MCCC Weekly Update – August 16, 2021
Greetings MCCC Family! First, I’m extending a BIG WELCOME BACK to Chad and the Delaney family! We undoubtedly missed their presence over the past few weeks and hope they all had a chance to enjoy some extra family and relaxation time! Hugs from the whole congregation!!
Below you will find our MCCC Weekly Calendar of Events. This Sunday Chad will be back in the pulpit and will also lead in the formal installation of the Elders. Additionally during the service, he will lead us in the “Blessing of the Prayer Shawls”. Many shawls were graciously donated by members of the congregation and were collected by the Smile Team from our Day of Kindness event. Hope you will be able to join us for our worship this Sunday.
Please remember that if you have any church or community announcements that the congregation should be aware of, please let me know via email at: secretary@mantuacentercc.org. I will be happy to include any pertinent information!
Wishing you all a blessed week!
Sandi Kossick
~ What’s Happening This Week?
Mon 8/16: none
Tue 8/17: No Life Studies during the summer
Wed 8/18: KWM Packing Bags 12pm
Thu 8/19: KWM Delivering Bags 11am
Fri 8/20: none
Sat 8/21: none
Sun 8/22: 9:30am Worship in the Sanctuary, On the Lawn, and/or on YouTube Live
*Blessing of the Prayer Shawls *Installation of the the Elders *4C’s Food Collection
~ LOAVES & FISHES – August 26 5-6:30pm
LOAVES & FISHES
August 26 5-6:30pm
Free Community Meal
Our next Loaves & Fishes Dinner will be held on Thursday, August 26th from 5-6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Remember, this is a FREE community meal – ANYONE IS WELCOME – so please pass the word!
The menu will be:
Pizza (Pepperoni or Plain),
Salad, Fruit, and Apple Crisp for dessert.
*Extra precautions will be taken to help ensure the safety of all.
Donations are gratefully accepted!
~ SMILE TEAM – School Supplies Needed
The Smile Team is AT IT AGAIN to help out teachers and kids in our community!
The “Smile Team” at Mantua Center Christian Church is collecting school supplies for students enrolled at Crestwood Local Schools. We would love to have your support! Throughout the month of August, drop-off bins will be at the following businesses, all located in Mantua:
- Advanced Rehabilitation & Health Specialists
- Bilbury & Company
- Crooked River Flowers
- Forage & Feather
- J & J Sales
- Jake’s Eats
- Jake’s Market
- Mama Light’s Eats
- Restoration 44 Coffee Company
Here is a list of items we are collecting:
- 24-pack crayons
- Pencils
- Highlighters
- Glue sticks
- Black dry-erase markers
- Scissors
- Pink erasers
- Wide-ruled loose leaf notepaper
- Wide-ruled spiral notebooks
- 1 and 2 inch, 3-ring binders
- 2-pocket folders
- Index cards
- Composition notebooks
- Supply boxes
- Paper towels
- Clorox wipes
- Kleenex
We thank you for your support!
The Smile Team
Mantua Center Christian Church
4th for the 4C’s
Our next “4th for the 4C’s” is August 22nd. The items needed for August are:
- Tuna Helper
- Applesauce
- Canned Baked Beans
If you are able, please keep these in mind when doing grocery shopping this month. Items may be placed in the bins at the lower level entrance of the church. No donation is too small! ONE item, combined with others, feeds MANY!
The 4C’s drive-thru distribution hours are Mondays 4-6pm, and Wednesdays & Fridays 1- 3pm.
Volunteers are needed.
Call 330-274-3310 if you can help!
Monetary donations may be sent to:
The 4C’s, P.O. Box 227, Mantua, OH 44255
Cann, Cann, Converse Scholarship Time!
Those who are going into higher education can receive a scholarship from the Mantua Center Christian Church. It is called the Mary Cann, Perlea Converse, and Lucius Converse Memorial Scholarship.
To be eligible for consideration for a scholarship, it is only necessary that:
- A person be a member of the Mantua Center Christian Church (member of MCCC for scholarship purposes is defined as: one who has been baptized at MCCC or has officially transferred his/her membership to MCCC).
- Be admitted to any accredited college, university or technical or trade school offering post-secondary education or training.
Below you will find a copy of the scholarship and information sheet. The deadline for turning in this application is August 30, 2021. Please contact Ruth Anne Ruehr at if you need an further assistance. (We will also have several copies at the entrance/exit of the church.) Other committee members, who can supply an application are Jon Secaur at and MaryEllen Hamlin at mhamlin622@gmail.com.
Community Events
8/21/21 Virtual or In-Person 5K Run/Walk (click for more…)
Join us for a Virtual or in-person 5K run/walk on Saturday, August 21st! This event is sponsored by the Ohio State Chiropractic Association and registration will begin at 8:30am at Mantua Village Buchert Memorial Park (E. High St., Mantua).
The fee of $40/person includes a “Chiropractic Keeps Me Moving” race t-shirt and a medal upon completion. The official run/walk time will begin at 9am. You may also participate via a virtual event by joining our team and completing it anytime, anywhere during 2021! (Treadmill, trail, neighborhood, track – it’s up to you!)
This is a great way to enhance your overall health and fitness – even recruit friends and family! Join our team by going to: oscachiro.org/page/virtual5K. Team name: Dr G District 5, Password: OSCA5. Any questions?
Please contact Jennifer Gilliam Burnett at: jennifergilliamdc@gmail.com
9/10/21 Skip’s Music Jam (click for more…)
“Skips Music Jam” will be held September 10th from 6-8pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Feel free to bring your fiddles, guitars, banjos, mandolins, flutes, dulcimers, etc and join in the fun . . . or just stop by & listen!
Any questions? Contact Skip Schweitzer at 330-562-9801.
Mark Your Calendars
11/7/21 36th Annual Christmas Boutique (click for more…)
Mark your calendars for the 36th Annual Christmas Boutique to be held on Sunday, November 7th, 2021, in the Hughes Hall at St. Joseph’s Church in Mantua. This event will run from 9:30am-3:30pm. They will have a variety of hand-crafted items, baked goods, raffles, door prizes and breakfast, lunch, snacks and dessert items. For more information visit the website at https://stjosephmantua.com/christmas-boutique.
Tables are still available for crafters – $30 for an 8ft. Table (2nd table is $25). To reserve a table contact Nikki Fathauer (937) 726-6470, or email nmpoppe1@gmail.com. Reservations are on a first come basis.
12/4/21 MCCC 4th Annual Craft Bazaar (click for more…)
Our Ohio Women’s Ministries (OWM) at Mantua Center Christian Church is also looking ahead to Christmas and our 4th Annual MCCC Craft Bazaar under the direction of Carolin Newell! This event will be held on Saturday, December 4th from 10am-4pm at the old Mantua Center School (11741 Mantua Center Rd., Mantua 44255). There will be a variety of crafters, a 50/50 raffle, food, baked goods, music and free parking. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss this annual event! It is always a great time had by crafters and patrons alike! Have any questions? Call/text Carolin Newell at (330) 606-7125.
