Washington Street United Methodist Church
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
...being God's love in our community.

You are welcome here!

Washington Street UMC is a vibrant congregation made up of members of all ages, serving people of all walks of life.  If you are looking for a place to be encouraged by a loving community, to encounter the living God, and to be transformed as one of God's beloved children, please join us at WSUMC where we long to welcome you into God's family.

 

March 14, 2010

 

10:00 am

 

4th Sunday in Lent

Psalm 22; Mark 15.33-34

The Fourth Word: "Forsaken"

Sermon #4 in a Lenten series on the Seven Last Words spoken by Christ from the cross.

Opportunities throughout Lent

Tiffin Community Lenten Services

On Fridays from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, all are welcome to join the Tiffin religious community for a simple meal and brief worship service at various locations throughout Lent.  The schedule is as follows:
February 26:        Ebenezer UMC
March 05:            Tiffin Mercy Hospital
March 12:            St. Paul's UMC
March 19:            Heidelberg University
March 26:            St. Francis Convent

Thursday Evening Class: "Bread in the Wilderness: Spiritual Famine or Gospel Feast?"

Join us on Thursdays throughout Lent at 6:00 pm at the church as we consider our experiences of wilderness and God's provision along the way.

Adult Sunday School Class: "24 Hours that Changed the World"

We gather every Sunday morning at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Class Room for this DVD-based study which takes us on a tour of the Holy Land, visiting some of the places Jesus must have visited during his last day.

Lent Calendar

Throughout Lent, remember God's blessings and give thanks for them.  On this calendar, you will find daily opportunities to consider God's presence in your life with suggested coin donations for each day.  We will collect all donations on Easter Sunday, and all of your generous contributions will be used to support the ongoing work of Seneca County Habitat for Humanity.
 
To download the calendar, click here.  (Calendar will be formatted for 8 1/2" x 14" paper.)

Small Community Groups

The United Methodist Churches of Tiffin are now beginning a new small group ministry, providing opportunities for individuals to get connected with authentic communities of support.  For more information, please contact the church office (419.447.2371 or tiffinwsumc@gmail.com) or check out our brochure.

The Way of the Cross

On Good Friday, April 2, join us for a time of prayer and reflection as we walk with Jesus to the cross.  We will begin with one half-hour of music provided by the Tiffin University Gospel Choir at First Presbyterian Church.  After we have gathered, we will then go outside to travel through downtown Tiffin, stopping at various locations to be in prayer for our local community and to remember the different moments of Christ's passion journey.  The walk will conclude on the front lawn of Washington Street UMC.

Palm Sunday, March 28

The WSUMC Choir will offer its Easter Cantata, "Who Is This King?" during morning worship at 10:00 am.

Maundy Thursday, April 1

At 7:00 pm, we will gather at WSUMC along with our brothers and sisters from St. Paul's UMC for this time of remembering Christ's final meal with the disciples and the command to love one another through acts of service.  Please join us.

Good Friday, April 2

The Tiffin community will be in worship at 12:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church.  Please join us as we remember Jesus' death on a cross.

Easter Morning Sunrise Service, April 4

The youth of WSUMC, St. Paul's UMC, and First Presbyterian Church will facilitate this worship service.  More details will be announced closer to the date.

Easter Morning Traditional Worship Service, April 4

Please join us in the sanctuary of WSUMC at 10:00 am as we celebrate the presence of the Risen Christ with us still.  We will celebrate with music, prayer, and Holy Communion.
 
 
 
 
Washington Street United Methodist Church
230 South Washington Street
P.O. Box 632
Tiffin, Ohio 44883
(419) 447-2371
tiffinwsumc@gmail.com