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Mission
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2016 Vision
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We are an open community of Christians
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INVITE To cultivate a culture of invitation to Christian community |
| who love God |
GROW
To commit to an ever-deepening relationship with God |
and serve our neighbors.
Luke 10:27 |
TRANSFORM
To form life-changing relationships while serving others
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Like Trees
Planted by the Water
September 4
Like Trees Planted by the Water
Psalm 1
September 11 - Rev. Charles Hill Preaching
Big Trees Come from Little Seeds
Matthew 13:31-32
September 18
Fruitless Trees: Grace and Manure
Luke 13:6-9
September 25
The Trees Clap Their Hands
Isaiah 55:12-13
October 2
Tree of Life: Healing of the Nations
Revelation 22:1-5
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New or Renew Membership
Are you interested in becoming a member of Maple Grove or do you want to renew and refresh your faith journey? You are invited to join Pastor Glenn for "A Disciple's Path: Deepening Your Relationship with Christ and the Church," starting
Sunday, September 11
. "A Disciple's Path" is a seven-week introduction to the life of faith and to Maple Grove. We will meet during the Sunday School hour (9:45 to 10:45 AM)
September 11 through October 23
. New members will be received at either service on Sunday, October 23. Study manuals and new member packets will be available in the church office. If this schedule does not accommodate you, contact Pastor Glenn to make alternate arrangements.
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Sept. 11
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Sharing our Spiritual Journeys
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| Sept. 18 |
The United Methodist Way |
| Sept. 25 |
Prayers: Prayer & Scripture Meditation |
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Presence: Worship and Small-Group Community |
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Gifts: Financial Generosity |
| Oct. 16 |
Service: Spiritual Gifts and Gifts-based Service |
| Oct. 23 |
Witness: Invitational Evangelism |
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Maple Grove's Capital Campaign--Generations of Generosity--will take place this October and November.
* The Board of Trustees has prioritized projects that need significant investment to improve safety, update infrastructure, and meet current expectations. Projects include electrical upgrades, sidewalks, carpeting, roof work, education wing HVAC, masonry restoration, lighting, elevator, parlor & main kitchens and technology.
* Capital Campaign leadership includes a broad array of more than 35 members who have agreed to serve in various capacities, led by campaign chairs Brian & Sandy Freer and Jon & Marialice Bennett and campaign coordinators Patti Rottenbiller and Monica Tenney. The Trustees have engaged the services of campaign advisor, Zip Long, of Horizons Stewardship.
* Maple Grove members and friends will be asked to make three-year capital pledges above and beyond our regular offerings. We understand if people cannot do so, and appreciate all who can.
* The heart of the campaign will be this prayer: Lord, what do you want to do through me? Amen.
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Children & Youth Ministries {grow}
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Children's Ministry
COMING UP THIS FALL!
Vacation Bible School Mission--Extension:
September 25, During Sunday School
During Vacation Bible School, Maple Grove kids raised nearly $600 for JDRF! We are going to add to that amount by walking A VIRTUAL walk to recognize the JDRF One Walk which will be held at Ohio Stadium on September 25, 2016. Our 2-MILE walk will BEGIN AT CHURCH during the Sunday School hour on the same day. TMI Leaders will lead kids on a 2-mile walk through the neighborhood (or through church if it rains). Donations will be accepted on that day to add to our total! Sign up for this great opportunity on our Facebook event page.
SUNDAY SCHOOL meets from 9:45 - 10:45 Sunday mornings September - May Kids ages 4 - 6th grade are welcome to join us in the upper education wing!
Project Sunday School meets from
9:45 - 10:45 Sunday mornings beginning September 11
! Kids ages 4 - 6th grade are welcome to join us in the upper education wing. Sunday school at Maple Grove is unlike Sunday school anywhere else. We will have periods of traditional curriculum with a craft or activity related to a bible story. And then we will switch to a Project-based period where kids will read a bible story or a scripture and then put together a performance for the congregation. These performances are like mini-musicals with a live band, kids singing songs they've heard on the radio among props they've created and a feeling that kids can tell us best what we need to know about God. They are really special. Sunday School starts on the 11th. This year's Project Sunday School period will begin on September 25. The performance will be in worship on November 13.
T.M.I. (Tween Ministry Incorporated)
T.M.I. is a ministry for kids in grades 4-6.
Together we share God's word,
complete mission activities and have fellowship together.
KICK OFF SEPTEMBER 11, 4 - 5:30 PM
Whetstone Park Lower Playground
Fall ALTERNATING Sunday Meetings 4-5:30 P.M. @ Maple Grove
September 25 October 9 October 23 November 6
November 13 8:30 AM
PROJECT PRESENTATION
November 20
Field Trip T.B.D.
December 9
6 - 8 PM Christmas Party
SAVE THE DATE! HOLIDAYS AT MAPLE GROVE 
Thanksgiving and Christmas are so busy for families. School schedules, chores, to do lists, travel and shopping can sometimes overwhelm us all but there is opportunity at Maple Grove to connect the secular aspects of the season with the meaningful experiences that make Christmas memories.
Advent Fair and Hanging of the Greens, Noon November 27: Make Christmas crafts for your family, enjoy lunch together and kick off the season
Christmas Pageant for age 4 - 6th grade: Rehearsals Sundays November 27 - December 18 4 - 5:30 PM
Performance Christmas Eve 7:00 PM service
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Youth Group meets MOST
Sunday afternoons from 4:00 to 5:30 PM in the Youth room beginning
September 11. Parents are invited to join us on the 11th and meet youth leaders Aislynn Valentine, Cathy Davis, Eric Smoot and Jaci Tipton to learn about Youth Group and upcoming activities.
Youth Sunday School also begins on
September 11 and meets in room 125 at
9:45 AM.
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Spiritual Formation & Wellbeing {grow}
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Here are the classes beginning or continuing this fall:
Sunday School classes resume on Sunday, September 11 meeting from 9:45 to 10:45.
* A NEW 6-WEEK CLASS - For the Love of God: A Conversation about God and Homosexuality led by Eric Smoot. What does the Bible say about God's love? Who does God love? What is God's love? How can we love each other because "God first loved us?" This series explores the story of God's love in the Bible, how it relates to how we love each other, especially talking about homosexuality. Darkwood Brew probes this important topic, and this provocative six-session series focuses on God's love, the Bible, and homosexuality. Meeting in room 6.
* A NEW 6-WEEK CLASS - Open the Door: A Journey to the True Self by Joyce Rupp, led by Sue Fletcher. This book is structured as a daily prayer guide for everyday use over six weeks, each day offers a reflection, a guided meditation, an original prayer, a thoughtful question, and a related scripture quote. This class will offer time to share about your prayer life and will meet in room 3.
* The Adult Bible Study - Using the International Bible Lessons curriculum this class engages in stimulating discussion that explores the biblical message and how to apply it to daily life. Meets in the Parlor.
* The Kitchen Class This class engages in topical Christian conversation and book studies. Class time always includes time to share individual cares and concerns. Meets in the Kitchen.
* Word Among Us - This class reads together one or more of the lectionary texts for the week, looks at the historical context and the life applications for the scriptures. Meets in the Chapel.
* Project Sunday School - Is for children age 4 through grade 6. All the children gather together each week where they are introduced to Jesus and God's Word through Bible stories. Several times through the year, children learn and retell a bible story through drama presentations.
* Youth Sunday School - Youth 7th grade and older are invited to Room 125 where together we'll choose topics of interest and engage in scripture reading, discussion and activities, to see where God is leading us.
Weekday Opportunities
- Tuesday Evening Group - As a continuation of the Soul of a Pilgrim study, a new 6-week study will begin September 13, from 7:00-8:30 PM. We will be reading Open the Door: A Journey to the True Self by Joyce Rupp. This book is structured as a daily prayer guide for everyday use over six weeks, each day offers a reflection, a guided meditation, an original prayer, a thoughtful question, and a related scripture quote. The group will be co-facilitated by Sandy Freer and Sue Fletcher and is open to everyone. Please sign up in the lobby. Books are $15 and available in the office.
- Thursday Meditation at 7 - This hour gathering begins with prayer and a brief scripture or devotional reading, followed by 15 minutes of meditation and then time for reflecting on and sharing your experience. Meets in the parlor.
- Pub Theology - On the third Thursday of the month, join us at Rusty Bucket at 7 PM for Beer (optional!), God, and discussion. An informal, low-key way to think and engage others about life and faith.
- Friday Men's Breakfast Bunch - Meets most Friday mornings at Bob Evans. This group of independent thinkers share a variety of ideas about religious beliefs and practices during their time together. Please call or email Bill Tenney 348-8152 [email protected] to verify the meeting dates and location.
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A Transformative Weekend: Make a Walk with Christ!
Be sponsored by your friends at Maple Grove.
Talk with any of these Cum Christo and Emmaus weekend alums from Maple Grove: Sue Pohler, Jon and Marialice Bennett, Bill and Monica Tenney, Beth and Doug Morgan, Alison Gill, Sherri Scholl, Jane and Stew Rantz or Cathy Davis.
"I made my Emmaus Walk many years ago and it was life-changing for me. I encourage you to prayerfully consider a Walk too." Bill Tenney
Cum Christo is a Lay Renewal Movement which brings Christians together in an ecumenical three-day Spiritual Renewal Weekend to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and to motivate them to persevere, to live authentic Christian lives, and to grow as servant-leaders of Jesus in their churches and many environments.
Men's weekend: September 15-18
Women's weekend: October 13-16
The Walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a three-day short course in Christianity. It is an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in a new way as God's grace and love is revealed to you through other believers. In the Emmaus community, each participant's individual gifts and servant-leadership skills are developed for use in the local church and its mission and participants are encouraged to find ways to live out their individual call to discipleship in their home, church, and community.
Women's Walk: November 10-13
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New Stephen Ministry Class
Beginning September 24
Would you like to receive Stephen Ministry training? A new class begins on
Saturday, September 24 and will meet 9 times over the course of 5 months. Maple Grove has had a Stephen Ministry program since 2003 and offers 50 hours of training every two years. Stephen Ministry is a one-to-one lay caring ministry. Stephen Ministers are Christian men and women trained to provide confidential care to people experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, relocation, or separation due to military deployment. Stephen Ministry training topics includes: Identifying feelings, The Art of Listening, Distinctively Christian Caring, Process versus Results in Caregiving Assertiveness, Maintaining Boundaries and Practicing Confidentiality and many more helpful topics for any healthy relationship. Prayerfully consider participating in the training to learn caregiving and relationship skills and at the end of the training discern with the Stephen leaders your call to be a Stephen Minister. Please contact Stephen Ministry Leaders Nancy Gay at 614-267-6418, Jane Rantz at 614-436-1812 or Cathy Davis at 614-262-1163 if you wish to participate in the training or if you would like to receive the care of a Stephen Minister.
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God-Centered Wellbeing @ the Heart of Maple Grove
We all need someone to help us find peace and hope! Get connected with one of our
Human Connection Groups.
The groups currently in formation are:
Anxiety and Depression, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 7 PM, Room 3, facilitator Sue Fletcher
Pregnancy and Infant Loss, facilitator Janet Thode
Coloring Connection Group, 3rd Monday @ 7 PM, Parlor, facilitator Sandy Boger
Walking and Talking, Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM; Saturdays @ 8:30 AM (meet at Antrim Park Deck) facilitators Sandy Freer or Mary Jo Weaver
Diabetes, facilitator Bethany Glick
Fibromyalgia, facilitator Krista Keipper
Veterans/Military, facilitator Bill Tenney,
Caregivers, facilitator Jacque Thorne-Harlan
Family & Friends of Addicts, 3rd Saturday @ 11 AM in Room 8, facilitator Jane Rantz
You are invited to join any of these groups. Don't see what you are looking for? Suggest a new Human Connection Group! If you would like more information on a group contact the group facilitator or Marialice Bennett.
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Maple Grove Sunday Bike Ride
September 11, after 2nd service
Led by Will Koehler and his family: All are invited for a short ride to the playground by the casting pond at Whetstone Park or an 8 mile ride on the bike path following the 11 AM service. The 8 mile ride will circle back to the playground at the end. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic after either of the rides. Juice boxes will be at the playground for the children and drinks to fill your own water bottles will be at the church. Those who would like can ride back to church together after the ride. All are encouraged to ride their bicycles to church that Sunday. Secure bicycle parking will be provided but still bring your bicycle locks. Our website has a map showing safe routes to Maple Grove. Click here for a Full-page version of the map.
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Reconciling Ministry Team Update
Our Reconciling Ministry (RM) Team is dedicated to the inclusion of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in both the policy and practices of Maple Grove. The RM Team will be hosting four sustained dialogue sessions this fall. These sessions are a continuation of this summer's
Love Our Neighbor
series that were offered along with the Every Member In Ministry Committee
and God-Centered Wellbeing team
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No registration is required - join us for one or all of these conversations:
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S
unday,
September 25 at 12:15,
Eric Smoot and Bill Tenney will host a
conversation focusing on changes and differences in generational experiences.
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Thursday,
October 6 at 6 PM,
Connie Hale and Thom Stevenson will share their experiences as new and/or gay members seeking an open and accepting church community.
- Saturday, October 15 at 10:30 AM, Jane Rantz will invite conversation about fostering a community in which people feel comfortable discussing their family's experience as it relates to LGBTQ persons and church.
Another session will be offered in early November inviting the whole congregation to join in the conversation. In late November we will hold a Church Conference to vote on becoming a Reconciling Ministry congregation. We welcome you to come to any and all of the sessions as we continue to work in the areas of loving our neighbors and making them aware that our doors are open to all people. If you have any questions you may contact Reconciling Team Ministry Leader
Thom Stevenson
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Maple Grove's Welcoming Statement as approved by Administrative Council:
Maple Grove United Methodist Church is called to the ministry of reconciliation. We embrace as a gift the diversity of the world. We celebrate and affirm our human family's diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, faith history, economic status, marital status, physical and mental ability, and education.
We believe discrimination is incompatible with Christ's Gospel. We believe all people are worthy of God's love and grace. We welcome the full inclusion of all people in the life and ministries of Maple Grove United Methodist Church.
We recognize that there are differences among us but believe that we can love alike, even though we may not think alike. We know that the way we act toward others is the fullest expression of what we believe. We invite all people-from traditional Christians to questioning skeptics-to join us on a journey toward greater love, understanding, and mutual respect.
Come and see.
John 1:39
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Cancer Care Ministry
Panera Bread's Receipts for Riders
Panera Bread is offering an opportunity to raise funds for Pelotonia through Receipts for Riders. Panera Bread will donate 10% of your order totals back to the Pelotonia Rider of your choosing. Submit receipts from participating Panera Bread cafes through September 30, 2016 with a Receipts for Riders Summary Page (found at covelli.com/pelotonia) via email to [email protected] or mail to 6693 Sawmill Road, Dublin, OH 43017 Attention: Liz Fiorino.
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St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer 
Saturday, September 24
Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since the hospital opened in 1962. We won't stop until no child dies from cancer. To learn more, register for the event, or donate, click here.
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"Stroll with Spencer"- Monthly Health Event
Spencer Fee is the wellness coordinator for Wesley Glen and will be leading a guided walk through the shops at Worthington place. He will be providing fitness advice as well as free refreshments and prizes! All events are free and begin at 11:00 am in the middle of the mall. Upcoming dates: September 27 and October 25. Call Africa Thomas at 614-738-8099 with questions or to RSVP.
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Serving Our Neighbors {transform}
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CRC First Thursday Dinner
Thursday, September 1 @ 5:30 PM
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center
Thursday, September 1 Maple Grove has another opportunity to provide dinners to the community at CRC (Clintonville Resource Center). As part of the "Feed My Sheep" mission, we will be able to help folks experiencing hardships have a nourishing meal. Typically there are 40-50 people (adults and children) who attend.
Team leader for this ministry is
Melessa Norcross
. Feel free to contact her if you have questions or specific ways you'd like to help,
614.725.7501.
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Maple Grove Ca$h Mob!
cash mob
noun
1.
a group of people coordinated to meet and spend money at a local, independent business at a particular time.
The September
Ca$h Mob will be
Jersey Mike's 4249 North High St., in Clintonville, Friday, Saturday &
Sunday,
September 16, 17 & 18
. Ca$h Mob Cards will be available in the lobby beginning September 4.
Hours: Sun: 11am - 8pm; Mon - Sat: 10am - 9pm.
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Chancel Choir Season "Kick-off"
September 8 @ 6:30 PM
Fellowship Hall
On September 8, The Chancel Choir will "kick-off" its new year of singing, service, fellowship, and fun by joining with JuBELLate and NewSong in a family potluck dinner beginning at 6:30 in Fellowship Hall. Praising God in a variety of styles from the Renaissance to the music of today, the choir will be joined by instrumental ensembles for several festival worship services during the church year. The group rehearses at 7:30 PM on Thursdays and usually assists in leading worship at the 11:00 service from September through May. New members are always welcome--for more information on the choir or potluck, leave a message for Len in the church office.
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Over 80's Luncheon
September 24
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Fellowship Hall
It is time once again for the Annual "Over-80's" Luncheon. It will be held on Saturday, September 24 from 11:30 AM until 2 PM in Fellowship Hall. Call Bob or Patti Hirst, 614.885.7880, to RSVP, or sign up in the lobby on September 11 & 18 after worship. Looking forward to honoring our special members who are 80 and older.
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The 2017 Women's Spirituality Retreat
Save this date -
May 5 through 7 - for the 2017 Women's Spirituality Retreat. We will return to the Lial Renewal Center in Whitehouse, Ohio for a weekend of prayer, reflection and sharing.
Lial offers 27 private rooms - 14 have private bathrooms and cost $150 for the weekend and 13 share a hallway bathroom and cost $110. Plan time now to retreat and renew your soul.
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Christmas In July Update
Than
k you Maple Grove! We once again surp
assed our goal, raising
$15,352
during the month of July, and on August 14
ANGELS APPEARED
, as p
romised! Thank you, Maple Grove, for your faithful support of the Thanksgiving dinner, food boxes for Bethlehem on Broad, meals at NNEMAP and CRC food pantries, and
Imagine No Malaria
. This year's Christmas in July offering allowed us to complete our
 three-year pledge of $30,000 to Imagine No Malaria, and via video Bishop Gregory Palmer sent a personal word of appreciation. Your generosity is amazing, Maple Grove! (Click the photo to enlarge).
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Plastic Bags
Maple Grove has no arrangements to use or share plastic bags. If you wish to donate plastic bags, please take them directly to an organization in need of them. Many supermarkets also have recycling bins for plastic bags. Thank you.
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Deaths
We express our deepest sympathy to the family & friends of ...
Lloyd Fisher, Maple Grove Member, who died August 23.
Martha Johnson, Maple Grove Member, who died August 24.
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Recently Hospitalized
Linda Jerome, Ann Leighty, Pauline Reed
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Notes & Thank You's 
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