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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 NEW WAY OF WORKING After some months of careful work, a Strategic Plan or MAP (Ministry Action Plan) has emerged and been approved at Southern Hills. New teams have been forming in the areas of Connect, Grow, Serve, and Worship and leaders have been secured. These teams are charged with assessing what we do well, how we might do things better in all areas, and proposing what new things we need to do to achieve our mission of Building True Reflections of God s Amazing Love. A new, streamlined Administrative Team has formed which includes the required church committees under the United Methodist structure: Staff-Parish Relations, Finance, Trustees, and Lay Leadership. The Chairs of these committees, along with the Connect/ Grow/ Serve/ Worship Chairs and six At-Large members, comprise the lay members of the new Administrative Team. They are supported by Southern Hills pastors and staff who relate to the Team. Please note the Ministry Action Plan graphic in the upper left of this article which emphasizes the interrelated nature of these functions. Persons may enter involvement in the life of our church through any of these points of contact: Connect, Jack Jones, Team Leader Environments we create to build relationships so others can become a part of God s church. This includes all activities that make contact and invite new persons into our fellowship, as well as organizing our membership to use spiritual gifts, abilities and experience effectively as they volunteer for ministry. Grow, Elizabeth Bartlett, Team Leader Environments we create to help people become more confident in their understanding and application of God s amazing love. This team relates to ministries such as youth, children, Sunday School, Small Group Ministries, Recreation, and Fellowship. Serve, Teddy Poore, Team Leader Environments we create to help people to better experience and express their gratitude, obedience and spiritual gifts as reflections of God s amazing love. This group relates to all foreign and local mission projects. Organizations such as United Methodist Women, United Methodist Men and the Eagles would be active in this area. Worship, Matt and Julie Beck, Co-Team Leaders Environments we create so people can connect with God together - being challenged, energized and taught. Note that Worship is at the center of the Ministry Action Plan, as it belongs in the center of everything we do as a community of faith. This group relates to all choral and instrumental groups and ensembles, and components of worship for both traditional and contemporary services. Please pray for our church, as we live into this new order in the days ahead. And remember the words of Isaiah 43:19 which challenge us to change: I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Bill 1

Keriann Ferguson, a senior at Paul Laurence Dunbar, was the 2016 Milward Cup recipient, presented to a student who demonstrates Service Above Self. She is the daughter of Heather and Gene Ferguson.

She is in the praise band at Southern Hills UMC and has volunteered at God s Pantry, Cardinal Hill Hospital, Morton Middle School and the Lexington International Book Project.

She was MVP in volleyball and served as team captain all four years. She is also an accomplished pianist, winning numerous national awards.

2 Keriann Ferguson, a senior at Paul Laurence Dunbar, was the 2016 Milward Cup recipient, presented to a student who demonstrates Service Above Self. She is the daughter of Heather and Gene Ferguson. Keriann exemplifies the Rotary motto through numerous volunteer activities. She served on a mission trip to Guatemala where she built a house, volunteered in a school, medical clinic and vet clinic. She is in the praise band at Southern Hills UMC and has volunteered at God s Pantry, Cardinal Hill Hospital, Morton Middle School and the Lexington International Book Project. Keriann is an outstanding student, receiving advanced academic awards in biology, English, and Spanish. She was academic first team all-state in both volleyball and swimming. She was MVP in volleyball and served as team captain all four years. She is also an accomplished pianist, winning numerous national awards. Keriann will continue her education at the University of Kentucky and will major in middle school education WALK FOR COMMON GOOD Southern Hills is assembling a team of walkers to help raise funds for Common Good s summer program. This fun, 2K/5K walk will happen on Saturday, June 11th at 9:00 a.m. Come walk to support this great ministry! If you are interested in participating, please Rev. Jill Ruhl at jruhl@southernhillsumc.org OR Brian Shumard at bshumard@southernhillsumc.org. COMMON GOOD IN NEED OF SUMMER MENTORS The Summer Program at Common Good runs Monday-Thursday from 1:00-5:00 p.m. for six weeks from June 6th to July 14th. It serves students in grades K-12 from North Lexington neighborhoods. The program includes four components: education, recreation, spiritual formation and leadership development. We need 40 mentors to commit to volunteering one (or more) days a week for the summer to help lead the weekly program. Background check and volunteer training is required. If you are interested in being a summer mentor contact Laura Gallaher by phone at (859) or commongoodcdc@gmail.com. Children s ministry SHAWNNE CARTER TO SERVE IN INTERIM CAPACITY As we bid farewell to Christina & Aaron Bohn, we are thankful for the willingness of Shawnne Carter to step into an interim role with our Children s Ministry as we seek a permanent replacement for our Director of Children s Ministries. Shawnne will be overseeing the Sunday morning organization of Sunday School and the programming that takes place each Sunday. WALK THIS WAY VBS - COMING JULY 2016 Vacation Bible School is coming back this summer, although the format is changing. Instead of cramming all that VBS fun into one exhausting week, we re running our VBS program on four Wednesday nights, starting July 6th. We need LOTS of help to make it a success! Please consider volunteering in any of the following areas: Small Group Leaders leads a group of kids and encourages spiritual growth and relationship building through small group activities. Host Team greets and escorts families as they enter the church and guides them in the process of registering and checking in. Dinner Coordinators oversees preparation and setup of dinner each evening. Game Directors oversees the preparation and facilitation of the game activities. Supply Shoppers purchase a list of items needed for VBS as your schedule allows. Clean-up Crew straighten up the rooms at the end of each Wednesday night. Sign-ups are on the bulletin board in Herren Hall, or contact Christina. 2

THE NEW LIFE CIRCLE will not hold a regular meeting in June. Our next meeting will be our JULY RETREAT. Watch the Sunday Church Bulletins for details.

3 THE NEW LIFE CIRCLE will not hold a regular meeting in June. Our next meeting will be our JULY RETREAT. Watch the Sunday Church Bulletins for details. THE PAT HERREN CIRCLE will not be meeting during the months of June and July. Information regarding our August meeting will be in the bulletin and newsletter later in the summer. SARAH BAGBY CIRCLE will meet at noon on Wednesday, June 8th. Bring your lunch and enjoy fellowship around the table. Our program will be presented by Rev. Goodwin from Nathaniel Mision. FAITH SUSANNAH WESLEY CIRCLE will meet on Wednesday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Virginia Atwood. We will have our annual potluck salad luncheon. They will not meet in July or August. MEADE SHOTWELL CIRCLE for their June meeting will be going on a road trip!!! We will leave church in a bus that Wesley Village will send for us at 10:30 am on June 13th. We will have a half-hour tour followed by lunch, paid for by donation, at 11:30 am. If you plan to go, let Nancy Vickers know by June 6. The Circle will not have a meeting during the month of July. FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE - RICK ARNOLD May has been a very hectic month. We have had baptisms, confirmations and graduations. Congratulations to all of our youth and their families. It has also been a wet month. We have had multiple heavy thunderstorms. The good news is the storm-water project which is almost complete has solved our flooding problem at the corner of Tulsa and Laramie Drive. Our financial position remains positive as we move into the summer months. Current Income / Expense May 18, 2016 Income (in thousands) % Budgeted SHECP Contributions Other Income Total Income 1, Expenses SHECP Capital Property Personnel Administrative Education & Worship Leisure & Outreach Total Expenses Balance 26 3

SHUMC 2016 graduates Amanda Akel Lafayette High School Activities: Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Color Guard, Beta Club Future plans: Attend Morehead State The Source is taking worship to

Thank you so very much for giving your congregation the opportunity to participate in this year s Have a Heart for Seniors Annual Love Offering and to be a blessing to our residents.

4 SHUMC 2016 graduates Amanda Akel Lafayette High School Activities: Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Color Guard, Beta Club Future plans: Attend Morehead State The Source is taking worship to the park! When: Sunday, June 5th, 11:00 Where: Sullivan University Front Lawn Who: Everyone (Including dogs!) How: Bring Lawn Chairs Greetings from Wesley Village! Thank you so very much for giving your congregation the opportunity to participate in this year s Have a Heart for Seniors Annual Love Offering and to be a blessing to our residents. Many seniors who live longer than they planned or need nursing care sooner than they hoped often outlive the money they ve worked so hard to save over their lifetime. Your congregation s offering of $1, helps our residents to stay home in the Village close to family and friends. Thank you again for supporting our ministry to seniors! May God abundantly bless you and your congregation as you love and care for others in many special ways. Timothy S. Layton Vice President for Development * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Equipping Lydia forwarded a message of thanks for SHUMC s monetary participation in supporting Margie Groves in her mission work through this organization. Thank you for your support of the ministry of Equipping Lydia (EL) during the first quarter of Leaders from around the globe poured through spiritual direction sessions and retreats during this quarter. In addition, holy listening circles and spiritual formation groups continued offer deep wells of God s love. There are no set fees for EL ministry opportunities. Our costs are covered by the generosity of gifts like yours. Our desire is that every person would have an opportunity to experience the renewing grace of God regardless of their financial situation. God s provision through your generosity makes this perspective on ministry possible. Noah Arnold Lafayette high school Activities: Band, Bowling Team, Mu Alpha Theta Future plans: Attending University of Kentucky majoring in engineering and minor in trumpet performance McKaylee Copher tates creek high school Activities: KY Governor s Scholar, Soccer, Academic Team, KUNA, Beta Club President, Congressional Youth Ambassador, Dance Blue, International Baccalaureate Full Diploma Program, Lacrosse, National Honor Society, Intramural Frisbee, Otis A. Singletary Scholarship. Future plans: Attend UK majoring in Agricultural & Medical Biotechnology Keriann Ferguson dunbar high school Activities: Varsity Volleyball Team Captain, Varsity Swim Team Captain, Varsity Track Team, National Honor Society, Senior Executive Board, UK Presidential Scholarship, Fayette County Farm Bureau John C. Darrie Memorial Scholarship. Future plans: Attend UK majoring in Middle School Education Mikayla Karson Flinn Dunbar High School Activities: Cheerleading, Young Life Future Plans: Western Kentucky Univ. major in Physical Therapy AMBER THOMPSON WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIV. Degree: B.A. in English for Secondary Education & Spanish Activities: Member & officer of Golden Key, Scholar of the College: Potter College of Arts & Letters, Summa Cum Laude Future plans: Teaching English at Warren Central High in Bowling Green, KY Ann Marie Williamson univ. of mississippi Degree: Communication Sciences & Disorders Activities: Summa Cum Lade, Phi Kappa Phi, Distinguished Senior Scholar, Academic Achievement for Kappa Delta Sorority. Future plans: Graduate school at University of Louisville for speech language pathology Jared Young dunbar high school Activities: First Robotics Team 2856 President, MSTC Graduate, Mini Golf Team President, Beta Club, National Honor Society, SHUMY Youth Band Future plans: United States Naval Academy majoring in Mechanical Engineering Linda Zhang dunbar high school Activities: MSTC Graduate Future Plans: Attend Columbia University 4

Rev. Joan Wooden ~ Director of Music and Worship YOUTH CHOIR TO SELECT SUMMER MUSICAL! This summer, our youth choir has decided to learn and present a musical.

Our youth will meet in the choir room on June 5 th and June 12 th at 4:45 p.m. to look at possible musicals.

5 Rev. Joan Wooden ~ Director of Music and Worship YOUTH CHOIR TO SELECT SUMMER MUSICAL! This summer, our youth choir has decided to learn and present a musical. Since it was their idea, the youth will be involved in every aspect of the production, including the selection of the musical. Our youth will meet in the choir room on June 5 th and June 12 th at 4:45 p.m. to look at possible musicals. If you know of a student in grades 6-12 who would be interested in participating, please contact Joan Wooden (jwooden@southernhillsumc.org). SUMMER REHEARSALS FOR ADULTS! As the summer months approach, our rehearsal dates will change a bit for our Chancel Choir (Wed. 7 p.m.), Men s Only Vocal Ensemble (Thurs. 6:15 p.m.) and Ladies Only Vocal Ensemble (Thurs. 7:15 p.m.). All three adult ensembles will practice the first three weeks of June, but will take a three week break, beginning June 22 nd. Practices will resume on July 13 th. If you would like to make a short term commitment to any of these ensembles, summer is a terrific time to join us! JUNALUSKA BOUND! This summer, eleven children, youth and adults from Southern Hills will participate in Music and Worship Arts Week at Lake Junaluska, which will be held on June th. Phil Hewitt (with the support of his lovely wife, Billie!) will be driving the church bus. Robbie Cathey will participate in the Children s Drumming Program; Mason Brewer, Ruth Cathey, Colton Dalton, Josie Grant, Emily Seng, and Lynne Grace Wooden will all participate in the Youth Choir as well as the Instrumental Ensemble; and Phil Hewitt and Joan Wooden will participate in the Adult Choir. Brian Cathey will serve as our male chaperone, and everyone who attends will experience rich and diverse worship. Please be in prayer for each of these participants, as they travel together and seek God s holy presence through the performing arts. ALPHA COURSE MINISTRY COMBS FOR HEALTH KITS! We are collecting combs for health kits that will be assembled at Annual Conference. Please help by purchasing large, sturdy (not pocket) combs and dropping them in the basket at the Welcome Center. As part of SHUMC s efforts to reach out into the community and grow our church (and the Christian faith), we are beginning an Alpha Course ministry on June 26, 2016 at West Sixth Brewery (also known as Smithtown Seafood Restaurant, FoodChain (aquaponics), The Bread Box, etc.) This Alpha Court will involve members of our church going to a lunch after church on Sunday (12:30), enjoying the fellowship, watching a Christian educational video by Nicky Gumbel (Alpha founder), and discussing the video with people in the community who are thinking about becoming Christians (who have questions about the faith that we might be able to guide them on). Please bring someone with you who might be at that decision-making stage. Everything will be finished by 2:15. The course will last approximately 11 weeks. 5

JUNE SERMONS IN TRADITIONAL WORSHIP June 5- Intergenerational Service- "For Our Common Good," 1 Corinthians 10:15-17, 12:23-26 June 12- "For Your Camels Also," Genesis 24:1-4, 10-21 June 19- Father's

Jill Ruhl, preaching ALTAR FLOWERS If you are interested in placing flowers on the altar in honor or memory of a loved one or friend, please contact Dawn Sparks at 277-6176 or

6 JUNE SERMONS IN TRADITIONAL WORSHIP June 5- Intergenerational Service- "For Our Common Good," 1 Corinthians 10:15-17, 12:23-26 June 12- "For Your Camels Also," Genesis 24:1-4, June 19- Father's Day- "No Busy Signals," Psalm 4:1-8 June 26- Rev. Jill Ruhl, preaching ALTAR FLOWERS If you are interested in placing flowers on the altar in honor or memory of a loved one or friend, please contact Dawn Sparks at or dsparks@southernhillsumc.org. EAGLES/PORTER MOORE MEMORIAL DINNER AUGUST 14, 2016 August 14th is the date for the EAGLE'S/PORTER MOORE MEMORIAL DINNER. This year we will be featuring 1/2 grilled chicken with sides. This is one of the primary fundraisers for the Eagle's group at SHUMC with proceeds directed to multiple projects benefitting SHUMC & Nathaniel Mission. Watch for announcements & details in the church bulletins. May 22nd Town Hall Meeting Video The video of the most recent town hall meeting regarding the possibility of the creation of a second campus of Southern Hills is available for viewing on our website under the "Town Hall Meeting" tab. 6

7 Brian Shumard ~ Director of Youth JUNE: Snapshot: Sundays, June 5, 12 & 26. Join us as we seek to grow closer to God. This month we will go to the pool on June 5, & the other days we will go through some big questions that came up during our last series in April. Prayer Lunch: Wednesdays, June 1, 15 & 22 from 2:00-3:00pm at Fazolis in Palomar. We ll have a short devotional, pray for each other & enjoy hanging out. No need to buy anything, & we can give rides to & from. It is a great place to invite friends to something outside of the church building. Kings Island: On Wednesday, June 8 meet at church at 9:00am and we'll take the bus up to Kings Island in Ohio. Purchase your own tickets either online, at guest services at Kroger, or we can get them when we get there. Tickets are $43. Bring enough money to eat lunch & supper. We ll grab some lunch before we go to the park to save some money. We ll be back home by 11:30pm. Pool Day: For Snapshot on Sunday, June 5 (still from 5:30-7:30pm) meet at church & we ll have a quick discussion about how we hear from & experience God, then go to Southland pool to start enjoying summer! Invite a friend. The church will cover the cost. Embrace Meal: On Monday, June 20 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 and be back by 8:15pm. Rummage Sale: Join us at church on Friday, June 3 from 10:00am-3:00pm to help set up & get items ready for the rummage sale that helps support our Guatemala mission team. We can provide transportation to & from, plus we ll get you some lunch too! Parent Meeting for Mission Trip: Sunday, June 26 at 7:15pm in the Great Room we ll have a quick meeting for students & parents of those students who are participating in the mission week. We ll go over the schedule, tell you all the details & answer any questions you have. Summer Mission Trip: This summer we will be joining with 4 other Methodist churches for a local missions week June 27-July 1. We will stay at Asbury University in Wilmore & work at various missions around Lexington. The cost will be $100 which will help cover lodging & food for the week. It will be an amazing time! Meet at church on Monday at 9:00am & be back Friday by 8:30pm. Youth Band: Wednesday nights June 1 & 22 from 7:00-8:30pm in the youth room. We ll take some more time to work on songs & how to jam together! JULY: Snapshot: Sundays, July 10, 17, 24 & 31. Join us as we seek to grow closer to God. This month we will go to the pool on July 10, & finish up answering some of the big questions you ve had. Prayer Lunch: Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 2:00-3:00pm at Fazolis in Palomar. We ll have a short devotional, pray for each other & enjoy hanging out. No need to buy anything, & we can give rides to & from. It is a great place to invite friends to something outside of the church building. Trip to the Gorge: On Monday, July 11 meet at church at 9:00am and we'll take the bus to Red River Gorge. We ll enjoy some hiking & do some devotions along the way. Bring $5 & we ll stop for some pizza at Miguel s for lunch. We ll be back home by 3:00pm. We can help with rides to & from home as well. Pool Day: For Snapshot on Sunday, July 10 (still from 5:30-7:30pm) meet at church & we ll have a quick discussion about how we hear from & experience God, then go to Southland pool to start enjoying summer! Invite a friend. The church will cover the cost. Embrace Meal: On Monday, July 18 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 and be back by 8:15pm. Youth Band: Wednesday nights July 6, 13 & 27 from 7:00-8:30pm in the youth room. We ll take some more time to work on songs & how to jam together. Legends Game: Stay tuned to shumy.org for more info about going to a Legends game in July. 7

Info@southernhillsumc.org Web address: www.southernhillsumc.org www.shumy.org www.facebook.com/ shumc.lexington Senior Pastor Dr. William Moore Associate Pastor Rev.

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 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 Chris Bohn GUATEMALA FUNDRAISERS - SAVE THE DATES RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday, June 4th - Our annual rummage sale to benefit the Guatemala mission trip is Saturday, 6/4. We will be collecting donations Wednesday, June 1st Friday, June 3rd in the gym. We will schedule pickups during that week. This year we will not be able to accept mattresses, couches or large TVs. Contact Brian Cathey at rbcathey@southernhillsumc.org or call the church at RESTAURANT FUNDRAISERS: We will be scheduling restaurant fundraisers during June and July. Go out to eat and money gets donated to our Guatemala trip. Watch the weekly bulletin for details. JUNE/JULY 2016 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 SUMMER OF MISSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH See Yourself in This Picture!

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