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THIS WEEK
Mason United Methodist Church
A theologically progressive,
open, and affirming faith community.
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.
February 9th -16th 2023
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Click on the video for my deepest gratitude to all who have supported my time off, supported and encouraged my spiritual journey and supported the Maua Mission Hospital in Maua Kenya.
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PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR.... | |
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CALENDAR of EVENTS
Wednesday, 2/8
12:30 - Living the Questions
5:30 -Living the Questions
Thursday, 2/9
1:00 - Living the Questions
6:30 - Living the Questions
Sunday, 2/12
10:00 - Sunday Morning Worship
11:00 - Fellowship Hour
11:30 - Trustees Meeting
Monday, 2/13
Church office closed
Wednesday, 2/15
12:30 - NO LIVING THE QUESTIONS
5:30 - NO LIVING THE QUESTIONS
Thursday, 2/16
1:00 - NO LIVING THE QUESTIONS
6:30 - NO LIVING THE QUESTIONS
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STANDING
ADMINISTRATIVE MEETINGS
If you are on one of the committees below, please save the dates for meetings in your calendar.
1st Sunday of the Month at 11:30
AD COUNCIL (all are invited!)
2nd Sunday of the month @ 11:30
TRUSTEES
3rd Sunday of the month at 11:30
DREAMING TEAM
5:00 - FINANCE
4th Sunday of the month at 11:30
SPRC
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PROJECT MASON..................... | |
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Project Mason is the name we've given the team who is dedicated to doing the hard, time-consuming, complicated work of re-visioning Mason United Methodist Church for the future. The church at this point does not have a choice to sell or not sell. We have to sell, but the team is working on selling only part of the block. The vision is for Mason to be church in worship and service, in God and neighbor. Pastor Susan will do everything she possibly can to share with you everything we know along the way. You will find information in this newsletter, on Facebook, on our website, through emails, through conversations throughout the week, and from the pulpit. Below are the people on the team and their shared vision of where we are headed. If you have any questions, please ask Pastor Susan or talk to one of these fine people dedicated to this project. Keep an open mind and open heart for the Spirit to do the Spirit's work through us.
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Change is Inevitable and it's coming fast!
Because Mason United Methodist Church will close in 4 and a half years if we continue on as we have been. Click below to see the financial reality that Jane Hallstrom prepared for the Dreaming Team.
Click here for a: Simple Financial Report regarding the Future of Mason UMC
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WHERE WE'RE AT from the PROJECT MASON TEAM
Our Project Mason individual team meeting minutes will be shared after every meeting. While Pastor Susan is in Kenya, all Project Mason meetings in the church and outside the church will be on hold. The next Project Mason meeting will be in late March.
However, the task of the team is to listen. There will be many opportunities to ask questions and share feelings with those on the team. We hope that all of you will continue to share your thoughts with the team, as we intend to demonstrate full and total transparency.
Team members are:
· Pat Roundy – Chair
· Jane Hallstrom – Finance
· Dana Lede – Trustees chair, and responsible for legal matters with Mason UMC
· Doug Nelson – a long-time member, offering history
· Del Permann – Lay Leader
· Dave Wilson –offers new eyes as recent member, and has project management experience
· (occasionally) Gary Grindley – offers reality of the buildings state and its future
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MASON NEEDS YOUR INPUT!
Hello Mason Church! The Project Mason team is looking for specific feedback in order to make decisions that best reflect the needs and desires of our congregation. Whether you come to church regularly, used to come and don't anymore, are a member or not, please take a few minutes and fill out the following survey. If you can’t access this survey digitally, there are hard copies available in the church foyer or upon request from the church office.
Thank you, Dana Lede
CLICK HERE TO TAKE SURVEY: https://forms.gle/N1aKm1f8n1qrbbeu5
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In an ongoing attempt to preserve our remaining assets, we have applied for apportionment relief from the Annual Conference. The Conference has agreed to reduce our apportionments by 30% for 2023. | |
HOW WE WORSHIP................ | |
WORSHIP WHILE PASTOR SUSAN IS IN AFRICA | |
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Pastor Susan is preparing to go to Kenya on February 15th. She will be gone for three Sundays but we have three exciting pastors to fill in.
February 19: Brian Nelson (certified Lay Pastor)
February 22: ASH WEDNESDAY (Dr. Rev. Delbert Permann)
February 26: Rev. Derek Nakano (District Superintendent)
March 5: Rev. Jim Simpson (retired UMC pastor)
Rev. Derek will be staying after worship in the Parlor to chat with you about anything. This is a good time for you to ask questions about "Project Mason" from the Conference’s point of view.
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Our Ash Wednesday service will be
Wednesday, February 23rd
at 5:30pm.
Join us for this service of reflection and preparation.
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February 5, 2023
Sermon only
"The Methodist Way"
Pastor Susan Boegli
Click video for Sermon Only
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February 5, 2023 Worship Service
"The Methodist Way"
Click video to view worship!
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SERVICE IS LIVE ON FACEBOOK LIVE. JOIN US SUNDAYS AT 10:00
Be sure to make a comment so we can record your attendance. Here is a link to our Facebook page.
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Your Generosity is Greatly Appreciated!
Make your giving easy.
Pay through Paypal or with your credit/debit card in the church's office.
Click below to go directly to
Paypal on our website.
Paypal on Mason's Website
Earn all you can. Save all you can. Give all you can. - John Wesley
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HOW WE LEARN................ | |
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LIVING THE QUESTIONS
Pastor Susan is in Africa.
Living the Questions classes will resume on
March 15 and 16 beginning with chapter 17:
INCARNATION: DIVINELY HUMAN (click title)
AFTERNOON - Wed 12:30 – 2:00pm. - Thurs. from 1:00 – 2:30pm.
EVENING Wed.5:30 – 7:00pm and Thurs. 6:30 – 8:00pm
Join us anytime in person OR by ZOOM
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HOW WE SERVE................ | |
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N.O.W.
Nurture - Outreach - Witness
Some smaller congregations organize ministry planning and implementation into the areas of nurture—education, worship, Christian formation, membership care, small groups and stewardship— outreach—ministries of compassion, justice, and advocacy—and witness—evangelism, communications, lay speaking, and lay service. We have adopted this organized way of ministry as of January 1st, 2023. Gail Simpson is the chair of this committee, and has already begun the work of building nurture, outreach, and witness in an organized fashion. This will allow for more participation in the ministries of the church.
Stay tuned for weekly messages from Gail Simpson, and reach out to her if you have any questions.
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BREAKING BREAD with OASIS QUEER YOUTH PROGRAM
A huge THANK YOU to Syra Beth and all who volunteered to support and serve Tacoma’s queer youth. If you haven't yet signed up, Syra Beth is still looking for substitutes. You can contact her via email at syr07@nventure.com, or call her at 253-651-7869.
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BLESSING BAGS FOR UNHOUSED PEOPLE
This is an Outreach Ministry that we can all participate in.
This is an easy ministry that is greatly needed. Please let Gail Simpson know if this is something you would like to participate in.
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Supper Bowl Challenge
For many years, Mason UMC has had a Food Bank challenge during the Apple Cup. Since we missed that in 2022, we will be doing a “Supper” Bowl challenge next Sunday, February 12th. If you want to show your support for the Philadelphia Eagles or the Kansas City team, bring donations for the Food Bank! There will be a table for each team where you can set your donations, and after a tally of total numbers, we will announce the winning team. (And don’t worry, Huskies and Cougars, we’ll also be doing the Apple Cup Challenge this year.)
Remember: food is always important to bring, but as Sarah Joslyn told us last week, there are other items that are just as needed. So don’t forget to include detergent, soap, formula and baby supplies, personal hygiene items, and pet supplies—or even something special.
Stay tuned for another opportunity during Lent to reach out to those in need. Contact Gail Simpson if you have questions.
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Help us organize and clean!
In preparation to host services for Annual Conference this July, we are cleaning and organizing the forgotten spaces of Mason UMC. We will be cleaning and organizing the church on these dates:
Sunday the 12th at 1pm
Wednesday the 15th at 6pm
Friday the 17th at 10am
If you or someone you know would like to help please feel free to come by. If you have any questions, please reach out to David Wilson at davidw2000@yahoo.com.
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RETIREES FELLOWSHIP TIME
monthly on the first Thursday at 10:30am
Next meeting:
Thursday, March 2nd at 10:30am
Greetings. The interruption of our group stemming from Covid has been long and disrupted our connections with one another. In our coming gathering we hope to restart things and begin a monthly gathering which will emphasize conversations, group discussions and our relationships with one another. We will have coffee, tea, and juice with some morning snacks.
We hope you can join us as we restart this fellowship. If you have questions, please contact me.
Doug Nelson
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Mason UWF is Alive and Well in 2023!
Our next meeting for UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH will be on Saturday, March 11, from 9:30 - 11:30 at the church. All women are welcome, no matter your faith, to join us. Our program will be given by Mary Denend. Come join us for coffee, goodies, and fellowship.
There are UWF information flyers and copies of the UWF Reading Program Booklist available out on the front entry table for anyone to take. The UWF Booklist always has a wonderful book selection. You can check out the books that are currently in the library on the UWF bookshelves. Our librarian, Roberta Larson, is the person to talk to if you have questions or need assistance.
Contact Carol Sprague at 719-406-1126 or email at ces0204@gmail.com for any questions.
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Want to have an event or meeting at the church? We would love to host you and/or your group! As traffic increases, please make sure you contact the church office, so we can avoid double-booking events. Calendars are updated as frequently as possible, but do not always reflect the most current bookings.
Email admin@masonchurch.org, call 253-759-3539, or stop by the office Tuesday-Friday between 9:00am - 2:00pm.
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Sign up to Host Sunday Fellowship
Just another way to serve God—Hospitality.
Hospitality is a recurring theme in Scripture, and we are called to gather, break bread, and build relationships. If you are willing to assist in the planning and implementation of Sunday Fellowship, contact Sandy Roszman, as she is the coordinator of this ministry.
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HOW WE LEAD................
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ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
FROM SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
CLICK HERE
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LET'S MAKE IT EVEN EASIER
FOR YOU TO GIVE
We are now capable of accepting your offering with your debit
or credit card. Just ask Brian Nelson or Pastor Susan, or contact the church office. We want to make life easy for you, and simplifying the process of contributing to our church family is one way to do so. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
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2022 Giving Statements should have arrived. If you have not received yours yet, please contact the church office. | |
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PRAYER IS IMPORTANT TO US
BECAUSE WE ARE A FAITH FAMILY.
Families share what's happening in our lives, and since we are a church family, we too can share our joys and concerns with one another.
Joys
Mary Denend celebrates her brother Bill’s birthday.
We also celebrate Del Permann’s birthday!
Joyce Schuetz shares that she has accepted an offer on her parents’ house.
Chandler reminds us to praise God for making people good, and for mud puddles to jump in.
Concerns
Please continue prayers for Maura Cullen, who remains in rehab after surgery. She loves getting emails, so keep them coming!
Please continue to pray for Larry Stetson, who is now hat home, but must complete home health PT and rehab.
Chandler reminds us to pray for the people who need more food.
Julie and Mary Ellen ask that you pray for their caregivers, who look after six residents with varying abilities.
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OTHER STUFF................
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PASTOR'S OFFICE HOURS set aside for you.
Sunday from 11:00 - 1:00
Tuesday from 10:00 - 12:00
Thursday from 4:30 - 6:30
The church office will still be operating regular hours:
Tuesday - Friday from 9:00am - 2:00pm.
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PASS THIS ON
Share What's Happening Here.
It's all Good!
Want to be a part of reviving Mason? Want to fill the sanctuary with folks who wish to live a meaningful life? There's one little thing you can do to help make that happen. It only takes seconds. Forward this newsletter to two people this week. Don't fear judgment. We're all judged no matter what we do; just do it. Just spread the Word without words.
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EARN ALL YOU CAN.
SAVE ALL YOU CAN.
GIVE ALL YOU CAN.
Please continue to make contributions
to the church as you are able.
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