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1 Circuit Writer MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE ERLANGER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AUGUST 2015 FROM THE PASTOR We ve had a really good summer at EUMC! God has blessed us and things are going well. The beginning of the school year will be soon, and again, it s hard to believe the summer is almost gone. I have a few important things to mention to you.. 1. This Sunday, August 2, there will be a District Conference to officially restructure the old Covington District into the new Northern Kentucky District. We will be adding two counties on both east and west sides, I believe, so we will be a lot bigger! A new district map is enclosed in the newsletter. The District Conference will be at Alexandria UMC at 2 p.m. Sunday. 2. We have had a wonderful slate of activities this summer! VBS was a delightful week this year. Thanks to all our children s helpers for their hard work and desire to serve the Lord in that way. Also, our Mission trip to Louisiana was an amazing week for all who were involved. You really need to consider going on this trip next year. Dates for 2016 will be July for YOUTH and August 1320 for ADULTS. We have 12 spots each week reserved. If you have any doubts about going, just talk to a mission team member! They will tell you it was an amazing experience. In addition to that, our Ice Cream Social was a lot of fun, and it was wonderful to have the Hills of Kentucky Dulcimer Society with us last week during worship. God has really done great things in our midst so far!

2 3. We still have some fun planned for the summer. Faith Day at Great American Ballpark is this Sunday, so that will be fun. We are also starting some new Sunday School Classes this month (for Adults and children/youth! Are YOU coming to Sunday School?!) Our Lincoln Woods Worship Service is still slated for August 16. That has consistently been delightful! You will want to bring a friend with you! 4. Fall promises just as much life and love with our Steak night coming up, our trip to Lake Junaluska, our All Saints Celebration and much more as well. It s very plain that God is doing good things in our church. We are taking in new members, we are growing in faith and love, and we are looking into new ways of serving God and our neighbors. That s what it s all about. I hope you are feeling God s presence come alive in our church. It s clearly happening. Won t you open your heart and life to God working in you, too? See you in church!

3 July 2015 Tithes and Offerings. Tithes Sunday School Loose Plate GECDC Interest/Dividends Upper Room $14, $54.00 $ $4, $58.75 $1.00 GENERAL FUND $19, TOTAL Emmaus Emergency Emmaus Various Proj. Emmaus Zimmerman Good Samaritan Fund Ida Spence Miscellaneous Mission Reimbursements UCV Women in Mission $53.00 $69.00 $56.00 $22.00 $ $95.00 $ $ $10.00 $ August Birthdays Wanda Cole 08/10 Kelly Lusk 08/12 Kristi Stricker 08/12 Brenda Cain 08/14 Tom Houston 08/15 Barry Wurtz 08/16 Susanna Vance 08/20 Monica Smith 08/24 Michael Nolan 08/25 Toni Rhodes 08/25 Mark Burns 08/29 Building Fund $ SPECIAL GIFTS $2, TOTAL GRAND TOTAL $22, Anniversaries Eugene & Pat Barbour Mike & Emily Markey Mike & Karen Fletcher Jim & Bev Muegel Charles & Carol Kiffer Paul & Mary Swanson John & Sue Lambert Charlie & Wanda Hill 08/05 08/06 08/08 08/11 08/12 08/19 08/23 08/31

4 Graduate Recognition Sunday 2015 United Methodist Men Man of the Year Chuck Love May 31, United Methodist Men Lifetime Achievement Award Tom Doyle (Accepting the award on behalf of his father Ralph Doyle) Hills of Kentucky DULCIMERS GROUP JUNE 26, 2015

5 Mission Trip Team

6 I scream, You scream, We ALL scream for an Ice Cream Social July 19, 2015

7 Thank you!! Thank you!! On Thursday, July 23, we filled 37 back packs for Ida Spence with the supplies you brought in! They will be delivered on Monday, July 27, please keep the children that use these school supplies in your prayers this school year. Good Job. We will continue to collect laundry detergent and bleach till the end of October, for Ida Spence Mission (in the green bucket in the Home Street Vestibule), and Labels for Education, for Red Bird Mission (in Mission Central Drawer 1). SUNDAY SCHOOL MATTERS! Sunday, September, 6, 2015 Drama: Starting in September Bill Howard and Associates, will be having a Drama Class for ages For Children: There will be a rotation of Science, Music, Art and Drama, that s right we will be having fun while learning more about Jesus. For Adults: We will have a NEW class for couples. The course study will be revealed soon. Current Adult classes, Emmaus Class is taught by Wanda Hill, they meet in the Annex, and are using Thru The Bible Commentary Series by J. Vernon McGee. They are now studying Chapters of Exodus. The Asbury Class is taught by Tim Healy, they are studying the book of Matthew and meet in the Asbury Room. These classes meet every Sunday, and it starts at 9:15 am. Bring your family and invite friends, More Exciting News to Come! THE ADULT MINISTRIES: are collecting money for the Pastor s Cake. The Cake will be auctioned off at the Ida Spence Spaghetti Dinner November 7, Please see Joy Hamilton, if you have any questions or would like to donate! UMM Steak Night September 19th, Stay tuned for further details.

8 Outdoor Camp Meeting, Picnic and Birthday Celebration August 16 th at Lincoln Woods Park in Florence There will be no morning worship at EUMC for this one Sunday of the year. Starting at 10:00 am, we will have our worship; with music will be provided by Charlie Hill. Chef Barone will be catering a box lunch for a suggested donation of $8.00. We will have birthday cupcakes to celebrate everyone's birthday. You do not need to bring a thing-- except lawn type chairs, outdoor games you'd like to play and a spirit of fun. Tim Healy will be driving the church van from our parking lot to the park leaving at 9:00 and 9:30. Please contact the church office if you are planning to ride in the van. Directions will be provided to the park for those wishing to drive. Watch for more information about this upcoming event. Emily Markey (Pictures from last year)

9 HELP US OUT! Please call the church office if you or a loved one goes into the hospital or rehab or especially something like Hospice. Don't assume that we know or that someone else called. Health care facilities DO NOT notify the church, and sometimes it is very difficult to figure out where you or your loved one is. If you do not give permission upon admission for us to know, they won't even tell us you're there when we call to ask. We want to be supportive of you and your family in times of misfortune, but we do need your help by passing on vital information to us. Thank you for your help and understanding! James 5:14 Is anyone among you sick? Then that person should send for the elders of the church to pray over them. They should ask the elders to anoint them with olive oil in the name of the Lord. Beginning Tuesday, September 1 Disciple Bible Study What is DISCIPLE? Disciple is an amazing Bible Study experience that was started back in 1987 as an effort by the United Methodist Church to increase interest in serious Bible Study among its membership It was originally designed as a 39 week program that met once a week for almost 3 hours each week. The study took participants through the whole Bible and it helps each individual get a better picture of the Li Europan lingues es membres del sam familie. Lor separat existentie es un myth. Por scientie, musica, sport etc, li tot Europa usa li sam vocabularium. carborundum e pluribus unum. Defacto lingo est igpay atinlay. Marquee selectus non provisio incongruous and it feline certainly nolo contendre. did that. Gratuitous octopus niacin, sodium glutimate. Quote meon an estimate et non interruptus stadium. Sic tempus fugit esperanto hiccup estrogen. Glorious baklava ex librus hup hey ad infinitum. Non sequitur condominium facile et geranium incognito. Epsum factorial non deposit quid pro quo hic escorol. Marquee selectus non provisio incongruous whole story feline nolo of salvation. contendre Olypian quarrels et gorilla congolium sic ad nauseum. Souvlaki ignitus carborundum e pluribus unum. Recently, the Disciple writers have come out with an abbreviated version of Disciple. It is a 24 week study (12 weeks on the Old Testament and 12 weeks on the New Testament), and each weekly session lasts only minutes. We have been using this new version of Disciple at our church. We have been through one cycle of the 24 week program, and are looking to start a second year We will try to have 2 classes, both on Tuesdays. One will meet at 10 a.m. Li Europan lingues es membres del sam familie. Lor separat existentie es un myth. Por scientie, musica, sport etc, li tot Europa usa li sam vocabularium. Li lingues differe solmen in li grammatica. Li Europan lingues es membres del sam familie. Lor separat existentie es un myth. Por scientie, musica, sport etc, li tot Europa usa li sam vocabularium. carborundum e pluribus unum. Defacto of it lingo this est fall. igpay atinlay. Marquee selectus non provisio incongruous feline nolo contendre. Gratuitous octopus niacin, sodium and glutimate. one will Quote meet meon at an 7 estimate p.m. et non interruptus stadium. Sic tempus fugit esperanto hiccup estrogen. Glorious baklava ex librus hup hey ad infinitum. Non sequitur condominium facile et geranium incognito. Epsum factorial non deposit quid pro quo hic escorol. Marquee selectus non provisio incongruous feline nolo contendre Olypian quarrels et gorilla congolium sic ad nauseum. Souvlaki ignitus carborundum e pluribus unum. Have you ever said, I wish I knew more about the Bible. Then Disciple is for you. If you would like to have a picture of the whole story of the Bible, then Disciple is for you. If you would like to understand how the prophets and the judges and the kings all fit together with the story of Jesus, then Disciple is for you. If you would like to grow in your faith, then Disciple is for you. You will need to commit to reading minutes a day in the Bible, and make each week s group meeting a priority on your schedule. But you will come out with an amazing awareness of God s love and the salvation story for your effort. Each participant will need a study guide. You may borrow or purchase this. Cost for purchase is $35. If you are interested, please talk to the Pastor or call the church office. This will be an unbelievable time of growth for each person who joins in. YOU WILL NOT REGRET SIGNING UP TO BE A PART OF THIS STUDY!!!

10 From the Erlanger United Methodist Men Hi Folks. The Ice Cream Social on July 19th, 2015 was a huge success. We netted $ for missions. Our next event is the Steak Night on September 19th, Stay tuned for further details. The next UMM District Meeting will be Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Cynthiana Ebenezer. We will take the church bus. We will leave the church parking lot at 5:00 pm. Canned goods update for the United Christian Volunteers. Thru July 27, 2015, 2,370 food items have been delivered. Emphasis in August 2015 is on breakfast items. Our goal for 2015 is 4,000 food items. There are many folks in the local area that can t afford enough food for their families. Your support has gone a long way in helping this cause. Thank you. Whatever you bring will be greatly appreciated. We would like to invite all men to join the Erlanger United Methodist Men. Our next meeting is August 1, 2015, Saturday, 9:00 am at Erlanger UMC in the Asbury Room. Thank you and GOD Bless you all. The mission of the General Commission on United Methodist Men is to assist men to know Jesus Christ, to serve Him, to grow spiritually and seek daily to do His will.

11 Covington District United Methodist Men District Meeting Thursday, August 20, :30 PM Ebenezer UMC Cynthiana, KY Dinner at 6:30--Cost $8.00 Guest Speaker Edgar Adams President, KY Conference UMM Contact Don Markesbery at or by Monday, August 17, with the number of men attending from your church.

12 Make your plans now for the Fall Fling At Lake Junaluska, NC October 20-23, 2015 (Tuesday Friday) Cost $400 each for meals, lodging (double occupancy), program fees and transportation. Join us to this wonderful trip to the Southeastern Jurisdictional Headquarters for the United Methodist Church. It s a beautiful and inspiring place where we can relax and grow in Christ! Meditate in the beauty of... - An inspiring mountain setting - Reflections in the lake - The sunrise and sunset Grow as we share in: - Devotions - Storytelling with Amy Yeary Holmes - Entertainment! Be sure to bring your Bible, your comfortable shoes, and a ready smile! Enjoy ample free time. On the Assembly grounds, visit the World Methodist Museum, Native Garden, and Heritage Center. Shop at the book store. Walk the foot path. Excursions to places such as the Biltmore Estate, Folk Art Center, Blue Ridge Parkway, Cradle of Forestry, the Carl Sandburg Home, Thomas Wolfe Home, and the Cherokee Museum are possible for those who want to add to the trip.

13 August 2015 Schedule and Events Sat. 1 st 9:00 am Methodist Men Meeting Sun. 2 nd 9:00 am Communion / Chapel 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship After Morning Worship Youth / Faith Day / Reds 4:30 pm Devotions Mon. 3 rd 7:00 pm SPRC Meeting Tue. 4 th 6:30 pm Trustees Meeting Wed. 5 th 12:00 pm Evangelism / Caring Team 5:45 pm Worship Meeting 7:00 pm Choir Practice 7:00 pm Manna Mission Meeting Thur. 6 th 11:00 am WIM Sun. 9 th 9:00 am Communion / Chapel 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship 4:30 pm Devotions 5:30 pm Youth Mon. 10 th 6:00 pm Sunday School Education Meeting 7:00 pm Council on Ministries Wed. 12 th 10:30 am Children s Chapel 5:45 pm 7:00 pm The Lydia Project Choir Practice Thur. 13 th First day of School for Erlanger / Elsmere Schools 6:00 pm Prayer Group Sun. 16th Outdoor Worship service and Picnic at Lincoln Woods (see note in Newsletter) Tue. 18 th 1:00 pm GECDC Board Meeting Wed. 19 th 1:00 pm 7:00 pm Evangelism Team Meeting Choir Practice Sat. 22 nd 5:00 pm Manna Mission Meal Sun. 23 rd 9:00 am Communion / Chapel 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship 4:30 pm Devotions 5:30 pm Youth Wed. 26 th 10:30 am 7:00 pm Children s Chapel Choir Practice Sun. 30 th Sunday School Promotion Sunday 9:00 am Communion / Chapel 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship 4:30 pm Devotions 5:30 pm Youth

14 FAMILY PROMISE MINISTRY At our last Council on Ministries meeting, we voted to move forward with a project proposed by our Missions Committee. This has not gotten final approval yet, but we are interested in being a host church for the Family Promise Ministry. You may remember our previous involvement with Interfaith Hospitality Network this is the same ministry. It was restructured to Family Promise of Northern KY several years ago. Because of administrative problems, the ministry had to close down. Several people who see a great need in our community are trying to get it started again. This is a ministry that offers shelter for homeless families in our area. Currently there is no place where a family can stay together during a period of crisis. We would host 2-4 families (no more than 15 people total) for a week at a time, 4-6 times a year. We would most likely do this on the third floor of our building. The families would arrive hear between 6 and 6:30 p.m., get a meal and a place to sleep, and would leave between 5:30 and 6 a.m. the next morning. These clients would be screened through Family Promise and have background checks. During the day kids would be in school and parents would get help with job placement and home placement, among other things. Showers and other services would be available at the day center they would use. For our church to participate, we would need volunteer hosts to stay with our guests. We would ask for members to volunteer 1 night each of the weeks we host. We will need 2 volunteers each night. You would need to stay all night, but you could sleep during that time (bed time is about 10 p.m.). Your purpose would be to help with things like meals, make sure things go okay, make sure everyone gets up in time, and help with a continental breakfast. On rare occasions you might help get someone to a doctor if they got sick. There would be some training for other minor hosting duties. If you would consider helping with this, please see the Pastor, or Jackie McPeters, or call the church office. It would not be hard, and it would mean the world to the clients we serve. Hopefully this program will be up and running before the really cold weather starts this winter, but a lot of things have to happen before this ministry can start back up. We cannot do this unless we have people willing to host, so pray about this and let us know if you are interested.

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16 HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS! As most of you know, several areas of Kentucky have been hit hard by flash flooding. There is an urgent need for supplies for the people of these areas. If you are interested in helping, please select from the list below and bring your items to church. You can bring them during the week to the church office or on Sunday we will have a collection bin as well. We will take these items to the distribution center early next week after Sunday, July 26 and then again early the week after Sunday, August 2. Thank you for any help you can give and please keep these families in your prayers. As soon as these areas are set up for work teams, we will try to send a team to go help. If you would be interested, you can reply to this and let us know, or you can call the church office ( ). Here is the most current list of items needed in the area: Aspirin/Tylenol Baby diapers Baby food Baby formula Baby wipes Batteries Blankets/pillows Bottled drinking water Bug Spray Cleaning supplies Clorox Wipes Contact lens solution First Aid care items Flash lights Personal care items Toilet paper Paper towels Lysol Rubber boots Rubber gloves Mops, buckets, brooms, dustpans Nonperishable food items

17 Youth Trip to Big Bone Lick

18 2015 Versailles Golf Scramble on Friday, September 18, 2015 Each September, the Versailles Campus holds a charity golf scramble to raise money for our children's needs. Over the years it has grown to over 200 golfers from around the region and spots fill up fast! The scramble is held at The Brook golf course off U.S. 60 in Versailles, Kentucky next to the Versailles Campus. Four-person scramble. Shotgun start at 8:00am and/or 1:30pm. Please arrive 30 minutes early. You may select your own teammates, or we will place you in a team. Registration includes a shared golf cart, green fees for 18 holes and with lunch and soft drinks on the course. Mulligans will be available for purchase. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 8:00am. Prizes awarded for first, second and third place; longest putt, and for longest drive (men and women). Golf Scramble For the Children!