Upcoming Events & Announcements
New Service Times
A few of you have been inquiring as to what our worship times will be moving forward. With that question before us we must all acknowledge that the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly changed many things in our lives including church. The reality is that we still do not have 100% of our attendees or 100% of our volunteers back with us currently. With that being said, the Discipleship Board met on April 6, 2021 and it has been decided that effective Sunday, May 2, 2021, we will be combining the 8:30 and 11:00 YBC services into one phenomenal, blended worship experience that will be held at 9:00am both in person and online. It was also decided that the Bridge Service will be moved from 10:00 to 10:30.
We realize this is a big change for some and a minor change for others. Please know that your feelings are important and also please know that this change was not made lightly or without giving a lot of consideration to our congregants and volunteers. With questions, please contact any of our Discipleship Board members, listed here: www.yellowbrickchurch.org/about
Vacation Bible School
This exciting summer ministry is looking for a director and team to plan a fun filled experience for kids this summer. Please contact Kathy Cramer or Pastor Kimberly if interested.
Flood Bucket Collection
We are gathering items for flood buckets for use by UMCOR disaster cleanup teams. The sign-up sheets will be out soon at both locations, please bring in donated items by Sunday, May 30th. Items Needed:
- One 32-64 oz. bottle liquid laundry detergent
- One 16-40 oz. bottle liquid concentrate household cleaner (No spray cleaners)
- One 16-34 oz. bottle dish soap
- One 6-14 oz. pump spray insect repellent (pack of 10-20 wipes acceptable; Pump spray bottles must have protective covers)
- One scrub brush (With or without handle)
- 18 re-useable cleaning wipes (No terrycloth, microfiber, or paper towels)
- Five scouring pads (No stainless-steel pads with soap in them)
- 36-50 clothespins
- One 50-100 ft. clothesline (cotton or plastic line)
- 24 roll of heavy-duty trash bags (33-45-gallon sizes)
- Two pairs kitchen gloves (Durable for multiple uses)
- One pair of work gloves (Cotton with leather palm or all leather)
Graduate Recognition
Please send your graduate’s picture along with their name and future plans to office@yellowbrickchurch.org ASAP. Last year, we put together a video of our graduates and we would love to see that happen again! We will be celebrating their accomplishments on Sunday, May 16.
Letters for Graduates
We are asking the congregation to write notes of encouragement for graduates! Look for a list soon! These notes will be included in packages that we will be giving to graduates. Letters may be dropped off or sent to the church.
We prefer handwritten letters, however, if you want to send a note but don’t have access to the post office, you can send an email to office@yellowbrickchurch.org and it will be printed off and sent. Deadline is May 13.
Lunch with Jesus
Bring a sack lunch and join us for fellowship and Bible study. Tuesdays, April 13-May 18 from noon-1pm at The Yellow Brick Church
Graduate Luncheon
We will be hosting a luncheon to honor Carrollton High School’s 2021 graduating class immediately following Graduation practice on May 26, 2021. This lunch will be catered by Jimmy’s Backyard BBQ and all volunteers will be wearing masks.
- Time: 11:00am, immediately following Carrollton High School’s Graduation practice
- Place: The Bridge; Rosebud Mining Complex at the Carroll County Fairgrounds
Anyone interested in volunteering can see Pastor Kimberly or sign up using the sheets that will be available at both locations starting May 2nd. If you would like to donate to help cover the cost of food, you may do so by marking your check/envelope and placing it in the weekly offering.
Spiritual Formation Workshop
If you will be joining us, please download and print the PDF below and bring it with you.
Bridge Kidz Relaunch
We relaunched Bridge Kidz on Easter Sunday for children ages 4 years old-5th grade! Each child is provided with their own personal craft supplies as a safety precaution. Social distancing and masks required.
2021 East Ohio Camps
Early Bird Deadline May 1st (save $20 on registration cost). Camp capacity will be reduced this summer due to COVID-19 recommendations. Registration is open! Please include our church’s appt. #10100 when you fill out your information. For camp details, go to https://www.eocumc.com/camps/
All of the conference camps plus CYF, Institute at Lakeside and Reach Out will be held this summer. No brochures will be mailed this year – please access information online. Our church once again has funds available to help our kids pay for camp – please contact the church office for details.
Multiply Part IV
Studying the most formative 9 components of the Old Testament as it leads to the development of the New Testament. Wednesdays, April 7 – June 2 from 6:30-8pm at the Yellow Brick Church.
New Fundraiser for Africa University
Please help us raise money for Africa University by using the Shop with Scrip/Raise Right mobile app to purchase gift cards! You purchase gift cards to either give to others or spend yourself and the church receives a certain percentage of your spendings. We will put all funds earned towards the Africa University Women’s Dorm! Watch the tutorial on the left to see how it works.
**ENROLLMENT CODE in the video is not valid. Please contact the church office for the current code.
Shop with Scrip website: https://www.shopwithscrip.com/
Community Prayer
The second Wednesday of each month there is a time of community prayer from 6-7:30 at various churches throughout the county. This time of prayer is specifically designated for prayer targeted at revival and needs of our county and Village of Carrollton. Everyone is encouraged to attend and praying out loud is not required. Mark your calendars for April 14 and May 12 at Mount Pleasant UMC on Canyon Road.
Bible Reading Plan
For more info, see: www.yellowbrickchurch.org/reading-plan
Access, download, and/or print a PDF of the reading plan by using the button below!
Grief Support Group
The Grief Support Group will be meeting the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at Yellow Brick Church. The 1st Tuesday meeting will be at 10am; the 3rd Tuesday meeting will be at 6:30pm.
Please join with the understanding that grief does not just come from the passing of a loved one – grief can be an emotion we feel from the loss of a job, family pet, moving to a new location, change in life circumstances, etc. This group will assist us in our mutual healing.
*This group is open to everyone in the community; please share if you know of someone who may benefit from joining us. Social Distancing and Masks will be required
Weekly Prayer Time via Zoom
CFUMC is holding weekly prayer times online via Zoom. Please join us to pray or reflect silently! Weekly prayer times will resume Tuesday, September 1st at 8:30am.
Join Zoom Meeting Below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/255277174?pwd=M3JrU3ZtNzJzcTlzcTF4S2RhU1Vzdz09
Meeting ID: 255 277 174
Passcode: 103254
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1-929-205-6099 US (New York)
"Fully Charged" with Pastor JP
We hope you can join us for “Fully Charged” Tuesday mornings @ 7am on facebook live.
Fully Charged is an opportunity for anyone to ask questions about anything Bible/faith-related.
You can email Pastor JP in advance with questions and he will answer them during his livestream!
Mask Requirements
“You shall love the Lord your God … and love your neighbor as yourself” (Matt. 22:37–39, ESV)
During this pandemic, love for our neighbor is expressed in the ways we protect each other from getting infected.
In light of new directives from the governor’s office, Carrollton First UMC will be requiring that you wear a mask as you enter the church building. Masks may be removed when you reach your seat in the worship space. If for any reason you would leave your seat, please once again put on your mask.
We ask that you please look upon wearing a mask as an act of charity rather than an infringement of your rights.
E-Devotions
SIGN UP NOW TO RECEIVE OUR E-DEVOTIONS! Beginning on June 8th, there will be Monday and Wednesday devotions designed to take Sunday’s message into your week. We are prayerful these devotions will Expose more of the message, lead to Encounters with God, and Encourage your faith. You can sign up to receive these devotions by using this link http://eepurl.com/g4szH5 or by calling the church office.
Africa University
Africa University is the first and only fully-accredited institution of higher learning established on the African continent by action of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1992 in Mutare, Zimbabwe, at the request of African Bishops who wanted a university for the whole of Africa to foster intellectual, moral, ethical, and spiritual growth in its students. Because of the lack of on-campus housing, many students walk very far every day in remote areas to come to Africa University. Female students become targets for human trafficking and prostitution.