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The second Tuesday afternoon of each month
the pastor makes home communion calls. If you are unable to come
to church for communion, please call 872-3422 to have a time set
up for you.
The fourth Tuesday
afternoon of each month the pastor will make in home
visitations. Call Pastor Paul or the office to be
scheduled. Daylight
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Conf
Annual Church Conference
Everyone is invited to Worship. It will be a first time to
hold our Annual Church Conference during the Sunday morning
worship time! The 11:00am Worship Service will be a unique
blend of celebration, worship, remembering and reports.
Our new District
Superintendent, Rev. Joanne Bartelt will preside at our Annual
Charge Conference and Service of Celebration. The
Staff-Parish Relations Committee will meet with Rev. Bartelt at
10:15am. Everyone is welcome to hear and see the reports
presented; however only church members have a vote.
Communion will not be served as previously planned.
SAINTS
The first Sunday of November is always All Saints’ Day. The
year, during the worship service of celebration and Annual
Charge Conference, we will remember the following from our
congregation who have entered life eternal:
Betty Wareham
Ray Arnold
Robert Smith
Family members and friends will be invited to stand as
a candle is lighted in remembrance.
Service of Remembrance
There will be the annual Service of Remembrance
at the Kranz Funeral Home at 3:00pm. Everyone is welcome to
attend this service.
GARCIA
The JLG Ministries presents, Jerry Garcia,
in concert in our sanctuary on Sunday,
November 1 at 5pm.
Everyone is invited – bring your family and friends! There will
be a free will offering. (I have talked with him on
the phone. What an inspiring voice. You can hear a sample of his
music by going to his website
www.jlgministries.net - select
Store - select Music - select a song or two to preview!
Linda)
Jerry was born and raised in Adrian,
Michigan. He has been in ministry since he sang his first song
in church as a very young boy. Since then God has led him to
sing in churches of almost every denomination. Jerry boldly and
sincerely proclaims, nation-wide the “good news” that “In Jesus
there is a new life, an abundant life and the assurance of
eternal life!”
There is much to learn about Jerry. Visit his
website at www.jlgministries.net to find out lots of things
about him. Many of you have received a link in his newsletter to
his family site to see how God has blessed several little ones
being cared for by the Jerry and his wife.
www.thehouseofgarcia.blogspot.com
A Potluck will follow at
6:00pm. Bring your item(s) with you - plugs for crock pots are
available as well as oven or refrigerator space. From his
website we know he likes his mom’s tacos and Chinese food,
cheesecake, chocolate melting cake, Mackinaw Island Fudge ice
cream and his favorite restaurants are Cracker Barrel and Olive
Garden! This might help with an idea of what to bring to the
potluck!!
What Is the United Methodist Stance
on Homosexuality?
Occasionally, persons ask me where our denomination stands on
homosexuality, especially the ordination of homosexuals.
Personally, I am not interested in knowing what a person’s
sexual preference may be. Even if someone came to me and brashly
said, “I’m a heterosexual,” I might find it a bit disconcerting.
In my own opinion, Jesus loves all of us just the same, and all
persons are challenged by the problem of sin, whether or not
they’re gay or straight. And as far as ordination of gays is
concerned, over the past years, most churches have had a much
greater problem with unfaithful heterosexuals than it has had
with homosexuals.
As I see it, despising and shunning someone
for their sexual preference is probably a much greater sin than
any particular sexual preference! But, probably one of the best
mottos in anyone’s life (gay or straight) is “faithfulness in
marriage, and celibate in singleness!” If everyone could just
follow that simple rule it would make life a whole lot easier:
marriages, families and homes across the world would be a lot
more stable; and the frequency of HIV/AIDS and other nasty
diseases would be greatly reduced.
The following are the statements on
homosexuality (and related issues) from The 2008 Discipline of
The United Methodist Church in the section known as The Social
Principles (copies available in the church narthex), Paragraph
304, and Paragraph 2702.
– PGD
Human Sexuality
We affirm that sexuality is God’s good gift to
all persons. We call everyone to responsible stewardship of this
sacred gift.
Although all persons are sexual beings whether or not
they are married, sexual relations are affirmed only with the
covenant of monogamous, heterosexual marriage.
We deplore all forms of the commercialization, abuse, and
exploitation of sex. We call for strict global enforcement of
laws prohibiting the sexual exploitation of children and for
adequate protection, guidance, and counseling for abused
children. All persons, regardless of age, gender, marital
status, or sexual orientation, are entitled to have their human
and civil rights ensured and to be protected against violence.
The Church should support the family in providing
age-appropriate education regarding sexuality to children,
youth, and adults.
We affirm that all persons are individuals of
sacred worth, created in the image of God. All persons need the
ministry of the Church in their struggles for human fulfillment,
as well as the spiritual and emotional care of a fellowship that
enables reconciling relationships with God, with others, and
with self. The United Methodist Church does not condone the
practice of homosexuality and consider this practice
incompatible with Christian teaching. We affirm that God’s grace
is available to all. We will seek to live together in Christian
community, welcoming, forgiving, and loving one another, as
Christ has loved and accepted us. We implore families and
churches not to reject or condemn lesbian and gay members and
friends. We commit ourselves to be in ministry for and with all
persons.
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Ordination of Homosexuals
While persons set apart by the Church for
ordained ministry are subject to all the frailties of the human
condition and the pressures of society, they are required to
maintain the highest standards of holy living in the world. The
practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian
teaching. Therefore self-avowed practicing homosexuals are not
to be certified as candidates, ordained as ministers, or
appointed to serve in The United Methodist Church.
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Same Sex Marriages
A bishop, clergy member of an annual
conference, local pastor, clergy on honorable or administrative
location, or diaconal minister may be tried when charged with
one or more of the following offenses: (a) immorality including
but not limited to, not being celibate in singleness or not
faithful in a heterosexual marriage; (b) practices declared by
The United Methodist Church to be incompatible with Christian
teachings, including but not limited to: being a self-avowed
practicing homosexual; or conducting ceremonies which celebrate
homosexual unions; or performing same-sex wedding ceremonies.
GROUP
Dorcas
Group Happenings
Dorcas
The big turkey dinner is history! A very BIG thank you to
everyone who helped in any way! This task couldn’t even be done
without all the great volunteers!
Meal
Stats: October : Turkey
Total
Meals Served: 353
(Guests: 167; Take-outs: 150; Helpers: 36)
Deposit: $2,252.25
November 11 Menu:
Escalloped Potatoes and Meatloaf
UMW United
Methodist Women
November 2 the UMW will have a noon luncheon. Group 1 (Connie
Schwaderer and Shirley Wisenbach as co-hostesses) will prepare
and serve the meal.
Bring your World Thank Offering Boxes in and pick
up new ones for the coming year.
Goodie Boxes will be packed. There are about 20 boxes
to fill this year. You will find a box (marked “Goodie Box”) in
the north hall closet for your donations to this project. Lots
of items are needed - mostly individually packaged or wrapped
hot or cold beverage mixes, soups, puddings, candy, microwave
popcorn, pop tarts, gum, cookies and etc. If you enjoy snacking
on it, the students are likely to have a use for it!! The boxes
usually arrive just as the college students are studying for
exams so they appreciate the extra energy and support from their
home church!
bazaar
15th Annual Bazaar and Lunch
Saturday, November 7
8:00am to 3:00pm
Lunch served from 11:00am to
2:00pm
It seems like just yesterday
we were busily getting things ready for the 2008 bazaar! We are
about to start it all over again in just a few short days!!
Take the time to invite your family and friends
to join you here for a nice warm lunch and then take lots of
time to look over all the items displayed. It would be a great
time to pick up a couple of personal and unique Christmas gifts
for someone special or a special treat for yourself!
Notes:
* Please have the price marked on each of your donations. You
are the best judge of costs involved.
*Straw Draw items need to be into the box in the hall closet
marked “Straw Draw” as soon as possible. It takes a lot of time
to get each item ready from this point. It cannot be done the
day of the bazaar.
*Please have your baked goods priced. Need lots of items!!
*Cookies - Cookies - Cookies
*Need good, gently used items for Attic Treasures.
ladies
Ladies' Christmas Dinner
 Mark
your calendar for the Ladies’ Christmas Dinner on Monday,
December 7 at 6:00pm. This is always a very special night! Be
watching the bulletin when tickets are ready to be sold so you
won’t miss out!
SISTER
Secret Sisters’ Brunch
The
first Saturday in December at 10am, the Secret Sisters’ Brunch
will be held. Make sure you have your gift ready to reveal who
you are. Names will be drawn for next year. If you want more
information, contact Connie Schwaderer.
If the only prayer
you say in your life is “Thank you,” that would be enough.
LUNCH
Mark your calendar for two Saturdays in
November for the Free Lunch! 11am to 2pm
Saturday, November 14
Saturday, November 21
Everyone is welcome to come for good food and spend some time in
fellowship!!
Community
Service
Sunday, November 22
First Presbyterian Church at 7:00pm.
You are invited to worship with our friends
from St. Pancratius Catholic Church, First and Fraser
Presbyterian Churches on the Sunday evening before Thanksgiving.
The worship service will be held at the First Presbyterian
Church at 7:00pm. It is likely our choir will present an anthem.
This would be a good time to meet Sister Maria Dina now serving
the St. Pancratius parish.
VETS
Armistice Day Becomes Veterans Day
World War I officially ended on June 28, 1919, with the signing
of the Treaty of Versailles. The actual fighting between the
Allies and Germany, however, had ended seven months earlier with
the armistice, which went into effect on the eleventh hour of
the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918. Armistice Day,
as November 11 became known, officially became a holiday in the
United States in 1926, and a national holiday 12 years later. On
June 1, 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day to honor all
U.S. veterans.
In 1968, new legislation changed the national commemoration of
Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. It soon became
apparent, however, that November 11 was a date of historic
significance to many Americans. Therefore, in 1978 Congress
returned the observance to its traditional date.
Official, national ceremonies for Veterans Day center
around the Tomb of the Unknowns. To honor these men, symbolic of
all Americans who gave their lives in all wars, an Army honor
guard, the 3d U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard), keeps day and night
vigil.
At 11 a.m. on November 11, a combined color guard
representing all military services executes "Present Arms" at
the tomb. The nation's tribute to its war dead is symbolized by
the laying of a presidential wreath and the playing of "Taps."
The Christian’s Personal Goal
We are compelled to live in a Christ-like manner
with those who do not believe, just as Paul and the early
missionaries lived among people whose customs and beliefs were
very different from their own. Respectful of differences, we
strive, not to make others just like us, but to make ourselves
like Christ.
Melissa A. Hall in These Days
DINNER
Newsletter Newsletter, 10-2000
The Community Thanksgiving Dinner will again be held in our
dining room on Thanksgiving Day. There is one serving - at noon!
If you are facing a lonely holiday,
make plans to attend this meal! Come, meet others in our
community who find themselves without family coming for the
holiday. Soon, you will be caught up in the spirit of
Thanksgiving by the warm smell of roasted turkey, dressing and
pie. This is a full Thanksgiving dinner provided free to the
lonely and those needing a warm meal.
This event is a coming together of various
churches and organizations in Cass City - much like the pilgrims
in the new America did hundreds of years ago!
The family style dinner is served at noon but take-outs will be
available following the meal. Watch the Cass City Chronicle for
the phone number to call to sign up for your take-out dinner if
you are unable to attend in person.
If you would like to help with this dinner,
please contact Rich Little (810-414-6314) or Scott Mills
(872-5114). They would love your participation!!
CORN
Heritage Corn Maze Adventure
Fifteen gathered for a trip to the Heritage UMC’s Corn Maze on
October 10. They had a delightful time in the maze and enjoyed
the refreshments. Thank you to the parents who accompanied the
group. We also thank Jane Mitchell for making the arrangements.
Gagetown
Gagetown United
Methodist Church
Beef and Pork Dinner
Saturday, November 7
4:00 - 7:00pm
Adults: $8.50; Children 10 and under: $4.50
Shabbona
Shabbona United
Methodist Church
Turkey Dinner
Saturday, November 7
4:00 - 7:30pm
Free Will Offering for Camping
Stats
Advent
Advent Offering
The First Sunday of Advent has become our
traditional day to support our Christmas Families Project.
Especially with times such as these, we need to be good stewards
by knowing what funds we have available to help “Our Families”.
We will be soon announcing more
details about this project.
You will find an Advent Offering
envelope in your newsletter. Please, prayerfully consider what
help you can give to help make a meaningful Christmas to “Our
Families”.
Please drop the envelope in the
offering plate any Sunday, drop it by the office or put it in
the mail to Box 125, Cass City.
TREE
Christmas Families’ Tree
The Christmas Families project continues with a “Giving Tree.”
Members of the families are asked to list one or two “special”
gifts they would like. We try to see that they get at least one
of them. There are also tags for other items especially needed
which need to be new.
Make a selection from tags hanging from the tree
in the narthex. Each tag will have a gift suggestion on it. Take
a tag or two, purchase the item, wrap the item. BE SURE TO
FASTEN THE TAG TO THE GIFT. This is the only way for the right
child or person to receive the correct gift!
If you have any questions, please feel free
to contact Pam Powell. Be watching for other needs that can be
filled with good, gently used items.
GREENS
“Hanging of the Greens”
Sunday, November 29 at 3:30pm in the afternoon, you and your
family are encouraged to come to the church to help decorate for
the holiday season.
There are many events scheduled in the fellowship hall
and sanctuary from the end of November to the end of December.
The decorations are as much a part of the programs as the
Christmas message they convey.
From worship to
Secret Sisters’ to
the Ladies’ Christmas Dinner to
Dorcas to Tom Thumb to
the Free Lunch to
the Children’s Christmas Program to
Christmas Eve Worship,
our church family and those visiting from the community will
feel welcomed.
Barb Kirn has volunteered to organize the
decorating. Individual areas will have their decorations.
Decorators are welcome to use their own creativity, or help
others develop their vision!
With lots of helpers and ideas, the time goes quickly! When all
are finished, the group will share in a potluck. What a great
time! Bring your favorite snack foods to share. There are lots
of plugs for keeping crock pots warm and frig and freezer space
for other treats.
Caring
Caring and Sharing
Deaths...
We send our condolences to Sue and Dale Sorenson, their
family and friends on the passing of Sue’s younger sister,
Jackie Dale of Warren.
Our Sympathy to Dora and Steve Fobear and Jonathan,
their family and friends on the passing of Dora’s sister,
Delores.
Our Condolences to Dorothea Quick, Bob and Barbara
Wood, their family and friends on the passing of Dorothea’s
sister and Bob’s aunt, Jean Reid.
In Your Prayers... Rev. Paul & Rev. Linda;
Esther Guinther (carotid artery surgery); Jay Wisenbach, Donna
Auten; Elaine Proctor; Dorothy Knight; Denise Jones (Leukemia);
Maurice Joos; Mary Hutchinson; Rev. Bob & Charlene Garrett;
Marilyn Morgan; Barney & Ruth Hoffman; Laura Bryant; Lucille
Copeland; Dale & Mary Damm; Esther Guinther; Maxine Profit.
Tendercare, 4782 Hospital Dr.,
C.C.: Florence Eimers, Don Buehrly, Thelma Graham, Bea Baker,
Harland Lounsbury.
Northwood Meadows, 6086 Beechwood,
C.C.: John Marshall, Fritz Pomeroy, Marv Hobart, Tom Proctor.
Kings’ Daughters, 2410 Rodd St.,
Midland, MI 48640: Dorothea Quick.
Tuscola Medical Care Facility,
1285 Cleaver Rd., Caro 48723: Ruth Freeman, Carolyn Chapman,
Clara Seeley.
Caretell Inn, Rm 607, 6700
Westside Saginaw Rd., Bay City, MI 48706: Elizabeth Stine.
TimberLine Lodge, 3771 Colwood,
Caro: Betty Scofield.
Service People: Matt Inbody (Afghanistan); Mike
Furness (GA); Marc Inbody (SC); Josh Sherman (CA), Kendra
Parsons (TX); Tim Karr (WA); Steve McCormick, Greg Klais,
(Iraq); Matt Essenmacher; and their units.
From the Mail Box:
From Raechel Inbody: I am
the daughter of Marc Inbody. I am a student attending the
University of Tennessee at Martin. I just wanted to send you an
email with thanks for your monthly newsletter. Its been a long
time since I’ve been back to Michigan and when I read it it
makes me happy. I also have a prayer request for myself. My
classes are getting more challenging so please keep me in your
thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much for sending me this
newsletter. It’s a piece of mail I look forward to every month.
Keep up the good work.
From J.E. Smith: Thank you for
your kindness and sympathy during this difficult time. Thank so
much for the luncheon you prepared for my son, Bob. God bless
you!
From Dale Buehrly: I want to thank
Rev. Paul for his visits. Also thank you to everyone for their
visits, calls, cards, goodies, and prayers while I was in the
hospital.
Thank you to October Helpers:
Newsletter: Gil Schwaderer (proofing); Judy Profit, Janis
Seeley, Melody Frankowski and Norma Dawson for folding.
Bazaar Flyers: folding and addressing: Janis Seeley.
A BIG thank you to everyone who helped make the Dorcas Turkey
Dinner a big success.
Thank you to those who are dedicated to preparing and serving
the Free Lunch.
POINSETTIA
Poinsettia
Sale
We are offering you the opportunity to purchase poinsettias to
help decorate our chancel area. We will be getting our flowers
through the Cass City Lions Club annual sale. Please fill out
the form and return it to the church by December 1st. Flowers
will arrive on December 12, in time for the Tom Thumb Christmas
Concert. You will be able to take your plants home following the
Christmas Eve Service. If you would like to order extra plants
to decorate your home or give as gifts, please contact a Lions
Club Member for their order form which has another, earlier,
order date for those wanting the poinsettias before
Thanksgiving.
Colors Available: White - Red
Plants: One Poinsettia Plant - 4 ½ inch pot - $ 9.00
One Poinsettia Plant - 6 ½ inch pot - $12.00
Two Poinsettia Plants - 7 ½ inch pot - $16.00
Three Poinsettia Plants - 8 ½ inch pot - $18.00
Four Poinsettia Plants - 10 inch pot - RED ONLY - $25.00
NAME: _______________________
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Please list your dedication below:
In Loving Memory of:
_____________________________________________
In Honor of:
____________________________________________________
Presented by: __________________________________________________
Assistants
November Worship Assistants
Greeters
November 1 Chuck and Michelle Erla
8 Jack and Pam Burns
15 Lori Inbody
22 Margaret Czekai and family
29 Dan and Janelle Dickinson
Readers // Children’s Messages
November 1 Rev. Paul
8 Barb Kirn
15 Gil Schwaderer // Rev. Paul
22 Lori Inbody
29 Betsy Dillon
Sound/Projection
November 1 Jim Veneziano
8 Jim Veneziano
15 Austin Baker
22 Austin Baker
29 Jacob Kittle
Ushers: Captain: Bea Baker
November (Bea is unable to call for ushers this
month - if you could fill in for November, please call the
church office at 872-3422.)
Communion Steward: No communion in
November.
Acolyte
November 1 Lucas Baker
8 Ashtyn Weiler
15 Mason Erla
22 Macy Dickinson
29 Jordan Kittle
 Altar
Guild
November 1 Roy &
Shirley Wagg
8 Bob & Barbara Tuckey
15 Bob & Barbara Stickle
22 John & Melody Frankowski
29 Caren Clara
Flowers
November 1 Roy & Kathy
Tuckey
8 Rick & Betsy Dillon
15 Jack & Lois Gallagher
22 Steve & Dora Fobear
29 Jay & Shirley Wisenbach
Lock Up
November 1 Ted Furness
8 Gary Wichert
15 Ron Kittle
22 Mick Kirn
29 Rod Sherman |
