Tuesday - March 9: The WAMA held their regular monthly Breakfast meeting at Tonda's Place Tuesday. Present was Pastor Troy Warner, President, Pastor Darlene Zanders, Secretary, Deacon Terry McCuen, Treasurer, and Mayor Joe Surace. A total of 15 members were in attendance. Byron Carter led the devotions to open the meeting.
This month's Prayer List was led off with Byron Carter being thankful that Sister Ruth got home safely. Lucille Huston asked that her nephew's knee operation goes well and for blessings for sisters Ellen, age 95 & Beatrice, age 86. Linda Surace's speedy recovery from injuries suffered in a fall at home was put on the list by husband Joe. Ruth Huff asked that her friend Patty in Steubenville be remembered. Pastor Warner included a continued speedy recovery for Jake Lunders and that doctors will find something to control his son Joshua's medical problems. Warner added that Jake is scheduled to go home March 23. Retired Pastor Jay Nightengale asked for blessings for all in WAMA. Pastor Dirk Hall asked that members of the WPD & WFD be kept in your prayers. Hall thanked everyone for their prayers for son Corbin, who is doing well. Aaron Smith asked that his lady friend's mother Linda be kept in your thoughts too. Terry McCuen asked for prayers that his daughter Dawn will be okay with her teeth problems. McCuen also asked that his Aunt Lucille, age 103, & Uncle Ed, age 93, be remembered. Mary Heaton asked for blessings for the lone waitress working Tuesday morning. Pastor Bob Phillips asked for continued prayers for all that are ministers. Pastor Darlene Zanders asked for continued speedy recovery for her sister Susanette & that her own diabetes stays regulated. Bill Betteridge asked that Jo McClain be remembered. McClain is currently screening for a possible kidney transplant after waiting for two years. Betteridge also asked that grandsons Patrick, recently back from Iraq & Jeremy, serving in Afghanistan be included in your prayers. We asked that Bishop Murry of the Youngstown Diocese find a way to keep Wellsville's Immaculate Conception Church open, especially for senior and disabled congregants. We also asked that a way could be found for Beth Daniels and family to find affordable housing in town.
Pastor Warner advised that anyone wanting to get on the WAMA mailing list need to give him their address. Warner also noted he received a call from Justin Garner asking for him to convey his thanks for WAMA's donation to the Cedarville University's Jamaica mission.
Also under Correspondence a letter was read from the Moore's of the Youth-With-A-Purpose home stating changes are underway on the criteria for accepting residents at the home. With severe cuts in government funding the home has increasingly had to depend on private donations. The Moores are going to travel to a Montana Christian Camp that is solely sponsored by private funds to see what they can learn. The Salineville area home is for troubled young men to give them the opportunity to live in a Christian family atmosphere.
For the Mayor's Moment, Surace announced that pot holes are being filled and commended the Village Street Dept. and all that pitched in for their outstanding efforts dealing with the snow. The Mayor also reported that plans are moving ahead for putting in a power source for the proposed Baard Plant. In speaking with Baard's Steve Dopuch, he has learned that part of the land intended for the plant has an ancient Indian burial ground. That is being looked at to see what can be resolved. Lastly Surace reported that a grant from OMEGA is coming to help finish up work at the Village Sewer Treatment Plant.
For Old Business it was reported that the Sunday evening Lenten Series is going extremely well. A donation to the New Life Ministries - Daniels Family Fund will be made from the offerings collected at the Lenten Series Services. Beth Daniels & family recently lost everything when their house burned to the ground. An account for donations has been established at CF Bank.
Discussion was held on the 2010 Paint-the-Town Committee. Different thoughts and ideas were talked about in preparation for this year. More definitive plans will be made at the April meeting. This will be the 5th year for the committee. In the past four years 17 Wellsville homes plus one church have been painted. Pictured above is Mary Heaton donating an original Grace Burford drawing of the Ascension Church to WAMA's Terry McCuen in honor of the Committee painting that church last year.
New Life Ministry's Bishop Bill Rutter will chair the proposed monthly Community Prayer Meeting Committee.
Pastor Warner announced he sent out a letter to all Wellsville area ministers and members of WAMA asking for thoughts and comments on where to hold the meetings. Not one negative remark or suggestion for change was received. He did get a few compliments. First Baptist Pastor Roosevelt Thompson remarked " if it's not broke don't fix it". The monthly meeting will remain at Tonda's Place the second Tuesday of the month. Thanks were given to Tonda for setting up & hosting the meetings.
The National Day of Prayer Service was gone over under New Business. This year's service will once again be held at the Gazebo on Thursday, May 6 from 12:15 to 12:45. Pastor Warner asked the Mayor if it would be possible to entirely block off the street for the event. The Mayor advised he would bring it up at the next Council Meeting. Bishop Rutter will furnish the sound system. With the Mayor's invitation, in case of rain, the ceremony will be held at Wellsville's Village Hall.
United Methodist Parish Pastor Bob Phillips announced that a "Calvary Walk" will be held prior to the noon Good Friday services complete with a Cross bearer. The Walk will form up at the Gazebo starting at 11:30 and the public is invited. The Walk will go from the Gazebo to Central Methodist Church on Main St. Mayor Surace offered to have the Village provide a police escort.
Pastor Phillips also advised that the monthly Soup & Salad held at Central Methodist is to raise funds to send disadvantaged children to a Youth Camp. It held the second Wednesday of the month from 4 - 7 P.M. at the church. Public invited. Donations appreciated.
Nazerene Pastor Dirk Hall announced that healing evangelist David Cordeau will be at the Maple St. church Wednesday & Sunday. Sorry, I didn't get the times. It's open to the public. Everybody is welcomed.
Pastor Warner advised that Wednesday, March 31, of Holy Week, the First Christian Church Choir will be performing a cantata entitled "Come Touch the Robe". Times will be posted at the church. It is open to all.
Lucille Huston announced the annual Bistro Night will be held Friday, Saturday & Sunday this week at Covenant Presbyterian Church on 18th St. Friday & Saturday's performance will begin with dinner at 6 P.M. and the show begins at 6:45. Tickets are $15 for those two days. Saturday is already sold out. Sunday's show begins at 2 P.M. with a light lunch. Tickets for Sunday are $10.
First Baptist Terry McCuen advised that this coming Sunday they will be holding the annual Choir Day beginning at 4 P.M. Various area church choirs, mimes & other selected groups will perform. Rev. Thompson & the Deacons welcome all.
Devotions for April's meeting will be offered by Pastor Phillips.
Pastor Bob Phillips wrapped up the meeting announcing that June 30 will be his & wife Connie's last day to serve in Wellsville's United Methodist Parish. They are retiring and relocating to Ravenna to be near family. He said all the Wellsville congregations are in harmony and the decision to retire was a mutual one. Pastor Phillips said his last 25 years in the ministry was his second career. Prior to that he was a warehouse manager for 25 years. Combined, Pastor Phillips has served a total of 12 years in Wellsville. Best wishes to Bob & Connie.
Next meeting is Tuesday, April 13, 9 A.M. at Tonda's. All area ministers and church lay members are welcome to attend.
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