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September/October 2015
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The Echo
September/October 2015
Newsletter of Epworth United Methodist Church
Worship Time: Sunday 9:30am
Sermons for September and October
September 6: Service of Holy Communion, Sermon: “Following God When life Stinks” Jonah 1
September 13: Rally Day, New Fashioned Tent Revival, Sermon: “Snakes Alive!” Numbers 21: 4-9
John 3:14-21
September 20: Sermon: “Be Prepared” Matthew 25”1-13
Begin Series, “Tales of Terror from the Bible”
September 27: “Great Samuel’s Ghost” I Samuel 28: 1-25
October 4: World Communion Sunday, “Can These Bones Live?” Ezk 37:1-28
October 11: “The Hand without a Body” Daniel 5:1-31
October 18: Guest Speaker: Rev. Ken Price
October 25: “An Army of Demons” Mark 5:1-17
Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, September 9,
at 9:30 a.m. We will finish our study on I Corinthians
beginning with Chapter 14.

Pastor’s Pen
Church Office Hours 9 am—Noon, Monday-Friday contact Frances.
Please call the office if you or a family member are to be hospitalized, are
under a doctor’s care, need a pastoral visit. When admitted, please inform
the hospital of your church affiliation.
Pastor Carolyn’s Home #330.494.5653 Cell#330.904.3075
Prayer Line—Barb Dillen: 330.705.9049 or 330.832.7253
It doesn’t seem possible, but slowly and quietly the long days of summer are giving way to the shorter cooler
days of autumn. I have always enjoyed the change that comes this time of year. The gardens have produced
their harvest so there’s no more picking beans and canning tomatoes. The lawn and flowers don’t need quit as
much attention and we can sit on the porch and listen to the chirping birds and chattering insects. It is a time
when nature shows itself in all of God’s glory as the trees change color and the sky is a brilliant cloudless blue.
Despite all the preparation to begin a new church year for me it has always been a time to be still and listen to
the quietness. It’s been a time to rest in the goodness of God.
Being still has not always been easy for me. There is always so much to do and so many things vie for my at-
tention that I don’t always take time to be still and relax in God’s presence. Fall is my reminder that in order
to be God’s servant I must make the time to listen before God, breathe in His goodness and draw upon His
strength.
I’m sure that many of you are the same way…we get so busy doing the things that need to be done that some-
times we forget the most essential detail of all and that is to find shelter in the living God. One of my go to
verses when I get anxious and need assurance is Zephaniah 3:17: “For the LORD your God has arrived to live
among you. He is a mighty savior. He will rejoice over you with great gladness. With his love, he will calm all
your fears. He will exult over you by singing a happy song.” (NLT)
This fall take time to get quiet before God and allow Him to rejoice over you. Let our Heavenly Father recharge
your batteries so you have the energy to go forward in His name. Listen for His happy song for He sings over
you with His love.
Peace and joy,
Pastor Carolyn
Thank You’s
Thank you to Larry Hinson for overseeing the Building Fund Account and taking the deposits to the bank.
Thank you to everyone who hosted Fellowship Hour this summer.
If you have questions about the following areas, contact
the people listed below:
Admin Board Nathan Lockwood 330.685.4199
Council on Min Alyce Ripple 330.832.5216
Trustees Sean Remley 330.837.8547
Usher Allen Hendricks 330.832.4850
Director of Music Marie Deitz 330.837.1651
Spirit Marie Deitz 330.837.1651
Joyful Noise Debbie Scheetz 330.477.3985
Youth Marie & Rod Deitz 330.837.1651
Prayer Line Barb Dillen 330.705-9049
SPR Chair Debbie Scheetz 330.477.3895
Finance Alice Fazzone 330.833.5521
Lay Leader Debbie Sheetz 330.477.3895
Stewardship Ray Kennedy 330.837.9522
Day Care Board Darrel Brinker 330.833.6486
Operation Christmas Child. We will be
packing shoeboxes for Samaritan's Purse.
Shoeboxes are due November 15. See
Alyce Ripple for details.
Fellowship Hall Rental—Cost is only $50.00 for members and
$250.00 for non-members. You will need to contact Frances from
9am to noon Mon– Friday to get a rental form & will be put on
the schedule when the deposit is made.
The Trustees are holding a Light-Bulb
Drive. In case you haven’t noticed,
several of the light bulbs in the Fel-
lowship Hall need to be replaced.
The Trustees would like to replace all of the
light bulbs and pay to have them done since
none of them are tall enough to reach the
ceiling. Suggested donation is $20; but any
and all donations are welcome Please just
mark it Light Bulbs.

Sunday School: Classes begin for ages 3-grade 6 on
September 20 following worship! Come to learn about
God and Jesus and the Bible and the list goes on!!!
Bible Buddies: We will be traveling “On the Roman
Road” this year. Each gathering is held from 5:30-7:30
p.m. and will include songs, a Bible story, a craft, snack
and games.
The schedule for this year is:
September 27
October 25
November 22
December 20
January 17
April 24
Kids Camp-In: March 12-13—Mark your calendars now!
Christmas Program: December 20
Children are precious to God! Jesus welcomed the chil-
dren! Children are an important part of our church
family. Can you take the step to bring the children in
your life to Bible Buddies? Can you share your faith
with a child by bringing them to worship? What can
YOU do ?
Questions about children’s programs? See Linda or
Marie.
Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, for to such
belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
THANK YOU to everyone who shared spe-
cial music over the summer months. And
thank you to Robin for scheduling them!
If you like to sing, you are welcome to sing
with one or both of our groups! No audi-
tion is necessary! Just a love of music and
a love of sharing the Word through music.
Spirit Praise is for youth grades 7-12 and
adults of all ages. We rehearse on Sunday
morning at 8:30 a.m.! If you play the gui-
tar or another instrument, we welcome you
also! Special rehearsals may be called as
needed.
Adult Choir is for adults of all ages,. Have
you sung with the choir in the past but
haven’t been there for awhile? Come back!
We rehearse on Sunday morning at 8:40
a.m.. Special rehearsals may be called as
needed.
Handbells will play several times through-
out the year. Don’t be worried that you
can’t read music! You will still be able to
play! Rehearsal times will be announced.
Children will sing several times during the
year also. Dates will be announced.
The music schedule coming up is:
September 6 - Special music
September 13– Special music for Rally Day
September 20 - Spirit Praise
September 27 - Spirit Praise
October 4 -Adult Choir
October 11– Adult Choir
October 18 - Adult Choir
October 25 - Spirit Praise
November 1—Adult Choir and Handbells
Make a joyful noise!
Marie
Sunday, November 1: All Saints’ Day
If you have lost a loved one, relative or
friend this past year we would like to hon-
or his/her life at our All Saints’ Day Ser-
vice. Please notify Frances in the office
Monday –Friday between 9:00am and noon. We will
light a candle in memory of your
loved one and present a rose in
his/her honor.
Keys, Keys, Keys!
Who has the keys?
Are you a committee chair?
Do you need church keys?
We need to get a handle on exactly
who has keys to our buildings.
If you have keys, please make a list of
the keys that you have and give it to
Frances as soon as possible.
Youth group is open to all youth in grades 7-12. We
offer times of Bible study, worship, service projects,
mission, fun and fellowship. We welcome youth from
many schools and many parts of the county! We wel-
come youth as they are and where they are on their
faith journey. No requirements…..no conditions.
FISHTANK is held on Wednesdays during the school
year from 7-9:00 p.m. All Youth grades 7-12 are wel-
come to come! We sometimes have older “kids,” or
young adults, who drop in, and that’s okay too! It is a
time for fellowship, fun and growing closer to each
other and to God. The FishTank schedule for Septem-
ber –November is: September 2, September 16, Sep-
tember 30, October 7, October 21, November 4, No-
vember 18.
Sunday School for Youth will begin on September 20
following worship in the Youth Room. It is a time for
studying the Bible, learning about the United Method-
ist Church and growing together.
We will be helping with the children’s Bible Buddies
gatherings again this year. The first two are Septem-
ber 27 and October 25.
The Youth will be planning for worship, a retreat,
fund-raising, mission projects and more in September.
We are looking forward to a great year!
Growing together on our faith journeys….
Rod & Marie
Come to the Parlor following worship for cof-
fee and conversation (& maybe donuts!) dur-
ing the Sunday School hour, beginning
September 20. This is a NEW opportunity for
you! You will determine the direction of the
group! If you have children, take them to Sunday
School class and join us in the parlor. If you
don’t have children, just come to the parlor! We
are looking forward to growing this group!
-a family friendly event-
Canton Calvary Mission
Concert, Dinner & Auction
Tickets $25/
person
BBQ Buffet
Pulled Pork, Chicken,
Sweet Italian Sausage,
Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans,
Salad, Dessert
Age 10 & under $10
Clay’s Park Resort
Settlers Pavilion
13190 Patterson St. NW
North Lawrence
Sunday, October 11
4:00—7:00 p.m.
3 Bands!
Silent Auction
Live Auction
(Bid on a
Blimp Ride!)
Tickets on sale August 24-October 1.
For tickets or more information- Call (330)454-8610. stop
by the Mission, 1345 Gibbs Ave NE, Canton or see Marie.

The Day Care Staff is ready for Fall events to begin. Preschool classes
will resume Sept. 8, 2015.
Preschool activities are from 9:00a.m.-11:30am
Open House will be held Monday Oct. 19th. This is a wonderful time
for parents to get to know the Staff.
Epworth Day Care Staff
2015-2016
Director Mrs. Theresa Lemon
Infants Mrs. Roberta Rickett
Mrs. Rosalie Hodgson
Mrs. Carolyn Staver
Toddler A Ms. Emily Gardner
Toddler B Ms. Lauren Kibler
Ms. Cathy McKinney
Pres A Ms. Rebecca Richardson
Mrs. Marcia Paul
Ms. Jeanna Ardman
Pres B Mrs Mary Krider
Ms. Robin Shaw
Sub Ms. Amanda Beitel
Ms. Bethany McClintock
Mrs. Toni Richardson
Mrs. Ashley Slabaugh
Cook Mrs. Lisa Shreffler
THEMES INFANT/TODDLERS
Sept. 7—Who Am I 1, Red, Circle
Sept. 14—Calendar Days 2, Orange, Square
Week—Month
Sept. 21—Safety Week 3, Yellow, Triangle
Sept. 28—Manners 4, Green, Rectangle
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept 7—Labor Day. Day Care Closed
Sept 8—Preschool Begins
Oct 19—Open House
Oct 30—Halloween Party
Nov 24—Thanksgiving Feast
Nov 26-27—Day Care Closed
Dec 7-10—Santa ‘s Secret Shop
Dec 18—Christmas Party
Dec 21-31—Day Care Only
Dec 24—Day Care Closes early at 3:00 pm.
Dec 25—Day Care Closed
Thank You for Serving
September
Invocation Greeters Head Usher Mission Prj Calvary Mission
9-6 Youth Allen Hendricks Soup
9-13 George & Marcia Emmert
9-20 Bonnie Kerr
9-27 Alice Brunckhart Alice Brunckhart
October
Invocation Greeters Head Usher Mission Prj Calvary Mission
10-4 Youth Allen Hendricks Pasta
10-11 Larry Hinson
10-18 REMEMBER TO SIGN-UP TO BE A GREETER OR TO DO THE INVOCATION
10-25
FINANCIAL REPORT
CHURCH
07/01/2015Balance Fwd. $12,717.44
Receipts 7,399.75
Total Income $20,117.19
07/31/2015Expenses $7,874.41
Balance $12,242.78
BUILDING EXPANSION
07/01/2015Balance Fwd. $114.23
Pledges $ 982.00
Church $ 1,500.00
Total Income $ 2,496.23
Expenses $ 2,435.35
Refund for Hall Rent $ 50.00
Balance $ 92.87
07/01/2015Loan Balance $ 237,258.31
07/31/2015Payment on Principal $ 1,613.30
07/31/2015Loan Balance $ 235,645.01
Hall payment has been reduced from $2,604.33 to
$2,453.35
September Birthdays
9/3 John Paulus
9/3 Rich Mortland
9/3 Timothy Kelley
9/5 Brandy Miller
9/5 Courtney Miller
9/15 Jacquie Burtt
9/16 Jessica Staley
9/16 Morgan Williamson
9/16 Emma Woods
9/22 Barb Remley
9/22 Diane Shane
9/26 Ron Moore
9/27 Charlene Worrall
9/28 Alice Brunckhart
9/28 Seth Brickey
9/29 Bonnie Kerr
9/29 Ben Krichbaum
9/30 Jeannette Birkich
September Anniversaries
9/16 Roberta & Brian Miller
9/19 Vicki & Larry Henderson
9/21 George & Marcia Emmert
October Birthdays
10/1 Elaine Legrom
10/2 Winona Weaver
10/4 Marie Deitz
10/5 Sandi Schoener
10/6 Sue Easterly
10/9 Bill Weaver
10/12 Jeff Brickey
10/12 Daniel Amstutz
10/17 Alison Williamson
10/19 Sam Nodo
10/23 Alice Fazzone
10/23 Katie Burtt
10/25 Gracie Kelley
10/29 Mitch Krichbaum
10/31 Mona Schultz
October Anniversaries
10/3 Diane & Lester Shane
10/5 Rod & Marie Deitz
10/12 Carolyn & Rodney Nichols
10/13 Ray & Barb Kennedy
10/16 Hal & Nikki DeCeuster