August 2020

The Voice

Of Crestwood United Methodist Church

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From the Church Office

Giving for July: $36,079

Giving for 2020: $400,792 Budget Needed: $422,910

As a reminder, per the recommendation of Bishop Fairley and Governor Beshear, we will be closed

for on-campus services on August 2nd. You can watch the service online at 11:00AM or watch the

recorded service at a later time. Please visit www.CrestwoodMethodist.com/watch for links to the

live stream and service recordings.

As of July 27th, we have reached a total of $6,200 towards our matching gift. This drive is to help

fund network and audio visual upgrades for the sanctuary.

Please continue to mail in offerings or visit www.CrestwoodMethodist.com/give to give online. If

you have any questions about giving, please contact Delores in the church office.

August Meetings & Events

Called Charge Conference —Postponed

The called charge conference to sell the vacant lot has been postponed pending the results of

the donation drive for the sanctuary upgrades. A matching gift will be made, up to $25,000, to

help with needed audio and video upgrades in the sanctuary. We will need to raise $50,000 for

the necessary upgrades. Please make any above and beyond donations for this match with a

note of “a/v upgrade” in the memo line.

No On-Campus Service—August 2nd - Gwyni, our Isaiah intern, will be preaching. Watch online!

Ice Cream Social—August 5th—6:30PM—See Page 7

Finance Committee Meeting—August 10th—7:00PM– Remote via Zoom

Peace, Love & Egg Rolls Food Truck—August 12—5:00-7:00PM - See Page 7

Costa Rica Mission Trip

We still have the GREEN LIGHT on the 2021 Costa Rica mission trip! There are 13 presently signed

up to go and the team will be capped at 20 members. The sign up sheet is on the table in the

vestibule across from the coffee station in the sanctuary lobby. A deposit of $50 per team member

is required by United Airlines and assures you a place on the team! This is refundable should you

not go. This needs to be paid ASAP! The date of the trip is January 30 - February 7, 2021. If you

have any questions, see or call Bro. Jim "Padre" Powell. 939-3616

P.S. If there is the slightest danger from the present virus, we will not go!

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Worship Corner

As July swelters into August, I’d like to give you some updates from the music and worship corner.

The BIG news is that an anonymous person graciously offered to match funds up to $25,000

towards the purchase of livestream equipment and Sanctuary audio upgrades. Thanks be to God

and to Him be all glory! We are looking over the bids and proposals for camera and digital audio

equipment that will enable us to strengthen our online presence in the community and abroad, as

well as greatly enhance the sound quality of our in-house worship. Throughout this process I am

so grateful for the efforts, insights and talents of Eric Grubb, Russ Broomell and Brad Pabian for

this implementation. Recently, Russ highlighted the stats of our Vimeo online viewership from May

31st

to July 11th

which notes our increasing impact.

Additionally, we have folks who may attend church on Sunday and then watch again throughout the

week. Many thanks to Delores, who has been working hard on our newly updated webpage; please

remember to share and mention crestwoodmethodist.com where links to our services can be found.

In August, we will be blessed on the 9th

with the addition of some of our Sanctuary Carillons

(handbells) on a hymn arrangement. Also in August there will be special music from Morgan and

Jenna Jemtrud and hopefully a special song by Caroline Pabian!

I would like to close with portions of a recent article from Church Production online magazine that

addresses the additional challenges many churches have been struggling with since March. I can

relate so well; and have certainly entered a realm that is far beyond my skill set and comfort level!

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Worship Corner, cont.

The author references the story of Gideon:

During this current season of national crisis, some of us may be in the same boat as Gideon. We

are inexperienced with certain kinds of technology or leading teams. We are learning on the fly. We

are undeveloped, not properly schooled, neither professionally certified nor trained.

But where we see ourselves as incapable and undeserving, God sees us for the potential he has

placed inside of us. We are scared and confused and have no idea how to do some of the things

we’ve been asked to do.

But when God showed himself to Gideon through a sign in Judges 6, Gideon then built an altar

whose name was “The Lord Is Peace” (Judges 6:24 NIV).

He knew that, as overwhelmed and uncertain as he was, God’s presence would be with him to give

him peace. It’s the same truth that Paul knew in Philippians 4:7 NIV, where he proclaims that the

peace of God “transcends all understanding.”

When we are over our heads, supernatural peace is only a quick prayer away. And that peace has

the ability to then provide us with an amazing sense of confidence, not only in ourselves, but in

God’s ability to carry us through the situation.

“God is raising us up to be an army of difference-makers. We may see ourselves as incapable, but

he sees us as mighty warriors, capable of doing far more amazing things than we’ve ever dreamed

of.” Justin Firesheets, CP

Please join me in fervent prayer for CUMC as we take this Goliath-sized tech step into the future.

Pray for Godly, discerning discussions and for all the decisions regarding purchase of equipment,

and the possibility of a paid person to oversee our tech operations. While we are still dealing with

the seriousness of Covid-19, I have faith that God is moving and breathing His purpose into His

world through His church.

Valerie

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Sunday School Update

The Heavenbound Class of CUMC has been gathering each week via Zoom and have been studying

the subject of Prayer - a shield to the soul, a sacrifice to God, and a scourge for satan. It’s a study

that by happenstance occurred simultaneously during Pastor Ted’s sermon series on the same

subject. We’ve been learning that Prayer is far more than requests, petitions and praise. At its

deepest level, prayer is a uniquely intimate relationship builder between a believer and God

through Jesus Christ.

Here are a few of the lesson topics we’ve explored:

• What is Prayer ... How does it Affect You?

• How Must we Pray?

• The Model Prayer

• Locks and Keys of Prayer

• Prayer and Spiritual Warfare

• Praying Specifically and Strategically (Parts 1 & 2)

• Unanswered Prayer

The Heavenbound Class invites you to come join us as we seek to deepen our relationship with

Christ and with each other through this and future studies, retreats, ministry projects and fellow-

ship events. We are a close family of marrieds and singles, who genuinely care for one another.

Come share, learn, laugh and love with us! We welcome all adults to become a part of our family.

Steve Rudy (502.526.8511 call or text) can get you connected to Zoom. We meet there at 9:00a.m.

each Sunday morning. That gives those that would like to attend in-person worship the opportuni-

ty to do so. We look forward to seeing you there until such time as we meet together in person

once again. Welcome and Thank You!! The Heavenbounders

Groups Meeting Remotely

The following groups are meeting remotely. If your group is not listed, please contact Laurel

Crimm to be added to our master list.

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Triple L—Senior Ministry

Triple L Seniors is again hosting a couple of outdoor dinner options.

First, on Wednesday August 5, we will have an Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social at 6:30pm. We

welcome volunteers to make their special homemade ice cream, pack it in ice, and bring it to the

front gravel lot at church. Bring your folding chairs and join us sitting in the shade by the parson-

age. Please contact Joy to let her know if you will bring ice cream and what flavor(s) you will bring.

Wednesday August 12, from 5-7pm, we will host another Food Truck dinner called “Peace Love &

Eggrolls”. Dinner will be set up for carry out or stay and eat outside. These egg rolls have creative

fillings such as Philly cheese steak, veggie, mac and cheese, buffalo chicken, taco and chicken

Philly. French fries and drinks will also be available.

These outdoor meals will follow guidelines for social distancing and we ask that you only sit close

to your immediate family members. Bring your mask, your own chairs and some hand sanitizer or

disposable wipes.

These outdoor meals are created to keep us in contact without GAFFA. We truly hope that soon we

can gather indoors for meals in the CLC. Until then, keep coming up with creative ways to keep an

eye on your family, friends, and neighbors. We are still in this together.

Joy Tabler

Senior Ministry Team Leader

502-417-6725

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Sewing Ministry Update

The UMW sewing ministry has been making fidget lap blankets for those individuals in heath care

facilities who like to keep their hands busy. Recently these were used at Pewee Valley Health Care

and Rehab. The idea is to make soft cuddly pillows with a lot of texture, ribbons, buttons and lace

to invite touching. These help benefit many dementia patients. Making fidgets will be the empha-

sis now as we continue to work from home.

Fellowship Hall Renovations

Thank you to Tina Rose and the preschool for the recent upgrades to the kitchen in the Fellowship

Hall! The preschool has paid to have the flooring upgraded to a new, waterproof vinyl plank

flooring that matches the flooring recently installed in the church offices. The trustees completed

the work for the church and also installed a brand new water heater, wash tub and ceiling fan.

Birthday Thank you

Dear Church Family,

Thanks to everyone for all the cards Mom received on her 103 Birthday. Were trying for that

number of cards and she received 117. The love shown from these cards was wonderful and she

appreciated them so much. A great Birthday with a group from choir and congregation singing

Happy Birthday on that day. Thanks also to all who stopped to say Hello. We do appreciate

everything.

Ruth Ann Beard, Doris Jean Deibel, Debbie King

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School Supplies Drive

It’s that time of year again! We are collecting back to school backpacks and supplies for our local

schools. We are collecting the following items:

Markers 10-12 Crayons 24

Colored pencils Glue sticks

Fiskars scissors Spiral notebooks (red, blue, yellow, green)

Plastic folders with pockets and prongs (red, blue, yellow, green)

Composition notebooks Notebook paper

Highlighters Pencils

Blue pens Blue and black sharpies

Backpacks Hand sanitizer and wipes

Cash donations or Walmart cards will be used to purchase these items.

Please bring the items to the church or the church offices.

Thank you, Bobbie Stoess 314-1088 Bobbiestoess@bellsouth.net

Masks for Students

Thank you From Andy Sears

The Oldham County school students are going to need a lot of masks this school year. There are

12,500 students in Oldham County. The masks can be homemade, store bought or disposable.

Loops to go around the ears are best. 1st - 12th grade will wear them at school and on the bus.

If you would like to donate, I will have a plastic tub with a lid labeled masks in the church office for

donations. Cash donations will be used to purchase more masks.

Thank you!

Bobbie Stoess 314-1088 Bobbiestoess@bellsouth.net

Please accept my thanks and sincere appreciation for your care and concern during my hospitali-

zation and recovery from pneumonia. I received dozens of cards from my church family. Most

importantly were your prayers. I am so grateful for your prayers and many expressions of

kindness. Thank you and blessings on each of you. Andy Sears

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Children’s Ministry—Virtual VBS

This year’s Vacation Bible School was different. It was an AT HOME VBS. One thing did stay the

same – the joy and excitement of learning about God and God’s love for all of us through songs,

Bible stories, crafts, science, and mission.

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Children’s Ministry, cont.

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Youth Ministry News

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Youth Ministry News, cont.

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Preschool News

Below is a social media post that illustrates what a difficult situation educational leaders are

in right now. I wish I knew who wrote it so I could give the author credit. One of my sea-

soned teachers shared it with me.

Even though it feels like the coronavirus is in control, I know better. God’s plan is perfect,

and I trust it as it is revealed to me. I humbly ask for your prayers for discernment as we

move closer to what should be the start of another exciting school year. The teachers and I

miss the children terribly and want to be back in school, but only if that is the safest and

best decision for all of us.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own

understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your paths.

Blessings,

Tina

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August Birthdays & Anniversaries

August 1

Justin Hopp

Doris Manning

Mike Murphy

Abigail Tiller

August 2

Michelle Hendrickson

Dianne Lewis

August 3

Carole Jones

August 4

Laurel Crimm

Brandi Dunk

Sara Hopp

Abigail Norwood

Roger Uhler

August 5

Myra Davis

Jan Raine

August 6

Robbye Keown

Dena Powell

August 7

Brad Nakamura

August 8

Steven Collins

August 9

Loretta Brown

Lucy Moody

Pat Yeagle

August 11

Jacob Martin

August 12

Mark Ensminger

Patti Nuermberger

Rowan Rash

August 15

Janet Craig

Valerie Keller

Helena McBurney

Glenn Yost

August 17

Doug Eilrich

Donald Harrod

August 1– Mr. & Mrs. John Moberly

August 2- Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Doty IV

- Mr.. & Mrs. Ken Freeman

- Mr. & Mrs. Mike Yocom

August 4—Mr. & Mrs. William Craig

August 12—Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Goodlett

- Mr.. & Mrs. Andy Sears

August 13—Mr. & Mrs. Bill Taylor

August 15—Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wright

August 18

Sarah Williams

August 19

Pat Hodge

Patrick Stoess

August 20

Bob Graham

Jasmine Martin

August 21

Jennifer Ferrera

Cathy Nakamura

August 22

Tina Slone

August 23

Evan Kamann

Steve Kidwell

August 24

D. D. Hendrickson

August 25

Tom Murphy

August 26

Emma Baker

Megan Grubb

Tom Rabbeth

August 19—Mr. & Mrs. Joe Spinks, III

August 20—Mr. & Mrs. Brad Bowman

August 22—Mr. & Mrs. Richard Beard

- Mr. & Mrs. Klaus Mullinex

August 23—Mr. & Mrs. Al Scalzo

August 25—Mr. & Mrs. John Gilfether

- Mr.. & Mrs. Joseph Slone

August 26—Mr. & Mrs. Bob Bynum

August 30—Mr. & Mrs. Dale Line

August 27

Kathy Fryrear

August 29

Carol McMahan

Vernon Hodge

August 31

Jon Allen Wisdom

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Please remember in prayer

By Request:

Connie Armstrong, Sandy Ball, Doris Bard, Carol Blair, Melva Blair, Madie Bohnlein, Paula Burke,

Bob Bynum, Karen Carter and Family, John Chapman, Sydney Chapman, Bonnie Cruz, Betty

Deibel, Renee, Tim & Jared Densler, Logan Dewitt (brain tumor,) Stephanie Doring, Lindsey

Doyen, Susanne Doyle, Sam Doyle, John Eaves, Doug Eilrich, Drew Esposito (4 yr. old with can-

cer), Ken & Katie Freeman, Billy Fisher, Walter Forbey, Dee Foster, Rose Frazar, Kathy Fryrear and

family, Jeff Fuson, Henry Gagnon (11 yr. old with cancer), Sharon Ganslen, Jennifer Goodin, Bob

and Lindy Graham, Terry Grimes, Atleah Grubb, Robbie Grubb, Roberta Hafele, Mary Louis

Hagerty, Don Harruff, Cathy Henney, Kim Hamilton, Cobbie Harrison, Addison Hasten, George

Hemphill, John Hendrickson, Michelle Hendrickson, Anna Hennings, Gordon Hettinger, Blanche

Jernigan, Pat Johnson, John and Mona Jones, Joe Jones, Lewis Jones, Lisa Jones, Wayne Jones,

Lydia Kiesewetter, Valerie Keller and Family, Jackie and the family of Jim Little, Joyce Lochner,

Ruth Lockyer, George Manning, Linda Martin, Bill Martin, Laura Mason, Hugh McBurney, Katy

McDaniel, Heather Graham McLaughlin, Max Milton, Joyce Moberly, Patrick Moore, Tommy

Moore, Tom Morgan, Bob Ogburn, Melanie Parrish, Tom & Carol Payne, Joanne & Larry Pitchford,

Dolores Rawson, Heidi Rawson, Hope Ray, Chet Rozak and family, Margaretta Roy, Gretchen

Sheridan, Eleanor Shuster, Joe Slone, Larry Stanley, Connor Stewart, Brenda Thompson, Rita

Vaught, Eddie Ward, Ryan Warner, Steve Weber, Sara Westerman, Dawson Whitaker, The Family

of Kelly Williams, Jon & Gloria Wisdom.

Our Missionaries:

Christian & Angelica Dickson, Stephen & Beth Dupree, Tim & Jennifer Goshorn, Debbie Kitchel,

Jim & Mary Newman, Mark & Rebecca Smallwood, and all the people with whom they serve.

Our Military:

Adam Bullard, Alex Bullard, Dale Carter, Patrick Davis, Nicolas Ferrera, Will Hanna, Dylan Hinson,

Alex Hodges, Lisa Kiesewetter, Jenna Lacy, Mike Hieb, William Scritchfield, Tyler Stewart.

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Addresses for our Nursing Home/Rehab Friends

Doris Bard

Rm 220, Forest Springs Health Campus

4120 Wooded Acre Lane

Louisville, KY 40245

Juanita Blevins

7832 Aiken Road

Louisville, KY 40245

502-241-8371

Marilyn Davis

Rm 204, Forest Springs Health Campus

4120 Wooded Acre Lane

Louisville, KY 40245

Bob Graham

Masonic Home

711 Frankfort Road #208

Shelbyville, KY 40065

502-513-1993

Laverne McMahan

13600 LaGrange Road, #136

Louisville, KY 40245

Mickey McMahan

13600 LaGrange Road, #138

Louisville, KY 40245

Billy Potts

13600 LaGrange Road, #114

Louisville, KY 40245

Eleanor Shuster

98 Adams Street, Apt 15

New Castle, KY 40050-3091

Milt Stoess

Signature Healthcare

50 Shepard Lane, Rm #115

Bedford, KY 40006