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An Encouraging Word Volume 23 - Issue 2—May / June, 2019 The Mt. Nebo News Fireside Gazing: Seeing God in the FlamesTheres something about a campfire that draws us in close. We cant help but gaze at the flickering flames. When we do, we slow down. We focus. And we reflect. Maybe thats why God used fire to help some people see Him at key times in their lives. Plan to be part of some fire- side gazing well be doing through Scripture on Sun- day mornings in May and June. It may turn out to be the thing God has planned to help us see Him at a key time in our lives. —Pastor Mike CONTENTS Confirmation Sunday 1 Death Notices Backpack Blessings Make A Difference 2/3 Acolyte Training Mens Breakfast Youth Ministry / VBS 4/5 Graduation Sunday Memorial Day Sunday Celebrate Seniors 6/9 Family Easter Event Prime Timers 10/11 Small Groups Humor Bible Quizzes 12/13 Announcements Servants Schedules Sermon Topics 14/15

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An Encouraging Word

Volume 23 - Issue 2—May / June, 2019

The Mt. Nebo News

“Fireside Gazing: Seeing God in the Flames” There’s

something about a campfire that draws us in close. We

can’t help but gaze at the flickering flames. When we

do, we slow down. We focus. And we reflect. Maybe

that’s why God used fire to help some people see Him

at key times in their lives. Plan to be part of some fire-

side gazing we’ll be doing through Scripture on Sun-

day mornings in May and June. It may turn out to be

the thing God has planned to help us see Him at a key

time in our lives. —Pastor Mike

CONTENTS Confirmation Sunday 1 Death Notices Backpack Blessings Make A Difference 2/3 Acolyte Training Men’s Breakfast Youth Ministry / VBS 4/5 Graduation Sunday Memorial Day Sunday Celebrate Seniors 6/9 Family Easter Event Prime Timers 10/11 Small Groups Humor Bible Quizzes 12/13 Announcements Servant’s Schedules Sermon Topics 14/15

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Darryl Schram, brother of

Diane Shinkle and David

Schram, passed away on

March 23, 2019, at the age of

75.

Lynette Shull, father of Dan-

ielle Crall, passed away on

March 29, 2019, at the age of

76.

Cathy Griffith, mother of Nanette Neal, passed away on April 2, 2019, at the age

of 69.

Pat Bolender, mother of Angela Herbolt, passed away on April 2, 2019, at the age

of 83.

Prayers and love to their families and friends.

A s another school year comes to an end, we wish to

sincerely thank everyone who has helped make

this ministry a success again this year. Nearly 100 chil-

dren at Hamersville Elementary have been given the ex-

tra food they need to get them through the weekend.

On average, it costs about $100 per child for the school

year, and it could not be accomplished without the gen-

erosity of so many of you! Many of these families turn

to local food pantries over the summer, so please contin-

ue to support these children by donating to Mt. Nebo’s food pantry. We will

also continue to collect items throughout the summer so we are ready when

the school year begins again. Thank You!

May Item of the Month: Fruit Cups

June Item of the Month: Chicken Noodle Soup

—Mike & Sandra Kirk

& Dave & Tina Schram, Coordinators

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100% of you reading this newsletter were once a kid!

Transform a life for Christ!

Did you know—64% of all Christians accepted Christ

as their Savior by the age of 18?

Leave a legacy to future generations!

YOU can impact lives of children and youth at Mt. Ne-

bo United Methodist Church by investing your time

and the love of Jesus through serving in our Sunday

School, Children’s Church, Church nursery, Children’s

small group ministries, and youth small groups. Please see Brenda Reed, Discipleship Coor-

dinator, if you would like to be part of any of these ministries.

T he May Men’s Breakfast for the Soul will be Saturday, May 11th, from

7:30 AM until 9 at Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church. The Cooking

Crew for the May breakfast will be led by Jacob Flores and Lawrence

Snyder. We would also like to give a special thanks to Larry Tomlin and Joe

Chirco for leading the Cook Crews this spring. The morning will begin with

breakfast, with a time of worship and speaker to follow. Come join us for

God Time, Good Food, and a time to see how God in working in the lives of

men at Mt. Nebo UMC. Men’s Breakfast will not meet during June and July

to give men opportunities to be part of the Men’s Fishing Trip to Lake Erie

in June and enjoy some time with family. Look for the fall schedule in the

next newsletter.

A ny young person who will be completing 1st grade through 5th grade this spring of this school year is

invited to attend acolyte training. Following the comple-tion of acolyte training (must attend either training), these persons would be part of the Acolyte rotation be-ginning this June. Monday, May 20th at 5:30 PM or Thursday, May 16th at 6:00 PM

Acolyte training will be held in the Worship Center. For more information, contact Brenda Reed, Discipleship Coordinator.

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—Brenda Reed, Discipleship Coordinator

Is God calling you to serve this summer?

Thursday, July 25th

B e part of a team from Mt. Nebo to serve at Joni and Friends Family Retreat onJuly 25th

at Shawnee State Park. This family retreat is especially designed to be a haven for fami-

lies affected by disabilities. Here these families are cared for, encouraged, and rejuvenated in

a Christ-centered, fully accessible camp environment. Mt. Nebo will be hosting a special

“Mom’s Luncheon” for all the moms attending the camp this week with their families. They

have set aside time during lunch for these moms to have a little special pampering with a

lunch apart from the rest of the family. Mt. Nebo has the privilege to be the church who will

be providing and serving this special lunch.

Mt. Nebo VBS June 24-28, 2019

To Mars and Beyond

B last Off with us as we travel to Mars and Beyond and help kids discover the wonders

of God’s universe. Children Pre-K** through 6th grade will become voyagers on a journey through space, exploring where God’s power can take them. Beginning in an Assembly area- an outpost on Mars- they will lift off to distant planets on special missions each day to collect power sources. Along the way, they will learn

how God walked with heroes of the Bible, and that God is always with them, too! Add to the adventure, some out-of-this-world fun, snacks, crafts, and science activi-ties. All of this will inspire kids to give glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we can imagine. Registration link is available at Mt. Nebo church website, www.mtneboumcoh.com or print registration forms are available at the sign up table in the church narthex. Each family completing either online or print registration prior to June 22nd will receive a free CD of the music for the To Mars and Beyond VBS.

**must be 4 years old and potty trained by June 20th.

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Graduates, both high

school and college,

will be recognized

during both the

9:00AM and 11:00AM

Worship Services.

O n Sunday, May 26th, Kenny Waterfield, a Vietnam Veteran, will

share a presentation titled “Why Do We Do These Things?”. The

congregation will also be invited to name those who gave their lives

serving our country. We hope you will attend to properly remember

their sacrifice and express gratitude to God for being a part of a nation

made up of such persons.

Mt. Nebo will celebrate Mothers

with a special gift during the 9:00

and 11:00 Worship services. This

is a great way to worship God

and recognize those who have a

special place in our hearts.

Mt. Nebo will hon-

or and thank God

for Fathers at both

morning worship

services. We will

honor Fathers with

a small gift as a

way to show appre-

ciation for their

God-given role and

significant relation-

ship.

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Noah Hiler, son of Bill and Shannon Hiler, is a graduate of

Western Brown High School. Noah is the Valedictorian of

his class and is graduating with honors. He is an Eagle

Scout, a recipient of the Franklin B. Walters All-Scholastic

Award and the Western Brown Academic Excellence

Award. He will attend college studying Aerospace Engi-

neering.

Alexander Massengill, son of Neal and Pam Massengill,

is a graduate of Western Brown High School and South-

ern Hills Career Technical Center. Alex will be attending

the University of Northwestern Ohio studying Health

Information Technology.

Allen Pollard, son of Todd and Kathy Pollard is a grad-

uate of Western Brown High School. Allen plans is to

continue his competing in Motorcross racing.

Chase Dodson, son of Missy Dodson and grandson of Pat

Cornett is a graduate of Landrum High School in

Landrum, SC. Chase played football for his school and

plans to attend the fire academy in Columbia, SC, to be-

come a firefighter.

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Austin Kirk, son of Mike and Sandra Kirk and grandson

of Richard and Marilyn Kirk. Austin is a graduate with

honors from Western Brown High School. He played soc-

cer and tennis for 4 years and was a member of the Na-

tional Honor Society. Austin also took several classes at

Southern State and plans to finish his degree at the Uni-

versity of Cincinnati majoring in Computer Science.

Jordan Lind, grandson of James and Andra Brown, is a

graduate of Western Brown High School. Jordan will be

attending Alderson Broaddus University in West Virginia

playing football for the Battlers team.

Kodi Brown, grandson of James and Andra Brown, is a

graduate of Georgetown High School. Kodi plans to

attend Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.

Brooklyn O’Hara, daughter of Rob and Kim O’Hara

and granddaughter of Richard and Marilyn Kirk and

Larry and Linda O’Hara, is a graduate of Western

Brown High School. Brooklyn was on the tennis team,

ran track and was a Bronco’s cheerleader for 4 years

and the bowling team for 2 years. She also received

many high academic awards. She is attending the Uni-

versity of Cincinnati and majoring in Marketing.

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Jacob Miller, son of Mark and Annette Miller, grandson of

Dorothy Roush, Steve and Rickey Ernst and grant- grandson

of Loretta Ernst. Jacob is a graduate of Colorado College

with a BA in Mathematical Economics and will start his ca-

reer as a Financial Analyst for Companies of Peace

(CoPeace) in Denver, CO.

Kathy Pollard, wife of Todd Pollard, is a graduate of

Southern State Community College with an Associates

Degree in Multi Media and Simulation.

Griffin Fite, son of Jeremy and Heather Fite and grand-

son of Jim and Sandy Wesley and Richard Fite, is a grad-

uate of Western Brown High School. Griffin was on the

soccer team for 2 years and tennis team for 1 year. He al-

so went to state finals with his DECA organization and

plans to attend the University of Cincinnati Clermont

studying business and finance.

Jordan Davis, son of Jake and Jessica Davis, is a gradu-

ate of Western Brown High School. He has played on

the WB soccer team, bowling team and track team. Jor-

dan has also performed in many choir concerts and the-

ater plays. He will be attending the University of Cin-

cinnati Clermont.

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Reagan Henderson, daughter of Barry Henderson and

Shonda Pickelheimer and granddaughter of Gary and

Eileen Henderson, is a graduate of Western Brown

High School. Reagan received a nursing scholarship at

the University of Cincinnati and plans to be a regis-

tered nurse.

Elizabeth Black, daughter of Mike and Kelley

McMullen, is a graduate of Western Brown High

School/Southern Hills Career Center. Elizabeth was

the Vice President of Criminal Justice with high hon-

ors in her class at Southern Hills. She will attend

Southern State Community College and major in Ele-

mentary Education.

Noah Miller, son of Harold and Terri Miller and

grandson of Lee and Betty Bishop, is a graduate of

Western Brown High School. Noah will attend the

Cincinnati Christian University, playing football for

the Eagles. He plans to transfer later to the University

of Cincinnati to study Engineering.

G raduation day is tough for adults. They go to the ceremony as parents. They come home as contem-

poraries. After 22 years of child-raising, they are un-employed. —Erma Bombeck

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—Bonnie Oney, Reporter

Chair Holy Yoga

Monday, 5pm, Ministry Annex

Prayer Shawl Ministry

2nd. Monday of Month, 6—7 pm, Narthex

Men’s Shoulder to Shoulder Share Group

Sunday, 4:00 pm, Admin. Bldg.

Women’s Early Morning Group Study

Tuesdays, 6:30 am, church

Wednesday Bible Study Group

Wednesdays, 10 am, Classroom 3

Women’s Heart to Heart Share Group

Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, Parsonage

Holy Yoga (beginners group)

Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, Ministry Annex

Verna Mae’s Home Bible Study

Thursdays, 4:00 pm, Verna Mae Marks’ home

Sons of Thunder

Thursdays, 8:00 pm, Admin. Bldg.

Women’s Hand to Hand Emmaus Share Group

Saturdays, 8:45 am, Ministry Annex

Men’s Breakfast For The Soul

Second Saturdays, 7:30 am, church

(excluding June & July)

Prime Timers’ Spring Events

W e have a great event sched-

uled at the church for Friday,

May 3rd at 6PM by the men in our

group. They graciously have planned a

“Celebrating Our Ladies” Lasagna din-

ner for us “lucky ladies”. This has be-

come a yearly event and is so enjoyed

by all of us, because the guys always do

such a good job of spoiling us. We

thank Harlan Moore, Junior Hayslip,

Richard Kirk and Jim Luckadoo for

planning and hosting the event.

We look forward to our June 8th

“Men’s Appreciation Dinner Celebra-

tion” to be held at the church at 6PM in

honor of our “great guys”. Guest enter-

tainment will be provided by Don Jen-

nings. Meat will be provided. Ladies

please bring a side dish or dessert. We

look forward to this event and hope to

see you there (to be hosted by Susan,

Dorothy and Nancy.)

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“BARK”

A mother mouse and a baby mouse are

walking along when suddenly a cat

attacks them. The mother mouse shouts

“BARK!” and the cat runs away. “See?” the

mother mouse says to her baby. “Now do

you see why it’s important to learn a foreign

language?”

It’s The Thought...

M om, I was gonna give you an all ex-

penses paid, first-class trip to Hawaii

for Mother’s Day, but I knew how much

you'd miss me and I just couldn't put you

through that kind of agony.

Poor Preacher

A little boy said to the pastor that he

would give him some money when the

little boy is grown up. Pastor thanked him

and asked the little boy the reason. The little

boy mentioned that his father says that the

pastor is one of the poorest preachers they’ve

ever had.

The 1900s

T oday nearly 100 years have elapsed

since the first Father’s Day was cele-

brated. Fathers of 1900 didn’t have it nearly

as good as fathers of today; but they did have

a few advantages: In 1900, fathers prayed

their children would learn English. Today,

fathers pray their children will speak English.

Best Gift Q: What could possibly be the best gift to your

Dad apart from the neck tie on Father's Day?

A: When you return his car with the gas tank

full.

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May—Joyce Barger & Jim Luckadoo

June—Junior & Ruth Hayslip

To volunteer as a Greeter and Usher

for the 9 am service,

please contact Harlan Moore.

Mortgage as April 30, 2019:

$525,325

Answer to Bible Quizzes on Page 15

Wednesday Bible Study Group

at 10 am, Classroom 3

Join Rev. David James as he leads this study

of a walk of faith through the Bible,

beginning with Genesis.

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9:00 AM 11:00 AM

May 5/5 Camryn Graham/Stella Keller Dani Tackett/Emma Bruan

5/12 Grace Zuech/Jennah Eubanks Dani Tackett/Addison Brossenne

5/19 Jennah Eubanks/Stella Keller Kenna Stratton/Ava Evans

5/26 Leah & Logan Waterfield Austin Brossenne/Ava Evans

June 6/2 Grace Zuech/Leah Waterfield Addison Brossenne/

6/9 Camryn Graham/ Kenna Stratton/

6/16 Stella Keller/Grace Zuech Ava Evans/Addison Brossenne

6/23 Leah & Logan Waterfield Dani Tackett/Emma Bruan

6/30 Camryn Graham/Jennah Eubanks Kenna Stratton/

9:00 AM 11:00 AM

May 5/5 Pre-K Alyssa Eubanks Jenny Flores

1-3 K. Brookover Ginny Pollard

5/12 Pre-K Sam. Stratton

1-3 Lori Sams

5/19 Pre-K Tabitha Chirco Emily Meyers

1-3 Heather Fite Kelly Hahn

5/26 Pre-K Pat Cornett A.&M. Shepherd

1-3 Kelly Day Tina Schram

9:00 AM 11:00 AM

June 6/2 Pre-K Alyssa Eubanks

1-3 Virgie Luck Gail Frazier

6/9 Pre-K Courtney Zuech

1-3 Lori Sams Natalie Cook

6/16 Pre-K Tabitha Chirco

1-3 T. & S, Wesley Diana Starkey

6/23 Pre-K

1-3

6/30 Pre-K

1-3 Gail Frazier Shelly Arn

NOTE: During the 9 AM service, Logan Waterfield will bring the Christ Light out of the service during

the closing chorus.

During the 11 AM service, the acolyte who is in middle school will bring the Christ Light out of the

service during the last song.

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9:00 AM 11:00 AM

May 5/5 Theresa Conaty I. Hicks/T. Conaty

5/12 K. Waterfield Emily & Josh Meyer

5/19 Jodi Keller T. Nolan/M. McKinzie

5/26 A. Eubanks Kim&Brooklyn O’Hara

Answer to Bible Quizzes on Page 13

Top—A (See Matthew 1:5)

Bottom—B (See Acts 1:14ff)

9:00 AM 11:00 AM June 6/2 Theresa Conaty N. & P. Massengill

6/9 K. Waterfield L. Wash/S. Stratton

6/16 Jodi Keller Amy Timmers & Esta

6/23 Alyssa Eubanks E. & J. Edminsten

6/30 Theresa Conaty S. & M. Kirk

May & June

Sermon Topics

Sermon Series: Fireside Gazing:

Seeing God in the Flames

May 5 – God in the Fire

May 12 – Rescue From Danger

May 19 – Not Alone

May 26 – Fiery Choices

June 2 – Hearts on Fire

June 9 – Guest Preacher

June 16 – Handling Fire

June 23 – Fire Power and Purging

June 30 – Wildfires

FRIDAY, JUNE 14

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Invite Friends and Family to Worship!

Service Times:

9:00 - 10:00 AM Worship with Hymns

(Children’s Church)

10:15 - 11:00 AM Sunday School Program

Heart Shapers (Pre-School - 5th grade)

Middle School and High School

Adult Classes

11:00 - 12:00 PM Worship with Band

(Children’s Church)

*Nursery Provided at 9:00 & 11:00

Our Mission: To Know Christ and Make Him Known

Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church

11693 St. Rt. 774

Bethel, OH 45106

Pastor Mike Starkey

Phone: 937-379-1225

Fax: 937-379-9038