H U F F M A N
HUFFMAN
Schedule of Services
Bi-Weekly
Palm/Passion Sunday, April 9: Services 9 & 11am Small gatherings: 10am
Maundy Thursday, Apr 13: Service 7pm Good Friday, Apr 14: Service 7pm Easter Sunday, Apr16: Sunrise Service 7:00am (Sanctuary) Celebration Service: 9am
Classic Service: 11am
Small Groups: 10am
Pastor’s Musings
CALENDAR 5th SUNDAY in LENT, April 2 9:00 am Celebration Service 10:00 am Small Group Gatherings 11:00 am Classic Service 6:30 pm CLAY (E-202) MONDAY, April 3 9:00 am Exercise/Walk (E.C. gym) 5:30 pm Private event/Reese (Sanctuary) 6:30 pm Cub Scouts (E.C. gym) TUESDAY, April 4 9:00 am Walk (E.C. gym) 10:00 am 55 Plus (Commons area) 6:30 pm Girl Scouts (E-202) 7:00 pm Private group/E-209 7:00 pm Scout Troop 6 (Daycare area) WEDNESDAY, April 5 9:00 am Walk (E.C. gym) 1:30 pm Mission Sewing (E-109) 5:45 pm Dinner: Arby’s Night (Commons Area) 6:30 pm Huffman Angels (E-108) 6:30 pm Chapel Service (Chapel) 6:30 pm Bell Choir practice 7:30 pm Chancel Choir practice (Rm 104) THURSDAY, April 6 9:00 am Walk (E.C. gym) 7:00 pm Private event/ball practice (E.C. gym) FRIDAY, April 7 9:00 am Walk (E.C. gym) SATURDAY, April 8 (no activities)
PALM/PASSION SUNDAY, April 9 9:00 am Celebration Service 10:00 am Small Group Gatherings 11:00 am Classic Service 6:30 pm CLAY (E-202) MONDAY, April 10 9:00 am Exercise/Walk (E.C. gym) 5:30 pm Private event/Reese (Sanctuary) 6:30 pm Cub Scouts (E.C. gym) TUESDAY, April 11 9:00 am Walk (E.C. gym) 10:00 am 55 Plus (Commons area) 6:30 pm Girl Scouts (E-202) 7:00 pm Private group/E-209 7:00 pm Scout Troop 6 (Daycare area) WEDNESDAY, April 12– No Dinner 9:00 am Walk (E.C. gym) 1:30 pm Mission Sewing (E-109) 6:30 pm Huffman Angels (E-108) 6:30 pm Chapel Service (Chapel) 6:30 pm Bell Choir practice 7:30 pm Chancel Choir practice (Rm 104) THURSDAY, April 13 9:00 am Walk (E.C. gym) 7:00 pm Private event/ball pract. (gym) FRIDAY, April 14 9:00 am Walk (E.C. gym) SATURDAY, April 15 (no activities)
MIC-O-SAY at Huffman
The Girl Scouts invite us to join them for their meeting Tuesday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. which will include Mic-O-Say performance. This event takes place in Huffman’s Enrichment Center gym.
March 27, 2017
2802 Renick Street, St. Joseph, MO 64507 Office: (816) 233-0239 Fax: (816) 233-5427 Email: [email protected] Website: huffman-umc.org Facebook: Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Huffman UM Church
With April Fool’s Day upon us, St. Patrick’s Day seems so yesterday. But this is my first newsletter since our St. Pat’s Feast to be able to applaud us on this event. I particularly want to thank everyone who pitched in for this successful event: Dessert Donators, Pie Bakers, Cooks, Servers, the Auctioneer, the Solicitors who asked businesses for their donations, the Donors of items for silent auction, Setter Uppers, Cleaner Uppers, the Organizer/Administrator of the Silent Auction, Bidders and Buyers, Ticket Printers, Ticket Sellers, Ticket Buyers, Cash Box Stewards, the Behind the Scenes Workers that made things happen, Advertising Arrangers, Donors of the Meal Ingredients, and anyone who wore green that day. We have now received payment for the last of the silent auction items. Every item was claimed. The grand total for all the evening’s activities was $3,212. Thank you!
Now, back to April. Watch out! April Fool’s Day is Saturday. Be aware. Be skeptical. Don’t get fooled. But that’s not the best part of April this year. The best, of course, is EASTER, April 16, when we celebrate Christ’s Resurrection and the conquering of death. Please plan to worship with us throughout Holy Week during these special services: Sunday, April 9 - Palm/Passion Sunday at our regular times of 9a and 11a. Maundy Thursday, April 13 – Service of Foot Washing and Communion at 7p. Good Friday, April 14 – Tenebrae Service and the Draping of the Cross at 7p. Easter Sunday, April 16 – “Sunrise” Service at 7a Celebration Service at 9a Classic Service at 11a See you in church this Sunday, April 2, as we complete our series Living our Baptismal Calling. The sermon is titled “Believe” based on the John 11 account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Shalom, Larry
HUFFMAN RECEIVES GRANT
Huffman United Methodist Church was recently the recipient of a $2,500 grant from the Missouri United Methodist Foundation. The grant was written in support of two projects at the church. The funds will be combined with other special projects contributions and used to switch the swing of the handicapped restroom door by the historical room to make it ADA compliant. It will also go towards installing LED lights in part of the daycare area. We are honored to be a recipient of this grant from the foundation in support of the churches work. Also, sincere appreciation goes to those who have supported, and continue to support our special projects. UMW UNIT Meeting
The United Methodist Women’s unit meeting will be held in the commons area on April 13, at noon for a salad luncheon. Bring a salad or dessert to share for the luncheon. The program will be "The Call to Prayer and Self Denial". All women are invited so come and learn. One hundred percent of the collection will go directly to the partners that engage in programs and advocacy to benefit women and children. 55 PLUS
The 55 Plus`ers meet on Tuesday, April 4 at 10AM, in the Enrichment Center. Carol and John Minor will share their trip through Colorado with pictures. Lunch will be at La’ Peep. The 55 Plus’ers would love for you to come and join them. UNITED METHODIST NEWS
The United Methodist Church invites you to check out our new bi-weekly e-newsletter created for all church members. United Methodist Now will highlight examples of Christian living, with inspirational messages, focusing on what it means to be part of our connection. You can subscribe for free. Send your request to [email protected]. 100 YEARS -100 HEROES
A Social Reception: Come celebrate “A Century of Service”. Our staff and volunteers have given their time, talent and treasure to support the Mission of the American Red Cross of Northwest Missouri. Hear Keynote Speaker Dave Sanderson, a true American hero, author, speaker and survivor of US Airways 1549 — The Miracle on the Hudson. May 18, 5:30 p.m. at MWSU, 4525 Downs Drive, Spratt Building, Rooms 214 - 216 6:30 p.m. (Dinner & Program, Fulkerson Center). EASTER LILIES - If you would like to order a lily plant(s) to adorn our sanctuary on Easter Sunday. Please fill out the form below. The cost is $7.00 each (same as last year). You may drop your order off in the church office, or place an order by calling the church office at 233-0239. If paying by check, please make it payable to Huffman UMC. Name(s)____________________________________________________
# plant_____
In Honor of _____________________________________________________________ In Memory of ____________________________________________________________
“Church of the Month” The Rib Crib is honoring us again! As “Church of the Month”, all receipts turned in bring a return of 10% for our church. Eat at the Crib any or all Sundays in April and bring your receipt to the church office. This is a wonderful way to earn $$ for Huffman and enjoy a great meal at the same time. FOOD ON THE 1ST
Help fill the shelves at Calvin Center’s Food Pantry. The first Sunday of each month is designated for collecting donations. However, items may be dropped off at the church anytime. Containers are located at both Welcome Centers. Church Work Day 2017 On Saturday, March 25, several members of the congregation gathered to remove wax from pews and put a shine on the sanctuary, narthex and chapel. Light bulbs were also changed throughout the building and the leaves by the Sacramento Street entrance were removed. Thank you Terry and Tracy Christie, Kathy Caton, Lanny Ellis, Kathy George, Kelly Kimberling, Brynleigh and Lori Lopez, Mark Maugh, Cody and Connie Mayfield, Jenny Sapp, and Michael for the wonderful job preparing Huffman for the Easter season! In Memory of: Barbara Williams Given by: Richard & Shirley Young Roger & Donna Unruh In Honor of: Jerry & Nita Thornton Given by Charlene Haley
For the: Undesignated Undesignated
Undesignated
Loss in Our Church Family: Shirley Schober. She passed to glory on March 21, at the age of 92. Shirley became a member of Huffman in 1959. Both her and her husband were members of Guy Harden Sunday School Class and very active members in past years. Prayers for June Swift. She was admitted to Mosaic this past week. Continued Prayers: J im Wood, Jeff Cunningham, Roy Ewing, June Swift, Joan Roumas, Norma Wing, Phyllis Zirkle, Gina Fox, Jan Saxton, Doris Arnold, Bob Stinson, Marilyn Bartels, Marty Vance, Ida Scott, Anna May Beam, Bob & Shirley Rankin, Janis Weakley, Bonnie Wickham, Marjorie Wheeler
ISAAC Update and Thanks Isaac and the Unruh family continue to receive the blessings of Huffman's family generosity, prayers and support. We are very blessed as such and send out our continued thanks for all of it. You may recall that this time last year he had been to Phoenix for a stem cell treatment which did have some positive results. He continues to be diligent with his exercises and strengthening work outs and is always keeping up on new therapies and advances. He has recently been taking some extensive physical rehab sessions at NextStep in Kansas City and learning some new exercises that we hope to be able to continue at home. We all would just like to thank you once again for your continued support and please keep the healing prayers coming! With appreciation - Isaac, Roger and Donna
Schedule of Services
Bi-Weekly
Palm/Passion Sunday, April 9: Services 9 & 11am Small gatherings: 10am
Maundy Thursday, Apr 13: Service 7pm Good Friday, Apr 14: Service 7pm Easter Sunday, Apr16: Sunrise Service 7:00am (Sanctuary) Celebration Service: 9am
Classic Service: 11am
Small Groups: 10am
Pastor’s Musings
CALENDAR 5th SUNDAY in LENT, April 2 9:00 am Celebration Service 10:00 am Small Group Gatherings 11:00 am Classic Service 6:30 pm CLAY (E-202) MONDAY, April 3 9:00 am Exercise/Walk (E.C. gym) 5:30 pm Private event/Reese (Sanctuary) 6:30 pm Cub Scouts (E.C. gym) TUESDAY, April 4 9:00 am Walk (E.C. gym) 10:00 am 55 Plus (Commons area) 6:30 pm Girl Scouts (E-202) 7:00 pm Private group/E-209 7:00 pm Scout Troop 6 (Daycare area) WEDNESDAY, April 5 9:00 am Walk (E.C. gym) 1:30 pm Mission Sewing (E-109) 5:45 pm Dinner: Arby’s Night (Commons Area) 6:30 pm Huffman Angels (E-108) 6:30 pm Chapel Service (Chapel) 6:30 pm Bell Choir practice 7:30 pm Chancel Choir practice (Rm 104) THURSDAY, April 6 9:00 am Walk (E.C. gym) 7:00 pm Private event/ball practice (E.C. gym) FRIDAY, April 7 9:00 am Walk (E.C. gym) SATURDAY, April 8 (no activities)
PALM/PASSION SUNDAY, April 9 9:00 am Celebration Service 10:00 am Small Group Gatherings 11:00 am Classic Service 6:30 pm CLAY (E-202) MONDAY, April 10 9:00 am Exercise/Walk (E.C. gym) 5:30 pm Private event/Reese (Sanctuary) 6:30 pm Cub Scouts (E.C. gym) TUESDAY, April 11 9:00 am Walk (E.C. gym) 10:00 am 55 Plus (Commons area) 6:30 pm Girl Scouts (E-202) 7:00 pm Private group/E-209 7:00 pm Scout Troop 6 (Daycare area) WEDNESDAY, April 12– No Dinner 9:00 am Walk (E.C. gym) 1:30 pm Mission Sewing (E-109) 6:30 pm Huffman Angels (E-108) 6:30 pm Chapel Service (Chapel) 6:30 pm Bell Choir practice 7:30 pm Chancel Choir practice (Rm 104) THURSDAY, April 13 9:00 am Walk (E.C. gym) 7:00 pm Private event/ball pract. (gym) FRIDAY, April 14 9:00 am Walk (E.C. gym) SATURDAY, April 15 (no activities)
MIC-O-SAY at Huffman
The Girl Scouts invite us to join them for their meeting Tuesday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. which will include Mic-O-Say performance. This event takes place in Huffman’s Enrichment Center gym.
March 27, 2017
2802 Renick Street, St. Joseph, MO 64507 Office: (816) 233-0239 Fax: (816) 233-5427 Email: [email protected] Website: huffman-umc.org Facebook: Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Huffman UM Church
With April Fool’s Day upon us, St. Patrick’s Day seems so yesterday. But this is my first newsletter since our St. Pat’s Feast to be able to applaud us on this event. I particularly want to thank everyone who pitched in for this successful event: Dessert Donators, Pie Bakers, Cooks, Servers, the Auctioneer, the Solicitors who asked businesses for their donations, the Donors of items for silent auction, Setter Uppers, Cleaner Uppers, the Organizer/Administrator of the Silent Auction, Bidders and Buyers, Ticket Printers, Ticket Sellers, Ticket Buyers, Cash Box Stewards, the Behind the Scenes Workers that made things happen, Advertising Arrangers, Donors of the Meal Ingredients, and anyone who wore green that day. We have now received payment for the last of the silent auction items. Every item was claimed. The grand total for all the evening’s activities was $3,212. Thank you!
Now, back to April. Watch out! April Fool’s Day is Saturday. Be aware. Be skeptical. Don’t get fooled. But that’s not the best part of April this year. The best, of course, is EASTER, April 16, when we celebrate Christ’s Resurrection and the conquering of death. Please plan to worship with us throughout Holy Week during these special services: Sunday, April 9 - Palm/Passion Sunday at our regular times of 9a and 11a. Maundy Thursday, April 13 – Service of Foot Washing and Communion at 7p. Good Friday, April 14 – Tenebrae Service and the Draping of the Cross at 7p. Easter Sunday, April 16 – “Sunrise” Service at 7a Celebration Service at 9a Classic Service at 11a See you in church this Sunday, April 2, as we complete our series Living our Baptismal Calling. The sermon is titled “Believe” based on the John 11 account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Shalom, Larry
HUFFMAN RECEIVES GRANT
Huffman United Methodist Church was recently the recipient of a $2,500 grant from the Missouri United Methodist Foundation. The grant was written in support of two projects at the church. The funds will be combined with other special projects contributions and used to switch the swing of the handicapped restroom door by the historical room to make it ADA compliant. It will also go towards installing LED lights in part of the daycare area. We are honored to be a recipient of this grant from the foundation in support of the churches work. Also, sincere appreciation goes to those who have supported, and continue to support our special projects. UMW UNIT Meeting
The United Methodist Women’s unit meeting will be held in the commons area on April 13, at noon for a salad luncheon. Bring a salad or dessert to share for the luncheon. The program will be "The Call to Prayer and Self Denial". All women are invited so come and learn. One hundred percent of the collection will go directly to the partners that engage in programs and advocacy to benefit women and children. 55 PLUS
The 55 Plus`ers meet on Tuesday, April 4 at 10AM, in the Enrichment Center. Carol and John Minor will share their trip through Colorado with pictures. Lunch will be at La’ Peep. The 55 Plus’ers would love for you to come and join them. UNITED METHODIST NEWS
The United Methodist Church invites you to check out our new bi-weekly e-newsletter created for all church members. United Methodist Now will highlight examples of Christian living, with inspirational messages, focusing on what it means to be part of our connection. You can subscribe for free. Send your request to [email protected]. 100 YEARS -100 HEROES
A Social Reception: Come celebrate “A Century of Service”. Our staff and volunteers have given their time, talent and treasure to support the Mission of the American Red Cross of Northwest Missouri. Hear Keynote Speaker Dave Sanderson, a true American hero, author, speaker and survivor of US Airways 1549 — The Miracle on the Hudson. May 18, 5:30 p.m. at MWSU, 4525 Downs Drive, Spratt Building, Rooms 214 - 216 6:30 p.m. (Dinner & Program, Fulkerson Center). EASTER LILIES - If you would like to order a lily plant(s) to adorn our sanctuary on Easter Sunday. Please fill out the form below. The cost is $7.00 each (same as last year). You may drop your order off in the church office, or place an order by calling the church office at 233-0239. If paying by check, please make it payable to Huffman UMC. Name(s)____________________________________________________
# plant_____
In Honor of _____________________________________________________________ In Memory of ____________________________________________________________
“Church of the Month” The Rib Crib is honoring us again! As “Church of the Month”, all receipts turned in bring a return of 10% for our church. Eat at the Crib any or all Sundays in April and bring your receipt to the church office. This is a wonderful way to earn $$ for Huffman and enjoy a great meal at the same time. FOOD ON THE 1ST
Help fill the shelves at Calvin Center’s Food Pantry. The first Sunday of each month is designated for collecting donations. However, items may be dropped off at the church anytime. Containers are located at both Welcome Centers. Church Work Day 2017 On Saturday, March 25, several members of the congregation gathered to remove wax from pews and put a shine on the sanctuary, narthex and chapel. Light bulbs were also changed throughout the building and the leaves by the Sacramento Street entrance were removed. Thank you Terry and Tracy Christie, Kathy Caton, Lanny Ellis, Kathy George, Kelly Kimberling, Brynleigh and Lori Lopez, Mark Maugh, Cody and Connie Mayfield, Jenny Sapp, and Michael for the wonderful job preparing Huffman for the Easter season! In Memory of: Barbara Williams Given by: Richard & Shirley Young Roger & Donna Unruh In Honor of: Jerry & Nita Thornton Given by Charlene Haley
For the: Undesignated Undesignated
Undesignated
Loss in Our Church Family: Shirley Schober. She passed to glory on March 21, at the age of 92. Shirley became a member of Huffman in 1959. Both her and her husband were members of Guy Harden Sunday School Class and very active members in past years. Prayers for June Swift. She was admitted to Mosaic this past week. Continued Prayers: J im Wood, Jeff Cunningham, Roy Ewing, June Swift, Joan Roumas, Norma Wing, Phyllis Zirkle, Gina Fox, Jan Saxton, Doris Arnold, Bob Stinson, Marilyn Bartels, Marty Vance, Ida Scott, Anna May Beam, Bob & Shirley Rankin, Janis Weakley, Bonnie Wickham, Marjorie Wheeler
ISAAC Update and Thanks Isaac and the Unruh family continue to receive the blessings of Huffman's family generosity, prayers and support. We are very blessed as such and send out our continued thanks for all of it. You may recall that this time last year he had been to Phoenix for a stem cell treatment which did have some positive results. He continues to be diligent with his exercises and strengthening work outs and is always keeping up on new therapies and advances. He has recently been taking some extensive physical rehab sessions at NextStep in Kansas City and learning some new exercises that we hope to be able to continue at home. We all would just like to thank you once again for your continued support and please keep the healing prayers coming! With appreciation - Isaac, Roger and Donna
