October 1, 2017

Today

This WeekMonday, October 27:00pm Boy Scouts, FH

Tuesday, October 39:15am Small Group, 1021:00pm M.A.P.S., 1042:00pm Small Group, 1027:00pm Guitar Fellowship, FH

Wednesday, October 47:15am Men’s Bible Study, Buehler’s7:00pm Mens Small Grp, 1047:00pm Drug Addicts Anon, Annex7:00pm Chancel Choir, Sanc

Thursday, October 57:00am Prayer, 1129:00am Quilting, 110 11:00am UMW Board, 1087:00pm Heroin Anon, Annex 7:00pm Praise Team, Sanc

Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Saturday, October 7 9:30am Acolyte Training, Sanc10:00am Feed the Souls, Kit6:00pm Alcohol Anon, Annex

Sunday, October 88:15am Worship9:30am Worship & Classes10:30am Pumpkin Cafe 11:00am Worship & Classes1:30pm Membership, 1094:00pm Choir Cantata Practice FH6:00pm Alcohol Anon, Annex6:30pm Youth Group, Blue, Orange6:30pm TLC, 104, 109

195 Broad St. • Wadsworth, OH 44281Phone: 330.336.6689Email: wadsumc@wadsumc.orgWebsite: wadsumc.org

4:00pm Choir Cantata Practice, Sanc6:00pm Alcohol Anon, Annex6:30pm Youth Group Celebration (6-12), FH6:30pm TLC, 104, 109

like Jesus

Change Your World - 6 InitiativesThe goal is to raise $10,000 to address the following needs in our world, both locally and abroad:

• To help the hungry in Wadsworth through Feed the Souls.

• To help the thirsty in Guatemala through the “Pura Vida” water filtration program.

• To help the homeless of Medina County through Operation HOMES.

• To help clothe families in our area through Marian’s Closet.

• To help the addicted in our community through the Wadsworth Recovery Connection (WRC+)

• To help the victims of human trafficking through the East Ohio Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM).

The Hospitality Ministry is really easy! Just come a few minutes early to greet our friends in Christ at the door and say a simple “welcome”. There is a need for greeters at all three services. The commitment is just one Sunday a month before one of the services. It is important to have someone at each door to help visitors find their way. If you can help please contact Merry Kostko (rkostko@neo.rr.com or 330.414.8738).

Adopt a Kettle! The Salvation Army depends on the kindness of people like you to help man their kettles during the Christmas season. The money raised provides support and relief to those in need in our community. This is a great mission for your group or sign up as an individual. See the flier on the bulletin board in the upper lobby for details and call Jeanne at 330-335-2327 to schedule a time to help.

UMCOR Update Donations given to our church for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) to help those affected by the recent hurricanes amounted to $4,785. The Missions Committee added another $4,000 to that for a total contribution of $8,785 from our church. Thank you for your generous giving!

Worship 8:15 and 11:00

Worship 9:30

We Gather to Worship Our GodGathering MusicWelcome Prelude (11:00) One Bread, One Body Brenda Adley

We Enter God’s Presence with Song and Praise*Call to Worship Psalm 78:23-29*Invocation *Hymn UMH 600 Wonderful Words of Life*Unison Prayer *Greeting Those Around You*Gloria Patri 71Opportunities to Minister & Serve

We Hear God Speak and Offer Our PrayersOld Testament Lesson Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15New Testament Lesson Ephesians 4:7-16Hymn (on screen, vss. 1 & 2) All the Way My Savior Leads MeJoys & Concerns Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer Offering of our Gifts and TithesOffertory (11:00) I Surrender All Brenda Adley*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication Anthem This Cup of Grace Chancel Choir Hymn (on screen, vs. 3) (11:00) All the Way My Savior Leads Me

We Hear the Word of God Proclaimed Gospel Lesson John 6:30-35Message Pastor Don Ebert

“Change Your World: I Was Hungry”Holy Communion

We Respond To God’s Word & Share in His Mission*Hymn UMH 381(vss. 1 & 3) Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us*Benediction *Postlude (11:00) Sent Forth By God’s Blessing Brenda Adley

The worship has ended. The service begins.*Please stand as you are able.

Welcome! If you are a guest today, thank you for choosing to worship with

us. After the service, please stop by the Information Center.We have a gift for you and some literature.

CaringWe join together in prayer for:

Local: Our “Change Your World” mission initiative

Nation: Those affected by hurricanes Harvey, Irma & Maria

World: Those affected by the earthquake in Mexico

with God & others

Gospel Lesson John 6:30-35Message Pastor Don Ebert

“Change Your World: I Was Hungry”

in grace & love

Altar Flowers dedicated to the glory of God and given by Lenore Pogan in memory of her husband, Emil.

Pumpkin Cafe Mark the date and get ready for some yummy treats! The children will be selling baked items and holding a coffee and hot chocolate bar on Sunday, October 8, from 10:30 to noon in fellowship hall. Stay and enjoy a slice of apple pie and take a dozen cookies home! A Change Your World event.

Join Us for a Night of Picking and Strumming Bring your acoustic guitar to fellowship hall at 7pm on Tuesday, October 3, for an hour or so of sharing and fellowship. For information

call Tom Redding (330.336.9151, tredding@neo.rr.com

Craft Show - October 29 - Noon - 4pm If crafting is your talent, sign-up to sell at this show in fellowship hall! There is a sign-up sheet in upper lobby. All others, come to buy!

Talent Show - November 4 - Evening Is performing your talent? We would love all types of performances from all age groups to take part. Start practicing and mark your calendars for a fun night in fellowship hall! More details to come.

Acolyte Training Attention all 3rd graders, acolyte training is Saturday, October 7 from 9:30-10:30am in the sanctuary. Please let Mrs. Herr know if you will be joining us!

Cider and Apples for Sale Fresh-pressed cider from apples on Virgil Mochel’s farm is available for purchase today in the main (west) parking lot of the church. One gallon jugs are available for $5 each throughout the morning. Bagged apples (many varieties) will also be sold. See the display in the upper lobby and be sure to buy yours early, straight from Virgil’s pickup truck. This is a Change Your World event.

Paint N Sip Make an awesome Christmas decoration while enjoying some tea or cider. Julie Vandersommers is leading this Change Your World event on Sunday, October 15, from 2-4pm in fellowship hall. The cost is $15 and includes a wood pallet, stain, paint and beverages. You must register and pay in the upper lobby by October 8.

Bread Baking Class Does making bread from scratch intimidate you? Take Mark Gallagher’s class and learn to make bread and cinnamon rolls with others in the church kitchen and take home what you bake! Saturday, October 14, from 9am-1pm. Cost is $20. RSVP: mgallagher7@neo.rr.com.

Christmas Cantata Rehearsal Our church is hosting the Community Candlelight Walk Christmas Cantata on Saturday, November 18, at 7pm. The first rehearsal of six is today from 4-5pm in the sanctuary. Please consider being a part; we are trying to make this a community tradition and everyone is welcome.

The Wadsworth Community Choir will begin its fall session this Monday, October 2, in the Wadsworth Middle School choir room from 7-8:30pm. The Christmas concert will be on December 3 at 2pm in O.J. Work. Anyone is welcome.

It’s Tea Time Experience an authentic English tea with traditional English sandwiches and pastries on Sunday, October 22, at 1:30pm in fellowship hall. Only 15 spots available! Cost is $30. RSVP to Valerie Mills (330.414.6828, barvalmills@aol.com)