THE TIDINGS 202 East Fourth Street Owensboro, Kentucky Church Office (270)

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1 The Tidings (USPS ) Published Monthly By SETTLE MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 E. Fourth Street Owensboro, KY Periodicals Postage Paid At Owensboro, KY In the event of inclement weather, Settle Memorial has implemented the following policy: Settle Wednesday Night and any church activities during the week will follow the City Schools snow schedule. If City Schools are out or dismiss early, we will not have activities at the church. The decision to cancel Sunday services and activities will be made with the safety of our members in mind. Please check radio stations WOMI 1490, WVJS 1420, WBIO 94.7, our web page ww.settleumc.com, or our Facebook page. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE TIDINGS 201 East Fourth Street Owensboro, KY THE TIDINGS 202 East Fourth Street Owensboro, Kentucky Church Office (270) Vol. 47 No. 1 January 2019

2 Join the Prayer Chain: This ministry is meant to be a call to prayer for the gathered community. If you would like to be included please send an to: lynne.settleumc@gmail.com The church office will also receive prayer requests that will be shared along with a prayer or scripture. CHURCH STAFF Lead Pastor: Rev. Keith Switzer... keith.settleumc@gmail.com Associate Pastor: Rev. Rob Tucker... rob.settleumc@gmail.com Visitation Pastor: Rev. Carol Owen... pastorcarol18@gmail.com Music Director: Dr. Diane Earle... dearle@kwc.edu High School Youth/ Shout Worship Leader: Rev. Molly Shoulta Tucker molly.settleumc@gmail.com Organist: Donna Pillow Church Administrator: Lynne Alvey... lynne.settleumc@gmail.com Middle School Youth/ Adult Discipleship: Karlie Griffith. karlie.settleumc@gmail.com Children's Director: Aimee Keith... aimee.settleumc@gmail.com Preschool Director: Lisa Poirier... lisa.settleumc@gmail.com Financial Secretary: Doug Mullikin...doug.settleumc@gmail.com Church Secretary: Jo Robinson... jo.settleumc@gmail.com Maintenance Supervisor: Jim Durand... jim.settleumc@gmail.com Sunday Custodian: Wesley Marcum

3 GIFTS IN MEMORY AND IN HONOR OF Ed Tabor Given by Marjorie Willis Ed Barrass Given by Dennis & Tatianna Sledd Carol Taylor Doris Bennett Given by Jennifer Vandiver-Vertrees Dr. Duvall Bushong Given by Marjorie Hornaday Dennis & Tatianna Sledd Juanita Carder Given by Marjorie Willis Rev. Fred Goodwin Given by Janice Goodwin Becky Helmers Given by Ben & Sherri Keeley Linda Major Suzanne Miles Greg & Susan Hartsough Leslie & David Parker Julia S. Hayden Bob & Teri Meythaler Sarah & Steve Ford Terry Wigton Marsha Dailey Ruth Reed Keith & Vickie Sharber Lee & Susanne Anderson Steve & Becki Burton Grady & Carole Harreld Jennifer Vandiver-Vertrees Frances & Jerry Everly Anne Hopwood, M.D. Given by Dennis & Tatianna Sledd Flo Keeley Given by Marjorie Hornaday Louisa Lovett Given by Ann McManus Bernard & Marie Miller Given by Gayle Gardner Marie Miller Given by Marjorie Hornaday Marjorie Willis Clarence Reynolds Given by Lee & Susanne Anderson Betty Shaw Suzy Reynolds Given by Marjorie Willis In Honor of Addison Edge and Haley Edge Given by Bill & Charlene Beasley We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Becky Helmers who passed away December 17; Lois Thompson on the passing of her husband, Kenneth Brix, December 18; to Rev. Charles Bennett on the passing of his wife, Doris Bennett, December 21; to the family of Clarence Reynolds who passed away December 21; and to Mike Clark and family on the passing of his father, Prince Bo Clark, December 22. As we flip the calendar to a new year, we celebrate the accomplishments of 2018 and we grieve the losses of Every year has its own taste of victory mixed with some losses. But we who put our hope in the Lord rejoice as we open the door to a new year, a new year that embraces both promise and challenge. As 2019 emerges, my soul holds hope and anxiety. A large and historic challenge faces the United Methodist Church. The Council of Bishops has called a Special Session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church to be held February 23-26, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. The purpose will be to receive and act on a report from the Commission on a Way Forward based on the recommendations of the Council of Bishops. The 32-member Commission was authorized by General Conference 2016 and appointed by the Council of Bishops to examine paragraphs in The Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality and exploring options to strengthen the unity of the church. For several decades the United Methodist Church has been divided on the issue of homosexuality. The hope has been that through the Commission on a Way Forward we would be able to resolve the issue and move forward. The Commission on a Way Forward presented to the bishops proposals, and the bishops are sending a recommended proposal along with two other proposals to the called session of General Conference. This is a brief and simple explanation of a complex and deeply dividing issue. I realize that many have already determined where they stand, and no debate or conversation will change their mind or heart. I just ask two things of you. First, be in prayer and be compassionate toward those who have a different mind than you. Second, be knowledgeable, when you speak know the facts. To help us know the facts, I have invited Tom Grieb, a former pastor of Settle Memorial, and a delegate to General Conference, to share with us on February 7 at 6:30 pm in the Shepherd Center. Tom has an excellent understanding of the complexity of the issue and the processes that are involved in the coming decision. In my year and a half as pastor of Settle Memorial, I have witnessed a people of great faith who love one another deeply. My prayer is for that love to carry us through a historic challenge and for us to emerge on the other side as a people of even greater faith and love. Your servant, Keith

4 Radical Hospitality Extravagant Generosity ROADRUNNERS ARE ON THE ROAD We will travel to Princeton, IN on Thursday, January 24 to tour the Toyota Visitor s Center and Plant. We will board the church bus at 9:45am. Lunch will be at Stoll s Country Inn (Amish style buffet) on the southside of Evansville. The Toyota tour is free, lunch will be on your own. Visitors will ride a tram through the plant, please wear closed-toe shoes, long pants and long sleeve shirts. Signup in your Sunday school classroom, the Welcome Area, or by calling the church office no later than January 20. SENIOR NEWS FROM PASTOR CAROL Ecclesiastes 3:1, To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven. Happy New Year May the blessing of peace rest upon you The blessing of joy abide within you The blessing of love flow out through you... Birthdays: Jan. 16-Jane McKinney KENTUCKY WESLEYAN COLLEGE proudly presents PANTHER PIANISTS A community outreach program featuring piano students of Dr. Diane Earle performing solos and duets, accompanied by smiles All performances are Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted January Schedule Jan. 17: Senior Community Center Jan. 24: Fern Terra The church office will be closed Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 21 SETTLE MEMORIAL UMC FINANCE COMMITTEE UPDATE Offerings to the Operating Budget in November 2018 were $70, compared to $79, for November Year to date (YTD) through November 2018, the total offering to the Operating Budget has been $789, compared to $840, in 2017 for a decrease of $51, Expenses in November 2018 were $75, compared to $85, for November The 2018 YTD expenses through November were $892, compared to $885, for the same period last year. This is an increase of $7, The YTD actual expenses are $17,841 less than budgeted. Through the end of November, YTD expenses have exceeded offering by $103, The net cash assets of the Operating Budget at the end of November 2018 were a negative $6, compared to $40, at the end of November A total of 112 Covenant Cards for 2019 have been returned to date with the amount of $ 463,906 being pledged. Last year 146 cards were returned for an amount of $669,808. The Finance Committee met on Monday November 12 th and will meet again on Monday January 7 th to develop a proposed 2019 Operating Budget. Their recommendations will be forwarded to the Administrative Board where it will be voted on at their next meeting. If you have yet to return your Covenant Card for 2019, please give this decision your prayerful consideration. Yours in Christ, Alan Englehart Finance Committee Chair ONLINE GIVING Available at (You can choose to give to the General Operating Fund, the Good Samaritan Fund, UMCOR, Children s Ministry or the Faith Promise Fund, online) You may use this QR code to give directly from your mobile device. Scan the code, using a QR Code Reader and follow the directions on our website. You can also place your gifts in the offering plate during worship or send it by mail.

5 January 6 Traditional: Rev. Keith Switzer Shout!: Rev. Rob Tucker January 13 Traditional: Rev. Keith Switzer Shout!: Rev. Rob Tucker Passionate Worship PREACHING SCHEDULE LITURGISTS YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE January 20 Traditional/ Shout!: Rev. Rob Tucker January 27 Traditional: Rev. Molly Shoulta Tucker Shout!: Rev. Rob Tucker January 6... Rev. Carol Owen January Mary Moore January Marianne Edge January Bill Mallonee 12/02 12/09 12/16 12/23 Worship S.S Offering $22, $10, $17, $63, MORE UPCOMING CRUISES Diane is playing on several cruises in the future, and Settle friends are welcome to join her. Many Settle folks are going on this January s Caribbean cruise and/ or this June s Alaska cruise. Diane is also returning to Caribbean January 2020, and a Baltic cruise June 2020 (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia.) For information, grab a brochure on the wall across from the welcome desk or see Diane for more information. Radical Hospitality Interested in joining God s Troubadours a dulcimer/folk instrument group serving the Lord through music? If you play a folk instrument or dulcimer and are looking for fun Christian fellowship we would love to have you join us. We meet Wednesday night from 6-7pm, play a few times a year for church services, and also play for retirement homes in the area. If you don t play the dulcimer but would like to give it a try Joan with work with you. Congratulations to Katherine & Colton Thomson on the birth of their daughter, Reed Katherine Thomson, born December 18. Her grandparents are Camilla & Glenn Taylor. Congratulations to Kristen & Sage Griffin on the birth of their daughter, Annabelle Mae Griffin, born December 19, Her grandparents are Mike & Beth Bell and great-grandparents are Phil & June Bell. Congratulation to Dr. Matt & Natalie Johnson on the birth of their son, Graham Matthew Johnson born December 24. His grandparents are Dr. Mike & Beth Johnson. Congratulations to Mary & Nathan Moorhouse on the birth of their son, Mathis George Moorhouse, born December 29. His brothers are Hudson, Sawyer and Wyatt Moorhouse and his grandparents are George and Julie Gilliam.

6 Risk Taking Mission and Service Intentional Faith Development The Mountain Mission Truck will be at Settle for pickup, the morning of Jan. 7. Items may be delivered to the garage before Sunday, Jan. 6. Please DO NOT bring items to the office. Urgent Needs: Men s and Children s winter clothes and outerwear; Men s shoes; pots and pans, good condition used furniture. Junior Youth Fellowship Attention all 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, and 5 th graders Come join us for JYF at 4:00pm in the JYF Room. Sundays, January 13 & January 27 St. Benedict s Volunteers Needed Servers are still needed for January 16. Food is provided. Please contact Lynne Alvey, lynne.settleumc@gmail.com, to volunteer. Equal Exchange Fair Trade Coffee, Tea and Chocolate is available in the church office. Coffee (ground or pods): $10; Tea:$5; Chocolate:$3. Net proceeds will go to the Good Samaritan Fund. contact Lynne Alvey to purchase. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Happy New Year! 2018 was a transitional year for Settle UMW. We mourn the loss of Marie Miller, Ruth Conway, Jackie Woodward, Suzy Reynolds, JoAnn Penrod, Carmela Garmon, Flo Keeley & Marilyn Nonweiler. Betty Rush, Marge Willis, and Alicia Marts moved. Even with our loss of members, we gave $100 each to Fresh Start, True North, and Good Samaritan Fund above our pledges and designated offerings. All Circles will meet together while we regroup. We welcome visitors. If you would like to know how we turn faith, hope, and love into action on behalf of women, children and youth at home and around the world, come to our meeting, January 15, 10:30 am -ROC #104 BOXTOPS; Thank you to everyone who participates in our BOXTOP project which goes to Owensboro Public Schools. Please place on bulletin board by our secretary's office.

7 Intentional Faith Development High School Youth Ministry Boulware Mission: Risk Taking Mission and Service JANUARY MISSION PRAYER PARTNERS Boulware uses gifts from Settle Memorial to pay for operations. Unrestricted operating money is the hardest to come by as many sources of income involve restrictions. Our greatest prayer needs include prayer for our clients as they are working hard to start their lives over; prayer for our staff and board as we try to make the right decisions and provide direction for our clients; prayers for sufficient operating income; and finally prayers that we will be able to fill vacancies in our volunteer and staff roles with the right people. Middle School Youth Ministry January 6: Ice Skating Party from 4:15pm-6:15pm at Edge Ice Rink! Cost is $5 per child which covers the cost of skate rentals and dinner. Friends are welcome to join us! Parent drop off and pick up is at the ice rink. January 13: Youth Programming from 4-6pm and we're breaking out a new game! January 18-20: Make sure your bags are packed because we are heading to Louisville for Winter Blitz 2019! January 20: No Youth tonight! Programming will resume next week. January 27: Youth Programming from 4-6pm. Tonight you all get to choose the game! Henderson Settlement: Prayers are needed for: Donations to our General Fund. (day to day expenses, salaries, and utilities to keep our ministries going) In this pray that people will be moved to financially support us. As a donation based organization approx. 93% of our funding comes from churches and individuals. The staff and volunteers. (we all wear many hats so prayers keep us strong) Community folks. (as we strive to provide for their needs) Our search for a Youth Ministries Coordinator. (God is preparing someone for us) USDA Grants for the Farm and Greenhouse improvements. Homeless Resource Fair The Homeless Council of Owensboro will be hosting a Homeless Resource Fair in our Renewal and Outreach Center on Tuesday, January 29 from 10am-2pm. Volunteers are needed to assist with various aspects of the day. Contact Lynne Alvey, lynne.settleumc@gmail.com for more information.

8 Continuous Activities at Settle Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm Preschool: 8:30-11:30am Education Bldg. Parents Day Out: M, W, F, 9:00am - 12:30pm Education Bldg. Closed on Most National Holidays* Tuesday, January 1 - Church Office Closed Wednesday, January 2 * Preschool and PDO Resume 7:00pm Sanctuary Choir, Choir Room Thursday, January 3 10:00am Prayer Shawl Knitting, ROC 103 5:00pm Grace Marriage, ROC Friday, January 4 Saturday, January 5 Sunday, January 6, Communion Sunday 8:30am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:30am Fellowship, ROC 9:45am Sunday School, ROC/EB/SC 10:45am Shout! Contemporary Worship, SC 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 4:00pm 4:15pm Junior Youth Fellowship, JYF Room MS & HS Youth Ice Skating Party, Edge Ice Arena Monday, January 7 8:00am Mountain Mission Truck Pickup, garage 4:30pm Faith Explorers Ladies Group, Naas Home 6:00pm Emmaus Board Meeting, ROC-105 Tuesday, January 8 8:00am Open Arms Too Small Group, ROC 105 9:00am Potter s Clay Small Group, ROC 103 Wednesday, January 9 12:00pm Quilters, EB 306 5:15pm Wed. Night Meal, ROC 6:00pm Adult, Youth, Children, Small Groups, Studies, ROC/EB, 7:00pm HS Youth Small Group, ROC Thursday, January 10 10:00am Prayer Shawl Knitting, ROC 103 Friday, January 11 Saturday, January 12 Sunday, January 13 8:30am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:30am Fellowship, ROC 9:45am Sunday School, ROC/EB/SC 10:45am Shout! Contemporary Worship, SC 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 4:00pm Wide Open Spaces, ROC 4:00pm Junior Youth Fellowship, JYF Room 5:30pm HS Youth, ROC Monday, January 14 4:30pm Faith Explorers Ladies Group, Naas Home 5:30pm Preschool Board Meeting, ROC-105 6:00pm Mission Committee, ROC-104 Tuesday, January 15 8:00am Open Arms Too Small Group, ROC 105 9:00am Potter s Clay Small Group, ROC 103 Wednesday, January 16 12:00pm Quilters, EB 306 5:15pm Wed. Night Meal, ROC 6:00pm Adult, Youth, Children, Small Groups, Studies, ROC/EB, 6:30pm Handbell Rehearsal, Sanctuary 7:00pm HS Youth Small Group, ROC 7:00pm Sanctuary Choir, Choir Room 8:10pm Men s Ensemble, Choir Room Thursday, January 17 10:00am Prayers Shawl Knitting, ROC 103 6:00pm Spiritual Formation Team, SC Friday, January 18 Winterblitz-Middle School Youth 30 Hour Famine, HS Youth Saturday, January 19 Winterblitz-Middle School Youth 30 Hour Famine, HS Youth Sunday, January 20 Winterblitz-Middle School Youth 30 Hour Famine, HS Youth 8:30am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:30am Fellowship, ROC 9:45am Sunday School, ROC/EB/SC 10:45am Shout! Contemporary Worship, SC 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary Monday, January 21 - Church Office Closed 4:30pm Faith Explorers Ladies Group, Naas Home Tuesday, January 22 7:00am Open Arms Too Small Group, ROC 105 9:00am Potter s Clay Small Group, ROC 103 6:30pm Trustee s Meeting, ROC 100 Wednesday, January 23 12:00pm Quilters, EB 306 5:15pm Wed. Night Meal, ROC 6:00pm Adult, Youth, Children, Small Groups, Studies, ROC/EB, 6:30pm Handbell Rehearsal, Sanctuary 7:00pm HS Youth Small Group, ROC 7:00pm Sanctuary Choir, Choir Room 8:10pm Men s Ensemble, Choir Room 10:00am Prayer Shawl Knitting, ROC 103 Thursday, January 24 9:45am Roadrunners leave for Toyota Tour Friday, January 25 Saturday, January 26 Sunday, January 27 8:30am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:30am Fellowship, ROC 9:45am Sunday School, ROC/EB/SC 10:45am Shout! Contemporary Worship, SC 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 4:00pm Junior Youth Fellowship, JYF Room 4:00pm Wide Open Spaces, ROC 5:30pm High School Youth, ROC Monday, January 28 4:30pm Faith Explorers Ladies Group, Naas Home Tuesday, January 29 7:00am Open Arms Too Small Group, ROC 105 9:00am Potter s Clay Small Group, ROC :00am Homeless Resources Fair, ROC Wednesday, January 30 12:00pm Quilters, EB 306 5:15pm Wed. Night Meal, ROC 6:00pm Adult, Youth, Children, Small Groups, Studies, ROC/EB, 6:30pm Handbell Rehearsal, Sanctuary 7:00pm HS Youth Small Group, ROC 7:00pm Sanctuary Choir, Choir Room 8:10pm Men s Ensemble, Choir Room Thursday, January 31 10:00am Prayer Shawl Knitting, ROC 103 Hear our traditional service On KWC radio, 90.3 at 11am each Sunday. Settle Memorial United Methodist Church Shout at Settle Visit