Welcome
Nancy’s notes
From the Pastor’s Heart
- days are full of starts and stops and in-betweens. We move from bed to coffee pot, from family to appointments, from hello to goodbye, from place to place…. The pattern of our days spills over to shape our weeks and leave us with lives full of coming and going and transitions. Rarely are we still. Rarely do things remain the same. Change, as they say,
is about the only constant. Or is it?
Author Joan Chittister points to a different answer in her book, Wisdom Distilled from the Daily, when she writes of statio. Statio comes from the Greek word stasis, which means “to stand still." Rooted in the Benedictine monastic community, Statio is the practice of stopping outside the chapel door for a few minutes before entering for worship. Chittister writes,
The practice of statio is meant to center us and make us conscious of what we're about to do and make us present to God who is always present to us. Statio is the
desire to do consciously what I might otherwise do mechanically. Statio is the virtue of presence.
- goes on to say that it is not restricted to monastery use. We can actually practice it at any time of transition. It makes us more mindful of what is happening around us and draws us into God’s presence. It can be as simple as when you leave your house in the morning, you pause on the threshold of the doorway and your day and invite God to go with you and to open your eyes to his presence.
Or statio can happen in the middle
- your day, when you’re stuck in unavoidable delays, waiting for appointments that start late, or sitting at long traffic lights or carpool lane. Instead seeing them as wasted time, they can be a transition space and an invitation to stop and breathe, to remember God’s presence with us, and to invite God to guide us as we go to the next thing on our schedule. Any in-between moment can become a portal to grace if we stop, stand still, and remember that we stand in the presence God.
- we live days full of transitions. As a congregation we are also in a time of transition. Last week we announced that the Bishop has reappointed me to serve FUMC, Lafayette and Kaplan UMC beginning July 1. The Conference has also realigned the charge so that beginning July 1, we will be yoked with FUMC, Mansfield, and Rev. Joseph Guo will serve both churches as pastor. Joseph is a man of strong faith and witness, and I feel you will be blessed by his leadership. Bethel UMC will be on a charge by themselves, and Rev. Sam Wheless will be their pastor. That’s a lot of change, and there will be decisions that have to be made about things like worship times and office hours. You will hear more about that in the coming weeks. For now, I ask that you hold each of the congregations involved and our leadership in your prayers. I am always amazed by the way God can work in the midst of big changes when we keep our focus on him.
- this reminds me of the creation story in the first chapter of Genesis: “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” In the beginning … in that transition time between void and life, between formless and empty and abundant and full … there was God. And God hovered. I imagine the chaos quivering and contorting and roiling those deep waters. But God is still, and unconcerned that the waters might rise up and overtake. How could they, after all? Then God spoke, and the waters stilled and parted. Beauty, order, and abundance emerged.
I believe that God is with us in times of transition, hovering over the chaos of our lives, ready to again create abundant beauty and bring forth order. And I believe God invites us to hover with him, to be still in God’s presence and watch what God creates next!
So let us stop for a moment, breathe out a prayer for these transitions ahead, and step into a portal of grace.
Together in Service to Christ,
pastor nancy
pastor nancy
Email: wofford.nancy@gmail.com
At Logansport FUMC: (318) 697-4601
Announcements
We have seven new members!
- have seven new members! Hayley (Farmer) Deas joined our church on April 7, transferring her membership from Union Springs Baptist Church in Converse, LA. She and Kyle are already at work singing in the choir and working with our youth. On April 21, six of our youth were confirmed as full members of Logansport First United Methodist Church. are happy to have all of them!
Graduating high school seniors
Graduating high school seniors who will be recognized during the worship service on May 19 are Nick Shoalmire, Madison Magee, and Collin Achee’. We are proud of these students, and wish them well as they begin the next phase in their lives.
Woodye Garmany Circle of our United Methodist Women will not meet during the summer months. Regular monthly meetings will resume on September 26.
Church directory
Some of us have changed information
and/or deleted telephone land lines. If this is the case for you, please update your information in the church directory. To edit your information:
- Log into the church directory app (Instant Church directory)
- Click on the 3 bars in the top left corner of the home screen.
- Select “Edit My Family”
- Make necessary changes
- Click “Save”
- Click “Submit Changes”
If you would like to be a Lay Reader to help lead worship
email Pastor Nancy (wofford.nancy@gmail.com) for more information. Older elementary children, youth & adults are all invited to serve in this way.
June communion
Marsha McCoy
FUMC Job Description Maintenance Personnel
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BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Logansport First United Methodist Church
MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES
Part 1:
SCOPE OF WORK: The Maintenance Personnel is responsible for monitoring and
caring for the buildings, grounds and property of Logansport First United
Methodist Church.
REPORTS TO: Pastor and/or Church Liaison
JOB STATUS: Part-time (approximately 5-10 hours per week)
Logansport First United Methodist Church’s Responsibility
1. Furnish a maintenance notebook with a written schedule of the work
required, its frequency, weekly request(s), and timesheet.
2. Identify a contact person to serve as liaison between the Maintenance
Personnel and the church.
3. Furnish tools and supplies necessary to perform the expected duties.
Church liaison and Maintenance Personnel will prepare a list of needed
tools and supplies.
4. Comply with all federal and state tax laws, as required. (Provide
Maintenance Personnel with a Tax Form 1091.)
Maintenance Personnel’s Responsibility
1. Monitor the maintenance of the functional systems of the church to
include, but not limited to: A/C and heating, lighting, plumbing, electrical,
building structures, properties and grounds.
2. Record time and work performed on form provided by the church.
3. Do not use any of the following items to clean any surface: steel wool or
any abrasive cleaners, such as Comet, Ajax, dry Spic & Span, etc.)
4. Store all tools, materials and supplies in a safe and orderly manner.
5. Notify the pastor or church liaison of any breakdowns, malfunctions, or
problems.
6. Report any personal accident or injury to the pastor or church liaison within
12 hours.
7. Leave lights off and doors locked upon completion of work.2
Part 2: FREQUENCY OF WORK
A. WEEKLY
1. Walk through all areas of the church checking for maintenance needs
such as running toilets, (see “as needed” list and complete any jobs)
2. Check folder for weekly maintenance request(s) from pastor or church
liaison.
B. QUARTERLY
1. Use a cleaning solution, brushes, cloths and/or sponges to clean all grills
and air registers in Sanctuary and Education Buildings.
2. Clean fan blades.
3. Clean door entry thresholds
4. Replace all filters (heat, A/C, Ice maker); mark date on filters before
installing.
C. AS NEEDED
1. Light bulbs – replace as needed both inside and outside
2. Clean light fixtures
3. Toilets – repair as needed
4. Hang banners in sanctuary as requested by pastor
5. Set-up for church functions as requested
6. Wipe clean tables and chairs after each use
7. Pick up trash around grounds
8. Check for and/or treat fire ants around grounds
9. Clean trash receptacles inside and outside
10. Empty playground trash; replace trash bag
10. Weed-eat around church signs on Marshall Highway, Highways 5 & 84
11. Pull weeds in church playground area
12. Routine maintenance, upkeep or other tasks at church and parsonage as
requested by church pastor or liaison.
FUMC Job Description Custodian
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BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Logansport First United Methodist Church
CUSTODIAN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Part 1:
SCOPE OF WORK: The Custodian is responsible for cleaning and care of the
Sanctuary and Education buildings of Logansport First United Methodist Church.
REPORTS TO: Pastor and/or Church Liaison
JOB STATUS: Part-time (approximately 5 hours per week)
Logansport First United Methodist Church’s Responsibility
1. Furnish a written schedule of the work required and its frequency
2. Provide a timesheet to record work performed
3. Furnish a contact person to serve as liaison between the Custodian and the
church.
4. Furnish janitorial space
5. Furnish cleaning tools and supplies, including but not limited to:
consumables such as cleaning solutions/supplies/tools, toilet tissue, paper
towels, trash liners, etc. Church liaison and custodian will prepare of list of
cleaning supplies for the church to purchase.
6. Comply with all federal and state tax laws, as required. (Provide custodian
with a Tax Form 1091 for tax reporting.)
Custodian’s Responsibility
1. Clean all areas of the Sanctuary and Education buildings of the church
based on the attached cleaning schedule. Under no circumstances are any
of the following items to be used to clean any surface: steel wool or any
abrasive cleaners, such as Comet, Ajax, dry Spic & Span, etc.
2. Record time and work performed on form provided by the church.
3. Store all tools and cleaning materials in a safe and orderly manner.
4. Notify the church liaison of any problems that may come to their attention
5. Report any personal accident or injury to the pastor or church liaison within
12 hours.
6. Leave lights off and doors locked upon completion of work.2
Part 2: FREQUENCY OF WORK
A. WEEKLY
1. Empty all trash receptacles and place in container on back porch of
Education Building. Make sure that the outside container is tightly
closed. Replace liners in trash receptacles.
2. Floors
a. Sweep or mop (either dust or damp) all floors not carpeted.
b. Sweep and/or dust mop hardwood floor on stage in Fellowship Hall.
c. Remove all black marks (sole markings) from floors.
d. Scored concrete floors should be vacuumed to remove loose dirt, then
damp mopped with a weak solution of mopping detergent, such as Mr.
Clean or Top Job. (NO wax.)
e. Vacuum all rugs and carpeted areas, as well as under desks, pews, and
chairs.
3. Notify contact person of spots on carpets and/or upholstered furniture.
4. Dust all surfaces, including pulpit furniture, altar, and chancel rails. Dust
organ and piano with a non-wax compound such as Endust.
5. Clean all door glass.
6. Remove fingerprints from doors, walls, mirrors, etc.
7. Thoroughly clean restrooms, including dispensers, receptables, toilets,
basins, stall partitions, and mirrors. Mop floors.
8. Clean and disinfect drinking fountains.
9. Check all entryways including porch ceilings for cleanliness.
10.Sweep and vacuum all doormats.
11.Empty mop buckets into large drain basin in inner courtyard.
12.Remove items left in pews. Return Bibles and hymnals to the pew backs.;
Children’s materials to the children’s worship basket, left items to a table
in the Narthex, and trash to the receptacle.
B. MONTHLY
1. Dust church pews and vacuum pew cushions.
2. Dust and/or vacuum window sills, baseboards, and wainscoting in
sanctuary, foyer and hallways of main building. (May want to clean a
different section each week, so that ALL areas are cleaned each month.)3
C. QUARTERLY
1. Dust and/or vacuum window sills, baseboards and wainscoting in
Education Building (i.e. Fellowship Hall, hallways, kitchen, SS rooms in
both buildings, offices in main building. (May want to clean a different
section each week, so that ALL areas are cleaned at least quarterly.)4
AGREEMENT OF/FOR CUSTODIAL WORK PERFORMED
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LOGANSPORT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
PART 1: Scope of Work
Logansport First United Methodist Church’s Responsibility
Custodian’s Responsibility
PART 2: Frequency of Work
1. WEEKLY
2. MONTHLY
3. QUARTERLY
EMPLOYMENT CLAUSE: First United Methodist Church of Logansport requires
employees to follow the standards of conduct outlined in the United Methodist
Book of Discipline and to comply with the Safe Sanctuary Policies of the church.
The signatures below indicate acceptance of the terms of this custodial
agreement between Logansport First United Methodist Church and
_________________________, custodial contractee. The terms of this agreement
begin on ________________ and continue until either the church or custodian
provide notice of intent to terminate terms of this agreement. Compensation for
services performed shall be _________________.
__________________________________
Custodian (Printed Name/Signature)
__________________________________
Sheila Clark, Trustee Chairperson
__________________________________
FUMC Liaison
FUMC Job Application
