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Vision: Connect with God, Grow in Faith Together, Serve Others

1200 Atlantic St. Milford, MI 48381

(248) 684-2798 FAX (248) 684-9585

Office Email: churchoffice@milfordumc.net

July 2018 Newsletter

Pastor’s Column: Doug’s Discoveries

Upcoming Events

Sunday, July 1 ASP Sunday/Holy Communion

Sunday, July 8

Hymn Sing

Sunday, July 15 Servant Leader Recognition

Saturday, July 21

3rd Saturday Worship, 5pm

Sunday, July 22 VBS Kickoff/Octogenarian

Celebration

July 23-27 Vacation Bible School

6:00-8:00 pm (see page 1 & 2 for addition

information)

Sunday, July 29 Vacation Bible School

Celebration

I’ve discovered that Vacation Bible School is not just for

children and youth this year! We are offering an evening

VBS, July 23-27, with supper available each night, starting

at 5:15 p.m. and serving until 6:00 p.m. The Children’s program runs

from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., and the adult class runs from 6:30 p.m. to

7:45 p.m., led by Rev. Bryant Anderson and myself. Bryant is the pastor

at Milford Presbyterian Church.

We are leading an adult class called, “Way of Life.” It is a video-based

discussion of another book by Brian D. McLaren, “The Great Spiritual

Migration.” The study will explore “how shifting away from an outdated

system of beliefs to a new way of life based on love can lead to new, more

redemptive communities and practices. McLaren challenges participants

to focus less on doctrine, more on new ways of reading Scripture, and

ultimately on love as manifested in the life of Jesus.”

Join us for supper and the excitement of children’s ministry, or join us for

supper and in this engaging adult study and discussion. Contact the

church office to request a participant book for a suggested donation of

$10.

Also, we’ll introduce the “Way of Life” Study during Saturday Church on

July 21 at 5pm. The location of that Saturday Church service is TBD: to

be determined. Stay tuned!

I love you all,

Pastor Doug

Help Wanted

Worship Leader/Music Director, part time

at Milford United Methodist Church

Experience leading music ministry preferred. Lead both traditional and

contemporary worship. Provide vision and direction to music program.

Complete job description at www.milfordumc.net. Please submit resume

to the church office, 1200 Atlantic St., Milford, MI 48381, or by email to

churchoffice@milfordumc.net.

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Our Deacon-Rev. Sherry

July 1 marks another milestone in our Journey to becoming one annual confer-ence in Michigan. On July 1st, the former districts of the Detroit and West Michi-gan conferences no longer exist and the new districts of the Michigan Confer-ence are fully functional. Our district is called the Heritage District and includes churches across the central southern part of the mitten. Our new District Super-intendent is the Rev. Elizabeth Hill. She is a good leader and I hope you all will get to meet her. (She and I were in a couple of seminary classes together.)

The Heritage District office is located at Westside UMC in Ann Arbor and the Administrative Assis-tant is Dar McGee, same person and location as our former district. It is exciting to be a part of this transition and creating a new conference that is more efficient and focused on our mission of creating disciples for Jesus Christ. Blessings to all from the beautiful, sunny, and peaceful shores of Mullett Lake where I am enjoying some family and respite time. - Rev. Sherry P.S. It’s not too late for camp!

Vacation Bible School

6:00 p.m.— 8:00 p.m.

July 23 - 27

Join us each EVENING, Monday through Friday, July 23-27, 2018, for our 2018 Vacation Bible

School, “Rolling River Rampage.”

Program for Preschool through 5th Grade, older youth encouraged to serve as helpers.

Adult Bible School offered 6:30pm to 7:45pm called “Way of Life” (see Doug’s Discoveries on page

1 for more information)

Join us for supper each night 5:15pm—6:00pm.

To volunteer: please use the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0549a9ad292-

2018 or call the church office.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN:

To register students: use the following link: https://rrr.cokesburyvbs.com/

milfordpc or call the church office.

This is a joint “adventure” being held at MUMC, in cooperation with MUMC,

Milford Presbyterian Church and St. George’s Episcopal Church.

- Pastor Doug, 2018 VBS Coordinator, 248-684-2798

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Trustee News

Have you noticed that the church bell is ringing again? Time, and Mother Nature have taken its toll on the bell, so the Verdin Bell Company was contracted to revive it. A technician from the Grand Rapids area arrived two weeks ago and determined that the controls were okay, but the bell (which is 26 feet above ground level) needed some minor repair work. In less than an hour (on a tall scissors lift he had it working again. He revealed that the bell (which is excellent quality) was installed by his brother back in 1999 when the church expansion was in progress. This bell was moved from the original Methodist Church on Union Street in 1967 and is now ready for many more years of service. Phil Harris Church Trustee

Please Consider

Delivering Meals on Wheels

Please consider delivering Meals on Wheels. It’s easy and gratifying!

Every five weeks MUMC supplies drivers for Meals on Wheels Delivery in the Milford area. The route has 20-

25 meals to deliver and takes about 2 hours. Meals are picked up at the Milford Senior Center at 10am. A

print out of the deliveries and a map are supplied.

The clients are very appreciative of the delivered meals. Besides the meal delivery, this also provides a daily

check that the clients are “OK.” Those who deliver meals find it to be a rewarding experience.

If you have any questions about Meals on Wheels or are willing to be added to the list of Meals on Wheels

drivers at MUMC, please let me know.

Dave Ebert, MUMC Meals on Wheels Coordinator, debert1230@comcast.net

Please: consider volunteering! Drivers Needed

Interested in Church Membership?

A new orientation will begin on July 22 at 11:15 a.m. Please speak with the clergy or register with the

church office.

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The Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church

The Michigan Conference, officially being founded on January 1, 2019, is the new organization

formed from the Detroit Annual Conference and the West Michigan Annual Conference. The

Michigan Conference represents more than 840 local churches and over 130,000 members

throughout Michigan. The mission of the conference is to, "Create Disciples of Jesus Christ for

the Transformation of the World" and will be achieved by equipping the local church with Christ Centered

Mission and Ministry, Bold and Effective Leaders, and Vibrant Congregations.

United Methodist Church Policy on Human Sexuality

Our denomination sets policy at a General Conference, normally every four years. A special General

Conference has been called for February 23-26, 2019, in St. Louis, MO, to address questions about the

church and human sexuality.

Each congregation sends members to annual conference. Each annual conference elects General

Conference delegates. The number of delegates is based on the number of church members in each

conference. There will be 864 delegates at the special General Conference in St. Louis, representing annual

conferences from around the world.

At the 2016 General Conference, the delegates could not agree on related legislation, so they asked the

Council of Bishops to recommend a way forward. The bishops formed The Commission on the Way Forward,

a group with diverse views, to pray together, study options together, and make a recommendation to the

Council of Bishops. They asked the church to be in prayer as we navigate this issue that is so often divisive.

The Commission on the Way Forward recommended a plan called The One Church Plan. It would leave

questions of LGBTQ clergy up to annual conferences and same-gender marriage up to local churches.

In May, 2018, a majority of United Methodist bishops endorsed the One Church Plan. That endorsement

does not change church policy. It does not become denominational policy unless approved by vote of the

General Conference.

In May and June, 2018, some annual conferences voted on related resolutions. These annual conference

resolutions are also nonbinding. They express the majority opinion of a particular annual conference, but they

don’t change church law. Some annual conferences endorsed The One Church Plan. Others called for

stronger enforcement of the denomination’s current prohibitions against same-gender weddings and “self-

avowed practicing” gay clergy.

From July, 2018, until February, 2019, there will be opportunities for prayer and discussion around these

policy decisions. Our bishop will host information and discussion forums, and in the fall of 2018, I plan to offer

similar opportunities for our congregation.

In February, 2019, decisions about the denomination’s policy will be made by vote of the 864 lay and clergy

delegates at the Special General Conference in St. Louis.

- Pastor Doug

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Stephen Ministry

Are You Stressed? Discouraged? Feeling Down?

You don’t have to go through difficult times alone. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to

provide you with confidential, one-to-one, Christian care and support to help you get

through a tough time. So don’t keep it all inside and struggle alone. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care.

To find out more about Stephen Ministry, talk with one of the Stephen Leaders: Linda Fraser 248-685-9308

or Pat Loder 248-396-4391

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Shawls and throws are made with love and prayers and are available to whoever needs one. If you

or someone you know would benefit from being wrapped and/or covered in prayer and reminded of

God's unfailing love, please let me know. Thank you! Sally Schiemann 248-408-1532.

Stitching for Others

Beautiful prayer quilts are made by this wonderful fellowship group. The group meets on

Wednesdays from 10am to 4pm. All are invited to come and help. There is a job for everyone! No

experience necessary. Needed: knitters, crocheters, sewers, cutters, ironers, etc. For more

information call Thesia Wolf, 248-310-8798

Africa University Latest News

AU, our United Methodist university in Zimbabwe, thanked us for giving 100% of our apportioned share

toward the support of their mission in 2017.

A graduate of AU is now the leader of The United Methodist Church in Burundi. The east Africa nation has

been highly divided, and so was the church, with two leaders of opposing factions. A reconciliation team has

worked with the two factions, and both sides have affirmed the newly elected leader, Rev. Jean Ntahoturi.

We pray the uniting of the church may be part of the healing of the nation.

The Baltimore Washington Conference recently raised $330,000 for Africa University to begin a sports

complex on the AU campus, starting with an outdoor swimming pool. Construction began in March, 2018.

Retirement of Our Missionaries

For many years Milford United Methodist Church has supported the missionary efforts of Ut Van and Karen

Vo To, who served in Vietnam, and Daniel and Rachel Gabler who served in Africa. After many years of

serving as missionaries both couples have decided to retire at this time. Both couples have served with love

and compassion giving of their time and talent.

Over the years they have visited us here at MUMC and shared their stories, their trials and their triumphs.

We join with the many other churches that supported their efforts, and wish them the best in their new

“civilian” life and God’s continued blessings.

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Join us for our Saturday Service

Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month for our monthly Saturday Worship Service. Invite friends, family, neighbors! The service, lead by Pastor Doug, is contemporary and casual. It is held in Fellowship Hall or other relaxed settings. On July 21,

Pastor Doug will introduce “Way of Life,” a study based upon Brian D. McLaren’s book, “The Great Spiritual Migration.” Participant books are available from the church office for a suggested donation of $10.

Mission Opportunities (call contact persons for more information)

UMCOR Early Responders Training: Contact Emil Tonello 248-770-9103 Training for disaster relief workers.

Meet Up and Eat Up: June13 thru August 31 Contact Katy Weeks at 248-624-2337 Summer program serving lunch to Children at Commerce Meadows Mobile Home Park Monday thru Friday.

Cass Community Service Lunch: Saturday, Contact Carla Gorton 248-563-0819 October 13, 9am to 1pm Serving lunch to the Homeless.

Deliver Meals on Wheels: Ongoing Contact Dave Ebert at 248-684-1151 Every 5 weeks MUMC provides drivers for Meals on Wheels program.

July 21

Second Sunday Family and Friends Activities

The Children’s Ministry Team has planned a schedule of fun for you! Most activities

are right after the 10am Sunday worship service. We hope you will bring your

family, friends and neighbors to join us!

July 8 - Mini Golf at Holden’s*

*Alternate plans will be made in case of inclement weather.

To Register or Ask Questions about the Family and Friends Activities,

please contact Kecia McKane, 248-396-0384.

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Contact John Heidt:

Cell Phone: 586.747.3802 or by email at Jheidt@ssoe.com

Hartland Glen is located at 12400 Highland Road, Hartland Michigan

48353. Visit Hartlandglen.com for more info.

MUMC ASP

Golf Outing

Come out and support ASP while enjoying fellowship and

golf at Hartland Glen. This wonderful 4 person Scramble is

open to any and all Golfers. There will be great prizes, food

and drinks all day so make sure you sign up quickly before

all spots are filled!

18 holes of Scramble golf $55 (Includes a $20 donation to

ASP)

Outing Date: Saturday July 14th 2018

Time: Shotgun start at 9 AM. Please show up a half hour

early to check in.

Hotdog, chips at the turn and Burgers after!

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United Methodist Women

July Schedule

July 29– UMW members serve as Ushers & Greeters

Upcoming Men's Club Activities

Men's Club Meeting and Social Hour at 8:00 am on the 2nd Saturday of most months of the year. We’d love to have you join us!

July 7 Sat Men's BBQ at MUMC

July 14 Sat Golf Outing See Men's Activity Board for further information

Aug 5 Sun Church Picnic

Aug 10-12 Fri-Sun Church Lemonade/Roasted Corn Stand at Milford Memories

Sept 23 Sun Men’s Ministry Sunday

Now Open!

Summer Camp Registration

visit:

www.milfordfriends.com

United Methodist Women Rummage Sale

A B I G thank you to all who helped, in any way, at the United Methodist Women’s Rummage Sale in May. There was a great selection of items for the shoppers and we still had plenty remaining to have Purple Heart and Right to Life pick up. Thanks for all the fantastic help setting up, packing, tearing down and putting everything back to normal for Sunday. At this time, the grand total received is $2,938.05. Ten percent of that is given back to the church. The remaining is given to the many missions that the UMW support locally and worldwide. Blessings to you all.

Linda Sturgeon

A Thank YOU Note for “The Church Has Left the Building”

(A special day of outreach we gave on Sunday, May 20)

“Dear MUMC:

The Oak Grove Cemetery Fund of Milford thanks you for all the planting of the flowers!” - Thesia Wolf

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Carl’s Trivia and Nostalgia, July 2018 (Answers at bottom of page)

1. What song do we identify with New Year’s Eve?

2. A tapir is a candle, a type of dancer, or an animal?

3. How does a deck hand say, “Yes.”

4. What is sweetened chicle?

5. Who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 2016?

6. What is the most common hobby for dogs?

7. Note on a Door: Out to lunch; if not back by 5:00. Out to dinner also.

8. Marco Polo Airport is located in which city?

9. Which is colder, the North Pole or the South Pole?

Who What When Where Why by Carl Hawkinson

(This month about Carl himself!)

Who: I was the only child born to my parents, and I was a spoiled brat. I love being a member of MUMC. I

have 5 kids, 10 grandkids, and one Great due in July! On July 10, Carol and I will celebrate our 25th wedding

anniversary.

What: was my favorite 50’s, 60’s tune? Hound Dog. Favorite car: ’57 Chevy.

When: I was born in Detroit in 1942 at Mt. Carmel Hospital.

Where: I grew up in Detroit at Collingwood and 12th. I worked at Chrysler, Downtown Hudson’s, Massey

Ferguson, Suburban Honda, was a radio deejay and a regular deejay for 29 years. When I was 16, I was on

TV channel 7, on seven episodes of a program called Youth Bureau, about teenagers getting into trouble. I

re-enacted cases, and some people thought I was a troubled youth, but I was only acting!

Why: To have fun, I used to drag race on Woodward, then go over to Edgewater Park. For more fun I’d go

over to Boblo Park in Canada.

VCI Prayer Team

Thank you to those who are serving on the VCI Prayer

Team: Captain Barb Harris, JoeAnn Pliska and Sue

Shove. Let us all be partners with them in praying for

our church and our readiness for the future God has for

us, and a readiness to live into fresh ways of loving God

and neighbor… a readiness to change in order to fulfill

God’s call upon us.

Visitation Ministry

A new Visitation Ministry is being started within the

church. We will need help from the congregation to

make us aware of people who would benefit from

visits. You may reach me by phone or text at 248-

431-0040 or by email at donandjoan@aol.com.

- Joan Wilson

Answers to Trivia (above) 1. Auld Lang Syne 2. Animal 3. Aye 4. Chewing Gum 5. Bob Dylan 6. Collecting fleas

8. Venice, Italy 9. South Pole

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Members in College: Lane Andrews, David Bonhard, Alexandra Craig, Mitchell Craig, Audrey Fisher, Katie Loder, Grant Marquart, Cole McKane, Breanna Miller, Luke Olari, Katja Olari, Marshall Rittenger, Jessica Rockwell, Mike Rockwell, Audrey Shoberg, Brendan Shove, Dana Shove, Ieasha Shufflebarger, Kayla Shufflebarger, Nathan Smith, Sarah Smith, Ben Weeks, Evelyn Rose Whitlock, and Lauren Whitlock. Other church members in postsecondary

education? Please notify the church office.

New Prayers: Mike Bassett, Formation of Community Groups (small groups for study and

fellowship) and new Ministry Teams in the church.

Continuing Prayers: Julie Griffith, Patty Harvey, Lois Heer, Margaret Leibler, Nancy London,

Ross & Cathy Rhue, Karen Slevoski, Saturday Church, Rebecca Uribe, New Sawtrol UMC

(sister church, Liberia)

Prayer Quilt: When a prayer quilt is displayed in the sanctuary, please take a moment to tie a

knot and pray for the recipient.

**Newsletter Deadline**

The Deadline for the August newsletter is July 15th

Those in the Military: Capt. Johnathon Seeley, USMC, Middle East; Lt. Col. Eric Harris, Japan; Lt. Col. Andy Apsey, Air Force. Others deployed? Please notify the church office. Thank you all for your service!!

From Cass Community Social Services:

Tiny Homes Progressive

The Tiny Homes Community will once again host a progressive tour as they show off the 6 newest

homes before residents move in.

Tours will take place August 30th and 31st and September 1st and 2nd. The cost is $75.00 per individual. A second person can be included on the same ticket for an additional $25. The fee

includes a progressive meal featuring Cass Catering chef Matt Prentice, one of Cass Community Publishing House's 4 available titles including Tiny Homes in a Big City by Rev. Faith Fowler, and a

donation to the Tiny Homes project. To reserve your time, please visit our website www.casscommunity.org.

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July 2018 Sermon Themes and Worship Features

July 1 ASP Sunday/Holy Communion Youth Mission Team reports on their mission to the Appalachia Area July 8 Hymn Sing (Pick a Favorite) Matthew 9:37,38 Found People Find People Faith Interview: Jessica Harris July 15 Servant Leader Recognition John 4:23,24 Worship is a Lifestyle July 22 VBS Kickoff/Octogenarian Celebration Luke 10:38-42 Way of Life July 29 Vacation Bible School Celebration Rolling River Rampage: Experience the Ride of a Lifetime with God

Kelley’s Korner

Envy…not a fruit of the Spirit and certainly not good for my soul.

I must confess that I am feeling just a tinge envious as I write this article.

My husband just informed me that he may be travelling to Australia two different times over the next year in addition to a trip to Singapore.

Visiting Australia is on my bucket list and has been since the Crocodile Dundee movies came out way back when…

I am excited for him as this is a definite continuation of a project he is working on for Jaguar/Land Rover and means they like what he is doing on this project and as a small business owner, that is meaningful.

So, just pray for my soul….ok? And that maybe I can join him on one of those trips….

Thanks! You all are the BEST!

Happy Summer!

Kelley

JULY 1 Greeter: Linda Lutz Ushers: Julius Glinter, John Robinson, Al Worrell, Linda Fraser Liturgist: ASP Counters: Juanita Rogers Children’s Church: Katie Thompson JULY 8 Greeter: Ray Michaels Ushers: Doug Radeka, Ray Michaels, Jeff

Motschenbacher, Chris Smith

Liturgist: Gary Herwick Counters: Scott & Vicki Smith Children’s Church: Katie Thompson JULY 15 Greeter: Lance Oberg Ushers: Roger Clemens, Lance Oberg, Ron Opfer, Carla Gorton Liturgist: Barb Harris Counters: TBD Children’s Church: Brian & Heather Stevens JULY 22 Greeter: Al Worrell Ushers: Jan/Bob, Regina Olari, Carl Hawkinson Liturgist: Lance Oberg Counters: Bette Knedgen & Deb Bonnewell Children’s Church: Barb Harris JULY 29 Greeters: UMW Ushers: UMW Liturgist: Judy Culbertson Counters: TBD Children’s Church: Regina Olari

Noisy Offering: Cass Community Support Fellowship Hour Hosts: CMT/Funeral Dinner

Ministers– All members of the church

Pastor– Rev. Douglas J. McMunn

Deacon- Rev. Sherry Foster

Worship Leader/Music Director- __________

Nursery Care Director– Audine Morris

Friends Preschool Director-Robin Fletcher

Office Manager-Kelley Cerny

Custodian-Margie Butson

Maintenance-Tim Bonnewell