August 31, 2008
TODAY IN CHURCH
Ushers: Alice Metzloff, Bill Neal & Burgess Holt
Flowers: on the altar today are provided by Arnold & Cheri Ingraham in celebration of their anniversary.
Lay Reader: Cheri Ingraham
Worship Highlights: 8:15 & 10:30am
Journeying with Jesus: – “Our Destination”
Matthew 16:21-28 (Exodus 3:1-15)
by Pastor Neal Sadler
PRAYER CONCERNS
Deb Glover Ed Herman
Dwayne McDowell Tom Evans
Donna Richmond Edith Hastings
Lucy Herman Jason Kolecki
Mary Ellen Conn Fran Drawe
Lonnie DeRusso Sherry Perkowski
Rich Scotto Sally Jaycox
Trevor Weigand Helen Deuring
Anna Kinder Ralph Roche
Helen Streett Margaret Stoll
Stephen Pety Alexandra Gerbasi
Shawn Mallory Sachay Miller
Earle Olson
MILITARY PRAYERS
Pfc. Mike Hansen Jed Caulfield
HM2 Patrick Donnelly Cory Flynn
Staff Sgt. Brian Hahne Pvt. Gary Sanborn
Brian Geschke Greg Swayer
Pfc. Lee Eggeman Cpt. Kenny Flemming
237 Brigade, Co. G Sgt Derek Haumesser
GOOD NEIGHBORS
There are no Good Neighbor volunteers for the week of August 31 thru September 6. If you can provide a meal for those recuperating from surgery, in crisis or celebrating a birth, please sign up by Fellowship Hall.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sun 8:15 am Chapel Worship
9:00 am Gathering Service
9:00 am Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am Traditional Service
Mon LABOR DAY – OFFICE CLOSED
Tues 6:40 pm Alive Now Study Group
7:00 pm Sunday School Teacher Mtg.
7:00 pm Bible Study
7:00 pm Gathering Band
Wed 10:30 am Quilters
2:00 pm Bible Study @ Tollafield’s
6:30 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm Confirmation Parent Mtg
Thurs 7:00 pm Pastoral Board
Fri
Sat 8:00 am Men’s Fellowship @ Marie’s Cafe
9:00 am Gathering Band
9:00 am Confirmation Class Ropes Course
Sun SUNDAY SCHOOL KICK-OFF
8:15 am Chapel Worship
9:00 am Gathering Service
9:00 am Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am Traditional Service
2:00 pm JMM @ MR Village
5:00 pm Youth Group
CHURCH DIRECTORY
The church office will be publishing a new phone and address directory in late September or the first week of October. Please notify the office with any telephone, address or email changes no later than SEPTEMBER 22nd. If you prefer that your information not be published, please notify the church office.
Second Annual
“Alive on the Square“
Medina United Church of Christ
and Second Baptist Church
Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 10:00 am
Lunch, Games and Horse Rides follow
We gather with Second Baptist at the gazebo on the square for a unified worship service. The theme for the worship is “All the People” as we celebrate God’s extravagant love for all people. The Medina UCC Chancel Choir and Gathering Band will join with the Second Baptist Combined Choir for special music. Come early, grab your name tag, remember some lawn chairs, and invite your neighbors and family to come along with you.
Following worship we gather under the tent on the church lawn for a delicious meal prepared by the Kiwanis. We will enjoy Christian fellowship, games, horse rides.
In addition to this event…we are collecting non-perishable food items for Medina County Hunger Task Force.
“Alive on the Square” will be the only worship service for Medina UCC on September 14th.
ROOFING PROJECT
Manpower Needed… The Board of Trustees has purchased roofing materials in order to replace the leaking roof on the maintenance garage. Bruce Bauer has volunteered to be the foreman for this project but we are in need of volunteers. We have not set an exact date, probably a weekend in early October.
We wanted to get the word out that this is in the works and we need your help. If you are willing to help on this project, please call Bruce Bauer 330-725-8727 or Bob Montgomery 330-723-1811.
Pat Montgomery Chair, Board of Trustees
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
YOUTH GROUP
OPENING GAMES
The first day of youth group will be Sunday, September 7 from 5-7 pm. Youth group is for all youth in grades 3-12. For our first meeting we will be playing some games and spending time getting to know each other. We will also have a painting project, so please wear or bring old clothes or a painting shirt. Hope to see you there!
SUNDAY SCHOOL KICK-OFF
It’s hard to believe that we are already thinking about the start of another school year. Sunday School Kick Off will be on Sunday, September 7th. We will have a special treat, meet our Sunday school teachers for the year and see where our classrooms will be. Make sure to mark this important date on your calendar. We are looking forward to another great year.
CONFIRMATION PARENT MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
7 PM IN THE CHAPEL
There will be an informational meeting for all parents who are interested in having their child confirmed. Confirmation is open to all those youth in 8th grade and above. If you have any questions, please contact Stacie Yates.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
MEETING
There will be a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2nd at 7:00pm for Sunday School teachers in room 7. Please let Stacie know if you cannot attend.
WANTED
WORKING ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER FOR LIBRARY USE!
Also needed: 2 New Members for The Library Committee for 2009.
Qualifications: Must be able to file, type & willing to work in the church library. Interested?
Call Barb Foose at 330-725-4661
The following books written by Tom LaHaye are missing: Left Behind - Book & CD, Remnant, Armageddon and Glorious Appearing. Please return as soon as possible.
WHERE ARE OUR- NOAH’S ARK BUILDERS???
No, this is not the great flood of Noah’s time, but the people of our own Midwest are suffering great pain and loss on all levels just the same. They need OUR assistance!
A call has gone out from the Church of the Brethren and the UCC in response to the Rushford, MN floods. They are currently working on some new builds and will be in need of additional help. They have committed to building 6 new homes. The hope/plan is that these homes could be completed by the end of calendar year 2008. Medina UCC has tentatively signed up for the week of October 19 – 25th. The work week begins with volunteers arriving on Sunday afternoon, working all week and leaving on Saturday morning. There will be no expense for volunteers while working at the project.
Please search your hearts. We will need prayers, construction talents of all kinds (painters, drywallers, carpenters, electricians, and yes… go-fers 
, and financial support.
This is another way in which we seek to live out our Christian Mission of ‘Serving Others’.
Yeah, so the waters haven’t flooded our homes… but the families in Minnesota need the Medina UCC ‘Ark Builders’ to help ‘Lift Them Up…!’ PLEASE Sign up in the Church Office and/or contact Dave Weber – NOW!
Fall Lantern Fellowship
September 19 – 21, 2008
“I Go to the Rock”
2008 Fall Lantern is sponsored by women of the Central Southeast Ohio Association
• For all women of the Ohio Conference and their guests
• Experience inspiration, rest & renewal in the beautiful setting of Pilgrim Hills
• Cost: $135
Registration fee includes all meals, lodging and program costs — and an 80th Lantern Anniversary t-shirt! Need Scholarship assistance? Indicate on the registration form.
• Registration begins at 4:00 pm on Friday, followed by dinner at 5:30 pm.
• We leave for home after lunch on Sunday.
Questions? Contact Judy Goodman jgoodman@laca.org You can pick up a registration form in the church office.
TRY THIS FOR A NEW
TAX DEDUCTION!
We do not offer double points for reduced gas or gas and grocery cards but you can receive a tax deduction by supporting our Gift Card Fundraiser. To date the Youth Fund has received $1,070 from this fundraiser. Pick up a retailer list on the table near fellowship or visit www.glscrip.com website for the most current list (it is now back on the front page left side). Many popular vendors are available and the percentage the church receives varies by vendor.
Complete a green order form also available on the table near fellowship hall and return with payment to Kelly or Stacie by 10:00 am on Monday, September 15th. Orders will be available for pickup by Thursday the 18th or the following Sunday at church.
Looking ahead the October order date will be the 20th by 10:00 am. More frequent orders will be processed if necessary for the Christmas Holidays during November and December.
New member classes…
will begin on Sunday, September 21st from 3:00-5:00 pm in the East Room. Continuing classes will be held on Sept. 28th, Oct.5th and Oct. 12th with new members joining the church on Sunday, October 19th. Childcare is provided for each class.
Contact the church office for more information.
REGISTER FOR COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS
SeniorNet computer classes for adults 50 and over will resume the week of September 8. Register now for small weekly classes with only 6 students per class to learn how to operate a computer or to enhance your present skills. Classes taught by volunteers are reasonably priced. They are held at the Western Reserve Masonic Community, 4931 Nettleton Road, Medina, OH.
Beginning and advanced classes are scheduled mornings, afternoons and evenings. To receive a schedule for classes or for more information, call Barbara McLane at 330-321-7852 or e-mail her at barbaramclane@hotmail.com.
MEDITATION by Cynthia Hankin
Worry distracts us from the Glory of the Life our Creator has given us. We don’t even notice the birds singing, blue skies, starlight…we can’t see any of those things when our faces are all scrunched up with worry. We have to turn and put our worries into the Creator’s hands, because they are just too heavy for us to carry alone. In Matthew 6 verses 25-34 the advice given to use is to “Let today’s own trouble be sufficient for the day, tomorrow will be anxious for itself.” Being anxious does not add anything to our life; not quality, or time, or careful thought. Even the founding fathers of America knew that. Ben Franklin said, “do not anticipate troubles or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight”. Remember that as it says in Matthew 19: 26-“but with God, all things are possible.”