Month: August 2024

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John Wesley Book Study Beginning

We’ll start our study of John Wesley: Optimist of Grace by H. Knight this coming Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. We’ll introduce ourselves and cover the introduction to the book (pages ix-xv).

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Don Cooper Has Died

This is Don Cooper passed away at the home of his daughter on Monday, August 26, 2024. There will be a visitation at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen funeral home this Friday, August 30, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  There will not be a formal service as his body will be taken to Osborne for burial at a later date.

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What Makes Us the People of God

Last night, I was doing some reading for my sermon when I came across this quote from Dawn Ottoni Wilhelm. I don’t think it’s going to make it into the sermon, but I wanted to share it with you. It reminds me a lot of the church we all share.

This is the first time in the Gospel of John that Jesus’ closest disciples are named “the twelve” (v. 67). Their decision not to turn away but to walk forward with Christ draws them together as a community of faith. It is not any particular creed, mission statement, style of worship, or service program that unites them as the body of Christ. It is their professed willingness to follow Jesus Christ that renders them a community of faith. What a blessed word to remember as we agonize over mission statements, budget priorities, worship attendance, or other preoccupations of churchly life. It is our commitment to follow Christ alongside others that makes us the people of God. [1]

[1] Dawn Ottoni Wilhelm in David Lyon Bartlett and Barbara Brown Taylor, eds., Feasting on the Word: Preaching the Revised Common Lectionary — Year B, Volume 3 (Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2008), 385.

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Outreach Collection

From Sheryl Fjell via Anna Kozak:

The Outreach committee will collect diapers in sizes 5 and 6 for the Crisis Center in August and September. Please place your donations in the wire basket in the narthex.

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Introducing Julian of Norfish

I’m going to take a moment of personal privilege to introduce someone who Anna refers to as our newest staff member: Julian of Norfish. Julian is named after the famous Medieval mystic Julian of Norwich, who lived in England from c. 1343 AD to after 1416 AD.

Note that Julian has a church nametag. We’re committed to providing one for everyone who wants one.

Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_of_Norwich

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Back to School Sunday

Sunday, August 18, 2024, is Back to School Sunday! Join us during worship for a special blessing of your child(ren)’s backpack. Questions? Please reach out to Catherine Troy, Education Director, at education@caumc.church.
— From Catherine Troy via Anna Kozak

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Wednesday Night Meals

Wednesday night meals will start again on September 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.. This year, we’re trying something new. Instead of hiring someone to prepare the meals, we’re inviting volunteers to sign up for a Wednesday and bring a meal. Individuals, families, groups of friends, and small groups within the church can all sign up. Average attendance is typically 50-60 people. The church has $150-$240 budgeted to reimburse expenses.

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Ice Cream Social

From Jenny Hutchinson, chair of Christian Family and Friendship:

“On Sunday, August 25, the Christian Family and Friendship Commission will host CAUMC’s annual Ice Cream Social at 4:00 p.m. Bring homemade ice cream and compete, or bring toppings or desserts to share! You will need to bring cash if you want to vote on the best ice cream flavor. All proceeds will go to Ogden Friendship House of Hope. If you plan to bring ice cream, please email Jenny at: jenny.hutchinson5@gmail.com.”