Welcome to Our Home on the Web!

Written by allengibson on September 10th, 2009

We’re glad you found us! We hope you’ll come find us in our brick-and-mortar location, at 631 North Miles Street in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. To the right, you will see some contact information– call or email if you have questions. Also, check out the “Things You Want to Know About Memorial” page, by clicking on its link on the right. You’ll find picture galleries, audio sermon files from previous Sundays, and links to other web pages we operate also in the column on the right.

Jump in– go exploring– and check back often as we update this page and our other pages with fresh information, sounds, and pictures. And as much fun as we are in the web, we’re even more fun in person– come on out and see us sometime!

 

EVENTS THIS WEEK: March 7-14

Written by admin on August 31st, 2009
DAYEVENT
SUNDAY
MAR 7
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
Worship Services at 8:30, 9:30, and 10:45 am - Communion
Sunday School at 9:30 and 10:45 am
Jubilee Ringers at 12 noon
Confirmation Class at 4 pm
Elizabethtown District Youth Rally 4 pm
Children's Choir at 5:15 pm
Tadpoles and FROGS at 6 pm
No Evening Worship Service
MONDAY
MAR 8
Staff Meeting at 1 pm
Trustees Meeting at 7 pm
Cub Scout Den Mtgs at 7 pm
Boy Scout Troop 233 Patrol Meetings at 7 pm
Caregivers' Support Group at 7 pm
Volleyball vs. New Hope Blue @ FCC at 7:30 pm
TUESDAY
MAR 9
Food Pantry Set-Up in Fellowship Hall (Afternoon)
Weekly Prayer Ministry at 11:15 pm
"Tuesdays in Lent" Service at 12 noon; Luncheon follows at 12:30 pm
9:30 Direct Connection Band Practice at 6 pm
Healing Care Group at 6:30 pm
MUMC Worship Service at Atria Assisted Living at 6:30 pm
WEDNESDAY
MAR 10
Food Pantry from 9 am til noon
WOW Meal at 6 pm
JAMS (Jesus and Me!) for Children at 6:30 pm
UMYF Youth Group at 6:30 pm
BS Troop 233 Parent Committee Meeting at 6:30 pm
Bible Study at 7 pm
Cathedral Choir at 7:30 pm
Finance Team Meeting at 7:30 pm
THURSDAY
MAR 11
UMW Unity Circle at 10:30 am
Gym Reserved for Lincoln Village at 6:30 pm
UMW Miriam Circle at 7 pm
Cub Scout Parent Meeting at 7 pm
Heartland Men's Chorus at 7 pm
35 & Over Basketball vs. Severns Valley at FCC at 8 pm
FRIDAY
MAR 12
MUMS Seniors Trip to Louisville Zoo Mega-Caverns at 8:30 am
Moms for Christ at 6 pm
Elizabethtown District Dartball Tournament in the Gym at 6 pm
SATURDAY
MAR 13
Children's Workers CPR Class at 9 am
KY Conference Board of Pensions at 9:30 am
Sr Hi Basketball at FCC at 3 pm
Emmaus Service at 6 pm
SUNDAY
MAR 14
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
Worship Services at 8:30, 9:30, and 10:45 am
Sunday School at 9:30 and 10:45 am
Jubilee Ringers at 12 noon
Eagle Scout Ceremony at 3 pm
Confirmation Class at 4 pm
UMYF Youth Group at 5:30 pm
Tadpoles and FROGS at 6 pm
Worship Service at 6 pm
 

JOB POSTING– Peschool Childcare

Written by admin on February 24th, 2010

Memorial United Methodist Church Preschool Childcare is now hiring. It is for a part-time position (15+ hours a week) with a possibility of more in the future. Call 982-7277 and ask for Leisa or Kristie or stop by 631 North Miles Street for an application.

 

TUESDAYS IN LENT @ MEMORIAL UMC

Written by admin on February 10th, 2010

This lenten preaching/lunch series hosted by Memorial United Methodist Church in Elizabethtown, KY features a different preacher and special music in each week’s 30-minute worship service. Worship will begin at 12:05 p.m. in the sanctuary on each of 5 Tuesdays:

—– February 23, and March 2, 9, 16, 23 —–

A light meal will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the worship service.  A donation for the meal is requested

February 23:

Preacher: The Rev. Alice S. Nichols

Christ Episcopal Church, Rector

March 2:

Preacher: Rev. Coleman Howlett,

Elizabethtown District Superintendent

March 9:

Preacher: Rev. Charles Hatfield

College Heights United Methodist Church Pastor

March 16:

Preacher: Dr. Nathan Whisnant

Tunnel Hill Baptist Church Pastor

March 23:

Preacher: Rev. Gary Chapman

Memorial United Methodist Church Pastor

 

JOB POSTING–Lead Facilities Specialist (Part-Time)

Written by admin on February 10th, 2010

Lead Facilities Specialist (Part-Time)

Memorial United Methodist Church is looking for a part time person to operate the heating & cooling equipment, electrical equipment, and all other aspects of building maintenance. Must have the ability to operate and repair (within capabilities) all the above systems. This position includes snow and ice removal from parking lots and walkways in the winter and grass cutting and trimming in the summer.

Qualified candidates must have 2-3 years experience and appropriate training in building maintenance and operation of the above mentioned systems.

Send inquiries or resumes to church@memorial-umc.org or by mail to PO Box 97, Elizabethtown, KY 42702.

 

Haiti UMCOR Information

Written by admin on January 14th, 2010

UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on relief) has established an account number for people who wish to give assistance to the people of Haiti. UMCOR workers are already on the ground in Haiti, and several were there even as the earthquake hit (we have a permanent field office in Port Au Prince.)

You can make a gift to UMCOR, and be assured that your money will go to help the people– UMCOR has the highest percentage of funds that pass through to the people needing assistance of any aid agency in the world.

Online  donations can be made at http://secure.gbgmumc.org/donations/umcor/donate.cfm?code=418325&id=3018760 (this website is experiencing extremely high volume, so if you cannot access the site immediately please continue   trying).

 

JOB POSTING– Church Organist

Written by allengibson on December 14th, 2009

Memorial United Methodist Church is searching for an organist/choir accompanist. A degree in music is required; a degree in organ is preferred. Salary is negotiable depending upon qualifications. You may send inquiries or resumes to church@memorial-umc.org, or by mail to:

PO Box 97
Elizabethtown, KY 42702

 

“Hallowed Be Thy Name”

Written by cjlennon on October 24th, 2009

On a recent Sunday, Katie Sizemore, Dewey Cruze, and Allen Gibson performed a song called “Hallowed Be Thy Name.”  Even Pastor Gary was speechless after their performance at 10:45.  Take a few moments and listen.

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Make Sure to Check Out the Pictures of the Hilltop Picnic

Written by allengibson on October 11th, 2009

On the right hand side of the page, you’ll see a link to “Pictures.” Click on it, and look for the photo album of the fall Wesley Hilltop Picnic. Or click here.

 

Sermon Audio Now Available

Written by allengibson on September 24th, 2009

Check the right column for the link to the Sermon Audio page. Click on it, and you will find a collection of sermons preached by the three pastoral leaders of Memorial UMC. The page is set up with embedded Flash audio players– this means you just find the sermon you want, click on the gray and black arrow underneath the title, and listen. Sermons will be updated frequently, so check back often.