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1989 - 2001

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1989, 128th year. No data, yet.
1990, 129th year. At least one person joined church on May 13th 1990.
1991, 130th year. In 1991 there was at least one wedding at Carter's Chapel.
1992, 131st year, through 1996, 135th year. No data, yet.

1997, 136th year. Youth & Laity Sunday were observed at Carter's Chapel, with many participating in the two services. The evening of November 30th Bell Choir was at Wilmington Baptist. December 14th was Women's Sunday. Bell Choir went to Regency Manor that afternoon; that night, Piner Baptist. Christmas party, gift exchange & dinner was the 21st. Two members of Carter's Chapel passed away in November. And will be sadly missed.

1998, 137th year. Best Wishes & a check went to District Committee as farewell gift to the Brewers. Sunday May 10th was Mother's Day. Additional information would soon be available for front door project. Annual Conference was in June at the Gault House, Louisville, KY.

1999, 138th year.Darla McFadden Gospel Ministry presented morning worship March 14th; freewill offering received in support of this ministry. Hand bell practice followed; also scheduled for March 28th. Saturday, April 3rd, there was an Easter Egg Hunt. Services the 4th began early with Resurrection Service then, breakfast, Sunday School, Easter Program & morning worship. Pastor's appreciation Banquet was on the evening of April 17th. April 18th, a speaker from Gideons Internationalwas at Carter's Chapel for the morning worship hour; generous freewill offering taken up in support of that ministry. April 25th was Earth Stewardship Sunday & Day of Prayer for the Farming Community. Administrative Council meeting followed church service; theme: W W J D? A lay member was in charge of worship Sunday April 30th in pastor's absence.

other 1999 events March 6th was the Ida Spence Spaghetti Supper Benefit at Alexandria UMC.
June Annual Conference held at Rupp Arena Complex in Lexington.

       VBS was July 19th through 23rd from six to nine each evening for Kindergarten through 8th grade. Average attendance was sixty-five Sunday evening eighty-five people filled the sanctuary for the closing celebration. There was an Administrative Council meeting on July 25th.In August the United Methodist Mountain Mission truck was in the area. A member of the church made a quilt for the Methodist Home. This had been entered in the Grant County Fair, and won a blue ribbon. Sunday School/VBS Picnic was at 5:00 in the Grant Co. Park, September 18th.
     Homecoming schedule for September 26th: 10:30 Sunday School, 11:30 morning worship, 12:45 picnic lunch, 2:00 Homecoming Service. The Forgiven Trio provided gospel music for both 11:00 & 2:00 services. Charge Conference was an all day event Saturday, October 16th at the Ramada Inn at Maysville KY. Laity Sunday was October 17th. Administrative Council meeting followed morning worship, October 24th. Halloween Party for the Youth was that afternoon. Sunday October 31st was the last 5th Sunday this century.
     On November 7th & 14th, bell practice followed church. Youth participated in the morning worship service on the 21st. Teddy Bears were collected for the Methodist Home, that Sunday. Following worship, the youth served a turkey dinner for all. Bell Choir practiced Sunday November 21st. Community Thanksgiving Service was Wednesday evening, November 24th at Gardnersville Baptist. Pastor of Carter's Chapel delivered the message. All three churches provided special music. November 28th gifts for the Methodist Home: white sheets and ball caps were collected Sunday morning. Women In Ministry Sunday was December 5th. Bell Choir was at Wilmington Baptist, that evening; also participated in "Independence Christmas Walk" Wednesday evening December 8th. On the afternoon of the 12th Bells were played at Ridgeway Manor. Bell Choir was part of the Christmas Program at Carter's Chapel on December 19th. There was also a eight to ten dollar gift exchange & supper that evening.

2000, 139th year. Methodist Mountain Mission truck was in the Covington District. Bell choir practiced January 16th. The Children's Valentine Party was held during Sunday School on the 13th. A visit to Regency Manor was at 2:30 PM. Hand bell practice was after church service February 27th. On the 12th, Bell Choir practice at the church was followed by an afternoon trip to Regency Manor; Sunday, March 19th at Carmel Manor; Grant Manor, Sunday March 26th. Official VBS T-shirts could be ordered.

other 2000 events       Y2K came & went.
      District PPR training sessions were January 23rd at Maysville Central UMC (or) 7:00 PM Monday January 24th at Alexandria UMC.
      KY Wesleyan College received tornado damage in January, approximately $250.000.00 of losses not covered by insurance. All United Methodists were invited to participate in the rebuilding process.
      Gospel Music benefit for Ms. Roberts; February 6th at Wilmington Baptist Church.
      Lay speaker training was March 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th at Asbury UMC, Highland Hts. KY. Lent began with Ash Wednesday, March 8th.
      The morning of April 8th the United Methodist men's spring retreat was at the First UMC in Cynthiana, KY.
      Tuesday evening April 11th Dr. Donald E. Rankin, Executive Director of United Methodist Homes for Youth & Children was in the Fellowship Dining Room at Alexandria UMC.
      United Methodist women's District spiritual day apart was at Asbury UMC on the 15th.
General Conference was held in May in Cleveland, OH.
      There was a district wide reception honoring Dr. & Mrs. George Shrunk as they transferred from District Superintendent of the Covington District to District Superintendent of the Lexington District. This was held at Immanuel UMC, Lakeside Park, KY.
       Annual Conference was in mid June at Bowling Green, KY. Bishop Morgan retired this year. A new Bishop for KY Annual Conference was appointed at Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference, Lake Junaluska, NC in mid July. At least twelve new Bishops were elected. Normally Bishops do not serve in an area more than two terms of four years each. Currently, United Methodism had fifty active Bishops. Bishops are elected for life.
       At the Alexandria UMC, the afternoon of July 23rd, there was a welcome reception for Rev. Keith Switzer, wife Sherry & family, district parsonage family.
       Methodist Home of KY annual day was Saturday, September 9th.
       Bishop James King was at a meeting Tuesday evening, October 10th at the First UMC, Florence KY; pastors meeting at 8:30 AM in Maysville or 12:30 PM at the Drawbridge Inn. New Life Gathering rests in the pages of History.

     Daylight Savings time began April 2nd. Lay Speaker training was at Asbury UMC. April 9th a representative of the Gideons, was at Carter's Chapel; a large freewill offering taken up to support that work. Lent ended April 15th. Palm Sunday started Holy Week: April 16th through the 22nd. Easter Egg Hunt was on Saturday afternoon, April 22nd. Schedule for April 23rd: Resurrection Service, then breakfast, Sunday School, Easter Program, followed by morning worship service. Pictures were taken of the Bell Choir; also a group picture of the congregation for inclusion in Bishop Morgan's Kentucky Memory Scrapbook. Bell Choir went to Cane Manor Rest Home for Easter Services. April 30th Sunday School offering went to The Methodist Home of KY in memory of a Carter's Chapel member who recently passed away.
     Methodist Mountain Mission truck was in the area. Sunday afternoon, June 11th the bell choir went to Regency Manor. Ms. Parsons provided special music for morning worship at Carter's Chapel on Father's Day, the 18th.
     Son Zone, Vacation Bible School 2000 was in July 10th through 15th. Average attendance was 56 with 74 at Commencement Activities Saturday evening. On July 30th the Sunday morning offering went to the Methodist Homes of KY in support of the youth & children. Church officers were nominated for 2001. Sunday School Picnic was August 20th at the Grant County Park in Crittenden, KY. Meal was at 1:00 or as soon as it could be put on the tables following worship service.   Charge Conference was scheduled for September 10th. Saturday September 16th, Carter's Chapel sold food items at a member's auction. Homecoming September 24th began with Sunday worship. Forgiven Trio provided special music. Brother Epperson was the morning speaker. The Trio also sang for the 2:00 service.
     October 22nd was Administrative Council Meeting, followed by Bell Choir practice. October 29th was Fifth Sunday; Sunday School offering went to the support of the Methodist Home. Halloween Party was the 29th. On November 5th & 12th, hand bell practice was after morning worship. November 19th was Youth Sunday with the youth participating in the worship service during which, Teddy Bears were collected for the United Methodist Home. Lunch was also served by the Youth. Bell Choir practiced at 1:15 PM. Community Thanksgiving Services were hosted by Carter's Chapel at 7:30 PM Wednesday, November 22nd. Fifth Sunday offering was taken in order for the Home to have those funds for Christmas.
     Women In Ministry Sunday, December 3rd; a Fifth Sunday offering to the Methodist Home was observed iin order for those funds to arrive by Christmas. Bell Choir practice followed worship service. On the 9th there was a Christmas card exchange. Youth sorted & handed out the cards. Christmas carols, hot chocolate, etc. were on the agenda that evening. The 10th, hand bell choir practice at 12:45 PM, then Regency Manor at 2:30; Wilmington Baptist at 7:00 PM. Christmas Program at Carter's Chapel with Bell Choir at 5:00 PM Sunday, December 17th. Also in the last months of 2000, Laity Sunday.

2001, 140th year. United Methodist Mission truck was in the Covington area in January. Carter's Chapel's Children's Valentine Party was Sunday morning February 11th at 9:00. Lent began February 28th. March 11th, 12:45 Bell practice, 2:30 Regency Manor. March 18th, 12:45 Bell practice, Regency Manor, 2:30 PM. March 25th, Gideon representative was the speaker for morning worship; open Bible offering following service. Carter's Chapel was now officially on the internet. http://www.gbgm-umc.org/carterschapel/
     Palm Sunday was April 8th. Good Friday, the 13th. Easter Egg Hunt, the afternoon of April 14th. The morning of the 15th: Resurrection Service followed by breakfast, Sunday School, Easter Program, then worship. Carter's Chapel was planning a pictorial annual.
     VBS was from six to nine Monday, July 9th through Friday, July 13th. Closing ceremonies were Sunday, the 14th. Average attendance of 54 persons - low attendance 50 - high 56. 38 Youth attended during the week with 31 as a high attendance for the Youth. Carter's Chapel no longer has a rural route and box number, now has a street address; 1044 Carter's Chapel Road, Demossville 41033.
     The Forgiven Trio, a gospel group from Cincinnati, also Ms. Parsons, soloist from Georgetown provided special music for Homecoming Sunday, September 30th.
     Carter's Chapel UMC was recognized by the KY Methodist Children's Home for being an outstanding contributor. The walnut plaque was presented to the church by the Covington DS on September 8th; this is the first time that award has ever been given.

other 2001 events        The Bluegrass Disc Golf Association held a game on the campus of the Methodist Home in Versailles. Despite a nasty March wind, three rounds were played in the morning and afternoon.
       Covington District Conference was April 29th.
       June Annual Conference was at the Gault House in Louisville.

      As the President requested prayer for the nation on Friday, September 14th, Carter's Chapel held a national prayer service. Candles lighted. Several scriptures read. Holding hands, the congregation repeated the Lord's Prayer in unison.
     Another set of bells was purchased for the Bell Choir, making an additional octave available for music played. Laity Sunday was October 21st; baseball caps were collected for the Methodist Home.
     Youth Sunday was November 18th; teddy bears were collected for the children at the Methodist Home. Community Thanksgiving Service was at Gardnersville Christian Church; Wednesday evening, November 21st.
     Women in Ministry Sunday was December 2nd; contributions of twin size white sheet sets were collected for for the children of the United Methodist Home. The church annual was being printed. Carter's Chapel Christmas program was on December 16th, included a fellowship supper and eight dollar gift exchange. "Wise men still seek him."
     Average SS attendance for 2001 twenty-six, two less than the year 2000. Average worship attendance thirty-two, three more than the year 2000.

sources of above (edited) information: History excerpts plus improvements & activities from various 1998, 1999 2000 and, 2001 church bulletins and newsletters
Last update 10/23/04.

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