Jerome United Methodist Church

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Jerome United Methodist Church sharing God's love by words and actions

Welcome to Jerome Church
Jerome United Methodist Church is getting ready to celebrate our 175th anniversary. If you are looking for a church home in Dublin, OH or its nearby communities, please browse our website for information on our dynamic programs. Jerome has many classes, small groups and mission opportunities which serve as places for our congregation to connect and serve. We offer programs and ministries for all ages and life cycles.
Read our Mission and Vision Statement to find out more about us.

EACH WEEK AT JEROME CHURCH -
Enjoy Bible based sermons, wonderful music, and great fellowship as we grow together in relationship with God and one another. Invite your family and friends to come to church with you. They are only an invitation away!

3:30 pm Soup for the Soul Church for All People Downtown Columbus
Check your church bulletin for each weeks current events. We also post updates on our FaceBook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plain-City-OH/Jerome-United-Methodist-Church/19675241628
New Member Class
Have you ever wondered why people join a church? I suppose there are lots of reasons why someone would do that, but here are three reasons you may or may not have considered:
Joining a church provides an opportunity to say . . .

I want to partner with others in sharing Gods love with the world.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Jerome Church, plan to attend the new member class on Saturday, November 6. A continental breakfast will be served from 8:30 9:00 a.m. and the class will conclude by 11:00 a.m. Childcare will be provided upon request.

Blood Pressure Screening
Blood pressure screening will be Sunday, November 14, 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the office conference room.

GET YOUR FREE T-SHIRT!! It is time for our annual Red Cross Blood Battle with Hilliard United Methodist Church, where Karen Muntzing is a pastor. They won the trophy last year, so we need to turn out and get our name on it this time! The blood drive will be in the fellowship hall Saturday, November 13, 8:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and will feature tailgate morsels to get you ready for the Penn State game. Each donor will receive a Blood Battle t-shirt and be entered to win pair of tickets from the regional Red

Grow a Row for Soup for the Soul
Thank you for the growing assistance from your gardens last year, donating your extra produce to Soup for the Soul. The fresh food is very much appreciated.
We hope you can help this year, too!
Greeting Card Shop
The Mission Team is recycling your greeting cards to raise money for missions. Your cards have been transformed into lovely, creative new greeting cards to send to your family and friends. Come check out our selection on the rack in the narthex. Choose one or several to have on hand, then place a voluntary donation in the donation envelope on the rack. Thank you for shopping with us and for supporting this ministry. Remember to keep supplying us with your old cards so we can offer new cards for you.

NEW TIMES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Parents with teens who will be involved in the youth ministry of our church are asked to mark their calendars for the following dates for the fall:
The Rust Machine - the middle school boys Bible study meets the second Monday of the month, 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m., at Rustys home for pizza and Bible study from OctoberApril
Buckeye Angels - the middle school girls Bible study meets the second Monday of the month, 7:00p.m-8:30p.m.., at Denises home for pizza and Bible study from October-April
GRAPES (God Reaches Out and Promises Everlasting Salvation) - the girls senior high Bible study meets the third Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m., for dinner and Bible study October-April at Denises home
Senior High Boys meet the third Monday of the month, October April, 7:30 p.m., for pizza and Bible study at Rustys home
BREAKAWAY is the Middle School fellowship that meets for dinner and Bible study at the church the fourth Monday of the month, 7:00-8:30 p.m., September-March
OASIS is the senior high group that meets at the church teen room 7:30 p.m. EVERY WEDNESDAY for pizza and Bible study. All incoming freshmen are invited to join us this summer following our Mountain T.O.P. trip.

NEW - The Vineyard Class
Monday nights from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. First class September 20th. Well start with The Parables of Jesus six- week study connecting the Bible to Life. The class name comes from John 15 where Jesus says that He is the vine; we are the branches; and those that belong to Him will bear much fruit. Lead by Robin Rankin All are welcome especially parents of middle school youth .
NEW -Band of Brothers Mens group

'SAGE' ING CLASS - -BEGINS OCT 4th
10 am and 7 pm (identical sessions) on the first Monday of each month. This is a continuation of a series from last year, but new members of all ages are welcome to join at any time.
These classes are led by Rev. Steve Harsh. The book, From Age-ing to Sage-ing: A Profound New Vision of Growing Older, by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi provides the background and philosophy for the class and is available for $10.
Sage-ing provides practical tools and exercises for growing older with wisdom, maturity and understanding.

Class lists are in the office for Childrens nursery through 12th grade please check the list to make sure your children are in the correct class.

Our first rehearsal for Festival Choir is set for Sunday, November 7. We will practice 1:00 - 2:15 p.m. in the music room to prepare a Christmas Cantata entitled Christmas Canticles. Our program will conclude with the singing of The Hallelujah Chorus. The program will be presented on Sunday, December 12, at 4:00 p.m. Everyone in the congregation who loves to sing is welcome to participate. If you are interested, please contact John Holsinger.

Festival Orchestra rehearsals will begin Sunday, November 7. Rehearsals will be held 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the music room.
Festival Choir - November 7, 14, 21, and 28 1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
Festival Orchestra - 2:30 to 3:30 (same date)