September 21, 2008
TODAY IN CHURCH
Ushers: Alice Metzloff, Burgess Holt & Bill Neal
Greeter: Pete Metzloff
Flowers: on the altar are provided by Gladys Herman in memory of her husband, Ray Herman.
Coffee Hour: will be served by the Associate Pastor Search Team/Pastoral Board
Worship Highlights: 8:15. 9:00 & 10:00am
Matthew 20:1-16 (Exodus 16:2-15)
“Look Out: Seeing Each Other, Seeing Together”
Ms. Mariah Marlin-Warfield
PRAYER CONCERNS
Deb Glover Ed Herman
Dwayne McDowell Tom Evans
Shawn Mallory Helen Streett
Lucy Herman Bruce Bauer
Mary Ellen Conn Barb Learn
Ellen Wagner Steve Petty
Rich Scotto Sally Jaycox
Helen Deuring Anna Kinder
Sachay Miller Charlie Clark
Mary Jane Brewer Ed Gibson
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
SYMPATHY
Our Christian sympathies go to the families of Linda & John Lohn and family on the death of Ed’s mother, Mary; and Shirley & Gene Krcmar and family on the death of their nephew.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
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
Mon
1:00 pm Bannermaker’s
Tues
1:30 pm Prophet Bible Study
7:00 pm Bible Study Rm 4
7:00 pm Prophet 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
Thurs
12:00 pm Senior Group @ Bob Evans
7:00 pm Cabinet Meeting
Fri
6:30 pm Scrapbooking Group
Sat
8:00 am Men’s Fellowship @ Marie’s
9:00 am Gathering Band
Sun
8:15 am Chapel Worship
9:00 am Gathering Service
9:00 am Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am Traditional Service
11:30 am World Friendship meeting
3:00 pm New Member Class
5:00 pm Sr. High Youth Group
7:00 pm JMM @ WRMC
GOOD NEIGHBORS
The Good Neighbor volunteers for the week of September 21st thru September 27th are Dave and Dottie Edinger. If you can provide a meal for those recuperating from surgery, in crisis or celebrating a birth, please sign up by Fellowship Hall.
Pastor Lead Bible Study
Tuesdays at 1:30 & 7:00
Begins September 23rd
“Prophets: Who Are These Old Testament Guys We Can’t Understand?”
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!
SENIOR GROUP
The senior group will meet Thursday, September 25th at Bob Evans Restaurant on Grande Blvd. (off Rt. 42 downtown Medina) at 12 noon. Please attend and help us plan future programs.
WORLD FRIENDSHIP BOARD
WFB has rescheduled their Sept. meeting due to the Congregational Meeting. We will now meet on Sept. 28th at 11:30
SCRAPBOOKING
Come join us for fellowship and scrap booking! We meet at 6:30pm in rooms 9 & 10. Mark your calendar now through the end of the year for the dates: September 26, October 24, November 21 & December 19th.
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.
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
METRO CHORUS CONCERT
The Cleveland Metropolitan Chorus will be performing in our sanctuary on Sunday October 19, at 2:00 pm. Many of its members are part of the Cleveland Orchestra Choir that performs at Severance Hall. The choir will be singing classical sacred music and spiritual song for free at this concert. The Music Committee and Chancel Choir will be hosting this event and providing a post concert reception in fellowship hall. Plan to attend this musical program.
August FINANCIAL REPORT:
Aug YTD Annual YTD Budget % of Budget
Income $24,895 $218,668 $346,051 63.2%
Expense $25,939 $227,876 $405,120 56.2%
Net Income (Loss)
($1,044) ($9,208) ($ 59,069)
Total Sunday School Offerings thru August 31st are $366.66
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Capital Fund Donations as of August 31st $23,943.00
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Average Attendance for August: Chapel 25, Gathering 67, 10:30 103
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Look for your Contribution Statements in the Stewardship Mailing in early October
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Questions or concerns can be addressed to Kelly in the office by phone 330-725-4559 or email financial@uccmedina.org
UPCOMING
CE & YOUTH EVENTS
*Sept. 21 – Youth Group 5-7 pm
*Sept. 28 – Sr. High Youth Group 5-7 pm
*Oct. 5 – Crop Walk 2pm
Youth Group Cookout immediately following the walk
Confirmation 5 – 6:30 pm
*Oct. 12 – Sr. High Youth Group 5-7 pm
*Oct. 19 – All Church Hayride 5-8pm at Boyerts
*Oct. 25 – Parent’s Night Out and Children’s Halloween Party 5-9 pm
*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 Thanksgiving meal 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
FAMILY FUN AT BOYERT’S
Sunday October 19th
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. The cost for the Hayride is $6.00 for 6 & under, $10.00 for every one else. This cost covers; cider, apple, hayride, a pumpkin from the patch & s’mores and lots of other great fall fun. We will also have a bonfire and be roasting hotdogs. You need to sign up for this event and pay in advance. There is a sign up sheet outside of fellowship hall. Make checks payable to Medina UCC and put hayride in the memo. You can give your money to Stacie Yates or you can place it her mailbox in the church office. We had a great time last year and are looking forward to another great year. We hope to see all of you there.
REVERSE TRICK OR TREAT
Trick-or –Treat time is quickly approaching us which also means that Reverse Trick-or-Treat time is here too. This is a wonderful event where the youth of our church dress in their costumes and take a gift, that has been made by the craft group, to a homebound member of our church and visit with them. It is a truly rewarding experience for everyone involved and an event that our homebound members look forward to every year. If you would like to participate in this wonderful opportunity, please sign up outside of fellowship hall. If you have any questions, please contact Stacie Yates.
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT
Saturday, October 25 5-9 pm
Hey parents! I know we all love our children dearly, but there are times when we need a break. Are you ready for a break? The Senior High youth group has just the answer for you. They would like to give you a night out and at the same time entertain your child/children with a Halloween party. We are in the initial planning stages, but here are some of the details. The date is set for Saturday, October 25 from 5-9 pm. The children could come dressed in their costumes if they would like to. We will have games and activities for them to do along with a snack. We will also have a movie to show them towards the end of the evening. The cost would be $10 per child and children ages 3-5th grade could attend. There will be a sign up sheet out at the beginning of October. Keep watching for updates in the messenger.
DID ANYONE LOSE THEIR KEYS?
If you lost a set of keys at the Alive on the Square worship service last week, please contact the Medina Police department.
We have tuned in a set of Chevy keys. Their also were several other keys attached to it.
MEDITATION By Carol Wilcox
Shepherd and sheep
The Twenty-third Psalm is one of my favorite passages in the Bible, whether it is spoken or sung. God as a shepherd is a powerful idea; he leads us and all we have to do is follow.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters.
When we become anxious over a situation, when the world presses its problems on us, when situations seem to overwhelm us, he invites us to be still and look to Him for comfort and peace.
He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
If our bodies and minds betray us, causing us to be weary, or down, or frustrated, we can turn to him for renewal.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I wil fear no evil; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Every good shepherd carried these to protect his sheep from dangers. So our Lord, while not always keeping us safe from earthly perils, will comfort us with His peace.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Years ago, when the Presbyterian minister, BenjaminWeir, who was kidnapped by the Islamic Jihad in Beirut, Lebanon and thrown in prison, spoke about his experience, he said that as soon as he was put in his cell, he prayed . After a while, he looked around and up and saw the dangling wire of an empty light socket above him. He said, “I imagined it was the finger of God reaching down to touch my finger, just like the image so beautifully painted by Michaelangelo.” He knew that God was in that cell with him.
Likewise, when the imprisoned John McCain was bent over and tightly bound in an excruciating position each night, someone would creep into his cell and loosen the rope, then return towards morning and retighten them. One day while outside in the prison yard, the guard standing next to him stretched out one leg and with his boot drew a cross in the dirt, indicating that he was a Christian. God was in that prison with McCann.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
More reading: John:10,11, 14 to 16, 27,28