the Visitor Sunday Worship 8:45 am Traditional 11:15 am Contemporary Pastor Debbie Line-Yencer & Ron Yencer Our Vision Statement

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1 July 2, 2014 the Visitor a publication of Flushing United Methodist Church Our Vision Statement Preparing servants who make a difference in their community and the world by knowing Christ, sharing Christ and emulating Christ. Pastor Debbie Line-Yencer & Ron Yencer Church Staff Debbie LineYencer Lore Dearing Jeanne Wisenbaugh Sunday Worship 8:45 am Traditional 11:15 am Contemporary Marty Cheely Pat Helmer Christie Dover Matt Packer Sara Bledsoe Published the 1st Wednesday (810) Editor: Marty Cheely 413 E Main St, Flushing MI flumc@sbcglobal.net

2 Hello Flushing UMC! Very soon Ron and I will be with you, our new church family. As I write I am surrounded by boxes and tape. The sound of the tape gun causes me to cringe it is all a part of the change. I am looking forward to meeting y all (my KY word)! Ron and I just celebrated our first wedding anniversary on June 1 st and now we will celebrate being with you. My first Sunday will be July 6 th I know many of you will be away for the holiday, but we have time to get acquainted. To help me with direction and care, I am asking that you fill out a form that will be made available to you and drop it into a box that the office will prepare. You do not have to belabor the moment, simply write what comes to your heart. If you signed it that would me. In planning the direction of sermons and teaching, this will help a lot. I will also be working with the SPRC to organize home get togethers where we can meet with you in small groups this summer just to get to know each other. I am grateful to Jeff and Keri for all the preparation they did for us to come. Ten years is a long time to have a pastor and I know that your hearts are sad in this transition. I know they loved you well and led you to draw closer to the Lord. Transition is difficult but also brimming with possibilities. A scripture verse that is meaningful to many is given to a group of people in transition the Israelites were scattered and lost their ways of worship. God knew they needed a word of hope for their future. This scripture has given me strength through so many times of change. So let s together hold it close to our hearts. For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me NLT (Jeremiah 29:11-13). We are encouraged to pray, seek the Lord and trust for the future. God has a plan, we may not see it yet, but as we walk together in faith, he will direct our ways. Ron and I will be unpacking on Clearview Drive, settling in and on July 1 st I will begin the new adventure with you! Until then we will pray and trust for God is mighty God! God bless you!

3 A Note to Pastor Debbie In order to help me get to know you, please fill this out and place it in the designated box. Thanks! Three words that describe Flushing UMC Three things I am praying will happen here Jesus Christ is this to my life: A special moment in worship that impacted me was:

4 Welcome Pastor Debbie & Ron! Ice Cream Social July 13 at 12:30 pm Hosted by our Staff Parish Relations Committee after 2nd service. We will be providing ice cream sundaes to all, hand dipped by the Staff Parish in Fellowship Hall to welcome Debbie & Ron. Come one, come all! I scream, You scream, We all scream for ice cream! See you there!

5 UM Women Summer Circle The United Methodist Women invite all women of the church to join us on a trip to Grand Rapids on Wed, July 16. We are touring the United Methodist Grand Rapids Community House. We will have lunch with Ethelyn Mills at the Clark Retirement Home in Grand Rapids. We will carpool from our church at 8:30 am and return at 3:30 pm. Call Lynne Whitmire at if you want to join us. Calling ALL WOMEN, GIRLS & YOUTH! We have many learning opportunities for all women, girls and youth interested in MISSION! Choose 1 or more: 1 Day Events: July 19 Novi; Aug 14 Port Huron 2-3 Days Events: Aug Port Huron; Oct Gaylord Children's Study July 19 Novi Youth Study: Aug 14 Lake Huron There is no cost to participating in any of these events. Our local unit of United Methodist Women will pay for any registration costs and mileage for drivers of carpool groups. See the UMW board in Fellowship Hall or website page for details and signup! Hope to see you there! Can t Get to UMW Meetings? Come to a Pool Party Instead! Help us form the new Circle! If you would like to be a part of United Methodist Women, but can t participate regularly in the meetings, this is the new group for you! We want ideas to make this convenient and meaningful to you. Come and meet others who are interested at Linda Alsager s on Wed, June 30 for a pool and patio party. Swimming begins at 5:30 pm; arrive whenever it is convenient for you. We invite members at large, working women, retired women and those who spend their winters away and all others who may be interested in a meeting-free circle. Lkalsa.@aol.com or Sridge38@comcast.net.

6 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2014 Family Kick-Off Event Sunday, July 20, 5-6:30 pm Monday Thursday Kids age 4 thru 5th Grade July :45 am - 3:20 pm Registration Forms available in the Lobby KIDS SERVING KIDS BEYOND THEIR BACKYARD Vacation Bible School Needs List for 2014 Non-perishable donations may be dropped off any time in the tub in the Lobby. Perishable donations may dropped off in the Kitchen refrigerator or freezer July 18 th labeled VBS Thank you for your help! Ivory Soap Flakes Used Men s T-Shirts size M, L and XL Elastic Paint Brushes Wax Paper Quart-size Ziploc Bags Circular oatmeal or bread crumb containers WITH the lids. Unsweetened Kool-Aid Envelope Mixes NO RED Tubs of pre-sweetened Kool-Aid or Lemonade NO RED Pretzels - mini twists Mini-muffins (May brought in any time since they can be frozen.) NO PEANUT BUTTER OR NUTS Chocolate Chips Goldfish Crackers NO RAINBOW WITH RED Dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, cherries, blueberries, etc.) Chex cereal NO PEANUT BUTTER or NUTS Monetary Donations (Checks payable to Flushing UMC with VBS in memo line.)

7 Host Week July 27-August 3 Scheduling has begun and a few servants are still needed for various tasks including: serving as a host for dinner, evening, overnight and breakfast; setting up or tearing down the bedrooms and being available at church during the day on Sat, Aug 2. If you are able to assist or need more information, contact Carolyn Malaski or Kay Romoslawski. New servants are encouraged to join us. Family Promise servant opportunity forms, including details about the tasks, are available in the literature rack inside the front door of the church or from Carolyn or Kay. An updated Wish List includes the following: 1 sturdy lamp, (either a table or floor lamp); 1 small lamp for reading; 2 table fans; 1 alarm clock; parenting and women s magazines; x-box games for ages 6-15*; toys, games and larger balls for outside play*; riding toys, including bikes*; PG or PG13 movies on DVD for all ages* and action games for school age boys* and 6-8 folding lawn/deck chairs *. For those with an *, we are interested in borrowing them for the week. Items can be brought to the church any time before July 27. Be sure to label all items on loan. A list of food needed for the week, including perishable and non-perishable items, is located in Fellowship Hall on clipboards. Recently our congregation generously donated to a fund to help Taylor, a 12 year old guest, earn money to attend camp last week. With just a few days notice our congregation donated cans and bottles for her to redeem along with enough cash that gave her the money she needed to earn matching funds from another church. She was also able to get her uniform. The extra donations will be set aside for other such needs in the future. Thank you for your continued support of the Family Promise ministry at FUMC. We ask for your continued prayers for the servants and families who are part of the Family Promise program.

8 Young at Heart will meet for lunch on July 20 at The Showboat restaurant in Chesaning. Carpool from church at 1230 pm. Contact Becky Herr for reservations. All church Outing to See the Loons vs Lugnuts August 3 in Midland game me 3:05 pm Free hat day Kids can run the bases aer the game! Ticket cost $9.50 due by July 20 Sign up in the church lobby or call the church office. Contact Jeanne Wisenbaugh for more informaon. Pictures Needed Share your digital pictures of church events with the church members who can no longer attend the events. Send them via to flumc@sbcglobal.net and we will sort and load them onto digital picture frames to be delivered to our special care receivers. Contact Jeanne Wisenbaugh with questions. New Members Please welcome to our membership, Christopher and Luke, sons of Rev Dr Tara Sutton. We are happy to have them with us on our spiritual path. Nuggets from God Faithful stewardship gives intentionally. Each person should give what they have decided in their heart to give. 2 Corinthians 9:7a

9 Give Me Shelter 5K Run/Walk & Kids Run With Free Pancake Breakfast Free Childcare Sat, Aug 9 at 8:00 am Davison Abernathy Regional Park, 500 S. Dayton St 19 yrs and over $25, 18 and under $18, under 10 free Mail-In Registration: Visit familypromiseofgc.org (Events, Give Me Shelter 5K) to download registration form and instructions. Entries must be received by July 30. Online registration closes Aug 8 at 8 am: givemeshelter5k.com Mission of Family Promise: To engage community and faith-based organizations in ending homelessness - One Family at a Time! Parking Lot Woes Did you get your high heel shoe caught in a crack in the asphalt of our church parking lot? Or did you slip on the ice there last winter due to the water buildup from the poor drainage of our worn parking lot? Well, relief may be in sight in the future as the Trustees are discussing the possibilities of resurfacing, repaving and possibly expanding our church parking lot. More news on this project will be passed along as it becomes available in the future. Your Trustees Thank You We want to thank everyone especially Jeff and Jeanne, who came to visit Dean and for the many phone calls, cards and flowers. We are blessed with a wonderful church family and have witnessed the power of prayer. Dean continues to improve at home. Maxine Schmaler Thank you to our church family for many cards, calls, visits, lots of best wishes and encouragement. Thank you for the beautiful prayer shawl, to Jeff and Jeanne for their visits. Your prayers and cards are a great support. Jack & Eunice Speckmann I would like to thank everyone who participated in the farewell festivities for the Jaggers family. Thank you to all of those who came to sing during worship. It was great to have so many participate. Also, a big thank you to all who took part in the evening program. Whether it was through speaking, singing, poetry, or something else, it was a wonderful evening. With some tears and lots of laughter, it was a fitting tribute to send them on their way in this new part of their journey. Christie Dover

10 Sunday, July 6 10:00 am VBS Staff Meeting Tuesday, July 8 1:30 pm Soup Kitchen 7:00 pm VBS Staff Meeting Saturday, July 12 8:30 am UM Men 8-11 pm Open Mic Nite Worship Helpers Sunday, July 6 Scripture Reader Lois Griffin Greeters 8:45 am Jerry & Carol Dick 11:15 am Newell Card Coffee Hosts 8:45 am Jim & Laragene Triplett 11:15 am Leonard Pickelmann Ushers 8:45 am Bill & Rose Dessinger, Bill & Sue Martin 11:15 am Lauryn Klorres Communion 8:45 Barb Zelenka, Bonnie Farrow 11:15 am Sid & Connie Roman Church Calendar Sunday, July 13 Peace with Justice Day 12:30 pm Welcome Pastor Debbie Monday, July 14 9:30 am Ugli Quilts 7:00 pm Trustee Committee 7:00 pm Worship Committee Tuesday, July 15 8:30 am Endowment Committee 9:30 am Ugli Quilts 7:00 pm Trustee Committee Wednesday, July 16 7:00 pm Trustee Committee Friday, July pm Family Fun Nite Saturday, July 19 9:15 am NC Men s Ministry Sunday, July 13 Scripture Reader Jeff Welch Greeters 8:45 T & N Elsner 11:15 am Bob & Mary Lou Martin Coffee Hosts 8:45 am Gerry & Dorothy Byard 11:15 am Laurie Pitkin Ushers 8:45 am L Griffin, Marshall Knight, Jim & Laragene Triplett 11:15 am Barry & Denise Trantham Kids Church B Ward, H Nettleton Our Church Family Please remember in your hearts and prayers: Millie, a partial hip replacement Edward for a smooth transition of Neighbor Sue starting treatments regaining control of his house for spreading lung cancer Elaine with heart problems Bob anxious re chemo treatment Lorie s mother in pain with bone Jennifer recovering from cancer in her skull hysterectomy surgery Lorie overwhelmed with Juanita who had heart surgery responsibilities Family with many struggles Scott s mother-in-law with Sandy recovering from knee medical problems replacement surgery Cheryl and family for the loss of Denise s mother, heart problems stillborn Madison

11 Sunday, July 20 5:00 p VBS KickOff Monday-Thursday July :45-3:20 Vacation Bible School Monday, July 21 7:00 pm Staff Parish Sunday, July 20 Scripture Reader 8:45 a L Allyn Greeters 8:45 a 11:15 a G & K Romoslawski Coffee Hosts 8:45 a J & C Dick 11:15 a K Noe Ushers 8:45 a D Hodges, C Malaski, J Stauffacher, J Todd 11:15 a B & T Booth Kids Church N Napier, E Nettleton Worship Helpers Church Calendar Sunday-Sunday, July 27-Aug 3 Family Promise Host Week Monday, July 28 6:20 p Finance 7:00 p Ad Council Worship Helpers Sunday, July 27 Scripture Reader 8:45 a L Whitmire Greeters 8:45 a Bill & Sue Martin 11:15 a L Pitkin Coffee Hosts 8:45 a J & K Rundell 11:15 a M & A Ford Ushers 8:45 a H & E Hullet, M Weeden, M Zeller 11:15 a T & R Casteel Kids Church D Trantham, P Wisenbaugh Sunday, August 3 3:05 p Loons Game Monday, August 4 7:00 p Trustees Tuesday, August 5 Election Day Wednesday, Aug 6 Newsletter Published Saturday, August 9 8:30 a UM Men 8-11 p Open Mic Sunday, August 3 Scripture Reader 8:45 a B Zelenka Greeters 8:45 a J & M Henson 11:15 a L Pickelmann Coffee Hosts 8:45 a 11:15 a J & S Kitts Ushers 8:45 a G & D Byard, B McKay, C Metz 11:15 a B & K Halbedel Communion 8:45 a R Dessinger, L Griffin 11:15 a M & A Ford Wedding Please congratulate Pete & Kleta Baldwin on the June 14 marriage of their son and new daughter-in-law, Adam & Brittany Baldwin! Newsletter Helpers Wednesday, August 6 Wally & Marion Jurvelin, Jim & Laragene Triplett Worship Attendance June June :45 am 139 8:45 am :15 am :15 am 71

12 FLUSHING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 413 E MAIN ST FLUSHING MI ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID FLUSHING MI PERMIT #38 the Visitor July 2, 2014 Issue #11