...to sow, grow and serve in the name of Christ. Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, break up your unplowed ground January/February 2017 VOLUME 14 Sunday School 9 am Worship Service 10 am (937) 884-5129 ISSUE 1 Youth (6th through 12th grade) The youth group continues to thrive as we move into the new year. We had a great advent season and had an opportunity to do some great work during that time. Including heading down to a local nursing home to sing to the residents there. The youth participated in helping at GRCC food pantry on December 29th (pictured above). Youth Group will resume on Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm starting January 8, 2017. We look forward to all the things God has planned for the youth 1 group as we continue to learn and grow in him.
Hello Church, Happy New Year! The holiday season of 2016 has come and gone and the deep freeze of another Ohio winter has set in as we begin 2017 with a full list of expectations and resolutions. We often tell ourselves things like this will be the year that I lose that extra 20 lbs or this will be the year I get out of debt, and we truly go into the new year expecting to focus and accomplish what we have set our sights on. However, for most of us, it only takes a couple days or weeks before life happens and we are drawn away from those resolutions for change that we had made. As I was pondering this phenomenon this week, I found this verse from Proverbs that helped shed some light on it for me. Proverbs 16: 1-3 says UPCOMING To humans SERMON belong the plans of the heart, But from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. SERIES All a person s ways seem pure to them, But motives are weighed by the Lord. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, And he will establish your plans. This scripture tells us that the only way to ensure success with our goals is by committing to the Lord. When we give the Lord control over all our life and not just our Sunday life He will be the support and guide that we need to accomplish anything our hearts desire. So, this year as you strive to achieve your goals for 2017, make sure you first focus on the will of God for your life and He will lead you to success! On January 22nd, we will be beginning a new sermon series titled Wear n the Love. There are many definitions and uses of the term Love in our culture today. Many times however, the emotions and reactions that we have in different situations is not love at all, but rather some misplaced or misguided temporary infatuation or attachment to the way something or someone makes us feel. This has left a tainted view of the word Love in our world today. During this sermon series, we will take an in depth look at love, pushing away the falsehoods and reclaiming the truths that God has given us concerning love. I pray that you all join us this winter as we learn how we can love the way Christ has asked us to. Blessings, Pastor Travis 2
SERVANTS FOR MINISTRY JANUARY, 2017 THRU FEBRUARY, 2017 JAN 1 9:00AM AND 10:00AM FEB 5 9:00AM AND 10:00AM GREETERS/FELLOWSHIP ED & JUDY BAKER GREETERS/FELLOWSHIP HELEN NEITZELT & EMILY HARRISON WORSHIP LEADER: TRAVIS TEGTMEYER WORSHIP LEADER: JIM GILBERT CHILDREN S MOMENTS: TRAVIS QUALLS CHILDREN S MOMENTS: TRAVIS QUALLS COMMUNION STEWARD: JIM BIXLER COMMUION STEWARD: JAMES WHITTAKER PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN TODDLER SS: KATHY BROWN TODDLER SS: KATHY BROWN ELEMENTARY SS CINDY EMRICK ELEMENTARY SS: CINDY EMRICK NURSERY: EMILY HARRISON & JESSICA QUALLS NURSERY: EMILY HARRISON & JESSICA QUALLS JR. CHURCH KATHY BROWN JR. CHURCH KATHY BROWN ACOLYTES: CARTER & TUCKER QUALLS ACOLYTES: CARTER & TUCKER QUALLS USHERS: GEORGIA GROSS, ALICE RAYBURG USHERS: JIM BLACK, DON RHOADES, JIM BIXLER & MIKE STUMP JAN 8 9:00AM AND 10:00AM FEB 12 9:00AM AND 10:00AM GREETERS/FELLOWSHIP MIKE STUMP & TAMMY CLINE GREETERS/FELLOSHIP HELEN NEITZELT & EMILY HARRISON WORSHIP LEADER: TRAVIS TEGTMEYER WORSHIP LEADER: J IM GILBERT CHILDREN S MOMENTS: TRAVIS QUALLS CHILDREN S MOMENTS: KATHY BROWN PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN TODDLER SS: JESSICA QUALLS TODDLER SS: JESSICA QUALLS ELEMENTARY SS KATHY BROWN ELEMENTARY SS: KATHY BROWN NURSERY: CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM NURSERY: JANE URLAGE & DWIGHT FOUREMAN JR. CHURCH CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM JR. CHURCH JESSICA QUALLS ACOLYTES: TORIA GROSS & NICK FRY ACOLYTES: NICK FRY & TORIA GROSS USHERS: GEORGIA GROSS, ALICE RAYBURG USHERS: JIM BLACK, DON RHOADES, JIM BIXLER & MIKE STUMP JAN 15 9:00AM AND 10:00AM FEB 19 9:00AM AND 10:00AM GREETERS/FELLOWSHIP JIM & VICKI GILBERT GREETERS/FELLOWSHIP JOE & FAY STOCKTON WORSHIP LEADER: TRAVIS TEGTMEYER WORSHIP LEADER: J IM GILBERT CHILDREN S MOMENTS: PASTOR JESSE TEAL CHILDREN S MOMENTS: PASTOR JESSE TEAL PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN TODDLER SS: KATHY BROWN TODDLER SS: KATHY BROWN ELEMENTARY SS RICK EMRICK ELEMENTARY SS: RICK EMRICK NURSERY: MANDY TEGTMEYER & PEGGY FOUREMAN NURSERY: MANDY TEGTMEYER & PEGGY FOUREMAN JR. CHURCH BRENDA CHRISMAN JR. CHURCH BRENDA CHRISMAN ACOLYTES: ANDREW WHITTAKER & CAEL GOSTOMSKY ACOLYTES: ANDREW WHITTAKER & CAEL GOSTOMSKY USHERS: GEORGIA GROSS, ALICE RAYBURG USHERS: JIM BLACK, DON RHOADES, JIM BIXLER & MIKE STUMP JAN 22 9:00AM AND 10:00AM FEB 26 9:00AM AND 10:00AM GREETERS/FELLOWSHIP RAY & ALICE RAYBURG GREETERS/FELLOWSHIP DON & JANET RHOADES WORSHIP LEADER: TRAVIS TEGTMEYER WORSHIP LEADER: J IM GILBERT CHILDREN S MOMENTS: JANE URLAGE CHILDREN S MOMENTS: JANE URLAGEL PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN TODDLER SS: JESSICA QUALLS TODDLER SS: JESSICA QUALLS ELEMENTARY SS KATHY BROWN ELEMENTARY SS: KATHY BROWN NURSERY: CLAUDE & GLORIA BEGIN NURSERY: CLAUDE & GLORIA BEGIN JR. CHURCH RICK & CINDY EMRICK JR. CHURCH RICK & CINDY EMRICK ACOLYTES: CARVER GOSTOMSKY & TREVOR FRY ACOLYTES: CARVER GOSTOMSKY & TREVOR FRY USHERS: GEORGIA GROSS, ALICE RAYBURG USHERS: JIM BLACK, DON RHOADES, JIM BIXLER & MIKE STUMP JAN 29 9:00AM AND 10:00AM GREETERS/FELLOWSHIP TOM & PEGGY MATHENY WORSHIP LEADER: TRAVIS TEGTMEYER CHILDREN S MOMENTS: KATHY BROWN PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN TODDLER SS: KATHY BROWN ELEMENTARY SS CINDY EMRICK NURSERY: KATE MEAD & DWIGHT FOUREMAN JR. CHURCH SHANE MEAD ACOLYTES: USHERS: ANDREW WHITTAKER & CAEL GOSTOMSKY GEORGIA GROSS, ALICE RAYBURG 3
CURRENT SERMON SERIES January 1 - Lessons & Carols January 8 Christmas Program January 15 Solid Foundation Jan 22 Jan 29 Feb 05 Feb 12 Feb 19 WEAR N THE LOVE - The Dresser - The Boots by the Dresser (Pastor Chris Stump) - Shirt Drawer - Socks & Underwear Drawer - Jewelry Box The Link has resumed after the new year on Wednesday, January 4th. With a meal at 5:30 PM. Adult Bible study and Kids Club 6:00 7:00. Please join us to learn and have fun! There will be no Link on March 1 (Ash Wednesday). The children will soon be working on designing their own cars in preparation for the Pine Car Derby. This event will be the final Link of the season on March 29th. Open to all. January Calendar Dates Jan 04 5:30pm- The Link-Meal Jan 07 8:00am Administrative Board Meeting Jan 08 10:00am- Children s Christmas Program 6:30pm Youth Group Jan 09 7:30pm Dartball at Webster UMC Jan 10-7:00pm - Worship Design Committee Jan 11-5:30pm- The Link-Meal Jan 15 6:30pm Youth Group Jan 16 6:30pm Youth Advisory Board 7:30pm Dartball-Home vs St. John s Luth. Jan 18-5:30pm- The Link-Meal Jan 21 9:00am Men s Brotherhood at Huston s Jan 22-6:30pm Youth Group Jan 23-7:30pm - Dartball-Home vs Greenville First Jan 25-5:30pm- The Link-Meal Jan 29-6:30pm Youth Group Jan 30-7:30pm Dartball at Castine COB February Calendar Dates Feb 01-5:30pm- The Link-Meal Feb 05 6:30pm Youth Group Feb 08 4 5:30pm- The Link-Meal Feb 12 6:30pm Youth Group Feb 15-5:30pm- The Link-Meal Feb 18-9:00am Men s Brotherhood at Huston s Feb 19-6:30pm Youth Group Feb 21-6:00pm - Gordon UMW Feb 11-5:30pm- The Link-Meal Did you know? Gordon UMC offers online giving through our website (front page, bottom left Make a Donation at www.gordonumc.com. Online giving will allow you to go to the church website at any time to set up an automatic donation plan, change your donation plan, make a one-time donation or view your online donation history. etc.
Happy New Year everyone! January is a good time to get our house in order for mission action! As United Methodist Women moves into another year of mission, let s take some time to reflect, seek God s direction and prepare for action. Like the Psalmist, United Methodist Women s prayer to God is, Teach me.and lead me. (Psalm 143:10) Thanks to everyone who so generously donated to our UMW Christmas Mission Projects! (1) Paper items for the Castine Food Bank, and (2) Twin size Sheets, blankets, and towels for the Dayton St. Vincent DePaul. We follow a great vision and legacy as we engage in God s mission action in our communities, cities, and states. But this is our time and opportunity to show gratitude for God s many blessings in our lives by paying it forward to those who need our help. This is our time and opportunity to move United Methodist Women forward in the 21 st century. And our Gordon unit is doing just that. On Monday, January 23, 2017, at 1:00pm at Gordon UM church, we will be meeting to plan our programming for the year 2017. We invite all to come and give us your input, your new ideas, your suggestions for a successful year. Miami Valley District UMW Schedule for 2017: Save the Dates March 25 April 29 May 6 May 20 MVD Spring Conference Troy 1st UMC (First Place Center) 16 W. Franklin St., Troy, OH 45373 WOC Leadership Development Day Hilliard UMC (Warehouse 839) 3691 Main St., Hilliard, OH 43026 MVD Spiritual Growth Retreat Faith UM Church, 102 W. High St., Springfield, OH 45502 MVD Local Unit Presidents & Treasurers Forum Sulphur Grove UMC, 7505 Taylorsville Rd., Huber Heights, OH 45424 July 6-9 WOC Mission u, Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH 45810 September 16 MVD Taste of Mission, West Elkton UMC, 120 S. Main St., West Elkton, OH October 14 MVD Annual Gathering, Tipp City UMC8 West Main St., Tipp City, OH 45371 October 28 WOC Annual Celebration, Faith Community UMC, 100 Country Club Dr., Xenia, OH 5 Janet Rhoades, President
01 Keith Besecker 03 Daegon Begin 06 Beth Rayburg & Edie Kay Morris 09 Cate Lee & Kate Mead 14 Norval Brigner & Vicki Gilbert January Birthdays 18 Brenda Chrisman 19 Tony Gostomsky 20 Steve Reser & Kathy Shively 22 Tailor Chrisman-Weaver 23 Izzy Lee & Pastor Travis Qualls 29 Cindy Emrick January Anniversaries 01 Jan & Jenny Bower February Birthdays 01 Duke Hunt 05 Donna Bussard 13 Ray Rayburg 14 Katlyn Rayburg 15 Helen Neitzelt 16 Peggy Matheny 20 Marilyn Dearth 22 Edson Wiest No February Anniversaries MINUTES OF CHARGE CONFERENCE GORDON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH November 12, 2016 This meeting was held during the Administrative Council meeting at Gordon United Methodist Church, 311 East St., Gordon, Ohio. Presiding Elder was Rev. Terry Cavanaugh The Charge Conference was brought to order by Rev. Terry Cavanaugh. Ten Members present were as follows: Travis Qualls, Jesse Teal, Christ Stump, Jim Gilbert, Vicki Gilbert, Alice Rayburg, Janet Rhoades, Carolyn Robinson, Aaron Whittaker, Kathy Brown, and Travis Tegtmeyer. Rev. Terry Cavanaugh shared devotions (Ephesians 4:1-6) and shared how he enjoyed baking and compared the ingredients in making bread as to members of a church. For example: Salty Members, Yeast Members and Flour members. Items reviewed and voted on are as follows: 1. Nominations Report for 2017 Church Officers: After a brief discussion, motion was made by Jim Gilbert to accept the slate of officers as submitted. Motion seconded by Janet Rhoades. All present voted yea. Motion carried. 2. Pastor s 2017 Breakthrough Goals were shared by Travis Qualls. Motion was made by Kathy Brown to accept the 2017 goals. Motion seconded by Vicki Gilbert. All present voted yea. Motion carried. 3. Report on Members to be removed: Margaret Cullers passed in 2016 4. 2017 Compensation Report for Pastor Travis Qualls is as follows: Compensation: $35,368 (St. Matthew contributing $17,684.00) Housing Exclusion: $7,200 Accountable Reimbursement: $7,000 Motion was made by Alice Rayburg to approve the Pastor Compensation Package. Seconded by Carolyn Robinson. All presented voted yea. Motion carried. 5. 2017 Trustees Legal & Property Report was reviewed and shared with members. 6. Safe Sanctuaries Policy was reviewed. Motion was made to accept policy as written with no changes. Seconded by Jim Gilbert. All present voted yea. Motion carried. Motion was made by Rev. Terry Cavanaugh to acknowledge that all items are in order for Charge Conference. Motion was seconded by Travis Qualls. All present voted yea. Meeting was closed with prayer by Rev. Cavanaugh. 6 Motion was made by Travis Qualls to close Charge Conference and proceed with the Administrative Council meeting. Motion was seconded by Jim Gilbert. All present voted yea. Respectfully submitted,
News From Administrative Council THE NOVEMBER 12, 2016 (Shorten version of the minutes) The Administrative Council of the Gordon United Methodist Church met Saturday morning, November 12, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Jim and Vicki Gilbert and Jesse Teal provided a delicious breakfast, enjoyed by Pastor Travis Qualls, Jesse Teal, Chris Stump, Jim Gilbert, Vicki Gilbert, Carolyn Robinson, Janet Rhoades, Kathy Brown, Travis Tegtmeyer, Aaron Whittaker, Alice Rayburg, and special guest, Pastor Terry Cavanaugh, in attendance to preside over the Charge Conference. Chairman Jim Gilbert, thanked all for their service. He announced that Alice has agreed to remain as Recording Secretary for another year. A Moment With the Pastor Pastor Travis told that all seems to be going well, and more people are in attendance at church. The Christmas schedule was shared and discussed. Family Life Report Pastor Jesse reported that The Link is going well, with great participation from both church and community families. Recent events involving the youth were the bonfire at Brumbaugh s and also a Halloween party. The Youth Advisory Board has planned a Christmas party, and caroling at a nursing home and for church members. They will help the GRCC food pantry near the end of December. Pastor Jesse is trying to start a Fellowship of Christian Athletes group at Arcanum Schools, with the first meeting scheduled for early December. Recording Secretary s Report Janet moved, and Carolyn seconded to accept the September minutes, with unanimous approval. Financial Reports Carolyn presented the financial reports for review, reporting that average YTD weekly giving is $1,618.92, which is $34.85 over our current weekly budget need of $1,584.07. The Finance Committee made year-end recommendations to the Administrative Council which included the 2017 proposed budget. All was approved as recommended by the Finance Committee. Raise the Roof Fund is now at a zero balance. Trustees Aaron reported that the roof leak where the new joined the old had been repaired for $200. They have discussed the possibility of putting plexi glass on all windows. Small trees have been removed, and stumps will need to be removed. Janet is checking on landscaping. Committee Chairmen gave their reports. All of 2016 officers will be remaining through 2017. We have one new member. Marcia Nixon will be taking over as the Nurture and Membership chairman. Karen Reser felt it necessary to step down due to family illness UMW Janet told that the women s group would present their annual Thank Offering in November, and would meet in December for their Christmas dinner. She also reported that UMW would be presenting its annual Five Star Giv- Servants for Ministry Needed Interested in serving as a Worship Leader, Send articles to gordonumc@gordonumc.com Titled Newsletter Article Deadline for March/April. 2017 Newsletter is: February 25, 2017 7 Greeter/Host for Fellowship hour, Acolyte, or as a commuion steward, please let Pastor Travis know or call the church office Interested in serving on a committee? We need you! (937) 884-5129
Gordon United Methodist Church Pastor Travis Qualls Cell Phone: (937) 621-7897 Director Family Life: Jesse Teal Cell Phone: (336) 542-7761 Associate Pastor: Christopher Stump Cell Phone: (937) 564-8851 311 East St. Gordon, OH 45304 Church Phone (937) 884-5129 Web - www.gordonumc.com E-mail gordonumc@gordonumc.com 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages is at 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Church Service is at 10:00 a.m. January/February 2017 Gordon United Methodist Church 311 East St. Gordon, Ohio 45304 Church (937) 884-5127 Pastor Travis Qualls (937) 621-7897 8