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Mason UMC
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6315 Mason-Montgomery Road
Mason, OH 45040
513.398.4741
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Mason UMC Staff
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Lead Pastor
Pastor of Discipleship & Congregational Care
Esperanza Viva Pastor
Music Director
(Traditional Worship)
Contemporary Worship Director & Office Mgr.
Children's & Youth
Choir Director
Natalie Woodrow
Keyboardist
David Skvorak
Director of Communication
Treasurer
Financial Secretary
Nursery Director
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Greetings, MUMC Friends!
I'm going to keep these beginnings brief for a while, as long as the newsletter stays this long... It is so important that you guys read as much of this as you can!
IMPORTANT NOTE: The directories are finally in! Pick yours up at the welcome desk on Sunday. We only have enough to hand out one for each family pictured, so give your name at the desk, and they will get you yours. Unfortunately, we will not have extras.
We are blessed to be an extremely active church, with many studies, outreaches, and other events happening throughout the year. I hope you are involved, and stay involved, because this is what makes the church alive. It's not Sunday worships... it's what happens outside of the hour you are "supposed" to be here.
I'm going to leave you with a line from Dale's blog this week. Be sure to check the whole thing out!
"Where can you offer a kind word, a blessing, a renewing gesture of God's presence?"
Peace,
Ben Wong
Director of Communications
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| Pastor's Blog | | |
From Pastor Dale:
"Psalm 104 verse 30 says of God, 'when you send forth your spirit, they (all creation) are created; and you renew the face of the (earth).'
I want to share these paragraphs which I read earlier this week:
The message of the Spirit is abundance, not scarcity. So how should the church today take this message into the streets? Last fall, our nation was locked in a highly contentious presidential campaign, with anxiety running high as Republicans and Democrats scrambled for every precious vote in an attempt to gain victory for their candidate. The election was a zero-sum game, with every vote for one party being a loss for the other..."
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| Upcoming Dates | | |
Apr. 14 - UMW Meeting
May 4 - Women's Ice Cream Social
May 5 - MUMC Variety Show
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| Prayer Requests | | |
For God's Healing:
- Jeno DeArco, sister of Pastor Edinson DeArco, who is hospitalized in Colombia
- Ed Michaels at home
- Dot Miller at Cedar Village
- Debbie Kendall at home
- Evelyn Landen who has been hospitalized in Cleveland Clinic
- Millie Osgood at home
- Randy Young's friends Jan Kuntz and Aaron Faulkner
For God's Peace:
- Melody Hubley whose mother passed away on Friday, April 5th
For God's Care for those in the Military:
- Josh Barshinger who is stationed at Ft Knox and expects to be deployed in 90 days
- Chris Resio
If you would like to submit a prayer request, or be added to our prayer chain, please email us at office@masonumc.org |
| A Disciple's Path | | |
A Disciple's Path is a small group open to everyone interested in learning about church membership and/or what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ here at Mason UMC. Jane and Dave Doster, along with Pastor Lisa, are facilitating the group that will meet on Tuesdays, 6-7 pm, starting April 9th, for seven weeks.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Pastor Lisa who can give you study and work books to get started! This is a journey that will give you tools and community to bolster your own pathway of living as Christ's disciple!
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| Unbinding Your Soul | |
If you are interested in test driving Christian friendship, discussion, community, and prayer consider being a part of "Unbinding the Soul." A four week experience beginning April 16 7-8:30 p.m. Whether you are a well-traveled follower of Jesus, new to faith, not sure about God at all, or an alumni of Unbinding the Heart, you will want to prayerfully consider this short-term group. Come with your questions and an open heart and mind. If you want more info you can contact Pastor Dale Lykins.
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| UMW News | |
Would you like input on how UMW distributes the sales funds? If so, please come to our next UMW meeting on April 14, 12:15 pm in Room 8. We will discuss the requests and vote on it at this meeting. All women of the church are invited to participate.
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| "Forgiveness" Follow-up | | |
You are invited to participate in a study of Adam Hamilton's book, Forgiveness, for four Sunday evenings during the Easter season. Kathy Savage will lead and facilitate conversation on April 7 and 21 and May 5 and 19 at 6-7 pm. If you need a book, please contact the church office. Together we will study, pray, and encourage one another along our journeys of forgiveness.
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| Hats Off to Spring! | | |
All women and daughters are invited to the "Hats Off to Spring" Ice cream social at Mason UMC!
For just $3, you can purchase a ticket to the social on May 4th, from 12:30pm - 2:00 pm. Tickets will be available in the Narthex after each service on Sunday, until April 28.
Dress is casual, and there will be fun and entertainment for all ages! For more information, contact Donna Mcbeath (398-5453) or Helen Voorhis (398-6275).
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| Stephen Ministry Training Update | | |
One of our recent Stephen Ministry training classes explored one of the more common situations in which they may minister - caring for those experiencing grief. They learned about the shock, recoil, and rebuilding stages of grief and what forms of caregiving are right at each stage. They also look at the many types of losses - in addition to the death of a loved one - that can cause grief and how they can provide care in those instances also.
Please pray for our Stephen Ministry trainees and the uniquely Christian caregiving ministry they are entering.
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| UMC Missions Update | | |
- FAITH Ministries (emergency relief for local families)
- Hispanic Ministries (working with Hamilton Mission and Esperanza Viva)
- Water Wells, reforestation, and sanitation for impoverished people in Nicaragua
- Disaster relief through UMCOR and the global United Methodist Church
In addition to needing funds these mission priorities need you. God calls us to use our resources to serve the least and the lost with our gifts, our prayers, and our service.
For the next 2 Sundays, April 14th and 21st, there will be Missions Giving envelopes in the Sunday bulletin. Please make a financial contribution to Missions in these envelopes (or mark your checks "for Missions") and then drop it in the collection plate or send to the church. In addition to your financial giving to missions, your prayers and your willingness to serve in community with others are also needed. Watch your bulletin, e-news, and the informational screens at church for ways you can personally respond. Next up is a Matthew 25 Ministries service day, April 27th.
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| Matthew 25 Ministries | | |
April 27, 9:00-11:00 am
Invite your friends, neighbors, and coworkers to join us in serving others at Matthew 25 Ministries. Sign up by calling the church office or go to www.masonumc.org/ministries and send an email to help us tell the staff at Matthew 25 how many to expect.
We will be packing and sorting clothes and other items for those in need around the world. Work can be tailored to all ages and abilities.
Meet at the church at 8:30 am to carpool to the Blue Ash facility (or meet us there at 11060 Kenwood Rd.).
Can't make this date? Plan on coming to one of the other MUMC-Matthew25 service dates, Jun 22, July 27, Aug 24, Sept 28, Oct 26, and Nov 23.
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| 6th Annual Variety Show | |
Youth and adults are excited and busy preparing for Mason UMC's 6th annual Variety Show fundraising event on May 5th from 5-8 p.m. The evening will be full of great Italian food, a silent and live auction, and lively entertainment. Be sure to save the date!
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Vacation Bible School will be here soon! Registration for both participants and volunteers is LIVE on the Mason UMC website. Just click the picture above!
We had such a blast last year, we hope you can join us for "Kingdom Rock: Stand Strong for God" on July 8 - 12th! Questions? Contact Sue Hamilton: 222-9121 or suezq48@hotmail.com
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| Magical Moments Preschool | |
Magical Moments Preschool is now registering for the 2013-2014 School Year. We offer 2 or 3 day classes for 3-year olds, Pre-K Classes that are 3 or 4 days a week, and an extended day that runs 4 days a week. The extended day class includes an hour of literacy.
Please contact us if you would like a tour of the school or have questions at 513-459-9426 or by e-mail at
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| Kroger Community Rewards | |
Thanks to your support, Mason UMC receives about $800 every three months from the Kroger Community Rewards program, based on how much we spend at Kroger. To keep these donations to the church coming, you must re-enroll in the program each year, and use your Kroger Plus card when you shop at Kroger.
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| MUMC Online Stores | | |
Pictured here, you can see Pastor Dale in one of the new Mason UMC shirts! You can choose from a multitude of shirts on our online Land's End store. Click here to go to our store!
Once there, you can choose any of their products and have our logo embroidered on it! If you need any help, feel free to ask Dale, Pat B., or Ben!
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