July 2015.pub - First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church
28400 Evergreen St.
Flat Rock, MI 48134 - 1281
Phone: 734.782.2565
Fax: 734.782.2566
E-mail:[email protected]
www.flatrockumc.net
2015
Deadline for August
“Reminder” Is July, 15 .
NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
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PERMIT NO.33
The Reminder
First United Methodist Church
28400 Evergreen St. Flat Rock, MI 48134 Phone: 734 .782.2565
www.flatrockumc.net ~ [email protected]
Office Hours Monday ~ Friday
9:00 a.m.~3:00 p.m.
Sunday Schedule
Worship Service -10:00 a.m.
Bishop
DS
Rev. Deborah L. Kiesey
Rev. Dr. Charles G.S. Boayue Jr.
Pastor
Rev. Dana R. Strall
Organist /Pianist
Peggy Remer
Choir Director
Earilyn Dexter
Youth Leaders
Ryan Betway
Michelle Betway
Patrick Miller
Pastor Dana
Secretary &
Newsletter Editor
Kim Ruppel
Lay Leader
John Borso
Treasurer
Byron Tyndall
Financial Secretaries
Mary Krentler
Steve Bolander
Carol Harman
UMW President
Connie Scheel
UMM President
Steve Bolander
Ad Council Chair
Gary Krentler
Trustee Chair
Randy Ruppel
Do you remember
Wanda and Winky?
They were the two elephants at the Detroit
Zoo who were transferred to Ark 2000 elephant sanctuary in California. They went from a
cramped area with cold weather during the winter months to a 45 acre
meadow with warm weather more
suited to elephants.
When they arrived, Wanda
embraced her freedom. Let outside
for the first time to roam, she clearly
enjoyed it, swimming in a pond and
lying down in the soft grasses to
sleep. Most of the other elephants return to the barn at night, but Wanda
stayed outside for days. Pat Derby,
the founder of Ark 2000 said, “She’s
got everything she needs for survival
out there, and I think she knows it.
Winky, on the other hand, was
wary and timid. She ventured out of
the barns a short distance into the
grassy area, but didn’t join Wanda to
freely romp in her new surroundings.
But as the days and weeks have gone
by she too has embraced her freedom.
Freedom: something we all
desire. As we enter July, we celebrate
Independence Day, when we gained
freedom as a nation from Great Britton. Some embraced freedom immediately, others were wary and timid and
weren’t sure what to do. There is often a fear of the unknown and a great
responsibility that goes along with
freedom. We can use freedom and
give freedom so that we all can truly
enjoy life. But some abuse it to hurt
others. They want freedom to do
whatever they like regardless of who
they hurt.
The internet is a marvelous
tool. When used correctly, one can
find almost anything: food recipes,
maps, weather, games, pictures and
answers on various topics. But too
many use it to hack into websites to
steal not only money but identities,
social security numbers and to prey
on the elderly. We must use the freedoms we have for good not evil. “It
is for freedom that Christ has set us
free. Stand firm, then, and do not
let yourselves be burdened again by
a yoke of slavery (to sin).” Galatians 5:1 “You, my brothers, were
called to be free. But do not use
your freedom to indulge the sinful
nature; rather, serve one another
humbly in love.” Galatians 5:13
As Christians, we must embrace the freedoms we have. In
Christ, we are freed from the power
of sin and death. In Him, we are forgiven, and given power to live as
God wants us to live. For some, this
freedom comes naturally. For others
they are timid and don’t know what
to do with it. But as they grow in the
knowledge and grace of God, they
too venture out in the green pastures
of God’s love and find peace.
In His Service,
Rev. Dana Strall
Date
Worship Leader
Acolyte
Ushers
Lock –Up
Madddox Robledo
Verna & Byron
Randy Ruppel
July 5
John P Borso
July 12
Randy Ruppel
Robin Miller
Tyndall
Don Hunter
July 19
Bryan Weise
Braiden Betway
Mary & Gary
Bill Vack
July 28
Sheryl Whitwam
Emmalin Whitwam
Krentler
Steve Bolander
July 5
July 12
July 19
In Memory of Arlene Levans
July 28
Please notice, there are some dates available on the Flower Chart
If you would like to order Altar or Organ flowers, please do so my signing the
flower chart on the bulletin board in the hall leading to the Fellowship Hall.
July 5 - Available
If you are interested in hosting Sunday
July 12 - Available
Fellowship, please sign –up on sheet
July 19 - Available
located on the ledge outside the office window.
July 28 - Seborowski Family
Summer Moments
Our Chancel Choir began their summer break on June
21st. So we are asking you to share your talents with us. There is a sign-up sheet on
the shelf by the office window for anyone interested in bringing the SPECIALS this
summer. Remember it doesn't have to be music.
Why Do Scrip?
Most fundraising programs sell
"stuff" and supporters are expected to
buy the "stuff" that they may not really want or need. Scrip supporters only
buy the gift cards that they will use--there is no selling of random unwanted,
overpriced "stuff"!
When you buy Scrip cards, you use them instead of cash, check, debit, or
credit card for your daily online or in-store shopping, special gifts, etc.--Use
them for buying what you would be buying anyway.
With each Scrip card that you purchase the church earns a percent of the
cards face value, and it does not cost you anything extra!
Examples $100 Amazon.com card (church earns 3%=$3)
$10 Bob Evans card (church earns 10%=$1)
$100 Speedway card (church earns 4%=$4)
$25 Lowe's or Home Depot card (church earns 4%=$1)
Questions/Orders Connie Scheel 734-348-0261
June 3, 2015
Royal Family Kids Camp quilt contributors,
Thank you so much for your support. The final count is 50 quilts, I did not open them until this
last weekend and my count was a little off.
On the last weekend in May, we exhibited all the quilts on tables in the Narthex at Holy Spirit
Church in Highland, Michigan. My wife spoke for a minute at the end of the Sunday service. She
invited the congregation to come and view the quilts, pray for the children receiving the quilts
and tie a knot. Several hundred people came to the quilt room.
Many came and spent as much time as their heart allowed, some spending 10 minutes or more in
the room tying many knots and saying a few prayers over each and every one. Some hearts
must have been touched for a few tears were shed. I believe it was a special Holy Spirit moment.
Many came forward to tell a story of “when I prayed”… When you complete the quilts for 2016
you may want to have a “church tying send off.” It will bring the camp and the quilt ministry to
the forefront of the congregation.
Representatives from the Flat Rock United Methodist Church and the Hartland United Methodist
Church came. Besides praying over the quilts, they had a “quilt talk session” on how to do
things. I hope some of the other churches were able to stop by. Seeing all 50 quilts on display
was very impressive.
In the next week or so, I will be getting the quilts to the Royal Family Kids Camp coordinators.
Once they have a final count on the children I will get back to the churches that offer more if I
need them.
You are a wonderful group, and so easy to deal with, I hope you will continue to work on quilts
for the 2016 camp. If you find you will not be able to, please let me know. Please mention the
camp in your “quilting travels”. I have to say that I sent out 10 letters and got 12 churches to respond because churches talked to other churches about the camp.
I pray that the work of your hands and the prayers of our hearts will bring special
needed graces to each and every child that they are loved by our God and his dear
servants… YOU.
May God continue to bless your ministry,
Dave and Maureen Boyd
4661 Mallards Landing
Highland, Michigan 48357
H 248 887 4805
C 248 534 7546
Saturday, July 11th 5:00 –7:00 P.M. ~ Oven Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Cole
Slaw, Green Beans, Roll, Dessert & Beverage $10.00 Adults, $5 Children 5-10, Children 5 & under
are free. ~ London United Methodist Church 11318 Plank Rd. Milan Take Out Available
Dear Families of the First
United Methodist Church,
We appreciate you
sponsoring our Pack 568.
With much gratitude!
Pack 568 Cub Scouts
(The card is posted on the Kiosk,
it came with $50. )
Thank you to Jeremy &
Katelyn for donating the
pulled pork, Sally, Barb,
Marilyn for bringing in
a dish to pass. To Carthy, Linda, and everyone
who helped clean up.
Marilyn Borso
I first want to apologize
Dear Church Family,
I want to send a Special Thanks to everyone who
helped me meet my $350.00
goal for Relay for Life
Blessings,
Marilyn Borso
The 2015 Directories
are in! You will be finding them in your
church mailbox soon.
Just a reminder….there
are a couple sign-up
sheets on the ledge at
the office window. Coffee Fellowship & Summer Moments Please
look at your calendar
and sign up!
Thank you,
for your Reminder being late. I promise you it
could not be helped.
Kim
“Now Abide
Faith, Hope,
Love, These
three, But The
Greatest
Of
These
Is
Love.”(1Corinthians 13:13)
I was up at Huroc
Park for the Relay for Life
walk last month. My wife
did the walking, and I
stayed by our church tent
and helped sell snacks to the
walkers. A young woman
walked by and she had on a
t-shirt that said “Love Is
For Losers.” Maybe she
thought it was clever or provocative, even funny.
Or perhaps she had
been hurt by a relationship
and pulled away from others
rather than risk being hurt
again. Either way the Tshirt got me thinking. Is love
for losers? The fact is, when
we love we take risks. People could very well hurt us,
disappoint us, or even leave
us. Love can lead to loss.
The Bible, though,
challenges to higher ground
in loving others. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul describes
what it means to live out
God’s kind of love. The person who exercises Godly
love doesn't do so for personal benefit or gain but rather “Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all
things,
endures
all
things.” (Corinthians 13:7)
Why? Because Godly love
endures beyond life’s hurts
by pulling us relentlessly toward the never diminishing
care of the Father.
So perhaps love is for
losers— for it is in times of
loss and disappointment that
we need God the most. Even
in our struggles we know
that “Love never fails.” and
God’s love never fails.
Fifty more or Less will
meet again on September
28th. Watch the bulletin
& newsletter for more information.
Susie is working on planning
more events for this group. You
can help it grow, invite a friend
or neighbor!
John P. Borso
Meet Our Zone Captains
Opening & Closing ~ Sheryl W.
Crafts ~
Katie B.
Science ~
Karen V.
This group met on Sunday,
Michelle B.
June 28th and will meet
Music ~
Recreation ~
Tom S.
Story Time ~
Barb G.
Snack Time ~
Marilyn B.
Advertising ~
Crystal B.
Registration ~
John P. B.
again on July 26th.
We are looking for G-Force
100 Paper Plates , Small Bowls
Our Youth Group is not meeting
this month. They will be sharing
their time and talents with the
children of Flat Rock at
500 Napkins 10 Loaves Bread
The G– Force VBS!
Group Guides, Adult & Student.
Large jar Peanut Butter
Lg. Jar Jelly
Money Donations always needed.
Summer is here!
UMW will not meet in July
due to holiday, but we will
be helping the UMM with
the Rockwood Men's Home
picnic set for July 12th after worship service (Watch
for further info when it gets
closer.).
There is a Missionu
Study opportunity on July
18th in Milan at Marble
UMC if anyone is interested in attending. There are
scholarships available to
help cover the $30 cost ($35
after July 1st ), and we can
carpool. It is a "
sample day"
with info about all three
studies related to Latin
Am., Disabilities, and Spiritual growth. (A registration and scholarship application packet is on the
ledge by the Reading Program materials or you can
contact Connie Scheel, 734
-348-0261.)
The next monthly
meeting will be on Monday,
August 3rd at 7:00 P.M.
focusing on being good
stewards of God's abundant
gifts
--Learn
about
Welcoming a Sustainable
"
Future"and developing environmentally sound practices
--watch for further information as it gets closer to
August 3rd.
Summer is here!
UMM will not meet at our
home church for breakfast
on July 4th.
We are hosting our
annual picnic at the Rockwood Men’s Home 21511 N.
Huron River Drive Rockwood, MI 48173 on July 12th
immediately following our
worship service.
The Prayers & Squares Group
Will meet once a month for
the summer. If you or a loved
one needs a quilt, you may
request one by filling out a request form, located on the
Prayers & Squares bulletin
board and dropping it in the
offering plate, putting it the
secretary’s mail box, anyway
to get it to the office and will be
passed on to our wonderful
quilters.
Dear Church family,
It is time for an official spring/
summ er "chur ch cleaning" time. Why?...because we
will be reviewed for decluttering
in the near future.
The library is being de-cluttered,
the hall ladder moved; however, the Christmon tree has not
yet found a storage place.
We, the Trustees are requesting
that each committee clean/
organize their own "stuff"....and
tag or mark (very important)
what you would like to
keep. This is to be completed
by JULY 7th.
The Trustees, will then go
through the church and do the
final cleaning/ organization...discarding anything not
tagged/marked.
Thank you for your cooperation....we want to present
our church in a positive manner.
Fran Hampson
Trustee
Let's Invite Our Community
To A Cookout
Roy Griffith
3
Lara Dupras
6
Sandy Strall
6
Jerry Ward
7
Michelle Betway
9
Janice Cameron
14
Loretta Kraus
14
Maddox Robledo
14
Marilyn Hagood
16
Austin Pollard
19
Julia service
20
Victoria Jastrabek
22
Timothy Suemnick
24
Elenore Nieman
25
Warren Matthews
26
Brian Winsjansen
26
Jordan Pollard
28
Marilyn Borso
29
Wayne Phelps
30
We need every one to invite their neighbors, friends, and others
to a cookout starting at 6:30 pm on July 31st. The Praise Band
will be playing, we will have games for all ages (6:30 to 8:30),
and welcoming fellowship with all those attending. From 6:30
to 7:30 we will serve hot dogs and hamburgers from the grill.
Meat will be provided by the Evangelism Committee. Chips,
popcorn, lemonade, fruit punch and cookies will round out the
food offerings. Our goal is to celebrate a great Vacation Bible
School week, greet parents who cannot attend the VBS closing
at noon, and help our community to know First United Methodist Church as open and welcoming. We should be our community's church. Helping them know us as loving, caring and
serving people is a great start. The evening will end about 8:45
with a vesper service conducted by our Boy Scout Troop. We
need all of you to spread the work,
be there to help, celebrate our discipleship with all those around us.
Please plan to attend and become
active in our spreading God's love
to all.
Tom Seborowski
30
Your Evangelism Committee
Mel & Kathleen Brillowsky 14
Larry & Diana Edmondson 19
John Roger & Krista Borso 22
Dave & Pat Nichols
24