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Announcements
Click on these links for miscellaneous information:
History of a few hymns •
Origin of UMW, Daylight Savings Time, Halloween
Introduction to Photo Album
(Recent photos first)
Be
sure to visit the
2011 Photo Album for views of the
Children's Christmas Program held on December 18, 2011.
 Vacation Bible School 2011 was held in the
Nemaha United Methodist Church basement July 18 - 20th.
This year's theme was "Three Simple Rules for Bible School".
Click Here for photos and information.
On June 26, 2011, Rev. Karen Dungan pressented the message.
She is assistant to the Bishop for Connectional Ministries.
She offered insight into Reconstruction Mission Work both local and in other countries. Her message was welcomed in our area that is recovering from tornado damage and near major flooding along the Missouri River and other rivers where many people are in need of help.
Click here for more information.
 Nemaha
UMC • June 26, 2011
Each year one or more volunteers trim back the bushes, removes weeds, adds plants and flowers where needed to the garden in front of the church.
A special thanks to Phyllis Davis for landscaping the gardens in front of the church this summer 2011.
Click here for larger photos.
 Program by Dr. Jen Haden • June 5,
2011
Guatemala Medical Trip
Dr.
Jennifer Haden presented a power-point program on her recent medical
trip to Guatemala. She traveled to the Central American country with
other medical personnel to administer first aid, medicine, and care
to those who are unable to afford care or do not have access to
medical facilities in the rural areas.
Click Here for photos and description.
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December 19, 2010 • The Mystery and the Majesty
 The
Community Crooners presented their Christmas performance, “The
Mystery and the Majesty” at Faith Lutheran Church in Early. Director
Karen Blass and Narrator Robin Wissink directed the cantata by
Joseph M. Martin.
Click Here for larger photo and description.
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Christmas Program • December 19, 2010
The
2010 Christmas program was presented during the service by the Sunday School
students. Nicole Kleespies and LuAnn Benge narrated and participated in the
program.
Click Here for more photos. Be
sure to view the video in Facebook for complete program. Link is found at the
top of the home page.
Ready for Christmas •
December 5, 2010
The church looks quite festive with decorations inside and out. Volunteers waste
no time in getting the decorations hung to be admired and enjoyed during the
Christmas season.
Click Here for more photos.
Evening Storm • August 8, 2010
 An early-evening thunder-storm Sunday night, August 8, 2010, caused several
large trees in Nemaha to go down. This one blocked the street in front of the church.
While the top of the tree brushed the church, there appeared to be no damage to
the building.
Most of Nemaha and nearby area was without electricity for approximately 12
hours. Click Here for more photos.
Birthday Tradition • August 1, 2010
 It
has long been a tradition to celebrate birthdays of children and adults by
having them come to the front of the sanctuary and put coins into a class jar
with a slit cut in the metal lid.
Shown is Luann Benge adding her birthday coins to the jar on August 1, 2010 with
the help of daughters Sarah and Lydia. Click Here for
larger view with description and origin.
 Flor Johnson • July 25, 2010
Flor Johnson gave the sermon during Paster Benge's absence. She also provided special music with a solo while accompanied by her daughter at
the piano.
Click Here for more photos and of the swelled congregation filled with visitors.
 Vacation Bible School • July 13-17,
2010
There
were 11 children who participated in this summer's Vacation Bibile School.
Click Here for more photos and description of activities.
Karyn Brinkmeyer • February 28, 2010
 SUNDAY, FEB. 28: Karyn
Brinkmeyer, singer, songwriter, and inspirational speaker was at the Nemaha
UMC at 10:30 a.m.
Karyn
presented a musical and verbal sermon with participation from the children and
other members of the congregation.
Click Here for more photos.
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Christmas 2009
 Click Here to view scenes of the church during Christmas season 2009.
The children presented their Christmas program during the church service on
December 20, 2009.
There was even a visit from Santa who greeted the children and gave all the
congregation candy canes.
A celebration to honor the birthday of Baby Jesus was held in the fellowship
hall in the basement immediately following the service.
Christmas 2008
Click Here to view scenes of the church during Christmas season 2008.
Click Here to view photos and summary of the
Community Crooner's 12/13/08 performance held
in the Russ and Liz Davis barn.
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The members of the Nemaha and Varina United Methodist Churches were invited to an Open House on Sunday Sept. 2nd,
2007 from 5-8 p.m. at Pastor Carl and LuAnn Benge's rural home.
Everyone brought a side dish of their choice and meat was provided.
Click Here to view photos and summary.
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