March 2022
Preparing for Our Finals

"Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you—unless indeed you fail the test?"    (2 Corinthians 13:5)


The B-I-B-L-E can be an acronym that stands for Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth. No doubt, the Scriptures give insights about what God expects from us. Paul urges us to examine ourselves to determine if our faith is authentic. It’s possible to participate in the activities of a church and not even be “in the faith.” How do we know? We need to examine ourselves!

The season of Lent is always a good time for examination. It is a season for personal reflection and repentance. Before we celebrate the power of the resurrection at Easter, we need to journey with Jesus to Jerusalem and the cross. Are we carrying our cross daily and denying ourselves obediently? Is the love of Jesus burning in our hearts? Are we making sacrifices for the Lord? Do we live for Jesus or for ourselves? Is our faith real?

We need to test ourselves. Of course, it’s easier to test someone else, but that’s judging. We don’t need to judge another man’s servant. (Romans 14:4) We should take the speck out of our our eye. (Matthew 7:5) We need to use the Bible as our standard and not our own standard. Jesus warned we can error because we don’t know the Scriptures nor the power of God (Matthew 22:29) We must search the Scriptures and examine ourselves, as Jesus instructs, for they testify about his example. (John 5:39) It’s prudent to compare ourselves to Jesus, and not someone else.

Students will study extra for their finals in schools. “Final’s Week” is always a crunch time. They don’t want their grade to be low because they didn’t do well on a final exam. Neither do we. Let us study to show ourselves approved, as a workman who does not need to be ashamed. (2 Timothy 2:15) It’s time to prepare. During Lent this year I’m preaching on The Beatitudes. One way to examine ourselves is to look at our attitudes. Do we exhibit Christlike attitudes? Whatever the Bible tells us to do, we need to do it! So .... how are we doing? Good luck with your exams.

In Christ’s Love
Pastor Mo
Noodle Crew
Join the noodle crew making homemade noodles. Next dates: Tues., March 1 & Wed. March 2
1pm
Ash Wednesday Worship
Wednesday, March 2, 7pm
Come worship as we begin
the season of Lent
Community Breakfast
Saturday, March 5
7:30-10:30am
If you can lend a hand,
contact Joyce Cavanaugh or
the church office.
Scrapbook Day
Saturday, March 12
9 am - 4 pm

Bring your current scrapbook project and come work and share with fellow scrapbookers.
Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Homemade Donuts Drive Thru
Homemade Donuts Drive Thru
3rd Saturday of every month
Next date: Sat., March 19
starting at 7am while supplies last
Ayersville dozen for $4
Hey Ladies! Cardio Drumming is back!
This fitness group meets on
Wednesdays at 5pm starting on March 23
If you would like to participate and don't have
a drum kit, contact Leanne Dunn
or the church office as soon as possible
so we may order one for you.
Fun for all ages and abilities!
Sunday, March 27, 5pm
Bring a dish and come and enjoy great food, fellowship and fun!
Click here or on the picture for March's Church Events Calendar.
Order your flowers for Easter in memory or honor of loved ones! Hydrangeas, Lilies, Geraniums, Dahlias and Daisy Mums are available for $10 each! Click on the link below for an order form or pick one up at the church. You may also call the church office. Orders are due by March 27.
Children/Youth Ministries
This Month at
Kids Sunday School
Each Sunday Following Worship & Fellowship Time (approximately 10:00am)

1st and 3rd Wednesday Nights at 6:30pm
Next Date: March 16
(No Propel on March 2 due to Ash Wednesday)

Theme: St Patrick's Day,
Envy/Jealousy, Lent
King Ahab Doesn't Listen to God
1 Kings 22:1-40

All kids Kindergarten - 6th grade are invited!
Family Meal and Games start at 5:45 pm for those interested
Scholarships Available for Church Camp
Pictured is Kendyll Booher who attended Horse Adventure Camp at Camp Wesley last year.
2022 Summer Camp Registration is underway! Fun, faith, and friendship awaits kids and youth at West Ohio Camps. These camps are designed to appeal to a wide array of interests and includes everything from horses and treehouses to performing arts and scaling boulders. Each will focus on understanding the various names we receive and how we have all been “NAMED” by God. Summer Camp opportunities will be offered between June and July for campers from ages 7 to 17 across all three locations. Whether you are looking to try something new or be close to home, there is a camp for you.
Camp Widewater is the northernmost camp located in Liberty Center.
Camp Wesley is more centrally located in Bellefontaine, while Camp Otterbein is the southernmost location in Logan.

Thanks to the Bob & Jeanine Stevens family, scholarships are available to all AUMC kids and youth to help cover the cost of camp. Payment plans are also available through the West Ohio camps, and sibling discounts and camperships are also available. For more information about 2022 summer camps, you may contact the church office or visit the West Ohio Camps website at www.westohiocamps.org, email camps@wocumc.org, or call 380-223-2267 (CAMP). Click on the link below for the 2022 camp brochure

Kendyll Booher and her friend, Gretchen Schlachter, with
their camp counselor.
Our Tithes
and Offerings
Offering plates are in the back
at each worship service or

Send donations to:
27728 Ayersville Rd.,
Defiance, Ohio 43512

or a donation drop box is available
under the carport at the church
Give online through Tithe.ly
Lenten Offering
With grateful thanks as we reflect on the sacrifice He made for us, let us remember Christ's church with a special Lenten offering. Marked envelopes will be available at the church, beginning March 2. You may also give online through our website or mail in donations. Lenten offering donations will be received through Easter Sunday, April 17.
Missions
Shoebox Collection Week is
November 14-21, 2022
Collection for Operation Christmas Child continues. For March watch for deals on craft supplies, books, stickers, cars, puzzles, toys, small stuffed animals, balloons, etc. You may bring them to the church and place them in the collection box in the hallway. Let's spread the love of God to kids around the world!
March's Scripture Reading Plan

Wednesdays at 6:30pm
The Chosen: Season 2
The Beatitudes
Books available for a suggested donation of $13
Contact the office if you would
like a copy
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Happy Birthday!
Larry Brown March 3
Julie Baldwin March 5
Kris Waldron March 8
Tim Kohl March 12
Heather Fedderke March 14
Julie Frederick March 19
Emily Zartman March 23
Ashland Baldwin March 24
Linda Hall March 25
Kathy Davis March 26
Sean McConnell March 27
Sue Miller March 30
Happy Anniversary!
Tim & Lori Nafziger March 16
Sonny & Sue Miller March 17
Russell & Laura Walters March 24
Dave & Lois Brown March 25

God's blessing to you on your special day! If you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary this month, we rejoice with you too! Please let us know so we may add it to our calendar.