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1 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOVING GOD, SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS Phone: Website: tiffinfaith.org As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, Stay with us, because it is evening and the day is now nearly over. So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us? Luke 24:28-32 Open Joy I remember a large painting hanging in the Fellowship Hall of the church in which I grew up. It portrayed the two disciples walking with the resurrected Christ on the road to Emmaus. Painted was a winding dirt road surrounded by trees. Christ was in the middle with a hand raised as the two seemed to be listening intently as he spoke, and they walked alongside. The three on the road were bathed in the sunlight streaming through a clearing to the right side. At this point, they did not know who it was that they traveled with. They were sad, the scripture tells us, because of what had recently transpired. Their hopes were dashed regarding Jesus of Nazareth who had recently been crucified. They were confused by early reports from the women who said his body was no longer in the tomb. It wasn t until some words were proclaimed and the bread broken that the two would recognize the Risen Christ present with them. After their eyes were opened, they left within the hour we are told. They returned to Jerusalem to share the good news with the others. Their hearts had been warmed; sadness had turned to joy. You are likely reading this in the midst of Holy week, with Easter only a couple of days away. As we attend holy Week services, we are invited to walk through these days; reminded of our Lord s last days and hours. With good reason, we engage the sorrow and sadness in the retelling. But, just like the two on the road that day, we will be invited to the Lord s Table on Easter morning. We will be invited to listen to the Word, have our hearts warmed, our eyes opened, and encounter the joy of being in the presence of the Risen One! May we, like them, be compelled to return to where our Lord would lead us to share the good news! He Lives! He is risen! He is risen indeed! In closing, I offer the words of Brian Wrens communion hymn I Come with Joy first written in the late 1960 s for reflection and prayer. We will sing this for our closing hymn. 1. I come with joy to meet my Lord, forgiven, loved, and free, in awe and wonder to recall his life laid down for me. 2. I come with Christians far and near to find, as all are fed, the new community of love in Christ's communion bread. 3. Together met, together bound, we'll go our different ways, and as his people in the world, we'll live and speak his praise. 4. As Christ breaks bread and bids us share, each proud division ends. That love that made us makes us one, and strangers now are friends. 5. And thus with joy we meet our Lord. His presence, always near, is in such friendship better known: we see and praise him here. (UMH #617, The UM Publishing House, Nashville, 1989) Grace & peace be with you, Pastor Jeff

Upcoming Worship Services April 5- Easter Sunday! 7:30a.m. Worship- Easter Sonrise! Eucharist Message Text: Mark 16:1-8 8:45-10:00 Breakfast (9:15-10:00a.m. Sunday School for all ages resumes next Sunday) 10:15a.

26-4 th Sunday of Easter: 8:00 Message Text: John 10:11-18 10:15a.m. Resurrection Celebration (The choir will deliver the message) We worship you, O God, Creator of all things seen and unseen!

One of six church-wide Special Sundays with offerings, the observance reminds the church Native American gifts and contributions to society.

They cannot find jobs, feed families or find adequate housing.

2 Upcoming Worship Services April 5- Easter Sunday! 7:30a.m. Worship- Easter Sonrise! Eucharist Message Text: Mark 16:1-8 8:45-10:00 Breakfast (9:15-10:00a.m. Sunday School for all ages resumes next Sunday) 10:15a.m. Worship- Easter! ; Eucharist Message Text: Mark 16:1-8 Apr nd Sunday of Easter- UMW Sunday: 8:00 & 10:15a.m. Apr.19-3 rd Sunday of Easter: 8:00 & 10:15a.m. 6:30p.m. Praise Service Apr th Sunday of Easter: 8:00 Message Text: John 10: :15a.m. Resurrection Celebration (The choir will deliver the message) We worship you, O God, Creator of all things seen and unseen! Native American Ministries- Special Sunday United Methodists will celebrate Native American Ministries Sunday April 19. One of six church-wide Special Sundays with offerings, the observance reminds the church Native American gifts and contributions to society. The offering supports Native American ministries, urban initiatives and seminary scholarships. A large percentage of Native Americans live below the poverty line. They cannot find jobs, feed families or find adequate housing. Although we frequently hear about poverty in research studies, political speeches and wellintentioned outreach projects, many comfortable Christians still do not understand the reality of living without running water, telephones and electricity. Health care is rock bottom for Native Americans who live with and die from epidemics of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and tuberculosis. Alcoholism and drug abuse are common. Sadly, many people are unaware of the situation, perhaps because of ignorance, stereotypes or myths. While we know history cannot disappear, with the constant and consistent support of The United Methodist Church, we can make a difference. Please give generously on Native American Ministries Sunday! Easter Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen The Easter Season begins at sunset on Easter eve and continues through the Day of Pentecost. It is also known as the Great Fifty Days. The date for celebrating Easter Sunday varies each year. Easter Sunday is the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs on or after March 21, the spring equinox. Easter was originally an Anglo-Saxon pagan goddess holiday. Over time the faithful Christianized the day to shift the focus to the risen Christ. The fifty days, from Easter to Pentecost, mirror in many ways the Jewish festivals celebrated between the Passover and Pentecost. In both cases, the story of salvation is central. For the Jewish people their story is centered in their deliverance from captivity in Egypt to fifty days later being given the Torah (the Law/the Word of God) at Sinai. For Christians the story centers on the Risen Christ as deliverer from sin and death to the 2 unique outpouring of the Holy Spirit 50 days later. The first forty days of Easter often focus on the resurrection appearances of Christ and conclude with his Ascension. The remaining ten days are filled with anticipation of the arrival of the promised Holy Spirit. Ascension Sunday this year is May 17. Pentecost Sunday is May 24. He is risen! He is risen indeed! For that, O God, we give you thanks!

Mission Team Luncheon & Silent Auction: On Sunday April 26th the Mission Team will be having a Lunch and Silent Auction after the 10:15am church service to benefit Flat Rock Homes.

The Silent Auction will be open for bids from 9:00am to 12:30pm. Please come and be a part of this fun event. Full details to come at a later date in the bulletin.

Salvador, Cuba and the United States. Over 5,000 people benefit from our endeavors. Thanks to all who donated. May God bless you. The mission for April will be for the Flood Buckets.

3 Mission Team Luncheon & Silent Auction: On Sunday April 26th the Mission Team will be having a Lunch and Silent Auction after the 10:15am church service to benefit Flat Rock Homes. This event will be open to the public, so invite your friends and family to join us. Cost for lunch will be by donation. Lunch will be served from 11am to 12:30pm. The Silent Auction will be open for bids from 9:00am to 12:30pm. Please come and be a part of this fun event. Full details to come at a later date in the bulletin. Mission Team Monthly Collections: During the month of March, we collected several jars of peanut butter that will be distributed through the Lifeline Christian Missions to Haiti, Honduras, El Salvador, Cuba and the United States. Over 5,000 people benefit from our endeavors. Thanks to all who donated. May God bless you. The mission for April will be for the Flood Buckets. We are asking for 50 oz. bottles of laundry detergent, 1 quart bottle of bleach and 2 pairs of disposable, water-proof gloves (rubber or latex). Pilgrims Sunday School Class The Pilgrims Sunday School class invites any adult to join us as we study the Gospel of John. We plan on covering one chapter a week in April. Chapter 14 tells about the Holy Spirit. Chapter 15 tells about our connection with Jesus and the world s hatred. Chapter 16 tells more about the Holy Spirit and prayer. We strive to present life and spiritual applications. ~John & Judy Munn & Peggy Fout Bible Overview Sunday School Class 4/5 Easter; no class 4/12 No Excuses: Romans 1-2 4/19 Saved and Sanctified: Romans /26 Correction: 1 st and 2 nd Corinthians Questions? See Daniel or Phyllis Kinn United Methodist Women Five women from Faith U.M.W. traveled to Spencer, Ohio for the Annual Spring District meeting March 7, The speaker for the event was Susan Lana Hafner. She is the founder of One Touch Awakening, a non-profit organization that provides pillowcases, snuggle pillows and mosquito nets that are intended to encourage people to have a nightly private meeting place with God. She lives in Louisiana and is coowner of a Christian bookstore. She has written a book about the story of her life entitled "One Touch - The Story of an Awakened Heart". Her life story is of redemption as she writes how the gentle hand of the Savior led her out of darkness into a world of light and hope. The events of the day were very uplifting. UMW Meeting Our local UMW meeting will be April 11 at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. All women are invited to attend. UMW Sunday Our UMW Sunday will be April 12 during both services. The program will feature musical selections by women composers and we will have solos, as well as congregational singing of some of the old, beloved hymns. UMW Mother-Daughter Potluck Mark your calendar and plan to join us for our annual Mother-Daughter Potluck, May 9 beginning at noon. Program details will be in upcoming bulletins. A Note from the Trustees..HELP NEEDED!!! "Project" Days. (Formally known as Church Work Days) April 17 ~ 5:30-9:00 pm - Pizza provided April 18 ~ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Lunch provided The Plan: Clean: Scout room, Kitchen, Pantry, Janitor closets. 3 Organize: Friday night will be moving everything out and pitching what is not needed. Saturday we will be building shelves and organizing...) Sign up sheets are in the Narthex. Questions contact Laura O'Millian

$\ Three weeks after Easter, on Sunday, April 26 th, we will offer a selection of anthems and original liturgy.$ The word, Easter, has its roots in ancient pagan religions and is not used in the original scriptures. Therefore, the title: Resurrection Celebration is chosen for our program.

The word, Easter, has its roots in ancient pagan religions and is not used in the original scriptures. Therefore, the title: Resurrection Celebration is chosen for our program.

The choir hopes you will enjoy RESURRECTION CELEBRATION as part of the 10:15 AM worship experience that morning.

4 Notes from the Loft The choir has been asked to present a message in music relative to the observance of Easter Sunday which falls on April 5 th this year. \ Three weeks after Easter, on Sunday, April 26 th, we will offer a selection of anthems and original liturgy. The word, Easter, has its roots in ancient pagan religions and is not used in the original scriptures. Therefore, the title: Resurrection Celebration is chosen for our program. The repertoire will include some of our (and your) favorite music in observance of the pinnacle of our faith: The Risen Christ and the Promise of Everlasting Life. The choir hopes you will enjoy RESURRECTION CELEBRATION as part of the 10:15 AM worship experience that morning. A Note From the Financial Secretary: In 2014, a total of $100 was donated to the Endowment Funds by the Coffman family. In 2014, a total of $3, 390 was given to the Memorial Fund by the family and friends of the following: Clifford Adams George Ford Sue Schatzinger Lewis and LaDonna Arnold Forrest Kisabeth Margaret Simmons The generosity of these families is greatly appreciated. This report will be given in the April newsletter every year here after. Bonnie M. Scherger, Financial Secretary HEARTS & HAMMERS Local Mission Over one weekend each month, teams of volunteers provide labor and supplies to help with major household repairs, small renovations, yard-work and cleaning. Who can volunteer? The best thing about Hearts and Hammers Day is that we all can help. We need people to pass out lunches, help make lunches, organize the jobs that the youth can do and many more small tasks that just require a little of your time. This means that we all can help. Skills are welcomed, but everyone can be put to work. What is Hearts and Hammers? Hearts and Hammers is a one-day a month workday to repair and rehabilitate the homes of those physically or financially unable to do so alone. If you re interested please come to an information meeting April 12th at 1:30pm Faith United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Tuesday, April 28 th 12:00 to 6:00pm To schedule an appointment, please call or visit redrossblood.org and enter sponsor code FAITHUMCTIFFIN. If you are interested in working at the Blood Drive, please see Micki Tusing. TIFFIN MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Veterans are invited to participate in Tiffin s Memorial Day Parade on May 25, The United Veterans of Seneca County is sponsoring a parade float and would like to invite all area veterans to participate. 4 Sign Up Sheet is located on the table in the Narthex. Questions? Contact the church office.

Flat Rock Homes to Host 10 th Annual Race at the Rock, a Milestone Event!

Services at the Flat Rock Care Center campus. Check in and late registration begins at 8am.

Awards will be available in the 4-mile run for the top three male and top three female finishers overall, as well as, the top three male and female finishers in the following categories: 12 and

Flat Rock is thrilled to announce that this year the Bishop s Cup will be awarded to the top United Methodist Church Team who completes the 4-mile event by Bishop John Hopkins, Bishop of the East

5 Flat Rock Homes to Host 10 th Annual Race at the Rock, a Milestone Event! On Saturday, April 25, 2015, Flat Rock Homes will host the 10 th Annual Race at the Rock to benefit the children and adults served by Flat Rock Homes, Flat Rock Care Center and Flat Rock Community Services at the Flat Rock Care Center campus. Check in and late registration begins at 8am. The race begins at 9am with an inspirational Special Athletes race and then is immediately followed by the 4-Mile and 1-Mile events. Awards will be available in the 4-mile run for the top three male and top three female finishers overall, as well as, the top three male and female finishers in the following categories: 12 and Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over. In addition, the top three finishers in the walk will be recognized. Flat Rock is thrilled to announce that this year the Bishop s Cup will be awarded to the top United Methodist Church Team who completes the 4-mile event by Bishop John Hopkins, Bishop of the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church. There will also be a special award for the top non United Methodist Team who finishes the 4-mile event. Visit to register now and receive the early bird rate. Registration AFTER April 2 nd will go up $5.00, so be sure to register early. Registration will also be offered the morning of the race. If you have any questions or would like to receive a registration form by mail, please contact Becky Machovec at (419) ext or at rmachovec@flatrockhomes.org! This year s event will also include a silent auction with items from local vendors. Food and refreshments will also be served. Last year we were able to raise more than $48,000 and we look forward to exceeding our goal for this year! We invite you to be a part of the Flat Rock Team and join us at the 10 th Annual Race at the Rock! Thank You! A little Sunshine was added to my day with every Get Well card I received during my six weeks of recovery. Thank you all for Sunny Days! ~Joanne Kimmel Thank you to our church family for the thoughts, prayers and cards sent during the past two weeks as we dealt with the loss of David s brother. We cherish his memory and we cherish the love we have felt from our Faith family. ~David & Charlene Thomas and family I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your 100% payment of shared ministry funds. Your commitment has allowed the East Ohio Conference to receive its highest pay-in amount in 20 years! The church s continued efforts are blessing lives both near and far. Thank you again. ~Jessica Vargo, Conference Treasurer Dear Friends: Thank you for your generous donation of warm mittens, hats, socks, etc. for the Ecumenical Sharing Kitchen. Your donation makes it possible for us to help those in need in our community. 5 God Bless You! The Sharing Kitchen

PRAYERS & CELEBRATIONS The following people have received our special prayers this past month: Military personnel and their families, homebound members, those in

3-George & Laura Holsinger; 7-Joseph & Jennifer Jordan; 12-Rick & Shirley Sterling; 13-Joseph & Pattie Bardon; 22-Marion & Emma Moon, Gerald & Betty Rhoad; 28-Ben &

Kelly Pelayo The Runion Family Family of Laurie Sturtz Family of Mark Thomas Darl Wilson April Anniversaries Deb Wyka Broken Relationships April Birthdays 1-Adam

Rachel Rentz; 8-John Davidson, John Dull, Gary Solomon; 9-Pauline Feasel; 10-Chad Arbogast; 11-Debra Dawson, Brian Mesnard; 12-Joshua Briggs; 13-Evan Messer, Brad

Puesey, Glenn Quickle; 19-Lucretia Jordan, Laura O Millian; 20-Noah Borer, Brenda Brickner, 21-Georgiann Albright, Don Cramer, Steve Frederick; 22-Steven

6 PRAYERS & CELEBRATIONS The following people have received our special prayers this past month: Military personnel and their families, homebound members, those in nursing homes Family of Dick Barth Cindy Steve Caldwell Clint Coleman David Engeman Karen Hernandez Jerry Johnston Emma & Andrew Johnson (babies) Joe Kidwell 3-George & Laura Holsinger; 7-Joseph & Jennifer Jordan; 12-Rick & Shirley Sterling; 13-Joseph & Pattie Bardon; 22-Marion & Emma Moon, Gerald & Betty Rhoad; 28-Ben & Marilee Ladd, 29-Steven & Kimberly Skeel; 30-Shielena & David Cook The Matthews Family Hayden McCloud The Miller Family Family of Don Munn Church member s nephew Kelly Pelayo The Runion Family Family of Laurie Sturtz Family of Mark Thomas Darl Wilson April Anniversaries Deb Wyka Broken Relationships April Birthdays 1-Adam Arnold, Sandy Yarbrough; 3-Erick Carter, Linda Shrode; 4-Gregory Steyer; 6-Laura Adelsperger, Joseph Ash, Todd Sarka; 7- Joanne Kimmel, Justin Magers, Carl Nay, Rachel Rentz; 8-John Davidson, John Dull, Gary Solomon; 9-Pauline Feasel; 10-Chad Arbogast; 11-Debra Dawson, Brian Mesnard; 12-Joshua Briggs; 13-Evan Messer, Brad Newman, Susan Young; 14-Ava Newman; 15-Charles Feasel, Mary Alice Heising, Colleen Kimmet, Trenton Heishman, Paul Matthews; 16-Andy Foy, Jennifer Hodgson; 18-Andrea Puesey, Glenn Quickle; 19-Lucretia Jordan, Laura O Millian; 20-Noah Borer, Brenda Brickner, 21-Georgiann Albright, Don Cramer, Steve Frederick; 22-Steven Adelsperger, Sue Madden; 24-John O Donnell, Benjamin Shuff, Shirley Sterling; 25-Charlene Mathias; 26-Stephen Roberts; 27-Donna Edelman, Ben Huffman; 29-Corey Hodgson, Hikari Kuretani; 30-Jason Borer. 6

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 EASTER! 6 7 7:30 AM Bible Study at 10am/6:30 pm Lent Study 6:30 pm 8 9 8:00 PM Good Friday Service 10 11 8:00 AM Wt.

7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat EASTER! 6 7 7:30 AM Bible Study at 10am/6:30 pm Lent Study 6:30 pm 8 9 8:00 PM Good Friday Service :00 AM Wt. 9:00 AM Daniel Plan 8:00 12:00 Sanctuary Open 7:30 SonRise 8:30 Breakfast 10:15 Celebrate Service 6:00 PM Missions Mtg. 4:00 PM 7:30 am Bible Study at 10am/6:30 pm Lent Study UMW Sunday 1:30 PM Hearts and Hammers mtg Trustees mtg :30 PM 4:30 PM 7:30 am Bible Study at 22 7:30 am Bible Study at 23 5:30 PM Trustees Work Day :00 AM 9:00 AM Daniel Plan 10:00 AM UMW Mtg 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Daniel Plan 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Daniel Plan Race at the Rock :15 Special Service 12:00 PM Mission Team Lunch & Auction 12:00-6:00 ARC Blood Drive 4:30 PM 7:30 am Bible Study at Mother-Daughter Pot Luck Sat. May 9 th ~ 12:00 pm Join us for food, fun, and fellowship! 7

FAITH UMC 75 N. Sandusky St. Tiffin, OH 44883 NON-PROFIT ORG US Postal Permi

8 FAITH UMC 75 N. Sandusky St. Tiffin, OH NON-PROFIT ORG US Postal Permit #287 Tiffin, OH LITURGISTS 8:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Bonnie Scherger Kris Klopfenstein READERS April 5 Laura O Millian Jim Donaldson April 12 Kim Newman Beth Donaldson April 19 Jodie Reinbolt Jacke Renninger April 26 Bonnie Scherger Peggy Fout ACOLYTES April 5 Alexis Quickle Abby Glover & Hannah Borer April 12 Kevin Dietrich Evan Messer & Tess Rhodes April 19 David Dietrich Noah Borer April 26 Ryan Dietrich & Carson Mellott Abby Glover A/V Operators March 1 Tim Everhart & David Dietrich Jason & Noah Borer March 8 Brian & Josh Briggs Bruce & Julie Morris March 15 Kevin & Jonathan O Millian Daniel & Phyllis Kinn March 22 Tim Everhart & David Dietrich Dan Schatzinger & Greg Glover March 29 Brian & Josh Briggs Jason & Noah Borer 8 GREETERS AND USHERS Laura, Kevin & Jonathan O Millian; Sandy Yarbrough Al & Donna Perrine

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOVING GOD, SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS Phone: 419-447-6748 Email: office@tiffinfaith.org Website: tiffinfaith.org April Worship April 6 Sermon Muddling Through or Walking Scriptures