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We are praying for...
4004 State Road 21 S
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
KEYST ONE UNIT ED METH ODI ST
CHURCH
A Note from our Associate Pastor
Phone: 352-473-3829
Fax: 352-4730710
WWW.keystone-umc.org
Making Christ the Keystone of Our Lives
Non-Profit
Organization
U. S. Postage
PAID Permit No. 9
At the heart of every person who has influenced
my life towards God is a word called grateful!
Gratitude is not just a nice attitude, it is the mind-
set of every peron who has pondered what God has
done for us and continues to do for us through Je-
sus Christ!
Grateful people are happy people. They appreciate
even the “little things” of everyday life that so of-
ten go unrecognized by others. You will also
notice about grateful people that they are pleasant to be
around. They will listen with genuine interest when
someone else is speaking. You will not find them trying
to “one-upmanship” someone else’s story. They allow
others to have their fair share in everything.
It is not surprising, nor by accident, that the nine fruits of
the Holy Spirit are at the core of the grateful heart: love,
joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self control! (Galatians 5:22-23)
We would do well to just be still and, prayerfully before
God, give thanks for a grateful heart! Anything else
speaks of the sin of ingratitude!
Truly thankful in my heart and praying the same for you.
I love you,
Tom
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AUGUST 2018
A while back, I heard Joel Osteen use an illustration that’s been told in many sermons over the years. It’s one of those “preacher-stories” that gets used again and again — but it’s a good one,
so I’ll tell it here one more time.
One day a farmer’s old mule fell into an empty well. The farmer was disap-pointed because it was a good mule, but he concluded that the mule could-n’t be rescued, since the well was too narrow and too deep to retrieve the animal. He decided that neither the mule nor the well was worth saving, and his only option was to fill the well with dirt. [I know this sounds like a ter-rible way to put a mule out its misery.
Remember, it's only an illustration.]
The farmer grabbed a shovel and be-gan to fill the well with dirt, one shovel full at a time. It turns out that the ani-mal wasn’t as close to dead as the farmer had guessed. When he felt that first pile of dirt hit his back, he instinc-tively shook it off and trampled on it. Another pile landed on him and he shook it off and trampled it. This went on all afternoon: shake the dirt off, trample it, and step a little higher, shake the dirt off, trample it, and step a little higher. Finally, after a few hours of this, that mule had risen to a new height; he was able to step triumphant-
ly out of the well.
Osteen finished the story saying, “What’s interesting is that the dirt that was meant to
bury him actually saved his life.”
Another story about a well.
His illustration reminds me of the story of Joseph, how his brothers had the idea of throwing him in a well. They were tempted to kill him, though they ultimately decided to sell him into slavery, settling on destroy-
ing his life rather than ending it.
God, however, had a different plan for Jo-seph — a plan that would make him the second most powerful man in all of Egypt. Instead of dying in a well or living as a slave, God destined him for wealth and power and prestige. And God gave him the opportunity to save his brothers from star-
vation.
Years later, long after Joseph had recon-ciled with his brothers, they were still afraid he would seek revenge, but Joseph had a different perspective on his life. He said, “You intended to harm me, but God intend-
ed it all for good.” (Genesis 50:20)
When you’re down, you can be sure that there will always be someone willing to throw a little dirt on you. Remember that mule: shake it off and trample it; it will help you step up. This difficult situation may appear to have the power to destroy you, but by God’s grace, it will actually serve the purpose of taking you to the next level.
This is a good word in difficult times!
See you Sunday,
Pastor Jeff
“Trackers of Truth” powered by Seedbed Kids will begin on Wednesday, August
15th at 6:30pm upstairs in the MMC for children & Tweens. Wednesday night din-
ner will served at 5:45pm. Our new program will be one that disciples the whole
family. Parents please visit Seedbedkids.com to create an account for free disci-
pleship tools which include a weekly animated video, character podcast and scrip-
ture memory songs. We can’t wait to see you children & Tweens, as we meet in
our new space.
The Tweens book study “Shaken” by Tim Tebow will resume
at 5:45pm each Wednesday evening in the Fellowship Hall.
Tweens will get their dinner and meet together until 6:25pm
and then dismiss to normal programming. Be on the lookout
for a special message from Tim Tebow to our KUMC
Tweens….
After Wonderful Wednesday dinner Pastor Jeff and Dr.
Farmer each week offer a Bible Study for Adults. Why not
join us for dinner and then stay for the informative and inspir-
ing Bible Study.
The KUMC Youth
would love for you to
join them on Sunday
and Wednesday for Bi-
ble Study! Sunday
morning 9:15. Sunday
night 5:30, and Wednes-
day at 6:15.
We have various Sunday
School classes for all ages
Preschool, Kindergarten,
Elementary, Tweens, Mid-
dle School and High
School.
Call 352-473-3829 for
times and information.
After he retired he moved to Jaffrey, New Hampshire
where he continued an active life of writing, lecturing,
preaching, and teaching. He died on February 4, 1944.
In 1901 while he was serving the First Presbyterian
Church in Chicago, he received word that the two daugh-
ters of his brother Howard died of diphtheria, While still
in shock over the loss of these children that he dearly
loved, he wrote this hymn as a means of comforting him-
self and his family. He went to the quarantined house of
his brother and standing outside he sang it for them. The
following Sunday was communion Sunday and his choir
sang the hymn for its first public performance. Since that
time it has become a favorite hymn of consolation for
many.
There is a place of quiet rest,
Near to the heart of God;
A place where sin cannot molest,
Near to the heart of God.
Refrain:O Jesus, blest Redeemer,
Sent from the heart of God;
Hold us, who wait before Thee,
Near to the heart of God.
There is a place of comfort sweet,
Near to the heart of God;
A place where we our Savior meet,
Near to the heart of God.
There is a place of full release,
Near to the heart of God;
A place where all is joy and peace,
Near to the heart of God.
Dr. Tom Gensel
Near to the
Heart of God Cleland Boyd McAfee
Cleland Boyd McAfee was one of five
sons and one daughter born to John A.
McAfee and his wife. He was born on
September 25, 1866 at Ashley, Missouri.
This family was deeply involved in Park
College, Parkville, Missouri. In fact this
school was founded by Cleland’s father
and Colonel George Park in 1875. It
started with 17 students. Now it is Park
University. The University has 17,000
students in thirty-eight campuses that
are scattered all over the United States.
It was at this small college that Cleland
did his undergraduate work. On finishing
there he entered and graduated from Un-
ion Theological Seminary in Chicago. On
graduating, he returned to teach at Park
College where his brothers and his sister
were also serving. He was also the pastor
of the college church from 1881 to 1901.
He then served as pastor of First Presby-
terian Church in Chicago and Lafayette
Avenue Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn.
From 1912 to 1930 he was professor of
systematic theology at McCormack The-
ological Seminary in Chicago.
Connect Card Request
Every Sunday our Pastors ask that we fill out the
CONNECT CARD that is attached to our Bulletin.
This is a very important part of our connection with
our office and Pastors.
Please make sure you write your full name legibly
and mark which service you attend. If you are a visi-
tor please mark and give us your address, phone and
email. Mark if you want to attend dinner on Wednesday.
If you have any prayer requests let us know.
On the back are various items you could let us know
about. If you would like to meet with one of the Pastors or
join our church. This is a great help. Please fill out all
items needed. Thank you!
August Birthdays JoAnne Sayers 1
Larry Sullivan 1
Ben Walker 3
Juanita Hall 3
Lynda Ferri 3
Rachael Bush 4
Daniel Martinez 4
LaDonna Hart 4
Julie Elbert 5
Christopher Geiger 5
Brian Kendrick 6
Kathy Moore 6
Sandy Sullivan 7
Vicki Brabham 7
Mia McLeod 7
Daniel Wilcox 8
Katelyn Gruel 8
Bruce Bach 9
Katie Payne 9
Brenda Holloway 10
Deane Martin 11
Suzie Batten 12
Nicholas Wells 12
Sloan Lybarger 13
Cindy Shea 13
Jimmy Dennis 14
Killy Killmyer 14
Lynn Redman 18
William Grayson Roberts 18
Dixon Hennig 20
JoAnn Rust 21
Hunter Knapp 21
Rhonda Gray 21
Nancy Roberts 23
Leo Prieto, Jr. 23
Christian Rangler 24
Danny Etheridge 24
Madalyn Killmeyer 25
William Chiappini 25
Ana Arrants 25
Alexander Miles 26
Emily Vaughan 26
Dakota Black 26
Nancy Rembert 27
Mallory Wasik 27
Eddie Gorman 28
Muriel Lafontaine 28
Logan Thorson 28
Carol Golden 29
Sandra Holsbeke 30
Silas Ray Tabler 30
August Anniversaries John and Laurie Crittenden 8/04 34 years
Rev. Dennis and Ann White 8/05 57 years
Jack and Helen Lewis 8/06 47 years
Karl and Lindy Butts 8/07 36 years
Dr. Tom and Peggy Farmer 8/07 52 years
John and Sara Daugharty 8/15 36 years
Bill and Chris Peters 8/18 34 years
Henry and Kathy Barrow 8/26 51 years
Concert—August 8—7:00pm
Join us Wednesday, August 8 at 7:00 pm in our sanctuary for a solo concert by trumpet player and singer Denver Bierman. Denver will present a program
of favorite hymns and other musical surprises all in his own unique style. Denver has toured the country, both as a solo artist and as the leader
of Denver and the Mile High Orchestra. There is no admission charge other than a free will offering.
Denver Bierman
in concert
Wednesday, August 8
7:00 pm
Bob and Bonnie Wright 8/28 47 years
Randy and Brenda Holloway 8/31 16 years
programs for the Children and Youth
programs.
Angel and her kitchen group are hard at
work planning meals (and maybe some
surprises) for all of us. Thanks to all who
have volunteered but it’s never too late
to volunteer to help. No skills needed!
See you on August 15!
DON’T FORGET TO MAKE
RESERVATIONS!
We have all enjoyed our time off from
our Wednesday meals but I’m sure we
are ready to get started back!
Not only will we have Don’s Famous
Chicken, and our wonderful String
Band, but all of our programs will
begin again.
Pastor Jeff and Dr. Farmer are prepar-
ing their usual great Bible studies!
Tammy and Joe are planning new
teers, Linda Stanley and Barbara
Carroll, especially, for all their hard
work and many extra hours they put
in to make this a success!
We are very blessed with a large
quantity, high-quality donations
right now! Please, like our page on
Facebook, Keystone United Meth-
odist Thrift Shop, for weekly sales.
We are doing fill a bag right now.
Every week is a great sale! Come
and see us soon!
We appreciate your donations! As
The Thrift Shop is thrilled to an-
nounce that we were recently able
to give $500 to Community Church
for their back to school event;
$2650 to Lake Area Ministries;
$2000 to the Love Fund at KUMC;
$2000 to UMCOR; and transfer
$5000 to the thrift shop mainte-
nance fund for a possible new
building...in the future; and $250 to
the KUMC youth group for youth
summer suppers.
A huge shout out to all our volun-
you can see, everything adds up and
benefits our community. Reminder,
please do not put fragile or valuable
item in the Dropbox, they may be
broken or removed before our vol-
unteers can get them out. And thank
you for not leaving donations under
the Pavilion. Please bring them
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Satur-
days 9-noon so our volunteers can
help you unload.
Wonderful Wednesday Starts Back August 15!
Thank you from David
Thrift Shop Summer News
Thank you to all the many members of my church family who have assisted me through my recent move and life transition. I SHOULD be thanking you all individually, but I am so overwhelmed by the many gifts and friends that I am sure I have not been able to keep good track of which gift comes from which person. So please accept this THANK YOU to:
The many people who have prayed with me and for me during this time, including those who some-times stayed late after rehearsals to be a listening ear. Everyone who gave me furniture, much of which is nicer than anything I would have purchased for myself. The half dozen friends with pick-ups and trailers who helped me move furniture, and one who also gave me a free mow of my new one-acre lot. The choir, bell choir, and many other friends who have helped me with countless gifts for my kitchen, towels & bedding, and tools for the yard. Those who gave me gift cards or cash, which I am using for the few remaining needs I have for the kitchen, and to pay for new beds which I let my sons pick out.
Life brings ups and downs to all of us, and I am thankful to be walking through those with such a caring church family. On to the next chapter! Dave Golden
Healing Prayer Ministry
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.
Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not
your hearts be troubled, neither let them be
afraid. John 14:27
Healing prayer is non-denominational and
offered to everyone. It is hands-on personal
prayer. Our prayer team is called to healing,
have been trained to recognize and pray for
various situations, and all have unique spir-
itual gifts. Healing prayer consists of quiet
moments with the Lord; we go quietly into
the presence of the Lord and pray for healing.
All prayer is confidential! We will not dis-
cuss your concerns or presence with anyone
without your permission. If you have heard
otherwise, and want prayer for healing, why
not come see for yourself what is being of-
fered. Come see that the Lord wants to com-
fort you, bless you, and heal you.
Healing prayer is offered by appointment.
Appointments are available by calling Jim or
Sandy Wolfe, 352-475-5211 or Ann White, 352
-473-2842.
We want to pass on some observations from
our experiences with people who come to us for
prayer. So many times we see where answered
prayer is not an immediate healing, but a pro-
cess. Sometimes, through prayer, an individual
realizes they are living in sin, against God's will.
They repent and work hard at changing their life.
Healing takes place as they place their trust more
in God and less in worldly idols and ideals. Many
times an individual is led, by the Holy Spirit, to
other means of healing - vitamins, herbs, or
change in lifelong habits to a healthier way of liv-
ing. And other times there is deliverance, which
in some instances is necessary for healing. There
is always healing after prayer. Many times we
don't see with our eyes the wonders that are be-
ing worked. God heals in His time and His way.
Jesus is still healing today! Come, expect a mira-
cle!!
…that at the name of Jesus every knee should
bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is
Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:10-11
Lord, Teach Us to Pray Seminar
Aldersgate Renewal Ministries will be having a local church event titled "Lord, Teach Us to Pray". The venue for this seminar is the Fleming Island UMC. They are located at 7170 US 17, Fleming Island, FL, 32003. The dates are August 24-26, 2018. Fleming Island contact to register is: Heather Harding, their pastor, email: [email protected] or call 904-284-3366. The cost is around $20.00 pp, but was not set at the deadline for this newsletter. You can go ahead and register though. KUMC contact is Jim Wolfe, email [email protected] or call 352-475-5211. Aldersgate coordinator is Tina Roach who has preached at KUMC's 8 am service a few years ago when we were rotating lay servants in the pulpit. A short ARM description is as follows:
"Is God calling you into a deeper intimacy with him? The Lord, Teach Us to Pray seminar is a team-led prayer experience to equip participants in their personal prayer lives. Experience the joy of a spirit-filled prayer life." If you would like more in-depth info about Aldersgate Renewal Ministries, what they do and who they are, go to Aldersgaterenewal.org. Click on "Lord, Teach Us to Pray" seminar and get all the info you want, need or wish to learn. Be ready for a powerful Holy Spirit filled seminar and weekend. It will change you. You will be filled with the Holy Spir-
it! Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Thanks and God Bless, Jim Wolfe.
Florida United Methodist Children’s Home
SHOEBOX PACKING PARTY
What a fun time we had at our Christmas Shoebox Packing
Party on July 18th. Our Youth, Children and Adults came
together to pack 122 boxes. These boxes will be put in with
other boxes that are packed and will be delivered in Novem-
ber for distribution to children in countries all over the
world.
KUMC received this certificate from
Florida United Methodist Children’s Home
thanking us for our support.
Our total giving in 2017 was
$28,002.00. Thank you congregation for your giving!