beauty of God’s creation. Dahilayan Forest Park was a place of rest and refreshment , a time of quieting our souls before God. Hallelujah !
Jesus Christ our Lord is awesome!
Pastor Louie and Beng
Adobo & Rice
(Beng’s 2 Cents)
HOME WHERE I BELONG Part 1
As of this writing, I consider myself well-rested from 2 bouts with the flu, headaches and 1 bout
with asthma—all from coping with Philippine weather. It suddenly occurred to me that tropical
weather has become an enemy—Lord have mercy!
The first thing I did when I got back home was hug my Mom really tight. Five years is such a long
time not being able to see her and catch up. Second was the much-awaited food trip! And boy did
I enjoy it! My Mom prepared my favorite food and I ate like there was no tomorrow! Plus-my High
School best friend, Lea Dometita, aka Jedd, came over to visit me in my province
(Cagayan De Oro) and I treated her to a smorgasbord of local food. The best that my island could
offer is seafood—caught fresh. You can have it brought fresh to your doorstep or cooked in a
restaurant. There’s nothing like feasting with your family and friends!
I can’t wait to have another vacation!
I missed out on wading at the beach because the heat was killing me and Louie—so much so
that I had to get a haircut! But all is well! We’re back safe and sound. Thanks to all who made
this trip possible—God bless your hearts!
My Mom’s most patronized sea-
food vendor, his name is Toto—
he’s weighing seaweed;
Louie’s favorite
Me and bestie, Lea at a restaurant named
Prawn House by the bay.
September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30
5:30 Worship
5:30 Worship Offices Closed
Offices closed
5:30 Worship
4:00 Intercessory
Prayer
Purple = Bible Study
Blue = Youth
Green = Prayer
Red = Meetings
Pink = Fellowship
Groups
Orange = Worship
Services
Cobalt = Events
Offices Closed
Offices Closed
8:00 p.m.
6:00 Intensified
Prayer Meeting 6:30 Finance
7:30 Ad Council
9:30 Bible Study
1:30 PARC Hall
Dev.
7:00 Emmaus
9:30 Young at
Hearts
6:30 Praise
Team Practice
1:30 PALS &
Trinity 3
6:00 Intensified
Prayer Meeting
6:00 Intensified
Prayer Meeting
8:45 Sunday School
10:00 Worship
6:00 Confirmation
6:00 Intensified
Prayer Meeting
4:00 Intercessory
Prayer
9:30 Bible Study
1:30 PARC Hall
Dev.
7:00 ELF
5:30 Worship
With Communion
4:00 Intercessory
Prayer
6:30 Praise
Team Practice
Home against
Estherville
Offices Closed 9:00 Worship
With Communion
6:00 Confirmation
6:30 Praise Team
Practice
9:30 Bible Study
1:30 PARC Hall
9:30 Bible Study
1:30 PARC Hall
8:45 Sunday School
10:00 Worship
6:00 Confirmation
6:30 Praise
Marsha’s
office Closed!
8:45 Sunday School
10:00 Worship
6:00 Confirmation
6:00 Intensified
Prayer Meeting Offices Closed
At Sibley-Ocheyedan
Home—Western
Christian Hull
Home—Okoboji
Orange City—
Unity Christian
THEN FEED
JUST ONE!
Starting 8:00 am—
12:00 Noon
Youth Group
Begins! After
School on the 7th
1 Johnny Hurley
2 Tracie Schulz
3 Lynn James
6 Richard Bisenius
7 Reba Williams
8 Jordan Hoyman
9 Lori Morey
Linda Miller
Judy Mullen
Brian Williams
10 Dilene Larsen
Roger Lenz
13 Joshua Fog
14 Trenton Ditch
Michelle James
15 Kelsey Hurley
17 Tyler Beving
18 Pat Higley
Todd Simonson
Linda Welander
19 Diane Hoyman
Becky Jamison
Matt Schmidt
Clint Welander
20 Pat Anderson
Jeff Morey
Amy Ver Mulm
21 Sonya Duhn
Ellen Saxton
Dave Weisbrod
22 David Kassel
23 Darlene Naig
25 Laura Anliker
James Coakley
Emily Hankey
Eric Hankey
26 Richard Henrich
27 Bill Frevert
28 Bryar Olson
Caitlyn Stevens
29 Cory Coakley
Julie Hoyman
Brenda Larsen
Jason Stevens
30 Justin Kerber
1 Tami & Brian Culver
4 Marje & Doug Merrill
5 Brenda & Todd Bell
9 Becky & Jon Jamison
11 Cindy & Tom Magee
Deb & Jim Wickman
18 Carolina & Doug Green
Kathy & Mickey Cooke
19 Pam & Jed Beschorner
Donna & Jim Wirtz
23 Sonya & Judd Duhn
Lynne & Steve Farnsworth
Mangoes as big as my face!
Breakfast with my family (left to
right: me, my Mom, Pastor Louie,
Cheryl—my sister-in-law, Miles-my
brother and Caleb-my nephew)
Seafood platter with Fried
Shrimp, Grilled Tilapia, Grilled
Squid, Kinilaw (our local version
of Sashimi) and condiments
Our Church Staff
Pastor Louie Gallo
Secretary/Youth Director: Marsha Duhn
Treasurer: Lois Stanley
Custodian: John Strohman
Organists/Pianists: Rosemary Matthews and
Kelley Fog. Substitutes: Laura Gustafson and
Paige Naig
Praise & Worship Team: Ruth Hand,
Matthew Hill Lisa Siebrecht, Lori Morey,
Devin Morey, Beng Gallo, and
Pastor Louie Gallo
Choir Director: Dave Fog with Accompanist:
Kelley Fog
We would like to thank everyone for coming to the
Annual Church Picnic on Sunday, August 21st.
Thank you to Linda and Doug Welander, Sylvia
and Dave Ballman, Marilyn Carlstrom, and Lois
Stanley. Also, thank you to everyone that brought
such a wonderful variety of very good food.
Janice and Ken Kassel
There is still time to support the new Family Life
Center. Be a part of this amazing facility. This will
be used for: Youth Group, Funeral Dinners, Showers,
Family Gatherings of all kinds.
Any and all donations are welcome, nothing is too
small.
First United Methodist Church
Administrative Church Council Minutes
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
In attendance: (8), Arlene Aldrich, Karen Chism, Marsha Duhn, Brian Garrels, Kent Klootwyk, Cindy Magee, Marje Merrill, Lisa Siebrecht,
Call to order: Brian Garrels called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes from June 8, 2016, Motion to approve: Kent Klootwyk, Seconded: Lisa Siebrecht, Approved as written.
Treasurer’s Report: Brian Garrels reported the July, 2016 Treasurer’s Report, Motion to approve: Kent Klootwyk, Seconded: Karen Chism, Approved as revised.
Committee Reports:
Nurturing Ministries Planning Team: Marsha Duhn
Marsha will attend a Children’s Ministry Workshop in Ankeny August 27
Youth Groups will start September 7
Sunday School will start September 11
Sunday School 8:45 and Church 10:00 will return starting September 11
Outreach Ministries Planning Team: Rosie Argabright
No Report
Witness Ministries Planning Team: No Report
Administrative Committees:
Chair of SPRC: Cindy Kassel No Report
Chair of Finance: Brian Garrels: Brian reported on the response to the letters and calls of the Capital Campaign: Pledges are below expectations, Finance Committee needs to know everyone’s level of support before they can move forward with further decisions. Calls will continue from committee.
Chair of Trustees: Marje Merrill and Lisa Siebrecht
Marj is still waiting on further information regarding the windmill issue on the farm
Lisa working on the cement issue on the front steps and on the North side by the curb
Season Center was given a 90 day notice
Concerns for the piano were expressed
Chair of Endowment Committee: Kent Klootwyk No Report
Lay Leadership Vice Chair: No Report
Chair of History Committee: Anne Carney and Myram Tunnicliff No Report
Memorial Commmittee: No Report
Other Committee/Additional New Business:
Webpage Issues were discussed, Motion to terminate services with current provider made by Kent Klootwyk, Seconded: Lisa Siebrecht. Approved.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm
Closing Prayer
Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Submitted by Recording Secretary: Cindy Magee
I would like to take a minute to say Thank You to everyone in this wonderful
Church Family! We joined this church 19 years ago and have always felt like
part of the family. I never imagined that one day I would be your Secretary
and Youth Directory. I am so happy to be here every day helping everyone that
comes in the door or calls. I worked for Emmetsburg Reporter for 25 years. I
made a lot of very good friends at the newspaper, and had a lot of fun most of
the time. I really believe that had I not worked there, I would not have met
most of the people that I know now. Being here is so relaxing and welcoming
that I can’t imagine myself working anywhere else.
I believe that God wanted me to be here, to work for and with all of you. When
I was asked if I wanted to apply for this job, I said “I don’t even know were my
resume is”. That night I told God, if this is something I should do, please let me
know. I was getting things ready for Kiersten’s graduation and the first box I
opened, there were my resumes right on top. I honestly had no idea where they
were, but God had a plan for me.
Know that my door is always open and I will do my best for all of you.
Marsha Duhn
Tuesday, Sept. 20th
Marsha’s
Youth Group
Begins Wed,
Sept.7th. After
school
Monday—Thursday
8:00 am—Noon
1:00—4:00 pm
Sunday School Starts September 11th, 8:45
Teachers Needed!
Praise & Worship Team meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
If you are interested in joining the praise
team please speak with Pastor Louie or Beng.
This is a great way to have fun and sing
praises to the Lord!
Don’t forget,
Sunday
Worship will
return to
10 am
starting
Sept. 11, 2016
Bible Study with Beng
Bible Study for beginner through
experience learners. This Bible study
group is lead by Beng and we discuss
one chapter of the Bible per week. Join
us for an in-depth study of the scriptures
and more!
Wednesday mornings at 9:30am
Bible Study at Emerald Oaks
UPPER ROOM Bible Study each Wednesday
at 1:30 p.m. Study is open to anyone desiring
fellowship and growth. Refreshments are not
served but we do have food for the soul!
Emerald Oaks ~Wednesday’s at 1:30 p.m.
2603 17th St, Emmetsburg
Call Myram at 852-2474 for
more information
Prayer Group
Opportunities:
Mondays at 4:00 p.m.
at Willow Ridge
Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
at Ruth Hand’s
You are invited to join this
fun, friendly and entertaining
group for devotions,
refreshments and fun the last
Tuesday of each month.
September 27 at 9:30 a.m.
Fellowship
Group
Walk to Emmaus Reunion Group
Meets the 4th Wednesday of each
month at 7:00 p.m.
Next meeting is:
Wednesday, September 28
7:00 p.m.
Evening Ladies Fellowship
Meets 3rd Wednesday of each
month at 7:00 p.m.
September 21 at the church.
Peace & Love (PALS)
Meets 3rd Thursday of each month at
1:30 p.m.
September 15.
Trinity 3
Meets 3rd Thursday of each
month at 1:30 p.m.
September 15.
You are invited to join the Bell Choir this Fall!
Practices are Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. The Bell
Choir performs the 3rd Sunday each month during
the worship service. The ability to read music is
helpful, but not required.
Bell choir will restart in the fall, no official date is set.
David Ballman is the Bell Choir Director.
Join the Chancel Choir in the Fall!
Choir practices are the 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month at 9:00 a.m.,
then sing during the worship service following practice.
We will start again on Sunday, September 11, hope to see you there.
Singers of all ages and levels are welcome. The ability to read music is helpful, but not
required. High School students are encouraged to join for community service. David Fog
is the choir director & Kelley Fog is the accompanist.
Kiersten Duhn
309 Freeman Volmer
3115 Richardson, Ct. Rm. 309
Ames, Iowa 50013-0034
Chelsea Strohman
121 Beach Ave, Unit 302
Ames, Iowa 50014
Kyle Kassel
University of Minnesota
Middlebrook Hall
412 22nd Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Christian Strohman
ICCC Box 252
One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Lane Ver Mulm
Northwestern College
101 7th Street SW
Orange City, IA 51041
Above are the addresses of some of our college
students who are away from us. Feel free to drop
them a card or homemade goodies once in awhile.
I know they would appreciate hearing from
everyone. If you have a student you would like on
this page, please contact me and let me know.
Marsha
If you or a love one is
hospitalized please call
the church to inform us.
The hospital does not
and will not call us.
Please keep Marlys Lee (sister of Florence Malm) Judy
Ellis (sister in law of Ted & Vicki Ellis), Baby Boy
Gavin, Lois Lowman, Cole McDonough, Curtis
Boekemeier, Cindy Kassel, Ruth Hand, Marilyn
Newbauer (Jim Hock’s sister), Ted Strohman, Deb
Wickman, Jane Stevens, Adolph Knobloch
(Tami Culver’s Uncle), Lois Lowman,
Vi Sampson, Ruth Ann Streufert, Vivian Gould, and
others in your daily prayers, including those who have
been hospitalized and our military members.
To be included in the Prayer Chain, please
contact the church office or Vicki Ellis at
[email protected] or call at 402-651-4995.
Check out our NEW and IMPROVED website.
Go to www.EmmetsburgUMC.com,
let me know what you think!