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The mission team has return from our mission trip to Haiti. The trip was both emotionally and physically stimulating and draining. However, the one thing that stood out above all else was the resilience of the people and their deep understanding and comprehension of Paul's words in Romans 5: 1-6:
Coming up in Worship
March 7, 2010 (Third Sunday of Lent)
Communion
"The GPS of Life: Loving Your Enemies"
Pastor Doug Johns brings the message from Matthew 5:43-48
Sermon On The Mount: Jesus teaches us to love those God loves.What is it to love those who love you?
Music . . . .
8:20 Celebration Singers
9:40 Praise Band
11:00 Brass Choir, Covenant Choir
Serving This Week in Worship
Acolytes: (8:20) Sophie Galyon (11:00) Kate Funderburk and Eric Stockman
Bridge Worship Host: Beth Hill
Liturgist: (8:20) Tracey Stokely (11:00) Britt Raymond
Gathering Place: Dave Smith's Sunday School Class and Terri Anderson
Ambassadors: (8:20) Denny Billman and Paul Isakson (9:40) Cathy Janning (11:00) Jean Muetzel, Larry Verdier and Barb Zeh
Pasta/Wi Board Game Party. Friday, March 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Millisor Residence, 4236 Maxwell Drive. Kristin Millisor: Host Childcare at church(6-9 p.m.) by reservation to
. Please bring a pasta dish, salad, or dessert and your favorite board game. We hope that you can join us! Please RSVP to
Please help support UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). Gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing lay the foundation of all of UMCOR's work by covering the costs of doing business. This means all gifts designated to specific programs can go 100% to those programs because UMCOR's basic expenses are covered. Please give generously.
Calling all women interested in finding out more about United Methodist Women.Join us for a get together on Friday morning, March 5 (9:30 a.m.) in the Parlor for light refreshments and coffee/tea. Free childcare is available upon request to Susie Taylor (
). Come warm up to UMW and make new friends who want to support you and join you on your spiritual journey. Feel free to bring a friend. It is never too late to join a small group that will meet monthly. Hope to see you there.If you have questions, contact Pam Senefeld, Membership & Outreach (791-5042 or
).
Mother/Daughter Circle willmeet on March 28 (2:00-4:00 p.m.) at the church.Christa DeRosia willteach us how to make her delicious bread!!! So bring your aprons, your appetite and we'll meet you in the kitchen. This will be a fun time!! Please contact Laura Laughlin if you are interested in attending (
or 984-1841).Hope to see you there.
Hannah Circle will meet on Tuesday, March 16 (9:30 a.m.).Join us in the parlor to learn more about "foods from the Bible."If you have questions, contact Bonnie Nesbitt (791-8448 or (
).Childcare is available by reservation to Susie Taylor (791-3142 ext. 29).
Back by popular demand, Mark and Ann Combs will facilitate "Fireproof Your Marriage" . We will begin with a (optional) movie preview of "Fireproof," on March 26, 2010 at 7:00p.m. in the chapel of Church of the Saviour. The first class meeting will be Sunday, March 28, 2010 (7:00-8:30p.m.)
Please click onto Adult Education Classes for more detail!
Daytime Knitting Group meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays (1:30 p.m.).Knitters of all skill levels are invited to join us.Bring your own project or use our supplies.If you have questions, contact Bonnie Nesbitt (791-8448 or
).
Ruth Circle will meet on Thursday, March 11 (10:30 a.m.). Meet at the church to carpool. We will learn more about the history of our country and our city when we visit the William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 2038 Auburn Ave. An animatronic robot version of Taft's son, Charlie, will talk about growing up Taft. Lunch afterward. Call Ellen Walker (984-4569) if you have questions or to let her know you are coming.
Esther Laird Circle will meet March 16 (11:30 a.m.) in Room 11. Hostesses will be Ellen Mains and Mary Jane Schipper. Devotions will be given by Jean Gerhardt.
Lydia Circle will meet on Wednesday, March 10 and 24 (5:30-7:00 p.m.) in the Parlor. We knit, crochet, quilt, etc. We make prayer shawls for people going through an illness or a tough time. We also crochet scarves for college age orphans. We would be happy to teach you how! Please join us any time. For more information call Sue Brooks (754-0924). Childcare is available on Wednesday evenings.
Susanna Wesley Circle will meet Monday, March 15 (6:30 p.m.)in the Youth Lounge to assemble our Easter Baskets for the Blue Ash Nursing Home.We'll have some pizza or snacks of sorts to nibble on. Everyone is welcome to come help put the baskets together-more hands will get the job done quicker! If you have questions, contact Easter Basket Coordinator Nancy Skirvin (791-3142).NOTE CHANGE OF MEETING DAY AND TIME!
Breakfast with the Easter Bunnyis coming soon-March 27 (9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon). Once again, we will invite our church family and the community for a morning of Easter fun. There will be clowns, live animals, pancake breakfast, an Easter craft, bounce house, pictures with the bunny, games, and a gigantic Easter Egg Hunt!Breakfast will be served from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Easter Egg hunts will begin at 11:30 with the youngest children going first.There will be door prizes as well!
Friday Fun Night (formally called Kids Night Out)March 12th (6:00-9:00 p.m.) for children aged 18 months-6th gradeTheme: Get Ready for Spring and St Patrick's Day Fun!The evening will be filled with crafts, games, snacks, fellowship and fun! Sign up on the Children's Ministry bulletin board or register online at www.cos-umc.org.The cost is $10 for one child, $15 for families, and $5 for friends. Please register by Wednesday, March 10th
Mission Maniacs-March 14th (12:00 noon-2:00 p.m.) in room 6 and 2This month we will turn our attention to the upcoming Breakfast and the Easter Bunny. The kids will help stuff, tape and count the plastic egg donations for the Easter Egg Hunt, they will fill 400 goody bags for the children that attend this event and they will help put together an Easter devotion booklet.In addition to hands on ministry, the kids that attend Mission Maniacs will also have lunch and time for fellowship together. Donations of plastic eggs and wrapped candy are appreciated!
God's Big, Big World for children 20 months-5 years old will now be offered on Thursday
mornings. Does your child enjoy singing and dancing? How about puppets and games? During this class, kids will learn how to praise and worship our Big, Big, God. Kids will sing and dance to
songs, enjoy puppet skits, and play games while learning simple Bible truths…snacks will be included
too!. Advanced Registration Required. Cost: $10 for one child; $15 for families.
Class time: 9:00-11:30. Instructor: Susie Taylor and the Early Christian Education Staff.
Veggie Tales and Friends for children 20 months through 5 years old will now be offered
on Wednesdays.
This class will teach the children Bible lessons through watching a Veggie Tale show,
completing crafts and activities that tie into the main theme of the lesson. Children will also be
provided with a snack. Advanced Registration Required. Cost: $10 for one child; $15 for families. Class time: 9:00-11:30. Instructor: Christina Coyle and the Early Christian Education Staff
Kids Day Out-Tuesday Mornings (9:00 a.m.-11:30 A.M). Lunch Bunch (11:30-12:30)Tuesday Afternoons (12:30-3:00 P.M)This program is open to children 6 months-Kindergarten. Each week has its own theme. Children have the opportunity to make crafts, play games, and enjoy a snack while having fun with their "Kids Day Out" friends.
Celebrating our Stewardship
Attendance (February 28) . . . 448
February Financial Information - 1/1/2010 - 2/28/2010
February Budgeted Commitments . . . $88,236
January 1-February 28 Budgeted Commitments . . . $189,364
February Commitments Received . . . $84,028
January 1-February 28 Actual Commitments Received . . . $211,700
District & Conference Missional February Giving: $11,547
District & Conference Missional February Budgeted Giving: $11,547
For more detail, please contact the church office at 791-3142 or email
