Romeo United Methodist Church

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1 The Grapevine January 2019 This Month s Events New Year s Day January 1 Reverend Trevor Herm, Pastor Romeo United Methodist Church Church Office: Church Fax: Anne Wilber, Church Secretary Cynthia Forsgren, Choir Director Linda Schenburn, Christian Education Kari Reid, Treasurer Ed LaLonde, Praise Band Hannah Engwall, Youth Director The GRAPEVINE is published monthly. The intention is to communicate and promote the entire program of the Romeo United Methodist Church to members and friends. Your articles, comments and suggestions are welcome. The editor reserves the right to edit content and space as required. Linda Eastman, Editor Phone: lindakeastman@aol.com Wesley Challenge January 6 UMW Reading Program January 9 Square/Line Dance January 19 Romeo United Methodist Church Page 1

2 Pastor s Paragraphs As we begin a new year together as the church, let me offer some suggestions for ways that you can grow in your spiritual walk. Make a plan for reading the Bible in the coming year. You don t have to read the whole Bible but decide on a plan that meets your needs. There are several plans available on the Back to the Bible website. Make a plan for your prayer time. Develop a list of people or concerns you can be praying for on a daily basis. Make a list of people you can be nurturing in their spiritual journey. Pick a project or mission in the church where you could become more involved. Ask God what area in your life He would like you to focus on (serving, visiting, comforting, encouraging, teaching, helping). Jan 6, 13, and 20 th, I will be leading a class called The John Wesley Challenge, in which we will looking at 21 questions that John Wesley used to ask his followers to answer to help with their spiritual growth. This will be a light, but also challenging, chance to see how we can become more committed followers of Jesus. We will meet Sunday evenings from 6 to 7. Books are available in the church office. Hope you can join us. Pastor Trevor NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY!! Come and join in a fun evening of games and fellowship. Bring your favorite game and finger food if you would like, the date is Monday, December 31st, the time is 6 p.m., and the place is Romeo UMC fellowship hall. Bring friends. We had a great time last New Year's Eve and this year will be just as fun. There is a sign up sheet in the lobby outside the fellowship hall. GOOD NEWS! SQUARE DANCE/LINE DANCE COMING SOON! Mark your calendars for January 19th from 6 to 8 p.m. Walt Zatorski will again be coming to teach us line dancing and more square dances. You don't have to know how to line dance or square dance. Walt will start out with basic steps. We had a great time at our last dance so come back for some more fun, or for those who didn't make the last dance, please join us. Bring family and friends. Cost is $5.00 (children 12 and under free). Snacks will be served. Space is limited to 64 people, so sign up soon. SAVE THE DATE February 24th at 5 p.m. we will be having a chili cook off and talent show. So start testing those new chili recipes and practicing your talent. There will be a sign up sheet in the lobby later in January. Romeo United Methodist Church Page 2

3 JANUARY VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE FELLOWSHIP TIME 6 th Dona and Larry Back, Helen and Ken Koss 13 th Mischele Makhlouf, Stella Wheeler 20 th Laurie Bennett, Sandy Edwards 27 th Lynn and Bob Bachholzky, Bev and Dave Lee \ LITURGIST SCHEDULE 9:00 A.M. Service GREETERS 6 th Cindie Wade and Brooke 13 th Kathy Loba, Stella Wheeler 20 th Ginny Powers, Sue Rhoads 27 th Judy and Craig Engwall COMMUNION STEWARDS January 6 - Pews SOUND BOARD 6 th Dave Beskin 13 th Claudia Royal 20 th Laurie Bennett 27 th Mischele Maklouf Worship Coordinator 9:00 Service 6 th Bob Stoner 13 th Janet Bauer 20 th Gwen Beskin 27 th Sue Coker 11:00 Service 6 th Steve Trenchemontagne 13 th Ellen Dennis 20 th Marty Rastigue 27 th Laurie Trenchemontagne 9:00 a.m. Laurie Bennett Mary Ann DeForest 11:00 a.m. Marty and Karen Rastigue Elaine Parr VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS 6 th Carol Herm 13 th Christian Goolsby 20 th Claudia Royal 27 th Judy Engwall Seasonal Flowers Mary Jo Hosler Baby Blanket Ministry Ilene Lock College Ministry Paula Groomes Fellowship Hour Becky Laseke Greeters Gayle Beitel Nursery Laura Salsido Sound Board Dave Beskin Ushers Craig Engwall Communion Marilyn Bracy NURSERY SCHEDULE 9:00 A.M. Service 6 th Joyce Benham 13 th Nancy Domke 20 th Linda Eastman 27 th Craig and Judy Engwall 11:OO A.M. Service 6 th Lamb Family 13 th Louchrisa Smith 20 th Dale and Jenny Teller 27 th Lamb Family USHERS SCHEDULE Traditional Service 6 th and 13 th Janet Bauer Lead, Paul Heller, Ann Hellerr, John Wiers, Larry Back, Derek Beaumont 20 th and 27 th Christian Goolsby Lead, Kathy Smith, Linda Eastman, Sue Rhoads Contemporary Service Beth Theisen Doug Posey Romeo United Methodist Church Page 3

4 Sun Dec 30 RUMC January 2019 Calendar Combined Service De-Hanging of the Greens Breakfast Tue 1 st Office Closed Happy New Year His Table is not held tonight Sun 6 th Communion Sunday The Wesley Challenge Tue 8 th Study Group The Power of Knowing God Knitting Group resumes Worship Committee Meeting UM Men s fellowship resumes Wed 9 th Santa s Workshop resumes UMW Reading Program 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Thur 10 th Church Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. Sun 13 th The Wesley Challenge 6:00 p.m. Mon 14 th Beginner Clog Dancing Class 7:00 p.m. Tue 15 th Braided Rug Class 7:00 p.m. Sat 19 th Square Dance/Line Dance 6:00 p.m. Sun 20 th The Wesley Challenge 6:00 p.m. Thur 24 th Finance Committee Meeting 5:30 p.m. Note: The church office will be closed December 24 th through January 1 Weekly Meetings Communion Sunday First Sunday of each month Traditional Service Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sanctuary Fellowship Time Sunday 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall Prayers for Church Sunday 10:15 a.m. Prayer Room 106 Contemporary Service Sunday 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Not a Silent Night Class Monday 7:00 p.m. Drama Room Knitting Class Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Room 110 His Table Community Meal Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall Men s Fellowship 4 th Tues 6:30 p.m. Room 107 Hand Bell Choir Practice Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Choir Room Choir Rehearsal Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Choir Room Turning Point Office Thursday 9:30 a.m. Room 106 UMW BIBLE STUDY begins January 8, 2019 at 9:30 am for six weeks. The name of the study is THE POWER OF KNOWING GOD, led by Sue Coker. Do we really know God? We may think we know or know what others say about Him. Come and learn what God says about Himself and how He works. Through the truths in this study you will know God as never before and your faith will be strengthened. You will be able to stand in confidence after seeing for yourself who God says He is, what He wants and how we can have a relationship with Him. Bring your Bibles for the Bible is our textbook for this study. Bring colored pencils if you like and be prepared to be inspired and blessed as we study together. Looking forward to studying with you. No sign up required just come when you can and enjoy studying together. THE BRAIDED RUG CLASS Tuesdays, beginning January 15, 22, 29, February 6, 13 (FINAL CLASS). Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Place: in the Theater Room. Please contact instructor, Dr. Naomi Stasak for further details. Limited enrollment to 10 participants, 8 have registered! Flint Calvary UMC is looking for an Organist to play Sundays and special occasions. They also require an experienced worship leader who has a diverse style. For more information contact Pastor Gregory E. Timmons I or Mark Raymond - Church Administrator Romeo United Methodist Church Page 4

5 Caring from Within Simpson Park Caroling The friends and family of RUMC pray God s peace be with Paton Zimmerman and family. Paton s father, Rev. Paton M. Zimmerman Sr., passed away November 27, You are in our prayers. SANTA S WORKSHOP New and old members of the church choir gathered at Simpson Park s Starlight Christmas to sing carols in the tabernacle! The Wesley Challenge, 21 Days to a More Authentic Faith Our 12 th Christmas Craft Bazaar was a huge success thanks to the hard work and creativity of the elves who met every Wednesday throughout We worked hard in Santa s Workshop but we also had fun and fellowship. Santa s Workshop will start up again on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. If you don t feel you are a crafty person come anyway and join us for a cup of coffee and fellowship. We have a good time on Wednesday mornings. We will be making some new items and can always use your ideas as well. Donations are always appreciated. Some things we can use are: Needles and pins Tacky glue Old jewelry Zippers Gift cards JoAnn s, Michaels, Hobby Lobby Please drop items off in the bin outside the office. One of John Wesley s greatest gifts was to organize people into small groups so they could grow in their faith. He had a series of 21 questions that he would ask like, Do I pray about the money I spend? or Do I grumble or complain constantly? We will be having a three week class to look at those 21 questions on 3 Sunday evenings starting Jan 6 th at 6:00 at the church. Books will be available soon and there is a video to go along with the class that we ll be watching. Sign up sheet will be in the lobby. Hope you can join us. Pastor Trevor New RUMC Life Skills Course: BEGINNER CLOG DANCING Fun and great exercise - good for the mind too! Join instructors Carol and Pastor Trevor Herm for 8 weeks in the Fellowship Hall on Monday's beginning Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 and Mar. 5 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Supplies to bring: tap shoes or Non-rubberized sole shoes. Materials fee: a food item for Samaritan House! All ages welcome! Romeo United Methodist Church Page 5

6 COMPASSION Children Dear Romeo United Methodist Church, Receive greetings from Apolio hoping that you are doing good in the Lord. How are your family members doing? I hope nice. Me, we are very okay in the Lord s name. I am doing well with my training course and hope I will be a good welder. I am doing welding course. I am happy to hear that you have children s garden at your church and a large flower beds that the children plant. That is nice. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Financial Snapshot of the Operating Fund as of 11/30/18 Actual Budget Difference Income $ 323,207 $360,384 $-37,177 Expenses 349, ,384-10,520 Deficit -26, ,657 Apportionments due from 1/1/18 to 11/30/18 have been paid in full. May you be blessed. Bye from your child/son Apolio Vincent Okoth *** Your church needs your Financial Support! UMW READING PROGRAM Scriptural Base for Reading Program: Proverbs 8:11 The Gift of Wisdom for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her. A Policy Statement of United Methodist Women: Inform, educate and raise the consciousness of women to our economic and political realities, including the inter-connectedness of race, class and gender in women s lives. The UMW Reading Program is a study opportunity, but it should also lead to action. The purpose of the program is to encourage United Methodist Women members to expand understanding of and participate in God s mission. The 2019 program will look at the history between The United Methodist Church, the United States and Native people; Alzheimer s disease; and the importance of wellness in body and spirit. Of course, it will continue to look at the quadrennial focuses of economic injustice, the environment and exploration of intellectual and spiritual leadership. And, as always, we walk together on personal journeys of spiritual growth. WHO: All women are invited. WHAT: UMW Reading Program WHERE: RUMC, Room 107 WHEN: January 9, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. WHY: We are called to read, pray and act. A sign-up board will be in the lobby by mid-december. Please sign up so that I can have an adequate number of information packets available. This first meeting will be our organizational meeting. As a group, we will decide the format of our meetings. Should you have any questions, please contact Ellen Dennis, (586) Romeo United Methodist Church Page 6

7 3 rd Joyce Benham Elaine Roberson 5 th Nancy Garner 8 th Amira Adams Ed Buckner 11 th Chris Smiles 13 th Judy Howard 16 th Larry Back Susan Rhoads-Sidote John Wiers 18 th Randy Bart Shelly LaLonde 21 st David Beskin Laura Forsgren Louchrisa Smith 23 rd Doris Hicks 25 th Laurie Bennett Melissa Lewis 27 th Rachel Adams January Food Pantry Needs: Jelly Children s Snacks Oatmeal Canned Fruit Laundry Detergent Cereal Bath Tissue Soups Woman s Hygiene Products Syrup Diapers Size 4-6 We appreciate any non-perishable food items and toiletries that you can donate. THANK YOU! You can contact Samaritan House at (586) Donations are also accepted at the Graubner Library or outside the church office. SHARING TREE Thank you for your generous response to the Sharing Tree. We filled 84 tags, got 7 bikes and a room full of gifts. God Bless You All. Nancy Harrar Romeo United Methodist Church Page 7