Periodical Postage Paid at Cincinnati, Ohio Worship ~ Grow ~ Serve 3460 Epworth Avenue, Cincinna, Ohio 45211 513-661-3139 offi[email protected]Inside: Preschool, p. 2 Worship & Arts, p. 3 Discipleship, p. 4 My Neighbor’s Place, p. 5 News You Can Use, p. 6 Prayer Corner, p. 7 August in View, p. 8-9 Kiva, p. 10 Children p. 11 WUMC Mission, p. 12 Bible Principles, p. 13 Mark Your Calendar, p. 14 Fellowship, p. 15 WESTWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Grow Serve Lee’s Look JULY 26, 2017 VOLUME 75, I SSUE 07 Rev. Dr. Lee Strawhun is the senior pastor at Westwood United Methodist Church [email protected]175 years old. 1842-2017. A Very Incomplete History … American Methodism began in the 1760’s as a tiny seed, disrespected from the more established Christian clergy and church members who saw Methodism as an upstart company of religious zealots showing no promise. But by 1850, American Methodism claimed one-third of all church members in the United States. Methodism’s religious and social impact on nineteenth-century America was greater than that of any other religious movement. President Theodore Roosevelt said of Methodism, “It’s history is indissolubly interwoven with the history of our country. … Its essential spirit and the wide play that it gave to individual initiative … make it peculiarly congenial to a hardy and virile folk … engaged in the stern work of conquering a continent.” The first permanent Methodist work in America, and the most influential, began with Robert Strawbridge, a self-reliant Methodist lay preacher around 1760 in Maryland. The first Methodist society spread through the contagion of genuine conversions as neighbor invited neighbor to faith. With Methodism primarily a lay movement it is hard to decide when Methodism first arrived by boat, horse or by boot to Ohio but came it did. In our 175 years of ministry 114 pastors, associate pastors and diaconal and deacons have served numerous lay people who have come in and out of the doors. Millions of dollars have been raised and spent in ministry to the poor, to youth, children, missions, facilities and salaries so all the world may know of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, the ultimate Gospel of God’s love. I cannot imagine what God has in store for the United Methodist church nor for Westwood in the next 175 years. Who could have guessed the previous? But I know this, Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever and following him, no matter the course, is the only course. Westwood Methodist Episcopal church on the corner of Epworth and Urwiler Avenues, was originally founded in Cheviot. The land of the current church was donated by James N. Gamble who agreed to donate $5 for every $1 that was contributed to the church building fund. The Gothic stone church cost $50,000 to build and was dedicated April 11-16, 1897. Westwood Methodist Episcopal Church - 1922 In 1802, Cincinnati is a village. In 1812, the war between the United States, Great Britain and American Indian nations lead by Tecumseh was fought and seven years later Cincinnati is incorporated as a city. Ohio was “free” of the Indian problem. At this time one of every 36 Americans are Methodist. Westwood is founded in 1868 and the cornerstone of Westwood’s Methodist Episcopal Church - North is laid in 1896 when at the time over 1/3 of American church membership claimed to be Methodist. The Methodist had divided over slavery earlier and won’t join together until 1968 with the United Brethren denomination.
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Inside:
Preschool, p. 2
Worship & Arts, p. 3
Discipleship, p. 4
My Neighbor’s Place, p. 5
News You Can Use, p. 6
Prayer Corner, p. 7
August in View, p. 8-9
Kiva, p. 10
Children p. 11
WUMC Mission, p. 12
Bible Principles, p. 13
Mark Your Calendar, p. 14
Fellowship, p. 15
WESTWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Worship Grow Serve
Lee’s
Look JULY 26, 2017
VOLUME 75, ISSUE 07
Rev. Dr. Lee Strawhun is the senior pastor at Westwood United Methodist Church
175 years old. 1842-2017. A Very Incomplete History …
American Methodism began in the 1760’s as a tiny seed, disrespected from the more
established Christian clergy and church members who saw Methodism as an upstart
company of religious zealots showing no promise. But by 1850, American Methodism
claimed one-third of all church members in the United States. Methodism’s religious
and social impact on nineteenth-century America was greater than that of any other
religious movement. President Theodore Roosevelt said of Methodism, “It’s history is
indissolubly interwoven with the history of our country. … Its essential spirit and the
wide play that it gave to individual initiative … make it peculiarly congenial to a hardy and virile folk
… engaged in the stern work of conquering a continent.”
The first permanent Methodist work in America, and the most influential, began with Robert
Strawbridge, a self-reliant Methodist lay preacher around 1760 in Maryland. The first Methodist
society spread through the contagion of genuine conversions as neighbor invited neighbor to faith.
With Methodism primarily a lay movement it is hard to decide when Methodism first arrived by boat,
horse or by boot to Ohio but came it did.
In our 175 years of ministry 114 pastors, associate pastors and diaconal and deacons have served
numerous lay people who have come in and out of the doors. Millions of dollars have been raised
and spent in ministry to the poor, to youth, children, missions, facilities and salaries so all the world
may know of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, the ultimate Gospel of God’s love.
I cannot imagine what God has in store for the United
Methodist church nor for Westwood in the next 175 years.
Who could have guessed the previous? But I know this,
Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever and
following him, no matter the course, is the only course.
Westwood Methodist Episcopal church on the corner of Epworth and Urwiler Avenues, was originally founded in Cheviot. The land of the current church was donated by James N. Gamble who agreed to donate $5 for every $1 that was contributed to the church building fund. The Gothic stone church cost $50,000 to build and was dedicated April 11-16, 1897.
Westwood Methodist Episcopal Church - 1922
In 1802, Cincinnati is a village. In 1812, the war between the United States, Great Britain
and American Indian nations lead by Tecumseh was fought and seven years later Cincinnati
is incorporated as a city. Ohio was “free” of the Indian problem. At this time one of every 36
Americans are Methodist. Westwood is founded in 1868 and the cornerstone of Westwood’s
Methodist Episcopal Church - North is laid in 1896 when at the time over 1/3 of American
church membership claimed to be Methodist. The Methodist had divided over slavery earlier
and won’t join together until 1968 with the United Brethren denomination.
CHIMES (USPS 681-140) is published monthly, January through November, by Westwood United Methodist Church, 3460 Epworth Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211-5754 Periodical Postage paid at Cincinnati, Ohio. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: CHIMES, 3460 Epworth Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211-5754.
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Thank you for remembering and honoring friends and loved ones by donating to the following funds:
MEMORIAL FUND ♦ In memory of Al Armstrong by Dave & Jane Wagner, Marcia Blalack ♦ In memory of Janet Hauck by Pearl Hartker, Bill & Ginny Zimmer, Harry & Brenda Griffith, Eileen Garrabrant, James & Christie Hanchett, David & Toni Eyrich ♦ In memory of Nate Betts by Leslie Betts ♦ In honor of David & Marie Schneider’s Anniversary by Gayle Rece
ORGAN FUND ♦ In memory of Edward Hearn by Jerry & Sally Skidmore, Anne Nickerson ♦ In memory of Al Armstrong by Jane Taylor, Lois Ivey ♦ In memory of Jerry Nickerson by Lori Strait, Doug & Laura Skidmore
SCHOLARSHIP FUND ♦ In memory of Janet Hauck by Barbara Steers
Our prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of :
Nathan Betts who died June 22, 2017 (Leslie Betts son, Ray & Pat McMullen’s grandson)
Janet Hauch who died July 2, 2017
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Senior Pastor………...………………….Lee Strawhun
Associate Pastor………………….…Beth Anne Crego
Visitation Pastor……………………...David Schneider
Director of Children & MNP………….....Sarah Beach
Director of Youth…………………..……….Bill Holland
Director of Worship & Arts ……………..Michael Kelly
Organist…………………………………..Scott Kimmell
Preschool Director………...……………Allison Phillips
Financial Secretary ……………….Carol Krumpelbeck
Office Manager…………………………...Julie Fletcher
Building Supervisor…...……………..Duncan Cordrey
Chimes Editor……………………... Christina McMullin
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MEET OUR WUMC PRESCHOOL STAFF! Our Westwood UMC Preschool (WUMC) staff has over 67 combined years of preschool experience! Please visit our website at www.westwoodunitedmethodist.org/preschool for more information on our teachers, classroom age criteria, and the wonderful preschool experience we can offer your family.
Twinkling/Friday Star Lead Teacher (Age: 2 years): Miss Nora This is Miss Nora’s 4th year at WUMC Preschool. Miss Nora has worked at Westwood United Methodist Church for 11 years as a childcare provider. She currently serves as the Lead Teacher for the Twinkling Star class and the Friday Star class. Miss Nora has her Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Brown Mackie College.
Butterfly III Lead Teacher (Age: 3 1/2 years): Miss Anita Butterfly II Lead Teacher (Age: 3 years): Miss Pam Butterfly Assistant Teacher: Mr. Joe
Miss Anita has been working with children at WUMC Preschool for 19 years. Prior to serving as the Butterfly III Lead Teacher, Miss Anita worked as an Assistant Teacher in the Frog Room. She has taken close to 100 hours of early childhood development classes. Her three children attended the preschool. This is Miss Pam's 3rd year at WUMC Preschool. Miss Pam has her Bachelor's degree from Miami University, and her Master's in Elementary Teaching (MAT) from East Tennessee State University. Her son also attended the preschool. Mr. Joe has worked at WUMC Preschool as the Butterfly Assistant Teacher for the past 2 years. He is currently a Xavier University studying Education and Psychology.
Bumblebee Lead Teacher (Age: 4 years): Miss Tracey Bumblebee Assistant Teacher: Miss Amy
This is Miss Tracey's 17th year at WUMC Preschool. She received her Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) and is working towards her Associate Degree. Her daughter attended the preschool. Miss Amy has been at WUMC Preschool for 6 years. Formerly, she was the gymnastics coordinator at the Clippard YMCA. She has already completed 23 hours in Child development course classes.
Frog Lead Teacher (Age: 4-5 years): Miss Stacey Miss Stacey has been working with our 4 & 5 year olds at WUMC Preschool for the past 10 years. Prior to serving as the Frog Lead Teacher, Miss Stacey worked as the Assistant Teacher in the Bumblebee Room and the Frog Room. Miss Stacey received her Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA).
Westwood UMC Preschool Director: Miss Allison Prior to stepping into the role as the WUMC Preschool Director, Miss Allison was an Assistant Teacher, then Lead Teacher in the Butterfly Room. She has worked in the early childcare field for the last 6 years. She has her Bachelor’s degree from University of Cincinnati in Communication. Miss Allison, along with her 3 children, graduated from WUMC Preschool.
Dear Lee,
What a terrific group of people gathering under the multiple roofs of Westwood
UMC and “taking it to the struts” (to quote the Doobie Brothers) as they leave the
building.
It was a tremendous honor to be part of the ministry at WUMC! Thank you for
trusting God (and then me) to invite me into your flock. I’m hugely encouraged by
God’s work there, that ripples to the hills and streets and underpasses of greater
8:30 AM Communion Service, Chapel 9:30 AM Traditional Service, Sanctuary 10:00 AM New Covenant, Chapel 11:00 AM The Modern Service, Epworth Hall
“He handed out gifts…. to train all Christians in skilled servant work, working within Christ’s body, the church, till
we are all moving rhythmically and easily with each other,
efficient and graceful in response to God’s Son, fully
mature adults, fully developed within and without, fully alive
like Christ.”
Ephesians 4:11-13 (Msg)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 @ 5:00 pm We will meet for dinner at
O’Charley’s 5075 Crookshank Rd. 45238
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 @ 5:00 pm Join us for a
Soup & Sandwich Potluck at Arlene Schwerin’s home, 3316 Renfro. Bring either a soup or sandwich to share
and your beverage.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 @ 5:00 pm We will meet for dinner at
Joe’s Watermill Inn 5753 Harrison Ave #1 45248
PLEASE JOIN US! We eat meals together twice a month, make
new friends and have a really good time together. For reservations, information, or
transportation call Sally Dessauer 662-6588 or Arlene Schwerin 662-8037.
Here are future Lifetree Café discussion topics:
AUGUST 7 Science & Religion: Can they coexist?
AUGUST 14 Coping With Grief: Find your path to peace
AUGUST 21 They Hijacked My Life!: How vulnerable are you to identity theft?
AUGUST 28 Concussions: A former NFL player speaks out
Visit www.lifetreecafe.com to preview each week’s topic
LIFETREE CAFÉ MEETS EVERY MONDAY FROM 7-8 PM AT
MY NEIGHBOR’S PLACE 3150 Harrison Ave.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND. TRY IT—YOU’LL LIKE IT!
Come and enjoy the summer schedule with the Wesmates at 11:00 am. Sunday mornings.
The guest teachers for August are:
AUGUST 6: Elaine Powers
AUGUST 13: Ralph Winkler
AUGUST 20: Beth Anne Crego
AUGUST 27: Sharon Spaulding
The study during August: Calls in the New Testament
To the congregation of Westwood United Methodist Church,
It is with excitement and sadness that I announce what you have probably heard already: that I am
leaving my position as worship director at Westwood UMC effective as of July 27. It was a true
blessing to be offered this position in March of 2005, and the blessings have continued in abundance
ever since. I will always be thankful to God and to this loving congregation for all of the material
and spiritual support this church has given me and my family over the last twelve years.
My family and I are realizing a long-term goal of moving to Brookline, Vermont, my wife's
hometown. As of August 1, I will be employed in that area as both an insurance sales representative
and a church music director.
I know from experience what great plans God has for Westwood UMC, and am excited for the future
of this church and the community it serves. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers in this time of
transition and beyond.
Blessings always,
Mike Kelly
Email: [email protected] Address: 316 Hill Rd. Brookline, Vermont 05345
Situated between the West River and Putney Mountain, Brookline, Vermont is a small,
rural town with a little more than 500 residents. The famous Round Schoolhouse sits
across from the Town Office. Brookline may not have a “downtown,” gas station, or
shopping center, but it does offer a warm and friendly place to live and visit.
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Recently I was challenged to change my normal, routine devotional life. I've been
reading and switching between two different devotionals that I have been using
for years. Sometimes I read Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest or the
monthly Upper Room. I've been doing this for a long time. So long that at times... it
was "just something I do." A habit really.
While searching on Pinterest for DIY projects, my front page kept showing over and
over for several days a Monthly Scripture Writing plan. Being a bit slow sometimes
in taking a Holy Spirit hint... I started to look at these monthly plans. Essentially someone has
already done the hard work of grouping the scriptures together... the challenge is to take 10-15
minutes everyday to write down the passages.
In the month of July, I gave the staff a monthly writing plan and challenged them to join me in
writing (or reading) the passages daily. I can tell you that it has revitalized my devotional time.
So I am now challenging you to start up or shake up your devotional time with a monthly
scripture writing plan. The August scripture writing plan is available online, you can get a
printed copy in the office or keep this copy of the Chimes.
Time and time again, the Pharisees sought to entrap the Lord Jesus. On one such occasion, they asked Him
if it was proper to pay taxes to Caesar. After all, the Roman government was synonymous with oppression,
corruption, and wickedness. The dilemma they were trying to create was this: If Jesus said that it was proper
to pay taxes to Rome, then He would be lending Rome His endorsement and support. On the other hand, if
He said that in view of the Roman government’s practices, it was not proper to pay taxes, then He would be
guilty of treason.
Jesus simply requested a coin and asked, “Whose head is this? And whose title?” The Pharisees replied,
“The emperor’s,” to which Jesus answered, “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s,
and to God the things that are God’s”.
That principle is just as relevant today as it was in Jesus’ day. In spite of all that is wrong with government at
the local, state and federal levels, Christians are to give “to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and
to God the tings that are God’s.” Or as we might paraphrase it today, “Give to Cincinnati, Columbus and
Washington the money that is due to them lawfully, but be sure to give to God what is rightfully His as well.”
You see, even though we might not care for certain aspects of our governmental system, Romans 13 tells us
that government has been established by God to carry out His desires. And even though we might not always
agree with the way local, state and national officials are leading their respective government, God says that
these individuals are actually ministering in His behalf for our good.
Remember that as managers and stewards, we are managing God’s investments for Him. That management
includes providing for basic human needs, giving to the Lord’s work, and paying our taxes. Whether we give
this morning to the ministry here at WUMC, or whether we pay our taxes, we are using God’s money as He
commanded. What is required of us as stewards is our faithful obedience to Him.
A well-known pastor was making an appeal for funds before a lard congregation, and he invited the people to
bring their gifts and lay them on the altar. The aisle was filled with people who came bringing their offerings.
A little lame girl came slowly toward the front. She pulled a little ring from her finger and
laid it among the other gifts on the altar. At the conclusion of the service, and usher was
sent to bring her to the church office. The pastor met her there and said, “I say the thing
which you did tonight. That was very beautiful, but you know, the response of the people
tonight has been tremendous. In figuring it all up, we find that we have money enough to
take care of all the things we want to do, so we don’t need your ring. I have brought it back to you.”
The little girl looked up with rebuke in her eyes and said, “I didn’t give that ring to you.”
The next free WESTWOOD COMMUNITY DINNER
will be 6:00 pm, THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 at MNP.
Contact Sarah Beach, [email protected] or the WUMC office 661-3139 to see how you can help with this fantastic mission. This dinner is open to all, so plan on stopping by for a great meal and wonderful conversation.
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Free Health Fair
There is a free health TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2017. Westwood First Presbyterian Church is sponsoring the ministry which will do hearing tests, vision screening, and more! We will worship in the great outdoors.
Check out the Photos from the Fashion Show at My Neighbor’s Place
School Kits
Pair of blunt metal scissors
Three 70-count spiral notebooks
12” ruler
Hand-held pencil sharpener
Large eraser
Six new pencils with erasers
Box of 24 crayons
12”x14” to 14” x 17” finished cotton or
lightweight canvas bag with handles.
Processing cost: $2.00/kit
Hygiene Kit
1 hand towel (15x28 to 16x32)
1 washcloth
1 wide-tooth comb
1 finger nail clipper
1 bath-size bar of soap
1 toothbrush in the package
10 standard band-aids
Processing cost: $2/kit
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We are starting a little early due to a September 21st deadline for pickup. Please place items in the baskets found around the church.
“And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need.” Hebrews 13:16 Dear Friends of the Festival of Sharing,
Each year you assemble Festival of Sharing Kits to share with people in need. During 2016, there were many floods and hurricanes throughout the world, impacting Haiti, Myanmar and the United States. Just when we thought the flooding was over, Hurricane Matthew arrived in the U.S. on October 4th and was one of the worst storms to strike in the past decade. It caused massive damage to east coast states like Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia.
Because of YOUR generosity at the Festival of Sharing, people received the kits that they needed quickly. You helped to provide 8,236 Emergency Cleanup Buckets, 13,980 Hygiene Kits, 3,000 School Kits and 205 wool blankets to communities affected by Hurricane Matthew.
After sharing these kits in 2016, the warehouse is getting close to empty. We need your help to replenish the Festival of Sharing Kits, so the sharing can continue in the future.
Your support of the Festival of Sharing Kit Program makes a tremendous difference in the lives of so many people both here at home and around the world. Each Kit represents a person whose life will be changed because of the simple items contained within. We appreciate your compassionate response and look forward to continuing our partnership.
Sharing Together, David Maze, Festival of Sharing Chair Matthew Stevens, CWS Director of Congregational Giving
CALLING ALL WOMEN!!
Now is the time to place this UMW
sponsored event on your calendar.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
9 am- 3 pm
Our topic - The Fruits of the Spirit
Epworth Hall - WUMC
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By Sarah Beach Director of Children and Family Ministry and My Neighbor’s Place [email protected]
Club 56 Starts Up Soon: Hello 5th and 6th students and parents another great year of Club 56 is on the horizon. We will be having our first info meeting in September so be on the lookout!
Kid’s Day Camp: Westwood UMC has been a fun zone this summer. Over 40 campers attended our Day Camp every Monday through Thursday! Each day the campers had chapel, reading, games, art, music, and community service. We took field trips to Ryan Park Pool, Mt. Airy Forest, Newport Aquarium and the movies as well as exploring the zoo and the Children’s Museum. Summer day camp was made possible by a generous grant from the Mission Foundation of the Ohio River Valley District. UMC Food, a ministry out of the Kentucky Annual Conference, provided all snacks and lunches. Our church hired seven high school students along with Kaitlyn Bottoms and Yvonne Ologo who did an excellent job providing leadership for the camp. We also had four additional junior high students volunteering. It has been incredible to see how the kids have come together worshiping, growing, and serving, as well as watching the teenagers grow in their faith and leadership development. I thank God for the District's support of this transformational summer and covet prayers for the remainder of camp which will end August 11.
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WUMC DAY CAMP MEMORIES
AUGUST 20-26 WUMC will be hosting several homeless families from IHN for evenings and overnight as well as providing them three meals a day. It takes about 80 volunteers during the week to host these families. (We’ve been hosting IHN families for 25 years). Originally we had plenty of people helping, but many of these volunteers have gotten older or moved away. We need new people to help host for 2 1/2 hours during the evening, playing with children who love your attention. And we also need more people who will stay overnight (it really is fun!) You arrive at 8:30 pm. and families are usually in bed by 9:15 pm. In the morning, you prepare a quick breakfast for the families and they are on the bus at 6:30 am. I can do that!
Think and pray about how you can help...maybe your children would like to help you host in the evening. For more information check out the yellow IHN brochure or call Carol Wright 922-3044, Sally Dessauer 622-6588, or Lynn Hampshire 608-4053. We need young people to help these homeless mothers who are going through such a difficult time. Thank you!
By Sally Dessauer
Come and enjoy the summer schedule with the
Wesmates at 11:00 am. Sunday mornings.
The guest teachers for July and August are:
JULY 30: Beth Anne Crego
AUGUST 6: Elaine Powers
AUGUST 13: Ralph Winkler
AUGUST 20: Lynn Hampshire
AUGUST 27: Sharon Spaulding
The study during July: Calling the Prophets & August: Calls in the New Testament
Funds that are donated each month
for 2nd Mile Giving will be matched
by Mission Team funds.
Our 2nd mile offering during AUGUST goes to:
FESTIVAL OF SHARING
We will be collecting items for School Kits and Health Kits. Please pick up your bag to fill for either kit from the table in the Gym between services or the table in the Welcome Center throughout August. We are getting you started by supplying the bag needed: all you must do is fill it. The list of items will also be available where the bags can be picked up. If you would rather just bring in items for either kit, place them in the collection baskets around the church. Thanks for helping with this Mission Project. Elaine Powers, Mission Team Member
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By Beth Strawhun
Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times.” Romans 12:12
“Be happy with those who are happy, weep with those who weep.” Romans 12:15
Kiva – Loans that change lives! By Doug Skidmore
Because of your generosity with what God has given you to manage for Him, we are able to help the world’s working poor help themselves!
We started this ministry in January 2010 with $1,300 in donations that we loaned to six entrepreneurs in different parts of the world. Your
additional donations added $600 in 2014 and during 2015 and 16 you added $799 to our Kiva account, giving us $2,699 to lend. To date,
we have helped some of the world’s poor with 144 loans totaling $18,925! We have loaned each dollar you gave to Kiva more than 7 times.
Most loans are paid back in 12 to 18 months. Several of the loans I have made on your behalf are behind on their repayments and we have
had six loans that were not repaid completely (ended with a loss). The loans are not guaranteed so I want to choose wisely so we can
continue to loan the money out to help the poor. We have now had a total of $446.51 that was not repaid; which directly lowers the
amount of money we have to lend from $2,699 to $2,252.49.
If you want more information on the loans we are making or Kiva, just go on line to www.kiva.org and click on the word Teams, and then
use the search box to search for Westwood. Our team name “Westwood UMC”, will be one of the team names displayed and you can click
on the team to see all the loan information.
Here are some examples of two people we have recently made loans to.
Ana Maria is a mar r ied woman with two children. She is a very hard working entrepreneur . Ana Mar ia has a fish vending business
in the Philippines. Ana Maria requested a PHP 10,000 loan amount through NWTF to buy a variety of fish to sell and other supplies needed
in her business. In the future, Ana Maria would like to save enough money so she could afford to send her children to college.
The field partner for this loan is Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation (NWTF), a non-governmental organization established with the
aim to help women achieve self-sufficiency, particularly in the province of Negros Occidental's low-income communities. The organization
offers its clients a wide variety of products, including loans for micro-entrepreneurs, hospital income benefits, life insurance, accidental
death benefits and more. Kiva lenders' funds will be used to expand the reach of these products to low-income urban and rural communities
Urukundo Cb Sub Group B is represented by Lucie, who is 34 years old. The group's name means “love” in English. She is mar r ied
and has two children aged 5 and 13 years old. She sells vegetables and has been doing this business for the past six years. With this loan, she
would like to buy more tomatoes, carrots, and onions to sell. With the profits from the business, she would like to improve her business.
This loan is special because it provides financial opportunities to riskier Rwandan entrepreneurs who rely on social collateral.
This loan targets clients with limited experience with formal financial services and are designed to provide the borrowing experience and
debt management skills to access larger loans. All group members receive four weeks of business and household finance management
training and have access to valuable savings account. These loans, which include community banking, advanced community banking, and
solidarity groups, have the greatest outreach and transformational impact.
“ You never know how much it may mean to someone…….” At the beginning of June, the Prayer Administrative Team launched the Prayer Postcard Initiative ministry and we had no idea what it may mean. What is it? It is a way of combining the power of prayer with action! It is a beautiful expression of letting people know you are praying for them. Postcards with various scriptures are provided in the Welcome Center and the church office (and are even stamped!) for anyone to pick up and send (one or more) to those for whom you are praying. You can send one to anyone as you will see in this enthusiastic testimony by Eileen Igbonegun: “When I first heard about the Prayer Postcards, I thought ‘wow’!!! I love to write and send cards so this was perfect—they’re already pre-stamped! I was initially given 2 postcards by an usher but since then I have gone back to the office to pick up more. People don’t always know we are praying for them and I want people to know we’re thinking and praying for them AND that our church is providing these postcards for us to send. I have sent them to friends who have in turn encouraged me to send them to other friends in need; and I have even sent one to the President, Senate and the House of Representatives. One friend from Texas that I sent one to is wanting to start this ministry in her United Methodist church. This is great!”
Receiving them is such a blessing as well. Glen Schulte has these words of appreciation: “I have been blessed to receive 2 postcards! First of all, it was a pleasant surprise to receive a piece of personal mail mixed in with all the bills and junk. That is actually a very rare thing! Second, to read a personal note where someone is saying they are praying for you is a humbling and heartwarming feeling. The idea that someone has taken time from their day to think about you, pray for you, and write you a note brings a note of joy to the day! Receiving one of these postcards is just a really great feeling!!”
Also, I was recently told by a church member that her husband had not been attending church for a little while. He received a Prayer Postcard from another couple who expressed how they had missed seeing him as well as hearing his wonderful voice during the hymns. Because of receiving this postcard and these words of encourage-ment, he returned to church and has been attending faithfully.
So, continue praying, beloved Westwood friends, send a few (or many) postcards
to let others know you are praying for them and make someone’s day.
9:30 am My Neighbors’ Place Closet 11:00 am Kids Day Camp, Epworth Hall 1:00 pm Kids Music Camp, Epworth Hall 2:30 pm Heartlifters, Parlor 6:00 pm Small groups & LTC meeting, Library 7:00 pm SPRC, Wesley Room 7:30 pm Al-Anon, Wesmates Room
2 10:00 am My Neighbor’s Place Food Pantry 11:00 am Kids Day Camp, Epworth Hall 12:00 pm Betz Small Group, Faber Room 1:00 pm Kids Music Camp, Epworth Hall 1:30 pm Pastor’s Bible Study, Library 6:00 pm IHN Board, Library 7:00 pm Sidekicks, Epworth Hall
3 9:00 am MNP Neighborhood Café 11:00 am Kids Day Camp, Epworth Hall 1:00 pm Kids Music Camp, Epworth Hall
4 1:00 pm Kids Music Camp, Epworth Hall
5 9:00 am Christian Mindful- ness Series, Faber Room
6 8:30 am Communion Service, Chapel 9:30 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:30 am SOS, Parlor 11:00 am Modern Service, Epworth Hall 11:00 am Merrimates, Parlor 11:00 am Wesmates, Wesmates Room 6:00 pm Student Ministries, Youth Room 6:00 pm Sunday Night Small Group, Library
7 11:00 am Kids Day Camp, Epworth Hall 3:00 pm WUMC Youth, Gym 7:00 pm Lifetree Café, MNP
8 9:30 am My Neighbors’ Place Closet 11:00 am Kids Day Camp, Epworth Hall 1:00 pm UMW Budget Meeting, Faber Room 2:30 pm Heartlifters, Parlor 9:30 am Yoga, God’s Backyard 3:30 am Yoga, God’s Backyard 5:00 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 7:00 pm Finance Team, Parlor 7:30 pm Al-Anon, Wesmates Room
9 10:00 am My Neighbor’s Place Food Pantry 11:00 am Kids Day Camp, Epworth Hall 1:00 pm Wesgals, Parlor 1:30 pm Pastor’s Bible Study, Library 3:00 pm WUMC Youth, Wesley Room 7:00 pm Sidekicks, Epworth Hall
10 9:00 am MNP Neighborhood Café 9:30 am Yoga, God’s Backyard 11:00 am Kids Day Camp, Epworth Hall 12:00 pm Stewardship Team, Library 3:00 pm Chair Yoga, God’s Backyard 4:30 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 6:00 pm Westwood Community Dinner, MNP
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13 8:30 am Communion Service, Chapel 9:30 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:30 am SOS, Parlor 10:30 am Prayer Service, Heritage Room 11:00 am Modern Service, Epworth Hall 11:00 am Merrimates, Parlor 11:00 am Wesmates, Wesmates Room 6:00 pm Student Ministries, Youth Room 6:00 pm Prayer Team Meeting, Library
20 IHN 8:30 am Communion Service, Chapel 9:30 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:30 am SOS, Parlor 11:00 am Modern Service, Epworth Hall 11:00 am Merrimates, Parlor 11:00 am Wesmates, Wesmates Room 6:00 pm Student Ministries, Youth Room 6:00 pm Sunday Night Small Group, Library
22 IHN 9:30 am My Neighbors’ Place Closet 9:30 am Yoga, God’s Backyard 11:30 pm MNP Ladies Luncheon, MNP 3:30 pm Yoga for Ladies, God’s Backyard 5:00 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 6:30 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 7:00 pm Trustee Meeting, Parlor 7:30 pm Al-Anon, Wesmates Room
23 IHN 10:00 am My Neighbor’s Place Food Pantry 1:30 pm Pastor’s Bible Study, Library 3:00 pm WUMC Youth, Wesley Room
24 IHN 9:00 am MNP Neighborhood Cafe 9:30 am Yoga, God’s Backyard 3:00 pm Chair Yoga, God’s Backyard 4:30 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 5:00 pm Together On Our Own, Off site
25 IHN
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27 8:30 am Communion Service, Chapel 9:30 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:30 am SOS, Parlor 11:00 am Modern Service, Epworth Hall 11:00 am Merrimates, Parlor 11:00 am Wesmates, Wesmates Room 6:00 pm Student Ministries, Youth Room 6:00 pm Sunday Night Small Group, Library
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