News for September 21, 2017
DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF WATERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,
This is a great opportunity
Heart-to-Heart: As Your Parents Age
This coming Sunday!
September 24, 2017 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Caring for your aging parents can have a significant impact on your personal finances as well as your family relationships.Recent surveys of caregivers revealed that many caregivers put aside their own needs in order to assist their parents.Starting conversations with your parents before there is an emergency can help make this situation be smoother and less stressful for everyone. However, having those conversations may not be easy. Heart-to-Heart: As your parents Age is a workshop designed to give you tips and tools to help start those necessary conversations. In this workshop you will gain a better understanding of:
The impact caregiving can have on your relationships and finances.
What key information is helpful so you can provide support when needed.
Tips to help initiate healthy conversations with your parents.
Through sharing information and understanding your parents’ vision at this point in their life, you can deepen your relationship with them and become more prepared to help provide the support they need when –and how- they want it, while maintaining your life and goals.
While this workshop is designed for adult children who will become caregivers for their parents, it can also be helpful for the parents with adult children to attend to help them understand the issues as well. It is also written to be general enough for senior citizens without children who are concerned about how to arrange for the care they may need in the future. In short, there is relevant information in this workshop for everyone who looks forward to living well into their retirement years.
ANNUAL ROCHE DE BOUEF FESTIVAL in Waterville. TOMORROW! Saturday Sept 23rd.
We are inviting the community to join us in the Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox ministry. We will be handing out OCC shoeboxes and flyers about the project.! Stop by and see us!
National Collection week is Nov. 13-30
MISSION JAR THIS SUNDAY! DO NOT FORGET YOUR CHANGE!
WORSHIP SERVICE FOR SUNDAY, SEP 24:
Prelude – Canon of Grace –Bell Choir
Welcome
Call to Worship
Song of Worship – Lord, I Lift Your Name On High.
Children’s Moment – Mission Jar
Anthem- Assurance –Sanctuary Choir
Scripture – Matthew 6:25-34
Sermon – Overcoming Anxiety – Pastor Mike
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Offertory – All Creatures of Our God and King/ All Hail the Power of Jesus Name - Olga Topuzova Meade
Doxology
Offertory and Dedication Prayer
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn - This is My Fathers World
Benediction
Choral Benediction - A Closing Prayer - Sanctuary Choir
Postlude - Great Is the Lord - Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist - Dave Landis
Continue to pray for Victims of Natural Disasters
Peace In North Korea
Barb Page
Brandon Chase – Active Duty
Joe Scheub
Stafford Family- Loss of Nancy
Natalie Przybylski
Nancy Stafford Family
Sunday School and Tuesday Night Bible Study
Tuesday, September 26 at 7:00 pm in the church basement and on Sunday, October 1, Adult Sunday School, in the church basement will Start a 3 part Study, Do Not be Anxious by John Piper. This study will explore what God says about anxiety in Matthew 6:24-27.
M&M's (which is an abbreviation for Mary and Martha) will have their Bible Study Wednesdays at 9:30 AM in the balcony room. All ladies are invited to join us for a study called "Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus". Nabeel Qureshi was a former Muslim who shares the evidence that led him from Islam to Christianity. For more information about our study or the M&M's schedule, please feel free to see Connie Kirkman or Cindy Box.
Diabetes Management Classes 6:00-7:00 pm Monday Nights in the church community room on the first floor.
This is a YMCA program that is free. It is a very helpful program. There are 4 weeks remaining.
Each class looks at one area of living with Diabetes. Missing a class does not impact the other classes.
B&B Bible Study ( Bible and Breakfast) on Thursday Mornings at 7:30 Pub & Grub (Formerly known as Papoo’s Restaurant in Whitehouse.
CHERRY STREET MISSION
If you are interested in helping out with the Cherry Street Mission. Here is a link that you can access for more information. , https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0005&console_type=event&ht=1
Please copy and paste the link into your browser.
Are you an organizer? Do you love weddings? Do we have an opportunity for YOU!
WUMC is seeking a Church Wedding Coordinator. This position is part time and paid by the bridal party. The Coordinator will help to ensure the wedding ceremony at Waterville United Methodist Church is a memorable experience for the bride, the groom and their guests. Interested parties should contact Char Hansen for additional information at Charlene.Hansen@live.com.
SEPTEMBER 2017 MISSION FOCUS
UMCOR Operating Budget
September’s Mission Focus will be to support the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s operating
Budget. None of the funds they collect for other mission projects through this agency
(school kits, health kits, disaster response efforts, etc.) covers any of their operational costs, so 100% of the gifts they receive for mission projects goes directly to the projects themselves. And, unlike the
rest of Global Ministries in the United Methodist Church, UMCOR does not receive apportionment funds to cover its administrative costs. In order to keep this wonderful world-wide blessing we need to support their behind-the-scene efforts for UMCOR. Mission envelopes are located in the pew racks for your financial gifts.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES - Our collection items for the month of September is socks, gloves, t-shirts, sleeveless tops, pajamas, scarves, mini umbrellas, any small clothes items.
FELLOWSHIP HOST
We need Fellowship hosts. A fellowship host is responsible for setting up the fellowship hour, and cleaning up after.
PEANUT BUTTER JARS
We are collecting Peanut Butter Jars for the Humane Society There is a basket on the shelf by the church office. It is a nice treat for the dogs to have the un-scraped Peanut Butter Jar.
In His Steps,
Leanne Dunn
News for September 14, 2017
DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF WATERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,
WORSHIP SERVICE FOR SUNDAY, SEP 17:
Prelude –I Will Enter His Gates/ This Is The Day - Olga Topuzova-Meade
Welcome
Choir Introduction My Life Is In You Lord
Call to Worship
Song of Worship – My Life Is in You Lord.
Children’s Moment – 3rd Grade Bible presentation. Stephanie Shelton
Anthem As the Deer- Sanctuary Choir
Scripture – Matthew 18:21-35
Sermon –How to Forgive
Offertory - Great Is Thy Faithfulness - Olga Topuzova Meade
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Doxology
Offertory and Dedication Prayer -
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn- My Hope is Built
Benediction
Postlude- Shine On Us- Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Tom Quinn
September Copy of Better Families is now located in the Church Foyer. Pick your copy up this Sunday.
Continue to pray for Victims of Natural Disasters
Peace In North Korea
Barb Page
Brandon Chase – Active Duty
Joe Scheub
Stafford Family- Loss of Nancy
Natalie Przybylski
WUMC WORKDAY THIS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16
We need 18-20 Volunteers to help remove leaves & debris from bushes, AC units, window wells and surrounding areas. We need to trim bushes & Low hanging branches, clean entrance lights; elevator, front porch. Wash windows. Painting (remove kitchen/fellowship hall storms-clean and paint. Clean and remove flowerbeds for the winter, and other duties as assigned. Donuts and Coffee Provided!
Please let Penn Pritchett know you will help and /or sign the volunteer sheet on the bulletin board outside the church office.
Thank you, Trustees
Sunday School and Tuesday Night Bible Study
Tuesday, September 26 at 7:00 pm in the church basement and on Sunday, October 1, Adult Sunday School, in the church basement will Start a 3 part Study, Do Not be Anxious by John Piper. This study will explore what God says about anxiety in Matthew 6:24-27.
M&M's (which is an abbreviation for Mary and Martha) will have their first Bible Study session this coming Wednesday at 9:30 AM in the balcony room. All ladies are invited to join us for a study called "Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus". Nabeel Qureshi was a former Muslim who shares the evidence that led him from Islam to Christianity. For more information about our study or the M&M's schedule, please feel free to see Connie Kirkman or Cindy Box.
Diabetes Management Classes 6:00-7:00 pm Monday Nights in the church community room on the first floor.
This is a YMCA program that is free. It is a very helpful program. There are 5 weeks remaining.
Each class looks at one area of living with Diabetes. Missing a class does not impact the other classes.
This is a great opportunity
Heart-to-Heart: As Your Parents Age
September 24, 2017 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Caring for your aging parents can have a significant impact on your personal finances as well as your family relationships.
Recent surveys of caregivers revealed that many caregivers put aside their own needs in order to assist their parents.
Starting conversations with your parents before there is an emergency can help make this situation
be smoother and less stressful for everyone. However, having those conversations may not be easy.
Heart-to-Heart: As your parents Age is a workshop designed to give you tips and tools to help start
those necessary conversations. In this workshop you will gain a better understanding of:
The impact caregiving can have on your relationships and finances.
What key information is helpful so you can provide support when needed.
Tips to help initiate healthy conversations with your parents.
Through sharing information and understanding your parents’ vision at this point in their life, you can deepen
your relationship with them and become more prepared to help provide the support they need when –and how- they want it, while maintaining your life and goals.
While this workshop is designed for adult children who will become caregivers for their parents, it can also be helpful for the parents with adult children to attend to help them understand the issues as well. It is also written to be general enough for senior citizens without children who are concerned about how to arrange for the care they may need in the future. In short, there is relevant information in this workshop for everyone who looks forward to living well into their retirement years
Are you an organizer? Do you love weddings? Do we have an opportunity for YOU!
WUMC is seeking a Church Wedding Coordinator. This position is part time and paid by the bridal party. The Coordinator will help to ensure the wedding ceremony at Waterville United Methodist Church is a memorable experience for the bride, the groom and their guests. Interested parties should contact Char Hansen for additional information at Charlene.Hansen@live.com.
SEPTEMBER 2017 MISSION FOCUS
UMCOR Operating budget
September’s Mission Focus will be to support the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s operating
Budget. None of the funds they collect for other mission projects through this agency
(school kits, health kits, disaster response efforts, etc.) covers any of their operational costs, so 100% of
the gifts they receive for mission projects goes directly to the projects themselves. And, unlike the
rest of Global Ministries in the United Methodist Church, UMCOR does not receive apportionment funds
to cover its administrative costs. In order to keep this wonderful world-wide blessing we need to support
their behind-the-scene efforts for UMCOR. Mission envelopes are located in the pew racks for your financial gifts.
ANNUAL ROCHE DE BOUEF FESTIVAL in Waterville. We are inviting the community to join us in the Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox ministry. We will be handing out OCC shoeboxes and flyers about the project. We are asking volunteers to help cover the booth for two-hour shifts on Sept 23. Sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Please consider helping us impact more children around the worlds and share God’s word with this unique ministry!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES
- Our collection items for the month of September will be socks, gloves, t-shirts, sleeveless tops, pajamas, scarves, mini umbrellas, any small clothes items.
National Collection week is Nov. 13-30
FELLOWSHIP HOST
We need Fellowship host. A fellowship host is responsible for setting up the fellowship hour, and cleaning up after.
PEANUT BUTTER JARS
We are collecting Peanut Butter Jars for the Humane Society There is a basket on the shelf by the church office. It is a nice treat for the dogs to have the un-scraped Peanut butter left in the jar.
In His Steps,
Leanne Dunn
News for September 7, 2017
DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF WATERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,
WORSHIP SERVICE FOR SUNDAY, SEP 10:
Prelude –Exalted Medley Olga Topuzova-Meade
Welcome
Song of Worship – You Are My King.
Children’s Moment – 3rd Grade Bible presentation. Stephanie Shelton
Special Music- Nadia Taylor
Scripture – Romans 13: 8-14
Sermon –How Do I Love My Neighbor
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Offertory O, How I Love Jesus - Olga Topuzova Meade
Doxology
Offertory and Dedication Prayer -
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus
Benediction
Postlude- All Creatures of Our God and King- Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Dave Landis
SPECIAL PRAYER THIS SUNDAY FOR HURICANE HARVEY, & HURICANE IRMA VICTIMS, THE EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO AND THE NUCLEAR THREATS STEMMING FROM PLACES SUCH AS NORTH KOREA.
THERE WILL BE NO ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Please meet at 9:00 AM in the sanctuary.
Now is the time to come together and pray. God desires for us to be faithful and call out to him in a time of need. It Says in 2 Chronicles 7:14 Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.
Please join us this Sunday @ 9:00 am with a heart of compassion, coming forth before the Throne of God, and lifting those up who need our desperate prayers right now.
Hurricane Victims
North Korea Issues
Mexico Earthquake
Barb Page –
Natalie Przybylski
John Scheub –
Brandon Chase- Active duty
Theresa Heslett- Damaged Home in Texas
Exciting News!!!!
Nadia Taylor has been hired as our Minister of Music. Please join us this Sunday for a Reception to welcome Nadia to our church immediately following service. Nadia will be sharing in special music this Sunday
The weekly B&B Bible Study will be getting back together on Thursday, Sept 14, 7:30am at the Pub & Grubb in Whitehouse (formerly known as Papoo’s). Everyone is welcome. Please join our us.
Upper Room is available on the Table in Church Foyer
Church Wedding Coordinator
Are you an organizer? Do you love weddings? Do we have an opportunity for YOU!
WUMC is seeking a Church Wedding Coordinator. This position is part time and paid by the bridal party. The Coordinator will help to ensure the wedding ceremony at Waterville United Methodist Church is a memorable experience for the bride, the groom and their guests. Interested parties should contact Char Hansen for additional information at Charlene.Hansen@live.com.
SEPTEMBER 2017 MISSION FOCUS
UMCOR Operating budget
September’s Mission Focus will be to support the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s operating budget by making a donation. None of the funds they collect for other mission projects through this agency (school kits, health kits, disaster response efforts, etc.) covers any of their operational costs, so 100% of the gifts they receive for mission projects goes directly to the projects themselves. And, unlike the rest of Global Ministries in the United Methodist Church, UMCOR does not receive apportionment funds to cover its administrative costs.
So, in order to keep this wonderful world-wide blessing we need to support their behind-the-scene efforts for UMCOR. Mission envelopes are located in the pew racks for your financial gifts. There will be a special Offering taking place Sept 10 for UMCOR.
WUMC WORKDAY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16
We need 18-20 Volunteers to help remove leaves & debris from bushes, AC units, window wells and surrounding areas. We need to trim bushes & Low hanging branches, clean entrance lights; elevator, front porch. Wash windows. Painting (remove kitchen/fellowship hall storms-clean and paint. Clean and remove flowerbeds for the winter, and other duties as assigned. Donuts and Coffee Provided! Please let Penn Pritchett know you will help and /or sign the volunteer sheet on the bulletin board outside the church office.
Thank you, Trustees
ANNUAL ROCHE DE BOUEF FESTIVAL in Waterville. We are inviting the community to join us in the Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox ministry. We will be handing out OCC shoeboxes and flyers about the project. We are asking volunteers to help cover the booth for two-hour shifts on Sept 23. Sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Please consider helping us impact more children around the worlds and share God’s word with this unique ministry!
National Collection week is Nov. 13-30
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES - Our collection items for the month of September will be socks, gloves, t-shirts, sleeveless tops, pajamas, scarves, mini umbrellas, any small clothes items.
FELLOWSHIP HOST
We need Fellowship host. A fellowship host is responsible for setting up the fellowship hour, and cleaning up after.
USHERS WANTED
We need ushers to greet. This is an important ministry in the church. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway.
PEANUT BUTTER JARS
We are collecting Peanut Butter Jars for the Humane Society There is a basket on the shelf by the church office. It is a nice treat for the dogs to have the un-scraped Peanut butter left in the jar.
In His Steps,
Leanne Dunn
News for September 1, 2017
DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF WATERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,
WORSHIP SERVICE FOR SUNDAY, SEP 3:
Prelude –Old Time Religion Olga Topuzova-Meade
Welcome
Mission Moment – John Nicholson
Song of Worship – This Is the Day Of New Beginnings.
Children’s Moment –
Scripture – Romans 12:1-8
Sermon –Am I Of Any Value
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Jesus Is All the World to Me - Olga Topuzova Meade
Doxology
Offertory and Dedication Prayer -
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Celebration of Holy Communion – Prayer of Confession
Hymn - Bind Us Together
Benediction
Postlude- Holy, Holy, Holy- Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Tom Quinn
PRAYER GROUP
Prayer group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday in the Sanctuary. Prayer is a vital part of ministry.
Hurricane Victims
Barb Page –
Natalie Przybylski
John Scheub – Injury’s due to a fall off of a ladder.
Brandon Chase- Active duty
Robin Cutcher & Family – Loss of a Brother
Exciting News!!!!
Nadia Taylor has been hired as our Minister of Music. Please join us Sept 10th for a Reception to welcome Nadia to our church immediately following service. Nadia will be sharing in special music Sept. 10
Don’t forget to pick up your August Copy of “ Better Families” Located on the table in church Foyer.
Upper Room is now available on the Table in Church Foyer
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Are you an organizer? Do you love weddings? Do we have an opportunity for YOU!
WUMC is seeking a Church Wedding Coordinator. This position is part time and paid by the bridal party. The Coordinator will help to ensure the wedding ceremony at Waterville United Methodist Church is a memorable experience for the bride, the groom and their guests. Interested parties should contact Char Hansen for additional information at Charlene.Hansen@live.com.
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO MAKE 36 CUPCAKES
Stephanie needs a volunteer to make 36 cupcakes for Sunday School on September 10. They can just be plain cupcakes with frosting and Stephanie will add an animal decoration on top. If interested, please contact Stephanie at 567-202-5035 or sshelton171@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 2017 MISSION FOCUS
UMCOR Operating budget
September’s Mission Focus will be to support the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s operating
budget by making a donation. None of the funds they collect for other mission projects through this agency
(school kits, health kits, disaster response efforts, etc.) covers any of their operational costs, so 100% of
the gifts they receive for mission projects goes directly to the projects themselves. And, unlike the
rest of Global Ministries in the United Methodist Church, UMCOR does not receive apportionment funds
to cover its administrative costs.
So, in order to keep this wonderful world-wide blessing we need to support their behind-the-scene efforts for UMCOR.
Mission envelopes are located in the pew racks for your financial gifts.
There will be a special Offering taking place Sept 10 for UMCOR.
WUMC WORKDAY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16
We need 18-20 Volunteers to help remove leaves & debris from bushes, AC units, window wells and surrounding areas.
We need to trim bushes & Low hanging branches, clean entrance lights; elevator, front porch. Wash windows. Painting
(remove kitchen/fellowship hall storms-clean and paint. Clean and remove flowerbeds for the winter,
and other duties as assigned. Donuts and Coffee Provided!
Please let Penn Pritchett know you will help and /or sign the volunteer sheet on the bulletin board outside the church office.
Thank you, Trustees
ANNUAL ROCHE DE BOUEF FESTIVAL in Waterville. We are inviting the community to join us in the Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox ministry. We will be handing out OCC shoeboxes and flyers about the project. We are asking volunteers to help cover the booth for two-hour shifts on Sept 23. Sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Please consider helping us impact more children around the worlds and share God’s word with this unique ministry!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES
Our collection items for the month of September will be socks, gloves, t-shirts, sleeveless tops, pajamas, scarves, mini umbrellas, any small clothes items.
National Collection week is Nov. 13-30
FELLOWSHIP HOST
We need Fellowship host. A fellowship host is responsible for setting up the fellowship hour, and cleaning up after.
USHERS WANTED
We need ushers to greet. This is an important ministry in the church. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway.
PEANUT BUTTER JARS
We are collecting Peanut Butter Jars for the Humane Society There is a basket on the shelf by the church office. It is a nice treat for the dogs to have the un-scraped Peanut butter left in the jar.
In His Steps,
Leanne Dunn
Secretary Thursday/Friday
Waterville UMC
102 North Fifth Street
Waterville, OH 43566
News for August 25, 2017
DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF WATERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,
WORSHIP SERVICE FOR SUNDAY, AUG 27:
Prelude –Tis So Sweet To Trust in Jesus/Trust and Obey/This is the Day- Olga Topuzova-Meade
Welcome
Opening prayer
Song of Worship – Here I Am, Lord
Children’s Moment – Mission Jar
Special Music- Ted Myers
Scripture – Romans 12:1-8
Sermon –“Becoming New”
Hymn – I am Thine O Lord
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Doxology
Offertory and Dedication Prayer -
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn –“Take My Life and Let it Be”
Benediction
Postlude- His Name is Wonderful - Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Dave Landis
PRAYER GROUP
Prayer group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday in the Sanctuary. Prayer is a vital part of ministry.
Barb Page – Recovery from Surgery
Natalie Przybylski
John Scheub – Radiation for lymphoma
Cathy Landis is requesting prayer for her son-in-law his wife Alissa and the boys. He is serving our country for the next 9 Months.
Peg Briggs-
Exciting News!!!!
Nadia Taylor has been hired as our Minister of Music. She will be starting in September.
Don’t forget to pick up your August Copy of “ Better Families” Located on the table in church Foyer.
Upper Room is now available on the Table in Church Foyer
MISSION JAR IS This SUNDAY
Are you an organizer? Do you love weddings? Do we have an opportunity for YOU!
WUMC is seeking a Church Wedding Coordinator. This position is part time and paid by the bridal party. The Coordinator will help to ensure the wedding ceremony at Waterville United Methodist Church is a memorable experience for the bride, the groom and their guests. Interested parties should contact Char Hansen for additional information at Charlene.Hansen@live.com.
VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO MAKE 36 CUPCAKES
Stephanie needs a volunteer to make 36 cupcakes for Sunday School on September 10. They can just be plain cupcakes with frosting and Stephanie will add an animal decoration on top. If interested, please contact Stephanie at 567-202-5035 or sshelton171@gmail.com
AUGUST 2017 MISSION FOCUS
HEALTH
KITS
In the Face of natural disasters, violence, or grinding poverty Hygiene kits can mean the difference between sickness and health for struggling families. For several years, WUMC has gathered items for hygiene kits and this month we will be asking for your help in donating items from the list below.
Your support makes a tremendous difference in the lives of so many people both here at home and around the world. Each kit represents a person whose life will be changed because of the simple items contained within. .
• One hand towel measuring approximately 15x20 to 16x 32 (no fingertip, bath, dish towel, or microfiber)
• One Washcloth
• One wide-tooth comb removed from the package
• One finger nail or toenail clipper removed from the package
• One bath size bar of soap in the wrapper
• One toothbrush in the package
• 10 standard size Band-Aids
All items need to fit inside a one-gallon zipper closure bag with air removed.
DO NOT add any extra items. DO NOT add any toothpaste. Toothpaste has an expiration date and would expire before possible delivery.
5K Run/Walk UPDATE
The Waterville UMC Team walked with approximately 250 other Participants to raise $29,000 and counting. All proceeds go to The Pregnancy Center of Toledo. The team would like to thank everyone who supported them in this endeavor. The support and contributions you gave are appreciated. Our team won an award for the Best Financial Support! Way to go Waterville UMC!
ANNUAL ROCHE DE BOUEF FESTIVAL in Waterville. We are inviting the community to join us in the Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox ministry. We will be handing out OCC shoeboxes and flyers about the project. We are asking volunteers to help cover the booth for two-hour shifts on Sept 23. Sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Please consider helping us impact more children around the worlds and share God’s word with this unique ministry!
National Collection week is Nov. 13-30
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES - Our collection items for the month of August will be School Supplies – crayons, pencils, sharpeners, paper, ruler, colored pencils, scissors, calculators, learning books, index cards, small notebooks, pencil cases, small paint kits with brushes
FELLOWSHIP HOST
The sign-up sheet is on hallway bulletin board.
PEANUT BUTTER JARS
We are collecting Peanut Butter Jars for the Humane Society There is a basket on the shelf by the church office. It is a nice treat for the dogs to have the un-scraped Peanut butter left in the jar.
In His Steps,
Leanne Dunn
Secretary Thursday/Friday
Waterville UMC
102 North Fifth Street
Waterville, OH 43566
News for August 18, 2017
Good Afternoon!!
DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF WATERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,
WORSHIP SERVICE FOR SUNDAY, AUG 20:
Prelude –Brethren, We have met to Worship- Olga Topuzova-Meade
Welcome
Call to Worship
Song of Worship – Freely, Freely
Children’s Moment – With Pastor Mike
Scripture – Mathew 15:21-28
Sermon –“Persistent Faith”
Hymn - Standing on the Promises
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Offertory – On the Jericho Road- Olga Topuzova-Meade
Doxology
Offertory and Dedication Prayer -
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Closing Song –“This is a Day of New Beginnings”
Benediction
Postlude- Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise - Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Tom Quinn
PRAYER GROUP
Prayer group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday in the Sanctuary. Prayer is a vital part of ministry.
Barb Page
Bob Lammon- Fireworks accident - reconstruction of left side of face
Natalie Przybylski
John Scheub – Radiation for lymphoma
Cathy Landis is requesting prayer for her son-in-law, his wife Alissa and the boys. He is serving our country for the next 9 Months.
Peg Briggs-
Don Williams – Hip Surgery and Cancer
** Bernie Utz – Broken elbow & bruises due to a fall
**Don’t forget to pick up your August Copy of “ Better Families”
Located on the table in church Foyer.
MISSION JAR IS NEXT SUNDAY
AUGUST 2017 MISSION FOCUS
HEALTH
KITS
In the Face of natural disasters, violence, or grinding poverty Hygiene kits can mean the difference between sickness and health for struggling families. For several years, WUMC has gathered items for hygiene kits and this month we will be asking for your help in donating items from the list below.
Your support makes a tremendous difference in the lives of so many people both here at home and around the world. Each kit represents a person whose life will be changed because of the simple items contained within. .
· One hand towel measuring approximately 15x20 to 16x 32 (no fingertip, bath, dish towel, or microfiber)
· One Washcloth
· One wide-tooth comb removed from the package
· One finger nail or toenail clipper removed from the package
· One bath size bar of soap in the wrapper
· One toothbrush in the package
· 10 standard size Band-Aids
All items need to fit inside a one-gallon zipper closure bag with air removed.
DO NOT add any extra items. DO NOT add any toothpaste. Toothpaste has an expiration date and would expire before possible delivery.
***ANNUAL ROCHE DE BOUEF FESTIVAL in Waterville. We are inviting the community to join us in the Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox ministry. We will be handing out OCC shoeboxes and flyers about the project. We are asking volunteers to help cover the booth for two-hour shifts on Sept 23. Sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Please consider helping us impact more children around the worlds and share God’s word with this unique ministry!
National Collection week is Nov. 13-30
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES - Our collection items for the month of August will be School Supplies – crayons, pencils, sharpeners, paper, ruler, colored pencils, scissors, calculators, learning books, index cards, small notebooks, pencil cases, small paint kits with brushes.
Seeking a Wedding Coordinator.
More information is located on the church bulletin board in the hallway
The Church Wedding Coordinator position is part time and paid by the bridal party. The Coordinator will help to ensure the wedding ceremony at Waterville United Methodist Church is a memorable experience for the bride, the groom and their guests. Interested parties should contact Char Hansen for additional information at Charlene.Hansen@live.com.
FELLOWSHIP HOST
The sign-up sheet is on hallway bulletin board.
PEANUT BUTTER JARS
We are collecting Peanut Butter Jars for the Humane Society. There is a basket on the shelf by the church office. It is a nice treat for the dogs to have the un-scraped Peanut butter left in the jar.
In His Steps,
Leanne Dunn
Secretary Thursday/Friday
News for June 23, 2017
DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF WATERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,
ATTENTION: The Mission Team will be meeting at 9:45 on SUNDAY.
LETS SUPPORT THEM ON THIS TRIP and GIVE THEM A GREAT SEND OFF!
JOIN THEM IN PRAYER @10:10 AM THIS SUNDAY in Parking lot located in back of the sanctuary.
MISSION TEAM LEAVING SUNDAY ! 10:15
WORSHIP SERVICE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 25:
Dr. Mathis, Professor of Trombone and Dean of the College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University, will be sharing his gifts with us during the worship service.
Prelude “Sonata in A Minor by Benedetto Marcello” Dr. Mathis & Olga Topuzova-Meade
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Call to Worship
Song of Worship – “Amazing Grace”
Children’s Moment - Mission Jar
Special Music –“Waltz, Op.39, No 15 by Johannes Brahms ”- Dr. Mathis & Olga Topuzova-Meade
Scripture – Romans 6:1b-11
Sermon –“We Too, Can Walk in Newness of Life”
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Offertory –“Adagio from : Concerto for Cello and Orchestra by Joseph Haydn”
Dr. Mathis & Olga Topuzova-Meade
Doxology
Offertory and Dedication Prayer -
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Closing Song –“I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”
Benediction
Postlude – “On Wings of Song by Felix Mendelssohn” Dr. Mathis & Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Tom Quinn
PRAYER GROUP
Prayer group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday in the Sanctuary. Prayer is a vital part of ministry.
Elaine Colyer - recovery
Paul Hem – pneumonia
Roger Hertzman-rehab for strength
Ruby Metzger-lymphoma
Natalie Przybylski
Walter Scheub- broken hip
John Scheub – lymphoma
David Youngquist- Employment
Congratulations to Ana for her 3rd Great Grandchild born June 18.
DON’T FORGET! THE MISSION JAR IS THIS SUNDAY!
Thank you Joel for the time you have served as Music Minister for Waterville.
There are so many great things we could say. Please know that you will be missed.
While this transition is taking place, We will be looking for a part time Music Minister.
Here is a link to our District Website ad. Part time Music Minister Needed
There is a lot going on at Waterville!
Please see all the opportunities below
WORSHIP INTHE COURTYARD On July 2nd 2017 WITH AN INDOOR PICNIC TO FOLLOW.
Service will begin around 10:25. Please bring a folding chair and dress comfortable for the weather.
Let’s enjoy this time as we worship with outdoor communion and Patriotic hymns.
You will not want to miss this. Don’t forget to bring something yummy for the indoor picnic to share.
Our Mission Team is leaving this Sunday. Mission envelopes are located in the pew racks for your financial gift.
The Mission Jar will be passed this Sunday in worship. Join us in prayer for them Sunday @ 10:10 AM in parking lot behind the sanctuary.
VBS Registration is happening on line, Click here to register. Vacation Bible School Registration.
There are a few more needs for VBS Painters drop cloths ( paint on them is fine) white rope lighting, 5 gallon bucket, and an old style broom.
Please see Stephanie Shelton for additional items still needed for VBS. Stephanie Shelton 567-202-5035
VBS crew leaders still needed If you are interested.
We also need volunteers to purchase and/or make dinner and snack items for VBS. Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.
We need 4 Adults to help serve the VBS dinner on July 12. Please contact Stephanie Shelton 567-202-5035
Here are some areas we need volunteers.
Media Slides volunteer to help on Sunday morning. Contact the office staff
Bus Driver to Browning bus to and from our worship services on Sunday mornings. Please contact Paul Croy at 419-261-5953.
Fellowship Host The sign-up sheet is on hallway bulletin board.
Freedom School- Waterville UMC will be serving breakfast Tuesday July 18, 2017 @ Monroe Street UMC Please See Pam Cook for information.
The sign-up sheet is on bulletin board in the hallway.
OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE
PEANUT BUTTER JARS
We are collecting Peanut Butter Jars for the Humane Society There is a basket on the shelf by the church office.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES - Our collection items for the month of June will be “girl items” - Something to Love (Stuffed animal, doll, Beanie Babies), hair bows and ties, headbands, purses, jewelry, sewing kits, small water bottles and deflated soccer balls and pumps Let’s always remember that the most needed boxes are those for age 10-14 boys – please keep that in mind as you shop. Each month: Pray for shopping wisdom as you purchase these monthly items and the items for your own boxes for the collection in November.
OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW IN GOD’S WORD
ADULT BIBLE STUDY - If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. This Bible Study will be meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:00, April 23 – June 25 and Tuesday evenings at 7:00, April 25 – June 27 in the Fireside Room.
HAVE A WONDERFUL AND BLESSED WEEKEND! HOPE TO SEE YOU IN CHURCH~
News for June 16, 2017
HAPPY FATHERS DAY!
DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF WATERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,
WORSHIP SERVICE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 18:
Prelude “We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise”
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Call to Worship
Song of Worship – “God, Whose Love is Reigning o’er Us”
Children’s Moment -
Special Music –“Assurance”- Men’s Ensemble
Scripture – Romans 5:1-8
Sermon –“While We Were Sinning, Jesus Dies for Us”
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Offertory –“O, How I love Jesus”
Doxology
Offertory and Dedication Prayer -
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Closing Song –“Blessed Assurance”
Benediction
Postlude – “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
Liturgist – Dave Lanis
PRAYER GROUP
Prayer group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday in the Sanctuary. Prayer is a vital part of ministry.
Anna Nicholson
John Scheub - Lymphoma
Ardis Cullen - recent fall
Walter Scheub - Broken Hip
Lowell Crabtree, father of Pam Denman.
Sally Waggoner Family
Alta Damron - heart and lung issues
Natalie Przybylski
Sharon Schulte - mother of Char Hansen who has some re-occurring
Elaine Colyer – recovery
John Scheub - lymphoma
Pastor Mike and Pam
Paul Hem - pneumonia - in ICU on ventilator in Hawaii
Elaine Colyer - recovering from shoulder surgery
Sally Wagoner - Family
DON’T FORGET NEXT SUNDAY TO BRING YOUR MONEY FOR THE MISSION JAR
OUR JUNE MISSION FOCUS is The Week of Hope Community Service Youth Mission Trip. Mission envelopes are located in the pew racks for your financial gift.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY - If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. This Bible Study will be meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:00, April 23 – June 25 and Tuesday evenings at 7:00, April 25 – June 27 in the Fireside Room.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FELLOWSHIP HOSTS? We are still in need of fellowship hosts this year.
WE ARE NEED OF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP RUN THE POWER POINT
We are in need of someone to run the media. The media slides will be completed for you by the office staff. If you are interested, please contact the church office during business hours.
BUS DRIVERS NEEDED - Would you be a volunteer to drive the Browning bus to and from our worship services on Sunday mornings. If you would be willing to volunteer for this ministry, you may contact Paul Croy at 419-261-5953.
CREW LEADERS FOR WATERVILLE COMMUNITY VBS ARE NEEDED – Come be a crew leader at Waterville Community VBS. We need adult and youth crew leaders Crew leaders will also receive a free t- shirt. If you are interested, please contact Stephanie Shelton 567-202-5035 or email kmeyer@zionwaterville.co
VBS DONATIONS FOR CRAFTS –
Crayola Washable markers; toilet paper tubes; small plastic plates. Items can be given to Stephanie Shelton or placed in a box by the Community Room. Thank you!
VBS DONATIONS - This year’s theme for VBS is “Maker Fun Factory - Created by God/Built for a Purpose.” We are looking for donations of Spirographs, Gear Sets, Magnet and other building sets. These items would not be returned. The items would either go to a church in Toledo at the conclusion of our VBS or to our Sunday School program here at WUMC. Any questions, please contact Stephanie Shelton.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES - Our collection items for the month of June will be “girl items” - Something to Love (Stuffed animal, doll, Beanie Babies), hair bows and ties, headbands, purses, jewelry, sewing kits, small water bottles and deflated soccer balls and pumps Let’s always remember that the most needed boxes are those for age 10-14 boys – please keep that in mind as you shop. Each month: Pray for shopping wisdom as you purchase these monthly items and the items for your own boxes for the collection in November.
FREEDOM SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FROM JUNE 19 –JUNE 28 AT MONROE STREET UMC:
•CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS help teachers in the classrooms (9:00-noon).
• READING TUTORS read one-on-one or in small groups with children from 11a.m. till noon.
• LUNCH BUDDIES bring your own sack lunch and eat and chat with the children while they eat lunch. Lunch begins at noon and ends with a group activity.
• ENRICHMENT VOLUNTEERS participate from 1:00-3:00 p.m. each afternoon in enrichment activities with the children. On Mondays and Wednesdays, the children will rotate through arts On Tuesdays, they will be outside planting a butterfly garden. On Thursdays, they will participate in creative writing and music and other special events.
• FIELD TRIP CHAPERONES chaperone our Friday afternoon field trips. We will take the children to Widewater on our last day of Freedom School for our only all-day field trip.
Sign-up NOW at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f48a5a82aabff2-freedom
Mark your calendars: Our church will be serving breakfast to the children and staff of The Freedom School on Tuesday, July 18 at Monroe Street United Methodist Church. Pam Cook has placed a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for volunteers.
PEANUT BUTTER JARS
We are collecting Peanut Butter Jars for the Humane Society There is a basket on the shelf by the church office.
News for June 2, 2017
DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF WATERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,
You will not want to miss this Sunday! Look at the great worship service lined up.
WORSHIP SERVICE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 4:
Prelude - Every Time I Feel the Spirit
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Mission Moment- Pam Denman
Call to Worship
Song of Worship – Spirit Song
Recognition of Graduates- Stephanie Shelton
Children’s Moment -
Special Music – Karen Wiggins- What Can Separate You?
Scripture - Acts 2:1-21
Sermon – I Will Pour out My Spirit on All People- Pastor Mike
Celebration of Holy Communion
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Offertory – Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus, Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Doxology
Offertory and Dedication Prayer -
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Closing Song – Spirit of the Living God
Benediction
Postlude – Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart
Liturgist – Dave Landis
GRADUATION SUNDAY – Congratulations to our graduates!
We will be honoring our graduates this Sunday, June 4. Graduates from high school, college, technical school, and higher education will receive a special recognition during our worship service. Please join us for a time of celebration in the fellowship hall following the service.
PRAYER GROUP
Prayer group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday. This is a vital part of ministry.
Ardis Cullen –recent fall
Walter Scheub- Broken Hip
Lowell Crabtree, father of Pam Denman, recovering from infection following heart surgery and has returned to his home
Sally Waggoner - suffered a stroke, now in rehab
Alta Damron - heart and lung issues
Natalie Przybylski
Sharon Schulte - mother of Char Hansen who has some re-occurring issues
John Scheub - lymphoma
Pastor Mike and Pam
Paul Hem - pneumonia - in ICU on ventilator in Hawaii
Elaine Colyer - recovering from shoulder surgery
Wayne and Barb Strayer - his mother passed away
Skip Decker - father of Church Cathy, is now home and improving every day. Thanks for your prayers!
A STORYFROM A MOUSEIN THE HOUSE (OF GOD)
Today as I was walking around the church, I heard something. I looked and looked inside but I didn’t’ see anything, so I opened a window and looked outside. As I started to look I smelled something so nice! I peered over the edge to see what it was I smelled! It was flowers! I got so excited how beautiful it looked that I nearly fell off the ledge of the window. Then, I jumped back a moment because I heard that sound again! What is it? PEOPLE! I ran back inside, and made a sharp turn around the windows trim. They were smiling and happy! I realized at that very moment that they were making the churchpretty! They all seemed very kind. I saw them all working on the yard with great diligence. I decided to go back to the window ledge. They did not see me sitting there or they may have jumped! I am a mouse after all! How wonderful that our God put people on the earth to help in and around His kingdom. The altar last week was phenomenal! All of the flags were beautiful! I guess I will go back inside to see if there is anything else happening that I need to be aware of. I am looking forward to this week, I hear there are people celebrating graduation, and Pastor Mike has a great sermon on the Holy Spirit. I will see you there, although, you will not see me!
Signing off for now,
Mouse in the House
OUR JUNE MISSION FOCUS is The Week of Hope Community Service Youth Mission Trip. Twelve youth and three adults will be serving in Cincinnati, Ohio with Group Mission Trips from June 25-30 this year. In addition to these folks, we also have two of our youth that have been going on mission trips since seventh grade that will be on staff with Group this year. Youth and adults may serve homeless peoplewith volunteers at a community garden, teach dance and literature to inner-city children at a local gospel mission, pack/sort supplies for needy families in developing nations, lead activities for inner-city youth at local Boys & Girls Club, prep food and take meals to feeding locations, interact with the kids, and help elderly at Assisted Living Centers with activities, games, and other needs. Mission envelopes are located in the pew racks for your financial gift.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY - Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, “Come”? Author John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone. Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It is thrilling beyond belief. It is everything you would expect of someone worthy to be called Lord. The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God’s purpose for your life in the process. There is just one requirement: If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. This Bible Study will be meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:00, April 23 – June 25 and Tuesday evenings at 7:00, April 25 – June 27 in the Fireside Room.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FELLOWSHIP HOSTS? We are still in need of fellowship hosts.
WE ARE NEED OF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP RUN THE POWER POINT
We are in need of someone to run the media. The Power Point slides will be completed for you by the office staff. This requires you to be at the church by 10:00 a.m. to show the announcements and run the slides that go with the worship service. If you are interested, please contact the church office during business hours.
BUS DRIVERS NEEDED - We have growing numbers of our congregation moving into the Browning Masonic Complex. We would like to staff fully a number of people who would be willing to drive the Browning bus to and from our worship services on Sunday mornings. Paul Croy has graciously volunteered to head up this effort. If you would be willing to volunteer for this ministry, you may contact Paul Croy at 419-261-5953.
VBS DONATIONS FOR CRAFTS –
Each night of VBS the children get to make a creative craft to go along with the VBS theme. In order to help with the costs of providing craft materials for around 150 kids, we are hoping to get some of the items donated. The following items are needed for donation: Crayola Washable markers; toilet paper tubes; Bubbles (4 fl. oz. bottles); small plastic plates. Items can be given to Stephanie Shelton or placed in a box by the Community Room. Thank you!
VBS DONATIONS - This year’s theme for VBS is “Maker Fun Factory - Created by God/Built for a Purpose.” After the children finish their nightly craft at VBS, they have the opportunity to participate in a variety of stations set up in the craft room. This year’s stations will go along with the Fun Factory theme. We are looking for donations of Spirographs, Gear Sets, Magnet and other building sets. These items would not be returned. The items would either go to a church in Toledo at the conclusion of our VBS or to our Sunday School program here at WUMC. Any questions, please contact Stephanie Shelton.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES - Our collection items for the month of June will be “girl items” - Something to Love (Stuffed animal, doll, Beanie Babies), hair bows and ties, headbands, purses, jewelry, sewing kits, small water bottles and deflated soccer balls and pumps Let’s always remember that the most needed boxes are those for age 10-14 boys – please keep that in mind as you shop. Each month: Pray for shopping wisdom as you purchase these monthly items and the items for your own boxes for the 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.
EACH MONTH: Pray for shopping wisdom as you purchase these monthly items and the items for your own boxes for the 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.
FREEDOM SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FROM JUNE 19 –JUNE 28 AT MONROE STREET UMC:
•CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS help teachers in the classrooms (9:00-noon). Come at 8:30 for Harambe, the opening circle time and enjoy the children!
• READING TUTORS read one-on-one or in small groups with children from 11a.m. till noon. Tutors should bring their own books to read, as well because at 11:45 until noon, everyone in the building stops to read!
• LUNCH BUDDIES bring your own sack lunch and eat and chat with the children while they eat lunch. Lunch begins at noon and ends with a group activity.
• ENRICHMENT VOLUNTEERS participate from 1:00-3:00 p.m. each afternoon in enrichment activities with the children. On Mondays and Wednesdays, the children will rotate through arts On Tuesdays, they will be outside planting a butterfly garden. On Thursdays, they will participate in creative writing and music and other special events.
• FIELD TRIP CHAPERONES chaperone our Friday afternoon field trips. We will take the children to Widewater on our last day of Freedom School for our only all-day field trip.
Sign-up NOW at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f48a5a82aabff2-freedom
Mark your calendars: Our church will be serving breakfast to the children and staff of The Freedom School on Tuesday, July 18 at Monroe Street United Methodist Church. Pam Cook has volunteered to be in charge of this event, but will need volunteers to help. She will be placing a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for volunteers.
Yummy Peanut Butter
The Dogs at theHumane Society thank all of you who donated peanut butter jars. This is an easy project that perhaps should be continued until further notice. There is a basket on the shelf by the church office for the jars. By the way, it seems like choosy mothers do choose Jif!
Dave and Paulette Hogg, a former pastor and his wife at Waterville United Methodist Church, will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a Renewal of their Vows on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. The renewal of vows will take place at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Church of the Master United Methodist Church in Westerville, Ohio. The church is located at 24 N. Grove Street (Corner of Grove and Main Streets.) Dr. Carl L. Wiley officiated at their wedding 50 years ago and will be doing the renewal ceremony. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of gifts, please bring a canned food item. These will be divided between two local food pantries. If you plan to attend, please R.S.V. P. by June 1 to Dave’s cell phone: 614-208-4105. Their actual 50th Wedding Anniversary is Saturday, April 29. You may send cards to Dave and Paulette Hogg, 6202 Willowcrest Dr., Columbus, OH 43229. There is a signup sheet on our bulletin board in the main hallway for those who plan on attending.
In addition, celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary in June is James and Barbara Stewart. James is a former pastor of Waterville UMC. Their children, Jennifer and Jay, will be hosting an Open House on Sunday, June 11, 2017 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Maumee United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall located at 405 Sackett St., Maumee, Ohio. No RSVPs are necessary. If you are unable to attend, but want to send a note of congratulations or a memory, please do so by sending it to this address: Jennifer Wuertz, 5320 Brown Road, Oregon, Ohio, 43616. The invitation with their original wedding photo is now on display on the bulletin board in the main hallway.
Administrative Council:
Council has approved a YMCA sponsorship for 5 years duration. This sponsorship gives WUMC a banner at the Waterville Y with our name on it, displayed in a prominent location for public recognition of our support. The sponsorship money goes towards scholarships for family memberships, camps, & classes for our local community members who can otherwise not afford them.
Building team updates:
A group of members on the Project Leadership team & Pastor Mike visited a local church, Blessed John XXIII, to learn more about their tremendous growth in membership while in their present multi-purpose facility. So successful that after just 8 years in this building, they have started on a huge expansion project. We thank Blessed John's Father Herb for sharing their success story with our group that day.
The Project Leadership team learned of an organization called "Building God's Way (BGW)." BGW is a Christian building organization that provides guidance or a full boat of services up to and including architectural, project management, construction, and building material supply. BGW wants to insure Christians are building for God’s purposes as well as building structures that can pay for themselves by being used as an income stream to help cover construction and operating costs. BGW says their organization can bring plan drawing costs in at 1/10th the traditional architect’s charges and up to 30% less total construction cost. BGW has 700+ Christian buildings under their belt which allows them a unique perspective and much experience in the process of church building.
Two members attended a seminar in Fairlawn, OH to learn more about this organization. They now have a great opportunity for our Administrative Council & Project Leadership team to meet 2 people from BGW's team. A BGW architect happened to be driving through town and the director of BGW's Ohio builder, Weaver Commercial Contractor, has agreed to drive here. We look forward to sharing an update after this meeting. In the meantime, please visit http://bgwservices.com/ to learn more about this organization.
In His Steps,
Leanne Dunn
News for May 26, 2017
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
Please continue to pray for the following folks:
Lowell Crabtree, father of Pam Denman, recovering from infection following heart surgery and has returned to his home
Sally Waggoner - suffered a stroke, now in rehab
Alta Damron - heart and lung issues
Natalie Przybylski
Sharon Schulte - mother of Char Hansen who has some reoccurring issues
John Scheub - lymphoma
Paul Hem - pneumonia - in ICU on ventilator in Hawaii
Elaine Colyer - recovering from shoulder surgery
Dr. Roger Hertzman - St. Luke’s ICC
Jim Simpson - back at Kingston in Perrysburg, Room #207
Our May Mission Focus is The Week of Hope Community Service Youth Mission Trip. Twelve youth and three adults will be serving in Cincinnati, Ohio with Group Mission Trips from June 25-30 this year. In addition to these folks, we also have two of our youth that have been going on mission trips since seventh grade will be on staff with Group this year. Youth and adults may serve homeless with volunteers at a community garden, teach dance and literature to inner-city children at a local gospel mission, pack/sort supplies for needy families in developing nations, lead activities for inner-city youth at local Boys & Girls Club, prep food and take meals to feeding locations and interact with the kids, and help elderly at Assisted Living Centers with activities, games, and other needs. Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks.
The Prayer Group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday.
Adult Bible Study - Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, “Come”? Author John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone. Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It is thrilling beyond belief. It is everything you’d expect of someone worthy to be called Lord. The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God’s purpose for your life in the process. There’s just one requirement: If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. This Bible Study will be meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:00, April 23 – June 25 and Tuesday evenings at 7:00, April 25 – June 27 in the Fireside Room.
Thank you to all who have shared their folded flags so that they can be displayed in the Chancel area on Sunday. An insert has been placed in the bulletin with the names of those who the flags honor.
We welcome Pastor Mike back to the church and to the pulpit this Sunday.
Worship Service for Sunday, May 28:
Prelude - Eternal Father, Strong to Save (The Navy Hymn)
Welcome -
Opening Prayer -
Call to Worship -
Song of Worship - America the Beautiful
Children’s Moment- Mission Jar – There will be no Sunday School this Sunday
Special Music - Blades of Grass and Pure White Stones with special slide show honoring those who have given their lives for our freedom
Scripture- John 17:1-11
Sermon - This Is Eternal Life: To Know You, the Only True God
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Offertory - Battle Hymn of the Republic
Doxology -
Offertory and Dedication Prayer -
Prayers of God’s People -
The Lord’s Prayer -
Closing Song – God Bless America
Benediction
Postlude - Onward, Christian Soldiers
Liturgist - Tom Quinn
There will be no Fellowship Time following worship on Sunday.
Fellowship hosts are still needed. All of the months are still available except for May and July.
Administrative Council update:
Council has approved a YMCA sponsorship for 5 years duration. This sponsorship gives WUMC a banner at the Waterville Y with our name on it, displayed in a prominent location for public recognition of our support. The sponsorship money goes towards scholarships for family memberships, camps, & classes for our local community members who can otherwise not afford them.
Building team updates:
Site development: We are excited to report our contractor, Total Ground Solutions, has completed the hauling of donated dirt as of Wednesday, May 24th. Approximately 6,000 cubic yards of donated dirt is now on our site, which fulfills our future needs for site preparation.
A group of members on the Project Leadership team & Pastor Mike visited a local church, Blessed John XXIII, to learn more about their tremendous growth in membership while in their present multi-purpose facility. So successful that after just 8 years in this building, they have started on a huge expansion project. We thank Blessed John's Father Herb for sharing their success story with our group that day.
The Project Leadership team learned of an organization called "Building God's Way (BGW)." BGW is a Christian building organization that provides guidance or a full boat of services up to and including architectural, project management, construction, and building material supply. BGW wants to insure Christians are building for God’s purposes as well as building structures that can pay for themselves by being used as an income stream to help cover construction and operating costs. BGW says their organization can bring plan drawing costs in at 1/10th the traditional architect’s charges and up to 30% less total construction cost. BGW has 700+ Christian buildings under their belt which allows them a unique perspective and much experience in the process of church building. Please visit http://bgwservices.com/ to learn more about this organization.
Two members attended a seminar in Fairlawn, OH to learn more about this organization. They also found a great opportunity for our Administrative Council & Project Leadership team to meet 2 people from BGW's team. A BGW architect happened to be driving through town and the director of BGW's Ohio builder, Weaver Commercial Contractor, agreed to drive here. The meeting happened on Friday May 19th at 11:30am.
The meeting was a success with all attendees impressed with the architect & builder. Administrative Council & the Project Leadership team held a follow up meeting on May 24th to discuss our thoughts on the meeting from the 19th & our next steps. We all felt impressed with BGW & that God has placed them in our path. The next step to move forward with BGW is to hire them to do a demographic study & design charrette.
BGW Architects utilize a unique design process called a “charrette”, an intense and highly collaborative effort that takes place over a 2 – 3 day period at the ministry site. This process allows design solutions to evolve quickly with direct participation of key ministry leaders and real-time adaptations by the architect. During this process, between 75 – 90% of the preliminary design is completed and the vision of the ministry is captured and translated into preliminary site plans, floor plans, seating diagrams, sketches and exterior renderings. A motion was made and approved by Administrative Council to hire BGW to do a demographic study and design charrette. We desire to complete this within 1-2 months & will update soon on the date we are able to book with BGW. It is also important to note that there is no contract with BGW and the only commitment being made is to the demographic study & design charrette. We will make further decisions after the charrette.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes - Our collection items for the month of May will be “boy items” – tools, duct tape, flashlights and batteries, work gloves, wallets, handkerchiefs, ball glove, stuffed animal, small water bottles, deflated soccer balls and pumps or other balls and Matchbox or Hot Wheel cars. Let’s always remember that the most needed boxes are those for age 10-14 boys – please keep that in mind as you shop. Each month: Pray for shopping wisdom as you purchase these monthly items and the items for your own boxes for the 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.
Bus Drivers Needed - With the growing numbers of our congregation moving into the Browning Masonic Complex, we would like to fully staff the number of people who would be willing to drive the Browning bus to and from our worship services on Sunday mornings. Paul Croy has graciously volunteered to head up this effort. If you would be willing to volunteer for this outreach project, please contact Paul at 419-261-5953.
Project With a Purpose - During March through May 2017, the children in our Sunday School will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of NW Ohio. Beginning Sunday, March 19, you will have the opportunity to pull the tabs off aluminum cans, and save them in a provided Ronald McDonald cardboard house. Return your houses to Waterville UMC by no later than Sunday, May 28. The tabs will be sold to a recycling station for the market price of recycled aluminum. They send a check to the Ronald McDonald House, and the funds are used for the guest food budget. Thank you for collecting the tabs!
Graduation Sunday - We will be honoring our graduates on Sunday, June 4. Graduates from high school, college, technical school, and higher education will be recognized during the church service. We will also have a time of celebration after the service in the fellowship hall.
Waterville Elementary Teacher Appreciation Lunch - We will once again honor the 60 teachers and staff at Waterville Elementary School on Tuesday, May 30th at 11:00 a.m. As before, we will need salads, desserts and helpers. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the secretary’s office. Please consider being a part of this outreach ministry. Thank you!!!
Freedom School Volunteers Needed from June 19 –June 28 at Monroe Street UMC:
•CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS help teachers in the classrooms (9:00-noon). Come at 8:30 for Harambe, the opening circle time and enjoy the children!
• READING TUTORS read one-on-one or in small groups with children from 11a.m. till noon. Tutors should bring their own books to read, as well because at 11:45 until noon, everyone in the building stops to read!
• LUNCH BUDDIES bring your own sack lunch and eat and chat with the children while they eat lunch. Lunch begins at noon and ends with a group activity.
• ENRICHMENT VOLUNTEERS participate from 1:00-3:00 p.m. each afternoon in enrichment activities with the children. On Mondays and Wednesdays, the children will rotate through arts activities. On Tuesdays, they will be outside planting a butterfly garden. On Thursdays, they will participate in creative writing and music and other special events.
• FIELD TRIP CHAPERONES chaperone our Friday afternoon field trips. We will take the children to Widewater on our last day of Freedom School for our only all-day field trip.
Sign-up NOW at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f48a5a82aabff2-freedom
Mark your calendars: Our church will be serving breakfast to the children and staff of The Freedom School on Tuesday, July 18 at Monroe Street United Methodist Church. Pam Cook has volunteered to be in charge of this event, but will need volunteers to help. She will be placing a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for volunteers.
VBS Donations for Crafts - Each night of VBS the children get to make a creative craft to go along with the VBS theme. In order to help with the costs of providing craft materials for around 150 kids, we are hoping to get some of the items donated. The following items are needed for donation: toilet paper tubes; Bubbles (4 fl. oz. bottles); small plastic plates. Items can be given to Stephanie Shelton or placed in a box by the Community Room. Thank you!
VBS Donations - This year’s theme for VBS is “Maker Fun Factory - Created by God/Built for a Purpose.” After the children finish their nightly craft at VBS, they have the opportunity to participate in a variety of stations set up in the craft room. This year’s stations will go along with the Fun Factory theme. We are looking for donations of Spirographs, Gear Sets, Magnet and other building sets. These items would not be returned. The items would either go to a church in Toledo at the conclusion of our VBS or to our Sunday School program here at WUMC. Any questions, please contact Stephanie Shelton.
Dave and Paulette Hogg, a former pastor and his wife at Waterville United Methodist Church, will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a Renewal of their Vows on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. The renewal of vows will take place at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Church of the Master United Methodist Church in Westerville, Ohio which is located at 24 N. Grove Street (Corner of Grove and Main Streets.) Dr. Carl L. Wiley officiated at their wedding 50 years ago and will be doing the renewal ceremony. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of gifts, please bring a canned food item to be divided between the two local food pantries. If you plan to attend, please R.S.V. P. by June 1 to Dave’s cell phone: 614-208-4105. Their actual 50th Wedding Anniversary is Saturday, April 29. Cards may be sent to them at the following address: Dave and Paulette Hogg, 6202 Willowcrest Dr., Columbus, OH 43229. We have placed a signup sheet on our bulletin board in the main hallway for those who plan on attending this event. This will help them know how much food is needed.
James (a former Pastor of Waterville UMC) and Barbara Stewart will also be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary in June. Their children, Jennifer and Jay, will be hosting an Open House forJim and Barbara on Sunday, June 11, 2017 from Noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Maumee United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall, 405 Sackett St., Maumee, Ohio. No RSVPs are necessary. If you are unable to attend, but want to send a note of congratulations or a memory, please do so by sending it to this address: Jennifer Wuertz, 5320 Brown Road, Oregon, Ohio, 43616. The invitation with their original wedding photo is now on display on the bulletin board in the main hallway.
The dogs (and humans) at the Humane Society thank all of you who donated peanut butter jars. This is an easy project that perhaps should be continued until further notice. There is a basket on the shelf by the church office for the jars. By the way, it seems like choosy mothers do choose Jif!
We are still in need of folks to run the PowerPoint slides on Sunday mornings. The slides will be completed during the week by the office staff, but you would need to be at the church by 10:00 a.m. to show the announcements and run the slides that go with the worship service. If you are interested, please contact the church office during business hours. talk to me on Sunday mornings or better yet, come and sit with me in the balcony this Sunday to see what the job entails.
Finally, thank you for all of the kind words, cards and gestures as I leave this position and move on towards the next phase of my life. I has been a wonderful experience and I will treasure the time spent as a secretary at Waterville United Methodist Church. I have spent the past two days working with my successor – Leanne Dunn. I am so excited for you to meet her!! She and her husband live in Portage, Ohio, where her husband is a Methodist minister to two churches. She is full of energy and talent and we will be blessed to have her working with this congregation. Be sure to stop by the office and welcome her to WUMC.
Always….Be A Blessing,
Church Cathy
News for May 19, 2017
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
Please continue to pray for the following folks:
Lowell Crabtree, father of Pam Denman, recovering from infection following heart surgery and has returned to his home
Sally Waggoner - suffered a stroke, now in rehab
Alta Damron - heart and lung issues
Natalie Przybylski
Sharon Schulte - mother of Char Hansen who has some reoccurring issues
John Scheub - lymphoma
Pastor Mike and Pam
Paul Hem - pneumonia - in ICU on ventilator in Hawaii
Elaine Colyer - recovering from shoulder surgery
Wayne and Barb Strayer - His Mother’s death on Tuesday night
Skip Decker - father of Church Cathy, who is hospitalized in Omaha with kidney infection and gall stones
Our May Mission Focus is The Week of Hope Community Service Youth Mission Trip. Fourteen youth and four adults will be serving in Cincinnati, Ohio with Group Mission Trips from June 25-30 this year. In addition to these folks, we also have two of our youth that have been going on mission trips since seventh grade will be on staff with Group this year. Youth and adults may serve homeless with volunteers at a community garden, teach dance and literature to inner-city children at a local gospel mission, pack/sort supplies for needy families in developing nations, lead activities for inner-city youth at local Boys & Girls Club, prep food and take meals to feeding locations and interact with the kids, and help elderly at Assisted Living Centers with activities, games, and other needs. Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks.
The Prayer Group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday.
Adult Bible Study - Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, “Come”? Author John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone. Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It is thrilling beyond belief. It is everything you’d expect of someone worthy to be called Lord. The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God’s purpose for your life in the process. There’s just one requirement: If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. This Bible Study will be meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:00, April 23 – June 25 and Tuesday evenings at 7:00, April 25 – June 27 in the Fireside Room.
Worship Service for Sunday, May 21:
Prelude by the Handbell Choir - In Christ Alone
Welcome -
Opening Prayer -
Call to Worship -
Song of Worship - Spirit of the Ling God
Children’s Moment -
Anthem - Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Scripture - John 14:15-21
Sermon - I Won’t Leave You As Orphans - Rev. Joel
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Offertory - All Creatures of Our God and King
Doxology -
Offertory and Dedication Prayer -
Prayers of God’s People -
The Lord’s Prayer -
Closing Hymn - He Is Exalted
Benediction
Sanctuary Choir Choral Benediction - God Will Make a Way
Postlude -
Liturgist - Dave Landis
We will have eleven Welcome A Neighbor bags that will need to be delivered to new residents in our area following worship on Sunday morning. They are on the table in the entryway along with a map that shows where the homes are located.
Sunday is the deadline for any articles/items that you want placed in the June issue of The Ambassador. You may send them to Janet at wumcjanet@watervilleumc.org
Your Fellowship Hosts for the month of May will be Cindy Box, Penny Greenlese and Terry Myers.
Fellowship hosts are still needed. All of the months are still available except for May and July.
Administrative Council update:
Council has approved a YMCA sponsorship for 5 years duration. This sponsorship gives WUMC a banner at the Waterville Y with our name on it, displayed in a prominent location for public recognition of our support. The sponsorship money goes towards scholarships for family memberships, camps, & classes for our local community members who can otherwise not afford them.
Building team updates:
A group of members on the Project Leadership team & Pastor Mike visited a local church, Blessed John XXIII, to learn more about their tremendous growth in membership while in their present multi-purpose facility. So successful that after just 8 years in this building, they have started on a huge expansion project. We thank Blessed John's Father Herb for sharing their success story with our group that day.
The Project Leadership team learned of an organization called "Building God's Way (BGW)." BGW is a Christian building organization that provides guidance or a full boat of services up to and including architectural, project management, construction, and building material supply. BGW wants to insure Christians are building for God’s purposes as well as building structures that can pay for themselves by being used as an income stream to help cover construction and operating costs. BGW says their organization can bring plan drawing costs in at 1/10th the traditional architect’s charges and up to 30% less total construction cost. BGW has 700+ Christian buildings under their belt which allows them a unique perspective and much experience in the process of church building.
Two members attended a seminar in Fairlawn, OH to learn more about this organization. They now have a great opportunity for our Administrative Council & Project Leadership team to meet 2 people from BGW's team. A BGW architect happened to be driving through town and the director of BGW's Ohio builder, Weaver Commercial Contractor, has agreed to drive here. The meeting is Friday May 19th at 11:30am.
We look forward to sharing an update after this meeting. In the meantime, please visit http://bgwservices.com/ to learn more about this organization.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes - Our collection items for the month of May will be “boy items” – tools, duct tape, flashlights and batteries, work gloves, wallets, handkerchiefs, ball glove, stuffed animal, small water bottles, deflated soccer balls and pumps or other balls and Matchbox or Hot Wheel cars. Let’s always remember that the most needed boxes are those for age 10-14 boys – please keep that in mind as you shop. Each month: Pray for shopping wisdom as you purchase these monthly items and the items for your own boxes for the 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.
Bus Drivers Needed - With the growing numbers of our congregation moving into the Browning Masonic Complex, we would like to fully staff the number of people who would be willing to drive the Browning bus to and from our worship services on Sunday mornings. Paul Croy has graciously volunteered to head up this effort. If you would be willing to volunteer for this outreach project, please contact Paul at 419-261-5953.
Folded Flags in Triangle Display Boxes Needed - As part of our Memorial Day observance on Sunday, May 28, we would like to arrange the chancel area with the folded flags of service men and women. If you have such a flag at your house and would be willing to have it displayed that morning, please bring them to the church office by Wednesday, May 24. The flags will be securely stored in Pastor’s office. When you drop off your flag, please be sure and fill out one of the small blue information sheets and put your name on the bottom of the flag box. An insert will be made with the names of all the soldiers whose flags are displayed along with their service branch and in or during what conflict they served.
How Prepared is Your Family in the event of a disaster: fire, tornado, storm, personal injury or even death? Do you have copies of important legal documents, tax returns, birth certificates, wills, insurance policy numbers in a safe place? Do you have water and non-perishable food for 3 to 5 days? For you and your pets? Have you identified “safe rooms” or shelter areas for violent weather? The Maumee Watershed District is presenting “Connecting Neighbors”, a Disaster Ministry helping families be disaster-ready. Participants will be inspired to take action in order to prepare themselves, their households and others before and immediately following a disaster. This training will take place on Tuesday, May 23 from 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. at Bowling Green First UMC (1526 E. Wooster Street in Bowling Green.)
Project With a Purpose - During March through May 2017, the children in our Sunday School will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of NW Ohio. Beginning Sunday, March 19, you will have the opportunity to pull the tabs off aluminum cans, and save them in a provided Ronald McDonald cardboard house. Return your houses to Waterville UMC by no later than Sunday, May 28. Our Sunday School kids will drop off the pull-tabs to our Waterville McDonald’s on Sunday, June 4. The tabs will be sold to a recycling station for the market price of recycled aluminum. They send a check to the Ronald McDonald House, and the funds are used for the guest food budget. Thank you for collecting the tabs!
Graduation Sunday - We will be honoring our graduates on Sunday, June 4. Graduates from high school, college, technical school, and higher education will be recognized during the church service. We will also have a time of celebration after the service in the fellowship hall. Stephanie Shelton is in need of the following information from our graduates: Name, school graduating from, and any future plans. This information will be listed in a special bulletin insert on June 4th. Also, if you would like to be included in the slideshow during the service, please get Stephanie about 8 photos of you (at different ages - infant to current) by May 21st. Please send the photos electronically to Stephanie at sshelton171@gmail.com Thank you!
Waterville Elementary Teacher Appreciation Lunch - We will once again honor the 60 teachers and staff at Waterville Elementary School on Tuesday, May 30th at 11:00 a.m. As before, we will need salads, desserts and helpers. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the secretary’s office. Please consider being a part of this outreach ministry. Thank you!!!
Freedom School Volunteers Needed from June 19 –June 28 at Monroe Street UMC:
•CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS help teachers in the classrooms (9:00-noon). Come at 8:30 for Harambe, the opening circle time and enjoy the children!
• READING TUTORS read one-on-one or in small groups with children from 11a.m. till noon. Tutors should bring their own books to read, as well because at 11:45 until noon, everyone in the building stops to read!
• LUNCH BUDDIES bring your own sack lunch and eat and chat with the children while they eat lunch. Lunch begins at noon and ends with a group activity.
• ENRICHMENT VOLUNTEERS participate from 1:00-3:00 p.m. each afternoon in enrichment activities with the children. On Mondays and Wednesdays, the children will rotate through arts activities. On Tuesdays, they will be outside planting a butterfly garden. On Thursdays, they will participate in creative writing and music and other special events.
• FIELD TRIP CHAPERONES chaperone our Friday afternoon field trips. We will take the children to Widewater on our last day of Freedom School for our only all-day field trip.
Sign-up NOW at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f48a5a82aabff2-freedom
Mark your calendars: Our church will be serving breakfast to the children and staff of The Freedom School on Tuesday, July 18 at Monroe Street United Methodist Church. Pam Cook has volunteered to be in charge of this event, but will need volunteers to help. She will be placing a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for volunteers.
VBS Donations for Crafts - Each night of VBS the children get to make a creative craft to go along with the VBS theme. In order to help with the costs of providing craft materials for around 150 kids, we are hoping to get some of the items donated. The following items are needed for donation: Crayola Washable markers; toilet paper tubes; Bubbles (4 fl. oz. bottles); small plastic plates. Items can be given to Stephanie Shelton or placed in a box by the Community Room. Thank you!
VBS Donations - This year’s theme for VBS is “Maker Fun Factory - Created by God/Built for a Purpose.” After the children finish their nightly craft at VBS, they have the opportunity to participate in a variety of stations set up in the craft room. This year’s stations will go along with the Fun Factory theme. We are looking for donations of Spirographs, Gear Sets, Magnet and other building sets. These items would not be returned. The items would either go to a church in Toledo at the conclusion of our VBS or to our Sunday School program here at WUMC. Any questions, please contact Stephanie Shelton.
Dave and Paulette Hogg, a former pastor and his wife at Waterville United Methodist Church, will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a Renewal of their Vows on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. The renewal of vows will take place at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Church of the Master United Methodist Church in Westerville, Ohio which is located at 24 N. Grove Street (Corner of Grove and Main Streets.) Dr. Carl L. Wiley officiated at their wedding 50 years ago and will be doing the renewal ceremony. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of gifts, please bring a canned food item to be divided between the two local food pantries. If you plan to attend, please R.S.V. P. by June 1 to Dave’s cell phone: 614-208-4105. Their actual 50th Wedding Anniversary is Saturday, April 29. Cards may be sent to them at the following address: Dave and Paulette Hogg, 6202 Willowcrest Dr., Columbus, OH 43229. We have placed a signup sheet on our bulletin board in the main hallway for those who plan on attending this event. This will help them know how much food is needed.
James (a former Pastor of Waterville UMC) and Barbara Stewart will also be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary in June. Their children, Jennifer and Jay, will be hosting an Open House for Jim and Barbara on Sunday, June 11, 2017 from Noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Maumee United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall, 405 Sackett St., Maumee, Ohio. No RSVPs are necessary. If you are unable to attend, but want to send a note of congratulations or a memory, please do so by sending it to this address: Jennifer Wuertz, 5320 Brown Road, Oregon, Ohio, 43616. The invitation with their original wedding photo is now on display on the bulletin board in the main hallway.
The dogs (and humans) at the Humane Society thank all of you who donated peanut butter jars. This is an easy project that perhaps should be continued until further notice. There is a basket on the shelf by the church office for the jars. By the way, it seems like choosy mothers do choose Jif!
And finally, with the announcement of my retirement at the end of May, we will be in need of folks to run the PowerPoint slides on Sunday mornings. The slides will be completed during the week by the office staff, but you would need to be at the church by 10:00 a.m. to show the announcements and run the slides that go with the worship service. If you are interested, please contact the church office during business hours. talk to me on Sunday mornings or better yet, come and sit with me in the balcony to see what the job entails.
Be A Blessing,
Church Cathy
News for May 12, 2017
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
We received word earlier this week that Betty Nelson passed away on Sunday evening. Betty, who was active in our church years ago, is survived by her husband, Clifford; daughter, Jamie (Bruce) Laurie; and son, Clifford III. Visitation took place on May 10 and funeral services were conducted on Thursday, May 11 , followed by interment in Riverside Cemetery. The family has requested that memorial contributions be given to Waterville United Methodist Church.
Please continue to pray for the following folks:
Lowell Crabtree, father of Pam Denman, recovering from infection following heart surgery and has returned to his home
Sally Waggoner - suffered a stroke, now in rehab
Alta Damron - heart and lung issues
Natalie Przybylski
Sharon Schulte - mother of Char Hansen who has some reoccurring issues
John Scheub - lymphoma
Pastor Mike and Pam
Duncan Komisarek - seven-month-old grandson of Frank and Robin Lipinski with botulism – was released from hospital yesterday and is now home
Paul Hem - pneumonia – in ICU on ventilator in Hawaii
Elaine Colyer - shoulder surgery today
Elaine and Keith Colyer have requested a Prayer Quilt this week for Fay Cornett. Fay is the Grandmother of their daughter-in-law. She had surgery for lung cancer and is home now, but she may have further treatment. Please take a few moments on Sunday to stop by the quilt, say a prayer and tie a knot for Fay.
Our May Mission Focus is The Week of Hope Community Service Youth Mission Trip. Fourteen youth and four adults will be serving in Cincinnati, Ohio with Group Mission Trips from June 25-30 this year. In addition to these folks, we also have two of our youth that have been going on mission trips since seventh grade will be on staff with Group this year. Youth and adults may serve homeless with volunteers at a community garden, teach dance and literature to inner-city children at a local gospel mission, pack/sort supplies for needy families in developing nations, lead activities for inner-city youth at local Boys & Girls Club, prep food and take meals to feeding locations and interact with the kids, and help elderly at Assisted Living Centers with activities, games, and other needs. Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks.
The Prayer Group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday.
Adult Bible Study - Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, “Come”? Author John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone. Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It is thrilling beyond belief. It is everything you’d expect of someone worthy to be called Lord. The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God’s purpose for your life in the process. There’s just one requirement: If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. This Bible Study will be meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:00, April 23 – June 25 and Tuesday evenings at 7:00, April 25 – June 27 in the Fireside Room. Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board in the hallway.
Worship Service for Sunday, May 14: Mother’s Day
Prelude -
Welcome - Tom Quinn
Opening Prayer -
Call to Worship -
Song of Worship - More Precious Than Silver
Children’s Moment -
Anthem - He Touched Me
Scripture - Acts 7:55-60
Sermon - Lord Jesus, Accept My Life - Rev. Joel
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Offertory -
Doxology -
Offertory and Dedication Prayer -
Prayers of God’s People -
The Lord’s Prayer -
Closing Hymn - The Church’s One Foundation
Benediction
Sanctuary Choir Choral Benediction - God Will Make a Way
Postlude -
Liturgist - Tom Quinn
Olga is out on tour with a choral group from Bowling Green State University and will miss playing for us this Sunday. We thank Anna Banachowski for taking her place again this week.
Your Fellowship Hosts for the month of May will be Cindy Box, Penny Greenlese and Terry Myers.
Your Celebration Team (Worship Committee) will make a financial donation to The Daughter Project to honor all the women and mothers of our congregation on this Mother’s Day.
Fellowship hosts are still needed. All of the months are still available except for May and July.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes - Our collection items for the month of May will be “boy items” – tools, duct tape, flashlights and batteries, work gloves, wallets, handkerchiefs, ball glove, stuffed animal, small water bottles, deflated soccer balls and pumps or other balls and Matchbox or Hot Wheel cars. Let’s always remember that the most needed boxes are those for age 10-14 boys – please keep that in mind as you shop. Each month: Pray for shopping wisdom as you purchase these monthly items and the items for your own boxes for the 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.
Bus Drivers Needed - With the growing numbers of our congregation moving into the Browning Masonic Complex, we would like to fully staff the number of people who would be willing to drive the Browning bus to and from our worship services on Sunday mornings. Paul Croy has graciously volunteered to head up this effort. If you would be willing to volunteer for this outreach project, please contact Paul at 419-261-5953.
Folded Flags in Triangle Display Boxes Needed - As part of our Memorial Day observance on Sunday, May 28, we would like to arrange the chancel area with the folded flags of service men and women. If you have such a flag at your house and would be willing to have it displayed that morning, please bring them to the church office by Wednesday, May 24. The flags will be securely stored in Pastor’s office. When you drop off your flag, please be sure and fill out one of the small blue information sheets and put your name on the bottom of the flag box. An insert will be made with the names of all the soldiers whose flags are displayed along with their service branch and in or during what conflict they served.
How Prepared is Your Family in the event of a disaster: fire, tornado, storm, personal injury or even death? Do you have copies of important legal documents, tax returns, birth certificates, wills, insurance policy numbers in a safe place? Do you have water and non-perishable food for 3 to 5 days? For you and your pets? Have you identified “safe rooms” or shelter areas for violent weather? The Maumee Watershed District is presenting “Connecting Neighbors”, a Disaster Ministry helping families be disaster-ready. Participants will be inspired to take action in order to prepare themselves, their households and others before and immediately following a disaster. This training will take place on Tuesday, May 23 from 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. at Bowling Green First UMC (1526 E. Wooster Street in Bowling Green.)
Project With a Purpose - During March through May 2017, the children in our Sunday School will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of NW Ohio. Beginning Sunday, March 19, you will have the opportunity to pull the tabs off aluminum cans, and save them in a provided Ronald McDonald cardboard house. Return your houses to Waterville UMC by no later than Sunday, May 28. Our Sunday School kids will drop off the pull-tabs to our Waterville McDonald’s on Sunday, June 4. The tabs will be sold to a recycling station for the market price of recycled aluminum. They send a check to the Ronald McDonald House, and the funds are used for the guest food budget. Thank you for collecting the tabs!
Graduation Sunday - We will be honoring our graduates on Sunday, June 4. Graduates from high school, college, technical school, and higher education will be recognized during the church service. We will also have a time of celebration after the service in the fellowship hall. Stephanie Shelton is in need of the following information from our graduates: Name, school graduating from, and any future plans. This information will be listed in a special bulletin insert on June 4th. Also, if you would like to be included in the slideshow during the service, please get Stephanie about 8 photos of you (at different ages - infant to current) by May 21st. Please send the photos electronically to Stephanie at sshelton171@gmail.com Thank you!
Waterville Elementary Teacher Appreciation Lunch - We will once again honor the 60 teachers and staff at Waterville Elementary School on Tuesday, May 30th at 11:00 a.m. As before, we will need salads, desserts and helpers. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the secretary’s office. Please consider being a part of this outreach ministry. Thank you!!!
Freedom School Volunteers Needed from June 19 –June 28 at Monroe Street UMC:
•CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS help teachers in the classrooms (9:00-noon). Come at 8:30 for Harambe, the opening circle time and enjoy the children!
• READING TUTORS read one-on-one or in small groups with children from 11a.m. till noon. Tutors should bring their own books to read, as well because at 11:45 until noon, everyone in the building stops to read!
• LUNCH BUDDIES bring your own sack lunch and eat and chat with the children while they eat lunch. Lunch begins at noon and ends with a group activity.
• ENRICHMENT VOLUNTEERS participate from 1:00-3:00 p.m. each afternoon in enrichment activities with the children. On Mondays and Wednesdays, the children will rotate through arts activities. On Tuesdays, they will be outside planting a butterfly garden. On Thursdays, they will participate in creative writing and music and other special events.
• FIELD TRIP CHAPERONES chaperone our Friday afternoon field trips. We will take the children to Widewater on our last day of Freedom School for our only all-day field trip.
Sign-up NOW at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f48a5a82aabff2-freedom
Mark your calendars: Our church will be serving breakfast to the children and staff of The Freedom School on Tuesday, July 18 at Monroe Street United Methodist Church. Pam Cook has volunteered to be in charge of this event, but will need volunteers to help. She will be placing a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for volunteers.
VBS Donations for Crafts - Each night of VBS the children get to make a creative craft to go along with the VBS theme. In order to help with the costs of providing craft materials for around 150 kids, we are hoping to get some of the items donated. The following items are needed for donation: snack size zip-loc bags; sandwich size zip-loc bags; Sheets of decorative scrapbook paper (not card stock); Crayola Washable markers; toilet paper tubes; Bubbles (4 fl. oz. bottles); small plastic plates. Items can be given to Stephanie Shelton or placed in a box by the children’s Sunday School rooms. Thank you!
VBS Donations - This year’s theme for VBS is “Maker Fun Factory - Created by God/Built for a Purpose.” After the children finish their nightly craft at VBS, they have the opportunity to participate in a variety of stations set up in the craft room. This year’s stations will go along with the Fun Factory theme. We are looking for donations of Spirographs, Gear Sets, Magnet and other building sets. These items would not be returned. The items would either go to a church in Toledo at the conclusion of our VBS or to our Sunday School program here at WUMC. Any questions, please contact Stephanie Shelton.
Dave and Paulette Hogg, a former pastor and his wife at Waterville United Methodist Church, will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a Renewal of their Vows on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. The renewal of vows will take place at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Church of the Master United Methodist Church in Westerville, Ohio which is located at 24 N. Grove Street (Corner of Grove and Main Streets.) Dr. Carl L. Wiley officiated at their wedding 50 years ago and will be doing the renewal ceremony. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of gifts, please bring a canned food item to be divided between the two local food pantries. If you plan to attend, please R.S.V. P. by June 1 to Dave’s cell phone: 614-208-4105. Their actual 50th Wedding Anniversary is Saturday, April 29. Cards may be sent to them at the following address: Dave and Paulette Hogg, 6202 Willowcrest Dr., Columbus, OH 43229. We have placed a signup sheet on our bulletin board in the main hallway for those who plan on attending this event. This will help them know how much food is needed.
James (a former Pastor of Waterville UMC) and Barbara Stewart will also be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary in June. Their children, Jennifer and Jay, will be hosting an Open House for Jim and Barbara on Sunday, June 11, 2017 from Noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Maumee United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall, 405 Sackett St., Maumee, Ohio. No RSVPs are necessary. If you are unable to attend, but want to send a note of congratulations or a memory, please do so by sending it to this address: Jennifer Wuertz, 5320 Brown Road, Oregon, Ohio, 43616. The invitation with their original wedding photo is now on display on the bulletin board in the main hallway.
The Lucas County Humane Society wants empty peanut butter jars with some peanut butter residue remaining for their dogs. If people could bring in the jars, Karen Longnecker will be glad to drop them off. She knows we have some animal lovers who might want to help out the pooches. Karen has placed a plastic basket on the shelf outside of the church office for your jars.
Staff Parish Relations Committee News -It is with deep regret that the Staff Parish Relations Committee has accepted the resignation from one of our secretaries, Cathy Landis. We will all miss her friendly greetings in the church office and her dedication to her job and our church. Cathy's last day will be Friday, May 26th. At her request, there will be no formal reception held in her honor. So when you see her, wish her well in her "retirement" and thank her for her years of great service to Waterville UMC.
Job Opening at the Church - The Waterville UMC is seeking a part-time church secretary. Job qualifications include: must be proficient in MS Office Suite, proficient in working with social media, administrative secretarial duties (answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting guests, etc.). A detailed job description is available by contacting Charlene Hansen. Interested applicants should email their resumes including reference list by May 15, 2017 to Charlene.Hansen@live.com or mail to Waterville United Methodist Church, c/o Charlene Hansen, 102 N. Fifth St., Waterville, OH 43566. The Waterville United Methodist Church is an EEO/M/F/D/V employer.
And finally, with the announcement of my retirement at the end of May, we will be in need of folks to run the PowerPoint slides on Sunday mornings. The slides will be completed during the week by the office staff, but you would need to be at the church by 10:00 a.m. to show the announcements and run the slides that go with the worship service. If you are interested, please contact the church office during business hours. talk to me on Sunday mornings or better yet, come and sit with me in the balcony to see what the job entails.
Happy Mother’s Day and don’t forget to Be A Blessing,
Church Cathy
News for May 5, 2017
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
There will be a wedding rehearsal at the church this evening starting at 6:30 p.m. The bridal party will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. on Saturday until the 5:30 p.m. wedding.
We received word on Thursday morning that Loraine Welker pasted away during the night. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers has they deal with this loss. We have not been notified of any arrangements.
Please continue to pray for the following folks:
Lowell Crabtree, father of Pam Denman, recovering from infection following heart surgery and has returned to his home
Sally Waggoner - suffered a stroke, now in rehab
Alta Damron - heart and lung issues - was admitted to Toledo Hospital on Monday
Sharon Schulte - mother of Char Hansen who has some reoccurring issues
Marny Mazzarella’s mother - fell and broke her hip last week and had hip replacement surgery
John Scheub - lymphoma
Pastor Mike and Pam
Ray Millenbaugh - appendicitis
Duncan Komisarek - seven-month-old grandson of Frank and Robin Lipinski with botulism
Our May Mission Focus is The Week of Hope Community Service Youth Mission Trip. Fourteen youth and four adults will be serving in Cincinnati, Ohio with Group Mission Trips from June 25-30 this year. In addition to these folks, we also have two of our youth that have been going on mission trips since seventh grade will be on staff with Group this year. Youth and adults may serve homeless with volunteers at a community garden, teach dance and literature to inner-city children at a local gospel mission, pack/sort supplies for needy families in developing nations, lead activities for inner-city youth at local Boys & Girls Club, prep food and take meals to feeding locations and interact with the kids, and help elderly at Assisted Living Centers with activities, games, and other needs. Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks.
The Prayer Group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday.
New Bible Study - Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, “Come”? Author John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone. Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It is thrilling beyond belief. It is everything you’d expect of someone worthy to be called Lord. The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God’s purpose for your life in the process. There’s just one requirement: If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. This Bible Study will be meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:00, April 23 – June 25 and Tuesday evenings at 7:00, April 25 – June 27 in the Fireside Room. Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board in the hallway.
Worship Service for Sunday, May 7:
Prelude -
Welcome -
Mission Moment – Pam Cook will introduce our Mission emphasis for May and June
Opening Prayer -
Call to Worship -
Song of Worship - Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Children’s Moment -
Anthem - We Will Walk in the Light
Scripture - Acts 2:42-47
Sermon - A Sense of Awe Came Over Everyone - Rev. Joel
Celebration of Holy Communion by intinction
Prayer of Confession
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Offertory -
Doxology -
Offertory and Dedication Prayer -
Prayers of God’s People -
The Lord’s Prayer -
Closing Hymn - Great is Thy Faithfulness
Benediction
Sanctuary Choir Choral Benediction - God Will Make a Way
Postlude -
Liturgist - Dave Landis
Olga is out on tour with a choral group from Bowling Green State University and will miss the next two Sundays. We thank Anna Banachowski for taking her place.
Your Fellowship Hosts for the month of May will be Cindy Box, Penny Greenlese and Terry Myers.
Fellowship hosts are still needed. All of the months are still available except for May and July.
Alaire Rothhaas will be hosting a Prayer Service for The Persecuted Church on Wednesday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church in Whitehouse. The church is located at 10926 Maumee - just off Providence Street. This event will last about an hour and will include praying with scripture and booklets. (Similar to the ones that we use at our Sunday morning 9:00 a.m. Prayer Time.) All are invited and encouraged to attend.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes - Our collection items for the month of May will be “boy items” – tools, duct tape, flashlights and batteries, work gloves, wallets, handkerchiefs, ball glove, stuffed animal, small water bottles, deflated soccer balls and pumps or other balls and Matchbox or Hot Wheel cars. Let’s always remember that the most needed boxes are those for age 10-14 boys – please keep that in mind as you shop. Each month: Pray for shopping wisdom as you purchase these monthly items and the items for your own boxes for the 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.
How Prepared is Your Family in the event of a disaster: fire, tornado, storm, personal injury or even death? Do you have copies of important legal documents, tax returns, birth certificates, wills, insurance policy numbers in a safe place? Do you have water and non-perishable food for 3 to 5 days? For you and your pets? Have you identified “safe rooms” or shelter areas for violent weather? The Maumee Watershed District is presenting “Connecting Neighbors”, a Disaster Ministry helping families be disaster-ready. Participants will be inspired to take action in order to prepare themselves, their households and others before and immediately following a disaster. This training will take place on Tuesday, May 23 from 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. at Bowling Green First UMC (1526 E. Wooster Street in Bowling Green.)
Project With a Purpose - During March through May 2017, the children in our Sunday School will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of NW Ohio. Beginning Sunday, March 19, you will have the opportunity to pull the tabs off aluminum cans, and save them in a provided Ronald McDonald cardboard house. Return your houses to Waterville UMC by no later than Sunday, May 28. Our Sunday School kids will drop off the pull-tabs to our Waterville McDonald’s on Sunday, June 4. The tabs will be sold to a recycling station for the market price of recycled aluminum. They send a check to the Ronald McDonald House, and the funds are used for the guest food budget. Thank you for starting to collect the tabs today!
Graduation Sunday - We will be honoring our graduates on Sunday, June 4. Graduates from high school, college, technical school, and higher education will be recognized during the church service. We will also have a time of celebration after the service in the fellowship hall. Stephanie Shelton is in need of the following information from our graduates: Name, school graduating from, and any future plans. This information will be listed in a special bulletin insert on June 4th. Also, if you would like to be included in the slideshow during the service, please get Stephanie about 8 photos of you (at different ages - infant to current) by May 21st. Please send the photos electronically to Stephanie at sshelton171@gmail.com Thank you!
Waterville Elementary Teacher Appreciation Lunch - We will once again honor the 60 teachers and staff at Waterville Elementary School on Tuesday, May 30th at 11:00 a.m. As before, we will need salads, desserts and helpers. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the secretary’s office. Please consider being a part of this outreach ministry. Thank you!!!
Freedom School Volunteers Needed from June 19 –June 28 at Monroe Street UMC:
•CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS help teachers in the classrooms (9:00-noon). Come at 8:30 for Harambe, the opening circle time and enjoy the children!
• READING TUTORS read one-on-one or in small groups with children from 11a.m. till noon. Tutors should bring their own books to read, as well because at 11:45 until noon, everyone in the building stops to read!
• LUNCH BUDDIES bring your own sack lunch and eat and chat with the children while they eat lunch. Lunch begins at noon and ends with a group activity.
• ENRICHMENT VOLUNTEERS participate from 1:00-3:00 p.m. each afternoon in enrichment activities with the children. On Mondays and Wednesdays, the children will rotate through arts activities. On Tuesdays, they will be outside planting a butterfly garden. On Thursdays, they will participate in creative writing and music and other special events.
• FIELD TRIP CHAPERONES chaperone our Friday afternoon field trips. We will take the children to Widewater on our last day of Freedom School for our only all-day field trip.
Sign-up NOW at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f48a5a82aabff2-freedom
Mark your calendars: Our church will be serving breakfast to the children and staff of The Freedom School on Tuesday, July 18 at Monroe Street United Methodist Church. Pam Cook has volunteered to be in charge of this event, but will need volunteers to help. She will be placing a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for volunteers.
VBS Donations for Crafts - Each night of VBS the children get to make a creative craft to go along with the VBS theme. In order to help with the costs of providing craft materials for around 150 kids, we are hoping to get some of the items donated. The following items are needed for donation: snack size zip-loc bags; sandwich size zip-loc bags; Sheets of decorative scrapbook paper (not card stock); Crayola Washable markers; toilet paper tubes; Bubbles (4 fl. oz. bottles); small plastic plates. Items can be given to Stephanie Shelton or placed in a box by the children’s Sunday School rooms. Thank you!
VBS Donations - This year’s theme for VBS is “Maker Fun Factory - Created by God/Built for a Purpose.” After the children finish their nightly craft at VBS, they have the opportunity to participate in a variety of stations set up in the craft room. This year’s stations will go along with the Fun Factory theme. We are looking for donations of Spirographs, Gear Sets, Magnet and other building sets. These items would not be returned. The items would either go to a church in Toledo at the conclusion of our VBS or to our Sunday School program here at WUMC. Any questions, please contact Stephanie Shelton.
Dave and Paulette Hogg, a former pastor and his wife at Waterville United Methodist Church, will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a Renewal of their Vows on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. The renewal of vows will take place at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Church of the Master United Methodist Church in Westerville, Ohio which is located at 24 N. Grove Street (Corner of Grove and Main Streets.) Dr. Carl L. Wiley officiated at their wedding 50 years ago and will be doing the renewal ceremony. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of gifts, please bring a canned food item to be divided between the two local food pantries. If you plan to attend, please R.S.V. P. by June 1 to Dave’s cell phone: 614-208-4105. Their actual 50th Wedding Anniversary is Saturday, April 29. Cards may be sent to them at the following address: Dave and Paulette Hogg, 6202 Willowcrest Dr., Columbus, OH 43229. We have placed a signup sheet on our bulletin board in the main hallway for those who plan on attending this event. This will help them know how much food is needed.
The Lucas County Humane Society wants empty peanut butter jars with some peanut butter residue remaining for their dogs. If people could bring in the jars, Karen Longnecker will be glad to drop them off. She knows we have some animal lovers who might want to help out the pooches. (And remember, she is a cat person, but Hobo gave his approval for her to do this.)
Staff Parish Relations Committee News -It is with deep regret that the Staff Parish Relations Committee has accepted the resignation from one of our secretaries, Cathy Landis. We will all miss her friendly greetings in the church office and her dedication to her job and our church. Cathy's last day will be May 26th. At her request, there will be no formal reception held in her honor. So when you see her, wish her well in her "retirement" and thank her for her years of great service to Waterville UMC.
Job Opening at the Church - The Waterville UMC is seeking a part-time church secretary. Job qualifications include: must be proficient in MS Office Suite, proficient in working with social media, administrative secretarial duties (answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting guests, etc.). A detailed job description is available by contacting Charlene Hansen. Interested applicants should email their resumes including reference list by May 15, 2017 to Charlene.Hansen@live.com or mail to Waterville United Methodist Church, c/o Charlene Hansen, 102 N. Fifth St., Waterville, OH 43566. The Waterville United Methodist Church is an EEO/M/F/D/V employer.
And finally, with the announcement of my retirement at the end of May, we will be in need of folks to run the PowerPoint slides on Sunday mornings. The slides will be completed during the week by the office staff, but you would need to be at the church by 10:00 a.m. to show the announcements and run the slides that go with the worship service. If you are interested, please contact the church office during business hours. talk to me on Sunday mornings or better yet, come and sit with me in the balcony to see what the job entails.
Be a Blessing,
Church Cathy
News for April 28, 2017
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
The May issue of The Ambassador was sent out yesterday morning. Please be sure to read the entire publication but please pay special attention to Pastor Mike’s article on the front page which will have an impact on the church for the next month or so. We thank Rev. Joel Schutte for his willingness to stand in for Pastor Mike and pray that Pastor Mike will be back with us soon.
Please continue to pray for the following folks:
Jim Simpson now back at Kingston in Perrysburg
Lowell Crabtree, father of Pam Denman, recovering from infection following heart surgery and has returned to his home
Sally Waggoner - suffered a stroke, now in rehab
Natalie Przybylski - upcoming procedure
Alta Damron - heart and lung issues - being admitted to Toledo Hospital on Monday
Sharon Schulte - mother of Char Hansen who has some reoccurring issues
Marny Mazzarella’s mother - fell and broke her hip last week and had hip replacement surgery
John Scheub – lymphoma
Pastor Mike and Pam
Our April Mission Focus is The Daughter Project. A faith-based organization, they provide holistic healing services in an extremely safe, home-like environment to girls/women who have been freed from sex traffickers at no cost to them or their families. The services include abuse & addiction counseling, family/friend restoration, health & nutrition education, medical/dental/vision care, legal counsel and spiritual mentorship. Caring & competent professionals and volunteers provide this help. They have recruited doctors, counselors and other professionals to provide medical services to the girls. In addition to medical services, they collaborate with various local community organizations to provide healthy, educational and recreational opportunities for the girls. Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks.
In addition to our financial gifts to The Daughter Project, with month we would also like to collect the following items for The Daughter Project: toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, disposable scrubber sponges, liquid hand soap, light bulbs, Mrs. Meyers cleaning supplies, bleach, Lysol sprays and wipes, air freshener cans, journals (plain without words or quotes), planners, without the year and gift cards for stores to purchase clothes and household items as needed. A basket will be available for your items on the table in the Fireside Room.
Anne Stevens will be delivering our items that we collected this month for The Daughter Project. This Sunday will be your final day to contribute any items or by giving your offerings in the Mission Jar during the Children’s Moment.
The Prayer Group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday.
New Bible Study - Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, “Come”? Author John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone. Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It is thrilling beyond belief. It is everything you’d expect of someone worthy to be called Lord. The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God’s purpose for your life in the process. There’s just one requirement: If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. This Bible Study will be meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:00, April 23 – June 25 and Tuesday evenings at 7:00, April 25 – June 27 in the Fireside Room. Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board in the hallway.
Worship Service for Sunday, April 30: Teacher Appreciation Day
Prelude - We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise
Welcome -
Opening Prayer -
Call to Worship -
Song of Worship - Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Teacher Recognition by Stephanie Shelton
Children’s Moment- Mission Jar for The Daughter Project
Anthem - Come Down, Lord
Scripture- Luke 24:13-35
Sermon - Why Do We Not Recognize Jesus?
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Offertory - Medley of Praise
Doxology -
Offertory and Dedication Prayer -
Prayers of God’s People -
The Lord’s Prayer -
Closing Hymn - Open My Eyes, That I May See
Benediction
Sanctuary Choir Choral Benediction - Spirit Song
Postlude - Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Liturgist - Tom Quinn
Reception in Fellowship Hall after Worship for Teacher Appreciation Sunday. Cake and punch will be served.
Steve and Barb Crandall and Char Pritchett have been your Fellowship Hosts for the month of April. Thank you for your willingness to serve and for the goodies!
Fellowship hosts are still needed. All of the months are still available except for May and July.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes - Our collection items for the month of April will be hygiene items such as toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, washcloths, lip balm, Band-Aids, fingernail care items and brushes/combs. Let’s always remember that the most needed boxes are those for age 10-14 boys – please keep that in mind as you shop. Each month: Pray for shopping wisdom as you purchase these monthly items and the items for your own boxes for the 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.
How Prepared is Your Family in the event of a disaster: fire, tornado, storm, personal injury or even death? Do you have copies of important legal documents, tax returns, birth certificates, wills, insurance policy numbers in a safe place? Do you have water and non-perishable food for 3 to 5 days? For you and your pets? Have you identified “safe rooms” or shelter areas for violent weather? The Maumee Watershed District is presenting “Connecting Neighbors”, a Disaster Ministry helping families be disaster-ready. Participants will be inspired to take action in order to prepare themselves, their households and others before and immediately following a disaster. This training will take place on Tuesday, May 23 from 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. at Bowling Green First UMC (1526 E. Wooster Street in Bowling Green.)
Project With a Purpose - During March through May 2017, the children in our Sunday School will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of NW Ohio. Beginning Sunday, March 19, you will have the opportunity to pull the tabs off aluminum cans, and save them in a provided Ronald McDonald cardboard house. Return your houses to Waterville UMC by no later than Sunday, May 28. Our Sunday School kids will drop off the pull-tabs to our Waterville McDonald’s on Sunday, June 4. The tabs will be sold to a recycling station for the market price of recycled aluminum. They send a check to the Ronald McDonald House, and the funds are used for the guest food budget. Thank you for starting to collect the tabs today!
Graduation Sunday - We will be honoring our graduates on Sunday, June 4. Graduates from high school, college, technical school, and higher education will be recognized during the church service. We will also have a time of celebration after the service in the fellowship hall. Stephanie Shelton is in need of the following information from our graduates: Name, school graduating from, and any future plans. This information will be listed in a special bulletin insert on June 4th. Also, if you would like to be included in the slideshow during the service, please get Stephanie about 8 photos of you (at different ages - infant to current) by May 21st. Please send the photos electronically to Stephanie at sshelton171@gmail.com Thank you!
Waterville Elementary Teacher Appreciation Lunch - We will once again honor the 60 teachers and staff at Waterville Elementary School on Tuesday, May 30th at 11:00 a.m. As before, we will need salads, desserts and helpers. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the secretary’s office. Please consider being a part of this outreach ministry. Thank you!!!
VBS Donations for Crafts - Each night of VBS the children get to make a creative craft to go along with the VBS theme. In order to help with the costs of providing craft materials for around 150 kids, we are hoping to get some of the items donated. The following items are needed for donation: snack size zip-loc bags; sandwich size zip-loc bags; Sharpie permanent markers (colors); Sheets of decorative scrapbook paper (not card stock); Crayola Washable markers; toilet paper tubes; Bubbles (4 fl. oz. bottles); small plastic plates. Items can be given to Stephanie Shelton or placed in a box by the children’s Sunday School rooms. Thank you!
Volunteers Needed for VBS Craft Prep - Stephanie Shelton is looking for volunteers to help with VBS Craft preparation. The small projects can be done at your home and need to be completed prior to the week of VBS which is July 10-13. If interested, please contact Stephanie at 567-202-5035 or sshelton171@gmail.com
VBS Donations - This year’s theme for VBS is “Maker Fun Factory - Created by God/Built for a Purpose.” After the children finish their nightly craft at VBS, they have the opportunity to participate in a variety of stations set up in the craft room. This year’s stations will go along with the Fun Factory theme. We are looking for donations of Spirographs, Gear Sets, Magnet and other building sets. These items would not be returned. The items would either go to a church in Toledo at the conclusion of our VBS or to our Sunday School program here at WUMC. Any questions, please contact Stephanie Shelton.
The Waterville Rotary will be hosting their Pancake Supper on Monday, May 1 at the Waterville Primary School from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available from your favorite Rotarian or at the door that evening. Proceeds go toward their scholarship fund.
Dave and Paulette Hogg, a former pastor and his wife at Waterville United Methodist Church, will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a Renewal of their Vows on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. The renewal of vows will take place at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Church of the Master United Methodist Church in Westerville, Ohio which is located at 24 N. Grove Street (Corner of Grove and Main Streets.) Dr. Carl L. Wiley officiated at their wedding 50 years ago and will be doing the renewal ceremony. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of gifts, please bring a canned food item to be divided between the two local food pantries. If you plan to attend, please R.S.V. P. by June 1 to Dave’s cell phone: 614-208-4105. Their actual 50th Wedding Anniversary is Saturday, April 29. Cards may be sent to them at the following address: Dave and Paulette Hogg, 6202 Willowcrest Dr., Columbus, OH 43229. We have placed a signup sheet on our bulletin board in the main hallway for those who plan on attending this event. This will help them know how much food is needed.
The Lucas County Humane Society wants empty peanut butter jars with some peanut butter residue remaining for their dogs. If people could bring in the jars, Karen Longnecker will be glad to drop them off. She knows we have some animal lovers who might want to help out the pooches. (And remember, she is a cat person, but Hobo gave his approval for her to do this.)
And finally, with the announcement of my retirement at the end of May, we will be in need of folks to run the PowerPoint slides on Sunday mornings. The slides will be completed during the week by the office staff, but you would need to be at the church by 10:00 a.m. to show the announcements and run the slides that go with the worship service. If you are interested, please contact the church office during business hours. talk to me on Sunday mornings or better yet, come and sit with me in the balcony to see what the job entails. High School students who need volunteer hours….this might be the job for you!!
Be a Blessing,
Church Cathy
News for April 21, 2017
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
Please continue to pray for the following folks:
Jim Simpson in the hospital at UTMC
Lowell Crabtree, father of Pam Denman, recovering from infection following heart surgery and has returned to his home
Sally Waggoner - suffered a stroke, now in rehab
Natalie Przybylski - upcoming procedure
Ed Lewis
Sharon Schulte - mother of Char Hansen who has some reoccurring issues
Marny Mazzarella’s mother - fell and broke her hip last week and had hip replacement surgery last Friday
Today is the deadline for articles to be included in the May issue of The Ambassador. Please send your items to wumcjanet@watervilleumc.org Thank you!
Our April Mission Focus is The Daughter Project. A faith-based organization, they provide holistic healing services in an extremely safe, home-like environment to girls/women who have been freed from sex traffickers at no cost to them or their families. The services include abuse & addiction counseling, family/friend restoration, health & nutrition education, medical/dental/vision care, legal counsel and spiritual mentorship. Caring & competent professionals and volunteers provide this help. They have recruited doctors, counselors and other professionals to provide medical services to the girls. In addition to medical services, they collaborate with various local community organizations to provide healthy, educational and recreational opportunities for the girls. Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks.
In addition to our financial gifts to The Daughter Project, with month we would also like to collect the following items for The Daughter Project: toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, disposable scrubber sponges, liquid hand soap, light bulbs, Mrs. Meyers cleaning supplies, bleach, Lysol sprays and wipes, air freshener cans, journals (plain without words or quotes), planners, without the year and gift cards for stores to purchase clothes and household items as needed. A basket will be available for your items on the table in the Fireside Room.
Mr. Wilbarger, the founder of The Daughter Project, also wanted us all to be aware that the greatest need at this time is for mature, Godly women to apply to be House Moms, either full or part time. Being a House Mom is a paid position with training and is very challenging work, but supremely satisfying.
The Prayer Group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday.
New Bible Study begins Sunday - Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, “Come”? Author John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone. Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It is thrilling beyond belief. It is everything you’d expect of someone worthy to be called Lord. The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God’s purpose for your life in the process. There’s just one requirement: If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. This Bible Study will be meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:00, April 23 – June 25 and Tuesday evenings at 7:00, April 25 – June 27 in the Fireside Room. Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board in the hallway.
Worship Service for Sunday, April 23:
Prelude - How Firm A Foundation
Welcome -
Opening Prayer -
Call to Worship -
Song of Worship - More Precious Than Silver
Children’s Moment-
Hymn - Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Anthem - Father, Forgive Us
Scripture- John 20:19-31
Sermon - What Will We do When Jesus Shows Up?
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Offertory - I Worship You, Almighty God with I Sing Praises
Doxology -
Offertory and Dedication Prayer -
Prayers of God’s People -
The Lord’s Prayer -
Closing Hymn - Surely the Presence of the Lord
Benediction
Sanctuary Choir Choral Benediction - Spirit Song
Postlude - To God Be The Glory
Liturgist - Dave Landis
Steve and Barb Crandall and Char Pritchett are your Fellowship Hosts for the month of April.
Fellowship hosts are still needed. All of the months are still available except for May and July.
Your first quarter Giving Statements were emailed on Saturday, April 8. For those who receive hardcopies, they will be available for your pick up on the shelf outside the Church Office. Please contact Tom Wiggins, financialsec@watervillumc.org if you have any questions about anything related to finance, stewardship or the Capital Campaign.
The Monroe Street United Methodist Church will be having a Freedom School Orientation on Sunday, April 23 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. During this time, you will be able to get a taste of Harambe, the singing and dancing experience that warms the kids up for learning every day, an opportunity to explore service opportunities through which you may become involved in the Freedom School. As an added bonus, those who attend will participate in a workshop facilitated by Adri-Marie van Heerden from Johannesburg, South Africa called “With not For: Basic Principles for Working in Communities.” If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Rand at erand@monroestreetchurch.org or call 419-473-1167
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes - Our collection items for the month of April will be hygiene items such as toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, washcloths, lip balm, Band-Aids, fingernail care items and brushes/combs. Let’s always remember that the most needed boxes are those for age 10-14 boys – please keep that in mind as you shop. Each month: Pray for shopping wisdom as you purchase these monthly items and the items for your own boxes for the 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.
How Prepared is Your Family in the event of a disaster: fire, tornado, storm, personal injury or even death? Do you have copies of important legal documents, tax returns, birth certificates, wills, insurance policy numbers in a safe place? Do you have water and non-perishable food for 3 to 5 days? For you and your pets? Have you identified “safe rooms” or shelter areas for violent weather? The Maumee Watershed District is presenting “Connecting Neighbors”, a Disaster Ministry helping families be disaster-ready. Participants will be inspired to take action in order to prepare themselves, their households and others before and immediately following a disaster. This training will take place on Tuesday, May 23 from 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. at Bowling Green First UMC (1526 E. Wooster Street in Bowling Green.)
Project With a Purpose - During March through May 2017, the children in our Sunday School will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of NW Ohio. Beginning Sunday, March 19, you will have the opportunity to pull the tabs off aluminum cans, and save them in a provided Ronald McDonald cardboard house. Return your houses to Waterville UMC by no later than Sunday, May 28. Our Sunday School kids will drop off the pull-tabs to our Waterville McDonald’s on Sunday, June 4. The tabs will be sold to a recycling station for the market price of recycled aluminum. They send a check to the Ronald McDonald House, and the funds are used for the guest food budget. Thank you for starting to collect the tabs today!
Graduation Sunday - We will be honoring our graduates on Sunday, June 4. Graduates from high school, college, technical school, and higher education will be recognized during the church service. We will also have a time of celebration after the service in the fellowship hall. Stephanie Shelton is in need of the following information from our graduates: Name, school graduating from, and any future plans. This information will be listed in a special bulletin insert on June 4th. Also, if you would like to be included in the slideshow during the service, please get Stephanie about 8 photos of you (at different ages - infant to current) by May 21st. Please send the photos electronically to Stephanie at sshelton171@gmail.com Thank you!
Waterville Elementary Teacher Appreciation Lunch - We will once again honor the 60 teachers and staff at Waterville Elementary School on Tuesday, May 30th at 11:00 a.m. As before, we will need salads, desserts and helpers. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the secretary’s office. Please consider being a part of this outreach ministry. Thank you!!!
VBS Donations for Crafts - Each night of VBS the children get to make a creative craft to go along with the VBS theme. In order to help with the costs of providing craft materials for around 150 kids, we are hoping to get some of the items donated. The following items are needed for donation: snack size zip-loc bags; sandwich size zip-loc bags; Sharpie permanent markers (colors); Sheets of decorative scrapbook paper (not card stock); Crayola Washable markers; toilet paper tubes; Bubbles (4 fl. oz. bottles); small plastic plates. Items can be given to Stephanie Shelton or placed in a box by the children’s Sunday School rooms. Thank you!
Volunteers Needed for VBS Craft Prep - Stephanie Shelton is looking for volunteers to help with VBS Craft preparation. The small projects can be done at your home and need to be completed prior to the week of VBS which is July 10-13. If interested, please contact Stephanie at 567-202-5035 or sshelton171@gmail.com
VBS Donations - This year’s theme for VBS is “Maker Fun Factory - Created by God/Built for a Purpose.” After the children finish their nightly craft at VBS, they have the opportunity to participate in a variety of stations set up in the craft room. This year’s stations will go along with the Fun Factory theme. We are looking for donations of Spirographs, Gear Sets, Magnet and other building sets. These items would not be returned. The items would either go to a church in Toledo at the conclusion of our VBS or to our Sunday School program here at WUMC. Any questions, please contact Stephanie Shelton.
Dave and Paulette Hogg, a former pastor and his wife at Waterville United Methodist Church, will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a Renewal of their Vows on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. The renewal of vows will take place at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Church of the Master United Methodist Church in Westerville, Ohio which is located at 24 N. Grove Street (Corner of Grove and Main Streets.) Dr. Carl L. Wiley officiated at their wedding 50 years ago and will be doing the renewal ceremony. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of gifts, please bring a canned food item to be divided between the two local food pantries. If you plan to attend, please R.S.V. P. by June 1 to Dave’s cell phone: 614-208-4105. Their actual 50th Wedding Anniversary is Saturday, April 29. Cards may be sent to them at the following address: Dave and Paulette Hogg, 6202 Willowcrest Dr., Columbus, OH 43229. We have placed a signup sheet on our bulletin board in the main hallway for those who plan on attending this event. This will help them know how much food is needed.
The Lucas County Humane Society wants empty peanut butter jars with some peanut butter residue remaining for their dogs. If people could bring in the jars, Karen Longnecker will be glad to drop them off. She knows we have some animal lovers who might want to help out the pooches. (And remember, she is a cat person, but Hobo gave his approval for her to do this.)
Be a Blessing,
Church Cathy
News for April 14, 2017
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
Please continue to pray for the following folks:
Jim Simpson in the hospital at UTMC
Lowell Crabtree, father of Pam Denman, recovering from infection following heart surgery and has returned to his home
Sally Waggoner - suffered a stroke
Family of Denny Oliver upon his death this week
Natalie Przybylski - upcoming procedure
Ed Lewis
Sharon Schulte - mother of Char Hansen who has some reoccurring issues
Marny Mazzarella’s mother - fell and broke her hip last week and will be having hip replacement surgery today
Those interested in joining the Cross Walk today should arrive in the church’s courtyard at 11:45 a.m. The group will be leaving at noon and will be stopping at 14 points around the area for prayer and will be following The Stations of the Cross. The community has been invited to join in this event this year.
The Waterville Community Easter Sunrise Service will be held at 6:45 a.m. on Sunday at the river behind the recently torn down Elementary School. Following the service, Zion Lutheran Church will be hosting a breakfast.
Our April Mission Focus is The Daughter Project. A faith-based organization, they provide holistic healing services in an extremely safe, home-like environment to girls/women who have been freed from sex traffickers at no cost to them or their families. The services include abuse & addiction counseling, family/friend restoration, health & nutrition education, medical/dental/vision care, legal counsel and spiritual mentorship. Caring & competent professionals and volunteers provide this help. They have recruited doctors, counselors and other professionals to provide medical services to the girls. In addition to medical services, they collaborate with various local community organizations to provide healthy, educational and recreational opportunities for the girls. Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks.
In addition to our financial gifts to The Daughter Project, with month we would also like to collect the following items for The Daughter Project: toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, disposable scrubber sponges, liquid hand soap, light bulbs, Mrs. Meyers cleaning supplies, bleach, Lysol sprays and wipes, air freshener cans, journals (plain without words or quotes), planners, without the year and gift cards for stores to purchase clothes and household items as needed. A basket will be available for your items on the table in the Fireside Room.
Mr. Wilbarger, the founder of The Daughter Project, also wanted us all to be aware that the greatest need at this time is for mature, Godly women to apply to be House Moms, either full or part time. Being a House Mom is a paid position with training and is very challenging work, but supremely satisfying.
The Prayer Group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday.
Worship Service for Sunday, April 16: Easter Sunday
Prelude - Christ Is Risen!
Welcome -
Processional Hymn - Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Opening Prayer -
Call to Worship -
Song of Worship - He Lives
Children’s Moment- (Just a reminder that there will not be any Sunday School for the children this week, so the teachers can enjoy Easter worship with their families. There will be special activity sheets available for the kids this Sunday. Please ask an usher for your copy.)
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Offertory - We Shall Behold Him
Doxology -
Offertory and Dedication Prayer -
Hymn - Up from the Grave He Arose
Scripture- John 20:1-18
Sermon - Learning to Expect the Unexpected
Prayers of God’s People -
The Lord’s Prayer -
Closing Hymn - Crown Him with Many Crowns
Sanctuary Choir Anthem - Halleluiah Chorus
Postlude - Crown Him with Many Crowns
Liturgist - Tom Quinn
Prayer Partner for Pastor Mike - Keith Colyer
There will not be any fellowship time on Easter Sunday.
Fellowship hosts are still needed. All of the months are still available except for May and July.
Your first quarter Giving Statements were emailed on Saturday, April 8. For those who receive hardcopies, they will be available for your pick up on the shelf outside the Church Office. Please contact Tom Wiggins, financialsec@watervillumc.org if you have any questions about anything related to finance, stewardship or the Capital Campaign.
Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, “Come”? Author John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone. Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It is thrilling beyond belief. It is everything you’d expect of someone worthy to be called Lord. The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God’s purpose for your life in the process. There’s just one requirement: If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. This Bible Study will be meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:00, April 23 – June 25 and Tuesday evenings at 7:00, April 25 – June 27 in the Fireside Room. Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board in the hallway.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes - Our collection items for the month of April will be hygiene items such as toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, washcloths, lip balm, Band-Aids, fingernail care items and brushes/combs. Let’s always remember that the most needed boxes are those for age 10-14 boys – please keep that in mind as you shop. Each month: Pray for shopping wisdom as you purchase these monthly items and the items for your own boxes for the 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.
Project With a Purpose - During March through May 2017, the children in our Sunday School will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of NW Ohio. Beginning Sunday, March 19, you will have the opportunity to pull the tabs off aluminum cans, and save them in a provided Ronald McDonald cardboard house. Return your houses to Waterville UMC by no later than Sunday, May 28. Our Sunday School kids will drop off the pull-tabs to our Waterville McDonald’s on Sunday, June 4. The tabs will be sold to a recycling station for the market price of recycled aluminum. They send a check to the Ronald McDonald House, and the funds are used for the guest food budget. Thank you for starting to collect the tabs today!
Graduation Sunday - We will be honoring our graduates on Sunday, June 4. Graduates from high school, college, technical school, and higher education will be recognized during the church service. We will also have a time of celebration after the service in the fellowship hall. Stephanie Shelton is in need of the following information from our graduates: Name, school graduating from, and any future plans. This information will be listed in a special bulletin insert on June 4th. Also, if you would like to be included in the slideshow during the service, please get Stephanie about 8 photos of you (at different ages - infant to current) by May 21st. Please send the photos electronically to Stephanie at sshelton171@gmail.com Thank you!
Dave and Paulette Hogg, a former pastor and his wife at Waterville United Methodist Church, will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a Renewal of their Vows on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. The renewal of vows will take place at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Church of the Master United Methodist Church in Westerville, Ohio which is located at 24 N. Grove Street (Corner of Grove and Main Streets.) Dr. Carl L. Wiley officiated at their wedding 50 years ago and will be doing the renewal ceremony. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of gifts, please bring a canned food item to be divided between the two local food pantries. If you plan to attend, please R.S.V. P. by June 1 to Dave’s cell phone: 614-208-4105. Their actual 50th Wedding Anniversary is April 29. Cards may be sent to them at the following address: Dave and Paulette Hogg, 6202 Willowcrest Dr., Columbus, OH 43229. We have placed a signup sheet on our bulletin board in the main hallway for those who plan on attending this event. This will help them know how much food is needed.
The Lucas County Humane Society wants empty peanut butter jars with some peanut butter residue remaining for their dogs. If people could bring in the jars, Karen Longnecker will be glad to drop them off. She knows we have some animal lovers who might want to help out the pooches. (And remember, she is a cat person, but Hobo gave his approval for her to do this.)
And finally, the Church Mouse would like to thank Pastor Mike, Rev. Joel, Olga, Matt Emahiser and The Sanctuary Choir for the awesome worship service on Maundy Thursday. The music and the spoken words were amazing! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to make this such a memorable evening. Those in attendance were truly blessed.
Easter Blessings,
Church Cathy
News for April 7, 2017
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
Please continue to pray for the following folks:
Jim Simpson in the hospital at UTMC
Lowell Crabtree, father of Pam Denman, recovering from infection following heart surgery and has returned to his home
Sally Waggoner - suffered a stroke earlier this week and is in St. Luke’s hospital
Our April Mission Focus is The Daughter Project. A faith-based organization, they provide holistic healing services in an extremely safe, home-like environment to girls/women who have been freed from sex traffickers at no cost to them or their families. The services include abuse & addiction counseling, family/friend restoration, health & nutrition education, medical/dental/vision care, legal counsel and spiritual mentorship. Caring & competent professionals and volunteers provide this help. They have recruited doctors, counselors and other professionals to provide medical services to the girls. In addition to medical services, they collaborate with various local community organizations to provide healthy, educational and recreational opportunities for the girls. Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks.
The Church of St. Andrew United Methodist Men’s Group is partnering with The Daughter Project to present a delicious breakfast buffet on Saturday, April 8. The buffet will include: vegetarian and low-carb selections, chilled fruit bowl, old fashioned pancakes, blueberry pancakes, Chef Paul’s soon-to-be- World Famous potato pancakes, French toast with warm fruit and whipped toppings, patty or link whole hog sausage, scrambled eggs, homemade sausage gravy and biscuits, genuine southern grits, creamed chipped beef over toast, plus everyone’s favorite - the original SPAM!!! Beverages of many kinds will also be available. Plan to join them for fun, fellowship and fantastic food. They will be serving from 8:00 -10:30 a.m. Your cost?? A free will donation. Carry-out containers will be available. Come and meet Jeff Wilbarger, director of The Daughter Project, and winner of the 2016 Toledo Jefferson Award, as well as the national Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis award for exemplary community service. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event will go to The Daughter Project. The church is located at 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd. – located between Heatherdowns Country Club and Byrne Road.
In addition to our financial gifts to The Daughter Project, with month we would also like to collect the following items for The Daughter Project: toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, disposable scrubber sponges, liquid hand soap, light bulbs, Mrs. Meyers cleaning supplies, bleach, Lysol sprays and wipes, air freshener cans, journals (plain without words or quotes), planners, without the year and gift cards for stores to purchase clothes and household items as needed. A basket will be available for your items on the table in the Fireside Room.
Mr. Wilbarger, the founder of The Daughter Project, also wanted us all to be aware that the greatest need at this time is for mature, Godly women to apply to be House Moms, either full or part time. Being a House Mom is a paid position with training and is very challenging work, but supremely satisfying.
The Prayer Group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday.
The Max Lucado Lenten small group study, He Chose the Nails, will meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room this Sunday morning and at6:30 p.m. Sunday evening at the home of Tom and Karen Wiggins. There is also a group that meets on Tuesday evenings at the church in the Fireside Room at 7:00 p.m.
Worship Service for Sunday, April 9: Palm Sunday
Prelude - The Handbell Choir will be playing Because He Lives
Welcome -
Call to Worship -
Processional Hymn - Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
Opening Prayer -
Songs of Worship - Majesty
Kinder Choir - The Someone Song with Handbells and The Little Grey Donkey with Jan Sheridan playing flute
Children’s Moment-
Hymn - All Glory, Laud, and Honor
Sanctuary Choir Anthem - On the Road to Jerusalem
Scripture- Matthew 26:31-39
Sermon - Denial or Faithfulness?
Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings
Offertory - Hosanna!
Doxology -
Offertory and Dedication Prayer -
Prayers of God’s People -
The Lord’s Prayer -
Closing Hymn - Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Choral Benediction - Spirit Song
Postlude - All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
Liturgist - Dave Landis
Your Fellowship Hosts for April are Barb & Steve Crandall and Char Pritchett. There will not be any fellowship time on Easter Sunday.
Fellowship hosts are still needed. All of the months are still available except for May and July.
Palm Sunday was to bea Welcome a Neighbor Sunday. The Church Mouse would like to thank Bobbie Westfall for delivering all 10 of the gift bags to new residents in the area tomorrow. Included in the bags this month is an invitation to attend Holy Week activities at our church and she wanted to be sure that those invitations would get to the new neighbors before Palm Sunday.
Easter is only a week away. In the pew racks this Sunday, you will find an Easter Lily order form on a white envelope. The cost will remain $8.00 this year. All orders need to be turned in by Palm Sunday - April 9th. Twenty-two of the plants have been spoken for – we have 3 Easter lilies remaining. You may have noticed in April’s Ambassador that the “Click to place your lily order” link did not work. I apologize for this inconvenience. The vendor no longer supports this option for non-paying subscribers. The option is geared for businesses and is too costly. Therefore, we will not be able to offer this method of ordering lilies or poinsettias in the future.
There will be Holy Week invitations in your bulletins this Sunday for you to share with your neighbors, friends and family. Highlights include our Maundy Thursday Tenebrae worship service with Holy Communion at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary, the Good Friday Cross Walk that will start at Noon at our church and proceed through our community following the14 Stations of the Cross, the Community Sunrise Easter Service at 6:45 a.m. down by the river with breakfast following the service at Zion Lutheran Church and finally, our Easter Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. There will not be any Sunday School that morning.
There is a two-sided insert in your bulletin this Sunday. One side is about the Project With a Purpose that our Sunday School children are involved with right now. The other side of the insert gives you information about the upcoming Freedom School to be held at the Monroe Street United Methodist Church this summer. The church will be holding an Open House and Freedom School Orientation on Sunday, April 23 from 3-5 pm to give you a taste of Harambe, the singing and dancing experience that warms the kids up for learning every day, and an opportunity to explore service opportunities through which you may become involved in the Freedom School this year.
Your first quarter Giving Statements will be emailed on Saturday, April 8. For those who receive hardcopies, they will be available for your pick up on Sunday, April 9 on the shelf outside the Church Office. Please contact Tom Wiggins, financialsec@watervillumc.org if you have any questions about anything related to finance, stewardship or the Capital Campaign.
Egg-citing News - Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on April 9th (Palm Sunday) following church. Children up to 6th grade are welcome to participate in this egg-citing event and adults are encouraged to "egg" them on. All egg hunters will be awarded a sackful of goodies. Please bring your own baskets (we will have some bags on hand too). If you have questions, want to donate candy or goodies for the sacks, or would like to help hide eggs on the day of the event, please contact Cara McMillan at 419-344-2171.
Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, “Come”? Author John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone. Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It is thrilling beyond belief. It is everything you’d expect of someone worthy to be called Lord. The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God’s purpose for your life in the process. There’s just one requirement: If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. This Bible Study will be meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:00, April 23 – June 25 and Tuesday evenings at 7:00, April 25 – June 27 in the Fireside Room. Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board in the hallway.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes - Our collection items for the month of April will be hygiene items such as toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, washcloths, lip balm, Band-Aids, fingernail care items and brushes/combs. Let’s always remember that the most needed boxes are those for age 10-14 boys – please keep that in mind as you shop. Each month: Pray for shopping wisdom as you purchase these monthly items and the items for your own boxes for the 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.
Project With a Purpose - During March through May 2017, the children in our Sunday School will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of NW Ohio. Beginning Sunday, March 19, you will have the opportunity to pull the tabs off aluminum cans, and save them in a provided Ronald McDonald cardboard house. Return your houses to Waterville UMC by no later than Sunday, May 28. Our Sunday School kids will drop off the pull-tabs to our Waterville McDonald’s on Sunday, June 4. The tabs will be sold to a recycling station for the market price of recycled aluminum. They send a check to the Ronald McDonald House, and the funds are used for the guest food budget. Thank you for starting to collect the tabs today!
Volunteers Needed for a VBS Project - Stephanie Shelton is looking for volunteers to wrap mini candy bars that will be attached to VBS Invites for the kids in the community. Materials needed will be provided. The project needs to be completed by April 26. Please contact Stephanie at 567-202-5035 or sshelton171@gmail.com if you are interested in helping.
Dave and Paulette Hogg, a former pastor and his wife at Waterville United Methodist Church, will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a Renewal of their Vows on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. The renewal of vows will take place at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Church of the Master United Methodist Church in Westerville, Ohio which is located at 24 N. Grove Street (Corner of Grove and Main Streets.) Dr. Carl L. Wiley officiated at their wedding 50 years ago and will be doing the renewal ceremony. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of gifts, please bring a canned food item to be divided between the two local food pantries. If you plan to attend, please R.S.V. P. by June 1 to Dave’s cell phone: 614-208-4105. Their actual 50th Wedding Anniversary is April 29. Cards may be sent to them at the following address: Dave and Paulette Hogg, 6202 Willowcrest Dr., Columbus, OH 43229. We have placed a signup sheet on our bulletin board in the main hallway for those who plan on attending this event. This will help them know how much food is needed.
The Lucas County Humane Society wants empty peanut butter jars with some peanut butter residue remaining for their dogs. If people could bring in the jars, Karen Longnecker will be glad to drop them off. She knows we have some animal lovers who might want to help out the pooches. (And remember, she is a cat person, but Hobo gave his approval for her to do this.)
Be a Blessing,
Church Cathy
News for March 31, 2017
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
Please continue to pray for the following folks:
Jim Simpson in Kingston Rehabilitation Center, 345 E. Boundary Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551 Room #226
Lowell Crabtree, father of Pam Denman, recovering from infection following heart surgery and has returned to his home this week
Our April Mission Focus is The Daughter Project. A faith-based organization, they provide holistic healing services in an extremely safe, home-like environment to girls/women who have been freed from sex traffickers at no cost to them or their families. The services include abuse & addiction counseling, family/friend restoration, health & nutrition education, medical/dental/vision care, legal counsel and spiritual mentorship. Caring & competent professionals and volunteers provide this help. They have recruited doctors, counselors and other professionals to provide medical services to the girls. In addition to medical services, they collaborate with various local community organizations to provide healthy, educational and recreational opportunities for the girls. Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks.
The Prayer Group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday.
The Max Lucado Lenten small group study, He Chose the Nails, will meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room this Sunday morning and at 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening at the home of Tom and Karen Wiggins. There is also a group that meets on Tuesday evenings at the church in the Fireside Room at 7:00 p.m.
Worship Service for Sunday, April 2:
Prelude - When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Opening Prayer -
Songs of Worship - Holy Ground & We Are Standing on Holy Ground
Children’s Moment -
Mission Moment - Anne Stevens will be sharing about our mission for April – The Daughter Project
Sharing God’s tithes and offerings -
Offertory - Cross Medley including When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Beneath the Cross of Jesus and The Old Rugged Cross
Sanctuary Choir Anthem - Holy Heart
Scripture - John 11:1-22 – The story about Lazarus, who became sick and died. Jesus arrived, and the rest is history!
Sermon - Let Us Die with Jesus
Prayers of God’s People -
Prayer of Confession -
The Lord’s Prayer -
Holy Communion at the altar
Closing Hymn - Holy, Holy, Holy
Choral Benediction - Spirit Song
Postlude - In Moments Like These
Liturgist - Tom Quinn
A Prayer Quilt has been requested for Joyce Reeler this Sunday. Joyce, a friend of Jennifer Reihing, is undergoing chemo for stage 4 breast cancer.
Your Fellowship Hosts for April are Barb & Steve Crandall and Char Pritchett.
Fellowship hosts are still needed. All of the months are still available except for April, May and July.
Easter is only a few weeks away. In the pew racks this Sunday, you will find an Easter Lily order form on a white envelope. The cost will remain $8.00 this year. All orders need to be turned in by Palm Sunday - April 9th. Twenty plants have already been ordered – we have five plants remaining.
There will be Holy Week invitations in your bulletins this Sunday for you to share with your neighbors, friends and family.
Your first quarter Giving Statements will be emailed on Saturday, April 8. For those who receive hardcopies, they will be available for your pick up on Sunday, April 9 on the shelf outside the Church Office. Please contact Tom Wiggins, financialsec@watervillumc.org if you have any questions about anything related to finance, stewardship or the Capital Campaign.
Egg-citing News - Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on April 9th (Palm Sunday) following church. Children up to 6th grade are welcome to participate in this egg-citing event and adults are encouraged to "egg" them on. All egg hunters will be awarded a sackful of goodies. Please bring your own baskets (we will have some bags on hand too). If you have questions, want to donate candy or goodies for the sacks, or would like to help hide eggs on the day of the event, please contact Cara McMillan at 419-344-2171.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes - Our collection items for the month of April will be hygiene items such as toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, washcloths, lip balm, Band-Aids, fingernail care items and brushes/combs. Let’s always remember that the most needed boxes are those for age 10-14 boys – please keep that in mind as you shop. Each month: Pray for shopping wisdom as you purchase these monthly items and the items for your own boxes for the 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.
Project With a Purpose - During March through May 2017, the children in our Sunday School will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of NW Ohio. Beginning Sunday, March 19, you will have the opportunity to pull the tabs off aluminum cans, and save them in a provided Ronald McDonald cardboard house. Return your houses to Waterville UMC by no later than Sunday, May 28. Our Sunday School kids will drop off the pull-tabs to our Waterville McDonald’s on Sunday, June 4. The tabs will be sold to a recycling station for the market price of recycled aluminum. They send a check to the Ronald McDonald House, and the funds are used for the guest food budget. Thank you for starting to collect the tabs today!
Dave and Paulette Hogg, a former pastor and his wife at Waterville United Methodist Church, will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a Renewal of their Vows on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. The renewal of vows will take place at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Church of the Master United Methodist Church in Westerville, Ohio which is located at 24 N. Grove Street (Corner of Grove and Main Streets.) Dr. Carl L. Wiley officiated at their wedding 50 years ago and will be doing the renewal ceremony. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of gifts, please bring a canned food item to be divided between the two local food pantries. If you plan to attend, please R.S.V. P. by June 1 to Dave’s cell phone: 614-208-4105. Their actual 50th Wedding Anniversary is April 29. Cards may be sent to them at the following address: Dave and Paulette Hogg, 6202 Willowcrest Dr., Columbus, OH 43229. We have placed a signup sheet on our bulletin board in the main hallway for those who plan on attending this event. This will help them know how much food is needed.
The Lucas County Humane Society wants empty peanut butter jars with some peanut butter residue remaining for their dogs. If people could bring in the jars, Karen Longnecker will be glad to drop them off. She knows we have some animal lovers who might want to help out the pooches. (And remember, she is a cat person, but Hobo gave his approval for her to do this.)
Be a Blessing,
Church Cathy
News for March 21, 2017
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
Please continue to pray for the following folks:
Jim Simpson in Kingston Rehabilitation Center, 345 E. Boundary Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551 Room #226
Lowell Crabtree, father of Pam Denman, recovering from infection following heart surgery
Today, Tuesday, March 21, is the deadline for articles for the April issue of The Ambassador. Please send them to Janet as soon as possible: wumcjanet@watervilleumc.org
Our March Mission Focus are our local food pantries. The Anthony Wayne Food Pantry in Whitehouse serves families in the Anthony Wayne School District on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Zion United Methodist Church. The Anthony Wayne Community Food Ministry Pantry, located at the Waterville Community Church, serves families from the local area as well as Toledo, East Toledo, Holland, Swanton, Perrysburg and other areas of Lucas, Fulton, and Wood Counties. They are open on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Each pantry is always in need of non-expired, non-perishable food as well as monetary donations to buy additional items such as meat, eggs and cheese. Your support is greatly appreciated. Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks.
The Prayer Group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday.
The Max Lucado Lenten small group study, He Chose the Nails, will meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room this Sunday morning.
For this week only, the 6:30 p.m. Sunday group will move to Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Tom and Karen Wiggins.
Worship Service for Sunday, March 26:
Prelude - Awesome God
Opening Prayer -
Songs of Worship - Amazing Grace / My Chains Are Gone
Children’s Moment - Mission Jar
Sharing God’s tithes and offerings -
Offertory - O Worship the King
Sanctuary Choir Anthem - Easter Alleluia
Hymn - Open My Eyes, That I May See
Scripture - John 9:1-17 – The story of how Jesus healed the blind beggar on the Sabbath
Sermon - Protecting the Status Quo
Prayers of God’s People -
Closing Hymn - Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Choral Benediction - Make Me a Servant
Postlude - Shine On Us
Liturgist - Dave Landis
Prayer Partner for Pastor Mike this week - Delores Young
Fellowship hosts are still needed. All of the months are still available except for April, May and July. Thank you to those who signed up last week.
Greeters for the month of April are needed. The signup sheet is on the bulletin board in the main hallway.
Easter is about a month away. In your bulletin this Sunday, you will find an Easter Lily order form. The cost will remain $8.00 this year. All orders need to be turned in by Palm Sunday - April 9th.
About half of our lilies have been spoken for – we have 14 that are still available.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes - Our collection items for the month of March will be craft supplies, books, stickers, cars, puzzles, plastic animals, balls, jacks, yoyos, jump ropes, harmonicas, Slinkys, musical instruments, paddles with the ball attached, playing cards, puzzles, stickers sheets, coloring books, puppets, Legos, tennis balls and duct tape. Let’s always remember that the most needed boxes are those for age 10-14 boys – please keep that in mind as you shop. Each month: Pray for shopping wisdom as you purchase these monthly items and the items for your own boxes for the 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.
Project With a Purpose - During March through May 2017, the children in our Sunday School will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of NW Ohio. Beginning Sunday, March 19, you will have the opportunity to pull the tabs off aluminum cans, and save them in a provided Ronald McDonald cardboard house. Return your houses to Waterville UMC by no later than Sunday, May 28. Our Sunday School kids will drop off the pull-tabs to our Waterville McDonald’s on Sunday, June 4. The tabs will be sold to a recycling station for the market price of recycled aluminum. They send a check to the Ronald McDonald House, and the funds are used for the guest food budget. Thank you for starting to collect the tabs today!
Dave and Paulette Hogg, a former pastor and his wife at Waterville United Methodist Church, will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a Renewal of their Vows on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. The renewal of vows will take place at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Church of the Master United Methodist Church in Westerville, Ohio which is located at 24 N. Grove Street (Corner of Grove and Main Streets.) Dr. Carl L. Wiley officiated at their wedding 50 years ago and will be doing the renewal ceremony. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of gifts, please bring a canned food item to be divided between the two local food pantries. If you plan to attend, please R.S.V. P. by June 1 to Dave’s cell phone: 614-208-4105. Their actual 50th Wedding Anniversary is April 29. Cards may be sent to them at the following address: Dave and Paulette Hogg, 6202 Willowcrest Dr., Columbus, OH 43229. We have placed a signup sheet on our bulletin board in the main hallway for those who plan on attending this event. This will help them know how much food is needed.
The Lucas County Humane Society wants empty peanut butter jars with some peanut butter residue remaining for their dogs. If people could bring in the jars, Karen Longnecker will be glad to drop them off. She knows we have some animal lovers who might want to help out the pooches. (And remember, she is a cat person, but Hobo gave his approval for her to do this.)
Be a Blessing,
Church Cathy