News from October 14, 2016
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
OCTOBER IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH !!! While we appreciate Pastor Mike every day, the month of October has been designated as the month to celebrate his ministry here at Waterville United Methodist Church. Please let him know, sometime during the month, how much you appreciate his service to this congregation and his love for Christ.
October’s Mission Focus will be Operation Christmas Child. OCC delivers great joy to millions of children around the world through shoeboxes lovingly and prayerfully packed with gifts that will bring delight to a child. In the hands of local churches, every gift-filled shoebox is a powerful tool for evangelism and discipleship—transforming the lives of children and their families around the world through the Good News of Jesus Christ! We will dedicate our shoeboxes at WUMC on Sunday, November 20. Please place your completed boxes on the storage cabinets in the Fireside Room in the church basement. Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks.
The Book of the Revelation study continues on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Pastor Mike is teaching this class.
On Tuesday evenings, the Book of the Revelation study is meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Pastor Mike is also teaching this class.
The Prayer Time in the sanctuary will begin at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning.
Worship Service for Sunday, October 16:
Song of Worship - In Christ Alone
Reception of New Members - We will be welcoming Amy & Josh Hankins, Barbara & Ben Long and Anne & John Mason into our congregation
Children’s Moment -
Olga’s selections:
Prelude: Praise Him! Praise Him!
Offertory: You Are My Hiding Place
Postlude: Seek Ye First
Sanctuary Choir Anthem - Here I Am, Lord
Scripture - 2 Timothy 3: 14 - 4:5
Sermon - Commissioned to Share the Gospel
Closing Hymn - This Is a Day of New Beginnings
Liturgist - Tom Quinn
This is the third Sunday of the month and that means it’s a Welcome A Neighbor Sunday! We will have 20 gift bags that will need to be delivered to new residents in our area.
Jerry and Melva Robinson are your Fellowship Hosts for the month of October.
Your 3rd quarter giving statements were e-mailed to you on Saturday, October 1. If you receive a hard copy, they will be available this Sunday on the shelf outside the church office.
Theatre for the World will be here before we know it. Brian has placed a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the main hallway for ushers and folks to host the Intermission Cookies/Coffee time. We will also be in need of cookies, brownies, etc. for those times of fellowship.
Living Generously, a 5-week video series, will begin on Sunday, October 23 and will be the launch of our Stewardship campaign. It will feature the same cast of characters from our last video series. There will also be small group meetings during the series. There is an insert in your bulletin this week with a listing of the six small groups and the day, time and place they will be meeting. When you decide which one works best for your schedule, please be sure and add your name to the sign-up sheets that are located on the bulletin boards in the main hallway.
The youth will be raking leaves on Sunday, November 6 following worship. If you or someone you know needs help with this fall project, please contact Adam Shelton at 419-205-2516 or ashelton@bex.net. There is also a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the hallway. The youth would appreciate any donations to help support their summer mission trip. Thank you!
Once again our church will offer a Free Election Day Lunch to our church and our community on Tuesday, November 8 from 11:00 till 1:00. Dust off your favorite soup, sloppy joe or dessert recipe and go directly to the bulletin board and sign up. If cooking is not your gift, we need people to set-up, serve and clean up afterwards. We also need to spread the word, invite your neighbors and your friends to meet you for lunch at WUMC. We on the Sharing Team thank you for all your help in making this outreach ministry a success. If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Pritchett.
Our Packing Party for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes was such a success last year that we would like to continue it this year. So, for the month of October, we are asking you to donate hats, gloves and scarves. Anne Stevens has placed a box by the main entrance for your donations.
Thank you to all who have donated paperback books for the military in the box in the main hallway. There are some new items that have been requested by Operation Paperbook. Those include puzzle books, large print mysteries, books for toddlers, inspirational stories, recent magazines, textbooks of all subjects, DVDs and CDs. The collection box for these items in on the shelf outside the church office.
A Dine 2 Donate event will take place this Sunday, October 16 at Granite City at Fallen Timbers. Twenty percent of your total tab will be donated to the Waterville Historical Society. You will need to pick up one of the small flyers on the bulletin board in the main hallway and take it with you to the restaurant. If you don’t have the time to sit down and dine, this flyer is also good for to go orders.
Be a Blessing,
Church Cathy
News from October 7, 2016
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
OCTOBER IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH !!! While we appreciate Pastor Mike every day, the month of October has been designated as the month to celebrate his ministry here at Waterville United Methodist Church. Please let him know, sometime during the month, how much you appreciate his service to this congregation and his love for Christ.
October’s Mission Focus will be Operation Christmas Child. OCC delivers great joy to millions of children around the world through shoeboxes lovingly and prayerfully packed with gifts that will bring delight to a child. In the hands of local churches, every gift-filled shoebox is a powerful tool for evangelism and discipleship—transforming the lives of children and their families around the world through the Good News of Jesus Christ! We will dedicate our shoeboxes at WUMC on Sunday, November 20. Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks.
The Book of the Revelation study continues on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Pastor Mike is teaching this class.
On Tuesday evenings, the Book of the Revelation study is meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Pastor Mike is also teaching this class.
The Prayer Time in the sanctuary will begin at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning.
Worship Service for Sunday, October 9:
Prelude - Jesus’ Name by the Handbell Choir
Song of Worship - How Great Is Our God
Kinder Choir will be singing The Golden Rule and Awesome God
Children’s Moment -
Olga’s selections:
Offertory: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Postlude: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
Sanctuary Choir Anthem - Be Thou My Vision
Scripture - 2 Timothy 2:8-15
Sermon - Enduring This Life
Closing Hymn - Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Liturgist - Dave Landis
No one has signed up to be Fellowship Hosts for the month of October.
Your 3rd quarter giving statements were e-mailed to you on Saturday, October 1. If you receive a hard copy, they will be available this Sunday on the shelf outside the church office.
Theatre for the World will be here before we know it. Brian has placed a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the main hallway for ushers and folks to host the Intermission Cookies/Coffee time. We will also be in need of cookies, brownies, etc. for those times of fellowship.
Living Generously, a 5 week video series, will begin on Sunday, October 23 and will be the launch of our Stewardship campaign. It will feature the same cast of characters from our last video series. There will also be small group meetings during the series. Watch for more details concerning the day and time of these meetings.
The youth will be raking leaves on Sunday, November 6 following worship. If you or someone you know needs help with this fall project, please contact Adam Shelton at 419-205-2516 or ashelton@bex.net. There is also a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the hallway. The youth would appreciate any donations to help support their summer mission trip. Thank you!
Once again our church will offer a Free Election Day Lunch to our church and our community on Tuesday, November 8 from 11:00 till 1:00. Dust off your favorite soup, sloppy joe or dessert recipe and go directly to the bulletin board and sign up. If cooking is not your gift, we need people to set-up, serve and clean up afterwards. We also need to spread the word, invite your neighbors and your friends to meet you for lunch at WUMC. We on the Sharing Team thank you for all your help in making this outreach ministry a success. If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Pritchett.
Our Packing Party for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes was such a success last year that we would like to continue it this year. So, for the month of October, we are asking you to donate hats, gloves and scarves. Anne Stevens has placed a box by the main entrance for your donations.
Thank you to all who have donated paperback books for the military in the box in the main hallway. There are some new items that have been requested by Operation Paperbook. Those include puzzle books, large print mysteries, books for toddlers, inspirational stories, recent magazines, textbooks of all subjects, DVDs and CDs. The collection box for these items in on the shelf outside the church office.
Happy to report that Ardis Cullen is now home from her stint in rehab for her broken pelvis.
Please continue to lift Penny Greenlese and Family in your prayers. Visitation for Rob will be held on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home in Maumee. There will also be an hour of visitation on Monday morning at the church from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. with the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in Wakeman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Kairos Prison Ministries or the Lucas county Veterans’ Burial Corps.
Be a Blessing,
Church Cathy
News from September 30, 2016
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
OCTOBER IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH !!! While we appreciate Pastor Mike every day, the month of October has been designated as the month to celebrate his ministry here at Waterville United Methodist Church. Please let him know, sometime during the month, how much you appreciate his service to this congregation and his love for Christ.
October’s Mission Focus will be Operation Christmas Child. OCC delivers great joy to millions of children around the world through shoeboxes lovingly and prayerfully packed with gifts that will bring delight to a child. In the hands of local churches, every gift-filled shoebox is a powerful tool for evangelism and discipleship—transforming the lives of children and their families around the world through the Good News of Jesus Christ! Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks.
The Book of the Revelation study continues on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Pastor Mike is teaching this class.
On Tuesday evenings, the Book of the Revelation study is meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Pastor Mike is also teaching this class.
The Prayer Time in the sanctuary will begin at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning.
Worship Service for Sunday, October 2: World Wide Communion Sunday
Song of Worship - Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Children’s Moment -
Olga’s selections:
Prelude: Holy, Holy, Holy / Worthy of Worship
Offertory: There Is a Fountain
Postlude: To God Be the Glory
Sanctuary Choir Anthem - This Do In Remembrance of Me
Scripture - 2 Timothy 1:1-14
Sermon - Living Out God’s Purpose
Celebration of Holy Communion with full liturgy. Served at the altar.
Closing Hymn - One Bread, One Body
Liturgist - Tom Quinn
We will have a prayer quilt on the wall this Sunday for Rob Greenlese. Please take a few minutes, either before or after the worship service, to tie a knot in the yarn and say a prayer for Rob.
No one has signed up to be Fellowship Hosts for the month of October.
Your 3rd quarter giving statements will be e-mailed to you on Saturday, October 1. If you receive a hard copy, they will be available this Sunday on the shelf outside the church office.
Living Generously, a 5 week video series, will begin on Sunday, October 23 and will be the launch of our Stewardship campaign. It will feature the same cast of characters from our last video series. There will also be small group meetings during the series. Watch for more details concerning the day and time of these meetings.
The youth will be raking leaves on Sunday, November 6 following worship. If you or someone you know needs help with this fall project, please contact Adam Shelton at 419-205-2516 or ashelton@bex.net. There is also a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the hallway. The youth would appreciate any donations to help support their summer mission trip. Thank you!
Once again our church will offer a Free Election Day Lunch to our church and our community on Tuesday, November 8 from 11:00 till 1:00. Dust off your favorite soup, sloppy joe or dessert recipe and go directly to the bulletin board and sign up. If cooking is not your gift, we need people to set-up, serve and clean up afterwards. We also need to spread the word, invite your neighbors and your friends to meet you for lunch at WUMC. We on the Sharing Team thank you for all your help in making this outreach ministry a success. If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Pritchett.
Our Packing Party for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes was such a success last year that we would like to continue it this year. So, for the month of October, we are asking you to donate hats, gloves and scarves. Anne Stevens has placed a box by the main entrance for your donations.
Thank you to all who have donated paperback books for the military in the box in the main hallway. There are some new items that have been requested by Operation Paperbook. Those include puzzle books, large print mysteries, books for toddlers, inspirational stories, recent magazines, textbooks of all subjects, DVDs and CDs. The collection box for these items in on the shelf outside the church office.
Be a Blessing,
Church Cathy
News from September 23. 2016
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
September’s Mission Focus will be to support the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s operating budget. None of the funds they collect for other mission projects through this agency (school kits, health kits, disaster response efforts, etc.) covers any of their operational costs, so 100% of the gifts they receive for mission projects goes directly to the projects themselves. And, unlike the rest of Global Ministries in the United Methodist Church, UMCOR does not receive apportionment funds to cover its administrative costs. So, in order to keep this wonderful world-wide blessing going we felt the need to support their behind-the-scene efforts that keep all the “balls rolling” for UMCOR. Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks. The children will be collecting for the Mission Jar this Sunday during the Children’s Moment.
The Book of the Revelation study continues on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Pastor Mike is teaching this class.
On Tuesday evenings, the Book of the Revelation study is meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Pastor Mike is also teaching this class.
The Prayer Time in the sanctuary will begin at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning.
Worship Service for Sunday, September 25:
Song of Worship - Come, Now is the Time to Worship
Children’s Moment - Mission Jar collection
Olga’s selections:
Prelude: O Worship the King
Offertory: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Postlude: Shine On Us
Sanctuary Choir Anthem - Shine, Jesus, Shine
Scripture - 1 Timothy 6:6-19
Sermon - Pursuing the Good Life
Closing Hymn - I Surrender All
Liturgist - Dave Landis
Please join us, following worship, for a time of light refreshments in Fellowship Hall. Jerry and Melva Robinson have been your hosts for the month of September.
The Tuesday evening Women’s Bible Study has changed their meeting day to Wednesday starting September 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Nancy O. Stafford (306 Ridgepoint in Waterville). They will be using When God Doesn’t Fix It by Laura Story for their study book this fall. Please contact Delores Young at 419-878-8238 for additional information.
The M & Ms Women’s Bible Study group began again on Wednesday, September 21 at 9:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room of the church. They will be using the book Life Lessons from Women in the Bible by Rhonda H. Kelley. You may contact Connie Kirkman at 419-878-6096 or Cindy Box at 419-877-5031 with any questions concerning this study.
Our Packing Party for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes was such a success last year that we would like to continue it this year. So, for the month of September, we are asking you to donate dental hygiene items. Anne Stevens has placed a box by the main entrance for your donations.
Thank you to all who have signed up to help at the Operation Christmas Child booth at the Roche de Boeuf Day. We could still use one additional person from 1:00-3:00 p.m. to work with Mary Williams. Please call the church office by 3:30 today if you’d be willing to help.
Thank you to all who have donated paperback books for the military in the box in the main hallway. There are some new items that have been requested by Operation Paperbook. Those include puzzle books, large print mysteries, books for toddlers, inspirational stories, recent magazines, textbooks of all subjects, DVDs and CDs. The collection box for these items in on the shelf outside the church office.
Church Council Update:
The City of Waterville will be constructing a sidewalk across the front of our new building property located on Waterville-Monclova Road. WUMC is required to pay one-half of the cost and the Council approved the $8,800 expenditure, from the new building fund. We agreed to utilize the City’s contractor and align our property driveway/access across from Pray Blvd.
The Browning Community is willing to provide WUMC with approximately 5,000 cubic square yards of fill dirt at no cost to our Church. We estimate this to be valued at about $75,000 as built into previously submitted costs for the site preparation. Council created a check list regarding “Fill Dirt” for the property on Waterville Monclova Road. A small group of volunteers met with the Lucas County Engineer, Waterville Zoning & Public Works and the Browning developer to determine requirements and potential next steps.
There are many teams that need to be formed as we continue to pray about the next steps with our new building and our Mission to “Nurture discipleship by celebrating, teaching and sharing God’s love”. Council is asking members of the congregation to pray about your role in this new phase in the life of our Church and consider what role will you take on? Where is God leading you to engage and participate? We need volunteers for our Building project as we continue to plan and explore God’s unexpected gifts – like the fill dirt.
Council is holding an All Church Meeting at 5 pm on Sunday, September 25th in Fellowship Hall (refreshments provided) to have open dialogue about expanding our Ministries within our community, planning for our new building and your role. “Start thinking about where God is calling you to serve.”
A Memorial Service for former member, Audrey Entenman, will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Church of St. Andrew United Methodist. The church is located at 3620 Heatherdowns Boulevard in Toledo Ohio. The service is scheduled from 2-4 p.m.
JoAnn Lucas has been admitted to St. Luke’s hospital. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
We extend our Christian love and sympathy to Delores Young upon the death of her cousin, John Peeples, on Wednesday, September 21 in South Carolina.
Be a Blessing,
Church Cathy
News for September 16, 2016
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
September’s Mission Focus will be to support the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s operating budget. None of the funds they collect for other mission projects through this agency (school kits, health kits, disaster response efforts, etc.) covers any of their operational costs, so 100% of the gifts they receive for mission projects goes directly to the projects themselves. And, unlike the rest of Global Ministries in the United Methodist Church, UMCOR does not receive apportionment funds to cover its administrative costs. So, in order to keep this wonderful world-wide blessing going we felt the need to support their behind-the-scene efforts that keep all the “balls rolling” for UMCOR. Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks.
The Book of the Revelation study continues on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Pastor Mike is teaching this class.
On Tuesday evenings, the Book of the Revelation study is meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Pastor Mike is also teaching this class.
The Prayer Time in the sanctuary will begin at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning.
Worship Service for Sunday, September 18: Youth Mission Trip Sunday
Song of Worship - The Heart of Worship
Kinder Choir will be singing Wonderful Book of God’s People and B-I-B-L-E
Children’s Moment - Presentation of Bibles to Third Grade Students Maddock Hires, Trevor Letzring, Frances Lockyer, Eliana Richards and Jonathan Schutte
Olga’s selections:
Prelude: How Majestic Is Your Name
Postlude: Majesty
Offertory - Sasha Meade will be singingYou Are A Holy God
Special Music - Caitlin May will be singing Start A Fire
Scripture- Ephesians 2:10
The Youth will tell of their Mission Trip experiences and present a slide show of some of their photos
Closing Hymn - Here I Am, Lord
A note to parents of Sunday School aged children: On Sunday, there will only be Sunday School for the children ages 4 through third grade. We would like for the older kids in 4th through 6th grades to stay in the service to hear about the mission trip experiences. We will have a fully staffed nursery.
This Sunday will be a Welcome A Neighbor Sunday. We will have 9 gift bags that will need to be distributed to new neighbors in our community.
Please join us, following worship, for a time of light refreshments in Fellowship Hall.
The Tuesday evening Women’s Bible Study will CHANGE to Wednesday evenings startingSeptember 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Nancy O. Stafford (306 Ridgepoint in Waterville). They will be using When God Doesn’t Fix It by Laura Story for their study book this fall. Please contact Delores Young at 419-878-8238 for additional information.
The M & Ms Women’s Bible Study group will begin again on Wednesday, September 21 at 9:30 a.m. in the balcony of the church. They will be using the book Life Lessons from Women in the Bible
By Rhonda H. Kelley. You may contact Connie Kirkman at 419-878-6096 or Cindy Box at 419-877-5031 with any questions concerning this study.
Our church has begun hosting a FREE 6 week diabetes education class by the YMCA in our Community Room. Classes began on Monday, September 12 and run through October 17 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Certified Diabetes Educators, Dieticians and YMCA wellness staff will provide education for diabetes management. Participants are eligible to receive up to 3 months FREE YMCA/JCC Membership. A physician’s referral will be required to participate. Call Susan Ruff at 419-725-7844 for more information and registration.
Our Packing Party for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes was such a success last year that we would like to continue it this year. So, for the month of September, we are asking you to donate dental hygiene items. Anne Stevens has placed a box by the main entrance for your donations.
We are in need of volunteers to staff our Operation Christmas Child booth at the Roche de Boeuf Festival on Saturday, September 24. Anne Stevens is in need of 12 people to work for two hour shifts throughout the day. The first shift would begin at 7:00 a.m. with the set-up of the tent and tables. The last shift at 5:00 p.m. would be taking down the tent and bringing the items back to the church. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the hallway.
Thank you to all who have donated paperback books for the military in the box in the main hallway. There are some new items that have been requested by Operation Paperbook. Those include puzzle books, large print mysteries, books for toddlers, inspirational stories, recent magazines, textbooks of all subjects, DVDs and CDs. The collection box for these items in on the shelf outside the church office.
Church Council Update:
The City of Waterville will be constructing a sidewalk across the front of our new building property located on Waterville-Monclova Road. WUMC is required to pay one-half of the cost and the Council approved the $8,800 expenditure, from the new building fund. We agreed to utilize the City’s contractor and align our property driveway/access across from Pray Blvd.
The Browning Community is willing to provide WUMC with approximately 5,000 cubic square yards of fill dirt at no cost to our Church. We estimate this to be valued at about $75,000 as built into previously submitted costs for the site preparation. Council created a check list regarding “Fill Dirt” for the property on Waterville Monclova Road. A small group of volunteers met with the Lucas County Engineer, Waterville Zoning & Public Works and the Browning developer to determine requirements and potential next steps.
There are many teams that need to be formed as we continue to pray about the next steps with our new building and our Mission to “Nurture discipleship by celebrating, teaching and sharing God’s love”. Council is asking members of the congregation to pray about your role in this new phase in the life of our Church and consider what role will you take on? Where is God leading you to engage and participate? We need volunteers for our Building project as we continue to plan and explore God’s unexpected gifts – like the fill dirt.
Council is holding an All Church Meeting at 5 pm on Sunday, September 25th in Fellowship Hall (refreshments provided) to have open dialogue about expanding our Ministries within our community, planning for our new building and your role. “Start thinking about where God is calling you to serve.”
A Memorial Service for Audrey Entenman will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Church of St. Andrew United Methodist. The church is located at 3620 Heatherdowns Boulevard in Toledo Ohio. The service is scheduled from 2-4 p.m.
Be a Blessing,
Church Cathy
News for September 9, 2016
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
September’s Mission Focus will be to support the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s operating budget. None of the funds they collect for other mission projects through this agency (school kits, health kits, disaster response efforts, etc.) covers any of their operational costs, so 100% of the gifts they receive for mission projects goes directly to the projects themselves. And, unlike the rest of Global Ministries in the United Methodist Church, UMCOR does not receive apportionment funds to cover its administrative costs. So, in order to keep this wonderful world-wide blessing going we felt the need to support their behind-the-scene efforts that keep all the “balls rolling” for UMCOR. Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks.
The Book of the Revelation study continues on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Pastor Mike is teaching this class.
On Tuesday evenings, the Book of the Revelation study is meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Pastor Mike is also teaching this class.
The Prayer Time in the sanctuary will begin at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning.
Worship Service for Sunday, September 11:
Prelude - Battle Hymn of the Republic by the Handbell Choir and Olga on piano
Songs of Worship - I Love You, Lord and I Exalt Thee
Children’s Moment -
Olga’s selections:
Offertory: Tribute to America
Postlude: America the Beautiful
Special Music - Karen Wiggins and Charlene Hansen will be singing 9-11 Memorial Medley
Sanctuary Choir Anthem - Litany for America
Scripture- Ephesians 1: 3-8
Pastor Mike’s message - The Cost of Freedom
Closing Hymn - To God Be the Glory
Choral Benediction - Blessing II
Liturgist - Tom Quinn
Please join us, following worship, for a time of light refreshments in Fellowship Hall.
The Tuesday evening Women’s Bible Study will resume on September 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Nancy O. Stafford (306 Ridgepoint in Waterville). They will be using When God Doesn’t Fix It by Laura Story for their study book this fall. Please contact Delores Young at 419-878-8238 for additional information.
The M & Ms Women’s Bible Study group will begin again on Wednesday, September 21 at 9:30 a.m. in the balcony of the church. They will be using the book Life Lessons from Women in the Bible
By Rhonda H. Kelley. You may contact Connie Kirkman at 419-878-6096 or Cindy Box at 419-877-5031 with any questions concerning this study.
Our church will be hosting a FREE 6 week diabetes education class by the YMCA in our Community Room. Classes will begin on Monday, September 12 and run through October 17 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Certified Diabetes Educators, Dieticians and YMCA wellness staff will provide education for diabetes management. Participants are eligible to receive up to 3 months FREE YMCA/JCC Membership. A physician’s referral will be required to participate. Call Susan Ruff at 419-725-7844 for more information and registration.
Our Packing Party for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes was such a success last year that we would like to continue it this year. So, for the month of September, we are asking you to donate dental hygiene items. Anne Stevens has placed a box by the main entrance for your donations.
We are in need of volunteers to staff our Operation Christmas Child booth at the Roche de Boeuf Festival on Saturday, September 24. Anne Stevens is in need of 12 people to work for two hour shifts throughout the day. The first shift would begin at 7:00 a.m. with the set-up of the tent and tables. The last shift at 5:00 p.m. would be taking down the tent and bringing the items back to the church. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the hallway.
Thank you to all who have donated paperback books for the military in the box in the main hallway. Another large donation was dropped off on Thursday. I think that we are making Ellen smile!
Church Council Update:
The City of Waterville will be constructing a sidewalk across the front of our new building property located on Waterville-Monclova Road. WUMC is required to pay one-half of the cost and the Council approved the $8,800 expenditure, from the new building fund. We agreed to utilize the City’s contractor and align our property driveway/access across from Pray Blvd.
The Browning Community is willing to provide WUMC with approximately 5,000 cubic square yards of fill dirt at no cost to our Church. We estimate this to be valued at about $75,000 as built into previously submitted costs for the site preparation. Council created a check list regarding “Fill Dirt” for the property on Waterville Monclova Road. A small group of volunteers met with the Lucas County Engineer, Waterville Zoning & Public Works and the Browning developer to determine requirements and potential next steps.
There are many teams that need to be formed as we continue to pray about the next steps with our new building and our Mission to “Nurture discipleship by celebrating, teaching and sharing God’s love”. Council is asking members of the congregation to pray about your role in this new phase in the life of our Church and consider what role will you take on? Where is God leading you to engage and participate? We need volunteers for our Building project as we continue to plan and explore God’s unexpected gifts – like the fill dirt.
Council is holding an All Church Meeting at 5 pm on Sunday, September 25th in Fellowship Hall (refreshments provided) to have open dialogue about expanding our Ministries within our community, planning for our new building and your role. “Start thinking about where God is calling you to serve.”
Remember, Janet and I will be switching office days the week of September 12. Any items that need to be in the bulletin on Sunday, September 18 for Youth Sunday will need to be turned into the church office by Tuesday, September 13 at noon. Thank you for your cooperation.
Be a Blessing,
Church Cathy
News for September 2, 2016
Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
September’s Mission Focus will be to support the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s operating budget. None of the funds they collect for other mission projects through this agency (school kits, health kits, disaster response efforts, etc.) covers any of their operational costs, so 100% of the gifts they receive for mission projects goes directly to the projects themselves. And, unlike the rest of Global Ministries in the United Methodist Church, UMCOR does not receive apportionment funds to cover its administrative costs. So, in order to keep this wonderful world-wide blessing going we felt the need to support their behind-the-scene efforts that keep all the “balls rolling” for UMCOR. Mission envelopes are available in the pew racks.
The Book of the Revelation study continues on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Pastor Mike is teaching this class.
On Tuesday evenings, the Book of the Revelation study is meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Pastor Mike is also teaching this class.
The Prayer Time in the sanctuary will begin at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning.
Worship Service for Sunday, September 4:
Song of Worship - Come, Christians, Join to Sing
Children’s Moment -
Olga’s selections:
Prelude: And Can It Be
Offertory: Holy, Holy, Holy
Postlude: For the Beauty of the Earth
Special Music - Pam Denman will be singing Mercy
Scripture- Luke 14: 25-33
Pastor Mike’s message - Counting the Cost
Celebration of Holy Communion by intinction
Closing Hymn – Have Thine Own Way, Lord
Liturgist - Dave Landis
Please join us, following worship, for a time of light refreshments in Fellowship Hall. ( We still don’t have any volunteers to host in September, October, November or December.)
The Trustees will be refinishing the floor in Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of Labor Day week. If any of you would be able to help fold up the chairs and tables after fellowship time is finished on Sunday, it would be much appreciated.
Our church will be hosting a FREE 6 week diabetes education class by the YMCA in our Community Room. Classes will begin on Monday, September 12 and run through October 17 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Certified Diabetes Educators, Dieticians and YMCA wellness staff will provide education for diabetes management. Participants are eligible to receive up to 3 months FREE YMCA/JCC Membership. A physician’s referral will be required to participate. Call Susan Ruff at 419-725-7844 for more information and registration.
Our Packing Party for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes was such a success last year that we would like to continue it this year. So, for the month of September, we are asking you to donate dental hygiene items. Anne Stevens has placed a box by the main entrance for your donations.
We are in need of volunteers to staff our Operation Christmas Child booth at the Roche de Boeuf Festival on Saturday, September 24. Anne Stevens is in need of 12 people to work for two hour shifts throughout the day. The first shift would begin at 7:00 a.m. with the set-up of the tent and tables. The last shift at 5:00 p.m. would be taking down the tent and bringing the items back to the church. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the hallway.
Thank you to all who have donated paperback books for the military in the box in the main hallway. Another large donation was dropped off on Thursday. I think that we are making Ellen smile!
Church Council Update:
The City of Waterville will be constructing a sidewalk across the front of our new building property located on Waterville-Monclova Road. WUMC is required to pay one-half of the cost and the Council approved the $8,800 expenditure, from the new building fund. We agreed to utilize the City’s contractor and align our property driveway/access across from Pray Blvd.
The Browning Community is willing to provide WUMC with approximately 5,000 cubic square yards of fill dirt at no cost to our Church. We estimate this to be valued at about $75,000 as built into previously submitted costs for the site preparation. Council created a check list regarding “Fill Dirt” for the property on Waterville Monclova Road. A small group of volunteers met with the Lucas County Engineer, Waterville Zoning & Public Works and the Browning developer to determine requirements and potential next steps.
There are many teams that need to be formed as we continue to pray about the next steps with our new building and our Mission to “Nurture discipleship by celebrating, teaching and sharing God’s love”. Council is asking members of the congregation to pray about your role in this new phase in the life of our Church and consider what role will you take on? Where is God leading you to engage and participate? We need volunteers for our Building project as we continue to plan and explore God’s unexpected gifts – like the fill dirt.
Council is holding an All Church Meeting at 5 pm on Sunday, September 25th in Fellowship Hall (refreshments provided) to have open dialogue about expanding our Ministries within our community, planning for our new building and your role. “Start thinking about where God is calling you to serve.”
Plan on attending worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 11. We will be having a very patriotic service to remember the 15th anniversary of the attacks on 9-11-01. There will be lots of special music and I’m sure it will be a very moving service.
And finally, some office housekeeping…I will be printing the September 11 bulletin and putting together the PowerPoint slides on Tuesday, September 6 and then taking off the remainder of the week to get ready for Andy’s wedding. Please, please, please…..if you have any slides or information that will need to be included in the bulletin, I will need to have that information by noon on Tuesday. Janet and I will be switching office days the week of September 12. Any items that need to be in the bulletin on Sunday, September 18 will need to be turned into the church office by Tuesday, September 13 at noon. Thank you for your cooperation.
Enjoy your holiday Weekend!!!
Be a Blessing,
Church Cathy