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Reverend Trevor Herm, Pastor

Romeo United Methodist Church

Church Office: 586-752-9132 Church Fax: 586-752-0593

Anne Wilber, Church Secretary Cynthia Forsgren, Choir Director

Linda Schenburn, Christian Education Kari Reid, Treasurer

Ed LaLonde, Praise Band Grant Groomes, Youth Director

September 2017

The GRAPEVINE is published monthly. The

intention is to communicate and promote the entire

program of the Romeo United Methodist Church

to members and friends. Your articles, comments

and suggestions are welcome. The editor reserves

the right to edit content and space as required.

Linda Eastman, Editor Phone: 586 281-6956 lindakeastman@aol.com

The Grapevine

Peach Festival Labor Day Parade September 4 at 1:30 a.m.

Children’s Peach Festival Parade “Team Superheros”

September 4 at 10:00 a.m.

This Month’s Events

First Day of Autumn September 22

Rally Day September 10

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Pastor’s Paragraphs

I hate to see summer coming to an end but we have an exciting fall to look forward to. We have several Bible study

groups that will be starting up. We hope that you will find one that fits into your schedule and fits your interests.

Carol and I will be starting one on Sunday evenings at 6:00. It will be an overview of the important chapters of the

Bible but you will only have to read one chapter each week.

Our first meeting will be Sept 17th and we will be studying the book of Genesis for nine weeks.

We will begin with a light meal at 6:00 and then Bible study will start at 7. Please sign up by Sept 10th.

Creation — Genesis 1

The Fall (Adam and Eve) — Genesis 3

Noah and the Flood — Genesis 6

The Tower of Babel — Genesis 11

The Call of Abram — Genesis 12

God makes promises to Abraham — Genesis 15

Jacob and Esau — Genesis 25

Joseph sold by his brothers — Genesis 37

Joseph in Egypt — Genesis 39

Why Should We Study the Bible?

Because God wrote it, specifically for us.

Because God is all knowing so we can trust what He has to say.

Because God loves us and cares for us.

The Bible tells us God’s plan for our lives so we realize that He is worth following.

Pastor Trevor

Many of us have accepted the “Parable of Talents Challenge” (based on Matthew 25: 14-30) and are already thinking of

creative ways to grow the $5 seed money to benefit the Missions of the Church. To assist those interested in multiplying

their “five talents”, RUMC will be setting up a booth in front of the church on Labor Day, Monday, September 4th from 10

a.m. to 4 p.m. The Peach Festival parades will bring many people right to our doorstep and the hope is that members of

our community will be thankful for the opportunity to purchase our items. Those interested in donating items for sale or

helping man the tables should contact Linda Schenburn by Sunday, August 27th. The challenge ends on October 15th,

when we’ll return both principal and profit to advance God’s work in a way that is pleasing to Him. May we be worthy of

hearing, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” (Matthew 25:21 and 23).

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SEPTEMBER VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE FELLOWSHIP TIME

3rd Anne and Don Wilber 10th Rally Day 17th Jeff and Mary McClay, Laurie Bennett 24th Anna Bonani, Sue Rhoads, Carol Wilson

USHERS SCHEDULE Traditional Service Contemporary Service

3rd and 10th Craig Engwall – Lead, Judy Engwall Joyce Pelto, Ginny Power, Tom Weeks, Doug Forsgren

Jeff Groomes

17th and 24th Christian Goolsby – Lead, Jim Welser, Linda Eastman, Kathy

Smith Don Adkin

GREETERS

9:00 A.M. Service

3rd Theresa King, Pam Couture 10th Ed Buckner, Sharon Schildt 17th Bob and Lynn Bachholzky 24th Carole Redd, Gayle Beitel

11:OO A.M. Service

3rd Open 10th Open 17th Open 24th Open

VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS

Seasonal Flowers Mary Jo Hosler 586-337-2692 Baby Blanket Ministry Ilene Lock 586-752-3952 College Ministry Paula Groomes 586-752-4003 Fellowship Hour Becky Laseke 586-232-4997 Greeters Gayle Beitel 586-232-3388 Nursery Jen Lamb 586-255-5557 Sound Board Dave Beskin 586-781-8346 Ushers Craig Engwall 586-504-6655 Communion Marilyn Bracy 586-752-6964

COMMUNION STEWARDS

September 3 - Pews 9:00 a.m. Namoi Stasak Marilyn Bracy 11:00 a.m. Marty and Karen Rastigue Ron and Pat Sebastian

LITURGIST SCHEDULE

9:00 Service

3rd Ned Grant 10th Ann Heller 17th Paul Heller 24th Mary Jo Hosler 11:00 Service 3rd Grant Groomes 10th Laurie Lenard 17th Marty Rastigue 24th Joy Robeson

SOUND BOARD

3rd Claudia Royal 10th Mischele Makhlouf 17th Mischele Makhlouf 24th Laurie Bennett

ALTAR FLOWERS 3rd Nita Glover 10th Becky Laseke 17th Dennis Family 24th Amy and Ned Grant

NURSERY SCHEDULE

9:00 A.M. Service 11:OO A.M. Service

3rd Laura Salsido 3rd Lamb Family 10th Kirtley Family 10th Dale and Jenny Teller 17th McClay Family 17th Louchrisa Smith 24th Ginny Powers 24th Lamb Family

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Weekly Meetings

Kitting Class Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Room 107 His Table Community Meal Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall Praise Band Practice Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Santa’s Workshop Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Life Skills Room Bell Choir Practice Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Practice Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary D.E.L.T.A. Youth Group Thursday 7:00 p.m. Youth Level Communion Sunday First Sunday of each month Traditional Service Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sanctuary Fellowship Time Sunday 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall Prayers for Church Sunday 10:15 a.m. Prayer Room 106 Contemporary Service Sunday 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary

RUMC September 2017 Calendar

Sun 3rd Communion Sunday

Mon 4th

Labor Day – Office Closed

Children’s Parade at the Peach Festival

Peach Festival Labor Day Parade

9:00 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

Tue 5th

His Table Community Meal

Staff Parish Committee Meeting

Missions Committee Meeting

5:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Sun 10th Rally Day ! - Combined Service 10:00 a.m.

Tue 12th His Table Community Meal 5:30 p.m.

Wed 13th Stewardship Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Fri 15th Wedding Rehearsal

Sat 16th Wedding

VCI Away Meeting

Tue 19th His Table Community Meal 5:30 p.m.

Thurs 21st VCI Home Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Sat 23rd Fellowship Hall in use

Sun 24th SPRC Conference at Armada UMC 1:00 p.m.

Tue 26th His Table Community Meal

UMW Event in the Library

5:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Sat 30th Church Conference

Fellowship Hall in use 10:40 a.m.

October

Tue 3rd His Table Community Meal

Staff Parish Committee Meeting

5:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

RENDERING SERVICES TO OTHER

CHARGES

The Board of Ordained

Ministry provided the Detroit Annual

Conference with guidance to clarify

the relationship between clergy and

pastorates other than their current

appointment.

In keeping with the standards

of pastoral conduct endorsed by our

Bishop and Cabinet, Reverend Dr.

John Bailey’s relationship to the

Romeo United Methodist Church will

terminate June 30, 2017. Dr. Bailey

will decline requests for pastoral

service on behalf of the Romeo United

Methodist Church, and all pastoral

duties will become the sole

responsibility of the new pastor,

Reverend Trevor Herm.

This guidance also applies to

all previous pastors who have served

the Romeo United Methodist Church.

Saturday, October 14, 6:00 p.m.

At VanHoutte Farm

More details to follow!

Church Bonfire

Choir Practice Sanctuary Choir rehearsals will resume on Wednesday, September 6 at 7.30 p.m. Handbell Choir rehearsals will resume on Wednesday, September 13 at 6.45 p.m.

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Financial Snapshot of the Operating Fund

as of 7/31/17

Actual Budget Difference

Income $206,470 $219,937 $-13,467

Expenses 216,358 219,937 -3,579

Deficit -9,888 0 -9,888

Unpaid Apportionments $17,928

Your church needs your support

** Your church needs your Financial Support!

Finance Committee

Caring from Within

The friends and family of RUMC

pray God’s peace be with Beth

Theisen and family. Beth’s

mother, Barbara Hudson, passed

away August 5, 2017. You are in

our prayers.

D.E.L.T.A. had a great time at its annual Faris House

Party. We had great weather and great food, and enjoyed

swimming in the pond.

The Psalm Bible Study has been meeting on Thursday's

at 6pm. It has been very interesting to exam the Psalms

and talk about how they relate to us. We will be finishing

the study up as summer comes to an end.

NOTICE: D.E.L.T.A. will be moving to Wednesday nights!

The time of 7-9pm will remain the same. We hope that

this change will work better with everyone's schedules!

This change will take place for kick-off this year in

September.

Thank you!

Grant Groomes

NEW MINISTRY COMING TO RUMC!!!

The prayer team is taking our ministry on the road!

Starting on August 26 and September 2, from 10-12, we

will be in the driveway north of Methodist House offering

Drive-thru prayer for the community. We have a cute

“Prayer Diner” prop, a banner, signs for the road and will

be handing out “Menus” with scripture related to various

prayer concerns. We are actually going to be using

Mondays from 4-6pm for our regular time slot, starting

September 11. If you would like to participate in this spirit

filled service, contact Linda Klusendorf: 586 484 1018

CRAFTERS WANTED

RUMC’s 11th annual Christmas Craft Bazaar

Saturday, November 18, 9am to 4pm (Friday eve

setup available)

Table fee: $30 Call Becky Laseke 586/337-1361 to

register.

Thank you to all my church family for the prayers, cards,

and calls during my stay at the hospital and therapy. So

nice to get acquainted with Pastor Trevor and Carol with

their many visits. I am thankful to be home and feeling

better!

Marian Hevel

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Michigan Peach Festival

Children’s Parade

Monday, September 4, 2017

9:15 a.m. sharp!

For all RUMC children, friends & parents!

This includes cousins, grandpas, & grandmas!

The Romeo United Methodist Church is entering a Romeo Trolley Ride / walking entry in the

Children’s Parade.

The Children’s Parade theme is: Sports!

Our Theme: The Superhero Team! Join this team and become a Superhero! Discover your

strength in God! “Do good, seek peace and go after it!” Inspired from this year’s VBS theme

Hero Central. Please join us on Monday, September 4 at 9:15 a.m. in the church parking lot

to get any last minute details and to receive your candy to pass out in the parade. Dress for

the weather and wear comfortable shoes, and your Super Hero cape if you have one from

VBS or a yellow shirt. If for some reason you are late on Monday, just come and join in. The

parade starts at 10 a.m. on the corner of Prospect and E. Hollister. Watch for the church

banner! Thanks so much for making this dream come true. Your leadership in this event is

appreciated.

The Parade Planning Team: The Odyssey children, Dave and Laura Zaiglin,

Rachel Adams, The Zimmerman Family, The Evans Family.

Don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions or concerns. Linda Schenburn, Dir. of Christian Education, to

register please call the church office 586-752-9132 or e-mail <romeounited@sbcglobal.net>

Apportionment Fundraiser! Dear Church Family, Our Odyssey Children want to help to contribute towards apportionments! We need your help to enable them to learn leadership and stewardship skills! The children are now collecting recyclable cans and bottles. We need yours! Please leave them in the box in the lobby. The children will keep a visual chart and report each week as to our goal! In addition, they will have God’s Bountiful Harvest in the lobby which includes vegetables, flowers, and herbs. These are available for you to take home for a small donation. Last Sunday, they made jars of 3 Berry Jam to add to the goal! With God’s grace and your help, imagine the potential! Linda Schenburn, Christian Education Director

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The Romeo Area AAUW book sale is

September 1 through 4 at the Romeo

Community Center! Donations of

books are needed and accepted at

Washington UMC, Romeo Community

Center and St. John Lutheran

Church. The proceeds from this sale

allow them to award $4,000 in

scholarships to local students!

You Are Invited to a FUN Girls’ Night Out

UMW Fundraiser for RUMC

All Proceeds go toward Apportionments

WHO: All ladies are invited. Bring your friends and family.

WHAT: Premier Designs Jewelry Fundraiser

WHERE: Romeo United Methodist Church

WHEN: Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 7-9pm

WHY: “Jewelry is a girl’s best friend.” It will be fun! We will

earn money to help pay our apportionments.

A sign-up board will be in the church lobby by September 1st.

Please be sure to sign up so seating and snacks can be planned

accordingly.

Your new favorite Premier Designs Jewelry Lady will be donating

her profit back to our fundraiser, as well.

If you are unable to attend and would like to support this event,

you can pre-order or book your own party to help us earn more

money. Contact Ellen Dennis (cell phone: 586-322-2814 or home

phone: 586-752-3853) to view a catalog and place your order.

THANK-YOU THANK-YOU GWEN!!!! It takes a team to pull Sunday morning worship together. Some of team is visible so we know what they do, but there is one person who is completely behind the scenes. We want to thank Gwen Beskin for the informative, beautiful and inspiring work she creates on our tv monitors each and every Sunday. Gwen sits at home and types up all the announcements and graphics for our entire church service. This includes all lyrics for the hymns, and all the readings that go on for that particular Sunday. She includes beautiful, inspirational and when appropriate cute pictures. It is a lot of work and we are so grateful to her for sharing her time and talent with all of us!! Thanks again Gwen!!!!!

BLUE WATER DISTRICT

UMW 2017 ANNUAL MEETING

When: Saturday, October 14, 2017 - 9:30 a.m.

Where: United Methodist Church, 68 Lexington St, Sandusky, MI The theme this year is “Jesus Sets Entrapped Women Free”. Keynote address by Rev. Carolin Spragg, retired pastor. If you would like to attend this annual meeting, please contact the church office. Deadline for registering is September 25th.

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4th Kayla Yonkos 6th Carol A. Urban 7th Mary McClay Kate Burnette 8th Sharron Yenglin 9th Nicholas Rastigue 11th Herbert Johnson Lawrence Brandeberry 12th Rachel Durham Christian Goolsby 13th Austin Dillon Chelsea Springer 14th Gary Corbin Richard Johnson Elizabeth Bart Al Reid 15th Amy Grant 17th Guy Jones-Lau 19th Kim Lamb

20th Ilene Lock Donna Sevener Dustin Furney 21st Marian Hevel James Ashmore Linda Schenburn Kathy Callow 22nd Jarod Nevitt 23rd Patricia Sebastian Kaleb Bart 24th Heather Covington John Trupkovich 26th LuAnn Patrzalek 28th Juliette Zimmerman 29th Tom Weeks Carol Wilson Paige Groomes Rachel Krawchuk 30th Craig Stevenson Steve Campbell

COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY: www.communitybiblestudy.org

Studying: Romans

Meeting: Lakeside Assembly of God {Shelby township- 21 and Schoenner}

Thursdays 9:3011:30am

Starts: September 7th

Studying: Matthew

Meeting: Rochester Christian Church {Rochester and Snell Road} Thursdays 9:30-11:30am

Starts: September 14th

BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP: www.bsfinternational.org

Studying: Romans

Meeting: Shepherd’s Gate {23mile road and M53} Tuesdays 9:15am

Starts: September 12th

Studying: Romans

Meeting: Christian Reformed Church {Imlay City} Wednesdays 9:15am

Starts: September 12th

Men Only: BSF

Meeting: Troy Woodside Church

Studying: Romans

Starts: Monday 6:55pm

One must register online to take any of these classes.

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Outdoor Service

RUMC's Rummage Sale News

"Volunteers Make it Happen"

We Need Your Things....clean and in good condition.

The Drop Off Schedule Will Be As follows:

Sunday 10/15 9a - 12p Pie Room Monday 10/16 9a - 12p Pie Room Tuesday 10/17 9a - 12p Pie Room Wednesday 10/18 9a - 7p Fellowship Hall Thursday 10/19 9a - 3p Fellowship Hall

We cannot accept donations after 3p. Thursday 10/19/17

Thank You for your cooperation

*Due to recycling restriction, the following items will not be accepted: (Televisions of any kind ... Unmarked or Copied Media ... Liquid Products or Food ... Infant and Children's Car Seats ... Computer/Monitors/Printers ... Mattresses or Box Springs ... Playpens or Cribs ... Large Exercise Machines ... Typewriters ... Large Appliances). We Need Your Time....before, during, and after the sale. (We are giving our rummage sale a whole new look and we could sure use

your help!) The Volunteer Schedule Will Be As follows:

Wednesday 10/18 Start sorting & pricing 9a - 5p Thursday 10/19 Sorting, pricing & final prep. 9a - 5p Friday 10/20 Sale Begins 9a - 5p Saturday 10/21 Bag Day 10a-2p Saturday 10/21 Sale Ends - Clean-Up Begins 2p

Questions Please Contact: Pat Sebastian 248-798-6729

A special thanks to

Bartholomew Asphalt and

Romeo Party Rental for

providing the tent for the

outside service on August 13.

Make a Bowl at Starkweather Clay

Studio!

All are welcome! Businesses,

individuals, scout troops, church

groups, families, and friends! Contact

them at 586-752-6013

or starkweatherarts@comcast.net to

arrange a time to create a bowl. The

cost to make each bowl is $3. The

bowls will be sold beginning on

October 13th for a minimum $5

donation. Proceeds benefit His Table

Community Meal!

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SEPTEMBER PANTRY NEEDS Cereal Jelly Oatmeal Juice Fruit Pancake Mix Feminine products Pork & Beans Shampoo Chicken Noodle Soup Dish Detergent Tomatoes

We appreciate any non-perishable food items and

toiletries that you can donate. THANK YOU! Please bring your donations to Samaritan House, 62324 Van Dyke (between 28 & 29 Mile Roads) in Washington Twp. on Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can contact Samaritan House at (586) 336-9956.

ATTENTION GARDENERS!

At Samaritan House, we love to have fresh produce to offer

our clients and know that fresh vegetables are part of any

healthy diet. So, this summer, as your harvest begins

paying off and you have no idea what to do with your

crops, think of us!

Our summer business hours are Tuesday, 10-6; Wednesday,

10-4; and Friday, 10-3. We resume regular business hours

on September 6.

Remember to drop produce off early in the day so that we

can share the fruits of your labor!

Samaritan House will be closed September 1 through 5

Dear Friends,

You’ve seen the ads on TV…Sponsor a child or family

overseas. But poverty - even hunger - exist in

Northwestern Macomb County. More than 15% o

rural households are food-insecure, according to the

U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s a higher rate

of hunger than cities and suburban areas.

Samaritan House exists to mobilize the resources so

that those families going hungry at home can be fed.

Last year alone, we fed 4,984 residents of our

community. For every $2 invested in Samaritan

House, we secure a meal for a family member living

in poverty.

Now you can join us in our work and be a “Hunger

Hero” by sponsoring a food-insecure child, senior

citizen, or family. Your tax-deductible gift will

enable Samaritan House to provide food-insecure

residents of our community with healthy, nutritious

meals. By additionally making your gift sustainable,

you will furnish a child, senior citizen, or family at

risk of going hungry with meals to last one full year.

To become a “Hunger Hero” today or for more

information, visit our website at

http://www.samaritanhousemichigan.org/be-a-

hunger-hero or call (586) 336-9956.

We look forward to fighting hunger with you by our

side.

Pamela Zendt Executive Director

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Lynda Lee Adkin, age 68 , passed away August

17, 2017. She was born August 18, 1948 in

Detroit, Michigan to the late Kenneth and Hallie

(nee Corley) Scribner. Retired employee with

Utica Community Schools. She was an avid

boater and member of Romeo United Methodist

Church. Beloved wife of Donald Adkin. Loving

mother of Mark and Scott. Dear sister of Nancy

(the late Mark) Godfrey and the late Ronald

Scribner. Sister-in-law of Beverly Scribner. Dear

aunt of Ronald Scribner Jr. and Kevin Scribner.

She will be missed by her furry friend and

companion - Buddy. Interment at Christian

Memorial Cemetery, Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Lynda Adkin

August 17, 1948 –

August 18, 2017

Lynda wrote this note prior to her passing for her

church family:

Don and I would like to thank everyone for their prayers

and good thoughts. It is truly a blessing to have such a

loving and caring church family.

Lynda Adkin

Joyce Ann Pelto, age 72, a 14 year resident of

Armada, formerly of Sterling Heights, passed away on

Monday, August 21, 2017. Joyce was born February

20, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of

Norman and Viola Johnson. Joyce was well known for

her infectious smile and positive attitude. She

enjoyed spending time with her family and her many

friends.

Joyce is survived by her husband Michael Pelto of

Armada, Michigan; Son Todd Geer and daughter in-

law Tracy Geer; granddaughters Madison Geer and

Marlee Geer. All of Granger, Indiana. Also survived

by her sister Joan Smith and Husband Gene Smith

and Niece’s; Julie Warren and Amy Peake. Joyce

was preceded in death by her father Norman Johnson

and mother Viola Johnson.

A “Celebration of Life” was held on Saturday, August

26th, 2017 at Romeo United Methodist Church.

Joyce Pelto

February 20, 1945 – August 21, 2017

July 4, 2017

I greet you in the name of Jesus Christ. How are

you? I am doing well too with my family.

I want to thank you for the letter I received from you

with photos. They were much amazing. I am doing

well in school so as to achieve my goals. We get a

break three times in a year, April, August, and

December, and we resume again in our studies. I am

now going to do my K.C.P.E. (Kenya Certificate of

Primary Education) this year to accomplish my

primary education. So I am learning things like

leadership styles and spiritual development.

I wish you too all the best with the family.

Your loving son, Katumo Nzioki

COMPASSION CHILDREN

Labor Day Food Booth is coming up

soon! Monday, September 4! Please

sign up in fellowship hall if you

would like to volunteer.

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RALLY DAY 2017 Rally Day 2017 will be like none we have done before – we are looking to the future of RUMC. This year we will celebrate not only the beginning of a new year but also the mission and vision of our church and look to the future goals of RUMC. “Give us a servant’s heart” will be the theme for Rally Day as well as for the coming year. “…just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve,” Matthew 20:28 Following a combined service on Sunday, September 10th at 10:00 a.m., join your church family for hot dogs, chips and an ice cream sundae bar outside on the green space. In addition to food you will have an opportunity to view what is being offered for all ages at RUMC. Representatives from the following committees and areas will be available to answer your questions. Christian Education History Youth Life Skills UMW Missions UMM VCI Bible Study 3 C’s Worship We will also have lawn games available for everyone to participate in.

June 19, 2017

I greet you in the name of Jesus Christ. How are you? I hope you are doing well with your family. I and my family

members are doing well.

Thank you for the letter you sent me, it was much amazing after reading it. Thank you for thinking about me and

praying for me. I am doing well in school. Thank you for the words you have told me, they are much encouraging. I

want to thank you for the gift you sent to me. I bought two sets of chairs, cushions, trolley and food stuffs. I also

bought utensils such as a thermos flask, spoons and plates. All of my family were very happy and we thank you so

much.

I wish you well and God’s blessings in everything you do.

Share with me Psalms 12:12. God bless you as you continue supporting me.

Your loving son, Katumo Nzioki

COMPASSION CHILDREN

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Dear Friends, Turning Point Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides a free 24 hour shelter, personal protection orders and legal advocacy, sexual assault services, free confidential counseling, safety planning and much more. It is our mission is to provide programs and resources to victim/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault that enable them to regain control of their lives. This year marks the 10

th Anniversary of Tara’s Walk, a

fundraiser started by the family of Tara Grant after she was murdered and dismembered by her husband in 2010. The heinous crime took place in Washington Twp., MI, where her body was found in the garage in plastic storage containers. It is our goal to make this the biggest year ever! We would like to achieve recruiting at least a thousand walkers. Please join us in showing Tara’s family that their goal to help stamp out domestic violence and save other families from the heart ache and pain they have endured has not been in vain. Tara’s life and death were not in vain, she is a hero in the fight against domestic violence. Together we can make a difference!

FALL 2017 BLUE WATER DISTRICT LAY SERVANT CLASSES

Registration at: http://forms.michiganumc.org/blue-water-

district-fall-lay-servant-classes/

Basic

Bad Axe: First – Oct. 1, 8, 15 and 22; 2-4:30 p.m.

Mt. Clemens: First – Sept. 10, 24, Oct. 8, 22, Nov. 5; 3-5 p.m.

Paint Creek – Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8; 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Snover: Heritage – Oct.15, 22, 29, Nov. 5; 1:30-4:00 p.m.

Advanced

Bad Axe: First – From Pew to Pulpit, Sept. 10, 24, Oct. 8, 22, Nov. 5; 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Lexington – Transforming Evangelism, Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12; 3-5 p.m.

Faith Macomb – Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition, Sept. 10, 2-2:45; Oct 1, 2-2:45; Oct. 8, 2-4; Oct. 15, 2-4:30 p.m.

Sandusky: First – Leading Missional Small Groups, Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12; 2-4:30 p.m.

St. Clair: First – Children of Abraham, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 22, 29; 2:00-4:30 p.m.

Lapeer: Trinity - Leading Prayer, Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-3:30 p.m.,

Commissioning Nov. 19, 3 p.m. at Lexington UMC

Samaritan House Announces Fall 2107 Meijer “Simply Give”

Meijer’s “Simply Give” campaign, which restocks food pantry shelves across the Midwest, is back!

Please consider purchasing a $10 Simply Give card at your local Meijer store located at the corner of 26 Mile Road and

VanDyke. Meijer will turn each $10 card into a $20 gift card for Samaritan House to purchase food for local families.

The Fall 2017 campaign continues through Saturday, September 16, 2017.

Don’t miss out on Double Days on September 1 & 2! Meijer will donate $30 in food for every $10 card Simply Give

card purchased!