WORTHINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH614-885-5365
Worthington United Methodist Church
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
600 N. High Street, Worthington, OH 43085 -- 614-885-5365
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
WUMC Weekly Update: December 29, 2010
Begin 2011 In Church
Come this Sunday to Worship at the regular times: 9:30 am and 11:30 am. We will celebrate Epiphany, the journey of the magi and the Light of Christ shining into the world. Matthew says the magi followed the star to find the Christ Child; may we follow the Light of Christ in this new year, and find God's call on our lives.
Come this Sunday to Worship at the regular times: 9:30 am and 11:30 am. We will celebrate Epiphany, the journey of the magi and the Light of Christ shining into the world. Matthew says the magi followed the star to find the Christ Child; may we follow the Light of Christ in this new year, and find God's call on our lives.
End of the Year Giving
Members of your Finance Committee will be present in the church office on Friday, December 31, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm to receive any end of the year contributions you want to make. Please plan to bring contributions by Thursday, December 30, during regular office hours, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, or on New Year's Eve during the special hours the Finance Committee will welcome you.
Also please remember contributions that are postmarked December 31, 2010 will be considered 2010 giving even though they will be received in 2011. Thank you!
Members of your Finance Committee will be present in the church office on Friday, December 31, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm to receive any end of the year contributions you want to make. Please plan to bring contributions by Thursday, December 30, during regular office hours, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, or on New Year's Eve during the special hours the Finance Committee will welcome you.
Also please remember contributions that are postmarked December 31, 2010 will be considered 2010 giving even though they will be received in 2011. Thank you!
Every Member in Ministry
Thanks to all who have turned in their Every Member in Ministry forms. You should have already received a letter or email reminding you of the ministries you have chosen. Please review this information and contact Linda (614-885-5365 or linda@worthingtonumc.org) if there are changes. You will be contacted again in January regarding scheduling. The responses were terrific!
Thanks to all who have turned in their Every Member in Ministry forms. You should have already received a letter or email reminding you of the ministries you have chosen. Please review this information and contact Linda (614-885-5365 or linda@worthingtonumc.org) if there are changes. You will be contacted again in January regarding scheduling. The responses were terrific!
All Church Post-Epiphany Get-Together at Cyndy's Home on
Sunday, January 9 from 3:30 to 6:30 pm
Come and go as you are able --- enjoy time with WUMC friends and share some light food together. The address is: 5155 Portand Street. From WUMC, take High Street north to 161, go west to 315, go south on 315 to Bethel Road and go west on Bethel. Portland is between Godown and Reed behind Centennial High School. Turn left (south) off of Bethel and the house is the second on the left. Parking is available in driveway, on the street and in the two business lots immediately upon turning onto Bethel
Come and go as you are able --- enjoy time with WUMC friends and share some light food together. The address is: 5155 Portand Street. From WUMC, take High Street north to 161, go west to 315, go south on 315 to Bethel Road and go west on Bethel. Portland is between Godown and Reed behind Centennial High School. Turn left (south) off of Bethel and the house is the second on the left. Parking is available in driveway, on the street and in the two business lots immediately upon turning onto Bethel
More…
- A New Study for Young Adults begins on Sunday, January 9, based on Adam Hamilton's latest book, When Christians Get It Wrong. Sign up for the class and purchase your book ($10) in the church office. Join us at 10:40 am, in the Chapel Lounge!
- Thinking of joining WUMC? Join us on Sunday, January 9, for Coffee with the Pastors at 10:30 am, or Pizza with the Pastors at 11:30 am, in the Commons, to find out more in a relaxed, informal setting. Email David Hoffman at david@worthingtonumc.org to reserve your spot!
- Marriage Celebration's January gathering is at Paul and Vivian George's house, 6:30 pm, Saturday, January 15 for homemade soup and southern-style cornbread. Please plan to bring a dessert or beverage to share. Please email VSGeorge@earthlink.net or call 614-436-3975 to reserve your bowl and spoon by January 13.
- Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Youth Fundraiser Dinner and Silent Auction: Join us on Saturday, January 22, at 6:00 pm for a nice, sit-down, catered dinner, in Fellowship Hall. The Silent Auction bidding starts on January 16 and ends at the dinner on January 22. Generous donations are needed! To donate, contact Heather at 885-5365 or heather@worthingtonumc.org
- The Bags of Blessing for January This month will benefit the YWCA Family Center, a 24-hour emergency shelter for families. We will be collecting baby items. Stop by the Library and pick up a bag with the list of items needed. Thank you!
- The Blanket Project collects new and gently-used blankets for the homeless at Faith Mission. Donations are needed. Please drop off your blankets at the North entrance, by CPC. Thank you!
- The Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio is a ministry of the West Ohio Conference that provides free medications to those who cannot afford them. Volunteers are needed to serve as greeters and to sort medications; monetary donations will allow us to purchase generic medications; samples donated from your doctor's office can help provide the Pharmacy with brand-name medications; and your prayers for our patients and staff will sustain and guide us as we serve among the “least of these!” For more information, please email charitablepharmacy@gmail.com, call 614-227-0301, or visit www.charitablepharmacy.org.
- Thank you, Worthington UMC, for your generous donations this holiday season! A total of 89 foot powders and 244 items for the Mitten Tree for New Life were collected. Your generosity was overwhelming and so many people will be blessed! The New Life box is located at our north entrance, and used clothing, men's jeans, towels, sheets and coats are always needed.
- Worthington Food Pantry's short list of most-needed items includes whole-grain cereals and lowsugar canned fruits. Donations may be brought to the church any time and are greatly appreciated!
- Keep us in the loop! Please contact one or more of our pastors right away with any pastoral concerns, including hospitalizations, births and deaths. Please email Cyndylg@aol.com, david@worthingtonumc.org and/or heather@worthingtonumc.org, or call 614-885-5365.
- Send your prayer concerns to Martha Sprout at msprout@columbus.rr.com for the prayer chain.
- This week, the Church Office will be open 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Wednesday and Thursday, December 29 and 30, and Sunday, 8:30-11:30 am.
This Week's Committee Meetings and Happenings:
- On Thursday, December 30, Bulletin Assembly will begin at 9:30 a.m., and Messenger Assembly will begin at 9:15 a.m.
- On Friday, December 31, members of the Finance Committee will be receive your contributions from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and at 7:30 pm, the WUMC Singles Group New Year's Eve Party will begin at the home of Diane Meadows.
- On Sunday, January 2, our normal worship schedule returns, with services at 9:30 and 11:30 am, and Sunday School for all at 10:40 am. Join us!
Parish Concerns:
- Caroline Life's mother, Rosemary Pitts, passed away on December 22, in Akron. Please keep the Life family in your prayers.
- Sandy Gahman, wife of Jim Gahman, passed away at home this morning, December 29. Schoedinger Funeral Home, 848-6699, will handle the arrangements. Pray for the Gahman family.
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