May 2023 Waterville UMC Ambassador

VBS at Zion Lutheran Church June 5-7, 6-8PM This year, multiple ages will have the opportunity to participate together as a "family tribe." You'll travel back into Bible times - without setting foot outside our community. Each day, your family members can become part of history as they see, hear, touch and even taste what it was like to live in a Bible-times city! Registration is available for all family members age 3 and up, so even grandma can join the fun! VBS Registration

Join us on Tuesday, June 20th for our Toledo Mud Hens Outing! Please contact the church office with any questions.

WUMC Chair Yoga & Light Weight Strength Class for Seniors   If you’re looking for an opportunity to increase your flexibility and range of motion, change up your routine, or just get some additional mental clarity, this is the class for you!   Join us on Wednesdays at 2:00pm The cost is $12 per month or $3 per session.

Theatre For The World After a hiatus of three years, Theatre For The World is back at Waterville United Methodist Church with a funny and poignant production of, A Little Piece of Heaven. Have you ever lost anything that means a great deal to you? Something that if you could ever find it again would make a huge difference in your life? If you have, the curiosity shop named A Little Piece of Heaven is the shop for you. It is the kind of shop where people find important things they have lost, and they just might have what you are looking for!   This family-friendly comedy-drama by Matthew Carlin will be presented on May 5th  and 6th at 7:30pm, and May 7th at 1:30pm at Waterville United Methodist Church,  7115 Waterville-Monclova Road, Waterville, OH. All proceeds will benefit the  A.W. food pantries. There is no admission charge. Donations of canned goods or  non-perishable items are welcome at the door. A free-will offering will also be  accepted.   This will be our 13th production and we are so thankful for all of the prayers,  support and encouragement we have received over the years. Your contributions have helped support our local food pantries, as well as fully funding two water  projects in Africa and the purchase of farm animals for needy families in Central  America. Since we began Theatre For The World in 2006, we have raised $32,348 and collected over 1,224 bags of groceries. God has blessed our efforts and we  hope to continue adding to our totals.    Join us for an entertaining show! Spoiler Alert: There will be both smiles and  tears! For information call the church at: 419-878-3645, send an email to:  wumc@watervilleumc.org , or visit our website at: www.watervilleumc.org

Youth Alive is back in action and ready for an awesome summer! Our Youth Director, John, has so many amazing things in the works. All we need is YOU! Grades 7-12, ALL are welcome and encouraged to bring friends along. Youth Alive Schedule

Missions Committee Focus for May 2023

Collection of items donated for the Welcoming Baskets for Migrants during April

Items being delivered by Pam Cook and Terry Myers

Welcoming Baskets for Migrants provides the basic necessities that Migrants may be missing when they arrive, as most come with what will fit in just a backpack. Items to be donated: -Disposable razors                                   -Deodorant -Toothpaste and Toothbrushes                 -Towels -Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash         -Sun Screen -First Aid Kits -Children’s Toys/Games that are easy to travel with (Soccer Balls, Card Games, etc.)

Amazon List

May Focus: Personal Care Items

Guide to Operation Christmas Child Year-Round Shoebox Shopping, Packing, & Tips Savvy shoebox packers know that it’s never too early to start shopping, packing, personalizing, and fundraising for shoebox gifts. By preparing shoebox gifts all year long, you can send the Good News of Jesus Christ and the great joy of receiving an Operation Christmas Child shoebox to more boys and girls around the world! Use this year-round guide to maximize your impact for the Gospel

OCC Year-Round Shopping PDF

APRIL ATTENDANCE April 2: 127 April 9: 289 April 23: 180 April 30: 142

April Card Ministry Liaison is Amy Hankins

Please reach out to her at ahank0530@gmail.com if you know of someone who needs encouraging words through a card. Words of love can change a moment and often a life's direction.

Happy Birthday! (If you have a Birthday that isn't listed here, please call the church office so we can add you to our birthday list!)

George Welker ........May 1 Jase Studer ........May 2 Eliza Sue Atherine ........May 3 Bill Gregory ........May 7 Ayden Rozelle ........May 7 Tom Przybylski ........May 9 Dan Rigal ........May 9 Ed Golding ......May 10 Josh Hankins ......May 11 Ed Thompson ......May 13 Brandon Vernon ......May 13 Julie Croy ......May 14 Mia Przybylski ......May 18 Anthony Westfall ......May 22 Paul Buskey ......May 24 Margaret Sobecki ......May 24 Melanie Reihing ......May 27 Brody Varner ......May 27 Adam Shelton ......May 29

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If you have an immediate need or a Pastoral need, please call Pastor Teresa Wenrick at 937-726-3758 or pastorteresa@watervilleumc.org . Office hours are generally Tuesday through Friday 9 AM to 1PM, but may vary. Please call ahead at 419-878-3645 if you need to visit the office.

Praises to the Lord! 10:30 AM Opportunities to worship and praise the Lord with WUMC: In Sanctuary Live Stream via You Tube at www.watervilleumc.org Watch the recording of the worship service on-line when available at www.watervilleumc.org

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