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ROCKPORT HAPPENINGS!


CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM
FRI., SEPT. 1st - TUES., SEPT. 5TH.  
Please call Pastor Don, 440-391-9823, with any pastoral concerns.





MEN’S GROUP:  
The Rockport Men's Group will meet at Nick Beradi’s home on Thursday, September 14th at 6:30 pm for a potluck dinner.  Nick’s address is: 5619 Whitehaven Ave., North Olmsted, Ohio 44070.  We will plan the activities and presentations for the next twelve months. Come and enjoy this special time together!




 

 


SPAGHETTI DINNER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 
Spaghetti Dinner will be Nov. 4th from 4-8:00pm.  We will need drivers to deliver meals to homebound, bakers, servers, set-up, clean-up, cashiers, to-go meal leader, marketing and kitchen help.  Please sign-up if you are willing/able to help in any way.







OUTDOOR WORSHIP: 
Weather permitting, after September 3rd, we will continue to worship outdoors in our beautiful sanctuary overlooking the Metroparks.  Please dress accordingly.






“MAKING SENSE OF THE BIBLE”: 
Join us Wednesday, Sept. 6th from 6:00-7:30pm for the FINAL class of, “Making Sense of the Bible” by Adam Hamilton.  Light dinner from 6-6:30 and study from 6:30-7:30pm, outdoors on the patio (weather permitting). 

  




ROCKPORT MUSIC MINISTRY:  
Psalm 150 proclaims “…everything that has breath give praise to the Lord!” The choir supports and enhances worship. Music inspires fellowship together. Music expresses things that we are unable to express in words alone. 

    On Tuesday, September 5, 2023 choir rehearsals resume from 6:00-7:20pm. Please join us in singing and fellowship as we prepare for Sunday worship.  Any questions, call Susan Shick, Music Director/Organist at home, 440-331-5718 (H), or email, ershick@prodigy.net.






 

BOOK CLUB:  
Our next book discussion will be on Monday, Sept. 11th @ 7:00pm on the church patio.  The book we will be reading is “The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell” by Robert Dugoni. This is a coming-of-age novel chronicling the life of protagonist Sam Hill, who is born with a genetic condition causing his irises to appear red.  From his early years, Sam faces ostracization and bullying, but his deeply Catholic mother insists the condition is God’s will. Hope to see everyone on Sept. 11th for fun, fellowship and discussion.






 


ADULT BIBLE STUDY ON WEDNESDAYS, BEGINNING ON SEPT. 13TH AT 7PM!  
Join us for a 9 week course taught by Jim Spallino, that is a short-term study out of the Disciple Study series, called “Invitation to the New Testament”. Explore the writings of the New Testament using the story of Jesus as the starting point. This survey of the testament looks at how the early church took ownership of and was shaped by the story of Jesus and how the church learned how to develop as disciples and create communities of faith. A limited amount of gently used books are available for a $4 price. Please sign-up on the bulletin board if you plan to attend.







LUNCH & CHAT ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP! 
Come and join us this summer! Bring your lunch and enjoy your food AND a great discussion! We will explore various topics in the church and Bible. 
Fall Dates: We will meet once a month on the 3rd Monday of the month, 12 to 2 p.m.
*September 18th
*October 16th 
*November 20th 
*December 18th



 

 





GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER:
June 2023 financials can be found here.  
Go to the Rockport All Church Information folder, Financial Reports folder, 2023 Financials folder, June 2023 folder, or in the church office.






REMINDER:
Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 - 2:00pm and Fridays from 8:00 - 1:00pm.  
Rev. Don's office hours are Tuesday and Thursdays from 11:00 - 1:00pm






CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT:
Re-imagining Youth Ministry in a Post-COVID World
Read more of this post

CONFERENCE AND DISTRICT NEWS:

Check out the conference and district websites:
 https://www.eocumc.com/
 http://www.eocumc.com/northcoast/

Episode 17 is titled “Belonging and Inclusion: Lighthouse Churches Offer Hope in East Ohio”. The episode features conversation among clergy and laity of Lighthouse churches – which are congregations dedicated to The United Methodist Church that are welcoming people who are on a pilgrimage seeking a new church home – about the importance of authentic hospitality in creating a place where people feel they belong and are included.
Listen to archived episodes of Storyboard: Faith Witness Transformation
 
 

TAKE WHAT YOU NEED CABINET!
 

 

Calendar of Events:

Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
   9:45am – Al-Anon

Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023
  10:00am – A.A

Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023 
     8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service; Communion
    10:00am - Outdoor (Dog Friendly) Worship in the Woods & Live Streamed; Communion
     2-3:30pm – A.A. Book Club

Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
    6:00pm – Choir Practice

Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023
    6:00pm – “Making Sense of the Bible” study

Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023
    7-9:00pm – Prayer Shawl Ministry

Friday, Sept. 8, 2023
   9:45am – Al-Anon

Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023
  10:00am – A.A

Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 
     8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service; Communion
    10:00am - Outdoor (Dog Friendly) Worship in the Woods & Live Streamed (weather permitting)
     2-3:30pm – A.A. Book Club

Monday, Sept. 11, 2023
     7:00pm – Book Club
     7:00pm – Trustees

Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 
    6:00pm – Choir Practice

Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023
    7:00pm – “Invitation to the New Testament” study

Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023
    6:30pm – Men's Group

Friday, Sept. 15, 2023
   9:45am – Al-Anon
   6-10:00pm - Youth Mission Planning

Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023
  10:00am – A.A

Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 
     8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service; Communion
    10:00am - Outdoor (Dog Friendly) Worship in the Woods & Live Streamed (weather permitting)
     2-3:30pm – A.A. Book Club

Monday, Sept. 18, 2023
     12:00pm – Lunch & Chat

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 
    6:00pm – Choir Practice
    7:00pm - Finance Meeting

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023
    7:00pm – “Invitation to the New Testament” study

Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023
    7-9:00pm – Prayer Shawl Ministry

Friday, Sept. 22, 2023
   9:45am – Al-Anon

Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023
  10:00am – A.A

Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 
     8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service; Communion
    10:00am - Outdoor (Dog Friendly) Worship in the Woods & Live Streamed (weather permitting)
     2-3:30pm – A.A. Book Club

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 
    6:00pm – Choir Practice

Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023
   6:30-8:00pm - Good News Kids Resumes 
   7:00pm – “Invitation to the New Testament” study

Friday, Sept. 29, 2023
   9:45am – Al-Anon

Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023
  10:00am – A.A
 
Prayer List: 
 

(please fill out a prayer card in the registration pads (located near the center isle), email the church office, or call to add to this list)

NEW THIS WEEK:

Samantha Skutnik, recovering from knee replacement

ONGOING PRAYERS

Dale Scott, hospitalized with serious health problems.  Brother of Cynthia Scott

Kitty Magyar, in need of prayers.  Requested by Beverly Cavanah

Gail Linden, in need of prayers for pain

Lois Ellibee, prayers as she transitions to a new living facility.

Pattie Sinnes, continued prayers

Lynn Burris, prayers for healing from another back surgery.  Brother -in-law of Beverly Cavanah

Maria Magyar, bone marrow transplant.  Requested by Beverly Cavanah

Karen, facing the spread of cancer to her back.  Dear friend of Ann

Judy Watkins, prayers for health and comfort. Mother of Beckie Zullo

Nina Jones, reoccurrence of cancer.  Requested by Jan Hnanicek

Vicki Moenich, reoccurrence of cancer

David Stephan, prayers and healing while undergoing cancer treatment

Dave Clinton, health concerns

Debra, cancer returned for third time.  Friend of Lynn Wilkenson

Elsie Gaewsky, prayers for healing and strength

Betty Jones, prayers for healing

Jan Tietje, medical concerns

 

THANK YOU:

Thank you church family for all your cards, prayers and phone calls during my recovery from oral surgery.  They were greatly appreciated.  Nancy Geyer

 

SYMPATHY TO:

Family and friends of Leslie Overton, who passed into life eternal on Aug. 13.  Sister of Susan Shick

Family and friends of Wilma, who passed into life eternal on Aug. 13. Sister of Dan Bryant

 
 

News from our Youth
and Children's Ministries

YOUTH:

SEPTEMBER:

Mission Planning Night!

Friday night September 15th from 6 to 10 p.m.

Planning & Food!!!!!! (Games if there is time) We need to figure out our next Mission to work on and support. ALSO discussing next year’s mission weekend. Adding some more mission to it and extending the time. Out of town AND local… just local? BRING YOUR IDEAS! 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20TH, the Rocky River Pirates vs, the Fairview Warriors FOOTBALL game! 

THIS YEAR it’s the last game of the regular season! 

Meet at the game to watch it and go back to the church for a lock-in! 

*you will be responsible for your own ticket purchase (and concessions, if you’re buying anything) 

*we will provide food & beverages at the church for the lock-in! 

*Feel free to drop your sleeping bag and lock-in items off at the church during worship on Sunday, October 15th, or during office hours Monday through Friday (8 to 2 p.m.) OR if your parent is staying at the game or chauffeuring you back to the church, you can bring it with you Friday. 

*Friends always welcome 

*Permission slips needed 

*YOUTH: REMEMBER that you can earn some community service hours whenever we have mission opportunities or working with the younger kids! 


CHILDREN AND YOUTH:

SEPTEMBER:

Good News Kids is BACK for the new school year beginning on Wednesday, Sept 27th! 

4 yrs to 6th graders!

Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 pm 

Dinner, learning games, lessons, and fun! 

Youth helpers welcome!
 
 

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

SEPT CHILDREN & YOUTH BIRTHDAYS:
(If you do not see your child age 0-17th's birthday, please notify the church office.)

SEPT 3    HENRY CARLO

SEPT 8    ROSALIE CARLO

SEPT 10    CORA CARLO

SEPT 12    ERIN & EVELYN GIBBONS

SEPT 18    RYAN ROWEN


 



SEPT WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
(If you do not see your wedding anniversary, please notify the church office.)

SEPT 1    CHUCK & KATHY RIGDON, 22 YEARS

SEPT 5    DEAN & MARNIE DECICCO, 25 YEARS

SEPT 6    JOSE' & SANDY ARANCIBIA, 37 YEARS

SEPT 7    KEN & GAIL LINDEN, 55 YEARS

SEPT 14    STEVEN & KELSEY SINKO, 10 YEARS

SEPT 17    ANDREW & DEBBIE CLUTS, 12 YEARS

SEPT 19    GARY & SHEREE STEPHAN, 31 YEARS

SEPT 25    ANDREW & MEG ALLEN, 19 YEARS
SCOTT & KIRA HOLCHIN, 18 YEARS

SEPT 27    JUSTIN & EMILY PAIGE, 20 YEARS

SEPT 30    DENNIS & LISA KAY, 34 YEARS
SCOTT & SARA CHAPMAN, 28YEARS