The Monthly Messenger

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1 The Monthly Messenger A Note From The Pastor... Rudy Thomas tells a story about an old scrubwoman in London who became ill. She was very poor and her friends pooled their resources and sent her to the hospital. During her convalescence, she visited other patients up and down the hall. Across the hall from her room was a twelve year old boy who was critically ill. The old lady and young boy would talk for long periods each day. Early one morning, the scrubwoman was awakened by the boy s mother who said, The doctors say Johnny has about ten minutes to live. Won t you say something to him? That was no easy assignment, but that woman, with the courage and faith of a saint, walked into that room and sat beside the dying boy. She took his hands between her calloused palms and said to him, Listen, Johnny, God made you. God loves you. God sent his Son to save you. God wants you to come home to live with Him. The little boy propped himself up on his elbow and with a feeble voice said, Say it again say it again! Quietly, the woman once again said, God made you, Johnny, and God loves you. God sent his Son to save you. God wants you to come home to live with Him. Johnny looked into the kindly face of his friend, and said Tell God, Thank you! Friends, our Lenten journey for 2014 is near completion. In the next few days we will welcome Jesus with palm branches, celebrate and remember his last supper with the disciples, crucify him on a cross, place him in a cold and empty tomb, only to celebrate God s power of resurrection on Easter morning! This is THE time for the church, the time when the foundation of our Dalton United Methodist Church APRIL 2014 being is remembered and celebrated. Over the next few days, I want to challenge you to not miss an opportunity that is given to you to come to church, especially during Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter morning. As Christians and seekers of the faith, we just shouldn t miss this gift of worshipping as a church family. Why? It s quite simple, really. Johnny gave us the answer: To tell God, Thank you! I cherish the opportunity that is ours to tell God Thank you, together, in worship. See you there! Peace,

2 PRAYER CONCERNS Erica Bodollo (co-worker of Ryan Treisch), The Carpenter Family (friends of Beverly McGinty), Doug Devers (co-worker of Ryan Treisch), Dylan Domer, Floyd Douglas (Clarabel Kurzen s brother), Eschman Family, Dallas Falb, Alan Farriss, Bill Farriss, Fran Fortner (cousin of Don Johnson), Sheila Hare (friend of Beth Johnson), Trina Haught, Rev. Andy Holt Family (friends of the Farren Family), Ellen Horst, Kelli, (friend of Barb Geib), Vern King, Dixie Jones, Joe Ledford (friend of the Meager family), Rev. Mike McHale, Rita Riggle (friend of Lynn Farren), Sherry (friend of Rose Ann Stark), Thea (friend of Barb Geib), Don Venables, Bill Wertz, Glenda Wyckoff, 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, Trish Spence, Jerry Swihart, Kenny Walkup, Lena Wolfe All Military personnel on active duty and their families. (We are looking for updates on the status of our military personnel. If you have any information to share, please contact THANK YOU Dear United Methodist Women, Thank you for the comfort. It is beautiful and I will treasure it. It will be a wonderful reminder of your thoughts and prayers and God s caring love as I deal with medical issues and surgery. I truly appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness. Thanks so much. ~Sheila Hare...Thanks for all the prayers, thoughts, calls, food and visits from my wonderful church family. They were all appreciated. Hopefully I will be walking again soon! ~Dixie Jones...Special thanks to the boy and girl scouts who participated in the morning worship service on March 9. Nice Job!...Dear Dalton UMC, This is to thank you for lending your wooden chairs to us for our Thanksgiving Meal. A special thanks to Ed Starling for transporting. We are humbled by your generous spirit! May God richly bless you! ~Your friends at the Church of the Cross, UMC Encourage those who are afraid. Tell them, Be strong, fear not, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you. (Isaiah 35:4 TLB) Page 2 Issue 4

3 ABOUT OUR MEMBERS... MEN S FELLOWSHIP GROUP Men's Fellowship will meet on April 26 at Das Dutch Kitchen at 8:00 am. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Chuck Kaliszewski who is the pastor of the Rittman United Methodist Church. All men and young men are welcome to come and be a part of this gathering. ****************************************** We are on Facebook!! Search for Dalton United Methodist Church, Dalton, Ohio You will see a familiar photo of our beautiful window.select and don t forget to click LIKE ****************************************** Tithing/Giving Envelope Boxes are now available in the Narthex of the church. Please check your mailbox or the table just outside of the church office. If you do not have a box of envelopes and would like one, please see either Sharon Starling or Clarabel Kurzen. Thank You! Our Deepest Sympathy.. To the families and friends of: John Mumaw...Sue Amstutz (friend of Beth Johnson)...Zeke Holt (friend of the Farren family) *********************************** Welcome! Tom, Vicki and Vivienne Cisar. They join our church family by transfer from the Burton City UMC. ************************************* 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 April is: Boxed Potatoes **************************************** The Monthly Messenger Page 3

4 MISSIONS NEWS Meals on Wheels of Stark and Wayne County is looking for volunteers for more information please see: Prayer Shawls a available for giving to friends, family, and, acquaintances who are have ill health or have special circumstances. Contact me for more info Canton Calvary Missions food collections for April is Boxed Potatoes this can be placed in the large basket in the narthex. -The Salvation Army food pantry food donations are welcome as many families are in need. The education labels for Red Bird Mission school supplies are collected in the container in the Narthex. Thanks for all the donated labels. Next Missions meeting date: to be announced Thank you for the continued support, Myrna Streb, Missions Committee ******************************************************************************* Easter Flowers Oh, that we might know the Lord! Let us press on to know him, and he will respond to us as surely as the coming of dawn or the rain of early spring. (Hosea 6:3 TLB) We will be celebrating our Risen Savior, Easter Sunday, April 20. Once again, we will display our beautiful spring flowers. To place your order, please use the sign-up on the office door or Allene Weibel at # ; or call the church office # The cost of each plant is $9.00. The choice of flowers is listed with the sign-up sheet. Orders need to be in by April 7. Thanking you all Worship Committee Page 4 Issue 4

5 The Canal District of the East Ohio Area of the United Methodist Church 800 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio Phone: 330/ , Fax: 330/ Web: SUPERINTENDENCY COMMITTEE OF THE CANAL DISTRICT Dear Pastor: As we know, our District Superintendent, Valerie Stultz, is retiring in June. She has been a valued part of Canal District these last years and we want to express our appreciation for her leadership and support and to do so in an unusual way! It involves three things and YOU! A Love Offering is being collected for Valerie. Gifts can be individual or from churches. All gifts should be sent to the Stow UMC (4880 Fishcreek Road, Stow, OH 44224) and noted for the Love Offering. Gifts should be received by the Stow Church before April 15 th. Also, a District-wide reception is planned for Valerie and Buck from 4:30 to 6:00 pm on April 27 th at the Medina UMC. This reception will immediately follow the Spring Conference. We ask that you invite members of your congregation to share in the reception time that day. I hope that you will participate in all three parts of this recognition of Valerie s leadership with Canal District. Sincerely, Leonard Budd, Chairperson Canal District Superintendency Committee 3770 Kent Road Stow, OH ****PLEASE NOTE.Valerie will be presented with a scrapbook made up of pages created by each of the 73 churches in the Canal District as well as the Love Offering. Joann Watson and Pastor Paul will be designing the scrapbook page from our congregation. They are looking for photos of events or activities from our church that might also include Valerie in them. If you have photos that you wish to share, please bring them to the church office no later than March 16. The Monthly Messenger Page 5

6 News from the United Methodist Women We were still seeing snow at our March meeting. There was a nice gathering of ladies despite the weather. We had a brief business meeting with discussion on UMW Sunday and the Mother-Child Banquet. If anyone is interested in participating in these two events, please let Chris Dye know. Even if you do not have a part in UMW Sunday (April 27), please come and support the UMW and congratulate the UMW Woman of the Year. Tina Baker will be our guest speaker. She has been with us before and is very enthusiastic. You will enjoy her. Please mark your calendars for exciting upcoming events: UMW Sunday April 27 Mother-Child Banquet May 18 Think Spring!! ~Jane Koontz VP UMW Thank you s to Jennifer Reynolds and Rachel Budd for serving delicious refreshments, Joann Watson for devotions and Sonya Gatrell for leading us in our Prayer and Self- Denial program. Remember what she told us about Breathe Prayers. It s a whole new appreciation for red lights!! Page 6 Issue 4

7 CHURCH DIRECTORIES Church Directories are available in the narthex. Please mark how many copies you take and cross off your name. If you would like to make a donation, THANK YOU!!. If there are additions or corrections, please give the information to Kim, our Church Secretary. If you exalt wisdom, she will exalt you. Hold her fast and she will lead you to great honor; she will place a beautiful crown upon your head. (Proverbs 4:8-9 TLB) Please make the following additions and correction to your copy of the directory: Taylor Thormaehlen is now Taylor Reynolds Kenna Thormaehlen is now Kenna Reynolds Joey Ann Thormaehlen is now Joey Ann Reynolds Tom & Vicki Cisar s address is Huprick Road, North Lawrence, OH 44666, phone number is Tom Cisar s birthday is 5/28 Vicki Cisar s birthday is 5/18 Vivienne Cisar s birthday is 7/11 Sarah Wertz s correct birthday is 11/27 Eric & JoEllen Fone s correct anniversary date is 6/24/2001 Sheldon Nussbaum s correct birthday is 9/30 Sheldon & Kerri Nussbaum s correct phone number is Paul & Kristina Parkanzky s correct anniversary date is 7/12/2003 The Monthly Messenger Page 7

8 APRIL 2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS DALTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 NKJV CANTON CALVARY MISSION FOOD ITEM: BOXED POTATOES Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 7:00 Mission Possible 2 9:00 Lenten Breakfast DPC NO J. Noise NO Bells :00 Final Words Study 7 Easter Flower Orders Due 8 9 9:00 Lenten Breakfast DPC 3:30 J. Noise 6:30 Bells 7:00 Trustees 7:00 Worship :00 Final Words Study PALM SUNDAY PASSOVER 16 9:00 Lenten Breakfast DPC 3:30 J. Noise 6:30 Bells 7:00 Finance 7:30 Ad Council 17 7:00 MAUNDY THURSDAY Service at Dalton Presbyterian Church 18 FISH FRY 4-7 pm GOOD FRIDAY :00 Sunrise Service Joyful Noise Sings during Worship EASTER EARTH DAY 23 9:00 Bible Study & Dev. 3:30 J. Noise 6:30 Bells ARBOR DAY 26 8 am Men s Das Dutch with Rev. Chuck Kaleszewski 27 Tina Baker, UMW Sunday Bells Play 3:00 Spring Dist. Medina :00 Bible Study & Dev. 3:30 J. Noise 6:30 Bells BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES... 2nd Rick Clark Ed Starling 3rd Dallas W. & Missy Falb (A) 11th Betty Jean Leyman Ethel Streb 16th Gregg Clark 17th Jeff Geib 18th Ellen Horst 21st 22nd 23rd 25th 27th 29th Dutch Archer James Herzog Don Wyckoff Taylor Reynolds Larry & Ellen Indorf (A) Barb Peters Jerry & Teri Weaver (A) Bryan Farnsworth Abby Gregory Jayne Gillette Page 8 Issue 4

9 LENTEN COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY MORNING SERVICES The Dalton United Methodist and Presbyterian Churches will traditionally open their churches and welcome the community for the Wednesday 9:00 AM Lenten Services. April 2, 9 and 16 will be held at the Presbyterian Church. All are welcome. *************************************************************************** SPECIAL MUSIC PRESENTATION On Sunday, March 30, at 2:00 p.m. the Dalton United Methodist Church hosted a SINGSPIRATION. This event featured the voice students of Lorna Lynn Parks of The Voice Studio. Ms. Parks is a voice instructor who works with students at the Dalton High School along with Heather Carr, Dalton Local Schools Choral Director. This was truly a delight for those who came out to listen! Beautiful! The Monthly Messenger Page 9

10 Summer Camp Information Pick up flyers out on table by the office. Please also check out eocumc.com/camps/wanake.htm 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 4

11 Dalton United Methodist Church Fish Fry All you can eat!!! Fish, Fries, Slaw, Apple Sauce, Rolls, Butter, & Beverage Desserts available, but not included Friday April 18, :00 7:00 PM Cost: Adults $9.00, Kids 12 years and under $4.00 Chicken Strips: 4- Piece Adult dinner $ Piece Kids dinner $4.00 Served in the Church Fellowship Halls Carry outs available The Monthly Messenger 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 APRIL Newsletter Dalton United Methodist Church Pastor: Paul Farren Phone: Cell Phone: pastorpaul@ .com APRIL - Altar Flowers 6 In Memory of Miriam Renner s Birthday 13 Schultz family in Honor of Ellen Horst s Birthday Worship Hours Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Group 20 Don Wyckoff s Birthday 27 Harold & Hazeljean Douglas Anniversary *************************************************** Lisa Meager; Organist Beverly McGinty; Praise & Bell Choir Director Steve Yoder; Head Usher Paul Schultz; Assistant Usher/Sound MAY 2014 Newsletter INFO Deadline: APRIL 25, 2014 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.