CHURCH OF THE DUNES UNITED METHODIST. Website: Telephone: Sheldon Road, Grand Haven, Michigan 49417

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1 CAST Andy Buchwald Weston Taylor Amanda Buchwald Kathryn Ackerman Heckler Ian Bakker Captain Jack Cracker and Johnny Bay Peter Hicks Penny the parrot Leeah Cole Andrea Buchwald Sydney Thompson Joe Buchwald Mike Cole Vendor Gabe Houseman Polly the parrot Meg Taylor Child 1 Mary Violet Springer Pirates Angels Freddy Gonzales Noah Hicks Lacy Sofia Grilley Manuela Sanchez Raechel Dunne Macy Sophie Martin Micaela Sanchez Allison Kelly Stacey Jillaena Weesies Josie Batista Kassidy Bush Casey Riley Evans Jose Perez Jacob Larkins Mary Rosalee Springer Diego Castillo Ian Bakker Kerry Grace Ackerman Juan Filipe Gabe Houseman Darcey Lexy Bakker Juan Pablo Grant Taylor Marcey Claire Clapp Technical Support Props Sara Houseman, Jen Taylor, Jean Schuitman Music Cynthia Hicks Dialogue Jen Taylor Sound Marna Jeffery Director Jean Schuitman Junior Singers 2014 Graduates Kathryn Ackerman, Weston Taylor, and Sydney Thompson Sunday, May 4, 2014 Children s Musical Ushers: (8:30) Eldon & Rhea Eldred, Dale & Pam Zurakowski (10:30) Jim & Isla Prelesnik, Michael Moerland, John Jarvi Greeters: (8:30) Jean Dusnik (10:30) Dan & Wynne Martin Welcome Center: (8:30) Herm Tanis (10:30) Liz McCoy Nursery Care: Karen Aspenson, Michele Hanson Nursery Volunteer: Spring Musical Coffee Fellowship: Mike & Tracee Cole, Roger & Phyllis Simmons Sunday, May 11, 2014 Mother s Day Communion Stewards: (8:30) JoAnn Anthes, Jackie Laughlin (10:30) Gary & Karyn Gillan Liturgists: (8:30) Harold Merz (10:30) Jerry VanderMolen Ushers: (8:30) Eldon & Rhea Eldred, Dale & Pam Zurakowski (10:30) Jim & Isla Prelesnik, Michael Moerland, John Jarvi Greeters: (8:30) John North & Susan Klooster (10:30) Jim & Marjorie Bullerdick Welcome Center: (8:30) Barb Collins (10:30) Pete & Cynthia Hicks CIW: Laura Burns, Mimi Dunne, Edward Snider, Jeff DeSchaaf Nursery Care: Karen Aspenson, Michele Hanson Nursery Volunteer: Lesleigh Milanowski Coffee Fellowship: Dan & Darleen Houle, Don & Vicki Reis CHURCH OF THE DUNES CORE PURPOSE: We are a family of faith who seeks to grow in God s grace and love, challenges and equips all members to be faithful disciples, to share the Good News and demonstrate and reflect the love of God. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF THE DUNES 717 Sheldon Road, Grand Haven, Michigan Telephone: Website:

2 May 4, 2014 The Order of Morning Worship The Third Sunday of Easter 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Gathering As the church gathers, please feel free to get acquainted with your neighbor. Please be sure to fill out a blue response card that may be found in your bulletin this morning. A invites you to stand, as you are able. Please silence your cell phone. Informal Moments and Announcements Call to Worship L: Climbing high, reaching for the sky. P: Jumping in puddles, laughing so merrily. L: Rolling in the tickling green grass, dizzy with joy. P: The exuberance of children; God s pure delight. L: Singing out loud, P: Hugging, and sharing. ALL: The joy of children: A blessing from God and a reason to sing! Hymn of Praise This Is The Day (sing 2 times) (red book) No. 657 Sharing the Word The Scriptures are opened to the people through the reading of lessons, preaching and music. Musical Pirates of the I Don t Care -ibbean Smith/arr. Robertson Presented by the Junior Singers SCENE 1 Welcome to Pirate Park SCENE 1 (continued) Soloists: Noah, Kassidy, and Raechel What Would You Do With a Pirate? Soloists: Gabe & Grant Group: Allison, Ian, and Jacob SCENE 1 (continued) SCENE 2 Treasures on Earth SCENE 3 That s Where My Treasure Is Group 1: Claire, Jillaena, Leeah, Riley, and Sophie Group 2: Grace, Meg, Rosalee, and Sofia Soloists: Weston and Sydney Group: Kathryn, Sydney, and Weston SCENE 3 (continued) Do You Remember? SCENE 3 (continued) Soloists: Raechel, Kassidy, Grant, Gabe, Jillaena, and Noah Group: Gabe, Grant, and Ian Somebody Got to Tell Somebody with Go, Tell It on the Mountain, There Is a Balm in Gilead, and Christ Arose Group: Leeah, Meg, and Rosalee Soloists: Sofia and Sophie SCENE 4 A Pirate Chantey SCENE 4 (continued) You Are God s Treasure on Earth Soloists: Jillaena, Sophie, Sofia, and Rosalee Group: Claire, Grace, Lexy, and Riley SCENE 4 (continued) You Are God s Treasure on Earth (reprise) Response to the Word We respond to God s Word by offering prayers, our gifts and our service for the world and one another. Offertory How Great Thou Art arr. Linker Doxology Fairest Lord Jesus **(red book) No. 189, vv. 4 Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the Nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, now and forevermore be thine. Prayer of Dedication Sending Forth The people are sent into ministry with the Lord s Blessing. Hymn of Dedication Sent Forth by God s Blessing (red book) No. 664 Benediction and Chimes Postlude Somebody Got to Tell Somebody Smith/arr. Robertson Special thanks to those that have helped make today come together and have supported this musical. It has been a great season for all of us who have participated in choir. Thank you to family and friends for faithfully bringing these special children to be part of the music here at the Church of the Dunes. God bless, Jean Schuitman *Words and/or music Abington Press printed by permission of OneLicense.net License #A-&22925 **Words UM Publishing printed by permission of OneLicense.net; License #A

3 ANNOUNCEMENTS, PAGE 4 STEWARDSHIP UPDATE Weekly Receipts Received Apr Weekly Average For Operating Expenses $ 7,996 $ 9,823 For Mortgage Payments $ 1,970 $ 2,418 Mortgage Balance Mortgage Balance as of January 1, 2014 $286, Current Mortgage Balance as of April 14, 2014 $249, Weekly Attendance Last Week: 331 Last Year: 301 BRING IN YOUR CAMPBELL S & PROGRESSO SOUP AND BOX TOPS LABELS: Thanks and blessings to all who are bringing in Campbell s and Progresso soup and Box Tops for Education labels! Please keep em coming! Just place them in the red box on the brick ledge in the Wiltse Center entrance. Huge thanks. -Pam Mettler ZUMBA! COME JOIN THE FUN! Six weeks of Zumba on Tuesdays, beginning May 6. Classes will be held in the Wiltse Center from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The cost is $25.00 for the entire six week session. You don t need prior experience or expertise to participate. The only requirement is a desire to have a great time while exercising. This hour workout does not discriminate based on age or gender. All are welcome! Sign up in the church office no later than Monday, May 5. Questions and sign ups may also be directed to Karla Wischmeyer or Gay Cole. We need 15 prepaid participants to offer the class. Hope to see you there! SALVATION ARMY NEEDS: Canned peaches, canned pork & beans, jelly and macaroni & cheese. TO ALL OF YOU WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE WEAVING, A HUGE THANK YOU! Now we have another project and we hope everyone can participate. The courtyard needs some color so we have a few pots that we are going to do mosaics on. If you have an old chipped plate or a colorful bottle, even a beautiful stone, please consider contributing to the mosaics. You can give us a small piece that you ve broken off or give us the plate and we ll finish the breaking. Next week there will be a basket in the entry by the offices that you may put your offerings in. We d also love to have you join us to help adding pieces to the mosaics. While the Tuesday evening Creativity class will not be devoted totally to this project, some in the class will be working on them and would be happy to have you join in. We d like to get them done in time to put out Memorial Day weekend. "MUFFINS FOR MOTHERS" will be available for pick-up next Sunday, May 11 in the Wiltse Center, 9:30 a.m. to noon. FOOD FOR FUEL Please pick up some M&M candy in the Wiltse Center during coffee fellowship. Simply eat the candy inside the tube, replace with quarters (checks and cash will be accepted too). The money will be used for our fuel for the Mission Trip in June. These may be returned any Sunday in May to the basket on the brick wall or to Ashley Boersma. BLANKET SUNDAY: A blanket for Mother s Day? Sure! We are celebrating Blanket Sunday next weekend in honor of mothers across the globe. For decades Church World Service has been sending blankets and disaster aid around the world when tragedies happen, and we will include a special offering envelope next week to support these efforts. If you would like to donate to Blanket Sunday in honor of your mother, you can pick up a small note in the entry way near the offices to place in your Mother s Day card. This is another opportunity for you to change our world. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PAGE 1 THERE IS NO CHILDREN IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING BECAUSE OF THE CHILDREN S MUSICAL. JUBILATION CHOIR REHEARSALS: Wednesdays, May 7 and 14 from 6:45-7:30 p.m. in the Choir Loft. We will sing at both services on Sunday, May 18! Please come sing! A NEW ADULT CLASS, SIMPLY CHRISTIAN: WHY CHRISTIANITY MAKES SENSE, BY AUTHOR N.T. WRIGHT (THE BISHOP OF DURHAM) BEGINS TODAY and runs through June 15 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 10. Join facilitator Ray Komray to watch a DVD and discuss this engaging study. Wright challenges skeptics and explores what the Christina faith is all about. Insights will be provided to some of the toughest questions believers face today: justice and spirituality, relationships, God, Israel, Jesus the Holy Spirit, and the new creation. CONGREGATION INVITED TO CELEBRATE CONFIRMANDS: This year our church family will be celebrating with the young people who will make a decision to join the church through Confirmation. They have been meeting with their Mentors through the winter months and will take this important step on Sunday, May 18, Beginning on May 11 and continuing through May 18, there will be bags placed on the brick wall in the lobby by the church office, each bearing the name of one of our Confirmands. We are inviting the congregation to celebrate these young people by placing into these bags cards, or any small tokens to affirm this step in their spiritual Journey. BOOK REVIEW NEWS: We will meet on Monday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ryder Lounge to discuss David & Goliath, by Malcolm Gladwell. All are welcome to join in the discussion. Call Karyn Gillan at 616/ if you have questions. MUSKEGON RIVER KAYAK RUN: The annual Church of the Dunes Kayak trip on the Muskegon River is scheduled for Monday, July 7. Arrangements for the kayak rentals, launch and pick-up will be organized through Wisner Rents Canoes in Newaygo. A lunch is planned following the trip from Croton Dam to Hi-Rollway Boat Launch. Those interested in joining the group for a fun day on the river should contact Pete Peterson at 616/ or Herm Tanis at 616/ ASAP to allow time for advanced reservations with Wisner Rents Canoes. THE CHURCH OF THE DUNES GOLFERS welcome all golfers for informal play on Monday mornings at Terra Verde Golf Course in Nunica, beginning May 12 at 9:00 a.m. for 9 holes (some play 18). Join us for the kick off luncheon which will be held on Monday, May 5 at 11:30 a.m. at Snug Harbor in Grand Haven. Contact Eldon & Rhea Eldred (616/ ) or Rob & Betty Roberts (616/ ) for more information. UNITED METHODIST MEN: On Monday, May 12 at 6:00 p.m., the UMM will hold their final dinner/meeting in the Social Hall prior to the summer months ahead. We, however, remain active with a variety of projects. This invitation goes out to all men in the church; although anyone is welcome to join us for the evening. Scott Klingberg from Holland Rescue Mission will present a program on their mission work, objectives, and activities to those in need. Please join us for an enjoyable evening. Any questions, call Dick Tanis ( ). THE CHILDREN S HARBOR HUMANE SOCIETY MISSION IS BEING EXTENDED. The children are close to their goal to raise funds to build one full kennel at the Harbor Humane Society. Children have until Sunday, May 18 to return their Lenten banks. We have decided to commit all of the children s offerings through the end of the school year to this project. Remember, there is an anonymous donor that is matching dollar for dollar so every donation given is automatically doubled.

4 THIS WEEK S CALENDAR SUNDAY May 4, 2014 Children s Musical 8:15 A.M. Nursery Care Nursery 8:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE Sanctuary Children ages 5-5 th grade may use a worship bag found in the Cry Room. 9:30 A.M. Face to F.A.C.E. (F2F) Fellowship and Christian Education Coffee and Fellowship in the Wiltse Center through 12:30 p.m. Hosts: Mike & Tracee Cole and Roger & Phyllis Simmons Faithlink Library led by Ed Lystra; Topic: The Nature Connection Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense Room 10 10:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE Sanctuary NO Children In Worship today 11:15 A.M. Youth Sunday School Youth Room & the Pit (Room 7) 11:30 A.M. Face to F.A.C.E. (F2F) Fellowship and Christian Education Ray Vander Laan Series Holy Land LL 13/14 Sunday Morning Book Study Library 12:15 P.M. Youth Choir Choir Room 5:00 P.M. Youth Mission Trip Meeting Ryder Lounge 6:00 P.M. Youth Group Feast (Grades 6-12) MONDAY May 5, :30 A.M Golf League Kick Off Luncheon Snug Harbor 6:00 P.M. Cub Scout Tiger Den Scout Room 6 6:30 P.M. Webelos I Social Hall 6:30 P.M. Missions Library 7:00 P.M. Bells of Glory Choir Loft TUESDAY May 6, :00 A.M. Staff Meeting Conference Room 11:30 A.M. Hannah Circle Lunch at BilMar 6:30 P.M. Wolf Den Scout Room 6 6:30 P.M. UMW Board Meeting Library 6:30 P.M. Zumba Fitness Class Wiltse Center 7:00 P.M. Creativity, the Arts and God Social Hall 7:00 P.M. Trustees Conference Room WEDNESDAY May 7, :15 P.M. Youth Small Groups The Pit 6:30 P.M. Disciple I Bible Study LL 13/14 6:45 P.M. Jubilation Choir Rehearsal Choir Loft 7:30 P.M. Chancel Choir Choir Loft THURSDAY May 8, :00 A.M. Ruth Circle Muffin Prep Wiltse Center 9:30 A.M. Prayer Shawl Retreat Jim Alguire s Home (1310 Oakes, Grand Haven) 9:30 A.M. Weight Watchers Social Hall 1:00 P.M. Friends Bible Study Library 5:00 P.M. Companions Library 6:30 P.M. Bear Den Scout Room 6 7:00 P.M. Ruth Circle Ryder Lounge FRIDAY May 9, A.M.-1 P.M. Self Defense Class Social Hall 12:00 P.M. Singles Lunch at Russ 5:30-8:30 P.M. Son Club Year End Party Spring Lake Aquatic Center SATURDAY May 10, P.M. Youth People Center Service Project. (If you are meeting at the church to carpool, we will be leaving for the People Center at 12:45 p.m.) 11 A.M.-1 P.M. Self Defense Class Social Hall JOYS AND CONCERNS PRINTED JOYS AND CONCERNS may be placed on the back side of our blue Response Cards. You may also call the church office on or before Thursday at 11:00 a.m. each week or your request to jblanchard@umcdunes.org. PRAISE GOD FOR The flowers in the sanctuary this morning are given by Dolores Quackenbush in memory of Harold. Ginger Collins is the proud new grandmother of Ava Rose Heinritz. Ava was born on April 28, 2014 to Brad & Jennifer Heinritz. Thank you for the phone calls, cards and notes wishing me prayers, blessings and best wishes on my recent move to Ohio. ~Joan Riggs CHURCH MEMBERS WHO WILL BE CELEBRATING THEIR BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: May 6- Helen Beers; 7-Libby Brouwer, Sue Kropscott, G. Walter Wolff; 8-Tom Grilley, Kathryn Moessner; 9- Jack Milanowski (5 yrs.), Mary Nelson; 10-Jessica Boyer (12 yrs.), Connie Dean, Deborah Olson. CONCERNS - PLEASE PRAY FOR Richard Welch s stepfather, Charles Kemble in hospice care Sherry Baker knee replacement surgery on Monday, May 5 Russell Cox complications following surgery Woody Dales recovering from recent hospitalization Sandee Verry-Oosterhart at Heartwood Lodge recovering from knee surgery Bill Emery at Heartwood Lodge recovering from knee surgery PLEASE JOIN UNITED METHODISTS AROUND THE WORLD WHO ARE PRAYING FOR: Hattie B. Cooper Community Center, Roxbury, Massachusetts; and Rhina L. Herrera, staff. CHURCH STAFF: Pastor Rev. Daniel Duncan (dand@umcdunes.org) Director of Music and Organist Jean Schuitman (morbaroque@aol.com) Director of Youth Choir Melody Schneider (melodyjoymusic@gmail.com) Accompanists Marna Jeffery, Cynthia Hicks Director of Adult and Volunteer Ministries, Webmaster Pam Mettler (pmettler@umcdunes.org) Director of Children s Ministries Laura Burns (lburns@umcdunes.org) Director of Youth Ministries Ashley Boersma (aboersma@umcdunes.org) Director of Jubilation Choir Carol Kirchner (kirchcocarol@yahoo.com) Office Administrator Jan Blanchard (jblanchard@umcdunes.org) Assistant Office Administrator Shirley Chappell Custodian Jeff Thomasma; Assistant Custodian Peter Robertson Kitchen Coordinator Sherry Baker (sherry.baker@sbcglobal.net)

5 Muffins for Mothers May 11 Purchase delicious muffins for each special lady in your life! Profits go to Ruth Circle s mission goal of $1000 to aid efforts against human trafficking through the Somaly MAM Project Lemon Poppy Seed Whole Wheat Banana Cranberry Sausage Swiss Cornmeal $3 per package of 4 2 Ways to Order: - Order form in the bulletin: Place in offering plate or leave in office - Sign up during coffee hour (9:30 - noon) 4/27 & 5/4 in the Wiltse Center Tear here...tear here Name: Phone: # of Pkgs (4 muffins per pkg) Lemon Poppy Seed. x $3. = Whole Wheat Banana Cranberry.. x $3. = Sausage Swiss Cornmeal x $3. = Total Pick-up in the Wiltse Center May 11, 9:30 - Noon *Delivery to the person ordering is available if absolutely necessary: Name & Address: Phone: