Keith Katterheinrich, Pastor

Valerie Highley Director of Youth &

Children’s Ministries

Bev Moore Director of Worship

Rodney Miller Praise Team Coordinator

Karen Morgan Secretary

Becky Gehringer Pianist

Eric Akers Organist

Jenny Johnson Prayer Coordinator

Becky Powers Nursery Coordinator

Jr. Fitzpatrick Technical Coordinator

Ministry Team Leaders: Martha Rice

Worship Team

Damola & Kamilah Asafa Youth Ministry Team

Joe Elam Senior Ministry

Arland White & Brenda Roberts Children’s Ministry Team

Jerry Mounce & Lou Moore Evangelism Team

Steve & Darlene Meyers Outreach Team

Lisa Hammond Discipleship Team

Joy Daniel & Shelly Mounce Hospitality Team

Cheryl Spears First Impressions Team

Teresa Kirkpatrick & Debby Clark Stephen Ministry

Praise Team: Rodney & Erin Miller, Eric Akers,

Rick Leake, Clancy Hatfield Mike Harbour, Jason Bennett,

Kennetta & Weslie Freholm

South Ashland United Methodist Church

South Winds

Anchored to the Rock Relevant to the Times

Reaching to the Future!

(606) 324-6961

southashlandumc@yahoo.com www.southashlandumc.org

November 2017

What an amazing day of worship and celebration we have just had. I love to be

a part of the fellowship that we as a church family have together. And the fellowship

at our Fall Festival and Reformation Celebration was fantastic. But to top it all off, we

returned home last night to read all of the cards that you all gave us for Pastor

Appreciation. This was a wonderful display of your love and appreciation and for that

I thank you all.

It is easy for me to stop and bask in the joy of experiences like yesterday. But

today is a new day and there is much to be done for the Kingdom. So let us look

forward to where God is preparing us to be the laborers for His Kingdom.

We are in a season of Thanksgiving baskets and adopt a child/senior and shoe

boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The Bible instructs us to give out of our

abundance for the sake of spreading the Gospel. Jesus said, “And whoever gives one

of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to

you, he will by no means lose his reward.” (Matthew 10:42)

We are also in a season of new ministry here at South Ashland UMC. By the

time you read this, four of our own people will be at training, learning to lead

Celebrate Recovery. And when they return home, we will be looking for lots of

volunteers to be involved in this ministry which is a biblical and balanced program

that helps us overcome our hurts, hang-ups, and habits. The CR program includes a

meal and worship and small groups. So we will need cooks and cleanup crews and

worship leaders and the list goes on.

So if you have not yet found you place of ministry here at South Ashland

UMC, more opportunities are right before you. But the call is the same; to use your

gifts and graces for the work of the Kingdom of God. And remember, we are

committed to be a place where people find healing for

their brokenness and hope for the future through the

power of the Holy Spirit. So let’s get to work!

Pastor Keith

Costa Rica Farm In memory of Doug Spears Given by Bryan & Joan Flanery

Youth In memory of Virginia Carter Given by Bryan & Joan Flanery

Missions In honor of Steve & Darlene Meyers on their anniversary Given by Ed & Cheryl Spears

Costa Rica Feeding Program In honor of Burt & Lois Baker on their 70th anniversary Given by Lou & Bev Moore

Pastor’s Discretion Fund In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Adam Elkins Give by Randy & Cynthia Elkins

Building Fund In memory of Virginia Carter Given by Don & Gloria Neikirk

Choir In love & honor of Martha Rice Given by Larry & Teresa Kirkpatrick

Pital Church In memory of Doug Spears Given by Bill & Linda Meyers

Bell Fund In memory of Doug Spears Given by Carl & Stella Pennington

UMCOR In honor of Steve & Darlene Meyers on their anniversary Given by Bill & Linda Meyers

Current Month Budget Items Specials Mortgage Fund Totals

Beginning Balance $34,671.84 $25,054.95 $16,531.45 $76,258.24

Receipts $41,050.88 $7,108.13 $4,272.00 $52,431.01

Disbursements ($34,722.13) ($1,767.58) ($4,669.47) ($41,159.18)

Transfer $389.68 $0.00 $0.00 $389.68

Closing Balance $41,390.27 $30,395.50 $16,133.98 $87,919.75

Year-to-Date

Balance 12/31/2016 $45,415.77 $34,757.36 $14,437.21 $94,610.34

Receipts $335,191.83 $45,741.39 $43,722.00 $424,655.22

Disbursements ($342,196.79) ($50,393.25) ($42,025.23) ($434,615.27)

Transfer $2,979.46 $290.00 $0.00 $3,269.46

Closing Balance $41,390.27 $30,395.50 $16,133.98 $87,919.75

Honors & Memorials

Hospital Visitation If you, a family member, or friend are having surgery or

being admitted to the hospital and would like to be visited and have prayer please contact:

The Church Office:

324-6961 &

Elfi Sologic: 325-4349

Our most heartfelt sympathies are extended to:

Brian & Janet Tipton and family in the loss of her mother, Patricia Jones.

Marvin & Karen Sizemore and family in the loss

of his mother, Alliene Sizemore.

Looking for something fun to do?

Come join us at Belleaires.

2nd and 4th

Thursday each month @ 1:30

You may say, “I don’t have any musical talent.” No problem, you don’t need to have any! To play the bell plates, all you have to know is your colors. To play the harmonica, all you have to do is breathe in and out. The music for the songs will tell you when to do this. So, join us for some fun and laughter with our leader, Skippy Simmerman.

Thanksgiving

Potluck Dinner

Come and join the fellowship and great food at our Thanksgiving Dinner

Wednesday, November 15

From 6:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M.

Bring a vegetable and salad or dessert (Meat and drinks provided)

Please RSVP to the church office.

THANKSGIVING BASKETS

On Sunday, November 19, 2017, we will be bringing our Thanksgiving baskets and

placing them around the altar for Hillcrest Bruce Mission. The following are some suggestions for a basket for four – a 3lb

canned ham instant mashed potatoes, gravy, instant milk, stove top stuffing, rolls, cans of

vegetables, can fruit, jell-o and prepared dessert. No cream pies, please. If you want to

add extra items to the basket, some suggestions are – peanut butter, jelly, saltines,

macaroni and cheese, spaghetti sauce and spaghetti, cans of beef stew, cans of chili, tuna, tuna helper, hamburger helper and

applesauce. This time of the year food pantries are sparse,

so please give generously. The

Mission also serves the Pollard area.

THE ADOPT A CHILD or SENIOR FOR HILLCREST BRUCE MISSION

Signup sheets can be found in all classrooms or by calling Steve &

Darlene Meyers(324-2871). Names of the children and seniors will be available

Sunday, November 12, 2017. Suggested amount to spend on a gift is $25.00 - $40.00. Gifts are to be brought to the Church wrapped and labeled with the

children’s or senior’s name and code by December 10, 2017. Gifts will be

delivered that Sunday. Thank you for giving and sharing to those in need.

In His Love and

Service,

Steve and Darlene Meyers

Youth Fall News Youth Sunday School 10:00am-11:00am

Youth Wednesday Night Bible Study & Dinner Wednesdays 5:45 -7:30 Youth Sunday Meeting 5:00-7:00pm

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

Saturday, November 11th 3-6pm Come join us in packing shoe boxes and enjoy a pizza dinner together

as a church family!

Looking for Volunteer Homes to Host Progressive Dinner If you would be willing to have the youth over to your home on a Sunday in December to enjoy Appetizers, Salad, Entre, or Dessert

please contact Damola or Kamilah Asafa

Operation Christmas Child Church wide packing party

Date: Saturday November 11th

Time:3pm-6pm Where: Family Life Center

We still need donations to fill these boxes! There are boxes located in the

Family Life Center and in the Sanctuary. Remember no toothpaste or

candy permitted this year.

Each box packed will cost $9 to ship. This needs to be cash, check or prepay online (where you will also be able to follow your box and see what country it

goes to.) www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/follow-your-box/

Come be a part of sharing Gods love in a

tangible way while enjoying food,

fellowship, and fun with

our congregation!

Hope 4 The Harvest

We will be partnering with Blazers Restaurant in downtown Ashland to help raise funds to provide

uniforms for children to attend school in rural Costa Rica.

What: Fundraiser Dinner and Silent Auction

Where: Blazers Restaurant 1624 Carter Ave.

When: November 14th 10am-11pm

Stop in and enjoy a delicious meal and support a wonderful cause!! Don’t forget to bid on some of the great items available. We will have everything

from UK basketball tickets and professional photography sessions to Jenny Wiley Theater and

Paramount Arts Center Tickets.

10% of all purchases (dine-in, carry-out, gift cards, and pastries) with a printed flyer or digital flyer on that night will go to purchase uniforms as

well as 100% of ALL proceeds from the silent auction.

If you have any questions please contact Damola or Kamilah Asafa

Children’s Ministry

Voices of Praise performed in October, “Father Abraham” and “From the Day” by I Am They. The children really enjoyed both songs. All the movements for “Father Abraham” they had so much fun doing and they loved how it made Miss Kennetta and me very dizzy. I have to say that “From the Day” was their favorite. They really can belt out the chorus!!

This month I’d like to introduce you to James Highley. James is in 3rd grader at Oakview Elementary. James’ favorite song is “Grace” which is from our Seeds of Faith collection and we will be singing on November 26.

Erin

Thank you for all of the help with the Reformation

Celebration! All of the groups worked together

from Boy Scouts to Children’s Ministry and everyone in between. We appreciate it very much!

Our October Confirmation to kick off a new series was a success, thanks to a lot of help from people

who stayed the night, taught and cooked! The November 10-11 retreat looks to be just as effec-

tive! Thank you!

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I pray that you all will have a very blessed Thanksgiving full of gratefulness for everything that our Lord has done for each of us. Plans for the 2018 Costa Rica mission team are ongoing. The team has 24 members. Our church will have the following: Keith/Alicia Katterheinrich, Larry/Teresa Kirkpatrick, Matt/Kim Hart, Don/Gloria Neikirk, Damola/Kamilah/Nevaeh/Jaydah/Amorrah Asafa, Jerry Mounce, Jim Newton, and myself. Also from Ashland: Daniele/Makenna/Canaan Kibbey. From Louisville: Jim Powell, Debbie Walker, Trace Powell and Owen/Ann Dolin. It is a won-derful group of people. Will you please keep all of us in your prayers? Shown below is a portion of an e-mail that Mary sent me regarding needs. I know that it is a bad time of the year to be asking for items, but if you can help in any way either by purchasing these items or funds to purchase, the team and children of Costa Rica would be blessed. Mary always asks me to express her love and thanks for all your prayers and support:

“However, the major need for EVERY child is notebooks. The elementary school children must have the small sewn type, not spiral. Each child in the primary grades needs at least six notebooks. High school students use the spiral types. Each student must have a different notebook for every subject which means they carry eight or more notebooks. Sometimes someone needs a backpack. So we truly believe that the notebooks are the most important gift to give. You will be here a week before school starts so right away when you arrive we can go to the distributor and purchase what the students can use, first, depending how much we have to spend, and then second, for whom and how many. I will inquire of prices in late January. Before school starts the stores stock up with everything. The elementary notebooks cost about $2 each. The high school type is more, $4. You can also bring #2 pencils, erasers, pens, pencil sharpeners, crayons, colored pen-cils, rulers, paste etc. This will be a marvelous help for families. This all adds up for a family of children and youth. Have fun! God is with us! Love and prayers, Mary and all”

The feeding program at Pital continues and is serving over 200 children each month. Thank you so much for your support of this ministry. In His Love and Service Eduardo

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

5:00 Handbells 5:45 Dinner - Baked Steak 6:30 Adult Bible Study 7:00 Dynamic Marriage 6:30 Chancel Choir 6:30 Youth Activities 6:30 Kid’s Choir/Puppets

2 10:00 Intercessory Prayer 6:00 Prayer Beads 6:30 Cub Scouts 7:00 SPRC Meeting

3 4

5 9:00 Traditional Worship 10:00 Discipleship Classes 11:15 Contemporary Worship

5:00 Youth & Children 7:00 Basketball Night

6 5:00 Girl Scouts

7 6:30 Cancer Support 6:30 Praise Team 7:00 Boy Scouts

8 5:00 Handbells 5:45 Dinner - Chili 6:30 Adult Bible Study 7:00 Dynamic Marriage 6:30 Chancel Choir 6:30 Youth Activities 6:30 Kid’s Choir/Puppets

9 10:00 Intercessory Prayer 1:30 Belleaires 6:00 Prayer Beads 6:30 Cub Scouts 6:30 Trustees 7:00 Charge Conference

10 11 3:00 Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

12 9:00 Traditional Worship 10:00 Discipleship Classes 11:15 Contemporary Worship

5:00 Youth & Children

13 5:00 Girl Scouts 6:00 Stephen Ministry

14 9:30 Staff Meeting 10:00 H4H Fundraiser 6:30 Children’s Council 6:30 Praise Team 7:00 Boy Scouts

15 6:00 Join us for

16 10:00 Intercessory Prayer 6:00 Prayer Beads 6:30 Cub Scouts

17 18

19 9:00 Traditional Worship 10:00 Discipleship Classes 11:15 Contemporary Worship

7:00 Thanksgiving Service

20 5:00 Girl Scouts

21 6:30 Cancer Support 6:30 Finance Meeting 6:30 Praise Team 7:00 Boy Scouts 7:00 Admin Council

22

No Activities

23

Office Closed

24

Office Closed

25 4:00

26 9:00 Traditional Worship 10:00 Discipleship Classes 11:15 Contemporary Worship

27 5:00 Girl Scouts 6:00 Stephen Ministry

28 6:30 Praise Team 7:00 Boy Scouts

29 5:00 Handbells 5:45 Dinner - Spaghetti 6:30 Adult Bible Study 6:30 Chancel Choir 6:30 Youth Activities 6:30 Kid’s Choir/Puppets

30 10:00 Intercessory Prayer 6:00 Prayer Beads 6:30 Cub Scouts

Cub Scout

Office Closed

23

1

2 Steve & Darlene Meyers 6 Jon & Brenda Roberts 8 Carl & Stella Pennington 9 Carl & Mary Warnock 11 Bill & Maebelle Shepherd 12 Mike & Linda VanHoose 21 Larry & Teresa Kirkpatrick

1 Matthew Roberts 2 Charlene Cooper 6 Joe Elam 7 Michael Wilson 9 Beth Umberger 11 Scott Crawford 12 Clancy Hatfield 14 Lee Kerley III Susie Daniel Aryssa Damron 17 Pat Consiglio Tony Grossl Stephanie Neill 18 Kay Bush Sue Lambert

20 Rannie Cooper 22 Larry Crawford 23 Riley Neill 24 Kaylee Stahl 25 Carl Warnock Jr. 27 Don Neikirk Denver Wells 28 Jeff Daniel Madison Duncan 29 Kimberly Flanery Ann Cooksey 30 Bill Shepherd

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United Methodist Church 2203 29th Street

Ashland, KY 41101

Keith Katterheinrich, Pastor

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