Thursday, May 31, 2018

Dear Friends in Christ,I have a friend at seminary who found out one day that her teenage daughter had cancerand within two days of that lost her teenage son in a horrific car accident. Suffering doesnot begin to describe the pain that my friend was experiencing. But, as I have continuedto connect and talk with her I have been amazed at the depth of her faith. She has joy,she has hope, and she has love to share even in the midst of suffering and grief. Manypeople may think how can this be? It’s because of where she finds that hope andcomfort. In the arms of a loving God. Every day she puts a scripture on her Facebookpage that reminds her of God’s love and care even in suffering. Psalm 119:49-50 says,“Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope. My comfort in mysuffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.” God’s word gives us hope of somethingbetter. Whatever you are facing or going through remember that hope and comfortcomes in the words and arms of a loving God! Be at peace for the Lord is with you.

Blessings, Pastor Keith

On May 3 the @crpubliclibrary Board of Trusteesrecognized the AARP Foundation volunteers whospend all spring in our Downtown Library doing

“How many men does it take to fix aprojector?” Lyle Regennitter stretches tofix projector for Compass Class. Several

free tax preparation for members of ourcommunity. These AARP volunteers (along withothers who couldn’t join us) give hours of theirtime to this service which is especially targeted toindividuals over 50 who can’t afford assistance.Thank you for your time and generosity!

men gathered to give advice!???

Adults

Audio Team Looking for People to Join TheirTeam

Have you ever wondered about the view from the audio-visual console in the sanctuary? It certainly is a niceview.

The audio team is looking for a couple new people to joinour team. Commitments are pretty light with 10-15services spread over the year.

Who can join? This opportunity to serve the church is open to anyone to serve thechurch. Youth to retired and anyone in between.

Is it difficult to operate the sound board? No! It’s easier than programming a VCR oryour smart phone. We provide all the training you need at your own pace.

If you’re interested contact Bob Lee at rclee2266@gmail.com or 319-440-1224. I lookforward to hearing from you.

Celebrate Two United Methodist PastorsWho Are Retiring This YearRev. Carol SundbergJune 3, 1:00-4:00 pmTrinity St. James UMC

Rev. Michael MetzJune 17, 2:00-4:00 pmKenwood Park UMC

Celebrate Two United Methodist PastorsUnveiling of New MLK Jr. Banners

Today the African American Museum of Iowa unveiled new banners which will mark theDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge—the 12th Ave. bridge. Local artist Dominique McCoy(2nd from right in second photo) created the likeness of Dr. King. Mayor Brad Hart (St.Paul’s member) and Linn County Supervisor Stacey Walker (this year’s MLK Day speaker)unveiled the banners. LaNisha Cassell, Exective Director of the Museum presented.

Every year, half of the offering from our MLK Day event goes to the African AmericanMuseum of Iowa. Pastor Jonathan and family were able to attend this exciting communityevent!

St. Paul's Lemonade Stand Opens June 7Lemonade Stand opens on Thursday, June7, from 1:00-4:00 pm near the 3rd Avenueentrance. Delicious lemonade, cookies,and treats for pets will be served everyThursday in June, July, and August.

2 NEW Easter Listening Circles AvailableRegister on our website at:stpaulsumc.org/easter-listening-circlesIt is our hope that by participating in Easter ListeningCircles, we put ourselves in places of holy listening andlove. Please join a circle during the Easter season of newlife and new hope for us all.

Circle 6: June 25 & 26; 1:30-4:00 pm; Rev. Jerry Oakland, facilitator

Circle 7: July 10 & 12; 1:30-4:00 pm; Rev. Dr. Sherrie Ilg, facilitator

African Nationals

Request for the African NationalsFirst of all the African National Board wants to thank you for the wonderful generousdonations you have given to our African National brothers and sisters. We are in need ofseveral items: dressers; couch; television stands; vacuum cleaner. Contact Jackie Kool at319-350-4098.

African Nationals Evangelical Conference,June 22-24Everyone is welcome and invited from allchurches who believe in Jesus Christ as theirsavior. Please bring family and friends.

Friday, June 22 - 1:30-7:30 pmSaturday, June 23 - 10:00 am-7:30 pmSunday, June 24 - 11:00 am-5:00 pmat St. Paul's United Methodist Church (1340 3rdAvenue SE, Cedar Rapids).Questions please contact Pastor Daniel Niyonzima at 319-202-0211 or Church Office319-363-2058 ext. 228 or email dniyonzima@stpaulsumc.org.

Arts Ministry & Music

Four Paintings LeftThere are four paintings by Joanne Havran that can still be purchased. Check them out inthe Upper Room and then place your offer in the box marked. (NO minimum bid isrequired) Help St Paul’s Arts Ministry with your purchase and enjoy this painting for yearsto come.

Peace Bells Ceramics Workshop, June 14Join us from 5:30-7:00 pm in Art Space(Upper Room). Make a set of clay peacebells to hang on your patio or in youryard! In this class, Joyce St. Clair Voltz ofthe Iowa Ceramics Center and GlassStudio will guide you to make two bellsthat will be strung together to chime. Thebells will be formed the evening of class

and will be fired and glazed at theCeramics Center. The bells will beavailable for pickup at St. Paul’s withinone month. This class will be limited to15 participants (6 minimum). Pleaseregister in the office by June 8. The costis $25 and includes instruction, clay, useof tools, kiln firing and glaze. Pleasebring your payment to the class. Anyquestions, contact Stephanie Heifner (stephanie.heifner@gmail.com).

Care, Serve, & Outreach

Neighborhood Meal & Enrichment ProgramBegins Monday, June 4We need lots of volunteers! Free mealsserved Monday through Friday from12:00-1:00 pm in the Wesley Center. Ifyou would like to help, sign up at theConnection Center. There are greeting,serving, dish washing, and sit downjobs. Sign up online atneighborhoodmeals.org.

2018 Relay for Life is Coming Soon!June 8th, 7:00-11:00 pm at Kingston Stadium

7:00pm - Opening Ceremony includes Survivor and Support PersonCelebration Laps1st Lap Cancer Survivors Only will line up to take a victory lap!2nd Lap The Support Persons will be invited to join their survivorand take a lap of support and appreciation.*Golf carts will be available at Relay to assist people around thetrack for the opening laps or at any time during the Relay.

Summer Host Week for Family Promise, June 10-17

St. Paul’s will host Family Promise next week. The family we will be hostingis a family of five from the Congo. Some of our St. Paul’s African Nationalswill be doing some of the cooking since this family still prefers African food(they are trying some American food like lasagna), but if you are able toprovide a meal (either cook it yourself or pair up with one of our African

Nationals families), spend a couple of hours in the evening getting to know this family, orare willing to spend a night at St. Paul’s as an Overnight Host, stop by the ConnectionCenter this Sunday and volunteer.

Transform a Home, Transform a Life“Transform a home, transform a life,” is the theme ofMatthew 25’s Transform Week 2018. Eighteen home andcommunity projects will be undertaken by more than one-hundred and fifty volunteers. This year, St. Paul’s ishelping with funds and volunteers at three differenthomeowner projects during the week of June 25-29th.Individuals of all skill levels, from clean-up to in-depth

construction experience are needed. Volunteer all week or just for one day. Sign up athttp://www.hub25.org/event/transform-2018/ or contact Jana Bodensteiner(jana@hub25.org) at 362-2214 for more information.

Thanks In Part to Our Apportionment Gifts......The Shalom Spirituality Center in Dubuque recently played host to students attendinglicensing school. All persons who are not ordained as elders are required to have alicense for pastoral ministry to preach and perform the duties of a pastor in a localchurch.

The Iowa licensing school offers one week of concentrated learning that meets theeighty hours of course work and classroom instruction required by the General Board ofHigher Education and Ministry. Students are introduced to a variety of resources forministry on topics such as public worship, preaching, pastoral care, mission, spiritualformation, Christian education, evangelism, and United Methodist history anddistinctiveness.

For more information CLICK HERE

Children & Youth

June Jubilee for Youth, June 23, 6:00-8:30 pmCome swim, chat, and hang out with oldand new friends at the Morton’s at 234516th st NW Cedar Rapids Iowa. Hot dogsand lemonade provided. Please bring afood to share if you can! For questions orneed a ride, email Nathan Morton atnathanjm183@gmail.com or call 319 5506550.

Vacation Bible School, July 14On Saturday July 14, 2018 from noon -3:00pm St. Paul’s will be having FUN WITHJESUS Carnival at the Water Park.This event will include Bible Story Stations for allchildren 3 years old– 4th Grade, a carnival withbouncy houses, dunk tank, splash pad, bubbletub, Balloon Man, face painting, cotton candy,snow cones, slushies, popcorn, hot dogs andother treats for the family. There will also be achalk walk sidewalk art event going on and

other activities for the whole community. All are welcome!!

Jesus Walks on Water and other “water” related Bible stories will be presented. Your child will have funlearning about the power of God through Jesus His Son.• Children’s Crafts.• Water Balloon Dodge Ball, Go fish, and other games• Visit all the booths and have your passport stamped to win a prize!• develop a closer relationship with God as we learn, worship & pray together.• form and strengthen friendships in a Christian environment.

Do you have questions about our Fun with Jesus Carnival at the Water Park? Please contact KrisitnSimon, Co-Chair Carnival Committee 319-363-2058 or ksimon@stpaulsumc.org.

SPRINT - Free Summer Youth ProgramRegistration Open May 16-June 8SPRINT is a free Summer youth program for children ages 4 to 12. Registration is May16th through June 8th. Program starts June 11th. Contact the church for more informationat 319-363-2058

Youth News WeekThanks to Mortons, AntonJensens, Neighbors, Pitts, Reisens, Sears, and Petersen families for takingcare of Flag Fundraiser over Memorial Day for the Optimist Club! June 14 we are still in need of drivers

with vans or trucks to haul the flags! Please sign up athttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4fa4a82ba46-stpauls2

Youth (5-12th) BBQ June 6 Youth at church. 5:15-7:00pm with hangout after till 8:00.

All-Church BBQ picnic on Wed, June 13 at Bever Pavilion from 5:15-8:00 pm.

SEND IN paperwork in for the mission trips ASAP! Houston Mission Trip July 21-29, 2018. Fill outpackets available online as soon as you can too! Cost is $450 for adults and $200 for Youth, contactPastor Keith. http://www.stpaulsumc.org/word-ministries and Mid-High Mission Trip June 19-23,2018! We will be repairing, cleaning and maintenance on the grounds of the Pictured Rocks UnitedMethodist camp. For the fun day we hope to go tubing on the Monticello River. Use this link for thepacket on the website! http://0n.b5z.net/i/u/10234489/f/Flyer/Pictured_Rocks_Camp_2018.pdf

Calling on interested leaders or HELPERS to facilitate and support Summer Sunday school forgrades 5-8! Check out the curriculum info and sign up at thislink: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4fa4a82ba46-5th8th

UMW

United Methodist Women Dare to DreamBOLDLY

Deb Streff and Barb Oakland joined 7000women in Columbus, Ohio May 18-20 incelebrating 150 years of women’s bolddreams for a peaceful and equitableworld. Women from around the countryand across the continents gathered at the2018 UMW Assembly to be re-energized inworking boldly for economic justice,climate justice, racial justice, and maternaland child health. These are goals of UnitedMethodist Women, the largest laywomen’s organization in the world. Wepledge to continue to put faith, hope, andlove into action on behalf of those whosuffer. God calls us to be BOLD in thiswork!

PrayersPray for...

The Church of Jesus Christ and the Iowa Annual Conference of the UnitedMethodist Church, June 8-11, 2018.

Congratulations to the 2018 Graduates...

Sarah Altemeier; Samantha Benne ; Kelsi Debrower; Ella Doss; Stella Doss; GrantFinneman; Collin Fristad; Geuriane Vick Bangwete; Ma hew Lyman; Sydney Miller;Justin Moore; Anna Ridnour; Anna Weber; and Avada Taylor.

Celebrating in the Joy of Baptism (corrected)...

Barrett Frances Kimmich, son of Brent and Katie Kimmich; brother of Corrin andAiley Kimmich, grandson of Richard and Mary Hurlbut; Alan and Charlene Kimmich.

Continued healing and grace:Theodora Dvorak (Wayne)Diane Berrett (Bob)Carrie Cummins (Jamie CumminsDaughter)Pauline BeldingWinifred TvrdikRichard Harken (Marilyn)Linda HadleyBill Galli (Kay)Carol Curry (Holli Schneekloth’smother)Marguerita NyandwiMacumi EliasAtlas Cokman (Heidi & Rob Hanson’sgrandson)Justin Ilg (Sherrie & Larry Ilg’s son)Clyde SatterlyRena Brodt (Dale)Tim White (Michelle LeCompte)Audrey SwalleyQuinn Anton Jensen (Nancy & BriceAntonJensen’s son)Kathryn Lindsay (Gary Lindsay’smother)Neoma Starnes (Duane)Dick Hansen (Laverna)Katherine Martensen; ClydeCammackRhemi Studt (Ashley & MatthewStudt)Angela Shultz

Rhonda VictoriaCarrie Cummins (Jamie’s daughterand Steve and Kathy Davis’granddaughter)Edie NekolaJim & Rose MildenRaine Allen (Dixie & Roger Allen’sgranddaughter)Mariana Joseph (FaidaNshimirimana’s daughter)Charman Banks (John)Patricia Oostenryk (LoriMontgomery’s mother)James WaheNora Mae VanceSteve Dix (Dixie Allen’s brother)Louise Single (Fred)Pauline BeldingMyrna CooneySandy Pingel (Gloria Ford’s daughter)Wilma ShadleRobert Moore (Lee Moore’s father)Jody SloanMarti & Spence Grayson (DaveMahlke’s sister and brother-in-law)Mina Arbore (John)John McQuilkin (Jean Kwader’sfather)Ryan VickPam AnslynKris Yahn (Steve)Matthew Hudson (Fran Nathanson)

Memorial prayers for the family andfriends of:

Wayne Dvorak (Theodora)Vivian Fread (grandmother of ReginaAnderson)Gene MahanyMarci Schurk (Robert)Donna Meeks

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Worship is for the whole family. While childcare is available in our nursery for allSunday morning services, we welcome children of all ages at all worship services.

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