Church of the cross Issue 262

May 2019

Special Dates in May • National Day of Prayer, May 2 • Communion Sunday, May 5 • Mother’s Day, May 12 • 55 & Over Luncheon, May 15 • Graduate Sunday, May 26 • Cardio Worship, Tuesdays,

@6:30p.m. • Pantry Day, May 14 & 28

“Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World”

ON THE INSIDE 2. Pastor’s message 3. Graduate Sunday 3. Memorial Day 3. Birthdays 4. CrossKidz 5. Crossover Youth 6. Praises 6. Creation Mtg. 7. Finances 9. Congregational Notes

THE CROSS FIRE

Na onal Day of Prayer

Thursday, May 2

Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 12

Graduate Sunday

Sunday, May 26

Memorial Day,

May 27

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A M E S S A G E F R O M T H E L E A D T E A M

In Ministry with you… Joel Schutte, Interim Pastor jschutte@cotcumc.com Lisa Gleason, Administrative Assistant office@cotcumc.com Kristin Miklovic, Director of Children’s Discipleship kristinm@cotcumc.com Barb Maniak, Creative & Technical Coordinator bamaniak@cotcumc.com Lisa Wagoner, Connections Coordinator lisaw@cotcumc.com Debbie Corpe Director of Adult Discipleship corson.dj@gmail.com Scott Zaborowski Director of Student Ministries (scottz@cotcumc.com Rich Dubler Traditional/Blended Worship Director office@cotcumc.com Aaron Keaster Bell Choir Director office@cotcumc.com Joanne Born & Tita Wood Custodians

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May 3, 2019 Dear Friends and Members of Church of the Cross, On behalf of Staff Parish and the entire Lead Team, I would like to announce Bishop Gregory Palmer’s appointment of Rev. Joel Schutte as the next Senior Pastor of Church of the Cross. Rev. Schutte’s first Sunday as our appointed pastor will be May 19, 2019. Rev. Joel Schutte is an Ordained Elder from another denomination serving as a Li-censed Local Pastor with the West Ohio Conference. In addition to serving churches outside of the Methodist denomination in various capacities, he has served in several congregations in the West Ohio Conference. Joel served as Worship Minister and As-sociate Pastor at Grace UMC in Perrysburg for six years, in East Toledo at Clark Street, Salem, and Unity UMC churches as Lead Pastor for two years, and as Minister of Wor-ship at Waterville UMC for two years. Rev. Schutte has also served ministry posts in the community as Spiritual Care Director for Otterbein Skilled Nursing at Perrysburg and Monclova, the Director of Christian Mission at the YMCA and JCC of Greater To-ledo, and the Senior Vice President of Ministry Development for Cherry Street Mission Ministries, in his twenty-one years of vocational ministry. Joel and his wife, Aprille, have been married for 17 years and currently live in Rossford, OH, with their seven children. The Schutte’s have been homeschooling most of their children for ten years and have fostered 19 children through Wood County Job and Family Services. Aprille has been a stay-at-home parent and foster parent, and along the way has earned a master’s degree in theology from Winebrenner Theological Seminary. Joel has a bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Studies from North Central University in Minne-apolis, MN, and a master’s degree in theology from Winebrenner Theological Seminary in Findlay, OH. Joel will be attending United Theological Seminary in the fall to finish the educational requirements of becoming an Elder in full connection with the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church. As Rev. Schutte has been with us in the role of Interim Pastor since October of 2018, this transition should be a natural one for the Schuttes and for Church of the Cross. If you have not yet met Joel and Aprille, please take a minute to introduce yourself to them on a Sunday or make an appointment with Lisa Gleason in the office to meet with Joel during the week. In Christ,

Heather Norris Chair of the SPRC and Lead Team Member

On Sunday, May 26 we will recognize our 2019 Graduates. All High school graduates should submit 10 photos (over the span of their life) to bmaniak @cotcumc.com. Also include where you are graduating from and your plans after graduation. Also, send

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this information to the church office at office@cotcumc.com. College graduates please submit your name and college you are graduation from also.

W H I L E T H E Y ’ R E S T I L L Y O U N G - V E N T F O R F A M I L I E S

children with the support and resources of the church family. I will be sharing important infor-mation with families, so I pray you can make it. Fam-ilies are welcome, anyone who has a heart for fami-lies, anyone who is inter-ested, please come! RSVP by Sunday, May 12th on the sign up sheet in the

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Memorial Day

Monday, May 27 Office Closed

welcome area so we know how much food to make! We will have care for our younger children, which includes lunch and activities. Children 3rd grade and up, please remain with your parents in the meeting. More info to come, but please save this important date! e.

Justine Lybarger 5/5 Dorianne Cox 5/8

David Holman 5/8

Betsy White 5/11

Leonard Lamb 5/13

Aprille Schutte 5/13

Charles George 5/16

Kaitlyn Momenee 5/17

Elizabeth Breymaier 5/18

Toby Hetman 5/21

Glenda Hansen 5/26

Mike* Momenee 5/26

Brian Rietzke 5/26

Betty Jo Dhondt 5/28

Andrew Cox 5/31

“While They’re Still Young” Event

Sunday, May 19th

Immediately following church in Gathering Area

Families please make this event a priority in your sched-ule. We will gather together for lunch and to learn about the urgency of discipling our

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May Events

9:00 am Youth Sunday School Class

9:00 am Confirmation Class in the Loft

5 6-8 pm Youth Group meeting

12 6-8 pm Youth Group Meeting

19 9:00-2:00 Youth Group—Award’s Night

26 6-8 pm No Youth Group

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Car Wash- May 11th at church from 1-3pm.Come get your car washed and help the youth raise money for the youth retreat.

High School Seniors- We are taking the seniors out to dinner at Spaghetti warehouse May 15 at 6pm. Please dress up and come celebrate!

Save the date – Cookie cake decorating with Sandy Suter for the graduates, May 25 (Saturday) at 10am in the church Kitchen. If you are in 7th-11th grade come help and bring a roll of refrigerated cookie dough. The cookies will be served after graduation Sunday. It’s a lot of fun!

Lakeside retreat parent meeting: May 12, 10am in the Zone.

“The effective, fervent prayer of righteous man avails much.” James 5:16 NKJV

Someone sent by God will mentor our son.

Mother of member is experiencing better health.

Friend’s appendix was removed successfully.

Members praising God for their many blessings.

Praising God for good health and blessings of six grandchildren.

Praises for God’s wisdom in family situations.

Praises and thankfulness for member’s very successful surgery.

Thanks and praises for God’s powerful daily presence and love.

Prayers have been answered concerning daughter of members.

Praise to God for being alcohol free for six months and counting and for making my marriage stronger.

Thankful for new relationships and for progress in new job.

Praise God for sending UT students to help in the garden.

Thankful for our beautiful grandchildren who make us smile.

Member’s PET scan was negative! Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord for answered prayers for son’s recent employment.

Praise God for recent successful ear surgery for young granddaughter

Thankful for friendship restored and for new friends.

Thankful for blessings bestowed on daughter and husband in China. Praise the Lord.

Praises the judge gave full custody to mother.

Praises members hand surgery went well.

Prayer of thanksgiving for God’s hand during a life threating medical procedure. The above praises were taken from requests at the altar, emails and Connect cards.

G O D ’ S A N W S E R S T O O U R P R A Y E R S

No Creation on Memorial Day—enjoy your cookout and join us on June 24 for Apologetics 310: Biblical Discernment with Mike Riddel.

CREATION MEETING Joys of Motherhood

• A hug for no reason. • Belly laughs. • The light-bulb moment when your child understands something you’ve been trying to teach them. • Smiles and giggles. • Mud pies. • Arms raised in the air after a big accomplishment. • Hearing Scripture and prayer from your child’s lips. • Quiet moments on the couch. • Reading aloud together. • A family meal filled with conversation and laughter. • Watching your child be kind to another. • Recognizing a moment you’d like to freeze in time. • A child’s look of surprise and joy. • A quiet conversation that heals a wounded heart. • The words “I love you” — and a sticky kiss. —Unknown

55 & Over Luncheon

The May 55 & Over Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. Red Lobster (Reynolds Rd.). Sign up at the adult ministry corner or on the connect card.

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Crossfire Deadline

The deadline for the June Crossfire is May 15. Please submit articles via email to office@cotcumc.com or drop off at the church office.

Consider Online Giving Life is busy! That means you may not be at church every Sunday. We hope you won’t forget Church of the Cross even if you are not here every Sunday.

Online giving is a great way to continue your financial support of the mission and ministry programs at COTC, even though you may not be able to be here every week for worship.

To donate electronically using your debit or credit card or checking account transfer, please visit our website at www.cotcumc.com and click on the link that says “give.”

Ugly Quilts Ugly Quilts will meet on Saturday, May 18 from 10:00-2:00. A light lunch will be provided. Please contact Dolly Ryan at 419-878-0447 if you are able to attend and for any questions.

Dear Church Family,

Thank you to everyone who participated, helped and came to the Maundy Thursday Dinner. God has truly blessed us once again. God is Good!

In Jesus Love,

-Candace

Thank you to all of you for participating in the Church of the Cross bowling league. What a great time of fun, fellowship and food we had. We plan to play next year as well. Congratulations to Rich Dubler for having his 300 high game and Sharon Dubler for her 190 high game.

-Candace

I am so thankful for the Valentine, birthday and Easter greetings that you have sent me. I am glad that Donna Myers, my daughter was able to share her musi-cal talents with you. Thank you for including me in your family. God Bless you all! -Mary Etta Holsopple

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