Newsletter

 

 

       Danville United Methodist Church Newsletter

     501 South Main

PO Box 187

     Danville, IA 52623

       Phone 319-392-4543

  Email: dvlumc@danvilletelco.net

 

   

Sharing

          Do you have a joy, concern or need from the church?  Sometimes things get overlooked or not attended to the way we would like them to be done, because we are not made aware of those situations.  Please let us know if you need our help or blessings, by calling the church office  

 

What Do You Think!

Suggestions are always welcome.  It could be a good idea that you have that you would like to share or a thought of something that you would like to see done.   It could be a ministry project or just a fun fellowship gathering, or it might even  be a hymn that we haven’t sang for a while that is one of your favorites.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL

It is rewarding to know that you are helping teach the word of God to the children of our church.  We will be following the B.I.G. Lessons again starting this fall.  Our congregation has small children that are ready to learn, but we have even smaller children that are in need of nursery supervision.  We need a place for each and everyone that comes to worship on Sundays.  If you are interested in doing either of these please call or let Connie know.          

  

Safe Sanctuary

As of July 1, our church will be participating in the Safe Sanctuary Program.  The church has a policy in order and will follow the guidelines set forth by the Methodist Church.  For anyone teaching or caring for young children we will do a background check.  This is not only for the church, but also for you.  If you are interested in teaching or caring for younger children, please let us know so that we can proceed with filing a request for a background check.

 

               

THIS HANDY LITTLE CHART  
God has a positive answer:

YOU SAY

GOD SAYS

BIBLE VERSES

You say: "It's impossible"

God says: All things are possible

(Luke 18:27)

You say: "I'm too tired"

God says: I will give you rest

(Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: "Nobody really loves me"

God says: I love you

(John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 )

You say: "I can't go on"

God says: My grace is sufficient

(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

You say: "I can't figure things out"

God says: I will direct your steps

(Proverbs 3:5- 6)

You say: "I can't do it"

God says: You can do all things

(Philippians 4:13)

You say: "I'm not able"

God says: I am able

(II Corinthians 9:8)

You say: "It's not worth it"

God says: It will be worth it

(Roman 8:28 )

You say: "I can't forgive myself"

God says: I Forgive you

(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say: "I can't manage"

God says: I will supply all your needs

(Philippians 4:19)

You say: "I'm afraid"

God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear

(II Timothy 1:7)

You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"

God says: Cast all your cares on ME

(I Peter 5:7)

You say: "I'm not smart enough"

God says: I give you wisdom

(I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: "I feel all alone"

God says: I will never leave you or forsake you

(Hebrews 13:5)

 

 

  

 

 

 

SECRET FRIEND

 

It will be a fun fellowship with other women of the church .  If you would like to participate in the fun, please fill out and return by September 2nd.   We will have this run for a year.

For the ladies that would like to participate in a Secret Friend Project,

 please fill in and give back to the church office.

 

SECRET FRIEND: 

My name is:                                                                                                                             

My birthday is:  MONTH:                                                                             DAY:                      

My favorite color is:                                                                                                                   

The thing that I enjoy doing the most is:                                                                          

I love this dessert:                                                                                                                     

The best day of the week is:                                                                                                      

My favorite season is:                                                                                                                

My favorite Holiday is:                                                                                                               

My favorite place to eat is:                                                                                                         

My favorite cuisine is:                                                                                                                

My favorite flower is:                                                                                                                  

My favorite smell is:                                                                                                                  

If I could go anywhere on vacation it would be:                                                                             

My favorite TV show is:                                                                                                  

I enjoy baking       Yes                              No                

My favorite type of music is:                                                                                                       

My favorite hymn is:                                                                                                                  

My favorite snack is:                                                                                                                 

My favorite drink is:                                                                                                                   

Favorite board game:                                                                                                                 

A perfect day trip would be to:                                                                                                    

I have pets and they are:                                                                                                            

A perfect day would be to:                                                                                                         

My favorite thing to read is:                                                                                                        

Other things about me:                                                                                                              

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

 

We are 150 Years Old

During this year we will be celebrating our sesquicentennial.  The committee has been planning various events throughout the year.  A few of these are a Movie Theater in June, an Ice Cream Social with musical entertainment (David Bennage, and Tom Nealey).  In September we plan on having a celebration for Sunday Service and it will be followed with the old time favorite chicken dinner plus all the trimmings.  We will also be coordinating with the high school when it presents the history of our town in their fall program.  As we do these celebrations we will pass a list around before each event asking for donations of cookies, and making home made ice cream.  At the close of the year we will be doing a Time Capsule.  There will be other things that will be planned, and you will be hearing about those.  If you have any pictures or memorabilia that you would like to share with us please call the church or contact Nancy Guffey.

 Crosses for Our Past Saints

One of the projects the church has going on now is Crosses for Memorial Day.  Brad Morris and Matt Hauptman have done a very nice job in making white crosses with the Methodist Symbol on them to decorate our families grave sites.  There is no charge for these crosses.  We will place them if the family is not around here.  We hope continue this project and do it every  Memorial Day.  If you would like more information please contact the church.

 A New Landscape

Take time to notice that the big evergreen shrubs on the south side of the church have been removed and replaced with a variety of smaller shrubs and brick edging.  Still to be added is mulch and then maybe some gravel in the parking area.   (Pictures) 

Needed/Wanted

There are always things or jobs that are needed to be done be large or small each on is important.   These are a few of the jobs/things that need to be considered:

1.      People to bring either salad or dessert when needed for dinners.

      For those that have not yet said or would like to, please call either

     Carol Seymour or Connie Nealey and tell them which you would like to bring.

2.      Sunday School Teachers/Substitutes.

           

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