THE TIDINGS Settle Memorial United Methodist Church 202 East Fourth Street Owensboro, Kentucky Church Office (270)

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1 THE TIDINGS Settle Memorial United Methodist Church 202 East Fourth Street Owensboro, Kentucky Church Office (270) Dedicated to Christ Committed to Serve Radio Broadcast -WKWC Sunday 11:00 A.M. Worship Service Podcast - website: Vol. 46 No. 1 January 2018 I enjoy the Christmas season. A focus on giving and sharing helps lift the true joy and peace of our Savior s birth. And who doesn t like receiving gifts? However, I rejoice a bit more than usual the week between Christmas Day and New Year s Day. For many years, I thought my pleasure arrived from the lack of busyness. The Christmas rush over and no special worship to plan or attend provided a break from the pressure of activity. To be honest the midnight walk* from the sanctuary to the parsonage following the last Christmas Eve Communion Worship is the most peaceful moment of my year. This peace comes in part because of the end of all the Christmas activity, but mostly because the presence of God in the world is never more real to me than at that sacred moment. God Immanuel present at the midnight hour. I appreciate all who made our Christmas season a sacred time. Diane and the adult choir practiced extra hours. Aimee and her crew worked patiently and faithfully to prepare the children s program. Many persons shared their musical talents, and many more persons gave their time to provide the needed support for worship throughout the season. The remarkable outreach ministries are too numerous to list. Thanks to all who had a part in our worship and our serving the world this Advent and Christmas season! The week between Christmas and New Year s Day also offers a time of quiet reflection on our life. What blessings need to be lifted in praise? What new thing or things do we need to take on? What old thing or things do we need to shed? Who needs our Christlike love? I hope you have celebrated well the birth of our Savior. And I hope you have reflected well as you prepare for a New Year. May 2018 be a blessed year for your family and your church! Your Servant in Christ, Keith *This year I will drive. Thanks for the wonderful parsonage. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS TOGETHER On January 10, we will begin a new semester of Wednesday Nights Together. Supper will be served from 5:00-5:45 (any donation) and classes will run from 5:45-6:45. There is something for everyone! The Book of James. Pastor s Class. Keith Switzer facilitator. This is a five week class using Francis Chan videos as a guide. Holding Up Your Corner: Talking About Race in Your Community. Davi Tanner, Rashad and Tiffany Smith facilitators. Author J. Willis Johnson, pastor at Wellspring UMC in Ferguson, MO, found himself a reluctant community leader in the aftermath of Michael Brown s death. This book provides practical, foundational guidance, showing us how to live into our calling to address injustice. The Red Sea Rules. Ladies Group. Beth Bell facilitator. It is certain that we will face difficulties in life but it is just as certain that God will liberate us. The children of Israel trapped between the Egyptian army and the Red Sea provide a great testimony and hope that God is with us. Men s Reading and Discussion Group. Shared leadership. Having just finished 1 and 2 Timothy, the group, made up of a wide theological spectrum, will decide on a book or a book of the Bible to study when they gather. God s Troubadours. Joan Kolok facilitator. This is an open group of dulcimers, guitars, and other acoustic instrument players, who play in church upon occasion and minister in different settings around town. The Village Small Group. Carla Easley facilitator. Knitters. Norma Roach facilitator. Middle School Small Group. Karlie Griffith and others. Children s Ministry. Aimee Keith and others. Nursery (5:35-6:55) High School Girls Small Group (6:00-7:00) Lindsey Kafer/Alecia Marts High School Boys Small Group (6:30-7:30) Tim Luck/Will Clancy/Anthony Marts

2 Intentional Faith Development MIDDLE SCHOOL January 7: First Wide Open Spaces of the New Year from 4:00pm-6:00Pm Be sure to dress warm! *There will be an informational parent meeting tonight from 5:30pm-6:00pm in ROC 104 *Deadline to turn in Winter Blitz money to save your spot is today! If you are signed up to go and haven t turned in money, please do so by the end of the day. January 14: Wide Open Spaces from 4:00pm-6:00pm. It s going to be dynamite! January 19-21: Winter Blitz Conference in Louisville! Make sure your bags are packed and you are ready to go. We are meeting at 4:45pm leaving at 5:00pm on Friday afternoon. January 21: No Wide Open Spaces tonight! Pray for safe travels as we head home from Winter Blitz. January 28: Wide Open Spaces from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Breaking out a brand-new game and a new series! High School Youth Youth Group is on Sunday Nights from 5:30-7:30pm unless otherwise stated. Small Groups start back up on Wednesday, January 10 th. Girls at 6pm and Guys at 6:30pm in the ROC. Schedule January 7: Starting a new series, Some Nights A new year is a good time to look at what we ve stood up for in the past and what we plan on standing for in our future. In order to figure that out we have to figure out who we are. January 14: Our Annual Winter Lock-In. Winter Break may be over but the fun is just beginning. See you at 8pm Sunday and have a ride for 8am Monday. January 21: Continuing Some Nights We have ideas on who we are but what do our actions say about us? Are we portraying outwardly what we stand for on the inside? January 28: Some Nights The Power of No. Some nights we let others convince us/ turn us towards actions we normally wouldn t do. Why? There is power is saying No to the things that take from us our time, energy, and identity in Christ. Junior Youth Fellowship Attention all 3 rd, 4 th, and 5 th graders Come join us for JYF at 4:00pm in the JYF Room. January 7- Make Blankets for Shelters January 19- (Friday Night) Lock-in January 28 - Movies SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOK CLUB Social Justice Book Club will gather on Thursday, January 25th from 6:30-7:30 in ROC-103 to discuss Just Mercy, by Bryan Stevenson. This dramatic book by the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative tells his stories of defending people condemned to death. Childcare will be provided. This event is sponsored by the United Methodist Women, but is open to men & women of all ages and faith backgrounds. Bring a friend or neighbor! H.S. Youth Regressive Dinner Thank you to the Luckett s, Iracane s, and Logan s for hosting 32 H.S. youth and adults at the Regressive Dinner. We had a fantastic time sharing in great food, fellowship, and games! All Chairs and members of all committees are encouraged to attend the Annual Leadership Lunch, Sunday, January 21, 12pm, in the ROC. Please RSVP to lynne.settleumc@gmail.com, so we can plan for the meal. Grace Marriage is a one day per quarter proactive effort to protect and grow your marriage. It is an opportunity to take a look at the big picture of your life and marriage. Six hours every ninety days gives us time to establish and pursue goals together. The cost is just $60 for 2018; we do not want money to keep you away. If you choose you may give ½ actual cost ($100), actual cost ($200), or help another couple ($200+). The cost includes lunch, snacks, and childcare. The 2018 dates are Feb 10, May 19, August 25, and Dec 1, from 8:30am 2:30pm. There is the possibility of a Saturday afternoon/evening group or a Friday group if that might interest you. Sign-up at the Connect Desk.

3 Radical Hospitality The church office will be closed Mon., Jan. 1, in observance of New Year s Day Mon., Jan. 15 in observance on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Congratulations to Michael & Renee Mallonee on the birth of their daughter, Monroe, born December 21 st. She will be little sister to Cora. Her proud grandparents are Steve & Jelene Innes and Bill & Karen Mallonee. Risk, Taking Mission and Service HOLIDAY MISSIONS AT SETTLE Thank you to everyone who supported our Mission Projects during the Holidays. We collected over $1,300 to provide 25 Thanksgiving Meals to families from Foust and Estes Elementary. We also collected over 240 gifts for 60 kids from Audubon, Estes, East View and Foust Elementary schools. The Children's Ministry collected over 300 gloves, hats and scarves and Alternativity raised over $1,500 for the Good Samaritan Fund and our Mission Partners. Your generosity is amazing and such a blessing to others during this Holiday Season! you. SENIOR NEWS FROM PASTOR CAROL Isaiah 42:9 The Lord says, See the former things have taken place, and the new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to In the afterglow of Christmas and as we approach a New Year we become aware that the Lord has a future prepared for us. Christmas Spirit If we could keep the spirit of Christmas we hold dear, We d be a little kinder each day throughout the year. We d find the time to pause along our busy day To lend a hand to someone struggling on life s way. If we could keep the spirit that prompts our Christmas living, We d be tolerant with others, a little more forgiving. Fewer hearts would need be broken; More folk would wear a smile Not just because it s Christmas, each day would be worthwhile If we could keep the spirit of Christmas through the year, We truly then would honor the Savior we hold dear ~Kay Hoffman January Birthdays: 10-Clarence Reynolds; 16-Jane McKinney SETTLE S GOOD SAMARITAN FUND When someone comes to Settle Memorial in need of emergency assistance we turn to our Good Samaritan Fund. The Good Samaritan fund is not budgeted, but comprised of donations that come in over the year from members and friends of Settle Memorial. In 2017, we had 450 filled requests for assistance for the following emergencies: Atmos- $748.78; Food- $2,070; Gas- $1,310; Motel- $5,090; Kenergy- $2,229.43; OMU- $9,053.40; Rent- $8,380.29, and Other- $740. We were able to provide over $29, for those in need of emergency assistance. Thank you for your amazing generosity!! The Mountain Mission Truck will be at Settle for pickup, the morning of January 8. Items may be delivered to the garage before Sunday, January 7. Please DO NOT bring items to the office. WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS All meals are by donation only and no reservation is required. We are also able to serve the 60 men at St. Benedicts Shelter from our Wednesday Night meals! January 10: Chili, Hotdogs, Chips, Veggies/dip, Dessert Cooks: LeeAnn Legg, Emily Gholson January 17: Breakfast for dinner Cooks: Lee Ann Legg, Tori Connor January 24: Chicken Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Salad, Dessert Kids: Taquitos, Fruit Cup Cooks: Lee Ann Legg, Sue Biggs January 31: Beef Stroganoff, Carrots, Salad, Roll, Dessert Kids: Pizza Rolls, Applesauce Cooks: Lee Ann Legg, Kathy Hornaday UNITED METHODIST WOMEN ATTENTION LADIES:NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION...JOIN UMW whose vision is turning faith, hope, and love into action on behalf of women and children in Owensboro and around the world. In 2017, Settle UMW sent 33 health kits to UMCOR, gave 15 baby quilts to CareNet Pregnancy Center, and donated over $2500 to missions ($500 to Owensboro's new mission Fresh Start). Jan. 16, 10:00 am - Ireland Circle, One Park Place, 3rd floor, visitors welcome Jan. 22, 6:30 pm - Circle of Joy- ROC visitors welcome

4 January Calendar Continuous Activities at Settle Office Hours: Monday, Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm Closed on Most National Holidays* Preschool: M-F, 8:30-11:30am Education Building Parents Day Out: M, W, F, 9:00am - 12:30pm Education Building Monday, January 1 - Church Office Closed Tuesday, January 2 * Preschool and PDO Resume 8:00am Open Arms Too Small Group, ROC 105 Wednesday, January 3 3:45pm Grief Support, ROC 103 Thursday, January 4 10:00am Prayer Shawl Knitting, ROC 103 Friday, January 5 Saturday, January 6 Sunday, January 7, Communion Sunday 4:00pm Junior Youth Fellowship, JYF Room 4:00pm Wide Open Spaces, ROC 5:30pm Middle School Parent Meeting, ROC 104 5:30pm High School Youth, ROC Monday, January 8 8:00am Mountain Mission Truck Pickup, garage Tuesday, January 9 7:00am Open Arms Too Small Group, ROC 105 Wednesday, January 10 5:45pm Adult, Children, MS Youth Groups 6:00pm HS Girls Group, ROC 107 6:30pm HS Guys Group, ROC 105 Thursday, January 11 10:00am Prayer Shawl Knitting, ROC 103 Friday, January 12 Saturday, January 13 Sunday, January 14 4:00pm Wide Open Spaces, ROC 8:00pm High School Youth Lock-In, ROC Monday, January 15 - Church Office Closed 8:00am High School Youth Lock-In, ROC Tuesday, January 16 8:00am Open Arms Too Small Group, ROC 105 9:00am Potter s Clay Small Group, ROC 103 Wednesday, January 17 5:45pm Children, Middle School, Adult Groups 6:00pm HS Girls Small Group, ROC 107 6:30pm HS Guys Small Group, ROC 105 Thursday, January 18 10:00am Prayers Shawl Knitting, ROC 103 Friday, January 19 * Winterblitz-Middle School Youth * JYF Lock-In, ROC Saturday, January 20 * JYF Lock-In, ROC * Winterblitz-Middle School Youth Sunday, January 21 * Winterblitz-Middle School Youth 9:45am Settling In Class, ROC Conference Room 12:00pm Leadership Lunch, ROC 5:00pm HS Youth Council, ROC 5:30pm High School Youth, ROC Monday, January 22 Tuesday, January 23 7:00am Open Arms Too Small Group, ROC 105 9:00am Potter s Clay Small Group, ROC 103 6:00pm Vision Team, ROC 104 Wednesday, January 24 5:45pm Children, Middle School, Adult Groups 6:00pm HS Girls Small Group, ROC 107 6:30pm HS Guys Small Group, ROC 105 8:00pm St. Benedicts Volunteering Thursday, January 25 10:00am Prayer Shawl Knitting, ROC 103 6:30pm Social Justice Book Club, ROC 103 Friday, January 26 Saturday, January 27 Sunday, January 28 12:00pm Confirmation Lunch, ROC 4:00pm Junior Youth Fellowship, JYF Room 4:00pm Wide Open Spaces, ROC 5:30pm High School Youth, ROC Monday, January 29 Tuesday, January 30 7:00am Open Arms Too Small Group, ROC 105 9:00am Potter s Clay Small Group, ROC 103 Wednesday, January 31 5:45pm Children, Middle School, Adult Groups 6:00pm HS Girls Small Group, ROC 107 6:30pm HS Guys Small Group, ROC 105 INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY 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. CHURCH COMMUNICATION If you need to contact a pastor at Settle the following information will help you: Church office: jo.settleumc@gmail.com Keith Switzer: home/cell: keith.settleumc@gmail.com Greg Rose: home/cell: greg.settleumc@gmail.com Carol Owen: church office: pastorcarol12@yahoo.com

5 Extravagant Generosity Passionate Worship YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE 12/3 12/10 12/17 12/24 Worship S.S Offering $31, $29, $8, $23, PREACHING SCHEDULE January 7 Traditional: Rev. Keith Switzer Shout!: Rev. Greg Rose January 14 Traditional /Shout!: Rev. Keith Switzer January 21 Traditional: Anthony Marts Shout!: Rev. Greg Rose January 28 Traditional: Rev. Keith Switzer Shout!: Brad Rhoads (Grace Marriage) Children s Program, December 17 JYF Mission Project LITURGISTS January 7... Rev. Carol Owen January Holly Glenn January Bob Glenn January Sarah Maisto The Worship Committee would like to express grateful thanks to the many folks who have helped in ways large and small with the decoration of our worship spaces for Christmas, particularly the good folks in the SHOUT service, and the loyal group which takes care of the Sanctuary. It's always a labor of love and commitment and a time of wonderful fellowship; we thank you heartily! Happy New Year! Christmas Cantata, December 10 Mitten Tree donations deliveries

6 The Tidings (USPS ) Published Monthly By SETTLE MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 E. Fourth Street Owensboro, KY Periodicals Postage Paid At Owensboro, KY POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE TIDINGS 201 East Fourth Street Owensboro, KY Hear our traditional service on KWC radio, 90.3 at 11am each Sunday. «Formatted Name» «Address 1» «Address 2» «City», «State» «Zip» Settle Memorial United Methodist Church Shout at Settle Visit MEMORIALS AND GIFTS IN HONOR Memorial Forrest Lewis Given by Duvall & Linda Bushong Greg & Allison Coomes Alan & Becky Englehart Martha Finley Steve & Donna Thomson Steve & Janet Land David Lester, Eddie Lester, Jean Kamuf and Janet Land Flo Keeley Open Door Class Cary & Gail Reynolds Joel Utley D. William McManus Given by Flo Keeley Ben & Sparky McGill Hugh & Verlee Sullivan Tennie Triplett Given by: Evelyn Triplett Ed Tabor Scholarship Fund Virginia Dobbs Forrest Lewis Mike Volk Given by Larry & Jeanie Owen Miller Good Samaritan Fund Mike Volk Given by Leslie Watkins Robert A Meythaler Scholarship Gerald Poynter Given by Ronnie & Susan Wells Children s Ministry In Honor of the Meyer, Keith and Embry families Given by Mr. & Mrs. Bob Potter Ed Tabor Scholarship Fund In Honor of Jim Naas Given by the Settlelite Class In Honor of Open Door Teachers Gene Howard, Mike Johnson, Allen Gregg Given by the Open Door SS Class of Open Door Pianists Donna Hutchinson, Dr. Diane Earle, Karen Morris Given by the Open Door SS Class Good Samaritan Fund In Honor of our Pastors and Church Staff Given by Dukie Tabor Deepest Sympathy to Ben Broerman and family on the death of his grandmother, Darlene Bethe, December 7; the family of Forrest Lewis on his death, December 10; Donna Hutchinson and family on the death of her father, Lehmen Combs, December 12; Ann McManus and family on the death of her husband, Dr. William McManus, December 15