Join us immediatelyfollowing second serviceat the Walloon LakePavilion. Food, drink,and table service will beprovided. Limited seat-ing available at the park.Bring a lawnchair and a

dessert to share. Baptism will take placeapproximately 1pm.

People desiring to be baptized are requiredto attend one meeting on either July 3 orJuly 10 at 12:15 PM for a half hour. Wewill meet in the Cry Room. Please sign-upin the foyer.

It is exciting to see God continue to move usforward, one step at a time, toward the launchof East Jordan Community Church. In the pastfew weeks, we've experienced the following:

• The zoning variances for ourbuilding were approved!

• We closed on our church buildingpurchase!

• We have received more than 40% ofthe building cost!

• We participated in the East JordanFreedom Festival, with positiveresults!

• We hired a new youth pastor,allowing our campus pastor to focusfull-time on EJCC!

• We've identified our part-time EJCCstaff!

• We've already received commitments from unchurched East Jordanresidents to attend!

• We've begun developing programming for every ministry area!

• We've set a date! Our first worshipservice will be October 9th!

God is moving powerfully! Keep praying forthis developing ministry!

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In this IssueInvites & Nature Story . .2Board Corner . . . . . . . . .3Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . .4Celebration Days . . . . . .6Walking In Faith . . . . . .7 Greeters . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Glorify Jesus Christ by making disciples...by loving Jesus...loving Others...and Serving the world!

Annual Picnic & Baptism!Walloon Lake PavillionJuly 17 @ 12:15pm

Meet You At The Door!

Sunday Services Greeter Schedule•Sherry Duntley

Early Service 9AM

1st Sunday of the MonthWelcome Center: Sally May Front Door: Chuck & Trudy Center;Parking Lot Door: Rusty & DarleneKaatz

2nd Sunday of the MonthWelcome Center: Irene GroatFront Door: Marvin & Kathryn Potter;Parking Lot Door: Helen Frenchetteand Lee Cloyd

3rd Sunday of the MonthWelcome Center: Linda CoatsFront Door: Roger & Karen Reynolds;Parking Lot Door: Bill & Terri White

4th Sunday of the MonthWelcome Center: Susan Elzinga;Celebrate Recovery Group

5th Sunday of the MonthCraig & Lori Cheadle and Linda Coats

Looking for a place to serve? There’s always room for you to bea Sunday morning greeter! If you are interested or have anyquestions, please contact Sherry Duntley.

Late Service 10:45AM1st Sunday of the MonthFront Door: Frank & Danyell Minier,Rick & Barb CarlsonParking Lot Door: Terri Redmer andBridget Paquet, Burl VonAllman

2nd Sunday of the MonthFront Door: Al & Cindy Kunert,Gregg & Vicky Smith; Parking Lot Door: Sue Woodward &Jo Dee Hissong

3rd Sunday of the MonthFront Door: John & Sandy Manning;Parking Lot Door: Jeff & Debra Keltsand Robin Laskowski

4th Sunday of the MonthCelebrate Recovery Group

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EJCC Sets First Worship!October 9, 2011Pastor Jason Richey

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Primetime Fellowship

Highlights & Hospitality•Bob & Ruth Fite

This past year has been an exciting journey. We havemaintained our sanity only through a commitment towalk by faith. We certainly haven’t been perfect andyet we have consistently seen God’s goodness, provi-sion, Sovereignty, and grace shine through on ourfamily. Landon and Charlotte will most likely have nomemory of this transition. We are very excited to tellthem about all of the wonderful things God did in ourfamily and the ways that He challenged and stretchedour faith in Him getting us to this point.

We want to say thank you to WLCC for the way tothat you have so warmly and generously received thefour of us into the family. It has been so encouragingto be apart of a family that is genuine and cares forone another. We look forward to Sunday’s and theopportunity to worship together. Every time thatLandon sees the church building he starts clappingbecause he knows that we praise Jesus there. (And welive in the hospitality house so there is a lot of clap-ping.) We feel blessed to be apart of this family and

to have the privilege of worshiping Jesus along sideeach of you.In only a few short weeks on the job it is evident thatGod is at work among the young people. I am excitedto have been called by God to serve as the new YouthPastor. He has laid on my heart a desire and a visionto further develop the youth leadership team. As theleadership team builds trust and a genuine love forone another I would appreciate your prayers as weseek the Lord on this journey.

For all those directly impacted by youth ministryplease keep your nose to the ground as there will be acouple of opportunities for fellowship and service thissummer. Anyone interested in learning more aboutyouth ministry either as a potential volunteer or a par-ticipant please come and spend some time with me. Iwould love the opportunity hear about what God isdoing in your life and to share more about the WLCCyouth ministry.

One of my favorite activities is walking/hiking outdoors.Many times I can be seen around town, but if at all possi-ble, I like to be out in the woods, enjoying God's creation inmore depth, especially when I can take pictures. Flowersare probably my favorite subject. By taking pictures, I getto enjoy the beauty not only in the woods, but also after-wards, when I look at the photos again and again. I am con-tinually amazed when I examine the pictures how thedesign detail that I didn't even know existed. WOW. As each season emerges, so do the types of flowers. Thetrout lilies and spring beauties start things off, followed inturn by marsh marigolds and trillium, forget-me-nots andlady slippers (including some "fancy"), then the wood lilyand Grass-of-Parnassus. Actually, the list could go on andon. On a recent trip through the Jordan River pathway (oneof my very favorite places), the trillium season had ended,and it didn't seem like there was much in bloom. However,if I looked a little closer, there were ferns just waiting tounfurl and buds of something that was waiting their turn,gathering up nutrients and moisture into their stalks so theywould be able to open in full color at the proper time.While I didn't see many blooms, it didn't mean there wasn'tanything going on. Sure enough, on the next trip I saw

blooms I had never seen before (goatsbeard, twinflower,nightshade) The same thing has happened in my life as well. Some sea-sons are very prolific, with obvious signs of spiritualgrowth and/or fruitful ministry involvement. Then therecomes a season when the "evidence" isn't so obvious, and Imaybe question where I should be or what I should bedoing. I have to remember that these seasons without"blooms" don't necessarily mean that something's wrong.Rather, could it mean it's a time of waiting? A time toabsorb the "nutrients" (such studying the Word, or engagingin praise/worship of my Creator) that will prepare me forthe next season that is to come? The challenge comes in notgetting so impatient for the appearance of the next "bloom"that I miss being involved in where God is working in mylife right where I'm at. I need to be open to the nourishmentHe is providing as He prepares me for what's to come. TheLord is faithful, bringing the blooms He has planned at justthe right time. Thanks be to God!"See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you notperceive it?" Isaiah 43:19 "There is a time for everything, and a season for everyactivity under heaven" Eccl. 3:1

In My Own WordsA Season For Everything• Susan Miller

Youth Group News

Walking In Faith•Jason Loewen

The Primetime Fellowship group gathered at the Bayviewauditorium on Friday, June 17 to see The Young Americansperform. What an outstanding performance from so manytalented young people! The show was from 7:30 to 10 pmwith a brief intermission. We were all able to sit near eachother. Bob Fite and Don Cooper enjoyed some ice creamwhile we were out for the evening but the rest of us passed.We had a fun evening of fellowship, visiting while we wait-ed in line and before the performance. We'll definitely haveto do this again next year!Our July get-together will be Friday, July 15th at Peter andConnie Vellenga's cottage on Walloon Lake. We'll have apotluck also bring something to grill for yourself. To makeit easier, we'll meet at the church at 6:00 and Connie willlead us to their home. Peter will take us for a pontoon boatride on the lake after we eat. Hope you can join us. We'llmeet at Vellenga's rain or shine. The Primetimer's are agreat bunch of folks! Come join us!

There will be a Ladies Potluck on Tuesday, August 23 at11am to 1pm for those interested in next September’sLadies' Bible Study. We will gather at Nancy Sando’shome (1434 Howard Street, Petoskey). We will have fur-ther updates in the bulletin as time gets closer. Kids arewelcome to eat & play in the yard. (pray for no rain!)ANDOur Tuesday morning Bible Study, facilitated by CindyKunert and Susan Miller will be leading the classthrough the book, "Discerning the Voice of God" byPriscilla Shirer. Watch the August newsletter or the bulletin for further details and sign up information. Formore information contact Cindy Kunert 582-3364 orackunert@charter.net or Susan Miller 348-0967 orslmiller@gtlakes.com.

Summer Opportunity

Ladies: Bible Study Fellowship•Cindy Kunert & Susan Miller

Gage BurtNaomi CarlisleSarah ClarkNathan CookMike EvansAbbey FairLena KamaliiStephanie LeeHanna OlsenGavin PorterCaleb RobertsAllison RosenthalMargret SobanyaTiffany Whitley

New Church Directory

Anyone interested in getting a newDirectory can find them in the foyer.Please limit one per family.

We do our best at updating our recordshowever if you should move or haveother details that change, please seethat Jean in the church office receivesthis information.

2011 High School Graduates

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Rejoice!Anniversary & Birthday Celebrations•Jean Fiel7-1 Dean Alger

Bob FordCarol NasonLaura JohnsonJD Thomason

7-2 Elizabeth DickinsonAnnie Fila

7-3 Marsha CheadleHamish DenholmCathy JonesLouise Triplett

7-4 Laurie Greenway7-5 Bob Sweet7-6 Kiley Graham

Carl NevejansTerrie RedmerDan Weemhoff

7-7 Raquel FairAmbria Kruger

7-8 Mary CashSarah Streifel

7-9 Anjanette Reynolds7-10 Tori Bley

Debra CarlsonMyron Spaay

7-11 Anita ClementsRachel Streifel

7-12 Justin SudderthTroy SwenorTyler Zatkoff

7-13 Gil Redmer

7-13 Michaela Snook7-14 Bud Berns

Stephanie LeeChris Nelson

7-15 Janelle CoveyouHelen Frechette

7-16 Ed BradleyBeth KoscAnita MillerTom Tock

7-18 Linda CoatsJill HabascoBill KibbeyEvelyn KirbyMartha McCallep

7-19 Emma CooperMyron MatzAnnie Stokes

7-20 Brian HarringtonNick HertzKen ProvostGerald SydowPam Vuke

7-21 David CarlsonMark CarterCleyo PenfoldAutumn SpinekAndrew Stevens

7-22 Jack CoatsDaniel DawleyRon Fila

7-22 Hadley LoeIsaac LyonWendi Stadt

7-23 Charles DawleyCara RichardsGabriel Stevens

7-24 Kati Busch7-25 Richard Chambers

Larry ShubelEd Topolinski

7-26 Jacob AgerMargaret MurrayLeon StadtAndrew StahlTony Walter

7-27 Carrow TaylorGrant KlepadloBreanna LyonMelissa Stahl

7-28 Rachel KlevornMatthew Snook

7-29 Brayton AgerLindsey OverbeekCatarina Vale

7-30 Ruth FiteMorgan FlynnCynthia KlineHannah LindstromRachel StevensKyle Vining

Bundles of BlessingsLena born to Rob &Christy Blackall on May 16Johan born to Dave &JoDee Hissong on May 20Liam born to Keith &Jennie Schoenith on June 8

You often don't appreciate how precious being partof the body of Christ is until you need other mem-bers of the body to come alongside you. I wouldlike to share with you the Klevorn family experi-enced this last month: I Cor 12:26, “If one part suf-fers, every part suffers with it; if one part is hon-ored, every part rejoices with it.”

Rachel had a medical procedure which took her offher feet as well as her game right after schoolended. She is a wonderful cook, but I thought thekids and I could survive with BC Pizza on speeddial. Turns out, I didn't have to even order outonce, given the gracious and loving efforts of oth-ers. While I was still in the hospital with my bride,the McGeorges delivered chicken enchiladas thatRed Mesa should add to their menu. Sunday, whenwe got her home, the Groffs brought over a beefroast and home cooked veggies in enough quantityto feed a battalion. Guess the reputation of theKlevorn male appetites has spread. I often observethat by late August and a summer of everybody(and their friends!) home from college that thetuition starting back up in September may actuallybe cheaper......On Monday the Nasons broughtover a turkey dish, two salads, and an ice creamdessert I nursed (well, to be truthful, hid) for mostof the week. Karen Kruzel's manicotti could beoffered by Olive Garden, and since this wasbrought over during her final crunch week ofschool, was accepted with much humility andgratefulness. The Cook's lasagna and

accoutrements left no one (well, no adults anyway)raiding the frig later that night. Becky Miller'scheesy potatoes recipe needs to be shared with theworld, and once again, a meal delivered in suchquantity that Rachel asked for Friday's meal to waituntil the following week, as we were running shorton leftover containers, even with two boys pack-ing work lunches daily. Finally, Diane Womack'sstuffed peppers and strawberry shortcake com-pelled the last rounds of ooohs and ahhhhhs fromthe more-than-satisfied customers.

I confess that more than once I have grumbledwhen we have returned home late to listen to amessage on the answering machine to the effect of"Can you take a meal over to..." We can be toobusy as many of you can be as well, to be sure. Ihave resolved to not grumble any more, being onthe receiving end of such wonderful hospitality. Iwas wrong in having the occasional bad attitudewhen the request didn’t come at a convenient time.

To those I mentioned here, and so many others atWalloon, I encourage you to not weary in welldoing. Our entire family, not just Rachel, wasblessed beyond measure by the love of Jesusexpressed through His children at Walloon LakeCommunity Church. Thanks to all who give ofthemselves to encourage those who need a bless-ing. We are and will continue to be, most grateful.

Board Corner

Blessed Immeasurably•Kevin Klevorn

July 1 Joshua & Trina HadixJuly 3 Randall & Tammy RivardJuly 4 Jerry & Pat Froats

Dan & Kathy MantheiJuly 7 Buck & Lynn ColyerJuly 8 Jeff & Karie Mercer

Dave & Eva SiegristTim & Kelli Wellert

July 9 Nickola & Anne BaicBill & Monica Loyselle

July 10 Jerry & Hiliary BriolatRonald & Mary Eaton

July 18 Rob & Laura JohnsonJuly 19 Ron & Valinda TurnerJuly 20 Rusty & Darlene KaatzJuly 23 Tracy & Wendy RobertsJuly 25 Myron & Deann SpaayJuly 26 Adam & Katie Arney

Roger & Karen ReynoldsJuly 27 Jesse & Jessica Berg

Dan & Raeann DunlopJuly 29 Mike & Marty ClarkJuly 30 Peter & Connie VellengaJuly 31 Bill & Carol Hanes/Nason

Anniversaries in July

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3Communion & Benevolent Offering

Baptism Meeting 12:15

4 Office Closed 5 6 6Celebrate Recovery 7-9 PM

8Chicago Youth Mission Trip

9Men's Ministry Breakfast 8-10 AM

Chicago Youth Mission Trip

10Mission Moment - The Reeds

Baptism Meeting 12:15

Chicago Youth Mission Trip

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Food Pantry 5:00-6:15 PM

13 14Cozy Quilters 9 AM - 1 PM

Celebrate Recovery 7-9PM

Church Board Mtg 7 PM

15Prime Time Fellowship Potluck meet at church 6pm to

caravan to Velenga’s home

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17Annual Picnic & Baptism immediately following 2nd service at Pavillion

18Newsletter Deadline

19 20Benevolent Meeting PM

21Celebrate Recovery 7-9 PM

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24Mission Moments

The Royers

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25 26Food Pantry 5:00-6:15 PM

27Youth Group Work Day

at the Youth Center 1-6 PM

28Celebrate Recovery 7-9 PM

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