February 22, 2015

Today

This Week

Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Wadsworth Christian Preschool 9:15am-11:15am Monday-Thursday

Monday, February 239:15am BSF Mtg, FH7:00pm Boy Scouts, FH

Tuesday, February 24 2:00pm Bible Study, 109 6:30pm Gr 4-6 Bells, 109 6:30pm B Scout Mtg, 104 7:00pm SPR Mtg, 115

Wednesday, February 25 7:15am Men’s Bible Study, Buehler’s 9:15am BSF, all church 5:30pm Wed. Connect, FH 7:00pm jROC/ROC 7:00pm Chancel Choir, Sanc. Thursday, February 26 6:30am Prayer, 112 9:00am Quilting, 110

The WUMC Boy Scout Troop 402 and Cub Scout Pack 3402 are selling bricks as a fundraiser for the new Scout building to be built in the East parking lot. The Troop has a booth in the narthex to answer any questions, with samples & pictures, and signup sheets for donations. Gregg Townsend and some of the boys are manning the booth, please stop by and see what they have.

Mission Trips There will be two intergenerational mission trips this summer to continue rebuilding New Jersey after superstorm Sandy. The trips are July 5-11 and August 2-8. If you would like more information about these trips, please visit the table in the narthex for more information and to sign up.

like Jesus

Easter Egg Hunt Donations Will you help provide some items for the Easter Egg Hunt?• balloons, Easter stickers/tattoos for stuffing the eggs• candy (any type or size) for stuffing the bags• These items can be placed in the marked bin near the

elevator in the upper lobby through March 8.• continental breakfast items (bagels, fruit, yogurt, breads,

muffins): bring to church kitchen marked “Easter Egg Hunt” through Friday, March 27 7-8:30 pm. Please sign up on the sheet in the upper lobby so we know what we have coming

Thank you for your help!

Kids Camp 2015 Volunteers sign up! We invite anyone who would like to be a part of our kids camp to sign up in the upper lobby or at our link on line.Our kids camp is Monday, June 8, thru Thursday, June 11, from 6:30pm-8:30pm. We are having our opening picnic on Sunday 5:00om-7:00pm and our closing ice cream social on Thursday. We appreciate all the help that can be offered. For questions contact Misty Barone at 330.322.4118, Becky King at 330.810.3196 or Landre Silliman at 330.289.3983.

1:00pm ROC to Winter Jam 1:30pm New Members, 1093:00pm God & Me, 1044:00pm Cub Scout Den Mtgs, 2nd fl.

195 Broad St. • Wadsworth, OH 44281Phone: 330.336.6689Email: wadsumc@wadsumc.orgWebsite: wadsumc.org

6:30pm Prayer, 112 7:00pm Praise Team,Sanc 7:00pm Financal Peace, 109

Friday, February 27 1:00pm Pinewood Set-up, FH

Saturday, February 28 8:00am Pinewood Derby, FH 10:00am Feed the Souls, Kit

Sunday, March 1 8:15am Worship 8:45am CAT Huddle, 2079:30am Worship & Classes 11:00am Worship & Classes 11:00am Breakfast Club, 005 12:00pm Career Lunch, FH 1:30pm New Members, 109 3:00pm God & Me, 104

Worship 8:15 and 11:00

Worship 9:30

We Gather to Worship Our GodGathering Music Welcome Prelude All The Way Brenda Adley

We Enter God’s Presence with Song and Praise*Call to Worship UMH 757 Psalm 25:1-10*Invocation *Hymn 368 My Hope Is Built*Unison Prayer*Gloria Patri 71 Opportunities to Minister & Serve

We Hear God Speak and Offer Our Prayers Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 61:1-4New Testament Lesson 1 Peter 3:18-22Hymn 526 (vss. 1-2) What a Friend We Have in JesusJoys & Concerns Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s PrayerOffering of our Gifts and Tithes Offertory I Need Thee Every Hour *Doxology and Prayer of DedicationAnthem Chancel ChoirHymn 526 (vs. 3) What a Friend We Have in Jesus

We Hear the Word of God Proclaimed Gospel Lesson Mark 1:9-20Message Pastor Don Ebert

Discovering the Rebel Jesus

We Respond To God’s Word & Share in His Mission*Hymn UMH 514 (vss. 1-3) Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus*Benediction*Postlude Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

The worship has ended. The service begins.*Please stand as you are able.

Welcome! If you are a guest today, thank you for choosing to worship with

us. After the service, please stop by the Information Center.We have a gift for you and some literature.

CaringWe join together in prayer for: Hospitalized this week: Fred McConnell & John Williams (City), Sam DiBernardo (Clinic)Local: Our students-children and teens. Nation: Those who do not have protection from the severe cold. World: The innocent who suffer at the hand of religious extremists.

in grace & love

Lenten Study Get connected for dinner, fellowship and learning on Wednesday evenings during Lent. Pizza, chips and drink (PB&J for the kids) will be ready at 5:30pm. (We will set out an offering basket to help offset costs.) Break-out sessions for learning and activities at 6:15pm for adults and kids. jROC/ROC youth meet from 7-8:00pm as usual.Childcare will be available for children under 4 (during the study

time). There will be a story time for ages 4-1st grade and Bible study for 2nd-6th grades during the 6:15-7:00pm time frame. Adults will study the book, “Renegade Gospel” by Pastor Mike Slaughter. Copies are available for $10 in the church office.” Please plan to join us and get connected. Wednesday Night Connection begins on Wednesday, February 25.

Finding God in difficult transitions• 11:00am to noon in Room 102• The class begins today and ends March 29• Join Craig & Katherine Miracle for this class as we explore God’s love during difficult transitions.

Community Lenten Services A time of reflection and study begins at 12:05pm at the Grace Lutheran Church (146 High Street). Different pastors share on the parables of Lent each week. At 12:15pm there is a soup and sandwich luncheon provided by various churches in Grace’s fellowship hall. February 25 Receive Justification: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector March 4 Receive the Word: The Sower and the SeedMarch 11 Receive the Treasure: The Hidden Treasure and the Priceless PearlMarch 18Receive Mercy: The Good SamaritanMarch 25Receive Grace: The Workers in the VineyardApril 1Receive Forgiveness: The Prodigal Son

with God & others

Wadsworth Christian Preschool has started registration for the 2015/2016 school year. The 3 year old class is Tuesday & Thursday morning. The 4/5 class is Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday morning. The PreK Class is Monday-Thursday. The classes are from 9:15am-11:45am. Enrollment forms are available at the Information Center or at wadsworthchristianpreschool.org. You may call Connie Lowe for an appointment at 330.336.6689.

Gospel Lesson Mark 1:9-20Message Pastor Don Ebert

Discovering the Rebel JesusEuchre, back by popular demand....1 more euchre night while it’s still cold. Saturday, March 7 from 6:30-9pm. Bring a snack to share, (and a deck of cards).

Flat Rock Petition Please consider signing the petition objecting to State of Ohio Budget proposals that threaten to close immediate care facilities such as Flat Rock Care Center, day support programs such as County Board workshops and others. Petitions are available on the table by the Information Center or on-line at: http://www.disabilityadvocacyalliance.org/petition.html. Thank you.

Congratulations to Richard & Sarah Mikut on the birth of their daughter Charlotte Jane on February 17, 2015.