Pastor Ken’s Graduation Party

Sunday, November 27 at 4pm at Nashville United Methodist Church in Nashville. Ohio
*******GRADUATION PARTY********
Pastor Ken Smailes has completed the required course of study for United Methodist licensed local pastors.
Please come and help shower him with graduation cards!!
There will probably be cake!

Pastor Ken’s Anointing

Pastor Ken on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, was among 15 students graduating from Course of Study at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. He completed 20 required courses and undertook more than 1,200 hours of study at MTSO and United Theological Seminary in Dayton.

A big thanks to the congregations of Nashville, Killbuck and Blissfield United Methodist Churches for their support!

Pictured in the photo, Pastor Ken is anointed as part of Saturday’s graduation ceremony by Director Rev. Dr. Joon-Sik Park and Director of Spiritual Formation Rebekah Maples.

Our Ministries

• Outreach Assistance – We partner with Love INC of Greater Holmes County. If you or someone you know needs help, call Love INC at 330-473-6017 or the church at 330-378-2055.
• Faith Development – Small group studies and discussions are held throughout the year including our monthly Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at 8 A.M. on the fourth Saturdays if each month.
• Children & Youth – Nashville UMC hosts a monthly Activity Night with special events like Vacation Bible School and other ministries offered throughout the year. The church is a charter organization for the Boy Scouts of America.
• Missions – Our church supports Food Pantries at Lakeville and in Holmes County. Donate your spare change in the mini-grocery cart in the foyer and place non-perishable food items, plastic grocery bags and cool whip containers in the designated bins. Other ongoing missions include Operation Christmas Child, assisting with local blood mobiles, supporting Bible distribution through the Gideons greeting card ministry, disaster relief and other missions through the United Methodist Church, and you can donate unwanted books to our Give-A-Book dispensary in front of the Buckeye Deli.
• How to stay in touch – Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NashvilleUnitedMethodisChurch. Weekly sermons are posted here on our website.

Our Worship

• Fellowship – All are welcome before or after worship for a time of fellowship. You’ll find many of us wearing name tags as a sign of hospitality. Snacks are available in the lobby.
• Sunday School – We’re taking a sabbath break over the summer, but plan to return with Sunday School in September. Feel free to be in fellowship after worship in the Faith Cafe for an intimate setting to relax in Bible study, prayer, or friendly conversation.
• Prayer – During worship, we share joys, concerns, and testimonies. Last week’s Prayer List is found on the reverse of the weekly bulletin insert. If you have a need during the week, reach out to our Prayer Circle by calling Janice Tope at 330-378-2723 or Pastor Ken at 330-378-2055.
• Pew Cards – You’ll find cards for 1) written prayer requests, 2) information for pastor contacts and to be added to our newsletter mailing, and 3) celebrating good news and God’s blessings in your life. Simply fill out and place in an offering plate.
• Communion – is offered the first Sunday of each month and on other occasions. Christ’s table at Nashville UMC is open to all who love him, earnestly repent of their sin, and seek to be at peace with one another. You do not have to be a member.