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Welcome to Woodland Church
And Woodland Preschool

444 North Hawkins Avenue, Akron Ohio 44313
(330) 836-9777

Visitors are always welcome at our church on the west side of Akron, Ohio.

Woodland is a small church just north of the Wallhaven area with a rich history on Akron's west side. Many of our members live in west Akron, Bath, Copley, or Fairlawn, but regardless of where you live, you're invited to stop in on Sunday morning and give our church a try.

If you’d like to find a church where you can have fun while helping others, Woodland is the place for you. The Church has special activities scheduled almost every week, . We host free lunches for area families. Our men's group sponsors the Angel Food program to supply grocery items at half price. Members also hold food basket drives for Open-M in Akron. Our Youth and Women's groups assemble Flood kits, health kits, and school kits for the international United Methodist Committee on Relief. We provide a home for an excellent, non-denominational Pre-school that is open to all children. We sponsor neighborhood meetings and events in our building, and furnish the public schools with a place for annual testing. Mobile Meals uses our kitchen to warm and prepare free meals for delivery.

               We support our troops, and their families

Not long ago, we also worked to be of assistance to deployed military personnel by offering our main hall as a monthly place for their family members to meet.

People who attend Woodland enjoy the fun, interesting, and uplifting services that this church has to offer. Many like to work on Tuesday night projects, and then head out to an area eatery for dinner. Our members host a monthly communion service that is open to everyone--even non-members. At Christmas and Easter, we celebrate the holidays as the special Christian events that they truly are. Between musical opportunities, Sunday school, youth group, our men's group, and three women's groups, there is something at Woodland for everyone.

To find out more before stopping in, click the fish located along the left side. You'll find upcoming events listed below in the announcements and news about past events on the Woodland News page. You can also find more information in The Broadcaster on that page. Find out what's coming up, stop in, and check it out!


                                           

               Guests are welcome, always.


Our Services Are Open To the Public;
Visit Us On Sunday Morning

  • Coffee and Doughnuts
    		•         9:15 A.M.
  • Combined Traditional and Contemporary Service
    		•         9:30 A.M.
  • Teen to Adult Sunday School
    		•         9:30 A.M.
  • Children's Sunday School
    		•         9:30 A.M.

    For detailed descriptions, click the side button labeled Services


                   Guests are welcome, always.


    Church Schedule starting with
    Sunday, May 4, 2008

    THIS WEEK AT WOODLAND

    SUNDAY 9:15 a.m.                     Coffee and Pastries
    9:30 a.m.                     Children's Sunday School
    9:30 a.m.                     Youth and Adult Sunday School
    9:30 a.m.                     Combined Worship Service
                                   
    6:30 p.m.                     Youth Group Confirmation Class
    MONDAY 8:00 - 12:00 p.m.         Firestone High Testing At Woodland
    7:00 p.m.                     Trustees Meeting
    TUESDAY 8:00 - 12:00 p.m.         Firestone High Testing At Woodland
    6:00 p.m.                      Church Work Night
                                        - Help with a list of projects posted in the Church
    6:00 - 7:00 p.m.           Exercise
    WEDNESDAY 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.          Firestone High Testing At Woodland
    7:30 p.m.                      Choir Practice
    THURSDAY 8:00 - 12:00 p.m.         Firestone High Testing At Woodland
    6:00 - 7:00 p.m.           Exercise
    FRIDAY 8:00 - 12:00 p.m.         Firestone High Testing At Woodland
    5:30 - 6:30 p.m.           All Daughter Dinner
                                        - Reservations requested by 5-12-08
    SATURDAY 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.         Men's Group Breakfast and meeting
    9:00 - 10:00 a.m.         Exercise
    NEXT SUNDAY 9:15 a.m.                     Coffee and Pastries
    9:30 a.m.                     Children's Sunday School
    9:30 a.m.                     Youth and Adult Sunday School
    9:30 a.m.                     Combined Worship Service
                                   
    **                                 Angel Food Order Deadline, May 18th Or By noon on the 19th
    6:30 p.m.                     Youth Group Dinner and Confirmation Class




                   Guests are welcome, always.



    Announcements

    FRIDAY MAY 16TH, ALL DAUGHTERS DINNER



    Church Of The Good Shepherd and Woodland All Daughters Dinners



    Woodland Church will hold its All Daughters Dinner on Friday, May 16th at
    5:30 p.m. Contact Woodland's UMW groups by May 12th to make reservations.

    MAY 17TH, WOODLAND MEN'S BREAKFAST



    Fun, Casual Breakfast

    On May 17th at 9:00 a.m. the guys from Woodland Church will have their monthly meeting
    and breakfast. All men who would like to join in are invited. The breakfast is a great start to the
    weekend. One important part of our meetings is to help plan, staff, and coordinate the Angel Food
    Program. Through this non-profit program, we sell a monthly assortment of groceries to area
    residents at less than half the retail price. This program is here for all, regardless of income.
    Because the Angel Food Program is open to everyone, it's a great way to get to know a lot of
    your neighbors. Come on in and join us in our efforts. It's fun to help our hard working
    neighbors lower their food bill.

    MAY 19TH, ANGEL FOOD ORDER DEADLINE



    Click here to see the Angel Food Menu
    Click the angel to see the Angel Food Menu

    The Angel Food Ministry is for the benefit of all people in our neighborhood. Orders must
    be paid in advance and placed at the Church by May 19th at Noon. Sorry, personal checks cannot
    be accepted for Angel Food orders and we cannot store unclaimed orders. All food must be
    picked up between 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 31st . Click on the Angel
    above to see the current menu and specials. Please pick up order forms at the Church.
    Payment can be made with cash, money order or Ohio Direction Card. Orders can be dropped
    off at the Church office or mailed with a money order to arrive by the deadline.

    ANGEL FOOD
    A Program Designed to Help Lower Your Food Bill

    • A monthly assortment of quality grocery items
    • Retail Value is approximately 60 dollars
    • You pay just 30 dollars for each basic food assortment.
    • Additional Specials can be purchased with a basic assortment
    • The Angel Food program is not a fundraiser for Woodland Church
    • Its sole purpose is to help out our friends and neighbors
    • The program is open to everyone.
    • Income is NOT a factor, all are welcome to participate.
    • Even hard working middle-class people qualify!


    NORTH HAWKINS CLOSED AT RR CROSSING



    Woodland is at the northwest corner of this map



    The closure of N. Hawkins Avenue at the railroad crossing starting March 3, 2008, will
    require that many of our friends will need to plan an alternate route to Woodland.
    This map details a path using Castle Blvd and Fairfax. From the West, it may be more
    advantageous to use Wiltshire, which connects to Fairfax at N. Hawkins. Other routes
    from the West include Shatto, Kingsley, or Thurmont.

    May 31ST, ANGEL FOOD PICKUP



    Click here to see the Angel Food Menu
    Click the angel to see the Angel Food Menu

    The pickup time for the Angel Food discount grocery program will be Nine o'clock on
    Saturday, May 31st. Woodland is hosting this program for the benefit of our neighborhood. It's
    open to everyone regardless of income and offers a monthly assortment of groceries worth about
    60 dollars for just 30 dollars. All orders must be picked up between 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. We
    cannot store unclaimed orders. This month's orders had to be paid in advance and placed at the
    Church by May 19th. Next month's menu will be posted here as soon as it is available. Click
    on the Angel above to see the menus that have been posted.

    JUNE 13TH, SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER



    Great Italian Food

    The public, as well as members, friends, and neighbors, are all invited to Woodland's next
    Spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Friday, June 13th. Dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    We'll have lots of Woodland's very own, hearty spaghetti sauce on hand (With Or Without Meat)
    iced tea, and cake for dessert. Our volunteer servers will be there to ensure a great dining experience.
    Come in through the main entrance on the rear of the building, off the main parking lot.
    Be sure to join us for this great, inexpensive meal and help out the church at the same time.
    Adults meals are just $6.00.
    Children 12 and under are just $3.00.
    We appreciate your support!

    NEW CHOIR DIRECTOR



    Choir & Organ Music Returns



    Our new organist and choir director, Clayton Marcinak, began work on Sunday, March 2, 2008.
    He is a native of Stone Mountain, Georgia, and is a student at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music.
    He has studied both organ and voice at the Woodward Academy in Georgia, Columbia University,
    and Oberlin. He has performed throughout the United States and in Italy. We are looking forward
    to enjoying Clayton's work on Sunday mornings both on the pipe organ and with the choir.
    Welcome to Woodland Church, Clayton!

    WOODLAND PRESCHOOL NEWS

    Preschool For Children age 2 to 5



    REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR:

  • Public registration for 2008/2009 opened at the end of January.
  • Click on the Preschool button on the left for class descriptions.
  • Enroll soon, before class openings are filled!
    		•

    FEEDING THE BIRDS:

    We are feeding the birds on the grounds this year. We would appreciate
    donations of birdseed from anyone who would like to help.


    GIANT EAGLE APPLES FOR STUDENTS PROGRAM:

    Three Easy Steps
  • Register at WWW.GIANTEAGLE.COM or 1-800-474-4777
  • Enter Our School ID # 5249
  • Shop with your Giant Eagle Advantage card. The only registered supporters
    who need to re-register are those who wish to support a different school.


    • Each scan of your Giant Eagle Advantage card will provide a bushel of help for our school!


    REGULAR SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES ARE IN SESSION!



    Sunday School Classrooms

    Woodland's regular Sunday School classes are in session. Both our
    children's Sunday School program and Teen to Adult Class meet every
    Sunday at half past nine during the Combined Service. Anyone from the age of
    twelve to retirement age can join our teens to adult class. All are welcome. We use an
    integrated curriculum with separate texts for adults and teens that cover the same topics. This
    class starts at 9:30 a.m. and ends at about 10:30 a.m.

    LYDIA CIRCLE



    Lydia Circle meets monthly, and all women of the Church are invited to
    participate. Lydia has a long history as a circle of Woodland United Methodist
    Women, with the purpose of spiritual growth, supportive fellowship, and
    participation in global ministries. Check the Broadcaster on the Woodland
    News page to find the date and time of the next monthly meeting.

    SUNDAY CIRCLE



    Sunday Circle, a Woodland United Methodist Women's Circle,
    meets at 10:30 a.m., usually on the first Sunday of the month or for
    special presentations. See the Broadcaster on the Woodland News page
    to determine the exact date of the next meeting. Everyone is invited to attend

    BUY GIFT CARDS, HELP SUPPORT WOODLAND CHURCH



    Help Woodland, Buy with gift cards!

    Woodland Church sells gift cards for area restaurants, department stores, grocery stores, and specialty
    shops. You pay the face value for the cards, which is their redeemable value at the participating businesses,
    but Woodland Church will get a percentage of the proceeds from each card sold. Buy cards as gifts for
    friends and family or use them yourself on your next trip to the grocery store. In either case, you get gift
    cards that are worth exactly what you paid for them, and Woodland receives a donation from your
    purchase. If you buy anything from the many participating stores, do it with a gift card and help out the
    church at no additional cost to you. Reverend Kovach has the lists of participating businesses available
    at the church. Turn your orders in with your payment to Reverend Kovach on Sunday mornings. Our
    goal is to deliver your cards to you on the following Sunday morning. Thanks for your support of Woodland Church!





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