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1 THE MESSENGER S o u t h e r n h i l l s u n i t e d m e t h o d i s t c h u r c h J u n e / J u l y S E N I O R Pa s t o r w r i t e s... A SUMMER OF MISSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH See Yourself in This Picture! Summer is a key time of the year to impact young lives, both here at church, in Lexington, and even in foreign countries. This is a great opportunity for volunteer service as well as financial support, and you are invited to see yourself in this picture of missions for children and youth: MEXICO MISSION TEAM in Tijuana, June They will build a home for a family, engage with two community centers that feed children, pass out food, and facilitate two Bible studies with adults and children. Contact Brian Shumard at: bshumard@southernhillsumc.org. RUMMAGE SALE FOR GUATEMALA, Saturday, June 17, 8 A.M.- This annual event benefits the Guatemala Mission Trip scheduled for July. Your lightly used clothing and goods of all kinds are greatly needed. You can also volunteer to pick up, sort and price items for sale. An offering will be received in support of the trip in traditional services on June 25. Contact Brian Cathey at: RBCathey@southernhillsumc.org SUMMER SERVE DAYS, Southern Hills United Methodist Youth (SHUMY), Mini Local Mission Trip, June The youth will do work around the church on Monday, help clean up from the rummage sale, and clean out and organize the pavilion storage shed. Then they will go to Embrace UMC to help with the weekly meal for people in need. They will stay that night at the church. Tuesday, they will finish tasks around Southern Hills and assist at other local ministries including the Methodist Children s Home. Contact Brian Shumard at: bshumard@southernhillsumc.org. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, June 21-23, 6:00-8:30 P.M.- Camp Kaboom! is the theme. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: Snack Supper, Science Lab1 and 2, Bible Story-telling, Games, Registration, or Camp Crew Leaders. Contact Kristina White at: kwhite@southernhillsumc.org. GUATEMALA MISSION TRIP, July We have been sending teams on these trips for over 8 years now. There will be several houses built and Vacation Bible Schools conducted in the Guatemala City Area. Funds are needed for youth Team members to make the trip. Contact RBCathey@southernhillsumc.org. NATHANIEL MISSION- Volunteers are needed in several key areas. Summer Children and Youth Volunteers: volunteers will work 1/2 days, 1-4 days a week. Hours are flexible, doing activities with children at local parks. Camps will be conducted June 5-8, June 10-22, June 26-29, and July Administration: 1-2 volunteers are needed for help with answering the phone, mail sorting, setting up clinic appointments, and basic intakes. Wednesdays are a high need day. Continued on Page 2 1

Continued from Senior Pastor Writes Mission Market: Volunteers are needed for shopping, Tuesday-Thursday, 1-2 P.M. People are needed to make bread runs on Thursdays.

2 Continued from Senior Pastor Writes Mission Market: Volunteers are needed for shopping, Tuesday-Thursday, 1-2 P.M. People are needed to make bread runs on Thursdays. Meals: church groups are needed to help serve and clean up after meals every first and fifth Sundays of the month. Groups are also invited to cook meals on Sunday at 9 A.M., Sunday at 5: 00 P.M., and Wednesdays at 5 P.M. Apply online for any of these activities to: or JoAnna at: jhouse@nathanielmission.com. Phone: COMMON GOOD- this is the mentoring/ teaching ministry that works with the same Arlington Elementary kids that we pack backpacks for. They are housed in Embrace UMC. They need persons to support a student in their 6-week summer camp. The cost is $200 per child. They also need volunteers to tutor and mentor students during the regular school year. Contact Laura Gallaher at: commongoodcdc@gmail.com. I hope this busy schedule of mission activity gives you a picture of all the good that can be done to support children and youth in need this summer. All donation checks can be written to Southern Hills, with the name of the mission project in the entry blank. See yourself in this picture! Jesus said: Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me. Bill Matthew 18:5 NLT Brian Shumard ~ Director of Youth ministry Snapshot: 5:30-7:30pm Sundays, June 4, 11 & 25; July 2, 9,16, 23 & 30. In June we ll welcome our new 6th graders, play games & look at some Bible passages about being a good neighbor. In July we'll look at some of the smaller letters in the New Testament. Embrace Meal: On Monday, June 19 & July 17 we will go to Embrace Church and help with their community meal. They need help with cooking, serving, & cleaning up. We ll leave from Southern Hills at 5:15pm be back by 8:15pm. If you are part of our Summer Serve Days you ll join us for that, and if not you can still meet up with us and go. Youth Band: Wednesdays, June 7 & July 5, 19 & 26 we ll meet in the Great Room from 7:30-8:30pm to work on songs to lead worship at Snapshot. Summer Serve Days: This year we are going to have a mini local mission trip. We ll meet at Southern Hills at 9:00am on Monday, June 19. (Please eat breakfast before you come. We can give rides if needed.) We will do work around the church, help clean up from the rummage sale, clean out and organize the pavilion storage shed. Then we will go to Embrace to help with the meal. We will play games back at our church then go to sleep. Tuesday we ll finish up some tasks around Southern Hills then help at another ministry around town. We will provide lunch & supper on Monday, & breakfast & lunch on Tuesday. Please sign up on the youth room door if you are going to attend or let Brian or Samantha know. Pick up will be at 6:00pm on Tuesday, June 20. We ll share a packing list and detailed schedule closer to the date. King's Island trip in July: Mark it on your calendars that we ll be going to King's Island with the other Methodist churches in Lexington on July 10. Meet at SH at 9:00am & we'll be back around 11:30pm. Eat breakfast before you come and bring money for lunch & supper (plan on around at least $25). You can buy your tickets before we go at Kroger, online, or you can buy them at the gate. Pool Day: At Snapshot on Sunday June 11 & July 23 we ll go to Southland pool as a group. It is free. Meet at church by the gym at 5:30pm, bring sunscreen & a towel. We ll still be done at 7:30 and go back to church for pick up. Prayer Lunch: We ll meet at Fazoli s in Palomar from 2:00-3:00pm on Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21 & 28; July 5, & 26 to hangout, share a devotion & pray for each other. Remember, you don t have to buy anything, and if you need a ride, let Brian or Samantha know. Small Group at Methodist Home: Meet at church at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21 & July 12 to go to the Methodist Children s Home & have chapel with them. It is a great way to encourage them and reach out. We ll be back by 7:45pm. 2

3 SHUMC 2017 Graduates All of us here at Southern Hills are proud of and rejoice with our graduates! Gillian Bruce Name of Institution: Paul L. Dunbar High School Activities, Interests, Clubs & Honors: Drama, Archery, National Honor Society Plans for the Future: Attend Murray State University, majoring in business, minoring in theater Madison Copher Name of Institution: University of Kentucky Degree: Bachelor of Science in Dietetics Activities, Interests, Clubs & Honors: College of Agriculture Food & Environment Ambassador, Chi Omega Fraternity, Dance Blue Adopt-A-Family Coordinator, UK Cooperative Extension Nutrition Education Intern, Sodexo Dietary Aide at St. Joseph Hospital, UK Campus Kitchens Executive Committee, UK Performance Nutrition Volunteer, Girls on the Run Coach, Gotta Dance Studio Dance Instructor Plans for the Future: She plans to pursue a career in school and community nutrition Maggie Cook-Allen Name of Institution: Paul L. Dunbar High School Activities, Interests, Clubs & Honors: MSTC Plans for the Future: Attend Southern Methodist University for Political Science or pre-law track. Become a civil rights attorney Brandon Hoosier Name of Institution: Paul L. Dunbar High School Activities, Interests, Clubs & Honors: Piano Plans for the Future: BCTC for computer programming & graphic design Emily Hutchinson Name of Institution: University of Kentucky Degree: Bachelor of Science in Integrated Communication with a double minor in Business and Community and Leadership Development Plans for the Future: Going forward I hope to get a job, spend time focusing on my relationship with God and finally having time for hobbies! Matthew Lanter Name of Institution: University of Kentucky Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Plans for the Future: Japan, Grad School Tucker Allen Stofer Name of Institution: University of Kentucky Degree: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Activities, Interests, Clubs & Honors: Solar Car & Russian Club Plans for the Future: Working for a consulting service Continued on Page 4 3

Continued from Page 3 SHUMC 2017 Graduates Josie Stoner Name of Institution: University of Louisville Degree: Bachelor in Chemical Engineering Activities, Interests, Clubs & Honors: Honor Scholar,

4 Continued from Page 3 SHUMC 2017 Graduates Josie Stoner Name of Institution: University of Louisville Degree: Bachelor in Chemical Engineering Activities, Interests, Clubs & Honors: Honor Scholar, Tau Beta Phi Engineering Honors Soc., Summa Cum Laude, Dean s List Plans for the Future: Masters degree in chemical engineering at University of Louisville Allison Susman Name of Institution: Paul L. Dunbar High School Activities, Interests, Clubs and Honors: Volleyball, Beta Club, National Honor Society Plans for the Future: Attending University of Kentucky Dora Swoveland Name of Institution: Lafayette High School Activities, Interests, Clubs and Honors: Volleyball, Student Council, MU Alpha Theta, National Honors Society Plans for the Future: Go to BCTC and University of Kentucky Nursing Zach Young Name of Institution: Western Kentucky University Degree: Bachelor of Science in both Biology and Secondary Science and Math Education Plans for the Future: Pursue a career as a high school biology teacher A tremendous THANK YOU to all of our Southern Hills and Christ UMC families for successfully helping us through our 13th year of assisting many of Lexington s homeless men from December March by providing warm clothing, comfortable shelter, delicious meals, meaningful fellowship, and financial support as part of a community-wide mission with 23 other area churches. You drove to the church, often in very cold weather, to inflate mattresses and make up beds, cook and serve dinner, prepare breakfasts, assemble sack lunches for 12 men each week, while also running to the store or back home if we had run out of something we needed that night. You cleaned up after dinner, drove the church bus to pick up our guests and deliver them back to downtown Lexington on Sunday, accompanied them to services after breakfast at Cracker Barrel, stayed the night with our guests as overnight hosts, disassembled mattresses, cleaned up sleeping and eating areas, washed mattress pads, and even bagged up the sheets, blankets and towels for pick-up by a commercial laundry in Lexington. During this season, approximately 340 SH and CC UMC members volunteered in one capacity or in many areas working individually, in small groups, larger teams, multi-generational families, scout troops, circles, and choirs to help maintain stability in the lives of over 170 homeless men during the 15 Saturday nights our Room in the Inn was open. It certainly does take a village to make this RITI program successful. We re grateful to all of you for giving of your time and resources and appreciate what you have helped our church accomplish this year in supporting such a worthwhile community outreach program. Please know how much we value your help in this special endeavor! Sincerely Your RITI Planning Team, Bev Jaquith, Janie Bowen, Doug Donaldson, Beth and Harry Miller, Bob Mason, and Guy Williamson 4

Rev. Joan Wooden ~ Director of Music and Worship JUNALUSKA BOUND!

denomination s most outstanding experts in their respective fields.

5 Rev. Joan Wooden ~ Director of Music and Worship JUNALUSKA BOUND! Ten youth and nine adults from SHUMC will head to Lake Junaluska (NC) on June 25 th to participate in Music and Worship Arts Week, sponsored by The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts. Participants will experience a wide variety of rich worship services, and will be able to participate in choir, drama, dance, instrumental ensemble and the visual arts all led by some of our denomination s most outstanding experts in their respective fields. Please be in prayer for our youth and adults, as they seek to learn more about worship, and how we are each called to use our gifts to honor and glorify God. HOLY COMMUNION AND THE EARLY CHURCH In the first century, Christians would often participate in synagogue worship and then quietly gather at someone s house to experience the sacrament of Holy Communion. This was, of course, well before Christian worship, as we know it, evolved and Holy Communion, due to the persecution of Christians, was often done in secret. At Southern Hills, we offer Holy Communion once a month in our traditional services. Because the Eucharist is a means of grace, some of our members have requested that it be offered on a weekly basis. To that end, we have placed a table and kneeling rail in the office behind the sanctuary. Each week, Dr. Bill blesses the elements before our services, and Lynn Osborne is available to serve between the services. Please feel free to participate in this sacred moment and remember those first Christians, who also yearned for this sacrament! All are welcome. WEAR RED ON PENTECOST! The Day of Pentecost is the fiftieth and last day of the Easter Season, when the church received the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2). This year, Pentecost falls on Sunday, June 4 th. To commemorate this very special day, you are invited to wear red, which symbolizes the Holy Spirit in our midst! SUMMER BOOK STUDY BEATITUDES FROM THE BACKSIDE BEGINS JUNE 21 There will be a book study this summer featuring "Beatitudes from the Backside." by J. Ellsworth Kalas. The study will be on Wednesday nights at 6:30 P.M. from June 21 through August 9. Books will be on sale for $10 at the Welcome Center after traditional services. This is a wonderful book. Using his method of approaching Bible passages from an unusual angle or a unique starting point, our favorite teacher, the late Dr. Kalas, presents new insight into the Beatitudes, Jesus blessings from the Sermon on the Mount. The study will coincide with an eight-part sermon series, The Beatitudes: Basic Instructions for Meaningful Living " which will start on June 18 and run through August 6. Both campuses. Traditional services and the Source, will be on the same schedule, with Jill Ruhl and Bill Moore, preaching. ROWLAND SMALL GROUP ANNUAL BOOK SALE June 17 and 18 (In conjunction with the Rummage Sale) The Rowland Small Group Annual Book Sale will be in conjunction with the Guatemala Rummage Sale on June 17 and 18. Donations of books for the sale would be appreciated and may be brought to the church business office. If you need books picked up, please call the Mollencop s at or the Neuzel s at

KRISTINA WHITE - Children s ministry Camp Kaboom: Discovering Who God Is Through hands-on activities that use children s innate curiosity about science, Kaboom!

The lessons help children not only learn about the character trait but also what that trait means to their own lives.

6 KRISTINA WHITE - Children s ministry Camp Kaboom: Discovering Who God Is Through hands-on activities that use children s innate curiosity about science, Kaboom! Discovering Who God Is allows children to explore the character traits of God in a way that will leave lasting impressions on their hearts. The lessons help children not only learn about the character trait but also what that trait means to their own lives. David s life is intertwined within the lessons, giving children a glimpse of how God reveals his character. As the children come to know God better, they will learn to trust Him more and to love him more deeply. Join us June from 6:00-8:30 at the Source Campus. If you are interested in volunteering, please let Kristina know. We need a Games Leader, one more Science Lab Leader, Registration and Crew Leaders (they take the children around to the different stations). Register at or pick up a form at Children's Worship sign-in. FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE - RICK ARNOLD FINANCIAL CONDITION This month s financials show a slightly negative position. This snapshot of our church was taken the same day in which payroll posted, which caused the negative position. The day before we were slightly in a positive position. All things considered we are still a healthy church and there is no need for concern. ON-LINE GIVING Our church software (CDM+) offers an on-line giving portal, which can be accessed from your home computer, tablet or smart phone. This will allow you to give to various funds using either a credit card or a bank account and directly connects your giving to your church account. However; you must first create an account, which involves using your own address, which must match the address we have in our system. To begin this process go to southernhillsumc.org/giving and follow the instructions. If you have questions or problems, please feel free to contact me at the church. REUTER PIPE ORGAN - UPDATE We continue to receive donations to the Organ Fund. As of May 17, the total received was $71, towards our goal of approximately $140, Initial payments have been made, however; we don t anticipate the organ will be removed until after Christmas and be returned by Easter 2018 Current Income / Expense May 17, 2017 Income (in thousands) % Budgeted SHECP Contributions The Source 128 Other Income Total Income 1, Expenses SHECP Capital Property Personnel Administrative Education & Worship The Source 127 Leisure & Outreach Total Expenses 1, Balance (32) 6

The UMW LEADERSHIP TEAM will meet NOT meet in June and July. The FAITH SUSANNAH WESLEY CIRCLE will meet on Wednesday, June 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Virginia Atwood.

The program, which begins at 12:30 p.m., will be on Climate Justice presented by Ellie Porter and Mary Ellen Lutz. On Wednesday, July 12, at 11:30 a.m., the circle will meet at The Source for a tour by Pastor Jill Ruhl followed by lunch at The Gift Box.

7 The UMW LEADERSHIP TEAM will meet NOT meet in June and July. The FAITH SUSANNAH WESLEY CIRCLE will meet on Wednesday, June 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Virginia Atwood. We will have a salad potluck luncheon. The SARAH BAGBY CIRCLE will meet at noon on Wednesday, June 14, in the Fireside Room. Bring your sack lunch and enjoy the fellowship. The program, which begins at 12:30 p.m., will be on Climate Justice presented by Ellie Porter and Mary Ellen Lutz. On Wednesday, July 12, at 11:30 a.m., the circle will meet at The Source for a tour by Pastor Jill Ruhl followed by lunch at The Gift Box. Both places are located in the Keithsire Shopping Center on Partner Place. If you would like to join us call Mary Ellen Lutz ( ) for reservations. The PAT HERREN CIRCLE WILL NOT meet in June or July of We will be looking forward to getting together on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, when the Pat Herren Circle will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room for our business meeting, to be followed by our salad luncheon. We hope all members that are able will attend. Everyone is welcome whether you are a member of the Pat Herren Circle or not. We especially welcome anyone who might be looking for a circle to join. The NEW LIFE CIRCLE will not hold regular monthly meetings in June and July. We will, however, gather in July for our Annual Retreat. For information and to sign up, please contact Carolyn Minter at The MEADE SHOTWELL CIRCLE will gather for dinner at Ramsey's Zandale location on Monday, June 12. Time yet to be finalized. Please let Nancy Vickers know if you'll be coming by June 7. Watch your bulletin for more details. Our circle doesn't meet in July. GUATEMALA RUMMAGE SALE SATURDAY, JUNE 17 TH Our annual rummage sale to benefit the Guatemala mission trip is Saturday, 6/17. We will be collecting donations Wednesday, June 14th - Friday, June 16th in the gym. We will schedule pickups during that week. This year we will not be able to accept mattresses, couches or large TVs. We can also use volunteers any time Wednesday through Saturday accepting and organizing items and conducting the sale on Saturday. If you have a truck, we could use your help with pickups on Thursday and Friday. Contact Brian Cathey at rbcathey@southernhillsumc.org, call the church at or text DONATION NEEDS On July 17th, a group of Southern Hills members will be traveling to Guatemala to make what seems like a small impact in this overwhelmingly aching world. Some of the greatest needs our members will encounter will be the need for baby items and shoes for children of all ages. To help fulfill this need, we need your help. We will be collecting new and gently used tennis shoes and baby items (clothes, blankets, etc.) which we will take with us on our mission to Guatemala. We will also be creating a "registry" of items needed by the family in the house we will build. You may purchase the items or "sponsor" a specific item donating the item cost so we can purchase the items in Guatemala. There will be a bin located in the Narthex and The Source Welcome Center from June 1st through July 9th. Please help us help others by donating or sponsoring these much-needed items. 7

8 Southern Hills United Methodist Church Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Lexington, KY Permit No Harrodsburg Road Lexington, KY Return Services Requested Sunday Morning Worship Services Traditional: 9:30 & 11:00 Contemporary: 9:22 Tel: Fax: Web address: shumc.lexington June and July Sermons in Traditional Worship June 4: Pentecost Sunday, "Surprise!," Acts 2:1-4 June 11: "A Call to Come Home," Psalm 42:1-6a Senior Pastor Dr. William Moore Associate Pastor Rev. Jill Ruhl Director of Music & Worship Rev. Joan Wooden Director of Youth Brian Shumard Director of Children Kristina White Director of Recreation/ Fellowship Brian Cathey JUNE/JULY 2017 Sermon Series: "The Beatitudes: Basic Instructions for Meaningful Living" June 18: Father's Day, "Oh, Lord, It's Hard to be Humble!," Matthew 5:3 June 25: "Near to the Heart of God," Matthew 5:4 July 2: Here I Am, Lord Use Me!, Matthew 5:5 July 9: "A Thirst for Life, Matthew 5:6 July 16: "A Great Mercy, Matthew 5:7 July 23: "Discarding Our Masks, Matthew 5:8 July 30: "The Best Thing We Can Do for God, Matthew 5:9 August 6: In God We Trust, Matthew 5:9-11 Scan here with your smartphone QR Code Reader app to go to the Southern Hills website. 8

THE MESSENGER. S E N I O R Pa s t o r w r i t e s... A NEW WAY OF WORKING

THE MESSENGER. S E N I O R Pa s t o r w r i t e s... A NEW WAY OF WORKING THE MESSENGER S o u t h e r n h i l l s u n i t e d m e t h o d i s t c h u r c h j u n e / j u l y 2 0 1 6 S E N I O R Pa s t o r w r i t e s... A NEW WAY OF WORKING After some months of careful work,