United
Methodist
Church
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage PAID
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Permit #77
1108 Steel Road
Havertown, PA 19083-3211
March 2015
The Messenger
Return Service Requested
2015 Lenten Series
Wednesday Evenings from 7:00-8:00
Simple Supper ~ Sacred Sign
Reflection on Communion
February 25 • March 4 • March 11
March 18 • March 25
Worship News
“The Messenger” is published 11 times a year by Hope United Methodist Church,
located at Steel and Eagle Roads in Havertown. Worship each Sunday begins at
11:00 am and includes Childcare and Children’s Sunday School. Each week, Adult
Sunday School meets at 9:45 a.m. and Youth Sunday School at 10:00 am.
Our Pastor, James F. McIntire, can be reached by calling the church office,
610.446.3351 or his cell phone, 267-257-9541 or by Email at
[email protected].
The church office hours regularly are
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All are welcome to join us at any service or special event.
Learn more about us at our website: www.HavHopeUMC.org
Catch the Spirit!
News From Outreach
Heifer Project will run during the
month of March and April. This is
our opportunity to change many
lives through gifts that are shared
in areas devastated by poverty.
More information to follow.
Pat Cutillo/
Doris Peabody
Co-Chairpersons
Outreach Committee
As in past years we will purchase flowers for the Living
Cross at Easter but if anyone would like to bring special flowers from their garden or purchase their own
flowers for loved ones you
are welcome to do so.
The
Sanctuary
candelabras are once again in need of
cleaning. If you wish to take one home
before Easter it would be very much
appreciated.
Please contact Gloria Downs.
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March Schedule
Communion Sunday - Guest
Preacher Rev. Dr. Karyn Wiseman
Discover Hope: Parents &
Caregivers 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Bible & Brunch 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Rehearsal for Hope Children &
Youth Choir at 6:30 p.m. in
Jones Chapel
Guest Preacher
Reverend David Brown
Rehearsal for Hope Children &
Youth Choir at 6:30 p.m.
Lenten Series 7:00 p.m.
Rev. Mary Grey Emmett, Preaching
Trustees Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Rehearsal for Hope Children &
Youth Choir at 6:30 p.m.
Food Bank 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Guest Preacher
Reverend Dr. Karyn Wiseman
Christian Education Meeting
1:00 p.m. after Worship
Finance Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Last week of Lenten Series at
Hope UMC – 7:00 p.m.
Palm Sunday –
Baptism of Courtney Grob
Hope’s Children & Youth Choir
to perform at Worship Service
Bible Study on Fridays at
1:00 p.m. in the Roush Room
Ultimate Wellness held every
Tuesday &Thursday 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Girl Scout Troop – Meet every second
Tuesday of the month in first floor
Sunday School Room
Serving in March
LAY READER
1 J. Miles
8 P. Cutillo
15 J. Emmett
22 D. Romero
29 D. AmEisen
(Palm Sunday)
USHERS
1 W. Irving
8 J. Engler, R. Brunner,
J. Deegan
15 M. Cosgrove,
N. Lewandowski
22 W. Hoyle, W. Irving
29 J. Engler, D. Molnar,
J. Hoyle, P. Cutillo
OFFERING COUNTERS
1 J. Engler, C. Hoffmann
8 P. Jacobs, R. Brunner
15 M. Cosgrove,
L. Magro, D. AmEisen
22 L. Medica, H. Scheck
29 J. Engler, C. Hoffman
ACOLYTES
1 A. Mattoon
8 A. Stangoky
15 T.J. Osborne
22 M. G. Popky
29 N. Stango
(Palm Sunday)
GREETERS - We need
Volunteers to be Greeters!
Are you available for 15
minutes before worship to
greet? Thank you!
TBA - 1 8 15 22 29
CHILDCARE: K. Kramer
COMMUNION STEWARD
FOR MARCH:
D. Molnar and L. Magro
Thank you for
Volunteering!
Friday, March 6 is
World Day of
Prayer
2015.
World Day of
Prayer is an ecumenical celebration of informed
prayer and prayerful action. Join in
the prayer service
written by the women of The Bahamas, which draws us into
a study of Jesus’ radical love as he washes the disciples’ feet.
The service will be held at St. Denis Church, 2401 St. Denis
Lane, Havertown, PA on Friday, March 6 at 1:30 p.m.
World
Day of
Prayer
Participants are needed from our churches to lead the service. Church women from our churches and the community
are invited to a time of preparation for the service on the
previous Friday, Feb. 27 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at St. Denis
Church. At that time we will assign parts and organize.
Please call Rev. Mary Jane Kirby with questions.
YOUTH & FAMILY
MINISTRIES
(See Lauren’s newsletter for details)
Sunday Giving Envelopes
are available for pick-up in the back of the Narthex. If
you are able to deliver envelopes to shut-ins or anyone you know that does not attend services regularly
we would be most grateful. Envelopes are used so all
contributions can be recorded and credited to your
end of year contribution statement. Thank you.
Kids, Teens, and In-betweens
The Spark
Feb. 22,
12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Fuel for Families
Ignite
Feb. 27,
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Discover Hope
March 1,
12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Parents and Caregivers
Bible and Brunch
March 1,
12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
March Birthdays
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Alex Stango
Grayce Rinehimer
Kim Federowicz
Emma Wojnovich
Alex Merrell
Cynthia Popow
Jackie Martin
Lisa Osborne
Amelia Wojnovich
Don Roush
Erica Oslak
John Emmett
Jodi Deegan
Michael O’Donnell
Leah Mariani
Kayla Brooks
Dorothy Wolfe
Tom Reisch, Jr.
John Schott, Jr.
Daniel Mariani
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Elizabeth McKelvey
has often touted the
good work the Food
Bank team does in
facilitating this project that is close to
our hearts. What
she fails to mention
(and she wouldn’t) is
how much time, energy and organizational
skills she herself contributes on a regular
basis. She is the nucleus of this project - as
Mary Grey so competently was before her.
Kudos to both of these folks for talking the
lead on guiding us through the ongoing
operation of the the Hope Food Bank.
Condolences
We wish to express our
deepest sympathy to
William Nickerson in the
passing of his mother Helen
Nickerson. Please keep Bill
in your prayers at this time.
With Heartfelt Appreciation
Many thanks to all who sent condolences and took
part in my mother Helen Nickerson’s funeral service
at Hope UMC. Thank you to Reverend Mary Grey
Emmett for the beautiful service and tribute to my
mother. I am most appreciative.
Thank you,
William Nickerson
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Breakfast Cereal
Pancake Mix & Syrup
Peanut Butter
Jelly/Jams/Preserves
Instant Oatmeal Packets
Baby Diapers
Infant Formula (milk based)
Coffee (instant & ground)
Sugar/Flour
HOPE UMC IS SELLING
GIFT CARDS TO SUPPORT
OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Please consider support of
the Capital Campaign
through use of the Shop With Script Program.
You can benefit Hope through purchase of a
large inventory of Gift Cards. It’s a win for
The Wesleyan Circle wish to “Thank” everyone
who made soup and those who bought soup
for their Annual Home-made Soup Sale
Fundraiser. It was a great success.
WESLEYAN CIRCLE NEWS
The next Wesleyan Circle meeting is being
held at the home of Cassie Popky on Friday,
February 27th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
SUNDAY SCHOOL
We are open the third Saturday of each month, 1:00 - 3:00pm
When donating, the following items would be very much appreciated in
helping us to sustain the Food Bank. Remember - No Glass Containers
Toilet Tissue
Facial Tissue
Paper Towels
Plastic Wrap & Aluminum Foil
Plastic Bags
Fruit Juice
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
Rice
Hamburger Helper/Tuna Helper
MANY THANKS FROM
WESLEYAN CIRCLE
Powdered Milk
Cooking Oil
Mustard/Ketchup/Mayonnaise
(medium sizes)
Canned Tuna or Chicken
Shampoo & Body Wash
Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
Laundry & Dish Detergent
Deodorant (Men’s & Women’s)
all. No extra cost to you and benefit to Hope.
Purchase can be made by one of three methods: Sign up for a Family Account at
http://www.shopwithscrip.com/ Enrollment Code
– 73A8EB3D34865
E-mail your order to [email protected]
or call Joanne Miles 610-449-9864 or the
church office 610-446-3351.
We continue to need volunteers, so please
consider signing up for a morning at
http://www..signupgenius.com/go/10c0b48aa
a62da6f85-childrens
Please share that link with others!
CASSEROLES FOR THE HOMELESS
The second Tuesday of each month casseroles
for St. John Hospice are made in the Thomas
Hall kitchen, thanks to Kathy Reisch and her
helpers. Casseroles are prepared at 7:30 p.m.
all volunteers are welcome.
Altar Flowers Request
for 2015
If you have missed the sign-up sheet in the
Narthex for Altar Flowers please fill out
this form and either mail/or bring to the
Church Office.
DATE REQUESTED: _____________
PRESENTED BY:
___________________________________
IN MEMORY OF:
___________________________________
IN HONOR OF:
___________________________________
If the Altar is not available for the date you
request, the Church Office will contact you
for an alternative date. The cost of flowers is $35.00 unless notified otherwise.
SIGN UP SHEETS ON NARTHEX TABLE
Please take a few moments and look at the following sheets: Altar Flowers and Bulletin
Sponsors and last but not least the “Sunday
Greeters” list. The Church Office usually begs
for volunteers to be a greeter. Take a look at all
the lists to see if there are dates that you would
like to dedicate bulletins or Altar Flowers to
loved ones and be a greeter. Thank you!!
Almost Over....
Easter Flowers & Plants
Easter Flowers & Plants
ALL EASTER PLANT ORDERS MUST BE PLACED WITH CAROLYN SHAW, OR THE CHURCH OFFICE
BY SUNDAY, March 29, 2015. The cost this year is still just $9.00 per plant. Please indicate your preference(s) below. YOUR PAYMENT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR ORDER! ALL CHECKS SHOULD
BE MADE PAYABLE TO: HOPE U.M.C. AND MARKED “FOR EASTER PLANTS.”
ALL EASTER PLANT ORDERS MUST BE PLACED WITH CAROLYN SHAW, OR THE CHURCH OFFICE
BY SUNDAY, March 29, 2015. The cost this year is still just $9.00 per plant. Please indicate your preference(s) below. YOUR PAYMENT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR ORDER! ALL CHECKS SHOULD
BE MADE PAYABLE TO: HOPE U.M.C. AND MARKED “FOR EASTER PLANTS.”
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM COMPLETELY.
PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE!
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM COMPLETELY.
PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE!
Questions? Contact the church office (446-3351)
Questions? Contact the church office (446-3351)
#_____ of EASTER LILLIES
. . . x $9.00 each =
($ amount)
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#_____ of EASTER LILLIES
. . . x $9.00 each =
($ amount)
__________________
#_____ of HYACINTHS
. . . x $9.00 each =
($ amount)
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#_____ of HYACINTHS
. . . x $9.00 each =
($ amount)
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#_____ of TULIPS
. . . x $9.00 each =
($ amount)
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#_____ of TULIPS
. . . x $9.00 each =
($ amount)
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#_____ of AZALEAS
. . . x $9.00 each =
($ amount)
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#_____ of AZALEAS
. . . x $9.00 each =
($ amount)
__________________
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In addition to and/or instead of a plant,
please accept my donation to be used
($ amount) mtoward decorations.
In addition to and/or instead of a plant,
please accept my donation to be used
($ amount) mtoward decorations.
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED
$ __________________
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED
*** PLEASE INDICATE ***
___________________
$ __________________
*** PLEASE INDICATE ***
PLEASE COMPLETE!
( ) I WILL PICK UP MY PLANT AFTER EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP
( ) PLEASE HOLD MY PLANT (S) FOR LATER PICK-UP
PLEASE COMPLETE!
( ) I WILL PICK UP MY PLANT AFTER EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP
( ) PLEASE HOLD MY PLANT (S) FOR LATER PICK-UP
PLANT PRESENTED BY: __________________________________________________________________
PLANT PRESENTED BY: __________________________________________________________________
( ) IN MEMORY OF:
__________________________________________________________________
( ) IN MEMORY OF:
__________________________________________________________________
( ) IN HONOR OF:
__________________________________________________________________
( ) IN HONOR OF:
__________________________________________________________________
Please note: Additional Easter Plant forms are available in the Narthex
Please note: Additional Easter Plant forms are available in the Narthex