The Broadway
Spire
Volume 69 – Number 30 Phone 322-7741 April 26, 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. Prayer Chain: 712-322-7705. 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.
“ Respect Nature: To treat the environment and all living things with respect and care.” – Dr. Martin Luther King
FROM MARVIN ARNPRIESTER . . .
Easter Sunday was a unique experience for me this year. Knowing it was my last Easter as senior pastor at Broadway I wanted it to be memorable for those worshiping and for me. I also wanted it to be an appropriate follow up to the drama presentation “At the Fool of the Cross” on Thursday and Friday evenings. I wanted it to be a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for the work of the Worship committee in helping make it happen for all of us. Gary Richardson wrote the music accompaniment for the band, and with Ann on the organ, they all carried it off flawlessly.
Myra Kail of Joyous Abandon in Atlantic did exactly what we had hoped for. She planned and coached six of our youth to express in interpretative dance and use of a variety of visual materials the words and music of “Christ the Lord is Risen Today. Never before have I heard this church sing as we sang that great hymn of joy and celebration of God raising Jesus from the grave. It created an experience in worship that left me filled with joy, hope and assurance which I hope was yours as well.
I was so caught up in the whole worship experience in all three services that it did not hit me until the end of the third service that this really was my last Easter Sunday celebration as your senior pastor. And while I was a bit teary eyed and overcome with some emotion, it is alright because Easter reminds us that while we say “goodbye” for a little while, our faith gives us assurance we will see each other again. If not in this place or even in this life, we will see each other in God’s nearer presence which we call heaven.
Thanks be to God!
I now invite your attention to important events:
Sunday, May 1 at 11:00 am is Confirmation Day for those youth whom I have had the high privilege of working with this year. I invite you to pray for them as they are confirmed in this special service.
Sunday evening May 8 at 6:00 pm, you are invited to a special meal at the church prepared by Margarite Goodenow. This will be our one-year anniversary celebration of our Responding in Faith campaign. A report to date will be shared along with some special surprises you will not want to miss. Mark your calendar for a fun-filled evening of fellowship with a delicious meal furnished for a free-will donation. Reserve your place today by calling the office with the number of persons who will be attending from your family.
THIS WEEK AT BROADWAY . . .
April 28 Centro Latino is sponsoring a Wellness Bus in the church parking lot, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Various wellness exams will be made available at no charge, by Nebraska Methodist Hospital students.
Are you interested in changing up your exercise routine? How about learning something new? Healthy Lifestyles will host an opportunity with a demonstration and half hour class on Jazzercise in Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm, April 28.
Sunday, May 1 is Confirmation Day at Broadway when we will administer the sacrament of Baptism and receive members by Profession of Faith and Transfer.
Contact Rev. Arnpriester to arrange for a baptism and/or becoming a member of Broadway. Current scheduled dates include May 1, 15 and 22.
Members of the Administrative Council and Lay Members to Annual Conference are reminded of the annual Southwest District Conference at Atlantic First Church, 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 1.
Seekers end-of-year picnic will be at Big Lake Park, Wednesday, May 4, 6:00-7:00 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the picnic will be held in Fellowship Hall. Food will be provided for freewill donation.
Participants are needed for the all-church talent show, May 6, 6:30 p.m. If you like to sing, play an instrument, dance – whatever, call Judy. Freewill offering proceeds go to youth summer events.
WILL BE LOYAL TO BROADWAY . . .
With our Presence April 24 . . .
Worship: 8:00 am – 173; 9:30 am – 329;
11:00 am – 131; 1:30 pm – 94 = 727
Sunday School: 9:30 am-100
With Our Gifts 2011 . . . Received to date
Current Expenses needed weekly $12,825.90
Received April 24 $14,368.03
Current $186,107.58
Responding in Faith $54,423.00
Japan Disaster Relief $4,873.00
Pastor’s Fund $1,995.00
One Great Hour of Sharing $1,702.00
NW Iowa Tornado Relief $1,496.00
Easter flowers $2,081.50
Afghan Girl’s School $2,150.00
Vacation Bible School $65.00
Philips Cupboard $357.00
Youth Mission Trip $250.00
Drama Presentation $510.08
With Our Prayers . . .
Hospitalized: Jennie: Kris Lippke, Steve Roberson, Mercy: Kourtney Krause, University: Anyelo Sandoval, Others: Louise Abbott, Sharon Borden, Gordon Brockman, Patti Bruner, Nadine Dreager, Nicholas Gaytan, John Innes, Cindy Larison, Bobbie LeRette, Claudia McEvoy, Peggy McKee, Garry Milbourn, Ken Milford, Glen Mitchell, Bob Nielson, Phyllis Rajcevich, David Smith, Glenn Smith, Maxine Tait, Marge Teague, Jeanne Tjaden, Barb Yearian, (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.
With our Sympathy to . . .
∙ Gary & Dianne Richardson & family in the April 21 death of his brother, Ray.
∙ Andrew, Greg & Amy Olson and families in the April 24 death of LuAnn Olson.
Lectionary Bible Readings . . .
May 1 Acts 2:14a, 22-32
Psalm 16
1 Peter 1:3-9
John 20:19-31
Purchase your May/June issue of The Upper Room and/or Alive Now daily devotion books from the table by the church office.
FROM CHRIS ST. CLAIR. . .
Thanks to all who helped make Holy Week a wonderfully blessed season. I hope all those who helped with At the Foot of the Cross and all those who attended were moved in ways that helped to shape their hearts to the season. The Apostle Paul prayed his life would be cruciformed–shaped and transformed by the cross. I hope in some way that those who participated, in acting and attending, took a step closer to that being true in their lives as well.
Over the years, in the production of the drama, different characters and different moments have moved me. This year, it was a couple of things.
One was the overall experience of watching each of the participants return to their roles and push them to the next level. Seeing folks breathe even more realism into the people they were portraying reminded me again that these we read about in the scriptures were real people, not embodied by a few words on a page, but people we met for a few moments on Thursday and Friday as their stories were told.
Another moment for me happened on Friday as Dave Borgaila and his wife signed the show for their family. Watching their faces and hands in translation told the story in a way I had never experienced it. Thank you all again for all the hard work.
Oh…and one small thing that has never happened before…a weapons call to the police department! It seems the make-up was so good (and the swords so real) that someone driving by called the police to report the incident. It all happened before folks came outside so the service wasn’t interrupted, but it does indicate that even people just driving by had a reaction! Not quite the reaction we were aiming for…
Christ’s words, “I came that you might have life and have it more abundantly.” Let us all be challenged to share in this gift of abundant life.
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Bible and BBQ hosts are invited to sign up again this year for Wednesdays in June, July, and August. and we are looking for service projects so sign up to host and give us some ideas about how we can serve our community this summer! New members are encouraged to come and participate and host if they wish. Requirements for hosts are to provide the grill, beverages, and a place to gather. Patios, yards, parks–anything works. If you have some work in your neighborhood, let us know. We have painted over graffiti, sorted and organized household goods donated to a local shelter–whatever is needed.
RETREAT PARTICIPATION . . .
A retreat featuring, Dan Glover and Claudia Lavy, authors of the book, Deepening Your Effectiveness will be held at Camp Wesley Woods in Indianola, May 2 and 3. The purpose is to help local churches be more effective in their ministry. You will be hearing more from those who will be participating in this continuing education event from our church: Laity: Mary Atilano, Renae Hartley, Cindy Serpas, Dan Kometscher, Ashley Kunze, Michael Barcus, Susan Durlin, Jim Devine, Bruce Stensvad, Staff: Chris St. Clair, Bob Folkers, Judy Smits, Lea Kuper and Rev. Bob Dean.
BROADWAY BOUQUETS TO . . .
• All the actors, directors and those working behind the scenes, for the moving drama presentation “At the Foot of the Cross.”
• The musicians and liturgical dancers for sharing their talents in our Easter Sunday worship services.
BIRTHDAYS . . .
April 28 – Joshua Achenbach, Marty Heitman
April 29 – James Beck Sr., Crystal Larson, Judy Smits
April 30 – Hunter Dunn, Alex McGee
May 1 – Jerry Birdsall, Amy Griswold, Ethan Helm, Aeon Long, Bertha Salgado
May 2 – Kayla Babbitt, Melody Charleson, Dana Driscoll, Alissa Hoessler, Ted McElderry
May 3 – Miranda Forsythe, Jonathan Garrido, Jamie Hilz, Leigh Moore, Callie Williams
May 4 – Aaron Byers, Janice Coffey, Zada Flora, Carrie Johnson, Daniel Jones, Andrew Kiser, Gina Primmer, Miley Ronk, Steve Yeoman
May 5 – Molly Carter, Brendan Johnson, Joanne Metz, Tamera Scott, Wenday Sorensen, Gere Stevens, Gene Thomsen, Samantha Weaver
ANNIVERSARIES . . .
April 28 – Kim & Cindy Richter – 38
April 30 – Mary & Thomas Atilano – 28
May 2 – Phillip & Kristin Robertus – 7
SUMMER CHRISTIAN DAY CAMP . . .
Registration forms are available for Shake It Up Café, June 8, 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 Pedestrian Bridge/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. Sign up and bring a friend! Needed: Bottled water, cookies and pre-sweetened kool-aid for children at Summer Christian Day Camp! Bring to Judy’s office!
Watch A Killer in the Dark produced by United Methodist Communications, an hour-long NBC television event hosted by actress Pauley Perrette. It chronicles how Imagine No Malaria is fighting the disease that kills a child in Africa every 45 seconds. Check your local listing.
GARDEN PROJECT . . .
Garden Project, sponsored jointly by the United Methodist Churches in Council Bluffs, begins this Spring as an initial joint effort designed to help families learn how to develop and maintain a garden plot to provide food for their family’s needs. The project will be in the Community Garden, between the Broadway viaduct and Avenue B, and Benton Street behind Lynch Jewelry.
We have identified willing participants and now seek pledges in the form of financial support, mentoring help, donated or loaned garden tools and transportation. You are invited help in bringing this effort into reality. Contact Margarite Goodenow, 323-3724, or the church office, to be involved in this initial venture. Additional projects are being developed to allow UM churches in Council Bluffs to combine the lives and resources of our churches in community support and to help serve unmet needs of area families with young children.
FROM OUR PARISH NURSES . . .
Our journey has taken us to the Holy Land, with just a few miles to go. Maybe you didn’t turn in your weekly logs, maybe they got lost or misplaced, maybe the season of Lent was one of doing and doing and well, more doing. If you didn’t get them turned in or didn’t meet your goals remember God loves us for who we are at this time and in this moment. If you do have one or more weeks to turn in, that would be awesome because I know that we did reach Jerusalem. I will leave the drop box in the Centrex for another week and will record any miles submitted to me. Or as always, you can email them to denise.lebaugh@gmail.com. You may remember that when we started the journey we asked you to fill out a pre-questionnaire on your activities and would like you to do the post-questionnaire. I will have your envelopes in the Chapel on Sunday – you can complete them, seal the envelope and place them in the basket I will have in the Chapel. The data is completely anonymous, the only thing indicating who you are is the number you provided (your birth date or last four numbers of your social security number. I do not know anyone’s information – it will be compiled by someone at the Parish Nurse office and give us an idea of the health of our church members. It is my pleasure to be your team leader and to have encouraged you in this journey during Lent. Spread the Good News – He is risen, Jesus is raised from the dead.
CPR Class will be taught Saturday, May 21 9:00 am -12:30 pm in the Lounge. The fee is $25 and includes a card showing you have completed the course. Sign up in the Centrex or call the church office.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Graduating seniors are reminded that Scholarship applications are due May 1. Turn them in to Judy Smits. College students reapplying need to email information to jsmits1973@gmail.com by May 1. Scholarships will be awarded on Senior Recognition Sunday, May 22.
WHO WAS THE CUTEST BABY?. . .
Youth will display photos of staff members as infants and toddlers Sunday, May 8 and 15. Vote for your favorite (and try to guess who you are voting for) both weeks by dropping your donation into the envelopes below each picture. The Cutest Baby will be crowned officially on Sunday, May 22! Proceeds to youth summer activities.
WESLEY WOODS SUMMER KICK-OFF . . .
See what Wesley Woods has to offer Saturday, June 4, 1-8 p.m. in Indianola, IA: Blop, slip-n-slide, swimming, horse back rides, archery, inflatable games, face painting, climbing wall, zip line, canoeing, pontoon rides, fishing, wagon tours – and “pigs in the ground” supper, 4:30-7:00 p.m. for a freewill donation. Evening closes with worship service led by 2011 summer staff. Call 515-961-4523, ext. 101, for additional information.
PREPARATORY MEMBER RECEIVED . . .
Baptism Quentin Beck, son of Laurie & Justin Kammrad
IMPORTANT DATES TO CALENDAR . . .
May 6 – All Church Talent Show – 7:00 pm
May 8 – All Church Dinner – 6:00 pm
May 22 – Senior Recognition/ Scholarships awarded
May 29 – Memorial Sunday
June 4-7 – Iowa Annual Conference in Des Moines
June 8 – Summer Christian Day Camp and Vacation Bible School for children and youth begins
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.comCongregational 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
CALENDAR OF EVENTS . . .
Wednesday, April 27 Staff Meeting – 9:30 am
Confirmation – 5:00 pm
How to Play Guitar – 5:15 pm
Youth Bible Study, ESL Childcare – 5:30 pm
Christian Cadets & Jesus’ Allstars – 6:30 pm
Wednesday’s Children & Children’s Activities – 6:30 pm
Jr. & Sr. High Youth Groups – 6:30 pm
Disciple I Class – 6:30 pm
Thursday, April 28 Wellness Bus – 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Jazzercise – 6:30 pm
UM Urban Ministries – 6:30 pm
Friday, April 29 Single Diners – 5:30 pm
Hispanic Bible Study – 7:00 pm
NA – 8:30 pm
Saturday, April 30 Sheltered Reality – 10:30 am
Sunday, May 1 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
Confirmation Service, Drama – 11:00 am
Worship in Spanish – 1:30 pm
District Conference, Atlantic First – 2:00 pm
Monday, May 2 Celebrate CB – 12:00 pm
Scouts – 7:00 pm
Tuesday, May 3 Craft Circle – 9:00 am
Book Review – 9:30 am
Community Band Practice – 6:30 pm
Hispanic Prayer Meeting & Tuesday School – 7:00 pm
Wednesday, May 4 Staff Meeting – 9:30 am
Aged to Perfection – 12:15 pm
How to Play Guitar – 5:15 pm
Seekers Picnic at Big Lake – 6:00 pm
Disciple I Class – 6:30 pm
Care Team Meeting – 6:45 pm
IS GOD CALLING YOU OUT . . .
Every movement of God has always been led in large part by lay people. If the United Methodist Church is going to have a relevant future in Iowa it will definitely involve leadership of our laity. Laity 2.0, in partnership with PATH 1 and our Iowa Conference focus on creating new communities of faith, is one way it can happen.
Many lay persons express a deepening desire to get out from behind the walls of their church building into their communities, for the purpose of creating a new sense of community with others that churches are not reaching.
Shane Bishop, pastor, Christ UMC in Fairview Heights, IL and the 2010 Distinguished Evangelist of the United Methodist Church, has successfully led his church in forming new communities of faith outside their building, led by lay leadership teams. He will share his story, May 21 at Laity 2.0, in Ames Collegiate UMC annex, 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Registration is required. Cost is $20. Contact Ed Kail (ed.kail@iaumc.org) with questions.