Church Staff

Rev. Won D. Kim Lead Pastor wkim@goodrichumc.org

Eric Carlson Youth & Family Director ecarlson@goodrichumc.org

Shauna Weil Administrative Assistant Bell Notes Editor sweil@goodrichumc.org

Jeannine Page-Tear Membership Secretary

jpage-tear@goodrichumc.org

Stan Koon Custodian skoon@goodrichumc.org

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 SEPTEMBER 2015

Bell Notes Bell Notes

September 13 will be the start of the 2015/2016 Sunday School year. The teachers are getting ready and, hopefully, the kids are too. This year’s teachers for pre-school through 5th grade include: Matt Bohlen, Jody Doublestein, Roger Gill, John Martin, Becky

Moe, Patty Plant, Joy Rossman , and Nicole Schulte. Eric Carlson has lined up a wonderful group of teachers as well for Junior and Senior High. Mark Schulte and Diane Yocum will be going back to the beginning in the adult class. We have something for all ages beginning at 11:00 AM. Registration forms can be found on the counter in the Family Life Center entrance way.

The Fall Season Has Returned -

Kick-Off Sunday—September 13

A new season is starting for Joyful Ringers this September. Any 3rd-8th grader, who would like to learn to play hand chimes, is welcome to join. We practice Sundays from 10:30-11:00 AM. The first practice will be Sunday, September 20, 2015. Please contact Crystal Garrido if you are interested. You may call her at 810-441-3960 after 5:00 PM.

The Vital Church Initiative is fast approaching. Everyone on the Home and Away Teams is currently reading The Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by Robert Schnase in preparation for the Away Team’s first meeting on October 10 from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM at Grace UMC in Bay City. In preparation for that meeting, we will hold an initial gathering of the GUMC Home and Away Teams on Sunday, October 4 from 12:30-1:30 PM in Room 215. We will discuss practical information about setting upcoming meeting times and also spend time prayerfully preparing our hearts spiritually for the task ahead of us. We want our minds and hearts be open to considering new practices by which we can follow God’s path in growing our church in fruitful ways. The whole congregation will be kept informed about the process so we can move along together.

The Vital Church Initiative Begins

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September Birthdays

1 John Birkner 1 Daniel Worley 4 Kelsey Martin 6 Lisa Hill 6 John Jowski 8 Mark Schulte 8 Martha Tooley 9 Mary Lorenz 11 Max Millard 12 Lou Tenniswood 13 Shirley Herman 14 Graeme Millard 18 Kacy Norgaard 22 Madison DeNucci 24 Wilma Eddy 25 Hannah Gill 30 Ethan Bechtel

Anniversaries 1 Dale & Shirley Herman 2 Ken & Bonnie Martin 15 Frank & Tina First 17 Greg & Jennie Main 25 Bill & Valerie Gibbs 25 Mark & Lisa Ziskie 26 Brian & Carol Samuelson

Marianne Ladzinski - Ruth Power’s friend Tom Gross - Lynda Wolff’s brother Mike Noyce - Jeff and Madonna Bennett’s friend Lynn Stebbins - Nancv Provost’s friend Ed Golladay - Linda Merchberger’s brother Ed Ulshafer - church member

John Wischmeier - Frank Huizenga’s friend Mary Lou Knysz - Bill Kelly’s sister Kim Penoyer - Doug Hockin’s friend Richard Powers - church member Gina O’Chadleus - Scott Eddy’s co-worker’s mother Leah - Kevin Carden’s friend Margarette McDaniel - church member Christine Adair - Rob and Kathy Adair’s daughter-in-law Charlotte Walls - Carolyn Walls’ sister Jean Kipp - church member Craig Willson’s brother - Marcia Lewis’ friend Lana Youmans - Cindy Noll’s sister Mauti Family - Kelsey Martin’s co-worker's family Tammy - Kathy Clees’ friend Dennis Lakies - Revelee Lakies’ son Vicky Relitz - church member Jackie Hamilton - church member

Pastie Sale Friday, September 18

1:00-4:00 PM

Saturday, September 19 10:00 AM—Noon

First Sale of the Season

Order pasties and / or sign up to help.

Your tasty meal treats are back!

Daily Walking Close to Thee… The Scriptures Sunday School class will start up September 13 - back to the beginning. We will be studying Genesis chapters 12-25 – Abram’s transition to Father Abraham. This class uses materials available on line and we will read a chapter per week divided up into 5 daily sets of questions. On Sunday we will discuss what we read and compare our answers. This class is open to anyone who is beyond their high school years. Whether you have never read the bible before or know it front to back, there is a place for you. A sign-up sheet will be posted in Room 215 so we will know how many people to expect.

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I personally love rain. Of course, it might not be the case with a major rainstorm that comes along with thunder or high winds-- but other than that, I love rain. I guess I should say, I love rain in Goodrich because of the beautiful scenery of rain falling in a natural environment. A few weeks ago, when our family had first arrived in Goodrich, we went for a drive to explore the community. While we were driving, rains were falling. While watching the raindrops dripping down the window, it appeared as if mini-cars were playfully racing each other. As I was thinking it was funny and pretty, my thoughts turned to the Texas rainstorm last May that caused flooding and took away the life of beloved families and friends. To them, this beautiful raindrop would be like a blood drop. To some people raindrops are a beautiful romantic memory, but to others it’s brokenness and a hurt they’ve experienced. Same raindrop - different views, different perspectives. The bible contains a similar story in Luke 9:45-56. Jesus and the Apostle John have differing perspectives. In Luke 9:49, John is upset and makes a plea to Jesus, "Master,

we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not follow with us." John is saying, there are people who are apparently using the name of Jesus and he wants to stop them because they are not followers of Jesus. Jesus does not see it that way. In Luke 9:50, Jesus says don’t stop them, just keep loving them. "Do not stop him, for the one who is not against you is for you." John is said, "That could not be so." Jesus said, "That could be so." You might experience some difficult relationships with your employees or employers, and you may be anxious as to why they say and do certain things. Maybe you are a husband or wife and you've realized that you are experiencing heated arguments lately with your spouse. Maybe you are frustrated because of your relationship with others, maybe you've been hard on your children not being able to understand why they do and say certain things to mom and dad, the list can go on and on. But may I suggest to you this month as you are reading this article

that I pray that the spirit of God will surround you with His grace and mercy to open your heart to the one that is in need of love and compassion. My prayer to you is that you begin to look to the people with the eyes of "that could be so." Say that to your spouse, to your children, to your friends, to our family in GUMC and to the one with which we have a hard time being in relationship. In Christ's Love Your Servant Rev. Won D. Kim

Pastor Won’s

Words To You

Songsters Sing 3

rd-8

th Grade Youth

Let’s make a joyful noise together in choir. The Bible tells us to “make a joyful noise to the Lord” (Psalm 100). Be a part of the Songster Choir this year so we can make a joyful noise and praise God together! We rehearse every Wednesday from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. and our first rehearsal is Wednesday, September 9.

Call or email Donna Haiderer if you have any questions. 248.521.8968 haidererdl@aol.com

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Into the Wild Unknown Matthew 4:18-20 says: As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. In this passage, Jesus calls his first disciples and all he says is “Come,

follow me.” There is a lot happening in this short section, some subtext that we may miss because we are not 1st century Jews. Back in Jesus’ day, all little Jewish boys wanted to be Rabbis; it was the best job one could aspire to. So much so, that all of the Jewish schooling was centered around learning and memorizing the old testament. If you were the best among your peers you would go and find a Rabbi and ask to teach his yoke. A Rabbi’s yoke was his interpretation of the Scriptures, and if he

believed you could do what he did, he would say, “Come, follow me.” If

you weren’t the best of the best he would say, “You obviously love God and love the Scripture, but you should go and learn the family trade.” This is where we find Peter and Andrew, they are working the family trade, they are not the best of the best. They are not following another Rabbi. So Jesus invites them to follow him, to do what he does, to learn his teachings. Jesus is essentially saying, “I believe that you can do what I do, even though you may not be the best of the best.” Jesus with three words invited the disciples into the wild unknown, he does not lay out a plan, outline a budget, or reassure them that it will be worth it. Instead he simply invites them to, “Come follow me.” This is the call for us, for our youth group and our church. Over the next year I hope we follow Jesus into the wild unknown. Youth Group Kick-Off 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!! The Putt-Putt Championship Saturday, September 19 we will be concluding our interrupted Putt-Putt Championship. This summer we were unable to complete the Tournament and determine a winner. As a result we have rescheduled the tournament. Anyone is still welcome to come out, even if you have not participated in the first course. We will be taking the best two out of three golf scores to determine the winner. Up Coming Events 9-3 Glow Stick Pool Party 9-19 Putt-Putt Championship 8:00 - 11:00 PM 9:30 AM—1:30 PM Roger and Carole Hunt’s 10-18 District Fall Rally 9-13 Youth Group Kick-Off Details TBA 6:00 - 7:00 PM—GUMC

Youth—You Are The Focus! Adults—You Are The Role Models

Members And Friends Share Thanks Dear Church Family, Thank you for all the prayers, cards and healing thoughts during my back surgery. Hopefully, I’m on the road to recovery. Sincerely, Rich Powers Dear Goodrich Church, Thank you so much for letting me go to Judson Collins Summer Camp July 26 through July 31, 2015. It was so much fun and a good experience. I really hope I can go back next year because I would really love to. My favorite things we did were morning and evening worship. That was so much fun and interesting. Also, I learned more about God and met new friends. Once again, thank you. Sincerely, Jariah Womack Bethel UMC Also, a big thank you to Ruth Powers for responding so promptly to our need for new worship bags for the kids, as the ones we had been using disappeared. She has made a dozen more with varied beautiful patterns and designs on them. Thanks for using your God-given talents to help this ministry.

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Ugly Quilts The makers of the Ugly Quilts

will once again begin production on Monday, Sept. 14 at 9:00 AM. If you would

like to help call Wanda Kohan (810-636-2461) or Nancy

Tenniswood (810-636-2766). A mission in action!

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

Choir Start-Up Dates It is almost time for our choirs to begin singing and ringing their joyful praises for the 2015-2016 season. Please note when each choir begins to practice. If you or your child would like to join, contact the appropriate director of the choir listed below for more information. Chancel Choir (9th Grade through Adults) - Sept. 2, 7-8:15 PM, Sandy Martin, Director Songsters Choir (3rd through 8th Grades) - Sept. 9, 6-6:45 PM Donna Haiderer, Director Ringspiration Bell Choir—Sept. 10, 6:45-8:15 PM Linda Compeau, Director Joyful Ringers (3rd through 8th Grades) - Sept. 20, 10:30-11:00 AM Crystal Garrido, Director Flame (High School through College Age) - Sept. 23, 6-6:45 PM Sandy Martin, Director

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Please join us every week for a great dinner, wonderful fellowship

and learning as we grow/mature into more faithful Christians.

Following dinner, from 6 to 7:15: Recreational activities in the gym for children and youth and classes for all ages. For more details and to sign up for dinner: Please see our bulletin board by the FLC (gym). This session, the following people are teaching classes: (Please see Sun. bulletins or the D.O.G. Night bulletin board next to FLC entrance for more information.)

Linda Merchberger – Book study to be

announced

Schedule

5:15 Dinner

6:00 Nursery-Grade 1 - Recreation Grade 2-5 - Lesson & Activity

Grade 6-12 – Class w/Eric Adult Classes Songsters Choir practice (Grades 3-8) The Flame Choir practice (Grades 9-12 & Adults)

6:30 Potty-trained-Grade 1- Lesson & Activity Nursery Available 6:45 Grade 2-5 – Recreation 7:00 Chancel Choir practice (Adult Choir)

SEPTEMBER MENUS & THEMES

September 16 – Welcome Back Baked Chicken

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Spaghettios

Green Beans – Cole Slaw Tropical Fruit Salad Homemade Desserts

September 23 – July, Aug., & Sept.

Birthdays w/Jesus Pizza – Pepperoni, Ham or Plain

Bread Sticks Mandarin Oranges

Tossed Salad Homemade Desserts

September 30 – Bring A Friend – Old & New Friends Get A Prize

Chicken Fettuccini by Cranberries Café Chicken Nuggets

Corn Peaches

Waldorf Lettuce Salad Homemade Desserts

Peanut Butter & Jelly Every Week

Join us for dinner and eat for just a dinner donation!

ALL ARE WELCOME Singles, Couples & Families

Nursery available at 6:30 pm

(After rec time)

D.O.G. NIGHT

“Diggin’ On God”

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6 K. Bechtel

13 E. Carlson

20 P. Plant

27 B. Millerschin

Ministry Assistants

6 G. & J. Kipp J. & L. Kendrick

13 J. & M. Slade R. & K. Adair

20 D. & K. Wilks C. Dew & J. Bohlen

27 D. & B. Horton E. & N. Horton

6 R. Page-Tear, N. Keller

13 Z. Hunt & D. Crawford

20 C. & F. Bianchi

27 M. & C. Martin

13 E. Carlson, J. Kipp

S. Rogers, J. Page-Tear

13 Pastor Won, E. Carlson

S. Hill, J. Elledge

6 F. Huizenga, B. Fletcher

13 F. Huizenga, B. Fletcher W. Doublestein, F. Bianchi

20 D. Yocum, B. Fletcher F. Huizenga, F. Bianchi

27 F. Huizenga, B. Fletcher W. Doublestein, F. Huizenga

6 B. Samuelson

13 C. Densham S. Hill

20 C. Dew W. Doublestein

27 M. Bohlen C. Huizenga

6 E. Carlson

13 J. Martin C. Densham

20 S. Weil V. Gibbs

27 A. Braun J. Page-Tear

6 M. Schulte

13 T. Haiderer D. Wilks

20 W. Moore W. Moore

27 M. Schulte J. Hunt

6 S. Blackburn, L. Merchberger

13 K. Wilks, K. Smith L. Merchberger, Sarah Moe

20 D. Eddy, R. Page-Tear S. & L. Hunt

27 D. Densham, K. Hughes J. Elledge, L. Hoffman

Greeters

Visual Media

Announcers

Liturgist

Sound

Nursery

Ushers

Acolytes

Children’s Message

Communion

6 D. Brinker, J. Zerba

J. & J. Page-Tear

13 H. Christian, M. Bohlen

C. Huizenga, S. Smith

20 E. Bennett, S. Koon

A. Braun, J. Slade

27 D. Brinker, J. Zerba

J. & J. Page-Tear

13 T. & L. Cicalo

20 C. Perry, B. Cadarette

27 K. & T. Bechtel

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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6:30 pm Youth Volunteers Mtg.

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9 am Prayers & Squares

7 pm Chancel Choir

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8 pm MYF Glowstick Pool Party

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7 pm AA

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6 SCRIP Orders Due

7:30 am UMM—Tom’s

Coney Restaurant

10 am Worship

11:30 am Meet & Greet—Wilks’ Home

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LABOR DAY

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6:30 pm All Team Meetings

SS Teachers Mtg.

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10 am Prayerful Pilates

6 pm Songsters Choir

7 pm Chancel Choir

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10 am UMW

2:00 pm Meet & Greet—Carol Dew’s Home

6:45 pm Bell Choir

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7 pm AA

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9 am Greeter & Usher Training

10 am Nursery Training

13 SCRIP Order Pick Up

Newsletter Deadline

9:25 am 1st Service Worship 11:05 am 2nd Service Worship/Sunday School 2 pm Meet & Greet—Moe’s Home 6 pm MYF

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9 am Ugly Quilts

6:30 pm Gambler’s Anonymous

7 pm Meet & Greet—Wilson’s Home

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9:30 Pastie Prep

6:30 pm Trustees

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9 am Prayers & Squares

10 am Prayerful Pilates

5:15 pm DOG Nite

6 pm Songsters Choir

6:30 pm Meet & Greet—Adair’s Home

7 pm Chancel Choir

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10 am Pastie Prep

6:45 pm Bell Choir

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1-4 pm Pastie Sale

7 pm AA

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10-Noon Pastie Sale

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9:25 am 1st Service Worship 11:05 am 2nd Service Worship/Sunday School 6 pm MYF

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9 am Ugly Quilts

6:30 pm

Finance

Gamblers

Anonymous

6:30 pm Meet & Greet—Huizenga’s House

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7 pm Meet & Greet—Warner’s House

23 10 am Prayerful Pilates

5:15 pm DOG Nite

6 pm Flame

Songsters Choir

7 pm Chancel Choir

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6:45 pm Bell Choir

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7 pm AA

26 10 am –3 pm Women At Risk Seminar

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9:25 am 1st Service Worship 11:05 am 2nd Service Worship/Sunday School 12:15 pm Acolyte Training 6 pm MYF

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9 am Ugly Quilts

6:30 pm

Gamblers

Anonymous

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10 am Prayerful Pilates

5:15 pm DOG Nite

6 pm Flame

Songsters Choir

7 pm Chancel Choir

Sunday Coffee Hour Hosts

September—Outreach Circle

October—Congregational Care Committee

Newsletter Deadline:

September 13

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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

Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage

PAID Goodrich, MI Permit No. 6 48438-0186

Return Service Requested

Meet & Greets For Pastor Won And His Family—Sign Up

Pastor Won and his family would like to meet you in a small group setting to get to know the church family a little better. The Congregational Care Committee has set up seven Meet & Greet opportunities at varied times, days and places so that you can take part in one of these gathering times. The groups are limited in size so that everyone has a chance to socialize with each other. If you haven’t signed up yet, please check the schedule below and contact Caren Huizenga (810-797-5126) to see if space is available. Sunday, Sept. 6 at 11:30 AM—Dave and Kathy Wilks’ home—9401 Ridge Rd., Goodrich

Thursday, Sept. 10 at 2:00 PM—Carol Dew’s home—12380 Coolidge Rd., Goodrich

Sunday, Sept. 13 at 2:00 PM—Eric and Becki Moe’s home—7029 Marigold Ct., Grand Blanc

Monday, Sept. 14 at 7:00 PM—Darrell and Barb Wilson’s home—9374 S. State Rd., Goodrich

Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 PM—Rob and Kathy Adair’s home—10105 Hegel Rd., Goodrich

Monday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 PM—Frank and Caren Huizenga’s home—3919 MacKenzie Ln., Metamora

Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7:00 PM—Jerry and Lynne Warner’s home—10400 Gale Rd., Goodrich