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"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be
hidden....let your light shine before others, that they may see
your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven." --Jesus
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If you would like a pastoral call, why
not call and invite the pastor to meet with you - at your home,
in his office or maybe at a bench downtown!
Strawberry Social
South
Pavilion in the Village Park
Friday, July 4
4:00-8:00pm
Strawberries over ice cream and / or biscuit
Sponsored by our UMW
Proceeds to the Building Fund
Freedom Festival Parade
Down Main Street to the Village Park
Saturday, July 5
starting at 10:30am
John 15:13 "Greater love hath no man.."
Watch for the CCUMC entry!!
Freedom Festival Fireworks
Saturday, July 5
8:00pm to Fireworks
Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Pop, Baked Goods and more! Proceeds to our Camping Fund.
If you’d like to help - show up and pitch in!
Vacation Bible School
Beach Party "Surfin’ through the Scriptures"
Sunday, July 20 - Thursday, July 24
6:00 - 8:00pm
Preschool thru 5th grade. Lots of fun is planned.
Church Looks to Pinpoint Flood Relief Response
By Arthur McClanahan
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 19, 2008 (UMNS)–As waters began to recede in
central Iowa and the shock of a second "500-year flood" in 15 years
became a numbing reality, the focus was shifting from the rescue phase
to relief and long-term recovery.
United Methodists are among a statewide interfaith
consortium and action teams from local churches that are reaching out to
the estimated 38,000 people left homeless, farmers who have lost a
projected 10 percent of the 2008 corn crop and countless churches and
parsonages inundated from the ravages of nine rivers.
Bishop Gregory Palmer spent June 18 visiting clergy and
surveying damage in the Cedar Rapids area, including Trinity, Salem and
St. James United Methodist churches – all three of which have been
partially underwater in the floods.
"The disruption caused by the floods is overwhelming, but the
way in which people are pulling together in communities more than
balances this out," said Palmer, of the church's Iowa Area. "The
outpouring of tangible compassion from the church along with the resolve
of local people to reclaim their lives is signaling hope … hope … hope."
Representatives from the United Methodist Committee on Relief
are expected to tour Iowa by the first of next week to assess damage and
formulate a response plan. UMCOR already has issued a $10,000 emergency
grant to the conference to aid in responding to the May 25 tornadoes in
Parkersburg.
Even as the water subsided from storms, flooding and
tornadoes that have ravaged Iowa since May 25, more levees broke, and
Des Moines' Birdland neighborhood, a low-income area near the Des Moines
River, was flooded. In Cedar Rapids, the Cedar River was projected to
continue to cover nearly 450 blocks of the state's second largest city
well into the weekend.
In Iowa City, emergency measures were suspended when it
became too dangerous to build up sandbag flood walls. At least 18
buildings on the University of Iowa campus were flooded, including the
school’s major auditorium and its art museum.
Interfaith efforts:
Representatives of the United Methodist Iowa Annual
(regional) Conference were among eight Christian groups networking to
respond to emergency needs, and an ecumenical blog was set up at
http://www.iowawaters.blogspot.com
to share information. The Iowa Disaster Human Resource Council (IDHRC),
which is an even broader interfaith coalition, was coordinating some of
the first steps of the rescue response to complement efforts by the
American Red Cross and Salvation Army in some of the hardest-hit areas.
Except for Iowa's Mississippi River areas,
first-responders were invited beginning June 17 to support those
returning to their homes for the first time since being evacuated. First
United Methodist Church in Marion ramped up to serve as a host site for
volunteer crews. As of June 18, teams from five states already had
committed to assist in the Cedar Rapids area, according to the Rev. Mike
Morgan, pastor of the Marion congregation.
Early response has included consoling residents
who have lost many of their possessions. "This morning, about eight
clergy went into the St. James United Methodist Church neighborhood
about three hours after people were let into their homes. This was very
necessary," Morgan said.
Marcia Young, the church's Iowa disaster relief
coordinator, was working with Volunteers in Mission coordinator Susan
Olive to mesh the services of the IDHRC and the long-term presence of
UMCOR, particularly in equally hard-hit but lesser known areas such as
Columbus Junction in southeast Iowa. There, a ministry action team
already was in place to support the community's nearly 1,800 residents.
In Coralville, near Iowa City, the home of the
University of Iowa, the Revs. Douglas E. Williams and Beverly Marshall-Goodell
were coordinating crisis counseling by the area's faith leaders.
Coralville United Methodist Church received its first
volunteers when 14 people from First United Methodist Church in Wichita,
Kan., stopped to help while en route to a mission trip in Wisconsin.
"I know the worst hasn't hit in (Iowa City) and
Coralville. We're keeping (Cedar Rapids) in our prayers," Williams said
in a blog entry.
Resources
Iowa United Methodists were invited to
share their experiences and photographs from the storms and flooding at
a blog site established at www.iowastorms 2008.blogspot.com. Up-to-date
information, photos, giving opportunities and ways to volunteer are
being posted on the Iowa Annual (regional) Conference web site at
www.iaumc.org/storms2008.
And Now a Word from Your Pastor:
The United Methodist Church
is well situated to deal effectively with the flood relief efforts being
faced by the people in Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri. What is most
needed is your financial support.
Donations for UMCOR's relief efforts in the
Midwest can be made directly to Cass City UMC at any time. As is not
always the case with other disaster relief organizations, 100% of
disaster relief donations to UMCOR go to the designated relief effort
with none of it going to "administrative" costs.
Persons interested in being part of a team to go to the
disaster area for a few days may contact me at 989-872-3422.
Group Highlights
United Methodist Women
No Meetings in July and August - BUT keep
your eyes open for the Annual Mystery Trip when plans are finalized.
The Annual Mega Garage Sale was a great success! The hall was
filled to overflowing. Wednesday’s opening is sure popular with many
folks rushing the door by 4pm! Just over $900 was taken in by the close
of the first day. The final total isn’t in yet but it is coming close to
$1600. A very big thank you to Connie Schwaderer and Sherryl Seeley for
heading up this project for the ladies. There were lots of helpers to
sort and price and make meals for the workers. Each person is deeply
appreciated.
Dorcas
Meal Stats: June 11
Menu: Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, a lettuce
salad, pie and beverage.
Total Meals Served: 234
(Guests: 145;
Take Outs: 60; Workers: 29)
Donation: $1473.00
July Menu: Chicken
REMINDER!!
Pictures for the Pictorial Directory will be taken
this weekend and Monday. Starting on Thursday, Friday, Saturday June 26,
27, 28 and Monday, June 30!
Everybody gets a 20% discount on order over $100 or $20 off
orders under $100.
All-Church Camping Weekend
Mark your calendar for August 14 through August 17 for a great time of
fellowship, food and fun.
Starting Thursday evening with a potluck dinner at
6:00pm, Dale and Louise Buehrly will host the camp out at their home on
Greenland Road. Come and stay for the entire time - stay for a night -
come and go as you need to - come for the potlucks - come for the
bonfires - come just to chat in a lovely yard by a pond! Bring your own
lawn chair, food for snacks and potlucks and your own camping gear.
If you have any questions, please call Dale or Louise
at 872-2748.
Gospel Music at its finest!
The Calvarymen Quartet will be here in concert on Sunday, August 24 at
9:30am. Invite your family, friends and neighbors to this great time of
Gospel music! Visit their website for more information:
http://www.calvarymen.com/
In Concert
Friday, July 25
8:00pm
Cass City Recreational Park
Freewill Offering
In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Novesta
Church of Christ.
Sponsored by the Cass City Laymen’s Club and area churches.
Bring your lawn chairs!!
2nd Annual Gospel Jubilee
Saturday, July 26
11:00am - ?
Evergreen Park - 4731 N. Van Dyke
Featuring:
Not Ashamed...Joyful Sounds
Jeff & Margaret Owens ...Jerry Garcia
Sanders Family ... David Price III
(If you are interested in singing, playing an instrument contact Victoria Urban 810-404-5586 for more information.
Call 989-872-6600 for camping info.
No charge - Donations accepted.
Mid-West Floods Bucket List
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"The Bucket List !" Now that we have your attention: The Midwest Mission Distribution Center has provided hundreds of flood buckets and health kits to communities experiencing flooding. The MMDC needs more supplies for the flood buckets for this disaster and future ones. Flood Buckets - Suggested Shipping Donation $5.005 gal. bucket with re-sealable lid |
Following is an email invitation from Cole & Melvin UM Churches written by Rev. Debi Brown
Dear friends,
I am sending this on in hopes that you or your church(es) may be interested in helping the Midwest Missions Distribution Center at this critical time in our Country. If there is anything you can do to help, I would encourage you to do so. Bob McCormick is one of my Cole UMC members and faithful servants of Christ through Missions. If you scroll down far enough you will see the bucket list of items needed. If you would like to gather your family and friends to put together one, or more, of these buckets or encourage your own church(es) to do so, I would greatly appreciate it. Feel free to give me a call if you need more information. We would like to have these gathered together by Thursday, July 17th, if possible. The McCormick's and myself will be delivering them to the Distribution Center ourselves so, if you can get them to either of us by that date, it would be greatly appreciated. Bob and Lisa McCormick's phone number is: 810-387-3744 and mine is: 810-376-4518. Please feel free to call if you have any questions. Carol Kunna from my Melvin Church has a sister who lives in Iowa so we know personally how severe this situation is and would greatly appreciate your help. May God bless you in it. If you cannot help in donating anything at this time please be in prayer for those in need and for those who will provide help in the name of Jesus Christ. Thanks so very much. Pastor Debi Brown (Cole & Melvin UMC) P.S. I have received some calls regarding where to locate 5 gallon buckets with lids. One suggestion has been to possibly get them from bakeries (oftentimes they get frosting in this size buckets), grocery stores or possibly Lowes or Home Depot (for a cost). They need to be clean buckets that are new OR had been used for edible items. If you receive any excess items that do not fit in the buckets please feel free to pass them on also since we can use them to complete other buckets. Thanks again and may God bless you dearly. It is amazing and fun to see what gets done in the name of Jesus, isn't it? God's blessings to you this day.
Caring and Sharing...
Deaths...
...We extend our sympathy to John and Laura Merchant, Jesse, Claire,
Joan M. Merchant, John and Barbie Tilt and Alexandria, their family and
friends on the passing into life eternal by John’s great aunt, Irma
Kennedy Jacobs.
...Sympathies to John and Melody Frankowski, Nataliah, Ashley and Justin
Grice, Alivia, other members of the Essenmacker family and friends on
the pass of Blaine and Linda Sosnski.
...Our Condolences to the family and friends of Jim Fritz who passed
away recently. A memorial service will be held for Jim, here in our
sanctuary on Monday, July 7 at 11:00am.
...Our Sympathies to Dr. Bob and Marilyn Green, their family and friends
on the passing of Bob's cousin, Faron Alexander, who passed away in a
motorcycle accident on June 22.
In Your Prayers... Rick Dillon (spinal surgery);
Rev. Paul & Rev. Linda; Janet Francis; Brian M. (Ann Arbor); Tom &
Elaine P.; Denise J. (Leukemia); Maurice J; Mary H; Thelma G; Bea Baker;
Rev. Bob & Charlene Garrett; Winifred Lamb (Betsy Dillon’s mom); Betty
Scofield (Bea Baker’s sister at Crow’s Nest); Marilyn M; Barney & Ruth
H; Lucille C; Dale & Mary D; Esther Guinther (triple bypass); Maxine
Profit; Elizabeth Stine (6700 Westside, Bay City 48706); Laura B., Betty
W., Marie Langley (Bea Baker’s sister - heart surgery).
Tendercare, 4782 Hospital Dr., C.C.: Helen J.; Florence E, Audrey
Katzenberger,
Northwood Meadows, 6086 Beechwood, C.C.: John M., Bob K., Fritz P., Marv
H.
Rendon AFC, 1341 S. Colling Rd., Caro 48723, Stanley Kirn.
Kings’ Daughters, 2410 Rodd St., Midland, MI 48640: Dorothea Quick;
Tuscola Medical Care Facility, 1285 Cleaver Rd., Caro 48723: Ruth
Freeman; Carolyn Chapman (Jamie Withey’s mother)
Service People: Mike Furness; Marc Inbody (Germany); Jason Jezewski
(Montana; Josh Sherman (Ohio); Major Andy Hoffman (Amy Hoffman’s brother
- Kuwait); Ben Wheeler (Iraq -Lori Inbody’s god-son).
Thank You for your help!
--Newsletter Helpers: Gil Schwaderer, proofreading; Judy Profit,
Kathy Tuckey, Doris Jones, and Viola Walker.
--Trimming Bushes: Jon and Char Fahrner
--Thank you to all those who work so hard to keep our church looking
presentable!
--Thank you to our Choir for their time and dedication to rehearsals and
for the lovely and inspiring music. Enjoy your summer off!
June Thomas: Canterbury on the Lake, Apt. 312, 5601 Hatchery Rd.,
Waterford, MI 48329
Thanks be to God!
Worship Assistants for July
Greeters
July 6 Roy & Kathy Tuckey
13 Jim & Julie Veneziano
20 Bill & Shirley
Zinnecker
27 Jack & Lois
Gallagher
Readers / Children’s Message
July 6 Linda Derfiny / Rev. Paul
13 Whitney Kirn /
Rev. Paul
20 Jim Veneziano /
Rev. Paul
27 Whitney Kirn /
Rev. Paul
Greeting & Praise
(invite a couple of others to help you up front)
July 6 Morris Powell
13
Laura Hill
20 Rev.
Paul
27 Barb
Kirn
Sound / Projection
July 6 Steve Fobear / Morgan Erla
13
Steve Fobear / Morgan Erla
20 Gary Jones / Jim
Veneziano
27 Gary Jones / Jim
Veneziano
Ushers: Captain: Doris Jones
July 6 not available
at printing
13
20
27
Communion Steward: Dora Fobear
All communions will be served by Intinction (Chalice and Loaf). To preserve the integrity of worship and protect the health of our congregation, the pastor and whomever else serves bread will wear food service gloves. They will tear off a generous piece of bread, dip it into the juice, and place it in your cupped hands.
Acolyte
July 6 Bobby Sue Steely
13 Mandy Czekai
20 Lucas Baker
27 Mason Erla
Altar Guild
July 6 Bob & Barbara
Tuckey
13 Jay & Shirley Wisenbach
20 Caren Clara
27 Gil & Connie
Schwaderer
Flowers (Please use real flowers and plants.)
July 6
13
20 Helen
Jezewski
27 Dolly
Misch / UMW
Lock Up
July 6 Ted Furness
13 Gary Wichert
20 Ron Kittle
27 Craig Retherford