S.U.M. News April 2008

A WORD FROM THE PASTOR

No doubt all of us are bothered and bored by needless repetition. How about that new kind of TV advertising where they show you a commercial, then another one, then immediately go back and show you the first one all over again? It trivializes our intelligence and overstates the importance of whatever product they are trying to sell. I decide then and there that I am NOT going to buy the product, whatever it is, just because the advertising is so annoying!

On the other hand, some things are worth repeating, perhaps again and again. Take the Gospel story, for instance. Have you gone as far as you can go with it? I find that I have not. The other day, I was reading Matthew 27 again (I have no idea how many times I have read it in my life so far), and it spoke to me powerfully. Reading the details of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion, it was as if I were reading it all for the first time. I think a big part of what moves me is the gripping awareness that Jesus died in my place! Theologians have a long word for that—just as they have a long word for most everything. The word is SUBSTITUTIONARY. That is, Jesus died as our substitute; He died in our place. That tears at my heart every time I think about it. Do you have the same reaction?

And do you have something of the same reaction when you hear about the line of duty deaths of military personnel, police officers, firefighters or other public servants? It occurred to me one day, as I was reading the newspaper, that even though every issue contains numerous death stories, the ones about our public servants who die doing their duty are particularly poignant. I think I know why. Their deaths, too, are substitutionary. Oh yes, it’s true in every case. Every one of them has died in our place. Think about it—whose responsibility is it to defend our land and protect the public interest? The responsibility belongs to all of us. It’s just that certain people step up to get the job done for the rest of us.

So let’s show our gratitude at every opportunity. Would it be too much to thank Jesus every day for what He has done for us? And would it be too much to go out of our way to show our appreciation for those in our society who put their lives on the line so we don’t have to? Let us be intentional about doing so.

With a grateful heart,

Pastor Bill

Coming Events

Coming Event

Wedding Dresses Thru the Ages”

Sunday, June 29, 2-4 p.m.

Bring your wedding, bridesmaid, or flower girl dresses for our display.

All ladies and their guest are welcome.

Mark you Calendar Now!

Church Committee Schedule

Musicians Mtg. April 1, 7:30 pm

Missions Mtg. Apr. 7, 7:30 pm.

SPR Mtg. 7:30 pm

Trustees Mtg. Apr. 14, 7:00 pm

Evangelism Committee Apr. 22, 7:00 pm

Finance Committee: Apr. 15, 7:00 pm Church Council: Apr. 15, 7:30 pm

Friday, April 4, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 5, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Regular prices on Friday, Saturday—Bag Day---bag of clothes $4

All other items, half-price. If you can help price items please come at 9:00 am to the new fellowship hall the week of the sale. During the week of the rummage sale, items can be dropped off at the church until noon on April 3.

SERVE Wednesday, April 16, 5:30 p.m.

A free meal for the church family and community. In addition

to providing a meal, this event provides a time of fellowship for those

who might enjoy a meal with others.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast

April 19, 7:00 a.m.

We extend the invitation to all men in the congregation. Join us for a time of fellowship, prayer and enjoy breakfast, as well.

Contact the church office for more information.

Saturday,

April 19, at 7:00 p.m.

Praise and Worship Service in the Old Sanctuary of Shreve United Methodist Church.

Celebrate with Christ,

Through the Seasons of the Year

April 21, 2008 Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.

For this special event, you are invited to view tables decorated with a centerpiece and all the trimmings, with a seasonal or holiday theme--inspired by a scripture verse. Doors open at 6:30 pm with a snack served around the tables at 7:00 p.m. and a program to follow. Tickets are $3.00 or 6 for $15.00. Proceeds will help to further supply the church kitchen. Tickets will be sold in the Narthex beginning in April, or contact Jane Alexander at 330-567-2675. or Bonnie Bowen at 330-749-7375. Invite a friend and enjoy a great evening!

Church Family Notes

Please see a hard copy of the newsletter for address changes. We do not publish them on line.

If you change your address, please notify the church office so we can update our records.

330-567-2051 or PO Box 525, Shreve OH 44676

Thank You

Our congregation was saddened by the death of members Pasty Sidle on March 4, and Margaret Troutman on March 22. Our sympathy is extended to their families. We also share our sympathy with Gretchen VanLieu and her family as they mourn the loss of her grandfather, George Brock.

Thank you for the scholarship. I really appreciate the support for the last four years of my college career. I will be graduating in June with a dual degree in Human Resource Management and Management. Thanks for your prayer support.

Amanda Wolf

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Thank you to everyone who sent me a card or attended my birthday party. You made it a wonderful, enjoyable day! May God bless you.

Betty Keck

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Thank you very much for your condolences and expressions of sympathy in the loss of our mother and sister, Pat Sidle. We appreciate the prayer, support, and encouragement. We appreciate the many cards we have received from individuals and thank the Caring and Sharing Committee for remembering us. Thank you also, to the United Methodist Women for the fine luncheon after the funeral. We are fortunate to be a part of such a caring and compassionate congregation.

The Family of Patsy Sidle

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I want to thank all of my church family for your prayers, cards, phone calls, visits, gifts, and meals.  Everything meant so much to me as I went through surgeries and therapy on my leg. The therapy continues, and I hope I will have full mobility.  I feel truly blessed by a wonderful church family.  God is good. Gina Mess

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	Rummage	1 7:30pm Music Meeting Sale	2 6:30pm Bible Study 7:30pm Ad.ult Choir Preparation	3 9:00 a.m.	4 9:00am-5:00pm Rummages Sale	5 9:00am-2:00pm Rummage Sale 6:30pm AA Old Fellowship Hall
6 8:00am Bell Rehearsal 8:45am Kids Choir 9:30am Sunday School 10:30am Worship 3:00 pm- VBS Mtg. 6:30pm Youth Group	7 7:00pm Missions Mtg.	8 7:30 p.m. SPR Meeting	9 6:30pm Bible Study 7:30pm Youth Bells 7:30pm Adult Choir	10 6:00pm Girl Scouts Old Fellowship Hall	11	12 6:45am Leave for Moody Women’s Conf. 6:30pm AA Old Fellowship Hall
13 8:00am Bell Rehearsal 8:45am Kids Choir 9:30am Sunday School 10:30am Worship 12:00pm F.Hall Reserved 6:30pm Youth Group	14 7:00pm Trustees Mtg.	15 7:00pm Finance Mtg. 7:30pm Church Council	16 5:30pm SERVE Meal 6:30pm Bible Study 7:30pm Youth Bells 7:30pm Adult Choir	17	18 5:30pm Wedding Rehearsal	19 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast 3:00pm Sprang Wedding 6:30pm AA Old Fellowship Hall 7:00pm Sing to the King
20 8:00am Bell Rehearsal 8:45am Kids Choir 9:30am Sunday School 10:30am Worship 6:30pm Youth Group	21 6:30pm Celebrate the Season with Christ, Around the Table-Fellowship Hall	22 7:00pm Evangelism Committee Fellowship Hall Reserved	23 Fellowship Hall reserved 6:30pm Bible Study 7:30pm Youth Bells 7:30pm Adult Choir	24 6:00pm Girl Scouts Old Fellowship Hall	25	26 6:30pm AA Old Fellowship

Hall

27 8:00am Bell Rehearsal 8:45am Kids Choir 9:30am Sunday School 10:30am Worship 6:30pm Youth Group

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30 6:30pm Bible Study 7:30pm Youth Bells 7:30pm Adult Choir

Those Serving Us In April

Greeters

6 Roger Dieringer

13 Jody & Denny Wells

20 Glenn & Shelley Bowers

27 Erik &Mary Forcell

Acolytes

6 Todd Gordon & Jacob Sidle

13 Zach & Nathaniel Kinney

20 Emily Dieringer & Maria Ritchey

27 Timmy Ritchey & Tanner McCaulay

Lay Leaders

6 Aaron Wilkinson

13 Donna Daugherty

20 Ernie Wolf

27 Kelly Dieringer

Ushers

Dave Acker, Jed Acker, Dick Baker

Bob Moorhead, Tim Moorhead

Nursery

6 Scott & Kathryn Wiggam, Kayla Boals

13 Don VanLieu Family

20 Ron & Wendi Messner, Emily Boothby

27 Allyson Gray, Karen Ewing, Paul Gordon

Explorers

6 Linda & Dave Repp, Rachel Weiler

13 Helena Ritchey

20 Brenda McMillen & Nancy Schmid

27 Amy & Ernie Wolf

Junior Church

6 Cheryl Gordon

13 Katie Wiggam

27 Helena Ritchey