Grace Notes-News from Grace UMC Feb/2018

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

PGS. 2-5 CHURCH HISTORY PG. 6 BIRTHDAYS/AMAZING GRACE SRS PG . 7 RENOVATION PG . 8 CALENDAR PG. 9 CHILI COOK OFF PG. 10 SHARE THE SPIRIT PG. 11 SUPER BOW SUBS PG .12 THANK YOU/CHANGE OF ADDRESS

CHIMES

In memory of

Lori Hendershott-Takas

February 27

The Lord’s Prayer

26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for

many.” (Matthew 20:26-28)

Leadership

Leadership in the church is to be different than leadership as we see it prac-ticed in the secular world. In the secular world leadership all too often becomes about building one’s own personal fiefdom. The leader in the church is not to build her/his own fiefdom, but she/he is to serve God by doing God’s Kingdom work on the earth (Ogden 1994, 150)*.

The application of this principal both for clergy and laity in the church is that we need to think outside ourselves and place an emphasis on God’s Kingdom priori-ty above our wants and needs. As pastor this means I put need of the mission field ahead of my own preferences and at times ahead of the preferences of the church when they differ from the needs of the mission field. And so the question for all of us is, “How do we become better servant leaders?” How do we serve the mission field around us for the glory of God and His Kingdom? This is our shared task to-gether.

Below are the Titles and Scriptures for my messages in February. I encour-age you to take a few minutes on Saturday evening or Sunday morning each week to take a look at the scripture for the coming Sunday message and see where the Holy Spirit leads you.

2/4/18 – Life in the Valley – The Valley of Suffering – Isaiah 53:3-5, Hebrews 12:2-3

2/11/18- Scout Sunday – Tools for the Job - 2 Corinthians 8:16-21

2/18/18 – The Practice of Prayer – To Busy to Pray - Luke 10:38-42

2/25/18 – The Practice of Prayer – Taking the Time - Luke 5:12-16

I hope and pray that you have a blessed New Year as we continue to journey with one another and with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

In Christ,

Pastor Jared

*Ogden, Greg. 1994. Servant leadership. In Leadership handbook of management

and administration: Practical insight from a cross section of ministry lead-ers. Ed. James D. Berkley, 150-151. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker.

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Chapter 2-Grace Church History

by Historian Leland Spencer

We trace our history of Grace United Methodist Church back to the congregation of Grace Evangelical United Brethren Church, who voted in May 1961 to discontinue their ministry there because of a diminishing scope of service in its inner-city location. Their plan was to sell the property and invest the funds in a mission church in the Canton area. In response to this gesture of missionary giving, the Ohio East Conference, acting through its Board of Missions, purchased a 5-acre plot of land on the edge of North Canton and made plans for the construction of the first-unit building. In June 1961, the Rev. Allen Zagray was assigned to be the first pas-tor of the new Grace Church. He, his wife and two daughters moved into a recently purchased parsonage at 1422 Schneider Road. The new church address was 1720 Schneider NW, the present location. Rev. Allen Zagray- First Pastor of North Canton Grace Church. He served until 1969 Forty-four persons united with Grace Church on Thanks-giving Sunday, November 19, 1961, and on April 22, 1962, eleven additional persons were received into membership, bringing the Charter Membership Roll to 55. Charter members were: Ethel Anderson, Chester Anderson, Ella N. Brandberry, John Brandyberry, Mary E. Roush, Forrest F. Roush, Virginia Evans, Richard Evans, Gary Evans, Edward Gronow, Hayward Carr, Stan Sereychas, Joe Pukansky, Diane Shipbaugh, Leland Spencer Jr, Evelyn Fisher, Walter E. Fisher, Carol Presson, Patty Presson, Edith Dilgard, Roy Dilgard, Edna Richard, Lois Cureton, Kelsie Cureton, Barbara Gheen, Dennis Noland, Maxine Presson, Alton Presson, Twilia Wiandt, Rueben Wiandt, Carol Slone, Edward Slone, Sarah Jane Bird, Dollie Bird, Judy Wiandt, David Wiandt, Norman Snyder, Marjorie M. Snyder,Elta Snyder, Martha Riblit, Harold Davis, Betty A. Davis, Mary Jane Martin, Harold E. Martin, Florence Slentz, Helen Davis, Robert H. Slentz, Tim Roush, Norma R. Raymont, William Raymont, June Cochran, Paul E. Cochran, Mardell J. Zagray and Allan H. Zagray.

ATTENDANCE

12/3 146

12/10 145

12/17 216

12/24 130

12/31 85

OFFERING-GENERAL

12/3 $8,867

12/10 $4,955

12/17 $3,826

12/24 $7,367

12/31 $5,462

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Top: Rev. Allen Zagray preaching at Plain Center School where we met in 1961 Bottom; Children Sunday school class at Plain Center. Teacher Diane Spencer

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Groundbreaking services for the building were held August 13, 1961. While the new building was under construction the congregation of Grace Church met for worship and church school at Plain Center School. Other activities were held in homes or in the facilities of other Evangelical United Brethren Churches.

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Sanctuary under construction in 1961, before roof was added. The new building was occupied for the first time on Sunday, January 28, 1962. After opening moments of worship and thanksgiving at the Plain Center school, a 20 car caravan proceeded to the new church home on Schneider Road. Following the caravan to the new church, we met at the main entrance to the building. Our church school su-perintendent Kelsie Cureton led us in opening of the church doors with the following words; “To all who search for God sincerely; To all who mourn and need comfort; To all who are lonely and need companionship; To all who pray and need help; To all who sin and need a Savior; To all who seek to serve their fellowmen; To these, and to whomsoever will, this church opens wide her doors and bids you welcome in the name of the Christ.” After entering the building, Chester Anderson led us in the opening of the sanctuary doors. Linda Roush led us into the area where she lit the Altar candle. Rev. Zagray presented sermon on “Praying for the Kingdom.” Our first Minister of Music was Howard Longmire. His wife, Virginia, was our first organist. First officers of the new Grace Church were: Lay-Representative- Alton Presson Lay Leader- John Brandyberry Financial Secretary- Forrest Roush Treasurer- Evelyn Fisher Trustee William Raymont, Rueben Wiandt, Paul Cochran, Forrest Roush, Walter Fisher Stewards- Chester Anderson, Roy Dilgard, Richard Evans, Alton Presson Church School Superintendent- Kelsie Cureton Church School Secretary- June Cochran Youth leaders-Leland Spencer-Diane Shipbaugh Spencer Some memorials and special gifts given in the beginning were; ALTAR TABLE, CHANCEL CROSS, PULPIT AND LECTERN in memory of Harry H. and Bertha Kauth ALTAR VASES by Mr. and Mrs. Wm Raymont in memory of George Burchfield ALTAR CANDLESTICKS presented by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dilgard PULPIT BIBLE and MEMORIAL BOOK by Mr. and Mrs. Kelsie Cureton GUEST REGISTRATION STAND by MR. and Mrs. Rueben Wiandt BAPTISMAL BOWL by Rev. and Mrs. Allan Zagray OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE by a Friend

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PASTOR

Rev. Jared Williams

CHOIR DIRECTOR &

ORGANIST

Matt Brown

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH

MINISTRY

Kelli Law

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

COORDINATOR

Eva Boszor

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Linda Bradley

MAILING COORDINATOR

Judy Carl

DEAF INTERPRETER

Jennifer Duckworth

CUSTODIANS

Tina Takacs, Jeff Fry

NURSERY CAREGIVER

Linda Ferguson

CHURCH COUNCIL

Diane Spencer

STAFF PARISH RELATIONS

Tiffany DeBois

TRUSTEES

Cathy Green

FINANCE

Bill Lacy

Jean Fry & Sharon Marshall 2-1

Samantha Sarah 2-3

Samantha Dunkle, Kelli Law, 2-4 Karen Newbauer, JoAnn Steer,

Nick Takacs

Carol Bucklew 2-6

Carol Webb 2-8

Carol McKelley & Kyle Wirth 2-11

Carol Fier, Glen Hookway 2-15 Sam Pavlik, Karen Simmerman

Samuel Casey Jr. 2/16

Connor Finnicum 2/18

Rayna Finnicum 2/19

Marilyn Gibbs 2/21

James Boszor, Jason Mauer 2/24 Tyler Harbert

Kim Burns, Cheryl Weekley 2/25 Rebecca Evanoff

Richard Barnhart & 2/26

Leland Spencer Jr.

Rosemary Ault 2/27

Cheryl Morton 2/29

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AMAZING GRACE SENIORS

EVERYONE WELCOME

Walther’s Twin Tavern on Applegrove at 11:30 am on February 1

We order from the menu

MISSION:

We are a community of Christians

reaching up to God in faith and

out to others in love.

VISION:

We will spread the net of Jesus

Christ to keep people from

slipping through the cracks of life.

SERVICE TIMES:

8:00 Traditional

9:15 Casual

9:15 Sunday School

10:45 Traditional

Thank you so much for the Thanksgiving basket. It was most appreciated. Jeff Turner The Thanksgiving basket was a great help and appreciated. Olivia Our family would like to thank all who helped to make the funeral service for my sister, Mary Jane Renick, so comforting. For the flowers, cards, hugs and the many kind words, thank you so much. Al-so we appreciate the lunch that was provided after the service. Thank you again, Eleanor Seiff

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Grace United Methodist Church 1720 Schneider Street NW North Canton, OH 44720

Phone: 330-499-2330 Fax: 330-499-6997

E-mail: office@northcantongrace.org Website: northcantongrace.org

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