August 2010 newsletter

OAKLAND UNITED METHODIST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
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Rev. Textor and Grant Oscar
Bane after the baptism. Parents
"We invite all persons to be a part of our Community of Faith by participating in worship, education, fellowship and Christian service." are Roy and Carrie Bane.

Disciple Express
August Calendar of Events
Sun, Aug 1 -9:00 a.m. Summer Sunday School
-9:00 a.m. Education Committee meeting
-10:00 a.m. Worship w/communion
-11:00 a.m. Koinonia

Thu, Aug 5 -7:00 p.m. SPRC meeting

Fri, Aug 6 7:00 p.m. Nomination Committee meeting

-10:00 a.m. Worship ADDRESS UPDATES
In the process of updating addresses, in
Sun, Aug 15 -9:00 a.m. Summer Sunday School particular young adults of the church,
-10:00 a.m. Worship this newsletter is being sent to the
-11:00 a.m. Koinonia members at the address we have in the
system. If you have someone in your
Sun, Aug 22 -9:00 a.m. Summer Sunday School family that no longer lives at home and
-10:00 a.m. Worship you receive a newsletter for them,
-11:00 a.m. Koinonia please contact the church with their
current address. Your help in updating
-Tue, Aug 24 -9:00 a.m. Newsletter articles due in office
our system is greatly appreciated.
-10:00 a.m. Worship

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NURSERY KOINONIA (No more phone call reminders) AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
VOLUNTEERS Aug 1 Judie & Larry Danker 8/1 Lorraine Hackett
Aug 8 Louise & Dick Merkle Pauline Hogzett *** A Sunday school teacher said to a little boy
Janelle Schnack in her class:
August 1 Pam Ehmke Aug 15 Lindsey Henderson/Leigh Bell/Lauren Trae Colvin So your mother says your prayers for you every
8 Leslie Cleaveland Schueman 8/2 Anita McMartin night at bedtime. That s very nice. What does she
15 Peggy Bentley Aug 22 Joan Shanno 8/4 Joan Bartlett say?
22 Sheila Applegate Peggy Henry
29 Rita Henningsen Aug 29 Teresa Keiser Thank God he s in bed! the little boy replied.
Gia Jacobsen
8/6 Sharon Jones *** A grandfather was driving his young
Karalyn Stott granddaughter to her softball game when she asked,
8/7 Brannon Wright Grandpa, did God make you?
USHERS, 8/8 Derek Shiffer
Yes, indeed, God made me, her grandfather
8/10 Anna Hildebrand
GREETERS, 8/11 Lynn Grobe replied.
Cassie Schieber Did God make me, too? she asked.
CANDLELIGHTERS Shea Anderson Yes, he did, and He did a good job, the
8/12 Dianne White
Aug. 1: Lindsey Henderson grandfather answered.
Beth Achenbach
Leigh Bell 8/14 Ilene Parkhill For a few minutes, the little girl seemed to be
8/15 Sherri Blanchard studying her grandfather, then looked at her
Lauren Schueman Melinda Thompson reflection in the car mirror.
Lisa Rollins Amber Shellberg You know, Grandpa, she said, God s doing a lot
8/16 Stefanie Bartlett better job lately.
Candlelighters: Kyra Martens and Camryn Pierson
Kristie McCready
8/18 Mitch Anderson *** Pastor Nixon of the Outback Patrol Nat l
Aug. 8: Terry and Cyndy Haines 8/21 Mychal Cleaveland Hdqtrs in Georges Hall, Australia, reports this.
Merle and Veva Larson 8/22 Debbie Simonin After a church meeting at night, a traveling
Mischa Martens evangelist was invited to the family s home for
Candlelighters: Hayden and Hayley Haines

Aug. 15:Ilene Parkhill and Jessie Shiffer $5000 8/23
8/26
Lauren Schueman
Edith Haines
Aaron Ehmke
dinner and to stay overnight. The husband and wife
said they had only two bedrooms and asked the
evangelist if he d mind sleeping in the same room
PROJECTION
Mark and Mischa Martens 8/27 Hannah Constable with their five-year-old lad.
8/28 Meg Haines
Candlelighters: Sarah and Andrew Jones Not at all, the evangelist said. I have children of
SYSTEM
Mattie Haines
8/31 Bob Pitt my own.
Aug: 22: Gene and Gloria Gleaves The lad was sound asleep in one of two single beds.
The projection system is ready to be NURSING HOMES - Remember those in the So the evangelist very quietly prepared for bed,
Terry and Amy Gleaves installed but we still lack $5000. paying for nursing homes with cards and visits. then knelt to pray next to his own bed.
Candlelighters: Grace Gleaves and Kyra Martens it. If you would like to help, please put
your donation in the offering plate Oakland Manor: Mary Applegate, Janis The lad woke up, and the evangelist saw him
with a note saying projection Dobernecker, Margaret Alff, Dorothy Forristall kneeling in prayer on the other side of his own bed,
Aug: 29: Marvin and Carolyn Clark Oakland Heights: Eileen Haines, Lucille
system or mail it to the too. The evangelist quietly complimented the lad
Craig and Lisa Hummel Bentley for joining him in prayer. The boy simply replied,
church.
Griswold Nursing Home: Merle Davis Its, okay, sir. But the potty s on this side of my
Candlelighters: Haley and Hannah Hummel Primrose: Lois Allen bed.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Disciple Express
FOR PASTORAL CARE Lois Allen is at Primrose in Council Bluffs NEW BOOK STUDY
When you or a family member is hospitalized or face and her room number is 229. Her phone number
a crisis which pastoral care is needed, please is the same as it was at Amelia House. 256-4297. Title: Book Study: Giving: Unlocking the Heart of
communicate that need directly to Rev. Textor Good Stewardship
weekday mornings at the church (482-5530) or direct THANK YOU S The Finance and Stewardship team has selected this
your call to her home phone (482-5539). If she is not
available to her home phone, please leave your Dear United Methodist Church, DAVE NOLTE S NEW ADDRESS year s book study. The book we have chosen is
Dave & Mari Nolte Giving: Unlocking the Heart of Good Stewardship
message on her answering machine. Thank you for the scholarship and book. ( The Top 4050A Greenhouse PL SE by John Ortberg, Judson Poling and Laurie Pederson.
Ten List for Graduates ) The church has always Albuquerque NM 87116-3008 The book description says that giving demonstrates
If you need the prayer chain started on the weekend or meant a lot to me and my family. The money will be how good stewardship is more than a responsibility
on Monday when the office is closed, please call Rev. used at ISU. it s an adventure. You will find out how a lifestyle
of giving reflects the heart of God, who freely gives
Textor at 482-5539. Wesley Henry
* * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Update on Special Projects. his best to you. Pastor Shirley will incorporate the
Thank you for the nice book. ( The Top Ten List for You can make a difference...be book s lessons into church and we will be offering

OFFICE HOURS Graduates ) I ll greatly enjoy reading it. encouraged! bible study group times when we distribute the books
Your generous donations HAVE made a in early September.
Our secretary, Sheryl Sindt, is in the church office Thanks,
difference. At Annual Conference 2010, the The church office will be ordering the books in
from 9:00 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday. Rev. Ryan D. Hildebrand following was collected: advance and the cost to you will be $10.00.
Textor will be in her study from 10:00 a.m. to noon ********** * ***********

Tuesday through Friday. Rev. Textor can also be SUBMITTED BY: BARB SCHORSCH, 402-681-0891
Dear Oakland United Methodist Church, 350+ pounds of pop tops for the Des Moines
reached on her home phone (482-5539).
The church building and office are closed on Thank you very much for the scholarship. It will be Ronald McDonald House.
very helpful in paying for school. I will be attending 4 HUGE paper grocery bags of Campbell's labels PILLOW CLEANING will be available in
Mondays.
Iowa State in the fall to obtain a degree in Ag Systems and box tops for Bidwell Riverside. the Oakland area on Tuesday, August 3rd from 9:00
Office phone 712-482-5530
Technology. 300+ pairs of new underwear for the Women at to 3:00 p.m. at the Oakland Senior Center at 618
Church e-mail address oaklandumc@frontiernet.net
Church address 200 N. Main, Oakland, IA 51560. Thanks again to my church, the Well for the "Stepping Out Closet." North Hwy. For more info call 712-378-2918.
Chad Obrecht 406 cell phones and many accessories for domestic
Church web page www.oaklandiaumc.org *************************
violence shelters.
386 pairs of eyeglasses for LensCrafters and the
Perhaps you sent a lovely card,
CONGRATULATIONS Or sat quietly in a chair.
Lions Club to refit and distribute.
Prayers of celebration for the Rev. Melissa Drake 45 clean white cotton sheets for Rolling Bandages
Perhaps you sent a funeral spray,
(Silver Creek/Hancock UMC) who became a for Global Health Services in Minneapolis,
If so we saw it there.
Provisional Elder during Annual Conference, and Minnesota to be rolled this summer by local
Perhaps you spoke the kindest words,
for Rev. Dwight Grosvenor for his appointment to volunteers.
As any friend could say;
the Griswold UMC, and to Rev. Scott Morrison $78 in $1 donations for toothpaste for Ingathering
Perhaps you were not there at all,
appointed to the Macedonia yoke. - sent to Gaylen Goetsch.
Just thought of us that day.
$124.78 collected in pocket change for the Iowa
Whatever you did to console our hearts,
Food Bank.
We thank you so much whatever the part.
62 sets of two diaper pins for Ingathering kits -
The family of John Taylor
sent to Gaylen Goetsch.
Thank you for the wonderful service.

is August 24 Thank you for the lovely service, and lunch after. Pastor Catie Newman
Use the memorial where ever its needed most.
9:00 A.M. Norma Taylor

FROM THE TREASURER S OFFICE OF 27. To help get him acquainted with us and the ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD June 17, 2010 Education Committee: Kristy Rieken reported that
THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE community, a semi-potluck is being planned Vacation Bible School went well. Highest attendance
in his honor after church service on June 27 at Present: Dick Merkle, Pastor Shirley Textor, Peggy was 51 children. Kristy thanks all that helped with the
June Receipts Bentley, Jean Blackburn, Merlin Jones, Bernie Bolton, planning and the week of classes. They plan to
the DeWitt Community Center.
During the summer is when the Annual Norma Bolton, Skip Applegate, Kristy and Kort continue the Bible School theme during the remainder
Here is what hw wrote to introduce himself to Rieken.
Conference treasurer incurs a lot of expenses. of Summer Sunday School. Pam has completed the
us after he accepted the appointment to our
Such as the bills for the Annual Conference In Need of Prayer: Cheryl Keast, Addie Mae Smith, paper work with the City of Oakland for the Sunday
Session, the cost of moving clergy from one charge:
John Taylor, Ava Applegate, Bob Putnam Family, Paul School class to have a float in the 4th of July parade.
charge to another, and the camping program A Pastor s Journey by Scott Morrison Leader s Family. Joys: Bible School leadership and The Sunday School classes will make Father s Day
which is in full swing, meaning higher costs in attendance. gifts to hand out at church. Their next focus will be on
At the meeting of the Staff Parish Relations
salaries and groceries. And of course, our Church Camp.
standard monthly costs remain the same. The
Committee on May 3, I accepted an Secretary s Report: There were 2 corrections to the
appointment to serve the three churches of this secretary s report from May. Norma motioned to Memorial Committee: Addie Mae was absent. The
money you give to the Conference this time of charge. It was an eventful evening! I am fifty- approve the report as corrected. Dick seconded the Board discussed the computer cabinet and the
year is greatly appreciated. You cannot know two years old, single, and currently live in West motion and the report was approved as corrected. projector.
how grateful the Conference office is for these Des Moines. (I am the youngest of three
gifts. Treasurer s Report: Dick gave a brief explanation of Annual Conference Report: Pastor Shirley reported
brothers, and my parents will be celebrating
the treasurer s report and answered questions. Peggy that there was good news and bad news at the
Thank you to all who so faithfully send your their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary in
motioned to approve the report, Skip seconded the conference. The good news is that the budget was
apportionments each month. Being able to September.) I was reared in the Lutheran
motion and the report was approved. lowered and the bad news is that pension costs
depend on your gifts helps manage our cash Church/Missouri Synod, but have been a
increased and there will probably be an increase in
flow in a very positive manner. Thank you for member of Grave United Methodist Church in Trustees: Bernie reported that the church air
health care costs in October . Pastor reported that they
your regular and continued support.. Your Des Moines since September of 1996. I conditioner will be replaced by Clark Electric.
held great worship services and she also really enjoyed
generous support makes the ministry and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion
Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee: Pastor the retirement service. There were 33 pastors retiring
mission of your Annual Conference a real from Drake university in August of 1982, and
Shirley reported that the needs to meet to work on a and sadly 6 churches closed. One of those closing
witness for Christ. went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in
church wide birthday party and also on recruiting churches, the Community of Joy in Cedar Rapids, will
Religious Studies from the United Theological
The Annual Conference Budget counselors for the senior high youth group. be giving their assets to the Salem Cedar Rapids church
Seminary of the Twin Cities in May of 1991. I
The Council on Finance and Administration had originally planned to go on for a doctorate Pastor s Report: A thank you from Ashley Way for that was flooded last year.
presented a budget of $30,028,968 to the degree in Religious Studies, but ultimately her scholarship was shared. The piano from the storage It was also discussed that the cost to go to Annual
Annual Conference, of which $15,992,012 was decided to forego a career in academia in favor room has been donated to a family whose children are Conference is becoming more expensive and we will
to come from apportionments. The proposed of working within the Church. To that end, I taking lessons and needed a functional piano. Pastor have to look at increasing our budget to cover those
apportionment budget was 1.59% less than the returned to the United Theological Seminary in Shirley reported on the baptism of Maverrick Kalb. costs. This year, since our delegate to Annual
2010 apportionment budget. The Annual August of 2004 to begin work on a Master of Macedonia United Methodist Church is welcoming Conference was unable to attend, it was approved for
Conference voted to reduce the proposed Divinity degree. I am completing work on my Scott Morrison as their new pastor. Dwight Grosvenor Pastor s additional expenses to come from that amount.
apportionment budget by $53,738. Thus, the final two courses as independent studies here in is the new pastor at Griswold. There will be more information on Annual Conference
total apportionment budget that was adopted is Iowa, and plan to finish them by the end of in the upcoming newsletter.
Pastor s Calendar: July 4th - Sunday worship in the
1.93% less than in 2010. September. My Master of Divinity program has park Before the next Administrative Board meeting, Pastor
given me opportunities to practice ministry in a Shirley has challenged the members to come up with
WELCOM E REV. SCOTT MORRISON variety of settings, most recently as a chaplain July 15th - Ad Council 7:00 at the church lounge
new ideas for Hospitality in our Church and
intern at the Good Samaritan University July 24th - Palmer/Hamilton wedding
From The Evangel newsletter Community to be discussed and put into practice.
Specialty Center in Minneapolis, where I
We are pleased to introduce you to our new primarily served the elderly residents. I look October 12th - Cluster Charge Conference at Carson As there was no other business to come before the
minister, Scott Morrison! He comes to us right forward to soon beginning a new ministry in Missions: Pastor Shirley reported that the Bishop s FIT Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Bernie
out of seminary school we re his first service to the congregations of Macedonia challenge collection was $126.25 which combined with closed the meeting with prayer.
appointment! Rev. Morrison will be moving to UMC, Henderson UMC, and Wheeler Grove the other churches in the SW Iowa district netted Respectfully submitted,
Macedonia sometime during the week of June UCC. Let us hold each other in prayer as we almost $5,000. Peggy Bentley, Recording Secretary
20 and will give his first sermon to us on June prepare to embark on new ministries!

ATTENTION COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS FABRIC IS AVAILABLE AT THE Welcome Okoboji Campers! THANK YOU For making sure the children, youth
The Wesley Foundations are busy preparing for the start of and families at your churches know about camping
the new school year. If you are headed off to Drake SOUTHWEST DISTRICT OFFICE The 2010 camping season is in full swing at Lake opportunities. We couldn t do it without you!
University, Iowa State University, University of Northern AGAIN!!!!! Okoboji United Methodist Camp! Children, youth
Iowa or University of Iowa please contact the appropriate and families from all across the mid-west are Camping events provide children, youth, young
Wesley Foundation Director to let them know. For more Thanks to Myra Kail, the Southwest District attending camping events RIGHT NOW! Got the adults and families with an opportunity to learn, play,
information about the Wesley Foundations contact Rev. Office is once again making available FREE afternoon off want to sing around the experience God's love in the outdoors, grow in faith
Textor or one of the following pastors. fabric that is suitable for making cloth bags for campfire...want to spend the afternoon soaking in in a safe atmosphere, and to reach their personal
school kits. The fabric is in 60 and 72-inch beautiful West Lake Okoboji JUST STOP BY! best! The activities and opportunities that campers
For Drake University contact Rev. Ted Hatten at widths, in rolls of various lengths. It can be cut We d love to see you! experience at camp will stick with them for the rest of
tlhatten@radiks.net into any length that you desire. There are only their lives! Camp provides the acceptance and
For Iowa State University contact Rev. Jim Shirbroun at two conditions for receiving this FREE fabric: CAMP SIGN-UPS There is still plenty of time to support of a Christian community and positive
jim@cwames.org sign up for a camping experience at Okoboji. relationships with adult leaders who truly care about
For University of Northern Iowa contact Rev. David Glenn- It cannot be sold or used for any profit- Families can register for events UP UNTIL THE children and making disciples for Jesus. At Okoboji,
Burns at wesley.dave@cfu.net making purpose; and DAY THE EVENT STARTS! There are camping Jesus Christ is shared in song, word, worship and
For University of Iowa contact Rev. Paul Shultz at events for ALL AGES EVERY WEEK of the example as campers live out their faith together in
You must not fail to send a Thank You note summer in 2010! No children at home how about a community.
paul@iowawesley.com Okoboji provides an unforgettable
to the donor company: grandchild, co-worker s children, neighbors? summer experience, where campers can discover and
CARTER LAKE UMC CELEBRATION All Steel Corp. Contact your local church, call TOLL FREE 1-866- explore exciting activities in a carefully supervised,
Attn: Mindi Reynolds 856-9862 or email info@okobojicamp.com for Christian environment. Lives are changed forever!
Dear Friends of the Southwest District:
Highway 61 information or to request a free camping catalog and
Last year we celebrated a Gratitude Sunday when we had a
Muscatine, IA 52761 brochure. Camp gives kids a world of good!
tangible way of thanking all the congregations in our district
for the ongoing support of our ministry. We had such a Please tell them who you are, what church you
See you soon at camp!
wonderful time, we d like to do it again. Gratitude II didn t are part of, what town you live in, and what you CAMPING DISCOUNTS
have used the fabric for. Keith Shew
seem to say what we wanted to convey, so instead you are · Family discount - Receive an extra $25.00
invited to our Shared Ministry Celebration on Sunday, Director
discount for each additional family member who
August 29, 2010, at the Carter lake united Methodist Stop by the District Office anytime Monday thru Okoboji United Methodist Camp & Retreat Center
comes to camp in 2009. Any camping event they
church. You see, in every activity we do at CLUMC we are Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. and select the 21413 154th Street Place
choose!
mindful that you are sharing with us in our ministry. It is a fabric you would like to use! Spirit Lake, IA 51360
shared connectional ministry! Bring a Friend - For each new camper* you bring, Toll free: 866-856-9862
We have great plans for the day. A special worship service, we ll discount the cost of your event fee by $25.00**. 24 hr. Fax: 712-336-1822
a big church picnic (with seating indoors and outdoors) to Your friends have fun with you at camp, you save a
which you are all invited, the reception of a class of new little money, and everybody WINS! It s our way of
members (many first time professions of faith and thanking you for helping us make camp even better!
baptisms), and a special gift for you. We would love to * New campers are defined as not having
have representatives from your church, perhaps a Mission been to any Iowa UM Camps in the past 3 years.
Work Area attend. Once again, the only thing we ask of
** Discounts cannot exceed the cost of your
you is to call our church and let us know about how many
event registration fees.
will be attending from your charge. You can either call us
at 712-347-5511 or email us at clrev547@netzero.net to
confirm this number. CAMPERSHIPS Need help paying for your camp
Please join us on Sunday, August 29th as once again we say experience? LET SOMEONE KNOW! No one has
think you for sharing in the ministry of the Carter Lake ever been turned away because they couldn t afford
United Methodist church. to pay. Pastors and church staff do you need a copy
July 4th Sunday school was rained out but the
Grace and peace, of the campership form? Just let us know and we ll
kids enjoyed board games in the church.
Mark Heath, Pastor &The People of the Carter Lake UMC email you a copy!

Storm on Sunday Hits Okoboji Camp DATE CHANGE GALASTIC JIM CARRICK,Dec. 13, 1951 June 30, 2010
7/20/2010 Windy weekend around Iowa BLAST VBS WRAP UP potluck and One of three children of Dorothy Maxine (Huston) BIBLE VERSES CELL
huh? Northwest Iowa was affected, the Okoboji area fishing eve will occur Sunday, August 8, @ 6 pm Carrick and Vern LeRoy Carrick, Jim was born in PHONE!
was pretty hard too. in place of Sunday, July 25. (Rain date 8/15). All Austin, Minnesota on December 13, 1951. Jim
Okoboji camp is fine. Though, at 6AM on Sunday volunteers and participants are invited to join in an moved with his family to Oakland, Iowa while in
morning, I questioned if we would be able to hold evening of reflection and fun. Meet at Dave and the 5th grade. He graduated from the Oakland High
School in 1970 and then attended the University of Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our
camp on Monday (or for the rest of the week for that Sheila Applegate's fish pond (22087 390th St). Bible like we treat our cell phone?
matter). Camp has minimal facility damage, some Hot Dogs, S mores, and beverages will be Nebraska at Omaha where he received his business
cold storage food loss (without power for 36 hours), provided. Bring chairs, fishing equip & 1 dish. degree.
What if we carried it around in our purses or
one canoe broken, one dock broken, a small pile of Jim and Rebecca Jane Dobernecker were married at pockets?
shingles from a building and significant tree the Oakland United Methodist Church on
damage. It looked like a war zone Sunday morning September 21, 1974. They made their home in What if we flipped through it several times a day?
every tree on the North campus was affected. Early FUNERAL HELPERS Thank you to all Oakland and were blessed with three daughters;
Sunday morning, we contacted local UMCs so the helpers and food contributors for all the past Jamie, Joni, and Abby. Jim worked for his father at What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
announcements could be made for funerals. Without your help we would have to go Carrick Farm Supply in Oakland until accepting the
assistance. Through the work of Okoboji s to catered luncheons and that just wouldn t be the manager position with the Hancock Fertilizer What if we used it to receive messages from the
INCREDIBLE STAFF (if I sound proud of them...it s same. Company and later for the Hancock Elevator. text?
because they are the best!! They served tirelessly on DISHES After the Cheryl Keast funeral there
Jim was an avid Iowa State football fan and
their one day off to help clean up after the storm) and were many dishes returned from the community What if we treated it like we couldn't live without
Chicago Cubs baseball fan, recording games that he
around 60 volunteers (with trucks, trailers, chainsaws building to the church kitchen. If you haven t it?
couldn t be home to watch. He loved to spend time
and big hearts), after 10 hours of hard work, we had already picked yours up please make sure you stop
with his family and enjoyed horses, golfing, and
nearly all the North Campus cleared and ready to go in the kitchen to collect your dishes. What if we gave it to Kids as gifts?
bowling.
save some leaves and small sticks! We began the day
with a plan to clear just camper areas cabins, In 1993, Jim s health forced him to retire from the What if we used it when we traveled?
registration areas, program areas so we could have elevator. Over the next 17 years he kept busy
safe places for campers to gather the next day. As UMBRELLA LEFT AT COMMUNITY assisting at the Oakland Veterinary Clinic. What if we used it in case of emergency?
more and more volunteers showed up, we were able to BUILDING
Jim and Becky were married 35 years when Jim
complete nearly the whole North Campus. There are If you left an umbrella at the community building died at their home in Oakland on June 30, 2010, at This is something to make you go....hmm...where
still major limbs down around 2 live power lines on after Cheryl Keast s funeral please inquire at the the age of 58 years, 6 months, and 17 days. Jim is my Bible?
the ground near the West side of Okoboji's staff church office or call 482-5530. was preceded in death by his parents and is
residence. We also have a tall oak that fell into a survived by his wife Becky Carrick of Oakland; Oh, and one more thing.
neighbor s yard which still needs cleared up. Once we daughters, Jamie Ewalt and husband Justin and
get the all clear from Alliant, we ll clear these areas.
Many in the Lakes are were not so lucky. Stories/ PRE-SERMON REVIEW their children, Teagan, Ryleigh, and Chance James Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry
about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus
of Tabor, IA, Joni Gordon and husband Aaron and
pictures of significant damage to homes, business, Rev. Textor is writing a pre-sermon review their children, Emma and Jaxon James of Carson, already paid the bill.
vehicles and property are common. Most of those including the scripture and pertinent questions and Abby Taylor and husband Jon and their
affected the greatest are within 1/2 mile of camp. regarding her upcoming sermon. We have posted children, Sophia and Samuel James of Carson; Makes you stop and think 'where are my
the letter on the Church's Facebook page. If you sisters, Joyce Sharp and Bob Sharp of Des Moines, priorities? And no dropped calls!
We ve already entered an insurance claim for losses. want to get to that page, but don't know how, the IA, and Julie Davis of Nevada, MO; nieces and
title of the page is oakiamethchurch and the address nephews; other relatives and many friends. When Jesus died on the cross, he was thinking
God is good. God provides. Our God is an Awesome is www.facebook.com/oakiamethchurch. If you Hertz Funeral Home of you!
God! aren't already on Facebook, you will be prompted to
join before they can gain access to that page. Hertz Funeral Home Carson, Iowa in charge with
Officiants Rev. Richard Russell & Rev.
Blessings, Terry McClain.
Keith Shew, Camp Director

IA; his brother James Taylor and wife Judy of Spencer, The recipients of the 27th Annual Living Water UMC of Marion (nominated by the
OUR DEARLY DEPARTED IA; and his sister Lila Scott and husband Drex of Flood Recovery office of the United Methodist
Marietta, GA. John is also urvived by many other Governor s Volunteer Awards for 2010 Church)
JOHN TAYLOR (June 22, 1933 - June 19,
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rieken have been announced. Governor s Volunteer
2010) Awards are given to honor the amount of Oakville UMC of Wapello (nominated by Melissa
Vieth Funeral Home Bracht-Wagner) for flood relief work
community service time given by individuals and
John Phillip Taylor, the son of Glenn and Alice Arrangements by Rieken Vieth Funeral Home and Springville UMC (nominated by Melissa Bracht-
organizations throughout the state. Every award
(Verner) Taylor, was born June 22, 1933 at officiated by Rev. Shirley Textor. Wagner) for flood relief work
given to United Methodists this year was in
Council Bluffs, IA and died June 19, 2010 at the
association with disaster relief/flood recovery. Shueyville UMC of Swisher (nominated by
Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs,
As Marcia Hughes, Community Relations Melissa Bracht-Wagner) for flood relief work
IA at the age of 76 years, 11 months, and 28 CHERYL KEAST passed July 17, 2010 at the age of
days. 66. Cheryl was born January 13, 1944 to Nels and Supervisor for Cedar Rapids Community Schools Springville UMC of Springville (nominated by the
Gwen (Carter) Block Jr. in Harlan, IA. Cheryl was a stated The difference between ordinary and Flood Recovery Office of the United Methodist
John lived on a farm near Carson, IA where he 1962 graduate of Harlan Comm. Schools. After extraordinary is extra. Let s celebrate the extra! Church)
attended country school. He attended high school graduating, Cheryl moved to Omaha, NE and started Volunteers believe in the organization and what it St. Pauls UMC of Waterloo (nominated by the
at Carson, graduating with the class of 1951. On working at Mutual of Omaha. On September 19, 1964 stands for, and when we volunteer we give a part of Hawkeye Area Agency on Aging) for meals on
March 9, 1952 John was united in marriage to Cheryl was united in marriage to Walter Keast at the ourselves, our skills and our feelings to others. wheels work and (nominated by Melissa Bracht-
Norma Rohwer at Elkhorn, NE. Three children Harlan First Baptist Church. Two children were born to Storm Lake UMC received their award earlier in Wagner) for flood relief work
were born to this union: Rickie, Barbara, and this union, Debbie and Steve. Cheryl and Walt owned June. At the awards event where Storm Lake UMC St. Pauls UMC of CR (nominated by Melissa
Jana. John and Norma lived in several places and operated Davenport Motors, later to be named Keast received their award the Governor made the Bracht-Wagner) for flood relief work
before moving to their farm west of Oakland. Chevrolet in Oakland, IA. Cheryl was active in the following statement: The devotion of these
They lived on the farm until 1974, when they business until her health forced her to retire. Before volunteers has helped Iowa achieve the second According to Governor Chet Culver, Iowa is #2 in
moved in to town. John continued to farm and making their home in Oakland, in 1976, Cheryl and her highest state volunteer rate in the country, said the nation for volunteer service and look out next
sell cars for Davenport Chevrolet in Oakland and family lived in Lincoln, NE and Austin, MN, where they Governor Culver. Lt. Governor Judge, the First year, Utah, because we are going to be #1! He
then J. Olsen Chevrolet in Avoca. John retired in made many lifelong friends. Lady, and I are honored to have this opportunity towent on to state that in Iowa volunteer hours have
1995. He and Norma remained in Oakland until personally thank this year s award recipients for increased 25% in the last year. Iowans are
Cheryl was an avid shopper and enjoyed buying gifts for selfless, thoughtful and concerned for one another.
the time of his death.
her grandchildren. She loved spending time with her donating their time, dedication, and talent to make
a tremendous difference in our state. It gives me a lot of pride to live in a state where
family, and friends at their home in Okoboji. Cheryl caring is part of the fabric of daily life. For
John was a member of the Oakland United The second round of celebrations was held in Cedar generations, Iowans have always been there for
and Walt also enjoyed traveling around the country,
Methodist Church, ARK Lodge #335 A.F. &
especially to car shows and NASCAR races. Rapids and Cedar Falls on June 22, 2010 where their families, friends and neighbors. There could
A.M., the Scottish Rite, and was a Shriner. He several United Methodist Churches and the UMC s be no better example of our caring spirit than you,
enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, playing cards, Cheryl was a member of the Oakland United Methodist Block by Block program were honored. The Iowa s outstanding volunteers. You are, quite
and reading. Church, Tangier Shrine Vintage Iron ladies and
Presbytery of Eastern Iowa nominated Block by simply, the glue that holds our communities
Daughters of the Nile,
Block for the Governor s award. What an honor to together.
John is preceded in death by his grandchildren, Cheryl is survived by her husband Walt of Oakland; her have been nominated for this award by another
Skye and Kyra and his parents. daughter Debbie of Omaha and her son Steve and wife denomination and when they went on-stage to Congratulations! to our United Methodist
Amy of Harlan; her grandchildren Madison and Ellen; receive the award, they received the only standing Churches for being recognized by our Governor
He is survived by his wife Norma of Oakland; her parents Nels and Gwen Block of Harlan; and her ovation of the day. and for the incredible volunteerism that is going
his children: Rickie Taylor and wife Shirley of brothers Ronald Block and wife Kathy of Harlan and on throughout our great state!
Urbandale, IA, Barbara Schorsch and husband Several UMC churches also received awards
Donald block and wife Martha of Cooper City, FL. She during the ceremonies. Brief info on the Governor s Volunteer Awards
Kim of Oakland, IA, and Jana Taylor and is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other The awards began in 1982 as a way for state
husband Tim of Woodbine, IA; his relatives and friends. Rieken Vieth Funeral Home Bethel UMC of Zearing (nominated by the Dept. agencies to give state wide recognition to valuable
grandchildren: Katie Schorsch of West Des of Transportation) for years of highway/road side and dedicated volunteers. With the popularity of
Moines, IA, Stacy Andersen and husband Eric of Services were conducted in the Oakland United clean up. the awards, it has expanded to allow other
Urbandale, IA, Kristine Schorsch of Ames, IA, Methodist Church by Rev. Shirley Textor and Geneseo UMC of Dysart (nominated by Dept. of government groups and non-profit organizations to
and Payton Taylor of Woodbine, IA; his great arrangements by Rieken Vieth Funeral Home with
Transportation) for years of highway/road side make nominations. Story by Darci Hartman,
granddaughter Carmen Andersen of Urbandale, burial at the Macedonia Cemetery. clean up. Communications Technical Specialist,

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