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SERVICIOS DE ALABANZAlunes, 13 de junio – miércoles, 15 de junio de 2016

CONFERENCIA ANUAL DE KENTUCKY DE 2016

DE LA IGLESIA METODISTA UNIDA

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Contenido

Apertura del Servicio de Alabanza y Memorial…………...................5

Servicio de Comisión, Reconocimiento y Ordinación.........................23

Servicio de Jubilación..........................................................................36

Celebración de Misiones......................................................................45

Celebración del Envío……..................................................................47

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La Conferencia Anual de la Iglesia Metodista UnidaApertura del Servicio de Alabanza y Memorial

Junio 13, 2016

VIDEO DE PRELUDIO Y LECTURA Revs. Andrew Singh, Mike Powers, Laura Messamore, Thom Brown

ALABANZA DE APERTURA La Roca Solida (The Solid Rock)

LLAMADO A ADORACIÓN Rev. Jill Ruhl

Hoy, en nuestra presencia, Jesús ha venido de nuevo. Sin importar nuestra necesidad, sin importar nuestras circunstancias, él está con nosotros. Nos hemos reunido de todas partes de nuestro estado, sabiendo que Dios ya había destinado este momento para la grandeza del Reino. Encontremos en estos siguientes días la abundancia del poder de Dios para cubrir cualquier carencia que tengamos. Adoremos con todo lo que somos, para después de los siguientes días, no veamos en retrospectiva que descuidamos ni el más pequeño detalle. Reunámonos en esta conferencia con santidad:

INVITACIÓN A UNA CONFERENCIA SANTA:Tú que eres pobre, ¿para qué has venido?Para escuchar las buenas nuevas.Tú que tienes el corazón quebrantado, ¿para qué has venido?Para sanar nuestros corazones.Tú que estás cautivo, ¿para qué has venido?Para escuchar palabras de libertad.Tú que eres prisionero, ¿para qué has venido?Para ser liberado de todo lo que nos ata.Tú que te lamentas, ¿para qué has venido?Para recibir consuelo.Si es así, tú eres bienvenido aquí en este lugar,a esta mesa, donde Jesús ofrece bendiciones para todos.

PALABRAS DE BIENVENIDA Rev. Dr. Todd Love Superintendente de Distrito

HIMNO CONGREGACIONAL Oh Que Tuviera Lenguas Mil! (O For a Thousand Tongues)

ORACIÓN DE APERTURA Keile Jackson

Ya hemos escuchado las palabras del profeta Isaías a través de Jesús. Vemos en estas palabras, que el vino a rescatar no solo de algún infierno en el futuro, sino a aquellos que tienen el corazón quebrantado y a aquellos que se lamentan, gente que están siendo abusada y oprimida, aquellos que no tienen el poder para hacer cambios duraderos en sus vidas y a aquellos que están desesperados para sentirse queridos.

El Espíritu del Señor nos da el poder y la unción para vivir ese mismo mensaje—para levantar a los oprimidos, para consolar a los que se lamentan, para ser mensajeros del evangelio que el mundo necesita, para dar vista a los ciegos, para ayudar a los heridos, y aliviar el sufrimiento de los pobres.Te invito a orar en silencio y darte la bienvenida a la presencia de Dios. Después de este momento de silencio, te invito a responder en oración.

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Las liturgias fueron desarrolladas a partir del Himnario de la IMU, el Libro de Alabanza de la IMU, y la obra del Rev. John Choi, Rev. Jim Nichols y refinado por el Equipo de Alabanza de la Conferencia Anual de Kentucky.

Pianista: Jule PrideDirector Coral: Lee YoungLideres de Alabanza: Equipo de Broadway UMC, Christ UMC y State Street UMC en Bowling Green, KY

MEMORIAS

Por aquellos cuyas vidas están quebrantadas por la aflicciónQue el Dios de la sanidad te restaurePor aquellos cuyas vidas están quebrantadas por el temorQue el Dios de la sanidad te restaurePor aquellos cuyas vidas están quebrantadas por la iraQue el Dios de la sanidad te restaurePor aquellos cuyas vidas están quebrantadas por el dolorQue el Dios de la sanidad te restaurePor aquellos cuyas vidas están quebrantadas por la enfermedadQue el Dios de la sanidad te restaurePor aquellos cuyas vidas están quebrantadas por el pecadoQue el Dios de la sanidad te restaure

Dios de sanidad, ven y haz tu voluntad durante esta conferencia. Habla y toca con dulzura nuestras vidas con tu Espíritu. Trae calor, consuelo, vida, sanidad, y restauración a las vidas y almas quebrantads. Verdaderamente ayúdanos a pasar los siguientes días en alabanza y adoración para el Rey que vino a estar con todos nosotros en nuestra pobreza. Que nos regocijemos no solo en que hayas respondido a todas nuestras preguntas, sino en que tienes una esperanza que brilla para este mundo que es tuyo. Llénanos con la expectativa, con el gozo, con la presencia refrescante de tu Espíritu y que experimentemos una conferencia unida en tu Espíritu. AMEN.

ESCRITURA Lew Nicholls Líder Laico de la Conferencia de Kentucky

MUSICA ESPECIAL Por Jesús (Because of Jesus)

SERMON Obispo Lindsey Davis Obispo Residente del Área Episcopal de Louisville

ELEMENTOS MEMORIALES Rev. Kevin Burney

LISTA DE PASTORES Ven Fuente, Ven Rey (Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King)

LISTA DE CONYUGES

ORACION DE CIERRE Rev. Kevin Burney

HIMNO DE RETIRADA Por Todos los Santos (For All the Saints) (711)

(Las familias se retiran con aquellos al frente del auditorio)

BENDICION/DESPEDIDA Rev. James Williams

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MEMORIAS

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RAYMOND STANLEY BECKRANDLE BASCOM DEWDONALD D. DOUGLASS

HARRY WENDELL FEGANDOUGLAS GENE GREENWELL

LEE WALLACE HUBBARDKENNETH WILLIAM JETTJAMES ALTON LAWHORN

PATRICK EDWARD MCDOWELLMOSTON ROBERT MULHOLLAND

ROGER CRANFORD NEWELLJOSEPH EARL NEWTON

GARY DOUGLAS ROWANBURK MOORE SMITH

SAMUEL C. WILLISGREGORY LYNN WINGO

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RaymonD Stanley Beck April 17, 1942 - April 6, 2016

The Rev. Raymond Stanley (Stan) Beck, 73, of Nicholasville, Kentucky, died April 6, 2016.

He was born and grew up in southern Illinois, the son of a Methodist pastor. He was named Stanley after E. Stanley Jones, who was his father’s college roommate.

His education at Asbury College was completed with a bachelor’s degree in 1964 after serving as class chaplain and senior class president. During that time he spent a summer in Ecuador doing mission work. He and his future wife, Lynn Mallard, met at Asbury and were married in 1965.

He graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary with a master’s degree in 1969. While there, he served New Columbus UMC, then spent three years as assistant to President Dr. Frank Stanger at ATS.

He was ordained a deacon in 1970 and an elder in 1972.

His next step was to Butler University and Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis to pursue a master’s in personality theory and religion, because he felt called to the ministry of pastoral counseling.

Under the mentorship of Dr. Doris Jones, ordained elder in the UMC, he achieved member and fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. He then achieved clinical membership in the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.

While serving Sidney First UMC in Sidney, Ohio, he preached 21 funerals in less than a year, which confirmed his calling of pastoral counseling.

Other avenues of service included teaching and supervision at Asbury Theological Seminary, counseling at Methodist Hospital in Louisville, assistant director of the Methodist Children’s Home of Versailles, Samaritan Counseling Center and St. Joe Behavioral Medicine Network in Lexington and counseling from home in Nicholasville.

During these years he also did assessment for ministry for the Kentucky and Florida Conferences.

He gave extravagantly of his time for years at Nathaniel Mission in Lexington, and after retirement he continued to work with the homeless at Room in the Inn.

Stan and his wife were blessed with son Bryan, daughter-in-law Jennifer, daughter Karen, son-in-law Rob, and he was the proud Pawpaw of five grandchildren whom he adored: Brianna, Caswell, Eliana, Bella and Samuel.

RanDle BaScom DewSeptember 9, 1923 - August 21, 2015

Randle Bascom Dew, 91, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, died Aug. 21, 2015, at Hospice of West Alabama.

Rev. Dew’s assignments included Broadway Methodist Church in Bowling Green, Kentucky, from the late 1970s into the 1980s.

He is survived by his wife, June Dew, and sons, Jordan Dew and John Dew, all of Alabama.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Sunset Funeral Home in Tuscaloosa.

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HaRRy wenDell FeganSeptember 10, 1928 - October 5, 2015

Rev. Harry Wendell Fegan, 87, of Wilmore, Kentucky, died Oct. 5, 2015, at his home after a long illness.

He was born September 10, 1928, to Charles Dimmitt and Daisy Youngman Fegan in Bracken County, Kentucky. He was married to Burnette Brace Fegan of Holland, Indiana, for almost 59 years.

Harry’s father was a tobacco farmer and a godly man. His mother, who had called him her preacher boy, died when he was 2. In his youth his interest and inclination had been toward farming, and he dropped out of school. His conversion to Christ at the age of 19 changed everything. He felt the call to preach and was dedicated to completing high school and going on to Asbury College and Seminary. He met Burnette, a student at Asbury College, a few years later.

Harry graduated from Asbury College in 1953 and Asbury Theological Seminary in 1956. He entered pastoral ministry in the Kentucky Conference as a student pastor in 1951, serving Gratz/Lockport, Hazel Green/Frenchburg, and Spears churches. He was ordained as a deacon in 1954 and served Worthville, Wayland, Concord/Neave, Campbellsburg, Junction City, Jenkins, Catlettsburg, Seddon (Maysville), Eminence, St. Paul (Frankfort), Sunny Acres/Oakland, Louisa First and Jackson churches for 37 years. He retired to Wilmore in 1992.

Harry had a passion and commitment to preaching, evangelism, visitation, service to others, study of God’s Word, prayer and broad reading. He also enjoyed construction projects, painting, great car deals, checker games, children, good jokes and good coffee. His interactions with others were imbued with grace, kindness, mercy, compassion, humility and wisdom. He loved and was devoted to his family.

After retirement he continued to serve in various ways, filling in for pastors, visiting, helping widows with projects, children’s ministry, being a friend and helper whenever there was a need, staying busy with construction and other projects until his last few years.

He died at home after struggling for a number of years with Alzheimer’s disease, 15 months of which he was bedfast.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two children, Charles (Dolores) Fegan of Stanford, Kentucky, and Janet (David) Eisemann of Ellicott City, Maryland; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Marjorie and Norma Jean Fegan and Mable Appleman, and brother Ernest Fegan.

A memorial service celebrating Harry’s life was held Oct. 17, 2015, at Wilmore United Methodist Church, Clark Chapel, with the Revs. Mike Voigts and J. Wayne Vaughan officiating.

DonalD D. DouglaSS March 16, 1919 – December 1, 2015

The Rev. Donald D. Douglass passed away December 1, 2015, after a short illness.

He was born March 16, 1919, one of 10 children of James and Tishie Douglass.

He was raised on a farm, and it remained important to him throughout his life. He loved to cultivate beautiful flower gardens. His family was of modest means, but they were loving and most important, they taught the children to love and serve the Lord.

Don graduated from Oil City (Pennsylvania) High School, then entered Clarion Teacher’s College. Don’s family had no money for college, but thanks to an insurance settlement, he got $100 that he used to start his college journey.

He joined the Army before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He received training as an X-ray technician and was stationed at Springfield Armory in Massachusetts. He met Alberta there and they were married in 1943. After World War II he earned his theology degree and then his doctorate from Boston University.

In 1949, he began his ministry in the New England Conference, serving in Lowell, Gloucester, and North Andover. After completing his Ph.D. in 1957, he became a professor of psychology at Pfeiffer College in North Carolina. In 1960 he became academic dean of Wesley College in Dover, Delaware. From 1969 to 1976 he was executive dean at York College in Pennsylvania and finished at Kentucky Wesleyan. He and Alberta retired to Mentor, Ohio, in 1984 to be near his two sons.

He was involved with many organizations, among them the Ohio AARP, the Ohio Optical Board, and locally in his church and community. He received a number of awards, including from the International Rotary, Izaak Walton League of America, Boy Scouts of America, and the American Psychological Association. He is listed in “Who’s Who in the East,” “Who’s Who in Methodism,” and the 1973 “Men of Achievement.” Don and Alberta also started the Northeast Ohio chapter of the Friendship Force, traveling to the Middle East, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, serving as tour guides.

Don was a loving husband to Alberta and a loving father to his sons, Donald and Keith. He has five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was buried in Mentor.

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DouglaS gene gReenwell December 4, 1938 – December 2, 2014

Rev. Douglas G. Greenwell, 75, of Atlanta, Georgia, a native of Louisville, died Dec. 2, 2014, of complications from a knee and liver injury.

Rev. Greenwell, who was prominent in the Atlanta area as an advocate for children and those less fortunate, began his undergraduate education at the University of Louisville and received his bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan College. He completed his master’s degree at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio and received his doctorate from Georgia State University. He did further study at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Rev. Greenwell started his community activism as a freedom rider and civil rights advocate shortly after college. After graduating from seminary he began his career as an ordained United Methodist minister. He established the first community mental health center in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

“He was thoughtful, he loved life and loved helping people,” his wife of 40 years, Billie Curry Greenwell, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “He was determined to right wrongs. He never wanted a lot of recognition; he was always behind the scenes.” “He believed that everyone should have a chance,” his daughter Lisa Piersawl-Greenwell, said. “He believed they should have a warm, dry place to sleep, decent food to eat and clothing on their back. He never wanted to be a burden, yet he was so willing to take on someone else’s burden.”

After moving to Georgia in 1972, Rev. Greenwell served in many professional positions including consultant and branch chief of the U.S. Public Health Services Administration (Region IV), state director of the Georgia Division of Family and Children’s Services, The Atlanta Project at Emory University and The Atlanta Project Neighborhood Collaborative at Georgia State University.

Other groups and organizations he was involved with included: The Child Support Enforcement Committee of the American Public Welfare Association and the Education Task Force of The Metro Group Inc. He also served on many Atlanta-area boards, including the Georgia Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Governor’s Commission on Family Violence and the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel. He also ran the well-known 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) Peachtree Road Race, held every Fourth of July in Atlanta, with his friends for more than 30 years.

Besides his wife and daughter, survivors include another daughter, Susan Leigh Greenwell; two sons, Paul Douglass Greenwell and William Yount Greenwell; a brother, Richard Dan Greenwell; a sister, Virginia Ann Greenwell Guillaume; and four grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life was held Dec. 9, 2014, at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta.

lee wallace HuBBaRDJanuary 24, 1932 – September 11, 2015

The Rev. Lee Wallace Hubbard, 83, of Berea, Kentucky, died Sept. 11, 2015.

Lee was born on a farm in Plattville, Illinois, on January 24, 1932. When he was 9, he and

his family moved to Yorkville, Illinois, 12 miles down the road.

Lee later served two years in the Navy and was married to Joyce Cornils Hubbard on Aug. 29, 1954. They moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he attended college at the University of Arizona and graduated in 1959. Then he and Joyce and their two small children drove to their first Methodist Mission at Henderson Settlement in Frakes, Kentucky. He thoroughly enjoyed all the folks he met there and felt such a part of the community. In 1964, Lee felt the call to enter seminary and his family once again packed and went to Atlanta, Georgia, where Lee entered the Candler School of Theology at Emory University.

In 1967, Lee was appointed to the United Methodist Mountain Mission in Jackson, Kentucky, where he began and continued an amazing walk of a variety of experiences for 27 years. He often said he received far more love than he gave. He retired in 1994 to Berea and continued his ministry, enjoying visits with people and being a part of various boards, including Aldersgate Camp, HEAD, FAHE, Women’s Industrial (devotions), Kentucky for the Commonwealth, United Methodist Men, Berea Ministerial Association and District and Conference committees.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Connie Hubbard, and special daughter, Liz Huffman; his son and daughter-in-law, Tim Hubbard and Theresa; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Jesse Lee Hubbard and Brandy; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Arthur Edward Hubbard and Stephanie; and great-granddaughters Faith, Kylie and Abbie. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.

A memorial celebration of life was held Oct. 11, 2015, at Berea United Methodist Church. Lee celebrated life each day, even when it didn’t seem possible. He was born a Methodist but lived life in his ministry as an ecumenical servant.

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.Life is a beauty, admire it.Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it.Life is a duty, complete it.Life is a game, play it.Life is a promise, fulfill it.Life is sorrow, overcome it.Life is a song, sing it.Life is a struggle, accept it.Life is a tragedy, confront it.Life is an adventure, dare it.Life is luck, make it.Life is life, fight for it! —Mother Teresa

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kennetH williamS jett jR.June 5, 1949 – September 1, 2015

Rev. Kenneth William Jett Jr., 66, died Sept. 1, 2015, at Kenton Pointe Care Center in Maysville, Kentucky, after a battle with glioblastoma.

Rev. Jett, a Maysville native and son of the late Kenneth and Opal Boggs Jett, graduated from Bracken County High School. He obtained bachelor’s and master’s degrees and Rank I from Morehead State University. He received the MSU Honor Award for sociology in 1971. He received his master of divinity degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.

He was a teacher in the Maysville City Schools before being called into the ministry.

Rev. Jett served the following churches: Ewing/Locust/Tilton (Fleming County), Campton, Covington, Trinity, Louisa, and West Liberty. In retirement he pastored the Germantown UMC, where he had been baptized as an infant. During his ministry, Rev. Jett was chairman of the Commission for Archives and History and received the Bishop’s Award for Ecumenism.

His unique personality radiated the presence of his Heavenly Father.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanene Wallingford Jett, whom he married Aug. 4, 1974. He is also survived by three aunts, Maude B. (Hal) Teegarden of Germantown, Kentucky, Ruth B. Shannon of Whittier, California, Alma Boggs of Lebanon, Ohio, and a host of cousins.

Services were held at Moore and Parker Funeral Home in Maysville with the Revs. Owen Dolin, Kevin Courtney, and Mason Harrod officiating. Burial followed in Brooksville Cemetery.

jameS alton lawHoRnMarch 14, 1928 – November 2, 2015

Rev. James Alton Lawhorn, 87, of Lewisport, Ky., died Nov. 2, 2015. He was born in Liberty, Ky., March 14, 1928, to his parents, the late James Rueben and Ada (Davis) Lawhorn.

Rev. Lawhorn is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margaret “Jerry” (Beavin) Lawhorn, of Lewisport; four daughters, Mrs. Bonita Schwab (Frank) of Franklin, Mrs. Sheryl Lott (Lucian) of Owensboro, Rev. Janet Carden (Tim) of Hopkinsville and Ms. Judy Lawhorn of La Grange; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; a step-great-great-grandson; a brother, Bennie Russell Lawhorn (Elizabeth) of Liberty; and several nieces and nephews. Rev. Lawhorn was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Voelker; and six grandchildren, Rebecca, David, infant Carden, James, Ryan and John Carden.

Rev. Lawhorn retired after approximately 44 years in the Kentucky Annual Conference as an elder, serving circuits in Maceo, Salem, Nortonville, Harned, Lewisport, Cloverport and Sample. His graduate studies and education include Lindsey Wilson College, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Union College and Vanderbilt University.

He was a member of The Grand Lodge of Kentucky, F.&A.M. and of Breckinridge Lodge No. 67, F.&A.M. Past service includes chaplain of The Grand Lodge of Kentucky and past master of Breckinridge Lodge 67, and he received his 65th-year pin from the Breckinridge Lodge. He was also a Kentucky Colonel.

Funeral services were held Nov. 6, 2015, at Lewisport United Methodist Church, officiated by his daughter, Rev. Janet L. Carden, along with Rev. Mark Gibbons, and Rev. Joseph Kim with burial in Lewisport Cemetery.

Rev. Lawhorn dedicated his life to his call into the ministry, as he deeply shared the love of God with so many people, and he was one who continued to love the people just as Jesus loved. He truly cherished the church and the building of the Kingdom of God. He was a plain and simple man who treated others with great respect and honor. God gifted him with a heart of compassion, as it was easy for him to love others. He did not meet a stranger and so enjoyed striking up a conversation, no matter where he was or what he was doing; that seemed to be natural for him. He had a passion for telling stories. Rev. Lawhorn was humble, true, and authentic. He had such a gentle spirit and great sense of humor.

This passage of scripture from Philippians 2:1-3 is so descriptive of his life: “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if a comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love … your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.”

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PatRick eDwaRD mcDowellAugust 18, 1936 – June 4, 2015

The Rev. Dr. Patrick Edward McDowell, 78, of Glasgow, Kentucky, died June 4, 2015. He was born in Muhlenberg County,

Kentucky and shared the same birthday of his father, Melvin Henry McDowell. (Pat Ed’s mother was Mildred Lorraine.) He grew up passionate about God and the church. Family stories recall that when he was 4, he climbed into a pulpit and gave his first sermon. He loved the music as well and would often whistle “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” and “It Is Well with my Soul.” Graduating as valedictorian from Bremen High School, he continued his education at Kentucky Wesleyan College. There he met the love of his life, Peggy Elaine Childers. They married Aug. 10, 1958. Their first son, Mark Edward, arrived the following year, Aug. 13, 1959, while he was attending Vanderbilt Divinity School. Soon thereafter, he served a circuit of three churches. Twin boys arrived on March 14, 1961, Eric Kendall and Everett Lawrence. Next came an assignment in Bowling Green. Here, twin girls, Lorri Preston and Eileen Ward, were born on July 6, 1964. Pat Ed and Peggy were now the parents of five children under the age of 5. Eventually, they became the proud grandparents of seven. A move to St. John UMC in Owensboro followed. After nine years, Pat Ed was transferred to First UMC in Glasgow, which he guided for 13 years. Other pastorates followed in Campbellsville, Henderson and Princeton. He fully devoted himself to his churches, guiding many parishioners through life challenges with grace and patience. His words of wisdom and reflections on Bible passages brought much comfort. People were especially dear to him. He felt their joys and prayed for their hardships.

After more than 40 years of service, Pat Ed and Peggy retired to Glasgow. It soon became apparent that Peggy was not well. For several years, Pat Ed devoted his time faithfully and compassionately caring for Peggy. She passed on Jan. 7, 2014, culminating 55 years of marriage. His son Eric Kendall passed in May 2014. Pat Ed was known by many names, “Phys Ed,” the Preacher, the Preacherman, the doctor, Rev. McDowell, and perhaps most commonly as Brother Pat. He wore many hats, and not only figuratively: He had a favorite Stetson for winter. Pat Ed possessed great intelligence, wisdom, wit, humor and a thirst for knowledge. As well as being a great scholar, he was quite intrigued with gadgets, especially electronic ones. He was a Ham radio operator, enjoyed typewriters, digital watches, calculators, computers, pagers and then cell phones.

His funeral was June 8, 2015, with burial in Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Pat Ed brought a sense of peace to those who knew him. Just his presence made everything seem better. He is dearly loved and will always be missed.

m. RoBeRt mulHollanDSeptember 3, 1936 – December 20, 2015

The Rev. Dr. M. Robert “Bob” Mulholland, 79, a former teacher and administrator at Asbury Theological Seminary, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 20, 2015.

Bob was a native of Vermont who excelled in academics, skiing and playing the alto saxophone. When he received a senatorial appointment to the United States Naval Academy, he was faced with leaving the comfortable and heading into the unknown, trying to rely on his own strength. While searching for an answer he bought a Bible and found “A Pocket Book of Faith” by Bishop Ralph Spaulding Cushman, containing a poem that touched his heart, and God spoke to him, giving him strength.

Bob considered resigning from the academy to pursue an education leading to Christian service but found no peace in that direction. He graduated with honors in 1958, and served four years of military service as a supply officer. After his resignation from the Navy, he began his pastoral studies at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., and pastored a two-church rural charge in Maryland. On June 1, 1963, Bob and Lynn Scholl were married.

After graduation from seminary, he entered the doctoral program in New Testament studies at Harvard Divinity School, Cambridge, Mass., graduating in 1977. For five summers, Bob worked as a foreman for Scott Paper Co. in Greenville, Maine, pushing pulp down the river, and during the winter he led a ski ministry at Squaw Mountain in the 1960s.

Bob began teaching New Testament studies at McMurry University and left two years later to teach at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. During the course of his teaching career he taught across the United States and eventually around the world in Russia, Kazakhstan, Estonia, Nigeria, Zambia, Uganda, Korea, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany and China.

During his time at ATS, God was moving in Bob’s life and he grew spiritually and began teaching and writing about spiritual formation. He was a faculty member of The Academy for Spiritual Formation, a consulting editor of “The Journal of Spiritual Formation” and “Soul Care.” He wrote articles and chapters in books as well as authoring “Shaped by The Word,” “Invitation to A Journey” and “The Deeper Journey” republished this May by IVP, “The Way of Scripture” and a commentary on Revelation available in the Cornerstone Commentary Series, Tyndale House. Bob led retreats in churches speaking about spiritual formation and/or Revelation and even online to a church in Tennessee that broadcasts to other churches.

Bob assumed pastoral leadership of Shirley Community Church in September 2010. He preached and taught as long as he was able after his diagnosis of cancer, and he passed away from complications due to pneumonia. Bob and Lynn resided in their home on Wilson Pond in Greenville, Maine, where Lynn continues to live. Two children, Jeremy and Tareena, live faithful lives in the world.

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RogeR cRanFoRD newellApril 28, 1938 - October 2, 2015

Rev. Roger Cranford Newell, 77, entered into eternal life on Oct. 2, 2015, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Roger was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late Johnnie Clarence Newell and Mary Jack Cranford Newell.

Following his dream to play professional baseball, Roger attended spring training with the Washington Senators in 1959. He then served proudly in the United States Air Force, both stateside and at RAF Kirknewton in Edinburgh, Scotland. Roger also served as an executive with the Boy Scouts of America and as director of the Kentucky Interchurch Disaster Recovery Program.

Answering the call to ministry, Roger was first ordained at Flint Hill Baptist Church on Aug. 24, 1961. Roger attended Duke University and graduated from Erskine College (BA, Psychology) and the Lexington Theological Seminary (M. Div.). Roger was ordained as an elder in the United Methodist Church on May 25, 1977 and pastored churches in Muldragh, Bethel, Cadiz, Hodgenville, West Point and Louisville, retiring from Parkview (Garrs Lane) United Methodist and again from St. Mark United Methodist Church. Roger also served on the board of Union College, Shively Area Ministries and Southeast Area Ministries.

A Paul Harris Fellow, Roger was an active member of Rotary International, serving as district governor, 2002-2003. He was also a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels and of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Using his baseball and coaching experience, Roger served as an inspirational speaker for Fellowship of Christian Athletes at many area high schools.

Roger’s greatest gift was sharing God’s love (and baseball) with all people he encountered. A huge smile, a warm hug, an encouraging word and a helping hand, Roger lived Christ’s commandment to love the Lord God with all his heart, mind and soul and to love your neighbor as yourself.

Roger is survived by his wife of 43 years, Beverly Judd Newell; his children, Angela N. and William Gardiner, Karen L. Shirley and Kenneth E. Pierce, Pamela R. Newell, R. Andrew and Kimberly Newell, and Paul S. Newell and Rhonda Taylor Dunn; grandchildren, Sarah N. Gardiner, Liam J. Gardiner, Andrew C.B. Pierce, Jessica C.B. Pierce, Murray A. Newell, Caleb R. Newell and Anna Grace Newell; and by his brothers, Jackson C. Newell (Shirley, deceased), John L. Newell (Linda) and Douglas M. Newell (Lawana).

His funeral service was Oct. 8, 2015, at St. Mark UMC in Louisville, with burial in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Fort Knox.

joSePH eaRl newtonAugust 2, 1937- September 16, 2015

Rev. Joseph “Jay” Newton, 78, faithful servant of God, went to be his Heavenly Father on Sept. 16, 2015.

Jay embodied the essence of a faithful and humble servant of the Lord. His deep-rooted assurance in Christ was evident throughout the hardships life presented him, including the immense physical suffering he endured at the end. During those last painful months at Wesley Manor Nursing Home in Louisville, despite his personal circumstances, he continued to share the good news of Christ to those around him, in hopes that “none would perish.” This is a testament to his life he left with us.

Jay’s greatest desire was to be obedient to the will of the Holy Spirit, no matter the circumstances. He had a genuine servant’s heart and was passionate about sharing the Word, wishing to “make disciples of all nations” and people with whom he came into contact.

God’s calling on Jay’s life to serve as a United Methodist minister was the perfect way for him to bring glory to the God he loved so much. He never met a stranger and truly “loved his neighbor as himself,” and considered all people neighbors. As one of his former professors at Boyce Bible College wrote: “Jay is one of the most genuine, humble, sweet-spirited and gracious students I’ve ever had. His Life gives clarion evidence of the fruits of the Spirit and of a clear call to ministry.”

Jay’s loving wife of 37 years, Carolyn Newton, once wrote in a letter to Jay ( James 3:17): “And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of goodness.” This, along with a plethora of notes, hymns, and favorite Bible verses, was found in his dog-eared, marked-in-the-inside-and-torn-on-the-outside, much-cherished Bible. This too was evidence that God’s word was truly a “lamp unto his feet and a light unto his path.” Carolyn was instrumental in God’s calling of Jay to the ministry and, together with their children, they served Christ’s church in the following congregations: Belmont Baptist Church, Cloverport United Methodist Church, Stephensport United Methodist Church, the North Cadiz Circuit (Bethesda, Cerulean, and Mount Zion United Methodist Churches), and Stevenson’s Chapel United Methodist Church and O’Roark United Methodist Church in Russellville.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, Bryan Newton; his stepson, Tony Robertson; his daughters, Debbie Fowler, Cheryl Willett, Amanda Jacob, and stepdaughter Angela Lawton; 11 grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren. Although Jay is missed immensely, we rejoice in knowing that he is now absent from the body that was wracked with pain and is now present with his Lord.

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gaRy DouglaS RowanAugust 18, 1952 – June 12, 2015

Rev. Gary D. Rowan, 62, of Bowling Green, was born on August 18, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky to Chuck and Ima Rowan. He entered his eternal life on June 12, 2015.

While working for the SureWay Grocery store in Madisonville, Ky., he met Mitzi Utterback and they were married on Nov. 18, 1972 until her death in 2011. On March 31, 2013, he married Annette Carter of Richmond. He was a loving father of Sean, Carrie and Kelly. He was “Grandpa” to Caroline, Charles, Kolton, Rachel and Cooper, with a sixth grandkid, Rowan Rex, born in January, 2016.

After years of lay service at Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church in Princeton, Ky., he answered his ministry call. In 1989, he became pastor of Adairville and Oakland UMC. He went on to serve at Park City and Rocky Hill, St. James UMC in Bowling Green, Berea and Kuttawa. He retired from active ministry in August 2014 to continue his fight against cancer. He moved back to Bowling Green, where he attended St. James UMC.

Funeral services were held June 15, 2015, at St James UMC with Rev. Rachel Marshall officiating.

“Brother Gary,” “Dad” and “Grandpa.” He was many things to many people. He loved his family and was committed to the building of God’s Kingdom and the United Methodist Church. He was never afraid to be himself. He was the first to raise his hand and say, “I am a sinner. Saved by the blood of Jesus Christ.” Many of those who loved him the most loved him for that reason. He was a person and a friend, not just a pastor. He used his battle with cancer as a platform to give glory to God. It gave him hope and continues to give hope to those facing their own struggles.

He closed many services with this hymn as his benediction:Shalom to you now Shalom my friends May God’s full mercies bless you my friends In all your living and through your loving Christ be your shalom Christ be your shalom

BuRk mooRe SmitHNovember 27, 1925 – February 15, 2016

The Rev. Burk Moore Smith, 90, of Glasgow, Kentucky, died Feb. 15, 2016, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital.

He was born in South Bend, Indiana, the son of the late Clarence James Smith and Mary Moore Smith.

Rev. Smith was a retired United Methodist minister, a member of the Kentucky Conference and attended First United Methodist Church in Glasgow.

Rev. Smith was ordained an elder in the United Methodist church in 1972 and he spent his entire pastoral career serving various United Methodist churches in Kentucky, including Allensville, Monticello and Horsley Chapel in Breckinridge County. He retired in 1991.

Rev. Smith also had been a carpenter for the L&N Railroad and served with the U.S. Army during World War II serving in the South Pacific and Japan after the war.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Howard Smith, and a brother, J. Russell Smith.

He is survived by his sister, Jean (Frank) Holland, of Pensacola, Florida; brothers and sisters-in-law R. J. and Sue Howard and Charlotte Haley of Glasgow, Marjorie McWherter and Tommy Howard of Tompkinsville; his nephew and nieces, Stephen (Kim) Holland, Mary Lynn (Neil) McDonald and Martha ( Jason) Lohmiller all of Pensacola; and a special niece, Teresa (David) Bull of Glasgow.

The funeral was held Feb. 18 at A. F. Crow & Son Funeral Home with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery.

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gRegoRy lynn wingoDecember 28, 1956 – November 20, 2015

Rev. Gregory Lynn Wingo, 58, of Manchester, Kentucky, died Nov. 20, 2015.

Greg was born to Grover Cleveland Wingo II and Pauline Whitt Wingo on Dec. 28,

1956, at the hospital in Frenchburg, Kentucky. He was the third of four sons. He has two surviving brothers, Cleve and Paul, both of whom live in Central Kentucky. Greg was a leader at Morgan County High School and excelled in football, leading his team to the winningest season the school has ever known during his junior year. Greg met and married Becky Williams in 1981 and together they raised two sons, Aaron Gabriel Wingo and Michael Gideon Wingo. Greg was very proud of his sons and loved nothing more than to have them home. When his boys were home with him, the house rang with laughter. Greg answered his call into the ministry and began attending Asbury Theological Seminary in 1981. He was ordained and served as youth director at Mt. Sterling, youth pastor at Lebanon and pastor at Highview in the former Louisville Area Conference. He served the churches in Cynthiana Elmarch, Elkhorn City and Dorton, and Whitesburg within the old Kentucky Conference, and Herald Memorial, Bowman Memorial, Harlan, and Masonville, all within the Kentucky Conference of the UMC. He was called to in the Red Bird Missionary Conference as pastor at Beech Creek and Manchester UMCs in 2010. Greg’s ministry was one of love and nurture. His style was gentle but firm, and he loved nothing more than to see the people he led and served make decisions to openly welcome new people into the fellowship. He loved children and throughout his service led many fruitful children’s ministries. Also just as important was Greg’s love of the older adults under his watch. He placed an equally high priority on his fellowship among the pastors in the various communities he served. Greg had a special ability to listen and was often encouraged to become a pastoral counselor. He enjoyed membership in the Greenup County Ministerial Association, the Harlan Ministerial Association, the Fellowship of Pastors in Owensboro and Daviess County, and the Clergy Support Group in Red Bird. His was a voice, yes, full of laughter, but wealthy in wisdom and love. He missed every group he had to leave after a move, and knowing that it was crucial to his spiritual health, he sought to become a member in a fellowship as soon as he relocated. Though he never fully recognized it, Greg’s ministry style was perfectly suited to the small membership church, where his love, encouragement, and laughter were perfected in intimate settings, as he knew every name, and loved every soul. His greatest joy was introducing others into the fellowship of the family of God! He is missed but never forgotten.

Samuel c. williSFebruary 10, 1925 – September 7, 2015

The Rev. Samuel C. Willis was born February 10, 1925 in Big Stone Gap, Va., and died at 5 p.m. September 7, 2015, in Bowling Green, Ky.

Sam was the son of Earl and Edna Willis and was the last of four children. Sam spent most of his youth in Harlan County and attended Loyall High School.

Sam left home in 1942 to attend civilian radio school. A year later, he was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Forces. Sam served in the Southwest Pacific as a radio operator on a B-25 Mitchell Bomber and flew 36 combat missions before returning home. At the close of World War II, Sam began attending the University of Tennessee with hopes of becoming an engineer. It was during this time, however, that Sam began hearing a call from God.

After a year, Sam relinquished his studies at UT and enrolled at Asbury College, followed by the Asbury Seminary. After several years of theological training, Sam entered the ministry in the United Methodist Church, where he served for more than 60 years. During his religious service, he met the love of his life, Miss Linda Grossman. They married in May, 1979. Through this marriage, Sam gained one stepdaughter in addition to his three biological children.

Sam had many hobbies in addition to his life as a minister. Some of his interests included obtaining a patent on a self-cooling drink can in 1974 as well as a patent on a magnetic golf club in 1996. Sam was an avid WKU sports fan and owned Red Towel seats for many years. He also had a deep love for music. Although Sam was talented in many areas, his deepest commitment was to God, his family, and his friends. He was a man of immense integrity and will be greatly missed.

Sam is preceded in death by his two sons, Sammy and Blane Willis.

Sam is survived by his loving wife, Linda; his daughter, Sherry Lewton of Stafford, Va.; his stepdaughter, Debbie Powell of Smith Mills, Ky.; his sister, Caroline Spurlock of Middlesboro, Ky.; his step-granddaughter, Jennifer Darnell of Springhill, Tn.; his grandsons, Danny Lewton of Floyd, Va. and Joel Lewton of Bristow, Va.; and step-grandson Aaron Powell of Smith Mills, Ky.

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SPOUSES

SARAH FRANCES RHODES BAGBYANNA BELL BREWER

WILLA V. BROWNMARTHA BELLE AMMERMAN HENRY

SADIE MAE LEWISJO ANN MAGGARD

LINDA SUE MEADOWSHALLOWEEN RIDDLE MCKINNEY

GLENDA RUTH PHILLIPSMALLIE L. WRIGHT

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SaRaH FRanceS RHoDeS BagByJune 28, 1917 – August 24, 2015

Sarah Frances Rhodes Bagby, 98, widow of the late Rev. Thomas Steadman Bagby, died Aug. 24, 2015, in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was married to Dr. Bagby for 67 years, while he served in the United Methodist denomination. She supported his ministries in the Huntington, Tennessee circuit; Calvert City, Kentucky circuit; Highland Heights Methodist Church, Jackson, Tennessee; First Methodist Church, Dyersburg, Tennessee; First Methodist Church, Jackson, Tennessee; First United Methodist Church, Lexington (1955-1966); district superintendent for the Ashland District; and Immanuel United Methodist Church, Fort Mitchell. After Rev. Bagby retired from active ministry, he was minister of nurture at Southern Hills United Methodist Church, Lexington.

Family and friends remember that Sarah had her own nurturing ministry in partnership with her beloved husband, a ministry that continued and helped so many after his passing. Mrs. Bagby served as president of the Kentucky Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Minister’s Wives and as Spiritual Life chair of the Ashland District. She delighted in her church family and friends whom she cared for and who cared for her. Circles named for her are still active at Southern Hills and at Immanuel United Methodist.

She is survived by two sons, S. Thomas Bagby, Ph.D., Bloomington, Indiana, and Glen S. Bagby (Terri), Lexington; two granddaughters, Sarah Jane (Martin) Herbener, and Elizabeth Anne ( Jason Heck) Bagby, Lexington; two great-grandchildren, Jane Louise Herbener and William Young Herbener; a niece by marriage, Martha H. Bagby of Salem, Massachusetts; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, who died in 2004, she was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph Carlisle Rhodes, Randolph Stovall Rhodes and Thomas Hemphill Rhodes.

Her funeral was held Aug. 27, 2015, at Southern Hills UMC in Lexington.

anna Bell BReweRJune 30, 1922 – March 14, 2016

Anna Bell Clark Brewer, 93, widow of the Rev. Paul Brewer, died March 14, 2016, after an extended illness. She had been in hospice care at Maysville Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was born June 30, 1922, in Chillicothe, Ohio, and was the daughter of Harry and Sarah Clark.

Anna and Paul Brewer were married 67 years until his passing in 2007. Anna served many years in the nursing profession, as a nurse’s aide and then as a licensed practical nurse first at the former Hayswood Hospital in downtown Maysville and then as a nurse at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville. She and Paul raised their two sons in Central United Methodist Church in Maysville.

She also worked with her husband after his call into the pastoral ministry in the Kentucky Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church as they served churches in Wallingford, Brooksville, Mt. Olivet, Millersburg and Mt. Carmel. Her commitment to the Lord, her husband, her calling as a nurse and her faithfulness to the church was reflected in the many Sundays that Anna would travel with Paul to church for Sunday school and worship services after having worked all night as a nurse, getting a few hours’ sleep in the afternoon and then back at work at the hospital in the evening. She followed this routine for more than 20 years. Her family recalled, Dad always was in a hurry and Mom always seemed to be late. Someone commented that up in heaven Dad is saying, “Annie B., what took you so long? I’ve been waiting and waiting!”

She is survived by her sons, the Rev. Jackson (Corinne) Brewer of Frankfort, Kentucky, and David ( Jan) Brewer, of Washington, Indiana. Also surviving are three grandchildren and eight grandchildren as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Preceding Mrs. Brewer in death were her husband; a son, Clark Brewer; a grandson, Craig Brewer; and a sister, Mae Pollitt.

A celebration of life was held at Central UMC on March 19th.

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WILLA V. BROWNMarch 22, 1925 – April 25, 2016

Willa V. Brown, 91, of Franklin, Kentucky, wife of the late Rev. Carline E. Brown, died April 25, 2016, at Greenview Regional Medical Center.

The Stony Point Community native was a homemaker and former teacher. She was the daughter of the late Curtis Gaines and Velma Mayhew Gaines.

She is survived by a son, Bruce (Deborah) Brown, of Franklin; six grandchildren, Brad Brown, Chad Brown, Jamy ( Josh) McCormack, Jackie Adams, Bryce Brown and Mathew Keller; and four great-grandchildren, Brandi Brown, Allen Brown, Tori Estes and Kaleb McCormack.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Brown; a son, Brice Brown; and a brother, Lewis (Dorothy) Gaines.

The funeral was held April 28, 2016, at Goad Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Thomas officiating. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

MARTHA BELLE AMMERMAN HENRYApril 28, 1926 – February 1, 2016

Martha Belle Ammerman Henry, 89, wife of the Rev. George Edward Henry, died Feb. 1, 2016, at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville.

She was born at home near Cynthiana, Kentucky, the 10th of the 11 children of Mary Betty Baily Ammerman and James Phillip Ammerman Sr. She was born into a family of great character, strength and Christian commitment. She absorbed into her very being such traits of faithfulness, loyalty, industriousness, honesty, mutual love, and strong Christian faith.

Martha was valedictorian of the 1944 class at Connersville High School and the 1948 class of Kentucky Wesleyan College. She later taught English literature and commercial subjects at Mt. Sterling and Hawesville high schools. She also taught several years in the Army Education Center at Fort Knox as a federal civil service employee.

She met her future husband at Kentucky Wesleyan. She was a member of the Christian Life Fellowship and he was preparing for a career as an ordained minister. They married at Mt. Hope Methodist Church on July 5, 1949. Their marriage was established on absolute faithfulness and commitment toward one another and a deep mutual devotion that continued during their 66 years together.

Martha and her husband participated in pastoral ministries in the Louisville Conference in Southern and Western Kentucky. From 1968 on they served in Louisville, so after their retirement chose membership at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Louisville.

At church, Martha supported the United Methodist Women’s mission at home and abroad. She attended and taught Sunday school. She was an ever-present companion who enriched her husband’s pastoral ministry in her inspirational presence and love.

Martha’s practice of the Christian faith was deeply sincere and of a quiet kind. Home as she envisioned it was not a place endowed with costly ornaments, but of quiet beauty with serenity. It possessed the security of love, the strength of trust, and the relief of forgiveness. At home with her husband and children, she encouraged an environment of faith, hope and love, where missteps were redirected and forgiveness re-established peace, where family members were instructed by her living example. Anger was nonexistent, and love was ever-present. When she worked outside the home, her work companions recognized her as a person of faith and trust. Her life itself was a clear and distinct Christian witness.

In her final years Martha experienced many health problems, and she was mostly confined to Baptist East from Oct. 27, 2015, until her death three months later. But through it all, she and her husband and family continued to give thanks and to praise God.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her four children, Betty Allen, Edward Henry II, Timothy Henry and Phillip Henry; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held February 4, 2016, at St. Paul UMC in Louisville and at Mt. Hope UMC in Harrison County, Kentucky.

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SaDie mae lewiSSeptember 22, 1929 – February 2, 2016

Sadie Mae Lewis, 86, wife of the Rev. Harry G. Lewis, died peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 2, 2016.

She was the daughter of Noel and Eddie Mae Webb.

From her days of playing piano for her husband’s ministry and into her later years, her presence was indicative of the strength, tenacity, and love she shared with her family and friends. She was the most loving mother and best of friends. This mortal world is less today because of her passing.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years; two loving sons, Joe N. Wilson and Harry Russell Lewis; grandson Eli Wilson; and great-granddaughter Emma Wilson.

The funeral was Feb. 5, 2016, at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, Kentucky, with the Rev. Dale Carden officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery.

jo ann maggaRDJanuary 19, 1940 – February 1, 2016

Jo Ann Maggard, 76, the widow of Charles Rayburn Maggard, died Feb. 1, 2016.

Mrs. Maggard, of Louisville and formerly of Lexington, was a member of Park United

Methodist Church in Lexington and the Kiwanis.

Surviving are two sons, Charles (Mary Donna) Maggard and Jeff (Rose) Maggard; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Her family said that she was a wonderful grandmother.

Funeral services were held Feb. 5, 2016, at Watkins United Methodist Church in Louisville. Graveside services were conducted Feb. 17 at Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

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linDa Sue meaDowSJanuary 7, 1945 – May 5, 2015

Linda Sue Hagy Meadows, 70, wife of the Rev. Dean Meadows, died May 5, 2015, in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Sue grew up in a community outside Grundy, Virginia. Her parents were salt-of-the-earth people of deep faith. Sue was like that, too. She arrived at Berea College in 1962, one year after her future husband started there. They began dating at Christmas of her freshman year and were together for the rest of her life.

Sue was quiet and unassuming. She was valedictorian of her high school class and was chosen as “best all-around senior girl.” She would also later be valedictorian in nursing school and was chosen as “student nurse of the year.” Her husband shares this “to tell you how proud I am of her and how fortunate I am that she chose to live her life with me.”

Dean and Sue spent their first three years of marriage at Duke Divinity School. Her husband recalls these as special years. They returned to Kentucky and shared 41 years of ministry in a variety of settings. They were blessed with two wonderful children, Steve and Julie, and their special grandson, Conner. Her husband said Sue “loved them with a quiet, fierce love,” choosing to stay at home with the children when they were small.

Later, she would return to school, this time to study nursing. She had a wonderful career in Bowling Green, a career that was as much ministry as anything her preacher-husband ever did. She did her work with integrity and professionalism and deep compassion. That is nursing and ministry at their best. She shared her husband’s ministry in wonderfully supportive ways. They took some risks, for instance coming to Wesley Foundation at Western Kentucky University, but she was always there for him. In parish situations, she had her own philosophy. She said to her husband, “I don’t want to be the assistant pastor. I want to do what I would do in the church if you were not the pastor.” So she did, teaching children, being involved in music and VBS and UMW. She made a difference wherever they were, and she was loved.

They retired in 2010, but the retirement years were tough. An auto accident, an illness, and then a struggle with cancer made these years hard. But they had the opportunity to travel some, ending with a trip to Israel. Her husband added: “There were other blessings, including the opportunity to play in a wonderful dulcimer group. We planted flowers, spent time with our children and indulged our grandson, and found a church we loved. But it ended too soon. We grieve, but we do not grieve ‘as people who have no hope.’ I am thankful to have shared my journey with this wonderful daughter of God.”

Halloween RiDDle mckinneyOctober 31, 1924 – May 16, 2015

Halloween Riddle McKinney, 90, of Eastview, Kentucky, wife of the Rev. Kenneth McKinney, died May 16, 2015, at her home.

She was a native of Hardin County, a member of Sonora United Methodist Church, and a former member of Stephensburg UMC. She retired in 1987 from the Fort Knox school system, where she was secretary at Walker Middle School for 20 years. She also taught Sunday School at her church, where she was a vessel for the Lord.

People who knew her said she touched their lives in an unforgettable way. She was a lady that let the Holy Spirit guide her, was known for her love of God, and lived that way.

Proverbs 31 describes her. She worked diligently for her family and anyone she could to help them in life. She was kind and sweet, and set the standard for Christian women, empowered by the Holy Spirit. She lived the life God wanted for her, to be Christ-like.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Riddle, in 1987; her parents, Hendrix and Annie Laura Cundiff; four sisters; a brother; and a great-granddaughter.

Besides her husband Rev. McKinney, she is survived by a son, Gerald (Mary) Riddle of North Carolina; two daughters, Brenda Riddle of Lexington, Kentucky, and Gail (Doug) Ramsey of Glendale, Kentucky; a sister, Kathleen (Fred) Pence of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Her funeral was held May 19, 2015, at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown with the Rev. Michael Harris officiating. She was buried in Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens.

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glenDa RutH PHilliPSJuly 1, 1944 – June 27, 2015

Glenda Ruth Phillips, 70, of Claymour in Todd County, Kentucky, wife of the Rev. Doug Phillips, died June 27, 2015, of natural causes at The Medical Center of Bowling Green.

Mrs. Phillips was born in Todd County on July 1, 1944, the daughter of the late Charles Woodford “Goggie” Lacy and Mamie Irene Shemwell Lacy. She was a beautician and manager of Cost Cutters, having served in Hopkinsville, Russellville and Bowling Green, Kentucky.

She was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, where she was a member of United Methodist Women’s Group. She also served 50 years as a United Methodist minister’s wife.

Besides her husband of 53 years, she is survived by two sons, Chuck (Karen) Phillips and Todd Phillips, both of Claymour; one brother, Ronnie Lacy of Claymour; three sisters, Joyce McGhee of Sharon Grove, Kentucky, Kay Dunn of Elkton, Kentucky and Sheila Hampton of Olmstead, Kentucky. Mrs. Phillips was “Nanny” of Denea (Doug) Powell, Bethany, Bryce, Cori and Eli Phillips; and three great-grandchildren, Dayton, DJ and Delany Powell.

Services were held July 1, 2015, at Latham Funeral Home in Elkton, Kentucky, with the Revs. David Fullen and Selby Coomer and Mr. Bobby Williams officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery in Todd County.

mallie l. wRigHtMarch 25, 1913 – August 18, 2015

Mallie Wright, 102, widow of the Rev. Oda S. Wright, died Aug. 18, 2015, at Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs, Kentucky.

She was born in Clinton County to Claborn and Lizzie Frost Massengale. In addition to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by her son, Knox Wright, in 1995, and by her husband in 2000.

Mallie and Oda were married on Nov. 23, 1935. He died just six weeks before their 65th wedding anniversary.

They were members of Albany Methodist Church when Oda answered his call to preach. Mallie was a dedicated pastor’s wife from the time he took his first pastorate at West Monticello in Wayne County in 1949. From there they moved to the Russell Spring Circuit, the Gradyville Circuit in Adair County, Sonora, Sebree, Guthrie, Eddyville and Drakesboro/Pleasant Hill.

They retired in 1978 and moved to their home in Russell Springs, where they attended French Valley United Methodist Church.

Mallie was a faithful member of the church and encouraged everyone. She was active in attending all services and United Methodist Women meetings well past age 100, up until the last 10 months of her life, when she entered hospice care in her home for colon cancer. She continued to witness to the many who visited her.

She is survived by her daughter, Betty Overstreet of Russell Springs; a grandson; two great-grandsons, and a great-great granddaughter, all of Mt. Washington, Kentucky.

Her funeral was at French Valley UMC on Aug. 21, 2015, with Brother Barry Bradshaw officiating, assisted by Brother Charles Edwards. Burial was in Russell Springs Cemetery.

Besides her husband Rev. McKinney, she is survived by a son, Gerald (Mary) Riddle of North Carolina; two daughters, Brenda Riddle of Lexington, Kentucky, and Gail (Doug) Ramsey of Glendale, Kentucky; a sister, Kathleen (Fred) Pence of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Her funeral was held May 19, 2015, at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown with the Rev. Michael Harris officiating. She was buried in Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens.

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Servicio de Comisión, Reconocimiento y OrdenaciónJunio 13, 2016

Conferencia Anual de Kentucky de la Iglesia Metodista Unida

REUnIOn

MUSICA DE REUNION Este Es el Día que Ha Hecho Dios Coro del Distrito arreglado por Mark Hayes

PRELUDIO Julie Pride, Organista

*HIMNO PROCESIONAL Levanta la Cruz en Alto (Lift High the Cross) CRUCIFERO BIENVENIDA Y ORACION Obispo G. Lindsey Davis Obispo Residente del Área Episcopal de Louisville Que la gracia de Jesucristo esté contigo. y también contigo.

Vinimos a alabar a Dios, a escuchar la Santa Palabra, a buscar el poder, la presencia, y la dirección del Espíritu Santo para nosotros y para los demás.

Oremos...

Dios eterno, a través de jesucristo y el espíritu Santo, les diste a tus apóstoles muchos dones excelentes.Dales de tu gracia a todos los que han sido llamados al ministerio de servicio,para que con diligencia y fidelidad cumplan sus varios ministerios.concede que nosotros, tu pueblo, te sigamos a donde nos dirijas. Perfecciona nuestros ministerios y vidas en gozosa obediencia a tu voluntad. amen.

SALUDOS ECUMENICOS Rev. Dr. George Love Pastor, Hebron Presbyterian Church

Diacono Docente, Presbiterio Central de Kentucky

RECOnOCIMIEnTO DE nUESTRO MInISTERIO En COMUn

Obispo DavisEl ministerio es la obra de Dios, hecha por el pueblo de Dios.Jóvenes y ancianos, hombres y mujeres, cristianos de toda raza y nación son hechos parte del sacerdocio de todos los creyentes en su bautismo. Celebremos el ministerio que comparten los laicos y clérigos, el cuerpo de Cristo, luchando a través del amor y el servicio para la redención de la familia humana y de toda la creación.Por lo tanto, en celebración de nuestro ministerio en común, llamo al pueblo de Dios reunido aquí:Recuerden su bautismo y estén agradecidos.

Todos: Recordamos nuestro bautismo y afirmamos nuestro ministerio en común.

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PRESEnTACIOn

lew nicholls – líder laico de la ConferenciaEn nombre de los laicos de las congregaciones locales que han examinado y aprobado estos candidatos,

Reverendo gary gibson – Presidente de la Junta del Ministerio Ordenado Y en nombre de la Junta del Ministerio Ordenado de esta conferencia anual, la cual ha recomendado a estas

personas, la cual las ha aprobado, nosotros presentamos estas personas que serán comisionadas u ordenadas:

Aquellas Personas que Serán Comisionadas para Desempeñar losDeberes del Ministerio de Presbíteros:

Sharon Renee McCauley BaileyRichard Tyler Brumfield

B. Daniel NikolichMichael Wayne Romans

Sean Patrick RyanCraig Taylor

Cambron Lee Wright

Aquellas Personas que Serán Ordenadas Como Diáconos:Brandon Lee McGinnisLaura Ann Messamore

Aquellas Personas que Serán Ordenadas como Presbíteros:Brandon Charles CandeeScot Douglas HoeksemaKatherine Alicia Lloyd

Marco Eduardo Ballesteros Morán

Obispo DavisEstas personas, por la gracia de Dios, serán comisionadas u ordenadas para el ministerio. Aquellos autorizados por la Iglesia para inquirir acerca de ellos han discernido que ellos son personas de sano entendimiento y de carácter cristiano, y que poseen las marcas de la gracia de Dios necesarias y que han demostrado un profundo compromiso a servir a Jesucristo. Por lo tanto, creemos que ellos claramente son llamados a servir a Dios.Les pedimos a ustedes, pueblo de Dios, que declaren su acuerdo para comisionar y ordenar a estas personas.

¿Confían que son dignos, por la gracia de Dios, de ser comisionados y ordenados?

Congregación¡nosotros confiamos! ¡gracias a Dios!

Obispo Davis¿Los apoyarán en el ministerio?

Congregación¡Con la ayuda de Dios, lo haremos!

OFRENDA Y ORACION Rev. Gary Gibson Presidente, Junta del Ministerio OrdenadoLas ofrendas recaudadas serán donadas para becas para el Proyecto Isaías.

MUSICA DE OFERTORIO Sublime Gracia (Amazing Grace) de Bach Arreglo de Sun Ahn

*DOXOLOGIA (Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow) OLD 100TH

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PROClAMACIOn

CANTICO Siervo Fiel (Faithful Servant) Cindy Berry (Coro del Distrito)

ESCRITURA 1 Pedro 4:34-40

SERMON Un Administrador de la Multiforme Gracia de Dios Obispo Lindsey Davis Obispo Residente del Área Episcopal de Louisville

*CREDO DE LOS APOSTOLES Rev. Dr. George Love

Creo en Dios, Padre Todopoderoso,creador del cielo y la tierra.

Y en Jesucristo, su unigénito, Señor nuestro;quien fue concebido por el Espíritu Santo,

nacido de la virgen María,padeció bajo el poder de Poncio Pilato,

fue crucificado, muerto y sepultado;al tercer día resucitó de entre los muertos;

y ascendió a los cielos,y está sentado a la diestra del Padre Todopoderoso;

de allí ha de venir para juzgar a los vivos y a los muertos.Creo en el Espíritu Santo,

la santa Iglesia católica,la comunión de los santos,el perdón de los pecados,

la resurrección de la carne,y la vida eterna. Amén.

*GLORIA PATRI MEINEKE

EXAMEn gEnERAl

Obispo DavisLa comisión y la ordenación son dones de Dios para la iglesia y son ejercitados en pacto con toda la iglesia y dentro del pacto del cargo y orden.Mis hermanas y hermanos, ustedes han sido llamados al ministerio de comisionados u ordenados. La iglesia confirma su llamado.

Como ministros comisionados u ordenados, deben ser compañeros de la obra en unión con los obis-pos, ministros comisionados, diáconos, ministerios diaconales, presbíteros, y todos los fieles.Recuerden que ustedes han sido llamados a servir y no a ser servidos, a proclamar la fe de la iglesia y ninguna otra, a cuidar los asuntos de Dios por sobre todas las cosas.Para que sepamos que ustedes creen que han sido llamados por Dios y que ustedes profesan la fe cristiana, nosotros les preguntamos:¿Creen que Dios los ha llamado a la vida y obra de un ministro comisionado y ordenado?

candidatosYo lo creo.

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Obispo Davis ¿Creen en el Dios tres en uno y confiesan a Jesucristo como su Señor y Salvador?

Candidatos Yo lo creo y lo confieso.

Obispo Davis ¿Están persuadidos que las Escrituras del Antiguo y Nuevo Testamentos contiene todo lo que es

necesario para la salvación por medio de la fe en Jesucristo y que son la única norma autoritativa para la vida y la fe de la iglesia?

Candidatos Yo estoy persuadido, por la gracia de Dios.

Obispo Davis ¿Serán fieles en oración y en estudio de las Santas Escrituras, y con la ayuda del Espíritu Santo,

avivarán continuamente el don de Dios que está en ustedes?

Candidatos Así lo haré, con la ayuda de Dios. Obispo Davis ¿Harán lo mejor para conducir su vida de acuerdo con las enseñanzas de Cristo? Candidatos Así lo haré, con la ayuda de Dios.

Obispo Davis ¿Dirigirán al pueblo de Dios, en la labor de su ministerio, a la fe en Jesucristo, para participar en la

vida y la obra de la comunidad, y para buscar paz, justicia, y libertad para toda la gente?

Candidatos Así lo haré, con la ayuda de Dios.

Obispo Davis ¿Serán leales a la Iglesia Metodista Unida, aceptando su orden, doctrina, y disciplina, defendiéndola

contra todas las otras doctrinas contrarias a la santa palabra de Dios, comprometiéndose a rendir cuentas con aquellos que sirven con ustedes, y al obispo y aquellos que están designados para supervisar su ministerio?

Candidatos Así lo haré, con la ayuda de Dios.

Obispo Davis Que Dios, quien les ha dado la voluntad para hacer todo esto,

les de la gracia para lograrlo, que la obra que fue empezada en ustedes sea completada. Amén.

HIMNO Dios de Gracia y Dios de Gloria CWM RHONDA

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EXAMEn DE MIEMBROS PROVICIOnAlES

Obispo DavisA través de la historia del cristianismo, la iglesia ha comisionado a gente para liderazgo y servicio. Esta comisión siempre es una respuesta a la dirección del Espíritu Santo, quien llama y envía a mujeres y a hombres a compartir en el ministerio de Cristo.En la iglesia primitiva en Antioquia, el Espíritu Santo instruyó a la comunidad a “apartar… a Barnabas y a Saúl para la obra para la cuál yo los he llamado” (Hechos 13:2).En las etapas tempranas de dichos servicios ministeriales, los líderes ordenados caminaban con líderes comisionados para ser sus mentores y para moldearlos en el ministerio de Cristo, justo como Ananías, el líder más antiguo, guió a Pablo, el nuevo evangelista, a ser fiel a su llamado (Hechos 9).

Nos reunimos aquí para comisionar a hombres y mujeres para el ministerio en la iglesia. Hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, esta es una hora solemne en su vida y en la vida de la iglesia. Ustedes han compartido en el ministerio de todos los bautizados y han testificado que Cristo los ha llamado al ministerio ordenado.Mientras servían entre nosotros como fieles discípulos, hemos visto en ustedes dones para dirigir al pueblo de Dios para servir.

¿Se entregarán a sí mismos por completo para la obra de Dios en el mundo y para el liderazgo de servicio en la vida y la obra de la iglesia de Cristo?

Candidatos Lo haré, siguiendo a Cristo.

Obispo Davis ¿Se unirán con otros miembros provisionales para el apoyo mutuo en la practica del liderazgo entre el pueblo de Dios?

Candidatos Lo haré, con la ayuda de Dios.

Obispo Davis Dios de los apóstoles y los profetas, de los mártires y los maestros, tu levantaste hombres y

mujeres para el liderazgo apostólico en tu iglesia.

Por tu Espíritu Santo, ayuda a estos, tus siervos, a entender y vivir el misterio de tu amor con audacia y gozo. Profundiza su sentido de propósito mientras se ejercitan en el ministerio comisionado.

Dales poder a ellos, y a aquellos que caminan con ellos, a guiar su ministerio en unidad con todo tu pueblo, para sanar a los enfermos, amar a los marginados, resistir a la maldad, predicar la Palabra y darse a sí mismos por amor de tu nombre. Amén.

EXAMEn DE DIACOnOS En COnEXIOn COMPlETA

Rev. Kevin Burney – Director de Servicios Ministeriales Un diácono es llamado a compartir en el ministerio de servicio de Cristo, a identificarse con la

vida de la comunidad a su servicio en el mudo, a dirigir a otros al discipulado cristiano, a educar discípulos para que testifiquen y sirvan, para dirigir en adoración, para enseñar y proclamar la Palabra de Dios, a asistir presbíteros en el Santo Bautismo y la Santa Comunión, a interpretar las heridas y las esperanzas del mundo, a servir a todas las personas, particularmente a los pobres, los enfermos y los oprimidos, a dirigir al pueblo de Dios en ministerios de compasión y justicia, liberación y reconciliación, aun en los momentos de aflicción y sacrificio personal.

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Obispo Davis Estos son los deberes del diácono en conexión completa.

¿Creen que Dios lo ha llamado a la vida y la obra de un diácono?

Candidato Yo lo creo.

Obispo Davis ¿Ustedes, por amor a la vida y la misión de la iglesia, harán un pacto de participar en el Orden

de diáconos? ¿Se darán a sí mismos a Dios a través del Orden de Diáconos para sostener y edificase mutuamente en oración, estudio, adoración y servicio?

Candidato Lo haré, con la ayuda de Dios, y con la ayuda de mis hermanas y hermanos en la Orden de Diáconos.

Obispo Davis En el nombre del Padre, y del Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo, oremos por estas personal que han de

ser ordenadas como diáconos en conexión completa.

Te damos gracias, Dios viviente, que en tu gran amor enviaste a Jesucristo en forma de siervo, haciéndose obediente hasta la muerte en la cruz, y ahora resucitado y exaltado en los cielos. Tú nos has enseñado, con su ejemplo y palabra, que cualquiera que quiera ser grande entre nosotros debe ser siervo de todos.

Dales a estos siervos gracia para ser fieles en sus promesas, constantes en su discipulado y siempre listos para obras de servicio en amor. Hazlos sencillos y humildes, amables y fuertes, enraizados y cimentados en amor. Dales parte en el ministerio de Jesucristo, quien vino, no a ser servido, sino a servir. Amén.

EXAMEn DE PRESBITEROS En COnEXIOn COMPlETA

Rev. Kevin Burney – Director de Servicios MinisterialesUn Presbítero es llamado a compartir en el ministerio de Cristo y de la iglesia entera: a predicar y enseñar la Palabra de Dios y fielmente administrar los sacramentos del Santo Bautismo y la Santa Comunión; a dirigir al pueblo de Dios en adoración y oración a dirigir gente a la fe en Jesucristo; a ejercitar la supervisión pastoral; a ordenar la vida de la congregación; a aconsejar al atribulado; y declarar perdón de pecado; a dirigir al pueblo de Dios a obediencia en la misión en el mundo; a buscar justicia, paz y libertad para toda la gente; y a asumir un lugar responsable en el gobi erno de la iglesia y en el servicio en y para la comunidad.

Obispo Davis Estos son los deberes de un presbítero.

¿Creen que Dios los ha llamado a la vida y la obra de un presbítero?

Candidatos Así lo creo.

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Obispo Davis ¿Pactarán que, por amor a la vida y la misión de la Iglesia, participarán en la Orden de Presbíteros?

¿Se darán a sí mismos a Dios a través de la Orden de Presbíteros para sostenerse y edificarse mutuamente en oración, estudio, adoración y servicio?

Candidatos Lo haré, con la ayuda de Dios, y con la ayuda de mis hermanas y hermanos en la Orden de

Presbíteros.

Obispo Davis En el nombre del Padre, y del Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo, oremos por estas personas que han de ser

ordenadas como presbíteros.

Te adoramos, Padre Eterno, porque tú nos has llamado a ser un pueblo de sacerdotes, para ofrecerte adoración aceptable por medio de Jesucristo, el Apóstol y Gran Sacerdote, Pastor y Obispo de nuestras almas. Te damos gracias que, al morir, Cristo venció a la muerte y, después de ascender al cielo, ha vertido dones en abundancia a tu pueblo, haciéndolos a algunos apóstoles, a otros profetas, a otros evangelistas, a otros pastores y maestros, para equipar a los santos para la obra del ministerio, para edificar al cuerpo de Cristo y cumplir tu gran propósito en el mundo.

Da a estos tus siervos la gracia y el poder que necesitan para servirte en este ministerio. Hazlos fieles pastores, maestros pacientes, y consejeros sabios. Permíteles servir sin reproche, proclamar el evangelio de salvación, administrar los sacramentos del nuevo pacto y ofrecer, con todo tu pueblo, sacrificios espirituales aceptables a ti; por medio de Jesucristo nuestro Salvador, quien vive y reina contigo, en unidad con el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, ahora y por siempre. Amén.

*HIMNO Señor, Tú Diste la Gran Comisión (vers. 1, 2 y 5))

lA COMISIOn DE lOS MIEMROS PROVISIOnAlES(Los miembros de familia y amigos están invitados a ponerse de pié donde estén para tomar un momento en

oración en silencio durante la imposición de manos.)

Sharon Renee McCauley BaileyRichard Tyler Brumfield

B. Daniel NikolichMichael Wayne Romans

Sean Patrick RyanCraig Taylor

Cambron Lee Wright

Obispo Davis Nombre, yo te comisiono a ser un fiel siervo líder en medio del pueblo, para dirigir a la iglesia en servicio, para proclamar la Palabra de Dios, y para equipar a otros para el ministerio, en el nombre del Padre, y del Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo. Amén.

Dios Todopoderoso, Vierte de tu Espíritu Santo sobre Nombre. Envíalo(la) ahora a proclamar las buenas nuevas de Jesucristo, para anunciar el reino de Dios, y equipar a la iglesia para el ministerio, en el nombre del Padre, y del Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo. Amén.

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IMPOSICIOn DE MAnOS A lOS DIACOnOS En COnEXIÓn COMPlETA

(Los miembros de familia y amigos están invitados a ponerse de pié donde estén para tomar un momento en oración en silencio durante la imposición de manos.)

Brandon Lee McGinnisLaura Ann Messamore

Obispo Davis Dios Todopoderoso, vierte en Nombre el Espíritu Santo para el oficio y la obra de diaconado en la iglesia santa de Cristo. Amén.

Nombre, toma autoridad como diácono para proclamar la Palabra de Dios, y para dirigir al pueblo de Dios en ministerios de compasión y justicia; en el nombre del Padre, y del Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo. Amén.

IMPOSICIOn DE MAnOS A lOS PRESBITEROS(Los miembros de familia y amigos están invitados a ponerse de pié donde estén para tomar un momento en oración en

silencio durante la imposición de manos.)

Brandon Charles CandeeScot Douglas HoeksemaKatherine Alicia Lloyd

Marco Eduardo Ballesteros MoranScott Willis Woodburn

Obispo Davis Dios Todopoderoso, vierte en Nombre de tu Espíritu Santo para el oficio y el servicio de un presbítero en la santa iglesia de Cristo. Amén. Nombre, toma autoridad como presbítero, para proclamar la Palabra de Dios, para administrar los sagrados sacramentos, y para ordenar la vida de la iglesia, en el nombre del Padre, y del Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo. Amén.

INVITACION AL MINISTERIO CRISTIANO Obispo Davis

Heme Aquí, Señor (Here I Am, Lord) (vs. 1 & 3)

SEnDIng FORTH*ORACION

Obispo: Pongámonos de pié y oremos juntos a una voz:

El pueblo: Te agradecemos, Dios de gracia, por levantar de entre nosotros siervos fieles. Que la gracia del ministerio descansa sobre estos tus siervos,

que la oportunidad de servir los lleve a la llenura de tu llamado. Vístelos con tu rectitud, y permíteles que puedan glorificarte dándose a sí mismos a otros, a través de Jesucristo, nuestro Señor.

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*DESPEDIDA COn BEnDICIOn

Obispo: Que la gracia de Jesucristo, Y el amor de Dios, Y la comunión con el Espíritu Santo sea con todos ustedes siempre, Vayan en paz a servir a Dios y a su prójimo en todo lo que hagan.

El Pueblo: Somos enviados en el nombre de Cristo. ¡gracias sean dadas a Dios!

*HIMNO DE RETIRADA El Único Cimiento de la Iglesia AURELIA

*POSTLUDIO

*ENVIO

*Se le invita a la congregación a estar de pié si le es posible.

Nuestros liturgistas para esta noche son Rev. David Grout, pastor de Christ Church (Bowling Green) y la Rev. Rebecca Heid, pastora de Harned/Horsley Chapel.La Organista es Julie Pride.

Estamos honrados que el Obispo Al Gwinn Jr. pueda participar hoy en el servicio de ordenación. El Obispo Gwinn sirvió de varios modos en la Conferencia de Kentucky antes de su elección en el episcopado en 2004. El Obispo Gwinn fue escogido Obispo de la Conferencia de North Carolina/Área de Raleigh donde ha servido por ocho años. También estamos honrados que la Obispa Debra Wallace-Padgett participe en este servicio. La Obispa Wallace-Padgett está asignada como Obispa de la Area Episcopal de Birmingham. En el pasado, ella sirvió en muchos roles en la Conferencia Anual de Kentucky, incluyendo como pastora principal de St. Luke United Methodist Church en Lexington y superintendente de distrito en el Distrito de Prestonsburg.

Algunos de los cantos usados en estos servicios fueron tomados del Himnario de La Iglesia Metodista Unida (The United Methodist Hymnal)‒© 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House, Nashville, TennesseeCCLI #292350

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ORDInATIOn AS ElDER

ORDInATIOn AS DEACOn

Brandon lee Mcginnis Spouse: Sarah McGinnisChildren: Allie – 4 years old; Elijah – 18 monthsHometown: Flemingsburg, KentuckyDegree(s): B.A. – Christian Ministries, Asbury University M.A. – Christian Education, Asbury Theological SeminaryServing: St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Louisville, Kentucky

laura Ann MessamoreSpouse: Andrew MessamoreChildren: Olivia – 3 years; Charolotte - 9 monthsHometown: Clarkston, MichiganDegree(s): B.A. – Psychology, Michigan State University M.Div. – Asbury Theological SeminaryServing: Equipping Lydia, Wilmore, Kentucky and Crestwood United Methodist Church in Crestwood, Kentucky

Brandon Charles CandeeSpouse: Angela CandeeChildren: Colton, Cade and CarolineHometown: Irmo, South CarolinaDegree(s): B.A. – History, University of South Carolina M.Div. – Asbury Theological SeminaryServing: New Castle United Methodist Church in New Castle, Kentucky

Scot Douglas HoeksemaSpouse: Rev. Patricia HoeksemaChildren: Katherine Hoeksema, Alison Coleman and Kelly KachurakHometown: Muscatine, IowaDegree(s): B.A. – Biology, University of Missouri-Columbia M.S. – Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University M.Div. – Asbury Theological SeminaryServing: Grassland Community Church in Catlettsburg, Kentucky

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Katherine Alicia lloydSpouse: Trent LloydHometown: Goshen, KentuckyDegree(s): B.S. – Psychology, Birmingham – Southern College M.Div. – Candler School of TheologyServing: Bethel United Methodist Church in Mount Washington, Kentucky

Marco Eduardo Ballesteros MoranSpouse: Jessica Lee Ballesteros Children: Gabriela Elizabeth, Ana Grace and Samuel ParkerHometown: Mexico CityDegree(s): Bachelor’s Degree – Business Administration, Universidad del Valle de Atemajac M.Div. – Asbury Theological SeminaryServing: The Gathering Campus Ministry in Louisville, Kentucky

Scott Willis WoodburnHometown: Sacramento, KentuckyDegree(s): B.A. – Religious Studies, Kentucky Wesleyan College M.Div. – Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Serving: Middletown United Methodist Church in Louisville, Kentucky

Sharon Renee McCauley BaileySpouse: Douglas Gerald Bailey, Jr.Children: Skylar Renee and Grayson StewartHometown: Lebanon, KentuckyDegree(s): B.A. – Eastern Kentucky University M.Div. – Asbury Theological SeminaryServing: Park City and Merry Oaks United Methodist Churches in Park City, Kentucky

Richard Tyler BrumfieldSpouse: Tailor BrumfieldHometown: Springfield, OhioDegree(s): B.A. – Arts and Religion, Wright State University M.Div. – Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Serving: Cannonsburg Trinity United Methodist Church in Ashland, Kentucky

COMMISSIOnIng On THE ElDER TRACK

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B. Daniel nikolichSpouse: T. J. NikolichChildren: Caleb and OliviaHometown: Erlanger, KentuckyDegree(s): B.A. – International Studies, Georgetown College M.Div. – Asbury Theological SeminaryServing: Faith Community United Methodist Church in Independence, Kentucky

Michael Wayne RomansSpouse: Emily Ann RomansChildren: Jonas Wayne and Willow GraceHometown: Morgantown, KentuckyDegree(s): B.A. – Religious Studies, Western Kentucky University M.Div. – Asbury Theological SeminaryServing: Stevenson’s Chapel and Bethel United Methodist Churches in Russellville, Kentucky

Sean Patrick RyanHometown: Marysville, OhioDegree(s): B.A. – Economics and Political Science, Kenyon College M.Div. – Asbury Theological SeminaryServing: Jonesville and Mount Pisgah United Methodist Churches in Jonesville, Kentucky

Craig TaylorSpouse: Meagan TaylorHometown: Louisville, KentuckyDegree(s): B.S. – Murray State University M.Div. – Vanderbilt Divinity SchoolServing: Masonville United Methodist Church in Owensboro, Kentucky

Cambron lee WrightSpouse: Molly WrightHometown: Louisville, KentuckyDegree(s): B.A. – English, University of Kentucky M.Div. – Duke Divinity SchoolWill Be Serving: Faith United Methodist Church in Bowling Green, Kentucky

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La Conferencia Anual de Kentucky de la Iglesia Metodista UnidaCelebración de Jubilación—Su Ministerio Continúa...

LLAMADO A ADORACION Rev. Cindy Bright

DRAMA: EL JOVEN LIDER RICO Jim Coleman y Scott Woodburn Escrito por The Skit Guys

MUSICA ESPECIAL ¡Oh Que Tuviera Lenguas Mil! Jonah Boutell Arreglo: Phil Smith Acompañamiento de Julie Pride

BIENVENIDA: Rev. Cindy Bright

ADORACION Himno en Melodía Rev. Matthew Kimmons Estoy Sorprendido en la Presencia Bendita Seguridad Grande Es Tu Fidelidad (Great is Thy Faithfulness) Gracia Maravillosa (Marvelous Grace)

ORACION DE GRACIAS Rev. John Choi

VIDEO DE JUBILACION

PALABRAS DE BENDICION DEL OBISPOHermanos y hermanas en Cristo, vinieron de congregaciones donde el Espíritu Santo estaba sobre ustedes; y ustedes fueron instruidos que predicaran a los quebrantados de corazón, a visitar a los cautivos, a ungir a aquellos que han sido heridos. Esto lo han cumplido.

El PUEBlOTe damos gracias Dios por la comunidad de fieles en los cuales se cumplió la Palabra de Dios. Un sinfín de personas han dependido de tu ayuda. Tú sabes que ambos, el sufrimiento y el gozo, pueden ser medio que Dios usa para enseñar y alcanzar, en la providencia de Dios.

OBISPOEn su ordenación, recibieron autoridad para leer las Sagradas Escrituras en la Iglesia de Dios, celebrar los sacramentos, y ordenar la vida de la Iglesia.En su consagración, ustedes recibieron autoridad para equipar al pueblo de Dios, y encarnar la unidad de la adoración de la congregación con su vida en el mundo. Por la gracia de Dios ustedes hicieron muchas cosas que parecían más allá de su poder.

El PUEBlOTe damos gracias Dios que tú diste la visión a los fieles. la muerte y la enfermedad no los ha sobrevenido. no siempre ha sido fácil predicar la verdad. Pero sabemos algo a cerca de la gracia por la cual ustedes han vivido, y le damos gracias a Dios por su visión.

OBISPONunca piensen a la ligera del gran bien que Dios les ha dado. Continúen siendo fieles a su llamado. Que el amor de Dios y su poder sea con ustedes siempre. Oremos juntos.

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El PUEBlODios de gracia, te damos gracias por el ministerio de estas mujeres y hombres, y por el modo en que tú nos has ministrado por medio de ellos. Dales un sentir de tu presencia continua, que ellos continúen amándote y sirviéndote, y siempre creciendo en la gracia y el conocimiento de Jesucristo en cuyo nombre oramos. Amén.

PRESENTACION DE LOS JUBILADOS

ORACION Obispo Davis

HIMNO DE CIERRE Permaneciendo en las Promesas (Standing on the Promises)

BENDICION Rev. Matthew Kimmons

Las liturgias fueron desarrolladas del Himnario de la IMU, el Libro de Adoración, y obras originales del Rev. John Choi, Rev. Jim Nichols y refinadas por el Equipo de Adoración de la Conferencia Anual de Kentucky.

Pianista: Jule PrideDirector Coral: Matthew Kimmons

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RETIREES

KYLE DAVID BURNETTEROBERT WILLIAM COOPER

MONTIE FUGATEMICHAEL L. GIBBONSKENNETH EARL HARP

STEPHEN DWAIN PROCTORBILL ROUNSAVILLE

ALFRED DOUGLAS STILWELLR. GREGORY TATE

FREDERICK R. WILES

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kyle DaViD BuRnette

Thomas Wolfe, in his 1940 novel by the same name, reminds readers, “You can’t go home again.” In it Wolfe tells the story of writer George Webber, who attempts to return home only to find that people and things have changed.

After 40 years of service, I find myself at the same crossroads as Webber. During the past 40 years I have been blessed to see God move in special ways. My call to ministry started in a rural church in Rose Hill, Virginia, more than 40 years ago. As I surrendered to that call I was blessed to serve three congregations in the Holston Conference between 1976 and 1986. In 1986 my wife and I made the transition across the mountains to Harlan County and the Kentucky Conference, where we served at Baxter UMC for 22 years and during the past eight years at the Harlan/Baxter charge.

Because of a series of God-directed circumstances, after 40 years I was offered the opportunity to return to my hometown church in Rose Hill, where my 85-year-old mother still lives, and serve in retired status at the church where it all began for me.

Even though George Webber had difficulty going home because of changes, I look forward to returning to my roots because even though folks there may have changed, I too have changed as God has used 40 years to move me, mold me, and speak to and through me, as I am confident He has each of you. I am truly thankful to the Kentucky Conference and the many good folks of the Baxter and Harlan communities who have loved me and helped guide me to this place in my life. I especially want to thank my dear wife, Sheila, and our three sons, who have been of unlimited support to me.

I do not know what tomorrow holds, but I am thankful for who holds tomorrow and am confident of His love and grace.

RoBeRt william cooPeR

To God be the Glory; Great things He hath done!

From being saved at Kentucky Wesleyan College in 1972 by then-roommate Gregg Tate, to hearing the

call of God to proclaim His love and mercy and being baptized in the Holy Spirit, to serving His people through United Methodist Churches, to marrying my best friend, Lesa Fay Burden, I now take this next step into retirement.

During these 36 years of ministry, I served Upton-Zion (1980-1985); Edmonton-Elm View (1985-1987); Smith Chapel-Pleasant Grove and Howe Valley (1987-1990); Kerr Memorial (1990-1995); Virginia Avenue (1995-1999) and finally, Faith-East Main (1999–present).

Along the way we have been blessed with a wonderful family: our two daughters, Kelly and Emily; our son, Jacob; Kelly’s husband, Allen; our granddaughter, Norah, and Emily’s fiancé, Jay.

God has blessed us and continues to do so in various ways. Lesa and I continue in this journey to serve the Lord wherever He leads us. To all who shall continue and will be called after us, we remind each that along with John Wesley’s command to us, “We have nothing to do but save souls!” these eternal words: “To God be the Glory; Great things He hath done!”

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montie Fugate

I was born August 20, 1951, to Claude and Arminda (Noble) Fugate in Wescoal (a coal-mining camp) in Knott County, Kentucky. About a year later we moved to the Springfield/Enon area of Ohio. I graduated from Greenon High

School in 1969 and Berea College in 1973. It was at Berea that I met my wife, Teresa Beverly Fugate, and was married March 31, 1973. We have three children and two beautiful daughters-in-law: Joshua and Candice Fugate, Andrew and Casey Fugate, and Bethany Fugate. We have three amazing grandchildren: Jacob Andrew, Catelynn Rose, and Marisa June.

I answered the call to ministry in 1975 and entered United Theological Seminary. I graduated in 1978. I was ordained deacon in 1976 and elder in 1979. I served Jonesville-Mount Pisgah Charge (Grant County); Pleasant Grove (Kenton County); Vogel Day (Floyd County); Irvine (Estill County); Corbin Trinity (Whitley County); Corbin Trinity-Felts Chapel Charge; Thurston (Daviess County); St. Mark (Taylor County); Jamestown (Russell County); and Hogards-Millers Chapel Charge (Taylor County).

During this time of reflection it is hard to remember and name every person and pastor who had an influence upon my Christian journey, but I would like to name a few. First, my grandfather, Dan Noble (an old Regular Baptist preacher) taught me about humility and service. Rev. Beatty, a Christian pastor, taught me every child is important in God’s eyes. My friend Bob Green taught me the strength of prayer and never to give up on anyone. Al Savage and Clyde David Burberry introduced me to Methodism. Clyde David gave me a book on Methodist beliefs that cemented my connection with the church. Tom Ditto baptized me and had confidence in me to start me along this journey. Lastly, my parents, who showed me that everyone is important no matter their circumstances, race, creed, nationality or sex.

In closing, I remember two statements I made years before I answered my call. The first was in eighth grade. A teacher asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up and I told him a doctor or a clown because a doctor heals people and a clown makes people laugh. The second, during a class on philosophy and religion in college, when I said I would have to study for this class but all you could do with it would be preach or teach, and I didn’t want to do either!

God had other plans and made me a doctor of souls and a fool for Christ. I pray that somewhere along my journey I brought comfort to someone’s soul and made someone smile.

micHael l. giBBonS

Life is a collection of “somedays.” When we are young we think, “Someday I will be able to ride a bike without training wheels. Someday I will go to school just like the big kids.” Later, we cannot wait to get our driver’s license. One day leads to another day of hope and anticipation.

My journey in life began in St. Elmo, Illinois. Our extended family was very much a part of that small farming community and very active in the First Methodist Church of St. Elmo. I was baptized there as an infant. My father worked at a refinery owned by Ashland Oil. When I was nine months old, the refinery closed and my family moved to Ashland, where I grew up. Our family became involved in the First Methodist Church and I was shaped and loved by great pastors, Sunday school teachers and youth counselors. I have never forgotten their witness.

In 1966, I attended my first session of the Kentucky Annual Conference. I was part of what Bishop Roy Short called, “the Seventy” youth invited. I was touched by the memorial service for departed pastors and spouses. I was impressed by the retirement service for those who had faithfully served. I was in awe as I watched the ordination of those entering the conference. After the reading of appointments, I turned to my friend Cochran Dorsey and said, “Do you think someday we might be part of this together?” Sure enough, my journey began with receiving my license to preach in 1969, the same year I began college at Kentucky Wesleyan in Owensboro. While in Owensboro, I served as youth minister at Wesleyan Heights. My friend Cochran was on his journey to ministry, too, serving as youth minister at Settle Memorial. Tragically, he was murdered in 1971 and his death ended our dream of serving together in full-time ministry.

In 1972, I was appointed as a student pastor at Boling Chapel in Hancock County. In 1974, I was ordained a deacon and in 1978 was ordained an elder. These were the first “somedays” of the Annual Conference experience I had witnessed in high school. I have said to myself every year at Annual Conference during the retirement service, “Someday that will be Margaret and me.” Together, she and I have served as a team. We have served nine congregations: Williamsburg 1st/Liberty, Shiloh (Oldham County), Ashland Centenary, Middlesboro Covenant, Crestwood, Hickory Grove (Trimble County), Georgetown 1st and Elizabethtown Memorial. We also served as campus minister at Morehead University Wesley Foundation. In 1999, I was granted permission to serve as a member of the Kentucky Parole Board. We have always been grateful for those who have mentored us and we attempted to mentor others while serving eight years as district superintendent in the Elizabethtown and Louisville Districts. Today, Margaret and I celebrate retirement, the second of the “someday experiences.” This leaves one last “someday experience”- the memorial service.

Today is yesterday’s “someday.” When we get to the end of life, the most important thing will not be our positions, educational degrees or titles. God will only ask, “Are you my child?” So, Margaret and I look forward to recapturing the joy of being little children again by playing in the dirt, riding our bikes without training wheels and taking care of each other.

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kennetH eaRl HaRP

For over 36 years the United Methodist Church has allowed me the opportunity to serve in local congregations and as an Air Force chaplain. I have been blessed with great assignments where I have met some beautiful people and experienced some high

holy moments. Each of my seven local church appointments and my eight military assignments has been significant.

In 1976 I heard God’s call on my life to serve as an Air Force chaplain and in 1987 the United Methodist Church gave me their endorsement. I am fully convinced that I received the best appointment that our church has to make. It was an honor to have been the pastor to some of America’s finest young men and women serving in the armed forces.

While stationed in Germany my faith appeared to be inadequate as I worked the crash site of one of our aircraft. As each body was recovered I was asked to pray for the family back home as their loved one began to journey home. By the time the recovery was complete I had nothing else to give. That is when our church put its arms around me in the form of Rev. Patricia Barrett. As she prayed for me, my spirit was reinvigorated and restored to life.

I was honored to have served on three combat deployments where I heard the confessions of countless soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines. One young security guard shared with me how he had shot and killed a truck suicide bomber who was attempting to run his gate. No doubt the young man had saved countless lives, yet at that moment he was not sure he could live with what he had done. I saw him and other hardened combat warriors weep for joy as they heard that God’s love is greater than anything they had done. At Bagram Air Base Afghanistan, I had the privilege to kneel beside the flag-draped transfer cases and pray for our fallen heroes as they began their journey back home. The members of the military and their families will always have a special place in my heart.

The USAF Chaplain Corps and the United Methodist Church have allowed me to serve in places where I could witness and experience the power and transforming grace of God —for that I will always be appreciative.

StePHen Dwain PRoctoR

I I was called to preach, at the age of 16, in Catlettsburg, Kentucky. My first drive was to lead a Bible school in the Mountains of Eastern Kentucky. My family moved to Henderson in Western Kentucky, where the second-greatest

blessing of my life happened. I met Karen Ford, my wife and partner of 43 years. All my churches affirm that she is the greatest preacher’s wife ever, and I couldn’t agree more. She led me to the United Methodist Church. Dr. James Curry asked me to help Brother Carl McCubbin at Elm Grove in Hopkins County, and it has been a mostly joyful experience since.

Our first appointment was to Tolu Circuit (Tolu, Siloam and Hebron) in Crittenden County in 1975. We moved to Livingston County to Carrsville Circuit (Bethel, Carrsville and Mt. Pisgah) where our son, Adam Elon, was born in 1978. We then went on to Smithland Circuit (Livingston Chapel, Scott’s Chapel, Groves Chapel and Paradise) and while there, I completed my bachelor’s degree in sociology at Murray State University. In 1985, we moved to the Beech Grove Circuit (Beech Grove, Oak Grove and Mt. Zion) where our daughter, Amisha Ann, was born in 1986. While serving Dennie Memorial in Bullitt County, I commuted to Louisville and began working toward a master of divinity. We were sent to Browder’s Chapel and Elm Grove in Hopkins County, and while there I commuted to Louisville Presbyterian Seminary and graduated.

It was at this appointment the ministry truly became a family event. Adam and Amisha both began to take part in services, and activities going on in the churches. Our whole family was devoted to the ministry - when one of us was involved, we all were. Our next appointment was to Sacramento and South Carrollton in McLean and Muhlenberg counties, and I was ordained an elder while serving there. I became active in the Walk to Emmaus and Chrysalis and continued to serve both while at Hanson in Hopkins County and Masonville in Daviess County. We were moved to Burkesville in Cumberland County, where I served Burkesville First, Highland Chapel and as the director of Cooperative Ministries. Our 42 years of ministry concludes in Livingston County at Grand Rivers and Pisgah.

Through my last four appointments I have been involved in older adult ministries at the District, Conference and Jurisdictional levels. It has been a great honor to have served the Lord and the United Methodist Church. The Christians in the pews have been great friends and by far my greatest teachers. Thank you for allowing me to serve.

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Bill RounSaVille

“Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness.

“And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death - even death on a cross.

“Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is LORD, to the glory of God the Father.” (Philippians 2: 5-11)

As Martin Maher told the president of the United States upon his retirement from 50 years of military and government service, “Sir, I feel that I’m just now getting the hang of it.”

This same thinking is my feeling as I face a relational, but by no means spiritual, retirement from active service in the United Methodist clergy after 42 years.

I can say that, with God’s help, I did the best I could, with the gifts and direction God gave, on the basis of what I knew, with what I had to do it with.

By His grace, I will continue to do so.

Thank you, Church, for the opportunity to serve and a place to serve.

alFReD DouglaS Stilwell

I I am a native of Hardinsburg in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. I graduated from Breckinridge County High School and Western Kentucky University, where I received a bachelor’s degree in social work. I was employed by

the Kentucky Cabinet for Human Resources for 25 years. My home church, Hardinsburg UMC, nurtured, encouraged and supported me in my spiritual journey into adulthood. Upon my retirement from the Commonwealth, I entered Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, earned a Master of Divinity degree in 2002 and was ordained an elder and full member of the Kentucky Annual Conference in 2005.

My first appointment was as a part-time local pastor at Sample UMC in Breckinridge County, where I served from 1991 until 2000 while I was still employed full time by the Commonwealth. In 2000, I was appointed to my first full-time appointment, Bethel UMC in Mount Washington, where I served for 10 years. I was appointed senior pastor of Glasgow First UMC in 2010, where I served until my retirement.

I served eight years on the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry and as a member of the Spiritual Formation and Leadership Development teams. I have also served four years on the Conference Worship team, the Board of Directors of Kavanaugh Life Enrichment Center, eight years on the Board of the Kentucky Conference Homes for Children and Youth, and as co-chair of the Bishops’ Task Force on Children and Poverty.

I am married to Nancy, a retired public school music teacher, and we have two children, Angel, who lives in Bowling Green and has two sons, Bryan and Jackson; and Michael, who is married to Amber and who has three children, Lilly, Amber and Tucker, and resides in Centerville, Georgia.

After retirement, Nancy and I will reside in Louisville in the Middletown area. We look forward to the plans God has for this next stage of the journey as we continue to live out the call and claim God placed on our lives many years ago.

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R. gRegoRy (gRegg) tate

I was born, Feb. 17, 1954, the only son of Robert H. and Verna P. Tate in Louisville, Kentucky. I met my wife, V. Arlene Tate (Bailey), in high school. Our first date was to a valentine banquet hosted by the United Methodist Youth Fellowship of Aldersgate UMC at Hardy’s

Restaurant; my dad drove.

After both graduating from Kentucky Wesleyan College, we returned to Louisville and were married June 19, 1976, at Rockford Lane Baptist Church, Arlene’s home church. I was a member of Aldersgate UMC and Virginia Avenue UMC prior to ordination. I attended Kerrick Elementary, Western High School, Kentucky Wesleyan College (BA), Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

I was licensed to preach in 1973, ordained a deacon and received on probation in 1977, and ordained an elder and received into full connection in 1981.

My service in the Louisville Conference included appointments to: Wesleyan Heights UMC; Stephensport Circuit; Fourth Avenue UMC; Brooks & Cedar Grove UMC; Stevenson Chapel UMC; Westside UMC; Hawesville/Hilldale UMC. My service in the Kentucky Conference included: Erlanger UMC, Fern Creek UMC and Greenville UMC.

At the conference-level, I served: COSROW (chair), Commission on Equitable Compensation (chair), Board of Ordained Ministry (secretary), Episcopal Committee, Louisville Conference Blue Ribbon Committee, Kentucky Conference Uniting Team and New Church Development.At the district-level, I served: statistician, District Committee on Ministry, clergy mentor and trustees.

Other church-related service: New Song Committee, Kentucky Wesleyan College Board of Trustees and several years as co-dean for Senior Assembly at the Loucon Retreat Center. I also attended Emmaus Walk No. 3 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, served as music director/assistant spiritual director for Emmaus Walk No. 1 in Louisville and served on many walk teams across the state.

Community service: Hancock County Care & Share Program (chair), Hawesville Fire Department (chaplain), Hancock County Critical Incident Stress Management (coordinator), Hancock County Sheriff ’s Department (chaplain & deputy sheriff ), Kentucky Sheriff ’s Association, Kentucky Critical Incident Stress Management Team, Erlanger Fire Department (chaplain), Kentucky Fire Chaplains Association, Green River Fire Fighters Association (instructor), Muhlenberg County Sheriff ’s Department (chaplain/CISM) and member of The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.

I will continue to serve as needed using my music, drama and humor ministry, as well as helping with the Emmaus community and the emergency services community.

FReDeRick R. wileSI was born at Robert Packer Memorial Hospital on June 24, 1947, in Sayre, Pennsylvania. I was “born again” in October 1959. My mother led me to Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Our family attended South Auburn Methodist Church every week. Since our family was the first one in the empty

church building, I would get behind the pulpit and pretend I was the preacher.

When I was in high school, several of my classmates would share their problems with me and ask me questions concerning the Bible. Little did I know that God was preparing me for full-time ministry in the Methodist Church. I enlisted in the U.S. Air Force from July 1965 to July 1969. Most of my free time in the military was being involved in the chapel with Bible study, prayer meetings and choir. When I was stationed with the Glenn Miller Unit Air Force Band from 1966 to 1969 in West Ruislip, England, I felt the Lord was calling me to be an Air Force chaplain. I put out a “fleece” to the Lord. He confirmed that I was to prepare for preaching God’s Word. God opened doors for me. I separated from the Air Force on July 20, 1969. I then attended Keystone Junior College from August 1969 to May 1971. While attending Keystone I met Joan Van Fleet through friends at that college, and we were married Aug. 11, 1973. God opened another door for me after Keystone. I attended Oral Roberts University from 1971 to 1973. I then attended Asbury Theological Seminary while Joan taught at Crawford Junior High School in Lexington. While at Asbury, I served as the junior high youth director at Versailles First UMC. During this time, I felt the Lord was calling me into full-time ministry. I was appointed as a student pastor in 1975 at Greenup First UMC. Following graduation from Asbury, I was blessed with two other churches, Greenup-Argillite and Walnut Hill, from 1976-1979. I have had five other appointments after my Greenup three-point charge: Paintsville Mayo; Inez/Warfield; Olive Branch UMC in Shelbyville; Mount Sterling UMC; and Kilgore UMC. I am so thankful for these appointments. I could not have had such a wonderful journey without my awesome wife and the Lord. Joan has stood by me during our 42-plus years together. Joan and I have been blessed with two sons and their wives along with our six grandchildren. We will be living near all of them in Charlestown, Indiana, when we retire. God has blessed me to have served 40 years in the Kentucky Annual Conference. Thank you all for the privilege of serving the Lord Jesus Christ in this conference. I will continue to serve the Lord for as long as He allows me to live.

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La Conferencia Anual de Kentucky Iglesia Metodista UnidaCelebración de Misiones

VIDE DE PRELUDIO Te Importa

LLAMADO A LA ADORACION Rev. D. Anthony Everett

MUSICA DE APERTURA Todo a El

BIENVENIDA Y ORACION Rev. Sara Rosales

MUSICA Esta Es Gracia Asombrosa Dios Es Capaz

EL LEGADO EN HONDURAS Y VENEZUELA Honduras: Ms. Jocelyn Nichols Venezuela: Rev. Kevin Burney

ORACION POR LA OFRENDA Sra. Carol Ackley

MUSICA DE CELEBRACION PARA LA OFRENDA Vi la Luz/Volaré Lejos

ORACION DE BENDICION POR LOS MINISTERIOS Y LA OFRENDA Rev. Bill Arnold

LLAMADO MISIONAL Obispo Davis

CANTICO DE CIERRE Es Por Jesús

BENDICION Rev. Becki Curry

Lideres de Alabanza: Grupos de Broadway UMC, Christ UMC y State Street UMC en Bowling Green, KY

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La Conferencia Anual de Kentucky Iglesia Metodista UnidaCelebración de Envío

Él ha estado allí y siempre estará con nosotros

LLAMADO A ADORAR Rev. Jim Nichols

ADORACION Engrandecido Sea Dios Jesús Pagó Todo

ORACION DE PACTO Rev. Karen StigallHermanos y hermanas, nuestro amigo ha sido levantado en alto –Jesús ha sido alabado cuando recordamos su sacrificio y su dadiva de vida. Pero aun no hemos terminado. Todos son llamados a compartir su amistad con Jesús al mundo que nos rodea. En los siguientes minutos, todos estamos invitados a recordar nuestro llamado a servir mientras compartimos con aquellos que se están mudando en su ministerio con la Conferencia Anual. Este es el momento de estar en oración y estar agradecido - la fidelidad de Dios continúa para llamarnos y enviarnos a servir donde se nos ha puesto. Mientras escuchamos estos nombres, recordemos la oración de nuestra tradición –escuchen y que estas palabras nos inviten a servir fielmente mientras empezamos este año.

no me pertenezco a mí mismo, sino a ti.Pon me a hacer lo que quieras, agrúpame con quien desees.Pon me a hacer, pon me a sufrir.Ocúpame o déjame al lado, Que sea exaltado por ti o humillado por ti.lléname, vacíame.Permíteme tener todas las cosas, permíteme no tener nada.libremente y de corazón cedo todas las cosas a tu placer y disposición.y ahora, oh glorioso y bendito Dios, Padre, Hijo, y Espíritu Santo, tu eres mío, y yo soy tuyo.Así sea. y el pacto que he hecho en la tierra, sea ratificado en el cielo. AMEn.

LECTURA DE ASIGNACIONES Obispo Davis

Después de leer las asignaciones en cada distrito:

LIDER LAICO DEL DISTRITO: Señor, por estos pastores, por estas iglesias, por estas comunidades…

COngREgACIOn: en tu misericordia, escucha nuestra oración.

LIDER LAICO DE LA CONFERENCIA: Por estas personas, por todos nosotros, recordamos que estamos llamados a la amistad de Dios al mundo que tiene gran necesidad de las Buenas Nuevas. Como el pueblo llamado Metodista, celebramos nuestra tradición, pero sabemos que se necesitan nuevas expresiones. Escuchamos y meditamos en la Oración de Pacto de Wesley, mas ahora unámonos en la misma oración en este día:

ORACIOn DE PACOT POR El SIglO 21Mi vida no me pertenece, es tuya.Déjame estar donde me necesites y con quién me necesite. Permíteme hacer una diferencia, o enfrentar persecuciones. Déjame tener un empleo, o ser desempleado – déjame ser honrado por ti, o enséñame humildad.

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Permíteme tener un estómago satisfecho, o saber lo que se siente estar hambriento.libre y completamente te doy todo lo que quiero, mi deseos y propiedades por tu nombre; úsalo como te plazca. y ahora, Dios asombroso y perfecto, Padre, Hijo, y Espíritu Santo,Creador, Redentor y Sustentador, Eres mío y soy completamente tuyo. Punto.y este es mi pacto el cual hago aquí y ahora, que sea aprobado y recibido a través de tu Reino.

nOMInACIOnES DEl QUADREnIO Obispo Davis

Amigos, hoy reconocimos el ministerio de aquellos que han sido presentado a ustedes para la tarea especial del liderazgo dentro de la Conferencia Anual de Kentucky. Queremos apartarlos públicamente y afirmar su llamado a esta sagrada tarea.

(Presenta a aquellos nominados para el servicio)

A LA CONFERENCIA Todos los que se visten en aquel nombre de Cristo son llamados a ministerios de amor y servicio por el ejemplo de Jesús. Mientras estos miembros de nuestra comunidad comienzan su tarea en la Conferencia, ¿los apoyarán, oraran por ellos y los asistirán en el trabajo que han aceptado?

lA COngREgACIOnReconocemos que estos que han sido llamados a servir como representantes de la Conferencia Anual para servir en varios roles este Cuadrienio. Prometemos dar nuestras oraciones, nuestro apoyo y nuestra ayuda para que nuestra conferencia sea fortalecida por su liderazgo. Anticipamos que Dios se moverá en gran manera por su disposición a dirigir.

Siervos, les pregunto a nombre de estas personas que acaban de prometerles sus oraciones y apoyo, ¿modelarán el estilo de vida de Jesús entre nosotros? ¿Servirán a nuestra iglesia local y a esta Conferencia Anual en el rol para el cual han sido seleccionados? ¿Harán su trabajo como si fuera para el Señor, para que todos seamos parte del avance del reino de Cristo?

los Siervos: Con la ayuda y la gracia de Dios, lo haremos.

Siervos, como su Obispo y en el nombre de esta Conferencia Anual, yo los encomiendo a este trabajo y prometo nuestras oraciones, animo y apoyo. Que el Espíritu Santo los guíe y de fuerza para que en esta y todas las cosas hagan la voluntad de Dios en el servicio de Jesucristo durante este siguiente Cuadrienio.

Celebración de la Santa Comunión

El Señor esté con ustedes, y también contigo, Levanten sus corazones.los levantamos al Señor.Demos gracias Dios nuestro Señor.Es justo darle gracias y alabanza. Es justo, y bueno y gozoso, siempre y en todo darte gracias, Dios Todopoderoso, creador del cielo y de la tierra.

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En el principio tu Espíritu se movía sobre la faz de las aguas. Tú nos formaste a tu imagen y soplaste en nosotros el aliento de vida.

Cuando te dimos la espalda, y nuestro amor te falló, tu amor permaneció firme. Tu Espíritu descansó en los profetas y maestros, ungiéndolos para proclamar tu Palabra.

De modo que con tu pueblo en la tierra y toda la compañía del cielo alabamos tu nombre y nos unimos en su inter-minable himno:

Santo, santo, santo Señor, Dios de poder y fuerza, el cielo y la tierra están llenos de tu gloria. Hosanna en las alturas. Bendito el que viene en el nombre del Señor. Hosanna en las alturas.

Santo eres tú y bendito es tu hijo Jesucristo. Por el bautismo de su padecimiento, muerte, y resurrección le diste vida a tu Iglesia, liberándonos de la esclavitud del pecado y la muerte, e hiciste con nosotros un nuevo pacto a través del agua y del Espíritu.

Por tu misericordia hemos nacido de nuevo de entre los muertos a una esperanza viva a través de la resurrección de tu Hijo y a una herencia que es imperecedera, incorruptible e inagotable.

Cuando teníamos enemistad, no éramos un pueblo, pero ahora somos llamados a ser tus amigos y tus amados. Hemos sido traídos de la obscuridad y a su luz admirable. Cuando el Señor Jesús ascendió, nos prometió estar con nosotros siempre, en el poder de tu palabra y del Espíritu Santo.

En la noche en que se entregó a sí mismo por nosotros, tomó el pan, te dio gracias, lo partió, le dio a sus discípulos, y dijo: “Tomen, coman; este es mi cuerpo que es dado para ustedes. Háganlo en memoria de mí.”

Cuando la cena terminó tomó la copa, te dio gracias, se la dio a tus discípulos, y dijo: “Beban de ella, todos ustedes; esta es mi sangre del nuevo pacto, vertida por ustedes y por mucho para el perdón de los pecados. Háganlo, cada vez que la tomen, en memoria de mí.”

En el día que lo levantaste de entre los muertos, fue reconocido por sus discípulos al partir el pan y el poder de tu Espíritu Santo en tu iglesia ha continuado partiendo el pan y compartiendo esta copa.

Y así en memoria de estos actos poderosos en Jesucristo, nos ofrecemos en alabanza y acción de gracias como un sacrificio santo y vivo, en unión con la ofrenda de Cristo por nosotros, mientras proclamamos el misterio de fe.

Cristo ha muerto; Cristo ha resucitado; Cristo vendrá otra vez.

Vierte de tu Espíritu Santo en los que estamos reunidos aquí y en estos dones del pan y la copa. Hazlos que sean para nosotros el cuerpo y la sangre de Cristo, para que podamos ser el cuerpo de Cristo, redimido por su sangre.

Por tu Espíritu, haznos uno en Cristo, uno con los demás, y uno en ministerio en todo el mundo, hasta que Cristo venga en su victoria final, mientras festejamos en su banquete celestial.

Por medio de tu hijo Jesucristo, con el Espíritu Santo en tu santa iglesia, todo el honor y la gloria son tuyos, Dios Todopoderoso, ahora y para siempre. Amén.

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COMPARTIENDO EL PAN Y LA COPA MUSICA DURANTE LA COMUNION

Buen, Buen Padre - Chris TomlinEl Amor Me Levantó - Josh Wicker

Todos los Pobres y Débiles - All Sons and Daughters

CIERRE DE LA MESA Obispo Davis

HIMNO DE CLAUSURA Bendito Sea el Lazo que Ata Dr. Todd Love

ENVIO Y BENDICION Obispo Davis

Las liturgias fueron desarrolladas del Himnario de la IMU, el Libro de Adoración de la IMU, y las obras originales del Rev. John Choi, Rev. Jim Nichols y refinado por el Equipo de Adoración de la Conferencia Anual de Kentucky.

Líderes de Alabanza: Equipos de Broadway UMC, Christ UMC y State Street UMC en Bowling Green, KY

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