Mark your calendars!Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars!
March, 2010
March 3
5:30pm Little Disciples
March 7
Girl Scout Sunday
8:15am Worship
9:00am Fellowship
9:15am Sunday School
10:30am Worship
7:00pm Lenten Service - Boardman, with
Pastor Mike Grant preaching
March 14
Camp Sunday
8:15am Worship - Guest
Speaker Rev. Roger Smith
9:00am Fellowship
9:15am Sunday School
10:30am Worship - Guest Speaker Rev. Roger Smith
7:00pm Lenten Service - Western
Reserve, with Pastor Don Christensen preaching
Today is Camp Sunday. We will be promoting camping for boys and girls through our Conference camping program. We have in our East Ohio Area three wonderful locations—Camp Asbury, Camp Wanake, and Camp Aldersgate. Our church makes available camperships for boys and girls to take advantage of these life-changing opportunities.
Rev. Smith is an ordained elder of East Ohio Conference. He currently serves as the Director of Religious Life & Church Relations of Lakeside, Ohio. Lakeside is familiar to most of us, as the site of our Annual Conference each June. Lakeside is among the first Chautauqua communities founded in the United States, in 1873, along the shores of Lake Erie on Marblehead peninsula. It has been a center for religion, education, cultural arts, recreation and relaxation for more than 135 years.
Rev. Smith will be bringing the morning message, continuing our Lenten preaching series “Following the Signs”. He will also be available to answer questions about Lakeside as a destination for families who desire a wholesome, energizing place to be renewed this coming summer.
March 21
8:15am Worship
9:00am Fellowship
9:15am Sunday School
10:30am Worship
7:00pm Lenten Service - Poland, with
Pastor Mike McHale preaching
March 28
Palm Sunday - 4th Annual Ham Dinner
8:15am Worship
9:00am Fellowship
9:15am Sunday School
10:30am Worship
7:00pm Lenten Service - Mahoning, with
Pastors Peg & Ash Welch bringing the message and communion
Mission Report from Africa - One of our young adults, Ginny Naples, will be present with us for UMW Sunday, April 11. Ginny is living in the Pittsburgh area and had an experience of a lifetime as she traveled to Africa to help set up a medical clinic to needy people away from urban areas. She comes back excited to share about it and give us a first-hand look at what is happening there! Mark April 11 on your calendar, the Sunday after Easter, and plan to be present for worship on that day.
Help Wanted! Coffee and Donut Fellowship - To all who enjoy coffee and donuts on Sunday mornings: We need you! Please help us to continue this ministry by signing up to occasionally set up and/or tear down the coffee and donut station used during Sunday morning fellowship. Easy-to-follow instructions are posted at the coffee station, and Kristin Dew can answer any questions you may have. A sign up sheet is located in the Atrium. Thank you for your help!
Willing Workers - will meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in 2010 from 9:00-12:00noon. “Thank You” to all who have donated material for Prayer Quilts and Christmas material for ornaments, aprons, decorations and other crafts. If you have new ideas for items we could make for the Bazaar please come and join us, or call Jean Stryffeler or Esther Ewing.
CUMC Preschool - (for children 3,4, and 5 years old) - For enrollment information or if you have any questions, please contact Administrator Carole Bogar at the Preschool by calling (330) 716-4991.
Little Disciples - is a group of parents and children who get together once a month on a Wednesday evening to share a meal, a craft, some playtime, and fellowship. We meet in the Atrium at 5:30pm for a potluck meal and conclude at 7:00pm with a brief worship service. We would like to have an Intergenerational Group! If you are a member of our congregation and would like to make a connection with some of our younger families, please call Jody Malsch at the church. We would love for you to join us to share your talents, your stories, and your love of children! Upcoming meeting scheduled: April 7, 2010.
Name Tags - If you are interested in getting a name tag to be worn during church services and church functions such as the Turkey Dinner, Bazaar, Fish Fry, etc., please see the sign-up sheet in the fellowship hall during the month of September. Any questions, see Lois Swartz.
Staff Parish Relations committee is pleased to announce that Shirley Matula has offered to fill the position of Youth Director on an interim basis. We are grateful that Shirley has volunteered her time as an unpaid staff member during the interim period. SPR continues the search for someone to fill the staff position for the "Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator". All candidates must send their resume to: HR@canfieldmethodist.org. A representative from the SPR Interview team will follow up on each resume that is received.
The Upper Room - can be purchased for just $12 a year and sent directly to your home every other month. Large print is also available for only $12.99. Anyone interested in purchasing this convenient way to receive the bi-monthly edition of The Upper Room, please contact Brenda Williams.
Music Ministry - For music making, for fellowship, for opportunities to give back to your church family...join a choir or encourage your child to give it a try! click here for details
Membership Care & Evangelism - Need A Ride Program provides transportation for church members who are unable to drive. If you are in need of transportation, call Kay Love. 24-hour notice is appreciated.
Prayer List: If you would like to request prayers for persons who are ill, grieving, etc., please call Ceil Gill. Prayer Request Cards are available in the pews. Let us remember in our thoughts and prayers the members of our congregation and our friends who may be ill, shut-in, or bereaved.
Altar Flowers - Did you know? That you are permitted to place flowers in two vases on the altar in memory or in honor of someone - almost any Sunday through the year??? There are many Sundays open. You may secure a date by calling Sharon Stamp. Then write a check for $35 to Canfield United Methodist Church marked "flowers" and drop it in the offering plate.
Church DVD Ministry - The Church DVD Ministry is a free service offered to any and all members who are unable to attend Sunday worship because of short or long-term illness or other possible restrictions. DVD's of every Sunday worship service throughout the year are recorded and copies are available to those who request them. Call Kay Love for this service. DVD's will be delivered for one week or many weeks. Programs of the service can accompany the DVD, and hymnals for hymns are also available.
Note to hearing impaired - This facility uses the DRAKE Audio Accent Assistive Listening System to ensure clear audio to all participants. Personal audio receivers are available for individuals with hearing impairments. If you need assistance, please request an usher to help you.
Ministry Opportunity - There is a need for persons who would be willing to spend a couple of hours on a periodic basis with homebound members. If you have time available during the day, and would be interested in this ministry, please contact the church office.
Note from the office - If you change your mailing address, phone number, or email address, please notify the church office so the above information may be kept correct and current. Thank you.
Pray for Our Military - Pray for persons in the Armed Forces. You can help your church lift up those serving in our Armed Forces. If you have loved ones in the military, we ask you to submit their names to the church office. A picture would be even better. We will collate these and have handouts available for church members to take home.
Where would you be willing to serve at Canfield United Methodist Church? - click here
* MYF events are listed on the Youth Page.
This page last updated 03/10/2010