June 2015
VOLUME 1
ISSUE 3
(May 21, 2015)
LET’S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER!
A COFFEE CHAT WITH...
Susan Morgan
1.) How many years have you been attending FUMC? What made you start
attending? I walked through the back door of FUMC 30 years ago this June. I had
just moved to Marquette from Ann Arbor and was looking for a United Methodist
church to help me feel welcome in my new hometown. I grew up in a Methodist
church – confirmed in St. Paul’s in Rochester, Michigan in…. 1970-ish? White robe
and all.
2.) Tell us about your musical background? Why is music important to you?
Music is the background track running through my head all day – it binds everything
together. I hear music in the writing I do. I took piano lessons for about 10 years and
even a brief foray into church organ until I figured out I wasn’t coordinated enough
to add in the foot pedals. I’ve been singing in a choir most of my life, beginning with
Cherub choir at St. Paul’s when I was in kindergarten, moving through Galileans and Crusaders….and on. I was in
choirs in high school and college too, and joined with FUMC and Choral Society here in Marquette. I also was part of
the first handbell choir in the greater Detroit area back at St. Paul’s in the 1970s. We rang in all sorts of small town
Methodist churches and nursing homes throughout Southeast Michigan, often literally for our suppers!
3.) Do you have any hobbies? I read a lot-a lot. And Jim and I fish a lot-a lot. In a sort of self-defense/marriage
therapy for blended families, I took up hunting a few years ago, with rifle and more recently crossbow. I love sitting
outdoors and waiting for birds and critters to wander past.
4.) What are you passionate about? It sounds corny. But I am passionate about kindness and
encouragement. And there is a strong link between these and my interest in reading. Studies show that when we
imagine ourselves in the lives of others, we build empathy. So – my hope is that when I eventually retire, I can find a
way to volunteer with literacy efforts either through the local library or the schools.
5.) Tell me something that no one knows about you? :) That would be tough – I’m an open book! Here’s
one: I’ve visited 49 of the 50 states – just missing Hawaii.
Submitted by Jennifer Huetter
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UPCOMING EVENTS
A Message from our Pastors
Dear Friends,
Camp Michigamme Work-bee
Friday, June 5—Sunday, June 7
Meredith Cabin Focus
Edna Kelley Memorial Service
Friday, June 12
11:00 am
FUMC
Camp Michigamme Day
Saturday, June 13
Camping season kick-off, family fun
Camp Michigamme
Renee Deroche
906-373-9707
[email protected]
Believe it or not, Drew and Maggie (our Australian
shepherd) have already been swimming this season.
We thought they were crazy, but they jumped right in
and had a great time. It seemed like a great
inspiration for the rest of us. We look forward to
plunging in to some great shared summer events
with you. Vacation Bible School, scheduled for the
week of June 22, promises to be a wonderful
opportunity for kids and volunteers alike. Our goal is
to have as many people involved as possible in some
way in this important ministry that nurtures our own
church family even as it reaches out to our neighbors
and community. If you've not yet done so, please
check out what's happening out at Camp
Michigamme as there are new opportunities for
campers and volunteers. We also look forward to the
Block Party and some unique worship opportunities.
Let's dive in together and see what our brief but
glorious warm season brings as we move ahead
together.
In Grace and Peace,
Senior High Camp
Monday, June 14—Friday, June 20
Camp Michigamme
Pastors Kristi and Christopher serving as
deans
Pastor Christopher & Pastor Kristi
Vacation Bible School
Monday, June 22—Friday, June 26
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
FUMC
Kelly Ross
[email protected]
Do you have an event you’d like to see featured
in upcoming newsletters?
Contact Jamie Dunn by the 15th of each month
[email protected]
225-1344
June 15, 2015
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MAY 3
Ian Addison
Laura Beckman
Shelby Boyer
Sawyer Dunn
Abigail Brogan
Sam Hintz
Faith Ross
Hunter Sides
Layla Vickers
Shelby Whitaker
MAY 24
Elise Wilcox
JUNE
Keith Blom
(not pictured)
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Meagan Castro-Lopez
Meagan graduated from Northern
Michigan University on Saturday, May 2
with a Bachelor of Arts in Business
Administration, Summa Cum Laude.
Leslie Schmeling
Leslie graduated from Northern Michigan
University on Saturday, May 2, with a Bachelor of
Science in Biology with an emphasis in physiology
and a minor in chemistry. Her plans are to continue
to work at UP Health Systems here in Marquette as
a care aide, and also to obtain a masters in nutrition
and dietetics through an online program at Central
Michigan University. Her end goal is then to go to
Physician's Assistant school.
Jordan Paquet
Jordan graduated Cum Laude from
Northern Michigan University on Saturday, May 2,
receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Public
Relations. Jordan will be interning with Helly Hansen in
Oslo, Norway this summer working in digital marketing
and global communication.
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Kelsie Coccia
Kelsie graduated with a Bachelor of
Science in child development from
Colby-Sawyer College in New London,
New Hampshire on May 9, 2015.
Douglas Beckman
Douglas graduated on April 18, 2015 from Alma
College Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of
Science in Chemistry. Doug was accepted into the
College of Medicine at Central
Michigan University. He starts in early August.
Charles Coccia
Charles will graduate high school from
Salisbury School in Salisbury, Connecticut on
May 29, 2015. His open house will be July 3,
2015 at the Presque Isle Pavilion 1-4 and is
open to any church member that may choose
to stop and shake his hand.
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Michael Derek Rector
(Gwinn High School)
May 24, 2015
Gabe Hintz
(Marquette High School)
May 31, 2015
Gabe plans to attend Northern
Michigan University in the Fall.
Jordan Mohr
(Marquette High School)
May 31, 2015
Jonathan Beckman (Marquette High School)
May 31, 2015
He will attend the University of Michigan in the fall
studying a pre-dental curriculum.
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June 6 - Youth Group
This will be the last youth group meeting until next fall and
will take place from 6:00-9:00 pm at Lower Harbor Park.
June 14-20 - Senior High Camp -
Join Pastor Christopher & Pastor Kristi at Camp Michigamme
for a great week of camp! Grades 10-12
June 22-26 - Vacation Bible School
Come help lead music, games, science, missions, or
shepherd kids at this awesome Shared Ministry VBS. We
have some great things planned, and would love to have
your help! (P.S. - if VBS isn't your thing, this is also the week
Science Explorations Camp is happening at Michigamme...)
July 5-11 - Mission Experience
Camp - Camp Michigamme -
Work on projects for people in need in the surrounding
community. All skill levels welcome - grades 6-adult.
July 19-25 - Junior High Camp Camp Michigamme - grades 7-9
Scholarships are available! Please see Pastor Christopher
or Pastor Kristi for a Camp Michigamme brochure, to talk
about scholarships, or for any questions. Let's get outside
and have a great summer!
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SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES—————————
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
2015 Work-Bees for Friends and Families
June 5-7
Meredith Cabin Focus:
Gordon Kendall, along with his family and camp alum friends from
the western end of the U.P. and Wisconsin, are forming a work crew
and coming to adopt and update Meredith Cabin. They plan to bring
and install a new door, electrical updates and heater – maybe your
family or group would like to pick out or sponsor your own special
project!
ALL ARE WELCOME – Overnight accommodations and meals provided, just let
Renée know at 906-373-9707 or [email protected]!
FREE STORE
The Free Store is requesting diapers and baby wipes for your
donations for the month of June. Drop your items off at the
church and they will be given to the Free Store volunteers.
Volunteers are especially needed as we head into summer when
volunteers take vacations. The store will continue to run on a
regular schedule through the summer months.
Contact our chair, Jackie Otis (906-361-4722), or Marcia
Bohnsack (905-343-6638) for questions or to offer your services in time or money.
Hours of Operation:
Free Store Open
First Monday of the Month: (6:00-8:00 pm)
Second and Fourth Wednesdays: (12 pm-4 pm)
Free Store Work-bees
Alternate Wednesdays: (10 am-12 pm)
In June:
Free Store Open: Monday, June 1,
Wednesday, June 10
Wednesday, June 24
Work-bees:
Wednesdays, June 3 & 17
~Submitted by Marcia Bohnsack
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
111 EAST RIDGE STREET
MARQUETTE, MI 49855
(906) 225-1344
www.fumcmarquette.org
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
SKANDIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
189 TOWN LINE ROAD.
SKANDIA, MI 49885
(906) 942-7310
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
927 WEST FAIR AVENUE
MARQUETTE, MI 49855
(906) 225-0616
www.mqtgrace.com
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What’s Happening at First UMC
Summer Music Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to provide special music
for 10:00 a.m. worship services from July 6
through August 31. Youth and adults are
invited to provide vocal or instrumental music to
enhance our worship services. To volunteer
Summer Worship Schedule
contact Sandy Balmer (249-1273) or the
One Worship Service
office. You may also sign up outside the choir
10:00 AM
room or Hearts on Fire room.
Sunday, June 7- Sunday, September 6.
Eleanor Olsen, long time member of FUMC, will be celebrating her 94th birthday on
June 9! She is currently a resident of Eastwood Nursing Center, 900 Maas St.
Negaunee, Mi, 49866 (room 315). Her family will be here celebrating with her the
weekend of June 6 and 7 and invite church members to send her a birthday card and
perhaps stop in to visit.
Report of the 4th Annual Food Fight
We concluded our 4th Annual Food Fight last Sunday, May 17th, bringing in just over $2500 which will be
donated to the Central UP Food Bank to provide food for the more than 50 food pantries they supply.
Because of the purchasing efficiencies available to the Food Bank, the $2500 in cash donations will allow the
Food Bank to purchase food with a retail value of over $25,000.
This friendly "Fight" pits different groups in the church against each other to win the coveted soup can
trophy. This year Pastor Kristi Hintz's Team won handily, though they were energetically pursued by both the
second place Sanctuary Choir and third place United Methodist Men. All the groups in the church got in on
the fun, trying to out-do each other. Next year, all the other groups may want to join forces in order to
surpass Pastor Kristi's Team.
We had wonderful participation from a broad base of congregation members and greatly appreciate
everyone's effort and spirit. The BIG winner is the Central UP Food Bank and the families who benefit from
their services.
~Thank you from your Missions Team
Spring Salad Spree—Thank you!
The United Methodist Women would also like to thank everyone who
participated in the Spring Salad Spree on Thursday, April 23 —whether you
helped with planning, ticket sales, set-up, making salads, clean up, or coming out
to enjoy a delicious variety of salads. A total of $1,677.00 was raised from
donations and ticket sales and approximately 170 people were served.
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