Enews
Kerman United Methodist Church Enews
March 19, 2021
Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed.
Cherish the time you have, and the memories you share. Being friends with someone is not an opportunity, but a sweet responsibility.
In Church Service
While we don’t know when we will return to in-person worship, Denise Curtis is writing the protocols and measuring the sanctuary, including a seating guide. Also she has to list the training of ushers, greeters, temperature takers, worship material bagging, as well as the names of people doing each of these volunteer jobs. She will submit the protocols to the district superintendent by the end of next week.
Email Response
Please response “Got It” to this email if you received it. The church is working on updating email addresses. One way to do that is to find out who is not receiving the email news.
Zoom access to KUMC worship
KUMC Worship – 10am Sundays, with Pastor Jola; hosted by Dan Fought. Meeting ID 836 4231 1789; Password, 101986; or click on: https://us02web.zoom.us/i/828914368?pwd=ZFhRZOc5ZXZhcTQrdUVxZEFwa1RnQT09
YouTube Worship
If it is more convent for you to watch Sunday’s service later in the week you can do so on YouTube. Go to the YouTube web site. Type in Kerman United Methodist Church. Tap the Sunday you would like to watch.
Zoom access to KUMC Bible Study with Pastor Jola
1-2:30pm Wednesday, hosted by Dan Fought:
Meeting ID: 828 0914 3468 Password: 017079
Bottle Caps Needed
Marilyn Felker is in need of 1200 bottle caps, the size of milk bottle caps: any color, any brand as game pieces. She has made 50 games for needy children in Mendota as Christmas gifts. Start collecting NOW.
Egg Cartons
Please save your empty egg cartons. The Food Band is in need of them to use to divide egg flats. Email Dan Fought dfought1@gmail.com to make arrangements to turn them in.
Kerman United Methodist Church Finances
Thank you to all of you who have been sending your donations to the church. We are blessed with God’s presence. The church facilities expenses need to be met. Please send your donation to the church or deposit it online.
On-Line Donating
Thanks to all who have been making donations on-line. Would you like to make your donations to the church on-line? Go to your bank website, find the bill pay. Set up an account per instructions of your bank. Name the recipient: finance@KermanUMC.org. Or finance@kermanumc.org.
Your name and donation amount will be listed on the Church’s bank statement; therefore the Financial Secretary will be able to record your giving on your giving record.
Pastor’s Discretionary Fund
This designated fund can be accessed by the pastor and at the pastor’s discretion. It is used for emergency relief to families in need. Donations to this fund can be sent to KUMC and marked, “Pastor’s Discretionary Fund”.
Prayers of Joy
Axton Kreig Worsham – born 3/15/21, weighing 7# 4oz., measuring 21”, grandson of Kelly DeKneef
Having received Covid 19 shot/shots
Moore Grandchildren Having a play day and sleep over with Grandpa & Grandma
This day of life!
Being employed
Prayers of Concern
Maribel Castro-Soto – peace and confort
Phillip Bowen, Jerry Steffen, Irma Montalvo
All who are grieving deaths of loved ones
Recent losses – Bland Family. Manha Family
All affected by Coronavirus – health, peace, comfort, income, and support
For those working on COVID-19 in testing and treatment, especially health care workers
For our KUMC elders, sheltered in place and having health problems
Kerman Community Food Bank
KCFB continues to open for assistance to those in need on Thursdays 10am-12pm. Hispanic-related foods, spam, canned fruit, tuna, and baking mix, can be dropped off at the KCFB, 14660 W. D St., 9:30-10am on Thursdays.
Cash donations are also welcome as fresh food items are purchased weekly. Make checks payable to Kerman Community Food Bank and drop them off at the food bank or mail them to:
Kerman Community Food Bank
P.O. Box 438
Kerman, CA 93630
Time and Talent Volunteers: Join our faithful KCFB workers helping to feed God’s children by volunteering at KCFB, 14660 W. D Street, 9:30am-12pm on Thursdays.
Kerman United Methodist Church
3095 N Madera Ave.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 846-8686
Web site: www.kermanumc.org
Church e-mail: office@kermanumc.org
Rev. Jola Bortner, Pastor
(209) 483-0385
Email: pastor@kermanumc.org
Weekly Worship Service
Sundays at 10am – Worship Service live-streamed via Zoom
(see article above “Worship”)
Invite someone to zoom into our Worship or Bible Study!
Our Mission and Vision
The Mission of the United Methodist Church
(including Kerman United Methodist Church)
“To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world”
Kerman UMC Vision Statement
Kerman United Methodist Church will:
REACH – Unchurched people
TEACH – Believers to fully love Jesus
MEND – Broken lives
SEND – Disciples into ministry
Kerman UMC Motto
“To Know Christ and Make Him Known”
We strive to be
“The People Loving Place.