Wow, another decade has ended and a new one begins. Let us recap some of the memorable moments that happened in the past decade in the world. The first iPad came out; the royal wedding between Prince William and Catherine Middleton; Linsanity took the world by storm (Jeremy Lin was the backup guard for the New York Knicks), he had a seven game winning streak in 2011-2012; December 21, 2012 was the end of Mayan calendar some people thought the world would end; everyone learned “The Cup Song”, from Perfect Pitch; in 2014 the first airplane went missing for many years until it was discovered; in 2014 many did the ice bucket challenge; in 2016 Leonardo DiCaprio finally won an Oscar; in 2016, the world went crazy over Pokémon Go; in 2017 for the Women’s March over 5 million people marched in over 600 marches; in 2017 we experienced a total solar eclipse; in 2017, the Me Too movement took place; in 2018 there was a false missile warning in Hawaii; in 2018 there was another royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; in 2019the most diverse class of lawmakers in history was sworn into Congress and we got our first picture of the black-hole.

What will happen in this next decade? The truth of the matter, only God knows what will occurin the world and we need to trust our past, present and our future into the hands of God. As the scripture reminds in Job 12:10, “In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” Everything that happens to us, God is in control. “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 1:9)

God does have the whole world in his hands. Sometimes we tend to forget this major truth.

We are constantly living in the present and the future, what we do with our lives will make a lasting impact in our world. Let us not focus on our past especially when life hurts the most, but on our present. The good news is that God makes all thingsnew, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19.

God makes us new creatures in Christ Jesus

to help us to create a lasting legacy that can greatly

affect the lives of others. What legacy do you want

to leave that others will remember about you even

after you have gone on to glory? God knows our

future, let us leave a memorable impact, one that

reflects the love of Jesus Christ. Living to Leave a Godly Legacy,

Pastor Sutton

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Contact Information:Pastor Sutton – 810-938-8919Church Phone: 810-655-4184personal e-mail: angelicspirit8272@comcast.net Church email: smhumc01@gmail.com

Pastor's Office Hours: Home Office: Mon. & Wed. (by apt) 11am – 2 pm

S.M. Office: Tues. & Thurs – 11 AM – 2 PMAll other Hours by Appointment

Live to Leave a Godly Legacy

Halsey Times

Our Mission: To cultivate relationships with the community while teaching and ministering through love and faith in Christ.

2020

Led by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, we are a welcoming and praying congregation devoted to growing and serving others.

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Join Us in Serving on JANUARY 25

9:30 am at South Flint Soup Kitchen.

Located at 3410 Fenton Road (3 blocks north of Atherton), Flint.

Contact Kathy George 810-444-9802for more information.

JANUARY POTLUCKSHARE IN FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP

AT OUR NEXT GATHERING

JANUARY 12, 2020

FOLLOWING WORSHIP

Sunday Mornings8:20 am Sunday School

9:30 am WorshipService

AS OF 11/31/19

What we took in during the month $6,076.00What we spent during the month $6,916.00

What we’ve taken in during the year $80,081.00What we’ve spent during the year $74,993.00

Current Bank Account $20,098.00Current Mutual Fund Value $58,846.00

We continue to collect items

for those in need.

Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Socks, Underwear

(men's, womens, childrens, all sizes)

Blankets, boots and Coats

These items are needed throughoutthe Winter Months.

The Morning Prayer Lineis active.

Tuesday,Wednesday,andThursday at 8:45 am.

Contact Pastor Sutton, 810-938-8919

Beth Purdy 248-396-4059 or Darlene Drummond

810-348-3024

If you have a specific prayer concern or someone who you would like us to pray for, get in contact with Pastor Sutton, Beth Purdy or Darlene Drummond.

PRAYER CONCENRS & UPDATES

Dianne Weaver is at Caretell Inn

Diane Coleman is at Vicinia Gardens

Delores Smith is at Caretel Inn

Drop them a note to remind them they are in our thoughts and prayers.

( Debby Trevillian's Grandson) MMV4 Godwin, Alexander R. Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN 69 Unit 100236 Box 4164 FBO AE 09532

(Bill & Pat Peterson's Grandchildren) Josephina Armstrong US Centcom C C J2-C, Unit 61263 APO, AE 09309-1263

Jacob Armstrong 64 ERQ S/CSAR APO, AE 09347

January 8 – Bible Study resumes – 6:30 pm at Halsey

January 9 – Trustees 6:30 pm / Ad Board 7 pm

January 12 – Concert & Dinner to Benefit.....THE SOUTH FLINT SOUP KITCHEN

An afternoon of FUN, MUSIC, FELLOWSHIP and DINNERDonations will be accepted.

3 pmat 3410 Fenton Rd., Flint

Sponsored by Grand Blanc UMC

Music by Common Grace

January 16 – United Methodist Women – 6 pm

January 18 – MOVIE Night at South Mundy – 6 pm

PLEASE submit newsletter items to Marie atcoaw8@comcast.net

by the 20th of the month.

Would YOU like to sing in the CHOIRor RING A BELL?

See Bonnie or give her a call@ 248-634-5807 or 810-845-1208.

1 – Delores Smith

3 – Liam Briggs

6 – Marian Martin

9 – Kris Wood

Dave Makela

26 – Christopher Wood

28 – Brittany Belchick

31 – Stacy Makela

Bells Resume Tuesday, FEB 4th 6 pm

Choir Resumes Tuesday, January 21st 7 pm

For every little and BIG thing was done to make ourHalsey Christmas Celebrations so special...

we THANK YOU.....there were decorations, music, skits, snacks, lights, sound, candles, sweets, treats, costumes, messages and sharing.....each piece was apart of the puzzle that completes the beauty of what we have at Halsey! God Bless you ALL.

Isabella Relyea PSC 37 Box 5023, APO, AE 09459-0051