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June 2018

Nursing Home Worship

We conduct the worship service on Sunday, June 10, 2 pm at Tendercare. Come and bring the joy of the Lord to our friends!

Annual Salad Social

Join the members and friends of the Community Church for the Annual Salad Social in the

church dining room on Friday, June 29th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A time of fun,

delicious salads will be provided by the ladies of the Community Church for an $8.00

donation at the door. Join in for lunch and fellowship!

The chairwomen of the committee will be calling the women of the church to ask for

kitchen help and salad donations. If you are not called, please consider donating a salad

and/or volunteering your time for this special event.

Sunday, June 10th we will recognize the recipients of this year’s scholarship awards. Refreshments will be served at coffee hour in honor of these students.

Annual Church Picnic

Our church picnic is an event you don’t want to miss! Coming Wednesday, August 8th, join everyone for fellowship, food, fun, and the Salt City Dixie Jazz Band for entertainment. Mark your calendar, or put an appointment into your smartphone calendar now, so you don’t double-book the date: August 8th starting at 4 pm.

Invite guests! The more the merrier. If you need a ride, we’ll have volunteers available. Call the church office, 843-9275, to make arrangements. We have the picnic shelter at Sutton’s Landing reserved, so this is a rain-or-shine picnic.

Thank you, John Clement, for 16 years of service to the Lord and leading our music program. You have been a blessing to the

choir, bell choir, and our entire congregation.

We wish you well as you do all those things

you have always wanted to do, but never had the time. Hit ‘em straight down the fairway too!

Join us after worship on June 3rd for a brief celebration of John’s service to our church.

God’s Blessings- Community Church

Thank You, John Clement!

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Encouraging Words!

Please take a minute and read Philippians 4:4-9 and, if

you have time, read all four chapters of this short encouraging letter.

Paul is writing (from a prison in Rome) to the churches in Philippi, asking them to stay steadfast in their faith and to stay united in their purpose (the purpose being Jesus Christ and His Gospel). Paul thanks them, encourages them, and reminds them of what it means to live in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Paul is writing to exhort, that is to spur on, and to encourage the faithful in Philippi. He’s reminding them that they have been saved through Jesus’ sacrifice and to put their confidence in Him, and not their own flesh or their own ability to obey the law of Jewish ritual. We can’t please God through ritual, but we can worship, honor, and please God through our lives and our efforts spent on sharing our lives with others and helping the poor.

Paul writes from the heart – he really has a love for the people of Philippi and he encourages them to be in proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus (Philippians 1:14). He tells them they will face rejection, but that is okay;

(Philippians 1:27). Think about this in light of where Paul is writing this letter from. He himself is being imprisoned for his faith, for his proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus. He is saying to us: Stop worrying about things, stop quarrelling about things – God has our back. Look at each other and other people and look out for their interest first – consider other people’s interest above your

own. Be humble in the Lord – as a church follow my advice says Paul. Don’t give up, don’t quarrel amongst yourselves, stay the course and remember your purpose – the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

He tells us to rejoice (Philippians 4:4), Rejoice in the Lord always! Paul is rejoicing and he is in chains – think about that – we can rejoice in every circumstance. That only happens though when we are constantly seeking the peace of Jesus Christ.

What a blessing words like this can be in the most difficult of times. “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7) I’ve experienced this peace personally in some of the most difficult times in life – when loved ones were dying, jobs lost, children very sick, uncertainty in family, life, and the church, and even God keeping me humble in the best times of life.

God wants us to live in this peace always. Paul says in verse 8 of chapter 4 to think about these praiseworthy things and then everything you’ve learned and seen from him (Paul) and from Jesus Christ – then put it into practice. When this happens, the peace of God will be with you.

Please take time to read these words and think about them – talk with your prayer partners about them – then let us apply these words to our lives!

Grace, Peace, and Encouragement from the Word of God!

Pastor Brett

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June 2018

Date Attendance

Count General Fund

Collection

April 29 58 $4,273.00

May 6 68 $3,775.00

May 13 66 $2,823.00

May 20 58 $1,719.00

May 27 55 $2,110.11

Monthly Update

JUNE

Scholarship / Graduation Sunday, June 10

Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17

CWF Salad Social, June 29, 11 am - 1 pm

JULY

Church office closed Wednesday, July 4

AUGUST

Annual Church Picnic at Sutton’s Landing,

Wednesday, August 8, 4 pm

NOVEMBER

Thanksgiving Dinner, November 7

Council Highlights for May 2018

Correspondence was received with a funeral

request for Robert Claflin to be held at

Community Church Saturday, May 26th.

Pastor Brett will officiate.

Finance report: April Deposits -- $18,021.05; Year-to-Date

Deposits – $56,149.16; Year-to-Date Expenses --

$62,881.96; General Fund balance -- $18,808.79

Questions were raised regarding by Elders regarding to

progress on the sanctuary lighting system. Questions were

also raised regarding the narthex carpet, and the air

conditioning as all money has been raised through the

capital campaign. Request for Salad Social by CWF was

noted and that Cheri will be cleaning the carpet prior to

that event was also noted.

Judy Bach highlighted the annual church picnic is scheduled

for August 8th at Sutton’s Landing, and that the Salt City

Dixie/Jazz Band would be providing entertainment for that

event.

Currently, job descriptions are being completed for the

Music Director/Accompanist positions and an

advertisement for both should be placed within 2 weeks.

Ruthann Kyle will be serving as accompanist until an

accompanist is hired. Kathy Spalding is working on the

summer special music schedule and finding substitutes for

the time Ruthann is out of town

Nominating Committee needs to meet to fill position due to

Tom Lane’s resignation.

Janet VanEpps proposed a five minute guest question and

answer period be added to the end of the agenda – by

consensus it was agreed to add this to the agenda.

There was follow up discussion related to the Special

Council Meeting held on May 8th. Elder’s retreats will be

held May 23rd (Pastor Brett & Kathy’s home), May 30th

(Tonda Cadey’s home), June 6th (Dar & Dave Carpenter’s

home), and June 13th (Judy Bach’s home).

Date of Next Meeting: Wednesday June 20th @ 6pm.

Joyfully Submitted,

Pastor Brett, filling in for Ruthann Kyle

Worship Leaders for June:

June 3 Denise Sherman

June 10 Steve Iteen

June 17 Diane Swathwood

June 24 Maralyn Gable

Serving Communion June 3 (Pews):

Ed Hallin, Patty Otto

Tom Lane, John Stapleton

Teri Nedderman

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June 2018

June 3: “Survival then Revival” Numbers 11:24-30 and Acts 2:42-37

June 10: “Obedience and Trust” Ezra 3:8-13 and Haggai 2:1-9

June 17: Pastor on Vacation (Donna Rick speaking)

June 24: “Philippians: A Christian Overview” 1 Corinthians 1:10-19 and Philippians 1:12-24

Leshia Beltz June 10

Van Burmeister June 11

Helen Geil June 13

Les & Susan Johnson June 9

Bruce & Ruth Fletcher June 10

Wayne & Ronnie Buskirk June 11

Van & Sally Burmeister June 17

Ray & Joanne Cummins June 23

Richard & Virginia Underwood June 23

Don & Katie Peterson June 25

Harry & Shirley Laude June 27

Sermon Titles and

Scriptures for

June 2018

2018 Communion Schedule

June 3 Pews

July 1 Intinction

August 5 Pews

September 2 Intinction

October 7 Pews

November 4 All Saints Sunday Intinction

November 25 Christ the King Sunday Pews

December 2 Intinction

December 24 Christmas Eve Intinction

The sincere

sympathy of

Community

Church is

extended to John Grech and family

whose wife, Marilyn Grech, passed on

April 25.

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Two very familiar faces at our worship services and Diane and Dave Swathwood – always a smiling, friendly greeting from both. Dave often opens one of the church front doors when we arrive

and Diane ushers us to our pew seats.

Did you know that Diane and Dave were high school sweethearts? They started dating as Juniors in high school at the prom. Both were born and raised in Grand Ledge, Michigan, and they both came from families of five children. Dave and Diane are both the eldest children of their families.

For the first three years of their marriage, Dave served in the U.S. Navy. His first job after that was for a vending company. He then became a meat cutter and was promoted to management when they moved to Ludington. After that, he worked in maintenance at Oakview Medical Facility, and was the supervisor at the time of his retirement. He continues to serve on the Department of Health and Human Services board. Diane’s career was mostly in accounting, and she retired from Mason County Road Commission.

The Swathwoods raised three children – two married daughters and husbands: Denise and Jay Sherman, and Janet and Rodney Davis. Their son, Bobby, left this earth to be with Jesus when he was just 10 years old.

Their grandchildren are Courtney Sherman, Justin Sherman, Dr. Meghan and Dr. Tyson

Austin, Jacob Bentz, and Blake Bentz. Also, they have a great-grandson, Abe Austin.

Dave and Diane have been attending Community Church for about 37 years. As they started “church shopping” in Ludington (they were Methodists), they found Community Church to be so friendly and they felt so comfortable, that they stopped shopping and stayed! One of Diane’s retirement goals was to volunteer more at church, especially with the altar guild. David has served as a deacon and has been on the church council. Diane is currently a council Elder.

They share “custody” with a poodle named Truffles and enjoy visiting their grandchildren’s pets also.

Other interests of Dave and Diane include the America Legion, where Dave is the Financial Office and Membership Chairman, plus he serves on the Honor Guard. Both Diane and Dave are active in the Masons and Eastern Star. Diane enjoys the Ladies Tuesday Morning Bible Study and also the Emmaus Walk. Both like to be spectators at sports events, too.

Favorite Bible Scriptures are John 14:2 – “In my Father’s house are many mansions – if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?” and John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son that whoever liveth and believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.”

Thanks Dave and Diane for all you do for our church and our church family!

Getting to Know You, Getting to Know All About You

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June 2018

PRAYER NEEDS

IMMEDIATE PRAYER NEEDS Thelma Bowden, health

Brad, friend of Mike Petersen Linda Kenney, health

Jack Burns and wife plus children, health

OUR MISSIONARIES Daryl and Leshia Beltz

Jim and Yuri Cerminaro Tony and Connie Johnson

Dean and Debbie Lundberg

ON-GOING Marian Jarvi, health

Danielle Yeager, cancer Dennis and Marla Grams, health

Jim Gable, health and healing Ray Cummins, health Roger Johnson, health

Judy d’Anton, continuing recovery, Dave Swathwood’s sister

Barbara Olmstead Peters, multiple sclerosis Chuck Oleniczak, health Harold Figgins, health

Daniel Williams, health, Sandi Steckel’s cousin Sherrie Sanders, health

Eric Lund, recovery - double arm transplant

NURSING HOME RESIDENTS Autumn Winds - Marylyn Brown Willowbrook - Thelma Bowden

MediLodge - Sherry Johnson Oakview - Gary Miller, Barbara Johnson, Mary Carlson, Sue Sabin, Lynn Olmstead

Nursing Home Addresses: Autumn Winds AFC, 676 N Stiles Rd, Scottville

Willowbrook, 2023 W US 10, Scottville Oakview, 1001 Diana St, Lud.

MediLodge, 1000 E Tinkham Ave, Lud.

All persons placed on the prayer list will remain there for a period of two weeks. If you have a prayer need

that you would like to have the members of the prayer chain pray for, please activate the prayer chain by

calling Janet VanEpps at 843-3122.

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June 2018

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

May 27

Worship, 9:30 am

May 28

May 29 Quilters 9am-6pm Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am Community Table 4:30-6pm Boy Scouts 7pm

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31 Crossroads Folding 10 am Bulletin Volunteers 10am

June 1 June 2

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Worship with

Communion, 9:30

am

4 CWF, 9:30 am

5 Quilters 9am-6pm Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am Community Table 4:30-6pm Boy Scouts 7pm

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10 Worship, 9:30 am

Scholarship

Sunday

11 12 Quilters 9am-6pm Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am Community Table 4:30-6pm Boy Scouts 7pm

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Crossroads Deadline Council, 6 pm


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Worship, 9:30 am

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28 Crossroads Folding 10 am Bulletin Volunteers 10am

29 Salad Social 11 am - 1 pm

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June 2018

CROSSROADS

June 2018

Community Church

109 N. Harrison St.

Ludington, MI 49431

Phone: 231-843-9275

[email protected]

www.commch.com

Traditionally

CONGREGATIONAL /PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH STAFF

Pastor Rev. Brett Spalding

Music Director W. John Clement Membership/Financial Secretary Lisa Dains

Custodian Cheri Welch Office Hours: Monday through Thursday

Council of Ministries

3 Year Term, ending 12/31/2020

Jack Thiel

Teri Nedderman

Judy Bach


Darlene Carpenter

Maralyn Gable

Diane Swathwood

Lorrie McKay


Tonda Cadey

Ruthann Kyle

Don McKay

Janet VanEpps

2018 Council of Ministries Officers

Moderator – Maralyn Gable

Vice Moderator – Don McKay

Treasurer – Donna Hallin

Secretary – Ruthann Kyle

Nominating Committee

Congregational Members

Donna Lee Collins

Patti Otto

Judy Thiel

Scholarship Committee

Mike Peterson

Carol Cooper

Terry Grams

Maralyn Gable – current

moderator

Steve Iteen – previous moderator

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