April 12, 2015

Today

This Week

Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Wadsworth Christian Preschool 9:15am-11:15am Monday-Thursday

Monday, April 139:20am BSF Leaders, FH 7:00pm Boy Scout, FH

Tuesday, April 149:30am Sm Grp, 1029:30am Sm Grp, 1082:00pm Bible Study, 102 6:30pm Jr. Joyfuls, 109 6:30pm Safety & Security, 104

Wednesday, April 15 7:15am Men’s Bible Study, Buehler’s 9:20am BSF, all 12:00pm MAPS, 1047:00pm Adult Choir, Sanc 7:00pm jROC, Annex 7:00pm ROC, 005 7:00pm Sm Grp, 104

195 Broad St. • Wadsworth, OH 44281Phone: 330.336.6689Email: wadsumc@wadsumc.orgWebsite: wadsumc.org

Thursday, April 16 6:30am Prayer, 112 9:00am Quilting, 110 5:00pm Cub Pack, FH 6:30pm Prayer, 112 7:00pm Praise Team, Sanc 7:00pm FPU, 102 7:00pm Finance, 109

Saturday, April 189:00am Boy Scout Dinner, FH 10:00am Feed the Souls, 104

Sunday, April 19 8:15am Worship9:30am Worship & Classes 11:00am Worship & Classes 2:00pm Tween Time, offsite

like JesusKids Camp 2015 What’s In The Bible? Sign Up Today!Registration: children grades K through 6th (fall 2015 school year). You may register on line or in the upper lobby. We are kicking off camp this year with an opening picnic on Sunday June 7 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Camp is Monday, June 8, through Thursday, June 11, from 6:30pm-8:30pm, to include our closing ice cream social on Thursday. For questions contact Misty Barone at 330.322.4118, Becky King at 330.810.3196 or Landre Silliman at 330.289.3983.

Boy Scout Troop 402 is proud to present Swiss Steak Dinner on Saturday, April 18. Dinner Includes: savory Swiss steak (4oz portion), real mashed potatoes, creamy coleslaw, applesauce,bread & butter, dessert, punch, coffee, tea or water. Tickets may be purchased at the door or from Greg Townsend at 330.334.0787.

Battered Women’s Shelter Shower The UMW is collecting items in the containers across from room 008 and will see that your gifts are delivered to the women’s shelter. The shelter needs: paper towels, toilet paper, Kleenex, freezer and storage bags, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, wax paper, all kinds of disinfectant cleaning supplies for bathrooms and kitchens. Collections will be taken until April 26.

3:30pm Crocheters, 110 4:00pm Den Mtgs, 2nd flr 6:30pm jROC & ROC, 005

Summer Church Camp 2015 Go online and check out all the camp options and details at www.EOCSummercamps.org.This website can also be used to register online. If you have any questions, call the camps office at 800.831.3972. Thanks to our paper recycling bins, all children and youth from our church will be offered a gift of support. Once you have confirmed registration, please contact Ronetta Rafeld, our church camp coordinator, at rrafeld@gmail.com or 330-239-4110 with camper’s name, event number, camp and dates so that proper payment can be made in the camper’s name.Information you’ll need to register:o Pastor Name: Rev. Don Eberto Church address: 195 Broad Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281o District: Canalo Church conference appointment number: 11550

Worship 8:15 and 11:00

Worship 9:30

We Gather to Worship Our GodGathering Music Welcome Prelude Jubilation Brenda Adley

We Enter God’s Presence with Song and Praise*Call to Worship UMC 859-860 Psalm 147:1-11 *Invocation *Hymn 57 (vss. 1-5) O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing*Unison Prayer*Gloria Patri 71 Opportunities to Minister & ServeReception of New Members

We Hear God Speak and Offer Our Prayers Old Testament Lesson Jeremiah 31:7-14New Testament Lesson Ephsians 1:3-14Hymn 462 (vss. 1-2) ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in JesusJoys & Concerns Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s PrayerOffering of our Gifts and Tithes Offertory Thy Word *Doxology and Prayer of DedicationAnthem Shout Amen! Chancel Choir

Soloists: Carol Johnson and Julie VandersommersHymn 462 (vss. 3-4) ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

We Hear the Word of God Proclaimed Gospel Lesson John 1:1-5, 8-18Message Get Back to Your First Love Pastor Don Ebert

We Respond To God’s Word & Share in His Mission*Hymn UMH 327 (vss. 1, 2, 4) Crown Him with Many Crowns*Benediction*Postlude Wonderful Words of Life

The worship has ended. The service begins.*Please stand as you are able.

Welcome! If you are a guest today, thank you for choosing to worship with

us. After the service, please stop by the Information Center.We have a gift for you and some literature.

CaringWe join together in prayer for: Hospitalized this week: Ken McAdoo, Bob Freshley, Alyssa Wintersteller (Barberton) Local: Aides, nurses, and workers in our elder care facilitiesNation: An end to racial unrestWorld: The fighting in Yemen

in grace & love

with God & others

Rita Miller Scholarship Applications for the United Methodist Women, Rita Miller Memorial Scholarship are now available at the Information Board in the main lobby and the library. This scholarship is presented annually to a high school senior or graduate to be used for any form of education beyond a high school diploma or GED. Completed applications must be turned into the church office by Monday, April 20. Please contact Ramona Wonov for more information at 330.336.3707.

The Student Ministry will be hosting a Chili Cook Off on Sunday, April 19 in the Fellowship Hall at Noon (after church/Sunday school). Come, Taste, Eat, Vote! A free will donation will be collected with all proceeds to go towards the Student ministry & mission.Want to bring a pot of chili and enter the competition?

Sign up in the Lobby or e-mail Tim Beck tim@wadsumc.org Awards for Best Overall, Most Original and Spiciest will be given. Sign up to bring your own special chili! Come out and support the students while enjoying some lovely homemade chili! Sunday - April 19 - Fellowship Hall - Noon

Canal Spring District Conference Sunday, April 26, 3:00pm-4:30pm at Wadsworth UMC 195 Broad St., Wadsworth

Altar Flowers Dedicated to the glory of God and given in memory of Dustin Kramer and Darlene Cordrey from the family.

Crocheters Unite Today at 3:30pm in the lounge. Whether you’re a beginner interested in learning, or an experienced crocheter, come join Susan Ebert for this time of fellowship and instruction.

Daughter Dinner Our UMW will be hosting a Daughter Dinner on April 23 in fellowship hall. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm. The program will be This Is Our Life, WUMC 1981-2014. You do not have to bring anything, just sign up at the Information Center.

Baptism This morning we are honored to baptize Arianna and Aiden Barone. They are the children of Richard & Misty Barone.

New Members We welcome to our fellowship this morning Roy and Deborah Stephenson.

Operation HOMES Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Will be hosted by The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (3355 Medina Rd., Medina, OH 44256) on April 19, 2015 from12:30pm – 3:00pm. Tickets cost: Adult $8.00, Child under 10 - $6.00.Operation H.O.M.E.S. is a program organized by area churchesto provide individuals and families temporary shelter and meals until permanent housing is secured. Donations may be made at: www.operationhomes.org.

BaptismGospel Lesson John 1:1-5, 8-18Message Get Back to Your First Love Pastor Don Ebert

Today’s anthem Shout Amen! is in memory of Leland Swinehart.

The Parents of Teens group will be beginning a new study titled The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers: The Secret to Loving Teens Effectively. Any parent is welcomed to join. The group meets in room 104, Sunday mornings at 11:00am.