Our Mission: To make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation

of the world!

August, 2013 Rev. Tal Lewis, Pastor

New Beginnings
As I reflect back over our 6 years of ministry together many New Beginnings come to mind. I think of 40 Days of Purpose. I think of the summer of 2008 when we relocated our worship services to the Family Life Center in order to utilize the air conditioning. I think of the early months of our simultaneous worship services and all that that entailed. I think of Lifes Healing Choices, Shining Stars and a host of many other New Beginnings. As I reflect on each and every one of those I come to the same conclusion every timeGod has been good and God has been faithful. As August 4th approaches this week we approach yet another New Beginning as we embark upon a 4 month trial period of a revised Sunday Morning Schedule. God has proven Himself faithful over and over and over again its in His nature, its who He is and I believe Hell do it again. Unfortunately that doesnt let us off of the hook. We still have to do our part. I believe that to this point we have done all that we can do to prepare for next week but there is at the same time more to be done. In the next week and even beyond please keep the following in mind: 1. Please continue in prayer for the transition that is ahead. Pray for your leaders. Pray for all the behind the scenes people who work hard in the many details of worship. Pray that Gods Spirit would continue to work in our lives as we draw near to God. Pray that we would all be patient and extra gracious during this time of transition. And pray about who you can invite and then Invite them. One of the many blessings of our revised scheduled is that it frees up parking and seating so we have plenty of room for others who need Jesus as much as we do. Who can you invite?

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In Christ,

Pastor Tal

Nursery Schedule for August: 9:00 am 11:00am

4 11 18 25 Hope List Bob Lewis Ed Shafer Hope List Melynda & MiKayla Deb & Lee Kaitlynn & MiKayla Lynn & Leigha

Toddler Schedule for August: 9:00 am 11:00 am

4 11 18 25 Nicole Parry Susan Lewis Nicole Parry Trish Shafer Abby & Vicki Susan & Bob Lori & Christina Brittany & Zach

4 11 18 25

9:00 am

Jr. Church Schedule 4 years-Grade 1

Carl & Lynda Beth & Ian Lynn & Leigha Barb & Vicki

11:00 am

Alyssia & TBA Grace & Thomas Michelle & TBA Ed & Bethany

9:00 am
4 11 18 25

Jr. Church Schedule Grades 2-5

Carl & Lynda Beth & Ian Lynn & Leigha Barb & Vicki

11:00 am

Carl & Megan Denise & Devin Sandra & Lynda Nicolle & Robin

PUSH (Pray Until Something Happens) our youth Bible study meets every Thursday in the Family Life Center from 6-7:30 pm. Join us For Bible study, fellowship, recreation & refreshments. Sun. Aug. 4 - Youth Fellowship 7:00 P.M. Sun. Aug 11 - No Youth Sun. Aug. 18 - Youth Fellowship 7:00 P.M. Sun. Aug. 25 - Back to School Bash 6:00 P.M. All events away from church require a permission slip and medical information on file For more information on our youth activities, go to our web site at www.wildareumc.org and click on youth or find us on Facebook!

Youth News

Wednesdays, Noon - 1pm In the Community Room at the Cortland Post Office, 307 S High Street, Cortland, OH Contact Information: Nancy Kane: 330-718-7015 Email: Nncydll@aol.com

Community Prayer Meeting

Video & Audio Training

Anyone interested in being trained to run video and/or audio, please see Dean D. Kappas.

Back to School Supplies Drive

We will be collecting school supplies and monetary donations to provide for families in need in our area schools this year. Please have your donations to the church by August 11th and put them in the boxes provided in BOTH buildings. If you want to make a monetary donation, put it in an envelope marked school supplies and place in the offering plate. This is also due by August 11th. We are also in need of book bags being donated this year!

New Sunday Schedule begins August 4th 9:00 AM Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary 10:10 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center

Christian Education
Childrens Worship @ 9:00 and 11:00 On August 4th, the 4 month trial period for two service times will begin. Volunteers schedules and additional information are inserted in each volunteers copy of the Wings. If you are a volunteer and did not receive yours, please call the Ministry Office.
During the 9:00 worship service, Nursery and Toddler rooms will be staffed. The Primary and Elementary children will be dismissed after the Childrens Chat for Childrens Church. They will be escorted to the Family Life Center for a combined class. Parents will need to pick up children after worship in the Family Life Center. During the 11:00 worship service, Nursery and Toddler rooms will be staffed. The Primary and Elementary children will be dismissed after the Childrens Chat for Childrens Church. They will be escorted to the Church building for their classes. Parents will need to pick up children after worship in the church. Please know that as we worked very hard to staff for 2 services, in some cases we are stretched pretty thin. If you can help in some way for either of the services, your time and presence will be greatly appreciated! Promotion Sunday August 25, 2013 will be Sunday School Promotion Sunday! Children and Youth who are going to the next age or grade level in Sunday School will be recognized. Sunday School classes are: Nursery (0-24 months) Volunteers: by request, as needed Toddlers (2 & 3 year olds) Teacher: Mrs. Vicki Lewis Primary (4 years Grade 1) Teacher: Mrs. Jan Haycox Elementary (Grades 2 & 3) Teacher: Mr. Pat Carey Upper Elementary (Grades 4 & 5) Teacher: Mrs. Bev Kappas Middle/Junior High (Grades 6, 7, & 8) Teachers: Mr. & Mrs. Jim & Shelly Dolgae Senior High (Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12) Teacher: Mr. Dean Kappas If you have a child going into Second Grade this school year, please notify the Church Office by August 4th. In addition, effective on Promotion Sunday the Childrens Church students will progress to the next age/grade appropriate classes. We have made a slight change in the class grade levels to align more closely with our Sunday School classes. On September 1, the Childrens Church gr oups will be: Nursery (0-24 months) Toddlers (2 & 3 year olds) Primary (4 years Grade 1) Elementary (Grade 2 Grade 5)

Recording Our Faithfulness for the month of July (three Sundays): Average Sunday School Attendance: 58 Average Worship Attendance: 136 Average of Tithes & Offerings: $4379.00 Weekly budgeted amount needed: $4398.00 Giving YTD $141,820.48

Open Houses for our Graduating Seniors:

Jane Gibson Saturday, August 3, 2-6:00 pm VFW Post 7200, W. Farmington Enlisted in the Air Force

The Community Prayer Room A community prayer room (CPR) has opened in Warren and we are asking for volunteers to help staff it. We estimate that it will take 200-300 volunteers to provide 24/7 coverage with two prayer leaders present at all times. We cannot overemphasize how important this prayer leader recruitment phase of the CPR is. We have a room designated for prayer, but it waits on committed prayer leaders to make it a PRAYER ROOM where God will accomplish great things! If any of our Wildare Family is interested in finding out more about CPR, call the ministry office for contact information!

Coming in September:
Alpha Alpha is a 10 week opportunity for fellowship, learning and fun. Its a chance to hear many of the common questions about our faith explored in a casual, non-threatening gathering. Alpha will meet on Sunday evenings from 6:00-8:30 PM, beginning with an Introduction to ALPHA dinner held on Sunday, September 8th. Each evening will include a meal, a video presentation and some small group conversation around the table. Childcare is available upon request. Watch for more details! Disciple Bible Study Disciple is a 34 week in depth overview of the Bible. Each week includes an extended class time together as a group as well as daily Bible readings. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and will be facilitated by Vicki Lewis. Disciple will begin on September 4th and will run through mid-May. Financial Peace University Although our next Financial Peace Class is not scheduled to begin until January of next year we have several people who would like to see a FPU Class this Fall on Wednesday evenings. If you would be interested in participating in a class this fall please contact the Ministry Office ASAP.

A well used Bible thats falling apart usually belongs to someone who isnt!!

Spring (Summer) Cleaning! If anyone has time before next Sunday, August 4th, there is some light cleaning that needs done in the Sanctuary. Window washing, dusting, restocking pews with offering envelopes, prayer slips, & pens. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

ANNIVERSARIES AUGUST:
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Kurt & Pamela Swager Wes & Donna Campbell Dean & Peg Parker Ed & Dotty Myers Gene & Pat Seger Carl & Karrie Clark John & Sandi Knepp Tom & Mary Stith 26 Ron & Bonnie Muresan Terry & Tami Muresan 27 Bob & Barb Eakin 29 Jim & Shelley Dolgae

BIRTHDAYS AUGUST:
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Coming in Worship
8/4 - Being a Healthy Church 8/11 - 1 Timothy 1: Paul's Life/Our Life 8/18 - 1 Timothy 4: Cling Tight 8/25 - 1 Timothy 6: Love of Money

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Bethany Blair, Zeke Downey Marcam Nolan Lila Lewis Robin Carey Kirk Makar Scott Milani, Tom Stith, Michelle Conner Dom Vaccar Doug Starr, Melissa Gay Brendan Bockelman Don Hayes, Scott Downey Elizabeth Granados, Ryan Blair Jr., Mary Stith Lisa Sollenberger, Cadence Imhoff, Bella Vaccar Barb Eakin Maggi Armstrong Kathy Yale Lewis Passek, Avah Miller David Muresan Joshua Muresan, Lisa Bockelman, Hope Sollenberger

Wildare U.M. Church Rev. Tal Lewis 7211 N. Park Ave. Ext. Cortland, OH 44410 Phone: 330-637-5000
Sunday School Classes For all ages at 9:15 AM Morning Worship at 10:30 AM

Come as you are!!

Published monthly by Wildare U.M.C. Cortland, OH Issue 7-13 Tal Lewis, Pastor Frank McCauley: Youth Ministries Coordinator Zach Parry: Associate Pastor/ Discipleship Coordinator Hope List: Editor wildareumc@neohio.twcbc.com www.wildareumc.org

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