The Messenger Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. Volume 63 April 2016 Issue 4
Thoughts from the Pastor THANK YOU On behalf of my family, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your prayers, cards, condolences, and support at the loss of our mother, Jane Vaughn. We especially appreciated all the work that went into the meal after the funeral. Some of you spent that whole Sunday at the church. After Sunday School and church, you stayed to set up and prepare for the meal, serve the meal, and clean up afterwards. Again, we are most grateful for all you have done during our time of grief. Thanks also to Rev. David Wilson, who stepped in to preach for me that Sunday morning. He not only filled in for me, but he preached a sermon right in line with the topic I was preparing to speak on. And, I understand he did an excellent job. My family and I are blessed to be part of such a loving and generous congregation. CHRISTIAN LIFE TRILOGY SERIES CONTINUES Easter Sunday begins the second part of our Christian Life Trilogy. This section is called: The Resurrected Life. During this 40 day period, we will look at what the resurrection of Christ means for each one of us, as Christians. We will consider all the ways that life is made new by the power of God that rose Jesus from the grave on that first Easter morning. There is a 40 day devotional guide that is available, as well as a 7 session study guide that focuses on the topic of each week. Our Adult Sunday School class will be using the study guide as a resource during this series. Also, my sermons will be devoted to those topics. The pattern for each week will go as follows: I will preach on a specific topic related to living our lives in the resurrection power of the Lord. Then, the daily readings for that week, in the 40-day devotional book, will offer a deeper look at that topic. And finally, the Adult class will discuss the sermon and the week s readings on Sunday morning, before the next topic is presented during Morning Worship. This 40 day study will take us up to the next great event in the Christian calendar - Pentecost. And, on Pentecost Sunday, May 15 th, we will begin the final section of the Christian Life series, entitled, The Spirit-Filled Life. I invite you to participate as much as you are able in this adventure.
UNITY 4 THE COMMUNITY Wednesday, April 6 th, will be the second Unity event, that will be held in the Carey Community Center. These series of events are designed to bring together pastors and congregations from churches around Beaver County. We gather together for food, fellowship, worship, prayer, and a time of study and discussion. This Unity event will feature a mini-concert by the Second Baptist Church choir from Rochester. After the meal and worship, we will break up into groups- Youth, Children, Men, and Women, and move to separate areas of the church and Carey Center for fellowship, prayer, and discussion. The meal begins at 6PM, and everyone is gone by 8:30PM. The event is free, but folks are welcomed to participate in a free-will offering to help with the food costs. Plan on attending this event and meeting other Christians from area churches. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP Our next contemporary worship in the Carey Center will be Sunday April 17 th In Christian love, Pastor Dave The Women s Tea this year is planned for Saturday, April 30 at 12:30 pm in the Carey Community Center. All women, children and their guests are welcome to attend. Cost is $5.00 for adults and children under 10 are free. Stay tuned for information about our program. Bring your favorite tea cup with you and, if you are so inclined, wear your favorite hat! Reservations are being taken by Virginia Basalyga at 724-775-7776 until April 26. The Women are continuing to sell Anderson Candy Bars for $1 each. They are available on the table in the Carey Center lobby on Sunday mornings. We will have the penny jar out for the Ruth M. Smith Home each week also. Thank you for your support. Watch for events planned for the summer months.
Braised Steak Dinner Featuring: mashed potatoes, cole slaw, vegetables, and assorted homemade pies Wednesday, April 13, 2016 First seating 4:00 pm. Second seating 6:00 pm Take-outs available from 5 6 pm only Tickets are $11 for Adults $5 for Kids 4-12 FREE for 3 and under For tickets contact: Betsy Ralston 724-775-5985 Linda Hulme 724-728-2342 Mary Corless 724-847-2383
CHANCEL CHOIR Chancel Choir Practice Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. APRIL ANTHEMS April 3 Bread of the World April 10 Abide with Me April 17 Contemporary Service April 24 Sanctuary FEB. 28 AND MARCH OFFERINGS February 28 $2,094.00 March 6 $3,663.00 March 13 $2,417.00 March 20 $3,321.00 March 27 $3,352.00 Rec d 2016-to-date $41,875.00 Thanks for your faithfulness! Note: detailed Account Balance Reports are available to any who wish to examine them. MONTHLY BALANCE January 2016 Beginning Balance: $21,263.07 Income: +$18,477.06 Expenses: -$29,526.99 Ending Balance: $10,213.38 February 2016 Beginning Balance: $10,213.38 Income: +$29,521.32 Expenses: -$17,271.59 Ending Balance: $22,463.11
PRAYER CONCERNS Pray for our shut-ins: Nicole Hesser, Paul Rowse, Pat Brandt, Thelma Sochor, John Coast, Don John Also pray for: Cheryl Maze, Austin Miller, Ruth Graham, Penny Hart, Gene Wolfe, Caroline Wolfe, Bob Graham, Robert Trumpeter, Virginia Basalyga, Doris John, Kara McHattie, The family of Jane Vaughn, Judy and Bob Cook, Suellen Ulicny, Mary L., Tanya Heidel, Adam S., Anna M., Cheryl Fausti, Karen DeCampli, Cindy Kibler, Eric, Grace Budacki, Henry Newman, Unspoken, Mike Livingston, Ashley Goodrich, Gladys Goodrich, Lori Davis, Amber and Riley Davis, Gregg Davis, Guy, Tim Lentz, Mike Graeff, Sophia, Sharon Dupree, Pastor Dave Wilson, G. Heidel, Dan McNear, Miranda and Andrew, Janet Minnetti, Leslie Rose, Eric, victims and their families in the Brussels bombings. MUMC PRAYER CHAIN If you are interested in joining our church Prayer Chain, please contact Nancy Beringer at 724-775-5331 or Bobbie Dierdorf at 724-774-5487. HOSPITALIZATIONS AND THE HIPAA LAW HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) concerns the right to privacy for patients under medical care. If you want us to know when you or a loved one enters the hospital, you must notify Pastor Dave (724-775-1327), &/or the church office (724-775-6702). If you wish prayer during your hospitalization or recovery, please notify Nancy Beringer, 724-775-5331 or Bobbie Dierdorf at 724-774-5487 to have your name on the Prayer Chain. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Jane Vaughn.
April Birthdays Deanna McCoy 1 Robert Doughty 1 Peggy Fitzsimmons 3 Raine Petrella 3 James Fitzsimmons Jr. 4 Abigail Cermak 5 Karli Dierdorf 8 Jonathan Beaver 8 Nancy Beringer 9 Shelby Easterday 10 Sandy Householder 11 Shirley Hood 11 Betsy Majzlik 11 Amy Kaylor 11 Virginia Swift 11 Niko Bunney 12 Michael Miller 12 Paul Sylvester 15 Andrew Baird 16 Danielle Suman 19 Jane McCullough 20 Susan Roscher 21 Brian Mihalic 22 Jack Shawger 22 Anthony Reich 23 Rylee Vaccarelli 24 Robert Haglan 25 Adeline Reich 25 Brett Esworthy 26 Charles Johnston 27 Anthony Tatsch, Jr. 28 Gary Morris 30 Jonathan McDonald 30 APRIL ANNIVERSARIES Anthony & Cheryl Lako 4 Jonathan & Nicole McDonald 8 Brent & Jodi Haller 17 Bruce & Linda Hill 18 Jeffrey & Linda Shawger 19 Alfred & Judy Fitzgerald 20 Holly & Brian Mihalic 28 MISSED YOURS? If we missed your birthday or anniversary, please give us a call so we can include you in the future. Thanks. Monaca United Methodist Church 813 Indiana Ave., Monaca PA 15061 Phone: 724 775 6702 Email: monacaumc@gmail.com Web Page: monacaumc.org Office Hours: Tues & Thurs 10:00am 3:00 pm Adult/Youth Christian Ed 9:30 a.m. Children s Christian Ed 10:45 am Sunday Worship: 10:45 am Sundays Pastor: Rev. David Vaughn Parsonage: 724 242-5587 - Email: rev.davon@gmail.com Organist: Norma Coast Secretary: Jane Lee Choir Director: Kay Carrier Custodian: Sean Bunney
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