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| Hope United Methodist Church E-News March 2010 |
Greetings!
Sunday, March 28, 2010 - Palm Sunday
Services at 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
On Palm Sunday, we celebrate the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ
into Jerusalem, the week before his death and resurrection. This marks the beginning of Holy Week, which concludes on Easter
Sunday.
The Bible reveals that when Jesus entered Jerusalem, the crowds
greeted him with waving palm branches, and by covering his path with
palm branches. Immediately following this great time of celebration in
the ministry of Jesus, he begins his journey to the cross.
Thursday, April 1, 2010 - Maundy Thursday
Service at 7:00 p.m.
The day before Good Friday is called Maundy Thursday. The word "Maundy"
comes from the Latin word mandatum, which means "commandment." In the
gospel of John, Jesus makes this statement during the Last Supper: "I am
with you only a little longer. ... I give you a new commandment, that
you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one
another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you
have love for one another" (John 13:33-35, NRSV).
Maundy
Thursday should always be a time of sharing with others, showing loving
concern for one another, and partaking of Holy Communion. That is what
the Lord asked of his disciples and asks of us.
Friday, April 2, 2010 - Good Friday
Service at 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday is observed on the Friday before Easter
Sunday. On this day Christians commemorate the passion, or suffering,
and death on the cross of the Lord, Jesus Christ.
Easter Sunday - Sunday, April 4, 2010
Sunrise Service - 6:30 a.m.
Traditional Service - 9:00 a.m.
Contemporary Service - 11:00 a.m. |
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Many of you may have seen
me. Some of you have heard me
speak. A few of us have had some laughs
together in the last few weeks. Now, as
I have come on staff at Hope Church as the Youth Discipleship Director, I am
excited to see what cool things God has in store for all of us as we do ministry
together at Hope! Matter of fact, do you
know that the word "HOPE" occurs 174 times in the Bible (at least in the New
International Version - NIV). One of my
favorite passages about hope is found in Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans
I have for you', declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you a hope and a future".
So, as I begin my time as your leader, I hope you will find our time,
experiences, lessons, and service valuable and worthwhile. But most of all, I pray that your HOPE is
truly in the Lord - "Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me and I
will listen to you. You will seek Me and
find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord",
(Jeremiah 29:12-14a).
Marching With Madness For Jesus!
Josh
joshfunk@hopeunitedmethodist.com
419-873-5391 (home); 419-877-5232 (office)
Here's
What's Happening In March
Sunday Nights:
Big Gathering - Sunday, March
7th @ 4:30 PM (at church)
Small Gatherings - Sunday,
March 14th @ 4:30 PM (in homes)
5th/6th Graders with Kevin Herman &
Bobbi Vaughan
7th/8th Graders with Kathy Winters and
Matt Zwyer
9th/10th Graders with Karen & Ed
Helton
11th/12th Graders with Josh Funk (and Ann
Ebbert)
No Gatherings on 21st
and 28th
Wednesday Nights:
"24 Hours That Changed The World" @ 7 PM each week through April 7th
W.E.W. - Wednesday Evening Worship - March 17th @ 6 - 8 PM (potluck,
worship, study)
Senior High Blitz 2010:
1 Day Retreat - "Expect The
Unexpected" - Saturday the 20th @ Trinity Evangelical UMC, Upper
Sandusky. Cost = $10/person. Leave Hope @ 7:45 AM; Return @ 7:00 PM. Bring your friends! See Josh for registration forms/payment. Deadline is Thursday, March 18th!
Future Events To Put On Your Calendar
Now:
Middle School/Junior High Blitz 2010 = 1 Day Retreat @
Hope! 9:15a - 5p; Cost =
$10/person! Bring your friends! See Josh for registration forms. Deadline is tax day, April 15th!
30 Hour Famine = Friday, April 23rd &
Saturday, April 24th - a fun night & a day of helping others!
"Elevate" - Middle School/Junior High Summer Camp =
July 5-10 at Camp Glen, Tiffin, Ohio
Senior High Mission Trip to Hurricane, West Virginia =
July 25-31
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Save The Dates!
(Meetings & Things)
Click here for March Calendar to see all the events at Hope. The schedule is subject to change without notice.
March 1:
12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Bible Study
March 2:
10:00 a.m. Day Care Bible Story with Grandpa Joe
4:30 p.m .Guitar Lessons
7:00 p.m. Board of
Trustees
7:00 p.m. Youth Board
7:00 p.m. Financial Peace Univ.
7:00 p.m. MMT Practice
March 3:
11:30 a.m. Community Luncheon
12:30 p.m. Lenten Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Lenten Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Unchained Practice
March 4: 10:30 a.m. Day Care Chapel
1:00 p.m. Quilts of Love
6:45 p.m. Bell Choir
7:30 p.m. Senior Choir
March 5:
World Day of Prayer
March 6:
9:00 a.m. Co-Ed Community Basketball League
March 7:
Third Sunday in Lent
9:00 a.m. Traditional Service
10:00 a.m. Orchestra Rehearsal
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service w/Sunday School
4:30 p.m. Youth Group
March 8:
12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Bible Study
March 9:
4:30 p.m. Guitar Lessons
7:00 p.m. Financial Peace University
7:00 p.m. MMT Practice
7:30 p.m. Administrative Council Meeting
March 10:
10:00 a.m. Day Care Bible Story with Carol Roach
11:30 a.m. Community Luncheon
12:30 p.m. Lenten Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Lenten Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Unchained Practice
March 11:
10:30 a.m. Day Care Chapel
1:00 p.m. Quilts of Love
2:00 p.m. Congregational Care Team
6:45 p.m. Bell Choir
7:30 p.m. Senior Choir
March 13:
9:00 a.m. Community Basketball League
March 14:
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Daylight Savings
9:00 a.m. Traditional Service
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service w/Sunday School
March 15:
12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Bible Study
6:00 p.m. UMW Retreat at Oak Openings
March 16:
10:00 a.m. Day Care Bible Story with Kelly Pieh
4:30 p.m. Guitar Lessons
7:00 p.m. Financial Peace University
7:00 p.m. MMT Practice
7:30 p.m. Family Ministry Team
7:30 p.m. Staff-Parish Meeting
8:00 p.m. Unchained Practice
March 17:
11:30 a.m. Community Luncheon
6:00 p.m. Potluck
7:00 p.m. Worship
March 18:
10:30 a.m. Day Care Chapel
1:00 p.m. Quilts of Love
6:45 p.m. Bell Choir
7:30 p.m. Senior Choir
March 20:
First day of Spring!!!
High School Retreat
8:30 a.m. Great Food for All Pickup
10:00 a.m. Easter Extravaganza
March 21:
Fifth Sunday in Lent
9:00 a.m. Traditional Service
10:10 a.m. Confirmation Mentor Meeting
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service
March 22:
12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Bible Study
March 23:
4:30 p.m. Guitar Lessons
7:00 p.m. Financial Peace University
7:00 p.m. MMT Practice
7:30 p.m. Day Care Board
March 24:
10:00 a.m. Day Care Bible Story with Carol Stansfield
11:30 a.m. Community Luncheon
12:30 p.m. Lenten Bible Story
7:00 p.m. Lenten Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Unchained Practice
March 25:
10:30 a.m. Day Care Chapel
1:00 p.m. Quilts of Love
6:45 p.m. Bell Choir
7:30 p.m. Senior Choir
March 28:
Palm Sunday
March 29:
12:30 p.m. Brown Bag Bible Study
March 30:
10:00 a.m. Day Care Bible Story
4:30 p.m. Guitar Lessons
7:00 p.m. Financial Peace University
7:00 p.m. MMT Practice
March 31
11:30 a.m. Community Luncheon
12:30 p.m. Lenten Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Lenten Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Unchained Practice
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March Ministers
Sun., March 7
Key Person:
Ed Golding
9:00 a.m.
Acolyte:
Mallory Herman
Ushers:
Brian Scott, Joe Stader, Tim & Carol Stansfield
Greeters:
Randy & Pam Croson
Coffee Host:
Jennifer Herman
11:00 a.m.
Ushers: Beki Jacobs, Bill Hann, Geary & Dawn Belzung
Greeters:
Don & Carol Horen
Coffee Host:
Rose Pieh
Sun., March 14
Key Person:
Rob Nicely
9:00 a.m.
Acolyte:
Levi Schutt
Liturgist: Jean Schutt
Ushers:
Brian & Lana Scott, Judy Carter, Darrel Limes
Greeters:
Randy & Pam Croson
Coffee Host:
Diane McCreery and Melinda Grant
11:00 am.
Ushers: Lee, Eric & Evan Zelina, Brian Scott
Greeters: Steve, Kathy, Elizabeth, Allison & Jimmy Winters
Coffee Host:
Larry Palmer
9:00 a.m.
Acolyte:
Robbie Nicely
Liturgist: Bobbi Vaughan
Ushers: Bob & Pat Sands, Jake Haynes, Ted Rondeau
Greeters:
Clarence & Alyce Richardson
Coffee Host: Pam Croson
11:00 a.m.
Ushers: Joe & Marilyn Warner, Clif & Emma Vaughan
Communion Ushers: Tim Yoder, Kathy & Steve Winters, Tim Yoder
Greeters: Clarence & Alyce Richardson
Coffee Host:
Nicole McLeary
Sun., March 28
Key Person:
Joe Stader
9:00 a.m.
Liturgist: Joe Stader
Ushers: Rick Raabe, Pam & Rick Lukachek, Carolyn Patchin
Greeters: Carol Roach
Coffee Host: Bob & Pat Sands
11:00 a.m.
Ushers: Steve & Kathy Winters, Mandy & Jessica Myers
Greeters:
Carol Roach
Coffee Host:
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March Birthdays
2 - Alex Giest
4 - Brooke Koltz
5 - Matt Kemp
6 - Jerry Stedman
6 - Ann Ebbert
7 - Grant Yoder
8 - Lorrie Nicely
9 - Sally Jodry
9 - Lesley Morris
10 -Kellie Tilton
11 -Lynn Dickey
13 -Don Horen
15 -Marie Terry
16 -Caleb Schofield
17 -Dave Schofield
17 -Mark Gorey
19 -Robin Gould
20 -Paul Miller
21 -Laurie Ferguson
21 -Bryon McCluer
22 -Mike Warner
22 -Trevor Pieh
23 -Allen Kuck
24 -Ellen Gerber
24 -Aaron Hoover
24 -Lauren Spieth
24 -Erin Spieth
25 -Harold Savage
25 -Eleanora Koltz
26 -Tom Gorey
27 -Eulalie Haas
28 -Mike Scott
29 -Linda Palmer
30 -Dick Schaller
30 -Pam Mayer
30 -Jenny Bethel
31 -Naomi Kuebler
31 -Brian Lutton
March Anniversaries
3/06/1948
Orville/Mary Bucher
3/08/1987
Terry/Barb Zimmerman 3/12/1988
Rod/Lesley Morris
3/19/1988
Bryan/Kelly Pieh
3/20/1993
Bryon/Becky McCluer
3/30/1985
Harold/Nancy Savage |
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Lent is a time to prepare for Easter. It
is a necessary prelude. The death and resurrection of Christ are true whether or not I prepare for
Easter, however, without my heart and life being ready, I may not experience
the depth and power of Christ's death and resurrection. Please take time to consider how you will
prepare your heart for Christ's gracious action of the Cross.
Lenten Season Study
 No single event in human history has received more attention
than the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. In this Lenten season
study, we are guided through the last twenty-four hours of Jesus' life. Each
week is designed to help us experience and understand the significance of
Jesus' suffering and death in a way we have never done before. Whether you are
a long-time Christian or simply curious about the story of Christ's
crucifixion, you are invited to join us throughout Lent in retracing the last
24 hours of Jesus' life.
Opportunities to join with others at Hope Church
throughout Lent:
Wednesday Afternoon Study at 12:30pm Come for lunch and stay for the Bible Study!Wednesday evening Study at 7 pm (child
care is provided)
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Each week, we will study through DVD and
discussion, the previous Sunday's sermon topic
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Following are dates and topics:
Lenten series:
The Garden of Gethsemane - March 3
Condemned by the Righteous - March 10
Jesus, Barabbas, and Pilate - March 17 (this is also a Wednesday Evening
Worship)
The Torture and Humiliation of the King - March 24
The Crucifixion - March 31
Christ the Victor - April 7
Please contact
Pastor Tom or Ann Ebbert if you have any questions.
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Great Food For All
 Hope is hosting a new program in which you can purchase $60-$80 worth of name brand quality food for only $30.
This low cost food ministry is open to ALL, and everyone looking after their food budget is encouraged to participate. We want to serve our church family community as well as the larger Anthony Wayne area community with this program, so if you know of someone who would be interested in the Great Food for All purchasing program, send them this way! Make sure to stop at the information table in the fellowship hall this Sunday to find out more about the volunteer opportunities that this ministry will have available as well as find out how you can place an order! Check it out at www.greatfoodforall.comQuestions? See Lynda Hunt or call her at 419-877-0309. |
Easter Extravaganza
 Join us on March 20 for the annual Easter Extravaganga
from 10am-12 pm. The extravaganza will feature games, entertainment and more! We
are in need on individually wrapped candy for this event, please put your
donation in the box labeled Easter Extravaganza in the Fellowship Hall. We are
also looking for volunteers to man the stations for this event. Contact Pam
Croson for more details.
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UMW Women's Retreat
It
is time once again to consider attending the Annual Women's Retreat sponsored
by the United Methodist Women. As we
have in the past we will hold this special event at Oak Openings Lodge. We will
begin at 6:00 P.M. on
Monday, March 15, with fellowship time. Dinner will be served at 6:30 and the program will follow at
about 7:30. This year our program is titled
"Purseonality!" and will be led by Pam Lukachek. There will be music, fun, fellowship, and
spiritual growth, all in one special evening!
Joyce
Aldred will be taking reservations on February 28 and March 7. You can also call her at 419-877-0952. Reservation deadline is March 10. Cost will be $12.00 per person.
_________________________________________________ Women's Retreat, March 15, 2010, 6:00 P.M. Name _________________________________
Phone or E-mail_________________________ Number of Guests________________________ Name/s of Guests ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Cost per person: $12.00 Total $_______________ |
The Friendly Center We will be collecting filled plastic Easter eggs for Friendly Center. There will
be a container in the fellowship hall after February 28th. Please
fill the eggs with wrapped candy and they should be at the church by 8AM
Tuesday, March 9th. Thank You! If you have any questions, please
contact Jean Vaughan or Melinda Grant.
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The Clothing Closet will be closed through March 20th to get ready for Spring items!
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Save the Date!
 The Mother and Daughter Brunch will be held on May 8. Details will be in future newsletters and in the bulletins. |
Mission Team
The mission
team continues to support the West Ohio Conference Mexican Partnership with the
Oriental Methodist Conference in Mexico. Again this includes the following
areas: Casa de Misericordia Orphanage, Templo Alluya Methodist Church, The
Nuevo Progreso Clinic and Hosting a delegation from Mexico to Ohio. These areas
are West Ohio Advanced Special offerings.
The mission
team is sponsoring a mission of the month for March which is UMCOR. UMCOR as
you know helps with many disasters in the US as well abroad. The team wishes to
thank you for this support.
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BIBLE QUIZ
 An Old Testament prophet wrote the following words about Jesus: "He was
oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; like a
lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its
shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth."
Who wrote those words?
A. Amos
B. Jonah
C. Jeremiah
D. Isaiah
Answer: (See chapter 53, verse 7)
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Sincerely,
Connie Limes
Communications Coordinator
Hope United Methodist Church
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