News for September 7, 2018

Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,

WORSHIP SERVICE THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 at 10:30 AM:                               

The Gathering of God’s People

Welcome

Prelude – Christian’s, We Have Met To Worship – Olga Topuzova-Meade

Invocation

Song of Worship – I Will Follow –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ohvhmGSfxI

Children’s Moment and Third Grade Bible Presentation – Stephanie Shelton

Scripture – Genesis 12:1-4 and Hebrews 11:8-12

Sermon – God’s Call – Pastor Mike

Hymn of Worship – Take Up Thy Cross – vs 1&4 #415

Sharing of God’s Tithes and Offerings

Offertory – Joshua Fit The Battle of Jericho – Olga Topuzova-Meade

Doxology

Offertory and Dedication Prayer

Prayers of God’s People

The Lord’s Prayer

Closing Hymn – Jesus Calls Us - #398

Benediction

Postlude – To God Be The Glory – Olga Topuzova-Meade

Liturgist – Pastor Mike and Nadia Taylor

Counters – Anna Banachowski & Pam Cook

PRAYER REQUESTS

The Amspaugh Family  -- John, Rhonda, Nick and Caroline

Delores Davies

Pastor Mike Denman

Alex Hansen

Chris May’s Mom and family

Ana Nicholson's son

PRAISES!

Isabella and Gabriella are doing great!  Thank you for all your prayers.

God is so good!  Praises that the “unexpected” procedure Dan Breen had was a success!

IMPORTANT DATES

THIS Sunday, September 9 there will be a Trade Fair immediately following the Worship Service.  Join us to see new building presentation with all the updates and budget numbers.

The following Sunday, September 16 there will be a Special Church Conference immediately following the worship service.  We will be voting on the New Building Design and reviewing the next steps.

Operation Christmas Child - We Are Collecting!!!

Socks, gloves, t-shirts and soft clothing. 

Roche de Beouf

Your help is needed to staff the Operation Christmas Child booth at the Roche de Boeuf Festival on September 22. 

New Bible Studies begin next week!  Was your plan to start one in the fall?  Join us for fellowship and help to learn God’s Call for your life.  See below:

 Group:  Adult Bible Study

Meeting Place and Time:  Fireside Room – Sundays at 9:00 am   Contact Person:  Pastor Mike – 419-469-0156

New Study: Facing the Unknown – Mark Batterson

Summary:  Many people feel like their life leads them from one path to the next with no certainty. Is this the right job?  Is he or she “the one?” Is now the time to have kids? What do I do now?  Am I even on the right path?  In this study, we see Abraham living in the 21st century and ask, what might he think and feel with the incredible steps of faith God asked him to take. The Study will begin with a focus on God’s Call; then on to God’s Covenant, God’s Timing and God’s Provision. 

Group:  Woman’s Bible Study

Meeting Place and Time:  306 Ridgepoint Circle, Waterville- Mondays at 7:00 pm–September 10 through November 26

Contact Person:  Delores Young 419-878-8238. 

New Study:  Finding God in Desperate Moments

Summary:  Jesus demonstrated the presence and power of God by performing miracles.   Yet these miracles also have in common human desperation. This study will open our eyes to our need for Him and how weakness is an invitation for God to work powerfully in our lives.

Group:  Adult Bible Study

Meeting Place and Time:  Fireside Room –Tuesday at 7:00 pm   Contact Person:  Pastor Mike – 419-469-0156

New Study: Facing the Unknown – Mark Batterson

Summary:  Many people feel like their life leads them from one path to the next with no certainty. Is this the right job?  Is he or she “the one?” Is now the time to have kids? What do I do now?  Am I even on the right path?  In this study, we see Abraham living in the 21st century and ask, what might he think and feel with the incredible steps of faith God asked him to take. The Study will begin with a focus on God’s Call; then on to God’s Covenant, God’s Timing and God’s Provision. 

 Group:  M&M (Mary and Martha) Bible Study

Meeting Place and Time:  Wednesdays at 9:30 am

Contact Persons:  Connie Kirkman at 419-878-6096 or Cindy Box at 419-877-5031

Current Study:  We will pick our new study this week.

 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: 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. 

In days to come, please walk the new building site, praying for the project, new opportunities and activities it will bring and for God’s continuing guidance and direction in all that we do.

Sandy Clark

Secretary Thursday/Friday