Sunday Services:
9:00 - Sunday School
10:15 - Morning Worship

U.M.Y.F:
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Junior High
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Senior High

Nursery Available
9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Sundays


The mission of Lone Oak United Methodist Church is to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ through Prayer, Worship, Study, Witness, and Service. We invite all persons to join us on this journey.


Our front entrance is off the Lone Oak Road/Highway 45 four lane just past Milner and Orr Funeral home on the lelft toward Mayfield.

PURPOSE

This fund is designated for worthy students whose studies and future career reflect the selfless caring and dedication exhibited by Anita Sanderson Padgett. The annual scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1000.00 by the scholarship committee. Previous recipients may re-apply during subsequent years.

ANITA SANDERSON PADGETT (1912-2010)

Anita Padgett served as the volunteer choral director of the Lone Oak United Methodist Church Choir for more than 50 years. She organized and conducted the "Mother Singers" community choir that gave concerts to raise money for scholarships. She was a Sunday School teacher for many years and taught piano lessons well in to her 90's. Carrying on the tradition begun by Anita, her family began this scholarship fund in June 2002 as a surprise for her 90th birthday. Since that time, it has been supported by donations from her fellow church members, friends, and former students. Anita Padgett passed away in January 2010 at the age of 97.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must:

  • Be of sophomore status or above, including graduate school.
  • Be enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Be a member of the United Methodist Church
*Family members associated with the scholarship committee are not eligible.

PREFERENCE

Preference will be given to those applicants who exhibit the following:

  • A major or minor in music education or performance specializing in voice, piano, organ, or choral conducting
  • An interest in music ministry or other church ministry
  • A major or minor in a helping profession (e.g., social work)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must submit a completed application, cover letter, transcript, and two letters of recommendation by May 15. Please see the information sheet for more details.

For the information sheet and an application form, contact the church office at 270-554-1272 or office@loneoakumc.org, or Donna Chu at 270-554-1608 or dachu3@comcast.net.

DONATIONS

Donations to the scholarship fund in memory of Anita Padgett are gratefully accepted. Please make your check payable to Lone Oak United Methodist Church, specifying the scholarship fund in a memo, and send to Lone Oak United Methodist Church, 3835 Old US Hwy 45, Paducah KY 42003.