The document is a newsletter from the Oakland United Methodist Church located in Oakland, Iowa. It provides information about upcoming events in April at the church, including Sunday services, youth group meetings, and a prayer vigil. It also includes minutes from the church's Administrative Board meeting which discuss staffing, fundraising, and community outreach projects.

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"We invite all persons to be a part of our Community of Faith by participating in worship, education, fellowship and Christian service."
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April Calendar of Events
Sun, Apr 3 9:00 a.m. Sunday school & Choir practice
10:00 a.m. Worship w/Communion
11:00 a.m. Koinonia/Education Committee meeting
Wed. Apr 6 6:30 8:00 p.m. Jr. & Sr. High youth groups
Sun, Apr 10 9:00 a.m. Sunday school/Choir practice
10:00 a.m. Worship / Camp Sunday
11:00 a.m. Koinonia
Wed. Apr 13 6:30 8:00 p.m. Jr. & Sr. High youth groups
Sun, Apr17 9:00 a.m. Sunday school & Choir practice
10:00 a.m. Worship / Palm Sunday / Confirmation recognition
11:00 a.m. Koinonia
Wed. Apr 20 6:30 8:00 p.m. Last Jr. & Sr. High youth groups for the summer
Thu. Apr 21 7:00 p.m. Administrative Council
Sat Apr 23 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Prayer Vigil
Sun, Apr 24 6:30 a.m. RCA Easter Sunrise Service at Carson cemetery
9:00 a.m. Sunday school &Choir practice
10:00 a.m. Worship / Easter
April 26 May 10 Rev. Textor on vacation

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Administrative Board Meeting, February 17, 2011 Staff/Pastor/Parish Relations Committee: Mark CONFIRMATION BELIEF STATEMENTS minute of the day. He is always there when ever I need
Martens reported that they are still looking for Youth him. God loves us no matter what. He is the creator of
Present: Pastor Shirley Textor, Peggy Bentley, I believe god as our creator, as our Lord, Father of us.
Counselors for 3 weeks in March and 3 weeks in this wonderful world. There have been a variety of
Mark Martens, Dick Merkle, Barb Schorsch, Skip I believe Jesus as the messiah, the son of God and
April. Staff and Pastor evaluations are being different instances where all I can say is- That s a
Applegate, Robin Jefferson, Merlin Jones, Cathey Man, the Christ child, and our savior. I believe Holy
Grosvenor, Bernie Bolton, Norma Bolton, Mischa completed. God moment!
Spirit as the spirit of love, hope, and salvation. I
Martens. Lay Leader s Report: Merlin read to the board a believe our church as the people, servants of the Lord, I believe God, sent his Son Jesus Christ as a
Chairperson, Barb Schorsch opened the meeting with letter from Marty Miller introducing his mission. He and as prophets that have God s word in their hearts baby to come in this world and live with other people,
will be traveling through our area April 9-16 and and spread the good news. and then die for our sins on the cross.
requests for those in need of prayer. Several names
were brought to our attention as needing prayers for would like to share his music with us. He asks only The Holy Spirit or (Holy Ghost) to me, I see
for a love offering to be taken after his concert or a
healing and grief. Pastor Shirley led us in prayer. this as a ghost that comes into me and makes me want
church donation of $350.00. Merlin motioned to * God He is real and the creator of everything. to learn about God and Jesus, and encourages me to be
Secretary s Report: The Secretary s report for request Mr. Miller to share his music with us on April
Jesus He is real. Died on the cross for us. a good Christian. If you ask me, I think that God,
January, as submitted by pro-tem Norma Bolton, was 10th, either during church or a scheduled evening
read. Pastor Shirley made one change to paragraph Jesus, and The Holy Spirit is a three-in-one deal.
service. Cathey seconded the motion and the request Holy Spirit everywhere, always watching over me.
10, changing Jr. High to Sr. High. Skip moved to was approved. Sheryl Sindt will contact Mr. Miller I am the Church! You are the Church, we are
Church is not a building, is the people. Where you
accept the report as corrected. Mischa seconded the to see if we can coordinate schedules. the Church together! The Church! One of my favorite
go to worship/pray, etc.
motion and the report was approved. things is singing church praise songs and hymns,
Merlin complimented Veva Larson and Cathey especially this one! The Church to me, is a place where
Treasurer s Report: The Treasurer s report was Grosvenor on the work that they are doing with the
* I believe that God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the we learn more about God and Jesus. I feel God wants
reviewed with Dick and Robin answering any Sr. High UMYF. He also reported that he has
church is a family. We love each other no matter us to go to church to not only learn about Him, but to
questions. Bernie motioned to approve the removed the bat that had taken up residence in the
what, in good times or bad. also spread words and joy to other people who don t. I
Treasurer s report. Norma seconded the motion and fellowship hall.
also think God loves seeing everyone come together
the Treasurer s Report for January was approved.
Pastor s Report: Pastor Shirley led us through some and smile and have a good time.
Robin Jefferson then brought to the Board a request of the basics of our church foundation, using the * What I believe about God is that he sent Jesus to
to purchase a digital recording system that could be booklet Church, Body and Structure of United save us. What I believe about Jesus is that he came to
attached to our sound system. The purchase of this Methodist Church. We reviewed the 3 branches save us from our sins when he died on the cross.
recorder would allow recordings to be made of any made up of General Conference, Council of Bishops
services held in our church and transferred to disk or and the 9 member Judicial Council. What I believe about the Holy Spirit is that it is God
available on our website allowing those who are not and he is with us where ever we go. What I believe
able to attend services to listen. It comes from Dates to keep in mind: about the church is that it is a family that works like a
Robin s heart to serve the service men and women March 9th Ash Wednesday at Carson UMC 7:30 team and goes to a shelter to praise their father.
overseas who do not get regular church services, p.m.
although it could also be used to record weddings or March 17th Administrative Council
funerals. Robin has done all of the leg work to get March 27th Faith Fest at Hancock UMC 3:00-5:00 * What I believe about: God He always loves us
this project up and running. Robin and Dan Jefferson with meal to follow Jesus Helps us love God
have also offered to donate the entire cost of the April 17th Palm Sunday & Confirmation
th Holy Spirit Lives in us
recording system. After discussion was held, Norma April 20 Last MYF for the year
moved to accept this gift. Skip seconded the motion May 14th Save the Date for a whole church Church Helps us be closer to God.
and the motion was approved with applause. This community day!
will make a great addition to our sound system. Pastor brought it to the Board s attention that we
Board of Trustees: There was no member from the need a committee to work on Scholarship
applications. Our selections will be presented at
* When I go to church every Sunday, there are two
things I look forward in is-1, seeing smiles on peoples SAVE MAY 14 FOR AN
Board of Trustees present. It was noted that the
carpet in the front of the church is rippling and needs Class Night. More discussion will be held at our next
faces-happy, and 2, learning new things about God
every week! Believe it or not, I love going to church! :)
ALL CHURCH
PROJECT
to be addressed as it could be a tripping danger. meeting.
Dave Applegate will be contacted and made aware of I believe in God. Although I can t see him, I
Con t
the problem know for a fact that he is watching over me every

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Next, download ATONEMENT from the Repair
Technician, Jesus, into the heart component. LIFE-CHANGING MINISTRY A Most gifts coming to UMCOR have been designated for
specific programs-and those programs receive 100
RESPONSE TO GOD'S LOVE percent of those gifts. So part of the One Great Hour of
No matter how big or small the SIN defect Sharing offering plus a small percentage of other general
is, Jesus will replace it with: Join United Methodists everywhere by participating in
RECALL NOTICE: donations support UMCOR's cost of doing business.
this special offering that supports UMCOR s vital work.
1. Love Your gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing lay the AD BOARD MINUTES CON T
The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling 2. Joy foundation for UMCOR to seek justice and mercy for
all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, suffering people everywhere. Missions Committee: Mischa reported that the
3. Peace
due to a serious defect in the primary and central committee has met to discuss future plans. The month of
4. Patience You can be assured that when catastrophes cause
component of the heart. February s 3rd Sunday Offering will go to Imagine No
5. Kindness suffering, your church, impelled by Jesus' love and Malaria (previously Nothing But Nets). The Month of
6. Goodness compassion, will be in the lead to ease the pain. March is still undecided but they are planning on doing
This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype 7. Faithfulness THE 2011 OFFERING ESSENTIAL TO UMCOR something with the Heifer Project. March 20th the
units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the 8. Gentleness
committee will host the 2nd annual Chicken Delight. A
reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent 9. Self control Gifts to this offering underwrite UMCOR's "costs of
summer event barefooting Sunday is being planned
units. This defect has been technically termed "Sub- doing business." That helps us keep our promise that 100
where we will be asked to bring new or gently used
sequential Internal Non-Morality," or more Please see the operating manual, percent of every other gift you make to a specific
shoes.
commonly known as S.I.N., as it is primarily the B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving UMCOR project can be spent on that project-not on
expressed. Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes. home office costs. Nominations Committee: Still seeking 2 more
committee members. If you can serve on this committee,
UMCOR is a good steward of God's gifts. UMCOR s top
please contact the church office.
Some of the symptoms include: WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being ratings by both Charity Navigator and the American
1. Loss of direction unit without correction voids any manufacturer Institute of Philanthropy attest to UMCOR s financial Education Committee: Mischa reported that it is in the
2. Foul vocal emissions warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and accountability. planning stages to host a Women s Lunch with a DVD
3. Amnesia of origin problems too numerous to list and will result in the for Christian Inspiration. There has been some interest in
4. Lack of peace and joy Offering gifts over and above those used to cover
human unit being permanently impounded. For free a women s group or a Bible study group. There will be a
administrative costs are channeled where they're most
5. Selfish or violent behavior emergency service, call on Jesus. VBS meeting the first week in March at the Christian
6. Depression or confusion in the mental component needed. UMCOR's specialized ministries responding in
Church.
7. Fearfulness disaster, fighting hunger, alleviating poverty, providing
DANGER: The human being units not responding to
relief supplies around the world, and offering hospitality Old Business: Pastor presented her plans for May 14 ,
th
8. Idolatry this recall action will have to be scrapped in the
9. Rebellion to immigrants and refugees all assist the most vulnerable calling it a Community Appreciation Day. Some high
furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to points include community project for all ages to help
people whose need is greatest.
enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that with; inviting a specific group to show our appreciation
facility. Thank you for your attention! CELEBRATE ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for their community dedication; sponsoring a lunch after
APRIL 3
for this defect, is providing factory-authorized repair - GOD work is done; checking with City Council to see what
and service free of charge to correct this defect. NO WORLD SERVICE FUNDS COME TO UMCOR jobs would be appreciated. Pastor asked that each board
UMCOR receives no World Service funds or any other member come to the next meeting with a project idea.
P.S. Please assist where possible by notifying others
of this important recall notice, and you may contact apportionments. Your gifts mean we're right there with New Business: Weapons policy. Do we need a policy
The Repair Technician, JESUS, has most generously the Father any time by 'Knee mail'! hardworking families, people who are affected by storms for weapons that may be brought into our church?
offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering or war, disaster or disease. Discussion was held and the item was tabled until the
cost of these repairs. There is no additional fee next meeting.
required. The One Great Hour of Sharing offering provides
Because He Lives essential support to UMCOR. Without this offering so Bernie motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
BEING THANKFUL much of what UMCOR does to bring hope and healing to Merlin seconded the motion and the meeting was
A Rabbi said to a precocious six-year-old boy, "So your the world could not happen.
The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y mother says your prayers for you each night? That's very adjourned with prayer by Chairperson, Barb Schorsch.
-E-R. commendable. What does she say?" HOW YOUR GIFTS HELP Respectfully Submitted,
Once connected, please upload your burden The little boy replied, "Thank God he's in bed!"
of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure. Keep the Lights On Peggy Bentley, Recording Secretary

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Scholarships Available STEWARDSHIP from Salem News Quincy, IL 2011 CHILDREN S IMMUNIZATION
CLINICS
The Macedonia United Methodist Memorial We often think of stewardship as our annual and
Scholarship Fund was established to encourage special offering gifts, but it is much more than that. Oakland City Hall, 101 N Main St.
Christian youth to further their education. The Fund Two definitions of stewardship are: Webster s (If you have any news you would like to have April 9th, Saturday 9 11 a.m.
has available $500 scholarships to graduating seniors. Dictionary: The individual s responsibility to manage announced in the church newsletter, please have the May 14th, Saturday 9 11 a.m.
The applicants must be an active member of a United his life and property with proper regard to the rights of information to the church office by the 20th of the June 11th, Saturday 9 11 a.m.
Methodist Church within the Riverside School District. others. Holman Bible Dictionary: Utilizing and month.) Clinics are open to all children of Pottawattamie
The applicants must be active in church activities, the managing all resources God provides for the glory of County ages birth through 18 yrs, who meet the
community, and home. God and the betterment of his creation. following criteria:
Enrolled in Medicaid
Applications may be obtained from Gary Forristall, Note each definition extends stewardship to all of the THANK YOU Do not have health insurance
Chairman, by e-mailing gary@forristall.us or calling resources God has given us to use, including our lives. Insurance does not cover immunizations
Since we are still early in 2011, now is a good time for SILENT HELPERS!!
486-2511. This scholarship is renewable up to 4 years. And/or is Alaskan native/American Indian.
Deadline for applications is April 15, 2011. us to consider how we are performing as stewards. Every month we receive a newsletter from our A $5.00 donation per visit is suggested to offset
Before considering your stewardship, do a quick church. This involves our church secretary, Sheryl, and cost of supplies.
several other volunteers that help fold and prepare for
MISSIONS COMMITTEE inventory of the abundance God has given to you. Try
mailing. Being one of the persons who call on these
not to think about the things you do not have or need, EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING
The Missions Committee has decided to honor the men but instead think of all you have been given. Now volunteers, I want to THANK the following persons for
and women serving in the military. Our third Sunday consider, are you being a good steward of: giving a couple of hours each month in this 3/6/11-Minutes - present: Pastor Earlin Shanno,
offering on April 17th will be used to buy some type of service. Ilene Applegate, Skip Applegate, Carol Pam Ehmke, Sharon Jones, Leigh Bell, Kristy
a gift card to be sent to those serving our country. Your body. Are you taking good care of it? Do you Wilson, Lee Knudson, Ilene Parkhill, Gloria Gleaves, Rieken
exercise? Have you had a check up lately? Louise Merkle, Jean Blackburn, Jesse Shiffer, Leslie VBS 2011 Shake it UP
The committee will also have cards in the narthex area Dates: June 20-24th (3rd wk)-at Christian Church;
Your mind. Do you challenge it with problems? Do Cleaveland, Cathey Grosvenor, and Eileen
on April 10th and 17th so friends and relatives can 6-8 pm - dinner served at 6
you exercise it by reading? Do you think positive Grobe. We usually need about 4-5 persons to
write a note of appreciation to these people. Please
thoughts? accomplish this task around the end of every month. If Sat, June 18th (5-7 pm) kick off/registration in
take a moment to sign one or more of these cards. you would like to place your name on this list of park: hot dog roast, games.
If you have someone in the service, please make sure Your spiritual life. How frequently do you offer praise persons, please call the church office at 482-5530 or my Reviewed space in church for groups. Pam will
our church office has their correct address. to God? Do you regularly seek God with devotions or phone number at 482-3034. put together schedule for each night based on
bible study? Do you fellowship with other believers? space.
These are the addresses reported to the church Do you have a spiritual life outside of church? Dick Merkle Discussed leaders for VBS.
office. To Carol Wilson and the United Methodist Women Director - Earlin Shanno
Your time. Are you involved in any missions? Are
Co-Directors - Kristy Rieken, Pam Ehmke
Tyler Clark, 3717 Neely Rd. #162, Fort you spending time with God in prayer? Are you active Perhaps you sent a lovely card, Or sat quietly in a chair. Crafts - Amy, Leigh Bell
in church activities? Would God approve of how you Perhaps you sent a funeral spray. If so we saw it there.
Wainwright, AK 99703 Storyteller - Pastor Shirley, ?Loree Hamilton
spend His time? Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, As any friend Kitchen - ? (Christian Church women)
Brad Grosvenor, 104 Park Brook Ct., Stafford, Your relationships. Are they built on respect? Are you could say; Perhaps you were not there at all, Decorating - Sharon Jones
VA 22554 forgiving? Do friends, family and colleagues know Just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to Music -?
how important they are to you? Who do you love? console our hearts, Recreation -?
SPC Harker, Joshua, DCO 1-168, Inf. COP Zornat, We thank you so much whatever the part. Discovery Time-?
Your material resources. Do you have a giving plan?
APO, AE 09364 What percent of your income do you give? Would God The family of Bradley Klindt Group leaders -?
Pam, Earlin and Leigh will work on publicity/
PFC Harker, Jeremy, TF 1-168, Inf. HHC Mortars,
approve of how you spend His money? Does God get Dear United Methodist Church,
what is left? flyers/etc. Will start sending volunteer sign up in
FOB Gardez, APO, AE 09364 Thank you for the scholarship. It helped me pay for church within next month. Will meet with Earlin
Remember the promise in Luke 6:38 Give, and it will school at Iowa State University. God has blessed me in @ Christian Church first wk of May (date to be
Jared Myers ET Comm.USS Oklahoma City SSN 723 be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, many ways. set) for next group meeting. Kristy, Pam and
FPO AE 09581-2403 shaken together and running over, will be poured into Sharon will look through materials needed to get
your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be Thanks, Wesley Henry
Jefferson, Bradley TF 168 IN HHC orders placed within next month.
measured to you.
FOB GARDEX APO AE 09364

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NURSERY APRIL BIRTHDAYS REMEMBER OUR SERVICE
KOINONIA MEN AND WOMEN
VOLUNTEERS 3rd Marvin & Carolyn Clark
1 Luke Applegate
Dane Nelsen, step-
3 Joni Gordon
April 10th Gloria G. & Jean B.
3 A.C. Roller
grandson of Daryl &
Rita Henningsen; Matt
17 Larry & Judie Danker Hackett, great nephew
3 Kristy Rieken 4 Morgan Weirich
24 Easter 4 Christopher Buckhahn
of Jessie Shiffer; Kristie
10 Lisa Pierson Copenhaver, John &
17 Cyndy Haines
SUNDAY SCHOOL 5 Derek Pierce Mary Lou Copenhaver s
TEACHERS 6 Josh Mills daughter; Alan Walker;
24 Norma Bolton Kelly Holdaway; Josh
8 Stacy Roller
Harker; Jeremy Harker;
3th Kristy Rieken 10 Erin Schuster Brad Jefferson, son of Dan & Robin Jefferson;
12 Heath Haines Jared Myers, son of Robert Myers and Sid & Tami
Skank; Tyler Williamson, son of Michelle Swope;
12 Trevor Jefferson
Sheila Applegate Jon Reed, son of Phil & Denise Reed; Sonja Husz;
13 Ryan Hildebrand
USHERS, Pam Ehmke
Lucas Smith, Addie Mae s grandson; Brian
Thornton from Avoca; Tyler Clark, Marvin &
14 Danielle Turner
GREETERS, 10th Leigh Belle 15 Aiden Bell
Carolyn Clark s grandson serving in Alaska, Brad
Grosvenor, Cathey Grosvenor s son stateside, and
Kristy Rieken 18 Audrey Hartje
CANDLELIGHT ERS other area service men and women.
Lynelle Jeppesen 18 Robert Samson If you have a loved one in the service and wish to
3rd Bud & Marsha Beedle have them listed on our prayer list, please contact
Pam Ehmke 18 Derrick Fulton
Tim & Dianne White the church office.
18 Chelsie Grobe
Candle lighters 17th Kristy Rieken
19 Dave Wahl
Kyra & Kristian Martens Lisa Pierson 19 Christina Foutch NURSING HOMES - Remember those in the
Barb Schorsch 22 Mary Waggoner nursing homes with cards and visits.
10th Marvin & Carolyn Clark
Pam Ehmke 26 Connie Gardner Oakland Manor: Mary Applegate, Margaret Alff,
Larry & Lucia Kinnison
26 Nick Bates Oakland Heights: Eileen Haines, Lucille Bentley,
Candle lighters
24th Lindsey Henderson Pauline Hogzett
29 Megan Nelson
Emma Ehmke & Haley Hummel Leigh Belle Primrose: Lois Allen
29 Chad Obrecht Harlan: Dorothy Liddell
Lisa Pierson
17th Lyle & Peggy Bentley 30 Sydney Turner
Pam Ehmke
Todd & Lindsay Bentley
Candle lighters SR. HIGH YOUTH COUNSELORS
Andrew Jones & Grace Gleaves DID NOAH FISH?
Volunteers needed! A Sunday school teacher asked, "Johnny, do
you think Noah did a lot of fishing when he was
24th Craig & Lisa Hummel
on the Ark ?" "No," replied Johnny. "How
Dave & Sheila Applegate could he, with just two worms." is May 20
Candle lighters
9:00 A.M.
Camryn Pierson & Sarah Jones

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Rules from God for 2011
6. Reach Up !!... For something
1. Wake Up !! Decide to have a good higher. "Trust in the Lord with all your
day. heart, and lean not unto your own
"Today is the day the Lord hath made; let understanding. In all your ways,
us rejoice and be glad in it" Psalms 118:24 acknowledge Him, And He will direct your
path."
Proverbs 3:5-6
2. Dress Up !! The best way to
dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an 7. Lift Up !!... Your Prayers.
inexpensive way to improve your looks. "Do not worry about anything;
"The Lord does not look at the things man Instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING."
looks at. Man looks at outward appearance; Philippians 4:6
but the Lord looks at the heart."
I Samuel 16:7
3 . Shut Up!! Say nice things and
learn to listen.. God gave us two ears and
one mouth, so He must have meant for us
to do twice as much listening as talking.
"He who guards his lips guards his soul."
Proverbs 13:3
4. Stand Up!!..... For what you believe in.
Stand for something or you will fall for RCA SPONSORED SERVICE
anything.. "Let us not be weary in doing The Riverside Church Association is sponsoring the
good; for at the proper time, we will reap a annual Easter Sunrise Service at sunrise (time to be
harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as w announced) at the Carson Cemetery with a
e have opportunity, let us do good..." community breakfast served at the Carson
Community Building following the service.
Galatians 6:9-10
5. Look Up !!... To the Lord.
"I can do everything through Christ who
strengthens me."
Philippians 4:13