Children’s Church School Registration Forms

It’s time to register your children ages 3 years – 4th Grade (going into grade) for Church School.  Please print out the following registration forms and a medical form for each child that will be attending Church School next school year.  We need to have your child’s information by June 24th to properly staff our classes with volunteer small group leaders.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Karen Klekner at (651) 423-2475 Ext 212 or email: kklekner@rosemountumc.org.

Thank you!

Church School Reg 2012-2013



Potluck Dinner May 20th

An All-Church Potluck!!

 

The Discovering Tomorrow process continues with our third and final all-church event, an All-Church Potluck on May 20 from 5:00pm -7:15pm in the narthex.  This will be a time to eat a meal together and then share our ideas on how we as a congregation can enhance the ministries of Rosemount UMC.  Discovering Team members, Elvi Frisbee and Jamey Hansen will be your hosts.

Everyone (young, mature, singles, families, new members, long time members, guest and friends) is invited and childcare will be provided.  We want to be well prepared so we ask that you sign-up for this event.  Please sign-up on the Discovering Tomorrow bulletin board in the narthex, call the church office during office hours (651-423-2475) or go to the church website (www.rosemountumc.org) and click the red button that says “Sign Up Online for Classes and Events.”  The Team will provide rolls, dessert and beverages.

If you feel out of the loop and want to learn more about the process, the team or the game plan, all of that is available here: http://www.rosemountumc.org/about/discovering-tomorrow/.

So save the date and make a dish to share and we look forward to seeing a large crowd on May 20th!



Worship Schedule Changes

Something is Stirring! God is up to something here at Rosemount UMC! If you were in worship on May 6th, you heard about some changes coming in the worship schedule. You may have also received a brochure in the mail detailing those changes. While they will not come without challenges, we are excited about how these changes will move us forward in our mission to seek after God, serve God’s people and celebrate all that God is doing in and through us. Click here for more information on our worship schedule. See you Sunday!



Calling all Musicians: Instrumentalists and Vocalists!

Musicians needed for summer worship services.

As our regular choirs and ensembles take a break over the summer months, we are looking for musicians who would like to share their musical gifts in worship during the summer months.  If you are a vocalist or instrumentalist who would like to share your talents with our congregation by providing special music for one or more summer services, I would love to hear from you. If you need help choosing music or an accompanist I will assist you with arrangements.  Please consider this short term commitment and contact Natalie Olsen at nolsen@rosemountumc.org or call (651) 423-2475 ext. #216.

 

 



May Newsletter

The May Newsletter is available as a .pdf document here

May2012



Spring Garage Sale Starts on Wednesday, May 23rd

Now is the time for Spring Cleaning!  As you clear out your closets and drawers for the warmer weather, don’t forget our Spring Garage Sale is coming May 23-24th.

Volunteer opportunities are posted in the Narthex.  Please sign up for one or more time slots if you are able.

Donations may be dropped off Sunday, May 20th 4:00-7:00pm, Monday, May 21st 8:00am-7:00pm and Tuesday, May 22nd  8:00am – 12:00pm.  For more information, see the full article in the May Newsletter May2012 or contact Janet Ewing (952) 431-7751, janete9@charter.net or Julie Bierbaum (952) 423-5017, jabierbaum1@yahoo.com.



“This is Our Church” a Discovering Tomorrow Presentation

Here are the slides and audio recording from John Laster’s presentation this week. He shared what he learned from the congregational survey, the interviews he held with so many of us, his conversations with church staff, and relevant demographics of our community.

Handout (PDF)

Podcast (audio recording)



April Newsletter

The April Newsletter can be found here in a .pdf document as we have had in the past.

Apr2012

Thank you for your patience as we work through the changes needed to better present our Newsletter content.  We will continue to have this .pdf document available, in addition to the website posts, until we have a smooth transition to our new format.



DeAnne Parks’ Easter Painting… In case you missed it.

In one of our Easter worship services, Rosemount UMC member, DeAnne Parks, painted a work of art before our very eyes. See how it all happened here: DeAnne’s Easter Painting

Thanks, DeAnne!



Vacation Bible School Registration Form

SonRise National Park VBS is an adventure landing in our church June 18-22.  Don’t miss out on all the fun our young Explorers will encounter as we trek through to the truth of God’s word.  Please print out the registration form from the link below and send in with payment to reserve your spot by the May 30th Deadline.  Space is limited so don’t delay!  If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Missy Kenninger (651-322-5034 or missy@nhmn.com) or Sandi Gressman (952-322-3229  or kermie2112@gressman.biz).

2012 Reg Form



Eagle Scout Project by Cristian Brollier

Hello, My Friends!!!

I am working on my Eagle Scout Project!!  I am a Life Scout with Troop 119 in Farmington.

For my Eagle Scout Project I need some help.  I am doing a toiletry donation drive for the Rosemount Family Resource Center. This will benefit Dakota County families. I need all sorts of toiletries.
Here’s what I need:
Toilet paper
Laundry detergent: any size
Shampoo: any size
Soap: bar
Tooth paste: any size
Tooth brushes
Paper towels
Dish soap: any size
Diapers: sizes 4, 5, or 6
Baby wipes: any size

Donations can be dropped off at the donation box at the church or at my house. Collection will be until April 29th.  Money donations can be mailed to the address below.

This is an amazing achievement I’m hoping to earn!! So please help me out!   If you need me please call.
Home: 651-460-6112
Address: 19843 Evensong Ave, Farmington, MN 55024



Zone 56 Summer Fun

Come join your Zone 56 friends this summer!

Take a look at the link below to see all of the Summer Fun Zone 56-ers will have this summer.   Activities are for all kids entering 5th, 6th and 7th grade.

Zone 56 Summer 2012

Register online or contact Karen Klekner at kklekner@rosemountumc.org.

See YOU in the Summer Zone!



Camp Wilderness, Summer Activities for Children

Children’s Summer Brochure for 2012 is now available in the link below.

Children’s Summer 2012

Come and spend your summer with your friends at Camp Wilderness!

Please register online or contact Karen Klekner at kklekner@rosemountumc.org.

 

 



Discovering Tomorrow: “This is Our Church” Presentation

Our Discovering Tomorrow process continues with the second all-church presentation, “This Is Our Church” on Wednesday, April 18th at 1pm & Thursday, April 19th at 7pm.  John Laster from Creative Church Coaching will be co-presenting with Deb Cimino and Jamey Hansen, Rosemount UMC members.  They will discuss and review the results of the All Church online survey and interviews.  All are invited!!



Image No Malaria Update

The United Methodist Church has a goal of eradicating Malaria from the continent of Africa by 2015.

So, how will we do it? How will we eliminate deaths from a disease that has killed so many millions of people for thousands of years? Imagine No Malaria helps us take the next step in this fight.

Think of it as Nets Plus. We continue to support Nothing But Nets, because bed nets are an effective tool against the disease. But, we’re doing more.

First and foremost, we work in full partnership with communities in Africa. Empowering people to be part of the solution. Providing the tools needed so they can fight malaria.

So here’s the plan: we’re gonna put 160 years of know-how and experience in Africa to work against Malaria. This comprehensive approach is divided into four main parts:

Prevention: It’s about improving the ways people fight the disease locally. Using bed nets. Access to diagnostic tests and medicine. Draining standing water. Improving sanitation. Every person can take steps to prevent Malaria deaths, from protective measures to taking swift action when Malaria symptoms begin.

Treatment: Improving infrastructure. There are literally hundreds of churches, schools, hospitals and clinics operated by The United Methodist Church in Africa, but what good are they if medicines to treat Malaria aren’t available? We’ll make sure these facilities have the diagnostic tests and treatment needed to save lives.

Education: It’s about outreach to those who need it most. Last year alone, we trained thousands of local people in African communities to teach their communities about avoiding Malaria. In Sierra Leone, these workers went door-to-door to deliver bed nets, install them in homes and teach folks how to properly use and care for the nets.

Communications: And finally, your support helps upgrade communications networks throughout the continent. Building new radio stations and providing hand-crank and solar-powered radios will ensure we are reaching great numbers of people with life-saving information about Malaria.
What makes us so sure? We are putting in place a system of accountability. By establishing health boards in Africa, these groups will be held responsible for stewardship of your donation and results, putting funds to work with a plan that creates Malaria programs that truly serve the needs of their local communities. Once established and trained, these boards will be eligible to receive a lot more funding from our partners, like The Global Fund, to Fight Malaria.

Rosemount UMC has been a part of this fight against Malaria since 2007. Giving to Nothing But Nets and now Imagine No Malaria was $94,000. In February our congregation took up the challenge to exceed the $100,000 mark. Leia Williams, the Field Director for Imagine No Malaria, spoke at our church the week of February 12th. A generous donor in our congregation put out a challenge. They would match whatever funds were raised during the last two weeks of February. You, in your usual loving manner, responded generously. You gave $4908 which was matched by the donor.

Since that time more donations have

come in, including one three year pledge.

As of February 29, 2012 your contributions to Imagine No Malaria are $104,917. Thank you Rosemount UMC, for loving all the little children of the world. Thank you for saving lives. Thank you for helping to “Imagine No Malaria.”

This jar contains 10,000 Skittles. Each Skittle represents the life of a child who has been saved because of your generosity.