Want to make the world better but don’t know how?

SONY DSCTake a lesson from these amazing kids.

 Anyone has the power to save the world.

“Dear fellow human beings, are we doing the best we can do, or can we do a little bit more to create a better world?”

This is a question we should all be asking ourselves every so often. It’s also part of a pledge written by 10 incredibly socially conscious individuals who all happen to be under the age of 18.

And they’re not just any ordinary group of kids. They were named the 2016 Hasbro Community Action Heroes, because of the exemplary volunteer work they’ve done for their local and/or global community.

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Facing end of life with Dignity

LifePicDo the forms and terms associated with the end-of-life planning make sense to you? How can you be pro-life in planning for your death? This forum’s expert presenters will share how a person can plan for dying with dignity but still honor their pro-life beliefs.
The Foundation for Life is offering this FREE educational forum at Lourdes College (4900 N. McCord Rd, Sylvania) on April 30 at 7 pm. Room location to be determined.
Reserve your seat online at www.fflnwo.org or call 419-535-5800. Don’t miss out on this informative discussion explaining forms, terms, theology, the current state of hospice and the bioethics involved with Facing the End-of-Life with Dignity.

Free Movie Night! “Voiceless”

FREE MovieApril 17, 7 pm at Maumee Theater

The Foundation for Life SEAL team presents “Voiceless” at the Maumee Theater on April 17 at 7 pm.  Pre-register online to reserve a seat.  Space is limited.  The event is FREE and open to the public so sign a friend up too!

Voiceless is a story about a recently discharged soldier who had a rough upbringing, but because of his wife, found God and now is totally devoted to his faith.  He moves his family to Philadelphia takes a job as an outreach leader at an old church.  Things are going well and he starts connecting with the community when he discovers there’s an abortion clinic directly across the street from the church.  He tries to engage others to do something about the clinic but it comes down to a choice, is he going to back off or will he face a major confrontation which will require everyone to put everything on the line.

This film encourages people to stand up for what they know is right, particularly as it pertains to taking God’s truths into society to address social issues.  Enjoy this well done pro-life story to reaffirm your beliefs and bring someone along that might be challenged by this message.

SPONSORS are needed to help underwrite this educational outreach event.  If you are interested, contact Amber Morris at 419-535-5800 or see details on the website.

Moment Prayers for the Week of February 25th – March 3rd, in the year of our Lord 2018

Pastor Rebert3 PicSunday, 25th, The Contentment.   “But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” 2 Timothy 6:8
 
Monday, 26th,  The Big Three.   “One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.’   Ephesians 4:5-6
 
Tuesday, 27th, The Sharing.   “So do not be ashamed  to testify about the Lord.”  2 Timothy 1:8
 
Wednesday, 28th, The Mandate.   ” And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.”  I Thess. 5:14
 
Thursday, 1st. God protects me.   “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”   Psalm 32:7 
 
Friday, 2nd.  The Question . “Jesus answered, ‘Where not ten cleansed?   Where are the nine? Luke 17:17
 
Saturday, 3rd, The Kiss.   “An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.   Proverbs 24:26
Yes the goal of every Christian is to: KNOW JESUS – MAKE JESUS KNOWN.
Please forward to a friend!
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Rev. Terry Rebert is Pastor of Historic Zion Lutheran Church in Ottawa Lake, Mi. and weekly devotional writer of Words of Faith for Transformation Ministries.
Rev Terry Rebert, tjrdet@aol.com;

Cherry Street Mission

imagesThursday, April 19, 2018
Attendees will learn more about what Cherry
Street is doing every day through testimonials,
guest speakers and a ministry update from
Dan Rogers, CEO, and President; to share the
impact your support and gifts have made and
will continue to make in the lives of others
Contact Sam Guidry at 419.214.3008 or
sguidry@cherrystreetmission.org for
more details.

 

www.cherrystreetmission.org

Affordable Overnight and Day Camp Opportunities

SalvationArmyLogoProvided by The Salvation Army

 Toledo, OH (March 1, 2018) – The Salvation Army is offering two different camp experiences for children in the Toledo Area. The first is a week-long overnight summer camp taking place August 1-6. The second is a summer day camp offered Monday- Friday, June 25 to August 3(camp will not be held on July 4). Continue reading »

Bethlehem Church, Pemberville, OH EVENTS

church-newsletter-clipart-20BETHLEHEM NEWSLETTER

http://bethlehempemberville.org

Lent Worship in Pemberville. We will be sharing Lent this year with the churches of Pemberville.
11 am: Worship at Bethlehem with preachers from the Pemberville churches
6 pm: Potluck supper… Bring a dish to share (see locations below)
7 pm: Worship (see locations below)

Mar 7: Timeout for the Poor: Nehemiah 5:19, 13:14, 13:22, 13:30
First United Presbyterian Church
Pastor Jim Miller preaching

Mar 14: Opposition 2.0: Nehemiah 6:9
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Pastor Matt Musteric preaching

Mar 21: Pray and Fast: Nehemiah 9:38b-39
Pemberville United Methodist Church
Pastor Ray Soleau preaching

Holy Week Schedule at Bethlehem
March 25, Palm Sunday, 9 a.m. Worship
March 29, Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. Worship
March 30, Good Friday 11 a.m. Worship
Good Friday, 7 p.m. Worship
March 31, Easter Vigil, 7 p.m. Worship
April 1, Easter Sunday, 9 a.m. Worship Continue reading »

TOLEDO COUNTRY LIVE MUSIC

StAndrews Country
Church of St. Andrew United Methodist
Saturday, March 3rd. at 6:00 p.m. Theme: “Real Country vs. New Country”
Saturday, March 17th. at 6:00 p.m. Theme: “What Jesus Sees In You”
*Refreshments Following

Padre Pio Prayer Group

CrossPrayerDear Fellow Parish Bulletin Reps;  March is dedicated to St. Joseph.  The Holy Father’s Intentions for the month of March are Formation in Spiritual Discernment: That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels.  Feasts for March: Katherine Drexel (3/3), Patrick (3/17), Joseph, husband of Mary (3/19), Palm Sunday (3/25), Holy Thursday (3/29), Good Friday (3/30), Holy Saturday (3/31). Continue reading »

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