Author: Clinton UMC

The Tower Views

February 4th, 2021

“To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” When it comes to living out our congregation’s mission, many resources are available including: prayer, people, buildings, property, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Another is the financial resources of the church. As we continue our look at the congregation’s laity leadership (non-clergy), let’s turn to the Finance Committee, the main team responsible for managing the church’s financial resources.
This committee proposes and oversees the church’s annual budget. It works to encourage a biblical understanding of stewardship, promote financial generosity, and distribute the financial resources needed to support the congregation’s mission and ministry. Learn more at https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/finance-committee2.
Clinton UMC’s 2021 Finance Committee members are: Kyle Johnson (Chairperson), Mindy Nold (Treasurer), Kathy Garnett (Finance Secretary), Janet Parks (Accounts Payable), Allison Wetzel (Lay Leader), Don Turner (PPRC Chairperson), Dave Garnett (Trustee Chairperson), Jack Wetzel (Church Council Chairperson), Janet Acres, Rob Wetzel, Lois Miller, Shannon Cooper, Penny Lindsey, and Ron Arthur.
Please keep the Finance Committee in prayer in the coming year. If you have any questions about the church’s finances, please feel to contact me (660-525-4422, steveblacksher@clintonumc.net) or any Finance Committee member.
Jesus’ call to live out tough love is extremely challenging, but not meant to be an individual effort. I look forward to gathering with you Sunday at 8:15 a.m. for worship and as we continue our “Tough Love” sermon series.
Your partner on the journey,
Pastor Steve

Next Week’s
Scripture Readings:
Sunday: Isaiah 6:1-7
Be in awe of your holy God, confess, and pray for mercy.
Monday: Revelation 4:1-11
Pray and praise Jesus Christ who was, is, and is to come.
Tuesday: Numbers 23:13-26
Pray to know God as your trustworthy lord and king.
Wednesday: Psalm 138:1-8
Pray and be thankful for God’s faithful love.
Thursday: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Pray that the good news of Christ’s death and resurrection be proclaimed.
Friday: Isaiah 6:8-13
Pray to hear and accept God’s call.
Saturday: Luke 5:1-11
Pray for faith to be obedient to Jesus Christ’s call to follow.

Prayers are needed for:
Bob Wright, Melvin Dennis

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Communion Sunday
This Sunday, February 7th will be communion. It will be offered at the 8:15 service and also a drive-thru from 3:00-4:30.
Ash Wednesday
The beginning of Lent is almost here. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, on Wednesday, February 17th. We will have a special Ash Wednesday Service in the sanctuary at 6:30 pm. This will also be on Facebook Live. This service will include both the Imposition of Ashes (in a safe way) and a celebration of Holy Communion. Everyone is invited! Lenten services will continue on Wednesdays at noon until Holy Week.
Inspired for Life Women’s Conference
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting this conference at church by livestream into our church. The Church of the Resurrection’s Women’s Ministry special event is for women near and far to connect and inspire one another in bold, confident faith.
We all need a little grace, don’t we? How about receiving grace, and then more grace served on top of grace? Then, in place of that, more grace! The good news is there is an abundance of grace available, and God delights in dishing it out in huge, heaping servings. Come, have a taste!
When: February 19 & 20th
Time: Friday 6:30-9:00 PM
Saturday 8:30-2:00 PM.
Lunch provided—please RSVP to church office or on the Connect Card at church
How much? Freewill offering to be taken
(church is covering the registration fee)
Check out the website for speaker schedule (7 different speakers!) www.ifl.cor.org (scroll down for more information)

UMW
UMW will start meeting again in February and their first meeting is set for Friday February 12th at 9:30 AM. All women are invited to join us.
Building Project Report
While the project downstairs waits on the steel that is scheduled to arrive next week, we’ve begun the renovations for the Media Center space on the second floor by the elevator. By opening up a couple walls, the natural light spills into the space beautifully and will soon be home to our library stacks and also some cozy seating areas for those times that you just need to curl up with the good book and reflect. Relocating the library to this space allows that upper gathering area to expand and accommodate more casual seating spaces for families to connect and extend their worship time before or after any services.
While it’s been a long cold winter already, and Punxsutawney Phil thinks six more weeks are coming, we can anticipate the warmth of friends and family catching up with each other in any one of these newly refreshed spaces later this year.

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UMYF Youth Superbowl Breakfasts!
The youth have been meeting Sunday afternoons with Jennifer Kiely in the old library area for a time for fellowship. Because of the Superbowl, just this Sunday, she invites Middle Schoolers for a breakfast meeting at 9:00 AM and High Schoolers for breakfast at 10:00 AM. This is a fun group, so join them if you can!
Altar Flowers
Now that Christmas is over, our altar is looking a little bare, so it’s time to start back with some flowers to bring some color back into the sanctuary. The 2021 Flower Chart is up on the wall just past the sanctuary entrance. If you would be interested in supplying flowers for a Sunday, sign up on the chart or call the church office. Please let us know if you are dedicating the flowers in memory of or in honor or, or have another thought in mind.
Sunday School for Everyone
We have now offering Sunday School class from 9:15-10:00 on Sunday mornings, in-person. This is for adults, children and youth. We look forward to seeing everyone once again!
Clinton UMC Rainbow Network Report
Yolanda del Socorro Orozco Ríos, 32 years old, is a mother of two girls: Josselin (12) and Katerin (3).Yolanda attended school up to the sixth grade but has dedicated herself to providing for her family. She cares for an orchard, where she grows papaya, squash, spearmint, and more. She then sells her harvests in the market. Yolanda is grateful for the support that Rainbow Network has given, such as providing her daughter with a scholarship and providing food at the Nutrition Center. This motivates Yolanda to continue.

Here’s how to get in contact with the church staff so we can help you! The church office will remain staffed and the door may be locked but please ring the doorbell and Kathy will come to the door to talk to you, pick up your offering or help you with something. Please wear a mask.
Office—Kathy Garnett—
at 602 S. 3rd Street, 660-885-5597
office@clintonumc.net

Sunday, February 7th
8:15 Sunday Service in-person with Communion
8:15 Service also on KDKD and Facebook
9:00 Middle School Breakfast
9:15 Sunday School in-person
10:00 High School Breakfast
3:00-4:30 Drive through Communion

UMC Connect

660-851-1341
Connect with us! On Sundays, radio listeners can text messages to this number and let us know they are listening, and opportunities to respond to Steve’s thoughts and questions via text messages will arise during the Sunday service. Also, send in prayer requests at any time to this number!

What’s Inside?

Advent/Christmas Activities
Building Report Update