March,
2002 Wesley News of the Strongsville
United Methodist Church
Easter Services
March
28 – Maundy Thursday – Communion Services at 1:30 and 7:30 pm
March
29 – Good Friday – Service at 7:30 pm
Saturday,
March 30 – Contemporary Service at 5:00 pm, Tiber Hall
March
31 – Easter Sunday -- 6:30 am Sunrise
Service at Bonnie Park
Worship
Services: 8:15 am, 9:30 am & 11:00
am
Special
music will be provided by the Brass Choir and Sanctuary Choir.
Church Conference Votes to Purchase
Property
At a special Church Conference on February 3rd
the members in attendance voted to proceed with an option to purchase a 14.8
acre parcel of undeveloped property located on Royalton and Webster Roads in
Strongsville. The Conference was convened by Rev. Valerie Stultz of Berea
United Methodist Church, and after a review of the history of the decision to
relocate and an explanation of the property and the proposed financing
arrangements, the vote was taken by secret ballot. The final tally was 196
voting to proceed with the option to purchase and 23 voting against. Please keep this issue in your prayers.
Servant Evangelism aims to plant seeds in
community
Mission
Statement of Servant Evangelism: We
exist to love our city into a relationship with Jesus Christ. Servant
Evangelism is a program of planned acts of kindness to show God’s love to our
community.
In Steve Sjogren’s book, 101 Ways to Reach
Your Community, he states the good news is that it doesn’t take an
amazing skill to do significant works of outreach ministry. In fact, it only
takes small things – faithful acts of outreach done again and again – to
make a difference. People simply aren’t
catapulted into a relationship with Christ; rather, they take small, progressive,
steady steps. The scriptures say that we are like sheep. Sheep nibble their way
from one point to another. The apostle Paul said we are to plant and water
seeds, but ultimately God is the one who does the harvesting work.
The Servant Evangelism Leadership Team has
selected its first few projects to begin planting those seeds. Each of the projects will require only two
hours of your time and will begin with a 30-minute orientation followed by an
hour to carry out the actual project. After the project we will reassemble for
30 minutes for the wrap-up and to share experiences. Everyone can help on
these projects. Please contact the coordinator of the project that
interests you.
·
Sun., March 17 Servant
Evangelism will be introduced to the congregation during the service.
·
Sat., March 23 Jelly
bean distribution -- Bev Wells, coordinator (440) 572-1415
·
Sat., April 13 Car
window washing -- Phil Weisbrod, coordinator (330) 220-7556
·
Sat., May 11 Carnation
distribution -- Connie Border (440) 572-0503 & Elaine Byrd (440) 572-9920,
coordinators
·
Sat., June 15 Water
bottle distribution in the park -- Mark Hotz, coordinator (330) 225-2632
Calling
all blood donors!
The church and community
need you on Saturday, March 9th from 9 am to 2 pm when our church
will host an American Red Cross blood drive.
You are needed to donate blood whether you are a first time donor, occasional donor, or lifetime donor. By donating a pint of blood you can save up to four person’s lives. Hospitals are caring for sicker patients – and sicker patients means more blood transfusions are needed. We need you to help replenish the blood supply.
You can donate blood even if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, have had a baby over six weeks ago, or receive allergy shots. Bring a list of your medications with you.
Volunteers are also needed to help run the blood drive. We need people to register donors, watch the canteen, and to prepare snacks for the blood donors. Please call Gail Spence at (440) 238-0178 if you can help in any way.
Blood
pressures will be taken between services on Sunday, March 24. See you there!
Gail Spence & Betsy
Mowry
From the Pastor’s Study
“On Guard”
“Be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be
strong.” I
Corinthians 16:13
I was raised on a dairy farm. After several years of having
a calf and then a cow as 4H projects, I wanted a different animal. I pleaded
with my father to allow me to raise sheep. Finally he relented.
But having sheep on a farm oriented towards cattle proved
difficult. The fences around the fields were high so that the cattle could not
crawl over them and get out. Sheep, however, managed to work their way under
those fences and, instead of chasing cattle around the field, we now had sheep
that were getting out with regularity. While we were keeping the cattle in
check, the sheep were able to run loose.
The Apostle Paul, in our scripture above, tells us that we
need to be watchful, always on guard. We must stand firm in our faith.
Unfortunately, our own spiritual lives often reflect the same dilemma as having
cows and sheep in the same pasture. We gird ourselves up for a situation or we
work on a problem only to find that, while we were placing all of our energy in
one situation, another one got out of hand.
My journey of faith has often been one where God reveals a
particular issue for my life. I look at that issue through prayer; I work on
that issue in regards to spiritual teaching; I seek God’s help. And just about
the time I think the issue has finally been resolved or my life has been
changed, I either (1) have a new issue revealed to me or (2) find that an old
issue that I thought was already managed has erupted again.
As Christians we dare not become so at ease with our lives
that we fail to be on guard. Constantly, evil wants to chart its course within
our lives. We must never find ourselves relaxed in the soul. The attack is
always taking place against our spiritual life. There can be no rest. We must
always be watchful in spiritual matters.
The temptation is to think that once we have arrived at a
certain state, no longer do we need to concentrate upon our faith. But the
scripture reminds us that we must constantly stand firm. This is not something
that takes place once, but is an ongoing, everyday activity. Our faith can be
eroded by challenges that come against it. Our devotion can give way to subtle
influences. Our disciplined life can become chaotic once we stop our prayer
time or Bible study or Christian fellowship or worship. If we are not
constantly on guard, we might find our spiritual lives disheveled.
So let us be careful, because while we may be working on one
spiritual issue, we might find the rest of our life loose in the field. Be on
guard, constantly be watching for those things which might pull us away from
the grace of the Lord.
Almighty God, keep me watchful and constantly alert so that
I might remain firm in my faith. Amen.
Rev. Ron Mowry
From Pastor Paula’s desk
By His Wounds
“Surely he
took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken
by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our
transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought
us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:4-5
As a
child did you ever fall and come running home with a skinned knee or
elbow? Perhaps it was a result of learning to ride your first two-wheeled
bike or trying to skate or even play hopscotch. I have a scar on my knee
from such an event in my own life. Do you remember the adults in your
life telling you not to scratch the area or bump it, because the result might
be a bleeding knee or elbow? I still remember my Mom cleaning all
the little stones and cinders out of my knee wound only after I removed my hand
for her to take a peek.
Many of
us have scars which are a result of wounds. Some scars are a result of a
physical wound, others arise in response to harsh words or comments, and others
are a consequence of our own behavior and even sometimes that of another.
We often become like children wanting to cover up the hurt. We do not
want anyone to see or know our pain.
Jesus
knows our pain. In the last days of his life he was flogged and beaten.
Denied and rejected. His wounds were many. In the pain, he did not try to
hide. As he hung there on the cross, he endured the pain, he felt the
sting of the human body. He experienced the sting of rejection, even when
he felt his Father had turned his back on him.
Because
of the wounds and the pain Jesus suffered we are healed. We are healed
from the past, we are healed from the words that cut, we are healed physically,
we are healed from the sins which keep us locked up. Jesus did not cover up his
wounds but he carried them to the cross, with ours, that we might be Healed,
that we might have Life!
Celebrate
New Life in Him!
Pastor Paula Koch
Strongsville
UMC Book Club
The Book
Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 12:30 pm in the
parlor. All are invited to participate in the discussion and fellowship. Bring
a sack lunch and an open mind. Dessert will be provided.
Reading
List - March thru July 2002
March
(classic) The Hobbitt by J. R. R. Tolkien
April
(non-fiction) Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes
May
(mystery) Never Preach Past Noon by Edie Claire
June
(bestseller) The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen
July (Christian fiction) Redeeming
Love by Francine Rivers
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because
the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to
bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release
from darkness for the prisoners...” Isaiah 61:1
Friday
Fellowship
This month’s Friday Fellowship has been moved to March 22nd
(the 4th Friday). Please
mark your calendars and join us at the Senior Center at noon for lunch. Our
program will feature a book review by Joyce Quigley from the Strongsville
Library. All seniors are invited to
attend. See Betty Smith for
reservations.
March Birthdays
March 15 Tillie
Crawford, 88 years
March 20 Martha
Bennett
March 22 Joan
Chalfant, Irene Sprague
March 30 Dee
Lawson
March 31 Al
Turek
March Anniversaries
March 11 Donald
& Kiyomi Schultz, 49 years
March 25 Charles
& Marianne Waldrop, 57 years
Thought for the Day
“That which we do for
ourselves dies with us; that which we do for others, remains.”
Rustad Library
The Rustad Library has
received a very special book from a very special class. The Logos
Preschool Class has donated Does God Know How to Tie Shoes?
by Nancy Carlstrom to share with the church family.
Thank you to Jordan, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Kristen, Kathleen, Caleb, Kyle,
Zachary, Nicholas, and their teachers for this inspirational
addition to our children’s section.
Many
thanks to Friday Fellowship for purchasing memorial books in the names of Pearl
Emch and Lillian Rieder. Gift From The Sea by
Anne Morrow Lindbergh is a book of meditations on youth, age, love, marriage
and life. The Russian Word For Snow by Janis Newman is
the compelling story of a woman going to Russia to adopt a child. Both
books can be found in the new books section of the library.
Sometimers
The Sometimers have had a request for a return visit to the home where
there are so many unique, coin-operated machines. The people have graciously agreed to open their home to us on
March 23. The Strongsville bus will leave our parking lot at 6:30 pm. Later, we
will stop at Malley’s for ice cream. Make
your reservations with Betty Smith no later than March 18. One dollar holds
your seat on the bus. Join us for an opportunity to see this most interesting
and unusual collection.
M ’n M’s
Grab your beach towels, sandals, and beach cover-ups and
meet us at the beach (the church atrium) on March 16th at 7:00
pm! To save your spot on the beach,
call Butch & Barb Krivos at 238-3194.
Don’t forget that May will be our
service project.
Please be our guest for The United Methodist Women Annual
Spring Luncheon
Wednesday, March 20
12:00 Noon, Tiber Hall
Special guest speaker
Rev. Dr. Roger Skelley-Watts
Cleveland District United Methodist Church
“Finding Involvement in Cleveland Area Missions”
Luncheon cost: $5.00
Donation at the door
Reservations: Call Judi
Tompkins, 572-5752 Or church office, 238-6135
Strongsville United Methodist Women: Who
are we?
The
United Methodist Women was started nearly 100 years ago by several ladies
in Boston wanting to help missionaries across the seas.
Today, the UMWomen
has grown to include not just women in Boston but worldwide. Their
purpose is not only fundraising, but growth in spirit, education and
intellect. The members are also able to gain leadership skills, be
involved in mission, as well as being able to meet and share ideas with other
women.
Membership is open
to anyone interested in committing herself to the purpose of the group and
participating in the activities.
The Strongsville
UMWomen have been an important part of this congregation for over 50
years. Our activities include annual fund-raisers such as the sale of
Easter candy, a rummage sale, a soup luncheon, and presently, a cookbook
sale.
We also have
monthly meetings for social concerns as well as social activities. Lydia Circle meets on
the first Thursday afternoon and Elizabeth Circle
traditionally meets the first Monday (however that is not the case in
March.) A third group, Hannah Circle, is forming and will meet on the
fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 pm.
(See more details for each circle following this article).
We invite you to join us in promoting mission work
here and abroad.
Pat Boyette,
President
Nancy Dawson,
VP
Ardeth Szabo, Secretary
Karen Muskoff, Treasurer
Easter Candy now on sale!
Please be sure to check out the UMW's Easter Candy
form! Homemade candy is available in bite-size pieces by the box or shaped in
the popular spring designs to fill those baskets.
Order forms are available in Narthex or church
office. Place your order by March 10th and pick it up on Palm
Sunday, March 24th.
Coming in April! Attic to Cellar
Rummage Sale!
Please start saving your "give-aways"
for our annual sale. We cannot collect the items in March, but starting April 1st,
we will be happy to have you drop them off at the church.
Lydia
Circle
The ladies of Lydia Circle
will meet March 7 in Tiber Hall at 12:30 pm for a time of “prayer and
self-denial.”
You may bring a lunch. Coffee will be available.
Betty Berry, 238-6495 or Grace Kellner, 234-0938
Elizabeth
Circle
Elizabeth
Circle will be meeting Sunday, March 10 at
5:30 pm in Tiber Hall to make that delicious, mouth-watering Easter
candy available to the congregation.
We are in
need of your crockpot! If you can lend us yours, please bring it to
church that Sunday morning (with your name on it) and leave it in the
kitchen. We are in need of 15 pots.
We also
invite all interested women of the church to join us for this fun
occasion. RSVP: Karen
Muskoff 572-1084
Hannah
Circle
You are invited to join the
ladies of our new UM Women's circle, Hannah Circle, on the fourth Monday of
each month at 7:30 pm for a time of fellowship
and spiritual growth. Mark your calendar for the March 25th meeting
and check the Sunday bulletins for details. Talk to Jennifer Dettmer
(887-3993), Jennifer Hedinger (846-0390) or Chris Sheetz (427-9656) for more
information.
Save the Date for Mother-Daughter
Banquet
Attention Ladies of All Ages
Whether you're: Always a Daughter and Forever a Friend, Or
Always a Mother Whose love never ends…
We need you to mark Friday, May 10th
on your calendar and make plans to attend our Mother-Daughter Dinner. The
evening’s festivities will begin at 6:00 pm as we gather together for a
scrumptious meal and entertainment which should make you smile.
Watch the bulletin for details
about ticket sales. If you have any questions or if you would like to help
in the kitchen or in any other area, please call Ruth Brickley at 440-572-0535.
Logos
Hard to believe there are only a
few weeks of Logos remaining this semester! And that it's time to begin
preparing for the Fall semester (Sept. 5-Nov. 21) Has God been calling
YOU to serve Logos in a Leadership Role?
We're seeking co-directors and
area coordinators. Logos offers a wonderful training program for
interested volunteers! Please contact Deb or Jennie for more information.
The Fall Semester will kick off
the 10-year anniversary of Logos at SUMC! As we prepare for next year, we
need your thoughts and evaluations! Parents of children in Logos are
being asked to complete a brief survey with their child to see if we're meeting
the program objectives, and meeting your needs and expectations.
Please return your survey by March
21.
Thanks for your support!
Deb Oblisk
& Jennie DeNoble
846-2648 238-2477
Christian Education News
A couple of weeks ago I was at The WORD bookstore in Brunswick picking
up a present for my mother. I love to look around the store every time I
go in. So many inspirational things. A piece of heaven everywhere.
For some reason, I was drawn to a
box of prints. As I scanned through them I came across a picture of Jesus
and a small child enjoying the simplicity and beauty of a butterfly. How
precious was the image to me.
One of the first words my oldest
son Joshua was able to articulate was the word butterfly. He was
fascinated by the delicate creature. What fun we had together watching
butterflies fluttering here and there in the yard. The sight of a
butterfly brought joy and excitement to his face. That same sense of
wonder was portrayed in the picture I held in my hands at the bookstore.
In children's ministries we have
the same opportunity to share creation and the Creator with our little
ones. We in the education department thank God for the many volunteers
who share that wonder during Sunday School, Logos, and VBS at SUMC. If
you're not currently a part of children's ministries we'd like to invite you to
come and join the study of God's wonder with us.
Oh, and that picture I
mentioned? It's in my office. I hope you will be blessed by it too.
In Christ,
Debbie Burd,
Director Of Christian Education
Thank
You! Thank
You! Thank You! Thank You!
A Huge Thanks to COE for
sponsoring the Children's Ministries Event on January 27th. It was
wonderful! A special thanks to Jen Weisbrod and Holly Hotz and the Fourth
Grade class for blowing up the balloons and putting out the cookies for the
event. You are all appreciated!
Thanks to the several individuals
who responded to the request to make a long term commitment (a month or
more) to children's ministries on Sunday morning.
Thank you to Ted Hart of SUMC and
WEWS Channel 5 TV and Dave Arnold and Mike Zubek of WEWS Channel 5 TV for their
work on the Children's Ministries Video. Also, thanks to Larry Capuder
and Debbie Burd and everyone who was in the video. You did an awesome
job!
Looking Ahead…
All children's/youth ministry
volunteers are invited to a brunch seminar Sunday, March 3rd from
11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please bring a salad and side dish to share and your
own table service. Beverages will be provided.
Rev. Pamela Montieth, Associate
Director of the East Ohio Conference Council on Ministries, will speak on
Classroom Discipline. All teachers and helpers for Sunday School, Logos,
and Vacation Bible School are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to Debbie
Burd (238-6135).
If you are
interested in helping with Vacation Bible School this summer, please call Patty
Mendenhall at 846-6152 or Debbie Burd at 238-6135. VBS will be the
week of June 24th – 28th.
Join the “Pushing 30’s” on March 2nd
You are invited to fellowship with the PUSHING 30's on Saturday, March 2nd from 7 - 9pm. Pushing 30's is a social group designed for those in their late 20's thru 30's! Come join us at the church for an evening of fun and fellowship, of course with food! Please bring a snack food or pop to share!
Joys & Concerns of the
Congregation
Wedding
Congratulations to Jason Dublo
& Sarah Goodrich, who were married on February 16 at St. Paul’s United
Church of Christ in Navarre. Jason is
the son of Sandy & Ellen Dublo.
Births
We celebrate three births within
our church family:
Aidan Cole Short was born
February 1 to Blair & Joy Short.
Cole Andrew Joniak was born
February 2 to Kevin & Tracy Joniak.
Proud grandparents are Don & Betty Rahm.
Coral Elizabeth Kocsis was born
on February 12 to Todd & Cristyn Kocsis.
Proud grandparents are Ken & Judy Pew, Gerry Kocsis, and Bruce &
Jean Kocsis.
Congratulations to all!
Baptisms
We rejoice with the families of
the following children who were baptized on Sunday, February 10:
Emma Gabrielle Gruss, daughter
of William & Rebecca Gruss;
and Jonah Willard Van Lehn,
son of Dale & Jessica Van Lehn.
Deaths
Four members of our congregation entered
the church triumphant during the past month.
Deepest sympathy to the family of Margaret
Ginn, who died on January 19 at Elyria Methodist Village. Margaret was a
former missionary doctor who served with her late husband, Wes, at Red Bird
Mission and in India.
Helga Morrison passed
away on January 27. Helga was active in
our Education Ministry, especially the Logos program, where she developed and
taught the Kindergarten curriculum.
Deepest sympathy to her husband, Jim Morrison, and daughter Jessica Sara
and family.
Marjorie Hill passed
away on January 25, and we extend deepest sympathy to her family. Marge was involved in the Music Ministry of
our church for over 30 years. She began our bell choir, The Crossroads Ringers,
and directed it for many years.
Deepest sympathy to the family of
Ed Spieth, who died on February 6.
Ed was active at the Senior Center and in our Friday Fellowship. For over 20 years he provided the service of
helping seniors prepare their tax returns at the Senior Center.
The prayers and sympathy of the
congregation are also extended to Mildred Hagy and family upon the death
of her brother, Marvin Double, on January 25; to Jim & Elaine Shoaf
and family upon the death of Jim’s father, George, on January 24; and to Steve
& Cathy Early and family upon the death of Cathy’s aunt, Evelyn Weiss,
on February 6.
From our church’s mailbox
Dear Congregation,
I wanted to thank everyone for their prayers for
my two-year-old daughter, Erica, during her ear surgery last week. I would
also like to say a special thank you to Rev. Ron for his phone calls, prayers
and concern. He always finds the time to reach out when you need it most.
Again, thanks to all who helped us through the surgery.
Barb Black
Dear Church Family,
Thank you so much for your prayers, cards, phone calls and
visits. Surgery was a success, thanks
be to God. Special thanks to Rev. Ron
and Pastor Paula for their many visits and prayers.
Russ & Ginny McKee
Dear Rev. Ron, Pastor Paula, and church members,
Thank you so much for welcoming our son, Cole Andrew. We
appreciate the hospital visit, the home-cooked meal, and all of your warm
wishes and prayers. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and blessings!
Tracy, Kevin & Cole Joniak
Dear Church Family,
We can’t thank you enough for the many prayers and cards
during Mom’s (Helga Morrison) 3-year battle with the cancer, Multiple
Myeloma. It was a long, hard battle and
she is at peace now.
Jessica Sara and Jim Morrison
Rebecca, Bethany and John Sara
Dear Congregation,
Thanks to all my church family at SUMC for the cards,
visits, and gifts while I was at home recuperating from surgery. Thanks to Rev.
Mowry for the visits he made to me in the hospital.
God Bless all of you,
Glenora Elgin
Springtime is a time of rebirth and celebration, especially
for the earth. Though Earth Day is held
only once a year, around April 20th, people need to be reminded on a
regular basis how to better treat and take care of the earth.
In one day, one person uses 120 pounds of natural resources, including fuels used for transportation, paper in books that that are read, food that is consumed, and clothes that are worn (Northwest Environmental Watch). Some of the resources end up being disposed of in a landfill and will never be seen again.
To raise public awareness about finding alternatives to
wasting natural resources, the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District is
conducting a “Re-Use Your Rubbish Contest” for county residents. We want to know how you’re re-using your
trash. Send us your re-use item’s description, its new use, and where located
in your house or apartment. Included
your name, age, address and phone number, and send to Kathleen Rocco, SWD, 323
Lakeside Avenue, Suite 400, Cleveland, OH 44113 (or submit to krocco@www.cuyahoga.oh.us) by
Tuesday, April 30.
The adult grand prize is a clock made from recycled steel
and book covers, and the youth grand prize is a CD book made from computer
parts. For more information on this contest, Earth Day ideas for schools, and
recycling information, check out www.cuyahogaswd.org.
On Sunday, March 17 from 2 to 5 pm, the East Ohio Conference
is hosting a Health Fair sponsored by the General Board of Global Ministries at
First United Methodist Church in Akron.
The mission of the health fair is to raise awareness of breast and
prostate cancers. Free information, healthy snacks, screenings, and holistic
health demonstrations will be available.
Bishop Judith Craig, retired, West Conference, will offer her personal testimony as a breast cancer survivor at the health fair. Other inspirational speakers will include Mr. Dick Payne, East Ohio Conference Lay Leader; Rev. Dr. Ken Ehrman, Pastor; Rev. Frances Dailey, Berea Children’s Home and Family Services; and Helen Petsher, Fohl UMC.
Souled Out
Something to Think About
by Greg
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He
will lift you up.” James
4:10
I used to think that a humble person always walked with his
head down, and never really said much of anything. But the more I studied this
scripture, and the more I listened to other people’s interpretation of this
scripture, the Holy Spirit began to correct my false understanding of humility.
Just because a person is quiet in nature, doesn’t mean he’s humble.
So what does it mean to be humble? Look up a few verses from
James 4 and find out. Verse 7 says, “Therefore submit to God.” That’s humility.
Submission means to place yourself under someone’s authority. To be humble
means to completely place yourself under God’s authority. In other words, if we
place ourselves completely under God’s authority, He will lift us up.
If you look up Philippians 2:8, you’ll find that even Jesus
humbled himself before the Father. The verse talks about Jesus being obedient
even to the point of death. That’s important...don’t miss it. He was obedient.
In order to humble yourself before the Lord, you must place yourself completely
under His authority. In order to maintain that humble relationship with the
Lord, you must be obedient. In order to know how to obey His Word, you must
know His Word. It must be written on your heart. In order to have the Word
written on your heart, you must spend time in the Word on a daily basis. I
wrote a saying in the front of my Bible that says, “We forget what we read once,
but we remember what we ponder.”
Now let’s
look at James 4:10 again with what we now understand; “Place yourself under
God’s authority by knowing His Word and obeying it; knowing His will and
following it, and He will lift you up.”
March
Youth Calendar
Friday, March 1st
Friday Fest - 9:00 - 11:00pm
Tiber Hall
Saturday, March 2nd
Youth Service Projects -
1:00 - 7:00pm
Sunday, March 3rd
Souled Out - 6:30 - 8:00pm
How Daniel Got So Buff
(Greg)
Sunday, March 10th
Souled Out - 6:30 - 8:00pm
Life Mission Statement
(Greg)
Monday, March 11th
Youth Bible Study - 7:00 -
8:00pm
Friday, March 15th
Friday Fest - 9:00 - 11:00pm
Tiber Hall
Friday, March 15 thru
Sunday, March 17th
Middle
School Retreat
Sunday, March 17th
Souled Out - 6:30 - 8:00pm
Domestic Abuse (Debbie Burd)
Sunday, March 24th
Youth Ministry Team Meeting
5:00 - 6:15pm
Sunday, March 24th
Souled Out - 6:30 - 8:00pm
Domestic Abuse (Debbie Burd)
Monday, March 25th
Youth Bible Study - 7:00 -
8:00pm
Tuesday, March 26th
Cory Kitchen - 3:30pm
Talk to Mrs. Peck (572-6008)
Sunday, March 31st
Easter Sunrise Service
6:30am in Bonnie Park
For more information about any of these
activities, call Greg at the church (238-6135) or check the youth bulletin
board in the atrium.
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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