July 2023

Waterville UMC Ambassador

A Prayer for the American Church

Lord Jesus,

We thank You for the church that You have provided. We praise You for the gift of knowing You and gathering with believers in Your name. We celebrate that You have given us the name of the bride of Christ. We thank You that even though we have a very real enemy working against us You have given us victory today and every day in Jesus.

God, today we ask that You begin a new work on behalf of the American church. Renew what has been broken for Your glory and redeem what the enemy meant for evil. We pray You would reveal any wolves among us. Help us to be innocent as doves and shrewd as serpents. God, we beg You to remember those whose hearts are steadfast in You. Redeem and work in a fresh way. Forgive us where we have failed You.

We ask that Your name be glorified in our gatherings nationwide. Let us honor You first, seek You always, and uphold every piece of Your Word. Make Scripture the foundation of our gatherings and Your gospel known regularly. Gather us in celebration in the presence of Your Spirit, very much alive and moving. We praise You that Your Word is active, powerful, and sharper than any double edge sword. Your truth is living and moving, and our faith is alive in You.

We pray for those who individuals within the body of Christ have wounded. Most are just sinners trying to do their best. Heal those hurt and confused by the actions and the words of those who are supposed to represent You. Derail the work of the enemy and expose situations of abuse and wrongdoing. We pray any misrepresentation by church members will not prevent others from joining and gathering with believers. We pray for reconciliation where there needs to be and a new sense of unity. We pray against those who are wolves among believers. Give us eyes to see, discernment to know, and wisdom to apply how to handle situations that arise in the local church. Bless leadership with great wisdom and help to follow You.

Thank You for the giftings of the body of Christ. We pray You will continue cultivating ministry among believers and unbelievers and that those who have felt like they cannot step foot in a church building feel welcomed. Let them experience the love of Christ and witness conviction and a change of heart. Thank You so much for Your love and our participation in something bigger than ourselves. We humbly submit to You as our leader today and ask that You would move in the church. In the midst of hardship, sin, and brokenness, would You redeem the American church?

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Body, Mind, Soul

Senior Exercise Class

Monday’s at 2:00 pm

Stretching and strengthening with stretch bands (furnished), along with prayer and praise. All are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Cost is $3 per session,

class led by Shirle Johnson

To the volunteers who helped make our 2nd Pop, Pop, Pop a success whether through donation of water, popsicles, time: Char and Tim Monroe, Pam Cook, Ted and Terry Myers, Jim Page, Jerry and Melva Robinson, Jack Dubler, Mike Koontz, Pastor Teresa and Cindy Box. The parking lot was FULL! 124 cars with an estimate of 4 people per car. That's 496 people who attended our event!

VBS at Zion Lutheran

Ice Cream Tour: Sweet Retreat

Missions Committee Focus for July & August 2023

Our June Mission Focus is the two local food pantries in the AW Community. The AWCFM is right at the end of Waterville Monclova Rd, and the Zion UMC Food Pantry is in Whitehouse. Your donations will support both pantries.

Relying on the generosity of churches, individuals, and local businesses, the two pantries assist over 140 area families every two weeks. The weekend Bookbag Program for AW students serves over 90 students each weekend with individual breakfast, lunch, and quick snack ideas when these students, who most likely receive free and reduced lunches during the school year, receive food to fill the weekend gap.

Just within the last week, the food pantry received a grant that will allow them to continue the Weekend Bookbag Distribution for a portion of the summer with a little help from area churches, businesses, and individuals. Donations of any non-perishable food is happily accepted for the food pantry, but if you are able, individually packaged food items will truly be a blessing to the Bookbag Program and assist throughout June, July and August.

Suggestions for individual servings:

• Fruit: Peaches, Pears, Mandarin Oranges, Pineapple, etc.
• Cereal: Any type of individually boxed cereal
• Other Breakfast Items: Pop Tarts, Granola Bars, Breakfast Bars, Oatmeal packets
• Individual Peanut Butter Packages or those with crackers: Plain Preferred, Cheese and crackers, peanut butter crackers
• Other Lunch Items: Mac and cheese, Ramen Noodles (Believe it or not kids LOVE Ramen Noodles again!), soups, Spagettio’s, pasta cups, Ravioli, Cup of Noodles, Mini Salami sticks
• Sweet or salty items for snack: Chips, cookies, pretzels, trail mix, Doritos, Chex Mix, Cheez-its, Microwave Popcorn, Fruit Snacks

“Neighbors feeding neighbors in the love of Christ” is the purpose of these outreach locations manned completely by volunteers. With the rising cost of groceries, more than ever, they serve to meet the needs of families in the surrounding area. It’s easy for us to forget that so close to home there are families with food insecurities. Be the hands and feet of Jesus by serving those in our community. Just another way for us to BE THE CHURCH!

July Focus: Clothing

JUNE ATTENDANCE

June 4th: 145

June 11th: 151

June 18th: 136

June 25th: 97

July Card Ministry Liaison is Terry Myers

Please reach out to her at

profmyers@sbcglobal.net



if you know of someone who needs encouraging words through a card.

Words of love can change a moment and often a life's direction.

Happy Birthday!

(If you have a Birthday that isn't listed here, please call the church office so we can add you to our birthday list!)

Char Monroe July 10

Thomas Quinn July 10

Emerson Colyer July 11

Lisa Galton July 13

Christie Wielgopolski July 20

Bill Gregory, Jr. July 23

Jane Schwind July 23

Amy Hankins July 24

Carolyn Myerholtz July 24

Novaleigh Bollinger July 25

Gloria Peyton July 25

Ainsely Hoste July 27

Isaiah Wittenmyer July 27

Amy Peel July 28

Kay Robertson July 30

If you have an immediate need or a Pastoral need, please call Pastor Teresa Wenrick at 937-726-3758 or pastorteresa@watervilleumc.org .

Office hours have changed for the summer. Please call ahead at 419-878-3645, or email if you need to visit the office.

Praises to the Lord!

10:30 AM

Opportunities to worship and praise the Lord with WUMC:

• In Sanctuary
• Live Stream via You Tube at www.watervilleumc.org
• Watch the recording of the worship service on-line when available at www.watervilleumc.org