The Grapevine. May May Events. Romeo United Methodist Church. Dr. John Bailey, Pastor. Mother s Day May 8

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1 The Grapevine May 2016 May Events Mother s Day May 8 Dr. John Bailey, 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 Erin Lane, 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 YAHAs Spring Fling May 12 Staff Recognition Sunday May 15 Combined Service at 10:00 Memorial Day May 30 Romeo United Methodist Church Page 1

2 Pastor s Paragraphs I invite each of you to attend OUR Church Council meetings. They are held monthly, the date and time are in the bulletin. What are Church Council meetings you ask? Let me start by explaining what the church council is. The church council is responsible for creating and sustaining the congregation s plan for discipleship. Christian discipleship is the process by which disciples (each of us) grow in the Lord Jesus Christ Bishop Michael Coyner of the Indiana Episcopal Area offered this definition: A DISCIPLE is a person who experiences the forgiveness and acceptance of God, follows the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, demonstrates the fruit of the Spirit, and who shares in the life and witness of a community of disciples, including Baptism and the Lord s Supper, serves in some form of ministry every day, participates in God s suffering and transformation of the world, anticipates a future life in the presence of God, and who thereby yearns to lead others to become disciples. At our monthly council meetings programs and activities are discussed. What is Romeo UMC s vision for the future and how do we get there? What is effective for our church and how can we improve. These things are achieved by listening to God, and by listening to you. Each of you have your own way of becoming closer to God that works for you. By sharing your ideas, you may be able to bring someone else closer to God. There are as many ideas as there are people. I am rejoicing in the many ways God blesses us and the call of God to take our blessings and pass them on. We live in a world where there is much trouble with wars, terrorism, famine, and disease. But it is also a world that God loves passionately: John 3:17 says that God sent his son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved. If God loves and sustains this earth and its people, surely God calls us to do the same. God has given the totality of Himself to us. He did not cut corners or hold back a portion from us. He did not save something for a rainy day, He did not keep anything for His own pleasure. He gave all to us. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, the apostle Paul writes in Philippians 4:13. We are not left on our own, to try without hope of success. Instead, God works with us and through us to take what we have and bless and multiply it, strengthening the Church and each of us as needed. The future is as bright as the first light on Easter morning, and we are so blessed to be a part of it. Let us never grow tired of doing good. Pastor John STAFF RECOGNITION SUNDAY Staff Parish Relations Committee would like to recognize the staff of RUMC and express appreciation for all of their hard work and dedication to this church. On Sunday, May 15 th there will be a combined service at 10:00 a.m. Please use this opportunity to show your support for our staff and express appreciation for all they do for our church. Romeo United Methodist Church Page 2

3 MAY VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE FELLOWSHIP TIME 1st Becky Laseke, Marian Hevel, Karen Furney 8 th Sandy Edwards 15 th Mary Jane and Rich Johnson 22 nd Bev and David Lee, Lorraine and Arvid Martin 29 th Leadership Sunday Christian Education ALTAR FLOWERS 1 st Kay Nicholson 8 th Amy and Ned Grant 15 th Open 22 nd George and Ardith Becker 29 th Open 9:00 Service GREETERS 1 st Don and Anne Wilber 8 th Gayle Beitel, Kathy Loba 15 th Claudia Royal, Mary Jo Hosler 22 nd Ned and Judy Howard 29 th Arvid and Lorraine Martin 11:00 Service SOUND BOARD OPERATOR 1 st Dave Beskin 8 th Laurie Bennett 15 th Mischele Makhlouf 22 nd Claudia Royal 29 th Dave Beskin COMMUNION STEWARDS May 1 st - Pews 9:00 a.m. Naomi Stasak Claudia Royal 11:00 a.m. Marty & Karen Rastigue Jason & Jennifer Russell 1 st Casey Finkbeiner 8 th Vickie and Doug Posey 15 th Don and Lynda Adkin 22 nd Ellen Dennis 29 th Jacob Huxford VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS Seasonal Flowers Mary Jo Hosler Baby Blanket Ministry Ilene Lock College Ministry Paula Groomes Fellowship Hour Becky Laseke Greeters Gayle Beitel Nursery Jen Lamb Sound Board Dave Beskin Ushers Craig Engwall Communion Marilyn Bracy NURSERY SCHEDULE 9:OO A.M. Service 1 st Dave & Lisa Faris 8 th Mother s Day 15 th Weeks Family 22nd Michael & Xandrea Kirtley 29 th Joyce Benham & Haleigh Faris 11:OO A.M. Service 1 st Kim & Jen Lamb 8 th Mother s Day 15 th Jennifer Russell 22 nd Louchrisa Smith 29 th Dale & Jenny Teller USHERS SCHEDULE Traditional Service Contemporary Service 1 st th Criag Engwall (lead), Judy Engwall, Hannah Engwall, Jack Engwall Curt Rienas and 8 Jeff Groomes 15 th and 22 nd Dave Krawchuk(lead),Doug Forsgren, Laura Forsgren,Tom Kuzminski Doug Posey 29th Janet Bauer (lead), Ron Sebastian, Patricia Sebastian, Tom Weeks Brian Rosso Romeo United Methodist Church Page 3

4 RUMC May 2016 Calendar Sun 1 st Communion Sunday Tue 3 rd His Table Community Meal 5:30 p.m. Wed 4 th Santa s Workshop 10:00 a.m. Sun 8 th Mother s Day Tue 10 th His Table Community Meal 5:30 p.m. Wed 11 th Santa s Workshop Bereavement Committee Meeting Thur 12 th YAHA s Spring Fling Finance Committee Meeting His Table Community Meal Church Council 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Fri 13 th GAMMA / DELTA Lock-In 10:00 p.m. Sat 14 th GAMMA / DELTA Lock-In Ends 7:00 a.m. Sun 15 th Staff Recognition Sunday Combined Service Tue 17 th His Table Community Meal Staff Parish Committee Meeting 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Wed 18 th Santa s Workshop 10:00 a.m. Thur 19 th Rug Hooking Group Men s Bible Study 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Tue 24 th His Table Community Meal 5:30 p.m. Wed 25 th Santa s Workshop 10:00 a.m. Sun 29 th Leadership Sunday Mon 30 th Memorial Day Tue 31 st His Table Community Meal 5:30 p.m. Children's Choir to sing for Mother's Day! Mrs. Forsgren would like to form a children's choir to sing a special song for mothers at the 9 a.m. service on Sunday, May 8 (Mother's Day). We will have two practices, April 24 and May 1, from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. in the choir rehearsal room. Please contact Cynthia by or phone to sign up. (thecinch50@gmail.com or ) Liturgists Schedule 9:00 Service 1 st Sandy Edwards 8 th Bob Stoner 15 th Christian Goolsby 22 nd Ann Heller 29 th Paul Heller 11:00 Service 1 st Alex Stork 8 th Steve Trenchmontagne 15 th Karen Bailey 22 nd Ellen Dennis 29 th Casey Finkbeiner Dear RUMC members, I would like to thank all of you who have been praying for me and sending cards to encourage me while I struggled with my back injury. God has been very good to me. For the first time since August I don't have any pain. I was even able to go back to school at the end of March. Thank you again for your prayers. I know God heard them! Nick Goodreau Romeo United Methodist Church Page 4

5 Weekly Meetings Kitting Class Tuesday 1;30 p.m. Room 107 His Table Community Meal Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall Praise Band Practice Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Santa s Workshop Wednesday 10:00 a.m. GAMMA (6 th 8 th Grades) Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Bell Choir Practice Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice Wednesday 7:30 p.m. DELTA (9 th 12 th Grades) Thursday 7:00p.m. 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 SIGMA/Young Adult Group Sunday 7:00 p.m. Methodist House Volunteers are needed for the nursery, especially for the second service. If you want to help, contact Jen Lamb at or call the church office. Financial Snapshot of the Operating Fund as of 2/29/16 Actual Budget Difference Income $84,991 $113,007 $-28,016 Expenses 109, ,007 3,181 Deficit -24, ,835 *** Your church needs your Financial Support! Finance Committee BACCALAUREATE IS BACK! Romeo High School Baccalaureate will be held on Thursday, June 2 nd at 7:00 p.m. The theme this year is Overcoming Giants and Curt Rienas will be the keynote speaker. As part of baccalaureate, we provide a reception for the graduating seniors and their parents and guests. We are again calling all bakers to Bake for Bacc. There is a signup in the lobby. RUMC, along with a few of the other churches in the area, has always been a huge supporter of this wonderful ministry for the RHS seniors. Your continued generosity is appreciated. Dear RUMC, On behalf of my entire family, I want to thank you all for your loving support after Tom's passing. Your kind words, thoughtful gestures and constant prayers were a huge blessing and were very much appreciated. To everyone who brought meals, sent flowers or donations to the church, organized the luncheon after the memorial service, or simply shared a fond memory of Tom, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Tom never liked to be the center of attention, but he loved our church family and would have been so glad to know we had your help and support during this difficult time. With all our thanks, Sandra Edwards Women's Retreat at Simpson Park Camp - Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $25 per person. You can register online at or call Romeo United Methodist Church Page 5

6 YAHA Spring Fling Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for the upcoming Spring Fling on Thursday, May 12th from noon to 2pm. in Fellowship Hall. We're hoping for great weather in keeping with our Spring theme and want to kick off the season with an indoor picnic. We will provide the beverages and 2 kinds of chicken and will be asking participants to sign up for different kinds of salads and desserts. Look for a sign-up poster in the church lobby. Come prepared to have a good old-fashioned time and rumor has it that there may even be some games to play with prizes. Come share a meal with your church family and see what YAHA's is all about. Romeo United Methodist Church sponsored an inspirational look back at the first churches and religious leaders of Romeo. Over 45 guests came to hear Steve and Nancy Domke s presentation, Founding Faith Fathers of Romeo. After months of researching through primary and secondary documents they shared unique facts about the early settlers who were determined each in their own way, to establish a Christian presence in Romeo. It was a journey back to our roots where we looked at six of our early local churches, focusing on the how s, why s and who s of their beginnings. We then took a closer look at the inspirational lives of six of these local founding fathers and how they provided role models for Christian Living today. Giving each Founding Father an attribute and matching the person s actions with a Biblical passage, caused the exciting history lesson to emerge into a significant Bible study. Both Steve and Nancy s enthusiasm and love of history was felt as they told how each church in Romeo began. At the end of the presentation they were both given compliments of Thank you for an interesting evening. I learned a lot. Thank you and may God bless you both, Steve and Nancy Domke, for your hard work and phenomenal presentation! The next lecture will occur in the Fall and we who work to provide the Life Skills programs wish to thank all those who came to this lecture. Romeo United Methodist Church Page 6

7 1 st Shannon Smiles Joseph Zaiglin 2 nd Bradley Daly Carol Stoner 3 rd Pierrette Thelander Jack Smith Maddie Cornett 4 th Diane Smiles 5 th Jeff Groomes Ed Klusendorf Kari Reid 6 th Clifford Theisen 7 th Sharon Jenuwine Andy Balabuch 8 th Lanny Wiers 9 th Annette Perrin 10 th Drew Reid 11 th Gloria Laverdiere Devan Ternan Hunter Ternan James Theisen 12 th Audrey Rosso 13 th Donald Roberson George Jones Chase Russell 14 th Tim Brown Jon Corbin 15 th Logan Jenuwine 17 th Payton Karpinsky 18 th Marilyn Simpson 22 nd Bill Jacobson Kathy Ullom Xander Russell Corinne Lamb 23 rd Tom King 24 th Jordan Couture 25 th Mary Linn Hall Paul Dennis Joseph Weeks 26 th Ardith Becker Ned Grant 27 th Denise Dillon Andrea Hicks Julia Jones-Lau 28 th Helen Biggs 29 th Jay Hall Destinee Wood Walter Wyszynski 31 st Richard Muir Jr. Hunter Rankin Samaritan House Fashion, Flowers and Food Fete! Sunday, June 12 from 1-4 p.m. Held at the Tapper Gardens in Bruce Township. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from Mary Jo Hosler or Nita Glover. The event includes a self-guided garden tour, a Fashion Show, and appetizers, desserts, and beverages! Mail Carrier Food Drive Saturday, May 14, 2016 Samaritan House is the recipient of the Mail Carrier Food Drive through the Washington Twp. Post Office. Children s 2 nd Service: we all enjoy Children s Time at 1 st service with a mini version of the sermon or Odyssey lesson, as well as all the adorable smiles and comments from our beloved children. We are hoping to bring this great time to 2 nd service but we need your help. If you are interested in teaching a 3 minute mini lesson please see Erin Lane or Linda Klusendorf for more details. Thank you for serving our future generations! Romeo United Methodist Church Page 7

8 Great quilting begins with Linda Zimmerman! We wish to thank Linda for teaching a very large quilting class these past winter weeks. She taught the quilters how to take a fairly simple nine patch pattern and turn it into a fantastic creation of stitchery and color. Many of the quilts from the class will be exhibited this fall at the Christmas Bazaar. Those who would like to Learn with Linda will be happy to know she is scheduling a class this fall. Be sure to watch for the announcement of the class in the church bulletins and the poster advertising the class on an easel in the vestibule. For those interested in the class, why not start looking and gathering your material now. This would give you time to study colors and select the best combination for a quilt. Attention Gardeners! Simpson Park Camp is looking for groups to adopt a flowerbed on the camp grounds for the 2016 Season. If you love gardening and are looking for an area to get your hands dirty please contact Sophie Ziegler at Simpson Park Camp ( ) for more details. MAY PANTRY NEEDS Cereal Fruit Pancake Mix Green Beans Pork & Beans Tomatoes Rice Pasta Sauce Spaghetti Noodles Soup Juice Coffee Snacks Cooking Oil Dish Soap Deodorant (men & women s) Feminine Products Shaving Cream Needs for our Diabetic Clients: Jello - Sugar Free Splenda Pancake Syrup Sugar Free No Sugar Added Fruit Samaritan House is always in need of gluten free, sugar free and low sodium items. Did you know that a Bridge Card (Food Stamps) will not buy personal care items (bath soap, toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc.) Any non-perishable food items and toiletries that you can donate are appreciated. We appreciate any non-perishable food items and toiletries that you can donate. THANK YOU! Please bring your donations to Samaritan House, Van Dyke (between 28 & 29 Mile Roads) in Washington Twp. on Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can contact Samaritan House at (586) Samaritan House will be closed May 27 & 31 so our volunteers can enjoy the Memorial Day celebrations. Thank you to Ed Klusendorf for giving his time and talents last Thursday for our Trustee Work Day. His vast experience of the inner workings of our electric systems is invaluable. As a Trustee alumni, thank you for going above and beyond. Romeo United Methodist Church Page 8

9 G.A.M.M.A. May Calendar Sunday 1 st Halftime 10:15-11am Wednesday 4 th G.A.M.M.A. 6-8 pm Sunday 8 th Halftime 10:15-11am Wednesday 11 th G.A.M.M.A. 6-8 pm Friday 13 th RUMC 10 pm Saturday 14 th Lock-In ends 7 am Sunday 15 th Halftime 10:15-11am Wednesday 18 th G.A.M.M.A. 6-8 pm Sunday 22 nd Halftime 10:15-11am Wednesday 25 th G.A.M.M.A. 6-8 pm Sunday 22 nd Halftime Close-Out 10:15-11am Don t want to return your pop bottles or cans? Well the youth mission team does! Starting April 1 st through July 15 th you can bring in your returnables and all proceeds will benefit our summer trip to Detroit. There will be a donation box in the main lobby or you can bring them right into the Main Office and drop them off. Thank you for all of your prayers and support as we prepare for our trip. D.E.L.T.A. May Calendar Sunday 1 st Halftime 10:15-11am Thursday 5 th D.E.L.T.A. 7-9 pm Sunday 8 th Halftime 10:15-11am Thursday 12 th D.E.L.T.A. 7-9 pm Friday 13 th RUMC 10 pm Saturday 14 th Lock-In ends 7 am Sunday 15 th Halftime 10:15-11am Thursday 19 th D.E.L.T.A. 7-9 pm Sunday 22 nd Halftime 10:15-11am Thursday 26 th D.E.L.T.A. 7-9 pm Saturday 28 th Dive-In 11 am 1 pm Sunday 22 nd Halftime Close-Out 10:15-11am Romeo United Methodist Church Page 9

10 S.I.G.M.A. May Calendar Sunday 1st d Halftime 10:15-11am S.I.G.M.A. 7-9 pm *The Book of Job Friday 6 th Hotel Party Retreat 5 pm Sunday 8 th Halftime 10:15-11am S.I.G.M.A. 7-9 pm *The Book of Job Sunday 15 th Halftime 10:15-11am S.I.G.M.A. 7-9 pm *The Book of Job Sunday 22 nd Halftime 10:15-11am S.I.G.M.A. 7-9 pm *The Book of Job Saturday 28 th Dive-In 11am-1pm (Prayer & Methodist House Sunday 22 nd Halftime Close-out 10:15-11am S.I.G.M.A. 7-9 pm *The Book of Job YOUTH NEWS Unity Music Festival Last year was awesome so we are going again! Everyone is welcome to attend this fun family music festival in Muskegon, MI. August th. This years top artists are Hawk Nelson, Newsboys, For King & Country, Switchfoot, Colton Dixon, Sidewalk Prophets, Red, and Francesca Bettistelli. Check-out more about this great family event at Questions? See Erin Lane and more details will be coming soon but Mark Your Calendars Now! Cedar Point Youth Trip Wednesday June 29 th : we will be going with Stoney Creek Community Church s youth group on a charter bus to and from Cedar Point (leaving early and returning late). The cost for the day is $80 which includes the transportation and park ticket. We only have 7 youth spots available so it s first come first serve for the spots. Money is due to Erin Lane ASAP. Summer Camp have you looked at where you are going to camp this summer? There are multiple options from general camp, sports camps, music/worship camps, motocross camp, mission trip camps, and more. There is a lot of info available in the church office as well as at umcamping.org! Don t forget about your Fish Fry Scholarship that provides $250 towards a camp! Romeo United Methodist Church Page 10

11 Kalahari Retreat! We had a great weekend retreat at Kalahari. We learned about how our story/testimony is like a movie and this is our opportunity to show the world the love of Jesus and The Gospel through our lives. We had a lot of fun in the water park and having fellowship together. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE FOOD DONATIONS. Romeo United Methodist Church Page 11