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HOUGHTON LAKE
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
7059 W. HOUGHTON LAKE DR.
HOUGHTON LAKE, MI 48629
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Houghton Lake
MI 48629
Permit No. 6
2015
Houghton Lake United Methodist Church
Rev. Tom Anderson, Pastor
Kristin Carrick-Myers, Preschool Director and Christian Ed Director
Diane Fancher, Administrative Assistant
Rae Adair, Youth Leader
Lorna West, Organist & Adult Choir Director
Heidi LaPrad & Donna Nieman, Nursery Caregivers
Butch Andersen, Custodian
A Note from the Christian Youth Director and Preschool Director
Hello Everyone!,
Happy New Year to everyone! I plan to make this New Year an exciting adventure in
evangelizing and bringing children and youth to know Jesus Christ as their Savior and God.
In Preschool our themes for the month are: Occupations, Art, Creative Movement and the
color Blue!
Faith-Village: We will begin a new unit titled, “Man beside the Pool”. The Bible verse is “My
Father is still working, and I also am working.” (John 5:17) The objectives are for the
children to explore the story of Jesus healing the man who was lame at the pool, study what
Sabbath-keeping meant in Jesus’ day and consider where healing comes from today and how
we can be a source of God’s healing for others. God is a source of hope in our lives and
provides healing in unexpected ways.
The Youth are making cinnamon rolls on Jan. 19th! The 7 project kicks off with a youth rally
at 6:00 on Sunday the 5th and the Main rally will be held on Monday the 27th at 6:00. ALL
youth are invited to attend and support this effort!
I would like to update everyone who contributed to the quarters for education. I am using
some of the monies to update the toys and purchase new cabinets in the Nursery. I would
like the toys to be more religious than “regular,” just different from what they have at
home. The cabinets will be up high so little ones cannot get in them. Also, it was used to
purchase some posters and objects for the bulletin board in the fellowship hall. We use this
board for children’s worship on Sunday mornings and I hope all of you get a chance to view
what is on it every Sunday.
Blessings,
Kristin Carrick-Myers
Church Edition January 2015
My sheep listen
to my voice.
I know them,
and they follow me.
John 10:27 NIRV
JAN 25 MISSION PROJECT:
VALENTINE
10 am Faith Village will make
valentines for our shut ins.
Jan. 4 – Jan. 18
BEZALEL’S STUDIO – make your
own pillowcase to rest your
head and listen for the voice of
God.
PAUL’S GYM – listening fun and
games
GALILEAN BEACH HOUSE –
Mission Project:
Home Touch and Prayer
Touch give suggestions of shut
ins to send cards to. You may
also suggest a name of a special
person who would be cheered
by a child made Valentine, put
their name and address in
Karen’s mail box outside the
church office.
Grief Recovery Ministry
January 2015
I am going to be introspective in this article as events during this time have made me stop and listen
to my heart. We have discussed in this article before about legacies that are left to us by those we have lost,
and also the legacies we will pass on when we are gone. The thing with legacies is they can be good and they
can be bad. I have been pondering which ones I am leaving for not only my children and grandchildren,
but also to those around me.
How have I lived my life? Will things be remembered after I am gone that are good and positive?
For example, when we arrived at HLUMC 28 years ago, we looked for our niche as far as Sunday school
classes. We didn't stop at the first one we visited, instead we went to a class led at that time by a gentleman
much older than we were. Some of you might remember Don Jackman. He was an awesome teacher, and
the marks in my bible will confirm that because he had us underlining, cross referencing, etc. He had
"jewels" he used to say alot, and when you hear them today, you have to think of Don. He told us repeatedly, "Let go and let God". Simple words but so difficult to do sometimes, but Don lived them. Or another
one Marcia mentions sometimes is, "I hear you clucking, but I can't find your nest". Or when you would
ask Don how he was, he would say "I am able to sit up and take nourishment". Don and Ruby and John
and Mable Wyant were best of friends. They were usually not far from each other, and the love of the Lord
they shared with each other, and all the rest of us, was very inspiring. They are not out of sight out of mind,
because the legacies they have left are still in my heart and many other's hearts who knew and loved them.
Life is difficult sometimes. We lose family members, and friends, especially as we get older. How do
we cope with all of these losses, and still maintain a good, positive, attitude? I have great passion for doing
grief work. I love being a small part of people's lives when they are going through grief. I always feel if I
can help in some small way, than I am doing what God has called me to do. I have super-sensitive radar
when I am around people, and I can usually pick up on someone struggling. Then, I can "spring into action", whatever that might entail. God gave me that gift to use.
We have pain and loss in our congregation. We have constant additions to our prayer list, and we
have many who have experienced the loss of a loved one recently. How can we help? Why don't we notice
when someone is missing from church? Why don't we make phone calls or send cards, or give words of encouragement? Sometimes the ones helping need help. We all need to be encouraged, we all need to know
someone cares whether we are here or not. We all need to know that our presence is important, otherwise
we lose people because they think no one cares.
My heart goes out to those that are hurting. I have walked, and sometimes crawled, as I have been
on this journey in my own life on many occasions, but with grief comes growth if we allow it. So, if I can
learn from others examples, and follow their lead, maybe.........just maybe.... I can leave behind a legacy
that is worth remembering. I don't mean I need a star on a sidewalk somewhere, because the truth is, what
is important to me is to have my heavenly Father say to me, "Well done, good and faithful servant" and
that is what we are all striving for.
I want my legacy to be one of a loving, compassionate, caring, God loving , woman. So as I begin this
new year, my goal is to work harder to make that my priority. May the sadness in life, not rule my life. May
God continue to use me for His glory in everything I do and say! May your journey in 2015 be one of good
health, good friends and a new and better relationship with Jesus Christ, as He uses each of us. I am here if
you need me! Happy New Year! May your blessings be many, and your troubles be few. I love you all very
much!
In His Love,
Sue Lazell- Grief Recovery Ministry Coordinator
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CROP Walk Update
2014's walk is on the books, and I have to thank all of you for all you do to help with this effort. We
were up on groups participating to 17, and our total as of this date is $17,426.57, our all time record high!!!
Which means over $4300 to our local food pantries! Thank you so much!
In His Love, and mine too,
Sue Lazell, Roscommon County CROP Walk Chairman
MISSIONS UPDATE
Thank you to all the pixies who helped
make our adopt-a-family program successful. This included buying and
wrapping presents, as well as sorting and delivering them in time for Christmas. We were also fortunate to be able to include blankets for all the
families. It was definitely a team effort, and our
church was able to help 14 families this year
through your generosity. In addition, we filled 107
shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse.
We will begin our collection to Project Hope
again in January. For the month of January, we
will be collecting laundry detergent and dish soap.
Medium size bottles are the best. Coming up in
February, we will be collecting cereal and peanut
butter.
We will once again have our Valentine/blanket
project coming up in February. Look for updates
as they become available.
Circle of Hope
A big Thank You to our congregation for
your generous acts of kindness.
The Blanket Drive from last year went to
help a family of 6 from Abundant Grace
and to families from our preschool. They were given mostly to the Missions group.
Thank you again for all your support!
Florida Snow Bird Alert!
27th Annual Houghton Lake Fellowship February 14, 2015 at 12:00 Noon
(second Saturday).
The place to be is Hammock Lake Mobile Estates - one
(1) mile south of Fort Meade on Hwy 17. Bring dish to
pass and table service. See you then, Ruby Waddell.
Any questions, call 989-832-7869 or 248-931-2795.
A nice big THANK YOU goes out to the Circle of
Hope and volunteers who baked and brought in
cookies for the military. It was a a welcome surprise to them. They say “thank you”
for all your hard work and good baking. Devon and Elizabeth Fancher; and
Calvin Fancher.
Emmaus Walk for adults. Renew your faith and be
equipped as a Christian leader!
Caro United Methodist Church
Men’s Walk April 16-19, 2015
Women’s Walk April 23-26, 2015
Ever wonder if you will ever really understand what
God’s plan is for your life? Wonder if you are on
the right track? What about the times you wish you
could share with other young people about how Jesus seems to be right beside you or the times He just
does not seem to be hearing or answering you.
Chrysalis Weekends for Youth (High School sophomores to seniors):
Davison First United Methodist Church
Girls February 20-22
Boys March 6-8
See Pastor Tom for sign up information!
HELPING HANDS
We are a caring group of people in the
congregation who are willing to help
out those in our church family who
might need help for whatever reason with small fix-it
type jobs, a ride to the doctor’s, a few groceries or
prescriptions picked up, or even some respite time
for caregivers!
So don’t be shy and let us know if you feel you
have a need and we will find someone to give you a
“Helping Hand”!
Call Regina at 989-202-2070.
FRIENDS OF TABITHA WOMEN’S
FELLOWSHIP GROUP
To The Members of H.L.U.M.C.
Thank you for the invitation to the wonderful celebration of Tom and Karen’s 30 years of ministry.
We loved the presentation, potluck dinner and our gifts
of picture, pocket cross and bread. You have some
great cooks in your congregation!
In Christ,
Roberta and Ed Anderson
will meet January 22nd
at 7:00 pm here at the church.
All women ~ new members included ~
are invited to come!!!
Please note that the Friends of Tabitha Bible Study has changed
their meeng me to 7:00 pm, the
fourth Thursday of every month, and they meet
here at the church.
Swiss Steak Dinner 2014 Update
From Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC)
I just got the final numbers in on the comparison
from the 2013 and 2014 Swiss Steak Dinner and
wanted to share with you the good news.
In 2013 we took in gross sales of $13,625. In 2014
we took in $15,623. This is an increase of about
$2,000. The $.50 increase in meal price generated
about $1,000 of that increase. The remainder is
due to the volunteers and workers paying for their
dinner.
Our expenses for 2013 were $7,521. For 2014
they were $7,575, for an overall increase of only
$54.00 dollars.
The net return to the general fund for 2013 was
$6,103. For 2014 the amount is 8,047. This was a
net increase of $1,944. Out of these net returns we
contribute 10% to the community caring fund.
It was a great year and I want you to know how
much I appreciate all of the volunteer hours that
make this event possible. THANKS to every one of
you! This event cannot happen without all of us
pulling together. THANK YOU!
We are a very active congregation with a building
constantly in use. Our staff works hard to support all the
many ministries in our facilities. Thank you all in advance for allowing staff to worship on Sundays and to relax
in off hours without facing job related questions. Please
use the index cards in the Administrative Assistant mailbox to express your needs or call and leave a message,
rather than approaching staff in off hours.
Signed comments and questions may also be
placed in the SPRC or Pastor's mailbox. HLUMC
Office: 989-422-5622 [email protected]
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The Video Team is looking for Video Operators
for both services. Some computer knowledge is
recommended. It is a great opportunity for service as you learn video presentation. Contact
Wayne Schoeppach at 821-7224
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Would you like to be included on the list of
Communion servers? Holy Communion is on
the first Sunday of each month and also for special worship services. We are in need of communion stewards for the months of September
and October. Please consider serving in this
capacity. To be added on the list to serve or to
sign up for a particular month, please contact
Rae Adair at 422-6084.

Serving as a Worship Greeter or Usher is an
awesome opportunity to serve and also get to
know our church family. Men, Women, Youth
are needed. Contact any Usher or Pastor Tom if
interested in ushering. To be added to the
Greeter schedule, contact the office.
Rick Simpson - Swiss Steak Dinner Chairman
Spread the Hope
Federally funded research saves
lives . . .
“ACS CAN” fights to keep free screening
and to maintain and INCREASE FUNDING
to pay representatives to be our voice in
the legislator for research through: National Institutes of Health and National Cancer
Institute. Cancer research funded by the
Federal Government is critical to finding
cures for all cancers. Join ACS CAN. Let
your voice be heard!!! Membership is
$10.00 or more. ASCCAN.ORG/RELAY.
Contact Roberta Smith at 989-329-2380
for more information and member forms.
Thanking you in advance.
Communion Stewards, Worship Greeters and
Ushers are needed in both services.
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RELAY FOR LIFE
Starting in January, there will be an
information and display in the
monthly cancer themes at the
Houghton Lake Public Library.
January’s theme is “Cervical Cancer Awareness”.
The color is teal/white. Stop in and check it out!

Please save these items for
important purposes:
From our Administrative Council: Please save
the pull tabs from aluminum cans for Ronald
McDonald House, and deposit them in the container located on top of coat rack by library
door.
From Carol Chidester: Please help us collect
General Mills Box Tops for Education, UPC
Codes on Spartan Foods, and Campbell Soup
UPC seals to support our Preschool. Collection
containers can be found in the church kitchen.
Please note that we no longer recycle used ink
cartridges or newspapers. However, we are
recycling office paper.
A tote is in the hallway.
Boy Scout Troop 955 Meets
Mondays at 5 pm in the Fellowship Hall
Scoutmaster is Jeri Jagielo. All boys
are welcome! Volunteers are also needed to
help with fundraising, transportation, merit
badges and chaperons. Financial donations to
help with the program can be made out to “Boy
Scout Troop 955” and placed in the offering tray.
Prayers and Squares
Prayer Quilt Ministry
Prayers & Squares is an interfaith
outreach ministry that combines the gift of prayer
with the gift of a hand-tied quilt or quilt square. P &
S promotes prayer through the use of our quilts &
prayer squares. Both are a gift of love and prayer
from the sewers and the congregation. With a
quilt’s completion, a P & S label and ties are added.
When a request for a quilt is received, one is chosen
and placed on the altar rail. After each worship service the congregation is invited to come forward to
tie a square knot in one (or two) ties and offer a
prayer for the recipient... P & S request forms can
be found on the table next to the church library.
We meet on the Third Thursday of the month at
10am. Our ministry welcomes any and all who enjoy
sewing, quilting or crafting. Bring a beverage and a
munchie! Donations of cotton material are always
welcome and can be placed in the P & S tub above
the coat racks in the west hall. Call Dottie (989-4223563) for details/questions.
How to become a United Methodist Pastor
1. Listen for God’s call: pray, fast, talk to others
about your gifts, personality, talents and abilities. Take a spiritual gifts inventory. Learn
about yourself.
2. Take Lay Servant Ministry training: this is
basic leadership training in the United Methodist Church. Try out some leadership roles in
church and community.
3. Get grounded in the Bible. Join Disciple Bible
Study or get into a small group study.
4. Talk to Pastor Tom: tell him you’re interested
in exploring full-time Christian service.
5. Consider these options:
a) Local Pastor—with a 2 week license to
preach class you can enter into full time
ministry while beginning an ongoing
training program called “The Course of
Study”.
b) Ordained Elder—calls for a Master’s
Degree from an accredited seminary.
GIRL SCOUTS AREA 572 . . . Are looking
for any girls who are entering Kindergarten
on through grade 12 to join. Some troops
already exist to join or new ones can be formed. Meetings are held on the first and third Sundays at the
church from 2 - 4 pm. Any questions, please call Nancy
at 989-202-4046.
Online Giving - Now Available
CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS: Go to
http://www.hlumc.com/ and give by
clicking “DONATE” and follow directions.
(The church is charged a fee for this service.)
BILL PAY: Go through your Bank / Credit Union and
“set-up” by identifying:
Houghton Lake United Methodist Church
7059 W. Houghton Lake Drive
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
989 422-5622
Your name or envelope number is your
“account number”.
You can use this as a one- time donation
or schedule periodic donations as desired.
(This is a free service.)
MOBILE APPLICATION: giving can be done using
the “QR CODE” below*:
*If “QR Code” doesn’t work for you,
please pick up a card from the church.
CASH AND CHECKS are always appreciated.
Many ways to contribute in support of the
many ways we serve God in our community.
The United Methodist Men are hosting another food truck on
Wednesday, January 21st, inside the fellowship hall.
NEEDED: Volunteers to help unload the semi and distribute the food.
The truck will arrive between 10 and 11 am. Food giveaway will begin
at 2 pm. Any questions, or if you would like to help, please feel free to
contact Mike Krohn at (989) 422-2859 or cell (989) 387-3870.
There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board outside fellowship hall. Thank you.
The library is open again. Please
help yourself during the week to
come in and check out a book
or sit and read.
Six years ago “Sara’s Bears” started by providing
Bears for one ambulance. Since then we now provide bears for 6 Roscommon County Ambulances,
2 local ER’s, local clinics and local funeral homes.
In these 6 years we have distributed over 5000
bears.
The time has come that I can no longer continue
on alone. In order to continue the “Sara’s Bears”
program, I am in need of someone to take over.
Our “back up” staff of volunteers is great but we
need someone to help with fund raising, distribution, etc. The Ambulance Bears program practically takes care of itself and will continue.
I would like to see this program remain a part of
HLUMC (I’m sure this would be Sara’s desire.)
I’m making one last request that someone may
say “I’m the one and will step forward”. By the
1st of 2015 I will be asking locally, as there has
been interest in some other churches and organizations to keep the program going. I’m sure God
has someone at HLUMC so we can continue with
this special program. If you are the one, please
contact Pastor Tom or me.
Betty Murdoch
Thank You to everyone that helped make Pastor Tom and Karen's surprise party such a success.
Thanks to everyone that helped set up, tear down,
organize the kitchen and the food, and made it so
special for them. How fun it was to honor them,
(and make it be a surprise). Love, Sue
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Faith - Hope - Love in Action
United Methodist Women is an integral part of The United Methodist Church. It not
only provides advocacy and service on behalf of
women, children and youth, but also takes a lead
role in expanding concepts of mission for the whole
church. Our growing unit welcomes all women of
our church to become a part of the United Methodist Women’s organization that numbers more than
600,000 world-wide. We gather to fellowship, nurture our faith and engage in mission. You do not
have to be a member of the church to be a member
of the UMW. Join us on Wednesday, January 14th
at 10 am for light refreshments. Pastor Tom Anderson will be our keynote speaker.
*Please keep in mind that during the winter
months, if the public schools are closed due to the
weather, we too will not gather for our UMW
meeting.
January Birthdays
1 Basil Ciaramitaro
1 Richard Harris
1 Karen Johnson
4 Christina Penfield
4 Linda Williamson
5 Bob Cook
6 Jeff Fasnaugh
7 Gabriel Fransee
7 Lowell Souder
7 Linda Tarrant
8 Ken Warner
9 Shirley Bifoss
10 Steven Myers
11 Jacob Betts
11 Sue Lazell
11 Marcia Neorr
12 Betty Murdoch
12 Bruce Olson
12 Amber Sergeant
12 Kathleen Webb
13 Jim Bennett
13 Paula Bonzo
14 John Bifoss
14 Brayden Halliday
15 Dot Goll
15 Vanessa Hawthorne
15 Joshua LaPrad
16 Martha Cook
16 Cathie Yager
17 Mary Bieniek
19 James Hagen
19 Don Kelsey
19 Jean Walczak
20 Jon Reitmeyer
21 Clant Chenette
21 Nevaeh Havlik
21 Jake Long
22 Brian Maki
22 Rachel Peshick
22 Suzanne Simpson
23 Al Bannerman
23 Bruce Bentley
23 Linda Koelsch
23 Travis Pitcher
24 Holley Hendershott
25 Bonnie Knapp
26 Tegyn Perkin
27 Isabella Havlik
28 Jared Milner
28 Karen Sessions
30 Bill Price
31 Karen Barnum
Wishing you love,
happiness and peace
January Anniversaries
3 Mike & Jamie Workman
19 Scott & Karen Barnum
22 Dennis & Susan Duford
23 Tom & Kay Meares
23 Bruce & Lori Olson
24 Earl & Dorie Cushman
24 Doug & Sue Lazell
28 John & Mary Bieniek
MAILING ADDRESSES for our service
members: (received to date) Your prayers
and kind words let them know they are not
alone. Thanks for all you do for them!
Lt. Lawrence Griffith
4241 Folker Street
D203
Anchorage, AK 99505
(Griffith)
SrA Kolp, April R. PSC3
6202 Roxberry Dr., Apt 3101
San Antonio TX 78238
Birthday: 7/1
(LeRoy)
Joseph Joe Lansky, Jr.
2050 Glory Loop
Box 347
Fort Polk, LA 71459
(Lansky)
LCPL Fancher, Devon
9th COMM BN, SVC Co., CEM
Box 555351
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
Birthday: 7/10
(Fancher)
PFC Levitan, Arthur
HHB Btry
1-6 FA BN, 3/1 IBCT
FOB SPIN BOLDAK
APO AE 09355
Kevin Molitar, Coast Guard
Reserves
4832 Clinton Way Drive
Waterford, MI 48328
Sincere sympathy
is extended to . . .
(Meares)
A-B Lietaert Todd
MI 331TRS/FLT 305
Dorm A-1
1320 Truemper Street
Unit 369532
Lackland AFB, TX 78236-6407
Ken & Sue Warner, as
they grieve the passing
of Ken’s mother; and
AB Fancher, Calvin A.
442 13th Street 373 TRS
Dover AFB, DE 19902-4442
to the family of
Eric & Katja Falker, as
they grieve the passing
of Katja’s grandfather.
PVT Sargent, Nicolas
(graduated boot camp
Dec. 18, 2014 - Update
to follow when received)
May God surround you
with His comfort and
peace.
Birthday: 4/17
(Fancher)
Birthday: 8/21
(Sargent)
The 2014 Flower Chart is
posted on the main bulletin
board.
If you would like to provide
altar flowers for any given
Sunday, (in honor,
memory, or celebration of
someone or event), clearly
write your name & reason
for flowers in date slot.
Please sign up before
Wednesday of any week to
have the information added
to the Sunday worship bulletin.
You can order flowers from
a florist or provide your
own to be placed on the
Altar on that Sunday. You
may take the flowers home
after the 11 am service.
Contact the church office
with any questions. Thank
you!
NOVEMBER FINANCIAL STATEMENT
DATE
2
9
16
23
30
TOTAL
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
9:00
11:00
TOTAL
140
93
233
131
109
240
96
98
194
112
79
191
118
70
188
597
449
1046
GENERAL FUND
OTHER
You are invited to
join the group
known as
TOTAL
$ 6154.78
$ 5795.00
$ 2628.00
$ 4378.39
$ 4351.00
$ 1106.41
$ 2370.57
$ 1859.65
$ 729.80
$ 1821.60
= $ 7261.19
= $ 165.57
= $ 4487.65
= $ 5108.19
$ 6172.60
$23307.17
$ 7888.03
$ 31195.20
As of September, 2014, our general fund balance has improved to just over $8000.
$4500 was sent in for apportionments. If we continue our monthly contributions at
this level, we will pay apportionments in full by the end of the year. Apportionments are the basic missionary giving in the United Methodist Church.
** In order to meet our 2014 budget (including Apportionments and Ministry Jubilee)
we need an average of $5,684.00 per week given to the General Fund.
PrayerTouch
that meets weekly for prayer….the needs are
great. Mondays at 10 am in room #4. If you
have a prayer request to share with our
church family you are encouraged to use the
prayer request cards found in the pew racks
and on the prayer ministry table across from
the church office.
Paula Bonzo (366-6614) and Marcia Neorr
(422-2407) are our Prayer Chain Coordinators. Please call them with your emergency
prayer requests, and they will call the prayer
volunteers into action. Requests can also
be emailed at [email protected]. c
Bread Ministry
9:00 AM WORSHIP
Jan
4 Marge & Gordon Westphal
11 Ruth & Chuck Corwin
18 Joyce Levay & Millie Ritter
25 Betty & Ron Bechill
9:00 AM WORSHIP
Jan 4 Betty Bechill
11 Marge Westphal
18 Jill Schoeppach
25 Joyce Levay
11:00 AM WORSHIP
11:00 AM WORSHIP
Jan
4 Leona & Walter Sherwood
11 Lyn & Dick Brooks
18 Barb Nieman & Ruth Martin
25 Jean & Bill Papendick
Jan 4 Brenda Fifield
11 Shirley Whelpley
18 Bob Cook
25 Carolyn Holland
Liturgists
4th Monday, monthly, 1:15 pm
1st Tuesday, monthly, 2 pm
3rd Thursday, odd months, 7 pm
4th Tuesday, monthly, 6:00 pm
4th Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 pm
2nd Wednesday, monthly, 10 am
2nd Wednesday, monthly, 4:15 pm
4th Thursday, monthly, 7:00 pm
2nd Thursday, even months, 7 pm
3rd Thursday, odd months, 4 pm
Called quarterly (Jan., Apr., July, Oct.)
Called
(sponsored by our Missions Committee)
Thank you for your continued support!
Jan
4
11
18
25
Brian Maki
Ray Mullins
Judy Boehm
Dan Boehm
Heidi LaPrad
Houghton Lake
UMC
Sunday
Morning
Schedule:
9 am:
Contemporary
Worship
10:00 am
Christian
Education
10:10 am
Equal Exchange / Fairly Traded
coffee, tea, hot cocoa mix, baking cocoa and chocolate bars
is sold following services on the third Sunday of every month.
VIDEO TECHS
Volunteers are needed
to assist in the
Nursery during services…. please speak
with Donna Nieman or Heidi LaPrad to
learn how you can be registered as a
Safe-Sanctuary approved volunteer!
Jan 4 Barb Nieman
11 Chuck Corwin
18 Ruth Corwin
25 Jean Hendershott
PLANNED SCHEDULE OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
(changes will be announced)
To be announced
January Nursery
Caregiver
11:00 AM WORSHIP
CIRCLE OF HOPE:
WORSHIP:
SPRC:
FINANCE:
AD COUNCIL:
UMW:
PRESCHOOL:
FRIENDS OF TABITHA
TRUSTEES:
MISSIONS:
MEMORIAL:
LAY LEADERSHIP:
AUDIO TECHS
Coee Hour
Fellowship
11 am :
Traditional
Worship
HOUGHTON LAKE UMC
SCHEDULE OF WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES:
Monday:
Limberettes Exercise Group, 9 am (Fellowship Hall)
PrayerTouch Ministry 10 am (Rm #4)
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal 7 pm (Sanctuary)
Tuesday:
HomeTouch Visitation Ministry, 10 am
Wednesday:
Limberettes Exercise Group, 9 am
(Fellowship Hall)
Praise Band rehearsal, 5:45 pm (Sanctuary)
Chancel Choir rehearsal, 6:45pm (Sanctuary)
Al-Anon, 7 pm (Rm. #4)
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 pm (Kitchen)
Thursday:
Narcotics Anonymous, 6:30 pm (Rm#4)
Friday:
Limberettes Exercise Group, 9 am (Fellowship Hall)
2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
Fri
2
Sat
3
NEW YEAR’S DAY
OFFICE CLOSED
4
Worship at 9 & 11 am
Holy Communion
10 am Christian Ed
10:10 am Coee Hour
6 pm Disciple Study
at Pastor Tom’s home
5
6
8 am GSRP
9 am
9 am
10 am
5 pm
5 pm
4’s Preschool
Limberettes
Prayer Touch
Boy Scouts
Adult Fellowship at G’s
7
7:30 am Early Care for
Preschool
14
12
13
Worship 9 & 11 am
10 am Christian Ed
10:10 am Coee Hour
Fellowship Time
2 pm Girl Scout Mtg
6 pm Disciple Study
at Pastor Tom’s home
8 am GSRP
7:30 am Early Care for
Preschool
18
Worship at 9 & 11am
10 am Christian Ed
10:10 am Coee Hour
Fellowship Time
Fair Trade Coee Sale
6 pm Disciple Study
at Pastor Tom’s home
4’s Preschool
Limberettes
Prayer Touch
Boy Scouts
Adult Fellowship at G’s
19
8 am GSRP
9 am Limberettes
10 am Prayer Touch
5 pm Boy Scouts
5 pm Adult Fellowship at G’s
4’s Preschool
4:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
5:45 pm Praise Band
7 pm Alanon/AA
11
9 am
9 am
10 am
5 pm
5 pm
9 am
8 am GSRP
8 am Sta Mtg.
9 am 3’s Preschool
10 am HomeTouch
2 pm Worship
8 am GSRP
8 am Sta Mtg.
9 am 3’s Preschool
10 am HomeTouch
20
7:30 am Early Care/PS
8 am GSRP
8 am Sta Mtg.
10 am HomeTouch
OFFICE CLOSED
10
8
9
7:30 am Early Care/PS
8 am GSRP
8 am GSRP
9 am 3’s Preschool
9 am
6:30 pm Narcotics
Anonymous
4’s Preschool
9 am Limberettes
12 pm Prayer time
at HLUMC
7 pm Euchre
9 am
10 am
4:00 pm
5:45 pm
7 pm
4’s Preschool
UMW
Choir Rehearsal
Praise Band
Alanon/AA
17
15
16
7:30 am Early Care for
Preschool
8 am GSRP
8 am GSRP 1/2 DAY
9 am 3’s Preschool
10 am Prayers &
Squares
6:30 pm Narcotics
Anonymous
7 pm SPRC
9 am 4’s Preschool
9 am Limberettes
12 pm Prayer time
at HLUMC
7 pm Laugh Your
Way . . .
21
22
23
9 am 4’s Preschool
10-11 am Set up Food
Truck
2 pm Food Giveaway
7:30 am Early Care/PS
8 am GSRP
4:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
5:45 pm Praise Band
8 am GSRP
24
9 am 4’s Preschool
9 am Limberettes
6:30 pm Narcotics
Anonymous
7:00 pm Tabitha Bible
Study
12 pm Prayer time
at HLUMC
29
30
7 pm Alanon/AA
25
Worship at 9 & 11 am
10 am Christian Ed
10:10 am Coee Hour
Fellowship Time
2 pm Girl Scout Mtg
6 pm Disciple Study
at Pastor Tom’s home
26
8 am GSRP
9 am Limberettes
10 am Prayer Touch
1:15 pm Circle of Hope
(at Sidecar Café)
5 pm Boy Scouts
5 pm Adult Fellowship at G’s
27
7:30 am Early Care/PS
8 am GSRP
8 am Sta Mtg.
10 am HomeTouch
6:00 pm Finance
7:30 pm Ad Council
28
9 am
4’s Preschool
7:30 am Early Care/PS
8 am GSRP
4:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
5:45 pm Praise Band
9 am
6:30 pm Narcotics
Anonymous
7 pm Alanon/AA
NO GSRP &
NO PRESCHOOL
Limberettes
12 pm Prayer time
at HLUMC
31
12 - 4:30 pm
CMA MotorCycle Assn.
Training