Don Baumbach Funeral

The community of faith gathered this morning (May 31st) to say farewell to Don Baumbach, a member of long standing here at First UMC in Sidney. Don valiantly fought cancer for eight years and in the end willing went to his heavenly home.

Phyl Holmead read the scriptures and the Wesley Four provided the inspirational music which Don loved so much.

Pastor Charles Alkula offered a homily which reflected upon Don's love of family, church, and his Huskers!

What a special day this was and we will appreciate the witness of Don for a long time to come.

The Baptism of Aiden John Muhs

The highlight of the last Sunday in May was the baptism of Aiden John Muhs, son of Mitch and Melissa Muhs (and brother of Carson!) at our 10:00 service. Proud family members joined a proud congregation in welcoming a new member to the household of God.

This Sunday was also the last Sunday with two services for the remainder of the summer. Starting June 1st there will be one service at 9:00 a.m.

Get Ready for Vacation Bible School

God's Big Back Yard is the theme of this year's VBS program. Brenda Jessen is heading up the effort again and a display was provided in the Welcome Center with information about this amazing ministry.

Spread the word, June 2 - 6, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. here at the First UMC in Sidney!!!

Trinity Sunday

What a wonderful day to come together and worship the Living God! We were able to lift up our three graduates, share in fellowship and look ahead to the next mystery God has for us.

Printz - Roelle Wedding

Jason Roelle and Sheri Printz were joined together in holy matrimony this afternoon in a ceremony that attracted a large congregation of family and friends. The couple will reside near Peetz.

IMPORTANT SUMMER WORSHIP NEWS

In an effort to reduce expenses this summer, First UMC will offer a combined worship service at 9:00 a.m. Most Sundays the service will be held in the chapel.

Nothing But Nets Brunch

Thanks to Mitch Muhs with the UMM and Janet Rosenbaum with the UMYF, $240 was raised for the Nothing But Nets campaign! That amount is doubled thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation!! So that means that 48 nets will be donated and that translates into lives that are saved. Great job to everyone involved.

Pentecost Sunday

What a special day this was! We celebrated the birth of the church with a brass trio, children's choir and a Nothing But Nets brunch.

Thanks to everyone who made this day so wonderful!

Mother's Day Eve

A blessed Pentecost weekend to you! Our prayers are with everyone who worships the living God and to those with mothers visiting this weekend, we pray that love be the gift you give!!

Memorial Health Center Communion Service

The fellowship that meets at the MHC chapel gathered this morning for a communion service. Carrie Balfour graciously provided the musical setting.

The love of God was evident in the room as ten residents made the trek to the chapel. Praise God for such faithful people.

Fellowship Time - May 4, 2008

The snow of two days ago is gone already and the atmosphere this morning was bright and sunny! Bill and Bea Dinkel celebrated their 50th anniversary with their church family between services this morning and the fellowship was as bright as the conditions outside!

Pastor Charles had a treat this morning when the members of the Third Grade class presented him with a bead cross they had made that morning. Bob Long has done such a wonderful job this year with this special group!

UMW Spring Breakfast

The United Methodist Women came together for a joint Unit breakfast this morning. Braving the wind and coming rain/snow, the ladies came together to celebrate the year that was and what is to come!