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A Publication of The Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes • November/December 2018
Jonathan Pays It Forward
Record Breaking Event
Sponsors Help Golf Scramble Reach New High
The Season of Giving An Opportunity for Changing Lives
Peace By Piece
Volunteers Create Beautifully Symbolic Quilt
Center of Attention
Evolve Counseling Center Has Ribbon-Cutting
Date "Knight" Event Benefits KyUMH
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Rev. Randy Coy
From the President's Desk By Rev. Randy Coy, President & CEO
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Bruce Jones bruce.jones@KyUMH.org The Children’s Voice is published quarterly by The Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children and Youth (incorporated as The Methodist Home of Kentucky), a ministry of the Kentucky Conference of the United Methodist Church. We serve children and families throughout Kentucky. The Children’s Voice is freely distributed to all interested persons. Contact the Nicholasville Campus for a FREE subscription or to change an address: info@KyUMH.org or mail to: Main Campus 1115 Ashgrove Road Nicholasville, KY 40356 (859) 523-3001 Mary Kendall Campus 201 Phillips Court Owensboro, KY 42303 (270) 683-6481
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I’ve always taken enjoyment from completing a “project.” In ministry we often work tirelessly, day after day only to look back on our labor and wonder if we accomplished anything. Many times one can’t tell where he or she started or finished. Projects have beginnings and endings, progress and completion, and a finished product to point to and say, “I did that.” These occasions are a helpful addition to the work repertoire. As we come to another year’s end, I’m reminded in Ecclesiastes 3 that there are seasons and times for all of
life. It gives one the opening to ponder God’s goodness and his divine employment. The writer of Ecclesiastes says that “there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil.” Working with troubled young people is complicated and often difficult, but the opportunity for a life changing decision makes the struggle worthwhile. We’ve had the opportunity to see some of these youth blossom and grow as they come to trust their ability to make the good and right choice for themselves and others this year. There is a real sense of satisfaction in this work. But unlike projects, our personal growth never ends. The maturation process
The Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children and Youth is accredited through the national Council on Accreditation (COA). We serve persons regardless of race, ethnicity, economic status, sex or religion.
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We take this moment to say again, thank you for sharing this satisfying toil. Your faithfulness and love make it possible. Lives are changed and made new because you continue to find room in your heart for the least and the lonely. Happy New Year,
KyUMH Receives 4-Star Recognition
Our Belief We believe every individual is an individual of worth, entitled to God's gift of wholeness of life.
is ongoing and often needs reinforcement and repetition. Seasons of growth and harvesting and seasons of quiet dormancy are all in God’s plan for us humans.
Charity Navigator, one of the most prominent charity watchdogs, recently recognized the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes with its highest designation as a 4-star organization. “This is our highest possible rating and indicates that your organization adheres to sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way. Attaining a 4-star rating
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verifies that The Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in your area of work. This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator sets The Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness. Our ratings provide clear, objective, and
reliable assessments of both the Financial Health and Accountability & Transparency of charities. By utilizing our ratings, donors can learn how a charity compares on these performance metrics with other charities throughout the country”. Staff from Development, Finance, and Program ministries each played an important role in achieving this distinguished recognition. This rating of efficiency and trustworthiness will help as we continue to raise support for our important mission to young people and their families.
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COVER STORY
Sharing The Gift Jonathan Pays It Forward
By Bruce Jones Communications/PR Coordinator
Jonathan never knew his father and his mother remarried an abusive alcoholic when he was 10 years old. His once active mother was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and her physical and mental health declined rapidly. She developed severe anxiety and was diagnosed as bi-polar and schizophrenic. She became dependent on medications and tensions grew in the household as the family moved often due to financial difficulties. When Jonathan was 16, he left home to live with his grandparents after a fight with his stepfather.
His grandparents later divorced, which divided the family further. Later that year, two days before Christmas, Jonathan arrived home to find that his over-medicated mother and stepfather had beaten his grandmother during an argument, but she did not press charges. She healed from the beating, but soon suffered a stroke. A judge ruled Jonathan’s grandmother unfit to care for him and suggested he be returned to his parents or placed in a youth home. Jonathan felt his best option was to run away and was missing for several weeks until the police picked him up. His case worker had him sent to our Mary Kendall Campus in Owensboro. His first thought when he arrived was, “Why do they
Jonathan celebrating Christmas with his wife and children.
care? We’re not their kids. It actually annoyed me how much they cared about kids who weren’t theirs.” The staff was compassionate, but since he was now 17, they also challenged him with responsibility. “They didn’t treat me like a child. The staff told me, since I was older I needed to be a positive role model for the younger kids. We became a bunch of brothers there.” That Christmas, while the kids were opening
baseball coach and finish the school year. He graduated that spring and attended Western Kentucky University on a baseball scholarship. He left school early after injuring his arm and enlisted in the Army with an opportunity to attend West Point, but decided he wanted a family more than a military career. He returned home and continued his quest to pay it forward, managing a local recovery center helping
“I was just another poor kid. They gave me self-worth that I didn't have.” gifts, Jonathan was called into another room stacked with gifts from his high school teachers and coaches. “I thought, can I give some of these away? Never in my life would I have done that until that day. Just being at Mary Kendall, for the first time I thought, if you can be good and just pay it forward, maybe that’s enough. The staff allowed me to share those gifts with the other kids.” Jonathan continues to pay it forward as a youth coach and recently returned to our Mary Kendall Campus to encourage the staff. www.KyUMH.org ∙ 859.523.3001
When he turned 18, Jonathan left the Mary Kendall Campus to live with his high school
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others overcome addiction. Today, Jonathan is a loving husband and father with a good job. He’s still dedicated to pay it forward by being a positive role model to many kids by coaching various sports teams. He credits his time at Mary Kendall for his transformation, “I was just another poor kid. They gave me self-worth that I didn’t have. As I got older I see it’s the right thing to do to care for other people - if we don’t, who’s going to?”
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Record Breaking Event Sponsors Help Golf Scramble Reach New High
By Casey Neely, Development Coordinator
Businesses and organizations from throughout Kentucky joined together to take our golf scramble fundraiser to new heights. This year, we had a record number of 49 sponsors!
These generous organizations, plus the golfers who filled every available slot in both the morning and afternoon tee times, combined to raise a record $33,854 for the children!
Thank you to all who support our work for Kentucky's children in crisis by volunteering, playing, and sponsoring this event.
Thanks to Our Generous Golf Scramble Sponsors
Conference Sponsors Bluegrass District Centenary UMC Lexington Christ UMC First UMC Cynthiana First UMC Lexington Heartland District KY East District Lexington District Northern KY District Owensboro District Pennyrile District Randy Coy, President KyUMH South Central District Southeast District Southern Hills UMC Trinity Hill UMC 4
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The Season of Giving An Opportunity for Changing Lives
By Melinda R. Smith, Vice President for Advancement
During this season of giving, you are thinking about Christmas gifts for family and friends and those important to you. As you plan your giving, please remember this life-changing ministry. More than ever, we need you to come beside us to fulfill this vision of serving more children than ever before and doing so right in their own communities.
Cash Donation One easy way to give is through a cash gift. You can donate cash by mailing a check or going to our website (KyUMH.org) and using a debit or credit card.
Donating Stocks, Mutual Funds and other Securities Another way to give is donating assets such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds that have increased in value. If you give the stock or other property before selling it, you can avoid capital gains taxes that you would otherwise have to pay. Therefore, you not only receive the tax-deduction for the gift, but you also avoid the additional capital gains tax. If you have stocks that have decreased in value, you can sell them, and donate the cash from the sale to KyUMH. Then you will not only get a tax deduction from the gift, but you could also write off the loss in value on your tax bill. If you are interested in transferring a mutual fund, stock or bond to your Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes, contact your brokerage firm and let them know. They can advise you on how best to proceed.
Donating from Your IRA If you are over 70-1/2 years of age, and you have an IRA, you are required to take a minimum distribution. If you don’t need the income and you don’t want the additional funds to increase your adjusted gross income, you can use the Qualified Charitable Distribution to give a gift directly from your IRA to KyUMH. If you choose this option, your distribution will not be added to your income and thereby increase your tax liability. To explore this option, contact with the firm handling your IRA. If you have general questions about any of these or other ways to support this mission, contact us at our Nicholasville Campus, (859) 523-3001, and we will be happy to help. Thank you again for your love and concern for the young people we serve. Through your kindness, you help us bring the chance for a better life to young people who have endured suffering and hopelessness.
Planning A Legacy of Love If you decide to review your estate plans in the next few months, remember that including Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes in your will or estate planning can help you make a lasting gift to the children at the Home, while also providing relief from gift and estate taxes to your children. For information on planned giving and naming KyUMH in your will, email Melinda Smith at Melinda. Smith@kyumh.org or return this form in the enclosed envelope.
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PLANNED GIVING OPTIONS Please send information on: o Charitable Annuities o Giving in my Will o Donating to the "Build With Us" capital campaign (New Nicholasville Campus) Name Birthdate
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Address City ST Zip Phone E-mail Clip and Mail to: Melinda R. Smith in the enclosed business reply envelope
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Peace By Piece
Volunteer Group Creates Beautifully Symbolic Quilt By Jessica Fleck, Capital Campaign/ Volunteer Coordinator
You should come and see it. A vibrant and intricately sewn quilt now hangs in the entryway to the new Leadership Center at the Nicholasville Campus. Photos don’t really show the beauty of the quilted piece of art that a group of volunteers made for KyUMH. Each square represents a part of the history and future of the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes. Even the stitching, made to look like the blowing wind of the Spirit, speaks to the mission of the organization. A modified “Dove in the Window” pattern compliments a striking three foot dove in the center of the quilt in order to symbolize the work of the Holy Spirit on behalf of abused and neglected children. The vivacious blue and green colors, which mirror the new KyUMH logo, are meant to remind anyone who enters of mental health and child abuse awareness, as well as symbolize hope and healing. The skilled quilters also stitched in ichthus and cross blocks. Being quite large and intricate, this unique project took the Hartz to Hearts Quilters about four months to complete, from start to finish. Wilda Woodyard led the project and completed most of the sewing. Having helped the Simpsonville UMC youth group to do a field day for the KyUMH kids at the beginning of the Summer, she’d offered her services. JeanAnn Martin 6
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Wilda Woodyard (left) and Rev. Debora Kelly (second from left) present the beautiful quilt to the KyUMH staff on behalf of the Hartz to Hearts Quilters.
did the embroidery work on the Crosses and Ichthus as well as the dedication on the back. Three other people helped Mrs. Woodyard sew the blocks: Barbara McReynolds, Janet Head, and Linda Humphress. Their attention to detail is amazing,
when you look closely at their expertise. Edith Reith took care of quality control by snipping all the loose threads and making sure all the seams were pressed. Those helping with the feathers (choosing fabrics, placement and cutting) included Bobbi Frost, Jean
The back is inscribed with a meaningful scripture and blessing from the Simpsonville United Methodist Church congregation.
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Simon, and Barbara Scott. Finally, before bringing the quilt to the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes, Pastor Debora Kelly blessed it, the congregation laid hands on it, and they offered individual prayers on September 23, 2018.
"The Spirit truly guided us in every step of the creation. As the design is created and the fabrics are chosen, the piece takes on a life of its own to tell a story." - Wilda Woodyard
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The love and care that went into the creating of the quilt astounded each staff member at KyUMH as we viewed it for the first time. Everything seems to fit the mission of offering hope and healing to abused and neglected children across Kentucky. Mrs. Woodyard said that this particular “quilt was so much fun because of the criteria. The Spirit truly guided us in every step of the creation. As the design is created and the fabrics are chosen, the piece takes on a life of its own to tell a story. When it is completed and I stand back and look at it, I am in awe of what He has done through my hands. It is always a surprise! The reward comes when someone looks at it and some small part speaks to them just when they need it most.” Through the years thousands of workers, visitors, and children will be blessed by this gift. The huge quilt hangs as a reminder of all the children who have come before and will go forward from the arms of the Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes with a quilt in their hands and love in their hearts.
The quilt now hangs in the entryway of the Leadership Center (above) on the Nicholasville Campus. The detail at left highlights the artistry of the centerpiece dove.
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Center of Attention
Evolve Counseling Center Has Ribbon-Cutting Event By Bruce Jones Communications/PR Coordinator
The KyUMH Mary Kendall Campus in Owensboro held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 18th to officially launch the opening of the Evolve Counseling Center. The concept began in the fall of 2017 with the idea of providing a therapeutic service focused on providing quality behavioral health to the Owensboro community and surrounding areas. The new center offers community outpatient services committed to the wellness of children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. The program is designed to treat the whole person and strives to serve the mental health needs of the community through prevention, intervention, treatment and education. With independently licensed
Shannon Gollner, Director of Program and Services, cuts the ribbon signifying the opening of Owensboro's newest behavioral and mental health counseling center.
therapists on staff, the center ensures empathy, acceptance, respect, empowerment and genuineness through each step of the counseling process. Director of Program and Services, Shannon Gollner states, "Our goal is to help
clients build the tools for coping with life's daily stressors as well as the more difficult situations. We help our clients look at problems through a different lens in order to develop new ways of responding and breaking
through stuck patterns which may be holding them back from wellness." For additional information about the Evolve Counseling Center and it's services, call (270) 683-6481or email evolve@kyumh.org.
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Date "Knight"
Mother/Son Event Benefits KyUMH By Bruce Jones Communications/PR Coordinator
The Signature Club of Landsdowne in Lexington saw two sell-out sessions of mothers and sons sharing a special night together on September 21st. These young “knights” proved chivalry is still very much alive, as boys of all ages escorted their mothers for a fun-filled evening of food, photos, magic, music and dancing.
Chick-fil-A was the generous sponsor for the event which featured great Chick-fil-A food. The proceeds from the evening help change lives and bring hope to children and youth throughout the Commonwealth through a donation made to the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes.
Chick-fil-A Area Marketing Director, Chris Wilson (left) visited the Nicholasville Campus to present a donation check in the amount of $7,713.95 to KyUMH Development Coordinator, Rev. Casey Neely. (Casey's the one on the far right)
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MEMORIALS
August 4, 2018 - October 29, 2018 Pat Acke ......................... Carl T. Acke Jonathan Drue Anderson ................... John & Deborah Anderson Sam & Etta Anderson ... Gayle & Othal Crowe, Jr. Jimmy Barker ................. Jared Mattingly Leda L. Barnes .............. Joy Fisher Kay Beam ....................... Dennie Memorial UMC Betty Turner Bowling .... Covenant UMC-Faith Circle Wilma Lou Bradley ........ Dr. & Mrs. E. Ray Throckmorton George Brady ................. Jeff & Cindy Foster ..... Jack & Nancy Herbert Wanda Brady ................. Jeff & Cindy Foster .... Jack & Nancy Herbert . Maryalice Markesbery . John D. Riley Frank Briel ...................... Tony & Glenda Jevans Patricia Broaddus .......... William R. Broaddus Mary Kreisle Buck ......... Dan Buck Chris Bunch ................... Donnie & Linda Pogue Lena Myra Cannon ........ Teddy & Jewell Blair Boots & Harry Carden ... Tammy Ellis Geneva Carter ................ Jim & Mary Carter Jean Loy Caswell .......... Ben Armstrong & Lynne Seewer ............. The Brinly Family ........ Del & Marge Fore ...... Humana CMO Team.... Ross Lagerblade ........ 1st UMC LexingtonBLT Class .................... Mr. Greengenes' Lawn Care ............................ Lea Ann Newquist ....... Jeanette Pabian .......... Don & Pat Rankin ....... St. Matthews-Questors Class ........................... The Trimarke Family 10
Jean Loy Caswell........... Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wheeler ....................... White Peck Carrington, LLP Hyrum Chambers .......... Margaret Chambers Quince Chambers .......... Charles & Betty Lander Connie Coleman ............ Nancy Loy Wm. Hobart & Nola B. Combs ........................ Ina C. Hunsucker Franklin & Dorothy Cook ........................... Delores Rone The Copes Family ......... William A. Kendall, Jr. Jim & Alma Creger ........ Noah & Lucille Gregory Lorriane Criswell ........... Jim & Dianne Harris Robert & Carolyn Crockett ...................... Mr. & Mrs. Felix Swiderski Virginia Thompson Jack V. Curtis, Sr. .......... Barbara S. Curtis Wilma Davis ................... Jane L. Heifner Eric Derossett ................ David & Debbie Derossett Chester & Hazel Dillon .. Ruth D. Marshall Adam Duchscherer ....... Martha Duchscherer Margaret Edwards ......... Joe & Cheryl Amann ... Melissa Edwards ......... John & Martha Kirby ... Earline Spencer ......... Esther Young Priscilla Fairley .............. Ladies Chapel UMC Lillianne Faulk ............... Butch & Becky Clayton Bobe Fielding ................. Jared Mattingly Owen Fielding ................ Jared Mattingly Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Fields ... Joy Fisher Barbara Fisher ............... Sherry Noble
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Sterling Fisher ............... Joy Fisher Sara Beth Fitzpatrick .... Trudy Smith Wayne Forsythe ............. Don & Charlotte Owens Elizabeth Frederick ....... Steve, Debbie & Katie Caswell Hayden K. Fuller ............ Clarese Fuller Marion 'Montella' Fults .. 1st UMC Munfordville Bobe Fultz ...................... Jared Mattingly Bertha Fultz .................... Beulah Taylor .............. Linda Lou Browning Pamela Gallaher ............ Nancy Ginn Clarence Gillespie ......... Gary & Nancy Hill Jerry Ginter .................... Bob & Susan Butler Jimmy Ginter ................. Eric & Robin Patterson Betty Anne Goldstein .... Emily Smith Jerry Graven .................. Sammye Graven Elsie Gregory ................. Noah & Lucille Gregory Owen & Alta Gumm ....... Rev. Gale & Mrs. Nancy Wetzel C. R. & Ruth Hager ........ Brandon & Liz Combs Bill & Alice Hall .............. Noah & Lucille Gregory Chester Wayne Harper .. Epiphany UMCCrusaders Class Rev. J. C. & Mrs. Mamie Harris .......................... Noah & Lucille Gregory ....................... Jim & Dianne Harris ... Jared Mattingly ........... Beulah Taylor Thomas W. Heaberlin .... James & Patsy Heaberlin .................... John & Louann Nickell . James E. Timberlake John & Alice Head ......... Henry & Donna Head Lila Mae 'Snookie' Henn ........................... Rev. Ronald Henn Alvin A. Hester ............... Phyllis B. Hester
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Mr. & Mrs. G. E. Hill ....... Gary & Nancy Hill Robert 'R. C.' Hill ........... Bruce Hutchins ........... Jim & Barbara Young . Joe & Dianne Donahue Joyce Holmes ................ The Kees Family Jeremy Howard .............. Jerry & Mary B. Howard Roger Howard ................ Jerry & Mary B. Howard William Howard .............. Jerry & Mary B. Howard Mary Hunt ....................... Neil Cottrell Earl Hurst ....................... Jason Elam Bobby L. Isaacs ............. Dianah Isaacs Michael Jackson ............ Judith L. Williams Brandi Jessup ................ Butch & Becky Clayton Donna Stafford Johnson ..................... Lloyd & Courtney Spear J. T. Jones ...................... Mildred L. Jones Rosanna Kellerman ....... Bulk Transit Corp. ...... Gordon & Ruby Hitt .... Harold E. Kellerman ... Carol Stegeman ......... Ann Marie Stegeman Tillman Maryland Judy Kendall . William A. Kendall, Jr. Ruth Copes Kendall ...... William A. Kendall, Jr. Karen Faye Riley Kilgore ........................ Covenant UMC-Faith Circle Lucy M. Kinzer ............... J. W. Kinzer Foundation Shelia Kiser .................... Jim & Dianne Harris Haskell & Thelma Lamb . Barbara Lamb Harold Laslie .................. Owensboro District Office Frances T. Lewis ............ Dwight Lewis Don Lippert .................... Wanda Lippert
Barry Lowe ..................... Joe B. Lowe Danny Brian Lowe ......... Jared Mattingly Harry Loy ........................ Nancy Loy Aulden Manning ............ Jean Sapp Carpenter Anna Lou McNeill Charles 'Chuck' Martin .. Meade Memorial UMC-Macky Meadows Class .......................... Virginia Jo Virgin Eugene Martin ................ Larry & Karen Morris William 'Earl' Matthews . Dennie Memorial UMC Jim McClain ................... Sara Bill ...................... Vi McNutt ................... Sharon Pavey & Boys Rev. Walter B. McGee .... Owensboro District Office .......................... A. O'Neil Shenton Beatrice G. Meador ....... Donna Bewley ............. Pete & Kathy Boyer ... Birdie Dell Hall ........... Mr. & Mrs. Scottie Heath ......................... Clara Jones ................ Chip & Polly Lawson .. Little Flock Baptist Church ....................... Richard & Sue Neal Roberts Billy Joe Moore .............. Sammye Graven Donna Moore ................. Frances F. Moore Elden & Alma Moore ..... Joy Fisher Rev. Allen Moran ........... Zelma Moran Nellie Mae Gray Moran .. Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Linda Dooley .............. Earl & Betty Grace ..... Jacky & Sandra Hamilton ..................... Peggy Hyams ............. Lacy Joiner, Jr. ........... Ron & Vicky Rowe ..... Dennis & Claudia Rainbolt Schooley ...... Mr. & Mrs. Mark Thomas ...................... Cathy Litchfield Trueblood Beverly Jane Nelson Morgan ....................... Covenant UMC-Faith Circle
Wilbur 'W. R.' Morgan ... Pam Cheeseman ....... Mary L. Morgan Rick Lee Norris .............. Andy & Sherrie Gammie Rosalie O'Bryne ............. D. Michael & Moninda Coyle .......................... Judy Lay Sidney C. O'Nan, Sr. ...... Charlotte O'Nan Edgar Payne ................... Frank & Betty Greathouse ................ Lewisport UMC .......... Lewisport UMCFellowship Class ........ Lewisport UMC-UMW Gayle Petrie .................... Henry Hollingsworth Lena Petty ...................... Donnie & Candy Fitzpatrick Dr. Ford & Mrs. Virginia Philpot ........................ Dan Philpot Chris Porter .................... Joy Fisher William & Demetra Porter .......................... Joy Fisher Donald Ray Powers, Jr. . Sharon R. Evans Ron Rabenold ................ John D. Riley Michael Ransdell, Jr. ..... Phillip & Penny Kuntzman James & Julia Ravens .. Casandra Ravens Sophia Ann Reesor ....... Ledbetter UMC Rev. Donald Riggs ......... Ann Riggs Judy Roberts ................. Hawesville UMW Frances Robinson ......... Robert Robinson James Robinson ............ Robert Robinson Thaddeus 'Sonny' Rogers ........................ Brian & Susan Fox ..... Clyde & Linda Nealy Virginia Rose ................. Linda Lou Browning Kendall Beth Royalty .... Rita T. Williams Leonard Rucker ............. Wallingford UMC Holly Rutheford ............. Donald & Bobbie Rutheford
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Doris Shirley .................. Barbara Lamb John Sizemore ............... Connie & Peggy Ellis Roy Sanford Smith ........ Virginia R. Smith Malinda Sosby ............... Cecil Black Don Spillman ................. Henry & Doris Waits Rena Stanfield ............... Michael & Margaret Gibbons Earl Stephens ................ Jared Mattingly Rhonda Strouse ............. Wenda Weeks Bonnie Harmon Taylor .. Larry Taylor Chad Edward Taylor ...... Owensboro District Office John Taylor .................... Michael & Robin Taylor Asa Nick Thompson, Jr. . Mr. & Mrs. Felix Swiderski .................... Virginia Thompson Alan Thorpe ................... Mary Thorpe Beckie Thorpe ................ Mary Thorpe Rev. J. C. Thorpe ........... Mary Thorpe Jerry Thorpe .................. Mary Thorpe Rickey Thorpe ................ Mr. & Mrs. Larry Gish . Mary Thorpe Linda Tiller ..................... Barry & Karen Bradshaw Steven Garrett Tipton ... Vicki Whitaker Dr. Paul E. Todd ........................ Ralph E. Dillihay ........ Michael & Susan Goldston ..................... Kathy & Steve Graham. Alan & Crista Grewe .. Mary Anne Kirkpatrick . Ruth Lile & Family ...... Nixon Power Services . Jerry Rowe & Family .. Pat Russell ................. J. Robert Shaver ........ Martha Shaver ........... The Vincent cousins .. Dale & Charlotte Vincent ....................... Ronnie & Martha Vincent ....................... Harry & Kathy Watson . Robert & Frances Whitmer ...................... Eddie & Amy Wilcox
Dr. Paul E. Todd ............. Al & Mary Jane Wormer William B. 'Bill' Tolle ...... Nancy Ginn ................ Bob & Linda Newell Maggie Townsend ......... Owensboro District Office Carol Ulsh ...................... Sammye Graven ........ Marjorie Miller Rev. William 'Bill' Vanderford ................. J. Roger Dill Elmer & Youtha Vanover ...................... Leonard & Judy Lowery Rev. Jack R. & Mrs. Sally B. Vibbert .......... The Jack Vibbert Evangelistic Foundation
Tish Voll .......................... Ron & Phyllis Crimm Courtney Porter Wages . Megan, Matthew & Mitchell Porter ............ Beulah & Alicia Taylor Larry Wayne Walker ...... Covenant UMC-Faith Circle Doug Ward ..................... Nancy Ward Archie Weeks ................. Chris & Marcia Woodyard Betty Westrick ............... Freddie Westrick Carter & Dorothy Wetzel ......................... Rev. Gale & Mrs. Nancy Wetzel Terry White ..................... Louanna White
Willard White .................. Louanna White Tom Whitt ....................... Tony & Glenda Jevans Rosalie Whittenberger .. Aaron S. Whittenberger Rev. Sam Willis .............. Linda Willis Charlie & Mary Lou Wilson Eva Britt Alan Yielding .................. Paul & Terry Yielding William C. & Shirley Young ......................... Jimmy & Lisa Chapman
"Acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who counsel you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work." 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
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Fathers of Bethany UMC ............................ Bethany UMW Matt & Loretta Bostick .. Betty Bostick Mary Ayres Buck ........... Dan Buck Mary Hall Buck .............. Dan Buck Mary Marsh Buck .......... Dan Buck Mr. & Mrs. B. J. Burnett . Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Prewitt Carolyn Carman ............. Hilldale UMC-Circle of Friends Ray & Frances Carman . Joy Fisher Ransom H. Cooper ........ Epworth/Embrace UMW The Copes Family ......... William A. Kendall, Jr. Rev. Randy Coy ............. Jim & Bonnie Stice Wilbur C. Crick .............. Beverly Lewis Ron & Phyllis Crimm ..... Scott & Laura Crimm Julie Dever ..................... Henry & Doris Waits Jo, Karen & Vee Fisher . Joy Fisher Sid & Peggy Galbaugh .. David & Kim Beitz ...... Sharon Moore Leon Gibbons ................ Michael & Margaret Gibbons Mildred Hayden .............. Jerry & Mary B. Howard Nancy Hill ....................... Gary R. Hill Bob & Ramona Johnson ..................... Dottie Jacavino Rev. & Mrs. Arthur P. King . Jimmy Mills Leslie Kiser-Roseberry . Aurelia Dyson Karen Kuhn .................... Joy Fisher Jere & Lyn McIntyre ...... Sue Boiman Duane & Pat Miksch ...... James & Linda Scott
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Richard Neel .................. Robert Haynes Fay Norris ....................... Vern & Carol McKinley Rev. Dr. Jay Smith ......... Jonna Gish St. John UMC-Christian Fellowship Class ....... Linda H. Walker Rev. David & Mrs. Linda Turner ......................... Donnie & Linda Pogue Fathers of Valley Station UMC ............... Valley Station UMW Tommy & Zella Wallace . Georgia Stewart Perry & Joyce Webster . Robert Haynes Rev. Howard Willen ....... Herb Fetty .................. 1st UMC HopkinsvilleFriendship Class Rev. Howard & Mrs. Helen Willen ............... 1st UMC HopkinsvilleRetired Men's Group P. D. & Sallie Wilson ...... Bob & Susan Butler Dr. & Mrs. Gary Wortz ... Dan Philpot
BIRTHDAYS Marie Alderson................ Emily Smith Debbie Derossett............ Judy Scriber Dolores Harper............... Henry & Doris Waits Geneva McIntyre (90)..... Jere McIntyre & Family Judy Scriber.................... Deborah Derossett
BIRTHDAYS IN HEAVEN Omar 'Eddie' Moran........ Gayle Moran Nina Perkinson............... Glen & Pam Perkinson Don Wayne Ryles Mary Ellen Ryles David William Ryles Jerry & Melinda Ryles-Smith
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WISHLISTS Main Campus (Nicholasville) • Deodorant (men's & women's) • Laundry Detergent Pods • Dishwasher Detergent Tabs • Lysol Disinfectant Spray • Shampoo
Mary Kendall Campus (Owensboro)
• Hair Conditioner
• Paper Towels
• Body Wash
• Body Wash (Women's)
• Underwear (new; adult sizes)
• Toothpaste
• Socks (new; adult sizes)
• Bath Towels
• Gift Cards (Kohls; Walmart)
• Basketballs (Girls) • Hair Gel (Girls) • Tampons (plastic applicator)
• Washcloths
• Snacks (beef jerky; Slim Jim's; cheese crackers; nuts; trail mix) For more information (Nicholasville Campus), call (859) 523-3001 or info@kyumh.org.
For more information (Mary Kendall Campus), contact Roy Hicks at (270) 683-6481, ext. 221
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