February 2017Brandenburg United Methodist Church

We probably don’t even realize fully now, but January was a pivotal time in the life of our church. After several months of work, the vision team was able to share with the congregation their discernment about the values of Christ that we want to begin to live out as a church. The mission was stated, and the vision of the kind of church we want to be in the future was brought before the congregation. These focuses will now be the foundation for the plans we de-velop and the decisions we make. In the midst of all that is happening on the level of the whole church there is still the reality of living day to day on the personal level. Mem-bers of our congregation certainly have had their share of grief to deal with and other per-sonal challenges. Over the next few weeks I’m going to be shifting the focus of my messages from topics that address the church to subjects that hit close to home for many people. While we all claim to have faith, we know that life has a way of causing us to doubt, question, and feel like our faith is weakening. Beginning Sunday,

February 5, I’ll be starting a new sermon series titled, “Unshakeable Faith.” We will look at top-ics such as doubt, illness, and failure and how we respond when the foundations of our faith seem in danger of crumbling. I’ll look forward to seeing each of you during this series.

Looking a bit farther ahead, I’m excited about a new series we will be starting in March that will take a look at some subjects addressed in a book by Paul Young from a few years ago called The Shack. There will be a movie of the same name released early in March to coincide with our new series. During this series we will look at relevant scriptures and tackle life’s toughest questions around suffering, forgiveness, loss, and finding a connection with God after tragedy. As we move forward in 2017 let’s take serious-ly our desire to be a church that makes disciples of Jesus Christ, cares more about serving than be-ing served, and desires to build bridges and make connections with people who are looking to con-nect with God and the community of the church.

Jeff Carter

Building Bridges . . . Creating Connections

Connect with JesusConnect in CommunityConnect to Your Purpose and Mission in Life

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FEBRUARY 5 – Youth Serve Sunday9:00 A.M. – The Blend ServiceUshers: Elizabeth Burns, Molly Aebersold, Madelyn Collard, Brooke McElfreshGreeters: Kurt Aebersold, Whitley Wardrip Nate HolleyCommunion Servers Caitlyn Carlaco, Madison Brown Jeff&DeniseCarterIntern: Brett Wilson

11:00 A.M. – Traditional ServiceUshers: Megan and Cole Corley, Tori Aikin, Brooks and Abby NelsonGreeters: Megan Corley, Tori Aikin, Brooks NelsonCommunion Servers Tori Aikin, Abby Nelson, Jeff&DeniseCarter

FEBRUARY 12, 19, 269:00 A.M. – The Blend ServiceUshers: DougAebersold,AndyHawkins, Alec Stone, Joe BurnsGreeters: Narthex – Shirley Aebersold Parish Hall – Ruthie Ackerman Atrium–DonnaFunkWelcome Center: Jessie TrotterChildren’s Church: Val Goins FEBRUARY 12, 19, 2611:00 A.M. – Traditional ServiceTellers: Jennifer Miller, Robyn ProctorUshers: Terry Nelson (Head Usher), Tom Moore, JaneSlinger,MelissaStiff,BenWilsonGreeters: Narthex – Christine Wilson Parish Hall – Betts Price Atrium- 10:00 a.m. – Jim Price 10:00 a.m. – Martha PileWelcomeCenter:ChesterDavisson

Children’s MomentDuringthemonthofFebruary,children’sministriesdirector Val Goins will be sharing snapshots of the new Orange curriculum Team 2:52 is covering. The themeforFebruaryisLOVE!

SERVING OUR CHURCH IN FEBRUARY FEBRUARY EVANGELISM AND CONGREGATIONAL CARE

Evangelism Volunteers for first time guests Ron&MarthaPileAssisted Living & Rehab Visitation Kay Thomas Shut-in Food Preparation Week 1 – Joan Wilson, Robyn Proctor Week 2 – Karen Ilario Week3–KayThomas,DoddiNordyke Week 4 – Joe BurnsShut-in Food Delivery Week 1 – Joan Wilson, Robyn Proctor Week 2 – Karen Ilario Week3–KayThomas,DoddiNordyke Week 4 – John Bruington

Monthly servers are listed in the bulletin the last Sunday of the month and the monthly Steeple Bell.

If you are unable to serve on the day you are scheduled, please make arrangements, when

possible, to switch days with another member.

OurcommunionofferingforFebruary is the“Have a Heart for Seniors” Love Offering tobenefitWesleyManorRetirementHome.In its50-yearhistory,WesleyManorhasneveraskedanyonetomoveawaybecausehisorherperson-alassetswereexhausted. To continue this critical charitable care leg-acy,WesleyManorneedsthehelpofKentuckyUnitedMethodistchurchesandtheirmembers. One hundred percent (100%) of theHave aHeartforSeniorsLoveOfferingdirectlybenefitsWesleyManor’sneedyresidents.Yourgeneroussupportwill enableWesleyManor to continueprovidingaloving,Christian“home”toallofitsresidents,eveniftheycannolongerpayforthefullcostoftheircare.

COMMUNION OFFERING for FEBRUARY

Have a Heart for Seniors

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We are excited to get started in Team 2:52 with our first series of lessons from Orange cur-riculum. The theme for February is Behind the Scenes and we will be talking about love. Follow along on the Parent Cue app.

Looking forward to a great time with the chil-dren! Val

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Online giving option now available

Brandenburg United Methodist Church has set up an online giv-ing option. You may access the online giving option by scanning the QR code to your left or by visiting www.brandenburgumc.com where you will find a $

icon in the upper right corner on the home page.

Clothes Closet Volunteer Schedule

Following are the weeks Brandenburg UMC volunteers are asked to assist at the Meade County Clothes Closet and Food Pantry.

February 13-18March 20-25May 1-6June 12-17July 31-August 5September 4-9October 23-28December 25-30

Dear Church Family,

Thankyouforallyourcaringexpres-sionsofsympathythispastseason.Youbroughtmuchcomfortinthemidstof

illnessandlossinmyfamily. Iwillalwaysappreciateyou! AndthankssomuchforyourgenerousgiftatChristmastime! Sincerely, Cheri Lawrence

Please join us in welcoming our new custodian, Ella Mast, to our church staff. Ella has been serv-ing as our church custodian on an interim basis for the last several months. Effective January 8, she is now “officially” on staff. Ella, who is 22, is the oldest of 11 children. She was born in Ohio and grew up in Kentucky. She and her family now live in Webster. In addition to working at the church, Ella also works at the bakery in Irvington.

Changes and Additions

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BUMC LEADERSHIP 2017Disciplinary Required Committees and Officers

Committee on Lay Leadership2019 2018 2017Cindy Swanson Jackie Bruington Bryan Claycomb T. Parker Nicki Banks Elizabeth WilsonJoy Adams

Staff-Parish Relations Committee2019 2018 2017Terry Nelson Denise Corley Don DodsonStephanie Johnson Bryan Claycomb Tom McQuaryScott Bogard Ron Pile Jennifer Honaker

Trustees2019 2018 2017 Ron Barger Betts Price Doug AebersoldJeff Cannady Jimmy Wilson Michelle DixTroy Brown Martin Bosemer Steve Cannady

Finance CommitteeBen Wilson Chair Jody Goins Co-Chair (At-large 2017)Jessie Trotter Lay Leader Jeff Cannady Trustee Chair Tom McQuary SPRC Chair Lee Klockow Council ChairHeather Wilson Treasurer Bill Adams Stewardship ChairCarl Austin At-large 2018 Debbie Weber At-large 2018Sandra Stone Lay Delegate to Annual Conference

Endowment CommitteeBen Wilson Finance Chair Heather Wilson TreasurerJeff Cannady Trustee Chair Melissa Ward At-large 2017David Wilson At-large 2017 Mike Bruington At-large 2018

Vision TeamLee Klockow, Chairperson Rev. Jeff Carter Jon MillerSummer Brown Jessie Trotter Scott Wilson Charlotte Shepard Bill Adams Steve Ward

Our Mission:To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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Leadership Structure for BUMC(Beyond what is required by The Book of Discipline)

Each position is elected year-to-year except as noted

Prayer TeamSummer Brown CaptainMelissa Stiff Charlotte ShepardJessie Trotter Stephanie Johnson

Evangelism TeamCindy Swanson CaptainJoan Wilson Lee Klockow Martha Pile Pat Carlson Pat Cates Melissa WardJudy Stone Sheila SmithJudy Applegate

Discipleship TeamJon Miller CaptainElizabeth Wilson College MinistriesDonna Funk United Methodist Women

Family Life TeamAmy Bogard Co-CaptainJen Miller Co-Captain Veterans’ Affairs

Congregational Care TeamKaren Ilario Interim CaptainErin King New Mother’s MinistryRobyn Proctor Recovery MinistryNancy Inman Recovery MinistryChristine Ramsey Nursing Home MinistryKaren Ilario Shut-in MinistryRuth Crawford Card MinistryJohn Bruington Shut-in CommunionMelissa Ward At-large member

Ministry TeamsCommunications TeamSandra Stone Team Captain

Mission TeamCharlotte Shepard Team CaptainLee Klockow Jail MinistriesMartin Bosemer Jail MinistriesDebby Qualls Love In ActionScott Bogard At-large MemberNancy Inman Red Cross

Worship Planning TeamJeff Carter John TrotterSandra Stone Heather WilsonCheri Lawrence

Décor & Furnishings TeamBeth Pack Team CaptainSandra Stone Wedding CoordinatorMartha Pile At-large MemberStephanie Crosier At-large MemberLori Collard At-large MemberAnnette Allen At-large Member

Media & Technology TeamScott Wilson Team CaptainMatt Wilson Cindy Swanson Jessie Trotter Mark Ellis Doug Stone Alex Aikin Denise Carter

Church CouncilLee Klockow ChairBrenda Brooks Recording SecretaryRev. Jeff Carter PastorJessie Trotter Lay LeaderSandra Stone Delegate to Annual Conf./ CommunicationsSummer Brown Prayer TeamCindy Swanson Evangelism TeamAmy Bogard Family Life TeamJen Miller Family Life Team

Karen Ilario Congregational Care Team Charlotte Shepard Mission TeamJohn Trotter Worship TeamJeff Cannady Trustee ChairBen Wilson Finance ChairHeather Wilson TreasurerTom McQuary SPRC ChairJon Miller Discipleship ChairBill Adams Stewardship Chair

Church Office Hours:Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Regular Weekly Events:Sunday, February 5, 12, 19, 26 9:00 a.m. The Blend Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 5:00 p.m. God’s Hands Interpretive Movement 6:00 p.m. The Tribe (BUMC Youth)Monday, February 6, 13, 20, 27 6:00 p.m. Cub ScoutsMonday, February 6, 20 9:30 a.m. Sisters in Christ, members’ homes ContactAraLawrence:270-422-7232Tuesday, February 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00 a.m. Sisters in Christ 6:30 p.m. Boy ScoutsWednesday, February 1, 8, 15, 22 10:30a.m. Ladies’BibleStudy 5:00 p.m. Young Mothers’ Group 5:45 p.m. Halftime Meal 6:30p.m. Programs,Groups&Studies for all ages Praise Team Rehearsal 7:30p.m. ChancelChoirRehearsalThursday, February 2, 9, 16, 23 6:45a.m. BrothersinChrist(BUMCLibrary) 6:00 p.m. Cub ScoutsSaturday, February 4, 11, 18 25 7:00a.m. BrothersinChrist(FLC)

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Current Events:Wednesday, February 1 4:30p.m. FamilyLifeCommitteeThursday, February 2 5:30 p.m. Prayer Team MeetingFriday, February 3 ChurchOfficeClosedMonday, February 6 6:00 p.m. Cub Scout CommitteeTuesday, February 7 4:00 p.m. Mission Team MeetingWednesday, February 8 4:30 p.m. Evangelism CommitteeThursday, February 9 5:30p.m. LoveinActionDinnerFriday, February 10 3:00p.m. FLCReservedSaturday, February 11 2:00p.m. FLCReservedSunday, February 12 4:00 p.m. SPRC Meets 5:00 p.m. Church Council MeetsWednesday, February 15 8:30a.m. VAOfficerThursday, February 23 5:30p.m. LoveinActionDinnerSaturday, February 25 1:00p.m. FLCReservedTuesday, February 27 1:30 p.m. United Methodist Women 7:00p.m. BoardofTrustees

Wednesday, March 1 – Ash Wednesday 5:45 p.m. Halftime Meal 6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service with Imposition of the Ashes

Please Remember: When there is no school (either scheduled or canceled due to weather),

there will be no church activities, including Half-time activities and shut-in meal delivery.

HALFTIME MENU(subject to change)

February 1

Chicken noodle soup, biscuits, salad, cookies

February 8BestDarnHamSandwiches,chips&dip,

baked beans, hot fudge cake

February 15Pot roast, mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans,

stewed berries w/ice cream

February 22Chili,cornbread,veggies&dip,nobakecookies

UNITED METHODIST WOMENThe UMW invites all ladies of the church to

attend a special meeting on Tuesday, February28,at1:30p.m.intheme-diaroomatBUMC(secondfloor,firstdoor on the right). Our guest speaker is Shelby Gillespie, missionary from Thailand Methodist Mission (TMM). Shelby will be speaking about her work

inThailand.Formoreinformation,pleasecallSharonMartinat270-547-9578.

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The BUMC Tribe is at it again! We have kicked off the Spring Semester with a new series called “Jesus-Centered Life” where we are exploring the ways He asks us to keep him in the center of our life with all things pointing towards Him, rather than looking for Him only when things go wrong. We have implemented small groups that are meet-ing on Sunday nights to reinforce the Jesus-Cen-tered Life curriculum, and I am super excited about our volunteers and leaders. THANK YOU for step-ping up to the plate and leading the future of our church! We have secured our week at The Crossings for high school church camp this summer and have several middle schoolers registered to attend the Jr High Summit at Camp Loucon! They are all sure to blessed by both! Be on the lookout for our Make A Mark March coming soon! We are excited about some new op-portunities to serve our church and community! God is GOOD!

In Him, Kelly

BUMC TribeYouth Ministry at

Brandenburg United Methodist Church

Kelly Holley

In 2014 the Camp & Retreat Ministry of the Ken-tucky Annual Conference introduced a 3-tier pricing structure that encourages camper families to pay the true cost of camp. It has also allowed families to pay a lesser amount if they find themselves financially unable to afford the higher rate. While it is important that camps cover their expenses, this cannot take place at the sacrifice of becoming an exclusive ministry open solely to those with greater financial means. While it is important our camps become self-sufficient, it is equally important they remain a place that truly welcomes children and youth from all walks of life. Tier 1 – Church Partnerships Make Camp Pos-sible: At this level every camper’s fee is subsidized by church partnerships, generous donors, and other year-round programs. We are glad to offer Tier 1 because it keeps the Christian Camping experience available to those facing financial struggles. Tier 2 – The New True Cost of Camp: Tier 2 is what it currently costs to provide this ministry. Elect-ing to pay the Tier 2 price helps cover the full cost of providing a Christian Camp experience. If you are able to pay this rate, recognize the value of camp, desire to cover your child’s expenses, and want to insure camp has a solid financial foundation, then choose this tier. Last year Tier 2 was a subsidized level of camp fee. This year it is where you’ll see the true cost. Tier 3 – Paying it Forward: This is a way for you to help those in need have the same amaz-ing Christian Camping experience you provide for your child. This tier covers the cost of your camp and helps offset Tier 1 camper fees and those who require full scholarships. This level is about loving your neighbor! Camp Loucon (the closest camp to us) provides a safe, encouraging, fun, and faith-filled experience for children and youth! For more information about Camp Loucon you may visit their Web site, http://www.loucon.org. As has been our practice for years, Brandenburg United Methodist Church splits the cost of camp 50-50 for children of our members. Our camps are a blessing. The fruits of their work are evident every year in changed lives, new disci-ples and ever deepening and maturing faith in our campers. Simply, there is nothing that speaks to the soul like camp.

ATTENDANCE REPORTfor JANUARY 2017

Sunday WorshipDate School Total January 1 (New Year’s Day) 111 January 8 55 205January 15 75 256January 22 75 239January 29 68 261

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ORGANIZED 1829FEBRUARY 2017 EDITIONPASTOR: Jeff Carter

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:00 A.M.SUNDAY WORSHIP: 9:00 and 11:00 A.M..

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WEBSITE: www.brandenburgumc.comCHURCH PHONE NUMBER: (270) 422-2810

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