Centenary United Methodist Church

429 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY

Vol. 19 No. 2 502.633.4510 February 2015

February Sermon Schedule

February 1, 2015 Communion Sunday 1 Corinthians 8: 1—13 “It’s Not What You Know But Who”

February 8, 2015

Mark 1: 29—39

“The Need to Renew”

February 15, 2015 2 Corinthians 4: 3—6 “Reflecting the Light”

February 22, 2015 First Sunday of Lent Have a Heart for Senior’s Offering Matthew 5: 1—12 “Well Bless Your Heart” (Week 1 of Lenten Sermon Series: “Stuff We Wish Jesus Hadn’t Said: Reflections on the Sermon on the Mount.”)

Our Sunday Worship Schedule

Contemporary Worship 8:48 am

Traditional Worship 11:00 am

Sunday School 10:00 am

Join us on Wednesday Nights

Meal 5:30 pm

Bible Study 6:30 pm

CYF—Youth 6:30 pm

Children’s Ministry 6:30 pm

Choir 7:45 pm

February Birthdays

1 Heidi Adams

Robert Raisor

1 Jamie Smith

3 Debra Reid

8 Diana Beaton

Coy Crowe

9 Bob Ethington

Jon Riggs

10 Mei-Le Bradley

Lorrie Hawkins

Aubrey Hughes Bates

11 Charlotte Bond

Bernice Nichols

Faye Rice

12 Patty Burks

Ashley Ethington

Ronnie Freels

Cheryl Gibbons

Meg Glueck

13 Tracy Gayle

John Gerlach

Greg Horn

Blake Shelton

14 David Price

Sarah Smith

15 Harold Hawkins

17 Kim DeCandia

Ted Igleheart

Cayden McIntyre

18 Jacob Coleman

John Andrew Greulich Jr.

19 Pen Waggener

20 Paul Gayle

21 Caroline Husband

David Leo Greulich

22 Tony Husband

24 Leigh Burnett

25 Donna Meador

Pauletta Stovall

26 Mark Knowles

28 Shirley Luttrell

March Newsletter Items Due February 18, 2015

The Quilter’s will meet on Wednesday, February 25,

2015 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Room 206.

Bring a lunch and stay all day!

The Harriet Poynter/Lucile Smith Circle of United Methodist Women Meeting

is Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 2:00 pm (Fellowship Hall).

Is your daytime schedule busy ...join us for the “New Circle” Meeting which

meets in the evenings—Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 7:00 pm in Room

206.

If you would like to learn more about how you can serve or support the

United Methodist Women, call Linda Sanford 502.330.9524 or Bonnie Burks

Kroger Card Community Rewards:

Currently there are 26 households who have

signed up for the Kroger Community Reward Pro-

gram. These families shopped Kroger between

09/01/2014 and 11/30/20114 and generated

$557.49 back to Centenary! Imagine what we

could earn if all our families signed up! It is easy to

enroll, just go www.krogercommunityrewards.com

follow the prompts and enter your Kroger Plus

Card number and NPO Number (Centenary United

Methodist Church—Shelbyville) 10882. To verify

that you are enrolled correctly, you will see

Centenary UMC printed at the bottom of your

Kroger receipts.

Meal begins at 5:30 pm. Cost is $6.00 per person and $18.00 for a family of

three or more.

Please RSVP on the cards provided in church pews on Sunday morning or by

contacting the church office 502.633.4510 by Tuesday morning.

February 4th: Pork Tenderloin, Wild Rice, Broccoli, Rolls, Dessert

February 11th: Beef Stroganoff, Egg Noodles, Roasted Carrots, Bread, Dessert

February 18th: Ash Wednesday—No Meal

February 25th: Chicken Casserole, Caesar Salad, Bread, Dessert

Children’s & Youth

Bowling Sunday, February 15th 2:00 to 4:00 pm

Kingpin Lanes—9525 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY

(Open for preschool through 12th Grade)

Come out and join the fun!

Please bring along a gently used/new coat and or scarf

to be donated to a child at Kids Korner. There is no cost

for bowling or shoes, but bring along money for snacks

and drinks. Sign-up sheets are located outside room 206

and in the fellowship hall.

For more information, contact Sarah Krauss

centenary.children@twc.com

Barnabas Pals

If you are a college student or graduate student and would like to be matched up with a Barnabas Pal for the

school year, please download (church website under the youth tab) an informational sheet and return to the

Church. Office. Make sure to include email addresses as well as a mailing address. In addition, if there are any

members who would like to be a Barnabas Pal for one of our Centenary Students, please contact the Church

Office 502.633.4510.

Church Council Meeting Minutes

December 15, 2014

- Kim Aitken - Matt Bell * - Buddy Bowles

* - Kay Burney * - Jim Coots - Larry Crouch

* - Donald Durden - Jeff Gaither * - Emily Henderson

* - Trisha Hobbs - Meg Hughes * - Willard Knipp

* - Donna Meador * - David Pratt * - Louise Pratt

- Barry Sanford * - Clyde Tharp * - Bill Tuttle

* - Denotes those in attendance

Donna Meador called the meeting to order at 6:34 and welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Instead of sharing a devotional with the council, Donna Meador asked that members share blessings we

have experienced or seen this Advent season. Many of the blessings shared centered on various Christmas

programs...children’s programs in the community and our combined Christmas worship service with pre-

schoolers through octogenarians sharing their musical gifts. Other blessings shared included a colleague’s

memorial service and participation of youth in worship services (Clara Henderson assisting Clyde Tharp with

the offering last week; Clyde’s granddaughters both serving yesterday, with Tristen singing and Kaden col-

lecting the offering). Clyde Tharp closed the time of sharing in prayer.

Donna then asked that the minutes of the November 17, 2014 meeting be approved. There were two cor-

rections requested; Michael Watts is the correct name in lieu of Watson on page two, and a typo on page

one concerning the handout from the Staff-Parish Relations Committee. Jim Coots made a motion that the

minutes be accepted with the two corrections. Buddy Bowles seconded the motion and the minutes were

approved.

Donna next addressed the Consent Agenda Reports. The Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) and Trus-

tees Committee reports were added to those initially sent. Clyde Tharp made a motion to accept the Con-

sent Agenda Reports with the two added reports. Bill Tuttle seconded the motion and these were accepted.

Exceptions and items for discussion were then addressed.

Bill Tuttle spoke first for the Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC). The SPRC interviewed Sarah Krauss

for the position of Director of Children’s Ministries. She is young, energetic, and qualified. It is the recom-

mendation of the SPRC to approve hiring Sarah Krauss for this position. Clyde Tharp seconded the recom-

mendation and the recommendation was approved. Bill then reported that the SPRC had tabled discussion

on the hiring policy at their last meeting in order to conduct the interview. This will be addressed after the

first of the year.

Donald Durden spoke next for the Finance Committee. Clyde Tharp was at a conference meeting on Tues-

day of this week and became aware of a change made with the Affordable Care Act that affects the handling

of health insurance for full-time employees. Donald has been checking on other possible changes this week

and has been working with outside tax experts to assure that we comply with changes. Bill Tuttle made a

motion to redirect the amount currently used to pay the medical insurance for the Director of Student Minis-

tries (staff budget line 7) into the salary budget line (staff budget line 6).

Church Council Minutes Cont.

Clyde Tharp seconded this motion and the motion was approved. Bill Tuttle made a motion to redirect

the amount currently paid as a housing allowance for the Director of Student Ministries (staff budget line

9) into the salary budget line (staff budget line 6) beginning on January 1, 2015. Clyde Tharp seconded

this motion and the motion was approved. Donald will continue to work through the changes and the

2015 Finance Committee and Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) members will be informed of any

additional reporting changes needed. Donald also handed out a copy of the current Financial Report for

members to review.

Donna Meador next discussed the summary of the finance survey conducted earlier this year. She stat-

ed that the theme is that we do not communicate enough about what we are doing as a church. People

want to see pictures and hear about activities more on Sunday mornings about Kids Korner, ramp builds,

and other activities. Clyde Tharp pointed out that this communication/feedback is good and now that

the comments are in writing it is time for action. Donna will put together a bulletin insert summary of

the results for the congregation. This insert will offer that members may view comments in the church

office.

Donna Meador asked if there was any other business. Buddy Bowles had received a call from Mayor

Tom Hardesty on Tuesday asking about a possible joint venture with us; an entrance into the gravel

parking lot from Main Street, a summer Farmer’s Market, and possible picnic tables. After some discus-

sion the consensus of the council was to ask for a written proposal that we can discuss and vote upon

before we agree to any possible venture.

Willard Knipp next gave his Pastor’s Report. As the Chair of the Nominations Committee, Willard stated

that Jim Cleveland has resigned from the Trustee’s Committee and the committee will need to find a re-

placement for that class. Willard also added that we are approaching $100,000 in the Endowment Fund.

On Thursday, he attended the District FRYSC Meeting at which Jordan gave her presentation on Human

Trafficking. He was a proud dad that day and her presentation will soon be posted on the school dis-

trict’s website. Willard stated that they are working out details for his January renewal leave. Clyde

Tharp, Bonnie Burks Gray, and Sydney Lawson will be providing pastoral care during the month and

speakers for each of the four Sunday mornings are set. The worship planning is done and there are just

a few last minute titles to be received yet.

Bill Tuttle stated that he is thankful that we have a full staff now.

Trisha Hobbs requested clarification on who approves vacant positions as we did not authorize the

church council to fill positions at the Charge Conference in November. Willard stated that the Church

Council is the approving body for vacancies during the year.

Donna Meador asked if there was any other new business. There was none and Donna asked Willard to

close the meeting with prayer. Willard asked the council to join in singing the Doxology as a closing.

The next meeting date will be January 19th.

Donna Meador adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Trisha Hobbs

Jordan Knipp , a CUMC senior attending Collins H.S. recently gave a presentation to the Shelby County

Public Schools Central Office on “Human Trafficking.”

To view her presentation go to:

http://video.cdn.schoolpointe.com/shelbycounty%2f2014%2f12%2fvideos%2f0b5aa805-5330-4187-a0e9-

3dbfc4c71aa2.mp4

Sunday, February 1st 6:00 pm is our Super Bowl Party at Matt Bell’s House

(93 Beechwood Avenue). RSVP to Matt Bell : centenary.cyf@twc.com

Jr/Sr High Ski Trip to Perfect North Slopes is

Saturday, February 7th. Registration forms are available online or posted

outside room 206 and in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $30.00 and includes ski/

snow board rental, lift ticket, snow tubing and lunch. All students in grades

6—12 are welcome to attend. We will meet at the church at 7:30 am and re-

turn at 9:00 pm. Students will need to bring extra money for snacks and sup-

per (fast food) on the way home. Don’t forget to dress in warm clothes

(dress in layers), gloves, sunglasses/goggles, toboggan, and a change of

clothes for the ride home. Sunday February 1st is the last day to register.

CYF/Youth Dominican Republic Mission Trip Meeting is Saturday, February

21st at 9:30 am .

Kids Korner

Saturday

February 21st

10:00 am to Noon

Children’s Ministry is looking for volunteers to serve on Sunday’s

(Substitute Teachers, Floaters, and Children’s Worship) and to

help out on Wednesday Nights. If you are interested (must have

completed Safe Sanctuary/Criminal Background check to volun-

teer) please contact Sarah Krauss, CUMC Director of Children’s

Ministry, centenary.children@twc.com

Children’s Ministry Leadership Team Meeting is Sunday, February 8th following the 11:00 am worship service in Fellowship Hall.

Don’t forget—to sign-up for the Children’s & Youth Bowling outing

on Sunday, February 15th—2:00 to 4:00 pm at Kingpin Lanes—

Sign up sheets are posted outside room 206 & Fellowship Hall.

Save the Date:

Easter Egg Hunt—Saturday, March 28th at Red Orchard Park

(704 Kentucky Street) Barn—2:00 to 4:00 pm

On the first day of Lent, pastors in many churches dip a finger in ashes (often made by burning palm branch-

es from the previous year’s Palm Sunday) and make a cross on parishioners’ foreheads.

God’s people have used ashes as a sign of mourning, humiliation and penitence. In the Old Testament, ashes were used as a purification offering. The New Testament speaks of repenting in “sackcloth and ashes” (Luke

10:13, NRSV).

On Ash Wednesday, Christians are pained because our sins — private and public — led to Jesus’ death. With

repentant hearts, we begin the season of Lent, knowing it leads to resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Join us for our Ash Wednesday Service on February 18th at 6:30 pm.

Ash Wednesday

The waiting game Life involves lots of waiting. We wait in

groups, in lines, in cars. We wait for packag-

es, for the bus, for the sun to rise. We wait

in doctors’ offices, at the post office, at the

DMV. Waiting implies we’re at someone

else’s mercy, but it’s also usually linked to

hope. Perhaps that’s why Paul Tillich called

waiting a metaphor for faith. Why would one

wait if there weren’t the firm belief that the

object of one’s wait will eventually material-

ize?

Waiting can be enervating, which is why

Isaiah 40:31 is so promising: “They who

wait upon the Lord shall renew their

strength.” Yet waiting is tough if you have

nothing to do while waiting. That’s why

Jesus, when talking about waiting, also

talked about working — work for the night is

coming. Sometimes it’s less tiring to work

than it is to wait.

There’s a lot of waiting during Lent. You’re

waiting for a payoff. You’re waiting for the

Resurrection. You’re waiting for spiritual

growth. And then you realize this isn’t wait-

ing at all. It’s life. It’s joy. It’s opportunity.

It’s blessing.

Seventy

years By the time you’re 70 years old, you will have spent

nearly a quarter of a century sleeping. The average

person spends about 23 years of his or her life in bed.

Here are estimates of how most Americans spend

their waking hours during those 70 years:

11 years working

8 years in leisure pursuits

6 years eating

5 years grooming

4 years being educated

3 years talking

2 years reading

6 months worshiping God

Perhaps Sunday morning worship

isn’t as long as it seems.

Remember in Prayer

With our PRAYER…

Buddy Bowles Mark Burks Keegan Burney Chuck & Geri Cicchella

Renee Clark Cinda Compton Melvin Cook Glenn & Renee Dreher

John Gerlach Jan Huggins Dottie Miller Roger & Bernice Nichols

Peter Palmer Wanda Pendleton Gary & Lula Polston Duanne Puckett

Robert Raisor Caroll & Faye Rice Bill Schooley Meghan Stucker

Eloise Terhune Judith Waddell Matt Wall, Jr. Diana Witten

David Zopff

Lucy Armistead (Mary Lou Madigan Daughter) Sally Auer (Friend of Bonnie Burks Gray)

Ron & Hazel Benzing (Friends of Carla Gerding) Christy Bitzer (Friend of Sarah Bell)

D.O. Burden (Friend of Joyce Cassin) Serena Callier (Friend of Kathy Taylor)

Frank Curry (Friend of Marilyn Macfarlane) Fran Ernspiker (Renee Clark’s Mother)

Kurt Fagan (Garry Polsten’s Cousin) Christy Feeney (Friend of Kim Aitken)

Sarah Gerber (Friend of Kate Raisor) Julie Hernandez (Friend of Kate Raisor)

Horine Family (Friends of Amy Waggener) Peggy Igleheart (Ted & Libby’s Daughter)

Marcia James (Duanne Puckett’s Sister) Walter Jennings (Andrew Prescott’s Uncle)

Anna Jones (Barbara Scott’s Cousin) Tracy Logan (Friend of Renee Clark)

Keaton McMurray (Friend of Don Ernst) Robin Millard (Friend of Bill & Margaret Tuttle)

Nick Netherton (Alexandra Netherton’s Brother) Abby O’Brien (Friend of Peggy Igleheart)

Linda Parson (Friend of Don Ernst) Anita Raush (Kathy Taylor’s Aunt)

Jennifer Settle Reese (Daughter-in-law of Jon & Janice Riggs) Lorna Shanly & Frank Shanly (Friends of Bonnie Burks Gray)

Alex Shepherd (Kate Raisor’s Friend’s Son) Blake Sullivan (Friend of Eileen Smith)

Kristie Tolson (Kate Raisor’s Cousin) Earl Warford (Eleanor Warford’s Brother)

Alex Wente (Friend of Kate Raisor) Rita Wilkins (Karen Whittle’s Mother)

Nancy Williamson’s Family Christians in the Middle East

Our Military & Our Leaders

Our Sympathy & Condolences to the following Families:

Dickie Phillips for the loss of his Father, Richard Phillips on January 2, 2015.

Pastor Willard for the loss of his Great-Grandmother.

Dear CUMC Family:

Thank you for the flowers, cards, visits, and all of the prayers expressed

for my Father and my family during this time of grief. Our loss is Heaven’s

gain. May we all reach our heavenly goal!

In Christ’s Love,

Dickie Phillips & Family