Worship Hospitality | Each week a ministry of Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church will be highlighted in News and Happenings. For the month of September various ministries of hospitality will be featured. This week's article is written by Ruth Young who heads up the dinner ministry at the Nast Trinity downtown campus. Click here to read this week's article.
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WORSHIP
Sunday, Sept. 21
Radical Hospitality:
Listening 101
Sanctuary
9:30 am
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Global Partnership: Liberia
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The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is responding to the growing Ebola outbreak in West Africa, including our Global Ministry Partners Victor Taryor, Dr. Albert Willicor and the Ganta United Methodist Hospital in Liberia. Click here to learn more about the impact of the Ebola outbreak and how you can respond to our partners in need.
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SLB
Servant Leadership Board
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The Servant Leadership met on August 25, 2104. Click here for your Servant Leadership Board update.
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RENOVATION
Update
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The newly-renovated first floor restrooms officially opened Friday, September 12. Energy-efficient historic replica windows that match the building aesthetic will replace the windows in both restrooms. All glass will be frosted to allow for both daylight and privacy. Only the upper-level windows will be operable, and they will open like an awning for protection during inclement weather. The windows are scheduled to be delivered and installed before Christmas.
The Welcome Center returned to full service Monday, September 7,
and the new HVAC equipment has greatly reduced the level of distracting noise.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during our renovations.
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Listening Well
Pastor Cathy Johns
A wise pastor once told me, "Cathy, just remember as you begin your studies to become a pastor...God gave us two ears and one mouth." As an extrovert, I struggle to listen twice as much as I speak. Listening well is important to me, but sometimes it is a challenge.
When Jesus talks with the woman from Samaria at the well, Jesus shows us how to listen well:
L ook at the other person (John 4:7)
I nvest in people (John 4:13-14)
S top whatever else you are doing (John 4:9)
T hink about them and what they are saying (John 4:25-26)
E mpathize with them (John 4:18)
N otice their body language
Listening is an act of hospitality. When we listen to another person, really hearing them share from their hearts, it is a way of honoring them. It also extends authentic hospitality.
May God help us to use our ears and our hearts as we lovingly listen to each other.
Peace,
Pastor Cathy
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Get Connected in Ministry
Join others across greater Cincinnati in creating a culture of
hospitality. The Grand City Experiment is a month long emphasis on creating a welcoming culture in Cincinnati. Visit thegrandcityexperiment.com.
The hospitality we offer is an expression of our relationship with Jesus Christ and our desire to welcome others into that relationship. There are many opportunities to welcome people to worship each week. Consider serving as an Usher, Communion Server, Liturgist, Choir member, on the Technology Team, on the Hospitality Team or on an Altar Guild which cares for the altar and the worship paraments. Contact the church office, 871-1345 for more information.
Children's Ministry is looking for excellent nursery workers to minister to our children in the nursery Sunday morning and during the week for other ministry events. Contact Sara O'Conner, [email protected].
Are you interested in becoming a member of HPCUMC?
We are offering a new and exciting series of classes intended to help you engage in membership and mission. The next class is Sunday Sept 28, 4:00 - 5:30 pm, Spiritual Gifts Class. We plan to hold the series three times a year. The classes do not have to be completed all at one time. The important thing is to attend all three classes for maximum fellowship and learning! Please contact Lisa Rabinowitz at [email protected] or 979-8192 for information.
Fellowship Friend
Would you like to make it easy for a new member to become connected to our church family? Prayerfully consider being a Fellowship Friend by showing hospitality to our new members. For information or to sign up, contact Diane Weaver at 871-3041 or [email protected].
GriefShare. Are you grieving due to the loss of a loved one, experiencing the loss of a relationship, or any tragic circumstance? Join a support group on Sundays from 4:00-6:00 pm, Room 210. Facilitated by Beth Vieira and Ken Heuck. Contact Lisa Rabinowitz at 979-8192 with questions or to make a reservation.
Recovery Parlor Group. If you have a desire to overcome and break unhealthy habits in life, you are welcome to join a recovery support group on Fridays at 7:00 pm in the Parlor. Contact Lisa Rabinowitz at 979-8182.
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Special Organ Recitals
Sunday, Sept. 28
HPCUMC Resident Organist, Brenda Portman, has been selected to compete in the prestigious 2014 Canadian International Organ Competition, which will take place this October in Montreal, Canada. Of the sixteen people chosen from eight different countries, she is one of only four from the United States. In preparation, Brenda will perform all of her competition repertoire in two special recitals at HPCUMC on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m. Including works by Bach, Reger, Mozart, Vierne, Litaize, Elgar and many others, each recital will be different. You are cordially invited to attend one or both of these programs and to cheer Brenda on her way as she departs for Montreal.
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Children's Choir
Children from Kindergarten- 6th grade are invited to an engaging worship experience led by our Children's Choir Director, Tracey Payling. Children participating in choir will begin the 11:00 hour in the Sanctuary with their families. After a Children's Moment early in the worship service, children will be dismissed to go to the Choir Room for Children's Choir. They will experience liturgy, music and Bible readings as they prepare to sing in church services and lead the congregation in worshipping God. Parent volunteers will escort the children from worship to the Choir Room( Room 202) for Choir. Parents can take their time to visit after worship and pick up their children from the Choir Room at 12:15. The children will be singing in the following services, so save the dates!
CHILDREN'S CHOIR SCHEDULE 2014
Session 1 Sept. 21, Sept. 28
Sing in Blended Worship on Oct. 5
Session 2 Nov. 9, Nov. 16, Nov. 23, Nov. 30
Sing in Blended Worship on Dec. 7
Sunday, Dec. 7 Rehearsal 11:00 hour
Sing in Sanctuary Dec. 14 or Dec. 21 and Christmas Eve
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