Unionville Center United Methodist Church

Unionville Center United Methodist Church Service: Sunday's at 9:15 am

Pastor: Rev. Bonnie Frost

Everyone Is Welcome!

10/07/2022

Giving a heads up now and announcing when at a later time! The UCUMC is having Trunk or Treat in the parking lot as we have in the past! Once the Town Council decides a date and time for Unionville Center we will announce that on this page also!
Be watching for this information, see you all then!!!

04/28/2021

A huge "thank you" and hugs to all who were able to help in our clean up today. Everything is sparkling clean and sanitized too. I am so sorry that I have such a low stamina. Two hours is about all I can do at one time. Then with a break, I can sometimes go back to that kind of labor again. But you were all tireless and so devoted to the work. I am truly blessed to serve such a caring congregation!

10/28/2020

It's trunk 'n treat time again. We will have treats for the children. It will be very different this year as we take precautions.
Stop by at the church parking lot, all you ghosts and goblins!

06/30/2020

Well, my friends, we are finally ready. 2 weeks ago we thought we were ready for drive-in church, but at the last minute the transmission was so weak it could hardly be heard. We have that fixed now and plan to meet this Sunday, July 5th, for drive-in church. I want to warn you ahead of time that the bathrooms will not be available. You may come comfortable (pajamas acceptable) because you will stay in your cars. I am very eager to see you and share holy time with you!
Many Blessings and Precious Peace!

04/12/2020

Happy Easter to all! "Because He lives, we can face tomorrow!: Such a different celebration of this Most Holy Day! But an email I received from my Alma Mater reminded me who I am and to whom I belong. As I share that with you,I remind you that each of you bear the light of Christ and each of you is committed to love and serve those whom God loves. So I pray that you feel the peace and love of Christ and carry it to others every day.
Here is the prayer:

An Easter Prayer (by Michaela Youngson)

When everything was dark
and it seemed that the sun would never shine again,
your love broke through.

Your love was too strong,
too wide,
too deep
for death to hold.

The sparks cast by your love
dance and spread
and burst forth
with resurrection light.

Gracious God:
We praise you for the light of new life
made possible through Jesus.
We praise you for the light of new life
that shone on the first witnesses of resurrection.
We praise you for the light of new life
that continues to shine in our hearts today.

We pray that the Easter light of life, hope and joy,
will live in us each day;
and that we will be bearers of that light
into the lives of others.
Amen.

03/25/2020

Good Evening, my friends. I have several things to tell you.
1) I will not be creating a service and posting on line -- something to discuss at a later date!
2) I checked with Plain City Food Pantry. Their inventory is pretty low on several things. They need Mac and Cheese, meat and noodle (or rice) packets, and meats. Really low on meat!
3) I encourage you to send your offerings to Mary Grim - please be sure it is well marked. The upkeep and care of the church and money for mission and outreach is our responsibility. --
You can also send her money for the Food Pantry (well marked).
4) We will be using the cancellation list to call each other. You are free to call anyone you want, but please accept the responsibility to check up on how others are doing, specifically the others on your list to call. If there is anyone who does not have the current list, please contact me and I will get it to you. The idea is to contact everyone on your call list at least every few days. If you cannot do this, let me know asap.
5) I did find a Sunday worship service you would probably enjoy. Max Lucado is offering a Sunday service. To access it you will need to go to BibleGaterway.com. Scroll down to see a letter from Max. In that letter he tells you how to worship with him on Sundays. He also has a very good Bible Study that you may enjoy. Information on that is included in the letter.
That is the end of the notices I wanted to share.
I imagine there are some of you experiencing the same loneliness I have been feeling. I miss my friends, but I am almost desperate to see my family and church family. Whenever I start to feel overwhelmed with the sadness of it all, I take out my list (yes you are all on it!) and begin to pray for each of you.
And I am comforted by knowing that the same God who is faithfully companioning me is also with you. And nothing is going to happen to any of us that is outside of His will.
So smile, my friends. We are His Beloved!

03/21/2020

Normally, sometime on Saturday I would be making sure that I have everything ready and my worship notebook was complete. In that notebook I include the full service for Sunday (in large print), the following week's Scripture to give to appropriate lector, announcements, my offering (including amount I promised God to give to Noisy bucket for Lent), and any notes or reminders to get or give updates.
Socially distancing requires that we not share space right now. It does not mean that we can afford to lose our sense of unity and common purpose. We are still the church, the Body of Christ. We still have the same goals -- to transform our environments with the truth and love of Jesus Christ. If it looks like we will be unable to meet for Easter, we will celebrate Easter and all it means after we are able to gather again. As the Bishop said, it is somewhat exactly what we do each and every Sunday.
Meantime, what can we do today to be the Body of Christ? First -- Do No Harm. Be careful around other people. Keep a bubble of space around yourself, but engage people. We all still need a few kind words and loving gestures, So smile and talk and love -- from 6 feet away. Second -- stay in touch with the more vulnerable among us. The phone is an excellent tool -- use it and let your words convey what you cannot express with a hug. Third -- don't stop praying. Prayer is powerful. And right now we all have more time to pray and we certainly have much to pray for.
If you would like to help me, I need a volunteer to organize a phone brigade. I would like to be sure that each one is contacted by phone every few days. Please email or call me if you would be able to take this on.
I will get more out to you soon!
I miss our common worship; I miss our fellowship; I miss you all.
But we are not defeated. We are more than conquerors. Not because we are so good, nor because we are so strong; but only because God has us in the palm of his hand and has promised to live in this world through us. Covid-19 is not stronger than the cross Jesus endured and conquered. Lift up your head and walk tall. God is right there with you.
God bless you.

03/18/2020

Dear friends,
Last Sunday's worship service was cancelled. And we are facing more cancellations in the future. The Gospel for last Sunday told the story of Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman from John 4:5-42. This text is full of sermons. But I would like to emphasize one passage. In verse 21, Jesus tells the woman that where we worship is not important, but that how worship is supremely important.
Now for a while you have no temple or mountain or church where you can worship. But true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit & truth. So I plead with you to keep on worshiping -- wherever you are and in all circumstances. Pray for your own intentions, pray for our church family, pray for guidance, pray for the vulnerable and for solutions. Maybe you could sing a song to Jesus. And to look to the Word of God for counsel. Be absolutely sure of this: Jesus tells us to Be Not Afraid! The power of the universe, the power of the One who created the universe is right now as close to you as your breath. God will never abandon nor forsake you. Accept the peace that passes understanding.
And with that peace in your heart, keep in touch with each other; check on family members, neighbors and friends by phone -- especially the high risk people.
Do what you can for others and help us all by distancing and following recommended procedures.
OUR CHURCH WILL BE CLOSED AT LEAST TILL EASTER. THE EASTER EGG HUNT IS CANCELLED.
I am inquiring about other tools for communication and announcements. I will let you know as I get answers.
Meanwhile, remember that you are indeed the Precious Flock of the Good Shepherd!
Your pastor, Bonnie Frost

05/12/2019

Tuesday May 14th we are having a Free Community Dinner 5-7. Celebrating all women, all are welcome to come enjoy Pizza, Salad Bar, Brownies and Cookies.
See you then.

The 2019 Easter Egg hunt had 20 children and 157 dozen eggs! Even the adults had fun helping the children pick up eggs.
04/22/2019

The 2019 Easter Egg hunt had 20 children and 157 dozen eggs! Even the adults had fun helping the children pick up eggs.

12/15/2018

You are cordially invited to worship with us Monday evening, December 24th. We will begin our candlelight service at 6 PM. "And man shall live forevermore because of Christmas Day!"

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127 W Main Street
Unionville Center, OH
43077

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