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WORSHIP WILL REMAIN OUTDOORS!

In lieu of the COVID uncertainties and Rockport's beautiful outdoor space we will remain outdoors as long as we can and as long as weather permits. The time will also remain at 10am. 
Please dress accordingly.

 
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LAY LEADERSHIP / NOMINATING & STEWARDSHIP:
 

We are looking for a few folks to be on the Lay Leadership/Nominating committee.  This committee recruits, trains, nurtures, and supports lay leadership at Rockport.  They assist the Church Council with assessing and recommending changes in leadership needs.  Also, we are looking for someone to spearhead our Stewardship Campaign for 2022. If you are interested in being on either of these committees, please talk with Pastor Don.

 

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CHOIR RESUMES SOON!

Greetings in Christ!

We are excited our Rockport Choir will be starting once again very soon. Those who love to express their faith through singing make-up our choir. No auditions. Our choir's offerings are a regular part of the Sunday worship service. Rehearsals will be Tuesday evenings at 6:45pm, under the direction of Susan Shick. We present traditional and contemporary choral songs and hymns. Soloists and instrumentalists have many opportunities to enhance the musical offerings of our choir. Please contact:
Susan Shick 
Rockport UMC Music Director/Organist
ershick@prodigy.net
440-331-5718

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NEW OFFICE HOURS BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER:

New office hours will be :

Tuesdays, 11-4pm
Wednesdays, 10-4pm
Fridays, 10-3pm

also 

Rev. Don's office hours will remain:
Tuesdays, 11-1pm
and
Thursdays, 11-1pm

Rev. Don's contact information is:
sparknod@yahoo.com
440-391-9823
 
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COLLEGE STUDENTS:

Hello College Students (and Parents!)
We are hoping to gather college addresses of all of our college students.
From time to time we like to correspond with them! Please send your address (or your child’s) to the church office by calling or emailing, or send to Kira Holchin!
office@rockportumc.org
education@rockportumc.org

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ROCKPORT YOUTH GROUP ALUMNI! 

Sunday, September 19th – 5 to 7 p.m.
We are gettin’ the gang back together! We haven’t met since Covid shut us down! FOOD AND FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP! Come and have some dinner together, and conversation. 
WOOHOO! Can’t wait to catch up! Friends are always welcome!

 

 
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CONFIRMATION AT ROCKPORT 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR

If you have a youth in 7th or 8th grade this school year, please let us know if you are interested in becoming a part of our Confirmation class! There will be a parent and youth meeting sometime in September, and the Confirmation year will kick off in October! Contact Kira or the church office to sign up!


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RECOMMENDATIONS:  

As a reminder, due to the COVID uncertainties with the Delta Variance, and in the spirit of caring for each other (especially the immunocompromised and our unvaccinated kids), Rockport's leadership has prayerfully decided to reinstate that all people, vaccinated or not, wear masks INDOORS and SOCIALLY DISTANCE.  

 
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MEN’S GROUP: 

The Rockport Men’s Group will meet on Thursday, September 16th  at 6:30 pm at the church for a potluck dinner. There will be a great meal, time for face-to-face fellowship and a guest speaker.  Come and enjoy this special time together!

 
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GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER:  

Rockport All Church Information
and  Financial Reports are accessible here 
or in the church office.  

 
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BOOK CLUB

Please join us on Monday, September 20th at 7pm outside on the church patio.  We will be reading The Whole Life by Robert Seethaler.  The Whole Life is a tender book about finding dignity and beauty in solitude. An exquisite novel about a simple life, it has already demonstrated its power to move thousands of readers with a message of solace and truth. It looks at the moments, big and small, that make us what we are.  Hope to see you all on Sept. 20th for fellowship and discussion!

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ROCKPORT HAPPENINGS!
 

 

Calendar of Events:


Friday, September 3, 2021
       9:45am – Al-Anon

Sunday, September 5, 2021
       8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
       10:00am - Outdoor Worship & Live Streamed

Monday, September 6, 2021 -
Church office Closed for Labor Day

Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Church Office Closed 

Friday, September 10, 2021
Church Office Closed 

Sunday, September 12, 2021
       8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
       10:00am - Outdoor Worship & Live Streamed
       3:30-5:30pm – Youth Group Start Up Family POTLUCK

Monday, September 13, 2021
       7:00pm - Strategic Planning

Thursday, September 16, 2021
       6:30pm – Men's Group POTLUCK

Sunday, September 19, 2021
       8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
       10:00am - Outdoor Worship & Live Streamed
       5-7:00pm – Youth Group Alumni Gathering

Monday, September 20, 2021
       7:00pm – Book Club

Wednesday, September 22, 2021
       6:30-8:00pm – Good News Kids & M&M's group resumes
 
Prayer List: 
 

NEW THIS WEEK
Ron, please pray for him in assisted living.  For his willingness to accept help from nurses & aides for personal care. God speaking to his heart & mind.  Brother of Debbie Bryant
Prayers for Rockport , Afghanistan, Louisiana, and the world

ONGOING PRAYERS
Connie Clyde, on hospice.  Mother of Julia Welsh
Dan Rosette, passed into life eternal on Aug. 23rd.  Constituent of Rockport.  Husband of Dara Rosette
Mary Jane Keeler, prayers for a successful surgery.  Requested by Mary Mainwaring
Vickie Smilanich, home from the hospital with health concerns
Betty Jones, prayers for healing
Erna Guia, prayers for healing
Vicki Moenich, prayers for healing
Pearl Biscotti, moved to assisted living in Gahana Ohio
Dan Rice, health concerns.  Requested by his brother, David Rice
Nancy Chapman, passed into life eternal on August 7th. Mother of Scott Chapman
Keel Arlia, Back problems.  Stepdaughter of Beverly Cavanah
Sara,Undergoing multiple surgeries after a serious fall. Requested by Nick Berardi
Barb Michael, recovering from surgery. Sister of Dianne Hall
Norma Golladay, medical concerns
Joyce, in need of prayers.  Sister of Nancy Geyer
Lynn Burris, after 3 back surgeries still living in extreme pain.  Brother-in-law of Beverly Cavanah
Mary Mainwaring, health concerns.
Douglas MacMillan, member, prayers for recovery from a fall and surgery on his spine and his recuperation at home will be extensive.  Requested by his sister, Gail Stephan
Bill Bowers-Health concerns
Donny Nally, recovering from heart & kidney transplants.  Son of Diana Nally
Katie Patton, single mom of 3 with stage 4 liver cancer. Requested by the Wilkenson Family
Dennis, healing and guidance.  Nephew of Elsie Gaewsky
Jan Tietje, medical concerns

MILITARY SERVING OUR COUNTRY
Jacob Gasiewski-Serving our country.  Grandson of Carole Heppner
Sarah Bungard-Serving our country, Chief Warrant Officer 2 USMC. Requested by the Kopko family
Mariah White-Pray for safety for her & her unit who are in Kuwait.  Friend of Dan Newman
Lt. Chandler Freeman-In Kuwait. Grandson of Marge Freeman
 

News from our Youth and Children's Ministries

Children:

GOOD NEWS KIDS!
WELCOME BACK Wednesday, September 22nd 6:30-8:00pm, to Good News Kids & M&M’s group! Preschool 4 yrs old through 6th Graders… YOUTH ALWAYS welcome to join us!
DINNER and Learning Games and Lessons! WOOHOO! 
We will be providing a brown bag dinner together, and the menu will go out soon…

YOUTH: PLEASE indicate to me each week if you’re coming by Tuesday night so that you can get dinner!

If the kids and youth don’t care for the dinner we’re serving, PLEASE feel free to pack something and send for your kids!
 
Youth:

Youth Group Year Start Family POTLUCK! 
Sunday, September 12th, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
PLEASE join us as we come back together as a family unit! please bring a main dish, side, or dessert! Please bring your own place settings. Beverages will be provided!

ROCKY RIVER PIRATES Vs. FAIRVIEW PARK WARRIORS Football game on
Friday, OCTOBER 1st. 
PLEASE note that we are MEETING AT Rocky River stadium, will be sitting together… BUT you must have your own ride to the game and be picked up from the game, we are not carpooling at this time. BUT would love to see you there!

FAMILIES ARE WELCOME to come and hang out together! THIS YEAR, since it’s AT River, we will be sitting on the River side! *Permission Slip needed to sit with us with no adult there, if families come together, no permission slip is needed. Permission slips will go out closer the event! 
 
 

SEPTEMBER CHILDREN & YOUTH BIRTHDAYS:
September 3    Henry Carlo
September 8    Rosalie Carlo
September 10    Cora Carlo
September 12    Erin & Evelyn Gibbons
September 18    Ryan Rowen

SEPTEMBER WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES:
September 1    Chuck & Kathy Rigdon, 20 years
September 5    Dean & Marnie DeCicco, 23 years
September 6    Jose' & Sandy Arancibia, 35 years
September 14    Steven & Kelsey Sinko, 8 years
September 17    Andrew & Debbie Cluts, 10 years
September 19    Gary & Sheree Stephan, 29 years
September 21    Curt & Ann DeCrane, 25 years
September 25    Andrew & Meg Allen, 17 years
                          Scott & Kira Holchin, 16 years
September 27    Justin & Emily Paige, 18 years
September 30    Dennis & Lisa Kay, 32 years
                                  Scott & Sara Chapman, 26 years