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Weekly info May 9th

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Good morning (soon to be afternoon),
WELL have been trying to send you all the info since about 9 Am , so we see how that has been going.
Hopefully will be able to remember all activities and get them listed.

Let's start off with some thank youssssss -
TO Sara, Joyce and everyone else who helped with the National Day of Prayer on May 5th
To all those whop helped with the Bluegrass Musician Appreciation Dinner on May 6th
To Ed Johnson our main cook and all the wonderful men who helped prepare and serve the
Mother's Day Lunch.  There was something for everyone including chocolate dipped
strawberries.


Wed May 11th - 5:30 PM Herd and Flock
6 Pm - Choir Practice
6:30 PM Praise Team
Thurs May 12th - 6:45 PM - Scout Roundtable Meeting
Fri May 13th - Bluegrass 7 PM
THANKS AGAIN TO ALL WHO HELPED LAST WEEK WITH THE MUSICIAN
APPRECIATION DINNER - THE SWISS STEAK WAS A BIG HIT (and if you missed the dinner
you really missed a great meal)
Sat May 14th - Men's Breakfast and Bible Study - Breakfasts served 8 AM
Indians Faith Day HAS BEEN CANCELLED
5 PM - Jamfest 3:16 - Tonight youth are raising funds to help a family who
lost a son in a shooting. Donations for the "causes" at Jamfest are always
welcome and appreciated.  Menu is hot dogs and other goodies.
Sun May 15th - Worship and Sunday School as usual
SPR will meet after 11 Am worship
VBS - any interested volunteers - there will be a meeting after the 11 AM
worship today.  Pam Oberholtzer is coordinating.   IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE
MEETING BUT WANT to help, let Pam know.
Mon May 16th - 7 PM Disciple I class
DISCIPLE II is not meeting tonight
Tues May 17th - 11 AM Bible Study with Pastor John
6:30 PM - Scouts
wed May 18th - 5:30 PM HERD AND FLOCK - Last night for MYF - then will go into summer  routine
Pam will keep all posted about activities - Don't forget MYF handles the 6 summer
Bluegrass nights.
6 PM - Choir Practice
6:30 PM - Praise Team
Thurs May 19th - 6:30 PM Community Fest Meeting - If you are involved, please plan on attending,
will be doing coordination and updating for Community Fest on June 25th
Fri Mat 20th - Bluegrass 7 PM - LAST REGULAR Night of Bluegrass

Other information we gotta list:
May 22nd Cloverleaf High School Baccalaureate 2 PM here at the church
May 28th - Pancake (and sausage) Breakfast  8AM - Noon here at the church
Suggestion donations:  Adults - $5.00; Children 3-11 $2.50 and children under 2 FREE
Funds will be used toward offsetting expenses for Community Fest
May 29th - 25th Liberty Concert at Lodi UMC - at 7 PM
Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7:30 PM at Lodi UMC (and refreshments are served after
rehearsals)Veterans will be honored and you still have time to submit photos.  Anyone
is welcome to come and participate in the rehearsals).  A flier with all information
is posted on the community bulletin board.
May 30th - Lafayette Township Memorial Day Parade begins at 2 PM - after the parade there is a program at
gazebo in the center of town AND there will be pie and ice cream available after the
program concludes.
The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from our Lafayette  church march in both the Chatham Parade
and Lafayette Parade.

That should be enough activity information to send you into overlead for a while.
Now if that wasn't enough we have. . .
Community Fest June 25th from Noon to 6 PM
Auction  begins at 1 PM (and only goes one hour) - Auction donations are still being accepted
Missions is having our usual Rummage Sale (which is really a giveaway).  This year we will
be inside in the Lance Room - Donations re being accepted now.  If you have questions, you
can contact Ann (330-635-3698) or Lynette (330-769-7525).

OK - Done? Let's hope so.  If I forgot something let me.

Enjoy the sunshine and warmth AND NO RAIN FOR AT LEAST 24 hrs (maybe)!
God's love abounds and his blessings are endless,
Blessings,
Ann

Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 May 2011 21:55
 

Weekly info May 2nd

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Good evening all,
Here's what up for events:
TOMORROW May 5th - National Day of Prayer Service
Noon in the Lance Room, lite luncheon served afterwards
all are invited to attend - service will be about an hour
or so (if you are on time constraints and want to try to attend)
Friday - Bluegrass Appreciation Dinner - Swiss Steak 'n Fixins - served 5:30 - 8 PM
Suggested donation $7.00/dinner. Currently could use some help
from 7-9 PM.  If you can volunteer contact Linda Bertram (330-416-9091 by phone
or text)
Sunday sees worship services and Sunday school as usual AND
Mother's Day Lunch will be served in the Lance Room after the 11 AM Worship service
Monday May 9th - BOARD OF MINISTRY 6 PM - watch your e-mail for minutes (will try to
make sure I attach them this time)
Disciple I & II will meet at 7 PM
Tuesday - 11AM Bible Study with Pastor John
6:30 PM Scouts
7 PM Cubs Scouts and Prayer Meeting
Wednesday - 5:30 Pm HERD AND FLOCK
6 PM Choir Practice
6:30 PM Praise Team
Thursday - 6:45 Pm Boy Scout Roundtable
Friday - Back to Bluegrass music starts at 7 PM
Saturday May 14th - Men's Breakfast 8 AM
Faith Day at the Indians Game - Tickets are $16/ea, sign up sheet in
the Narthex - not sure how much longer you have to sign up
JAMFEST 3:16 - Doors open at 5 PM

Other Items to note:
May 28th - Pancake and Sauge Breakfast at the church  8AM - Noon
Suggested donations:  Adults $5.00; Childred 3-11 $2.50   under 2 FREE
Proceeds raised will go to offset any expenses for the Community Fest June 25th
May 30th is the Lafayette Township Memorial Day Parade.  Cub Scouts and Scouts participate
in the parade (starting at 2 PM) and      the church float may be making an appearance also.
The parade concludes at the gazebo with a ceremony honoring the war veterans.  All are welcome to
attend.  We also entice you with a pie/ice cream festivity after the ceremonies are completed.

June 11th - Matthew 25 Coalition 5K Run and Fund Walk - Held in Seville starting the
the Seville United Methodist church  race starts at 8:30AM.  This is a fund raising
event for Matthew 25 to "help the least of these brethren" with rent, utilities, auto
fuel, prescription and employment/education expenses.  Matthew 25 is a group of 20 area churches
serving mainly southern medina county.  Brochures about the coalition are available on request
throughthe office.
You can also register for the race online
http://www.active.com/running/seville-oh/matthew-25-5k-race-2011

June 25th - Community Fest - begins at Noon enda at 6 PM.
Lots of stuff - see fliers in the church.  There are bands, food, games for kids, and there will
be the church auction at 1PM (only lasting an hour).  Missions is having our usual Rummage
Sale (which is really a giveaway) and donations will be accepted after May 15th.  Any questions
can be directed to Lynette Broggini (330-769-7525) or Ann Kenski thru the church office
330-725-6176 (if not there can leave a message).

There is a new feature with this newletter.  The Firelands District sends out a newsletter every month
and it is an attachment with our weekly news.  Newletter is in pdf format so I think most of you can
open it.

I think that's it - hey what about that sunshine today and even now.  God's wonders are shining through
on us.

Have a great evening,
Blessings,
ann

Last Updated on Thursday, 05 May 2011 11:40
 

Weekly info Jan 3rd

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Good morning, now evening, all,
Tried to send this information yesterday, but I did not get a confirming copy and had trouble with original transmission.  Made some chanes and going back to the old format so we should be back on track next week.  (Yes, Mary I tried to correct all the spelling errors, but my computer is old and the operator even older.

The attachment is the January/February 2011 newsletter (and yes I know some of you cannot open it).  The calendar will be a separate e-mail because we (actually me)were having errors with data input.  There are "hard copies available at the church in the rolling blue cart; if you need a copy sent to you, please e-mail or call DON'T TELL ME BECAUSE I WILL FORGET.

Now on to the news:
1/7/11 - Friday - Bluegrass is back on music starts at 7 PM
1/8/11 - Sat  8 AM   Men's Breakfast - Plan to come for food
and great fellowship.  Welcome and Thank you Dave
Oberholtzer for taking this position.
7 PM Saturday is Jamfest 3:16.  Reports are January
Jamfest had over 150 youth in attendance.
Refreshments available by donation.
1/9/11 Sunday schedule back in place
9 AM - Temple Worshop
10 AM - Sunday School teens & adults- LADIES MEETING
11 AM - Contemporary Worship - Sunday school ages 4- 5th
grade
Noonish - Taking Down the Greens
12:30 PM - Youth Worship
1/10/11 - MOnday  6 PM Board of Ministry - we welcome Jim Wilson
as the new Lay Leader.  THERE WILL BE NO DISCIPLE II
CLASS TONIGHT.
7 PM - Disciple I and PSR Classes
1/11/11 - Tuesday - 11 Am Bible Study with Pator John
6:30 PM Scouts
7 PM Cub Scouts, Prayer
1/12/11 - Wednesday  5:30 PM HERD AND FLOCK
6 PM Choir Practice
6:30 PM Praise Team
1/13/11 - Thursday  6:45 PM Boy Scout Roundtable

That takes us thru another week BUT other evnts to note include:
Jan 16th - Sunday - Noonish Casserole Cook Off and
Cornerstone COnnection
Jan 23rd - RESCHEDULED Scout Pancake Breakfast 8 AM - 1 PM
Tickets needed - see Heather Osborn
Jan 30th - MYF carry Out Lunch.

If I have forgotten something, please let me know as I usually do.
Stay warm and remember to Thank God for all we have.
Blessings,
Ann

 

Weekly info Dec 27th

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Good afternoon all,
Office is closed this week.
Will be in periodically to check messages.  Worship times as normal next Sunday January 2, 2011.
Cub Scout Pack Meeting at 3 PM Sunday Jan 2nd.
Finance meeting, all scouts and choir wer cancelled this week.
Deadline for newletter information is today? (Jim picked today, if not good let me know).
Congratulations to Jessi Pascal and Jeremy Davis - their weeding is December 30th.
We extend our sympathies to the family of John Corpus (Megan McKee's grandfather).  He went to be with the Lord early this morning.

Have a safe,Happy New Year!
Many blessings, take a moment and thank God for each one of them.
Stay warm, enjoy the sunshine.
Ann

 

Weekly info Dec 20th

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Good morning all,
Information for the week.  Things are slowed down due to the holidays, so here's what we have:

Christmas Eve Worship at 7 PM with a Birthday celebration for Jesus to follow.
December 25th - Mer5ry Christmas to all!
Sunday December 26th - ONE WORSHIP SERVICE AT 10 AM
Monday Dec. 27th - Disciple II at 6 PM, Disciple I at 7 PM
Tuesday Dec. 28th - 11 AM Bible Study with Pastor John
FINANCE MEETING IN THE EVENING AS ADVISED
(WALL SAYS 6 PM- MOST MEETING LATELY HAVE BEEN AT 6:30PM)
No Scouts tonight
Wednesday Dec. 29th - 5 PM Wedding Rehearsal
NO CHOIR PRACTICE
6:30 PM Praise Team
Thursday December 30th - 6 PM Pascal/Davis Wedding and Reception
Friday December 31st - Office Closed
January 1, 2011 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Sunday January 2, 2011 - Back to regular schedules...
9AM - Temple Worship Service
10AM - Sunday School (teens and Adults), Trustee Meeting
11 AM - Contemporary Worship Service
12:30 PM Youth Worship Service
3 PM - Cub Scout Pack Meeting

That's all for this week.
Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas!
Ann

 
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Youth Group
Wed Feb 08 @ 7:00PM - 08:00PM
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