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March 2017 Issue

Dear Friends,

March 1 of this year is Ash Wednesday, a day to reflect upon our

mortality and “the sin that so easily entangles us” (Hebrews 12:1). It al-

so marks for us the beginning of Lent, the six week season of prepara-

tion for Easter. I am excited and looking forward to this year’s Lenten

journey as we move through it, together, as a congregation. I invite you

to join with me this Lent in considering the question, “What will I do when

meeting the resurrected Christ this Easter?”

During Lent, Sunday morning worship will focus on themes of

how others responded when they met Jesus: the crowds, Andrew, Mary

Magdalene, Bartimaeus, Zacchaeus, Mary and Martha. In the scripture

passages, Jesus amazingly meets each person right where they need

him the most. The way he intersects with their lives and their responses

to meeting him can inform us in our preparations for his death and resur-

rection celebrations this year. Where might you be when Jesus inter-

sects with your life?

You will also have a unique opportunity to meet Jesus at the

Community Lenten worship services each Sunday evening at 6pm.

Each service will contain dramatic presentations, including the role of

Jesus, those whom he healed or who witnessed his teaching and mira-

cles. You won’t want to miss these services!

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From the Pastor’s Desk continued

Both clergy and laity will be involved in bringing these Biblical moments

to life. (Did I hear Mark Crawmer would be in one?) We will be hosting

the service on March 12th. The schedule for the other services appears

elsewhere in this newsletter.

Finally, as we meet Jesus, we come to realize that Jesus chose

to die so that we might live. This is expressed movingly through the

words of author Max Lucado in his book, He Chose the Nails: What God

did to win your heart. Many of our congregation enjoyed Max’s book,

Because of Bethlehem, during Advent. No doubt, He Chose the Nails

will be just as heartwarming. Books are available at the church if you

would like to read it. Each Wednesday in Lent, we will study this materi-

al together at 7pm in the Chapel. Joining together in this study will ena-

ble our faith to be deepened throughout Lent by considering Christ’s

sacrifice for us.

I know that March and April are busy for many of us. We want to

get outside and enjoy spring. There are extra events for special occa-

sions like graduations and weddings. Little League and baseball sea-

sons start. Remember in the midst of the scheduling to make time for

your soul. When we are in a good place with God and tending our soul

through study, prayer, worship, and service, everything else in our lives

becomes richer; life’s joys take on greater depth and meaning, and we

find we have more courage to face life’s trials. Of course, that is largely

because of a deeper awareness that God through Jesus Christ knows

our journey, and is guiding and walking along with us.

Don’t miss the blessings God has for you! Take advantage of the

opportunities God extends to enrich your life this Lent. Sunday morn-

ings, Sunday evenings, Wednesday evenings, reading, praying and

serving: How will you connect with God this Lent to be ready to meet our

risen Lord on Easter?

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Joy

Lenten Worship Services 2017

DATE PLACE PASTOR

March 5th Central Trinity UMC Rev. Dr. Steve McGuire

Loved 62 S. 7th Street Foothills District UMC

March 12th Faith UMC Rev. Justin Williams

Forgiven 1616 Blue Avenue Coburn UMC

March 19th Coburn UMC Rev. Mark Chow

Blessed 3618 Maple Avenue Grace UMC

March 26th Grace UMC Rev. Richard Purvis

Called 516 Shinnick Street Dresden UMC

April 2nd First UMC Rev. Steve Judson

Sent 857 Putnam Avenue Central Trinity UMC

April 9th Rolling Plains UMC Easter Cantata

3350 Moxahala Park Road

Services will be dramatic presentations. Come and witness miracles and hear the teaching of Christ! Each service will begin at 6pm at an area United Methodist Church and will include a 15-20 minute mono-logue by one of our clergy posing as Jesus and teaching on a specific question that Jesus addressed during his earthly ministry.

All services begin at 6:00pm

with a time of fellowship to follow.

This year’s monetary offerings will be directed to support the children and youth ministry of TheLifeWell at W. Main.

You are also invited to bring socks and mittens to donate for TheLifeWell

Free Store and Shelter at First UMC, Zanesville.

The family of Juanita Mohler would be very pleased if you

could help them celebrate her 90th birthday on March 7th. Cards

and notes can be sent to her at 2661 Cinema Ave. Zanesville,

Ohio 43701.

Thanks!

March 3 — Marianne Maxwell

March 3 — Carol Norton

March 7 — Juanita Mohler

March 7 — Susie Dunlap

March 8 — Keith Wolfe

March 9 — Gary Graham

March 11 — Beth Dougherty

March 11 — Amanda Dunlap

March 11 — Megan Dunlap

March 16 — Kyler Moore

March 17 — Evan Wolfe

March 19 — Henrietta Hurst

March 19 — Steve Farmer

March 23 — Dee Clark

March 25 — JoAnne Peadon

March 29 — Roberta Covert

March 30 — Ellen Snelling

Birthdays

Teach me Your way, O LORD, and I will walk in Your truth Psalm 86:11

Card Shower

Anniversary

March 21 — Keith & Barb Wolfe

Servant Schedule

March 5

March 26

March 12

March 19

Gary & Karen Graham, Don & Vicky Wolfe

Liturgist: Marsha Kelly

Communion Stewards: Nick & Cindy Howard,

Floyd & Pat Tolle

Mark & Thea Crawmer, Susie Dunlap, Vickie Fin-

lay

Liturgist: Randy Schreiber

Donnie & Roberta Covert, Randy & Jeri Schreiber

Liturgist: Heather DeGarmo

Chris & Heather DeGarmo, Jim & Barb Tignor

Liturgist: Thea Crawmer

United Methodist Women

Calendar Note: The UMW Spring Dinner will be on

May 2, not on May 9 as noted in the UMW Year-

book.

The item to donate to the First UMC shelter this

month is frozen ground beef.

Eventide Circle

The ladies of Eventide circle will meet Thursday,

March 2. The hostess will be Bernice Osborn, the

program will be given by Pat Tolle, and the devo-

tions and response moment by Marlene Farley.

If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me Luke 9:23

New Hope Circle

New Hope Circle will meet Sunday, March 12 im-

mediately following the Boiler Luncheon.

Because...He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted Hebrews 2:18

Boiler Luncheon

Mark your calendars!

Plan on attending the next New Hope Circle Boiler Fundraising

luncheon.

Join us for an Irish inspired lunch celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on

Sunday, March 12th following the worship service.

Donations will go toward the Faith UM Church Boiler fund.

On the menu:

Corned Beef Sandwiches with various accompaniments Tater Tots Cole Slaw

Dessert and Beverages

Your labour in the Lord is not in vain 1 Corinthians 15:58

Please pray for:

Larry Abel,

Doug Adams,

Kay Baker,

Sherry Brooks,

Jeannine Cady,

John & Kim Cain,

Karen Curtin,

Shannon Davis,

Terry England family,

Marlene Farley,

Kathy Fleming & family,

Daniel Ghrist,

Gayle Ghrist,

Alice Goyne,

John Herman,

Henrietta Hurst,

Jeannita Johnson,

Bob & Melanie Kirkwood,

Gary Lake,

Ed McAuley,

Don Miller,

Jimmy Moore,

Joesy Moore,

Debbie Paul,

Jim Peadon,

Phil & Grandma Plummer,

Jim Porter,

Bonnie Reienbach,

Lori Rivercomb,

Todd Sands,

Carole Sayre,

Shellie Siefert,

Dianna Slifko,

Joyce Stimpert,

Pam Thomas,

Barb Tignor,

Erin Watts,

Tara Wilson,

Vicky Wolfe,

Logan Wolford,

Melissa Wood,

Eloise Zayac,

Faith UMC, the homeless,

abused, sick, imprisoned, those

who have not yet accepted

Christ and those who only mini-

mally follow the teachings of

Christ.

Medical Faith shut-ins:

Kathleen McCutcheon and

Frances Johnson.

Begins March 8th

!

He Chose the Nails:

What God did to win your heart by

Max Lucado

Wednesdays at 7pm, Faith

UMC Chapel

Sessions include:

He Chose to Be One of Us

He Chose to Forgive Us

He Chose to Invite Us into His Presence

He Chose to Love Us Forever

He Chose to Give Us Victory

“Every gift from God reveals his love, but no gift reveals his love more than the gifts of the cross. These gifts came not wrapped in paper but in passion. They were not placed around a tree but around a cross. They were not covered with ribbons but sprinkled with the blood that Christ shed on our behalf. As we un-wrap these gifts, we need to pause and listen for his voice. As we do, perhaps we will hear him whisper, “I did it just for you.”” (From back cover of Study Guide.)

Book Study

Newsletter Deadline

April Newsletter Deadline:

March 21

E-mail submissions to: fumcza@gmail.com,

and be sure to put “for April newsletter” or the

equivalent in your subject field.

Wednesday, March 1

Ash Wednesday Service @ Grace UMC: 7:00 PM

Thursday, March 2

Eventide:

Friday, March 3

NA Ladies Night: 5:00 PM

Sunday, March 5

Sunday School: 9:30 AM

Morning Worship: 10:30 AM

Central Trinity Lenten Service: 6:00 PM

Sunday, March 12

Sunday School: 9:30 AM

Morning Worship: 10:30 AM

New Hope Boiler Luncheon: Following Worship

New Hope: Following Luncheon

Faith Lenten Service: 6:00 PM

Sunday, March 19

Sunday School: 9:30 AM

Morning Worship: 10:30 AM

Coburn Lenten Service: 6:00 PM

Tuesday, March 21

Finance Meeting: 5:30 PM

Leadership Meeting: 6:30 PM

Sunday, March 26

Sunday School: 9:30 AM

Morning Worship: 10:30 AM

Grace Lenten Service: 6:00 PM

Sunday, April 2

Sunday School: 9:30 AM

Morning Worship: 10:30 AM

First Lenten Service: 6:00 PM

Upcoming Events Book Club

The 2017 Book Club will meet every other month beginning in

March.

The first meeting will be Monday, March 13 at 6:00 PM.

The book to read is: “The Weight of Mercy” by Deb Richardson

-Moore

The category is Leader-

ship Development.

If you have any ques-

tions see Vickie Finlay.

We hope to see you all

there!

Easter Flowers

The people feared the LORD and put their trust in Him Exodus 14:31

Easter Lilies $11.00 (White) 6.5”

Daffodils $8.00 (White or Yellow) 6.5”

Tulips $8.00 (White/Yellow/Red) 6.5”

Pansy Bowls $11.00 (Assorted) 12”

The deadline for Easter Flowers will be Wednesday, April 5.

Order forms will be available in the April newsletter and in

March bulletins. If you have questions, contact Amanda at the

church office at 453-7988.