Chappell and Lodgepole UMC Parish Blog

February 2011 Parish Newsletter

2011-02-22T10:51:00.000-07:00

From the Desk of Pastor Ezekiel

WHAT IS NEEDED IN OUR DAY? HOLINESS

Greetings in the name of the one who was…and is…and is to come, Jesus Christ!

We are living in a marvelous time to be a fully-devoted follower of Jesus. I believe what the world needs is what we distinctively have to offer…a winsome, attractive, articulate, vibrant faith that not only captures our hearts with the captivating love of God, but also flows out of us in the way we live our lives and love each other as the people of God.

In 1974, Archbishop Fulton Sheen said, “Christians today are witnessing the end of Christendom (the Christian political, economic and social life that should not be confused with Christianity), and must be prepared to face the change, “He said, “The end is evident from today’s paganism, seen in such things as the disregard for life’s sanctity and growing dishonestly.” He said, “Civilizations die about every 500 years as Christendom is doing, and barbarism reigns until a new civilization is born. It’s a passive barbarism today, not the savage kind, and we have to be prepared as Christians to do something about the situation.” He suggested three things:

1. Accept the times as an opportunity; we are challenged by a secular world. That is why these are great days. We have the opportunity to say, “Lord, I am yours. I am willing to stand up and be counted.”

2. Don’t become identified with the world. We are not called to save order as it exists at the present—although it doesn’t mean we are not to be involved in it. But we are separate from it. As Christians, we have a specific way of saving the world.

3. Be a creative minority. We must be so very different from the rest of humanity that they will want to be with us. They’ll see our peace, convictions and joy.”

He concluded, “There is only one effective argument left today: holiness. This modern world has heard and rejected all others.”

What we distinctively have to offer is holiness of heart and life. By holiness, I am not simply talking about a list of “do’s” and “don’ts”…or permissions and prohibitions. I am talking about what Wesley called being made perfect in love. Giving lordship of our lives over to Jesus…receiving forgiveness of sins and release from our love for sin…allowing the life and character of Jesus to be formed in us…and allowing the attractiveness of this gospel of love to flow in every area of our lives. That is what we distinctively have to offer.
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Tengecha Water Project Potluck by Alice Koech

Thank you so much for your support both financially and in prayers for the Tengecha Water Project. Thank you for contributing during the potluck on 1/30/2011 as well as during Christmas as you gave towards the Well project. Your giving exceeded our expectation. We are truly thankful to you and most of all to God.

During the potluck, we had a chance of tasting some Kenyan food including: Mandazi (fried bread), Samosa (bread stuffed with beef), Chapati (flat bread), Chicken curry in coconut sauce, Ugali (corn meal mash), Pilau (fried spiced rice with carrots and beef), Sukuma wiki (collard greens), and Mokimo (mashed potatoes with peas and corn). Thanks to Maribeth for helping cut some of the food up. We had approximately 65 members attend this event.

We watched a video that Alice made with UMCOR’s help when she went to New York in October. In the video, the need for drinking water is highlighted. We also had the adult drama ministry debut of their skit entitled “Is It Love or Noise”. Wanda Paulsen also gave a presentation on the trip that she and others from our church took to Kenya several years ago. We all enjoyed the evening!

As I shared during the potluck, the project is underway as a new hydrogeological survey has been conducted and now awaiting the report from this survey. Drilling will begin thereafter. The total cost of drilling one well from start to finish (including pump and pump house) is approximately $25,000. So far, we have $15,000.00 plus the money raised from our churches ($1406.50 on 1/30/11 and $1025.00 from December 2010. So far a total of $2431.50 has been sent to UMCOR by our parish). The project committee in the village also wrote a proposal to UMCOR for funding of up to $10,000.00. We are thankful to UMCOR as they have helped in connecting us with other UM churches; who are now interested in supporting the project. The village of Tengecha and 2 other villages close by desperately need clean drinking water. We hope that a total of 3 wells will be drilled. We are starting with one well and as God provides, we hope that the other wells will be drilled as well.

Keep praying for the success of this project and thanks again for your support.
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The Youth Group would like to thank all of those that supported our “Souper” Bowl Luncheon and Pizza Fundraiser. Your support was greatly appreciated!

The Youth Group will be taking a ski trip to Snowy Range on March 11th. If you would like to be an adult sponsor, please contact Karla Criswell.

The United Methodist Junior High Youth Group is meeting on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month in the youth room of the Chappell United Methodist Church. They have made plans for the year and if you would like to be a part of this group please contact Karla Criswell at 308-874-2569 to learn more.
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Final Totals for Conference 2010 Mission Shares

Chappell UMC 22.58% Lodgepole UMC 22.29%

How did we compare to the other districts in the state?

Elkhorn Valley—91.10%; Gateway– 90.58%; Prairie Rivers– 90.06%; Missouri River– 86.34%; Great West -83.37%; Blue River– 82.62%

The Great West District’s churches finished the 2010 year at 99.6% of their goal for District Ministries. This is a 2% improvement over 2009! In fact, only one church in the district did not meet their 100% goal.
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Lodgepole Facts & Figures
January Attendance-138
Average persons a Sunday-28
Offerings/Expenses-$4,031.00/$3,588.49

Chappell Facts & Figures
January Attendance-377
Average persons a Sunday-75
Offerings/Expenses-$8146.36/$9158.62

Parish Expenses-$5,694.78

For those members who are on our Prayer Chain and don’t live in the parish we are looking for current addresses so that cards and letters may be sent to them. We also have a list of those from Chappell and Lodgepole if you would like to send to them.
They are:
A. Kenny Yoder: WEL-Life@Ogallala, 1640 N Spruce St. Apt, 206 Ogallala, NE 69153
B. Dorthe Jensen: Centennial Park Retirement Village, 510 Centennial Circle, North Platte, NE 69101
C. Dessie Redwine: 404 W 6th St. Apt. 14 Oshkosh, NE 69154-5016
D. Shirley Yanney: #43 Sloan Estates 2550 Craig Ave, Sidney NE 69162-2632
E. Elizabeth Borm: #40 MHC & H 645 Osage St, Sidney NE 69162-1799
F. Burton Smith: #6 MHC & H 645 Osage St, Sidney NE 69162-1799
G. Vera Gillham: # east wing Golden Living 1435 Toledo St, Sidney, NE 69162
H. Bob Hayes: #204 Golden Living 1435 Toledo St, Sidney, NE 69162
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Here’s your link to the Great West District February 2011 newsletter:
http://www.greatwestumc.org/clientimages/43432/feb%202011.pdf
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PRAYER 101 – A CLASS FOR US ALL!
Prayer is at the core of who we are as Christians. However, far too often, we fall short of Jesus’ expectation of “When {not if} you pray…” [3 times in Matthew; once in Luke]. So, what do we do about it? I have assembled a class with this in mind – and am willing to teach it anywhere I can! So what’s involved: We use clay, beads, fabric, etc. for “hands-on” activities; We talk about prayer from Scripture and early writers; We talk about unanswered/answered prayers; We talk about “why” we should pray; We talk about prayer postures and We learn about many tools to help with prayer. You might say this is pretty basic, and it is, that’s the point – it’s for anyone wanting to learn about prayer, and wanting to be encouraged in starting or improving their prayer life! The class takes 3 hours, and all are invited to come, however I wouldn’t recommend youth under confirmation age. As a “prayer starter” for confirmation, this is great – I use it for my own confirmands. I would ask that you as a “host” church do a lot of advertising within your congregation as well as other churches in your town(s) – prayer isn’t denominational, ya know… Would you also be willing to have coffee/tea and some snacks for breaks? Cost for the class is $5 per person (or free-will basket) to cover materials. If you’re intrigued, let’s talk: Pastor Corey Jenkins, 308-360-0953 or crstrnr@gmail.com. If interested there is a sign-up sheet going around so that we can start planning.
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Prayers are asked for: family and friends of Dr. James E. Thayer at his passing; Vi Bauer, family and friends of Barry Bauer at his passing; Isela Addison; the family and friends of Ada Taylor at her passing; Kathie Stapleton-granddaughter of Bob and Norma Wright; Bob Faustman; Sid Diffendaffer; Sami Baltzell, daughter of Christy (Administrative Assistant to our DS); the family and friends of Virginia Hubbard at her passing; Sharrol Rundquist; Pastor Gary Wilson; Shirley Yanney and her family; Peggy and Greg Gade (daughter-in-law and son of Velma Gade); Vera & Bob Gillham; Colton Riley; Marian Dotson; Margaret Klingman; Chad Meyer, son of Jeff and Dineen Rhodes; L. Moonyeen Kimbrough; Bob and Coralie Hayes; Karen and Lester Reichman; Jacob Peters-nephew of Alan and Susan Peters; Larry Kenney; Peggy and Lee Byrd; individuals who cannot be with their families; Our Parish, State, Country and World; persons hurting; our loved ones housebound, in the hospital and care facilities; and Our Troops around the world and individuals who are traveling and persons who cannot be here with us today.
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The Ministerial Association Food Pantry Needs for February are for Pasta-noodles, macaroni, boxed dinners, etc. and Dry cereals. Please bring your offerings to church and the Pastor will bring Lodgepole’s to Chappell or you can drop them off at the Chappell church in the back of the sanctuary. They are also collecting the yellow cards that are stamped when you buy your groceries-the filled cards can be left in the box with your food donations also. The Chappell/Lodgepole food pantry is located at the Chappell United Methodist Church is open on the last Tuesday of the month from 4-6 pm.

Pastor has confirmation classes for youth in the 7th and 8th grade. If you have a son or daughter that would like to join this class please contact Pastor at 874-2931 or 874-2930 for more information on the content of the class, time and days.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The volunteer program is up and running again at the Memorial Health Center in Sidney. The "Gift Box" shop was re-opened in September and volunteers are needed so that it can be opened on a daily basis. Volunteers are needed to assist with activities in Extended Care and volunteers are also needed to provide compassionate caring in Hospice. If you find you have a few hours a month to share with others please call Vickie Smith at 874-3268 or 874-4485 or you can call the hospital at 254-5825 and ask to speak to Evie Parsons. Volunteers are a vital part of any health care system and the rewards become a Gift from God.

Lay Speaking Course online! Go to http://beadisciple.com/layspeakingministries.html to register. After completion, please document this course and attach to your LSM Annual Report. I welcome your questions and comments. Please direct to Bob Aderholt at bobmary@windstream.net, 402.752.3317(H), 402.460.7679(C). An Advanced Training class will be held in North Platte on March 25-26th, 2011 (Friday evening and all day Saturday). Registration is due Friday, March 18th, 2011 and this is being brought to us by our Great West District. Form can be obtained by calling the parish office.
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Lodgepole United Methodist Church
9:00 am-Sundays Worship Service
12:30 pm-Tuesdays Bible Study for Women
7:00 pm-Wednesdays/Fridays AA group meets

Chappell United Methodist Church
9:30 am-Sunday school classes for adults and children (Sept.-May)
10:45 am-Sunday Worship Service (nursery is provided for children) NEED VOLUNTEERS
7:00 pm-2nd Monday of each month-Chappell Ad Council; these meetings are open to all members-library/parlor
7:00 pm-Mondays-TOPS weight loss group-fellowship hall-Erica Priest
9:15 am-Tuesdays Prayer Group-overflow area
11:30 am-2nd Tuesday of each month-Commodities truck from Scottsbluff is on the west side of the Chappell UMC-this program is for anyone from Big Springs, Oshkosh, Chappell or Lodgepole; helps children under 5 who are off of the WIC program, postpartum women and anyone of the age of 60 and there are income guidelines.
4:00-6:00 pm-4th Tuesday of the month the Chappell/Lodgepole food pantry is open in the Chappell UMC.
7:00 pm-Tuesdays Ladies Bible Study-library-Ann Lembke
7:00 pm-Tuesdays AA group meets-youth room
9:00 am-Every other Wednesday-Bible Study at MMCC with Pastor
4:00 pm-Wednesdays Drama Group-library
4:15 pm-Wednesdays Confirmation class-youth room
7:00 pm-Wednesdays Choir Practice-Sanctuary
12:30 pm-Thursdays Prayer Group-overflow area
7:00 pm-AA group meets-youth room

Notices for Lodgepole:
1. The choir is in need of more members. Practice is at 8:00 am on Sunday morning before the church service.
2. The Lodgepole Sunday service time has been extended to 10:15 am with a 9:00 am start.
Fifteen members attended the Quarterly Potluck held on Sunday, January 16th at 5:00 pm at Lodgepole.
Mark and Gabriella Jones performed at the Lodgepole UMC on Sunday, January 30th during the morning worship service.

Notices for Chappell:
1. The church is accepting donations of janitorial supplies of Kleenex, paper towels, toilet paper, Lysol bathroom cleaner, pledge furniture polish, and trash bags (small, 13-gal, and 30-gal). Please put donations in the flower room. Thank you to those who have donated-including the AA group.
2. For those wishing to use the churches for meeting purposes, we have a building use form in the parish office that we would like to have you fill out. This is to help us with our church calendar and room planning.
3. Next Ad Council meeting for Chappell will be Monday, February 14, 2011 at 7:00 pm.
4. The Choir is asking for more MEMBERS of the congregation to sing with them. Practice is at 7:00 pm on Wednesdays in the sanctuary.
5. There are many dishes and other miscellaneous items down in the kitchen of the Chappell UMC from funeral dinners and potlucks. If you have brought anything in the last six months please be sure to check and see if anything belongs to you.
6. If you have a prayer request-please remember that you may place that request in an envelope and place the envelope in the Prayer Requests Box in the back of the sanctuary. The Prayer Groups that meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays will then pray for your need.
7. The Ladies Bible Study was cancelled from Tuesday, February 1st because of the weather. However it will meet on Tuesday, February 8th at 7:00 pm in the library for the first time. Questions please speak to Ann Lembke.
8. The Chappell United Methodist Church has Children’s Church during the church service. Children will come to church with their parents and then after the offering, the children-ages preschool through fourth grade will be invited to come downstairs for fellowship, songs and fun. There is a need for two volunteers each Sunday to lead Children’s Church. Please see the clipboard to volunteer for Children’s Church.
9. We hold Sunday school class for the Children at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings upstairs and Adult Sunday school class is downstairs in the Fellowship Hall at the Chappell UMC. We are in need of volunteers to help teach, act as helpers or act as substitutes for the present teachers. We would like everyone to know that Adult Sunday school is at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall with David Lee teaching. We have enough children that we could have a younger elementary class, an older elementary class and a middle school class if we only had more people willing to help.
10. Our Chappell Sanctuary is equipped with “Quiet Bags” for children in our worship service. An usher can help you get a “Quiet Bag” to provide quiet activities for restless children. As the service concludes, please put everything back inside the bag, and return it, for use another week. Please pick up your pew as you leave. Thank you.
11. Due to computer issues the yearly tax statements that are usually given out to members by the Chappell UMC can’t be prepared this year. However we can prepare these by hand for those members needing them for tax purposes. If you are one of the members that does need a statement please call the parish office or stop by and leave your name and a statement will be prepared and sent out to you as soon as possible. The parish office is located at 346 Babcock or you may call 308-874-2931. Thank you and we are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.
12. The Chappell Worship Service is still being recorded and shown on cable TV on the local channel on Wednesdays about midmorning the first time and the services are repeated throughout the day. The church office also has copies of the service on DVD that can be checked out for anyone that would like to view the service or missed at any time.
13. If you aren’t able to drive to the Chappell Worship Service at 10:45 am or Sunday School at 9:30 am and would like a ride to the church to attend please call the church by Friday and we will arrange for you to be picked up and brought to activities and then taken back to your residence.

Turmoil, More, Turmoil.
Where does it end, LORD?
It will continue till Jesus returns
The Revelation is end of time.

Feed my sheep is your Job
Job will tell you how to endure
Feed my sheep when you can.
Hungry Greedy People, Fight for Food, Materialism

Feed my sheep till Jesus comes
I will be with you to the end of time
Through the earthquake, wind and fire
Till the valley of the shadow is no more.

Yes I will feed your sheep, LORD
Get me out of my prison of narrow-mindedness
Help me speak out, fight for justice
Let Your praise and glory be heard around the world.
By Coralie Hayes

February 2011 District Newslestter

2011-02-22T10:37:00.001-07:00

Here’s the link to February’s district newsletter.

http://www.greatwestumc.org/clientimages/43432/feb%202011.pdf

Please see the attachments as well below.

GREAT WEST DISTRICT

Lay Speaking Ministries Advanced Training at North Platte FUMC

“Lay Speakers Teach Adults” Led by: Bob Aderholt (CLS) & TBA

Friday evening and all day Saturday, March 25 & 26, 2011

Lay Speakers Teach Adults is designed to help provide church leaders with a basic understanding of the ways in which adults learn and grow.

Where: First United Methodist Church, North Platte 1600 West E St., NE 69101

Time: Friday – 6:30 – 9:30 PM (CDT) (Supper on your own)

Saturday- 8:30AM – 4:30 PM (CDT)

(Lunch will be ordered in and is included in the registration fee)

Cost: $35 – Includes: Lay Speakers Teach Adults course book & Start Here Textbook.

Lodging: Area motels

Class size is limited to the first twelve (12) registations.

Registrations must be received by Friday, March 18th, 2011.

Mail your checks, payable to “Great West District”, with the form below to:

Lay Speaker Training, c/o Great West District Office, PO Box, 56, Ogallala, NE 69153

Scholarship funds may be available. Please check with your local church.

If you have any questions, please contact: Gloria Louch, 308.623.1119, gjlouch@embarqmail.com or Bob Aderholt, bobmary@windstream.net, 402.752.3317 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please register me for the following class: ____Lay Speakers Teach Adults, an Advanced Course

Name____________________________________________ Home Phone_____________________

Mailing Address_________________________________ City______________ Zip______________

Cell Number_______________E/mail address____________________ Church_________________

Your Pastors signature ___________________________________ Date ______________________

Persons of any denomination may attend this training; however, you must be a member of a United Methodist Church to be consecrated as a Lay Speaker

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How to Make Vision Stick

1. State the Vision Simply- If the vision is unclear to you, it will never be clear to the people in your organization. Howard Hendrix said, "If it's a mist in the pulpit, it's a fog in the pew."
2. Cast the Vision Convincingly- Every vision is a solution to a problem.
• Define the problem
• Offer the Solution
• Present a Reason
Key: If you haven't defined the problem, determined the solution, and discovered a compelling reason why now is the time to act, you aren't ready to go public with your vision.
3. Repeat the Vision Regularly- To make the vision stick, you need to find ways to build vision casting into the rhythm of your organization.
4. Celebrate the Vision Systematically- To make vision stick, a leader needs to pause long enough to celebrate wins along the way.
Key: What is celebrated is repeated. Celebrations trump motivational speeches every time.
5. Embrace the Vision Personally- when you embody the vision of your organization, people come to believe that your job is more than just a job for you. Over time it occurs to insiders that you would be doing the same thing even if there weren't an organization to support you.
Key: Sharp people will not embrace the vision that is merely a marketing scheme for someone else's personal agenda. I'm tempted to say ‘no one’ will follow a leader who doesn't live his or her vision. But the truth is, people do it all the time. Eventually, they wake up to discover that they've been used and deceived.
If God has given you a picture of what could be and should be, embrace it fully and refuse to allow the busyness and urgency of life to distract you.
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Camp Staff Application (Please type or print)
Date of Application:__________
Full Name:
Social Security #:
Permanent Address:
Street
City
State
Zip
Phone: ______
Email:____________________________________________
School or Business Address:
Street
City
State
Zip
Phone: ______
Email:____________________________________________
Which camp are you applying to work at? • Camp Comeca • Camp Fontanelle • Camp Norwesca

Which type of position are you applying for? • Paid Staff Position • Volunteer Position

Dates available for employment: From: To:

What type of position do you want at camp? Desired Salary:

Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States? • Yes • No

Do you meet or exceed any minimum age requirements for that position? • Yes • No

Can you perform the essential functions of the job for which you are • Yes • No

applying with or without reasonable accommodation?

Do you currently use illegal drugs? • Yes • No

If you are hired, would you desire or need housing at the camp? • Yes • No

(Living at the camp is a requirement of some positions)

If you are hired, would you desire or need housing for any person(s) • Yes • No

other than yourself at the camp?

Past Work History: Provide a full record of all employment – paid and volunteer – list most recent position first and explain any gaps in employment. Include any positions on camp staff. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. * only complete if you are applying for a paid position.

Dates of Employment Employer Address Position(s) Held Briefly describe your position Reason for Leaving

Supervisor Phone Number Ending Salary

Dates of Employment Employer Address Position(s) Held Briefly describe your position Reason for Leaving

Supervisor Phone Number Ending Salary

Dates of Employment Employer Address Position(s) Held Briefly describe your position Reason for Leaving

Supervisor Phone Number Ending Salary

Dates of Employment Employer Address Position(s) Held Briefly describe your position Reason for Leaving

Supervisor Phone Number Ending Salary

Indicate any employers you do not wish us to contact, and the reason:

Camp Experience: * only complete if you are applying for a paid position.

Dates Camp Location Camper or Staff?

Director Address

Dates Camp Location Camper or Staff?

Director Address

Dates Camp Location Camper or Staff?

Director Address

Dates Camp Location Camper or Staff?

Director Address

Education: High School and Beyond * only complete if you are applying for a paid position.

Years School Major Subjects Degree Granted

References: Three references are needed. Give names and addresses of three persons [not relatives or peers] having knowledge of your character, experience, and work abilities. The camp will send out a form for references to fill out and may be contacted if further information is needed.

Name Address Daytime Phone

Evening Phone

Relationship to you City, State, Zip

Name Address Daytime Phone

Evening Phone

Relationship to you City, State, Zip

Name Address Daytime Phone

Evening Phone

Relationship to you City, State, Zip

Write a brief biographical sketch, including specialized training in camping, and experience or training in other fields which might have a bearing on the position(s) for which you are applying. Attach a separate sheet if necessary.

Camp Program Skills: In the table below, please rate each item based on your Interest (0 = none, 5 = very interested), and your Ability (0 = no experience, 5 = ability to lead/teach others). List and rate other applicable program skills in blank rows. Put a “C” after those in which you have current certification, list expiration date, and attach a copy of your certification.

Interest Ability Interest Ability Interest Ability

Adventure/Challenge Nature Dance (list)

challenge/low ropes course animals/animal care

climbing/repelling astronomy

spelunking/caving birds Music

environmental studies singing

Arts/Crafts flowers song leading

ceramics/pottery forestry guitar

drawing/painting insects other instruments (list)

leather craft rocks/minerals

metal work weather

nature crafts Sports/Fitness/Waterfront

photography aerobics/exercise

woodworking archery

Miscellaneous baseball/softball

Bible Study basketball

Outdoor Skills leading worship bicycling/biking

backpacking academics canoeing

hiking community service fishing

"leave no trace" farming/ranching/ gardening football

orienteering aviation horseback riding

outdoor cooking leadership development/CIT informal games

outdoor living skills computers martial arts

overnights radio/TV/video rafting

tenting storytelling skating (ice, roller, in-line)

wilderness trips teambuilding activities soccer

American Sign Language swimming

foreign language (list) track/field

Drama working with adults volleyball

clowning working with teenagers

puppetry working with young children

theatre

Certifications and Camp Support Staff Skills: In the following list, please check those items in which you have experience and skills. List other applicable skills in blank rows. Mark with a “C” those for which you hold current certification, list expiration date, and attach a copy of your certification.

Business/Administration Health/Safety Facilities Food Service

bookkeeping/accounting basic first aid auto mechanics cooking/meal preparation

computers/technical Red Cross advanced first aid carpentry Food Handler's Permit/Certification

computer software (list) CPR electrical menu planning

wilderness first aid grounds keeping purchasing

registered nurse housekeeping sanitation

lifeguard plumbing

NE UMC Safe Sanctuaries

Answer these questions only if applying for a position requiring driving:

Do you have a valid driver’s license? • Yes • No

State:

Do you have a commercial driver’s license and/or passenger endorsement? • Yes • No

Specify type:

Harassment: NUMC, Inc. (Nebraska United Methodist Camps) policy is to prohibit all forms of harassment by our volunteers/employees. This includes sexual, racial, religious, and other forms of harassment. Have you ever been accused of harassment of any person including, but not limited to, workplace harassment? (Note: a prior accusation is not an automatic bar to employment. The type of accusation and when it occurred will be evaluated by the camp before any decision is made.) • Yes • No

If answering yes, please explain

Criminal Record: Have you ever been convicted of a crime, other than a minor traffic offense? (Note: a prior conviction is not an automatic bar to employment. The type of conviction and when it occurred will be evaluated by the camp before any decision is made). • Yes • No

If answering yes, please explain

AURTHORIZATION AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I hereby represent and warrant that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize any references, or any other person or organization, whether or not identified in this application, to give you any information (including opinions) regarding my character and fitness for volunteer/paid service. In consideration of the receipt and evaluation of this application by NUMC, Inc. (Nebraska United Methodist Camps), I hereby release the camp in which I am applying to volunteer/work and all of directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, and any individual, church, denominational agency or official, references, or any other person or organization, including record custodians, both collectively and individually, and whether or not identified in this application, from any and all liability for damages of whatever kind or nature which may at any time result to me, my heirs, or family, relating to the obtaining, communication, and use of information about me or relating to this authorization on account of compliance or any attempts to comply with the authorization, excepting only the communication of knowingly false information. I further state that I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING RELEASE AND KNOW THE CONTENTS THEREOF AND I SIGN THIS RELEASE AS MY OWN FREE ACT. This is a legally binding release which I have read and understand. I understand that I may consult with an attorney before signing this document. A facsimile or photocopy of this authorization shall be as valid as the original. I further understand that the following checks may be conducted on me, and I consent to any such checks.
- Personal reference

- Safe Sanctuary Background Check

Further, I understand that a copy of my application and references will be retained by the camp in which I am applying for a paid or volunteer position and will become the property of NUMC, Inc. And I have no right to inspect or review this information.

I have read and understand the above provisions, and agree with them.

Printed Name:

Signature: Date:

Please return completed application to:

COMECA CAMP FONTANELLE NORWESCA

Tammy Aubushon, Events Coor. Derek Bergman, Assistant Site Director Mollie Ronge, Site Director

75670 Road 417 9677 County Road 3 79 Camp Norwesca Road

Cozad, Nebraska 69130 Fontanelle, Nebraska 68044 Chadron, Nebraska 69337

Phone: (308) 784-2808 Phone: (402) 478-4296 Phone: (308) 432-3872

Email: comeca@umcneb.org Email: fontanelle@umcneb.org Email: norwesca@umcneb.org

Revised November 2010 (DRB)
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Nebraska United Methodist Camps: Norwesca, Comeca, Fontanelle

Are you enthusiastic about serving others?

Would you enjoy living and working in a beautiful camp setting?

YOU may be who we are looking for…

We are looking for faith-filled people who:

• Have a willingness to work with flexibility as part of a team

• Share a sound understanding of relational ministry

• Desire to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ

• Possess physical and emotional stamina for busy camp life

• Exhibit effective communication and organizational skills

• Exercise the ability to use good judgment

• Enjoy a playful spirit while still understanding leadership boundaries

Camp Fontanelle in Eastern Nebraska - near Fontanelle, NE

Comeca in Central Nebraska - near Cozad, NE

Norwesca in Western Nebraska - near Chadron, NE

We are taking applications for summer staff now through March 1st. Please return your 2011 application to the camp of your choice. Applicants must include 3 references that are not relatives or peers. You will be contacted to set up an interview concerning the position in which you are interested. If you have questions about the summer positions, please contact the camp to which you are applying:

Norwesca

Mollie Ronge

79 Norwesca Rd

Chadron, NE 69337

308-432-3872

Apply online at:

www.norwesca.org

norwesca@umcneb.org

Comeca

Tammy Aubushon

75670 Rd 417

Cozad, NE 69130

308-784-2808

www.campcomeca.com

comeca@umcneb.org

Fontanelle

Derek Bergman

9677 County Rd 3

Fontanelle, NE 68044

402-478-4296

www.campfontanelle.com

fontanelle@umcneb.org