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MassillonOH44647
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The Echo
September/October 2018
Newsletter of Epworth United Methodist Church
Worship Time: Sunday 9:30 am
Church Office Hours 9 am—Noon, Monday-Thursday - 330.832.7271
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.
Sermons for September and October
September 2 - Service of Holy Communion, “Risk Taking Mission”, Luke 4:14-32
September 9 - Rally Day/Bring a Friend to Church Sunday “John Wesley in Today’s World”, Ephesians 2:8-9;
Matthew 22:37-40
September 16 - “John Wesley’s Theology”, Ephesians 2:4-10; Romans 3:21-31
September 23 - “The Wesleyan Quadrilateral”, I Corinthians 15:1-11; II Timothy 3:10-17
September 30—”The Sacrament of Baptism”, Matthew 3:13-17; Acts 16:25-34
October 7 - Service of Holy Communion, “The Sacrament of Holy Communion”, I Corinthians 11:17-29
October14 -”Back to Basics: United Methodist Practices”, I Corinthians 9:24-27; Luke 6:27-36
October 21 - “PRAYERS: Prayer and Meditation”, Luke 11:1-13; Matthew 6:9-14
October28 - “PRESENCE: Corporate Worship and Community”, John 15:1-11; Psalm 122
Pastor Les Home #330.938.7704 Cell#330.284.6531
Prayer Line—Barb Dillen: 330.705.9049 or 330.832.7253

2. Pastor’s Pen
“BACK TO CHURCH” / HOMECOMING SUNDAY September 9th
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS — INVITING OTHERS --- BUILDING THE CHURCH!
Romans 12:9-10 “9 Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good.
10 Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another”.
Romans chapter 12 is a Treasure Trove of Ideas, on how to reach out to those who live around us,
and how to be accepting of all others. Paul gives us the steps for building relationships:
Be Genuine. "Let Love be without Hypocrisy." Don't just pretend to love others. Be genuine in
your love and acceptance of others.
Be Contagious with Enthusiasm. We are to be Fervent in Spirit."
Be Positive, Patient and Prayerful. This connects us with others. We may never see our friends be-
lieve as we do, but we can still be a positive influence in their lives.
Open Your Heart and Home to Others. Hospitable people make the world a smaller place.
Never Speak Evil or Negatively of Others. "Bless and Curse Not."
Empathize. This will help you avoid seeming to be indifferent.
Let God Handle Justice. When we seek revenge, we put ourselves in God’s place, as if we could
judge their hearts.
Build a Relationship based on your connections, your common interests…
Invite Them to Join Us in Worship!
Sept 9th
…we are having a free Pancake Breakfast and you can offer a ticket to people to come and
join us.
They can have breakfast and leave; or they can have breakfast and decide to sit in on our worship
service to see what it is like.
WHO? Invite Family, Friends, Former active members, Co-Workers, Neighbors…etc
Pastor Les Home #330.938.7704 Cell#330.284.6531
Prayer Line—Barb Dillen: 330.705.9049 or 330.832.7253
Quarter Auction
To Benefit Epworth
U.M.C.
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Starts at 2:00 pm
Doors open at 1:00 pm
Only $5.00;Extra paddles $ 2
Food & beverages available for purchase
Place:
Epworth U. M. C.
3061 Lincoln Way N. W.
Massillon, Ohio 44647
For more info. call
Bryan @330.309.1900
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 Scheetz 330.477.3895
Stewardship
Day Care Board Bryan Stuck 330.309.1900

3. Jesus Loves the Little Children…..
And the Big Kids, Too!
After a great summer, with a wonderful Vacation Bible
School and Magical Family Fun Fest and getting to know
some new friends, we are excited to get started with our
fall programs!
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES will begin for kids and
youth, ages 3-high school, on September 9th right after
worship at 10:40.
Ages 3-5th grade will meet in the large Sunday
School room in the new building. Teachers are Linda
Lockwood & Debbie Scheetz.
Grades 6-12 will meet in the Youth Room, which
is the basement of the sanctuary. Teacher is Marie
Senften-Deitz.
BIBLE BUDDIES, for ages 4 through our youth helpers,
will be “Traveling through the Parables” this year. It
begins each time at 5:30 and ends at 7:30. Each gather-
ing includes 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! Bible Buddies will meet on these dates:
September 16 January 20
October 21
February 16-17 “Kids’ Camp-In”
November 18 March 17
December 16 April 14
YOUTH in grades 6-12 will meet at 4 p.m. on the same
days as Bible Buddies. We’ll have a meal and activity.
At our first gathering on September 16, we’ll make
some other plans for the year also! Bring a friend and
come for a great time of fellowship!
Questions? Want to help with Bible Buddies or Youth?
Contact Marie or Linda.
Musical Notes
If you like music and like to sing, you are in-
vited to join one of our singing groups! Adult
Choir, for adults of all ages, rehearses at 8:40
in the Choir Room on the Sundays they sing.
Spirit Praise, for folks in 6th grade and all ag-
es of adults, rehearses at 8:30 in the Sanctuary
when they sing. We welcome all who love to
sing & praise & worship!
The music schedule coming up is:
September 2 Special Music/
Praise Dance
September 9 Adult Choir &
Spirit Praise
September 16 Adult Choir
September 23 Spirit Praise
September 30 Adult Choir
October 7 Special Music
October 14 Adult Choir
October 21 Adult Choir
October 28 Spirit Praise
We’ll be including handbells during the year,
as well as some children’s music. If you have
questions, please contact me!
Make a joyful noise!
Marie
Adult Sunday School
Sunday School classes for adults of
all ages will begin on September 9
following worship. If you’ve never
been to a class, or have been away
from Sunday School for awhile, you
are invited to come!
The Friendship Class meets in the Fellowship Hall
under the leadership of Alice Fazzone.
The Young & Not-So-Young Adults have been
meeting in the Youth Room. This year’s study will
be the twelve disciples. Rod Deitz will lead the
class. We have to get this class a name!

4. Preschool Themes
9/3 Who Am I?
9/10 Calendar Days-Weeks-Months
9/17 Safety Week
9/24 Manners
10/1 Shapes
10/8 Ohio Heritage
10/15 Book Week
10/22 Halloween/Fall
10.29 Apple Week
Infant/Toddler Themes
1 Red Circle
2 Orange Square
3 Yellow Triangle
4 Green Rectangle
5 Blue Oval
6 Purple Diamond
7 White Heart
8 Black Star
9 Brown Octagon
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 3—Day Care Closed
September 4—Preschool Begins
October 15—Open House
October 31—Halloween Party
November 20—Thanksgiving Feast
Nov 22-23— Day Care Closed
December 3-6 —Santa Secret Shop
Dec 21—Christmas Party
Dec 24—Day Care Closes at 3 p.m.
Dec 24-31—Day Care Only
Dec 25—Christmas Day—Day Care Closed
Jan 1—New Year’s Day—Closed
#Allin4Kindness
We will be participating in the city of Massillon’s Kind-
ness Initiative, #Allin4Kindness. We will have a kind-
ness board on the white board outside the infant
room. The theme will be “Take What You Need, Leave
What You Can.” It will be full of post-its with positive
messages for you to take as needed. I will also provide
post-its and markers so you can leave a message to
brighten someone's day. The city also has signs and
shirts available to purchase if anyone in interested.
Contact Miss Emily for additional information or ques-
tions.
SCHOOL BEGINS
Epworth Preschool is re-opening on September
4. Every child that is present from 9—11:30
a.m. will receive the pr4eschool curriculum.
We are excited to invite everyone back and we
are ready for a busy year of learning.
September Birthdays
9/3 John Paulus
9/3 Rich Mortland
9/3 Timothy Kelley
9/5 Brandy Miller
9/5 Courtney Miller
9/15 Jacquie Burtt
9/16 Jessica Staley
9/16 Morgan Williamson
9/16 Emma Woods
9/22 Barb Remley
9/22 Diane Shane
9/26 Ron Moore
9/27 Charlene Worrall
9/28 Alice Brunckhart
9/28 Seth Brickey
9/29 Bonnie Kerr
9/29 Ben Krichbaum
9/30 Jeannette Birkich
October Birthdays
10/1 Elaine Legrom
10/2 Winona Weaver
10/4 Marie Deitz
10/5 Sandi Schoener
10/6 Sue Easterly
10/9 Bill Weaver
10/12 Jeff Brickey
10/12 Daniel Amstutz
10/17 Alison Williamson
10/19 Sam Nodo
10/23 Alice Fazzone
10/23 Katie Burtt
10/25 Gracie Kelley
10/29 Mitch Krichbaum
10/31 Mona Schultz
October Anniversaries
10/3 Diane & Lester Shane
10/5 Rod & Marie Deitz
10/13 Ray & Barb Kennedy
10/16 Hal & Nikki DeCeuster
September Anniversaries
9/16 Roberta & Brian Miller
9/19 Vicki & Larry Henderson
9/21 George & Marcia Emmert
FINANCIAL REPORT
CHURCH
7/1/2018Balance Fwd. $40,190.18
Receipts $9,790.25
Total Income $49,980.43
Expenses $36,983.42
07/31/18Balance $12,997.01
BUILDING EXPANSION
07/01/18Balance Fwd. $ 273.48
Pledges $ 1,590.00
St. Pauly's $ 79.98
Church $ 300.00
Hall Rent $ 575.00
Total Income $ 2,818.46
Payment on Principle $ 2,453.35
Extra Payment on Prin. $ 79.98
7/31/2018Balance $ 285.13
7/1/2018Loan Balance $ 164,883.19
Payment on Principle $ 1,870.58
Extra Payment on Prin. $ 79.98
7/31/2018Loan Balance $ 162,932.63
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07/03/18Hensel Paving Parking $27,825.00
Lot
Savings Account Balance: $41,714.38
FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sunday, September 9, 2018
8:00—9:00 a.m.
Everyone is invited to stay for worship
following breakfast
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.
 Thank you to everyone who helped make our Magical
Family Fun Day successful. It takes everyone working
together to make things run smoothly.
 Thank you to those who hosted our Reach-Out group
for showers and those who helped provide the meal.
 Thank you to everyone who provided food for our
fellowship times this summer. Everything was yum-
my!!
 Thank you to those of you who do “the little things.”
they do not go unnoticed.