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Reaching the Heart of Brookville with the Love of Christ! 1

UMCOR Kits to be Collected at

Annual Conference UMCOR will be collecting kits again this year at West

Ohio Annual Conference. CUMC would like to put

together some Hygiene Kits. We will be collecting

the following items for the kits.

• Hand towels (15x15 inches to 17x27 inches)

No Kitchen, cleaning, and microfiber towels

• Washcloths

• Adult size toothbrushes in original packaging

• Adhesive bandages (3/4 inch to 1 inch-size)

• Bath-size soap in original packaging (3oz. &

larger—No Ivory or Jergens soap due to moisture

content)

• Combs (longer than 6 inches—no pocket combs

or pics)

• Metal nail files or nail clippers (no emery

boards)

• Gallon size ZipLock bags

May 19, 2019

Three Events: One Sunday

Festival Sunday: Join us for a great worship service

full of music. Then stay for

lunch! The meat will be

provided.

Graduation Sunday: We will be honoring our

graduates. If you have anyone

graduating, we would like to

know. Please take an information sheet from the

credenza and return it to the envelope with a photo

by May 12, 2019. Photos will be returned.

Congregational Vote Sunday: It will also be a

congregational vote on governing board/leadership

changes. Look for more information to come at

the informational meeting on May 5, or May 12.

May 2019 CUMC Newsletter

Preschool Prayer

Partners

Preschool will be ending May 16

& 17. If you have cards for

them, please put them in the

mail envelope by May 12, 2019.


Sermon Series

May 5 Follow Me

John 21:1-19

May 12 Listen to Me

John 10:22-30

May 19 Festival Sunday May 26 Guest Speaker:

Karen Osswald

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for

the Transformation of the World?

What does this mean to you? I have always

thought that this mission statement of the United

Methodist Church was the most perfect mission

statement! It’s stated very simply and to the

point! But, as I was talking with some folks

recently, I realized that this doesn’t make sense to

some people. It doesn’t spell out the basics...the

who, what, when, where, or how...just the why -

and even the why part is sketchy. What does

“transformation of the world” mean? I was

asked...isn’t changing the world too big and too

general?

So, what does it mean to you?

For me, I have always read this statement through

my own lens. It reads like this: Teaching people

to follow Jesus so that one day the whole world

will proclaim Jesus is Lord.

It starts with making a difference for one person.

And that starts the ripple effect like a pebble

plunked into a pond. Eventually, the ripples reach

the very outer edges of the pond - in the same

way, that the good news about Jesus will reach

the very outer edges of the world. The who,

what, when, where and how are up to each one

of us! Because we are each uniquely gifted, we

teach people about being a follower of Jesus in our

own ways! For me, I may spend time with

someone and share from my experiences and

learning to follow Jesus. For you, it may be that

you are willing to spend your time and talents

fixing something for someone who can’t fix it

themselves. Or, you may sew a quilt or knit a

blanket for a new baby or a senior citizen who

needs some warmth. Perhaps you are the kind to

drive someone where they need to go! We make

disciples in all sorts of ways that we might not

even realize because we operate out of our desire

to share the joy and the goodness we have known

because we know Jesus! Because of Jesus, our

own world has been transformed!

How do you make disciples for Jesus Christ for the

transformation of the world?


St Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent de Paul is need of the following items:

• New combs and brushes

• Body lotion

(unscented/unisex)

• Foot powder

• Deodorant (men’s and

women’s)

• Body wash

• Chapstick/individual lip balms

• Toothbrushes/toothpaste

• Shaving cream

• Shampoo

These items can be put in the laundry baskets

located in the narthex and will be taken to

St. Vincent de Paul in March. Thank you for

continuing to help those in need who may be go-

ing through a difficult time in their lives. We are

the hands and feet of Jesus.

Important Governing Board/Leadership Update:

Our leadership team has been in discussion about potential changes to our current church governance

structure. We will be hosting 2 informational meetings in the month of May to discuss the proposed

changes and have an open discussion with the congregation.

The meetings will be the same presentation so that we can accommodate schedules for those who may

be traveling. You are welcome to attend one or both. Once the meetings are complete, we will have a

charge conference to vote to accept or decline the proposed changes. The vote will take place on

Music Festival Sunday.

We will have meetings to discuss on the following dates:

May 5 - immediately following worship

May 12 - immediately following worship

May 19 - Congregational vote immediately following worship and before the carry-in luncheon.

Vacation

Bible

School

Our Special offering on May 12

will be designated for VBS.

VBS will be held July 14-19.

Sunday Evening , July 14, will be a

special Kick-off for the families.

Please be in prayer for the lives

that will be touched during VBS.

Be watching for ways that you can

help by volunteering your time, or

donate supplies.

HINT: They still need a volunteer

to lead the preschool group.


Leadership Team Report

April 15, 2019

Attendees: Pastor Christina Miller, Roger Hoover,

Peggy Gilbert, Bob Becker, Doug Bowers, Jill

Bowers, Bob Miller, Bev Miller, Mike Ferriell, John

Yancik, Sylvia Koeller

Opening Prayer and Devotional: Pastor Chris led

us in a short devotional, followed by prayer.

Pastor Chris:

Memorial Fund Discussion: All of our memorial

documents concerning money and a committee

are very old, ie 40ish years old. After much

discussion, the leadership team settled on the

following guidelines for the Memorial Fund.

Any money designated by the giver for a particular

memorial will only be used for that memorial.

When a gift is given in memory of any individual,

the family of that individual will be consulted about

the choice of an appropriate memorial.

All other material gifts along with any gifts where

the individual or family do not make any specific

requests, will go to the general Memorial Fund to

be used for projects recommended by the

Leadership Team.

Under no circumstances can any Memorial Fund

money be used for current operating expenses

(eg: payroll, utilities, etc.) for the church or

parsonage.

A new line item in the budget under Hospitality will

be added. The line item will be entitled

“Bereavement Fund”. This will be used for funeral

meals (meat, paper products, etc) as well as flowers

as needed.

Now in Memorial Fund is now $5881. Pastor Chris

has a few requests.

New portable podium not to exceed $300. (Our

current portable podium is showing some wear and

tear. It does not help us put our best foot forward

when used at funeral or wedding guest book signing

stations.)

Directional stands with signs: 5 or more Poster

Stands

A motion was made by John Yancik, for up to $800,

to cover all the requests for Pastor Chris, and

seconded by Jill Bowers and Bev Miller. Motion

passed.

Keyless entry was discussed for the Glass Doors.

This will be required further discussions and

investigations.

Financial/Treasurer’s Report: Bob Becker, John

Yancik, Peggy Gilbert

A motion was made, by Bob Miller, to take the

funding for the wifi upgrade and new microphone

from the Memorial fund. It was seconded by John

Yancik. Motion passed.

Parsonage Rent discussion/decision, A motion was

made, by Bob Miller, to allow the Trustees to

receive the first amount of money up to the

amount of $6,000 from the parsonage rent, in order

to repair the roof. After the first $6,000, the rest of

the money will go into the general fund. It was

seconded by Mike Ferriell. Motion passed.

A discussion about Apportionments took place. The

church is currently setting aside $300 a month in

order to pay toward apportionments. This amount

is in addition to any special offering that is made

toward apportionments by individuals. This amount

is far less than our annual obligation for

apportionments but is an effort to work toward

meeting the expectation. Finance Committee will

review the apportionment giving three times per

year (May 1, September 1, & December 31). Last

year, we were able to give 50% of our obligation to

the District and Annual Conference. This is a step


in the right direction!

Outreach: VBS plans are still coming along – We

need to request to send funds to a Place to Go

before VBS for $300. Last year’s has been sent.

Hospitality: Bev Miller

All men are being requested to help serve

pancakes on Easter Sunrise breakfast.

On May 19, we will be having Festival Sunday,

Graduation Sunday and a congregational vote.

It will also be a carry-in luncheon with the meat

provided.

Discipleship: Karen Osswald

Adult Bible Study—Post Easter study, God

Unbound by Elaine Heath (Galatians), starts next

week. A sign-up-sheet is on the credenza.

Community Talks survey results—The number one

topic is poverty in Brookville.

Youth: Pastor Chris

They are meeting on Sunday nights at 7:00. We’ve

been having 7-10 kids each week with 3 adults.

SPRC: No report

Trustees: Bob Miller

We have new renters in the parsonage. All bushes

have been removed around the house, with mulch

prepared. Bushes are being arranged. Lawn mow-

ing service has been ordered.

Preschool: Jill Bowers

For the 2020 school year, 68 are enrolled, with

only 6 total openings available.

Graduation & Family Celebration will be May 16 &

17.

Chapel time was today and tomorrow. The

children are receiving a new Bible at this month’s

session.

Worship: Pastor Chris

There are lots going on this week with Maundy

Thursday and Good Friday services at 6:30.

Governing Board: Discussions will begin May 5,

2019.

Communications: Bev Miller, Roger Hoover

Facebook is looking great.

Secretary/Office: Get newsletter articles in.

Next Meeting: May 20 6:30-8:00pm Bob Becker will have devotions. Respectfully Submitted, Sylvia Koeller

1 Rachel Leis

3 Judy Hoover

3 Margaret Porter

4 David Nugent

5 Dale Vaughn

6 Don Cavey

10 Joan Thokey

21 Lynn Becker

22 Jon Carr

26 Ted & Thelma Landis

28 Merle Brumbaugh

29 John & Christie Devlin

30 Bindy Herkins

Birthdays & Anniversaries


Spring Work Day at the Parsonage!

Holy Week:

Maundy Thursday

Sunrise

Service

Before

After


Sunrise

Breakfast

Pancake

Flippers

You’re Invited to...


Memorial Fund

Light the Way Campaign

“I believe our next faithful step is to focus

on taking a bold leap here in West Ohio in

starting new churches and strategically

revitalizing others so that “more people,

more young people, more diverse people”

meet the Risen Christ who yearns to be in

relationship with each of us.”

– Bishop Gregory Palmer

This year’s Special Offering at Annual Conference will go to support revitalization of established

churches and new church starts in West Ohio conference through the Light the Way initiative. If you

would like to contribute to this special cause through the special offering—you can find envelopes in

the narthex. Roger Hoover will hand-deliver this offering at Annual Conference June 2-6, 2019.

At the last Leadership Meeting - Leadership discussed the Memorial Fund as we have had several contributions this year. Here is an update on what was discussed and decided: How is Memorial Fund Money Spent?

1. Any money designated by the giver for a particular memorial will only be used for that memorial.

2. When a gift is given in memory of any individual, the family of that individual will be consulted about a choice of an appropriate memorial. 3. All other material gifts, along with any gifts where the individual or family do not make any specific requests, will go into the general Memorial Fund to be used for projects recommended by the Leadership Team.

4. Under no circumstances will any Memorial Fund money be used for current operating expenses of the church (eg: payroll or utilities for church/parsonage)

A new line item in the budget has been made. Under Hospitality, there is a new line item entitled “Bereavement Fund.” This was developed to provide money for funeral meals (such as meat, paper products, etc) as well as flowers as needed.

It is our sincere hope that this will clear up any confusion about how Memorial Contributions will be

allocated.


937-833-6691

Ask for Miss Tonya or Miss Amy

communitypreschool712gmail.com

All of the children received The Jesus Storybook Bible (where every story whispers His Name) during

the April Chapel time. Many of them cherished their Bibles from the time they received them.

Thank you, church, for this gift!

2019-2020 School Year

As of April 15, 2019,

there are 68 students

enrolled with only 6

openings available.

Ending 2018-2019 on a High Note!

Family Celebration for 3 year old children—Thursday,

May 16 with programs at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Graduation of the 4 year old children—Friday, May 17

with programs at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

CUMC congregation—please sign up to provide

cookies (without nuts), or to assist as a kitchen worker,

greeter or just a supporter by your presence.

You will not regret sharing your time

with the preschoolers and their families!

Prayer Partners

The last day to send

cards will be

May 12, 2019


SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1

1:00 Small Group 5:40 Praise 6:30 Bells 7:30 Chancel Choir

2 9:30 Piecemakers 4-6:30 Church Cleaners 6:00 Discipleship

3

4

11:30 Feed Brookville

5

9:15 Small Group 9:15 Sunday School 10:30 Worship

6

11:00 & 1:00

Preschool

Chapel 7:00 Scouts

7

11:00 & 1:00

Preschool

Chapel

8


9

9:30 Piecemakers 4-6:30 Church Cleaners 5:30 SPPR

10

11

7:15 St. Vincent de Paul 11:30 Feed Brookville

12

9:15 Small

Group 9:15 Sunday School 10:30 Worship

13

7:00 Scouts

14

1:00 Total Praise Practice

15


16 9:30 Piecemakers

17

18

8:00a.m.- 9:30 p.m. Scrap’N Friends

19 Festival Sunday 9:15 Small Group 9:15 Sunday School 10:30 Worship 11:30 Luncheon

20

6:30 Leadership 7:00 Scouts

21

22 BLOOD DRIVE 1:00 Small

Group

23

9:30 Piecemakers 4-6:30 Church Cleaners

24

25

8:00 Men’s Prayer

26

9:15 Small Group 9:15 Sunday School 10:30 Worship

27

11:30 Women’s Fellowship 7:00 Scouts

28

29

1:00 Small Group

30

9:30 Piecemakers 4-6:30 Church Cleaners

31

May 2019

Preschool Staff Work Days

Preschool Family

Celebration

6:00 & 7:30 p.m.

Preschool

Graduation

6:00 & 7:30

p.m.

Community UMC

Pastor Christina Miller

937-232-7637

Office Hours Mon.-Thurs.

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Secretary: Sylvia Koeller Phone: (937) 833-3262

E-mail: [email protected] Church Web Page:

BrookvilleCUMC.org

Pastor Chris on Vacation

Pastor Chris on Vacation

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