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Announcements
GENERAL CHURCH NEWSApril 6th Red Cross Blood Drive Results The Blood Drive was a success! We collected 35 units of blood and reached our goal. Thanks to everyone who donated blood and volunteered at the drive. Our next drive will be held on Sunday, June 15th, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please mark this date on your calendar.
Spring Puppet Show The Spring Puppet Show will be at the Community Center, Sunday, May 18th, at 4:00 PM. Please come and enjoy!
Men's Softball Season Begins It's softball time again! The season starts with our first game on May 18th. Games are played at St John Lutheran's field which is next to Ted Kaltenbach Park at the intersection of Avery and Cara Road. The team is for men 16 years of age and older. The times for games are Sunday afternoons between 1 and 6 p.m. If you have played before, we will contact you with more details by email. If you have not played before, please email Tony Parrett at parrett@wowway.com or Michael Haney at mhaney@columbus.rr.com to express your interest. We will be sending out further details as we get them.
Lori Lossie Farewell Lunch On June 1st we will have a lunch with a program to follow to honor Lori Lossie. Please mark your calendar now and plan to attend!
Hilliard Churches Golf Outing - SAVE THE DATE-AUGUST 16 The details are still being worked out, but HUMC will be partnering with a number of other Hilliard area churches for a golf outing on Saturday, August 16. The shotgun start is at 7:45am, with a BBQ and prizes immediately following golf. The event will benefit the Hilliard Welfare Council. All golfers and would-be golfers will be welcome at this scramble event. Mark your calendars and look for sign-up details in the coming weeks.
Recycling Bins In Social Hall Recycling bins have been placed in the Social Hall. Please place any bottles, cans, newspapers, magazines, cardboard, and #1 and #2 plastics into these containers. Please rinse cans and bottles to avoid ants!
NEW Salt Shaker Email Subscribers If you are not currently receiving the Salt Shaker by email and want to receive the church newsletter electronically, send an email message to Hulda Moffitt at hmoffitt@hilliardumc.org. Please state in your message that you want to receive eSaltShaker and provide your email address.
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Substitutes Sought for Occasional Warehouse Custodial Work We'd like to put together a list of folks to pitch in occasionally when our assistant custodian, Christie Blue, can't work her regular shift (vacation time off, etc.). There are a few Saturdays coming up in March and April when Christie needs to be out of town overnight with her daughter's volleyball team. Saturday is a lighter shift: 1-2 hours to spot-clean the restrooms, do a little vacuuming, and a couple other small tasks (anytime after 1pm, usually). If you're interested, please contact Beth Palmer, bpalmer@hilliardumc.org, 560-3808. We'll train you and pay you. Thanks!
On-Line Devotional Begins based on United Methodist Social Principles and Creed: a call to prayer for the General Conference of The United Methodist Church In recognition of the 2008 General Conference of The United Methodist Church, a quadrennial gathering of denominational leaders worldwide, students, alumni, faculty, and staff at Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO) have initiated a project to prayerfully reflect on the denomination's principles that address social and ethical issues. Church members and the public are invited to subscribe to an electronic "Daily Devotion" based on The United Methodist Church's Social Principles and Social Creed. The devotions will run from Wed., Feb. 6 (Ash Wednesday) through Fri., May 2 (the final day of General Conference). Instructions on how to subscribe to the daily devotions will be available through the MTSO home page (www.mtso.edu) beginning Monday, February 4. Each day's devotion will be based on a specific section of the Social Principles. The purpose of MTSO's Daily Devotions is to raise awareness of the Social Principles and Social Creed, to serve as a resource for reflection throughout Lent and the Easter season, for prayerfully supporting the delegates who will gather for General Conference to make decisions for the entire denomination. The 2008 General Conference will convene from April 22 through May 2 in Fort Worth, TX. Located on U.S. Route 23 in Delaware, Methodist Theological School in Ohio is a graduate seminary of The United Methodist Church preparing people for service to the church and the world.
E-Prayer Chain Information and Registration Welcome to the updated prayer chain process. To send a prayer
request to the chain, click here
A Prayer Chain Coordinator will take all of the requests for the day and send them on to the chain. Please do not send the requests directly to new coordinator Renee Stabile or retiring coordinator Shirley Goodall.
If anyone would like to be added that isn’t already a member of the prayer chain, just do the following: Send a blank email to prayerchain-subscribe@hilliardumc.org. When you receive the automatic message, simply click reply and send. (This step helps prevent anyone else from adding you without your permission.) For general questions about the prayer chain, please send an email to prayerchain-owner@hilliardumc.org
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Warehouse 839 Band Leader Hired! We have hired Gary Williams as our new Warehouse 839 Band Leader! We are very excited to welcome Gary to our church staff. Gary is an accomplished musician, sound/audio/video expert, has led bands in church settings. Gary is a devoted Christ follower and seeks to honor God through music. Gary's primary instrument is keyboard, and also plays guitar, bass, and drums. Gary's first Sunday will be April 6. Please join us in welcoming him into our church family!
STAFF POSITION AVAILABLE: Sanctuary Contemporary Music Co-Director. This position is shared responsibility with Jody Hepp for music selection and preparation, rehearsal of Praise and Worship Team, leading worship time for 9:30 contemporary worship in The Sanctuary. Flexibility in scheduling of particular Sundays, but basically two Sundays on and two Sundays off per month. Position available immediately. If interested or know someone, please contact Debbie Detrick, Jody Hepp, or David Ziegel (church office phone: 876-2403; or e-mail dziegel@hilliardumc.org). For congregational information, Debbie wants to reduce her music ministry work load. FEEDING BY FAITH needs Financial Support Feeding By Faith has been serving the community at the United Methodist Free Store/Church for All People now for six years. Feeding By Faith is thankful for all the individual volunteers and groups that have served over the years. The ministry has been blessed with donations of bagels and pastries from Panera Bread and Starbucks, an unknown person that provides loaves of bread each week, and now Pizza Hut will be donating personal pan pizzas (already cooked) to distribute on Saturday mornings! The Feeding By Faith Ministry runs strictly on donations of food, paper products and gifts to purchase eggs, meat and potatoes, cheese, milk, juice and fruit. An example of a typical morning - 30 dozen eggs each week are cooked, 10 pounds of tater tots, 1 case of bananas, at least 5 gallons of milk and juice, plus boxes of dry cereal (not to mention ham and cheese to go with the eggs). Feeding By Faith is in need of funds to continue this all important ministry. Prayerfully consider giving to the Feeding By Faith fund so HUMC can continue its outreach to those in the Parsons Avenue area. Any questions, do not hesitate to e-mail Susan Hurst at jhurst1@columbus.rr.com or phone: 614-579-7235. Thank you again for all your continued prayers and support.
Mission Item for May: Third Run of the Undy 500! The Undy 500 is back for the May mission item! We are collecting undergarments for the Methodist Free Store. Be sure to check store ads and look for multi-packs (each piece counts separately). Our goal is 500 items and we can do it! Just think: If 100 families, couples or individuals bought one package of 6 items, we would exceed our goal by 100! If 50 bought two packages, and so on. You get the idea. We are collecting primarily boxers, briefs, and bras, but socks are welcome too. All sizes are appreciated. The Helper Hampers in the Warehouse entryway and the Narthex (across from the Sanctuary doors) will be ready to receive-let's fill 'em up!
Hilliard READS Needs Tutors Hilliard READS (adult English classes) needs volunteers to work with beginner students on a/b/c's, sight words, etc. Curriculum will be provided. We also need volunteers to float in the intermediate class to help with questions or individual work as the teacher conducts class. Classes are Mondays and Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m., in the Sanctuary building classrooms. Classes run through May 19 (year-end banquet on May 22). If you are able to help, please sign up on the Opportunity Sheet or contact Stephanie Harrell @ 529-8363 or stephrogg@netscape.net. Volunteers truly make the difference! Conversational English is so helpful and relationships built between volunteers and students directly impacts attendance in class and at the social events during the year--they enjoy working with you and want to get to know you more!
Cooks to Prepare/Serve, New Life Church, Sunday, May 11th We need 4 "early-birds" to help prepare and serve breakfast at New Life Church next Sunday, May 11. Singles, couples and even families are welcome (kids should be 12 and older). You will be expected to arrive at the New Life Church at 25 W. 5th Avenue in the Short North at 6:30 a.m. and can expect to leave around 9:15-9:30 a.m. Call Richard Mason with questions at home - 529-9494 or at work, 246-0130.
Summer Brown Bag Outreach The Hilliard Welfare Council Food Pantry runs low year after year during the summer months. The Outreach Team is asking you, HUMC/Warehouse 839 to help make the difference. The Outreach Team is introducing the Summer Brown Bag Outreach, similar to the Thanksgiving Outreach. We are asking that you take a brown bag, fill it with your choice from 4 shopping lists, then return the brown bag to Sunday Service from 5/4-5/25. The brown bags will be available at each service with instructions and a shopping list attached. The items will be delivered to the Hilliard Welfare Council Food Pantry during the month of June.
Support College Connection: Buy Kroger Gift Cards Cards available in $5.00 or $25.00 denominations, or we can get one especially for you in any amount up to $500.00. Cards can be used at any Kroger, Kroger Marketplace or Kroger Fuel Centers. The cards will be on sale in the Sanctuary Fellowship Hall after all services, or you may contact Van DePoy at 771 -6534 or Rdepoy@aol.com. We thank you for your continued support in this valuable ministry directed at HUMC college students.
Southside Mission Experience Please join us in this outreach endeavor. Teams or individuals-adults and youth ages 15 and up-are welcome to come Thursday, July 17 through Monday, July 21. We will be doing mission work projects on the south side of Columbus. The $100 per person ($200 for family) cost will go toward the projects. This urban mission and ministry experience is a collaborative effort of the Capitol Area South District that includes South Side Settlement; Community Development for All People & Church for All People; Washington Avenue UMC; and United Methodist Community Ministries. For more information and to register, please pick up a brochure. Brochures are available in The Sanctuary at the hospitality table in the Social Hall and in Warehouse 839 at the information center. Contact: Beth Weisbrod, 614-228-1010 or bweisbrod@wocumc.org.
Life-Saving "Servants" needed for Suicide Prevention Hotline If you are a good listener, and are willing to learn, we can train you to help suicidal indivuals find the hope to go on. Our free training begins on March 26th. The 6-month commitment is for 6-hours a week on the crisis line, from June through November. For more information, please contact Mary at 299-6600, extension 2073. (North Central Mental Health Services, 1301 N. High Street, Columbus).
New Life Church Clothing Closet - Toothpaste HUMC has an ongoing commitment to provide toothpaste for the New Life Church clothing closet. We especially need the small, travel size tubes. There is a "Toothpaste Donations" box in the Narthex of both buildings. When you shop for toiletries, remember the needs of those less fortunate in our community. Thank you!
Puppets are Looking for a Few Good Arms! The Arm Ministers are a puppet ministry that travels central Ohio spreading the good news of God's love. With contemporary Christian music, short skits, fabulous props, and awesome puppets, the Arm Ministers appeal to adults and children alike. We are working hard on our new Spring Show... and if you have ever thought about joining our team.. NOW is the time! 7th graders through Adults, Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 8pm in the upstairs of the Education Wing (Sanctuary). Just listen for the Fantastic music! For Questions call: Kathy Kerr 614-733-0124.
Opportunity for Shepherds WWW (Wonderful Wondrous Wednesdays) Shepherds needed for WWW. The responsibilities: lead games, crafts, Bible stories. If interested, please contact the church office at 876-2403.
Prepare Communion Elements for The Sanctuary Worship We are looking for persons willing to share responsibility for purchasing juice and bread and preparing elements: filling cups and cutting bread (as needed), setting out elements for each worship service, cleaning up. If willing to assist, please indicate on the "Sign In" card or contact the church office (876-2403 or lslyh@hilliardumc.org).
Video Team Ministry Opportunities Prepare computer generated video slides for worship services. Currently team members are scheduled approximately one Sunday per month, except Mark Lanning who has been doing most 8:30 worship. Some experience with making computer generated slides helpful. We are currently using either SundayPlus or PowerPoint for our shows. Training will be provided. Sign up on the “Sign-In Card” or contact Brenda Deese (771-5921) or Mark Henshaw (870-7923) or the church office (876-2403 or dziegel@hilliardumc.org).
Chancel Choir The Chancel Choir would like to invite you to join our music fellowship by singing with the choir! There is no experience necessary. If you are of high school age or one who has more life experience, we welcome all who would like to rejoice in the Lord by sharing your singing talents. Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights from 7:30 until 8:30 PM. Child care is provided. The Chancel Choir sings at either the 8:30 or 11:00 AM services. If interested, check the sign-in card or contact Doug Stewart, wdstewart@aol.com. (please indicate if you are Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass.)
Bereavement Ministry Along with pastors/church office, making contact with families of deceased persons to inquire of needs; arrange placement/delivery of memorial rose from church; sympathy card follow-up; assisting with church funeral arrangements.
Worship video taping ministry We need volunteers for taping one or more of Sunday
morning worship services in The Sanctuary, and other special events. If you are interested in being a part of any of these ministries, please
contact Shirley
RUMMAGE SALE UPDATE We had a terrific response from the congregation - over 70 people baked, helped set up, worked during the sale, and helped clean up on Saturday. Numerous people also donated various items that helped make this one of our most successful sales. We made a total of $5160 which will help support various programs within the church, community, and district. We made $1000 from the PreSale on Wednesday for members and friends. The Bake Sale brought in $450 with a wonderful selection of homemade items. THANK YOU to everyone for your generous support.
Acolytes for 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM Services We are looking for acolytes to light the candles at our 8:30 service. If you are interested, please call the church office at 876-2403.
Year End Youth and Families Picnic - Sunday, May 18th We would like to invite all youth and their families to join us at Municipal Park on Sunday, May 18th, for a time of celebration of our year in ministry. We will be honoring our outgoing seniors and welcoming next Fall's 7th graders. Please bring a dish to share and maybe a lawn chair or two and join us in celebration. Please mark on the sign in sheet if you will be joining us or e-mail me at jhurst@hilliadumc.org. If anyone else from the congregation would like to join us, we would love to share the day with you.
Aluminum Can Tabs for Ronald McDonald House The youth led by Becca Wait are collecting aluminum beverage can tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House. There will be containers placed in both the Sanctuary Building and the Warehouse for you to drop them in. Please help the youth in supporting this worthy cause.
Youth E-Mail System As many of you know, there is a new way to keep informed about youth activities. See notes below – if you would want to be included on the youth email list serve…
To subscribe to the Livewire Youth eNews by doing the following: Send a blank message to: livewireyouth-subscribe@hilliardumc.org. When you receive the automatic message, simply send a reply back to the email you received. This step helps prevent anyone else from subscribing you without your permission.
To stop receiving mail from Livewire Youth ENews mailing list, send a blank message to: livewireyouth-unsubscribe@hilliardumc.org. For questions regarding Livewire Youth activities, email: jhurst@hilliardumc.org. For questions regarding Livewire Youth eNews, email: Boettner@wowway.com
Available Support Groups and Needs Essential Tremors - contact Dave Williamson, 921-8711.
Medical Help and Equipment Available
Small Group Study on Prayer Begins at Warehouse 839, Sunday Mornings Explore the very heartbeat of our relationship with God -- prayer. Starting Sunday morning, May 18th, at 9:30 AM for 12 weeks, join discussion facilitator Terri Lechton in studying Philip Yancey's thought-provoking and inspiring book, Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? Meets in Room 6 (Warehouse 839 building, off the kitchen). Sign up on the sign-in card or contact Beth Palmer (bpalmer@hilliardumc.org or 560-3808). Book cost $8.
Men's Morning Out You are invited to attend the Men’s Morning Out breakfasts held at 8:30 AM on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at Bob Evans Restaurant on Cemetery Road. If you are interested in attending, contact Harry Smith, 876-4376 or Chuck Strawser, 529-1914 so they can reserve enough table space.
Fresh Start for Team F.I.T. (Faith In Training) Team F.I.T. took two weeks of but will begin again starting Monday, March 31, for six weeks on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in the Warehouse 839 Building, front room. (Due to the church Rummage Sale, there will be no aerobics the week of April 20th). Join us for light aerobics, stretching and prayer time set to contemporary Christian music! Men and women are invited! For more information, contact Donna McBride, 876-9153.
Friday Evening Small Group Starting New Bible Study & Looking for New Folks! Meeting in the home of Lisa Collier, this new small group is going to study John Ortberg's The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People. It's a video study taught by Ortberg, with discussion -- a wonderful study on slowing down, celebrating, praying, confessing, meditating on Scripture, practicing servanthood, and going the distance. All are welcome! Just give Lisa a call (732-1906) -- their first meeting is Friday, April 11th, 7-9pm.
Office Hours The church office will be officially open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lynda and Lois will continue to work their usual hours, so there will be secretarial/administrative staff in the office from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except when they are at lunch. The reason for this change in “official hours” is greater avoidance of having one person alone in the office. We will, of course, continue to have receptionists in the 9:00 to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. time slots.
Weather Reminder When Hilliard City Schools are closed due to weather, all activities at the church are cancelled. (Adult spiritual formation classes may meet at their own discretion, but childcare will not be provided; check with your facilitator.)
Sip and Chat Donuts, home-made goodies, coffee, and tea are available every Sunday, so take time to sip something warm and chat with visitors and your HUMC friends. Nametags Help Welcome Newcomers As spring comes, we experience an influx of new folks. Guests have stated that they feel less strange when they can see someone’s name. Besides, not all of us learn names just by hearing them. Many of us need to see a name as well. Please make wearing your nametag a part of your hospitality to guests. As you go out the door, just put your tag into the basket. It will be alphabetized and rehung later, so you can find it easily the next week.
If you do not find your name on the kiosk, please notify the person at the hospitality table, and one will be made for you immediately. We don’t want to overlook anyone.
New Prayer Brochure In the pew racks is an attractive brochure entitled, “Hilliard United Methodist Church: a Praying Congregation.” It was created and produced by Prayer Partners, a new prayer ministry. The brochure describes ways to pray for the church, its activities, leaders, and those who participate in its many programs and services. It also explains two other prayer ministries at Hilliard United Methodist Church, Prayer Team for crisis prayers and Tele-Care for congregational contact and prayer. Please
take a brochure home or simply use it to guide your prayer as you enter the
Sanctuary. Prayer Partners know
that if they invite the presence of the Holy Spirit in more regular and
intentional ways, the spiritual vitality of the worship experience will be
enhanced for everyone. In addition
to the brochure and their covenant to pray for each worship service, Prayer
Partners meet once a month to walk through the Sanctuary Building and pray for
the activities, the leaders, and the participants in every room.
If you would like to join this group, please contact Virginia Blasingame
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Service and ministry opportunities are open to
everyone at Hilliard United Methodist Church (HUMC), not just members.
However, membership is an outward sign of an inner commitment to
spiritual growth and support of church ministries.
Whether by profession of faith (for those who have not been members of
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welcome to join HUMC. Orientation groups are scheduled periodically.
Contact Virginia Blasingame at 870-7480 or
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