Winona United Methodist Church Preschool Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

__________________________________________________ Welcome

Pastor Tom

Announcements

Ally Dunn

A Time to Praise Prelude and Acolyte “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” Opening Prayer “Crown Him (Majesty)” “Because He Lives (Amen)” “Jesus Messiah”

Emily McKarns Steven Blake

A Time to Be Like Children Stacy Corll Noisy Offering No Jr. Church today. The children will remain upstairs and participate in the service. Children’s bulletins will be available for the children. A Time to Bring Forth Gifts Offertory “I’m in the Lord’s Army” and “Zacchaeus” Doxology Offertory Prayer

Winona United Methodist Church Our Mission is to make and nurture Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

A Time for Prayer and Reflection Pastor Tom “The Lord’s Prayer” in Unison Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Special Music

Preschool Sunday April 23rd, 2017

Pastor Tom Monkeys Class

“My God is So Great” and “The Butterfly Song”

A Time to Receive the Word Scripture Reading Message

Luke 24:13-35 “Once Upon a Dream”

A Time to Go Forth Special Music “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” and “Careful” Teacher Recognition The Benediction

Pandas Class Stacy Corll Pastor Tom Flamingos Class Stacy Corll Pastor Tom

23rd

Today,

9:00am 10:00am 11:30am 5:30pm

The Church in Mission Sunday School for all ages Worship Baked Potato Bar Luncheon: Fellowship Hall Guitar Choir: YC

6:30-8:30pm Youth Meeting for Grades 7-12: YC

Monday,

24th

4-8:45pm Dance Classes: YC & Church

Tuesday,

25th

5-7pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7-9:30pm

Wednesday, 26th

Thursday,

Saturday,

27th

29th

Tweens for Grades 4 – 6: YC Hand Chime Practice: Sanctuary Ruritan Dinner: Upstairs & downstairs Dance Classes: YC

8-8:45am Prayer Time: Prayer Room 3-6:30pm Dance Classes: YC 6:30-8:30pm Youth Bible Study for Grades 7-12: YC 7:00pm Preschool Board Meeting: Julie’s 4-6:30pm Dance Classes: YC 6:00pm Yoga Class: Fellowship Hall 7:00pm Discipleship Ministry Meeting: Parlor 7-11am WVFD Pancake & Sausage Breakfast: Fire Station

9:00 - ? All-Church Cleaning Day 9-1pm Dance Classes: YC 10:00am Youth & Kid’s Choir Practice: Sanctuary Sunday,

23rd

We hope everyone is planning to join us for our Baked Potato Bar Lunch after today’s service. Everything is provided – just come enjoy the fellowship, a baked potato with your favorite fixin’s, and some delicious desserts. Preschool Parents – Our Discovery Club Kids have recorded some of their favorite Bible songs on a CD for you and your family. Before you leave today, see one of the DC Kids at any of the exits to get a free copy for your family! New signup sheets have been posted on the bulletin board to provide lunch & supper for the Christina House on Saturday, May 6th. Check those out today and see what item(s) you can donate. MAY NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: This Tuesday morning! Where did April go?!

Camp Sunday 9:00am Sunday School for all ages 10:00am Worship

The Hazel Circle will be serving a large Ruritan Dinner this Tuesday. Check with their members to see how you can help.

11:30am Chicken & Biscuit Benefit Lunch: Fellowship Hall

This Wednesday, the Preschool Board will meet at Julie’s house at 7 p.m. Board

5:30pm Guitar Choir: YC 6:30-8:30pm Youth Meeting for Grades 7-12: YC

_________________________________________ Welcome to the house of God. The Lord is always near to those who gather in His name. Let us eagerly call upon God and make a joyful noise with songs and prayers of praise. Glory be to God! If you are visiting with us, please request a Welcome Pack from an usher. A special Welcome this morning to all our Preschoolers and their families! We’re so glad you came to worship and share with us this morning! Today’s Altar Flowers are given by Stacy Corll, in honor of our Preschoolers & Preschool Staff.

members include: Jody Guthrie, Chair; Joan Gibson, Julie Herron, Karen Pollock, Donna Readshaw, Pastor Tom, & Bonnie Ziegler.

This Thursday at 7 p.m. the Discipleship Ministry will meet in the Parlor. Our focus will be on our Children’s S.S. & Jr. Church programs. Those who should plan to attend include Jami Blake, Liz Cook, Melissa Cope, Sam Cope, Denny & Elaine Cummings, Jenna Guthrie, & Jody Guthrie, as well as our Ministry members: Sandy Huston, Chair; Shannon Baker, Angela French, Joyce Lasky,

Karen Rhodes, Donna Slutz, & Christine Martin as Children’s & Youth Ministry Leader. Go & support the Winona Fire Dept. at their all-you-can-eat Pancake & Sausage Breakfast this Saturday from 7 – 11 a.m. at the fire station. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for ages 3-10, with under 3 free. Proceeds will go toward purchasing fire equipment.

This Saturday is our All-Church Cleaning Day! Plans are to get started at 9 a.m. The more people we have, the faster we can get it all done! Plan to bring your cleaning supplies & lawn tools & come help us do some spring cleaning here at the church. Jobs that need done include wall washing, window washing, flower bed cleanup, organizing & straightening up, etc. Kids: Join our special Youth & Kid’s Choir that will be singing a song for Mother’s Day. Practices will be held starting this Saturday, then May 6th & 13th at 10 a.m. for about 45 minutes. So Sandy can get music prepared, if you are planning to participate, please let her know by calling/texting 330-277-7105. Plan now to join us next Sunday for Camp Sunday! Please dress casual like you would for a day at camp as our service that morning will focus on camp ministry. Afterwards the Missions Ministry will hold a benefit lunch, with proceeds going toward camperships for our youth and children. They’ll be serving chicken & biscuits (hot dogs for the kids who prefer them), applesauce, salad, pies & peanut butter yuckies (a camp treat!) for dessert – all for just a donation!

A big thank you to my church family for the cards, visits, prayers & food. Also for the card made by the Discovery Club Kids and a special white chocolate cross. Thank you again! – Liz Cook We would like to thank everyone for the Amazing Grace throw, and your thoughts, prayers, visits and food after my mother’s passing. We really appreciated your thoughtfulness. – Pastor Tom, Michelle, Marissa and Josh District Camp Scholarship applications are available at the office. Brochures are available at the carport entry or online at www.eocsummercamps.org. Sign up by May 1st to get the Early Bird Discount & a limited edition 2017 camp t-shirt!

Sign up today for our next Cook’s Night Off drive-thru dinner! Wednesday, May 3rd from 4 - 6 p.m. we’ll be serving roast pork with potatoes & carrots, coleslaw, a dinner roll, & frosted brownie – all for a suggested donation of $8 each. Proceeds will go toward the general fund & the new refrigerator. Butler Township Clean-up Days are May 4 - 6th. All residents are encouraged to bring any items they have to dispose of to the township garage on Slater Rd. Check out their flyer on the bulletin board for times & a list of items they will not accept.

Hazel Circle is getting ready for their annual Rummage Sale – May 12th & 13th at Hall Park. The sale will be from 9-5 p.m. on the 12th, and from 9-Noon on Saturday, when everything will be half price. Good, saleable items can be dropped off at Hall Park on Saturday, May 6th from 9-7 p.m., or Monday or Tuesday, May 8-9th from Noon-7 p.m. They will not accept any TVs, computers, child car seats, or large Christmas trees. If you have any questions, please contact one of the Hazel Circle members.

Sign up today for the next Free & Alive Day Trippers Outing. On Tuesday, May 16th we will have a tour of the Sammis Power Plant in Stratton, Ohio. This coal-fired power plant is operated by First Energy. We’ll tour a turbine room and see where the scrubbers are, and continue to two control rooms. Watch upcoming bulletins for our time to leave, what to wear, and more trip details. May 21st is Graduation Sunday! If you or someone you know within the church is graduating from high school or college, please call the office at 222-1211 or email us at [email protected] and give us all the particulars!

L E A D CONFERENCE Saturday, May 6th from 8:15am-3:30pm at Trinity UMC in Youngstown (Breakfast is provided – Lunch is on your own)

This is a one-day event that will equip you to go where Jesus is leading. Breakout sessions include: • Two Words that Will Save Your Church; • Communicating with Unchurched People; • Reaching Your Community. Urban, Rural, and Everywhere In-between; • Leading Change Where It’s Wanted, but Not Embraced; and more! Everyone in a leadership position is encouraged to attend. If you plan to go, please let us know. We may be able to set up carpooling and lunch plans. ________________________________________________

Our goal is to reach the children of the Winona community with God’s love at our “Rome: Paul & the Underground Church” Vacation Bible School on July 17 – 20th. If you are interested in helping but haven’t signed up yet, sign up today on the bulletin board or see Becky Rudibaugh for suggestions of how you can help. If you can’t help every night, sign up and let us know which nights you can! Are you interested in joining the church or transferring your membership here? If so, please see Pastor Tom. Preliminary plans are in the works for our “Church On a Mission” Sunday event this fall. You may have read about it the March newsletter. We need volunteers to help plan and support this outreach alongside our Worship & Missions Ministries. If you are interested in serving on the planning team, sign up today on the bulletin board. The youth are still collecting plastic grocery bags to be turned into “plarn” (plastic yarn) and woven into mats for homeless people in the Mansfield mission. Just place your bags at the back or give them to Christine or any of the youth. Nursery is available during Sunday School for children through preschool age, and during Worship for children up to age 3.

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Looking ahead: Blessing for Givers in the Church Family “As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. ‘Truly I tell you,’ he said, ‘this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.’” Luke 21:1-4

Wednesday, May 3rd – Cook’s Night Off drive-thru dinner from 4 – 6 p.m. Sunday, May 21st – Winona’s Memorial Day Parade, followed by our Ice Cream Social Monday – Thursday, July 17th – 20th – Vacation Bible School from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Participating in today’s service: Praise Team: Sandy Huston, Leader; Steven Blake, Denny Cummings, Jenna Guthrie, Joyce Humphrey, Mike Mathey, Kelly McDevitt, Sean McKarns, Cory Rudibaugh, Pastor Tom, and Ashley Walton Nursery Attendants: Becky Rudibaugh and Emily Crowell Sound and Projection: McKenzie Walton and Michelle Dangel Attendance on Sunday, April 16th: General Fund Offering on Sunday, April 16th:

147 $ 3,190.00

January-March 2017 Financials Total Income = $ 40,569.25 Total Expenses = $ 52,832.41 Net loss = $ (12,263.16) Weekly offering needed to meet our budget: $3,936.50 Winona United Methodist Church 32114 Winona Rd., PO Box 25 – Winona, OH 44493 Office: 330-222-1211 [email protected] www.winonaumc.com Rev. Tom Scott, Pastor • [email protected] Home 330-222-1482 • Cell 740-213-3263 Christine Martin Director of Children & Youth Ministries 330-232-3887 • [email protected]

Karen Pollock Administrative Assistant 330-420-5217

Stacy Corll, Preschool Administrator • 330-222-2395 • [email protected] Office Hours: Closed Monday & Thursday Tuesday & Wednesday from 9:30-2:30pm • Friday from 9:30-1:00pm