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January 15, 2012 Bulletin:
Dear Nemaha UMC
congregation, During the Advent Bible Study, the subject of missions and the possibility of the Nemaha and Varina Churches getting involved in a specific work-related mission was discussed and heartily encouraged. The Red Bird Mission (Kentucky) and The Rose Bud (South Dakota) were both mentioned. Following more discussion, it was decided, that perhaps the closer of those two or even a local mission might be the way to start. ROSE BUD--- The following three statements have been taken from the Tree of Life website. Visit their website http://www.treeofliferelief.org/ if you would like more information on this organization.
We are a “Volunteers In Mission” Destination
Each year
over 1,000 volunteers from across the United States come to meet and
serve the Lakota and Dakota people, bringing assistance to the poorest
group of people in the nation.
For volunteers, we present cultural events that are presented by the Native Americans who live on the Reservations we serve. Subjects discussed include Sioux history, culture, poverty, health issues, social issues, Lakota/Dakota games, dancing, and regalia, among others. We encourage you to think and pray about this mission and ask yourself if this is something you would be interested in participating in----we would need a “full crew” to make it feasible for us. If you would be interested, please let Rev. Benge know. If this seems too far away and too expensive for our group, we’re also looking at a local mission to get involved in----know of any??? Come to our next Administrative Board meeting and visit with us about it!!!
Thanks to all who helped decorate and “undecorated” the church for the Christmas holiday season! Many hands do make light work! At the January meeting of the Nemaha United Methodist Administrative Board, it was noted that only people attending the Board Meetings were not seeing our end of the year statements etc. so, it was suggested that we include them in the bulletin for others to see. That is the reason for this insert! (Click Here to view ending 2011 Financial Statement.) I will also try to include this information in the mailings to our members not present today or that will be getting their annual “givings” amount via mail. It is important to see how your monetary gifts are used to maintain our church, our missions and general operating expenses. Please note that the Lord’s Acre & Hour was our best ever!! Amen! Quite a bit of that was given to the General Budget with other amounts going to designated areas in the conference or local missions. You will also note in the Capital Expenditures that our basement repairs was one of the main items but WELL WORTH IT!! If you have any questions on this report, please feel free to visit with Martin Wedeking, our Financial Secretary. And on that note, THANK YOU, MARTIN!! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> While we’re sharing things………………Another thank you…. Dear Friends, You have helped make all of this a reality. Thank you for your ongoing support of Trinity United Methodist Church. This
Thanksgiving, we are thankful for you!
 December 13, 2011:Donald Wedeking November 03, 1926 - December 13, 2011 Nemaha, Iowa Visitation: 5-8 pm, Thursday, December 15, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sac City, Iowa. Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sac City, Iowa. Interment: Following the lunch December 16, 2011 at Nemaha Cemetery, Nemaha, Iowa.  Don Wedeking age 85, of Nemaha, IA, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Donald Phillip Wedeking was born November 3, 1926, on the family farm just south of Nemaha, IA, to Herman and Olivia (Weitzel) Wedeking. He confirmed his faith at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sac City, in 1940, and graduated from Nemaha High School in 1945, where he enjoyed music and sports. Don entered the United States Army in August 1945 serving in the finance branch. His overseas duty was in Heidelberg, Germany, and he was discharged in October 1946. He was a member of the Early-Nemaha American Legion and the Sac City V.F.W. On February 6, 1949, he married Ilene Schnell at St. Paul Lutheran, Sac City, were he was a life long member. They were blessed with three children, Marie, Neil and Marsha. He farmed all his life, first with his father and later with his son. Don was very proud that the farm was named a Century Farm in 2007. He won several awards for soil conservation including the State of Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year Award in 2009. During his younger years he played softball and coached Little League. He enjoyed attending sports events and in recent years Don and Ilene would go to the ISU Basketball games. In past years he served as Delaware Township Clerk and in leadership roles and choir at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Don passed away December 13, 2011, following surgery at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Donald is survived by Ilene, his wife of nearly 63 years; his children, Marie (Russ) Freerking, Decorah, IA; Neil (Jeanne) Wedeking, Nemaha, IA; Marsha (Jim) Royster, Duncombe, IA; grandchildren, Brian Freerking, Rice, MN; Karin (Chris) Hansen, Phoenix, AZ; Adam (Heather) Royster, Luke and Garrett; Aaron (Lindsay) Royster; Allan Royster, all of Duncombe, IA, and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Olivia Wedeking, in-laws Edward and Nellie Schnell, and sister-in-law, Juanita Schuknecht. December 11, 2011: Joys:Ayla (Ringgenberg) and Tim Eriksen are the proud parents of a baby boy--Karter. Ayla and Tim are stationed overseas in England. Best wishes to the new parents, grandparents Rick & Brenda Mentzer, Reggie Ringgenberg and GREAT-grandparents, Don & Mary Lou Cook!! Thank you so much to the UMW ladies for ushering in the holiday season with food, fellowship and faith! Concerns: Keep Neal and Cindy Johnson (and Kelly) in your thoughts and prayers as Neal recovers from open heart surgery. He is home and getting some much needed rest.  December 8, 2011: Kathleen “Kathy” Wattier, age 66, of Nemaha, Iowa, died December 8th peacefully at her home.
Memorial services will be held at 11am on Saturday, December 17th at Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Sac City, Iowa, with Father John McGuirk officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday, December 16th from 4pm – 8pm, with a Scripture Service at 7pm. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenhuffman.com. Born July 21, 1945, in Pontiac, Michigan, Kathleen Marie (Courtney) Wattier was the daughter of John “Joe” and Edna (Dailey) Courtney. She grew up and received her education in Michigan, graduating from Lake Orion High School in 1963. Kathy worked in management for St. Mary’s Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan, for several years. She met and later, on March 16, 1974, married Michael Wattier in Lake Orion, Michigan. The couple made their home on a farm in the Nemaha area, and they were blessed with three children, Kimberly, Michael, and Courtney. Kathy will be remembered as a devoted wife and mother who supported her children in all their activities and school functions, never missing a ballgame or concert. She was an active partner in Wattier Agriculture, Inc. She possessed a unique sense of humor and had great fun with her lady friends in the “Purple Panties Club.” Kathy was an avid reader with a special interest in mysteries and crime novels. Pool parties, antiquing, and shopping getaways with her friends were favorite pastimes. Her greatest joy was found in spending time with her kids and grandchildren. She was a spontaneous traveler and enjoyed taking last-minute trips in her Tahoe to visit her family members. Kathy was proud of her Irish heritage and took delight in the beloved family dog, Ruby. Survivors include her husband, Mike; three children, Kimberly Wattier of Cottage Grove, WI, Michael (Lynn) Wattier of Urbandale, IA, and Courtney Wattier of Minneapolis, MN; two grandchildren, Jack and Ava Wattier; a brother, Jack (Donnie) Courtney of Commerce Township, MI; a sister, JoAnne Kirby of Hartland, MI; as well as many other extended family members and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a nephew, Robert “Bob” Kirby. November 20, 2011: Concerns: Keep Mike and Kathy Wattier and their children in your thoughts and prayers as Kathy deals with health issues. Please keep Rick & Brenda Mentzer and their children in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with the death of Rick's mother, Helen. Helen's funeral was held Saturday, November 19th. Our deepest sympathies to Rick & Brenda, Howard & Betty and Hazel. May God hold you in His loving embrace. November 13, 2011: Joys: Liz's mother is getting settled in Oak Terrace nearer her family. Alice is now at Newell Good Samaritan. Concerns: Continue to keep those who are dealing with illnesses, in the nursing homes, undergoing treatments, hospitalizations, recovering from surgeries or are just unable to be out and about in your thoughts and prayers. Keep Mike and Kathy Wattier and their children in your thoughts and prayers as Kathy deals with health issues. Keep Jay Coon and his family in your prayers as they deal with the loss of their loved one, Anita. May God wrap His loving arms around this family and grant them peace. Prayers were offered for Arnie's brother's family, Nick Frohardt, Donna Domino, and Neal Johnson. November 8, 2011: Heaven opened the gates and welcomed home a new angel today. You will be missed Anita (Toomer) Coon.  Anita
Coon March 21, 1952 - November 08, 2011 Storm
Lake, IA, formerly of Early, IAVisitation: Friday, 3-8:00 p.m., November 11, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, 10:30 a.m. November 12, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake, Iowa. Vigil Service: Friday, 3:30 pm Rosary and Vigil Service at 7:00 pm November 11, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake, Iowa. Anita Jo Coon, long time art instructor, artist and musician, of Storm Lake, Iowa passed away on November 8, 2011, at BVRMC Hospice in Storm Lake after a 4 year illness with Pancreatic Cancer. Anita was born March 21, 1952, in Storm Lake. She was the daughter of Donald and Vivian (Gregersen) Toomer, of Nemaha, IA. She graduated from Crestland High School in 1970 and attended Drake University and then graduated from Buena Vista University in 1975, with a bachelor's degree in Art Education and Music Education. She married Jay Francis Coon of Early on March 3, 1973, at the United Methodist Church in Nemaha. She then attended Mankato State University where she received a Masters degree in Fine Arts. During her college years she helped spearhead the Buena Vista Dozen and was active in musical theater and the visual arts. She taught high school art for 23 years at Crestland/ Schaller Crestland schools and taught 9 years at Storm Lake High School. She also did adjunct work for Buena Vista University. She received the outstanding secondary art educator award from the state Art Educators of Iowa in 1993. She presented art workshops locally and nationally. She loved art, music, dance and theater; Anita participated in local community theater and was a member of the Chautauqua Dancers, Currier Carolers, Siouxland Master Chorale and Touch of Broadway. Anita operated a working art studio, “Studio Upstairs,” she was actively involved in solo and group exhibitions including A.R.T. She liked church music ministry where she served as choir director and cantor in the Catholic Church for many years. Anita will forever be remembered by her devoted husband, Jay Coon of Storm Lake; son Joshua Coon, wife Christi, children Aubrey Grace and Ryan Evan of Mt. Juliet, TN; daughter Gabrielle Grooters, husband Scott, children Austin Jay and Maren Elizabeth of Spring Hill, TN; brother Greg Toomer of Early, IA, children Lisa, Mark, Erin, and John; sister Valerie Toomer and partner Nancy Manderfeld of Eden Prairie, MN, sister Jennifer Toomer Lasota, husband Randy and son Charles of Minnetonka, MN. Anita was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Vivian Toomer, along with her grandparents, Charles and Evelyn Toomer and Adolph and Marie Gregersen. Anita touched the lives of many people with her beauty and grace. She maintained her blissful spirit all the way to the end. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Oncology & Hospice Programs. November 6, 2011: Keep Mike and Kathy Wattier and their children in your thoughts and prayers as Kathy deals with health concerns. Continue to keep Jay and Anita Coon and their family in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with Anita’s health concerns. Keep Arnie and Kelly Wiener in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with the loss of Arnie’s brother, Randy. Randy passed away this past week and his funeral services were held in LeMars on Thursday. May God wrap his loving arms around the entire Wiener family and give them peace during this difficult time. October 16, 2011: Joys: The birthday gals really filled up the birthday jar this morning in church! Another beautiful day. Ann is home to look after her mother Jane. Thanks to those involved in the "farmer snacks" that have bveen handed out to the farmers during this harvest season! Do know, they are greatly appreciated!! Guests in church included Sandra and grandchildren visiting Kenny and Anita, George and Kathy's daughter Georgia and husband. Thanks to Luann Benge for sharing the message while Paster Carl is away.  October 5, 2011: The program at the U.M.W. meeting was Linda (Launspach) Johnston, the District President.
The Executive committee served as Hostesses. They pressented Linda with the lovely Mum plant shown in the photo as thanks for
her presentation. Thank you to Phyllis for sharing the "wooden" pumpkins for
fall decoration.October 2, 2011: Continue to keep our farmer's in your prayers this week. Also keep the rural volunteer firemen in your prayers...Thursday was a real busy day...the Newell, Marathon, Albert City, and Varina FD were busy putting out some pretty serious wildfires. Sac and Early area also had multiple field fires due to wind and busy combines. September 25, 2011: And tis a joy……..Harvest! Now begins the busy season. Remember to take care of yourselves and the ones who worry about you! Take an extra moment or so to savor the true meaning of this time of year……. the sowing of the seed, the care of the crops, the crucial rains and missed storms……..God’s hand can be seen everywhere in this harvest! Enjoy it but stay safe! September 11, 2011 Joys: Another beautiful day; Better attendance; Good football game (Iowa and Iowa State*, double overtime); New buildings seen on road trip along Odebolt's "tornado alley"; Pam and Marlys had visitors--Audrey and Donna. Concerns: Natasha's early labor; Remembering 10 years ago today. August 14, 2011: Our 125th anniversary celebration was a success!! How fun to have members, neighbors, friends and past ministers back to celebrate the morning with us! If you missed the CD/DVD of the slide show, please let Laurie Schmidt know as I do have extra copies. Thanks once again to all of you for helping make the celebration last Sunday a day full of memories and fellowship. Our apologies to Alice Fredericksen--- Alice is a 50+ member of the Nemaha UMC. She joined our church family in 1950. (Her name wasn’t in last week’s bulletin) Anyone else we forgot? Let us know! Concerns: Please keep Rev. Cecil Lackore in your thoughts and prayers. Cecil shared with us this past Sunday that he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. With his strong faith and perseverance, he continues to live a life full of faith, friendships and family! August 7, 2011: It was a real JOY to welcome everyone to the 125th Anniversary celebration of faithful sevice to our Lord! We pause to remember all those who have gone before us that served this church and our Lord throughout the years. It is because of their dedication and that of those present and/or involved with this church that we are able to continue to carry on our mission of serving our Lord and Savior. Thanks to those who supplied memorabilia for the display in our church basement. We want to thank everyone involved in making our 125th Anniversary celebration another memory of the Nemaha United Methodist Church! Those of you in attendance (either physically or prayerfully), those who painted, cleaned, organized, suggested, participated etc. The list goes on-----as does this beautiful church. THANKS BE TO GOD-----and once again, Thanks to you! Also thanks to the quartet for their special music today! July 4, 2011: Please keep the family and friends of Rick Jeckell (Schaller) in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with the loss of their loved one. May God welcome Rick into His loving arms and may He hold Rick's family close during this difficult time. Newsletter June 26, 2011 Plans have been made for our125th anniversary celebration • August 7, 2011 Plan to join us for a morning of friends, fellowship and memories as we celebrate the 125th anniversary of our church. Church wervices will be held at 10:30 A.M. with a catered meal following. Plans at this time are to have the meal in the newly remodeled church basement. The worship service will include a powerpoint presentation (otherwise known as a "slide show" for those of us not in the technology generation), favorite hymns, and some sharing of fond church memories. The noon meal will be catered and will consist of: pork loin, cheesy potatoes, a couple different salads, dessert and drink. Church MemoriesWe can use written and photographic memories of the church for our 125th Anniversary worship service on Sunday, August 7th.Nothing is too small or insignificant. The few we've received have sparked other memories by those of us who have been reading them. Perhaps it's Sunday School, UMYF in the tower, church services, Santa, Snickers an candy canes at Christmas, weddings, funerals, ministers or just sitting with family during church services---send them our way!! The Pastor's PostHello Everyone! It has been a long time since I have written any sort of newsletter, however, I am excited to get this one out in light of our upcoming quasquicentennial. Yes, Nemaha United Methodist Church is 125 years old and a bit smaller than it was in the "good ol' days" but still active in ministry.Nemaha has a great tradition of being a teaching church in the state of Iowa as well as the home church to two pastors, including one United Methodist bishop--retired Bishop Dale Whilte, who currently lives in Connecticut. This past year we celebrated the continuation of this legacy of pastors by declaring my wife Luann a candidate for Ministry in this past charge conference. Luann will mark the third pastor and the first woman pastor to come out of Nemaha. Nemaha has also taken the opportunity over the past couple of years to redefine what it means to be the church. Are we a church within a Mighty Fortress? Or are we a Mighty Church in ministry to the town of Nemaha and surrounding Community?
June 26, 2011: Note from Alice: Thank you to all who have called, visited, or sent cards since my surgeries and my return home! I am doing well and enjoy visiting with people. Thanks again. June 19, 2011: Joys: Nemaha UMC is sending five kids to camp this year. David Norris is advancing to head of Special Ed next year. Congrats to Arnie and Kelly's daughters Nikki and Whitney on their recent engagements and upcoming marriages! Concerns: Continue to keep Dana Courter in your thoughts and prayers. We are glad to hear he's home and on the road to recovery. Also keep Jim Bisenius (Schaller) in your prayers as he deals with health issues. Prayers were offered for Katie Benge, Alice, and Carolyn. June 12, 2011: Joys: Thanks to Phyllis for landscaping the front of the church. The Gale and Lorraine Davis Scholarship is in its 14th year. This year the award was presented to Luann Benge. Concerns: Keep those who are ill, recovering from hospitalization, surgeries, undergoing treatments or are just unable to be out and about in your thoughts and prayers. Prayers were offered for Dewey, Alice, and Carolyn.
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LENTEN BIBLE STUDY: We will once again be holding a Lenten Bible
Study. A possible study of “following Christ’s footsteps during those
weeks of Lent” is being looked into. Watch the bulletin for further
updates! 