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United Methodist Church of Owatonna
June Newsletter

On Sunday May 23rd I introduced our first summer worship series Road Trip which will go through the month of June. Because, it’s that time of year when we begin to hit the road to visit family and friends, to get in our cars and go on vacation. The weather will be good, Covid cases are on the decline and vaccinations are on the increase, so with great joy we are ready to get on the road again!
This series explores the final words Jesus spoke to his disciples
before returning to the Father. For three years the disciples walked with him healing, feeding, loving and saving all who crossed their path. And now in - Matthew 28 Jesus gives the disciple and us a map and destination for our spiritual road trips:
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Please join us and invite friends and neighbors to grow in faith and discipleship and in July to learn about what it means to know a
loving God. Find out in this Summer of Love.
Week 1: Loving Friends | Scripture: John 21: 3-4, 10-17 The love of friends carries us through good times and times of
trouble. Jesus models for us true friendship even through times of disappointment and hurt.
Week 2: Loving Community | Scripture: John 6:1-13 We witness to the love of God when we share our goods and gifts with the community.
Week 3: Loving Family | Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 Jesus invites us to appreciate the better parts of life when they are offered.
Week 4: Loving God | Scripture: Mark 2:23-28
To regularly set aside time to rest and
worship demonstrates our love for God.
If you will be gone on your own Road Trip please watch us online and take John
Wesley along!
Blessings,
Pastor Lisa

United Methodist Church of Owatonna
815 E University
Owatonna MN 55060
507-451-4734 (Main Office)
Email: oumcoffice1@gmail.com
Website: www.owatonnaumc.org
Find us on Facebook: Owatonna United
Methodist Church
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Sunday Schedule
9:00 a.m. Traditional Service & Livestream Online

Pastor: Lisa Vick
Church Phone: 507-451-4734
Cell: 612-558-5316
E-mail: pastoroumc@gmail.com
Minister of Music: Mary Hitzeman
Phone: 507-451-4734
E-mail: maryhitzeman@gmail.com
Administrative Assistant: Paula Johnson
Phone: 507-451-4734
E-mail: oumcoffice1@gmail.com

Road Trip Small Group Devotion
Monday’s at 10 :30 a.m.
Beginning June 7th
If you want to dig deeper, Pastor Lisa will be having a more in-depth discussion on our road trip journey.

Thank you to all of our volunteers who helped with the May 25th blood drive: Steve Jensen,
Naomi Uber, Susan Urbain, Darlene Kraay,
Lauren Blankers, and Diana Johnson.

The July & August newsletter will be combined and will go out in the end of July. Any news/information needing to go out before hand, will be emailed out.

June Weekly Prayer List
June 1 - 5: Irene Lamont; Kody Larson; Sherry Lehigh; Timothy Lehigh: Tim & Julie Lewis; David & Rebecca Linders
June 6 - 12: Mary Lou Lipelt; Joshua Loquai; Keith Loquai, RaeAnn; Rachel Loquai; Tammy Loquai; Karl & Nancy Luiken
June 13 - 19: Michelle Lund, Karson; Greg Matthes; Marion McDilda; Larry & Wanda McLagan; Allan & Nancy Miller; Bill & Deb Miller, Nathan & Ian
June 20 - 26: Don Miller; Marian Miller; Christ Minske; Glenn & Kim Moen, Andrew & Madison; Kayle Moen; Mary Monson
June 27 - 30: Pam Mount; Steve Mundy & Barbara Green; Steve & Amy Mussman; Wade & Andrea
Nelson, Hannah & Haley; Loren & Mary Olson; Audrey Parker

Pastor Lisa Vick is
available for home visits and counseling when requested, as well as hospital visits when informed.
Remember that the
hospital does not
inform us of your
admission. Pastor
Lisa can be reached at
(612) 558-5316.

UMW Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 1st
1:00 p.m.

Newsletter
Deadline:
Thursday, July 15th

UMC COUNCIL OF STEWARDS
April 18, 2021 10:15 a.m.
Present: Pastor Lisa Vick, Cheryl Arnold, Sandy Emry, Kent Frette, Brandon Kos, Sally Kos,
Nancy Luiken, Audrey Schroht; (Absent: Steve Jensen, Gary Joachim, Naomi Uber)
Kent called the meeting to order at 10:17a.m. and Pastor Lisa opened the meeting in prayer.
Secretaries report. Sent by email via Cheryl. Motion to approve secretary report Sandy/ Nancy. Approved.
Treasurer’s report – Sent via email from Paula. Motion to approve Nancy/ Cheryl. Approved. Question raised regarding budget for Associate Pastor or Family/ Youth coordinator. SPR would need to come back to Council with proposal when ready to add staff. Lisa shared a sample report from another church, showing a simplified breakdown of beginning and ending balances, as well as disbursements for the month. Council would be interested in something like this from Naomi or Paula. Paula continues to work on the on-line giving option.
Custodial report – Roofer (Redemption Roofing out of Rochester) came in and found that the flashing around the roof is the problem, rather than the roof itself. Estimate for flashing will be provided. May also need to do some work around the windows. Attempting to get estimates from other roofing companies. Brandon is also working on floor care and outdoor maintenance. No additional flooring estimates obtained. Roof work needs to be completed before flooring decisions are made.
Staff-Parish Relations –SPR members have not met, but continue to be interested in the candidate they spoke with regarding Youth/ Family ministry. Reminder that we need to go back to the Church Check-up the congregation participated in when making decisions regarding staff and programs. SPR needs to first meet with current staff and set goals, then write a job description for Youth and Family ministry or an Associate Pastor. Sandy plans to address the congregation regarding what they would like to see and ask for feedback, especially since the church check-up was done pre-pandemic and ministry needs have changed.
Pastor’s report – Has been attending Courageous Leaders training in the community every other month. Has found this to be very interesting/ beneficial. Conference is working on a program to get people back to church, including checking in with congregational members and other people regarding how the pandemic has affected them and what the church may be able to do to help them. May include having a block party. Lisa would like to see us consider new signage (potentially electronic) as traffic in this area increases with the move of the high school.
Sally has asked permission for Scouts to build a fire pit, including benches for the church. Council approves of the concept, but would like to have more information and have the Trustees approve of the location and design of this.
Next meeting – Sunday, May 23 at 10:00 am (after church) in person.
Meeting closed with prayer by Pastor Lisa at 11:18am.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Arnold

This Summer’s Worship Series
Sunday’s at 9 a.m .
Road Trip
Just before he ascends into heaven, Jesus gathers his disciples together one last time to give them his final instructions. He leaves them with the directive to “go and make disciples of all nations. Road Trip, will explore the adventures of being a follower of Jesus. Are you ready to go?
Summer of Love
We invite you to be part of a summer of love – no, not the 1960s version! 1 John 4:8 says, “Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love.” But what does that mean? Through this series, we will look at four different ways we can love God and the people around us by following the example and teaching of Jesus. Embrace your inner Hippie!

June Birthday’s
Katie Voss 06/01
Pamela Pates 06/05
Douglas Harvey 06/07
Alyssa Huisenga 06/07
Mitchell Terpstra 06/07
Sally Kos 06/08
Allen Arnold 06/09
Lisa Raetz 06/10
Dorothy Petersen 06/12
Joseph Stransky 06/12
Jackson Huisenga 06/13
Brandon Kos 06/16
Andrew Moen 06/16
Sheri Peach 06/18
Joel Pyatt 06/19
Mary Alice Stewart 06/20
Nancy Miller 06/21
Dennie Huisenga 06/24
Sarah Kleeberger 06/25
Nicholas Beck 06/25
Marjorie Christensen06/27
Susan Schneider 06/27
Emily Krause 06/27
Landen Vavra 06/27
Abigail Kasten 06/28
Ethan Steele 06/29
Michael Holm 06/30
Dann Kleeberger 06/30

June Anniversaries
Todd & Susan Schneider 06/02
Michael & Patricia Holm 06/05
Kevin & Debbie Terpstra 06/09
Kermit & Susan Urbain 06/10
Thomas & Barb Beck 06/12
Michael & Debbie Downey 06/17
Jeffery & Sheri Peach 06/20
Dennie & Lori Huisenga 06/21
Brian & Pat Bentley 06/28
Brody & Katie Voss 06/29

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
		1 / UMW Exec. Board Meeting 1:00 p.m.	2	3	4	5
6 / Communion / Road Trip / Series: Road Less Traveled	7	8 / Krause/Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m.	9 / .	10	11	12
13 / Road Trip / Series: Headed Home	14 / Flag Day	15	16	17	18	19
20 / Pastor Lisa Gone	21	22	23	24	25	26
27 / Road Trip / Series: Hit the Road	28 / John Wesley’s Birthday	29	30

Owatonna United Methodist Church
815 E University Street
Owatonna MN 55060
oumcoffice1@gmail.com
Pastor Lisa Vick
(507) 451-4734

Return Service Requested

United Methodist Church
Gather In Christ’s Name
Grow In God’s Love
Serve All People
June

Sunday worship service can be seen on
Charter channel 181 and Jaguar channel 900 at the following times:
Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday at 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Services are available 24-7 on
www.owatonnalive.com

Calling List:
Peters thru Smith
To assist with weddings, funerals,
coffee times, etc.

10:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. - Group Prayer/Isaac RM
10:45 a.m. - Crossings Service
8:45 - 11:45 a.m. - Nursery

Join the KnitWits
The KnitWits will continue to stitch each Thursday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in the Matthew Room. Bring your own personal project or make mittens, scarves, and hats for the Mitten Tree and for Octoberfest.
If you want to learn to knit, Brenda Ambe is an excellent teacher. The KnitWits have yarn and needles for your use. Join us!

Owatonna United Methodist Church
815 E University Street
Owatonna MN February 2016
owatonnaumc@q.com
Pastors Loren Olson & Linda Boorman
(507) 451-4734

Want to Work in the Tech Booth?
If you are interested in helping in the technology booth on Sundays, running the screen or sound system, or filming the service, please contact Jim Schafer (451-0572) or Dennie Huisenga (455-2151).

United Methodist Church of Owatonna
815 E University
Owatonna MN 55060
507-451-4734 (Main Office)
Website: www.owatonnaumc.org
Find us on Facebook: Owatonna United
Methodist Church
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Sunday Schedule
9:00 a.m. Traditional Service
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship
Wednesday Schedule
5:15 p.m. Jubilee Ringers
5:30 p.m. Supper
6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service
7:00 p.m. Choir

Reach, Renew, Rejoice
The Minnesota Annual Conference is involved in a campaign titled Reach, Renew, Rejoice to receive gifts to plant new churches and support ministries that revitalize existing congregations. This project is already underway with the Twin Cities campus of Embrace Church in Lakeland, Minnesota, and New City Church in the Phillips-Powderhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis.
Our Owatonna UMC Finance Committee decided that we should ask for annual contributions to support this campaign, and the Endowment Committee agreed to match dollar for dollar gifts up to $2500 each year for the next five years. We invite you to make a gift to this work during the year of 2016. Simply write “Reach, Renew, Rejoice” on the envelope.
Help congregations reach new people and make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!

United Methodist Church of Owatonna
815 E University
Owatonna MN 55060
507-451-4734
Website: www.owatonnaumc.org
9:00 a.m. Pathways Service
10:45 a.m. Crossings Service
6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service

TGIW Schedule
5:15 p.m. Jubilee Ringers
5:30 p.m. Supper for all
5:45 p.m. RE
6:00 p.m. YSJ (grades 1-6)
6:00 p.m. Small Blessings
(meet every other
Wednesday)
6:30 p.m. Worship
7:00 p.m. Jr/Sr Youth Group
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
Practice

Return Service Requested

Purpose of the United Methodist Women
The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.

United Methodist Church of Owatonna
815 E University
Owatonna MN 55060
507-451-4734 (Main Office)
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Website: www.owatonnaumc.org
Find us on Facebook: Owatonna United
Methodist Church
Sunday Schedule
9:00 a.m. Pathways Service
10:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship

Join the KnitWits in the Matthew Room every Thursday at 4 p.m. to enjoy needlework, conversation and fellowship. Brenda Ambe is a great resource for knitting challenges and will be present to assist with projects.

T.G.I.W. Schedule
5:15 p.m. Jubilee Ringers
5:30 p.m. Supper for all
5:45 p.m. RE
6:00 p.m. YSJ (grades 1-6)
6:00 p.m. Small Blessings
(meet every other Wednesday)
6:30 p.m. Worship
7:00 p.m. Jr/Sr Youth Group
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice

T.G.I.W. Schedule
5:15 p.m. Jubilee Ringers
5:30 p.m. Supper for all
5:45 p.m. RE
6:00 p.m. YSJ (grades 1-6)
6:00 p.m. Small Blessings
(meet every other Wednesday)
6:30 p.m. Worship
7:00 p.m. Jr/Sr Youth Group
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota is now serving more kids in our local communities than ever before. As we serve more kids we receive more referrals and right now we have over 175 kids waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister in our four counties (Rice, Steele, Dodge, and Waseca) in Southern Minnesota. We appreciate your help! Contact: Tasha @ (507) 451-5922 OR at tasha.mcneil@bbbsofsouthernmn.org

Sunday Schedule
9:00 a.m. - Traditional Service
10:00 a.m. - Coffee/Fellowship
10:45 a.m. - Group Prayer/Isaac RM
10:45 a.m. - Crossings Service
8:45 - 11:45 a.m. - Nursery

T.G.I.W. Schedule
4:30 p.m. Homework Help
5:15 p.m. Jubilee Ringers
5:30 p.m. Supper for all
5:45 p.m. RE
6:00 p.m. YSJ (grades 1-6)
6:00 p.m. Small Blessings
(meet every other
Wednesday)
6:30 p.m. Worship
7:00 p.m. Jr/Sr Youth Group
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
Practice

Taking the Challenge?
Read the Bible in a Year!
Please join us in the journey:
Let’s meet to share our experiences and
discuss our reading so far.
Wednesday, November 2nd
10 a.m.
Fellowship Hall

Summer Schedule
9:00 a.m. Traditional Service
10:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship

The Prayer Team
Group Prayer: Join others in the library before Sunday worship to pray for the service and for the prayer basket requests. Join others in the Prayer Chapel at 6:00p.m. on Wednesdays to prayer for our nation and for our congregation. You are invited and encouraged to join when you can. You will notice the “Pray For” and “Prayed For” baskets in the Prayer Nook designed for specific requests.
*Wednesday night Prayer Group meets from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel.
“The prayers of a righteous man/woman accomplish much.” James 5:16