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Church Staff
Rev. Won D. Kim Lead Pastor [email protected]
Eric Carlson Youth & Family Director [email protected]
Shauna Weil Administrative Assistant Bell Notes Editor [email protected]
Jeannine Page-Tear Membership Secretary
Stan Koon Custodian [email protected]
Church Leaders
Church Board—Kevin Harlow Finance—Jeff Bennett Board of Trustees— Tom Haiderer
Staff Parish Relations— Jerry Warner
Worship—Mark Schulte Congregational Care Team— Caren Huizenga
Marketing & Invitation—— Bill Gibbs & Kevin Harlow
Bell NotesBell NotesBell Notes
- The Newsletter of Goodrich UMC AUGUST 2015
Bell Notes Bell Notes
In 2006, the Family Life Center was built. This wonderful building
has been the host location for innumerable events, such as…
Ministries/Outreach D.O.G. night Boy/Girl/Cub Scouts Volleyball (Drop-In) Basketball (Drop-In) Sunday School MYF Pasties Blood Drive Rummage Sale Seder Meal Pie Auction Concerts VBS 30-hour famine Potlucks UMM/UMW Voting
Rental Groups Piano Lessons Hometeam II Home school Receptions Goodrich Ballers Basketball U-12 Soccer Mid-Michigan Therapy Dogs Alcoholics Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous
After a down payment on the initial cost of $2.1 million, a loan of $1.6 million was secured with Oxford Bank at a rate of 6.5%. Our original monthly payment
Breakin’ A Million Potluck—Join In The Church-wide Celebration
was $12,020. Of this, approximately $3,300 was applied toward principle, with the rest going toward interest. In 2011, we refinanced with Oxford Bank at a rate of 5.0%. This brought our monthly mortgage payment down to $10,632. Currently, each payment applies $6,385 toward principle with the rest going towards interest. We will refinance again in early 2016. On August 9th, the Finance Committee will host a traditional potluck in the FLC from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM to commemorate the FLC principle balance going below $1 million. This is still a lot of money, but we on the Finance Committee, feel it is cause for celebration! Remember, each payment applies a slightly larger portion towards the principle than the last. If we pay just our mortgage payment, the building will be paid off in 2026. Any additional payments could shorten this time period.
Please plan on joining us in this celebration, and bring a dish to pass. We will be providing hot dogs, buns, Coney chili, condiments, beverages, and table service. We will need sides, salads and desserts. Thank you.
Agape, John M. Martin GUMC Finance Committee
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August Birthdays
4 Mark Sinclair 5 Dee Ann Porter 6 Crystal Eddy 6 John Page-Tear 8 Caren Huizenga 8 Jean Kipp 9 Megan Burny 9 Rebekah Samuelson 10 Adrienne Densham 11 Eric Moe 12 Barbara Horton 13 Corbin Noll 14 Brent Blackburn 14 Houston Burnett 15 Emily Lawrence 15 Marie Schulte 16 Lynn Kendrick 18 Mitch Plant Nancy Provost 18 Derek Warner 18 DiAnne Weishaupt 19 Crystal Garrido 20 Jackie Hamilton 20 Jenna Moe 21 Dale Herman 22 Nancy Tenniswood 23 Brenda Cadarette 23 Tom Haiderer 23 Greg Pallay 24 Linda Compeau 24 David Lustig 25 Tanner Cadarette 25 Ronald Duby 27 Larry Compeau 27 Bonnie Martin 28 Mark Stump 28 Mary Webb 29 P.J. Wallace
Anniversaries 3 Gerald & Lynn Kendrick 6 Tim & Janet Bohlen 6 Dan & Shauna Weil 10 Fritz & Lynda Wolff 12 Bill & Joan Kelly 17 Steve & Stacey Lawrence 22 Robert & Linda Merchberger 23 Frank & Caren Huizenga 25 Leon & June Shelley
Barbara Wilson - church member June Shelley - church member Jason Adair - Rob and Kathy Adair’s son Andy McMahon - Cory Duby’s friend Jacque Castleberry -Rich and Ruth Powers’ friend Charoltte Walls - Carolyn Walls’ sister Jean Kipp - church member Tom Rocha - Valerie Gibbs’ friend Leah Kish and family - Leslie Cicalo’s cousin Bill Hunt and family - Jeff Hunt’s brother Diane Spencer - Carol Dew’s sister Curtis Wood - Jessica Bohlen’s boss’s husband Shawn Fatherlee - Matt Bohlen’s aunt Ed Ulshafer - church member Craig Willson’s brother - Marcia Lewis’ friend Lana Youmans - Cindy Noll’s sister Mauti Family - Kelsey Martin’s co-worker's family Fritz Wolff - church member Tammy - Kathy Clees’ friend Janice Parker - Rich and Ruth Powers’ cousin Dennis Lakies - Revelee Lakies’ son Vicky Relitz - church member Jackie Hamilton - church member
Keith Rockafellow - Marcia Rockafellow’s son Tom Sutherland - Valerie Gibbs’ friend Kara Bono - Joy Rossman’s niece Sherry Adair - Rob Adair’s sister-in-law James Menear - PJ Wallace’s brother-in-law Michele Blair - Leslie Cicalo’s boss Mike Densham - Clint Densham’s father Celia Woodfield - Mitch & Patty Plant’s friend Nancy Gipson-Thornton - Carol Dew’s friend Elodia Rodriguez - Gail Johnson’s co-worker Mike Koslowski - Kelly Gill’s father Linda May - Carol Woodbridge’s friend Kristina Keene - DiAnne Weishaupt’s family Dan Overmoyer - Sheryl Hunt’s uncle John Skovranko - Kathy Clee’s father Peggy Parker - Velma Rossman’s relative Denise Jones - PJ Wallace’s sister Randy Walker - Jeff and Sheryl Hunt’s friend Elaine - Kathy Wilk’s friend John Wischmeier - Frank Huizenga’s friend Christine Adair - Kathy Adair’s daughter-in-law Sue Halsey - Gary and Jean Kipp’s daughter-in-law A.J. Deurloo - Mark Schulte’s friend
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Greeting in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ! It’s been a month since I’ve been appointed to our church and I want to thank everyone for the love and blessings that you’ve shown to our family. As I enter into the month of August, one of the top priorities in my prayer time is about the spiritual well-being of our church. How can I build our church into one that is spiritually abundant? How can I lead our church in a way that God wants us to go? How can our church be a blessing to others? The list goes on and on. But every morning I come to the Lord with these prayers, I sense that God is more interested in me than the church itself. Is God not interested in our Church? Not at all. 1 Corinthians 6:19 says “Do you not know that your bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own.” God is interested in you, who is the temple of the Holy Spirit. In Greek, church is described as ecclesia (ἐκκλησία ekklēsia), and this word is not simply referring to a building or institution, but it is more about the people that are called by God, the body of Christ. Therefore, you are the church. It’s not about “I am going to a Church” but it’s about “I am a Church!”
Please know that God is interested in you and He loves you – you are ultimately the Church of Jesus Christ. Therefore, I encourage everyone to take this holy burden. Jesus says to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24) Every single move, every word from our mouths, every act and deed, it all reflects how much we love God. The book of Acts is a short name for “the Acts of the Apostles”, it is a record of the early Christian church, and how the Holy Spirit works through God’s people. The book of Acts ends with chapter 28 but it’s now our turn to continue Acts 29. Let the Gospel of Michigan begin from where we are today. Please find anyone who is in need of our prayer, our support, and our help this month. Let them know God is with them, and He still cares for them. I believe that when we truly live as a church, the great work of God will happen in our life, our church, and our community. May the Lord be with us through this month as we proclaim, “Yes Lord, I am a Church” In Christ’s Love Your Servant, Won
Sunday School It’s hard to believe school as well as Sunday School will begin in a little over a month. That means school supplies are out and on sale. The Sunday School is looking for supplies to restock our cupboards for this year. We are in need of: glue sticks, Elmer’s glue, colored construction paper (all colors), scissors, finger paints, paper plates, cotton balls, craft sticks, washable markers, and yarn. Donated items can be placed in the Sunday School office. Thank you for your continued support.
Back To The Books Carriage Town Ministries is offering the opportunity to participate in Back to the Books again this year. The new school year is quickly approaching, and many children are going to start school without the necessary clothing and school supplies. You can make a difference for one of these children. For a donation of merely $45 to Carriage Town Ministries, they will be able to purchase the following items: a school uniform shirt, school uniform pants, shoes and socks, plus school supplies. Your donation should be sent to Carriage Town Ministries, PO Box 318, Flint MI 48501 and should be received by August 10. Please note on the check in the memo area: Back to the Books. A tax deductible receipt will be mailed to you. Last year, we did this ministry through our church and then sent all donations in. This year you can simply send it directly to Carriage
Helping Others Get
Ready For Fall
See Fall, Page 4
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Cedar Point On August 12, 2015 the teenagers and some willing adults will be heading to Cedar Point for a day of fun in the sun and rollercoasters. We will be leaving the church at 6:00 AM and returning by Midnight. The cost is $50 which includes park entry. Teens should bring $$ for 3 meals and any souvenirs they might want to bring home. We could still use some more adult drivers and chaperones in order to ensure that everyone has a safe and fun Cedar Point experience. Additionally, chaperones get their park ticket paid for and their gas covered. Please, ask yourself if God is calling you to drive, ride some rides, and enjoy the company of teenagers for a fun day this summer. These things do not happen without you, the church.
August 4 Mess Game Day - 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM August 11 Game Day—11:00 AM - 1:30 PM August 12 Cedar Point—6:00 AM - Midnight August 21-23 Weekend Getaway @ the Harlow Cabin September 3 Glowstick Pool Party - 8:00 - 11:00 PM Join in the summer fun if you can, we have a great time! If you need information or have any questions be sure to see Eric Carlson, the Youth and Family Director.
Fall Into Something New…9/13/15 I hate to be the first to suggest it, but Fall is around the corner. Fall inevitably means change, leaves, new experiences at school, and a change of pace around the church. We have experienced a lot of change already this year as a church, so why not change a little bit more. Sunday School In the Methodist Youth Fellowship will be splitting our group by grade during our Sunday School hour. This year we will have Junior High Schoolers (6-8) and High Schoolers (9-12) meeting in separate classrooms. In order to do this, we have had to gather, recruit, beg adults to share the love of Jesus with our teenagers. Sunday School is our youth ministry’s primary teaching time. We believe that throughout
Fall, cont. from Page 3 Town. If you have questions, feel free to contact Cindy at [email protected] or call 810-233-8787.
Another Way To Reach Out In Mission We will be collecting school supplies here at church that would be suitable for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. See Joy Rossman if you need ideas or call her at 810-636-2791. All items need to be at the church by Sunday, August 9. So watch for the bus box at church!
the years participating in Sunday school will both lay a faith foundation, while simultaneously encouraging growth and examination of one’s faith. We do this with not only teaching, but in a small group context we build our faith and share our lives. This is where you adults come in. Adults assume the role of small group leaders, building relationships and helping our students explore their faith, through sharing our lives together. Are you interested in being a part of something great that God is doing in our church? See Eric Carlson. Youth Group - Sunday Night Youth Group will kick off on September 13. We are adding another change to our Sunday Night Youth Group meeting. We are going to reduce our meeting time by a half hour. In the past we have met from 6:00 - 7:30. THIS YEAR we will meet from 6:00 - 7:00. It will be a packed hour of power!!
Youth: You Are Invited And Adult Helpers Are
Encouraged To Dive In To Help Out
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In 2013, the Pastie Committee was approached by Pastor Jeremy to see if we would be willing to sponsor sending youth to church camp. It was decided to sponsor two youth from our church and two from Bethel UMC in Flint. We budgeted $1600 for this purpose. The first year one youth from our church attended church camp. The second year (2014) one youth from our church and two youths from Bethel UMC attended camp. This year, we have six youth from
our church and 2 youth from Bethel UMC church attending United Methodist affiliated camps. The cost to send youth this year was $2030. The majority of the youth attended the Bay Shore camping experiences in Sebewaing, but one attended a Faith, Fun Arts camp and two went to United Methodist Camp and Retreat Centers. The Pastie Committee is pleased to be part of this ministry.
Super Days of Camping Made
Possible By The Pastie Crew
Dear Goodrich UMC, Many thanks to the Pastie Committee and many thanks to all of you who support them. Your ministry has made a wonderful impact on Flint: Bethel UMC. In 2014, at your invitation, we sent two children to Judson Collins camp sponsored by your church. It took me months to convince any children to attend. Many were unfamiliar with camping. Others had never left the inner city. In the end two accepted, one being my own son. The boys who went were so blessed that they came back and spread the word. This year 15 Bethel children/youth attended UMC camps! This is a direct result of the seeds that you have planted, and through your support lives have been touched. The first two who went last year had a great impact on the rest, thanks to your generous gifts. The fear of the unknown has been dispelled and replaced by a historic blessing for Bethel: this is the most kids we have seen attend UMC camps in over 30 years. And, it all began with your invitation. Thank you for investing in the lives of Bethel’s children, who truly needed the spiritual and financial support. Thank you for sponsoring two more youth who attended UMC camps this summer as well. These scholarships went to committed families who otherwise lacked the resources to offer their children this life enriching experience. In Christ, Rev. Faith Green Timmons Bethel UMC, Pastor
The Goodrich United Methodist Women are sponsoring a day of information about human trafficking, modern day slavery. All are invited, especially those who are in contact with young people who may fall victim to trafficking through the internet. Teachers and youth leaders are often the first to notice changes in a young person who may become a target.
This seminar is open to all on September 26 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Goodrich UMC. A donation of $15 covers the program and lunch. To reserve a spot or volunteer as a greeter, contact the church office (810.636.2444), Lynn Hoffman (810.636.2682) or Joy Rossman (810.636.2791)
Learn About Women At Risk
Vacation Bible School cannot happen without the help of volunteers, donations, and obviously children. -Thank you to all that volunteered their time beforehand to prepare the scenes and craft materials. -Thank you to all that donated materials, gift cards or money to make VBS successful. -Thank you to the adults and youth who volunteered their time during VBS to assist with music, audio, visual, crafts, rec time, science, storytelling, and snack. -Thank you to our congregation, friends and family who prayed for us throughout the week. -Most importantly, thank you to all of the children that attended!!! Hope to see you again next year.
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We are excited to begin this three phase program in which we, as a church, voted to participate. The first phase includes creating Home and Away Teams that will participate in reading the list of books assigned to us and meeting monthly with other churches. The Away Team will be traveling to Bay City Grace UMC on October 10 to meet for the first time with the other churches also going through the process. They will then return home and meet with the Home Team to discuss what they have learned. The process continues with the team sharing with the whole church what insights they have gained as they go through this first Phase and prepare for Phase II. This experience will help our team learn key concepts and best practices – tapping into the discoveries of other effective churches and church leaders. As a result, our church will develop a cadre of leaders to help it more effectively carry out its mission and become more fruitful.
Please pray for our team of leaders as they begin this journey with open hearts and open minds. Please pray that our team will be fed and led by the holy spirit to ignite our church. Keep this list of people handy so that you can pray for each individual over the many months the first phase will take. Away Team Rev. Won Kim Eric Carlson Shauna Weil Caren Huizenga Roger Gill Barb Maki Carol Dew Home Team Jeannine Page-Tear Kevin Harlow Kathy Wilks John Birkner Madonna Bennett Phyllis Nylander Matt Bohlen Janet Elledge
The Vital Church Initiative
Begins At Our Church This Fall
Have you found yourself just singing? Are you looking for a way to spend time connecting with God or serve in ministry for God? Whichever, Chancel Choir can be just the answer to feed your soul! We invite anyone 9th grade through adult. We have some exciting new music this year! I know that schedules get full but I’m asking you to take a small time slot out one night a week to make God happy with the gift of voice He gave you! We practice Wednesday nights from 7-8:15 PM. If you are gone part of the year, that's ok, come when you can. Our rehearsals start for this season on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Child care is provided for all rehearsals and services we sing for. We usually sing 2 Sundays per month during the 9:25 service and this year we will prepare a Christmas Pageant Cantata along with the Sunday School for Dec. 13! It’s a great time of Christian fellowship as we serve God with music. Please call Sandy Martin at 810-694-2190 if you want more info about choir or want to come join in the fun.
Welcome To The Loft...
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D.O.G. NIGHT “Diggin’ on God”
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
SEPT. 16 thru NOV. 18 (Resumes mid-January thru May)
All ARE WELCOME “Singles, couples, children & babies”
D.O.G. NIGHT IS - all about being with God
- learning more about God
- having fun with God’s family (us)
- making God a bigger, more important part of our lives as we continue to grow/mature into more faithful Christians,
disciples of Jesus.
GREAT DINNERS FOR JUST A DINNER DONATION,
CLASSES, AND REC ACTIVITIES
PLANNED JUST FOR YOU!!!
If you would like to help with cooking or cleanup,
please call Carole Hunt – 248-701-2657
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2 E. Carlson
9 C. Walls
16 P. Plant
23 B. Millerschin
30 J. Elledge
Ministry Assistants
2 J. & M. Slade D. & K. Wilks
9 R. & K. Adair C. Dew & J. Bohlen
16 D. & B. Horton E. & N. Bennett
23 F. & L. Wolff J. & D. Norgaard
30 D. & P. Hogan J. & M. Bennett
2 R. Page-Tear, N. Keller
9 M. & C. Martin
16 C. & F. Bianchi
23 Z. Hunt & D. Crawford
30 S. & A. Moe
2 J. Elledge, E. Carlson
K. Carden, B. Birkner
2 F. Huizenga, F. Bianchi
9 F. Huizenga, D. Weishaupt
16 W. Doublestein, B. Fletcher
23 F. Huizenga, W. Doublestein
30 D. Weishaupt, F. Bianchi
2 S. Hill
9 W. Doublestein
16 C. Woodbridge
23 M. Bohlen
30 C. Huizenga
2 E. Carlson
9 S. Eddy
16 C. Huizenga
23 H. Christian
30 C. Dew
2 M. Schulte
9 R. Barrett
16 J. Hunt
23 K. Harlow
30 D. Wilks
2 S. & L. Hunt
19 S. Blackburn, K. Wilks
16 K. Smith, J. Elledge
23 N. Schulte, D. Densham
30 S. Carlson, D. Eddy
Greeters
Visual Media
Announcers
Liturgist
Sound
Nursery
Ushers
Acolytes
Children’s Message
Communion
2 E. Bennett, S. Koon
A. Braun, J. Slade
9 H. Christian, M. Bohlen
C. Huizenga, S. Smith
16 K. & T. Bechtel
F. Bianchi, K. Carden
23 M. & J. Bennett
S. Eddy & D. Hogan
30 S. & B. Rogers
B. McCormick, M. Bohlen
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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2 SCRIP Orders Due
10 am Worship—Family Worship Sunday
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6:30 pm
Gamblers
Anonymous
Holy Spirit Blue vs. GUMC—Home
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11 am MYF Mess Game Day
1 pm
Women’s Bible Study
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9 am Prayers & Squares
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7 pm AA
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9 SCRIP Order Pick Up
Newsletter Deadline
10 am Worship/Sunday School—Pre-K—5th grade 11 am Breakin’ A Million Mortgage Potluck
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6:30 pm
Softball Playoffs—
Victory Field
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11 am MYF Game Day
1 pm
Women’s Bible Study
6:30 pm All Team Meetings
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6 am MYF Cedar Point Trip
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12-5:45 pm Red Cross Blood Drive
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7 pm AA
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10 am Worship/ Sunday School
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6:30 pm
Finance
Gamblers
Anonymous
Softball Finals—Victory Field
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1 pm
Women’s Bible Study
6:30 pm Church Board
19 9 am Prayers & Squares
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7 pm AA
MYF Getaway Weekend @ Harlow’s Cabin
22 MYF Getaway Weekend @ Harlow’s Cabin
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10 am Worship/Sunday School
MYF Getaway
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10 am Worship/Sunday School
24
6:30 pm
Gamblers
Anonymous
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6:30 pm
Gamblers
Anonymous
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1 pm
Women’s Bible Study
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10 am UMW Board Meeting
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7 pm AA
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Sunday Coffee Hour Hosts
August—Staff Parish Relations Committee
September—Outreach Circle
Newsletter Deadline: August 9
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Goodrich United Methodist Church
8071 South State Road
Goodrich, Michigan 48438-0186
Church (810) 636-2444
Fax (810) 636-3558
Parsonage (810) 636-7104
www.goodrichumc.org
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Great days of United
Methodist Church
camping this
summer! Zaiden
Hall, Reghan
Bechtel and
Kashdyn Bohlen
begin their
adventure at Bay
Shore Camp in
Sebewaing. See
page 5 for more
information on our
campers this year!
