May 17, 2018 - WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
As We Prepare For
Pentecost Sunday
Grant that, gathered and directed by your Spirit,
we may confess Christ as Lord
and combine our diverse gifts with a singular passion
to continue his mission in this world
until we join in your eternal praise. Amen.
This Sunday is Pentecost. This is the day we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the church.  Earlier this week I was part of a prayer group.  One of the women in the group prayed for the light of God to shine OUT from inside this church into the community. What a wonderful image – a powerful image. We often admire the sun-light shining through the beautiful stained glass windows into the sanctuary; but what if the light and power of the Holy Spirit was so bright inside this church that people on the outside would see it. What if we were so on fire for Jesus that others would notice?
I know it’s a busy time of year, but I hope you’ll take time to be in worship this Sunday as we celebrate a birthday and explore what it means to be set on fire.

Blessings,
Announcements & Important Information for the Week

Commission on a Way Forward - May 27th, 11:45 in Sanctuary
There will be an opportunity after worship to bring questions and get information on this proposal. More information coming soon.

Summer Reading Sidekicks Program
We are trying to organize volunteer tutors for the Summer portion of our reading program. The more volunteers the more kids we can serve and possible less time commitment for those volunteering. We will be doing a summer reading program again this summer for children going into 1st through 3rd grade. The program will begin on Tuesday, June 5th and run during the month of June on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am -11:00 am at the church. A sack lunch will be provided. This will be an opportunity for kids to have one on one reading help during the summer break. If you have questions or would like a registration form, please contact: Linda Honold at 712-210-4777 or email lindadhonald1@gmail.com or Pastor Joyce Webb at 515-480-8457 or email revjlwebb76@gmail.com Registration Forms Online

New Member Informational Get-Together  - Short new member informational get-together, May 30th at 6:30, all are welcome to attend. Please let Pastor Joyce or Mandy Smouse know if you are interested in becoming a member of the church. There are no strings attached to your attendance.

New Member Sunday- June 1st
If you are interested in joining the church please let Pastor Joyce or Mandy know.

The Annual Mother Daughter Banquet - Princess Theme
Banquet will be held Wednesday, June 6th 6:30 pm at the American Legion Building. Tickets are on sale for $8.50, please contact: Janet Knight, 999-5107; Juanita O’Tool, 999-5189; or Donna Sorenson, 999-5181 for more information.

2018 Iowa Annual Conference Session - June 9th-11th at HyVee Hall
For more information : https://www.iaumc.org/AC2018

Save the Date! Community Worship and Potluck-Grill-Out - July 29th
We will be hosting a Community Sunday worship at the CR Aquatic Center Shelter House followed by a 5th Sunday Free Meal, potluck-grill-out. Watch for more information.
This Sunday's Worship Servers
May 20, 2018
Liturgist: Linda Turner
Host: Joyce McCurdy
Host: Bill Howell
Host: Katherine Howell
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Acolyte: ________________
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Fellowship:______________

Click to sign up to server during worship
May- Worship Server Sign-up Sheet or If you can fill a spot please contact Mandy at: mandy.smouse@coonrapidsmethodistchurch.org   or call/text 712.790.9020
Check out the May 2018 Church Calendar
CR-B Graduation is this Sunday
A Sneak Peak at the Scriptures:

Scripture Readings:
Acts 2:1-21
John 15:26; 16:12-1

All donated books will support our summer reading program. Book donations can be placed on the table in Pastor's office or given to Mandy Smouse. Monetary donations are always welcome to support this ministry, please put "children's books" in memo.
This Sunday's Worship Bulletin available here: May 20th Bulletin
Building a House of Prayer for Our Church & Community
Weekly Prayer:
Praying for Graduating Seniors

Loving Lord,
We celebrate you and your loving guidance!
What a wonderful time in the Senior Graduates of our community's lives.
Lots of new beginnings are headed their way.
Lord, do powerful things, amazing things, glorious things, beautiful things, and miraculous things in their lives.
We pray that they will always choose to walk a path that pleases you.
Amen

In Children and Youth News...
It’s Time To Get Those Camp Registrations
Turned In!
Camp registration for the 2018 season is officially open! Registration information can be found at  www.iaumc.org/camps

Registration, campership applications will be available in Fellowship Hall. S cholarships will be available for families who need help covering the full cost of the camp. Please let Pastor Joyce know if you have any questions.
Camping experiences bring positive change by offering a Christian community, spiritual growth and skill development in a safe, outdoor setting.
Camp Registration- click here
Camp Catalog- click here
Campership Application- click here
Weekly Prayer List
Let us pray for all who are hurting in our church family, 
our community and for peace and justice in the world. 

Linda Honold
Mairyn Bailey (Great Granddaughter of Glen & Janet Knight)
Sue Oliver
Rich Wiskus
Ron Brower
Allia Janning (Gloria Dahl’s daughter)
Betty Christensen
LuAnn Headley
Daniel Kult -military deployment

Our Church
Our Community

TRH and Parkview Assisted Living Residents:
Merlin Sievers
Dorothy Davis
Rich Wiskus
Connie McPherson
Lyle Knight
Betty Knight
Evelyn Long
Ron Barker
Sam Cretsinger

Shut-ins:
Dorothy Blanchard
Marilyn Taylor

Submit Prayer List Request (please include name and relevent information)
Prayer requests will be listed for 30 days unless asked to keep on the list due to other reasons.
You may submit requests or changes to Pastor Joyce or Mandy Smouse. 






There will be Special Music this Sunday!
Jesus Showed Us God’s Love
Sang by Hope Lewis

If you have special music you would like to share with us on Sunday during worship please contact:
Pastor Joyce or Cindy Seastrom

Please contact Cindy Seastrom if you are interested in joining the choir or adult bell choir.
This Week's
Birthdays
19 Brody Andersen
19 Rod Williams
20 Regan Grettenberg
21 Dean Lloyd
21 Grant Cadwallader
21 Kelly Pevestorf
21 Margie Schwenk
22 David Wiemers
23 Kellen Hilgenberg & Kallie Hilgenberg


Anniversaries
17 Richard & Joyce Webb
24 Lee & Vicki Boeke

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