TAWAS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

TAWAS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Volume 44 Issue 8 August 2017 \ I may be tarred and feathered for even thinking this, but our Summer here in the Tawas area may be half over. Before too long, the children will be back in school, the leaves will begin to turn, and our warm days will be a thing of the past. This is a time of fun and rest and I hope that you are enjoying all that our community has to offer. But, my question is this, how will you be engaged in service and devotion to our Lord and Savior when this time of rest is over? Do you ever wonder why? Matthew 4:18-22 reveals the offer Jesus made to the Disciples to follow Him in ministry. As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea-for they were fishermen. And he said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fish for people. Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. As He went from there, He saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets and he called to them. Immediately they left their boat and their father, and followed Him. (NRSV) Immediately they left their nets, boat, and father and followed Jesus. Why? Why did the Disciples leave their occupations, possessions, and family to follow Jesus? I believe that they found something (someone) real and chose to embrace the ideals that He came to share. I believe that they were willing to give all that they had to know and to serve Christ in a real and personal way. They did not know the magnitude of who He is, but they recognized someone who would change their lives forever. I believe that most of us have come to the same understanding to some degree. This Fall we will explore why it is that we do some of the things we do. For example, what is it about Jesus that causes us to consider giving our devotion to Him? Why do we pledge our hard earned resources in stewardship? Why do we serve in leadership or service to God? It is my hope that as we journey through the Fall and approach Advent, we will have found new rational to embrace God s Son as our Lord and Savior. Enjoy the Summer! God Bless! Pastor Dan

BIRTHDAYS 8/3 Polly Roach 8/3 Len Sarki 8/4 Clyde French 8/4 Teresa Smith-Whitford 8/6 Jamie Mielke 8/6 Jon Mielke 8/7 Paul Roberts 8/8 Chris Brown 8/10 Patricia Ulman 8/11 Justine Griffis 8/11 Eva McArdle 8/11 Sally Nagy 8/12 Donna Buzzard 8/14 Kaylee Brewer 8/15 Luke Karr 8/17 Jennifer Look 8/19 Candace Thomas 8/20 Brenda Toska 8/21 Gary Bushman 8/21 Deann Walters 8/22 Florence Gofton 8/23 Daryl Burt 8/23 Scott Trafelet 8/24 Karlene Falker 8/25 Michael Peach 8/26 Jim McArdle 8/27 Donna Alexander 8/27 Katherine Trylch 8/28 John Herrick 8/28 Robert Ritsema 8/31 Kathleen Anschuetz 8/31 Marilyn Denhoff ANNIVERSARIES 8/1 Al & Marilyn Denhoff 8/3 Ralph & Emma Cole 8/6 Jamie & Krystal Proulx 8/7 Ed & Sally Nagy 8/11 Daniel & Pam Gonder 8/20 S. Joe & Mary Ellen Robertson 8/22 Ann & Joe Griffis 8/24 Richard & Lori Frederick Mid-MI Emmaus www.midmichiganemmaus.com

TAWAS UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Well, the Summer is just flying by. Thanks again to all the folks that helped make the Rummage Sale another success. It looks like we made over $1,500. for Missions. It certainly does take a village to get it all done. We are still having the LUNCH BUNCH on the last Wednesday of the month at 12 noon at the BIG BOY Restaurant on US-23. We have an enjoyable hour getting to know each other a little better...and on the plus side have a very nice lunch. Please join us even if you have not before. August 8th, we will be meeting at the church at 9 am for the mystery trip. Of course, it is a mystery but we do have a great day. More details will be coming forth from Sally Nagy soon... just keep your eye on the ladies bulletin board on the long hallway for more information, there is a signup sheet up now. I hope everyone is enjoying what is left of the Summer and maybe thinking about some new ideas for the upcoming Fall Bazaar. Sincerely, Judy Hills President UMW United Methodist Women Monthly Schedule UMW sponsored Bible study: Monday, 11am in the Fireplace Room UMW Executive Committee Meeting in the Library, as needed. UMW Unit meeting: Check monthly events for times. Mary Martha Circle meets: the 1st. Tuesday at 11:00am for March, April, May, June, September, October, November. July picnic, December luncheon. Faith Circle meets the 4th. Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. (No meetings in January, July, August or December). If you would like more information of the United Methodist Women activities, please contact: Judy Hills ~~~~~~~~UMW President..... 984-4154 Barbara Ritsema ~~~UMW Vice President...362-0432 Melissa Schirmer~~~ UMW Secretary..362-5976 Candy Thomas ~~~~~UMW Treasurer.....739-2635 Sally Nagy~~~~~~~~ UMW Asst. Treasurer.362-7120 GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM 2017 St Joseph Health System provides a variety of Grief Support services for our patients, families, employees and members of the area community. They include Grief Support groups which are held monthly, on Thursday from 3:00 to 4:30 PM at St Joseph Hospital in Classroom C. These groups provide support and information for anyone whose life has been disrupted by a significant loss due to death of a loved one. All sessions are facilitated by qualified member of our Spiritual Care Team. There is no fee, however Advance Registration is appreciated. To register please call 362-9368 and talk with Chaplain Michael Sullivan, Manager Spiritual Care.

UNITED METHODIST MEN S ACTIVITY For information please contact: Pastor Dan at pastortumc@outlook.com Gary Bushman at mr.bean405@sbcglobal.net or Ed Nagy at ednagy@chartermi.net ONGOING EVENTS: SATURDAY WORSHIP, YOUTH GROUP, CHOIR AND BIBLE STUDY Bible Study: Sunday at 9am. Bible Study: Sunday at 11:30am. Disciple Study: Tuesday at 2pm. Sewin Souls: 1st. and 3rd. Thursday from 10am-12noon in the Fireplace Room. Choir Practice: Wednesday at 6pm. Praise Choir Practice: Saturday at 4:30pm. Men s Study: Friday at 6:30am Tim Horton s (New location) Praise : Saturday at 6pm, come and join us for this informal, casual and uplifting worship experience.

August2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 9am Sunday School 9am Bible Study 10:00am 11:30am Bible Study 6 Communion Sunday 13 7 7pm Stewardship mtg. Full Moon 14 1 2 8 9 15 6pm Choir Practice 6pm Choir Practice 16 3 10 am 12noon Sewin Souls 4 6:30am Men s Study Group (Tim Horton s) U.S. Coast Guard Day 10 11 6:30am Men s Study Group 17 6pm 8pm Euchre Son and Daughter Day 18 6:30am Men s Study 5 4:30pm Praise Choir 6pm Praise 12 8am Men s Breakfast 4:30pm Praise Choir 6pm Praise 19 Noisy Offering 10am Hospitality /Witness mtg. 6pm Choir Practice 10 am 12noon Sewin Souls 11am Charles Palmer Memorial Service 4:30pm Praise Choir VJ Day 1914 Panama Canal Opened National Airborne Day Special Dance 6pm Praise 20 Community Food Pantry (Nonperishable foods collection) 21 6:30pm Trustee mtg Senior Citizen s Day 22 7pm Committee mtg National Tooth Fairy Day 23 1pm Visitation mtg 6pm Choir Practice 24 7pm Education Committee mtg. 25 6:30am Men s Study Group 26 Family Night Loon s Ball Park 4:30pm Praise Choir 6pm Praise 1920 Woman Suffrage 27 28 29 30 31 Marine Corps Reserve Birthday. 6pm Choir Practice FAMILY FUN MONTH

DO YOU KNOW? Do you know that there will be a Saginaw Bay District Fun Day at the Loon s Ball Park on August 26th? The fun will begin at 3 pm and the ball game will follow at 7 pm. The pre-game activities are free! Lawn tickets are sold out, but other seats may be available to purchase. For more information, please contact the Church Office. Do you know that Pastor Dan will be offering a youth confirmation class beginning in September? The class will be held on Sunday morning at either 9 am or 11:15 am. All youth, 11 yrs. old or older are invited to attend. Please contact Pastor Dan for more information. Do you know that an adult new member class will be offered this September on either a Tuesday or Wednesday evening? If you are interested in joining our church, please contact Pastor Dan. Do you know that if you or a church group are interested in sponsoring a fun meal or potluck for our church, the opportunity would be welcomed and greatly appreciated? It is wonderful when our faith community can gather for food and fellowship. We have a wonderful grill for burgers, hotdogs or whatever! If you are interested, please contact the Church Office. SAGINAW BAY DISTRICT CONFERENCE The Saginaw Bay District Conference will be held once again at our church on September 16th. Please consider how you may be involved during this event and how we may offer genuine hospitality to our sisters and brothers across our district.

LAYETTE MINISTRY The Layette Ministry is in desperate need. Items needed for Layettes: Blankets boys and girls Washcloths Bibs boys and girls Onesies boys and girls Blue ribbon Sleepers boys and girls Socks boys and girls If you are able to make a donation, please turn them in to the Church Office. Thank you, Melissa Our next Euchre night will be August 11 from 6-8pm. It s lots of fun and good Christian fellowship. A light snack is provided. There is a $5 donation with proceeds going to debt retirement. Come join us. No experience necessary.. MISSIONS CANDLE ON THE ALTAR You can support our Church's mission work while honoring or remembering an important person or event in your life by making a donation to light the Mission Candle on the altar. You would light the candle at 9:50 and extinguish it when the service is over. A note acknowledging your donation will appear in the bulletin on that Sunday, your donation will be used to support our church's mission work. Sign up in the Gathering Space on the Mission Candle" form, and turn in your donation to the Church Office or put a check made out to TUMC Missions in Carol Westcott's mailbox. YOUR CHURCH MAILBOX Everyone has a mailbox if you regularly attend church. The mailboxes are in the main hallway of the Church. Please remember to check your mailbox every Sunday. There is important information left there for you. There might be something there for you today! Please let the Church Office know if you change your address.

GIFT CARD PROGRAM Do you use gift or money cards? Our program offers the same 350 different gift/ money cards with 745 various denominations or methods to obtain money value to these cards. You can purchase directly from us or we can set up a family account which allows you to reload various cards you purchase from us. If you have reloadable cards you can add money to these cards and they are then available with the new value within 3-4 hours and you do not have to wait for us to get new ones for you. These are the same cards you can purchase at Walmart, Neiman s or Rite-Aid stores. If you buy these cards from us, we then earn various percentage rebates for our church to help fund special programs in our church. We want to thank everyone that desires to help us with this gift card program. LADIES MYSTERY TRIP Ladies are you ready for an adventure? Then join us for our Annual Mystery Trip on TUESDAY, August 8th. We will meet at the church at 9:00am SHARP! We will divide into cars and set out with "clues" to reach our destinations. The cost is $5.00 plus "spending money" for your treasures. You may sign up on the UMW Bulletin Board at church, call the Church Office, or contact Sally Nagy at 362-7120. Please let us know if you are able to join us by Sunday, August 6th, thank you. Come and help us find our way to the mysterious destinations. If you have questions call Sally but she promises not to disclose where you are going. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL THANK YOU Thank you to everyone that participated in our Bible school this year. It was fantastic! Our Bible School is recognized as the very best in the Tawas area and we thank you for your continued support. 47 students journeyed to Babylon and met the prophet Daniel this year.

CHRISTIAN RADIO Smile FM 89.7 Family Life Radio 99.7 The Promise FM 106.1 CONDOLENCES We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of Margy Hearl and Jerry Anderson. May God be with you during this time of heartache and sorrow. PICKELBALL If you would like to learn and play PICKLEBALL in our Family Life Center you may sign up in our Gathering Space or call Ed 362-7120 HOSPITALITY SNACKS AND COFFEE We are in need of SNACKS to serve after the Services. Our snack sign up schedule has many available Sundays to fill. Please consider signing up! Pat Fisher

Tawas United Methodist Church 20 E M-55 Tawas City, MI 48763 POSTAGE REQUIRED IF MAILED Please share this newsletter with anyone you know who may be interested in visiting our Church. ADDRESS LABEL Join us for Sunday Service Saturday 6pm Praise Sunday School 9:00am Sunday 10:00 a.m. Nursery (staffed) 10:00am Pastor: Rev. Daniel Gonder Parsonage: 989-362-5399 Email: pastortumc@outlook.com Youth Director: Office Manager: Laura Loeffler Music Director: Shawn Wygant Custodian: Judy Hills Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00am to 2:00 pm (Lunch: 11:30 Noon) Friday Closed Church Office: 989-362-4288 Fax: 989-362-6320 Email: tawasumc@outlook.com Web: www.tawasumc.org Our Purpose... To connect people to God and one another through Jesus Christ.