Boone First United Methodist Church

PRAY – We are in need of two adults that would be interested in teaching the Jr/Sr High Sunday School class.  Please contact Rev. Andrea Kraushaar by email (revandrea@mchsi.com) or by phone 432-4660.

FREE CLINIC – The next “Free Clinic” will be Tuesday, February 21^ST  from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Doors will not open until 5:00 p.m.

DEAR FRIENDS: Thank you for your continuing support of Crawford Hall.  With our concern and support we are working to help homeless women and children. Since opening last Sept, 2011 we have helped families move into suitable housing. We hope to change lives one at a time.  Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Marleen Moffitt, Co-Treasurer

FREE TAX PREPARATION each Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Des Moines Area Community College. Certified accounting students will prepare the forms and be reviewed by Timothy Prindle, Professor of Accounting.   Call 433-0529 to schedule an appointment.

HABITAT PIE AUCTION – Raisin Sour Cream, Dutch Apple, Goosberry, Pecan, Coconut Cream, do we dare go on? The best made-from-scratch homemade pies in Boone County will be auctioned at Boone County Home and Garden Show on Saturday, February 25^th. Auction time starts at 3p.m. Also on auction, pottery crafted by Marck Nystrom and a silent auction for an heirloom quality upholstered child’s rocking chair. Come prepared to bid and win!!!

HISTORICAL SOCIETY – All you can eat Dad’s Belgian Waffle Brunch on February 26^th from 9am to 1pm at Boone County Historical Center 602 Story Street. The menu will consist of waffles, sausages, flavored syrups and beverages.  Ticket price is Adults – $7.00; Children (6-12) $5.00 with children age 5 and younger eating free.  Carryouts will be available upon request.                                                               Charles Irwin, Executive Director

ASH WEDNESDAY is February 22^nd. There will be a “free-will offering” soup supper sponsored by Worship Committee at 5:00 p.m. with services at 6:30 p.m.  Check with Ted and Pam about Bell & Choir practice and Pastor Andrea or Pastor Phil about youth group.

LENT STUDY – February 26^th is the First Sunday in Lent.  The study “TheWorkbook of Living Prayer” by Maxie Dunham will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Parlor.  As usual the same lesson will be taught on Mondays at Eastern Star (10:00am) and Tuesdays at 10:00am and 6:30pm.  The cost will be $7.00 per person (again if this is hard for you please talk with Pastor Phil or Pastor Andrea).  Be sure to complete the sign-up insert TODAY and put it in the offering plate.

FISH FRY – St. Malachy’s, 405 Gerald Street, Madrid is having a Fish Fry on Fridays, Feb. 24^th, March 2^nd, 16^th, 30^th and April 6^th. Serving time is 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. and the meal includes: Fish or Shrimp, Macaroni & Cheese, Baked Potato, Vegetable, Roll, Dessert and Beverage. Prices are as follows: $8.00 – Fish/Shrimp Combo; $8.00 – Shrimp Dinner; $7.00 – Fish Dinner; $3.00 – Children’s Meal.  Carry-Out Dinner Available: Call 515-795-2613 (starting at 4:00 p.m.)

CARPET – The Wesley Room has new paint and drapes. It still needs new carpet on the floor, which will help stop the “echo”.  Also, our Narthex is in need of new carpet.  It has a safety issue from the rolling of the carpet.  YOU can HELP by purchasing a yard of carpet for $32.07 (we need 192 yards).

PRAYER SHAWL Knitters will be meet on on the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. (new time) at the Iris Tea Room.  Bring what you are working on or come to get started.  Of course, this is weather permitting.  If you have questions call Billie Sandegren or Roberta Fullerton.

 For new youth not in a youth group here is the information for you so you can become part of Methodist Youth!

            Reliant Youth – Grades 5^th & 6^th meet the 2^nd & 4^th Sunday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. downstairs in the youth room.

            Crave Youth – Grades 7th & 8^th meet every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. downstairs in the youth room.

            Amplify Youth – Grades 9^th – 12^th meet every Wednesday from 7:30-9:00 p.m. downstairs in the youth room.

GIVING UPDATE – January Monthly Budget Requirements:       $37,512.00

                              January Giving:                                          $35,920.30

ATTENTION QUILTERS – We began quilting on Monday, January 9, 2012. We will quilt from 9am to 4pm. every Monday until it is finished. Bring a sack lunch and stay all day or come and stay any length of time you can spare.  Everyone is Welcome!  Any questions? call Belle Cleaveland at 432-4285.

“MESSENGER” – PLEASE CALL – I ONLY HAD THREE CALLS. I had approx 38 emails returned “undelivered”.  If you did not receive a “Messenger” by email OR by regular mail PLEASE call the church office so I can get things straightened out before time to send the March “Messenger”. Be sure to check your “SPAM” folder and make any necessary corrections so it doesn’t go there again.  If you want to change how you receive the newsletter call the church office before the third week of February for the March printing.

PLEDGES – This is a good time to start automatic deductions for your church contributions. It’s easy…a one-page form, plus a VOIDED check is all it takes. The forms are on the table outside the Sanctuary.

TAIZE WORSHIP – The next Taize Worship will be Thursday, March 8th at 7:00 p.m.  If you have never experience this quiet, meditative service you are encouraged to come February 2^nd.  It is a very relaxing, informal, spiritual service.

CARD SALE – Thank you all for your support in purchasing cards on January 29^th.  I sold out of Valentine Day cards so will have more today.  Please check out the cards after church.  If any of you have the plastic sleves the cards came in would you please save them?  You can bring them to the church office where I can collect them.  We have started the year off well.  We have sold over 60 cards.  Remember, you can always send a “Thinking of You” card to someone just to make them feel good!

                                                              Blessings to all, Donna Crosman

Three plastic tubs have been placed on the south side for “anytime” donations for Red Rock Food Bank, Stork’s Nest, and the Homeless Shelter.  Instead of just one Sunday a month, which often times is hard to remember, you can bring donations “anytime” and put them in the tubs.  On the designated Sunday they will be brought upstairs for that day then taken to the proper places on Monday.  The tubs will then be put back in fellowship hall to fill again.