JULY 2018 WEBBERVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4215 East Holt Rd. Webberville, Michigan 48892 PHONE NUMBER 517-521-3631 WEB SITE www.webbervilleumc.church E-MAIL webbervillechurch@gmail.com LIKE US ON FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/webbervilleumc PASTOR Rev. Marty Johnston Cell: (269) 986-7180 Parsonage: (517)-984-5002 pastormartyj@yahoo.com FUN IN A BUN Join us for some summer fun on Saturday, July 14 from 1-3pm. Free hot dogs, a bounce house, and hopefully some beautiful summer weather! Share the invitation with your friends and neighbors so we can pack the lawn with food, fun, and fellowship! See Jessica Herren or Bill Wheeler with questions! PASTOR S HOURS Mon., Tues. mornings at Webberville Weds., Thurs. mornings at Crossroads Appointments recommended SECRETARY Deanna Seng OFFICE HOURS Mon-Tues-Weds-Thurs 8am to noon SUNDAY SCHOOL Adult classes at 9:30am WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00am FELLOWSHIP TIME Noon(ish) July 21, 2017 5:00pm to 7:00pm Enjoy our Nearly World Famous Chicken Dinner with all the trimmings! $9 per person, with a discount for kids. Take out is available. Enjoy a great meal that you don t have to cook! Invite your friends and neighbors for this terrific opportunity to connect!
2 Lay Leader s Letter Summer Courage Samuel 17 and Mark 6:1-13 As we review and study these scriptures, we see that each of us have been given special gifts which we can use to serve God and God s world. Each of those gifts take a certain kind of courage to recognize and claim the truth. These scriptures invite us to find our courage, reminding us that we have not received the grace of God in vain. Knowing that we have received God s favor, now it is time for us to step forward in praise and action. In Paul s writing, he states that we may have to endure some hardships as we carry out God s will. We may not find it easy to forgive when we have been hurt by someone or something. The action may not set well with us, but God is asking us to carry out the task. Discipline with our actions! Nobody likes discipline! It takes courage and discipline to recognize and to claim our gifts and to serve God. God sends us messages to do His will in simple ways, or in acts of kindness and caring. Discipline ourselves to study God s Word. Courage to accept God s call to serve. God uses all ages and all kinds of people! Look at David! He was just a boy with a slingshot and five stones. They said he couldn t do it! Too young! He stepped up and slew the Giant. We each run into Giants in our life s journey. Maybe you are the new kid on the block and you cannot get accepted into the existing group of friends. The same thing happens to us a s adults. We have a circle of friends in the church. We need to invite newcomers into our circles. It takes courage to step out of our comfort zone and make new friends. Now is the time! Time to listen and learn. Time to dig deep and find courage and strength. Time to receive grace and let that grace grow in to faith and love. Time to share your GIFT from God! Young or old, we are all on God s Team! It takes courage to step up and give a gift from your inner self. But this is what Jesus is asking us to do. Step out of the boat! Walk on new water! Take new challenges! Is it scary? You bet! That s why we share our faith with one another! Take courage and invite your neighbor to church to share in God s love and grace! Remember, God has made you a special person in His image, and He has a plan for you. He has given you the gift of life. May your gift to Him be your life! You are a masterpiece! Ephesians 4:10 You are handpicked by God! John 15:16 Go with courage! Bill Wheeler
3 2018 FAMILY ACTIVITIES Mark your calendars! These are some of the opportunities coming up in 2018 for family friendly fun and fellowship here at Webberville UMC! Invite your friends and neighbors! July 1, 1:00pm Church Picnic at Bert and Helen Anway s house July 14, 1-3:00pm Fun in a Bun July 20-22 Family Camp at Lakeview Aug. 5-8, 6-8pm Vacation Bible School Aug. 11 Progressive Dinner Sept. 8, 6:30pm Church Birthday Party Oct. 13, 6:00pm Mystery Dinner Nov. 10, 6:30pm Church Potluck Dec. 1, 10:00am Christmas Happening Dec. 8, 6:30pm Fancy Christmas Potluck, Secret Pal Reveal VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Save the date and invite your neighbors! VBS will be Aug. 5-8, 6-8:00pm, and we will experience a Rolling River Rampage! There will be a decorations work day on July 14 from 10:00am-1:00pm. Wear your paint clothes and get ready to have fun! We also need group leaders to work with the kids during the week of VBS. If you are interested in being part of the adventure, please see Bonney Elzerman or Michelle Lautner!
4 Financially $peaking by WUMC finance secretary Dorothy Hart Thank you for your financial support and for honoring God through your faithful giving. Our propane bills are now paid in full. The mortgage balance is $152,896. Our focus is now on our apportionment arrears for worldwide support of United Methodist ministries. You will soon receive your 2 nd quarter giving statement which will contain a flyer explaining Electronic Giving. The Finance Team is evaluating the cost effectiveness and congregational interest for this opportunity of an alternate way of giving. The June treasurer s report will also address Electronic Giving and ask for your level of interest reply. God has more blessings and challenges in store for us in 2018! Thank you for being a part of what God is doing at Webberville United Methodist Church. Church Picnic Don t forget! The annual Church Picnic will be on Sunday, July 1 at 1pm. Bert and Helen Anway will host the picnic at their house, located at 2165 Gramer Rd. There will be games to play, and drinks will be provided. Bring a lawn chair, a dish to pass, your own table service, and your friends! Progressive Dinner On August 11 we will be enjoying a Progressive Dinner! Each course will be served at a different house. If you would like to host a course of the dinner at your house, please see Helen Anway or call her at 521-3724. Plan to attend and enjoy the fun and fellowship! Bring a friend and introduce them!
5 JULY BIRTHDAYS 6 Bethany Drury 11 Carol Peterson 13 Fred Moon 14 Harper Herren 15 Rebecca House 25 Bob Bement Luana Sawyer 26 Jerald Hart 27 William Elzerman Hunter Herren 29 Tom Fisher Kirsten Watkins Reed Davis July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 FELLOWSHIP GATHERING Church Picnic Jeannie Bosworth, Julie Hath Pat Jennings, Ruth Ann Elzerman Sara Larson, Liz Davis UMM Thank you to our hosts! If you would like to provide cookies, crackers, coffee, and punch, please call Helen at 521-3724. UMW FIELD TRIP JULY ANNIVERSARIES 1 Cliff & Jean Johnson 4 Tom & Yvonne Fisher 7 Travis Brenden & Tammy Newcomb 17 Vern & Bonnie Stowe 18 Jim & Lynn Reed 30 Bill & Janice Wheeler On July 14 there will be a field trip to Tyme Well Spent tea house in Hartland. The carpool will leave from the church parking lot at 11:07am. Cost is $15 per person. Sign up in Fellowship Hall, and see Helen Anway with any questions. July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 CHILDREN S MESSAGE Mary Ann Elzerman Volunteer Needed You Can Do It! Sign Up Today! Volunteer Needed Sign up in Fellowship Hall if you would like to share a Youth Message! See Karen Wooldridge for more information.
6 LOCAL OPPORTUNITES We are blessed with many ways to connect in our communities! CROSSROADS UMC Wednesdays, 1pm: Bible Reading Discussion! Come and share conversation about last week s scripture reading. Thursdays, 3:15pm: Tai Chi class. Improve your balance and strengthen your joints! July 16-19, 6-8:00pm: VBS! Learn why Jesus is our ROCK(star!) July 24, 25 & 26: Archery Clinic! Dinner at 5:30pm, shooting from 6-8:00pm. WILLIAMSTON SENIOR CENTER Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00am to 1:30pm: Free Coffee and chat! Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am: Euchre! July 9, 5-6:30 pm: Game Night! Pizza and Salad served at 5:15. Cards and board games, $3, adults only please. Please bring a donation for the food bank. July 10: Free Dental Exams and Oral Health Workshop for Seniors, details soon! July 31, 12:30pm: The Gemini 60 s music by the Twin Brothers! DANSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER July 7, 7:0pm: Euchre! $5 to play, snacks and prizes provided. Join us! July 15, 1:00pm: Card Making Class! $5 for supplies, instructions provided. You can be crafty! Check it out! July 20, 7:00pm: Gospel Sing! Enjoy the FREE live music! You can sing with the crowd, or get up on stage and share. All your favorites, old and new! July 21, 12:00-2:00pm: Arts and Crafts Just Because! Enjoy a Luau themed craft project with your family.! $5 for the supplies, instruction provided. You don t have to plan it or find the materials, just bring the kids and enjoy! July 21, 7:00pm: Euchre! $5 to play, bring a friend and get your game on! DEADLINE FOR AUGUST NEWSLETTER IS JULY 25, 2018 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If there were an emergency, would we know who to call for you? Help us build an emergency contact list! Please fill in your information on the table outside the sanctuary.
7 VOLUNTEERS FOR JULY 2018 DATE USHERS GREETERS LITURGISTS July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 Bill Wheeler Art Webster Richard Peterson David Wheeler Bert Anway Richard Peterson Bob Bement John Dodson Richard Peterson Art Webster John Dodson Brian Dierberger Tom Wooldridge John Dodson Art Webster Bill Wheeler Art Webster Jim Hath Richard Peterson Nick Bosworth CHILDREN S MESSAGE FELLOWSHIP GATHERING ALTAR FLOWERS Pat Jennings Bert Anway Mary Ann Elzerman Church Picnic Cliff & Jean Johnson 57th Anniversary Your Name Here Teresa York Your Name Here Jeannie Bosworth Julie Hath Your Friend s Name Here First Impressions Matter Sign Up For This Important Job Today! Mary Ann Elzerman Share your favorite Bible Story! Doug Elzerman Share your favorite Scripture! Pat Jennings Ruth Ann Elzerman Sara Larson Liz Davis Volunteer Needed Gerry & Barb Alchin Volunteer Needed Tammy Newcomb YOU can DO it! UMM Volunteer Needed If you would like to be an usher, contact the office. If you would like to volunteer, sign up in the family center. To become a Liturgist, call Richard Leathem at 517-449-2344. To help with the Children s Message, sign up in the family center or see Karen Wooldridge Contact Helen Anway to host cookies, crackers, coffee & punch. To volunteer to provide flowers for the altar, sign up in the family center.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 1:00 Church Picnic 8 15 22 Lakeview Camp 29 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 WIC 6:30 Outreach 10 9:30 Sisters of Joy 6:30 Education 6:30 Scouts 16 17 9:30 Sisters of Joy 6:30 Scouts 23 24 9:30 Sisters of Joy 30 WIC 6:30 Scouts 31 WIC 9:30 Sisters of Joy 6:30 Scouts JULY 2018 11 9:15 UMM 6:00 Prayer Group 18 6:00 Prayer Group 25 6:00 Prayer Group 12 13 14 11:07 UMW Carpool to Tea House 19 20 Lakeview Camp 26 27 28 1:00 Fun in a Bun 21 Lakeview Camp 5:00 Chicken Dinner 8