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Vision: Connect with God, Grow in Faith Together, Serve Others
1200 Atlantic St. Milford, MI 48381
(248) 684-2798 FAX (248) 684-9585
Office Email: churchoffice@milfordumc.net
July 2018 Newsletter
Pastor’s Column: Doug’s Discoveries
Upcoming Events
Sunday, July 1 ASP Sunday/Holy Communion
Sunday, July 8
Hymn Sing
Sunday, July 15 Servant Leader Recognition
Saturday, July 21
3rd Saturday Worship, 5pm
Sunday, July 22 VBS Kickoff/Octogenarian
Celebration
July 23-27 Vacation Bible School
6:00-8:00 pm (see page 1 & 2 for addition
information)
Sunday, July 29 Vacation Bible School
Celebration
I’ve discovered that Vacation Bible School is not just for
children and youth this year! We are offering an evening
VBS, July 23-27, with supper available each night, starting
at 5:15 p.m. and serving until 6:00 p.m. The Children’s program runs
from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., and the adult class runs from 6:30 p.m. to
7:45 p.m., led by Rev. Bryant Anderson and myself. Bryant is the pastor
at Milford Presbyterian Church.
We are leading an adult class called, “Way of Life.” It is a video-based
discussion of another book by Brian D. McLaren, “The Great Spiritual
Migration.” The study will explore “how shifting away from an outdated
system of beliefs to a new way of life based on love can lead to new, more
redemptive communities and practices. McLaren challenges participants
to focus less on doctrine, more on new ways of reading Scripture, and
ultimately on love as manifested in the life of Jesus.”
Join us for supper and the excitement of children’s ministry, or join us for
supper and in this engaging adult study and discussion. Contact the
church office to request a participant book for a suggested donation of
$10.
Also, we’ll introduce the “Way of Life” Study during Saturday Church on
July 21 at 5pm. The location of that Saturday Church service is TBD: to
be determined. Stay tuned!
I love you all,
Pastor Doug
Help Wanted
Worship Leader/Music Director, part time
at Milford United Methodist Church
Experience leading music ministry preferred. Lead both traditional and
contemporary worship. Provide vision and direction to music program.
Complete job description at www.milfordumc.net. Please submit resume
to the church office, 1200 Atlantic St., Milford, MI 48381, or by email to
churchoffice@milfordumc.net.
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Our Deacon-Rev. Sherry
July 1 marks another milestone in our Journey to becoming one annual confer-ence in Michigan. On July 1st, the former districts of the Detroit and West Michi-gan conferences no longer exist and the new districts of the Michigan Confer-ence are fully functional. Our district is called the Heritage District and includes churches across the central southern part of the mitten. Our new District Super-intendent is the Rev. Elizabeth Hill. She is a good leader and I hope you all will get to meet her. (She and I were in a couple of seminary classes together.)
The Heritage District office is located at Westside UMC in Ann Arbor and the Administrative Assis-tant is Dar McGee, same person and location as our former district. It is exciting to be a part of this transition and creating a new conference that is more efficient and focused on our mission of creating disciples for Jesus Christ. Blessings to all from the beautiful, sunny, and peaceful shores of Mullett Lake where I am enjoying some family and respite time. - Rev. Sherry P.S. It’s not too late for camp!
Vacation Bible School
6:00 p.m.— 8:00 p.m.
July 23 - 27
Join us each EVENING, Monday through Friday, July 23-27, 2018, for our 2018 Vacation Bible
School, “Rolling River Rampage.”
Program for Preschool through 5th Grade, older youth encouraged to serve as helpers.
Adult Bible School offered 6:30pm to 7:45pm called “Way of Life” (see Doug’s Discoveries on page
1 for more information)
Join us for supper each night 5:15pm—6:00pm.
To volunteer: please use the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0549a9ad292-
2018 or call the church office.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN:
To register students: use the following link: https://rrr.cokesburyvbs.com/
milfordpc or call the church office.
This is a joint “adventure” being held at MUMC, in cooperation with MUMC,
Milford Presbyterian Church and St. George’s Episcopal Church.
- Pastor Doug, 2018 VBS Coordinator, 248-684-2798
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Trustee News
Have you noticed that the church bell is ringing again? Time, and Mother Nature have taken its toll on the bell, so the Verdin Bell Company was contracted to revive it. A technician from the Grand Rapids area arrived two weeks ago and determined that the controls were okay, but the bell (which is 26 feet above ground level) needed some minor repair work. In less than an hour (on a tall scissors lift he had it working again. He revealed that the bell (which is excellent quality) was installed by his brother back in 1999 when the church expansion was in progress. This bell was moved from the original Methodist Church on Union Street in 1967 and is now ready for many more years of service. Phil Harris Church Trustee
Please Consider
Delivering Meals on Wheels
Please consider delivering Meals on Wheels. It’s easy and gratifying!
Every five weeks MUMC supplies drivers for Meals on Wheels Delivery in the Milford area. The route has 20-
25 meals to deliver and takes about 2 hours. Meals are picked up at the Milford Senior Center at 10am. A
print out of the deliveries and a map are supplied.
The clients are very appreciative of the delivered meals. Besides the meal delivery, this also provides a daily
check that the clients are “OK.” Those who deliver meals find it to be a rewarding experience.
If you have any questions about Meals on Wheels or are willing to be added to the list of Meals on Wheels
drivers at MUMC, please let me know.
Dave Ebert, MUMC Meals on Wheels Coordinator, debert1230@comcast.net
Please: consider volunteering! Drivers Needed
Interested in Church Membership?
A new orientation will begin on July 22 at 11:15 a.m. Please speak with the clergy or register with the
church office.
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The Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church
The Michigan Conference, officially being founded on January 1, 2019, is the new organization
formed from the Detroit Annual Conference and the West Michigan Annual Conference. The
Michigan Conference represents more than 840 local churches and over 130,000 members
throughout Michigan. The mission of the conference is to, "Create Disciples of Jesus Christ for
the Transformation of the World" and will be achieved by equipping the local church with Christ Centered
Mission and Ministry, Bold and Effective Leaders, and Vibrant Congregations.
United Methodist Church Policy on Human Sexuality
Our denomination sets policy at a General Conference, normally every four years. A special General
Conference has been called for February 23-26, 2019, in St. Louis, MO, to address questions about the
church and human sexuality.
Each congregation sends members to annual conference. Each annual conference elects General
Conference delegates. The number of delegates is based on the number of church members in each
conference. There will be 864 delegates at the special General Conference in St. Louis, representing annual
conferences from around the world.
At the 2016 General Conference, the delegates could not agree on related legislation, so they asked the
Council of Bishops to recommend a way forward. The bishops formed The Commission on the Way Forward,
a group with diverse views, to pray together, study options together, and make a recommendation to the
Council of Bishops. They asked the church to be in prayer as we navigate this issue that is so often divisive.
The Commission on the Way Forward recommended a plan called The One Church Plan. It would leave
questions of LGBTQ clergy up to annual conferences and same-gender marriage up to local churches.
In May, 2018, a majority of United Methodist bishops endorsed the One Church Plan. That endorsement
does not change church policy. It does not become denominational policy unless approved by vote of the
General Conference.
In May and June, 2018, some annual conferences voted on related resolutions. These annual conference
resolutions are also nonbinding. They express the majority opinion of a particular annual conference, but they
don’t change church law. Some annual conferences endorsed The One Church Plan. Others called for
stronger enforcement of the denomination’s current prohibitions against same-gender weddings and “self-
avowed practicing” gay clergy.
From July, 2018, until February, 2019, there will be opportunities for prayer and discussion around these
policy decisions. Our bishop will host information and discussion forums, and in the fall of 2018, I plan to offer
similar opportunities for our congregation.
In February, 2019, decisions about the denomination’s policy will be made by vote of the 864 lay and clergy
delegates at the Special General Conference in St. Louis.
- Pastor Doug
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Stephen Ministry
Are You Stressed? Discouraged? Feeling Down?
You don’t have to go through difficult times alone. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to
provide you with confidential, one-to-one, Christian care and support to help you get
through a tough time. So don’t keep it all inside and struggle alone. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care.
To find out more about Stephen Ministry, talk with one of the Stephen Leaders: Linda Fraser 248-685-9308
or Pat Loder 248-396-4391
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Shawls and throws are made with love and prayers and are available to whoever needs one. If you
or someone you know would benefit from being wrapped and/or covered in prayer and reminded of
God's unfailing love, please let me know. Thank you! Sally Schiemann 248-408-1532.
Stitching for Others
Beautiful prayer quilts are made by this wonderful fellowship group. The group meets on
Wednesdays from 10am to 4pm. All are invited to come and help. There is a job for everyone! No
experience necessary. Needed: knitters, crocheters, sewers, cutters, ironers, etc. For more
information call Thesia Wolf, 248-310-8798
Africa University Latest News
AU, our United Methodist university in Zimbabwe, thanked us for giving 100% of our apportioned share
toward the support of their mission in 2017.
A graduate of AU is now the leader of The United Methodist Church in Burundi. The east Africa nation has
been highly divided, and so was the church, with two leaders of opposing factions. A reconciliation team has
worked with the two factions, and both sides have affirmed the newly elected leader, Rev. Jean Ntahoturi.
We pray the uniting of the church may be part of the healing of the nation.
The Baltimore Washington Conference recently raised $330,000 for Africa University to begin a sports
complex on the AU campus, starting with an outdoor swimming pool. Construction began in March, 2018.
Retirement of Our Missionaries
For many years Milford United Methodist Church has supported the missionary efforts of Ut Van and Karen
Vo To, who served in Vietnam, and Daniel and Rachel Gabler who served in Africa. After many years of
serving as missionaries both couples have decided to retire at this time. Both couples have served with love
and compassion giving of their time and talent.
Over the years they have visited us here at MUMC and shared their stories, their trials and their triumphs.
We join with the many other churches that supported their efforts, and wish them the best in their new
“civilian” life and God’s continued blessings.
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Join us for our Saturday Service
Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month for our monthly Saturday Worship Service. Invite friends, family, neighbors! The service, lead by Pastor Doug, is contemporary and casual. It is held in Fellowship Hall or other relaxed settings. On July 21,
Pastor Doug will introduce “Way of Life,” a study based upon Brian D. McLaren’s book, “The Great Spiritual Migration.” Participant books are available from the church office for a suggested donation of $10.
Mission Opportunities (call contact persons for more information)
UMCOR Early Responders Training: Contact Emil Tonello 248-770-9103 Training for disaster relief workers.
Meet Up and Eat Up: June13 thru August 31 Contact Katy Weeks at 248-624-2337 Summer program serving lunch to Children at Commerce Meadows Mobile Home Park Monday thru Friday.
Cass Community Service Lunch: Saturday, Contact Carla Gorton 248-563-0819 October 13, 9am to 1pm Serving lunch to the Homeless.
Deliver Meals on Wheels: Ongoing Contact Dave Ebert at 248-684-1151 Every 5 weeks MUMC provides drivers for Meals on Wheels program.
July 21
Second Sunday Family and Friends Activities
The Children’s Ministry Team has planned a schedule of fun for you! Most activities
are right after the 10am Sunday worship service. We hope you will bring your
family, friends and neighbors to join us!
July 8 - Mini Golf at Holden’s*
*Alternate plans will be made in case of inclement weather.
To Register or Ask Questions about the Family and Friends Activities,
please contact Kecia McKane, 248-396-0384.
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Contact John Heidt:
Cell Phone: 586.747.3802 or by email at Jheidt@ssoe.com
Hartland Glen is located at 12400 Highland Road, Hartland Michigan
48353. Visit Hartlandglen.com for more info.
MUMC ASP
Golf Outing
Come out and support ASP while enjoying fellowship and
golf at Hartland Glen. This wonderful 4 person Scramble is
open to any and all Golfers. There will be great prizes, food
and drinks all day so make sure you sign up quickly before
all spots are filled!
18 holes of Scramble golf $55 (Includes a $20 donation to
ASP)
Outing Date: Saturday July 14th 2018
Time: Shotgun start at 9 AM. Please show up a half hour
early to check in.
Hotdog, chips at the turn and Burgers after!
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United Methodist Women
July Schedule
July 29– UMW members serve as Ushers & Greeters
Upcoming Men's Club Activities
Men's Club Meeting and Social Hour at 8:00 am on the 2nd Saturday of most months of the year. We’d love to have you join us!
July 7 Sat Men's BBQ at MUMC
July 14 Sat Golf Outing See Men's Activity Board for further information
Aug 5 Sun Church Picnic
Aug 10-12 Fri-Sun Church Lemonade/Roasted Corn Stand at Milford Memories
Sept 23 Sun Men’s Ministry Sunday
Now Open!
Summer Camp Registration
visit:
www.milfordfriends.com
United Methodist Women Rummage Sale
A B I G thank you to all who helped, in any way, at the United Methodist Women’s Rummage Sale in May. There was a great selection of items for the shoppers and we still had plenty remaining to have Purple Heart and Right to Life pick up. Thanks for all the fantastic help setting up, packing, tearing down and putting everything back to normal for Sunday. At this time, the grand total received is $2,938.05. Ten percent of that is given back to the church. The remaining is given to the many missions that the UMW support locally and worldwide. Blessings to you all.
Linda Sturgeon
A Thank YOU Note for “The Church Has Left the Building”
(A special day of outreach we gave on Sunday, May 20)
“Dear MUMC:
The Oak Grove Cemetery Fund of Milford thanks you for all the planting of the flowers!” - Thesia Wolf
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Carl’s Trivia and Nostalgia, July 2018 (Answers at bottom of page)
1. What song do we identify with New Year’s Eve?
2. A tapir is a candle, a type of dancer, or an animal?
3. How does a deck hand say, “Yes.”
4. What is sweetened chicle?
5. Who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 2016?
6. What is the most common hobby for dogs?
7. Note on a Door: Out to lunch; if not back by 5:00. Out to dinner also.
8. Marco Polo Airport is located in which city?
9. Which is colder, the North Pole or the South Pole?
Who What When Where Why by Carl Hawkinson
(This month about Carl himself!)
Who: I was the only child born to my parents, and I was a spoiled brat. I love being a member of MUMC. I
have 5 kids, 10 grandkids, and one Great due in July! On July 10, Carol and I will celebrate our 25th wedding
anniversary.
What: was my favorite 50’s, 60’s tune? Hound Dog. Favorite car: ’57 Chevy.
When: I was born in Detroit in 1942 at Mt. Carmel Hospital.
Where: I grew up in Detroit at Collingwood and 12th. I worked at Chrysler, Downtown Hudson’s, Massey
Ferguson, Suburban Honda, was a radio deejay and a regular deejay for 29 years. When I was 16, I was on
TV channel 7, on seven episodes of a program called Youth Bureau, about teenagers getting into trouble. I
re-enacted cases, and some people thought I was a troubled youth, but I was only acting!
Why: To have fun, I used to drag race on Woodward, then go over to Edgewater Park. For more fun I’d go
over to Boblo Park in Canada.
VCI Prayer Team
Thank you to those who are serving on the VCI Prayer
Team: Captain Barb Harris, JoeAnn Pliska and Sue
Shove. Let us all be partners with them in praying for
our church and our readiness for the future God has for
us, and a readiness to live into fresh ways of loving God
and neighbor… a readiness to change in order to fulfill
God’s call upon us.
Visitation Ministry
A new Visitation Ministry is being started within the
church. We will need help from the congregation to
make us aware of people who would benefit from
visits. You may reach me by phone or text at 248-
431-0040 or by email at donandjoan@aol.com.
- Joan Wilson
Answers to Trivia (above) 1. Auld Lang Syne 2. Animal 3. Aye 4. Chewing Gum 5. Bob Dylan 6. Collecting fleas
8. Venice, Italy 9. South Pole
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Members in College: Lane Andrews, David Bonhard, Alexandra Craig, Mitchell Craig, Audrey Fisher, Katie Loder, Grant Marquart, Cole McKane, Breanna Miller, Luke Olari, Katja Olari, Marshall Rittenger, Jessica Rockwell, Mike Rockwell, Audrey Shoberg, Brendan Shove, Dana Shove, Ieasha Shufflebarger, Kayla Shufflebarger, Nathan Smith, Sarah Smith, Ben Weeks, Evelyn Rose Whitlock, and Lauren Whitlock. Other church members in postsecondary
education? Please notify the church office.
New Prayers: Mike Bassett, Formation of Community Groups (small groups for study and
fellowship) and new Ministry Teams in the church.
Continuing Prayers: Julie Griffith, Patty Harvey, Lois Heer, Margaret Leibler, Nancy London,
Ross & Cathy Rhue, Karen Slevoski, Saturday Church, Rebecca Uribe, New Sawtrol UMC
(sister church, Liberia)
Prayer Quilt: When a prayer quilt is displayed in the sanctuary, please take a moment to tie a
knot and pray for the recipient.
**Newsletter Deadline**
The Deadline for the August newsletter is July 15th
Those in the Military: Capt. Johnathon Seeley, USMC, Middle East; Lt. Col. Eric Harris, Japan; Lt. Col. Andy Apsey, Air Force. Others deployed? Please notify the church office. Thank you all for your service!!
From Cass Community Social Services:
Tiny Homes Progressive
The Tiny Homes Community will once again host a progressive tour as they show off the 6 newest
homes before residents move in.
Tours will take place August 30th and 31st and September 1st and 2nd. The cost is $75.00 per individual. A second person can be included on the same ticket for an additional $25. The fee
includes a progressive meal featuring Cass Catering chef Matt Prentice, one of Cass Community Publishing House's 4 available titles including Tiny Homes in a Big City by Rev. Faith Fowler, and a
donation to the Tiny Homes project. To reserve your time, please visit our website www.casscommunity.org.
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July 2018 Sermon Themes and Worship Features
July 1 ASP Sunday/Holy Communion Youth Mission Team reports on their mission to the Appalachia Area July 8 Hymn Sing (Pick a Favorite) Matthew 9:37,38 Found People Find People Faith Interview: Jessica Harris July 15 Servant Leader Recognition John 4:23,24 Worship is a Lifestyle July 22 VBS Kickoff/Octogenarian Celebration Luke 10:38-42 Way of Life July 29 Vacation Bible School Celebration Rolling River Rampage: Experience the Ride of a Lifetime with God
Kelley’s Korner
Envy…not a fruit of the Spirit and certainly not good for my soul.
I must confess that I am feeling just a tinge envious as I write this article.
My husband just informed me that he may be travelling to Australia two different times over the next year in addition to a trip to Singapore.
Visiting Australia is on my bucket list and has been since the Crocodile Dundee movies came out way back when…
I am excited for him as this is a definite continuation of a project he is working on for Jaguar/Land Rover and means they like what he is doing on this project and as a small business owner, that is meaningful.
So, just pray for my soul….ok? And that maybe I can join him on one of those trips….
Thanks! You all are the BEST!
Happy Summer!
Kelley
JULY 1 Greeter: Linda Lutz Ushers: Julius Glinter, John Robinson, Al Worrell, Linda Fraser Liturgist: ASP Counters: Juanita Rogers Children’s Church: Katie Thompson JULY 8 Greeter: Ray Michaels Ushers: Doug Radeka, Ray Michaels, Jeff
Motschenbacher, Chris Smith
Liturgist: Gary Herwick Counters: Scott & Vicki Smith Children’s Church: Katie Thompson JULY 15 Greeter: Lance Oberg Ushers: Roger Clemens, Lance Oberg, Ron Opfer, Carla Gorton Liturgist: Barb Harris Counters: TBD Children’s Church: Brian & Heather Stevens JULY 22 Greeter: Al Worrell Ushers: Jan/Bob, Regina Olari, Carl Hawkinson Liturgist: Lance Oberg Counters: Bette Knedgen & Deb Bonnewell Children’s Church: Barb Harris JULY 29 Greeters: UMW Ushers: UMW Liturgist: Judy Culbertson Counters: TBD Children’s Church: Regina Olari
Noisy Offering: Cass Community Support Fellowship Hour Hosts: CMT/Funeral Dinner
Ministers– All members of the church
Pastor– Rev. Douglas J. McMunn
Deacon- Rev. Sherry Foster
Worship Leader/Music Director- __________
Nursery Care Director– Audine Morris
Friends Preschool Director-Robin Fletcher
Office Manager-Kelley Cerny
Custodian-Margie Butson
Maintenance-Tim Bonnewell