The Monthly Messenger

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1 The Monthly Messenger A Note From The Pastor... One beautiful Sunday morning, a minister announced to his congregation: My good people, I have here in my hands three sermons: a $100 sermon that lasts five minutes, a $50 sermon that lasts fifteen minutes, and a $10 sermon that lasts a full hour. Now, we ll take the collection and see which one I ll deliver. He was being just a bit facetious, of course, but he understands the importance of giving. It s interesting that in the Bible, the rich have a hard time letting go of their money, while it is the poor who gives so liberally. The story of the Widow s Mite is a case in point. Down to her last coin, the poor widow throws it into the temple treasury. For her, giving was an act or faith, and a reminder that rich or poor, God expects us to be as generous with our resources as he is generous in his love. The late R.G. LeTourneau, a businessman from Texas, understood the value of giving. In his memoirs, he writes: The question is not how much of my money I give to God, but rather how much of God s money I keep for myself. LeTourneau gave 90 percent of the profits from his company to a Christian foundation, and he and his wife contributed 90 percent of his share of the company s income to the church. Yet, he Dalton United Methodist Church MARCH 2015 and his family never lacked for what they needed. Of course, most of us don t have the money that LeTourneau did. But the question is, Are we being faithful in our giving with what God HAS given us? God loves cheerful givers, the apostle Paul reminds us. So let s get happy! Peace,

2 PRAYER CONCERNS Alicia Bennett, Jim Cisar (brother of Tom Cisar), Chuck Conrad, Dylan Domer, Floyd Douglas (Clarabel Kurzen s brother), Dallas Falb, Jennifer Greathouse-Fenton (cousin of Don Johnson), Nate Gardner (friend of Barb Geib), Seungwon Harbaugh (daughter-in-law of Judy Harbaugh), Diane Herrera (niece of Mary Loomis), Bob Hoffer (friend of Ed & Sharon Starling), Keith Johnson (cousin of Don & Beth Johnson), Clarabel Kurzen, Rev, Mike McHale, Brad Miller (cousin of Allene Weibel), Terry Schlabach (friend of Diane Fischnich), Sherry & granddaughter Delaney (friends of Rose Ann Stark), Stan & Phyllis Siders, Laurie Zifcak. (friend of Diane Fischnich). Our nursing home, assisted living, and homebound residents: Gloria Amstutz, Harold & Hazeljean Douglas, Cynthia Falb, George Hann, Lucy Indorf, Earl Mason, Donna Schneider, Jerry Swihart, Kenny Walkup, Lena Wolfe All Military personnel on active duty and their families. (Please advise the church office at (330) if any these names should no longer be listed or of any updates) THANK YOU...Thanks go out to Chris Dye and Becky Jones for keeping our entryway decorated beautifully for each season. They have a great talent to make our church especially inviting....also thanking Beverly McGinty for taking care of the decorations for the tree at the front entrance....a note of thanks to Jen Reynolds for creating the beautiful wedding cakes that were served at the Celebration of Marriage on Sunday, February 22! O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or earth below you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way. (1 Kings 8:23 NIV) Page 2 Issue 3

3 ABOUT OUR MEMBERS... ******************************************** LOOKING AHEAD Fish Fry Dates: Friday, March 6 Good Friday, April 3. We are in need of helpers with the Fish Fries. Please see Helen Domer. ***************************************** Effective March 1, all s sent to and from the Church Office will go through the new address: daltonumc@att.net After March 1, the old address (dumcsecretary2008@sbcglobal.net) will no longer be in service. ****************************************** Ed Starling has accepted the position of Chairperson of the Trustees, and Darrell Domer has accepted the position of Chairperson of SPRC. Also, Add Sarah Farnsworth to SPRC Class of 2017 to your Lay Leadership Directory. ********************************************* The family of Earl Mason is requesting a card shower in honor of his 100th BIRTHDAY on March 4th. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 423 W. Main St, Dalton. Our Deepest Sympathy.. To the families and friends of:...teresa Myers (niece of Sally Slusser)...Anthony Shields...Russell Baer...Diana Huffman...Early Weygandt (sister of Penny Renner)...Bill Duncan (friend of Don & Beth Johnson)...Keith Rudy (friend of the Schultz family) *************************************** Canton Calvary Mission Collection Item For MARCH is: Ramen Noodles **************************************** IMPORTANT!!! Elijah s Cupboard is in need of food items for the Salvation Army!! (Please consider donating items today) The Monthly Messenger Page 3

4 MISSIONS NEWS Collections: -The Salvation Army food pantry food donations can be put in the food cupboard in the hallway. Examples of Thanksgiving food items for those less fortunate: canned fruit, Jell-O, applesauce, boxed potatoes, stuffing mix, canned chicken, canned gravy, and box dessert mixes. -Labels collected for Red Bird Mission include "Campbell's Labels for Education", "General Mills Boxtops for Education"; and "Tyson Project A+ Labels for Education". The education labels will be redeemed for school supplies by Red Bird Mission. A collection envelope for the labels is located on the bulletin board, in the is in the narthex of the Church. -Canton Calvary Missions food collections for MARCH is: Ramen Noodles this can be placed in the large basket in the narthex. -Next Mission meeting to be announced. Thank you for the continued support, Missions Committee ******************************************************************************************** PRAYER BLANKETS When the Father sends the Comforter instead of me and by the Comforter I mean the Holy Spirit he will teach you much, as well as remind you of everything I myself have told you. (John 14:26 TLB) During the Worship Service on Sunday, March 15th, we will be blessing prayer blankets. These blankets will then be available for giving. Prayer blankets are a physical evidence of faith. In times of need, a prayer blanket can bring comfort, strength, joy and healing. A prayer blanket represents the gift of love which people give when they hold others in their thoughts a true gift, freely given. If you choose to give away a prayer blanket, at any time throughout the year, thank you for showing love and caring for one another. A special THANK YOU to everyone who has made a prayer blanket to share! Please remember to bring them to the church prior to the March 15th service. Page 4 Issue 3

5 ********************************************************************************************************** FAMILY ADULT FELLOWSHIP FEBRUARY: Family The Orrville YMCA Sunday, March 22 Open swim from 1:00 3:30 Afterwards we will have pizza and snacks in the community room of the YMCA, until 5:00 pm. Come swim and stay for great fellowship together! Bring a snack to share.please. ***************************************************************************************** Remember to SPRING AHEAD Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 8 Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. (Psalm 127:1 NIV) The Monthly Messenger Page 5

6 News from the United Methodist Women Well, the Kickoff Breakfast suffered due to the weather and had to be punted to February 28th. We had a delicious breakfast and fellowship to warm us. The speaker was Melissa Carathers who is the Dalton Elementary/Middle School Counselor. She gave us insight on what her job entails. Back when I went to school there wasn t such a teacher so I found her talk very interesting. The children of this generation have many more advantages than my generation. The new UMW booklets were also passed out with the details of an exciting year to come. I think the booklet covers, handmade by Joann Watson, are the best she has done. I think every year she has done the best but she continues to outdo herself. They are truly a work of Christian art. Thank you so much Joann for doing them for the UMW. If you were unable to attend the breakfast and want to receive a program booklet, the extras will be on the table outside the Church office. Please sign the sheet so we have a record of who has received one. Our next meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM will be held in the Church fellowship hall. Carol Farriss will be giving the devotions on Prayer and Self Denial. Please bring your offerings at that time for the Prayer and Self Denial. Following we will be having a BABY SHOWER to celebrate the coming of Bess Treisch s baby. Doesn t that sound like a joyous occasion? Do hope you all can attend. One program of importance coming up on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 8:30 AM will be a UMW RETREAT. This will be held at the Church fellowship hall and led by Pam Domer. Keep this date open so you don t miss this special day to share with your Christian sisters. Breakfast will be provided by Marjorie Troyer and Clarabel Kurzen and lunch will be available. Don and I share devotion time together after breakfast. We have been using the Upper Room as a guide and a reading. On Ash Wednesday we read the devotion and I would like to share some of the thoughts the writer, Edward L. Kelly, Jr. from Iowa, wrote: He always thought Lent was a time of fasting in the sense of giving up something. The customary question in my faith community is, What are you giving up for Lent? I had never thought about doing anything else as a Lenten practice until one morning when I read the passage from Isaiah 58: 6-7 (God said, Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring homeless poor into your house? ) then later that same morning I encountered a divine example of that passage. Mr. Kelly continued: While I was driving to work I noticed a drably dressed, bearded man standing at busy intersection. He held a sign that read: Homeless Veteran, need help! Instantly, I recalled the words of Isaiah about what kind of fast God Desires: to share your bread with the hungry, and Page 6 Issue 3

7 bring the homeless poor into your house. I gave what help I could to that man. MY LENTEN PRACTICE CHANGED THAT VERY DAY. NOW DURING LENT, MY PRACTICE IS NOT TO GIVE UP SOMETHING BUT TO GIVE SOMETHING TO SOMEONE IN NEED. Mr. Kelly s thoughts are something we all need to try during this and every Lenten season. Giving of yourself during Lent does not have to be only money but you can reach out in many ways. A smile is a wonderfully warm way to start, praying for one another, or just listening when a friend needs you. Start being observant you may be surprised how many ways you can help someone during Lent. Who knows this may become a habit to continue all year. We will be looking forward to seeing you all at the UMW gathering Tuesday, MARCH 24 AT 7:00 PM AT THE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL for Carol Farriss s inspirational message and Bess s Baby Shower. ~Beth Johnson UMW Newsletter Contributor ************************************ COMMUNITY NOTES. The fourth Saturday of each month, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm., drop off your gently used clothing, computers, and household items at the Goodwill truck at the Dalton Community Recycling Area. For more information, call # x232 *************************************** Day by day the Lord also pours out his steadfast love upon me, and through the night I sing his songs and pray to God who gives me life. (Psalm 42:8 TLB) The Monthly Messenger Page 7

8 Think Spring! As we celebrate our Easter Season, our sanctuary will be decorated again with Beautiful Spring flowers. If you would like to order a plant, please indicate by using the sign-up sheet on the office door. The order deadline is March 16. You may take home your flower after the Worship service Easter Sunday morning (April 5th). All plants are $9.00. A special thanks to all of you who have helped to make our sanctuary so beautiful during our special celebrations! Worship Committee ~Allene Weibel Page 8 Issue 3

9 Archives of United Methodism The East Ohio Conference and the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church have merged their archival collections at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware. The merged Archives of Ohio United Methodism is located at Beeghly Library in the Special Collections Department. The collection functions as an archival and historical repository and research center. Items which represent the heritage of The United Methodist Church in Ohio from its inception up to and including the present day will be selected. Primary emphasis is on the East and West Ohio Conferences with other materials maintained from antecedent conferences. The Archives Center has several collections: Books about the history of United Methodism in general Manuscripts and conference proceedings relevant to the history of Ohio United Methodism Artifacts, photos, and other museum objects of good quality that depict the history of United Methodism in Ohio Publications of The United Methodist Church Local church history files Records of closed and abandoned churches Newspapers, journals, and periodicals including Western Christian Advocate, Ladies' Repository, Der Christliche Apologete, Haus und Herd, Der Christliche Botschafter, Methodist History Personal papers and diaries, including J.B. Finley letters, Bishop Thomas A. Morris' papers, and the Roy Leedy Evangelical collection Research requests about East Ohio churches and pastors are handled by Archivist, Carol Holliger. You may send her an or call Carol at Debbie Bryant, Administrative Assistant Canal District, UMC 800 E. Market St. Akron, Ohio The Monthly Messenger Page 9

10 C a m p s a n d R e t r e a t M i n i s t r i e s We are ready for you to register for Summer Camp Go to Summercamps.org for more information and to register! Or call ext. 108 for a full-color brochure. Wanake Spring Work Days - Saturdays, April 18 & May 9 from 9 am to 4 pm. Lunch is provided. Help keep Wanake ready for ministry by giving of your time to assist with the many physical tasks required to keep a 250- acre site and 47 buildings prepared for the many ministries that call Wanake home. Go to campwanake.org or call for more information Summer Camp Open Houses and Preview Days - Camp Aldersgate - Saturday, April 11 Open House and Summer 2015 Preview - 10 am 2 pm. Camp Wanake - Saturday, March 28 - Resurrection Egg Hunt & Summer 2015 Preview pm. Camp Wanake - Saturday, May 16 Open House & Summer 2015 Preview pm. Go to summercamps.org or call ext. 120 for more information. Wanake Resurrection Egg Hunt and Camp Preview Day - March 28 - From 2 6 pm spend time at Wanake s Resurrection Egg Hunt and Camp Preview Day as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior. It s an Egg Hunt all over camp, complete with more than 2,000 Resurrection Eggs, candy, and prize eggs. Bring a friend! Admission is free! Go to campwanake.org or call for more information. ****************************************************************************************** Summer Camp! Pick up flyers out on table by the office. Please also check out for camps available, dates and cost. A minimum deposit of $40 per event or ½ the event fee is due with registration. Early Bird registration is due by May 1st. We will be using funds from the Good Friday Fish Fry to help defray costs for camp again this year. Please consider having your child enjoy this wonderful experience this summer. Page 10 Issue 3

11 MARCH 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS DALTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Be still and know that I am God. ~Psalm 46:10 CANTON CALVARY MISSION COLLECTION ITEM: Ramen Noodles Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 BELL CHOIR PLAYS Children s Church 2 3 7:00 Worship Committee 4 9:00 Bible Study 3:30 Joyful Noise 7:15 Praise Choir 5 6 4:00-7:00 p.m. FISH FRY 7 8 PRAISE CHOIR SINGS Spring Clocks Forward 1 Hour 15 JOYFUL NOISE CHOIR SINGS Children s Church :00 Bible Study 3:30 Joyful Noise 6:30 Bell Choir 7:15 Praise Choir 16 ORDERS DUE FOR EASTER FLOWERS (Sign-Up Sheet On Office Door) 17 ST. PATRICK S DAY 18 9:00 Bible Study 3:30 Joyful Noise 6:30 Bell Choir 7:00 Finance 7:15 Praise Choir 7:30 Ad Council 12 7:00 SPRC SPRING BEGINS BELL CHOIR PLAYS :00 p.m. UMW Meeting 25 9:00 Bible Study 3:30 Joyful Noise 6:30 Bell Choir 7:15 Praise Choir PALM SUNDAY 5 EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 1 2 MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE 7:00 DUMC 3 GOOD FRIDAY 4:00-7:00 p.m. FISH FRY 4 PASSOVER BIRTHDAYS... 1st - Diane Weisgarber 3rd - Cory Merriman 4th - Chuck Green, Earl Mason (100th), Karen Schultz 5th - Daniel Yoder 6th - Eric King, Brandon Peters 7th - Barb Geib, Seth Wyckoff 9th - Patrick Fone, Phyllis Siders 10th - John Gregory 12th - Lisa Meager 13th - Lauren Clark 15th - Heidi Farriss, Justin Koontz 16th - Dylan Herzog 19th - Ryan Chizmadia 20th - Rose Ann Stark 21st - Charity Green, Rev. Dwight Hayes, Larry Indorf 23rd - Sharon Starling 24th - Bob Kiplinger 29th - Helen Domer 30th - Madigan Reynolds, Mitchell Reynolds 31st - Paul Schultz ANNIVERSARIES... 20th - Jerry & Jane Koontz 21st - Mike & Susan McMullen 30th - Don & Jacquie Douglas The Monthly Messenger Page 11

12 Dalton United Methodist Church 204 W Main St PO Box 277 Dalton, OH US Postage Paid Dalton, Ohio PERMIT #11 Address Service Requested Nonprofit Organization MARCH Newsletter Dalton United Methodist Church Pastor: Paul Farren Phone: Cell Phone: pastorpaul@ .com MARCH - Altar Flowers 1st - Open 8th - Open 15th - Open Worship Hours 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Group *************************************************** Lisa Meager; Organist Beverly McGinty; Praise & Bell Choir Director Steve Yoder; Head Usher Paul Schultz; Assistant Usher/Sound 22nd - Schultz Family in Honor of Paul's Birthday 29th - Jacquie Douglas APRIL 2015 Newsletter INFO Deadline: MARCH 25, 2015 Please let Sharon Starling know of any news, notes or additions/corrections to be included in the upcoming newsletter. Phone: # to: TheStarlings@aol.com Or leave items in Church Office.