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The Monthly Messenger
FEBRUARY 2018
Dalton United Methodist
Church
With Valentine’s
Day coming soon,
think for a moment of
the many ways we talk
about love…
Love is ____
A. a warm fuzzy feeling
B. a tingling sensation
you get when you're
with a particular
person
C. an irresistible
attraction between two
people
D. the feeling you get
when you know you
are accepted
unconditionally
E. when you're with
someone you love,
or who loves you,
you no longer feel
lonely
F. You can't describe
love, you just know
when it's there.
when Jesus said,
“Love your neighbor.”
The Samaritan put
love into action and we
should, too.
Sooo, when we
think about love being
a "verb", the greatest
demonstration is the
story of God sending
His only Son, and
Jesus giving His life for
our salvation. Now
that’s true love in
action…
God Bless,
Pastor Dave
Which did you
pick? In the Greek
there are multiple
words that are
translated as “love.”
However, each Greek
word actually stands for
different kinds of love.
But there's
another expression,
another way of thinking
of love that I want to
share. It's not original
with me, I'm sure
you've heard it before,
but I think it's based on
a Biblical
understanding - "Love
is a Verb". Love is
something you do.
When Jesus
called on His disciples
to love Him, He said "If
you love me, keep my
commandments." (John
14:15) He evidently
expected them to be
"doing" something.
Remember the
“Good Samaritan” story
A Note From The
Pastor...
PRAYER CONCERNS Sandy Amstutz (sister of Jane Koontz), Barb Boss (friend of the Johnson’s), Barb
Bowers, Jim Cisar (brother of Tom Cisar), Dylan Domer, Alan Farriss, Patrick Fone, Valerie Forrer, Judy Gardner (sister of Marge Troyer), Sonya Gatrell, Avah Green,
Jodi Hannan (friend of Jane King), Vicky Hodges, Don Hoover, Evelyn James (friend of Mary Loomis), Sue McHale, Lisa Meager, Terry Johnson Miller (cousin of Dan Stark), Cheryl Myers, Marilyn Pittman (friend of Clarabel Kurzen), Sara (friend of
Paulette Martin), Kelly Slabaugh, Laurie Zifcak (friend of Diane Fischnich) Our nursing home, assisted living, and homebound residents:
Harold Douglas, George Hann, Donna Schneider All Military personnel on active duty and their families.
Our country and our leaders. (Please advise the church office at (330)828-2939 if any these names should no
longer be listed or of any updates)
Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels will be
serving a meal each
Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. at
the Dalton Presbyterian
Church.
Please call Karol
Niehaus at
(330) 933-5144 for
reservations.
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The Sign-up calendar
for Altar Flowers is
located on the table
outside the Church
Office for those wishing
to provide altar flowers
for 2018.
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There is none like
the God of
Jerusalem—He
descends from the
Heavens in majestic
splendor to help
you.
(Deuteronomy 33:26
TLB)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Contribution Envelopes
Envelopes may be picked
up from the table outside
the Church Office. If you
would like a box placed in
your church mailbox,
please contact the
office. ************************************
Canton Calvary Mission Collection Item For
FEBRUARY is: Peanut Butter
Operation Christmas Child
Collection Item for FEBRUARY is:
Accessories
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MISSIONS NEWS Help us minister to those in need. Elijah’s Cupboard can always use
non-perishable food items for The Salvation Army. Please bring an item
or two with you and place them in the good cupboard in the hallway.
We also continue to collect labels for the Red Bird Mission. -Labels include:
"General Mills Boxtops for Education"; and "Tyson Project A+ Labels
for Education". A collection envelope for the
labels is located on the bulletin board, in the narthex of the
Church. Please consider donating today!
-Canton Calvary Missions food collections for
FEBRUARY is: Peanut Butter
this can be placed in the large basket in the narthex.
Thank you for the continued support ~ Missions Committee
Thank you to everyone for your help to provide a large boxful of mittens, hats, socks, and, gloves to Canton Calvary’s
clients. Your generosity will benefit many.
The Bake Sale on January 28, during the Fellowship Pizza Party was a wonderful
success. Thanks to everyone who donated or purchased desserts.
Your support of Mission projects is appreciated.
Next Mission meeting is March, 13th
@ 9:30 am.
ABOUT OUR MEMBERS...
Our Deepest Sympathy…..
To the families and friends of:
… Jim Roby (friend of the
Schultz family)
...Gloria Mishler
...Harold Hauenstein
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SAVE THE DATE….
Puppets of Grace—
Sunday, April 29, during the
Worship Service
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Harold Douglas
celebrated his 88th
birthday on
January 30th!
If you know Harold and would like
to brighten his day, please mail a
card to:
Harold Douglas
The Oaks at Shady Lawn
Rm #130
15028 Old Lincoln Way
Dalton, OH 44618
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YOUTH NEWS
Attend Wanake's fully programmed Annual Confirmation Retreat. During our retreat
we will dig into our faith and the United Methodist Church. Our curriculum will include
introductory level sessions on topics including History of the UMC, What United
Methodist Believe, the Sacraments, the layout of the UMC (UMC Polity), Spiritual
Disciplines, and Worship. Our teachers are experienced United Methodists clergy
and lay members who live the faith. They will make our learning fun, insightful and
unforgettable! In addition to our workshops, we'll also enjoy games, music,
campfires, and activities. We will begin our retreat at 7:00 pm on Friday.
(You are responsible for your own supper Friday evening.)
Our retreat will conclude on Sunday afternoon following lunch.
Live in a comfortable Retreat Center.
Cost: $99 for youth, $92 for adults
*One adult chaperon must be present for the weekend with every 6 youth of the same
gender as the chaperon.
All the believers were one in heart and mind.
No one claimed that any of their possessions
was their own, but they shared
everything they had. (Acts 4:32 NIV)
Confirmation Retreat
Friday-Sunday, February 23-25, 2018
Dalton UMC CONFIRMATION CLASS STARTING SOON!!
Anyone 12 years of age through 12th grade may participate and join.
Let Pastor Dave know if you are interested.
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Winter Jam Tour 2018 2/9/18
Skillet, Kari Jobe, John Crist, Building 429, KB, Jordan Feliz, NewSong, & more! . Don't miss it!
Cleveland State University at the Wolstein Center February 9th… doors open at 6 pm
Meet at the Church by 3:30 pm to caravan up to CSU in order to get in line to get a seat...
Cost is $15 cash per person at the door...no reserve seating...first come first served..
We’re going.... Who wants to join us???
~Pastor Dave & Paulette
The UMW met for a breakfast
meeting at the Time Out Café on
Saturday, January 20th. It was a
wonderful way to start the new year off getting together with our UMW
sisters. Starting the morning Susan McMullen gave the devotions about
unity. It was a perfect topic to show what the UMW is all about. That being working together all doing what we do best for the growth and success of the UMW.
Also during the meeting Joann
Watson explained her interpretation of
using Zen for her program booklet covers she designed. I looked up the definition of Zen and I discovered it was introduced into China in the 6th century and Japan in the 12th and is a
Japanese sect of
Mahayana Buddhism that aims at
enlightening by
direct innutrition through mediation. What does that mean? Joann said, “Zen has different ways of relieving stress.” Joann has chosen making
different designs and coloring them. She has created quite intricate designs and when finished they are extraordinarily beautiful. Joann created some for the UMW and passed them out that
morning. If you didn’t get one and would like to try your hand at coloring one, I am sure Joann would have some to share. Joann said she enjoys coloring them while watching TV and she said it does relieve stress.
Extra 2018 program booklets are on the table as you enter the sanctuary if you would like one. You will see Joann’s
creative Zen interpretation on the
News from the United Methodist Women
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cover. Inside the front cover Joann also put a Zen saying. Mine says, “Zen is
concentration on our usual daily
routine.” Mmmm deep thoughts about our everyday hum drum happenings.
When you read the new program
booklets, you will see the interesting year the UMW officers have in line for the ladies of the church.
On TUESDAY, FEBURARY 20 7:00 PM In the church fellowship hall, Joellen Fone will be speaking about FOSTER PARENTING. Come and learn more about foster parenting from
Joellen. She has lots of firsthand
information for us.
Some of the other highlights for the year will be in March. Brian Zeigler, an inspirational speaker, will be bringing the message. The time and place will be announced later.
On Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00PM in the Sanctuary the meeting title is
AUTISM AWARENESS and the speaker will be Addy Fletcher. She is a Parent Mentor of Ohio from Tri-County
Educational Services Center. She is a friend of Sharon Starling.
A special time for all ladies is on Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 PM there will be an ALL-DAUGHTER TEA (we are all daughters).
In July will be a fun time for all at an ICE CREAM SOCIAL at Ed and
Sharon Starling’s home on SUNDAY, JULY 22 AT 4:00 PM.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT 8:00 AM The UMW ladies will be
making vegetable soup for the Shut-ins.
grows there. The poem teaches that when you let God’s blessing flow through you like the Jordan flows through the Sea of Galilee, you become productive and full of life.
One extreme of Christian thought says that you claim riches, and if you aren’t materially wealthy, you lack faith. The other extreme believes you should live in poverty. The correct
medium is to be a wise steward with all your possessions, time and talents while supporting your family, sharing with those in need and practicing moderation in all things. “For an overseer as God’s steward must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or violent or greedy for gain”. (Titus 1:7)
Be a fresh sea in 2018 enjoying the blessings God gives you while being a blessing to others. Pray that all
people will seek God first; trusting that He will meet their needs.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, AT 7:00 PM Will be craft night with Joann
Watson showing us clever ways to make holiday cards.
Rounding out the year will be the Fall Harvest Dinner on
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 FOLLOWING THE CHURCH SERVICE.
And of course on DECEMBER 1st the COOKIE WALK AND
LUNCHEON. One hint I have is that last year I baked my cookies early in the year at different times and froze them. Come
December they were
almost all done and it made the hustle and
bustle of the holiday
season much easier. I told you in the last newsletter the
officers would have a year you wouldn’t want to miss and I was right. Sounds like one great year!
One very important thing,
during the first meeting our new president, Bev McGinty, sent around a signup sheet for help at the meetings for someone to give devotions or to be hostesses. I know all the positions were not filled so if
anyone would like to help please talk to Bev. She would appreciate all the help and support anyone can give to make the year easier. There is that idea Susan
McMullen spoke about “UNITY”.
Some time ago I did devotions at
Bible Study about Two Seas. I would like to share this with you. Helen Steiner
Rices’s poem “A Key to Living is Giving”, compares the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea. The Sea of Galilee is fresh water and plants thrive. With no outlets, the Dead Sea is full of salt and nothing
Though we have
never yet seen God,
when we love each
other God lives in us,
and his love within us
grows ever
stronger. (1 John 4:12 TLB)
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Proverbs 11:24 says: one gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.
The poem by Helen Steiner Rice which I mentioned I’d like to
share also:
A very favorite story of mine
Is about two seas in Palestine
One is a sparkling sapphire jewel,
Its waters are clean and clear and cool,
Along its shores children play
And travelers seek it on their way,
And nature gives so lavishly
Her choicest gems to the Galilee.
But to the south the Jordan flows
Into a sea where nothing grows,
No splash of fish, no singing bird,
No children's laughter is ever heard,
The air hangs heavy all around
And nature shuns this barren ground.
Both seas receive the Jordan's flow,
The water is just the same, we know,
But one of the seas, like liquid sun,
Can warm the hearts of everyone,
While farther south another sea
Is dead and dark and miserly.
It takes each drop the Jordan brings
And to each drop it fiercely clings.
It hoards and holds the Jordan's waves
Until like shackled, captured slaves
The fresh, clear Jordan turns to salt
And dies within the Dead Sea's vault.
But the Jordan flows on rapturously
As it enters and leaves the Galilee,
For every drop that the Jordan gives
Becomes a laughing wave that lives
For the Galilee gives back each drop,
Its waters flow and never stop.
And in the laughing, living sea
That takes and gives so generously
We find the way to Life and Living
Is not in Keeping, But in Giving!
Yes, there are two Palestinian seas
And mankind is fashioned after these!
Some good words for the New Year to
Don’t forget to sign up for
Devotions or refreshments for a UMW
Meeting!
Sign-up sheet is on the Office Door!
Life-giving waters will flow out from
Jerusalem, half toward the Dead Sea, and half toward the
Mediterranean, flowing continuously both in
winter and in summer.
(Zechariah 14:8 TLB)
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FEBRUARY 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DALTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH This is how God showed his love among us:
He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. ~ I John 4:9
CANTON CALVARY
MISSION
COLLECTION ITEM:
Peanut Butter
Operation Christmas
Child Collection
Item:
Accessories
FEBRUARY Birthdays . . .
3 - Bailee Heindl
4 - Maxine Hayes
7 - Shawna Rosario, Tad Weaver
9 - Ann Chizmadia
10 - Dallas W. Falb
11 - Cullen Douglas Brown
12 - Sue Green, Dianna Jameson,
Dave Merriman
14 - Carmen Owens
15 - Janet Muhlbach
16 - Allison Weisgarber
18 - Allene Weibel
19 - Beverly Smith Archer
23 - Heather Clark
24 - Mark Parkanzky, Sterling Parkanzky
26 - Adrian Dixon, Todd Farriss,
Zoey Farriss, Jason Peters
FEBRUARY Anniversaries . . .
7 - Ed & Sharon Starling
10 - Dave & Carmen Owens
14 - George & Belvia Hann
17 - Gary & Dianna Jameson
27 - Dave & Diane Fischnich,
Ryan & Bess Treisch
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2
GROUNDHOG
DAY
3
4 FOOTBALL SUNDAY
Church Council Meeting after Worship Service
5
6
7 10:00 BIBLE ST. 3:30 JOYFUL N. 7:15 PRAISE
8
9 WINTER JAM in CLEVELAND
10
11 PRAISE CHOIR
SINGS/WORSHIP
12
13
14 ASH WEDNES. 10:00 BIBLE ST. 3:30 JOYFUL N. 6:30 PRAISE @ PRESBY 7:00 ASH WED. SERV. @ PRESBY
15
16
17
18 JOYFUL NOISE
SINGS/WORSHIP
19 PRESIDENT’S
DAY
20 7:00 pm UMW MEETING in FELLOWSHIP HALL
21 10:00 BIBLE ST. 3:30 JOYFUL N. 7:15 PRAISE
22
23 CONFIRMATION RETREAT
24 CONFIRMATION RETREAT
25
26
27
28 10:00 BIBLE ST. 3:30 JOYFUL N. 7:15 PRAISE
1 MARCH
2
3
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YOUTH HAPPENINGS—
Epiphany Sunday—
Special visitors, the Magi
deliver Bibles to our 4th
graders:
I can do all things through
Christ which strengtheneth me.
(Philippians 4:13 KJV)
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This Sunday School class made
luminaries today,
representing the star the three
wise men
followed.
Happy Epiphany!
JR/SR High Sunday school
class working hard
making cards for
Mr. Harold Douglas' birthday.
Up all night?
At the Canal District UMC Y-Night
February 4 – The Schultz Family in Memory
of Don
February 11 – Ed & Sharon Starling –
20th Wedding Anniversary
February 18 – Open
February 25 – Open
Dalton United Methodist Church
204 W Main St
PO Box 277
Dalton, OH 44618
Address Service Requested
Nonprofit Organization
Dalton United Methodist
Church
MARCH 2018 Newsletter Info Deadline: FEBRUARY 25, 2018
Please let Sharon Starling know of any news, notes or
additions/corrections to be included in the upcoming
newsletter.
Phone: #330-621-1327
Email to: [email protected]
Or leave items in Church Office.
Worship Hours
9:30 a.m Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service
10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Group
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Beverly McGinty; Praise & Bell Choir Director
Steve Yoder; Head Usher
Nina Schultz; AV coordinator
FEBRUARY - Altar Flowers
FEBRUARY Newsletter
Pastor: David Martin
Phone: 330-828-2939
Cell Phone: 740-317-2828
Email: [email protected]