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December 2013 Newsletter.TRANSCRIPT
Volume LXII, Issue 12
A Message from the D.S.
December 2013
The East
Kentuckian
District Calendar
Dec 25—Merry Christ-
mas!
Jan 1—Happy New Year!
Jan 4—Teen Quiz at Cor-
bin
Jan 18—Children’s Quiz
at Richmond First
Jan 23—District Advi-
sory Council Mtg. at Mt.
Sterling, 6 PM
Feb 8—Teen Ski Day
Feb 4, 6, 11, 13—
Regional Pastor’s and
Staff Round-Table Mtg.
at 6:00, Locations to be
announced
Feb. 14—Happy Valen-
tine’s Day
Feb 28-Mar 1—District
BLAST at Maysville
Mar 1—Children’s Quiz-
Finals at Lloyd Church
Mar 2-8—Nazarene
World Week of Prayer
Mar 6—District Advisory
Council Mtg. at Mt. Ster-
ling, 6 PM
Harold Berrian
District Superintendent
Eastern Kentucky District
Church of the Nazarene
1212 Bath Ave,
6th Floor, Suite 8
Ashland , KY 41101 Phone/Fax—606-329-0105
E-Mail—
www.ekynazarene.org
Boards & Committees General Superintendent in
Jurisdiction
Dr. Eugenio R. Duarte
District Superintendent
Rev. Harold Berrian
Office Secretary
Rose Callaway
District Secretary
Rose Callaway
District Treasurer
Rev. Jim Webster
Advisory Board
Carson Castleman
Chuck Copley
Rev. Larry Dillon Bette Edwards
Rev. David Robirds
Rev. James Webster
Ministerial Studies Board
Lonnie Blosser
Roger Bonzo
Sandra Good
Meredith Moser
Curtis Napier, Sr.
Roy Penix
Robert D. Pocai
Wes Shoemaker, Sr.
Ministerial Credentials Board
Kevin Campbell
Scott Hill
David Mills
Garrett Mills
James Muncy
David Robirds
David Rodgers
Steve Wheeler
Court of Appeals
Rev. Carl Baker
Lola Brickey
Rev. Scot Crothers
Howard Slibeck
Finance Committee
Advisory Board, Dept. Heads,
District Sec., District Treas.
Rev. Scot Crothers
Rev. Bud Hafley
Dianne Hall
Rev. Norman Potter
Marie Raney
Regina Robertson
Rev. Wes Shoemaker, Jr.
Howard Slibeck
On a mission to reach Eastern Kentucky and our world for Jesus Christ
LIFE IS LIKE A CUP OF COFFEE (Author Unknown)
A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university
professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.
Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of
coffee and an assortment of cups - porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain looking, some
expensive, some exquisite - telling them to help themselves to the coffee.
When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said: "If you noticed, all the
nice looking expensive cups have been taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones.
While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your
problems and stress.
Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In most cases it is just more
expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink. What all of you really wanted was
coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups... And then you began eyeing
each other's cups.
Now consider this: Life is the coffee. The jobs, money and position in society are the cups.
They are just tools to hold and contain Life, and the type of cup we have does not define, nor
change the quality of life we live.
Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee. Savor the coffee, not
the cups! The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of
everything. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!!
Nazarene Missions
Lola Brickey, President
PO Box 2183
Ashland, KY 41105-2183
606.325.3455
Howard Slibeck, Treasurer
100 Sunset Court
Ashland, KY 41101
606.329.1969
Thank you for using your Kroger cards, obtained from the Basket Ministry during the NMI convention, to support the Basket Ministry in Corbin. The
Basket Ministry is a Church of the Nazarene recognized Compassionate Ministry Center. In October, a record 223 families were ministered to with 8 giving their hearts to Christ. In November, that record was broken when 303 families were assisted! Need to obtain more Kroger cards or more information about the Basket
Ministry? Contact Lorie—606.215.6285 or [email protected] All
donations to the Basket Ministry are tax deductible.
Thank you for your generous giving to the World Evangelism Fund through the Thanksgiving Offering and Faith Promise. Your faithfulness provides support for over 700 missionaries
around the world. This holiday season as you gather with your family, remember to pray for our missionaries who are away from their families.
EASTERN KENTUCKY DISTRICT NMI EKDNMI
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF JOE & CHERYL YOUNG, HANNAH, JONATHAN AND BECKY. They are from EKD and are raising support before they leave next summer for another Creative Access volunteer assignment for the Church of the Nazarene. In their new
assignment they will be training ministry leaders, improving the Course of Study program for pastors, creating discipleship materials for
Unreached People and assisting in field office administration.
THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP: 1) Pray for their family and ministry. 2) Support them financially through a monthly or one-time gift. 3) Follow their ministry journey on their blog: STEADFASTPILGRIMS.WORDPRESS.COM 4) Schedule them to share about their ministry at your
church. [email protected] or 513.401.3240
Make checks payable to: Nazarene Global Treasury Services, 17001 Prairie Star Parkway,
Lenexa, KS 66220, Earmark: Joe Young | Asia-Pacific | Global Serve
Nazarene Youth International
Allan Krebs, President
11996 Kite Lane
Union, KY 41091
859-485-6833
Sherry Storms, Treasurer
191 Sawyers Rd.
Keavy, KY 40737
606-280-4800
SKI Day Saturday Feb. 15th @ Perfect North Slopes
WINTER JAM Feb.
21st @ US Bank
Arena (Cincinnati)
March 15th @ Rupp
Arena Lexington
CAMP DATES:
Jr. High –July 9th-13th
Sr. High—July 13th-17th
THANKS FOR ALL
THE PRAYERS FOR
OUR SON-IN-LAW
STEVE. HE IS HOME!
PLEASE CONTINUE
TO PRAY FOR HIM.
Teen camp has changed up a little.
Dates are as follows: Jr. High camp will begin on
Wednesday July 9th and end on Sunday July 13th.
Sr. High will begin on Sunday July 13th and end on
Thursday July 17th. Cost is $120.00 if pre-register
$150.00 if not pre-registered by deadline date!
If a student brings a friend (not from your church or
youth group) that student will receive $10 off his camp
fee & get $10 to spend at snack shack.
SKI /SNOW TUBING DAY
SATURDAY FEB. 15TH
9AM-5PM @ PERFECT NORTH SLOPES
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE DUE TO STUDENT STATE
TESTING
Prices as follows: Admission for 8hr. Skiing -$33
Ski/Snowboard rental-$15
Snow Tubing for 8 hrs.-$33
Sunday School Ministries
David B. Mills, Chairperson
10201 Meadow Glen Dr.
Independence, KY 41051
859-912-4163
Vivian Nelson, Treasurer
1613 ST. Anthony Cir. #1
Ft. Wright, KY 41011
859-344-8074
Get ready for an experience that will change your life! Imagine children, students,
and adults journeying together, joining God in taking the ordinary moments of
our lives and making them extraordinary.
During Lent, most people will be participating by fasting or giving other things up, so why not go a step further?
Ashes to Fire allows youth and adults to reflect on what God is teaching them; it
creates an intentional and intensive fellowship with Jesus by guiding you in wor-ship, personal Bible study, daily devotions, spiritual essays, and original worship
songs of adoration, praise, and testimony for 14 weeks.
This downloadable church planning kit includes: Service Planning Resources - Contains 14 sermon outlines and service prepa-
ration instructions for each week Media Resources - Powerpoint presentations, creative storytelling scripts, expe-
riential worship station instructions, promotional video, student and adult
Bible studies for all 14 weeks of Ashes to Fire. Children's Resources - contains activity sheets and leader's guide for both early
childhood and elementary age levels
Eastern Kentucky Statistics Because People Matter
Last Last Last Last Last Last
Church SS Yr SS MW
Yr
MW RL Yr RL Church SS Yr SS MW
Yr
MW RL Yr RL
Ashland Zone
Corbin-Cumberland
Zone con't
Argillite 40 44 55 64 62 70 London 39 47 53 54 130 170
Ashland First ** NR 103 NR 115 282 261 Middlesboro 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ashland Grace 74 89 91 123 229 271 Mount Vernon 22 24 29 27 44 40
Ashland Plaza 45 77 71 75 158 155 Pineville 8 8 18 23 26 26
Cannonsburg ** NR 70 NR 75 185 70 Whitesburg 7 9 11 14 51 56
Catlettsburg First 15 41 22 28 148 37 Mount Sterling Zone
Catlettsburg Southside 67 63 113 103 224 275 Clintonville 7 6 7 6 25 21
Durbin ** NR 50 NR 65 72 93 Cynthiana NR 9 NR 11 20 13
Flatwoods ** NR 17 NR 20 251 203 Flemingsburg 72 69 85 101 220 257
Kentucky Heights 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mount Sterling NR 110 NR 79 351 175
Lloyd *** NR 53 NR 82 114 87 North Middletown ** NR 10 NR 4 66 66
South Shore 42 49 74 68 35 102 Paris 35 38 38 40 225 49
Straight Creek 79 82 79 61 112 97 Winchester ** NR 3 NR 14 80 35
Summit 72 77 135 126 110 308
Northern Kentucky
Zone
Twin Fork 46 56 40 50 111 126 Augusta 37 50 48 60 96 71
Worthington 67 87 70 87 250 241 Carthage 14 27 38 53 42 42
Wurtland 68 177 118 124 356 317 Covington Central 40 50 77 87 88 88
Big Sandy Zone Covington Eastside 30 32 35 32 94 120
Beauty 13 15 36 13 65 65 Crittenden 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inez 47 40 56 50 49 68 Dayton 16 30 22 29 120 120
Paintsville 18 20 24 27 78 67 Erlanger 25 34 25 23 60 60
Turkey Creek 101 125 121 127 185 235 Erlanger GracePointe 71 128 196 178 230 230
Bluegrass Zone Florence Comm. 10 13 25 30 60 40
Beattyville 37 51 104 107 153 123 Immanuel 50 40 56 60 123 123
Irvine 25 58 47 46 131 76 Inpedend. Generations 93 88 121 115 140 140
Ravenna 75 78 107 88 101 101 Maysville 122 180 128 140 719 719
Richmond First 32 55 51 64 267 267 Maysville Crosspointe NR 159 NR 272 248 248
Richmond Rosemont 21 25 24 21 50 50 Newport 0 29 82 85 42 42
Waco NR 34 NR 50 55 55 Walton Fairhope Com 21 22 21 22 30 30 Corbin Cumberland
Zone Olive Hill Zone
Corbin 74 67 96 100 169 165 Grahn ****** NR 14 NR 14 60 14
Cumberland 16 23 23 27 50 36 Grayson 49 71 52 79 186 186
Harlan 23 21 31 31 35 25 Morehead 22 29 45 66 52 52
Hazard 0 0 0 0 45 0 Olive Hill ** NR 35 NR 35 135 135
*=No Report Given - Last Month figures used
Mount Hope Camp Website: www.mthopecamp.org
Manager: Robert Pocai (Email: [email protected];
or call 606-849-2429)
Treasurer: Dianne Hall (Email: [email protected]) “Please send Camp monies to Dianne Hall,
241Savannah Dr., Richmond, KY 40475”
Important Camp Dates
Camp Work Week (Mon-Sat, Apr. 21-26, 2014)
Camp Board Meeting (Thurs, Apr. 25, 2014, 6:00 PM)
Camp Sunday in Local Church (Jun 1, 2014 - Prayer,
promotion & offering)
Children’s Camp (Mon-Fri, Jun 30-Jul 4, 2014)
Jr. High Camp (Mon-Fri, Jul 7-11, 2014)
Sr. High Camp (Mon-Fri, Jul. 14-18, 2014)
Family Camp (Mon-Sun, Jul. 21-27, 2014)
Camp Board Meeting (Sat, Jul 26, 2014)
Please contact Bob Pocai if you, a group, or your church
is interested in sponsoring a camp work project
Recognize, Recognize, and Recognize
Have you ever heard the saying “What gets acknowledged gets repeated?” I personally have noticed this to be true. John Maxwell says “Recognition involves indentifying and reinforcing positive work performance.” Its basic premise is that people want to be acknowledged and valued for their contributions to the organization.” What would happen if we just begin to recognize positive performance in our churches. For example, what would happen if we wrote a note to the little boy or girl who is faithful to bring their Bible to church each Sunday. Everyone seems to love to get a hand written note out of the mail especially kids! What about the adult in Sunday School who hasn’t missed their Sunday School class in months, when was the last time you recognized them? What about the one in church you can always count on to do whatever needs done, have you recognized them? Here are five general principles of recognition to keep in mind .
1. Make it personal, some would rather be recognized quietly while some would find it nice to be recognized in front of
others. Everyone is different, personalize the recognition to the person. 2. Make it timely, don’t wait, the sooner after the event to
be recognized the better.
(Cont. on next page)
MVNU Recognized – The College Database, the most
current and comprehensive source for U.S. college and
university data - has named its top colleges in the state of
Ohio for teacher education. The new list entitled "Top
Colleges in Ohio: Shaping the Next Generation" highlights
the post-secondary institutions that produced the most
education graduates during the 2012 school year. Mount
Vernon Nazarene University was ranked #20 on this list,
which included both public and private not-for-profit
postsecondary institutions in the state of Ohio.
Jan 24-25, 2014 – MVNU Church Finance Workshop
Feb 15-17, 2014 – MVNU Regional Clergy Kid’s Retreat
(Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, OH)
Mar 7-8, 2014 – MVNU Women’s Auxiliary Spring
Conference (Speaker: Liz Curtis Higgs)
MVNU Seminars & Conferences (Call toll free 1-888-
470-0050, or email [email protected]
to register)
Apr 9-11, 2014 – John A. Knight Bible & Theology
Conference
Evangelism & Church Growth Director: Scott A. Hill
Email: [email protected]
Mount Vernon Nazarene University Website: www.mvnu.edu; Phone: 740-392-6868
District Trustees:
Angela Castleman (Email: [email protected])
Dr. Garrett Mills (Email: [email protected])
District Rep: Melissa Sellers (Email: [email protected]_
Financial Aid:
Mary Cannon (Email: [email protected])
Church Relations:
Mike Williams (Email: [email protected])
Ministerial Studies Opportunities Lonnie Blosser, Chair Roy Penix, Sec.
640 Simon Kenton Ave. P.O. Box 489
Maysville, KY 41056 Inez, KY 41224 606-301-1806; [email protected] 606-298-4074; revroy329@bellsouth,net
Camp Board: District Advisory Board, Dept. Heads, Rev. Roger Bonzo, Rev. Kevin
Campbell, Brandon Moore, Rev. Meredith Moser, Bob Torgrimson,
Nevin Westurn
Eastern Kentucky News
Evang. & Church Growth (cont.) 3. Make it specific, Don’t just say good job, but be specific for example say “Good job by being so involved in Sunday school, attending 8 Sundays in a row and participating in discussion!” 4. Make it proportional, Some things done might need more significant recognition than others by providing a gift/recognition that is proportional. 5. Make it sincere, let them know they are really appreciated. Look them in the eyes and shake their hand!
Quick ideas for recognition may include: have Sunday School Teachers start class with some specific recognition to boost Sunday School, make recognition a habit by recognizing someone at every service, do hand written notes, offer public praise as appropriate, recognize others on bulletin boards/facebook, recognize individual teachers for growth and entire classes as group recognition, recognize birthdays, encourage classes or groups to create awards, inform pastor of significant achievements of others in the church that can be recognized, give chocolate, take someone to dinner, call and just say thank-you! Finally, just be creative and recognize! Remember a quote by Charles Lauer “Whether in business or our personal lives, treating people well always pays off.” Lets recognize EKD as we have some amazing people in our churches doing amazing things for God!! Good luck and have fun with it!
Prayer Requests
Revival & salvation of souls.
All of our ministers, leaders & churches on the frontline
of ministry.
Our churches seeking pastors (Cov. Central, Mt. Sterling
First, Olive Hill, Pineville, Winchester)
Our U.S. Military personnel and their families
(Including Rev. Claude Crisp)
Retired Ministers in Failing Health – Rev. Jim Barnett &
Rev. George Tucker.
Steve Black (Allan & Tracy Krebs’ son-in-law) –
Making progress, but still needs prayer
Mary Martin (Pastor’s wife at Lloyd) – Continued
prayer needed
News from Churches Grayson - The church has called Charles Bayless to be their
pastor effective Dec. 22. Charles was the former associate
pastor at our Twin Fork Church. We’re excited for Charles,
Beth, their children, and the Church!
Walton Faithhope Community (NewStart) – The District
Advisory Board has authorized a new church in Walton, KY,
effective April 15, 2012, which will be led by Pastor Bud
Hafley. More info is available by email at:
[email protected], or by phone at: 859-380-8009.
THE SEASON OF JOY!
A popular Christmas song entitled, “Deck the Halls” has a line reminding us that this is the season to be jolly. However, for some people, Christmas is a time when they feel anything by jolly. I read about one counseling group who stated that calls for help go up 40 percent during the Christmas season. We sing about a “White Christmas,” while for many it is a “Blue Christmas.” Some of the leading causes of depression this time of year are separation from loved ones. My Dad told me his loneliest night was during the Korean War when he stood guard all Christmas Eve. We also know the financial pressures many feel at Christmas is astounding. I recently saw someone in the store and asked how they were faring. She simply bowed her head and wept, telling me it was rough being a single mom this time of year. If somehow we could look through all the Christmas traditions and activities and see the real meaning of Christmas, it would help many of us. Now, we all love Santa Claus, exchanging gifts, and all the holiday activities. But Christmas is not about these things. It’s all about the Lord Jesus1 The shepherds discovered that Christmas is a season to be jolly. In Luke Chapter 2, the angel said unto them, “ Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall to to all people.” The first Christmas was a time of celebration. It was a time of rejoicing God! Yes, Christmas is the season to be jolly! Luke 2 says, “For unto you is born this day as Savior, Christ the Lord.” There is no bad news at Christmas, it is a message of peace and hope. Where could there by a greater message of good tidings? What could be a message of joy than that a Savior has come? Forget the bank account. Pull out all those groans from your prayers. Shove in some hallelujahs! Jesus our salvation has come! This was the faith of our fathers and I trust it is yours. By: Mel Bradley The Christ Child changed the world forever and He can do
the same for us. May we, like the shepherds, leave our
fields...or whatever keeps us busy….and pause to worship
God’s precious Christmas Gift: His Son, Jesus!
Wishing you a beautiful Christmas.
Bette Edwards,
50 Plus Director
859-707-9260
Our Shares for Others Because Our Mission is Bigger than Ourselves
WEF P&B MVNU DISTRICT SDMI NYI NMI
Recd Recd Recd Recd Recd Recd Recd
Argillite 1925.00 676.00 499.00 1593.00 85.00 72.00 112.00
Ashland First 8462.00 2419.00 2891.73 5783.44 347.33 347.33 463.00
Ashland Grace 3387.00 953.00 998.00 2071.00 151.00
Ashland Plaza 3051.00 1105.00 1428.12 2856.25 202.89 171.37 271.00
Augusta River Community
Beattyville 600.00 300.00
Beauty 323.05
Cannonsburg New Beginning 3476.00 1421.00 1205.00 2678.00 160.00 53.00 215.00
Carthage 1809.00 964.00 963.98 2142.17 128.53 184.53 171.00
Catlettsburg First 1770.00 414.00 495.44 1004.60 60.13 59.63 80.00
Catlettsburg Southside 4472.00 1841.00 1629.30 3620.22 217.18 216.98 328.00
Clintonville 308.00 98.00 97.85 200.76 15.00 15.00 15.00
Corbin 6411.00 1014.00 801.85 1781.10 107.45 107.45 143.00
Covington Central 3343.00 1676.00 1215.60 3039.00 182.34 131.56 243.00
Covington Eastside 1523.00 406.00 431.00 857.00 61.00 61.00 80.00
Crittenden
Cumberland 737.00 159.00 198.00 398.00 25.00 18.00 31.00
Cynthiana 113.00 47.00 47.41 105.35 6.38 6.38 9.00
Dayton
Durbin 2138.00 520.00 564.84 1129.68 68.17 260.91 108.00
Erlanger 880.00 194.00 193.79 430.65 25.84 25.84 86.00
Erlanger GracePointe Comm 6903.00
Flatwoods 142.00
Flemingsburg 3704.00 1515.00 1333.84 2964.07 177.85 177.85 287.00
Florence Community 1600.00 600.00 400.00 875.00 100.00 100.00 125.00
Grahn
Grayson 3279.00 1355.00 1146.00 2543.00 151.00 151.00 206.00
Harlan
Hazard
Immanuel 2267.00 824.00 1030.27 2060.53 123.64 62.23 165.00
Independ Generataion 2600.10 156.01 156.01 208.00
Inez
Irvine 2617.00 990.00 852.00 1892.00 114.00 114.00 152.00
Lloyd 2785.00 1076.00 1076.00 2393.00 144.00 116.00 27.00
London 1850.00
Maysville 3615.00 1377.00
Maysville Crosspointe Comm 6610.00 2757.00 2756.97 6126.60 367.60 367.60 490.00
Morehead 694.00 234.00 83.79 186.20 11.18 114.88 15.00
Mount Sterling 2046.00 1558.00 1356.14 2999.95 180.00 180.00 240.00
Mount Vernon
Newport 1458.00 613.00 1200.00
North Middletown 150.00 200.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 50.00
Olive Hill 2900.00 100.00
Paintsville 300.00 300.00
Paris 1738.00 615.00 520.00 1155.00 82.00 82.00 110.00
Pineville
Ravenna 4849.00 1984.00 1983.69 4407.22 264.48 219.51 353.00
Richmond First 1926.00 788.00 977.52 2172.26 156.73 187.17 231.00
Richmond Rosemont 801.00 365.00 364.10 733.61 102.16 120.16 94.00
South Shore 1125.00 463.00 462.79 1028.41 61.71 61.71 82.00
Straight Creek 983.00 424.00 424.35 943.00 56.58 56.58 75.00
Summit 3761.00 1367.00 1432.87 3418.71 190.02 236.88 273.00
Turkey Creek 5989.00 2450.00 2449.91 5444.22 326.65 361.73 436.00
Twin Fork 1962.00 1052.00 1123.46 1730.75 107.81 136.00
Waco
Walton Fairhope Comm
Whitesburg 275.00 125.00 50.00 100.00
Winchester 294.00
Worthington 2748.00 814.00 1033.00 2298.00 138.00 82.00 184.00
Wurtland 743.00 305.00 305.00 676.00 42.00 42.09 55.00
Total 114219.00 37758.00 35470.66 79962.85 4745.66 4770.38 6900.00
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