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The Herald
February 2015
Music and Laughter
Laughter is a gift from God. Ask Sarai, (later changed to Sarah) what it’s like to realize that God has done “the impossible.” All her
life, unable to conceive and have a child, now at 90 she was about to give birth to Isaac, thanks to the Lord.
“Sarah said, ‘God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.’” (Genesis 21:6)
Music is also a gift from God. Ask David, who, thanks to the Lord, rid his people of fear and oppression by slaying Goliath.
“……the women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs and with tambourines and lutes.” (1 Samuel 18:6)
David went on to write dozens of songs, found in the book of Psalms, including Psalm 32 in which he writes (sings), “You are my
hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” Another Psalm, number 126, he says
(sings), “Our mouths are filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, ‘The Lord has done
great things for them.’”
Laughter and music……music and laughter. These two gifts from God are signs of God’s presence, evidence of our gratitude and
faith, and expressions of joy that reflect the good-natured love and contentment of our creator. We are made in his image, but show
that most when we laugh and make music, when we radiate the joy of the Lord, the trust of a child who does not spend the night ruminating on the electricity bill, or the barrage of daily news, or the harms suffered by others, or the burdens of mortality. It is this
“laugh of love” that brings us perspective, that reminds us that we are not in control, but we follow a God who certainly is. It is the
joy of those freed from lesser things, like the Godly woman described in Proverbs 31 who is “clothed with strength and dignity; she
can laugh at the days to come.”
Laughing and making music are two types of barometers which truly tell us whether our faith and trust in God is healthy or lacking. I
find that those days when my sense of humor is nowhere to be found, or it’s late in the day (or week) and I haven’t once sung in my
car, those are the days when my faith in God is faltering, and I need a spiritual revival. Not that we should laugh or sing the day
away. There are times to grieve, to wail, to ponder in silence….and to turn around. Yet we keep in mind that we are not alone. This
life leads to a better one. We are sons and daughters of the God of Heaven. Heaven, by the way, will not sound like a monastery. It
will not sound like a library. It will not sound like a hospital.
“Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands and ten thousand times ten thousand. They
circled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. In a loud voice they sang: ‘Worthy is the lamb, who was slain, to receive
power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise.’ Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and
under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, singing: ‘To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor
and glory and power for ever and ever.’” (Revelation 5:11-13)
Might as well, while we are here, get some practice in.
Pastor Scott
Sunday Morning
Schedule
CHURCH HOURS:
 Monday—Thursday
 Friday
8:30am—4:30pm
8:30am—3:00pm
Closed every day for lunch from: Noon—1:00pm
Information for the worship bulletin is due by noon on
Wednesdays. This is necessary so that we can mail the bulletin
to our shut-ins in time for the Sunday radio broadcast of the
11:00 a.m. church service.
8:15am Traditional Worship
Adult Sunday School
9:00am CornerStone Café Hospitality Time
Upcoming Herald news deadlines are at noon on:
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Feb. 18 (for March)
March 18 (for April issue)
April 15 (for May issue)
Unless otherwise noted, information to be published in the
Herald should be in the church office by noon on the third
Wednesday of the month preceding publication. Please be
thinking ahead to what you need to publicize in the coming
months. Deadlines will not be extended. No exceptions. Thank
you for your cooperation.
FYI: During the colder weather, everyone wears a winter coat
and many of them look alike. It is not uncommon for someone
to take the wrong coat. To avoid this, put your name on small
pieces of paper and leave one in the pocket of all your coats and
jackets. You at least have a chance of getting your coat returned. Also, you might put your name in any book or Bible
you bring to the church!
Sparkle Team Work Day
Hello, Sparkle Team members! Our first work
day is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21 from
12:30-2:30 p.m. We’ll begin with a potluck
lunch and then tackle the sanctuary and Main
Street foyer areas. Please bring a main dish,
side dish, dessert or all three!
We’ll have some cleaning and dusting supplies on hand, but
would appreciate those who can to bring some of their own as
well. Please dress appropriately as we gather to make the
Lord’s house shine! Thanks in advance for all who participate
in this very special ministry. Questions or comments? Please
contact Debra Lucas.
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for
the Lord, not for human masters. Col 3:23
9:30am PTM (Praising the Master)
Contemporary Service
Children & Adult Sunday School
10:30am CornerStone Café Hospitality Time
10:30am Children’s Choir practice
11:00am Blended Service on WBEX
J.A.M. (Children’s Sunday School)
Adult Sunday School time
Cherub Choir practice
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
9:30am
9:30am
9:30am
11:00am
11:00am
Aldersgate (Upper Room)
Bible Discussion (Chapel)
Christian Sharing (Lounge)
Generation J.(Lounge)
Seekers Study (Fellowship Hall)
PLEASE NOTE: The two new Sunday school classes — one
for men, one for women — that were to have begun last month
have been cancelled.
Please see Pastor Scott if you have any questions.
Member Attends "Life-Changing"
Stephen Ministry Training
A hearty welcome back for our newest Stephen
Leader, Linda Jones, who just returned from an exciting week of training at a Stephen Series Leaders
Training Course. Linda was among 380 pastors and
church leaders present who trained in Orlando, Florida. The fast-paced weeklong course began on Sunday evening,
Jan. 11, and concluded the following Saturday at noon. Stephen
Ministers came from all over the U.S. and from dozens of denominations united in the mission: learning how to bring Jesus'
love and care to hurting people.
There is so much to absorb during the week. But everything is
so well organized and presented that it makes it possible to
keep up. At the end of the conference, they are given the 3,000page Leader's Manual that takes them through the entire system.
What is the difference between a Stephen Minister and Stephen
Leader you might ask? A Stephen Leader helps direct the ministry. They are the ones who recruit, select, train, and supervise
Stephen Ministers .Their roles are more focusing on administrative and supervisory aspects of the ministry. The Stephen Minister training we periodically offer here at Walnut Street UMC
is 50 hours and focuses on the actual caregiving skills Stephen
Ministers will use in their caring relationships.
Linda Jones will be joining the existing Stephen Leader Team
at Walnut Street UMC consisting of Vicki Nichols, Janine Shilling, and Candi Barnes. Jane Roach will be stepping down as a
Stephen Leader to pursue other interests. We wish her well and
will miss her greatly. Thank you Jane for all your hard work
over the years and the passion you have for this ministry
If you would like more information about Stephen Ministry,
how to receive care from a Stephen Minister, or how to become
a Stephen Minister, please contact the church office or contact
any of the Stephen Leaders. Stephen Ministry is a Christcentered ministry that belongs to the people of Walnut Street
UMC. I encourage you to support and turn to this ministry if
there is a need.
In Christ Service,
Vicki Nichols
Blood Pressure Checks Feb. 8
The Walnut Street UMC Health Ministry
Team will provide free blood pressure checks
following each service Sunday, Feb. 8. The
health team will be available 9-9:30 a.m.,
10:30-11 a.m., and noon-12:30 p.m. in the
church office. The checks are offered on the
second Sunday of each month unless otherwise noted in church
publications.
PRAYERS HEARD ‘ROUND THE WORLD
Allison Augustine
Pvt Ryan Bandy
SSgt. James Bellmar, S.T.A.R.C.
Major Andrew Blankenship, Air Force
Sr Airman E-4 Chris Bower
Major Colleen Kell Burgemaster
Holden Corzine
Pvt 2nd Class Justin M. Davis
Sgt Tony Davis
Capt. Matt Dresbach
Shane Elking
Brad Emerine
Dwight Emmerine
Airman Scott Fischer
Sgt Adam Frump
Steve Groves
Capt Thomas Howard
Ranger Phillip Jenison
Spc Johnathan R. Johnson
Staff Sgt Mark Johnson
Kyle Manasco
Tiffany Manasco
SRA Ryan Murphy
TSGT John T. Pohlman
Daniel Robinett SRA
Col Bridget Rourke
Rct. Logan Shepherd
Sgt Adam Squibb
2nd Class Mike Wesley
PV2 Daniel Wilken
Sgt Anthony Wilsey
Please note that the information on military names is submitted by concerned friends and family and may lack some
details, such as rank.
February in the Sanctuary
Healing Where it Hurts
How do we respond when life is hard, when the tough stuff hits? Whether its physical, emotional, or spiritual
stress that hits, how can we begin to find healing?
Feb. 1 — When You’re Overwhelmed
So many things in life can converge in such a way that we are just overwhelmed. Health issues,
loss, relationship problems, stress, overload, loneliness, and the list goes on and on. We’ll let
Moses teach us about being overwhelmed.
Numbers 11:13-17
Feb. 8 — Bringing Healing
As much as we would just like a ‘magic wand’ to make healing
happen in our lives, we’ll talk about healing beginning with God.
We’ll offer anointing for anyone who would desire it.
2 Kings 19:14
Feb. 15 — The Healing of Two Hearts
The healing of relationships comes at a price; it requires a kind of “heart surgery,” yet God longs
to heal us.
Colossians 3:1-17
Luke 4 Lent
Encounters with Jesus
Lent Message Series
This Lenten season, we will journey with Jesus toward the cross, and encounter him at various points along the
way. The challenge for our congregation is to read through the gospel of Luke daily as we weekly encounter Jesus in the gospel of Luke together.
Feb. 18 — “Return!”
Ash Wednesday evening service, 7:00 p.m.
Trinity United Methodist Church, 24 S. Mulberry St.
Pastor Lori preaching
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17, Luke 3:3
Feb. 22 — Push out of the Shallows
Jesus begins his ministry challenging his disciples to launch out into deep waters. Let us begin
our Lenten journey with this same challenge! (Launch out into a deeper relationship with Jesus!)
Luke 5:1-11
2014 Leadership Report
As we came into 2015, we realized that the
new Leadership Board has now been functioning for one year! We thought we’d
take this opportunity to share a kind of
‘one year report’ to let you know how
things progressed under the new structure
this last year. Overall, everything went
Lori Lossie very smoothly. The Leadership Board took
over the administrative functions of the
former staff parish, trustees, finance, lay
leadership, vision, and administrative board functions. Now we
have a good feel for the rhythm of what happens when during
the course of a calendar year. Here is a summary of what happened in each area in 2014.
Trustees
Our trustees were kept extremely busy over the course of the
year. Here are a few of the major items:
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Repair of plaster in the sanctuary
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Clean up of youth room area after leaking pipes affected
carpet and walls
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Purchase of new riding lawn mower as old one was old and
too expensive to repair
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Awarding of three scholarships to college students
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Maintenance of apartment buildings continues to be a significant job. Repair of apartments is financed by their rent.
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Leadership team has approved money for replacement of
glass doors. This project will occur in the spring. Thank
you for your patience!
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Trustees also worked on getting a cost estimate for the
downspouts located along the church. This also will be a
project for this spring.
Our trustees are working hard to maintain our property!
Finance- 2014 overview
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A year ago, we finished 2013 with about $25,000 in expenses over income. This led us to cut our budget, as we
sought to be very lean on expenses this year. We asked you
a year ago January to please be in prayer this year for our
financial health. And thank you for that prayer. As you will
soon see, we have much to celebrate as we close out 2014.
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The “KEY” barometer indicator (our bank balance) increased from $76,567 at the end of 2013 to $122,818 at the
end of 2014. This represents a $46,251 positive turnaround,
which means that our income exceeded our expenses by
$46,251. Included in that number was an extremely generous anonymous gift of $32,000; we are excited to report
that even without that wonderful gift, our income would
have exceeded expenses by $14,251 for 2014.
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The budget was prepared for 2015 and approved in December 2014. The budget for 2015 is $731,485, compared with
last year’s 2014 budget of $728,000.
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Finances are a challenge to monitor. (Keep in mind that
during the course of any year, our bank balance fluctuates
by tens of thousands of dollars as neither income nor
spending is evenly distributed over 12 months.) In 2014,
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the lowest point was at the end of July when we were about
$10,600 in expenses over income. We knew that we tend to
make that up at the end of the year, and so we just kept
monitoring. This year, we were blessed with the very generous gift already mentioned, as well as a really good November and December — all of which pushed us way into
the positive.
A great big thank you to the congregation for all your prayers, gifts, and faith as we came through this year!
Staff Parish
Here are the major items handled by Staff Parish in 2014:
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Hiring of Assistant Business Manager: Mary Carl decided that she wanted to reduce her hours as business manager, and hire an assistant. We were very pleased to welcome
Kay O’Connor as the Assistant Business Manger. Mary
now works Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and
Kay works Wednesdays 12:30-4:30 p.m., Thursdays 11
a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Hiring new Technology Coordinator: Neal Parks resigned as technology coordinator when he accepted a full
time position with Wellston High School teaching Information Technology to 9th and 10th graders. We subsequently were blessed to hire Randa Rossman as our new technology coordinator, and she is doing very well!
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Custodians: Our nighttime custodian, Bob Vickers, retired,
and we hired Lee Spurlock in his place. Then, when our
daytime custodian, Blake Schoebelock, had to go on leave
as he healed from foot surgery, Lee moved temporarily to
day custodian, and Deb Lucas was hired to cover the evening hours. Blake’s foot continues to heal and he will see the
doctor at the end of February to determine when he can
come back to work.
Also, Staff Parish has been informed that Pastor Lori will be
chairing the West Ohio Conference Strategic Planning Team,
which will entail three weekend retreats in January and February, and will help determine the direction of the West Ohio
Conference of the United Methodist Church. Please be in prayer
for that process!!
Books and Conferences
As leadership of the church, we feel strongly that we need to
continue to be learning and growing. During the course of this
year, we read The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson. We also
went to conferences: a Spiritual Leadership conference on May
10, and a Church Leadership Conference on April 3 and 4. Our
Finance Team took advantage of various training opportunities.
We continue to plan for conferences and reading in 2015.
Future
In addition to handling the administrative function of the
church, we are prayerfully hoping this year the leadership board
can add some strategic planning. Stay tuned!
As a reminder, here is a list of our Leadership Board, and know
that you can always find this list in the café: John Henricks
(Chairperson), Ralph Roach (Vice Chairperson), Joyce Atwood
(Continued on page 6)
Leadership Report … (Continued from page 5)
(Staff Parish Representative), Eric Wissler (Staff Parish Representative), Shane Mathey, (Trustee Representative), Martin
Quanci (Trustee Representative), Gini Tarbill (Stewardship
Representative), Wayne Holland (Stewardship Representative),
David Smith (Lay Leader), Jeff Lehner (At Large+connecting
people), Mandy Van Deusen, (At Large+children), Jill Adams
(At Large+outreach)
Preschool Registration Starts March 2
Walnut Street Children's School (WSCS)
will begin registration for the 2015-2016
school year March 2 for children of Walnut
Street UMC members. Students currently
enrolled at WSCS who are not church
members can reenroll beginning March 9.
Registration will open to the general public March 23.
To register your child, please pick up a 2015-2016 registration
form and drop it and the $50 registration fee off at the preschool office or the mailbox inside the church office. Registration is first come, first served. Registration forms must be completely filled out and the fee must be paid in order to hold a spot
for your child!
Tuition forms and rates can be found on the school’s website —
walnutstreetpreschool.com — under the documents and forms
tab.
If you have questions, please call the Kelli Gothard at the preschool at 775-2525.
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
Here are some wonderful training opportunities offered through
our Shawnee Valley District of the United Methodist Church.
Pastor Lori will be attending these events, so let us know if
you’d like to carpool!
"How does the church reach out to the folks in our
community who struggle with addiction/co-dependency/
enabling?”
Feb. 3, 10 a.m., Tyler Memorial UMC, 260 Mill Street,
Chillicothe, 45601
Speaker- Barry Bennett
"Ministry with the Public School System and the use of
Summer programs to reach At-Risk Young People"
March 3, 10 a.m., Location- TBA
Speaker- RaNae Street/Dawn Trapp
Luke 4 Lent
4 United Methodist Churches Reading Through
the Gospel of Luke Beginning Feb. 18
As many of you know, the season of Lent is the period of
time beginning approximately six weeks prior to Easter
(beginning with Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, this year) and
concluding with Easter, April 5. This year, we’re going to
do something special! The four United Methodist Churches in Chillicothe are joining forces! We will all be reading
through the gospel of Luke, and we will have a daily
reading calendar, so we will all be reading through the
same passages every day.
In reading through the gospel of Luke, we will be journeying with Jesus toward the cross of Holy Week. We will
have four special evening worship services, rotating
location, preacher, liturgist, and special music. (All Sunday morning services will be at our own churches.) All
four churches will participate in all four evening worship
services and rotate locations. What a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and to be unified in Christ. What follows is a chart detailing each of the four worship services,
their locations and other elements. All worship services
are at 7:00 p.m.
Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Trinity UMC, 24 S. Mulberry St.
Preacher: Pastor Lori Lossie
Liturgist: supplied by Tyler UMC
Special Music: supplied by First UMC
Palm Sunday Evening, March 29, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Tyler UMC, 260 Mill St.
Preacher: Pastor Kurt King
Liturgist: supplied by First UMC
Special Music: provided by Walnut Street UMC
Maundy Thursday Evening, April 2, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Walnut Street UMC
(praise band providing music)
Preacher: Pastor Doug Cox
Liturgist: Supplied by Trinity UMC
Special Music: provided by Tyler UMC
Good Friday Evening, April 3, 7:00 p.m.
Location: First UMC, 585 E. Main St.
Preacher: Pastor Don Mundy
Liturgist: Supplied by Walnut St UMC
Special Music: provided by Trinity UMC
Additionally, we will be providing a Lenten daily devotion
book, made up of devotions written by folks from all four
churches. The Walnut Street UMC staff and leadership
team have contributed devotions on behalf of Walnut
Street UMC. What a wonderful opportunity for us to connect both with God and one another through daily readings!
A Frozen Adventure!
February 13
6 p.m.
Please plan to join us with
your preschool child for a
great time of food, activities
and fellowship! Feel free to
dress your child up in their
royal best! Please RSVP to
the church by Tuesday, Feb.
10 for food purposes.
Walnut Street UMC
740.775.7222
Walnut Street Children’s School
740.775.2525
Attention All Café Servers, Greeters,
Ushers & Connections Center Staffers!
Service Team Training will be held on Sunday,
Feb. 22 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. (Service Teams
are those volunteers who serve in the Cornerstone Café, the Connections Center and as
greeters and ushers.)
We are the hands and feet of Jesus Christ in
action! Our continued service to others has had
a great impact here at Walnut Street UMC. But
did you know serving others not only demonstrates the love of
Christ, but it helps us grow closer to Christ and to each other?
Join Noelle McCoy, the Connections Ministry Coordinator, as
we prepare our hearts for service in 2015 by equipping and
recharging.
All members of the hospitality service teams (café servers,
greeters, ushers and Connections Center staffers) are strongly
encouraged to attend. Lunch and childcare provided! RSVP by
Sunday, Feb. 15 for food and childcare purposes. Contact Noelle at 614.425.2804 or [email protected].
PS: Due to budgetary constraints, this will be the only Service
Team training for 2015. Please make a special effort to join us
and don’t miss out!
When a teenager received his
driving permit, he asked his
father, who was a minister, if
they could discuss use of the
car.
His father said, “I’ll make a deal with you. You
bring your grades up, study your Bible a little and
get your hair cut, and then we’ll talk about it.”
A month later, the young man returned to continue
the discussion. “Son, I’ve been real proud of you,”
the father said. “You’ve brought your grades up
and studied your Bible diligently, but you didn’t get
your hair cut!”
The teenager replied, “You know, Dad, I’ve been
thinking about that. Samson had long hair, Moses
had long hair, Noah had long hair and even Jesus
had long hair …. ”
“Yes,” the father said, “and they walked everywhere they went!”
Thank You … in Their Own Words
Dear Members of Walnut Street United Methodist
Church,
On behalf of the Chillicothe City School District, I
would like to thank you for your kindness and generosity. Our community day was a success, thanks to
you. You fed many people in the community, and
many of our students received a free coat because of
your efforts. This event wouldn’t have been possible
without you!
With deepest appreciation,
Lisa Clark
Thank you so much to the Aldersgate Sunday school
class and to Walnut Street Preschool for donations to
Wee Care ministries. We could not provide to pregnant and parenting teens in Ross County without
your blessings.
Dear Covenant Church,
Your donation of 12/30/14 for the Kinney Habitat
house on Mechanic Street has been received and is
greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing in our
ministry of providing decent homes for families in
need. May God richly bless you.
Scioto Valley Habitat
for Humanity
Dear Congregation,
Your donation to the Good Samaritan Network of
Ross County was greatly appreciated. It is through
your gift that those less fortunate receive.
(Households served: 1,070; individuals served: 3,536)
Thank you,
G.S.N.R.C.
Angie Walls
Wee Care Chair
Thank You!!!!
Walnut Street UMC,
Thanks for your prayers and cards through this difficult time.
God Bless,
Glenda McCoy
Chocolate Fantasy Scheduled for Feb. 8
The 22nd Annual Habitat For Humanity Chocolate Fantasy will be held Sunday, Feb. 8 from
noon to 3 p.m. at St. Mary's Church Family
Life Center, 40 E. 4th St. Tickets are $6 and
will gain you entrance to the event along with
four picks of the best chocolate desserts you'd
ever want to have.
I have tickets. So, if you are interested in supporting Habitat
For Humanity, not worrying about calorie counting for one day,
and want to have some fun, please put this on your calendar. If
you want to purchase advance tickets let me know and I'll get
them to you.
Thanks,
Wayne Holland
The staff of Walnut Street Church would like to thank
all of you who contributed cards, goodies, tokens of
appreciation, and so many other ways that you extend the love of Christ this Christmas season. We appreciated each and every gesture! Thank you so
much for making such a busy season meaningful and
for sharing the love of Christ from your heart!
Dave Ramsey's Legacy Journey Program Starts April 12
Since our powerful Financial Peace University (FPU) this past fall, we have received many requests for Dave Ramsey's subsequent program, The
Legacy Journey.
This program will be a great help to those who have attended
FPU, as well as any other follower of Jesus, who are interested
in leaving a legacy for their family, community and the world.
There will be seven sessions, starting Sunday, April 12 and
concluding at the end of May. The programs will start at 6 p.m.
and last two hours. Childcare will be available.
This program provides an extension of the wisdom of FPU, and
you will be blessed by attending
Captain Edward Reister McKee (known as E.R. McKee)
1843 – 1923
Historic Note by Julia Pierson
February 2015
Captain McKee was one of Chillicothe’s leading citizens and a member of Walnut Street United Methodist
Church.
The Captain served on the Board of Trustees of Walnut Street Methodist Church, led the choir for 45 years, was
Sunday School Superintendent from 1895 – 1899, was a member of the Organ Committee, negotiated with Mr.
Stacy to buy our church lot, and was Chairman of the Building Committee.
E. R. McKee
Besides being President of the Board of Trustees at Walnut Street Methodist Church, he was President of the
Elks Home Company, President of the Board Park Commissioners, and Vice-President of Chillicothe Cemetery
Company. He was responsible for the Soldiers’ Monument that is in Grandview Cemetery, and directed the
mass choir of Ohio’s Centennial Celebration in 1903. He was a member of the Sunset Club and the Chillicothe
Country Club.
He was a member of one of Chillicothe’s first families, and was the great-grandson of George Hayes, who came to Chillicothe in
1796 and built a house at Mulberry and Second St. His father died when he was 11 years old. He continued his schooling but went
to work at Valley Bank to help the family. Valley Bank later became the First National Bank. Captain McKee rose to be the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the First National Bank.
Captain McKee was a Civil War veteran, having served as a member of the Morgan Raid Defense Corps, who went to guard Cincinnati from Kirbey Smith’s raiders. He was sent on to Baltimore and Washington to protect the Capital. He took part in the Battle of
Monocracy.
Captain E.R. McKee married Anne Meek and they had three children – Edna, Mary, and William.
The memorial gift that he gave to our church in 1924 has helped the church through the years. He died in the house where he was
born. His good works and deep faith has been a beacon for many generations.
In our museum is a picture of the Ever Faithful Class of 1/28/23, a Sunday School Class that Captain McKee taught. The class gave
a pair of electric wrought iron candelabrums in his memory. One is in our museum and the other in our archives across the street.
Research:
a. Ross County Historical Society: Standard History of Ross County, Volume II.
b. “Chillicothe’s Grand Old Man Answers Summons, at the Ross Count Historical Society.
Change of Address
2014 a Successful Year for Soup Kitchen
John and Maxine Dearth are now living in Maryland and would
like to hear from their friends at Walnut Street UMC. They may
be contacted at:
The past year was a busy one for the Christ’s Community
Kitchen Ministry. Volunteers prepared and served 4,883 meals
last year, including those served in Fellowship Hall, carryout
orders, delivered meals, and meals donated to shelters. Meals
are normally served on the second Thursday and the fourth
Tuesday of each month.
6500 Freetown Road, Apt. 105
Columbus, MD 21044
The Success of Love ...
The success of love is in the loving; it is not in the result of loving.
— Mother Teresa
FEBRUARY 2015 DATEBOOK
Sun
1
Mon
2
† See Sunday
Schedule on page 2
4pm Snack & Learn
6pm Disciple 2
6pm Hole in the Gospel
6pm Youth
Tue
Wed
3
4
7am Men’s Fellowship
Breakfast, Bob Evans,
Bridge St.
7:45am 20/20/20
Thu
Fri
Sat
5
6
7
12
13
14
5pm Stephen Ministry
Supervision & CED
6:30pm Praise Team
7pm Faith Foundation
6pm Snack & Learn
7pm Intentional Prayer
7:30pm Chancel Choir
10
11
8
9
† See Sunday
Schedule on page 2
7am Men’s Fellowship
Breakfast, Bob Evans,
9:30am Miriam Rebek- Bridge St.
ah Circle
7:45am 20/20/20
8:30am CARE Outreach to McArthur
Free Blood Pressure
Checks
MOPS
4pm Snack & Learn
4pm Soup Kitchen
Italian Night
6pm Disciple 2
6pm Hole in the Gospel
6pm Youth
15
16
† See Sunday
Schedule on page 2
6:30pm Praise Team
7pm Faith Foundation
7pm Outreach Team
6pm Snack & Learn
7pm Intentional Prayer
7:30pm Chancel Choir
17
18
7am Men’s Fellowship
Breakfast, Bob Evans,
Bridge St.
7:45am 20/20/20
19
Ash Wednesday
Devotion Time
A girl asked a boy if he loved her, and he
replied, “Yes, of course.”
“Would you die for me,” the girl wondered.
After a brief pause, the honest lad said,
“No, mine is an undying love.”
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9am MOPS
12pm Lenten Lunches
Noon - Herald info
due for March issue
4pm Snack & Learn
6pm Disciple 2
6pm Hole in the Gospel
6pm Youth
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† See Sunday
Schedule on page 2
12pm Sparkle Team
5pm Stephen Ministry
Supervision
6:30pm Praise Team
7pm Faith Foundation
6pm Snack & Learn
7pm Intentional Prayer
7:30pm Chancel Choir
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7am Men’s Fellowship
Breakfast, Bob Evans,
Bridge St.
7:45am 20/20/20
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12:30pm Connections
Ministry
12pm Lenten Lunches
4pm Soup Kitchen
4pm Snack & Learn
4pm Leadership Team
6pm Disciple 2
6pm Hole in the Gospel
6pm Youth
6:30pm Praise Team
6pm Snack & Learn
7pm Intentional Prayer
7:30pm Chancel Choir
Please note that all information on
calendars is transcribed exactly
from the calendar in the church
office. If something is not included,
that information did not appear on
the church office calendar.
VBS SAVE THE DATE!!
June 15-19, 2015
This is your opportunity to be one of the VBS Planning Team
members. Joining the VBS Planning Team makes you part of
the team from inception to completion. We are looking for new
faces and ideas to join our existing Team. E-mail or phone
Amanda Ballentine if you would like to be part of this exciting
event that happens every year at Walnut Street UMC:
Call 649.3957
Or e-mail [email protected]
Two Devotional Books Available
Want to start the new year right, and get into a daily time with
God? We have ordered two devotional books if you don't already have a plan for your devotional life.
"Jesus Today" is the latest devotional book by Sarah Young. It
is designed to help you read scripture and at the same time immerse yourself in God's love for you. The suggested donation is
$8.
The other devotional book is called "365 Devotions" and is a
great way to get started with a scripture and devotion each day
of the year. The suggested donation is $6.
As always, if you don't have the money, please don't let that
keep you from getting a devotional book; just feel free to take
one.
Current and Upcoming Classes
A “New Beginnings” Membership Class will be held Sunday,
March 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. The class id for those who would
like to become a member of Walnut Street UMC or those who
would like to understand the meaning and purpose of becoming
a member of the church. Those joining the church will do so
Sunday, March 22.
“The Hole in Our Gospel” small group study currently meets
Sundays at 6 p.m. in the lounge. The study, led by Dave Smith,
will continue through Feb. 22. The study is the compelling true
story of a corporate CEO who set aside worldly success for
something far more significant, and discovered the full power
of the gospel of Jesus Christ to change his own life.
A “Faith Foundation” small group study meets Tuesday nights
at 7:00 in the lounge through Feb. 17. Led by Larry McCoy, the
study is based on the book Christianity Explored by Rev. Rico
Tice. It is designed to familiarize participants with who Jesus
was and why He is of absolute importance to every person who
has ever lived. It focuses on the Book of Mark, which provides
an accurate account of Jesus' life. The book is a supplement to
the “Christianity Explored” DVD course.