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Dates to Remember
September 4
One Service—10:00 AM
September 8
Choir Begins
September 10
McKinley Distribution
September 11
Bible Presentation for 3rd
Graders at 11:00 Service
September 11
CREDO Youth Info Lunch
September 11
Golf Outing
September 12
Girl Friends In God Begins
September 12
Broadcaster Articles Due
September 14
Sign up for L.I.F.E Classes
September 17
Chili and Bake Sale
September 18
Rally Day
September 20
McKinley Distribution
September 21
International Day of Peace
September 22
R&R Luncheon
September 24
McKinley Distribution
September 25
Sunday School Begins
Those who live at
the ends of the
earth stand in awe
of your wonders.
From where the
sun rises to where
it sets, you inspire
shouts of joy.
Psalm 65:8
September 2016 - 2
Hello family,
Do you feel valued? I asked that question in church a few weeks ago and I have
been thinking about it ever since. I looked again at the words of Jesus in Matthew
10:29-31, “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall
to the ground outside your Father’s care. 30 And even the very hairs of your
head are all numbered. 31 So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many
sparrows.” As I read these words I can’t help but think that what Jesus is saying is
that God the Father thinks you and I are very valuable to Him. Think about that,
God thinks you are valuable! And He acted on that by sending His One and Only
Son into the world to redeem you. So, one of the reasons Jesus came to earth as one
of us was so He could bring value to our lives.
I think the woman who was healed by Jesus after bleeding for twelve years, when
no one else could help her, would say she felt valued by Jesus.
I think the one leper, who was part of a group of ten lepers that Jesus healed,
when he returned to thank Jesus would say that he felt valued by Jesus.
I would guess that blind Bartimaeus who called out for mercy from Jesus and re-
ceived mercy and so much more would say he felt valued by Jesus.
How about you? When has Jesus made you feel valued? Was it the time you felt
overwhelmed and you called out for help and He sent His peace? Or maybe the time
you prayed for a loved one in great need and received the answer to your prayer?
I have another thought about this I will share with you next time, but for today,
rest in the assurance of how much God loves you and wants you to know you are
very, very, very valuable to Him.
Pastor Don
International Day
of Peace
September 21st is the day designated
by the United Nations to call people
from around the world to pray for
peace.
On Wednesday, September
21st, there will be a gathering in the
Chapel at 12:00 (Noon). Come and
join us as we light candles, have scrip-
ture, and pray for peace. All are wel-
come.
Share the News About Your Event By Sending Information To:
The Broadcaster wumcbroadcaster@gmail.com
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ZOE is a distinctive three-
year program, developed in
Africa that empowers or-
phans and vulnerable chil-
dren around the world to
overcome extreme poverty,
become fully self-reliant, and
learn of God’s love for them. ZOE has
approximately 28,000 children currently
enrolled.
For more information on the project go
to tp://www.zoehelps.org
September 2016 - 3
Safe Sanctuaries
for Today’s World:
A lot has changed
Thank you all again for your
generosity! As of 8/11/16, our
church family gave $1493 plus change
to Hannah’s Home Baby Bottle
Blessings (Mother’s Day to Father’s
Day)! You also gave $506.79 to the
Wednesday night community dinners
through the July Noisy Collection!
Sweet corn for the ZOE Mission
results will be in the next newsletter.
We appreciate you!
Our next project is the Chili &
Bake Sale (September 17). We need
people to set up and to tear down.
We also need volunteers to make chili
and baked goods. All profits will be
given to the October 9 Crop Walk
spearheaded by our church. Please
contact Nancy Petrolewicz (440-347-
9716) or Pat Norris (440-796-1179) or
fill out the back of the connection
card if you can help!
It’s not too early to be thinking
about the Crop Walk on October 9,
also. All walkers are welcome.
Anyone wishing to collect funds (on
line or in person can contact Pat
Norris for forms (440-796-1179).
Again, thank you all for your
generosity to these mission
opportunities. Have a wonderful
month! Our next meeting is
Thursday, September 8 at 7pm in the
Parlor. All are welcome.
3rd Grade Bible
Presentation
Sunday, September 11th 11 a.m. Service
We would like to have each child’s
Bible inscribed with their name. Please
confirm with Stacy Becker that your
child will be attending as soon as
possible.
Missions & Social
Concerns News
With the launch of the updated
sample Safe Sanctuaries Policy and
Guidelines, it is time to review and
update our policies. An event will be
held to help congregations renew their
commitment to providing safe places
where all persons may experience the
abiding love of God and fellowship
within the community of faith.
Keynote Speaker, Melanie C. Gordon,
will be presenting in addition to
workshops and panel discussions. If
you plan on attending, contact Stacy
Becker to carpool.
Cost is $10 and registration deadline is
September 9th.
September 15th 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Faith United Methodist Church 300 Ninth Street NW North Canton, Ohio 44720 Event Registration, Schedule & More Info at http://www.eocumc.com/safe-sanctuaries
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Combined Service
10:00 AM
September 2016 - 4
Rally Day
September 18th
Calling all superheroes!
Rally Day is Sunday, Sept. 18th!
Church family you are invited to
come from 10 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. to join
in the fun! Families are invited to begin
outside the front of the church where
there will be a registration table and
instructions for the special Rally Day
event. Don’t just fly by. There will be
games and super fun!! Watch for signs
for a rain location. The first day of
Sunday School for all ages is
September 25th.
Children and Youth Sunday Morning
Classes Begin September 25th
Spark Class
Children’s faith journey is sparked
through storytelling of Bible Stories
from the Old and New Testaments and
Godly play.
3-4 yrs: Room 105 (First Floor)
5 yrs: Room 207 (2ND Floor)
Kids Blast
Bible Learning &
Spiritual Transformation
A fun, high energy learning atmos-
phere where kids learn solid Bible
truths that they’ll live out every day.
1st-5th grade: Room 201 (2ND Floor)
Re:Form
Youth to explore their faith and ask
the questions they actually wonder
about the Bible, creed, disciples, Jesus,
other beliefs, and hot topics. They will
uncover the similarities we share with
the unpolished and unexpected faith
ancestors from the Old and New Tes-
taments while discovering the backsto-
ry, key beliefs, and practices of the
United Methodist Church’s faith tradi-
tions, why they matter, and how they
are relevant today.
6th-8th grade Room 6 (on lower level)
Youth
Students Experience God’s incredi-
ble love as they build real relationships
with friends and mentors, discuss real-
life issues and hang out together.
9th-12th grade
Youth Room (on lower level)
September 2016 - 5
L.I.F.E. is an acronym for
Learning, Inspiration, Fun, Fellowship
and Food. On Wednesday evenings,
Willoughby U.M.C. offers a variety of
classes and connection groups and
invite to become an active participant.
Everyone is invited to a Free Meal
that is served between 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Classes and groups generally meet be-
tween 6:30-8 p.m. Childcare is availa-
ble for children 4 years old and young-
er upon request. (Forms are available
during the Class Preview and must be
received at least 7 days prior to need.)
Childcare for elementary age children may
be provided upon special request. Contact the
Director of Christian Education.
Each L.I.F.E. Session has a preview
night at 6:30 p.m. At this time:
Participants can register for that sessions class.
Receive the classroom location.
Pick-up or order materials for the class.
Ask the leaders questions.
Register for Childcare. $ This class has a fee for books and materials. Financial Assistance is available. Ask the class leader on day of class preview.
Attend L.I.F.E. Sign Up Night to
register for a class and find out more
information. Class descriptions are
available in the 2016-17 Willoughby
Education Booklet. *
Weather Closing Information - If Willoughby-Eastlake Schools are closed, Willoughby United Methodist Church Activities are cancelled. Classes will be postponed until the following week.
WHAT IS L.I.F.E?
Begins September 25 at 10:00 AM
Classes that will be offered this fall
Parenting with Proverbs
Credo – Faith Formation for Adults
W.U.M.C. Membership Class
Bible Stories All Grown Up
Revelations
WEDNESDAY L.I.F.E. CLASSES
FALL SESSION
SEPTEMBER 14TH- NOVEMBER 23rd L.I.F.E. Sign Up Night –September 14th 6:30 p.m.
“BRIDGES”
Believers burdened for individuals of the Muslim faith who would be willing to
share their Christian beliefs if they only knew how. Bridges equips believers to
reach out to Muslims with compassion and understanding.
“CREDO”
CONFIRMATION for Youth
Confirmation is a multi-layered experience and commitment with components
including Christian Education, Worship, Service and Connection Group with a
mentor for youth in 9th grade and above. This will give youth an opportunity to:
Know Your Story...Encounter the faith narrative from creation to Christianity.
Confirm Your Faith...Embrace the essential beliefs and practices of the Unit-ed Methodist Church.
Live your commitment...Embody the confirmation vows and embark on the Christian discipleship journey.
An informational letter and registration form has been mailed to youth. If you
did not receive one and are interested, please contact the Christian Education Of-
fice so that one can be mailed to you. If youth are interested in participating, a
luncheon will be held September 11th at 12:30 p.m. that will explain the program,
expectations and answer questions. Please make your reservations by September
4th with the Christian Education Office.
September 2016 - 6
Girl Friends in God
Bible Study
Starting September 12
7:00—8:30 PM
Namesake, by Jessica LaGrone, is a
six-week Bible study that explores the
transformational power of God
through the stories of biblical charac-
ters who met God and whose lives and
names were changed forever. Every
name tells a story. Names in Scripture
were often given to tell the story of a
person’s identity, upbringing, or char-
acter. When God transforms lives, He
often brings more than we bargained
for: new identities, new journeys, even
new names.
As you meet Abraham and Sarah,
Jacob, Naomi, Daniel, Peter, and the
unnamed woman, you will discover
that God wants to be just as intimately
involved in your story, offering an
identity that shines with the purpose
for which you were created.
For more information contact:
Marty Kreger 440-951- 8262/
kmkreger@juno.com
World Food Day is held annu-
ally on October 16 to commemorate
the founding of the United Nations
Food & Agriculture Organization
(FAO). 2016 global message “Climate
is changing, food and agriculture
must too”. The FOA aimed to raise
levels of nutrition across the globe
and improve agriculture productivity
at all levels, enhance the level of rural
populations and contribute to the
growth of world economy. To partic-
ipate on this special day, on Sunday
October 16th, donations of canned
goods can be given. The goods will
be divided between McKinley Food
Pantry and Willoughby Food Pantry.
A box marked “ World Food Day”
will be available for donating goods
in the cloister.
“And when you reap the harvest of your
land, you shall not reap your field to it’s very
border, no shall you gather the gleaming after
you harvest: you shall leave them for the poor
and strangers: I am the Lord your God” Le-
viticus 23:22 RSV
For more information go to:
http://www.fao.org/world-food-
day/2016/home/en/
September 2016 - 7
Distribution hours
Saturday, Sep 10: 9:00-10:30 AM
Tuesday, Sep 20: 6:00-7:30 PM
Saturday, Sep 24: 9:00-10:30 AM
Food Pantry hours
Mondays: 6:00-7:30 PM
Wednesdays: Noon-2:30 PM
Thursdays: Noon-2:30 PM
Donation & Building
Administration Hours
Mon-Thurs: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM-11:30 AM
Feed the Body, Feed the Soul
Monday, Sept 26 : 5:30 PM
Open Door
Servants Needed!
“I was a stranger and
you invited me in”
—Matthew 25:35
Calling all volunteers with a
heart for hospitality! WUMC’s Hospi-
tality / Open Door Ministry is looking
for servants to welcome the communi-
ty into our Church during the Outdoor
Market and special events in down-
town Willoughby.
Market shifts are available from
8 to 10 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
every Saturday through October 29. It
is an opportunity to show Christ’s love
to our neighbors and the community
by welcoming them into our church to
use our restrooms or inviting them to
relax at our table and enjoy the shade.
Please contact Johanna Stuehr at
269-1235 or Edwina Jones at 278-4988
for more information or to sign up to
volunteer. Johanna and Edwina would
welcome another person to help coor-
dinate the Outdoor Market Open
Door schedule for September and Oc-
tober. If you’re able to help, please
contact one of them.
Church and Community groups
are welcome to use our table to display
flyers and brochures to promote up-
coming events like the McKinley 5K
run, Chili Sale, VBS, etc. Flyers should
be left behind the Welcome Center
Stand on the “Open Door” shelf. If
you have any questions, please contact
Susan Gerber 289-1298 or
sueandmarkgerber@gmail.com.
Greatest Current Donation Needs
TAXABLES: Laundry detergent – 32 loads; Dishwashing liquid – 25 oz.; Liquid cleanser PET FOOD: Cat food, dog food CLOTHES: Winter, especially boys & men’s and extra-large women’s BED SHEETS: Queen & king sizes BLANKETS & TOWELS: All sizes MISC: Step stool FURNITURE: Beds – any size, but especially twin & queen FOOD: Peanut butter, jelly, cereal, macaroni & cheese, Chicken noodle & tomato soup, tuna
Please note that the McKinley
Community Outreach Center does NOT
pick up furniture donations.
Phyllis Culek, Terry Daniels, Russell
Freeman, Erin Hendrix, Pat Meyer,
Larry Morgan, Elaine Ellsworth family.
Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name; Thy kingdom come Thy will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses As we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory Forever and ever. Amen
September 2016 - 8
Willoughby United Methodist
Church opens its doors and hearts to
all who need help. It has been over 53
years since we walked through those
doors for the first time “Thank You”
does not seem enough for all that our
church has done for us and continues
to do. But “Thank You” so very
much is what we offer to everyone
who helped us with a difficult move
back to Willoughby and on-going
health issues.
God Bless You All!
Ron and Nancy Zabjek
38340 Tamarac Blvd
Apr 120 E
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Fourth Annual Downtown Willoughby 5k
Sunday, September 18, 2016
SERVICE TIMES
8:00 AM in Chapel
9:00 AM at Point Park
11:00 AM in Sanctuary
Prepare for closed roads and revised
traffic patterns
I have chosen to retire as Director
of the Willoughby Food Pantry, effec-
tive June 30, 2016. Ecclesiastes 3:1
and 12 states there is a time for every-
thing and a season for every activity
under heaven. I made my decision
after much prayer and with some de-
gree of reluctance. I decided to slow
down and look carefully at all things I
was doing and realized I had to make
some healthy changes in my life. The
only way I knew this could happen
was to do my best and trust God to
do the rest.
In spring of 1992, Pastor Dick
Yaussey asked me to consider helping
Louis Miller in the Food Pantry. She
was my mentor and taught me how to
operate the project. After her passing.
I became the Director and I have had
the pleasure of serving God and His
children who are in need of a helping
hand. I am grateful because I enjoyed
going to the pantry. Many of the vol-
unteers, as well as clients, have be-
come friends.
I want to thank all the people who
have volunteered in the Pantry. They
are exceptional - they are dependable,
compassionate, loyal, they respect our
clients and they have a great sense of
humor. It is a great way to start your
day in their company. The support of
those who volunteered since the open-
ing of the Pantry are always there to
give advice and help when needed.
The Pantry has grown over the past
16 years and will continue to do so
under the capable hands of Deb Tolar,
volunteers and Trustees of the Pantry.
Deb is a life time member of WUMC
and has served on many committees.
She has been volunteering for the Pan-
try for about 18 months and is looking
forward to serving as Director, as you
might expect, some changes will hap-
pen. I hope all the changes will be for
better service for our clients.
Thank you for the privilege given
to me to have been a part of this out-
standing mission.
I have been blessed,
Joanne Ramsey
COMING SOON!!
Many of you have noticed the Web-
site is not functioning. Unfortunately
our Website host went out of business
unannounced. We are delighted to
share that a new faith-based host has
been selected and will be contracted
shortly.
The new site will be up this fall.
Thank you for your patience as we
work through this situation. When one
door closes, another one opens; and
we are excited to be sharing the new
Website with new features soon!
Communications Committee
September 2016 - 9
WILLOUGHBY
FOOD PANTRY
As part of the missions arm of WUMC,
the Food Pantry serves Willoughby resi-
dents in need. Currently we provide
monthly food assistance to between 20
and 30 households. Our goal is to in-
crease the numbers being served by the
Food Pantry.
Moving forward, the Food Pantry will fo-
cus on food. All other items (furniture,
household items, clothing, toys, etc.) can
be distributed most efficiently by the
McKinley Community Outreach Center.
The Willoughby Food Pantry has been
blessed through the years by the generosi-
ty of the congregation as well as many oth-
ers from the community. This support
makes it possible for us to continue to
fulfill our mission. We are most grateful
for your support.
Deb Tolar
Director
R&R September
Join us September 22 for this month’s R&R at Market Street Restaurant Market Street, Mentor
September 2016 - 10
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