Below are some of the events held in 2008 that we enjoyed on our church campus.
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Using a selection of popular Christmas Carols that convey the reason for the season, we want to reach out to the community and invite them to celebrate with us the birth of Christ. Won't you consider joining us in serenading those who may not know our Lord but will listen to His message in the form of a carol? If you have sung in a choir before, please consider being part of this outreach effort. Adults, teens, and preteens are encouraged to join this ministry to the community. There will be two practices on Wednesday night followed by several opportunities to sing carols in the community.
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Christmas Carol Outreach Schedule:
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Sing along and celebrate the reason for the season with Praise-Apella on Sunday evening, December 14th. Plus enjoy comedy with Mark Rein from 95.5 The Fish. Praise-Apella is a vocal band that sings for the praise of God's glory. The group imitates instrumentation through their gift of voice. A band without instruments! Praise-Apella has opened for and performed with Contemporary Christian recording artists Michael W. Smith, AVALON, Natalie Grant, Brandon Heath, Leeland, The Katinas, Superchic[k], Tammy Trent, Zoe Girl, George Rowe, John Ruben and Kristy Starling.
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Praise-Apella is frequently heard on Cleveland's largest Contemporary Christian Radio station 95.5 The Fish.
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"For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." Matthew 18:20 NIV The Thanksgiving Concert of Prayer will be an opportunity for all who are engaged in spiritual work to unite in worship, prayer and thanksgiving. The evening will include worship songs, video reflections, scripture reading, and small group and individual prayer with a format that sets the stage for a time of thanksgiving. |
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Celebrate God's gift of the arts on Saturday, October 18th |
Local artists from all over Northeast Ohio are participating in the Imago Arts Festival! The festival will showcase all art forms and artists; including paintings, sculptures, live drama, poetry, art films and music. Willoughby Hills Friends Church has a beautiful facility to showcase the artists. The Coffee House venue will host musicians and feature live music throughout the day. The auditorium and state of the art stage will showcase films, live theater and bands. Local artists of all kinds will be displaying their works throughout the church. There are even art activities for children. |
This is a free event. We appreciate the artists and their gifts and want to support them. Please join us Oct. 18th for a day celebrating the arts!
[Top]Come join Youth for Christ & Campus Life for Bleacher Blast 2008 at Progressive Field at 9:30am or just come for the game at 1:05pm. The Cleveland Indians will be playing the Kansas City Royals. There will be giveaways and an appearance by the Cleveland Indians mascot Slider.
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The gates will open at 9:00am for Bleacher Blast 2008. Bleacher Blast 2008 will include a pre-game program beginning at 9:30am featuring testimonies from Major League ballplayers. Note: All Bleacher Blast pre-game participants will be asked to exit Jacobs Field after the program at 10:30am and re-enter after 11:30am. There will be a parade on the field at noon.
TEENS: The Youth Group will be taking the church bus to Progressive Field. Meet at the church at 8:00am to ride the bus. You will return by 4:30pm/5:00pm. Please be sure to bring money for food.
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Come join the WHFC church family for a picnic with access to tennis, playground, and sand volleyball and then exclusive usage of the Coulby Park Pool complete with diving boards, water slides, a lazy river, and a water play area for little ones.
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Would you like to learn to quilt? The WHFC Quilt Guild is hosting a Teen Quilt Camp and if you are a teen you are invited to attend. At the camp, you will learn basic quilting skills and create your own Disappearing Nine Patch lap quilt.
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Registration is limited so don't delay and sign up now. The registration form needs to be completed and returned to the church office with the $25 fee by Sunday, July 13th.
[Top]Dr. Ed Smith, the founder of the Theophostic Prayer Ministry is offering a workshop at Willoughby Hills Friends Church on June 26 – 28, 2008. Dr. Smith is traveling throughout the U.S.A. and WHFC is his first stop. Here is a quote from his website explaining this ministry:
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"Theo (God) Phostic (light) is a ministry of prayer that is Christ centered and God reliant for its direction and outcome. Simply stated, it is encouraging a person to discover and expose what he believes that is a falsehood; and then encouraging him to have an encounter with Jesus Christ through prayer, thus allowing the Lord to reveal His truth to the wounded person's heart and mind. It is not about advice giving, diagnosing problems, or sharing opinions or insight. It is about allowing a person to have a personal encounter with the Lord Jesus in the midst of the person's emotional pain. I (Ed Smith) understand that it is the Holy Spirit that lead us into all truth and that it is He that intercedes for us in prayer to the Father. However, I also believe that we can have a personal relationship with the person of Jesus. The Apostle desired to "know Him" (Phil. 3:10) and experience Him; "Him" being the person of Jesus. " |
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As a fund raiser to help pay the cost of youth activities, the youth get sponsors to commit to pay so much for every car they wash. They need cars to wash for this to be a successful fund raiser so please bring your car, van or small truck on Saturday, May 24th. The car washes are free to anyone who brings their vehicle(s) and includes a free interior vacuum.
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Everyone is welcome to enjoy watching the Cleveland Indians play the Texas Rangers on Faith Night. Faith Night is held at Jacob's Field and will feature a positive message for today's youth including a testimonial by Paul Byrd and a post game concert with Kutless. This is also the Grady Sizemore bobble head night! |
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You can purchase Upper Box seating over third base for $10 a ticket (normally $20 each). Tickets can be bought from the church office Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Tickets can also be purchased before and after services on Saturday nights, Sunday morning and evenings and Wednesday nights. There are a limited number of tickets available so don't delay.
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Comic entertainers Taylor Mason and Thor Ramsey are joining forces to take their side-splitting humor on the road this spring with their national tour, “The Mason & Ramsey Comedy Expedition: Taking Comedy Where It’s Never Been Before.” The critically-acclaimed comedians—who have both starred in the hit comedy DVD series Thou Shalt Laugh (hosted by “Everybody Loves Raymond” star Patricia Heaton), Thou Shalt Laugh Deuce (hosted by Emmy award-winning comedian Tim Conway) and the “Bananas” comedy TV series (Sony Pictures Television) will be at WHFC on March 16th. Tickets can be bought from the church office Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm or iTickets.com (1-800-965-9324). Tickets are $12. |
This event is for Fifth and Sixth Graders ONLY:
Get a team of 8 Fifth and Sixth graders together and register them to be part of this Glow in the Dark Dodgeball Tournament. There will be a first place prize for the winning team.
Your team should wear matching T-shirts that have your team name (white or fluorescent T-shirts are best). Teams are required to have a team name. They are also required to have 8 members. There will be a girls division and a boys division. All team members must currently be in the 5th and 6th grade and can only participate on one team. Your team needs to be registered in order to participate and there is an $8 fee to participate.
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========= Register your Glow in the Dark Dodgeball Team HERE by May 1st, 2008 ========
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The musical, Cross Country is set in the context of a cross country race, and includes creative original songs, an innovative script, and a theme of discipleship and commitment, encouraging children to run the race to the cross. Come enjoy this performance by the Joyful Noise children.
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On Thursday, May 1, millions of believers from across America will join together to celebrate the 57th annual National Day of Prayer. Since 1952, the National Day of Prayer has been a powerful reminder of our need to kneel before God's throne in the public square - regardless of cultural and denominational differences. On the eve of the National Day of Prayer, WHFC will be holding a special Concert of Prayer kickoff event.
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The Treble Singers Women's Choir is a Mount Vernon Nazarene University ladies' ensemble that travels to churches throughout the tri-state area of Ohio, West Virginia, and Eastern Kentucky sharing God's message through song. In concert at WHFC, they will present a variety of musical styles, from praise and worship to contemporary selections. They will be joined by the MVNU Wind Ensemble. This is a free event.
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Enjoy an evening of dinner and dramatic, vocal and instrumental entertainment provided by our teens. Valet parking and coat check will be available. The menu includes pasta and meatballs, rolls, salad, beverage and dessert. Tickets are available from any teen or through the church office for $10 per person, $5 per 3rd-6th grader. Childcare is provided for infants through 2nd grade.
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===== Don't miss this annual fund raising event and get your tickets by Sunday, April 6th. =====
[Top]The Continentals, a nationally known Christian touring team of 40 talented young adults, will be at WHFC on February 20th to present "Joseph", a dramatic musical based on the biblical character.
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For three days only, on March 14-16, you are invited to step back in time and re-live the last few days and hours of Jesus, as the Creative Arts Department of Willoughby Hills Friends Church presents a dramatic musical entitled "Worthy is the Lamb".
Scenes include the city of Jerusalem, where you will observe bustling market activity, Jesus´ confrontation with crooked money changers in the temple, and a blind man joyfully receiving his sight! Following a first-hand testimony from the infamous "woman at the well", Matthew- one of Jesus´ four closest disciples- recalls his final hours with Jesus. As his memories unfold, the scenes build in intensity from the Last Supper and Garden of Gethsemane to the inevitable Crucifixion- and finally to Christ"s Resurrection, which concludes with an electrifying musical celebration! Much of the passionate and personal music in this work is presented by the characters themselves, interspersed with choir numbers- and all is staged in period costume.
"Worthy is the Lamb" will be offered to the community on Friday, March 14, at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 15, at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 16, at 6:00 p.m. Please note that the crucifixion of Jesus will be enacted and may not be suitable for young children. Child care will be available at no cost on Sunday evening, March 16. All presentations are free of charge and open to everyone!
Note: If you are interested in being part of this or a future musical, contact Scott or Lynn Pierce.
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You are invited to a dinner with Jesus Christ. Join us for a catered dinner and watch the movie "The Perfect Stranger". Tickets are $10 each and seating is limited to the first 100 guests.
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For more information on a particular event, please contact the WHFC church office.