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April 2015
WESTLAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
I am in a minority… I like the Easter story in
the Gospel of Mark. In Mark’s oldest form, it
ends with the 8th verse of the 16th chapter. The women
leave the tomb, and they say nothing because they were
afraid.
Clearly at some point someone said something to some-
one about the resurrection. I have always sensed that
the Gospel of Mark lets us know that now the responsi-
bility is upon us to tell the good news.
If people are going to know that God was in Christ, of-
fering grace and mercy, it will only happen if we make it
happen.
We try to do too much based on other people’s experi-
ence and not enough on how we have been changed.
We want to say too much about what God did some-
place else in the past and not enough about what God is
doing for us.
Sometimes our emphasis in on what we expect God to
do in the future. My sense is that God will act as re-
markably in the future as God has in the present.
The Easter question ultimately is, where is Christ living
today? A serious consideration during the time of re-
newal and reflection of Christ in our lives.
With God’s grace,
Rev. John
Pastoral Reflections
WESTLAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 27650 Center Ridge Road * Westlake, Ohio 44145 * (440) 871-3088 * westlakeumc.org
Sunday Worship at 8:15, 10:00 and 11:28 a.m.
Most people come to church for the first time because they were invited by a neighbor,
friend, or acquaintance.
There are many special worship services and family events this Holy Week for you to share your church home with someone
who doesn’t have a church.
On Easter, we would encourage anyone who is able to attend at the 8:15 a.m. or 11:28 a.m. services to make room in the pews for visitors at 10:00 a.m.
Please join us!
Holy Week Events/Services
MAUNDY THURSDAY
April 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Simple Soup Supper and Service
Children’s Choir will be singing
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE April 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Labyrinth will be set up for reflection and
meditation from 12—3 p.m.
EASTER SUNDAY — April 5th
Sunrise Service at Evergreen Cemetery
at 7:04 a.m.
Easter Services at WUMC:
8:15 a.m. Traditional Service
10:00 a.m. Traditional Service
11:28 a.m. Family Service with
Children’s Choir
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Hospitality April Coffee Time Sponsors :
April 5 Happy Easter!
April 12 United Methodist Women
April 19 JT & Donna Lovins
April 25 The Twigg Family
Legacy Giving Corner
Many gifts over time have established the Westlake UMC Legacy Funds with the ability to provide the church with non-
operating funds to support above and beyond ministry. Below is a summary of Fund activity for 2014 as presented to
the Leadership Council in March. Legacy Committee: Jennifer Howell, Kim Linger, Ellie Peiffer and John Rife (chair)
Please note…
It will be proposed at Spring Church Confer-
ence that the current term of all church offi-
cers be extended by 6 months. This will ac-
complish two things. First, it will put administrative
officers on the calendar year which will eliminate
the sense of a summertime lull between old officers
ending their term and new officers coming on
board. This has been a consideration for some time
and was already in the works. Second, doing it this
year means that the Staff-Parish Relations Committee
that was in place when Pastor Mollie Brown was intro-
duced will be in place as she begins her ministry here.
DECEMBER 31, 2014
Statement of Assets Scholarship Library Mission
Invested at East Ohio United Methodist Foundation 35,183 14,773 0
Loan receivable from WUMC Capital Campaign Fund 112,604
Total assets 35,183 14,773 112,604
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014
Statement of Changes in Assets Scholarship Library Mission
Income
Dividends and other income 697 303
Appreciation 633 279
1,330 582
Expenses
Management fees (279) (121)
Distributions
For the benefit of WUMC 0 (563)
Change in assets 1,051 (102) 0
Assets as of 1-1-2014 34,132 14,875 112,604
Assets as of 12-31-2014 35,183 14,773 112,604
* SPONSOR COFFEE FELLOWSHIP!
Cost is $35. Please look for sponsorship forms at the
kitchen window in Fellowship Hall or in the lobby.
Dates through June are available!
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United Methodist Women
GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, April 9th at 10:30 a.m.
Hi Ladies! Please consider joining this friendly group at
its monthly gatherings, which are held every second
Thursday of the month at 10:30. We enjoy lunch to-
gether at noon — remember to bring your sandwich —
beverages and dessert will be provided.
This month’s program at 1:00 will be beneficial to all of
us. Lindsay Coughlin will speak on “Senior Scams.”
See you there!
Children's Choir
Children’s Choir will be playing a large role once again in
this year's Maundy Thursday service on April 2nd. The
children will also sing during the 11:28 Easter Service on
Sunday, April 5th.
To round out the year, Children’s Choir will have the
chance to combine with the Chancel Choir to sing the
anthem at the Mother’s Day (May 10th) 10:00 Service.
Any questions? Contact Annie Kaschube at (216) 862-
1232 or [email protected] .
ChristCare Group
ME, MYSELF, AND LIES: A THOUGHT CLOSET MAKEOVER
Mondays from 12:45—2:00 p.m.
Open to New Members — Childcare Available
Words are powerful—especially the words women
speak to themselves. All too often, what they say to
themselves when they lie in bed at night or look in the
mirror in the morning is not even close to the words
God wants them to speak to their souls. According to
the author, Jennifer Rothschild, what we think about of-
ten has a ripple effect on nearly every area of our lives.
Join us Monday afternoons for a divine thought closet
makeover. Wear or bring an old pair of shoes! Please let
the office know if you will need childcare (440) 871-3088
or [email protected] .
Weekday Mom’s Group
GRACE BASED PARENTING
Tuesday, April 14th & 28th, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
The Mom’s group continues their study of Grace Based
Parenting. On April 28th, Kay Martin joins us to talk
about pediatric nutrition! You don't want to miss these
times of inspiration, laughter, and some creative time
while your little ones are safely cared
for in an age appropriate setting. Re-
serve your free childcare spot by calling
the office (440) 871-3088 or email: ep-
[email protected] .
The annual spring flower and plant sale is underway! There is still time to order! Please find an order form and more info on pages 9-10. All proceeds support United Methodist Women Mission Projects.
TICKETS: $10 for adults
$5 for kids (12 and under)
Children 2 and under FREE!
All proceeds go toward Youth Mission Fund.
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From the Desk of Christian Ed
Carol Ryan, [email protected]
Thanks be to God!
“What do you say?” And the parent waits for the classi-
cally coached response of “thank you” from their child
for the toy, for a turn, for the present, for a door held
open, for a ride home, for permission to go out without
chaperones, and the list goes on. We role model the
behavior exchanging thanks and welcomes like trading
cards when they are little, and like reminders of an audi-
ble world beyond lol and brb as they grow-up.
Scholars’ researching gratitude found correlation be-
tween children’s levels of gratitude and higher grades,
social integration, lower levels of envy and depression.
If feeling fortunate is good for kids then imagine express-
ing gratitude to God.
What do YOU say?
“For from Him and through Him and to Him are all
things…” (Romans 11:36).
WHAT do you say?
We sell our kids on thanking a sibling for giving back
that sweatshirt they weren’t even allowed to borrow.
We make sure they say thanks for a gift of Harry Pot-
ter’s wand when they wanted Captain America’s shield.
Our kids may think we are Sergeant McCrazy of Crazy-
town. But if we want to be consistent, if we want our
children to take home Sunday’s message of “thanks be
to God” don’t we need to let Jesus live a little on our
sleeve not just in our heart?
It is easy to blast blindly into burrows of busy, busy,
busy. Yes, getting everyone AND hot food onto the
table some meals seems more complex than a safe
sword swallowing act. Heck in my own head, I claim
rights going “Old Testament” with Birkat Hamazon (or
blessings of nourishment/grace after the meal) so we
maintain saying grace daily even if it occurs when one
small voice asks to be excused from the table vs. that
elusive moment everything is set and all sit peacefully
down. One little friend said recently, there really isn’t
time. But when you have a stack of gifts at a birthday
party, does that response “fly”. We have a bounty of
blessings. We can find time. We can say, “thanks be to
God from whom all blessings flow” or with a bowed
head and hands held around the table say simply “thank
you, Amen.” Saying grace over a meal creates a special
time for learned behaviors of reflection and gratitude.
What DO you say?
God is great, all the time! Thanks be to God!
CALLING THE SUPER FUN TEACHERS,
CAMPERS, AND PARENTS EXTRAORDINAIRE Sunday, April 26th, 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Christian Education needs your help! Parents of Sunday
schoolers and congregants coming and going may have
noticed we love using the church property when the
weather is good. Let’s talk games! What do your kids’
love, what have you seen work, and what do you think
we could try? Sunday school curriculum writers aren’t
fooling teachers like Mrs. Mayer. Lesson games are re-
cess/P.E./camp games with roles and goals morphed to
support the lesson. We can cover the morphing part.
But there are certainly more options to manipulate than
the sharks and minnows game. Yes. We need teachers
committed to our mission who love children. We need
to support those teachers with faith forming lessons. We
can also keep challenging ourselves to go big, and make
our Sunday time with children so engaging and exciting
they are hopping into a parent’s car to join us! You can
help! If you have ideas but cannot join us, please contact
Carol Ryan.
EAST OHIO SUMMER CAMPS AND
WUMC UMW SCHOLARSHIPS Transformation. Nature. Community. Friendships. Men-
tors. Are the reasons for choosing East Ohio Methodist
summer camps hosted at Camp Aldersgate, Camp As-
bury, and Camp Wanake. They left out the obvious
s’mores but that is a given among children. For detailed
information, please check out http://www.eocumc.com/
camps/ . Again this year, we thank our United Method-
ist Women’s group for supporting these amazing experi-
ences for children and teens by offering scholarship sup-
port. If you have an interested camper who is entering
4th grade through 12th grade and wish to be considered
for a scholarship, please submit your camper’s name
with parent contact information and their one paragraph
response to the following prompt “I say God is great
when I’m outside because….”. Limited scholarships are
available. Interested families should submit for considera-
tion to Carol Ryan, attention UMW via
[email protected] or via Carol Ryan’s staff mailbox.
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THANK YOU! On behalf of acolytes, their families, and our congrega-
tion, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Mrs. Jane
Shami and Mrs. Ceci Steinman. These terrific women
quietly serve our worship service weekly but helping
first time and returning acolytes lose their shyness, gain
a robe, and find their timing both to carry Christ’s light
into our worship service at 10:00 a.m. and back out into
the world at the end of the service. Thank you!
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS… the deadline is approaching! We welcome our col-
lege bound high school seniors to apply for a WUMC
Scholarship recognizing their contribution in Christian
service to their community. For more information, con-
tact Mrs. Carol Ryan. To apply, click here (or go to
website) and apply by April 15th.
DATES TO KNOW! April 5th – EASTER Nursery open for all services.
Sunday school for 2 year olds – Kinders only, at
10:00 Service.
April 8th – 3rd and 4th Grade Sunday School Class
Mission Trip to Westside Community House
April 26th – Confirmation Class meets with
Rev. Butchko at 9:15 a.m.
May 3rd – Confirmation Sunday
May 24th – Worship Sunday for 3rd grade and up
May 31st – Senior & Youth Sunday
SUPPLIES NEEDED Clean baby food jars. Colored buttons (yes we are picky).
WESTLAKE ECUMENICAL VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) The week of June 15-19, 2015 Pre-K–Entering 5th will be at Prince of Peace.
Youth Camp (entering 6th – entering 8th) will be at
WUMC VBS is climbing the mountains and snowy peaks
this year with a Mount Everest Theme. Together we will
learn how challenges can be conquered with God’s power.
Through crafts, games, friendships, snacks, and of course
amazing music, children will learn about God’s power to
provide, comfort, heal, forgive, and love forever! Youth
campers will experience similar lessons but through unique
and fun adventures, service project, and teamwork.
This year, VBS registration and payment will be all
online. If you have any questions, need a computer to
sign-up or just some help, please contact Carol Ryan. If
you have time and interest in volunteering a little or a
lot, also contact Carol. Remember, the spaces available
especially for coveted AM VBS for our youngest friends
fill up quickly. Be sure to register early (and not just for
the discount).
From the WUMC Library:
NEW MOVIES FOR YOUR
VIEWING PLEASURE!
The Woodcarver
A troubled teenager vandalizes a church to get atten-
tion. When he meets a reclusive woodworker who
helps him repair the damage, they become friends and
both come to realize all thing are possible with faith,
family and friendship.
Faith Like Potatoes (Based on a true story)
After moving his family to South Africa, a farmer discov-
ers his life’s true purpose after many setbacks. This is a
moving life journey of a man who, like his potatoes,
grows his faith, unseen until the harvest.
The Red Tent
This is a sweeping tale that takes place during the times
of the Old Testament. It is the story of Rachel, Leah,
Zilpah, and Bilhar, the four wives of Jacob. The cast in-
cludes Minnie Driver, Debra Winger and Will Tudor.
The Grace Card
After police officer Mac McDonald loses his son in an
accident, years of bitterness and pain erode his love for
his family and leave him angry with God… and everyone
else. Can Mac and his new patrol partner somehow join
forces to help one another when it’s impossible to look
past their differences – especially the most obvious one?
Johnny
A family becomes distant and dysfunctional after a tragic
car accident takes the life of one of their children.
Johnny, a foster child, with terminal leukemia is adopted
by the father and finds he has a special mission in life
that will change all of them. Starring Lee Majors.
The Trial
An emotionally crippled attorney who’s lost his faith in
God and himself, decides to take on one last case which
involves the death penalty for murder. The twists and
turns of the trial causes the determined lawyer to fight
for justice and his own redemption.
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Meals on Wheels Bakers
Do You Know Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines?
If you can open a box, dump the contents in a bowl, add
a few ingredients, pour it in a pan and bake it, Westlake
Meals on Wheels could use your help.
As a MoW baker, you just need to know how to assem-
ble cake, cookie and brownie mixes. If you prefer to
bake from scratch—that’s great!
To volunteer, contact Janice Mattingly at the kitchen,
(440) 871-2551, Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m.
through noon to get more details. Baking can be done
any day of the week after two training sessions to orient
you to the kitchen.
Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization which provides
meals for those in our community who find it difficult to pur-
chase or prepare food. It has been in operation for 38 years in
Westlake. All food is prepared at Dover UCC lower kitchen by
volunteer cooks and bakers and delivered by volunteer drivers.
Race at the Rock
SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH Flat Rock Homes, Flat Rock, Ohio
This annual race benefits Flat Rock Homes Care Center
and Community Services for those with developmental
disabilities. Registration info at flatrockhomes.org or
click HERE to be directed to online page for more infor-
mation and to sign-up. Early bird specials available until
April 2nd!
Attention Youth! Have you heard….
SENIOR & YOUTH SUNDAY Senior Sunday and Youth Sunday will take place
May 31st, where the youth will take over the service in
conjunction with the 11:28 band. Do you know a Senior
in your life that should be included in our celebration?
Please contact Rachael Haning with their name and con-
tact information so that they can be invited and recog-
nized at our celebration!
APRIL SCHEDULE FOR YOUTH: April 5th: No Youth
Enjoy your family on Easter Sunday!
April 12th: Youth Leadership Council Meeting at
4:15 p.m. to start planning Youth Sunday
—Regular Youth Group—
April 19th: Spaghetti Dinner.
Please plan to join us at 2:30 p.m. to set up and
get ready for the dinner. We should be done by
8:30 p.m. Signups will be in the weekly e-mail.
April 26th: Regular Youth
QUESTIONS? Contact Rachael Haning, WUMC Youth
Coordinator at [email protected]
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
OF THE 30 HOUR FAMINE! Youth raised a total of over 2800 for world vision this
past event! We had 26 youth and 3 adults participate,
and overall there was a lot of bonding and learning that
happened. Please feel free to ask a youth about their
experience, and what they learned about the hungry
children in the world.
USO Cookies Needed
CANTEEN COOKIES FOR TROOPS
By Sunday, April 19th at 11:30 a.m.
Everyone is asked to donate store-bought cookies to
the men and women of our armed forces on April 19th.
Please place them in the church kitchen on the cart
marked USO. This request is from Church Women
United and will be very much appreciated by those who
risk their lives for us. Thank you!
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2015 COFFEE TIME
SPONSORSHIP $35.00 will sponsor
a Sunday Coffee Fellowship Time!
Encourage fellowship!
Welcome the WUMC Church family
by funding a Sunday coffee fellowship time.
No work involved!
Enjoy fellowship with your church family
Unless you request a specific date*, we will
assign a Sunday that is open on the calendar.
Name: ______________________
__________________________
(sponsoring individual, family or group)
** Please mail this form with payment to the office, or leave this form and payment
in the collection basket or in the Financial Manager’s mailbox **
Thank you for supporting this Hospitality ministry.
*Requested date (if applicable): _____________________
Parish Nurse News
Kathy Tafuri, our WUMC Volunteer Parish Nurse, of-
fers free blood pressure screenings most Sundays after
coffee hour. Kathy is also available most Wednesday
afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. to address your health con-
cerns, plus offer free blood pressure screenings. You can
reach her by calling the church office (440) 871-3088
x17, or email [email protected] .
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Life Events
WITH SYMPATHY Robert Belzer, father of Donn Belzer, passed away
March 6th.
Dennis Spaulding, brother of Jerry Spaulding, passed
away in March.
Carol, sister of Art Halaby, passed away March 18th.
Irene Linch, mother of Gary Linch, passed away
March 23rd. Got Medicare?
ASK PATRICIA….
by Patricia Whited-Stineman, OSHIIP Medicare Counselor
If you are an OPERS Medicare retiree,
changes are coming in 2016.
Question: I am an OPERS Medicare retiree and will be
losing my group health insurance in 2016. I have ques-
tions about moving to Medicare and using an OPERS
Connector. Can an OSHIIP volunteer help me review
my options? I received a 2016 OPERS Connector Readi-
ness kit, and I am confused.
Answer: Yes! OPERS has partnered with OSHIIP on
the 2016 changes so that OSHIIP volunteers can help
OPERS retirees become Connector Ready.
Let’s review what is happening with OPERS Medicare
retirees:
As of 2016, OPERS retirees over the age of 65
must shift to the Medicare system and will select
their plans from the Medicare options. OPERS will
fund a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), that
provides tax free reimbursement for qualified medi-
cal expenses. The average allowance, (if retired be-
fore January 1, 2015), is estimated at $337/month.
OPERS has contracted with a third party, OneEx-
change, to provide phone support for the retiree.
The One Exchange advisors are referred to as Con-
nectors.
Retirees MUST USE THE CONNECTOR to sign up
during Open Enrollment 2015 in order to receive
their allowance.
The Connector can help a spouse, however, the
spousal allowance will not be available beginning in
2018.
Patricia can be reached at (440) 781-1383
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Did you know that the church has an indoor labyrinth
which is used for meditation and silent prayer? It is
available for all to use on Good Friday from 12:00 to
3:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Labyrinths can be thought of as symbolic forms of
pilgrimage. Walking the labyrinth may help some
achieve a contemplative state of
prayer. Also, walking the labyrinth
can introduce us to another type of
prayer… prayer in motion, instead
of prayer in absolute stillness.
While some cathedrals have labyrinths laid in
stone on their floors or grounds, our labyrinth is a
temporary set-up across the floor of Fellowship
Hall. We walk the labyrinth in silence, respecting
one another's private time in prayer. Walk in
prayer for less than a half an hour or pause, kneel,
mediate on the path for a few hours. Similar to
golf, others may just respectfully “pray through.”
Come, pray, and connect. If you anticipate a
need for assistance to walk the labyrinth, please
contact Carol Ryan via the church office (440)
871-3088.
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February 2015 YTD 2015 2014 YTD 2014
Annual Budget 2015
YTD Budget
INCOME
CONTRIBUTION INCOME $43,454.61 $78,489.00 $42,179.82 $80,824.43 $580,000.00 $95,123.66
TOTAL INCOME $43,454.61 $78,489.00 $42,179.82 $80,824.43 $580,000.00 $95,123.66
EXPENSES
ADMINISTRATIVE EXP.
STAFF PARISH EXP. $27,115.79 $53,985.76 $23,870.87 $49,855.32 $331,229.22 $55,234.88
OFFICE EXP. 2,982.47 4,853.33 2,778.10 4,323.59 23,300.00 3,883.32
FINANCE TEAM EXP. 362.59 439.05 602.39 741.51 1,880.00 266.66
FACILITIES EXP. 9,514.06 16,037.20 6,555.77 16,943.49 103,000.00 19,994.09
Subtotal Expenses 39,974.91 75,315.34 33,807.13 71,863.91 459,409.22 79,378.95
MINISTRY EXPENSE
MUSIC EXP. 198.99 260.08 344.95 -1,357.54 4,100.00 683.32
WORSHIP EXP. 574.90 1,323.82 905.32 1,533.73 8,974.00 1,495.66
EDUCATION EXP. 1,231.54 2,819.95 1,184.12 2,243.22 15,500.00 2,349.98
OUTREACH EXP. 55.27 429.43 140.50 2,011.67 7,200.00 1,200.00
MISSION EXP. 5,432.09 10,864.18 6,067.11 12,134.24 65,270.00 10,878.36
Subtotal Ministry Expense 7,492.79 15,697.46 8,641.00 16,565.32 101,044.00 16,607.32
TOTAL EXPENSES 47,467.70 91,012.80 42,448.13 88,429.23 560,453.22 95,986.27
EXCESS INCOME/EXPENSES -$ 4,013.09 -$ 12,523.80 -$ 268.31 -$ 7,604.80 $19,546.78 -$ 862.61
Income Statement— February 2015
The "Did You Know?" communication piece will be a monthly feature
in the messenger. It is in response to Focus Group requests for more
information about the amazing things that happen at the church. If
you are wondering about a ministry or initiative, chances are others
are curious too! Please contact the church office and we will include
your question and answer in a future "Did You Know" feature.
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BEDDING FLATS * 32 per flat — $14.00
SWEET POTATO
VINE
______ Black
______ Yellow
Order deadline is Sunday, April 12th. Please complete BOTH sides of this form.
Orders with payments may be placed in the box in the lobby across from the elevator.
Any questions? Please contact Barbara Lachowicz (216) 533-2124
WAVE PETUNIA
______ Blue
______ Purple
______ Pink
SPECIALTY ANNUAL 4.5” pots $4.50 each
QTY.
AGERATUM
______ Blue
ALYSSUM
______ White
______ Purple
______ Janie Mix
______ Discovery Orange
______ Discovery Yellow
PETUNIAS
______ Single Mix
______ White
______ Red
______ Deep Purple
______ Pink
______ Sky Blue
QTY.
LOBELIA
______ Blue
MARIGOLDS
______ Janie Yellow
______ Janie Orange
PORTULACA
______ Mix
SALVIA
______ Victoria Blue
SALVIA — DWARF
______ Red
SNAPS — DWARF
______ Mix
TORENIA
______ Mix
ZINNIA—SHORT
______ Mix
BEGONIA
______ Bronze Leaf Pink
______ Green Leaf Pink
______ Bronze Leaf Red
______ Green Leaf Red
______ Bronze Leaf White
______ Green Leaf White
______
Eureka Mix
(All above)
COLEUS
______ Mix
DAHLIA—DWARF
______ Mix
DIANTHUS
______ Mix
DUSTY MILLER
______ Silver
QTY.
______ Candy Pink
______ Purple
______ Red
______ Magenta
______ Light Salmon
______ White
______ Lavender
BASKET GERANIUMS Basket of 8—4” pots
$24.00
QTY.
LOBELIA
______ White
MILLION BELLS
______ Purple
______ Pink
______ Red
______ Terra Cotta
(For more choices, turn over!)
IMPATIENS
______ Lipstick Pink
______ White
______ Red
______ Salmon
______ Mixed
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ORDER DEADLINE: Sunday, April 12, 2015 *
Return forms to box in lobby across from elevator
Make checks payable to: Westlake UMW
Name:______________________________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________ Email: ________________________________________________
NEW GUINEA
IMPATIENS
______ Pink
______ Red
______ Purple
______ White
______ Orange
______ Salmon
QTY.
TUBEROUS BEGONIA
______ Pink
______ Red
______ Orange
______ Yellow
______ Salmon
QTY.
FERNS 10” $22.00
______ Green
FUSCHIA 12” $18.50
______ Fuschia
QTY.
NEW GUINEA
IMPATIEN $18.50
______ Purple
______ Salmon
______ Pink
______ Red
GERANIUM COMBO
$18.50
______ Red
______ Pink
______ Salmon
______ Purple
TOTAL Number of Plants: _________ TOTAL amount enclosed: $ ___________________
* PAYMENT DUE WITH ORDER *
CHAIRPERSON: Barbara Lachowicz (216) 533-2124
Deans will make variety and/or color substitutions if necessary, matching your order as closely as possible
*Donations for the Church Yard can be made via the separate donation form available in the church lobby—
deadline is April 9th*
SPECIALTY POTS 4.5” pots $5.00 each
HANGING BASKETS 10” pots (prices as marked)
SPECIALTY ANNUAL
COMBO $18.50
______ Dean’s Sunny Daze
______ American Anthem
______ Pink Lemonade
______ Night in Pompeii
______ Callie Color Wheel
______ Blueberry Parfait
______ Pop the Bubbly
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WESTLAKE
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
27650 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, Ohio 44145 (440) 871-3088
www.westlakeumc.org [email protected]
Sunday Worship at
8:15 a.m. (Reflective) 10:00 a.m. (Classic)
11:28 a.m. (High Energy)
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Mailed March 26, 2015 DATED MATERIAL—DO NOT DELAY
* * MESSENGER ARTICLES FOR MAY: DUE WEDNESDAY APRIL 15TH * *
Rev. Jim Cake Rev. Nancy Hull Dr. Richard Parks
Rev. Ron Dietrich Rev. Don Lefelar Rev. Bob Remington
Rev. Diana Guyette Dr. Richard Lehto Rev. Tom Taylor
WESTLAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH STAFF
Rev. John Butchko Senior Pastor:
[email protected]
Alexandra Kellatis Childcare Assistant
Annie Kaschube Organist & Director of Children’s Choir
Ardith McCloy Director of Handbells
Carol Ryan Christian Education Associate
Ellie Peiffer Small Group & Welcoming Ministries
Gretty Myers Stephen Ministry Coordinator
Jeanne Halaby Childcare Assistant
Jill Farkas Sunday Custodian
Kathy Tafuri Volunteer Parish Nurse
Marshall Haning Director of Music & Adult Choir
Morgan Lux Childcare Assistant
Patti Barnes Nursery Coordinator
Rachael Haning Youth Coordinator
Rich Gallo 11:28 Service Music Leader
Sean Conroy Building Manager
Sharon Parks Finance Manager
Stephanie Fries Office Manager
WUMC Librarians: Nanci Danburg & Judy McDonald
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