Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Thanksgiving Baskets

As the Thanksgiving season approaches, the Maple Heights UMC congregation will be collecting canned and paper goods to help those in the community who are in need.



Item should be brought in during Sunday worship services and brought up to the sanctuary if able. If you need assistance let us know and someone will help you. To drop off items during the week, please contact the office to ensure someone will be here to assist you. Church number is (216) 668-6363. 
Use your powerful arm and rescue me from the hands of mere humans whose world won't last. You provide food for those you love. Their children have plenty, and their grandchildren will have more than enough. (Psalm 17:14) 
To help you in your shopping & planning we have developed this offering schedule:

Week of Nov 1, 2009: Canned vegetables, canned gravy, spaghetti noodles and sauce, tuna, packaged potatoes (not fresh), dish soap, paper towels.

Week of Nov 8, 2009: stuffing mix, canned soup, peanut butter, jelly, ramen noodles, macaroni and cheese, beef stew, toilet paper.

Week of Nov. 15, 2009: Canned cranberries, canned fruit, cake mixes, baby formula, sugar, rice, jello, laundry detergent.

Remember: Any non-perishable item will be welcomed. We thank everyone in advance. Your generosity means a great deal to everyone, especially those in need.

Salvation Army Christmas Assistance


Tips
  1. You must sign up in-person
  2. You must have all required information (id, birth certificates, proof of income, etc.)
  3. Go to the correct location. This is based on your zip code.
  4. Pay close attention to the dates. Registration is only being done on Fridays.
 Direct from the Salvation Army Greater Cleveland website.

 REGISTER FOR CHRISTMAS DISTRIBUTION AT SALVATION ARMY NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS

Cleveland, Ohio - The Salvation Army will begin registration for its annual community Christmas assistance program on Friday, October 9, 2009. To register for assistance this holiday season, visit one of the six Salvation Army Community Corps Centers on one of the following Fridays: October 9, 16, 23, and 30 or November 6.

 In order to qualify for the Christmas Distribution, you must first complete a registration application at a Salvation Army neighborhood center nearest your home.

Families, who meet the criteria, will receive new toys for children age 12 and under, a gift card for Holiday groceries, and winter coats from "Coats for Kids".

You must register on one of the above dates to be included in The Salvation Army Christmas Distribution.

Families may register at the following Greater Cleveland Salvation Army locations by ZIP CODE:

• Miles Park Corps - (216) 341-1640
4139 East 93rd Street, Cleveland, OH 44105
Serving the following Zip Codes: 44105, 44120, 44122, 44125, 44127, 44128, 44137

• Hough Corps - (216) 432-0500
6000 Hough Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103
Serving the following Zip Codes: 44103, 44104, 44114

• Superior Corps (Glenville)- (216) 229-6065
9000 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
Serving the following Zip Codes: 44106, 44108, 44112, 44115

 • Temple Corps (Collinwood) - (216) 692-1388
17625 Grovewood Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44119
Serving the following Zip Codes: 44110, 44117, 44118, 44119, 44121, 44123, 44124, 44132, 44143

 • West Park Corps - (216) 252-3593
12645 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113
Serving the following Zip Codes: 44102, 44107, 44111, 44116, 44126, 44129, 44130, 44135, 44140, 44142, 44145, 44017

• Ohio City Corps - (216) 631-1515
4402 Clark Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44109
Serving the following Zip Codes: 44102, 44109, 44113, 44114

Please bring the following with you when you register:
• Driver License or State I.D.
• Birth Certificate AND current Medical Benefit Card for EACH child (Newborn - 12 years old)
• Proof of Income
Use your powerful arm and rescue me from the hands of mere humans whose world won't last. You provide food for those you love. Their children have plenty, and their grandchildren will have more than enough. (Psalm 17:14)

Rosebud

Celebrating God's Wonder

A new minister was walking with an older, more seasoned minister in the garden one day. Feeling a bit insecure about what God had for him to do, he was asking the older preacher for some advice. The older preacher walked up to a rosebush and handed the young preacher a rosebud and told him to open it without tearing off any petals.

The young preacher looked in disbelief at the older preacher and was trying to figure out what a rosebud could possibly have to do with his wanting to know the will of God for his life and ministry.
But because of his great respect for the older preacher, he proceeded to try to unfold the rose, while keeping every petal intact.. It wasn't long before he realized how impossible this was to do.

Noticing the younger preacher's inability to unfold the rosebud without tearing it, the older preacher began to recite the following poem...

It is only a tiny rosebud,
A flower of God's design;
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine.


The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I.
GOD opens this flower so easily,
But in my hands they die.


If I cannot unfold a rosebud,
This flower of God's design,
Then how can I have the wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?


So I'll trust in God for leading
Each moment of my day.
I will look to God for guidance
In each step of the way.


The path that lies before me,
Only my Lord knows.
I'll trust God to unfold the moments,
Just as He unfolds the rose.

Monday, October 19, 2009

CANDIDATES NIGHT: Presented by Brooklyn Center Community Association (BCCA). Will be held at Brooklyn Memorial United Methodist Church on Thursday, October 22nd from 6-8pm. Public is invited to bring questions for Candidates for the office of Cleveland Mayor, City Council, Ward 14, & Cuyahoga County Reform Ballot Initiative. For more information please check out the BCCA website at http://www.brooklyncenter.org.

Have you heard the one about the Dog, the kids and the Minister?

A Minister was walking down the street when he came upon a group of about a dozen boys, all of them between 10 and 12 years of age.

The group had surrounded a dog. Concerned lest the boys were hurting the dog, he went over and asked "What are you doing with that dog?"

One of the boys replied, "This dog is just an old neighborhood stray. We all want him, but only one of us can take him home. So we've decided that whichever one of us can tell the biggest lie will get to keep the dog."
Of course, the reverend was taken aback. "You boys shouldn't be having a contest telling lies!" he exclaimed. He then launched into a ten minute sermon against lying, beginning, "Don't you boys know it's a sin to lie,"
and ending with, "Why, when I was your age, I never told a lie."

There was dead silence for about a minute. Just as the reverend was beginning to think he'd gotten through to them, the smallest boy gave a deep sigh and said, "All right, give him the dog."

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Healthy Recipes - Warm Winter Meals

North Coast District Parish Nurse
Healthy Recipe of the Month
November 2009


Festive Fruited Yams
Makes 8 servings

This sweet low-fat recipe makes an excellent side dish or dessert and is an opportunity to boost your immune system and cancer-fighting capacity over the holiday season.


Ingredients
4 yams or sweet potatoes, peeled
1 large green apple, peeled and chopped
1 cup fresh cranberries, or 1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons sugar or other sweetener
1/2 cup orange juice


Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut yams into 1-inch chunks and place in a large baking dish. Top with apple, cranberries, and raisins. Sprinkle with sugar or other sweetener, then pour orange juice over all. Cover and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until yams are tender when pierced with a fork.

Nutrition Information available here>

Courtesy of the Cancer Project Recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.
Cancer Project Recipe of the Week Archive

Monday, October 5, 2009

Suggestions Welcomed...


As you can tell there have been significant changes for our church's internet presence. We are now on Facebook and even have a Twitter account. Not really sure what we will do with them, but they are there. Coming soon our weekly bulletin will be re-designed and will be made available to the right of the most current post. It even has links to YouTube videos and other info if relevant.But do not worry a simple to read and print version will be also be available.

At the bottom we have puzzles, the cartoon Church Mice and games. You can check out what is going on with the United Methodist Church's news, get District news and access the church calendar (coming soon).


We are trying to capture your needs and wants. WOW. Yes, it is a lot of work. But we are not done yet. For the bible says
"For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6
Each day as we strive to gain our victory in Christ let us help to grow and encourage this world. Feel free to comment, suggest topics for discussion and get you and your friends involved.

What would you like to see? What are you curious about? Do you have a favorite story? Email it to us.

Saturday, October 3, 2009

The Army of the Lord


A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside.

The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!"

My friend replied, "I'm already in the Army of the Lord, Pastor." Pastor questioned, "How come I don't "see you except at Christmas and Easter?"

He whispered back, "I'm in the secret service."

Annual Apple Dumpling Sale



Tasty, flaky, hot apple dumplings. Every fall the United Methodist Women of Maple Hts UMC homebake the most delicious treats of the season. Don't miss out a wonderful treat. And did you know that it is widely rumored that this freeze exceptionally well; you can enjoy them anytime you like right in your own home.




Dates: October 10, 17, 24, 31 & November 3, 7, 14

Pickup Times: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturdays
9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Election Day only (Nov 3)

Price: $2.75 each

Dumplings will be available in foil pans of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6

To Order:
Call Church at 216-663-8438 Mon, Wed or Friday 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
or 216-663-6868 Tues & Thursday 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Sugar Free dumplings are available upon request

The Maple Hts UMW thank you for your support. The proceeds from this and other tasty offerings go to fund many worthwhile causes.



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