Volume Issue

Newslet ter Date July 2016

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Attendance/Stewardship 3

Birthdays— 4

Children’s Ministries 2

UMW News 5

Youth New 4

T h e V i s i t o r

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 3

10:45 Romans Family

Reception

July 5

SPRC

July 6

6pm—CATeam

July 10

Eddy Family @ CUMC

July 14

6p Trustees

July 18

6p Finance Committee

7p Church Council

July 19

Mt. Mission Pickup

July 31

Church wide Pool Party

@ Southland

Christ United Methodist Church Exists to: Connect Persons to God and to One Another (Worship/Fellowship)

Help Meet Needs (Service/Every Member a Minister)

Reach Out to Share Jesus Christ (Evangelism)

Instruct in Christian Growth (Discipleship)

Send Persons in Ministry (Missions)

Transform the Community of Bowling Green

From the Associate Pastor’s Desk As I look at the life of our church and the life of my family I

realize that we have all been through a whirlwind of a

transition. For us that has meant preaching my last sermon in

the two churches I was serving one day and leaving with the

Christ UMC Youth Ministry for camp the very next day. For

you all that has meant letting go of one beloved family to the

calling of God and gaining a new family (hopefully soon to

be beloved) on the same Sunday. As we navigate these transi-

tions together, I thought it might be nice to give you a word

of introduction about myself.

First, I want you to know my family. I have been married to

my beautiful and thoughtful wife Emily for 11 years this Ju-

ly. We have two children: Jonas who is seven and Willow

who is five.

Let me tell you about two things that I love; I love the outdoors and I love student

ministry. I am an avid outdoorsman; I love hiking, camping, running, biking,

hunting, fishing, canoeing, basically anything that allows me to be outside in God’s

creation.

As much as I love nature I have an even deeper love of student ministry. Emily and

I took our first student ministry position 12 years ago at Greenhill UMC in Alvaton

and we have been engaged in student ministry in one form or another ever since.

Even during my time as senior pastor in Russellville I have been highly involved

with their student ministries. In many ways we view this return to student

ministries as an answer to prayers. When I was about to begin my seminary career I

knew that God had called me toward becoming an ordained elder in our church but

was troubled because I could not see how that calling was going to fit with my love

for students and student ministry. I can clearly remember praying for clarity how

the calling and the passions that God had given me fit together. Now, years later,

God has answered our prayers; I am on my way to becoming a fully ordained elder

and I have been the given the amazing opportunity to work with students both here

at Christ UMC and as the campus pastor/director of the Wesley Foundation at

WKU. God is indeed faithful and patient.

My entire family is excited to be with you all and look forward to learning about

and growing in our love for you and your families in the months and years ahead.

Michael

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Dear Christ Church

It has been an honor and a joy to serve with Christ

Church these past 6 years. We have gained lifelong

friendships and shared so many wonderful memories.

God has done so much. You have all made an impact

on our lives and in the lives of our children. We will

miss everyone dearly.

Thank you for the wonderful reception following the

Sunday School hour and the beautiful time of worship,

prayer, memories and blessing during the 11 o'clock

service. We were touched by the outpouring of love

that morning and later that evening as well from our

student ministry. Even now we are thanking God for

each of you and missing you already.

We look forward to all God has in-store in this next

chapter for both Christ Church and our family as we

move to Gainesville, Florida to join the work God is

doing at Grace Church. It is with great confidence in

the love and faithfulness of our good Father that we

follow his ever present and guiding Spirit looking back

with thankful hearts for all that He has done and look-

ing ahead to all He has yet to do. Thank you for shar-

ing the journey with us, we love you Christ Church!

May God bless you and keep you and may His face to

shine upon you.

The Wickers

CHILDREN’S CORNER

VBS

Thank you to all those who

donated their time, talents and

energy. You made VBS 2016 a

wonderful week! Our thanks also go out to

all who donated needed materials for the

program.

’S CED! Please join us for VBS 2016 as we Mu- sic.l areas: Bible Story center, Age

SAVE THE DATE:

SUNDAY, JULY 31ST

will be the day of our annual Pool Party!

Farewell Children’s Ministry

Congratulations to

Micah & Sawyer Rowland

On their baptisms in Drake’s Creek

Methodist Mountain Mission will be picking up

donated items at our church on

Tuesday, July 19

Items may be left in back FLC hallway no sooner

than after services on Sunday, July 17.

The Visi tor

Budget for the Year $570,011

Needed per Week $10,962

Received

June 5 $14,269

June 12 $11,004

June 19 $ 7,712

June 26 $ 6,184

Budget to Date $285,012

Received to Date $268,165

Building Fund—Loan Balance $129,287

Received June 2016 $3,720

Received 2016 $42,513

STEWARDSHIP OF ATTENDANCE S.S.

8:45 10:00 11:00

June 5 144 137 126

June 12 127 122 102

June 19 154 147 97

June 26 122 145 110

If you are interested in electronic giving, log on to

our website at

www.christumcbg.org

to find a link to set up your account.

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O U R S T E W A R D S H I P

A N D A T T E N D A N C E

J U N E 2 0 1 6 Greeters

8:45 Service

Charlotte & Dennis Wilkes

11:00 Service

TBA

Communion Servers

8:45 Service

Marcus & Nancy Brand

Roland & Lynda Mulcahy

11:00 Service

TBA

Building Lockup

TBA

Servants for July

Welcome to

Eric Doades, who

transferred his

membership to CUMC,

June 19

Eric, Sheryl & Olivia Doades

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Kitty Green 7/1

Katy Gulley 7/3

Amy Tylicki 7/4

Dolores Jaska 7/6

Madisyn Taylor 7/6

John Gulley 7/6

Muriel Charles 7/12

Pete Reckard 7/12

Lisa Stewart 7/16

Wesley Harrell 7/17

Matt Irizarry 7/19

Brenda Roberts 7/22

Luke York 7/22

Emogene Stuart 7/22

Helen Terry 7/27

Nancy Brand 7/28

Dennis Meador 7/29

Savannah Carter 7/31

If you would like your birthday listed in The Visitor, please call the church office

July Birthdays

Youth at Camp

Congratulations

Sean & Tabitha Foley

on the births of their triplets;

Josephine, Parker Jane

& Lincoln.

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M.E.A.L.S., Inc.

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave

me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me...” Matthew 25:35

2016 M.E.A.L.S., Inc. Dates

September 10th ,December 10th

M.E.A.L.S., Inc.

Christian Sympathy is extended to

Don & Deloris Gaddie on the death of her

mother, Dorothy Hardcastle

In Memory of Bob Krenzin Memorial Fund

Ray &Mary Rose

Hotel, Inc.

Ron & Carol Wilson

In Memory of Emilie Bottreau Prayer Garden

Tim & Linda Tidwell

In Memory of Dorothy Hardcastle Memorial Fund

Maria Cann

Memorial

CONTRIBUTIONS

Dear Congregation,

I wanted to send my sincere

gratitude and love to everyone who

held me up in prayer.

I felt God’s healing hand and appreciate all the

support, cards and food.

Words can’t express my love for you all.

Blessings,

Margaret Taylor

Dear Church Family,

My brothers and I thank you for all your prayers,

cards, and visits following the sudden death of our

mother. We are so fortunate and appreciative for having

church families who are so caring and thoughtful.

Deloris & Don Gaddie

Hope House strives to alleviate physical and spiritual

poverty in Warren County KY. They help clients with

overcoming obstacles, job training, money management,

basic sewing skills, Affordable Christmas, mens

residence, and thrift store. Hope House urgently needs

volunteers to sort donations for the thrift store. If you are

a golfer consider taking part in Swing for Hope August

27th. For more information about Hope House and how

you can help, call 270-904-1200 or stop by 112 W. 10th

Ave Monday- Friday between 9am-4pm. Visit the web-

site at www.hopehousebg.com.

Mission Minute From Jennifer Taylor & Judi Kavanaugh

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CHURCH STAFF

Dr. David Grout ............................................... Pastor

Michael Romans……………..……Associate Pastor

Patty Wintuska ......................... Children’s Director

Kelli Truelove .................... Assistant Youth Director

Eric Doades ....................................... Choir Director

Jeanie Orr .................................................... Organist

Bonnie Hanes .... Administrative Assistant/Treasurer

April Taylor ................................ Nursery Supervisor

Shan Winquist ........................................ Lay Leader

Angie Gordon …………… Minister of Visitation &

Congregational Care /Director of The Learning Tree

Chase Stewart ............................................Custodian

Lorenzo Hall, Jr. .......................................... Security

Worship Services

Sunday Worship ~ 8:45

a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School ~ 10:00

a.m.

Nursery provided for all

Sunday Services

Youth Activities ~ Sunday

at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

716 Cave Mill Road

Bowling Green, KY 42104

842-4343 & 842-8762

Church Fax: 842-6776

Office hours: 8:00-2:00

Our E-Mail Address:

Info@ChristUMCbg.org

Our Web Page:

www.christumcbg.org