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....to sow, grow and serve in the name of Christ. Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, break up your unplowed ground

January/February 2017 VOLUME 14

Sunday School 9 am Worship Service 10 am (937) 884-5129 ISSUE 1

Youth (6th through 12th grade)

The youth group continues to thrive as we move into the new year. We

had a great advent season and had an opportunity to do some great

work during that time. Including heading down to a local nursing

home to sing to the residents there. The youth participated in helping

at GRCC food pantry on December 29th (pictured above). Youth

Group will resume on Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm starting January 8,

2017. We look forward to all the things God has planned for the youth

group as we continue to learn and grow in him.

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UPCOMING SERMON SERIES

Hello Church,

Happy New Year! The holiday season of 2016 has come and gone and

the deep freeze of another Ohio winter has set in as we begin 2017 with

a full list of expectations and resolutions. We often tell ourselves things

like “this will be the year that I lose that extra 20 lbs” or “this will be

the year I get out of debt”, and we truly go into the new year expecting

to focus and accomplish what we have set our sights on. However, for

most of us, it only takes a couple days or weeks before life happens and we are drawn away

from those resolutions for change that we had made. As I was pondering this phenomenon this

week, I found this verse from Proverbs that helped shed some light on it for me. Proverbs 16:

1-3 says

“To humans belong the plans of the heart,

But from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.

All a person’s ways seem pure to them,

But motives are weighed by the Lord.

Commit to the Lord whatever you do,

And he will establish your plans.”

This scripture tells us that the only way to ensure success with our goals is by committing to

the Lord. When we give the Lord control over all our life and not just our Sunday life He will

be the support and guide that we need to accomplish anything our hearts desire. So, this year

as you strive to achieve your goals for 2017, make sure you first focus on the will of God for

your life and He will lead you to success!

On January 22nd, we will be beginning a new sermon series titled “Wear’n the Love”. There

are many definitions and uses of the term Love in our culture today. Many times however, the

emotions and reactions that we have in different situations is not love at all, but rather some

misplaced or misguided temporary infatuation or attachment to the way something or someone

makes us feel. This has left a tainted view of the word Love in our world today. During this

sermon series, we will take an in depth look at love, pushing away the falsehoods and reclaim-

ing the truths that God has given us concerning love. I pray that you all join us this winter as

we learn how we can love the way Christ has asked us to.

Blessings,

Pastor Travis

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SERVANTS FOR MINISTRY—JANUARY, 2017 THRU FEBRUARY, 2017 JAN 1 9:00AM AND 10:00AM FEB 5 9:00AM AND 10:00AM GREETERS/FELLOWSHIP ED & JUDY BAKER GREETERS/FELLOWSHIP HELEN NEITZELT & EMILY HARRISON WORSHIP LEADER: TRAVIS TEGTMEYER WORSHIP LEADER: JIM GILBERT CHILDREN’S MOMENTS: TRAVIS QUALLS CHILDREN’S MOMENTS: TRAVIS QUALLS COMMUNION STEWARD: JIM BIXLER COMMUION STEWARD: JAMES WHITTAKER PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN TODDLER SS: KATHY BROWN TODDLER SS: KATHY BROWN ELEMENTARY SS CINDY EMRICK ELEMENTARY SS: CINDY EMRICK NURSERY: EMILY HARRISON & JESSICA QUALLS NURSERY: EMILY HARRISON & JESSICA QUALLS JR. CHURCH KATHY BROWN JR. CHURCH KATHY BROWN ACOLYTES: CARTER & TUCKER QUALLS ACOLYTES: CARTER & TUCKER QUALLS USHERS: GEORGIA GROSS, ALICE RAYBURG USHERS: JIM BLACK, DON RHOADES, GLORIA BEGIN & JANET RHOADES JIM BIXLER & MIKE STUMP JAN 8 9:00AM AND 10:00AM FEB 12 9:00AM AND 10:00AM GREETERS/FELLOWSHIP MIKE STUMP & TAMMY CLINE GREETERS/FELLOSHIP HELEN NEITZELT & EMILY HARRISON WORSHIP LEADER: TRAVIS TEGTMEYER WORSHIP LEADER: J IM GILBERT CHILDREN’S MOMENTS: TRAVIS QUALLS CHILDREN’S MOMENTS: KATHY BROWN PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN TODDLER SS: JESSICA QUALLS TODDLER SS: JESSICA QUALLS ELEMENTARY SS KATHY BROWN ELEMENTARY SS: KATHY BROWN NURSERY: CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM NURSERY: JANE URLAGE & DWIGHT FOUREMAN JR. CHURCH CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM JR. CHURCH JESSICA QUALLS ACOLYTES: TORIA GROSS & NICK FRY ACOLYTES: NICK FRY & TORIA GROSS USHERS: GEORGIA GROSS, ALICE RAYBURG USHERS: JIM BLACK, DON RHOADES, GLORIA BEGIN & JANET RHOADES JIM BIXLER & MIKE STUMP JAN 15 9:00AM AND 10:00AM FEB 19 9:00AM AND 10:00AM GREETERS/FELLOWSHIP JIM & VICKI GILBERT GREETERS/FELLOWSHIP JOE & FAY STOCKTON WORSHIP LEADER: TRAVIS TEGTMEYER WORSHIP LEADER: J IM GILBERT CHILDREN’S MOMENTS: PASTOR JESSE TEAL CHILDREN’S MOMENTS: PASTOR JESSE TEAL PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN TODDLER SS: KATHY BROWN TODDLER SS: KATHY BROWN ELEMENTARY SS RICK EMRICK ELEMENTARY SS: RICK EMRICK NURSERY: MANDY TEGTMEYER & PEGGY FOUREMAN NURSERY: MANDY TEGTMEYER & PEGGY FOUREMAN JR. CHURCH BRENDA CHRISMAN JR. CHURCH BRENDA CHRISMAN ACOLYTES: ANDREW WHITTAKER & CAEL GOSTOMSKY ACOLYTES: ANDREW WHITTAKER & CAEL GOSTOMSKY USHERS: GEORGIA GROSS, ALICE RAYBURG USHERS: JIM BLACK, DON RHOADES, GLORIA BEGIN & JANET RHOADES JIM BIXLER & MIKE STUMP JAN 22 9:00AM AND 10:00AM FEB 26 9:00AM AND 10:00AM GREETERS/FELLOWSHIP RAY & ALICE RAYBURG GREETERS/FELLOWSHIP DON & JANET RHOADES WORSHIP LEADER: TRAVIS TEGTMEYER WORSHIP LEADER: J IM GILBERT CHILDREN’S MOMENTS: JANE URLAGE CHILDREN’S MOMENTS: JANE URLAGEL PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN TODDLER SS: JESSICA QUALLS TODDLER SS: JESSICA QUALLS ELEMENTARY SS KATHY BROWN ELEMENTARY SS: KATHY BROWN NURSERY: CLAUDE & GLORIA BEGIN NURSERY: CLAUDE & GLORIA BEGIN JR. CHURCH RICK & CINDY EMRICK JR. CHURCH RICK & CINDY EMRICK ACOLYTES: CARVER GOSTOMSKY & TREVOR FRY ACOLYTES: CARVER GOSTOMSKY & TREVOR FRY USHERS: GEORGIA GROSS, ALICE RAYBURG USHERS: JIM BLACK, DON RHOADES, GLORIA BEGIN & JANET RHOADES JIM BIXLER & MIKE STUMP JAN 29 9:00AM AND 10:00AM GREETERS/FELLOWSHIP TOM & PEGGY MATHENY WORSHIP LEADER: TRAVIS TEGTMEYER CHILDREN’S MOMENTS: KATHY BROWN PRIMARY SS: PEGGY MATHENY & GLORIA BEGIN TODDLER SS: KATHY BROWN ELEMENTARY SS CINDY EMRICK NURSERY: KATE MEAD & DWIGHT FOUREMAN JR. CHURCH SHANE MEAD ACOLYTES: ANDREW WHITTAKER & CAEL GOSTOMSKY USHERS: GEORGIA GROSS, ALICE RAYBURG GLORIA BEGIN & JANET RHOADES

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Did you know? Gordon UMC offers online giving

through our website (front page, bottom left “Make a

Donation” at www.gordonumc.com . Online giving

will allow you to go to the church website at any time

to set up an automatic donation plan, change your do-

nation plan, make a one-time donation or view your

online donation history. etc.

CURRENT SERMON SERIES

January 1 - Lessons & Carols

January 8—Christmas Program

January 15—Solid Foundation

WEAR’N THE LOVE Jan 22 - The Dresser

Jan 29 - The Boots by the Dresser

(Pastor Chris Stump)

Feb 05 - Shirt Drawer

Feb 12 - Socks & Underwear Drawer

Feb 19 - Jewelry Box

January Calendar Dates Jan 04– 5:30pm- The Link-Meal 6:00pm-7:00pm-Kid’s Club,Adult Bible Study 7:00pm – Praise Team Practice Jan 07– 8:00am – Administrative Board Meeting Jan 08 –10:00am- Children’s Christmas Program 6:30pm – Youth Group Jan 09 – 7:30pm – Dartball at Webster UMC Jan 10 - 7:00pm - Worship Design Committee Jan 11 - 5:30pm- The Link-Meal 6:00pm-7:00pm-Kid’s Club,Adult Bible Study 7:00pm – Praise Team Practice Jan 15 – 6:30pm – Youth Group Jan 16 – 6:30pm—Youth Advisory Board 7:30pm – Dartball-Home vs St. John’s Luth. Jan 18 - 5:30pm- The Link-Meal 6:00pm-7:00pm-Kid’s Club,Adult Bible Study 7:00pm – Praise Team Practice Jan 21 – 9:00am – Men’s Brotherhood at Huston’s Jan 22 - 6:30pm – Youth Group Jan 23 - 7:30pm - Dartball-Home vs Greenville First Jan 25 - 5:30pm- The Link-Meal 6:00pm-7:00pm-Kid’s Club,Adult Bible Study 7:00pm – Praise Team Practice Jan 29 - 6:30pm – Youth Group Jan 30 - 7:30pm – Dartball at Castine COB

February Calendar Dates Feb 01 - 5:30pm- The Link-Meal 6:00pm-7:00pm-Kid’s Club,Adult Bible Study 7:00pm – Praise Team Practice Feb 05—6:30pm—Youth Group Feb 08 5:30pm- The Link-Meal 6:00pm-7:00pm-Kid’s Club,Adult Bible Study 7:00pm – Praise Team Practice Feb 12 – 6:30pm – Youth Group Feb 15 - 5:30pm- The Link-Meal 6:00pm-7:00pm-Kid’s Club,Adult Bible Study 7:00pm – Praise Team Practice Feb 18 - 9:00am—Men’s Brotherhood at Huston’s Feb 19 - 6:30pm – Youth Group Feb 21 - 6:00pm - Gordon UMW Feb 11 - 5:30pm- The Link-Meal 6:00pm-7:00pm-Kid’s Club,Adult Bible Study 7:00pm – Praise Team Practice

The Link has resumed after the new year on Wednesday, January 4th. With a meal at 5:30 PM. Adult Bible study and Kids Club 6:00—7:00. Please join us to learn and have fun!

There will be no Link on March 1 (Ash Wednesday). The children will soon be working on designing their own cars in preparation for the Pine Car Derby. This event will be the final Link of the season on March 29th. Open to all.

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Happy New Year everyone! January is a good time to get

our house in order for mission action! As United Methodist

Women moves into another year of mission,

let’s take some time to reflect, seek God’s di-

rection and prepare for action. Like the

Psalmist, United Methodist Women’s prayer

to God is, “Teach me….and lead

me….” (Psalm 143:10)

Thanks to everyone who so generously donated to our UMW Christmas

Mission Projects! (1) Paper items for the Castine Food Bank, and (2) Twin

size Sheets, blankets, and towels for the Dayton St. Vincent DePaul.

We follow a great vision and legacy as we engage in God’s mission ac-

tion in our communities, cities, and states. But this is our time and opportunity to show grati-

tude for God’s many blessings in our lives by “paying it forward” to those who need our

help. This is our time and opportunity to move United Methodist Women forward in the 21st

century.

And our Gordon unit is doing just that. On Monday, January 23, 2017, at 1:00pm at

Gordon UM church, we will be meeting to plan our programming for the year 2017. We in-

vite all to come and give us your input, your new ideas, your suggestions for a successful

year.

Save the Dates

March 25 MVD Spring Conference Troy 1st UMC (First Place Center) 16 W. Franklin St., Troy, OH 45373 April 29 WOC Leadership Development Day Hilliard UMC (Warehouse 839) 3691 Main St., Hilliard, OH 43026 May 6 MVD Spiritual Growth Retreat Faith UM Church, 102 W. High St., Springfield, OH 45502 May 20 MVD Local Unit Presidents & Treasurers Forum Sulphur Grove UMC, 7505 Taylorsville Rd., Huber Heights, OH 45424 July 6-9 WOC Mission u, Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH 45810 September 16 MVD Taste of Mission, West Elkton UMC, 120 S. Main St., West Elkton, OH October 14 MVD Annual Gathering, Tipp City UMC8 West Main St., Tipp City, OH 45371 October 28 WOC Annual Celebration, Faith Community UMC , 100 Country Club Dr.,

Xenia, OH Janet Rhoades, President

Miami Valley District UMW Schedule for 2017:

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January Birthdays

01 Keith Besecker

03 Daegon Begin

06 Beth Rayburg &

Edie Kay Morris

09 Cate Lee &

Kate Mead

14 Norval Brigner &

Vicki Gilbert

18 Brenda Chrisman

19 Tony Gostomsky

20 Steve Reser &

Kathy Shively

22 Tailor Chrisman-Weaver

23 Izzy Lee &

Pastor Travis Qualls

29 Cindy Emrick

January Anniversaries

01 Jan & Jenny Bower

February Birthdays

01 Duke Hunt

05 Donna Bussard

13 Ray Rayburg

14 Katlyn Rayburg

15 Helen Neitzelt

16 Peggy Matheny

20 Marilyn Dearth

22 Edson Wiest

No February Anniversaries

MINUTES OF CHARGE CONFERENCE GORDON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

November 12, 2016

This meeting was held during the Administrative Council meeting at Gordon United Methodist Church, 311 East St., Gordon, Ohio. Presiding Elder was Rev. Terry Cavanaugh The Charge Conference was brought to order by Rev. Terry Cavanaugh. Ten Members present were as follows: Travis Qualls, Jesse Teal, Christ Stump, Jim Gilbert, Vicki Gilbert, Alice Rayburg, Janet Rhoades, Carolyn Robinson, Aaron Whittaker, Kathy Brown, and Travis Tegtmeyer. Rev. Terry Cavanaugh shared devotions (Ephesians 4:1-6) and shared how he enjoyed baking and compared the ingredients in making bread as to members of a church. For example: Salty Members, Yeast Members and Flour members. Items reviewed and voted on are as follows: 1. Nominations Report for 2017 Church Officers: After a brief discussion, motion was made by Jim Gilbert to accept the slate of officers as submitted. Motion seconded by Janet Rhoades. All present voted yea. Motion carried. 2. Pastor’s 2017 Breakthrough Goals were shared by Travis Qualls. Motion was made by Kathy Brown to accept the 2017 goals. Motion seconded by Vicki Gilbert. All present voted yea. Motion car-ried. 3. Report on Members to be removed: Margaret Cullers passed in 2016 4. 2017 Compensation Report for Pastor Travis Qualls is as follows: Compensation: $35,368 (St. Matthew contributing $17,684.00) Housing Exclusion: $7,200 Accountable Reimbursement: $7,000 Motion was made by Alice Rayburg to approve the Pastor Compensation Package. Seconded by Caro-lyn Robinson. All presented voted yea. Motion carried. 5. 2017 Trustees Legal & Property Report was reviewed and shared with members. 6. Safe Sanctuaries Policy was reviewed. Motion was made to accept policy as written with no changes. Seconded by Jim Gilbert. All present voted yea. Motion carried. Motion was made by Rev. Terry Cavanaugh to acknowledge that all items are in order for Charge Con-ference. Motion was seconded by Travis Qualls. All present voted yea. Meeting was closed with prayer by Rev. Cavanaugh. Motion was made by Travis Qualls to close Charge Conference and proceed with the Administrative Council meeting. Motion was seconded by Jim Gilbert. All present voted yea. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn L. Robinson

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Deadline for March/April. 2017 Newsletter is:

February 25, 2017

News From Administrative Council

THE NOVEMBER 12, 2016

(Shorten version of the minutes)

The Administrative Council of the Gordon United Methodist Church met Saturday morning,

November 12, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Jim and Vicki Gilbert and Jesse Teal pro-

vided a delicious breakfast, enjoyed by Pastor Travis Qualls, Jesse Teal, Chris Stump, Jim Gil-

bert, Vicki Gilbert, Carolyn Robinson, Janet Rhoades, Kathy Brown, Travis Tegtmeyer, Aaron

Whittaker, Alice Rayburg, and special guest, Pastor Terry Cavanaugh, in attendance to preside

over the Charge Conference.

Chairman Jim Gilbert, thanked all for their service. He announced that Alice has agreed

to remain as Recording Secretary for another year.

A Moment With the Pastor – Pastor Travis told that all seems to be going well, and more

people are in attendance at church. The Christmas schedule was shared and discussed.

Family Life Report – Pastor Jesse reported that The Link is going well, with great partici-

pation from both church and community families. Recent events involving the youth were the

bonfire at Brumbaugh’s and also a Halloween party. The Youth Advisory Board has planned a

Christmas party, and caroling at a nursing home and for church members. They will help the

GRCC food pantry near the end of December. Pastor Jesse is trying to start a Fellowship of

Christian Athletes group at Arcanum Schools, with the first meeting scheduled for early Decem-

ber.

Recording Secretary’s Report – Janet moved, and Carolyn seconded to accept the Septem-

ber minutes, with unanimous approval.

Financial Reports – Carolyn presented the financial reports for review, reporting that av-

erage YTD weekly giving is $1,618.92, which is $34.85 over our current weekly budget need of

$1,584.07. The Finance Committee made year-end recommendations to the Administrative Coun-

cil which included the 2017 proposed budget. All was approved as recommended by the Finance

Committee. Raise the Roof Fund is now at a zero balance.

Trustees – Aaron reported that the roof leak where the new joined the old had been re-

paired for $200. They have discussed the possibility of putting plexi glass on all windows. Small

trees have been removed, and stumps will need to be removed. Janet is checking on landscaping.

Committee Chairmen gave their reports.

All of 2016 officers will be remaining through 2017. We have one new member. Marcia

Nixon will be taking over as the Nurture and Membership chairman. Karen Reser felt it necessary

to step down due to family illness

UMW – Janet told that the women’s group would present their annual “Thank Offering” in

November, and would meet in December for their Christmas dinner. She also reported that

UMW would be presenting its annual “Five Star Giv-Servants for Ministry Needed

Interested in serving as a Worship Leader,

Greeter/Host for Fellowship hour, Aco-

lyte, or as a commuion steward, please let

Pastor Travis know or call the church of-

fice Interested in serving on a commit-

tee? We need you! (937) 884-5129

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Gordon United Methodist Church

311 East St.

Gordon, Ohio 45304

January/February 2017

Church (937) 884-5127

Pastor Travis Qualls (937) 621-7897

Gordon United Methodist Church Pastor Travis Qualls

Cell Phone: (937) 621-7897 Director Family Life: Jesse Teal

Cell Phone: (336) 542-7761 Associate Pastor: Christopher Stump

Cell Phone: (937) 564-8851

311 East St. Gordon, OH 45304 Church Phone (937) 884-5129 Web - www.gordonumc.com

E-mail – gordonumc@gordonumc.com

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