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Splashes from Bath
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The Bath Church - United Church of Christ
No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
CHANCEL CHOIR POP-CORNCERT
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 ● DOORS OPEN AT 7:10
Once again the Chancel Choir will entertain us with a pops concert and popcorn in the
Fellowship Hall. The program will include selections from ABBA, Cole Porter,
Lady Antebellum, Johnny Mercer and maybe a little Lion King!
Tickets are $5.00 available at the door before the show.
All the popcorn you can eat!
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13th Annual Epiphany Arts Festival
at
The Bath Church
January 19—February 19, 2012
The Bath Church presents outstanding artwork from artists
in the Akron area and surrounding communities.
Art Show Hours:
Sundays 12—3:00 p.m. Saturdays 10—3:00 p.m. Thursdays 7—9:00 p.m.
Closing Concert:
Sunday, February 19 at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
featuring all The Bath Church Vocal & Handbell Choirs
and the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Choir
Open to the Public—Come and Enjoy!
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
7:00-9:00 p.m.—Epiphany Art Show
7:30 p.m.—Chancel Choir
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
8:00—Men’s Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall: Invite a guest and join us on Saturday February 4 for our monthly Men’s Breakfast. Our speaker will be the new Bath Township Fire Chief Walter Hower. Walt was born and raised in Bath Township and lives here with his wife and family. Walt’s Dad was a former Assistant Bath Township Fire Chief.
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.—Epiphany Art Show Open
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5: COMMUNION
8:30 a.m. –Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
9:45 a.m. – Classic Singers, Sanguine rehearsal
9:45 a.m.—Sunday School for all ages
11:00 a.m. –Traditional Worship with projection
12:00-3:00 p.m. —Epiphany Art Show open
4:00 p.m.—EFM in room #202
4:00 p.m.—Youth Play Rehearsal in Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m.—Youth Group
Sermon: “Faith and Football!” – Rev. Adam Marquette, preaching
Scripture: Romans 12:1-21, Isaiah 40:21-31
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Adult Sunday Schools Classes 9:45-10:45 a.m.
“Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage” using Pastor Mark Gungor’s DVDs and led by Rev. Maureen & Dale Webber. UPCOMING SCHEDULE: We WILL NOT MEET on February 5 or 12; we WILL MEET February 19; and we WILL JOIN “Get Smart about Prescription Drugs” facilitated by our own Meg & Tom Lamb on February 26 in the Community Room.
Adult Bible Study: “Fork in the Road” tells the modern-day story of David, the legendary giant-slayer who experienced some devastating moral defeats in his life. Through his story, we learn that the choices we make in our own lives are important, even life changing. Join Mike and Sue Hopkins and look deeper into what scripture has to say to us. We meet in the Upper Room.
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SPLASH CARE NOTES:
Vickie Ayers is at Select Specialty Hospital and is in need of our prayers.
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WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY CLASSES
“ACADEMIA MEETS THE LIVING WORD” at 5:00: If you would like to experience the unique factual situation behind each book of the Bible as taught at top universities, join Chuck Ausherman’s class at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Those of us who read the Bible for devotional nourishment will be enriched by digging deeper into the “How, Why & Where” the Holy Bible came into being. Each class benefits from a video/lecture by a renowned university professor followed by a discussion.
CARD MINISTRY AT 5:00: Join Cecilia Marquette in making cards for our card ministry and/or your own needs. No experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and have fun.
“ECLIPSING EMPIRE” at 7:00: Barry Lamkin leads this 12-session DVD series by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan who trace the Apostle Paul’s footsteps throughout the Roman Empire and explore fresh insights into Paul’s message of the Kingdom of God, its challenge to Roman imperial theology, and the apostle’s radical relevance for today. Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
BIBLE STUDY—THE GOSPEL OF MARK at 1:30 & 7:00: Rev. Frey is leading two sessions of Bible Study on Mark’s Gospel, Wednesdays at 1:30 and 7:00 p.m. Mark is considered the first Gospel of the four we have in the Bible. Study Books are available in the office or at class on Wednesday. NOTE: The 7:00 p.m. class will not meet until February 15.
JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP SUPPER 6-6:45 P.M. EVERY WEDNESDAY
Adults: $5.00; Kids eat FREE!
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
SPECIAL COFFEE IS BEING SERVED SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5: The Bath Church is participating in the UCC Coffee Project which is a new way for us to join hands with communities in the developing world and address a consumer dilemma by buying coffee that is fairly traded. Through this project, farmers and their families gain more control over their lives, earn a fairer share of income, have access to credit and technical support, and gain a trading partner they can trust: a fair trade organization called Equal Exchange. At the same time, our congregation can begin to learn about the impacts of our consumer habits and how to advocate for more just global economic policies for coffee producers, small farmers, and workers throughout the world. Equal Exchange coffee and tea is being donated to the Bath Church by the Micah 6:8 Group and will be served one Sunday a month: February 5, March 4, and April 1 during our Hospitality Hour. Please try a cup and let us know how you like it!
YOUTH GROUP SUPER BOWL PARTY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5: 7th-12th graders are invited to the Haught Home (1891 N. Medina Line Rd.) for the game. Come on over any time after 6:00 p.m. and stay until the end of the game. Bring a snack to share…and yes, friends are welcome!!!
KNITTING MINISTRY TO MEET MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 at 9:00 a.m. in the Bridal Lounge; we are in GREAT NEED of prayer shawls! Our supply has dwindled to NONE! See you Monday!
A MARRIAGE EVENT ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 FROM 7-9:00 p.m.: “Sharing Chores: Who Cooks?” Bring your favorite soup to share. We will have discussion, laugh together, and enjoy our soups. Your Bath Church pastors will lead the event. No cost, so plan now to come!
BOY SCOUT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12: Troop 385 will usher at both services. All scouts are invited to worship with us. Wear your uniform!
WCF BOARD MEETING AT 12NOON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12. Please join us!
ZUMBA CLASS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 from 1-3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. $15.00 cash at the door. Ages 16 and over. RSVP to jsiegferth13 @yahoo.com to reserve your space.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 IS HAWAIIAN SHIRT SUNDAY!!! Throw off the winter blues, turn up the thermostat and come celebrate the last Sunday of Epiphany wearing your Hawaiian shirt or other colorful clothing!
MICAH 6:8 MOVIE NIGHT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 AT 6:30 IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM “Waiting for Superman” offers an eye-opening overview of America’s ailing educational system by the director of “An Inconvenient Truth”.
FLAP-JACK FEAST: Tuesday, February 21 from 5-7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $5.00; available from Debbie Heubeck. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT pancakes and sausage served by the Children’s Choirs. Proceeds fund the Bath Church Music Department concerts and plays.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE IS ON FEBRUARY 22 AT 6:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Begin the Lenten journey with Holy Communion and the Imposition of Ashes.
FIDELIS GUILD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 at 9:30 a.m. in the Bridal Lounge. Come join us for fellowship, an interesting program, and lunch! Call Judy Pica (330-666-2666) or Carol Button (330-867-0717) with any questions.
CPR CLASS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 from 9:30—Noon in the Community Room. Cost is $15 (NOTE change in previously printed price). Call the church office to reserve your seat. The class will be taught by our own Mary Schatz, RN.
GOSPEL MEETS SYMPHONY ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 AT 7:30 P.M: We will once again join with Mt. Zion and attend and support the Akron Symphony Orchestra’s 19th Annual Gospel meets Symphony program. This program features the Akron Symphony Orchestra and a Gospel choir of 200+ voices from churches throughout our community. We have special group rate tickets available for all of our members, families and friends located in the center of the lower balcony at $20 each. Tickets are available in the church office and in the Narthex between services. We accept cash, checks (payable to Akron Symphony) or credit cards (Visa and MasterCard). Invite a guest and join us for a wonderful evening! Our own Shom Tambyraja is singing!!!
INTERESTED IN JOINING BATH CHURCH? A New Member Orientation Class will be held on Sunday, February 26 from10-Noon in the Bridal Lounge and Sunday, March 4 is New Member Sunday. Contact Kathy Price at 330-864-2253if you are interested!
“GET SMART ABOUT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS” on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AT 9:45 A.M. IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM: Meg and Tom Lamb will give an enlightening presentation and exchange information concerning the use of prescription drugs for non-medical uses and the growing problem of medication abuse of common products you have in your home.
7th ANNUAL “WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES” FAMILY PROMISE WALKATHON FEBRUARY 26, 2012. Join with others from the 30 FPSC Churches who share the mission to help families secure housing during times of financial crisis. The walk will start in the parking lot of Fairlawn West UCC with registration at 2:00 p.m. We need 15-20 walkers to represent Bath Church. All funds raised go directly into the FPSC Operating Budget. Sign-up sheets will be in the Narthex or call John Banasiak at 330-666-6716
WCF ALLOCATIONS: Money from the profits of the Country Fair and the Craft Sales are now available to be used for mission projects and projects in our own church. Forms are available in the Narthex and church office. Completed forms are due March 1, 2012. Please turn them in to the church office. If you have any questions, please contact Jackie Bettick.
FAMILY PROMISE NEEDS SUPPLIES: The FPSC Family Center keeps supplies on hand to help out the families they serve. Right now they are in dire need of the following items: Cleaning Supplies (Laundry Detergent, Dryer Sheets, Cleanser, Dishwashing Liquid, etc.), Diapers (any size), and Wipes. There is a collection box off the Narthex.
ACME CASH BACK PROGRAM: We are collecting Acme receipts FOR ONE MORE WEEK ONLY!!! The receipts must be dated Sept. 24, 2011 to February 11, 2012. There’s a collection box by the Narthex coat rack and at the church office. Thanks for your support!
FOOD AND CLOTHING COLLECTION FOR MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH: The Sunday School Mission Project this month is helping the Dorcas Guild collect food and clothing for Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Please place your items under the CE Bulletin Board in the Education Wing.
SUPERIOR DISCOUNT CARDS are being sold by the Youth Group for $20. Contact Adam or the church office to purchase your card.
WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP is looking for your involvement! This is a good way to participate in the life of the church. New ideas are always welcome! Please contact Jackie Bettick at 330-666-8793 to become more involved.
UCC SUMMER CAMP catalogs are available from the church office. Be sure to check out the camps at Pilgrim Hills and Templed Hills. Scholarship funds are available for Bath Church Members.
WATERCOLOR ART CLASSES START THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 with Cathy Welner from 7-10:00 p.m. in the Community Room and continue weekly through May. Cost is $11/class session and you need to provide your own supplies. Contact Cathy Welner with any questions: cathywelnerart@gmail.com
BIBLE STUDY—THE GOSPEL OF MARK at 7:00 p.m. will not meet until February 15.
APARTMENT AVAILABLE: Pat Morse has an apartment in her home available immediately for $550/month. It has one bedroom, one bath, living room, kitchen and garage. If interested, please contact Pat.
SPLASH WORDS OF WISDOM:
God answers prayers—not advice.
Never test the depth of the water with both feet.
Truce is stronger than friction.
The Peace of Christ be with you!
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