The Chimes

Columbia Heights United Methodist Church 775 Galloway Road, P.O. Box 327, Galloway, OH 43119-0327

January, 2016

Address Service Requested

Pastor: Rev. Nathan Custer Adult Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Phone: 614-878-4530 Contemporary Service 9:00 a.m.

Traditional Service 10:30 a.m. Hispanic Service 10:30 a.m. Web Site: www.columbiaheightsumc.org E-mail: columbiaheightsumc@sbcglobal.net

From Pastor Nathan Custer:

Lead Like Jesus

I heard a speaker onetime say something like, “If in the year 3 AD you were going to bet on who was going to be more influential on people over 2000 years later in 2016 AD, would you put your money on Caesar Augus-tus, the most powerful ruler of the most powerful and large Empire ever on the face of the earth, or on a baby born in a tiny middle eastern town of Bethlehem with poor parents?” And yet, here we are – with few people even knowing who Augustus was, and the baby Jesus having had a direct, positive impact on a billion people in the past year alone!

You and I are going to live our life and then pass away just like people have been doing for centuries before us, and in this life we have the opportunity to influence people toward and under the influence of Jesus. Influ-ence is leadership: Leadership is influencing people toward a particular end. So if you head up a company, you’re a leader – but you’re also a leader if you’re trying to help your great grandchildren to love God and have good manners!

Jesus has given us a blueprint for how a life can have an enduring legacy of goodness by simply influencing people in a certain way: Jesus’ way. We want to lead like Jesus!

Throughout the coming Sundays we’re going to look at what this looks like and we’re going to catch the conta-gious vision of our Savior and Leader, Jesus the Christ. God wants, needs, and calls you to lead…to be a leader…to be a leader for Him…to be an apprentice of the greatest Leader of all time.

Will you accept that call?

Pastor Nathan

New Procedure for Altar Flowers

Starting January 1, 2016

Just in time for a new year, we will be making a small

change in the procedure for purchasing Altar Flowers for

Sunday services. We hope this makes it easier for eve-

ryone to participate in the giving of altar flowers as we

also honor all the persons we love and share the im-

portant milestones happening in their lives!!

Here is the step by step:

Step 1: Look for a peach form at the greeting coun-ter labeled “Altar Flowers Order Form”

Step 2: Complete the form

Ordering Date: Flowers need to be ordered at least 7 days prior to when you would like the flowers displayed.

Name of Person Placing the Order

Address and Phone number of person placing the order

Name of person or persons you are honoring

Date of the Sunday you wish the flowers to be dis played

Step 3: Attach $25 (Cash or Check) per order to the completed form

Step 4: Place the payment and completed form in the mailbox of the Office Administrator located in the front office.

Once received by the Office Adminis-

trator, Kara Pratt, will update the wall

calendar located near the greeting

counter (in the same spot it was previ-

ously). You can check there as often

as you like for confirmation we have

received your order and payment.

Keep in mind, you may order as many flowers as you

like on any given Sunday even if someone has already

claimed that date with another arrangement. If there are

questions once we receive the form, we will contact you.

Thanks so much for providing the sweet smell of flowers

to our sanctuary all year long! And Happy New Year!!!

Suzie Smith-Rios

Town Hall Meetings

We’ll talk about what all is going on around our church,

how we’re coming in completing our “Consultation Initia-

tives,” who our new Board and Staff members are, and

where we’re going! At the November 2015 Charge Con-

ference, it was suggested that our Town Hall Meetings

from now on be worked into the Sunday morning wor-

ship services so everyone can be on the same page,

inspired by the same information together about our

church family. The next ones will be Sunday Jan. 17,

during the normal 9:00 and 10:30 worship services.

Note that breakfast will be served during and after the

9:00 service!

Leadership Training Day:

From 2:00-4:00 pm on Sunday January 24th, we’ll hold

our first annual training day for any and all leaders of any

and all ministries in the church. We’ll cover all sorts of

things that will better equip you to be able to fulfill your

ministry tasks relating to our church, from how to reserve

and use our building and facilities, to who you should

talk to within the staff for certain needs and questions to

how to get reimbursed for expenses, to how we can part-

ner with you to advertise and promote your events…etc.

etc. etc. It will be SO helpful!

Lead Like Jesus Workshop:

From 2:00-4:00 on Sunday January 31st, we’ll hold a

training event that will help ANYONE who LEADS ANY-

THING – parents who are leading their families, ministry

team leaders, staff, Board members, etc. etc. We’ll use

the book Lead Like Jesus as our starting point that was

co-written by one of the best Christian management

leaders in the world, Ken Blanchard (purchase of the

book will be made available but is not necessary). At

least three additional workshops and / or webinars will

be made available in the months afterward to enable

leaders to dig into and apply Jesus’ leadership principles

in a variety of ways in one’s own specific setting.

Holy Communion & Healing Service

New Year…New Day…New Time

Starting in January the Holy Communion & Healing Ser-

vice will be held once each month on Sunday afternoons

in the Chapel, with the first one scheduled for Sunday,

January 17, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. This will replace the for-

mer RE-CHARGE SERVICES on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

With over 50 persons attending the Tuesday evening

service, a survey of the participants indicated that 100%

wanted to continue this vital prayer ministry.

Columbia Heights Church is blessed with Prayer Teams

who are available every week after the Sunday Morning

Worship Services to pray one-on-one for personal needs

and requests.

We encourage and invite you to come to the monthly

Holy Communion & Healing Services every 3rd Sunday

of each month, beginning January 17th at 4:00 p.m. Bring

your family members, friends, and neighbors with you.

Be assured that the healing Christ will enhance and

bless your health in body, mind, spirit, and relationships.

Rev. Nathan Custer…Rev. Phil Miller…

Rev. Jim Wagner.

The Giving Tree

A special thank you to all who purchased gifts for The

Giving Tree! Overall, approximately 135 gifts were pro-

vided for 4 family units and 3 individuals. Gifts were

picked up on the 23rd and parents were overwhelmed by

your generosity. This was a huge success, thank you

again to everyone who participated.

A New Year Prayer

May the Lord make my New Year a happy one…

Not by shielding me from sorrow and pain, but by

strengthening me to bear it if it comes.

Not by taking hardship from me, but by taking all cow-

ardice and fear from my heart as I meet hard-

ships.

Not by making my path easy, but by making me sturdy

enough to tread any path.

Not by granting unbroken sunshine, but by keeping my

face bright even in the shadows.

Not by making my life always pleasant, but by showing

me where others and His cause need me most

and by making me zealous to be there and to

help…

God, make my year a happy one.

-Emmanuel Lutheran Church

New Philadelphia, OH

Why have a regular Healing Ser-vice?

Some say “Should not every worship service be a

healing experience? What is the point of having a special healing service?” Although it is true that whenever two or three or more gather in the name of Jesus Christ many good things happen, the average Sunday morning worship service does not focus spe-cifically on healing. Just as we have special emphasis on evangelism, music, stewardship, education, mis-sions, and social concerns, we need to have specific times to center on healing ministry. “When Jesus sent out his disciples two by two” (Luke 9:1-2), “he com-manded them to heal in his name. This directive from Jesus was meant not only for the early church, but also for the church today” (John 14;12-14). Regularly scheduled healing services proclaim to the congrega-tion and to the surrounding community that God is on the side of good health and welcomes all who seek help, hope, and healing.

Preschool

Hello Everyone,

As we begin a new year let’s all revisit the simple

joys of childhood. One of our students was look-

ing out the window on a very windy day. She said

“Look! The grass is dancing!” May you find joy in

your everyday lives this year.

Thanks to everyone who made our Christmas parties

such a success. And for being so creative with

snacks while following our healthy snack policy.

There will be NO Preschool Monday, January 18,

2015 for Martin Luther King’s day

We will be beginning our next fundraiser. Look for

the Kidstuff Coupon Books to be in circulation

soon. Remember all profits go toward our new

playground equipment.

The Westland Public Library visited our program on

December 15 & 16, 2015. They read several

Christmas stories and provided a craft for each

child to complete.

Ironwood Wolves will be bringing their environmental

message about wolves to Columbia Heights Pre-

school this month. Ambassador animals Cana

and Logan will be here as well. Their visit is slat-

ed for January 12 & 13.

The first checkpoint Early Learning Assessment has

been completed for each student. We will use the

results in our curriculum planning.

Blessings,

Pat Emmelhainz

Bible Zone Pajama Party

Parents and Grandparents please be sure to bring your

kids to church on Sunday, January 10 for our special Pa-

jama Party in Bible Zone. Kids should (obviously) come

dressed in appropriate pajamas, and we'll enjoy watch-

ing cartoons, eating donuts and fruit, decorating pillow

cases, and learning about how to connect with God

when we're in our pajamas.

Our goal is to have 100 kids between the two services

that Sunday. We are seeking donations of the following

items: donut holes, apple and orange juice, fruit, and

fabric markers. Please indicate your intended donation

on the Connect Card. Call Laurie Hurd if you have any

questions, 614-425-4682.

In the New Year

Always remember to forget the troubles that have

passed away, but never forget to remember the

blessings that come each day!

The Future of the Church

To be honest, I don't spend much time trying to envision

what the Church of the future will look like. What will be-

come of Columbia Heights? How will the universal

Church exist in our nation and all over the world 15 or 20

years from now? My personal focus is primarily on TO-

DAY...this week...this coming Sunday...recruiting teach-

ers, pouring over lesson plans, laying out materials. But

even though my mind isn't focused on the future, my un-

derlying PURPOSE is. My role -- and yours -- is to se-

cure the future of the Church, doing what we can to en-

sure that there will continue to be a body of Believers

who can serve the lost, meet needs, and express the

truth of the gospel to the community around them. The

greatest potential for our future enters our church doors

each Sunday being carried in someone arms, crawling

on hands and knees, toddling precariously, racing

around corners leaving a trail of crumbs behind, and

even sometimes dragging their feet in protest behind

Mom and Dad. Why do I do what I do? Why do I come

in on Saturday to set up? Why do I hunch over popsicle

sticks with a glue gun? Why do I search Pinterest for

ideas of crafts and Bible lessons? Because I need to

develop and empower a team of servants who will invest

in the lives of little ones, making church a fun and en-

gaging place where seeds of faith are planted weekly to

later yield a spiritual harvest.

Will you consider joining our team? We are looking for

people passionate about serving the Lord and who are

willing to lend their talents to our children's minis-

try. Here are some ways you can invest your time and

energy:

Check-In Attendants - These servants use a simple

app on an iPad to check in children as they arrive to Bi-

ble Zone and issue printed security tags. Our attendants

are scheduled for one service each month and need to

arrive 20 minutes prior to the

start of service, and may miss

the first 10 minutes of the ser-

vice. Training provided. Back-

up/substitute attendants are

especially needed in the event

of sickness, a fifth Sunday,

etc.

Small Group Leaders - These servants are the most

hands-on with the kids, becoming familiar with them by

serving both services once per month. We have 3 age

break-downs: 3s, 4s & 5s, Lower Elementary, and Upper

Elementary. Leaders of the 3s, 4s & 5s divide the hour

between sharing a simple Bible lesson, leading a craft or

activity, and visiting the playground or "muscle room" for

physical play. Small group leaders for the other groups

start with the kids in their age-specific rooms, getting ac-

quainted, leading part of the lesson, and leading small

group activities. Then the elementary groups join to-

gether in the Fellowship Hall to do large group activities,

learn more, and spend some time in worship. All lesson

plans are sent out in advance and all supplies are pro-

vided and set up in the rooms prior to leaders' arrival on

Sunday morning.

Nursery Team - These servants are also hands-on in

caring for our littlest church members. They are sched-

uled to serve one service per month and oversee the

safety and well-being of infants and toddlers. The posi-

tion may require changing diapers, rocking babies, cud-

dling with little ones, dispensing snacks, and mediating

interpersonal conflict!!! These servants are ministering

not only to the kids, but also to their parents, giving mom

and dad the opportunity to worship and learn without dis-

traction.

If you have questions about either of the positions and/or

need to obtain the required paperwork (Ministry Servant

Application, Ministry Handbook, Reference forms), con-

tact Laurie Hurd, the Director of

Family Ministries, via email: laurie1326hurd@gmail.com.

January Anniversaries.

Winkler, Brooke & Peter Jan. 8, 2011; 4 yrs.

Hall, Mark & Becky Jan. 30, 1999; 16 yrs.

Moore, Roberta Jan. 30, 2009; 6 yrs.

January Birthdays

Hollie Hawse January 1

Pat Fawley January 2

Dick Burke January 3

Cody Moore January 5

Gabrielle Smith January 6

Joshua Gantt January 7

Chloe Lyons January 7

Lillian McWhurter January 7

Becky Hall January 8

Denise Townsend January 8

Lily Mager January 9

Nicole Thirtyacre January 9

Doug Moshier January 10

Pat Cormany January 11

Michael Moore January 11

Ron Schooley January 11

Zaden Syar January 11

Molly Ballard January 12

Jerry Harris January 12

January Birthdays Continued

Brandon Shaull January 12

Lauren Volbert January 12

Jody Moshier January 13

Delmar Stiffler January 13

Nathan Dial January 15

Pat Divney January 15

Bernice Humes January 15

Renee Staudt January 15

Ella Gallebo January 16

Bob Biehl January 19

Bob McGraner January 20

Aaron Smith January 20

Abby Kilpatrick January 21

Linda Mills January 21

Cheryl Jones January 22

Ethan Cormany January 23

Cameron Cormany January 23

Ashley Gantt January 25

Kelsi Born January 26

Brad Cormany January 26

Caryl Mueller January 26

Wilma Washburne January 26

Carolyn Davis January 28

Nicole Emmelhainz January 29

Abigail Althouse January 31

Hannah Moore January 31

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