Fellowship Lantern Volume 61, Issue 10 July & August 2018 WELCOME PASTOR MARVA POPE To promote Christian discipleship and fellowship in the congregation and community Published by.the FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF Wayne-Westland Pastor Marva Pope 3 Town Square Wayne, MI 48184 Telephone 734-721-4801. 1
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Rummage Sale Reflections (Spring 2018) Perhaps you are wondering what it is like to participate in our church rummage sales. Think of the phrase It takes a village and apply that to the immense job it is to hold our church rummage sale. Each villager is needed with their particular skills and we welcome you to help out with the next rummage sale. It is scheduled for September 8-15. Here is a behind the scenes look at how it works: Saturday-set up tables and move rummage from storage areas to the hall; begin unpacking until 1:00 p.m. Sunday-day of rest (?); OR if those who work week day jobs would like to donate some time, we could set up a 2-3 hour sorting day on Sunday, too :-) Monday and Tuesday-unpack all bags and boxes; hang up dresses, coats and the like; organize books, shoes, purses, toys, stuffed animals, crafts, linens and towels, knick knacks, kitchen items, vases, cups and glasses, and we also have 2-4 tables of better items that we display near the front. Set up and test small appliances; separate men s, women s and children s clothing; and place large items in the halls. Wednesday-price items and put out signage. Start making sloppy joe and shop for other smalls items that will be sold in the little cafe. Pricing and re-packaging of donated baked goods is done at 6:00 p.m. Thursday-Open the doors at 9:00! Cashiers and pricers are ready and waiting for the bargain hunters! Bake sale is ready to go! Outdoor signs have to be put out and coffee put on Friday-Same as Thursday Saturday-Bag day! Usually very busy...close up promptly at noon, and box up everything for Purple Heart pick up at 1:00 p.m. Did you know that we need bubble wrap? Please save it and bring to church or drop off in the office Please consider helping at the September rummage sale. The community gets great prices, the congregation has a place to give the gently used items they no longer need, the church finances get a boost, and our unsold items continue doing good for the Purple Heart organization. See you in September! Carole Simons and Linda Maylone Rummage Sale Co-Chairs 7
Announcing the 2018 United Methodist Women s In-Gathering Project Everyone in the congregation is invited to join in and make a donation from the wish list of items (see below) to the Foster Closet of Michigan-Western Wayne County Branch. If you were in church on June 3, you were probably inspired (as I was) by Allison Johnson s story and excited to make a donation to the Foster Closet. What an opportunity we all have to be supportive of those parents and families that have responded to the call for good foster homes for children and youth in need! You may bring in items anytime between June 3 and September 1. We will total up the value of the donated items, and report that amount to the Detroit Renaissance District United Methodist Women. There will be a collection basket in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you for your willingness to participate in the in-gathering-and for your generosity! Linda Maylone, President of the United Methodist Women P.S.: Ways to stretch your donation dollar: use coupons, watch sales, and always go to the clearance rack first! Wish List Baby wipes Teen girl deodorant (or ladies) Boys new underpants (size 6 and 8) Girls new underpants (size 6 and 8 as well as ladies 4,5 and 6) Diapers, all sizes but especially size 3 and 4 Gently used crib sheets and twin size sheet sets New or gently worn boys shoes size 10, 11 & 12 New or gently worn girls shoes size 10, 11, & 12 New socks size small and medium (boys and girls) Toothpaste; regular and also for kids (not the travel size, please) kids toothbrushes (0-7 yrs, smaller than adults) 8
Coffee Hour July 1 st SPRC - Welcome to Pastor Marva Pope July 8 th Open July 15 th Roy & Jeannine Klay celebrating Roy s 90 th Birthday July 22 nd Jan Podgers & Lois Mathe celebrating Lois s Birthday July 29 th Open August 5 th CHURCH PICNIC August 12 th Lunch Bunch August 19 th Open August 26 th Open ******************************************************** THE LAY READER FOR JULY IS PAUL COOK *************************************************************** ALTAR FLOWERS July 1 st July 8 th July 15 th July 22 nd July 29 th John & Sandy Ofiara in honor of 53 rd Anniversary Louis Poteau in memory of Wallene Doug & Irene in memory of their dads Charles Schoonover & Francis Weber Chris Shelly in memory of Phil Jeannine & Roy Klay in honor of Roy s 90 th Birthday 9
August 8 th August 12 th August 19 th August 26 th Red & Anita Miller s 8 th wedding anniversary Chris Shelly in honor of Charley & Lisa Sims s Wedding Anniversary George Kirlanoff & Gale Wilbur in honor of Gale s Birthday Lenora Krieger This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC JULY BIRTHDAYS: JULY 2 nd JULY 4 th JULY 5 th JULY 9 th JULY 10 th JULY 11 th JULY 12 th JULY 16 th JULY 17 th JULY 18 th JULY 20 th JULY 23 rd JULY 27 th Kenneth Stacy Elizabeth Moore Dolores Almas Ivan Lewis Denise Bailey Linda Owulette Alison Johnson Carole Simons Joan Hale Carol Henico Roy Klay Barbara Johnson Lois Mathe Kayla Brianne Lee 10
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS: AUGUST 2 nd Rebecca Miller AUGUST 5 th Jeff Dean AUGUST 11 th William Henico AUGUST 14 th Teri Nitzel AUGUST 17 th Janice Podgers Ashlee Szabo AUGUST 22 nd Gale Wilbur AUGUST 23 rd Vivian Speakman AUGUST 24 th Nicholas Jahn AUGUST 31 th Abigaile Blanchard ********************************************************** This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA JULY 3 rd JULY 10 th JULY 12 th JULY 18 th JULY 31 st John & Sandy Ofiara Vince & Linda Maylone Pat & Robert Samland Bob & Carole Simons Sheyi & Helen Olojo AUGUST 8 th Red & Anita Miller AUGUST 14 th Rob & Evelyn Clark 11
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FELLOWSHIP LANTERN REV. MARVA POPE PASTOR is published monthly except August GALE WILBUR EDITOR DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES lantern is Is the 15 th of the month www.waynefirst.org E-mail address for the gusty39@yahoo.com Visit us on the web at Mission Statement We are the Congregation of First United Methodist Church of Wayne-Westland and are a committed, loving, Christian community of Jesus Christ, in ministry, witnessing to the love of God as experienced in our lives, and expressed by: worship together, Christian nurture, education evangelism, Christian fellowship and support of one another, invitation to others to share our faith, social awareness, involvement and support of worldwide Methodism. Our witness embraces all people. First United Methodist Church 3 Town Square Wayne, MI 48184-1637 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL AT 9:00 A.M. CHILDREN S SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 A.M. 14