Mid-Monthly E-News from Hope United Methodist Church

On January 10^th we kicked off a new season of Youth Group for kids aged 5^th grade through 12^th grade. Our schedule is 4 weeks "on" and then 2 weeks "off". We will meet here at the church on the 1^st and 3^rd Sunday of the four week schedule and at the home of the small group leaders on the 2^nd and 4^th Sundays. If you'd like more details, please stop by and chat with Ann Ebbert

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

umw The United Methodist Women will meet on January 18 beginning at 7:00 P.M. Our program will feature a guest speaker, Mary Michel, who is the CEO of "Journey of the Heart". This is an national organization whose mission is to provide a way for women whose hearts are wounded and broken to discover HOPE and Healing in their everyday lives. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Discipleship Opportunities - Winter/Spring 2010
Mondays - Brown Bag Bible Studies for Gals at 12:30.
Bring a sack lunch and study through the Gospel of
Luke with us this winter. Class begins January 18^th.

Tuesdays- Financial Peace University (SIGN UP IN
ADVANCE NEEDED - SIGN UP SESSIONS ARE TODAY,
January 10 at 10:10 and 12:10) This DVD driven class
leads us to learning about how to organize our
finances God's way. Classes start February 2^nd at 7pm.
Senior Studies - 4:00 pm - Small group learning for those "more mature" folks at Hope. Call Jon Fournier at 419-822-5384 for more information.

Wednesdays

Wednesday Evening Bible study at 7pm.
January 20 WEW (no study)
January 27 Philippians 2 (John 13:1-17)
Feb 3 Philippians 3 (2 Corinthians 4:7-18)
Feb 10 Philippians 4 (Matthew 6:25-31)
Feb 17 Ash Wednesday: 6pm dinner, 7pm worship service
Feb 24 "24 hours that Changed the World" by Adam Hamilton - The last supper
Mar 3 "24 hours that Changed the World" - The Garden of Gethsemane
Mar 10 "24 hours that Changed the World" - Condemned by the righteous
Mar 17 "24 hours that Changed the World" - Jesus, Barabbas & Pilate & WEW
(watch for more info on this evening)
Mar 24 "24 hours that Changed the World" - The torture & humiliation of the King
Mar 31 "24 hours that Changed the World" - The crucifixion
April 1 - Maundy Thursday 7 pm service with communion
April 2 - Good Friday 7 pm service
April 4 - Easter Sunday (Sun rise, 9 and 11 services)
April 7 "24 hours that Changed the World" - Christ the victor (final Lenten class)
April 14 (free night)
April 21 - WEW, 6pm dinner and 7pm worship
Beyond this date... 4 weeks of "Just walk across the room" by Bill Hybels

Saturdays- Date Night Club - Small
group Bible study and discussion for couples.
Call Patty or Jess Bringolf for more information
at 419-878-2202.
Sundays - Single Parenting - Small group Bible study and discussion for those parenting as singles.
Call Amanda Myers at 419-270-0329 for more information.

Wednesday Night Worship

Join in the spirit every third Wednesday (THIS WEDNESDAY January 20th is the next one) of the month as we eat together and then worship through music and prayer. Potluck starts at 6 pm. Please bring a main dish and a side or desert to share. Worship starts at 7 pm with Unchained leading the evening's service. The WEW monthly events are a great way to get to know the people who you attend church with each Sunday - we have more time to talk over dinner, share what is going on in our lives and then worship in a casual atmosphere. Come and be a part of the community at Hope!

Newsletter Report-Mission Team

2010 will bring about many changes for the mission team and our church. The mission team met on Wed. Oct. 28, 2009 and decided to change our approach to supporting missions by narrowing the number of projects we try to support, but having a greater impact on those that we do support. We would also like to give the people of Hope more opportunities for hands-on involvement in missions in addition to their financial support.

The team agreed to support the West Ohio Conference Mexican Partnership with the Oriental Methodist Conference. This partnership includes supporting the Nuevo Progresso Clinic, Casa de Misericordia Orphanage, Templo Aleluya Methodist Church , and Hosting Delegations from Mexico. There will be a work team going to Mexico in 2010 from the Maumee Watershed District to assist in building projects. At this time we do not have the date. Also we will support Jo Powers' Medical Mission team in October.

The team will continue to support the following: UMCOR in March, the AW Food Pantry, Friendly Center, the Red Bird Missionary Conference-Henderson Settlement, The United Methodist Children's Home, and the United Methodist Student Organization at Bowling Green University.

At this time The United Methodist Children's Home can be supported by giving $5.00 on the 5^th Sunday. The United Methodist Student Organization at BG continues to be in need of board members and to also provide meals at their gatherings.

If anyone is interested in mission trips, the Maumee Watershed District sponsors work teams to Henderson Settlement. Dates will follow as soon as we have them.

Bowling Green First UMC will sponsor a work team in March to the Hurricane Katrina area. Please see Louise McVicker if you are interested. There will be an informational meeting on January 31^st at 2PM at BG 1^st.

Hope will be assisting the Migrant Rest Center-PathStone near Liberty Center on April, 24^th in helping the center get ready for the farm workers.

There are many opportunities for Hope to participate in mission work. Please see one of our mission team members for any information.

Next mission meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 8 PM.

Mission Trip Information

Rev. Tom Moyer of First United Methodist of Bowling Green will be leading the 5^th annual trip to the Louisiana area to help with hurricane relief from the devastation left by Katrina and Rita. Please give prayerful consideration to joining many other United Methodists and several Hope volunteers on March 6-14. Please see Louise McVicker or attend an informational meeting at First on January 31 at 2:00pm for more details.

Family Ministries Events

Family Game Night

Board Games Join the Family Ministries Team on Saturday February 6 from 5:30-8:00 for a potluck and family game night. Bring a dish to share, (Last Name begins with A- H, main dish, I- O, side dish, P-Z dessert) and your favorite board game.

Watch for more information soon!

Easter Extravaganza March 20, Games, Activities, Entertainment.

Family Day at the Museum

Please do not use the sidewalks along the Christian Life Center, both East and West, during this Winter season. There are no ice guards on the roof and the ice slides down and we don't want anyone getting hurt. We hope to have signs up shortly.

Youth Ministries Soup and Salad

Luncheon Fund Raiser

Coming up at the end of February, there is an opportunity for anyone who would love to help support our youth in a special way. The Youth Ministries Team and their friends are hosting a luncheon after the 2^nd service on February 21^st that will not only include a wonderful Hope lunch, but also the opportunity to take part in a silent auction and hopefully hear some of our youth who like to perform for an audience. The proceeds from this afternoon event will be directed toward spring and summer activities such as 30 hour famine and migrant center work day, Junior high and Middle School camp and the youth mission trip.

What are some of the ways that you can be involved?

� Come eat lunch and make a free will donation

� Hang out and listen to our kids show off their talents and encourage them in the use of their gifts

� Donate some items (i.e. a gift basket, a week at your vacation home, a baked good per month, etc) for the silent auction

� Bid in the silent auction!

� Help cook or serve that day along side our youth

� Help set up or take down along side our youth

If you have a donation item or would like to help in the kitchen or set up crew, please contact Bill Bales at 419-460-4781 or by email at bill@aboutgolf.com

Thank you Hope Church for your continued support of your youth! We look forward to seeing on 2/21/10.

LEGACY KIT PROJECT

Have you ever thought about leaving a message to your family telling them about end of life decisions on your behalf? We may just have the right people and tools to help you.

In seven simple steps this free seminar can help you formulate your legacy for loved ones: Organ donation, insurance & financial, charitable contributions, legal documents, funeral plans/wishes, message to loved ones, and a spiritual narrative. A professional organizer kit is available for $16.50.

Mark you calendars to save the dates for one of these two sessions - January 27, 2010 or February 3, 2010 from 7pm-9pm in Waterville United Methodist Church fellowship hall.

Please call one of the following to register for one of these sessions:

Jim Page 419-877-0169 (jepagejr@sbcglobal.net)

Waterville UMC 419-878-3645

Kelsey Sczesny 419-250-0711

Prayer Requests

Please add to your prayers:

Members of Hope who are ill or recuperating:
Tyler Yoder Bob Ratliff Carol Simpson

Marcia Huff                   Jarred Wise    Megan Disher
Pat Stader                    Naomi Kuebler      Ed Golding

Friends and loved ones who are ill or recuperating:

Michelle Archambeau     Tom Martin    Nancy Osstifin
Jim Trapp Danny Hyatt Crystal Wagoner
Julie Kurtz    Joe Archambeau Curtis Borer
Heather Evans & Family Marlene Toepfer
Tammy Mouch Ramsey   Darren Fuller

Friends and loved ones in the military:

Ryan Porter            Cheryl Blackstone
Brett Weimer          Michael Rhoten
Major Joel Tanaka   David Atkinson USAF
Nick Herman           Kelly Waugh
Brent Cooper          Matt Werley
Phillip Householder   John McNutt
Larry Studer    Jake Rader
Michael Wheating    Zachary Adcock
Erin Allen               Kurt Hansbarger
Ben Early             Alan Sundheimer
Travis Richard       Matthew Keil
Billy Nossaman         Nathan Lerch
Melissa Lerch          Heather Laberdee
Timothy Ramirez      Mark Phillips
Evan Weideman       Stephanie Kuck
Quinn Logsdon        Chad Marzec
Jeff Wittmann         Peter McCallis

Connie Limes
Hope United Methodist Church