The Messenger Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. Volume 64 April 2017 Issue 4
LENTEN LUNCH Our final Lenten lunch for this year will be Wednesday April 5 th. The lunches have been held at noon, in the Carey Community Center. We have had the opportunity to show off the Carey Center to the community as we have hosted the lunches this year. Our church s responsibilities include setting up the tables and chairs and providing drinks and table service. Also, our ladies have assisted the various churches in getting the meals ready to serve. Thanks to everyone who has helped to make the lunches as success. St Johns Roman Catholic Church will be providing the lunch and devotion April 5 th. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP Our next contemporary worship in the Carey Center will be Sunday April 9. This is the second Sunday of the month. Usually the third Sunday is our normal Sunday for contemporary worship in the Carey Center. But, since Easter falls on the third Sunday of April this year, we wanted to have our Easter Sunday service in the sanctuary. So, we have move the contemporary service to the second Sunday for April. Since Sunday, April 9 th is Palm Sunday, we will celebrate Palm Sunday in the Carey Center. HOLY WEEK This year we begin Holy Week with a contemporary Palm Sunday worship service in the Carey Center on Sunday, April 9 th. Then, we will share in a service of holy communion in the sanctuary on Maundy Thursday, April 13, at 7PM. Our Easter service will be Sunday, April 16, at our usual worship time of 10:45AM. I trust that you will be able to join with us as we remember and celebrate the wonder, joy, and blessings that come to us through the death and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
CAREY CENTER USAGE We have seen our Carey Center being used more frequently in recent months. This is a good thing. That was the intention when the Center was proposed. In March, we have had a number of rentals, as well as several sports groups from the community using the facility for the benefit of area young people. Presently, there is a basketball training event on Mondays and Wednesdays for an area team, and we have some youngsters being trained in soccer on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Also, with the Lenten lunches, and a Butler District Clergy Spring Party, a funeral dinner, and contemporary service, we are really taking advantage of this great facility- the Carey Community Center. We are really blessed to have such a wonderful Center. Blessing to you all, during the Lent and coming Easter season! Pastor Dave NEWSLETTER DELIVERY PREFERENCE Quite a few members are receiving The Messenger in email form. If you prefer to receive it this way, please send your request to monacaumc@gmail.com and you will be added to the growing list. There are quite a few plusses: this is a time-efficient, eco-friendly, paperless way of getting the news and saves time and postage. Many people read their daily newspaper electronically. It saves on recycling and it won t get lost on your desk. You don t have to wait for the mail carrier (especially if you don t live in the area.. The Messenger can still be picked up at the church. We will let you know each month when it will be available. April s copy will be ready on Sunday, March 19.
BRAISED STEAK DINNER Featuring: mashed potatoes, cole slaw, vegetables, and assorted homemade pies Wednesday, April 19, 2017 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 Come enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship at Monaca United Methodist Church.
CHANCEL CHOIR Chancel Choir Practice Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. APRIL ANTHEMS April 2 A Lenten Lesson April 9 Contemporary Service April 16 He Is Risen April 23 April 30 Reach Out to Jesus FEB. 19 - MARCH 12 OFFERINGS February 19 $2,287.00 February 26 $1,736.00 March 5 $2,888.50 March 12 $2,345.00 Rec d 2017-to-date $22,752.00 Thanks for your faithfulness! Note: detailed Account Balance Reports are available to any who wish to examine them. MONTHLY BALANCE January 2017 Beginning Balance: $16,885.23 Income: +$11,288.00 Expenses: -$14,539.31 Ending Balance: $13,633.92 February 2017 Beginning Balance: $13,633.92 Income: +$10,155.96 Expenses: -$13,350.01 Ending Balance: $10,439.87
PRAYER CONCERNS Pray for our shut-ins: Nicole Hesser, Pat Brandt, Thelma Sochor, Bonnie Sanders, Gladys Goodrich, Jack Ralston.. During March we prayed for: George Rowse, the family of Leona Lorkovich, Jack Shawger, Amy Hartwick, Bob Cook, Robert Trumpeter, Lori and Jack Davis, Tanya Heidel, G. Heidel, Shirley Doutt, Mary L., Ann M., Allison Berg Farmer, Dorothy Johnston, Will Childs, Jack Ralston, Gail Wolfe, Ashley Goodrich, Cheryl Maze, Jordan and Austin Miller, Ruth Graham, Penny Hart, Gene Wolfe, Caroline Wolfe, Bob Graham, Michael Shane, Jim and Karen Rogers, Larry and Vivian Nash, Angela Ann Wolfe, Pastor Bob Singleton, Betty Dierdorf, Toni Pushinsky, Shirley Hollister, Carol Pisano, the family of Linda Jagerski, Sandy Vaughn Bonnie Holt.. An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. - Proverbs 12:25 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. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Lorkovich and Jagerski families. The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." - Deuteronomy 31:8
April Birthdays APRIL ANNIVERSARIES Robert Doughty 1 Raine Petrella 3 Karli Dierdorf 8 Jonathan Beaver 8 Nancy Beringer 9 Shelby Easterday 10 Sandy Householder 11 Shirley Hood 11 Betsy Majzlik 11 Niko Bunney 12 Michael Miller 12 Danielle Suman 19 Jane McCullough 20 Brian Mihalic 22 Jack Shawger 22 Robert Haglan 25 Brett Esworthy 26 Anthony & Cheryl Lako 4 Bruce & Linda Hill 18 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. Thank you. 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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