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September 7, 2008
Let no one feel like a stranger here. We all have the same Creator, who loves each of us unconditionally. Welcome, children of God! Greet one another joyfully.
MEN & BOYS RETREAT
Join us at our Annual Retreat on September 12–14, 2008 at Lake Louise for a Christian experience that will renew your spirit.
The featured speaker this year will be Rock Campbell, who serves as Central Michigan Area Director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Rock is a graduate of CMU with a BS in Education He has been married to his wife of 32 years, Peggy, and they make their home in Hudsonville, MI. Living Truth II featuring Elroy & Tammie Kosters, will lead us in music and singing!
If you know a young man age 8 or over, bring him with you…or invite a friend! Money is available to help cover the cost of any youth attending. For more information, contact Mark Hahn (620-4316).
Today is National Grandparents Day!
Thank God for each of you.
SUNDAY SCHOOL KICK-OFF
Today! ~ 9:00 am
Weekly Faith Lessons for children & youth
This Month in Sunday School
(Faithweaver lessons for age 3 - grade 6)
9/7 God Creates the World (Genesis 1:1-2:3)
9/14 God Creates Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:4-22)
9/21 Adam and Eve Sin (Genesis 3:1-24)
9/28 Cain Kills Abel (Genesis 4:1-16)
Sunday School is a wonderful place for kids to begin their life-long spiritual journey!
All classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Age 2 & 3 Learn & Play Nursery
Age 4, 5, K Traci Massar & Karen Kinney Room 3
Grades 1, 2, 3 Julie Armstrong Room 2
Grades 4, 5, 6 Kelly & Jerry Masley Room 1
Grades 7 & 8 Julia Rice ARK
High School Pat Wright Youth Room (new location- off ARK)
BIBLE PRESENTATION
Each year our church family presents Bibles to our three year olds, second graders, and seventh graders. These students will receive their Bibles today during the 10:15 worship service.
REAL LIFE – REAL FAITH
40 Days of Getting It Together – a Fall Study for Our Church
September 14 – October 26
This 40-day study is based on an exciting short movie series produced by Nooma Films. The theme of each week will be introduced in Sunday worship with small-group discussions held at various times throughout the week. This will be supported by short daily Bible readings.
Three main components of this study:
~Worship (6 Sundays)
~Small Group Discussion (6 meetings)
~Daily Bible Reading (40 days)
We will be wrestling with questions like:
~Does God love us even in our failure?
~Why do bad things happen to us?
~What does Jesus teach us about grief?
~Does it matter what others think about us?
~Does God answer prayer?
~Can "things" make us happy?
We hope that everyone finds this time of reflection and interaction vital to their spiritual journey.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! We are looking for volunteers for our DC4K,(DivorceCare for Kids), program. If you can read a story, help with crafts, watch a video drama, help with exercises or workbooks, and have compassion for hurting children, we need you to help us. All supplies are provided including snacks. Training sessions are provided as well.
We will begin on September 17, meeting on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 pm at AUMC. For more information contact Bobbi Price.
UMW NEWS
It’s that time again – all are welcome to enjoy a great lunch at noon on Thursday, September 11, in the parlor and then listen to Renee Hahn share about the Mission work camp experience in Birmingham, AL. Make your reservation by Monday, Sept. 8.
Annual District Celebration; St. Louis UMC, Sat., Sept. 20, 9a.m.-3pm Theme; "I Have Called You by Name -- You are Mine"
Keynote speaker -- Rev. John Boley (from Mt. Pleasant 1st UMC) "When Walls Destroy Lives -- an Up-date on Israel/Palestine"; DOVE Award recipients are recognized.
CALENDAR DINNER
Don’t forget to save Wednesday, October 29, for the Calendar Dinner! The hostesses are busy planning their table decorations, the menu is being finalized, and the UMW are all “a-buzz” about this annual event! You won’t want to miss out on a very special evening. To volunteer or for more information see Julie Armstrong or Linda Darrow.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE BEGINS THIS WEEK!
Why not leave the cooking to someone else once a week, socialize with friends during supper, and know that the children are properly supervised in the ARK…and it happens every Wednesday night Dinner is served from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. Chancel Choir rehearses at 7:00 p.m. Childcare is available all evening.
The menu for September 10 is Marinated chicken, redskin potatoes, glazed carrots, salad bar, cheese pizza, and cake.
COMING SOON…
DIVORCED ? SEPARATED?
FIND HELP AT DIVORCECARE
DivorceCare is a special 13 week seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. DivorceCare is a special 13 week seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. This group will begin meeting on Wed., Sept. 17th. For more information call the office (463-4305).
DC4K - DivorceCare for Kids!
If you know a child hurting because of divorce, bring him or her to DivorceCare for Kids, a special place for kids ages 5-12 to find help and healing. At our weekly DC4K group, kids make friends with other kids who understand what it feels like when parents get divorced. We will begin meeting on Sept. 17th. For more information call the church office (463-4305).
SPECIAL DATES – Plan now!
September 2008
Sept. 8 Vision Team meeting
Sept. 12-14 Men & Boys Retreat
Sept. 14 Kick-off of 40 Days of “Getting It Together”!
Sept. 20 UMW District Celebration at St. Louis UMC
October 2008
Oct. 5 CROP Walk
Oct. 9-12 Women’s Emmaus Walk at AUMC
Oct. 11 Confirmation trip to Grand Rapids
Oct. 26 Charge Conference
Oct. 29 Calendar Dinner
PRAYERS AND SQUARES: Prayer Quilt Ministry
If you would like to request a Prayer Quilt for someone in special need of our congregation's prayers, you may call Julia Rice at 463-3814 or e-mail her at juliapr@charter.net.
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE PERSONS IN YOUR PRAYERS
(Names in bold are new additions)
Wilma Brown Vesta Mapes Gordon & Dorothy Grant Doris Walsh Betty Peters Joan Kidd
Zoe Hedrick and family John Lang Ethan Smith (baby)
Joyce Marcy Natalie Elliot Gordon Holbein
Grace Humphrey John Eisenberger Charles Llewellyn
Evelyn Nienhuis
Jan Finucane, our WNA cook, and her family at the loss of her mother
Pauline Bullard, our Christian neighbor fighting cancer (Gary Shirely)
Stephanie Lion, sister of Daryl (Sandy) Koch; undiagnosed illness
Diana Hug, friend of Ed & Traci Massar, health problems
Kimberly Day, 32 year old niece of Ann Ames recently diagnosed with cancer
Bobbie Miller-Reed, daughter of Cookie Needham
Tony Emery, grandson of Ruth Sparks and nephew of Judy King
Cindy Van Horn and family
Tori Rogers, granddaughter of Jerry & Donna Rogers
Pat Turner, a friend of Gary Shirely
Kali Pung-swimming accident
Robert Rasinski – son-in-law of Joyce Marcy
Please pray that the non-custodial parent of a couple of our church children will have a change of heart and come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Bud Zerbe, father of Dave Zerbe.
Our Nation’s Leaders, those in the Armed Forces and leaders around the world.
OTHER PRAYERS
COMMUNION TABLE FLOWERS
Sept. 28, and the month of October are some of the dates available if you are interested in providing flowers in memory of or in honor of someone. Another way to remember or honor your loved one is to help sponsor students at the Congo Seminary in Mulunguishi, Africa. Our congregation has been supporting this vital mission ministry for a few years. The cost is $15.00 per Sunday and the name(s) of the ones being honored or memorialized will be printed in the Bulletin for the Sunday of your choice. If you choose to have fresh flowers, please feel free to take the flower arrangement home with you after the 2nd service. Please call the church office (463-4305) if you would like to participate in this ministry.
LAST WEEK BY THE NUMBERS – August 31, 2008
Financial Receipts: $2,111.66
Some Financial Highlights:
Loose Offering $76.55
Unified Giving $1,831.50*
Elevator $76.00
Wednesday Night Alive $24.00
Misc. $103.61
*The finance and stewardship team would like you to know we need to average $4,300 per week in Unified Giving to meet this year’s projected expenses.
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY – Sept. 14, 2008
Romans 8:38-39; John 4:1-30; Romans 5:6-8; Romans 8:31-39;
Ephesians 2:1-6; Luke 15; Matthew 22:1-14
Bring your Bibles and follow along as the Scripture is read.
OUR WEEK TOGETHER
Today
8:00 a.m. Early worship
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:15 a.m. Celebration Worship
1:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
9:30 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Monday
10:00 a.m. Prayers & Squares
7:00 p.m. Vision Team Meeting
Tuesday
7:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Wednesday
5:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Alive
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday
12:00 p.m. UMW Luncheon
4:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Friday Men & Boys Retreat
7:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Saturday Men & Boys Retreat
8:00 a.m. Emmaus Walk leaders meeting
Next Sunday Men & Boys Retreat
8:00 a.m. Early Worship
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:15 a.m. Celebration Worship
11:30 a.m. Methodist Musicians Rehearsal
August 24, 2008
Welcome everyone! May God open our hearts so love can come forth – love for God and love for one another! Rejoice! We’re with the Lord.
Labor Day Weekend at Lakeview Campground
Come spend the day on Sunday, August 31st!
Swim, go for a boat or paddleboat ride, or just plain relax in the sun. Potluck dinner @ 5:30 p.m. at our church campsite.
Directions: M-46 W to Hillman Rd. North on Hillman to Cutler Rd. Campground on the right side. Go to the stop sign inside the campground. Turn right at next corner and our campsites are across from the pavilion in Area 2. Contact Renee Hahn for more information. (989)620-4317.
UMW NEWS - Plan now!
It’s that time again – all are welcome to enjoy a great lunch at noon on Thursday, September 11, in the parlor and then listen to Renee Hahn share about the Mission work camp experience in Birmingham, AL. Make your reservation by Monday, Sept. 8.
Annual District Celebration; St. Louis UMC, Sat., Sept. 20, 9a.m.-3pm Theme; "I Have Called You by Name -- You are Mine"
Keynote speaker -- Rev. John Boley (from Mt. Pleasant 1st UMC) "When Walls Destroy Lives -- an Up-date on Israel/Palestine"; DOVE Award recipients are recognized.
DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS
We are looking for volunteers for our DC4K,(DivorceCare for Kids), program. If you can read a story, help with crafts, watch a video drama, help with exercises or workbooks, and have compassion for hurting children, we need you to help us. All supplies are provided including snacks. Training sessions are provided as well.
We will begin on September 17, meeting on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 pm at AUMC. For more information contact Bobbi Price @ 989-576-0561 or bjpcotk@toast.net.
WANTED: Cookie makers!!
Approximately 1,000 bicyclists will be riding through Alma on Thursday,
August 28 as part of the annual DALMAC (Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw) bike ride. Riverside Park is the location for this rest stop.
Alma Action Association provides complimentary snacks and beverages. Bananas, apples, chips, cookies, Gatorade and water are provided. Items are purchased which are not donated. Bikers LOVE homemade cookies. And, we all know that church women make the best cookies.
If you are willing to make a dozen or two or six, or any amount, it would be greatly appreciated. Bring your contribution to the Chamber of Commerce office (at 110 W. Superior St.) sometime Tues. or Wed., Aug. 26-27. If you have any questions, please call the chamber office at 463-5525 or Linda at 989-763-8750.
MEN & BOYS RETREAT
Join us at our Annual Retreat on September 12–14, 2008 at Lake Louise for a Christian experience that will renew your spirit.
The featured speaker this year will be Rock Campbell, who serves as Central Michigan Area Director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Rock is a graduate of CMU with a BS in Education He has been married to his wife of 32 years, Peggy, and they make their home in Hudsonville, MI. Living Truth II featuring Elroy & Tammie Kosters, will lead us in music and singing!
If you know a young man age 8 or over, bring him with you…or invite a friend! Money is available to help cover the cost of any youth attending. For more information, contact Mark Hahn (620-4316).
WOMEN’S EMMAUS WALK TO BE HELD @ AUMC!
Alma United Methodist Church is excited to host an Emmaus Walk for Women on October 9 (Thurs.) – October 12 (Sun.)! Some of the ladies from our own church have been participants and/or leaders in past walks and been blessed by the experience! We are grateful for the opportunity to host this event. Please keep the leaders in your prayers as they are even now preparing for this, as well as the women who will be participating! May God’s blessing be experienced by each one.
What I want is, not to possess a faith,
but to have a faith that shall possess me.”
~Charles Kingsley
PRAYERS AND SQUARES: Prayer Quilt Ministry
If you would like to request a Prayer Quilt for someone in special need of our congregation's prayers, you may call Julia Rice at 463-3814 or e-mail her at juliapr@charter.net.
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE PERSONS IN YOUR PRAYERS
(Names in bold are new additions)
Wilma Brown Vesta Mapes Gordon & Dorothy Grant Doris Walsh Betty Peters Joan Kidd
Zoe Hedrick and family John Lang Ethan Smith (baby)
Joyce Marcy Natalie Elliot Gordon Holbein
Grace Humphrey John Eisenberger Charles Llewellyn
Evelyn Nienhuis
Pauline Bullard, our Christian neighbor fighting cancer (Gary Shirely)
Stephanie Lion, sister of Daryl (Sandy) Koch; undiagnosed illness
Diana Hug, friend of Ed & Traci Massar, health problems
Kimberly Day, 32 year old niece of Ann Ames recently diagnosed with cancer
Bobbie Miller-Reed, daughter of Cookie Needham
Tony Emery, grandson of Ruth Sparks and nephew of Judy King
Cindy Van Horn and family
Tori Rogers, granddaughter of Jerry & Donna Rogers
Pat Turner, a friend of Gary Shirely
Kali Pung-swimming accident
Robert Rasinski – son-in-law of Joyce Marcy
Please pray that the non-custodial parent of a couple of our church children will have a change of heart and come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Bud Zerbe, father of Dave Zerbe.
Our Nation’s Leaders, those in the Armed Forces and leaders around the world.
OTHER PRAYERS
COMMUNION TABLE FLOWERS
Sept. 7, Sept. 21 and Sept. 28 are some of the dates available if you are interested in providing flowers in memory of or in honor of someone. Another way to remember or honor your loved one is to help sponsor students at the Congo Seminary in Mulunguishi, Africa. Our congregation has been supporting this vital mission ministry for a few years. The cost is $15.00 per Sunday and the name(s) of the ones being honored or memorialized will be printed in the Bulletin for the Sunday of your choice. If you choose to have fresh flowers, please feel free to take the flower arrangement home with you after the 2nd service. Please call the church office (463-4305) if you would like to participate in this ministry.
LAST WEEK BY THE NUMBERS – August 17, 2008
Financial Receipts: $2,613.27
Some Financial Highlights:
Loose Offering $32.60
Unified Giving $2,065.50*
Elevator $271.00
Vacation Bible School $222.36
Sound System $15.00
Misc. $6.81
*The finance and stewardship team would like you to know we need to average $4,300 per week in Unified Giving to meet this year’s projected expenses.
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY – Aug. 31, 2008
Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c (UMH 828);
Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28
Bring your Bibles and follow along as the Scripture is read.
OUR WEEK TOGETHER
Today
9:00 a.m. Early worship in the park
10:15 a.m. Celebration Worship
1:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
9:30 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Monday
Tuesday
7:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Wednesday
8:00 a.m. Project Fresh
Thursday
4:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Friday
7:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Saturday
8:00 a.m. Emmaus Walk meeting
Next Sunday
9:00 a.m. Last worship in park service!
10:15 a.m. Celebration Worship
SPECIAL DATES – Plan now!
August 2008
Aug. 29-9/1 Family Camp at Lakeview Campground
Aug. 31 Last Worship in Park service
September 2008
Sept. 1 Labor Day; Office Closed
Sept. 3 Wednesday Night Alive begins
Sept. 12
August 17, 2008
We extend the right hand of fellowship to all who’ve come to worship the Lord. May God’s love be very real to us all!
UMM STEAK DINNER
The annual summer steak dinner hosted by the United Methodist Men is Thursday, August 21st from 5 – 7:30 p.m.; $10.00 per dinner. Meal includes steak, baked potato, corn-on-the-cob, coleslaw, fresh vegetables, drink and dessert.
The profits will be used for the Methodist Men’s mission projects.
Labor Day Weekend at Lakeview Campground
Come spend the day on Sunday, August 31st!
Swim, go for a boat or paddleboat ride, or just plain relax in the sun. Potluck dinner @ 5:30 p.m. at our church campsite.
Directions: M-46 W to Hillman Rd. North on Hillman to Cutler Rd. Campground on the right side. Go to the stop sign inside the campground. Turn right at next corner and our campsites are across from the pavilion in Area 2. Contact Renee Hahn for more information. (989)620-4317.
‘TWAS THE DAY AFTER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
‘Twas the day after Bible school and all over town,
With a sigh of relief, we all settled down.
Out to the golf course goes Dad in his cap,
And home in the bedroom Mom’s taking a nap.
Gone Linda, gone Brenda, gone David and Johnny,
Gone Margie, and Mary, and Ronnie and Donnie.
Gone stories, and puppets, and songs in the air,
Gone paint under fingernails and paste in the hair.
Rest sweetly, dear workers, and wake with good cheer,
For Bible school won’t come again for a year.
As they drifted off, I heard them exclaim:
“It was worth all the hard work and we’d do it again!”
WANTED: Cookie makers!!
Approximately 1,000 bicyclists will be riding through Alma on Thursday,
August 28 as part of the annual DALMAC (Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw) bike ride. Riverside Park is the location for this rest stop.
Alma Action Association provides complimentary snacks and beverages. Bananas, apples, chips, cookies, Gatorade and water are provided. Items are purchased which are not donated. Bikers LOVE homemade cookies. And, we all know that church women make the best cookies.
If you are willing to make a dozen or two or six, or any amount, it would be greatly appreciated. Bring your contribution to the Chamber of Commerce office (at 110 W. Superior St.) sometime Tues. or Wed., Aug. 26-27. If you have any questions, please call the chamber office at 463-5525 or Linda at 989-763-8750.
MEN & BOYS RETREAT
Join us at our Annual Retreat on September 12–14, 2008 at Lake Louise for a Christian experience that will renew your spirit.
The featured speaker this year will be Rock Campbell, who serves as Central Michigan Area Director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Rock is a graduate of CMU with a BS in Education He has been married to his wife of 32 years, Peggy, and they make their home in Hudsonville, MI. Living Truth II featuring Elroy & Tammie Kosters, will lead the music and singing!
If you know a young man age 8 or over, bring him with you…or invite a friend! Money is available to help cover the cost of any youth attending. For more information, contact Mark Hahn (620-4316).
DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS
We are looking for volunteers for our DC4K, (DivorceCare for Kids), program. If you can read a story, help with crafts, watch a video drama, help with exercises or workbooks, and have compassion for hurting children, we need you to help us. All supplies are provided including snacks. Training sessions are provided as well.
We will begin on September 17, meeting on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 pm at AUMC. For more information contact Bobbi Price @ 989-576-0561 or bjpcotk@toast.net.
A little boy opened the big family Bible. He was fascinated as he fingered through the old pages. Suddenly, something fell out of the Bible. He picked up the object and looked at it. What he saw was an old leaf that had been pressed in between the pages. “Mama, look what I found,” the boy called out. “What have you got there, dear?” With astonishment in the young boy’s voice, he answered, “I think it’s Adam’s underwear!”
PRAYERS AND SQUARES: Prayer Quilt Ministry
If you would like to request a Prayer Quilt for someone in special need of our congregation's prayers, you may call Julia Rice at 463-3814 or
e-mail her at juliapr@charter.net.
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE PERSONS IN YOUR PRAYERS
(Names in bold are new additions)
Wilma Brown Vesta Mapes Gordon & Dorothy Grant Doris Walsh Betty Peters Joan Kidd
Zoe Hedrick and family John Lang Ethan Smith (baby)
Joyce Marcy Natalie Elliot Gordon Holbein
Grace Humphrey John Eisenberger Charles Llewellyn
Evelyn Nienhuis
Pauline Bullard, our Christian neighbor fighting cancer (Gary Shirely)
Stephanie Lion, sister of Daryl (Sandy) Koch; undiagnosed illness
Diana Hug, friend of Ed & Traci Massar, health problems
Kimberly Day, 32 year old niece of Ann Ames recently diagnosed with cancer
Bobbie Miller-Reed, daughter of Cookie Needham
Tony Emery, grandson of Ruth Sparks and nephew of Judy King
Cindy Van Horn and family
Tori Rogers, granddaughter of Jerry & Donna Rogers
Pat Turner, a friend of Gary Shirely
Kali Pung-swimming accident
Robert Rasinski – son-in-law of Joyce Marcy
Please pray that the non-custodial parent of a couple of our church children will have a change of heart and come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Bud Zerbe, father of Dave Zerbe.
Our Nation’s Leaders, those in the Armed Forces and leaders around the world.
OTHER PRAYERS
COMMUNION TABLE FLOWERS
Sept. 7, Sept. 21 and Sept. 28 are some of the dates available if you are interested in providing flowers in memory of or in honor of someone. Another way to remember or honor your loved one is to help sponsor students at the Congo Seminary in Mulunguishi, Africa. Our congregation has been supporting this vital mission ministry for a few years. The cost is $15.00 per Sunday and the name(s) of the ones being honored or memorialized will be printed in the Bulletin for the Sunday of your choice. If you choose to have fresh flowers, please feel free to take the flower arrangement home with you after the 2nd service. Please call the church office (463-4305) if you would like to participate in this ministry.
LAST WEEK BY THE NUMBERS – August 10, 2008
Financial Receipts: $3,764.00
Some Financial Highlights:
Loose Offering $60.00
Unified Giving $3,002.00*
Elevator $221.00
Congo Seminary Scholarship $30.00
Ministry Shares $80.00
Youth Work Camp $250.00
Misc. $121.00
*The finance and stewardship team would like you to know we need to average $4,300 per week in Unified Giving to meet this year’s projected expenses.
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY – Aug. 24, 2008
Exodus 1:8-2:10; Psalm 124 (UMH 846);
Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20
Bring your Bibles and follow along as the Scripture is read.
OUR WEEK TOGETHER
Today
9:00 a.m. Early worship in the park
10:15 a.m. Celebration Worship
1:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
9:30 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Monday
Tuesday
7:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Wednesday
8:00 a.m. Project Fresh
Thursday
4:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
5:00 p.m. UMM Steak Fry
Friday
7:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Saturday
8:00 a.m. Emmaus Walk meeting
Next Sunday
9:00 a.m. Early worship in park
10:15 a.m. Celebration Worship
SPECIAL DATES – Plan now!
August 2008
Aug. 21 UMM Steak Fry
Aug. 29-9/1 Family Camp at Lakeview Campground
Aug. 31 Last Worship in Park service
September 2008
Sept. 1 Labor Day; Office Closed
Sept. 3 Wednesday Night Alive begins
Sept. 12-14 Men & Boys Retreat
August 17, 2008
We extend the right hand of fellowship to all who’ve come to worship the Lord. May God’s love be very real to us all!
UMM STEAK DINNER
The annual summer steak dinner hosted by the United Methodist Men is Thursday, August 21st from 5 – 7:30 p.m.; $10.00 per dinner. Meal includes steak, baked potato, corn-on-the-cob, coleslaw, fresh vegetables, drink and dessert.
The profits will be used for the Methodist Men’s mission projects.
Labor Day Weekend at Lakeview Campground
Come spend the day on Sunday, August 31st!
Swim, go for a boat or paddleboat ride, or just plain relax in the sun. Potluck dinner @ 5:30 p.m. at our church campsite.
Directions: M-46 W to Hillman Rd. North on Hillman to Cutler Rd. Campground on the right side. Go to the stop sign inside the campground. Turn right at next corner and our campsites are across from the pavilion in Area 2. Contact Renee Hahn for more information. (989)620-4317.
‘TWAS THE DAY AFTER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
‘Twas the day after Bible school and all over town,
With a sigh of relief, we all settled down.
Out to the golf course goes Dad in his cap,
And home in the bedroom Mom’s taking a nap.
Gone Linda, gone Brenda, gone David and Johnny,
Gone Margie, and Mary, and Ronnie and Donnie.
Gone stories, and puppets, and songs in the air,
Gone paint under fingernails and paste in the hair.
Rest sweetly, dear workers, and wake with good cheer,
For Bible school won’t come again for a year.
As they drifted off, I heard them exclaim:
“It was worth all the hard work and we’d do it again!”
WANTED: Cookie makers!!
Approximately 1,000 bicyclists will be riding through Alma on Thursday,
August 28 as part of the annual DALMAC (Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw) bike ride. Riverside Park is the location for this rest stop.
Alma Action Association provides complimentary snacks and beverages. Bananas, apples, chips, cookies, Gatorade and water are provided. Items are purchased which are not donated. Bikers LOVE homemade cookies. And, we all know that church women make the best cookies.
If you are willing to make a dozen or two or six, or any amount, it would be greatly appreciated. Bring your contribution to the Chamber of Commerce office (at 110 W. Superior St.) sometime Tues. or Wed., Aug. 26-27. If you have any questions, please call the chamber office at 463-5525 or Linda at 989-763-8750.
MEN & BOYS RETREAT
Join us at our Annual Retreat on September 12–14, 2008 at Lake Louise for a Christian experience that will renew your spirit.
The featured speaker this year will be Rock Campbell, who serves as Central Michigan Area Director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Rock is a graduate of CMU with a BS in Education He has been married to his wife of 32 years, Peggy, and they make their home in Hudsonville, MI. Living Truth II featuring Elroy & Tammie Kosters, will lead the music and singing!
If you know a young man age 8 or over, bring him with you…or invite a friend! Money is available to help cover the cost of any youth attending. For more information, contact Mark Hahn (620-4316).
DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS
We are looking for volunteers for our DC4K, (DivorceCare for Kids), program. If you can read a story, help with crafts, watch a video drama, help with exercises or workbooks, and have compassion for hurting children, we need you to help us. All supplies are provided including snacks. Training sessions are provided as well.
We will begin on September 17, meeting on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 pm at AUMC. For more information contact Bobbi Price @ 989-576-0561 or bjpcotk@toast.net.
A little boy opened the big family Bible. He was fascinated as he fingered through the old pages. Suddenly, something fell out of the Bible. He picked up the object and looked at it. What he saw was an old leaf that had been pressed in between the pages. “Mama, look what I found,” the boy called out. “What have you got there, dear?” With astonishment in the young boy’s voice, he answered, “I think it’s Adam’s underwear!”
PRAYERS AND SQUARES: Prayer Quilt Ministry
If you would like to request a Prayer Quilt for someone in special need of our congregation's prayers, you may call Julia Rice at 463-3814 or
e-mail her at juliapr@charter.net.
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE PERSONS IN YOUR PRAYERS
(Names in bold are new additions)
Wilma Brown Vesta Mapes Gordon & Dorothy Grant Doris Walsh Betty Peters Joan Kidd
Zoe Hedrick and family John Lang Ethan Smith (baby)
Joyce Marcy Natalie Elliot Gordon Holbein
Grace Humphrey John Eisenberger Charles Llewellyn
Evelyn Nienhuis
Pauline Bullard, our Christian neighbor fighting cancer (Gary Shirely)
Stephanie Lion, sister of Daryl (Sandy) Koch; undiagnosed illness
Diana Hug, friend of Ed & Traci Massar, health problems
Kimberly Day, 32 year old niece of Ann Ames recently diagnosed with cancer
Bobbie Miller-Reed, daughter of Cookie Needham
Tony Emery, grandson of Ruth Sparks and nephew of Judy King
Cindy Van Horn and family
Tori Rogers, granddaughter of Jerry & Donna Rogers
Pat Turner, a friend of Gary Shirely
Kali Pung-swimming accident
Robert Rasinski – son-in-law of Joyce Marcy
Please pray that the non-custodial parent of a couple of our church children will have a change of heart and come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Bud Zerbe, father of Dave Zerbe.
Our Nation’s Leaders, those in the Armed Forces and leaders around the world.
OTHER PRAYERS
COMMUNION TABLE FLOWERS
Sept. 7, Sept. 21 and Sept. 28 are some of the dates available if you are interested in providing flowers in memory of or in honor of someone. Another way to remember or honor your loved one is to help sponsor students at the Congo Seminary in Mulunguishi, Africa. Our congregation has been supporting this vital mission ministry for a few years. The cost is $15.00 per Sunday and the name(s) of the ones being honored or memorialized will be printed in the Bulletin for the Sunday of your choice. If you choose to have fresh flowers, please feel free to take the flower arrangement home with you after the 2nd service. Please call the church office (463-4305) if you would like to participate in this ministry.
LAST WEEK BY THE NUMBERS – August 10, 2008
Financial Receipts: $3,764.00
Some Financial Highlights:
Loose Offering $60.00
Unified Giving $3,002.00*
Elevator $221.00
Congo Seminary Scholarship $30.00
Ministry Shares $80.00
Youth Work Camp $250.00
Misc. $121.00
*The finance and stewardship team would like you to know we need to average $4,300 per week in Unified Giving to meet this year’s projected expenses.
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY – Aug. 24, 2008
Exodus 1:8-2:10; Psalm 124 (UMH 846);
Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20
Bring your Bibles and follow along as the Scripture is read.
OUR WEEK TOGETHER
Today
9:00 a.m. Early worship in the park
10:15 a.m. Celebration Worship
1:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
9:30 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Monday
Tuesday
7:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Wednesday
8:00 a.m. Project Fresh
Thursday
4:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
5:00 p.m. UMM Steak Fry
Friday
7:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Saturday
8:00 a.m. Emmaus Walk meeting
Next Sunday
9:00 a.m. Early worship in park
10:15 a.m. Celebration Worship
SPECIAL DATES – Plan now!
August 2008
Aug. 21 UMM Steak Fry
Aug. 29-9/1 Family Camp at Lakeview Campground
Aug. 31 Last Worship in Park service
September 2008
Sept. 1 Labor Day; Office Closed
Sept. 3 Wednesday Night Alive begins
Sept. 12-14 Men & Boys Retreat
August 10, 2008
Welcome to worship! We offer respect and appreciation to all who’ve come to praise our Creator. Please offer your hand of friendship to those around you.
Vacation Bible School starts tomorrow!
Jerusalem Marketplace: Holy Land Adventure
Experience Jerusalem as Jesus did!
August 11-15, 2008! 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Registration available at the display in the narthex!
All kids, preschool age through 6th grade (completed), are invited to join the fun at Vacation Bible School!
The preschool children, we’ll be experiencing
“The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything” from Veggie Tales!
There will be a special presentation for both the congregation and those who participated throughout the week Friday night at 7 pm!
UMM STEAK DINNER
The annual summer steak dinner hosted by the United Methodist Men is coming this summer! Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 21st from 5 – 7:30 p.m.; $10.00 per dinner. Meal includes steak, baked potato, corn-on-the-cob, coleslaw, fresh vegetables, drink and dessert.
The profits will be used for the Methodist Men’s mission projects.
WANTED: Cookie makers!!
Approximately 1,000 bicyclists will be riding through Alma on Thursday,
August 28 as part of the annual DALMAC (Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw) bike ride. Riverside Park is the location for this rest stop.
Alma Action Association provides complimentary snacks and beverages. Bananas, apples, chips, cookies, Gatorade and water are provided. Items are purchased which are not donated. Bikers LOVE homemade cookies. And, we all know that church women make the best cookies.
If you are willing to make a dozen or two or six, or any amount, it would be greatly appreciated. Bring your contribution to the Chamber of Commerce office (at 110 W. Superior St.) sometime Tues. or Wed., Aug. 26-27. If you have any questions, please call the chamber office at 463-5525 or Linda at 989-763-8750.
Labor Day Weekend at Lakeview Campground
Come spend the day on Sunday, August 31st!
Swim, go for a boat or paddleboat ride, or just plain relax in the sun. Potluck dinner @ 5:30 p.m. at our church campsite.
Directions: M-46 W to Hillman Rd. North on Hillman to Cutler Rd. Campground on the right side. Go to the stop sign inside the campground. Turn right at next corner and our campsites are across from the pavilion in Area 2. Contact Renee Hahn for more information. (989)620-4317.
MEN & BOYS RETREAT
Join us at our Annual Retreat on September 12–14, 2008 at Lake Louise for a Christian experience that will renew your spirit.
The featured speaker this year will be Rock Campbell, who serves as Central Michigan Area Director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Rock is a graduate of CMU with a BS in Education He has been married to his wife of 32 years, Peggy, and they make their home in Hudsonville, MI. Living Truth II featuring Elroy & Tammie Kosters, will lead the music and singing!
If you know a young man age 8 or over, bring him with you…or invite a friend! Money is available to help cover the cost of any youth attending. For more information, contact Mark Hahn (620-4316).
LOOK WHO’S HAVING A BIRTHDAY!
Thelma Stacey will be turning 103 years young on September 5, 2008! Thelma has no family, but continues to live alone in the farmhouse that has belonged to her husband’s family for over 100 years! As a former member of the church and past organist here at AUMC as well, why not drop her a card and let her know you’re thinking of her on her special day! Her address is: 11190 W. Adams Rd., Riverdale, MI 48877.
DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS
We are looking for volunteers for our DC4K, (DivorceCare for Kids), program. If you can read a story, help with crafts, watch a video drama, help with exercises or workbooks, and have compassion for hurting children, we need you to help us. All supplies are provided including snacks. Training sessions are provided as well.
We would like to start our 13 week program in September, meeting on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 pm at AUMC. For more information contact Bobbi Price @ 989-576-0561 or bjpcotk@toast.net.
PRAYERS AND SQUARES: Prayer Quilt Ministry
If you would like to request a Prayer Quilt for someone in special need of our congregation's prayers, you may call Julia Rice at 463-3814 or
e-mail her at juliapr@charter.net.
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE PERSONS IN YOUR PRAYERS
(Names in bold are new additions)
Wilma Brown Vesta Mapes Gordon & Dorothy Grant Doris Walsh Betty Peters Joan Kidd
Zoe Hedrick and family John Lang Ethan Smith (baby)
Joyce Marcy Natalie Elliot Gordon Holbein
Grace Humphrey John Eisenberger Charles Llewellyn
Evelyn Nienhuis
Pauline Bullard, our Christian neighbor fighting cancer (Gary Shirely)
Stephanie Lion, sister of Daryl (Sandy) Koch; undiagnosed illness
Diana Hug, friend of Ed & Traci Massar, health problems
Kimberly Day, 32 year old niece of Ann Ames recently diagnosed with cancer
Bobbie Miller-Reed, daughter of Cookie Needham
Tony Emery, grandson of Ruth Sparks and nephew of Judy King
Cindy Van Horn and family
Tori Rogers, granddaughter of Jerry & Donna Rogers
Pat Turner, a friend of Gary Shirely
Kali Pung-swimming accident
Robert Rasinski – son-in-law of Joyce Marcy
Please pray that the non-custodial parent of a couple of our church children will have a change of heart and come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Bud Zerbe, father of Dave Zerbe.
Our Nation’s Leaders, those in the Armed Forces and leaders around the world.
OTHER PRAYERS
COMMUNION TABLE FLOWERS
Sept. 7, Sept. 21 and Sept. 28 are some of the dates available if you are interested in providing flowers in memory of or in honor of someone. Another way to remember or honor your loved one is to help sponsor students at the Congo Seminary in Mulunguishi, Africa. Our congregation has been supporting this vital mission ministry for a few years. The cost is $15.00 per Sunday and the name(s) of the ones being honored or memorialized will be printed in the Bulletin for the Sunday of your choice. If you choose to have fresh flowers, please feel free to take the flower arrangement home with you after the 2nd service. Please call the church office (463-4305) if you would like to participate in this ministry.
LAST WEEK BY THE NUMBERS – August 3, 2008
Financial Receipts: $5,348.14
Some Financial Highlights:
Loose Offering $70.00
Unified Giving $4,709.50*
Elevator $451.00
Sound System $40.00
Ministry Shares $40.00
Vacation Bible School $20.00
Misc. $17.64
*The finance and stewardship team would like you to know we need to average $4,300 per week in Unified Giving to meet this year’s projected expenses.
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY – Aug. 17, 2008
Genesis 45:1-15; Psalm 133 (UMH 850);
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Matthew 15 (10-20) 21-28
Bring your Bibles and follow along as the Scripture is read.
OUR WEEK TOGETHER
Today
9:00 a.m. Early worship in the park
10:15 a.m. Celebration Worship
1:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
9:30 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
2:00 p.m. Emmaus Leadership Team meeting
Monday
9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School
Tuesday
9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School
7:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Wednesday
9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School
8:00 a.m. Project Fresh
Thursday
9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School
4:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Friday
9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School
7:00 p.m. VBS closing program
7:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Saturday
Next Sunday
9:00 a.m. Early worship in park
10:15 a.m. Celebration Worship
SPECIAL DATES – Plan now!
August 2008
Aug. 21 UMM Steak Fry
Aug. 29-9/1 Family Camp at Lakeview Campground
July 6, 2008
It’s our desire to be a warm, friendly congregation. Please take the time to get to know those around you. Your smile and outreached hand to others will be a blessing.
NEW ADDRESS for Charles Llewellyn!
Charles Llewellyn
Grand Rapids Home for Veterans
3000 Monroe Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Jim & Virginia Wishart, June 28, 1950 ~ 58 years together!
Bob & Cookie Needham, July 1, 1939 ~ 69 years together!
Vacation Bible School is coming to AUMC!
Jerusalem Marketplace: Holy Land Adventure
Experience Jerusalem as Jesus did!
August 10-15, 2008! 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Registration available online or at the display in the parlor!
All kids, preschool age through 6th grade (completed), are invited to join the fun at Vacation Bible School!
PRAYERS AND SQUARES: Prayer Quilt Ministry
If you would like to request a Prayer Quilt for someone in special need of our congregation's prayers, you may call Julia Rice at 463-3814 or e-mail her at juliapr@charter.net.
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE PERSONS IN YOUR PRAYERS
(Names in bold are new additions)
Wilma Brown Vesta Mapes Gordon & Dorothy Grant Doris Walsh Betty Peters Joan Kidd
Zoe Hedrick and family John Lang Ethan Smith (baby)
Joyce Marcy Natalie Elliot Gordon Holbein
Grace Humphrey John Eisenberger Charles Llewellyn
Evelyn Nienhuis
The family of Sue Gay, at her unexpected passing
Pauline Bullard, our Christian neighbor fighting cancer (Gary Shirely)
Stephanie Lion, sister of Daryl (Sandy) Koch; undiagnosed illness
Diana Hug, friend of Ed & Traci Massar, health problems
Kimberly Day, 32 year old niece of Ann Ames recently diagnosed with cancer
Bobbie Miller-Reed, daughter of Cookie Needham
Addison Koch, granddaughter of Sandy & Daryl Koch
Tony Emery, grandson of Ruth Sparks and nephew of Judy King
Cindy Van Horn and family
Tori Rogers, granddaughter of Jerry & Donna Rogers
Pat Turner, a friend of Gary Shirely
Kali Pung-swimming accident
Robert Rasinski – son-in-law of Joyce Marcy
Please pray that the non-custodial parent of a couple of our church children will have a change of heart and come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Bud Zerbe, father of Dave Zerbe.
Our Nation’s Leaders, those in the Armed Forces and leaders around the world.
OTHER PRAYERS
COMMUNION TABLE FLOWERS
July 20, August 10, 17, 24 and 31st are some the dates available if you are interested in providing flowers in memory of or in honor of someone. Another way to remember or honor your loved one is to help sponsor students at the Congo Seminary in Mulunguishi, Africa. Our congregation has been supporting this vital mission ministry for a few years. The cost is $15.00 per Sunday and the name(s) of the ones being honored or memorialized will be printed in the Bulletin for the Sunday of your choice. If you choose to have fresh flowers, please feel free to take the flower arrangement home with you after the 2nd service. Please call the church office (463-4305) if you would like to participate in this ministry.
LAST WEEK BY THE NUMBERS – June 29, 2008
Financial Receipts: $6,033.27
Some Financial Highlights:
Loose Offering $98.00
Unified Giving $2,334.00*
Elevator $196.00
Baby Bottle Boomerang (Pregnancy Services) $34.00
Parking Lot $3,000.00
Sound System $210.00
Ministry Shares $80.00
Misc. $81.27
*The finance and stewardship team would like you to know we need to average $4,300 per week in Unified Giving to meet this year’s projected expenses.
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY – July 13, 2008
Genesis 25:19-34; Psalm 119:105-112 or Psalm 25 (UMH 756);
Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Bring your Bibles and follow along as the Scripture is read.
OUR WEEK TOGETHER
Today
9:00 a.m. Early worship in the park
10:15 a.m. Celebration Worship
1:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
9:30 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Monday
10:00 a.m. Prayer Quilt group
Tuesday
6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts
6:30 p.m. Softball game
7:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
7:30 p.m. Softball game
Wednesday
8:00 a.m. Project Fresh
Thursday
9:15 a.m. Mom & Tot playgroup
4:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
5:00 p.m. Girl Scouts
6:00 p.m. Gratiot County Players-Fellowship Hall
Friday
7:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Saturday Parlor in use
Next Sunday
9:00 a.m. Early worship in park
10:15 a.m. Celebration Worship
SPECIAL DATES – Plan now!
July 2008
July 4 Independence Day; Office Closed
July 13 Special Offering: Prison Ministry
July 27 Great Lakes Loons Baseball game
June 29, 2008
From wherever you’ve come, you are welcome in this church. Introduce yourself to people around you, and please make an effort to participate in upcoming church activities.
Following is a list of the students and the adults who left yesterday for the mission trip to Birmingham, Alabama. We ask for your prayers (physical, spiritual, emotional) as they prepare and look forward to this ministry opportunity.
Students
Mark Armstrong
Melissa Armstrong
Tom Finn
Matt Friedrick
Rachel Friedrick
Morgan Francis
Aaron Hahn
Jourdan Hagerman
Kallei Mapes
Kyle Mapes
Ethan Rice
Jared Shirely
Tara TenHave
Cyrus Zerbe
Adults
Tom Armstrong
Amy Everhart
Viki Everhart
Renee Hahn
Ed Massar
Ray Francis
Vacation Bible School is coming to AUMC!
Jerusalem Marketplace: Holy Land Adventure
Experience Jerusalem as Jesus did!
August 10-15, 2008! 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Registration available online or at the display in the parlor!
All kids, preschool age through 6th grade (completed), are invited to join the fun at Vacation Bible School!
VBS DECORATIONS
Market Place Leaders will need to contact Kallei Mapes at 463-4285 or 763-3375, by June 30th for directions on their job duties as well as when and how decorations will be done for the “Gathering” which will be in the Sanctuary of the week of VBS.
This year’s theme is Jerusalem Marketplace and each leader will decide how to decorate his or her own area. Start to think of ideas to make this year’s VBS the best ever!!
Also needed someone interested in putting the time and date of VBS on the big banner for the front of the church and help with hanging posters around town. Please call Lee Mapes at 463-4285.
Baby Bottle Boomerang
If you have not done so, please turn in your baby bottle with coin, cash or check to help support Pregnancy Services of Gratiot County. Thank you for your generous contributions totaling $411.00!
---Campaign liaison, Julie Armstrong
Our deepest sympathies are extended to Rich, Keegan, & Kelsey Gay and Dwight & Barb Gay at the unexpected passing of their wife, mother, and daughter-in-law, Sue, on Monday, June 23, 2008. The Funeral service will take place here at AUMC at 3:00 p.m. today, June 29, 2008! Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks.
IT’S SOFTBALL TIME AGAIN! The softball field is at the St. Louis Church of Christ on M46, just west of St. Louis. Please come out and support our team! For more information contact Ed Massar.
Game Schedule is posted on small house bulletin board in parlor!
GREAT LAKES LOONS ~ JOIN THE FLOCK!
July 27, 2008 ~ $8.50 per ticket (25 tickets available!)
Leave church parking lot @ 12:30 p.m. ~ Tailgate party @ 1:30 p.m.
Bring a dish to pass; hot dogs and hamburgers provided
Gametime @ 3:00 p.m. ~ Reserve your ticket NOW!
Sign up at the Small House bulletin board in the parlor.
For more information see Mark Hahn or call 681-4280
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
John Adams, who became America’s second president, was so elated when the United States was about to celebrate independence from England that he wrote”
“It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.”
ENJOY YOUR FREEDOM
Because many Americans have never known other circumstances, it’s easy to take our liberties for granted. The Israelites knew firsthand the oppression of slavery. Yet when God finally led them out of Egypt, they had problems adjusting to their newfound freedom. Fearful and rebellious, the Israelites grumbled against their leaders, Moses and Aaron, saying they would’ve been better off as slaves in Egypt.
Our freedom as Christians cost Jesus his life. But we, too, often find it easier to fall back into sinful habits. In Galatians 5:1, Paul offers this encouragement: “For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery” (NRSV).
We’re no longer bound by sin and death. That “independence” is worth celebrating every day!
SPECIAL DATES
June 2008
June 29-July 5 Youth Work Camp in Birmingham, AL
July 2008
July 4 Independence Day; Office Closed
July 13 Special Offering: Prison Ministry
July 27 Great Lakes Loons Baseball game
PRAYERS AND SQUARES: Prayer Quilt Ministry
If you would like to request a Prayer Quilt for someone in special need of our congregation's prayers, you may call Julia Rice at 463-3814 or e-mail her at juliapr@charter.net.
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE PERSONS IN YOUR PRAYERS
(Names in bold are new additions)
Wilma Brown Vesta Mapes Gordon & Dorothy Grant Doris Walsh Betty Peters Joan Kidd
Zoe Hedrick and family John Lang Ethan Smith (baby)
Joyce Marcy Natalie Elliot Gordon Holbein
Grace Humphrey John Eisenberger Charles Llewellyn
Evelyn Nienhuis
The family of Sue Gay, at her unexpected passing
Pauline Bullard, our Christian neighbor fighting cancer (Gary Shirely)
Stephanie Lion, sister of Daryl (Sandy) Koch; undiagnosed illness
Diana Hug, friend of Ed & Traci Massar, health problems
Nancy Snell and Tina McIntosh, sisters-in-law of Pat Wright
Kimberly Day, 32 year old niece of Ann Ames recently diagnosed with cancer
Marian Grandy, sister of Jean Shaw
Jan Finucane’s mother; daughter and unborn baby in CO
Bobbie Miller-Reed, daughter of Cookie Needham
Addison Koch, granddaughter of Sandy & Daryl Koch
Tony Emery, grandson of Ruth Sparks and nephew of Judy King
Cindy Van Horn and family
Tori Rogers, granddaughter of Jerry & Donna Rogers
Pat Turner, a friend of Gary Shirely
Kali Pung-swimming accident
Robert Rasinski – son-in-law of Joyce Marcy
Please pray that the non-custodial parent of a couple of our church children will have a change of heart and come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Bud Zerbe, father of Dave Zerbe.
Our Nation’s Leaders, those in the Armed Forces and leaders around the world.
OTHER PRAYERS
COMMUNION TABLE FLOWERS
July 6 and July 20 are some the dates available if you are interested in providing flowers in memory of or in honor of someone. Another way to remember or honor your loved one is to help sponsor students at the Congo Seminary in Mulunguishi, Africa. Our congregation has been supporting this vital mission ministry for a few years. The cost is $15.00 per Sunday and the name(s) of the ones being honored or memorialized will be printed in the Bulletin for the Sunday of your choice. If you choose to have fresh flowers, please feel free to take the flower arrangement home with you after the 2nd service. Please call the church office (463-4305) if you would like to participate in this ministry.
LAST WEEK BY THE NUMBERS – June 15, 2008
Financial Receipts: $3,991.80
Some Financial Highlights:
Loose Offering $38.00
Unified Giving $2,660.50*
Elevator $282.00
Baby Bottle Boomerang (Pregnancy Services) $303.00
Family Camp $204.00
Sound System $410.00
Ministry Shares $40.00
Misc. $54.30
*The finance and stewardship team would like you to know we need to average $4,300 per week in Unified Giving to meet this year’s projected expenses.
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY – July 6, 2008
Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Psalm 45:10-17 or Psalm 72 (UMH 795);
Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Bring your Bibles and follow along as the Scripture is read.
OUR WEEK TOGETHER
Today
9:00 a.m. Early worship in the park
10:15 a.m. Celebration Worship
1:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
9:30 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
3:00 p.m. Funeral for Sue Gay at AUMC
Monday
10:00 a.m. Prayer Quilt group
7:30 p.m. Softball game
Tuesday
6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts
7:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Wednesday
8:00 a.m. Project Fresh
Thursday
9:15 a.m. Mom & Tot playgroup
4:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
5:00 p.m. Girl Scouts
Friday Happy 4th of July!
7:00 p.m. AUMC service on TV Channel 3
Saturday
Next Sunday
9:00 a.m. Early worship in park
10:15 a.m. Celebration Worship
JUNE 22, 2008
Whoever you are, God loves you. Therefore, we celebrate your presence in God’s house. Please honor us by signing the attendance book. Also, please extend your hand in friendship to those around you. Welcome!
CONFIRMATION CAMP
The following kids will be kicking off their year-long adventure in their Confirmation experience by heading to camp at Wesley Woods today. They will be figuring out who Christ is in their personal discipleship journey when at times it may seem pretty much impossible! They will do this through various types of activities such as music and worship, boating, swimming, crazy games, Bible study time, outdoor cooking, crafts and the list goes on! Please keep them and the staff in your prayers!
Jacob Adams
Andrea Armstrong
Alek Borrello
Danielle Francis
Evan Masley
Trevor Rice
Anna Shirely
Adults:
Pat Wright
Pastor Phil
