Leonard Sweet tells the story of overhearing a student complaining to another about her new appointment from the bishop as unsuited to her gifts, only to hear the other student say, “You know, the world’s a    better place because Michelangelo didn’t say, ‘I don’t do ceilings.’ “   Sweet went on to say that if you and I are going to be faithful to the ministry God is calling us to, then we had better understand that, too.

 Think about how the world is a better place…

•   because a German monk named Martin Luther didn’t say, “I don’t do doors.”
•   because a cleric   named John Wesley didn’t say, “I don’t do preaching in fields.”
•   because Moses didn’t say, “I don’t do Pharaohs or mass migrations.”
•   because Noah didn’t say, “I don’t do arks and animals.”
•   because Rahab didn’t say, “I don’t do enemy spies.”
•   because Ruth didn’t say, “I don’t do mothers-in-law.”
•   because Samuel didn’t say, “I don’t do mornings.”
•   because David didn’t say, “I don’t do giants.”
•   because Peter didn’t say, “I don’t do Gentiles.”
•   because John didn’t say, “I don’t do deserts.”
•   because Mary didn’t say, “I don’t do virgin births.”
•   because Paul didn’t say, “I don’t do correspondence.”
•   because Mary Magdalene didn’t say, “I don’t do feet.”
•   because Jesus didn’t say, “I don’t do crosses.”

 Lent begins on Ash Wednesday February 17th. 

Ask yourself how our church and community, our world, would be different if you and I give up the words, “I don’t do …” for Lent. 

 Shiloh Youth have been blessed to be in partnership with Breath of Life UMC for the last 2 years!  The people at this church have taught us all so much about faith  and perseverance.  We are humbled to be a part of their family.

 Recently Dick and Carole Jenkins have started a sewing and quilting ministry with the young people at Breath of Life!  Amazing! 

 Pastor John Jones and his wife Flo, along with the entire congregation, have invited us to be their guests for lunch on Feb 28th at 2:30.  It would be wonderful to have as many people from Shiloh as possible attend this event.  You will be blessed!    

 Please RSVP to Sherry Parker by Feb 14 if you plan to attend.  We can carpool from the church.

February 17th at 7:00 pm

Worship, music & imposition of ashes

Our journey to the joy of Easter begins with acknowledging our need for a savior.

Join us each Sunday in Lent as we explore the life of Jonah and Jesus’ call to us to heed the sign of Jonah’s life.

What:  Shiloh Youth will be working with EDGE  Outreach on Saturday, Feb 27th and we would love to have any and all members of the church join us.  Our day will start at 9am and be finished by 5pm. 

Where: Our plan is to help St Peter’s Church in downtown Louisville serve breakfast to the homeless in the morning and then to work at a daycare center on 41st Street for the remainder of the day. 

More info:  The exact details of our actual day are being worked out but we will keep you posted as we get closer. The only part of the plan for the day that we are absolutely sure of is that we will spend the day loving God and loving people! 

To do:  Join us!   You will be blessed as you are blessing others! See Sherry Parker for more info.