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1 The Monthly Messenger A Note From The Pastor... Before the days of blood banks, a little girl was dying; the only thing that could save her was a transfusion. Her 13 yearold brother had the right type of blood and volunteered his services. He quietly laid beside his sister s bed, contemplating what was about to occur and the blood being drawn from his veins. They put the needle in his arm. The boy continued to lay very still. After a few minutes, the transfusion was completed. Turning to the doctor, the boy asked, Well, Doctor, how long will it be before I die? Here the boy thought that he would have to die! What a sacrifice on the brother s part! What a love! February marks the season of love on our calendar. Valentine s Day is a day to say a special word of love to those around us. Little hearts are passed through the mail, little tokens of affection are given. It s a nice little time of happiness for those who participate. Yet February also marks the beginning of another special season of love on our calendar. February marks the beginning of the season of Lent the forty day journey of the church to Easter. It is a time for us to remember the special ministry of Jesus Christ, a ministry that found itself in tiny villages and on numerous hillsides. A ministry that eventually found itself in Jerusalem, on a cross, and in a sealed tomb. A ministry of one man that can be described as a ministry of love. A love that healed, a love that taught forgiveness, a love that befriended the friendless, a love that died so that we might live. And now, a love that teaches us to love as well. Dalton United Methodist Church FEBRUARY 2013 Once a man named Jesus shed his blood so that the world might have life. Years later a little boy lay quietly on a table giving blood so his sister would live. Years later we find ourselves striving to be Christians in a world filled with turmoil, tension and uncertainty; a world desperately in need of hope and assurance. You ve got the answer. Christ lives in you. Won t you consider giving someone a transfusion of Christ s love? Won t you give it today?

2 PRAYER CONCERNS R.J. Allen (grandson of Paul & Beth Adams), Alberta Berg, Linda Borchik (friend of Pastor Paul & Lynn), Chuck Conrad, Bethany Cook, Cynthia and Dallas Falb, Alan Farriss, Trina Haught, Cheryl Kaser Heart (sister of Steve Yoder), Ellen Horst, Lucy Indorf, Clarabel Kurzen, Mary Loomis, Don Meager, Sally Peters, Tim Pratt (friend of Earl Mason), Donna Shie, Ashley Wheeler, Laurie Zifcak, Karen Sweeney (friend of Maggie Conrad). Our nursing home, assisted living, and homebound residents: Dylan Domer, Harold & Hazeljean Douglas, Cynthia Falb, George Hann, Earl Mason, Donna Schneider, Trish Spence, Jerry Swihart, Kenny Walkup, Lena Wolfe All Military personnel on active duty and their families, Including; Samson Hershberger, Austin Leonard, Steven Miller, Jeremy Triner & Bill Wertz. (Please advise the church office at (330) if any these names should no longer be listed or of any updates) THANK YOU...Thank you to everyone who contributed to the sock and mitten tree. The collection of items have been given to Canton Calvary Mission....Thanks to the Joyful Noise choir for the special music anthems sung during the January 20 worship service....special thanks to Rev. Chuck Kaliszewski of the Rittman UMC for the message on January Thanks to everyone who stayed after the worship service to help take down the Christmas decorations. And a SPECIAL THANK YOU for those responsible for making the delicious food that was enjoyed afterward! Glorify the Lord with me, and let us praise him name together. (Psalm 34:3 NCV) Page 2 The Monthly Messenger

3 ABOUT OUR MEMBERS... ************************************************ IMPORTANT!!! Elijah s Cupboard is in need of food items for the Salvation Army!! (Please consider donating items today) ********************************* Canton Calvary Mission Collection Item For FEBRUARY is Peanut Butter ************************************************** Joyful Noise Choir Rehearsals have been changed to 3:30 pm beginning January 9, ALTAR FLOWER SIGN UP TODAY! Check the Flower Calendar in the Lobby outside the office for open dates to place Altar Flowers In Honor or In Memory of your Loved Ones. Our Deepest Sympathy.. To the families and friends of: Betty Wertz...William Garrett Sr. Marlene Raber (friend of the Jerry Weaver family)...jack Chizmadia...Phyllis Hoffman (sister of Les Gatrell)...Alpha Bower (friend of Beth Johnson)...Martha Price (former Pastor s wife) ********************************************* Cards and Notes of Sympathy for Martha Price may be sent to: John Price 602 Ivy Ridge Dr Cold Spring, KY ***************************************** Issue 2 Page 3

4 ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE Ash Wednesday is the official beginning of the Lenten season and is traditionally marked by a worship service using ashes from the palm leaves used last Palm Sunday. The ashes are used to mark the participants with a sign of the cross to show their covenant to observe a holy and penitent Lenten season. Our service will be with our friends at the Dalton Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, February 13 at 7:30pm. Pastor Paul will bring the message and we urge everyone to come and shared this special service. *********************************************************************************** LENT WEDNESDAY SERVICES 9:00 am Once again the Presbyterian Church and Dalton United Methodist Church Lay Leaders have joined to give the community our annual traditional Wednesday 9 am Lent Services. This will be held in our downstairs Social Hall and all are welcome. Any donations will be given to the joint Vacation Bible School Fund. February 13, 20, 27 and March 6 will be held at the Presbyterian Church. At the Dalton United Methodist Church: March 13 Speaker -- Evelyn Kirkpatrick Service hostess -- Sally Slusser Kitchen hostess' -- Carol Farriss and Dixie Jones March 20 Speaker -- Rev. Ignatius David Service hostess -- Sally Slusser Kitchen hostess' -- Clarabel Kurzen and Linda Sword March 27 Speaker -- Sonya Gatrell Service hostess -- Sonya Gatrell Kitchen hostess' -- Sally Slusser and Joann Watson Page 4 The Monthly Messenger

5 **************************************************************************** HELP WANTED!!! Its time for a change in the leadership of our Fish Fry fund raising project. After five years of taking charge, Jerry and Jane Koontz are stepping down and we are in need of someone, some couple, or some group to take the reigns for this coming year. The Fish Fry project has been a great boost for our church and enjoyed by many throughout our community. Since our first Fry in 2007 the project has netted over $26, for projects within our church. Jerry and Jane have kept a good record of how the project has operated for the past five years, so the new leadership can easily run with the ball. Anyone with questions can call Jerry and Jane to get more information. Many thanks to all who have helped over the past years and we hope they will continue for many more. ************************************************************************************ BIBLE STUDY The Wednesday morning Bible Study group will still meet during Lent on Monday mornings at 9:00 am. They will also gather for the weekly Breakfast and Devotions programs which begin on Ash Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church at 9:00 am. Nothing will ever be able to separate us from the love of God demonstrated by our Lord Jesus Christ when he died for us. (Romans 8:39 TLB) Issue 2 Page 5

6 News from the United Methodist Women The New Year calendar was officially started with the Kick Off Breakfast at the Das Dutch Kitchen on Saturday the 26th. It was a cold day but we warmed it up with good food, fellowship and an outstanding program by Laura Grimm of her visit to the Space Academy. It was amazing all the things Laura related to us that she learned in five days. She had a time of rewarding education about the space program, which she has incorporated into her teaching. Hope all that came enjoyed it as much as I did. The new program booklets were passed out at the January breakfast. If you did not receive one, please see me and I will be sure you get one. You will want to be sure to get a booklet so you can mark your calendars for upcoming events. We want to thank Joann Watson for her artistic covers and Emily McGinty for completing the booklets. What a good job you both did! The February meeting on Tuesday the 26th at 7:00 PM I am sure will be another informative meeting. We will be holding the meeting at the Church fellowship hall. We are having Karen Geiser from Kidron speaking about Page 6 Inspirations of Gardening. Karen is quite a gardener and I think she will make us excited about the arrival of the spring planting season and how to extend our garden through the year. Come and see the surprises Karen will have for us. On Tuesday, March 26 at 7:00 PM Bess Treisch will be leading the program on Prayer and Self Denial. Please come and hear Bess words of Christian encouragement. I gave the devotions for the Church s Bible study group this month. I read the following poem and had everyone reflect on the fun they had as children in the winter. I hope you enjoy the poem and reflect on your fun times you had as a child. A WONDERFUL WINTER S DAY The first snowfall quietly came, This morning with God s rising sun; He left a blanket clean and white, So we might have some winter fun. Let s break out our boots and our sleds, Find a steep hill to slide on down; We ll play till we can t feel our toes, Then pass the hot chocolate around. We ll light a fire in the clearing, The Monthly Messenger

7 Just big enough to warm our hands; Then call all the children around, Tell them about God s winter plans. How God provides the snow for us, Simply one of His many gifts; Along with the ice on the lake, In His way, our sprits He lifts. We ll cur a hole in the ice and fish, Atop of the ice we can skate; There is so much to see and do, On this, God s wonderful winter day. It s all in how we look at it, Blessings from God or nature s wrath? It depends on what s in our hearts, The answer is as simple as that. By Paul D. Berube (2008) With God s Blessings, I hope you have the right thing in your heart this winter. Christian Women s Prayer Breakfast A special invitation is extended to all area women for the 21st Annual Women's Spring Prayer Breakfast, "Godly Women--God's Riveters" This event takes place on Saturday, March 16, from 8:30-10:30 a.m.at Jake's Restaurant, 6655 East Lincoln Way, Wooster. Music will be provided by Sarah Gentry, and Dr. Amy Jolliff will be speaking. A buffet breakfast will be served for $12 each and is due with your reservation by March 9. (See Beth Johnson for reservation form and more details.) All women are invited to join in a special morning of fellowship, music, inspiration, and prayer. ~Beth Johnson UMW President May those who love the Lord shine as the sun! (Judges 5:31 TLB) Issue 2 Page 7

8 MISSIONS NEWS Canton Calvary Missions Food Collection: FEBRUARY: PEANUT BUTTER Salvation Army food donations needed. During the Lenten Season, the Mission committee is collecting personal care products for Salvation Army, Orrville. Place items into the designated basket in the church narthex. Suggested items: toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, soap, TP, deodorant, child products, diapers. This is a general listing, the choice is yours. Join us in helping and encouraging the needy in our area with a donation. The collection of Box Tops for Education, Campbell's labels for Education, and Tyson Project A+ labels is an ongoing project for the Mission Committee here at the DUMC. Clip and save labels from Tyson products with Project A+ logo. Cut at the dotted line and bring the entire label. Each label is redeemed for 24 cents. Box Tops can be found on the following packages: Cheerios cereal, Ziploc boxes, Kleenex tissue boxes, and produce sleeves from Green Giant. Look for Labels for Education on: SpaghettiOs, Yogurt smoothies, Campbell soups--just to name a few. Please place clipped labels in the jar outside the church office. The labels will be sent to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky to assist the Mission School. Box tops for education and bar code labels are still be collected for The Red Bird Mission and can be placed in the basket on the food pantry cupboard. Next Missions meeting is Monday, March 11 at 9:30am. Thank you for the continued support, Myrna Streb, Missions Committee Page 8 The Monthly Messenger

9 Adult/Family Fellowship Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper February 12, 5:30 In the church fellowship hall. If you have any suggestions for any future events, please let us know, we d love to hear your ideas. **************************************************************************** YOUTH NEWS There will be a Youth Meeting on Sunday, February pm. This will be a time of sharing and where we will be discussing some upcoming events, etc. Also, any parents or adults who are willing to help with our youth group are encouraged and welcome to join us. Snacks will be provided. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father s commands and remain in his love. (John 15:10 NIV) Issue 2 Page 9

10 The Lenten season is a time for a renewed commitment to prayer. Though I do pray for our congregation on a daily basis, I am observing a Lenten discipline of praying for each individual and family by name on a particular day. If you have a specific need or concern that you would like me to pray for, please let me know. Praying for you and your personal joys and concerns is a privilege for me. In addition, I believe my prayer life is deepened by this opportunity as a part of my own Lenten observance. I would encourage you to consider praying for me as your pastor and the other members of our parish as a part of your own personal Lenten journey, too. I pray this time of intentional prayer will make a difference for all of us as a church family. Wednesday, February 13 Thursday, February 14 Friday, February 15 Saturday, February 16 Sunday, February 17 Monday, February 18 Tuesday, February 19 Wednesday, February 20 Thursday, February 21 Friday, February 22 Saturday, February 23 Sunday, February 24 Monday, February 25 Tuesday, February 26 Wednesday, February 27 Thursday, February 28 Friday, March 1 Saturday, March 2 Sunday, March 3 Pastor Paul s Lenten Prayer Calendar (Won t you consider praying for our congregation, too?) Paul & Beth Adams Gloria Amstutz John and Janice Anderson Todd, Tara and Grace Anderson Russell Baer Mrs. I Glen Berg Kymberlie Boggs Linda & Leroy Boulton Jennifer & Jeremy Bradford Gladys Brown Keith & Ashley Brown Rachel (Renner) Budd Michael, Ann, Ryan & Katie Chizmadia Rick, Jackie, Lauren & Samantha Clark Chuck & Maggie Conrad Cy, Alissa, Cy & Kaley Conrad Dan, Jenny, Drake & Dane Conrad Darrell, Helen, Carrie & Dylan Domer Mary Doty Don & Jacquie Douglas Harold & Hazeljean Douglas Peter Douglas John, Christine & Brooke Dye Dallas & Cynthia Falb Dallas, Melissa & Dallas Falb Sarah, Hannah & Ethan Farnsworth Lynn & Jon Farren Alan, Rosario, Shawna, Austin, Cole, Devyn & Zoey Farriss Bill & Carol Farriss Todd, Myrna, Heidi, Trisha Farriss & Adrian Dixon David & Diane Fischnich Eric, Joellen, Kiana, & Patrick Fone & Kaydin, Dakota & Alyssa Leslie & Sonya Gatrell Jeff, Barb & Grant Geib Paul Gerber Jayne Gillette Sandi Gragg Chuck & Sue Green & Chelsey, Chad, Chance & Charity Detwiler John, Terrie, Jake, Emilee & Abby Gregory Don, Mary, Alexandra & Logan Haer Ruth Haer George & Belvia Hann Judy Harbaugh Dwight & Maxine Hayes Melinda Heindl James, Ginger, Tyler, Dylan and Sam Herzog Ellen Horst Larry & Ellen Indorf Lucy Indorf Gary, Dianna, Abby & Mark Jameson Don & Beth Johnson Garrick Johnson Grace Johnson Jeffrey & Joyce Johnson Martha Johnson Bill & Dixie Jones Brad, Rebekah, Callie & Collin Jones Page 10 The Monthly Messenger

11 Monday, March 4 Tuesday, March 5 Wednesday, March 6 Thursday, March 7 Friday, March 8 Saturday, March 9 Sunday, March 10 Monday, March 11 Tuesday, March 12 Wednesday, March 13 Thursday, March 14 Friday, March 15 Saturday, March 16 Sunday, March 17 Monday, March 18 Tuesday, March 19 Wednesday, March 20 Thursday, March 21 Friday, March 22 Saturday, March 23 Sunday, March 24 Monday, March 25 Gene, Jane & Eric King Ross, Alexis, Noah & Isaac King Bob & Gladys Kiplinger Gerald & LaDeane Knapp Jerry, Jane, Jason and Justin Koontz Vaughn & Clarabel Kurzen Ed & Betty Jean Leyman Ed & Karen Lintern Glenn & Mary Loomis Earl Mason Beverly Masters Frank McAdams Bill McFarren Phyllis McCall Jeff, Beverly & Emily McGinty Maurine McGinty Don, Lisa and Donnie Meager & Marjorie Hallam Brenda Meister David, Leslie, Cory & Casey Merriman Shelly Merriman Tom & Edna Merriman Janet Muhlbach Sheldon, Keri, Tyler, Jordan, Kendal & Morgan Nussbaum Dave & Carmen Owens Paul & Kristina (Streb) Parkanzky Travis, Heather, Elizabeth & Bailey Pauli Barb Peters Scott, Sally, Jason, Brandon & Tiffany Peters Ted & Penny Renner Tyler Renner Jennifer (Renner) Reynolds Julie Renner Donna Schneider Scott, Karen, Paul & Nina Schultz Norma Schupbach Stan & Phyllis Siders Sally Slusser Beverly Smith Rose Ann Stark Garland & Shirleen Smith Marjorie Smith Blake & Zetta Sommer Jennifer, Serenity & Lillian Smale Donna Stansberger Ed, Sharon & Scott Starling James & Ethel Streb Mark & Myrna Streb David & Linda Sword Gladys, Russell, Russell & Candice Taylor Don Torgler Ryan & Bess Treisch Clarence & Marjorie Troyer Steve & Jeanette Troyer Rita Tyrell Patrick, Denise and Joseph Turchiano Krista, Brian, Morgan & Kyle Waddell Paul & Joann Watson Jerry, Teri, Tad, Johanna & Jae Weaver Harry & Allene Weibel Diane Weisgarber Jay & Teresa Weisgarber Janis Weltich John & Laurel Wertz Todd, Sarah, Rachel & Joshua Wertz Lena Wolfe Chad, Sarah, Andrew & Seth Wyckoff Don & Glenda Wyckoff Steve & Daniel Yoder Stacy Zifcak Issue 2 Page 11

12 Dalton United Methodist Church 204 W Main St PO Box 277 Dalton, OH Nonprofit Organization US Postage Paid Dalton, Ohio PERMIT #11 Address Service Requested FEBRUARY Newsletter Dalton United Methodist Church Pastor: Paul Farren Phone: Cell Phone: pastorpaul@ .com FEBRUARY - Altar Flowers 3 Schultz family In Memory of Don 10 Dallas W Falb Happy Birthday from Sister 17 OPEN Worship Hours Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Group *************************************************** Lisa Meager; Organist Beverly McGinty; Praise & Bell Choir Director Steve Yoder; Head Usher Tad Weaver; Assistant Usher/Sound 24 Dave and Diane Fishnich Anniversary MARCH 2013 Newsletter INFO Deadline: FEBRUARY 25, 2013 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.