JOYS
and
CONCERNS
LENT 2015: "Re-Lent
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♥ Continued prayers for Daniel Yohe (Tim
Tryon’s cousin). 17 yr old High School
Senior, was hit in the face by a pitch and
suffered numerous facial fractures.
♥ Continued prayers for Sam & Drew
Greenfelder (Christy Bracken’s niece and
husband). Pregnant with their first baby,
who has been diagnosed with a terminal
illness.
MISSION & CORE VALUE STATEMENT
March 22, 2015
"At Richville UCC we are disciples sharing our faith to
make new disciples, so that we all will celebrate GOD
by living life to the fullest - growing in faith, love and
service with our families and community. "
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
♥ Continued prayers for Pam Lingrel (Jay
Moock’s mother in law). In a Specialty
Hospital Care approximately 6-8 weeks
while recuperating from infections and
surgery.
♥ Prayers for Chuck Girt (Jenny Lambert’s
dad). Has enlarged nodes in his colon. In
the hospital until Monday--having biopsy
and tests to determine if it’s cancer.
♥ Continued prayers for Larry Meyer. He is
still at Hanover House (Room C162).
...IN CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
OR BAPTISM?
For anyone curious about being baptized
or becoming a member of Richville UCC
or having their child baptized, please
contact Pastor Will at (330) 704-8350 or
email him at [email protected]
specifically in this regard.
(I Quit! What Will You Give Up On This Lent?)"
SUN
MON
23
Newsletter
Deadline
24
Camp Sunday
30
31
22
Sunday Schedule*
TUE
WED
25
26
Tuesday
Schedule*
Wednesday
Schedule*
Tuesday
Schedule*
April 1
Wednesday
Schedule*
29
Palm Sunday
Sunday Schedule*
Offering taken for One
Great Hour of Sharing
Belle Stahl (Doug Lautensleger’s grandmother)
Jonathan Boughman (Kim Boughman’s son)
Bonnie Jones (Leanne Treadway’s friend)
Sheryl Black (Violet Earl’s friend)
Gladys Burrier (Judy Gopp’s mom)
Don Huberty (Jen Schumacher’s dad)
Angela Mast (Jen Schumacher’s sister)
Blake Billier (Bonnie Willis’ nephew)
Heather (Friend of Sandy Provost)
Sharon Waldrop (Glenn & Betty Tipton’s daughter)
Dave Lamp (Friend of Christy Bracken)
Chris (Deb Tryon’s friend)
Megan (Diane Wilson’s daughter)
Randy Rhoades (Rich Griffin’s step-father)
Rose Griffin (Rich Griffin’s grandmother)
John Postel (Jane Gordon’s father)
Shelby White (friend of Dee Elliott)
Pam Lingrel (Jay Moock’s mother-in-law)
Annie Brechbuhler (Faith Black’s grandmother)
Emily Johnson (Gladys Johnson’s granddaughter)
Dan Jackson (Erica Montgomery Weiner’s brother in law)
Terry Nemeth (Sue Montgomery’s neighbor)
Nicholas Bailey
Diane Wilson
Shirley Kalleker
Jean Sundheimer
Janice Stetler
Emerie Wanzer
Jerry & Linda Risher
Don Perretta
AT HOME:
Sam Kolonchuk
Carolyn Stauffer
Mary Jo Purney
Trevor Kiko and Family
Debbie Ciesielczyk
Art Risher
Darlene Gottler
Newsletter
Mailed
AT RESIDENT FACILITIES:
Country Lawn:
Hazel Mattern
[Karen Barkheimer’s mother] (Room 201)
Inn at University Village:
Gloria Dressler
(Room 202) (330) 833-6490 direct line
Rita Waddell
[Kathy Dressler’s mother] (Room 103)
Allay Senior Care:
Denny Mowery
*Sunday Schedule
9:15 am
Adult Discussion Groups
10:30 am
Updates in the Life/Work of the Church
10:30 am
Worship
10:30 - 11:45 am Rotational Sunday School
Post Worship
(Children Dismissed from Worship)
Fellowship Hour
*Tuesday Schedule
10:00 - 10:45 am Staff Meeting
Pat Mingus
Hanover House:
Larry Meyer (Room C162)
PRAYER CHAIN: Please call Judy Gopp at (330) 477-6593 or the church office at (330) 832-1891 if you or a
member of your family is in the hospital or facing upcoming surgery. If you would like Pastor Will or someone
from Called 2 Care to serve home communion or if you would like a visit, please call the church office. For
pastoral emergencies, Pastor Will’s cell number is (330) 704-8350.
FRI
SAT
27
28
10:30 am
Easter Egg
Hunt
3
Good Friday
4
9:30 am
T.O.P.S
Kids Chorus Singing
during Worship
Please remember the following members and friends of Richville UCC with
your prayers, cards or visits. Complete addresses for the Resident Facilities
and Shut-In information is available on the bulletin board opposite the
church office. Please help us keep our prayer concern list up-to-date
and let us know if someone no longer needs to be on the list.
CONTINUING PRAYER FOR:
THU
*Wednesday Schedule
6:00 pm
RENEGADE GOSPEL Bible Study
7:00 pm
Bells
8:00 pm
Chancel Choir
2
Maundy Thursday
9:30 am
T.O.P.S
6:00 pm
Congregational
Soup Supper
6:30 pm
Maundy Thursday Service
Altar Flowers are given by the Tilton Family
in honor of Jill Tilton’s birthday
Announcements:
Jackie Schlemmer
(Financial Secretary)
Hospitality Team for this week is:
Welcome Center
Karen Provost
Head Usher:
Larry Bates
Ushers:
Tara Wiggins, Lily Stuart
Charles Stuart
Greeters:
Malena Cybak
Bell:
Charles Stuart
Acolytes:
Tara Wiggins, Lily Stuart
Worship Readers:
Braydon Noll, Lily Stuart
Fellowship Hour:
Diane Wilson
Crib/Nursery:
Jen Schumacher
March 15, 2015 Attendance:
Operating Fund Offering March 15, 2015:
Average Operating Fund Offering needed weekly for 2015:
**NEW CHURCH OFFICE HOURS**
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
7:00 pm
Good Friday
Service
Tuesday, Thursday:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
85
$4,500.00
$2,976.00
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TODAY IS SERVICE SUNDAY!
Our Sunday School kids will be participating in the
worship service. Kids Chorus will also be singing
“Lord I Lift Your Name on High”.
TODAY IS ALSO CAMP SUNDAY!
If you attended a church camp growing up or as an
adult, or if you have a t-shirt from a church group, you
were asked to wear it on this day!
It is also a great time to sign up
for church camp! Information
packets for Outdoor Ministries,
which include camp events,
dates, and registration forms,
can be found in the Welcome
Center.
IT’S AN 80TH BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION!
For today’s Fellowship Hour (after worship),
everyone is invited to join the Barkheimer family to
help celebrate Freda Barkheimer’s 80th birthday.
EASTER EGG
HUNT
Join us for the fun of an Easter
Egg Hunt on Saturday, March
28th from 10:30 - 12:00 PM!
Each family attending is asked
to bring one dozen hard-boiled
undyed eggs. We will color
eggs for the Easter Sunday sunrise breakfast, and
children will get to take some home.
Punch and cookies will also be served. Anyone who
would like to bake or donate cookies, please see
Amber Cybak or Jill Tilton.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
for Nick Bailey
A Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for
Nick Bailey will be held at the Perry
Grange on Saturday, March 28th from
8:00 - 11:00 AM. There will be basket
raffles galore! Tickets are $6 each, or
free for children under 3. See Jackie
Schlemmer to get your tickets!
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
Next Sunday, March 29th, we will be taking up
an offering for One Great Hour of Sharing. An
offering envelope will be provided in the bulletin.
Please give as you feel led.
God is still speaking through your gifts to One
Great Hour of Sharing. When you give to
OGHS through the United Church of Christ,
you will participate in a world-wide ministry of
helping people change their lives. A ministry
that carries God’s message of hope to people
in more than 138 countries, including the U.S.
by working with local, national and
international partners. Did you know OGHS
responds to disasters on average every 2.5
days, while it changes lives 365 days each
year?
Funds from the United Church of Christ’s
OGHS help families in the USA and across
the globe to recover from disasters - floods,
hurricanes, tornadoes and everyday disasters
of hunger and poverty. Your generous support
is needed.
Richville United Church of Christ will be hosting a
6 week class sponsored by the Eastern Ohio
Association of the United Church of Christ. The
class will be called INTRODUCTION TO
CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY, and will be taught by
Rev. Dr. Steve Johnson.
DESCRIPTION: A broad range of topics will be
discussed, but the focus will be on the central
ideas of Christian Theology: Christology (what
we believe about Jesus), the Doctrine of God and
the Trinity, the Doctrine of Creation, the nature of
the Holy Spirit and the nature and purpose of the
Church. Students will be expected to prepare
brief papers on these topics and will be expected
to engage their peers and the instructor in
vigorous conversation.
DATES: April 14 and 21, May 12 and 19, June 9
and 16 (all Tuesday nights)
TIME: 6:00 - 8:45 PM
CLASS FEE: $75.00
*REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2015
For more information and to register, contact:
Eastern Ohio & Western Reserve
Associations Office
EOA/WRA United Church of Christ
330-940-2220 (ext. 101)
[email protected]
AS PART OF OUR NEW SAFE CHURCH
POLICY, we have a Student Information Form
that needs to be filled out for each child.
These forms can be found in the Children's
Area outside the sanctuary. Please fill a form
out for each child. Completed forms can be
turned in at the Children's Area. Thank you!
We are seeking to fill a new position for
our church: DIRECTOR OF YOUTH
AND FAMILY MINISTRIES
The Director of Youth and Family Ministries will
serve 15 hours/week (with a variable
schedule). Candidates should possess a strong
faith and Christian background and a
commitment/ability to work within the policies
and procedures of the UCC.
Required
competencies include computer, social-media
and organizational skills, as well as two years
post high school education. Email cover letters
and resumes to [email protected].
Initial
deadline for resumes is April 15th.
For further information, please contact Jill Tilton,
Pastor Will Stuart, or the church office.
RUCC Additional/Alternative Worship
Service Surveys can be found in the
Welcome Center. If you have not yet filled
one out, we encourage you to do so. Also,
please share the survey with any young
families who would be willing to share their
input (especially if they don’t have a church
home). Completed surveys can be returned
to the church office.
Thanks to everyone who has filled out a
CHURCH DIRECTORY
INFORMATION
FORM. Keep them coming in!
Forms can be found in the Welcome Center.
Please pick a form up for each member of your
family. Once completed, return them to the
church office. Thank you for your cooperation!
Dar Wellman-Dorsey will once again be doing
a
SUMMER
READING
READINESS
PROGRAM. The program will be held from
June - August, and will be housed at Richville
United Church of Christ. Sessions focus on
individual/one on one tutoring, not groups. All
kids Pre K - 2nd Grade can sign up.
For more information, or if you would like to
sign up, please contact Dar at (330) 685-2633.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
A few local organizations have come to us expressing the
need for volunteers. These volunteer opportunities have
been posted on the church webpage (under Coming
Events and Calendar: Outreach & Ministry Opportunities
and Sign-Ups), on our Facebook page, and in the
Welcome Center. Check them out!
EASTER FLOWERS
We have a limited number of Easter
Flowers still remaining. The sign up
sheet can be found in the Welcome
Center.
Tulips ..................................................$7.00 each
-Red (3 left)
-Yellow (3 left)
-Pink (2 left)
-Purple (4 left) - White (2 left)
Hyacinths............................................$7.00 each
-Pink (4 left)
-Blue (1 left)
-White (2 left)
Regular Yellow Daffodils (1 left)........$7.00 each
**We are sold out of Lilies, Hydrangeas, Azaleas,
and Mini Yellow Daffodils**
The flowers will be used to decorate the Sanctuary for
Easter and will be available for you to take home on
Easter Sunday after the worship service.
CONFIRMATION NEWS AND NOTES
The next Confirmation session will be held Sunday,
April 12th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
Confirmation Sunday has been scheduled for
Sunday, May 17th. Watch for further details!
ATTENTION CONFIRMANDS…
Worship worksheets are available in the Welcome
Center, and are also available for download on the
church webpage (richvilleucc.com).
Please
remember to fill out at least one worksheet per
month. The sheet to fill out for your community
service project can also be found on the church
webpage.
Also, remember that Pastor Will’s big concordance
for help in writing your Statement of Faith is on the
counter in the church office.