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Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday March 10 at 10:30 am:
Prelude – For the Beauty of the Earth – Handbell Choir
Call to Worship with the singing of All I Need Is You
Hymn of Worship – I Need Thee Every Hour
Children’s Moment
Anthem – Let the People of God Go Singing – Sanctuary Choir
Offertory – What a Friend We Have In Jesus – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Offertory and Dedication Prayer
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture – Romans 10:8b-13
Sermon – Living a Life of Commitment to God – Pastor Mike
Closing Hymn – Make Me a Servant
Choral Benediction – The Blessing of Aaron – Sanctuary Choir
Postlude – A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Terry Myers
Counters – Doug Smith & Larry Sheridan
Prayer and Praise
Scottie Crabtree – Health
Mildred Hires - Healing
Lisa Gathman - Health
Lenore Kay – Health
Karl and Connie Kirkman – Healing & Strength
The Family of Marny Mazzarella for the passing of her Mother, Paula Dedrick
Nursing home residents and caregivers who serve them 7 days a week
Edith Sobecki – Health & Praises
Carol Warrington – Health
Gary & Diana Waugh - Wisdom & Strength
Easter flower order envelopes will be available in the pews and on the bulletin board this Sunday.
Save the Date and come hungry!!!! – Come support the WUMC Youth! APRIL 7TH 9:00 am -10:00 am and 11:30 am-12:30pm. Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser: 25 Youth & 5 Adult Leaders will be going to Charleston, SC this June to serve with Group Mission Trips. NO TICKETS NEEDED MONETARY DONATIONS ACCEPTED
NEW Publication Deadlines - To help with communication, the office has new publication deadlines: The Ambassador deadline is the 3rd Monday of each month. Bulletin information is due one week in advance on Thursday. Please help us and have the information for each publication into the office on or before the deadline. Thank you!
NEW & BETTER FORMAT COMING SOON FOR FRIDAY E-BLAST!! Be watching for it! More mobile friendly, and it will have the ability for easy access links.
Sandy Clark, Secretary
Weekly E-Blast - Friday, March 1, 2019
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday March 3 at 10:30 am:
Mission Moment – John Nicholson
Prelude – Rock Medley - Olga Topuzova-Meade
Choral Intro – Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above vs. 1 #126 – Sanctuary Choir
Call to Worship
Hymn of Worship – Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above vss. 2-4 #126
Children’s Moment
Offertory – There is a Fountain – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Offertory and Dedication Prayer
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Anthem – His Hands – Sanctuary Choir
Scripture – 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
Sermon – Jesus Changes Everything – Pastor Mike
Celebration of Holy Communion
Closing Hymn – Oh Jesus, I Have Promised #396
Postlude – Shine On Us - Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Brian McMillan
Counters – Tom Quinn and Jerry Robinson
Prayer and Praise
Andrew Banachowski – Healing
Karl and Connie Kirkman – Healing & Strength
Jeff Monroe-Healing & Strength
Scottie Crabtree – Health
Lisa Gathman- Health
Lenore Kay – Health
The Family of Marny Mazzarella for the passing of her Mother, Paula Dedrick
Edith Sobecki – Health & Praises
Carol Warrington – Health
Gary & Diana Waugh - Wisdom & Strength
Next Wednesday, March 6 - Ash Wednesday - 6:30 am to 8:00 am – Communion & Imposition of Ashes at WUMC.
March Mission Focus – United Methodist Committee on Relief - Mission Moment this Sunday!
New Bible Study! - M&Ms (Mary & Martha) Bible Study group has started a new study. We meet on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am at WUMC.
Namesake – When God Rewrites Your Story. A Bible Study about Biblical names – where they came from and how God changed people’s names when He changed them The core themes are transformation and revelation.
A WAY FORWARD SIMULCAST
Tomorrow, March 2 at 10:00 am
Bishop Gregory V. Palmer will host a simulcast at the conference office on Saturday, March 2 at 10:00 am.
YOU are invited to join the simulcast at one of four locations in the Maumee Watershed District listed below. Bishop Palmer will review the actions of the special session of General Conference (Feb 23-26) where they are examining paragraphs in The Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality and exploring options to strengthen the unity of the church. All interested West Ohioans are welcome to participate. During the event, participants will be able to email or text their questions to the Bishop.
Maumee Watershed District locations:
Epworth UMC - 4855 W. Central Ave. Toledo, OH
Napoleon Christ UMC - 1255 Glenwood Ave, Napoleon, OH
Maumee UMC - 405 Sackett St, Maumee, OH
Sylvania First UMC - 7000 Erie St, Sylvania, OH
If you have any questions after this event, please contact Pastor Mike Denman at pastormike@watervilleumc.org.
Shopping this weekend? Some ideas for OCC…yo-yos…jump ropes…silly putty. Oh what fun!!!
Sandy Clark, Secretary
Weekly E-Blast - Friday, February 22, 2019
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday, February 24 at 10:30 am:
Prelude – Brethren, We Have Met to Worship - Olga Topuzova-Meade
Call to Worship
Hymn of Worship – Where He Leads Me #338
Children’s Moment & Mission Jar
Offertory – Great Is the Lord with Morning Has Broken – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Offertory and Dedication Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Anthem – Help Us Accept Each Other – Sanctuary Choir
Scripture – Luke 6:27-38
Sermon – Who Is My Enemy? – Pastor Mike
Closing Hymn – The Gift of Love #408
Choral Benediction – Send Us Away Now
Postlude – Bind Us Together - Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Brian McMillan
Counters – Pam Cook & Sue Gregory
This Sunday is Mission Jar Sunday! Our Mission Focus is The Shoe That Grows!
Prayer and Praise
Paula Dedrick, Marny Mazzarella’s Mom – prayers for peace
Tim Fisher, co–worker of Pam Cook – prayers for strength
Dennis Hahn, son-in-law of John & Ana Nicholson – prayers for wisdom and healing
Kirsten Kirschbaum – prayers for peace and comfort
Karl Kirkman – prayers for strength and a thank you for all the cards and prayers!
Andrew Banachowski – Marc Banachowski’s dad; prayers for healing
Jeff Monroe- Continued healing & strength- Prayers are greatly appreciated by Jeff & Family
New Bible Study! - M&Ms (Mary & Martha) Bible Study group is starting a new study this week. We meet on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am at WUMC.
Namesake – When God Rewrites Your Story. A Bible Study about Biblical names – where they came from and how God changed people’s names when He changed them The core themes are transformation and revelation.
The Waterville Historical Society is hosting another Historic Homes Tour on June 15, 2019 from 10-4:00 pm. They have requested of the Admin. Council (and it was approved) to include our historic church building on their tour. We are in need of 1 or 2 church members to serve as House Captains for the day, and 1 or 2 members to organize a community lunch to be served that day from our kitchen. This will be a perfect time to showcase our beautiful building, get some new faces in our doors, and display our photos for the new facility we are planning! If you are willing to consider either of these, talk to me about specifics and I would be so glad to have you on board. - Karen Wiggins, Historic Home Tour Co-Chairman, 419-350-1211
A Call to Prayer
The Special Session of the General Conference is being held starting Saturday, February 23 through Tuesday, February 26. Please be in prayer for this important special session.
Here is the link to watch the Special Session of the General Conference live February 23-26: http://www.umc.org/who-we-are/general-conference-2019-live-video-stream-english.
On Monday and Tuesday, during the office hours of 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, for anyone who cannot get the live stream at home, you may watch it at WUMC. The live stream will be on in the Community/Choir Room.
The General Conference is the highest legislative body in The United Methodist Church. It is the only body that can speak officially for the denomination. The purpose of the Special Session of the General Conference is to act on a report from the Council of Bishops based on the recommendations of the Commission on a Way Forward. The 32-member Commission was appointed to examine paragraphs in the Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality and exploring options to strengthen the unity of the church.
A WAY FORWARD SIMULCAST
March 2 at 10:00 am – Mark Your Calendar!
Bishop Gregory V. Palmer will host a simulcast at the conference office on Saturday, March 2 at 10:00 am.
YOU are invited to join the simulcast at one of four locations in the Maumee Watershed District listed below. Bishop Palmer will review the actions of the special session of General Conference (Feb 23-26) where they are examining paragraphs in The Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality and exploring options to strengthen the unity of the church. All interested West Ohioans are welcome to participate. During the event, participants will be able to email or text their questions to the Bishop.
Maumee Watershed District locations:
Epworth UMC - 4855 W. Central Ave. Toledo, OH
Napoleon Christ UMC - 1255 Glenwood Ave, Napoleon, OH
Maumee UMC - 405 Sackett St, Maumee, OH
Sylvania First UMC - 7000 Erie St, Sylvania, OH
If you have any questions after this event, please contact Pastor Mike Denman at pastormike@watervilleumc.org.
Sandy Clark, Secretary
Weekly E-Blast - Friday, February 15, 2019
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
This Sunday is Scout Sunday!
Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday, February 17 at 10:30 am:
Welcome – Aiden Funk
Prelude – Camp Meeting Medley - Olga Topuzova-Meade
Processional Hymn – Standing on the Promises #374
Call to Worship – Aiden Funk
Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Christian Flag – Orry Farrington
The Boy Scout Law – Troop 101 - Danny Gee
Recognition of Scouting Achievements in 2018 – Zach Knapp
Celebration of Scouting – Doug Smith
Hymn of Worship Hymn of Promise #707
Children’s Moment
Anthem – Restore the Joy – Sanctuary Choir
Offertory – Open Your Ears, O Faithful People – Jordan Brosten
Offertory and Dedication Prayer – Jake Metzger
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture – 1 John 4:13-21
Sermon – Finding Freedom from Fear, Part 2 – Pastor Mike
Closing Hymn – O Jesus, I Have Promised #396 vss. 1&4
Benediction – Klayton Knapp
Choral Benediction – Send Us Away Now
Postlude – Introduction-Choral – Jordan Brosten
Counters – Tom Quinn & Dan Breen
Prayer and Praise
Chris, brother of Mindy Rozelle - healing
Karl and Connie Kirkman – peace and healing
Amy Mishka, sister of Marc Banachowski – healing and strength
Jeff Monroe – healing and strength
Janet Poling and her family for the loss of her Mother, Betty Perry
Paula Dedrick, Marny Mazzarella’s Mom – prayers for peace
Tim Fisher, co–worker of Pam Cook – prayers for strength
Dennis Hahn, son-in-law of John & Ana Nicholson – prayers for wisdom and healing
Kirsten Kirschbaum – We will have a prayer quilt for Kirsten this Sunday
Praise! Happy 40th Anniversary to Don & Lois Brandi
WAN Bags - We will have 9 Welcome A Neighbor bags to be delivered!
Prayer Quilt - Please come a few minutes early to say a pray at the prayer quilt for Kirsten Kirschbaum.
Did you know?
The Waterville Historical Society is hosting another Historic Homes Tour on June 15, 2019 from 10-4:00 pm. They have requested of the Admin. Council (and it was approved) to include our historic church building on their tour. We are in need of 1 or 2 church members to serve as House Captains for the day, and 1 or 2 members to organize a community lunch to be served that day from our kitchen. This will be a perfect time to showcase our beautiful building, get some new faces in our doors, and display our photos for the new facility we are planning! If you are willing to consider either of these, talk to me about specifics and I would be so glad to have you on board. - Karen Wiggins, Historic Home Tour Co-Chairman, 419-350-1211
February Mission Focus…The Shoe That Grows.
Shopping this weekend? Watch for sales on hats, gloves and scarves for Operation Christmas Child.
The Upper Room March-April edition is available on the shelf outside the church office.
Mark Your Calendar! Vacation Bible School is set for this July 8-11 from 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm at Zion Lutheran Church!
God loves you. Don’t lose sight of that.
Sandy Clark, Secretary
Weekly E-Blast - Friday, February 8, 2019
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday, February 10 at 10:30 am:
Mission Moment – The Shoe That Grows! – Anne Stevens
Prelude – How Excellent Is Thy Name – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Call to Worship
Hymn of Worship – Open My Eyes, That I May See #454
God’s Kids – Help Me To Be Like You, Lord
Children’s Moment
Anthem – Here Is Am Lord – Sanctuary Choir
Offertory – Great Is the Lord – Olga Topuzova-Meade
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture – 1 John 4:17-19
Sermon – Finding Freedom from Fear – Pastor Mike
Closing Hymn – We Shall Overcome #533
Choral Benediction – Send Us Away Now
Postlude – All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Brian McMillan
Counters – Doug Smith & Larry Sheridan
Prayer and Praise:
Chris, brother of Mindy Rozelle
Karl and Connie Kirkman
Amy Mishka, sister of Marc Banachowski
Jeff Monroe
Janet Poling and her family for the loss of her Mother, Betty Perry
REMINDERS:
IMPORTANT! Accounts Payable Changes/Updates - Anna Banachowski will now be handling the accounts payable and payroll for the church. Jim Page will be out of town and unable to write checks or handle payroll related items, so please contact Anna. She can be reached at books@watervilleumc.org or you may put your items in the Treasurer's mailbox. Thank you!
February Mission Focus…The Shoe That Grows. Learn more during our Mission Moment this Sunday!
Shopping this weekend? Watch for sales on hats, gloves and scarves for Operation Christmas Child.
Next Sunday, February 17 is Scout Sunday!
The Upper Room March-April edition is available on the shelf outside the church office.
The phrase “Do Not Be Afraid” is written in the Bible 365 times. That’s a daily reminder from God to live each day being fearless.
Sandy Clark, Secretary
Weekly E-Blast - Friday, February 1, 2019
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
A New Beginning Capital Campaign Commitment Sunday
Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday, February 3 at 10:30 am:
Prelude – Brethren, We Have Met to Worship – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Call to Worship
Hymn of Worship – Be Thou My Vision #451
Children’s Moment
Anthem – Bread and Wine – Sanctuary Choir
Offertory – Great Is Thy Faithfulness with The Steadfast Love of the Lord – Olga Topuzova-Meade
The Lord’s Prayer
A New Beginning Capital Campaign Commitment Sunday
Scripture – Psalm 71:1-6
Sermon – Only God Gives Us Hope – Pastor Mike
Celebration of Holy Communion
Putting Our Faith In God – Presenting our A New Beginning Commitment Cards
Closing Hymn – Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus #462
Postlude – To God Be the Glory – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Brian McMillan
Counters – Tom Quinn & Jerry Robinson
Prayer:
Karl and Connie Kirkman
Jeff Monroe – We also have a quilt for Jeff this Sunday
The Vernon Family
Eleanor Vice
Prayer Quilt - Please stop by the prayer quilt for Jeff Monroe and say a prayer and tie a knot or a bow. May the warmth of this quilt remind him of God’s love and presence. May he know that God’s love is limitless and unending, and that our caring and prayers continue.
Fellowship – We are in need of people to help with Fellowship after the worship service. Please consider signing up with a friend or relative. Melva and Jerry Robinson purchase the food. All you need to do is make coffee and set the food out and help clean up. This is a special time of caring and fellowship. Help us to continue this important ministry.
February Mission Focus…The Shoe That Grows. More during Mission Moment on February 10th.
Sandy Clark, Secretary
Weekly E-Blast - Friday, January 25, 2019
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
Small Group Meetings - An additional small group meeting will be held after worship this Sunday in the Community/Choir Room for those unable to attend any of the other small group meetings. The Pastor will be sharing information and answering questions on A New Beginning Capital Campaign to relocate to a new building at 7115 Waterville Monclova Road. This meeting will last approximately one hour.
A New Beginning Capital Campaign – Please join us for short presentations on the new building during these worship services:
This Sunday, January 27 Campaign Moment from the Lectern with Bob & Sue Deardurff
February 3 Capital Campaign Commitment Sunday
Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday, January 27 at 10:30 am:
Prelude – Brethren, We Have Met to Worship – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Hymn of Worship – This Is the Day #657
Call to Worship and singing Open Our Eyes
Celebration of Baptism – Alexandria Elizabeth and Ayden Xavier Rozelle
Celebration of Church Membership – Mindy Rozelle
Children’s Moment and Mission Jar
Anthem – Above All Names – Sanctuary Choir
Offertory – Thanksgiving and Praise – Olga Topuzova-Meade
The Lord’s Prayer
A New Beginning Capital Campaign Presentation – Bob and Sue Deardruff
Scripture – Matthew 21:18-22
Sermon – Mountain Moving Faith – Pastor Mike
Closing Hymn – Faith of Our Fathers #710
Choral Benediction – Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Postlude – He Is Exalted – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Tom Quinn
Counters – Anna Banachowski & Pam Cook
PRAYER AND PRAISE
Stephanie Baker – Paul Buskey’s sister
Karl and Connie Kirkman
Connie Kirkman’s Family for the passing of her brother, Bob
Jeff Monroe
David & Ann Nightingale – for the passing of David’s brother Ron
Jan Seipel – We also have a quilt for Jan this Sunday
Prayer Quilt - Please stop by the prayer quilt for Jan Seipel and say a prayer and tie a knot or a bow. May the warmth of this quilt remind her of God’s love and presence. May she know that God’s love is limitless and unending, and that our caring and prayers continue.
2018 Giving Statements: Your 2018 Giving Statements were emailed on Saturday, January 5th. For those who receive hardcopies, they are available for your pick–up this Sunday on the shelf outside the Church Office. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Wiggins (419) 304-2254 or (financialsec@watervilleumc.org).
Our January Mission Focus is the Pregnancy Center of Greater Toledo. Let us continue to support this mission.
Sandy Clark, Secretary
Weekly E-Blast - Friday, January 18, 2019
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
IMPORTANT – There is still room and we’ve added one! Plan to sign up this Sunday to attend a small group meeting: Small Group Meetings led by Pastor Mike are being held this month. The Pastor will share information and answer questions on A New Beginning Capital Campaign to relocate to a new building at 7115 Waterville Monclova Road. These meetings will last approximately one hour. Sign up at the hallway bulletin board.
Date Time Hosts
Sun. 1/20 4:00 pm Clarks
Mon. 1/21 6:30 pm Breens
Sun. 1/27 12:00 pm WUMC
There is also one scheduled for Sun. 1/27 for the youth group and their families. If more are needed, we will add them. Thank you to all!
2019 The New Beginning Capital Campaign – Please join us for short presentations on the new building during these worship services:
January 20 This Sunday! Campaign Moment from the Lectern with Charlene Monroe
January 27 Campaign Moment from the Lectern with Bob & Sue Deardurff
February 3 Capital Campaign Commitment Sunday
Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday, January 20 at 10:30 am:
Prelude – Majestic Praise – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Call to Worship and Opening Prayer
Hymn of Worship – Majesty, Worship His Majesty #176 (2xs)
Children’s Moment
Anthem – We Gather Together – Sanctuary Choir
Offertory – Take My Life and Let It Be – Olga Topuzova-Meade
The Lord’s Prayer
A New Beginning Capital Campaign Presentation – Charlene Monroe
Scripture – Romans 10:9-13, 16-17
Sermon – Where Do We Find Faith? – Pastor Mike
Closing Hymn – The Old Rugged Cross #504
Choral Benediction – Great Is Thy Faithfullness
Postlude – Bind Us Together – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Brian McMillan
Counters – Ted Myers & Dan Breen
Prayer and Praise
The Family of Sandra Crandall
Kristin Denman
Jeff Monroe
The Family of Jaime Rosen
The Family of Rancie Titley
Welcome A Neighbor! There will be 11 WAN bags this Sunday…11 new neighbors we can reach in a simple and positive way. Please take a WAN bag to a new neighbor. The Lord is waiting!
Altar Guild - Would you be willing to help with the changing of the Altar colors two months out of the year? It only takes a few minutes each week. Help glorify the Lord with your service. Please call the Church Office if you are led to serve in this area.
Shopping before the snow flies? Pick up a bag of Hershey kisses or Dove chocolate to donate to the Children’s Mission project!
2018 Giving Statements: Your 2018 Giving Statements were emailed on Saturday, January 5th. For those who receive hardcopies, they are available for your pick–up this Sunday on the shelf outside the Church Office. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Wiggins (419) 304-2254 or (financialsec@watervilleumc.org).
Prayer is the world’s greatest wireless connection. Little Church Mouse
Sandy Clark, Secretary
Weekly E-Blast - Friday, January 11, 2019
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday, January 13 at 10:30 am:
Mission Moment – Katie and Melody from The Pregnancy Center
Prelude – Praise Medley – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Call to Worship and Opening Prayer
Hymn of Worship – God Will Take Care of You #130
Children’s Moment
Anthem – We Will Walk In the Light – Sanctuary Choir
Offertory – Leaning On the Everlasting Arms
The Lord’s Prayer
A New Beginning Capital Campaign Presentation – Pastor Mike & Dawn Buskey
Scripture – Hebrews 11:32-40
Sermon – Miraculous Faith – Pastor Mike
Closing Hymn – Great Is Thy Faithfulness #140
Postlude – I Sing the Mighty Power of God – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Terry Myers
Counters – Doug Smith & Larry Sheridan
Prayer and Praise
The Family of Sandra Crandall
Kristin Denman ~From Pastor and Pam Denman
Terri Doncouse ~From Elaine Colyer
Ken & Sharon Grubb ~From Anna Banachowski
Garnet Hedge of Browning
Olivia Kadel – Was in Honduras on a student nurse mission trip. Enjoyed it is returning home. ~From Chris May
The Family of John Meadows – a teacher at AWHS who passed unexpectedly – prayers for students & staff and all of the AW family ~From Anne Stevens
Jeff Monroe – transferred to Kingston Rehabilitation in Perrysburg
Tim and Char Monroe and Alex Hansen – safe travels ~From Sharon Schulte
Ana Nicholson – surgery this week ~From John Nicholson
Rancie Titley ~A close friend of Larry & Jan Sheridan
Praises to Alaina Hem and Eric Wright who were engaged January 5th! ~The Banachowski’s daughter
IMPORTANT – Plan to sign up this Sunday to attend a small group meetings: Small Group Meetings led by Pastor Mike are being held this month. The Pastor will share information and answer questions on A New Beginning Capital Campaign to relocate to a new building at 7115 Waterville Monclova Road. These meetings will last approximately one hour or less and be held in homes of our church family on a variety of dates and times from January 14 through January 27.
We have FIVE DIFFERENT small group sign-up sheets, ONE for EACH host family. These clipboards WILL BE PASSED AROUND FOR SIGN UP THIS SUNDAY MORNING. We ask you to please sign-up and attend one of these small group meetings.
Date Time Hosts
Mon. 1/14 7:00 pm Wiggins
Wed. 1/16 7:00 pm Martin
Thurs. 1/17 2:00 pm Gregorys
Sun. 1/20 4:00 pm Clarks
Mon. 1/21 6:30 pm Breens
There is also one scheduled for Sun. 1/27 for the youth group and their families. And one will be scheduled at Browning. If more are needed, we will add them, as necessary. Thank you to all!
2019 Capital Campaign – Please join us for short presentations on the new building during these worship services:
January 13 This Sunday! Kickoff Presentation with Pastor Mike & Dawn Buskey
January 20 Campaign Moment from the Lectern with Charlene Monroe
January 27 Campaign Moment from the Lectern with Bob & Sue Deardurff
February 3 Capital Campaign Commitment Sunday
January Mission Focus is the Pregnancy Center of Greater Toledo. We welcome Katie and Melody from the Pregnancy Center this Sunday!
Children’s Sunday School Mission Outreach - The February 10 Project With a Purpose will be to decorate Valentine boxes (2x2x2) for the Ronald McDonald House. Donations of Hershey kisses or Dove Chocolate are needed to fill these gift boxes for hurting families. Look for a collection box outside the Choir Room. Donations requested by February 3.
2018 Giving Statements: Your 2018 Giving Statements were emailed on Saturday, January 5th. For those who receive a hardcopy, it is available for your pick–up starting this Sunday on the shelf outside the Church Office. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Wiggins (419) 304-2254 or (financialsec@watervilleumc.org).
Sandy Clark, Secretary
Weekly E-Blast - Friday, January 4, 2019
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday, January 6 at 10:30 am:
Prelude – Christmas Majesty Medley – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Opening Prayer
Hymn of Worship – Marching to Zion #733
Children’s Moment
Offertory – Worship the King – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture – Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon – Uncompromising Faith – Pastor Mike
Closing Hymn – Now Let Us from This Table Rise #634
Postlude – In the Bleak Midwinter – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Tom Quinn
Counters – Tom Quinn & Jerry Robinson
Prayer and Praise
Terri Doncouse – requested by Elaine Colyer – We will also have a prayer quilt for Terri this Sunday
The Family Dean Giolando, Colleague of Char Monroe at UT – leaves behind a wife and two young men
Garnet Hedge of Browning
Jeff Monroe – transferred to Kingston Rehabilitation in Perrysburg
Tim and Char Monroe – safe travels
Thank you for all your prayers and support! ~Tom Wiggins
Thank you to all the friends who sent surprise 65th Wedding Anniversary cards! ~Bob and Millie Hires
Thank you for your prayers for a successful surgery! ~Ana Nicholson
IMPORTANT – Plan to sign up this Sunday to attend a small group meetings: Small Group Meetings led by Pastor Mike are being held this month. The Pastor will share information and answer questions on A New Beginning Capital Campaign to relocate to a new building at 7115 Waterville Monclova Road. These meetings will last approximately one hour or less and be held in homes of our church family on a variety of dates and times from January 14 through January 27.
We have FIVE DIFFERENT sign-up sheets, ONE for EACH host family hanging on the bulletin boards. We ask you to please sign-up and attend one of these small group meetings.
Date Time Hosts
Mon. 1/14 7:00 pm Wiggins
Wed. 1/16 7:00 pm Martin
Thurs. 1/17 2:00 pm Gregorys
Sun. 1/20 4:00 pm Clarks
Mon. 1/21 6:30 pm Breens
There is also one scheduled for Sun. 1/27 for the youth group and their families. And one will be scheduled at Browning. If more are needed, we will add them, as necessary. Thank you to all!
SUNDAY!!!...What goes up... has to come down. As our Christmas season draws to an end, reluctantly it is time to take down all of our decorations. Much appreciation goes to all who helped to make our sanctuary a beautiful place of celebration for worship. After worship service this Sunday, we will be putting everything away. If you can, please stay to help - the more hands the quicker the job.
2019 Capital Campaign – Please join us for short presentations on the new building during these worship services:
January 13 Kickoff Presentation with Pastor Mike & Dawn Buskey
January 20 Campaign Moment from the Lectern with Charlene Monroe
January 27 Campaign Moment from the Lectern with Bob & Sue Deardurff
February 3 Capital Campaign Commitment Sunday
January Mission Focus is the Pregnancy Center of Greater Toledo. Our congregation has been providing hope and answers to women at the Pregnancy Center of Greater Toledo for a number of years. It is accomplished through the pregnancy test, the ultrasound, classes for men and women on pregnancy and parenting and even Bible Study classes. Lives are being saved, families are being restored, and hearts are being healed from the devastation of abortion. They so appreciate all that we have done. Let us show our support for this mission this month.
2018 Giving Statements: Your 2018 Giving Statements will be emailed on Saturday, January 5th. For those who receive hardcopies, they will be available for your pick–up on Sunday, January 6th on the shelf outside the Church Office. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Wiggins (419) 304-2254 or (financialsec@watervilleumc.org).
2019 Giving Envelopes: Your 2019 Giving Envelopes are available outside the Church Office. Please pick them up this Sunday, as it is quite expensive to mail them. In addition, we ask that you please use them for your giving. It really helps us keep accurate records. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Wiggins (419) 304-2254 or (financialsec@watervilleumc.org).
Maumee Watershed District Leadership Development Day will be held on Saturday, January 26th at Grace Church in Perrysburg. Fliers are available on the hallway bulletin board. There is a registration form on the flyer, or you can go to https://www.maumeewatershed.org/district/maumeewatershed/event/leadership-development-day-2019 to register. Everyone is welcome to attend The day will begin with registration/check-in at 8:30am and conclude around 2:30pm. The cost is $10 and includes a Keynote address, 2 workshops and lunch. We would love to have WUMC represented at this training!
Save the Date…..Sunday, April 7…Pancakes!!! More information to follow.
Sandy Clark, Secretary
Weekly E-Blast - Friday, December 28, 2018
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
This Sunday is MISSION JAR SUNDAY!
Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday, December 30 at 10:30 am:
Prelude – Christmas Rejoicing Medley – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Call to Worship
Hymn of Worship – Angels We Have Heard on High #238
Children’s Moment & Mission Jar
Anthem – Love Came Down - Sanctuary Choir
Offertory – Go, Tell It On the Mountain – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture – Psalms 146
Sermon – The Heart of Praising God – Pastor Mike
Closing Song – The Heart of Worship If you do not know this worship song or wish to listen, here is the utube link--- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-Zp586pvZg
Postlude – Carol of the Bells – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Terry Myers
Counters – Anna Banachowski & Pam Cook
Prayer and Praise:
Co Worker of Kim Breen – her co-worker’s father has been placed in hospice
Janet, Connie and Karl Kirkman’s sister-in-law
Charlie & Mary Ann Hansen and Tim & Char Monroe as they travel to visit Jeff Monroe
Ana Nicholson
The Family of Bill Shellenbarger, Mindy Rozelle’s grandpa
Bob Stearns
Susie’s Coats – We continue to collect gently used coats, all sizes, gloves, hats, scarves and blankets. Join us Sunday and see our results to date!
Save the Dates:
January 13: Kickoff Presentation with Pastor Mike and Dawn Buskey – Trade Show following service
January 20: Campaign Moment with Charlene Monroe
January 27: Campaign Moment with Bob & Sue Dearfurff
February 3: Commitment Sunday
Our journey continues, as we prepare for the next major steps toward “A New Beginning” . Besides these important dates, we will be having small group informational meetings between January 14th and January 27th that we encourage you to attend. Sign-up sheets, meeting details and other information will be coming in the near future. Please continue to pray for God’s guidance and direction in all that we do.
Recent Applications to the City of Waterville
We recently made applications to the City of Waterville. They were to request for the re-zoning our property from A-1 (agricultural) to R-1 (residential) and to request a ‘Special Use Permit’ to start construction on our property when and if we are ready within the next 12 months.
There will be meetings in January and February with the Waterville Planning Commission and Council. Watch The Ambassador and the Bulletin for information regarding the meeting dates and time. Please continue to pray for this process.
*NEW* MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY TO BEGIN JANUARY 14, 2019
Group: Woman’s Bible Study: It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way by Lysa Terkeurst
Meeting Place and Time: 306 Ridgepoint Circle, Waterville- Mondays at 7:00 pm– Beginning January 14 for 12 weeks
Contact Person: Delores Young 419-878-8238. **MUST CONTACT HER BY TODAY if you wish to participate**
Summary: Shares life-giving perspectives for finding strength when disappointments leave us shattered. Her Biblical insights combined with her own journey through the valley offer hope in the context of God's bigger story.
2018 Giving Statements: Your 2018 Giving Statements will be emailed on Saturday, January 5th. For those who receive hardcopies, they will be available for your pick–up on Sunday, January 6th on the shelf outside the Church Office. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Wiggins (419) 304-2254 or (financialsec@watervilleumc.org).
2019 Giving Envelopes: Your 2019 Giving Envelopes are available on the table at the Sanctuary Entrance. Please pick them up this Sunday, as it is quite expensive to mail them. In addition, we ask that you please use them for your giving. It really helps us keep accurate records. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Wiggins (419) 304-2254 or (financialsec@watervilleumc.org).
Holiday Schedule:
The Sunday morning Adult Bible Study and Tuesday evening Adult Bible Study will not be meeting this week.The Church Office will be closed Monday and Tuesday. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 2.
Sandy Clark, Secretary
Weekly E-Blast - Friday, December 21, 2018
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday, December 23 at 10:30 am:
Prelude – Carol Medley – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Lighting of the Advent Wreath – The Kirby Family
Call to Worship
Hymn of Worship – Hark! the Herald Angels Sing #240
Children’s Moment
Anthem – Manger Throne Medley – Sanctuary Choir
Offertory – Pat A Pan – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture – Luke 1:39-45
Sermon – Why Does God Bless Us? – Pastor Mike
Closing Hymn – What Child Is This? #219
Postlude – Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Brian McMillan
Counters – Ted Myers & Dan Breen
Prayer and Praise:
Stephanie Baker, Paul Buskey’s sister
Alex Hansen
Janet, Connie and Karl Kirkman’s sister-in-law
Jeff Monroe
The Family of Jane O’Shea
Bill Shellenbarger, Mindy Rozelle’s grandpa
Gary Waugh
Susie’s Coats - Watch for the wrapped Christmas box at each entrance at the Christmas Eve Service on Monday at 7:00 pm. We will be accepting financial donations for the December Mission Focus, Susie’s Coats!
Save the Dates!
January 13: Capital Campaign Kickoff Presentation with Pastor Mike and Dawn Buskey – Trade Show following service
January 20: Capital Campaign Moment with Charlene Monroe
January 27: Capital Campaign Moment with Bob & Sue Deardurff
February 3: Capital Campaign Commitment Sunday
Our journey continues, as we prepare for the next major steps toward “A New Beginning”. Besides these important dates, we will be having small group informational meetings between January 14th and January 27th that we encourage you to attend. Sign-up sheets, meeting details and other information will be coming in the near future. Please continue to pray for God’s guidance and direction in all that we do.
Recent Applications to the City of Waterville
We recently made applications to the City of Waterville. They were to request for the re-zoning our property from A-1 (agricultural) to R-1 (residential) and to request a ‘Special Use Permit’ to start construction on our property when and if we are ready within the next 12 months.
There will be meetings in January and February with the Waterville Planning Commission and Council. Watch The Ambassador and the Bulletin for information regarding the meeting dates and time. Please continue to pray for this process.
*NEW* MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY TO BEGIN JANUARY 14, 2019
Group: Woman’s Bible Study: It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way by Lysa Terkeurst
Meeting Place and Time: 306 Ridgepoint Circle, Waterville- Mondays at 7:00 pm– Beginning January 14 for 12 weeks
Contact Person: Delores Young 419-878-8238. **MUST CONTACT HER BY DECEMBER 28 if you wish to participate**
Summary: Shares life-giving perspectives for finding strength when disappointments leave us shattered. Her Biblical insights combined with her own journey through the valley offer hope in the context of God's bigger story.
2019 Giving Envelopes: Your 2019 Giving Envelopes are available on the table at the Sanctuary Entrance. Please make every effort to pick them up, as it is quite expensive to mail them. In addition, we ask that you please use them for your giving. It really helps us keep accurate records. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Wiggins (419) 304-2254 or (financialsec@watervilleumc.org).
Holiday Schedule Changes:
*The Sunday morning Adult Bible Study and Tuesday evening Adult Bible Study will not be meeting this week or next.
*The Church Office will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and will reopen Thursday, December 27.
Christmas Eve Service – Monday, December 24 at 7:00 pm - Please plan to join us for our Christmas Eve Service to celebrate the best gift of all, Jesus.
Sandy Clark, Secretary
Weekly E-Blast - Friday, December 14, 2018
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday, December 16 at 10:30 am:
Prelude – He Is Born, The Holy Child – Handbell Choir
Lighting of the Advent Wreath – The Hood Family
Call to Worship
Hymn of Worship – O Come, O Come, Emmanuel vs. 1,2 and 7 #211
Children’s Moment
Anthem – Infant Holy, Infant Lowly –Handbell & Sanctuary Choir
Offertory – Sing We Now Of Christmas – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Special Music – O Come, All Ye Faithful – Handbell & Sanctuary Choir
Scripture – Isaiah 12:2-6
Sermon – Do I Trust God? – Pastor Mike
Closing Hymn – Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus #196
Postlude – We Wish You a Merry Christmas – Handbell & Sanctuary Choir
Liturgist – Tom Quinn
Counters – Doug Smith & Kim Breen
Prayer and Praise
Marc Banachowski
Lynn Eicher and The Family of John Anspacher
Paulette Hogg, wife of Pastor Dave Hogg
Lynn – health concerns
Jane O’Shea, mother of Dennis O’Shea, 95 years old, resting at Hospice as she nears her end of life
Bill Shellenbarger, Mindy Rozelle’s husband’s grandfather
All WAN Bag recipients – pray for the spreading of the meaning of Christmas
Praises for Ann Brown and her improvements in health
Praises for the birth of Caleb Brint, grandson of Delores Young; born on Saturday, December 8!
Welcome A Neighbor - We have 12 WAN Bags to be delivered. They are in the sanctuary entrance. Please take one to a new neighbor and let the Lord do the rest!
SAVE THE DATES!
Jan. 13 Kickoff Presentation with Pastor Mike & Dawn Buskey
Jan. 20 Campaign Moment from the Lectern with Charlene Monroe
Jan. 27 Campaign Moment from the Lectern with Bob & Sue Deardurff
Feb. 3 Capital Campaign Commitment Sunday
Our journey continues, as we prepare for the next major steps toward “A New Beginning” . Besides these important dates, we will be having small group informational meetings between January 14th and January 27th that we encourage you to attend. Sign-up sheets, meeting details and other information will be coming in the near future. Please continue to pray for God’s guidance and direction in all that we do.
Recent Applications to the City of Waterville
We recently made applications to the City of Waterville. They were to request for the re-zoning our property from A-1 (agricultural) to R-1 (residential) and to request a ‘Special Use Permit’ to start construction on our property when and if we are ready within the next 12 months.
There will be meetings in January and February with the Waterville Planning Commission and Council. Watch The Ambassador and the Bulletin for information regarding the meeting dates and time. Please continue to pray for this process.
*NEW* MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY TO BEGIN JANUARY 14, 2019
Group: Woman’s Bible Study: It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way by Lysa Terkeurst
Meeting Place and Time: 306 Ridgepoint Circle, Waterville- Mondays at 7:00 pm– Beginning January 14 for 12 weeks
Contact Person: Delores Young 419-878-8238. **MUST CONTACT HER BY DECEMBER 28 if you wish to participate**
Summary: Shares life-giving perspectives for finding strength when disappointments leave us shattered. Her Biblical insights combined with her own journey through the valley offer hope in the context of God's bigger story.
2019 Giving Envelopes: Your 2019 Giving Envelopes are available on the table at the Sanctuary Entrance. Please make every effort to pick them up, as it is quite expensive to mail them. In addition, we ask that you please use them for your giving. It really helps us keep accurate records. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Wiggins (419) 304-2254 or (financialsec@watervilleumc.org).
December Mission Focus - Accepting new and gently used coats, all sizes, gloves, hats, scarves and blankets! Let’s tip the scale!
Last Sunday to order poinsettias!
Sandy Clark, Secretary
Weekly E-Blast - Friday, December 7, 2018
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
This Sunday is the Children’s Christmas Program, “Love Came Down at Christmas.” Please plan to join us!
Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday, December 9 at 10:30 am:
Prelude – Angels, from the Realms of Glory with Hark! the Herald Angels Sing – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Lighting of the Advent Wreath – The Przybylski Family
Call to Worship
Hymn of Worship – Go, Tell It on the Mountain #251
Offertory – What Child Is This? – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Children’s Christmas Program – “Love Came Down at Christmas” Written by Gail Marsh
Closing Prayer – Stephanie Shelton
Recessional - “Lift Up Your Eyes” by Danny Gokey
Liturgist – Pastor Mike
Counters – Tom Quinn and Jerry Robinson
Prayer and Praise
John Anspacher, father of a friend of Donna Martin
Marc Banachowski
Shirley Colyer, Keith Colyer’s mother – a recent serious illness and also continues to miss her husband who passed away this time of year five years ago
Jeff Long, son of Ben and Bobbie Long
Joanne Longnecker
7 year old neighbor girl of Penn and Char Pritchett, fighting a new serious illness
Beth and Todd Rossbach, a friend of Cara McMillan
Tonya Sheridan and her husband, Jay, and their 3 children
Prayer Quilts - Please plan to arrive early to take time to pray over the three prayer quilts we will have in the sanctuary this coming Sunday. They are for John Anspacher, Marc Banachowski and Shirley Colyer. May the know that God’s love is limitless and unending.
Cookies and Fellowship - We will have cookies and fellowship after the service! See you there!
The December Mission Focus is Susie’s Coats. We are accepting new and gently used coats, all sizes, gloves, hats, scarves and blankets. We are going to weigh the bags and report the weight!!! As always, the extravagant generosity of WUMC is shining brightly.
2019 Giving Envelopes: Your 2019 Giving Envelopes will be available on Sunday, December 9th on the table at the Sanctuary Entrance. Please make every effort to pick them up, as it is quite expensive to mail them. In addition, we ask that you please use them for your giving. It really helps us keep accurate records. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Wiggins (419) 304-2254 or (financialsec@watervilleumc.org).
Sandy Clark, Secretary
Weekly E-Blast - Friday, November 30, 2018
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday, December 2 at 10:30 am:
Mission Moment – Karen Longnecker
Prelude – A Medley of Bells – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Lighting of the Advent Wreath – The Hankins Family
Call to Worship
Hymn of Worship – Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee #89
Children’s Moment
Anthem – Room In My Heart for My Lord – Sanctuary Choir
Offertory – O Come, All Ye Faithful – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture – Psalm 25:1-10
Sermon – Trusting God – Pastor Mike
Celebration of Holy Communion
Closing Hymn – Only Trust Him #337
Postlude – Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Tom Quinn
Counters – Anna Banachowski & Pam Cook
Prayer and Praise
John Anspacher, father of a friend of Donna Martin
Marc Banachowski
Ann Brown
The Family of Margaret Hayes
Joanne Longnecker – There will be a prayer quilt for Joanne this Sunday
Kay McClure and her family as her dad, George, is declining in health and is ready to join the Lord and his wife, Marie, who passed away in February
Continued prayers for Tonya Sheridan and her husband, Jay, and their 3 children.
Operation Christmas Child - Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Many praises for the amazing response this year for Operation Christmas Child. The congregation of WUMC donated 211 shoeboxes-211 children whose lives and that of their family have been touched by our love and prayers. Please continue praying in the weeks ahead for the child that will be receiving your shoebox.
Total number of boxes collected: 1135 WOW!
Number of Volunteers: 19
Number of Volunteer Hours for the week: 69.5 (and there are actually many more than this!)
Total # of OCC Cartons delivered: 81 plus 3 smaller boxes.
Thank you to each and every one of you that helped packed boxes, donated monetarily, baked cookies, set up and tore down the packing party, set up and tore down the collection week site, loaded and delivered the crates, sat at the collection site during the week, found extra crates in moments of panic, and supported this ministry from day one! Your lives have truly touched others once again! Thank you.
Love Came Down at Christmas - The Children’s Christmas Program will be Sunday, December 9 during the Worship Service. We will have cookies and fellowship after the service! See you there!
COOKIE TIME!!!!!!!!!! Please sign up to bring cookies for the Cookie Fellowship after the Children’s Christmas Program on Sunday, December 9.
Toledo Seagate Food Bank this coming Wednesday, December 5. Meet at the church at 9:30 am if you can help.
Sandy Clark, Secretary