Our weekly digital newsletter
May 21, 2017

The Shueyville Church: Digital Dove
1195 Steeple Ln NE
Swisher, IA 52337
319-848-7213
office@ShueyvilleChurch.org


Pastor Craig: 
319-210-8316
 
Ministers:
Each of Us

Lead Pastor:
Craig Peters

Director of Operations:
Mark Steffens

Director of Finance:
Lilly Lattimer

Director of Children's Ministries:
Daryl Jans

Asst. Director of Children's Ministries: Heather Nekola

Youth Pastor:
Mike Jones

Director of Contemporary Music
Simon Peters

Director of Traditional Music
Mark Woodcock

Church Secretary:
Julie Perry

All God's Children
Preschool & School Age Care
 
A ministry
of Shueyville Church 
 
AGC Program Director:
Maureen Dale Ernst
 
AGC Assistant Director:
Alison (Ali) Brodsack
 
AGC Office Phone:
(319) 848-2393
 
Sunday Regular Schedule

Worship 8:00 a.m.
Fellowship  9:00 a.m.
Worship 9:15 a.m.
Fellowship  10:15 a.m.
Worship 10:45 a.m.

The Numbers
Last Week's Offering:

$ 10,174    Total
  
Thank you for your gifts.

Sunday's Attendance 
8:00 (58)      9:15 (123)    10:45 (44)

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May Giving Items
Giving items for the month of May are tuna
for the J Street Apartment Food Pantry. You may leave your donation at the back entrance near the Welcome Center. Thank you for your generosity
Confirmation Sunday
This Sunday, May 21st, at the 10:45 worship is Confirmation Sunday. Please join us as we welcome 18 new members into our Shueyville United Methodist family.
Office Closed
The church office will be closed
Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day.
Apportionment Update
As many of you may be aware, our Church Council made the decision in February to withhold our share giving (apportionments) to the denomination because of what was seen as a lack of leadership from our denominational leaders.

Since then we've held two "all church" informational meetings in order to share how that decision was reached and also to listen to the thoughts from the congregation on the issue. 

In the March Church Council meeting a motion was made to create an ad hoc committee to discuss what SUMC could do with the apportionment payments that would be set aside. Their task was to take into consideration the feedback from the congregation and Church Council, as well as some developments from the denominational level.

At our May Church Council meeting it was decided to immediately begin paying a "tithe" or 10% of our
income towards our apportionments. This tithe for apportionments is approximately $47,000 for 2017. The remaining balance of the funds budgeted for
apportionments (approximately $30,000) will be directed to a variety of missions that our church currently supports: Habitat, PET, Mexico School and the Jalingo Orphanage in Nigeria to name a few. Additionally a percentage of the dollars could be available for local missions needs. Watch for a full list of missions that were suggested when the May Church Council minutes are published. Our church has initiated and maintained mission partnerships over the years by working directly with the mission partner in the field and/or financial support. If you have a passion for missions and want to ensure that we focus on missions that continue this legacy, please plan to attend the next mission meeting on June 15. Brian Nekola, chair of the mission committee, will put a meeting notice in the Dove to confirm the date and time of that meeting. 

Please continue to pray for our local church and the Methodist denomination as we move into the future seeking God's purpose and direction.

Tina Steffens
Chair, Church Council
Part-time Custodial Position
Are you looking for a 20-30 hours a week job during early morning or evening hours? We have an immediate opening for a part-time custodian to care daily for the church and pre-school facilities. You will be responsible for cleaning the church, offices, restrooms, kitchen, Family Life Center, and All God's Children rooms. If you are interested,
please apply immediately by sending your resume to office@shueyvillechurch.org. Applications must be received by 5/22.
Graduation Sunday, June 4th
If you have a son or daughter that you would like to be acknowledged on Graduation Sunday, please send their name and graduating school to the office no later than Thursday, May 25th.
One Service Sunday and Potluck 
June 11th, 10:00 a.m.
There will be one service only, Sunday, June 11th followed by a picnic on the church lawn. Come for a little something different as we worship and stay for a simple meal on paper plates following worship. Grilled brats and hot dogs will be provided. Please bring a side to share!
Vacation Bible School Registration
Now is the time to register for 2017
Vacation Bible School. Registration
forms may be picked up in the lobby 
of the church or in the church office. VBS dates are June 19th-22nd, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. 

This year our VBS Mission Project  is to stock the Prairie High School Grab and Go Pantry! Any brand or
flavor is appreciated. Did you know some students do not have food to eat at home? The week of VBS we will be collecting granola bars and fruit snacks to share with Prairie High School students in the fall. Jesus BUILT US FOR A PURPOSE and part of that purpose is to help
others. Together the SUMC children can reach out to 
help other children in need!

If you have any question or would like to volunteer to help, please contact Daryl Jans or Heather Nekola.
Habitat for Humantiy
The 2017 trip to work with Habitat for Humanity in Marquette, MI is scheduled for June 24th through July 1st. If you are interested contact Russ Husted.

Graduation Celebration
Please join us in celebrating Annelyn's graduation. Her party is Saturday, May 27th at 6:00 p.m. at the
Broghammer home, 414 Serenity Court, Solon.


Join us in celebrating the high school graduation of Emily Gilbertson and
Karleigh Schilling. The celebration will be on Sunday, May 28th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center of the Shueyville United Methodist Church.

AGC Employment Opportunities
All God's Children All God's Children is seeking to fill a preschool teaching assistant opening for the 2017-2018 preschool year. We are also seeking to hire two part time childcare positions for this summer and possibly continuing into the fall. Interested parties may contact AGC at 319-848-2393 or apply on line at www.kidsloveagc.com.
Notes of Gratitude
Dear SUMC,
Thank you so much for the finals care package. I always look forward to the treats during finals. Thank you so much again.

Sincerely, James and Matt MacDougall
SUMC and Social Media
Facebook-Shueyville Church
Instagram-shueyvillechurch
Twitter- @shueyvillechrch (notice there is not a "u" in church due to space limitations). Please like and share us with your family and friends. The more exposure we have, the better. 
This Week's Calendar
Item not listed? Please make sure you've contacted Julie with your 2017 meeting schedule.

Sunday, May 21
Nursery Care offered from 9:15 through end of 10:45 service.
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
9:00 a.m. Fellowship
9:15 a.m. Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
9:15 a.m. Adult Study
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:15 a.m. Fellowship
10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship in FLC
10:45 a.m. Confirmation Sunday
3:30 p.m. Wolf Den Meetings

Monday, May 22
9 a.m-4 p.m. Church office hours
7:00 p.m. Troop 37

Tuesday, May 23
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Church office hours
6:30 p.m. Tiger Scouts

Wednesday, May 24
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Church office hours
6:00 p.m.  Exit X 
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice

Thursday, May 25
9 a.m.-4 p.m.  Church office hours
No activities

Friday, May 26
Office Closed
No activities

Saturday, May 27
Office Closed
No activities

Sunday, May 28
Nursery Care offered from 9:15 through end of 10:45 service.
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
9:00 a.m. Fellowship
9:15 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:15 am. Fellowship
10:45 am. Contemporary Worship in FLC
12:00 pm. Gilbertson Graduation
12:00 pm. Mission Trip Meeting

Coordinating Our Building Use
Are you needing a place at the church for a committee meeting or event? Please note that ALL scheduling of the building's use must be cleared and scheduled through Julie in the church office. This is not a "permission" issue, but we do need this central location for keeping track of the building's activities (we are thankful to be able to host a growing number of Boy and Girl Scouts this year!). Just drop an email or phone the office (848-7213), so there are no surprises. Thank you!