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Pastor's Note
Having been away for a week to attend Annual Conference in Wichita, I've had some time on my hands to think a lot. I must warn you, that isn't always for the best! However, it happened, and I must share some of my thoughts.
Something has happened over the last year that has seemed to change my outlook on meetings, especially large ones like Annual Conference. With around 1700 of my "closest" United Methodists from Kansas and Nebraska, it just doesn't feel like the family reunion or family church like it once did. As I sat in meetings and heard about the amazing things our local churches have been doing, and the impact we have as a collective church in the Great Plains, I was still left with a feeling of being unsettled.
I started to think about the amount of money being spent by each person there in attendance. Most would have traveled from hours away, had many nights in hotel rooms, had multiple meals at restaurants, and even paid for parking in the big city! I began to wonder what impact those dollars would have had in mission and ministry in our local church. Now, I am in no way advocating getting rid of Annual Conference meetings, but it highlighted something else in my mind. I wanted to be back in Goodland doing the work of the United Methodist Church there. I wanted to keep our momentum going of hearing God's call to figure out new missions and ministry to engage in. I wanted to start planning for the coming months and the community outreach we are looking at.
This all is a change for me in a lot of ways. I always enjoyed the days at Annual Conference, looking forward to meeting people and hearing about new initiatives and ideas, but for some reason if it didn't connect to the local church specifically, it really wasn't of interest to me.
I guess in the end, as I am coming up on a full year here in Goodland, I can't wait for what all we have coming in the future.
Let's get to work!
Pastor Zach
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Recap of 2018 Great Plains Annual Conference
The 2018 Great Plains Annual Conference Session took place from June 13-16 at Century II in Wichita.
Video recordings, documents, and daily recaps are available at the Great Plains AC Website here.
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Evangelism is a job for all of us, annual conference told
By Eugenio Hernandez, Multimedia Production Specialist, Great Plains Annual Conference
“Evangelism is a word that makes people feel uncomfortable, something where we feel like it’s only for those people who have that special gift to be an evangelist and who ought to be doing it. Is this right? No, this is wrong! It is bias!” the Rev. Dr. Mark R. Teasdale proclaimed Friday to Great Plains Conference attendees.
Teasdale was the keynote speaker at the 2018 Great Plains Annual Conference session held in Wichita. Under the title “Evangelism for Non-Evangelist,” Teasdale shared techniques for those who feel they have the call to proclaim the gospel even if they see themselves as non-evangelists.
Through a video produced by Southern Baptist Billy Graham Association shown at the start of his presentation, he referred to evangelism as the “elephant in the room” and not an issue affecting Methodists alone. He said this is an issue affecting other religions and Christian denominations alike.
“They all have trouble with evangelism,” Teasdale said. “We are not the only ones. It is good to know that it is something that everybody finds a little bit awkward doing.”
Where do people need to focus their attention? First, “acknowledging what we are all thinking and that is, that awkward moment when you find yourself trying to share your faith.”
The reason why traditional views of evangelism fail, Teasdale referred to, is due to negative experiences that everyone has gone through, some time or another, when being evangelized. Feelings of condemnation, judgement and hurt are too often the negative experiences.
How then, do we proclaim Christ and the Gospel after the effects of these negative experiences?
Full Article Here
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Now Hiring- Nursery Workers
This is an hourly, contracted position. Primary responsibilities are to watch children age 3 and younger during worship on Sunday mornings. We anticipate work being from about 10am-11:45am each Sunday, but may be adjusted as we realize that actual needs of parents. Other special events and activities may be negotiated with the person or persons that are hired. One or more people may be hired to fit the needs of the church. Pay is $12/hr. Successful applicants must be over 18 years of age and will need to complete and pass Safe Gatherings training and certification, which includes a background check. For more information or to applygo to our website.
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Beth Moore Live Simulcast Event-
September 15th at Goodland UMC
Cost: $24.95
($23 + $1.95 Processing Fees)
Includes Registration Costs, Refreshments Throughout Day, and Lunch
Register and Pay Here
SPECIAL PROMOTION!!!!
Any person who purchases their ticket to this event prior to July 31st at 11:59 pm (Mountain Time) will be entered into a drawing to have their ticket cost refunded the day of the event. Deadline is July 31, 2018 at 11:59pm (Mountain Time). Drawing will take place live on Facebook on August 1, 2018 at 11:00am. Must be present the day of the event to receive prize.
Goodland United Methodist Church excitedly announces the Living Proof Simulcast event with Beth Moore on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Along with Beth Moore, one of today’s top women’s ministry leaders, worship pastor, and Dove Award recipient Travis Cottrell will lead worship via simulcast.
Presented by the Nashville-based publishing company LifeWay Christian Resources, Living Proof Live will simulcast from its Huntsville, AL, event, so women across the globe will be able to experience a live Bible study with Beth Moore. Living Proof events bring women from all walks of life together for a weekend of biblical teaching, worship, and encouragement.
Doors open at 8:00am (Mountain Time) and the event begins at 8:20am. Lunch will be provided, as well as snacks during the morning and afternoon. It is anticipated that the event will be over before 4:00pm. The event space is fully accessible. Tickets are available by Eventbrite or by calling the church office.
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New Members to Join
on August 19th
We will be welcoming new members to full membership at Goodland UMC on August 19th during worship. There will also be multiple baptisms during this service. It is not too late to be apart of this group. Are you interested in joining Goodland UMC? Wondering what being a member is about? Would you and/or your children like to be baptized? If any of these questions apply to you, please contact Pastor Zach (zanderson@greatplainsumc.org).
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Life @ Goodland UMC
Sunday, June 24
FSH Reserved until 10:00 am
9:15 am Adult Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
Sunday, July 1
Communion Sunday
9:15 am Adult Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
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Prayer List
| Jeanne Harding, Diane Feese, Alberta Hayden, Lynda Alvater, J.B. McClure, Lois Sieck, R.K. Driver, Marsha McGillivray, Alvin Zimbleman, Marsha Smith, Iris Irvin |
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Sundays 10:30am
Wednesday Nite Live 6:30-7:30pm
(Pre-K through 6th Grade)
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Radio devotions are broadcasted through KLOE 730AM and KKCI 102.5FM here in Goodland each weekday at 6:10 a.m. (MT) They can also be found on our website and Facebook page.
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