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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

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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

Website/Facebook wumcweb1@gmail.com

Bulletin wlbyumc@ameritech.net

Sunday Morning Slides wumcvideo@gmail.com

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

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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

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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)

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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.

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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/

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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

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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

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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

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