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THE CALLER The United Methodist Church of Berea January 2020
For weekly updates on events and activities, please subscribe to our weekly e-mail newsletter at www.umcb.org.
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JANUARY 2020 REVISED COMMON LECTIONARY
Sunday, January 5
Epiphany Sunday
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 (UMH 795)
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12
Sunday, January 12
Baptism of the Lord
Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 29 (UMH 761)
Acts 10:34-43
Matthew 3:13-17
Sunday, January 19
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
Isaiah 49.1-7
Psalm 40.1-11 (UMH 774)
1 Corinthians 1.1-9
John 1.29-42
Sunday, January 26
Third Sunday
after Epiphany
Isaiah 9.1-4
Psalm 27.1, 4-9 (UMH 758)
1 Corinthians 1.10-18
Matthew 4.12-23
HUMAN RELATIONS SUNDAY
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote in his Letter from a Birmingham Jail, “I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be, and you can never be what you ought to be until I am what I ought to be.”
On Human Relations Sunday, we have an opportunity to make an impact in communities where people struggle because they don’t have the tools or resources to reach their God-given potential. The special offering supports neighborhood ministries through Community Developers, community advocacy in the United States and Puerto Rico through United Methodist Voluntary Services, and work with at-risk youth through the Youth Offender Rehabilitation Program.
One of the wonderful aspects of The United Methodist Church is that, together with other congregations, can do so much more together than we ever could do on our own. Please consider giving generously on Sunday, January 19 because together we do more!
WOMEN’S RETREAT
MARCH 14, GATHERING PLACE
Ladies, tired of snow and winter blahs? We would like to invite you to a one-day Women’s Retreat on March 14 in the Gathering Place. More information to come in the February Caller.
Questions? Please contact Mary Lynn Swartz at 440-409-5931 or [email protected].
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CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CONCERNS
A full list of Prayer Concerns is available on the tables at the back of each worship space.
To receive Prayer Concerns by email, please email Beth in the church office at [email protected].
If you know of someone needing care or a visit, please contact the church office ([email protected] or 440-234-3525 x100) or
Pastor Nathan ([email protected] or 440-234-3525 x101).
Bruce Akins
Betty Atherton
Dick Baker
Dave Beckman
Heidi Blue
Jean Brenneison
Donna Dial
Walter Dietz
Cleda Fletcher
Carol Goepfort
Pat Harf
Carol Heskett
Janice Kavander
Joyce McGee
Betty Miller
Rev. Cal Myers
Donald Powers
Donna O’Brien
Esther O’Hearn
Lou Russell
Russ Sanderson
Barbara Scoon
Carol Thompson
Victoria Thomson
Kathleen Wargelin
Bob Warner
Gloria Wharton
Eva Williamson
SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES
J.D. Ferut (Grandson of Gerry & Jo Boggs)
Ryan Hopkins
Ron Krueger (son-in-law of Georgiann Baesal)
Bill Lambert (Son-in-law of Corky Cline)
Ben Lebrun
Zachary New (Grandson of Bob & Jackie King)
Jeff Patrick
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LOOSE CHANGE OFFERING
The December Loose Change Offering for The Mam Association of Guatemalan Women
totaled $94.50.
The Loose Change Offering on January 12 will be collected for
UMCOR Sager Brown.
At UMCOR Sager Brown, volunteers can put their faith into action by participating in the many outreach programs provided, including the opportunity for volunteers to assemble relief supply kits that reach vulnerable communities around the world.
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Thank you to everyone who decided to purchase gifts with stars from the Giving Tree! You have certainly made Christmas a happier time for some needy children!
Betsy Meikle
SPRC will be honoring Joanne Mansfield, our beloved Financial Secretary and church member, by hosting the Fellowship Hour (in the Gathering Place) on Sunday, January 26, starting after the 8 AM Service and continuing through the morning.
The congregation is encouraged to bring farewell cards or to write in the memory book which will be in the Gathering Place.
Thank you to Terry Macha, Von & Marilyn Smith, Al & Jo Swanson, and Ginny Thompson. Each month this group take times out of their day to fold, sticker, and label the Caller.
Thank you also to Nancy Buehler, Nancy Donahue, Dorene Larkey, Carol Anne McCleery, and Beth Reams. These kind women man the church office during staff meetings so I can attend the staff meetings uninterrupted and enjoy the occasional day or week off.
Beth Barner
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CONTEMPLATIVE STUDY
SUNDAYS BEGINNING JANUARY 12 9 AM, WESLEY HALL
If you’re ready to trade in anger for understanding, consider reading and discussing The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt with the Sunday Morning Contemplative Small group.
If you’re interested in joining the group, please contact Pastor Carrie at
440-234-3525 x105 or [email protected] or Pat Nixon at
[email protected] or 440-532-9486.
LENTEN DEVOTIONAL
You have a story to tell! This year’s Lenten Devotional, written by our congregation, will focus on the theme of “Go” – how has God inspired you to go out into the world in service? What are your stories about sharing your faith in word or deed?
To sign up for one of the 40 devotions in our annual spiritual practice and offering of reflections,
please contact Claire Powell at 440-263-8745 or [email protected].
READ & GROW DISCUSSION GROUP
THE SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH, 6:30-8 PM, PARLOR
Read and Grow 2020 starts a new decade. This is a good time to join our reading group. We start with Joys and Concerns, Devotions, Discussion, and end with Prayer.
JANUARY 13 - Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult The warm fall day starts like any other at the Center—a women’s reproductive health services clinic—its staff offering care to anyone who passes through its doors. Then, in late morning, a desperate and distraught gunman bursts in and opens fire.
February 10 - Educated by Tara Westover (A memoir) Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when one of Tara’s older brothers became violent.
The entire reading list can be found at: http://www.umcb.org/adult-faith-opportunities/.
For more information or to answer any question you may have, call Janet Mallarnee at 440-235-7331, Betsy Meikle at 440-243-5767, or Margaret Proctor at 440-243-9498.
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MAKING SENSE OF THE BIBLE ADULT STUDY
SUNDAYS BEGINNING JANUARY 5 10 AM, FELLOWSHIP HALL
All adults are invited to join us in Fellowship Hall for “Making Sense of the Bible” by Adam Hamilton exploring how Holy Scripture shapes our faith and how we can approach and study the Bible. Participant books are available for purchase for $16 in Room 12 .
For more information, please contact Pastor Carrie at 440-234-3525 x105 or [email protected].
COSROW
Finally! Central Park has placed a statue commemorating Women!! The three recognized are Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. This year marks the 100th year since women were “given” the right to vote! The statue was approved by a narrow margin! (There had been statues of Mother Goose, Alice in Wonderland, and Juliet with Romeo!)
Jo Swanson
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JANUARY YOUTH GROUP
CALENDAR
SUNDAYS, 5-6:30 PM
ROOM 31-32 (unless otherwise stated)
Open to 7th - 12th Graders
January 4-5, 8 PM – 9 AM Holiday Lock-In
January 10-12 Souper Sunday Prep/Sale for Work Mission
January 19, 4 PM-6 PM Messy Church, see above for more info.
January 26 Youth Work Mission Meeting
For more information, please contact Pastor Carrie at 440-234-3525 x105 or
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MESSY CHURCH
JANUARY 19, 4 PM - 6 PM FIRST FLOOR
Angry Birds Messy Church is flying back!
Join us for a fun afternoon of messy play, celebration, and dinner!
Bring your bike helmet for a crazy game!
For more information, please contact Carolyn Williams at
[email protected] or 440-570-2913.
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FREE WEDDING DAY & SWEETHEART DANCE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Planning is now underway for our second annual FREE Wedding Day and Sweetheart dance. Are you or a couple you know, newly engaged and ready to tie the knot? We would love to bless you on your journey with a FREE wedding service, Saturday, February 15. We plan to do several weddings that day, so secure your spot now! We'll marry (and renew vows for) as many couples as we can as we celebrate the gift of God's love. One preliminary meeting with pastors is required.
We would also love to celebrate with you and your loved ones at a reception/Sweetheart Dance to follow that evening. All church and community members are invited to dance the night away.
For more information or to volunteer for hospitality for the Wedding Ceremonies or
Sweetheart dance, please contact Pastor Carrie at 440-234-3525 x105 or [email protected].
“TRANSFORM THE WORLD” FAIR DURING MLK WEEK WITH BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 9AM-NOON
We are excited to again partner with B.W. in the programming for MLK week, celebrating its 30th anniversary of honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. by inspiring our community to walk in his footsteps. This year’s theme is “Tilting the Scales of Justice”.
This year, we are leading a “Transform the World” Fair on Sunday, January 19, 9 AM – Noon. We will highlight both missions and projects of our church, as well as the community - all of which aim at transforming the world to be a more just and compassionate home for all people.
If you’re looking for ways to continue to be about Kingdom work, come and find out how God can use your gifts in our community. A full week of events can be found on the Outreach board.
If you have a cause or organization you’d like to share, please contact Pastor Carrie at 440-234-3525 x105 or [email protected].
MISSIONS TEAM AND BUILDING HOPE IN THE CITY
VOLUNTEER TRAINING - JANUARY 15 5:30 PM, THE HOPE CENTER (15135 TRISKETT
ROAD, CLEVELAND, OH 44111)
Our missions team is partnering with “Building Hope in the City” to explore ways we can support and encourage our immigrant and refugee community. The first step to learning more is to attend “Building Hope 101” on January 15 at 5:30 PM. Register at https://buildinghopeinthecity.org/cleveland/
volunteer-training/. We hope to send a crew from our church to begin discerning how we might be of service.
A big thank you as well for all who helped with Getting Ahead at Willson UMC this fall. The program graduates and their families were a joy to work with, as well all of you, who made this mission possible. We look forward to continued work with Bridges Out of Poverty programs.
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SAYLER (OHIOGUIDESTONE) CHRISTMAS SHOP
The work of Christmas continues! The Sayler Christmas Shop is collecting and distributing winter coats of all sizes and for all ages.
Please bring your donation and place it in the marked bin throughout the month of January.
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JANUARY E-BIT ("ENVIRONMENTAL TIDBIT") FROM CHURCH & SOCIETY
Using S.A.L.T. this winter? Follow these tips.
If you need to use salt on your driveway or sidewalk this winter, according to the Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District (CSWCD) to protect our waterways it's important to keep these tips in mind. S - Road Salt (sodium chloride) only works above 15 degrees fahrenheit so use sand for traction or use an ice melting product made for colder temperatures. Amount - One 12 oz. cup full of salt can cover about 10 sidewalk squares. Don't use more than is needed. Location - as makes sense, only apply salt on your driveway or sidewalk, not your lawn or near trees. Time - For best results, apply salt before snow falls or right after snow is removed from the driveway or sidewalk.
For more information, visit or contact CSWCD at https://cuyahogaswcd.org/ or 216-524-6580.
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YOUTH WORK MISSION FUNDRAISERS
We are so grateful for your support each year for our youth to go out into the world in mission. Here are some ways you can continue to support them:
Rent-a-Crew Need help with shoveling?
Have a home job that could use a little muscle?
To set up a crew to come help out for a donation to work mission, contact Clayton Allen at
440-596-7431 or [email protected].
Souper Sunday Orders now being taken for delicious soup!
All soup is to be picked up Sunday, January 12.
To make an order, contact Mary Potts at 440-319-9347 or [email protected].
Psalm 148 Check out our Psalm board to learn about a
Scripture that inspires our work, as well as to choose any amount from
$1 to $148 to donate towards our work.
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SCAN FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12
Due to the holiday, January food collection for SCAN will take place on Sunday January 12. Foods requested include:
O nutritious breakfast cereals
O canned stews
O soups with meat and vegetables
O canned green vegetables
O canned mixed fruit.
For more information, please contact Pastor Carrie at
440-234-3525 x105 or [email protected].
LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS: “BIRTHDAY BAGS”
This month’s project is “Birthday Bags”!
We hope to put together gift bags of cake mixes, icing, birthday candles, and balloons and streamers/banners that will be given to Berea Community Outreach. When a family comes in with an upcoming birthday, a party-in-a-bag will be shared with them as we celebrate the gift of their life and presence in our community.
Please donate these items near the Outreach board. Sunday School children will assemble kits at the end of the month.
For more information, please contact Pastor Carrie at 440-234-3525 x105 or [email protected].
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UMW CHURCH-WIDE LUNCHEON
JANUARY 12 FOLLOWING THE 11:15 AM SERVICE
FELLOWSHIP HALL
The Luncheon is a Pot-Luck with main dish and dessert provided. Our Speaker will be from Laura's Home, which is part of the City Mission, to tell us about the important services and outreach that they provide.
The entire congregation is welcome and encouraged to attend.
UMW SPRING GARAGE SALE
APRIL 22-24, 2020
Start thinking ahead!
It's not too early to start sorting and putting aside a collection of items for our sale!
Thank you in advance.
JANUARY CIRCLE MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 9:30 AM, PARLOR
Please note this is the second Wednesday of January, not the third.