MAY 2018 BREAKFAST FOR DINNER POTLUCK AND TALENT SHOW

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1 MAY 2018 WEBBERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4215 East Holt Rd. Webberville, Michigan PHONE NUMBER (church office) WEB SITE BREAKFAST FOR DINNER POTLUCK AND TALENT SHOW Bring your favorite breakfast food to share, and enjoy some amazing local talent on May 12 at 6:30pm! There is still time to sign up for the talent show, contact Helen at Bring your own table setting, and your friends and neighbors for a great evening out! PASTOR Rev. Marty Johnston Cell: (269) Parsonage: (517) pastormartyj@yahoo.com PASTOR S HOURS Mon., Tues. mornings at Webberville Weds., Thurs. mornings at Crossroads Appointments recommended SECRETARY Deanna Seng OFFICE HOURS Mon-Tues-Weds-Thurs. 8am to noon SUNDAY SCHOOL Classes for all ages 9:30am WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00am FELLOWSHIP TIME 12:15pm Like us on Facebook, And invite your friends! May 19, :00pm to 7:00pm Enjoy our Locally Famous Chicken Dinner with all the trimmings! $9 per person, with a discount for kids. Take out is available. Enjoy a great meal that you don t have to cook! Invite your friends and neighbors!

2 2 Pastor s Page Pressing On - Part II I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Phil 3: We are now in a season of time where we are invited to reflect on women who have had a positive impact in our life. This is especially true for me as my mother s birthday is April 29th. I am blessed to say that I had a wonderful mom. It is because of her and her parents that I was carted to Sunday school at an early age. It was there where I learned the great stories of the Bible. I can t say that I understood those stories, but I did begin to understand that there is a God over all and that He is a God who loves His creation, including me. Unfortunately, this church was not an entirely positive influence on my mom. Like me, she learned that there is a God over all, but during the years of her youth, she heard many a sermon on damnation. One memory she shared involved her physically trembling for the well being of her soul, fearful that God was going to send her to eternal flames for wearing jewelry. Wanting to be right with God, she crept out of her house alone and cast her only ring into the depths of the outhouse. Ultimately, my mom concluded that she could never live up to God s standard and resigned herself to everlasting doom. It was not until the 1970 s that she began to understand the love of Jesus and the righteousness and peace He gives. This brought joy and hope to her. Isn t it sad how often churches, thinking that they re sharing the Good News, actually chase people away from the God who intensely loves them? With her newfound sense of love, forgiveness, and acceptance, my mom began to faithfully serve. Her gift was singing, she had a wonderful alto voice that was guaranteed to inspire any who listened to her. I have many fond memories of seeing her angelic expression as she lifted her voice to the heavens. Life has its way of throwing us curve balls that shatter the glass illusion of our assumptions. It was assumed that Dad would pass before Mom, after all, the men in the Johnston family did not have a history of longevity. So it was with shock and denial that I found myself standing by Mom s hospital bed in I never imagined that I d hear the words, If you have anything you want to say, you d better say it now. Nothing in all of my life had prepared me for this moment. As the tears flowed from my eyes, I told my Mom three things: that she was a great Mom, that I loved her, and that I would keep pressing on in the faith. She died peacefully a few moments afterward. You cannot begin to imagine all that has transpired in my life since 2006 but two things stand out: God s abiding love and presence. Like my Mom, I have experienced God s deep and profound acceptance and forgiveness through Christ. I m pressing on, and it is my prayer that you are too. Pastor Marty

3 FAMILY ACTIVITIES Mark your calendars! These are some of the opportunities coming up in 2018 for family friendly fun and fellowship here at Webberville UMC! Invite your friends and neighbors! May 12, 6:30pm June 15, 7pm July 1 Aug. 11 Sept. 8, 6:30pm Oct. 13, 6:00pm Nov. 10, 6:30pm Dec. 1, 10:00am Dec. 8, 6:30pm Breakfast for Dinner Potluck/ Talent Night Lugnut Ball Game Church Picnic after worship at Bert and Helen Anway s house Progressive Dinner Church Birthday Party Mystery Dinner Church Potluck Christmas Happening Fancy Christmas Potluck, Secret Pal Reveal CARDS AND CRAFTS Join us on May 12 at 10am, and get crafty! Card making supplies and instruction will be provided. You are also welcome to bring other projects you would like to work on. Sign up in Fellowship Hall, and see Judy Christie, Jill Moon, or Tina Johnston with any questions. Bring a friend!

4 4 FAMILY CAMP Webberville - FAMILY CAMP WEEKEND July Family Camp (kids adults) will be held the weekend of July (2 nights 3 days) at Lakeview United Methodist Camp, located N-W from here in Montcalm County about a 2 hour drive. Lakeview is a great place for Christian families to go camping and enjoy God s creation of nature. You can also invite others, a friend, a neighbor, another family and share our joy we have in Christ. The campsites are reserved, we will be in the Luke and John Circle, near the restrooms and the lake! They have a central gathering area and a large fire ring. There are nice sites for tents, others that will accommodate large 5 th wheel type campers. Look for a sign up sheet soon, please sign up and pay $28.00 deposit on or before June 17 for our July camp weekend so a campsite can be saved for you. Cost of campsite is $28.00 per night. If you have a change in plans the $28.00 deposit is refundable up to 30 days before camp. Or a cabin that sleeps 6 (located in our camping area) can be reserved, $60 per night. For more information and to pay deposit see Webberville UMC David York See for camp pictures, location and map of Lakeview Camp. Free rental for bikes & canoe-boats-kayak-sup- take out a paddle boat no charge! More activity information to come later sharing group meals together, campfire gatherings, Sunday camp-wide service Mark your calendars! TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME Get ready to Go Nuts! We are going to the Lansing Lugnuts game on June 15 at 7pm. It s Senior Night! There will be free hot dogs, drinks, and popcorn for Seniors. There will be a fireworks show immediately following the game. Tickets are $11, please register and pay by May 6. If you have any questions, check with Si Bement. Invite your friends and neighbors!

5 5 MAY BIRTHDAYS 1 Eden Elzerman 4 Jamie Jabara 7 Phyllis Webster 9 Brent Watkins 11 Robert Landolt 14 Richard Leathem 22 Treva Gorski 23 Richard Hugenot 31 Bonnie Stowe May 6 May 13 May 20 May 27 YOUTH MESSAGE Sara Larson-Schneider Doug Elzerman Your Name Here Your Friend s Name Here Sign up in Fellowship Hall if you would like to share a Youth Message! See Karen Wooldridge for more information. COMMITTEE LEADERS Please make sure the minutes for your meetings are being turned in to the office and Church Council. These are part of our permanent record. See Deanna or call the office at if you would like help with typing or printing. MAY ANNIVERSARIES 1 Frank & Jessica Herren 23 Dennis & Jan Watkins May 6 May 13 May 20 May 27 Fellowship Gathering Teresa York, Merri Bayard Helen Anway Graduation Cake, UMW Your Name Here Thank you to those who host our gatherings! If you are interested in providing cookies, crackers, coffee, and punch, please see Helen Anway or call her at DEADLINE FOR JUNE NEWSLETTER IS MAY 25, 2018

6 6 UMCOR Hygiene Kits Kits are still needed for hurricane, flood, and wildfire victims. We are collecting the items listed below, and will meet at Crossroads UMC on Saturday, May 19 at 10:00am for a work bee. Kits will be assembled and prepped for shipping. Each kit contains: 1 Hand Towel Towel needs to be 15 x 25 to 17 x 27 inches Kitchen and microfiber towels not accepted 1 Washcloth 1 Comb Comb should be sturdy and longer than 6 inches No pocket combs or picks please 1 Metal Nail File or Nail Clippers No emery boards please 1 Bath-size Soap 3 oz and larger No Ivory or Jergens due to moisture content Must be in original packaging 1 Toothbrush Adult size only Must be in original packaging 6 adhesive bandages ¾ to 1 inch width, common household bandaids 1 sealable plastic bag One gallon size $1.00 to purchase toothpaste MAY FRIENDSHIP DAY The UMW will be enjoying Friendship Day at Fowlerville First United Methodist Church on May 11 at 12:00pm. Enjoy a surprise Guest Speaker and lots of good fellowship. RSVP by Monday, May 7 by calling BOOK of the MONTH Any listing of the most well-read, recent Christian books includes Rick Warren s The Purpose Driven Life. It has sold over 30 million copies! There must be a good reason for its popularity. Find out why by checking it out from the display table in the vestibule. As the old Alka-Seltzer TV ad goes, Try It, You ll Like It! -The Library Committee

7 7 LOCAL OPPORTUNITES We are blessed with many ways to connect in our communities! CROSSROADS UMC Wednesdays, 1pm: Bible Reading Discussion! Come and share conversation about last week s scripture reading. May 5, 8:30am: Men s Breakfast WILLIAMSTON SENIOR CENTER May 7, 5-6:30pm: Game Night! Pizza, cards, and other games. $3 per guest, adults only please. Please bring a non-perishable item for the food bank. May 21, 5:00pm: Sing Along with Dewey! Free event, open to all. May 24, 12:30pm: Movie! The Music Man Free popcorn, open to all Seniors. Tues, Thurs, Fri, 10-11am: Fitness Class! Improve endurance, flexibility, strength and balance. Register by calling DANSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER May 5, 1-3pm: FREE Wood Carving Class! All supplies, tools, and safety equipment provided. Check it out! May 5 and 19, 7pm: Euchre! $5 to play, snacks and prizes provided. May 6 and 20, 1-4pm: Sewing Space! Bring whatever project you would like to work on, and enjoy the conversation! May 12, 1-3pm: Family Craft Class! $5 for the supplies. Come and create together! May 21, 1-3pm: Card Making Class! $5 for the supplies. Get some Birthday and Wedding Cards made! MILLVILLE UMC May 13, 8:00am: Men s Breakfast May 18 and 19, 9am-4pm: Rummage Sale! Proceeds will benefit Millville s 2019 Gals to Guatamala mission trip. Come find your next treasure, and help send the gals to Guatamala! Thank You Thank You Thank You I appreciate the beautiful card and flowers I found on my desk! I enjoy working with you. Thank you, church! -Deanna Seng, Secretary

8 8 VOLUNTEERS FOR MAY 2018 DATE USHERS GREETERS LITURGISTS May 6 May 13 May 20 May 27 Jim Hath Art Webster Richard Peterson Nick Bosworth Dorothy Hart Helen House Julie Hath Jeannie Bosworth Brian Dierberger Richard Peterson Bert Anway Larry Salstrom Erma Leathem Sallie Brodie Mary Ann Elzerman Judy Christie CHILDREN S MESSAGE Mary Ann Elzerman Larry Salstrom Sara Larson- Schneider FELLOWSHIP GATHERING Teresa York Merri Bayard ALTAR FLOWERS Janet Dodson, in memory of Cliff Volunteer Needed Richard Peterson Doug Elzerman Helen Anway Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Bonney Elzerman Volunteer Needed UMW Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Brian Dierberger Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed If you would like to be an usher, contact the office. If you would like to volunteer, sign up in the family center. To become a Liturgist, call Richard Leathem at To help with the Children s Message, sign up in the family center or see Karen Wooldridge Contact Helen Anway to host cookies, crackers, coffee & punch. To volunteer to provide flowers for the altar, sign up in the family center.

9 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 6 8:30 4th Day Group 9:30 Sunday School 11:00 Worship 13 Mother s Day 8:30 4th Day Group 9:30 Sunday School 11:00 Worship 20 Pentecost Graduation Sunday 8:30 4th Day Group 9:30 Sunday School 11:00 Worship 27 8:30 4th Day Group 9:30 Sunday School 11:00 Worship 1 9:30 Sisters of Joy 6:30 Scouts 7 8 9:30 Sisters of Joy 6:30 Scouts :30 Sisters of Joy 21 7:00 Church Council 28 Memorial Day MAY :30 Scouts 22 9:30 Sisters of Joy 6:30 Scouts 2 6:00 Prayer Group 9 9:15 UMM 6:00 Prayer Group 16 6:00 Prayer Group 6:30 Be Still & Know Meditation Service 23 6:00 Prayer Group :00 Card Making And Crafts :30 REACH Royal Oak First UMC :30 Breakfast Potluck Game Night 5:00 Chicken Dinner 9