The Monthly Messenger

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1 The Monthly Messenger A Note From The Pastor... Sooo how did you do with last year s resolutions? Accomplish any? Still working on some? Need to make some new ones? New Year s Eve always seems to bring a time of reflection about what s happened the previous year and the changes that have occurred, as well as the things that have remained the same. As people make their resolutions for the new year, they consider what has happened in their lives and the change they want to happen in the future. I have heard people say that they want change or we need change. However, I have also discovered they are not always happy when change actually occurs, unless it is the specific change they themselves personally want. God doesn t always give us what we want. God gives us what we need to grow our relationship with Him, as well as others. Actually, when we grow closer to God, it brings us closer to each other. Sooo it really boils down to two resolutions that Jesus gave us a long time ago that pretty much covers everything. Love God Love Others Dalton United Methodist Church JANUARY 2019 If we really do these, it pretty much covers all the rest. God Bless, Pastor Dave Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. (Deuteronomy 6:5 NIV)

2 PRAYER CONCERNS Sharon Aduddell (friend of the Starlings), Jackie Bailey (cousin of Dan Stark), Jeff Barkman (friend of Rose Ann Stark), Dylan Domer, Patrick Fone, Jodi Hannan (friend of Jane King), Timothy Hedden (friend of Rose Ann Stark), Marcello Jacobs (grandson of Judy Harbaugh), Jan Kitzmiller (friend of Rose Ann Stark), Joyce Marks (friend of Rose Ann Stark), Pauline O Hara (mother of Paulette Martin), Edra Yoder (mother of Steve Yoder) Our nursing home, assisted living, and homebound residents: George Hann, Donna Schneider All Military personnel on active duty and their families. Our country and our leaders. (Please advise the church office at (330) if any these names should no longer be listed or of any updates) A special thank you to the Dalton High School Choralation for sharing their musical talents during our worship service on Sunday, December 2..A note of thanks to Karen Schultz and Steve Yoder for preparing and hanging the Christmas wreaths on the exterior doors of the church!...thank you sooo much for the Christmas cards and love gift. We truly appreciate it. God Bless You! ~Pastor Dave & Paulette...Thank you so much to the congregation of the Dalton UMC for the beautiful Christmas card and gift and also for the opportunity to work as your Church Secretary. Wishing you all a blessed New Year! ~Kim...Thank you to everyone who purchased and donated the poinsettias to beautifully decorate our sanctuary for the Christmas season! The most vivid memories of Christmases past are usually not of gifts given or received, but of the spirit of love, the special warmth of Christmas worship, the cherished little habits of the home. (Lois Rand) Page 2 The Monthly Messenger

3 ABOUT OUR MEMBERS... MISSIONS NEWS Help us minister to those in need. Elijah s Cupboard can always use non-perishable food items for The Salvation Army. Please bring an item or two with you and place them in the good cupboard in the hallway. We also continue to collect labels for the Red Bird Mission. -Labels include: "General Mills Boxtops for Education"; and "Tyson Project A+ Labels for Education". A collection envelope for the labels is located on the bulletin board, in the narthex of the Church. Please consider donating today! -Canton Calvary Missions food collections for JANUARY is: Canned Fruit this can be placed in the large basket in the narthex. Thank you for the continued support ~ Missions Committee ******************************************* Our Deepest Sympathy.. To the families and friends of: Jo Pugh...Terry O Hara (nephew of Paulette Martin) ***************************************** Lost and Found There are several items that have been left in the Church narthex. They have been placed on the coat rack next to the food cupboard outside the Church Office. Please take a moment to stop by and see if you might be missing one of these items! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NEW OFFICE HOURS The Church office will open on Wednesdays and Thursday from 8:00am until 1:00pm. Should you need assistance outside regular office hours, please contact Pastor Dave by pastordycdave@gmail.com or call cell # (740) If he is not able to answer your call, please be sure to leave him a message that includes your name and number and he will return your call as soon as possible. Issue 1 Page 3

4 JANUARY 2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS DALTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. ~ Jeremiah 29: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 NEW YEAR S DAY WORSHIP 10:30 EPIPHANY COMMUNION :00 BIBLE ST WORSHIP 10:30 PIZZA PARTY after WORSHIP SERVICE :00 BIBLE ST YOUTH BARBERTON YMCA 8 pm - 6 am WORSHIP 10:30 27 WORSHIP 10:30 21 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY :00 BIBLE ST :00 BIBLE ST CANAL DISTRICT LEADERSHIP GREENSBURG UMC 9 am - Noon 31 1 (FEBRUARY) 2 GROUNDHOG DAY January Birthdays Bill Jones, Bess Treisch 3 - Joshua Wertz 4 - Vaughn Kurzen 5 - Mary Loomis 6 - Gladys Kiplinger, Jay Weisgarber 12 - Glenn Loomis 16 - Belvia Hann 17 - Karen Lintern 18 - Carrie Domer, Ruth Haer 20 - Alyssa Fone 23 - Don Johnson 24 - Katie Chizmadia, Cole Farriss 30 - Gary Jameson, Myrna Streb, Marge Troyer 31 - Jeanette Troyer January Anniversaries Richard & Jennifer Smale CANTON CALVARY MISSION COLLECTION ITEM: Canned Fruit Operation Christmas Child Donation Item: Hats, Gloves & Scarves Page 4 The Monthly Messenger

5 News from the United Methodist Church LITURGIST CHILDREN S CHAT Please use the sign-up sheet on the office door if you would like to be Liturgist or give the Children s Chat during January. Please consider serving in one or both of these very important ministries. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels will be serving a meal each Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. at the Dalton Presbyterian Church. Please call Karol Niehaus at (330) for reservations. *************************************************************************** NOTICE! Calendars and contribution envelopes, are available on the Blue Cabinet outside the Church office. It is from God alone that you have your life through Christ Jesus. He showed us God s plan of salvation; he was the one who made us acceptable to God; he made us pure and holy and gave himself to purchase our salvation. (1 Corinthians 1:30 TLB) Issue 1 Page 5

6 Advent Season Begins The Domer family lit the first candle on the Advent wreath. And we had the joy of sharing the beautiful voices of the Dalton High School Choralation that joined us today too. For unto us a Child is born; unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder. These will be his royal titles: Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 TLB) Page 6 The Monthly Messenger

7 CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF OUR SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST! Special music from Alyssa and Dakota Fone during the worship Service, December 23, Steve Yoder talked about Christ's light within us...let your light shine! And Pastor Dave presented the story of that special journey to Bethlehem through a wonderful medley of songs. Issue 1 Page 7

8 Beautiful Candlelight Christmas Eve service; telling the wonderful story of the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ! Christmas Eve Service 2018 Scripture readings and Hymns, we lit our candles from the Christ Candle to end the service and go out to proclaim the Good News! Merry Christmas everyone! Page 8 The Monthly Messenger

9 DALTON HOLIDAYS FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 2018 As in the past, we opened our doors to the community for the Dalton Holidays Festival Open House! Lots of smiles, treats and fun! Issue 1 Page 9

10 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil. (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 NIV) Page 10 The Monthly Messenger

11 LEADERSHIP TRAINING Canal District Leadership Training Event on January Greensburg UMC, from 9 am - noon. There will be four workshops. The Canal District Leadership Training Event will follow a different format this year. It will only be a half day training with four options. Instead of one big event for the year, the district will offer a couple training opportunities, with one option of a training taking place at the Spring District Conference. Workshop # 1 - Rule of Christ - intended for the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee. How to address conflict and miscommunication in your church with more ease and less struggle. The Rule of Christ is a training that connects Jesus teaching from Matthew 18 to the life and relationships, in particular communication and conflict mediation, in our local churches. It is a proven system, with a solid Biblical foundation. Instructor: Rev. Bob Mitchell, Canal District, who has served in conflict mediation in our connection and helped lead the 2018 ROC Training Event for our conference. Workshop # 2 - Accountable Leadership and the Single Board Model. DESCRIPTION: The Single Board Model is a way to streamline leadership within your church that will empower your membership to serve more fully and accomplish it s mission. This workshop will give you the tools you need to move away from a committee-heavy structure to one that frees your church to actually do ministry and not just talk about it. Led by Rev. Jeffrey R. Croft, pastor of Green Valley United Methodist Church Workshop #3 - Local Church Trustees - A conversation touching on legal matters, parsonage/ church building maintenance and capital improvements, trustee responsibilities, and a year in the life of the trustees. Please feel free to bring specific questions to address with the group. Led by Rev. Ed Peterson, district superintendent of the Canal District Office, The United Methodist Church Workshop #4 - Building Our Competency For Relationship Building: How to be a Bold and Courageous Leader in Reaching Newer, Younger, and more Diverse People - Description: Building relationships should be second nature for Christians, but it can be difficult especially when differences exist political, racial, socioeconomic, or generational. Why are differences important? How do differences make a difference. Come learn how to make people feel valued and engaged and leave with tips on building your own and church s cultural competency. Mr. Will Jones, Director of Multicultural Vitality, Council on Ministries, East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church Issue 1 Page 11

12 Dalton United Methodist Church 204 W Main St PO Box 277 Dalton, OH Address Service Requested Nonprofit Organization JANUARY Newsletter Dalton United Methodist Church JANUARY - Altar Flowers Pastor: David Martin Phone: Cell Phone: pastordycdave@gmail.com Worship Hours Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Bible Study & Prayer Group *************************************************** Steve Yoder; Head Usher Nina Schultz; AV Team Leader Reminder A sign-up calendar is located on the cabinet outside the Church Office for those wishing to provide altar flowers for 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 Newsletter Info Deadline: JANUARY 25, 2019 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.