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February 2015

REFLECTIONS FROM THE PASTOR

Have you ever known someone who refused to see a doctor when they did not feel well, who continually ig-

nored serious symptoms, who preferred self-diagnosis? It is often fear that causes people to deny a problem.

The unknown is scary, and the possibility of change is threatening. It can actually be easier and more com-

fortable to pretend there is no problem. Of course, ignoring a problem does not usually make it go away, and

it might even cause the problem to escalate. Inevitably, if we ignore our body’s health, our body will suffer.

And likewise, if we ignore our spiritual health, our spirit will suffer.

We soon will enter into a time of the year that challenges us to consider our spiritual health. Certainly, it is

an issue all year round, but Lent in particular is a time when we are confronted with tough questions related to

sacrifice and to following Jesus’ example. Christ’s willingness to both suffer and die directly challenges

many of the choices we make in our lives. I believe we need spiritual health as much as bodily health in or-

der to be fully alive. And in the end, it is our spiritual health and the understanding that we are totally de-

pendent on the grace offered to us through Christ that will bring us to God’s final healing act of eternal life.

During the Season of Lent, I encourage you to ponder the questions you’ve been ignoring. Confront those

things that tempt you to stray from God. Accept responsibility and experience true remorse for your failure to

embrace and fully live God’s call upon your life. Seek forgiveness in Jesus’ name, and receive the amazing

gift of God’s love and mercy. Finally, allow God’s spirit to transform your life as you take steps to make

changes in your life that align your attitude and actions with those of Christ Jesus.

Consider Lent a good time for a spiritual check-up. Take advantage of Sunday morning worship as well as

the special worship services that will be offered. Participate in Sunday school or the Lenten study. Spend

more time at home engaging in personal devotions and in prayer. Participate in acts of kindness, generosity

and service through the ministries and special offerings of the church and also by finding opportunities be-

yond the church. By incorporating these activities into your life, you will be able to take in the kind of spir-

itual “medicine” that will keep you healthy. I hope and pray that you have a very healthy Lent!

Pastor Joyce

February Special Days 14 Valentine’s Day 16 President’s Day

18 Ash Wednesday

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FEBRUARY BOARD/COUNCIL MEETINGS

Christian Education Tuesday, February 3, 7 p.m.

Communications Tuesday, February 3, 7 p.m.

C.O.M. Tuesday, February 3, 8 p.m.

Fellowship Mtg. Wednesday, February 25,

6:30 p.m.

Lay Leadership Monday, January 26, 7 p.m.

Membership Care Tuesday, February 3, 7 p.m.

Outreach Tuesday, February 3, 7 p.m.

Church Staff Meeting Thursday, February 12, 6:15 p.m.

SPR Meeting Monday, February 2, 7 p.m.

Trustees Monday, February 9, 7 p.m.

Worship Thursday, February 5, 6:30 p.m.

Youth Ldr. Team Sunday, February 8, 6:30 p.m.

1 Dale Ryan, Lucia Wyville, Matthew Heaney,

Phyllis Machnics, Leann Sallach

17 Jim Young, Alexander Crawford, Avis Thrash

2 Bob Bailey, Will Asplin, Eli O’Keefe, Clark White 18 Martha Jacobs, Margery Layman, Rob Reboul,

David Clayton, Henry Johnson, Gus Purnhagen

3 Cherie Arnold Pavlich, Charissa Sallach 19 Isabel Crawford, Karl Kuivinen, Bill Ridenour,

Alex Mazelsky

6 Connor Schultz 20 Rayna Himes, Debra Van Skoik

7 Sandy Hocevar, Heather Stewart, Taylor Mahan,

Kathryn Bayer

21 Zachary Slonaker

9 Lisa Darrow, Ken Anderson, Paul Bryson 22 Heidi Asplin, Kenneth Hocevar, Colleen McCance

11 Samantha Layman 23 Katie Richards, Pam Pray

12 Richard Hladik 24 Dick Howard, Ross Jarman, Brandon Jones, Craig

Peck, Dwight Woodwad

13 Jane Griffiths, Susan Larence, Kim Clayton 25 John Althans

14 Suzanne Harrington 26 Curtis Baum

15 Dale Wyville, Jessica Miller, Phillip O’Neil 27 Tad Gordon, Bobby Weitzel

16 Dale Wennerstrom, Brianna Neal, Ryan Ulery 28 Peter Bongiovanni, Erik Bensen, Tiffany Cowher

February Birthdays

3 Marty and Charissa Sallach 20 Bruce and Sarah Alexander

19 Rev. D. Lynn and Jane Snider 26 Robert and Amy Bensen

February Anniversaries

S TAY C O N N E C T E D W I T H Y O U R C H U R C H

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February WORSHIP

CALENDAR

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Greeters 8:30

Peter and Tina

Bongiovanni Youth

Lillian Lodwick and

Phyllis Machnics Ellen Ferrone

11:00 Jody Young Youth

Wayne and Pat

Hosmer

Gordon Brunson

Family

Liturgists

8:30 Youth Kris DuBois Ellen Ferrone

11:00 Kim Berger Youth Gloria Bayer

Acolytes 8:30 Charlie Asplin

Sylvia Stewart-

Bates

11:00 Nick Korenowski Caroline Neimes

Harrison & Tucker

White Caroline Neimes

Sound

System

Preaching Rev. Joyce Lawson

Bob Myers

Youth Sunday Rev. Joyce Lawson Rev. Joyce Lawson

Coffee

Fellowship Kim Cardaman Mary Ellen Schron Karen Johns Beth & Dale Ryan

Special

Worship Bob Myers Youth Sunday Lisa Ulery

Nursery

Helper Charissa Sallach None

Youth Sunday Lucy Ranieri Jenny Schultz

Communion

Stewards Barbara Weir and Kim Cardaman

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“SOUPER” BOWL SUNDAE Sunday, February 1, 12 Noon-Harris Fellowship Hall

It’s that time of year again. “Souper” Bowl Sundae! Our Fellowship Committee is hosting yet another

tempting menu of homemade soups lovingly prepared by our members. We will have crackers and cornbread

to accompany your soup.

The best part, and you must save room, is the dessert. Lip smacking hot fudge sundaes! What could be

better?

$5.00 per person; $10.00 per family

All proceeds raised will be donated to projects determined by our Outreach Committee.

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CONNECT WITH THE CLEVELAND FOOD BANK The Cleveland Food Bank is a beautiful facility located at 15500 South Waterloo Road in Cleveland.

Our church has committed to helping the food bank fight hunger on the third Tuesday of each month

from 6 – 8 p.m. through May. The Food Bank supplies food to more than 750 agencies in Northeast

Ohio and made possible 45 million meals last year. It’s an amazing undertaking to be a part of, and the

feeling of accomplishment is well worth the drive and time.

January’s volunteers checked expiration dates and appearance of donated nonperishable food items and

placed them on a conveyor belt. Additional volunteers removed and sorted the items into large bins

marked beverages, sauces, starch, proteins, breakfast, baking, soups, snacks, and condiments. A forklift

(driven by a Food Bank employee) appears, takes it away full bins, and replaces them with empty bins.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age unaccompanied by an adult, 12 years of age with an adult,

and wear closed toed shoes. Please arrange your own transportation or carpools. If you sign up on the

bulletin board in the lobby, we can give the food bank an accurate count of how many to expect from our

church and they can plan work accordingly. See or contact Leslie McKnight

(tomissleslie@windstream.net) for more information or with questions. Our next date is February 17.

ON-GOING OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES First Sunday Food Drive/ Hunger Barrel Open Daily

The Hunger Barrel is open and ready to receive your non-perishable food donations on the first Sunday

of each month, and every day in between. This on-going mission project of our church seeks to gather

and distribute food where it is most needed in our community. Please bring donations as you are able to

the barrel, located in the narthex. Contact Noel Slonaker for more info.

Broadway Mobile Food Pantry

Our joint efforts with Bay UMC continue the third Friday of every month. Volunteers help distribute a

wide variety of canned, frozen, and fresh foods to more than 120 families in the Slavic Village neighbor-

hood. Contact Kris DuBois for specifics on how you can help.

THE GOD WE CAN KNOW: EXPLORING THE “I AM” SAYINGS OF JESUS

February 22 through April 12 (No Session on Easter), Sundays at 9:45 AM in the Fireside Room

John’s Gospel records a collection of self-revealing statements by Jesus known as the “I AM” sayings.

These statements, rich in imagery and steeped in historical meaning, provide powerful insights into the

heart of God and God’s desire to know and be known.

Travel to the Holy Land with Pastor Rob Fuquay (St. Luke’s UMC, Indianapolis) and see the places

where Jesus stood as He made these profound disclosures, using vivid language to capture our imagina-

tion, revealing more about His identity and purpose.

February 22 Introduction: Knowing the Great I AM

March 1 “I AM the Bread of Life”: Knowing God’s Satisfaction

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G e t C o n n e c t e d i n P r ay e r

JOYS •Congratulations to Chad and Kristin Schron on the arrival of their daughter, Madeline Emery on January 18. Madeline weighed

in at 8 lbs., 10 oz. She is welcomed home by big brothers Robert and Brody. Grandparents are Jack and Mary Ellen Schron. •Lew and Ellen Hollmeyer are home following a stay at The Weils. •Congratulations to D.J. and Erin Damberger on the birth of Kathryn Violet, born January 3. She was 8 lbs. 13 oz. and 20 3/4 inches long. She was welcomed home by her siblings, Mary, Paul and Clara. •Marty O’Donnell, son of Cindy O’Donnell, is engaged to be married. His fiancée’s name is Marisa. •Tony Morgano, Ellen Ferrone’s nephew, was commissioned into the Navy. He will begin nuclear submarine training. •Cassie Locher, granddaughter of Don and Jennifer Long, is home from the hospital. •Congratulations to Carrie and Andy Crawford on the birth of Adelaide Noel, born December 23. She was 20 inches long and 6 lbs. 15 oz. She is welcomed home by siblings Isabel and Alexander. Grandparents are Betty and Noel Slonaker. CONDOLENCES The families of: Jeanne Jackson passed away peacefully in her home on December 22; Chelsea, 23 year old granddaughter of Helen Sullivan, who passed away; Ralph Beattie who passed away on January 3; Erma Solkiewicz, who passed away January 22; Maxine Hughes, who passed away January 18; Nicholas Hudak, father of Lucy Chipps and Linda Gorski; Ken Koprowski.

NEW PRAYER CONCERNS •Kathy Fleckler and family, friend of Pris Hoag, has been diagnosed with breast cancer in her bones. •Heather Hrick, Diane Kater’s friend, has been diagnosed with throat cancer. •Erik Bensen, son of Robert and Amy Bensen, has been diagnosed with scoliosis. •Mo King, friend of Betty Slonaker, is recovering from ovarian cancer surgery. She is a young mother of three. •Lori Murphy, friend of Leslie McKnight, has been diagnosed with breast cancer with bone mets. •David Clayton is recovering from ACL surgery on December 19. •Jan Lilyholm is recovering from acute bronchitis. •Margaret Stratton is under hospice care at her home. •Judy Reimenschneider, friend of the Wyvilles, is having breast cancer surgery after the 1st of the year. •Mike, Charissa Sallach’s brother, is battling multiple myeloma cancer. He is receiving chemo as well as experimental treatments. Please keep prayers coming. •Karen Hunter will soon begin radiation treatments. •Phyllis, Nita Ewald’s mother in law, has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. •Gary, Rebecca Esterer’s brother, is recovering from a second leg amputation. •Nancy Kaniecki is in rehab at The Weils awaiting surgery. •Maryann Morgan-Gold is recovering from carpal tunnel surgery. •Marilyn Peterson is in Geauga Hospital after having a mild stroke and congestive heart failure.

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LONG TERM PRAYER REQUESTS

Please take a moment to look over the long term prayer request list. If changes/updates should be made, please contact the church office. Thank you!

Debbie Adams Darlene Allen Georgia Althar Dr. Sheldon Artz David Bardos Shirley Bennett Renee Bird Joe Blanda Hal Bogart Kelly Bosworth Steven Boyer Rev. Paul Brooks Marjorie Brown Davis Linda Brown Paul Bucher Bill Burton Cristi Calmer Tim Carter Eliane Chaplain Laura Chehayl Quinn Clarke

Becky Clegg Cora Clemmer Jim Cole Daisy Cooper-Harmon Bill Coughlin Rachel Curtis Amanda DeVere Holly Dillaway Natalie Rose DiLillo Christine Duncan Jeff Eagle Manie Elliott Madeline Ellingsworth Florence Evans Fiorelli Family Lynn Fischer Jon Groth Gary Hall Gilbert Harrington Tommy Janes Mo King

Sue Knowlton Mary Kushner Byrnadine Lawson Karen, Kyle and Jack Laywell Zita Lee Ethel Leonhardt Frank Lindow Jim Mackey Annette Manning Denny Maurer Nancy Miller Mary Jane Miner George Moore Sally Moser Lori Murphy Julie McCullough Musselwhite Pam Newton Celia Oswich Carl Paskey

Jackson Pilny Marge ReHark Kathleen Rieger Art Rich Jim Ritchie Kevin Rooney Barb Rowe Donald Satava Bill Schaffer Elaine Shakley Betty Jane Shultz Bobbie Shamberg Norma Shusky Marybeth Skoch Lynn Slezak Tim Spisak Cathy Sprocca Chris Starrett Madelyn Sukol Lonnie Tallin DeAnna Tenney

Ron Turney Annie Travassos Mary Unkrich Jo Beth Vernon Ralph Vicory Linda Visdos Mabel Weals Mary Welch Ingrid Wolter Toni Wright Julie Youngblood Judy, Linda Darrow’s sister Lori and husband, (friends of Ann Blake) Lexi, Bradley van Hoek’s son’s girlfriend

Maxine Althans Ann Goss Jane Griffiths

Ross Jarman Nancy Kaniecki Ron Kooser

Ruth Long Caitlin Naylor Jennifer O’Donnell

Glen Parker Tom Poultney Connie Rich

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GIANT EAGLE GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER PROGRAM We are working to make this fundraiser as convenient as possible for everyone! We now have Giant

Eagle gift cards available in the church office in the following denominations: $50, $100 and $200

cards. No more deadlines, no more waiting for your cards to arrive! If you would like gift cards, please

call the church office at 440-247-5848 or email us at info@chagrinfallsumc.org and let us know what

you need… we will have them ready for you when you wish to pick them up.

The gift cards can be used at any Giant Eagle or Get Go - and you’ll earn Fuel Perks! Help support the

church when you shop at Giant Eagle by planning a bit ahead. The gift cards can even be used to pur-

chase other gift cards! Giant Eagle offers more than 150 different gift cards. So pick up your gift cards

now and support the church as you shop!

Contact Patrice Hendricks, Treasurer, if you have any questions. (440-708-4627)

SHOPPING AT UMCMARKET.ORG We now have 22 members linked to our account on UMCmarket.org and have earned $14.54 in rebates!

Thank you to those who are shopping! If you would like to sign up, go to www.umcmarket.org and click

on “Get Started” to create an account. Search for Chagrin Falls to find our church and choose it as the

ministry you would like to support. After you’re registered, you must log into your account before you

begin your online shopping. Each store donates a percentage of your purchase to our church. There are

hundreds of stores to choose from so sign up today! Contact Bob Myers if you need help creating an

account.

ASH WEDNESDAY The 40-day season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18. We will acknowledge this im-

portant day and begin our Lenten journey with a lite dinner followed by a Service of Worship. Every-

one is invited to gather in Harris Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. to eat. Donations will be accepted to

cover the cost of the lite meal. Worship will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Communion will be

served, and as a sign of personal penitence and your desire to participate in the Lenten journey toward

the cross of Christ, ashes will be available at the end of the service for those who want to receive them.

If you are not able to attend dinner at 6:30 p.m., come at 7:30 p.m. for worship.

MAGAZINE COLLECTION We are collecting the following magazines for distribution to patients at Geauga Hospital: women’s

magazines, People, current National Geographic, news, sports and woodworking magazines. Please

not more than three months old. Please leave magazines in the box under the table outside the Secretar-

y’s office. Many Thanks, Pat Hosmer

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S t ay C o n n e c t e d W i t h Yo u r C h u r c h

PRESCHOOL/PMO CLOSED The Parents’ Morning Out Program and The Methodist Preschool will be closed on

Monday, February 16 in observance of President’s Day.

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TAKE A GLIMPSE INTO CHRISTIAN HISTORY

The Christian History Institute’s “Glimpses” flyers, which provide insights into events in the 2000-year history of

Christianity, are free and can be found on display in the narthex, the office foyer, and the Harris Fellowship

Hall entrance.

The issue for February is entitled “Building a Holy Land” and explores the question, “How did Israel/Palestine

become such a sacred place in the Christian world?”

The issue for March is entitled “The Chilling Truth About Christians in the Third Reich.”

The issue for April is entitled “Fanny Crosby: America’s Hymn Queen.”

The issue for May is entitled “Mobilizing a Generation for Missions” and describes the Student Volunteer Move-

ment, which began in 1886, peaked in 1920, and declined during the Depression.

The issue for June is entitled “As for Me and My House” and reveals how the house-church movement in Com-

munist China survived persecution and created a surge in the number of Christians there.

The issue for July is entitled “Isaac Backus: Liberty and Justice for All” and describes the minister’s efforts to

advocate for religious freedom in the American Colonies.

The issue for August is entitled “The Mother of Modern Missions” introduces Ann Hasseltine Judson, who ar-

rived with her husband in Burma in 1813 to teach women and inspire future missionaries.

The issue for September is entitled “C.S. Lewis: Chronicles of an Apologist.”

The issue for October is entitled “A Little Woman with a Big Legacy” and introduces Lottie Moon, who served as

a missionary in China in the late 19th century.

The issue for November is entitled “The Bible: A Book Like None Other,” the first in a two-part series on the most

influential book in history.

The issue for December is entitled “The Bible: A Book Like None Other,” the second in a two-part series on the

most influential book in history.

The issue for January 2016 is entitled “Polycarp: A Rich and Acceptable Sacrifice” and introduces the disciple of

John who was a bishop and martyr in the early Christian church.

G e t C o n n e c t e d W i t h O u r Yo u t h i n M i s s i o n

The luncheon includes rigatoni, meatballs, salad, bread, drink, and dessert.

The cost is $10/person with a $25 family maximum.

Following lunch, plan to stay for an auction of many items. Child care will be provided by the

youth with games, movies, and crafts during the auction.

All proceeds will go to supporting our mission trip to Kentucky for Adventure Serve Mystery Trip

We are looking for items or services for the auction. Items could include but are not limited to

tickets to events, baked good, gift certificates, baskets, or professional services. We are not hav-

ing a silent auction due to the meal, so please no small trinkets or rummage. We really need your

help this year. Items can be dropped off at the church office anytime before February 26. Thank

you for your support. This is a great way to help our youth and support missions.

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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN (UMW) NEWS

Each year UMW raises money through two rummage sales, flower coupon sale (Lowe’s Greenhouse)

toffee sales and pledges from our members. And just to let you know where that money goes -

In 2014 donated funds to New Horizon Methodist School in Paraguay, the West Side Community House

and $2,00 to Chagrin Falls United Methodist Church to help eliminate the deficit from the 2014 short-

fall. AT the Board meeting in January we voted to donate funds to National Missions Institutions (funds

community centers, schools, colleges, health care facilities and women’s residences on a national level);

International Ministries (funds education, health care, crisis intervention on a world-wide level); the

United Methodist Community Center in Warren, Ohio (serves the black, Hispanic and mixed communi-

ty); and the Family and Community Services for Chagrin Falls Park.

Circle Notes:

Ida Goode will meet at noon on February 26. Deborah Sorace will give a program TBA. Frances Porter

and Deborah Sorace will be hostesses.

Lydia will meet on February 24. Kim Berger will present “Books,” Jinny Hagan will hostess and Eileen

Simpson will give devotions.

Rachel will have a social hour in February. Time and place to be determined.

Historic Notes:

In 1974 UMW gave $1,000 to a church in Xenia to help repair tornado damage.

In February 1997 our UMW fed the crew of “The Gathering.” Karen Keesler received a kiss on the

cheek from Ed Asner and Karen vowed to never wash that cheek ever again!

NO Board meeting in February.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Our college students are, or soon will be, back on campus after their Christmas break. No doubt they are

already thinking about receiving a box of Valentine cookies from our church members. The UMW

greatly appreciates donations of homemade cookies, individually wrapped in plastic or waxed paper, as

well as bags of wrapped candies, or cash which will offset the cost of postage. There is a sign-up sheet

on the bulletin board so that the committee will know what will be contributed.

Monday, February 2 is the day boxes are packed, so donations of cookies and candy will need to be

brought to the church kitchen by Sunday, February 1. Any cookies brought on Monday will need to be

at the church by 9 a.m. when cookie packing begins.

Please double check your college student’s address and notify the church if there have been any changes

or additions since last year. We know our students will enjoy and appreciate a “package from home.”

MARCH BELL TOWER DEADLINE The deadline for all articles to be included in the March Bell Tower is Monday, February 16. You can

drop off articles to the church office or submit them electronically to info@chagrinfallsumc.org.

MAGNETIC NAME TAGS Our new magnetic name tags are now here! Please note, if you have a pacemaker, please do not use the

magnetic nametag. Notify the church office and we will provide you with a pin name tag. Thank you!

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Family Game Night February 20 6:30 –8:30 p.m.

Come for an evening of games and food. Everyone bring board games to play and we will provide din-

ner and drink. It will be a great evening of fun and fellowship. Families of all sizes are welcome. Hope

you can join us.

Lenten Bible Study Series Wednesdays (two different times offered) 10:30 a.m. –noon or 7:00 –8:30 p.m. February 25, March 4, 11, 18, and 25

Jesus didn’t come to start a religion. The rebel Jesus came with a renegade gospel to start a revolution.

You and I are invited to be a part. In Renegade Gospel, pastor and author Mike Slaughter presents Jesus

and his challenging message to inspire us during Lent, Easter, and through the year. Read the red letters

and discover Jesus all over again.

Renegade Gospel is a DVD group study with five sessions led by Rev. Joyce Lawson. Topics include:

Discovering the Rebel Jesus, Revolutionary Lifestyle, The Most Important Question You Will Ever

Have to Answer, Seeing Jesus Today, and The Way of the Cross

Looking Ahead—Vacation Bible School—June 22-26 from 9-11:30 a.m. Registration begins May 3 for church members and May 15 for the community.

Life of Jesus: Who He Is and Why He Matters Sundays at 9:45 a.m. in the Fireside Room-through February 15

What really happened back in the first century, in Jerusalem and around the Sea of Galilee, that

changed the shape of world history? Who is this figure that emerges from history to have a profound im-

pact on culture, ethics, politics, and philosophy?

Join historian John Dickson for the opportunity to explore a portrait of Jesus that is faithful to both the

Gospel of Luke and contemporary scholarship about the man from Galilee.

Feb. 1 Judge and Friend

Jesus’ thoughts on “Religious Sinners” and “Rotten Hypocrites”

Feb. 8 Cross Examination

Jesus’ death as the source of life

Feb. 15 The Resurrection

How could it happen? Does it matter?

For more info, e-mail Kim Berger at KMBerger@aol.com or phone/text (440) 724-5614. Join us any-

time!

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G e t C o n n e c t e d i n Yo u t h M i n i s t r y

Middle and High School lead YOUTH SUNDAY –Both Services

February 8 Please think and pray about the service at least once these coming weeks. Don’t just wait till Sunday

morning. We have much to do to make sure that we are ready. So I have created the following schedule.

PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE!!! We have a lot to do and need that time!! Practices are as follows:

Sunday, February 1 9:45 a.m. Youth Lounge

Sunday, February 1 4-6 p.m. Sanctuary

Sunday, February 9 7:00 a.m. Praise Team for individual sound checks

7:30 a.m. All other youth arrive for last minute details

8:15 a.m. Everyone needs to be in their places for worship

Breakfast will be served during JAM Sessions at 9:45 a.m. We will lead both services. So plan to stay

for the 11:00 service as well.

Middle and High School Super Bowl Party at the Claytons

February 1 6:15-end of game

All 6th-12th graders are invited to stay after Youth Sunday Practice and head to the Claytons, 9922

Bainbridge Rd. for an evening of fun and fellowship. Not participating in Youth Sunday, just meet us

there. We will have pizza, snacks, and pop. We will have prizes and games. It will be a blast. The cost is

$10/person.

High School Mission Trip Information Meeting for Parents

February 8 between services in Harris Hall

This is a chance for us to learn about our trip to Adventure Serve for a Mystery Trip. This trip is for cur-

rent 9th-12th graders. If you cannot attend and are interested in our trip, please contact Bob.

Youth Leadership Team Meeting

February 8 6:30-8 p.m.

Come and join Bob and others for a nice dinner in Harris Fellowship Hall. Agape is a fellowship kind of

love. So for Valentine’s day we will celebrate the love, we share for each other with a meal together.

Bob will be cooking. The cost is $15/person. Hope you can join us.

Middle and High School Whirlyball and Laser Tag Lunch

February 22 noon-4:30 p.m.

Calling all middle school and high school youth for a fun afternoon of lunch whirleyball and laser tag.

The cost is $25/person. Your cost covers lunch, 1 hour of whirlyball, and 2 sessions of lasertag. Hope

you can join us. It should be a blast.

High School Mission Trip Auction and Lunch

March 1 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m.

This is a very important fundraiser for our youth mission trip. Everyone going on the trip should turn in

at least one auctionable item. Items could include services like babysitting, car washes, pet sitting, etc. or

goods like gift certificates, pies, home décor stuff, etc. If you need any more ideas, please call Bob and

he can help. We will meet at 9:45 in the Youth Lounge and then we will work through JAM Sessions

and then have the lunch after the 11:00 service followed by our auction. We should be done with clean

up by no later than 3 p.m. If you are planning on going on the mission trip and cannot be at the auction,

you must let me know ASAP. No exceptions. We will also be providing child care as we did in the past.

So make sure to save this date, plan to attend, and do your best to collect items.

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Toni Cirino, Financial Secretary

Anne Korenowski, Accounts Payable

Jerry Gibson, Custodian

Connie Hasman, Administrative Secretary

Justin Schultz, Communications Coordinator

David Gilson, Director of Music

Erin Damberger, Organist

Karen Spisak, Director, King’s Singers/Ringing Bells

Kile Kenny, Director, The Methodist Preschool

Phone: (440) 247-0950 TheMethodistPreschool.com

Miss Leslie McKnight, Director, Parents’ Morning Out Program

IN THIS ISSUE…

Birthdays and Anniversaries Page 2

Calendar of Events Page 4

Christian Education Page 5, 10

Fellowship Page 3

Mission Auction Page 8

Outreach News Page 5

Pastor’s Message Page 1

Prayer List Page 6

Stewardship/Finances Page 7

UMW News Page 9

Worship Calendar Page 3

Youth Ministry Page 10

Worship Page 7

A FAMILY of FAITH, LIVING in HOPE, SERVING in LOVE