New Beginnings Journey
Church Updates, Missions, Youth/Family events
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Please do NOT turn off the lights in the bathrooms! They are on automatic timers that will shut them off after 10 minutes. If you turn them off, they will not automatically turn on for the next person to enter. |
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Sign up on the tables in the Narthex for ALL Volunteer opportunities. Thank you!
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A resident from Story Point is looking for a ride to attend church. Contact the office if you are available. Thanks! |
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Waterville Elementary
Teacher Appreciation Lunch
is Back!
We will honor the 55 teachers and staff at Waterville Elementary School on Tuesday, May 31 at 11:30 a.m. We will need salads, desserts and helpers. There is a sign-up sheet on the Welcome Table in the Narthex. Please consider being a part of this outreach ministry. Contact Char Pritchett with questions.
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Congratulations Graduates |
We will be recognizing our Graduates (high school and college) on June 12. If you would like to be included in the collage, send 2 pictures (baby and current) along with your graduation information to Stephanie Shelton (sshelton171@gmail.com) by May 29.
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The Garage Sale has 3 phases:
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(1) sort good / trash,
(2) prepare items and help with the Community Garage Sale. We will be open to sell on all three days June 2-4, if there are enough volunteers.
(3) final clean-up.
If you are able to help, there is a sign-up sheet in the narthex or contact Tom Wiggins, Jim Page or Cherl Matla (Garage Sale).
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Retirement Reception for MWD District Superintendent
Rev. Scot Ocke
May 23, 2022
The Maumee Watershed District Leadership Team would like to invite you to a Celebration of the Ministry and Retirement of Rev. Scot Ocke. Rev. Ocke has had several appointments in our Conference, with the last being the MWD District Superintendent.
Join us Monday, May 23rd at the NEW Waterville UMC. It is now located at 7115 Waterville Monclova Rd, Waterville, OH 43566. There will be a reception with light refreshments at 6pm with a service following at 7pm.
The Leadership Team is collecting a Love Offering. Checks can be sent to the Waterville UMC with "Rev. Ocke Retirement" in the memo. A small gift will be given to Rev. Ocke, with the remaining monies going to a Hispanic Ministry of his choice.
If you can't attend the celebration but would like to send a card, they can be sent to Scot at the District Office, 1729 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee, OH 43537.
Please contact the District Office with any questions (419-897-9770).
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Mission Jar Update:
The Mission Jar will be left out each week for the convenience of members. The fourth Sunday will still emphasis our monthly mission.
May's Mission will focus on feeding children during the summer months.
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Time to sign up to Volunteer at Freedom School at
Monroe Street United Methodist Church
Freedom School returns again this year, June 13 through July 22, Volunteers are needed as in past years.
Click here to sign up and thank you again for your help!
Pam Cook has volunteered June 21 and June 22 to read with a child and sit with them at lunch. Arrival time is 11:40 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for lunch.
If you would like to carpool, sign up at the link above and contact
Pam Cook, 419-340-2631 for additional information.
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OCC MISSION SHOPPING LIST
MAY: Jump Ropes, Balls (Soccer, tennis, beach, kick…), Very Small Frisbees, Small kites,
Sidewalk Chalk, Sand Toys & Shovels, Garden/Work gloves, Garden Shovels, Flashlights w/ Batteries
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How Can I Help?
1) Make checks to WUMC with a memo line of "Ukraine" Funds will then go to the UMCOR Advance account.
2) Use your credit card via the link below to donate to the UMCOR Advance account. Please let us know so we can tally how generous WUMC is in helping the Ukrainians!
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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Click here to financially support UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery Advance #982450 for Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine. Please also prayerfully support the ten UMC churches in Ukraine, click here to learn more. Our brothers and sisters need our help!
Thank you and God bless.
Rev. Scot Ocke
District Superintendent
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YOUTH COLLECTING TABS FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE |
Feel free to take a House home to collect your tabs. When your House is full you can add it to the container in the back of the Narthex. |
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Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Email Us / 419.878.3645 / 7115 Waterville Monclova, Waterville, OH 43566
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