Newsletter

1. Easter Flower Order Form
If you have questions about the following areas, contact
the people listed below:
Admin Board Nathan Lockwood 330.685.4199
Council on Min Alyce Ripple 330.832.5216
Trustees Marcia Paul 330.837.5424
Usher Allen Hendricks 330.832.4850
Director of Music Marie Deitz 330.837.1651
Spirit Marie Deitz 330.837.1651
Joyful Noise Debbie Scheetz 330.477.3985
Youth Marie & Rod Deitz 330.837.1651
Prayer Line Barb Dillen 330.705-9049
SPR Chair Debbie Scheetz 330.477.3895
Finance Alice Fazzone 330.833.5521
Lay Leader Debbie Sheetz 330.477.3895
Stewardship
Day Care Board Bryan Stuck 330.309.1900
Fellowship Hall Rental—Cost is only $50.00 for members and
$250.00 for non-members. You will need to contact Frances from
9am to noon Mon– Thursday to get a rental form & will be put on
the schedule when the deposit is made.
To order your Easter flowers, send this completed form
and your check to the church office. Make your check
out to Epworth United Methodist. Please mark memo
line “Easter Flower”. Deadline March 10.
Potted Easter Lilies-$9.00
Potted Tulips $9.00
Potted Hyacinths $9.00
Your Name _____________________________________________________
(as you want printed in acknowledgment insert)
Phone # _____________________________________________________
What Flower _________________________________________________
How Many___________________________________________________
Please specify for bulletin:
In Memory Of _____________________________________________
In Honor Of _______________________________________________
FINANCIAL REPORT
CHURCH
12/1/2018Balance Fwd. $15,760.06
Receipts $8,362.64
Total Income $24,122.70
Expenses $8,766.64
12/31/18Balance $15,356.06
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
12/31/18EOC Credit Union $2,224.90
EOC Credit Union $11,946.31
FARMERS Savings $24,315.93
Total $38,487.14
BUILDING EXPANSION
12/01/18Balance Fwd. $ 115.73
Pledges $ 1,200.00
Church $ 1,467.28
Hall Rent $ 730.00
Total Income $ 3,513.01
Payment on Principle $ 2,453.35
Extra Payment on Prin. $ 126.23
12/31/2018Balance $ 933.43
12/1/2018Loan Balance $ 154,606.37
Payment on Principle $ 1,906.84
Extra Payment on Prin. $ 126.23
12/31/2018Loan Balance $ 152,573.30
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2. The EchoFebruary/March/April 2019
Newsletter of Epworth United Methodist Church
Worship Time: Sunday 9:30 am
Sermons for February, March, and April
February 3: Service of Holy Communion “Your Prayers Have Power (ELIJAH)” I Kings 18:16-46/James 5:13
-13
February 10: “God Gives Grace to the Humble (DANIEL)”; Daniel 4:24-27/I Peter 1:6-11/Luke 16:”19-31
February 17: “God Gets You! (JESUS)”; Luke 2:4-7/Hebrews 4:14-16
February 24: “Jesus is Praying for You (Disciples)”; Matthew 14:22/24/Romans 8:31-35
March 3: Service of Holy Communion “Death Has Been Defeated (WOMEN AT THE TOMB)”; Matthew
28:2-7/I Corinthians 15:51-58
March 6: ASH WEDNESDAY “Dust and Ashes” Isaiah 58:3-1/James1:12-18/Mark 2:15-20
March 10: FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT “Joy is Coming Soon (MARY MAGDALENE)”; Psalm 30:4-5/John
20:11-18
March 17: SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT; “You Will Have Power (HOLY SPIRIT)”; Acts1:6-8; 2:1-4
March 24: THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT; “There is No Condemnation in Christ (PAUL)”; Acts 9:1-19/Romans
8:1-6
March 31: FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT; “Justice Will Prevail (JOHN)”: Revelations 22:15/Acts 17:29-31
April 7: FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT; Service of Holy Communion; “God Will Make A Way!”; Isaiah 43:16-
21/John 12:1-8
April 14: PALM SUNDAY; “Triumphal Entry”; Isaiah 50:4-9a/Mark 11:1-11
April 18: MAUNDY THURSDAY ; Service of Holy Communion; “The Passover/Last Supper”; Exodus 12:1-
14/John 13:1-20; 31b-35
April 19: GOOD FRIDAY; “Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus”; Isaiah 52:13-53:12/John 18:1-19:
42
April 21: Easter Sunrise at Epworth at 7:30 a.m.
April 21: EASTER; “He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!” John 20:1-18
April 28: SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER, “What is Servant Leadership?” Matthew 20:20-28
PRESCHOOL THEMES
2/4 Weather
2/11 Valentines
2/19 Dental/Personal Health
2/25 Sounds
3/4 Things that are Green and Crawl
3/11 Dinosaurs
3/18 Signs of Spring
3/25 Birds
4/1 Earth Week/Rain Forest
4/8 Health and Nutrition
4/15 Senses/Special Needs
4/22 Gardening
4/29 Solar System
INFANT/TODDLERS
2 Blue Triangle
3 Black Circle
4 White Diamond
5 Red Octagon
6 Green Oval
7 Pink Heart
8 Purple Square
9 Orange Star
10 Brown Rectangle
1 Pink Octagon
2 Brown Crescent
3 Purple Star
4 Black Heart
UPCOMING EVENTS
Feb 14—Valentine’s Day Party
Feb 18—President’s Day—Day Care Only
Feb 19-20—School Pictures—Lifetouch
February ASQ Evaluation for Children
March 25-29—Spring Break—Day Care Only
April—Hop-A-Thon—TBD
May 22—Preschool Graduation—7 p.m.
May 24—Last Day for Preschool
May 27—Memorial Day—Day Care Closed
Playground Fundraiser
Monday, March 18, 2019, 4-8 p.m.
Chipotle in Massillon. You must mention Ep-
worth DayCare when you pay. On-line orders
DO NOT count.

3. Musical Notes
If you like music and like to sing, come join
us! Adult Choir rehearses at 8:40 in the
Choir Room on the Sundays they sing. Spir-
it Praise, for folks in 6th grade - adult, re-
hearses at 8:30 in the Sanctuary when they
sing. The music schedule for February -
April is:
Feb. 3 - Adult Choir
Feb. 10 - Adult Choir
Feb. 17 - Adult Choir
Feb. 24 - Spirit Praise
March 3 - Adult Choir
March 10 - Adult Choir
March 17 - Adult Choir & Camp-in Kids
March 24 - Adult Choir
March 31 - Spirit Praise
April 7 - Adult Choir
April 14– Palm Sunday Adult Choir
April 21 - Sunrise - Spirit Praise
April 21 - Adult Choir
April 28—Spirit Praise
Make a joyful noise!
Marie
Canton Calvary Mission
“It’s always something! Operating old buildings
is always an adventure! The latest Mission ad-
venture has led us into the cold…..that is, a
broken boiler on the 100 year old side that
was producing NO HEAT when we returned to
work on December 26! It was fixed enough to
keep it going until some extensive work could
be done. The time is now! The work will be
done on January 18. We ask that you prayer-
fully consider a donation to our “Operation
Heat $3000” fund. We’ve already received
some seed money for the project from a fami-
ly’s Christmas gift. Can you help us with this
necessary repair? Donations can be sent by
mail to Canton Calvary Mission, 1345 Gibbs
Ave NE, Canton, OH 44705 or electronically
through our website cantoncalvarymis-
sion.net. Please mark your donation
“boiler.” Thank you in advance for your sup-
port!”
Adult Sunday School
Sunday School classes for adults of
all ages are held each week after wor-
ship. The Friendship Class meets in
the Fellowship Hall under the leader-
ship of Alice Fazzone. The Young & Not-So-
Young Adults, led by Rod Deitz, meet in the
parlor.
See you in Sunday School!
Easter Sunrise Service and Breakfast
Sunday, April 16
Service 7:30 a.m.
Breakfast to follow.
Come & celebrate!
See Alyce Ripple is you
would like to donate items
for the breakfast
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Sunday, April 14, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Come and join us for an evening of Easter fun
including an Easter egg hunt, games and
more.
We look forward to seeing you.
Pastor’s Pen
Church Office Hours 9 am—Noon, Monday-Thursday
Please call the office if you or a family member are to be hospitalized,
are under a doctor’s care, need a pastoral visit. When admitted, please
inform the hospital of your church affiliation.
Pastor Les Home #330.938.7704 Cell#330.284.6531
Prayer Line—Barb Dillen: 330.705.9049 or 330.832.7253
The Liturgical Season of Epiphany
We are at the start of the season in the church we call. Epiphany, which begins on January 6th
. It is when we re-
member and honor the Magi, or Wise Men who followed the star seeking the “King of the Jews” They came follow-
ing a star in the heavens. We know that story, but if you asked the “man on the street” what epiphany meant you
might get a blank stare or some explanation that is reflective of the definition of epiphany found in the dictionary!
Here is the third set of definitions found in Webster’s Dictionary. It reflects the more secular, and worldly way of
understanding the term: Definition of epiphany
“3a(1): a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something
(2): an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking
(3): an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure
b: a revealing scene or moment”
But if someone doesn’t know the definition of Epiphany and they turn to the dictionary, the first and second definition
is this:
1: January 6 observed as a church festival in commemoration of the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of
Christ to the Gentiles or in the Eastern Church in commemoration of the baptism of Christ
2: an appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being.
The dictionary does the very thing that we should be doing—sharing our faith and understanding of who Jesus Christ
is and how he came for everyone! May we be just as diligent in seeking Jesus Christ and just as willing to share the
“Good News” with others.
This season lasts until Ash Wednesday and the first Sunday of Lent as then we prepare our hearts and lives to be
purified and strengthened in our faith and witness.
Hopefully, you are as blessed and as excited about Jesus being our Messiah, the Christ as those who travelled so far
to find him!
Rev Les Peine

4. Jesus Loves the Little
Children…..
And the Big Kids, Too!
Children age 3—5th grade are invited to Sunday
School Class each week after worship at 10:40 a.m.
Linda Lockwood and Debbie Scheetz are there to tell
you Bible stories, sing songs and teach you about God
and Jesus.
BIBLE BUDDIES, for ages 4 through our youth helpers,
is “Traveling through the Parables” this year. It begins
each time at 5:30 and ends at 7:30. Each gathering in-
cludes songs, Bible Story, craft, snack and games! Come,
bring some friends and have a great time “traveling”
with Linda and Marie and whoever else is with us!
Don’t miss Bible Buddies gatherings on
February 17 & April 14.
The annual KIDS’ CAMP-IN will be March 16-17. It will
begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday night and end at 9:00 a.m.
Sunday morning. Kids in kindergarten through high
school can spend the night. Kids age 4- preschool can
come from 6:30 –8:30 p.m.. There will be registration
forms available in February. The Camp-In will include
music, games, stories, crafts, devotions, snacks and lots
of fun. We encourage you to bring a friend!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is Sunday, July 21—
Thursday, July 25, 6:15-8:30 p.m. for ages 4—6th grade
and Youth Helpers. We will be looking for adult helpers,
snack makers, craft folks, decorators and others! Put
the dates on your calendars as well as your kids, grand-
kids, neighbor kids and other kids you know!
YOUTH in grades 6-12 are invited to Sunday School
Class each week after worship in the Youth Room.
Marie Senften- Deitz will guide you in discussion as you
learn and grow in your faith.
YOUTH are encouraged to assist with Bible Buddies
and attend the Camp-In! Bring a friend and come for a
great time of fellowship!
Questions about children or youth programs?
Contact Marie or Linda.
 Thank you for all the prayers,
cards, and goodie bag. Doris Altland
 Thank you to everyone who rang bells for
the Salvation Army. We collected $561.55
 Thank you to everyone who helped with
the Christmas bags for our shut-ins.
Whether you helped pack the bags, donat-
ed items for the bags, or delivered the
bags, you are all very much appreciated.
 Thank you to Larry Hinson for overseeing
the Building Fund Account and taking the
deposits to the bank.
 Epworth Family, Thank you for your gener-
ous gift this Christmas season. I appreci-
ate all you do for me. Frances
 Thank you to everyone who participated in
the Operation Christmas Child.
 Thank you to my Epworth Family for the
Christmas gift! I truly appreciated it and
love serving you and serving alongside
you!
Marie
Mark Your Calendars!
The next Quarter Auction will be on
Sunday, May 5. If you know of any
businesses who would donate an
item to be auctioned, please contact them. If you
would like to donate a basket, please let Bryan
Stuck know.
Tuesday, February 26, Brown Bag Lunch at Massillon Museum from 12:10 to
12:50 p.m. will feature —Doug Remley, Program Specialist, Smithsonian In-
stitution: “Ohio’s Connection to the Smithsonian National Museum of African
American History and Culture.” This presentation is free and open to the pub-
lic. You can bring a lunch or purchase from Anderson’s in the City. MassMu
provides complimentary cookie and coffee.
February Birthdays
2/2 Allen Hendricks
2/2 Becky Labriola
2/3 Donna Yant
2/7 Jake Ripple
2/11 Lavonne Cindric
2/11 Sam Wimsatt
2/13 Mike Parker
2/20 Garret Davis
2/22 Linda Lockwood
2/22 Doug Remley
2/23 Jordan Ripple
2/24 Terry Siber
2/25 Lorraine Bushmire
2/25 Jake Eberhart
2/28 Susan Freed
February Anniversaries
12/20 Tom & Kristen Ledger
March Birthdays
3/1 Bryan Stuck
3/2 Bryan Cox
3/2 Nikki DeCeuster
3/3 Kassidy Ledger
3/5 Corinne Davis
3/12 Zac Lockwood
3/13 Krissy Lockwood
3/15 Elaine Burgess
3/21 Alyce Ripple
3/22 Barb Kennedy
3/24 Randy Stuck
3/27 Ray Kennedy
3/28 Deb Scheetz
3/29 Marcia Emmert
March Anniversaries
3/30 Mark & Cheryl Carter
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12/3
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12/3
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12/3
April Birthdays
4/5 Lori Brinker
4/7 Doris Altland
4/7 Janet Auseon
4/10 Grace Ann Thorn
4/11 Royce Charney
4/13 BreAnna Cox
4/14 Anthony Mitzel
4/15 Sean Remley
4/16 Mildred Conger
4/17 Addison Wimsatt
4/19 George Emmert
4/19 Ross Charney
4/20 Barb Dillen
4/20 Joanie Siber
4/22 Khloe Johnson
4/23 Evelyn Hinson
4/26 DeAnna Cox
4/30 Robert Mitzel
April Anniversaries
4/27 Duane & Marcia Paul
4/30 Keith & Nancy Paulus
Lions Club Annual Show
March 8, 9, 10 and March 15, 16, 17
Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10
Sunday afternoon shows are at 2 p.m. tickets are $8
See Bryan Stuck or Kenny Eberhart to get your tickets