June 2016 Newsletter
1200 Atlantic St. Milford, MI 48381
(248) 684-2798 FAX (248) 684-9585
Office Email: [email protected]
Link to MUMC website-http://www.milfordumc.net/
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
Pastor’s Column:
Doug’s Discoveries
I’ve Discovered that on any given day, some people
near us are feeling overwhelmed, AND that you don’t
have to go through your entire life feeling that way.
Often in my life I have felt like the circus performer who is spinning plates on the sticks. He runs from stick to stick, catching
each plate, just before it falls off the stick. He spins it again and
runs on to the next near tragedy, and it’s amazing how many
plates he can keep spinning, but when he spins too many, he
can’t keep up the pace for long.
If you feel like you can’t keep up with every dimension of your life,
welcome to the human race, but it doesn’t have to be a life-long
rat-race. This summer in worship we want to remind you of a way
to cope. It’s called, “The Rhythm of Life.” Specifically, we will address 4 aspects of life that are all important: Work, Rest, Worship,
and Play. If one of them takes over your whole life, you are likely
to burn out. God wants a better life for you.
Upcoming Events
Graduation
and
Choir Concert
Sunday, June 5th, 9:30 Service
VBS Work Bee (pg.4)
Tuesday, June 21 10 - Noon
Witness Movie Night (pg.8)
Ice Cream Social
Saturday, June 11th-6 pm
Movie-”Inside Out”
Have you heard the old saw about, “How does a mouse eat an
elephant?” The answer is “One bite at a time.” In the same way,
UMW Salad Luncheon
overwhelming weeks can be broken into parts so that we focus on
(pg. 6 & 15)
one part at a time, and by God’s grace, we can begin to enjoy the Saturday, June 18th 11:30-2 pm
various parts in themselves, and see how each one enriches our
lives, and we can do more than
Father’s Day
cope; we can enjoy a more
ASP Commissioning
abundant life.
Sunday, June 19th
ASP Departure (pg. 13)
Saturday, June 25th
We plan to spend 2 Sundays on
each theme, starting June 19.
Don’t wait until another season
of your life. Let God inspire you
in all four of these aspects of
your life, starting THIS summer!
I love you all,
Pastor Doug McMunn
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Our Deacon - Rev. Sherry Foster
This month I want to brag about my friend and colleague in ministry here at Milford
UMC. The end of June brings the fifth anniversary of his tenure as our pastor and of
our ministry together as a team of pastor and deacon. Pastor Doug McMunn has
more energy than the Energizer Bunny (if that’s even possible!) He has integrated
himself into the Milford community and made it his home with his infectious smile
and sincere personality. You know once you meet him that he loves God and loves
serving others. He participates in the Tuesday morning men’s Bible study at Lynch’s, attends community events, and revived the Milford Clergy group that meets once a month for lunch. You may
have seen him running on the trails or walking around town with his beautiful wife, Marianne. He
makes countless visits to parishioners in hospitals and at home, at all hours of the day and sometimes night. He is also enjoying being a first-time grandpa to his granddaughter, Kendall.
I have really enjoyed partnering in ministry with Doug. He had not worked with a deacon before, but
he made a concerted effort to read and educate himself about the order of deacons and how the
deacon and pastor ministries can complement each other and create a vital ministry together. We
also have many conversations about our ministry together. We each bring different perspectives to
our collaborative ministry. He encourages, challenges, and inspires me to embrace the Holy Spirit
within me and let it lead me to work, share God’s love, and serve others. We also share a commitment to serving in the conference and district of the UMC through lay servant training and the Michigan Area Camping program as well as other committees.
We are really looking forward to starting the Vital Church Initiative (VCI) this fall and leading our
church family toward vital and vibrant ministry in the future.
Most of you probably know that Doug has taken on the presidency of the Rotary Club of Huron
Valley for the coming year. I would ask that we all keep him in our prayers as he serves our
community and the international organization of Rotary in this important capacity, as well as being
an active pastor of our church. I am proud of him and proud to partner with him in the ministry of
Milford UMC; and most importantly, I am proud to call him friend and pastor.
So, “Hats off to you, Doug!” I can’t wait to see what God calls us to do next in the ministry of Milford
UMC!
Attention Parents, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles
“Grand Camp” at Camp Kinawind starts on Thursday, July 7, and ends on Saturday, July 9. A
“grandparent” and a “grandchild” can enjoy quality time together in this beautiful northern Michigan
setting. The dean is my friend, Rev. Mike Seymour. He will be there with his grandson, age 7.
Please let me know if you'd like to learn more. - Pastor Doug
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The United Methodist Camping season is fast approaching!
First, I would like to once again encourage everyone to register for a camping experience this summer. There really is something for everyone!
There are also some opportunities for paid employment and volunteer work this summer.
There is a need for the following at Wesley Woods:
- Summer Food Service Director/Head Cook –have had NO responses to date.
-There is an open position for (1) summer maintenance person
-There is an open position for (1) summer web tech – to do web postings and weekly camp video.
This is a list of Camp Dean needs for the summer. Camp Deans are those who put the program
together and coordinate the program and volunteer staff for the week. They are what we may
consider the “Captain of the ship” for the week.
These camps need deans:
Christians in Action CIA Middle school grades 7-9
Date; July 10-16
Wesley Woods: ACT 789 – full week elementary with two concurrent mini camps.
Grades 1-6 July 31-August 6
Wesley Woods: #whatsnext – 3-night young adult camp
ages 18-30 - August 14-17
Lake Michigan: Elementary FIT Faith Challenge – full week
grades 3-7 – June 26-July 2
This posting comes from George Ayoub, Executive Director.
Please prayerfully consider these needs and please contact me A.S.A.P.
Note: A.S.A.P.- means as soon as possible… but it also means: Always Say A Prayer!
Sooo, yes, please pray… for our ministry, and for the thousands of campers who will have the opportunity to hear the Gospel of Christ and experience God’s love this summer at one of the
camps. Please also pray for the hundreds of people who have dedicated time this summer to be
used as God’s instruments at camp!
Blessings,
Rev. George H. Ayoub
Interim Executive Director of Camping Ministries
e: [email protected]
p: (616) 459-4503 x 1229 fax: (616) 459-0191
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Send Your Kids On A Sandy Expedition! At “Surf Shack” VBS –
July 25-29, 2016 – kids will embark on the hottest adventure of the
summer! Surf Shack VBS is filled with incredible Bible-learning
experiences that kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency-fun
Gizmos and experiments, fun keepsake crafts, team-building games,
cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout
activities that help faith flow into real life. (Since everything is handson, kids might get a little messy). Plus, we’ll help kids discover how
to see evidence of God in everyday life – something we call God
sightings. Get ready to hear that phrase a lot! Your kids will also
participate in a hands-on mission project through a program called
Operation Kid-to-Kid, that will let the kids in our community show God’s mighty love to kids in Haiti!
What: “Surf Shack: Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love”, Vacation Bible School
When: July 25-29, 2016 9:00-noon
Who: Preschool children (ages 4 & 5), elementary children (K-5th grade), youth & adult
leaders!
Registration: Begins Sunday June 5th (forms available on our website www.milfordumc.net)
Questions? Call Karen at 248-684-2798 or leave a message with the Church Office.
VBS Work Bee is scheduled for June 21 from 10:00am until noon or until projects are
completed. Please let Karen Smith know if possible that you are planning to come so supplies can be made ready. Childcare can be provided for younger children. There are a
number of different jobs that need to be done and we welcome your help – thank you!
Visit the Church Beach! What? In the church? YES! Our Fellowship Hall
will have a large beach display where you will find lots of friendly sunshines–
these are items we need to help our VBS run smoothly and keep costs down.
Simply remove a tag or two of your choice, purchase/donate the items and
put them in the Education Office WITH THE SUNSHINE TAG. If you need
the item returned to you please mark that clearly as well. Donations will be due at the church no later than JULY 17th. Thank you so much – your past generosity with this has really helped make VBS
a wonderful success!
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June Operation Christmas Child - This month we are collecting toothbrushes, tooth paste, and water bottles. You can put them in the marked
collection basket in the fellowship hall. Thank you in advance for participating in this project.
THANK YOU! I would like to recognize the following people for their generous gift of time and talents to help us in our spiritual growth this past year
(and hopefully future years too!) They selflessly taught our Sunday School
classes as teachers and subs and also led our youth group. They are Nikki
Gurke, Melissa Vickery, Stacy Atkeson, Tracy Bruletti, Nancy Ebert, Gregg
Smith, Kelsey Shufflebarger, Dawn Brudi, Wayne & Pat Loder, Carolyn
Graves, Pastor Doug, Deacon Sherry, and our Education Committee members who facilitate our
children’s programming Christina Rockwell, Barb Harris, Maureen Bonhard, Regina Olari, Cathy
Dykstra and our fearless Youth leaders Cory & Julie Lupinacci. YOU ARE APPRECIATED!
Thank you for another great season of learning.
Say Cheese? We often take pictures during our children’s activities and we
would like permission from the parents to post some of these on our church
website and Facebook page so others can see the fun things we’re doing!
*We will not publish names, just photos. Karen Smith will be coming to parents with a permission form for this purpose to make sure we have your approval to do this. Thank you!
“Safe Sanctuaries”: Our church has a “Policy for the Protection of Youth
and Vulnerable Adults” which helps us ensure that we are entrusting our
loved ones into the care of those who have been cleared to work with them
safely. This policy protects our children AND our volunteers and is in compliance with our church’s insurance policy guidelines. A recently updated copy
is available in the church office. These background checks need to be repeated periodically so Karen Smith may be coming to you to renew your clearance. We want everyone to have a positive, uplifting experience in our church as we teach and learn about God’s great
love for us – and this policy is a necessary part of that, providing peace of mind for everyone. Thank
you for your cooperation and support!
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United Methodist Women
June 1-1:30 pm Executive Board Meeting/Parlor
June 2-9:00 am Morning Glories Circle/Meeting Place: Leo’s Coney Island
June 8-1:30 pm ”Flower Power” in the Parlor
June 18-11:30-2:00 pm Garden Salad Luncheon/Fellowship Hall (Set-up on June 17th)
June 19-Father’s Day
Calling all salad makers and helpers! The United Methodist Women will be hosting a
Garden Salad Luncheon on Saturday, June 18th from 11:30-2 pm in the Fellowship
Hall. We are in need of salads of all kinds to be provided for a successful and
delicious turn-out. Please contact Carol Shaver, Sally Schiemann or sign up after
Sunday service in the fellowship hall.
Zoo Camp - June 13-17
Learn about animals we see at the Zoo- their natural habitat, characteristics and
habits.
Crazy Carnival Camp – June 20-24
Carnival inspired games and crafts. There will be daily contests & games where
children can participate & win tickets. To add am element of math, they may
exchange the tickets for prizes.
Safety Camp- July 11-15
Creative lessons to raise safety awareness. Children will learn about safe side
adults, “kinda knows” and “don’t knows,” home safety, bike safety & emergencies.
Wacky Water Camp – July 18-22
Dive into wacky water camp. Children will have opportunities for water fun,
science experiments, & exploration of ocean life. Swim suits required.
All camps are from 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
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Happy
06/01
06/14
06/14
06/14
06/16
06/16
06/18
06/19
06/20
06/20
06/22
06/23
06/26
06/30
Anniversary
Larry & Carol Shaver
Bruce & Maureen Bonhard
Roger & Judy Clemens
Frank & Carol Cronk
Norman & Gail Bourns
Gary & Linda Herwick
Bob & Sally Schiemann
Bill & Karen Antrim
Todd & Christina Rockwell
Richard & Elaine Skarritt
Ron & Jessica Harris
Leon & Mary Wenger
Scott & Vicki Smith
Bob & Margaret Leibler
6/01 Carla Gorton & Tyler Katchever; 6/2 Don Gepper
& Jeanine Smith; 6/3 Ann Godwin & Grace Thomann;
6/4 Kimberly Golden; 6/6 Elena Glinter & Katy Weeks;
6/7 Sue Shove; 6/8 Karin Dee; 6/9 Samuel Anderson,
Judy Jenks & George Rogers; 6/10 Joanne Bourns;
6/11 Evelyn Rose Whitlock; 6/12 Traci Blouin, Bill Lorenz, & Jeff Weeks; 6/13 Winnie Crawford & Luke Vickery; 6/14 Julia Cohea; 6/16 Doug Klingensmith, & Julie
Lupinacci; 6/18 Ian Fraser; 6/20 Melissa Vickery; 6/26
Laurie Ashline; 6/27 Lane Andrews; 6/28 Maureen Bonhard & Laura Moffat-Shoberg; 6/29 Marianne McMunn;
6/30 Frank Cronk & Peter Sturgeon.
IN OUR PRAYERS
New Prayers: Dorothy Sheffler, Loretta Hickox, Barb Sheridan, Suzette Rack
Continuing Prayers: Ella Bench, Arlene & Steve Booker, Julia
Cohea, Betty Dryer, Patty Harvey, Carol Hawkinson, Shauna James, Virginia Jeffers, Patty
Leibler, Richard Leibler, Julie Lupinacci, Mary Maten, Eddie McManus, Loni & Scott
McNeice, Allen Morris, Larry Moscal, Tom O’Brien, Mary Oldford, Elise Patarek, New
Sawtrol UMC (sister church, Liberia), Vacation Bible School, missionaries: Gablers, Tos, ASP Team.
Homebound, Rehabilitation Center & Nursing Care: Winnie Crawford, Elizabeth Gordinier, Barb Harrison,
Bill Lorenz, Eunice Michaels, Gary Scholes, and Kyoung Yim.
Members in College: Lane Andrews, Sarah Bonhard, Audrey Fisher, Christian James,
Katie Loder, Rachel McAuliffe, Luke Olari, Marshall Rittenger, Mike Rockwell, Brendan
Shove, Dana Shove, Shawn Shove, Ieasha Shufflebarger, Kayla Shufflebarger, Alexander Smith, Andrew Smith, Sarah Smith, Ben Weeks, and Evelyn Rose Whitlock. Other
church members in postsecondary education? Please notify the church office.
Those in the Military: Capt. Jamie Bowman, Matt Cowell, Sgt. Jennifer Ducote,
Sgt. First Class Michael Ducote, Staff Sgt. Sean Foster, Jeremy Francis, Col.
Chris Garver, ABF Elena Glinter/Navy, Kelly Harvey, Sgt Deacon Holton, Sgt.
Ryan Kidd, Lance Corp. Michael Leibler, 2nd Lt. Alaina Maten, ANG, Jonathan
Maten, Army, Gunnery Sgts. Connie & Gary Ollar, Airman Adam Rack, Jeremy
Rudd, Jacob Smucker, Chris Thomas, Staff Sgt. Charles VanAcker III, & Capt.
Bryan Vaught. Deployed: Col. Christopher Garver deployed to Kuwait; Major Matt
Graham in USAF Minot AFB, N.D.; Lt. Col. Eric Harris deployed to the UAE, Bahrain, & Saudi Arabia, Danny Scull deployed to Japan. Others deployed? Please
notify the church office. Thank you all for your service!!
**Newsletter Deadline**
The Deadline for the July newsletter is June 15th.
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God Inspired Turning Points-Serenity
By
Debbie Llewellyn
“God grant me the courage to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can,
and wisdom to know the difference.”
I joked with my co-workers that the words of this short, powerful prayer (penned by American
theologian Reinhold Niebuhr) would be rolling off my tongue non-stop during my daily commute
dodging a multitude of impatient drivers, while traversing hundreds of orange cones and 20+ traffic
lights, courtesy of Revive I-275.
As I thought about the words, I had a spiritual epiphany. Niebuhr’s prayer is the work of genius. It’s
a one-sentence, problem-solving antidote.
Let’s take my commute for an example:
The things I cannot change - the closure of I-275 for months. My daily commute has more than
doubled time-wise.
Courage to change the things I can – I
can find another route; I can leave my
house earlier.
Wisdom to know the difference - The
construction project is scheduled for a
fixed period of time (even though I may
whine like it’s going to be for an eternity)
and I can adjust.
Give it a try – use this simple technique
to diminish the impact of something that
is upsetting your “bliss.”
FAMILY MOVIE
NIGHT
and
ICE CREAM
SOCIAL
Saturday, June 11
6:00pm
Featuring: Disney’s Inside Out
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Congratulations Graduates
Name: David Bonhard
Graduating From: Milford High School
Special Honors/Accomplishments: David was named Valedictorian, a 4 year
KLAA Scholar Athlete, 4 year Varsity Soccer, 2 year Varsity Track, 2 time 1st team
All-Conference in Soccer, 1st team All-KLAA in Soccer, 1 time All-Conference in
Track, member of State Champion First Robotics HOT Team, a member of the National Honors Society, and has received the Regents Merit Scholarship to University
of Michigan.
Future Plans/Goals: He plans to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a
minor in business and work with robotic systems after college.
Other Information: David is the son of Bruce & Maureen Bonhard. Graduation
Open House for David Bonhard. To help us celebrate David's graduation from Milford High School and to allow us the opportunity to express our gratitude for all of
your love, prayers, and support, we invite our church family to an Open House on
June 25, 2016, from 2 pm - 10 pm (bonfire at dark) at 2190 South Hill Rd., Milford,
MI 48381.
Name: Sarah Bonhard
Graduating From: University of Michigan; Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering with a concentration in Energy and a minor in Sustainable Design.
Special Honors/Accomplishments: Sarah graduated Cum Laude
Outgoing Internal Vice President of the Society of Women in Engineering at UM
Future Plans/Goals: Working for Lockheed Martin in Forth Worth, TX
Other Information: Sarah is the daughter of Bruce and Maureen Bonhard.
Name: Alexandra Craig
Graduating From: Lakeland High School
Special Honors/Accomplishments: Alex is graduating #4 in her class.
She is a member of the National Honor Society, has a Career Internship with Student Activities Director, and was a Blood drive participant multiple times. Alex completed 9 Advanced Placement courses and participated on the Dive team during her
sophomore year.
Future Plans/Goals: Attend the Honors College of The Ohio State University
Major-English; Minor in History and Business Plan to study abroad in London for at
least a semester.
Other Information: Alexandra is the daughter of Mike and Diann Craig.
Name: Cole McKane
Graduating From: International Academy West with an International Baccalaureate
Diploma
Special Honors/Accomplishments: Cole is graduating Suma Cum Laude, is a
member of the French National Honor Society, and received the Junior Chemistry
Department Award. He has been on the Lakeland Boys Swim and Dive team for
three years, sang with the Lakeland Choir for two years and has been involved with
the International Culture Club and Civic Engagement Association.
Future Plans/Goals: Cole plans to attend Honors College at Ohio State University
to study plant pathology.
Other Information: Cole is the son of Matt and Kecia McKane. He is also a 2003
graduate of Friends Preschool & Kindergarten.
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Congratulations Graduates
Name: Katja Olari
Graduating From: Olari Homeschool Academy
Special Honors/Accomplishments: Katja has a Brown Belt in Shotokan
Karate and was a member of the Senior Dance Team for 4 years at Modern
Messages Dance Co. During the 2016 Cathy Roe Ultimate Dance Competition her
team consistently received Ultimate Elite and Superior ratings, where Katja received
a Superior rating for her solo as well. Katja received a Presidential scholarship from
Northern Michigan University for full tuition and has been accepted into the Honors
Program at NMU. She also has been accepted into the Freshman Fellowship
Program for Undergrad Research and to the NMU Dance Team.
Future Plans/Goals: Katja will be attending Northern Michigan University
pursuing a Nursing Degree with plans to specialize in Pediatric Oncology.
Other Information: Katja is the daughter of John & Regina Olari and granddaughter of Bob and Jan Olari.
Name: Jessica Rockwell
Graduating From: Walled Lake Central High School
Special Honors/Accomplishments: Jessica received the Class of 2016
Outstanding Business/Marketing Award for Walled Lake Central, participated in the
Michigan DECA State Competition. She is a Michigan High School Track and Field
Regional Champion for Discus Throw, Michigan High School Track and Field State
Qualifier for Discus Throw, and Voted “Most Likely to Set a World Record” by fellow
students.
Future Plans/Goals: Jessica will attend Grand Valley State University to study
Business/Hospitality &Tourism, and participate on the Grand Valley Track & Field
Team
Other Information: Jessica is the daughter of Todd and Christine Rockwell.
Name: Shawn Shove
Graduating From: Michigan Technological University; BS in Chemical
Engineering
Special Honors/Accomplishments: Shawn participated on the MTU Cross Country and Track Team.
Future Plans/Goals: He hopes to soon secure a job in his field of study.
Other Information: Shawn is the son of Mike and Sue Shove
Name: Audrey Shoberg
Graduating From: Milford High School
Special Honors/Accomplishments: Audrey has volunteered with Special
Olympics for 8 years, is a member of the Color guard team that participated in the
World Competition in Ohio and held the positions of rifle and sabre captain.
Future Plans/Goals: Audrey plans to attend Oakland Community College then
transfer to Grand Valley University or Lake Superior State University to study Early
Childhood Education.
Other Information: Audrey is the daughter of Laura Moffat-Shoberg. She hopes
to gain experience in her field of study at a local daycare center. You are invited to
Audrey’s Grad Party on June 11 from 5 - 9 pm at 713 Peachtree Lane, Milford,
about 1 mile from church.
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Congratulations Graduates
Name: Alexander Smith
Graduating From: University of Michigan; Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Special Honors/Accomplishments: Alexander is a member of HKN, Eta
Kappa Nu, Academic Engineering Fraternity (Beta-Epsilon Chapter); Campus
Crusade Leader; 4 years of employment at Space Physics Research Lab at U of M;
participant & leader for the Aruna 5K annual race to end human trafficking.
Future Plans/Goals: In the fall of 2016 through summer of 2017 he will be on staff
with CRU in southeast Asia teaching computer and doing humanitarian work.
Other Information: Alexander is the son of Gregg and Karen Smith. Mom and
Dad are very proud and grateful he is following God’s leading in his life!
Name: Nathan Smith
Graduating From: South Lyon East High School
Special Honors/Accomplishments: Nathan was named Valedictorian of his
class, is a member of the National Honor Society, and selected by WXYZ Channel
7 Brightest and Best, He has also been recognized by South Lyon Area Youth Association for volunteerism, he played 3 years Varsity Hockey and 4 years Varsity
Golf.
Future Plans/Goals: Nathan will be attending the Honors College at Purdue University studying engineering.
Other Information: Nathan is the son of Darryl and Jeannine Smith
Name: Lauren Whitlock
Graduating From: Lakeland High School
Special Honors/Accomplishments: Lauren is a life-long artist, animal-lover, home
chef, scholar and athlete who plans to put her love of creative solutions and detail to
work in an Accounting Career. A member of the National Honor Society, the National Art Honor Society, the Track and Cross County teams, she has also displayed
and sold her art for ten years, even building her own display cases. She earned her
Girl Scout Silver Award for her Animal Rescue and Adoption work. Lauren also
earned the President's Award for Educational Achievement, the Academic Excellence Award, the Alma College Dean's Scholarship, the Eastern Michigan University Emerald Scholarship, The Eastern University of Pennsylvania Presidential Scholarship, the Saginaw Valley State University Dean's Scholarship, and the Oakland
University Academic Achievement Award.
Future Plans/Goals: Lauren will attend Oakland University School of Business and
Accounting in Rochester, Michigan.
Other Information: Lauren is the daughter of Julia Cohea and grand-daughter of
Evelyn Cohea. The MUMC and BRIDGE families have always shown her love, faith
and confidence to seek God, to achieve, and serve with a blessed and big-hearted
smile.
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May 7th Spring Clean-Up Work Bee Thank You
Thanks to all who attended for your help. We completed the following tasks:

weeded the beds

trimmed trees
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removed dying bushes near AC unit
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raked up leaves along fence line

removed remaining asphalt and used it and some stones to fill wash area near dumpster

removed basketball backboard from parking lot
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Inspected closer on door by black hole - seems OK
Several items, such as Friends Basketball install, chair tips, ceiling tiles etc... were not attempted due
to insufficient material or understanding of detailed plan. We escaped high and dry from the forecasted T-storms and were finished by 11 am. Thanks again for all your efforts.
Meals On Wheels (MOW)
Our Meals on Wheels delivery has been very successful so far in 2016. Ron Opfer,
Maureen Bonhard, Linda Lutz, Pastor Doug, Sue Quiney, Jan and Bob Olari, and Dave
Ebert have delivered meals. These deliveries are very important to the success of the
Meals on Wheels program, and to the people it serves. All who have delivered meals
have found the experience to be very rewarding. The deliveries start about 10am and are
over before noon. Our next MOW week is June 20-24. Please let me or the church office
know if you would be interested in being on the list of Meals on Wheels drivers. We can always use
more drivers for this important task.
Dave Ebert
MUMC Meals on Wheels Coordinator
We’ve Got Talent
It’s that time again! We are looking for people of all ages to provide special music
during our summer worship months. There will be a sheet on the Wall of Opportunity
in the next couple weeks where anyone can sign– up. Don’t be shy. This is a chance
to offer your talent to God. If you have any questions please contact Linda Lutz.
Thank you! Thank you to the following people who donated food, money for food,
or provided help so that we could serve a delicious lunch after our service projects.
We are so blessed to have such caring people in our midst. Those people are Carol Shaver, Maureen Bonhard, Joan Wilson, Rosie Pung, Phyllis Motley, Bette
Knedgen, Kecia McKane, Juanita Rogers, Paula Tatum, Judy Culbertson, Sue Tonello, Carla Gorton, Linda Lutz, Christian Education, Karen Smith, Carolyn Graves,
Lu Gierhart, Ann Godwin, Jamie Edwards. Cinda Everhart, Judy Clemens, and Deb
Llewellyn.
You are a blessing!
Cathy Dykstra
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2016 Mens Club Schedule of Events
Sat July 9 Men’s Club BBQ (more info to follow)
Sat July 16 MUMC Church Golf Outing at Ironwood GC (more info to follow)
Sun July 31 MUMC Church Picnic
Fri Sun Aug 12-14 MUMC Church Lemonade/Corn Stand at Milford Memories
Sun Sept 25 Men’s Ministry Sunday
Sat Oct 8 Making Apple Pies
Sun Oct 9 Apple Pie pickup after church service
The Milford UMC ASP team will be departing for our work week in eastern Kentucky on June 25th. We will offer an opportunity to those who
cannot accompany us to help support our project. We are having a
Stock Sale on June 5th, 12th, and 19th. We will be in the social hall to
answer questions and accept any support you would like to give.
In past years many of you have also helped ASP by donating homemade cookies and small
toys. The cookies are used as snacks for our work teams and we also pass them out to our families
throughout the week we are there. The toys are distributed to children around our work sites and in
the community. This is a great way to let children who have little know that God’s people are praying
and thinking of them. The toys should be smaller in size since we will need to transport them. If you
have any questions, call Cheryl Smith at 248.310.9370. Thank you.
Thank you for Helping with the Clothing Sale! The ASP Team extends a hearty thank you to all
who made our clothing sale a success during the UMW Rummage Sale in May. We made over
$615 on the clothing sale. This will help us carry out our mission to Appalachia this summer! Thank
you for donating, helping, or buying clothes!
Stitching for Others – Prayer Quilts and Shawls. Please come and help us. We need
knitters, crocheters, sewers, cutters, ironers, etc. It is a wonderful fellowship group and
there is a job for everyone, no experience necessary. For more info call Thesia Wolf,
248-310-8798. Thesia
Thank you for Donating Your Car to the Church
Last month we received a check from Charity Motors after someone donated a
used car to them and designated Milford United Methodist Church as the beneficiary. Thank you. You can take a tax deduction for the full Fair Market value.
They pick up and tow your vehicle for free. The vehicle gets sold to someone in
need at half off. Call 888-908-2277 or www.charitymotors.org 888-908-2277 or
www.charitymotors.org.
Vital United Methodist Churches, continued
Macatbong United Methodist Church is in Cabanatuan City, Philippines. They offer refuge to the afflicted and downtrodden. The church is growing and trains laity
to lead cell groups. They are serving 600 people per week in worship and have
45 regular cell groups with a maximum of 12 people in each group. Participants
pray, share devotions, share blessings and failures, and discuss the sermon of the week. People
are being nurtured and are growing deeper in their spiritual life. They cultivate listening, forgiveness,
openness, and sensitivity, and they take prophetic action. “Our love for God and his people keeps
us going until every soul has known the redeeming love of God. We will never get tired of making
disciples.”
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Thank you to those from MUMC who support the Oakland County Special Olympics!
These photos of MUMC member Alex McKane show just a piece of the fun and competition of this
annual event! Larry Shaver had the honor of giving Alex his ribbon.
A children’s choir from Daejeon, South Korea will be presenting a concert in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in South Lyon at
7:00 pm on Monday, June 27th. The concert will feature patriotic,
Christian and Korean folk music. The choir is sponsored by the Far
East Broadcasting Company and consists of 35 children. They are
one of 10 choirs touring the United States following a mass concert of
350 children in Carnegie Hall the preceding week. First United Methodist church is located at 640
S Lafayette, South Lyon, 48178. For additional information you can contact Paul Cogger at
[email protected]
How Open Minded Am I?
May God give us grace to live up to our tag line, “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open
Doors-The People of The United Methodist Church.” It’s easy to see closed mindedness in others, but it’s better to ask, “How open-minded am I?” We are all tempted
to judge prematurely or to refuse relevant information in favor of our prejudice.
“Lord, make me teachable, and give me a gracious spirit, and help me keep
growing, learning, and loving. Amen.”
Kroger Rewards – Participants Must Re-Enroll Annually after April 1
Call 800-576-4377 or go to KrogerCommunityRewards.com, where our MUMC 5-digit
number is 914-78.
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Worship Service Volunteers
June 5th
Greeter: Virginia Orr
Ushers: 9:30 Julius Glinter, John Robinson, Emil
Tonello, Carl Hawkinson
Liturgist: Barb Harris
Counters: Linda Fraser & Al Worrell
June 12th
Greeter: Lance Oberg
Ushers: 9:30 Doug Radeka, Ray Michaels, Jeff
Motschenbacher, Chris Smith
Liturgist: Luke Olari
Counters: Larry & Carol Shaver
June 19th
Greeters: Phil and Barb Harris
Ushers: 9:30-Lance Oberg, Cole McKane, Ron
Opfer, Carla Gorton
Liturgist: Vicki Katchaver
Counters: John Olari & Doug Holloway
June 26th
Greeter: Carol Hawkinson
Ushers: Jan/Bob, Regina, & Katja Olari,
Larry Shaver
Liturgist: Katy Weeks
Counters: TBD
June 2016 Worship Features and Sermon
Themes
ALL SERVICES-9:30 am
June 5 Choir Concert/Holy Baptism/Graduate Recognition
Homily: “Marked as Christian Disciples”
Chancel Choir: “Lift Your Light,” “Every Promise,”
“Wade In The Water,” and “Fly Away Medley”
June 12 4th Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon by John Olari
June 19 Fathers Day
Rhythm of Life Series 1 of 8
Luke 8:26-39 “Worship: Declare God’s Worth”
Video: “Dad Life”
ASP Commissioning Service
June 26 Rhythm of Life 2 of 8
Festival of Hymns: Hymn Stories and
Hymn Sing
Noisy Offering-Missionary Support
Fellowship Hour Hosts-Board of Trustees
Kelley’s Korner
Isn’t spring an amazing time!? I have
been unusually aware this spring of the
birds singing very early in the morning. I
have walked three mornings a week at
5:45 am for 5 years now (yes, year
round, outside) and for some reason, this year I
have really noticed how the birds greet the day so
boisterously. I love hearing it! It is also causing me
to wonder why I have struggled to greet each day
the same way when each day is a blessing! So, I
am going count each day a blessing and rejoice in
each morning!
Our Staff
Ministers– All members of the church
Pastor– Rev. Douglas J. McMunn
Deacon- Rev. Sherry Foster
Children’s Ministry Director-Karen J. Smith
Music Director-Linda Lutz
Nursery Care Director– Kayla Shufflebarger
Friends Preschool Director-Robin Fletcher
Office Manager-Kelley Cerny
Custodian-Margie Butson
Maintenance-Tim Bonnewell
Office News: I have several single earrings and a
set of keys in my lost and found basket, a bottle of
eye drops, and a NAS Bible, with a black leather
cover. Please contact the office if any of these
might be yours. 248.684.2798
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