THE MESSENGER 207 S. Court St.
Marysville, OH 43040
Phone: 937-642-4712
www.marysvillefumc.org November, 2018
A few weeks ago, I shared a video in the sermon
that asked the provocative question, “Are we
more like a cruise ship or a battleship?” The
video said that we often evaluate the church as
we would a cruise ship. We ask:
1. Do I like the music they play in the ballroom?
2. Do I like the captain and his crew?
3. Is the service good?
4. Am I well fed?
5. Are my needs met promptly?
6. Is the cruise pleasant?
7. Am I comfortable?
8. Do I want to cruise with them again?
But perhaps a better analogy for the church is a
battleship. We should ask about the church:
1. Is the ship on a clear and noble mission?
2. Is the ship able to endure storms at sea?
3. Does the captain submit to a higher authority?
4. Are the tactics and moves of the enemy well
understood by the crew?
5. Does the crew have proper training and
experience?
6. Are they taught to be disciplined and vigilant?
7. Do they take the battle seriously?
At a recent staff meeting, we were discussing the
question, “What has God been teaching you
during this season of your ministry?” I was not
alone when I shared that God is helping me to
assess where I am in my walk with Christ and
where the church is in their mission. I have
been asking myself (and even more importantly,
I have been asking God), “Are we the church you
want us to be? Are we being faithful to our
mission to make disciples?”
Preaching Series
Wisdom of Generosity
MEMORY VERSE FOR NOVEMBER
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25
November 4 “Generosity Honors God”
November 11 “Generosity Benefits Others”
November 18 “Generosity Blesses the
Giver”
November 21 “Holy Inventory”
Thanksgiving Service
November 25 “Not of this World”
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I continue to be convinced that God has greater things planned for our congregation, but we
must choose whether we want to engage in battle or just sit on the decks. No matter how much
we might enjoy the luxuries of a cruise, there is no greater satisfaction than being a part of
something greater than ourselves. Something that will last for eternity. Something that will
please the heart of God. I trust that as we move forward, you will man your battle station and
get involved in the mission of the church. We are becoming the church God calls us to be.
Pastor Aaron
Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday, November 3rd.
Pastor Letter Cont./ Our Staff
Our Pastors
Aaron Brown, Lead Pastor* [email protected]
Peggy Hoy, Deacon* [email protected]
Bill Kelley, Director of Pastoral Care [email protected]
Bill Kelley, Lay Minister [email protected]
Our Staff
John Burchett, Custodian* [email protected]
Mark Confer, Youth Director* [email protected]
Kelli Fink, Business Administrator* [email protected]
Linda Forry, Organist [email protected]
Ashley Furches, Nursery Supervisor, Publishing [email protected]
Angie Howard, Director of Traditional Worship [email protected]
Lisa Hughes, Children's Coordinator [email protected]
Ed Rainey, Assistant Custodian
Carol Reed, Financial Secretary [email protected]
Kathy Rohrs, Ministries Team Leader [email protected]
Sharon Swartz, Office Receptionist [email protected]
Matt Whitworth, Contemporary/Youth Worship* [email protected] Church Office [email protected]
*Designated full-time staff
Love and sympathy are extended
to Mary (Jim) Howard in the loss of
her brother Charles McLaughlin
Love and sympathy are extended to Don
(Marge) Bailey in the loss of his sister Linda
Bailey
Love and sympathy are extended to Marge
(Don) Bailey in the loss of her brother
Carlton Rausch
Love and sympathy are extended to the
family and friends of Dolores Snider who
passed away on October 11, 2018.
Love and sympathy are extended to Russ
(Dori) Watson in the loss of his mother
Dorothy Watson on October 3, 2018
Love and sympathy are extended to Lori
(Jerry), Meghin and Mallory Meckstroth in
the loss of a father and grandfather John
Phillips on October 4, 2018
Love and sympathy are extended to Sue
(Dave) Irwin in the loss of her brother Scott
Smith
Congratulations to Brandon and Jaclyn
Koester for the birth of their son Grady
Allan, born on September 27, 2018.
Congratulations to Danika Morse, on
Sunday October 28th at the 9:30 service,
Pastor Aaron baptized Chansleigh Wren
Morse
Our Church Family
8 Joan Schwaderer
12 Bill Foreman
15 Darlene Liggett
22 Marianne Birt
Joanne Huffman
26 Norma Sellers
27 Barbara Brake
30 Helen Stewart
Panda Wagner
November Retirees’
Birthdays
November Retirees’
Wedding Anniversaries
24 Bud & Sherry Herriott
Messenger Servants for December will be:
Steve Marshall, Phyllis Taylor, Lura Hayes,
Cheryl Cooley, Peggy Henman, Susan
Wanamaker Boehm, and
Ron & Carolyn Ardrey
— Thank you!
A very special thank you to our church family
and friends for all the cards and prayers sent
our way prior to and after my knee surgery,
and especially to Bill Kelley for coming to the
hospital to pray with us before surgery.
A special thank you to my friend Paula Litton
for the use of the walker and other accessories
to help me after my surgery. To her and Rod
for food and support which was so appreciated.
To our Life group who were there for us
through it all with food, visits, cards, prayers,
and support and lots of love. We love you all;
Dick & Jeannette McConnell, Sharon Swartz,
Molli & Preston Marshall, Barb & Bob Snodg-
es, Al & Ann Gleine and Russ & Deb Harwood.
Steve and Teri Marshall
SAVE THE DATE: BLUEGRASS KICKOFF
November 8th at 6:00pm will be our Bluegrass
Kick off night. For this night the following will
take place; free concert, free hot dogs, free pop-
corn and reduced preseason tickets that night
only.
NEW MEMBER CLASS DEC. 2,9,16
New member classes will be held at 11:00 am
December 2, 9 and 16 in classroom 157. Please
contact the church office if you are interested;
however, preregistration is not required.
WEDDING COORDINATOR
Our church is in need of a wedding coordinator
to be a liaison between the bride and our
church facility. This is not a paid staff position
and any fees charged are the sole responsibility
of the coordinator and the families using our
facility, For more information please contact
the church office at (937) 642-4712
Church News & Notes A Message from Staff member Angie
Howard:
To the Leadership Team and Beloved Congre-
gation,
As some of you may know, I have spent the
past year working two jobs – my full time “day
job” as an office manager at a local engineer-
ing firm as well as being the Director of Tradi-
tional Worship here at the church. While I
love both positions, I have discovered that I
just cannot continue to work 60+ hours a week
and be the mom that God has called me to be.
Even though I absolutely love being in minis-
try at our church, I believe that God is calling
me to focus on my ministry as a mom to my
son, Andrew. Effective January 1, 2019, I will
be resigning as the Director of Traditional
Worship of First United Methodist Church.
Please know that I do not make this decision
lightly. There has been much prayer and ar-
guing with God about this direction. I abso-
lutely love our church and serving God’s peo-
ple here. I am excited for the changes that
will be happening as a result of the worship
assessment recommendations and look for-
ward to watching the Lord work in and
through our congregation. It is truly an excit-
ing time to be part of First United Methodist
Church!
Let me be clear that I am NOT leaving the
church. I am only resigning my position as a
paid staff member. I will continue to be an
active part of our congregation and am looking
forward to finding new ways in which to serve.
I will also be praying for the one that God is
calling to be the next Director of Traditional
Worship and Choir Director. I know, beyond a
shadow of a doubt, that God is already prepar-
ing that person to share His love with all of
us. I pray that you will accept this person
with as much love and grace as you have me
over the past several years.
May God richly bless each of you,
Angie Howard
SAMARITAN’S PURSE
“Operation Christmas Child”
boxes, along with instructions on
how to fill them, are available at
church! They can be found in the back of the
Sanctuary (Narthex), outside the front
entrance to the Sanctuary (Youth Entrance)
and outside the BFLC (Welcome Center). All
boxes need to be returned to FUMC by Sunday,
Nov. 11, 2018. Contact Kathy Titmuss-Smith
(937) 243-0192 with questions.
UNITED METHODIST MEN
It is with mixed emotions that the Ministry
Team has elected to end the formal activities of
the United Methodist Men (UMM). In our
recent efforts to speak with representatives of
each ministry activity, it was clear that the one
active member in leadership of UMM felt it
best to dissolve the group based on the lack of
functioning over several years. We concur in
that recommendation and will allow our UMM
church charter to expire at the end of its
current term.
We remain blessed with a number of
opportunities for men to be engaged in church
activities. The Bluegrass Concert series will
continue to be led and supported, primarily, by
the men of the church. The Wednesday
morning Bible study will continue to meet and
the recent men’s study on Sunday mornings,
though temporary in its initial offering, could
well become a more regular part of the Sunday
school curriculum. Another missional
opportunity that would be well suited for men
is the prison ministry. These are just a few
options available today, and we hope those will
be expanded as the Engage, Connect, Equip,
and Send Teams further their work.
We are thankful for the work of UMM over
many years in Marysville FUMC and pray that
new opportunities for men to engage in
fellowship and worship with each other will
continue to present themselves.
Church News &Notes MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Our annual
church conference with the District
Superintendent will be Monday evening
December 3. We encourage all to attend.
FALL FOOD DRIVE
Families are gathering to re-
new their ties and to gobble
up turkey, dressing, and ap-
ple pies. Yet, some neighbors
may have pantries that are
bare. They live on a
"shoestring" budget and feel
despair. Our fall food drive
is a great way to show we
care. Keitha and Gary Simp-
son, operators of the
Marysville Food Pantry, relate that the number
of families seeking food assistance continues to
increase, serving approximately 300 families.
They appreciate any donations, so let us be gen-
erous!
Needed Items: canned fruit and vegetables,
tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce, Hamburger
Helper, macaroni and cheese, stuffing mix,
rice, canned meats (tuna, chicken, spam,
etc.), peanut butter, powdered milk, cook-
ing oil, mustard, catsup, mayonnaise, sal-
ad dressing (no glass please) and coffee.
Please NO GLASS and check expiration
dates on your donated items.
Paper bags will be handed out after each service
on November 4th and 11th. Please fill the bags
and return them to the BFLC closet near the
gym by Sunday, November 18th. The Quake
kids will be shopping and adding their food
items as they repack our bags for easier trans-
porting. Thanks, Quake!! We will take the
filled bags to the food pantry on November 21st.
Trucks, vans, or car drivers are needed to
transport the food. It is a quick and fun trip
around the corner. Call Joan at 937-644-9555 if
you can help with the transportation.
Our Presence & Church News
WOMEN IN MISSION
The Morning Circle will be meeting on November 13th at 10:00 at Nina Lee Hampton’s home-
13880 Weaver Rd. Marysville, Ohio.
• Program: “Bookworms and Their Diets” We will be sharing favorite books we have read or
listened to.
The Evening Circle will be meeting on November 14th at 5:30 at Carriage Court-717 S.
Walnut St. Marysville, Ohio.
• Program: Carriage Court Christmas Event-Hands-In-Motion Puppets and Ornament
exchange for residents.
• Bring 4 wrapped ornaments for the exchange and one dozen cookies for refreshments.
The WIM Board will meet on Tuesday November 13th at 5:30 in the Library .
All women are welcome to come to these meetings. Come and enjoy the fun, food, and fellow-
ship.
WIM BOARD HIGHLIGHTS
After devotions and sharing joys & concerns the secretary's & treasurer's reports were given.
The Sept. joint circle meeting was well attended & there are plans to have combined circle
meetings in February & September in 2019. Everyone was encouraged to vote come November.
The Nov. 13 (5:30) board meeting is when the money donations to various missions is voted on.
All are invited to come & help in making these choices
Our Presence: Sunday School & Worship Attendance
9:30 11:00 TOTAL 8:00 9:30 11:00 TOTAL
September 30 139 33 172 77 196 58 331
October 7 158 14 172 93 226 73 392
October 14 115 20 135 73 166 79 318
October 21 105 21 126 61 216 83 360
October 28 131 21 152 76 224 82 382
Sunday School Worship
Methodist Creative Preschool
Methodist Creative Preschool
Shelley Williams
We have been VERY busy over the past month. We’ve been bakers baking apple desserts. We’ve
been scientists conducting experiments. We’ve taken a field trip to Leeds Farm to feed and pet
goats, see piglets, slide down the slides, zip down the zip line and of course pick pumpkins and
gourds. We’ve gone camping roasting s’mores and hotdogs over a roaring “campfire”.
Life is great when you are in preschool/pre-k! Oh yes, and we are working hard at writing our
name, learning the letters of the alphabet, reading numbers and hearing a lot of great books!
Mrs. Connie even shared in chapel that Jesus is our Forever Friend! WE LOVE JESUS!
HAPPY FALL!
Finance News
Look for more finance information on the church website at http://www.marysvillefumc.org/
finances. For all questions regarding contributions, please contact our Financial Secretary,
Carol Reed ([email protected] or 642-4712 x107). If you would like to see the monthly
church financial statements, you may contact our business administrator, Kelli Fink
([email protected] or 642-4712 x104).
OPERATING FUNDOPERATING FUNDOPERATING FUNDOPERATING FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND APPORTIONMENT GIVING (Through Sept.)APPORTIONMENT GIVING (Through Sept.)APPORTIONMENT GIVING (Through Sept.)APPORTIONMENT GIVING (Through Sept.)
The Operating Fund covers church ex-
penses from most ministry & administra-
tive areas. Your 2018 operating pledges
go here.
Capital Improvement Funds are used
for long-term building/maintenance
projects.
These 2018 designated Apportionment contribu-
tions are being sent to the Conference & Dis-
trict on a monthly basis.
2018 Expense Budget $
1,148,527.00 Jan. 1, 2018 Balance $ 75,473.71 Conference or District $ 11,646.49
Needed in September $
110,435.29 Received in September $ 4,210.00 Capital Area North $ 514.00
Received in September $
76,492.61 Rec'd through 41 wks $ 38,529.66 Clergy Benefits $ 1,400.00
Rec'd through 41 wks $
866,249.55 2018 Spending
$
(84,435.28) Total $ 13,560.49
Needed through 41 wks $
905,569.37 Current Balance $ 29,568.09
Escrowed Apportionments
(being withheld per church vote) $ 90,712.72
Please check the Conference website for more information about Apportionments --
https://www.westohioumc.org/conference/connectional-giving for more information.
Finance News COMING SOON — Commitment Sunday – November 18, 2018
What is Commitment Sunday? Commitment Sunday is a chance to participate fully in the ministries of
FUMC by making a pledge to support the 2019 operating budget. The book of Proverbs makes a convincing
case for generosity, stating that it honors God, benefits others, and blesses the giver. We will be able to
demonstrate through our pledge whether we have taken this teaching to heart.
How does Commitment Sunday work? For three weeks in early November, Pastor Aaron will help us prayer-
fully consider our pledges as he preaches on the Wisdom of Generosity.
• We will be encouraged by testimonies of others whose stories will challenge us to ask, “What is God call-
ing me to give?”
• During the Commitment Sunday service on Nov. 18th, we will be given a confidential Pledge Card that is
turned in toward the end of worship (advance copies are available at the office or information centers).
• Your commitment will help us set a realistic budget for 2019, allowing us to Love God and All People for
the Transformation of the World.
What if I don’t feel comfortable with Commitment Sunday? Participation is voluntary. The procedure is
done in such a way that no one will feel embarrassment should they choose not to fill out a card.
• All commitments are strictly confidential.
• No home solicitation will be done, but we will send a follow up letter to our members and regular at-
tendees who cannot attend on Nov. 18th.
How much should I pledge? It is up to each person to search their heart and seek God’s direction to decide
how much to give. The Bible speaks of tithing, which has long been understood to mean to pay a tenth of
one’s income. The sermons, testimonies and literature will help you make a decision that fits for you and
your family.
What if I make a pledge and my situation changes? We recognize that financial situations change. If you
find yourself unable to fulfill your pledge, you may contact our Financial Secretary to adjust it.
Should my children pledge separately? They certainly may! Once your children understand the value of
money, they may want to join you in making an annual pledge. They can receive offering envelopes and giv-
ing statements just like you.
What if I can’t be there on Nov. 19th? If you cannot attend, you may put your pledge card in the offering
plate on another Sunday or return it to the church office (Attention Carol Reed, Financial Secretary). You
may also send your pledge by email to [email protected] .
Commitment Sunday -- Nov. 18, 2018
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes
others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25
In gratitude to God and in response to my/our promise to Marysville First United Methodist Church, I/we make
the following financial commitment for the 2019 operating budget:
$ ____________ per week, OR $ ______________ per month, OR $ ______________ per year.
Name(s) (please print) ____________________________________________________________
Address (please print) ____________________________________________________________
Would you like pre-printed offering envelopes? (circle one) YES NO
Equip Ministries Spiritual Growth
Equip Ministries
“Equipping all people to live as
disciples and grow in the wisdm
and knowledge of God continu-
“Equipping all people to live as
disciples and grow in the wis-
dom and knowledge of God con-
Greetings New Attendees and New Members of MFUMC!
The Equip Team is a new team that formed in 2018 and is dedicated to equipping all people to
live as disciples and grow in the wisdom and knowledge of God continually. We have had a joy-
ful year encouraging our church members to commit to small groups, life groups and participate
in retreats, seminars, bibles studies, book studies, etc. It has been exciting getting to grow to-
gether as the Body of Christ!
At our Equip Team meeting, we recently discussed how we are encouraging the new attendees
and new members of MFUMC to grow spiritually and get connected in small groups. Unfortu-
nately, the answer was….”Ummmm….we don’t even know them!” We honestly acknowledged
that our church is large and it is difficult to meet new attendees and new members of our
church. So, at that meeting, we decided to extend to you a free dinner invitation so we can
officially meet and greet you!
On Sunday November 4th The Equip Team is hosting a “Meet and Greet Dinner” for individuals
and families that have begun to worship at our church and/or joined our church over this past
year of 2018.
The dinner will be held at MFUMC in the Upper Room at 6:00. If you and your family would
like to attend, we would be BLESSED to feed you! There will be door prizes and some get to
know you games, so please join us!
PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU CAN COME: [email protected]
or call 937-642-4712 ext 108
God Bless,
Pastor Peggy Hoy
The Equip Team
Equip Ministries Spiritual Growth
NEW Fall Studies
9:30 *In Session
Join the 20/30 Connect-Courtyard
Study Focus: Book of Romans
Leader: Kathy Rohrs
11:00 10/28-12/9
Men’s Study-Courtyard
Study Focus: “When God’s Spirit Moves”
Leader: Ray Hughes
11:00 10/28-12/9
Women’s Study-Mills Lounge
Study Focus: “Invita�on to John” (Book of John)
Leader: Pastor Peggy Hoy
11:00 * In Session
Discovery Bible Study-Room 155
Study Focus: Listening for God’s Voice in Scripture
Leader: Linda Brown
Equip Team: [email protected]
Special Christmas Service
Dearly Beloved,
For many people, Christmas is a time of joy that is filled with gladness and merriment. For those who have lost a loved one, it can be a time of brokenness and loneliness…..leaving one
feeling distant from the joy of the season and rather “blue”.
Join us at Marysville First United Methodist Church for a special Blue Christmas Service on Sunday December 9th @ 6:00 in the Sanctuary. This service is specially designed to provide an intentional time of remembrance, hope, tenderness and encouragement. The service will empha-size the light of Christ found in John 1:5 “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” As the service begins, dim lights will fill the sanctuary and a candle pro-cession will bring a gentle light to the gathered community. The songs, hymns and scripture will be designed to bring you into a time of reflection and continued healing. It will be a set-
apart time of beauty and hope.
We hope you and your family members will join us for this special service and receive the bless-
ings God has prepared for you.
In His Grace & Love
The Pastoral Staff
MFUMC
Blue Christmas Service Sunday December 9th @ 6:00
(A service of remembrance and hope)
Youth News
Quake is a weekly opportunity for 7th-12th graders to grow closer to God
and one another. We gather in the Burnside Family Life Center each
week to begin our evening. Our weekly worship time provides a time for
students to learn and worship together, fostering unity in our youth pro-
gram while life groups allow students to go deeper in discipleship with a small group of peers
and adult leaders.
Website: Check out our newly redesigned website at www.quakeyouth.org
Fellowship Night:
On the first Sunday of most months, we will
have a Fellowship Night from 6-8 p.m. that in-
cludes a free sit-down dinner and group games.
We are always looking for groups within our
church that would be willing to provide this
meal for 50-75 people. If you are willing,
please contact [email protected].
Breakfast Club:
On the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, we
go to Mill Valley’s McDonald’s for Breakfast
Club. Students purchase their own meal, a stu-
dent comes up with the devotional, and we pro-
vide the rides to Marysville High School and
Bunsold Middle School. If there is a delay, we
will push back to an 8:30am start time. If
school is closed, then Breakfast Club is cancelled.
Youth Honduras Send Team:
We are planning to have one of our mission trips to El Sembrador, Honduras which is where
we went in 2017. Please be in prayer for this Send Team as they begin to meet together and
plan this trip for May 25 to June 1, 2019. If interested in the trip, please contact Mark Confer
([email protected]) as soon as possible. Next meeting is November 11th.
Domestic Mission Trip:
Since we are unable to go to SOS this coming year due to our week being bought out by anoth-
er church. We are currently seeking other opportunities. We will send out information as soon
as we have confirmed a new location, dates, and price. Thank you for your patience.
Quake’s Christmas Party – December 2
We are having our annual Christmas party on December 2nd from 6-8pm in the BFLC gym.
More information coming soon!
Parents Night Out:
Please see our Flyer inside the Messenger for more information.
Quake Text Messages:
Stay up to date with our Remind service text messages. Start a new text to 81010 and type
@quakeyouth and then press send. We will send periodic updates and information through
this service.
If you are not receiving weekly emails from Quake or Outbreak, please email
[email protected] in order to get on our list! Also, follow us on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/quakeyouth) for regular updates. Our youth website is back up and run-
ning and you can find detailed information about our events there: www.quakeyouth.org .
OUTBREAK is our ministry designed specifically for 5th and 6th graders. We meet from 6:30-
8pm on Wednesday nights in Burnside Family Life Center. This would be a great opportunity
for your child(ren) to invite their friends to attend Outbreak with them!
We are studying the 9 Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23. Here is our November sched-
ule:
November 7 – Learn Night: Kindness
November 14 – Serve Night: Cookie Blessing around town
November 21 – no Outbreak – Thanksgiving week
November 28 – Christmas Party – Ugly Sweater Party
Cookie Blessing: On November 14, we are doing a Cookie Blessing where we will take cookies
around town to bless people who serve our community (Fire stations, police stations, city hall,
etc). We ask that each student bring 2 dozen baked or bought cookies to give away. We are also
looking for a few parents to help drive student around to bless our community.
Calendar available at Outbreak, Welcome Center, or at www.quakeyouth.org
Youth News
Outbreak Christmas Party 2018:
Outbreak will have their annual Christmas party on November 28, 2018 from 6:30-8:00pm. We
will have an Ugly Sweater party where you wear your ugliest sweater you own or borrow one
from a family member to wear. Make sure to bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will pro-
vide the main course and lots of games! Note: This will be our last Outbreak of 2018!
Outbreak's SuperStart Retreat:
Outbreak is doing their annual retreat to the SuperStart! Conference in Cincinnait, Ohio.
Dates: March 15-16, 2019
Cost: $60 + one meal students pay for
Registration Deadline: December 1, 2018 – register at www.quakeyouth.org
Paperwork: there will be online paperwork and Mark will send that in once we get it from Su-
perStart
This year's theme is "Conquering Gargantor - Overcoming Life's Obstacles" from Psalms 105:1 -
"Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim His greatness. Let the whole world know what He has
done.
Outbreak Text Messages:
Stay up to date with our Remind service text messages. Start a new text to 81010 and type
@outbreak56 and then press send. We will send periodic updates and information through this
service.
Youth News
PARENTS: Are you finding it hard to plan a night out, or�. a night in with your kids out? If your
answer is yes, then we have just the thing for you!
The Methodist youth group, Quake, holds a Parents’ Night Out about once a month during the school year.
Here are the details:
Location: First United Methodist Church
Time: Saturdays from 4:00-8:00pm ****Note the day and time changes.
You are welcome to pick your children up at any time during the night.
Cost: $20 for one child and $5 for each additional child in the family.
Dates: Nov 3, Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 9, March 9, April 13, May 11
Where does the money go?: All money raised is put into a Missions fund account and used to pay for any trips or events that the youth participate in.
The children are divided into the following groups:
1) Infant - 3 year olds ~ These kids are in the nursery all night. We have 1 adult with 1 or 2 youth, depending on how many kids we have signed up for the night.
2) Preschool ~ These kids are in one of the preschool rooms upstairs from 4-6:00 playing with the kitchen toys, coloring, puzzles, maybe doing a craft, and having a light meal. At 6:00 they come down to the gym and pretty much just run around and scream J or play group games. At 8:00 they join the school age group in the cafe for a snack and to watch a movie until parent pick up time at 8:00. Depending on the size of the group, we will have 1 adult with 2-4 youth.
3) School Age ~ These kids are in the gym and cafe from 4-6:00. We have games and crafts for them to do in the cafe, and they do their own thing in the gym, which is what I like to call controlled chaos :) Most of the kids are running around for the whole 2 hours. At 6:00 they will go into the café for a light meal and then at 6:30 we start the movie. We have 1 or 2 adults with 4 or 5 youth, de-pending on how many families have signed up for the night.
If this sounds like something you would like to take advantage of, just complete the registration on the back of this page and turn it into the church office. Please contact Kendra Ingle at 937-
707-8022 or email her at [email protected] with any questions.
In order to have the appropriate number of volunteers to watch the kids, and because space is limited, you MUST be signed up 48 hours BEFORE the night
of the event.
Parents Night Out Sponsored by Quake Youth Group
First United Methodist Church Marysville, Ohio
Parents: You can leave your little ones (6 months to 6th grade) at church while you go out for a night on the town. We will provide age appropriate games, videos, snacks, and crafts. Monies will help the youth fund their youth mis-sion trips.
WHEN & HOW MUCH: 4:00-8:00 PM on the following SATURDAY nights: Nov 3, Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 9, March 9, April 13, May 11 (Circle the dates your child will attend) $20 First Child and $5 Each Additional Child
Mom’s Name _____________________
Dad’s Name___________________________
Email Address ________________________________________________
Mom’s Cell Phone # _____________________
Dad’s Cell Phone #____________________
Home Phone #_______________________
Address _______________________________________
Child’s Name ______________________________
Age ________________Grade__________
Child’s Name ______________________________
Age ________________Grade__________
Child’s Name ______________________________
Age ________________Grade__________
Child’s Name ______________________________
Age ________________Grade__________
Emergency Contact Name & Phone Number (other than parent):
_________________________________________________________________
Any medical comments necessary to treat your child/children in the event of an emergency:
____________________________________________________________
Physician’s Name & Phone Number: _______________________________________________
In the event of an emergency, I give the adult counselors permission to seek medical treatment for my child/children.
____________________________________
Parent’s Signature
*Space is limited. Registration is on a first-come first-serve basis.
*Deadline to register is 48 hours before the day for which you are registering.
*Please turn in completed form to the church office.
*Call Kendra Ingle at 937-707-8022 or email her at [email protected] with any questions. Thank you!
I am THANKFUL ………
This is a great time of year to focus our families on gratitude. When families are praying to the
Lord, it does not always need to be our wants or desires. We can teach our families to pray from
the heart our joys and praises. At the end of the day, teach them to search their heart for mo-
ments of gratitude in their day. This month leading up to Thanksgiving, teach your family to
take time to share their thoughts of thankfulness with each other. Here are some verses you
may want to read with them
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving
thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:1
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanks-
giving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6
A CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Attention parents! Our church will be present-
ing a Christmas Pageant on Saturday, December 1,
2018 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the church Sanctu-
ary. We are seeking kids from 1st through 6th grade to
participate in the pageant. Please have family mem-
bers (grandparents especially) mark their calendars
for this date at Marysville F.U.M.C.
There will be minimal speaking parts as the story is being narrated and the children will be
acting it out. We will have both humans and animal parts in this pageant. Costumes will be
quite simple---we will need parents’ help in coming up with costumes and a few props for a sim-
ple set.
We will have two practices:
Practice #1 Sunday, November 18th at 11 a.m.-12 noon (in the
Choir room by Sunday School classrooms)
Practice #2 Wednesday, November 28th at 6:30 p.m.-7:45 (in
The Choir room and moving to the Sanctuary).
The Sunbeam Choir will be opening the program with two songs. They will NOT need to at-
tend the practice nights. They will learn the songs in Sunday School.
Please email me at [email protected] or text me at 614-580-0333 if your 1st – 6th grader
would like to participate. Please be sure your child can attend both practices and the pageant.
We are excited to share the beautiful Christmas story with our church and community!
Children’s Ministry/Focus on the Family
2018 CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
Once again our QUAKE YOUTH will be selling CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS as a fundraiser.
Please turn in all orders to the church office or place them in the offering plate. You may also
mail your completed order form below along with a check payable to FUMC with notation for
YOUTH POINSETTIAS to: First United Methodist Church, 207 S. Court St.
Orders must be received by the December 12th DEADLINE.
NOTE: ALL ORDERS MUST HAVE CASH OR CHECK PAYMENT ENCLOSED.
Poinsettias may be picked up after the Christmas Eve service.
Names will be published in the Christmas Worship bulletin.
PLEASE ORDER NO LATER THAN December 12th!
Please type or print your information below:
(6’ pot—5-7 blooms) Quantity ____
Red Poinsettias at $10.00 suggested donation each = $______
In Memory of __________________________________________________________________________________________
In Honor of ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Given by ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address/City/State_____________________________________________________________________________________
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Office use only: check # _________ cash _________ initials _________
THE MESSENGER
First United Methodist
Church - Marysville
207 South Court St.
Marysville, OH 43040
937-642-4712
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Marysville, Ohio 43040
Permit No. 49
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