Fall Christian education programs for children and youth will begin on Sunday, August 28^th at 9:15 AM.  The Christian Education department has new and exciting things planned.  Adults and children alike are asked to bring someone with you to start the fall classes.  As an added incentive . . . .

August 28^th is Ice Cream Sundae Sunday!  To celebrate our new beginnings, the Christian Education department is sponsoring a free sundae for everyone after worship, about 11:30 pm.  Several individuals are suppling the ice cream and bowls.  We are asking for you to bring your favorite topping.  Before church please drop your topping off near the upper kitchen.  Someone will be setting things up for us so we can all partake after worship.  (I believe it was mentioned, “Life is short.  Eat dessert first!”)

 

We are updating our address list, could you please inform us your cell phone number and your email address.  You can send it to us at giaumc@netins.net or drop it by sometime.  I also would like to have the address, phone and email address of your children if possible too.  Thanks so much –Kathy

Our prayers and sympathies go out to the family and friends of: Jay Hoogeveen, he passed away July 3, 2016 at his home.  A celebration of Life was held on Saturday, July 16th at the Griswold Community building.

   Daryl “Jack” Slama, passed away on July 10, his funeral was held at the church on Saturday morning, July 16.

You are invited to a Retirement Open House for Dwight’s 40 years of Service in the Iowa United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 27, 2016, from 3-8 PM. It will be held in the Fellowship Hall at the Lake City Union Church, 206 W. Main St., in Lake City. Cheryl and daughters, Jessica and Rebekah, are hosting the event.  If you are unable to attend, but would like to send him a card of congratulations, their new home address is 220 N. Olive St., Lake City, IA 51449.  Thanks so much!  Cheryl

Is there anyone at home who would be interested in watching the worship service at home?  We do make DVD’s of the service and take to the Care Center, we can do the same for anyone who is homebound. We even have individual DVD players that you can watch the service on.  Call the Church office 778-4178 and let Kathy know if you would be interested

Rev. Shirley Writes:

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Like Jesus’ disciples, Paul, “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you.”  (Philippians 2:4).  Thank you, thank you, thank you! 

Thank you for . . .

. . . welcoming me so warmly – even before I got here!
. . . helping me during move in day.
. . . working on the parsonage both before I arrived and even since!
. . . “bearing with me” as I try to figure out the routine and probably mess things up with a new routine.
. . . being so encouraging as I try to minister in this place while also trying to unpack the office and my home!
. . . for sharing your bounty with me – both from the “pounding” and from your gardens!  I love your home grown treasures!
. . . accepting me the way I am.
. . . for being so encouraging.  I work so much better in a positive environment!
. . . for having such good staff for me to work with – Kathy and Kyla are the best!  (I’m surprised you didn’t ask for a pastor whose name begins with “K”)!
. . . the Staff-Parish giving me such a nice welcome complete with birthday cake!
I hope there’s no one I forgot! 
Please pray with me for our church as we “set the course” for the days and months to come.  Ask God that we may grow ourselves as we help others to know of God’s love and Christ’s amazing grace.

Rev. Shirley Hoffmann Will

August Scriptures

 7.  Isaiah 1:1, 10-20, Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23, Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, Luke 12:32-40

14. Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19, Hebrews 11:29-12:2, Luke 12:49-56
21. Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, Hebrews 12:18-29, Luke 13:10-17
28.  Jeremiah 2:4-13, Psalm 81:1, 10-16, Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, Luke 14:1, 7-14

August Responsibility List

  Greeters                
  7.    Lindsay Preston & Laynie
  14.   Rich Witt
  21.  Kay Hoye
  28.  Marcia Anderson
 Liturgist
  7.    Shirley Adams
  14.   Ray Wilson
  21.  Bette Tye
  28.  David Adams
Ushers
   7.  Milton & Laura Amos
           Carol Johnk & Vivian Swearns
   14.  Gaylan &Jean Holst
            Troy & Deb Sederburg
   21   Duane & Karen Woodward,
            Robert & Bonnie Redding
   28.  Dennis & Linda Nissen,
            Steve & Stephanie Kimpson  
Communion –help serve
   7.  Chuck Rieken
Communion– Set Up
7.  Duane & Karen Woodward