WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

@ 9:15 AM (contemporary praise, lower level)

@ 10:30 AM (blended traditional, sanctuary)

BRICK & WINDOW DEDICATION THIS SUNDAY!

Join us this Sunday as we dedicate the bricks and windows that were purchased to help raise money for the 2017 Sanctuary Refresh Project!

W O R S H I P

Music this Sunday

Director of Music: Eric Cui



9:15am The Gathering Place Service:

"Let it Rise"

"Indescribable"

"Word of God Speak"

10:30am Blended Traditional Service:

Worship Through Music: Wesley Choir "Mother's Day Prayer" by Jim Schoenlank

Offertory:  Chancel Singers “All of These” by Craig Curry

                      

N U R T U R E

THE NEXT LUNCH & LEARN IS NOW ON MAY 17!

Join us Thursday evenings at 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall, (lower level) for a gentle vinyasa flow class led by Karen Bruno. All are welcome to come and be guided through 60 minutes of gentle vinyasa flow followed by a short meditation in relaxing poses. This is a great class for students looking for a more gentle experience, new to yoga, or for those with injuries or limitations for ages 18 and up. Please bring your own mat, if possible. Classes will continue every Thursday evening through June 14. Donation is $5 per class, plus a food item for the food pantry. All proceeds go to the Wayne Church Food Pantry.

A.C.T.S. (Adult Connection Time on Sundays)

CONNECT with other adults on Sunday mornings before our 10:30 service! We are currently offering sessions on meditation with member Karen Bruno to develop our own ability to experience the peace and love of the Holy Spirit through meditation. In his April 8 message, Pastor Tom talked about a practice John Wesley called "spiritual respiration," in which we inhale the breath of God and exhale His love and service toward others. A meditation practice can help you develop this intentional breathing in and exhaling of God's breath.

 

Each independent session is open to all and begins with a breathing exercise followed by a prayer-based meditation, concluding with a group discussion. There is no requirement to commit to all sessions; come to any or all as your interest/schedule dictate! Our weekly focus will be on May 13th - Mother’s Day Prayer and May 20th - Prayer for our Confirmation Class. 

 

ADULT CONNECTION time on Sundays (“ACTS”) is held at 9:15am in “The Upper Room” on the 2nd floor across from the Choir room. Please join when you can!

LADIES’ NEXT BOOK SELECTION!

All ladies of the church are invited to include The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver as part of their summer reading. We will get together in late August to discuss. There are used copies available in the Parlor. Get your summer reading now!

About the book: Kingsolver's ambitious new novel, her first after the The Poisonwood Bible , focuses on Harrison William Shepherd, the product of a divorced American father and a Mexican mother. After getting kicked out of his American military academy, Harrison spends his formative years in Mexico in the 1930s in the household of Diego Rivera; his wife, Frida Kahlo; and their houseguest, Leon Trotsky, who is hiding from Soviet assassins. After Trotsky is assassinated, Harrison returns to the U.S., settling down in Asheville, N.C., where he becomes an author of historical potboilers (e.g., Vassals of Majesty ) and is later investigated as a possible subversive. Narrated in the form of letters, diary entries and newspaper clippings, the novel takes a while to get going, but once it does, it achieves a rare dramatic power that reaches its emotional peak when Harrison wittily and eloquently defends himself before the House Un-American Activities Committee (on the panel is a young Dick Nixon). Employed by the American imagination, is how one character describes Harrison, a term that could apply equally to Kingsolver as she masterfully resurrects a dark period in American history with the assured hand of a true literary artist.

BOOK OF ACTS BIBLE STUDY CONTINUES!

Our Bible Study on the Book of Acts has begun! All classes are from 7-8:45 pm and held in the Parlor. The book of   The Acts of the Apostles  focuses on the empowering of the apostles by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and their subsequent sharing of the gospel message   "in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). This bible study is led by Rev. Galen Black. If you have any questions, email Rev. Black or call him at 440-318-4505.

May 15: Lesson 30, Temple, Politics & Business

May 22: Lesson 31, Boldness For The Gospel

May 29: Lesson 32, Ordering Our Lives and Class Party

O U T R E A C H

YOUTH FLOWER SALE CONTINUES THROUGH THE WEEKEND!

Come check out our wide variety of annuals, perennials, herbs, and veggies. Bring friends and neighbors! Great quality and prices. All proceeds benefit youth summer mission trips!

CHOSEN 300 THANK YOUS!

A huge THANK YOU to Matt Schweitzer, the confirmation class, parents and all the volunteers that worked our last Chosen 300 meal hosting on Saturday, April 28th. It was another great success with reaching out to serve people and communities in need.   We served a hot meal to over 80 individuals and also provided clothing donations and distributed health kits.  Kudos to our cooks, shoppers, worship team, drivers, servers, and people who donated funds and food!  

Our next hosting is Saturday, June 23rd.    If you are interested in participating in this wonderful ministry please reach out to Kimm Ebersole or Agnes Fischer.

From the Chosen 300 Meal Action Team,

Kimm Ebersole, Betsy Sherretta, Becky Douglas, Beth Nordman, Elissa Schoenlank, Carolyn King-Layden, Will Buckley, Kristin Stiz, Liz Howley and Agnes Fischer

W I T N E S S

FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! *SIGN UP ONLINE!*

We need YOUR HELP to maintain our food pantry services! We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to help during Food Pantry Distribution Hours (Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am – 1pm). You can even sign-up for a half-shift (9-11am or 11am-1pm)! Duties entail handing out Food Pantry bags and greeting visitors. (You can bring a book, tablet, or laptop to pass the time!) Bear in mind that this is a vital ministry! Our volunteers are the face of our church to those who are in need, and your friendly face can go a long way toward making our recipients feel comfortable and welcome!

*INTERESTED?* WE NOW HAVE ONLINE SIGN-UP! Click the link below to view the volunteer schedule and/or to sign up!

R E S O U R C E S

FIRST QUARTER FINANCE UPDATE!

First quarter revenue was $235,000 versus first quarter expenses of $196,000.  Consistent with prior years, revenue exceeded expenses in the first quarter due to advanced payments of 2018 pledges.  Expenses were in-line with expectations with the exception of higher utility costs due to weather.  For the time being, the $39,000 first quarter surplus is being used to replenish reserves following a decline in 2017 due to the sanctuary renewal costs and operating deficit. Finally, we are in search of a volunteer with a finance background that is willing to work with church staff in developing financial reports. Please contact Pastor Tom if you have interest.