C LARKSTON U NITED M ETHODIST C HURCH
C HIMES
Date Mailed: 10/27/2014
Core Values:
Committed to Christ Worship That Makes a Difference Making Disciples
Biblical Hospitality Transformational Mission
November Issue
2014 Mission Possible
Fundraiser & Auction
Saturday, Nov. 8th, 6-9pm
in the CUMC Fellowship Hall
Come share in an evening of live entertainment,
a buffet of great hors d’oeuvres and desserts
and take part in the live and silent auctions.
Tickets are $10.00 per ticket in advance (age 12 & up) and
are sold in the church office or $12.00 at the door.
Childcare and Movie Night for older kids will be available.
Mission Possible is THE fundraiser that benefits all the
mission work at CUMC throughout the year!
We need you there to bid on the great items we have up for
auction. This year Mastercard and Visa are welcome.
We will be featuring donated items on the
mission bulletin board so check it out!
See you there.
I
MISSION
Choose to accept the mission
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F ROM P ASTOR R ICK
I loved storms as a kid. When thunderstorms would come in the summer, I
would go out to the west field to watch them approach. It was exciting. I used to
love snowstorms in the same way. There was something in the drama and power
they unleashed that captured me. In some ways, that all remains true for me now.
But as an adult, I have discovered that all storms are not fun. My naïve child-like
joy did not take into account those who were injured or left homeless by the
power of nature. Over the years, I have seen the power of storms change lives
and disrupt entire communities. Of course, there are other storms of life. Illness,
broken relationships, lost opportunities, and infinite types of tragedies are all life
storms.
We all experience them. Perhaps that is why the Bible often refers to the storms
of life. Storms are often referenced as the place where the power of God is
revealed. This month we will spend three weeks looking at the Storms of Life.
(November 9-16-23). I look forward to walking with you during this dynamic
series.
Pastor Rick
A storm is coming…what will you do?
BIBLICAL STORMS, a three week sermon series.
November 9, 16, & 23rd.
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The beautiful CUMC 2014
Christmas Card is here!
Created by our own artist in
residence– Jan Mayer. The
cards are currently on sale in the
church office and during coffee
hour in November. They will
also be for sale in the 2014
Alternative Christmas Gift Fair
on Dec 6 & 7. (See back cover
for full color photo).
Remember to set your
clocks back 1 hour on
Saturday, Nov 1st
before you go to bed
for Daylight Savings.
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F AMILY M INISTRY - C HILDREN
The Emily Schmidt Memorial Trunk or Treat Trot Was Fabulous! The Trot
hosted around 200 participants and has helped our Middle School Youth Group fund
its Summer 2015 mission trip. Thank you to all of the participants and volunteers
who made this possible.
Sunday School Registration forms are due. Please complete all registration
and volunteer forms and return to the church ASAP. Thank you!
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner is Friday, November 7th at 6:30m. Please
join us for dinner in Fellowship Hall at 6:30pm (note the time change!) 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
[email protected].
Family Mission Night is Friday, November 7th at 7:15pm. Please join us in
Fellowship hall at 7:15pm (note the time change) 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.
Angels and Shepherds are needed for our LIVE NATIVITY! We need kids
and adults to sign up for 1 or more “shifts” to be angels, shepherds, Mary and Joseph
for our live nativity on Dec.3rd from 5-8pm. Please join us for an informational
meeting in Room 207 (Children’s church) on Sunday, Nov. 9th at 10am.
Fuzzy Slipper Sunday on Nov. 23rd! Sunday school kids and
teachers are encouraged to wear their fuzzy slippers to Sunday
school on November 23rd.
No Sunday school Nov. 30th—Happy Thanksgiving!
Children are encouraged to attend worship with their families. Quiet activities will
be available
Live Nativity and Community Advent
Night is Wednesday, Dec. 3rd. Join us
for dinner, walk through our live nativity,
feed some animals at the live petting zoo,
and join us for Christmas carols in the
sanctuary. End the evening with cookies and
cocoa/coffee in Fellowship Hall. You can
grab dinner anytime from 5-7-pm. The live
Nativity is open from 5-8pm. Carols will be
from 7-7:30. Coffee, cocoa, and cookies
will be served from 7-8pm.
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F AMILY M INISTRY - FUEL
Youth Breakfast Club at 9 & 11am
All 7th-12th graders are encouraged to join the Youth Breakfast Club at 9 and 11am
in the Library. A light breakfast is provided. Our adult volunteers 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. I hope your
youth will join us each Sunday.
Sunday Night YOUTH GROUP for FUEL, Sunday’s 6-7:30pm
November kicks off another exciting month for our youth ages 6th through 8th
grade. We will be visiting some wonderful Saints from our church at their homes
on 11-2nd. Raking leaves and running on 11-9th 2-4pm(please note the special time
for youth group for this day). Working on a project for the Alternative Gift Fair
while talking about Grace on 11-16 . We will end the entire month in a night of
complete and utter fun!!! We are thinking indoor bounce houses, 9 square in the
air and sardines, as well as many yummy treats. It is going to be a great month.
Please encourage your youth and their middle school age friends to join us!
Sunday Night Youth Group FUEL topics for November:
Nov 2nd —Working with the Saints
Nov 9th—FUEL Rake and Run 2-4pm
(no evening youth group this night)
Please RSVP
Nov 16th—Grace/Gratitude AGF
Nov 23—FUN DAY
Other Great Opportunities in November
Mission Possible- November 8th- 7pm
The beautiful work of art created from pictures of the
heart shaped hands of our middle school
youth will be one of many items auctioned off
at this great event that benefits Mission
affiliated with our church. BUY YOUR
TICKETS and come support this worthy
cause.
MIA Day-Sleeping Bags for the
Homeless-November 15th
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Family Ministry - High School Youth
- November 2: 6-7:30 pm “Who Wrote the Bible? 7:30pm Seniors and Parents
meeting on Costa Rica Mission Trip
· November 9: 6-7:30pm “Visiting the Saints of the Church”
· November 15: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. “Sleeping Bags for the Homeless”
· November 16: 6-7:30pm “Gratitude”
· November 21-23: Youth Group Retreat in Gaylord- sign up at
clarkstonumc.org under High School Youth, cost $50
Confirmation
We have a fantastic Confirmation Class of 25 youth this year. Please keep our
confirmands and their Journey Companions in your prayers:
Confirmand
Mitchell Ballew
Emma Borowski
Jennifer Chupinsky
Morgan Clemens
Brady Dickens
Nolan Eriksen
Nick Evans
Scott Girard
Houston Hemingsen
Joe Halligan
Morgan Halligan
Olivia Johnson
Brandon Kirk
Jake Krause
Foster Loyer
Nick Manting
Ethan Martin
Olivia Paulson
Becka Poirier
Jason Richards
Isabel Thomas
Jack Selwocki
Josh Siminski
Ben Wellman
David Yonkers
Journey Companion
Scott Vanderveen
Mary Bauer
Jeanne Lumm
Chris Bishop
Mark Reed
Jeff Smolek
Allan Hoffman
Tom Waraksa
Jim Degen
Jack Mason
Debi Moore
Helen Phillips
Jerry Lumm
Keith Phillips
Cody Senkyr
Bob Keagy
Kim Bishop
Eileen Bullen
Jody Senkyr
Jeff Scheu
Hope Mason
Phil Haar
Dave Kanous
George Moore
Don Wood
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L AY R EADER R EFLECTIONS
Colors Signify Change
It has happened again! Fall swings into gear and our surroundings
have miraculously changed from bowers of summer flowers into a
profusion of dazzling trees and piles of leaves to be raked. The black
-eyed Susans, blue and rose hydrangea bushes, red hibiscus, pink
petunias, zinnias, bright yellow daylilies, purple coneflowers, tall sunflowers,
orange marigolds, fire-red impatiens, begonias and geraniums have given way to
autumn, to the brilliance of burning bushes and sumac, to the magnificent foliage of
the dying leaves on various maple, red bud, locust, ash, oak and willow trees.
Intermingled and awash in His glory, they present us with awesome proof of His
hand in creation. The colors shout His name!
Change . . . ah, that word that can cause fright in our souls. Sweet, tiny babies
grow into talkative toddlers and trying teens. An amazing parent evolves into
someone we barely know through dementia. Why do things have to change . . . I
was just getting used to . . . but, it is comfortable this way . . .
Why change? Does God really want me to be different than I am? The answer is
yes. God wants us transformed into His servants to bring a brilliance and love to
the lives of all His people. Like leaves, something inside us may need to die in
order to for us to see and realize His plan for us.
Opportunities for change are what God offers us throughout our lives, day by day.
No two days are alike, and how we respond is up to us. When life throws us a
curve, an unexpected detour, a storm, it is how we weather and embrace change
that will help us grow into His likeness. The risks on which I decide to embark are
my choice.
Each day can begin with a prayer, one such as our pastors sent last June:
Lord, Guide me by the power of the Holy Spirit to know
what you want me to do in my life. Amen.
As the summer colors change into the burnished golds of autumn, so these colors
turn to the white of snow, to spring tulips of red, and, once more, to summer hues.
How we cope, bloom and grow through these changes in our lives depends
completely on our walk with God.
Brenda DuPree
Lay Leader
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A DULT E DUCATION
2014 Advent Study
Sunday Parlor Class- meets on Sunday mornings between services in the parlor
from 10:05- 10:55 am. Beginning November 9 we will be studying Under Wraps:
The Gift We Never Expected. This is a DVD and book study (4 weeks) which will
help us prepare ourselves for the greatest gift of all: Jesus! Join us in the parlor for
this short term study! Coffee always served!
January 2015 Studies
Disciple 2 – Study of Luke and Acts with Pastor Rick. Begins January 6, 2015 thru
April 28th, in Fellowship Hall from 7-8:30 pm. Be sure to sign up to reserve your
workbook. This class studies ,the gospel of Luke and the book of Acts of the
Apostles and tells the story of Jesus life and ministry and the early church. Sign up
at www.clarkstonumc.org, Adult Ed bulletin board.
Tuesday Morning Parlor Study (meets 9:30-11 am)- Mary GladstoneHighland will be leading the Bridges Out of Poverty study beginning January 6,
2015. This study looks at the dynamics that cause and maintain poverty from an
individual to a systemic level and develops strategies and tools for a community to
prevent, reduce, and alleviate poverty. Class meets January 6,13,20 and February
3,10,17.
CUMC Bookclub – All Readers Welcome!
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!
January 20, 2015 – Invention of Wings by Sue
Monk Kidd. This book is historical fiction based on
the real life story of Sarah Grimke, a woman born in
Charleston in 1803. She was the daughter of a South
Carolina judge and plantation owner who became a
voice for abolition, women’s rights and a Quaker.
The book explores race relations, gender roles, the
law and belief. Well written and wonderful for
discussion!
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M USIC AND W ORSHIP
C.H.R.I.S.T.M.A.S choir is gathering again. As a reminder, this is a choir
made up of people from the congregation that would like to sing together during
the Advent season. We will sing on the 1st Sunday of Advent (November 30th).
You need only sing for one service. We will meet in the front of the sanctuary on
November 16, 23 after the postlude. Rehearse for 15 minutes. Please join us.
[Clarkston’s Highly Regarded, Incredibly Sensitive, Talented, Methodist Assembly
of Singers]
Festival Singers will kick off your Christmas season with an amazing
concert in our own C.U.M.C. Sanctuary on Sunday, November 30th at 4
p.m. Hear the beautiful voices of Festival Singers, some of whom are in our own
congregation. Enjoy the traditional, fun Christmas music. You will be truly
blessed! A Christmas cookie reception will follow in the narthex.
“Messiah” – Make a Note in your calendar. December 14th the CUMC
Chancel Choir will offer selections from the Christmas section of “Messiah” by
George Fredrick Handel for the Sunday services. We will have a string quartet,
Jubilate Bells, and soloists from the choir. The scripture readings and discussion
will center on the verses selected by Charles Jennens (the librettist) for “Messiah”.
Join us at either 9:00 or 11:00 and bring your friends. It will be a great way to
prepare for Christmas.
HELP WANTED! – The Speaker Series Team is looking for some new members
to help plan exciting and informative programs. We usually have four programs
throughout the year designed for various age groups.
Meetings are held at 9:00 a.m. usually on a Monday morning and are scheduled as
needed. Team members are expected to attend the events if possible and help with
set-up and/or clean-up when we host an event. Snowbirds are welcome to be a
part of the Team.
Some of our past programs have been:
Behind the Scenes at the Zoo
100 Mile Dinner
Paul Gross on Global Warming
The Muslim Faith
Fly Fishing
Even if you are not interested in being a Team member, if you have any program
suggestions please let us know.
Contact Carol Zorka at (248) 625-5570 to join our Team or if you have any
questions or suggestions.
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T HANK YOU
Adopt-A-Highway Pickup Crew Thank You
On Saturday, September 27th, Clarkston United Methodist Church made its
contribution to keeping America beautiful along I-75 between Baldwin Road and
Giddings Road. The Men of The Church thank the following nine volunteers who
generously gave their time collecting 46 bags of trash on that sun-drenched, fall
morning: Jay Bleim, Bob Hoff, Alan Hoffman, George Moore, Russ Oltman, John
Priebe, Tim Sherrow, Mary Tischer & Wayne Wills.
THANK YOU TO AN ANONYMOUS PERSON
On Sunday, February 5, 2012, my black leather jacket which was a gift from my
wife mysteriously disappeared from the Fellowship Hall coat room. At that time
my efforts to locate and retrieve it were fruitless. On Sunday, October 12, 2014, I
found that the jacket with all of its pocket contents had just as mysteriously
reappeared on a hanger in the same coat room. This note is a thank you to the
anonymous person who returned the jacket.
Tim Sherrow
M ISSION U PDATES
On Wednesday, Nov 5, 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 8:15, 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
[email protected] 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!
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M ISSION
I am truly one proud Missionary! Recently we needed to create a short video that
described the mission work taking place at Clarkston United Methodist
Church. In the planning process we were brainstorming what we should focus on
during our 30 second clip, a task that many of you will know, is very
daunting. How do we capture all that we do in 30 seconds? We decided to focus on one
story of how lives are being changed through our commitment to
Transformational Mission, a philosophy of mission that includes offerings of items,
talents and money but also expands into real relationships being formed through
our interactions.
We asked Anita Demster and Zoe Winn to share the story of their friendship and I
was honestly blessed by their enthusiasm as they shared about how much they have
grown to care for each other. This is a relationship the goes far beyond phrases
like “I am blessed by giving to ___.” or “I realize how much I have and should be
grateful for when I am with___.” and instead is replaced with phrases like “I’ve
known you so long I don’t remember where we met! She has been a bright light
in my life, she is bubbly, and cute, and always has a project in mind. Around Zoe
you can’t sit still, you have to be doing something, so I have learned to bake, she
has gotten me every app possible on my new iphone, but most of all she has just
been a sweet dear and very precious in my life.” and “Anita is a very important
person in my life, she helps me with my homework, she is very informational, she
is almost like a human dictionary! Sometimes if we are reading a book she will tell
me what this word means, or what that word means, she is very educational. She
is really nice and awesome!”
When I say that I am “proud” I don’t mean in a condescending way but instead in a
YES! I am so glad to be working with a group of individuals who are committed to learning
from each other and loving one another! kind of way! Praise be to God!
Blessings,
Mary B. Gladstone-Highland
Community Outreach Director & Church and Community Worker
Clarkston United Methodist
Church
CUMC WEEKLY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
9:00 —10:00am Worship Service
9:00—10:00am
Sunday School
9-10am
Youth Breakfast Club (Youth Lounge)
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 (Youth Lounge)
12”15-1:45pm Single Parent’s Lunch (Par)
3:30-6pm
Confirmation Class (FH)
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)
9-10:30am
Bridges Out of Poverty (Brd Rm)
9:15—11:15am
Covenant Group (Lib)
4:15-4:45pm
Sign Choir (FH)
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)
Sun
Mon
201
Cards are sold in
go to the Pastoral
CUM
2
All Saints
Day
9
Clarkston Coffee Club (FH)
9:15-11:30am
6:30—7:30pm
6:45— 7:45pm
7:30—8:30 pm
Beth Moore Bible Study (Par)
Men’s Bible Study (Lib)
DivorceCare (Par)
Chancel Choir (rm 120)
FRIDAY
7:00—8:00am
7:00—9:00pm
Men’s Bible Study
AA Meeting
3
No Line Dancing
Clarkston Garden
Club 9-3:30pm
(FH)
Clark
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10
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Trustee Mtg
(Parlor) 7-9pm
16
17
UMM Breakfast
(FH) 7:30am
ACGF Mtg.
10am Youth Clr
SPRC Meeting
7pm
Farkle Club 7pm
Ed 1 Mtg (Brd)
7:30-9pm
23
24
HS Retreat (OS) Food Pantry Pickup
ACGF Mtg.
10am & 7pm
10am Youth Clr
THURSDAY
7:30—9:00am
T
30
Private Baby
Shower 1pm
Festival Singers
Concert 4pm
P
P
Book
Missio
7pm2
2
Con
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
1
14 Christmas Cards
Weir Memorial
Service 11am
packages of 10 for $15. Proceeds will
l Emergency Fund. Cards designed by
MC member, Jan Mayer.
4
5
kston Comm
Womens Club
(Lib)
Susanna Wesley Circle
9:15am
Building Cmt 6pm Brd
Alethea Rose
7pm
Starduster Band 79:15pm
eteran’s Day
12
13
Memorial Meeting
9am
UMM Mtg (Par) 7-9pm
Comm Subcmt
Mtg 7-9pm
19
20
11
Princess Jusu
Presentation
12pm
18
CUMC
kgroup (Par)
7pm
on Mtg (Lib)
2012 CUMC
2014 Church
nference 730
UMW Board Mtg. Adult
Clr 8:30am
50 & over potluck 11am
Building Cmt 5pm (AIT)
Starduster Band Rehear
(Sanc) 7-9:15pm
25
26
6
7
8
Volunteer
Appreciation
Dinner
6:30pm
Esthers Children
Gala 6:30pm(OS)
Mission Possible
Fundraiser and
Auction (FH)
6-8pm
14
21
HS Retreat (OS
5pm
27
Happy
Thanksgiving
Building Closed
28
Building Closed
15
SBFTH Delivery –
leave church parking
lot at 9am
Speaker Series
7-9pm
22
HS Retreat (OS
Parent’s Night Out
5:30pm
29
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UMW
United Methodist Women Circles
Alethea Rose – Will be meeting on
Wednesday, November 5th at 7 p.m. in the
Parlor. Please bring wrapped candy pieces in
fall colors for making Thanksgiving Senior
Tray Treats to be given to Meals on Wheels
recipients.
Susanna Wesley Circle—Will meet on
Wednesday Nov. 5 in the parlor at 9:15. The program will be meeting Rev. Laura
Speiran, Pledges for 2014-2015, new books for the reading program and
preparation for Christmas mission project. Please bring children’s toothpaste and/
or Taco seasoning mix packets for CUMC Pantry.
Crossroads District Annual Meeting Update
“CREATED IN HIS IMAGE – MINISTRY WITH AND FOR THE
DISABLED” - Crossroads District United Methodist Women Annual Meeting and
Leadership Development Training was held on Saturday, October 11, 2014, at
Fenton United Methodist Church. Guest Speaker was Mrs. Coleen Wilsdon,
Former Chairperson of the Detroit Conference Committee on Disability Concerns.
Leadership Development Training took place in the morning after our Opening
Session. In the afternoon we held our business meeting followed by our Worship
Service with Communion. We received $727.00 in our Special Offering which
was donated to Genesee Health Systems – Children’s Activities Fund.
CUMC United Methodist Women received the Mission Today Unit Objectives
Certificate for being a Joy Unit again this year. Paula Acton and Suzanne Tinka
received Certificates for completing Level 1 of the Reading Program.
CUMC received the “5 Star Church” Certificate again this year and Suzanne Tinka
received the “5 Star Woman” Certificate. UMW Members attending from CUMC
were Pat Edwards, Marilyn Pirie, and Suzanne Tinka.
Suzanne Tinka
Suzanne Tinka, President
CUMC United Methodist Women
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CLARKSTON
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)
NOV 12 (Wed) CUMC Men's MEETING 7PM – The CUMC Men
meet monthly and serve as a leadership team working in partnership with the
pastor(s). All men are welcome to drop in and join the meeting @ 7pm, Adult
Classroom.
NOVEMBER 16 (Sun) CUMC MEN's BREAKFAST– 7:30AM – FH
Make the Sunday Men's Breakfast part of your monthly routine! Join us every 3rd
Sunday at 7:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall for breakfast, fellowship and guest
speakers. Nov 2014 CUMC Men in Honor of Faith; Larry Kozma, Randy Theuer,
Dave Regiani & Doug Doty. Guest Speaker: Stronghold Quartet, Christian Song
Artist group from Owosso. (FYI - please note: there will NOT be a December Men's
Breakfast, the next CUMC Men's Breakfast will be Sunday Jan 18, 2015).
2014 CUMC Sleeping Bags for the Homeless (SBFTH)
Please consider donating New or Gently Used SLEEPING BAGS for the Homeless
- Sleeping Bags can be dropped off at the church (see "Hank-n- Sally") in the
narthex. We will also be collecting Adult and kid size Winter Coats, Boots,
Socks, Gloves/Mittens, Hats and $5 McDonald Gift Cards. Fill the coat pockets
with Kleenex, chapstick, handcream, small bible etc. Love donations—please put
Sleeping Bags in the memo line of checks and give to the finance office. Help is
also needed for sorting and bagging. Contact Mary O’Rourke at 248-620-9491.
(BTW special thanks to Ray Winkelman for loaning SBFTH his trailer.)
On Saturday, Nov. 15th we will deliver these items. Meet at church at 9am or
meet at FATHER BLASKO'S NORTH END SOUP KITCHEN
735 E. STEWART AVE - Flint.
EARLY BIRD SIGN UP CUMC SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING
Dec, 6, 13, 20, 2014. To sign up Call Jay Bleim 248 625-0875 or email
[email protected]. December 2014 marks the 28th year that CUMC Men has
sponsored the Salvation Army Bell Ringing in Clarkston.
We will be ringing at all 3 Krogers in Clarkston + Neiman's 9-5pm (1
hour shifts)
Kroger 6625 Dixie Hwy/Maybee, Clarkston (9a-5p)
Kroger 9741 Dixie Hwy/Davisburg, Clarkston (9a-5p)
Kroger 5990 Sashabaw Rd/Maybee, Clarkston (9a-5p)
Neiman's 7121 Dixie Hwy/White Lake, Clarkston (9a-5p)
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A NNOUNCEMENTS
Ongoing gentle yoga classes continue at 4 pm in the church parlor each
Monday. Join us any Monday for one and a half hour of stretching, flexability and
stress relief. Instructor is Steve Guth of Yoga Oasis. If any questions contact Mary
O'Rourke and [email protected]
Mission Candles—Each Sunday there are mission candles at the front of the
church. The candles are lit in honor or memory of a loved one. Designating one
for your loved one is easy. Call or stop by the church office to reserve a date and
make a contribution to one of our seven mission categories. There are 2 openings
each week, and dates with 1 or 2 slots still available are: Nov 9, 30th, Dec 7,14,
24 (4:30, 7, 9 &11pm) and 28th.
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. November meeting is the 13th at
Jalapenos. To get on the e-mail reminder list and to RSVP please
contact Holly Stowers at [email protected].
New! Transportation Ministry
If you are interested in offering rides to a worship service, or to a doctor’s
appointment, please contact Deacon Laura Speiran. If you need a ride to worship,
or to a doctor’s appointment, please contact me, as well. 248-625-1611 x222 or
[email protected]
Christmas Connection
Every year at Christmas, CUMC sponsors 25-30 families for Christmas. There are
opportunities to sponsor a whole family (perhaps your small group, or your family,
or you and some friends will sponsor) as well as opportunities to visit a giving tree
and provide one or two gifts for
the “church wide” and “Angels in
Training” trees. If you are
interested in sponsoring a whole
family, please contact Pastor
Amy at
[email protected]
by November 16.
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50 and OVER
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, [email protected], 248-625- 5141.
Friday October 17
Sonya Luna, United Methodist missionary, serves the
Detroit Annual Conference to develop the Hispanic/
Latino ministries. Her call is to have a church where
all can receive God’s message in their own language.
Noon potluck.
Wednesday November 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.
Sunday December 21
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Home
for the Holidays Pop Concert, 3pm.
Dinner afterwards. We will van and
carpool at 1:15pm.
Liberian Missionaries – Lunch and Program
Princess Jusu and Nancy Carew, United Methodist missionaries
in Monrovia, Liberia, will be with us on November 11 to speak with us of their
work. Princess previously itinerated here a year and a half ago. She has been in
the US since July and has been unable to return. She and Nancy will talk about the
Ebola crisis and the efforts to prevent the spread of this contagious disease. Her
newsletter is posted on the Missions Bulletin Board. Please sign up there for the
noon Lunch and Program. A free will offering will be taken for the UMCOR
International Disaster Response – Ebola.
ADVENT STUDY beginning Sunday, November 9 - between services in
the parlor from 10:05- 10:55 am. Get prepared for the greatest gift of all: Jesus!
Join us for this short term study! Sign up for books on Adult Ed bulletin board.
Coffee always served!
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 Eileen Bullen at [email protected]. Thank you!
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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 with cash
bar, dinner, live auction and 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 $50 at our website,
www.esthers.org, or mail a check made payable to ESTHERS to P.O. Box 995,
Clarkston, MI 48347. Questions? Email [email protected] Tickets will
be on sale in the crossroads or Fellowship Hall after services.
Single Parents Lunch
The Single Parents group will meet for lunch following
the 11:00 worship service on Sunday, November 2. Food
and childcare provided. All are welcome. Please RSVP
with Pastor Amy [email protected]
Speaker Series Team
“DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS – How to Discuss
What Matters Most” – Betty Kozma, Principal at L’Anse Cruz High School, will
present a program on “Difficult Conversations” – from the book of the same title
written by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen of the Harvard
Negotiation Project.
She will give us some insight into how to handle a difficult conversation - anything
you find hard to talk about – conversations with your boss, your spouse, your
friends, your kids, your clients.
“Whether we’re dealing with an underperforming employee, disagreeing with our
spouse about money or child-rearing, negotiating with a difficult client, or simply
saying ‘no,’ or ‘I’m sorry,’ or ‘I love you,’ we attempt or avoid difficult
conversations every day. No matter how competent we are, we all have
conversations that cause anxiety and frustration.
Betty is a former Clarkston teacher, has a Ph.D. in Education, and is a member of
Clarkston UMC.
Come join us on November 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Sign up on November 2 or
November 9 and your name will be entered into a drawing to receive a free copy
of the book “Difficult Conversations.” No charge - Free will offering will be
taken.
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MERCY THREADS: Been sewing or knitting for Mercy Threads? All
collected knitted sweaters, cover-them-with-love-quilts, and sewn outfits will be
shipped to MMDC the middle of November. Please leave finished items in
church office and let Sharon Galley Sherrow know they are there. Keep sewing
and knitting. Next shipment will be in May, 2015. Contact Sharon at
[email protected] or 248-821-6765 with questions.
The Cookies by the Pound sale that is part of the Alternative Gift Fair on
Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7, is coming up fast. Please pull out your
favorite cookie recipes, put on your apron and start baking! We accept all cookie
donations and the proceeds from the sale will once again be going toward
"Camperships" otherwise known as camp scholarships. Thanks in advance to all
our bakers and of course our cookie eaters as well.
2014 Alternative Christmas Gift Fair — Come join us in the
Fellowship Hall on Saturday, Dec. 6th (9am – 4pm) and Sunday,
Dec, 7th (10am – 1 pm). See the full page ad on page 20 for
more details.
We would love to share our fun – let us know if you would
like to help at this year’s ACGF! The fair will take place
December 6 and 7. You may sign up to volunteer between services on November
2 and 9. We will need greeters and booth volunteers. Contact Brenda DuPree at
[email protected] with further questions.
"THANKSGIVING "TAKE-A-SACK, BRING-IT- BACK" for
LIGHTHOUSE It's time once again for the CUMC Holiday Food collection for
Lighthouse Emergency Services. CUMC has committed to distribute 300 Labeled
Sacks to our congregation (TAKE-A-SACK) and we ask that you return the
Sacks filled with that labeled item to church (Bring-IT- Back). For example, the
Sack may say "Boxed Potatoes" - you buy as many Boxed Potatoes to fill up the
Sack and BRING-IT-BACK to church by Sunday
November 17th. The Angels in Training will be
handing out Sacks at the Sunday Nov. 2nd & 9th
worship services (Sacks may also be picked up from
the Missions Table). Monetary donations are also needed
to help purchase Turkeys for those in need. Please make
checks payable to CUMC and write "Lighthouse
Turkeys" in the memo section. Please spread your
blessings and and help those in need this Holiday Season!,
Thank You from the CUMC Missions Team!
Blessings, Joyce Bleim
The Alternative Christmas Gift Fair Is Here!!!
Come join us in Fellowship Hall
Saturday, Dec. 6th (9am – 4pm)
Sunday, Dec. 7th (10am – 1 pm)
Here are some of the great organizations who
will be in the fair this year:
Ten Thousand Villages
Equal Exchange Coffee, Tea and Chocolate
HHHH ● OATS ● WAR, International
Song & Spirit Institute for Peace ● and many more
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!
Don’t miss any of the fun!
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 [email protected]
CUMC’s 2014
Alternative
Christmas
Gift Fair
Give Gifts that Change Lives
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B UILDING C OMMIT TEE
Since the September Town Hall informational sessions with the congregation, the
Building Committee has spent the past several weeks identifying suitable
Construction Management firms. The purpose of this role is to oversee and manage
all aspects of the construction related activities, in partnership with our architect
SA+A to execute our ministry expansion vision.
The committee reviewed the qualifications of 4 reputable firms and made a
recommendation to the Trustees, who approved Frank Rewold and Sons. Rewold
has performed extensive work with churches, has experience with historic
preservation, and has served the greater Michigan area for over 90 years. Their
experienced staff has a good understanding of our ministry expansion needs and
priorities and is an important resource moving forward.
Additionally, we are working to understand the financial possibilities with our
financial consultant Horizons Stewardship. We look forward to sharing the capital
campaign plan and timeline in the coming weeks.
Finally, the architect will begin to focus on the Detailed Design Phase, working with
Rewold and the Building Committee and using feedback from the Town Hall
sessions. The detailed design phase lasts approximately 3 months. The Building
Committee will have regular meetings to review various details along the way, to
ensure that the CUMC vision for "Honoring Our Tradition, Building our Future" is
maintained. Please continue to pray for our church, our ministry vision and the
possibilities that are available with this meaningful project. Thank you for your
continued support.
T RUSTEES
The church took " a Mighty Hit" on August 29 and September 1 as storms ripped
through the Clarkston area. Significant damage was done to the steeple and the
youth lounge and classroom flooded twice.
Insurance claims were filed, remediation and root cause of flooding was discovered
and corrected.
We are now in the final stages of restoration as we paint and carpet the lower level,
install awnings over window wells and emergency door exit and steeple
reconstruction wraps up.
Thank you for your patience .
Trustee Committee
2014 C HURCH C ONFERENCE
On November 18, we will hold our annual church conference at 7:30pm. This is a
meeting open to the membership of the church. We will elect the leadership for
2015; receive a membership report, a Staff Parish Relations Committee report
including ordained clergy compensation, and a statement of the direction of the
church.
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P RAYER R EQUESTS
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
[email protected].
Your prayers are requested for:
Congregation and their Family Members
Katie Adams, Mary Alexsoff, Todd Arcane, Mary Bannasch, Doris & Bob Beattie, Brian
Barthelmes, Blaze Beeson & Family, Jeff Bleim, Diana Bullen, John Bundridge, Erica & Trevor
Cale, Ralph Carter, Anne Chen, The Cobb Family, Cameron Corder, Jean Daab, Jenny
DuPree, Phil Dutton, Judy & Larry Ettinger, Cameron Fortinberry, Bob Greene, Robert &
Judith Hempton, Michelle Henry, Illen Kauffman, Tom Hoff, Ron Howe, Victor Ison,
Marylou Johnson, Ruth Ellsworth Jones, Vineese Kasari, Patricia Kerrick, Casey Knott, Lynne
Kristi, Paul Lacey, Jan Lucich, Laura Madison, Kelley Martin, Julie McAulisse, Ed McGregor,
Kelsey Merz, Lila Miller, Jim Morrison, Florence Nauman, Ed Nagel, Pat Ouellette, Gordan
Palmer, Dallas Peterman, Heather Robinson, Bill Samson, Yvonne Sleight, Matt Smolek,
Steve Stadler, Kaleb St. Dennis, Carol Stover, Arlyce Tague, Armen Tamakian, Jameson
Timberlake, Robert & Linda Tudor, Nancy Vance, Justin Van Hooser, Joan Veale, Maynard
White, Leslie Wills, Noah Wills & family, Shawna Wisser, Anne Wohlford, David Wood and
Bill Zorka.
Friends of the Congregation
Jan Altermatt, Kathy Bacon, Lisa Ballinger, Sandy Balone, Kitty Battaglia, Amy Castell, Baby
Collin, Marilyn Campbell, Jim Carpenter & Family, Betty Cole, Karen Cooper, Dan, Tony
Davidge, Millie Gates, Bernita Hawes, Abigail Herrmann, Abby Hixson, Jim Hopson, Linda,
Joyce Lewis, Tom Lowell, Jim MacDonald, Jaclyn Martini, Baby Maya. Larry Moceri, Cheryl
Noll, 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, Jean Koskela, Freda Meyland, JD
Powell, Jan Sutton, 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
Our Christian Sympathy Extends to
Friends and Family of Barbara Young, mother of Bob Siminiski who passed on Oct 20, 2014.
Friends and Family of Ken Choops’, on the passing of his sister.
Friends and Family of Kelley Martin on the passing of his aunt.
Friends and Family of Kim Butterfield, husband of Jan Butterfield & son-in-law of Barbara
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Church Staff
Main Number: 248-625-1611
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.clarkstonumc.org
Richard Dake, Senior Pastor
Amy Mayo-Moyle, Associate Pastor
Christine Wyatt, Minister of Adult Education
Laura Sperian, Minister of Congregation Care
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Angie Scheu, Director of Worship
Kim Bishop, Choral Director
Jeremy Dean, Director of Facilities/Caretaker
Michele Ettinger, Children & FUEL Coordinator
Mary Gladstone-Highland, Community Outreach Director
Collen Godfrey, Executive Director of Ministries
Cheryl Kelly, Administrative Assistant
Jack McCarrick, Evening Caretaker
Judy Mellen, Handbell Choirs Director
Carole Meyers, Finance Manager
Michele Poirier, Childcare Coordinator
Karen Girard, Cherub Choir Director
Annette Siminski, Director of Family Ministries
Holly Stowers, Office Volunteer
Kathy Waechter, Finance Assistant
Leslie Wills, Principal Organist
Neal Wright, Sunday Night Music Leader
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December Issue/ Tue Nov 18
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January Issue/ Tue., Dec 16
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CUMC Mission
Statement:
“To vitally
connect people
to people and
people to God.”
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