Save the Date and come hungry!!!! – Come support the WUMC Youth! APRIL 7TH 9:00 am -10:00 am and 11:30 am-12:30pm. Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser: 25 Youth & 5 Adult Leaders will be going to Charleston, SC this June to serve with Group Mission Trips. NO TICKETS NEEDED MONETARY DONATIONS ACCEPTED

NEW Publication Deadlines - To help with communication, the office has new publication deadlines: The Ambassador deadline is the 3rd Monday of each month. Bulletin information is due one week in advance on Thursday. Please help us and have the information for each publication into the office on or before the deadline. Thank you!

NEW & BETTER FORMAT COMING SOON FOR FRIDAY E-BLAST!! Be watching for it! More mobile friendly, and it will have the ability for easy access links.

Sandy Clark, Secretary

Sandy Clark

March 1, 2019

Weekly E-Blast - Friday, March 1, 2019

Sandy Clark

March 1, 2019

Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,

Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday March 3 at 10:30 am:

Mission Moment – John Nicholson

Prelude – Rock Medley - Olga Topuzova-Meade

Choral Intro – Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above vs. 1 #126 – Sanctuary Choir

Call to Worship

Hymn of Worship – Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above vss. 2-4 #126

Children’s Moment

Offertory – There is a Fountain – Olga Topuzova-Meade

Offertory and Dedication Prayer

Prayers of God’s People

The Lord’s Prayer

Anthem – His Hands – Sanctuary Choir

Scripture – 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2

Sermon – Jesus Changes Everything – Pastor Mike

Celebration of Holy Communion

Closing Hymn – Oh Jesus, I Have Promised #396

Postlude – Shine On Us - Olga Topuzova-Meade

Liturgist – Brian McMillan

Counters – Tom Quinn and Jerry Robinson

Prayer and Praise

Andrew Banachowski – Healing

Karl and Connie Kirkman – Healing & Strength

Jeff Monroe-Healing & Strength

Scottie Crabtree – Health

Lisa Gathman- Health

Lenore Kay – Health

The Family of Marny Mazzarella for the passing of her Mother, Paula Dedrick

Edith Sobecki – Health & Praises

Carol Warrington – Health

Gary & Diana Waugh - Wisdom & Strength

Next Wednesday, March 6 - Ash Wednesday - 6:30 am to 8:00 am – Communion & Imposition of Ashes at WUMC.

March Mission Focus – United Methodist Committee on Relief - Mission Moment this Sunday!

New Bible Study! - M&Ms (Mary & Martha) Bible Study group has started a new study. We meet on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am at WUMC.

Namesake – When God Rewrites Your Story. A Bible Study about Biblical names – where they came from and how God changed people’s names when He changed them The core themes are transformation and revelation.

A WAY FORWARD SIMULCAST

Tomorrow, March 2 at 10:00 am

Bishop Gregory V. Palmer will host a simulcast at the conference office on Saturday, March 2 at 10:00 am.

YOU are invited to join the simulcast at one of four locations in the Maumee Watershed District listed below. Bishop Palmer will review the actions of the special session of General Conference (Feb 23-26) where they are examining paragraphs in The Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality and exploring options to strengthen the unity of the church. All interested West Ohioans are welcome to participate. During the event, participants will be able to email or text their questions to the Bishop.

Maumee Watershed District locations:

Epworth UMC - 4855 W. Central Ave. Toledo, OH
Napoleon Christ UMC - 1255 Glenwood Ave, Napoleon, OH
Maumee UMC - 405 Sackett St, Maumee, OH
Sylvania First UMC - 7000 Erie St, Sylvania, OH

If you have any questions after this event, please contact Pastor Mike Denman at pastormike@watervilleumc.org.

Shopping this weekend? Some ideas for OCC…yo-yos…jump ropes…silly putty. Oh what fun!!!

Sandy Clark, Secretary

Sandy Clark

February 22, 2019

Weekly E-Blast - Friday, February 22, 2019

Sandy Clark

February 22, 2019

Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,

Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday, February 24 at 10:30 am:

Prelude – Brethren, We Have Met to Worship - Olga Topuzova-Meade

Call to Worship

Hymn of Worship – Where He Leads Me #338

Children’s Moment & Mission Jar

Offertory – Great Is the Lord with Morning Has Broken – Olga Topuzova-Meade

Offertory and Dedication Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Anthem – Help Us Accept Each Other – Sanctuary Choir

Scripture – Luke 6:27-38

Sermon – Who Is My Enemy? – Pastor Mike

Closing Hymn – The Gift of Love #408

Choral Benediction – Send Us Away Now

Postlude – Bind Us Together - Olga Topuzova-Meade

Liturgist – Brian McMillan

Counters – Pam Cook & Sue Gregory

This Sunday is Mission Jar Sunday! Our Mission Focus is The Shoe That Grows!

Prayer and Praise

Paula Dedrick, Marny Mazzarella’s Mom – prayers for peace

Tim Fisher, co–worker of Pam Cook – prayers for strength

Dennis Hahn, son-in-law of John & Ana Nicholson – prayers for wisdom and healing

Kirsten Kirschbaum – prayers for peace and comfort

Karl Kirkman – prayers for strength and a thank you for all the cards and prayers!

Andrew Banachowski – Marc Banachowski’s dad; prayers for healing

Jeff Monroe- Continued healing & strength- Prayers are greatly appreciated by Jeff & Family

New Bible Study! - M&Ms (Mary & Martha) Bible Study group is starting a new study this week. We meet on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am at WUMC.

Namesake – When God Rewrites Your Story. A Bible Study about Biblical names – where they came from and how God changed people’s names when He changed them The core themes are transformation and revelation.

The Waterville Historical Society is hosting another Historic Homes Tour on June 15, 2019 from 10-4:00 pm. They have requested of the Admin. Council (and it was approved) to include our historic church building on their tour. We are in need of 1 or 2 church members to serve as House Captains for the day, and 1 or 2 members to organize a community lunch to be served that day from our kitchen. This will be a perfect time to showcase our beautiful building, get some new faces in our doors, and display our photos for the new facility we are planning! If you are willing to consider either of these, talk to me about specifics and I would be so glad to have you on board. - Karen Wiggins, Historic Home Tour Co-Chairman, 419-350-1211

A Call to Prayer

The Special Session of the General Conference is being held starting Saturday, February 23 through Tuesday, February 26. Please be in prayer for this important special session.

Here is the link to watch the Special Session of the General Conference live February 23-26: http://www.umc.org/who-we-are/general-conference-2019-live-video-stream-english.

On Monday and Tuesday, during the office hours of 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, for anyone who cannot get the live stream at home, you may watch it at WUMC. The live stream will be on in the Community/Choir Room.

The General Conference is the highest legislative body in The United Methodist Church. It is the only body that can speak officially for the denomination. The purpose of the Special Session of the General Conference is to act on a report from the Council of Bishops based on the recommendations of the Commission on a Way Forward. The 32-member Commission was appointed to examine paragraphs in the Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality and exploring options to strengthen the unity of the church.

A WAY FORWARD SIMULCAST

March 2 at 10:00 am – Mark Your Calendar!

Bishop Gregory V. Palmer will host a simulcast at the conference office on Saturday, March 2 at 10:00 am.

YOU are invited to join the simulcast at one of four locations in the Maumee Watershed District listed below. Bishop Palmer will review the actions of the special session of General Conference (Feb 23-26) where they are examining paragraphs in The Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality and exploring options to strengthen the unity of the church. All interested West Ohioans are welcome to participate. During the event, participants will be able to email or text their questions to the Bishop.

Maumee Watershed District locations:

Epworth UMC - 4855 W. Central Ave. Toledo, OH
Napoleon Christ UMC - 1255 Glenwood Ave, Napoleon, OH
Maumee UMC - 405 Sackett St, Maumee, OH
Sylvania First UMC - 7000 Erie St, Sylvania, OH

If you have any questions after this event, please contact Pastor Mike Denman at pastormike@watervilleumc.org.

Sandy Clark, Secretary

Sandy Clark

February 15, 2019

Weekly E-Blast - Friday, February 15, 2019

Sandy Clark

February 15, 2019

Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,

This Sunday is Scout Sunday!

Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday, February 17 at 10:30 am:

Welcome – Aiden Funk

Prelude – Camp Meeting Medley - Olga Topuzova-Meade

Processional Hymn – Standing on the Promises #374

Call to Worship – Aiden Funk

Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Christian Flag – Orry Farrington

The Boy Scout Law – Troop 101 - Danny Gee

Recognition of Scouting Achievements in 2018 – Zach Knapp

Celebration of Scouting – Doug Smith

Hymn of Worship Hymn of Promise #707

Children’s Moment

Anthem – Restore the Joy – Sanctuary Choir

Offertory – Open Your Ears, O Faithful People – Jordan Brosten

Offertory and Dedication Prayer – Jake Metzger

The Lord’s Prayer

Scripture – 1 John 4:13-21

Sermon – Finding Freedom from Fear, Part 2 – Pastor Mike

Closing Hymn – O Jesus, I Have Promised #396 vss. 1&4

Benediction – Klayton Knapp

Choral Benediction – Send Us Away Now

Postlude – Introduction-Choral – Jordan Brosten

Counters – Tom Quinn & Dan Breen

Prayer and Praise

Chris, brother of Mindy Rozelle - healing

Karl and Connie Kirkman – peace and healing

Amy Mishka, sister of Marc Banachowski – healing and strength

Jeff Monroe – healing and strength

Janet Poling and her family for the loss of her Mother, Betty Perry

Paula Dedrick, Marny Mazzarella’s Mom – prayers for peace

Tim Fisher, co–worker of Pam Cook – prayers for strength

Dennis Hahn, son-in-law of John & Ana Nicholson – prayers for wisdom and healing

Kirsten Kirschbaum – We will have a prayer quilt for Kirsten this Sunday

Praise! Happy 40th Anniversary to Don & Lois Brandi

WAN Bags - We will have 9 Welcome A Neighbor bags to be delivered!

Prayer Quilt - Please come a few minutes early to say a pray at the prayer quilt for Kirsten Kirschbaum.

Did you know?

The Waterville Historical Society is hosting another Historic Homes Tour on June 15, 2019 from 10-4:00 pm. They have requested of the Admin. Council (and it was approved) to include our historic church building on their tour. We are in need of 1 or 2 church members to serve as House Captains for the day, and 1 or 2 members to organize a community lunch to be served that day from our kitchen. This will be a perfect time to showcase our beautiful building, get some new faces in our doors, and display our photos for the new facility we are planning! If you are willing to consider either of these, talk to me about specifics and I would be so glad to have you on board. - Karen Wiggins, Historic Home Tour Co-Chairman, 419-350-1211

February Mission Focus…The Shoe That Grows.

Shopping this weekend? Watch for sales on hats, gloves and scarves for Operation Christmas Child.

The Upper Room March-April edition is available on the shelf outside the church office.

Mark Your Calendar! Vacation Bible School is set for this July 8-11 from 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm at Zion Lutheran Church!

God loves you. Don’t lose sight of that.

Sandy Clark, Secretary

Sandy Clark

February 8, 2019

Weekly E-Blast - Friday, February 8, 2019

Sandy Clark

February 8, 2019

Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,

Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday, February 10 at 10:30 am:

Mission Moment – The Shoe That Grows! – Anne Stevens

Prelude – How Excellent Is Thy Name – Olga Topuzova-Meade

Call to Worship

Hymn of Worship – Open My Eyes, That I May See #454

God’s Kids – Help Me To Be Like You, Lord

Children’s Moment

Anthem – Here Is Am Lord – Sanctuary Choir

Offertory – Great Is the Lord – Olga Topuzova-Meade

The Lord’s Prayer

Scripture – 1 John 4:17-19

Sermon – Finding Freedom from Fear – Pastor Mike

Closing Hymn – We Shall Overcome #533

Choral Benediction – Send Us Away Now

Postlude – All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name – Olga Topuzova-Meade

Liturgist – Brian McMillan

Counters – Doug Smith & Larry Sheridan

Prayer and Praise:

Chris, brother of Mindy Rozelle

Karl and Connie Kirkman

Amy Mishka, sister of Marc Banachowski

Jeff Monroe

Janet Poling and her family for the loss of her Mother, Betty Perry

REMINDERS:

IMPORTANT! Accounts Payable Changes/Updates - Anna Banachowski will now be handling the accounts payable and payroll for the church. Jim Page will be out of town and unable to write checks or handle payroll related items, so please contact Anna. She can be reached at books@watervilleumc.org or you may put your items in the Treasurer's mailbox. Thank you!

February Mission Focus…The Shoe That Grows. Learn more during our Mission Moment this Sunday!

Shopping this weekend? Watch for sales on hats, gloves and scarves for Operation Christmas Child.

Next Sunday, February 17 is Scout Sunday!

The Upper Room March-April edition is available on the shelf outside the church office.

The phrase “Do Not Be Afraid” is written in the Bible 365 times. That’s a daily reminder from God to live each day being fearless.

Sandy Clark, Secretary

Sandy Clark

February 1, 2019

Weekly E-Blast - Friday, February 1, 2019

Sandy Clark

February 1, 2019

Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,

A New Beginning Capital Campaign Commitment Sunday

Highlights of the Worship Service this Sunday, February 3 at 10:30 am:

Prelude – Brethren, We Have Met to Worship – Olga Topuzova-Meade

Call to Worship

Hymn of Worship – Be Thou My Vision #451

Children’s Moment

Anthem – Bread and Wine – Sanctuary Choir

Offertory – Great Is Thy Faithfulness with The Steadfast Love of the Lord – Olga Topuzova-Meade

The Lord’s Prayer

A New Beginning Capital Campaign Commitment Sunday

Scripture – Psalm 71:1-6

Sermon – Only God Gives Us Hope – Pastor Mike

Celebration of Holy Communion

Putting Our Faith In God – Presenting our A New Beginning Commitment Cards

Closing Hymn – Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus #462

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

Liturgist – Brian McMillan

Counters – Tom Quinn & Jerry Robinson

Prayer:

Karl and Connie Kirkman

Jeff Monroe – We also have a quilt for Jeff this Sunday

The Vernon Family

Eleanor Vice

Prayer Quilt - Please stop by the prayer quilt for Jeff Monroe and say a prayer and tie a knot or a bow. May the warmth of this quilt remind him of God’s love and presence. May he know that God’s love is limitless and unending, and that our caring and prayers continue.

Fellowship – We are in need of people to help with Fellowship after the worship service. Please consider signing up with a friend or relative. Melva and Jerry Robinson purchase the food. All you need to do is make coffee and set the food out and help clean up. This is a special time of caring and fellowship. Help us to continue this important ministry.

February Mission Focus…The Shoe That Grows. More during Mission Moment on February 10th.

Sandy Clark, Secretary