2022 Pledge Card Link Consecration Sunday Is November 21st.
- We reduced Church staff by not rehiring for the Worship Director or Full Time Custodian positions.
- Trustees negotiated a special deal for the new lighting in the sanctuary that was $55,000 less than the original quote.
- New LED lighting and motion sensors throughout the church will save considerably on our electric bills.
- Improvements including adding outside thermometers and automated HVAC will save the church a considerable amount in utility costs.
- Trash and recycling prices were negotiated which decreased the cost. This was a $20 a month savings.
- When we switched our internet from AT&T to Spectrum, we also switched our phones over to be able to get a package price.
- Judy Yackin has arranged a special relationship with GFS that has resulted in major contributions from them towards our Wednesday night meals.
- Special Choir mics were purchased and fully donated by several choir members.
- The Church received a donation of a music library from another church that was disbanding their choir.
- We arranged to borrow music to subsidize the Fall and Christmas music for this year.
- The Choir desired risers but the church could not find them. A set of risers were found on Facebook marketplace and because they were such an amazing deal for a set, they were donated to the church by a choir member.
- The Choir’s rehearsal piano was not staying in tune. This summer iconic organist Marion Schmidt’s granddaughter called the church and donated Marion’s personal piano for our use. The moving costs to deliver the piano to the church was also donated.
Youth Group Mission Trips
Mary’s Story by the Baker Family
Did you know that our own Rev. Dr. Hazel Partington has published a book?
Journey with Mary through the pages of Mary’s Story as she carries and gives birth to the Christ child.
Books are available at the church after service on Sundays and in the church office for $10. All proceeds go to Zoe International. Mary’s Story can be ordered on Amazon (Proceeds from online orders will not benefit Zoe ministries. This timely book makes a wonderful gift for you or a loved one during the Advent season. Amazon Link
Wednesday Meal
Starting December 1st. Lineup will begin at 2:30 pm and meal distribution will begin at 3:30pm. (Please enter from Prospect Street)
COME WORK WITH THE PRESCHOOL
Join a caring and fun learning environment!
Currently they have an open position.
Preschool Director
We are currently seeking a new director to oversee preschool operations.
Some job duties include, but not limited to:
• Organize and speak at all preschool and family events
• Oversee yearly classroom set up and daily classroom operations
• Work with staff and initiate staff meetings
• Keep all student and staff records current
• Plan and organize safety requirements
• Complete all requirements from ODJFS
• Organize yearly registration
Experience and requirements:
Minimum experience: Current child development associate credential or two years of experience working as a childcare staff member in a licensed childcare or preschool program.
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred. If Interested please go to the Willoughby United Methodist Preschool Link to apply.
