Prayer Request and Lots of Great Messiness ⛪
Your Weekly Update from Marceline UMC
Please keep Ellie Krumpleman, daughter of Lindsay and Charles.
She’s in ICU down in Columbia
Hello Church,
I want to share with you something exciting! It’s been in the announcements for a few weeks and we had our first meeting to talk about a new worship experience geared towards families with young kids. We’re looking to an April kickoff, and we’re going to plan for our first three months to get all the bugs worked out.
The way we’re talking about it is that it is going to be in the style of Messy Church which is more hands on boisterous type of event. One of the first things that I need from you is a best time that works. This is open to folks in all ages, but especially if you are the parent of an elementary age kid or younger. Take a look at the poll below and first choose the time that would work best for you, and then the time that won’t work at all.
If you answered other, please let me know what time that is.
We’re also going to need volunteers in a wide variety of places. We’ll need folks to help with food, activities, cleanup, worship, buying supplies, planning, etc. If you would like to help in one of those capacities, or even have an interest in doing something but you don’t know what, let me know!!
We are blessed with an abundance of kids in our church and in our community. I beleive that one of the things that God is calling on us to do is to reach out to this group to support and encourage them as they grow in faith.
Also, you can join us during Lent on Sunday mornings at 9am for a study called “The Walk.” Its an Adam Hamilton study that is meant to help us go deeper in our faith. One of the parts of this that I’m looking forward to is that it is good for all ages! If you would like to be a part of it and would like a book, please let me know. If you would like to make a donation for the books, they are $15.
Parting Shot
Our parting shot today is of someone who is definitely ready for church to start. Take a look at the end of this email to see who (you’ll probably guess).
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Have a great week!
Peace,
Pastor John
Important Announcements
Carry-In Lunch
The Pastor-Parish Relations Committee will be hosting a carry-in meal after church on Sunday, March 12 after church in honor of Pastor John. Meat will be provided. Feel free to bring a side dish or dessert or just bring yourself and enjoy a good meal with the Pinkston family. We were going to do this in October during Pastor Appreciation Month, but there was a lot going on at the time and we thought it would be better to do later. Come join us!
Missouri Methodists
You can find out more of what is going on in our Missouri Annual Conference by checking out the March issue of the Missouri Methodists magazine
Going On This Week
Note that there is no band or choir this week due to lots of folks being gone!
Community Calendars
Marceline School Calendar
My Country 99.1 Community Calendar
Worship Links
Youtube Services, Messages
Worship Music Lists: YouTube, Spotifiy
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Get caught up!
You can always get caught up on sermons if you’re behind. We try to have them posted on Monday morning, so check back if it hasn’t been posted yet.
Prayer & Devotions
The Hours
Morning | Evening | Night Prayers
Daily Devotions
Seedbed Devotions, YMI
The Upper Room, Our Daily Bread
GPS Guide from Church of the Resurrection
Daily Meditations from the Center for Action & Contemplation
Other Resources
Bible Project great Bible Study resource for really engaging the Bible
Five Day Bible Reading - Read through the Bible in a year
YouVersion Online Bible
Prayer List
Groups: Church: Denomination, Conference, Area UMC's, Area Churches
Schools: Students, Teachers, Administrators, Employees, Parents
Community: Food Pantry, Ministries in Linn County, Ministerial Alliance
Government: Leaders, Local, County, State, National
Situations: Pandemic, Racism, Economic Disparity, Mental Health, Natural Disasters
College Students: Raven Goodpaster, Colby Sims, Emma Sheerman, Brook Teeter, Brianna Teeter, Carter Vandeloecht, Liam Whittington, Jayden Newman, Enzo Anthony, Sam Gillman, Will Heller
Individuals: Ellie Krumpleman, Linda Ewigman, Kyle Lake, Rod Versulys, David Munson, Milton Harper, Clint Gladbach, Crystal’s dad Brian, Vickie Gregg, Robert Johnson, Leland & Pat Dorrell, Dan Brooks, Rose Ayers Wright, Maddie Switzer, Cecil Mott, Ruth Terrell, Francis Mordecai, Greg and Norma Prange, Estella Cupp, Junior Logue, Crystal’s friend Hannah, Gene Taylor, Richard Terrell, Marla Stubbs, Kyle & Carol Lake, Pat Watkins, Vivian Dunn, Kim Corbin, Shirley Oliver, Jeff Linebaugh, Dorothy Downing, Jake Jacobs, Ron Klingsmith, Goldie Cupp, Tony Tucker, Angie Builder, Bob & Pat Magee, Zoe Tolliver, Ruth Farris
Pioneer: Mabel Worley, Marylin Mears
Military Service: Patric Munson, Nick Cain, LTC John Casey Welch, Tyler Nanneman, Jeffrey Tucker, Kelly Tucker, Brandon Wellman, Heath Floray, Steve Graves, Michael Pyrtle, William Leukenotte, Kerry Lowrey
Parting Shot
Yeah, I know, he’s cute. He was definitely ready for church. I love that our kids come in and are ready for church. Its that kind of excitement that we’re hoping to build on in the future!