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The Monthly Newsletter of Huron United Methodist Church ∙ Issue 233 ∙ May 2018

The Huron

United Methodist

Church

338 Williams Street Huron, OH 44839-1639

church phone: 419-433-3984 Rev. J. Roger Skelley-Watts

email: pastor@huronumc.org

or revroger@frontier.com home phone: 440-963-0788

cell phone: 440-223-0765

This is probably my all-time favorite time of the year – how about you? Because I do believe that Springtime will arrive – even though the early, EARLY Easter on April 1st, plus the winter winds, cold and even snow flakes have continued to grip us in their icy fingers (how did those professional baseball players function at all on the field?). However, our snowbirds will fly back home from warmer climes to pop up in our pews once more like crocuses in the sunshine. Concluding two years of sharing, prayer, group-building, Bible study, service and worship together, I will have the privilege of laying my hands one last time upon the heads of the 2018 Confirmation Class, most of whom I’ve baptized. They will hold the bread and the cup to serve holy communion to their parents, families, and family of faith as new brothers and sisters in Christ.

Rev. Roger’s Reflections

by Rev. J. Roger Skelley-Watts

Inside

Senior Luncheon

Camp Good Grief

Graduation Sunday

Pastor Transition Update

2017 HUMC Charity

District Early Response Team

HUMC Quilt Connection

UM Camps

HYM & Confirmation Schedules

From Cory Pisano

Photo Gallery

Milestone Briefs

Native American Ministries

Red for Pentecost

HUMC Awarded

Notes and Thank Yous

Worship Plan, Ushers,

Acolytes, Greeters, Liturgists, Birthdays and

more…

Appropriately, Heritage Sunday falls on Pentecost this year of the Holy Spirit. Then, we’ll honor our Mothers, and special parents (biological/spiritual) who have shaped our lives with their love. Next, fresh-faced graduates will walk down the aisle, beaming with accomplishment and diplomas in hand. I will tear up along with their parents. Trinity Sunday, Memorial Sunday, Peace with Justice is our hope. As the eagles hatch and fly, the orioles and hummingbirds return, the warmth of May will be bittersweet as we bid farewell and welcome all at the same time. Peace and prayers,

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Senior Luncheon

The Senior Luncheon will meet on the third Thursday, May 17th at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Church. The program that day will be presented by Rev. Roger as he shares his collection of cartoons, some of which he created. After the program, Mike Lyons will give any interested persons a tour of the parsonage. The menu will be hamburger gravy on mashed potatoes, green peas (Rev Roger’s favorite), rolls and butter, and for dessert, strawberries and cream cake. The meal is catered by Janet Majoy and costs $7.00 per person. You make your reservation by signing the list in the Welcome Center of the Church or by calling Judi Graham at 419-433-5609 no later than Monday, May 14th. Come and enjoy the last Senior Luncheon program of our “minister of many interests” before his retirement.

Pastor Transition Update

All is going very well with the transition. Pastor Pamela has mentioned several times how pleased she is with the support she is receiving from our Church. She is very busy working with the two churches she currently pastors and is not all concerned about us. It is a great relief for her. She toured the Parsonage with Mike Lyons and is excited about it. Several appliances have been replaced including the washer and dryer, painting throughout the house and the windows have been replaced. Mike is planning an open house after the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. services early in June for the congregation to see what has been done. She selected our own George Ringle to handle the move of her household goods. They have been coordinating the dates and times and that is “moving” along well. She will be moving to Huron during the second week in June. Roger still has books and Cherub Chat items to give away. Keep these three dates in mind: June 11th is the retirement celebration for Roger at the East Ohio Annual

Conference in Lakeside, Ohio. He and Joan are hosting a reception that evening in their cottage. He will have more details. June 24th – one service at 9:00 a.m. This will be the parting service for Roger

and will be followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall. July 1st – one service at 9:00 a.m. This will be Pastor Pamela’s first service

with us. It too will be followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall. Remember that according to the Book of Discipline, we should not contact Roger for one year, starting July 1, 2018. This gives Pastor Pamela time to easily transition into her new role. Roger has shared how in one of his previous transitions the departing pastor remained an active member of the church and it made Roger’s new role difficult. If you have any questions, please contact Lance Beebe 419-515-1493 or Alyson Wilson 419-602-0705. The SPR Committee

Camp Good Grief

Camp Good Grief is a week-long day camp for children between the ages of 5 and 13, who have experienced a loss of any type, including loss by death, familial incarceration, divorce and separation, among others. The dates for camp at Osborn Park (the most local site) are June 11th-15th. Registration forms are available in the Welcome Center. The fee is $10.00. Other sites and dates are offered. See flyer on hall tack strip.

Graduation Sunday All High School and College graduates are invited to participate on Graduation Sunday, May 27th at our 10:00 service. If you have any students in your family graduating this May/June please let the Church Office know so we may celebrate their accomplishment by including them in our bulletin announcements. Please supply us with grad’s name, diploma/degree, and high school/college, and future plans, if known. Beth Hanson will be coordinating this event. Please contact her at 419-706-9019 with any questions.

Pastor Pamela with Rev. Roger and some of the transition team.

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HUMC Quilt Connection

Sew Days for this month are Fridays, May 4th & 18th 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. BYO Lunch. Our Monday night (business) meetings are on May 14th at 7:00 p.m. Bring any Show & Tell. All meetings are in the basement Youth Lounge. We welcome new members at any time with any skill level. Contact Cathi Dix at 419-433-5645 or quintquilt@aol.com to receive meeting email reminders.

A Unique Mission Opportunity Awaits You

Are you interested in helping those who have been devastated by floods, tornados, hurricanes, etc. If so, the East Ohio Firelands District has an incredible opportunity for you. My name is Dennis Dendinger and am the newly appointed Early Response Team Coordinator. I am working on putting together a list of people who would be interested in being part of a mission team that would help those who have been devastated by disasters within our communities, district, state, nation, and internationally. This could mean going into the field for 3 days to a couple of weeks, helping to organize flood buckets The Firelands District is in need of volunteers to help out with an Early Response Team (ERT). The purpose of the ERT teams of The United Methodist Church is not to lead Disaster Response efforts, but to assist as we are able, depending on the gifts and skills of the persons on our teams, and to provide emotional and spiritual support as an outgrowth of our discipleship. If you feel a calling to help others in their time of need, or to get more information please contact me:

Dennis Dendinger Firelands District Early Response Team Coordinator 419-357-5898 or email at dc3boys@hotmail.com and put ERT in the subject line.

Summer Fun

at UM Camps

It’s time to register!

Camp Aldersgate, Camp Asbury, and Camp Wanake each offer Summer Camps and year-round retreat facilities. Participants have incredible experiences while they make new friends, try new things, learn about God, learn about themselves, and then take it all home. Our goal is to provide comfortable settings and quality programs through which people can experience Christ’s love for them and all creation, and have the opportunity to share that love with others. We invite you to explore God’s greatest gift – “the Wonder of Nature” – with memorable camping and retreat experiences in East Ohio. Go to EOCSummercamps.org for more information or 330-499-3972, ext.

2017 HUMC Charity

All monies come from our generous congregation – our church family. Who handles our funding?

UMCOR: United Methodist Committee on Relief

Church Budget: specific charity donations in our church budget.

Mission Committee: 10 local charities*; individual families in need

Individual Appeals: missionaries, Special Sunday appeals, Moment for Mission appeals, etc.

Minister’s Discretionary Fund: Rev. Roger’s discretion. In 2017 we gave:

$10,723 – UMCOR

$860 – church budgeted giving $1,300 – local charities

$1,200 – families in distress

$1,500 – local appeals

$1,600 (with double match) – Meijer’s Simply Give for Helping Hands Food Pantry

Gifts for Christmas Tag Program Food donations to Huron Food Pantry by outside groups in exchange for

use of church building. *The 10 local charities are Abigail Ministries, Care and Share, Crossroads, Firelands Habitat for Humanity, Heartbeat of Sandusky, Huron Salvation Army Service Unit, Safe Harbour, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Victory Kitchen, and Young Life.

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Hello Everyone!

...Child sponsorship projects have been going smoothly. The students have been working hard and we’re quickly approaching the last third of projects that must be completed. These end of the year progress reports are just one of the many ways students interact with their sponsors abroad. Receiving updates on new events in your sponsored child’s life as well as loving messages is an incredible way to continue to stay connected with the Kids Alive ministry here in the Dominican Republic and also allows you to continue to encourage our students throughout the year. ...what incredible people I am surrounded by here in the DR. People who are whole heartedly invested in serving the Lord and fulfilling His purpose for their lives by serving His children. I am encouraged every day by these people and incredibly blessed to be working alongside them. They even made sure I felt loved on my birthday this week which meant the world to me as it is my first birthday not spent at home with friends and family. God continues to bless me and encourage me through the people He has placed in my life. I can’t thank Him enough for providing

www.kidsalive.org/corypisano Phone: (419) 366-4495

Blog Link: https://corypisano1.wixsite.com/forgotten-

such incredible people who support me on a daily basis which includes all of you who have had a major role in making all of this possible. Thank you again, and I’m looking forward to sharing about all the incredible work the service team will be accomplishing this week!

Cory Pisano Service Team Host & Sponsorship Coordinator

Shoe Drive

Do You Have Shoes You Don’t Really Need? The Kiwanis Club of Berlin Heights is collecting gently worn shoes to support micro enterprise in developing nations. A box will be placed near the grocery cart labeled “SHOES.” Boots, slippers, flip flops and shoes will be accepted. Deadline is June 1st. Questions: contact Barb Ringle 216-299-0916.

HYM & Confirmation

Schedules

Director: Beth Hanson, 419-706-9019 or granniebeth@hotmail.com.

Junior HYM Sunday, May 6th: Confirmation

Banquet/Rehearsal starts at 5:00 p.m. for all Jr. HYM families

Sunday, May 13th: Mother’s Day – no class this evening.

Sunday, May 20th: Confirmation!! Meet in Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m. sharp! Reception to follow service.

Sunday, May 27th: No class this evening.

Senior Huron Youth Ministries Sunday, May 6th: No meeting this

evening. Sunday, May 13th: Mother’s Day – no

meeting this evening. Sunday, May 20th: Lunch after 10:00

a.m. service then a movie at Cinemark Stadium, Sandusky. “A Quiet Place,” showtime – 12:15 p.m. matinee

Sunday, May 27th: Graduation Sunday – All graduates meet in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m. with caps and gowns. No HYM meeting this evening.

Remember that while we are taking a break from weekly Confirmation/HYM classes/meetings for the summer, we still have the River Fest Parking Lot Fundraiser to look forward to. This event supplies much of the monies we use to do our mission projects and activities during the year. Please plan to put in some volunteer time on Friday and/or Saturday evening, July 13th and 14th, for this worthwhile event. Youth Director Beth Hanson will be contacting parents to schedule.

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At the last weeks of LOGOS, Spring 2018: 1) & 2 ) Excitement with the Annual Fish Races; 3) Easter week dinner together; 4) final prayer circle. The many transformations of the Chancel during Holy Week: 5) Palm Sunday palms on Maundy Thursday; 6) Good Friday draped in black; 7) Easter Sunday with floral glory and Holy Communion. 8) The return of the butterflies and their symbolism for Spring, Easter, and New Life.

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Milestone Briefs

BIRTHS Austin Kyle Clayman, born 3/28/18

to Kristin (Kishman) & Mark Clayman.

PASSINGS James Corbett, 74, husband of

Ginny, on 4/15/18. Wilbur Ramsey, 97, widower of

Mary Ruth, on 4/22/18

WEDDINGS Linda Sue White & Rex Houseman,

Sr. on 4/28/18.

Native American Ministries Sunday Remembered Sunday, April 15, 2018, was a special day in the Methodist Church- Native American Ministries Sunday. I chose to share with the congregation of the Huron United Methodist Church that the Eagle feather is a visual and symbolic reminder of the Biblical realities of life and putting hope and faith in God. The feather reminds us of the reality and truth of God’s word – that if we put our faith in Jesus Christ, we can soar like Eagles amid life’s difficulties. Isaiah 40:30-31 says, Even youths grow tired end weary. and young men stumble and fell; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

I Thank Kshe’mnIto – By Bruce Molnar

May Kshe’mnIto the all mighty and powerful Great Spirit bless all who have entered this place for worship, to sing, pray, and to hear the word of God. I give Kshe’mnIto many thanks for our health, cheerfulness and those blessings that we’ve been provided. May the warm winds of Heaven soon blow gently on this part of Mother Earth. And may the Great Spirit see us safely back to our homes, families and loved ones. Keep us out of the Evil One’s way and on the right path to be with the Creator and the good spirits when we leave this world. And may Kshe’mnIto keep you and yours in a place where the rainbow always touches your shoulder. Ahow – (Amen)

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Migizi Yabwen (Eagle-Dreamer)

by Bruce Molnar (Podagon Patawatomi)

I feel very blessed to envision a soaring Eagle when I dream. The Eagle is a most regal and majestic raptor. When observed in flight at a perfect angle from Mother Earth, the sight of the Eagle projects a snowy-white, diamond-like brilliance which emanates from its head and tail plumes. Soaring and ascending, before spiraling in the sky – just as if it were dancing in a ceremonial ritual. Every day the Eagle soars to great heights on Father Sky – over vast distances at astounding speeds. Climbing, turning, searching and sailing along naturally. I appreciate the way Eagles demonstrate their strength and freedom. Gliding and descending all the while searching the terrain for prey to dive upon and snatch up, as well as evading potential hazards as the Eagle journeys safely back to its aerie. Eagles cannot only choose to fly in the calm ad bright blue skies on fine days, yet the Eagle must venture out of the nest in severe weather as well. Eagles must fly to survive, soaring to hunt prey successfully to deliver to its young eagles, before it provides for itself. The Eagle takes from Mother Earth only what is needed to care for its family to remain strong and to stay alive to be able to fly and soar again. The Eagle you see is truly a servant – a part of the Creator’s lifecycle. The Eagle is not thwarted by adversity – but fearless and determined in its purpose. The beauty of what the Eagle sees and knows will never be understood by any living people, but only by the Creator. The one the Bodewadmik (Potawatomi) know as Kshe’mnIto, the Great Spirit, God! Look to the Eagle for the many lessons it can teach all of us about life’s joys and struggles and give thanks to Kshe’mnIto, for the gift of the majestic and magnificent Eagle. Ahow – (Amen) © 2016 Migizi Yabwen – Eagle Dreamer by Bruce Molnar – Huron, Ohio 44839 USA. All rights reserved.

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Certificates Awarded to HUMC

Firelands District Superintendent Rev. Doulas Lewis has awarded HUMC certificates for 2017 accomplish-ments: 20 Professions of Faith and 100% District Apportionments/Shared Giving. (Pictured below.) Good job HUMC, go ahead and pat yourselves on the back! Praise the Lord!

Emergency Preparedness

Huron’s First Presbyterian Church is hosting an Emergency Preparedness Workshop on Wednesday, May 2nd at 11:15 a.m. in their Fellowship Hall. Officer Keith Lobsinger is the presenter and will cover such things as natural disasters and active shooter. A pizza lunch is included. Please RSVP to Rev. Deb Bowsher at 419-433-5018 so she can have an accurate head count.

Red for Pentecost

Wear red for Pentecost, and bring a red geranium for the church flower beds! Sunday, May 20th is Pentecost, the day we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, so be sure to wear red that Sunday. That Sunday, we will also be collecting red geraniums to use in the church flower beds as a symbol of the presence of the Holy Spirit surrounding our church. Bring your plants to the Sanctuary anytime the week prior to Sunday, May 20th.

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The Green Energy

Upgrade

...to LED lighting for the church has been completed. There are numerous old fluorescent and incandescent bulbs that still have life left in them, that the Trustees are offering to the congregation for free (many 4 ft fluorescent tubes). If you have need for some of these bulbs, feel free to take some home. They are in Room 11.

Coffee Hour Schedule

January: Altar Guild February: Men’s Group March: Christian Education April: Staff-Parish Relations May: Praise & Worship/Choir June, July & August: No Coffee Hour September: Trustees (after Rally Day) October: Stewardship & Finance November: Adult Christian Living

Class December: Mission (not on Sunday

after Christmas)

FYI: If you get the coffee pot ready to go on Saturday, it can be plugged in when the Church is opened up on Sunday morning, saving you precious moments in the early a.m.!! The church is generally open 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays, providing ample opportunity to get in and get things set up. Coffee Hour is available at 9:00 each Sunday morning in our Fellowship Hall. It includes a variety of delicious breakfast items, perfect for enjoying with the fellowship of other church goers.

Notes & Thank Yous

Dear Rev. Roger, Thank you so much for the third grief book – I have read them all again and again – how meaningful they all are – thank you so very much!! The holidays were not so good, but I keep moving forward – most of the time. I must tell you how sad for me I am but happy for you with your coming retirement – you certainly deserve a “new page” in your life. I shall miss you. Please call and stop over after Easter when you are less busy. God bless you Marcia Russ

––– Dear Rev. Roger, As I look back this evening on the “events” of the weekend, I feel overwhelmed by the various messages I heard. I want to thank you so much for hosting this year’s community service. It was awe inspiring. I especially liked the video message and came home and You Tubed it many times. How powerful!! May God bless you as you continue to serve Him. He Is Risen, Tom Preston

––– Rev. Roger Skelley-Watts, Thank you for giving the eulogy for Jim’s service on Jan. 21st. Both of our families were very pleased and felt your words portrayed a true picture of Jim. Thank you again. I hope you will soon be enjoying retirement! Sincerely, Maudie Spencer

Do You Like to Read?

Rev. Roger is cleaning out his library in prepara- tion for retirement. Just let him know of your interest and he’ll open the study for your inspection. Happy perusing.

A Multi-Day Trip

...through the Erie County Senior Center to Ark Encounter, June 11th - 15th, 2018. See the Creation Museum, Ark Encounter, Newport Aquarium, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Cost $550.00 (also includes 4 dinners) To make your reservation, call the Erie County Senior Center at 419-626-2560.

Praying through Our

Schools

Blessings to all of you wonderful Prayer Warriors. Thank you for interceding for our community, families, parents, teachers, and especially our youth as you help us pray through all of the schools. On Wednesday, May 2nd at 4:00 p.m., we will be praying through the High School, McCormick, Woodlands, Shawnee, and St. Peter all simultaneously. Please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to be included on one of the prayer teams. May you move in His Spirit. Thank you. Shelia Preston

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Money Counters

May 6: Dee Hartley

Bonnie & Ben Lindsley May 13: Joe Beebe Alyson Wilson May 20: Judy Wilber Dave Wilber & Carole

Dreffer May 27: Carol Schell Ted & Jane Meyer

Ushers at 10:00

May 6: Mike Lyons & Tank Rogers

May 13: Dick Montgomery May 20:

Confirmation Youth May 27: Open

May Worship Plan

May 6: 6th Sunday of Easter, Holy Communion Scriptures: John 15:9-17 Sermon: “Best Friends Forever of Jesus” Theme: Changing our relationship with God

May 13: 7th Sunday of Easter, Ascension Sunday, Festival of the Christian Home/Mother’s Day

Scriptures: Acts 1-1:11 Sermon: “Going Up! Called, Blessed, Sent” Theme: Looking up and looking out

May 20: Pentecost Sunday, Confirmation Sunday Scriptures: Acts 2:1-8, 11b-21 Sermon: “The Mighty Wind of God” Theme: The Holy Spirit’s GPS

May 27: Trinity Sunday, Peace with Justice Sunday, Graduation Sunday

Scriptures: John 3:1-17 Sermon: “The Guardian of the Galaxy” Theme: Who’s the boss?

Liturgists

May 6: 8:00 Lisa Beebe 10:00 Derek Callin May 13: 8:00 Allie Balcarcel/Cathi Dix 10:00 Jack Hubbard May 20: 8:00 Carole Dreffer 10:00 Julie Spitzley May 27: 8:00 Marge Knight 10:00 Buffy Greenawalt

Greeters at 10:00

May 6: Wanda Lyons & Becky Rogers

May 13: Open May 20:

Confirmation Youth May 27: Open

May Birthdays

Ethan Lee 1

Mary Hitchcock 1

Brett Fries 2

Jordan Boos 2

Rebecca Rookstool 3

Elizabeth Brooker 4

Faith Diffenbacher 5

Cooper Hughes 5

Scott Timple 5

Nancy Meyer 6

Andrew Bott 6

Mary Boos 6

Bethany Marxmiller 7

Brenna Burlile 8

Robert Smith 9

Larry Bettcher 10

Daniel Wiseman 11

Brian Wiseman 11

Madeline Henry 12

Karen Colon 12

Sarah Ross 12

Veronica Morehart 12

Mark Koelsch 14

Philip Barbour 14

Joel McFarland 14

Bryan Haas 15

Noah Manner 15

Brittany Rowen 16

Lillian Haas 16

Andrea Colon 18

Kendyll Williams 18

Judy Wilber 18

Gregory Semon 20

Scott Weeman 20

Gregory Bartzen 21

Sue Simpson 22

Rodney Kilbury 22

Karissa Fox 22

Shannon Tieppo 23

Jonathan Merckens 23

Helen Holl 25

Collin Scheid 25

Carol Maddox 25

Ed Osteen 25

Kathleen Fialka 26

Violet King 26

Virginia Steiner 27

Judy Patsch 27

Andrea Gowitzka 28

Ellie Lesnett 29

Derek Callin 29

Amy Wennes 30

Robert Bruns 30

Communion Helpers

May 6: 8:00 Lisa Beebe, Sue Dominy, Dan Rosenberg 10:00 Open

May Meetings

Staff-Parish Relations Committee: Tuesday, May 1st, 7:00 p.m. Rooms 1 & 2

Trustees: Tuesday, May 8th, 7:00 p.m. Rooms 3 & 4.

VBS Planning: Thursday, May 10th, 7:00 p.m. Rooms 3 & 4.

Church Council: Tuesday, May 22nd, 7:00 p.m. Rooms 3 & 4.

May Private Events

Wednesday, May 2nd: Adopt A School Dessert, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall.

Thursday, May 17th: Village Green Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Rooms 3 & 4.

Saturday, May 19th: Huron Garden Club Flower Sale, 9:00 a.m. - Noon Fellowship Hall.

Primary Election Day

Huron UMC is a polling place for two precincts and the Board of Elections will be using the Fellowship Hall from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8th. Please be aware that with this comes some congestion in the parking lot. Please drive carefully.

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You are invited to worship and study with your family of faith on Sundays: 8:00 a.m. Praise Service, 9:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Celebration Worship, Children’s & Junior Church (during school year).

Pastor: Rev. Dr. J. Roger Skelley-Watts; Director of Music Ministry: Ron Brooker; Organist: Norma Cook; Housekeeper: Kathy Faller; Treasurer: Joe Beebe; Nursery Director: Jessica Emery; Administrative Secretary: Beth McFarland; Webmaster: Josh Orndorff.

Certified Advanced Lay Servants: Bruce Rookstool, Jackie Hamilton; Basic: Ed Noftz, Lance Beebe. Office Hours 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Summer 3:30 p.m.) Monday – Thursday, (Wednesday & Thursday only in July) closed for lunch. Closed Fridays.

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

Permit No. 111 Sandusky, OH 44870

The Huron United Methodist Church

338 Williams Street Huron, OH 44839-1639 (419) 433-3984 fax: 419-433-5344 church email: huronumc@frontier.com website: www.huronumc.org Find us on Facebook & Twitter

SENIOR LUNCHEON Thursday, May 17th

11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall

Activities Capsules

Pantry SundayPantry Sunday May 20th

Address Service Requested

Circuit Rider Newsletter Deadline Sunday, May 20th for June issue

Prayer Path Work Day Saturday, May 12th

9:00 a.m.- Noon at Zion Lutheran Church

Huron Community Meals Wednesdays, May 9th & 23rd

5:00-6:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church

HUMC Quilt Connection

Friday Sew Days: May 4th & 18th 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Youth Lounge

Monday meeting: May 14th 7:00 p.m., Youth Lounge

Men In Worship 6:15 a.m. Wednesday Mornings

Choir Practice

Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Praise Band Practice Wednesdays 8:00 p.m.

Emotions Anonymous Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Room 5

You are invited to worship and study with your family of faith on Sundays: 8:00 a.m. Praise Service, 9:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Celebration Worship, Children’s & Junior Church (during school year).

Pastor: Rev. Dr. J. Roger Skelley-Watts; Director of Music Ministry: Ron Brooker; Organist: Norma Cook; Housekeeper: Kathy Faller; Treasurer: Joe Beebe; Youth Director: Beth Hanson; LOGOS Director: Courtney Williams; Nursery Director: Jessica Emery;

Administrative Secretary: Beth McFarland; Website: Derek Callin & Lance Beebe. Certified Advanced Lay Servants: Bruce Rookstool, Jackie Hamilton; Basic: Ed Noftz, Lance Beebe.

Office Hours 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Summer 3:30 p.m.) Monday – Thursday, (Wednesday & Thursday only in July) closed for lunch. Closed Fridays.

Cloggers’ Practice Mondays & Thursdays

5:00 - 7:15 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Daisy Girl Scouts Alternate Tuesdays 5:00 p.m., Rms 6 & 7

Ballroom Dancing Meets every Tuesday 7:00-9:30 p.m.,

Fellowship Hall

U-Knitted Nations Mondays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Rooms 1 & 2

Huron Garden Club Flower Sale Saturday, May 19th, 9:00 a.m.- Noon

Confirmation BANQUET and Rehearsal

Sun., May 6th, 5:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall (Parents set up at 11:30 a.m.)

PRIMARY ELECTION Day

Tuesday, May 8th, 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall

Happy Mother’s Day Festival of the Christian Home &

Ascension Sunday, May 13th

Trinity, Peace with Justice,

Memorial &

Graduation Sunday May 27th

(Graduates honored at the 10:00 service)

Have a Wonderful

Memorial Day

Monday, May 28th – Church Office Closed

National Day of Prayer

Thursday, May 3rd

Day of Pentecost

Heritage Sunday May 20th

Confirmation Sunday with Communion at 10:00 service

See page 9 for Meetings & Private Events.

Communion Sunday May 6th