MAKING DISCIPLES...

CHANGING THE WORLD

FI RS T N O T ES
APRIL 2018

A P R I L’ S M U S I N G S Rev. April Wegehaupt

Sunday APRIL SHOWER’S path are so beautiful! be, and your heart is
BRING MAY FLOWERS What’s your secret?” aching—know that your
Worship The woman answered, greatest hurt will
Schedule There’s an old story “One of my pots is probably be your
about two pots. One was broken and the water greatest ministry.
perfect in every way. The that spills out helps the
9:00 am flowers grow every day.” We’re all like the
Worship other had cracks and
broken places. Each day second pot in the story.
in the Sanctuary We tend to think that if Our “April showers” can
a woman filled the pots
10:10 am with rainwater she col- ‘it’/ ‘we’ are broken we truly lead to “May
Sunday School lected and then carried have to get it fixed, flowers” because God
Time them down the path to otherwise God will be sees purpose in our
her home. The first pot unable us to it/us. I brokenness even when
EASTER SUNDAY felt proud that she never want you to know that we don’t, and He can
APRIL 1 spilled a single drop. God thinks in a use it to bring forth
7:00am The other felt ashamed completely different beauty that blesses
Sunrise Service—FH way. He took what was those around us.
because no matter how
9:00am perfect, His Son, and
Easter Worship hard she tried, she lost a
lot along the way. made Him broken in Rev. April
order to bring us heal-
OUR MISSION
STATEMENT: One day the two pots ing and redemption.
overheard the woman
Making Disciples talking with someone So if you’re sitting there
who lived nearby. The wondering if God can
…...Changing use you because your
neighbor exclaimed,
the World “The flowers along your life is not as it should

We uphold the United Methodist Church by our PRAYERS, PRESENCE, GIFTS, SERVICE & WITNESS

2018 Monthly Budget March Total Gifts Received to Date

9:00 am Sunday Needs—
Needs—$26,837 $25,616
Combined Service School February February February
Attendance for

4th $9,206
March 2018
March 2018

Income Expense Net LOSS

4th 125 69
Gifts for

$19624 $27,525 ($7,901)

11th $5,293
11th 108 57
18th $2,822 Year-
Year-to-
to-Date Year-
Year-to-
to-Date Year-
Year-to-
to-Date
18th 105 57 Income Expense Net LOSS
$38,398 $50,508 ($12,110)
25th 185 111 25th $8,295
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Prayer Concerns:
John & Wanda Gorton
Bill & Jean Armstrong
EASTER
Sunday, April 1
Janice Kovacic
Maxine Carlson A SUNRISE 9:00am
Sherrolyn Webb
Betty McMillen
SERVICE
Mary Knapp will be
Sarah Myers held at
Mike Sutcliffe 7:00am in
Tonya Ely
Fellowship Hall.
Serving in the Military: Breakfast will be provided
Nathan Ruggles following the service.
(stationed at McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS)
Anthony Ruggles THIS YEAR’S LENTEN OFFERING WILL GO TO FELLOWMAN INTERNATIONAL OF HONDURAS.
(stationed at Kadena AFB, Okinawa, Japan)
Spc. Justin Lawrence

Visions &
(stationed at Fort Bragg, NC)
Josh & Kenzli Underwood
Drey Barkman
SgtFC. Roger, Melissa
& Timothy Myers

GOALS
Joshua Hatch
Jack Martin
PLEASE NOTE:
NAMES SUBMITTED FOR
THE PRAYER CONCERNS LIST WILL
BE REMOVED AFTER TWO WEEKS.
PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE
@ 431-4240 OR E-MAIL
fumcronda@gmail.com
IF YOU NEED TO ADD OR
CONTINUE A NAME ON THE
PRAYER LIST. THANK YOU!

“We live
and die;
Christ died
and lived!”
~ John Stott
Sunday, April 15th
10:00am / Fellowship Hall
Our youth will be providing the breakfast! Love donations will be accepted.
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We cannot spell
CH_RCH
without “U”.
We cannot spell
AD_LT
without “U”.
We cannot spell
YO_TH
without “U”.
We cannot spell
M_SIC
without “U”.
We cannot spell
S_CCESS
without “U”.
We cannot spell
S_NDAY
without “U”.
SO CLEARLY
YOUR CHURCH
NEEDS “U”!

Get to
Church

OUR CHURCH IS BEING CHALLENGED TO PROVIDE 12 DOZEN Any Way

COOKIES FOR THIS EVENT. PLEASE BRING YOUR COOKIES TO
You Can!
THE CHURCH NO LATER THAN APRIL 7!
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OUR CHURCH

Mission Pennies Pantry Sunday Another Tuesday

...for the month of
April will be used to help
kids going to Camp
Chippewa this summer.
Gifts / Prizes Needed
The Church & Society
committee is in need of
gifts and prizes to be
given to the residents at
the Murray Hill Apts. The
committee hosts a party /
bingo game there each
month.
Sunday, April 15th Evening meal
is Pantry Sunday. Our church’s turn to host
Don’t forget to bring your
donation for the Food the “Another Tuesday
Pantry with you! Evening Meal” at
Otterbein will be on
Challenge for April 24th. Anyone willing
April will be: to volunteer their time or
CANNED FRUITS culinary talents should
contact Charlene Riley
& VEGETABLES either by email:
charlenemr@hotmail.com
CASH IS ALSO or phone 431-4560 office
GREATLY 431-4023 home.
NEEDED!

Will be held Wednesday, April 11

in Fellowship Hall
Presenter will be Hollie Tarpley,
UM Disaster Response Coordinator.
Please bring a potluck dish to share.

The Evangelism Committee will be collecting bottled

water to distribute at the upcoming Relay for Life Event
as a gift of “Living Water” from the FUMC congregation.
Please bring cases of bottled water to the church so
that they can be labeled prior to the event.
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Today’s Concerns Women’s Link

Genesis to Lunch & Shopping in Wichita!
Tuesday, April 17
Crucifixion

Revelation We will leave the

church parking lot
Please let Linda
know about
They placed the cross
upon His back
Yet, no one seemed
2018 at 8:00am and reservations to care
travel to Wichita no later than The weight across His
Schedule in the church van. Monday, April shoulders
MONDAYS Please bring 16th by 11:00am. Seemed more than He
could bear.
ROOM 107 $5.00 to help with Weather
9:30AM the cost of gas. permitting. The spikes were driven
in His hands
Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 And pounded
Peter, 1, 2 & 3 John, through His feet
and Jude The ones who had
February 5—April 30 convicted Him
Were cheering
Summer Dates in the street.
A review of the books of
the Bible by grouping.
Blood Drive The crown of thorns
placed on His head
June 18 The Law Thursday, May 10 Brought blood
June 25 History 1:00pm—6:30pm upon His brow
July 2 Wisdom Friday, May 11 The day of prophecy
July 9 Major & 9:00am—1:00pm had come
Minor Prophets First United Methodist Church He had to face it now.
July 16 Four Gospels Fellowship Hall
and History of The sins of man
the Apostles
July 23 Paul’s Letters DEADLINES FOR were laid to rest
He bore a heavy loss
July 30 Other Letters The agony
August 6 Apocalypse He must have felt
As He hung there
on the cross.
Fall Dates Applications for Estate Grant
The Book Of Revelation Scholarships for graduating high The innocent blood
Aug. 13—Nov. 12 school seniors and returning college of Jesus Christ
students are due into the church office by Was shed for all to see
This group began June 1.
1. The Son of God
February 2, 2012 and (Applications are available in the church office.) was crucified
after 6 years, 10 months, And died for
Applications for the Barb Keller Scholarship for
and 2 weeks we will you and me.
finally say… graduating high school seniors are due in the church
office by April 1.
1. Author/Written By:
It Is Finished. Application for the Barb Keller Scholarship for Marilyn Ferguson
©2001
Amen. continuing education students is due in the church
office by May 1.
1. (For more information, you may contact
Jim DeGeer @ 431-7363 or Kathy Brazle @ 431-3845.)
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METHODIST Chanute, KS
CHURCH Chanute, KS 66720 66720
620.431.4240 Permit #13
202 S. LINCOLN
CHANUTE, KANSAS 66720 Return Service Requested
OFFICE HOURS:
8:00AM—5:00PM
CHURCH PHONE:
620-431-4240
WEB SITE:
www.fumcchanute.com
CHURCH STAFF:
Pastor: Rev. April Wegehaupt
Director of Adult Ministry & Parish
Visitor
Linda Arnett
fumclinda@gmail.com
In-Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday Mornings

Director of Young Ministries:

Cindy Finley
cfinley_12@hotmail.com

Secretary: Ronda Phillips

fumcronda@gmail.com
Office Hours: M—F, 8:00am—5:00pm

Treasurer:
Linda Jones
treasurerchanute@gmail.com

Custodian: Jasen Baughn

jasenbaughn1@gmail.com
Music Director:
Paul Myers
goatwax@yahoo.com

Organist: Terri DeGeer

jdegeer@erieks.net

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, March 30: A Good Friday service will take place at 7:00pm.

How to become a member.... Sunday, April 1: An Easter Sunrise service will take place at 7:00am in the
You are welcome to attend wor-
ship services, member or not. For Fellowship Hall followed by breakfast. Easter Worship will take place at 9:00am.
that matter, you can attend any
activity of the church and are
invited to do so. Becoming a Friday, April 6—
6—Sunday, April 8: Youth attending Young Christians Weekend in
member is, in faith, saying you Branson.
want a deeper commitment to the
church. Our vows ask us to faith-
fully participate in the life of the Wednesday, April 11: A Shooter Awareness Training will take place at 6:00pm in
church with our prayers, our the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a dish to share for a potluck dinner.
presence, our gifts, our service
and our witness.
We hope you will be a part of Sunday, April 15: A Visions & Goals meeting will be held at 10:00am in the
the ministry of the First United
Methodist Church. If you would Fellowship Hall. The youth will be providing breakfast. A love offering will be
like to become a member, please received.
give us: Name(s), address, phone
number, e-mail address, anniver-
saries, birthdays and if you are Tuesday, April 17: Today’s Concerns will meet in the parking lot at 8:00am and
already a member of some other travel to Wichita for shopping and lunch.
church or not. If you are, we also
need the name of the church and,
if possible, the address. Please PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE WHEN SCHEDULING
give this to the pastor, or leave in MEETINGS OR EVENTS IN THE CHURCH BUILDING!
the church office.
(Be sure to check inside for more details on these events!)
 April 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Easter Sunday 9:30 am Genesis thru 8:15 am Tai Chi, FH
Revelation, 107 6:00 pm Cub Scout
9:00 am Alzheimer’s 8:15 am Tai Chi, FH
Support Group, 107
YOUTH
7:00 AM 110:00 am Ministry of Pack Mtg., FH 9:00 am Devotions ATTENDING
SUNRISE WORSHIP Caring, 103 7:00 pm Trustees w/ Dorothy, Parlor YOUNG
8:00 AM 11:00 am Walkercize, 11:00 am Walkercize, CHRISTIANS
BREAKFAST SERVED FH 107
WEEKEND IN
9:00 AM 6:30 pm Quilt Guild, 6:00 pm KICS—
FH Bible Study BRANSON
WORSHIP APRIL 6—8
6:00 pm Choir
* See Sunday Worship
Schedule

8 9 10 11 12 13 14
9:30 am Genesis thru 8:15 am Tai Chi, FH 9:00 am Devotions 8:15 am Tai Chi, FH
6:00 pm KICS—Youth Revelation, 107 5:30 pm SEK Early w/ Dorothy, Parlor
Group Headstart, FH 11:00 am Walkercize,
11:00 am Walkercize, 107
FH 6:00 pm Shooter
Awareness / Potluck,
FH
6:00 pm KICS—
Bible Study
6:00 pm Choir
* See Sunday Worship
Schedule

15 16 17 18 19 20 21
9:00 am Devotions 8:15 am Tai Chi, FH
Pantry Sunday 9:30 am Genesis thru 8:00 am Today’s
10:00 am Visions & Revelation, 107 Concerns Shopping w/ Dorothy, Parlor
Trip to Wichita 11:00 am Walkercize,
Goals Mtg., FH 11:00 am Walkercize, 107
FH 8:15 am Tai Chi, FH 6:00 pm KICS—
5:00 pm Youth Super 7:00 pm Church &
Sunday 7:00 pm Boomer Link Bible Study
Society, Murray Hill 6:00 pm Choir
6:00 pm KICS—Youth
Group

* See Sunday Worship

Schedule

22 23 24 25 26 27 28
5:00 pm Youth Super 9:30 am Genesis thru 8:15 am Tai Chi, FH 9:00 am Devotions 8:15 am Tai Chi, FH
Sunday Revelation, 107 1:00 pm Newsletter w/ Dorothy, Parlor 6:00 pm NCCC
6:00 pm KICS—Youth 11:00 am Walkercize, Crew, 107 11:00 am Walkercize, International Student
Group FH 107 Dinner, FH
6:00 pm KICS—
Bible Study
6:00 pm Choir

* See Sunday Worship

Schedule

29 30
5:00 pm Youth Super 9:30 am Genesis thru
Sunday Revelation, 107
Sunday Worship
6:00 pm KICS—Youth 11:00 am Walkercize,
Group
Schedule:
FH
9:00 am 10:10 am
Combined Worship Sunday School
Time
(Sanctuary)
* See Sunday Worship
Schedule
 April 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Judges 16—18 Judges 19—21 Ruth 1—4 1 Samuel 1—3 1 Samuel 4—6 1 Samuel 7—9
Luke 7:1—30 Luke 7:31—50 Luke 8:1—25 Luke 8:26—56 Luke 9:1—17
Luke 9:18—36
Ryan Jones Mike Sutcliffe Becce Brazil
Abbe Funk Linda Angleton
Judges 13—15 Lynda Meisch
Peck Kam Wolf Dylan Funk Richard Haslett
Luke 6:27—49 Suzie Jones Mike Myers
Bo Small

8 9 10 11 12 13 14
1 Samuel 10—12 1 Samuel 13—14 1 Samuel 15—16 1 Samuel 17—18 1 Samuel 19—21 1 Samuel 22—24 1 Samuel 25—26
Luke 9:37—62 Luke 10:1—24 Luke 10:25—42 Luke 11:1—28 Luke 11:29—54 Luke 12:1—31 Luke 12:32—59
Andy Bailey Bill Woodard Michelle Adams
Lyle Bruenger Alta Spurrier
Jim Caldwell Charlotte Wolf Jordan Hartman Sophie Allen
Lloyd Drybread Ken Ruggles Max Zimmerman
Sidney Haslett
Channing Miller

15 Pantry Sunday 16 17 18 19 20 21
1 Samuel 27—29 1 Samuel 30—31 2 Samuel 1—2 2 Samuel 3—5 2 Samuel 6—8 2 Samuel 9—11 2 Samuel 12—13
Luke 13:1—22 Luke 13:23—35 Luke 14:1—24 Luke 14:25—35 Luke 15:1—10 Luke 15:11—32 Luke 16
Abby Liudahl Dorothy Gale
Emily Elliot Ethan Ruggles Preston Fisher
Matthew Carpenter Carly Mitchner Dennis Osborn Jarynn Hockett Janea Lawrence
Marilyn Henderson Trevin Steele
Kathy Stanislaus Sharon Stirewalt
Lonnie Riley
Hank Waggoner

22 23 24 25 26 27 28
2 Samuel 14—15 2 Samuel 16—18 2 Samuel 19—20 2 Samuel 21—22 2 Samuel 23—24 1 Kings 1—2 1 Kings 3—5
Luke 17:1—19 Luke 17:20—37 Luke 18:1—23 Luke 18:24—43 Luke 19:1—27 Luke 19:28—48 Luke 20:1—26

Cade Kimbrel Ryan Carter Clayton Jones Andy Brazle Toto Mike Chase
Sam Budreau
Daniel Marts Tyler Vernor Janice Kovacik Shelli Reed Brax Peter Kody Spurrier
Karla Myers Tamara Slane
Darian Rubow

29 30 Please contact the office if

1 Kings 6—7 1 Kings 8—9 your Birthday has been
Luke 20:27—47 Luke 21:1—19
omitted or misreported.
Noah Kepley We don’t want to forget you!
John Rubow Eldon Barriger
Jesse Stutt Jim Schoenberger 431-
431-4240