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1 FELLOWSHIP NEWS January February 2016 North Lake United Methodist Church * * * * * * * * * * * * * Our Purpose is to provide a Center in the community where people can gather to live out the example of Jesus Christ.. GOD WANTS YOU!! 3 opportunities to join in Bible Study at North Lake UMC. Sunday Mornings at 9:30 am Tuesday Evenings at 6:30 pm begins Jan. 26 Wednesday Mornings at 9:00 am begins Jan. 27 Make this your New Year's resolution: to dive into God's Word, and join one of the teams! North Lake United Methodist Church N. Territorial Rd. Chelsea MI Anna Moon, Pastor Sharon Wheeler, Secretary Church Office (734) John, from the Bible, wrote a book That deserves a second look. John himself was quite a fellow: Sometimes decisive, other times mellow. Some folks called him the "Son of Thunder" Because of his personality. Makes one wonder. John knew Jesus. Saw some healings. Saw him gather disciples and other dealings. Helped prepare Jesus' final meal. The agony of Jesus, John could feel. On the cross, Jesus said, "Care for my mother." John spent time praying with Jesus' brother. John knew Jesus, the miracles and strife. Who better could tell of Jesus' life? Want to know more about John...and Jesus? You have choices: Sunday at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday 7:00 p.m. or Wednesday 9:00 a.m. John's main message? Jesus is the Son of God! Submitted by David Knisely

2 Christmas Eve at North Lake UMC North Lake Trio Dianne Smith, piano; Elizabeth Boyce, viola; Diane Tandy, clarinet North Lake Musicians Piano: Dianne Smith Flute: Dawn Brennan Bb Clarinet: Diane Tandy Baritone Sax: Jenn Ridley Bassoon: Austin Collier Trumpet: Logan Clark Viola: Liz Boyce Djembe: Danna Segrest A view from the pew Choir - camera shy - Dawn Brennan, Rick Gorham, Nathan Obenchain*, Jenn Ridley, John Ridley*, Kate Ridley, Danna Segrest, Reeve Segrest*, Dianne Smith (* Soloists) Hand Chimes Left to Right: Joe Kummer, Kelly Wright, Ann Beyer, Ann Trerice, Annette Weeks, Logan, Megan, Lexi, Art Trerice, Amanda, Danielle Clark

3 Christmas Through the Years by Todd Liebenow of Creative Ministry Solutions The North Lake Puppet Team presented Christmas Through the Years, a puppet musical based on 1 John 4:10, This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. The team shared the Christmas story through various songs & dialog with a great amount of laughter, love, & joy. Team members included: Drake & Vivian, Lexi, Logan, & Megan Austin, Mason & Mallory. The congregation watching the children & youth show December 20 th. Our youth did an awesome job covering many parts and props along with assisting each other throughout our practices & presentation. We enjoyed sharing our love of Christmas with you and hope that you all have a Blessed Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of the scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by the streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper. -- Psalm 1: 1-3: Submitted by Diane Tandy, Children/Youth Ministry Coordinator Historical Committee Hans Leitner Occasionally an article will appear in the newsletter that highlights someone from the past who was involved in our church. This is the first of the Spotlight articles offered by the Historical Committee. And today the spotlight is on Rev. Hans Leitner, pastor of our church Rev. Leitner, a native of Germany, served as pastor for the North Lake-Salem Grove charge. In addition, he held a doctorate, was a fulltime professor at Spring Arbor College where he taught courses in Philosophy, Ethics, Problems of Mission, Bible, New Testament, Greek and German. He was a former missionary worker in Africa and was pastor of a German Methodist church in Berlin before World War II. Drafted into the German army, he was later captured. He spent three years as chaplain in prison camps in England, returning there after his release. He served as a substitute speaker for Martin Niemoeller, famous German pastor. While at North Lake, Rev. Leitner was a sought-after speaker as he related his prisoner-of-war experiences. He left here to serve a church in Oregon where he again held a full-time position at a college. There are still a few people here who remember the early fifties and Rev Leitner. Stay tuned for more amazing people who have been a part of North Lake UMC. David Knisely

4 Happy New Year, NLUMC!! As we enter a new year, I wonder if you realize how important you are to this church. Did you know that every person connected to North Lake UMC helps in some way to make this church a special place in the community? When you support the church with your presence, prayers, gifts, time, talents, and/or energy you help bring the spirit of Christianity alive in the church and surrounding area! Whether you help maintain the church buildings, plan or participate in the worship service or educational programs, help with fundraisers or activities, give to our outreach programs, or share your faith with others, you are a witness to what Jesus calls us to do with our lives. In this new year, let us continue to pray for one another and for the future of our church. We know that every act of kindness goes a long way to show others what it means to be a Christian in this chaotic world. Together, let s continue to make North Lake United Methodist Church a place in the community where people can gather to live out the example of Jesus Christ. May 2016 be a year of good health and spirituality to each of you. -Nancy McKinnon, Church Council Chairperson Trustee Corner Remodeling of bathrooms in Fellowship Hall is almost complete. The Trustees are finishing up the final touches, when times allows. We continue the work to maintain the buildings and grounds. Our next large project will be at the Parsonage. A remodel of the bathroom will hopefully take place this year. Work will be a more extensive then our work skills, so we will be looking at all our options on this project. Please let us know if you see things that should have our attention. Thank you, The Trustees Debbie Rydzon, secretary Membership Care and Outreach MCO has postponed the church directory photo sessions while we reconsider our options. I will give you more info later. In mid December North Lake church donated 7 large bags of Christmas gifts to our adopted family from Stockbridge, 3 bags of food, personal items as well as a white wool coat for general distribution. Later in December we dropped off 83 hats, mittens and scarves, 6 jars of peanut butter and one bottle of shampoo. Well done and many thanks on behalf of Stockbridge Community Outreach! They are so very grateful for your generosity. In 2016 the need is still there so please continue to help those folks by donating shampoo, dishwashing and laundry detergent, personal items as well as canned/non perishable food. Undie Sunday will be celebrated in February. What is it you ask. Through out February we collect new underwear and socks for Stockbridge Community Outreach. Deadline: Feb. 28. Join us on Feb. 14 for a Valentine's Day potluck after the second service bring a dish to share. MCO will provide a ham, juice, coffee and a big kiss! Love to see you there! Fellowship sign up still needs volunteers for set up and cleanup. The sign up sheet is on the table by the prayer shawls also we will be personally asking you to put your John Hancock on the dotted line so please say "I will be happy to sign up!" Thanks, Jo Page

5 United Methodist Women Mom 2 Mom sale to be held in the fellowship hall Jan. 23, :00am-1:00pm to raise money for missions. Each vendor will pay $20 per table and customers will be charged a $1 entrance fee. In lieu of paying a dollar for the entrance fee folks may bring a canned good to donate to FIA or Stockbridge Community Outreach. The vendors (MOMS) sell their unwanted children s clothing and toys. Questions contact Crystal Meads Upcoming Meetings: -- Saturday, January 16 at 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall We will be planning for the upcoming year. Please bring your calendar and a snack to share. -- Saturday, February 20 at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall Please join us for refreshments and demonstrations by Amy, a Pampered Chef representative. Items will be available to purchase if you choose. All sales will support UMW missions. Tide Me Over Program:- We collected 51 jars of peanut butter for the Tide Me Over Program, a part of Stockbridge Community Outreach. Please continue to donate cans of tuna (5oz.), boxes of macaroni and cheese (7.25 oz.) and small cans of chicken noodle soup for school children on the weekends. Questions - contact Diane Tandy, president Ann Arbor District - Prayer Brunch Saline First UMC April 9, 2016 Theme: Spring Cleaning Get rid of some of the junk that is blocking our happiness in the Lord Schedule for the Day: 9:00 am Registration, mingle, and browse UMW books 9:30 am Welcome, Introductions, History, Prayer & Brunch 10:30 am Music, Program 11:00 am Guest Speaker, Rev. Beth Librande 11:45 am Music and Closing Prayer Cost $12, after March 27 $15. Checks: to Ann Arbor District UMW Ann Arbor District UMW Happy 2016, and a new year s blessing to each and every one of you. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. --Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV I am your new Ann Arbor District Vice President and I hope I can fill the big shoes Carolyn Combs left behind as she moves to be our new Dean of Mission U. I have been involved with the Ann Arbor District UMW Mission Team for a number of years now; I started serving on Nominations, and have been the Registrar for the past four years. After nominations I was moved to Mission Coordinator for Education and Interpretation. The Ann Arbor Mission Team is busy making plans for the Prayer Brunch on April 9 that will be held at the Saline First UMC, enclosed is a flier so you can register to join us for this exciting event that is coming up soon. This is going to be a very busy year so here are some of the dates you will want to mark on your calendar and watch for more information; Mission U coming this summer July 16 at Erie UMC & the 2 day event at Lake Huron Retreat Center August North Central Jurisdiction Quadrennial event in Grand Rapids June District Annual Meeting and training at Plymouth First UMC, October 8. Conference Annual Meeting and training in Marquette First UMC October Yours in Christ, Carol Gorham, V.P.

6 Mom 2 Mom Sale Saturday, Jan. 23rd am-1pm $1 to Shop OR a can of food for local food pantry North Lake United Methodist Church, North Territorial Road, Chelsea, MI For Sellers! Register by crystal@zippadedoodas.com Tables are $20 each. Tables and space are limited so please register early, $ paid in advance will hold your table. If you have a hanging rack it will need to be kept behind your table next to your chair and can not stick out past the isle or you may be asked to remove, no additional fee will be charged for racks. Please keep all items above or below your table space. You are responsible for your own change and pricing your items for customers. charities if you wish Arrival for set up: Door will open at 7am, large items need to be registered by 8:30am We will have a large item area available for $2 additional fee for each item you are selling. Sale concludes: 1pm, please do not pack up early! Clean up: Following the sale clothing donations can be left for local All money raised will go toward UMW mission projects. crystal@zippadedoodas.com OR for more info Everyone is invited North Lake United Methodist Church 140 th Annual Egg Supper Friday, March 18, :30 7:30 pm N Territorial Rd Chelsea, MI Omelets Salads Potatoes Baked Beans Rolls Pie Beverages Annual fund raiser for Camp, New Building Fund and Mission Scholarships Eggs donated by Polly s Market Free-will Offering

7 JANUARY BIRTHDAYS FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS 1 Gordon Knight 1 Dale Eisele 3 Sophia Casey 2 Sandy Eisele 4 Vivian Adkins 7 Shelley Greene Wesley 5 Chasey Knisely 10 Megan Clark 7 Amy Vincent 15 Jo Page 8 Tim Casey 16 Brenda McGuire 12 Tamara Casey 16 Adrianne Dolph 15 Michael Knisely 16 Neil Ernst 15 Lisa Nickel 18 Steve Worden 18 Tonya Tandy 20 Cameron Nickel 19 Pat Knight 22 Joel Boyce 19 Dean Burrows 23 Drake Adkins 20 Ray Worden 25 Breanne Dolph 21 Jean Sullivan 26 Todd Meads 21 Drake Powell 29 George Till 25 Brian Steele 29 Roxanne Maze FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARY 25 John & Jenn Ridley JANUARY ANNIVERSARY 29 Erin & Jonathon Soluk Program and Events Committee Needed: Co-chairs for the Chicken Broil and Corn Roast, currently scheduled on Saturday, August 6, If you are interested in partnering with someone to organize this fundraising event, please see Sandy Eisele or Danna Segrest (Program and Events co-chairs). Please prayerfully consider whether you are being called to this ministry. This fund-raiser not only raises funds for our church and our New Building Fund, but it is a wonderful outreach resource. We open our doors to many of our friends and neighbors and provide a community fellowship opportunity. So, help us continue this tradition by volunteering to help to organize this event. We promise lots of help from the congregation and from the Program and Events Committee. Sandy Eisele Coming Events Every Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School & Choir Practice After 2 nd service Youth Group Every Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Every Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Prayer Pack & Bible Study January 20 7:15 p.m. Finance January 20 8:15 p.m. Endowment January 23 9:00 1:00 p.m. Mom 2 Mom Sale January 26 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study January 27 9:00 a.m. Prayer Pack & Bible Study January 27 6:30 p.m. Education Committee January 28 6:30 p.m. Worship Music Team February 3 7:00 p.m. Pastor-Parish Committee February 10 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday service February 13 9:00 a.m. Men s Breakfast February 17 6:00 p.m. Trustees February 17 7:00 p.m. Program & Events Committee February 20 10:00 a.m. United Methodist Women February 27 9:00 Noon District Training Day February 27 10:00 a.m. Membership Care & Outreach Prayers & Concerns Please pray for: Hilda Beyer (mother in law of Ann) and also Ann s grand nieces, Emily and Kaitlyn Hayton Art and Ann Trerice and family on the death of his mother, Millie Margaret and Milton Heidt (Wade s mother and husband) Carol Gorham Dorothy Antis Jane Arnett Leon & Doris Case Bob Eisele David Longworth Tonya Tandy Louise Stainbrook and David Stainbrook (Ann Beyer s mother and brother) Carl Lesser (Arlene Honbaum s brother) David Galloway (Jack Stubbs friend) Jennifer Payne (Nancy McKinnon s neighbor) New Babies North Lake UMC - Families and friends who lost loved ones recently. - Peace, hope and love for our neighbors in U.S. and the world