The Echo
The Echo
The Echo is our monthly newsletter for our church. It has current events, things that we did and things that are going to happen at our church and now you can get this information instantly, here. If you have questions about this information, e-mail the webmaster (link below) or call the church if you would like a more immediate response. The phone number is on the home page, click the "back to Epworth" link at the bottom of this page to go to our home page, Thank You!!
Epworth United Methodist Church
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March 2000
"Echo Events":
Happenings
Echo article links:
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Festival of Caring
Sept. 16, 2000 - we will again be collecting "Seat Covers for All God's Children" Canton District will be collecting SEAT COVERS for infants, boys and girls: Diapers, Undershirts, Socks
Gathering of Gifts
The members of COM decided to support the "gathering of gifts" and supply some of the needs of North Industry UMC, Canton South Child Care Program. Needed items: scissors, record players, markers, crayons, construction paper, school glue, Campbell Soup Labels, PC Computer Supplies. We will collect items here at the church and take them with us when we leave to go to Spring Conference on April 10.
Habitat for Humanity
Volunteers are always needed to help at the homes under construction. Call the office to find out the details.
Food Box
located outside of the church office, non-perishable food and household items are collected and given to the Western Stark County Hunger Task Force
Hunger Voucher Collection
this offering is take the 3rd week of each month-it is given to the food cupboard for vouchers and perishable items for families that receive help there
Campbell's Labels
save the labels from Campbell's products-they are sent to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky for the "purchase" of school supplies, equipment, and even vans
Least Coin Offering
this is an offering of your least coin(s) taken the first Sunday of each month, sponsored by Church Women United, it goes to missions worldwide
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Mar 05- The Youth will lead worship today. A special offering will be taken for the Youth Service Fund on that day. We hope that you will plan to be in worship.
Mar 19 - Our monthly dinner at Tisha's house from 4:30-6:30pm. All youth are invited and encouraged to attend. Bring food to share and games to play.
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Children's News
Mar 11-12 - Kids' Camp-In. The theme of this annual fun event is "Miracles, Miracles" We will learn about Jesus' miracles through crafts, activities, music and more! The camp begins at 6:30pm Saturday, (Mar 11) thru 8:30pm Sunday, (Mar 12). Deadline for registration is March 8.
Mar 15 - Kids' Dinner and Friendship club. Please note the change of week. We will learn about Jonah. The menu will include sloppy joes, fritos, corn, and applesauce. The March mission project is to bring in food for the food box. All children and their families are invited to dinner at 5:30pm, the cost is $1.50 per person.
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Gathering of Gifts (Spring Conference)
The Administrative Board elected to support the North Industry Church with their local outreach, Items are to be brought to Spring District Conference on April 10. Items needed are: scissors, record players, markers, crayons, construction paper, school glue, Campbell's soup labels, PC computer supplies. We will take our gifts with us to the Spring District meeting. Again, your contributions can be left in the office before April 10.
Festival of Caring
Seat covers for the Children & Poverty, The Bishops Initiative. Canton District to Contribute: New Diapers (disposable), New T-shirts (onesees) and New socks for infants thru age 1. This project will run through the summer. Items can be left in the office.
East Ohio Annual Conference
At this year's conference, the Board of Laity will be collecting Bibles. New Testaments or Bibles (new or good used ones) will be collected at the opening Prayer and Praise Service. There will also be a collection site during the week of conference. The Bibles will be given to youth centers, mission &prison ministries in the East Ohio Conference. If you'd like to donate a Bible please leave them in the office by June 15.
Mark Your Calendar!!
April 10, 2000
SPRING DISTRICT CONFERENCE MEETING
Our vote is important. Worship as a District: Bishop Keaton Speaking Delegates to annual conference elected and issues discussed!
Bible Studies
Two groups meet weekly Wed. morning at 9:00am and Thurs. evenings at 7:30pm. Both groups will begin new studies in January. You are welcome to join either one.
Pancake Breakfast
Sat, Mar 5 from 8 to 10am, there will be pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and good fellowship. Walk-ins are welcome. One pancake and one sausage $1.50 or All-You-Can-Eat (Adults) pancakes and 2 sausages for $3.00
Helpers are needed!!
Please check the book in the Sanctuary and sign-up for invocation, greeters, sanctuary lamp, & flowers. Thank You for your help in these small things that make worship smoother and more pleasant!
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Both building expansion committees are meeting on February 3, 2000 at 6:30pm.
Auction
We are planning to have an auction on May 6, 2000 to raise money for the Building Expansion fund. Volunteers are being taken to run the auction, see a committee member to volunteer. If you have items to donate to the auction, call the church to make arrangements or contact a committee member. If you have connections with any businesses, please ask them if they would like to donate. We have already received donations from some businesses. All businesses that donate will be acknowledged in our flyers, etc.
"Penny Contest"
Don't forget to bring your money for our "Mile of Pennies" contest. The East and West sides of the church both have a long way to go to meet our goal. Keep bringing your pennies!
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March 5 - Spirit (Note: This is also Youth Sunday)
March 8 - Adult Choir, (Ash Wednesday Service)
March 12 - Adult Choir
March 19 - Adult Choir
March 26 - Joyful Noise
April 2 - Adult Choir
April 9 - Adult Choir
April 16 - Palm Sunday - Adult Choir, Spirit, Joyful Noise
April 23 - Easter - Adult Choir, Spirit, Joyful Noise
April 30 - Adult Choir
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