JOIN US FOR EASTER WORSHIP
on Sunday, April 5th for our Early Morning Easter Service at 8:30am, with communion, or our, Celebration Easter Service at 9:30am, with communion and choir singing.
He is Risen, He has Risen Indeed!
SPAGHETTI DINNER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR APRIL 18TH:
We will need drivers to deliver meals to homebound, bakers, salad dressing and vegan meal option makers, servers, set-up, clean-up, cashiers, and kitchen help. Please sign-up if you are willing/able to help in any way.
THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED AND ATTENDED THE COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT. WE HAD ABOUT 30 CHILDREN AND WITH PARENTS AND FAMILY AROUNT 85. IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
BOOK CLUB:
Join us on April 15th, 7:00pm in the church parlor, for book club. “How to Age Dis-grace-fully” by Clare Pooley is a humorous novel about a group of eccentric seniors at a community center who team up with a teenage dad and daycare kids to save their building from being sold. It’s a heartwarming and funny story about friendship, finding purpose, and defying ageist stereotypes. Debbie (Scott) Bryant ordered 15 books. See her for a book. Hope to see everyone on April 15th for food, fun, fellowship, and discussion.
RENOVATION COMMITTEE SEEKING IDEAS AND VOLUNTEERS:
It has been discussed at some Rockport committee meetings that our beloved church could use some updates and a handicapped bathroom. Our Trustees are going to work on a plan for updating our parking lot....the first impression visitors get of our church. The Renovation Committee will review items to update inside our church from the front doors, foyer, parlor, and more. If you have ideas for this committee or would like to join this group, please drop a note to Sara in the office and let her know of your interests or comments.
DONUTS AND COFFEE HOUR:
Please consider hosting donuts and coffee before 9:30am worship and/or after worship coffee hour. Fellowship is an important part of the life of the church and why not have food as well! Sign-up sheet is posted on the chapel hallway bulletin board.
TAKE-WHAT-YOU-NEED CABINET!
We’re asking for help in shopping for the cabinet! We have a small crew of people who take turns shopping for the cabinet every so often, and we’d love to have your help! We have a cabinet fund, and you do not have to spend your own money, unless you’re donating items. We have a list of item suggestions available, and if you’re interested, please call the office. Please make sure to turn in your receipts to the office to be reimbursed! Thank you.
GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER:
YEAR-END 2025 Church financials can be found Here
or get a hard copy in the church office.
NORTHERN WATERS DISTRICT NEWS: www.eocumc.com/northernwaters
CONFERENCE NEWS: https://www.eocumc.com
Annual Conference 2026 – June 11-13
East Ohio Annual Conference will begin on the morning of Thursday, June 11 and will conclude the afternoon of Saturday, June 13. We will again meet on The College of Wooster campus. The Annual Conference theme is “Abundant Grace” and the words of Matthew 14:13-21 (NRSVA) will ground the services, sessions, and celebrations of our time together. Registration for AC 2026 will open on Wednesday, April 1.
Clergy Executive Session – May 7
This year, East and West Ohio Boards of Ministry will hold a coordinated clergy executive session from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7 at Lakeside Chautauqua. The clergy from both conferences will be together for worship and training and will meet separately by Conference for business sessions. Additional information about the session, the working agenda, and a link to register for the session will be included in the letter clergy will receive from Bishop Hee-Soo Jung.
Members-at-Large
Are you interested in attending Annual Conference as a lay member-at-large from the Northern Waters District? Typically, members-at-large are nominated by their local church at charge conference time. For 2026, the Northern Waters delegation size has been increased to 86, so we have room for more people.
If you are interested and were not already nominated, please have your pastor send an email to the district office with your name and contact details. For more information, feel free to contact Lisa in the district office.
