Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church “To Know Christ and Make Him Known”

An Encouraging Word

Volume 22, Issue 4

July, August, 2018

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A big story hit the sports world on June 14, 2018.

The CBS Sports website shared the details that

got the attention of many TV sports broadcasters. A

French middle school basketball player is dominat-

ing games played on courts with the eight foot rims that are the standard

height for that age. His name is Oliver Rioux. He’s 12 years old and stands

six foot ten inches tall! He’s two foot taller than most of his fellow players!

That is big news!

News about giant-sized people catch our attention. We’re fascinated by

stories about tall people. We can’t seem to get enough information about

them. Even details about tall people that lived in Old Testament times leave

us wanting to know more. Genesis 6, Ezekiel 32:27 and Numbers 13:33 tell

us about the Nephilim a race of giant people who were the product of di-

vine beings (thought to have been fallen angels) having relations with hu-

man women. And who hasn’t heard about David, a young Jewish boy, who

did battle with the giant Goliath? Stories about

these giants fascinate us. Giants are formidable

and they seemingly are guaranteed victory.

I guess that’s why our fascination with giants

often turns to fear when we consider facing the

ones that tower over our lives. Fear is the common

human response when confronting formidable

things that threaten our lives. The Old Testament

book of Numbers chapters 13 and 14 record the

reaction of the Israelites when their military scouts

first checked-out the land God gave them to inhab-

it and they encountered giants. Basically, they told

God that they couldn’t live there. “We saw the Ne-

philim there. We seemed like grasshoppers in our

own eyes, and we looked the same to them”

IN THIS ISSUE

Deaths / Backpack Blessings / Holy Yo- 2/3 ga / Men’s Breakfast Youth & Children’s 4/5 Ministries VBS 6/8 Puzzles 9 Back To School Event 10/ / Prime Timers 11 Humor / Quizzes / 12/ Announcements 13 Servant’s Schedules / 14/ Bible Study / Sermons 15

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Helen Colliver, mother of Danny Colliver and his wife, Phyllis, passed away on June 7, 2018, at the age of 93. Charles Davidson, brother of Coburn and his wife, Susan, passed away on June 21, 2018, at the age of 88. Linda Waterfield, aunt of Kenny Waterfield, passed away on June 22, 2018, at the age of 82. Mary Loomis, sister of Carol Sue King, passed away on June 24, 2018, at the age of 82.

Prayers and love to their families and friends.

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E ven though summer is in full gear, we are still continu-

ing to collect items for energy packs sent home with

elementary children in need. We want to keep the support

coming throughout the summer because it helps so much

once the school year begins again. Any items you wish to

donate can be placed in the receptacle in the Narthex. If any-

one is interested in helping with this ministry in other ways,

please see Sandra Kirk or Tina Schram. Thank you!

July Item of the Month: chicken noodle soup

August Item of the Month: granola bars

(Numbers 13:33). The Israelites compared their power to the power of the giants they saw

and they gave up. Don’t we tend to do the same thing when we encounter the giants of fear,

discouragement, loneliness, worry and the like? During threatening times like these, fol-

lowers of Jesus tend to forget what the Israelites forgot. The Lord is with us so do not be

afraid of the giants! The Lord is bigger than any giant we face! David experienced this

when he faced the giant Goliath and defeated him. That’s why years later David described

what he had learned about giants by using the following words in the 23rd Psalm, “Even

though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You (God)

are with me…”

David learned that he didn’t have to fear giants. He could defeat them because the Lord

was with him! And we can defeat them too! Sunday, August 5th we’ll begin to take a look

at how the Lord can help us defeat the giants in our lives. I think you’ll agree, this is the

really big news! —Pastor Mike

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G ail Erhardt will be leading a new session of “Holy

Yoga” beginning on Wednesday, July 11th through

August 1st at the church’s Murphy Pavilion. This will be a

Sunset Beginners class from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. A $3.00 dona-

tion per week would be appreciated.

“Holy Yoga: is experiential worship created to deepen peo-

ple’s connection to Christ. The sole purpose is to facilitate a

Christ-honoring experience that offers an opportunity to believers and non-believers alike to

authentically connect to God through His work, worship and wellness.” This is your oppor-

tunity to check out Holy Yoga! This sunset class will focus on beginner poses, breathing and

connecting with God. Bring a mat or a few will be available to borrow.

M en’s Breakfast for the Soul will not be meeting in July or

August. We look forward to seeing all men (of all ages)

when we resume in September. The next Men’s Breakfast for the

Soul will be Saturday, September 8th from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

The group will meet the 2nd Saturday in each month, September

through June. So mark the dates on your calendar and plan to

attend! Each time we will enjoy a great breakfast, pray together

and listen to a guest speaker who will share his God Story of how

he has seen God at work in his life or those situations in which he

has found himself. This is a great way to start your weekend! Come

join us for God Time, Good Food, and a time to see how God in working in the lives of men

at Mt. Nebo UMC. If you have suggestions for speakers or would like to share your God

story with other men, please contact Bill Henry or Dan Reed. If you are part of a small

group and your group would like to host one of the breakfasts and be the chefs, please sign

up for one of the dates for the 2018—2019 year.

For The Soul

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Youth Summer Serve

T his summer, Mt Nebo youth are working together to reach out to others and share the love of Christ. The summer focus is service- learning more about Christ by doing what he calls

each of us to do—Serve.

Youth Summer Serve began June 12th, when they, along with 4 adult chaperones, worked at Matthew 25 Ministries. The youth and adults helped with the paint mission of Matthew 25 Minis-tries.

A team of high schoolers and middle school youth spent the week helping at Mt Nebo VBS- Several high school youth worked with adults as paddle crew leaders for a class group, were part of the drama team for the Bible Story, and ran the video and sound for the opening and closing each day. Middle school youth were the actors for the Bible sto-ry rotation and helped small groups do the activities following the story. One of our youth was the puppeteer for the week, giving life to the Riv-er Otter mascot for the week.

On June 26th a team of 14 youth and 5 adults organized and hosted carnival games and activities for Joni and Friends family retreat at Shawnee State Lodge. Joni and Friends is an international ministry that helps meet the needs of persons with disabilities and their families. While many of our youth may not have experience working with children with disabili-ties, they lacked nothing when working with these families to show the love of Christ.

Youth Summer Serve will continue through July with another opportunity to serve at Matthew 25 Ministries and working with our community for the Backpack giveaway.

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—Brenda Reed, Discipleship Coordinator

JAM Celebrates Summer

J AM (Jesus and Me) celebrated the past year and start

of summer vacation with a trip to Doscher’s Candy

Company in Newtown, Ohio. The group went on a facto-

ry tour, watching candy canes be made.

JAM will begin meeting again on the 2nd and 4th Mon-

days, 6 PM—

7 PM, when the Fall discipleship schedule begins.

JAM is for all children who are in kindergarten

through third grade. For more information about

JAM, please contact Brenda Reed, Discipleship

Coordinator.

Back to School Breakfast

M onday, August 13th, it’s “Bring a Friend to 4—5 Breakfast.”

Breakfast will be served at the church at 8:30 AM. After break-

fast we will spend time playing games and enjoying being God’s children. The Back to

School Breakfast will be 8:30 AM—9:30 AM at the church building!

A small group will start for upper elementary students beginning to meet in early September.

Watch for details and schedule in the September/ October newsletter!

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Rolling River Rampage VBS 2018

June 18—22

T hroughout the week over eighty chil-

dren learned ways to experience a ride

of a lifetime with God. On the ‘river of life,

they learned acceptance on the river, adven-

ture on the river, joy on the river, peace on

the river, and rest on the river. Each day

highlighted an encounter someone had with

Jesus—calling the disciples, accepting Mary

and Martha, walking with Zacchaeus, the

Last Supper, and the Great Commission. Bi-

ble story, music, snack, craft, science, and

games all helped the children gain a greater

understanding of each Bible story and what

it means for them.

Watch for date and details for

the 2019 VBS at Mt Nebo!

God Called Many to Serve at VBS

T here were nearly 40 adults and

youth who helped in a ‘hands on’

way to make this year’s VBS a great expe-

rience for the children. I am grateful for

all they did and the love they shared.

People served at VBS for many reasons,

but one thing I know for sure, the time,

love, and commitment they showed as

they worked with the children displayed

the love of God in real ways. We are not

always sure what God is doing, but we

know His mighty power was working

wonders in the lives of the children at

VBS as well as touching their families’

lives. These adults and youth served be-

cause that is where God called them to be

- they are seed planters of the Gospel,

getting the soil of the children’s hearts

ready to open up to God.

If you would like to make a difference for

Jesus in the lives of children at Mt Nebo

and would like to help in some way with

children’s or youth ministry, I would

love to share the opportunities with you!

—Brenda Reed, Discipleship Coordinator

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Hamersville Community Back To School Event

Tuesday, July 31st, 6—8p

At Hamersville School

Here is how you can help send a child

back to school with the basic needs.

Buy a

Backpack

and fill it

with the following items:

Spiral Notebook * Pack of Pencils

2 Pocket Folders * 1 Glue Stick

Safety Scissors * 24 Count Crayons

Box of Colored Pencils

Small Pencil Sharpener

--Please have backpacks at church by Sunday, July 29--

Thank You

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—Bonnie Oney, Reporter

Prime Timers’ Summer Activities

T hirty-one Prime Timers and guests attended the

Dailey & Vincent Concert at the Red Barn Conven-

tion Center on May 12th. They were treated to a wonder-

ful evening of good old Country and Gospel music! We

thank Susan Davidson for coordinating this very enjoyable event.

We hope you Seniors will come and join us for our Independence Day

Picnic on Saturday, July 7, at 7PM at the home of Dorothy Roush in Mt

Orab. Please bring a side dish to share. Meat and drinks will be provid-

ed. The Encore group will once again be sharing their music with us. We

know you will enjoy the evening. Be sure to sign up at the table in the

church narthex, so we will know how many to expect. Hope to see you

there!

Pearls Of Wisdom

H erb Caen said, “A man begins cutting his

wisdom teeth the first time he bites off more

than he can chew”. Though his tongue may have

been planted firmly in his cheek, right next to said

wisdom teeth, we do indeed learn from our mis-

takes — including the mistake of thinking we can

handle more than we can, or that we know more than we do, or that we don’t need

anyone’s help (including God’s).

As far back as Old Testament times, people collected “wisdom sayings” into

books from which we can still learn. Foundational to the book of Proverbs attribut-

ed to King Solomon, is this first nugget of wisdom: “The fear of the LORD is the

beginning of knowledge” (1:7).

May we cut the “wisdom teeth” of our lives not by foolishly overestimation our-

selves but by following God.

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Preaching

O ne Sunday a farmer went to church.

When he entered, he saw that he and

the preacher were the only ones present.

The preacher asked the farmer if he wanted

him to go ahead and preach. The farmer

said, “I’m not too smart, but if I went to

feed my cattle and only one showed up I’d

feed him.” So the minister began his ser-

mon.

One hour passed, then two hours, then

two and a half hours. The preacher finally

finished and came down to ask the farmer

how he had liked the sermon.

The farmer answered slowly, “I’m not too

smart, but if I went to feed my cattle and

only one showed up, I sure wouldn’t feed

him all the hay.”

Sacred

T he minister’s new secretary, a former

worker in the Pentagon, was busily

reorganizing her boss’s filing system. She

labeled one drawer “Sacred” and the other

“Top Sacred.”

Temptation “Opportunity knocks only once,” one

preacher warned his flock, “but temptation

bangs on your door for years.”

Usher

T he retiring usher was instructing his

youthful successor in the details of his

office. “And remember, we have nothing but

good, kind Christians in this church—until

you try to put someone else in their pew.”

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July — Robert & Kristine Brookover

August — Jim Luckadoo & Joyce Barger

To volunteer as a Greeter and Usher

for the 9 am service,

please contact Harlan Moore.

If you would like to have “The Mt. Nebo News” newsletter emailed to you and be among the first to read it and see it in color, just email me your request and I’ll add your ad-dress to the list. Of course, you can always read the current and back issues on Mt. Nebo’s website, www.mtneboumcoh.com. Nancy Moore, Editor nancymoore@roadrunner.com

Mortgage as of June 30, 2018:

$543,692

Answer to Bible Quizzes on Page 15

The Bible: A Progressive

Revelation of God Wednesdays at 10 am, Classroom 3

Join Rev. David James as he leads this study

of a walk of faith through the Bible,

beginning with Genesis.

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9:00 AM 11:00 AM

July 7/1 Elise Starkey Mike & Jodi Keller

7/8 Alyssa Eubanks Jim & Jennifer Brossenne

7/15 Kristi Hansel Josh & Erin Edminsten

7/22 Jodi Keller Janet & Kelly Hahn

7/29 Kristina Waterfield Emily Meyers & S. Kirk

August 8/5 Elise Starkey Jenny Flores & Diana Starkey

8/12 Jodi Keller Tina Nolen & Linda Wash

8/19 Kristi Hansel Neal & Pam Massengill

8/26 Alyssa Eubanks Jason & Samantha Stratton

9:00 AM 11:00 AM

July 7/1 C. Graham/Leah Waterfield Austin & Addison Brossenne

7/8 Leah & Logan Waterfield Kenna Stratton/Austin Brossenne

7/15 Leah Waterfield/J. Eubanks Bradlee Nay/Kenna Stratton

7/22 Camryn Graham/Stella Keller Emma Bruan/Bradlee Nay

7/29 Stella Keller/Jennah Eubanks Kenna Stratton

August 8/5 Leah Waterfield/C. Graham Emma Bruan/Addison Brossenne

8/12 Leah Waterfield/Stella Keller Austin Brossenne/Kenna Stratton

8/19 Jennah Eubanks/Stella Keller Emma Bruan/Addison Brossenne

8/26 Jennah Eubanks/C. Graham Addison & Austin Brossenne

9:00 AM 11:00 AM

July 7/1 Alyssa Eubanks Jenny Flores

7/8 Lori Sams Brenda Reed

7/15 Heather Fite K. Hahn & S. Stratton

7/22 Kellie Day TBA

7/29 Carol Ann King Shelly Arn

August

8/5 Virgie Luck Diana Starkey

8/12 Lori Sams Natalie Cook

8/19 T. & S. Wesley TBA

8/26 Kellie Day Tara Zinser

If you are not going to be

at church on a Sunday

you’re scheduled for Chil-

dren’s Church, please feel

free to trade with someone

else on the list. If you make

arrangements to trade,

please let me know. This

allows us time to have it

printed correctly in the bul-

letin and get the materials

to the right person in a

timely manner. Brenda’s

cell phone—513-509-8498.

Thank you so much for

serving in this ministry at

Mt. Nebo UMC.

—Brenda Reed,

Discipleship Coordinator

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Answer to Bible Quizzes on Page 13

Top — A (See John 9:6-7)

Bottom — C (See Numbers 17:1-11, specifically v. 8)

“MT. NEBO NEWS”

Is On Our Website

WWW.MTNEBOUMCOH.COM

Have you downloaded

the new church directory

on your devices yet? Go to

www.InstantChurchDirectory.com

/app and follow directions. Call

or email Nancy Moore for help

and to change or add to the di-

rectory.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

2nd. Monday of Month, 6 — 7 pm, Narthex

Men’s Shoulder to Shoulder Share Group

Sundays, 4:00 pm, Administration Bldg.

The Bible: A Progressive Revelation of God

Wednesdays, 10 am, Classroom 3

Verna Mae’s Home Bible Study

Thursdays, 4:00 pm, 9292Daugherty Marks Rd.

Sons of Thunder

Thursdays, 1st — 3rd, 8:00 pm, Admin. Bldg.

Women’s Hand to Hand Share Group

Saturdays, 8:45 am, Church to Lake Manor Rest.

July & August Sermon Topics

July 1 – O Taste and See, the Lord Is Good

(Greg Stover preaching)

July 8 – The Love of God: Pursues Us

July 15 – The Love of God Encourages

Us To Look Up

July 22 – Greg Stover preaching

July 29 – Daniel Miller preaching

New Series: Defeating Your Giants

August 5 – Defeating Fear

August 12 – Defeating Discouragement

August 19 – Defeating Loneliness

August 26 – Defeating Worry

Invite Friends and Family to Worship!

Service Times:

9:00 - 10:00 AM Worship with Hymns

(Children’s Church)

10:15 - 11:00 AM Sunday School Program

Heart Shapers (Pre-School - 5th grade)

Middle School and High School

Adult Classes

11:00 - 12:00 PM Worship with Band

(Children’s Church)

*Nursery Provided at 9:00 & 11:00

Our Mission: To Know Christ and Make Him Known

Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church

11693 St. Rt. 774

Bethel, OH 45106

Pastor Mike Starkey

Phone: 937-379-1225

Fax: 937-379-9038