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Centenary United Methodist Church
429 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY
Vol. 18 No. 3 502.633.4510 March 2014
March Sermon Schedule Last Sunday of the Transfiguration Communion Sunday
“Shhh! Don’t Tell Anybody—Transfiguration Sunday” Matthew 17: 1—9 (TNIV)
No Children’s Worship or Children’s Moment
Third Sunday of Lent
“Because Personal Holiness Should Result in Social Holiness” Week #3 of the “Past Lessons, Today’s Direction, Tomorrow’s Destination--Sermon Series
Mark 12:28—34 (TNIV)
Fourth Sunday of Lent One Great Hour of Sharing Offering “We Can Do More Together” Week #4 of the “Past Lessons, Today’s Direction, Tomorrow’s Destination Sermon Series
John 15: 1—4, 9—17 (TNIV)
First Sunday of Lent
“ Salvation is Only the Beginning of the Story” Week #1 of the “Past Lessons, Today’s Direction, Tomorrow’s Destination--Sermon Series
2 Peter 1: 3—11 (NCV)
Second Sunday of Lent
“The Head and the Heart Should Meet” Week #2 of the “Past Lessons, Today’s Direction, Tomorrow’s Destination--Sermon Series
1 Corinthians 8: 1—13 (TNIV)
March 2
March 9
March 16
March 23
March 30
Taking a Lenten Drive
On a regular basis I get into my car and drive somewhere either
for work or pleasure. After years of driving, I really don’t give the
matter a great deal of thought. I just do it. There is, of course,
more to it than that.
My car has to be in running order and properly fueled.
As I drive I look ahead to see where I am going. I look, not just
over the hood of the car to see what is immediately ahead of me,
but several seconds down the road to see what I will encounter
shortly.
I look into the rearview or side mirrors to see what is behind me. In
addition to seeing where I have been, I can be prepared in case
anyone is following too closely or if an emergency vehicle ap-
proaches.
To insure that I can change lanes safely, I look into blind spots to
make sure that no other vehicle is there.
If my destination is a place I am unfamiliar with, I will pull up the
location on my maps app and study the route so that I will not get
lost.
Time after time, I do this without ever really giving much thought
to our faith journeys. We just live. But, as the automobile meta-
phor teaches us, there is much more to it than that.
We need to make sure that our spirits are properly fueled. We
need to take responsibility for our faith. It’s not someone else’s job
to make sure we are properly equipped. Through prayer, scrip-
ture, reflection, and communion with God and God’s people, we
are spiritually equipped and in good working order.
We need to look forward down the road that we are traveling—
not just at what is immediately in front of us but what is further
down the road.
We need to look back to see where we have been. We can learn
much from our past. If we are headed to a destination, we cannot
stay where we are. Going back won’t get us to our destination
either.
Most of us have blind spots—both as individuals and as
Churches—we need to take care that in our journey we do not
foolishly crash into others because we were reckless in how we
handle ourselves.
And, since our journey of faith has many twists and turns, we need
to be properly equipped with directions. Most of us think only of
the scriptures, but as one of my former professors used to love to
say, “All truth is God’s truth.” We can learn from other sources.
Our Methodist heritage tells us that, while scripture is our primary source for the
formation of our faith, God has given us the gifts of reason, tradition and experi-
ence to assist us in our journey.
Beginning this Wednesday, March 5, on Ash Wednesday, we will take a Lenten
journey. It will be a time for us to ponder where we have been, look forward to
see what is before us, look around to explore our blind spots and seek God’s
guidance to help us make the journey and that the vehicle of our church and it’s
faith is in good working order. I invite us to come together as a church family to
take this journey together. A journey that will lead us to Easter and a new begin-
ning as a church.
Grace & Peace
March Birthdays
3 Buddy Bowles
4 Gentry Gaither
Donna Henshaw
Robert Raisor
5 Juanita Swigert
6 Bill Scott
7 Vance Burnett
Louise McLaughlin
9 Libby Igleheart
Rev. Mark Gibbons
10 Addison Hughes
12 Steve Coleman
Jerry McCarty
13 Kay Burney
Ann Phalen
William Phalen
18 Annie Gardner
Kate Raisor
20 Myra Hardesty
22 Jeff Phalen
23 Pam Phillips
Meaghan Pratt
Timothy Probus
Stacy Redmon
24 Kaden Schooler
Tristen Schooler
26 Dottie Miller
27 Diana Jackson-Adams
David Krauss
28 Robin Chandler-Cook
29 William Whisman
31 Heather Hood
Amy Waggener
The Harriet Poynter Lucile Smith Circle Group will meet on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 2:00 pm in Room 206.
For more information contact Linda Sanford 502.330.9524 or [email protected]
Mark your calendars: Women from around the country and mission partners from across the globe are called to the 19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women April 25 -27, 2014, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, KY. “Make It Happen” is the theme for the faith-
filled, spirit-lifting gathering of thousands of women of every ethnicity, background and region.
April Newsletter Items Due by March 19th
The Quilter’s Group will meet on Wednesday, March 26th—
10:00a m to 3:00 pm in Room 206. Please join us for part of the
day or bring a lunch and stay all day!
If you have any questions, please contact Linda Sanford
[email protected] or Geri Roberts 502.226.8126
Women from around the country and mission partners from across the globe are called to the
19th quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women April 25 -27, 2014, at the Kentucky
International Convention Center in Louisville, KY. “Make It Happen” is the theme for the faith-
filled, spirit-lifting gathering of thousands of women of every ethnicity, background and re-
gion. Topics for Assembly 2014 workshops:
Ways to Grow Spiritually
Service and Advocacy for Justice
Cultivate new ways to strengthen the mission outreach
Methods to Develop leadership skills of every ethnicity, background and region.
To register online: http://kyumc.org/events/detail/2307
Daylight Savings Time Begins on March 9th
Move your clocks ahead one hour before going
to be on March 8th!
Upcoming events:
Discovery Weekend — April 11-13th
Senior Recognition Sunday—May 18th
More Information to Come!
Kids Korner
Saturday, March 15, 2014
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Contact :
Donna Meador 502.321.1197 Renee Clark 502.321.4021
To see how you can help !
Thank you to everyone
who came out to the
Family Skate Night at
Champs. We were able
to donate paper to
several teachers at two
high schools (Shelby &
Collins), West Middle
School, and two elementary schools (Wright & Herit-
age). We appreciate your support!
Our next mission/service project is collecting cans
for the Backpack Program. Please start bringing
pop-top cans of Campbell’s Soup every Wednes-
day Night.
We are also asking the congregation to donate
plastic eggs and candy for the children’s Easter Egg
Hunt. Please place the items in the boxes located by
elevator on the First and Second Floor.
Upcoming Events:
Easter Egg Hunt is April 12th 12:00 to 2:00 pm at
Colonel Sanders Pavilion at Clear Creek Park.
Impact Shelby April 19th.
Service
March 5, 2014
6:30 pm
Stop Look Listen
Lent, the season of the church year that’s associated with repent-
ance, begins on Ash Wednesday (March 5 this year). While some
people deny themselves by giving up something for Lent, others
prepare for Easter through special Bible studies or devotions.
Christians observe Lent for these reasons:
It causes us to STOP. Lent says, “Stop and rest awhile,” as
well as “Stop doing wrong.”
It tells us to LOOK. Look inward for an honest self-
examination. Look upward to see the cross of Christ offering
healing and love. Look forward to the hope of the Resurrection.
It tells us to LISTEN. Listen to the words of Christ. Listen to the
voice of God. Listen to the winds of the Spirit of God.
Stop, Look, and Listen. These three words aren’t only important for
our safety in travel; they’re also helpful for our journey through the
40 days of Lent.
Church Council Meeting Minutes January 20, 2014
* - Kim Aitken * - Matt Bell * - Buddy Bowles * - Kay Burney * - Jim Coots * - Larry Crouch * - Donald Durden * - Jeff Gaither - Emily Henderson * - Trisha Hobbs * - Meg Hughes - Willard Knipp * - Donna Meador * - David Pratt * - Louise Pratt - Barry Sanford * - Clyde Tharp * - Bill Tuttle * - Denotes those in attendance Donna Meador called the meeting to order at 6:30 and welcomed the new members to the first council meeting of the year. Jim
Coots opened the meeting in prayer. Donna Meador led a devotional taken from The Upper Room. After reading Mark 14:3-9, she spoke about how well-meaning church members steer newer members in other directions or criticize lesser contributions. She added that this is good to think about here as we represent many different teams. She next shared 1 Corinthians 12:14-31 which talks about how we are different parts but one body. Each part is where God wants it and all of us together are the body of Christ, each with different gifts. She talked about using ingredients to make chocolate chip cookies...how just because a single ingredient alone does not taste good you can not leave it out of the batch. Like the cookies, we are God’s ingredients. Donna then closed with a couple of quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr.; one of which was that faith is taking the first step even when you can’t see the whole staircase. Donna then started a time of LOVING around the room in which prayer concerns specifically for council members were shared. Prayer requests included school, guidance and patience, health concerns, pending surgeries, exercising our faith, and Winter Blitz. Praises included good doctor reports, new members on the council, and the success of the winter coat drive. Donna closed the time in prayer and we will continue to lift each other up. Donna then asked that the minutes of the November 18, 2013 meeting be approved. Trisha Hobbs noted that she needed to make a correction to the Christmas Offering to correctly show the three-way split. Larry Crouch made a motion that the minutes be ac-cepted with this correction. Jim Donna next asked that we address the Consent Agenda Reports. She explained for the new council member what we highlight in the Consent Agenda reports. Reports from Children’s Ministries and Trustees were available in the room as they were not in the original sent report. David Pratt gave a correction to the Send/Missions report stating that the children raised over $200 for Heif-er International instead of the $100 printed in the report. He noted that the Community Garden will be a church-wide effort next year and that it is good to see these programs grow. David Pratt made a motion that the Consent Agenda Reports be accepted with the Heifer International correction. Clyde Tharp seconded the motion and the Consent Agenda Reports were accepted. Donna next had the pulled items from the Consent Agenda addressed. Matt Bell spoke first on the possible Exploratory Mission Trip. Since he has arrived, he has tried to hold a cycle of summer mission trips for our youth. The first year is to an urban city, next is a rural city, then a local trip, and finally an international trip. The first was with Mission Discovery in Nashville, next was with Appalachian Service Project in Breathitt County, this coming summer will be in Louisville, and in the summer of 2015 we would like to take about 25 people to the Dominican Republic for 10 days with GO Min-istries. Matt is seeking permission to take an exploratory trip from February 24th to 28th before signing a contract for the summer
2015 trip. He would go through customs and the same airports see all the sights and sounds, stay in the same locations, and check out the area. The money ($1600) would come from the youth budget or youth savings account initially and if we sign a contract the cost would be dispersed over those going on the summer trip. Larry Crouch made a recommendation that we authorize the exploratory trip. Bill Tuttle seconded this and the recommendation was approved. Jim Coots spoke next on the Building Fund. We are in the third year of our 3-year campaign and we are not where we wanted to be with the fund. Donald Durden stated that the current balance is $ 388,704. The building and capital campaign committee will meet and hold discussions with others to bring a recommendation to the council as to what options to present to the congregation to be done with the fund. The committee has had some attrition and would like to add a couple interested people before meeting.
Church Council Minutes Cont. Page 2
Clyde Tharp spoke next for the Finance Committee. The Sunday bulletin this week will have a thank you for the response from the congregation to the fall plea. There were four categories of responses. Some continued at the same level of giving, others caught up on their pledges, others added what they could, and some made significant donations toward the deficit. In October we were $ 51,000 behind and at year-end we were only $ 30,000 behind so we closed the gap. As we are beginning the new budget year we are still looking at a $ 53,000 deficit, which we can cover from reserves. Donald Durden added that he has seen no sig-
nificant change in giving so far in January.
Buddy Bowles spoke next from the Trustees Committee. While being frugal over the years, the best care hasn't been taken with the building. The west wall is unsafe; with mortar gone and a bulge in the wall. It was pointed out that the south wall and west wall are both mostly from the original 1898 building. The Trustees have a bid for $80K and are making a recommendation that the Church Council approve moving forward to have Thoroughbred repair the west wall due to safety concerns. This motion was seconded by Bill Tuttle and the motion was approved. It was noted that we may need to call a special Church Council meeting or Church/Charge Conference for an indebtedness vote once the Trustees and Finance Committees have a chance to determine fund-ing options. Buddy added that going forward; the Trustees Committee will be surveying the whole church property, possibly quar-
terly, to determine what else needs to be done.
Bill Tuttle spoke next from Staff-Parish Relations (SPR). They are still in the process of developing the job description and title for
the Children’s Ministries staff position. They hope to start soliciting for applicants next month.
Donna Meador stated that there would be a Safe Sanctuary training class held on February 9th.
There was no Pastor’s Report. Larry Crouch had nothing to report as Lay Delegate.
There was no other new business.
The next meeting is February 17th.
Kay Burney then closed the meeting in prayer and Donna Meador adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
March 5 Ash Wednesday (Friendship Sunday School Class—Clean-up/Set Up)
Menu: Chicken Casserole, Green Beans, Bread, & Dessert. (Friendship Class)
March12th (Sanctuary Sunday School Class—Clean-up/Serve)
Menu: Tacos (Soft or Crunchy) Spanish Rice, Chips & Salsa, & Dessert.
March 19th (Bible Study Sunday School Class—Clean-up/Serve) Menu: Sloppy Joe’s,
Green Beans, Parsley Potatoes, Dessert.
March 26th (Overflow Sunday School Class—Clean-up/Serve) Menu: Sausage,
Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits & Gravy, Hasbrowns, & Cooked Apples.
Sunday School Classes: Please make sure that you pre-arrange on Sunday morning to
have members of your class present on your scheduled day to serve/clean-up on
Wednesday evenings.
Join Pastor Knipp’s class as they explore
the Book of Genesis; the origins of the
book, its major themes and characters.
(Seekers SS Room, 3rd Floor)
Join Meg Hughes Women’s Bible Study
Group as they study “Lost Daughters of the
King” aimed at helping you to reclaim your
God-given identity as a Daughter of the
King. (Room 206)
Methodist
Mountain
Missions
Methodist Mountain Mission will here on March 31 to pick up gently used
items for the Mission.
Urgent Needs List: Children’s Coats, & Shoes, Men’s Clothes & Shoes, Un-
derwear and Socks for the whole family, Uniforms and Scrubs.
Use at the Plant: Windex, Hand Soap, Pine sol or other all purpose clean-
ers, Furniture Polish, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Garbage Bags (13 Gal &
33 Gal Size)
IMPACT SHELBY On Saturday, April 19tth, the United Method-ist Churches of Shelby County will be coming together this day to reach out to those in our community through ministry and service for the glory of God.
So locate your purple t-shirt or let Clyde
Tharp know if you need one and make plans
to join us on April 19th. Watch for sign-up
sheets!
Our Nursery is in need of the following new or
gently used items:
Pack-n-Play
Changing Table
Boppy Pillow
Toddler Toys
Wipe Warmer
Baby Dolls
Pictures/Posters for the walls
If you would like to donate any of these items,
please contact Emily Henderson 502.321.0720
or the church office 502.633.4510
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 12th
12:00 to 2:00 pm
Colonel Sanders Pavilion
Clear Creek Park
GENTLEMEN & LADIES LUNCH GROUP
Spring is around the corner and the lunch bunch is ready to roll!
Places of interest will be seen, fellowship will be enjoyed, and
food galore.
Our first outing is Thursday, April 10th. We will leave the church
at 11:15 am and have lunch at the
Prospect Café in Prospect, KY.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
For more information, please contact Eleanor Warford 502.633.2802
Mission Outreach
In his book 7 Truths From Experiencing God, Henry Blackaby writes “When you recognize where God is working, you can join him
in what he is doing.” Also in the past few weeks Pastor Willard has encouraged us to be about doing Jesus things in Jesus places. In
missions these two concepts are very true as we look at the many opportunities to serve our neighbors in the community and beyond.
The Mission Team will continue to provide you information this year on mission ministry opportunities where you can serve, pray
for, or support with resources. Listed below are a few of the outreach ministries needing your support. This is not a complete list of
ministries. If you know of other opportunities, the Mission Team would like to add them to this list.
Community Garden:
This year the goal is to double last year‘s result of donating almost 1000 lbs of fresh vegetables to help feed members of our commu-
nity. As the goal is doubled so is the need for volunteers of all ages. Matt Bell and Larry McCarthy
have stepped up as co-leaders, but other adults are needed to help with this ministry. The youth will handle securing the seeds/slips
and planting, but help is needed for maintaining and harvesting the garden. If you, Sunday school class, or small group has an inter-
est in this; please contact Matt Bell or Larry McCarthy.
Children Ministry: This year the children’s mission/service project is collecting cans for the Backpack Program. Each Wednesday
night the children are bringing in a pop-top can of Campbell’s Soup. Wouldn’t it be great if on each Wednesday night the adults
attending the meal or study group also brought a can of soup to show their support to the children on this outreach?
United Methodist Children’s Home, Versailles: In addition to the Fifth Sunday Offering on March 30 we will be embarking on a
new outreach to the Home. The United Methodist Women have been going to the Home prior to the fifth Sunday to assist with mail-
ings to churches. The UMW and Mission Team are joining together to expand this service. This day of service will be open to all
as we will also be doing service projects at the Home. The UMW will host this event with the Mission Team providing transporta-
tion each month with five Sundays. The date for March is not set at this time, but will be listed in the Monday email update. For
more information contact Linda Sanford or David Pratt.
Kids Korner: The next scheduled Kids Korner ministry to the children of our community is scheduled for 10:00-12:00 noon on
March 15. Volunteers are needed for all areas of the ministry: bus drivers and riders, teachers, cooks, servers and cleanup. If you
can volunteer please contact Donna Meador or Renee Clark.
God’s Kitchen: March 27 is the next scheduled date for Centenary to serve lunch. We will meet in Centenary’s kitchen at 10:00 to
prepare the meal then move the Victory Baptist Church on Main Street to serve the meal at 11:30. Volunteers are always welcome at
either one or both location to assist in this ministry. Please contact Sydney Lawson or Larry Crouch.
Impact Shelby: Clyde Tharp is again coordinating this ministry. This year the seven United Methodist Churches of Shelby County
will come together on April 19 for this time of sharing and ministry to our community. Projects are still needed for this event, if you
know of someone in need of assistance please contact Larry Crouch, Barry Sanford, or David Pratt.
Ramp Ministry: We currently have two ramp requests approved and will be constructed this spring. One is for a man around the age
of 50 and has had MS for the past 10 years. This will be a replacement ramp as the one he is using is rotten and in need of replace-
ment. The other is for a church member in a wheelchair and needs assistance with getting to his enclosed porch. If you would like to
be a part of this ministry please contact David Pratt, Barry Sanford, or Larry Crouch.
Please remember in Prayer Chuck & Geri Cicchella Connie Combs Cinda Compton Melvin Cook Shug Hickman Heather Hood Jordan Knipp Dottie Miller Wanda Pendleton Robert Raisor Erin Reid Caroll Rice Meghan Stucker Eloise Terhune Judith Waddell Patty Zopff
“Punky Arnold” Tracy Bertram’s Mother Blair Bland Jane Nelson’s Cousin Infant daughter Of Penny Bland—Friend of Don Ernst Austin Carey Fran Ernspiker Ann Hayes Friend of Morris Bryant Renee Clark’s Mother Friend of Sydney Lawson Janice Hayden Gay Hower William Jackson & Nanette McCarty’s Friend of Shug Hickman Elena Samza,— Pam Goetzingers Sister Daughter-in-law’s Family Kaylea Keown Jennifer Settle Reese Fred Taylor Chuck & Geri Daughter-in-law Friend of Bonnie Burks Gray Cicchella of Jon Janice Riggs Rita Wilkins Christians in the Middle Our Military & Our Leaders Karen Whittle’s Mother East
Our Sympathy & Condolences to:
Judy Knowles for the loss of her Mother, Ruth Murley on February 6th.
Bonnie Coffee (loss of her Father) and Tracy Gayle (Loss of her
Grandfather) William Warren on February 10th.
Chuck Cicchella for the loss of his Sister, Terry Benton on February
19th.
Tracy Bertram for the loss of his Father, Clarence Bertram on February
20th.
A Lenten Devotional —Impact Shelby—Called by God, Changed by Christ—Convicted by the Holy
Spirit—Following Christ’s Instruction—Loving our Neighbor Through Serving —Impacting Our World,
is available for download on our website:
http://storage.cloversites.com/centenaryunitedmethodistchurch1/documents/Lenten%20Devotional%20Guide—-Impact%
20Shelby.pdf