Christian Link. Pastor Bob. What Do We Do Now? February From the Pastor...

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1 Frazeysburg United Methodist Church Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors. From the Pastor... What Do We Do Now? As we observe the face of this nation after the election we see a face that is not particularly attractive. Lady Liberty looks pretty ugly right now, but it is important to remember that the protests and negative rhetoric being cast at newly elected President Trump is unique in the world. In many nations, even developed nations, such protests and negative rhetoric are not allowed. President Trump was heavily criticized for his statement that he was considering not accepting the outcome of the election. Many of his deepest critics called his statement un-american and a danger to democracy. Those very people now do not accept the results of this election. It would be easy to look at those people and see them as they and ourselves as the children of God, enjoying God s favor (albeit unmerited). Yes, we are God s children, but so are unbelievers. Each person, no matter how far from God s Word, has a soul of infinite value to God. We are to introduce people to the Master, we are to bring people to Christ. As my favorite evangelist wrote, We do not get to screen the applicants; our job is to arrange a meeting with the Boss. (Max Lucado) Consider these words from Romans 11:17-21 (NIV): If some of the branches have been broken off, and you, though a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing sap from the olive root, do not boast over those branches. If you do, consider this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. You will say then, "Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in." Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either. In the face of the insults, the foul language, the disappointing conduct of those who call themselves Americans, do not judge and do not condemn. As the Bible says, Do not return evil with evil. Return evil with love. Hang in there as we march on to Spring. Yours in Christ, Pastor Bob February 2017 Inside this issue: Scheduled to Serve Upcoming Events on Our Calendar Attendance & Offering Bulletin Board Thank You Page and Prayer Concerns Outreach Page: Dare to Care SOS Youth and KICK SOS Youth 9 Birthday s/ Anniversary 10 February Calendar 11

2 Page 2 SERMON TITLES, TEXT AND THOSE SCHEDULED TO SERVE February 5 th 5 th Sunday after Epiphany ~ Communion Sermon: Full Participation Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-21 pg Scripture Reader: Barb Fletcher Greeters: The Harney Family Acolytes: Kayley Harper and Marissa Sees Nursery: Linda Moran Children's Church: No Children s Church Today Head Usher: Bob and Linda Moran February 12 th 6 th Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: On the Same Team Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 pg Scripture Reader: Any Volunteer s? Greeters: The Milatovich Family Acolytes: Makynna Roahrig and AJ Lawler Nursery: Sarah Merce Children s Church: Amy Ridgley Head Usher: Bob and Linda Moran February 19 th 7 th Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Why I Come To America Scripture: Romans 8:35-39 pg Scripture Reader: Linda Mesnard Greeters: The Ford Family Acolytes: Parker Cowden and Owen Harney Nursery: Polly Priest Children s Church: Any Volunteers? Head Usher: Bob and Linda Moran February 26 th 8 th Sunday after Epiphany ~ Transfiguration of the Lord Sermon: Get Off the Mountain Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21 pg Scripture Reader: Scott Ford Greeters: Kayley Harper, Marissa Sees and Gavon Gee Acolytes: Landon and Braden Harney Nursery: Debbie Miller Children s Church: Any Volunteers? Head Usher: Bob and Linda Moran February Verse of the Month- John13:35 (NIV) By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." Lay Leader: Eric Wasson Videographers: The Zeman Family Projector: Sandy Sees

3 Page 3 UPCOMING EVENTS ON OUR CHURCH CALENDAR SOS Youth Fundraiser Do you have Valentine s Day plans with your valentine? Do you need someone to watch your children while you are out? On Saturday, February 11 th from 4:30pm-8pm you can bring your children here to the church for an evening of fun! There will be crafts, games and snacks! The cost will be by donation There is a sign-up sheet to register your child, on the table in the welcome center. PPR Meeting Tuesday, February 7 th at 7:00 p.m. ((2017) Anita Adams, Michele Hunter, Nina Ludwig (2018) Marilyn Martin, Amber Zeman, Sandy Sees (2019)Carolyn Craig, Jobin Harney Council on Ministry Tuesday, February 7 th at 7:30 p.m. All committee chairs should attend these meetings and share your ideas. We need to work together. These include: Marlene Hare (Circle of Friendship), Linda Mesnard (Evangelism), Linda Moran (Family Life), Eric Wasson (Lay Leader), Venetia Morin (Missions),? (PPR), Judy King (Social Concerns), Todd Bickle (Stewardship), Judy Richards (Christian Education Coordinator & Sunday School Superintendent),? (Trustees),? (Worship), (Youth Leaders), Pastor Bob Mesnard Trustees Meeting Tuesday, February 14 th at 7:00 p.m. (2017) Stan Ludwig, John Norman Donn Steer (2018) Mike Cohagen, Jack Stokes, Bob Moran (2019) Bob Hare, Scott Ford Ad. Council Meeting Tuesday, February 14 th at 7:30 p.m. Members at large: Tracy Boyd, Carroll Bumpus, Carolyn Craig, Sandy Sees, Tom Tyson, Marlene Hare, Michelle Majoy, Marilyn Martin Evangelism Tuesday, February 21 st at 7:00 p.m. Members are: Connie Rine, Linda Mesnard, Sandy Sees, Heather Wilson and Debbie Work IT S MOVIE NIGHT! February 19 th at 5pm Join us for snacks, a movie and great fellowship! NEW CARPET FUND Did you know that the carpet in our sanctuary has been here since the 70 s? At the Administrative Council meeting it was brought up that maybe it is time to replace it! In the future we will be getting estimates on new carpet. Stay Tuned for more information...

4 Page 4 BULLETIN BOARD 2017 Flower Chart The cost of providing flowers is $ We ask that you pay for your flowers one week prior to the date you choose. Checks should be made payable to Joanne Bumpus or Barb Fletcher, our Flower Stewards. Saturday, February 4 th at 8am All Men are invited! Bring a friend! Roses for our New Babies: Please call the church office when a new baby has arrived. The church will pay for the rose if the parents are active church members or regular attendees. Grandparents can place a rose announcing the birth, but the cost is $4.00. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOOTHILLS DISTRICT FRAZEYSBURG UMC CONGREGATION! Thank you for your commitment in paying of your apportionments in 2016! Your financial gifts have made a huge difference in southeastern Ohio! This year, in addition to covering our administrative and staffing costs, over $200,000 returned to our district in the form of church revitalization grants, missional grants and pastoral compensation assistance to our Foothills congregations. Join us at Exercise Class Each Monday and Wednesday at 6:30pm! Tuesday at 10:30am

5 Page 5 THANK YOU and PRAYER CONCERNS Thank you for your service Check out our bulletin board in the vestibule that has family members who are currently serving in the service. Please keep them and their families lifted up in prayer as they are serving our country. Vanessa Bates Brandon Davis Justin Laird Nathan Fair Kyle Lefever Mark Fitzgerald Cole Ford Adam Miller Mitchell Cowden Brad Cowden THANK YOU! Thank you for the big basket of fruit and popcorn that I received from the Circle of Friendship. Sincerely, Darlene Lentz I would just like to thank everybody for the cookies for the children's Christmas program. Everyone enjoyed the cookies. Thanks again! Linda Moran We would like to thank everyone for the anniversary, Christmas and birthday cards. It was a joy to open each and every one! Mary and Dave Baldwin. Thanks to the Circle of Friendship for the lovely gift basket. God bless you, everything tasted so good! Love you all~ Bob and Jo Bickle To my church family: We need to thank you for all the cards I have received this year. A big thank you for all the prayers. They sure have helped. Thank you for the fruit basket. They were all very much appreciated. Thank you ~ Tom and Isabel The Circle of Friendship ~ Thank you so much for the lovely holiday fruit, popcorn, etc. basket. We appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness in all your service to our Lord and Savior. Peace & Blessings ~ Carroll & Jo Bumpus Thanks to our church family for the Christmas cards, gifts, goodies, etc. God s love shines in each and every one of you. In God s Love, Pastor Bob and Linda OUR CONDOLENCES To Bob and Eva Norman on the passing of Bob s sister, Opal Gould (102). Opal passed away on Friday, December 30 th. Cards may reach the Norman s at: 9185 Baker Rd., Frazeysburg And Virginia King at PO Box 41, Frazeysburg To Rick and Mary Hunter on the passing of Mary s brother, Jerry Murphy (82). Jerry passed away on Thursday, December 29 th. Cards may reach the Hunter s at: 212 W. 4 th Street, Frazeysburg To Tom and Barb Schlinder on the passing of their brother-in-law, David Eichenauer. David (74) passed away on Thursday, January 5 th. Cards may reach the Schlinder s at: 4895 Pleasant Valley Road, Frazeysburg Prayer Concerns please keep the following in your prayers Diane Ackerman, Marilyn Banks, Kim Border & Family, Laura Bussey, Greg & Jackie Chapin, Chris Fisher, Elise Ford and family, Janet Gower, Shirley Harper, Larney Lacy, Emily Levering, Sarah Ludinich, Ida Belle Ludwig, Judy Miller, Mona Miller, Darliss Mock, Charmaine Palkiewicz, The Priest Family, Al & Marge Rohner, Karen & Rick Shipley, Megan Shipley, Isabel Tyson, Mildred Willey, and Hazel Williams

6 Page 6 OUTREACH PAGE: DARE TO CARE, EVANGELISM Dare to Care Those who served in January were: Carolyn Craig, Barb Fletcher, Yvonne Hood, Mary Hunter, Nina Ludwig, Bob and Linda Mesnard, Beth Norman, Connie Rine, Sandy Sees and Patty Stokes Our Monthly report: 16 telephone calls 118 note cards to families 786 prayers 7 visits We need you! Don t forget our shut-ins or those in the hospitals. We would like all visitations recorded on the sheet posted outside the church office. Please write your visits down or put on a slip of paper listing who you visited and the date and give to Sandy Sees. February Evangelism Our Card Ministry is still in full swing. Please see the list below. If your last name begins with A-F, send your cards the first week, G- L send the second week, M-S send the third week, and T-Z send your cards the last week of the month. The cards this month are for: Sydney Zeman 2-404B 393 Sumner St. Akron, OH Shirley Harper 108 Pine Court-Apt. A Cambridge, OH Frazier Baker CPK-522A, Campus Park Apts. 195 E. McMillan St. Cincinnati, OH 45219

7 Page 7 SOS YOUTH AND KICK Congratulations to the following SOS Youth and KICK kids for achieving all A s in the first grading period! Grade 2 Megan Kozusko Addi Majoy Grade 3 Parker Cowden Owen Harney AJ Lawler Gage Ridgley Grade 5 Zoey Zeman Grade 6 Landon Harney Grade 7 Lacey Carroll Grade 9 Braden Harney Seth Zeman Grade 11 Jobin Harney Stay Tuned for upcoming youth fundraisers. Re-finishing white yard crosses. Potato Bar Camp time will be here before we know it! Thank you for all of your support to KICK and SOS Youth! Winter Jam 2017 On Saturday, January 24 th, 5 members of our SOS Youth Group attended Winter Jam at The Schottenstein Center in Columbus. Members who attended were: Seth Zeman, Bailey Gray, Olivia Zeman, Lacey Carroll, and Brooke Kozusko. Thank you to our adult chaperons for volunteering your time! Pastor Bob and Linda and Todd and Kristen Carroll!

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9 The Frazeysburg United Methodist Church 87 West Second Street Frazeysburg, OH CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday (9am-1pm) Phone: Web site: WORSHIP SERVICES 9:30 a.m. Sunday 10:45 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:45-11:45 a.m. This Newsletter was made especially for YOU MISSION STATEMENT Frazeysburg United Methodist Church: The Body of Christ worshiping, learning, serving and growing together. Frazeysburg United Methodist Church Member Spotlight -Rick Hunter How Long have you been a member of the FUMC? 56 yrs. What is your favorite memory of our church? There are a lot of memories. 1. When I was young, older people would be working around the church I would come across the street to see if I could help. They would make soup and sell it I would help deliver it. 2. We had a group called the yoke fellowship. It was for young, married couples. We would study the bible, have dinners together. A very close group. What is your favorite scripture and why? John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son that whosoever believes shall not perish but have eternal life. Because it gives me assurance that I will have eternal life with God. What is your favorite hymn or praise and worship song? Standing on Holy Ground What is your favorite pastime outside of church? Being with my lovely wife Mary. Enjoying the fruits of our labor. Anything you would like to add? Yes. I am a blessed man. Having a wonderful wife and 3 sons and 4 daughters. And 13 grandkids, 3 great grandkids. I am truly Blessed beyond words.