FAIRVIEW GRACE
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
22420 Lorain Rd. ~ Fairview Park, Ohio 44126
Darlene Robinson, Pastor  440-779-5414
Email ~ f
Darden7@msn.com

 

At Fairview Grace Church the emphasis is on unconditional love and acceptance for members of the congregation and for members of the community.  Visit us and discover boundless opportunities for personal and spiritual growth, along with meaningful ways to make a real difference in your community.  You'll be greeted with genuine warmth and embraced by a supportive extended family.

SCRIPTURE FOR MARCH
"He was wounded and bruised for our sins.  He was beaten that we might have peace; he was lashed-and we were healed!" 
Isaiah 53:5, TLB

Mission Statement
As a Church of Jesus Christ in Fairview Park
it is our calling to learn, live and share the
message of Jesus Christ

Our Sunday Morning Worship Services begin at 11:00 am.  Child care is available.  Children nine years old and younger begin morning worship with their parents and move into Sunday School class after the children's' sermon.  Our Adult Sunday School class meets each Sunday morning at 9:45 am

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEXT VISION MEETING
Sunday, March 14
Immediately following Morning Worship
This is an open meeting.  All those interested in the growth
of our church are encouraged to attend

HOLY WEEK SERVICES

Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 28, 11:00 am
Fairview Grace United Methodist Church

Pizza and Puppets
Wednesday, March 31, 6:00 pm

Fairview Grace Church

Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 1
The Living Last Supper
Cove United Methodist Church
12501 Lake Ave. Lakewood, Ohio
A joint service with
Cove United Methodist Church
Lakewood Christian Church
Fairview Grace United Methodist Church

Good Friday Service
Friday, April 2nd
Fairview Grace United Methodist Church

Easter Sunday Worship
Sunday, April 4th, 11:00 am
Fairview Grace United Methodist Church

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MOTHER AND DAUGHTER TEA


Saturday, May 1 at noon at Fairview Grace Church
This is a Centennial Event marking the 100th Birthday
of the City of Fairview Park
Tickets are $5.00 each
 Put on your fancy dress and favorite hat
Great desserts, kid friendly menu
Cinderella will be featured and will captivate
all, young and old
For reservations call 440--777-6821 or 440-734-2756 by April 26
 

THE COMMUNITY OF GRACE

Sundays
9:45 am Adult Bible Study
11:00 am Morning Worship
Children's Church School (after the Children's Message)
Child care available during the service
7:00 pm NA (Narcotics Anonymous)

Tuesdays
7:00 pm  Cub Scouts (1st and 3rd Tuesdays)

Wednesdays
6:00 pm Pizza and Puppets
(last Wednesday of the month)

6:15 pm TOPS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Thursdays
6:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal
7:15 pm Vocal Choir Rehearsal
7:30 pm Recovery International

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE

Our nursery is in need of volunteers on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, during worship services.  The time is 10:45 am until the end of the service.  Please let Marilyn Yesberger know if you can help on one of these Sundays.

The Committee on Lay Leadership has positions available for 2010.  Please see Pastor Darlene if you are interested in serving.

Pastor Darlene is developing an intercessory prayer team for the church and still needs one or two more people to be a part of the team.  Please let her know if you are interested.

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COVE CHURCH SOS. THRIFT STORE
The store will have a Brown Bag Sale the month off March.  Starting Saturday, March 6th, 2010.  Items to be purchased are: all clothing, shoes, belts, hats, gloves and children's clothing.  You will be given a large brown bag (grocery size) for $5.00  Store hours are Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm.

CHORUS EVENT AT FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL SATURDAY, MARCH 20
The Great Northern Chorus, the Elyria Cascade Chordsmen, 4-Way Stop, Lake Ridge Chorus, Sweet Adelines plus Chapter Quartets will be at Fairview High School here in Fairview Park on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 7:30 pm.  Group tickets are available at $10 for 15 or more.  Please let Pastor Darlene know if you would like to attend.  We may be able to get 15 or more people if we join up with Cove UMC and Lakewood Christian Church.  Student tickets are $5.  General Admission tickets are $13.

FIRST FRIDAYS
Cove Church has resurrected their First Friday's.  We will be showing the movie, "Fireproof" on Sturdy, March 5, 2010.  The doors open at 7:00 pm. and the movie will start at 7:30 pm.  Snacks will be served.  A free will offering will be taken for the cost of food.  No reservations needed.

WEEKEND TO REMEMBER March 12-14th
This is an experience that has changed the lives of so many couples and it can do the same for you.  This year's conference will be held in Cleveland at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, March 12-14th.  Join our group and receive $80 off per couple!  Please contact Iria Calderhead at 440-734-0464 or email her at iriac@msn.com to find out more about this enlightening experience!  You can have the kind of marriage God intended you to have!

NEWSLETTER
 Material for our church newsletter should be submitted to our Church Secretary,
Barb Hough by the beginning of the third week of the month. Barb's email is peany83@sbcglobal.net.  She can be reached by telephone on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm in our church office (440-779-5414 or Monday, Wednesday and
Thursday mornings 8:00 am to 12:00 noon in the Cove church office (216-521-7424).