Pastor’s Pen – January 2016 is here… what will the New Year bring to you & UM Temple? This newsletter is a reminder to me that Marlene and I have been here at Temple for 23 months. We will celebrate 2 years on Feb. 2 nd , 2016… seems like we have been here a long time, doesn’t it? As a church, United Methodist Temple has much to celebrate: two very successful Back2School Bash events, a great mission/ministry going at Lighthouse Mission, launched Wednesday Night Live, completed a “hands on” mis- sion trip this summer. We paid $60,000 on our church debt in 2015. We have brought about a dozen new members into our church and have several new families worshipping with us. Our trustees have taken action that saved several thousands of dollars, (new insurance carrier and a new rating in our flood insur- ance). Several men and women have attended the Walk to Emmaus retreat. We began the process of changing our church teams/committees, and this will be the second year that our team leaders will share their annual team plans (open to everyone on Jan. 16 th at 8:30 a.m.). Are there some concerns? Sure, we still need to continue our focus on ministering to younger families, reach out to the Temple Preschool parents and staff, continue to reduce our debt, focus on making new disciples for Christ, find out why many of our old friends have not been attending UMT, place other people’s needs ahead of our own… understand that we have to do things differ- ently at United Methodist Temple if we are going to attain different results than we have experienced in the last 20+ years… How do we accomplish what is needed for us and our church? The answer is simple… love God, love our neighbor. Grow in our Christian maturity, as individuals, and as a church. How do we do that? Funny you should ask!!! In 2016 we, as a church, will begin a Journey through the Bible together. This is meant to accomplish a couple of objectives: 1. We will learn more about our God and how God has been revealed to us. 2. We will have an opportunity to grow in our Christian maturity… (Head (Biblical) knowledge & Heart (spiritual) experience/growth). 3. We will have an opportunity to fellowship with other Christians here at Temple and perhaps with others who do not at- tend Temple. Last week we sent out the reading schedule for 2016-2017. We will also be forming Life Groups for you & others at Temple to participate in, BUT also this will be a time to ask a friend, neighbor or family member to join with us. How will Life Groups work? If you have a Sunday school class you participate in, (continued on Page 5) UNITED METHODIST TEMPLE 2016 January Temple Tower www.terrehauteumtemple.org Our mission: To make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the world. Our vision: Know Christ Grow in Christ Show Christ to All Inside this issue: Assisting in Worship 2 Financial News 3 January Events 4 Mission and Outreach Corner 6 Kudos and Notes 7 Our Church Family 8 Calendar 11 www.facebook.com/ TerreHauteUMT Deadline for items to be included in the February- Temple Tower is January 21, 2016. Items submit- ted after that time will be saved for the next issue.
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Pastor’s Pen – January 2016 is here… what will the New Year
bring to you & UM Temple?
This newsletter is a reminder to me that Marlene and I
have been here at Temple for 23 months. We will celebrate 2
years on Feb. 2nd, 2016… seems like we have been here a long time, doesn’t it?
As a church, United Methodist Temple has much to celebrate:
two very successful Back2School Bash events, a great mission/ministry going at
Lighthouse Mission, launched Wednesday Night Live, completed a “hands on” mis-
sion trip this summer. We paid $60,000 on our church debt in 2015. We have
brought about a dozen new members into our church and have several new
families worshipping with us. Our trustees have taken action that saved several
thousands of dollars, (new insurance carrier and a new rating in our flood insur-
ance). Several men and women have attended the Walk to Emmaus retreat. We
began the process of changing our church teams/committees, and this will be the
second year that our team leaders will share their annual team plans (open to
everyone on Jan. 16th at 8:30 a.m.).
Are there some concerns? Sure, we still need to continue our focus
on ministering to younger families, reach out to the Temple Preschool parents
and staff, continue to reduce our debt, focus on making new disciples for Christ,
find out why many of our old friends have not been attending UMT, place other
people’s needs ahead of our own… understand that we have to do things differ-
ently at United Methodist Temple if we are going to attain different results than
we have experienced in the last 20+ years…
How do we accomplish what is needed for us and our church?
The answer is simple… love God, love our neighbor. Grow in our
Christian maturity, as individuals, and as a church. How do we do that?
Funny you should ask!!!
In 2016 we, as a church, will begin a Journey through the Bible together.
This is meant to accomplish a couple of objectives: 1. We will learn more about
our God and how God has been revealed to us. 2. We will have an opportunity
to grow in our Christian maturity… (Head (Biblical) knowledge & Heart
(spiritual) experience/growth). 3. We will have an opportunity to fellowship
with other Christians here at Temple and perhaps with others who do not at-
tend Temple.
Last week we sent out the reading schedule for 2016-2017. We will also
be forming Life Groups for you & others at Temple to participate in, BUT also
this will be a time to ask a friend, neighbor or family member to join with us.
How will Life Groups work?
If you have a Sunday school class you participate in, (continued on Page 5)
UNITED
METHODIST
TEMPLE
2016 January
Temple Tower www.terrehauteumtemple.org
Our mission:
To make Disciples
of Jesus Christ
for the
Transformation
of the world.
Our vision:
Know Christ Grow in Christ Show Christ to All
Inside this issue:
Assisting in
Worship
2
Financial News 3
January Events 4
Mission and
Outreach Corner
6
Kudos and Notes 7
Our Church
Family
8
Calendar 11
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TerreHauteUMT
Deadline for items to be
included in the February-Temple Tower is January 21, 2016. Items submit-
ted after that time will be
saved for the next issue.
Assisting in Worship This Month
Liturgists Greeters
8:45 A.M. 11:00 A.M.
January 3 Ben Ranum Randy and Theresa Camp Barb Coveleskie and Jim Eliyas
January 10 Bill Bonar Chris Young and Hazel Perry Wini McCammon and Myrna Rose
January 17 Phil Carter Micah and Melissa Turner Matt and Amy Jarvis
January 24 Linda Sperry Bonnie and Gene Finley
Phil and Sandra Small
Greg and Ashley Luken
January 31 Gene Finley Janice and Vern Fellows
Kid’s Own Worship
8:45 am 11:00
A.M.
SUNDAY MORNING COUNTER SCHEDULE
January 3 Linda Sperry Dick Vining TBA Jill Kuckewich
Sandra Small Jill Kuckewich
TBA Jill Kuckewich
Debbie Hoopingarner Jill Kuckewich
January 10 Phil Small Mike Johnson
January 17 Janice Fellows Hazel Perry
January 24 Joann Orman Paula Hochstetler
January 31
Nursery Caregivers & Helpers
8:45 A.M. Sunday School 11:00 A.M.
January 3 TBA TBA Gail Stewart
January 10 Volunteer Needed Pam Hopler Linda Sperry
January 17 Linda Storey Michele Lynch and Karen Blythe Amy Jarvis
January 24 Debbie Morgan Beth Thompson Ashley Luken and Morgan Vedder-
Rubeck January 31
Friendship Class 8:45 Ushers 11:00 Van Drivers
January 3 Brad Kesler Phil Small
Gene Finley
Sandra Small
Jerry Hochstetler
Pam Hopler
Cathy Thomas
Brad Brubaker
Don Wrin
Randy Camp
Phil Small
Brad Brubaker
January 10 Deb Kesler
January 17 Jean Graf
January 24 Jill Kuckewich
January 31
FINANCIAL NEWS FOR NOVEMBER, 2015
November YTD
Income $ 35,001.04 $381,965.23
Expense - 36,520.80 - 404,017.93
TOTAL (1,519.76) (20,052.70)
Total Pledged through November, 2015 = $215,786.60
Total Received through November, 2015 = $207,567.92
Difference = $8,218.68
Total Percentage Paid = 96%
Are you keeping up with your pledge?
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO TURN IN YOUR 2016 PLEDGE!!
Monthly Financial statements are available to anyone who would like one.
Please let Jill know if you would like to receive a copy.
Total Principal Paid - $796,360.50
Total Interest Paid - $489,418.40
Total Paid - $1,285,778.90
CURRENT LOAN BALANCE (end of November, ‘15) $301,476.83
December Attendance and Offering
61 8:45 am
Service
11:00 am
Service
Saturday
Praise
Total Offering
Date Attendance Attendance Attendance
December 6 72 65 27 164 $8,742
December 13 75 67 14 156 $11,443
December 20
(one service) 155 12 167 $3,620
December 24 175 $562
December 27 61 47 5 113 $13,550
Spread the word about our Saturday evening Praise Service! Every Saturday Evening at 6pm. A service for those who cannot attend Sunday morning or who are looking for an alternative to Sunday morning Worship. Contemporary music led by Tyler Mattox and a message from Pastor Kevin.
SENIOR CONNECTION will not meet in January
The UNITED METHOD-IST WOMEN will not meet in January or February.
THE UNITED METHODIST MEN will meet January 9,
2016 at 8am at the Sunrise Cafe. Check with Brad Brubaker for further details.
January Church Events
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CHANCEL CHOIR AND TEMPLE BELLS will resume rehearsals on Thursday, January 7th at regular times – Bells at 6:00 pm, and Chancel Choir at 7:00 pm.
2015 Audit—All Groups
must turn in to Jill all
financial records includ-
ing receipts, etc. for the 2015 year
by Sunday, January 17th.
(Continued from Page 1) they can be your instant “Life Group”. A Life Group is basically small
groups (3-15 people max) that we will join. Some of us do not attend Sunday school, so what
about us? That is where we have the opportunity to form and be a part of a “small group”.
Marlene & I will be hosting a Life Group probably in our home or at the church. I would en-
courage others to consider facilitating a Life Group in your home, or at church or at a restau-
rant/bar, etc. You don’t have to “know” the Bible to facilitate a Life Group… you just need to
facilitate the discussion. In fact, to do a good job facilitating, you should be reluctant to share
your opinion or knowledge of the Bible… it’s about the group finding the right answers togeth-
er.
So you should prayerfully consider hosting (facilitating) a Life Group. AND at the very
least you need to make sure you are part of a Life Group. You will find a sign up sheet to host
or a sign up sheet if you are interested in being part of a Life Group… SIGN UP in the nar-
thex.
2015 was a good year for our church. Let’s make 2016 even better… let us
learn more about God and fall deeper in love with Jesus, our Savior, and with one
another as we participate in our Journey through the Bible and join a Life Group.
Also on another note, on behalf of the UM Temple staff we would like to say
thank you for the Christmas gift the Church has provided for us… you folks were
very kind and we sincerely appreciate your efforts on our behalf.
Happy New Year!
Kevin, Marlene & Jill, Doug, Curtis, Margaret & Tyler
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE!
MISSION AND OUTREACH CORNER
Page 6 January
Always Needed: Food for 14th and Chestnut Community Center. (Collection barrels
located in the Narthex) Money for “Change for Change” for Benevolence Fund. (Collection jars by
Exit doors in the Narthex) Labels and UPC codes for Red Bird Mission. (Basket on table in Narthex
across from office.)
Items for Families by Choice (see Bulletin Board for list)
Supplies for Back2School Bash 2016
MISSION AND OUTREACH CORNER
Renovate or Die: Ten Ways to Focus your Church on Mission. Bob Farr offers practical tools to help congregations move from maintenance minded to mission-driven ministry. Gift of Judy Clayton The History of Quakerism. A history of the Quaker movement as a
whole, treating it as a segment of modern church history; relating it to its historic roots. In each period the author pays attention to the elements which are most important, such as the outstanding persons, the discipline, the conservative or progressive tendencies, and the in-fluential outside forces. Gift of Dr. Curtis Chambers. The Quaker Story. The author presents to the world a faithful account of our princi-ples, and briefly lets them understand what we have to say for ourselves. Gift of Dr. Curtis Chambers
They Knew Jesus. Based on the Bible and historical sources, this book depicts those men and women—friends and foes, intimates and strangers—who figured in the life of Je-sus. They were human beings, caught up in a dramatic venture that transcended their per-sonal limitations. Gift of Dr. Curtis Chambers The Light Within You. This is fundamentally a book of hope. The author challenges us to look clearly at the central reality of faith—that we were created by a loving God who sent his Son to redeem us.
From the Trustees: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to give some hours on a Saturday, date to be determined, to help paint the interior of our church. We will be starting with the hall-ways. Curt will have all supplies and all we need are some extra hands to help us clean and brighten our very busy halls!! Please contact the Church Office, Mike Johnson or Deb Kesler to add your name to our volunteer list or with any questions. Thanks in advance, Trustee Team
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KUDOS AND NOTES
Three Notes from 14th and Chestnut Community Center: Thank you for all you do to help us in our ministry! The trailer load of gifts you so generously purchased for our children this Christmas truly help to make sure they have a wonderful holiday. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ...Your generous donation of food, non-food items, and canned goods to our Mother Hubbard Cupboard will truly help us in our ministry...With so many families out of work, the families truly depend on the items that come from Moth-er Hubbard’s Cupboard. Last month we served approxi-mately 1300 food requests in our food pantry. Because of the rapid increase in utilities and the need to keep our children safe, your generous donation of $300 will truly help us to remain a strong force in the community. 14th & Chestnut Community Center Family
The Church Staff would like to thank you for the generous Staff Gift you gave us this Christmas. It is greatly appreciat-ed!!
United Methodist Temple,
You are all very dear to us! Thank
you for your “Outreach” to us and
your Servants’ Hearts.
Greg and Patty Christy and All
Your Friends in “Signing for
the Savior”
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Our Church Family
January Birthdays
January 1 Kevin Drane
January 7 Jean Cantrell
January 8 Phyllis Elenich
January 16 Judy Clayton
January 16 Lois Foltz
January 19 Karen Eddy
January 20 Susan Ooley-Viray
January 23 Peggy Cox
January 27 Morgan Vedder-Rubeck
January 29 Vern Fellows
January Anniversaries
January 1 Jean and Jesse Cantrell
January 1 Anne and Rob Bunch
This is a new page about Our Church Family. Please help make it complete by sub-mitting information, prayer updates and requests to the office for the next month by the 3rd Sunday of the current month.
This is a spot for listing items needed to enhance our ministries and services. If you see a need that is not in our budget, we can add it to the list so all can be on the lookout.
Welcome Center Kiosk—In Process Commercial Dishwasher Table Coverings for tables in Narthex
We apologize if we’ve left off your
birthday or anniversary. Please
contact the church office and we
will be happy to include it in the
future.
Page 9
Preschool Graduation took place on May 22, 2014. The sanctuary was filled with proud parents and grandparents celebrating a terrific year. The children sang songs and we watched a slide show. Soon the graduates were announced and I read off their names and what each one planned to be as an adult. We had many ideas, everything from Sam wanting to be a paleontologist (dinosaur expert) to Maggie wanted to be a princess fairy. Thank you to Jill, who accompanied us on the piano and led us in prayer. The happy, but somewhat teary, crowd enjoyed refresh-ments in fellowship hall afterwards. It is amazing to think how quickly our school year passed. Each year I am sad to see some of stu-dents heading off to Kindergarten, but I know they are ready to go and they will do well. It seems just yesterday these four and five year olds were just little two year olds arriving for the first time. How quickly they change and become so grown up! This summer we have a large group of kids enjoying Summer Mom's Day Out on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Several of our teachers are leading the kids through fun activities and enjoying the playground.
January Page 10
Here are some ways you can Serve! Most can be done in less than two hours and are ongoing needs. If you can help, please call the office! Ushers—Sunday Morning and Special Services
Greeters—Sunday Morning and Special Services Shampoo section of carpet, Wash some windows AV/Tech Help for Sunday and Special Events Help in Nursery Help with Kid’s Own Worship Help with Wednesday Night Live!! dinners Communion Preparation—First Sunday every month Clean Pews
Watch this space for other areas and special projects needing assistance! Team Leaders and Ministry Leaders—if your group or ministry needs help/volunteers, make sure and contact Margaret and get your needs listed in the monthly newsletter.
Page 11 January Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
27 TPS Christmas Break 8:45 AM Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Service 4:00 PM Emmaus Reunion at UMT
28 TPS Christmas Break 12:15 PM Celebrate Recovery 6:00 PM Holy Yoga
29 TPS Christmas Break
30 TPS Christmas Break
31 TPS Christmas Break
1 New Year's Day TPS Christmas Break 6:00 AM Lighthouse Mission Breakfast
2 6:00 PM Praise Service
3 8:45 AM Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Service 5:00 PM Service at Westmin-ster
4 12:15 PM Celebrate Recovery 6:00 PM Boy Scouts Pack 28 Meeting 6:00 PM Holy Yoga
5 7:00 PM Trustees Meeting
6 Epiphany 9:00 AM FCJ Pas-tors Peer Mentoring 2:00 PM Trustees Endowment Sub-committee 5:30 PM Wednesday Night Live!
7 9:30 AM TPS Time With Pastor 1:00 PM Quilting 4:00 PM Signing for the Savior 4:30 PM Yoga 6:00 PM Bells Re-hearsal 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM Praise Team Rehearsal
8 6:00 AM Lighthouse Mission Breakfast 9:30 AM TPS Time With Pastor
9 8:00 AM United Methodist Men 9:00 AM FCJ Laity Meeting 6:00 PM Praise Service
10 8:45 AM Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Service 4:00 PM Emmaus Reunion at UMT
11 12:15 PM Celebrate Recovery 6:00 PM Boy Scouts Pack 28 Meeting 6:00 PM Holy Yoga 6:30 PM Worship Subcommittee
12 6:00 PM Finance Team
13 7:00 AM All Pro Dads 5:30 PM Wednesday Night Live!
14 1:00 PM Quilting 4:00 PM Signing for the Savior 4:30 PM Yoga 6:00 PM Bells Re-hearsal 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM Praise Team Rehearsal
15 6:00 AM Lighthouse Mission Breakfast
16 8:30 AM All Teams--Annual Plans 6:00 PM Praise Service 7:00 PM UMT Game Night
17 8:45 AM Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Service
18 Martin L. King, Jr. Day Office Closed 12:15 PM Celebrate Recovery
19 20 7:00 AM iMom 12:00 PM Pastor at Westminster 5:30 PM Wednesday Night Live!
21 1:00 PM Quilting 4:00 PM Signing for the Savior 4:30 PM Yoga 6:00 PM Bells Re-hearsal 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM Praise Team Rehearsal
22 6:00 AM Lighthouse Mission Breakfast
23 6:00 PM Praise Service
24 8:45 AM Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Service 12:00 PM Celebrate Recovery Board Meeting 4:00 PM Emmaus Reunion at UMT
25 12:15 PM Celebrate Recovery 6:00 PM Boy Scouts Pack 28 Meeting 6:00 PM Holy Yoga
26 27 5:30 PM Wednesday Night Live!
28 1:00 PM Quilting 4:00 PM Signing for the Savior 4:30 PM Yoga 6:00 PM Bells Re-hearsal 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM Praise Team Rehearsal
29 6:00 AM Lighthouse Mission Breakfast
30 6:00 PM Praise Service
31 8:45 AM Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Service
1 12:15 PM Celebrate Recovery 6:00 PM Boy Scouts Pack 28 Meeting 6:00 PM Holy Yoga
2 Groundhog Day
3 9:30 AM TPS Time With Pastor 5:30 PM Wednesday Night Live!
4 9:30 AM TPS Time With Pastor 1:00 PM Quilting 4:00 PM Signing for the Savior 4:30 PM Yoga 6:00 PM Bells Re-hearsal 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM Praise Team Rehearsal
5 6:00 AM Lighthouse Mission Breakfast 12:30 PM Senior Connection
6 9:00 AM FCJ Laity Meeting 6:00 PM Praise Service
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These activities are open
to the community!
Monday—12:15-2:15 pm Celebrate Recovery meets in Fellowship Hall 6:00-7:00 pm Holy Yoga with Macy Kalb meets in Fellowship
Hall. $5 per session
Wednesday—5:30 pm—Family Night (5:30pm Light dinner; 6:00pm
Classes for Ages 4-Middle School; Adult Small Group. A nursery will be
provided for children 3 and under.)
Thursday —1:00 pm—Piecemakers Quilting Group
4:00 pm—Signing for the Savior
4:30 pm—Yoga $5 per session
6:00 pm—Temple Handbell Choir Practice
7:00 pm—Chancel Choir Practice
8:00 pm—Praise Team Practice
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