Goddard United Methodist Church
Daybreak for October! For your reading pleasure, the October issue of Daybreak has been published. Take a look at the Acrobat PDF file here. For a calendar of GUMC activities in October click here.-->Take a look at back issues for the past several years by clicking on the Archive icon to the left.
Goddard Fall Festival! This Saturday, October 4. Vendors will be here at GUMC from 8:00am to 2:30pm for the Craft Fair and Bake Sale. We will have our booth on Main St. open selling Hotdogs, Brats, Roasted Corn on the Cob, Chips and Soda.
Lord’s Acre Committee. Our Lord’s Acre Auction will be the following Saturday, October 11 with dinner and a Silent Auction to begin at 4:30 p.m. and the Live Auction at 5:00 p.m. The Committee would like to thank all those who have turned in their dedication cards. One of the committee members will be in contact with you soon. A few items have come in for the auction. If you haven’t already, please prayerfully consider volunteering or donating an item or time for this great event!
Lord’s Acre - Still Time to Donate Items! Okay, let’s get the search on. Look around your house, attic, garage, or the shed out back. You know there is an antique or two just waiting for someone to love. Why not donate it to the auction. Maybe you’re the kind of person who likes “crunch time.” You have the ability to make, create or paint something on short notice. Well, it’s time to get crunching. Bring your antiques, knick knacks and other crafty things to Wesley Fellowship Hall and the Lord’s Acre Committee will put them on display in time for the auction on October 11. Your Hard-Working, Ever-Loving Lord’s Acre Committee
Disaster Response Training! Saturday, October 4, 2008 9:30am-3:00pm at Grace Point Student Center, 13310 W. 21st. St. N., Wichita, Ks. or October 5, 2008 2:30-7:30pm at Mulvane UMC, 107 S. Central, Mulvane, Ks.
Overflow Crowd! Recently we had 55 kids show up for WOW! This is a huge blessing for us because we are doing what God has called us to do and reaching out to others to share with them about God’s Love. I need the members of Goddard UMC to pray that we continue to reach kids in this community and continue to grow this ministry as the Lord sees fit. We are experiencing some slight growing pains and will soon have to breakup our 3 large classes into 5 smaller and more manageable classes. That means we are going to need an additional 2 people willing to teach a short lesson each week if we are going to minister to these children to the best of our ability. God has given us a great opportunity to minister to children in Goddard. Now, we just need a few more people that are willing to see how far God will take us when we put our faith in Him.
Volunteers Still Needed! To help with an after school reading program at the Regency Trailer Park. Starting September 9th. Duties include reading with the students, helping with homework, preparing snacks and spending time with the kids. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Two sessions 3:15-4:40 & 4:30-5:45.
Children’s Ministry 22:Six. As many of you know, we have named our Children’s Ministry 22:Six. 22:Six involves everything that we do in Children’s Ministry, Sunday School, Kid’s Church, Wacked Out Wednesdays, lock-ins, summer camp, VBS ... everything. The reason for this name came from the verse above in Proverbs. It is our mission to prepare kids for their future and give them a strong foundation on which they can use now and in the future. 22:Six will be used on our promotional flyers and items as a way to recognize our ministry within the community. Pastor Jim Jackson
Church Pictures Coming Soon. Olan Mills pictures for a new directory are scheduled for October 20-22. Sign Up today in the Breezeway. If you are unable to schedule your family photo during this time, please call the office at 794-2207.
Hour of Prayer. The Intercessors Hour of Prayer is held at 5 p.m. Saturday, and has started meeting for the Fall. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Renewed Call for Clothes Closet Helper. Jan Bolls is looking for someone that would like to volunteer with her at the Clothes Closet on Mondays and Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. Please call the church office at 794-2207 if you are interested. You can also call Jan Bolls at 871-4521.
Special Volunteer Needed. We need someone to help those little hands and feet learn about Jesus and his Love. We need a volunteer to teach kids church for Pre-K and Kindergarten. The Curriculum is provided and ready for YOU. Contact Jim at the church office, 794-2207.
Prayer Chain. If you would like to join our prayer chain, please sign up on the sheets in the breezeway. Or, call the church office at 794-2207.
Pantry Alert Our GUMC pantry is almost bare. We have helped many families lately. Non-perishable items are needed to replenish our shelves. We need items like peanut butter, rice, pasta and canned goods. Please place your donation in the blue tubs by the mission board.
Sunday School Classes are available for everyone! For Women Only with Jan Sandier. All Women are welcome to attend our class as we enjoy a new and exciting study with Beth Moore. Pray for and share joys about our children. Join our class in the west side room of Wesley Fellowship Hall-Just follow the ladies!
Ron Bartlett and Craig Bassett alternate Sundays. Ron Bartlett’s study is on the book of Job. Craig’s study is a Chip Ingram study on Why I Believe. They will answer some tough questions, such as; What happens when you die? Can miracles be explained? Why believe in the Resurrection, after death, the bible creation, or GOD.
Need to get in touch with Pastor John, Pastor Chris, Pastor Jim or Lisa? You'll find it even easier now. Click on the word "form" under the "Contact Us" headline on the left panel of this website. Fill out the form, selecting the messages receiptent and giving your message a subject. After you have typed the body of your message, simply click the "Submit" button.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Dig In! A new youth class called Dig In is underway. It is held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m, every Sunday. The Dig In Bible lessons will move teens beyond their foundational awareness of God and teach them how to dig deeper into their relationship with Him. Each teen that signs up for the class will receive his or her very own self-discipleship book and journal. The booklet features seven weeks worth of lessons and Bible studies as well as seven scripture memorization verses.
Rising Stars. The Rising Stars dance group featuring ballet, tap and jazz for 3 to 5 year old girls meets at GUMC every Thursday at 7 p.m. If you are interested, please call Brandi at 794-3456.
VOLUNTEER Requests and Opportunities
Communion Volunteers needed. Volunteers are needed to help with the 9:00 a.m. early worship service communion. This is a once a month service. If you would like to be a communion steward, please call the church office at 794-2207.
Caring Hearts. Our GUMC Caring Hearts Committee is formed and ready to take your calls. Caring Hearts is a group of volunteers that will work as a team in just about any area you have a need. Please call the church office at 794-2207 or Ray Lutz at 794-2075 if there is something we can help you with.
Meet our Nursery Coordinator The nursery is available every Sunday morning from 8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., and Wednesday evenings, for children ages infant to 5 years. Please contact Samantha Johnston, Nursey Coordinator at 794-2207 if you are interested in helping in the nursery on Sunday mornings.
Regency Community Center is an outreach mission in the Regency mobile home park on West Hwy. 54. The center was remodeled in 2006 and provides a place for youth after school as well as community gatherings. A part-time Activities Director is needed for an after school children's program. If you know of someone who may be interested, please contact the church office.
Lord’s Acre Clothes Closet hours. The Lord’s Acre Benevolence Clothes Closet has relocated to the Regency Communicty Center and is open on Thursdays from 2-5 p.m. The Clothes Closet is in need of hangers. If you have some to spare, please drop them by the Clothes Closet or the Church during regular office hours.
Lord’s Acre Coupon Exchange. We are needing any and all grocery store coupons that you don’t use for our exchange program. Drop your coupons off at The Clothes Closet on Mondays and Wednesdays between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. or drop them by the church office. Everyone is welcome to join in on our coupon fun.
Feed the Homeless. GUMC members feed the homeless on one day of the last week of every month. Please call the church office, or Carol Carter at 794-7364, or sign up on the clipboards during services if you are interested in cookng or serving! Recipies are provided and meals are simple, yet nutritious and tasty. Bring your items to the church kitchen by 10:30 a.m.
PRAYER REQUESTS
In your Prayers! Do not hesitate to thank the Lord for all that he gives. This is often difficult since we are not always willing to receive some of the "gifts" which make little sense to us. Yet all is a gift from God - Chris Aridas Soundings.
If you have a prayer need, please use our handy email form to send your request or call the church at 316-794-2207.
