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- 1. Epworth United Methodist Church 3061 Lincoln Way W. Massillon OH 44647 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED DATED MATERIAL JUNE/JULY 2022 The June/July 2022 Newsletterof Epworth United Methodist Church Worship Time: Sunday 9:30 am Online at www.massillonepworthumc.com Sermons for June and July June 5—Communion; Pentecost Sunday “May The Force Be With You!”; Acts 2:1-21; Romans 8:14-17; John 14:8-17 June 12—Trinity Sunday ”And The Story Never Ends!”; Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 June 19—Father’s Day ”The Still Small Voice”; I Kings 19:1-18; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-29 June 26—”Follow Me!”; 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62 July 3—Communion; Welcome Pastor Linda! Dear Epworth Saints, I am overjoyed that God has led the Bishop to appoint me to your church! I truly look forward to not only meeting all of you but also getting to know you, as it is my belief that the Spirit works best with people in relationships! I have read your April/May edition of the Echo and was very excited to see the various ways you serve the Lord! Your church has made an impact on the community that would really be missed if you didn't have those ministries, such as the Grocery GiveAway! As we soon come together as a faith family; we pray for the well-being of your beloved Pastor Les and his wife. In addition, we pray for the new path that God will reveal to us in His time! In Christ's Love, Pastor Linda Slutz
- 2. Pastor’s Pen “FAREWELL ADDRESS!” 2Corinthians 13:11 “Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.” These are Paul’s words to the believers at Corinth. This is a difficult and divided time but we need to do what Paul told these fellow believers. I had anticipated remaining as your pastor until the parting and disassociation of some clergy and congregations from the United Methodist Church. I came to Epworth and was asked to spend one year with you—well it now has been six years. But my own health issues have made it clear to me that this is the time that I need to “retire” for the third and final time, although it is not classified as another retirement—it is labeled “Concluding Ministry!” I will no longer be serving as the pastor of a congregation, however I will not be “Concluding Ministry!” There still will be places and ways for me to serve. It has been a wonderful experience! I am glad that Epworth is such a committed and strong group of Christian believers. It has been my honor and privilege to have served with you during this time. I pray that you may continue to succeed and grow in your faith and your commitment to Jesus Christ as a congregation. I will be praying for you all and Pastor Linda Slutz. May God continue to bless you to be a blessing! 2 Corinthians 13:13 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. Rev Les Peine Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, will offer affordable, non- invasive and painless health screenings at Epworth Unit- ed Methodist Church on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. A package of five screenings to identify risk for stroke, heart disease and other chronic conditions will be of- fered. These 5 vital screenings take 60-90 minutes to com- plete. Register by calling toll free 1-888-653-6441, text the word "circle" to 797979 or online at https:// llsa.social/HS MUSICAL NOTES Thank you CHOIR for being in worship each week & for special services from September through May! You are loved and appreciat- ed! During June, July & August we will welcome soloists or groups to share their vocal, instru- mental or dance gifts as we worship. Robin Schumacher is coordinating the special music schedule. Please see Robin if you would like to volunteer! One special note: The CHOIR will sing on JUNE 26. Rehearsal at 8:40 a.m. Make a joyful noise to the Lord………… Marie 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 Bruce Lockwood 330.309.6506 Usher Allen Hendriks 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 Alyce Ripple 330.832.5216 SPR Chair Debbie Scheetz 330.477.3895 Finance Rod Deitz 330.837.1651 Lay Leader Debbie Scheetz 330.477.3895 Stewardship Day Care Board Bryan Stuck 330.309.1900 A big thank you to all the members of EUMC for your many prayers, love and support during Barb Dillen’s medical difficulties. Her church family was incredibly important in her life and brought her great comfort, not only during her illness, but in the 80+ years as a mem- ber of the congregation. Blessings to All—The Barb Dillen Family Thank you to everyone who helped with the Rummage Sale. We earned $742.65. Some of the proceeds were used to purchase new tables. The items that did not sell were donated to ICan Hous- ing which assists homeless people in Stark County to find housing and the Tuslaw Lions Club.
- 3. . Preschool Themes 6/6 FourSeasons 6/13 Sports/Father’s Day 6/20 Insects 6/27 Fourth of July/Flags/USA 7/4 In the Ocean 7/11 All Kinds of Colors/Rainbows 7/18 Fun at the Circus 7/25 Down on the Farm Preschool A June—Beach and Ocean July—Fairs and Festivals Infant/Toddler Concepts June—Senses July—Beach/Ocean/4th of July UPCOMING EVENTS July 4—Day Care Closed Summer Staff Director—Theresa Lemon Infants—Megan Harris; Alexis Sexton Tod A— Ashley Lechleiter, Brooke Coleman Tod B— Angela Hall; Danielle Sunderman Pres A—Gale Bailis, Jocelyn Will March Pres B—Mary Krider, Robin Shaw School Agers—Cassidy Higgins “FRIENDS OF GOD” Sunday, July 17-Thursday, July 21 6:15-8:30 p.m. Ages 4-6th grade Registration forms are available NOW in the office, in this ECHO or from Marie & Linda. Mark your calendars! Invite your grandkids and neighbor kids! Let’s fill the hall! Teens and adults who would like to help, please let Marie or Linda know. Item needed for our Service Project: “Dollar Tree ($1.25) Size” bottles of dish detergent Item needed for a craft project: 25 empty & clean (labels removed) 16 oz peanut butter type jars If you would like to support VBS with a donation to purchase snacks, craft and program items, please see Marie or Linda. Questions about kids or youth programs or activities, please contact Marie at 330-837-1651, text 330-754-9443 or email msenften1@yahoo.com. Community Outreach Meals & Groceries Our May 15th Community Outreach Meal and Grocery Give-away brought lots of sunshine and blessings! 132 meals were served and 48 households were provided with groceries that day. We enjoyed fel- lowship with each other as we worked together to prepare and serve the food AND as we greeted the folks who came in vehicles, by bicycle and on foot to receive the food. Thank you to EVERYONE who helped with this outreach by donating food, funding or time! The next Community Outreach Meal and Grocery Give-away will be Sunday, July 24. We will get out the grill to cook hamburgers and hotdogs that day. The menu will also in- clude baked beans, chips, watermelon and cookies. We will have sign-up sheets ready mid-June for meal item and grocery donations. An announcement will be made during worship. We will need buns for the burgers and hotdogs, cans of beans, watermelons, cookies and little bags of chips. Monetary donations will purchase the meat, peanut but- ter & jelly, bread and paper products. If you would like to pick up items for grocery bags as you find things on sale or would like to spread out when you purchase them, here is what we ask for your bags to contain: canned meat (tuna, chicken, etc.) 2 cans of vegetables 2 cans of fruit box of cereal or oatmeal 2 cans soup with meat OR 2 cans of pasta with meat granola/breakfast bars OR packs of snack crackers rice OR noodles OR boxed mashed potatoes (a loaf of bread, peanut butter & jelly are purchased with donations and added to your bags) ***Brown bags are available at the church Future dates are September 18 and November 20. Thank you for your generosity and caring! Linda & Marie
- 4. FINANCIAL REPORT CHURCH 04/1/2022 Balance Fwd. $6,822.23 Receipts$7,623.08 Total In- come $14,445.31 Expenses $4,596.64 04/30/2022Balance $9,848.67 SAVINGS ACCOUNTS 04/30/2022 EOC Credit Union $1,222.99 EOC Credit Union $18,105.59 FARMERS Savings $37,549.63 Total $56,878.21 BUILDING EXPANSION 04/01/202Balance Fwd. $ 234.72 Pledges $1,537.21 Church 650.00 Total Income $2,421.93 Payment $2,115.06 Extra on Principal 92.21 04/30/2022Balance $ 214.66 04/30/2022 $ 72,349.62 Loan Balance 4/30/2022 July Birthdays 7/2 Tom Baker 7/2 Merrie Jo Wadian 7/6 Chad Nodo 7/6 Larry Hinson 7/7 Kylie Johnson 7/10 Nikann Charney 7/12 Rachel Stanford 7/13 Larry Henderson 7/13 Darlene Arner Kieffer 7/13 John Labriola 7/13 Breanna Woods Snyder 7/15 Hal DeCeuster 7/15 Nate Lockwood 716 Nathan Cox 7/16 Dan Stipe 7/17 Melissa Baker 7/17 Janice Dillen 7/19 Norma Cox 7/20 Mark Carter 7/22 Skyler Ramsey 7/22 Christy Schumm 7/23 Sasha Stuck 7/25 Jim Krichbaum 7/26 Dianna Johns 7/30 Scott DeLuca July Anniversaries 7/01 Doug & Vicki Nichols 7/09 Alan & Kim Stanford 7/13 Bryan & Frances Stuck June Birthdays 6/2 Sam Krichbaum 6/4 Kim Mortland 6/7 Patrick Kerr 6/9 Allie Jones 6/11 Carol White 6/21 Daphne Brickey 6/22 Michael Charney 6/23 Justin Derheimer 6/25 Debbie Bushmire 6/29 Brian Krichbaum June Anniversaries 6/2 Bryan & DeAnna Cox