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Park UMC UWIF Special Gathering

From the United Women in Faith of Park United Methodist Church

315 North 6th St., Brainerd, MN

 A SPECIAL INVITATION TO A UWIF GATHERING TO LEARN AND COMMUNE

The United Women in Faith’s purpose is to know God, to develop supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of mission through participation in global ministries of the church. We aim to nurture current members and welcome new women to join us in putting their love into action on behalf of women, children, and youth.

The United Women in Faith Board at Park United Methodist Church in Brainerd would like to invite the women in your church to a Special Gathering.

Did you know that every 30 seconds, someone is being trafficked, and many of these victims are young women? It can happen anywhere! About 10% are actually kidnapped, but the rest are mostly lured away into a life of abuse, slavery,  prostitution, and drugs. We, as Christians and UWIF, need to be aware of this horrible problem, what we can do to prevent it, and what is being done to help youth heal, restore themselves, and finish their education to become whole again. The program is non-denominational.

On Wednesday, August 13, a meal will be served starting at 5:30 pm, followed by a speaker. She is from the newly constructed Freedom Ranch in Crow Wing County. We are sure you will find this program not only interesting but also educational!

Freedom Ranch in Brainerd, Minnesota, is owned and operated by the Rising Hope Foundation. The Rising Hope Foundation was founded by Dave and Vicki Leckie, who were inspired to create the ranch after witnessing the magnitude of sex trafficking. The ranch provides a safe, long-term care and recovery home for young girls rescued from human trafficking. It’s a “SAFE” home, licensed through DHS as a Children’s Residential Facility, following rule 2960, according to the Freedom Ranch website. It helps girls from 12-17 who have been sexually assaulted, trafficked, and exploited.

There is no cost. Gather your members, arrange rides, and JOIN US!

Please contact Mary Jane Reetz with a headcount by Friday, August 8. Email: mjrnature@yahoo.com or 218-828-4277. Be sure to leave a message.

Robert Choate Obituary

In Memory of Robert “Bob” Wilfred Choate, Jr.

April 17, 1947 ~ December 31, 2024

Robert W. Choate, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday afternoon, December 31, 2024, after a five-year battle with lung cancer.

A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at 3 pm at the Motley United Methodist Church on Monday, July 7. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service at the church and following the service over light refreshments.

Robert W. Choate, Jr., was born to Robert W., Sr., and Carol M. Choate on April 17, 1947, in Dayton, OH. He graduated from Fairmont West High School, Kettering, OH, in 1965 and from Purdue University in June of 1970 with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management. Bob was united in marriage to Jomyla Hasty in January of 1969, and they have two children.

He had a long business career, beginning with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance, then with NCR for over 25 years, and finally retiring from AT&T. During his work with AT&T, he had the opportunity for international travel, which took him to an 18-month stay in Australia. He enjoyed putting together videos of his travels and sharing the adventures with others. In 1997, Bob and Jomyla moved to the family property and built their home on the east end of Lake Alexander. Bob also had a home-based business for five years, producing aerial views of the many lakes in Minnesota.

Bob very much enjoyed photography, model railroading, computer games, and reading history, especially World War II, and Science Fiction. He was a member of  MotleyUMC and served on various committees of the church. For several years, he assisted in the sound room and made videos of the numerous church activities to share with the congregation.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and brother-in-law.
He is survived by wife Jomyla; daughter Wendy and wife Jennifer; son Matt and wife Nicole; grandchildren J.T., Madi, Kat, Garrett, and Raegan; sister SanDee; sister-in-law Carolyn, and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Motley United Methodist Church (PO Box 119, Motley, MN 56466) or to the American Cancer Society.

Pastor Greg’s June Message

Good June Disciples,

Welcome to the unofficial beginning of summer. The bugs, the heat, the humidity, everything we’ve all been waiting for.

We have almost made it through the Easter season. We have celebrated the Resurrection, and we have celebrated the Holy Spirit. And even as we continue worshiping through the summer months, let’s continue to pray for the Holy Spirit to continue to bless our congregation. The Spirit is moving! Praise God!

If you didn’t know, June is a very busy month. June 15th is Father’s Day. Also, if you are interested, there are the “Wood Tick Races” in Cuyuna on the 14th. Motley June Fest also takes place on the same day; come to Motley to celebrate and enjoy the parade. Lastly, Minnesota Annual Conference will be taking place June 11-13 at the River’s Edge Conference Center in St. Cloud. The theme for this year is “Created to Love Boldly.”  Which makes me think about us as disciples.

How do we love Boldly?

How do we do it in the context of Christ?

We all understand that love is not always easy.  But in the same way, we are called to unconditionally love all our neighbors.

So, this month, let’s explore our relationships. Let’s see how we can live into the love that Jesus has taught us. Let’s see how we can continue spreading that love.

Friends, this is what we are called to do. This is how they will know us, by our love.

To end, I will be on vacation for two Sundays, June 29th and July 6th. The pulpit will be filled by our friend Rev. Beth Pottratz. I know she will bring the Good News. Please come and show her your support.

God Bless,

Pastor Greg Leslie

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