Haskins Community Church News February 2016 Lenten Sermon Series Offered A new, exciting movie is coming out this month from Columbia Pictures. It is called “Risen,” and stars Joseph Fiennes. “Risen” tells the story of a Roman soldier at the time of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, and follows his faith-journey up to the point of Jesus’ ascension. I am organizing a trip to the movies after church on Sunday, February 21 st for those who are interested in seeing this amazing movie! I will be using the movie’s themes as the basis for a five week sermon series which will be presented beginning the second Sunday of Lent through Palm Sunday. Weekly topics include: Week 1 – “The Jesus You Never Knew” Week 2 – “The Jesus Who Calls You to Stop Playing it Safe” Week 3 – “The Resurrection: Myth of Miracle?” Week 4 – “The Greatest Comeback in History” Week 5 – “The Jesus Who Wants You Fully Alive” This sermon series will explore the facts of the crucifixion and Resurrection and I pray will help members and visitors experience the power of the Resurrection as never before! Fliers are available so you can help promote this experience to your friends, neighbors and co-workers. Feel free to share this information on social media like Twitter and Facebook. The movie trailer will be shown before worship in early February, or you can view it on line. Last, I would ask for your prayer support for this initiative. Ask God for discernment as to whom you could invite to attend the movie? Or who God would have you invite to our worship services. Ask God to soften the hearts and prepare the minds of our congregation and our community. May God bless and multiply our efforts on God’s behalf! Pastor Jenny
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Haskins Community Church News
February 2016
Lenten Sermon Series Offered
A new, exciting movie is coming out this month
from Columbia Pictures. It is called “Risen,” and
stars Joseph Fiennes. “Risen” tells the story of a
Roman soldier at the time of the crucifixion and
resurrection of Jesus, and follows his faith-journey
up to the point of Jesus’ ascension.
I am organizing a trip to the movies after church on Sunday,
February 21st for those who are interested in seeing this amazing movie! I
will be using the movie’s themes as the basis for a five week sermon series
which will be presented beginning the second Sunday of Lent through Palm
Sunday. Weekly topics include:
Week 1 – “The Jesus You Never Knew”
Week 2 – “The Jesus Who Calls You to Stop Playing it Safe”
Week 3 – “The Resurrection: Myth of Miracle?”
Week 4 – “The Greatest Comeback in History”
Week 5 – “The Jesus Who Wants You Fully Alive”
This sermon series will explore the facts of the crucifixion and
Resurrection and I pray will help members and visitors experience the
power of the Resurrection as never before! Fliers are available so you can
help promote this experience to your friends, neighbors and co-workers.
Feel free to share this information on social media like Twitter and
Facebook. The movie trailer will be shown before worship in early
February, or you can view it on line.
Last, I would ask for your prayer support for this initiative. Ask
God for discernment as to whom you could invite to attend the movie? Or
who God would have you invite to our worship services. Ask God to soften
the hearts and prepare the minds of our congregation and our community.
May God bless and multiply our efforts on God’s behalf!
Ash Wednesday Worship Service February 10th at 7:00 p.m.
with a somber and reflective service
where we will share in communion and the imposition of
ashes.
A potluck will be held at 6:00 p.m.
prior to the service.
Our next
Back Bay Mission Trip is scheduled!
March 26—April 1, 2017.
Prayerfully consider coming
along!
All levels of abilities are welcome.
Prayer Concerns
For those who are ill, recovering, and with on-going concerns:
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!
Pat Turner Residents of Siesta Key, FL Mike Lang Joe Costilla Shirley McIntyre Tony Dishop Tracy Carter Mary Bobel Kennedy Eunice Baumbarger Dawn Curtice Bob Genson Carol Fischer John Neumann Pat Turner Sue Carmen Jodi O’Connor Kevin Gormish Rev. Ben Green Marvin Parlette Jane Foraker Art Coss
Our “shut in” members: Mary Lou Browne Mike Genson Bernetta Podolak Donna Schadenfroh Nancy Stork Ruth Ann Vaughn All service men & women in the military including: Kyle Neumann Greg Davisson Todd Audet Stephany Imhoff Emerson & Ivy Wu, Amer. Baptist Missionaries in Macau, China Women/children of the Co-coon Shelter Backbay Mission Employees & Community YMCA Staff and programs
For Family and Friends of Deceased: Rich Howenstien Wilson Lahman Dorothy Haas Verla Harper Zach Biller Vera Ernie Gerhrke Mary Etta Hemmerly Chloe Genson Irene Futrell
Join us for a Mardi Gras celebration! When we are fully alive, we are filled with God, and God in turn, is glorified. Our transfiguration scriptures teach us much about how to live, not just on the mountaintop, but in responding to human needs in our daily living.
Ushers: Julie Thomas & Tracy Newton Coffee fellowship: King’s Cake Mardi Gras
February 14
Worship: First Sunday in Lent Scriptures Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-
16; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13 Special Guests: Melody Road We are so pleased to welcome back Bob and Mary Fry, the amazing guitarists and keyboardist who will be leading out worship service with their distinctive voices and worship style. Invite a friend to this special Sunday filled with hearing God’s holy word through music.
Ushers: Julie Thomas & Tracy Newton Coffee fellowship: Youth Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
February 10 Worship: Ash Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sermon: “Real Repentance” God is the creator of clean hearts and the restorer of joy. We will begin our Lenten journey together with sharing in communion after the imposition of ashes.
Worship Schedule
for February 2016
February 21
Worship: Second Sunday in Lent Scriptures: Genesis 15:1-12; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 Sermon: “The Jesus You Never Knew”
Our five week sermon series based on the themes of the new movie, “Risen,” begins today. Our focus today is on John 3: 16-17: How do we respond to God’s passion for us? Do we see how critical it is to share the miracle of Jesus’ death and resurrection with others? How can we make this change?
February 28
Worship: Third Sunday in Lent Scriptures: Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8;
1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9 Sermon: “The Jesus Who Calls You to Stop Playing it Safe” There is a new idol in America. It’s not sex, drugs or materialism. People who succumb to it see their dreams discarded, their hearts shrunken, their faith diminished and their growth stunted. What is the idol? The idol is safety.
Ushers: Jill & Brett Green Coffee fellowship: Need Someone
Ushers: Jill & Brett Green Coffee fellowship: Julie Thomas
MEN’S BREAKFAST
All men are invited to join us for breakfast.
We meet the first Tuesday of the month Our next breakfast will be Tues., Feb. 2, 8:00 a.m.
We meet at Bob Evans/Levis Commons, Perrysburg
Note: Breakfast is canceled if Wood or Lucas counties have a snow emergency.
Girl’s Night Out
Wednesday, February 25, 2016 6:00 p.m.
BUNCO Night at the home of
Michelle and Jeff Bennett. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Sign up sheet is posted in
the sanctuary if you can attend.
2016 Girl’s Night Out Event Calendars
Are now available! Pick one up and mark
your calendars so you don’t miss one exciting event!
Always feel free to bring a friend!
March Event: March 16th Men vs. Women Dartball Challenge
HCC—6:00 p.m.
Please bring a salad or dessert.
Pizza and beverages are provided.
Dinner will be prepared
and served
by the HCC youth
Spaghetti and Garlic Bread
Salad
Dessert
All donations are gratefully
accepted and support the
HCC youth program
Invite your friends and family to church and treat them to the Valentine’s Day Spaghetti Dinner!
Toledo Walleye Faith/Family Night: Sunday, March 13, 2016
3:00 p.m.
Testimony by Jason Hanson followed by music and worship.
Cost is $15.00 and the game starts at 5:15 p.m. Please sign up by Feb. 21st if you plan to attend.
DARE2SHARE CONFERENCE
Our Middle School and High School students will be attending the Dare2Share Conference at the Dayton Convention Center on March 4-5, 2016. We will leave right after school, as the conference begins that evening. We will stay at the Drury Inn North Dayton, where we will attend a Pizza Party that evening with other ABC Ohio youth. The conference continues Saturday until late afternoon. Please give your prayer support for safe travel and for their young lives to be impacted by the power of God!
Youth FUN Event
Trip to SKYZONE in Holland, OH Sunday, February 7th following worship.
Please bring money to jump ($13.00, plus lunch money!
you will need to purchase a pair of Skyzone special socks for $2.00 if you don’t have any from a previous visit.
Note to parents: please make sure to fill out a skyzone activity waiver available on their website or we have
extras. please also make sure that you have filled out an hcc activity/field trip form so we have current contact
information.
Haskins Community Church
209 West Main St., Haskins, Ohio
Pancake Day
Saturday, March 5th 8:00-1:00
Whole Hog Sausage Light and Fluffy Pancakes
Applesauce Beverage
———ALL YOU CARE TO EAT———
Adults: $8.00; Children (4-10 years) $2.00; Children 3 and under eat FREE
I NEVER TRAVEL ALONE When I get in my car, I’m never alone
Jesus is beside me, watching the road
We sing together, as we go along
it’s like he’s there, so I’m not alone
Never a quiet moment, with him and me
cause he’s a big part of my life, as you can see
Not only do we talk in the car,
you’ll find out he’s there, no matter where we are.
If you feel lonely or down,
call on Jesus, he’s always around.
trust me, I know This is true.
Mae Vollmar
CardS of Thanks
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Haskins Community Church, Thank you so much for the care package that was sent to me. All of the things in it were very useful, especially all the food. I greatly appreciate it. Thanks again! Sincerely, Ellie Mruzek _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pastor Jenny and the members of the Haskins Community Church, More than words can say. Your prayers meant so much to me. Thank you for keeping me your thoughts! Blessing to you! Connie Smith
____________________________________________ Pastor Jenny and members, Thank you so much for the flowers, cards and visits I have received since my surgery. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. Eunice Baumbarger
Winter Workday Planned Sunday, February 28th following worship!
Dress in casual clothes to tackle some “Spring Cleaning” in February! Cleaning products will be provided, but you can also bring materials from home! A quick lunch will be provided to eat at your convenience. There also is a poster downstairs where you can make suggestions of things that need to be cleaned, or volunteer to help with certain chores. (Note: This is timed to help make our building look especially good for Pancake Day! Also, we will be having an Outdoor Workday on May 11.
Dear Pantry Partners, We served 174 different families in 2015, with the number of persons fed was 1,787 and we furnished 37,527 meals. The number of appointments kept were 562. We gave non-food assistance to exactly 100 families this year. 55 families were given gas vouchers. The number of meals provided is calculated by taking the number of persons fed times the 21 meals (3 meals a day time 7 days) that they were given. We have quite a few seniors with chronic illnesses and who are living on just SS. We have started to carry Boost-like supplements and more adult diapers to help that group manage better. As always, all of these families would not have been helped had it not been for the continued support of our Pantry Partners. You have allowed us to assist people in times of trouble, and to make them experience the love of God. God Bless, Sharon Current OFP _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Pantry Partners, After 21 years coordinating the Otsego Food Pantry, I have decided the time is right to step down. I have put my heart and soul into serving those in need and worked hard to make the pantry a success. Many times I have put the pantry before my family and now I think it is time I put them first. I am going to miss working with all of you to meet the needs of our less fortunate neighbors. I am going to miss helping the people and making a difference in their lives. As I write this, I do not know who will be in charge of the pantry, but I ask that you continue to support the pantry as you have in the past. Things will no doubt change, but the mission will continue as long as your support remains strong. God Bless you all and stay well! Sharon Current
Congratulations to
Howard and Jolyn Shively
December 19, 2015
Troy Orlo Thornton 1926-2015
Troy Thornton, 89 of Chico previously of Bowie died December 13,
2015 at his home in Chico.
Troy was born May 11, 1926 in Haskins, Ohio to George and Loretta
Thornton. He was married to Dorothy Thornton on December 27, 1947
at Haskins Federated Church.
Troy grew up on a farm in Haskins, Ohio during the depressions. He
enlisted in the Navy after graduation and served during WWII on a ship
in the Pacific. When the war was over Troy returned home he and
Dorothy dated and married a year later. Dorothy and Troy lived in
various places from coast to coast and in between until they came to
settle in Texas in 1980.
Troy was trained by National Cash Register which started his long
career in computers. He was active in the First Presbyterian Church
and still loved singing in the choir. Troy and Dorothy helped crew for
their sons’ hot air balloons, delivered meals on wheels for years, and
helped with the pancake breakfast at the Bowie Senior Center. He was
active in the Wise County Veterans where he showed his love of coun-
try.
Even in death his work is not done. He willed his
body to UT Southwestern in hopes of helping
medical studies. He will be dearly missed by
everyone who knew him.
Chloe Genson 1930-2016
Chloe Genson, 85, of Bowling Green, died January 6, 2016 at Heritage
Corner Health Care.
Chloe was born in Perrysburg, Ohio February 26, 1930, the daughter of
Warner (Jim) and Beulah (Powers) Roderick. She married Charles W.
Genson in Pemberville on January 13, 1951 and he preceded her in
death on February 19, 2004.
She was a graduate of Bowling Green High School and was a former
clerk treasurer for the Otsego School District from 1963-75. She also
worked for the Brush-Wellman Company in the late 1950-60s, and for
Bowling Green State University, starting in the 1970s and retiring in
1988.
She was a member of the Haskins Community Church, Black Swamp
Quilters Guild, Wood County and Tuscarawas County Genealogical
Societies and the Wood County Hospital Guild. She enjoyed quilting
and other crafts and authored three family history books.
Care Notes: available in the Sanctuary for yourself and others that are in need of words of encouragement. Donations for this ministry can be put in an offering
envelope found in the pew racks, please note that it’s for Care Notes Ministry. 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: this fund helps area families in need. Donations can be placed in the offering plate using envelopes marked Compassion Fund (in the pew racks).
Prayer Shawls: help crochet or knit shawls, info. packets are on the information table in the sanctuary.
St. Mark Furniture Pantry: Furniture, small appliances, general home goods (towels, dishes, etc.) are accepted. Please call them at (419-353- 9305) from 8-4:30 to arrange a pick up. No sleeper sofas or large appliances accepted. Otsego Food Pantry: Leave
non-perishable food and paper products downstairs behind the partition on the north end. Monetary donations can be placed in the can in the kitchen.
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 on the info. 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. Daisy Dishcloths: $2.00
each. Sales support missionary work. See Beth Schutzberg to purchase.
Plastic Bottle Caps: are being collected for Hospice in Archbold. All kinds (water bottle, milk, ice cream tops, etc.) are
welcome. Please place in the bin by the information table. Kroger Community Rewards: Kroger Plus Cards (available at Kroger service desks) can raise funds for our Church when you register your card at: www.krogercommunityrewards.com All cards need to be re-registered in April.
2nd Kathi (German) Cayia 2nd Bob Genson 6th Collette Dickey 9th Grace Cron 10th Renee Mruzek 10th Mae Vollmar 11th Jim Garrett 14th Dale Vollmar 14th Betty Williams 15th Jackie Krohn 16th Gordon Wenig 19th Clara Rose Meyer 19th Violet Marie Meyer 20th Elizabeth Bostdorff 20th Tom Colston 24th Lauren Bennett 25th Joell Rider 25th Merlyn Williams 26th Chloe Genson 28th Linda Herman 28th Neva Studer 4th Robert/Charlene Genson 8th Shannon/Amanda Gadsby 9th Julie/Jeff Thomas 29th Laura/Don Peterson
(our weekly budget is $1,900.32)
January 4: attendance, 48 Total: $ 1,289.00 Envelopes $ 1,248.00 Loose $ 41.00 Initial Offering (to help cover cost of Offering Envelopes) $32.00 January 10: attendance, 34 Total: $ 1,536.00 Envelopes $ 1,250.00 Loose $ 286.00 Initial Offering, $ 5.00 January 17: attendance, 48 Total: $ 1,397.00 Envelopes $ 1,375.00 Loose $ 22.00 Initial Offering:$ 12.00 January 24: attendance, 54 Total: $ 1,760.00 Envelopes $ 1,695.00 Loose $ 65.00 Initial Offering: $ 30.00 Special Offering: $815.00 Memorial of Chloe Genson
