WelcomeMason Joseph Hannan

Christened by Pastor Chuck BergenAnd assisted by the Happy Grandfather Pastor Tony

April 2021 Prayer Focus & RemindersTheme for 2021: Let there be less of me and More of Him (John 3:30)Blessings of Righteousness: The righteous wo/man will flourish like the palm tree, S/he will grow like a cedar in Lebanon….They will still yield fruit in old age; they shall be full of sap and very green, to declare that the Lord is upright; His is my rock and there is no unrighteousness in Him.” Ps. 92: 12-15Prayers for Your Family: Job 1: 4-5, 8 Our example.Father I Thank you for my family and ask you to keep and protect them, I bring each one before you today….name their names. Say the Lord’s Prayer over each one.Ask for No harm, no danger, no deception, no disabling accident, no wrong friendships, keep them away from dangerous people and from wrong relationships.Pray for God’s will to be done in their lives and they would marry the right person; pray for their future spouse.Grow in grace and favor: May my children increase in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man; may they wax strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and may the grace of God be upon them Luke 2:40, 52Pray for angelic protection: God would give His angels charge over my children, to keep them in all their ways Ps 91:11For Wisdom and Understanding: That in all matters of wisdom and understanding, my children would be ten times better than all the experts in all the realm. Daniel 1:20For a hearing ear and willing heart- That my children would know the God of their father, and serve Him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind 1st Chron 28:9

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That all times they would see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and be converted, that He would heal them. Matt 13:15Pursue peace -That my children would depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it Ps 34:14 That they would pursue peace with all men, and holiness, so that they may see the Lord. Heb. 12:14For Widows & the Fatherless: God, You are a father to the fatherless and a defender of widows….You set the solitary in families and bring out those who are bound into prosperity. Ps. 68:5-6For Broken Families: Restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, so you will not come and smite the land with a curse. Mal. 4:5-6For Order in the Home: Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church, wives be subject to your husband like you would to the Lord...Children obey your parents, for this is right. Honor your mother and your father so that is may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth. Eph. 5:22, 25; 6:2-3

Preservation of your family: May the Words of God not depart from my mouth, or from the mouth of my children, or from the mouth of their descendants from this time on and forever, Isa. 59:21Let me not hide the deeds of God, His power and the wonders of what He has done. Let me teach them to my children and my children’s children, that children yet unborn would tell their children. Then they will put their trust in God, not forget His deeds, and would keep His commands. Ps 78:3-7

Thoughts for the Month:The family is the first essential cell of human society. Pope John XXIIIThe family is the nucleus of civilization. Will Durant

Committees/Groups***Check to see if your group is active again***

Administrative CouncilJessica Lopez (Chair)

Finance CommitteeMarvin Thomas (Chair)

SPRC 3rd Sunday after churchLori Pruitt (Chair)

TrusteesMike Shickle/Sharon Coombes Co-ChairsThe trustees have a red form that is found outside the office for maintenance and repairs of the church facilities. If you see an item that needs attention, please assist the church by completing and posting the form on the office door. Thank you for your assistance.

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEEPastor Tony (Chair)

FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE/FAMILY MINISTRIESDale Thomas/Marvin Thomas (Co-chairs)

Community Out Reach Team

April2 Darla Murphy5 Carolyn Catlett7 Jeanette Burkette7 Steve Webber7 Jennifer Viccellio12 Charlie Simms14 J.D. Dillon15 Faith Weber16 Vergil Rossie19 Steven Alt21 David Link22 Edward Coombes26 Everette Thomas28 Angelo Lopez30 Pat Dillon

Pastor Tony

Methodist Women 2nd Wednesday 1:30pm in the ChapelTerry Graves (President) All women of the church are considered members of the group and are welcome

We will be selling Easter grab bags starting Sunday, March 21. The bags are filled with chocolate goodies for $5.00 per bag. Grab a bag and spread some Easter cheer.

At our next meeting we will be working on our Firehouse Appreciation project. All ladies are welcome. We'd love to have you join us for some fun and fellowship.

Methodist Men 3rd Saturday at 9amVergil Rossie/Terry Davis (Co-Chairs)All men are invited and encouraged to attend. Come join us for breakfast in the Fellowship Hall

The Methodist Men were honored to have the Methodist Men from Mt Zion Methodist attend their meeting. And, they discussed a new Ministry that they have started at their church to aid our

communities.

YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE:Jessica Lopez, Lori Pruitt, Pastor Tony and Amanda HannanYouth Group every Sunday 6:30pm

Boy Scouts Robert UccelliniRobert Uccellini at 304-671-2199 or Hedgesville.troop.37@gmail.com

Cub Scouts Jessica Lopez Jessica Lopez at 304-995-7937 or Knilljlo@gmail.com

Loaves and Fishes Fourth Friday 9am to 11amMaureen Sabol Help is always appreciatedMsabol47@frontier.com 304-671-2324 If you’re interested in donating to Loaves & Fishes, they are looking for volunteers and the following items.Food pantry needs at this time: Sugar, Flour, Cooking Oil, Pasta Sides, Spaghetti Sauce, Spaghetti Pasta, Hamburger Helpers, Tuna Helpers, etc.,Canned Meats, Canned Pastas, Ramen NoodlesGlass jars can be a problem, select plastic jars or cans if available.

We would greatly appreciate any contributions

Money Donations: make your checks out to:Hedgesville Loaves and FishesPO Box 35Hedgesville, WV 25427 ***We are blessed to have so many generous people***

Thank You

Food Donations:Deliver to church, call first 304-754-8793

Small Groups

Bible Study with Pastor Tony Wednesdays 6:30pm -- “ZOOM” on-line(Need help, contact Jen)

Zoom Meeting Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83869992744?pwd=cG5VUXh5WmRoNXpkVWpRQUhRWlBjQT09 Meeting ID: 838 6999 2744Passcode: 909100

OR Dial by Phone: 301-715-8592

Let Us All Remember Those That Need Our Prayers

We know how prayer reaches out to help those in need

So take the time and talk to the Father!

2021 TEAM MEMBERSHIP AT HUMC

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL TEAMJessica Lopez, Chair (2021)Tony Pirrone, PastorHelen McProuty, Lay LeaderMike Shickle, Trustees Co-ChairSharon Coombes, Treasurer/Trustees Co-ChairPattie Myers, Financial SecretaryTerry Graves, UMW PresidentVergil Rossie, UMM Co-PresidentTerry Davis, UMM Co-PresidentDale & Marvin Thomas, Fellowship Co-ChairsAmanda Hannan, Young Adult Representative Lori Pruitt, SPRC ChairBarbara Noll, Church Historian

FINANCE TEAMMarvin Thomas, Chair (2021)Helen McProuty, Lay LeaderTony Pirrone, PastorJessica Lopez, Administrative Council Team Chair Sharon Coombes, Treasurer & Trustees Co-ChairPattie Myers, Financial SecretaryDebbie Kidwell, Asst. Financial SecretaryMike Shickle, Trustees Co-ChairMatt Staup

SPRC TEAMLori Pruitt, Chair (2021)Tony Pirrone, PastorHelen McProuty, Lay LeaderJessie Rossie (2021)Pat Dillon (2021)Susan Hite (2021)

YOUTH ADVISORY TEAMJessica LopezLori PruittTony Pirrone, PastorAmanda Hannan

ALTAR GUILD TEAMCurtis & Susan HiteJanice Leonard

TRUSTEES TEAMMike Shickle, Co-Chair (2021)Sharon Coombes, Co-Chair (2021)Frank Albright (2021)Dale Thomas (2021)Curtis Hite (2021)Mert Peitersen (2022)Bob Shickle Ex Officio

NOMINATIONS TEAMTony Pirrone, Pastor, ChairHelen McProuty, Lay LeaderHarriett Liskey (2021)Rose Shickle (2021)Bob Shickle (2021)Frank Albright (2022)Terry Davis (2022)

FELLOWSHIP/FAMILY MINISTRIES TEAMDale & Marvin Thomas, Co-ChairsSharon CoombesDolly DonaldsonLinda Yost

COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAMPastor Tony, ChairJennifer PirroneJudy ErskineJessica LopezSusan HiteCurtis Hite

TECHNOLOGY TEAMJen Pirrone, ChairHelen McProuty, Lay LeaderSharon CoombesCurtis HiteJessica LopezMike Shickle

UNITED METHODIST MEN TEAMVirgil Rossie, Co-PresidentTerry Davis, Co-President

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN TEAMTerry Graves, President