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Volume 15,
Issue 10
October
2015
WHEN IN OUR MUSIC GOD IS GLORIFIED
The “Big Reveal” of the newly purchased choir robes (photos above and below) occurred on
September 13th. The robes were certainly worth the wait and look beautiful with the new décor
of the renovated sanctuary. The previous red robes (photo bottom left) certainly served the
church well for 40 years, but it is nice to have a fresh look. Many swatches and styles were
considered before deciding on the color and style of the new robes. The Murphy Robe Co.,
where the robes were purchased, made one robe to see before making a final decision.
The robes were able to be purchased sooner than thought because of the generous donations
given. There was enough money within about two months to seriously begin looking at the
catalog of various choir robes. With all the extra giving going on at the church to pay for the
renovations, an early decision was made not to ask for donations for the robes. The music
ministry would raise the money to purchase them through various projects.
Well, I guess we should have known
better and expected the generosity of the
Union Avenue congregation. I was
humbled and awed at the quick response
and the generosity. Saying thank you does
not convey how I feel, but for lack of
something better − THANK YOU. It is an
honor to serve along with you as part of
Union Avenue United Methodist Church.
Kim Lewis, Director of Music
2. Pastor’s Page 3. With Gratitude, Quotable John Wesley, Bible Study
4. Missions 5. Preschool, UMW, Birthdays, In Sympathy 6. In Case You Missed It, Church Is a Verb Ministry Fair,
Church/Charge Conference, Stewardship Report, Building Ministries Team 7. Calendar
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Happy October!! To my precious partners in ministry
and companions on this journey called faith:
Recently, I read a brief and powerful meditation composed by my
clergy-brother Ed Rose of the Florida Conference. With his permission
and blessing, I share his words with you:
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
I continued reading Luke last night and this morning pausing after each verse, looking
for the scripture that would be the starting point for today’s devotion. I heard nothing. Well,
not exactly nothing. I heard silence. I heard shhhhhhhh…. So, I stopped reading and listened.
I turned off the baseball game and the house started to get quiet. Two televisions were
making noise in the background (the bedrooms). I tuned them out. I tried to stop thinking, to
put my brain and body in neutral. It wasn’t easy and I wasn’t very successful. I realized how
long it had been since I had experienced quiet.
I changed my evening walk routine. Instead of walking and thinking, or praying, or
meditating, I walked and listened. I heard birds, children’s voices, a lawn mower and some
adults engaged in rather loud conversation. I felt like I was spying on the neighborhood, gath-
ering important information. It was a little weird.
Suddenly it hit me. That’s exactly it. That’s what we are all doing. We are listening and
“spying” with the purpose of discovering opportunities to share God’s love and see God’s
grace in action.
I wonder how many times I’ve missed seeing God in action because I was blinded by
noise. How many times has God’s voice been drowned out by my environment? God can speak
very loud. I know that. God has shouted louder than many of the storms I’ve sailed into and
rescued me. For those times, I say thank you, Lord.
Today, I’m going on a noise fast. I invite you to join me. Take some time, however much
your busy schedule will allow, and be still. Let’s be still…and know…. Amen.
Blinded by noise? Go on a noise fast? I
love it. But let’s not just “take some time” as
brother Ed suggests. Let’s MAKE some time.
After all, we schedule everything else that is
important to us.
I will. You, too? I would love to hear
about your experience.
See you in church,
Coralee
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I continue to dream and pray
about a revival of holiness in
our day that moves forth in
mission and creates authentic
community in which each
person can be unleashed
through the empowerment of
the Spirit to fulfill God's cre-
ational intentions.
Union Avenue United Methodist Choir Robes
given by the following donors:
Rev. John and Sandy McLachlan in honor of
George McLachlan, chorister of First United
Methodist Church in Indiana, Pennsylvania
Fred Norton in honor of his daughter, Kay Hettler
Paul, Lorie and Shannon Bowman
Patti Brimlow
Merriel and Dorrine Burkhead
David and Anne Freshly in memory of Howard
and Ruth Freshly
Connie Hoffman in memory of LaVerne Cox
Don McCallister with thanks to Don Danford
Walt and Donna Mozzochi in honor of their children
UMW with thanks to Karen Perone
Walt and Doris Walker in honor of Jean Cowan
Preston and Dorothy Wegman in honor of Phil
Gehm and Kim Lewis
Cookie sale supporters
Thank you to all our musicians who helped
during our summer worship services. You blessed us
once again with your talents and your services and
truly enriched the lives of those in attendance and
through the radio broadcast.
Thank you to Dick Bashore, Keith Brown, Frank
England, Trisha Fites, Ben Gravlee, Sherry Lepley,
Don McCallister, Kennedy McClelland, Megan
McClelland, Jed Mewborn, Jim Perone, Karen Perone,
Sara Phlieger, Carson Vickers, Paul Whipple, and
Wolfgang Weber.
Pastor’s Bible Study
Announcing a one session Bible Study with Pastor Coralee (offered twice):
Tues., November 3, 6:30-8 p.m. AND
Wed., November 4, 10-11:30 a.m.
Watch bulletin for more info Bring your favorite Bible!
QUOTABLE JOHN WESLEY
Can you guess who said? Money never stays with me. It would burn me if it did.
I throw it out of my hands as soon as possible,
lest it should find its way into my heart.
Answer: John Wesley.
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UNION AVENUE WEEK AT
ALLIANCE COMMUNITY PANTRY
The Alliance Community Pantry has
again asked our church to serve as a
Volunteer Sponsor Church. What does
that mean? UAUMC has agreed to help
provide volunteers to work at the Alliance Community
Pantry for the week of October 26-29.
We hope to provide three volunteers for each shift:
Monday and Wednesday from 3:45-7:15 p.m. and
Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Twelve volunteers will be needed for the week. If you
currently volunteer you are encouraged to sign up for
a shift for UAUMC!
This is a great way to introduce teens to volunteer
work in our community! Volunteers must be at least
12 years of age. Or perhaps YOU are looking for a
“one time” opportunity to make a difference.
Volunteers may work in these areas:
Screening clients
Food distribution
Stocking shelves
Regular volunteers will be working in these areas to
show church volunteers what to do. For more
information and/or to volunteer, contact: Mike
Patterson at [email protected] or pick up a flier at the
Welcome Center.
Want to learn more about the Pantry’s work?
Check out ACP’s monthly newsletter under the
Home tab at http://alliancecommunitypantry.org
COOKS ON CALL!
Cooks on Call is a mission to help
our own members who are in need of a
good meal! Members may have a birth
or a death in their family, an extended
illness, surgery or hospital stay.
Do you know a member of our
church family who is in need of this mission? OR,
would you like to make and deliver a meal to a
member of our church family? To request or provide a
meal, please contact Jen Slack at 330-418-6299 or at
[email protected] to be added to the list!
COMMUNITY
SPAGHETTI DINNER
LEADERS NEEDED
The word is out and we
are now serving about 25
more people at our dinners
than last year. This has altered the grocery list and
given us more opportunity to be of service to our
friends at Christ UMC fellowship hall. Thank you to
so many for being a part of this ministry, either
cooking or serving dinner or providing desserts.
Thanks to you, it’s working!
It’s time for a slight change and we are looking for
new leaders for this valuable ministry. The current
leaders will be stepping down in January. They will
work alongside the new coordinator(s) for the
December dinner, and will then become crew
members. Step-by-step guidelines are available for
anyone who wants to assume this responsibility or the
new coordinators can reinvent the position if desired.
If a group wants to work together, rotate months, or
any other method, it should be an easy transition. We
will need the new leaders in place for December.
If you have an interest in coordinating, or helping
to coordinate this ministry, please let Pastor Coralee
know as soon as God leads you to step up and accept
the opportunity to work with and for a great group of
people. We look forward to serving together.
THANK YOU NOTES RECEIVED
Alliance for Children and Families
(A-FIRST):
“Thank you for the school supplies
and money to purchase the things our
families cannot afford to get
themselves! Your continued support is greatly
appreciated!!!”
Alliance Community Pantry:
“Thank you very much for your recent donation of
cereal which adds variety to our offerings. Our
community greatly benefits from your generosity.”
We also received two thank you letters for our $5,000
donation to the Habitat for Humanity’s Apostle Build.
MISSION NEWS Kay Hettler, Chairperson
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We offer our deepest sympathy on the loss of their loved ones to the family of:
Nellie V. Visi − September 16
We will remember all who have entered life eternal on All Saints Day (Nov. 1st)
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Oct. 1 – Sandy Schott
Oct. 3 – Wayne Denny Sr.
Oct. 4 – Sherry Lepley
Oct. 4 – Ruth Spalding
Oct. 5 – Neva Johnson
Oct. 5 – Jerry McCallum
Oct. 7 – Lorie Bowman
Oct. 7 – David McFarland
Oct. 7 – Wolfgang Weber
Oct. 11 – Kathy Kramer
Oct. 15 – Kirk Miller
Oct. 20 – Susan Domino
Oct. 22 – Harold Hall
Oct. 26 – Iris Andrews
Oct. 26 – Allison Hobson
Oct. 26 – Jim Perone
The LORD bless you and keep
you; the LORD make his face
to shine upon you, and be
gracious to you….
Numbers 6:24-26
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN OCTOBER TO…
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Carol Danford, President
The next meeting of our UMW will be on Tuesday, October 20th 1 p.m. at Copeland Oaks for a
book review. Our topic will be Bad Girls of the Bible by Liz Curtis Higgs. Author, speaker and
humorist Higgs looks at women of the Bible like Rahab, Delilah and Lot’s wife, among others, and
what they have to teach us today.
Our UMW Circle will meet at the church at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 19th. Also, the East
Ohio Conference Annual Celebration is slated for October 24th-25th at Norwalk United
Methodist Church. Contact Carol Danford if you are interested in attending.
All Union Avenue women are invited to join us. Please contact Carol Danford or any member for info.
UNITED METHODIST MEN Jim Lackey, President
The next breakfast will be held on Sunday, October 4th, at 8 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All men of the
church are welcome to join us.
APPLE DUMPLINGS ARE BACK! Our annual project got off to a fast
start September 28th with a full crew to turn out more than 250 dumplings in
less than two hours. Production will continue through Thanksgiving. A pack
of six dumplings sells for $9 and can be bought Monday through Friday from
9 a.m to 1 p.m. and on Sunday mornings. We will also deliver to offices and
businesses with an order of five packs or more. All money raised will to go to
support local nonprofit service organizations.
UNION AVENUE PRESCHOOL
The Preschool would like to invite the congregation to our
FALL OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, October 6th, 7-8 p.m.
Stop in and visit the classrooms to see what we are learning!
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Operating Ministries:
Aug.: $25,292 Jan.-Aug: $199,910
Sept: $20,970 Jan.-Sept.: $220,859
Special Ministries:
Aug.: $1,825 Jan.-Aug.: $28,428
Sept.: $753 Jan.-Sept.: $29,181
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
Yes, it’s that time of year again! Our Charge/Church Conference is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday,
October 29th. We will gather at the Fohl Memorial UM Church, 121 Basin St., Navarre, to meet with
our District Superintendent, Rev. Benita Rollins. All Administrative Council members are encouraged to
attend, plus ALL members of our congregation are also invited. Hope to see you there!
ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE Rev. Coralee Cox
Building Ministries Team Update, as of Aug. 31, 2015
Original Capital Campaign amount committed $488,606
Commitments Received to date $386,430
Additional Blessings Received $44,000
Total Project Cost (incl. Trustees improvements) $711,959
Current Loan Balance $281,529
BUILDING MINISTRIES TEAM
Church is a verb…to put into action! Church is a verb that YOU can put into
action by helping the church continue its service within our walls and beyond. See the
bulletin flier and check off any ministries or committees you would like to find out more
about or ones you would like to serve. Please return the flier in the offering or the office.
Then, on Sunday morning, October 18th, the Communications Committee will host a
MISSION & MINISTRY FAIR. Ministr ies and committees you have checked off, and
others, will be at the fair so that you can find out more and prayerfully find a new or
continuing place of ministry in our faith community.
We anticipate the fair will assist our Lay Leadership Committee as they begin their
annual responsibility of setting up the church’s continuing committees and commissions shortly after the fair.
MISSION & MINISTRY FAIR
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT − AROUND THE CHURCH IN PICTURES Coming into church just got easier with the installation of a wireless
push-button automatic door opening system. Since our renovation, the weight of the door on the north side entrance was a challenge for some people and for those in wheelchairs, but no more. A push of the easily accessible button opens the door smoothly.
Dave Satina, seen here (left), of Incorporated Door Systems of Akron, installed the door mechanism, and Vere Ream of Ream Electric did the electrical work. The work included an identi-cal automatic opener for the interior door leading to the church office.
All are Welcome Here.
And all means ALL.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
6:15pm Bells
7:30pm Choir
2
1pm Church Wom-
en United
(Abiding Savior)
3
9:30am District
UMW Meeting
Note: Locations
of events not held
At Union Avenue
UMC listed
in parentheses.
4 WORLD
COMMUNION
8am UMM Brkfast
9am-1pm Photos
3pm Pet Blessing
(Silver Park)
6pm Oasis
5
9am AppleDump-
ling Gang
2pm-8pm
Directory photos
6 9am Apple
Dumpling Gang
4pm Community
Meal (Christ UMC)
6pm Praise Team
7pm Preschool
Open House
7
1pm H&H Quilters
6:30pm SPRC
8
6:15pm Bells
7:30pm Choir
9
10
11
6pm Oasis
12 COLUMBUS
DAY − OFFICE
CLOSED 9am Apple
Dumpling Gang
7pm BMT
13
9am Apple
Dumpling Gang
1pm UMW (at CO)
14
1pm H&H Quilters
15 CIRCUIT
RIDER DEAD-
LINE
6:15pm Bells
7:30pm Choir
16
6-9pm Friends N
Fun
17
18 MISSION &
MINISTRY FAIR 19
9am Apple
Dumpling Gang
11am UMW Circle
20 9am Apple
Dumpling Gang
1pm UMW (CO)
5pm Preschool Bd
6pm Praise Team
6:30pm Finance
21
1pm H&H Quilters
2pm-8pm Photos
6pm Trustees
7pm Adm Council
22
6:15pm Bells
7:30pm Choir
23 24
East Ohio UMW
Celebration
(Norwalk UMC)
25
9am-1pm Photos
6pm Oasis
26 9am Apple
Dumpling Gang
3:45pm Pantry
Week
27 8:45am
Pantry Week
9am Apple
Dumpling Gang
4pm UMW Leaders
6pm Praise Team
28 10am-2pm
Photos (CO)
1pm H&H Quilters
3:45pm Pantry
Week
29 8:45am Pan-
try Week
7pm CHARGE
CONF (Fohl UMC)
6:15pm Bells
7:30pm Choir
30 31 DAYLIGHT
SAVING TIME
ENDS NOV. 1
(SET CLOCKS
BACK 1 HOUR )
1 ALL SAINTS
DAY
8am UMM Brkfst
6pm Oasis
August 2015
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SUNDAY WORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
8:45 a.m. “The Avenue”
11 a.m. Traditional Service
11 a.m. LIVE Broadcast
WRMU 91.1 FM 2015
It’s Apple Dumpling time!
Sales Sunday mornings and weekdays, 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. until Nov. 25 or while supplies last.
TO ORDER: Stop by the Apple Dumpling stand
or call the office. Cost is $9 for six dumplings.
Studio Two Custom Photography will take photos at our church and at Copeland Oaks.
Church Photo Dates: Copeland Oaks Photo Dates
Sun. Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wed. Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Mon. Oct. 5, 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Fri. Oct. 30 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wed. Oct. 21, 2 p.m.-8 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sign up at
church or call
the office to be
included.
Rev. Coralee Cox works from the office Tuesday through
Thursday. Appointments may be scheduled for those days.
Friday is her day for worship and sermon preparation.
Cell 330-428-0205; Home 330-823-8272 Rev. David Andrews, Minister of Pastoral Care, has office hours
on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cell 330-284-7370; Home 330-938-1090 Chris Lamb, Administrative Assistant, is in the office
Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
** CIRCUIT RIDER DEADLINE: The deadline for the November
Circuit Rider newsletter will be Thursday, October 15.
Phone: 330-823-9270 Fax: 330-823-7607
Web site: www.unionavenueumc.org
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/uaumc
UNION AVENUE UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
1 84 3 S U NI ON AV ENU E A LL IAN C E, O H 4 4601
A United Methodist Church
Practicing Safe Sanctuary through
the child protection policy
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
CAN’T MAKE IT TO CHURCH?
LISTEN TO WRMU 91.1 FM SUNDAY AT 11 A.M.
Rev. Coralee Cox
Pastor
Rev. David Andrews
Minister of Pastoral Care
Kirk Miller
Director of Family Ministries
Christine R. Lamb
Administrative Assistant
Erin M. West Membership Secretary
J. Kim Lewis
Director of Music
Melody Schmid
Director of Preschool
Sherry Lepley
Treasurer
Christine Cochran
Financial Secretary
Dale Brown Custodian
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