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CAMDENTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
340 W US Highway 54, PO Box 88
Camdenton, MO 65020

(573)346-5350 ~ [email protected] ~ website:www.camumc.org
Pastor Marc Magaña

THE NEWSPIRIT

Inside This Marc’s Musing
Issue
This month, we will celebrate one of the greatest events of human histo-
~ Marc’s Musing, ry. The resurrection of Jesus is out great hope and promise. For those who be-
1-1-1 Announcement lieve in and follow God, death is not the end. Jesus has conquered death for all
time and holds out to us the promise of eternal life. But that is just the begin-
Front Page ning of the great gift that God gives us through Christ. For the resurrection
power of God is available to us every day. In those times when we feel that our
~ UMW, UMM, WW dreams have died and there is no answer to the problems that we face, Christ
Schedule, Music assures us that he is with us. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God gives
Notes us hope that an answer will be found and courage to follow the truth that we
Page 2 find. The words of scripture remind us that Christ promised he will never
leave us or forsake us. God is with us in the inspiration that is ours through
~ I Wonder Y Pre- God’s Holy Word. Often the encouragement that we need is given to us through
school, Children & the love and support of others who care for us. In so many ways, God touches
UMYF News our lives and gives us strength. Thank God for the resurrection that we cele-
Page 3 brate at Easter and that is our hope at all times.

~ March Birthdays In Christ,
and Anniversaries Marc
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~March Calendar
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~ January , 2012
Council Minutes
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~ March WW Menu & 1-1-1
CADV News—Back All of us know someone we have thought about inviting to Church. A friend,
Cover relative, neighbor, acquaintance; someone who we would like to invite to a
relationship with God. During this time of Lent, please pray for that person
Please join us for Holy that you would like to invite. One way of remembering your commitment is to
Communion pray for 1 person for 1 minute each day at 1:00. Pray for their openness to
the invitation and for God to give you the best opportunity to invite them.
Sunday, March 3, This is a very important thing we all can do, for we are not only inviting them
2013 to worship, but to a whole new life with God. The Lord bless you as you en-
courage someone else’s faith.

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WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY FAMILY NIGHT MUSIC NOTES

5:30 – 6:00 p.m. All Church Dinner (Sign up It’s hard to think about the ap-
by Tuesday Before noon) proaching Easter season while
wearing snow boots and keeping a
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Adult Choices: (Child care shovel handy, but none the less, it
provided for adults attending activi IS that time of year! Please make
ties) a note of the following activities that are coming
Bible Study each week (Pastor) up over the next few weeks:
1st Wednesday – Book Club (Pat & Sunday, March 24th is Palm Sunday-All the chil-
Patty Logue) dren at church that day are invited to participate
2nd Wednesday – Crafts (Robin Jones) in the Palm Processional at 8:00 and 10:00. Bring
3rd Wednesday – Young Adults Night your children to see me just prior to the service at
(single or married) 8:00 to receive a palm branch. At the 10:00 ser-
4th Wednesday – Photography (Bruce vice, I would like for all children to meet me in
Blair) the Fellowship Hall at 9:40 to receive palm
branches and instructions. As usual, the 10:00
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 4 years through 6th grade processional will be led by the Chancel Choir. The
children activities each week musical number for Palm Sunday is “Sing Hosan-
na, Sing” and features Alleluia Ringers and Chan-
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. UYMF (Youth House) cel Choir.
6:45 – 7:30 p.m. Alleluia Bells Rehearsal Friday, March 28th is Maundy Thursday. For the
first time in seven years, a Seder Feast will be
(Child Care Available) held at 6 p.m., at which a symbolic Seder meal
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal will be served. This is a moving representation of
the Passover meal, and helps us understand the
(Child Care Available) history and meaning of the symbolic foods eaten.
Special music will be presented by the Chancel
Easter Egg Collectibles Choir. Please sign up in the Narthex or call the
Wonderful 2nd Wednesday, March 13th 6pm-7pm. church office if you plan to attend.
Sign-up by March 11 before 3pm w/phone #) Sunday, March 31st is Easter Sunday. The morn-
Thank you, Robin Jones
ing will begin with 8:00 worship and be followed
LAMB HOUSE will be accepting the Feinstein
by breakfast served by the youth of the church. At
Challenge again this year. Alan Feinstein is a gen-
tleman who divides $1,000,000 each year be- 9:15 am, the children are invited to an old fash-
tween food pantries that accept his challenge.
He will proportionally match all the money and ioned Easter Egg Hunt. Another opportunity for
food we receive in the months of March and
April. Also remember when giving a donation to worship is available at the 10:00 service. The choir
a food pantry, you can receive 50% of that back in
tax credit from the state of MO. This would be will sing “Resurrection Victory” and as an Offerto-
an ideal time to make a contribution. In Addition,
you can also take the donation off your federal ry, Mika Mulford and Mike McClain will lift us up
tax if you qualify. Thank you for your assistance.
with a piano/trumpet duet. Let’s celebrate the ris-
- Laurie Welch
en Lord together!
THE UMM will meet for their regu-
lar gathering on Saturday, March - Sheri English
2nd at 8:00 a.m. at R.J.’s Restaurant.
All men of the church are invited. The March UMW meeting will be held on Thurs-
day, March 7th at 1:00 p.m.
- Wayne DeVries There will be a short business
meeting followed by program
and fun. Please attend and bring
a friend. See you then.

- Sandy Welsh

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INCOME TAX PREPARATION INFORMATION

On February 5th, AARP again offered to prepare most basic tax returns for Seniors and those whose in-
come is below $50,000. In the local area, sites are open on Tuesdays each week until April 9th at the
Osage Beach Library from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For appointments call: 573-346-3282. At the Camdenton
Library, our site will be open every Thursday from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. For appointments call: 573-873-
6152.

I Wonder Y Preschool News

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Springtime is approaching and it’s always such a good feeling to share the Easter story.
Thank you to you as church members for giving our teachers the opportunity to relay the wonderful
story of the resurrection, because without the resurrection, there would be no reason to celebrate
Christmas.

Our annual Easter egg hunt and party will be on Wednesday, March 27th from 9 am – 11 am. The pre-
schoolers participate by bringing a basket with 12 filled plastic eggs for the egg hunt. We’ll combine all
of the eggs and hide them on the playground or grassy area (weather permitting). Then sweets, treats
and games follow our egg hunt.

I Wonder Y Preschool 2013 Fall Registration is underway this month. Registration fee of $40 secures
enrollment. Cost remains at $20 per day. If you know of a relative or neighbor who is interested in pre-
school for next year, please send them our way.

At this time of year, our older students are completing their Kindergarten screenings. Yes, they are all
doing very well. I know they have the skills they need, but not always sure they will perform, so be in
prayer for them.

Thank you, Jan Tidgren, for introducing us to Neysa Jenkins, our new preschool cook. She is able to
plan meals, shop and cook for preschool. Welcome Neysa!

Preschool will be closed on Good Friday, 3/29th and Monday 4/1st for spring break.
We appreciate each and every one of you and the ministry opportunities of
CUMC.
We are so blessed.
Eva Maxwell, Preschool Director

We continue to meet every Wednesday at We’re studying about Easter in our SCS classes and

6:00 p.m. in the youth house where we
study, discuss and have a great time to- in Children’s Church. Please bring your children so
gether. Anyone 7th—12th grade is invit- they can hear about the most important thing that
ed so come on over. has ever happened for all of us. That teaching
On Easter morning, March 31st, we will starts at home and we’re here to help make sure it
continues in their daily lives.
be serving a Continental breakfast to
everyone interested at 9:00 a.m. in the And, just for fun, we’ll have an Easter Egg Hunt on
Easter morning at 9:00 a.m.!
church fellowship hall. Thanks! - Kristin Green, Children’s Coordinator
- CUMC Youth and their Sponsors.

CUMC CRAFTERS—Our Crafter’s Group will be selling cards and Easter items on the 10th of March. The
sale will be between services and after the 10:00 a.m. service. Thank you—Alice DeVries

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3/1 - Don Fromm
3/1 - Taylor McEachern MARCH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
3/2 - Peggy Brown
3/2 - Ross Morgan Don & Pat Fromm, March 7, 1953
3/3 - Marilyn Reel Jerry & Judy Jones, March 8, 1985
3/3 - Brennen Richards Tim & Mika Mulford, March 29, 2004
3/4 - Isabel Latham Tom & Chris Reth, March 23, 1963
3/6 - Dan Strawhorn
3/7 - Wes Beyer Please notify the church office if you are aware
3/9 - Larry Euler of errors or updates needed in our anniversary
3/11 - Becky Latham and birthday listings. Thank you.
3/12 - Chelsea Brock
3/12 - Rhianna Howe THE CHURCH MEMBERS/FRIENDS address and phone
3/14 - Bruce Blair book is available and found on the table near the office.
Please take one copy per family. If you find errors or
3/15 - Carl Bolz additions, please call the church office as soon as possi-
3/15 - Brennan Richardson ble. Your information is very important in making our
data base and directories correct and complete.
3/16 - Leota Boyce Please make these changes to your current book.
3/16 - Patty Logue
3/17 - Malcolm McEachern Claudia Caddell & Joey Brock, 2466—1 Mohawk,
3/22 - John Barker Osage Beach, MO 65065
3/22 - Jackie Larson
3/22 - Darwin Martin Jim & Amanda Comfort Phone: 573-317-6179
3/22 - Aidan Neal Todd & Janine Davis Phone: (Hers) 573-552-6685,
3/24 - Samantha Meyer
3/24 - Mary Stanbro (His) 573-692-3367
3/25 - Roger Samuelson Wayne & Alice DeVries Phones: (Hers) 573-525-
3/26 - Lucy Morris
3/28 - Carol Farrand 8290, (His) 573-480-0021
3/28 - Sean Green Al & Nancy Mahrer, PO Box 618, Camdenton, MO
3/28 - Kylie Meyer
3/29 - Vince Calvo Ryan & Michelle Neal, 39 Arrowhead Court,
Camdenton, MO 65020
3/29 - Bill Finke
3/29 - Lee Ann McClain Joe & Karen Swartz, 712 Summer Place Dr., Unit
1A, Camdenton, MO 65020
3/30 - Lori Smelik
3/30 - Stella Smith Wilma (Dee) Weaver, 4000 Teton Trace, Apt. 118,
3/31 - Ordell Jones Sioux City, IA 51104

MARCH ANNIVERSARIES SPECIAL DATES IN MARCH
• World Day of Prayer, March 1, 2013
• Third Sunday in Lent, March 3, 2013
• Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 10, 2013
• Daylight-Saving Time begins, March 10, 2013
• Girl Scout Sunday, March 10, 2013
• Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 17, 2013
• First Day of Spring, March 20, 2013
• Palm Sunday, March 24, 2013
• Maundy/Holy Thursday, March 28, 2013
• Good Friday, March 29, 2013
• Holy Saturday, March 30, 2013
• Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013

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Breakfast 5:30p All Church Dinner
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6p Children’s Activity Hour

6p Adult Program Activity
6p UMYF

6:45p Alleluia Bells
7:30p Chancel Choir Rehearsal

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CAMDENTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
January 14, 2013

Present: Bret English, Sheri English, Sandy Welsh, Audrey Howe, Linda Marsden, Gary Smith, Harold Ewy, Joan Ewy, Chris
Reth, Tom Reth, Sandi Buse, Pastor Marc Magana, Bruce Blair, Jerry Jones, Judy Jones, Wayne DeVries, Alice DeVries, Gail
Snyder, Betsy Snyder, Clara Davis, Jerry Davis, Eva Maxwell, Troy Green, Kristin Green, Pat Logue, Patty Logue and Beth
Finke.

After a very tasty meal served by Byron Willis, Council Chairman Bret English brought our meeting to order. Pastor Marc led
us in a devotion and prayer. Bret reminded us that each committee chairperson is a member of church council, and a census
was taken of all in attendance resulting with the decision that all present may vote on council issues.

Music – Sheri English
We had an excellent Advent season. Thanks to voice and bell choirs for their hard work.
It is only 4 weeks until Ash Wednesday, February 13th. Palm Sunday will be on March 24th and Easter will be on March
31st.

Staff Parish – Gary Smith
Not much going on right now, all seems to be going very well.
Gary made the motion to give all staff a 2% raise in salary (with the exception of Pr. Marc whose salary/benefits are
decided in a specific meeting for that purpose). Sandy Welsh seconded the motion. Bret offered time for discussion; no
response. Motion carried.

Worship – Audrey Howe
Audrey introduced herself and explained that she does not have committee members at this time but will be contacting
individuals to fill those positions. She asked for recommendations from Pr. Marc and members of council.

UMW/LAMB House – Sandy Welsh
UMW will begin holding regular meetings again in February after the holiday break.
We continue to volunteer at LAMB House and supporting it with donations of items and cash. We are blessed to be able
to work in an establishment that helps so many in the community.

Wonderful Wednesday Program – Patty Logue
We are still working on our new Wednesday evening children’s and adult’s programs on Wednesday evening after the
all-church dinner. The response has been very sparse and we are struggling.
Corinne Blair, Kristin Green and Patty have been offering activities for younger children in the hope that their parents
will attend the programs offered to them as well as bring them into Sunday attendance and participation.
We are still trying to get a “Younger Adults” class started again. If that group begins to meet and they begin to know
each other, we feel it will naturally lead to friendships and the desire to work together raising their children in
church and becoming active members of the congregation. Pr. Marc has volunteered to get the class started so all we
need now is to capture the younger adults’ attention.

Children’s Ministry – Kristin Green
We are beginning to prepare for Easter – considering what we can do to explain Lent to our children and involve them in
Easter worship. We will have our usual Easter egg hunt on the 31st, but we want to make sure our little people are learn
ing the true meaning of Easter.
Also working on this summer’s VBS program. She has ordered the preview package for VBS and wants to remind us that
it takes lots and lots of volunteers to make it happen. Please say “yes” when she asks for your help.

Building and Grounds – Troy Green
Just trying to keep things clean and get ready for spring yard work.

Office/Administration – Beth Finke
Continuing to work on our new database and accounting program. Many thanks to Linda Marsden for her hours and
hours of help.
Thanks to all for their patience and for all you do to make my job a pleasure.

Preschool – Eva Maxwell
Thank you so much for the church’s immediate response to the tragedy that happened in Connecticut and your
determination to make our preschool facility as safe as it can possibly be for our children. So far Bud Buse has in
stalled a door bell on the preschool entrance and at the church entry, and peephole to allow us to identify everyone
before they enter. More plans are being implemented daily and we thank the Trustees for their work.
We also thank Trustees for painting the window trim after the new windows were installed and shades re-hung.
All our state reporting has been completed and submitted well before due dates.

UMM – Wayne DeVries
Not much is going on right now at the church.
We were able to assist 4 church members during 2012, purchased and installed 2 shelters for Helping Hands, and are
finishing our long work project on their mobile homes that will be used to shelter men needing to live there while

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receiving training and rehabilitation. We also installed a bathroom at the Helping Hands Thrift Store. Al Mahrer
built a fantastic swing set for the preschool and we installed it and worked on the playground. We helped unload

semi of food for distribution, supported Medical Missions T0shirt program and purchased 5 new 8foot tables for our

own fellowship hall.
All in all, we have a very talented group of men in our church and we all have a great time working together and

trying to make a difference in our area.

Crafters – Alice DeVries

Our group has done very well this past year. We used the money we’ve made from our sales to make donations to
Helping Hands, LAMB House, CADV, Share the Harvest and programs and projects here in our church. We made

196 stuffed animals for Lake Regional Hospital distribution, made place cards for hospital trays, made 21 lap robes

for Windsor Estates and provided Christmas gifts and groceries for multiple families through “Mitten Tree”. We
have lots of fun and encourage others to join us.

Finance – Bruce Blair

Year end giving was enough to allow us to pay our apportionments fully, pay all outstanding commitments and start
2013 on good footing.

Pledges for 2013 have been coming in; 73 pledges amounting to $167,404.

The proposed budget for 2013 was handed out for council review. After some discussion Finance committee recom-

mended the budget, Gary Smith seconded the recommendation and council voted to pass budge as proposed.
Trustees – Tom Reth

The committee filled offices for the coming year – for the seventh year running, no change in officers.

We are working on making the church more secure and are looking into panic hardware for preschool interior
doors and the church entrance. If we decide to purchase available items costing approximately $500, we may be

asking for special contributions.

We continue to stress cleaning out of storage areas and uncared for areas in the church building, upstairs and
down. When everyone has their appointed areas cleaned, we will be happy to go through and throw out un

wanted/unused items that remain. We cleaned out the garage about a year and a half ago and nobody seems to

have missed anything that was thrown away. Bottom line – we will have our church clean and neat.

Library – Chris Reth
Thank you for re-funding the library in the new church budget.

We have already purchased a few new books and have been adding to our catalog.

Please, use the library.

There was discussion about the status of the stone house at the boundary of our church property that is for sale through
foreclosure. Bret explained that in the late ‘90’s a plan was put together and passed through council to make purchases of
surrounding properties so that the church will have room for expansion well into the future. This plan is funded by the Hill
trust. Costs of fixing the house for a residence or tearing it down to clean up the property were mentioned. Because of its
age, we are aware there will be hazardous material disposal costs beyond the purchase price. Some voiced their opinion
that we need to make this purchase if we can do it at a reasonable price for future building and/or parking; others are not
necessarily keen to do so. No actual action was proposed this evening so we remain in a “wait and watch” mode for the im-
mediate future.

Pastor Marc remarked that he is in the process of filing year end reports. They show our average attendance increased
over 2011 and that we’d do well if each Sunday could be a special program. He says it’s easy for people to come in as visi-
tors, but how do we keep them coming back? For instance, we have a very large group in attendance at council this evening,

but he wonders how to make this involvement continue. We also need to find out what the young people need so that we
can try to provide it. We need to stay involved in our community. We need young families in our congregation. We need to
be able to hang on to our loved traditions, and still provide new avenues of worship and teaching. We don’t want to change
what we do well; we need to add to it. This is a process. There are lots more going on here than keeping the doors open and
the lights on.

We’re all invited to come back – council meets the second Monday of each month. Let’s be involved. Sandy Welsh moved
we dismiss, seconded and carried.
Beth Finke, Recorder

FINANCIAL UPDATE -FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY , 2012
Attendance 8:00 10:00 Offering
Feb. 3 30 122 $7299
Feb. 10 31 141 $4233
Feb. 17 33 118 $2792
Feb. 24 32 135 $3496
$17820
Feb. Expenses to Date: $20186

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Camdenton United Methodist Church
PO Box 88
Camdenton, MO 65020

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OPEN HEARTS, OPEN MINDS, OPEN DOORS
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WONDERFUL CITIZENS AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
WEDNESDAY MENU
All donations are greatly appreciated and tax de-
FOR March ductible. Monetary donations of $100 or more
- Chef Byron may qualify for a 50% Missouri State tax credit.
You may drop off your donations at CADV or the
March 6th : Chicken sandwich, pasta salad, fruit Lake Ozark, Osage Beach and Laurie Police Depart-
cocktail, dessert and beverage. ments.
March 13th: Chicken Tetrazzini, garlic bread,
peas, dessert and beverage. WISH LIST
March 20: Easter Dinner—ham, scalloped pota- dishwasher detergent trash bags, white,
toes, green beans, hot rolls, dessert and beverage. New kitchen dish tall kitchen & large
March 27th: Hamburgers, French fries, mixed Towels and cloths black/drawstring
vegetables, peaches, and beverage.
Toilet bowl cleaner gallon freezer bags
Byron has placed a “thank you” note on the office All purpose cleaner hair conditioner
note board to all those who helped them after the Office supplies: white-out, tape, black Sharpies—
fire that burned their home. fine point