Circuit Writer MONTHY NEWSLETTER OF THE ERLANGER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OCTOBER 2016 I never knew this picture even existed. Maybe my memory is really bad, or it is possible that I never had seen it. But when sorting through the MOUNTAINS of stuff in my Dad s house, this picture appeared. I m sure it is on the occasion of my confirmation into the church, so this is in the vicinity of 1967. It s amazing the things you find. Sometimes you just get overwhelmed with the volume of stuff. Sometimes you get overwhelmed with sadness, but then sometimes you get overwhelmed with the memories, love and a sense of heritage and history. This picture got me to thinking about my faith journey. This was, other than my baptism, one of the earliest formal events of my faith journey. I remember the confirmation, even though I don t remember this picture at all. It got me thinking about all the events that have formed my faith and helped me grow. Some of them have been formal events, like the confirmation, but many, many of them have been more informal the youth group or VBS s, conversations with a friend, or moments doing personal Bible Study and devotional things. That got me thinking about all the people who have helped lead me down the path. So many of us think, it s just God and me. I get sick every time I hear someone say that. There are so many people who contribute to our spiritual journey and rightfully so. Some of them play big roles, and some of them play small roles, but all of them are important roles. Think about the individual writers of the Upper Room, which I read almost every day. Each of them have contributed to my life. Think about the authors of Sunday School literature or the people who have given us rides to a church event. Think about those who have cooked food for an outing or paid for something that we didn t even know about. All of those people have worked together to make our spiritual journey happen. I think that s what the writer of Hebrews meant when he/she said, surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses. We give credit often to the people who played prominent roles in our lives, but
for every one prominent figure there are 20 or 30 or more smaller roles that were important to the event. Think of who they might have been, and thank God for them. And take some time to remember the journey of your spiritual life. Thank God for each step along the way. Take some time to pray for each day ahead as well. Following Jesus is a daily thing. We don t just ask Jesus into our hearts one day, then think everything is settled for eternity. Following Jesus is a daily decision and a daily effort. So pray about where following Jesus would lead you tomorrow and the next day and even next year. Be open to God taking you to new places and to doing new things. And appreciate each step of the way. Let s journey with Christ together. I guarantee you it will take us all to a good place. See you in church! Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; Matthew 6:25 Pastor s Payer: Lord, Lift up my Pastor and his family. Place them in the shelter of the Most High to rest in the shadow. You will say of the Lord, You are their refuge and fortress. You will preserve their family time. You will cover their home. Your faithfulness will meet their financial needs in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:19). You will command Your angels to guard them as they travel and win the lost You have said I will be with(them) in trouble, I will deliver (them) and honor (them). With a long life, I will satisfy (them) and show (them) my salvation (Ps. 91:15-16). In Jesus name I cancel all assignments of the enemy against them. Amen
Bean Bash 2016 Bean Bash! Turfway Race Park Florence, KY SATURDAY Oct 8 th at 1:00 pm Admission $5, children 12 and under are free. You get all you care to eat bean soup, cornbread, coleslaw, hot dogs, chips, soft drinks and ice cream. 1:00-4:15 Silent Auctions Live music, play area for kids 5:30 Live Auctions 7:30 Music by Doghouse Being part of the Bean Bash means helping those who cannot help themselves. Proceeds go to BAWAC, Redwood, Special Olympics Northern KY and New Perceptions. Check the Bean Bash page on Facebook or beanbash.org or See Emily Markey Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child kickoff Sunday October 9th Boxes will be available in the Asbury room before Sunday School and after morning worship. Each will have a toothbrush, comb, info on packing your boxes, and rubber bands to secure them. DEDICATION SUNDAY WILL BE NOV 13TH. When you pack your OCC shoeboxes Think Wow!, something that catches their attention as soon as box is opened. - Think variety-kids need many things - Think personal- toiletries, a note, a picture - Think simple- Does Grandma understand it? - Think education- School supplies are needed everywhere - Think peace loving-no war related toys - Think safety-no razors, etc - Think fun-silly glasses, hot wheel cars, balls IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! 2016 Candy and toothpaste ARE ALLOWED in shoeboxes however 2017 Candy and toothpaste will NO longer be allowed to be packed in boxes from the US.
September 2016 Tithes and Offering Tithes $14,142.00 Sunday School $57.36 Loose Plate $257.00 GECDC $8,522.10 Interest/Dividends $8.59 Upper Room $17.00 GENERAL FUND TOTAL $23,004.05 Emmaus Emergency $38.00 Emmaus Various Proj. $60.00 Emmaus Zimmerman $68.00 Good Samaritan Fund $48.00 Ida Spence $124.00 Laws $10.00 Manna Mission $169.80 Memorials $100.00 Missions $30.00 Miscellaneous $1,228.00 Reimbursements $32.00 UMCOR $25.00 Women in Mission $330.00 Youth $645.85 Zimmerman's $10.00 Building Fund $946.90 SPECIAL GIFTS TOTAL $3,865.55 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house, and thus put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts; see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing. Malachi 3:10 GRAND TOTAL $26,869.60 MOUTAIN MISSION PICK UP: October 11, 2016. Please have your items at the church October 9 th
Foyer Group The Fall 2016 Foyer Groups are being formed now. Thanks so much for showing interest in participation in these get together. By sharing a meal together, we are getting better acquainted and forming new friendships in our church family. Sunday, 10/30/16, 11 am 10 pm Because of time constraints, we will only have 2 sessions this season, one each in October and November. The group leaders will be contacting those who signed up soon, to inform you of dates, times, and restaurants chosen. Foyer Group Coordinator Women In Mission News Thank you to everyone who made baked goods and bought the goodies at the recent EUMC Yard Craft _ Bake Sale. All proceeds go the United Christian Volunteers. On Saturday, October, 29 th, we will be assisting our church in the Ida Spence Mission take home meal. All that laundry detergent we have collected will be handed out during this time. These families will be grateful for the supplies. Thank you so much. Our next WIM meeting is October 6 th, at 11:00 am in the church annex. All women are welcome to join us.
OCTOBER CELEBRATIONS Birthdays Tim Healy 10/03 Ralph Doyle 10/06 Trey Mulligan 10/06 Sandra Horne 10/07 Kimberly Belbot 10/11 Donald Alexander 10/12 Bradley Royalty 10/14 Anne-Marie Lusk 10/20 Celine Steenken 10/22 Larry Royalty 10/29 Dave Abney 10/29 IDA SPENCE MISSION MEAL AND LAUNDRY DISTRIBUTION Saturday, October 29 th we will be providing a lunch at Ida Spence Mission for about 300/400 guest. We need several volunteers to help with serving, preparing, and cleaning up. We need adults and teens that are ready to work and have a good time showing Christ Love! Contact the church office if you would like to be a part of this Special event! ADULT MINISTRIES Anniversaries 10/04 Garrett & Susanna Vance 10/09 Larry & Tina Royalty 10/15 Greg & Celine Steenken 10/28 John & JoAnne Gillespie 10/30 Donald & Karen Alexander Thank you everyone who helped in any way with our Craft Bake Yard - Sale! We had a great set up team, the Lloyd football players, along with our church members! What a day, Thank you God, for holding off the rain. There was a lot of help with our bake sale; it was great all the sweets were very good and tasty. Thank you to all the bakers! There were many items and goods for sale. The Youth had food and drink covered so no one went hungry. The funds raised are going to help UCV help others. The director Charles Lambert does a great job as do the volunteers that help him every day. We raised $1,000, Great Job everyone! God Bless Keep Smiling! Joy Hamilton Adult Ministries
CHILDREN S NEWS Sunday, Oct 16 - Farmhaven right after church with lunch there please RSVP to someone in the children s department or church office by Oct 12. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - Practices - Each Sunday beginning October 30- December 4 (6 Sundays) Program will be "The Little Drummer Boy," directed by Gay Saturday, Nov 5 - Movie Night at 6pm (Willy Wonka, movie/snacks, (possible dress rehearsal for Veterans' Day Program?) and lots of fun!!youth News! Big Bone Lick Picnic 2016 Sunday, Nov 6 - Special Music Program for Veterans' Day Wednesday, Dec 7 - Cookierama and Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal Sunday, Dec 11 - Children's Christmas Program (Back to School Supplies) UPCOMING EVENTS! October 8 th Wright Patterson Air Force Base 10 am until? October 15 Halloween Fest Food Booth October 16th Big Bone Salt Festival 12 pm until 5 pm
CRAFT - YARD BAKE - SALE 2016 A Great BIG Thank You EVERYONE for a job well done! Our Sale made $1,000 to help UCV help others! God Bless Keep Smiling! Joy Hamilton Adult Ministries
From the Erlanger United Methodist Men Hi Folks. Thank you for your support for the chicken dinner held on October 1, 2016. It is much appreciated. We will be having a fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse in Ft Wright on 10-18-16 from 4 pm until closing. Watch the church bulletin for more details. Thank you. Canned goods update for the United Christian Volunteers. Thru September 19, 2016, 4,081 food items have been delivered. Emphasis in October 2016 is on Anything to Eat items. Our goal for 2016 is 6,000 food items. There are many folks in the local area that can t afford enough food for their families. Your support has gone a long way in helping this cause. Thank you. Whatever you bring will be greatly appreciated. We would like to invite all men to join the Erlanger United Methodist Men. Our next meeting is October 1, 2016, Saturday, 3:00 pm at Erlanger UMC in the Asbury Room. Thank you and GOD Bless you all. The mission of the General Commission on United Methodist Men is to assist men to know Jesus Christ, to serve Him, to grow spiritually and seek daily to do His will.
1 G0LF MARATH0N 100 HOLES, 1 DAY Please join us for the annual Family Promise NKY Golf Marathon Friday October 7th, 2016. Our event will feature many activities including a putting contest, hole-in-one contest and team prizes. This is a perfect way to entertain clients and meet new friends in an exciting setting and help raise money to end family homelessness! Since it s a golf marathon there is NO registration fee! Golf participants commit to raising money for the cause by collecting pledges or donations. Golfers can easily raise $250 or $500 by tapping into their friends and family, and motivated golfers can raise much more. With a golf marathon, Golfers get to do what they love best, and their friends and family support them by offering per hole or flat rate pledges. Sponsorship packages are available to provide you or your company added recognition. Show your support to help put an end to family homelessness! Register today by emailing amandaspeier@nkyfamilypromise.org or amberpegg@nkyfamilypromise.org be sure to invite your family, friends and business associates to register! The Event is: October 7th, 2016 A.J Jolly Golf Course 11541 Alexandria Pike Alexandria, KY 41001 Time: Registration begins at 7am and golf will go until sundown If you have any questions, please contact us at 859-360-0905
October 2016 Events Sat. 1 st Methodist Men s 3:00 pm Mtg. 5:00 pm UMM Chicken Dinner Sun. 2 nd World Communion Sunday 9:00 am Communion Chapel 9:15 am Sunday School Tone Chyme 10:30 am Worship 4:30 pm Devotions 5:30 pm Youth Mon. 3 rd 7:00 pm SPRC meeting Tue. 4 th 7:00 pm Bible Study Wed. 5 th 12:00pm Caring Team 6:15 pm Nomination Comm. 7:00 pm Choir Practice 7:00 pm Manna Mission Women In Mission Sun. 9 th Operation Christmas Child 9:00 am Communion Chapel 9:15 am Sunday School Tone Chyme 10:30 am Worship 4:30 pm Devotions 5:30 pm Youth Mon. 10 th Columbus Day Council on 7:00 pm Ministries Tues. Mountain Mission Pick Up 11th Day 7:00 pm Bible Study Wed. 12 th 10:30 am Children s Chapel 7:00 pm Choir Practice Thur. 13 th 6:00 pm Prayer Group Sat. 15 th Youth Halloween Fest Thurs. 6 th 11:00 am Family Promise Week Sun. 16th Sun 16 th - Sat. 22 nd 9:00 am Communion Chapel 9:15 am Sunday School Tone Chyme 10:30 am Worship 12:00 pm Children Pumpkin Patch 4:30 pm Devotions 5:30 pm Youth Tue. 18 th 1:00 pm GECD Board Mtg. 4:00 pm UMM Texas Roadhouse Wed 19 th 7:00 pm Choir Practice Sat 22 nd Manna Mission 5:00 pm Meal Sun 23 rd 9:00 am Communion Chapel 9:15 am Sunday School Tone Chyme 10:30 am Worship 4:30 pm Devotions Tue. 25 th Family Promise 6:00 pm Quarter Auction 7:00 pm Bible Study Wed. 26 th 10:30 am Children s Chapel 6:30 pm Children s Ministry Mtg 7:00 pm Choir Practice Sat. 29 th Ida Spence Luncheon Sun. 30 th 5 th Sunday Offering Mayo Taylor Day 9:00 am Communion Chapel 9:15 am Sunday School Tone Chyme 10:30 am Worship Children 11:00 pm Christmas Practice 4:30 pm Devotions 5:30 pm Youth
MAYO TAYLOR AWARD Award to be presented Sunday, October 30, 2016 The Mayo Taylor Award was established in 1980 to honor Mayo Taylor, who gave of himself unselfishly to his church, community and the world. It is the desire of the Award establishers that the recipients should have given of their efforts in a way to depict the life of Mayo Taylor in their years of service and commitment to the Erlanger United Methodist Church. Their outstanding achievements will be acknowledged before the church on a designated Sunday each year by the Search Committee. Mayo Taylor was a truly unique individual. He had very little interest in the prospect of being a wealthy, successful businessman. This attitude was puzzling to many aspiring young men who felt that financial achievement was the only way to gain respect. He was deeply concerned and dedicated to the needs of the community and particularly of the Erlanger United Methodist Church. He believed sacrifice and service took precedence over comfort, convenience, and security. His faith and Christian leadership was an inspiration to all. Guidelines to consider when nominating a person or married couple who most exemplify Mayo Taylor and previous recipients include: 1. A total love and commitment to the Lord and His church. 2. A member of the Erlanger United Methodist Church 3. A person or married couple whose dedication, through many years of volunteer service and love of the Lord, most depicts that of the life of Mayo Taylor.