Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
A special thank you to the members of Scout Troop #101 for their participation in last Sunday’s Worship Service.
WORSHIP SERVICE THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2018 at 10:30 AM:
The Gathering of God’s People
Prelude – Holy, Holy, Holy / Worthy of Worship - Olga Topuzova-Meade
Welcome
Call to Worship
Song of Worship – Worthy is the Lamb
Children’s Moment
Anthem – Shall We Gather at the River - Sanctuary Choir
Scripture – Mark 1:29-39
Sermon – Becoming Whole and Set Free – Pastor Mike
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Offertory – Camp Meeting Medley / There Is Power In The Blood & Leaning On The Everlasting Arms - Olga Topuzova Meade
Doxology
Offering Dedication Prayer
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Celebration of Holy Communion – In Pews
Hymn – I Come with Joy #617
Benediction
Postlude – Majesty - Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – David Landis
PRAYER REQUESTS
Brandon Chase–Active Duty
Amy Banachowski
Family of Russell Eldridge
Alta Damron
Solveigh Keene
Ron and Lou Peyton
John Richards
Nadia Taylor
Jody Stein & Baby Tyler
Jennifer & Baby Wesley
Prayer Quilt – Before or after service, please stop by the Prayer Quilt for Alvera Fishbaugh to say a prayer and tie a knot. Alvera is the Grandmother of Keith and Elaine Colyer’s Daughter-In-Law.
THIS SUNDAY!!!
You are invited to a "trade fair" unveiling of WUMC's proposed new Church design!
When: February 4th or 11th, 2018 immediately following the 10:30 am service
Where: Fellowship Hall
What: Presenters at each of the 7 booths will walk you through the important design aspects of this exciting new Church design. Pizza, finger foods & beverages will be served. Child care is available for infants to kindergarteners.
FEBRUARY 2018 MISSION FOCUS – FREEDOM SCHOOL
OUR FEBRUARY MISSION FOCUS is Freedom School. A Freedom School is a six-week Monday through Friday reading and enrichment program developed by the Children’s Defense Fund in 1995. This Program has a proven track record for increasing reading levels from 1.4 to 2.2 grade levels over two to three summers for children that participate in the Freedom School. Freedom Schools were birthed as a vision to the end of what was known as the “cradle to prison pipeline.” We know there is a direct correlation between third grade reading test scores and incarceration in adulthood for at-risk children in our urban areas. The Maumee Watershed District of the United Methodist Church is hosting a Freedom School at The Friendly Center in Toledo. The school will start June 18th and conclude July 27th. Our gift will be helping to provide funds to send one or more children to school. The school hosts 50 children from K-12. It costs $1000.00 to send one child. The school also will need volunteers for mentoring. There will be more details to come in the next few months. Let’s try to better a child’s life with your contribution.
Services Schedule
February 14: 6:00 – 9:00 am Ash Wednesday Church Sanctuary Communion and Imposition of Ashes
1:00 pm Ash Wednesday Worship Service @ Browning Harmony Hall – All Invited
March 29: 6:00 pm Maundy Thursday Dinner and Holy Communion in the Basement
March 30: 12:00 pm Good Friday Cross Walk - Meet in the back of the church
April 1: Sunrise Service - To Be Announced
10:30 am Easter Worship Celebration
Prayer Time on Sundays from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary
LADIES MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
Meeting Place: 11040 Villacort Lane (neighborhood behind Whitehouse Post Office)
Day and Time: Mondays at 7:00 PM
Contact Person: Delores Young 419-878-8238
Study: When God Rewrites Your Story
Summary: When God Rewrites Your Story is 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 character’s included are Abraham and Sarah, Jacob, Naomi, Daniel, Peter, and the woman caught in adultery.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Meeting Place: Fireside Room
Day and Time: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
Contact Person: Pastor Mike 419-878-3645
Study: Daniel, Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy
Summary: This 12-week DVD study is led by Beth Moore and has been a moving study for men and women alike. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.
M&M BIBLE Study invites you to join us in helping at the Seagate Food Bank
Group: M&M’s (Mary and Martha)
Meeting Place and Time: Community Room/Wednesdays @ 9:30 AM
Contact Persons: Connie Kirkman or Cindy Box
Current Study: “GIDEON, Your Weakness, God’s Strength” by Priscilla Shirer
Summary: “If you have ever struggled with insecurity or had trouble accepting your limitations, this study will help you see how God can use your weakness to unlock His strength. Yes, Gideon can attest – weakness is a gift. Join us for a Bible study that will open your eyes to a brand new perspective on yourself, God, and Gideon.”
B&B STUDY
Group: Thursday Morning B & B (Bible and Breakfast)
Meeting Place and Time: Dales in Waterville/Thursdays at 7:30 am
Contact Persons: Jim Page – 419-343-0714; Tom Wiggins – 419-304-2254
Current Study/Book: My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
Summary: This book provides thought-provoking meditations to cultivate a closer walk with God. Readers can gain a fresh perspective on how to grow in faith as they discover more about God and their relationship in Him.
Operation Christmas Child
We are gathering OCC monthly donations for a packing party again this year when collection week rolls around in 2018. This past November, we packed 67 shoeboxes to add our totals with this packing party!
February Collection Items:
~Watch for end of month sales on hats, gloves, and scarves~
Pray for shopping wisdom as you purchase these monthly items and the items for your own boxes for collection in November. The Lord knows the children who will receive your gifts and He can guide your shopping adventures to exactly what will meet needs and give joy.
These children may never receive another shoebox of gifts and love again. They deserve new items to open and cherish.
As you collect items for the year, please remember that boys ages 10 to 14 are painfully under represented. Let’s see what we can do to change that this year.
Once again this year, the Anthony Wayne Spirit of Giving will be having their Annual Spaghetti dinner. The fundraiser is Friday, February 16 at Anthony Wayne High School. Save the date and help students and staff of AWHS raise funds to support others in the district with catastrophic illnesses. The dinner is from 4:30-8:00 PM in the high school cafeteria. Tickets are $5.00 each and can be picked up at any school in the Anthony Wayne District. Help us take care of our Anthony Wayne Family.
Fellowship Ministry
We are in need of a volunteer to oversee the Fellowship Ministry. This is an important time when we visit with guests, members, friends and family; share our concerns or a story over a cup of coffee, before we continue with our week. This person would make sure there is food available and make sure there are people signed up to make coffee, set out the treats, and clean up. Maybe consider sharing this responsibility with a friend. Please contact the Church office at 419-878-3645, if you are interested in serving in this ministry.
PEANUT BUTTER JARS
Happy tails wagging saying “THANK YOU!” to all who have donated peanut butter jars for the Humane Society. Please continue to place un-scraped jars in the basket on the shelf by the church office.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives:
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
There is no law against these things!
Sandy Clark
Secretary Thursday/Friday