The Broadway
Spire
Volume 69 - Number 36 Phone 322-7741 June 7, 2011
The Broadway Spire (USPS 875-600) published weekly except every other week during June, July and August, by Broadway United Methodist Church, 11 S. 1st Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-4315. Phone 712-322-7741. Fax 712-322-2162. Periodical rate paid at Council Bluffs, IA, 51503. Postmaster: Address changes to: The Broadway Spire, 11 S. 1st Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-4315 Web Site: www.broadwayunitedmethodist.com
Mission Statement: Ever seeking, serving and growing as the family of God with unconditional love and acceptance.
FROM MARVIN ARNPRIESTER . . .
Monday afternoon, I was officially retired by the Iowa Annual Conference as traveling Elder, effective June 30. This is another way of saying that I will no longer be serving as a local church pastor. My last Sunday at Broadway will be this coming Sunday, June 12. I look forward to that day with a mixture of thoughts and feelings, anticipation and dread.
It was not all that long ago, just 47 years, that I was licensed to preach and appointed to my first church as a student pastor while in college. In June 1970, I was ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church in Northwest Texas and came to Iowa as pastor of Lime Springs and Chester Churches.
It was just 16 years ago that the Bishop appointed me to serve as pastor of Broadway. I unpacked my books and various other items and Carolyn and I moved into the parsonage at 255 Zenith Drive. The church purchased the house at 101 Sunny Ridge Drive for a parsonage where we have lived for 10 years.
This past week I have been sorting books and other items as to what to keep and what to pass on. Of course some things were recycled and others thrown away. But those 1,500 books were hard to sort, because each of them have been on those shelves because they contained something important to me. I took some 700 of them to Des Moines to be sent to Nigeria through our Iowa/Nigeria partnership for my dear friend Bishop Arthur Kulah for the Seminary there. Others have been given to two aspiring minsters and one already in ministry. The rest I will take with me to Arizona.
Carolyn and I have been sorting and packing at the parsonage. We plan to load the truck and move June 13. Rev. Bob and Diane Dean will move into the parsonage on the 21st of June. He will be your new senior pastor effective with his move. This means a new relationship between you and me. I will no longer be available to conduct worship, preach, conduct weddings or funerals for people in Council Bluffs because pastors are appointed to the community in which they live to provide pastoral services.
I don’t do well at saying good-bye. I have been in a bit of denial that this time would ever arrive in my life. After all, only older people retire. Either I am now older or people retire at a younger age. With your continued support, we will end this phase of ministry together in and through Broadway. All of us, senior pastor and congregation, will venture forth, trusting in God to lead, guide and protect us in the future as in the past.
I have every confidence you will find Bob and Diane people in whom you can have confidence and will grow to love and support as you have Carolyn and me. Thank you for 16 years of ministry together! I am grateful.
THIS WEEK AT BROADWAY . . .
First Bible and BBQ begins June 8 with Sue Jungman, 14 Lainson in Council Bluffs. Our project will be an abandoned home that needs a lawn trimming. Bring weed-eaters, rakes, something to grill and your appetite to serve, celebrate and study! We will start working 5:30-6:00pm. Grill at 6:30pm.
United Methodist Women Unit Meeting will be Thursday, June 9, 2:00 pm. The Board will meet at 12:45 pm.
The Staff-Parish Relations Committee invites you join in a reception, Sunday, June 12, 2:30 - 4:30 pm, in Fellowship Hall, honoring Marvin & Carolyn Arnpriester as they retire and move to Arizona.
Summer Sunday School continues each week, for children in Kindergarten through 7th Grade this Fall. They meet at the Sanctuary side door following The Lord’s Prayer each Sunday during the 9:30 a.m. service. Parents are asked to pick children up in Fellowship Hall following the service.
New Adult Sunday School class starts 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Feasting on the Word is a lectionary-based study providing a guide through the scripture texts that challenge, enrich, teach and inspire the church to grow as Christ’s disciples. Lectionary study groups will begin June 26.
Fathers and Sons! Men at the Woods is a free day at Wesley Woods, Saturday, June 18. Festivities start at 8:30 am and could go to 6 pm with a "pig-in-the-ground" supper, trail rides, archery, fishing, canoeing, swimming, slip-n-slide, inflatable games and much more. The guest speaker will be former Wesley Woods director, Dave Schar. Free will offering for meals. Sign-up in Centrex or call the Church office.
WILL BE LOYAL TO BROADWAY . . .
With our Presence June 5 . . .
Worship: 8:00 am -73; 9:30 am - 149;
11:00 am - 115; 1:30 pm - 98 = 435
Sunday School: 9:30 am - 37
With Our Gifts 2011 . . . Received to date
Current Expenses needed weekly $12,825.90
Received June 5 $12,115.50
Current Expenses $252,981.76
Responding in Faith $70,634.00
Pastor’s Fund $3,709.14
Special Family Offering $4,91.00
Vacation Bible School $1,310.00
Philips Cupboard $705.00
Youth Mission Trip $725.00
Bishop Kulah $50.00
Midwest Tornado Relief $1,232.00
Broadway Garden Project $245.00
With Our Prayers . . .
Hospitalized: Jennie: Kris Lippke, Jim Wright; Mercy: Jim Talbert; Women’s: Addyson Dunn; Others: Louise Abbott, Shirley Ashcraft, Gordon Brockman, Patti Bruner, Nadine Dreager, Tony Hunt, John Innes, Cindy Larison, Claudia McEvoy, Peggy McKee, Garry Milbourn, Glen Mitchell, Bob Nielson, Roger Pentico, Phyllis Rajcevich, Steve Roberson, Anyelo Sandoval, David Smith, Glenn Smith, Marge Teague, (Deployed: James Beck, Sr., Mike Broderick, Chris Cue, Joshua Johnson, Chad Jungman, Randy Larson, Justin McEvoy, Cody & Daniel Widman), persons needing jobs, missionaries, victims of war and natural disasters, those with seasonal colds & flu, Bishop Trimble, District Superintendent Brian Milford & Field Staff Ed Kail, pastors and staff. Call 322-7741 ext. 15, for additional requests.
Lectionary Bible Readings . . .
June 12 Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-34.35b
1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
John 7:37-39
June 19 Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Psalm 8
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Matthew 28:16-20
The Spire will be printed and sent every other week this summer: June 21, July 5 & 19, August 2, 16 & 30. Keep this schedule in mind when requesting announcements for meetings and other activities. We return to weekly publication September 6.FROM JUDY SMITS . . .
Vacation Bible School teachers are prepared and ready for Summer Christian Day Camp begining June 8. These persons are fantastic. We have a diverse population of children attending. Teachers share not only their time, energy, talent and vacation time, but also extreme patience! Some days some of the children are literally bouncing off the walls.
Teachers discuss and choose the Vacation Bible School mission project. Each year they look at ministries that interest children and ways to make giving meaningful and visible. This year they chose Philip’s Cupboard for non-food items and a new ministry, laundry. Now, “laundry” sounds like a strange ministry. One thing we have discovered over the years is that if you can’t afford food and you can’t afford rent, you will not have money for a laundromat. We sometimes wonder why the homeless and near homeless have a distinct odor. In looking at ways we can meet needs that are not being met, we have stumbled upon this. Discussions with a local laundromat owner, who is very understanding of the plight of persons without income, have indicated he is looking into “gift cards”. This would allow the recipient to use a gift card to operate washers and/or dryers.
What family ever has laundry “caught up”? Children hear parents lament mounds of laundry. And, they wonder why that quiet, shy little person in their class at school always wears wrinkled clothing and occasionally smells funny. Hopefully, we will be able to present a whole new picture to them and give them a greater understanding, as well as allow them to make a change in a child’s life. Part of our summer program includes allowing children to not only grow in their faith but also their understanding of how each person is able to be part of a greater group to make a change in the lives of others.
Summer Vacation Bible School staff includes: Melanie Dilts, Denise Ruiz, Cindy Serpas, Laura Holcomb, Julie Newby, Renae Hartley, Diane Johnson, Laura and Dawn Hartley, Staci Yochum, Cindy Hutcheson, Mackenzie Jones, Brittney Yochum, Stacie Jensen, Missy Wittland, Shirley Smith, Lori Scott, Stephanie Price and Yolanda Mendoza. Thanks to all of you for donating five summer Wednesdays!
SUMMER MISSION WORK TRIP . . .
Youth and parents will meet with sponsors either Thursday, June 9, 6:30 p.m., or Sunday, June 12, 9:00, 10:30 am or 2:30 pm. Final information will be available and information regarding names and tee shirt sizes will be collected. If you are planning on going but cannot attend one of these times, please call Judy immediately.
YOUR HELP REQUESTED . . .
Teachers are needed for Summer Sunday School. Please consider helping one or two weeks. Sign-up sheet is in the Centrex. If you would like, lessons will be prepared and supplies waiting for you!
Check the table by the Water Cooler and coat racks for items you might be missing! Items left after June 15 will be taken to Care and Share House.
BROADWAY BOUQUETS TO . . .
∙ Bill Phillips and Bob & Bill Jones for delivering a washer and dryer to a family and to Shannon Meister for the donation.
BIRTHDAYS . . .
June 9 - Merlin Hale, Callie Larsen, Judy Richardson, Christopher Speight
June 10 - Evan Garton, Tim Johnson, Tiffanie Mourn, Sandra Nelson, Brooklynn & Skyler Proplesch, Taylor Scott, Larry White
June 11 - Sharon Priebe, Clarence Smelser
June 12, Chris Pengra, Aubrey Robinson
June 13 - Seth Arthur, Austin Colter, Amanda Dunn, Bonnie Green, Renae Hartley
June 14 - Andrea Anderson, Alysa Arthur, Ken Block, Ashley Bourisaw, Wyatt Forsythe, Elody Kiser, Aaron & Jordan Marshall, Peggy McCoid
June 15 - Erika Durlin, Landon Richter, Jensen Shomshor, Angelo Trujillo
June 16 - Alex Bolduc, Jacqueline Holland, Dianne Jacobsen, Lindsay Kiser
June 17 - Patti Bruner, Bill Dobbs, John Herren, Jacob Olson, Jeanne Prickett
June 18 - Jillian Allen, Dillon Richter, Colton Tracy
June 19 - Barry Frum, Jese Ramos, Allison Shaw
June 20 - Mark Anderson, Milo Borden, Jason Holtorf, Landon Kammrad, Cooper Williams
June 21 - Debra Elrod, Karen Krabbe
June 22 - Tonia Birks, Jeff Hutcheson, Joyce Knudsen, Sally Madsen, Brandon Pigman
June 23 - Dakota Dohse, Bryan Estudillo, Jennie Gittins, Ken Milford, Eugen Montang, James Schlemmer
BIBLE AND BBQ . . .
Thank you to all who have signed up to host a Bible and BBQ! Our first one will be June
June 8 with Sue Jungman, 14 Lainson in Council Bluffs. June 15 we will be with John and Joanne Metz south of Crescent. RSVP via email so we can get a count for food. Bring something to grill and something to share... and your Bibles!
MEMBERS RECEIVED June 5 . . .
Preparatory by Baptism
- Tyler Allen and Maelee Jean, children of Crystal & Jason Rodenburg
By Transfer
-Jason & Crystal Rodenburg, Hazel Dell UMC
ANNIVERSARIES . . .
June 10 - John & Lori Mitchell - 22
June 11 - John & Jean Bohnker-29,
Andrew & Amy Gaut-14, Dick & Lisa Schnackel-28,
Gene & Kathy Thomsen-34
June 12 - Jim & Chris Heuer-40
June 13 - Dirk & Kristi Waller-2
June 14 - William & Susan Will-42
June 16 - Janell & Mark O’Connor-10,
Fred & Pat Vogt-55
June 17 - Don & Peggy McCoid-15,
Greg & Amy Olsen-11
June 18 - Phil & Dianne Lowman-45
June 19 - Eric & Shelli Boyle-1, Barb & Calvin Jackson-1, James & Gertrude Woodworth-62,
Mikel & Janet Wyatt-46
June 20 - Bob & Bonnie Green-57, Manuel & Debbie Hernandez-19, Cindy Long & Jerry Birdsall-19, Glen & June Mitchell-57, Robert & Kari Simmons-13
June 21 - Justin & Laurie Kammrad-8, Don & Cindy Peterson-36
June 22 - Derek & Susan Law-15, Anyelo & Sofia Sandoval-15. Chris & April St.Clair-21, Jason & Sandra Holtorf-4
GARDEN PROJECT . . .
Garden Project, sponsored jointly by the United Methodist Churches in Council Bluffs, has begun to help families learn how to develop and maintain a garden plot to provide food for their family’s needs. We need financial support, mentoring help, donated or loaned garden tools and transportation. Contact Margarite Goodenow, 323-3724, or the church office, to be involved in this initial venture.
SUMMER CHRISTIAN
DAYCAMP/VBS . . .
Shake It Up Café begins June 8 and continues June 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Children ages 2-4 (not attending Kindergarten this fall) register for mornings and must be picked up by 11:30 am. Children who will be in Kindergarten through 6th Grade attend VBS classes in the morning and afternoon trips to Wabash Trace/Dream Playground (June 8), Fort Atkinson, NE (June 15), Douglas County Museum (June 22), UP Rails West Museum/Bayliss Park (June 29, and Henry Doorly Zoo (July 6). Two snacks and lunch are served each day. Needed: Bottled water, cookies and pre-sweetened kool-aid for children at Summer Christian Day Camp! Bring to Judy’s office!
DEDICATION OF MEMORIAL GIFTS . . .
Sunday morning, June 5 memorial gifts were named and dedicated the to the glory of God:
Parking lot & building signs in loving remembrance of:
Aileen Seabury Kathy Whitson
Don Ratekin Orville Rasmussen
Mary Barber Dorothy Riggen
Donald Morse Buelah Stivers
Grace Williams Dalys Johnson
Vi Grote Dorothy Gordon
Roxine Devereaux Ruth Davis
Marvin DeHough Lavonne Olsen
Landscape gifts in loving remembrance of:
Leora Smith by Glenn Smith and their children
Herbert D & Marie C Kuper, Arno H and Leona Mae Schriefer by Dave and Lea Kuper
Hal Lippke by Carolyn Lippke
Nancy Sims Hutchinson by Larry Hutchinson and family
Duane and Tammy by Ruth Welbourn
Norma & Harry Burroughs, Reatus & Bessie Bruner
by Patti and Don Brunner
Gary Schultz by Dawn, Megann & Matt Schultz
Willard Brunko by Christine Schultz
Our parents by Ken and Betty Milford
Rex Ulmer by Rhonda Ulmer
Donald & Evelyn McMullen by Shirley McDonald
Nancy Hutchinson by Glenn & Joan Grove and family.
FIFTH AVENUE CARE AND SHARE HOUSE . . .
Donations of food and household items are given free of charge to whomever needs. Volunteers are needed to help sort and disseminate items, bag and deliver food. If you could help, please call the office and we will put you in touch. More volunteers will allow them to be open longer hours to meet community needs.
Purchase your July/August issue of The Upper Room and/or Alive Now devotion books from the table by the church office.
Summer Games youth have been given an opportunity to earn 10% of the profits and all tips on Monday, June 20, at Pizza Ranch. If you like Pizza Ranch, don’t miss this chance to help our youth AND enjoy dinner out!
Persons interested in baptism and/or becoming a member of Broadway are invited to contact Rev. Arnpriester by calling the church office to make arrangements.
Beds are needed for one of our church families. They still need 1 single and 1 double bed, frames only. Call Judy if you have one to give away!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS . . .
Wednesday, June 8 VBS/Day Camp - 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
ESL Childcare - 5:30 pm
Bell Choir Rehearsal - 6:25 pm
Choir Rehearsal - 7:30 pm
Thursday, June 9 Staff Meeting - 9:30 am
UMW Board - 12:45 pm
UMW Unit Meeting - 2:00 pm
Parents of Youth Mission Trip meet - 6:30 pm
Block Party Meeting - 7:00 pm
Friday, June 10 PEO - 9:00 am
Single Diners - 5:30 pm
Hispanic Bible Study - 7:00 pm
NA - 8:30 pm
Saturday, June 11 Devine/ Hughes Wedding - 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 12 Worship Services - 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am
Jr. & Sr. High Sunday School - 9:00 am
Parents of Youth Mission Trip Participants meet
- 9:00, 10:30 am or 12:30 pm
Open Minds Adult Class - 9:30 am
Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 am
Reception for the Arnpriesters - 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Worship in Spanish - 1:30 pm
NA - 7:00 pm
Monday, June 13 Grace Study Group - 1:30 pm
Tuesday, June 14 Community Band - 6:30 pm
Hispanic Prayer Meeting & Tuesday School - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, June 15 VBS/Day Camp - 7:30 am
Friday, June 17 Hispanic Bible Study - 7:00 pm
NA - 8:30 pm
Sunday, June 19 Worship Services - 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am
Jr. & Sr. High Sunday School - 9:00 am
Open Minds Adult Class - 9:30 am
Children’s Sunday School - 9:30 am
Worship in Spanish - 1:30 pm
NA - 7:00 pm
Monday, June 20 Youth serve at Pizza Ranch
Tuesday, June 21 Bob & Dianne Dean moving in day
MS Support Group - 7:00 pm
Hispanic Prayer Meeting - 7:00 pm
CHURCH STAFF . . . Ministers - All Baptized Christians, Administrative Secretary/Volunteer Coordinator - Linda Muilenburg muilenburgl@gmail.com, Band Coordinator - April Wichman alwichman@yahoo.com, Custodian - Dora Olivo, Children & Youth Ministries Coordinator - Judy Smits jsmits1973@gmail.com, Congregational Development Coordinator -Bob Folkers, Financial Secretary - Virginia Paap, Music Coordinators - Ann Carpenter & Gary Richardson, Nursery Attendants - Mary Atilano, Whitney Kurcz, Kourtney Krause, Kay McDonald, Sarah Opal, Doris Serpas, Organist - Ann Carpenter, Parish Nurse Coordinators - Sue Jungman & Lea Kuper, Associate Pastor for Discipleship -Chris St. Clair cstclair@q.com, Associate Pastor for Hispanic Ministries - Ruben Mendoza Rubyoli@hotmail.com, Senior Pastor- Marvin Arnpriester marnpriester@gmail.com, Treasurer -Terry Muilenburg & Whitney Kurcz