SOUPER BOWL CHILI & CUPCAKE SALE:
Fuel up before the big game and support our children and youth, Sunday, Feb. 8th after worship outside the parlor, by purchasing Veggie or Ground Beef Chili: $10/quart or $5/half-quart, and Cupcakes: $2/cupcake or $10/box of six. WEAR YOU FAVORITE TEAM JERSEY TO WORSHIP FOR GAME DAY!
INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING OUR YOUTH?
1. We’re looking for adults who would like to help with our youth programs in any capacity—volunteering, helping plan or brainstorm events, mentoring, or offering creative ideas. Whether you have lots of time or just a little, your support can make a meaningful difference. If you’re interested, please sign up on bulletin board or message Jubilee (216-337-7565) and be part of nurturing and growing our youth community! More information to follow upon reaching out!
2. YOUTH EVENT (AGES 5–18)
All youth ages 5 to 18 are invited to continue our tradition of preparing chili and cupcakes to sell on Super Bowl Sunday to help support their mission! Join us at the church on Saturday, February 7, from 4:00–8:00 PM. Pizza will be provided. Please contact Jubilee (216-337-7565) or Pastor Tennille to let us know if your youth will be attending.
3. YOUTH PLANNING MEETING
Our next youth planning meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30 PM in the church parlor. Participants may join in person at the church or attend virtually via Zoom. Please contact Jubilee or Pastor Tennille if you would like to join virtually via zoom.
CHURCH OFFICE
will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of President’s Day. For any pastoral emergencies please call Pastor Tennille on her cell phone.
COMBINED ROCKPORT & NORTH OLMSTED UMC ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE:
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent and is a day of prayer that reminds us of our mortality. Please join us at Rockport for a combined Ash Wednesday service on February 18th at 7:15pm for a service of prayer and reflection that will include North Olmsted and Rockport's choirs combining for a beautiful anthem, as well as, the imposition of ashes.
YEAR-END GIVING STATEMENTS:
If you would like a 2025 year-end giving statement, please call, 440-331-9433 or email office@rockportumc.org, the church office. If you give through Tithely, our online giving platform, those statements have already been generated and emailed to you. Thanks, Sara Chapman, Financial Secretary
BOOK CLUB:
Join us on March 4th, 7:00pm in the church parlor, for book club. “The Book Club for Troublesome Women” by Marie Bostwick follows four suburban housewives in 1960s Virginia, who form a book club after reading Betty Friedan’s “The Feminine Mystique”, discovering shared dissatisfaction with their seemingly perfect lives, and finding courage and friendship to pursue their suppressed dreams amidst societal changes, exploring themes of sisterhood, self-discovery, and women’s roles. Hope to see everyone on March 4th for food, fun, fellowship, and discussion.
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.
NORTH OLMSTED EVENTS (Shared Opportunities)
CHILDREN'S BOOK BANK: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, Feb. 17th, we volunteer at the book bank. If interested, please call Sarah Jackson, 440-777-4169, or email her at sejmarykay@hotmail.com.
NORTHERN WATERS DISTRICT NEWS: www.eocumc.com/northernwaters
Storyboard: Faith Witness Transformation is a podcast highlighting ministries across the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church that are transforming lives locally, nationally, and globally.
Episode 75 “Belonging & Inclusion: Embodying Black History Beyond February” is a conversation with Rev. Leo Cunningham of Toledo St. Paul’s UMC, Pastor Tennille Power of North Olmsted and Rockport UMCs, and Multicultural Ministries Director Will Fenton-Jones.
“This year I was thinking how do we slow down and ask, ‘How does Black History Month become more than just remembering the past but something that shapes who we are right now?’” Fenton-Jones shared.
“You start by acknowledging it (Black history) and bringing it to the forefront, by becoming a fabric of worship and liturgy for the year. That’s where it begins,” Power offered.
Cunningham said, “For me the Black Church has always been that we see the world for what it is, but we also see the world for what it could be, and we have hope that because of God, it’s going to get better.”
Listen to Episode 75.
CONFERENCE NEWS: https://www.eocumc.com
Join Us for the 2026 Bishop’s Laity Leadership Convocation
You are invited to gather with Bishop Hee-Soo Jung and laity from across the Ohio Episcopal Area for this year’s Bishop’s Laity Leadership Convocation, a two-day event designed to inspire, equip, and strengthen lay people for ministry in a rapidly changing world.
Throughout the convocation, Bishop Hee Soo Jung will guide participants in exploring what it means to lead from a posture of abundant grace. In a season when many congregations are searching for renewed purpose and connection, Bishop Jung’s leadership emphasizes hope, inclusion, and the transformative power of God’s grace at work through laypeople.
We are also honored to welcome Dr. Ashley Boggan as our plenary speaker. Dr. Boggan serves as the General Secretary of the General Commission on Archives and History, where she helps The United Methodist Church understand its past in order to faithfully imagine its future.
In her plenary sessions, Dr. Boggan will offer a historical lens for lay leadership—inviting us to learn from our roots, examine patterns that have shaped the church, and discern how history can guide us toward a more equitable and vibrant future for all Methodists.
Woven throughout the event will be meaningful opportunities for laity to connect with one another across roles, regions, and experiences. Participants will have time to share stories, support one another, and learn together in both structured and informal moments of conversation.
This year’s convocation also includes dedicated affinity group time, offering space for individuals with shared interests or ministry areas to dream, wonder, and plan together for the future. Whether you’re passionate about discipleship, community outreach, digital ministry, justice initiatives, or congregational care, there will be room to explore new possibilities with others who share your call.
Be sure to invite others to join you this year!
Event Details
- Dates: March 20–21, 2026 (beginning at 5:30 pm on Friday and concluding at 3:30 pm on Saturday)
- Location: William Street United Methodist Church, 28 W William Street, Delaware, OH and Asbury United Methodist Church, 55 W Lincoln Avenue, Delaware, OH
- Meals Included: Dinner and lunch will be provided and snackle boxes will be back
- Lodging: A hotel room block is available at the Sheraton Suites Columbus Worthington for $99 per night. Use the link to make your own room reservation: (Book your group rate for Bishop’s Laity Leadership Convocation Mar2026) (Booking Deadline March 6, 2026) If you desire a room with more than one bed, please call the hotel directly and they will make those accommodations for you. There are hotels in closer proximity to the churches in Delaware. You may choose to reserve a room there. These hotels would not provide a room block or guarantee a price.
On the REGISTRATION PAGE - Please be sure to check what day(s) you will be attending below:
-Friday (3/20) ~ OR
-Saturday (3/21) ~ OR
-Both Friday and Saturday (3/20 & 3/21)
NOTE: If you have a mobility challenge, please be sure to let us know during the registration process. There is a box you can fill out and specify how we can help you.
DEADLINE for REGISTRATON by: March 06, 2026
Register here: Register Now!
