HERE ARE SOME UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

Beginning on Saturday, November 1, 2008, we would like to offer the services of our website to make requests for prayer.  The prayer requests submitted will be given to the Email Prayer Chain of our church.  If you would like to request that a prayer be sent out for your concern, just click on the prayer request tab on the left of your screen or on prayer request at the bottom of the screen.  Please try to keep these requests brief and avoid giving too much detail about the request.  The postmaster of this website may edit your request before it is sent to our prayer chain.  We hope that you will feel comfortable in making your request and we would certainly appreciate any feedback when your request has been answered.  Our God is a loving and caring God, even when sometimes His answer to a request is no, not right now.

January 4, 2009 The monthly UMM Breakfast will be held at 8:00 AM on Sunday, January 4, 2009.  Any man or boy of the church is invited to attend this sumptuous breakfast.  Some months we have an outside speaker and other months a man from our own church will give a devotion.

January 6&8, 2009 WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY "STEPPING UP" by Beth Moore This study explores the Psalms of Ascent (120- 134). You will gain a new appreciation for the life of faith as a journey to greater fellowship and worship of God. The study lasts 7 weeks. The introductory session begins Tuesday January 6, 9:30 a.m. at Wreatha Goforths’ home or Thursday January 8, 6:30 p.m. in the Church Parlor. The cost of a workbook is $13.00. Scholarships are available. Please note that workbooks are optional for the evening class. If you have questions, contact Linda Knapp at 365-9568.

January 10, 2009 We will be holding a Leadership Seminar for anyone who wishes to understand leadership responsibilities within Community United Methodist Church.  There will be a light luncheon provided for all who register for this event.  New Chairpersons and new members of our various ministry teams should definitely plan to attend this event and receive some training relative to their new position.  It is intended for this event to conclude around 2:30 PM.

January 10, 2009 Exodus groups, within our church, will be going out to various local restaurants and using the Entertainment Coupon Book. This is an evening of wonderful fellowship accompanied by an excellent dining experience.

January 11, 2009 On the second Sunday of each month, immediately following our morning worship, the Genesis group has a potluck meal. This meal is held in our Fellowship Hall and is open to anyone wishing to bring something to share and join in the fellowship.

January 18,2009 Once again we take the time to honor all of the staff of Community United Methodist Church. We are hosting them at a dinner, to be held at the Sugarcreek Restaurant on Abbe Rd. in Sheffield. We will be seated between 1:00-1:15 PM on Sunday, January 18 and anyone connected to CUMC is invited to attend. Those attending, which are not staff, will be able to pay their bill individually at the restaurant. Non-staff attending will be asked to contibute a small amount to defray the staff dinners. The amount will be determined after the total non-staff attending is known. Members and constituents are encouraged to demonstrate their support for our staff, who work so diligently throughout the year. Reservations can be made with Adam Baillie at 365-3200, or adam39@windstream.net, or baillieadam@yahoo.com or complete a form, which will be in the bulletins of Jan. 4 and 11, and place it in the offering plates. For any questions please contact Adam.

January 20, 2009 SPECIAL AD-COUNCIL MEETING

The Administrative Council of our church will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.  The purpose of this meeting is to gather information related to a previously adopted policy of the board.  A representative of the East Ohio Conference will be present to answer questions and present facts related to our Shared Ministry Funds.  Also, a representative of the East Ohio Evangelical Fellowship will be present to offer opinions on their position regarding the various askings of the United Methodist Church.  Any member or constituent of Community Church should attend this informational meeting, as the Ad-Council decides whether to reconsider our church's present policy.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM and probably held in the church sanctuary to accomodate a large attendance.