CLARKSTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

CHIMES

Date Mailed: 9/29/14

Core Values: Committed to Christ Worship That Makes a Difference Making Disciples

Biblical Hospitality Transformational Mission

Trunk or Treat Weekend at CUMC: Oct. 25-26th Join us for the whole weekend on October 25-26 for our Trunk or Treat activities. Begin on Saturday, Oct. 25th at 9am with The Emily Schmidt Memorial Trunk or Treat Trot which offers a 5k run/walk, as well as a 1 mile family fun run/walk. Add a little more fun to this event by running or walking in a costume! All proceeds will be donated to our middle school Mission Trip 2015 in memory of Emily Schmidt. Sponsor. Volunteer. Participate. Donate (water, Gatorade, cookies, muffins). Register at Active.com or by submitting a registration form (available in the office and on CUMC’s website) to CUMC, attention Annette Siminski.

Come back on Sunday evening at 5pm for Trunk or Treat held in our church parking lot. Kids dress in their favorite costume and trick or treat from car trunk to car trunk. Please stay for grilled hotdogs, cider and donuts too. If you would like to decorate your car trunk and pass out candy for Trunk or Treat, email us at asiminski@clarkstonumc.org.

October Issue

FROM PASTOR RICK

This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice in it! Psalm 118:24 What is happening in your life that makes you want to rejoice? What is happening in the world that makes you want to rejoice? Often when I’m asked this questions I tend to look at what is happening to me instead of what is happening in me. I am likely to see all the struggles happening in the world instead of claiming how and where God is moving and leading me to be a witness of grace. That tendency often leads me to find more reason to complain than rejoice. Even if I can find reasons to rejoice, they are temporary until something comes along to change my mood or situation. The Psalmist teaches us that rejoicing is not dependent on our own abilities or the fickleness of the world. Rejoicing happens because of the never changing truth: “This is the day that the Lord has made”. It may have great moments and it may have difficulties. But today is in God’s hands. There is much in the world we cannot change but there are always people and situations where we can make a difference for the sake of Christ. I have a chance to impact and share blessings of grace with the world. We all do. There are so many things to rejoice about in the life of our ministry at CUMC. It has been a great fall! We have had large attendance in worship, programs, and youth ministries. We have 800 or more participating in activities in our building from the community and church each week, not counting the weekends! So much good is happening. The best of all is this: Christ is moving us, blessing us and calling us for a purpose. Don’t miss an opportunity to come and share and pass on the greatness of God that is moving in our church. God is moving everyday. Always has been. This is the day to REJOICE!! Pastor Rick

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Next Worship Series: Oct 12-26

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WORSHIP

IF YOU HAVE BEEN MOVED OR INSPIRED BY WORSHIP, HERE ARE SOME GREAT WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED.

Hospitality One of our Core Values as a congregation is Biblical Hospitality. As Pastor Rick says on our web site, “He (Jesus) welcomed the lonely and ostracized into a community of acceptance and grace. He left us with the command to do the same by going to the entire world and offer holy relationships.” We are going to share some stories of how this happens here at CUMC.

“A couple of months ago as I was leaving the Narthex, I noticed this older lady sitting off to the side. I rolled up to her, took her hand, welcomed her to our church and asked how her week had been. I always tell the ladies to have a good week. Well she took my hand with both hands with this wonderful smile and thanked me for asking. She now looks forward to my greeting each week. I found out that lady is Debi Damico’s mother and she is 98 years old. What a Lady! I have been interacting with this congregation as a Greeter and Usher for years now. There are so many people in this church who have gotten to know me as a result. If I miss a Sunday they will come up to me the next Sunday and ask if I’m OK. They care about me! The investment of my time as a Greeter and Usher is returned 100 fold. This is good stuff - you can’t beat it. Where else could I go on a Sunday morning knowing that that people care about me?” – Paul Ulrich

If you would like to be part of this ministry, please contact Mary Gladstone-Highland or Debi Damico (damicodebi@gmail.com).

Ushers - Looking for individuals to be part of our usher teams who play an important role at each service. Contact Bob Wyatt at rwyatt05@gmail.com.

Visuals Committee - This group of people help prepare the church for the sermon themes and seasons. Contact Angie Scheu at ascheu@clarkstonumc.org

Liturgists - Participate in service by reading the Call to Worship and the Scripture. Contact Angie Scheu.

Communion Servers—Come 10 minutes before service and serve the elements of bread and juice to the congregation on the 1st Sunday of each month. Schedule would rotate. Contact Angie Scheu.

Communion Preparers—Purchase bread and juice and prepare communion including setting up in the Sanctuary for both services.

Choirs—All choirs have begun but all welcome any who want to join at any time. Contact leaders of each group you are interested in.

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FAMILY MINISTRY - CHILDREN

The Emily Schmidt Memorial Trunk or Treat Trot is October 25th at 9am and will offer a 5k run/walk, as well as a 1 mile family fun run. Add a little more fun to this event by running or walking in a costume! Proceeds will be donated to our middle school Mission Trip 2015 in memory of Emily Schmidt. Sponsor. Volunteer. Donate water, Gatorade, cookies, muffins. Participate. Register on line at Active.com or by submitting a registration form (available in the office and on CUMC’s website) to CUMC, attention Annette Siminski.

Trunk or Treat will be held in our church parking lot Sunday, October 26th at 5pm! Dress in your favorite costume and trick or treat from car trunk to car trunk. Stay for grilled hotdogs, cider and donuts too.

Trunk or Treat Cars needed! If you would like to decorate your car trunk and pass out candy for Trunk or Treat email Annette at asiminski@clarkstonumc.org. We

need you parked and ready to roll by 4:30pm

World Communion Sunday is October 5th. Each month, our Sunday school children have the opportunity to take communion during worship with their Sunday school class and parents during adult worship. The first opportunity for the kids to take communion with their class is on World Communion Sunday, Oct. 5th. If you do not want your child to take communion, simply indicate so on your registration form.

Bible Reading Challenge is on! The reading challenge has begun for all children 3rd grade and up. You have until April 30th to complete this challenge. This is a fun party for those who complete the challenge. We will hand out the assignments in Children’s Church and Sunday school.

Sunday School Registration forms are due. Please complete all registration and volunteer forms and return to the church ASAP. We must have these forms before you may leave your children in any Fall Sunday school program. Thank you!

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner is Friday, November 7th at 6m. Please join us for dinner in Fellowship Hall at 6pm as a “thank you” for your dedication and commitment to the children of this church. Stay for Family Mission Night too! Please RSVP for dinner to Annette at asiminski@clarkstonumc.org.

Family Mission Night is Friday, November 7th at 6:45pm. Please join us in Fellowship hall for a Family Mission Night. Please bring travel-size toiletry items and/or coloring books/crayons. We will be working on projects for Haven. Desserts and drinks will be provided.

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THANK YOU WILLIAM BALLEW!—Thanks to William Ballew who completed his Eagle Scout project by building sign-in boards for our Sunday school wing. These boards are amazing in that they are anchored to the wall and fold up flat, keeping our hallways clear and safe!

FAMILY MINISTRY - FUEL

REGISTRATION- Registration Forms for both Youth Breakfast Club and Sunday Night FUEL Youth group are due! Please bring in all registration forms, youth info forms and volunteer forms ASAP. Youth Breakfast Club YBC at 9 & 11am! NEW LOOK---We have had a great start to our Youth Breakfast Club this year! All 7th through 12th graders are invited to join us every Sunday for a lite breakfast and a great discussion in the Library or Youth Lounge once it is finished. Adult leaders will lead our youth in reading the scripture for that day, praying for our congregation and watching the pastor’s sermon together, as it is streamed live into the classroom. Following the sermon the leaders will guide our youth in discussion questions our pastors have provided related to the sermon that day. This is a great time for our youth to take part in the sermon while connecting with others in their peer group. Sunday Night Youth Group FUEL topics for October: Oct 5 —Bridges Out of Poverty I Oct 12 –Hunger Banquet Oct 19--Bridges Out if Poverty II Oct 26—Food Pantry Scavenger Hunt in Neighborhood Mission in Action Day is October 44h. Join the church for the Mission in Action Day event…Hands 4 Detroit- Our church will be volunteering at Gleaners 9am-2pm. Contact Mary Gladstone-Highland if you have any questions or would like to volunteer. This is family event.

Emily Schmidt Memorial TRUNK OR TREAT TROT: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH 9AM The Clarkston United Methodist Church is hosting its annual “Trunk or Treat Trot” 5K Walk/Run in memory of Emily Schmidt. Of course, we will have a 1 Mile Fun Run too. This will be our main fund raiser for our FUEL Mission Trip this year, which is very fitting as Emily would have started middle school this year herself. We are hoping to have as many middle schooler and parent volunteers or participants in this event as possible. Please contact Annette Siminski or Michele Ettinger to volunteer. To register for the race you can go to Active.com or learn more at our church website clarksotnumc.org.

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Trunk or Treat : Sunday October 26th 5-6pm Bring your families, friends and the guy you don’t know across the street back to the church on Sunday, October 26 and join us for trunk or treating around the parking lot. Or even better, volunteer to decorate your trunk and pass out candy for all the dressed up children. To decorate a trunk or volunteer to help at the event please e-mail Annette Siminski, asiminski@clarkstonumc.org or Michele Ettinger, mettinger@clarkstonumc.org

SAVE THE DATES * Trunk or Treat Trot: October 25th 9am

* Trunk or Treat: October 26th 5-6pm * Community Advent Night: Dec. 3th @5-8pm * Spring Hill FUEL Retreat: January 23-25 * Super Bowl Party: Feb. 1nd @5pm

Family Ministry - High School Youth High School Youth is off to a fantastic start this fall! We are averaging 40 kids on Sunday nights. Our youth worship band is phenomenal! A few Sundays a month they lead us in worship. It’s been a great way to start youth group!

On September 14, 2014, we created the following High School Youth Group Covenant: Connecting youth to youth and youth to God, we will be optimistic and trustworthy. We will respect and support each other in a fun and safe environment. As a family of faith, we will love each other while being ourselves and including everyone. We will treat everyone with equality and listen with empathy. We will respect confidentiality and remain honest with one another.

Upcoming High School Youth Activities: High School Youth Group meets on Sunday Nights 6-7:30 in the Fellowship Hall, unless otherwise noted · Sunday, October 5- Intimacy and Relationships · Sunday, October 12- Hobby Day- come and try different hobbies shared by

adults in the congregation · Sunday, October 19- The Body of Christ · Friday, October 26- 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Rake and Run- we will travel to different

homes and rake their leaves and run!

Confirmation · Saturday, October 4, (8:30am). Meet at the church to travel to Gleaners in

Pontiac for a Mission in Action Day · Sunday, October 5, 3:30-6 p.m. Confirmands and Journey Companions will

meet and get to know each other over dinner and activities.

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LAY READER REFLECTIONS

Missionary Update and the Ebola Crisis

Beatrice Gbanga, our Covenant Partner in Mission, is serving as the Sierra Leone Health Board Coordinator. Sierra Leone only has one doctor for every 50,000 citizens, compared to the US with one doctor per 375 citizens. Her passion for teaching and training everyone to take care of each other by identifying and treating illnesses and improving nutrition has made a difference. She has made a great impact with the Imagine No Malaria campaign, supervising, training and coordinating several thousand volunteers who go door-to-door teaching villagers about hanging nets. The Ebola crisis has dramatically shifted the focus of her work as the people are in extremely dire circumstances. She last spoke to us in 2012.

Princess Jusu, who serves as an instructor at the Women's Leadership Training Center in Monrovia, Liberia, is in New Jersey, having arrived for a family visit just before the Ebola escalation. The Training Center has been closed for now, as are schools and most other facilities. She spoke to us in May of 2013.

Beatrice and Princess Jusu are devastated at the toll this is taking on their people, who are living in fear, not even able to touch and properly bury their dead. They are anxious to return to work. Both report that the United Methodist Department of Health is providing supplies and conducting educational activities to focus on containing and preventing the spread of Ebola. While in the US, they are working to build awareness of the impact of this deadly disease.

Princess Jusu will be with us on Tuesday, November 11, at noon in the Parlor to speak to us. All are welcome to attend! We are also planning to host Beatrice in the near future so we will be able to hear about their experiences and stories from their beleaguered

countries. They have not been able to return to their countries, as yet. For more information, you can read their recent letters that are posted on the Missions Board in the hallway.

Our missionary guests from the DR Congo, Dan and Rachel Gabler, gave an informative program on their creative work involving aviation ministry and Christian education. Their talk on Ebola told us of its history, its variety of strains and of the harsh realities of dealing with the disease and isolationism. Please keep all of these committed, tireless servants for Christ in your prayers as they continue to serve God as they are able. Brenda DuPree Lay Leader

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BUILDING COMMITTEE

Honoring Our Past....Building Our Future Thank you to all who participated in the informational Town Hall sessions. We were pleased to present the conceptual designs and vision for our ministry expansion. We appreciate your feedback and enthusiastic response! We will continue to focus on the key priorities, which include

▪ Improved Space for Children, Youth & Adult Programming

▪ Updated Hospitality and Welcome Area

▪ Multi-purpose addition

▪ Dedicated Mission area

▪ Barrier Free

▪ Flexibility In late October, we will receive initial feedback from Horizons Stewardship on the Potential and Possibility study. This will help us determine appropriate next steps for the architect in further refining the building plans and budget. We anticipate these findings and will provide an update as soon as it is available. For additional information, please visit the church website at www.clarkstonumc.org and click on the "Expansion" link on the top right. You will also find a new bulletin board in the hallway outside the Finance Office.

Please continue to keep the church in your prayers as we continue to develop the detailed plans and schedule. - Sandy Ballew, Co Chair - Tom Snudden, Co-Chair

THANK YOU

We would like to thank Pastors Rick and Amy, the staff, the kitchen committee and the congregation for the outpouring of love with the passing of my mom, Bernadette Hanlin. We were overwhelmed by all the support we received at the funeral. The flowers, cards and countless kind acts were truly appreciated. We feel very blessed to be part of such a caring and thoughtful congregation. Jeremy, Jenny and Carly Dean

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ADULT EDUCATION

Tuesday Morning Parlor Class beginning October 7th, 9:30-11 am. Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today by Adam Hamilton. This is a dvd and book series examining all those nagging questions we have after reading the Bible: Were Adam and Eve real people? Why is God so violent in the Old Testament? What’s with Paul and women? Why do the gospel accounts differ? Did Jesus really say that? Hamilton uses approachable and inviting language to lead us into a deeper appreciation of the bible so we might hear God speak more clearly to us and find a life-changing, life-giving faith! Books $10 –see Christine. Please read to page 38 for first class. Facilitators Rev. Christine Wyatt.

Sunday Classes – Drop Ins Welcome Parents Circle is discussing Adam Hamilton’s book on Forgiveness. Discussion includes adaptations to include the parent/child relationship and how children learn self-forgiveness. Kathy Gleason, facilitator. Located in the space off Fellowship Hall formerly used by preschool. Childcare available.

Parlor Class is discussing Philip Gulley’s book Living the Quaker Way. Gulley gently and thoughtfully leads us through discussions of living our faith by embracing the values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community and equality. Faciitator: Rev Christine. Books are available at Amazon.

Living the Way is CUMC’s discipleship program for adults. It includes participation in a mission experience, service to the church (via hospitality, music, administration, teaching, leadership, etc.), a Bible study, learning CUMC’s core values, a class or study on Wesleyan/United Methodist beliefs, an introduction to spiritual disciplines or attending a retreat, and a workshop on discerning one’s spiritual gifts. Congratulations to: Gina Foote, Julie Hall, Jeri Hill, Tom Hill, Bob Hoff, Mary Kanous, Tim Sherrow, Sharon Sherrow, Suzie Tinka, Barbara Trueman, Marilyn Whisner, and Mac Whisner for completing this program and for continuing to live out God’s call to share Christ’s love. Many others are very close to completing the program! Please see Rev. Christine to check on your progress!

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MISSIONS

PET - On Wednesday, Oct. 8, we will be carpooling to Ed Noll's workshop near Hadley to fabricate and assemble parts for the PET vehicles. We will meet at the church at 08:15, and be back by about 12:30. You should wear clothing appropriate for the weather that would not be ruined by a little paint. Bring your favorite work gloves. Please let me know by e-mail or phone if you can help with this activity. Thanks... God Bless.... Dave Kauffman dkauffyman@yahoo.com cell: 248-425-3132 Website: www.petmieastmi.org Note: So far this year, we’ve shipped 58 PETs, and overall since we began production, we’ve shipped 552 !! Thanks to everyone who has helped to get these precious gifts of mobility to 552 disabled people and their families. Praise the Lord!

Your mission should you chose to accept it will be to attend the “Mission Possible” Fundraiser & Auction (formerly known as Sweets & Services). This is an important mission as it is THE major fundraiser for all the mission work done here at CUMC. Here are your details: When: Saturday, Nov 8th, 2014 Time: 6-9pm Where: Fellowship Hall, CUMC This mission includes fabulous food, silent & live auction items and general good fun and mayhem. It is of highest importance that you mark your calendars and show up that night. Stay tuned for updated donation information but most of all we need people to attend and bid on these great items. This message will self destruct in 10 seconds…. Well maybe not. But see you there.

Bridges Out of Poverty Class—6 week study. Oct 15-Nov 19th. Two times are offered 9-10am or 7-8:30pm. Childcare is available. This class looks at the dynamics that cause and maintain poverty from the individual to the systemic level and develops startegies and tools for a community to prevent, reduce and alleviate poverty. Register online at clraktonumc.org. Books cost $15.00.

Mission Possible Fundraiser & Auction

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The 2014 Alternative Christmas Gift Fair Is Coming!!! Come join us in Fellowship Hall on Saturday, Dec. 6th & Sunday, Dec. 7th Invite a friend and mark your calendars! Come browse through the unique and beautiful handcrafted items created by artisans from around the world. Donate in a loved one’s name to a mission agency that will help others. Have lunch at our café and make your own unique box of Christmas cookies from our UMW’s selection of handmade goodies! This year your Visa & Mastercard are welcome.

If you are interested in volunteering to help with this event there are many opportunities available. Please contact Brenda DuPree at bkdupree@comcast.net

Here’s a peek at our 2014 CUMC Christmas card that will go on sale in November in the Church office and also be on sale at the Alternative Christmas Gift Fair on December 6th & 7th.

CUMC WEEKLY SCHEDULE

SUNDAY 9:00 —10:00am Worship Service 9:00—10:00am Sunday School 9-10am Youth Breakfast Club (Lib) 10-11am Angels In Training (201-205) 10:10– 10:50am Parlor Class (Parlor) 10:10– 10:50am Parent’s Circle (Adult Classroom) 11:00—12:00pm Worship Service 11:00—12:00pm Sunday School 11-12pm Youth Breakfast Club (201-205) 6-7:30pm Fuel & HS Youth Groups (FH) 7-8:30pm Financial Peace (Par)

MONDAY 1-4pm Line Dancing (FH) 1:00—2:30pm Knitting from the Heart (Par) 4pm– 5:30pm Gentle Yoga (Par) 6:00—7:00pm Tai Chi (FH) 7:00—9:00pm SNW Band Practice 7:00—9:00pm AA Meeting

TUESDAY 9:30-10:30 Beth Moore DVD Makeup (Lib) 9:30-11am Tuesday Morning Study (Parlor) 7-8:30pm Disciple II (FH)

WEDNESDAY 7:00—8:30am Optimist Club (FH) 9:150—11:15am Covenant Group (Lib) 4:30-5:15pm Angelus Bells ( rm. 120) 5-6pm Wed. Night Youth Dinner (Adult Classroom) 5:15-6pm Cherub Choir (Par) & Wesley Choir (rm 120) 6-6:45pm Youth Choir (rm120) 6:30-8:30pm Companion Group (Library) 6:45-7:30pm Celebration Ringers (120) 7:30-9pm Jubilation Ringers (120)

THURSDAY 7:30—9:00am Clarkston Coffee Club (FH)

9:15-11:30am Beth Moore Bible Study (Par) 6:30—7:30pm Men’s Bible Study (Lib) 6:45— 7:45pm DivorceCare (Par) 7:30—8:30 pm Chancel Choir (rm 120) Friday

7:00—8:00am Men’s Bible Study 7:00—9:00pm AA Meeting

Sunday Monday

5 World

Communion Sunday 12:30pm Single Parent’s Dinner

(Par) 3:30 Confirmation

meet your companion (FH)

6 7-8:30pm Thriller

Rehearsal (FH)

7

12

12:30-2:30pm

Mission Mtg. (Par)

13Columbus Day 7pm Trustee Mtg

(Parlor) 7-8:30pm Thriller

Rehearsal (FH)

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19 7:30-9am UMM

Breakfast (FH)

20 7-8:30pm Thriller

Rehearsal (FH) 7-9pm Farkle Club

7:30-9pm ED I Meeting (202)

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26 12-3pm Rake & Run 5pm Trunk or Treat

27 6-9am Clarkston

Area Youth Assistance (FH) 10-12pm Food Pantry Pickup

6-8pm Food Pantry Pickup

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October 2014

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 8:30am Susanna

Wesley Circle (Par)

7-9pm Althea Rose Circle (Adult Clrm)

7-9pm New Member class (Par)

Starduster Band Rehearsal (Sanc)

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3

4

8am Hands 4 Detroit (OS)

8:30pm Thriller Rehearsal (FH)

7 6:45pm Clarkston Comm. Womens

Club (Lib)

8 9am Memorial Cmt.

Mtg.(Par) 6:30-8:30 New

Members Class (Par)

9

1-6:30pm Red Cross Blood Drive (FH)

10

11

7pm Traditional China Speaker Series

(FH)

Columbus Day 7pm Trustee Mtg

(Parlor) 8:30pm Thriller Rehearsal (FH)

14

15 9-10:30am Bridges

out of Poverty Classs (Adult Clrm)

5-7:30pm Building Cm (Brd Room)

7-9pm UMM Meeting ( Par)

7-8:30pm Bridges Out of Poverty class (Par)

7-9pm Starduster Band Rehearsal (Sanc)

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18 9-12pm Baldwin

SBFH 4pm Wedding 5:30-8:30pm

Parents Night Out (FH)

8:30pm Thriller Rehearsal (FH)

9pm Farkle Club 9pm ED I

Meeting (202)

21 7-8:30pm CUMC Bookgroup (Par)

22

9-10:30am Bridges out of Poverty Classs

(Adult Clrm)

7-8:30pm Bridges Out of Poverty class (Par)

23

24 12-1:30 Over 50

Potluck (Par)

25

9am Trunk or Treat Trot

26 9am Clarkston

Area Youth Assistance (FH)

12pm Food Pantry Pickup

8pm Food Pantry Pickup

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29

8:30-11:30amUMW Board Mtg (Parlor) 9-10:30am Bridges

out of Poverty Classs (Adult Clrm)

7-8:30pm Bridges Out of Poverty class (Par)

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October 2014

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UMW

United Methodist Women Circles

Alethea Rose – Will meet on Wednesday, October 1st at 7pm in the Adult Classroom (formerly the preschool room).

The Susanna Wesley Circle will meet at 9:15 am on Wednesday October 1 in the church parlor. Our program will be making Halloween treat bags for Meals on Wheels, and Ann Degen will talk to us about the changes and plans for future services for the CUMC Food Pantry and give us an opportunity to tour the new pantry location. Please bring wrapped candy for the treat bags and toilet paper for the pantry. Questions? Call Paula Acton at 248-625-5797.

Crossroads District /Detroit Conference Annual Meeting Information “CREATED IN HIS IMAGE – MINISTRY WITH AND FOR THE “DISABLED”- Crossroads District UMW Annual Meeting and Leadership Development Training will be held on Sat, Oct 11, 2014, at Fenton UMC. Guest Speaker will be Mrs. Coleen Wilsdon, Former Chairperson of the Detroit Conference Committee on Disability Concerns. Reg Deadline is Fri, Oct 3, 2014. Cost: $12.00 (after October 3, 2014 - $15.00). In-Gathering Project: Adult Incontinence Products. Special Offering: – Children’s Activities Fund.

“TO EXPERIENCE FREEDOM AS WHOLE PERSONS” – 41thAnnual Celebration and Meeting of the Detroit Conference UMW– Sat, Oct 25, 2014. Owosso First UMC. Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey will be the keynote speaker. ‘Early Bird’ Reg cost is $16.00. Early Bird Deadline is Oct 15. Reg postmarked after Oct 15 and walk-in cost is $20.00. Seating for lunch is limited; lunch for walk-ins is not guaranteed. The In-Gathering Project - Salvation Army. Please bring new socks for women, men, boys, and girls in all sizes and colors.

UMW COOKIE SALE - Our Annual Cookie Sale will be coming up before too long. The proceeds from the COOKIE SALE will be put towards "Camperships" for the children to go to camp. This year we were able to help over twenty children with their camp tuition.

For more detailed information on the above events or for registration forms, please check the United Methodist Women Bulletin Board in the main hallway or contact Suzanne Tinka at (248) 625-3405 or E-mail: Saintsuzanne@aol.com.

All UMW members are invited to attend both meetings. It is strongly recommended that UMW Board Officers attend the Crossroads District Meeting as there will be Leadership Development Training during the morning session. Suzanne Tinka President - CUMC United Methodist Women

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UMM

CUMC Men's Bible Study Thursday Evening Study, 6:30-7:30pm - Library (Jeff Smolek, Dave Kanous) Friday Morning Study, 7:00am-8:00am - Parlor (Bill Anderson)

OCT 15th (Wed) 7:30pm - CUMC MEN's MEETING All men are welcome to drop in and join the committee meeting @ 7:30pm in the Adult Classroom.

OCT 18th (Sat) - CrossRoads District Men's Annual Business Meeting @ Flint HOPE UMC 6pm .

OCT 19th (Sun) 7:30am - CUMC MEN's BREAKFAST FH We will honor Don Pechota, Larry Marshick, Richard Caldwell & Mark

Thornton the Men in Honor of Faith for Oct 2014. Guest Speaker: Matt

Packer, christian artist/musician from Swartz Creek UMC. The Kitchen

Crew would greatly appreciate any volunteers to help out in the kitchen.

OCT 25th (Sat) @ 9AM - SWARTZ CREEK UMC PRAYER BREAKFAST The Men of Swartz Creek UMC are hosting a Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 @ 9:00am featuring the "Burchfield Brothers". Cost is $10. For tickets please call Bruce @ 1-810- 820-0601 or Jim @ 1-810-635-2772.

OCT 5 thru Nov 9 - 2014 CUMC SLEEPING BAGS FOR THE HOMELESS (SBFTH) MINISTRY Beginning Sunday, Oct. 5th thru Nov. 9, please consider donating new or gently used SLEEPING BAGS for the Homeless - Sleeping Bags can be dropped off at the church narthex (see "Hank and Sally"). Our goal is to hand out 150 sleeping bags to the homeless this year and now is a good time to get the off season bargains. Also, we will be collecting winter coats (adult and kid size), boots, socks, hats and McDonald Gift Cards. A great idea is to fill the winter coat pockets with pocket size Kleenex, chap stick, small hand cream and a pocket sized bible. Can't shop? Then please consider making a monetary love donation and Joyce Bleim will do the shopping for you! Please make checks payable to CUMC with Sleeping Bags in the Memo line.

CLARKSTON

STAFF PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Blood Drive: Thursday October 9th, 1:00PM to 6:45PM. To schedule an appointment please call Phyllis Choops @ 248-623-9425 or to www.redcrossblood.org.

Gentle Yoga continues each Monday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm in the parlor with emphasis on flexibility, stretching and balance. Instructor is Steve Guth, drop in rate $10 per week. Please bring a mat or beach towel. For more information contact Mary O'Rourke at mkworourke@gmail.com

Alternative Christmas Gift Fair SAVE THE DATES! Our 10th Annual Alternative Christmas Gift Fair will be held in Fellowship Hall on December 6 and 7, 2014. You won’t want to miss it! CUMC Book Club – All readers welcome! Join us on Tuesdays in Parlor at 7pm. October 21st – Tumbleweed by Leila Meacham. A page turner about 3 young people growing up in a small town in the Texas panhandle and how their lives unfold differently than their childhood dreams. Novel. November 18th – Angry Housewives Eating Bon-Bons by Lorna Landvik. What else can I say? This novel sounds fun as we ramp up for the busy season! Bon-bons optional!

As we continue to highlight our hardworking and talented staff, our church is blessed to have Cheryl Kelly as the CUMC Secretary.

Cheryl Kelly CUMC Secretary Here in the front office it’s usually myself or my roommate Jeremy Dean (head caretaker) who are the first faces you see when you come into CUMC. We try to always greet everyone and make them feel at ease. This is my home church and I love the staff and congregation so it’s easy to do that part of my job. I hope to direct anyone who is in need of someone or something to the right place and make them feel at ease at the same time. It can be stressful at times and multitasking keeps me on my toes but I enjoy the challenge and the change each day brings. Next time you are in stop in and say hello.

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Empty Nesters Dinner: Has your student left for college? Are you feeling a little bit sad? We have a group for you! The Empty Nesters meet during the school year on the second Thursday of the month for dinner. September's meeting will be on Thursday, October 9th at 7:00 p.m. at The Hamlin Pub . To get on the e-mail reminder list and to RSVP please contact Holly Stowers at thesnipa@juno.com. 50 and OVER is a vibrant group that enjoys the fun and fellowship of monthly mid-day social gatherings. We meet for potluck lunches, programs and field trips. You are heartily welcomed and encouraged to attend any time! We usually meet on the third Friday of the month. Watch the Bulletin for detailed information and sign up on the 50 and Over bulletin board in the hallway by the nursery. Contact for questions: Lou and Brenda DuPree, bkdupree@comcast.net, 248-625- 5141.

Fri, Oct 24 Sonya Luna, United Methodist missionary, serves the Detroit Annual Conference in developing the Hispanic/Latino ministries. Her call is to have a church where all can receive God’s message in their own language. Noon potluck. Wed, Nov 19 A mission work day at Gleaners Food Bank in Pontiac. We will meet at 11am for potluck lunch and travel by van and cars to Gleaners, working from 12:30 – 2:30pm. Sun, Dec 21 Detroit Symphony Orchestra Home for the Holidays Pop Concert 3pm, dinner afterwards

Thriller Dance returns and we are looking for new zombies! Last year at our Trunk or Treat we had a small zombie troupe dance “Thriller” in the parking lot during the event—we are hoping to grow this group every year. You do not have to be a talented dancer to be part of this group—just have a good sense of humor. All ages are welcome as long as they can memorize the dance. We have 3 scheduled dates for practices: Monday, Oct 6, 7-8:30pm (Fellowship Hall) Monday, Oct 13, 7-8:30pm (Fellowship Hall) Monday, Oct 20, 7-8:30pm (Narthex) Our final performance will be at Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct 26th at approx. 5pm. If you are interested please email Cheryl Kelly at ckelly@clarkstonumc.org and we can send you the video to check out and practice. People seemed to get a kick out of it last year and we had several people ask to join us—so here is your chance!

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Parents Gathering: Are you a single parent? Would you like to meet other single parents at our church? Come to dinner at church, Sunday, October 5, following worship in the Parlor. This will be a time to gather and explore the development of a single-parents group here at church. To RSVP or for questions, please contact Pastor Amy: amayomoyle@clarkstonumc.org

Attention Parents of College-Age Students: The Beyond High School Committee is looking for the college addresses of your students. Please email their address to Renee Weaver-Wright at rweaverwri@aol.com. Thank you!

Prayer Shawl Ministry: The Monday Knitters have many prayer shawls to give away to members and friends of CUMC! Look for our display of a variety of shawls knit with love and prayers for people who need to feel a tangible gift of God’s love and presence. You may select a shawl, record your selection in a notebook and give the shawl away. Display will be located near the parlor. See Deacons Laura or Christine for more information.

Please join us for the 7th Annual Gala to benefit ESTHERS Children. Friday, November 7th, 2014 at 6:30 pm at Oakhurst Golf and Country Club, 7000 Oakhurst Lane, Clarkston, MI 48348. An evening of appetizers, cash bar, dinner, silent and live auction and live entertainment. A gallery of photography and art done by the girls at ESTHERS, and a message from Veronica, ESTHERS first international exchange student. Tickets may be purchased for $100 at our website, www.esthers.org, or mail a check made payable to ESTHERS to P.O. Box 995, Clarkston, MI 48347. Questions? Email info@estherschildren.org Please save the date for the next Speaker Series is Saturday, October 11th, 2014 at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall. OCC Professor Emeritus Dennis Fiems taught World History. The title of his talk is "Traditional China: GPS (Government, Power, Society.)” He will discuss China's rise to the wealthiest society on earth through the power of the Emperors, the Mandate of Heaven, and the class system. Briefcases needed!!! For Our Mission Possible Fundraiser and Auction we are in need of the old hard sided briefcases. IF you have one to donate or to let us borrow please contact Cheryl Kelly at the office 248-6251611 or ckelly@clarkatonumc.org

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2014 Mission Possible Fundraiser &

Auction

Saturday, Nov. 8th

-Mark the Date!

6-9pm in the CUMC Fellowship Hall. Here’s the steps to enjoy a really great night of fun, laughter and fellowship. $10.00 tickets in advance (age 12 & up) $12.00 at door—buys you a hors d’oeuvres & dessert buffet followed by an auction of services that benefit Missions in local, national and international ministries.

Step 1: Donate if you can—Do you have a talent or gift that you can donate toward this event? Items like 4 hours of babysitting, help with spring yard cleanup, cooking a dinner, a weekend at your cottage, a special quilt you made—you get the idea. Fill out a donation form available in chimes, bulletin board or church office. Drop your filled out form into the briefcase located in the church office by Nov 3rd.

Step 2: Buy a ticket and br ing a fr iend and come enjoy a fun night. Tickets will be on sale in the crossroads and Fellowship Hall starting Oct 19th.

This year MasterCard and Visa are welcome. Any questions, contact Mary Gladstone-Highland. We will be featuring donated items on the mission bulletin board so check it out!

MISSION I

Choose to accept the mission

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Commitment Form

Please fill out form and drop off in the office with any

items to be donated.

I commit to provide to the highest bidder, the

following service:

Name:

Email Address:

Phone number:

ALL proceeds from the dinner and auction will support our CUMC missions activities this year, helping people in need locally and globally.

MISSION I (Examples: 4 hours babysitting, help with spring yard clean up, cook a dinner, clean your house, read a book to you or your child, a weekend at my cottage , dessert for 6 months, Sporting & Theatre tickets, Sports Memorabilia… etc) My service will be …. Minimum bid if needed: $

PRAYER REQUESTS If you or someone you know could benefit from the caring support of the church,

please contact Deacon Laura Speiran in the church office. Prayer Requests for church bulletin and/or Prayer Chain:

Use pew card, contact Suzanne Tinka at 625-3405, or email to prayerrequests@clarkstonumc.org.

Your prayers are requested for:

Congregation and their Family Members

Katie Adams, Todd Arcane, Mary Bannasch, Doris & Bob Beattie, Brian Barthelmes, Blaze Beeson & Family, Jeff Bleim, Diana Bullen, Erica & Trevor Cale, Ralph Carter, Anne Chen, Larry Chunovich, The Cobb Family, Cameron Corder, Jenny DuPree, Phil Dutton, Judy & Larry Ettinger, Cameron Fortinberry, Marian Gettel, Bob Greene, Michelle Henry, Mary Gladstone-Highland, Tom Hoff, Victor Ison, Marylou Johnson, Ruth Ellsworth Jones, Vineese Kasari, Patricia Kerrick, Casey Knott, Lynne Kristi, Jan Lucich, Laura Madison, Kelley Martin, Ed McGregor, Kelsey Merz, Lila Miller, Jim Morrison, Ed Nagel, Pat Ouellette, Gordan Palmer, Dallas Peterman, Heather Robinson, Bill Samson, Yvonne Sleight, Matt Smolek, Steve Stadler, Carol Stover, Arlyce Tague, Armen Tamakian, Jameson Timberlake, Robert & Linda Tudor, Nancy Vance, Justin Van Hooser, Joan Veale, Maynard White, Noah Wills & family, Shawna Wisser, Anne Wohlford, David Wood and Bill Zorka.

Friends of the Congregation

Jan Altermatt, Kathy Bacon, Amy Castell, Baby Collin, Baby Maya. Lisa Ballinger, Sandy Balone, Paul Bemman, Marilyn Campbell, Jim Carpenter & Family, Betty Cole, Karen Cooper, Dan, Millie Gates, Bernita Hawes, Abigail Herrmann, Abby Hixson, Jim Hopson, Linda, Joyce Lewis, Tom Lowell, Jim MacDonald, Jaclyn Martini, Larry Moceri, Rev. Barbara Nolin, Rebekah Oman, Marcia Outlaw, Jean Pachuta, Rachel Rea, Alicia Riegel, Fred Rohrbach, Russ, Peggy Schroeder, Shawn & Jon Schwarts, Joe Seddon, Matt & Kathleen Shipley, Larry Sholtey, Wendy Sylvain, Cody Sleva, Sue, Jim Terrill, Jim Walker, Robert Ward, Sr., Brian & Lezley Wells and Wendy Wisniewski

In Care Facilities

Golda Cecil, Rev. Jon Clapp, Peggy Dryer, Marilyn Guzzo, Freda Meyland, JD Powell, Jan Sutton, John Weber, and Robert Wickell.

At Home

Jim & Kay Coates, Jean Macklem, Bernice McCarrick, and Bob Morse

Serving Our Country

Maggie Adams, Robert Baird, Aron Bland, Joe Bondy, Madeline Bondy, Josh Brewer, Scott Brewer, Becky Bucar, Tommy Bullen, Tommy John Burbank, Christopher Carbone, Sean Coppinger, Cameron Corder, Shawn Flanigan, Charlie Fulton, Michael Galbraith, Jim Goerss, Joshua Goerss, Ansel Gruenberg, Ariel Gruenberg, Luke Harris, Gentry Herring, Courtney Koskela, Greg LeClaire, Tommy Lewis, Matt Murphy, John Nickerson, Lisa Pasternak, Ben Tartell, John Wawruck, Nicholas White, Dennis Wisser, Justin Wisser, and Gabriel Zapata

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Submission deadlines Mail date

November Issue / Tue Oct 21 Fri, Oct 25

December Issue/ Tue Oct 18 Fri, Nov 28

January Issue/ Tue., Dec 16 Fri. Dec 19

Church Staff

Main Number: 248-625-1611 Email: cumcoffice@clarkstonumc.org Website: www.clarkstonumc.org

Richard Dake, Senior Pastor ext. 223 Amy Mayo-Moyle, Associate Pastor ext. 224 Christine Wyatt, Minister of Adult Education ext. 226 Laura Sperian, Minister of Congregation Care ext. 222

Angie Scheu, Director of Worship ext. 228 Kim Bishop, Choral Director Jeremy Dean, Director of Facilities/Caretaker ext. 227 Michele Ettinger, Children & FUEL Coordinator ext. 235 Mary Gladstone-Highland, Community Outreach Director ext. 234 Collen Godfrey, Executive Director of Ministries ext. 250 Cheryl Kelly, Administrative Assistant ext. 220 Jack McCarrick, Evening Caretaker ext. 252 Judy Mellen, Handbell Choirs Director ext. 253 Carole Meyers, Finance Manager ext. 221 Michele Poirier, Childcare Coordinator ext. 232 Karen Girard, Cherub Choir Director ext. 251 Annette Siminski, Director of Family Ministries ext. 233 Holly Stowers, Office Volunteer ext. 220 Kathy Waechter, Finance Assistant ext. 221 Leslie Wills, Principal Organist ext. 229 Neal Wright, Sunday Night Music Leader ext. 255

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