FRAN Sunday
Monroe City United Methodist Church celebrated Friendship Sunday August 8, 2010. Leading us in worship was JOYFUL SOUND, Brenda Duncan and Diane Hickman from Paris, Missouri. The congregation extended a warm welcome to F.R.A.N’s (Friends, Relatives, Associates and Neighbors). Approximately 70 people attended the dinner after the service.
2010 Bible School
Heroes of the Bible was the theme for the 2010 Cooperative Methodist and Christian church Summer Bible School. Brenda Masters was coordinator and Cheryl Hays provided music instruction and put on a well attended Program for parents and guests Friday night. Approximately forty-four children from several denominations attended. Money collected at Bible School will go to the Monroe City Food Pantry.
144th Anniversary Celebration and Rally Sunday
For the church's 144th Anniversary and Rally Sunday Mary Hills made a cake as part of the celebration for Fellowship after church.
Rally Sunday
The Monroe City United Methodist Church met on Sunday, August 29, 2010 Rally Day and 144th Anniversary Celebration. Rally Day is a celebration of the Sunday School program. Cheryl Hays with helpers Brenda Masters and JoAnn Woodall presented Sunday School classes with gifts and recognized their teachers. Early childhood is taught by Cindy Foster, Middle School by J.R. Beck, Love class is led by Reba Utterback, Baby Boomers led by Brenda Masters and Victory class by Mary Hills. After services everyone enjoyed a beautiful cake made by Mary Hills for the celebration.
Clayton Shaves
Well...I found them. I thought the pictures were lost but guess what...In 2009 Clayton challenged the church. He said he would shave his beard if we paid 50% of our apportionments and would shave his beard and head if we met 100%. Well, we didn't make the 100% but...Clayton was good to his word and on January 28, 2010 shaved his beard. He went to Mary's Beauty Shop to have the deed done and there were several well wishers to get in on the fun. Lots of laughs and Clayton was a good sport.
The Nicaraguan Mission Team
The Monroe City United Methodist Church met on Sunday, July 11, 2010 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. The Nicaraguan Mission Team from the Arch Methodist Church in Hannibal; Mary Hudelson, April Fohey, Hazel Silvey, Megan and Valerie Munzlinger brought the very important message of the Rainbow Network. Rainbow Network specializes in the long-term development of impoverished communities. Its mission is to share in the love of Jesus Christ with Nicaragua’s poorest people by partnering with them in healthcare, education, economic development, and housing. They shared with the congregation the mission work they have undertaken for LaCommunidad del Paraiso. (Community of Paradise). If you would like to have more information about the Rainbow Network or P.E.T. project you may go to www.rainbownetwork.org. If you would like to make a donation to this important work the contact person at MCUMC is Cindy Foster.
The children’s message was “A 20X20 House”. Scripture was taken from Matthew 25:31-46.
Fourth of July Parade
The MCUMC participated in Monroe City's annual Fourth of July parade. Those riding the float were Rev. Clayton Peak, Phyllis and Cindy Foster, Zach and Tiffany Neff, Dianne Manney, Barbara Smith and Laneta Gares. The riders sang songs as Rev. Peak played his banjo and the kids threw candy for the crowd. What fun!
Do You Believe?
The Monroe City United Methodist Church met on Sunday, June 06, 2010 the Second Sunday after Penecost. The message “Ask the Question, Do You Believe?” was given by Jim Masters. He chose John 11:1-26 as scripture. Children’s Message was “Asking Questions”. Psalter was taken from Psalm 146.
Honoring Our Graduates
May 16, 2010 we honored our graduates. Sarah Miller Kendrick and Tyler Adams are graduating from college. Shelby Davis, Caleb Gottman, Olivia Hays and Brad Neff are graduating from High School. Graduates shared their plans for the future. Others who are graduating but unable to attend were Suzanne Dexter Summers, Jacob Masters, Starr Goff, (college) Adrienne Elliott, Darrick Freidank,(HS) and Carl Miller (8th)
Holy Humor Sunday
The Monroe City United Methodist Church celebrated Second Sunday of Easter Sunday April 11, 2010. Called Holy Humor Sunday the sermon was “Knock, Knock? God Calls us to be Joyful”.
Michael Greening a member of the MCUMC serves with the US Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 stationed in Afghanistan. Mark and Mitchell Greening , father and brother of Michael, presented the church with a flag and a certificate indicating that the flag was flown on Christmas Day 2009 in honor of the Monroe City United Methodist Church.
Easter Egg Hunt
The children of the church and their invited guests (the parents) enjoyed the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Some of the eggs were boiled eggs colored by the kids during LOGOS. Others were plastic eggs filled with ‘surprises. I think the kids had fun and it was even more fun to watch. The parents and grandparents had as much fun as the kids.
The Monroe City United Methodist Church celebrated Palm/Passion Sunday March 28, 2010. The LOGO’s children performed the Skit “Jesus’ Last Week on Earth” written by Clayton Peak. Scripture was taken from the Psalm 118: 1-4, 19-29 and from Phillippians 2: 5-11. “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” was sung as the children circled the church with the palm branches. The Children’s Bell Choir rang “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art”.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
The Monroe City United Methodist Church held services on December 20, 2009. The Fourth Sunday of Advent was celebrated with the lighting of the Advent Candles by Sandy and Shelby Davis as the congregation sang the fourth verse of the Advent Song "Light the Advent Candle". Scripture for this Sunday was taken from Luke 2:1-20.
During Children's Sermon the children talked about the Nativity, why Jesus was not in the manger and searched for the Wise Men as they traveled to Bethlehem. The Children put on their Christmas Skit. Directed by Brenda Masters, helped by Paula Gamble and accompanied by Joyce Adams the children performed the story of the Nativity, rang the bells and sang songs. meredith Masters played an Act of Praise on the piano and Nicholas Schnerre sang "Winter Wonderland." The adult Choir sang "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You." Songs used int hes ervice were "The First Noel" and "Hark" The Herald Angels Sing".
Third Sunday in Advent
The Monroe City United Methodist Church held services December 13, 2009. The Third Sunday of Advent was celebrated with the lighting of the Advent Candles by the Freidank family: Darren, Robin, Derek and Emily. The congregation sang the third verse of the Advent Song “Light the Advent Candle. The sermon was “What if…” Scripture was taken from Luke 1:26-38. We also shared in Holy Communion.
During Children’s Time the children are learning about the symbols of Christmas and this week about the Poinsettia.
Second Sunday in Advent December 6, 2009
The Monroe City United Methodist Church held services December 6, 2009. The Second Sunday of Advent was celebrated with the lighting of the Joy Advent Candle by Jessica and Nick Schnerre with the congregation singing the second verse of “Light the Advent Candle”. The sermon was “Along the Road of Discipleship”. Scripture was taken from Luke 3:1-6 read from the “Living Out Your Life” Bible. During Children’s Time the children were told of another way of keeping time with the lighting of the Advent Candles.
We celebrated the confirmation of Mitchell Greening into the church family and Star Goff and Dawn Shoemaker were welcomed into the membership.
First Sunday in Advent Nov. 29, 2009
The Monroe City United Methodist Church held services November 29, 2008. The first Sunday of Advent was celebrated with the lighting of the Hope Advent Candle by Laneta Gares, Joyce Adams, Shayla Roop and Ashley Adams with the congregation singing the first verse of “ Light the Advent Candle”. The sermon was “The Days Are Surely Coming”. Scripture was taken from Jeremiah 34:14-18 with the Psalter from Psalm 25:1-10.
The Monroe City United Methodist Women had the Mission Minutes Candle Burning Ceremony as celebration of raising monies for missions. This year it cost $31.14 a minute to keep missionaries in the field. Members of the congregation donated monies in Memory of or in Honor of loved ones. The list of names were read as the candle was lit. UMW was able to burn the Mission Minute candle for 19 minutes and 43 seconds. The UMW would like to thank everyone who contributed.
Banjo Man Clayton Peak
Merry minstrel Clayton Peak
picked and grinned at
Arts in the Park
on October 17, 2009.
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Merry minstrel Clayton Peak