Current Events

 

North Coast District 2011 Leadership Academy

Saturday, February 4th

at Church of the Saviour UMC in Cleveland Heights

 

This year's Leadership Academy theme is "CALLING THE CHURCH TO ACTION, Wherever Vitality and Vision are Present, Christ Brings Victory!" Our keynot speaker, Bishop Gregory Palmer is a powerful preacher and brings energy to any discussion. There are numerous workshops held throughout the morning followed by lunch. For more information contact Sharon Spieth or the Church Office.

 

 

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Sunday Morning Program Highlights

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8:30 a.m. SUNDAY Adult Studies Session

 

This study session has been, and will continue to be, oriented toward the goal of faith development. Our current DVD study is a series of 8 sermons given by Rev. Adam Hamilton entitled "Christianity's Family Tree," each one discussing a different branch or denomination of Christianity. These DVDs are visually rich and intellectually stimulating. Come and join us for what promises to be an interesting series of studies.

 

We will NOT meet on New Year's Day. On January 8, 15, and 22, we will finish the last three chapters from Adam Hamilton's series, where we will learn more about Baptists, Pentecostals, and Methodism.

 

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Family Worship Service and Sunday School

10:00 a.m.

 

Beginning Sunday, September 12th, our children will join their parents in our Family Worship service until approximately 10:15, After that time our Pre-School through 8th grade students will move to their classrooms on the Upper Level for Sunday School, and our Youth (9-12th grades) will meet in Fellowhip Hall for various activities. See our Childrens Programs or Youth Programs web pages for more information on their Sunday School experience!

 

 

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The "Word" in January

 

Jan. 1, 2012 - " Starting Over"

NEW YEAR'S MORNING

 

Jan. 8 -

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

 

Jan. 15 -

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

 

Jan. 22 -

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

 

Jan. 29 -

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

 

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Faithlink Series Study

Sundays at 6:30 p.m.

 

In our Faithlink class members receive written discussion material each week by e-mail about a current issue of national or international importance, along with how we might view and respond to that issue from a Christian and Wesleyan perspective. Join us as we discuss the weekly topic and enjoy each other's fellowship over coffee, hot cocoa, and cookies.

 

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New Monday Night Bible Study

Mondays at 7:30 p.m.

 

Our Monday Night Bible Study will continue in January with a new theme: "God establishes a faithful people." This study includes readings from the books of Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and Galatians. Members of the class will benefit from having copies of both the leader's and participant's manuals. If you are interested in joining this class, call the Church Office at 440-871-2082.

 

 

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The Bay UMC Book Club offers a great opportunity for members to discuss current literary works with other Christians. All are welcome to join in. We will take a break in September, 2011 and plan to resume meeting

some time in early 2012.

 

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Job Seekers

 

Job Seekers is a faith-based community group dedicated to promoting the wholeness of persons who are in the job search market. All persons seeking employment are welcome to attend. Beginning in January, 2012, the group will meet in our Fellowship Hall on the first and third Monday mornings of each month from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Check out our Job Seekers web page for current topics !

 

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United Methodist Women Events

 

UMW Soup Supper

Saturday, January 28, 2012

 

Sarah Ruth Circle Wednesday, January 18, 2012 9:30 a.m.	Circle of Hope Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.	Lydia Circle Thursday, January 24, 2012 7:00 p.m.

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"The Messenger" Goes GREEN   Beginning with the September, 2010 issue of "The Messenger," Bay UMC began sending our Messenger via e-mail. We are actively striving to be good stewards and reduce our mailing costs, our copy costs, and our paper costs. Please provide us your e-mail address so that we can send your issue via e-mail. For those that do not have an e-mail address, "The Messenger" will still be mailed.

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