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Please keep in your thoughts and prayers all of our

shut-ins and the following members, David

Hummel, Lois Boldt, Alison Armstrong, Barb Smith,

Glenda Prescott, Brooke (McDonald) Hall, Barbara

& Mel Cunningham, Mary Lou Hostetler, Jeanette

Morris, Sandra Donson, Machele West, Linda

Wolfle, Dick Boyd, Sherry Hupp, Kate Hannum

Rose, Debi Snow, Kathy Wilson, Judy Armstrong,

Braxton Picklesimer, Lois Boldt, Vicky McGee, Keith

Ford, Stephanie Oliver, Megan Pursley, Phyllis

Miller. Brenda Simross, Paula Hatfield, Sharon

Hickman, Frances Hill, John West, Roland West, Kris

Frankenberry & family & the family of Sylvia Yaekle,

Please call the church office if you know of any sick

or hospitalized members. Remember if you want

someone on the prayer chain, you can fill out a card

and drop it in the offering plate or call or e-mail

Bea.

Corrections/Additions to the 2019 phone

directory:

Mrs. Caitlyn Garner

370 Quail Haven Dr. Apt D

Columbus, OH 43235 Mrs. Irmgard Rhodes

123 Hillview Ct.

Heath, OH 43056

740-522-9501

Mike McCreary

740-323-5997

Thank You!Thank You!Thank You!Thank You!

Thanks for all the cards and prayers during

the illness and passing of our brother, Mike

Hill. A special thanks to Rev. Katrick for his

visits and caring words.

Terry Hill & family

Sylvia M. Yaekle Born: February 26, 1924

Died: February 13, 2019

A member of St. John’s since 2006

A Memorial Service will be here at St. John’s on

March 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. All members and

friends are welcome to a time of remembrance

for this dear member of St. John’s.

When a Level 2 Snow

Emergency (or higher) is

declared in Newark City

and/or Licking County,

Sunday morning church services at St.

John’s United Church of Christ will be

cancelled.

Welcome Home! The 2019 March Chimes

Monthly Faith Promise goal $ 8,505.00

Income as of February 24, 2019 $ 13,086.00

Month to Date Balance $ 4,581.00

Dear members and friends of St. John’s:

In a sermon, Arley K. Fadness, talks about praying with nature.

“I hike the forest near my log house. Daisy and Rascal, my two white Jack Russell terriers, happily

accompany me. As we hike along the logging trail, I repeat the phrase from Genesis 1, "It is

good." "It is good" is the chorus in that great hymn of the creation story. I say those words, add

"Lord," and it becomes a prayer. It is a mantra spoken or chanted in cadences every four steps.

You can do it, too. Walk and pray in 4:4 time.

I see an Aspen peeking through the granite outcroppings and I pray, "It is good, Lord." I sniff the

sweet aroma of vanilla caramel floating through the air from the Ponderosa Pine and I murmur,

"It is good, Lord." I see a cottontail rabbit and my tethered dogs go berserk. I whisper, "It is good,

Lord." I see a small brown bear — oh — it turns out to be a large marmot. He looks like he has

been eating pizza all winter long. I repeat, "It is good, Lord."

I meet people — fellow hikers, neighbors, and tourists. When I hike Mount Harney, I join 80,000

climbers, walkers, and hikers, who go up every year. I say, "It is good, Lord." I see the sun, the

ferns, the moss, and the blue bell flowers.

Where are your favorite places to walk and pray? Locally, I enjoy a stroll around the Japanese

Garden at Dawes Arboretum. As a Confirmation Camp Director, I hiked with the kids through

pine groves and around Spirit Lake. When I was a kid, my mother and I walked in the woods

behind our house, listening for the birds. In the Green Mountains of Vermont, I search for

hidden waterfalls with my children.

In one of the two classes I am taking in Spiritual Formation this semester, we are reading and

reflecting on Creating a Life with God, The Call of Ancient Prayer Practices, by Daniel Wolpert.

One of these practices is “Praying in Nature”.

Wolpert writes, “As we contemplate the glory of creation, the realization that we are all

connected to God starts to take hold in our hearts and minds. Whether a sunset, the view from a

mountain, the silence of the wilderness, the song of a bird, or the power of a storm, people see,

hear and feel God through God’s creation.

The Psalmist tells again and again how the deeds of God are seen in creation (for example Psalm

104:24). Jesus used the rhythms of creation - blooming fields (Matthew 6:30), harvesting

vineyards (Matthew 20:1), bubbling yeast (Matthew 13:33), or sprouting mustard plants

(Matthew 13:31) - as material for his parables.

Throughout the upcoming Lenten season, I will be sharing several of these ancient prayer

practices with you. It is a most excellent way to connect with God and renew our spirits through

the “Amazing Grace” of God’s Son and our Savior, Jesus.

In Christ’s Love,

Rev. Mark

LENT BEGINS - Ash Wednesday Service, March 6, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

The ritual of the Imposition of Ashes will be observed. And the first of our ancient prayer practices,

“Examen” will be introduced.

Lenten Offering

Another way to experience the exciting possibilities of this season is through

our Lenten offering. Your gifts go towards our Mission and Outreach

Committee in support of local and wider ministries

Lenten Series

March 13th @ 6:30 in the Meeting Room

Movie Night! “I Can Only Imagine” will be shown in its entirety.

Prayer Practice: “The Jesus Prayer: There Is Power in His Name”

March 20th @ 6:30 in the Meeting Room

“Imagine a Loving Father” - prayer and discussion

Prayer Practice: “Journaling: Writing What God Shows Us”

March 27th @ 6:30 in the Meeting Room

“Imagine Forgiveness” - prayer and discussion

Prayer Practice: “Lectio Divina: Encountering Scripture Through Sacred Reading”

April 3rd @ 6:30 in the Meeting Room

“Imagine Redemption” - prayer and discussion

Prayer Practice: “Walking Toward God: The Journey Made Visible”

April 10th @ 6:30 in the Meeting Room

“Imagine Going Home” - prayer and discussion

Prayer Practice: “Praying in Nature: Contemplation and Creation”

Chucky’s Countdown to Spring

Dear human friends:

Are you sick and tired of winter by now? I am.

Like the Rev., Chester and me like to keep our own countdown, so here

goes!

As of March 1st, only, 19 days until spring (March 20th)! It’s also a Lenten Study night. They always put

munchies out for those.

Only 36 days until the South Newark Civic Association Neighborhood Clean-Up Day. (April 6th). The

church mice will be in charge of tidying up the small spaces. They have donuts in Hermann Hall for

breakfast and Sandwiches for lunch!

Only 48 days until the Maundy Thursday portrayal of The Last Supper (April 17th). We get to play the

mice!

Only 51 days until Easter Sunday and the Sunrise Service (April 21st)! We’re real good at helping kids

find Easter Eggs!

Only 58 days until the first regular Drive-In Service (April 28th). It’s also the Youth Service! Mice love

overnights. Kids eat Cheetos®.

March 20, 2019 C-TEC Senior Citizen’s Day Breakfast

150 Price Rd. Newark, Ohio $3.00 Registration is required!

Space is limited. Pre-Registration is required. Call 740-364-2499 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration & Vendors 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Breakfast & Door Prizes 9:50 – 10:45 a.m. Entertainment

Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive

health screenings will be in our community on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at St

John's United Church of Christ. Ultrasound screenings to Identify risk factors for Cardiovascular disease

include; Carotid Artery (plaque buildup-a leading cause of stroke), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (an

enlargement or weak area in the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the

body), Peripheral Arterial Disease (hardening of the arteries in the legs), a Heart Rhythm Screening (an

EKG to detect Atrial Fibrillation-irregular heartbeat) and an Osteoporosis Risk Assessment for men and

women. Being proactive about your health by knowing your risks helps you and your doctor address

problems early. Register online TODAY at www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle and receive your

“Community Circle” discount and your Preferred Appointment!

Lunch Bunch

Our series, “Bad Girls of the Bible” continues @ 12:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room

On March 12th - “The Woman at the Well”

On March 26th - “Delilah”

The Afternoon Circle –

Eleven ladies and the pastor had warm food and fellowship at the Olive Garden last month, as

the rain fell heavily outside. Pat Farley won the bouquet of the month.

The ladies will meet again on Wednesday, March 6, from 1 to 2:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room

of the church. Vicky Davis and Sandy Johnson are in charge of the refreshments. The program will be

THE BEE TREE, a story by Patricia Pollaco, to help us prepare for our year-long study of “Living the Sweet

Life”, based on Psalm 119:103, “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” Our mission project for March and April is The Crossroads Crusaders, who minister to the homeless in

our community. A complete list of needed items is posted on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Room

(things like Bibles, hand warmers, cough drops, duct tape, batteries, crackers, etc.). Donations can be

placed in the large bin under the Mission Table in the Fellowship Room.

After our meeting, we will adjourn at 2:00 p.m. to the Memorial Chapel for a Memorial Service for

our member and friend, Mrs. Sylvia Yaekle. This service is open to all who would like to remember Sylvia.

Finance & Stewardship Questionaire

"Technology is growing everyday and St. John's would like to improve our services. The Finance and

Stewardship Committee is considering alternative tithing options for parishioners. The options we are

considering would enhance congregational members’ ability to tithe to St. John's by either using an

online subscriber (e.g. PayPal) or setting up automatic withdrawals from ones bank account. Before we

make any decisions regarding other payment methods, we would very much appreciate your feedback.

We have listed some tithing alternatives below. Please identify the option(s) you would see yourself

using in the future. We would appreciate parishioners filling out the survey below and returning it

during the offertory at your next visit, mailing it, or send it through church email. All the options listed

below would allow you to dictate the amount and frequency of payment – you retain control of your

money. We would offer any assistance in helping to set these accounts up on a person-by-person basis

and we always keep contributions anonymous."

NEWS FROM CHURCH COUNCIL –

Thank you to all who participated in the 177th

Annual Meeting on Sunday, Feb. 17. Great food

and fellowship was shared by approximately 50 people. The meeting was pretty great as well. Thanks

to out-going Council members – Jeff Knepp, Jeanette Morris, Treasurer Ken Kroah, and President Greg

Crowthers – for all your hard work and dedication these past 3 years.

Presenting The Portrayal has been approved for Maundy Thursday, April 18, 2019. Mrs. Julie

Kroah has volunteered to head this up. Men: start growing those beards!

Pastor Mark has his vacation schedule worked out with all the guest preachers lined up, as well

as several other guest preachers throughout the year. Stay tuned to see who is coming when. There

are some good surprises coming. Don’t miss them.

There will be a Memorial Service for Mrs. Sylvia Yaekle, on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 2:00

p.m. in the Memorial Chapel (following the Afternoon Circle meeting).

There is now a Foundation Fund for Rev. Donald and Mrs. Sylvia Yaekle.

From the Christian Education Committee:

The Souper Bowl of Caring brought in donations totaling $303, which was given to the

Licking County Food Pantry.

The Wednesday Lenten study will be on the film “I Can Only Imagine” and on ancient

prayer practices.

The theme for Vacation Bible School (June 24-28) will be SPLASH CANYON, “where kids

discover that on life’s wild ride, Jesus is on our side.”

From the Church and Ministry Committee:

Ash Wednesday service will be on Wednesday, March 6th

, at 7 p.m., with the imposition of

ashes.

Anyone wishing to be added to the Ushers, Greeters, or Liturgists lists, please speak with

Frank Davis.

From the Mission & Outreach Committee:

1. Licking County Coalition for Housing

2. Church World Services for blankets

The New Officers for the 2019 Church Council are:

President – Tom Lawyer

Vice President – Owen Lee

Treasurer – Bill McInturf

Assistant Treasurer – Brian Lensink

Secretary – Elaine Gard

We still have Three Vacancies on Church Council. If you would like to fill one of those positions,

please speak with Tom Lawyer or any Council member, today.

On March 1, at 6:00pm, the Confirmation class will be meeting at Temple Beth Shalom,

5089 Johnstown Road, New Albany to learn, experience and attend worship. Everyone is

welcome to join in with the group.

I Can Only Imagine will be our Lenten Bible study this year. Join us at 6:30pm March 13, 20,

27, April 3, 10. This study is based on the Movie and Song of the same name. March 13 will

be a viewing of the movie in Hermann Hall (bring your own portable chair for an extra comfy

seat) and then join us the following weeks for a study and discussion in the meeting room.

On March 10, the Confirmation class and Youth are going to Escape It in Newark.

Following the 10:30 service, we’ll have lunch in the meeting room, then drive to

Escape It on Seroco Avenue, where we’ll test our team skills at solving puzzles, riddles

and finding clues.

Lunch Bunch will meet on March 12 & 26 at 12:00pm. Bring your lunch for Bible study,

discussion and fellowship.

On February 3rd

, St. John’s Youth participated in the Soup-er Bowl of Caring by

making Creamy Potato Soup. Thanks to your generous donations they were able to

give $303 to support the local food pantry.

April 21 Youth Sponsored Easter Breakfast

April 27-28 Youth Overnight and Youth Sunday.

June 24-28 Splash Canyon VBS June 24-28 from 9:00 to 11:00am.

Adult class 9:00am. “Life and Ministry of the Master”

Bible Discovery Zone during the 10:30am service.

Nursery care and Pre-school class available at 10:00am.

Cradle Roll

3: Kayla Hill

10: Marla Crowthers

17: Frances Hill

24: Julie Kroah

31: Kayla Hill

Bible Discovery Zone

3: Brian Lensink & Pat Farley

10: Kara Deal & Mathew Kroah

17: Judy Goodman & Pat Farley

24: Brian Lensink & Connor Boyce

31: Ken Kroah & Colleen Kroah

March Worship Service Duties

DVD Filming

3: John West

10: Dick Tulloss

17: Gary Kinser

24: Ken Kroah

31: Bill McInturf

Sound System

3: Dick Tulloss

10: Julie Kroah

17: Dick Tulloss

24: Ken Kroah

31: Tom Lawyer

Ushers

Chair – Frank Davis

Vicky Davis

Larry Hamm

Dr. Owen & Beth Lee

Greeters

3: Elaine Gard

10: Mike Boyce

Connor Boyce

17: Kevin & Pamella

French

24: Terry & Marcia

Gano

31: Sandy Johnson

Verree McClung

Liturgists

3: Jeremy Hill

10: Elaine Gard

17: Laurie Homrighouse

24: Rev. Mark Katrick

31: Terry Gano

St. John’s United Church of Christ

285 W. National Drive

Newark, Ohio 43055

Worship & Classes!

8:00 a.m. –Chapel Service

9:00 a.m. – Sunday School

10:30 am – Traditional Sanctuary Service

Volume 19 Number 3

Address Service Requested

Easter Lilies This Easter, we will again beautify our sanctuary with an array of Easter lilies, which will be purchased from a local nursery. If you

would like to participate in this celebration of Easter, please fill out the form below or contact the church office.

6" pot - Traditional white $ 9.00

THE DEADLINE for placing orders is Sunday, April 7, 2019.

_____I desire the office to purchase a lily for me to keep.

_____I desire the office to purchase a lily to be donated to a shut-in.

Be sure to complete the following to be printed in the bulletin: (i.e.: In honor of or in memory of…………………… by ………………) for lily

purchases, Abiding Memorials and/or Foundation Fund Contributions.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name: ______________________________________________Phone: ___________________

You may also choose to remember a loved one with a gift to the Abiding Memorial Fund or the Foundation Fund. All such gifts noted

and received BY April 14, 2019 will be listed in the bulletin on April 21, 2019, Easter Sunday. Abiding Memorial and Foundation Fund

Cards and Envelopes are available in the literature rack in the Narthex or use this form and place in the offering plate with your

contribution.

_____Foundation Fund ____ Abiding Memorial Fund

Main Office Phone Rev. Mark Katrick - Pastor Todd Baldosser

740-323-2407 rev.katrick@windstream.net Organist/Choir Director

www.stjohnsnewark.org 1811 Lakeview Dr. scarlatti35@hotmail.com

Newark, OH 43055

Pastor’s direct line 740-323-2854

Anita Chirdon Charles Bruah Julie Kroah

Administrative Asst. Church Sexton Christian Education Director

stjohnsunited@windstream.net 740-975-2699 stjohnsucc.ce@windstream.net

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