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TOWER NOTES NEWSLETTER 353 E Vienna Rd Clio, MI 48420 www.cliobethany.org

Bethany United Methodist Church

Worship Date Lay Reader Sound Booth Nursery Attendants

October 1st Jerry Mowl Marc Middleton Judi Lewis

October 8th Marc Middleton Kris Frazier Nola Thornton

October 15th Les Randall/

Hope Robinson

Elizabeth Whiting Judi Lewis

October 22nd Otis Stout Marc Middleton

October 29th Ron Lemmon Amy Dickinson Judi Lewis

Upcoming Sermon Schedule October 1st “The Process”

Acts 15:6-22

World

Communion

Sunday

October 8th “The Transformation”

Acts 6: 1-7

October 15th “What If?”

Psalm 19

Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9,

12- 20

October 22nd “Thank You Notes”

Deuteronomy 26:1-12

Stewardship

Sunday

October 29th “Drying Our Tears”

Revelation 7:9-17

All Saints’ Day

You’re Invited to Fall

Festival!

October 7th from 11am-2pm

Come for a time of Food,

Family Fun, and Fellowship

Invite your Friends and

Family!

*There’s a signup sheet in

the greeting area to

volunteer

If you have

information for

November’s

Tower Notes,

have it to the

office by

October 26th

Dear friends,

The season of autumn is fast approaching, and it is one of my four favorite seasons of the year.

I love the crisp mornings and the cooler evenings, the deep blue skies and the welcome rain. And, I love living in a state

filled with deciduous trees whose leaves will change color before they fall. I think we all enjoy the tapestry of red,

brown, gold and orange that blankets our state for a few precious weeks, beginning in the north and working its way

through the lower state. The lush colors bring remarkable beauty to a long walk or an everyday ride to work.

A few years ago, I learned something interesting about the changing leaves. I am not a trained botanist, so I admit that

my explanation is oversimplified, but I offer it to you anyway. The brilliant autumn color is not created by a change from

green to red / brown / gold / orange, but is the result of a letting go by the leaves. As the summer season ends, the

leaves slowly release the chlorophyll that fills their veins and keeps them green, revealing the other rich color that was

always there. So, the color is not something new, but something hidden, something that was always present but is now

being seen. How wondrous it is that a process of letting go would result in such an amazing explosion of beauty!

Perhaps this is another example of the many things we can learn about God and about ourselves by observing the

natural world around us. Perhaps it encourages us to consider the power and beauty of letting go. Sometimes, we hang

on tightly to the “chlorophyll” of our lives. Just like the leaves, there is a season when our things / experiences / habits

are essential for us to keep; and just like the leaves, there is a season to let them go. Sometimes, it is a matter of

releasing the tangible stuff and clutter of our homes; sometimes, it means giving up old grudges and bitterness so the

wounds can heal. Sometimes, we face changes in our level of independence or mobility; sometimes, it is a loss of rituals

or traditions that we have grown to cherish. These changes, and many others, can be hard or scary, but they can also be

opportunities to let our colors shine!

Letting go can reveal the strength and courage that already lie within us, bringing out the beauty of our faith in God.

When we are willing to be vulnerable and trust God in releasing what has been, there is room for God to display what

already is and will be. There is room for God to create a magnificent tapestry of color and texture in our lives, beyond

anything we could have imagined. There is room for God to reveal the strength, and wonder, and courage that is deep

within us. There is room for God to transform us.

As our little corner of the hemisphere prepares for the season of winter, enjoy the autumn beauty that surrounds us.

And, I would add, enjoy the beauty that is within you! You are an amazing creature, filled with the breath of God. You

have strength, and wisdom, and hope, and courage, and faith, and love – given to you by the hand of God. Don’t be

afraid of the letting go, and watch your colors shine!

Shalom,

Pastor Cathi

Whine and Dine Blondies (which none of us are anymore) was a great place for Whine and

Dine. Good food, good conversation, and thanks for the jokes Pat Walker. October will

find us at UNOs in Birch Run. Enjoy the brisk fall weather and the marvels of the color

changes Word from our Ad Board Chair, Jerry Stadler

Palm trees can withstand harsh conditions and survive. They can often survive drought

because the palm tree roots are the same size at the stem as they are at the base and roots go

deep to tap nourishment. Colossians 2:6-7 instructs us: “And now just as you trusted Christ to

save you, trust him, too, for each days problems; live in vital union with him. Let your roots

grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him.

From the Trustees: The trustees want to thank all of you who donated to our blacktopping project.

With your help and $8,000 from the yard sale, we were able to resurface about one-

third of our back parking lot.

We would like to finish this project next summer by resurfacing the remaining

portion of the parking lot. This will cost approximately $31,000. If you would like to

contribute to this project through a lump sum, monthly or weekly donation, mark your

donation “parking lot” and place it in the collection plate or turn it in to the office.

Thanks again for supporting the Trustees in their mission to maintain our church

property.

Sunday School Options

Amy Dickinson teaches the younger

children (Kindergarten – 4th grade) in

room 4

Marc Middleton teaches the youth

(5th-12th grade) in room 3

Sue Boyse teaches the adults through

a book study by Joel Olsteen in room 2.

There’s no need to purchase the book

or read the lessons before coming on

Sunday Morning

Jerry Bradow leads the Pathfinders

class in the lounge (room 1). They do a

book by book study of the bible.

*All the Sunday School rooms are in the entrance wing of the church across from

the main office

Crossroads District Annual Conference &

Crossroad District Board of Missions Annual Meeting Sunday, October 15, 2017

Court Street United Methodist Church

225 West Court Street, Flint, MI 484532

Schedule:

3:30pm – Gathering

4:00pm – Dinner – RSVP required by 10/6/17

5:00pm – Worship with Keynote Speaker, Bishop David Bard, Board of Missions Annual

Meeting, Crossroads District Annual Meeting

Contact Pastor Cathi with any questions or if you are interested in going.

Youth Opportunities:

CORE 10/4 3pm

Wednesday Night Live 10/4 5pm

CORE 10/11 3pm


CORE 10/18 3pm


CORE 10/25 3pm


(Wednesday Night Live will start October 4th and we will need chefs in the kitchen to cook

dinner. Please see me or Amy and we will get you signed up) Marc is looking for adults to take turns teaching a class during Wednesday Night Live. We are

looking for a cooking class, photography class, and things of that nature. If you can, or know

someone who could teach a class like that, let Marc know and we will get them signed up.

CORE is for all middle and high school students that want to do something after school on

Wednesday. Starting in September, from 3:00-5:00, we meet for homework time, fun, bible

study, and snack. At 5:00 CORE connects with Wednesday Night Live so there are service and

study opportunities, with dinner served at 6:00

Men’s Night Out

Men’s Night Out continues every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. We will continue with a video

and discussion to follow. We will serve dinner and a free will offering will be taken up

for it. I’m looking forward to continuing this fall’s program! Blessings! - Jerry Mowl

Choir

Choir will be practicing on Wednesdays starting

October 4th at 7:15pm. All are welcome to join. See

Rachel DeShone for more information.

We have been feeding a lot of families a lot this

month and are still in need the following items

for our food pantry:

• Mac & Cheese

• Corn Muffin Mix

• Jelly

• Pancake Mix

• Syrup

• Saltines

• Creamed soups

• Large paper grocery bags

There is a donation box located in the entrance wing of the church where the offices

are.

CHURCH CONFERENCE – Sunday, October 8, 2017 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Each year, United Methodist congregations gather for their annual Church Conference. This is a time to celebrate the blessings of the past year, and prepare ourselves for the year to come. Led by the District Superintendent, we gather for Worship, elect* our committee members and leaders, vote* on the pastor’s compensation, review* our membership list, and receive a “State of the Church” report from the pastor. It is a significant time of looking back, and looking forward. This year, Church Conferences will have a new twist, as all the Mission Zone congregations will have their Church Conferences together. Our District Superintendent, the Rev. John Hice, has created several Mission Zones across the District with the goal of building relationships, encouraging more collaborative ministry, and increasing accountability among us. Our Mission Zone includes Bethany, Mt. Morris, Richfield, Genesee and Thetford Center UMCs. So, all five congregations will gather at Bethany for a brief time of worship with Rev. Hice; and then each will move into separate rooms for the business portion of their Conference. This will be a unique opportunity to connect with some of the familiar or new people who serve God as United Methodists in our community. Please plan to gather, worship, celebrate and dream as part of a new Mission Zone. If you have any questions, feel free to speak to Pastor Cathi or any member of the Pastor Parish Relations Committee. * Everyone is encouraged to attend, but only church members may vote on the business matters.

Birthdays

1st Cris Schipper

3rd Doris Bromley

7th Carol Wilson

10th Ruth Ackerman

15th Al Miller

17th Mike Hunjo, Kris Frazier, Bill Bookout

21st Steve Lee, Jane Fuller, Geneva Smith

24th Betty Short

28th Mary Edwards

31st Tami Salzbrenner

Anniversaries

1st Dick and Glenna Gustafson

7th Jerry and Charlotte Mowl

11th James and Mary Jarvis

19th Dennis and Donna West

23rd Bob and Carol Wilson, Amy and Jason Langdon

Mary Ellen Morse

3052 W Wilson Rd

Clio, MI 48420

Emma Wagner

Independence Village #281

255 Mayer Rd

Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Junis Wildfong

3062 Field Rd

Clio, MI 48420

Jack Martin

3076 W Wilson Rd

Clio, MI 48420

Marge Schoeppach

Independence Village #360

255 Mayer Rd

Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Art Bigelow

8450 Neff Rd.

Mt. Morris, MI 48458

Donna Clevenger

Gross Assisted Living

1417 W Vienna Rd

Clio, MI 48420

Don Hutchison

MediLodge

9317 Vienna Rd

Montrose, MI 48457

Lyle Brown

Prestige Point

4137 Cook Rd

Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Faye Helsel

561 Poplar St

Clio, MI 48420

Claire and Lucille Mutch

6460 W Lake Rd

Clio, MI 48420

Marty Boughen

Cranberry Park

Transitional Bldg #17

1338 W Vienna Rd

Clio, MI 48420

Scripture Study for October

1st Luke 17-18 16th Acts 23-24 2nd Luke 19-20 17th Acts 25-26 3rd Luke 21-22 18th Acts 27-28 4th Luke 23-24 19th Romans 1-2 5th Acts 1-2 20th Romans 3-4 6th Acts 3-4 21st Romans 5-6 7th Acts 5-6 22nd Romans 7-8 8th Acts 7-8 23rd Romans 9-10 9th Acts 9-10 24th Romans 11-12 10th Acts 11-12 25th Romans 13-14 11th Acts 13-14 26th Romans 15-16 12th Acts 15-16 27th 1 Corinthians 1-2 13th Acts 17-18 28th 1 Corinthians 3-4 14th Acts 19-20 29th 1 Corinthians 5-6 15th Acts 21-22 30th 1 Corinthians 7-8

Swiss Steak, Potatoes and Gravy,

Assorted Vegetables, and Homemade

Pies and Cakes

Donations at the door.

Workers are needed as well.

Everyone come and enjoy!

For more information, call the church

office at 810-686-5151

Bethany Harvest Supper

September 28th from 4:30pm – 6:30pm

October 2017

1 Sunday School 9:00am Worship Service 10:30am

2 Young Adult Bible Study 5:00pm Trustees MTG 7:00pm

3 Women’s Bible Study - 10:00am Men’s Night Out 6:00pm Roller Skating 6:30pm Intercessory Prayer 7:00pm

4 SEE WEDNESDAY EVENING SCHEDULE

5 AA - 7:00pm

6 7 Fall Festival 11:00am-2:00pm

8 Sunday School 9:00am Worship Service 10:30am Charge Conference 3pm

9 Young Adult Bible Study 5:00pm

10 Women’s Bible Study - 10:00am Whine and Dine 1:00pm Men’s Night Out 6:00pm Roller Skating 6:30pm Intercessory Prayer 7:00pm

11 SEE WEDNESDAY EVENING SCHEDULE

12 AA - 7:00pm

13 14


16 Young Adult Bible Study 5:00pm Finance MTG 7:00pm


18 Ruth Circle 7:00pm SEE WEDNESDAY EVENING SCHEDULE

19 AA - 7:00pm Autumn Tea 7:00pm

20 Wedding Rehearsal (All day)

21 Wedding (All day)


23 Esther Circle 10:00am Young Adult Bible Study 5:00pm Ad Board MTG 7:00pm


25 Tabitha Circle 10:00am SEE WEDNESDAY EVENING SCHEDULE

26 AA – 7:00pm

27 28


30 31 Women’s Bible Study - 10:00am Men’s Night Out 6:00pm Roller Skating 6:30pm Intercessory Prayer 7:00pm

Wednesday Evening Schedule:

• CORE – 3:00pm

• Wednesday Night Live – 5:00pm

• Dinner – 6:00pm

• Bethany Band – 6:30pm

• Choir – 7:15pm

• Bethany Bells – 7:45pm

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