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ROCKPORT HAPPENINGS!



PASTOR DON IS AWAY ON VACATION AND WILL BE BACK IN THE OFFICE ON TUESDAY.  WELCOME BACK REV. LAURIE BRUCE WHO WILL BE PREACHING ON SUNDAY, FEB. 19TH!




SOUP AND LENTEN PRAYER/DEVOTION: 
Join us on Thursday Feb. 23 from 6-7:30pm for some homemade vegetable soup and prayer and devotional readings.  All are welcome. Please email the church or sign-up on the sign-up on the chapel hallway bulletin board.  We will also have soup and prayer times in March and April.  God is good all the time. 



HEALTHY COOKING DEMONSTRATION AND DINNER:
Don't want to cook on Monday, February 20th? Come to the Wesley Hall kitchen from 5:30-7:00pm for a cooking demonstration followed by dinner. The following event will be led by Beckie and Jeff Zullo. Don't miss this final cooking demonstration and dinner! Dollars remaining after the four-part series benefit Rockport's missions. Sign up on the bulletin board or call the church office to register. Please bring $10 to pay at the door.
“Whether you eat, drink or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31





BOOK CLUB:  
Our next book discussion will be on Wednesday, March 1st @ 7:00pm here at church.  The book we will be reading is “The Man Who Could Move Clouds” by Ingrid Rojas Contreras. “After an accident causes amnesia, Ingrid Rojas Contreras travels with her mother to Columbia seeking family memories. What they find in this poetic memoir is a complicated inheritance of history and magic.” Hope to see everyone in March for fun, fellowship and discussion.
 



MEN’S GROUP:  
On Thursday, March 9th at 6:30pm the men will gather for a potluck dinner. Jeff Zullo will speak on “Empowering and Engaging Students through Service-Learning.” He will share methods and stories about young adults connecting their academics to meaningful volunteer work. Jeff is director and social studies chair at North Olmsted High School where the SITES Program members have modeled and developed service-learning in the region and U.S. Everyone is invited to hear Jeff’s informative presentation.

 

 
GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER:
Rockport All Church Information, and Year End 2022 Financial Reports can be found here or in the church office.  



REMINDER:
Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 - 2:00pm and Fridays from 8:00 - 1:00pm.  
Rev. Don's office hours are Tuesday and Thursdays from 11:00 - 1:00pm



CONFERENCE AND DISTRICT NEWS:

New Episode of Storyboard: Faith Witness Transformation Podcast

Click the image above to go to the Storyboard Podcast homepage.
On that page click the play button within the player window to listen to the latest episode.

Episode Three of our East Ohio Conference podcast series Storyboard: Faith Witness Transformation exploring what it means to Be UMC is titled “Influence, Connection & Impact: Nurtured by the Church, Invested in Reaching Others”. The episode features a conversation with Akron Centenary UMC lay person Cazzell Smith.

In his conversation with EOC Communications Specialist Brett Hetherington Smith shares the many ways The United Methodist Church and the Centenary congregation influenced his life as a youth and explores opportunities the church is taking to impact its community today.

The Storyboard: Faith Witness Transformation podcast is hosted on the Anchor platform of Spotify and is also posted on the homepage of the East Ohio Conference website and social media channels. Episode Four will post on Monday, February 27 and Episode Five will post Monday, March 13.

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Check out the conference website https://www.eocumc.com/
 

DISTRICT NEWS:
http://www.eocumc.com/northcoast/

United Methodists Continue to Support Refugees

Vermilion Grace has adopted a refugee family now living in a duplex in Amherst. Ihar Yaskevych wife Valeria and son Mark, one year old arrived on December 29. (see picture above) This family left Ukraine on March 12, 2022 with a two month old and spent time in shelters and temporary locations for nine months before finding a home in Amherst. Ihar speaks excellent English, has a work permit, and is interviewing for a job. 

Avon, Grafton, Beldon United Methodist churches as well as residents at Wesleyan Meadows and Wesleyan Village continue to support eight other families. The need for continued financial support is great. Groceries and person hygiene items are needed on a regular basis. This is why we are reaching to other United Methodist churches for whatever help you can give.

If you reach out to your members gifts can be made through your church or checks made payable to Wesleyan senior Living Foundation and sent to Bill McFadden 5417 Goldenrod Circle, Sheffield Village, OH 44035. 

Any questions you have will be answered. Call (440-879-1018).

Thank you for what you have done in the past. Anything done now will be gratefully appreciated.
 

 

ROCKPORT HAPPENINGS!

 

 

Calendar of Events:

Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 
     8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
    10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Stream (Rev. Laurie Bruce preaching)

Monday, Feb. 20, 2023
    5:30pm - Healthy Eating Cooking Demo & Dinner Club
 
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023
    5:30pm – Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023
     7:00pm – Ash Wednesday service

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023
     6:00pm – Soup and Lenten Prayer/Devotion
 
Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 
     9:45am – Al-Anon
 
Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 
     8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
    10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Stream
 
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023
    5:30pm – Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
     6:30-8:00pm – Good News Kids and M & M’s
     7:00pm – Book Club

Thursday, March 2, 2023
     7-9:00pm – Prayer Shawl Ministry
 
Friday, March 3, 2023 
     9:45am – Al-Anon
 
Sunday, March 5, 2023 
     8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
    10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Stream (Communion)
 
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
    5:30pm – Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday, March 8, 2023
     6:30-8:00pm – Good News Kids and M & M’s

Thursday, March 9, 2023
     6:30pm – Men’s Group Potluck (All are welcome to hear presentation by Jeff Zullo)
 
Friday, March 10, 2023 
     9:45am – Al-Anon
 
 

 
Prayer List: 

(please fill out a prayer card in pews, email church office or call to add to this list)

NEW THIS WEEK
Judy Watkins, has recovered from covid and is now at home (South Carolina). Prayers for her health and mobility issues due to Parkinson’s and for her caregivers.  Mother of Beckie Zullo
 
ONGOING PRAYERS
Prayers for Tabitha and children after the sudden passing of George, 39-year-old husband/father.  Requested by the Wilkensons
Nick, prayers for our friend who just got bumped up on the list for a heart transplant. Requested by Krissi Kahoun and Jeff Knapp
Alma, 49-year-old, just diagnosed with 3 two-inch brain tumors and stage 4 lung cancer.  Friend of the Romer’s
Prayers for the many shootings in our country and for loved ones struggling with mental health.  Requested by Dan Bryant
Becky, recovering from surgery and other health concerns. Daughter of Debbie DeArmon
Nancy Geyer, health concerns
Anne Murray, injured in a skiing accident.  Niece of Ann DeCrane
Lynn Burris, 4th back surgery.  Brother-in-law of Beverly Cavanah
Kevin Mainwaring, prayers he will find his way home.  Nephew of Mary Mainwaring
Ema Rollins, recovering from a fall
Vicki Moenich, reoccurrence of cancer
David Stephan, prayers and healing while undergoing cancer treatment
Pattie Sinnes, prayers for strength and healing for her health concerns
Tom Schultz, diagnosed with brain atrophy.  Good friend of the Wilkenson’s
Dave Clinton, health concerns
Debra, cancer returned for third time.  Friend of Lynn Wilkenson
Elsie Gaewsky, prayers for healing and strength
Betty Jones, prayers for healing
Erna Guia, prayers for healing
Katie Patton, single mom of 3 with stage 4 liver cancer. Requested by the Wilkinson’s 
Jan Tietje, medical concerns
 
THANK YOU
Thank you, prayer shawl ladies, for the beautiful shawl.  It has brought me comfort during my recent health concerns.  Doug MacMillan
 
I want to thank all the good people of Rockport for all your prayers and cards. It really means a lot.  Bless you, Diana Nally
 
SYMPATHY
Family and friends of Marguerite Beam, who passed into life eternal on Feb. 1. Member of Rockport
 
Family and friends of Bill Bowers, who passed into life eternal on Jan. 17th.  Member of Rockport
 
Family and friends of Todd Zwilling, who passed into life eternal on Jan. 14th.  Friend of Krissi Kahoun & Jeff Knapp
 

 

News from our Youth
and Children's Ministries

YOUTH:
YOUTH DISCUSSION GROUP series:  
We will gather for dinner & Discussion Once a month. Variety of topics, from school to friends to problems we face, to how it all fits into God’s plan… 
JOIN US all school year! 

February:
Saturday, Feb 25th 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.   
JOIN US this month for our discussion series, walking tacos, and Underground Church game afterwards!
 
WE NEED EASTER HELP! (It’s not as far away as you think!)
LOCK-IN to write our Easter Sunrise Service!
Friday, March 10th at 6:30 p.m. to Saturday, March 11th – pick-up time, 10:30 am!
Food, Fun, and collaboration! When we are finished writing the service, underground church and games/free time. 
 
MID-WEEK MISSIONS!
Once a month, Youth will gather for a mission project. Some will be able to be done in one night, some over the course of a few weeks, some will be off-sight! We hope that you will be able to join us once a month for our Mission Work!
 
Cabinet News: 
*ANYONE who wishes to buy things for the cabinet, we have some money in the budget, please purchase and bring your receipt with you to be reimbursed!  

CHILDREN AND YOUTH:
WEDNESDAYS:
Good News Kids! 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Come and join in on the fun! Eat dinner together, activities, music, art, games… and FUN! 
4 yrs old through 6th graders! 
We need 7th through 12th helpers! (I will feed you haha) 

THERE WILL BE NO GOOD NEWS KIDS ON ASH WEDNESDAY, Feb 22nd!!! 

March Dates: 
Wednesday, March 1st – Making our own dinner!
Wednesday, March 8th – Lenten lesson and fun!
Wednesday, March 15th – Project!
Wednesday, March 22nd – Easter lesson and fun!
 
THERE WILL BE NO GOOD NEWS KIDS FOR SPRING BREAK ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: 
Wednesday, March 29th
Wednesday, April 5th
Wednesday, April 12th
 
WE ARE BACK on Wednesday, April 19th!
 

 

FEBRUARY CHILDREN & YOUTH BIRTHDAYS:
(If you do not see your child age 0-17th's birthday, please notify the church office.)

FEB. 11   MAREN BURNETT
FEB. 12    LONDON HOVER
FEB. 21    HARPER WASHIO