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Education 
Adult
Small Groups.
Throughout the year, we offer small group Bible studies that
run from a few weeks to a six months. They are offered at various times and days
throughout the week. Youth
Ministries
Every Wednesday night,
6:30 to 8:00
P.M.,
from September to May,
we offer the Turning Point Youth Ministries.
Youth from Kindergarten to Seniors in high school are welcomed to attend.
We have a short worship and praise service, followed by a time of small groups
and a snack in Anstine Hall. Be sure to stop by the church for our student and
youth ministries program. Check out the music, the multi-media and discover a
place where you can just hang out and be. Questions
If
you have questions, suggestions, or comments, we would like to hear from you.
Please give us a call.
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Events
Greetings !
And just like that, we entered the month of March.the promise of spring. It
doesn't look like it as I put together this little note. But rest assured
spring is going to happen! You can also rest assured that we have plenty of
great things going on here at the church in the month of March. Here's
hoping you'll be part of what's going on!
l. Work Day!
We're having a work day on Saturday, March 6th, from 8:00 to 12:00. Our main
objective is to finish the folding walls in Anstine Hall. Apart from that,
there are a just a few minor details that we'll look into. If you're
interested in showing up and helping, please do so.
2. Ohio Northern University's "Sun's Rays":
We have a singing group from ONU joining us on Sunday, March 14th during
morning worship service. They'll do a wide variety of songs and, having seen
them at ONU, I know they're great! Following the service we'll be hosting a
pot-luck carry in for the students so they can be reminded of what real food
tastes like. So please join us for the service and lunch. Bring along a
favorite hot dish and dessert and be prepared to have great fun and
fellowship.
3.
Membership Induction Service
:
On Sunday, March 21st we're inducting our 2010 HUMC Membership class. We
have 8 persons joining the church: Don Antram and his daughter, Alyssa;
Nathan and Rita Thatcher; Matt and Ashtyn Jackson, and Don and Karla
Stevens. Welcome aboard!
4. Tons of Love Food Drive!
Who can forget the excitement and enjoyment of last year's food drive? Our
goal was 4 tons. We fell short by just a few hundred pounds. Needless to
say, I really want to see us get past that 4 ton mark this year. So, here's
our plan of attack: We're going to donate non-perishable food items through
the 6 weeks of Lent. Upon making your offering, please bring the food items
to the church and place them at the altar. Following our Palm Sunday
service, we'll pass on all the food to the United Christian Services Food
Pantry, located in Lakeview. Let's all do our part this year!
5. Daylight Savings Time!
Don't forget that we spring ahead on Sunday, March 14th. I would hate to see
anyone miss church and the ONU singers because they forgot to set their time
pieces ahead one hour.
6. Other Stuff.
Administrative Board: Monday, March 8th, 6:00 PM @ the church.
Daily Bread: Tuesday, March 23rd, 4:30 PM @ the Eagles Annex, north side of
Indian Lake.
Trustees: Thursday, March 25th, 6:00 PM @ the church.
Staff Pastor Parish Relations: Monday, March 29th, 6:00 PM @ the church.
7. Holy Week and Easter in April!
Just a heads up that Easter is the first Sunday of April this year, 4/4/10.
I thought it would be helpful to alert everyone to our Holy Week Schedule
now.
Maundy Thursday Service: Thursday, April 1st @ the church. Time TBA. We will
once again partake in the Seder Meal.
Good Friday: From 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM, Pastor B will be in the sanctuary
offering communion and prayer to anyone who can attend. There is no set time
for this. Rather, if you would like to receive the elements, please feel
free to come at any time during the hour. Furthermore, since it is Good
Friday, the day we remember Christ's crucifixion, I want to challenge you to
fast through your lunch, pending your health is capable.
Easter Sunrise Breakfast: Beginning at 9:30 AM, The HUMC will be hosting a
hot breakfast with all the fixings! It's free and should be a great prelude
the worship service at 11:00. One of our adult small groups, in conjunction
with the Burnt Bagel staff, will once again volunteer their time and effort
to serve the breakfast. Thanks to everyone who makes this breakfast
possible!
8. REVEAL Spiritual Survey:
If you remember, we at The HUMC signed on to be part of a 3 year study to measure the spiritual growth of the people in the church, and how the church, staff/pastor and programming helps or hinders you in your journey. We're getting ready to take our second round of on-line surveys starting in April. If you have access to a computer and can get online, you can take this survey. You'll need to give yourself at least 30 minutes as it will do a lot of probing. But the results from last year's survey proves that this is some of the best time you can give to God and the church. With that said, be looking for more details starting on Sunda morning.
Peace to all, PBM
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Reverend
Bryan and family
