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News and Announcements

 

Man-To-Man, Prostate Cancer Education/Support Group

The meeting night of the Man to Man prostate cancer group will be the third Tuesday of each month.

Free Blood Pressure Checks

Free blood pressure checks are provided the third Sunday of each month.

Senior's Chair Volleyball

You are invited to join us most Tuesdays at 10 a.m. for Chair Volleyball, Fun and Exercise!

Divorce Support Group

Meets on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in UL205.

Suicide Support Group

A support group for all remaining relative/friends survivors after suicide.

Do you need a Stephen Minister?

Stephen Ministers are God’s representatives who bring his love to those who are hurting. God is making a difference in their lives.

Grief Support Group

The Grief Support Group will begin March 8, at 7:00pm.

Do You Shop at Kroger?

 

Survivors of Suicide (SOS)

A support group for surviving relatives/friends after suicide, meets on the 3rd Monday of every month at the Clermont County Mental Health & Recovery Board at 1088 Wasserman Way, Batavia, from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Clermont Habitat for Humanity

Help is always needed to build new homes. If you want to help, volunteer forms are available on the Mission Bulletin Board or at the Habitat Website: www.habitat-tristate.org.

Invitation From Greater Milford Area Historical Society

The Greater Milford Area Historical Society invites you to join them at their monthly meetings, held in UL203 on the 1st Thursday of the month.

United Methodist Summer Church Camps

Treat your kids to a life-changing week at one of our camps and give Mom a week-long break. Camp can be a life-changing summer for kids, youth, adults and families. Register now!

Just Neighbors Study Program

Due to a lack of response, we will not be offering the Just Neighbors class at the present time.

Flute Players Wanted!

The MFUMC Flute Choir has now started their regular rehearsal schedule for every Thursday, 5:30 pm-6:15 pm in Rm LL107.

Kairos Prison Ministry

One of our members, Fred Thomas, has been participating in training to be a member of a Kairos Team and will be participating in Kairos #33 Sept 14-17 for residents of Lebanon Correctional Inst. He is asking for support from us.

Adult Men’s Basketball

Men, 25 or older interested in playing basketball are welcome every Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Great Hall.

Open Gym For Youth

There is a supervised time for Youth ages 8-14 to participate in "Open Gym" on Wednesdays from 4-6 pm. Invite your friends and come inside for some basketball, volleyball, board games, etc.

Children’s Moment Coordinator Needed

If you would like to be a part of our Sunday morning 9:25 am Children’s Moments please see Pastor Thomas.

2008 Calendar Featuring MFUMC Stained Glass

The Missions Committee has printed a limited number (100) of 2008 full-color calendars which feature the lovely, unique stained glass of our historic church.

IHN Update

In 2007, our church hosted families 5 times during the year for a week at a time. A total of 18 families (20 adults, 32 children) ate, slept, played and prayed at the church.

Scrapbooking

Please join Creative Memories consultants Debbie Mitchell and Chera Osborne on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in room LL106 from 7p-9p for some uninterrupted Crop Time.

Just Neighbors Program Begins

The program begins at 6:30 pm on Monday, April 7 and continues each Monday evening, finishing on May 12th.

MMM Needs Help - Very Low on Food

Please bring your canned and dry goods ASAP. Milford Miami Ministry is in desperate need of everything except canned vegetables.

Nicaraguan School Child Sponsorships

Please consider sponsoring a child for the Christian School in Nicaragua. Here is information on changes to the process.

Window Replacement Campaign

The Milford First UMC Board of Trustees is offering the congregation the opportunity to purchase a window for $300. This will help defray the cost for replacing the old wooden windows throughout the building.

Full Time Help Wanted - IHN

Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati is currently seeking a full-time Director of Operations. Please feel free to pass this along to anyone who may qualify and be interested.

Blood Drive Results

We had 65 donors, 41 single units of blood, 5 double units for a total of 51 units of blood making this our most successful yet! Thanks for your support!!

Attn. King's Kids & Cherub Choir Parents

Both choirs will sing on Ministry of Music Sunday, June 1 and on Father’s Day, June 15. Our last Wednesday night practice will be May 14 (also last WAVE).

Parent Support Teams Needed

Children and Family Ministry Committee is looking for volunteers to be part of our Parent Support Teams. These volunteers would be needed one Sunday out of the month during the 9:25 Sunday school hour.

Rummage Sale Results

Thanks to everyone who contributed something to the recent rummage sale. Your efforts brought in donations totaling $2450.

Attention Seniors

Please drop off your Senior Picture to the church office by May 15th and plan to attend the 9:25 service on Sunday, May 25th, when we will be honoring and recognizing our Graduates.

UMW Scholarship

All Graduating High School Seniors may apply. Applications are on the bulletin board outside church office. Completed applications are due back to the church office no later than Noon on Wed, May 21.

IHN Update

Please consider giving an hour or two of your time to help area homeless families feel loved while they work to overcome this very difficult time in their lives.

Pictorial Directory Coming Up

We will be publishing a new pictorial directory this fall. Scheduled shoot dates for photo sessions will be August 18-23 and September 8-13.

Habitat Supporters

Volunteers are needed to help Clermont Habitat build affordable houses. We have two Habitat houses started at 105 & 107 Center Street, New Richmond, OH.

UMW Scholarship Awarded

Congratulations to our 2008 recipient of the United Methodist Women’s $500 scholarship, Tim Brady.

Recycle Project

Our church is currently involved in a recycling program that also brings money back into the church.

Sharefest 2008

Opportunities abound for this year’s events between June 19 and June 21.

MFUMC Youth Volleyball Champs!

Congratulations to the MFUMC youth for winning this year’s annual volleyball tournament at Lake Junaluska.

I WONDER Program Continues

Travel to John’s Island, S.C. for a weekend of worship, education and gleaning opportunity November 7-9 for cost of $160 ea. This trip is appropriate for persons 10-100 years of age.

Attention Bridge Players

MFUMC has a bridge group and we welcome new bridge players.

Book Bags Needed

We have now started our collection of new book bags & school supplies for MMM to distribute to local needy families in time for the new school year.

Life Line Screenings

Milford First United Methodist Church will be hosting a Life Line Screening for the community on Thursday, October 9, 2008.

Pictorial Directory Host/Hostess Volunteers Needed

To make our directory a success we need volunteers interested in helping during our photography sign-ups on Sunday morning, or serving as a host or hostess during the actual photography sessions.

Harvest Of Hope Gleaning Retreat, John’s Island South Carolina

November 7, 8 & 9, 2008. Sign up now as we are limited to 3 teams of 6.

Sunflower Revolution Cycling Race

The City of Milford is hosting a cycling race on Sunday, Sept. 7, to benefit Parkinson’s disease.

New Life Furniture

We are asking for the whole church to pray for this ministry as it grows. We have filed for our Articles of Incorporation and plan to be a Non-profit standalone ministry by year end.

MMM Thanks You for your Support

MMM received 35 filled bookbags from your donations. Thanks so much! Please keep the food supplies coming.

Now Hiring - Paid Childcare Provider

Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings. WAVE dinner coordinator: Three hours on Wednesday afternoons.

And They're Off

So will the runners be in starting the Kings Kids and Cherubs new musical: "Cross Country," scheduled for March 2009. Students ages 4-12 will be racing to the cross this fall as they begin a new choral year on Wed, Sept. 3 at 6:30 pm (right after the WAVE).

Welcome New Members!

New members were received on Sunday Aug. 24th at the 11:00 “Ride” Worship Service.

Needed: Singers and Ringers!

The MFUMC Music Department is in need of musicians to provide music in the traditional worship services. Specifically, we need altos, tenors and basses in the Altar Choir, and we need three new handbell ringers for the Wesley Bells.

DO-RE-MI

The King's Kids and Cherubs are preparing for the Sun., Oct. 12 music festival and dinner by rehearsing the songs “DO-RE-MI” and “SO LONG, FAREWELL” from ‘The Sound of Music”. Be sure to attend this church dinner!!

Kings Kids & Cherubs – Spring Musical Auditions

Spring Musical auditions will be held Sun., Oct. 5 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the lower level. Ages 4-12 are welcome. You must come prepared to audition singing, acting & dancing.

Singers and Ringers!

The MFUMC Music Department needs musicians to provide music in the traditional worship services. Specifically, we need altos, tenors and basses in the Altar Choir. We need three new handbell ringers for the Wesley Bells.

CROP Hunger Walk

The CROP Hunger Walk is October 4th! What is a CROP Hunger Walk? We are neighbors and friends walking together to take a stand against hunger in our world.

New Life Furniture Update

So far this year we have delivered 901 items to 89 local families in need. That’s 89 families and individuals who are no longer living in empty apartments and sleeping on the floors. Praise God!

Women Celebrate: Candy Cane Brunch (for Supper)

Come join us for a delightful supper of breakfast food, short program (Dawn will sing) and a chance to contribute to our Retreat account, buying Silpada jewelry for Christmas gifts.

MMM Thanks You for Your Support!!

We are now collecting money for the Thanksgiving Turkeys @ $12 each and asking everyone to fill a Thanksgiving Food Box. Thanksgiving box deadline is Nov 16.

Help Wanted

The Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati (IHNGC) is currently searching for a new Executive Director. Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and a resume to: carole@ihncincinnati.org.

Save The Date!

For our Advent Celebration November 30th @ 6:00 pm the Friends Of The Groom will be presenting Nativity On The Square.

Man-To-Man Cancer Group

The meeting night of the Man to Man prostate cancer group will now be the third Tuesday of each month.

Altar Flowers

The Calendar chart for next year’s sanctuary altar flowers is in the outer narthex. Stop by and pick your date. Only need 2 per week please @ $32 each.

Graduation for Pastor Mark

Pastor Mark will be completing his Masters of Divinity from United Theological Seminary. He will graduate on December 19th at 1:30 p.m. at Precious Blood Catholic Church (corner of Salem Avenue and Denlinger Rd) in Dayton.

Open House Invitation

Pastor Mark and Debbi Weatherman would like to invite you to a Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 20th from 2 – 5 p.m. at the parsonage at 46 Oakcrest Drive.

Christmas Turkeys & Food Boxes

We are now collecting money for the Christmas Turkeys @ $12 each and asking everyone to fill a Holiday Food Box. You can pick up the list of ingredients needed to fill a box at the welcome center.

Men of MFUMC

Would you like to be part of implementing a Men's Group at Milford First? All men are invited to an organizational and planning meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in Room UL203.

Poinsettia Sale

We are selling poinsettias Nov. 30, Dec 7 & Dec 14. Order forms are available in the Welcome Center & Narthex.

Commemorative Print Christmas & Note Cards Available

Cards made from the winter painting of MFUMC, “Doorway to Peace” by David P. Atkins are for sale in the Welcome Center.

A Renaissance Feast

January 8 & 9 at 6:00 pm at the Otterbein Lebanon Campus Center Multipurpose Room.

21st Annual Community Benefit Auction

Please join us for this fun family event. We have both a live and silent auction. Items in the past have been Sporting and Musical tickets, Art, Babysitting, Yard Work, Food and Dinners, Themed Baskets, Gifts and Business Services.

Looking for Ebayers!

We are looking for experienced Ebay sellers to help us with our church Ebay program.

Men's Ministry

We are beginning a study of the book "No Man Left Behind," published by Man in the Mirror.   ALL men are invited to join our group as we use this study to guide us in establishing a strong, ongoing, relevant ministry to men at this church and beyond.

King’s Kids and Cherub Spring Musical

It’s coming soon!!! The King’s Kids and Cherub spring musical you’ve heard about since Sept. is coming quickly to a theater near you—The Great Hall!! We have added an EXTRA SHOW this year: Sat, March 28 at 6:30 pm and Sun, March 29 at 10:00 am.

Milford First Career Transition Ministry

The current economic times have given rise to concerns of job loss and job change. If you are facing these concerns or want to be prepared for possible job change, help is here for you.

IHN Host Week

The next IHN host week here at MFUMC begins on Sunday, Feb. 22.  A sign up sheet is available in the church's welcome center. 

New Life Furniture Update

New Life Furniture has been blessed once again. We just received our letter from the gov. indicating we are a Non profit 501(c) 3 org. We will be applying for our first Grant on March 1st with Impact100.org.

Lenten Devotionals

For Lent this year we are once again joining a host of Christian Communities using the “Christ’s Marvelous Hands” devotional guide and program.

Mary Miller To Be Honored

Mary Miller is to be honored at the Clermont 2020 "Salute to Leaders" as the award winner for Miami Township.

Easter Candy Fundraiser

We are going to make chocolate suckers and chocolate molded Easter candy as a moneymaking project this year. The proceeds will be divided between the general fund and missions.

New Effort to Reach People in our Neighborhood

The Membership and Church Growth Committee is launching a new effort to reach people in our neighborhood.

Are You Job Hunting?

See Pastor Thomas or Linda Nickel for any information on job openings from other members of our church family.

Are You Hiring?

As a direct response to requests from our church family, we are asking that anyone in a position to hire, or knows of any job openings at their work place, please call Pastor Thomas or Linda Nickel at the church office.

Boy Scout Plant Sale

Boy Scout Troop 128 fundraiser flower plant sale is coming soon. Stay tuned.

Mission Service Auction Results

On March 15 over 75 bidders participated in our Annual Mission Auction with a total of $9,660 contributed. Thanks to all who participated!

Lenten Offering Collection Update

Thank you for participating in this year’s collection. You may return your boxes with your collected coins and bills, in the form of a check if at all possible, on Easter or the Sunday following Easter to the table in the Welcome Center.

Easter Egg Hunt

April 5 we will begin our fun with an Egg Hunt at 5:30 pm followed by a Lenten Dinner and program at 6:00. Christian juggler, David Cain will be featured.

Milford First Receives IHN Recognition

IHN of Greater Cincinnati is pleased to recognize Milford First UMC for its exemplary commitment as a hosting congregation for families experiencing homelessness in the Greater Cincinnati area.

New Life Furniture Fund Raiser

Nancy Trago with Silpada Jewelry is providing us with a Jewelry Party where all the profits from the party go to New Life Furniture. 

Sharefest 2009

Sharefest is a way for churches in Milford to unite to serve our community.

Got a Sweet Tooth?

The 6th grade Sunday School class is holding a Bake Sale on Sunday May 3rd.

House of Peace Donations

We are once again supporting this local battered women’s shelter.

Congratulations to Erica Stuchell & Jordan Duke

Congratulations to Erica Stuchell & Jordan Duke who were united in marriage Saturday, May 2, in the afternoon by Pastor Thomas. 

Attention Graduates

UMW Scholarship applications available.

Grad Pictures Needed By May 24

Both College & High School Graduation Pictures wanted for the MFUMC Grad Poster for May 31st, Graduation Sunday @ 9:25.

Men’s Basketball – now on Tuesday (No Basketball June 23) for the summer!

Men, 25 and up, are invited to play basketball each Tuesday evening in the Great Hall from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.

“Adopt-A-Block” Neighborhood Outreach

“Adopt-A-Block” Neighborhood Outreach will be presenting our surrounding neighborhood with future gifts of notebooks and pencils and energy saver light bulbs.

Donations Wanted To Sell On Ebay

If you have some collectibles or special items you would like to donate to the church to be sold on Ebay please contact Pastor Scott.

2009 IHN Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser

IHN invites you to golf for a great cause on Friday, July 24.

Keep Milford First Green

Our church is working on being good stewards of our environment. As you go through the building you will find bins for plastic and aluminum. Please take advantage of these.

Yoga Classes on Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 PM in lower level 105

Raylene Gerber, a Yoga Alliance Teacher in Training, offers classes for all fitness levels at MFUMC. 

Summer Reading Outreach

For the children at Milford’s Oakbrook housing complex on Brooklyn Ave. We seek any used children’s books in good condition.

Summer Festival Cake Walk

As part of the July 19th festivities, the Prime Timers will be hosting an Old- Fashioned Cake Walk.

Light a Spark to Ignite Faith

"It only takes a spark to get a fire going..." That is how the old song goes. It is what we are called to do as Christians. Light a Spark to Ignite Faith.

School Supplies Collection

We are asking for your donations now, for book bags (no rolling bags please) and school supplies, needed by August 2, to be distributed to local children in the Milford Schools via Milford Miami Ministries.

King's Kids & Cherubs- Rehearsal

Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 6:30 pm (following the Wave).

6th Annual Milford Area CROP Walk

Coming Sunday, Oct 4. We will once again be starting from our church at 2:00 pm.

Life Line Screenings Savings

There is an early registration savings of $10 off their packages available to all church members and their families as a 'thank you' for our hosting their event.

Cro-Knitting Update

The Cro-Knitting group is going to be meeting the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm, room TBD.

Caregivers Support Group

An evening of “Take Care of You” is held the third Monday of each month (9/21) at 7 pm. This event is hosted by Kathy Wiggins (324-8639), a family caregiver, former manager of an Adult Day Care and member of our Health Place Ministry Team.

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Group

The American Cancer Society sponsors a prostate cancer education/support group at Milford First. Survivors, men undergoing treatment or recently diagnosed, and their significant others are invited.

“A Night With Angels”—Girl’s Night Out!

A new date is set for the fundraiser in memory of Dawn Acus.

Rubber Stamping Group

Interested in making your own greeting cards?  Join us for Rubber Stamping the last Wednesday of every month (9/30) at 7:00 pm in lower level 105.

Financial Help Needed

A fund has been established to help Dona Maritza whose home was destroyed by fire.

Bazaar Time Is Nearing

Our Annual Christmas Bazaar will take place on Sat, Nov 14 from 9 am-2 pm.

MMM Chicken Dinner

Milford Miami Ministry will be holding their annual Chicken Dinner Oct 9 at Trinity UMC on Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Rd.

Property Manager Needed

The Board of Trustees is looking for a Property Manager to oversee the operations of rental property owned by the church.

Bazaar Time Is Here!

Our Annual Christmas Bazaar will take place this Saturday, Nov 14 from 9 am-2 pm.

Flu Season Reminders from our Health Place Ministry

Reminders now that flu season is here.

A short message from the MFUMC Men for Christ

In the post-mortem of embarrassing losses recently in games that were expected to be won easily by our local teams (Buckeyes and Bengals), some lessons can be learned.

Baby, It’s Cold Outside!

Peach, a Girl Scout Cadette, started a coat drive last year to give free coats to people that need them & ended up collecting 338 coats by Jan 2008.

Son-Rise Bible Study for Men

All men are invited to the Son-Rise Wednesday morning Bible study. Any man can join at any time. We meet in UL 205 at 6:15 a.m. for coffee, followed by a video and discussion, and finish by 7:30.

Shut-In Visitations

Could you spare some time to brighten the day of a resident of Sem Haven or Sem Villa? There are people there who have no one to visit them.

Scrapbook Materials Needed

We are gathering pictures of the various activities here at MFUMC for a scrapbook to display for your enjoyment and we need your help!

High Tea

Reserve your spot on “The Titanic” for a 5-Star—High Tea/Luncheon to be held in the Great Hall. Come hungry as this is a hearty meal!! The Voyage departs promptly at 12:30 on Saturday, March 20th, 2010.

Final IHN host week for 2009 begins Sunday, Nov 15.

There are many volunteer opportunities available and as always, you are very needed.

New Life Furniture - Needs

Due to the economy we are getting more and more calls for people in need of furniture.

MMM Holiday Turkey $ needed

It now costs closer to $15 to purchase a Turkey to feed a family with children.

MMM Holiday Food Boxes

MMM Holiday Food Boxes are available in the Welcome Center. Please fill a box and return it in time for Thanksgiving distribution.

The Women's Ministry Jewelry Sale

The Women's Ministry presents fellowship, coffee, dessert, short program & Christmas shopping with Silpada Designs Jewelry on Tues, Dec 8th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Room 203.

MMM In Desperate Needs for Pantry

MMM is still in desperate need of food for their regular pantry.

Milford Miami Ministries (MMM) Christmas Child Sponsorship

MMM’s Sponsor a Child for Christmas Tags are available on the Christmas tree in the Welcome Center.

2010 Sanctuary Altar Flowers

Please check out the new 2010 flower chart in the outer narthex and sign up today to get the date you want.

Project Christmas Tree Nov 29 - Dec 6

Our Winter Sunday School project will be to collect and decorate artificial Christmas trees for New Life Furniture.

Poinsettias

We will begin selling poinsettias Nov 29 to decorate the Sanctuary for Christmas.

UMCOR Haiti Emergency Offering

A total of $4,134.00 was collected as of Sunday 2/7 for the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Haiti Relief fund. If you would like to donate please make check payable to MFUMC with Haiti Emergency #418325 in the remarks section. 100% of your donation will go to help the people of Haiti.

The Annual Habitat for Humanity Bean Soup Sale

Get your order in now for “Bean Soup” to take home for Super Bowl Sunday (Feb.7). Call O’Neal 831-8811.

Women’s Ministry Presents: A Spring Retreat

SAVE THE DATE! Sat, Mar 6 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. at the church. PROGRAM: Sweet Life Café.

Super Bowl XLIV Kroger Drawing

A $50 Kroger Gift Card will be awarded to the winner of the drawing.

Kroger Neighborhood Rewards Program

Thank you for those participating in this fantastic program! Each time you re-load money onto one of our church issued Gift Cards, 4% of that amount is earned for the church.

King’s Kids / Cherub Choirs Now Accepting New Singers

King’s Kids or Cherub Choirs are now accepting new singers. We practice on Wednesday evenings @ 6:30 pm. See or call Ms. Rhonda 513-675-0483.

Progressive Dinner

Happening Sat, March 6 starting at 6:00 pm. If interested in attending call Laurie Duke 575-2774 or email her at lduke@cinci.rr.com

Sharefest – June 10th-12th

Milford First is again teaming up with numerous other congregations around the area for three days of fellowship, fun work and showing the Milford community what “Love in Action” is all about.

Junior Bell Choir

Milford First is excited about rekindling an opportunity for children to expand their musical talents through Bell Choir.

Homemade Easter Candy

One of the “fun fundraisers” this year for the general fund is the Easter Candy sale. We need assistance molding chocolate candy and painting and molding chocolate suckers. Sign up sheets are in the Welcome Center.

Men's Golf Outing

Men’s May Golfing Outing Is Coming!!! Get your $50.00 deposit to Pastor Rich to reserve your spot.

Easter Garden Orders

Please fill out your Easter garden order form by Mar 29.

Mission Auction Thank You

Mission Auction Results: The 22nd Annual Community Benefit Auction on March 14 raised aprox. $8700.00.

IHN at Milford First in 2011

The IHN group is looking for more individuals to help coordinate our 2011 host weeks next year.

Youth Car Wash

On June 5 from 9 to Noon the Youth will have a Car Wash to further fund the Boundary Waters Youth Trip.

Boundary Waters

Youth Canoe Trip pre-trip meeting for parents and youth at Noon after the RIDE on Sun, May 23 and Sun, June 6 in the lower level.

Sharefest Is Here!!!! June 10th - 12th

Nine Churches have fully committed their time, talents and treasures to helping our Lord realize again the fundamental belief of “helping thy neighbor”.

Sharefest & Frontier Days - June 3rd

The Church will be walking in the parade as part of ShareFest. It will be an opportunity for the community to see all the congregations coming together as one.

Sharefest Free Sale Donations – May 23rd and 30th

One of the most rewarding aspects of ShareFest is the large Free Sale that happens on June 12th at the Junior High.

Kroger Neighborhood Rewards Program

Everyone must buy groceries so why not let your church benefit from the dollars you spend?

Save Soup Labels & Cereal Box Tops

Espanola New Mexico is the home of the United Methodist McCurdy Mission School. This school has many needs, some of which it fills by redeeming Campbell soup labels and General Mills cereal box tops.

Congratulations!!

Highest honors to Andrew McDarty having completed the requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout.

An invitation to join Cub Scouts

This is your invitation for you and your son to become a part of something great, the Cub Scout Program.

Share What You Wear

Share What You Wear is a free clothing store that provides clothing to needy families.