APRIL TOWER 2008

 

 

 

 

Surviving Life’s Challenges

 

Everyday life is filled with obstacles and challenges: relationships, kids, finances, job stress…it's a jungle out there! Throughout the month of April, we invite you to join us for an encouraging and practical message series on "Surviving the Challenges of Life." Inspired by the hit TV show, Survivor, we’ll look at some of the many challenges that life throws our way…

 

On April 6, we’ll talk about a subject that everyone has to face at one time or another—rejection. Some people are rejected by family or friends; others are rejected by a spouse or employer. What do you do when someone you care about no longer wants a relationship with you? How do you survive rejection?

 

On April 13, we’ll learn how to survive while running from God. When we know God wants us to do something  and  we’ve  decided  to  do

 

something else, we are, in effect, running from God. With principles from the book of Jonah, we’ll look at how to survive in the midst of this stalemate.

 

On April 20, we’ll consider how to survive an “unhappy ending.” What do you do when life doesn’t work out the way you had hoped? When all your dreams cave in? When nothing makes sense and God seems to be silent? How do you survive a situation like that?

 

Finally, on April 27, we’ll look at how one survives “the waiting game.” Much of our life is spent in simply waiting—waiting for something to happen. We can’t move on with our lives until something else transpires, but we’re powerless to make it happen. Sometimes nothing is more frustrating than simply…waiting.

 

With insights from God's instruction manual, the Bible, we'll learn how to not only survive situations like these, but to win! We invite you to join us each week and learn to be a survivor!

Boxed Potatoes

for Canton Calvary Mission

 

Thank you to everyone who brought in pantry items for Canton Calvary Mission. A total of 551 packages of ramen noodles were received. For the month of April, we are collecting boxed potatoes. Remember, our Program Committee has designated the third Sunday of each month as the collection day. Thus, we’re asking you to please bring in boxed potatoes on Sunday, April 20th and place them in the ground floor foyer or upstairs at the information table. Thank you!

 

 

Vacation Bible School

Is April Missions Focus

 

Thank you to everyone for your continued support of missions.          In February, a total of $471 was received for Canton Calvary Mission.

 

In April, our focus will be on a “home mission” project—our own upcoming Vacation Bible School. Your gifts will offset the rising cost of this valued program which ministers not only to our own children, but also the children of our community. You can have        a part in this work by placing a gift     in our missions barrel or designating    a pink “special offering” envelope.

                   

 

 

Zimmerman’s to Host Tour

of Paul’s Missionary Journeys

 

On November 5, 2008, Pastor Jim and Janet will be departing on a ten-day tour of Paul’s 2nd & 3rd missionary journeys, and they would love to have you join them! This is a cruise!          Our chartered cruise ship will take us from one site to another in Greece and Turkey, traveling along the Mediterranean Sea. Among the cities we’ll visit are Athens (Mars Hill and the incomparable Acropolis), Corinth, Philippi, Pergamum, Ephesus, Miletus and the Island of Patmos (where John wrote Revelation). Also traveling with us will be Bishop Will Willimon, who will be speaking on the topic of “What Paul Believed.” Your air fare, tours, meals and ship cabin are all included in one all-inclusive price, beginning at $2,098/person (based on double occupancy). We invite you to join us at Church of the Lakes on Wednesday, April 2nd, at 7:00 p.m. to watch           a promotional video and receive some literature. There is, of course, no obligation.

 

 

 

 

 

Flowers

 

6th        Elaine Norton

13th      Bettie Netzly

20th      Chuck John     

27th      Elaine Norton

 

 

 

Greeters

 

9:45 Service

 

6th        Roy & Aileen Estep

13th      Joy Reed & Nellie Phelps  

20th      Bill & Marjorie Haughton

27th      Ernie & Marilyn Ball

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amazing Grace

 

Grace is like getting two more days to complete an assignment even though you’ve goofed off for six weeks and missed the deadline.

Grace is getting another chance even though you haven’t earned it or deserved it.

Grace is God’s unmerited favor, mercy and love, by which we are justified freely.

—Fritz Ridenour

 

*****

Dear Friends,

 

On behalf of the family of Jaiseong Pi, the Canton Korean Church, and the Tuscarwaras District of the United Methodist Church, thank you for your concern and generosity following the recent parsonage fire.  The outpouring of love and support has been most encouraging.  Out of the ashes of destruction has sprung new life and hope.  Slowly, the family is settling into new surroundings as they rebuild their lives.  Meanwhile, the house will be made new again and within six months the family will be able to return to their home.

 

This set back, which could have so easily become a huge tragedy of human loss, has taught many lessons.  Certainly the value of human life holds no price tag.  But this story or near disaster, a gutted house, and a displaced family has caused us all to give thanks for the grace of God and the goodness of people such as yourselves.  Thank you for your generous gift of $641 to the Tuscarawas District.  The Pi family is most appreciative and deeply stirred by the outpouring of love and support.

 

Thank you for your kind generosity.

 

Grace and peace,

 

Kurt. E. Landerholm,

District Superintendent

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On Behalf of The Salvation Army and those who will benefit from your generous donation of thirteen (13) bags of food and dry goods.

 

We truly thank you for partnering with us in meeting the needs of local individuals and families.  Your willingness to share will bring much joy to others.  It is our privilege to be your hands to the community.

 

Again, we are grateful for your assistance.

 

May God Bless You,

 

Kevin Sanders & Tawny Cowen-Zanders, Captians Corps Commanding Officers

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Holy Land Slides—Again

 

When Pastor Jim and Janet first showed their Holy Land slides in January, a number of persons were unable to attend. Since then, several have asked if they might be shown again, possibly during daylight hours. As a result of these requests, we have scheduled an additional showing on April 20, at 6 p.m. The time was chosen in order to avoid problems with sunlight and yet still allow persons to return home before dark.

 

 

 

 

Please bring your own tableware and a covered dish for the Food Court when attending the Talent Show on Sunday, April 6th, at 5:30 p.m.  All proceeds donated at the Food Court will be used for Trinity’s Scholoraship Fund.

 

Thank you!

 

 

 

The United Methodist Women have initiated a special project called PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY.

 

The mission of the Prayer Shawl Project is to reach out to those in need with a shawl of prayers and love – to comfort, console and strengthen our family of faith.  We want to remind people of God's promise that He is always with us. 

 

If you can knit or crochet you can help in this project!  If you are interested, see me for the patterns.  If you don't do either, you can still participate.  Persons wanting to help could make donations to the prayer shawl ministry and that gift could be used to buy more yarn, gift bags and tissue paper.  You could also design a card to be attached to the shawls as they are given away, or even deliver shawls to those in need.

 

If you have questions on how you can help, please contact me.

 

Thank you,

 

Marilyn Ball – U.M.W. President

 

Carpet Fund

 

The United Methodist Women have established a carpet fund to purchase new carpet for the entrance, hallway, and library on the second floor of the

Education Building. Contributions are welcome.

 

Thank you,

 

Marilyn Ball – U.M.W. President

 

 

 

 

April 5, 2008

 

8:30 – 11 a.m.

 

 

Menu:

 

All you can eat Pancakes and

French Toast,

Sausage,

Juice.

 

Adults: $4.00, ages 6-12: $3.00,

5 and under are FREE.

 

 

 

Guys Night Out!

 

 

 

Thursday, April 17th, 6:30 p.m.

 

Perry Grange – Swiss Steak

 

Adults: $8.50,  under 11: $4.50

 

Program – Rubber Capital Harmonica Band, door prizes, food, fun and fellowship!

 

 

  Mother - Daughter Banquet

 

The annual Mother – Daughter dinner will be held on Friday, May 2nd, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. at the Perry Grange Hall. Adults: $8.50, Children 4-12: $4.50, Children 3 yrs. and under free… but we still need a reservation.

 

Jo Ann Yourkoski or Marilyn Ball will be accepting reservations with payment until April 24th. The Stark County District Library Little Theatre will present the program.

 

Marilyn Ball – U.M.W. President

 

 

April

1    Jim Hookway

2    Erma Miller

7    Melody Anderson

10  Gary & Shirley Garner

11  Jill Haglock

13  Ben Ciesielczyk

Ruth Shank

14  Gary & Elaine Steinbach

15  Jerry Keagy

16  Gayle Ulmer

      Darryle & Melody Woodson

19  Jay & Doris Flaherty

20  Ed & Jill Haglock

21  Alma Parsons

25  Kara Henning

28  Aileen Estep

      Rick Smoot

27  Rose Rehm

30  Kay Russell

 

 

May

 1    Jackie  Robinson

Terry Henning

Bill & Marjorie Haughton

 3   Tim & Paula Heighton

 4   Mandy Fletcher

 5   Annabelle Hamel

 6   Melody Woodson

 

 7   Dawn Huntsman

Mary Lewton

 8   Floyd Sears

Ray & Jane Gabriele

 9   Amy Ciesielczyk

11  Marla Armstrong

13  Michelle DeGordon

14  Anna Lewton

16  Bill Haughton

Tara Gonter

19  Elaine Wigginton

Charles & Amber Anderson

20  Deric Rehm

      Ernest & Marilyn Ball 

21  Ruth Reichenbach    

23  Betty Martin

24  Larry & Lann Ford

25  Donna Claus

      Nellie Phelps

26  Elaine Steinbach

27  Heather Rehm

      Malinda Ziegler

28  Janet Dazey     

29  Bob Demchak

30  Brett & Beth Huntsman

      Garry & Julie Hiser

31  Taylor Ziegler

Arlene Jarvis

 

 

 

 

~Quotes~

 

• “Life is like an onion: You peel it off one layer at a time, and sometimes you weep.”

—Carl Sandburg


• “There is nothing harder than the softness of indifference.”

—Juan Montalvo


• “The strength of a country is the strength of its religious convictions.”

—Calvin Coolidge


• “To have grown wise and kind is real success.”

—Anonymous


• “It is important that people know what you stand for. It’s equally important that they know what you won’t stand for.”

—Mary Waldrop

 

 

Faith may languish; creeds may be changed; churches may be dissolved. But one cannot imagine the time when Jesus will not be the image of perfection. He can never be superseded. He can never be exceeded.

Religions may come and go, the passing shapes of eternal instinct, but Jesus will remain the standard of the conscience and the satisfaction of our needs, whom all seek and in whom all

will yet meet.

—John Watson

 

 

 

 

The stars shine over the earth,
The stars shine over the sea;
The stars have existed for millions of years, Millions of years and a day,
But God and I shall love and live
When the stars have exploded away.
—Anonymous

 United Methodist Women

 

The United Methodist Women's meeting was held on Tuesday, March 18th, at 7:00 with Marilyn Ball presiding.

 

Marilyn opened the meeting with a reading, "Hot Chocolate".

 

The devotions were given by Carol Wheeler.

 

The minutes of the previous meeting were read by our Secretary, Nellie Phelps.

 

Wanda Lewton, chair person of the nominating committee, presented the nominations of officers for 2008-2009, and they will be voted upon at the April meeting.

 

It was reported that 5 women from our church will attend the Women of Faith Conference in Columbus in April.

 

The response to the Fun Calendar was great.   Thanks Lila and Nellie for all the work you did to make this a great success.

 

Beverly closed the meeting with the subject of a four letter word---HELP.  Don't be afraid to ask for help!

 

Gloria Deeser and Goldie Bolitho were co-chairs of Group 2 and they furnished lovely refreshments with lots of Easter bunnies on the table.

 

Submitted by

Marilyn Ball – U.M.W. President

 

 

 

   

 

The Pathfinder's SS Class met at the Jackson Polar Bear's Den on Thursday, March 20, 2008, for a great luncheon buffet prepared by the students.

 

Those in attendance were Pat Dougherty, Bettie Netzley, Janet Miller, Beverly Cain, Ruth Miller, Roy Estep, Jr. And Marilyn Ball, Dick and Wanda Lewton and Ralph and Mary Lewton.

 

Submitted by

Marilyn Ball,

Class Secretary.