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ROCKPORT HAPPENINGS!











 




IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. 
the church office will be closed on Monday, January 16th. Please call Pastor Don’s cell, 440-391-9823, with any pastoral needs.
 


YEAR-END GIVING STATEMENTS:  
If you would like a year-end giving statement, please call, 440-331-9433, or email office@rockportumc.org, the church office.  Thanks, Sara Chapman, Financial Secretary




A SPECIAL THANK YOU:
We wish to thank Diamond Economy for his generous gift toward the materials and supplies used for the seasonal decorations at Rockport UMC.  Plans are underway for the 2023 holidays.  Thank you again Diamond for your reflection to the glory to God.
Dave Stephan and Family




BOXED OFFERING ENVELOPES: 
Boxed offering envelopes are available in the narthex.  These boxed sets are ideal for those folks who contribute weekly.


 
 

JANUARY 12TH ROCKPORT MEN'S GROUP:  
The Rockport Men's Group will meet at the church on Thursday, January 12th at 6:30 pm for a potluck dinner.  Kathy Blackwell, the Volunteer/Community Outreach Coordinator for the West Shore Meals on Wheels program will talk about the Meals on Wheels programs in Fairview Park, Rocky River, and Lakewood. West Shore Meals On Wheels is a community-based nonprofit organization that prepares and delivers nutritious meals to residents of Fairview Park, Lakewood, and Rocky River, Ohio. Everyone is invited to come and hear this presentation. I am sure Kathy's presentation will give you food for thought.


 

WOMEN’S CHILI LUNCHEON:  
All women of the church are invited for a chili luncheon on January 18th at 12 noon in the meeting room at church.  Donations will be accepted for Rockport Missions. Sign-ups are requested but not required.  Please let the church office know of any dietary restrictions or if you need a ride. Hope to see everyone in the New Year for a time of fellowship and of course great food!  Diana Leitch, 440-759-5980.

 

 

BOOK CLUB:  
Our next book discussion will be on Wednesday, January 25 @ 7:00pm.  We will be meeting at Bonnie’s house, corner of Story and Carol.  The book we will be reading is “Call Your Daughter Home” by Deb Spera. This book is “a bold and mesmerizing debut set in a time and place lost to history; a world rescued now by Deb Spera, a talented storyteller.  With lush language, Spera illuminates a powerful story of women, of motherhood and survival.” Hope to see everyone in January for fun, fellowship and discussion.




 
GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER:
Rockport All Church Information, and Financial Reports can be found here 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 NEWS:
Check out the conference website https://www.eocumc.com/

 
 

ROCKPORT HAPPENINGS!
 

 

Calendar of Events:



Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 
     9:45am – Al-Anon

Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 
     8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
    10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Streamed

Monday, Jan. 9, 2023
    5:30pm - Healthy Eating Cooking Demo & Dinner Club
    7:00pm - Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023
    5:30pm – Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023
     6:30-8:00pm – Good News Kids and M & M’s
     6:30-8:00pm – UMYF Homework Hangout 

Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 
     6:30pm – Men’s Group

Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 
     9:45am – Al-Anon

Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 
     8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
    10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Streamed

Monday, Jan. 16, 2023
     Church office CLOSED in observance of MLK Jr. Day

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023
    5:30pm – Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023
     12 NOON - Women's Chili Luncheon
     6:30-8:00pm – Good News Kids and M & M’s
     6:30-8:00pm – UMYF Homework Hangout 

Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023
     11:00am - Engage Team Ministry Meeting
     7-9:00pm – Prayer Shawl

Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 
     9:45am – Al-Anon

Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023 
     8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
    10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Streamed (Rev. Bruce Hitchcock, North Coast District D.S. to preach)

Monday, Jan. 23, 2023
    5:30pm - Healthy Eating Cooking Demo & Dinner Club

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023
    5:30pm – Choir Rehearsal
    7:00pm - Finance Meeting

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023
     6:30-8:00pm – Good News Kids and M & M’s
     6:30-8:00pm – UMYF Homework Hangout 
     7:00pm - Book Club at Bonnie's house

Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 
     9:45am – Al-Anon
     6:30 p.m. to January 28th 10 a.m. - YOUTH discussion series, and LOCK-IN afterwards! 

Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 
     8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
    10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Streamed

Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023
    5:30pm – Choir Rehearsal
 
 
Prayer List: 

(please fill out a prayer card in pews, email church office or call to add to this list)

ONGOING PRAYERS
Nancy Geyer, home after hospitalization with health concerns
Bob Weaver, recovering at home from flu and kidney stone.  Requested by Laurie Weaver
Earl Shick, health concerns
Linda Rudy, battling breast cancer.  Friend of Diana Leitch
Ema Rollins, recovering from a fall
*Angela Burke, Akron Summacare doing better and hopes to be home by Christmas.  Thanks for all the prayers.  Daughter of Marian Banno
Rick Damper, awaiting a kidney transplant.  Friend of Dan Newman
Adrienne, prayers for recovery from a recent stroke.  Friend of Dan Newman
Vicki Moenich, reoccurrence of cancer
David Stephan, prayers and healing while undergoing cancer treatment
Pattie Sinnes, prayers for strength and healing for her health concerns
Tom Schultz, diagnosed with brain atrophy.  Good friend of the Wilkenson’s
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
Erna Guia, prayers for healing
Bill Bowers-Health concerns
Katie Patton, single mom of 3 with stage 4 liver cancer. Requested by the Wilkinson’s 
Jan Tietje, medical concerns

PRAISE
Ron is doing well at the nursing facility since his return from the hospital.  Thanks for all your prayers. Brother of Debbie & Scott Bryant

Sarah Bungard is retiring from the Marine Corps after 23 years of service.  Sister-in-law of Keith Kopko

SYMPATHY
Family and friends of Katie McNally, who at the age of 29 lost her year-long battle with Leukemia.  Friend of the Leitch Family

 
 

News from our Youth
and Children's Ministries

YOUTH:
YOUTH DISCUSSION GROUP series:  
We will gather for dinner & Discussion Once a month. Variety of topics, from school to friends to problems we face, to how it all fits into God’s plan… 
JOIN US all school year! 

January:
Friday, January 27th 6:30 p.m. to January 28th 10 a.m. 
JOIN US this month for our discussion series, and LOCK-IN afterwards! Pizza dinner Provided. 

Mini Missions
Wednesday, January 18th!
Come and join the younger kids for dinner and packing winter Cabinet Kits! We need help to replenish our homeless kits. 

*ANYONE who wishes to buy things for the cabinet, we have some money in the budget, please purchase and bring your receipt with you to be reimbursed!  

CHILDREN AND YOUTH:
WEDNESDAYS:
Good News Kids! 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Come and join in on the fun! Eat dinner together, activities, music, art, games… and FUN! 
4 yrs old through 6th graders! 
We need 7th through 12th helpers! (I will feed you haha) 

January dates: 
Wednesday, January 11th! - Games
Wednesday, January 18th  - Packing kits for the homeless for the cabinet Wednesday, January 25th – lesson and fun! 
  
MINI MISSIONS!
KIDS AND YOUTH! Be watching for our Mission Possible opportunities coming up!  Bring a friend whenever you want! 
*YOUTH: REMEMBER that you can earn some community service hours whenever we have mission opportunities or working with the younger kids! 
 
January MISSIONS to work on:
Collecting for cabinet
Collecting hats, gloves, scarves
Packing homeless kits

COMING IN FEBRUARY:
Serving like Jesus project CHILI SALE! 

PLEASE BE WATCHING – WE WILL NEED EASTER HELP! (It’s not as far away as you think!)
 
JANUARY CHILDREN & YOUTH BIRTHDAYS:
(If you do not see your child age 0-17th's birthday, please notify the church office.)

JAN.16   KINGSTON TERRELL
JAN. 22    GRIFFIN CLUTS
JAN. 28    WILLIAM SINKO



JANUARY WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES:
(If you don't see your wedding anniversary, please notify the church office.)

JAN. 1  JAY & PATTIE SINNES, 65 YEARS