Church Bazaar and Bake Sale

Be sure and check the
'dates to remember'
on the right hand side bar
(scroll down just a bit)
Lots of great things coming up!!

Thanks to all who participated and volunteered their

time and talents to the UMW

Bazaar and Bake Sale.



for more pictures of the event, click here.

Children's Fellowship Hours

Sunday School Kickoff--Oct 23rd.

It's going to be a

Faith Filled Fall

starting with our

SUNDAY SCHOOL KICKOFF!!

(for more photos of Sunday School fun click here)



Welcome Everyone to the Love of God!

On Sunday, October 16th,

Our worship service will be held

at the Humboldt Museum,  old Episcopal Church on Jungo Road.

10:00am

This will be a "community" worship service, so please pass the word, invite your neighbors, your friends and co-workers

and let us

Welcome Everyone to the Love of God!

Coming Soon!

Sunday

October 23rd

KICK OFF TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday School for ages

3 thru 6th grade will begin

at

11:30am

and take place the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month

thru-out the year.

Look for some exciting new things to be taking place!

Please join us this Sunday for a Rally and a  'kid' oriented/friendly service.

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 and for the adults in the congregation

Coming Soon!

The Journey: a small group for Advent

Come with us as we journey on video  (and discussion) from Nazareth to Bethlehem in this fascinating look at the birth of

Jesus Christ

Sessions  will take place at 11:30am immediately after fellowship and will include:

November 6th--Mary of Nazareth

November 13th--Joseph of Bethlehem

November 20th--Mary's visit to Elizabeth

December 4th--From Nazareth to Bethlehem

December 11th--The Manger

Each session will last approx 45 minutes.

We can't wait to see YOU there.

For more information, contact Debbie Stone.

If you would like to order the book,

The Journey by Adam Hamilton

it is available on Amazon for $12.94.

More info to come soon.

United Methodist Women

Just a reminder:

UMW will meet Oct. 8 at 10:00 at the home of Denise Dolphin.

Pastor Gayle Basten

July 2011

CalNev

Annual Conference

Pastor  Gayle Basten

Provincial Membership Towards Elders Orders

Thanks to Vicki and Todd Christensen Lewis for taking pictures.

If you'd like to see more pics from Pastor Gayle's ceremony just

click here.

Water Canyon Worship Service

God writes the gospel not in the Bible alone, but on trees and flowers and clouds and stars.

 ~Author unknown, commonly attributed to Martin Luther

We, here at the Winnemucca  United Methodist Church

enjoy 2 yearly outdoor services.

Complete with music, children's time and fellowship hour.

We would love to have you join us for both our outdoor service and for the rest of the  year too!

Mathew 6:28-29

See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.

For a full picture of our Water Canyon Service

click here.

The United Methodist Men Present

The Buckaroo Breakfast

Labor Day weekend

2011

(and a good time was had by all)

for more pics of the Buckaroo Breakfast

click here.

A Kitchen Shower

You are invited to

a Kitchen Shower

For the Methodist Church Fellowship Kitchen

Hosted by the United Methodist Women

Sometimes we just run low and we need to stock up.

If you would like to give a gift to the church shower, please pick something from the list below and deliver it to the Church Office.

Our shower will run from 'now' until September 30th.

There will be a check off list in the office as items come in, the blog will be updated.

Thank you in advance for your kind gift.

Items needed are:

Paper plates--snack and meal size

Cups: cold cups 8 or 12 oz. size.

           hot cups 8 or 12 oz. size.

13 gal. kitchen garbage bags

paper towels

napkins

coffee and sugar and powdered creamer

tea

punch mix.

Thank you again.

Water Canyon Worship Service

Next Sunday is our annual Fall Outdoor Worship Service in Water Canyon. (follow the cars--you can't miss it--bring a lawn chair if you can)

After the service there will be a Potluck hosted by the United Methodist Women.   The UMW will provide the plates, utensils and napkins/cups. The UMM are donating juice.

There will be NO grilling, just picnic type of stuff.

Sunday, September 18th

Water Canyon Worship Service 10am

Potluck immediately following--hosted by UMW

Bring a lawn chair if you can

And a dish to pass if you wish

Choir Practice Begins soon!

 

Adult Choir Seeking New Members! Following a well-deserved summer break, our Choir will resume singing during 10:00a Worship on Sunday, September 25, 2011. Tuesday night rehearsals begin at 7:00p each week and usually conclude between 8:00 and 8:15p. We are always on the look out for new members since our numbers have been steadily decreasing over the past few years. Male voices are especially needed. Won’t you please consider making a joyful noise unto the Lord by joining our ranks? No experience necessary – just a willingness to learn and have fun!

Youth Sunday

The Youth returned from their convention

YOUTH 2011

excited and ready to lead the service

on

Sunday, August 14th.



For  a complete look at the pictures from Youth Sunday

click here.

Youth Group Thanks the Congreation

The members of United Methodist Youth Fellowship, their chaperones, and parents wish to thank the congregation (and others!) who so generously supported them as they fundraised this past year for Youth 2011! Our group of ten left on the train yesterday at 9:00 a.m. headed to Sacramento for 4 days of fun, fellowship, workshops, bible study, music and MORE! This conference only happens once every 4 years... so this is most likely a once in a life time experience for our kids. Please keep them all in your prayers this week.

For more pictures of our trip

click here.

Pentacost Sunday

The Church was beautiful come Sunday morning!

Getting ready tho?

It's a bit of work.

Getting closer to their goal!

CAR WASH for  YOUTH 2011 Convention

On Saturday,  June 11th the UMYF held a car wash in the Church parking lot to raise money for  their trip to the Youth Conference in July. 

Seven  Youth and 3 adults will be attending in Sacramento July 27-31st.

Camp Kelly Opening Weekend

Camp Kelly

Opening Weekend

Memorial Day 2011

There is work to be done!

We went to bed when it looked like this:

and woke up to this:

Come join us for Family Camp Weekend

July 22, 23, 24th.

(it will be warmer.  we promise. remember last year?)

RSVP for family camp!

First come first serve on the cabins!

Trailer spaces available and tent spots too.

United Methodist Men

UMM MONTHLY BREAKFAST

GOOD MISSION

GOOD FELLOWSHIP

GOOD FRIENDS

GOOD FOOD

HOT COFFEE

7:30 AM SUNDAY

MAY 1, 2011

MEET IN THE CHURCH BASEMENT KITCHEN

Good Friday

Does God really love us? I say look to the crucified Jesus. Look to the old rugged cross. By every thorn that punctured His brow. By every mark of the back lacerating scourge. By every hair of his beard plucked from his cheeks by cruel fingers. By every bruise which heavy fists made upon His head. God said, "I love you!" By all the spit that landed on his face. By every drop of sinless blood that fell to the ground. By every breath of pain which Jesus drew upon the cross. By every beat of His loving heart. God said, I love you.

Billy Lobbs

Holy Thursday Service

A contemplative Holy Thursday service was held

together with

Word of Light Fellowship.



YMYF Annual Pie Social

The Congregation came out in record numbers to support the Youth as they fund raise to make their goal to attend the National Youth Conference this July in Sacramento, California.

The Pie Social is something we all look forward to.

Yum!

Happy Birthday Pastor Gayle!

Pastor Gayle with her birthday ukulele, and Gail Andrews

playing  the Happy birthday song to the congregation and wishing all March birthdayers happy and blessed days.

God smiled on the day you were born!

Easter No Bake Sale

Easter No Bake Sale

May God's Blessing rest upon you

On this happy Easter Day,

May His loving arms protect you

As you go upon your way;

May His sunlight shine upon you,

May He fill your heart with song,

May you always lean upon Him

One whose heart and arms are strong.

May you walk with surer footsteps

On the path that lies ahead;

May you see with clearer vision,

Journeying where you are led.

May you feel a little closer

To the Lord of Love and Peace

May your heart sing out with gladness

And your glad song never cease.

This poem appeared in the letter from Inez Taylor and Snow Kihara as they asked for donations for the United Methodist Women's Easter No-Bake Sale in 1994.   These are also our wishes for you during this Easter season as we once more ask for you to donate for the many projects locally as well as in the greater church. This is our one spring fundraiser and we hope you will prayerfully consider what you can give.  UMW supports the church in many ways, including  youth projects, supplies for socials, missions, and donating to the general church funds.  Will you please help us?  Make a check payable to UMW and put it in the UMW box in the church office, give it to Mary Beene (treasurer) or mail it to UMW, 138 W. Winnemucca Blvd., Winnemucca, NV  89445.

Thank you,

No-Bake Sale Committee

Trudy Rollison

Mary Beene

Prayer Concerns

Prayer Concerns

Don & Mildred Engstrom

Grandmother Evelyn (Avega Children's grandmother)

Father of Christy Yetter

Lou Harris

Karren Cassidy (sister of Mary Ann Miller)

Debbie Smith (friend of Lola Bohm)

Damien Latham Finn

Family of Ed Klemish

Family of Lorraine Henry

Ed Bodily

Family of Clifton Deney

Sylvia Denham (Heather Andrew's Aunt)

Please let us know of anyone you would like to be included in the prayer concerns.

Welcome Everyone!

And a special welcome to Paul and Sally Schumaucher as they joined the Winnemucca United Methodist church on  Feb. 20th, 2011.

UMYF Thanks YOU!

United Methodist Youth Fellowship would like to thank all those who purchased tickets and/or attended Sunday's taco feed at Las Margaritas. Over $600 was raised for UMYF! An extra special thanks also goes out to Jose at Las Margaritas for his generous donation of facility and food.


UMYF is fundraising for two big events this year. The first event is coming up in March. Youth will travel to San Francisco for a mission trip to Glide Memorial again. In late July they have plans to attend the National Methodist Youth Gathering in Sacramento. The National Youth Gathering is an extra exciting opportunity because it rarely takes place out west. Between these two events our youth will be working to raise nearly $7K. Your support is most appreciated.


Coming in February... second annual Stockholders Sale! Plan to purchase a "share" of UMYF stock (or perhaps 2 or 5 or 10 shares!) and invest in the spiritual growth of our youth. At $10 a share you won't find a better investment! As a stockholder you will receive correspondence from the youth while they are traveling on their mission and youth gathering trips. You will also be cordially invited to the Stockholders Banquet next fall to enjoy a lovely meal and a presentation on this year's youth events.

MAC Happenings!!

The Ministry of Arts and Crafts!

Scrapbooking 101

Look what a great morning of fun and fellowship produced!

Clipboards you could take anywhere!

Our next MAC workshop will take place on Saturday, Feb. 5th.

Valentines for your Valentine with Trudy Rollison.

Come check out this great new ministry!



Welcome 2011

Pastor Gayle and Pastoral Assistant Molly Bryant, discussing "what needs to be done" before Sunday.

(Psalms 119:105) 

 Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

From "The History of our Church"

on the official United Methodist Church website

(click on this link to take you to the website)

United Methodists often joke about the many organizational layers of church life, but, as members of other denominations have been heard to say: “If you want something done, get the Methodists to do it.” Followers of the Wesleys are indeed “methodical” about the ways they approach mission and ministry.

One reason United Methodists are able to accomplish great things is the church’s emphasis on “connectionalism.” It is common to hear United Methodist leaders speak of the denomination as “the connection.” This concept has been central to Methodism from its beginning.

The United Methodist Church, which began as a movement and a loose network of local societies with a mission, has grown into one of the most carefully organized and largest denominations in the world. The United Methodist structure and organization began as a means of accomplishing the mission of spreading Scriptural Holiness over the land. John Wesley recognized the need for an organized system of communication and accountability and developed what he called the “connexion,” which was an interlocking system of classes, societies, and annual conferences. (UM Member’s Handbook, p 24)

No local church is the total body of Christ. Therefore, local United Methodist churches are bound together by a common mission and common governance that accomplish reaching out into the world. United Methodist churches and organizations join in mission with each other and with other denominations.

Connectionalism shows through the clergy appointment system, through the developing of mission and ministry that United Methodists do together, and through giving.

An example of connectionalism: Mission work around the world, whether it be a new university in Africa or bicycles for Cuban pastors, is the work of “the connection,” as opposed to the work of a single congregation.