July Activities
SUMMER WORSHIP UPDATE – BEGINNING NEXT SUNDAY!!
This Summer, beginning July 5th, our Summer Worship Services
Will be held in VandeVate Hall @ 9:00am
HELP NEEDED!!
VandeVate Hall will need to be torn down and set up for respite after worship today. Please plan to stay if you’re able to help. We will set up Thursday, July 16th at 10:00a for worship on Sunday, July 19th. Watch future bulletins with details for set up and tear down during July and August. Thank you!
SUMMER BIBLE STUDY We will be meeting for Summer Bible Study on these dates: Wednesday, July 22nd; Wednesday, August 12th; Tuesday, August 25th @ 10am in the Choir Room ~ Bring a willing heart & your bible~
PASTOR LINDA OUT OF TOWN Pastor Linda will be out of town July 22nd (afternoon) – August 1st Rev. Debra Longer will be covering for any emergencies. She can be reached at: 585-750-6078
SAVE THE DATE!! NOMC ANNUAL SUMMER CAMPFIRE Our Summer Picnic & Campfire will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 ** 6:00pm ~ Rain or Shine ~ We’re asking everyone to bring a dish to pass ~ Hot Dogs, Burgers & Drinks will be provided There will be signup sheets posted – Direct questions to Bob Buck
WENDY WILL BE OUT OF OFFICE – OFFICE CLOSED
Wendy will be out of town & Office will be Closed July 29th – August 6th
As always, mail, email, and phone messages will be checked for any of the days the office is closed.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – 2026
The Nurture/Outreach Team will be holding a collection of items for
Operation Christmas Child throughout the summer. There will be a collection box located in Vandevate Hall.
Below is a list of items we would like to have purchased
and donated by month. We thank you in advance for your donations!
Just a reminder: all items need to fit into shoeboxes.
June
Summer Items & Toys: Flip Flops (Dollar Tree stores have a great selection) dolls, jacks, toy trucks/cars, playing cards, card games, kazoos, yo-yos, jump robes, balls, small stuffed animals, toys that make noise & light up (include batteries).
July
School Supplies: Pens, regular and colored pencils, sharpeners, crayons, markers, stamp, and ink pad sets, writing pads, flash cards, solar calculators, coloring, activity and picture books.
August
Hygiene Items: MOST IN NEED – toothbrush, (NO TOOTHPASTE), mild bar soap (in plastic bag), washcloth, combs, brushes, headbands, hair accessories.
Do Not Include:
Used or damaged items, war-related toys, chocolate, food, out of date candy, toothpaste, liquids, lotions, medications, vitamins, no breakables, glass or aerosol cans.
SUMMER FLOWERS FOR SALE
Nurture-Outreach will be selling flowers at Sunday Worship throughout the Summer. The bouquets are $5/each and proceeds goes toward offsetting OCC postage costs.
August Activities
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP
Please Join us on Sunday, August 2nd @ 9am in VandeVate Hall
with Webster Gracepoint Church & Webster’s Praise Band for a combined contemporary worship service.
SAFE HAVEN RESPITE CARE
Next dates are: August 5th & August 19th ~ 10a-2p Held in VandeVate Hall
WE’RE INVITED TO A COMBINED WORSHIP
We’re invited to join Gracepoint GMC Church on Sunday, August 16th @ 10:30am Formerly known as Webster Methodist Church ~ 169 E. Main St., Webster, NY
General Information
2026 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS BAZAAR, LUNCHEON & BAKE SALE Save the dates for this year’s bazaar on Friday, Oct. 30th and Saturday, Oct. 31st. Hope you’re working on your crafts to sell and setting aside your treasures for the “Next to New – New to You” sale. Watch future bulletins and newsletter with ways you can help!
NORTHEAST GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCH CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Information from the Northeast Conference can be found at: northeastgmc.org – Go to the tab that says “Annual Conference 2026” You will see a letter, and within the body of that letter there is a YouTube link to all of the videos.
FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION Please remember to bring your non-perishable contributions, as we continue to support the Ontario Food Pantry. Donations are delivered after the 1st Sunday each month – April 7th The bin is in Motley Hall – your donations are appreciated!
REMINDER FORMS FOR USE OF FACILITY & BORROWED ITEMS FROM CHURCH If you would like to reserve VandeVate Hall for an event/meeting, or if you’d like to borrow items from church, please fill out the appropriate forms. Forms are in the folder (in bin) outside of church office. You can call the church office regarding availability. This is important in order to keep the schedule done correctly and keep track of items. Thanks!
PRAYER CHAIN
If you have a request after office hours, please begin by contacting:
Nancy Haak 585-943-1844 or nancylhaak@yahoo.com
Mary Gwen Todd 315-524-7756
“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-1
Please consider bringing in donations for the Family Promise of Wayne County
Below is the list of needed items. If you have questions, call the office. Thank you!
Cleaning Products
¨ Dish detergent
¨ Scrubbing/Scouring pads
¨ Sponges
¨ Paper Towels
¨ 409, or similar
¨ Disinfecting wipes
Paper Products
¨ Kleenex
¨ Paper Towels
¨ Paper Plates, Bowls and/or Cups
¨ Storage Bags—Quart & Gallon sizes
¨ Aluminum Foil
¨ Plastic Wrap
PINES OF PEACE FUNDRAISING
We have opened a booth at:
L.W. Emporium Co-Op
6355 Knickerbocker Rd, Ontario, NY 14519 Booth #109
• There are a variety of items donated by local people
• Reasonable Prices
• ALL proceeds go to the Pines of Peace
Please consider coming in for a visit and support The Pine of Peace!
Additional Options to Participate in Weekly Worship
We are blessed to be back our sanctuary to worship together each week, but we are still offering some other options that enable you to participate and view our weekly worship service. You can veiw our worship service via facebook and also by You Tube TV. You may also still hear the service from our parking lot by tuning into the FM radio station 101.9 during our service. Remember we are still able to email or snail mail our worship elements so if you decide to go with a non-attendance option please contact the church office so we can get you the bulletin. Also, if you have any other suggestions or comments, we would appreciate receiving your
Joys and Concerns
There will be a basket in Motley Hall for you to drop a note for any Joys & Concerns you’d like prayers for and/or listed in the bulletin.
The requests in the basket will be gathered every Sunday, during worship service.
Transportation Ministry Opportunity
We are looking for volunteers who are willing to provide transportation, periodically, for those in need. You would take parishioners to such places as doctor appointments, grocery store, church, etc. If you are interested in this ministry opportunity, please contact Gerry Whitmire at 524-5570. Thank you.
VIM Reminder
The Volunteers in Missions Team (VIM) has an account with Sparky’s Cans & Bottles on the corner of Ontario Center Road and Route 104. Those who wish to donate their cans and bottles may drop them off at Sparky’s and indicate that the proceeds should be sent to North Ontario Methodist Church. Sparky’s Hours: Tuesday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Weekend Back-Pack Food Program
At the end of September, once again we will begin the Weekend Backpack Food Program with the Wayne Central School District. As a result, we would greatly appreciate any donations to supplement the food packs. Items we are looking for include:
- Canned fruit in juice
- Canned vegetables
- Canned tuna in water or foil pack tuna
- Dried fruit multi-packs such as raisins
- Microwave soups, Macaroni & cheese, Spaghetti-O’s, and/or popcorn
- Instant Oatmeal & multi-pack cereals
- Quaker Snack Bars
- Fresh fruit – seedless oranges, apples
- 100% juice boxes or pouches
- Multi-packs of peanut butter
- Milk
All items need to be shelf-stable, easy to prepare, nutritious, kid-friendly, and individually packaged. Thank you!
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Arlene Michelsen has handed the oversight of the Prayer Shawl
Ministry to Barb Sanger. Going forward, if you have any questions,
please reach out to Barb. 315-524-3389. If you know how to knit or crochet and would like to assist with making the prayer shawls, we are in GREAT need of more knitters. (Because Barb does not knit!!)