February 2, 2010
The Broadway Spire
Volume 68-Number 18 February 2, 2010
The Broadway Spire (USPS 875-600) published weekly except every other week during June, July and August, by Broadway United Methodist Church, 11 S. 1st Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-4315. Phone 712-322-7741. Fax 712-322-2162. Periodical rate paid at Council Bluffs, IA 51503. Postmaster: Address change to The Broadway Spire, 11 S. 1st Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-4315.
Web: www.broadwayunitedmethodist.com
Our mission: Ever seeking, serving and growing as the family of God with unconditional love and acceptance!
FROM MARVIN D. ARNPRIESTER . . .
After the activities had concluded Wednesday evening, Judy came into my office and shared with me that 10 new teenagers had participated in the Youth ministry programs that evening. Because of the good things happening at Broadway, youth are inviting other youth to join them. It tells us there is an attitude of care, concern and acceptance by our youth and sponsors which welcomes others.
That attitude is also at work in other areas of our church ministry and life. New people continue to visit, then to participate and then join us in membership. Sunday morning we will welcome persons as members at Broadway. Other folk are planning to become members later. It is wonderful and exciting. At the same time we are also aware that some have fallen by the wayside. So it is important for all of us to continually reach out to each other in concern and care so no one is forgotten. Even as we welcome new folk, let’s remember to care for and pay attention to each other.
Sunday afternoon 60 persons gathered to meet with Dr. Dan Myers from Master Plan Ministries regarding the process for a Capital Stewardship Campaign. Following Dr. Myers’ presentation those present filled out a survey which was compiled to identify persons for various responsibilities in carrying out the campaign between now and the end of April. Dr. Myers will also use the financial figures people indicated on their response forms and the giving pattern figures of our church for the past 3 years. He will then be able to share with us the amount we might reasonably expect from our Campaign. That is when our goal(s) will be set.
I respond to some questions being asked. Why now? Why in these economic times? There are three reasons: (1) Because we need to pay off the $320,000 note at the bank, (2) We need to take care of the building which has been bequeathed to us by those who have gone before, (3) We need to build up our endowment fund so the building upkeep can be paid for from its proceeds, so the money from the Annual Budget can go to support mission and ministry each year.
When does Growing Through Grace conclude? It will conclude May 30 as giving for the new campaign begins June 1.
Some have continued to give at the same level we gave during the 3 years of the Growing Through Grace campaign when our pledge time ended to help pay off the bank note. Thank you!
Do we have Broadway members who are unemployed? The answer is yes. We are supporting them with our prayers, encouragement and leads for jobs.
Why not take it in small bites? Because we need to do the exterior work this summer to avoid further and more costly damages later. Many have told us they would rather lump all the needs together and not keep coming back again and again piece meal.
Remember - This campaign is not an effort to cause undue hardship or guilt for anyone. It is an effort to be faithful in our stewardship of resources given us by God, by those who have gone before us and for those who will come after us.
FROM PASTOR RUBEN MENDOZA . . .
IT IS A BLESSING TO GIVE
In this life, there is no one poorer than someone who cannot give to someone else who has need of more necessities to sustain life. God’s Word invites us to give, and tells us that it is better to give than to receive. Giving is a decision we can make because of the love God has placed in each one of us.
One of the clearest examples regarding the importance of giving in the Bible is from Matthew 25:35-40. “I was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me a drink; I was a stranger and you received me in your homes, naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me, in prison and you visited me.” The righteous will then answer him, “When, Lord, did we ever see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink? When did we ever see you a stranger and welcome you in our homes, or naked and clothe you? When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?” The King will reply, “I tell you, whenever you did this for one of the least important of these brothers of mine, you did it for me!”
In this passage, we find that all we do to others or for others is as though we do it to God himself. That is why it is such a great blessing to give.
Today in the world there are so many problems caused by hunger, war and natural disasters that create great needs for humanity. The most recent, of course, is the tragedy in Haiti. Each one of these needs that continue to exist is yet another opportunity for us to give and receive the blessing of God.
THIS WEEK AT BROADWAY . . .
Single Moms, who have been meeting on Monday nights,, will begin meeting on Wednesday nights February 3. Invite other single moms to join and meet for support and fellowship. Upcoming topics:
February 3 - Sheltered Reality
February 11 - interviewing a child care provider.
All children and youth will attend the Sheltered Reality concert Wednesday, February 3, 6:30-7:45 p.m. They are a local and state-wide precision drumming group of young people who support shelters through their gifts and graces on the drums. Admission is $1.00.
February 7, Cub Scout, Pack 40, will hold a pancake breakfast for a donation, between services in Fellowship Hall with the proceeds going toward Children and Youth Ministry. Bring your family and appetite.
You are invited to bring the following needed items to the church:
· to help replenish health kits at UMCOR Depot for Haiti; hand towels, wash cloths, nail clippers or files, combs, toothbrushes, band aids, bar soap (no Ivory). Glen & June Mitchell and Chuck & Gloria Devereaux will travel to the Baldwin, LA, UMCOR Depot in February to will deliver the items we collect,
· for Phillips Cupboard, bar soap, tooth paste, deodorant, feminine products, and toilet paper,
· for Broadway’s Emergency Food Panty: peanut butter, jelly, chicken noodle and vegetable soup, spaghetti sauce, cereal, beef stew, spaghettio’s, cereals, Ramen noodles and crackers.
Thank you for your support!
WE WILL BE LOYAL TO BROADWAY . . .
With our Presence: January 31, 2010:
Worship: 8:00 am - 96; 9:30 am - 171; 11:00 am - 121; 6:00 pm - 102 = 490
Sunday School: 9:30 am - 76; 11:00 am - 36 = 112
With our Gifts 2009: Received
Current Expenses needed weekly $12,928.86
Received January 31 $7,209.79
Total current received to date $60,466.11
Budgeted to date $64,644.30
Growing through Grace received $2,522.00
Haiti Relief $6,189.89
160th Anniversary $1,220.00
With Our Prayers . . .
Hospitalized: Jennie: Kris Lippke. Others: Sarah Bauman, Patti Bruner, Roger Coffey, Barbara Condecon, Richard Devereaux, Roxine Devereaux, Nadine Dreager (shut-in) Aeon Long (service), Pat Mahlberg, Claudia McEvoy, Peggy McKee, Bob Nielson, Sue Phillips, Phyllis Rajcevich, Kerri Randolph, Steve Roberson, Jean Talbert, Tangee Towers, Vaneda Yochum, persons needing jobs, missionaries, victims of war and natural disasters, Bishop Trimble, District Superintendent Brian Milford & Field Staff Ed Kail, pastors and staff. Call the office, 322-7741 ext. 15, for additional prayer requests.
Our Sympathy to . . .
• Roxine & Carlen Devereaux and family in the January 27 death of her mother, Lucille Souser.
• Tonya Devine and family in the January 30 death of her grandmother, Yvonne Goldapp.
• Linda & Terry Muilenburg and family in the January 31death of her aunt, Ethel Jenson.
• Joan & Glenn Grove in the February 1 death of her father, Marvell Feller.
Lectionary Bible Readings . . .
February 7 Isaiah 6:1-8 (9-13)
Psalm 138
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Luke 5:1-11
Reminder: When school is called off or dismissed early for inclement weather, all activities at the church are canceled as well.
The call-in prayer line with the latest requests is 322-7741 extension 15 or call the office for a printed prayer request list.
BROADWAY BOUQUETS TO . . .
· Thank you for the beautiful afghan honoring Kinnick’s birth. Thanks also for the nice baptism service. It’s great to belong to Broadway. There are so many wonderful people. A special thank you to Judy; she has been so great to our whole family and is always so happy and supportive. It always makes my day to see Judy! - Adam, Dana and Kinnick Driscoll
· Julie Newby for receiving an award from Southwest Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children for her work with Crescent Early Childhood Center.
· Thank the following helpers with Meals in Wheels in January: Rena & Rich Philpot, George Smith, Randy Williams, Larry White, Gene Thomsen, Ken Milford, Mike Knedler, Gene Montang, Larry Fent, Roger Pentico, Mick Freeman, Glen & June Mitchell, Roger Olsen and Hugh Pricket. Our next month to help with Meals on Wheels is April. Watch for a sign-up sheet in March. - Local Missions and Advocacy
· Thank June Mitchell for the beautiful Prayer Shawl and Chris for delivering it to me and staying for a good visit. Thank you to visitors Sara Innes, Verla Keim, Sue Jungman, Linda Muilenburg, Claudia McEvoy and Rev. Arnpriester. Thanks to all who phoned, sent get well and birthday cards and for the many prayers for me. How wonderful to belong to the Broadway family! Dorothy Johnson
· Thank you for prayers and calls during my illness and recuperation. -Jeannie Hall
BIRTHDAYS . . .
February 4 - Doris Daniels, Jenna Dunn, Auna Ferguson, Tristan Horn-Anspach,
Nathan Jungman, Macyl Reeves, John VanWyhe, Rachael Zellmer
February 5 - Julia Churchill, Jenny Dighton, Thomas Freeman
Febraury 6 - Melissa Achenbach, Colton Lane, Christina Mendoza
February 7 - Eric Hamilton, Peter Hutcheson, Diane Lane, Lesvia Lopez, Tyler Mitchell,
Patty Pribyl, Ardis Scheffel, Shirley VanWyhe, Melissa Williams
February 8 - Jeff Dilts, Chad Hanke, Cassandra Leighty, Allison Madsen
February 9 - Duane Deakin, Cody Hamilton, Adam Thien, Shawn Underwood
February 10 - Katherine Flora, Ray Gonzalez, Ashley Goy, Sue Griswold, Ed Williams
February 11 - Pat Clark, Laurie Kammrad, Carol Linarez
ANNIVERSARIES . . .
February 4 - Roger & Jean Pentico - 59
February 5 - Ann & Randy Ledbetter - 38,
February 10 - Joan & William Harrison - 47
FOR YOUR INFORMATION . . .
A P.E.T. Project (Personal Energy Transportation) the wheel chair that goes where wheelchairs can’t go will be at Broadway on Sunday February 7. Learn more about P.E.T. from Chuck Devereaux in Centrex and how you can give the gift of mobility for those who have lost the use of their legs due to amputation, land mines, injury, disease, etc. The P.E.T.s are
· hand cranked by the user
· come in adult or child sizes
· are built by over 100 individuals and groups across the US A and sent to sixty-two countries for use.
· Cost is $250 each (includes shipping).
“In the name of Jesus Christ, arise and walk” - Acts 3:6
-The Global Outreach Committee
LENTEN STUDIES . . .
Beginning Ash Wednesday, February 17, Broadway’s Lenten offerings will include these opportunities for spiritual growth:
· The Way of Discernment exploring the process of change and seeking God’s will in our lives - a very faithful process to go through during Lent,
· Celebrate the Risen Christ, a study based on the weekly lectionary passages used in worship,
· First Persons where each lesson evolves out of eye-witness accounts of events in Jesus’ life,
· Bread for the Wilderness, Wine for the Journey, an in-depth study of prayer,
· The Last Seven Days, a good look at the last 7 days of Jesus’ earthly life.
Sign up in the Centrex for any or all classes. Information on class times will be available before February 17.
UMW Lenten Bible Study “For the Love of God: John’s Letters” will begin Tuesday February 23 at 1:30 p.m. and continue through March 23. Leader will be Pastor Chris St. Clair. Study books may be ordered by calling June Mitchell, 322-0638. All are welcome to attend.
YOUTH NEWS . . .
Parents of youth planning to go to St. Louis on the 2010 work trip are asked to attend one meeting in Fellowship Hall either Sunday, February 7, 10:30 a.m., or Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 p.m. Points, deposit and other information will be shared.
http://www.iumf.orgPuffins are back! Youth will be taking orders February 14 and 21 in the Centrex. Start thinking now about how many you will need to keep you supplied for the year. A new flavor this year is mozzarella. Free samples will be available February 14!
Rev. Arnpriester has one copy each of the 2010 Upper Room Disciplines and Wesley Study Bible for sale.
Were you married at Broadway UMC? Your Mom? Your Grandparents? We are looking for wedding pictures taken at weddings performed at BUMC in the last 160 years. We will be honoring “Brides at Broadway” in June as celebration of the 160th anniversary of the church. Bring the picture to the church and it will be displayed in the showcase in the Narthex during the month. Be sure to label the picture with date, name and current phone number of the person bringing the picture so we can return them. On June 26 we will have a tea and style show with wedding dresses past and present, but more about that later.
CHURCH HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS . . .
In 1866 Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church was built on the site given by Henry DeLong. It was replaced twenty-five years later by our present church building.
When Henry gave the land for a church, certain business interests were infuriated. It was the beginning of a raging feud with his former cronies. Henry launched successful campaigns compelling the local officials to obey and enforce the laws regulating liquor establishments. He was attacked in newspaper columns as being a crank, insane, and accused of numerous crimes. Eventually the Daily Nonpareil wrote as for his being crazy and insane that “...one living up to the Christian requirements would be so called.” The editorial continued “...not a citizen of Council Bluffs is so enthusiastic, brave and devoted to the real good and well being of this city as Henry DeLong.”
He continued as a missionary and circuit rider. He especially worked with and for the poor and down-trodden. He and his wife founded several missions and were often seen going door-to door collecting clothing and other items for the poor in the community. Henry continued his mission work into the 1900's.
Henry and his wife Sophronia established the DeLong Girls Industrial School. Religion was a big part of the curriculum along with sewing. Sophronia had been a seamstress, so the girls made dresses for themselves. The school responsibilities became so demanding the DeLongs eventually had to give up other mission work.
Although Henry never preached at Broadway Methodist church, he and his wife were life long members.
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OTHER NEWS . . .
UMW will meet February 11 at 2:00 p.m. Please call Fran Hansen, 323-3794, for reservations. The Board will meet at 12:45 p.m.
Persons desiring to be baptized and/or received as members of Broadway are asked to make arrangements with Rev. Arnpriester. Dates include February 21.
It’s time to sew! A final calculation revealed that the amazing sewers from Broadway made 622 school bags in 2009. Can we top that in 2010? Bags ready to sew are available in the Centrex between church services.
Items Needed! In Jesus’ Name Services continues to have a need for furniture as they transition people from being homeless into self-sufficiency. If you have an item you no longer need, contact Judy and we will check to see if they have a need for it.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS . . .
Wednesday, February 3 Staff Meeting - 9:30 am
Aged to Perfection - 12:15 pm
Confirmation - 5:00 pm
Senior High Youth Synago - 5:30 pm
Seekers Meal for donation - 6:00 pm
Bell Choir Practice - 6:25 pm
Sheltered Reality Concert for everyone - 6:30 pm
Choir Practice - 7:30 pm
Thursday, Feb 4 FCCLA Event - 8:00 am
Men’s Ensemble - 5:45 pm
Disciple - 6:30 pm
Daisies & Girl Scouts - 6:00 pm
Friday, February 5 Metro Pastors - 9:00 am
AA Group - 8:30 pm
Saturday, February 6 CPE Lite - 10:00 am
Sunday, February 7 Worship - 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am
Jr. and Sr. High Sunday School - 9:00 am
Scout Pancake Breakfast - 9:00 am
Youth & Parent Summer Mission Trip Meeting - 9:00 am
Sunday School for all ages - 9:30 & 11:00 am
Sunday School Ministry Team Meeting - 10:30 am
Drama - 11:00 am
Band Practice - 12:30 pm
Worship in Spanish - 6:00 pm
NA Group - 7:00 pm
Monday, February 8 Centro Latino Class - 10:00 am
Daisy Scouts - 6:00 pm
Trustees, Fine Arts, 160th Anniversary Meeting - 6:30 pm
Cub Scouts - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, February 9 Bible Study in Spanish - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, February 10 Staff Meeting - 9:30 am
Confirmation - 5:00 pm
Senior High Youth Synago - 5:30 pm
Seekers Meal for donation - 6:00 pm
Bell Choir Practice - 6:25 pm
Single Moms, Midweek Moms - 6:30 pm
Wednesday’s Children, Children’s Activities - 6:30 pm
Jesus’ Allstars, Christian Cadets - 6:30 pm
Youth & Parent Summer Mission Trip Meeting - 6:30 am
Choir Practice - 7:30 pm
CHURCH STAFF . . . Ministers - All Baptized Christians, Administrative Secretary/Volunteer Coordinator - Linda Muilenburg, muilenburg-bumc@qwest.net, Band Coordinator - April Wichman, alwichman@yahoo.com, Building & Grounds - Dora Olivo & Greg Foster, Children & Youth Ministries Coordinator - Judy Smits, smits-bumc@qwest.net, Congregational Development Coordinator - Bob Folkers, mailto:rcfolkers@cox.net, Financial Secretary - Virginia Paap, Music Coordinators - Ann Carpenter & Gary Richardson, Nursery Attendants - Mary Atilano, Whitney Kurcz, Kay McDonald, Sarah Opal, Kourtney Krause; Organists - Ann Carpenter & Clarence Smelser, Parish Nurse Coordinator - Sue Jungman, Associate Pastor for Discipleship - Chris St. Clair, cstclair-bumc@qwest.net, Associate Pastor for Hispanic Ministries - Ruben Mendoza, Rubyoli@hotmail.com, Senior Pastor - Marvin Arnpriester, arnpriester-bumc@qwest.net, Treasurer - Terry Muilenburg