Chimes Newsletter

CLARKSTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

CHIMES

Date Mailed: 9/28/15

Core Values:

Committed to Christ Worship That Makes a Difference Making Disciples

Biblical Hospitality Transformational Mission

Trunk or Treat Weekend at CUMC: Oct. 24-25th Join us for the whole weekend on October 24-25 for our Trunk or Treat activities. Begin on Saturday, Oct. 24th at 9am with The Emily Schmidt Memorial Trunk or Treat Trot which offers a 5k run/walk, as well as a 1 mile family fun run/walk. Add a little more fun to this event by running or walking in a costume! All proceeds will be donated to our middle and high school Mission Trips 2016 in memory of Emily Schmidt. Sponsor. Volunteer. Participate. Donate (water, Gatorade, cookies, muffins). Register at Active.com or by submitting a registration form (available in the office and on CUMC’s website) to CUMC, attention Annette Siminski.

Come back on Sunday evening at 5pm for Trunk or Treat held in our church parking lot. Kids dress in their favorite costume and trick or treat from car trunk to car trunk. Please stay for a grilled hotdog cookout. All is free. If you would like to decorate your car trunk and pass out candy for Trunk or Treat, email us at [email protected]. We NEED YOUR CARS!

October Issue

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FROM PASTOR RICK

“Vitally Connecting” The Church is intended to be a community where creating opportunities for people to connect with each other is one of its primary missions. As believers and followers of Christ we are invited to share deep meaningful relationships with others on the path of Christ. We know that because that is what Jesus Christ did. Jesus valued people. He wanted to form friendships with them and help them form community with each other. He knew that we were created to be a holy community with each other. He came into the world to create a new community he called the Kingdom of God. In this Kingdom, people are brought together to live in ways different than the rest of the world. Forgiveness, mercy, compassion and joy are only a few of the characteristics distinctive of the Kingdom of God. People in the Kingdom of God are to treat each other as Jesus taught us all how to live. A distinctive characteristic the communities of Jesus manifests is they are never closed. In fact, they’re always seeking and welcoming others to join the community with them. Even more shockingly, instead of making newcomers conform to the behaviors of the existing community, they are willing to adapt and change as others bring in new experiences of God and holy living. Perhaps the most distinctive characteristic of this Kingdom living is the prominence of God. In the communities Jesus created and creates, God is known. The communities Jesus creates have an intimate ongoing relationship with God. Some in the community have been close to God for years and others are just beginning their relationship. But all are honored as equals and everyone is called to live with expectation and trust in the presence of God in all areas of life. Over the next four weeks, we will identify distinctive characteristics of a community that is connecting people to people and connecting people to God. It is my deepest prayer that you will find your place in this community and grow with others in your faith. I also pray we will find ways to create new spaces and intentionally welcome others who will be blessed by their connection and be a blessing to the connection. I encourage you to take time to study and pray the scriptures used in this study. I hope that you’ll engage in lively conversation with others about what this teaching means for you and your connection in the family of faith. I pray God will allow the seeds planted and ideas stirred by this study to serve as a foundation for long-term connection with each other and with God who is committed to us for eternity. To God be the glory. Pastor Rick October 4 Message: My Place, Our Place Matthew 20: 1-16 October 11 Message: Hello and Goodbye Acts 2: 43-47 October 18 Message: TBD Matthew 9: 10-13 October 25 Message: What can I bring? John 6: 1-14

Notes from Pastor Kyle Let the chaos of life begin. As I sit in the office writing this article I am reflecting on how many changes can happen in a matter of moments. It seems just like yesterday that I was moving here; not knowing what will be happening or what to expect. I remember feeling anxious at starting at such a strong church, hoping that I would succeed in this appointment. It is still too early to tell, but the anxiety has gone and has been replaced with excitement and enthusiasm. I know I am not alone in the changes that have begun already. The church is moving forward on new ministries while still being firmly rooted in the traditions we hold near and dear to our hearts. I understand that many of our lives have now gotten busier with schools having classes again, people returning to work, and extracurricular activities filling up our calendars. It can almost seem daunting how much we have to do. We simply wish there was more time in the day…or at least a stronger cup of coffee in our hand. However, as we continue on with the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, I

am reminded of a simpler time…pre-school. I remember despite all the things we

did, no matter what we eventually got the glorious nap time. Nap time was that

moment that no matter how exhausted we were from learning letters and shapes,

overwhelmed by color and sound, we could lay down and relax. Now as adults,

youth, and children, nap time seems but a distant memory. But I encourage you to

seek out a sacred time in your day. 5 mins, 10 mins, 1 hour, whatever the case

may be, and take that time to just breathe and recharge. Fill it with prayer,

reconnecting with God and self, or simply just closing your eyes. Our lives get so

chaotic that we forget to take time to just be ourselves and be with God. So go find

that worn out blanket, curl up on the floor and enjoy a nap…you deserve it!

FAMILY MINISTRY - CHILDREN

The Emily Schmidt Memorial Trunk or Treat Trot is October 24th at 9am and will offer a 5k run/walk, as well as a 1 mile family fun run. Add a little more fun to this event by running or walking in a costume! Proceeds will be donated to our high school and middle school mission trips in 2016 in memory of Emily Schmidt. Sponsor, volunteer, or donate water, Gatorade, cookies, muffins. To participate, register on line at Active.com or by submitting a registration form (available in the office and on CUMC’s website) to CUMC, attention Annette Siminski.

Trunk or Treat will be held in our church parking lot Sunday, October 25th at 5pm! Dress in your favorite costume and trick or treat from car trunk to car trunk. Stay for grilled hotdogs, chips and drinks too.

Trunk or Treat Cars needed! If you would like to decorate your car trunk and pass out candy for Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 25that 5pm, email Annette at

[email protected]. We need you parked and ready to roll by 4:30pm.

World Communion Sunday is October 4th. Each month, our Sunday school children have the opportunity to take communion during worship with their Sunday school class and parents during adult worship. The first opportunity for the kids to take communion with their class is on World Communion Sunday, Oct. 4th. If you do not want your child to take communion, simply indicate so on your registration form.

Bible Reading Challenge is on! The reading challenge has begun for all children 3rd grade and up. You have until June 12th to complete this challenge. Those who complete the challenge will attend a huge party to celebrate. Assignments were emailed in September. If you did not receive the email, please contact Annette Siminski.

Sunday School Registration forms are due. Please complete all registration and volunteer forms and return to the church ASAP. We must have these forms before you may leave your children in any Sunday school program. Thank you!

Looking ahead . . . Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and Family Mission Night is Friday, November 13th at 6m. Please join us for dinner in Fellowship Hall at 6pm to say “thank you” to all of our children, youth and family volunteers for their dedication and commitment to the children and youth of this church. Stay for Family Mission Night too! More details to come. Please RSVP for dinner to Annette at [email protected].



FAMILY MINISTRY - FUEL (MS YOUTH)

REGISTRATION- Registration forms for both Youth Breakfast Club and Sunday Night FUEL Youth group are due! Please bring in all registration forms, youth info forms and volunteer forms ASAP. Youth Breakfast Club YBC at 9 & 11am!---We have had a great start to our Youth Breakfast Club this year! All 7th through 12th graders are invited to join us every Sunday for a lite breakfast and a great discussion in the Youth Lounge. Adult leaders will lead our youth in reading the scripture for that day, praying for our congregation and watching the pastor’s sermon together, as it is streamed live into the classroom. Following the sermon, the leaders will guide our youth in discussion questions our pastors have provided related to the sermon that day. This is a great time for our youth to take part in the sermon while connecting with others in their peer group. Sunday Night Youth Group FUEL topics for October: Oct 4- Field trip to The Power Company Kids Club in Pontiac to Volunteer Oct 9-11: Fuel Fall Retreat to Camp Copneconic Oct 11-No FUEL youth group in the evening Oct 18-Super Zero Men Murder Mystery Oct 25—Food Pantry scavenger hunt in neighborhood Emily Schmidt Memorial TRUNK OR TREAT TROT: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH 9AM The Clarkston United Methodist Church is hosting its annual “Trunk or Treat Trot” 5K Walk/Run in memory of Emily Schmidt. Of course, we will have a 1 Mile Fun Run too. This will be our main fund raiser for our FUEL and High School Mission Trip this year. We are hoping to have as many middle schooler and parent volunteers or participants in this event as possible. Please contact Annette Siminski or Michele Ettinger to volunteer. To register for the race you can go to Active.com or drop off or mail the registration in to CUMC, 6600 Waldon Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346, Attn: Annette Siminski. TRUNK OR TREAT: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25TH 5-6PM Please come join us on Sunday October 25th 5-6pm to welcome our community to trunk or treat in our parking lot. Sign up to decorate your car and pass out candy to all the little goblins that stop by… Hotdogs, cider and doughnuts will be served! Contact Annette Siminski or Michele Ettinger if you are able to decorate your car and help out at the event!!

FAMILY MINISTRY - HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

High School Youth is off to a wonderful start. Big things are planned for this fall, so all high schoolers are encouraged to attend. Faith, fellowship, and fun are what guide this group this year. In the coming months there will be new activities, as well as some returning long-time favorites. So come stop by on Sunday evenings to see what youth group is all about, and bring a friend! If you have any questions, or are wondering how to get your youth involved feel free to contact Pastor Kyle. Upcoming High School Youth Activities: High School Youth Group meets on Sunday Nights 6-7:30 in the Fellowship Hall, unless otherwise noted · Sunday, October 4- Relationships Part I (Girls and Guys meet separately) · Saturday, October 10-Sunday, October 11- Youth Retreat at the church · Sunday, October 18- Relationships Part 2 · Sunday, October 25– Fun and Fellowship Confirmation · Sunday, October 4, 11am-1pm. Confirmands and Journey Companions will meet and get to know each other over lunch and activities.

Building committee We are in the process of finalizing the revised Detailed Design effort with our architect. We look forward to sharing these updates with the congregation through a series of Town Hall Follow-Ups. Please refer to the following dates below for an overview on the plans, timeline, budget, and approval processes in our Ministry Expansion.

Date Time Location Sunday, October 18 10:15- 10:45AM Library Sunday, October 18 Noon-12:45 Library Sunday, October 18 6-6:30PM Parlor Sunday, October 25 10:15- 10:45AM Library Sunday, October 25 Noon-12:45 Library Tuesday, October 27 6:00-6:45PM Parlor Sunday, November 1 10:15- 10:45AM Library Sunday, November 1 Noon-12:45 Library We continue to be grateful for your prayers & support throughout this process. Thank you!

LAY LEADER REFLECTIONS

October 2015

Mom and . . . STUFF There are times when I feel overwhelmed by “stuff”, material stuff. As I continue to ponder the charge of God in Genesis to care for the earth and learn how I can do that effectively, I know I need to seriously educate myself on the issues. Limiting my amount of “stuff “can be a great start. The word “stuff” took on new meaning when my mother was moving from her home of 40 years to a small independent living apartment. She did not have much, but it was enough “stuff “to make me vow that our children would not be doing this when we reached that point. Her legacy of things-aren’t-important has been meaningful to my siblings and myself throughout our lives. Even when I lost her wedding rings a few hours following her death, we consoled each other with her mantra – it’s OK. She was still teaching us to live simply and understand our values. It was God’s message. I have noticed that quantity of “stuff”can be a problem – so, when is enough enough? I cringe when I wonder what Jesus would say about my stuff. The thought of that and my beloved mother impel me to continue assessing as we acquire and to “sort and pare”, a phrase I used to encourage Mom in later years. To me, it was brilliant strategy – sort through your things, pare them down. Just do it. Ha! Emotional attachment to possessions makes parting difficult. Adam Hamilton says, “ . . . memories are locked into stuff instead of our hearts and minds.” What value do you place on a possession? Is it sentimental, a status symbol, a joy to behold, a necessity, simply fun? God wants me to enjoy life so, surely, it’s OK if I have a have a stack of books, some tech toys, a bunch of tools, lovely dishes, pieces of serious art, a drawer of earrings, a closet of shoes. In all honesty, focus is the issue. Thinking about things pulls me away from God and relationships; growing closer to God means less focus on things and more on people. Jesus sure did not need much “stuff”. He needed only a place to lay his head, a quiet place to pray, friends, sustenance, sandals and a robe. Yes, it was a different world, but He still is my guide as I seek simplicity in these complex days. Brenda DuPree Lay Leader Compelling reading: Shopping by Michelle Gonzales (in UMW library, hallway)

MUSIC FOR ALL!

Our choirs are growing, come and be a part of the FUN! If you or your child would like to get involved, there is still room in all groups. No previous experience is required, there is always space for you! Contact the leader of the group you are interested in for more information. They would love to talk with you! Cherub Choir- 4 years- 1st Grade Wesley Choir- 2nd –5th Grade Angelus Bells- 2nd-5th Grade, Beginners Sign Choir- 2nd Grade and up Celebration Ringers- Youth & Intermediate Ringers Youth Choir- 6th-12th Grade Jubilation Ringers- Adults Chancel Choir- Adults Women's Choir- Ladies only! Men's Choir- Just for the guys! Our team of leaders are: Karen Girard, Cherub Choir—[email protected] Judy Mellen, Handbell Choirs—[email protected] Mary Gladstone-Highland, Sign Choir—[email protected] Angie Scheu, Wesley and Youth Choirs—[email protected] Kim Bishop, Adult Vocal Choirs—[email protected] Leslie Wills, accompanist- [email protected]

"The Youth Choir would like to thank the United Methodist Women for their financial support of our retreat to Lake Louise. THANK YOU!!!







RINGING BELLS MAKES KIDS SMARTER (AND NICER TOO) Studying an instrument is an important part of children’s physical, social, and religious development. As children learn music, especially an instrument that requires both hands like handbells, they see multiple benefits. Using both hands as they ring helps develop better fine and gross motor skills. Learning to play an instrument has also been proven to open new pathways in their brains. These improvements in how the brain develops allow the brain to work harder and can also improve spatial-temporal tasks, like putting together puzzles, playing with blocks or Legos, problem solving and painting. Studying music from an early age has proven to be beneficial in almost every aspect of a child’s life. Learning to read and understand music and its underlying theory facilitates learning of many other subjects. Through choir participation, children learn discipline, learn a skill, become part of a community, manage performance and the related anxiety, and learn interpersonal skills like cooperation, sharing, and compromise. It gives children the opportunity to serve others instead of being served. It also opens them up to increased leadership opportunities, these opportunities will stay with them as they grow into adulthood and become fully incorporated members of the church and community.

We have room in all our handbell and vocal choirs for all children and youth, whether they are music readers or not.

MISSIONS

PET - On Wednesday, Oct. 7, we will be carpooling to Ed Noll's workshop near Hadley to fabricate and assemble parts for the PET vehicles. We will meet at the church at 8:15, and be back by about 12:30. You should wear clothing appropriate for the weather that would not be ruined by a little paint. Bring your favorite work gloves. Please let me know by e-mail or phone if you can help with this activity. Thanks,God Bless Dave Kauffman [email protected] cell: 248-425-3132 Website: www.petmieastmi.org

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MISSIONS (CONTINUED) 2016 Mission in Action Days: October 4th: Hands4Detroit November 14th: Sleeping Bags for the Homeless December: Salvation Army Bell Ringers, Christmas Connection Dec 20th April 2nd: Spring Break Lunch Program May 14th: Relay for Life June 4th: Taking it to the Streets Sign-up for events on the mission bulletin board or at www.clarkstonumc.org

Getting Ahead This summer we offered Getting Ahead, a 16-week program that helps individuals living in poverty build better futures for their families. The program was an enormous success thanks to the care and support of the CUMC congregation. Thank you to all the groups and individuals who brought dinner, donated food, provided childcare, volunteered to co-lead the class, and participated in the Getting Ahead graduation! 10 individuals participated and 6 graduated. The group became very close and plans to continue to work together on issues that face those living in poverty in our community. We plan to offer Getting Ahead annually with the next class beginning in April 2016.

Emergency Assistance Where does the Pastor’s Emergency Fund money go? This is a question that you might be wondering. The Clarkston UMC Emergency Fund helps us to reach out to those in need in our community and provide them with the support needed to keep them in their homes with their utilities running. This means that children can go to school and parents can go to work knowing they have a safe warm home to come back to. Who can receive assistance? Anyone with an eviction or shut-off notice How much money do we offer? We help each household with up to $300 per year and refer the individual to other churches/agencies that can help if needed. Process:

We receive referrals from Lighthouse of Oakland County, Love INC., and or other churches in Clarkston.

We meet with the individuals in need of assistance, have them fill out a form and make copies of their eviction or shut-off notice and their driver’s license.

If they have other questions about our church or outreach programs we offer Ie: Food Pantry or Getting Ahead, we give them information on those resources.

In 2014 through your generous donations Clarkston UMC helped 120 households 143 times. Thank you for your support of this meaningful ministry!

CUMC WEEKLY SCHEDULE

SUNDAY

9-10am Worship Service 9-10am Sunday School 9-10am Youth Breakfast Club 10-11am Angels in Training 10:15– 10:55 Parlor Class 10:05– 10:55 Parent’s Circle 11-12pm Worship Service 11-12pm Sunday School 11-12pm Youth Breakfast Club 6-7:30pm FUEL and HS Youth Grps 6pm Parents of Teens Group

MONDAY

1:00—2:30pm Knitting from the Heart 4pm– 5:30pm Gentle Yoga 6:00—7:00pm Tai Chi 7pm-8:30pm Bridges out of Poverty (Par) 7:00—9:00pm AA Meeting

TUESDAY

9:30-12pm Caring Hearts Bible Study 10-11:30am Tuesday Bible Study 6:30-8pm Adult Grief Group (Adl Clr)

WEDNESDAY

7:00—8:30am Optimist Club 9:15—11:30am Covenant Group 4-4:30pm Sign Choir 4:30-5:15pm Angelus Bells 5-6pm Prayer Group (Laura’s office) 5-6pm Wed Night Dinner Grp 5:15-6pm Cherub Choir & Wesley Choir 6pm Youth Choir 6:30pm Companion Group 6:45pm Celebration Ringers (starts 9/16) 7:30 Jubilate Bells (Starts 9/9 )

THURSDAY

7:30—9:00am Clarkston Coffee Club 9:15-11:30am Beth Moore 6:30-7:30pm Men’s Bible Study 6:45— 8:30 Divorce Care 7:30—8:30 pm Chancel Choir

Friday 7:00—8:00am Men’s Bible Study 7:00—9:00pm AA Meeting

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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1

2 3pm Private Party

(FH)

3 7pm Barbershop

Quartet (FH)

4 11-12pm

Confirmation Class (YC)

12pm Festival Singers (MR)

12pm Confirmation Lunch (FH)

5 5:30pm Building

Cmt (Rm 201)

6 7-8:30pm Fly

Fishing Fellowship (Brd Rm)

7-8:30pm Thriller Rehearsal (Nar)

7 8am Suzanne Wesley

(Par)

7pm Alethea Rose Mtg. (Par)

7-9pm Starduster Band Rehearsal (Sanc)

8 12-7pm Red Cross Blood

Drive (FH)

9 FUEL Retreat 6pm Wedding

Rehearsal

10

High School Retreat

1pm Wedding

1pm Baby Shower

5pm Parent’s Night Out

11


12Columbus Day 7pm Trustee Mtg

(Brd Rm) Manor Homes Mtg

(FH) 7-8:30pm Thriller

Rehearsal (Nar)

13 7-8:30pm Thriller

Rehearsal (Nar)

14 8:45am Memorial

Cmt ( Par)

7pm CUMC Men’s Mtg. (Adl Clr)

15 6:30pm New

Member Class Session 1 (Par)

7pm Hospitality Mtg. (Adl Clr)

16

17 8am Choir Retreat

(FH)

18 7:30-9am UMM

Breakfast (FH)

3pm High School Youth Rally (OS)


Rehearsal (FH) 7:30pm Ed 1 Mtg.

(Brd Rm)

20 7pm Bible 101 (Brd

Rm) 7pm Book Club(Par)

7pm Prayer 101 (Nar)


21

22 6:30pm New


23

24

9am Trunk or Treat Trot

25 5pm Trunk or Treat

26 6-9am Clarkston

Area Youth Assistance (FH) 10-12pm Food Pantry Pickup

5:30-7pm Food Pantry Pickup

7pm SPRC Mtg (Lib)

27

28

8:30-11:30amUMW Board Mtg (Parlor)

29

7pm Bible 101 (Brd Rm)


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October 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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1

2 3pm Private Party

(FH)

3 7pm Barbershop

Quartet (FH)

4 11-12pm

Confirmation Class (YC)


12pm Confirmation Lunch (FH)

5 5:30pm Building

Cmt (Rm 201)

6 7-8:30pm Fly

Fishing Fellowship (Brd Rm)


7 8am Suzanne Wesley

(Par)

7pm Alethea Rose Mtg. (Par)

7-9pm Starduster Band Rehearsal (Sanc)

8 12-7pm Red Cross Blood

Drive (FH)

9 FUEL Retreat 6pm Wedding

Rehearsal

10

High School Retreat

1pm Wedding

1pm Baby Shower

5pm Parent’s Night Out

11


12Columbus Day 7pm Trustee Mtg

(Brd Rm) Manor Homes Mtg

(FH) 7-8:30pm Thriller

Rehearsal (Nar)


Rehearsal (Nar)

14 8:45am Memorial

Cmt ( Par)

7pm CUMC Men’s Mtg. (Adl Clr)

15 6:30pm New


7pm Hospitality Mtg. (Adl Clr)

16

17 8am Choir Retreat

(FH)

18 7:30-9am UMM

Breakfast (FH)

3pm High School Youth Rally (OS)


Rehearsal (FH) 7:30pm Ed 1 Mtg.

(Brd Rm)

20 7pm Bible 101 (Brd

Rm) 7pm Book Club(Par)



21

22 6:30pm New


23

24

9am Trunk or Treat Trot

25 5pm Trunk or Treat

26 6-9am Clarkston

Area Youth Assistance (FH) 10-12pm Food Pantry Pickup

5:30-7pm Food Pantry Pickup

7pm SPRC Mtg (Lib)

27

28

8:30-11:30amUMW Board Mtg (Parlor)

29

7pm Bible 101 (Brd Rm)


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October 2015

UMW

United Methodist Women Circles

Alethea Rose Circle will meet on Wednesday, October 7th in the Parlor. Rev. Hal Weemhoff will be our guest and share his plans for adult education for the coming year. The Susanna Wesley Circle will meet at 9:15 am on Wednesday October 7 in the church parlor. Pastors Kyle & Hal will introduce themselves and Mary G.H. will speak to us about Bridges Out Of Poverty. Our activity will be packing Halloween treat bags for the Meals On Wheels program. Pantry needs are $5 Kroger cards, family size juice bottles or cans, and or individually wrapped candy for the treat bags. Questions? Call Paula Acton at 248-625-5797. Upcoming Events Crossroads District Annual Meeting & Leadership Development Training – will be held on Saturday, October 10, at Byron First UMC in Byron. Our speaker will be Rev. Faith Green-Timmons, Pastor at Flint Bethel UMC. The topic of her speech is IN SEARCH OF MY SISTER - “A COMMUNITY OF WOMEN.” Check in will begin at 9:00 a.m. with Welcome and Devotions at 9:30 a.m. followed by Leadership Development Training, and lunch. In the afternoon we will have our Worship Service, Communion, and installation of District Officers for 2016. The cost is $12.00 and the deadline for registration is October 5, 2015.

Detroit Conference Celebration and Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 24, at Ferndale First United Methodist Church Speaker will be Rev. Faith Green-Timmons and the topic of her presentation is “TO DEVELOP A CREATIVE, SUPPORTIVE FELLOWSHP.” Cost for Early Registration is $16.00. NOTE: For both the Crossroads District and Detroit Conference Annual Meetings, please call me to register as I would like to register all participants from our Church at the same time.

Recent Happenings

Crossroads District UMW Annual One-Day Mission Trip – We visited the United Methodist Community House and Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids where we toured facilities had lunch at Clark Retirement Community.

For information on the above listed events, please call Suzanne Tinka at (248) 625-3405 or E-mail: [email protected]. Suzanne Tinka President - CUMC United Methodist Women


UMM

CUMC Men's Bible Study Thursday Evening Study, 6:30-7:30pm - Library (Jeff Smolek, Dave Kanous) Friday Morning Study, 7:00am-8:00am - Parlor (Bob Hoff)

OCT 10th (Sat) @ 9AM - SWARTZ CREEK UMC MEN's PRAYER BREAKFAST featuring Jason Hanson former Detroit Lions kicker. Cost is $10. For tickets please call the church @ 1 810-635-4555. Swartz Creek UMC 7400 Miller Rd, Swartz Creek, MI 48473

OCT 14th (Wed) 7:30pm - CUMC MEN's MEETING - Adult Classroom OCT 18th (Sun) 7:30am - CUMC MEN's BREAKFAST - Fellowship

Hall . We will honor John Merz, Tom Bullen, Gary Hanna, & Dave Couture as the Men in Honor of Faith for Oct 2015. Volunteers are appreciated to help out the kitchen. Call Jay Bleim 248 625-0875 or reply to [email protected]

OCT 24th (Sat) 6pm - CrossRoads District Men's Annual Dinner/Meeting @ Flint HOPE UMC 6:00pm - Primary purpose is to approve the Budget & Elect Officers for 2016.

2015 CUMC SLEEPING BAGS FOR THE HOMELESS (SBFTH) MINISTRY Sunday Oct 4th thru Nov 8th please consider donating New or Gently Used SLEEPING BAGS for the Homeless - Sleeping Bags can be dropped off at the church narthex (see "Hank and Sally"). Our goal is to hand out 100 sleeping bags to the homeless this year and now is a good time to get the off season bargains. Also, we will be collecting Winter Coats (Adult and kid size), Boots, Socks, Hats and McDonald Gift Cards. One of the great ideas to consider is to fill the winter coat pockets with pocket size Kleenex, chap stick, small hand cream and a pocket sized bible. Can't shop? Then please consider making a monetary love donation and Joyce Bleim will do the shopping for you! Please make checks payable to CUMC with Sleeping Bags in the Memo line.

SAVE THE DATE!!! Saturday Nov 14th, the CUMC SBFTH Delivery Team will deliver all of these precious donated items to Father Blasko's North

End Soup Kitchen in Flint. 735 E. Stewart Ave. Flint, MI. 48501.

CLARKSTON


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Blood Drive CUMC , Fellowship Hall: Thursday, October 8th, 1:00PM to 6:45PM. To schedule an appointment please call Phyllis Choops @ 248-623-9425 or to www.redcrossblood.org.

Gentle Yoga continues each Monday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm in the parlor with emphasis on flexibility, stretching and balance. Instructor is Steve Guth, drop in rate $10 per week. Please bring a mat or beach towel. For more information contact Mary O'Rourke at [email protected] or at 248-620-9492.

Alternative Christmas Gift Fair The 2015 ACGF is on its way! Save the dates of December 5 and 6, Saturday and Sunday! You will find amazing opportunities to purchase fair trade goods made by artisans and to donate to mission agencies. Enjoy lunch at our Café and choose homemade unique Christmas cookies by the pound from the UMW! Visa and Mastercard are welcome. Watch for notices to volunteer!

CUMC Book Club – All readers welcome! Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Parlor at 7pm. If you like to read interesting books and discuss them come join us. This is a Great group of people - invite other readers to get new perspectives October 20th: We are discussing Harper Lee's Go Set A Watchman. Question: Is this a sequel to Mockingbird or a rough draft that had to be rewritten? Sherry Suggs will lead. November 17: we will discuss Me Before You by Jo Jo Moyes. The novel brings together two unlikely people and asks the question "what do you do when making a person happy means breaking you heart" January: book is At Waters Edge by Sarah Gruenberg

Attention Parents of College-Age Students: The Beyond High School Committee is looking for the college addresses of your students. Please email their address to Renee Weaver-Wright at [email protected]. Thank you!

Prayer Shawl Ministry: The Monday Knitters have many prayer shawls to give away to members and friends of CUMC! Look for our display of a variety of shawls knit with love and prayers for people who need to feel a tangible gift of God’s love

and presence. You may select a shawl, record your selection in a notebook and give the shawl away. Display will be located near the parlor. See Deacon Laura for more information.

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Parents of teens in youth and fuel youth groups are meeting on Sunday in the library at 6pm. Come see what we are about and what we are planning for this year. Hosted by Bill and Rebecca Clemens. Questions email us at [email protected] or call 248-342-0373.

50 and OVER 50 and OVER is a vibrant group that enjoys the fun and fellowship of monthly mid-day social gatherings. We meet for potluck lunches, programs and field trips. You are enthusiastically welcomed and encouraged to attend any time! We usually meet on the third Friday of the month. Watch the Bulletin, Chimes and Bulletin Board for detailed information, sign up on the Bulletin Board to attend and, also, if you would like to help by hosting. Contact for questions: Lou and Brenda DuPree, [email protected], 248-625-5141. October 23, Friday, Noon, Parlor Our guest speaker will be Cara Catallo, author and Clarkston native, who will relate the fascinating history of our town about which she wrote in her book that was released in June: Images of America: Clarkston. HOSTS needed, please contact DuPrees. November 19, Thursday, 9am Tour James Lewis will be our host at Riley Broadcast in Wixom for a tour of the PBS Channel 56 Studio and a taping of a live show, MiWeek. We will leave at 8am from the church and do lunch afterwards, TBD. December 20, Sunday, 3pm Concert Orchestra Hall in Detroit will be our destination, as we will again attend the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Home for the Holidays Pop Concert, carpooling from the church at 1:15pm and dining afterwards at TGIF’s on Squirrel Road on our return. Thriller Dance returns and we are looking for new zombies! We are continuing our tradition of dancing to “Thriller” with our small zombie troupe at our Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, Oct 25th. You do not have to be a talented dancer to be part of this group—just have a good sense of humor. All ages are welcome as long as they can (sort of) memorize the dance. We have 3 scheduled practices:

Monday, Oct 5, 7-8:30pm (Narthex)

Monday, Oct 12, 7-8:30pm (Narthex)

Monday, Oct 19, 7-8:30pm (Youth Lounge)

If you are interested please email Cheryl Kelly at [email protected] and we can send you the video to check out. Come on, what do you have to lose?

ADULT EDUCATION

Book Study The DuPree-Degen Bible Study Group will hold a 6-week study of the book Revival by Adam Hamilton from October 5 – November 9. Contact Brenda and Lou DuPree, [email protected], 248-625-5141, by October 1 if you would like to attend.

Fall Clergy Classes New classes this fall; Intro to the Bible, taught by Rev. Rick Dake and Intro to Prayer led by Rev. Hal Weemhoff. These introductory courses are single session courses and will be offered twice in October. Participants of these classes will have the opportunity to pick the topics of a follow up four week series in January. If you would like to nudge into these spiritual disciplines and spend some time with one of your pastor’s then join us this October. Intro to the Bible & Intro to Prayer (2 Sessions) October 20, 7pm-8:30pm October 29, 7pm-8:30pm New Educational Opportunities Fly Fishing Fellowship—1st Tuesday of the month, 7-8:30pm (Oct-Mar) Focus on friendship, fly fishing, conversation, spiritual growth and mentoring. All skill levels welcome. Book Review—2nd Tuesday of the month, 7-8:30pm (Oct, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr) October book: Pilgrimage into the Last Third of Life, by Jane Marie Thimbault and Richard Morgan. 2016 Educational Travel Opportunity November 8-16, 2016 Join the group from Clarkston United Methodist Church, including Rev. Weemhoff and Rev. Dake, for a Wesley Tour through England. This is a 9 Day program starting at just $3,148 including international airfare from NY. Journey through England and discover the roots of the early Church and the ministry of John Wesley. Visit London, Oxford, Epworth, the Old Rectory where John Wesley grew up, and much more. Enhance your journey with more days in London or an extension to Ireland! For more information or to register, see Rev. Hal Weemhoff.

THANK YOU

Thank you to all those who helped prepare Chapelview for Lauren and Kyle. It was a great team effort from Millie Ham, Bill, Sandy, William and Mitchell Ballew, Sue & Jim Deevey, Kathy and Ray Waechter, Denis Dunlevy, Cheryl Kelly, Barb Newman, Laura Speiran, Collen Godfrey, Jack McCarrick, Jeremy Dean, Becky and Ken Ermer, Debbie Stout, Debbie and Mark Damico, Ray Winkelman, Kathy Hardy, Mary O’Rourke, Larry Hahn, Sue and Mark Deacon, Brenda and Lou DuPree, Mary Gladstone-Highland. With gratitude, Debbie Bishop, Chair Trustees

Euchre Fellowship – a group of Clarkston UMC members have been playing euchre in fellowship for about four years. Once a month, a family/couple/individual hosts euchre and people who can make the night attend and have a great time playing euchre and getting to know one another. Snacks or h‘orderves are brought by the participants and the hosts provide the beverages. All Clarkston UMC members are invited to attend. Sometimes we take up a collection for the Pastor’s Emergency fund and sometimes we bring articles for the food pantry. It is a great way to get to know your fellow church members and a great night out. The first Euchre Fellowship night will be October 3rd at Bill and Joette Kunses. If you are interested in coming, give them a call at 248 620 2984 or [email protected]

Get helpful tips from Experts Thursday evenings

6:45-8:30 p.m.

Come join us anytime! Childcare available

Held at Clarkston United Methodist Church

6600 Waldon Rd., Clarskton To learn more and register… Call 248-625-1611 or go to

clarkstonumc.org


2015 Mission Possible Fundraiser/Auction

Saturday, Nov. 7th Mark the Date!

Enjoy a really great night of fun, laughter and fellowship. $10.00 ticket in advance (age 12 & up) or $12.00 at door will buy you hors d’oeuvres & dessert, and a silent & live auction that benefits Missions work locally and internationally. Step 1: Donate if you can Do you have a talent or gift that you can donate toward this event? Items like; 4 hours of babysitting, help with spring yard cleanup, cooking a dinner, a weekend at your cottage, a special quilt you made—you get the idea. Fill out a donation form available in the chimes or church office. Drop form into the briefcase located in church office by Nov 1st. Step 2: Buy a ticket—bring a friend and come enjoy a fun night. Tickets on sale at the Crossroads, or church office starting Oct, 18th. Mastercard and Visa are welcome at the auction. Any questions contact Cheryl Kelly in the church office at [email protected] or 248-625-1611. We will be featuring donated items in the showcase so check them out!

2015

MISSION possible I

Choose to accept the mission

New this year—

wear your favorite football team gear

to the auction! Clarkston Wolves,

Lions, Patriots whatever!

2015 Mission Possible Fundraiser/Auction Donation Form

Please fill out form and drop off in the office. I commit to provide to the highest bidder,

the following service or item:

Name: Email Address:

(Examples: 4 hours babysitting, help with spring yard clean up, cook a dinner, clean your house, read a book to you or your child, a weekend at my cottage , dessert for 6 months, Sporting & Theatre tickets, Sports Memorabilia… etc)

My service or item will be ….

Value of item: $ (this will be placed on the bidding sheets)

Minimum bid if needed: $ (If this price is not meet the item will be returned to you)

2015

MISSION possible I

Choose to accept the mission

PRAYER REQUESTS

Prayer List Need prayer? Please use prayer request card in pews, contact Suzanne Tinka for prayer chain

(confidential email group) at 248-625-3405 or email [email protected]. There is a new prayer group on Wednesdays from 5-6 pm to pray over the immediate and ongoing

concerns. All are welcome! Immediate Concerns: Betty Case, Mary Lou Johnson, Lee Kellogg, Amy Martin, Reagan Elizabeth Massey, Rich Sedorchuk, Christopher Taylor, Bud Tischler, Ruby Waddell

In Hospice Care: Jean Koskela, Lila Miller, Jerry Rucker

Please continue to pray for:

Those in need of healing: Judy Abbenhaus, Kathie Adams, Mary Aleksoff, Fred Alexander, Jan Altermatt, Graham Anderson, Lisa Ballinger, Sandy Balone, Blaze Beeson & Family, Debby Berry, Emma Jean Berquist, Rick Brandon, Erica & Trevor Cale, Joan Carr, Vern & Betty Case, Amy Castell, Anne Chen, Linda Clark, Baby Collin, Laura Coomer-Larson, Daniel Corbett, Cameron Corder, Joe “Cus” Cusumano, Dan, Susan Dault, Sarah Decker, Jon Dickey, Carol Doeringer, Ian Dyer, Kathy Fairburn, Janet Glascock, Bob Greene, Bernita Hawes, Jim Hart, Michelle Henry, Abby Hixson, Tom Hoff, Jay Hutchins, Jessica and Baby Beaubien, Chris Johnston, Ruth Ellsworth Jones, Patricia Kerrick, Mike Kindermann, Ken Klimek, Casey Knott, Nita Kozak, Jane Kriebel, Lynne Kristi, Fritz Kruger, Tabatha Lawrence, Elsa Lopez, Tom Lowell, Jan Lucich, Laura Madison, Kelley Martin, Terry Matzke, Connor Maxfield, Gary McCowan, Sam McIninch, Susanne McVinnie, Steve Mengyan, Heather Merritt, Mary Muscat, Ed Nagel, Rev. Barbara Nolin, Cheryl Noll, Teresa Oen, Darren Ogden, Rebekah Oman, Joyce Opalko, Pat Ouellette, Marcia Outlaw, Jean Pachuta, Gordan Palmer, Mike Perry, Karen Phelps, Jay Reinke, Alicia Riegel, Fred Rohrbach, Leslie Rucker, Pat St. Dennis, Bill Samson, John Schell, Jo Schrader, Jane Sessions, Carol and Stu Smith, Matt Smolek, Yvonne Sleight, Darlene Soderwall, Raymond Stutzman, Arlyce Tague, Armen Tamakian, Jim Terrill, Jameson Timberlake, Nancy Vance, Joan Veale, Joyce VonKorff, Jim Walker, Brian & Lezley Wells, Dan Whiting, Noah Wills & family, Wendy Wisniewski, Shawna Wisser, Anne Wohlford, David Wood, Alice Wright, Bob Wyatt, Andy Zag and Bill Zorka.

Life’s Important Issues:

Althouse Family, Brian Barthelmes, Roy Bleim, Yvonne Brown, Betty Cole, David, Dorothea Flagg & Family, Cameron Fortinberry, Jeremy Johnston, Vineese Kasari, Andrea Klimek, Jim Morrison, Ott Family, Wayne Parks, Dallas Peterman, Carolyn Place, Heather Robinson, Russ, Nick Schultz, Carol Ann Simmons, and Charles & Patricia Sutherland.

Homebound:

Doris & Bob Beattie, Golda Cecil, Rev. Jon Clapp, Jim & Kay Coates, Marie Dolby, Eva Hofert, Marilyn Guzzo, Jean Macklem, Charlotte Maybee, Freda Meyland, Bill Samson, Leona Stelmach, Patricia Stitt, Jan Sutton, Robert Wickell

Serving Our Country

Maggie Adams, Robert Baird, Aron Bland, Joe Bondy, Madeline Bondy, Josh Brewer, Scott Brewer, Becky Bucar, Tommy Bullen, Sean Coppinger, Shawn Flanigan, Charlie Fulton, Michael Galbraith, Jim Goerss, Joshua Goerss, Ansel Gruenberg, Ariel Gruenberg, Luke Harris, Courtney Koskela, Tommy Lewis, Matt Murphy, John Nickerson, Lisa Pasternak, Christian Pinter, Wendy Pinter, Robby Sedorchuk, Eric Speiran, Ben Tartell, John Wawruck, Dennis Wisser, Justin Wisser, and Gabriel Zapata

Following God’s Call: Kelsey Merz


Chimes Schedule

Submission deadlines Mail date

November Issue / Fri, Oct 27 Fri, Oct 30

December Issue/ Tues, Nov 17 Fri, Nov 20

January Issue/ Tue., Dec 15 Fri. Dec 18

CHURCH STAFF

Main Number: 248-625-1611 Email: [email protected] Website: www.clarkstonumc.org

Main Number: 248-625-1611 Email: [email protected] Website: www.clarkstonumc.org

Richard Dake, Senior Pastor ext. 223 Kyle Bucholz, Associate Pastor ext. 224 Laura Speiran, Minster of Congregational Care ext. 222 Hal Weemhoff, Minister of Adult Education ext. 226

Kim Bishop, Adult Choir Director Gwen Burns, Finance Assistant ext. 221 Jeremy Dean, Director of Facilities/Caretaker ext. 234 Michele Ettinger, Children & FUEL Coordinator ext. 235 Mary Gladstone-Highland, Community Outreach Director ext. 234 Collen Godfrey, Executive Director of Ministries ext. 250 Cheryl Kelly, Administrative Assistant ext. 227 Jack McCarrick, Evening Caretaker ext. 252 Judy Mellen, Handbell Choirs Director ext. 253 Kathy Walker, Director of Finance ext. 221 Michele Poirier, Childcare Coordinator ext. 232 Karen Girard, Cherub Choir Director ext. 251 Annette Siminski, Director of Family Ministries ext. 233 Fred Krause, Sunday Evening Caretaker Angie Scheu, Director of Worship ext. 228 Holly Stowers, Office Volunteer ext. 220 Leslie Wills, Principal Organist ext. 229

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