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FEBRUARY 2024

A Valentine’s Day of Ashes (This is a reworking of an earlier article from February 2018)

Inside this issue: Adult Education . . . . . 8-11 Children’s Ministry . . 26-27 Churchwide . . . . . . . 12-13 Congregational Care . . 4-5 Elder Care . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 GUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 GUWF . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

Health & Wellness . . .22-24 Hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Message from Pastors Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Mimi . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Missions . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Music Ministry . . . . . . . . 25

Older Adults. . . . . . . 18-20 OLEC . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-31 Stewardship . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, falls on the same day as St. Valentine’s Day this year. That we should place ashes on our heads and humbly remember our mortality on a day remembering St. Valentine is both fitting and appropriate. Tim Carpenter Though little is known of Valentine, the earliest report of his Senior Pastor life, from the Nuremburg Chronicle, tells us he was a priest martyred for his faith. His crime was marrying Christian couples against the emperor’s edict and aiding Christian families who had been persecuted. In his own persecution, he tried to convert Emperor Claudius II and was ordered to be beaten with clubs and beheaded. His martyrdom was a tragic ending for a faithful servant. Just as tragic as his death is the fact that we have forgotten Valentine’s dedication and faith. We celebrate romantic love on the 14th because of Valentine’s decision to marry Christian couples. Yet, we often forget the price he paid for his decision and his faith in Christ, underlying those actions he made for conscience’s sake. It is good that Ash Wednesday coincides with Valentine’s Day this year. Certainly, it is fitting to receive the ashes of repentance on a day named for a humble saint who gave his life for others. Remember how Jesus said, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13. Instead of giving up something for Lent, let us dedicate this Lent to developing a greater love, a love that is willing to give unto death; a love that is sacrificial; a love that is eternal, found in God’s own love for us all; a love that humbly remembers our own mortality and our need for repentance. A love like that of St. Valentine, whose love for God and his brothers and sisters in Christ cost him everything.

Executive Minister Rev. Dr. Scott Alford | salford@germantownumc.org Just a few short weeks ago, we gathered for worship on Christmas Eve. However, in just a few days (February 14), we begin the holy season of Lent. As we start turning our hearts to the Lenten themes of fasting, penitence, and prayer, may we see this as a time to die…yes…die. May the things in our lives that get in the way of our spiritual growth and the living out of our faith be removed in order that we might truly rejoice in the Resurrection. Rev. Dr. Scott Alford Executive Minister

I want to share these words of Henri Nouwen in A Cry for Mercy:

“O Lord, it is a great grace that I can be in this monastery during Lent. How often have I lived through these weeks without paying much attention to penance, fasting, and prayer? How often have I missed the spiritual fruits of this season without even being aware of it? But how can I ever really celebrate Easter without observing Lent? How can I rejoice fully in your resurrection when I have avoided participating in your death?

May the things in our lives that get in the way of our spiritual growth and the living out of our faith be removed in order that we might truly rejoice in the Resurrection.

Yes, Lord, I have to die – with you, through you, and in you – and thus become ready to recognize you when you appear to me in your resurrection. There is so much in me that needs to die: false attachments, greed and anger, impatience and stinginess. O Lord, I am self-centered, concerned about myself, my career, my future, my name and fame. Often I even feel that I use you for my own advantage. How preposterous, how sacrilegious, how sad! But yes, Lord, I know it is true. I know that often I have spoken about you, written about you, and acted in your name for my own glory and for my own success. Your name has not led me to persecution, oppression, or rejection. Your name has brought me rewards! I see clearly now how little I have died with you, really gone your way and been faithful to it. O Lord, make this Lenten season different from the other ones. Let me find you again. Amen.”

Could Nouwen’s prayer be ours this Lenten season? Could we open ourselves to the Holy Spirit’s guidance so that this Lent is different from years past? Can the things in our lives that need to die actually do so in order that we can find Christ in a new way? I hope so. On the journey…

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PRISM Rev. Mimi White | mwhite@germantownumc.org

Introducing Peter Simons: Our New Worship Leader at Prism! Please help us welcome Peter Simons as our new worship leader at Prism. Peter brings over 20 years of experience in leading worship. Rev. Mimi White Peter is a graduate of the University of Memphis and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to joining Prism, Peter served at a church in Arlington, where he made a significant impact on the worship ministry. Additionally, he has worked as a music teacher and choir director at Dogwood Elementary School and is currently serving in the same capacity at Forest Hill Elementary School. He enjoys an eclectic array of music. From jazz to pop, from 80's hits to his current favorite genre, Yacht Rock. Outside of his musical endeavors, Peter enjoys spending time with his two rescue dogs, Mollie and Lucy. He is a fan of the Memphis Grizzlies. Peter enjoys going out to eat, so he thinks GUMC is in the perfect location, between Southern Social and The Commissary! Peter is genuinely excited to be a part of Prism and to work alongside our talented band. He is eager to get to know the members of our congregation and build meaningful relationships within our community. We look forward to the journey ahead, with him leading us in worship and helping us grow spiritually as a community.

Sundays | 11:00 am Owings Life Enrichment Center 3

Congregational Care Yolanda Toney | ytoney@germantownumc.org | 901-754-7216

“So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 2:8 In 1954, with encouragement from the Philadelphia Health & Welfare Council, Margaret Toy started the first Meals on Wheels program in the United States. The Henrietta Tower Wurtz Foundation funded it. Today, the Meals on Wheels Association of America’s headquarters is in Alexandria, Virginia. Meals on Wheels provides over 200 million meals to over 2 million people. I, like many of you, have volunteered to deliver meals with the program. While I enjoyed meeting the people, who were grateful and kind, it was heartbreaking to see some of the conditions people were living in as well as how lonely some of them were. For a few brief minutes, we shared a smile and conversation, and they received a hot meal. It seemed so little, but some of the people eagerly awaited the visit and the meal.

It’s February, and I’m thinking love. Many of us think of love as a noun, but love is a verb. When we reach out to our sisters and brothers in need, we are showing the best kind of love— love for others. Matthew 22:36-39 tells us: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” I often wonder what this world would be like if we loved our neighbor as ourselves. I think we ought to try it.

Congregational Care Yolanda Toney | ytoney@germantownumc.org | 901-754-7216

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Prayer Ministry - Join a team of volunteers who arrive 30-45 minutes before worship to pray throughout the church for all who enter the sanctuary before worship begins. The team also prays with the pastors. New members are welcome. Contact Ruth M. King, 901-233-7495 or ruthmking@bellsouth.net.

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Monday Night Visits to First Time Visitors - Armed with fresh cookies, you will visit first time visitors. You may bake cookies, go on visits, or both. Contact Sue Myers, 901-756-7919 or joelmyers1@comcast.net.

To serve in the following ministries, Contact Yolanda Toney, 901 -754-7216 or ytoney@germantownumc.org: •

Grief Ministry - Commit to stay in touch with a person, who has suffered a close familial loss, for a year. Regularity of contact would be determined by the person affected by the loss and you. Contact might include calls, notes, or visits.

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Note/Card Writing Ministry - Once a month or less you will write notes to assigned persons. Adults, youth, and children may contribute to this ministry.

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Calling Ministry - Monthly or bi-monthly (determined by you) you will call assigned persons to check in with them. These people may be ill, shut-ins, or may be absent from church for several Sundays.

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Meal Ministry - Occasionally persons or families may appreciate a meal during a difficult time. You would make the meal or purchase a meal and deliver it.

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Career Transition Team - An established group who aids those seeking employment or those who are underemployed. https://sites.google.com/a/thectgroups.org/the-ct-groups/home/Groups/Memphis-CT.

To volunteer in the following Elder Care ministries, contact Susan Crowson, (901)758-6508 or scrowson@germantownumc.org. •

Flower Ministry - After worship, altar flowers are separated into small vases and delivered to homebound. Your time commitment is up to you.

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Visits to Homebound - Occasionally you may be asked to visit those who are homebound or persons who may be ill.

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Home Communion Ministry - On Communion Sunday, you will take Communion to assigned homebound. 5

Stewardship Some results of our Pathways to Generosity initiative… Estimates of Giving (as of January 23 each year) 2024

$2,334,033

Average Estimate

$6128

Estimates

369

2023

$2,304,000

Average Estimate

$6059

Estimates

376

Difference

$69

Difference

(7)

Difference $30,033

While the total number of Estimate of Giving Cards returned is slightly lower than last year, these 2024 estimates include 119 increased and 39 new estimates, with a higher average estimate. Generosity is growing at GUMC! The grand total at the end of February last year was $2,393,358, meaning there is still time if you have not had a chance to turn in your Estimate of Giving Card. You may scan the QR code below or simply send Sharon an email at spanis@germantownumc.org. Our prayer continues to guide our commitment to serve God faithfully through GUMC: “Lord, where do you want me to be in my giving?” “Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

Scan to Give

2 Corinthians 9:7

Finance Tim Whelan, Finance Chair

ANNUAL BUDGET

% ACTUAL YTD to ANNUAL BUDGET

3,235,932.00

97.07%

(94,916.62) 3,235,932.00

97.07%

GUMC BUDGETED FINANCIAL SUMMARY as of December 31, 2023

ACTUAL YTD

OVER/UNDER BUDGET YTD BUDGET

TOTAL INCOME

3,141,015.38

3,235,932.00

(94,916.62)

TOTAL EXPENSES

3,141,015.38

3,235,932.00

NET INCOME OVER EXPENSE

Hospitality Donna Haley, Hospitality Committee Chair | dmhaley_99@yahoo.com | 901-487-8205 In 2022, I was asked to spearhead a focus group to identify how we might live out our mission even more deeply at GUMC. This focus group evolved and soon became our GUMC Hospitality Ministry. One of the first things I did, as preparation, was to spend time reading and analyzing the words in our mission statement. We are a welcoming community of faith, committed to: Loving God and loving others; Serving Christ and sharing him; Transforming lives and making disciples. This exercise proved to be an enlightening, cathartic spiritual growth experience for me. Little did I realize that my introduction to the deeper meaning in our mission statement and leading the hospitality team would be the beginning of much spiritual self-discovery and an awakening in my Christian walk that continues today. Early on, the hospitality team spent time observing our physical environment, looking for evidence of anything that might hinder a guest visiting our church for the first time. We made adjustments to improve signage indoors, added reserved parking spaces just for our guests, and added additional greeters inside the narthex to allow greeters at the entrances to welcome guests without interruption. We identified ways that all of us at GUMC could participate in welcoming everyone warmly as they entered the narthex. We’ve included many of these ideas in monthly Tidings articles. I hope you’ll keep reading. The addition of the cookie table and coffee in the narthex has proven to be a perfect spot for gathering during our social time. Nothing gives me greater pleasure on Sunday morning than seeing so many of you gathering, shaking hands, smiling, and introducing our guests to church members. Sunday school classes and so many individual members of our church graciously provide cookies and support at the table to ensure we are a welcoming community of faith! Believe me, I’ve witnessed the hands and feet of Jesus at work in the narthex over the past two years. Today, the hospitality ministry includes 40+ greeters and the Welcome Center volunteers. Our greeter lead is Chesley Porteous. Several hospitality team members are available to speak on the subject of hospitality to Sunday school classes or small groups. In the fall of 2023, we conducted our first greeter workshop for all of our current greeters and also welcomed those whose hearts were tugged to know more. We have much more to do as we continue to prayerfully seek God’s guidance while GUMC continues to live out its mission in 2024. Indeed, it is an exciting time in the life of our church! Continued... 7

Hospitality Donna Haley, Hospitality Committee Chair | dmhaley_99@yahoo.com | 901-487-8205 ...Continued

An Invitation to Join Us

As the hands and feet of Christ on this earth, we are all called to practice hospitality. Perhaps, like me, you want to draw closer to living out our mission. Maybe you are already prayerfully asking God to show you ways to grow in your faith or perhaps you’re seeking spiritual self-discovery and an awakening in your Christian walk. I encourage you to make this a matter of prayer. Being a part of the hospitality ministry, however you choose to participate, offers opportunities that will change your life and, in turn, make a positive impact on someone else’s life. That’s really what it’s all about, isn’t it?… transforming lives and making disciples.

Your genuine smile has the power to make a stranger feel seen and valued.

Want to Learn More? Let’s Talk! For more information about serving as a greeter just once a month, please contact: Chesley Porteous at (901)268-4884 or (chesleyporteous@gmail.com) To share your ideas or learn more about serving in other ways, please contact: Donna Haley at (901)487-8205 or (dmhaley_99@yahoo.com)

Adult Education Mary Groh, Director | mgroh@germantownumc.org | 901-754-7216

Monday Monthly Book Group

There is no need to register, just purchase the book (or check-out from the library) and join us for a spirited discussion!

4th Monday of the Month 10:00 am-12:00 pm Room 338 February 26

March 25

April 22

The Ride of Her Life

Middlemarch

Remarkably Bright Creatures

by Elizabeth Letts

by George Eliot

by Shelby Van Pelt

Adult Education Mary Groh, Director | mgroh@germantownumc.org | 901-754-7216

Adult Small Group Studies starting in February! Forty Days to a Closer Walk with God - The Practice of Centering Prayer Sundays, February 18-March 24 | 9:30-10:30 am | Cost: $13.50 Facilitators: Steve Jackson and Rev. Deborah Thompson If you find it hard to quiet your mind and thoughts while waiting and listening to God, this study is for you. We’ll learn how to be silent, to just be in God's presence with a clear mind and an open heart. Author J. David Muyskens reminds us that what God seeks is a relationship with us, a two-way communication. Join us for this Lenten study as we find a greater understanding and fresh awareness of Jesus’ promise, “I am with you always.”

Something Happens Here - Reclaiming the Distinctiveness of Wesley’s Communion Spirituality in Times of Divisiveness

Tuesdays, February 20 – April 2 | 10:30-11:30 am | Cost: $23.00 Facilitated by Rev. Todd Wilson In this study we will explore the historical background of Holy Communion by taking a fresh look at the sermons and hymns of John and Charles Wesley, the church and political history of the time they were living, and at the Biblical stories of the Last Supper. We will learn that John Wesley maintains that the people of the early church, including those who wrote the scriptures pertaining to the Sacrament, experienced it as the very presence of Christ. We will discuss what the church must do today, in the face of divisions and schisms, to reconnect to the mystery of the Table, a spiritual community that transcends peoples’ differences.

Studies starting in March and April When You Pray Wednesdays, March 6-April 24; 9:45-11:45 am; via Zoom It’s Your Funeral: Death, Dying well, and Pre-Planning Your Service of Death and Resurrection Tuesdays, April 2 – May 7; 6:00-7:15 pm I Cry Aloud to God: A Lament and Hope in the Face of the Climate Crisis Mondays, April 8 – May 6; 1:00-2:00 pm 9

Adult Education Mary Groh, Director | mgroh@germantownumc.org | 901-754-7216

Sunday School

Snapshot

This Month’s Focus:

Asbury Class & Apostles Class

Asbury Class Looking for a Sunday School class focused on learning from each other through open discussion, joining together in Christian service, and greatly enjoying one another’s company? Consider visiting Asbury! We are a relaxed group of married and single friends, and all ages are welcome. Our diverse theological opinions lead to many insightful class discussions where everyone’s input is heard and valued. Lessons are led by class members or invited speakers and include a variety of topics and formats. For example, in past years, we have completed the Disciple Fast Track Bible Study, examined some stories appearing in both the Bible and the Koran, and discussed principles and examples for healthy Christian disagreements in contemporary society. Ongoing mission/service activities of the Asbury Class include Room in the Inn, Alternative Christmas, Team Read, and support of the GUMC Youth and Children’s ministries. Our monthly socials have included game nights, Pops in the Park, and an Escape Room (we escaped!!). We meet at 9:30 am in the Cottage, which provides us with very close parking, ground floor access, a kitchen (snacks every Sunday!) and a quiet meeting room area. For more information, please contact class president Cliff Wentworth at 901-651-2393 or cliffwentworth@bellsouth.net.

Asbury Class - Meets in the Cottage - All ages 10

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Adult Education Mary Groh, Director | mgroh@germantownumc.org | 901-754-7216 ...Continued

Apostles Class The Apostles Adult Sunday School Class is a group of couples and singles dedicated to lifting each other up through prayer, biblical teachings, and friendship. Our class format includes classled teaching, church member lessons, as well as guest speakers invited by our curriculum team. We have a fun, active class that participates in quarterly social events. We also support each other in times of need through meals, prayers, and service.

Apostles Class - Meets in Room 131, Chapel Building - Ages 50-75

Our class serves and supports various missions and ministries within GUMC and throughout the community. We have been involved with Room In the Inn, the UMWF clothing sale, cinnamon roll bake, cookie bake, and WOW youth meals, to name a few. We also support other missions, selected by the class, through physical or financial support. Please join us in Room 131, Chapel Building, as we study God’s Word and take His Word into the world to glorify Him and strive to make the community a better place.

For information about all our Adult Sunday school classes, please visit www.germantownumc.org/adult-education/ or scan this QR code from a mobile device. 11

Churchwide Each month we recognize a volunteer or volunteers who make an Impact by selflessly sharing their time and talents for the betterment of our church and community.

Scott Bush If you’ve watched one of our Traditional services online in the past three years, you have Scott Bush to thank. A lifelong Memphian and Methodist, Scott has been a member of GUMC since 2015. In 2020, when asked to take over the streaming of the Sunday services, he jumped in, never having had any experience. Since then, Scott has been donating his time every Sunday morning, from 8:15 am until about 12:15 pm, tucked away in the sound room located at the top of the balcony. During the services, he monitors the sanctuary cameras, computers, audio, and YouTube recording. Scott has also assisted Prism with setting up and maintaining its livestreaming. In addition, he has gone above and beyond and made several improvements to the website and streaming process. Scott has a background in Information Technology. In addition to livestreaming, he has helped our church with a major hardware cleanup project, has implemented security procedures, and is always willing to help staff and others with challenging computer issues.

Our Mission

You’ll know Scott by his gentle smile and dry wit. In his 3-year stint, he’s only missed a handful of Sundays, so he likes to joke that he’s achieved a “personal best” for his worship attendance record! Thank you, Scott, for your dedication and service!

We are a welcoming community of faith, committed to: Loving God and loving others Serving Christ and sharing Him Transforming lives and making disciples

Churchwide

Missions Anne Fritz, Chairperson

clarissafritz@att.net

Youth Leadership Memphis Guiding Youth to a Better Future The work of Youth Leadership Memphis (YLM) can be described simply. In the spring and summer, it picks up a couple dozen youth from Memphis neighborhoods, neighborhoods most people avoid, and they cut grass. In the fall, same thing, except the teams rake leaves instead of cutting grass. So, why do they do it? First and foremost, YLM wants kids in the program to know that they are children of a loving God, loved as much as anyone else, and that Christ is their Savior. Before work begins, an adult volunteer gives a devotional. In addition to working on Saturdays, the kids in the program are picked up and taken to church on Sunday. No church – no work. Second – YLM seeks to fill, at least partially, the need for a consistent, caring male presence in the lives of the youth. Most of the kids come from single parent households. As they work, the word of encouragement, the hand on the shoulder, the advice, showing that leading does not mean yelling… all the interactions can give them skills and an outlook that are much more important than knowing how to use a weed-eater. Third - we’ve all been places and done things we shouldn’t have done. It’s hard to say no to your peers, especially if you’ve nothing else going on. At-risk youth in Memphis are often faced with bad choices. Youth Leadership Memphis gives the kids it serves a good place to be on Saturdays and Sundays. Fourth - the kids in the program learn a very important formula. It’s a formula our own children need to learn as much as the kids in YLM. It’s a formula some adults might need to review. I show up, I work, I get paid. I show up, I work, I get paid. If I don’t show up, I don’t get paid. If I show up and don’t work, I might not get picked up on the next workday. Showing up includes showing up for church. There is often a child or two each workday that attempt to come up with their own formula, and they learn there’s no substituting their plan for the simple, tried and true formula. I show up, I work, I get paid. Fifth – every kids needs some walking around money. It’s especially true for the kids served by Youth Leadership Continued... 14

Missions Anne Fritz, Chairperson

clarissafritz@att.net

...Continued Memphis. There’s no hitting mom up for money. Mom’s doing all she can to feed everyone, pay the rent, and keep MLGW off her back. For families with two or three kids in the program, what they bring home from work on Saturdays is more than walking around money. It might be food on the table that week. It might be the new uniform for school. Poverty is the elephant in the room here in Memphis. We’ve got lots of problems. Every city does. But the big, overarching, overwhelming problem in Memphis is poverty. It’s so big, it’s easy to throw up your hands and feel like there’s nothing you can do. Anything you’d try wouldn’t make a dent. Over 20 years ago, Steve Taylor felt led to try and make a difference in the lives of a few kids he’d met at Foote Homes. Some of those kids now have families. Some have made it through college. Some are now serving in YLM as adults. GUMC helps YLM with its financial needs, which includes money for youth wages each workday, maintenance of equipment, the purchase of new equipment, and the cost to feed kids each workday. Are you interested in volunteering for YLM? If so, contact GUMC members: Conrad Schanson (barcons@comcast.net), John Pearson (jlp1@comcast.net), Tim Whelan (timwhelan99@gmail.com), or Bryan Barger (bwbarger55@yahoo.com)

Mail donations to: Youth Leadership Memphis 1355 Lynnfield, Suite 245 Memphis, TN 38119 You can also send a check to GUMC and indicate it’s for YLM.

Germantown United Women in Faith (GUWF) Gina Bartz, President

women@germantownumc.org

Lent by Candlelight Tuesday, February 13 | 6:30 pm Mike Wilson Fellowship Hall and the Chapel All women are invited! Join us for this cherished annual event where we prepare our hearts and minds for the season of Lent. We will begin with a meaningful time of fellowship while enjoying desserts and coffee in the Fellowship Hall. We will then proceed through candlelit hallways and convene in the Chapel for special music and a time of reflection and devotion.

While the event is free, space is limited to 120 women. Please be sure to register online at germantownumc.org under Open Registrations. Free preschool childcare is available upon request. All women are welcome to participate in Germantown United Women in Faith events. If you are looking for the camaraderie of Christian women, fellowship while serving others, and the opportunity to make lifelong friends, consider joining one of GUWF’s many Circles (small groups). For information about GUWF, contact our Membership Chair, Chesley Porteous, at chesleyporteous@gmail.com.

Spring/Summer GUWF Children’s Consignment Sale Shop Friday and Saturday, March 22-23 It's that time of year! Clean out the closet, rummage through the attic, and sort through the garage for children's clothing, furniture, toys, baby equipment, and more. The GUWF Children's Consignment Sale registration is now open! All proceeds from this sale benefit GUWF missions. It's a 35-year tradition of community outreach!

Click here or visit ConsignGermantown.com to review guidelines and details, or scan this QR code with a mobile device.

Consignment guidelines

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Germantown United Women in Faith (GUWF) Gina Bartz, President

women@germantownumc.org

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Can't consign? We love donations! Coordinate with us in advance of the sale to donate your gently used items up to two weeks before the sale. We will price and tag each item, with 100% of the sale price going to local missions! You will receive an early consignor shopping pass in return, along with a thank you letter as your receipt for tax purposes. Please be sure your donated items have an approximate value of more than $40. Email info@ConsignGermantown.com for more information. We also need volunteer help and have many shifts available! We’ll have an especially big need for volunteers on Saturday afternoon. Since PRISM uses the OLEC on Sundays, we will need many hands to help us sort through unsold merchandise and get the gym back in order. Volunteers who work at least four hours get to shop early at the Thursday pre-sale event. Sign up online here to help (https://bit.ly/GUWFConsignVolunteers) or scan this QR code: Volunteer

Our consignment sale serves as a wonderful outreach to the community, drawing people into our church from all over the Mid-South as consignors, shoppers, and volunteers. Join us and help make a difference. Thank you for your support! Important Dates: Consignor registration deadline/inventory entry Tuesday, March 19 at midnight (Refer to the website for complete information about accepted merchandise and consignor instructions.) Consignor Drop off Wednesday, March 20, 5:00-8:00 pm and Thursday, March 21, 8:00 am-1:00 pm Pre-sale Thursday, March 21, 5:30-8:00 pm. Volunteers who work eight or more hours may shop at 5:30 pm. Those who volunteer four or more hours may shop at 6:00 pm. Consignors may shop at 6:30 pm. Public Sale Friday, March 22, 8:00 am-3:00 pm

Public Half-price Sale Friday, March 22, 5:00-8:00 pm and Saturday, March 23, 8:00 am-1:00 pm Consignor Pick-up Saturday, March 23, 6:00-8:00 pm

Older Adults Luci Cromer, Chair | 901-755-0803 | luci2@comcast.net

Don’t Forget the February Brown Bag Lunch Program! Matthew Rhoads, Attorney at Law, Douglass & Runger, PLLC, will talk to us about “Probate Myths and Preplanning.” This presentation will be Friday, February 2, 2024, in the Fellowship Hall. The program starts at 11 am with lunch at Noon. Bring your own sack lunch; the church will supply the beverages. Call Luci Cromer, 755-0803, for more information. No reservations are needed.

There will be a crossing guard on West Street to help with overflow parking.

Willy Bearden Talks about Memphis Music History at the March Brown Bag Lunch! Memphis music is celebrated the world over for its originality, authenticity, and soul. There are many talented Memphis musicians buried in Memphis’ Historic Elmwood Cemetery, and Willy Bearden is ready to share their stories with you. Hear about a Big Band legend, blues singers, songwriters, horn players, record producers, and many more individuals who captivated the world with their original Memphis sound. We’ll play their music and talk about their incredible journeys and legacies at the March Brown Bag Lunch Series, an adventure in learning sponsored by the Older Adult Council. TOPIC: “Memphis Music History & Elmwood Cemetery” SPEAKER: Willy Bearden, Musician, Historian, Filmmaker, and Author WHERE: Mike Wilson Fellowship Hall WHEN: March 1, 2024. Program starts at 11 am; lunch is at Noon. COST: FREE—the church will supply beverages. RESERVATIONS: No reservations are needed. Just bring your sack lunch and enjoy the program and the fellowship. QUESTIONS? Call Luci Cromer, 901-356-0584, or Susan Crowson, 758-6508. **There will be a crossing guard on West Street to help with overflow parking.**

Older Adults Luci Cromer, Chair | 901-755-0803 | luci2@comcast.net

XYZs Attend Lenten Preaching Series in March! As part of our observance of Lent, we are going downtown to hear Dr. Elizabeth Jemison, Associate Professor of Religion at Clemson University, speak at the Lenten Preaching Series at Calvary Episcopal Church and eat lunch at the Calvary Waffle Shop. Elizabeth, a historian of America religion, has made a career of researching and asking questions, focusing on the relationships between religion and race, gender, and the politics during the 19th and 20th centuries. After lunch, we will tour Collins Chapel CME Church, the oldest African American church in continuous existence, beginning in 1841, in Memphis. The church has remained in the same location on Washington Avenue since 1859, and, by the early 1900s, had over 1,000 members. Today it celebrates a rich and cultural history, continuing to thrive. WHERE: Calvary Episcopal Church and Collins Chapel CME Church WHEN: Thursday, March 14, 2024 COST: $3 per person plus lunch on your own DEPARTURE: 10 am from OLEC parking lot. (Be there by 9:45 am) RESERVATIONS: Call Luci Cromer, 901-356-0584, Gretchen Blair, 755-0797, or Garnet Brenneman, 754-3711. You must make your reservation before paying. DEADLINE FOR MONEY and RESERVATIONS: Wednesday, February 14

XYZs Tour Alpha Omega Veterans Services in April! Established in 1987 by a Memphis mother of 2 sons who returned from the Vietnam War suffering from PTSD, the mission of Alpha Omega Veterans Services is to empower displaced and homeless veterans in the Mid-South with the tools, skills, and services they need for successful reintegration into society. Initially serving 8 veterans, Alpha Omega now has the capacity to house over 120 veterans (male and female) and has served nearly 10,000 veterans since those humble beginnings. Alpha Omega provides transitional housing, permanent housing, food, clothing, transportation, and assistance with rehabilitation, as well as medical, psychological, and employment counseling. It also operates an Urban Farm and Garden program. After our tour, we will enjoy lunch at Bosco’s Squared in Overton Square. WHERE: Alpha Omega Veterans Services and Bosco’s Squared WHEN: April 18, 2024 COST: $3 per person plus lunch on your own DEPARTURE: 9 am from OLEC parking lot. (Be there by 8:45 am.) RESERVATIONS: Call Luci Cromer, 901-356-0584, Gretchen Blair, 755-0797, or Garnet Brenneman, 754-3711. You must make your reservation before paying. DEADLINE FOR MONEY and RESERVATIONS: Monday, March 18

Older Adults Luci Cromer, Chair | 901-755-0803 | luci2@comcast.net

AARP Smart Driver

Course

March 14 & 15 | 9 am-1 pm Germantown United Methodist Church and AARP will present the “AARP Smart Driver Course,” the nation’s largest driving refresher course. This 8-hour course is scheduled for March 14 and 15 from 9 am-1 pm. Successful completion entitles participants to a discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years. There is no driving test or written exam. Register early because the class will be closed at 28 participants. The results of taking these classes have been proven—class participants have fewer accidents and tickets. WHERE: Room 339 in the Ministry Center. WHEN: Thursday and Friday, March 14 & 15, 2024, 9 am-1 pm. COST: $20 fee for AARP members ($25 for non-members) payable to AARP RESERVATIONS: Call George Coleman at 384-3581 DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: Reservations will be taken until class is full.

The objectives of the course are to help you: • Be independent, safe, and confident while on the road. • Keep up with changes so you don’t put yourself and others

at risk. • Learn state-specific information throughout the course. • Focus on areas such as roundabouts, pavement markings,

stop-sign compliance, red-light running, and safety issues such as speeding and seatbelt and turn-signal use.

Check your calendars and register now. Your check is your ticket to this class.

Elder Care Ministry Susan Crowson, Director | scrowson@germantownumc.org | 901-758-6508

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Let Us Know – so we can be attentive to your spiritual and practical needs. To reach Pastoral Care Team, call 901-754-7216 or email Brenda West bwest@germantownumc.org;

When Something is Different Sometimes when family gathers for the holidays, we notice that older family members have aged and slowed down. Knowing what is normal aging is important; knowing what is of concern is even more important. If you are concerned about changes in memory, cognitive function and physical limitations, reach out. GUMC Elder Care Ministry can guide you to resources and support. Contact us at scrowson@germantownumc.org or 901-754-6508

Balance & Stability Classes Well-Suited for Seniors Improve your balance, stability, and strengthen your body by joining classes at the Owings Life Enrichment Center (OLEC). These classes are excellent for seniors wanting to stay strong! The exercise rooms are comfortable with cushioned floors, well-lit, and ventilated. Classes well-suited for seniors include, but are not limited to: Walk Fit (Judy Pearson) Tuesdays at 10:00-11:00 am Chair Classes (Judy Pearson) Thursdays at 10:00-11:00 am Gentle Yoga (Al Walton) Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30 – 4:30 pm Vinyasa Yoga (Al Walton) Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:00 – 6:00 pm More information on these (and other) classes on page 30-31.

Health and Wellness Erica Perkins, Committee Chair | ericaLperkins84@gmail.com Susan Crowson, Staff Liaison | scrowson@germantownumc.org | 901-758-6508

February is Heart Month and a good time to begin thinking about our heart health. Did you know? Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for

both men and women. You can't change some risk factors for it, such as family history, sex at birth, or age. But you can take plenty of other steps to lower your risk of heart disease.

The Mayo Clinic Recommends This Strategy to Prevent Heart Disease: 1. Don't smoke or use tobacco One of the best things you can do for your heart is to stop smoking or using smokeless tobacco. Even if you're not a smoker, be sure to stay away from secondhand smoke. Chemicals in tobacco can damage the heart and blood vessels. Cigarette smoke lowers the oxygen in the blood, which raises blood pressure and heart rate. That's because the heart has to work harder to supply enough oxygen to the body and brain. There's good news though. The risk of heart disease starts to drop in as little as a day after quitting. After a year without cigarettes, the risk of heart disease drops to about half that of a smoker. No matter how long or how much you smoked, you'll start reaping rewards as soon as you quit.

2. Get moving: Aim for at least 30 to 60 minutes of activity daily Regular, daily physical activity can lower the risk of heart disease. Physical activity helps control your weight. It also lowers the chances of getting other conditions that may put a strain on the heart. These include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. If you haven't been active for a while, you may need to slowly work your way up to these goals. But in general, you should aim for at least: • 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic exercise, such as walking at a brisk pace. • 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity, such as running. • Two or more strength training sessions a week. Even shorter bouts of activity offer heart benefits. So if you can't meet those guidelines, don't give up. Just five minutes of moving can help. Activities such as gardening, housekeeping, taking the stairs and walking the dog all count toward your total. You don't have to exercise hard to benefit. But you can see bigger benefits if you boost the intensity, length and frequency of your workouts.

3. Eat a heart-healthy diet • A healthy diet can help protect the heart, improve blood pressure and cholesterol, and lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. A heart-healthy eating plan includes: Vegetables and fruits Beans or other legumes. Lean meats and fish Low-fat or fat-free dairy foods. Whole grains Healthy fats such as olive oil and avocado Two examples of heart-healthy food plans include the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan and the Mediterranean diet. • Take in less of the following: Salt or high-sodium meals Sugar or sweetened beverages Highly refined carbohydrates Highly processed food, such as processed meats Saturated fat, which is found in red meat, full-fat dairy products, palm oil and coconut oil Trans fat, which is found in some fried fast food, chips and baked goods

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Health and Wellness Erica Perkins, Committee Chair | ericaLperkins84@gmail.com Susan Crowson, Staff Liaison | scrowson@germantownumc.org | 901-758-6508 ...Continued

4. Maintain a healthy weight Being overweight — especially around the middle of the body — can lead to conditions that raise the chances of getting heart disease. These conditions include high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. The body mass index (BMI) uses height and weight to find out whether a person is overweight or obese. A BMI of 25 or higher is considered overweight. In general, it's linked with higher cholesterol, higher blood pressure, and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Waist circumference also can be a useful tool to measure how much belly fat you have. The risk of heart disease is higher if the waist measurement is greater than: 40 inches (101.6 cm) for men 35 inches (88.9 cm) for women.

5. Get quality sleep People who don't get enough sleep have a higher risk of obesity, high blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes and depression. Most adults need at least seven hours of sleep each night. Children usually need more. So make sure you get enough rest. Set a sleep schedule and stick to it. To do that, go to bed and wake up at the same times each day. Keep your bedroom dark and quiet, too, so it's easier to sleep.

6. Manage stress Ongoing stress can play a role in higher blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease. Some people also cope with stress in unhealthy ways. For example, they may overeat, drink, or smoke. You can boost your health by finding other ways to manage stress. Healthy tactics include physical activity, relaxation exercises, mindfulness, yoga and meditation. If stress becomes overwhelming, get a health care checkup. Ongoing stress may be linked with mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. These conditions also are tied to heart disease risk factors, including higher blood pressure and less blood flow to the heart. If you think you might have depression or anxiety, it's important to get treatment.

7. Get regular health screening tests High blood pressure and high cholesterol can damage the heart and blood vessels. But if you don't get checked for these conditions, you likely won't know whether you have them. Regular screening tests can tell you what your numbers are and whether you need to take action. Blood pressure. Regular blood pressure screenings usually start in childhood. Starting at age 18, blood pressure should be measured at least once every two years. This checks for high blood pressure as a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. If you're between 18 and 39 and have risk factors for high blood pressure, you'll likely be screened once a year. People age 40 and older also are given a blood pressure test yearly. Cholesterol levels. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) recommends that cholesterol screenings start between the ages of 9 and 11. Earlier testing may be recommended if you have other risk factors, such as a family history of early-onset heart disease. After the first cholesterol test, screenings should be repeated every five years. Then the timing changes with age. The NHLBI recommends that women ages 55 to 65 and men ages 45 to 65 get screened every 1 to 2 years. People over 65 should get their cholesterol tested once a year. Continued... 23

Health and Wellness Erica Perkins, Committee Chair | ericaLperkins84@gmail.com Susan Crowson, Staff Liaison | scrowson@germantownumc.org | 901-758-6508 ...Continued Type 2 diabetes screening. Diabetes involves ongoing high blood sugar levels. It raises the chances of getting heart disease. Risk factors for diabetes include being overweight and having a family history of diabetes. If you have any of the risk factors, your health care team may recommend early screening. If not, screening is recommended starting at age 45. Then you get your blood sugar levels tested again every three years. If you have a condition such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, talk with your health care team. Your doctor may prescribe medicines and recommend lifestyle changes. Make sure to take your medicines exactly as prescribed, and follow a healthy-lifestyle plan.

8. Take steps to prevent infections Certain infections may lead to heart problems. For instance, gum disease may be a risk factor for heart and blood vessel diseases. So brush and floss daily. Get regular dental checkups, too. Other illnesses caused by infections can make existing heart problems worse. Vaccines help protect against infectious diseases. Stay up-to-date on the following shots: Yearly flu vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine (which lowers the chances of getting very sick), Pneumococcal vaccine (which reduces the risk of certain illnesses caused by bacteria), Tdap vaccine (which protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.) Ask your health care professional if you need any other vaccines, too.

GUMC “ICE” Initiative – In Case of Emergency The ICE Initiative is vital for first responders/EMTs and GUMC Safety and Pastoral Care Teams. There has been great feedback from members and pastors as folks received assistance from Health & Wellness teams getting emergency contacts set up in their cell phone ‘Mobile Medical ID’ app. Completed forms were dropped off providing permission to add those emergency contacts to their GUMC membership database record. During emergencies, time is of the essence! The ‘Mobile Medical ID’ app allows First Responders/EMTs on-the-spot access to vital medical information and emergency contacts and allows the GUMC Safety Team to keep your emergency contacts informed throughout the process.

When the Pastoral Care Team is notified about the emergency, we respond by reaching out to our member and their emergency contacts. Sadly, not all members have that information in their record; our staff can’t respond quickly with the prayer and comfort we so urgently want to give. Bring your completed ICE Initiative forms to the Welcome Center. Staff can help you set it up on your phone; check the permission box, and we will enter your emergency contacts in your membership record. You can access this form on the church website: germantownumc.org or by scanning this QR code from a mobile device.

Music Ministry Rev. Todd Wilson, Minister of Music | twilson@germantownumc.org | 901-754-7216

Children’s Ministry Natalie Adkinson, Director | nadkinson@germantownumc.org Janelle Crist, Assoc. Director, Nursery | jcrist@germantownumc.org Hayley Heard, Assoc. Director, Elem. | hheard@germantownumc.org

Created by God Feb. 23 6-9 pm Feb. 24 9 am-1:30 pm

WOW (Worship on Wednesdays) Wednesdays, January 10- March 29 (we will not meet Feb 14 or March 13) 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Fellowship Hall All ages, birth-5th grade, are invited to join us for Worship on Wednesday, our mid-week children’s program. Dinner is served at 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall ($3/child). Pickup for elementary children is in the education wing at 7:30 pm. Preschoolers will meet in the nursery for age-appropriate lessons and fun. Parents of preschoolers are welcome to fix dinner plates before taking children to the nursery. We will not meet February 14 (so families can attend Ash Wednesday services), or March 13 (Spring Break). Please register your children before Tuesday at noon so we may plan for dinner.

For 5th and 6th graders GUMC Education Wing Cost is $40/child

Created by God, our human sexuality seminar for 5th & 6th graders, will be held February 23-24 in the education wing of the main campus. This is not an overnight event. It is a Bible-based curriculum taught by Richard Stewart, former youth director and long-time member of GUMC. Contact Natalie Adkinson with questions or to schedule a preview of the material that will be taught. Cost is $40/child. Registration is required.

Mark your Summer Calendars now! SCUBA VBS 2024 - Diving into friendship with God

June 3-7, 2024 (9:00 am - noon) Make plans to join us as we dive below the surface to discover the ever-flowing love of God! Kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about! VBS is for children age four (by Aug. 15, 2024) through rising 6th graders. If your child is younger, we have a special Volunteer VBS available (free of charge) to the children of volunteers. Cost is $25/child. Registration for kids and volunteers will open 4/1/24. Registration deadline is May 17. 26

Upcoming Events February 3-4: Ignite! 4th & 5th Grade Retreat * February 7, 21, & 28: WOW – Worship on Wednesday * February 14: Ash Wednesday service (No WOW) February 23 & 24: Created by God class * March 6 & 20: WOW – Worship on Wednesday * March 30: Easter Egg Hunt at McVay Gardens * March 31: Easter Sunday June 3-7: SCUBA – daytime VBS * June 24-28: Music & Arts Camp * July 15-19: 5th & 6th Grade Mission Camp * July 21-27: Lakeshore Summer Camp * Please register for this event on our church website: www.germantownumc.org (Open Registrations tab)

Youth Chloe Granberry, Director of Middle School & Confirmation | cgranberry@germantownumc.org Caasi Grove, Director of High School Ministries | cgrove@germantownumc.org

A Note from Caasi

Dear youth, parents, and church members, My name is Caasi Grove, and I am your new Director of High School Ministries! I come to you all the way from Downingtown, PA. I am here in Tennessee as a Youth Ministry Resident while I pursue my degree from the Center for Youth Ministry training and Austin Seminary. I am the youngest of 8 siblings, and I have 20 nieces and nephews! I love the Boston Celtics, playing video games, and my acoustic guitar, Lilo. I am excited to be here for many reasons. One of those reasons is to continue pursuing one of my passions, which is helping others discover their own passions and then using that passion to glorify God. I can’t wait to see how God continues to write my story here at Germantown! 27

Germantown United Methodist Preschool (GUMP) Sarah Sutton, Director | ssutton@germantownumc.org

GUMP hopes that your New Year is off to a wonderful start! We have had a great beginning of our second semester and continue to serve families with an age-appropriate curriculum enhancing all developmental domains. GUMP strives to serve all of our friends and support each family through the journey of early education. We are thankful for our dedicated and highly qualified teachers! This month our classes began our unit on “Matters of the Heart.” It is so fun to see our dramatic play areas transform to hospitals, dentist offices, veterinarian clinics and more. Our classes will discuss community helpers and all the ways that they help us. Our older friends will talk about different careers and their interests. Another topic was our own heart and ways to take care of ourselves to promote healthy habits. Most importantly, our friends learned about kindness and love. In chapel, they discussed God’s love for us and how we share that love with others. We love because He first loved us. (1 John 4:19) We have continued with our Social Emotional Learning class for our 3-year-olds to 5-year-olds with Ms. Kailey. Our Social Emotional Learning class is an interactive story time based on the series A Little Spot of Feelings by Diane Alber. As a part of typical child development, our friends can have big feelings such as happy, sad, angry, and worry. For our older Preschoolers, we will talk about more in-depth emotions such as confidence and empathy. These books provide our young readers and listeners easy explanations and realistic strategies to understand emotions and apply coping strategies to everyday life. The colorful illustrations and age-level examples help give our little friends ways to identify the feelings they encounter and an appropriate way to manage them. Our classes look forward to Ms. Kailey’s SEL lessons, and our classrooms teachers can carry over the concepts with The Little Spot of Feelings book collection provided for each classroom. GUMP is currently accepting applications for enrollment for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Our current families have recently completed Enrollment, and GUMP is now accepting applications from families in the community. If you or someone you know is interested in visiting or attending GUMP, please call our preschool office at 901-753-3109. Part of the enrollment process includes parents and their potentially-enrolling child coming for a parent/child meeting. During these meetings, families learn more about our preschool and determine if we are a great fit for your family. We love meeting families and sharing what GUMP has to offer.

Owings Life Enrichment Center (OLEC) Gordon Kelly, Director | gkelly@germantownumc.org Kimberly Marsh, Assistant Dir. | kmarsh@germantownumc.org

Happy New Year! Now is the perfect time to visit the OLEC if you’ve never been. The OLEC is a full service exercise facility. We have a newly-updated weight room, cardio room, walking track, group exercise, and open gym time. All of this is FREE to church members! Contact any of our staff if you have questions.

Group Exercise Classes and Personal Training are available at the OLEC. Contact Gordon Kelly or Kim Marsh for more information.

Spring Soccer is HERE!!!! Registration is now open for Spring soccer. Registration is at www.germantownumc.org. (go to Open Registrations) Cost: $125/child LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS MARCH 1 Grade Divisions offered for the 2024 season: Junior Kindergarten - 4-Year-Olds (Coed, Boys, or Girls) Senior Kindergarten - 5-Year-Olds (Coed, Boys or Girls) 1st & 2nd Grade (6 and 7-Year-Olds as of June 1, 2023) 3rd & 4th Grade - (8and 9-Year-Old Girls as of June 1, 2023)

5th & 6th Grade - (10 and 11-Year-Old Boys as of June 1, 2023)

Basketball season finishes up this month!

Email Kim Marsh at Kmarsh@germantownumc.org for more information.

We have had a great season! Our players have learned so much and have had a lot of fun! 29

Owings Life Enrichment Center (OLEC) Gordon Kelly, Director | gkelly@germantownumc.org Kimberly Marsh, Assistant Dir. | kmarsh@germantownumc.org The OLEC lobby has a new look! A new countertop and desk have been installed, and it has been freshly painted. Come check it out!

Pickleball at the OLEC Mondays 12-3 pm Tues-Fri 9-12 pm

Evening Pickleball! Wed nights 5:30-7:30 pm Mon/Wed/Fri $3 for church members $5 for guests

Two Dollar Tuesday & Thursday: Everyone plays for only $2!

Try one of our Group Exercise Classes! New Class coming in February: Yo Chi Starting Monday, February 5 | 11:30 am $50/month

Yo-Chi was created to be a class for both mind and body and combines Yoga and Tai' Chi movements. This program gives you benefits in stability, strength, mobility, flexibility, and balance. Although this is typically a standing class, a chair can be used as needed. These two programs, Yoga and Tai' Chi are the two oldest mind body programs that still exist today. This is a slow and controlled class that will increase your overall wellness and balance. Classes are Mondays starting February 5 at 11:30am-noon, then will progress to 45 minutes after a few weeks. Fee is $50/month.

Other Classes we offer:

Senior fitness class Tues & Thurs 10-11 am

Gentle Yoga Mon & Wed 3:30-4:30 pm

Vinyasa Yoga Mon 5-6 pm Wed 2-3 pm

Stroller Strides

Exercise with your child! Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30-10:45 am in the OLEC dance room

Owings Life Enrichment Center (OLEC) Gordon Kelly, Director | gkelly@germantownumc.org Kimberly Marsh, Assistant Dir. | kmarsh@germantownumc.org

Exercise Class Schedule February 2024 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9:30-10:45 am Stroller Strides (DR)

10-11 am Walk Fit (DR) Judy Pearson

9:30-10:45 am Stroller Strides (DR)

10-11 am Chair Class (DR) Judy Pearson

9:30-10:45 am Stroller Strides (DR)

Yo Chi 11:30 am-12 pm (DR) Judy Oros

2-3 pm Vinyasa Yoga (DR)-Al Walton

3:30-4:30 pm Gentle Yoga (DR) Al Walton

3:30-4:30 pm Gentle Yoga (DR)- Al Walton

Saturday

Class Locations: Weight Room—WR Dance Room—DR Upstairs Room—UP

5:00-6:00 pm Vinyasa Yoga (DR) Al Walton

Class Prices Follow our Instagram page, @olecgermantown, to keep up with all the latest happenings at the OLEC.

$5.00 - Walk Fit, Chair Class, Gentle Yoga $7.00 - Vinyasa Yoga $89.00/month - Stroller Fit, unlimited classes $50/month—Yo Chi For Al Walton yoga classes, call Al at 901-484-3730 prior to first class.

Please note: Open gym is limited during basketball season, as our teams are practicing. Please call ahead to check availability.

Open Gym Time (during basketball season) Mon: 3-4:30 pm Tues / Wed / Thurs: 12-4 pm 31

Germantown United Methodist Church 2331 S. Germantown Rd Germantown, TN 38138 901-754-7216 www.germantownumc.org Editor’s Note: The deadline for submitting articles for Tidings is the 10th of the month prior. Submissions received after this deadline are not guaranteed to run.