Marilynn Retiring
Our Financial Secretary, Marilynn Smith, has given notice to Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) that she will be retiring at the end of May. She shared that she really has enjoyed her time in this position but has now decided it is important to free up time for travel etc. We thank her for her dedicated, excellent work and wish her the very best always.
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Staff-Parish Committee (SPRC)
is pleased to announce the following:
Rev. Ron Kitterman has been hired as the Interim Ministry Assistant, part time. Ron was born and raised in Iowa, graduated from Morningside College & Wesley Theological Seminary, served as a pastor in Iowa, was also certified as a Hospital & Geriatric Chaplain. He most recently was Director of Spiritual Care at the retirement community Friendship Haven and an adjunct professor for Buena Vista University. Ron will be with us approximately two days/wk, assisting our church primarily in the area of visitation and senior ministry. He is to begin his work with us June 1, 2012.
Diane Kollasch has been hired as the new Financial Secretary. Diane was the former Chair of SLUMC Finance, 2009-2011. Diane brings a broad background in financial administration and office operations, having been in management at the credit union for 23 years; she has a degree in Accounting. Diane’s people skills, detail orientation, and dedication have been appreciated in her work at the church. Last Friday, Diane began the transition into this position from Marilynn Smith, who is retiring. .
Again, we sincerely thank Marilynn Smith for her years of service and wish her the best in retirement !!
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Dear Members & Friends
of Spirit Lake United Methodist Church
. ...A copy of the letter from Staff-Parish Relations Committee that was included
in the bulletin, April 15, 2012 is attached below.
.......We have also attached a description of the position we wish to fill.
Linda Moore, Staff-Parish Chair
Don't Postpone Joy!
Sign Up For Camp
Summer is fast approaching – it’s time to start thinking about…CAMP! Last summer nearly 40 people attended camp from the Spirit Lake United Methodist Church – let’s send EVEN MORE in 2012! Take the opportunity to check out the material in the narthex and take a book home to find a camp for your child to attend this summer.
Camperships
You can help our kids go to CAMP! Camp registration fees cost from $50 - $400 per camper, making fees difficult for some parents. Please consider giving ….
Full Scholarships or Partial Scholarships.....
to help a child go to camp. If you have a child going to camp – you can help when you register them to pay all or as much as you can to supplement their fees.
Mark Your Check: Camp Kids
____ $350 Full Scholarship
____ $200 Full Scholarship
____ $150 Partial Scholarship
____ $50 Partial Scholarship
____ $25 Partial Scholarship
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Attention: Confirmands
Class Confirmation pictures are here!! Confirmands, stop by the church office to pick up your class picture. This is a special gift for you from your church family.
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We Need Your Help !!!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
July 30, 31, Aug 1, 2
Call Stacie Cornwall 336-5884
If you would be willing to help!
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Graduation Sunday
During both worship services on Sunday, May 27th we will be honoring our seniors with a special time of recognition and a graduation reception between services. (Graduates please drop off your picture & future plans at the church office for a bulletin board display)
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College Graduates
If you have a son or daughter who is graduating from college this year, please contact the church office and let us know where and when they will graduate and with what degree and a graduation picture we can post.
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Newsletter_May_2012
Dear Friends in Christ,
“This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!!”
We truly have an amazing God, don’t we? He sends us his only Son for the sole reason of expressing his love for us and bringing us closer to himself. He resurrects his Son from the dead so that we could have life. He invites us into a full relationship with him and offers us the abundant life, both now and after we die. We are blessed in every way! Let us rejoice and be glad in it!!
I felt especially blessed on April 22 as we confirmed 11 eighth graders and heard them say “Yes!” to Jesus Christ and then welcomed them as our congregation’s newest members. But don’t make the mistake of thinking they are the church of the future. Yes, they are the church of the future, but they are also the church right now and it is up to us to make sure they stay deeply involved in our church. Don’t let any of them fall away. Reach out to them and let them know how valuable they are in the life of our church!! Invite them in, over and over again!
I hope we do that very thing with our present members, those who visit our church, those who are searching for meaning and faith in their lives. Hospitality is one of the most important things we offer as Christians – inviting people into the fullness of life with Jesus Christ!
“This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!!” And let us be sure to invite others to rejoice in it as well. To God be the glory!!
Peace & Grace,
Pastor Lon
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