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MUMC Softball

Softball season begins soon! The regular season is May, June, and July with playoffs in early August. We are always looking to add players. No rules on gender or church membership (friends are welcome). Players must be 18+, but 16 & 17-year-olds are eligible if with a parent or guardian. Anyone interested should contact Brian Bly for more: 440-463-7712 brianbly11@gmail.com


Games & locations will be shared here soon!

MUMC Scholarships 2024

Scholarships 2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 5, 2:00 PM
Graduate & Scholarship Recipient Recognition: Sunday, June 9, 10 AM Brunch


Applications are now open for 2024 MUMC Scholarships! By the generosity of the Gifts, Endowments and Memorials Committee, Mentor United Methodist Church will award annual scholarships for the purpose of encouraging outstanding students to continue their education beyond high school. The scholarships fulfill an objective that moves our congregation closer to the mission of Mentor United Methodist Church: To lead all onto a path of Christ-centered discipleship.
Along the PATH of discipleship followers of Jesus:

  • KNOW the love of God in Jesus Christ
  • GROW in their love for God
  • SHOW God’s love by serving others.
  • This PATH of Discipleship will result in a church that lives out Christ-like qualities and helps transform communities.


    The scholarship is only open to any student who has been a member of Mentor United Methodist Church for at least one year. The student must be a high school senior, a student enrolled in an accredited vocational school, university or college undergraduate program, or a student enrolled in seminary. Selection of recipients is made without regard to gender or race. Students may receive up to four scholarship awards depending on availability of funds.


    The scholarship committee bases its decisions on GPA, leadership ability, extracurricular involvement (including work), church and community service activities, essay, and recommendation. The committee assumes that all post secondary students need financial assistance. If there is an unusual financial need, please attach a letter explaining the situation.


    We are again using Google forms (see below).  You will be able to fill everything out online.  It will ask for your email address so you can come back and finish the application at another time.  It will send you an email if you have not submitted with a link to come back and finish filling the form in and you MUST use that link or everything you have filled out will be gone.  Please let us know if you are having issues with this process.


    If you have any questions or issues please call and leave a message at (440) 255-3496 or e-mail questions to Scholarship@mentorumc.org


    It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure they fill out the form and submit on or before the application deadline. Failure to follow directions will result in deduction of points.The Scholarship Committee will not consider incomplete applications or applications received after Friday, April 5, 2024 2:00 PM.

    FORM HERE

     

    Easter Giving: Re:Source Cleveland and UMCOR

    This Easter, we will split our special plate Easter Giving to Re:Source Cleveland, which works with the Cleveland immigrant community, and to the UMCOR Global Migration Response. Starting on March 17, Easter Giving envelopes will be available. Check your chairs and pews! The envelopes in question will state Easter Giving on them. If you are out of town or unable to drop off on Easter morning, feel free to drop off your Giving before or online.

    Learn More

    Re:Source Cleveland “empowers resettled families to grow roots, supporting them in becoming engaged, self-sufficient and contributing members of their new communities.” On their website you can find out more about what they do, how to get involved, and how to get in touch (click here). We also recommend you check out their social media (linked on their website) and YouTube (click here)! There is also a great video on their Give page that you should check out! Watch here.


    UMCOR Global Migration seeks to address “the global refugee and migration crisis”. Learn more about UMCOR: Global Migration by clicking here.

    Royal Family Kids Camp

    Royal Family Kids


    It is that time of year when Royal Family Kids is gearing up for another year of camp. The number of kids that can have a potentially life-changing experience this summer depends on the number of teens (age 16 and older) and adults who choose to volunteer their time to create positive memories for children who have experienced neglect and abuse.


    Camp this summer is scheduled to begin for staff on Friday evening June 7. Children ages 6 through 11 arrive on Saturday June 8 and stay through the afternoon of Wednesday June 12. At camp children receive positive attention and encouragement as they engage in many activities including sports, fishing, crafts, music, chapel time and a special birthday party, all designed for the children to experience success and build self-esteem. Volunteers are needed both full and part time to have fun and make moments matter in a child’s life.


    Volunteers are interviewed and receive a background check for the safety of the children. Also, all volunteers receive training before the start of camp. The only cost of volunteering is your time and you may be richly rewarded knowing you made a positive difference in the life of a child. For further information speak with Johanna Martin johannamartin@sbcglobal.net and visit this website For The Children | Royal Family Kids #271 | Willoughby Hills (rfkwilloughbyhills.org)


    View “Story of the One” here, a moving testimony to the work of RFK.

    The BIG Event: YSP Fundraising

    Join us on Sunday, April 14, 2024 for The BIG Event!
    We’ll gather in Fellowship Hall from 5 PM to 8 PM for dinner, auctions, and entertainment. This annual fundraiser helps support the cost of the Youth Service Project Mission Trip in June. Youth and adults will travel to Reelfoot Rural Missions in Obion, TN June 21-29 (learn more here). You can purchase tickets SOON. Look for updates on this page and in the Weekly Update. Tickets are $15 for adults. Kids 17 and under are FREE.


    YSP students are looking for items to fill the Silent and Live Auction tables for our fundraiser, Heroes for Humanity, on April 14th.  Ideas of sought after items in the past: restaurant gift cards, rounds of golf, tickets to an event, themed baskets such as Movie Night,  Coffee-Lovers, Game-Night, Gardening, etc. (no lottery tickets or alcohol please) Donation forms are located in the Information Hub/church office. For more information please contact Karen Martin at karen@martin4.net. You can drop your basket off to the church office during our regular office hours (Mon-Fri 8-4). Check out our socials for more info on what’s up for auction this year: https://linktr.ee/mentorumc



    Dine & Discover

    Dine & Discover is an event for ALL to attend! Together we’ll learn how to prepare a budget-friendly nutritious meal, learn about local food resources, and build community! Mentor United Methodist Church will be hosting on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 1 PM. For other dates and locations, see below.


    Saturday, March 2, 2024, 8:00am

  • Painesville United Methodist Church - Parsons Hall
  • 71 N Park Place, Painesville, OH 44077
  • RSVP: Call (440) 354-3642 or Email: mstrickland@pumconline.org or mwalker@pumconline.org


  • Saturday, March 16, 2024, 1:00pm

  • Mentor United Methodist Church
  • 8600 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, OH 44060
  • RSVP: Call (440) 255-3496 or Email info@mentorumc.org


  • Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 5:30pm

  • Hope Ridge United Methodist Church, Room: Cafe
  • 9870 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord, OH 44060
  • RSVP: Call (440) 352-2141 or Email hopeoffice@hoperidge.com


  • Saturday, April 20, 2024, 12:00pm

  • Willoughby United Methodist Church, Room: Fellowship Hall
  • 15 Public Square, Willoughby, OH 44094
  • RSVP: Call (440) 942-9068 or Email admin@willoughbyumc.org


  • Saturday, May 4, 2024, 12:00pm

  • Chapel United Methodist Church, Room: Fellowship Hall
  • 2019 Hubbard Rd., Madison, Ohio 44057
  • RSVP: Call (440) 428-3981 or Email chapelumc16@gmail.com


  • Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 5:30pm

  • Hope Ridge United Methodist Church, Room: Cafe
  • 9870 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord, OH 44060
  • RSVP: Call (440) 352-2141 or Email hopeoffice@hoperidge.com

  • Update Your Records

    Records Update

    We are in the midst of updating our digital records for families & individuals and would like your help! Fill out this form (also below) to get your information up to date. ALL information shared is private and known only to the staff who work with the database. There is also no requirement that all fields be filled; only what you are comfortable sharing. For a physical form, check the Information Hub (forms are YELLOW).

    Lenten Season Offerings & Events

    Join us this Lenten season for service, missions, studies, and can’t-miss events.


    Sermon Series
    With the beginning of Lent comes the beginning of our new sermon series, “Wandering Heart”. Join us every Sunday of Lent to “figure out faith with Peter”.


    Devotionals
    Pick up a copy of our Wandering Heart devotionals in the Info Hub. Starting Ash Wednesday (February 14), this weekly devotional follows the scriptures of the Wandering Heart series through the Second Sunday of Easter (April 7). Each week has commentary, poetry, art, hymns, and more. If you wish to have a digital version, check your weekly Sunday morning email from us. To get on our email list, ask Kenna (ktanner@mentorumc.org) or visit the sign up on our website’s MAIN PAGE.


    Additional: Upper Room and Daily Bread devotionals are available for March/April in the church office, Narthex, and in Fellowship Hall. $1 donations are appreciated.

    Events

    Community Egg Hunt
    This year’s Community Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, March 30 at 10:00 AM at Garfield Park. To volunteer to help, click here.


    Egg My Yard
    Egg My Yard is March 30th with a Youth Easter Party afterwards at 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Egg My Yard is a great fundraiser! Choose the amount of eggs, content of eggs, and level of difficulty for their hiding place in your chosen yard. To have your (or someone else’s) yard “egged” for a donation, please fill out this form.

    Lenten Missions

    During this season of Lent we highlight our Easter Giving which will be split between Re:Source Cleveland and UMCOR Global Migration.

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    Holy Week

    Maundy Thursday
    Our Maundy Thursday service will be Thursday, March 28 at 7 PM in Fellowship Hall.


    Good Friday
    Join us on March 29 at 7 PM in the Sanctuary for our Good Friday service.


    Easter Sunday
    Easter Sunrise service will be at 7 AM at Overlook beach park with a breakfast to follow at MUMC. Our Easter services will be at 9 and 11 AM on March 31 for both Modern and Traditional Worship. Our 9 AM Modern & 11 AM Traditional services are livestreamed as well, and can be viewed on our Facebook or YouTube channel.
    *If you would like to order Easter Flowers please keep in an eye out in the coming weeks for a form.

    Blood Drives


    The next Red Cross Blood Drive is:
    Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 9 AM to 3 PM
      Click here to make an appointment.

    Church History

    Mentor United Methodist Church celebrated its 200th year in 2018!
    Celebrating the past, living in the present, building for the future.

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    Read the monthly Bicentennial Moments from service.

    January
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    March
    April
    May
    July
    August
    September
    October
    November

    Click here to read the monthly Through the Years column in our Steepletalk Newsletter

    Do you have any MUMC history you would like to share with the congregation?
    Please send it to:
    Don Humphrey
    7330 Holly Park Dr.
    Concord, Ohio 44060-6704 or e-mail to: dhumphrey@ameritech.net

    Milestones