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Chimes
August 2019
Phone: (513) 734-7201 E-mail: info@livingthewordchurch.org
Fax: (513) 734-7229 Internet: www.livingthewordchurch.org
New Series Coming: Newcomers Lunch, August 4th
July 28th - August 25th
The past six months have been filled with
many exciting events for our church. One of
“Why do we do this?” How many times
the many exciting things has been meeting
have you asked that question? How many
so many new faces. If you are new(er) to the
times has that question been asked to
church, we would love to have you join us for
you? Sometimes the answer to this
lunch on August 4th, after the 10:30 service.
question can be understood easily. Other
Our Children’s Director, Rebekah Royer,
times it can also be shrouded in mystery,
Youth Director, Dustin Weeks, as well as myself,
when people respond: it’s just how we do
will share about our ministry
it. Many times tradition and methodology
areas and answer any questions
can get in the way of understanding the
you may have about Living the
“why” question.
Word Church. We look forward
to sharing this time with you!
Starting Sunday, July 28th and continuing
Please sign-up in the lobby.
through August 25th, we are starting a
new series on Sunday morning, entitled:
“Why Do We ?” Each week the blank
will be filled in with things like: Worship, Back to School Prayer Walk,
Pray, Give (Time, Talent and Treasure), August 11th
Baptize, and Tell Others. I look forward to
working through each of these important Our back to school prayer walk will take
areas in the lives of Jesus followers and place on Sunday, August 11th, from
the church. 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Parents, grandparents,
students, teachers, and all who desire
God’s blessings upon the children of our
church and community are invited to
attend. Please choose a school that has
the closest connection to your family.
Signup sheets for locations will be
available in the lobby, August 4th and
11th.
Blessings J.D.
Living the Word Christian Church
Youth Summer Fun!!!
Important Dates
August
th
August 7 @ 6:30-8:00 – Back to School Bash at the Freudenberger’s
Sign up for reminders for youth events by using the Remind App.
Text @ b7732k to 81010 to get signed up!
Also follow us on Facebook @ LWCC Youth for more information.
Children’s Ministry
Rebekah Royer
GROW KNOW GO
We are currently wrapping up a fantastic week of VBS! Roar did not disappoint as over
100 kids came to learn about “When life is wild, GOD IS GOOD!”
On top of that we had more than 60 adult and teen volunteers. I was blessed and humbled
by all the support that made this week possible. THANK YOU to everyone who pitched in
and helped in so many ways, it would not have been possible without you!!
With school approaching and summer quickly coming to an end, I look back on the past few
months and smile. It has been quite the whirlwind since coming here in April. God has done
some amazing things here at Living the Word and I look for His goodness to continue
the rest of the year.
Blessings to all Rebekah
In Memorial
Rev. Dr. Lowell Dean Crabtree
1936 – 2019
Pastor of Bethel UMC 1979 - 2001
This week, earth lost a unique man when Dean Crabtree left us, once again,
but this time, however, to arrive on heaven’s distant shore, there to hear,
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant …. Enter into the joy of your
Lord.” Yes, we grieve. Oh, how we grieve, but his travail is over. Safe now in
the arms of Jesus. Thanks be to God.
Of all the things I could say about him, of all the things he said while
mentoring me in my own ministry, one statement has stood me well. “Jim,
don’t depend on your talent. Depend on the power of the Holy Spirit.” That
was fifteen years ago, and he is still right.
So, in this brief memorial, we give thanks for clergy like Pastor Crabtree:
Lives well lived. A life that made a real difference. Our church, our whole
Bethel Ohio community, is blessed and better for having known him.
Rest in peace, dearest of friends.
Rest in peace.
Rev. James Richter
Core Values Team Update
The July Chimes explained and introduced the Core Values Team.
This team has worked diligently, establishing the Core Values and Core Beliefs of
Living the Word Church. The team met on July 6th, discussing how we could best
adopt the Methodist Book of Discipline as a new church. After much thought and
discussion, it was agreed that Living the Word will hold / implement the Book of Discipline
in the same manner and function it was held to by Bethel United Methodist Church.
The Core Values Team has embraced the task of reading the local church sections of
the Book of Discipline, becoming familiar with them and their directives. It was decided
that there must be a process to state an appeal or grievance. Going forward, those
who wish to bring a concern regarding the Book of Discipline or Biblical Foundations must
do the following:
1. Provide a written grievance or concern to the Executive Board Chair,
which at this time is John Burke.
2. Provide Book of Discipline paragraph and biblical support regarding
the concern in question.
3. The Executive Board Chair will submit concern to the Executive Leadership
Team and Core Values Team.
4. A meeting of the Executive Board will be called.
5. The Person who has brought the concern forward for discussion is required
to be in attendance and present their concern to the Executive Board.
6. The Executive Board will review the concern and make a final determination.
This process was presented to the Executive Board and Staff Parish Relations Committee.
It was voted on, and aproved, on July 23rd, 2019.
August is Back to School Safety Month
With summer ending and the start of school just around the corner, drivers
need to do their part to keep kids safe as they walk and bike to school.
Whether you are taking your kids to school or just driving through a school
zone, you can do your part to keep kids safe.
August is designated as Back-to-School Safety Month, and we want to
remind motorists to be extra careful at all times. Follow the tips below to
make sure you keep your children safe while walking and biking to school:
Back to School Safety Tips
Here are some simple reminders for drivers:
Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods and
school zones
Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on
curbs
Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully
Watch for children on and near the road in the morning and after school
hours
Reduce any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the
road and your surroundings. Put down your phone and don’t talk or text
while driving
Reminders for your kids:
Cross the street with an adult until they are at least 10 years old
Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks
Never run out into the streets or cross in between parked cars
Always walk in front of the bus where the driver can see them
Living the Word
“What does it profit, my brethren, if What good works has God prepared for you
someone says he has faith but does not to do? When do you intend to do the good
have works? Can faith save him?” works God has prepared for you to do?
(James 2:14) “Faith by itself, if it does
not have works, is dead” (James 2:17).
You will see then that a man is justified
by works and not by faith alone” (James
2:24). “For as the body without the spirit
is dead, so faith without works is dead
also” (James 2:26). Trivia: Brothers
“For by grace you have been saved Match the following brothers:
through faith, and not that of yourselves;
it is a gift of God, not works, lest anyone 1. Jacob (Gen 25: 25-26)
should boast. For we are His
workmanship, created in Christ Jesus 2. Peter (Matt 10: 2)
for good works, which God prepared
3. Moses (Ex 4:14)
beforehand that we should walk in
them” (Eph 2:8-10). 4. James (Matt 10: 2)
“And whatever you do in word or deed, 5. Joseph (Gen 35: 24)
do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
6. Joses (Joseph) Matt 13: 55)
giving thanks to God the Father through
Him” (Col 3:17). “And whatever you do,
do it heartily as to the Lord, not to men,
a. Judas
knowing that from the Lord you will
receive the reward of the inheritance; for
b. Esau
you serve the Lord Christ” (Col 3:23-24).
c. Aaron
d. John
e. Benjamin
f. Andrew
FINANCE COMMITTEE
This year is sure rushing by us. As you can see from the chart above, our giving has
been good. Through the end of the first half of 2019, we are running just under $17,000
behind on our giving vs. budgeted need. Our “Current Fund” balance has remained
strong and we give all the PRAISE to God for keeping us close to him.
September brings with it the planning for 2020 at Living the Word. Those who chair a
committee or are on staff will need to submit their budget requests to Allyson no later
than Tuesday, September 10. If you could please offer up an extra prayer for the
Finance Committee during this time that would be great. Budget time is always a little
extra stressful and sometimes challenging.
Please continue to seek God’s direction for you personally with regards to your financial
support of Living the Word. As always, we appreciate your gifts and your tithes. God
Bless!
If you have questions or suggestions for the Finance Committee,
please contact Debby Redden, Co-Chair (10:30 Service).
A big THANK YOU to
Bob Vanderwoude for faithfully
leading his Small Group for 27 years.
Thank you to the agape team for their help with
my Aunt Betty’s memorial service meal. A
special thank you to Scott Childers, Charlotte
Broach and Melinda Camery, your work was
greatly appreciated.
Tina DeBord and Family
Answers to “Brothers” trivia
Reminder: 1. b
Articles for the September Chimes are
due by Wednesday, August 7th. 2. f
You can send items to
lwcc.chimes@gmail.com or contact 3. c
Julie Daugherty at 513-580-2283 (you
can text to this number too). 4. d
5. e
6. a2: Chris & Brandi Miller
2: Max & Sandy Taylor
3: John Jr. & Angela Burke
3: T.J. & Susan Spencer
7: Keith & Sheri Luke
Celebrating 50 Years of Marriage
8: Jim & Vickie Butler
8: Tom & Linda Millman Daniel C and Margaret Miller were united in
10: John & Karen Hirschauer marriage August 24, 1969.
God has blessed them richly with family and
10: Matt & Stacey Bailey
friends.
10: Eric & Amy Moorehead They are being honored with a card shower.
Please send cards to:
15: Jack & Linda Moorhead
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Miller
16: Curt & Kathy Scott Otterbein Union Township
17: Lee & Brenda Braden 1119 Neighbor hood Dr.
Batavia, OH 45103
19: Jim & Terri Koeppe
20: Ralph & Dawn Herbolt
21: Steve & Brenda Morehouse
21: Scott & Sarah Beach
24: Dan & Margaret Miller
24: Scott & Carol Childers
28: Mark & Tina DeBord
28: Larry & Diane Harlow
31: Ben & Beth Beighle
31: Russell & Virginia HaydenAUGUST PRAYER CALENDAR
1. Matt & Aubrey Dotson 16. Jack & Pauline Gardner
2. Roger & Marsha Dotson 17. Tom & Ann Gaskins
3. Glen & June Dreher 18. Chris, Kenna, Hannah & Cole Goodman
4. Steve Drew 19. Tony & Carol Gordon-Shirley
5. Evelyn Dunham 20. Benjamin, Charla, Brayden & Camryn
6. Rusty, Kelly, Andi & Maya Dunham Hall
7. Denny & Elaine Ellis 21. Val Hammock
8. Scott, Sonya, Sadie & Seth 22. Rob, Krystal, Austin & Carson Haney
Fischesser 23. Larry & Diane Harlow
9. John, Julie, Brooklyn & Trenton 24. Sue Hauck
Fletcher 25. Russell & Virginia Hayden
10. Bob & Kathy Freudenberger 26. Phillip, Lisa, Cade & Chase Heflin
11. Cathy Frey 27. Dan, Colleen, Sydney & Kylie
12. Beth Fulton Hennemann
13. Steve & Dona Fultz 28. Ralph & Dawn Herbold
14. Robert & Joy Gabbard 29. June Higgins
15. Beverly Gangwer 30. John & Karen Hirschauer
31. Roger & Vicki HollandAUGUST BIRTHDAYS
1. Bonnie Beckelhymer
2. Dan Chaney, Shelby Rose, Benjamin Hall
3. Hannah Hansford, Kristi Braden
4. Dusty Weeks
5. Zachary Marcum, Kasie Sand, Ben
Schuster, Max Taylor
6. Jeff McDaniel
7. Bonnie Murphy, Ashley Taylor
8. Cortney Schuler, Kaiden Balzhiser, Jake
Humphrey
10. David C. Gray, Dylan Anderson, Logan
Smith, Lisa Heflin, Bonnie Meeks, Eli
Race
11. Brandon Brown, William Lewis, Molly
Kemper
12. Cara Bowen
13. Claire Weeks, Diana Shamblin
14. Brian Schaeffer
15. John Burke, Mark DeBord, Melissa
Stricker
17. Joan Taylor
18. Jason Lang, Rachel Brown
19. Josiah Luke
21. Cindy Alsip
23. Zachary Chandler, Susan Lesher
24. Mark McIntyre, Teresa Baudendistel
Gordon Dickerson
25. Vicki Holland, John Bauer, Kason
Dickhaus
26. Kendall Egan, Gabrielle Miller
27. Susan Foster
28. Sherry Napier, Roy Catron
29. Sharon Philhower, Timothy Philhower,
Robert Freudenberger
30. McKayla Kirschner, David Kretzer
31. Lucas Holland, Doug Martin, Jan Gregory,
Melissa Davidson, Gavin Schuler, Cathy
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