United Methodist Church Mt. Pleasant First OCTOBER 2013 NEWSLETTER It’s amazing!!!! what you have accomplished in the last 100 days! On October 2nd it will be 100 days since I came on board as your pastor and as I reflect back I am just astounded at the amount of progress we have made. So many of you have graciously invited us into your homes and out for dinners, making us feel welcome in Mount Pleasant. Our “Meet the Pastor” gatherings continue throughout October and I hope that everyone has an opportunity to get togeth- er with us. They are great fun and a good way to get to know one another. Our progress in redecorating Fellowship Hall is going well. We plan to be up and running with our 11:00 Contemporary Service down there starting this month. The many hands that have helped paint and outfit the space with the technology and stage are much appreciated! We have followed God’s leading in this effort to make a worship space that is fresh and inviting, bringing us closer together in a coffee-house like atmosphere. We pray that hearts will come closer to God as a result of this effort. We hope everyone will come on October 13th for the 10:00 worship that will begin upstairs and then travel down for a blessing of the new space and a brunch celebrating the Consecra- tion of our gifts dedicated to God that day. Wonderful energy is being generated by the folks coming together to reach our Young Adults in the last 100 days. We have had gatherings over meals, taken surveys, started a small group class, done on-campus outreach, and given special gifts to those ages 18-35ish. The response has been positive and con- tinues to grow. The fact that we are making the effort to reach a generation largely missing from many churches is huge, and they are beginning to re- spond. Everyone needs to know Jesus cares! Reaching people of all ages with the love of Christ is what our work is all about. Intentionally planning for growth and outreach is the strategy. Doing with excellence is the design, because we be- lieve that God only deserves the best! Your prayer support is needed. Everyone can pray—all it takes is time and in- tention. Please pray for the growth of our church; not so that new people will pay our bills or do our work for us, but so that more and more people come to know Jesus and dedicate their lives to building God’s kingdom with us. Making new disciples is the job of our next 100 days. How many new members can we welcome? We will see! It’s the challenge! Pastor Diane Gordon in this ISSUE Pastor’s Pen page 1 Announcements page 2 Education News page 3 Trunk or Treat page 4 Missionary News page 5 Announcements page 6 Youth News page 7 Youth News page 8 Volunteer Schedule page 9 Birthdays & Preschool page 10 Calendar page 11 Cover page 12 400 S. Main Street ·Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Phone: (989) 773-6934 ·Fax: (989) 773-1855 ·Web: www.mtpfumc.org
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United Methodist
Church
Mt. Pleasant First
OCTOBER 2013 NEWSLETTER
It’s amazing!!!! what you have accomplished in the last 100 days! On October
2nd it will be 100 days since I came on board as your pastor and as I reflect
back I am just astounded at the amount of progress we have made. So many
of you have graciously invited us into your homes and out for dinners, making
us feel welcome in Mount Pleasant. Our “Meet the Pastor” gatherings continue
throughout October and I hope that everyone has an opportunity to get togeth-
er with us. They are great fun and a good way to get to know one another.
Our progress in redecorating Fellowship Hall is going well. We plan to be up and running with our 11:00 Contemporary Service down there starting this month. The many hands that have helped paint and outfit the space with the technology and stage are much appreciated! We have followed God’s leading in this effort to make a worship space that is fresh and inviting, bringing us closer together in a coffee-house like atmosphere. We pray that hearts will come closer to God as a result of this effort. We hope everyone will come on October 13th for the 10:00 worship that will begin upstairs and then travel down for a blessing of the new space and a brunch celebrating the Consecra-tion of our gifts dedicated to God that day.
Wonderful energy is being generated by the folks coming together to reach our Young Adults in the last 100 days. We have had gatherings over meals, taken surveys, started a small group class, done on-campus outreach, and given special gifts to those ages 18-35ish. The response has been positive and con-tinues to grow. The fact that we are making the effort to reach a generation largely missing from many churches is huge, and they are beginning to re-spond.
Everyone needs to know Jesus cares! Reaching people of all ages with the love of Christ is what our work is all about. Intentionally planning for growth and outreach is the strategy. Doing with excellence is the design, because we be-lieve that God only deserves the best!
Your prayer support is needed. Everyone can pray—all it takes is time and in-tention. Please pray for the growth of our church; not so that new people will pay our bills or do our work for us, but so that more and more people come to know Jesus and dedicate their lives to building God’s kingdom with us. Making new disciples is the job of our next 100 days. How many new members can we welcome? We will see! It’s the challenge!
Pastor Diane Gordon
in this ISSUE Pastor’s Pen page 1 Announcements page 2 Education News page 3 Trunk or Treat page 4 Missionary News page 5 Announcements page 6 Youth News page 7
400 S. Main Street ·Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Phone: (989) 773-6934 ·Fax: (989) 773-1855 ·Web: www.mtpfumc.org
Our Mission
To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation
of the world.
Our Goals
• To focus on intra- and inter-generational ministry
• To improve assimilation of
new people • To be a hospitable church • To be a teaching church • To care for people in need
Our Focus
January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015
Ministry development with
children, youth, families and young adults
Moving people from
FELLOWSHIP
to
MEMBERSHIP
to
DISCIPLESHIP
A Stewardship Message
We will soon be looking at a new year. As always, we approach it with great hope
and expectation. Our church can, and does play a vital role within the life of this
community, and to some extent the world. You have been noticing some changes
within our church. These exciting new initiatives are being taken in an effort to be
adaptive to demographics occurring around us. Thus it is extremely important for
us to maintain and enhance all the wonderful ministry programs of our church.
You will be receiving your pledge packets fairly soon. This year’s theme is “All You
Can…” taken straight out of John Wesley’s sermon on the use of money. Over the
course of three weeks, beginning September 28th, we will talk about being good
stewards for God by gaining all we can, saving all we can and giving all we can.
We will celebrate Consecration Sunday on October 13th with a combined worship
service at 10 a.m. followed by a brunch in the newly decorated Fellowship Hall
which will be blessed as well that day.
Please begin prayerfully considering how you will contribute to the ministries of First
United Methodist Church during the coming year through your prayers, presence,
gifts, service and witness.
Concert on Sunday, October 13
Please join your church family as we host the Young At Heart Singers for a free con-cert at 6 p.m. This Lansing-based group of gifted musicians are making FUMC the last stop on their annual fall tour. Come be en-tertained and inspired by some old favorites. A dessert reception will follow with a chance to meet and greet our guests. A couple of elder Farnums are among the performers.
Young Adult Gathering
Young Adults (18-34ish) are invited for dinner and a program (to be determined) on
Thursday, October 24 beginning at 6:30 in the Parlor. Child care will be provided by
reservation. Chef David will once again prepare an entree on the grill, so you don't
want to miss out. RSVP to the office or any of the following: David Koch, George
Aultman, Margie Williams, John Skinner, or Kendall Farnum. Please let us know if
you need a ride.
Stephen Ministry Training Class Offered In January
Sign up is now available for a Stephen Ministry training class which will begin in January. Participants in the class will complete 50 hours of training in Christian caregiving. Topics include listening, feelings, assertiveness, confidentiality and ministering to people in specific situations such as divorce, terminal illness, grief, and childbirth. At the end of training, Stephen Ministers are commissioned by the congregation. Stephen leaders link Stephen Ministers with a care receiver—a per-son in need of one-to-one Christian care.
The training is beneficial even if you do not have a care receiver. Most that have completed the training indicate that it is very helpful with dealing with family, neigh-bors, and work relationships. Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry. What a care receiver tells a Stephen Minister remains confidential. You do not have to be a member of this Church to receive the training. More than 11,000 congregations are enrolled in Stephen Ministry, representing 160 different denominations, coming from all 50 states, 10 Canadian provinces, and 24 other countries. Please prayerfully consider this important ministry of our Church. A sign up sheet will be available at the Welcome Center or contact any Stephen Minister. You may also request a Stephen Minister by contacting Pastor Diane or Joan Gornicki, First Church Ste-phen Leader.
Leader: Christine Andrews
Assistant: Gretchen Zimmer-
man
Bible Lessons for the Month:
Take Care to Share; Hebrews
13:16
Make the one who’s been left
out your special friend; Luke 6:31
Activity Times: Sports
Theme
October 3 — volleyball
October 10 — soccer
October 17 — football/dance
Halloween Theme:
Kids’ Club News
Education Ministry News Small Hands Serving God — October 2013
October 24 — outreach pro-
ject for the elderly
Family Meal at 5:30 in Fel-
lowship Hall
October 31 — scavenger
hunt, crafts, attend Trunk or
Treat
Drivers are needed:
We are looking for persons
willing to pick up children at
their school and bring them
to the church for Kids’ Club.
It only requires a half hour of
your time each Thursday,
3:30-4:00. Please call the
church office if you would be
interested in helping. A cou-
ple of people could even
share this responsibility by
taking turns.
Church Family Hayride Saturday, October 12
5:30-7:30
at the Recker Farm
5089 S. Lincoln Road (located on the southeast corner of Lincoln and Deerfield)
In addition to the hayride, everyone will enjoy a light meal sitting around a camp fire. The hot dogs, buns,
and condiments will be provided; please bring a snack to share plus your own beverages. In addition,
please bring lawn chairs and/or blankets.
If you are interested in attending, please write your name on the sign-up sheet on the door of
“Woodland Chapel” at God's Way Camp on the 2nd floor or call the church office by Wednesday, Oc-
tober 10.
It promises to be a great time for all!!
The Education Ministry TeamThe Education Ministry TeamThe Education Ministry TeamThe Education Ministry Team
is once again sponsoring
Trunk or Treat for Halloween When:When:When:When: Thursday, October 31
Time:Time:Time:Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where:Where:Where:Where: Church Parking Lot
It promises to be a safe and fun It promises to be a safe and fun It promises to be a safe and fun It promises to be a safe and fun
way for kids to trick or treat!way for kids to trick or treat!way for kids to trick or treat!way for kids to trick or treat!
Interested in Helping?
We need — • at least 30 cars *involves passing out treats to children from the trunk of a vehicle;
• persons willing to donate treats *Last year we had over 500 children! So, we can use all the treats we can
get!!
*Drop off treats at the church office by Sunday, October 27
This is a great outreach to our community
“Our God has done it
again!!...As most of you
still remember that the
NLC under the YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT & DISCIPLESHIP
MINISTRY holds the Annual National
Youth Camp every August. We had it
again and God did it in style.”
“Many lives were transformed forever
and touched in supernatural ways, with
testimonies of some young people
receiving Jesus Christ in their lives,
healings, deliverances and building
stronger relationships with Christ and
with one another.”
Rev. Mulemena goes on to
relate that though these youth camps
were originally only for UMC youths,
they have been expanded to include
young people from all over Zambia. (It’s
Missionary News
kind of like our Vacation Bible Schools
inviting unchurched youths to join in. A
great idea).
He goes on to relate, “Our
special thanks to all of you our friends
and partners for your unmatchable
prayers and support to the ministry for the
young people here in Zambia.” He adds
a special note: “Over the years now God
has placed on my heart to raise
educational support to send at least one
youth to College every year. And this
year, this desire has been so deep and I
would like to take this opportunity to
share with you friends that would love to
be a part of this vision…. I am thinking if
we can make it an annual Scholarship for
the most dedicated (yet vulnerable) youth
with good grades,” that would be great.
“We realize the United Methodist Church
here in Zambia is growing, and it needs
its young people to also grow in
education, and one youth to College
each year can make a BIG difference.
If you have been waiting for an
opportunity to send someone to school
then here is your chance to do so. Our
next school year starts in January/June
and/or September 2014 for College
students.” (If you feel First Church
could or should do this, please contact
a member of the Missions’ Ministry and
provide your input.)
Please pray for Delbert and Nancy and
all the NLC staff and continue to be a
part of what God is doing to establish
His Church in Zambia.
Your scribe, Mel Remus.
Nutrition Club - A big heartfelt Thank you to those able to donate to
this outreach. We are current with our financial pledge. However,
please remember that this is a school year long commitment. Our
FUMC church family is making a real difference in the lives of these
children. Please prayerfully consider donating to this local children's
outreach. Please contact Amy at 773-6934 if you have any
questions.
Matthew 10:42 - And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one
of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he
will certainly not lose his reward.
Snacks for Pullen-Thank you for all the donated snacks.
They were shared with 4 classrooms and very much
appreciated. This is also a school year long project. If you are able,
please pick up a snack item when you are at the grocery store. The
items do not have to be individually wrapped. Pretzels, crackers, and
apples make easy snacks. Please contact Amy with any questions.
SPECIAL DELIVERY FROM THE NLC, THIS YEAR’S YOUTH EMPOWERMENT & DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY, AUGUST, 2013: BY NLC DIRECTOR REV. CHARLES MULEMENA
Thank you
Dear Congregation - Thank you from deep in
our hearts for the beautiful and fun day you gave us for
our birthdays. We know it takes many people to make
such a day happen. The food was so, so good and the
fellowship was so warm and loving. Our family was
truly blessed and will never, never forget your kindness.
Thank you, we love you.
Ron, Hope and family
A big thank you to everyone who helped with
the Fellowship Hall painting project. Many stepped up
to help with painting, removing wallpaper, lending tools,
providing food and more: Sue Pung, Diane Gordon,
Joan Sampson, Eric Tucker, John Skinner, George
Aultman, Steve Pung, Pat McBride, Al Lewis, David
Macleod, Larry Collins, David Koch, Sherry Koch, Edde
Clark, Tom Gordon, Margie Williams, Curt Jensen,
Carole, Tina Root, Les Keepper, Julia Keepper, Art
Homan, Ray Johnson, Kendall Farnum and Deb
Aultman. Your time and talents
are greatly appreciated!
Worship Attendance
08/25 175
09/01 123
09/08 236
09/15 258
09/22 203
Baptism
Claire Elizabeth Swirtz
(daughter of Michael &
Joan Swirtz)
Deceased
Evelyn Bovee
Wilbur (Tony) Waggoner
Meet Our Sunday School Leaders God’s Way Camp Sunday School for Children: Dave Turpin, Michelle Turpin, Deb Aultman, Cheri Recker, Kari Martin, Brian Montney, Mary Montney, Christel Mars, Leann Krueger, Anne Weber, Kari Pulver, Connie Schroeder Adult Leaders: Christian Life Applications — George Aultman Bible Study — Marc Schroeder Be sure to express your appreciation to these people
for serving our church in such important roles.
Woodland Hospice to Receive October
“Loose Change” Offerings
The Mission Team has designated Woodland
Hospice as our Loose Offering recipient for the month of
October. Here are some things to know about this wonderful
organization.
Hospice of Central Michigan began in 1984 with a
small number of people who put an announcement in the
paper. It was built by people in our community and with
volunteers 80 strong.
In 2006 the need for residential care was identified.
Morey Foundation put up a million dollars. By 2008
Woodland Hospice opened. Morey Foundation continues its
support by doubling any contribution that is given.
Health insurance usually pays for care. No one is
ever turned away for lack of money. The fee is $636.00 for 3
days or 210.00 a day for room and board.
Woodland Hospice’s strength is that it is locally
based and locally supported. It is a privilege to be invited
into a family’s life at this challenging time. It is a great gift to
the family if decisions for the celebration of life have been
made ahead and together with the family.
There are 8 patient rooms that are large enough for
family members to be together with the patient. You can do
your own cooking and sit down with family for a meal.
Monday through Friday, you can order lunch for a reasonable
fee. There is a meditation room and a great room with TV
plus comfortable chairs for relaxing. There is also a
children’s room with Wii, many games, books and movies.
There are many caring people at Woodland Hospice
to make this hard time easier.
Praise Band Worship Leader Announced
The SPRC committee is happy to announce that after
going through an official hiring process Antoinette Tucker has
accepted the position of Praise Band Worship Leader for First
United Methodist Church. Antoinette has been filling in all
summer and into the fall and we are delighted to have such a
talented musician and spiritually grounded person on staff.
Leadership of worship is a vitally important position,
whether it is the pastor or lay persons designing and leading
worship. The team aspect of having Pastor Diane working with a
creatively gifted group to put together worship experiences that
are memorable and spiritually moving is important to the life of
our church. Having a team of musicians, whether it’s our
fabulous choir or an outstanding praise band, that can enhance
our worship with great music is powerful. First United Methodist
Church is blessed to have such people on staff and in volunteer
positions. Dr. Eric Tucker, our Music Director, oversees
all aspects of our music program and is a wonderful asset to our
church. Having Antoinette on staff is a double blessing as she
serves in this new official capacity. Pastor Diane welcomes the
creation of a “terrific trio” that works very well together to make
our worship experiences awesome.
As the Contemporary Service launches this month in
our new worship space we look forward to welcoming more and
new people into worship. The church’s goal to develop
ministries with children, youth, families and young adults is well-
served as we seek to create two contrasting styles of worship;
both traditional and contemporary. We realize that these are
not generationally specific, and that there will be those for whom
a less formal, contemporary service will help them find a church
home.
Youth Ministry of Mt. Pleasant First United Methodist Church
A few weeks into our new Bible Study, we are so excited to see
how God is going to work through the High School students of
REACH. This semester we’re going through the book of Proverbs
learning how we can apply its truths to our lives today! Pray that
God might move and encourage the youth to bring friends to
Wednesday night Bible Study!
Mt. Pleasant Area Crop WalkMt. Pleasant Area Crop WalkMt. Pleasant Area Crop WalkMt. Pleasant Area Crop Walk
Sunday, October 6 @ 1 p.m.
Island Park
Help us raise awareness and WALK!
See you all there!
WHEN: Fri., October 18, 5:30 p.m. thru Sat., October 19, 6 p.m.
WHAT: An event where teens gather to serve and transform
local neighborhoods in need. The youth will serve with hundreds
of other students from West Michigan by painting, tackling minor
home repairs, cleaning city blocks and parks, landscaping, and
more. Expect a high-energy, Jesus-centered event where you
will discover how your actions can make a difference in the
world. We will spend the night Friday at Valley Church in Allen-
dale, MI so we can be ready for registration at 7a.m. Saturday.
JUST $45 per person, so sign up today!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Our Soup and Pie Dinner on Sept. 11 was a success! We had
close to 100 people come out on a HOT afternoon for soup (talk
about dedication) and we raised $500! Our REACH Youth stepped
up in a big way to make sure that it went well, so thanks to all who
came out to work and eat! Our next S&P is Wednesday, Novem-
ber 13 from 5-6:30. See you there!
FALL SUNDAY SCHOOLFALL SUNDAY SCHOOLFALL SUNDAY SCHOOLFALL SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday mornings at 10:05 in Youth Room
Every Sunday morning, meet us downstairs for Sunday School,
where we will dissect current events and new movies/TV shows
and connect them to the truths that the Bible has already present-
ed. We hope to see you there!
WILL YOU PARTNER WITH REACH IN PRAYER?WILL YOU PARTNER WITH REACH IN PRAYER?WILL YOU PARTNER WITH REACH IN PRAYER?WILL YOU PARTNER WITH REACH IN PRAYER?
It should be no secret that we are called as Christ followers to be
committed to a life of prayer. We at REACH hope that you will
support our Ministry by continually praying for the youth of our
church and our community. There will be a sheet at the Welcome
Center where you can commit to prayer. Our hope is that our
youth will feel the support of our congregation and know that the
power of prayer is behind it all! Thank you!
ARE YOU LOOKING TO FIND A WAY TO SERVE THE YOUTH ARE YOU LOOKING TO FIND A WAY TO SERVE THE YOUTH ARE YOU LOOKING TO FIND A WAY TO SERVE THE YOUTH ARE YOU LOOKING TO FIND A WAY TO SERVE THE YOUTH
OF FIRST UMC AND OUR COMMUNITY?OF FIRST UMC AND OUR COMMUNITY?OF FIRST UMC AND OUR COMMUNITY?OF FIRST UMC AND OUR COMMUNITY?
SIGN UP TO BRING A DINNER TO YOUTH
GROUP SUNDAYS AT 5PM! SIMPLE MEALS FOR
AROUND 20 ARE NEEDED FOR NOVEMBER AND
DECEMBER! SIGN UP SHEET IS ON BULLETIN
BOARD IN ENTRANCE LOBBY! THANKS FOR
YOUR HELP!
SAVE THE DATE!SAVE THE DATE!SAVE THE DATE!SAVE THE DATE!---- stay tuned for more detailsstay tuned for more detailsstay tuned for more detailsstay tuned for more details
Sunday, October 20 after 11am service (12:30ish) in Fellow-
ship Hall
The youth will host an intergenerational fellowship event with lunch
that will equip us to share a part of our stories with each other!
A FEW FA
CES FROM
OUR
KICKO
FF 2013!
OCTOBER VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
9 AM Service in the Sanctuary
Liturgist Usher Greeter Coffee Host
October 6 Tracy Collins
773-5212
Debbie Lawrence 773-5888
Jenni Snider 810-687-5321
Ed Moe 772-3536
1 volunteer needed
Fred & Barbara Stabley
621-8578
Volunteer needed
October 13 One service, see below Brunch in
Fellowship Hall
October 20 Debbie Lawrence
773-5888
4 volunteers needed Nancy Priestap
772-5541
Volunteer needed
October 27 Volunteer needed MaryAnn Simpson 773-9582
3 volunteers needed
Carol Brannan
773-2748
Volunteer needed
11 AM Service in the Fellowship Hall
Usher/Greeter Coffee Host
October 6 Joan Sampson 772-1811
Arlene Dunham 506-8845
Sue and Steve Pung 773-2644
Sue and Steve Pung
773-2644
October 13 One service, see below Brunch in fellowship hall
October 20 Deb and John Skinner 773-4340
Arlene and Bill Dunham 506-8845
Arlene Dunham 506-8845
October 27 Joan Sampson 772-1811
Dianne Young 989-561-2241
Chuck Holek 989-561-2241
Steve Pung 773-2644
Sue and Steve Pung
773-2644
COMBINED CONSECRATION SERVICE ON OCTOBER 13
SERVICE at 10 AM
in the Sanctuary followed by brunch in Fellowship Hall
Liturgist Usher Greeter Coffee Host
George Aultman
773-3846
Linda Doerr 772-7568
Carla Starr 317-0871
George & Deb Aultman 773-3846
Tracy Collins
773-5212
Rebecca Pfeiffer
Brunch in Fellowship Hall
following the service.
Thank you to our faithful volunteers whose service is vital to the mission of our church.
Please click the SignUpGenius link on our website or contact Sue Pung at 989-773-2644 to volunteer.
10/1
Wendy Elliott
10/2
Gordon Kohler
10/3
Linda Craig
10/4
Mary Graham
John McDonald
10/5
Nancy McIntosh
10/7
Jon Wainwright
Cindy Hales
Ryan Elliott
10/8
Lawrence
Montney
10/9
Cheri Recker
Morgana Pitts
10/12
Dee Pohl
Beth Jennings
Emma Sheffert
10/14
Jaelyn Carnes
10/16
Wilma Blackman
Greg Merwin
10/17
Loretta Lopez
Art Homan
Suzy Clendening
Sophia Tucker
10/20
David Gillingham
Kyle Martin
October BirthdaysOctober BirthdaysOctober BirthdaysOctober Birthdays
Please wish these folks a very happy birthday...
October themes are Senses, Safety, Transportation, Harvest Festival. The color for the month is
orange, the shape is the triangle, letters are S P O.
Our Preschool Family Potluck will be Wednesday, Oct. 2 in Fellowship Hall, 6-7:30 p.m. Bring a
dish or two to pass and your own table service. Beverages provided. This is a great get-acquainted time.
Senses week we will have “smell good, taste good” snacks of popcorn, pudding, and applesauce.
Our field trip will be to Papa’s Pumpkin Patch on Wed., Oct. 16. The children need to be brought to
Papa’s and picked up at Papa’s. The morning class needs to arrive at 9:30 a.m. and the afternoon class
needs to arrive at 1:30 p.m. Dismissal at regular times. This for the MWF classes.
Orange Days are Oct. 30 and 31. The children can wear orange or pumpkin motif clothes to
school. We will have a special snack. On Oct. 31, Trunk or Treat will be available in our church parking lot
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Happy Autumn!
Cheri Recker
10/21
Sandy Montney
Emily Hamilton
10/22
Sheryl Miller
10/23
Patricia Zingery
10/24
Betty Eckersley
Marv Oberlander
10/25
Lynn Wolters
10/26
Deb Aultman
SENSES
LETTERS S P O
COLOR: ORANGE
SHAPE: TRIANGLE
TRANSPORTATION
10 Thursday 7:30 Men’s No-Agenda Breakfast 4:00 Kids’ Club 6:30 Narcotics Anonymous Disciple III
11 Friday 7:00 Band Rehearsal
12 Saturday 5:30 Hayride at Recker Farm
13 Sunday 10:00 Consecration Sunday - 1 service (Brunch following service) 11:00 4th Day Accountability 5:00 Youth Group 6:00 Young at Heart Singers
14 Monday 1:30 UMW Executive Board 2:00 Staff Meeting 3:15 Prayer Group 7:00 Boy Scouts Stephen Ministry
15 Tuesday Newsletter Deadline Today 9:00 Women’s No-Agenda Coffee 11:30 Mackenzie Circle 6:00 CROP Walk of Mt. Pleasant 6:30 Finance 7:00 Board of Trustees
16 Wednesday 4:15 Genesis Bells 5:15 Clarion Ringers 5:30 Stretch & Pray Yoga 5:45 Wednesday Fellowship Meal 6:30 High School Bible Study 7:00 Education Ministry Chancel Choir
17 Thursday 7:30 Men’s No-Agenda Breakfast 9:00 DCOM 4:00 Kids’ Club 6:30 Narcotics Anonymous Disciple III
18 Friday 7:00 Band Rehearsal
19 Saturday 8:30 Men’s Group Bible Study
20 Sunday 9:00 Great Heritage Worship Service 10:05 Sunday School for All Ages Young Adult Small Group 11:00 Contemporary Worship Service 4th Day Accountability
2 Wednesday 4:15 Genesis Bells 5:15 Clarion Ringers 5:30 Stretch & Pray Yoga 6:00 Preschool Family Potluck 6:30 High School Bible Study Missions Ministry 7:00 Chancel Choir
3 Thursday 7:30 Men’s No-Agenda Breakfast 4:00 Kids’ Club 6:30 Narcotics Anonymous Disciple III 7:00 Wesley Circle
4 Friday
5:30 Wedding Rehearsal 7:00 Band Rehearsal
5 Saturday 8:30 Men’s Group Bible Study 3:00 Wedding
6 Sunday 9:00 Great Heritage Worship Service 10:05 Sunday School for All Ages Young Adult Small Group 11:00 Contemporary Worship Service 4th Day Accountability 5:00 Youth Group 6:00 Worship Arts
7 Monday 3:15 Prayer Group 7:00 Boy Scouts Toastmasters
8 Tuesday 9:00 Women’s No-Agenda Coffee 5:30 Church & Society 6:00 SPRC
9 Wednesday
4:15 Genesis Bells 5:15 Clarion Ringers 5:30 Stretch & Pray Yoga 6:30 High School Bible Study 7:00 Chancel Choir
20 Sunday (continued) 5:00 Youth Group
21 Monday
3:15 Prayer Group 7:00 Boy Scouts Toastmasters
22 Tuesday 9:00 Women’s No-Agenda Coffee 6:00 Church Council
23 Wednesday 4:15 Genesis Bells 5:15 Clarion Ringers 5:30 Stretch & Pray Yoga 6:30 High School Bible Study 7:00 Chancel Choir
24 Thursday 7:30 Men’s No-Agenda Breakfast 4:00 Kids’ Club 5:30 Kids’ Club Dinner 6:30 Young Adult Dinner Narcotics Anonymous Disciple III 7:00 Property Committee
25 Friday 7:00 Band Rehearsal
26 Saturday Heartland District Conference - St. Louis First UMC
27 Sunday 9:00 Great Heritage Worship Service 10:05 Sunday School for All Ages Young Adult Small Group 11:00 Contemporary Worship Service 4th Day Accountability 5:00 Youth Group
28 Monday 1:00 Mary Martha Circle 2:00 Staff Meeting 3:15 Prayer Group 7:00 Boy Scouts
29 Tuesday 9:00 Women’s No-Agenda Coffee
30 Wednesday 4:15 Genesis Bells 5:15 Clarion Ringers 5:30 Stretch & Pray Yoga 6:30 High School Bible Study 7:00 Chancel Choir
31 Thursday 7:30 Men’s No-Agenda Breakfast 4:00 Kids’ Club 5:30 Trunk or Treat 6:30 Narcotics Anonymous Disciple III
Address Service Requested
September 2, 2013 9:30 a.m. Combined Worship Service
Beginning September 8, 2013:
9:00 a.m. Great Heritage Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service
First United Methodist Church
“Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the World.”
