A Note from Jason Haymaker

Greetings to all Catalyst members and supporters,

My name is Jason Haymaker. I am the lead pastor of Western Reserve Grace Church, www.westernreservegc.com in Macedonia, Ohio. If you attended the meeting this past Monday…I enjoyed meeting you!

Let me first express my appreciation for Jonathan, his wife Amber, and son Josiah. The Herrons have labored and sacrificed over the past four years to build a vibrant, relevant church that is committed to Jesus, one another, and reaching the world for Jesus Christ. It is our church’s honor to come alongside to serve and help during this time of transition. In addition, I have been impressed with Josh and Jen Allen who have served as the worship leader(s) at Catalyst. The sincerity that I see has been an encouragement to me and represents the hope that the vision and dream of reaching the Kent/Stow area is alive and well.

As a church, we wholeheartedly embrace the vision to reach greater Akron for Jesus Christ, and dream with the people of Catalyst to have a vibrant church that is working towards that end. So, it is with hope and dedication that we seek to re-launch this church as a campus of Western Reserve on Easter of 2010.

Additionally, we invite EVERYONE to worship with us at Western Reserve this Saturday at 5:30pm. I would love to meet you and hear first hand your heart for the Kent area. My wife Marcie and I also invite you and your family to stay after the service for food and fellowship in our cafe´. This will be an informal time to meet the staff of Western Reserve, and help us get to know you. If you could respond to Marcie at Haymakers@windstream.net to let her know you are coming, it would be GREATLY appreciated.

We are also committed to helping the Herron and Allen families transition smoothly. We have committed to return ALL offerings designated to Catalyst to Jonathan and Josh. I strongly urge you to help the leaders of Catalyst. This will communicate our love for them, and show our appreciation for their labor in the work of preaching the gospel. Western Reserve is not able to carry the full salaries, but will return our monthly support during this time, joining with you in our commitment to see them transition smoothly.

To ensure proper administration of funds, please make checks payable to Western Reserve Grace Church and write in the memo line Catalyst Support. The monies received will be distributed in accordance with their current salaries. Another option for you is to give directly to Catalyst via our website. Click on “giving”, set up an account and select Catalyst to make your donation.

Thanks for your help. We MUST pull together and help these families. They have opened their hearts to us and it is our privilege to now minister to them!

Blessings to all! May God continue His work in and through us!

—
Jason Haymaker
Lead Pastor
Western Reserve Grace Church
p: 330.467.7436
e: connect@westernreservegc.com
www.westernreservegc.com

Rest & Recalibration on Sat Nights

EASTER 2010

The long-term plan is to launch our renewed campus in Stow/Kent on Easter 2010 with strong financial backing coupled with a renewed core team. The vision of reaching the unchurched has not changed and the passion for impacting Ohio young adults continues! Get more info from our founding pastor here.

SATURDAY NIGHTS

During this season of rest and recalibration, the community of Catalyst is gathering every Saturday night at Western Reserve Grace Church at 5:30pm. Featuring the Chik-fil-a Cafe opening at 5pm, engaging kids’ environments, and a relaxed atmosphere, Saturday nights will never be the same!

Sunday/Monday Gatherings

BIG favor to ask of everyone who calls Catalyst home:

This Sunday at 10:30am, please plan on joining us at the Regal Cinemas for an important worship experience where we will talk about our future and our plans for now through Easter 2010.

Then, please plan on joining us this coming Monday at 7pm at the Catalyst Offices in downtown Kent.  We’ll be having a family meeting where we’ll flesh out our long-term plans, have time to ask questions, etc.  Complete child-care will be provided – - we really, really need 100% turnout on Monday night – it’s that important.

Thanks everyone for your flexibility with your schedules, your passion for God, and your hearts for making a difference in north-east Ohio for Christ!

Catalyst KIDS: “I Can Welcome Jesus”

This Sunday (April 5th, Palm Sunday) and next (April 12th, Easter) will usher in special, engaging teaching at Catalyst KIDS!

In I CAN WELCOME JESUS, Lil’k and Kai learn how to welcome Jesus just like a friend. Hear how Jesus traveled to Jerusalem being welcomed and celebrated by people waving palm branches. Jesus had a special job that no one else could do and that changed the world forever. Celebrate Easter with the good news that Jesus is alivbe again!

Sing during SONGTIME. Visit the Socksatron where PROFESSOR SOCK teaches us about our DOODAD. Watch the BIBLE ADVENTURE and learn a new REMEMBER VERSE along with Kai and Lil’K. Roll out the doormat, invite a few friends and learn how I CAN WELCOME JESUS!

Episode #1, April 5th (Palm Sunday) – I can welcome Jesus – Jesus enters Jerusalem
Matthew 21:7-11, John 12:12-15

Episode #2, April 12th (Easter) – Jesus shows his love – Jesus dies on the cross and then rises from the dead
Matthew 27:45-28:8