CHRIST

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

3625 WEST 138TH STREET

CLEVELAND, OH 44111 ------------------------------------

Phone: 216-671-2600

Email: email@christumc.com

Fax: 216-671-2601

Website: www.christumc.com

Rev. Dianne Tobey Covault

216-509-4229 pastordiannetc@gmail.com

CHRIST UMC WELCOMES YOU

If you would like to know more about Christ United Methodist Church or how to become a member, you may contact the church office.

Church Office Hours Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

9:00am - 2:00pm

Worship Service is Sunday at 10:30am.

Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

Our Nursery is available during both Sunday School and Worship.

Sunday School classes are held September through May.

Start time is 9:00am. Classes are available for children,

teenagers and adults.

Our Music Program includes a Chancel Choir and Bell Choir for adults,

and a children’s choir, King’s Kids.

Rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings, September through May.

Bell Choir at 6:30pm Chancel Choir at 7:00pm

King’s Kids, practice times vary

April 2019

APRIL LETTER FROM PASTOR DIANNE

“Why Go to Cambodia?”

Why don’t you just stay here and save all of that travel money? There is plenty of work to do here in Cleveland. Why do you have to go all the way to Cambodia?

The answer about why I am going on this trip is a little different than the answer I would give for why I went to southern Ohio or even why I went to Haiti.

Cambodia’s history is unique. From 1969-1973, the country was bombed by the Republic of Vietnam and American governments as a way to disrupt the communist Viet Cong and Khmer Rouge factions. In 1975, the Khmer Rouge took control of the country. In an attempt to eradicate all western influence, and to return Cambodia to an agrarian society, they massacred between 2 and 3 million Cambodians – most of the educated class.

Because there was no formal education in Cambodia during the time period from 1970-1991 when peace was restored, an entire generation of Cambodians are lacking in knowledge and training.

However, Christianity is growing in Cambodia at a rapid pace – and educated pastors and teachers are in short supply. Thus, our role on this trip will be to provide classes in pastoral care, worship leadership, sacraments, preaching, small group leadership, and Bible study. Our intent is not to be in mission to, but mission with, the Cambodian people, helping them to understand the Wesleyan way and how it best fits into their context.

It will not be our job to convert people to Christianity, but rather to share the joy of the Christian message and help Cambodian pastors and teachers to do the same. We will have the chance to meet not only with pastors, but with teens and children.

I am extremely excited about this chance to learn from the Cambodian people and to share with them my Christian journey, and even more, to learn of their own. I am beyond grateful for this opportunity, and can’t wait to share with you all when I return.

So – Fear Not,

Dianne

HELP SUPPORT OUR MISSIONARY! Christ United Methodist Church has a rare opportunity to

support our very own Missionary, our pastor Dianne Tobey Covault! Pastor Dianne has been invited to be part of a select group of

14 people, including Bishop Tracy Smith Malone and District Superintendent Steve Bailey, to travel to the South East Asian Country of Cambodia from June 26 to July 8, 2019.

The focus of the trip will be to provide instruction to Cambodian pastors in basic ministry skills related to Bible study, preaching and worship, pastoral care, small group ministries, discipleship and evangelism. Cambodian pastors have little training and few opportunities for continuing education. Taking the training to where they live and offering it at no cost to them is essential for raising their professional competency and strengthening their future ministry.

While our Conference will cover half of the cost, our Congregation is being asked to raise $1,750.00 in support of our missionary, Pastor Dianne.

Our church does have some available funds to tap into, but we are also asking for your financial support to help fund this fantastic opportunity for the congregation.

When Dianne returns, she will give a presentation about this journey on Sunday, August 4, at a luncheon following worship, which will feature authentic Cambodian cuisine.

If you would like to contribute toward Dianne’s trip, please mark your contribution “Cambodia Mission Fund.” Thank you for helping to fund this important ministry.

Every three months we will celebrate together with those who have had birthdays during the prior 3 months. We will sing “Happy Birthday” and enjoy cake and ice cream.

Like all good clubs, there are dues for the 2019 Birthday Club. A donation based on the number of birthdays you have had; while $1.00 per year is suggested…you may join for more (or less) per year. The funds generated will be deposited into our “Full Time Pastor Fund” which will be used in support of our fulltime pastor, Reverend Dianne Tobey Covault, when the Conference is no longer paying a portion of her compensation package.

Thankfully the Conference has paid 25% of the financial support of our pastor for 2018/2019 … and they may again pay a portion for 2019/2020…but eventually we will be expected to pay the pastor’s full compensation package. Your continued financial support and the 2019 Birthday Club will help us plan for the future.

Join the 2019 Birthday Club today and help us on the correct Road!

Sunday, March 31: January thru March birthdays Sunday, June 23: April thru June birthdays

Sunday, September 29: July thru September birthdays Sunday, December 29: October thru December birthdays

LENTEN SUPPER STUDY & DATES When: Wednesdays during Lent: April 3, 10, 17

Time: Potluck is from 5:30 to 6:00pm West Park UCC provides the main dish. Everyone brings a side.

Study is from 6:00 to 6:55pm Where: West Park UCC

Leaders: Pastor Dianne and Pastor Jason of West Park UCC

Thursday, April 18: Maundy Thursday Soup and Worship, 6:00pm/West Park UCC

Friday, April 19: Good Friday Tenebrae, 8:00pm/West Park UCC

Saturday, April 20: Holy Saturday Easter Vigil, 7:00pm/Sanctuary

THURSDAY, Apr 4 (9-3); FRIDAY, Apr 5 (9-3) AND SATURDAY, Apr 6 (9-n00n) SET UP DAY will be Wednesday, April 3.

We welcome all who wish to volunteer their time and energy. So, start gathering your unused clothing and small household items (no big items, please). We appreciate all donations. Let’s make this another successful sale.

-Jan Walter, Ori Greitzer & Crew

EASTER BREADS AND SPREADS 9:30am - Easter morning - in Emma Lang Lounge

Everyone is invited to enjoy Breads and Spreads. Bring your favorite Easter bread, fruit, or a traditional family treat to share.

Coffee and tea will be available. Visit with friends and make some new ones as we gather together.

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE! On Sunday, April 28th, there will be a reception to honor Roy Buser to celebrate his 25 years of playing for our church. There will be a lunch in Jump Fellowship Hall and all are invited and encouraged to attend.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Elaine Darvas Dan Maydak Harry Wentland Paul Foreman Ellen White Pat & Pam Finnegan Rick Darvas Lindsey Parker Guy Mann, Jr. Marilyn Panovec Debbie Nesbitt Karyn Murphy Harold Thomas Galen Younkin Suzan Fairbanks Carol De Laat Nadine & Dennis Smith Russ Van Scyoc Bobby Blankenship Marianne Keith-Rueting Chris Leu Della Emery Connie Van Kuren Cynthia Light Heather & Paul Linda & Jack Jan Wawarek Paul & family, Phil Jennings’ friend Scot Rattray Donna Dudek, Debbie Motley’s sister Maria Dana Younkin, Galen Younkin’s daughter-in-law Marilyn Novak, Galen Younkin’s sister-in-law

Prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of Beth Oliver, Ori Greitzer’s sister and Jan Walters’ niece, who passed on March 10.

Prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of Tim Stepanski, Jack Murphy’s cousin, who passed on March 12.

Prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of Earl Chambers, husband of Alice Chambers, who passed away middle of January, 2019.

Prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of David West, brother-in-law of Karyn Murphy, who passed on March 22, 2019.

Marilyn Louderback wants to thank all the church members who sent cards of sympathy. “I’ll treasure them all. Gene was the most wonderful man. I miss him.”

LECTIONARY/SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS: APRIL

Apr. 7: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8 Apr. 14: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 22:14-23:56

Apr. 21: Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26; Luke 24:1-12

Apr. 28: Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 150; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31

2019 EAST OHIO SUMMER CAMPS

OPEN HOUSE SUMMER PREVIEWS

Camp Asbury: Saturday, April 13, 2:00-5:00pm Wanake Camp & Retreat Center: Saturday, April 27, 2:00-6:00pm

Go to www.EOCSummercamps.org for more information

MISSION: Native American Sunday is May 5. Two reservations are in the poorest counties in the USA. Your gift educates Native American seminarians and empowers Native American outreach. --- Thanks, Ruby

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

On Ash Wednesday, March 6th, Pastor Dianne and Pastor Jason, West Park UCC, led our service, which included the imposition of ashes. A few UCC members joined us.

All those who attended were invited to the UMW soup luncheon. We thank Jill and Janis Pongallo for the potato soup and chicken and egg salad sandwiches; and Monta Demchak, Sharon Zothner and Shirley Schneider for cookies; and

Mitzi Herrick and Ruby Cunningham for olives. We appreciate Ori Greitzer’s and Sharon Zothner’s help in serving. There were 14 UMW members and 8 guests. A generous free will offering was received ($45).

The balance in our treasury today is $804. Disbursements were passed to donate $50 each to Church Women United, Flat Rock Home, Nehemiah Mission, Ohio Guidestone, and West Side Community House. Also we renewed our donations of $101 to the UMW North Coast District and $300 to Christ UMC (for mission apportionments or supplement for the pastor’s salary). An extra gift of $3 increased the UMW District donation to $102 and our final balance to $100 (including offering).

We will not be able to have a Tea this May. We may have a Wednesday evening on missions.

Bakers and sellers are needed for our Bake Sale during the Rummage Sale on April 4, 5 & 6.

--- Ruby Cunningham, President

BLANKET DONATIONS Mother’s Day, May 12, is Blanket Sunday. Last year we donated 57 blankets at $10

each. Last date to order is Sunday, April 28. (Order form is enclosed)

Tuesday to Sunday, April 11-14: “On the Town” at 7:oopm, 2:00pm Sat & Sun matinees at Avon Lake High School.

Sunday, April 28: Oberlin Choristers, 4:00pm at Avon Lake Church of Christ, Free Concert Lisa Van Scyoc will be directing “Canterra Musica”.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

31 UMCOR Sunday

9a Sunday School 9:30a Café 10:30a Worship

11:45a Birthday Club Party

1 7:15a AA/JFH

6p Loss/Grief Group/ELL

7:00p Girl Scout Leaders/Lib

8p AA/JFH

2 7:15a AA/JFH

Bulletin Deadline

6:30p Bells 7p Choir

7p Boy Scouts/ELL

3 7:15a AA/JFH

Rummage Sale Set Up/JFH

5:30p Lenten Supper Study at WPUCC

6p Zumba

4 7:15a AA/JFH 9a Rummage Sale/JFH

5 7:15a AA/JFH 9a Rummage Sale/JFH

6 9a Rummage Sale/JFH

7 COMMUNION

9a Sunday School 9:30a Café 10:30a Worship

Easter flower orders are due

8 7:15a AA/JFH

8p AA/JFH

9 7:15a AA/JFH

Bulletin Deadline

6:30p Bells 7p Choir

7p Boy Scouts/JFH

10 7:15a AA/JFH

9:30a Prayer Shawls/Work Room

5:30p Lenten Supper Study at WPUCC

6p Zumba/JFH

11 7:15a AA/JFH

12 7:15a AA/JFH

13 11:00a Children’s Easter Party/JFH

14 Palm Sunday

9a Sunday School 9:30a Café 10:30a Worship

11:45a Finance

15 7:15a AA/JFH

May Messenger Articles Due

8p AA/JFH

16 7:15a AA/JFH

Bulletin Deadline

6:30p Bells 7p Choir

7p Boy Scouts/JFH

17 7:15a AA/JFH

5:30p Lenten Supper Study at WPUCC

6p Zumba/JFH

18 7:15a AA/JFH

6p Maundy Thursday Soup and Worship at WPUCC

19 7:15a AA/JFH

8p Good Friday Tenebrae Service at WPUCC

20

7p Holy Saturday Easter Vigil in Sanctuary

21

9:30a Breads & Spreads

10:30a Worship

22 7:15a AA/JFH

Office Closed

8p AA/JFH

23 7:15a AA/JFH

Bulletin Deadline

6:30p Bells 7p Choir

7p Boy Scouts/JFH

24 7:15a AA/JFH

6p Zumba/JFH

25 7:15a AA/JFH

26 7:15a AA/JFH

27 5p Community Meal

28 9a Sunday School 9:30a Café 10:30a Worship

11:45a Reception for Roy Buser

Blanket orders due

29 7:15a AA/JFH

8p AA/JFH

30 7:15a AA/JFH

Bulletin Deadline

6:30p Bells 7p Choir

7p Boy Scouts/JFH

1 7:15a AA/JFH

6p Zumba/JFH

2 7:15a AA/JFH

3 7:15a AA/JFH

4

Christ United Methodist Church West Park Neighborhood West 138th Street & Lorain Avenue EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

5:00pm - 6:30pmThis community Meal is FREE and open to anyone

from our congregation and the neighborhood. All are encouraged and welcome to attend.

Questions? Call John Motley at 440-879-0222.

Donations are gladly accepted. Make checks payable to Christ UMC with "GROW meal" on the comment line.

Christ United Methodist Church 3625 West 138th Street Cleveland, OH 44111

Blanket Donations

Deadline to order is Sunday, April 28

Donations are $10.00 per blanket.

Please make checks payable to: Christ United Methodist Church

In memory of: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

In honor of: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

Number of Blankets at $10 each: ________ Amount Enclosed $______________________ Ordered by:________________________________ Phone:__________________________________