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(440) 234-3525 Phone (440) 234-3078 Fax www.umcb.org

Volume 17, No 3 March 2016

Church Staff

Pastor

Reverend Skip Myers

skipmyers@umcb.org

Director of Adult Ministries

Deaconess Karen Caldwell

kcaldwell@umcb.org

Director of Children’s Ministries

and Facilities Coordinator

Vivien Swaddling

vswaddling@umcb.org

Director of Finance

Joanne Mansfield

jmansfield@umcb.org

Youth Ministry Leader

Sarah Dave

sdave@umcb.org

arisearisearisearise Worship Leader

Jeremy Piper

jpiper@umcb.org

Secretary

Irene Petras

ipetras@umcb.org

Custodian

Jim Cobler

After breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you

love me…?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know that I love you.”

“Then feed my lambs,” he said. --John 21:15

Jesus and Peter had this conversation at an impromptu beach party beside

the Sea of Galilee. It happened after the first Easter. It was a wonderful

morning for the disciples: here they were with Jesus once again. So much

had happened since the crucifixion—things almost too marvelous for words.

First there had been that awful Friday, but in retrospect at least, it had been

followed so quickly by the Resurrection. There had been the strange

experience of the disciples as they found the tomb empty; there had been

Mary’s wonderful meeting with the gardener/Jesus. And then, after Mary

had run to the disciples with her news, Jesus had confirmed it as he appeared

to all of the disciples that first Easter evening—all of them but Thomas.

But then, a week later, Jesus had appeared to Thomas as well, ending his

doubt, giving him certain knowledge. And now, this breakfast on the beach

with Jesus. They had been a part of it all. What joy! What excitement!

Christmas and the Fourth of July all mixed together and then some!

Wouldn’t it be great if it could go on forever? But it couldn’t. Jesus did not

die on the cross just to give his few closest friends the time of their lives.

There was more to it than that. There was a larger purpose. And so, now

after the celebration, a time of decision:

“Peter, we’ve been together a long time now. You’ve learned a lot; we’ve

shared some great moments. You know about the joy of the love of God; you

also know that most people do not. You know what the world needs to hear,

and you know the cost of telling it. Will you do my work for me?”

Jesus also addresses the question to us and to all who would follow him.

Will we be his witnesses in our communities and in the larger world?

Here in Berea, as we continue visioning and working in the Healthy Church

Initiative program, we are challenged to dream new dreams and to open our

hearts to the leading of God’s Spirit. It is a time not to sit back, but to move

forward. It is a time to discern God’s purpose for us and to answer his call.

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Announcing a new support group for caregivers!

The relationship between a caregiver and the person they care for often changes with a traumatic injury, illness, frailty or loss of memory. This support group helps family caregivers understand and cope with difficult emotions experienced when relationships change. The leader of the group is Lori Hanson, LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor). This FREE support group is being presented by HansonHouse and the United Methodist Church of Berea. We will meet for 6 sessions at the church beginning on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 6:30-7:30PM in the parlor. We will have some sandwiches, soup and perhaps a few cookies for a light dinner. Please call the church (440-234-3525) to register for this support group. Submitted by Jo Boggs / Approved by Rev. Skip Myers

March 20 Palm Sunday

Preaching from Mark 11:15-19

“On the Road to Jerusalem: Groupies”

8:00 AM Chapel 9:00 AM arisearisearisearise

11:15 AM Traditional

March 24 Maundy Thursday

Preaching from Mark 14:12-16

“On the Road to Jerusalem: In the Upper Room”

7:30 PM Sanctuary with Communion

March 25 Good Friday

Led by the Youth

7:30 PM Sanctuary

March 27 Easter

Preaching from Mark 16:1-8

“Triumph and Questions”

8:00 AM Chapel 9:00 AM arisearisearisearise

11:15 AM Traditional

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COSROW Corner – March 2016 Women in History Month!!! It is time to recognize the contributions initiated by a handful of women in California in 1980’s. In 1987 Congress established March as a special month dedicated to the achievements of women; so Goggle that and find all the women’s resources. Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton blazed the trail followed by Alice Paul, Carrie Chapman Catt, Anna Howard Shaw (a Methodist minister), and count-less others who sacrificed to bring the vote for women. We stand on the shoulders of many brave souls. We salute the pioneers! Submitted by Jo Swanson

Our Sympathies to: � Barb Evans on the death of her husband Harl on February 4, 2016.

WORDS OF THANK YOU!

� Thank you for the over 95 dozen cookies donated to USO. Some of the cookies went to MEPS (Military

Entrance Processing Station) on Emerald Parkway. Men and women entering military service will enjoy the cookies while they are processing and getting ready to leave for military training. Also, some of the cookies went to the USO Bob Hope Lounge located at Cleveland Hopkins Airport for service men and women in transit.

� Thank you, Marilyn K. Smith, for your help with typing all the pockets and cards for our new library books! � A great big THANK YOU for all who made my 90th Birthday celebration on February 6th a day I

will always remember. All the wonderful cards I received will keep me warm these cold winter days. With great appreciation, Tom Cunningham

Church Family Prayer Concerns

Bruce Akins Florence Baker Ann Benson Esther Berger Mary Bittinger Fran Bobo Lenora Cool Diane Corey Bob & Donna Dial Linda Donahue Cleda Fletcher Marlene Felts Laurie Garvin Helen Graham Karen Grant

Betty Green Carol Isgro Marilyn Jelinek Janice Kavandar Clint Lunt Margaret McCready Bernice McHenry Don Metzger Roger Mook Clarence Nealy Tom Oakley Jeanette Sheneman Sarah Ulmer Kathleen Wargelin Eva Williamson

Saturday, March 12, 2016 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Garfield Memorial UMC 3650 Lander Rd. Pepper Pike, OH 44124 www.garfieldchurch.org

Registration: On-line at North Coast District web site, by phone, or by mail Questions: Mary Hanes at 440-537-4455 or mkhanes@juno.com

North Coast District - 2016 Leadership Academy

Cost: $15 Pre-registration, $20 day of the event Under 30 years of age - FREE!

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HOMEBUILDERS SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

ALL ARE WELCOME 10:00AM IN THE PARLOR The Homebuilders Class encourages Christian fellowship. Membership is extended to all age levels. Class participation shall furnish an opportunity to be mutually helpful in mental, spiritual and social life.

� March 6 - Join us for the last Sunday with Hugh Burtner on the lenten series. � March 13 - To be determined. � March 20 - Speaker Nancy Schillace will join us for discussion on “Race Care Ministry Update”. � March 27 - Easter Sunday / No Class

UMW News: World Day of Prayer Our World Day of Prayer will be on Friday, March 4th at St Matthew Episcopal Church, 9549 Highland Drive, Brecksville, Ohio. It will begin at 9:30AM with a continental breakfast ($3.00 donation). World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of women of many faith traditions who come together

to observe a common day of prayer. The prayer service will begin at the first sunrise on March 4th in the Pacific region and following the Earth's orbit, will spread around the world. This year's theme is Receive Children, Receive Me, written by the women of Cuba. Carol Kappeler, 440-234-5985.

April 3: Ham Loaf Sale & Youth Dessert Silent Auction in the Gathering Place between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM April 14 & 15: UMW Garage Sale is Coming Please remember to save your items for the Spring Garage Sale. We will start accepting your collections on April 10th. If you are interest in volunteering for the sale contact Laura Sperry at 440-891-8607 (All are welcome to volunteer.) May 5-May 8: UMW Plant Sale in Fellowship Hall. Watch for order forms available after Easter. Pre-orders are due by April 17th.

Check out the five new books in our 2016 UMW reading program:

1. I am Malala 2. The White Umbrella 3. Key United Methodist Beliefs 4. Dreamers: An Immigrant Generation 5. Uprising: A new Age is Dawning for Every Mother’s Daughter

Betsy Meikle

Sunday March 6 at 10:00 AM in Room 12 New Topic Starting: We will use as our resource Alive Now which is one of the monthly devotional publications for our denomination. We will refer to the March /April 2014 issue, which was published during the lenten season. You will not need any materials prior to coming to class. In Henri Nouwen’s book A Spirituality of Homecoming he has a quote which you may want to pause and reflect on: To follow Jesus means to live our lives as authentically as he lived his. It means to give away our ego and follow the God of love as Jesus shows us how to do it. Submitted and led by Deaconess Karen Caldwell

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Read and Grow Discussion Group � Monday, March 14th from 6:45 to 8:00 PM in the parlor. Book Title is: “The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion” by Fannie Flagg The one and only Fannie Flagg, beloved author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, Can’t Wait to Get to Heaven, and I Still Dream About You, is at her hilarious and superb best in this new comic mystery novel about two women who are forced to reimagine who they are. � Monday, April 11th from 6:45 to 8:00 PM in the parlor. Book Title is: “Never Fall Down” by Patricia McCormick Based on the true story of Cambodian genocide of 1975-1979. The story is authentically told by the advocate Arn Chorn-Pond from his point of view as a young boy. For more information, call Janet Mallarnee, 440-235-7331 or Jan Harlamert 440-243-7126

Adult Discussion and Movie Night

The movie will be shown in the Gathering Place and snacks will be provided.

� Friday, March 11th at 7:00 PM we will present “Spotlight” (2015). This is a true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal within the Catholic church.

Church League Men’s Softball If you would have interest in playing during the summer league call or email our coach Rick Wolcott. Rick’s contact is 1-440-243-1182 or Wolcott@eocumc.com. Our team still has some openings. Submitted by Deaconess Karen Caldwell and Family Life Committee

Stop in the Gathering Place to see the New Art Display Susan Kiedio "Captures A Moment in Time" with her watercolors of people in their environments. She loves color and the joy painting brings to her. Susan attended Cooper School of Art in the 1960s. She was an interior decorator for 30 years before returning to Art School in Connecticut where she was living. She is a signature member of the Ohio Watercolor Society and Chairman of the Greenbrier Art League. Susan resides in Parma Hts.

Wednesday: March 30, 2016 8:00 PM at Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building Enduring Questions: The Mark Collier Lecture Series Jose Antonio Vargas is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and filmmaker whose work centers on the changing American identity. He is the founder of Define American, a non-profit media organization that seeks to elevate the conversation around immigration and citizenship in America, and the executive editor of #EmergingUS, a multimedia news platform focusing on the complexities of multiculturalism. In June 2011, the “New York Times Magazine” published a groundbreaking essay he wrote in which he revealed and chronicled his life in America as an undocumented immigrant. Later, he wrote, produced and directed “Documented,” a feature film on his experience, which received a 2015 NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Documentary.

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FIRST FRIDAY NOON CONCERT MARCH 4

Our Friday Noon concerts are continuing with three musical programs: � March 4 – Jonathan Moyer, organist

� April 1 – Barbara MacGregor and Timothy Robson,

duo organists

� May 6 – Hispanic Music for Guitar Quartet. Jonathan William Moyer, Assistant Professor of Organ at Ober-

lin College, will play music of 17th and 18th century French and

German composers on the Janke pipe organ: Suite on the 6th

Tone -Nicolas Lebègue, Vater unser im Himmelreich - Georg

Böhm, Praeludium in G minor, BuxWV 149 - Dieterich Buxte-

hude.

Lunch prepared by our own Rita Myers and Nancy Buehler will

follow an Irish theme and will be served from 12:30 to 1:30 PM.

The menu planned is Irish Potato soup and a choice of scones or

cheddar biscuits. The soup is vegetarian and Gluten-free; scones

and biscuits are not! Those who follow a special diet are welcome

to bring their own lunch and join us for coffee and fellowship. The

concert and lunch are free; donations are appreciated to support

this series. Friends, family and guests are most welcome.

Fundraiser Opportunities for Habitat for Humanity

March 16 and March 30

Apostles Build 2015! We thank YOU for your generosity of spirit and prayers for the Habitat/Apostles Build project and for giving our church the opportunity to witness two families, including a total of six children, beginning a new journey in their own home. Many of our volunteer team members attended the dedication and blessing held on February 20 at the two homes. And now we begin again—Apostles Build 2016!!! With your support and generosity, we will work toward completing another Apostles Build Project this year. Our goal is $4,000. We are kicking off our efforts with fundraising dinners at Tony K's and Five Guys Burgers on Bagley Road in March. Watch for additional restaurants and dates in April and May. Please be sure to tell your friends, neighbors, co-workers, people on the street, share on Facebook or any other social media and remind them to help by dining at the following restaurants.

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Scan Food Collection is March 6, 2016 Paper products and soaps,

including bar soap, soft

soap, dishwashing soap,

and laundry detergents, are always needed

also. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Hi Everyone!

My name is Katie Feldman and I

am the new intern here at the

United Methodist Church of

Berea. I am from Olmsted Falls,

Ohio, and I attended this church

when I was younger. Currently, I

am a sophomore at Baldwin

Wallace University. I am a

marketing major and I am plan-

ning to declare my minor as

communications. On campus, I

am involved in Circle K, which is a Kiwanis-

affiliated organization of college students that pro-

motes community service, leadership develop-

ment, and fellowship. I am really looking forward

to this opportunity. Feel free to say hello and

introduce yourself to me if you see me around!

Ushers for Sunday Services We have a need for additional ushers at our Sunday services. If you would like to assist with ushering (full time or part time), please contact Brad Elles at 440-826-4140. Ushering is a very enjoyable role and a great way to meet our congregation!

Please welcome Beth Barner, our

newest staff member. Beth will

be taking over the position of

Secretary / Office Manager as of

March 14th.

Let’s greet Beth with open arms and a warm

welcome as she starts her new position at the

United Methodist Church of Berea.

March is MS Awareness Month!

Laurie Garvin (UMCB Member) will be the spokesperson for MS on March 13th.

Multiple Sclerosis or MS, is a long-lasting disease that can affect your brain, spinal cord, and the optic nerves in your

eyes. It can cause problems with vision, balance, muscle control, and other basic body functions. The effects are often

different for everyone who has the disease. Some people have mild symptoms and don’t need treatment. Others will

have trouble getting around and doing daily tasks. MS happens when your immune system attacks a fatty material

called myelin, which wraps around your nerve fibers to protect them. Without this outer shell, your nerves become

damaged. Scar tissue may form. The damage means your brain can’t send signals through your body correctly. Your

nerves also don’t work as they should to help you move and feel.

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