March Sermon Series:
The Journey to the Cross:
If It Wasn’t For the Women
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS
THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH:
SPRING FORWARD
THE ROCKPORT MEN’S GROUP
will meet on Thursday, March 19th at 6:30 pm at the church for a potluck dinner. There will be a great meal and time for fellowship. Come and enjoy this special time together.
COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT:
Saturday, March 28th at 1:00pm. There will be snacks, prizes, crafts, games, and The Easter Egg Hunt. Please consider helping or donating items for this event. Drop donations at the church in tub labeled Easter goodies by Sunday, March 22nd. Sign-up sheet is posted to help and donate.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, March 29th (Palm Sunday):
After our 9:30am worship service, all are invited to a pancake breakfast with homemade buttermilk pancakes, sausage, eggs, and fruit in Wesley Hall. There is no charge but donations will be accepted. Please let Diana Leitch know if you are willing to help.
POTLUCK MEAGER MEAL AND MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE:
Please join us on Thursday, April 2nd at 5:30pm for a soup and bread meal, followed by a 7:00pm worship service, with choir singing and communion. Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus Christ’s Last Supper with his disciples and reminds us of the importance of humility, selflessness, and service to others. Sign-up sheet is posted for the meager meal to attend, make soup, bring bread or butter.
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.
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, March 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
A Call to Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
Beloved sisters and brothers in Christ,
As we witness the widening conflict across the Middle East, our hearts are heavy. In times such as these, we turn first to prayer. Scripture reminds us, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9).
We are not powerless in moments of turmoil. We are called to pray – for peace, for protection, and for the preservation of every life precious to God. I invite you to join in prayer:
- for peace to prevail across the Middle East.
- for every life to be protected.
- for families living in fear to be sheltered in God’s mercy.
- for leaders to be guided toward wisdom and restraint.
Beloved, let us remain awake in prayer – in our congregations, in our homes, and in the quiet of our hearts. May Christ, our Peace, guard the nations and steady our spirits.
A Prayer for Peace
God of mercy and compassion,
you are the source of life and the guardian of every soul.
We grieve the violence unfolding in our world.
We tremble for families living under the threat of war.
Protect every life, O God.
Shield the innocent.
Restrain the powerful.
Transform the policies of nations,
so that they reflect your justice, mercy, and peace.
Grant wisdom to leaders.
Turn them toward diplomacy instead of destruction,
toward courage in reconciliation instead of pride in power.
Make us instruments of your peace.
Keep our hearts free from hatred.
Teach us to love beyond borders and beyond fear.
Through Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, we pray. Amen.
In Christ’s hope,
Bishop Hee-Soo Jung
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.
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