Romeo United Methodist Church

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1 The Grapevine May 2017 This Month s Events Spring Rummage Sale May 12 & 13 9:00 a.m. Dr. John Bailey, Pastor Mother s Day May 14 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 Grant Groomes, Youth Director Bridal Show May 20 12:00 p.m. 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 Missions Sunday May 21 Memorial Day May 29 Romeo United Methodist Church Page 1

2 Pastor s Paragraphs What is liturgy? By definition it is a formulary according to which public religious worship, especially Christian worship, is conducted. This definition is used to describe what shapes our Sunday morning worship services. The songs we sing, the prayers we say, the scripture we read, even the order in which we proceed, are all liturgy. Some churches are extremely formal in their liturgy. Others, such as ours, are less formal. There is another way in which I think about the word liturgy. I was taught in seminary that the word meant the work of the people. What this means is that what happens on Sunday morning is truly in the hands of the congregation. No matter what sorts of planning go into shaping our time together, the work of worship is shared by us all. And, it is intended to be WORK. By this I mean we need to faithfully show up focused, open and willing. People are at work when they sing with the choir or prepare and clean-up Tuesday s His table, or beautify our landscaping. People are at work when they teach a class or plan fellowship events. People are at work when they prepare coffee hour, or usher, or serve meals after memorial services. People are at work when they care for those persons among us who are homebound. I could go on. I am constantly grateful for all those among us who faithfully show up focused, open and willing to do the work. All of us benefit from this work. This is God s work. Are you part of our liturgy in some way on Sunday mornings and beyond? If not, it is simple enough to connect you to some work that helps keep this congregation stay healthy and better able to be of service beyond our doors. My hope is that every one of us will find those places where we can faithfully show up focused, open and willing. Call the office and get signed up to work. Pastor Bailey Let the kindness of our Lord be over us. Make the work of our hands last. Make the work of our hands last! Psalm 90:17 Romeo United Methodist Church Page 2

3 MAY VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE FELLOWSHIP TIME 7 th Bev and Dave Lee, Lorraine and Arvid Martin 14 th Helen and Ken Koss, Becky Laseke 21 st Ann and Paul Heller, Claudia Royal 28 th Don and Lynda Adkin, Becky Laseke 9:00 A.M. Service GREETERS 7 th Anne and Don Wilber 14 th Gayle Beitel, Kathy Loba 21 st Claudia Royal, Mary Jo Hosler 28 th Kirtley Family 11:OO A.M. Service 7 th Laf & Joy Robeson 14 th Don and Lynda Adkin 21 st Joyce and Barry Benham 28 th Pat Sebastian VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS ALTAR FLOWERS 7 th Forsgren Family 14 th Open 21 st Open 28 th Open 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 7 th Marty & Heather Wagester 14 th Open 21 st Joyce Benham & Haleigh Faris 28 th Nancy Domke 11:OO A.M. Service 7 th Lamb Family 14 th Open 21 st Louchrisa Smith 28 th Dale & Jenny Teller COMMUNION STEWARDS May 7 - Pews 9:00 a.m. Naomi Stasak Mary Ann DeForest 11:00 a.m. Marty and Karen Rastigue Ron and Pat Sebastian SOUND BOARD 7 th Claudia Royal 14 th Laurie Bennett 21 st Mischele Makhlouf 28 th Claudia Royal USHERS SCHEDULE Traditional Service 7 th and 14 th Tom King Lead, Theresa King, Michael Kirtley, Xandrea Kirtley, Don Wilber, Anne Wilber Christian Goolsby Lead, Kathy Smith, Ed Buckner, 21 st and 28 rd Doug Forsgren Contemporary Service Don Adkin Lynda Adkin Tim Welch Romeo United Methodist Church Page 3

4 RUMC May 2017 Calendar Mon 1 st Membership Class Quilt Class Tue 2 nd His Table Community Meal Book Adventure with Mrs. Parks Staff Parish Committee Meeting Thur 4 th Worship Committee Meeting Upholstery Class 1:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Sat 6 th Movie Night! 6:30 p.m. Sun 7 th Communion Sunday Mon 8 th Membership Class Quilt Class Tue 9 th His Table Community Meal Rummage Sale Set-Up 5:30 p.m. Wed 10 th Rummage Sale Set-Up & Donations 9:00 a.m. Thur 11 th Rummage Sale Set-Up & Donations 9:00 a.m. Fri 12 th Spring Rummage Sale 9:00 a.m. Sat 13 th Spring Rummage Sale 9:00 a.m. Sun 14 th Mother s Day Mon 15 th Death and Resurrection Class Tue 16 th His Table Community Meal 5:30 p.m. Thur 18 th Upholstery Class Sat 20 th Love is in the Air Bridal Show 12:00 p.m. Sun 21 st Missions Sunday Combined Service 10:00 a.m. Mon 22 nd Death and Resurrection Class Tue 23 rd His Table Community Meal 5:30 p.m. Thur 25 th VCI Home Meeting Upholstery Class Mon 29 th Memorial Day Office Closed Tue 30 th Braided Rug Class begins Wed 31 st YAHA s Event 12:00 p.m. Coming Soon - June Tue 1 st Romeo High School Baccalaureate Sat 10 th Romeo Village Wide Garage Sale Sun 17 th Noisy Offering LITERIGIST SCHEDULE 9:00 Service 7 th Claudia Royal 14 th Naomi Stasak 21 st Bob Stoner 28 th Karen Bailey 11:00 Service 7 th Marty Rastigue 14 th Joy Robeson 21 st Alex Stork 28 th Steve Trenchemontagne Thank you to our entire church family for making the 2017 Lenten Fish Fries a huge success! It was a blessed five weeks of fun, fellowship, and food as we worked together to raise money for our youth and reach out to members of the community. In total, we served a whopping 3,452 guests and provided meals to some of our RUMC neighbors to thank them for being so understanding of the hustle and bustle our Fish Fries bring. We also donated leftover food to Trinity Lutheran Church in Utica to help those in need. These and other new ideas and solutions help keep the fries running smoothly and allow us to make an even greater impact. I m honored to lead such an outstanding group of people through this event and hope the spirit and enthusiasm of the fries continues on as we move into a new season as a church. Blessings, Judy Engwall 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 Santa s Workshop Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Art Room GAMMA (6 th 8 th Grades) Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Bell Choir Practice Wednesday 6:45 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 Methodist House RUMC YOUTH GROUP The youth are currently going through a lesson series on Apologetics. In this series we examine and attempt to answer some of the questions that the youth face in regards to defending their faith and beliefs. The Youth Group went to see the film The Passion of the Christ at the Romeo theatre on 4/13. This viewing was free and provided to the public by the theatre staff. NOTICE Financial Snapshot of the Operating Fund as of 3/31/17 Actual Budget Difference Income $83,525 $97,506 $-13,981 Expenses 96,815 97, Deficit -13, ,290 Unpaid Apportionments $9,244 Finance Committee ** Your church needs your Financial Support! Quarterly Giving Statements will now be available upon request only, via or hard copy. Annual Giving Statements will be mailed in January as usual. If you would like a Quarterly Statement please Dave Faris (dmf@mich.com). Would you like to occasionally correspond with one of our four Compassion Children? Just a short note is nice from our church family! Please contact the church office if you would like to help with this special outreach. Prayer Breakfast The Rev. Faith Fowler, executive director of Cass Community Social Services of Detroit, will be the keynote speaker at the 36 th Annual Rochester area Prayer Breakfast 7-9 a.m. on May 4 th at Oakland University Sports O Rena. The Prayer Breakfast is an annual event held in recognition of National Day of Prayer. Rev. Fowler is also pastor of the Cass Community United Methodist Church. If you would like to attend this breakfast please contact Becky Laseke. Ticket price is $25. Romeo United Methodist Church Page 5

6 Missions Sunday is May 21! Combined Service at 10:00 a.m.! This fun Sunday will include a special guest speaker regarding missions in Haiti, a Missions display showcasing our current and future opportunities, and a Silent Auction during Fellowship Time! Silent Auction donations are accepted through May 12. Auction items will be on display May 14 through May 21 with the auction ending at 11:30 a.m. on May 21! All proceeds will help to meet our budget and other commitments. Hello Everyone, SAVE THE DATE FAREWELL TO PASTOR BAILEY AND KAREN On June 11 th, RUMC will honor Pastor Bailey and Karen and reminisce the past two years of their ministry with us and to celebrate what we have shared with them. This will be a time where many will experience the natural emotions of grieving. Tears will be shed, good-byes will be said, and we may walk away with sadness in our hearts. These are all normal feelings for the ending phase of this transition. Trust that God will get you through this, just as God will carry Pastor Bailey and Karen to the next phase of his ministry. Pastor Bailey came to RUMC to help us transition from the long tenure of a single pastor. God has a plan to use Pastor Bailey s strengths for His Kingdom. Send Pastor Bailey and Karen off to Cheboygan covered in prayers and good memories of RUMC. My name is Jacob Nicol and I will be conducting renovations on the church garage as my Eagle Scout project. The project is to replace the overhead door to make it lighter for people to open. The side door will also need to be replaced because it has rotted out and in addition a storm door will also be added to prevent additional rot from occurring. The space that was between the former houses has remaining shrubs and weeds that will be removed and have grass seed planted instead. The finishing touch to the renovation is a scrubbing of all of the siding and replacing some of the trim boards to make the area look like less of an eyesore. In order for this project to be accomplished, I will need to raise around $1,300. Any donation will be gratefully appreciated and volunteering to help out on the work days would be very helpful. Thank you Jacob Nicol Romeo United Methodist Church Page 6

7 The 2017 RUMC Spring Rummage Sale is Finally Here! The proceeds from this fundraiser support Local, National and International Christian Missions. The schedule will be as follows: Tuesday May 9th,... Set up tables and clothes racks in fellowship hall (7pm). Wednesday May10th,... Begin sorting and pricing (9am-5pm). Thursday May 11th,... Continue sorting, pricing and final prep. (9am-5pm). Friday May 12th,... Sale Begins (9am-5pm) Saturday May 13th,... Bag Day (9am-12pm) Saturday May 13th,... Sale Ends - Clean-Up begins (12pm) Ways you can help: We need a good crew of volunteers before, during and after the sale to ensure its success. New members are especially invited to come join us and be a part of this annual event. Sign-up sheets are now posted just outside of Fellowship Hall. We need your clean and in good working condition donations. Drop-off will be Wednesday May 10 th and Thursday, May 11 th. No early drop-offs PLEASE unless you have made prior arrangements with Pat Sebastian. Due to recycling restrictions, the following items can no longer be accepted: Televisions of any kind Unmarked or Copied Media Liquid Products or Food Infant and Children s Car Seats Computer/Monitors/Printers Mattresses or Box Springs Playpens or Cribs Large Exercise Machines Typewriters Large Appliances. Last, but not least, we need help getting the word out about our sale. You will find flyers with the sign-up sheets just outside Fellowship Hall. Please consider taking a few and placing them out in the community. How about using your social media to announce our sale. This will certainly help us reach a larger group of people and keep advertising costs low. If you need to make arrangements to have something picked up, dropped off or have further questions please contact Pat Sebastian (248) Hope to See You There!! Romeo United Methodist Church Page 7

8 1 st Joseph Zaiglin 2 nd Carol Stoner 4 th Diane Smiles 5 th Jeff Groomes Ed Klusendorf Kari Reid 6 th Clifford Theisen 8 th Lanny Wiers 9 th Annette Perrin 10 th Drew Reid 11 th Gloria Laverdiere James Theisen 12 th Audrey Rosso 13 th Donald Roberson George Jones What Does a Pastoral Move Look Like to a Congregation? In the beginning: Although it has only been two years since RUMC has gone through a pastoral change, it is good to recall what it is like to begin a new phase of ministry under the leadership of a new pastor. There are three phases in the transition: an ending, a neutral zone, and a new beginning. These phases do not have clear boundaries, but overlap. It might be helpful to think of RUMC s history as a life history and to think of the present as the crossover point between one chapter and another. Perhaps it would help for us to think of the chapter we are completing as the Bailey Chapter, and the chapter we are about to begin as the Herm Chapter. As we get ready to begin the Herm Chapter, let s consider the stages of a pastoral move. Think back to the end of March when we first learned that Pastor Trevor Herm was appointed to RUMC. This started our transition. We then learned that Pastor Bailey was being appointed to St. Paul s UMC in Cheboygan. At this time, RUMC began the phase of preparing for the departure of Pastor Bailey and the arrival of Pastor Herm. We are still in the ending and neutral phases. Watch for next month s Grapevine for more information! 14 th Tim Brown Jon Corbin 18 th Marilyn Simpson 22 nd Kathy Ullom Corinne Lamb 23 rd Tom King 24 th Jordan Couture 25 th Paul Dennis Joseph Weeks 26 th Ardith Becker Ned Grant 27 th Denise Dillon Julia Jones-Lau 28 th Helen Biggs 31 st Richard Muir Jr. Hunter Rankin Madison Deming A CROSS IN MY POCKET I carry a cross in my pocket A simple reminder to me Of the fact that I am a Christian No matter where I may be His little cross is not magic Nor is it a good luck charm It isn t meant to protect me From every physical harm It s not for identification For all the world to see It s simply an understanding Between my Savior and me When I put my hand in my pocket To bring out a coin or key The Cross is there to remind me Of the price He paid for me It reminds me too, to be thankful For my blessings day to day And to strive to serve Him better In all that I do and say It s also a daily reminder Of the peace and comfort I share With all who know my Master And give themselves to His care So I carry a cross in my pocket Reminding no one but me That Jesus Christ is Lord of my life If only I ll let Him be By Verna Thomas Romeo United Methodist Church Page 8

9 Forth Annual Fashion, Flowers, & Sunday, June 11, 2017 Food Fete Tapper Gardens You're invited! Please join us at the Fourth Annual Fashion, Flowers & Food Fete, to be held on Sunday, June 11 at Tapper Gardens in Bruce Twp. Our Diamond Sponsor Atlas Jewelers of Shelby Twp. has generously donated 16 cubic zirconia and one.30 carat round brilliant cut diamond valued at more than $1,100 to be hidden in the raffle baskets. Which one will contain the real diamond? The afternoon will include self-guided tours of the 3.5-acre private garden, a fashion show featuring clothing and accessories from Fashion Sponsor Felycia Wendt of the Basement Salon & The Attic Beau-tique in Washington and Big Time-Bag Time of Shelby Twp. Appetizers, desserts and beverages will be served from local businesses. Additional food and desserts will be provided by Thee Office Pub & Cookery and Westview Orchards & Winery. There will be door prizes and raffle baskets. Tickets are $25 each. No door sales. Please consider becoming a sponsor or gift donor as we strive to reach our goal of $10,000, which enables Samaritan House to provide emergency services to 430 people each month. For more information, contact (586) orshevents@att.net. Please make checks payable to Samaritan House Van Dyke Washington, MI Calling All Lovers of Yarn If you love yarn, you are invited to join us on a field trip to Wooly & Company in Birmingham on May 18 th. Join us as we experience the warm, cozy atmosphere of this knitting studio and indulge ourselves being surrounded by fine yarn, knitting tools and luxury knits. All lovers of yarn are invited, so be sure to invite your friends. We will car-pool and plan to leave the church parking lot promptly at 9:00 a.m. After a couple of hours of browsing at Woolly & Company, we will have lunch at Toast before heading home. Lunch is planned for noon and could take a couple of hours. Toast serves an innovative and eclectic menu. Romeo United Methodist Church Page 9

10 Bread Baking Class 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 26 & 30 so our volunteers can enjoy the Memorial Day celebrations. Just Banjos Concert! Friday, May 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Washington Center. This is a free concert! Light refreshments will be provided. Baking techniques, special recipes, and great fellowship, were shared at the April 3 rd meeting of the bread club! This is one of the many great classes and events organized by our Christian Education director, Linda Schenburn! Death and Resurrection of the Messiah Starts Monday, May 15 at 7 p.m. Filmed on location in Israel and throughout the Middle East, the Faith Lessons DVD series is an adventure in biblical learning. You will discover why Jesus turned the world upside down with his compelling call to follow him. Teacher and historian Ray VanderLaan brings together history, culture, and geography to illuminate the Gospels. 10 lessons supported by an interactive Discovery Guide will let you walk with Jesus through the days of his ministry on this earth. The insights you gain will transform your reading of the Gospels and inspire a deeper faith commitment. Faith Lessons on the Life and Ministry of the Messiah focuses on his life, and his short but powerful ministry a ministry that has shaped empires and changed the course of history. It focuses on the last week of Jesus life, his death and resurrection, and the Holy Spirit s visit on Pentecost. We will explore a new location in the Holy Land and the Bible history and message from that location. Each week s lesson is connected but stands on its own. This is a very unique presentation and I am sure you will be enlightened and moved by the content. Come each week, or just one or two. I am sure you will learn a few new things and be moved by the faith lessons. A Discovery Guide will be provided. Romeo United Methodist Church Page 10

11 ALTAR FLOWERS Please sign the Altar Flowers Calendar for the dates you wish to donate flowers. The price is $40 for both vases. Mail or give the order form below to: RUMC Church Office 280 N. Main Street Romeo, MI FLOWER ORDER Date flowers are to be in Sanctuary: In honor of: In memory of: Placed by: Amount Enclosed: $40.00 Make your check payable to Romeo United Methodist Church. When paying by check, please clearly mark it Altar Flowers. Thank you. REMEMBER: The flowers are yours to take after the worship service. Please remove the plastic cups from the vases and replace with the artificial flowers located on top of the cabinet in the elevator room, or on the Sanctuary railing. If you would like them to go to a shut-in or a nursing home, please mark below and they will be delivered for you. Please deliver altar flowers to shut-in or nursing home. Romeo United Methodist Church Page 11

12 HIS TABLE RUMC will host the His Table meal May 2. Watch for tags for meal items and volunteer sign-up! Sponsored by the Boudeau and Faris Families. Thank you for your support of this local mission outreach! Romeo United Methodist Church Page 12

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