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Volume 21 Issue 7 July 2018

Acts & Facts Newsletter

1300 N Vine Street Abilene, Kansas 67410

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Our Core Values: Love

Grace

Worship

Truth

Our Mission

To see the transformation of people and the building of

families because of the love, grace, worship, and truth

of Jesus Christ

Our Vision . . . to Reach the lost

to Disciple Believers and Equip all for ministry

Vacation Bible School 2018:

July 9-13 from 6-8:30pm Shipwrecked! We are getting shipwrecked to learn that Jesus rescues us at Vacation Bible School. If you have not registered your child, or your grandchild, or your neighbor’s child, it’s not too late!

Go to eumcabilene.org and go to the kids page

to get registered!

from Pastor Gordon

Hello Emmanuel!

I hope that you’re out there doing some “fishing for people” after being part of the “Gone Fishing” Series. It has been a reminder of God’s desire to have each of us share what Jesus has done for us with other people. I hope that you have committed yourself to our “Each One Reach One” challenge. Feel free to share your testimony of how God is using you to reach others with the love of Jesus in an email or on the Facebook page!

On July 4th we’ll have our first coordinated outreach effort starting at 7pm. This event is not for Emmanuel folks, but aimed at those who will come onto our property who are not part of our Emmanuel Family. It’s a chance for us to serve the community and strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus to others. It’s important for us to keep in mind that although you’re very welcome to come to Emmanuel and enjoy the fireworks, this event is about others. Even if you haven’t signed up to help (and I hope you have) you can still be a reflection of Jesus through a smile and a hello. Thanks for being in prayer for this event. We desire to create bridges into the life of Christ and Em-manuel.

VBS is upon us! What a wonderful way to reach families. Statistics show that if kids get involved in Church their parents will most likely follow. This pertains especially to those who are unchurched. So in a way VBS can be an outreach event, too. Please do your part in getting the word out about this year’s VBS. There’s more info else-where in the newsletter. It’s not too late to sign up to help or register kids.

One Worship will take place on Sunday, July 29, with the Youth leading that day. You’ll hear testimonies about Youth Camps and enjoy a service that is focused on God through the lens of our Youth. We are blessed to have an active Youth Ministry at Emmanuel and this is a way to give encouragement to them as we worship to-gether. We’ll have a potluck afterwards. More information about the potluck is forthcoming, but I hope you will make One Worship Sunday a priority as we blend both of our services together into one.

Just around the corner is another outreach opportunity with the Water Tent at the Kansas Free Fair. I’m looking for a person or couple to champion this outreach who will be the “face” of this great opportunity to be Je-sus to others. If you’d like to talk more about this, please contact me soon. Be looking for a sign up list on the sign up board soon.

By the time you receive this month’s newsletter we will have had our June 24 meeting regarding the state of the UMC and what that means for Emmanuel. If for some reason you couldn’t make it to the meeting and would like a copy of what was handed out, please contact Rita at the Church office, and please feel free to contact me if you have questions. Please also continue to be in prayer for Emmanuel and our response to the status of our de-nomination. God has been faithful for over a century to Emmanuel and He will continue to be if we keep our eyes on Him.

July is a prime month for vacations for our families and our Staff so I’d like to wish all of you safe travels and restful times as you spend time with your families. Have fun and don’t forget to keep your eyes on Jesus when you’re away. As the old hymn says “Take the Name of Jesus with You”. Blessings!

Pastor Gordon

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

Amp it Up 2018 –This year’s Amp it Up camp ran from May 29- June 2 and was a HUGE success. The

campers enjoyed a concert and masterclass with members of Stars Go Dim. We had 8 students (along with Kaitlin) who attended camp this year. They were: Annie Bathurst (vocals), Lucas Cook (songwriting), Mason Cook (vocals), Sarah Cooper (piano), Grace Griffith (guitar), Claire Weishaar (piano), Grant Weishaar (drums), and Victoria Weltha (tech). Lucas helped write a song that was played at the end of camp, and Claire and Grant were able to play with a team that lead worship at Annual Conference. Thank you, Church, for helping support this equipping camp!!

Extreme Kansas Camp – Middle School Extreme Kansas Camp. June 25-29. Students who are going

to the Middle School Camp this year are: Jase Adam, Eden Bathurst, Lexi Barnes, Hope Cole, Aubree Cooper, Mara Crane, Bri Deweese, Sterling Engle, Randi Longenecker, Rydge Longenecker, Zach Miller, Kiah Nordgren, Tristan Randles, Chloe Rock, Weston Rock, Stocton Timbrook, Mia Wasylk, Aaralyn Wendland, and Kaleb Worthen. Mason Cook and Zoë Cooper will be serving on staff during middle school week as well. The high school camp (June 11-15) had 8 students: Brynna Ade, Annie Bathurst, Alice Bathurst, Addison Hasenbank, Reese Longenecker, Ryan Longenecker, Grace Randles, Bailey Rock, and Ashton Roth. Pray for God to move in each of these student’s lives during camp!!!

MidWest Regional Camp at Golden Bell – High School Midwest Regional Youth Camp at Golden

Bell. July 15-20. We will make trek out to Colorado in mid-July for another great HS camp experience. Camp

includes lots of activities, and 2 chapel sessions per day with worship, relevant teaching, and a proclamation of the

Gospel. This year’s theme is focused around IDENTITY! Students going include: Chelsey Armbruster, Mason Cook, Coye Crane, Roc Engle, Rebecca Gale, Rebekah Johnson, Ally Johnson, Camden Liebau, Chance Liebau, Meagan McClure, Eli Prater, Gabe Prater, Eli Riegel, Noah Riegel , Leo Snyder, Matthew Wal-ters, and Brody Williams. Pastor Marc, Alix Kunkle, and Emma Bathurst will also be going as adult chaperones. Please be in prayer as students get out of their comfort cages, and experience God in a new way.

Course of Study School/ Summer schedule

I am approaching my second summer of Course of Study classes in Dallas, Texas. I will be attending Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University for two on -campus classes: Transforma-tive Leadership, and Introduction to Bible, from July 9-13. The new hybrid class model will also in-clude two additional weeks of off-campus work. The first week of off-campus work will take place while I’m at Golden Bell camp, UGH. Please pray that I will be able to learn what God wants me to learn in class, but also juggle the camp counseling and class load for the weeks afterward. Because of vacation (July 1-8), COSS (July 9-13), Golden Bell camp (July 15-20), and off-campus COSS assignments (July 16-27), I will be rather difficult to get ahold of during the month of July. Any and all prayers will be appreciated! - Marc

Vacation Bible School July 9-13, we are getting shipwrecked to learn that Jesus rescues us at Vacation Bible School. If you have not registered your child, or your grandchild, or your neighbor’s child, it’s not too late! Go to eumcabilene.org and go to the kids page to get registered!

VBS supplies needed We are in need of supplies to decorate with:

suitcases, pool floats, canoes (or small boats), life vests, fake decorative trees, fishing nets,

beach chairs, lots of newspaper, country mart paper bags, big pieces of cardboard, tiki torches, wood

pallets, hammocks, and other islandy things! Please bring to the church during the

week of July 2-8.

Volunteers Needed: Emmanuel Kids is still looking for those who would like to teach the nursery or the preschool kids in Fall 2018. This could be a every week, or once a month commitment. Please see Rachel Bishop for more details!

Preschool Enrollment We still have a few spots open in our 3 classes for

preschool for Fall 2018. If you or someone you know is interested, please stop by the church office

for an application!

DID YOU KNOW—

The church office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of

Independence Day.

ONE WORSHIP SCHEDULE at Emmanuel - we have scheduled six occasions when all of us at Emmanuel are invited and heartily encouraged

to gather together for one worship service at 10:00 am. Dates of One

Worship Services in 2018–January 21 (Youth

Bake Auction), April 29, July 29,

September 30, December 9 (Children’s Christmas Program),

December 30.

Sunday, July 29, after our 10AM

One Worship Service we will enjoy a time of food and fellowship.

A potluck lunch will be held immediately after morning service. The following will be provided by

the church, meat, drinks, plates, and utensils. Please sign-up or call the church office if you plan

to stay for the meal. Would you please help by bringing the following if

your last name begins with— A-N-please bring a side dish to share (vegetable,

salad, relishes etc.) O-Z-please bring a dessert to share (cake, cookies,

fruit tray etc.) Please bring enough to serve your size of family; that

will ensure that we have plenty for all!

NOTE: If it is too difficult for you to prepare and bring a dish, we still want you to come and enjoy this time

together with your church family!

THANK YOU to the “Heart Connections” Sunday school class for hosting our potluck lunch!

I found the neatest 9x13 Pyrex cake pan on the counter in the church kitchen! DOES IT

BELONG TO YOU? All items in the lost and found tub and surrounding area will be taken to

the Abilene Food & Clothing Center on Monday, July 9.

DID YOU KNOW—

Emmanuel Church provides Our Daily Bread and Large Print Upper

Room devotionals at both entrances in the brochure racks.

Pick yours up today!

Please check the list of items needed at the Salina Rescue Mission. The list is posted on the bulletin

board in the east hallway. This list is updated each month. Won’t you see if you can help in any way.

The ‘Have’s — Need’s’ Board, located in the east hallway, is a place that you can post a NEED you

have; i.e. I need a stove, a clothes dryers, someone to mow my lawn, a baby-sitter, etc OR you can

post something that you HAVE to give away, trade, service to offer, sale, etc.. All communication/

transactions will be between the parties and the church will have no involvement. This is a

self-serve type of board.

Checkout the sermon page on our Emmanuel Church website! Now

you can browse through past sermons, download as an MP3 or subscribe to our podcast through

itunes. If you missed a Sunday, it’s the next best thing to actually being with us!

http://www.eumcabilene.org/resources/sermons-2/ This newsletter and much more

are available on our website

Water Tent Outreach at the Central Kansas Free Fair August 1—August 6

DID YOU KNOW—

We’ll continue this year our tradition of hosting the water tent at the Kansas Free Fair August 2 through

August 5. We are in need of people to serve with setting up the tents on Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 8:30am to

noon. We’ll also need people to work shifts during the Fair as well as have people set up each day and tear

down the water coolers and table information. You can sign up to help at the bulletin board outside of the

Church office. This is an opportunity for us to reach out to the community with the love of Jesus!

Please contact Pastor Gordon if you are interested

in learning more about Emmanuel's annual

Baptism scheduled for Sunday, September 9. This is your opportunity to be

baptized by immersion, or to mark your spiritual growth by remembering your baptism."

Church Picnic and Baptisms This year we’re making a paradigm shift in our annual gathering for Baptisms. In order to make the event more family oriented with representation by all generations we’re moving this event to Brown’s Park. Having the event closer to Abilene will hopefully facilitate more Emmanuelites being in attendance. The event will be filled with games for the kids, some Worship music, great food, and the highlight of the day - Baptisms.

Sunday, September 9, 2018 Games and Fellowship 3:30pm Baptisms 5pm Dinner 5:30pm Please sign up at the sign up board so we’ll know how many to plan for food. Bring a lawn chair, some cookies to share, and feel free to bring outdoor games, as well. The Staff will have some organized games planned, too. If you need a ride please call the Church office.

DID YOU KNOW—

Please save your pop-top rings for the Ronald McDonald House, place them in the box on the east counter in the church kitchen. Help families in need!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR COMING SOON

August 2—5—Water Tent Ministry August 2—Church office closes at 3pm for the Central Kansas Free Fair Parade August 5—Mission Moment—the Chands August 8—Preschool “Back to School” Meeting August 12—Operation Christmas Child Moment August 12—Family Game Night August 19—Sunday School Teachers Training August 29—Youth Praise Team Info Meeting September 3—Labor Day—Church Office Closed September 5—the WELL Kickoff September 9—All Church Picnic & Baptisms September 15—Tailgate at KSU vs UTSA—1PM September 15—KSU vs UTSA Football Game—3PM September 23—Mission Moment—the Sextons September 29—Trustee Work Day September 30—One Worship Sunday Service at 10am followed by Congregational Meal

CHURCH FAMILY NEWS

WITH SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF: Kimmy Brant (sister of Tina Price) Ronnie Thomas (uncle of Briana Emig) Angie Alson (mother of Cheryl Swartz) Theresa Foster Lilly Collins Joan Roney (mother of Daryl Roney) Brenda Slater (wife of Roland Slater) Glenda Dolton (mother of Thelma Gillespie) Stuart Nelson (uncle of Sherry Johnson) Whade Tweady (brother of Tad Tweady) Velda Robson (mother of Ken Robson) Doris Larson (mother of Dorann Clemence) Glen Stoffer (father of Curtis Stoffer; grandfather of Jason Stoffer) Lynette Hammel (sister of Kevin Johnson) Gary Yocum (brother of Audrey McGrath) Charlene Brown (sister-in-law of Paul Brown) Kay (sister of Marvin Flora) Virginia Fry (mother of Jim & Bruce Fry) Juanita Foster (grandmother of Janessa Warner)

CHURCH FAMILY NEWS

PRAISE & PRAYERS: Praise & Thank you: I want to thank everyone for the visits, cards and phone calls helping to make my 90th birthday so special. I will always remem-ber it. God Bless each of you.—Ruby Winters; Thank you for all your prayers! - Dennis & Tammy Constable; Thank you for your prayers—Marjean Smith; Thank you for prayers for Jake Linder—LouAnn Neaderhiser; Thanks for RAIN; Our daughter, Jessica has found work and house (Chapman) since moving to this area— Jim Reinstein; Thank you for all the prayers, cards, calls, visits and food while Joe & I were ill. We are recovering well and hope to enjoy good health soon—Naoma Foltz

Pray for: Taylor Thompson, Derek & family, Jordan & Taylor O’Neal, Dale Pulkrabek, Marjean Smith, family transferred to Germany, Colin Henderson, McCade Hall, summer camp leaders, RAIN, Steve Gfeller, Naoma Foltz, Cory Snyder, Kenny Wetzel, son and family in Florida, Tina Price and team in Africa, Tammy Constable, Chris Kabler, Paul Fischer,

PRAYER FOR WORLD/NATIONAL CONCERNS- President Trump U.S. Troops & their Families Israel Immigration Reform Judges-wisdom Country of Tunisia Persecuted Christians in Uzbekistan Travel mercies North Korea 4th of July Celebration Wildfires / Volcanos Police Officers Order of law Congress

PRAYER FOR OUR LEADERSHIP- Pastor Gordon McClure Pastor Marc Riegel Rachel Bishop Kaitlin Kendel Rita Macy

PRAYER FOR OUR EUM FAMILY/EVENTS New Sunday School teachers Fireworks Outreach—July 4th Vacation Bible School—July 9-13 High School Camp, Golden Bell-Divide, CO— July 15-20 Mission Trips Fall Wednesday nights Worship Team To use our gifts for God Glory

Call the church office (785.263-3342) if you have a prayer request. Your need will be prayed for by

50 Prayer Chain volunteers. In addition, all prayer requests will be listed in the

bulletin for two weeks.

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11:30am Triad, Conf. Rm 1 5:30pm VBS Staff Prayer, 111 6-8:30pm Vacation Bible School, WC, Kitchen, 102, 104, 105, 111, 205

8:45am Alpha Worship 9:55am Discipleship Classes 11:00am Omega Worship 2:00pm VBS Info/Training, Prep Meeting, WC, Kit., 102, 104, 105, 111, 205

2:00pm Vision Writer Class, Conf. Rm 1 5:30pm VBS Staff Prayer, 111 6-8:30pm Vacation Bible School, WC, Kitchen, 102, 104, 105, 111, 205

10:00am Equipping Staff Mtg., Conference Room 1 11:30am GALS Bible Study, Conf. Rm 1 2:00pm Staff Meeting, Conf. Rm 1 5:30pm VBS Staff Prayer, 111 5:30pm Mission Team Meeting, Conf. Rm 1 6-8:30pm Vacation Bible School, WC, Kitchen, 102, 104, 105, 111, 205 7:00pm Bible Study, 207 Charles Rd

5:30pm VBS Staff Prayer, 111 6-8:30pm Vacation Bible School, WC, Kitchen, 102, 104, 105, 111, 205

8:00am Prayer for Our City, KJIL Radio Station 5:30pm VBS Staff Prayer, 111 6-8:30pm Vacation Bible School, WC, Kitchen

Independence Day Church Office Closed

5:00pm Outreach Set-up 6:00pm Outreach Cooks 6:00pm Outreach Food Prep 6:30pm Outreach Greeters 6:30pm Outreach Servers 7:00pm 4th of July Outreach 10:00pm Outreach Tear Down

VBS DECORATING 2:00pm Vision Writer Class, Conf. Rm 1 6:30pm VBS Info/Training Meeting, WC

VBS DECORATING 10:00am Equipping Staff Mtg., Conference Room 1 11:30am GALS Bible Study, Conf. Rm 1 6:00pm Becoming F.I.T. Class, 203 7:00pm Bible Study, 207 Charles Rd

VBS DECORATING 8:45am Alpha Worship 9:55am Discipleship Classes 11:00am Omega Worship 6:30pm Golden Bell Rehearsal, 300

VBS DECORATING 8:00am Prayer for Our City, KJIL Radio Station

VBS Sunday High School Camp—

Divide, CO 8:45am Alpha Worship 9:55am Discipleship Classes 11:00am Omega Worship

High School Camp— Divide, CO

2:00pm Vision Write Class, Conf. Rm 1 7:00pm Trustee Board Meeting, Conf. Room 1

High School Camp— Divide, CO

10:00am Equipping Staff Mtg., Conference Room 1 11:30am GALS Bible Study. Conf. Rm 1 6:00pm Kenya Team Meeting, 211 7:00pm Bible Study, 207 Charles Rd

High School Camp— Divide, CO

11:30am Triad, Conf. Rm 1

High School Camp— Divide, CO

10:00am Set-up for Baby Shower, WC, Kitchen Noon Baby Shower, WC, Kitchen

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High School Camp— Divide, CO

8:00am Prayer for Our City, KJIL Radio Station

Youth Sunday NO Discipleship Classes

10:00am One Worship Service followed by

Congregational Meal 5:00pm Set-up for 4H Day WC, 105, 107, 205, 206, 211, 213, Kitchen

7:30am 4H Fashion Review Judging, WC, 105, 107, 205, 206, 211, 213, Kitchen 2:00pm Vision Writer Class, Conf. Rm 1 6:00pm 4H Fashion Review, WC, 205, 211

10:00am Equipping Staff Mtg., Conference Room 1 11:30am GALS Bible Study. Conf. Rm 1 7:00pm Bible Study, 207 Charles Rd

HOLY COMMUNION 8:45am Alpha Worship 9:55am Discipleship Classes 11:00am Omega Worship

10:00am Meeting, Conf. Rm 1 11:30am Triad, Conf. Rm 1

2:00pm Vision Writer Class, Conf. Rm 1

10:00am Equipping Staff Mtg., Conference Room 1 11:30am GALS Bible Study, Conf. Rm 1 2:00pm Staff Meeting, Conf. Room 1 7:00pm Bible Study, 207 Charles Rd

8:00am Prayer for Our City, KJIL Radio Station

Acts & Facts Newsletter

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[email protected] Pastor Gordon McClure 224 Senior Pastor 316-519-7299

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Director 785-571-7447

[email protected] Pastor Marc Riegel 221 Associate Pastor / Youth Minister 785-307-0741

[email protected] Kaitlin Kendel 223 Worship Director 785-491-0697

[email protected] Rita Macy 220 Office Coordinator 785-200-0725

[email protected] Pam Rothfuss 222 Financial Administrator

[email protected] Marilyn Dietzler 233 Preschool Teacher 785-223-3592

[email protected] Darrin Dohrman Building & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

785-479-1501

It’s important for people to know their ministers are available when someone has a question, needs some help, or just wants to talk for awhile. Our office coordinator, Rita Macy, will be happy to receive your office visits, telephone calls, and email messages. We work diligently to use the communication resources available, such as voice mail and cell phones, to be available most of the time for question. Our pledge to the congregation is to respond in a timely and courteous manner. When someone calls and says, “It’s urgent,” we will be contacted by the quickest means possible. The ministers are often out of the building for a variety of ministry tasks. They are available to schedule an appointment with you at your convenience. Please contact us if we can be of help to you. We want to be available to serve you!

Following are names of active servicemen connected to Emmanuel. Please keep them and their families in your prayers. If there are others connected to our church that are presently serving, please get their name to the church office.

Michael Brabender (husband of Tanya Brabender) US Army Eric Cooper (husband of Monica Cooper) Kansas Army National Guard Joseph Dallas (husband of Angie Dallas) US Army Robert & Jennifer Dietzler (Mark & Marilyn Dietzler’s son & daughter-in-law) David Fulton (Clarence & Eileen Garten’s grandson) US Army Travis Gregg (Sherry Osland’s nephew) US Navy David Grindle (husband of Rebecca Grindle) US Army Anthony Johnston (Joan Boyd’s grandson) National Guard Kyle Jones (husband of Megan Jones) US Army Reserve Brandon VanMeter (husband of Andrea VanMeter) US Army

Stop by the tower entrance display and pick up a prayer list of those serving our country. M

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NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS If you are wanting to put an article into the August Acts & Facts Newsletter, please have the article to the church no

later than the 20th of July. You may either put it in Rita’s slot in the wooden boxes hanging on the wall in the tower entrance, or e-mail it to Rita at [email protected]; please indicate that it is for Acts and Facts.

Articles may be edited.