Church Messenger October 2015 Moments with Mike October 2015 John 17:11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name the name you gave me so that they may be one as we are one. As I think of the churches I have known in my life, both those I have attended and those I have served, I wonder if it would be possible to find a more diverse cast of characters in any other institution. Young radicals, uniformed in jeans, share the pews with Republican bankers in three-piece suits. Bored teenagers tune out the sermon even as their eager grandparents turn up their hearing aids. Some members gather as methodically as a school of fish, then quickly break apart to return to their jobs and homes, never to think of church again until next week. Others want close communities and migrate together like social amoebae, gathering at any and every opportunity that presents itself. One could easily shake their head at the absurdity of the whole thing, and declare it doomed to fail. Jesus prayed that we may be one as he and God the Father are one (John 17:11) We ask ourselves how can any body with as much diversity as this ever survive let alone find unity and thrive? Then a quiet voice within me says: You have not chosen me, I have chosen you. (John 15:16) The chuckle at the craziness of the body sticks in my throat like cotton. For if anything is to be believed about the collection of people who follow Christ, it is that we were called by him, to follow him. The word church, ekklesia, means the called-out ones. Our crew of mis-matched comedians from central casting is the group God wants to do his work in this place. During my life in the church I have seen my share of people seeking Jesus, both unlikely and obvious, and everything in between; and I must admit that most of my worship in the last thirty years has not taken place among people who have shard my taste in music, dress, literature, speech, or even thought. But over those years I have been profoundly and humbly impressed that I find God in the face of my fellow worshipers by sharing with people who are shockingly different from each other and from me, that which we all hold in common, a deep and abiding love in Christ. We must never allow the diversity of the body of Christ to become a distraction; because this diversity is God s plan and the strength of His Kingdom on earth. ALL are called to share in God s Grace and to share the Love of Christ this unity of receiving and sharing is our strength. Blessings Mike
October Sermons October 4th Message: Til Death do us Part Scripture: Mark 10:2-16 Focus: God takes marriage seriously do We? October 11th Message: Salvation cannot be earned But there is much to do!!! Scripture: Mark 10:17-31 Focus: The difference between Eternal Life and Kingdom Living. October 18th Message: Seeking Security!! Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 Focus: We are all seeking security; the question is where, in whom or in what do we place our trust. October 25th Message: A Template for Discipleship. Scripture: Mark 10:46-52 Focus: Who are the true followers of Jesus? The disciples who try to silence Bartimaeus or the blind man who throws away his most prized possession to come to Jesus?
Activities/Upcoming Events: There will be no UMM breakfast for the month of October. 2015 LAUMC UMM Fishing Club Schedule: o October 3 rd 7 :00 am Green Lake If you are interested in participating or have any questions please contact Michael Carr at 231-463-6502 or through email: mtownsendcarr@charter.net Saturday October 3 rd 4:00 7:00 pm Chicken BBQ in Burnett Park across the street from the church. The menu is: BBQ Chicken Quarters, Coleslaw, Macaroni & Cheese, Dinner Roll, Dessert & Beverage. Suggested donation is $8.00 per adult or $5.00 per child 12 and under. Takeout meals are available. There will be live music by The Happy Banjo s as well as Michael Carr & Friends so bring a camp chair, sit back and enjoy the evening. (In case of inclement weather the event will be held in the Fellowship Hall at the LAUMC.) Proceeds to benefit Burnett Park and the Lake Ann United Methodist Men s Group. Thank you to the following sponsors: B & M Party Store; Lake Ann Brewery; Lake Ann Grocery; Lake View Realty; Red Door Coffee House; The Reel People; The Stone Oven and LAUMC. Trunk or Treat: Friday, October 31 st 5 9 pm the UMM will be serving hot dogs at the Almira Township Fire & EMS Department, come join the fun!
Save the Dates!! The UMW ladies will be working on Bazaar Projects and we are in need of the following for our projects: pint & half-pint jars for our apple butter, nearly new items & craft items. If you can help out with these items please contact Julia Deemer at 275-7954 or Deb Schermerhorn at 409-0749. This year s Craft Show/Bazaar will be held on October 24 th November 18 th : We will meet for lunch and a World Thank Offering. Christmas luncheon is scheduled for December 16 th. Patriot Place M&M Quilting Group The Blessing of the Quilts service was held on Sunday, September 20 th with 36 quilts being blessed. Fifteen quilts were delivered to the Patriot Place in Gaylord and 21 quilts are to be delivered to the Women s Resource Center in Traverse City. The ladies are thankful for new friends as well as many donations of material, patterns and even a machine that they were blessed with this past month! Quilters meet every Wednesday from 9am-4pm in the lower level of the church come and join the ladies for a day of fellowship and quilting. All skill levels welcome!
Missions outreach - Lane 5 for the months of September & October will be Native/Ethnic Churches: Greensky Hill/Northport Indian Mission. Please denote giving envelopes Lane 5 along with donation amount. Mission Lane of Giving for 2015: June, Lane 3: International, Hearth to Hearth Ministries July and August, Lane 4: UMCOR/Hunger, CROP Walk and One Great Hour of Sharing September and October, Lane 5: Native/Ethnic Churches, Greensky Hill/Northport Indian Mission November and December, Lane 6: Local, Summer Games/Wesley 35 th Annual Traverse City Area Crop Walk: Sunday, October 11 th 2 pm www.crophungerwalk.org/traversecitymi<http://crophungerwalk.org/traversecitymi> Check it out. Any questions call Shelly or Emma VanderMeulen at 231 640-0911.
Adult Mission Trip September 2015 Blessed To Be a Blessing Several members of our Adult Mission Team are currently at Lake Michigan Camp in Pentwater. They will be there until Friday, October 2nd. Lake Michigan Camp is a Methodist camp in need of some repairs. Below is a list of projects they will be tackling: 1- Walls up in northern pavilion which will include framing. 2- Upgrade five exhaust fans in south bath house 3- Organize and clean around tool shed 4- Significant repairs in middle bath house which includes reconfigure entrance and replace sill plate and supports 5- Replace Health Officer roof 6- Cut dead trees and split wood (we have a nice splitter) 7- Build Dean's storage area 8- Small engine, golf carts 9- There are cleaning projects and other jobs available. As you can see, there is a job for every skill level. If you find yourself with free time this week please consider joining them even if it is just for the day. Contact: Dave Renfer at 231 409-1589.
CHILDREN S EDUCATION PROGRAM EXPANDS! Due to our steady rise in enrollment our 22 children have been divided into two groups, grades K-2 and grades 3-5. Sue Agge will continue to lead our K-2 children in the same room downstairs. Kris Gray and Jennifer Thomet will be sharing the leadership of our older group. Grades 3-5 will meet downstairs in the room next to the church office. All elementary age children will leave the worship service following the Children s Sermon for their weekly Sunday School lesson. Come check us out!! WE NEED YOU Parents of K-5 children are being asked to volunteer as Sunday School helpers two or three times during the school year. Per our Child Protection Policy we are required to have two people in each room at all times. Every family should have received a letter with a tear-off form to sign up for particular week(s). Forms may be placed in the offering plate. CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT We will begin our pageant practices on Sunday 10/25 from 10 to 10:15 am in the K-2 nd grade classroom. All children are welcome and encouraged to participate. SAFE SANCTUARIES TRAINING Pastor Mike will conduct a child sexual abuse prevention training on Thursday, October 15 th 6:30 7:30 pm in the church fellowship hall. This training is required by our church s Child Protection Policy for all people working with children or youth in any of our church related programs. Plan to come for an hour to learn about this important subject. Its focus is to reduce the risk of child sexual abuse in the church. 5 TO ONE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER NEWS October PLAYDATES FOR ALL LAKE ANN AREA PRESCHOOLERS & PARENTS ARE: Friday, October 9th 10-11:30am at Community Center Friday, October 30th 10-11:30am at Community Center PLAY EQUIPMENT AT COMMUNITY CENTER Our play equipment at the Community Center has been taken down because it was unsafe for children. We are hoping to replace it. We are open to suggestions! Donations are accepted. Talk to Pastor Mike or Barb Keelan.
Well summer s gone (and what a great one it was) and Fall is here so you know what that means.. we re going to Jacob s Corn Maze!! If you d like to go we ll be meeting at the church this Sunday 10/4 at 1:30 pm to carpool. Come along and enjoy the challenge of the maze and some great fellowship. Our regular group time is on Sundays at 4:00 pm usually in the Fellowship Hall. Nursery and Sunday School Schedule for October: Oct. 4th: Marla & Barb K. (Nursery) Sue A. & Susie H.(K-2 nd ) Kris G. & Amber P. (3 rd 5 th ) Oct. 11th: Marla & Amanda D.(Nursery)Barb K, Emily W. & Thomas V. (K-2 nd ) Jennifer T. & Jen V. (3 rd 5 th ) Oct. 18th: Marla & Jane K. (Nursery) Beth S. & Sue W. (K-2 nd ) Kris G. & Karen R. (3 rd 5 th ) Oct. 25 th : Marla & J/S Seymour (Nursery) Sue A., Jeri P., Caroline C. (K-2 nd ) Jennifer T. & Amy G. (3 rd -5 th ) Happy Birthday (3 rd ) Pauline Rosa; (7 th ) Pat Hodges; (8 th ) Mike Skarupinski; (10 th ) Barb Emerick, Judy Gauld, Matt Wetmore; (12 th ) Sam Perry; (13 th ) Nolan Deemer, Jim Schwind; (15 th ) Gil Rushlau, Chris Seybert; (16 th ) Bonnie Kinnaman; (17 th ) Bill Carlone; (20 th ) Barb Keelan, Mark Roper; (23 rd ) Don Bridges; (29 th ) Kathy Lawrence, Gary Perkins; (30 th ) Tim Lint Happy Anniversary (3 rd ) John & Eva Bauer; (11 th ) Jeff & Cindy Burns; (12 th ) Don & Dorothy Lint; (19 th ) John & Mary Thompson; (31 st )
Church Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00 am 1:00 pm. Food Pantry Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00 am 12:00 pm. Your generous support is always greatly appreciated!! Wednesday Night Dinners: Fellowship Hall - 5:30 6 pm Suggested donation: $3.00 per person $10.00 per family of four or more. Oct. 7 th : Mexican Night Oct. 14 th : Soup & Salad Oct. 21 st : Chicken Pot Pie Oct. 28 th : Spaghetti
On Sunday, September 13 th we celebrated four baptisms and five renewals. What a blessing!! Baptized (l-r): Roxann Houghton, Kyle Renfer, Jacob Renfer & Nicholas Renfer Renewed vows: Sue Agge, Gordon Houghton, Samantha Grant, Ryan Grant and Samantha VanWingen Thank you to the Wetmore s for opening their home to us.
Sunday, September 27, 2015 Miller Pomper was happy to receive his bible from the United Methodist Women. The bibles are given in memory of his Great Grandma, Eleanor Gray, a longtime member of the LAUMC and the UMW.
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Tree Removal Thank You Volunteers and Thank You Cherryland Electric!!
Landscaping Team Thank you Ladies & Gents for your hard work & your green thumbs!! Painting Team: A great big thank you goes to Pastor Mike & Beth for all of the painting they did throughout the church and to Al for painting the back door. Our church family is blessed with many volunteers in many areas and we are thankful for each and every one.
7 th ANNUAL LAKE ANN ARTS AND CRAFTS Saturday, October 24, 2015 9:00am 3:00 pm Lake Ann United Methodist Church Community Center Corner of First Street & Lake Ann Road in Lake Ann From Traverse City: Take West Front Street to Cedar Run Road, turn right & drive approximately 11 miles. From South: Travel West on US-31, 3 miles past the traffic light in Interlochen, turn right onto Lake Ann Road and travel north until you reach town. Turn right at the stop sign and go up the hill. Make a left onto Lake Ann Road, the church will be on the left side approximately 1 block. OFFERING: *Bake Sale * Concessions * * Stained Glass * Wood Products * Jewelry * * Baby Bibs * Dish Rags * Bird Feeders * Books * Painted Signs * * Quilts * Cards * Stone and Beaded Jewelry * Shopping Bag Caddies * *Aprons * Hats * Wool Mittens * Denim Pillows * * Petoskey Stone Ornaments & Much More! *
October 4 th at 2:00 pm the Advent Lutheran Church will host a Blessing of the Animals. The community is invited & every pet is welcome. All animals must be on a lead or in a carrier. Bags for waste clean-up and water will be provided. Donations of Pet Supplies for Cherryland Humane Society will be collected. There will be a PATH workshop series held at the Benzie Community Resource Center meeting on Thursdays from 1 3:30 pm for six weeks (Oct. 8,15,22,29 and Nov. 5 & 12). The focus of the workshops is Diabetes Self-Management. For more information &/or to register for these free workshops call Sharon at 1 800 442-1713. Thursday October 29 th from 7 9:00 pm there will be Beers & Hymns at the Lake Ann Brewing Company sponsored by Advent Lutheran Church and the Lake Ann Brewing Company. Nonperishable food items will be collected at the door to benefit the Food Pantry at the Lake Ann United Methodist Church. Saturday October 31 st the Almira Township Fire and EMS Department will be hosting a Trunk or Treat from 5 9 pm. Bring your vehicle, decorations & candy! Vehicles will park in the parking lot to give out candy; if the weather is bad we will move inside the fire station. The fire department will be handing our candy, cotton candy and popcorn. The LAUMC will provide the hotdogs. There will be games such as cake walk, donut eating contest, pumpkin decorating and of course a costume contest.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 11am-4pm Lay Servant Training Fellowship Hall 4-7 pm BBQ Chicken Dinner by UMM in Burnett Park 10 4 5 10:20 am Music 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Fellowship 1:30 pm Youth meet at the church to go to Jacobs Corn Maze 2pm Advent Blessing of the Animals 10 am Bible Study @ Parsonage 5 pm Al Anon @ CC 7-9 pm Boy Scouts Fellowship Hall 6 8:45am Walkers @ Almira Twp. Park 7 pm Trustees 7 9am-4pm Quilting 5:30-6pm Mexican 6:30pm Covenant 8 9 10-11:30 am Neighborhood Play Group @ CC 11 10:20 am Music 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Fellowship 2 pm Crop Walk 4 pm Youth Pastor Appreciation Day 18 10:20 am Music 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Fellowship 4 pm Youth 12 13 10 am Bible Study @ 8:45am Walkers @ Parsonage Almira Twp. Park 5 pm Al Anon @ CC 3-7pm Blood Drive 7-9 pm Boy Scouts Fellowship Hall 19 20 10 am Bible Study @ 8:45am Walkers @ Parsonage Almira Twp. Park 5 pm Al Anon @ CC 7 pm Adm. Bd. 7-9 pm Boy Scouts Fellowship Hall 14 9am-4pm Quilting 5:30-6pm Soup & Salad 6:30pm Covenant 6:30-8pm Boy Scouts-Conf Rm 1 21 9am-4pmQuilting 5:30-6pm Chicken Pot Pie 6:30pm Covenant 15 6:30-7:30pm Safe Sanctuaries Fellowship Hall 16 CMU will be using the CC thru the 18th 22 23 Art & Craft Show setup @ CC 9am-12pm UMW @ Bazaar prep Fellowship Hall 17 CMU 24 Arts & Craft Show & UMW Bazaar @ CC 9am 3:30pm 25 10 am Christmas Program Practice 10:20 am Music 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am Fellowship 4 pm Youth 26 27 10 am Bible Study @ 8:45am Walkers @ Parsonage Almira Twp. Park 5 pm Al Anon @ CC 7-9 pm Boy Scouts Fellowship Hall 28 9am-4pm Quilting 5:30-6pm Spaghetti 6:30pm Covenant 29 7-9pm Brews & Hymns @ LA Brewing Co. to benefit Food Pantry 30 10-11:30 am Neighborhood Play Group @ CC 31