February, 2001, Wesley News

Task force has developed “Safe Sanctuary” policy

In April of 1996, the General Conference of the United Methodist Church made child safety within church walls and throughout church-sponsored events a high priority issue. The Social Principles of the United Methodist Church state that child safety involves protection from economic, physical, and sexual exploitation and abuse. The East Ohio Conference appointed a task group to develop guidelines and a sample policy for reducing the risk of child abuse in the local church.

Our own “Safe Sanctuaries Task Force” has been working since February 2000 to develop a Safe Sanctuaries Policy for this church. At their meeting on December 4, 2000 the Administrative Board of the church approved the “intent” of a “Safe Sanctuaries Policy and Procedures” document developed by the Task Force. Implementation began on January 1, 2001 with the goal of having full implementation of the Policy by December 1, 2001.
Over the next few months, information regarding “Safe Sanctuaries” will be presented to the congregation of the church in a variety of ways. All parents and adult volunteers will be informed about the policies and procedures and have the opportunity to share their concerns, ideas, and thoughts regarding the Policy. Please be in prayer for this process as we seek God’s guidance on this sensitive issue.

The season of Lent is fast approaching. If you are interested in hosting or participating in a four-week Lenten Study Small Group, please contact Pastor Paula at (238-6135) or email at PaulaK@StrongsvilleUMC.org

Are you a movie buff? Do you enjoy watching old movies or new releases? Well, watch for more information about a "Night at the Movies" Small Group. If you are interested contact Pastor Paula (238-6135) or PaulaK@strongsvilleumc.org
as soon as possible.

UMW Souper Lunch Sunday

Sunday, March 4

10:45 am to 1:00 pm

Come to the 5^th annual United Methodist Women’s soup luncheon. We’ll have a variety of tantalizing soups to warm a wintry day. Add muffins, crackers, and dessert and you have a filling meal – just downstairs in Tiber Hall right after church. Carryout is also available.

Adults: $5.00

Under 12: $3.00

Tickets will be on sale in the atrium.

Thank you to Trustees

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Trustees from 1998, 1999 and 2000 for all their dedicated help. It is caring people like Chuck Bricker, Bob Evans, Rick Wilhelm, Linda Allwood, Hildi Fitzpatrick, Chuck Hawk Jr., Dave Kochheiser and Dwayne Tompkins who have served this church in endless care.

These people certainly made my job easier as chairperson. I wish to express my gratitude to Roger Katon, Pam Strick and Dale Fitzpatrick for stepping up to the plate and handling many issues. I would also like to thank Jim Duane for all his help and good job he does around this church. Thanks also go out to Paula Dragovich for helping keep us straight in our record keeping. And last but not least to Barb Krivos for her unending help with making calls, sending cards and taking messages. It is teamwork such as these people have demonstrated that keeps this church running smoothly. It has been an honor and privilege to serve. I wish the new boards of Trustees the best.

Sincerely,

Karen Ransbury

From Pastor Paula’s Desk

“The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they display knowledge.
There is no speech or language
where their voice is not heard.
Their voice goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.”
Psalm 19:1- 4

Recently, I returned to Pennsylvania for a few days to spend some time with my family. While there I noticed something very peculiar and out of the ordinary. I could see the stars. I know this may sound rather insignificant to you. However, it is the night time sky which often reminds me of the presence of God. Reflect with me on what the psalmist has written in the 19^th Psalm.
No matter where we are around the world, the stars always shine. We may not always see the stars due to light pollution, but each night the stars radiate light from the heavens above. The fact that the stars are millions upon millions of miles away from the earth and yet, we see their brightness, is because of God. Even when I have kept silent about the presence and love of God, the night sky is constantly a visible reminder of His presence. It is the stars which scientists study to learn more about light. It is the stars which remind us of the promise to Abraham that God would create a great nation and he would bless his people.
It is the stars which declare the genius Creator behind the existence of all we behold. It is the heavens above that will forever speak of the existence of our God, even when we remain silent. But how much more would God want us to speak those words through our actions and outward demonstrations of his love.

The stars declare his glory -- will you be one of those stars?

David and I would like to say "Thank You" to all of those who helped to make our Christmas so special! We are so blessed to be serving with you in ministry!

With love,
Paula and David

Friday Fellowship

Friday Fellowship invites all seniors to the February 16^th meeting. The Strongsville bus will leave the church at 11:00 am to travel to Mapleside for lunch and a presentation by David Eyssen on the history of the Apple Farm.

Cost for all will be $10.00 plus tax and tip. Please see Betty Smith to make your reservation and plan to join us for an interesting and informative afternoon.

Thought for the Day

“The steam that blows the whistle

isn’t driving the wheels.”

Birthdays

Jan. 9 Ruth Crissinger (Belated Happy 89^th Birthday, Ruth! Our apologies that this was omitted in our last issue).

Feb. 1 Marianne Waldrop

Feb. 6 Lillian Rieder, 86 yrs.

Feb. 7 John Bohlander

Feb. 8 Ed Spieth, 84 yrs.

Feb. 14 Russell McKee

Feb. 20 Marjorie Szabo & Esther Moore

Anniversary

Feb. 7 Lee & Irene Sprague, 59 yrs.

Rustad Library

Friday Fellowship has purchased memorial books in the names of Beverly Mulcahy and Howard Richards. The titles are Friendship Cake by Lynne Hinton and Bamboo Swaying in the Wind by Devaux and Wong. Both books can be found in the New Books section of the library.

United Methodist Women

Elizabeth Circle

Elizabeth Circle will meet on Monday, February 12 at 7:30 pm at the church for a program of prayer and self denial. All women of the church are welcome. If interested, please call Debbie Miller, 572-4967, or Becky Weaver, 572-7738.

Lydia Circle

The ladies of Lydia Circle will gather in Tiber Hall at 12:30 pm on Thursday, February 1^st. Bring a brown bag lunch and join us for lively conversation.

Betty Berry, 238-6495

Grace Kellner, 234-0938

Sometimers

On February 17 we will gather to play Crazy Bridge. For those who are unfamiliar with this, you don’t need to know how to play bridge (many of us don’t) – or even how to play cards. We have the directions for you – and we will have prizes – and we always have fun. Need I say more?

We will meet in Tiber Hall at 7:00 pm. Please bring a snack to share and a 2-liter bottle of your favorite beverage. Cups & napkins will be provided. See you then!

Pictorial Directory update

There was a slight delay in the publication of the Pictorial Directory which prevented us from distributing it to you in January as previously announced. However, it will be distributed in late February or early March.

The plan is to have the directory available on three consecutive Sunday mornings for you to pick up your family’s copy. We ask that you obtain your copy in this way to eliminate the expense of mailing it to your home.

Watch the Sunday bulletins for the timing of the distribution and other details.

Marge Turek

Pictorial Directory Coordinator

Confirmation

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Corner

Sunday, February 4, 11, 25

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM

CONFIRMATION CLASS

Sunday, February 18

NO CONFIRMATION CLASS

Friday, February 2

Confirmation Class to Temple Israel

Meet at church at 6:30 PM

Youth Interfaith Service at 8:00 PM

From Alys’ Desk

“ ‘Dear friends, let us practice loving each other, for love comes from God and those who are loving and kind show that they are the children of God, and that they are getting to know him better.”

1 John 4:9 The Living Bible

“Everyone believes love is important, but we usually think of it as a feeling. In reality, love is a choice and an action, as 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 shows. God is the source of our love; he loved us enough to sacrifice his son for us. Jesus is our example of what it means to love; everything he did in life and death was supremely loving. The Holy Spirit gives us the power to love. God’s love always involves a choice and an action, and our love should be like his.” Commentary from The Living Bible

Being prompted by the attention to the theme of LOVE that permeates the month of February, I did my Scripture research accordingly. After much perusal I decided on the verse and commentary stated above. I felt that this Word from God applies directly to all members of The Education Work Area who practice love through their participation in all facets and all age-levels of our Christian Education ministry. May God’s love continue to bless your hearts!

Shoe boxes bring smiles

around the world

For all those within our congregation who packed shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child, Franklin Graham, President of the Samaritan’s Purse foundation, shares his thanks (letter is condensed for space limitations):

Dear Friend,

As I write this, millions of shoe box gifts have gone out across the globe, bringing happiness and joy to children living in dark corners around the world. I wish you could have been there to see their bright eyes and smiles and hear their laughter as they opened their gifts and played with toys that they had only dreamed of receiving.

Please continue to pray for Operation Christmas Child in the coming days. We have received more than four million boxes, and there are still many boxes en route to their far-flung destinations. Pray for these boxes as they are shipped by land, sea, and air. Each of the more than 70 countries where we distribute gifts has its own challenges in reaching children in remote areas.

I ask for prayer because Operation Christmas Child is all about proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are thrilled to see poor children playing with toys from their shoe boxes, but that is not our ultimate goal. We want to see children and their families come to know Christ as Savior through this ministry. Each year, many children make personal commitments to Jesus Christ through the impact of Operation Christmas Child.

Our passion and mission is to take the Good News of Jesus Christ to all the world, and we trust that this new year will see many people come to personal faith in Him.

Thank you, and may God bless you,

Sincerely,

Franklin Graham

All men of the church . . . and your better half . . . On Monday, February 19 at 6:30 pm, come for a great dinner and music at this year’s Sweetheart Dinner. Live entertainment with the Strongsville Mustang Express. Watch your church bulletins for more information.

Joys & Concerns

of the Congregation

Marriages

Congratulations to Gwen Saule & Dave Berecz, who were married on December 28 at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Parents of the bride, Ed & Diane Saule, report that the two families went to Florida during the holidays to vacation and to celebrate with Gwen & Dave. Gwen, Dave and Taylor reside in Brunswick.

Births

Congratulations to the following members of our church family who have recently celebrated the birth of a child:

to Ray & Melissa Jurcago on the birth of their son, Adam Thomas Jurcago, on January 9;

to Eric & Heather Liss on the birth of their son Ryan Jacob Liss on January 10. Proud grandparents are Dale & Hildi Fitzpatrick;

to John & Lori Karpinsky on the birth of their daughter Jenna Carolyn Karpinsky on January 13;

to David & Kim Hamilton on the birth of their son David Allen Hamilton on January 14. Proud grandparents are Dick & Maureen Pasket;

and to John & Sherrie Dickerson on the birth of their daughter Makenna Anne Dickerson on January 15. Proud grandparents are Jim & Anne Dickerson.

Baptisms

We rejoice with the families of the following children who have joined the family of faith through the Sacrament of Baptism. Baptised on January 14 were Mason Stephen Augustine, son of Jeffrey Augustine & Melissa Petro, and Ashleigh Camille Mendenhall, daughter of Anthony & Patricia Aron Mendenhall.

Deaths

Several members of our congregation have entered the church triumphant in past weeks. Deepest sympathy and prayers are extended to their loved ones:

to Bill Mulcahy and family upon the death of his wife, Beverly Seagroves Mulcahy, on December 23;

to the family of Howard Richards upon his death on December 24;

to Sue Barkfelt and family upon the death of her husband, Howard Barkfelt on December 24;

to the family of Allen Carter Love upon his recent death;

to the family of Faye Brown upon her death on January 12;

and to Rick, Mike & Julie, and Barbara Ballas upon the death of their mother, Martha Ballas on January 15;

The prayers and sympathy of the church are also extended to members of our congregation who have experienced a recent loss of a loved one:

to Mary Holman and family upon the death of her mother, Betty Bickham;

to Sue & Don Paris and family upon the death of Sue’s mother, Mary Stonebraker;

to Tracy & Gregg McCort upon the death of Tracy’s nephew, Chip Hassett;

to Sandy Kepke and Della Wagner and their families upon the death of their aunt, Sylvia Ambrose;

and to Paul Zimon and family upon the death of his sister-in-law, Elsie Heger.

· The Trustees would like to thank the following people for the tremendous help they gave on January 1^st by shoveling snow off the church’s two flat roofs and also snowblowing the sidewalks. Because so many helped out, the job took only forty minutes. Thank you to Tim Oblisk, Paul Wells, John Strick (and his father-in-law), Bob Evans, Jim & Sharon Anderson, Mark Milia, George Ringle, Bob Wilson, and Karen Ransbury.

Thanks to all!

Roger Katon, Trustee Vice Chairman

· Thanks, Brad!

For a year and a half Brad Lizotte has directed our Contemporary Choir. We have appreciated his capable gift of music and his wonderful contribution to worship. The choir has also been accompanied by Barbara Lizotte as she has richly blessed us with her talent. Brad has found it necessary to resign as director of the choir, but we thank him for his gifted dedication to the Lord and his service on the staff of this church.

· Have you ever wondered who puts the sign on the board in the front of the church? Those pithy sayings are provided to use through the able ministry of Al Turek. In all kinds of weather, he assembles the letters and places them so that drivers up and down Pearl Rd. can be inspired. Thanks, Al!!

Notes from the Nurses

As God’s people we are called to be giving and in service to others. This congregation has repeatedly been very generous in giving and service, but now we are asking for a very personal donation. On Saturday, February 17 from 9 am to 2 pm in Tiber Hall, the American Red Cross will be here for a blood drive.

We have assured the Red Cross representative of the generosity of this church and feel that there will be no problem getting the 45-50 volunteers needed that day. Blood donors are literally giving a living part of themselves to aid another person.

Almost anyone can donate blood if you are at least 17 years old, at least 105 pounds, and in general good health the day of the drive. Many medications and medical conditions are acceptable. Just be sure to have a list of any medications you are on.

The entire process will take only about an hour, with the actual donation taking about 10 minutes. Be sure to eat a good breakfast or lunch before coming, and drink extra fluids the day before. Your body will immediately begin replacing what you have donated.

We also need several volunteers for our blood drive – donated bakery/cookies for our canteen (yes, you will get to eat after donating!), and people for registration and to staff the canteen. Anyone with questions or wanting to volunteer, please call Gail Spence at (440) 238-0178.

Please consider the following taken from “Dear Abby,” and we hope to see you on the 17^th!

What Good is a Blood Donor?

A blood donor is good for people who go through windshields and red lights. For somebody with leukemia. For people being operated on. For barefoot kids who aren’t careful. For people who are into feudin’ and fightin’. For hemophiliacs and daredevils. For people undergoing dialysis while waiting for a kidney transplant. For people who fool around with guns. For little kids who manage to uncap a bottle of something poisonous.

A blood donor is good for people who have been badly burned. For new mothers who need transfusions. For new babies who need a complete change of blood supply. For people having open-heart surgery. For cancer patients. For people with severe hepatitis and anemia. For kids who fall out of trees or whatever. For anybody at any age with bleeding ulcers. For people who are in the wrong place at the wrong time. A blood donor is good for people who are in a lot worse shape than most people you know. A blood donor is good for life!

Let’s show them what United Methodists are really made of and donate on the 17^th!

Our monthly blood pressure checks will be on Sunday, February 25, after each service.

Betsy Mowry & Gail Spence

Stephen Ministry

When an event shakes your world, you can either let it hurt you or help you. If you would like help in turning a life crisis into an opportunity of growth and faith, a STEPHEN MINISTER is ready to help you.

A Stephen Minister is….

a trained lay volunteer

a good listener

trained in confidentiality

supervised for quality care

ready to offer God’s love through a Christian caring relationship on a one-to-one basis

To get help or for more information, contact Rev. Ron or Pastor Paula, Bev. Wells, 572-1415; Karen or Mark Milia, 572-0602; Hildi Fitzpatrick; or Jim Boyer, 572-4976.

From our

church’s mailbox

Dear Church Family,

Once again this church and many other friends have pulled together and supported me and my family in a crisis. I want to THANK all of those who prayed and called when my 5-year-old grandson Christopher Novak was in a sledding accident. God was with him right from the beginning of the accident.

Things were pretty scary, and with me in Florida getting calls it made it hard for me. I wanted to help, so I did it the only way I could -- I turned to God and prayer. It is through all your prayers that God has put his healing touches on Christopher's situation. Christopher now likes the idea he got to ride in a helicopter (life flight). He doesn't like the idea of not being able to play or go to school, but this will pass. A special Thanks to Rev. Ron for his caring visits to the hospital to see Christopher and Brian. I am so thankful to God each day for all he has given me in life. Bless this congregation and its pastoral leaders for love and care to me and my family.

In Christian Love,

Dave and Karen Ransbury;

Brian, Kelly and Christopher and Justin Novak;

Barb, Emily and Erica Black

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Dear Friends,

Thanks to all who had a part in giving me a poinsettia plant.

A number of years ago Mildred Benzinger and I took a trip together and saw poinsettia plants growing outside. We saw them growing on St. Thomas and other islands in that group of islands in that region.

Much love,

June Pascual

(from our church’s mailbox, continued)

Dear Congregation,

Thank you for your gift of love in this Christmas season. Because you are willing to support the ministry of Flat Rock Homes and Care Center, these young people have hope. Once overwhelming dis-abilities are now challenges faced in a loving community. From all of the staff and families and the “special” children of God that we serve, THANK YOU!!!

May you discover peace and joy in the new year ahead.

Rev. Nancy S. Hull & Jacquie Talbott,

Flat Rock Homes & Care Center

Missing address. . .

Can you help out the church office with the whereabouts of William & Jennie Campbell? We are looking for an address or phone number to get in touch with them.

Angel Tree ministry

touches many hearts

This Christmas season, the Logos Upper Class sponsored a service project to help children and families of men and women who are in prison. Thanks to the generosity of our congregation, gifts were delivered to 37 children on behalf of their imprisoned parent and in the name of Jesus Christ. Fruit baskets were given to the guardian or custody parent to encourage them. Bibles or Christian themed books were left at each home.

Following are letters received from several of the prisoners whose families were helped by our gifts to Angel Tree. (names have been withheld)

Dear Dave Thomas and members of the Strongsville

United Methodist Church,

I, and my family, wish at this time to offer our thanks and appreciation for your love and concern which you have shown to us through your participation in the prison fellowship’s Project Angel Tree.

I never knew the amount of tears the body could hold until I found myself unable to provide for those I love and hold dearly!

Members of your congregation have helped to dry a lot of my tears and end somewhat my fears for yet another year!

For ten years I have been without my family’s closeness. However, many of these years, Angel Tree has helped to hold us together!

I don’t have great understanding in Christ. However, the actions of the Angel Tree volunteers has placed in my heart a need, a longing, to know Christ because of the happiness that you have given to my children as well as the joy that my wife and myself have received.

I just know God’s blessing is something I can no longer live without.

May God bless you, as through you he has blessed my family!

Dear Mr. Dave Thomas,

I would like to thank you and the Angel Tree organization for all the help and support you have given me and my family. The gifts my family received were a blessing, and by the grace of God you have made our Christmas complete. In closing this letter I would like to ask you to please keep me in your prayers and pray that the good Lord will keep my family together and that I will go home with a change of character and be a more responsible young man. Once again, thank you, happy holidays, and God Bless!

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Dear Angel Tree,

Greetings, and may peace and love be spread abundantly throughout all you do.

When I received your letters my heart ached and I shed many tears. I was full of mixed thoughts and especially overwhelmed with all the love showed through Jesus Christ. You made me see the good will inside the hearts of many and to take a look at myself as well. What is faith without works, scripture says. I say your works have strengthened my faith! I pray that God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you and bless you with peace!

Congratulations to members of

Disciple Bible Study classes!

Disciple I – Tuesday Evening class

Ron Mowry & Gail Spence, teachers

Tom Doak Donna Lockhart

Jody Domann Chris Shreve

Susan Graziano Ron Shreve

Diana Lindsay

Disciple I – Wednesday morning class

Ron Mowry, teacher

Eileen Bambam Greg Grimwood

Deena Barton Sandra Kepke

Paula Dragovich Pat Mentzer

Joe Gray Terrie Mizerik

Disciple II – Wednesday morning class

Louise Bedford Jack Eck

Laura Buttolph Melissa Jurcago

Janet Doak Betsy Mowry

Disciple III – Tuesday evening class

Barbara Bennett Bonnie Harris

Ralph Bennett Roger Katon

Bob Evans Mary Kawecki

Janel Gelo Amy Robertson

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105

From the Pastor's study

“Climbing Life’s Mountains”

Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. Romans 8:26a

As this Wesley News is being printed, I am in Denver, Colorado with our eldest following her surgery. I am providing taxi service, being her rehab partner, and giving emotional support. Even though I do not like the circumstances of the trip, I am thankful that I’ll be able to look out upon the Rocky Mountains, certainly a beautiful part of God’s creation.

I recall one of our trips into the Rockies where Sue and I had an opportunity, not only to look at the peaks that loomed before us, but also to hike up the mountainside. As we did so, the exercise was strenuous, but I reflect upon that experience and draw a parallel to our daily living. Often in life there appear to be mountains that we have to climb and they too are strenuous.

Let me take the parallel further. There are some who climb mountains and go only a short way and turn back. They find that the climbing is far more difficult than they had expected and, even though they want to surmount the mountain, they give up. They retreat back to the position they held earlier, often a position which brings them a great deal of pain and anxiety.

Other people climb the mountain, but only go so far before the heat and exertion overtake them. They then hide under a rock trying to protect themselves from the hurdle that lies before them. They don’t really want to look at the height of that mountain and what they have yet to climb. And so, they go into hiding; failing to realize that the peak can only be achieved by their progress whether it be rapid or plodding.

Still others fail to achieve the mountaintop because they fall off the side. They come to a treacherous point and some willingly leave the mountain, falling away from it. Others, unwillingly, lose their footing because they have not been careful in their ascent. But the result is the same: They fall away, they lose the opportunity to reach the heights.

Still others, slowly, laboriously, intentionally, make it to the top and from there they look back on the valleys of their lives. They look at that which was alarming and disabling. They realize that the mountain, which loomed before them, can be and has been conquered. From the mountaintop, they see life from a new perspective. The depressions, the valley lows, are in the distance. They see hope, beauty, and sunshine. It comes as they are lifted to the top of life’s mountains.

If, at this point in our life, we are climbing the proverbial “mountain,” then let us remember that, indeed, the trek to the top is worthy of our task. When tempted to:

go back or

lured to hide under a rock;

when wanting to fall off or

make our steps too quickly,

may we remember that the accomplishment of the mountain climb is deserving of all effort.

We need to also remember that the climb is never made alone. The promise that the Apostle Paul makes in Romans as printed above is a promise that is true for us today. The Spirit of God, indeed, is here to help us.

Something to Think About

by Greg

A lot of people ask me why I chose youth ministry. Actually that’s kind of a trick question. The more appropriate question would be, “Why did God choose me for youth ministry?” It’s a wonderful feeling to see God working through people, and allowing you to be a part of it.

It was dinner time Sunday night as 174 people who had been skiing all day packed into the Hidden Valley Resort cafeteria. We were all a bit impatient and worn out as a friend of mine and I gave some quick announcements before allowing everyone to rush the food. It was a pleasant surprise to see one of our youth, Alison Zamrzla, stand up and give the prayer for dinner after we finished the final announcement.

You need to understand a few things in order to truly appreciate this scene. Less than six months ago, Alison had never prayed out loud before, ever. She slowly began to pray in front of people at various youth group events. Adults began to take note of some changes that God was making in her life. She was becoming more bold, she was becoming a leader. In fact, there seemed to be a lot of youth we were “stepping it up.” God was moving in a big way, and he continues to do so as we continue to challenge them.

There are two things about the ski trip that I will never forget: I’ll never forget the feeling I had as Andy Lash and Bill Lawrence stood in front of the group on Sunday night to introduce me as the speaker (they ALMOST made me cry, but I held it in); and I’ll never forget seeing Alison Zamrzla boldly stand up and talk to her Father in front of 174 people.

That is why I do youth ministry.

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Don’t Forget...

OYouth Group is for all youth (grades 7-12). Invite your friends.

OCheck the youth board in the atrium to keep up with what’s happening.

OWatch for RSVP dates. Sometimes we really have to know how many to plan for.

God Loves You!!

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Youth Ministry Mission Statement

Our mission is to equip youth with a solid foundation in Jesus Christ, with excitement for spiritual growth, that they may be alive in their faith and make a difference for Christ in the World.

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Sunday, February 4^th

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Meeting in Tiber Hall

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Sunday, February 11^th

Cleveland District Valentine’s Dance

6:30 - 9:30 pm

Tiber Hall

DJ, Food, Fun with other youth groups

from the Cleveland District

**Call Greg to let him know you can help

with set-up or clean up**

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Saturday, February 17^th

10:00 am - Noon

Youth Ministry Team Meeting

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Sunday, February 18^th

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Check out the Youth Bulletin Board to see

where the meeting is going to be!!!

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Friday & Saturday, February 23^rd & 24^th

30 Hour Famine

6:00 pm Friday to 6:00 pm Saturday

At the church

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Sunday, February 25^th

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Meeting in Tiber Hall

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Tuesday, February 27^th

Serve at Cory Kitchen

3:30 - 6:30 pm

Call Mrs. Peck (572-6008) to let her know

you are going & get more information.

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For Your Information:

**Questions about the Youth Praise Band? Ask Mr. Koch or Mr. Hotz!

**Youth Small Groups meet on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call Greg to find out more!

**Greg will be on vacation from February 26^th through March 6^th!

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