News for June 23, 2017

DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF WATERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,

 

ATTENTION: The Mission Team will be meeting at 9:45 on SUNDAY.

LETS SUPPORT THEM ON THIS TRIP and GIVE THEM A GREAT SEND OFF!

JOIN THEM IN PRAYER @10:10 AM THIS SUNDAY in Parking lot located in back of the sanctuary.

MISSION TEAM LEAVING SUNDAY ! 10:15

WORSHIP SERVICE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 25

              Dr. Mathis, Professor of Trombone and Dean of the College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University, will be sharing his gifts with us during the worship service.      

              Prelude “Sonata in A Minor by Benedetto Marcello” Dr. Mathis & Olga Topuzova-Meade

              Welcome

Opening Prayer

Call to Worship

              Song of Worship – “Amazing Grace”

Children’s Moment -  Mission Jar

Special Music –“Waltz, Op.39, No 15 by Johannes Brahms ”- Dr. Mathis & Olga Topuzova-Meade

              Scripture – Romans 6:1b-11

              Sermon –“We Too, Can Walk in Newness of Life”

              Sharing God’s Tithes and Offerings

 Offertory –“Adagio from : Concerto for Cello and Orchestra by Joseph Haydn”

Dr. Mathis & Olga Topuzova-Meade

              Doxology

              Offertory and Dedication Prayer -

Prayers of God’s People

The Lord’s Prayer

              Closing Song –“I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”

              Benediction

              Postlude – “On Wings of Song by Felix Mendelssohn” Dr. Mathis & Olga Topuzova-Meade

              Liturgist – Tom Quinn

PRAYER GROUP

Prayer group will meet at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday in the Sanctuary.  Prayer is a vital part of ministry.

Elaine Colyer - recovery

Paul Hem – pneumonia

Roger Hertzman-rehab for strength

Ruby Metzger-lymphoma

Natalie Przybylski

Walter Scheub- broken hip

John Scheub – lymphoma

David Youngquist- Employment

Congratulations to Ana for her 3rd Great Grandchild born June 18.

               DON’T FORGET!  THE MISSION JAR IS THIS SUNDAY!

Thank you Joel for the time you have served as Music Minister for Waterville.

There are so many great things we could say. Please know that you will be missed.

While this transition is taking place, We will be looking for  a part time Music Minister.

Here is a link to our District Website ad.  Part time Music Minister Needed

There is a lot going on at Waterville!    

 Please see all the opportunities below

              WORSHIP INTHE COURTYARD On July 2nd 2017 WITH AN INDOOR PICNIC TO FOLLOW.

Service will begin around 10:25. Please bring a folding chair and dress comfortable for the weather. 

Let’s enjoy this time as we worship with outdoor communion and Patriotic hymns.

              You will not want to miss this.  Don’t forget to bring something yummy for the indoor picnic to share.

              Our Mission Team is leaving this Sunday. Mission envelopes are located in the pew racks for your financial gift.

The Mission Jar will be passed this Sunday in worship. Join us in prayer for them Sunday @ 10:10 AM in parking lot behind the sanctuary.

VBS Registration is happening on line, Click here to register. Vacation Bible School Registration

There are a few more needs for VBS Painters drop cloths ( paint on them is fine) white rope lighting, 5 gallon bucket, and an old style broom.

Please see Stephanie Shelton for additional items still needed for VBS. Stephanie Shelton 567-202-5035

VBS crew leaders still needed If you are interested.

We also need volunteers to purchase and/or make dinner and snack items for VBS. Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

We need 4 Adults to help serve the VBS dinner on July 12. Please contact Stephanie Shelton 567-202-5035

Here are some areas we need volunteers.

Media Slides volunteer to help on Sunday morning. Contact the office staff

Bus Driver to Browning bus to and from our worship services on Sunday mornings.  Please contact Paul Croy at 419-261-5953.

Fellowship Host  The sign-up sheet is on hallway bulletin board.

Freedom School- Waterville UMC will be serving breakfast Tuesday July 18, 2017 @ Monroe Street UMC Please See Pam Cook for information.

The sign-up sheet is on bulletin board in the hallway.

OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE

 PEANUT BUTTER JARS

We are collecting Peanut Butter Jars for the Humane Society There is a basket on the shelf by the church office.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES - Our collection items for the month of June will be “girl items” - Something to Love (Stuffed animal, doll, Beanie Babies), hair bows and ties, headbands, purses, jewelry, sewing kits, small water bottles and deflated soccer balls and pumps Let’s always remember that the most needed boxes are those for age 10-14 boys – please keep that in mind as you shop.  Each month: Pray for shopping wisdom as you purchase these monthly items and the items for your own boxes for the collection in November. 

              OPPORTUNITIES TO  GROW IN GOD’S WORD

ADULT BIBLE STUDY - If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. This Bible Study will be meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:00, April 23 – June 25 and Tuesday evenings at 7:00, April 25 – June 27 in the Fireside Room. 

HAVE A WONDERFUL AND BLESSED WEEKEND!  HOPE TO SEE YOU IN CHURCH~