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Volume 15,

Issue 10

October

2015

WHEN IN OUR MUSIC GOD IS GLORIFIED

The “Big Reveal” of the newly purchased choir robes (photos above and below) occurred on

September 13th. The robes were certainly worth the wait and look beautiful with the new décor

of the renovated sanctuary. The previous red robes (photo bottom left) certainly served the

church well for 40 years, but it is nice to have a fresh look. Many swatches and styles were

considered before deciding on the color and style of the new robes. The Murphy Robe Co.,

where the robes were purchased, made one robe to see before making a final decision.

The robes were able to be purchased sooner than thought because of the generous donations

given. There was enough money within about two months to seriously begin looking at the

catalog of various choir robes. With all the extra giving going on at the church to pay for the

renovations, an early decision was made not to ask for donations for the robes. The music

ministry would raise the money to purchase them through various projects.

Well, I guess we should have known

better and expected the generosity of the

Union Avenue congregation. I was

humbled and awed at the quick response

and the generosity. Saying thank you does

not convey how I feel, but for lack of

something better − THANK YOU. It is an

honor to serve along with you as part of

Union Avenue United Methodist Church.

Kim Lewis, Director of Music

2. Pastor’s Page 3. With Gratitude, Quotable John Wesley, Bible Study

4. Missions 5. Preschool, UMW, Birthdays, In Sympathy 6. In Case You Missed It, Church Is a Verb Ministry Fair,

Church/Charge Conference, Stewardship Report, Building Ministries Team 7. Calendar

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Happy October!! To my precious partners in ministry

and companions on this journey called faith:

Recently, I read a brief and powerful meditation composed by my

clergy-brother Ed Rose of the Florida Conference. With his permission

and blessing, I share his words with you:

Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10

I continued reading Luke last night and this morning pausing after each verse, looking

for the scripture that would be the starting point for today’s devotion. I heard nothing. Well,

not exactly nothing. I heard silence. I heard shhhhhhhh…. So, I stopped reading and listened.

I turned off the baseball game and the house started to get quiet. Two televisions were

making noise in the background (the bedrooms). I tuned them out. I tried to stop thinking, to

put my brain and body in neutral. It wasn’t easy and I wasn’t very successful. I realized how

long it had been since I had experienced quiet.

I changed my evening walk routine. Instead of walking and thinking, or praying, or

meditating, I walked and listened. I heard birds, children’s voices, a lawn mower and some

adults engaged in rather loud conversation. I felt like I was spying on the neighborhood, gath-

ering important information. It was a little weird.

Suddenly it hit me. That’s exactly it. That’s what we are all doing. We are listening and

“spying” with the purpose of discovering opportunities to share God’s love and see God’s

grace in action.

I wonder how many times I’ve missed seeing God in action because I was blinded by

noise. How many times has God’s voice been drowned out by my environment? God can speak

very loud. I know that. God has shouted louder than many of the storms I’ve sailed into and

rescued me. For those times, I say thank you, Lord.

Today, I’m going on a noise fast. I invite you to join me. Take some time, however much

your busy schedule will allow, and be still. Let’s be still…and know…. Amen.

Blinded by noise? Go on a noise fast? I

love it. But let’s not just “take some time” as

brother Ed suggests. Let’s MAKE some time.

After all, we schedule everything else that is

important to us.

I will. You, too? I would love to hear

about your experience.

See you in church,

Coralee

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I continue to dream and pray

about a revival of holiness in

our day that moves forth in

mission and creates authentic

community in which each

person can be unleashed

through the empowerment of

the Spirit to fulfill God's cre-

ational intentions.

Union Avenue United Methodist Choir Robes

given by the following donors:

Rev. John and Sandy McLachlan in honor of

George McLachlan, chorister of First United

Methodist Church in Indiana, Pennsylvania

Fred Norton in honor of his daughter, Kay Hettler

Paul, Lorie and Shannon Bowman

Patti Brimlow

Merriel and Dorrine Burkhead

David and Anne Freshly in memory of Howard

and Ruth Freshly

Connie Hoffman in memory of LaVerne Cox

Don McCallister with thanks to Don Danford

Walt and Donna Mozzochi in honor of their children

UMW with thanks to Karen Perone

Walt and Doris Walker in honor of Jean Cowan

Preston and Dorothy Wegman in honor of Phil

Gehm and Kim Lewis

Cookie sale supporters

Thank you to all our musicians who helped

during our summer worship services. You blessed us

once again with your talents and your services and

truly enriched the lives of those in attendance and

through the radio broadcast.

Thank you to Dick Bashore, Keith Brown, Frank

England, Trisha Fites, Ben Gravlee, Sherry Lepley,

Don McCallister, Kennedy McClelland, Megan

McClelland, Jed Mewborn, Jim Perone, Karen Perone,

Sara Phlieger, Carson Vickers, Paul Whipple, and

Wolfgang Weber.

Pastor’s Bible Study

Announcing a one session Bible Study with Pastor Coralee (offered twice):

Tues., November 3, 6:30-8 p.m. AND

Wed., November 4, 10-11:30 a.m.

Watch bulletin for more info Bring your favorite Bible!

QUOTABLE JOHN WESLEY

Can you guess who said? Money never stays with me. It would burn me if it did.

I throw it out of my hands as soon as possible,

lest it should find its way into my heart.

Answer: John Wesley.

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UNION AVENUE WEEK AT

ALLIANCE COMMUNITY PANTRY

The Alliance Community Pantry has

again asked our church to serve as a

Volunteer Sponsor Church. What does

that mean? UAUMC has agreed to help

provide volunteers to work at the Alliance Community

Pantry for the week of October 26-29.

We hope to provide three volunteers for each shift:

Monday and Wednesday from 3:45-7:15 p.m. and

Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Twelve volunteers will be needed for the week. If you

currently volunteer you are encouraged to sign up for

a shift for UAUMC!

This is a great way to introduce teens to volunteer

work in our community! Volunteers must be at least

12 years of age. Or perhaps YOU are looking for a

“one time” opportunity to make a difference.

Volunteers may work in these areas:

Screening clients

Food distribution

Stocking shelves

Regular volunteers will be working in these areas to

show church volunteers what to do. For more

information and/or to volunteer, contact: Mike

Patterson at mkpatter@aol.com or pick up a flier at the

Welcome Center.

Want to learn more about the Pantry’s work?

Check out ACP’s monthly newsletter under the

Home tab at http://alliancecommunitypantry.org

COOKS ON CALL!

Cooks on Call is a mission to help

our own members who are in need of a

good meal! Members may have a birth

or a death in their family, an extended

illness, surgery or hospital stay.

Do you know a member of our

church family who is in need of this mission? OR,

would you like to make and deliver a meal to a

member of our church family? To request or provide a

meal, please contact Jen Slack at 330-418-6299 or at

jenslack10@hotmail.com to be added to the list!

COMMUNITY

SPAGHETTI DINNER

LEADERS NEEDED

The word is out and we

are now serving about 25

more people at our dinners

than last year. This has altered the grocery list and

given us more opportunity to be of service to our

friends at Christ UMC fellowship hall. Thank you to

so many for being a part of this ministry, either

cooking or serving dinner or providing desserts.

Thanks to you, it’s working!

It’s time for a slight change and we are looking for

new leaders for this valuable ministry. The current

leaders will be stepping down in January. They will

work alongside the new coordinator(s) for the

December dinner, and will then become crew

members. Step-by-step guidelines are available for

anyone who wants to assume this responsibility or the

new coordinators can reinvent the position if desired.

If a group wants to work together, rotate months, or

any other method, it should be an easy transition. We

will need the new leaders in place for December.

If you have an interest in coordinating, or helping

to coordinate this ministry, please let Pastor Coralee

know as soon as God leads you to step up and accept

the opportunity to work with and for a great group of

people. We look forward to serving together.

THANK YOU NOTES RECEIVED

Alliance for Children and Families

(A-FIRST):

“Thank you for the school supplies

and money to purchase the things our

families cannot afford to get

themselves! Your continued support is greatly

appreciated!!!”

Alliance Community Pantry:

“Thank you very much for your recent donation of

cereal which adds variety to our offerings. Our

community greatly benefits from your generosity.”

We also received two thank you letters for our $5,000

donation to the Habitat for Humanity’s Apostle Build.

MISSION NEWS Kay Hettler, Chairperson

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We offer our deepest sympathy on the loss of their loved ones to the family of:

Nellie V. Visi − September 16

We will remember all who have entered life eternal on All Saints Day (Nov. 1st)

DEEPEST SYMPATHY

Oct. 1 – Sandy Schott

Oct. 3 – Wayne Denny Sr.

Oct. 4 – Sherry Lepley

Oct. 4 – Ruth Spalding

Oct. 5 – Neva Johnson

Oct. 5 – Jerry McCallum

Oct. 7 – Lorie Bowman

Oct. 7 – David McFarland

Oct. 7 – Wolfgang Weber

Oct. 11 – Kathy Kramer

Oct. 15 – Kirk Miller

Oct. 20 – Susan Domino

Oct. 22 – Harold Hall

Oct. 26 – Iris Andrews

Oct. 26 – Allison Hobson

Oct. 26 – Jim Perone

The LORD bless you and keep

you; the LORD make his face

to shine upon you, and be

gracious to you….

Numbers 6:24-26

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN OCTOBER TO…

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Carol Danford, President

The next meeting of our UMW will be on Tuesday, October 20th 1 p.m. at Copeland Oaks for a

book review. Our topic will be Bad Girls of the Bible by Liz Curtis Higgs. Author, speaker and

humorist Higgs looks at women of the Bible like Rahab, Delilah and Lot’s wife, among others, and

what they have to teach us today.

Our UMW Circle will meet at the church at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 19th. Also, the East

Ohio Conference Annual Celebration is slated for October 24th-25th at Norwalk United

Methodist Church. Contact Carol Danford if you are interested in attending.

All Union Avenue women are invited to join us. Please contact Carol Danford or any member for info.

UNITED METHODIST MEN Jim Lackey, President

The next breakfast will be held on Sunday, October 4th, at 8 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All men of the

church are welcome to join us.

APPLE DUMPLINGS ARE BACK! Our annual project got off to a fast

start September 28th with a full crew to turn out more than 250 dumplings in

less than two hours. Production will continue through Thanksgiving. A pack

of six dumplings sells for $9 and can be bought Monday through Friday from

9 a.m to 1 p.m. and on Sunday mornings. We will also deliver to offices and

businesses with an order of five packs or more. All money raised will to go to

support local nonprofit service organizations.

UNION AVENUE PRESCHOOL

The Preschool would like to invite the congregation to our

FALL OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, October 6th, 7-8 p.m.

Stop in and visit the classrooms to see what we are learning!

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Operating Ministries:

Aug.: $25,292 Jan.-Aug: $199,910

Sept: $20,970 Jan.-Sept.: $220,859

Special Ministries:

Aug.: $1,825 Jan.-Aug.: $28,428

Sept.: $753 Jan.-Sept.: $29,181

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Yes, it’s that time of year again! Our Charge/Church Conference is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday,

October 29th. We will gather at the Fohl Memorial UM Church, 121 Basin St., Navarre, to meet with

our District Superintendent, Rev. Benita Rollins. All Administrative Council members are encouraged to

attend, plus ALL members of our congregation are also invited. Hope to see you there!

ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE Rev. Coralee Cox

Building Ministries Team Update, as of Aug. 31, 2015

Original Capital Campaign amount committed $488,606

Commitments Received to date $386,430

Additional Blessings Received $44,000

Total Project Cost (incl. Trustees improvements) $711,959

Current Loan Balance $281,529

BUILDING MINISTRIES TEAM

Church is a verb…to put into action! Church is a verb that YOU can put into

action by helping the church continue its service within our walls and beyond. See the

bulletin flier and check off any ministries or committees you would like to find out more

about or ones you would like to serve. Please return the flier in the offering or the office.

Then, on Sunday morning, October 18th, the Communications Committee will host a

MISSION & MINISTRY FAIR. Ministr ies and committees you have checked off, and

others, will be at the fair so that you can find out more and prayerfully find a new or

continuing place of ministry in our faith community.

We anticipate the fair will assist our Lay Leadership Committee as they begin their

annual responsibility of setting up the church’s continuing committees and commissions shortly after the fair.

MISSION & MINISTRY FAIR

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT − AROUND THE CHURCH IN PICTURES Coming into church just got easier with the installation of a wireless

push-button automatic door opening system. Since our renovation, the weight of the door on the north side entrance was a challenge for some people and for those in wheelchairs, but no more. A push of the easily accessible button opens the door smoothly.

Dave Satina, seen here (left), of Incorporated Door Systems of Akron, installed the door mechanism, and Vere Ream of Ream Electric did the electrical work. The work included an identi-cal automatic opener for the interior door leading to the church office.

All are Welcome Here.

And all means ALL.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

6:15pm Bells

7:30pm Choir

2

1pm Church Wom-

en United

(Abiding Savior)

3

9:30am District

UMW Meeting

Note: Locations

of events not held

At Union Avenue

UMC listed

in parentheses.

4 WORLD

COMMUNION

8am UMM Brkfast

9am-1pm Photos

3pm Pet Blessing

(Silver Park)

6pm Oasis

5

9am AppleDump-

ling Gang

2pm-8pm

Directory photos

6 9am Apple

Dumpling Gang

4pm Community

Meal (Christ UMC)

6pm Praise Team

7pm Preschool

Open House

7

1pm H&H Quilters

6:30pm SPRC

8

6:15pm Bells

7:30pm Choir

9

10

11

6pm Oasis

12 COLUMBUS

DAY − OFFICE

CLOSED 9am Apple

Dumpling Gang

7pm BMT

13

9am Apple

Dumpling Gang

1pm UMW (at CO)

14

1pm H&H Quilters

15 CIRCUIT

RIDER DEAD-

LINE

6:15pm Bells

7:30pm Choir

16

6-9pm Friends N

Fun

17

18 MISSION &

MINISTRY FAIR 19

9am Apple

Dumpling Gang

11am UMW Circle

20 9am Apple

Dumpling Gang

1pm UMW (CO)

5pm Preschool Bd

6pm Praise Team

6:30pm Finance

21

1pm H&H Quilters

2pm-8pm Photos

6pm Trustees

7pm Adm Council

22

6:15pm Bells

7:30pm Choir

23 24

East Ohio UMW

Celebration

(Norwalk UMC)

25

9am-1pm Photos

6pm Oasis

26 9am Apple

Dumpling Gang

3:45pm Pantry

Week

27 8:45am

Pantry Week

9am Apple

Dumpling Gang

4pm UMW Leaders

6pm Praise Team

28 10am-2pm

Photos (CO)

1pm H&H Quilters

3:45pm Pantry

Week

29 8:45am Pan-

try Week

7pm CHARGE

CONF (Fohl UMC)

6:15pm Bells

7:30pm Choir

30 31 DAYLIGHT

SAVING TIME

ENDS NOV. 1

(SET CLOCKS

BACK 1 HOUR )

1 ALL SAINTS

DAY

8am UMM Brkfst

6pm Oasis

August 2015

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SUNDAY WORSHIP

OPPORTUNITIES

8:45 a.m. “The Avenue”

11 a.m. Traditional Service

11 a.m. LIVE Broadcast

WRMU 91.1 FM 2015

It’s Apple Dumpling time!

Sales Sunday mornings and weekdays, 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m. until Nov. 25 or while supplies last.

TO ORDER: Stop by the Apple Dumpling stand

or call the office. Cost is $9 for six dumplings.

Studio Two Custom Photography will take photos at our church and at Copeland Oaks.

Church Photo Dates: Copeland Oaks Photo Dates

Sun. Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wed. Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mon. Oct. 5, 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Fri. Oct. 30 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wed. Oct. 21, 2 p.m.-8 p.m.

Sun. Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sign up at

church or call

the office to be

included.

Rev. Coralee Cox works from the office Tuesday through

Thursday. Appointments may be scheduled for those days.

Friday is her day for worship and sermon preparation.

Cell 330-428-0205; Home 330-823-8272 Rev. David Andrews, Minister of Pastoral Care, has office hours

on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Cell 330-284-7370; Home 330-938-1090 Chris Lamb, Administrative Assistant, is in the office

Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

** CIRCUIT RIDER DEADLINE: The deadline for the November

Circuit Rider newsletter will be Thursday, October 15.

Phone: 330-823-9270 Fax: 330-823-7607

Web site: www.unionavenueumc.org

Email: uaumc@unionavenueumc.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/uaumc

UNION AVENUE UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

1 84 3 S U NI ON AV ENU E A LL IAN C E, O H 4 4601

A United Methodist Church

Practicing Safe Sanctuary through

the child protection policy

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

CAN’T MAKE IT TO CHURCH?

LISTEN TO WRMU 91.1 FM SUNDAY AT 11 A.M.

Rev. Coralee Cox

Pastor

Rev. David Andrews

Minister of Pastoral Care

Kirk Miller

Director of Family Ministries

Christine R. Lamb

Administrative Assistant

Erin M. West Membership Secretary

J. Kim Lewis

Director of Music

Melody Schmid

Director of Preschool

Sherry Lepley

Treasurer

Christine Cochran

Financial Secretary

Dale Brown Custodian