New Life News. September 2016 Volume 2 Issue 8. - Pig Roast - Finance Article - Trustee's Minutes - Ad. Board Minutes - Blood Drive - Ramp Workbee

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1 New Life News September 2016 Volume 2 Issue Howard City-Edmore Rd. Six Lakes, MI newlifeumc6584@gmail.com - Pastor's Ponderings - Women's Page - Leone Whittum's poem - Church Calendar - Prayer Calendar - Birthdays & Anniversaries - Golf Outing - Pig Roast - Finance Article - Trustee's Minutes - Ad. Board Minutes - Blood Drive - Ramp Workbee In This Issue There is a lot of information packed into this newsletter, so look it all over, so that you don't miss an event. Ron Kinsey Administrative Assistant Pastor s Ponderings As I look back over my life, I am in awe and wonder of God who has placed me in different situations so that I have met people who have influenced my life in good and not so good ways, people who have shown me what it is like to live as a growing Christian, and so many places I have seen and been able to say thank you to God. I can hardly believe all that I have seen and experienced in my life. I never thought as a young girl growing up in a small college town in western Pennsylvania that I would have resided in 5 different states and 12 different communities. I would have laughed if you had told me in high school that I would have a Master of Divinity degree and be a fully ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. As a young college woman I would have been surprised if someone told me that in just a few short years I would meet and marry a such a wonderful loving man as Mark Babb (this month we are celebrating 28 years of marriage too!) When all of us look over our lives we are surprised where God has led us and how God has led us. Most folks can't believe how their lives have changed from what their childhood dreams and aspirations were. It is part of the joy of living life with God. Yes, there have been times of trouble, but there is so much more joy and love and grace that we have experienced. The future is still the great unknown for humanity. None of us are able to accurately predict the future for themselves or for others. Sure, we can work for goals and can achieve them but for knowing all the details, nobody can know all of what it takes to reach our goals. In the next two months New Life UMC will be looking to the future. What is God s vision for this part of the Body of Christ? As I mentioned last month first we must determine our core values and then we must pray and talk about the vision of this church and of the community that surrounds this church. I hope you are willing to help shape the vision of this church so that it may be a vital, lifegiving instrument of God so that those who are members grow in their faith and those who know nothing about faith and its journey can come into a connection with our Lord, Jesus and find the faith that will fill every void in their lives. Amen. Pastor Remember the Day of Visioning on October 8 from 9am-noon. Be part of the future of New Life UMC! Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

2 page 2 For the Women Hello, September, WOW! How did that happen so soon? Most of us have been involved in a busy VBS, and our yard sale is being readied as I write this article, so we are not just sitting back and soaking up the summer sun; although that might be nice. On Tuesday, September 13, your Women's Fellowship Circle will meet at 1:30. We will be making plans for next year. Marsha Anderson will offer devotions and Mary Main will serve a light snack. District opportunities for September include the Heartland Annual on Sept. 17, 8:30am to 2pm, at Alma UMC. The speaker will be Jane P. White, and she will speak on human trafficking. An offering will be split between UM Community House's Maintenance Fund and Human Trafficking. Ingathering items will go for local women's shelters. Registration deadline is Sept. 1st, and the cost is $10. Women's Night Out will be Sept. 20, at Clare UMC. Dinner will be at 6:30, with a program at 7:30. Come and hear gospel music artist Jerry Garcia. Registration is due by Sept. 1, at a cost of $10. Ingathering items will go for Clare County Baby Pantry. Kelsey Recreation-Bingo is Sept. 20, from 2 to 3pm. Circle of Friends meet Sept. 26, at 7pm. Thanks, Mary Lou Botma UMW President It Comes To Be His promise will not fade away with the passing of our days But it shall surely come to be in what would seem, long delays. The time of restoration, come. He the Lord, will hasten it. The miracle to joy our hearts... His Spirit thus, empowers it. He the Creator of it all... Our very love and life, we live. It is upon His Name we call... His faithful promise, yes He gives. Nothing of ourselves, but Him, praises to our God be given. A little song, a little hymn... for wonders, overflowing Heaven! Leone Whittum Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) Hebrews 10:23 KJ COMING FALL 2016 WinSome Women Christian Retreats Keynote Speaker: Susie Larson Keynote Speaker: Nancy Stafford Featured Musician: Ginny Owens Breakout Speaker: Allison Allen Theme: Power in Prayer "Pray Continually" 1 Thess. 5:17 (NIV) at Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan October 18&19, October 19&20, October 20&21 Registration began August 13, 2016 go to: wswretreats.org for details What's happening in September Women's Bible Study: Wed.'s, 10:30am Widows Might: Sept. 8, 1pm Women's Fellowship: Sept. 13, 1:30pm Kelsey Recreation: Sept. 20, 2pm Circle of Friends: Sept. 26, 7pm

3 September 2016 page 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 8a Brkfst at Crystal Fountain 2 3 4:30p Emmaus Gth- Grvlle 1 st UMC 4 9&11a Worship 10a Sunday School 7:30p AA&Al-Anon 5 Labor Day Office Closed 6 Sue/Mark-Vac 9:30a Prayer Team 10:30a Care Team 12p LV Minst Mtg 6p Preschl Open Hs 7 Sue/Mark-Vac 8a Men s Bible Stdy 9:30a TOPS 10:30a Wms Bble Stdy 6p Christian Fun Night 8 Sue/Mark-Vac 1p Widows Might 5p Mobile Food Trk 9 Sue/Mark-Vac 10 Sue/Mark-Vac 8a Men s Fllshp. 1p Ramp Work Bee 11 Sue/Mark-Vac 9&11a Worship 10a Sunday School 5p Golf Outing 7:30p AA&Al-Anon 18 Sue/Mark-Vac 9&11a Worship 10a Sunday School 12p Young at Heart 7:30p AA&Al-Anon 12 Sue/Mark-Vac 5:45p TOPS 19 Sue/Mark-Vac 5:45p TOPS October newsletter articles due 13 Sue/Mark-Vac 9:30a Prayer Team 10:30a Care Team 1:30p Wmns Fllshp 6p Emmaus 4 th Day 7p Lead Night Mtgs 20 9:30a Prayer Team 10a Stephen Ministry 10:30a Care Team 2p Kelsey Rec 7p Ad Board 14 Sue/Mark-Vac 8a Men s Bible Stdy 9:30a TOPS 10:30a Wms Bble Stdy 6p Christian Fun Night 21 8a Men s Bible Stdy 9:30a TOPS 10:30a Wms Bble Stdy 6p Christian Fun Night 6:30p Choir 7:30p Hand Bells 15 Sue/Mark-Vac 22 Autumn begins 4p Free Food Truck 16 Sue/Mark-Vac Sue/Mark-Vac 2p CROP Walk 24 *Fall Adopt-A- Highway begins 25 * 9:30a Sunday Schl 10:30a Worship 12:15p Pig Roast 7:30p AA&Al-Anon 26 * 5:45p TOPS 27* 9:30a Prayer Team 10:30a Care Team 12-5:45p Blood Dr 28* 8a Men sbible Stdy 9:30a TOPS 10:30a Wms Bble Stdy 6p Christian Fun Night 6:30p Choir 7:30p Hand Bells 29* 30* Adopt-A-Highway followup John Andersen and Bill Besemer picked up two sections of the M-46 Highway. Barb and Andy Ray came home from vacation and pitched in to clean the final two sections., all in the July heat. They totaled 13 bags of trash. Please take time to thank John, Bill, Andy, and Barb, and plan on helping make a full crew the last week of September. The next pickup dates are: Sept. 24 thru Oct. 2 PRAYER RALLY TUESDAY - OCTOBER 4, 12-1 P.M. CAPITAL EAST STEPS - LANSING, MICHIGAN GOLF OUTING Sunday, September 11, 5pm at Brookside Golf Course 3 or 4 person scramble Cost: $20 includes green fees, cart, lunch and prizes

4 New Life UMC Sunday - Sept noon YOU'RE INVITED! MENU Pulled Pork Potato Salad Coleslaw Baked Beans Dinner Rolls Homemade Desserts Free-will donation Take-out will be available Birthdays in September Bob Sadler 09/01 Gilda Nichols 09/06 Elmer Ashbaugh 09/12 Arlene Oberlin 09/13 Deloris Ingall 09/14 Drew Molitor 09/14 Elsie Petersen 09/17 Nancy Shepard 09/20 Audrey Crane 09/23 Mary Lou Botma 09/26 Sponsored by the Trustees Anniversaries in September Marv & D'Ann Fountain 09/12 Kevin & Michelle Outman 09/14 Carl & Jane Large 09/15 Michael & Jessica Peterson 09/22 Mike & Ann Minkel 09/24 page 4 So Where Does Our Church Money Go??? This is a series on the general operating budget at New Life. This is not Capital and is not Designated Funds. Trustee Team: They are responsible to see to the maintenance of the church building and parsonage. Regular offerings are used to pay for insurance, propane, electricity, heating & cooling, water softening salt, supplies for dish sanitizer, annual water testing, internet services, copy machine rent and service charges, annual licensing of kitchen, lawn care, snow removal, supplies for custodian, and small repair costs. Budgeted for 2016: $44,850. Worship Team: Costs that are paid under their care is music costs, piano tuning, special event costs, licensing so hymns and music can be copied & used in various ways, such as on overhead projection; computer and techboard costs, bulletin supplies, communion supplies and pastor supply. Budgeted for 2016: $4,000. Christian Education Team: They are responsible to see to all costs for curriculums, supplies and materials needed to support Sunday School, Wed. Fun Night, Church School, and VBS. A new computer is needed for this program. Budgeted for 2016: $5,300. Administration Team (Office): Costs seen to are multiple and many are supplies church-wide. Paper stock, copy machine supplies, advertising, postage, computer costs, software, telephone, devotional subscriptions, miscellaneous office supplies. Budgeted for 2016: $7,100. Staff, Pastor, Relations Committee: Costs they oversee are the salaries for Pastor, Admin. Assistant, Worship Director, Christian Ed. Director, Custodian, and Nursery Supervisor. Also paid is Social Security and Workman's Compensation. Budgeted for 2016: $65,242. Finance Team: Costs are envelopes for offerings, Vanco costs for online giving, software costs for computer programs, paper stock, computer service costs, and accountant consultation fees. A new computer will be needed in the future. Budgeted for 2016: $621. Program Expenses: We support partially or fully various other programs, such as Stephen Ministry, Care Team, Leadership Training, and also Annual Conference Delegate. Budgeted for 2016: $3,450. Extended Missionary Support: We help support two missionaries - Kerry & Bejay Lama and the Smallwoods. Budgeted for 2016: $2,400. Conference Support: We pay ministry shares to the West Michigan Conference 10 months of the year. Budgeted for 2016: $29,980.

5 page 5 EVERYONE HAD FUN AT THE "SURF SHACK" VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! ADULT CHOIR & HANDBELLS! It's time for music rehearsals to start again! Adult choir rehearsal will be at 6:30 PM beginning Wednesday September 21. Persons from high school age and beyond are invited to sing in the choir. The Handbell Choir will rehearse at 7:30 PM beginning September 21. See you there! New Life Annual Craft Sale 6584 W. Howard City-Edmore Rd., Six Lakes Operation Christmas Child shoebox October 14-10am to 5pm Lunch available by UMW October 15-10am to 4pm Lunch available by Men's Fellowship Just a reminder that now is a great time to stock up on school supplies for your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. Pencils, paper, crayons, pencil sharpeners and scissors are such a blessing for kids to receive because many children can not attend school unless they have their own school supplies. Take advantage of the back to school sales now and you'll be ready to pack your shoeboxes this fall! Thank you for blessing children all over the world by continuing to pack shoebox gifts! Registration forms available with a deadline of October 1st Lots of crafts available - scarves - baby items - baked goods - garden decor knitting stuff - Watkins - wooden kids toys - jewelry ceramics - quilts & character quilts - wreathes wooden planters - hand-made furniture - essentdial oils & candles - and much more Potential Craft Sale Leader(s) Have you ever considered volunteering to run our church craft sale? The leaders of the New Life Annual Craft Sale woulld like to train someone to eventually become the leader(s) of this annual craft sale. If you think that you might be interested, please contact Carol Enyart at / or Nancy Shepard at

6 page 6 Trustee minutes: August 15, 2016 Present: Andy Ray, Bonnie Reed, Drew Molitor, Ann Larson, D Ann Fountain, Eugene Rentschler, Craig Grassley Andy open meeting with prayer at 7:05 pm D Ann made a motion to accept June minutes as written, second by Eugene, all in favor, motion carried. Old Business: The new ranges have been converted to LP and installed. Approved door hardware has been installed on pre-school classroom Pig Roast: plans are moving along, Andy will finalize the date, Sunday Sept. 25 there will be one service, serving will begin about 12:00, take out will be available, Drew will check with Sages about the pork. D Ann Fountain will follow up with advertising. Bonnie is putting together work groups to make potato salad. Set-up, Clean-up etc. The upstairs renovation project has $ available for use. Andy and Drew are working on getting estimates from contractors. We would like to move forward on this project. Church: List of items to be addressed Painting of light poles in parking lot, the paint has been purchased, will need to find time to do this next year. Spot lights for the chancel area: Drew will purchase a case of light LED light bulbs. There will be training in the fall for the Defibrillator. Andy will be making sure the batteries are charged. [Lighting] in the women s bathroom in the education wing needs to be replaced - will need to purchase Changing out regular lights with LED is an ongoing project; they will be replaced as needed. Bark needs to be replaced around the trees at the church, this will look better and aid in mowing. Parsonage: Things that need to be addressed. The basement step railing needs to be repaired this will be addressed first. Railing on deck steps, and skirting, the deck needs to be sealed before winter. Sand drywall and paint in the basement. Landscape work, grass seeding. Need to cut a few more trees. Andy will talk to Bill Besemer to get a date for the men s group - looking at maybe a time in Sept. There is a plan to sell the wood like we did last time. Electrical work in the garage. The basement carpet needs to be removed, and new ceiling tiles installed. New Business: Annual parsonage inspection is due, will get with Pastor Sue to set up a date for this. Pre-School rent will stay as is at this time; there are 14 students at this time: 10-three year old, 4-four year olds, this is a preliminary enrollment it may change once public school starts. We need to start talking about our goals and budget for next year. Motion was made by Drew to adjourn meeting, second by Ann, all in favor, Andy adjourn the meeting at 8:37. Recording Secretary Bonnie Reed Joshua Ramps Workbee The Men's Fellowship group at New Life UMC has been building and installing handicap ramps since at least On Saturday, September 10th, at 1pm, they are offering everyone an opportunity to come to New Life and learn how they put these ramps together. If you would like, you may even want to pick up a tool that day and help out. BLOOD DRIVE At New Life United Methodist Church 6584 W. Howard City-Edmore Rd., Six Lakes Tuesday, September 27, 12pm to 5:45pm For info or appointment, visit redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: New Life UMC) or call Walk-ins are also welcome. Promises are like crying babies in a theater; they should be carried out at once. Norman Vincent Peale

7 page 7 ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD MEETING August 16, 2016 The July meeting of the administrative council of New Life United Methodist Church was called to order by chairman, Pat Carr. Prayer was led by Pastor Sue Babb. Present were Joe and Doris Shaw, Andy and Barbara Ray, Pat Carr, Mary Lou Botma, Linda Houck, Bill Besemer, Myrna Walldorff, and Pastor Sue Babb and Mark Babb. Bill moved that we accept the minutes from the July meeting. This was seconded by Andy. Motion carried. Bill presented the treas. report. Linda moved that we accept the report. Motion carried. Committee reports were given as follows: Worship: Mark reported that choir practice will start on Sept. 21st when they return from vacation. Christian Ed.: Pastor Sue reported for Missy that Bible School went very well. There will be a Christian Fun Night on Sept. 7th. Sunday School for children will start in the fall beginning with one class and hoping to build. They have ordered Bibles for Sunday School. Missions: Linda reported for Mel that he will be going on a mission trip to South Carolina in Sept. Hospitality team: Doris reported that they continue to provide services including meals, transportation to dr. appts., cards, etc. to those in need. Trustees: Andy reported that the new stoves have been installed. The pig roast will be at noon on Sept. 25th after a 10:30 a.m. combined service. The preschool is small again this year. VCI: Doris reported that this group is in a waiting position currently. Finance: Myrna reported that Miranda Carr will begin working on the finance team on Aug. 17th. She will replace Linda Houck. UMW: Mary Lou reported that the district meeting is Sept. 17th, women s night out is Oct. 20th, and the Craft sale is Oct. 14th and 15th. The Circle of Friends is planning a baby shower for the Tyler Nedeaus. UMM: Bill reported that a good breakfast was had at the Bell Tower. This group has received $ from the Paul Johnson memorial and $ from the Amble Motorcycle Group. There will be a ramp building bee on Sept. 10th. They have invited all people in the ministerial group to attend. Pastor s report: Pastor Sue reported that they will be on vacation starting Sept. 4th for two weeks. Mike Seymour will be preaching on the 11th. She and Mark will also be attending a continuing ed. conference on Aug. 23rd and 24th. She has a one on one with the D.S. in Mt. Pleasant on Aug. 17th. Pastor Sue talked about core values of love, faith, community, and accountability and had people share what each of those areas meant. On Oct. 8th there will be a visioning meeting from 9-12:00 p.m. Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Ray, Secretary CHRISTIAN FUN NIGHT New Life United Methodist Church STARTING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 6PM and continuing every Wednesday, during school year 6-6:30: Meal for $1.00 donation 6:30-7:30: Lesson and Activities Preschool to High School ages welcome Badminton - Crafts - Snacks - Activities - Volley Ball - B - Ball - Life Lessons Any questions, please call

8 New Life United Methodist Church 6584 W. Howard City-Edmore Rd. Six Lakes, MI On this 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, our Lord reminds us he is the Prince of Peace. Let us strive for peace in our homes, our community and our churches.