Take a moment with me to consider the power of an ordinary pair of glasses. Glasses have the power to change our perspective and our world. When I take my glasses off, the world is fuzzy and unclear. When I put them on, everything becomes clear. The fact is, we all have different lenses through which we view the world: We have our political glasses, our religious glasses, and the glasses of our past experiences. We have glasses that cause us to read things as a parent or a spouse, a boss or an employee. Each pair of glasses we wear affects our perspective and how we interact with the world. I wonder, what would happen if we really began to look at the world through God’s eyes? If we looked through God-colored glasses and saw people as God sees them and loved people as God loves them? Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.” Jesus called us to reach out and make a difference for Jesus Christ. But that only happens as we intentionally engage our community.Over the next few months, our church is offering three opportunities to invest in our community. First, with the beginning of the new school year, we will continue our Crosby Elementary outreach. Last year, we adopted five classes: 1 first grade, 2 third grade, and 2 fifth grade. Teams were in the school each week, providing resources, assisting teachers, and loving students for the sake of Jesus Christ. The goal is to build relationships that will eventually open doors for sharing our faith. I would encourage all of you to make it a priority to pray for the students and the teachers at Crosby. I would also ask, once again, that you provide donations of school supplies, especially dry erase markers, paper towels, and Lysol wipes. We will keep a box labeled "School Supplies" in the church office where you can drop these off. In addition, I ask you to prayerfully consider being part of one of the teams that go to the school each week. In general, you are looking at about 2 hours a month in the school. It would be amazing if we could get enough people involved to take on more classes or even the whole school!Second, on Saturday, September 8, we will have our 12th Annual Benefit Car, Bike, and Truck Show to support single mothers in our community. Last year we gave out one car and fixed up a second. We also used funds to make a donation to the Reach Out Pregnancy Center. The impact that this ministry makes on the lives of mothers, children, and families in our community is deeply needed and appreciated. If you’ve never been a part of the event before, I encourage you to get involved! See how God will use you!Finally, on Saturday, September 15, Christians, churches, businesses, and the schools are coming together across the Harrison community (and the entire Southwest School District) to make a difference. The schools have even made it a requirement for all student athletes and cancelled all sporting events that day! Projects include assembling hygiene kits, the construction of lending libraries, fixing up playgrounds and ball diamonds, roadside/ community cleanup and landscaping,

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  Streams of Life

To boldly make and nurture disciples of Jesus Christ

We are the family friendly,

9700 Dry Fork Road, Harrison, OH 45030Phone: 513-367-4990E-mail: pastorjustin@mymw.orgWeb: mymw.org

Pastor Justin Fuhrmann

food and clothing drives, community gardens, installation of wheelchair ramps, painting, and setting up geocaching courses, among others. There is something for everyone. It would be powerful if we could get a large number of folks involved from Miami Whitewater and show our community what it means to really care. After all, one of our priorities for the year is community outreach and involvement, so let’s go and be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ! You can sign up for a project at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f48acaf22a4fc1-dayofservice.Pastor Justin

MEN’S MINISTRY

Thursday Evening - How about enjoying a snack from the grill or a lite supper before getting into God's word. Every Thursday at the Old Farmhouse we eat at 6:00pm and then get into a Bible Study at 6:30pm. Come join in any Thursday. Car Show - We had our first planning session and are in need of many more volunteers. Be sure to put the second Saturday in September on your calendar. This is a great event benefitting the Community. Through the profits from the Car Show we are able to make a donation to the Harrison Outreach Pregnancy Center, as well as provide funding for our CAR PROGRAM, which benefits single Mothers in need of Transportation help. This is a year-round program. We have been able to bless a single mom with a car at least once every year since we started the program. We also help other moms throughout the year with car repairs as our budget allows. Saturday Breakfast - We meet the fourth Saturday of every month at 8:00am at the Old Farmhouse. It doesn't matter what the weather is, we always have a warm, hearty breakfast. Outside if you prefer, or inside, we have a seat for you. After the fellowship and breakfast, we have a short devotion. It's always a great way to start your weekend. The food is always free. We do take up a collection to help the Missions that we support.

Math Life Lesson #6 - "Don't be afraid to ask questions." We all know in life that we occasionally come across a problem or situation that we haven't seen before. It's okay to ask others. Maybe someone older with experience, maybe someone younger with experience (especially if it's technology related), maybe ask your boss, a co-worker or teacher. Being able to realize and admit that sometimes you don't know the answer is an important life skill. And while you are asking, remember to Pray.

"Ask and it will be given to you." Matthew 7:7 Hope you are enjoying your summer! Peace in Christ,

Joe Kihm

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Intentional Discipleship Is “Growing Disciples”

On August 5th, Sunday evening at 6:00pm, Miami Whitewater UMC will be hosting the movie "I Can Only Imagine" for the community of Harrison. This movie is a box office hit staring J. Michael Finley, Dennis Quaid, Priscilla Shirer, Cloris Leachman, Trace Adkins and Madeline Carroll.

This movie will kick off a four-week small group study held every other Sunday evening about a loving father, forgiveness, redemption and going home one day. The small group study will be August 12 th, August 26th, September 9th, and wrap up September 23rd. The study begins at 5:30pm and ends at 7:30pm.

The song was written by Bart Millard of Mercy Me and this is his real-life story. A song that took Bart 10 minutes to write, but a lifetime to live. "I Can Only Imagine" was an amazing song that was not only popular with the Christian listeners, but one of the few songs that crossed over into the pop charts and became a multi-platinum selling success.

This movie is about hope, forgiveness, redemption and going home. It's hard to imagine hope when you feel rejected, guilty or broken. Maybe you've lost someone. Maybe you've done something that feels unforgivable. Maybe you've experienced something unthinkable. Bart Millard suffered a painful childhood. Just like Bart, we all need to be able to see hope through Jesus.

Brokenness is a part of our journey of life. Somewhere along the way we will experience brokenness. It is hard to imagine a loving father when we are broken.

I hope you will join us for this movie. We all need to know the hope we have in Jesus.

If you are interested in being a volunteer for the movie and/or small group study, contact me at 513-290-4749 or by email jhitt200@gmail.com.

In His Love,

Joan Hittinger

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Your In Pillar Leader for Discipleship

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A few updates from the SLB

The following is a report from the Servant Leadership Board (SLB) for the month of July 2018.

Members of the SLB include: Lynn Anderson, Wes Brown, Dale Henn, Joan Hittinger, Dave Kalota, Dennis Meyers, Sue Schwartz, Dan Simpson, Terri Sturdevant and Linda Van Often. Pastor Justin Fuhrmann is an active participant with the SLB.

1. The "State of the Church" was held on July 16, 2018. Information that was presented included:

a. Update on the 2018 Prioritiesi. Deep Relationships and Deep Discipleship

ii. Family Life Centerediii. Community Outreach and Involvementiv. Transparent Communication

b. Annual Conferencei. See the July newsletter for information

c. Children Ministry Leader Searchi. Initial search for Internal Candidates

ii. Applications to be submitted prior to August 1iii. See the July newsletter for Job Description

d. Fall Retreat i. To be held during weekend of September 29

e. Financial: End of Year projection

2. Financial: End of Year projection - The good news is that this projection shows that we should end the year on budget despite that Giving to the General Budget is less than the budget assumed. This is due to our Ministry Leaders being able to manage spending below their budgeted amount. Thank You! The bad news is that the budget planned on is consuming approximately $100,000 ($65,000 for Parking Lot and $32,000 for the General Budget) from our Savings. The 2019 SLB challenge is to develop a Budget that is balanced or at least close to being balanced.

3. We continue the multi-month process of reviewing the Guidelines, Policies and Procedures, and Job Descriptions that are relevant to SLB work.

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Blessings,

Dan Simpson

We are the family friendly, Christ-loving church on the corner

Position: Director of Children’s Ministry – Part Time (Approx. 15-20 hrs / wk)

Reports to: Lead Pastor (will also receive ministry direction from In Pillar Leader)Mission: To boldly make and nurture disciples of Jesus Christ.Summary of the Position: The Director of Children’s Ministry is to provide oversight, leadership, development, and direction for all children’s ministry programming, spiritual formation, and volunteer servants at Miami Whitewater, ages birth to 5 th grade.

Job Description and Responsibilities

Personal Qualifications: Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who feels a call to serve God in the area of children’s ministry. Models high standards reflective of a disciple of Christ in personal, family, and devotional life. Knowledge of the Bible and an ability to teach it. Passion for children’s ministries and to see children and families grow in their faith. Love for children and families. Ability to reach out, connect, and relate with children and families.

Responsibilities: Provide vision, strategy, and development for the growth of church children’s and family ministries. Oversee all programming and ministry for children ages birth to 5 th grade, including Sunday mornings, small group childcare, VBS

and other summer programming, special events. Create environments, activities, and programming for each age group that will facilitate learning and encourage spiritual growth

of children and families. Choose curriculum for each age level and ensure volunteers are prepared and equipped to teach. Be a part of the teaching rotation for each program and each age level as needed. Recruit, train, schedule, and lead teams of volunteer servants. Develop and maintain an annual strategy for reaching and assimilating new children and families. Plan and oversee special events such as VBS, service / outreach opportunities, and family events. Find creative ways to move spiritual formation beyond the church walls to the home. Provide oversight over the paid church nursery worker and help coordinate nursery care. Have at least one person that you are personally mentoring. Provide regular communication to the Lead Pastor, the In Pillar Leader, and the congregation. Attend staff meetings, leadership meetings, and annual leadership retreats. Intentionally engage with the local elementary schools (Crosby) and other area children’s ministers. Must demonstrate in their practice of ministry and their personal life a commitment to the core values, mission, vision, and

theology of Miami Whitewater. All other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor.

Specific Skills and Abilities Required: Team player, capable of working under authority. Outgoing and friendly personality. Strong people skills, effective conflict resolution. Strong organizational and leadership skills. Effective communication skills. Ability to build and lead volunteer teams. Desire to learn, grow, and adapt. Self-motivated with excellent time management skills. Flexible to the demands of ministry. Positive witness to the churches in the community. Able to pass a background check and adhere to church Safe Sanctuary policies.

Education/Experience: Associate Degree in childcare, education, children’s ministry or related field (helpful). 2 years’ experience in a pre-school, school, childcare or children’s ministry setting.

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Compensation and Benefits: Reviewed annually; depends on experience and job performance.

How to Apply: Submit resume and application to pastorjustin@mymw.org by August 1. Application found at:

http://www.mymw.org/files/hr_documents/application_for_employment.pdf

News from the United Methodist WomenOur next meeting will be on Monday, August 16. MAKE NOTE OF THE

TIME: IT’S AT 6:30pm SHARP!! We have a special program planned for you – a presentation by MR. JACK BERNINGER, speaking on “WHAT ORGANISMS (Animals) THINK AND FEEL.” Should be quite interesting. Program will start on time so we can enjoy it, have our refreshments, our business meeting, and get home early. Please be on time so as not to interrupt the program.We are looking ahead to the BAZAAR. Sign-up sheets have already started for the food donations and for help in each section, so if you have a particular place you would like to help out, now is the time to sign up. We are in need of someone to take over the Gourmet Booth. This booth is extremely important as it is always a big part of the success of the Bazaar. No experience needed – we will train on the job! If you are an experienced crafter (even semi-experienced), Karen will be needing items for the craft booth. All types of sewing, knitting or crocheting items are needed, so get those hands limbered up. Any other type of craft item is also welcome (see Karen Kilgo). Don’t forget the Christmas items. Anything Christmas will do, especially ornaments – everyone loves ornaments! I started gathering “stuff” last Christmas, and I’m still working on it (see Marilyn McKnight). We are collecting jewelry and jewelry boxes for the gift booth. Good stuff, please – something you would like to receive. It doesn’t have to be expensive, just nice. Any other items that you don’t use anymore that would be suitable for a gift, please save them for us – glassware, collectables, gifts you yourself have received but not used, etc. (see Rosie Bauer).NOTE OF IMPORTANCE: Officers will be needed for next year, so we need you to seriously consider stepping out and either volunteering yourself or nominating someone else (with their permission, of course). Please pray on it – an organization must have leaders or it ceases to exist. We, as your unit officers, are praying for God’s guidance as to what our future is to be as United Methodist Women here at MW. PRAY ON IT WITH US!Until next month, blessings from your officers.

CORE VALUESLoving Relationships Authentic Community

Transformation by Grace Sacrificial Service

Risk-Taking Mission Passionate Worship

Fervent Prayer Biblical Living

Strong Christian Families Servant Leadership

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There is a new sign on the kitchen door. Please start closing the door every day, except on Sundays. It keeps the hot air from the ice maker in the kitchen and not out in the hallway where it’s air conditioned.

The Transformed Youth and Family Center is having a Summer Bash on Saturday, July 28 from 11:00am to 6:00pm at Crosby. There will be water slides so all children are invited, but toddlers must have parental supervision. There is no cost, so come on out and enjoy the fun.

We will be having another Women’s Breakfast on Saturday, August 4th from 9:00am to 10:30am. Don’t forget to read Chapter 4 in the book. I will send out a reminder email to all the women who signed up to bring food and drinks for the breakfast. If you have any questions, please see me or Clarien.

We will be showing the movie “I Can Only Imagine” on Sunday, August 5 th at 6:00pm at the church. This will be open to the public, so we need volunteers to pop popcorn, take tickets, show people into the sanctuary, etc. If you can help, please see Joan Hittinger or call her at 513-290-4749.

We are no longer using the “gospel” acrostic for our House Values. Please check the back of the bulletin to see what the new “Core Values” are. They are in the purple box.

Please remember to pray for those on the weekly prayer list and those in the weekly email blast. If you don’t currently receive the prayer list or email blast and would like to, please let me know, because as we all know, prayers work wonders and we all need them!

As we look ahead to the future,

Remember, the Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.

Terri

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The Spiritual Leadership Board will meet Thursday, August 10 at 6:00pm. Meeting will be held at CMC-B bldg. Food will be

A Client’s ChallengeWe have a lady we serve at our Food Pantry every few

weeks. She has2 kids and has taken in her elderly, disabled father. Her

father is noteligible for any government benefits. She works part-time at

a localrestaurant. Our Food Pantry helps these straggling families

make ends meet.(Almost all restaurants hire only part-time people, thus, no

benafits)

Helping Hands MinistryFamilies helped by the Miami Whitewater United Methodist Church

Food Pantry for 2018

FOOD PANTRY OUTREACH BY THE NUMBERS

Month Families Adults ChildrenJanuary 33 62 26February 36 78 31March 45 111 52

April 47 119 32May 46 116 42July 48 122 64August September October

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God's word:

Nehemiah 1:4-6 (NIV)4 When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. 5 Then I said: "O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and obey his commands, 6 let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel. I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father's house, have

Year to date totals

November December 255 608 247

Individuals served January thru December ---- 855

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August 5 th 12 th 19 th 26 th

Set-UpJoyce Wiseman Kuzaan van den

Berg Trish Henn

Judy Campbell Clarien van den Berg

Clean-UpTerri Yocum Joe Kihm Sue Hayes Kuzaan van den

Berg

Judy Campbell Paulette Kihm Jody Griffith Clarien van den Berg

Coffee Cake Judy Campbell Dolores Heintz Pat Brown

Donut HolesBill Nicholson Loretto Hart Bev Hammitt Joy Cunningham

Patti Teeters

Healthy Snack Terri Sturdevant Rhonda Skipton

Sugar Free

Fruit Lynn Anderson Sharon Simpson Rose Knight Trish Henn

Orange Juice Jack Arnold Billie Mitchell Mary Williams

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Announcements

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I Can Only Imagine (Study). Sunday, August 12 at 6:00pm.

Beginning of New School Year (Resume Crosby Elementary Out-reach). Tuesday, August 21.

Women’s Breakfast. Saturday, August 4, 9:00 – 10:30am. Come out and have breakfast with us. We will have a short chapter reading, good food, prayer and some time to get to know one another. There is a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center if you would like to donate food or time to help set up or clean up. If you have any questions, please see me or Clarien.

I Can Only Imagine (Movie). Sunday, August 5 at 6:00pm.

Membership Class. Sunday, August 5 at 12:30pm.

Crosby Teacher Appreciation Dinner. Sunday, August 19 at 12:30pm.

Men’s Breakfast. Saturday, August 25 at 8:00am at the farmhouse.

Family Game Night. Sunday, August 19 at 6:00 at the church.

Leadership Team Meeting. August 25 at 9am.

Thursday, August 2, 1:00pm. Small group study “Lord, I Need Your Grace To Make It Today” begins. Books are $16.00. Contact Carol Daughrity at elcapitancarol@yahoo.com.

UMW Meeting. Monday, July 23, 2018 august 13 at 6:30pm in Rooms 10A & B.

I Can Only Imagine (Study). Sunday, August 26 at 6:00pm.

Garden Club NeedDo you have a riding lawnmower taking up room in your shed? If so, our Helping Hands Community Garden Club needs it. It would be used for grass and weed control. Whamo, you may get another tax deduction. Please contact Dan Simpson at 251-751-

9712 or Wes Brown at 513-295-6235.

Summer BashThe Transformed Youth and Family Center will be holding a Summer Bash on Saturday, July 28 from 11:00am to 6:00pm at Crosby. There will be water slides so all children and families are welcome. Toddlers must have parental supervision.

New Small Group

A new small group “Lord, I Need Your Grace to Make It Today” will begin Thursday, August 2 at 1:00pm. Carol Daughrity will be leading and she is an amazing teacher of God’s Word, so please sign up! You won’t want to miss this group. Each session will last between 1½ to 2 hours. If you have questions or an interest in the group, please contact Carol at elcapitancarol@yahoo.com. You can also connect with Terri in the front office at 513-367-4990 and leave a message to have Carol call

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