the vine - march 2013

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REYNOLDSBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1636 Graham Road | Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 | 614.866.5864 | ReynoldsburgUMC.com More than 850 people enjoyed the POLKA-DOT CIRCUS Family Fun Day at Reynoldsburg UMC on Saturday, February 16. The day began with an opening session with Pastor Tim Levert and Mindy Mathias, Lead Coordinator of Children’s Ministries. Children of all ages spent hours navigating the church building to take part in the many activities offered; including inflatables, a music sing-along, a science laboratory and crafting junction. “I’m overwhelmed and humbled by the work that Jesus did at Family Fun Day,” said Mathias. “It was awesome to see families come through our doors who have never been to the church building before or have only been here for preschool. It was great to witness so many children smiling ear to ear and to hear laughter filling the air.” Families also took part in a mission project; assembling United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) health kits. They made 728 kits that will be sent to disaster areas. “It was important for us to have a mission project at Family Fun Day because children need the opportunity to give back and to be the hands and feet of Jesus,” said Mathias. “The more opportunities there are for families to serve together, the more opportunities for parents to discuss giving back with their children.” The day wrapped up with a closing session involving plenty of music, prayer and a concert from Christian rock band Shine Bright Baby. Thank you to all the volunteers who made this day happen - and who helped show our families Jesus’ love. Family Fun Day | Melanie Farkas ISSUE 1 VOL.1 MARCH 2013 ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS: Send articles to be considered for the print and email versions of The Vine to [email protected] or drop them off in the mailbox marked “THE VINE” in the staff mailroom. The deadline for each month’s print publication is the 15th of the previous month. All articles are subject to editing when space is limited.

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REYNOLDSBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH1636 Graham Road | Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 | 614.866.5864 | ReynoldsburgUMC.com

More than 850 people enjoyed the POLKA-DOT CIRCUS Family Fun Day at Reynoldsburg UMC on Saturday, February 16. The day began with an opening session with Pastor Tim Levert and Mindy Mathias, Lead Coordinator of Children’s Ministries. Children of all ages spent hours navigating the church building to take part in the many activities offered; including inflatables, a music sing-along, a science laboratory and crafting junction.

“I’m overwhelmed and humbled by the work that Jesus did at Family Fun Day,” said Mathias. “It was awesome to see families come through our doors who have never been to the church building before or have only been here for preschool. It was great to witness so many children smiling ear to ear and to hear laughter filling the air.”

Families also took part in a mission project; assembling United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) health kits. They made 728 kits that will be sent to

disaster areas. “It was important for us to have a mission project at Family Fun Day because children need the opportunity to give back and to be the hands and feet of Jesus,” said Mathias. “The more

opportunities there are for families to serve together, the more opportunities for parents to discuss giving back with their children.” The day wrapped up with a closing session involving plenty of music, prayer and a concert from Christian rock band Shine Bright Baby. Thank you to all the volunteers who made this day happen - and who helped show our families Jesus’ love. ◆

Family Fun Day | Melanie Farkas

ISSUE 1 VOL.1 MARCH 2013

ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS: Send articles to be considered for the print and email versions of The Vine to [email protected] or drop them off in the mailbox marked “THE VINE” in the staff mailroom. The deadline for each month’s print publication is the 15th of the previous month. All articles are subject to editing when space is limited.

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1. COOK a meal for a neighbor.

2. SHOVEL snow for someone else.

3. SEND flowers just because.

4. SEEK out someone you have hurt and ask for forgiveness.

5. PICK UP the tab for dinner for a single mom and her kids.

6. WRITE a daily note of encouragement to someone who could use it.

7. CALL a friend you haven’t talked with for a while and reconnect.8. REACH OUT to a friend who has experienced a loss and show them they are not alone.

9. PRAY.

10. VISIT someone who is lonely.

11. BEFRIEND the lonely person.

12. INTRODUCE yourself to your neighbors.

13. COMPLIMENT a stranger.

14. HAND WRITE a thank-you note.

15. PAY for the coffee, the toll, or the bus fare for the person behind you.

16. LET THE PERSON who seems rushed cut in front of you in line.

17. HOLD your tongue—seriously.

18. OPEN the door for someone.

19. GIVE boxes to someone who is moving.

20. HELP them move.

21. BE encouraging.

22. LET people merge-in during traffic—especially at the intersection of I-70 and I-270 during rush hour!

23. SAY “thank you” a lot —everyone works hard. Thanks are especially important to the postal worker, the government employee, the BMV clerk, the bus driver, the grocery store cashiers (especially when you bring up all that produce and they have to look up every single code) and baggers.24. CALL your parents and tell them you love them.25. LET your spouse watch their show—and don’t roll your eyes or huff and puff about it. 26. DON’T NAG—even if you really, really, really want to.27. GO THROUGH YOUR THINGS and give freely to those in need—warm clothes, shoes, boots, etc.28. YOU know that shirt your friend always compliments you on? Why not give it to him/her? 29. HELP someone whose car has broken down.30. WALK the cart back to the front of the store where you found it.31. SEND a care package to a solider.32. LISTEN when no one else wants to.33. TRY TO FIND goodness in the person you don’t like. 34. BE someone’s cheerleader.35. DO nice things and don’t tell anyone about it.36. BRING a meal, offer to clean up their house or do a load of laundry for someone who just had a baby or other life event.37. BE KIND to yourself.38. MAKE PEACE with your past mistakes, and use that knowledge to help others who might be going through the same thing.39. LET IT GO. 40. NOTICE a child acting well-behaved? TELL their parents how good they are while the child is standing there. It will encourage the child to continue behaving well, and will make the parents feel good.

Dear Friends of Jesus and Reynoldsburg UMC,

This year, instead of giving something up for Lent, we are asking what good are you going to DO for Lent -- and offer 40 random acts of grace to others as we lead up to Easter. Each day, I am

asking

you

to hold onto and show the identity you have in Christ as you offer a Random Act of Easter.

Will

you to join me?

As I did a few weeks ago in worship, let me offer some suggestions:

This just scratches the surface. What we are asking is to take a chance every day during the season of Lent and do something that embodies grace with your life. I would LOVE to hear what you are doing – send me an e-mail at [email protected].

Lent is an invitation to live a distinctively counter-cultural life—not so much by what we GIVE UP—as by what we SHOW and SHARE through our lives. As Dietrich Bonhoeffer said, “Being a CHRISTIAN is less about CAUTIOUSLY AVOIDING SIN than about COURAGEOUSLY and ACTIVELY doing God’s WILL.”

This Lent, we are inviting you to join in a movement—practicing wasteful grace—living authentically and counter-culturally. After all, we are the Church of Jesus Christ and the world is changed when we really live like it. Practice Random Acts of Easter instead of gaudy acts of holiness, and our lives will become a blessing. As we do, people will ask us why and will be much more likely to listen because we have SHOWN them the love of God, before TELLING them about it.

See you in worship!

Pastor Jeff

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New Jersey Mission Trips Ashley Marshall

October 29, 2012 was a life-changing day for residents on the upper east coast of the United States. As Hurricane Sandy made landfall, dumping heavy rain and gale-force wind, over 11,000 people were pushed out of their homes. Many at Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church heard a calling to take their love and talents to the hurting people who were affected by the “super-storm.” The first mission group traveled to the devastated area on December 15, 2012. Fourteen members – led by Pastor Matt Wright and Rocky Riddle – drove to Ocean Grove, New Jersey. They helped rip out molded dry wall, chainsaw fallen trees, and clean up debris around work sites. Most importantly, the team built relationships with the homeowners and with each other. “This trip taught us that God’s mission field is where He calls us,” said Riddle. “The experience of watching people’s spirits uplifted after completing a worksite affirmed why we went there. This restoration of hope while building God-centered relationships created a positive experience for everyone involved.”

Just over a month later, another group from Reynoldsburg UMC left for Ocean City, New Jersey. This group included 20 youth members, led by Pastor Tim Levert and Coordinator of Youth Ministries Dustin Ichida. The group helped install insulation in crawl spaces and spackled, sanded, scrubbed and painted walls. They also met many people impacted by the storm. “These people really needed help,” said Brooke Angle, a senior at Reynoldsburg High School. “We take advantage of things here and don’t realize what we have. Some people (there) didn’t have beds or food. One lady told us she was trapped in her house upstairs for five days after the storm. She was such a beautiful person and loved God so much.” Both groups built long-lasting relationships with homeowners, volunteers, and each other as they shared the love of God with the residents of the area during such a tragic and difficult time. ◆

UMW Year-End Giving

After much discussion, the Reynoldsburg United Methodist Women divided the 2012 year-end giving of $6,600 as follows:

Locally: Storybooks for Children (Prison Ministry) - $100The Shepherd’s Place (Making Christmas Memories) - $600Rahab’s Hideaway - $600United Methodist Children’s Services - $450Nellie’s Catwalk 4 Kids - $150Tom Sawyer’s House - $600

Nationally:RUMC Mission Team - Hurricane Sandy (NJ) - $350McCurdy School - $500Red Bird - $500

Internationally:Mulungwishi, Africa - $1,000Uganda Tuition (Damalie) - $1,250Romania (Women & Children) - $500

Easter 2013Maundy Thursday, March 287:00am & 12:00pm - Communion Services in Chapel7:30pm - Service of the Shadows in Worship Center

Good Friday, March 297:00am & 12:00pm - Chapel Service7:30pm - “The Rose Of Calvary” Cantata Featuring Full Orchestra and Chancel Choir in Worship Center

Saturday, March 306pm - Easter Chapel Service

Sunday, March 316:30am - Sunrise Service8 & 11am - Traditional Worship9:15am - Contemporary Worship

MarchCalendar of Events2 Cornhole Tournament3 Puppet Squad Performance5 Emmaus Gathering8 Mad Hatter’s Ball10 Discover Workshops10 Camp Sunday10 Daylight Saving’s Begins (Spring Forward)16 SHARE Saturday23 Guys Nite24 Palm Sunday27 No Church Programming28 Maundy Thursday29 Good Friday (Cantata)31 Easter

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new members – December & Januaryscott Barnhart & Valerie Pickettliveat2001ReeseAve.,Columbus.Theyaregettingmarriedthisyear.ScottandValerieattendthe9:15amserviceandjoinbyprofessionoffaith.

roberta carlsonlivesat2224MeadowlakeLaneEast,Reynoldsburg.Robertaisretired.Shehasadaughterandason,threegrandchildren,andthreegreatgrandchildren.RobertaenjoysvolunteeringattheReynoldsburgCancerThriftShopandhasbeendoingsofor30years.Robertaattendsthe11amserviceandjoinsourchurchbytransferfromBrookwoodPresbyterianChurch.

Doris Davislivesat740WoodingtonDr.,Pataskala.DorisisemployedbyBestLightingProducts.Shehastwodaughtersincollege.Dorisenjoysgardening,antiquingandcooking.SheisamemberofaLifeGroup,recentlyattendedanEmmausWalk,andhasbeenattendingReynoldsburgUMCforthelastyear-and-a-half.Dorisattendsthe11amserviceandjoinsourchurchbyprofessionoffaith.

larry & Pamela Fravellivesat142PrinceRd.,Etna.Larry&Pamelahaveason,Nathaniel,whoisalsojoining,andadaughter.LarryisemployedbySBCapitalAcquisitionsdbaJC’s5StarOutlet.Heenjoysthestudyofgenealogy,readingandmovies.Pamelaenjoysreadingwalking,cake&cookiebakinganddecorating.Larry&Pamelaattendthe8amand11amservicesandjoinbytransferfromFriscoFirstUMCinFrisco,Texas.Todd Goldberglivesat444WestportDr.,Groveport.ToddisemployedbyTSTriminCanalWinchester.Todd’sfatheralsoattendsReynoldsburgUMC.HeenjoysNCAAfootballandtimewithfriends.Toddattendsthe9:15amserviceandjoinsourchurchbyprofessionoffaith.

David & Karen Griffinliveat9114FirstgateDr.,Reynoldsburg.DavidandKarenhavetwoyoungboys.Davidisinvolvedwithhissons’cubscoutsandenjoyswoodworkingandmodeltrains.KarenworksforWhalen&Company,CPAs.Sheenjoyscrochetingandgardening.Davidattendsthe9:15amserviceandKarenattendsthe8amservice.Theybothjoinbyprofessionoffaith.

scott heckmanlivesat7918MarbleParkAve.,Reynoldsburg.ScottisemployedbyHuntingtonBank.Scott’swife’snameisKanahandtheyhavefourchildren.Scottenjoysspendingtimewithhisfamily.Heattendsthe9:15amserviceandjoinsourchurchbyprofessionoffaith.

lisa Joneslivesat13455CapetownAve,Pickerington.LisaisaChiropractor,employedbyActiveLifeFamilyChiropracticCenter.Lisa’shusband’snameisJohnandtheyhavetwochildren.Lisajoinsourchurchbyprofessionoffaith.

Walt & Jean lawrenceliveat652MontmorencyDr.S.,Pickerington.WaltandJeanhaveason,Nathan,whoisalsojoining,andtwoolderchildren.WaltisemployedbyWrightFoods.JeanisachildcareproviderandhasservedonaMcCurdymissiontrip.WaltandJeanattendthe9:15amserviceandjoinbytransferfromPeaceUMC.

Nathan lawrence(picturedabove)livesat652MontmorencyDr.S.,Pickerington.NathanworksforCrackerBarrelandisafull-timestudentatOtterbeinUniversity.Heenjoysgolfandsportsingeneral.Nathanattendsthe9:15amserviceandjoinbytransferfromPeaceUMC.

Paige Martinlivesat1771LeightonDr.,Reynoldsburg.Paige is employed by Westfield Insurance in specialty brokerage.Sheenjoystennis,reading,andmusic,andhasbeeninvolvedwithstudentministries.Paigeattendsthe11amserviceandjoinsbyprofessionoffaith.

scott & Kathleen Millerliveat11758EddingtonAve,Pickerington.ScottisanarchitectatMoodyNolanandKathleenworksforSignatureControlSystems.Theyhavetwochildrenincollege.Scottenjoysbiking.Kathleenenjoysscrapbookingandreading.TheybothvolunteerforHabitatforHumanity.Theyattendthe9:15amserviceandjoinbytransferfromKnoxPresbyterianChurchinOverlandPark,KS.

Bob & Mary romansliveat108BeechwoodDr.SW,Reynoldsburg.BobisretiredandisalsoanArmyVeteran.Maryisalsoretired.Theyhavetwogrownchildren.Theirdaughter,MelissaMorehartisalsoamemberatReynoldsburgUMC.BobandMaryenjoydancing.Theyattendthe9:15amserviceandjoinbytransferfromMillersportUMC.

amanda san Miguellivesat3808BonitaDr.,Columbus.Amandahasatoddlerson,Mario.Amandaattendsthe9:15amserviceandjoinsbyprofessionoffaith.

sara Williamslivesat2653JonathanParkWay,Reynoldsburg.SaraisemployedbyJ.P.MorganChase.Sheenjoysnaturewalksduringhertimeoff.Saraattendsthe11amserviceandjoinsbyprofessionoffaith.

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new members – December & JanuaryTony & Jamie Wilsonliveat118BellebrookeDr.,Pataskala.Theyhavetwograde-schoolagedchildren.TonyisastudentandisaveteranoftheUSMarineCorp.JamieisemployedbyAlliance.TheyhavebeenattendingReynoldsburgUMCforaboutayear.Theyattendthe9:15amserviceandjoinbyprofessionoffaith.

Forest & lynda Yocumliveat4315Blacklick-EasterRd,NW,Baltimore.ForestandLyndahaveonegrowndaughter.TheyarebothretiredandLyndababysitstheirgrandchild.Theyenjoytraveling,snowmobiling,motorcycling,boatingandskiingtogether.Forestalso enjoys fishing, flying, car collecting/restoration & hunting.Lyndaalsoenjoyscrafts.Theyarebothinthechoir,attendthe11amserviceandjoinbytransferfrom St Paul’s UMC in Tiffin.

Bruce & Kathy ashcraftliveat270BlacksRd.,Pataskala.Theyhavethreegrownchildren.Bruceisa retired paramedic/fireman and is currently driving newcampersalloverthecountry.Kathyisaretiredteacher.BruceenjoysdragracingandmorningBiblestudy.Kathyenjoyswalkingandreading.Theybothliketotravel.Theyattendthe11amserviceandjoinbytransferfromJerseyBaptistChurch.Blaine & allison Banksliveat59KingsmeadowLn.,Blacklick.BlaineisanengineeratJohnsonControlsandAllisonisaMicrobiologistatOSUClinicalLabs.Blaineenjoyslandscapingandmath.Allisonenjoysrunningmarathons,sewing,canning&reading.Theyattendthe11amserviceandjoinbyprofessionoffaith.

Pat & chandra Burnsliveat3010CourtrightRd.,Columbus.Theyhavesixchildren(onecollege-age,threehighschool-ageandtwoelementary-age).PatisemployedatAII.Theyattendthe9:15serviceandjoinbytransferfromTrinityUnitedMethodistChurch.Theirsons,MitchBootheandChrisBurnsalsojoinedbytransferfromTrinityUMC.

steve & claudia Fossliveat13440AshleyCreekDr.,Pickerington. Steve is a logistics officer for the Air Force. Claudia is a public affairs officer and is retired fromtheAirForce.SteveenjoyshuntingandClaudiaenjoysvolleyball.Theyenjoytravelingsportsandgoingtomoviestogether.Theyattendthe9:15serviceandjoinbyprofessionoffaith.

David & amber Fulmerliveat63TrailEast,Etna.DavidandAmberhavetwochildren(grades8&9).DavidisaveteranoftheArmyNationalGuard.AmberworksforLimitedBrands.Davidenjoyshunting and fishing. They attend the 11am service and joinbyprofessionoffaith.

aaron & Tessa Gossettliveat1811CanopyLn.,Columbus.AaronisemployedbyDFAS.Tessaisaschoolcounselor.Aaronisavolunteerboy’sbasketballcoachforPickeringtonCentralHighSchool.Tessaenjoysjogging,exercise,reading&baking.Theyattendthe9:15serviceandjoinbytransfer–AaronfromZoarBaptistChurchandTessafromCommunityofGraceUnitedMethodistChurch.

amy heckerlivesat1259BelleMeadePl.,Westerville.Amyenjoyssocializingwithfriends,bicycling,volleyball&softball.Amyattendsthe9:15serviceandjoinsbytransferfromCaledoniaUnitedMethodistChurch.

Mike & emily Jenningsliveat9069PalominoDr.,Pickerington.Theyhavetwochildren(ages1&2).MikeisanengineeratLogicalis.EmilyisanAdjunctMathProfessoratColumbusStateCommunityCollege.Theyattendthe11amserviceandjoinbytransferfromVineyardColumbus.

Matt & Jenna Meyerliveat9546CrawfordDr.,Pickerington.Theyhavethreechildren(ages1,4and7). Matt travels as a senior consultant at Backoffice Associates,LLC.Jennastayshometocarefortheirthreechildren.Mattenjoysplayingtheguitaranddrums,andrecordinginhishomestudio.Jennaenjoysreading,crafting,swimming&gardening.Theyattendthe9:15serviceandjoinbyprofessionoffaith.

Mike & sherry rieserliveat105LorraineBlvd.,Pickerington.Theyhavetwogrownchildren.MikeisaveteranoftheArmyandisemployedbytheStateofOhioinEmergencyManagement.SherryisateacherforColumbusCitySchools.Mikeenjoyshamradio,Biblestudy,discgolf&emergencyresponse.Sherryenjoyshamradio,piano,gardening,homedécor,emergencyresponse,andspendingtimewiththeir14grandchildren.Theyattendthe9:15serviceandjoinbyprofessionoffaith.

lee smith, Jr.livesat514FarmHillCt.,Blacklick.Leehasonegrownson.HeisaU.S.ArmyTransportationSupervisor–FirstSergeant.Heenjoysteaching,bowlingandsports.Leeattendsthe9:15serviceandjoinsbyprofessionoffaith.

evelyn Wattslivesat110PleasantviewDr.,Blacklick.Shehastwogrownchildren.Evelynisaretiredteacher.Sheenjoysmusicanddoingthingswithherfamily.Evelynattendsthe11amservicewithherdaughterandson-in-law(Kathy&BruceAshcraft)andjoinsbytransferfromPataskalaUnitedMethodistChurch.

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Each month, Crossroads Church (an outreach ministry of Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church) hosts SHARE Saturday. The event shows Christ’s love to the community by connecting with our neighbors, praying with them, and supplying them with food.

On December 8, 2012, SHARE Saturday hosted a special event for the Christmas season. Families were able to eat breakfast together at tables, chat with members of Reynoldsburg UMC and enjoy the festive day. They also received a grocery bag with a ham and other food for a Christmas dinner. Dozens of donated toys were given away. The smiles were infectious; the kids’ excitement for the toys, especially the bikes, was touching, and the Spirit of God was in the air.

The decorations have been taken down, Santa has returned to the North Pole, and the toys were all given away; the need, however, remains. Crossroads Church offers a myriad of opportunities to lend extra helping hands for those in the community. SHARE Saturday occurs every third Saturday of the month, where nearly 100 families receive bags of groceries. Crossroads Church hosts Hospitality Saturday on the remaining Saturdays, where people can stop by for a free breakfast and fellowship.

“Lives are literally being changed here,” said Matt Elliott, Crossroads Coordinator of Local Missions.

Elliott is hoping to expand SHARE and Hospitality Saturdays, to have more volunteers interested, not just serving breakfast, but sitting and talking with others.

“Everyone needs to feel significant. We want to have more of a community feel,” said Elliott. “With the Spirit of God and the compassion of people, we can do something amazing.”

There are many opportunities to volunteer at Crossroads Church: stepping in to help on Saturdays with breakfast and fellowship, serving dinner on Wednesdays, and donating food. Breakfast food donations are welcome weekly, and there is a constant need for nonperishable items. To donate, you can simply drop off nonperishable items in the SHARE Saturday bin located in the carpeted hallway at Reynoldsburg UMC.

A list of dates, items needed for SHARE and Hospitality Saturdays, along with more information about Crossroads Church, may be found at ReynoldsburgUMC .com – click on affiliates, then Crossroads Church. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Matt Elliott at [email protected] or Pastor Matt Wright at [email protected]. ◆

Giving the Gift of Hope Meg Brown

A Lenten Craft

Caden and Addison Moyer, along with Bethany and Alysa Stagmyer made special centerpieces for Crossroad Church’s SHARE Saturday on February 16. The children used soil, sand, rocks, moss, twigs and twine to build Resurrection Centerpieces. As they built them, Taryn Moyer and Lori Stagmyer told the children about the Cross and the Lenten season. Over the following seven weeks, the parents plan to use the same garden to bring it to life with color and flowers and share that project again on the March 16 at SHARE Saturday.

Make Way for Summer Camp! Pat Pace

Although the weather is still cold, summer is just around the corner. It’s time to start thinking about swimming in a lake under the warm summer sun, jumping on a gigantic blob, ascending the climbing wall, traversing the high ropes course, or singing around the campfire. All these activities and much more can be found at our West Ohio summer camps: Camp Otterbein, Camp Wesley and Widewater Retreat Center. These camps offer programming for those entering second through twelfth grades plus family camp.

Sunday, March 10 is “Camp Sunday” at Reynoldsburg UMC. Travis Milhan, Director of Camp Otterbein, will join us to discuss the exciting offerings available – including a “theme park camp” going to King’s Island and Cedar Point. Pat Pace, Reynoldsburg UMC’s camp coordinator, will be in the carpeted hallway between services to answer questions and help you choose a camp for your child. Brochures will be sent in March to those who went to camp the past two summers. If you did not receive one, you may pick up a copy on Camp Sunday.

The best news of all – camp will cost considerably less than last year! Scholarships will also be available to help defray the cost. To receive a scholarship, you must register with Pat Pace.For more information, go to westohiocamps.com or contact Pat Pace at 614-866-5864, extension 129 or [email protected].

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cornhole tournamentsaturday, March 2 at 11amKirsch hall & student Ministries room

Getreadyforsomefunandfellowshipwiththeguys!Youareinvitedtothe1stAnnualCornholeTournamentatReynoldsburgUMC.Foodanddrinkswillbeavailable.Thiswillbeadouble-eliminationtournamentwithtrophiesforthewinningteams.Thecosttoenteristwocansorjarsofanon-perishablefooditemtobedonatedtoalocalfoodpantry.Bringcornholeboardsifyouhavethem!RegisteronreynoldsburguMc.com.ContactPastorMattWrightwithanyquestionsatmwright@rumc.org.

Puppet squad to PerformMarch 3 at 6:30pmWorship center

God’sPuppetSquad,ReynoldsburgUMC’s8th-12thgradepuppetteam,willpresentaneveningwiththepuppetsentitled“JoyIntheJourney”onSunday,March3at6:30pm.Thiscollectionofmusicalnumbers,connectedwithscriptureandnarrative,willdemonstratethejoyweshouldhaveinourfaithandhowthatjoyshouldtranslateintosharingthegoodnewsoftheGospelwithothers.Weguaranteeyoulaughter,show-stoppingmusic,andthejoyousindwellingoftheHolySpirit.Fromthezanyopeningnumberof“HeMadeMyDNA,”theGreaseparodyof“You’retheOneThatIWant,”tothemeaningfulclosing--wepromiseyouwillbeentertainedandinspiredbythisproduction.JoininguswiththeirownspecialbrandofjoywillbeChrist’sKidsandtheRockin’Discipleschildren’schoir.Theprogramisappropriateforallagelevels,evenadultswithoutchildren.Theprogramisfreebutwedoaskthatyoubringanitemforthelocalfoodpantry.

shine. – 2013 mad Hatter’s ballFriday, March 8 at 5pmreynoldsburg united Methodist church

The2013MadHatter’sBallisaneventforwomen–fromhighschoolstudentstoseniorcitizens–toworship,dine,shopandweargreathats!Youcanwearanythingyouwant–jeans,yogapants,slacks,etc.But,besuretowearahead-coveringbecauseprizeswillbeawardedtowomenwiththemostcreativehats!

Thisyear,theeventissupportingNellie’sCatwalk4Kids–anon-profit organization that works to make life easier for families touched by pediatric cancer. Bring kid-patterned fleece blankets, dress-upcostumes,toysorhatstotheMadHatter’sBall,andtheywillbegiventochildrenwhoareundergoingcancertreatment.Nouseditemsplease.

RegisterNOWatruMcWomen.comforthepriceof$20perperson.Thecostwillbe$25/personatthedoor.

Guys nitesaturday, March 23 at 5pmKirsch hall

GettogetherwiththeguystoenjoysomeMarchMadnessbasketball!The$20registrationfeeincludesfood,softdrinksandasnazzyt-shirt.GotoruMcMen.comformoreinformationandtoregister.

spend a While on the nileMay 19 at 7pmWorship center

TheChildren’sChoirsofReynoldsburgUMCaregoingtotakeyouonanadventureofalifetime!AswetravelalongtheNileRiveronanentertainmentcruise,youwillseeMr.Cruise,hisdaughterLiza,andhisperformingtrouperetellBiblestoriesthatoccurredlongago,withatwist:theygettheBiblestorieswrong.Watchandseewhathappensasthekidsfrom“OceanViewChurch”helpMr.CruiseandhiscrewunderstandthetruthaboutGod’senduringloveandfaithfulnesstoHispeople.Youwon’twanttomissover110childrenofourchurchbringtheBibletolifewiththeirvoicesandcontagiousenthusiasm!

upcoming events – march 2013

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Duetothegenerosityofmanyofourvolunteersandsupporters,TheShepherd’sPlacewasabletomakeChristmas2012abitmorespecialforaround225people.Our‘MakingChristmasMemories’wasahugesuccess.Wewereabletoprovidenotonlybeautifulclothesandaccessories,butalsoafun,memorableChristmasexperience.WedecoratedChristmascookies,madeornamentsandlistenedtoChristmasmusicprovidedbytheReynoldsburgHighSchoolstringensemble.TheReynoldsburgUnitedMethodistWomendonatedover50boxesofdecoratedChristmascookies.TherewerealsohundredsofChristmastoysfromwhichtochoose.WewereevenabletogiveabrandnewChristmastreewithallthetrimmingstoafamilywhocouldnotaffordone.Now,thatisamemory!IwishyouwereabletohearwhatIgottohearthatday.WearetoldthatTheShepherd’sPlaceistrulyablessing.IfwehadnotbeenabletoprovideclothingandtoysforChristmas,manyfamilieswouldnothavebeenabletogivegiftstotheirchildren.WewereevenblessedtobeabletoprovideChristmascookiemixforthefamiliestotakehomeandmaketogether.ThankyoutoeveryonewhohelpedwiththisChristmasmemory.

-TheShepherd’sPlace

JohnandIwouldliketoexpressourdeepappreciationtoallofyouwhohavegivenussupportandencouragementduringJohn’sillnessduringthepastyear.Yourcards,phonecalls,visitsandhugsfromthepastors,lovelypoinsettia,andespeciallyyourprayershavehelpedsustainus.AsJohncontinuestobeinextendedcare,hecontinuestoneedyourprayers.Thankyousomuch.

-PatandJohnDurrett

WeareenjoyingthebeautifulpoinsettiasdeliveredtousbyMaryBell.Itbrightensourapartmentduringthesedarkwintermonthsandweappreciateitsomuch.Thankyou.

-JimandElaineNelson

ThankyoufortheamazingjobyouaredoingforGod.IwasmovedbythenewsstoryaboutmembersofyourchurchhelpingvictimsofSandy.GodBless!

-TheFausnaughFamily

ThankyousomuchforthebeautifulpoinsettiaplantyousentmeatChristmastime.Iamenjoyingitimmensely.Gratefully,

-JaneHeischman

OnbehalfofmyselfandthreefriendsIwanttothankyouforthedeliciousdinneryouprovidedonThanksgivingDay.Wethoroughlyenjoyedthefoodandfellowship.MayGodrichlyblessyoufortheministryyouprovidefortheCommunityatthistimeofyear.Withoutyourgenerosity,manywouldspendThanksgivingsayalone,meincluded.ThanksagainandGodBless.

-IreneParker

As I head off of college, I can only hope to find achurchthathaslovedmeasmuchasthisonehas.IamsohonoredtobepickedfortheParkerScholarship.Theextratuitionmoneyissuch a blessing. I will definitely be visiting on my weekendshome.Again,thankyou.Love,

-AliMurphy

Thankyouforthecards,callsandalltheactsofkindnessmyfamilyandIreceivedsincethepassingofmyhusband,Bill.Youhavebeenveryhelpfulindealingwithhisunexpecteddeath.Godblessyou,

-Louise

Ijustwantedtopersonallythankyouguysforyourverygenerousend-of-yeargift.Itwasanamazingblessing.Ican’twaittoseewhatGodisgoingtodowiththesupportyouhaveofferedaswecontinuetoreachlosthighschoolkidsinsoutheastColumbus.Ihopealliswellwithyourchurchandfamilies.GodBlessandThankyouagainverymuch.

-BenFabozzi,SoutheastYoungLifeAreaDirector

MywifeandIhadthefortunateexperienceofcomingdowntoyourchurchandeatingatthethreeo’clockdinnerandwerecertainlysurprisedbyalltheworkthateveryonehadputintomakethataveryniceexperience.Theroomwas

decoratednice,thetableswereveryniceandthefoodwasverygood;andIwanttothankyouforeverythingthatyoudidtomakeourexperiencewhatitwas.

-LeoDauer

Iwantedtothankyou(PastorJeff)andBobBaptist,astheReynoldsburgUMCteamorganizer,forReynoldsburg’scontinuedsupportoftheSOWERVolunteersInMission(VIM)Project.TheSOWERprojectbuildshousesbecausechurches like RUMC support it financially and senddedicatedvolunteersyearafteryear.WithoutbothaspectsofRUMC’ssupporttheSOWERVIMprojectwouldnotbeplanningtheconstructionofthe10thhousefromthefoundationup.Inadditiontothe10completehouses,SOWERhascompletedtwohousesthatwerestartedbutleftuncompletedaftertheshellwaserected,ahouseaddition(twobedrooms,bathandexithall),andoneroomaddition.Thevolunteersfromalltheparticipatingchurcheshavethuscontributedgreatlytoimprovingthelivesof14familiesintheHendersonSettlementservicearea.InChrist’sService,

-RalphBrandon,SOWERVIMTeamLeader

Onbehalfofmyparents,GladysandDominickLarotonda,IwishtothankyourHurricaneSandyOutreachVolunteerteamwhocameonMonday,12/17/12toourhomeinLakewood,NewJerseytocutdownandremoveremnantsofHurricaneSandy’sdebrisleftinourbackyard.Twohugetrees,onemeasuring67.5inchesindiameterat its base, filled up half of our side yard. The photostakenbyyourgreatvolunteerswilltellthestory!Theyare:LisaCordova,StephanieWright,NathanielLemke,DonDieckman,DavidMarshallandMatthewWright.Myheartfeltthankstoallofyou.GodBlessyouandyourchurchforthehelpthatyou’vegiventoNewJerseyans.SincerelyYours,

-AnnaLarotonda

Whatcanwesaytoshowourappreciationtoallofyouforyoursupportoverthesepastmonths?Fromourson-in-law’sbraininjurytothedeathofmymother,youhavecomforteduswithyourcalls,yourcardsand,mostimportantly,withyourprayers.Wedon’tknowhowpeoplegetthroughthis life without the benefit of a loving church family.Thankyoufromthebottomofourhearts.

-PatPace

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