Mystery Munchies Auction Fundraiser

Saturday, October 28th, 5:00 – 8:00 pm Have some fun! Find some gift baskets for Christmas! Bid on two handmade quilts and delightful homemade desserts! Taste some mystery munchies. There will be games and prizes. Invite a friend or two or more for an evening of fun and fellowship that will benefit the general fund …

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Suicide Prevention Awareness

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness month. We will recognize suicide prevention awareness on Sunday, September 24th. The suicide and crisis hotline is 988.

From the Trustees

It has been a very busy summer! Starting at the end of May, our hot water tank broke its seal and flooded the basement. We hired ProServ to come and clean up the water mess and clean and sanitize the basement. We then submitted an insurance claim to pay for the clean-up but it didn’t …

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NAMI Walks

On October 7, 2023, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Lake County chapter will hold their annual awareness and fundraising walk at Mentor Civic Center Amphitheater. NAMI is the nation’s largest grass-roots, peer-led, mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. At NAMI Lake County, OH, …

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Worship News

“Sacred Earth, Sacred Worth”Sermon Series on Creation Spirituality What if we lived life truly connected to the origins of Creation and the Creator? In the beginning God created all things and called them “supremely good.” Creation Spirituality moves us to embrace the steady beat of continuing creation and transformation that God designed from the very …

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Thank You

A heartfelt thanks for all the cards, texts, and check-ins during my recent recovery. It surely made the challenge of being at home much more tolerable. Thank you all for your kindness and care. I will look forward to being with you all again soon. Pastor Lenore

World Communion Sunday

Sunday, October 3rd is World Communion Sunday. In honor of this world event and the many different cultures around the world that can be represented by bread, we are asking for volunteers to submit a bread recipe and bake a loaf of bread to be shared during fellowship time after worship on October 3rd. Thanks!

Gospel Trail 2023

Gospel Friends presents the 20th Annual Gospel Trail on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 12:00 to 7:00 PM at the Painesville Baptist Church. We look forward to seeing our trail family each year! Hope to see you again this year as we share the Gospel through song – southern style! Mark and Cindy MaynardSkylight QuartetPaul …

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Bereavement Companioning and Grief Support

A person’s life is changed forever by the death of someone loved. Beginning July 11, we will be offering a 10-week group held on Tuesdays in Perry from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Registration is required at (440) 279-2062 or tjordan@co.geauga.oh.us. Friends of Geauga LOSS Team is a non-profit 501(c)(3) fundraising team that is committed to …

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Special August 8th Election

On August 8, 2023, there will be a special election to change the Ohio constitution. In order to add all future amendments to the constitution Issue I would require the following: July 10 is deadline for voter registration August 1 absentee ballots must be received by the end of business day. For a ballot, visit …

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Lake County Captains Faith Night

August 13, 2023 at 7:00 PMLake County Captains vs South Bend Cubs Tickets – $12.0023 Classic Park, Eastlake, OHPurchase Deadline: Aug 8th at 11:59 PM Western Reserve District is sponsoring this event:Lake County Captains vs Dayton DragonsJuly 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM EDT (Fireworks)23 Classic Park, Eastlake, OH Please let Larry know if you would …

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Bazaar Fundraising Event

We are planning a FUN EVENING with auctions, mystery munchies, & MORE on Saturday, October 28th. It might have aHalloween theme. Please plan to attend and bring a friend or your whole neighborhood to join in on the FUN! This fundraising event will benefit the Church General Fund.

From the Trustees

Clean-up month was successful and the trustees would like to thank of those individuals that participated both insideand outside projects. June has proven to be a busy month with a wedding and two funerals. It did not help us to be prepared when the hot water tank blew its seal and flooded the basement over …

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Conference Recap

The East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church Annual Conference Recap Report “Our mission is yet alive,” declared Bishop Malone during her Episcopal Address. “Now is the time for us to focus forward. This is a time of remarkable opportunity in the life of The United Methodist Church.” The 54th session of the East …

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Rummage Sale – New Dates

Hey there Chapel Church people, it’s been almost a year since we had our last rummage sale, and we need to do another one! Chapel needs some fundraisers and you probably have accumulated a lot more stuff to get rid of since then. It’s also a way to reach out to our community to greet …

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Guest Speaker

Mrs. Faith O. Fire was our guest speaker on Pentecostal Sunday. Holy Spirit, come to us!

May is Clean-Up Month

The trustees have decided to designate the month of May as clean-up month. Small groups or individuals may choose to come to the church and clean up a flower bed or other areas that may need cleaning, weeding, blowing, raking, etc. when they have time during the month. It can be any day or time …

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Lake County Captains Game

Faith NightLake County Captains vs. South Bend CubsAugust 13, 2023, 7:00 pm Tickets – $12.00Purchase Deadline: Aug 8, 2023 Is anyone interested in going to this Captains Baseball Game? Perhaps a small group would like to get together for special fellowship time. Larry has the ticket link for this special promotional game. Please let Larry …

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Bazaar Fundraising Event

We are planning a FUN EVENING with auctions, mystery munchies, & MORE on Saturday, October 28th. It might have aHalloween theme. Please plan to attend and bring a friend or your whole neighborhood to join in on the FUN! This fundraising event will benefit the Church General Fund.

Annual Conference

The East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church is having its Annual Conference on June 8 – 10 at the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron. Online registration ends Friday, May 12th.

Worship News

Everyone is looking forward to celebrating Easter. Ash Wednesday, February 26th, begins the season of Lent, a time of reflection and contemplation leading up to Good Friday and the joyous celebration of Christ’s resurrection on Easter. Schedule of Events:

Lenten Bible Study

Seven Words – Listening to Christ from the Cross by Susan Robb. Books are available in the church office for $10. We gather in the counseling room upstairs after worship on Sunday to view the weekly video and have discussion and answer guiding questions to help deepen our understanding of our faith journey. Please plan to …

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MCMA Lenten Lunch Services

The Madison Christian Ministers Association (MCMA) is sponsoring Lenten Lunch Services at noon time at Central Congregational Church and on MCMA’s Facebook page during the season of Lent – starting Ash Wednesday 2/22/23 through Good Friday 4/7/2023. Lunch will be served at noon followed by the service and a message.

2023 Scholarships

Once again we are offering scholarships to high school graduates going to college in the fall. The application and rules are attached below. All applications are due by March 15th and the scholarships will be awarded by April 15th. Please contact the church office with any questions.

Lenten Lunch Services

The Madison Christian Ministers Association (MCMA) is sponsoring a hybrid Lenten Lunch Services at Central Congregational Church and on MCMA’s Facebook page during the season of Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday (February 22nd). Lunch will be served at noon followed by the service and a message.