Geneseo Voice
VOLUME 8 ISSUE 6 JUNE 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: WORSHIP ASSISTANTS CELEBRATIONS PRAYER REQUESTS STEWARDSHIP REPORT
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CHURCH COUNCIL SUMMARY
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GUMC NEWS
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PASTOR’S PAGE
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EVENTS & CLASSES
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CALENDAR
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SUNDAY SERMONS
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Iowa 99 County Bible Reading Marathon What: Public Statewide Bible Reading by dividing the scriptures among our 99 counties, approximately 12 chapters per county, OR Individual Bible Reading that counts towards this goal. Where: Tama County Court House in Toledo (In case of rain, location will be Tama Meskwaki Celebration Assembly Church 900 E 5th Street, Tama, IA). When: Sunday, July 14th @ 7:14 a.m. (bring your lawn chairs) Why: “What can be more important than getting people to read their bibles and praying?”
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Please see Bulletin Board at East Doors entryway of church for signing up for the scriptures you want to read. Go to geneseoumc.org for links to Reading Charts, Reading Guide, and information on this event courtesy of Phyllis Dunlap of Dysart, IA (
[email protected]), friend to GUMC. GUMC will leave it up to the individual to attend the event but please let the office know so that your spot for reading out loud can be saved.
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GUMC NEWS
Inaugural Performance of GUMC’s Choir under the direction of Seth Butler
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The congregation was blessed with a beautiful hymn that was arranged and accompanied by Seth Butler for Mother’s Day. The hymn is called “Far Above Riches” and is sung to the tune of “Fairest Lord Jesus”. Seth Butler is the choir director. For more information on rehearsal and performances, please see Page 6.
Graduation Recognition Sunday GUMC is so proud of the graduates who were recognized during Worship on Sunday, May 19th, 2019. Among the graduates were, Heather Chingren who received her MBA, Healthcare Management, from Western Governors University. Valerie Ryan and Teagan Prouse received their High School Diplomas from Union Community School District that same afternoon! A reception of cake, punch and fellowship followed Worship.
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Mother’s Day Gifts Father’s Day Planning
Lovely plants were given to the wonderful women of GUMC who inspire us to be better human beings. A gift for Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16th, 2019 is being planned. Thank you to the Outreach & Witness Committee for the gifts!
Coffee & Conversation with the Pastor!
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Thank you to those who have participated over the past several months! We will see you all in the Fall! It has been a joy to share the Word with you and to hear your faith stories! God Bless!
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PASTOR’S PAGE
Sacred History Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance that race that is set for us.” We at the Geneseo United Methodist Church have begun a new adventure. This adventure is the writing of the third book on our Geneseo history which now covers over 150 years. Joe Brandt and Aniqa Prouse have taken on the responsibility of compiling the documentation and pictorial accounts of our history. However, all those who have gone before us, and all of us are contributors and authors of this history. Each person and each account is a vital part of our community. The first meeting was held on 15 May 2019, and there will be many more over the next year. I pray that all of us will take the opportunity to share our story and experiences here as part of this community. In Hebrews 12:1, Paul writes about a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us. It brings to mind all those who have gone before us and all those who have lived out their lives as part of this Geneseo community. Their experiences and their lives are a witness to a life of faith and community that we now proclaim. As we gather the details of our history, we do so with reverence and respect for those who have gone before us. As we share our experience in this community, we pass on a heritage to the generations to come. Please watch for events and opportunities to contribute to this project. I believe we will be blessed by it and our efforts will be a blessing for the generations to come. Blessings, Pastor Harry NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19TH, 2019 6:00 P.M. (See Page 6)
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EVENTS & CLASSES Church History Discussion with Joe Brandt & Pastor Harry Wed. June 19th, 2019 6:00 p.m. Joe Brandt and Pastor Harry will have some questionnaires available for interested individuals to review at this meeting. These will be sent out to our congregation to complete and help create the historical work. Coffee & Rolls provided. All discussions will take place in Fellowship Hall and will be recorded.
Sewing Class Sewing summer break! Sewing machines are still available for you to use at the church, sew see you in the fall!
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Vacation Bible School July 9-11, 2019 5:15 p.m.—8:15
Iowa Annual Conference 2019 June 8-11 Clergy and Laity Session 7:00 p.m., June 7 Hy-Vee Hall, Des Moines, IA Workshops June 8-10 4:00 p.m. Ac2019.iaumc.org
Prayer Shawl Ministry Thursday, June 20th, 2019 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Beverages & treats provided. Please come for fellowship even if you don’t knit or crochet. Please bring a project of your own and join us for a pleasant afternoon. Ages 14+ are welcome.
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Iowa Annual Conference 2019 June 8-11 Clergy and Laity Session 7:00 p.m., June 7 Hy-Vee Hall, Des Moines, IA Workshops June 8-10 4:00 p.m. Ac2019.iaumc.org Pastor Harry will be attending all days of the event, but he will still be checking emails You may also contact the office at (319) 478-8788.
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3127 115th Street Buckingham, IA 50612
Phone: 319-478-8788
[email protected] www.geneseoumc.org Pastor Harry’s Contact Information: 319-240-7023
[email protected] Sunday Worship at 9:15 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) at 10:30 a.m. (Sunday School will resume in the fall)
Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Save the date...
Vacation Bible School July 9-11, 2019 5:15 p.m.—8:15 p.m.
