News from June 15, 2018

Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,

WORSHIP SERVICE THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2018 at 10:30 AM:

The Gathering of God’s People

Welcome – Pastor Mike

Prelude – Every Time I Feel The Spirit – Olga Topuzova-Meade

Call to Worship – Pastor Mike

Celebration of Church Membership – Pastor Mike

Song of Worship – I Need Thee Every Hour

Children’s Moment – Pastor Mike

Scripture – Luke 2:25-35

Sermon – Give Me Jesus – Christian Taylor

Special Music – Give Me Jesus – Nadia & Christian Taylor

Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings

Offertory – Higher Ground - Olga Topuzova-Meade

Doxology

Offertory and Dedication Prayer

Prayers of God’s People

The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn- There’s Something About That Name #171

Benediction – Pastor Mike

Postlude – His Name Is Wonderful – Olga Topuzova-Meade

Liturgist – Pastor Mike

Counters – Anna Banachowski and Dan Breen

PRAYER REQUESTS

Marc Banachowski’s daughter Amy’s boyfriend Chris

Karl and Connie Kirkman

Sarah Shoemaker   

Bonnie Spychalski

Ed Wronkowicz

Youth Trip to Burtonsville, MD

June Mission Focus

Impact with Hope is a local charity that has international influence.   You may know it as International Services of Hope which has been present on Farnsworth Road in Waterville since their incorporation in 1982.  (One of the original trustees was Fred Dieter, who was a member of this church before his passing.)  It is a community based, non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is devoted to ensuring a brighter future for children. 

Their mission is to reach out and serve others by mending broken bodies, bones, and hearts, feeding hungry families, responding to disasters, and investing in communities throughout the world.  More than $0.98 out of every $1.00 is spent directly on the people they serve.   

Welcome a Neighbor!  We have 16 bags!  Please take a WAN bag to a new neighbor and let the Lord make a difference in their lives and yours!

Wayward Walkers has been revived!  Join us this summer for walking and praying in our community.  Wear your sneakers, bring your kids or your pets, while we walk and pray around town.  We will meet at 7 pm on the dates and locations shown below:

June 21 Meet at Waterville Elementary and walk around neighborhood

June 28 Meet at Story Point and walk around community

For additional questions, please contact Char Monroe at 419-277-2779. 

Vacation Bible School -  July 9th – July 12th, 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Waterville - Ages 4 to Completed Sixth Grade

Registration is NOW OPEN for children ages 4 - completed sixth grade who would like to attend VBS.  Please follow this link to complete the registration form on-line https://sites.google.com/view/watervillevbs.  Contact Stephanie Shelton 567-202-5035 or sshelton171@gmail.com if you have any questions.

VBS Food Donations Needed For Wednesday, July 11 – Please sign up on the bulletin board.

1.           Crockpot of Sloppy Joe

2.           Hamburger Buns

3.           Cheesy Potatoes

4.           Cookies

5.           Individual Bags of Chips

6.           Fruit or Salad

7.           Paper Plates

8.           Napkins

9.           Forks

10.         People to Help Serve

11.         “Castaway Crackers” – Rainbow Goldfish Crackers

VBS Announcement!

Crew Leaders are needed for Vacation Bible School this summer - July 9 - 12, 6:15-8:30 pm at Zion Lutheran Church.  A crew leader is responsible for getting a small group of children to each of the 4 stations (Bible Point, Music, Craft, and Snack) throughout the evening.  There are station leaders at each of the locations that guide the lesson/activity.    You would also be paired with another adult or youth.  Dinner would be provided for you and your family each evening at 5:30 pm.  If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Stephanie Shelton at 567-202-5035 or sshelton171@gmail.com.      

Donation Item Needed for VBS:    6 Empty plastic ice cream pails, no lids needed – Time to eat ice cream!!!!

Operation Christmas Child       

**OCC June Collection Items**  Girls items- purses, hair bows, clip on earrings, jewelry, watches, hair ribbons, cups, sewing items, eating utensils (spoons and forks only).   Add an item to your regular shopping list!

Like to show powerpoints?  Able to help some Sundays during the Worship Service.  We are in need of back-ups to show the morning announcements and Order of Worship.  They are already created, so you would just need to operate the computer.   Please see Pastor Mike if the Lord is leading you to help in this area.

Fellowship Ministry

Ø  We are in need of a volunteer to oversee the Fellowship Ministry.  This is an important ministry time when we visit with guest, members, friends and family; share our concerns or a story over a cup of coffee, before we continue with our week.  This person would make sure there is food available and make sure there are people signed up to make coffee, set out the treats, and clean up.  Maybe consider sharing this responsibility with a friend.  Please contact the Church office at 419-878-3645 if you are interested in serving in this ministry.

 

Ø  There is also an opportunity to sign up to help on a Sunday or to help for a month.  An opportunity to serve where needed to continue an important ministry.

 

  Summer taking you away and you still want to hear the sermon… Visit us at www.watervilleumc.org

 

The June Better Families and the July/August Upper Room are available at the sanctuary entrance. 

 

Lost and Found –  Within a donation for the WUMC Youth Garage sale last week, we found a folder with a couple photos and some Bible Study notes.  If this sounds familiar to you, please call the Church Office.

 

Communication!  Please contact the Church Office at 419-878-3645 or e-mail your request to wumc@watervilleumc.org if:

     You wish to be added to WUMC’s Friday E-Blast

     You wish to receive the The Ambassador (Monthly Newsletter)

     You have a change in your mailing address, your e-mail address or your telephone numbers.

Thank you, Christian Taylor for being our guest speaker this coming Sunday!

 

Sandy Clark

Secretary Thursday/Friday