March 2014 The season of Lent will soon be upon...
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March 2014 Brandenburg United Methodist Church Steeple Bell Though this is a couple of months late, let me take this opportunity to express, on behalf of the entire Robinson family, our thankfulness for all the many gifts, cards, and good wishes we received from you during the Christmas holidays. In addition, we are grateful for the re- membrances and kind words you expressed during last fall’s time of pastor appreciation. It’s hard to believe we will soon be wrapping up six years serving as your pasto- ral family, and while I’m not sure how the time passed so quickly, it has truly been an honor to serve among you. As God continues to work in our midst, granting our church growth and increase and entrusting more and more to us, you remain open to new ministries and new ideas, which is a blessing to my heart! Thank you for your acceptance of me and my family into your community of faith, and thank you for the many ways we feel so appreciated. The season of Lent will soon be upon us, and with it comes an opportunity for each of us to intentionally make more space for Christ in the midst of our busy lives. Toward that end, we as a church are undertaking a couple of ambitious projects in preparation for Lent. We hope to distribute in just a few days our BUMC Lenten Devo- tional booklets, written by folks in our church as an aid to our quiet times with God during Lent. Thanks to all who wrote the various devotionals, as well to all those who helped get them printed and distributed. We also look forward to a 24-Hour Prayer Encoun- ter beginning on Friday, March 7, at 6:00 p.m. and concluding on Satur- day evening, March 8, at 6:00. Our church building will be open for us to pray in 30-minute increments on that weekend just after Ash Wednes- day (March 5), which formally begins Lent. Thanks to all those who plan to seek God in prayer during that fo- cused church-wide “encounter.” God bless... – Pastor Jim Sunday Evenings at 6 p.m.
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Though this is a couple of months late, let me take this opportunity to express, on behalf of the entire Robinson family, our thankfulness for all the many gifts, cards, and good wishes we received from you during the Christmas holidays. In addition, we are grateful for the re-membrances and kind words you expressed during last fall’s time of pastor appreciation. It’s hard to believe we will soon be wrapping up six years serving as your pasto-ral family, and while I’m not sure how the time passed so quickly, it has truly been an honor to serve among you. As God continues to work in our midst, granting our church growth and increase and entrusting more and more to us, you remain open to new ministries and new ideas, which is a blessing to my heart! Thank you for your acceptance of me and my family into your community of faith, and thank you for the many ways we feel so appreciated.
The season of Lent will soon be upon us, and with it comes an opportunity for each of us to intentionally make more space for Christ in the midst of our busy lives. Toward that end, we as a church are undertaking a couple of ambitious projects in preparation for Lent. We hope to distribute in just a few days our BUMC Lenten Devo-tional booklets, written by folks in our church as an aid to our quiet times with God during Lent. Thanks to all who wrote the various devotionals, as well to all those who helped get them printed and distributed. We also look forward to a 24-Hour Prayer Encoun-ter beginning on Friday, March 7, at 6:00 p.m. and concluding on Satur-day evening, March 8, at 6:00. Our church building will be open for us to pray in 30-minute increments on that weekend just after Ash Wednes-day (March 5), which formally begins Lent. Thanks to all those who plan to seek God in prayer during that fo-cused church-wide “encounter.” God bless...
– Pastor Jim
Sunday Evenings at 6 p.m.
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LOUCONSUMMERCAMP
Happy March and more importantly… HelloSpring!!Ifthiswinterwasashardonyouasitwasonme,Iknowyoucanunderstandmyexcitementover50-degreedaysandrain. Wantedtogiveaquickshoutouttoouryouthwhohavebeenservingourchurchin2014.TakeaquicklookaroundonaWednesdaynightandyou’llseeHSyouthservinginallareas.Theyalsohavebeenvol-unteeringinthenurseryandRevolutionKidzminis-tryatothertimesaswell.Joinmeincelebratingthevictories in the livesofourstudents.Learninghowtoserveisahugevictory!!Thanksguys…we’reallproudofyou!!Keepitup!!
Let’s talk summer camp…
HS Youth (Current grades 8-12) We are headed back to Belmont University inNashvilleforX-Fuge2014!WhatisX-Fugeandwhathappened toM-Fuge?X-Fuge isexactly thesameasM-FugeEXCEPTwestaytogetherasagroupin-steadofmixinginwithotherchurchesatcamp.OurBiblestudygroupandmissiongrouparejustus.Wewilldoeverythingtogetherandwillonlyjointherestofcampformeals,worshipandofcourseMegaRe-lay.I’mexcitedaboutthistripandthinkitwilldogreatthings for bonding a large group together. PleasesignupASAPandpayyour$50deposit.Totalcosttostudentsis$200(thisincludesthe$50deposit)andwillneedtobepaidinfulltwoweeksbeforecamp.CampdatesthisyearareJune30-July5.
MS Youth (Current grades 6-7) Inayearofchanges,thisisthefirstyearwewillsplitthegroupduringsummercamp.Mythoughtbe-hindthisisthatitgivesussmallergroupsduringbothweeks and also introduces our younger studentstocampwithouthavingtogoasfarfromhome.I’mencouragingallourcurrent6th-and7th-graderstoattendCampLouconinLeitchfieldduringtheweekofJuly6-11.Louconhasmade thisweekaMiddleSchool emphasis as theyhave three separateMSgroupsonsitethisweek.Ihappentobeleadingone
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ofthesecampsandcanpromiseitwillbeagreatweekofgrowth, learningand fun!Asalways,ourchurchwillpayhalfthefeeformemberswhoattendsummercampatLoucon.Checkwww.loucon.orgformoreinfo,orfindmeifyouhavequestions!
Ghana 2015! Asannouncedearlier,weareplanningareturntriptoGhanaforspringbreak2015.Iwouldliketofi-nalizeourteambyspringbreakthisyear.ThisgivesusafullyeartoplanANDforeachstudenttoraisefunds.Total cost per person last tripwasaround$2,300.Wewillkeepgroupsizeabout thesame,andolderstudentswhodidn’tgo last timewillbegivenpriorityifwehavemorestudentswantingtogothanwecantake.Myhopeisthatwewillbeabletodosomesortofoverseasmissioneverycoupleyearstogiveeachofourstudentsopportunitiestoservebeforegraduation.PleaseletmeknowifyouwanttobeapartofourGhana2015team!
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As you make plans for your children’ssummeractivities,youmaywanttoconsideraweekatCampLouconinnearbyLeitchfield. Loucon is a safe, friendly environmentwhere one can make new friends, experi-encegenuinecommunity,havefun,bechal-lenged, be in nature, learn about themes-sageofJesusChristandexperienceGod’sunconditionallove. For more information about the variouscamps and tracks at Loucon this summer,youmayvisitwww.loucon.org. BrandenburgUnitedMethodistChurchwillcover50%of fees formemberswhoattendsummer camp at Loucon. Scholarships arealsoavailable.Pleasevisitthechurchofficeorcall270-422-2810formoreinformation. Registration forms are available in thechurchoffice.
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Regular Weekly Events:Sunday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 8:45a.m. TheBlendWorshipService 10:00a.m. SundaySchoolLifeGroups 11:00a.m. TraditionalWorshipService 3:30p.m. MixedNutsLifeGroup 6:00p.m. EmergeWorshipService 7:30p.m. InvasionYouth InvasionJuniorYouthMonday, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:00a.m. SistersinChrist(varioushomes) 6:00p.m. CubScouts(FLC)Tuesday, March 4, 11, 18, 25 10:00a.m. SistersinChrist 6:30p.m. BoyScouts(FLC) CubScouts(ParishHall)Wednesday, March 5 5:30p.m. Halftimedinner 6:30p.m. AshWednesdayService 7:30p.m. ChancelChoirRehearsalWednesday, March 12, 19, 26 5:30p.m. Halftimedinner 6:30p.m. HalftimeLifeGroups-allages 6:45p.m. BrothersinChrist(EdwardJonesBldg.) 7:30p.m. ChancelChoirRehearsalThursday, March 6, 13, 20, 27 6:30a.m. BrothersinChrist 6:00p.m. CubScouts(FLC)Friday, March 7, 14, 21, 28 6:00p.m. GirlScouts(ParishHall)Saturday, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 7:00a.m. BrothersinChrist (StoneLawOffice)Current Events:Monday, March 3 12:00noon MinisterialAssociation Luncheon/Meeting 6:00p.m. MissionTeamMeetingTuesday, March 4 3:15p.m. FLCReserved–SpecialOlympicsThursday, March 6 6:30p.m. TrusteeMeeting
Sunday, March 9 12:00p.m. PrayerGathering 3:00p.m. DiscipleshipMeeting 3:30p.m. SPRCMeeting 4:30p.m. ChurchCouncilTuesday, March 11 3:15p.m. FLCReserved-SpecialOlympicsMonday, March 17 6:30p.m. FLCReserved-PinkLinkTuesday, March 18 8:30a.m. VAOfficerSunday, March 23 12:00p.m. PrayerGatheringTuesday, March 25 1:30p.m. UnitedMethodistWomen
MARCH CALENDAR
Iamsoexcitedbythenewfacesandfreshideasaboutchildren’sministrythatwehaveseensofarthisyear.IamthrilledtobeworkingwithDanaeMilesteachingourkids.Theyokehasbeenveryheavyformeattimesthispastyear.Ibeganprayingforsomeonetobeliftedupandcalledtoworkwithourkids.GodhastrulyansweredmyprayerswiththehardworkofDanae.Asateacherandcreativetype,DanaeallowsmetohavethetimeIneedtoprepareandcreate. So Iwill always beMs.Val and sometimesCrazyDaisy–youcan’tgetridofmethateasily.ButIhumblysaythatGodhascalledmefirsttobeMamaandthatiswheremy focuswill alwaysbe. I am thrilled toworkwithDanaeas shegrowsas a leader inourmidst.Asalways,itismypleasuretoserveyourkids.
Ms. Val
Myhearthasbeenoverflowingwithjoythepastcou-ple ofmonths as I have startedworkingwithVal andyourkids.Iamhonoredandblessedtobeyourchildren’sministerandextremelyexcitedtoseewhatthisyearhasinstoreforus.MyhopeisthatwitheachandeverySun-day,Wednesdaynight,daycamp,VBS,orgathering,wefindawaytosetyourchild’sheartonfireforGodeveryday!WehadablastattheGodIsLovecampthispastweekend,andthenextbigeventwehavecomingupisourEasterCamp:“WalkwithJesus”onSaturday,April12.Therewillbemoredetailsandinformationastimegrowsnear. Thankyouforyourcontinuedsupport.
Ms. Danae
Easter Day Camp for kids
and familiesSaturday, April 12
Mark your Calendars:
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8:45 AM – The Blend ServiceUshers: Ed&PatCates,Ed&ClaudiaStull Greeters: Narthex-RuthieAckerman ParishHall-BettyPowell Atrium–GordonPowellWelcome Center:DonnaFunkCommunion Servers:Alec&JudyStone Cynthia&JohnSwansonRevolution Kidz:RachelWardrip&AmandaSantos
11:00 A.M. – Traditional ServiceTellers: RonBarger,BubWarrenUshers: RonBarger(HeadUsher),SueHayes, JoeRamsey,BenWilson,MaggieWilsonGreeters: Narthex–BrunoIlario ParishHall–KarenIlario Atrium–10:00a.m.-SimoneDavisson 11:00a.m.–DonDodsonWelcome Center: KarenIlarioCommunion Servers:Jessie&TomMoore DaisySchneider,BubWarrenChildren’s Moment:MAR. 2 JessieTrotterMAR. 9: BillAdamsMAR. 16: JonMillerMAR. 23: DanaeMilesMAR. 30: ValGoinsRevolution Kidz:SandyWoodandHeatherPapp
SERVING OUR CHURCH IN MARCH
ThemonthlyserversarelistedinthebulletinthelastSundayofthemonthandthemonthly
SteepleBell.If you are unable to serve on the day you are
scheduled, please make arrangements, when possible, to switch days with another
member.
MARCH EVANGELISM AND CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Evangelism Volunteers for first time guests JudyandAlecStoneMedco and Beehive Visitation IleneAebersoldShut-in Food Preparation Week1–LindaDodson,MelissaWard Week2–IsabelWilson,ShirleyAebersold Week3–AraLawrence,KayThomas Week4-MaryBethMcQuary,JeanWallsShut-in Food Delivery Week1–LindaDodson Week2–Ron&MarthaPile Week3–Al&AraLawrence,KayThomas Week4-EdCates,JohnBruington
Please Remember: When there is no school (either scheduled or canceled due to weather), there will be no church activities, including Halftime activities and shut-in meal delivery.
HALFTIME MENU
March 5Porkloin,hashbrowncasserole,bakedpears,
cherrydumpcake
March 12Chili,cornbread,coleslaw,cookies
March 19Chickensaladoncroissants,Jellosalad,trifle
March 26Potroast,mashedpotatoes/gravy,broccolicasserole,berrycobbler
6:00 P.M. – Emerge ServiceMAR. 2: Connect Team: SteveandRhondaLaslie, StephanieStoneNursery: StephanieJohnsonMAR. 9: Connect Team: BradleyFamily, AlisonHowardNursery:LeonaCannadyMAR. 16: Connect Team: EdieHarper,MelissaAllen, StephanieStoneNursery:TaylorVanoverMAR. 23: Connect Team: ChrisandSandyLove, EdieHarperNursery:JenniferHonakerMAR. 30: Connect Team: Steve&RhondaLaslie StephanieStoneNursery:None(SpringBreak)
Revolution Kidz Pre-K/K: DeniseCorley&ChristinaHolesappleGrades 1/2:LoriCollard&MeganFacklerGrades 3/4:AshleyStull&VolunteerTBA Wednesday Night Life Revolution KidzPre-K/K: JessieTrotter Grades 1/2: MeganFackler&DanaeMilesGrades 3/4:MelissaVowels&ValGoinsNursery: YouthVolunteers
ATTENDANCE REPORT for JANUARY 2014
DATE Life Blend Traditional Emerge Groups (8:45 a.m.) (11 a.m.) (6 p.m.) TotalsJan.5 88 93 92 149 334Jan.12 148 95 137 188 420Jan.19 125 86 119 160 365Jan.26 138 84 108 206 398
Budgetfor2014: $571,270.00OfferingreceivedYTD: $34,581.95Offeringneededtomeetbudget: $47,603.00Shortofmeetingbudget(YTD): $(13,021.05)
DESIGNATED OFFERINGS:BuildingFund $50.00CoffeeSales 61.25CommunionOffering 75.00ChristmasBaskets 325.00Halftime 579.00LoveOffering 790.00MusicMinistry 200.00PinkLink 982.00YouthFund 1,949.00
Rick Nelson, Treasurer
Dear Church Family,
TheNelsonfamilywouldliketothankeveryonefortheirkindexpressionsofsympathyduringthelossofourmother,RamonaNelson.Shelovedherchurchandchurchfamily. The Nelson Family
Dear Church Family,
Thankyou for everykindness shown tous in thewakeofEunice’sunexpecteddeath.Thelove,compas-sionandgenerosityofourchurchfamilyhaveheldusupinthesedifficultdays. With love and gratitude, Doug and Sandra Stone
Brandenburg United Methodist Church March 2014 5MARCH COMMUNION OFFERING“One Great Hour of Sharing”
Our communion offering on Sunday,March 3,willgototheUnitedMethodistCommitteeonRelief(UMCOR)“OneGreatHourofSharing.” Servingonmass-responseandindividuallevels,UMCORisreadytoreachout immediatelywhen-everandwhereverGod’speopleareinneed.TheOneGreatHourofSharingofferingallowsUMCORto respond rapidly to disasters suchasdevastat-ingcyclones,earthquakes,floods,hurricanesandtyphoons,warandcivilstrifeandoutbreaksofdis-ease. Yourofferingoffershopethroughprayers,physi-calhelpandfinancialsupport.Italsoworksinmanywaystoassistpeoplewhostrivetofeedandsup-port themselves and their families, to learn newskills, to obtain better health care and to surviveandtoworktowardafullerlife. PleasedoyourpartbygivinggenerouslytoOneGreatHourofSharing.Now,more thanever, theworldneedsyou.Thankyou.
Fifth Sunday Offering
Sunday,March 30,will be a Fifth Sunday.Ourspecial offering on this daywill go to theUnitedMethodistHomesforChildrenandYouth.Thisof-feringisvitalinsupportingtheministrytoabused,neglectedandhurtingchildrenandyouth.Itenablesustohelpgivehopetothesechildrenforabrighterfuture. Please give generously and help ourMethodistHomesofferthesechildrenachancetoliveinGod’sgraceandabundantlove.
THE STEEPLE BELLBrandenburg United Methodist Church215 BroadwayBrandenburg, KY 40108
ADDRESSSERVICEREQUESTED
ORGANIZED 1829MARCH 2014 EDITIONPASTOR: Jim Robinson
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:00 A.M.SUNDAY WORSHIP: 8:45 A.M., 11:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.
NON-PROFITORGANIZATIONPERMIT#6
U.S.POSTAGEPAIDBRANDENBURG,KY40108
CHURCH: (270) 422-2810PARSONAGE: (270) 422-2833
PASTOR’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.brandenburgumc.comCHURCH FAX NUMBER: 270-422-5771
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