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February 2018Brandenburg United Methodist Church

Building Bridges . . . Creating Connections

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Brandenburg United Methodist Church will observe Ash Wednesday differently this year with a “come and go” imposition of ashes. The change is out of a desire to remain faithful to our churchwide small group study of The Story.

The sanctuary will be available from 5:15 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. for prayer and med-itation (a handout to guide you through the process will be made available). Impo-sition of the ashes will take place between 5:30 and 5:45 p.m. (before our Wednesday evening meal) and between 6:15 and 6:30 p.m. (prior to Wednesday evening classes and groups).

February 14, 2018 Let’s get messy! Brandenburg United Methodist Church is excited to launch Messy Church – a new expression of church that is fun, informative and definitely for those of us with messy lives (and that would be just about everyone). Messy Church is not intended as a replacement for Sunday morning worship attendance; rather it is a church for people outside church, providing an oasis of welcome and a safe space in which to thrive. Messy Church is about hospitality and fun – eating together, creat-ing together, playing together. Please join us on Saturday, February 24, in the Family Life Center for the first of what will be monthly Messy Church experiences. We will begin serving food at 5 p.m., and the evening will also include activities and Bible lessons. A planning session for the launch of Messy Church will be held Wednesday, January 31, either before or during the halftime meal. If you would like to help or if you have questions, please contact Val Goins at [email protected] or 502-551-2285.

Food!

Activities!

Bible Lessons!

Free & Open To All!

Saturday

Feb. 24

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OurcommunionofferingforFebruary is the“Have a Heart for Seniors” Love Offering tobenefitWesleyManorRetirementHome.In its50-yearhistory,WesleyManorhasneveraskedanyonetomoveawaybecausehisorherperson-alassetswereexhausted. To continue this critical charitable care leg-acy,WesleyManorneedsthehelpofKentuckyUnitedMethodistchurchesandtheirmembers. One hundred percent (100%) of theHave aHeartforSeniorsLoveOfferingdirectlybenefitsWesleyManor’sneedyresidents.Yourgeneroussupportwill enableWesleyManor to continueprovidingaloving,Christian“home”toallofitsresidents,eveniftheycannolongerpayforthefullcostoftheircare.

COMMUNION OFFERING for FEBRUARY

Have a Heart for Seniors

Contemporary Service (9 a.m.)Ushers: Doug Aebersold, Mary Plemmons Amy & Scott Bogard8:40 a.m. Greeters: FLC Entrance – Debby Qualls Atrium – Bob QuallsWelcome Center: Jessie TrotterCommunion Servers: Kelly Holley, Josh Wilson, Caitlyn Calarco, Whitley Wardrip

9:40 a.m. Greeter/Atrium: Chester Davisson

Traditional Service (11 a.m.)Tellers: Terry Nelson, Jody GoinsUshers: Ron Barger, (Head Usher), Jody Goins, Sharon Martin, Adam Papp, David Reesor10:40 a.m. Greeters: Narthex – Judy Applegate Parish Hall – Betts Price Atrium- Jim Price10:40 a.m. Welcome Center: Kelly NelsonCommunion Servers: Pat & Ed Cates, Abby Nelson, Emma Ward

Children’s Moment (both services):Feb. 4 T. ParkerFeb. 11 Bill AdamsFeb. 18 Roxanne MilesFeb. 25 Johnna PollockChildren’s Church: Feb. 4 Elizabeth WilsonFeb. 11 Melissa WardripFeb. 18 Joy TrotterFeb. 25 Jody Witt

SERVING OUR CHURCH IN FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY EVANGELISM AND CONGREGATIONAL CARE

Evangelism Volunteers for first time guests Ron & Martha PileAssisted Living & Rehab Visitation Karen IlarioShut-in Food Preparation Feb. 1 Joan Wilson/Robyn Proctor Feb. 8 Karen Ilario Feb. 15 Kay Thomas/Doddi Nordyke Feb. 22 Mary PlemmonsShut-in Food Delivery Feb. 1 Joan Wilson/Robyn Proctor Feb. 8 Karen Ilario Feb. 15 Kay Thomas/Doddi Nordyke Feb. 22 John Bruington

Monthly servers are listed in the bulletin the last Sunday of the month and the monthly Steeple Bell.

If you are unable to serve on the day you are scheduled, please make arrangements, when possible, to switch

days with another member.

Christmas Miracle Mission Offering

When God’s people hear and respond to God by adjusting their typical Christmas giving, mi-raculous things happen. On Christmas Eve alone $21,387.50 was given toward our goal of $40,000. As of January 23, our new total is $30,672.50.

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The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renew-al program intended to strengthen the local church through the development of Chris-tian disciples and leaders. The program’s approach seriously considers the model of Christ’s servanthood and encourages Christ’s disciples to act in ways appropriate to being “a servant of all.” For those interested in participating in the Walk to Emmaus, the next opportunity is coming soon. The Men’s Walk is March 8-11 (Thursday evening to Sunday after-

Take Time for Spiritual Renewalnoon). The Women’s Walk is the following weekend, March 15-18. We hope to have a very strong presence at these walks. Sandy Horan is our church’s liaison for the Elizabethtown Emmaus Community. If you have already been on the Walk to Emmaus and would like to become more deeply involved by being a sponsor, assist-ing with elements of the Walks or paritici-pating in a reunion group, please contact her at 270-422-2810 or [email protected].

Thank you to all who contributed fabric to the Nicaragua Mission Trip in January, 2018. Among the many projects that were accomplished, John Swanson along with Tom and Mary Beth McQuary delivered the fabric to two sewing schools – one

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for teenagers in Leon and the other for adults in Managua. It was so appreciated. In Leon, Mary Beth was asked to do a sewing project with the teens right after they dropped off the fabric. This came as a surprise, but she remembered the advice of Pastor Jeff, who told her to “be flex-ible!” The photo shows the drawstring bags that students worked on that afternoon. Perhaps someone recognizes the fabric! Mary Beth is now putting together a shoe box with ribbon and seam binding for the group from Georgia who will return to Leon in February. If you have something to donate, please drop off in the labeled box at the Atrium. Thank you in advance!


Chapter/Title Sunday Sermon/Groups Weekday Groups1 Creation: The Beginning of Life as We Know It January 21 January 22-272 God Builds a Nation January 28 January 29-February 33 Joseph: From Slave to Deputy Pharaoh February 4 February 5-104 Deliverance February 11 February 12-175 New Commands and a New Covenant February 18 February 19-246 Wandering February 25 February 26-March 37 The Battle Begins March 4 March 5-108 A Few Good Men . . . and Women March 11 March 12-179 The Faith of a Foreign Woman March 18 March 19-24

March 25 - Palm SundayApril 1 - Easter Sunday

10 Standing Tall, Falling Hard April 8 April 9-1411 From Shepherd to King April 15 April 16-2112 The Trials of a King April 22 April 23-2813 The King Who Had It All April 29 April 30-May 514 A Kingdom Torn in Two May 6 May 7-1215 God’s Messengers May 13 May 14-1916 The Beginning of The End (of the Kingdom of Israel) May 20 May 21-2617 The Kingdoms’ Fall May 27 May 28-June 218 Daniel in Exile June 3 June 4-919 The Return Home June 10 June 11-1620 The Queen of Beauty and Courage June 17 June 18-2321 Rebuilding the Walls June 24 June 25-30

Note: Read the corresponding chapter in preparation for the Sunday Sermon and groups that meet that week. For example, read Chapter 3 in preparation for Sunday, February 4, and weekday groups meeting February 5-10.

Reading Schedule for the Old Testament Section of The Story


The Story Video & Discussion (coed) Room 202 Jon & Jen Miller ([email protected])

The Story Sermon Discussion (coed) Room 203 Don Martin ([email protected]) Women of The Story Discussion (ladies) Room 206Amy Bogard ([email protected])Christy McElfresh ([email protected])

Women of The Story Discussion (ladies) Room 207 Sandra Stone ([email protected])

Team 2:52 (Grades 1-6) The Story for Kids Val Goins ([email protected])

BUMC Tribe (Grades 7-12) The Story for YouthKelly Holley ([email protected])

Ladies’ Bible Study - 9:00 a.m. Room 202 Heather Wilson ([email protected]) Video study, Seamless, by Angela Smith

Young Mothers’ Group - 5:00 p.m. Room 212Martha Pile ([email protected])Elizabeth Wilson ([email protected]) This group meets in the nursery (Room 212), so moms can be with their children. There is very little preparation – just a short lesson with prayer, sharing and fellowship.

Small Group Study on Prayer (coed) Room 211 Jessie Trotter [email protected] Introduction to Sign Language (coed) Room 205 Denise Carter [email protected] Sisters in Christ Room 201 Joan Wilson ([email protected]) Robyn Proctor ([email protected])

Brothers in Christ Room 105 (library) Ken Wilson ([email protected]) Don Dodson ([email protected])

FINDING YOUR STORY IN GOD’S STORY

Wednesday Groups – Winter 2018All groups meet at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted

Sunday School – Winter 2018Sunday School meets at 10:00 a.m.

Seekers Class (multi-generational) Room 202Tom McQuary ([email protected])Mary Beth McQuary ([email protected]) This group will discuss The Story.

Parents of Young Children Room 107Johnna Pollock ([email protected])Carrie Gupton ([email protected]) This group is open to all parents of young children. They will discuss The Story and how it relates to being “on the same page” with their chidlren. WAY-Farers Class (all ages/life stages) Room 203Robert Lawrence ([email protected]) This group will discuss The Story.

Believers Class (ages 30’s - 50’s) Room 206Bill Adams ([email protected]) This group will discuss The Story.

LinCS (Living in Christian Service) FLCScott Wilson ([email protected])Dave Harper ([email protected]) This group will discuss The Story.

Faithful Friends Class (ages 50+) Room 201Ken Wilson ([email protected]) The Story video and discussion

IHS/Stone Class (ages 50+) Room 204Mike Bruington ([email protected]) The Story discussion

Bennett Class (Ladies 50+) Room 105 (Library)Jody Young (270-422-4773) This class utilizes the Cokesbury Quarterly for discussion.

FINDING YOUR STORY IN GOD’S STORY

Please Remember: When there is no school (ei-ther scheduled or canceled due to weather), there

will be no church activities, including Half-time activities and shut-in meal delivery.


Regular Weekly Events:Sunday, February 4, 11, 18, 25 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 5:30 p.m. God’s Hands (Interpretive Movement) 6:30 p.m. Tribe Time (BUMC Youth)Monday, February 12, 26 9:30 a.m. Sisters in Christ, members’ homes Contact Pat Carlson, 270-422-5700Monday, February 5, 12, 19, 26 6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts 6:30 p.m. Boy ScoutsTuesday, February 6, 13, 20, 27 10:00 a.m. Sisters in Christ (BUMC Library)Wednesday, February 7, 14, 21, 28 9:00 a.m. Ladies’ Bible Study 5:00 p.m. Young Mothers’ Group 5:45 p.m. Halftime Meal 6:30 p.m. Halftime Activities - All Ages 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir RehearsalThursday, February 1, 8, 15, 22 6:45 a.m. Brothers in Christ 5:30 p.m. Love In Action Meal 6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts 6:30 p.m. Prayer Gathering (all welcome)Saturday, February 3, 10, 17, 24 7:00 a.m. Brothers in Christ (FLC)

Current Events:Monday, February 5 6:00 p.m. Vision Team Meeting Tuesday, February 6 4:00 p.m. Mission Team MeetingWednesday, February 7 4:30 p.m. Outreach Team MeetingFriday, February 9 - Saturday, February 10 Boy Scout Lock-In Sunday, February 11 Scouting SundaySunday, February 18 6:00 p.m. Leadership Council MeetingWednesday, February 21 5:30 p.m. Hospitality Team MeetingSaturday, February 24 5:00 p.m. Messy Church Tuesday, February 27 1:30 p.m. United Methodist Women

FEBRUARY CALENDAR Commission on The Way Forward

Heartland District EventTuesday, February 13

Most of us are anxious about the future of the United Methodist Church, unsure of what it will look like in the next few years. The Commis-sion on the Way Forward has been meeting over the last year and they have made a preliminary report to the Council of Bishops. There will be a district wide event to discuss the work of the Commission. Bishop Fairley and Julie Hager Love will host the event on Tuesday, February 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Christ Church in Louisville. The event is for clergy and laity. We plan on tak-ing the church van. Please call the church office to reserve your seat on the van.

HALFTIME MENU(subject to change)

February 7Scott Bogard’s Famous BBQ Pork, baked beans,

coleslaw, dessertFebruary 14

Chicken noodle soup, biscuits, salad, brownie trifleFebruary 21

Meatballs w/noodles & gravy, peas, apples, dessert February 28

Lasagna, salad, garlic bread, cherry fluff

Mark Your Calendars! American Red Cross Blood Drives in 2018:Sunday, March 18Sunday, June 10Sunday, August 5Sunday, October 7Sunday, December 9

Mountain Mission Pickup Dates in 2018Wednesday, April 11Wednesday, August 22Wednesday, December 19


Happy February – the month of LOVE! We have been excited to jump back into youth in Jan-uary. Our Sunday night TRIBE TIME is back in action and our Wednesday nights are focusing on The Story, just as many of yours are. I wanted to take a few minutes to share some LOVE from the TRIBE: 1.) The LOVE our church showed on December 17 at the Annual Youth Bake Auction was a continued blessing. Thanks to your LOVE of sweets and donations, we raised nearly $1,400. THANK YOU! It costs about $800 a week to rent ONE 15-passenger van for our youth to travel to church camp or mission trips in the summer. We normally

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Brandenburg United Methodist Church

Kelly Holley

Dear Families,

I hope you have all received your copies of The Story and are enjoying learning together. Following is our Sunday Schedule for February: Feb. 4 Chapter 3 Feb. 11 Chapter 4 Feb. 18 Chapter 5 Feb. 25 Chapter 6

We will be covering The Story in children’s church for children in kindergarten through grade 4. Children in grades 5 and 6 are invited to attend worship serv-ice and learn more during the sermon series. As a church, we are encouraging small group participation as we delve into The Story this year. Sunday School is a wonderful way for you and your children to be “on the same page” as you go deeper into The Story.

Blessings! Ms. Val

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need 2-3 of these for each trip and that exhausts a huge part of our budget, so this auction allows us the oppor-tunity to enjoy other events throughout the year. 2.) We LOVE participating in SERVE SUNDAYS the first Sunday of each month. Thank you for being pa-tient with our youth as they are stepping out of their comfort zones and learning how to serve in the church in a variety of capacities. I strongly believe these kinds of services NOW are fostering the church of our near future. 3.) We’d LOVE to have you share with us! Many of our youth are not familiar with members of our church just like many members of our church, who do not have youth age kiddos, are not familiar with our TRIBE. I’d love to have you share your STORY with our TRIBE on Sunday nights during TRIBE TIME at 6:30 p.m. Just a few minutes of your Christian journey and maybe even a brief devotion for us so that we can connect with our church members more. If you are interested and will-ing, please email me at [email protected] or call/text me at 270-668-7256 or grab me at church on Sundays or Wednesdays! I’d love to get you in front of our youth! Upcoming events that I could use some help/chap-erones/drivers for:Sunday, February 4 – Tribe Super Bowl Party in FLC. Primarily need food donations, clean-up help and chaperones. Saturday, February 17 – Paoli Peaks Ski/Tubing Trip. Drivers and chaperones needed.

As always, love in Christ, Kelly

February 4 Youth Serve Sunday9:00 a.m. Contemporary ServiceUshers: Matt Collard, Reece McElfresh, Megan Corley, Madelyn Collard, Cole Corley, Nate HolleyGreeters: Lawson King, Brett Wilson, JD WilsonCommunion: Cailtyn Calarco, Whitley Wardrip

11 a.m. Traditional ServiceUshers: Molley Aebersold, Abby Nelson, Brooks Nelson, Kurt Aebersold, Julia JonesGreeters: Emma Ward, Natalie Nelson, Abby NelsonCommunion: Abby Nelson, Emma WardRegistrants: Molley Aebersold, Brooks NelsonAttendance: Brooks Nelson

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ORGANIZED 1829FEBRUARY 2018 EDITIONPASTOR: Jeff Carter

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:00 A.M.SUNDAY WORSHIP: 9:00 and 11:00 A.M.

PASTOR’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.brandenburgumc.comCHURCH PHONE NUMBER: (270) 422-2810

CHURCH FAX NUMBER: 270-422-5771

(1) Billie Jackey (2) Martin Barksdale, Jane Slinger (3) Thomas Wilson (4) Geraldine Furlough (5) Julie Hill, Leigh Anne Lusk Bruner, William Reed (6) Pastor Jeff Carter (7) Sue Applegate, Ella Gupton (8) Valerie Goins, Alice Tucker (9) Shelia Harper, Branden Nevitt, Collins Scott (10) Derek Hardy, Jennifer McCarthy, Mimi Wilson (11) Danny Ernst, Mary Janes (12) Cherie Erskine, Roxanne Miles, Julie Sutton (13) Marlee Fackler (14) Glenn Dame, James Glenn (15) Ezekiel Doutaz, Christopher Ernst, Lindsey Frank, Benjamin

Kearton, Jim Price, Doug Vowels (16) Kathy Anderson, Kevin Lusk, Emily Redman, Sheila Sager (17) Callen Murray (18) Megan Fackler, Charles Richmond (19) Riata Hayden, Jennifer Whitman (22) Kelly Holley (23) William Applegate II, Jo Lynn Cannady, Aimee Goldsmith, Glen Wilson (24) Tammy Cannady, Dave Mitcham (26) Brooks Nelson (27) Brenda Brown, Roman Schwartz (28) Eddie Sipes

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