The Visitor April/May 2016 Volume 130 Issue 2

S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S T

• A P R I L 1 7 , F A M I L Y R E U N I O N L U N C H E O N

• A P R I L 2 2 , M I D N I G H T P A N C A K E S

• A P R I L 2 4 , 1 0 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y C E L E B R A T I O N

• M A Y 5 , M & M S B A N Q U E T

• M A Y 2 9 , S U M M E R S U N D A Y S C H O O L B E G I N S

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

New Members 3

Congregation Care Team 5

VBS/Daycamp 7

Club S.A.M. 8

You Are Invited 9

Michele Beach, Administrative Secretary Rev. Anna Guillozet, Senior Pastor 614-882-2153 chmaster.org

“ E a s t e r ” b y A n n a G u i l l o z e t

Soar we now where Christ hath led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head, Alleluia! Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia! I found myself tearing up at this verse of “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” as we sang it on Easter morning. Let me predict some of the reasons you would posit as to why I teared up on Easter:

Perhaps you’d guess that it was the beauty of our sanctuary. The brightness of the space, the paraments, the flowers lovingly donated, the cross covered in lilies…

Perhaps you’d guess that the power of the music caused the tears. The rousing voices of the choir, the stylings of Dennis at the keys, the melodies of those leading contemporary music, the well-rehearsed brass…

Perhaps you’d guess that it was gratitude for all of the extra hours put in by our staff sustaining us through lent and preparing us for Holy Week…

Perhaps you’d guess that it was wonder at the number of people who give of their time and energy stuffing bulletins, setting out snacks, organizing egg hunts, sending CD’s and the countless other tasks that happen behind the scenes…

Perhaps you’d guess the conversation and laughter that filled the gathering space before and after worship made me emotional…

Perhaps you’d guess it was the joy of looking out on a congregation of faces that were full of the joy of God’s spirit as we worshiped together…

And if this is the reason that you suspected as the cause of my verklemption, you’d be correct. But above all of that, as I sang I remembered why it is we worship, captured so beautifully in the historic words of Charles Wesley. This is the verse in which Charles so beautifully captures the way that our humanity and our eternity meet in the person of Jesus Christ, our risen Savior. And as we continue in this season of Easter, let us remember that Christ the Lord is Risen Today! Alleluia!

1 0 0 t h A n n i v e r s a r y C e l e b r a t i o n o f t h e D e d i c a t i o n o f o u r S a n c t u a r y

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We are gearing up to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of our Sanctuary. On Sunday, April 24, we will have one combined worship service at 10 a.m. Bishop Gregory Vaughn Palmer of the West Ohio Annual Conference will preach and lead us in the sharing of Holy Communion. We will also welcome the Confirmation Class into membership, be treated to gifts of music from the Chancel Choir and the Children’s Choirs, celebrate our rich history, and hear about our vision for the future. Following the service we will share in a light lunch in the fellowship hall. Please plan to join us for this exciting worship experience!

1. Caregiving is a job and respite is your earned right. Reward yourself with respite breaks often.

2. Watch out for signs of depression, and don’t delay in getting professional help when you need it.

3. When people offer to help, accept the offer and suggest specific things that they can do.

4. Educate yourself about your loved one’s condition and how to communicate effectively with doctors.

5. There is a difference between caring and doing. Be open to technologies and ideas that promote your loved one’s independence.

6. Trust your instincts. Most of the time they’ll lead you in the right direction.

7. Caregivers often to do a lot of lifting, pushing, and pulling. Be good to your back.

8. Grieve for your looses, and then allow yourself to dream new dreams.

9. Seek support from other caregivers. There is great strength in knowing you are not alone.

10. Stand up for your rights as a caregiver and a citizen.

Information compiled for that National Family Caregivers Association: www.nfcacares.org

1 0 T i p s f o r F a m i l y C a r e g i v e r s ( F r o m t h e H e a l t h C a b i n e t )

N e w M e m b e r s

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William Amponsah joined by Profession of Faith. William is a student at Otterbein University and works at Limited Brands. Contact infor-mation can be obtained at the church office.

Michael and Carol Day joined by Profession of Faith. Carol was also Baptized. Michael works as a Audi-tor for the State of Ohio and Carol is retired. Contact information can be obtained at the church office.

Mike, Karen, and Emily Miller joined by Transfer of Mem-bership from Maple Grove UM, Clintonville, OH. Mike works as a Financial Accountant at Citigroup and Anna works as a Nurse at OhioHealth. Emily and her siblings, Jackson and Anna, at-tend school. Contact information can be obtained at the church office.

Brian Scarbro joined by Reinstatement and Aimee Cox by Profession of Faith. Aimee is a fulltime nursing student and Brian works at Abercrombie & Fitch. Con-tact information can be obtained at the church office.

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T e a c h e r A p p r e c i a t i o n

T r u s t e e ’ s P r o j e c t s

Thank you to our teachers for giving of their time and energy in service to God. We will thank our teachers in services on Sunday, May 22, with recognition and also a sweet treat to be picked up in the Gathering Space after 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services.

Our teachers prepare materials, research scriptures, make crafts, sing songs, pray with God's children of all ages and humbly give of their time and talents in this important ministry. Our church thanks each and every one of you who teaches so that we may all learn together. God Bless our teachers!

The Trustees are currently corking on the following projects: Underway: • Elevator Upgrade Planned: • Securing estimate for replacing office carpet • Securing estimate for parsonage roof replacement • Securing estimates for water-proofing church brick • Securing estimates for replacing shingled roof area of

church building Under consideration: • Securing additional light on the North side of the

church • Review of audiovisual equipment Anyone with suggestions or comments please contact Ed Dressel, Chairman of the Board of Trustees or Susan Huffman, Facilities Manager.

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N e w C o n g r e g a t i o n a l C a r e T e a m

We now have our congregational care team formed and a huge thank you for those who vol-unteered. There may be some corrections still needed but here is the team for support and love to our church family. Paula Erickson be will helping with communication. The list will be a resource for those persons who need assistance for meals, rides, errands, reading, visits and more. It will be posted in the office and please keep your own personal copy. If there are any questions or corrections, please call Char (614-354-6504) or Michele at the church office.

2 Corinthians 1:3-5 says:

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ.

May we bless God as we serve and love one another.

Shopping/Errands Katie Conklin 614-898-9562 Paula Erickson 614-653-1244 Claire Fohl 614-891-6775 cell: 614-271-5574 Jocelyn Holtzmuller 941-224-8190 Emily Patterson 614-352-6906 Barb Piper 614-865-1482 Stephanie Politte 515-341-3016 Marilyn Rogers 614-471-4776

Reading for Vision Impaired Flo Amy 614-890-6746 Katie Conklin 614-898-9562 Stephanie Politte 515-341-3012 Jeff Politte 515-341-3016

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Drivers/Transportation Pam Aylor 614-898-0916 Katie Conklin 614-898-9562 Sonya Evans 614-885-0938 Paula Erickson 614-392-2109 Jocelyn Holtzmuller 941-224-8190 Emily Patterson 614-352-6906 Stephanie Politte 515-341-3016 Marilyn Rogers 614-471-4776 Char Schultz 614-891-4935 cell: 614-354-6504 Tom Schultz 614-891-4935 cell: 614-975-6768

Financial/Taxes Bill Evans 614-885-0938 Jon Holzmuller 941-224-8190 Jeff Politte 515-341-3016 Tom Schultz 614-891-4935 Cell: 614-975-6768

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Church of the Master Invites You to VBS, Day Camp, and Survivor Camp 2016

July 25-29, 2016

At Cave Quest, children explore what it means to follow Jesus through dark times. Kids participate in memorable Bible-

learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of Jesus’ love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos that they’ll take home and play with all year long. Children will also learn to look for evidence of God all around them through an activity we call “God Sightings”. And if that is not enough, campers at Sugarbush will also get to enjoy the fun of traditional camping activities such as hiking, campfires, cookouts, and creeking!

Survivor Cave Quest is our Day Camp component for rising 6th -8th grade. Besides learning to follow the light of Jesus, campers will have the opportunity to “Out Love. Out Grow. Out Serve.” Everything we do at Survivor is “Super-Sized” for extra Middle School Youth fun. Our week long schedule will include the following: Bible study, crafts, off-site trips, Frisbee golf, Cookouts, bowling, pizza, “creeking”, mission projects, making ice cream, and much, much, more!!

We offer three different, yet similar programs: Vacation Bible School for children 3 years – 5 years (or entering K in the Fall of 2016) at Church of the Master UMC 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Day Camp for children entering grades 1-5 at Camp Sugarbush 9:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Survivor Camp for children entering grades 6, 7 & 8 at Camp Sugarbush 9:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Costs: VBS: $25.00 Day Camp: $30.00 Maximum cost cap of $60.00 for children in the same family attending VBS and/or Day Camp. (Survivor Camp is not included in this cap.) Survivor: $50.00 Partial scholarships are available.

Registration: Registration forms are available in the church office and on the church website (chmaster.org). Registration Deadline: July 20, 2016 Please mail the completed forms, along with payment to: Church of the Master, 24 N. Grove St., Westerville, OH 43081, Attn: Cave Quest

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Love God, Grow in Christ,

and Live to Serve at CLUB S.A.M. 2016!

Facts: Club S.A.M. is a summer mission opportunity for the children of Church of the Master and their friends. S.A.M. stands for Summer Acts of Mercy and the goal is to have the children participate in an act of kind-

ness each time we meet. All 3 year olds —rising 6th graders are invited to Club S.A.M. Club S.A.M. 2016 will be held the weeks of May 31, June 7, and June 14 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thurs-

day mornings.

Each week will have a different purpose or theme: May 31, June 1 & 2 — Kindness through Art

Creating artwork and sharing it with those who need encouragement June 7 - 9 — Kindness through Cooking

Preparing cookies and sharing them with others June 14 - 16 — Kindness through Cleaning & Planting

Testing and cleaning all nursery and Room 8 toys; flower planting

Each day we will have a Bible story, snack, mission preparation and activity, and then time at the park. Morning schedule:

9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Sign In, Welcoming Activities 9:15 – 9:30 a.m. Bible Story, Plan for the Day 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Mission Preparations and Activity, Snack 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Walking to and Playing at Alum Creek Park, Walking back to Church 11:45 – 11:55 a.m. Popsicles & Review of the Day 11:55 – 12:00 p.m. Pick up by Parents

Things to Note:

All children need to be potty trained. Every day will include walking. If your 3 or 4 year old typically uses a stroller, please bring one for us to

use. If you need to reach Kay while your child is at camp, please call 614-313-2196.

Cost: $5 per child per day - money due at sign in Registration: All children should be signed up 24 hours in advance of the day they are coming. Please send no-tices to Kay Thomas at stuandthecrew@msn.com.

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Yo u A r e I n v i t e d ( A p r i l )

ONE DAY MISSION TRIP to JACKSON, OHIO. It’s time to sort and package garden seeds again! We will be traveling to Jackson Area Ministries on April 9 to help with its Community Garden Program. We will carpool from the church at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, returning late afternoon. If you can sit, scoop seeds, sort or staple then this is the ideal mission trip for you! All you need to do is bring your lunch. For information or reserve your spot call Chuck Erickson at 614-392-2109. Space is limited so please RSVP ASAP! EXERCISE CLASS, Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance, a beginners class of Tai Chi, will be held in the West Fellowship area of our church starting Tuesday, April 12, at 2:00 p.m.. The class will meet every Tuesday for 1 hour for 8 weeks. Cost is $3 per session. This class will improve balance, muscle strength, flexibility and mobility and is taught by a Certified Senior Balance & Mobility Instructor. Questions, call Marie Dilley at 614-882-4951. “FAMILY REUNION” LUNCHEON: All are invited to join us for our annual “Family Reunion” Luncheon on Sunday, April 17, after the 11:00 a.m. worship service. There will be pulled pork and shredded chicken sandwiches, along with potato salad, pasta salad, deviled eggs, and homemade desserts. Donations will help defray the cost of the 2016 REACH Mission Trip to Prairie Grove, Arkansas. STEPHEN MINISTRY WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO THE FOLLOWING EVENTS: • Thursday, April 21, 6:30 p.m. - Eric Wilson, Principal at Oakstone will speak about

Autism. • Thursday, May 12, 7:00 p.m. - Jennifer Seifert, Director, will come tell us all about the

Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio. More info to follow. MIDNIGHT PANCAKES: Friday, April 22, 11:00 p.m.—1:00 a.m. Calling all night owls! Looking for volunteers for the spring 2016 Midnight Pancake Breakfast for Otterbein students, faculty, and staff. If you are interested in helping, or want more information, please contact Bev at 330-416-4656 or bev@chmaster.org.

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Yo u A r e I n v i t e d ( M a y )

CHURCH OF THE MASTER HISTORY: Please join us for a congregational Sunday School class on Sunday, May 1, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Stephen Grinch, Archivist to Otterbein University, will present a lecture on Church of the Master’s building history. As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of our sanctuary, this lecture is sure to be enriching! GRADUATION: If you have a high school or college student that is graduating this Spring and has attended Church of the Master UM, please contact Bev Pancoast at bev@chmaster.org so that they can be included in our Graduate Recognition Sunday on May 22. GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE: You are invited to an Open House celebrating the high school graduation of Marielle Beach and Carly Conkel on Saturday, May 21, from 4:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of Church of the Master. UNITED METHODIST WEST OHIO CONFERENCE CAMPS AND RETREATS SCHOLARSHIPS ARE HERE! We are excited to announce that Church of the Master supports our members by funding conference summer camp scholarships. Camp Otterbein – focused on Adventure Camps, Camp Wesley – focused on Wacky Water Camps, and Widewater – focused on good old camp fun - host programs centered on faith-building, life-changing, great outdoor adventures! This year's theme is Journey in the Wild. Funds will be distributed equally among child members and children of members who are 18 years of age and younger and register for a West Ohio UM camp by May 30. Funds will be given as rebates for registration fees paid to the camps; confirmation of the paid registration must also be submitted by May 30. The West Ohio conference does not provide information to local church offices - you must submit the confirmation of registration and proof of payment including amount paid in order to receive a rebate. Please place all information in the Education mail box in the church office marked Attn: Dana Dietz. To see the camp offerings and register online go to www.westohiocamps.com.

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C h i l d r e n ’ s M i n i s t r y

Come, Join the Fun at Kids’ Night In! Children from 3 years old to 5th grade are welcome to attend Kids’ Night In which is typically held the first Saturday night of each month. The children join Miss Kay and other youth helpers in playing games, making crafts, telling stories, eating supper, and watching a movie. The cost is $10 per child with a family cap of $25. Please make a reservation for your child by 9 a.m. the day before the event.

Saturday, April 9: Our movie will be The Jungle Book. Supper will be cheese pizza, fresh veggies, fruit, and cookies. Please let Kay know by 9 a.m. on Friday, April 8, if your child is joining us.

Saturday, May 7: The meal will be Breakfast for Supper with French toast, sausage, fruit, and pudding for dessert. The movie will be announced at a later date.

Music and the Master News and Events: We will enjoy a “normal” M&M schedule

on April 7, 14, 21, and 28. (Please note that Children’s Chime Choir practices end on Thursday, April 21.)

Join the 100th Birthday of our Sanctuary!

Both M&M Choirs will sing and the Children’s Chime Choir will play for our special 10 a.m. worship service on April 24. Children’s Chime Choir, please be in

the Bell Balcony at 9:00 a.m. for a final practice.

Cherub and Jr Choir, please meet Miss Kitty in Room 17 at 9:30 a.m.

Play With Miss Kay! Your children are invited to join Miss Kay in the gym from approximately 7:07 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on April 7, April 21, and May 5! We’ll take turns playing tag, relays, soccer, etc.

The M&Ms Banquet is on May 5! We will

begin the night at 5:30 p.m. with a special “Culmination Celebration” in the sanctuary. During this program both M&M choirs will sing and we will remember and share all that we have learned this year. At 6:00 p.m. we will enjoy a meal of tacos and all the fixings. At 6:30 p.m. we will separate into age groups and take turns; allowing some groups to play in the gym while others have their pictures taken in the Fellowship Hall. We hope to see everyone there!

Pizza and Practice is Friday, May 20!

Please join us at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall for a pizza supper which will be followed by the M&M choirs practicing the songs they will sing on Sunday, May 22.

Both M&M choirs sing during the 11

a.m. service on May 22. Please meet Miss Kitty in Room 17 at 10:30 a.m.

U2 Game Night is Saturday, April 30! All 4th – 6th graders are invited to join us from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on April 30 for supper and fun! We will play a variety of games together. Kids are welcome to suggest games they want to play to Bev or Kay. Hope to see you then!

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C h i l d r e n ’ s M i n i s t r y , C o n t i n u e d

Rainbows and Dewdrops Rainbows and Dewdrops are our children's church programming held during the 11 a.m. worship service. Rainbows is for children 1st through 3rd grade while Dewdrops is for three year olds through Kindergartners.

Our topics for April and May are: April 3 Doubting Thomas John 20:19-31 April 10 Saul to Paul Acts 9:1-20 April 17 Peter and Tabitha Acts 8:36-43 April 24 NO Rainbows, Dewdrops will meet in the nursery’s extra room for a movie May 1 Lydia Acts 16:9-15 May 8 Paul and Silas Acts 16:16-40 May 15 The Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-4,36-42 May 22 Praise God Psalm 8 **May 29 Sonbeams class begins, a combined experience for 3 year olds – rising 3rd graders

May 29—August 14: Church of the Master’s Summer Worship Schedule

Our Sunday worship times will remain the same for this summer. However, the schedule for the children will be a little different: Nursery: The nursery will be open each Sunday for children aged 6 weeks through rising Kindergarteners from 8:15 a.m. to approximately 12:15 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Worship Service: Following the Children’s Moment, children may sit back down with their parents or if aged appropriately, they may be escorted to the nursery. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 3 year olds through rising 5th graders are welcome in our children’s combined Summer Spark Sunday school class that Kay will teach each Sunday. This class will begin in the Movie Room at 9:30 a.m. (Children younger than 3 years old are welcome in the nursery.) 11:00 a.m. Worship Service: Following the Children’s Moment children are invited to Sonbeams, a combined children’s church experience for 3 year olds through rising 3rd graders. (Rising 4th & 5th graders are still welcome to join us but are also encouraged to attend worship with their parents.)

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As in past years the Missions Committee continues to coordinate and oversee many mission opportunities Church of the Master supports. Now that the dust has settled on 2015, we are happy to summarize the financial support and activities that the Mission Committee provided with the fantastic support of the congregation. Please keep in mind that this summary only reflects the programs that the Missions Committee directly oversees. A significant amount of mission outreach, in terms of time, money, and energy, is contributed by other Church of the Master groups such as Women’s Circles, the United Methodist Women and M&Ms which are not reflected below. If you have any questions or what more information on how you can “Live To Serve”, please contact Chuck Erickson. NNEMAP $400 plus over 400 pounds of food and personal items New Life $300 W.A.R.M. $200 plus over 800 pounds of food and 42 “birthday gift bags” Habitat For Humanity $1700 with the Master’s crew supplying 1078.5 hours Church For All People $300, plus $500 in school supplies plus hats and gloves valued

over $200. Collected approximately 20 van loads of furniture and clothing, plus 57 winter coats

Charitable Pharmacy $300 Y.W.C.A. Budgeted $3500 to prepare, host, and serve 10,245 meals Heifer International Raised over $7605 during the annual Christmas appeal Souper Bowl Contributed 110 cans to NNEMAP Baby Shower Collected a van of baby clothing, furniture and food benefiting

W.A.R.M., NNEMAP, and Church For All People S. African Soup Kitchen $1,418 from the Easter Egg collection Liberian Women’s Dorm $2000 McCurdy Ministries $2500 Gaston Ntambo $1000 for missionary support Princess Jesu $1000 for missionary support El Porvenir $2500 Imagine No Malaria $1000 Skeeter Stomp 5K Raised over $10913 benefiting Imagine No Malaria Kenya Aids Initiative $500 Grace Children’s Hosp. $500 UMCOR Disaster Relief $900 Church World Service Collect supplies and assembled 101 school kits and 56 hygiene kits Jackson Area Ministries Hosted a mission trip of 8 to help with the Community Gardens

Project

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Monday, April 11 – City Barbeque Day for Westerville Habitat Partnership. Enjoy a City Barbeque meal at the Westerville location (State & Schrock) any time that day, dine-in or carry-out, and they will donate 25% of your purchase to Westerville Habitat Partnership. Make sure you use the flyer attached to this newsletter or in your bulletin on April 10. Sunday, July 24, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 4th Annual Tapestry of a Town, presented by Westerville Habitat Partnership. This year is special for us because Church of the Master will be one of sites on the tour!! That is exciting, but it also means that we’ll need extra help to showcase our church building. We’d like to hear from anyone who has knowledge of or memorabilia from the church’s earlier years. Please consider volunteering for 2 hours that day to help as tour guides and hosts here at church or as hosts at one of the other sites. We are also looking for musicians/artists to volunteer their time and talent at one of the sites. Last year we had more musicians from Church of the Master than from any other of the partnership churches, which just shows what a talented and generous church we are. To volunteer to help in these ways or for more information, please contact Norm or Frankie Exley. Tickets will still be only $10 and will be available in July. Save the date – July 24! So just what is Westerville Habitat Partnership? WHP was formed in 1991 and now includes 5 Westerville churches (Central College Presbyterian, Church of the Master, Church of the Messiah, First Presbyterian and Grace Lutheran) plus Columbus Academy. Our purpose is to financially assist Delaware County Habitat for Humanity through our fund raising events – Tapestry of a Town, Progressive Christmas Concert, and 2 City Barbeque Days. Donations are accepted any time. The part-nership is an example of what can be accomplished when churches work together to impact the community. Who qualifies for a Habitat home? Families are selected through a process that considers the family’s housing need, the ability to repay the loan, the family size, and their willingness to work for the house. How can you help? • Construction volunteers are needed. You would only need to attend a short orientation

meeting to begin building. The crews enjoy their time together but they need help – go to habitatdelawareco.org for information on volunteering.

• Become a Church of the Master representative on the Partnership board – it’s a fun group that meets monthly at Church of the Messiah to plan & organize the special events, but we could use more people. Contact Norm or Frankie Exley.

• Help with Tapestry of A Town – see above • Support and take part in the WHP events • Donate to or shop at the Delaware Habitat ReStore

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Sunday, April 10 Regular Youth Schedule 4:00 p.m. Praise Team 5:00 p.m. Dinner (Dinner Cook needed) 5:45 p.m. En Fuego 6:30 p.m. Youth Group Games Sunday, April 17 “Family Reunion” Luncheon All of the Church of the Master Family are invited to join us for our annual “Family Reunion” Luncheon after the 11:00 a.m. worship service. There will be pulled pork and shredded chicken sandwiches, along with potato salad, pasta salad, deviled eggs, and homemade desserts. Donations will help defray the cost of the 2016 REACH Mission Trip to Prairie Grove, Arkansas. There will be no evening youth group on Sunday, April 24, due to confirmation and the 100th Anniversary of the Church of the Master Sanctuary that morning.

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Sunday, May 1 “Iron Chef”, 4:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. Join us for the 2016 Iron Chef competition. We will be looking for kitchens to borrow to cook and adults who are interested in helping to transport the teams to and from the church to their kitchen locations. Stay tuned for more information coming out later in April. Sunday, May 8 Happy Mother’s Day- There is no evening youth so that you may spend time with your family. Sunday, May 15 “Food Pantry Scavenger Hunt” 4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. It’s time to get your Scavenger Hunt skills ready as we help WARM fill the pantry as summer get closer. Sunday, May 22 Senior Farewell, 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. Join us as we celebrate with the Class of 2016 youth group members as only the youth group can. We will start with a pot luck dinner and then celebrate our graduates with pictures, stories, and worship.

• If you would like to receive the church prayer chain via email, just contact the church office at office@chmaster.org or call us at 614-882-2153.

• If you would like to receive the weekly announcements (and other special announcements such as cancellations), contact the church office at office@chmaster.org or call us at 614-882-2153.

• Just a reminder, normal church office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you need to be in the church outside of that time, please contact the office in advance.

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April Unit Meeting – Thursday, April 28. 6:00 p.m. – Supper will be with the M&Ms at a cost of $2 each. (Please let Miss Kay know if you will be attending.) 6:30 pm - Short business meeting in the sanctuary 7:00 pm - Margaret Madison, from Church for All People, will speak on the Infant Mortality Task Force of Central Ohio. All are welcome to attend. CANDO Day Apart – Saturday, April 23 at Ebenezer UMC. Flyers are available on the church hallway credenza. Special Meeting: Lydia Circle will be having a special meeting on Saturday, April 30, 10:00 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall. The UMW from Ebenezer UMC will be their guests. Pastor Anna will be speaking on “Communications”. All women are welcome to attend. Other Circle Meetings: Sarah Circle • Tuesday, April 12, 1:00 p.m. at Flo Amy’s home. Margaret Baker will give a program on

“Our Environment”. Members may bring birthday bag items for middle & high school age girls & boys.

• Tuesday, May 10, 1:00 p.m. at Friendship Village with Margaret Baker as hostess. The program will be “How is it with Your Soul”, led by Charity Walker and Barb Piper.

Kay Circle 4HIM • Thursday, April 14, 7:30 p.m., at the home of Anne Holmes. • Thursday, May 12 – Dinner out and doing cookies for CDC Mary Martha Circle – Thursday, April 7, 6:30 p.m., in Fellowship Hall. They will be cutting denim pieces for Sole Hope. Lydia Circle – Tuesday, May 10, 10:30 a.m., in Fellowship Hall. Program Leaders: Darelle Carpenter and Ruth Ann Dunn

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Kathryn Cohen Bill Cole Rosemary Dorff Edwina Ely Maevin Fedak Lisa Ford Marilyn Giese Fred Hulkenburg Evelyn Hulkenburg Joaquin Martinez-Saenz Martha Matteson

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♦ Our Military Personnel ♦ Bob & Mary Willard

SOUTH AFRICAN SOUP KITCHEN UP-DATE: A huge thank you to the children and the adults who contributed to the South African Soup Kitchen on Palm Sun-day. Through your generous and giving hearts $3,187 was raised. This was our best year ever, and we have all of you to thank. Edna Light and the children in Plet-tenburg, South Africa will be thrilled. Thank you again—you are awesome.

Bev Pancoast Betty Recob Joy Reiber Shona Singh Betty Stockton Sylvia Vance John Wells Pat Williams Marilyn Wilson Nedra Zier

• In honor of the Baptism of Lynley Huston Duhl on February 28.

• Praise for a new granddaughter. Wright Erion and Alison Brady had a daughter, Scarlett Mae, on February 8, 2016. The proud great-grandmother is Connie Bartlett.

• Praise for a new granddaughter. Steve and Krista Cavalieri were blessed by the birth of their second daughter, Camilla Allesandra, on March 1, 2016. Proud grandparents are Nick and Avalon Cavalieri.

• Congratulations to Cindy and Evan Hughes upon the birth of their daughter, Joanna Elaine Hughes on March 29.

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