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News and Notes from Grace & Wesley September 26, 2019

To be consecrated means to be dedicated to a sacred purpose. Throughout Scripture we find exam-

ples of God consecrating ordinary individuals for sacred duties: Samuel, Elijah, David, and so on. As disciples of

Jesus Christ, we too have been consecrated by God. Our sacred purpose is to continue allowing Jesus to build

his kingdom in and through us as Grace and Wesley United Methodist Churches.

Jesus described the Kingdom of God as both the present and future work of the Spirit of God in and

through his disciples. It is a kingdom in which the Spirit of God empowers Christ’s faithful witnesses to share,

promote, and live out Christ’s Good News of salvation, peace, and love. On Consecration Sunday we will cele-

brate the fact that Christ has entrusted this sacred purpose to us!

The time, service, and money we pour into our respective churches are an investment in the Kingdom of

God. We invest our time and talents in the church in order to exercise the very gifts God has planted within us,

thus strengthening and building the Body of Christ. We invest our energy in service to the Church in order to

reach out in compassion and love to one another as well as to those outside the walls of Grace and Wesley. We

invest our money in the Church in order to faithfully return to God what God has entrusted to us, thus demon-

strating our faithfulness and enabling the ministries of the Church to thrive.

As you consider the investment you are willing to make in the Kingdom of God through Grace and Wes-

ley in the coming year, I would like you to consider our sermon series on the covenants found in scripture. In

each of the covenants (Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus), God makes promises to His people.

The story of Scripture demonstrates how God is always faithful to keep the covenant promises he makes to his

people.

The story of scripture also demonstrates that we are expected to faithfully keep these covenants as well.

Thankfully, through the covenant of Jesus, we are offered grace when we fail to keep covenant with God; how-

ever, our growth as Christians depends on our willingness to keep growing in our covenant faithfulness. I be-

lieve God is challenging each and every one of us to keep up our end of the covenant when it comes to support-

ing Christ’s church with our prayer, service, witness, and financial resources. God expects this from all of us.

Are you willing to commit to this kind of covenant faithfulness this year? My hope is that we will all

prayerfully consider how Christ is challenging each one of us to keep covenant with our faithful God in regards

to the monetary investment we are prepared to make in the Church this year. I pray that we, as a church, will

experience the Kingdom of God in new, exciting, life giving ways in the coming year as we live out the purposes

for which God created us!

I also hope you will join us for Consecration Sunday on October 20th. We will place on the altar the finan-

cial commitments each of us are willing to make in the coming year and will celebrate our consecration with a

meal following the service.

2019

GRACE & WESLEY

In the Hospital?

Please be sure to let the church office know if you or a loved one is in the hospital. Pastors and church-es don’t have the access to the patient lists that they used to and for some reason there are times

when patients don’t show up on the list.

Bottom line: If you or a loved one is admitted to the hospital and would like a visit from the pastor,

call the church (641-423-6549). Thanks!

September 26, 2019

Next Newsletter Deadline

Have something to put in the next newsletter? Write up an article and get it to the church office! The deadline for the next newsletter is Monday, October 28. (Newsletter will be mailed October 31.)

October programs released!

Lifetree Café at Wesley

The October schedule for Life tree Café has been released and we have some great themes coming up. Week of October 6: “I Lived in a

Dumpster: how a homeless teenager rose to the top of

her class”

Week of October 13: “Surviving the Death of a Loved One:

finding peace in your time of loss”

Week of October 20: “Loving Those with Cancer: how to

cope, care and give hope”

Week of October 27: “Zombies! What’s the Fascination?”

Lifetree Café is offered three times each week. The first is an 8:00 a.m. Tuesday morning session at Pies & More. We have a 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening group that meets at Hardee’s. On Friday afternoons a group meets at Kentucky Ridge on South Kentucky Avenue at

1:00 p.m.

Movie Fellowship for Adults

Saturday, October 12, 6:00 P.M. potluck with movie following

“Run the Race” (1hr 40m) PG

Against the backdrop of high school football and track, two brothers in a small Southern town face escalating problems with two different world views. Tim Tebow acts as an executive producer on the film.

Come for the 5:00 P.M. Saturday night worship service and stay for the 6:00 P.M. potluck (bring a dish to share, your own table service and beverage) with movie following. The movie will start by 7:00 P.M.

Healthy Living Clinic

The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Heath offers Healthy Living Clinics to county residents age 55 and older. There is no charge. However, contributions are encouraged in order to keep the clinic running. The clinic is an annual health screening and does not replace a physician’s care. To make an appointment, call the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health Senior Health Clinic: (641) 421-9316.

HEALTHY LIVING CLINICS

Oct. 7 St. John’s Episcopal, 120 1st St NE

Oct. 16 Senior Activity Center, 326 4th St. NE

Oct. 30 IOOF, 1037 19th St SW

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS Oct. 8 (8:15-9:00 AM) First Citizens Bank HC Movie, Cinema West, 4710 4th Street SW, Mason City Oct. 10 (10:30-11:30 AM) Senior Activity Center, 326 4th St. NE

CHARGE CONFERENCE

Monday, October 7

6:30-8:30 PM

Manly

September 26, 2019 GRACE & WESLEY

The Wesley and Grace church councils would like to re-mind you …

October is Pastor Appreciation Month.

This is the perfect time for us to offer words of encourage-ment and show our appreciation to Pastor Craig for his

service to our congregations.

Wesley’s Fall Festival

Swiss Steak Supper Thursday, October 10

5-7 PM (or until gone!)

Menu Swiss steak

Mashed potatoes & gravy Vegetable

Fresh-baked bread Pumpkin roll & Beverage

$10.00 adults $5.00 5-12 years/ under 5 free

Carry outs Available!

Drive Thru on 14th

St SE until 6:30 PM!

Office Sitters Needed!

Patty will be on vacation with her

siblings exploring Tennessee,

South Carolina and Georgia on October 14-25.

That means we are looking for office sitters!

No special skills are required! We just

need someone who can be in the office from 9

AM—noon to answer the phone, distribute mail,

fold some bulletins, etc. No computer work!

If you would be able to help out one or

more of these days, just call the office at 423-

6549...or sign up on the bulletin stub in your

Wesley weekly bulletin.

Thank you for your help!

Kindness Project

Lincoln School is in desperate need

of shoes for the children. They are

getting requests from students

whose shoes are broken or too

small or too big.

Smaller sizes are needed, like youth

sizes 4, 5, 6 and maybe some adult

5, 6 or 7’s. The greatest need is for boy’s shoes, but

they will happily take anything.

(If you have smaller sizes, Roosevelt is always in need

of shoes and winter boots as well (especially boys or

gender neutral.)

September 26, 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday F r iday Sa turday

1

Lifetree Cafe at Pies &

More, 8 AM

Staff, 10:15

2 Lifetree Café, 6:30 PM at Hardees

3

UMW Executive

Board, 3:30 PM

4

Lifetree Café at

Kentucky Ridge, 1

PM

5

Worship. 5

Communion

6

Worship, 9:00

Communion

SS, 9:30

7

CHARGE

CONFERENCE

6:30-8:30 at Manly

Boy Scouts

8


More, 8 AM

Staff, 10:15

Church Council, 6 PM

9 Choir, 5 PM Lifetree Café, 6:30 PM at Hardees

10

SWISS STEAK

SUPPER

5-7 PM

(or until gone)

11

Lifetree Café at

Kentucky Ridge, 1

PM

12

Golden Age Break-

fast @ Village

Court, 8:30

Worship, 5

Movie & Potluck, 6

PM

13

Worship, 9:00

SS, 9:30

Choir sings

14

Boy Scouts

15


More, 8 AM

Staff, 10:15

16

Lifetree Café, 6:30 PM at Hardees

17

Sarah Leah, 9:30

Priscilla, 6:30 PM

Men’s Club , 6 PM

18

Lifetree Café at

Kentucky Ridge, 1

PM

19

Middlers

Breakfast, 9 AM

Worship, 5

500 Club, 6 PM

20

Worship, 9:00

SS, 9:30

21

Community Kitchen, 4

Boy Scouts

22


More, 8 AM

Staff, 10:15

23


24

25

Lifetree Café at

Kentucky Ridge, 1

PM

26

Worship, 5

27

Worship, 9:00

SS, 9:30

28

Turn in newsletter

items by noon!

Boy Scouts

29

Cub Scouts, 6:30-8


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NEWSLETTER

Wesley 2019

Patty Vacation

Patty Vacation

WESLEY NEWS September 26, 2019

The 40th Annual Mission Ingathering will be held across Iowa on Saturday, November 2. The Purpose of Mission Ingathering is to show the love of Christ to the world's people by ministering to their needs. The kits will be sent to Midwest Mission for distribution in

response to requests within and beyond the United States for humanitarian and disaster relief.

A display of kits is in the church library with a list of items to be included in each kit. You do not need to bring a complete kit but may

purchase any of the items needed for the kits which will then be assembled at the Church.

Here’s what is still needed:

HYGIENE KITS help disaster victims reclaim their dignity and self-respect. They include:

1 new hand towel (15" x 25" up to 17" x 27")

1 large sturdy comb (at least 6 inches of teeth) 1 toenail or fingernail clipper - no emery boards or metal files

1 new adult sized toothbrush in original sealed wrapper 1 gallon size re-sealable bag

10 adhesive bandages (3/4" by 3") common household bandages acceptable

1 bath-sized bar of soap in wrapper (3 oz. bar or larger): No Ivory or Jergens

Wesley’s 2019 Year of Giving Back For October we have had a request to help those at Prai-rie Ridge. Prairie Ridge has offered hope and healing to the people of North Iowa for over 40 years for substance

abuse and mental health problems.

Below is a list of items that both men and women could use when coming into their 28 day residential program. NOTE: All items must be alcohol free and travel size or one month supply since they are only at Prairie Ridge 28 days. Many of their residents are literally dropped off at

the door with what they are wearing.

*Floss, tooth brush, toothpaste *Feminine hygiene items *Shampoo, body wash, soap, conditioner *Deodorant *Mouthwash (alcohol free) *Lotions *Facewash, makeup remover wipes *Hand sanitizers (alcohol free) *Books, magazines - new or old By each of us doing just a little, we can help someone working to rebuild their lives. Philippians 2:4, ESV: "Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others."

New DVD’s

in the Church Library!

Following is a list of DVD movies re-

cently placed in the church library.

Check them out as you would a book

by completing the library card found

inside the DVD case with date checked out and borrower’s name.

Place the card in the tan file box by Title. When DVD is returned

place the card back in the DVD case. Return DVD to shelf.

Amazing Grace

The Book of Ruth – Journey of Faith

Courageous – Honor Begins at Home

Fireproof

Gifted Hands – The Ben Carson Story

God’s NOT Dead

God’s NOT Dead2

Moses

The Passion of The Christ

The River Within

Simon Peter – Flawed but Faithful Disciple

(DVD was shown as part of the Bible study held earlier this year)

Son of God

War Room – Prayer is a Powerful Weapon

The Wesley Men’s Club

will meet on on Thursday, October 17 at 6 PM.

All men are welcome to join us!

September 26, 2019 WESLEY NEWS

Hospital Ins & Outs since 8-21-2019: Shirley Sharp, Charlotte Parcher, Steve DeLong, Ron

Gettman

Condolences: to the friends and family of Dick Rasmuson who passed away on 8/23...to the friends and family of Larry Lee who passed away on 9/3...to Dorothy Yanney on the loss of her daughter.

Thank You! Thank you to Pastor Craig for the visits to Dick and the meaningful funeral message. Many thanks to all who helped at the lunch They did a super job. Thanks for the cards, memorials and caring messag-es. We feel blessed. The Family of Dick Rasmuson I would like to thank the Wesley Ladies UMW for the healing prayers for my surgery. Thanks again to the Wesley UMW and Charlotte for the card. God Bless. Steve DeLong Thank you to all who have helped make rhubarb pies and pumpkin rolls. Many hands make light work. Your help is truly appreciated! Donna Sutcliffe The family of Carolyn Jean Parks want to thank those that made calls, sent cards and visited us during the time of her passing. Dorothy Yanney and Family

October

2 Steve DeLong 3 Lisa Trainer 4 Marcy Ballantyne 5 Ron Gettman 8 JoAnn Gerbig 9 Sandy Crooks, Todd Broers 12 Al Deike 13 Delton Dixon, Janet Clemons 14 JoAnn McCallum, Vivian Lincicum, Sara Broers, Todd & Sara Broers, John & DeAnn Halligan 15 Kristie Whitehill 16 Karen Bull, Roger Peterson 17 Hal Minear, Randy Lincicum 18 Mary Everhart, Gary Sutcliffe 19 Dick Jass, Don Ohden 20 Alberta Robinette, Laurent & Fifi Pongo 21 Merle Mikkelson 22 Gage Juhl 23 Deb Kranz, Lincoln Vorba 24 Judy Kamps, Janine Hammarstedt 25 Ledger Mensink, Myles Manson 26 Megan Retterath, Hal & Beckie Minear 27 Sandra Lockwood 28 Sue Deike 30 Orville & Mary Alverson

Wesley Financial Update

Financial giving for the last 5 weeks:

8/25: $2872 9/1: $4316 9/8: $2481 9/15: $2152 9/22: $2482

United Methodist Women Notes

“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the

Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you

a future with hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 NRSV

Executive Board Meeting Thurs., October 3, 3:30 pm Unit Meeting Thurs., October 10

Wesley Annual Swiss Steak Supper Circle Meetings: Sarah Leah Circle Thursday, October 17, 9:30 am Priscilla Circle Thursday, October 17, 6:30 pm

Heritage Care Center: Executive Board Thursday, October 24, 3:00 pm October Work Month: Sarah Leah

September 26, 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday F r iday Sa turday

1

Lifetree Cafe at Pies

& More, 8 AM

Staff, 10:15

UMW Exec., 6 PM

UMW General, 7 PM


3

4

Lifetree Café at

Kentucky Ridge, 1PM

5

Community Kitchen,

9:00 AM

6

SS, 9:15

Worship, 10:30

7

CHARGE

CONFERENCE

6:30-8:30 at Manly

8


& More, 8 AM

9 Choir, 5 PM


10

SWISS STEAK

SUPPER at Wesley

5-7 PM

(or until gone)

Church Council,

7:00 PM

11

Lifetree Café at

Kentucky Ridge, 1PM

12

Community Kitchen,

9:00 AM

Movie & Potluck (at

Wesley), 6 PM

13

SS, 9:15

Worship, 10:30 AM

Choir sings

Holy Pail: Heifer

International: Pigs

14

15


& More, 8 AM

16


17

18

Lifetree Café at

Kentucky Ridge, 1PM

19

20

SS, 9:15

Worship, 10:30

21

22


& More, 8 AM

23


24

25

Lifetree Café at

Kentucky Ridge, 1PM

26

27

SS, 9:15

Worship, 10:30

28

Turn in newsletter items

by noon!

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NEWSLETTER

Grace 2019

Grace Delivers Meals on Wheels

Patty Vacation

Patty Vacation

September 26, 2019

Next newsletter mailed

on

October 31, 2019.

Grace United Methodist Church

200 14th St. NW

Mason City, IA 50401

641-423-5727

Worship Time: Sunday, 10:30 AM

Sunday School (during the school year): 9:15

Wesley United Methodist Church

1405 S. Pennsylvania Ave.

Mason City, IA 50401

641-423-6549 [email protected]

Office Hours: M-F 7:30-4:30 (closed noon hour)

Worship Times: Saturday, 5:00 PM

Sunday, 9:00 AM

Sunday School (during the school year): 9:30

Grace Notes

Hospital Ins & Outs since 8-21-2019:

October

6 Daryl Gobeli 15 Dean Johnson, David & Lisa Ebel 16 Dorothy Matson 20 Norma Jean Gobeli 22 Steve & Lori Tynan 23 Lisa Ebel 27 Ellie Authier

Holy Pail October 13

Heifer International: Pigs

This is my 10th annual walk for ALS in October.

Anyone who would like to help me out with any

donations to fight this disease would be greatly

appreciated.

Make any donations to Donna Eldridge. Thank

you all so much!

Understanding Grief and Loss Support Group Sponsored by MercyOne North Iowa Hospice

Understanding Grief and Loss is an adult support group that will provide grief education and support to individuals who’ve experi-

enced the death of a family member or friend. 6 Tuesday evenings~ Mason City October 15 – November 19, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 8:00

p.m. North Iowa Hospice Conference Room 232 2nd St SE. There is no charge for this group, but space is limited. To register, please

call: 1-800-297-4719 or 428-6208

There will be an opportunity for free adult education with no registration required at MacNider Museum’s Lunch “N” Learn ses-

sions beginning at noon on the last Tuesday of the month: October 29” “Bob Ross” with Program Associate Laura Anderson,

November 26: “Stained Glass” with guest speaker Terry Harrison.

Zion Reformed Church (2029 Jonquil Ave., Sheffield) will hold their “The Holidays Are ‘Apron’ Us” Bazaar on Saturday, Octo-

ber 5 with events scheduled from 11 AM-6PM. This day will be filled with the same great tasting, homemade food, shops and

auction. Family events and live music will be added to bring our communities together for fun fellowship while raising money to

help support our missions.

The North Iowa Community Action Organization Energy Assistance Program for 2019-2020 will begin accepting applications on

October 1 for seniors 60+ and/or disabled persons. Applications from the general population will be accepted starting November

1. This program is not designed to pay a household’s total energy costs. The program will provide supplemental assistance

based on several factors. Those factors include total household income, household size, dwelling type, and type of heating fuel,

among others.

Grace Men’s Breakfast is Back!!!

Come and join us for food and fellowship on

Sunday, September 29th at 8:00 AM.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday School has started! So far we have had a

great showing of kids – thank you parents!

Times for Sunday School is from 9:30am-10:30am.

The kids are picked up after Time with Chippy.

We are going to try a new curriculum this year. It is

what is called a “rotation series”. This will allow our

older ones to stay with our younger ones but will

continue to challenge them.

How does it work? There is one subject we will fo-

cus on for seven weeks. Each week we will focus

on the subject using a different media. The seven

stations are cooking, games, missions, science,

spiritual practices, storytelling/drama and art. Hav-

ing seven weeks with different medias will give us a

chance to dig into a certain subject for longer than

an hour.

Do you have an interest in any of these stations?

Maybe you would like to spend a Sunday volunteer-

ing? Please let me know if you would like to volun-

teer. Either email me at [email protected]

or call the office and let Patty know.

A couple of wish list items: juice, snacks, (food

items for 15 students), watercolor paints

Thank you! Shannon

mailto:[email protected]

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