God's Renewed Creation: A Call to Hope and Action
In a statement that says, “We cannot help the world until we change our way of being in it,” the bishops of The United Methodist Church announced a significant call to all United Methodists, ecumenical and inter-religious partners and people of goodwill around the world. Click Here to read this letter called God's Renewed Creation: A Call to Hope and Action. We will share this document in some way on April 25 during worship. A six week study of the letter will follow.
Haiti Earthquake
As you have all heard in the news, Haiti was devastated recently be an earthquake. The suffering and loss of life is unimaginable. Please remember to keep all of these persons in your prayers. If you would like to help financially, you may put a check in the offering plate payable to UMCOR with the number 418325 in the memo. If you prefer to give on-line, you can go to the UMCOR website at http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/ At this site you can find out what UMCOR is doing and donate on line. Remember, when you give through the United Methodist Committee on Relief, 100% of what you give goes directly to where you choose to send it. There are no administrative costs deducted from your gift.
Lenten Bible Study
We will be viewing the movie “The Cross” on Feb 24, and then will be discussing it on the following Wednesdays of Lent.
The Cross tells the powerful story of Arthur Blessitt, an amazing and unique individual who has accomplished something no one else ever has: For the past 40 years this simple man of faith has carried a twelve-foot wooden cross across 315 nations, territories, and island groups—to every inhabited place in the world.
The movie's director, Matthew Crouch, explained that from the beginning he was intrigued by Blessitt's unique mission. "I wanted to explore exactly what it is that drives a man like this," explained Crouch, who is producing the film with veteran filmmakers Richard J. Cook and Stephan Blinn. "Is he crazy? Is he a fanatic? Or is something else deep and profound driving him on?"
Help Us Rock the Block!
ROCK THE BLOCK is back! If you like food, fun and fellowship, this is your opportunity to pitch in! We need volunteers to help in every aspect, minglers, chefs, set up, clean up, organizers, workers, leaders, donations,…See Maria Kreh or Donna Hanahan to find out how YOU can help!
VBS Is Coming
9:30 Bible Class News
The 9:30 intergenerational Bible class will begin our study of the book of Hebrews February 21. We’ll be using Warren W. Wiersbe’s commentary BE Confident as our guide, We gather in the Something In Common classroom every Sunday morning. If you are interested in participating in a challenging Bible study please consider joining us.
If you can’t make it in person, you will be able to follow the discussions online in the forums of the UMC of Mantua’s webpage www.mantuaumc.org or on the UMC of Mantua’s Facebook group’s discussions page. Scripture numbers will be posted weekly along with some questions. You are welcome to stop by and add to the discussion.
Christmas Pageants!
This year, we held our Annual Children's Christmas Pageant on two Sundays. Due to the record snowfall that kept many families stranded at home on Sunday December 20th, we held an encore performance of the pageant on Sunday December 27th. Thanks to all the children who participated in this year's performance. You were wonderful! | |
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Hallelujah, Jesus is Born
Our Christmas Cantata was an amazing night Thanks to all who participated! |
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It's That Time Again . . .
Our Camping Fellowship had a great time at their annual Columbus Day trip to Old Cedars. Click here to check out a slideshow of some of the highlights.
Want to join us on our next adventure? Call the church office for more information about this group.
Sermon Manager Coming Soon!
Keep watching this Website! Your Mantua UMC Web Team is in the process of adding Pastor Doug's Sunday morning sermons to our site. Soon you will be able to read weekly sermons and scripture references as well as see sermon illustrations right from your computer!