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195 Broad Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281●330.336.6689●Email: wadsumc@wadsumc.org●Web: wadsumc.org

Worship Services: 8:15am, 9:30am and 11:00am●Sunday School: 9:30am and 11:00am

May 2014

People the Church Can’t Do Without There are some people in every church that you just can’t do without. Who are they? Well, let me name a few. The church can’t do without faithful people. The Bible nowhere commends anyone for greatness or brilliance or intelligence, but rather for faithfulness! Some day, I hope to hear, “Well done thou good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Master” (Matt.25:21). In 1927, Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees was named outstanding baseball player of the year! During his lifetime he played in more consecutive games than any other man in the history of the sport! He never missed a game! They called him the “Iron Man.” What made Lou Gehrig so great? It was his faithfulness! Now, if Jesus picked the most outstanding members of our church, who would it be? It would surely be the ones who were the most faithful! So my prayer is: “God, keep sending us faithful Christians!” We need people who are faithful in giving, attending, Christ-like living, serving and in their witness! We couldn’t get along without faithful people. We have so many, but you can’t have too many of them!

The church can’t do without willing people. Oh sure, we have willing people – some are willing to work and serve, and others willing to let ’em! Ezekiel said, “I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one” (Ezk. 22:30). Are you more willing to do the work of the world, or the work of the Lord? The club calls, the lodge calls, the organization calls, and we are ready and willing! The Lord calls, the church calls, and we’re too busy! The Lord and the church ought to have top priority in our lives! Are you among the willing or the whining? You can complain about what needs improving, or you can serve and ask, “What can I do to help this improve?

These are some people our church just can’t do without – the faithful and the willing. If you are one of these, then our church can’t do without you, and we can’t have too many like you!

May 11, 2014

with God and others

Weird Animal Kids Camp June 22-27, 6:00pm-8:30pm. Fun for ages 3 years to 5th grade. We will begin our week with a family picnic on Sunday June 22. We invite all family members to attend our picnic to learn about our fun filled week involving our weird

animals friends. This year’s theme is not only to help children learn about God, but to teach them that no matter how different they are, God loves them. We are very excited for the children to take part in our fun filled crafts that they can continue to enjoy long after camp is over. Each day, children will be introduced to a new weird animal friend, make a memorable craft and enjoy a delicious snack, while making friends and connecting with God.

Registration begins May 4th, 2014. You may register on-line by going to wadsumc.org and clicking on the link or in the upper lobby at our

registration table. For questions contact Misty at 330-322-4118 or mistybarone@yahoo.com.

Confirmation Class 2014Ariel Benya, the youngest in a family of 3 girls, Ariel likes to draw & play soccer. She describes herself as a perfectionist and feels she is gifted in athletics & art.

Ariel Benya

Madison Salem enjoys singing and playing guitar & piano. She is active in track & soccer and feels gifted in speaking & writing.

Madison Salem

Thomas Rafeld enjoys reading in his spare time & is motivated by doing well in school, probably in the areas of reading & math, his best subjects. Thomas is active in Boy Scouts.

Thomas Rafeld

Regan Burridge, also the youngest in a family of 3, she has 2 older brothers. Regan is involved in cheerleading, track & tumbling and feels gifted in speaking before audiences & helping friends.

Regan Burridge

Paige Joy is the oldest of the confirmands & is a senior at Wadsworth HS. In her spare time, Paige likes to workout, play guitar and she is active in the Girl Scouts of America.

Paige Joy

WesleyWilkin will be joining the church after his baptism this summer at camp.

WesleyWilkin

in grace and love

Summer Children’s Teachers/LeadersWe are in need of summer preschool Sunday School teachers for the months of June, July and August for our 2-5 year old class. In addition, a leader is needed for teaching our K-4th graders for about 25 minutes during the 9:30am or 11:00am services during the summer as well. Training and resources are provided. If you’d like to find out more, contact Mary Jo at maryjo@wadsumc.org or 330-336-6689.

In AppreciationAcolyteCurrent acolytes will be honored in the 11:00am worship service on Sunday, May 18. All should go to Sunday School or sit in worship and will be called forward at the appropriate time. We thank you for serving Christ through serving as an acolyte!

Jr. Joyful Bell ChoirAll Jr. Joyful children bell players will be thanked for their service as bell players at their May 13 practice. Plan to be there so we can thank you for leading us in worship through music!

Children’s Ministry Spring Service ProjectChildren are decorating bags, writing letters and assembling care packages for all those people from our church going on mission trips this summer. Can you help provide items for the care packages? The following can be put in the cart by the elevator in the main lobby:

Granola bars, hard candy, decks of cards, bouncy balls, small games/toys, individual bags of chips, paper/pencils, small devotional booklets, bubbles…just about anything fun that can fit in a lunch sized bag!

In addition, we are collecting new or like new stuffed animals to give to Tienne Wilkin and Sufficient Grace Ministries to provide a hug to parents who have experienced the loss of a new baby.

Children’s Promotions to New Age Level ClassesCurrent 6th graders will have some special attention paid to them beginning on May 4. All are invited to be sure to attend Sunday School (room 209) that day at 11:00am because near the beginning, the jROC youth will come up and get them and bring them to their new Sunday School class for the rest of the school year. They will get acquainted with the 6th graders, tell them more about being in the youth group and tell them about some special plans for the summer.

As a reminder, all grade school children are promoted to their new grade beginning June 1. In addition, nursery and preschool children are also promoted to their new classes as of June 1 as follows:

If they are 2, they will begin attending the 2-5 year old class in room 006;

If they will begin kindergarten in the fall, they will attend worship with their families for the summer, and the K-4th grade special time during worship.

Evacuation Plans Please be aware that if a weather emergency arises, you will be notified by staff or ushers who will be monitoring the situation.

Please move to the front of Fellowship Hall. The classroom teachers have been advised to bring your children to meet you there.

Special Events in MayMay 4 - Senior Recognition

May 11 - Mother’s Day

May 18 - Valerie Stultz, District Superintendent

May 25 - Memorial Sunday

Tween Time Day Retreat at Camp AsburySaturday, May 3 9am-7:30 pm

For all 5th-6th graders

This retreat will include Bible Study, a camp service project, hiking, games, lunch and dinner, and archery. Cost is $25/person. Sign up online at www.wadsumc.org

Summer Church Camp Registration

Going on Now!Did you know that the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church (which our church is a part of) has highly rated, accredited summer camps for kids and families? Our church provides financial help as well: $75/per child for full week camps, $40/half week camps, $25/overnight camps (thanks to our paper bins!).

Most camps run for a week (Sunday-Friday) but there are also overnight and weekend camps for kids only, youth, dads & kids, moms & kids, grandparents & kids, families and for the Memorial Day and Labor Day holiday weekends! Check out more at www.eastohiocamps.org or pick up a camp booklet at the information centers at the church.

There are all kinds of camps! From horse camps to coaster camps, princess and mud, drama, music, swimming, hiking, adventure and more! For more information, contact Ronetta Rafeld, church camp coordinator at 330.239.4110.

Congratulation to the Class of 2014

Matthew Babyak

Mitchell Baker

Alexander Bates

Anna Booth

Lauren Brown

Aden Campbell

Katie Case

Ilaria DiBernardo

Derek Filley

Madison Gilger

Emily Grucza

Lydia Houser

Paige Joy

Regan Kilbride

Shane Long

Alex Mercorelli

Kelsey Mills

Autumn Riggenbach

Tyler Rue

Jeremy Schroeder

Pentecost Sunday is June 8Pentecost is the Greek name for the Feast of Weeks, a prominent feast in the calendar of ancient Israel celebrating the giving of the Law on Sinai. This feast is still celebrated in Judaism as Shavuot. Later it became a feast commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ, as described in the Acts of the Apostles 2:1–31.For this reason, Pentecost is sometimes described by some Christians today as the “Birthday of the Church”.

As we worship on June 8, we will be wearing red. Red is the liturgical color associated with the Holy Spirit. It recalls the red in the tongues of flames in which the Holy Spirit descended.

It is also a tradition in our church that we donate red geraniums on Pentecost that are then planted outside in our flower beds for the summer. Bring in geraniums on June 8 and set them on the table provided. We thank you for helping to add warmth and color to

the church lawn.

May God richly bless you as you graduate.

like Jesus

Family NewsOur sympathy to the following families who have recently lost a loved one: Andrea Hagenbaugh (father, Raymond Stewart), family and friends of James Farr, Madison Salem (grandmother, Geraldine Salem).

Acolyte TrainingFriday, May 2 6:30pm-8:00pm

For all current 2nd-3rd graders who would like to be an acolyte this coming year. Acolytes take the light of Christ into and out of the sanctuary at the 11 am hour and can attend worship or Sunday School during that hour. This required training includes the job of an acolyte, the why we have acolytes and then includes practicing with lit candles and robes on. We will also have a break with brownie sundaes. Sign up online at www.wadsumc.org or contact Mary Jo at maryjo@wadsumc.org or 330-336-6689Because you have hit it out of the ball park this year with your service

to the Lord, we would like to help you attend an Akron Rubber Ducks baseball game and fireworks show to express our appreciation. You can purchase tickets for you and your family for the May 30 game at Canal Park for $2 by calling the church office. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. There are just a few tickets remaining. Don’t strike out, purchase tickets today.

Battered Women’s Shelter ShowerThe 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 May 25.

Financial ReportInformation through April 28, 2014

Current YTD Prior YTDIncome $204,486 $188,484Expense $202,607 $198,532Difference $1,879 ($10,047)

Pledged to date: $124,020Pledged received $111,549Difference ($12,471)