the Visitor Sunday Worship October 2017

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1 October 2017 the Visitor Our Vision Statement Preparing servants who make a difference in their community and the world by knowing Christ, sharing Christ and emulating Christ. Church Staff Lead Pastor Debbie Line Yencer Congregational Care Jeanne Wisenbaugh Office Manager Rose Dessinger Music Coordinator Christie Dover Custodian Marlene Cooper Play Place Director Brooke Booth Play Place Sandy Abueita P.Wisenbaugh a publication of Flushing United Methodist Church Sunday Worship 8:45 am Traditional 11:15 am Contemporary September 3 One service at 10:00 AM Published the last Wednesday of the month (810) Editor: Rose Dessinger 413 E Main St, Flushing MI flumc@sbcglobal.net

2 Dear precious ones, These have been difficult times for our world! Earthquakes, flooding, hurricanes, fires and all the other challenges. My heart is heavy. We did take an offering earlier when it first started, but the need continues and is great. I am very pleased with our United Methodist efforts through our Committee on Relief. The aid gets where it is needed. And that is something I can happily get behind. Because of the needs in different areas, we are being encouraged to give to UMCOR generally and they will place the money for the needs. If we can, I would like us to take this month to give more to this great need. I am asking myself, and all of you to make a plan to give sacrificially. Can we give up a dinner out, a coffee, a trinket, or whatever to give beyond what is comfortable? We will have a container in the front of the church every Sunday in October for you to place your gift. Please prayerfully consider how we can make a difference! Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Eph:1:3 October Sermon Schedule October 1 Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 9:1-13 October 8 175th Anniversary Celebration October 15 How Do We Get Revival Rev. 2:1a,2a, 4-5a October 22 What Is Holiness? 1 Peter 1:13-16 October 29 Crises of Faith Romans 4:3-5, 5:1-2a

3 Revival Beginning October 15 th, we will start a new series for sermons and small group study. Please sign up if you are interested in a small group or Sunday School class. Since we are celebrating our 175 th anniversary this month it will be interesting to go into our historical roots to see how it relates to our today. In Revival, Adam Hamilton takes us on a six-week journey through England tracing the life of John Wesley. Wesley s message and his faith continue to speak to twenty-first-century Christians, calling for a revival of our hearts and souls so that our world might be changed. His story is our story. It s our heritage, it defines our faith, and it challenges us to rediscover our spiritual passion. Commitment Sunday On November 12th, we will celebrate God s gifts to us by committing to support the ministry at Flushing UMC with our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness during both services. You will be receiving a mailing with the information for this opportunity. May God continue to bless us! All Saints Celebration On Sunday, November 5 th we will be celebrating the lives of those who have passed since last All Saints Day. We will have a video with pictures. Please share your photo with us at the office by October 25 th so the video can be completed. Thanks!

4 Youth (beginning in 6th grade) should be receiving information regarding events and meetings via and snail mail. Check out the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall for calendars and other information. It's that time of year again. The choirs are back into the full swing for the fall. There is ALWAYS room for new members in all the choirs. The only prerequisites are a desire to worship God through music, and to be part of a caring group who will know your name, miss you when you are absent, and care for you when you need a friend. No previous musical experience is needed. Please come and join us! For more information contact Christie Dover. Many thanks to the 54 workers who helped pull another successful Food Giveaway on Tuesday. We served 101 households, which represented 308 family members. Great work, everyone!! -Sue Martin, Marlene Cooper, Becky Stamm The rummage sale this year raised $1, to go towards missions. Thank you everyone for donating your items, time (and for making purchases) to make this sale a success! - United Methodist Women

5 PICTORIAL DIRECTORY We want the new directory to include everyone, so we need all of you to have your pictures taken. SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! PHOTOGRAPHY DATES AND TIMES Thursday Sunday, November 2-5, 2017 & November 9-12, 2017 Hours: Thursday & Friday: 2pm-8:30pm, Saturday: 9:30am-4:30pm and Sunday: 10:00am-3:00pm Sign up at church on Sundays between services in the Lobby. On line scheduling is also available by going to our website at Click on the Lifetouch banner for the Church Pictorial Directory Sign Up. You will be taken directly to Lifetouch s website where you can schedule your appointment. Every family photographed receives a printed pictorial directory and a complimentary 8x10 portrait! An additional opportunity will be given to purchase additional portraits (you are not obligated to do so). Pricing brochures and portrait guides are available at the sign up table. All households will receive 20% discount and a $5 coupon if you donate a food item for our food pantry. Please plan ONE HOUR for the check in, photography session and portrait viewing. One pose on a STONE GREY background taken for the directory.

6 CELEBRATING We are celebrating The Heritage of Flushing United Methodist Church October 8 th! Mark this on your calendar to be a part of our 175th Anniversary Celebration. It will be a memorable event so you won t want to miss out. WE WELCOME YOU to COME & JOIN US for ANY OR ALL of the activities as we come together to thank God for our roots, recognize those that went before us and have some FUN as well! *175th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, October 8 *Old Fashioned Church Services, 8:45am & 11:15am *Coffee Hour 10:00 to 11:00 AM, *Birthday Cake for ALL - 12:30 to 1:30 PM *Old Fashioned Family Fun & Church Social - 3:00 PM til? *Family Oriented Games & Snacks 1 til? (see below) *Entertainment & Socializing 6:30 PM til? Come And Join The Fun And Activities Bring the kids and grandkids! Some activities include: *Bobbing For Apples *Sack Races *Pumpkin Race *Paint Your Pumpkin (and take it home with you!) *Bean Toss *Horseshoes *And other activities from ages 4 -? This will be great fun for the whole family and of all ages!

7 Attention: Come join us at Crystal Field House to a UM of Flint hockey game. Saturday, October 21st at 8:00 pm. Call Mel Weeden or Bob Martin for more information. Hope to see you at the game! 5371 Daly Farms Dr, Burton, MI The item we are collecting during the month of October is Canned Fruit. Thank you for your generous donations! Help FCOC Fight Hunger & Together We Can Make a Difference.

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10 COME SEW WITH US!! Mon, Nov 6 th 3:30-7:30 PM Meal Provided for $4.00 donation If you plan to eat with us, PLEASE RSVP by Sun, Nov 5 th By phone call or text to: Sue Ridge, COME JOIN THE FELLOWSHIP, FUN & SEW PILLOWCASES OF LOVE!! NO SEWING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! JOBS FOR EVERYONE MEASURING, CUTTING, PRESSING, FOLDING, PACKAGING & OF COURSE SEWING (FOR THOSE WHO DO LIKE TO SEW)!! Please bring material for one or two pillowcases, according to these measurements For each pillowcase, we will need from 45 material (calico like or children prints): 3/4 yd for body & 9 for cuff (optional-2 trim piece) This mission work benefits... WOMEN, GIRLS & BOYS seeking refuge at... FLINT YWCA SAFE HOUSE Center for Domestic Abuse Victims If you cannot join us, you can help by donating material or money (someone will do the shopping for you!) EVERONE CAN HELP! Questions - contact Sue Ridge, Attention Singers Do you like to sing, but don't want a long term commitment? Then the Praise Chorus might be exactly what you're looking for! We will be having only 4 rehearsals at 7:30 pm in the choir room on Tues Oct 10 th, 24 th and Nov 7 th and 14 th. We will be singing on Nov 19 th in both worship services.

11 At Flushing United Methodist Church Come join the fun and hand out candy from your trunk in our parking lot! (Fellowship Hall if bad weather.) You must sign up for your assigned parking spot. Bring candy for 1,000 kids. Set up your vehicle at 5:30 pm. Contact Denise Johnson with questions. We need lots of wrapped candy! Place donations in the bin in the lobby. Bring lots of wrapped candy for ghouls and Ghoulies. Come in costume. Cash donations are accepted. Tuesday, October pm

12 Flushing UMC Received it s 1st Energy Star Certification! I m pleased to tell you that Flushing UMC has earned its 1 st U.S. Environmental Protection Agency s (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy efficiency. Consumers Energy has a free program through Michigan Interfaith Power and Light to help churches save money and energy by switching out inefficient lightbulbs and faucet aerators with energy efficient ones. This year they came again to see where they can help us save additional money and energy. In doing so, we qualified for a free application (a $1, savings) to be recognized as a ENERGY STAR certified building. Their engineer did a walk-thru and we are now certified. This recognition is awarded to buildings that outperform 75 percent of similar buildings nationwide. We re in good company: More than half of the FORTUNE100 participates in the EPA s ENERGY STAR program, and tens of thousands of buildings have earned the ENERGY STAR. This recognition represents the diligent work of our Trustees to save money and reduce operating costs through industry best practices and careful attention to energy performance each month. And the savings are real. In fact, the ENERGY STAR is the only energy efficiency certification that is based on actual, verified energy performance. Studies have shown that ENERGY STAR certified buildings: Have lower operating costs and increased asset value: ENERGY STAR certified buildings and plants use, on average, 35 percent less energy than similar buildings nationwide. The cost savings can be substantial. For example, ENERGY STAR certified office buildings cost $0.50 less per square foot to operate than their peers. In 2015, ENERGY STAR certified buildings and plants saved $1.7 billion, or an average of more than $250,000 per building. The average church will save $1100 per year on their electric bill.

13 Connect with your community: Americans are big believers in doing the right thing, and they expect the same of the professionals in their communities. More than 65 percent of adults like to do business with environmentally responsible companies. Contribute fewer greenhouse gas emissions to the environment Increased asset value Hedge against future mandates Protect the environment In 4-6 weeks, we will be receiving an Energy Star label for our entrance. By displaying the ENERGY STAR, we are publicly showcasing our commitment to environmental responsibility, and demonstrating that we re doing our part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and preserve public health today and for future generations. So check out the little blue label on display it represents proven, verified superior energy performance over a 12-month period. In fact, ENERGY STAR certified buildings and plants perform in the top 25 percent of similar buildings nationwide! Thank you for being a part of our sustainability story by taking simple actions to cut energy waste like turning off the lights in empty rooms, and reporting energy waste to our Trustees. Here s to a year of cutting energy waste, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and doing our part to protect the environment together! A Study Committee has been formed to consider building improvements and needs for our church. We will be asking you for your input as to what you think is important. The Survey Form will be available on the following Sundays: September 17 and 24, and October 8.

14 Our Church Family Aware of a concern or joy in our family? Please notify the church, so we can share them with you. Only first names will be published in prayer concerns. Please remember in your hearts and prayers: + Teresa, recovering from surgeries + Risa, battling broken hip + Stephane, with breast cancer + Bill, with liver cancer + Noah, with kidney transplant + Suzie, recovering from heart surgery + Dick who has brain tumors + Jim, waiting for diagnosis + Charlotte, whose in the hospital + Morley, who still needs healing + Prayers for peace and comfort for Sue + Katie, who is entering end stage renal disease + Don, who is starting chemo + Prayers for hurricane victims Sympathy To the Pluta family and friends on the loss of Ed Pluta. To Cheryl Nixon, family and friends on the loss of her father. A big thank you to our church family for the get well cards, prayers & visits after my back surgery, -Dorothy Byard

15 8:45 am Worship Servants 11:15 am Scripture Readers 8:45 am Worship Leader 11:15 am Oct 1 Carolyn Malaski Oct 1 Jeanne Wisenbaugh Oct 8 Lois Griffin Oct 8 Debbie Line Yencer Oct 15 Dave Lewis Oct 15 Kris Supernaw Oct 22 Kris Rundell Oct 22? Oct 29 Mary Lou Martin Oct 29 Christie Dover Greeters 11:15 am Greeters 8:45 am Oct 1 Tom & Roxie Casteel Oct 1 Jim & Laragene Triplett Oct 8 Teresa Casteel, Oct 8 Nancy Elsner, Jim Graham Denise Johnson Oct 15 Jim & Liz Fonger Oct 15 Barb & Sarah Covert Oct 22 Josephine Davis, Oct 22 Blair & Tracey Booth Berneda Reed Oct 29 Tom & Roxie Casteel Oct 29 Larry & Sue Ridge Coffee Hosts 11:15 am Coffee Hosts 8:45 am Oct 1 Denise Trantham Oct 1 Bill & Dorothy McKay Oct 8 Larry & Sue Ridge Oct 15 Kris Rundell, Oct 22 Jim & Laragene Triplett Oct 29 Ruth Brown, Bonnie Farrow Ushers 8:45 am Oct 1 Harry & Ellen Hulet Bill & Sue Martin Oct 8 Bruce & Sylvia Hathaway, Carolyn Malaski, Bill McKay Oct 15 Duane & Dawn Hiller, Sue & Larry Ridge Oct 22 Bonnie Farrow, Lois Griifin Don Hodges, Oct 29 Jerry & Carol Dick Gerry & Dorothy Byard Oct 8 John & Diane Roberts Oct 15 Chris Pritt, Jeff Welch Oct 22 Jamie & Sandy Kitts Oct 29 Kris Burns, Kim Noe Ushers 11:15 am Oct 1 Sandy Kitts Chris Pritt Oct 8 Kim Noe, Denise Sands Oct 15 Denise Johnson, Becky Stamm Oct 22 Kris Supernaw, Denise Trantham Oct 29 Betty Weber, Jeff Welch Articles for August Newsletter Deadline October 15 Newsletter Helpers Wednesday, Oct 25 Jim & Laragene Triplett, Germaine Knox Worship Attendance Sept Sept Sept Sept

16 FLUSHING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 413 E MAIN ST FLUSHING MI ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED the Visitor September 28, 2017 Issue #9 NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID FLUSHING MI PERMIT #38