TAWAS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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1 TAWAS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Volume 44 Issue 11 November 2017 What a wonderful Autumn season that we have enjoyed! As I write this message, the colors are brilliant, the leaves are beginning to fall, and the weather is unseasonably warm. I hope that you are enjoying the wonder of this season, unfortunately I fear that the weather is about to change in a way that most of us are not looking forward to. Whatever the season, it is great to live in this community! As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, (yes, there is a special holiday between Halloween and Christmas), let us turn our thoughts to giving thanks to God for all that God provides for us. We are fortunate to live in a community where we can witness the wonder of God s creation around us, we can reach our potential in life, we can live in peace, and we are surrounded by some of the greatest neighbors possible. As a Christian, I am grateful for the three P s that God provides for our lives. God gives each of us Purpose. As God s people we can make a difference in the lives of those living in the community around us. As individuals we could continually chase after the temporary, but as God s people we are called to share the wonder of Christ and to improve the quality of life for those in need. For the meaningful purposes that God calls us to, we can be thankful! God is Present. We are not alone, God s Spirit or presence dwells within us. In times of need, God is either standing with us or in some cases carrying us through the struggles of life. When we are afraid, concerned, or anxious, God will not forsake us. During times of celebration, God is there to cheer with us. When we seek to serve God, God s Spirit is with us to empower, encourage, and to sustain us. God knew us before we were born, therefore, God will be with us through every aspect of life. For God as our constant companion, we can be thankful! God gives us Peace. In Christ we have hope, promise, and assurance. We live in an uncertain world. With our faith in Christ we need not worry about the future, our God is in control. For the peace of mind that God offers, we can be thankful! God Bless Pastor Dan

2 BIRTHDAYS 11/01 Lee Lockman 11/08 Joseph Koehn 11/09 Mary Gillham 11/09 Monica Peach 11/09 Jamie Proulx 11/09 Mindy Schirmer 11/10 Connie Richardson 11/10 Darla Toska 11/11 Margaret Hoerner 11/13 Donna Richey 11/14 Wanda Roach 11/17 Lee Bielby 11/18 Doris Tousley 11/22 Betty Driskell 11/23 Margaret Lixey 11/28 Michelle Forsyth 11/30 Diane Papenfus ANNIVERSARIES 11/09 Art & Bev Williams 11/14 Howard & Mary Jane Burdett 11/17 John R. & Brooke Lixey 11/28 Timothy & Mindy Schirmer Mid-MI Emmaus

3 TAWAS UNITED METHODIST WOMEN We have had such a beautiful and warm fall. It does not seem possible that there is only one more month in this year. We will have a Unit Meeting on November 14th at 7 pm in the Gathering Area. A big thank-you to all that helped with the BAZAAR. We really could not accomplish this without everyone being able to help. It was a beautiful day and everyone seemed to enjoy all that the Bazaar had to offer. A BIG thank-you to the men for the wonderful lunch and also for all the work putting up and taking down all those tables. We will be continuing with the LUNCH BUNCH on the 4th Wed of November the 22nd. We will try a new place this month. Please let me know where you would like to eat lunch at, I will post where we will be meeting on our bulletin board and also in the weekly bulletin. Please know that all women are invited for lunch. You do not have to be a UMW member to join us. We have lots of fun so please join us. Christmas Tea, December 12, My Most Favorite Time of the Year My Favorite Things Sincerely, Judy Hills President UMW United Methodist Women Monthly Schedule UMW sponsored Bible study: Monday, 11am in the Fireplace Room UMW Executive Committee Meeting in the Library, as needed. UMW Unit meeting: Check monthly events for times. Mary Martha Circle meets: the 1st. Tuesday at 11:00am for March, April, May, June, September, October, November. July picnic, December luncheon. Faith Circle meets the 4th. Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. (No meetings in January, July, August or December). If you would like more information of the United Methodist Women activities, please contact: Judy Hills ~~~~~~~~UMW President Barbara Ritsema ~~~UMW Vice President Melissa Schirmer~~~ UMW Secretary Candy Thomas ~~~~~UMW Treasurer Sally Nagy~~~~~~~~ UMW Asst. Treasurer

4 UNITED METHODIST MEN S ACTIVITY For information please contact: Pastor Dan at pastortumc@outlook.com Gary Bushman at mr.bean405@sbcglobal.net or Ed Nagy at ednagy@chartermi.net ONGOING EVENTS: SATURDAY WORSHIP, YOUTH GROUP, CHOIR AND BIBLE STUDY Sunday School at 11:15am Bible Study: Sunday at 11:30am. Ladies Book Study: Monday at 11am Sewin Souls: 1st. and 3rd. Thursday from 10am-12noon in the Fireplace Room. Choir Practice: Wednesday at 6pm. Praise Choir Practice: Saturday at 4:30pm. Men s Study: Friday at 6:30am Tim Horton s (New location) Praise : Saturday at 6pm, come and join us for this informal, casual and uplifting worship experience. LADIES CHRISTMAS TEA My Most Favorite Time of the Year -My Favorite Things Tuesday, December 12 at 6:30pm Sign-up begins in the Gathering Space on November 18 and 19 and ends December 10

5 November 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 9am Bible Study 10:00am 11:15am Christian Education 11:30am Bible Study 11am Ladies Book Study. 1 6pm Choir Practice Book Study 2 10 am 12noon Sewin Souls Men Make Dinner Day 3 6:30am Men s Study Group (Tim Horton s) Housewife s Day 4 4:30pm Praise Choir 6pm Praise Full Moon 5 TIME CHANGE 2pm Charge Conference All Saints Sunday 6 11am Book Study mtg. 6:30pm Trustees mtg. 7 Election Day 8 6pm Choir Practice Book Study :30am Men s Study Group 6pm 8pm Euchre USMC Day Semper Fi 11 8am Men s Breakfast 4:30pm Praise Choir 6pm Praise Veteran s Day 12 10am Living Truth 2 Music and Soup and Salad Luncheon after worship Noisy Offering 13 10am Hospitality /Witness mtg. 11am Book Study 6pm Finance mtg. Church Council pm Choir Practice Book Study am 12noon Sewin Souls National Fast Food Day 17 6:30am Men s Study 6pm Special Dance 18 4:30pm Praise Choir 6pm Praise 19 Community Food Pantry (Nonperishable foods collection) 20 11am Book Study Ecumenical 21 1pm Faith Circle mtg. 22 1pm Visitation mtg 6pm Choir Practice Book Study 23 Thanksgiving Day 24 6:30am Men s Study Group 25 4:30pm Praise Choir 6pm Praise am Book Study Pins and Needles Day 28 10am Advent Church Decorating 1pm Faith Circle Committee mtg 29 6pm Choir Practice Book Study 30 Aviation History Month

6 DO YOU KNOW? Do you know that on Sunday, November 5th we will be celebrating All Saints Sunday during our worship service? As a community of faith we will gather together to remember those that have gone to be with the Lord. Please consider those that have recently passed away and let us celebrate the contributions they made to our lives. Do you know that on Sunday, November 5th Pastor Dan will begin a new adult Bible Study on the book of Philippians? Class will begin at 11:15 in the Fireplace Room and everyone is invited to attend. Do you know that on Sunday, November 5th at 2 pm is our annual Charge Conference? Everyone is invited to gather for a time of instruction, business, and worship with the churches from our Discipleship Zone. Do you know that at our Charge Conference on Sunday, November 5th we will take a vote that will positively impact our congregation? Our Finance Committee is seeking approval to refinance our mortgage through a United Methodist Loan Fund that will potentially drop our interest rate by.5%. Come to Charge Conference and place your vote! Do you know that on Sunday, November 12th during our morning worship service we will share in music and worship with the Christian group Living Truth 2? This Christian couple offer tradition hymns on a variety of acoustic instruments. Immediately following the service we will enjoy a soup and salad luncheon in the Family Life Center. Do you know that on Monday, November 20th at 7 pm we will host the annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at our Church? Come and join with your neighbors as we give thanks for all that God provides. CONDOLENCES We offer our heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Gary Franklin who passed away recently. May God be with you during this time of heartache and sorrow. GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM 2017 St Joseph Health System provides a variety of Grief Support services for our patients, families, employees and members of the area community. They include Grief Support groups which are held monthly, on Thursday from 3:00 to 4:30 PM at St Joseph Hospital in Classroom C. These groups provide support and information for anyone whose life has been disrupted by a significant loss due to death of a loved one. All sessions are facilitated by qualified member of our Spiritual Care Team. There is no fee, however Advance Registration is appreciated. To register please call and talk with Chaplain Michael Sullivan, Manager Spiritual Care.

7 LAYETTE MINISTRY The Layette Ministry is in desperate need. Items needed for Layettes: Blankets boys and girls Washcloths Bibs boys and girls Onesies boys and girls Blue ribbon Sleepers boys and girls Socks boys and girls If you are able to make a donation, please turn them in to the Church Office. Thank you, Melissa Come join us on November 10th for our monthly Euchre night. Everyone is welcome. A light snack is provided. A $5 donation is requested with the proceeds going to debt retirement. We meet from 6-8pm. MISSIONS CANDLE ON THE ALTAR You can support our Church's mission work while honoring or remembering an important person or event in your life by making a donation to light the Mission Candle on the altar. You would light the candle at 9:50 and extinguish it when the service is over. A note acknowledging your donation will appear in the bulletin on that Sunday, your donation will be used to support our church's mission work. Sign up in the Gathering Space on the Mission Candle" form, and turn in your donation to the Church Office or put a check made out to TUMC Missions in Carol Westcott's mailbox. YOUR CHURCH MAILBOX Everyone has a mailbox if you regularly attend church. The mailboxes are in the main hallway of the Church. Please remember to check your mailbox every Sunday. There is important information left there for you. There might be something there for you today! Please let the Church Office know if you change your address.

8 GIFT CARD PROGRAM Do you use gift or money cards? Our program offers the same 350 different gift/ money cards with 745 various denominations or methods to obtain money value to these cards. You can purchase directly from us or we can set up a family account which allows you to reload various cards you purchase from us. If you have reloadable cards you can add money to these cards and they are then available with the new value within 3-4 hours and you do not have to wait for us to get new ones for you. These are the same cards you can purchase at Walmart, Neiman s or Rite-Aid stores. If you buy these cards from us, we then earn various percentage rebates for our church to help fund special programs in our church. We want to thank everyone who desires to help us with this gift card program. Thank you to all who purchased pies. For every two pies that were sold, we were able to help buy shoes or boots for a student in our area. The Shoe Project has truly been a blessing to our school community for many years. Thank you for your support. Operation Christmas Child boxes are due to the Church on Sunday, November 12th. Please be sure to have the label on the box (a girl/boy and the age) and rubber band the box together--please do not tape the box closed. Please do not put toothpaste or candy in the box as the guidelines have changed a bit due to customs. The Missions Memorial Tree Lighting will be on Monday, December 4th at 6:30. There will be forms available in the BEACON as well as in the Gathering Space. This is always such a special time to remember those who have passed on as well as to honor someone. Please join us for the tree lighting. Once again we will be adopting local families for our Angel Tree. Be looking for the Angel Tree to be up and filled with angels the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Thank you! The Missions Team

9 CHRISTIAN RADIO Smile FM 89.7, Family Life Radio 99.7, The Promise FM The Committee is very pleased to announce that LIVING TRUTH 2 will be performing for us during our service on Sunday, November 12th at 10:00 am. LIVING TRUTH 2 is a husband and wife ministry team composed of Elroy and Tammie Kosters from Caro, Michigan. Combined, this duo can play many antique and contemporary instruments. They travel throughout Michigan presenting their ministry of music and occasional drama sketch in combination with their testimonies of a vital, growing relationship with Jesus Christ. A love offering will be accepted for LIVING TRUTH 2 during the service. We're excited to welcome them and hope you'll join us for their inspirational performance! 2. A "Despedida" (farewell) soup and salad luncheon will be offered immediately following the Sunday, November 12th service, to say goodbye to Rogelio and Nora Covarubbias and their children before they move to Mexico. Please join us and wish them well in their future endeavors. Their presence in our church family will be greatly missed. 3. The next Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, November 28th at 7:00 pm. 4. The Committee needs your help! We will be decorating the Church for the Advent Season on Tuesday, November 28th at 9:00 am. "Many hands make light work," as the saying goes, and your help would be appreciated. If you are interested in helping adorn our church for this important and beautiful season, please join us that morning. Coffee and donuts will be provided before we begin. If you would like more information, please contact Kate Anschuetz at , or call Laura at the Church Office. HOSPITALITY SNACKS AND COFFEE We are in need of SNACKS to serve after the Services. Our snack sign up schedule has many available Sundays to fill. Please consider signing up! Pat Fisher LANDSCAPE DESIGN WORKSHOP November 9, pm- Join us for a design workshop on Thursday November 9, 2017 from 5-7 pm. We will be discussing landscaping plans for the Church that can be implemented in stages over the next 15 years. Please share your ideas for how we can make the church grounds a welcoming extension of our church home! Jamie McArdle Phone Or jamie.m.mcardle@gmail.com

10 YOUTH NEWS! Our programs are up & running! I want to thank the following volunteers: for Sunday School; Pam Lynch, Morgan Anderson & Theresa Wilt. Morgan & Theresa will be substitute teachers when Pam needs them. For junior church: Anna Dalman, Sharon Schlagel & Jane Millard. We are looking for 1 more person to get in the rotation. You are all a blessing to our Church. By the time you read this we will have 7 new members that are youth. They have been coming to classes with Pastor Dan and are stepping up to a commitment to our Church. Congratulations to all of you. It's a true sign of God working in our Church. Our Spectacular Saturday group went to a corn maze/pumpkin patch for our October meeting. I challenged them to compare the corn maze to the people that followed Moses into the desert, not knowing where they were going to end up! It was a great time. I'm adding something new to our news every month. I'm going to ask one of our youth a question & share their answer. This month I asked Colton Hasty what Thanksgiving means to him. His answer was "It's about Spirit, God, and love". Colton is a 3rd grader at Richardson Elementary school in Oscoda. Think about that as you enjoy Thanksgiving this year! Blessings, Nancy

11 MEMORIAL CHRISTMAS TREE The Missions Committee will be putting up a tree outside the entrance to the Church. Tree bulbs will be in honor or in memory of loved ones for a $10.00 donation per bulb. You may have more than one name on a bulb. Please fill out the form below and turn it in to Eileen Brewer s mailbox by Sunday, December 3. Please join us for the Lighting of the Memorial Tree on Monday, December 4 at 6:30pm.. *********Cut here************************cut here************** Memorial Christmas Tree Bulb will be in honor or in memory of a loved one. In memory of In honor of By (Your name) phone number I enclosed $10.00 for each bulb (Checks to be made out to Tawas United Methodist Church; on memo line "Missions Memorial Tree"). Please put in Eileen Brewer s Church mailbox by Sunday, December 3, 2017.

12 Tawas United Methodist Church 20 E M-55 Tawas City, MI POSTAGE REQUIRED IF MAILED Please share this newsletter with anyone you know who may be interested in visiting our Church. ADDRESS LABEL Join us for Sunday Service Saturday 6pm Praise Sunday School 11:15am Sunday 10:00 a.m. Nursery (staffed) 10:00am Pastor: Rev. Daniel Gonder Parsonage: pastortumc@outlook.com Youth Director: Office Manager: Laura Loeffler Music Director: Shawn Wygant Custodian: Judy Hills Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00am to 2:00 pm (Lunch: 11:30 Noon) Friday Closed Church Office: Fax: tawasumc@outlook.com Web: Our Purpose... To connect people to God and one another through Jesus Christ.