Hillsboro United Methodist Church

Located in Historic Hillsboro/Leiper’s Fork—Over 100 years of Worship and Service Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world

5313 Old State Hwy 96 Franklin, TN 37064 (615) 595-0155 September 2019 A Note from Pastor Betty

Dear Hillsboro UMC,

With any luck, we’ll end this month sipping pumpkin lattes. Reality check - luck may not hold, but we’ll be thinking of seasonal changes anyway. Our worship series this month focuses on seasons of change - the changes that you and I go through in our spiritual lives as the people of God: seasons of waywardness, repentance, forgiveness and redemption. Through all of our sea- sons God invites us to rest in a place of joy and peace, knowing the one who made us is making us still. We continue to meet as a Spiritual Leadership team to pray through and strategize ways we can move into an empowered team leadership model at Hillsboro. Our meetings are shaped by lov- ing, learning, and leading. We spend time in worship and sharing what we see God doing. We learn leadership truths of how to serve well and implement helpful change. We lead through con- tinuing our conversation and establishing new avenues to incorporate you into where God is leading our church. It is our belief that we are called to be a beacon of hope in the Leiper’s Fork parish. We will find new ministries and outreach beginning as well as greater support given to the ministries already moving in the life of our congregation. Please let me know if you are ready to be involved. Church only works when we are all engaged.

I continue to hold each of you in prayer and am grateful for those who are committed to pray over all of our church leadership and our ministries together. It is an honor to serve with you.

Sincerely, Pastor Betty Live Auction and Silent Auction Items for Fall Festival

All silent and live auction items should be brought to the church by Sunday, September 1. This will allow the items to be sepa- rated into silent and live auction items. The “Live auction” items will be listed and emailed to everyone on the church email list on Friday, September 6, so you can get your bids ready!

If your item can’t be brought to the church until Saturday (e.g. food items), please complete an “Auction Card” and put it in the basket on the piano by September 1; then it can be added into the mix!

Please only bring items that you think are desirable to others! Think about donating your tal- ents—such as tax preparation, cooking classes, serving a meal, yard cleanup, etc. Everyone al- ways appreciates these.

We will also have a “Country Store” where items are priced for sale. There will be things like baked goods, jams, pickles, and more. We will have a “Children’s Table” where everything is 25 cents up to $1—items like small toys, jewelry, books, etc. You may bring items to sell in either of these areas. Look for labeled locations in the fellowship hall to place your donations.

I hear mention of new children’s activities; so invite all your friends with children. This is truly a wonderful community event! Remember you can “pre-buy” tickets to give to friends. The “special” is 12 tickets for $100, at a savings or $2 per ticket. Get yours soon from Gladys Johnson.

There is something for everyone at the 28th Hillsboro United Methodist’s Fall Festival!

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The HUMC Book Club will meet The HUMC Monday and Wednesday Study Groups are fin- on September 5th at 10:30 at ishing up their study of Self to Lose, Self to Find on enne- agrams. Participants have determined individual Davis General Store, 5600 Leip- “numbers” and are still learning how to use the infor- er’s Creek Rd., for lunch and to mation in relationships. This study should wrap up in Sep- discuss the book Clock Dance by tember. Anne Tyler. There will be a new study be- ginning in October…this is a On September 19th we will meet at church at 9:30 and good time to join! The study travel by van, with Kevin driving, to Thistle Farms, Nash- will probably address a book in ville, for brunch. This fun trip is open to everyone. the Bible….the announcement will be soon…watch for it. The groups meet on Mondays at 9:30 and Wednesdays at 6:00; each meeting includes a fellowship meal, prayer time, and study time. All women are invited to become a member of either group. The two groups do the same study and par- The Praying Men of Leiper’s Fork meet each Friday morning ticipants may attend either time that fits their schedule. at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast, fellowship, prayer, and study. The praying men are focusing on the book The Bible studies are open to anyone who wishes to join. Please let Cherry Lane Darken (615-415-9451) know by call of Matthew, and the group is open for or text if you would like to join one of the groups. any man in the church or community who'd like to attend. On Friday, Sep- Would You Like to Talk with Pastor Betty tember 6th, The Praying Men of Leip- er’s Fork will serve lunch to the home- or Request Prayer? less at Community Care Fellowship in Prayer can make such a differ- Nashville. We will leave the church at 10:00 a.m. and return ence, and we all need special around 1:30 p.m. Please let Troy Waugh know if you can prayer at times in our lives. If you serve: [email protected] or 615-476-4784. would like to talk with Pastor Betty or request prayer for your- self or for someone you know, Legends of Leipers please call, text, or email.

On November 2nd there will be a vin- Office 615/595-0155 – Cell 615/428-3053 tage vehicle show in Leiper’s Fork that will benefit various community [email protected] charities—including HUMC’s mission trip fund. Look for more Leiper’s Fork Mindfulness Circle information coming soon! The Leiper’s Fork Mindfulness Circle, led by Kristy HUMC’s Website! Robinson, meets in our If you miss church, you can listen sanctuary the first Tuesday to the sermon via the church web- of each month from 5:30 site: http://hillsboroumc.com. You to 6:30 p.m. for a time of can also make an offering or dona- mindfulness and medita- tion to the church, view the church tion. You are welcome to newsletter, and find information join this group. The Leip- about special programs and activi- er’s Fork Mindfulness Cir- ties. It’s all available there. cle meets September 3rd from 5:30-6:30.

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The 28th Fall Festival is almost here!

Our annual Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, September 7th. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Look for the sign- up sheets in the sanctuary to see how you can share your talents and abilities! Mark your calendars now! The Fall Festival is both our main fund-raiser for the year AND a great time of fellowship with our church and community. You don’t want to miss this yearly event. If you have items for the silent auction or live auction, please bring them to the church by Sunday, September 1st so the infor- mation can be gathered for the auctioneer and for the silent auc- tion forms. Loren Richmond, who was our auctioneer last year, will be serving again this year. Here’s what we will have:

• Scrumptious pit barbecue pork or chicken with all the fixins’ • A Silent Auction with a wide variety of items • A Live Auction with a wide variety of items • A Country Store with great buys on home canned vegetables, preserves, jellies, cakes, pies, cookies, etc.

• Inflatables for the Children

• Live Entertainment

Never Enough

Someone asked John D. Rockefeller, the richest man of his time, how much money is enough? He replied, “Just a little bit more.”

Lots of people have that problem. We think if could just make a little more, we would be set. But when we get that little more, it isn’t too long till we are saying the same thing, just with an in- creased amount.

The Preacher tells us this truth in Ecclesiastes 5:10-11: “He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its income. This too is vanity. When good things increase, those who consume them increase. So what is the advantage to their owners except to look on?”

Satisfaction doesn’t come in getting what you want; it comes in wanting what you already have.

Barry Haynes (Bulletin Digest)

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September Youth News

What a summer it has been! There were so many fun events and trips this summer, and the old saying is true that time flies when you're having fun because now kids are already back in school and we're thinking about fall!

And there's much to look forward to about what's coming up next. I'm excited to try out a new structure for our youth programming. Thanks to growing numbers, we've decided to split up our youth into 3 groups.

1) On Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., PreK - 5th graders are invited to church for Junior Youth Group for snacks, games and Bi- ble teaching. 2) On Sunday evenings from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., 5th - 8th graders will have their own time of discipleship. This is our new group we're calling Middle Youth Group. 3) 9th - 12th graders are invited to Senior Youth Group on Sunday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

You'll notice two things about that list: (1) The times for the Middle and Senior groups overlap. That is intentional. On Sundays we will have a meal that starts at 5:30pm. This means that the Middle Youth will end their time with the meal, and Senior Youth will begin their time with the meal. This way both groups get to eat and fellowship to- gether which we believe will strengthen us as a com- munity. (2) You'll notice that grade 5 is included in both Junior Youth and Middle Youth groups. We would like to be flexible and let those in 5th grade decide if they would like to be a part of the younger group or the older group OR both!

There are also some special events coming up that you want to make sure you have on your calendar! On Saturday, September 7, we have our annual Fall Festi- val which is always a blast. Unfortunately I will miss it this year as I will be in California for the wedding of some very close friends of mine. I am sad to miss the festival, but I'm honored to be a part of a special day for my friends. I'm also excited to get to do some surfing while I'm there; pray that no sharks get me!

And on Sunday, September 29 we will be having a youth and family get together with our friends from Empowerment Church. More details to come, so stay tuned!

Thanks everyone for being a part of our church; a body of believers seeking God together is a powerful thing. The more we draw near to Him, the more He draws near to us, and the more we'll see His hand at work in our lives and community. God is good!

Kevin Keenan [email protected], (320)444-5294

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Bible Memory Verses for September 2019 Weekly Schedule

We all go through trying times, and God is All meetings/groups take place at the church unless always there with us. Here are Bible verses otherwise stated about the love, care, and protection that Sundays God provides for his beloved children. 9:00—9:45 a.m. Contemplative Worship Service 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. 11:00 a.m.—Worship Service ~Psalm 119:114~ 11:00 a.m.—Children’s Church 4:00—6:00 p.m.— Middle Youth Group Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terri- 5:30—7:30—Senior Youth Group fied because of them, for the Lord your God goes with 6:00—7:00 p.m.—Leip for Joy Gospel Hour at you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Puckett’s in Leiper’s Fork

~Deuteronomy 31:6~ Mondays And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us 9:30-11:00 a.m.—Bible Study in Christ Jesus. 6:00 p.m.—Cub Scouts (at Rec Center)

Philippians 4:19 Wednesdays 6:00—7:30 p.m.—Junior Youth Staff and Worship Team 6:00—7:30 p.m.—Bible Study Rev. Betty L. Proctor, Pastor Kevin Keenan, Director, Children and Youth Ministries Fridays Gladys Johnson, Administrative Assistant 6:30 a.m.—Praying Men of Leiper’s Fork Charles Craig, Lay Leader Lori Grasso, Worship Chair Chris Davis, Piano Caneta Hankins, Organ Bill Pope, Song Leader, Guitar Jay Rogers, Sound

Greeter and Usher Schedule 1st Sunday Troy Ron Blake Fox John Happy September 18 – Harrison Prince Waugh Johnston Gibson (Communion) Birthday To 19 – Barry Coburn 21 – Carol Fager 1 – Lisa Gernentz 2nd Sun- Lenny Roy Snow David Brent 22 – Greta Givens day Grasso McFadden Kreid 1 – Bruce McCaskill 26 – Kenne Herman 6 – Sarah Weaver 3rd Sunday Pete Bob Kevin Jonathan 28 – Tina Blackwood 11 – Greg Bolan Ciarleglio Nicewarner Dakin Hughes 11 – Phil Watson 4th Sunday Curtis Kris Paul Bill 12 – Kathryn Rogers Stewart Gernentz Hutson Jorgensen 15 – Caeden Pope

5th Sunday Ron Jonathan Troy Kris 17 – Curtis Stewart Johnston Hughes Waugh Gernentz 18 – Ella Peacock

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Disciple 1: Becoming Disciples Disciple 2: Into The Word, Into The World Through Bible Study The Disciple 2 class will begin on Tuesday, September Are you looking for a structured Bible study? A study 3rd. The group will meet from 6:00—8:00 p.m. each that ties together the Old Testament and the New week. Disciple 2 is for anyone who has finished the Testament? A study de- Disciple 1 course. signed to stimulate conver- “Disciple: Into the Word sation and analysis among Into the World is the sec- friends who have similar ond study in the four-phase questions about the impact Disciple program and is and meaning of Scripture? prepared for those who are graduates of Disciple: Be- Disciple 1 - Becoming Disci- coming Disciples Through ples Through Bible Study is a Bible Study. This study pro- small group study led by Da- claims the transforming vid McFadden that will meet power of Scripture while on Thursdays beginning Sept.5. teaching Bible study skills that take participants deep- For more information, contact Pastor Betty or er into the Scripture. The importance of keeping Bi- Charles Craig at [email protected] or (770) 375 ble study related to witness is reinforced while par- 6794 ticipants are encouraged to practice spiritual disci- plines arising out of Scripture for the purpose of This study is open to the community and is not lim- changing habits and transforming lives. The study ited to the membership of HUMC. also emphasizes the rhythm of coming to God and going for God, of being in the Word and in the world individually and corporately. This study understands the growing Christian as under discipline in communi- ty and in ministry to the world. Disciple: Into the Word Into the World approaches all experiences of life as opportunities for faithful witness and service.”

More details about each of these activities can be found Potluck after church on September 8th elsewhere in this newsletter. On Sunday, September 8th, we will have potluck after • September 3rd—Disciple 2 Group begins the morning worship service. This is an annual tradition • September 3rd—Leiper’s Fork Mindfulness Circle when we enjoy the leftover bar- • September 5th—Disciple 1 Group begins becue and other • September 5th and 19th—HUMC Book Club foods from the Fall Festival the • September 6th—Community Care Fellowship night before.

• September 7th—Fall Festival

• September 8th—Potluck luncheon after church

• September 29—Youth and Family get-together

• November 2nd—Legends of Leipers

• November 9th—Veterans Benefit at Pucketts

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Benefit Concert for We Are Building Lives

What do a blues legend (Rick Vito), a country church (Hillboro United Methodist Church), and a BBQ joint (Pucketts of Leiper’s Fork) have in common? They are all coming together to support our Middle TN homeless Vet- erans and their families. They are partnering to provide you with an evening of live music, great food, and a healthy dose of patriotism to include the reading of “The Wall” by Tennessee poet, Judy Gorman King honoring our Vietnam Veterans.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 9th at 6:00 p.m. Blues Artist Rick Vito will perform to benefit Middle Tennessee Veteran’s Charity “Building Lives Foundation.” It will be a rocking, fun night in the Fork!

Building Lives is a non-profit that serves homeless Veterans and their families throughout Middle TN by providing services from housing, jobs, vehicles, counseling, and much more, helping them move from the streets to productive and stable lives. Build- ing Lives is an excellent steward of their resources. Their programs truly have an unprecedented success rate getting and keep- ing our veterans and their families off the streets to lead productive lives. 100% of ALL proceeds/donations from this event go directly to Building Lives and are tax deductible.

HOW TO BECOME A PARTNER AND ATTEND: (all include: live concert, full meal and non-alcoholic beverage) • Diamond Partner: $2500 (media promotion as Diamond Corporate/Business Partner and 6-person table at event plus Gift Bag) • Platinum Plus Partner: $1000 (6-person table at event plus Gift Bag) • Platinum Partner: $600 (6-person table at event) • Gold Partner: $500 (4-person table at event) • Silver Partner: $250 (2-person table at event) • Bronze Partner: $100 (1-person bar seating)

SEATING IS VERY LIMITED! To reserve seating, Contact Robin Brown at: [email protected] (no reservations taken via the restaurant for this event.) or please message Robin via facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/BrownRobinMusic.

Why Should I Give to the Church and to Others?

Most of us enjoy getting gifts. However, as we grow older and wiser, we learn that we receive far more joy when we give gifts than when we receive them. The value of giving has been acknowledged throughout ages and cultures.

• It is better to give than to receive. (Jesus in Acts 20:35) • Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (The apostle Paul in 2 Corin- thians 9:7) • To find yourself, lose yourself in the service of others. (Mahatma Gandhi) • If you always give, you will always have. (A Chinese proverb) • He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much. (Lao-Tzu) • The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving. (Albert Einstein)

At HUMC, we have many opportunities to give. We can tithe or give offerings to help our church continue operating and serving our community and beyond. We can also serve, help with activities, participate in service projects and studies, teach a class, serve on committees, and so much more. There are so many ways to serve others through HUMC.

Giving (money, time, gifts, service) provides us with the opportunity to get beyond our- selves and see others—to see the bigger picture. Then our own challenges often seem insignificant, and we can find true joy, self-esteem, and value. 7