Harlem Road United Methodist Church

Ministries

Children's Ministries

Friday Night Live!

Meets the 3rd Friday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the church.
Bring a Friend!
Kick-off for our 4th season is September 21, 2007.
November 16th theme - Pilgrim's Progress
For all children grades K thru 5th.
Parents are asked to come inside with your children when dropping them off and again when picking them up.
There is no fee; however the children can donate to the Hylen Souders Elementary School Sweatsuit Fund if they wish.
Kids eat supper; do crafts; and generally have a fun time with music, games and stories.
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Summer Nights Live

Summer Nights Live is a week long program in June.

Check back to see what is in store for 2008!

Annual Christmas Musical

The 2007 musical is titled "Mystery of the Manger - It's the Gospel Truth".

The cast is made up of children ages 4 thru 5th grade. Rehersals are every Sunday evening from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at the church beginning on October 7th.

There will be speaking parts with memorized lines, solos, costumes, a magnificent set, choreography and more.

Presentation times:

Saturday December 8th at 7:00 PM
Sunday December 9th at 10:30 AM
(Combined Service)

Youth Ministries

Youth Group Senior High Leaders: Todd and Amy Vice Junior High Leaders: Brad and Mary Keller The youth group is for grades 6 thru 12 and meets at the church on Wednesdays from 6-7 PM. CHILI SUPPER and AUCTION RESULTS Saturday evening November 4, 2006 Harlem Road Church held its annual Chili Dinner and Auction. The event, netting $4,000 from donations and the sale of crafts and merchandise donated by members of the church, served as a fund raiser for the youth in the congregation for their part in raising money for our church´s current expansion project. Pictured above are auctioneer Richard Helwig (Helwig Auction Service), who donated his time for the auction and congregation-member Judy Sharpe-Kosmatka (our own Vanna White) who emceed the event. Manning the kitchen preparation of the chili dinner for those who attended are Kevin Schaublin, Logan Hall, Nick Keller and with Kevin McMains in the front.	Girl Scout Troop #1569 Leaders Karen Dodson 740-965-4800 and Jeanna Burrell 740-965-1914 We meet at Harlem Road Church on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 6:45-8:00 PM. We are a Junior Girl Scout troop with girls in 5th and 6th grades. We are members of the Big Walnut Service Unit of Seal of Ohio Girl Scouts. Five girls from Troop 1569 completed the last phase of their Girl Scout Bronze Award on August 15. They delivered school supplies to Lutheran Social Services in Caldwell, OH. These school supplies will be used by families that have been displaced to Ohio from New Orleans (and other areas affected by Katrina), as well as other local citizens in need. Through their efforts of fund-raising, a $100 donation from Meijer and other monetary and material donations, they supplied over $650 worth of goods. They are: Grace Linnea, Tessa, Jenni and Jessica. We´ve planned a lot of fun activities for the fall/winter. See our newsletter! We are also beginning to plan a summer trip to the Michigan Sand Dunes. In addition to using some of our cookie money, the girls will be planning additional fundraisers for this activity. It´s time for cookies. If you would like to order, please contact Karen or Jeanna (email above). We also have 2007 Girl Scout Calendars left. It´s not too late to purchase one for the bargain price of $2. Just contact any troop member or leader. Volunteers from Harlem Road Church are leading several girls through the God and Family Award program. This will conclude sometime in February. Seal of Ohio Website National Girl Scout Website June 2006 Newsletter September 2006 Newsletter October 2006 Newsletter November 2006 Newsletter December 2006 Newsletter January 2007 Newsletter September 2007 Newsletter CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Grace Coffman, Linnea Biegley, Tessa Burrell, Jenni Dodson and Jessica Sanders! They have completed the requirements for the Girl Scout Bronze Award (August 2006).	Cub Scout Pack #347 Leader Hal Holland - 740-965-9768 Boys grades 1 thru 5 Meets in the church and at Hylen Souders Elementary School Scouting National Website
		Boy Scout Troop #347 Leader Rick Garrabrant - 740-965-1849 Boys grades 6 thru 12 Meets each Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the church Troop 347 Website Scouting National Website
		Venturing Crew Leader Rick Garrabrant - 740-965-1849 Boys and Girls ages 14 thru 21 Venturing Crew National Website Back To Top

Collegiate Ministries

Collegiate Ministry

I'm asking each and every one of you to consider a gaping hole and void in our ministries at Harlem Road U.M.C. For some time I've been thinking about the significant number of College Age souls we have in our church. God has blessed us with a wonderful group of young people who faithfully return to church each opportunity they get to be back home from college. There are a number of them who are here weekly...and then from time to time... holidays, summer, breaks, etc., there is even a larger group. Most of these young folks already share a great bond and love to see each other when they are home.

However, because of their schedules we have not organized a ministry for this age group. I would envision an ongoing group; weekly for those who can attend and available and functioning when the larger group is home from college. Fellowship, Practical Bible Study, Peer Support and even Worship could be the primary functions of this group. It could also include some fun events for when they are gathered as the larger group. I think we can fill this void in our ministry and further, I think we must. God has blessed us with the Spiritual Care of these young folks and we need to begin to take that responsibility to heart.

The issue: We need an adult or an adult couple who has the passion for this age group to step forward to help organize such an effort. I am not asking anyone to take this on who already has responsibility of ministries here. Unless you are willing to give those up to accomplish this, I would rather that someone who isn't already using their gifts and talents in ministry to pray and consider leading up a College Age Ministry.

We at HRC must become effective at providing Spiritual nurturing of this age group of young men and women. If you can help us do that or if you have an interest but lots of questions, please contact me.

Adult Ministries

Prayer Chain Send an E-Mail to be added or removed from the chain as well as submit your prayer request.	Tuesday Evening Couples 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Hosted by John and Judi Ayer's. A study of the book of James. All are invited to attend.	Wednesday Evening Couples Small Group 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 PM. Hosted by Jim and Gretchen Bernhardt. Bring your Bible as we work our way through the book of Psalms. All are invited to attend.
Thursday Morning Women's Small Group "Behold Your God". A study on the attributes of God by Mryna Alexander. Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Hosted by Linda Powrie. All women are invited to attend.	Thursday Evening Women's Small Group "Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy" - an Old Testament study by Beth Moore. Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Hosted by Barb Walberry. All women are invited to attend.	Saturday Morning Men's Small Group Meets the first Saturday morning of each month at 9 AM in the Fellowship Hall. All men are invited to attend.
Young Singles and Couples Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month at 6:30 PM for Topical Studies and Event Outings. Hosted by Travis and Ashely King. Young Engaged or Married couples and Singles are invited to attend.	P.U.L.S.E People Using Life Skills Effectively. A crafting group which meets each Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Check the bulletin board at church for our current project.	Lunch Hour Bible Study Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 11:30 to 12:30 PM at P.J's Restaurant located at 571 W. Cherry Street in Sunbury. All are invited to attend.
Wednesday Evening Women's Small Group "That the World May Know" a study by Ray VanderLaan. Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 PM hosted by Diana Robertson. All women are invited to attend.		Thursday Evening Women's Small Group A life changing study by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Hosted by Susan Soule. All women are invited to attend. Back To Top

Local Ministries

Hylen Souders Elementary

HRC has adopted the children of Hylen Souders Elementary school. During the month of August back to school supplies are collected and given to the children when they return to school.

We are also sponsoring a Sweatsuit Fund to purchase sweatsuits for needy children.

NEW!

HRC has entered into an agreement with the officials at Souders Elementary School to become a place of safe sanctuary in the event of an emergency evacuation of the school. Pray it never happens! But should an event demand evacuation, suddenly the church would provide temporary and safe housing for 500 elementary school children. I know we could do that if necessary for a few hours.

So if you get an email or phone call asking you to STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING hurry to the church and help us!

Sunbury Food Pantry

HRC has adopted the Sunbury Food Pantry. One month out of the year, HRC provides the food for this outreach ministry.

Share The Warmth

Collect blankets from home, friends and neighbors and bring them to the church by October 23rd. They will be distributed to members of our church and the homeless on October 25th.

National Ministries

2007 Mission Trip

The 2007 Mission Trip is entitled "Youthworks" as the youth group will be going to Steubenville, Ohio July 15th thru 20th.

You'll have a great "spiritual experience" as you work with others to improve their lives and get to know kids from other states who are growing in their walk with Christ! Mark your calendar and plan to attend this great mission opportunity!

More detailed infromation will be posted as plans are finalized.

Global Ministries

World Gospel Mission

HRC has adopted the World Gospel Mission and the Hawk Family who minister at Escuela El Sembrador in Catacamas, Olancho Honduras. The school houses boys, ages 9-23, to teach them their "three R´s" and a trade, but most importantly to teach them about the love that God and Jesus have for each of them. HRC supports the work by traveling on-site to complete building projects, and coming alongside the boys through sports and casual interaction. Several members of our Church Family also sponsor boys by providing monthly financial support to their time at El Sembrador. In all, we desire to show Christ's love to the Hawks and the boys at El Sembrador.

The Hawk Family; Travis, Lori, Anna and Ally

Learn more here.

Special Events

Life Screening

Do you have high cholesterol? Is your heart beat irregular? Do you eat fatty foods often? If yes, YOU may want to consider being screened for stroke risk.

Life Line Screening screens the carotid arteries as up to 75% of all strokes are linked to plaque build up in the carotid arteries.

Harlem Road United Methodist Church is hosting a screening on February 28, 2007. Call 1-800-324-1851 for more information or to pre-register. The cost of this screening is $45.