OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNITY GARDEN: The Antioch Women’s Ministry will be maintaining a plot of urban community gardening at Greenbridge Commons, 7515 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. We are looking for a few people who enjoy gardening and would like to volunteer some time once or twice a week. If you are interested in participating in this effort, please contact Sis. Jean Hogan, (216) 721-0046 for more information.
MAGAZINE DONATION: If you are looking for a way to get rid of your Time, Sports Illustrated or People magazines (one month old or less, please), the Oriana House would appreciate receiving them. Donations can be left in the bin marked in the McMickle Chapel.
READER EYEGLASSES NEED: The Antioch Prison Ministry is collecting reader eyeglasses for incarcerated men and women. Please donate your usable reader glasses ( no
broken parts ), or, you may want to purchase glasses from the Dollar Tree, Marc’s or from any drugstore. Please put the eyeglasses in the marked bin in the McMickle Chapel.
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN: Antioch family, the members of the Silver Leaf Club is in need of your help in donating new or gently used books for children ages 6 mos. – 16 yrs. We have adopted the After School and Summer programs of the Fatima Family Center (6600 Lexington Avenue, Cleveland). A list of books to help with your purchasing selections will be placed at each entrance/exit of the church, or ask any usher. You may leave your books in Branch Hall by the stage area. Containers will be provided. If you have any questions, pleasecontact have any questions, please contact Sis. Willa Hatter, (216) 587-010 or Sis. Ruth Stewart, (216) 378-9174.
Health & Wellness:
NEW DATE TO SAVE – SEPTEMBER 14th
ANTIOCH FAMILY HEALTH & WELLNESS
FESTIVAL: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Education, Empowerment and Fun for ALL ages! More details to come.
ATTENTION STUDENTS!! ANTIOCH
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Applications are available for the following scholarships: 1) Nancy Stewart Scholarship for entering college freshmen, 2) Rosabelle Sellers Scholarship for college sophomores through seniors who have graduated from high school within the past five years, and 3) the Antioch Education Incentive Award for graduating high school seniors. The application period for the scholarship program is April 14 to May 26, 2013. Applications are available from the document distribution center located outside the church secretary’s office. In addition, you may contact the following persons for applications and additional information regarding the specific scholarship:
Nancy Stewart Gerrye McCarley (216) 591-0744
Rosabelle Sellers Deborah Abbott (216) 956-1346
Antioch Incentive Chyrel Oates (216) 382-1809
SPREADING THE GOSPEL THROUGH AUDIO & VIDEO: If you’ve heard a sermon that spoke to your life and is a message worth sharing with friends, family or co-workers, consider sharing our pastor’s messages with them. For a cost of $6.50, you can have that sermon sent to someone in need of a word from God. Please contact Bro. Aaron Clement, (216) 832-4143.
THE BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION would like to convene an addtional small group to discuss ideas about “Christian Leadership Development.” Interested members please contact D. Jackson, (216) 337-7798.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Lessons for May
May 5th Living Hope 1 Peter 1:1-16
May 12th Sure Hope 2 Peter 1:1-21
May 19th Active Hope 1 Peter 4:1-11
May 26th Patient Hope 2 Peter 3:1-18
The Young Adult Class meets in the Credit Union Boardroom. Teachers are William Johnson & Terry Robinson. Adults ages 18 to 30 are invited to join this class.
The Toddlers Class meets in the McKinney Center Dance area. This class is for 2 & 3 year olds. The teacher is Jasmine Harris, Certified Child Care Provider.
Save These Dates
Sunday, June 30th, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Graduation Sunday in the Sanctuary - All Classes combined.
Saturday, July 20th Family Fun Day: Please join the Sunday School classes for food, fun & fellowship at Punderson State Park in Geauga County from 6:30 a.m. til dusk. Directions and limited transportation will be provided, more details to come. Contact person: Sis. Mary Tinsley, (216) 321-5534 or Sis. Barbara McCollum, (216) 767-0393.
PLEASE RETURN ALL LIBRARY BOOKS: Many books are missing from the library that were not checked out. If you wish to check out a library book, you may do so on 2nd and 4th Sundays after worship service. If there is an immediate need for a book or other materials, please contact Deacon Rambo and she will gladly assist you. Thank you.
LIVING LEGENDS: The Living Legends showcase is back! Now showcasing: Sis. Eloise Bean, Sis. Helen Brooks and Sis. Willa Morgan.
PRISON MINISTRY CORRESPONDENCE: For information, please contact Rev. Waite.
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
2013 SUMMER ROOKIE LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON BEGINS! Antioch and Fairfax Recreation Center are recruiting boys and girls, ages 7 – 12, for the 2013 Summer Rookie League Baseball season. Contact Coach Gene Rice, (216) 213-4862 or Dea. Steve Bullock, (216) 571-1089 for more information and registration prior to Friday, May 24th. Games will be played at Fairfax Recreation Center during the months of June and July.
ATTENTION LADY GOLFERS: The Antioch Women’s Golf Ministry’s 2013 season has begun. First tee time is 5:30 p.m. We will play nine holes at Highland Park Golf Course (3550 Green Road, Highland Hills, Ohio). For more information, please contact Dea. Pam Ashby, (216) 341-5128.
MAY IS AMERICAN STROKE MONTH: Cleveland has the best “get to goal” volunteer mentors in the entire USA! This year’s power of laughter workshop and comedy luncheon is Saturday, June 1st, 11:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m., Embassy Suites Hotel, (5800 Rockside Woods Boulevard, Independence, OH 44131). This power of laughter workshop and comedy luncheon includes a heart healthy lunch, free screenings, silent auction, raffle, vendors, live entertainment, comedy and more! Featured comedian: Michael Bonner. Tickets are $35.00 per person and are now on sale. Contact Sis. P. Joan Dashield, (216) 392-9509 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
MAY 20th MALE CHORUS REHEARSAL: The Male Chorus will rehearse on Monday, May 20th at 6:30 p.m. in the McMickle Chapel. Sis. H. Turner-Thompson
MAY 22nd EAST MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH MIDWEEK WORSHIP SERVICE: On Wednesday, May 22nd at the East Mt. Zion Baptist Church (9990 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH) at 7:00 p.m., our own Min. Natalie Rudd will be the guest speaker.
MAY 22nd APPLEBEE’S DINING TO DONATE” FUNDRAISER: The Antioch Gulf Coast Mission Team invites our Antioch Family and Friends to participate in their "Applebee's Dining to Donate" fundraiser on Wednesday, May 22nd at a time that is convenient between 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 14020 Cedar Road, University Heights, OH. We will receive 15% for every meal that is purchased on this date. Please invite your family and friends to participate. The more diners participating our profit will be greater.
Special purple flyers are available for you to give to your family members and friends and are located in the McMickle Chapel, Document Center area under “Antioch Activities” heading. Each person dining must have a flyer. Mission Team members will give you as many flyers as you need. Team Members will be located at all of the exits today and next Sunday, May 19th before and after the worship service. Flyers are available today with the Ushers. For more information please contact Dcn. Gerrye McCarley or Sis. Joyce Jones, Team Leaders.
MAY 23rd GCC EDUCATION TEAM MEETING: The next Education committee team meeting will be Monday, June 3rd at 5:00 p.m. in the AGAPE Conference Room. Sis. Sybil Jones
MAY 24th FUNDRAISER -- PIZZA HUT: On Friday, May 24th, the following locations will be participating in the fundraiser: 1) Pizza Hut at Church Square Plaza, East 79th & Euclid Avenue and 2) Pizza Hut at Chagrin & Lee Road (16800 Chagrin Boulevard, Shaker Heights, OH). Bro. Arthur Childress, Jr. will be at the Church Square location from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. distributing the necessary flyers to the general public and organizations. For every purchase made, a percentage from the sales will come to the church. This fundraiser is sponsored by the Antioch Board of Trustees and will benefit the Gulf Coast Mission Team.
MAY 26th NO JUNIOR CHURCH: There will be no Jr. Church next Sunday, May 26th. We encourage children to bring a friend and worship with their families on Dress Down Sunday!
MAY 26th DRESS DOWN SUNDAY & MAY BIRTH MONTH CLUB RECEPTION: Next Sunday, May 26th, the May Birth Month Club will have their reception in Branch Hall. Pastor Davidson has agreed that Sunday, May 26th will be a dress down day for Sunday service. Please remember that dress down clothing MUST be church-appropriate. We look forward to continued fellowship with each of you. God bless you. Dcn. Jonnie Brown
MAY 26th CARTER WOODS CHORAL CHOIR: Next Sunday, May 26th the Carter Woods Choral Choir will be the guest choir for the morning worship service. Mr. Angelo Johnson, former Cleveland School of the Arts student is the choral director. Bro. William Woods
MAY 26th JUNE BIRTH MONTH CLUB MEETING: The June Birth Month Club will meet immediately following the morning worship service on next Sunday, May 26th. We look forward to seeing our June birthday members! Sis. June Hayes
MAY 26th BYF MEETING hosted by Harper Jones at 3:00 p.m. (Please note time change). Elections will be held at this meeting.
MAY 29th 33RD ANNUAL GOLF OUTING: Sponsored by the Antioch Laymen Association. Wednesday, May 29th at Coppertop at Cherokee Hills Golf Club (5740 Center Road, Valley City, OH – just 5 miles west of 1-71 on Route 303). Four person scramble: $85.00/pp. Non-golfer dinner: $20.00/pp. Buffet Breakfast: 7:00 a.m.; Putting Contest: 8:00 a.m.; Shotgun Start: 9:00 a.m. Sharp. Please make checks payable to: Antioch Laymen’s Association. Deadline for player names/fees: Wednesday, May 22nd. Contacts: Deacons Samuel Craig, (216) 225-8751 and Eddie Stewart, (216) 561-1964 or Bro. Major Harris, (216) 561-0840; or, call the church office at (216) 421-1516.
JUNE 2nd NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY: Antioch Walkers and Those Affected by All Cancers: Please join the Antioch Team on Sunday, June 2nd “National Cancer Survivors Day” at Beachwood Place to participate in the “Race for the Place.” There are 1K and 5K walks for all interested parties. We have had teams from Antioch for the past three years to participate. Please sign up in Branch Hall on next Sunday, May 19th; we'd love to have you celebrate survivorship and remember those affected by cancer. In his name, Cancer/Caregiver Group
JUNE 3rd FUNDAY COMMITTEE MEETING: The next committee meeting will be Monday, June 3rd at 5:00 p.m. in the McKinney Library.
JUNE 10th – AUGUST 16th 2013 KARAMU SUMMER CULTURAL ARTS EXPLORATION: Registration is NOW open for the 10-week intensive arts education exploration program for K – 12th grade students, ages 5 – 17. Mon – Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Lunch is provided. For more info, call (216) 795-7070, ext. 249 or visit www.karamuhouse.org.
JUNE 23rd GRADUATE SUNDAY: It's that time of year when we recognize our high school and college student graduates. Graduation Sunday will be Sunday, June 23rd during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Graduation packets are now available for pick up in the church. Please pay close attention to all DEADLINE DATES. If you have any questions, contact information is listed in the packet or contact Sis. Lynne Carr, (216) 663-1503.
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Elbert & Beverly Clark............................... May 20th ............... Celebrating 41 Years of Marriage Antwaine & Joy Kennedy........................... May 20th................ Celebrating 7 Years of Marriage Marlon & Kathi Primes.............................. May 25th................ Celebrating 22 Years of Marriage
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Marva White....................................... May 20th Monica Whitlow.................................. May 21st Gertrude Wilson.................................. May 21st Vivian Branche.................................. May 22nd Jana Crosby...................................... May 22nd Clifford Fisher.................................... May 22nd Renee Holcomb-Hardwick................ May 22nd Norman Kirkland............................... May 22nd Sonia Naylor...................................... May 22nd Doris Walter....................................... May 22nd J. Florence Goolsby........................... May 23rd James Lacy........................................ May 23rd Sparkus Fantroy II.............................. May 24th Vera Hardy......................................... May 25th
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