Our Mission
The mission of the Global Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who Worship Passionately, Love extravagantly, and Witness boldly.
Weekly services
Sunday worship at 9:00 & 12:00
Sunday school 11:00-11:45
*Sunday Girls youth group (ages 10-18) 5-7pm
Tuesday men’s bible study and women’s bible study ,7pm
Tuesday women’s bible study ,7:00 pm
Wednesday Midweek worship, 6:30
*Wednesday kids club (ages 4-12) 6:15
*at parsonage behind the right side parking lot
THE JOY INHERENT IN TOP PRIORITIES
“People never focus on one thing to enjoy it and do it well. They try to do two or three things at once and all the joy slides to the bottom of the laundry basket.” (Calvin and Hobbes 1996)
In Matthew 6:33,34 when Jesus said, “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these (mundane necessities) will be given to you as well.” He was referring to the urgency of placing our RELATIONSHIPS first and in a fruitful order of importance. Christians are to be persons of JOY. By this I do not mean a faux smiley face existence in which we try to play the role of a sunshine merchant. The joy spoken of in scripture is a deep abiding contentment as our soul resides in the confidence giving love of God in Christ. The apostle Paul urges us as he speaks to the Galatians to “live by the Spirit.” Taking on the character of our Savior as enabled by the indwelling Holy Spirit . He provides all we need in order to thrive in the richness of the spiritual fruit that is in us.
As we are emersed is our deep love to and from God, in Christ, each of us is empowered to be Christ like in all of our other relationships. We have the wisdom, patience, perseverance, love and enduring victory that only a child of God can possess. The short list of relationships where in one can thrive in joy are:
*A saving relationship with Christ Jesus,
*Relationships with family,
*Relationships with brothers and sister in Christ (Church)
*Relationships with friends, co-workers and others as we live out our God led lives of purpose.
In short, our top priority as Christians is to maintain our focus on God and his plan so that we can see the world around us clearly and never let the joy of our salvation “slip to the bottom of the laundry basket” of soiled garments of doings rather than thrive in the BEING we are in God.
Pastor Tom
9:30 and Noon
Upcoming messages
February 1st “In My Father’s House”
Luke 2:41-52
February 8th “Free: In Jail and Out”
Acts 5:12-32
February 11th “Speaking the Truth: Angers the Self- Righteous” Acts 7:48-60
February 22nd “This is Philip: Be Like Philip”
Acts 8:26-40
Wednesday’s at 6:30
February 4th “Healing in the Early Church”
February 11th “Guardians of Absolute Truth”
February 18th Ash Wednesday Service
February 25th “Paul’s First Missionary Journey
New!
Wednesday night kids club!
For kids ages 4-12, 6:15-7:30
Bible adventures, crafts, games and more!
At the church parsonage!
Liturgists Children’s Chat
February 1st Pat Grimes Pat Grimes
February 8th Pat Grimes Pat Grimes
February 11th Shana Bokunevitz Bill Pugh
February 22nd Shana Bokunevitz Bill Pugh
Greeters for February
February 1st Mike and Diane Hawk
February 8th & 15th Lorie Wozniak
February Meetings and Events
February 12th Women’s luncheon ,12:00
Administrative Board Meeting, 6:00
Missionary Committee meeting,7:00
February 18th Ash Wednesday service, 6:30
February 19th Trustee meeting, 7:00
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February 1 Carol Ratliff
February 1 William Mantos
February 5 Nancy Mantos
February 9 Ruth Ann McGinness
February 10 Brianna Paice
February 12 Becky Ramsey
February 16 Derek Gulling
February 16 Brianna Miller
February 22 Jason Alloggia
February 22 Victoria Miller
February 24 Robert Ferguson
February 26 George Potkrajac
February 5 Larry and Carol Ratliff
February 17 Earl and Patricia Mallernee
February 26 Terry and Linda Freas
Another month already. February – the month of LOVE and Presidents. January is leaving us with some VERY cold weather and snow! Each day brings us a little closer to Spring though.
I hope you have all had a safe and healthy winter so far. Roads can be treacherous and colds and flu abound. Living in Ohio and northern states can bring a challenge, but God has promised to be with in all places and in every circumstance. The Bible says that God is our refuge and strength. We need to hold on to that at ALL times.
Love has power as we think of the song “Love Lifted Me”. 2 men worked on this song together. One wrote the words, while the other hammered out the tune on the piano. The pianist was Howard Smith whose hands were so twisted with arthritis that folks wondered how he could play at all. This song was written in 1912 and is still a popular hymn today.
Love has power that few realize. Love can heal nations and bring peace to many. Jesus showed the ultimate price of love when He died on a cross, not only for us but anyone who would believe in Him – even those who crucified Him. He was full of Love and didn’t want to see anyone perish. God IS love! He would sacrifice His only Son for those who would hate Him, but He was and is always ready to forgive and accept us all. That is what True Love is all about.
Mom’s Tidbit: Love conquers ALL.
Have a great February and be sure to tell someone how much you love them, We all need to hear that.
Until Then~ Edwinna
Pastor: Tom Snodgrass
Office hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Church phone 740-543-3282 Pastor’s phone 740-543-8306
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