Yikes! September is here and we begin the month with celebrating the arrival of our year- long intern, Taralyn de Cock. Tara attends Luther Seminary in Minneapolis and is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). (Read more about her in this month's chat.) I am thrilled to be working with her and you will be, too, as she brings a wealth of life experience to her time here with us. We will officially welcome her after church on September 13th.
Be prepared for some energy emanating from the Sunday school rooms as this year’s program gets under way. We have had great ideas about this year's program and are looking forward to our beginning on the 27th. Keep these dates in mind and plan on attending:
Saturday, September 11th
Organizational meeting 12 Noon @ the church
Sunday , September 27
Liturgy led by Youth and Mission Trippers!
Sunday school begins for K-6th (and for pre-schoolers if a teacher(s) is recruited.
Sunday, October 11
Sunday School teacher training 4PM @ the church
There is more to be revealed about our Sunday school program; we are considering a Children’s Church for 3-K’ers on Communion Sundays. This is very exciting and we will keep you updated through Chats and during announcements on Sundays…Like I said: more to be revealed.
It feels busy already as we anticipate budgets, changes in leadership on committees and our charge conference. I will be meeting with Gary Pope-Sears, our circuit leader, on the 1st to help him get an understanding of church life in Winnemucca. He will most likely be presiding over our charge conference this fall.
I am taking deep, deep breaths, reminding myself that God is with us always as we continue our work together. I feel such gratitude for you and the gifts you bring to the table. I am ever-mindful of the good works that come out of this community because of strong faith and our living in a world created and gifted by God. Keep breathing and notice God is at work here.
Blessings,
Pastor Gayle
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UMC WELCOMES INTERN TARA DECOCK
AND A FEW WORDS FROM TARA...
I grew up in Helena, Montana, where I developed a huge appreciation for the outdoors and managed to cause only a little trouble before I graduated (1992) and went off to college. I received my B.S. from Montana State University (Bozeman) and then my M.S. from South Dakota State University (Brookings) both in Rangeland Management (i.e. Natural Resources Management). I then returned to Bozeman and worked in research and extension for the College of Agriculture at MSU for about 8 years. I really loved my job and I was totally spoiled there. I loved the interaction with ranchers, students and faculty and I loved traveling all over Montana to meet with people, do workshops, and spend days on end in hip waders collecting data on mountain streams! I had even begun a PhD program in 2002 and was progressing quite nicely, but I dropped that in the fall of 2004 when I could no longer ignore God calling me into ministry. About a month after I withdrew from my PhD program, I found out that I was going to be deployed to Iraq in less than five weeks! So, I had to put seminary plans on hold and change my focus for a little while. I was deployed with the Army National Guard from February 2005 through April of 2006. The last 12 months of that deployment I spent in Iraq. When I returned, I started working as a half-time Youth & Family Coordinator at Peace Lutheran Church in Belgrade, Montana, and began my seminary coursework as a distributive learner, taking courses online and going to campus two or three times a year for intensive courses. While working at Peace Lutheran, I met Dean and after he moved here in February of 2007 to begin working for Newmont, we began dating and we were married this past June. I have now moved to Winnemucca so Dean and I can begin our life together. I will continue with my seminary education from here. I would say that my main aspiration for ministry is connecting people to their spirituality and faith so that they may be freed to live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. I am looking forward to this coming year as an intern at Winnemucca UMC. I plan to learn from all of you as you help me grow in my ministry!
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UNITED METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
Operation Care Package is underway.
The UMYF will be the "point people" for organizing care packages for military personnel connected with the church.
There are five families in our church family who have loved ones deployed overseas in Afghanistan or Iraq. These young people are in dangerous situations, far away from home and lonely.
Along with your prayers, won't you join the UMYF in contributing to the care packages they will be sending each month to:
Luke Haaglund
Allen Mayo
Chris Sherbondy
Joe Clayton
Shannon Martin
You may drop the donations at the church or to Debbie Stone, and they will make their way to the UMYF, who will pack and mail the last week of each month.
A few tips for the packages:
* it is helpful if you are sending snacks to send the ones that are already individually packaged; that way they are ready to go in the cargo pockets for snacks during the day and going on convoys, etc.; anything that would melt real easy, like chocolate, is probably not a good idea to send
* Ziploc baggies (a variety of sizes) come in very handy* white running socks* moderate size bottles (6 to 8 ounce) of lotion, shampoo, conditioner* colorful and meaningful magnets; itadds a nice touch; or just magnets that the soldiers could hang picturesup with
* batteries came in very handy (AA, AAA, C, D)
* travel toothbrush and toothpaste; dental floss
* newly released books; the bases have lots of books floating around thatpeople trade and share, but the brand new books that are hot off the presswould be a nice surprise!
* baby wipes are wonderful; especially the ones that came individuallypackaged so they can just put a few in their pocket and use them throughout the day* the really small containers of hand sanitizer that theycould keep in their pockets
* the cool magnetic locker gear that they sell forkid's lockers at school, like the mirror and the pencil holder basketthing; anything that can go on the wall is helpful as it keeps stuff offthe floor and desk in an already cramped space
* small pop-up laundry baskets like they sell inthe kid's bathroom department at Target and Wal-Mart; the military issueslaundry bags but they're rather bland and they don't let stuff air out toowell which is important when you are sweating a lot!; they foldup really small too, which is good for when you're on the move
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UMW
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN AND FRIENDS
Potluck Brunch Invitation
September 12th at 10:00
Host Kathryn McKinney
2 Colado Court
Hope to see you there!
Rummage Sale ReportAt the current time the profit for the Rummage Sale this year was $4077. While this is slightly below last year, it is still a wonderful addition to the monies that the United Methodist Women use to support the church, both locally and around the world. This money is used to support mission programs, including the recent trip our youth took. We give to our general fund, our apportionments, the Ministerial Association, and many other projects in our church and community.
This would not be possible without the support of the whole church. Special thanks goes to Myrna Gallian for her expert leadership for this project. We also need to thank all who worked and donated their rummage and time for this effort. Pat each other on the back for a job well done!
REMINDER
Plan now to attend the 2009 Nevada/Sierra District
UMW Fall Celebration. Our speakers will be Connie
Hunter, CA/NV UMW Conference President, speaking on Mary
Elizabeth Inn and Susan Lee speaking on Gum Moon Inn.
Theme: "Women Serving Women" featuring "Tea Tales"
Suggested attire: Comfortable
DATE: September 26, 2009
PLACE: Sparks, NV UMC, 1131 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV
Church office 775-358-0925
TIME: Registration 8:00 AM Celebration begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 3:00
. REMINDER: Bring X-long twin sheet sets
(white preferably) for “Social Action Challenge
Deadline for registration September 15, 2009 Checks payable to NV/Sierra
District UMW. Send to Sherrill Sweeney, 12557 Highland Dr., Auburn, CA 95603, 530-886-8719, frashe@sbcglobal.net Child care available with advance notification.
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UMM
The United Methodist Men will put on their annual fundraiser in conjunction with the County Fair on Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Buckaroo Breakfast will be served on the Nixon Lawn in front of the Convention Center from 7 AM until 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday, September 5th and 6th. Any volunteers would be welcome to help with preparation and serving, and all are encouraged to join us for a hearty meal or two. Cost is $7 per plate.
Strong and willing men are begged to gather at the church at 5 PM on Friday, September 4th to help with set-up.
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Food from the Saints
A new column for foodies and those who eat food. Send your recipes to Deb Stone for entry in our October letter.
We’ll at least have one and maybe two.
Just Peachy
Laura Pike
Mix 1c. flour, ½ c butter and 2TBSP Butter til crumbly , then press into a 9/13 pan and Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Set aside
Filling:
Mix together ½ c sugar, 3 TBsp peach gelatin and 3TBsp cornstarch. Add 1c. water, bring to boil, lower heat and stor til thickened. Add 4 c. peeled and sliced peaches. Let it come to room temperature. Spread over crust and refrigerate until set.
A dollop of whipped cream makes this dessert just peachy!
The Cornbread that was such a big hit at the Swim party made by Jonathan’s mom, Tricia:
2 cans drained kernel corn
2 cans creamed corn
2 Boxes Jiffy Cron Mix
2 STICKS of melted butter (Paula Dean would love this)
16 0z. sour cream
Mix and put in a 9by 13 pan that has been sprayed with veggie oil Bake @ 350 for 45 minutes---start watching it after 25 minutes as you don’t want it to get too brown.
YUM!
Pastor Gayle
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September Dates to Remember
Anniversaries
1 Jake and Heather Rorex
25 Mike and Heather Andrews
Birthdays
3 Austin Mayo
7 Andrew Lane Crenshaw
9 Mary Beene
Denise Dolphin
10 Ryan Andrews
11 Josh Frisbee
12 Debra Carstensen
16 Susan (Shepler) Maloon
Macie Mavity
Shirley Evans
17 Paul Carter
Trudy Rollison
18 Sarah Gillihan
Erika Dunson
19 Cash Gillihan
23 John Matlock
25 Les Boni
27 Rick Norcutt
29 Mike Andrews
Church Happenings
1 Choir Practice 7p
2 Bible Study 5:30p
3 Bible Study 10:30p
7 Crafters 7p
8 Choir Practice 7p
9 Bible Study 5:30p
10 Bible Study 10:30a
12 UMW Fall Potluck 10:00a
13 UMCC 4p, Parsonage
14 Crafters 7p
15 Choir Practice 7p
16 Bible Study 5:30p
17 Bible Study 10:30a
18 Camp Kelly Closing
Community Garden Food
Preservation@Fellowship
Hall 9-5
19 Camp Kelly Closing
Community Garden Food
Preservation@Fellowship
Hall 9-5
20 Camp Kelly Closing
Methodist/Episcopal Service
21 Crafters 7p
22 Choir Practice 7p
23 Bible Study 5:30p
24 Bible Study 10:30a
25 Community Garden Food
Preservation@Fellowship
Hall 9-5
26 Sam Yetter/Fischer wedding 3p
Community Garden Food
Preservation@Fellowship
Hall 9-5
27 Sunday School Starts
