5 Week Adult Bible Study Begins this Fall I am happy to announce the Fall Bible Study that I will be teaching this Fall. It is called Everybody Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People, written by Bob Goff. Author of many books including, Walk in Grace, Walk in Love and Love Does, many of us at HCC have enjoyed reading Bob’s books and participating in his Bible studies over the years. If you haven’t read any of his work yet, you are in for a treat! From the book cover: W hat happens when we stop avoiding difficult people and simply love everyone? In his wildly entertaining and inspiring follow-up to the New York Times bestselling phenomenon Love Does, Bob Goff takes readers on a life-altering journey into the secret of living without fear, care, constraint, or worry. The path toward the outsized, unfettered, liberated existence we all long for is found in a truth as simple to say as it is hard to do: love people, even the difficult ones, without distinction and without limits. Driven by Bob's trademark hilarious and insightful storytelling, Everybody, Always reveals the lessons Bob learned - often the hard way - about what it means to love without inhibition, insecurity, or restriction. From finding the right friends to discovering the upside of failure, Everybody, Always points the way to embodying love by doing the unexpected, the intimidating, the seemingly impossible. Whether losing his shoes while skydiving solo or befriending a Ugandan witch doctor, Bob steps into life with a no-limits em- brace of others that is as infectious as it is extraordinarily ordinary. Everybody, Always reveals how we can do the same. Continues on next page————————->>> Haskins Community Church News September 2021
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January 2019
Haskins Community Church News April 2021
5 Week Adult Bible Study Begins this Fall
I am happy to announce the Fall Bible Study that I will be teaching this Fall. It is called Everybody Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People, written by Bob Goff. Author of many books including, Walk in Grace, Walk in Love and Love Does, many of us at HCC have enjoyed reading Bob’s books and participating in his Bible studies over the years. If you haven’t read any of his work yet, you are in for a treat!
From the book cover: What happens when we stop avoiding difficult people and simply love everyone? In his wildly entertaining and inspiring follow-up to the New York Times bestselling phenomenon Love Does, Bob Goff takes readers on a life-altering journey into the secret of living without fear, care, constraint, or worry. The path toward the outsized, unfettered, liberated existence we all long for is found in a truth as simple to say as it is hard to do: love people, even the difficult ones, without distinction and without limits. Driven by Bob's trademark hilarious and insightful storytelling, Everybody, Always reveals the lessons Bob learned - often the hard way - about what it
means to love without inhibition, insecurity, or restriction. From finding the right friends to discovering the upside of failure, Everybody, Always points the way to embodying love by doing the unexpected, the intimidating, the seemingly impossible. Whether losing his shoes while skydiving solo or befriending a Ugandan witch doctor, Bob steps into life with a no-limits em-brace of others that is as infectious as it is extraordinarily ordinary. Everybody, Always reveals how we can do the same.
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Haskins Community Church News September 2021
Pastor Letter Continued… This study is very timely, I believe, in our current world and societal climate. It will be held in five sessions, and all participants are asked to purchase the workbook ($6-8 from Barnes and Noble and Amazon) before the beginning of class. So, when will that be? That is up to you! If you are interested in participating, please email [email protected] with your answers to the following questions:
Would you like the study to begin in September or October (It is 5 weeks)
What general times are you available to participate on what days of the week?
Would you prefer the study to be held in-person outdoors/socially distanced in-person indoors at HCC or held via ZOOM?
I think you will also enjoy reading the accompanying book, Everybody, Always, available at booksellers. Please email me
soon so we can get this study scheduled and feel free to email
Haskins Community Church 209 W. Main St., P.O. Box 287
Haskins, OH 43525
Phone: 419/823-1972
www.haskinscommunitychurch.org Follow us on Facebook!
Worship Services: Sundays 10:00 a.m. In-person and livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.
Communion: 1st Sunday each month
Kids Konnection Children’s Church: during worship
Church Office Hours: Tues., Thurs., 9:30-3:00 pm
Saturday, October 30th, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at HCC Everyone is invited to decorate their cars in family/kid-friendly themes and park them in our lot and welcome little Trick-or-Treaters from the community! Feel free to dress up as well (family-friendly). Please also purchase candy to distribute from your trunk. Families can work together, and feel free to bring lawn chairs as well. Join the fun! Social Distancing will be followed. Please email [email protected] if you plan to bring your car!
Prayer Concerns
For those who are ill, recovering, and with on-going concerns: Denny Bockbrader Loretta Wenig Nick Nicely Shelly Sherman Julie Klingshirn Connor Markowiak Hunter Hamons Phyllis Diane Meyerholtz Larry McIntyre Dick Sheldrick Jeff Browne Eric Steele Janet Mills Melanie Kempton Chris Jeff McIntyre Tom German Nancy Ney Chris Houston Diane Kuhlman David Cheatwood Jim German JoAnn Rooks Amanda Nettie
Please call or e-mail the church office to let us know of any new
prayer concerns and also when names can be removed. Thanks!
Our “shut in” members: John Schutzberg Dick Sheldrick All service men & women in the military including: Brett Green Alex Laverde Kyle Neumann Chrys Nicholson
For Families and Friends of Deceased: Phyllis Murphy, Mary Shank, Al Hartley
Back Bay Mission Staff and Clients Medical Personnel and First Responders Those affected by wildfires and other disasters Victims of Gun Violence and their Families
Worship Schedule September 2021
September 5
Worship: Communion/15th Sunday After Pentecost Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-7a; Psalm 146; James 2:1-10, 14-17; Mark 7:24-37 Sermon: “Playing Favorites”
We are to tend to the needs of those around us—the needs
of the less fortunate and marginalized. Failure to do so results in
Godly wrath and calamity. There is a strong distinction in our
scriptures today between rich and poor. There is a strong theme of
God’s favor for the poor and a call to live righteously.
September 12
Worship: 16th Sunday After Pentecost Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 116:1-9; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38 Special Guest Musicians: Hymns of Dixie
Join us for a fun filled Rally Day celebration as we
experiment with our worship theme – Backwards-Forwards-
Upside Down- Sideways! The events of the past 18 months have
turned our lives upside down, and things seem to be going
backwards instead of forwards! But we can find peace knowing
that the God of all Creation is still the same, and will always remain
the God constant and true.
Worship Schedule September 2021
September 19
Worship: 17th Sunday After Pentecost Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-20; Psalm 54; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37 Sermon: “Solidarity” What does it mean to stand in solidarity with those who are marginalized? Solidarity may mean providing means of survival and support. But as Jesus shows, solidarity may also require us to enter uncomfortable, disruptive spaces in our pursuit of justice.
September 26
Worship: 18th Sunday After Pentecost Scripture: Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29; Psalm 19:7-14; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50 Sermon: “Dream Big ”
This week’s scriptures contain stories of both dreaming and
fear; of great possibilities and great loss; and of all the dynamics
that dance between these two extremes. What are your greatest
fears? What are your biggest dreams? Do you trust in God enough
to live through your fears and embrace your dreams for a better
world for all?
The Board of Christian Education is sending care packages again this year to college students living away from home.
Items are needed by Oct.3rd Items can be brought to the church and placed on the table at
the foot of the stairs or brought to the park on Sundays and given to Pastor
If you have anyone to whom you’d like us to send a package, please contact the church office with their name and current college address.
Suggested Items (need to fit in a shoe box): Easy Mac, Ramen Noodles, hot chocolate, etc. Microwave popcorn and snack food Hard candy, gum, desserts, pudding cups, etc. Supplies—paper clips, post-its, pencils, pens, stamps Personal care—chap stick, hand lotion, etc. Fun little toys (Slinkys, etc.)
Everyone is invited to attend
the Ordination Service of
Dawn Balduf on
Sunday, October 3, 2021 at
3:00 p.m. at St. John's UCC,
1213 Washington Street,
Genoa, OH 43430
Blood Pressure Screenings Second Sunday of each month
Church basement following worship
Ladies’ Lunch
Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 11:30 a.m. at Bob Evans at Levis Commons
All women are welcome to attend for a
time of fellowship!
Our new HCC cookbooks are in! If you previously ordered a cookbook, you can pick it up after worship or during office hours. Cost is $12 per book and can be paid with a check to Haskins Community Church or cash (please have exact amount). You can still order a book by emailing [email protected]. Proceeds will be used for maintenance of the stained glass windows in the sanctuary.
Men’s Breakfast Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 9:00 a.m. at Briarfield Café in Maumee
All men are welcome to attend for a time of fellowship!
The Board of Christian Education is happy to share that HCC will be offering two classes for children during the regular Kids Konnection time. The timing will not change - Pastor Jenny will share a Children's Sermon each Sunday towards the beginning of worship, and the children will leave worship. But because of increased attendance and varied ages, we will be splitting the group up when they leave. The youngest children (preschool through Grade 1) will meet with their teacher, Megan Collins (Substitute teacher is Sue Rider) in the upstairs corner Sunday School Room for Kids Konnection. Children in grades 2-6 will meet in the upstairs Choir Room/Large Sunday School room with teacher Mary Pat Browne (Substitute teacher is LeAnn Shapter) for the new elementary class, now called Bible Buddies! Acts 29 (grades 7-12) Sunday School/Youth Group will continue to meet in their downstairs corner room following worship, with teacher Hayley Studer. We are blessed with so many wonderful volunteer teachers, and such amazing kids and parents! Kids and teachers will follow church protocols for masks and distancing.
It will be a great year in Sunday School!
Thank you to the Trustees for their work in getting estimates and quotes for the new church roof to be installed. Your time and care in being good stewards of church resources is appreciated! Thank you also to those who have given special offerings for use on this important and necessary expense. Your generosity is most appreciated! Thank you to Brett Green for mowing the church lawn for the month of August, and to Brett's father, Ken Green, who donated his time and purchased parts to fix the church lawn mower. Thanks also to Mary Pat Browne who volunteered to mow the lawn the month of September, and to Matt Studer who will mow, as needed, in October. Thank you to Rod and Loretta for hosting our church potluck! It was a beautiful evening, and a wonderful time of fellowship! Dear Members, Sometimes those in need feel like life is barren and they are all alone, but the food pantry, with all of your support, can help those in need find hope, love, and support in any situation. There is beauty all around– I am so glad we can be your hands and voice to help those in need. Together we will make a difference. I will share that use of the pantry has decreased over the past several months. We are saving for the rainy day that I know will come. .We are also outreaching former users and teaching to use the pantry and save money for winter bills and other emergencies. Thank you for being a blessing! Lisa Ann Hatfield Otsego Food Pantry
Care Notes: are available in the Sanctuary for yourself, or others that are in need of words of encouragement.
Clean up & personal care kits: needed to replenish stock used in disaster areas. Flyers are on the info table listing items to put in the kits.
Compassion Fund: envelopes marked Compassion Fund can be placed in the offering plate.
Kroger Community Rewards: Kroger Plus Cards (available at Kroger service desks) can raise funds for our Church when you register your card at: krogercommunityrewards.com.
Prayer Shawls: help crochet or knit shawls. Info packets are on the information table in the sanctuary.
Otsego Food Pantry: Leave non-perishable food, paper and personal care products downstairs behind the partition on the north end. Monetary donations can be placed in the can on the info. table.
Pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House: Please place pop tabs on the info. table in the sanctuary.
Wood Lane: Greeting card covers, Box Tops for Educ. UPC’s and Campbell’s Soup Label UPC’s. Place in the drawers on the information table in the sanctuary.
Recycle Items: Ink cartridges; old cell phones (delete personal info and contacts); Digital cameras (3 mega pixels or greater); MP3 players; and GPS devices. Proceeds benefit our Compassion Fund. Drop-off box downstairs.
Amazon Smile: 1. Instead of shopping at Amazon.com, you just go to smile.amazon.com instead. 2. Enter Haskins Community Church as your organization of choice. 3. Your account, user name, everything stays the same.
Daisy Dishcloths: $2.00 each. Sales support missions. See Ruth Garrett to purchase.
