September 2018 the Visitor

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1 September 2018 the Visitor Our Vision Statement Preparing servants who make a difference in their community and the world by knowing Christ, sharing Christ and emulating Christ. Church Staff Lead Pastor JJ Mannschreck Pastor of Family & Education Jeanne Wisenbaugh Office Manager Rose Dessinger Music Coordinator Christie Dover Custodian Marlene Cooper Play Place Director Brooke Booth Play Place Sandy Abueita Patricia Wisenbaugh a publication of Flushing United Methodist Church Join us for our fall ministry season Sunday Worship Sunday School Office Hours: Published the last Wednesday of the month (810) Editor: Rose Dessinger 413 E Main St, Flushing MI flumc@sbcglobal.net Pastor JJ s pastor@flushingumc.org

office during business hours. There are some days when I am in the actual physical office all day but those days are rare.

2 Greetings from the desk of the Pastor! We are officially off and running. I have a few quick notes I wanted to mention as we get to know one another better as Pastor and Congregation: Office Hours Some folks have noticed that it is difficult to catch me in the physical office during business hours. There are some days when I am in the actual physical office all day but those days are rare. We as pastors have been encouraged by the conference leadership to spend more time in the community and so every now and then I will pack up my laptop and disappear off to a coffee shop or the library or some other location with an outlet and an open table. (By the way if you know of any good coffee shops around, I m always looking for suggestions). Further, I often have meetings or engagements around town during the day. So if you would like to meet with me just stopping by probably won t work. I recommend you call the office and set up a specific time. I love to stay busy, but I will ALWAYS make time for my people. You matter to me a great deal, and I will make time for you. If all else fails, leave me a message I m pretty good at getting back to folks as soon as I can. Cell Phone People have also noticed that I do not publish my cell phone the way Debbie has done. It s not that it s a big secret, but I prefer church people to contact me through the church office. Here is why: I love my job. I love the work and if I m not careful I can VERY EASILY blur the lines between my professional and private life. Because I want to be a good husband and father in addition to a good pastor I have to draw my lines somewhere. Conference training has taught pastors to give firm boundaries with regard to when we are on and when we are off. Many young pastors burn out, and I enjoy my work far too much to let that happen. When you can t reach me always leave a message and I will get back to you. Many times things can wait until 9am on Monday.

3 Hospital Visits- What I have found in my short ministry is that sometimes people assume I already know about their hospital stay. However, I often have not gotten the news yet! If someone is in the hospital please let me know! Further, I want everyone to know that I WANT to visit you in the hospital but I am waiting for permission. I have found in my ministry that some people prefer privacy in medical situations, and so I do not default to showing up. I always like to know when my people are in the hospital for any reason, but I usually do not stop by unless I have been invited. Please do not feel as though I am ignoring you I m still getting to know who wants a visit and who would prefer some space. Hospitality I have one final piece I wanted to mention about hospitality in our worship services. I think Sunday morning worship services at Flushing have real potential, and I think we are really starting to feel the power of God amongst us. But I also believe there is more we can be doing to be even more hospitable particularly with our young people. I would like to challenge each of you to treat visitors as kings and queens among us and to treat children as royalty. Yes, they make noise. Yes, they can be messy or get in the way but if we do not make them feel welcome here, they will grow up to know God as unwelcoming. Speaking from personal experience it can be mortifying to have a noisy child in a worship space. Be kind and compassionate with young families. Let them know about our nursery but do not pressure them to be separate from their children. Let them be noisy in the sanctuary. Let them be messy. Give them space and help them feel welcome. All right, that s probably plenty for now and if you have any other questions please feel free to ask! We are just beginning our time together, but I can tell this is going to be a lot of fun. Until then, I ll see you on Sunday. By: Pastor JJ Mannschreck

Notes from the Membership Secretary New Attendees: Wallace, Richard & DeAnna 2456 N.

in August: $34,815 Amount needed year to date: $200,000 Amount received to date: $175,825 Annual Apportionments: $50,216 Apportionments

JJ and family with 6 to 10 Flushing UMC family and friends for an opportunity to get to know one another a bit more personally.

4 Notes from the Membership Secretary New Attendees: Wallace, Richard & DeAnna 2456 N. Seymour Rd Flushing, MI Finance Snapshot through August 2018 Annual Budget: $300,000 Amount needed per month: $25,000 Amount received in August: $34,815 Amount needed year to date: $200,000 Amount received to date: $175,825 Annual Apportionments: $50,216 Apportionments paid to date: $8,078 Meet & Greet Opportunity We are looking for Christ Servants who are willing hosts who will open their homes to Pastor JJ and family with 6 to 10 Flushing UMC family and friends for an opportunity to get to know one another a bit more personally. We would like to provide as many Meet & Greet opportunities as possible for us to get together as family and learn who we are in Christ and where we want to go with Him. PLEASE call Kris Supernaw

September Name Schwartz, Sophie Sept 1 Ensign, Dianne Sept 3 Martin, Carlos Sept 3

Sept 8 Messina, Matthew Sept 11 Champagne, Karen Sept 14 Blanchard, Peggy Sept 15

Sept 17 Name Drubin, Rick Sept 17 Nixon, Wayne Sept 18 Pajtas, Maribeth Sept 18

Sept 20 Pieknik, Jared Sept 21 Packer, Matt Sept 24 Kleinedler, Dennis Sept 27

5 September Name Schwartz, Sophie Sept 1 Ensign, Dianne Sept 3 Martin, Carlos Sept 3 Dorman, Mr Joe Sept 5 Hulet, Mr Harry Sept 7 Card, Tiffany Sept 7 Bigelow, Ashley Sept 8 Messina, Matthew Sept 11 Champagne, Karen Sept 14 Blanchard, Peggy Sept 15 Rowley, Aiden Sept 15 Popovits, Emma Sept 16 Newcomb, David Sept 17 Griffin, Norm Sept 17 Name Drubin, Rick Sept 17 Nixon, Wayne Sept 18 Pajtas, Maribeth Sept 18 Creamer, Marie Sept 19 Ford, Mikelya Sept 19 Ford, Ryley Sept 19 Merrifield, Jack Sept 20 Pieknik, Jared Sept 21 Packer, Matt Sept 24 Kleinedler, Dennis Sept 27 Booth, Brooke Sept 28 Kitts, Jacinda Sept 28 Kitts, Samuel Sept 28 Hopkins, Chase Sept 28

The Coffee Klatch: Contemporary, Conversational, Caffeinated Young-adult

Topics: Canon, History, Testaments, Gospels, Genre, Interpretation, Grace

members relax with a cup of coffee (or other beverage) and watch a video,

6 The Coffee Klatch: Contemporary, Conversational, Caffeinated Young-adult driven Bible Study open to all adults. Topics: Canon, History, Testaments, Gospels, Genre, Interpretation, Grace Voices: Elnes, Tickle, Evans, Bolz-Weber, Morales, Willimon, Bakkar Group members relax with a cup of coffee (or other beverage) and watch a video, spend time on personal reflection, share ideas with the group, and gain deeper understanding of the Bible.

Highlights for 2018-2019 Christian Education Ages pre K thru adult Most Sundays @ 10a.m. For ages 3-K Children s Ministry (pre-k thru 5th grade) Sept.

24 Christmas Eve Services: 5:00pm- family friendly, 7:00pm & 11:00pm Apr.

provided Sept. 16 Sept. 30 Nov. 3 Nov. 18 Dec. 21(Fri) Dec. 30 Jan. 18-20 Feb. 22-23 Mar. 31 Jun 16-21 Jun.

21 Corn Maze Tim Hawkins @ The Capitol Theatre Holiday Pie Auction 10:00am Youth Christmas Party 6:30-9:00pm (location TBD) B.UG.

7 Highlights for Christian Education Ages pre K thru adult Most 10a.m. For ages 3-K Children s Ministry (pre-k thru 5th grade) Sept. 9 CE Kick-Off Celebrate being part of God s story with games, fun, & food Dec. 2 Birthday Party For Jesus 4:00pm Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services: 5:00pm- family friendly, 7:00pm & 11:00pm Apr. 20 Easter Egg Hunt 10:00-11:30am Jul Vacation Bible School Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade) Youth Meetings most 3rd & 4th Sundays 12:30-2:00 pm lunch provided Sept. 16 Sept. 30 Nov. 3 Nov. 18 Dec. 21(Fri) Dec. 30 Jan Feb Mar. 31 Jun Jun. 30 Jul Jul 21 For grades 1-5 Youth Ministry Messy Kick-Off 4pm B.UG.-OUT! Event-BASE CAMP 12:30-5:15pm Oct. 21 Corn Maze Tim The Capitol Theatre Holiday Pie Auction 10:00am Youth Christmas Party 6:30-9:00pm (location TBD) B.UG. Event NEW YEAR S EVE EVE PARTY SpringHill Retreat 30 Hour Famine B.UG. Event THE END IS NEAR Mission in the City B.UG.-OUT! Event BEACH PARTY Vacation Bible School Swim Party For grades 6-12 Note: some youth events require pre-registration B.UG.= Bodacious Underground Events Partnering with families to connect children with the love and life of Jesus Christ so they can become lifelong disciples for him.

9 Sunday Worship 8:45 &11:15 am

11 All proceeds raised go to missions Flushing United Methodist Church 413 E Main Street, Flushing (810) Bring your gently used treasures to the back of Fellowship Hall NOT BEFORE Sunday, September 16, 2018

Hebrews 2:14-17 09/23/2018 I Believe In Jesus, Part 2 Matthew 16:13-16 and

12 Date Sermon Series Title/Scripture 09/09/2018 I Believe In God Genesis 2:4-7 and Hebrews 11:1-3 09/16/2018 I Believe In Jesus, Part 1 Matthew 4:1-10 and Hebrews 2: /23/2018 I Believe In Jesus, Part 2 Matthew 16:13-16 and Matthew 17:1-18 9/30/2018 I Believe In The Holy Spirit Acts 2:14-18 and Hebrews 2:14-17

13 Family Promise This summer has been a busy time for Family Promise. First was the 4th Annual Benefit Concert in June with all proceeds going to Family Promise of Genesee County (FPGC). A little over $1,200 was raised from donations! Thank you to Joe Williams for his efforts organizing the concert and FUMC s band, 1 Fifty, for hosting bands from four other churches in the FP Network. Next year we plan to return to Riverview Park for the concert. FUMC was represented at the annual FPGC 5K Walk/Run earlier this month. Thanks to Chris Anderson-who was our team leader and was joined by Judy Martz and Denise Sands. Next year we look forward to having more from FUMC on the team. A new director will be coming to FPGC. Lindsay Moore, our current director who has been with FPGC for 4 years and a board member for 3 years before that, has taken a position with Family Promise as a regional director. We wish her well as she continues to serve Family Promise. She will continue to volunteer at her church. Details on the open position are at the FP display in Fellowship Hall or can be sent to you by contacting Carolyn. We will host families September The host schedule and Wish List for food needed during the week has been posted in Fellowship Hall. New servants are always welcome. Contact Carolyn Malaski for more information. Our last host week for 2018 will be December Music Ministry Fall Schedule Paul McCartney said, "I love to hear a choir. I love the humanity, to see the faces of real people devoting themselves to a piece of music. I like the teamwork. It makes me feel optimistic about the human race when I see them cooperating like that". As Christians, music keeps people connected, teaches us how to work and serve together, and strengthens the spirit. We extend an open invitation to join our music ministry. If you do, you will feel warmth and support, enrich your life with music and friendship, while sharing the gift of your time and talent. Please join us! Centrum Choir: 7:30 starting September 6 Bell Choir: 6:00 starting September 12 Praise Chorus: TBA Praise Band: 7:00 One Fifty: Wednesdays@ 8:00 For questions or more information, please contact Christie Dover.

Our Church Family Aware of a concern or joy in our family? Please notify the church, so we can share them with you. Only first names will be published in prayer concerns.

+ Prayers for Muriel + Bill, with a broken hip + Tim, who needs a new kidney + Don, who has been ill 2 months + Brian, who lost a thumb + Prayers for Ellie and Abbie as + Richard, facing heart

14 Our Church Family Aware of a concern or joy in our family? Please notify the church, so we can share them with you. Only first names will be published in prayer concerns. Please remember in your hearts and prayers: + Dyane, still very ill + John, with kidney issues + Randy, who is starting his battle + Maxine, who broke her hip with cancer + Gary, who had mass removed + Prayers for Muriel + Bill, with a broken hip + Tim, who needs a new kidney + Don, who has been ill 2 months + Brian, who lost a thumb + Prayers for Ellie and Abbie as + Richard, facing heart surgery they go through struggles + Sheila, recovering from neck + Ernie, fighting cancer surgery + Prayers for the Carpenter family + Sheila (a different one) who is + Patty, not doing well after homeless kidney transplant Madi and I would like to thank our church family for all the love, support and prayers over the years and now with graduation. Special thanks to Pastor Jeanne and the UMW for the open house and the awesome food. We feel very blessed for all of you! -Chris and Madi Pritt Wow! What an amazing blessing! Not only was the concert in the park in June fun to attend, but the fact it was so successful is such a blessing! Thank you for hosting it and our families with such love and devotion! With Blessings, Lindsay Moore Dear friends, Thank you for your donation to Mobility Worldwide (PET), Rest assured it was well spent. Together, Mel and Gary are successfully lending our volunteers as we assist the world s less fortunate. And your donation strongly supports our endeavor. Sincerely, Jim Wall, Board Member

15 Greeters 8:45 am Sept 2 Sept 9 Harry & Ellen Hulet Dave Lewis, Berneda Reed Sept 16 Bill & Sue Martin Sept 23 Bill& Dorothy McKay Sept 30 Cindy & Barry Pratt Coffee Hosts 8:45 am Sept 2 Rusty Eavy, Judy Martz Sept 9 Gerry & Dorothy Byard Sept 16 Jerry & Carol Dick Sept 23 Ruth Brown, Berneda Reed Sept 30 Jim & Laragene Triplett Ushers 8:45 am Sept 2 Bill & Rose Dessinger Sept 9 Jerry & Carol Dick Sept 16 Gerry & Dorothy Byard Sept 23 Jerry Todd, Mel Weeden Sept 30 Bill & Sue Martin Scripture Readers 8:45 am Sept 2 Lois Griffin Sept 9 Dave Lewis Sept 16 Carolyn Malaski Sept 23 Melissa Whalen Sept 30 Worship Servants Greeters 11:15 am Sept 2 Kris Supernaw Sept 9 John & Diane Roberts Sept 16 Chris Pritt, Denise Sands Sept 23 Denise Johnson, Carole Dewely Sept 30 Bob & Mary Lou Martin Coffee Hosts 11:15 am Sept 2 Marlene Cooper, Jeff Welch Sept 9 Barb & Sarah Covert Sept 16 Warren & Faye Atwell Sept 23 John & Diane Roberts Sept 30 Blair & Tracey Booth Ushers 11:15 am Sept 2 Kris Burns, Carole Dewely Sept 9 Blair & Tracey Booth Sept 16 Teresa Casteel, Denise Trantham Sept 23 Barb & Sarah Covert Sept 30 Cathy Riley, Denise Sands Deadline Sept 15, 2018 Worship Attendance August August August August

16 FLUSHING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 413 E MAIN ST FLUSHING MI ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED the Visitor August 29, 2018 Issue #9

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