September 14, 2008
TODAY IN CHURCH
Alive on the Square – Worship and Picnic.
Flowers: on the altar today are provided by Mary Ann Andrews in memory of Joe, from his loving family.
Worship Highlights – 10:00am – On the Square
UCC, Congregational & Second Baptist Church
“All the People”
Pastors Sadler & Wilson
PRAYER CONCERNS
Deb Glover Ed Herman
Dwayne McDowell Tom Evans
Shawn Mallory Helen Streett
Lucy Herman Bruce Bauer
Mary Ellen Conn Barb Learn
Lonnie DeRusso Steve Petty
Rich Scotto Sally Jaycox
Helen Deuring Anna Kinder
Sachay Miller Charlie Clark
Dale Meyers Ron Brockway
Ed Gibson Ellen Wagner
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 September 14th thru September 20th. 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 9:00 am Choir Rehearsal
10:00 am ALIVE ON THE SQUARE
10:30 am JMM @ The Inn
5:00 pm Senior High Youth Group
Mon GIFT CARD ORDERS DUE!
1:00 pm Breadmaker’s
Tues 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
6:30 pm Confirmation Class
Thurs 1:00 pm Esther Circle
7:00 pm Christian Ed. Meeting
Fri
Sat 8:00 am Men’s Fellowship @ Marie’s Cafe
9:00 am Gathering Band
12:00 pm 50 Year Member Luncheon
4-6:00 pm Meet & Greet
Y & FL Candidate
Sun YOUTH & FAMILY LIFE CANDIDATE PREACHING ALL 3 SERVICES
8:15 am Chapel Worship
9:00 am Gathering Service
9:00 am Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am Traditional Service
11:30 am CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
2:00 pm JMM @ County Home
2:00 pm JMM @ Medina Meadows
3:00 pm New Member Class
5:00 pm All Youth Group
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Our Christian sympathies go to the family and friends of Fran Drawe upon her death, September 5th, 2008.
Youth & Family Life Pastor
Candidating Sermon &
Congregational Meeting
The Youth and Family Life Pastor Search Committee would like to give you another exciting update.
As you’re aware, we’ve worked out the details of the Call Agreement with our candidate. The Search Committee and the Cabinet jointly recommend that we call Mariah Marlin-Warfield to serve as our Youth and Family Life Pastor. Mariah will deliver her candidating sermon at each service on Sunday, September 21. Immediately following the 10:30am service, we will hold a congregational meeting to vote to call Mariah as our Youth and Family Life Pastor. On that Sunday, attend one or more of the services, and then come back or stick around after the 10:30 service for the congregational meeting.
To give you an opportunity to meet Mariah and her husband Chris in an informal setting, we’ll be holding a reception on Saturday afternoon, September 20, from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. It’ll be similar to the reception that we had to meet Pastor Neal and Carolyn. This reception will take place in the East Room. We invite you to come out and get to know Mariah and Chris a little bit.
So that’s Saturday afternoon, September 20 from 4:00 – 6:00pm in the East Room for the welcoming reception, and Sunday, September 21 for the candidating sermon and congregational meeting. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Between now and then, if you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with anyone on the Search Committee, or any member of Cabinet, or even Kelly Charnley.
Youth and Family Life Pastor Search Committee
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.
Pastor Lead Bible Study
Tuesdays at 1:30 & 7:00
Begins September 23rd
“Prophets: Who Are These Old Testament Guys We Can’t Understand?”
Ever try reading Isaiah? Or Hosea? Or Ezekiel? Get a little confused? Did you give up rather quickly? The books of the prophets are perhaps the most perplexing in the Bible. Pastor Sadler will lead an eight week study on the prophets beginning September 23rd. The study will look at the role and place of the prophets in the history of Israel and their message for today. The same study is being offered in the morning and the evening, and we will meet in rooms 9 & 10. Please come. No prior bible study experience required!
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
WORLD FRIENDSHIP BOARD
WFB has rescheduled their Sept. meeting due to the Congregational Meeting. We will now meet on Sept. 28th at 11:30
BATH UCC
SERVICE OF REMEMBERING
We invite all families and friends to our interfaith memorial service for those of us who have lost loved ones in the past year. This meaningful supportive service will be held on Sunday, October 19 at 3:00 pm, at the Bath United Church of Christ located at 3980 Bath Road in Bath. Pleas call us at 330-668-4662 to receive an invitation. All are welcome.
ESTHER CIRCLE
Esther Circle will begin meeting once again on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Our first meeting will be this Thursday, September 18th at 1:00pm in the East Room. All the women in the church are invited! Please join us.
CIRCLE OF CARING MEETING
Sunday, Sept. 28
5:15 pm in the East Room
All members and anyone who would like to find out more about Circle of Caring, please come and share refreshments and ideas for growing our outreach.
What is Circle of Caring? It is a group of friendly people who enjoy calling on older members and friends of the church.
“We are called to live our Christian faith daily, loving God, growing spiritually and serving others” Matthew 22:36-39
HAVE WE OVERLOOKED ANYONE?
Do you know an elder church member or elder relative of a member that might enjoy a visit from a Circle of Caring member? If so, please call Syd Benson @ 330-725-5540 or Cindy in the church office @ 330-725-4559.
MEDINA COUNTY RED MASS
7:00 pm – Monday, Sept. 29
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
317 East Liberty St.
The historic Red Mass seeks the guidance of the Holy Spirit for all Judges and court personnel, all lawyers, and all uniformed emergency service officers. The Medina County Red Mass is a ecumenical service to which members of all faiths are invited. The offering taken at this service benefits Blue Coats of Medina County, a charity which provides for “first responders” injured or killed in the line of duty and their families. Please join us.
A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. For an invitation RSVP 330-725-4131.
UPCOMING
CE & YOUTH EVENTS
*Sept. 14 – Sr. High Youth Group 5-7 pm
*Sept. 17 – Confirmation 6:30-8 pm
*Sept. 21 – Youth Group 5-7 pm
*Sept. 28 – Sr. High Youth Group 5-7 pm
*Oct. 5 – Crop Walk 2pm
Youth Group 5-7 pm
Confirmation 6:45-8 pm
*Oct. 12 – Sr. High Youth Group 5-7 pm
*Oct. 19 – All Church Hayride 5-8pm at
Boyerts
*Oct. 26 – Sr. High Youth Group 5-7 pm
Confirmation 6:45-8 pm
*Nov. 2 – Rake-n-Run 2-4 pm
Confirmation 5-7:30 pm
*Nov. 9 – Sr. High Youth Group 5-7 pm
*Nov. 16 Christmas Program Rehearsal 11:30 am
Youth Group 5-7 pm
*Nov. 22 – CE Candlelight Walk Bake Sale
*Nov. 23 Christmas Program Rehearsal 11:30 am
Sr. High Youth Group 5-7 pm
*Nov. 30 Christmas Program Rehearsal 11:30 am
No Sr. High Youth Group
CONFIRMATION CLASS
The next Confirmation class will be on Wednesday, September 17 from 6:30-8:00 pm. We will meet in room 7.
FALL FAMILY FUN AT BOYERT’S
One of the most anticipated events of the year is just around the corner. The annual fall hayride is on Sunday, October 19th at Boyert’s from 5-8 pm. We had a great time last year and are looking forward to another great year. Stay tuned for more details, but be sure to put the date on your calendar. You don’t want to miss this fun event!
SUPPORT THE YOUTH
Don’t forget!!! Gift card orders are due tomorrow, Sept. 15th by 10:00am. Orders will be available for pickup by Thursday the 18th or the following Sunday at church. Complete a green order form available on the table near fellowship hall and return with payment to Kelly or Stacie.
MEDITATION
By Carol Wilcox
Paul advises us in Rom. 12:4-6,”For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office; so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith.”
Gifts of the spirit to equip us for the service of the Church are: The ministry of the Word of God, and The ministry of practical service.
So, we are each born with different talents and gifts, ranging from what you might consider “small or not important” to “impressive leadership or talent”.
Those who can preach, teach, the singers, leaders in worship and study, those who can act or write, can add so much to our life of the church.
“Small” gifts can be baking a loaf of bread for a shut-in, or giving a grieving friend a warm hug and understanding words of comfort, or working in the church (or home) kitchen to prepare a meal or serve at coffee hour. One of our church members told me she felt that this is a ministry. When we choir members sit in our loft, we can notice all manner of events. One time during Communion I watched as a man struggled, trying to grasp the cup so he could drink, determined to succeed, and he did. Tears came to my eyes as I thought, “this is one soul who Jesus would consider his most beloved servant.” Franz Kafka said,” Even the merest gesture is holy if it is filled with faith”
In Matt. 25:40, Jesus says,” Verily, I say unto you, inasmuch as ye did it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me.”!