TOWER TALKS First United Methodist Church of Warren A church for the whole family of God Published on January13, 2017 Big Game Party Sunday, February 5, 2017 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall Special Points of Interest: Appalachian Service Project Greeters, Ushers, Lay Reader Schedule Thank You Corner UMW News Inside This Issue: Pastors Pen 2 Messy Church & Christian Education 3 Prayer Concerns 4 Church Announcements 5 Leadership Day January 28, 2017 6 The Moldies and Youth Group are putting on the 2nd Annual Big Game Party on Sunday, February 5, 2017 starting at 5:30 p.m. (kickoff is 6:30 p.m.) Dinner will consist of a baked potato and nacho bar, and a free will offering will be taken with proceeds going to benefit the Appalachia Service Project trip. Pop and drinks will also be provided, but feel free to bring a side dish/snack to share if you wish. Please bring along friends and other guests who want to spend time in your and our company to watch the game. Any questions, see Doug Belles or Paul Sadowski.
TOWER TALKS Page 2 From the Pastor s Pen With Family to Celebrate Life see you at Leadership Day, Saturday, January 28, 2017 9:00 a.m. Noon in the Fellowship Hall! Pastor Susan
TOWER TALKS Page 3 Messy Church / Christian Education... SAVE THESE DATES... FREE! Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month Messy Church Dinner, Story, Games Songs & Crafts Free!!! All Ages [1-100] (Fellowship Hall) February 8 6:00 7:30pm March 8 6:00 7:30pm April 12 6:00-7:30pm Volunteers are needed! Sign up today in the Fellowship Hall! The children s Sunday School classes are currently being held in the Fellowship Hall until further notice! Nadine Johnson January 29, 2017 Worship at 10:30 a.m. No Sunday School today!
TOWER TALKS Page 4 PRAYER CONCERNS... Assisted Care Doug Anderson Martha T. Berry, 43533 Elizabeth Rd., Rm. 2151, Mount Clemens, MI 48043 Charles Hepner Alamo Nursing Home, 8290 W. C Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Wilma Martin Windememere Park, 31800 Van Dyke, Rm. 250, Warren, MI 48093 Jean Minter Sunrise Assisted Living, 46471 Hayes Rd., Rm. 216, Shelby Twp., MI 48315 Eileen Shidler 36725 Utica Rd., Apt. 239, Clinton Twp., MI 48035 Lois Thomas Father Murphy Nursing Ctr., 8444 Engleman, Rm. 217, Center Line, MI 48015 Ruth Totton Autumn Woods Nursing Ctr., 29800 Hoover Rd., Room 359-B, Warren, MI 48093 Herb Wesner Henry Ford Hospital Rehab, Rm. #4222, 15855 Nineteen Mile Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038 Continued Prayers Active Duty: Sean Boesman Germany Bradley Cornett WA Carl Dorff Ft. Hood, TX Vincent Farmilo Germany Bian Holland, Kwait Andrew Rivard MI Matthew Seilicki CA Vincent Von Lau Army Erik Wilt Japan Teresa Wilt Reserves, TX All those in active military service Names removed from this list remain on the prayer team s weekly prayer list. Questions? Please see a member of the prayer team or contact them below. Lora Quick: 586.243.1715, prayergramma@gmail.com Dorothy Collins: 586.264.7152 Dot McLean: 586.264.1649, dorothym@ameritech.net Church: 586.264.4701, contact@warrenfirstumc.org MCREST Church s Feb. 5: Rock Community Church, Fair Haven Feb. 12: Trinity United Methodist, Roseville Feb. 19: St. Basil the Great, Eastpointe Feb. 26: Macomb Christian, Shelby Twp. Usher Volunteers are needed for the February & August Team. If you would like to help serve on Sunday mornings, please contact the church office at 586.264.4701. Ushers Schedule February Walt Kauppila Neil Ovenshire Greeters Schedule Feb. 5: Dorothy Collins Feb. 12: Peggy McIvor Feb. 19: Hilda Blazo Feb. 26: Sandy & Dewey Bowers Lay Readers Schedule Feb. 5: Carolyn Carlson Feb. 12: Madison Meadows Feb. 19: Linda Sadowski Feb. 26: Robert Knakal Counters February Jerry Garriott Walt Kaupplia Bob McLean Volunteers can sign up in the Fellowship Hall Sunday Office Volunteers Feb. 5: Dorothy Collins Feb. 12: Claudia DeBacker Feb. 19: Liz Baron Feb. 26: Doug Belles
TOWER TALKS Page 5 Church Announcements... Thank You Corner... My family has been blessed with all your prayers this past year. Bless you all in the name of our Lord. Beth & Dorothy Collins and Teresa & Mike Mallek We express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Pastor Susan, Gwen, Shelly, the UMW and all of the others who gave so generously of time, talent, and spiritual support before and after the death of our dear daughter in law. Your kindness will always be a part of our memory of Mary Beth. Lurline & Kingsley Sears. Tree of Love It is with special thanks that I report the 2016 Tree of Love project is donating $1,470 to the youth at Warren First in support of their Appalachian Service Project. The angels are now available to be picked up in the narthex. Thank you, Bev Hartman What a pile of Blessings! Mitten Tree 2016 70 hats, 27 scarves, 61 gloves and mittens, 18 sets to equal 176 items!!! Thank you Thank you to all who made this Prayer Team project so successful. Many thanks also for the anonymous memorial fund donation which was used to purchase additional hats, gloves and scarves. How cute was our Tree (the old mug tree painted green) with all the wooden pegs filled and over stuffed!!! Thanks to Pastor Susan for the idea and Jim Grabel for the painting!!! This year we delivered all the items to one place, The Salvation Army in Warren. The Prayer Team Appalachian Service Project "After a several year break, Warren First will once again be participating this summer in the Appalachian Service Project. We don't have an official date yet, but it will be in the summer of 2017. It is open to anyone who will be going into 9th grade and older. Elder Care Needed Elder Care is needed for my 93 year old mother. Please contact Donna at 248.399.8376 if interested. (Lives in Warren in the Green Acres subdivision.) We will leave early Sunday morning and returning late on Saturday night, working Monday through Friday on a home that will be in much need of repair. Knowledge on home improvement is not necessary, there is always plenty of things to do. We need adults and youth! If you are interested, there is a sign up sheet in the Fellowship Hall. If any questions, contact Doug Belles at dougiemsu@yahoo.com or 586-899-1954.
TOWER TALKS Page 6 February News... Mission Team Tuesday, February 7 @ 9:30 a.m. Library Circles Tuesday, Tuesday, February 14 @ 9:30 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. #1 Lydia @ To be announced! #2 Ruth @ 9:30 a.m. Dodie Drath #3 Grace @ 10:00 a.m. Restaurant To be announced! #4 Hope @ 9:30 a.m. Library #5 Faith 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall #6 Deborah Circle February 21@ 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Meeting February 21 @ 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall The Annual Lenten Breakfast will be held at our church on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. Leadership Day is Teambuilding Day! January 28, 2017 9:00 am to 12:00 noon A new year is always a time to start fresh and refresh. Thoughts of organizing closets as we put away Christmas decorations and gifts motivate us to clean up, clear out, and create space for new things in our lives. The new year is when new faces, with new gifts and skills to share, gather as our leadership team. We make room for different people and passions as we plan for ministry and mission as disciples of Jesus Christ. All leaders, even the ones who have been doing the same work for ages, should plan to attend. There will be something new, and fun, for everyone as we learn to work together in 2017. This invitation is extended to anyone interested in how the church works, how work areas work together, and how to be better organized, improve communication, and share ideas and dreams. If the Spirit is encouraging you to learn more about the church or your own gifts to serve Christ, you will want to clear your calendar for Saturday, January 28 from 9am to noon. The coffee will be on, bagels will be toasting, and conversation flowing. All work area chairs will come with dates for meetings and events as we build the calendar for 2017. All other individuals and committee members, new members, and those who have been here forever are encouraged to come and bring your ideas and passions for ministry, including ways this congregation can help you on your discipleship journey. We will work as a team to create goals. In a few short hours, we will encourage, build up, and inspire one another as we focus our gifts for the best year yet! Your presence and participation will make this an amazing day. Please RSVP to Karen Jones in the church office 586.264.4701, by noon, Thursday, January 26, 2017.