Rosemount United Methodist Church
October 2007 E-News
Updated September, 2007
Rosemount United Methodist Church
October 2007 E-News
Updated September, 2007
Serve
“October 2007 Urban Plunge”
At Rosemount UMC we believe in serving. Serving others in the name of Jesus helps to alleviate hunger and suffering and demonstrates the love of Jesus in tangible ways. Serving also changes US as we serve. We are reminded of what is important in life and of how blessed we really are. Through serving we make new friends and deepen relationships. 1 Peter 4:10 says, “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.”
I hope you will join in this all-church, intergenerational service opportunity. Sign up is available On Line via the church website at www.rosemountumc.org or on the Urban Plunge sign up board in the Narthex. A big THANKS to Jamey Hansen who created the On Line sign up!
Check the website for full descriptions of the sites. Here is a snapshot with the sites appearing by the date they take place.
By the time you read this, one project has already been completed. Thanks to all who served at the Grocery Give Away on Saturday September 15, 2007.
In Christ,
Pastor Karen Bruins
Help Close the Apportionments Gap!
In late October, Rosemount UMC will be taking a special offering for Apportionments – the funds which each United Methodist church pays, per member, to support outreach and missions worldwide.
This year, $42,000 of our $98,000 Apportionments obligation must come from special offerings. So far, we’ve collected just over $15,000. We still need to raise $27,000.
Our Apportionments obligation is a bill that is paid to the Conference to support mission work and education in third world countries and impoverished areas here at home. Apportionment-supported work is the way Rosemount UMC joins with other churches to do what no single church can do alone to spread the word of Jesus Christ.
Rosemount UMC’s Apportionments bill amounts to $115 per member. Many of us can afford to make an offering for more than the number of members in our household. Others simply cannot. Please help Rosemount UMC meet its Apportionments responsibility through your strong support in October!
$$$$ Summer Slowdown...Fall Catch up! $$$
Giving to the Operating and Building Funds slowed over the summer. The Finance Committee asks if you're behind on your pledge, please bring it up-to-date as soon as possible. If you have questions about where you stand on your pledge, please call Sandra Pearman at 651-423-2475.
2008 Budget Process to Begin
Fall ministries have begun and each committee is busy implementing new or enhanced ministries. Fall is also the time we traditionally update our plans for next year. As such, we will shortly be starting our 2008 operating and building fund budgeting process.
We are asking each ministry team to evaluate how the missions/activities they support are aligned with the church’s beacons and vision. Those activities that are aligned with our strategic vision will be given a priority in the budgeting process. It is important that your ministry team, lay leader and the program staff person responsible for your team all participate and provide input in this process. When our goals are aligned it is easier to communicate our budget allocations to the congregation in a manner that makes sense to them. Therefore, PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR 2008 BUDGET REQUESTS AND RETURN TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE NO LATER THAN November 1st, 2007.
The 2008 budgeting process will continue to encourage more input from the church program staff. The steps you need to complete in the 2008 budgeting process include the following:
Thank you on behalf of the Finance Team
** Crafters/ Sellers Wanted **
In addition to our traditional bazaar baked goods, crafts, and quilts;
we are pleased to offer tables to crafters/business persons at our
upcoming church bazaar, Saturday, November 17th.
Persons interested in purchasing table space should call Bonnie
Student (952-432-8024) or Laurie Fosburgh (953-432-4849) for information.
Computer Classes for Rosemount UMC members
New Horizons of Edina is offering a wonderful discount to our members/attendees. You may take any Business Applications class for $150 (applicable on classes with a retail value of $245 to $315). This is valid on classes taken until the end of the year, one class per person. Contact Lisa Larson at 952-896-6856 to sign up.
Our church treasurer and website coordinator, Sheryl O'Connell, recently took advantage of this to improve her Dreamweaver skills for updating the website. She was impressed with the facilities and offerings at New Horizon. They have many course offerings available including all of the Microsoft Office products. Check out newhorizonsmn.com to see their course listing. The classes are in their Edina location.
Adult Life News-"Journey with a FoCUS on Christ"
New Cancer Support Group- Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 a.m., beginning Sept 12th. Cancer is a scary and painful reality, but there is no need to face it alone! We invite you to join this support group if you or someone close to you has in the past or is presently dealing with the struggles that come with cancer. Contact Brooke Heerwald 651.423.2475 x209 bheerwald@rosemountumc.org
New Young Adult Group - Meetings on the 1st & 3rd Sundays at 6:30-8:00 p.m., beginning Sep 16th. This group is aimed at those of you who are somewhere between college and your early thirties (or anyone who considers themselves a young adult). Come join this new group as we get to know each other and God through fellowship, conversation, study, and whatever else we decide to do! Bring your friends—new people are always welcome! Contact Brooke Heerwald 651.423.2475 x209 bheerwald@rosemountumc.org
Alpha-We are putting together an Alpha committee to organize our next offering of the Alpha course, which is scheduled for next winter. If you are interested in being a part of the committee, contact Sherrie Holck 952.423.4550 or Nathaniel Jones 952.210.7014.
African Fellowship - The African Fellowship meets monthly and is open to anyone with interest in and concerns for the people and countries of Africa. We gather monthly and are in the process of defining our mission and ministry. Contact Pastor Rick Ormsby. rormsby@rosemountumc.org
Adult Bible Study on Sundays 10:10 am -11:10am in the Conference Room. Newcomers always welcome. Contact is Dennis Lund.
"Faith Lessons"- adult Bible study held Sundays 10:20 am-11:20 am in room D120 beginning September 16. Contact Gerry Vuchetich at gvuchetich@rosemountumc.org
Jamaica Mission Team - Plan now for the winter “blahs”. Jamaica may not sound attractive right now, but in a few months it will look mighty good. You are invited to join Pastor Rick Ormsby on a mission trip January 15-29, 2008. Experience the comfort of the luxurious El Greco Hotel in Montego Bay; dine at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, visit Dunne’s River Falls (#1 tourist attraction on the island) and much more! All for the unbelievable price of $1400*. See Pastor Rick for more information. Rick’s e-mail is rormsby@rosemountumc.org Feel free to skip the small print below.Contact: Pastor Rick Ormsby (517) 333-2770
*Cost includes 10 sweltering work days in Bamboo, building four classrooms for a thriving pre-school run by Ebenezer Methodist Church. You will take cold showers, sleep in bunk beds, dormitory style and listening to Rick’s snoring. No TV, no air-conditioning. But you will meet some fantastic children and make Jamaican friends. You’ll come to love a beautiful Caribbean island and see it in a way that is missed by tourists.
KFC Choir Director Needed - The 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade Kids for Christ Choir needs a leader. The group meets Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:00 pm. Contact Terry Field if you are interested. tfield@rosemountumc.org.
Christmas Cantata Choir begins October 17th. Be a part of a wonderful RUMC tradition and sing in the choir for the Christmas cantata, Canticle of Joy, by Joseph Martin. Rehearsals are held on Wed. nights beginning October 17th 8:15pm - 8:40pm. The dress rehearsal will be on Sat., Dec.15th from 2-5p. The Cantata is Sunday, Dec.16th at 9a, 10:30a and 7p. This is a wonderful way to experience the JOY of the Christmas season!
Fine Arts Ministry meets the first Tuesday, at 6pm, each month. Come and join this unique outreach performing arts ministry who plan and bring incredible concerts to our community and church. First meeting begins Tuesday, October 2nd. Contact Terry Field, Worship Arts Director (651)423-2475 ext. 216 or tfield@rosemountumc.org
Looking for metallic sculpture artist…..
It’s good to be back at church school. Just as an FYI, we offer church school on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. as well as Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The halls are bustling with lots of kids each hour and there is a feeling of excitement.
Children’s Ministries has several events that we want you to know about:
October 10 at 7:00 p.m. is the Family Communion Event. This event has been in hibernation for a couple of years and we are glad to bring it back! We have designed this evening to focus on Kindergarten on up but any age is welcome to come. Experience communion with all senses through a series of stations. This is a great way for families to have a night together as well as learn more about communion; it’s also very fun for our 3 rd graders to experience prior to receiving their bibles. Reservations are necessary so sign up at the Children’s Welcome Table or online. Questions? Contact Karen Klekner at 651-423-2475 or kklekner@rosemountumc.org.
October 26 beginning at 6:30 p.m. is our annual Pumpkin Party. Enjoy treats, games and trick or treating Discovery Avenue. Sign up is necessary and available at the Children’s Welcome Table. For questions or to volunteer to help (great youth opportunity), contact Linda Bartlett at 651-994-4903.
Looking ahead for our 3 rd graders is the Bible Banquet on November 11. More information to come. Lots of 4th grade help will also be needed.
5 th and 6 th graders are back in the “Zone”. Take a look at the studio downstairs where the Zone 56 kids hang out—it got a facelift and looks awesome! Zone 56ers will spend the early part of the fall discussing how to be a Christian at School. November and December will be filled with a new unit and holiday plans. Watch for more info later.
Special Announcements!!
Attention 7th & 8th grader students! – You are invited to JUMYS – November 2nd – 4th – @ the Holiday Inn in St. Cloud, MN. Join over 1,000 Jr. High students from across the state of Minnesota for a weekend of worship, workshops, food, and other great opportunities throughout the weekend. Cost of the weekend is $160. Cost includes 2 nights Hotel stay, programming, t-shirt, and food for the weekend. Your registration materials along with a $75 non refundable deposit is due on Wednesday, October 10th. If you have questions or need forms give Josh a holler at 651-423-2475. Parents are needed to help chaperone this event. We will need 1 adult for every 4 students that attend!
REVAMP for High School Students is coming November 2nd – 4th to the Twin Cities! Come and join us for a weekend mission trip in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area! Come and join us as we take part in a poverty simulation, Christian Hip Hop Concert, serve in local non-profit organizations in the Twin Cities, dinner at Midtown Global Market, serve breakfast to an area church and much more! Cost of the weekend is $85. Includes food, lodging, concert, and weekend programming! Registration form and a $45 non refundable deposit is due by Wednesday, October 10th. There are ONLY 12 SPOTS AVAILABLE! Sign up quickly!!
BRING IN YOUR SHOE BOXES: Shoe boxes are needed for Operation Christmas Child in November. Please bring in your shoe boxes to be used for care package boxes for Operation Christmas Child. We will be collecting items as well as gift wrap to wrap the boxes! Please bring gift wrap and boxes to the ATTIC. We will be working on boxes during youth on Wednesday and Sunday nights over the next several weeks. So bring in your boxes and gift wrap!! Also, sign up to serve at the processing center on either November 21st and/or November 27th! See Josh to sign up! Adults, parents, and mentors are invited too! Hope you can serve!
TIM LEMMENS in Concert!! – Tim Lemmens is coming back again this year! Mark your calendar for Friday, November 9th for this awesome event! Tim and his band will be here to share some great music and time with us! RUMC’s own Josh Corbett will be opening for Tim Lemmens and band! Concert will be at 7pm in the Family Life Center! There are no tickets necessary! This is a free event! Invite your neighbors and friends! (There will be a free will offering taken that night – suggested cost per person is $10) See you at the Concert!
Elevation Youth Ministry events for October:
Monday, October 1st - NOOMA Night for 8th & 9th grade confirmands and their mentors. Held from 6-7pm upstairs in the Attic.(Youth Space) This is our first NOOMA Night for the 2007-2008 school year.
Wednesday, October 3rd – Club 78 (for 7th & 8th graders) meets from 6:30-8pm. Meets upstairs in the ATTIC (Youth Room) – Topic: “Who am I?” If you are a small group leader please meet upstairs in the Attic at 6pm for our leaders meeting before students arrive.
Sunday, October 7th – Sr. High Youth (9-12 graders) meets from 6-8pm. Meets upstairs in the ATTIC. (Youth Room) If you are a small group leader please meet upstairs in the Attic at 5:30pm for our leaders meeting before students arrive.
Wednesday, October 10th – Club 78 (for 7th & 8th graders) meets 6:30-8pm upstairs in the ATTIC. Topic – “H2O4U&Me” See you on the Club side! Small Group leaders remember we meet at 6pm upstairs in the Attic before students arrive!
- Registration deadline for JUMY’s is due TODAY!!! Registration form and $75 non refundable deposit is due in order to go! Registrations can be given to Josh or placed in Josh Corbett’s mailbox in the work room! (Upper right hand corner of mailboxes)
- Registration deadline for Sr. High REVAMP is also due TODAY!!! Registration form and $45 non refundable deposit is due to go! Registrations can be given to Josh or placed in Josh Corbett’s mailbox in the work room! (Upper right hand corner of mailboxes)
October 12th – 14th - Urban Plunge weekend! Hope you get a chance to serve, and discover how you can be the hands and feet of Christ through serving another human heart! Take the plunge, and discover no greater high on this planet than serving another human heart!
Sunday, October 14th - Sr. High Youth (9-12 graders) meets from 6-8pm. Meets upstairs in the ATTIC. Special Guest speaker/presenter Pastor Brooke Heerwald!! Get to know Brooke with some Question and Answer time! She will share some awesome stuff with us about God’s Word and how it relates to our lives! Small Group leaders…don’t forget we have a leaders meeting at 5:30pm in the Attic before students arrive!
Tuesday, October 16th -Youth Council Meeting – at 7pm upstairs in the Attic.
Wednesday, October 17th – NO CLUB 78! Don’t fret, we will see you all again next week!
Sunday, October 21st - Sr. High Youth (9-12) grade students – We will meet at Dairy Queen in Rosemount from 6-7pm just to hang out! Bring some cash with you to get some Ice Cream and hang! Hope you can make it! Dairy Queen’s address is: 15073 Canada Ave. W. Rosemount. See you there!
Wednesday, October 24th - Club 78 (for 7th & 8th graders) meets from 6:30-8pm upstairs in the Attic. Topic: “I’m #1!” See you on the Club side!!
Sunday, October 28th – Sr. High Special Event – Join us as we go to North Minneapolis for JUMP Worship at St. Olaf Lutheran Church – This is a worship service like you have never seen before…JUMP Worship is a Hip Hop worship service! Come and experience it! We will meet at Rosemount UMC at 6pm to gather together and ride there together. We will return to Rosemount UMC by about 9pm! Cost is FREE!! See you there!
Wednesday, October 31st – NO CLUB 78! Happy Halloween!
Elevation Student Ministries
Rosemount United Methodist Church
We are ONE but, we are not the same, we get to carry each other!
Simpson Shelter Meal - Join us as we bring and serve a meal at the Simpson Shelter in Minneapolis. The shelter, located in Simpson United Methodist Church, serves the 70 homeless people who stay there each night. This is a great family activity. We try to provide a meal once a month. Cooks are needed to prepare the meals in the Rosemount UMC kitchen. Watch for the dates and sign up to volunteer in Fellowship Hall. Contact Rich Wirt -rwirt@rosemountumc.org
The Rosemount Family Resource Center is located on 145th Street and welcomes volunteers most days and times. There is a wide range of opportunities, from organizing food donations to helping kids with homework or getting a game of basketball going. Contact Rich Wirt -rwirt@rosemountumc.org or you may call the Center directly: (651) 322-5113.
Start your own ministry team -
Do you have a special interest? Is there a community need to which you are already responding? Would you like to involve others? Let the Mission team help you get something started or help you expand it by interesting church members. Contact Meredith Johnson at meredith.johnson@thomson.com or Pastor Rick Ormsby at ( 507) 333-2770 or rormsby@rosemountumc.org
Elaine Lidke Gail Hoffmann’s mother in Indiana
Anne Hasbrouck Stan Merrill
Tim Berghuis William Tyler
Mary Ann Barnes
Eric Middlecamp
Stephanie in CA
Leslie and Lilly
May Shrankel
Jerry Boals
Tina
We extend our sympathy and prayers to:
The family of 12 year old Anthony who died on Sept. 11 th following complications from treatment of a blood disease. Keep his family in your prayers. Anthony was Dawn Sturm’s nephew.
JoAnne Cope & Doris Knox and their family upon the unexpected death of James Cope of Illinois. James was son of Doris and sister of JoAnne.
Dick & Muriel Barnes and family upon the death of Dick’s younger brother, Dean on August 25 th.
Al & Lynnette Quist and family upon the death of Al’s father Gerald Quist, August 5 th
Scott and Joyce Seifert upon the death of Scott’s father on August 24 th
Mary and Merlin Reed upon the death of Mary's brother, Dennis Kruger (60) who died Sept. 14th.
Celebration of Marriage
Praise God for the marriage of Craig Evans to DeAnne Parks on September 8 th at Rosemount UMC.
A celebration of marriage was held for Bonnie Epple and Ed Oja on September15th
New Baby Girls--CONGRATULATIONS !
Dave and Laurie Kinney on the birth of their daughter, Frankie Lynn, born on August 13 th.
Aliya Helen Reding was born to Jolene Reding and Bob Reding on August 11 th. Very proud grandparents are Vicky and Bob Reding.
Maya Lee Hubbard who was born to Ross and Lydia Hubbard, August 13 th.
Baptisms
Liam Thomas Peters, born April 22, 2007 to David and Mya Peters. Liam's baptism sponsors are Sean Montgomery, Tara Montgomery, Mindy Mejia and Phillip Mejia.
Casey James Howard, born Mar. 17, 2007 to Steve and Maura Howard. Casey's baptism sponsors are Scott & Holly Lofgren.
Sienna Rose Howard, born Mar. 29, 2007 to Scott and Carrie Howard. Sienna's baptism sponsors are Holly Lofgren, Candace Tonkin, and Christine Tonkin.
Lydia Elaine Schletz, daughter of Andy and Margaret, was baptized on September 16, 2007.
Birthdays
On Wednesday, October 24, Jesse Williams will have a special birthday.
