Church News

AUGUST NEWSLETTER

Update on Building Expansion Pledges

   Isn’t it great to enjoy our beautiful fellowship hall each Sunday and for special events? It is even more rewarding since we know that it is fully paid for and the church did not have to take on the burden of a mortgage for that to happen. However, we did have to utilize financial investments the church had in reserve in order to accomplish this goal. That is why it is so critical now to fulfill those three year long-term pledges that we committed to during the capital campaign for the building expansion. That three year timeframe started in January 2009 and will end December 31^st, 2011. That means we have less than two years left on those pledge commitments. Here is our progress so far:

   Since January of 2010 we have received $12,170.00 in pledges towards the building fund.  Of the $88,380 pledged, we have now received $59,547.00. 

   We are over halfway, that is great…but the quicker we are able to replenish these funds the better it is for the long-term financial security of our church and the planning for the future of our church.

   Your continued support is greatly appreciated and valued.

                  Dawn Collins, Finance Committee Chair

 

Community Garden Update

The garden is prospering!  We’ll be harvesting cucumber, squash (both yellow and zucchini), peppers and tomatoes.   Please help yourself to the produce.  We’ll have them in paper bags so you can recycle the bags into the compost or bring them back for refilling!  Any produce left will be given to Plant A Row (Kansas Food Bank).

As you’re enjoying the produce, please consider making a donation either to Open Door or the Kansas Food Bank.  Just make a notation on your check or cash works too!

We continue to welcome compost items.  Just watch for the sign as to which bin to add your items. 

Feel free to check out the garden and even pick your own veggies if you’d like! 

 

 

 

   We wish to thank everyone for their cards and visits to Kathryn during her illness.  Since her passing we need to thank everyone for their cards, well wishes and emotional support.

Thank you, The Castor Family

 

   Jack and Joyce Dorsey wish to whole heartedly thank each and everyone for your part in making the Fish Fry event such a success.  Thank to those who brought food, those who helped with the frying and those who helped with the clean-up, etc.  It all means so much to us.  We believe this was the largest crowd yet.

 

Madison Avenue UMC,

   Thank you so much for your recent donation of food to the Derby Community Food Pantry.  Thanks to generous donations such as yours, many families in our community will get help during times of need.

Derby Community Food Pantry

 

Dear Madison Avenue UMC,

   On behalf of Youthville, I would like to thank you for your gift of $233.06 for One Church One Child.  Your investment helps to provide a positive outlook for the future of children in foster care that have faced and overcome incredible challenges in their short lives.  It is with your help that Youthville can remain steadfast in our commitment to the mission of giving children back their childhood.

LeAnne Miller, Chief Development Officer

 

Thank you to our Ushers & Greeters!

   Sincere thanks are given to Helen Boley, Peggy Black and Debbie Thomas who served as greeters and ushers during the month of July.

   If you are interested in helping in these important ministries, please sign up.  Contact person: Peggy Black.

  Please Help with Friendship Hospitality

Bring your favorite food!  Pair up with another!

Support this important nurture ministry!

    Members and friends of the church provide the delicious treats for our fellowship time after worship on Sunday mornings.  A sign-up sheet can be found on Fellowship Hall bulletin board.

Special thanks on:

  July 4 – Judds & Bequettes

         11 – Fish Fry

         18 – Steudtes & Flynns

         25 – Francis & Tamara Castor

     Everyone’s help is needed for fellowship snacks please signup for a Sunday.

 

      The Staff/Pastor-Parish Relations Team met on Monday, July 26^th with custodian for her 90 day evaluation. 

 

 

   Our next meeting will be September 1st at 6:15 p.m. A new light fixture has been installed in the Stitch & Chat room and a new daylight to dusk sensor was replaced on the light for the cross on the front of the building. Bob Bequette has been cleaning the north storage shed and labeling items. He has also done some housekeeping in the furnace room.   

 

  

   The United Methodist Women (UMW) will start back in full swing on Monday, September 13^th!  Get rested up ladies!

 

      As a reminder, the men’s group will not meet until August 7^th at 8 a.m.

 

 

Volunteers Distribute Commodities

    Twenty-six boxes of Commodities were brought to Madison Avenue United Methodist church on Friday, July 23, 2010.

   Twelve were distributed from the church, six to Lakefront and eight to Brookridge with the help of the following volunteer:  Karen Clevenger.

   Please contact Karen Clevenger if you are interested in helping in this important ministry.

   Next Commodity Distribution is Friday,

August 15^th!

 

 

Finance Ministry Team News…  

   The Finance Committee will not be meeting over the summer!

 

Treasurer’s Report
June 21 – July 19, 2010
(prepared by Tricia Hayes 7/26/10)
Building Fund -repay ourselves	540.00
Building Total:	540.00
Income
Sunday Offering	8,369.00
Memorials (2)	800.00
From 900 Club	51.00
Youthville	216.31
General Income	$  9,436.31
Expenses
Administration	$5,152.22
Pastor’s Mileage	222.45
Office	142.33
Worship & farewell party	278.96
Education & Publicity	162.39
Cleaning/Kitchen Supplies	126.62
Bridges to Future Campaign	410.00
Pmts-Heifer Project & Youthville	312.80
Utilities
AT&T	78.65
Water bill	81.68
Westar	262.00
Kansas Gas	256.44
Trustees
Minor maintenance expenses	73.70
Lawn Care	260.00
Total Expenses	$    7,820.24

 

   Please bring your aluminum cans to the church the last Sunday of each month and place them on the bench by the back door.