Centenary United Methodist Church 429 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY Vol. 19 No. 9 502.633.4510 September 2015 September Sermon Schedule September 6th, 2015 Communion Sunday Luke 9: 1—6 (TNIV) “Scooby Doo: Let’s Split Up” Week 3 of Sermon Series: “Saturday Morning Memories, Sunday Morning Meaning” September 13th, 2015 Proverbs 1: 1—7 (TNIV) “School House Rocks: We’ve Got Something to Learn” Week 4 of Sermon Series: “Saturday Morning Memories, Sunday Morning Meaning” September 20th, 2015 Romans 12: 3—8 (TNIV) “The Smurfs: The Power of Community” Week 5 of Sermon Series: “Saturday Morning Memories, Sunday Morning Meaning” September 27th, 2015 Ecclesiastes 3: 1—13 (TNIV) “Saved by the Bell: Because Things Change” Week 6 of Sermon Series: “Saturday Morning Memories, Sunday Morning Meaning” “And What Are You Prepared to Do?” One of my favorite facets of the decade of the 1980’s was the mov- ies. One of the more memorable ones for me was the 1987 film, “The Untouchables.” The film starred Kevin Costner and veteran actor Sean Connery. Costner played famed crime fighter Eliot Ness, while Connery won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor with his portrayal of Irish-American Chicago police officer Jim Malone. Malone, easily my favorite character in the film, is a veteran cop who walks a beat. Fed up with the corruption he sees on a daily basis, he joins Ness in his pursuit of Al Capone. Malone spurs Ness on by frequently repeating the question, “And what are you prepared to do?” It was a question he asked even with his dying breath. “And what are you prepared to do?” is a question that followers of Jesus would do well to ponder. One of my fears as a pastor is that somehow we have lost sight of the urgency of our task. If indeed, we believe in the reality of eter- nal life for those who follow Christ and eternal separation from God for those who do not, what are we prepared to do? Many of us, quite comfortable in our faith, shake our heads and lament the condition of the world around us. “It’s a terrible thing,” we say and continue on with our lives as if there is nothing we can do. If we knew the secret to eradicating a terrible disease, but kept it to ourselves we would be considered monsters. If we knew how to provide unlimited, clean energy for the world and told no one, it would be considered a terrible tragedy. Yet many of us are content to hide in our holy huddles known as churches and throw up our hands in despair at the state of our world while keeping the transforming power of the love of Jesus to ourselves as if it were a state secret. What is more important than introducing someone to Christ and helping them to know the depth of God’s love for them? Do you really believe that? If you do I have just one question for you…. “And what are you prepared to do?” Grace and peace, Pastor Willard Our Sunday Worship Schedule Contemporary Worship Service 8:48 am Sunday School 10:00 am Traditional Worship 11:00 am Wednesday Night Programming Meal 5:30 am Bible Study 6:30 pm CYF—Youth 6:30 pm Children’s Ministry 6:30 pm Choir 7:45 pm
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Centenary United Methodist Church
429 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY
Vol. 19 No. 9 502.633.4510 September 2015
September Sermon Schedule September 6th, 2015 Communion Sunday
Luke 9: 1—6 (TNIV)
“Scooby Doo: Let’s Split Up” Week 3 of Sermon Series:
September 30: Ravioli Casserole, Salad, Garlic Bread & Dessert
Wednesday Night Bible Study
6:30 pm
Join Pastor Willard: (Seekers SS Room/3rd Floor)
“Towards a Greater Understanding: An Introduction to Middle Eastern Dynamics”
Have you ever watched news reports on television or read articles in a newspaper or magazine and wondered to
yourself, “I wish I knew more about what is going on in the Middle East but I don’t even know where to start?”
If so, this may be a class that interests you.
Utilizing documentaries, handouts, maps and articles, Pastor Willard will trace events through history from the
closing of the biblical canon to today, identify key leaders from all sides and discuss the opportunities (both real-
ized and missed) that have helped shape the Middle East as we know it today.
Bring an open mind and lots of questions.
Join Meg Hughes: (Room 206)
“Divine Detours”
“I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you, will carry it on to completion….” (Phil. 1:6)
The Apostle Paul was sure of this – but are you?
If you feel like you’ve hit a detour in your journey of faith, join Meg Hughes, for an 8-week study through the
Book of Philippians.
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Leadership Academy for Church Excellence 2015
Training and Information Schedule
Saturday, September 19 St. Mark UMC—Campbellsville KY
Panel Discussion on Effective Ministry Practices
Saturday, October 17 New Castle UMC—New Castle, KY
Keynote Speaker: Pastor Sean Ryan “Discovering the Holy Sacraments”
Saturday, November 21 Lawrenceburg UMC—Lawrenceburg, KY
Presentation by Ron Crandall “Abiding In Christ”
Cost is $10.00 per session or $40.00 for all five.
Additional information and registration forms are posted outside Room 206.
YOUTH FALL RETREAT @ ALDERSGATE
CAMP
OPEN FOR GRADES 6—12
Registration Forms are available on our
church website :
www.shelbyvillemethodist.com under the
youth tab—events, or on the bulletin board
across from Room 206.
Registration and payment must be received
by Sunday, September 6th. For more
information, contact Matt Bell
502.655.3009
CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
5/18/2015
MEMBERS PRESENT: Holly Husband, Larry Crouch, Vance Burnett, Mark Burks, Jeff Gaither, Meg Hughes, Willard Knipp, Donald Durden, Matt Bell, Kay Burney
MEMBERS ABSENT: Glen Dreher, Kim Aitkin, Emily Henderson, Trish Hobbs, Tracy Bertram
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: @ 6:30
REFLECTION: on Sabbath/rest by Holly Husband, opening prayer by Meg Hughes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Larry Crouch, Jeff Gaither
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR: Meg Hughes, Larry Crouch
FINANCE
21st Century Giving requested Church Council approval to move forward with auto-draft for member tithe. Approved by Finance Committee on 5/11. Committee will proceed with documentation to Citizens Union Bank. Once training for staff is complete, information will be shared with congregation. Auto-draft tithing is part of larger effort to present new options for stewardship, following 2014 Finance Committee’s survey to congregation. Larry Crouch moved to accept motion, Mark Burks seconded, motion carried. Finance Committee/21st Century Giving team will complete documentation, coordinate training and develop information/communication
plan to take to congregation.
TREASURER
Donald Durden presented financial report. Expected an $18,000 loss at this point of the year, but have taken in more than expensed. Pledged giving is down, how-
ever unpledged giving is up.
TRUSTEES
Vance Burnett reported on ongoing projects as listed in Consent Calendar. Larry Crouch discussed the status of exterior excavation at the parsonage and dis-cussed a contingency plan to move forward, sharing the inconvenience the slow renovations have had on the Knipps. Challenges with wiring, plumbing, and need for a 2nd opinion on mold remediation. Donald Durden requested that vendors provide 2 copies of invoices due to billing issues. Trustees moving forward, consider-
ing contractor for parsonage project. Nothing needed from Church Council at this point.
LAY LEADERSHIP
No formal report. Larry Crouch shared need for toothbrushes for UMCOR Health Kits being prepared at Annual Conference.
PASTOR’S REPORT Upcoming District Conference to officially phase out Frankfort District. Meeting with new district group will be held soon to select new name. Annual Conference in June. Excited about our Youth Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic June 9-16. Encouraged by youth Sunday, growing disciples and the number involved in youth ministry in the churchPastor Knipp also shared costs for AED purchase. Previously discussed at council to be in the range of $1,500 to
$2,000. Bid is at $1,930.
OTHER BUSINESS
Meg Hughes discussed new tiered pricing for Aldersgate Camp. Asked for reallocation of funds from GROW account to cover costs. Discussion followed about Patty Zopff funds and Youth Kroger funds to cover additional expenses. Matt Bell will clarify how other churches supporting camper fees with new pricing. Matt and Sarah Kraus will distribute information via email and church newsletter. Holly Husband raised issue of placement of Church Council and other committee minutes in Cross Talk. Council agreed need for transparency, yet ability to provide highlights with access for those who have interest. Holly Husband will discuss creation of
meeting highlights with Trish Hobbs.
NEXT MEETING: Monday, July 20 @ 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURNED: @ 7:45, Willard Knipp closed with prayer
SHOES FROM THE SOUL - Jacob Hisle holds a child on his shoulders, left, while chat-
ting with Brandon Hobbs. They joined about 14 other youth from Centenary United
Methodist Church for a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Jacob knew their assign-
ment was to work with children in Bible school settings and other hands-on assistance
in a community.
He did not know he would come home with a dream to fulfill.
The 14-year-old freshman at Martha Layne Collins High School saw how many children
wore no shoes or wore shoes that were filthy, maybe 10 years old, and filled with card-
board to serve as soles, or sandals that were taped together.
So Jacob’s soul was touched. He has created a ministry to collect primarily children’s
shoes – gently used or new – “any size, any gender, anything, anytime” since he will
ship 40 pairs throughout the year through a Louisville-based ministry.
* The donations can be dropped off at the church at Fifth and Main Street in Shel-
byville or individuals can call 633-4510 for more information.
Remember in Prayer
With our Prayer… Mark Burks Renee Clark Joe Cleveland
Harold Compton Melvin Cook Glenn & Renee Dreher
Annie Gardner John Gerding John Gerlach
Frances Henson Ted Igleheart Jeremiah Jobe
Mary Lou Madigan Dottie Miller Roger & Bernice Nichols
Wanda Pendleton Robert Raisor Meghan Stucker
Felicia Swigert Eloise Terhune Katharyn Tummonds
Judith Waddell Eleanor Warford
Rodney Abbott (Friend of Garry & Lula Polston) Samantha Armstrong (Friend of Joyce Cassin)
Christy Bitzer (Friend of Sarah Bell) D.O. Burden (Friend of Joyce Cassin)
Frank Curry (Friend of Marilyn Macfarlane) Fran Ernspiker (Renee Clark’s Mother)
Christy Feeney (Friend of Kim Aitken) Carole Greulich (John Greulich’s Mother)
Sherri Harkuss (Friend of Joyce Cassin) Richard & Martina Hembree (Friends of Linda Ethington)
Barsha Honchell (Jim Benton’s Sister) Beth Huggins (Daughter-in-law of Jan Huggins)
Marcia James (Duanne Puckett’s Sister) Anna Jones (Barbara Scott’s Cousin)
Scott Jones (Chuck Jones Brother) Tracy Logan (Friend of Renee Clark)
Gary Lucas (Friend of Dickie & Pam Phillips) Eric Mattson (Donna Meador’s Cousin)
Robin Millard (Friend of Bill & Margaret Tuttle) Jo Murley (Judy Knowles Sister)
Sherri & Brandon Nelson (Friends of Carol Furrow & Mickey Hayes)
Linda Parson (Friend of Don Ernst) Gary Price (Friend of Joyce Cassin)
