Chimes Newsletter September

CLARKSTO UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

CHIMES

Date Mailed: 8/26/14

Core Values: Committed to Christ Worship That Makes a Difference Making Disciples

Biblical Hospitality Transformational Mission

September Issue

Join us for our annual fall

kick-off picnic, Sunday, September 7!

Everyone is welcome… Please bring a friend! The picnic will begin following the 11:00am worship service. We will have games, a bounce house and Stardusters band will perform. Please bring a side dish to pass. United Methodist Men will be providing and grilling the hotdogs and buns. It’s going to be a great time!! See you then!

FROM PASTOR RICK

Abundance

It is the season of Abundance. This fall we proclaim that the time of fear, limitation, scarcity and the negative is defeated. We call it the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This year and for some time to come, we will grow together and witness to the hope of Abundance that comes from the name of Jesus Christ. Here are some ways abundance is emerging in our ministry.

Worship You might not be surprised that we have focused a lot on worship for this fall. What you need to know is the attention our Sunday morning worship is getting. All who are part of worship planning and leadership are committed to make every worship service both meaningful and memorable. We are not tied to a form of worship as much as a commitment for every worship to have as primary the praise of Christ and to touch our lives in ways that will bless us and the community in the following days. Our youth ministry is gaining a new worship focus every Sunday night. We are also in prayer and discernment about other ways and times we can create worship that blesses increasingly more and more in our larger community. Don’t miss our launching of a new season of worship beginning on September 7th.

Staffing Our ministry is strengthening with the addition of Angie Scheu serving as the Director of our Worship Ministry. Our ministry of care will be so strengthened and blessed as the Rev. Laura Speiran joins us to assist the other clergy and laity to minister to all in times of need. (see article in this newsletter) Welcome them both and consider how you might help them in these vital areas of our ministry.

Finances This summer so much has happened in ministry. However we have had our typical dip in giving to the ministry during these “vacation months”. As we enter the fall, I ask you to share with me in abundance as we give to meet and exceed what is needed for this ministry to thrive. In the past few weeks I have seen the hungry fed, the sick comforted, the grieving embraced, seekers find faith, youth claim their call and the mature find meaning in new ways of serving. I have experienced peace in the midst of conflict, joy in the ordinary and Christ in all. I ask you to give, but even more I invite you to be immersed and embraced in what God is doing in our midst. See you in Worship. Pastor Rick

Building Committee Update The CUMC Building Committee has been busy the past several months! Since approving our architect, we have met every 2 weeks since April in collaborative development to plan for our future ministry needs. The process has been extremely rewarding. The designs are based on: - accessibility throughout the facility - increased space for children, youth and adult programming - dedicated missions area - a multi-purpose room to accommodate large church functions, including meals, community events, mission days, youth events and also double as a worship or athletic area - creation of a new welcoming area, where we will be able to extend radical hospitality in the narthex We would like to take the opportunity to invite you to a "Town Hall Preview", an informational session at 10AM on Sunday, September 7, 14 or 21. The committee encourages you to come hear about our progress and the timeline of activities, preview our initial architectural plans, and hear about the Potential and Possibilities study that Horizons Stewardship will prepare for us. We will meet in the Youth Classroom. Later this Fall, we will introduce the full architecture plans, timing, and capital needs. It is an exciting time in the life of our church. We look forward to continuing to grow in faith, fellowship and outreach and hope you will join us along this journey. Sandy Ballew & Tom Snudden Building Committee Co-Chairs

SUMMER WORSHIP HOURS

conclude on Sunday, August 31st

8:30am , 10:00am

REGULAR WORSHIP HOURS

Resume on Sunday, September 7

9:00am, 11:00am

FAMILY MINISTRY - CHILDREN

The Emily Schmidt Memorial Trunk or Treat Trot Registration Opened August 1st. The Trot is October 25th at 9am and will offer a 5k run/walk, as well as a 1 mile family fun run again this year. Add a little more fun to this event by running or walking in a costume! All proceeds will be donated to our middle school Mission Trip 2015 in memory of Emily Schmidt. Sponsor. Volunteer. Donate water/cookies. Bake muffins. Participate. You can 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.

Children’s Ministry Volunteer Orientation is Thursday, August 28 at 7pm in the Parlor. If you are helping with Sunday school or Angels this year, please attend this brief meeting to collect your teaching materials and annual Sunday school calendar, and enjoy some dessert with your fellow teachers.

No Sunday School on August 31st. Your children are encouraged to attend worship service. Quiet activities will be available in the Narthex.

Sunday School Kick Off & Registration Day is September 7th. Each Sunday school family should have received, among other things, an informational letter, a 2014-15 Universal Registration form, and a volunteer opportunity form in the mail. Please complete all forms and return to the church by September 7th. OR bring all forms on Sunday, Sept. 7th during Sunday School Registration day in Fellowship Hall (9 or 11am). Kids will meet their teachers, do a craft, enjoy a light breakfast and juice, and listen to an overview of the year before going to their classroom while you are in worship service. They may be picked up in their classroom after worship service.

CUMC is having a picnic on September 7th at noon, immediately following worship. Please wear comfy clothes, bring lawn chairs and a side dish or salad to share, and enjoy games, music, a bounce house, and more. Invite a friend!

Bring a Picture of Your Pet Day on September 14th. All Sunday school kids are encouraged to bring a picture of their current, past or future (hoped-for) pet to Children’s Church. We would like to keep the picture for our upstairs bulletin board.

Acolyte training is Wednesday, September 17th at 4:15-5pm. Any child in the 3rd grade or older may serve as an acolyte for worship service. Please return the acolyte form in your registration packet, and have your child attend this brief training (includes snack).

World Communion Sunday is October 5th. Like last year, Sunday school children (Kdg-Lounge 456) will receive a communion lesson from CUMC’s Pastors during Children’s Church in September. Then they will have the opportunity to take

(Children Ministry Continued)

communion during worship with their Sunday school class and parents throughout the year. The first opportunity for the kids to take communion with their class is on World Communion Sunday, Oct. 5th. United Methodists offer communion to children believing it is a means of grace. 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 April 31st (extended an extra month) to complete this challenge. Look on the church website for your reading assignments. We will also hand out the assignments in Children’s Church during September.

Looking ahead . . . Trunk or Treat is Sunday, October 26th at 5pm! Dress in your favorite costume and trick or treat from car trunk to car trunk. Stay for a bon fire, hotdogs and s’mores. If you would like to decorate your car and pass out candy, email Annette Siminski at [email protected] or Michele Ettinger at [email protected].

FAMILY MINISTRY - FUEL

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. You must have these turned in on Sept. 7th.

Youth Breakfast Club YBC at 9 & 11am! NEW LOOK---Starting on Sept. 7th at 9 AND 11am. We are changing up our Fuel School this year and inviting all 7th-12th graders to join us for a Youth Breakfast Club at 9 and 11am in the Youth Lounge. A lite breakfast will be provided. 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. I hope your youth will join us each Sunday.

Sunday Night YOUTH GROUP for FUEL begins Sept. 7th. All 6th-8th graders are invited to our Youth Group “MESSY” kick-off 6-7:30pm. Please note the time change from last year. Wear clothes that can get stained. T-shirts will be provided for this special event. A light dinner will also be provided. Parents please join us for the mandatory parent meeting at 7pm in the sanctuary.

Sunday Night Youth Group FUEL topics for September: Sept 7th —Kickoff (Parent meeting @7pm on Sept. 7th) Sept. 14th—Friendship and Team Building Sept. 21nd—Wesley Quadrilateral Sept. 26-28th – Fuel Fall Retreat, Camp Copneconic

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OTHER FUEL OPPORTUNITIES Wednesday Night Dinner Group begins September 10th. Join us every Wednesday from 5-6pm in the Youth Classroom. We will eat, pray and play together as we grow in our faith, joining in all church studies and curriculum chosen by the group

Mission in Action Day is October 44h. Join the church for the Mission in Action Day event…Hands Acrossed Detroit-All Day Event

Camp Copneconic Fall Retreat Weekend is September 26-28th! All FUEL kids (6th-8th grade) are invited to Camp Copneconic in Fenton, MI to hike, maneuver a high-ropes course and more. The cost is $110; Sign up and money due to CUMC by Sept. 12th.

SAVE THE DATES-LOOKING WAY AHEAD Community Advent Night: Dec. 3th @5-8pm Super Bowl Party: Feb. 1nd @5pm

Springhill: March 13-15th Fuel Mission Trip: June 28 evening-July 2 (1 overnight, Sunday the rest are day trips)

Family Ministry - High School Youth High School Youth—Youth group topics for September September 7- 6-7:30 Fall Kick Off (Bring your registration forms!) September 14- 6-7:30 Friendship, Youth Group and Why We Do This September 21- 6-7:30 Hot Topics September 28- 7-7:30 Girls Night/Guys Night- Locations TBD

Meet Our High School Youth Counselors In addition to Pastor Amy, we have a fantastic team of youth counselors who will work with our High School Youth every Sunday Night! We are glad to welcome back Jill Cascone, Jeremy Dean, and Cody Senkyr. We welcome to our leadership team Mark Ettinger and Debbie Giola! We are all excited to work with this fantastic group of students and are looking forward to a great year!

Dates to Save: November 21-23 Youth Group Retreat at Gotaas Cottage in Gaylord cost: $50 January 9-11 Spring Hill Retreat cost: $150 February 7-8 30 Hour Famine

Confirmation At CUMC Confirmation is for youth in ninth grade and above. Our first event is a lock-in @7 p.m.- 9 a.m. On September 5-6, 2014. Please contact Pastor Amy if you have not yet registered for confirmation. Don’t forget to bring your forms and baptism interview with you to the lock-in!

LAY READER REFLECTIONS

Can you close your eyes and envision yourself leaving home for your first day of school? New notebook and pencil, crayons? It was a simpler time - we didn’t need anything more. But, oh, how good it felt to have a new pair of sturdy shoes! What excitement reigned as my older sister and I tried not to wriggle while Mom skillfully fashioned our hair into two braids. We took off for our three-block walk in our small rural southern Illinois town as if on a cloud, hardly able to contain ourselves at the prospect of joining our friends, already knowing our teachers and fellow classmates because of the size of our community. Anxious for new books to read, for math problems, for maps and music, the world was open for us to explore! The anticipation had grown through the last hot, muggy days of August and we were ready!

That experience can be yours again! It is yours for the taking! The opportunity for the thrill of new books, learning, exploring and growing is right in front of us. Rev. Christine Wyatt, Adult Education Minister, is an avid reader who strives to keep up with vital, curious, spiritually growing adults who want guidance in their faith journey. Over these last 11 years she has offered and taught a myriad of classes in Bible studies, leadership, stewardship, spiritual gifts, social concerns and other areas. Through these, leaders are developed who can live their faith, teach and be in service within and beyond our church community. Christine’s responsibilities have also included small group development, women’s retreat, congregational care, DivorceCare, Adult Library, interfacing with the Finance Office in managing budgets and ordering books and curriculum.

The psalmist (Psalm 25:4) thirsts, “Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, . . . “ Christine’s gentle nudges to involve ourselves in classes, grow in discipleship and build relationships are accompanied by prayers that her efforts will culminate in our initiative to do as Jesus directed in Mark 16:15, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” Immersing ourselves in continual education equips us to reach new disciples as Jesus did with His Twelve.

Christine is a beautiful example of a faithful disciple of Christ as she compassionately and selflessly shares her gifts, with which we have been blessed.

Thank you, Christine!

Brenda DuPree Lay Leader

MUSIC & WORSHIP

Thank you to all of our musicians who gave of their time over the summer to sing in worship. Those people are: Steve Thomas, George Moore, Anne Chesley, Karen Girard, Carla Mitchum, Jay Bleim, Neal Wright, Brenda DuPree, Samantha Hickey, Mary Gladstone-Highland, Wayne Wills, Maia Girard, George Moore, Caelen Stewart, Kim Bishop, and the Women’s Ensemble. Thank you for blessing our congregation!

Join a Choir!

Cherub Choir- A first choir experience for children. Ages: 4 years-1st Grade Start Date: Wed., Sept 10 Weekly rehearsals: Wednesdays, 5:15-6 p.m. Director: Karen Girard

Wesley Choir- A children’s choir experience including the production of a musical. Grades: 2nd-5th Start Date: Wed., Sept. 10 Weekly rehearsals: Wednesdays, 5:15- 6 p.m. Director: Angie Scheu

Angelus Bells- An entry-level choral experience for children, learn to read music and ring bells. Grades: 2nd-5th Start Date: Wed., Sept. 10 Weekly rehearsals: Wednesdays, 4:45-5:15 p.m. Director: Judy Mellen

Sign Choir- Utilizes American sign language, drama and music to create an offering for worship. Grades: 2nd and up Start Date: Wed. October 1 Weekly rehearsals: Wednesdays, 4-4:45 p.m. Director: Mary Gladstone-Highland

Celebration Ringers- A bell choir for intermediate level ringers. Entry based on experience level, not age. Beginning ADULTS WELCOME! Start Date, Wed. Sept. 10

Weekly rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:45- 7:30 p.m. Director: Judy Mellen Youth Choir- A choir for guys and girls, sings in two or more parts. Grades: 6th- 12th Start Date: Wed. Sept. 10 Weekly rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6 – 6:45 p.m. Director: Angie Scheu

Chancel Choir- sings weekly in worship, usually in 4 parts. College students and adults welcome! Start Date: Thursday, Sept. 4 Weekly rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m. Director: Kim Bishop

Jubilation Ringers- a 5-octave handbell choir for experienced ringers. Entry based on experience level, advanced high school students and adults. Start Date: Wed., Sept. 3 Weekly rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m. Director: Judy Mellen Thriller Dance returns and we are looking for new zombies! Last year at our Trunk or Treat we had a small zombie troupe dance “Thriller” in the parking lot during the event—we are hoping to grow this group every year. 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 memorize the dance. We have 3 scheduled dates for practices: Monday, Oct 6, 7-8:30pm (Fellowship Hall) Monday, Oct 13, 7-8:30pm (Fellowship Hall) Monday, Oct 20, 7-8:30pm (Narthex) Our final performance will be at Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct 26th at approx. 5pm. If you are interested please email Cheryl Kelly at [email protected] and we can send you the video to check out and practice. People seemed to get a kick out of it last year and we had several people ask to join us—so here is your chance!

THANK YOU

THANK YOU 'CUMC' for your loving & generous contributions to the 2014 Back to School Missions Project. We reached our goal as CUMC donated 75 Back Packs, plus $100 in Gift Cards, and a generous donation of School Supplies. Thanks to CUMC, the Clarkston School Kids will really start the year off on the right foot. Thank You again! Blessings, Joyce Bleim - Missions "Back to School" Coordinator

MISSIONS

Items needed for the Lighthouse include kid friendly foods. Needs are fruit snacks,granola bars, instant oatmeal, jelly, canned pasta & kleenex.

On Saturday, Sept. 6, 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 08:15, 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 Note: on Aug. 13, we shipped 35 PETs to Pittsburgh. From there they will be going to African countries soon. So far, this year, we’ve shipped 56 PETs, and overall, since we began production, we’ve shipped 550 !! Thanks to everyone who has helped to get these precious gifts of mobility to 550 disabled people and their families.

CUMC Food Pantry Update In July we converted our pre boxed food pantry into a client Choice food pantry. Hopefully, you have had a chance to visit our new mini style grocery where our pre registered customers can shop on the 4th Monday of each month & choose their own food. Limitations apply for each department. Fresh bakery, dairy, meat & produce are now available (donations for these items are taken on the 3rd Sunday of the month ONLY, to be available the following day. Yes our New Food Pantry has moved to its new location down by FH, but we still need your help keeping the shelves stocked for our new Client-Choice Food Pantry. Please Take a Burgundy Sack (with a list of items to shop for) located on the table by the Parlor and please Bring It Back filled to the same table.

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MISSIONS (CONTINUED)

Your mission should you chose to accept it will be to attend the “Mission Possible” Fundraiser & Auction (formerly known as Sweets & Services). This is an important mission as it is THE major fundraiser for all the mission work done here at CUMC. Here are your details: When: Saturday, Nov 8th, 2014 Time: 6-9pm Where: Fellowship Hall, CUMC This mission includes fabulous food, silent & live auction items and general good fun and mayhem. It is of highest importance that you mark your calendars and show up that night. Stay tuned for updated donation information but most of all we need people to attend and bid on these great items. This message will self destruct in 10 seconds…. Well maybe not. But see you there.

Sunday Night Worship’s last service was held on August 24, 2014. For many years, we have tried to offer a contemporary worship service, in various forms and with various leaders. We have struggled to maintain a consistent level of attendance. We have had a few wonderful, faithful attendees, but our numbers have been quite low this year. It was a difficult decision to end the service. Worship is the way we communicate with God, the way we praise and honor and say thank you. It is an experience that is met with much emotion. Pastors and staff have talked with many regular attenders prior to sending out a letter of explanation to those who have often attended the service. We are grateful for the understanding and commitment to move forward expressed by so many. We never want to make anyone feel disenfranchised, or left out, and we hope that the few faithful attenders will find a home on Sunday mornings. As the worship leadership of this church uses its time, talent and energy to create worship at Clarkston UMC, we will seek to bring the SNW components of relational intimacy, casual feel, and modern music to our current and future worship.

Mission Possible Fundraiser & Auction

CUMC WEEKLY SCHEDULE

SUNDAY (WORSHIP SCHEDULE STARTING SEPT 7TH) 9-10am Worship Service 9-10am Sunday School 9-10am Fuel School 10-11am Angels in Training (starts 9/7) 10:10– 10:50 Parlor Class 10:10– 10:50 Parent’s Circle (Youth Lounge) 11-12pm Worship Service 11-12pm Fuel School 11-12pm Sunday School 6-7:30pm FUEL and HS Youth Grps (Lounge/FH)

MONDAY

10:00am—1:00pm Line Dancing 1:00—2:30pm Knitting from the Heart 4pm– 5:30pm Gentle Yoga (starts 9/15) 6:00—7:00pm Tai Chi 7:00—9:00pm AA Meeting

TUESDAY

9:30-10:30am Beth Moore DVD Makeup (Lib) (Starts 9/16) 7-9pm Disciple II (Par) (starts 9/9 7-9pm Hamlin Pub Bible Study (starts 9/9)

WEDNESDAY

7:00—8:30am Optimist Club 9:15—11:30am Covenant Group 4:30-5:15pm Angelus Bells (starts 9/10) 5-6pm Wed Night Dinner Grp (starts 9/10 5:15-6pm Cherub Choir & Wesley Choir (starts 9/10) 6pm Youth Choir (starts 9/10) 6:30pm Companion Group (Library) 6:45pm Celebration Ringers (starts 9/10) 7:30 Jubilate Bells (Starts 9/3)

THURSDAY 7:30—9:00am Clarkston Coffee Club 6:30—7:30pm Men’s Bible Study 6:45— 7:45pm Divorce Care 7:30—8:30 pm Chancel Choir (starts 9/4)Friday

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

Sunday Monday

1 Labor Day Church closed

2

7 Town

Hall Preview 10am All Church Picnic

and Sunday School Kickoff 12pm

8

9am Speakers Series Mtg

7pm Trustee Mtg.

9

7pm Gabler Aviation

14

Town Hall Preview

10am

15 7pm SPRC Mtg.

7:30pm Ed I Mtg.

16

Morning Bible Study

7pm CUMC Men’s

21 HS Senior Campout

7:30 CUMC’s Men’s Breakfast

Town Hall Preview 10am

Financial Peace 7pm

22 10-12pm Food Pantry Pickup

7-8pm Food Pantry Pickup

Transitioning Aging Parents Mtg 7pm

23

Morning Bible Study

28 BIAB Gold Outing

8am-4pm (OS)Financial Peace 7pm

29 7pm Farkle Club

30

September 2014

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

2 3 8:30am Susanna

Wesley Circle

5pm Building Cmt

7pm Alethea Rose Circle

4

5

Confirmation Retreat

6 PET Workshop

8:15am Confirmation

Retreat

9

7pm Gabler Aviation Ministry Program

(FH)

10 9am Memorial Cmt.

Mtg. 5pm Wed Night 4th

Dinner Grp 7pm Whobody Circle

11

9:15am Beth Moore Class

Empty Nesters Dinner 7pm (OS)

12

7pm Confirmation Lock-in

13

Confirmation Lockin 5:30pm Parent’s

Night Out

7pm SPRC Mtg.

16 9:30am Tuesday

Morning Bible Study 7pm CUMC

Bookgroup Mission Mtg 7pm

7pm CUMC Men’s Mtg

17 4:15pm Acolyte

Training

5pm Building Cmt

7:30pm Starduster Band Rehearsal

18

19 Over 50—Potluck

in Parlor12pm

20 HS Senior Campout 7am MDOT Adopt-

A –Highway 5pm PNO

23 9:30am Tuesday

Morning Bible Study

24

8:30am UMW Mtg

6pm Single Parents Dinner

25 26 4:30pm FUEL Camp

Copneconic

27

FUEL Camp Copneconic

BIAB Golf Outing 8am (OS)

30

September 2014

UMW

United Methodist Women Circles Alethea Rose – Will meet on Wednesday, Sept 3rd at 7pm in the Parlor. We will be planning all of our future meetings through May, 2015.

Susanna Wesley – Susanna Wesley Circle: We will meet on Sept 3rd, 8:30-12pm in the parlor. Please let Paula Acton know if you are coming. Visitors are welcome!

UPCOMING EVENTS “CREATED IN HIS IMAGE – MINISTRY WITH AND FOR THE “DISABLED” - Crossroads District UMW Annual Meeting and Training will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014, at Fenton United Methodist Church. Guest Speaker will be Mrs. Coleen Wilsdon, Former Chairperson of the Detroit Conference Committee on Disability Concerns. Registration Deadline is Friday, October 3, 2014. Cost: $12.00 (after October 4, 2014 - $15.00). Cost for guests who will not be attending lunch is $4.00 for training supplies. In-Gathering Project: Adult Incontinence Products. Special Offering: GCMHS – Children’s Activities Fund.

“TO EXPERIENCE FREEDOM AS WHOLE PERSONS” – 41th Annual Meeting of the Detroit Conference UMW – Saturday, October 25, 2014. Owosso First United Methodist Church. Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey will be the keynote speaker. ‘Early Bird’ Registration Cost is $16.00. Early Bird Deadline is October 15. Registration postmarked after October 15 and walk-in cost is $20.00. Seating for lunch is limited; lunch for walk-ins is not guaranteed. The In-Gathering Project will benefit the local Salvation Army. Please bring new socks for women, men, boys, and girls in all sizes and colors. Further info check the UMW Bulletin Board in the main hallway or contact Suzanne Tinka at (248) 625-3405 or E-mail: [email protected]. All UMW members are invited to attend both meetings. It is strongly recommended that UMW Board Officers attend the Crossroads District Meeting as there will be Leadership Development Training during the morning session.

Detroit Conference 2014 Mission u. This four day event included sessions such as H.O.M.E., One-Day Sampler, How Is It with Your Soul, The Roma of Europe, The Church and People with Disabilities. Friday concluded with a bonfire. It was a wonderful four days and I am looking forward to next year. Hopefully more of our UMW members will be able to attend this event next year. Suzanne Tinka


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 (Bill Anderson) We are in search of a new CUMC Men's Off Site COORDINATOR to lead the men of the church either the 1st Tuesday of the Month at 7PM @ Big Boy or the 1st Saturday of the Month at 8AM @ Big Boy. Contact Jay Bleim 248 625-0875 ([email protected]) or Pastor Rick 248 625-1611 ext. 223.

SEPT 7 (Sun) CUMC Fall Kick-Off Picnic (11:00am) The CUMC Men will once again be Grillin' Hot Dogs & stuffin’ Buns for the Fall Kick-Off Picnic after the 11am Service. Those willing to lend a hand please stop by the Big Grill at 11am, thx! SEPT 16 (TUES) CUMC MEN's MEETING 7pm Youth Lounge SEPT 21 (SUN) CUMC MEN's BREAKFAST 7:30am FH We will be honoring Bill Ballew, Ric H. Huttlenlocher, Russ Oltman & Max Clark as the SEPT 2014 MEN IN HONOR OF FAITH. Guest Speaker - EDDIE PHILLIPS Evangelist & Free Methodist Pastor from Flushing UMC. SEPT 27 (Sat) CUMC Fall Highway Pickup - see announcement page SEPT 28 (Sun) 3rd ANNUAL BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK GOLF OUTING @ PINE KNOB GOLF COURSE! This Golf Outing is BIAB's signature event to raise funds to provide food for hungry school children during the weekends during the school year. 8:00 am Registration & Practice Range Open 9:00 am Tee-Off (Shotgun Start) 2:30 pm Lunch in the Carriage House & Silent Auction Contest winners, Awards and Special Recognitions to follow lunch Foursome $400 Individual Golfers $110 Contact Kerri at [email protected] or 248 625-6963 http://backpack.pillarsocialmedia.com/clarkston/ Unable to attend? Donation, please make checks payable to NWCF-Blessings-Clarkston, mail to BIAB-Clarkston NWCF 1120 E. Long Lake Rd, Suite 205 Troy, MI. 48085 Thank You!

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Staff Parish Relations Committee

We are very pleased to announce that on September 1, 2014, Rev. Laura Speiran was hired as Minister of Congregational Care Director for CUMC. Laura comes to us with an extensive background in congregational care ministry. She served at Saline First (Ann Arbor District) as Deacon and Minister of Congregational Care since 2007 when she was commissioned, and also as a layperson on staff at Saline First since 2002. Laura will closely with Pastor Rick, Pastor Amy and the rest of the CUMC

staff in providing pastoral care to our church family - including hospital calls, shut-in visits, new parents, and health ministry just to name a few. Laura and her husband have two grown children - a daughter in college and a son leaving for the Navy this fall. We welcome Laura and her family!

We are also pleased to announce Karen Girard as the new Cherub Choir Music Director, replacing Stephanie Polonkey. Stephanie has taken a full time teaching position with Clarkston Schools and is unable to continue as Cherub Choir Director. Stephanie has done a wonderful job as Cherub Choir Director. While we will certainly miss her, we are blessed to have Karen as our Cherub Choir Director. Karen has been on staff before at CUMC and is well-suited for her new role.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

AVIATION MISSION On the evening of September 9 at 7pm in Fellowship Hall we have an exciting opportunity to learn of our Methodist missionary connection! Rachel and Daniel Gabler, missionaries of various countries and, currently, of the Congo will be speaking to us of their aviation and educational work for God. Join us for desserts and their informative program of Christ’s work in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Find Help at DivorceCare DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. What our recent participants have said about DivorceCare: “Loved the group, the people and the discussions” “It has been very helpful in dealing with the emotions and various aspects of what we’re going through.” “ It has truly been a comfort during this difficult time. I’m grateful no judgment has ever been a part of this program.”Thursday evenings 6:45 – 8:30pm in parlor Next session starts Sept 11, 2014

Empty Nesters Dinner: Has your student left for college? Are you feeling a little bit sad? We have a group for you! The Empty Nesters meet during the school year on the second Thursday of the month for dinner. September's meeting will be on Thursday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. at The Tap (next to Rite Aid and the Clarkston Post Office). To get on the e-mail reminder list and to RSVP please contact Holly Stowers at [email protected]. 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 heartily welcomed and encouraged to attend any time! We usually meet on the third Friday of the month. Watch the Bulletin for detailed information and sign up on the 50 and Over bulletin board in the hallway by the nursery. Contact for questions: Lou and Brenda DuPree, [email protected], 248-625- 5141.

Friday September 19 Jack Mason, author, will speak on his book Until Antietam : The Life and Letters of Major General Israel Richardson. Gen. Richardson was a Pontiac, MI, native and a West Point graduate who served in various assignments, including the Battle of Bull Run. The book won the Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Book Award. Noon potluck.

Friday October 24 Sonya Luna, United Methodist missionary, serves the Detroit Annual Conference to develop the Hispanic/Latino ministries. Her call is to have a church where all can receive God’s message in their own language. Noon potluck.

Wednesday November 19 A mission work day at Gleaners Food Bank in Pontiac. We will meet at 11am for potluck lunch and travel by van and cars to Gleaners, working from 12:30 – 2:30pm.

Sunday December 21 Detroit Symphony Orchestra Home for the Holidays Pop Concert, 3pm. Dinner afterwards.


The Fall Yoga Session (10 weeks) begins Monday, Sept. 15th in the parlor from 4 - 5:30 pm. Cost is $75 for 10 sessions or $10 per session for drop in. We work on gentle stretching, balance and flexibility. Instructor is Steve Guth from Yoga Oasis. All you need is a beach towel or mat. Sign up on Adult Bulletin board or contact Mary O'Rourke at [email protected] for more information. Parents' Night Out (PNO) begins September 20, 2014. Looking to spend some quality time with your spouse when you don't have to worry about the kids? PNO is for families with children ages infant through elementary school and is typically held on the second or third Saturday of each month from 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the church. Each participating couple must host approximately twice a year with 2 to 3 other families in exchange for having their children taken care of during the remaining events. If you are interested, please contact Jill Phillips,[email protected] or 810-444-1356.

Parents Gathering: Are you a single parent? Would you like to meet other single parents at our church? Come to dinner at church, Wednesday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parlor. This will be a time to gather and explore the development of a single-parents group here at church. To RSVP or for questions, please contact Pastor Amy: [email protected]

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!





September 27 - MDOT Adopt-A-Highway Fall Pickup Volunteers are needed on Saturday, September 27th, for the MDOT Adopt-A-Highway Fall pick-up sponsored by The Men of The Church. We will meet at the Baldwin Rd Big Boy just N. of I-75. Anyone desiring to purchase a breakfast please arrive by 7:00 AM. All others please arrive by 7:30 AM for registration, crew assignment, safety instructions and a prayer. Pick-up will be from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM covering a 2 mile stretch along I-75 (north and south bound) between the Baldwin Road and the Giddings Road overpass. All adults, spouses, families, youth (MDOT says 12 yrs+) and friends are all welcome to help out on the fall highway pickup. Thanks in advance for helping keep America beautiful! To sign up, please contact Tim Sherrow by phone, (248) 881-3273, or e-mail, [email protected] or sign up on the sheet posted on the UMMen’s bulletin board.

Please save the date for the next Speaker Series is Saturday, October 11th, 2014 at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall. OCC Professor Emeritus Dennis Fiems taught World History. The title of his talk is "Traditional China: GPS (Government, Power, Society.) He will discuss China's rise to the wealthiest society on earth through the power of the Emperors, the

Mandate of Heaven, and the class system. Please join us for the 7th Annual Gala to benefit ESTHERS Children. Friday, November 7th, 2014 at 6:30 pm at Oakhurst Golf and Country Club, 7000 Oakhurst Lane, Clarkston, MI 48348. An evening of appetizers, cash bar, dinner, silent and live auction and live entertainment. A gallery of photography and art done by the girls at ESTHERS, and a message from Veronica, ESTHERS first international exchange student. Tickets may be purchased for $100 at our website, www.esthers.org, or mail a check made payable to ESTHERS to P.O. Box 995, Clarkston, MI 48347. Questions? Email [email protected]


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ADULT EDUCATION

September 7 – Welcome Home Picnic for classes and worship! Come and join as we get started for the 2014-15 year! Sunday

Sunday Morning Parlor and Parent’s Circle will meet Sept 7 to catch up with each other after the summer hiatus. Both classes meet at 10:05 am – Parent’s Circle will meet in the newly refurbished adult area (former preschool rooms) near Fellowship Hall.

Parent’s Circle - Are you the parent of an elementary aged or younger child? Then we'd love you to join us in reading Adam Hamilton's book, Forgiveness: Finding Peace through Letting Go. We'll be adding a parental perspective to his lens as we discuss and support each other in our own journeys with our children. Begins Sunday, September 7th at 10:10 in the former preschool area and led by Kathy Gleason, MA, LMFT and CUMC member.

Sunday Parlor Class is going to begin the fall with Philip Gulley’s Living the Quaker Way: Timeless Wisdom for a Better Life Today. Explore how the Quaker ideals of simplicity, peace, integrity, community and equality when incorporated into personal and public life can bring renewal and eliminate clutter that is keeping us from a deeper spirituality. Books will be available Sept 7. Facilitator: Rev Christine

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace begins Sunday, September 21 in the Parlor. Cost is $93 for materials. Class time is 7-8:30pm. Sign up on webpage or see Pastor Amy for details. Childcare available.

Sunday Night Couples- meets at Mark and Debi Damico’s and will be studying Adam Hamilton’s Making Sense of the Bible. Contact Debi Damico for more information.

Tuesdays Caring Hearts Class is going to study Max Lucado’s Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine. They will have their first meeting at 9:30 am September 9 at Pat Edward’s home. Join us to find out if we have settled for wimpy grace that never causes trouble or demands a response? Lucado says “Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off.” Come and see how you can plug into that power. Jan Lewis, facilitator.

Tuesday Morning Parlor Study – will be studying Adam Hamilton’s Making Sense of the Bible. We will reconnect after busy summers on September 16th and distribute books . Class discussion begins October 14 at 9:30 am- 11am.

Hamlin Pub Bible Study – Join us September 9th at 7 pm to finalize our fall study. All are welcome. See Michele Ettinger for details. Disciple 2 – Study of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts with Pastor Rick. Begins September 9th, 7-8:30 pm. Be sure to sign up to reserve your workbook. Learn about some of the foundational stories of our faith in both the Hebrew Bible and about Jesus and the early church. Sign up at www.clarkstonumc.org , bulletin board or with flyers on Welcome Table. Childcare available.

The next Transitioning Aging Parents group will be meeting on Monday, September 22rd at 7:00 pm. Join us for support, fellowship and practical help in navigating this journey. Facilitated by Kathy Gleason, MA, LMFT and CUMC member.

CUMC Book Club – All readers welcome! September 16th – The Round House by Louise Erdrich. Set on an Ojibwe reservation about a boy on the cusp of manhood who seeks justice and understanding in the aftermath of a terrible crime that affect his family. Novel. October 21st – Tumbleweed by Leila Meacham. A page turner about 3 young people growing up in a small town in the Texas panhandle and how their lives unfold differently than their childhood dreams. Novel.

New Member Class (2 sessions) Oct 1 and Oct 8….6:30-8:30pm

Pastors Rick and Amy Location: Parlor

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PRAYER REQUESTS If you or someone you know could benefit from the caring support of the church,

please contact Deacon Laura Speiran in the church office. Prayer Requests for church bulletin and/or Prayer Chain:

Use pew card, contact Suzanne Tinka at 625-3405, or email to [email protected].

Your prayers are requested for:

Congregation and their Family Members

Todd Arcane, Mary Bannasch, Doris & Bob Beattie, Brian Barthelmes, Blaze Beeson & Family, Jeff Bleim, Diana Bullen, Erica & Trevor Cale, Ralph Carter, Anne Chen, Larry Chunovich, The Cobb Family, Cameron Corder, Jenny DuPree, Phil Dutton, Judy & Larry Ettinger, Cameron Fortinberry, Marian Gettel, Bob Greene, Michelle Henry, Tom Hoff, Victor Ison, Marylou Johnson, Ruth Ellsworth Jones, Patricia Kerrick, Lynne Kristi, Paul Lacey Jr., Jan Lucich, Laura Madison, Kelley Martin, Ed McGregor, Kelsey Merz, Jim Morrison, Ed Nagel, Pat Ouellette, Gordan Palmer, Dallas Peterman, Heather Robinson, Bill Samson, Yvonne Sleight, Matt Smolek, Steve Stadler, Carol Stover, Arlyce Tague, Armen Tamakian, Jameson Timberlake, Nancy Vance, Justin Van Hooser, Maynard White, Noah Wills & family, Shawna Wisser, Anne Wohlford, David Wood and Bill Zorka.

Friends of the Congregation

Jan Altermatt, Kathy Bacon, Amy Castell, Baby Collin, Baby Maya. Lisa Ballinger, Sandy Balone, Paul Bemman, Marilyn Campbell, Jim Carpenter & Family, Betty Cole, Karen Cooper, Dan, Millie Gates, Bernita Hawes, Abigail Herrmann, Abby Hixson, Joyce Lewis, Tom Lowell, Jim MacDonald, Jaclyn Martini, Larry Moceri, Rev. Barbara Nolin, Rebekah Oman, Marcia Outlaw, Jean Pachuta, Maretta Petroskey, Rachel Rea, Alicia Riegel, Fred Rohrbach, Russ, Peggy Schroeder, Shawn & Jon Schwarts, Joe Seddon, Matt & Kathleen Shipley, Larry Sholtey, Lisa Slawinski and baby Madelyn, Moe Stelmach, Wendy Sylvain, Cody Sleva, Jim Terrill, Jim Walker, Robert Ward, Sr., Brian & Lezley Wells and Wendy Wisniewski

In Care Facilities

Golda Cecil, Rev. Jon Clapp, Peggy Dryer, Marilyn Guzzo, Freda Meyland, JD Powell, Bob and Jan Sutton, John Weber, and Robert Wickell.

At Home

Jim & Kay Coates, Jean Macklem, Bernice McCarrick, and Bob Morse

Serving Our Country

Maggie Adams, Robert Baird, Aron Bland, Joe Bondy, Madeline Bondy, Josh Brewer, Scott Brewer, Becky Bucar, Tommy Bullen, Tommy John Burbank, Christopher Carbone, Sean Coppinger, Cameron Corder, Shawn Flanigan, Charlie Fulton, Michael Galbraith, Jim Goerss, Joshua Goerss, Ansel Gruenberg, Ariel Gruenberg, Luke Harris, Gentry Herring, Courtney Koskela, Greg LeClaire, Tommy Lewis, Matt Murphy, John Nickerson, Lisa Pasternak, Ben Tartell, John Wawruck, Nicholas White, Dennis Wisser, Justin Wisser, and Gabriel Zapata

Our Christian Sympathy Extends to

Allen & Sherrie Cohoon and grandmother Linda Stump on the death of Ella Cohoon their daughter and granddaughter.

Jeremy Dean on the death of his mother, Bernadette Hanlin on August 18, 2014.

Joys

Born on July 30th, Madison Ann Chesley daughter of Matt & Erin Chesley. Proud grandparents are Brian & Ann Chesley.

Submission deadlines Mail date

October Issue/ Fri, Sept 20 Fri, Sept 27

November Issue / Fri, Oct 18 Fri, Oct 25

December Issue/ Fri, Nov 17 Fri, Nov 28

Church Staff

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

Richard Dake, Senior Pastor ext. 223 Amy Mayo-Moyle, Associate Pastor ext. 224 Christine Wyatt, Minister of Adult Education ext. 226 Laura Sperian, Minister of Congregation Care

Angie Scheu, Director of Worship ext. 228 Kim Bishop, Choral Director ext. 228 Jeremy Dean, Director of Facilities/Caretaker ext. 227 Michele Ettinger, Children & FUEL Coordinator ext. 235 Mary Gladstone-Highland, Community Outreach Director ext. 222 Collen Godfrey, Executive Director of Ministries ext. 250 Cheryl Kelly, Administrative Assistant ext. 220 Jack McCarrick, Evening Caretaker ext. 252 Judy Mellen, Handbell Choirs Director ext. 253 Carole Meyers, Finance Manager ext. 221 Michele Poirier, Childcare Coordinator ext. 232 Karen Girard, Cherub Choir Director ext. 251 Annette Siminski, Director of Family Ministries ext. 233 Holly Stowers, Office Volunteer ext. 220 Kathy Waechter, Finance Assistant ext. 221 Leslie Wills, Principal Organist ext. 229 Neal Wright, Sunday Night Music Leader ext. 255

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