Women of Faith
Joy! That is the best word to describe the feeling the WOF (Women of Faith) ladies had when we got together to start our new year of service and faith. We started with a delightful and humorous devotional from the book “Talking with God in Old Age” titled “ Still Kickin’ !“ After which we needed the prayer!
The officers for the new year remain the same as last year. The treasurer reported that we have $1,299.15 in our account.
We received four lovely thank you’s from organizations we contributed to last Fall. We shared this along with information about these organizations and what they do to benefit our community. This info was placed in our fellowship hall on the table with other info of interest.
The Easter Brunch preparations were discussed, and plans finalized. Reba will be putting together breakfast casseroles this year instead of having bagels. Those that attend please let the WOF know how you like this change.
The memorial service for Joyce Kinstner will be April 12 at 11:00 at our church. We will not serve lunch since it will be at the VFW.
Shalom – Edie
Mission News
OH BABY!! OH BABY!! OH BABY!!
CUMC has chosen the Step-Up Maternity House in Muskegon to sponsor as our Mission focus over the next month. They could use our support by donating baby supplies, as well as household supplies. They have had three babies born to date, but currently have only one Mom with an 8-month-old girl, wearing size 9-months. They are considering new applicants every week, so as new information becomes available, there will be additional announcements. They could always use diapers, wipes, laundry detergent, paper products, cleaning products, and if any clothes are donated, please make sure, if they are not new, that they are in like-new condition. They also are happy to accept monetary donations in lieu of a purchased item. Please drop any items to donate at the designated table in the fellowship hall which will be available until May first. If anyone would like to join Step Up in attending the weekly Sunday dinner at 5:30, Lynn and Dick Kamps will be hosting April 21, and would love to have folks from our church join them. Just let Pastor Gary or Kelly White know. Thanks for your support of those in need with the Step-Up Family.
Humor Sunday
Sunday, April 7th during our worship service, we will enjoy the smiles that humor brings to our lives. If you have a story, joke or simply a big smile, please join us for worship that day. We encourage you to dress in a way that will bring smiles and laughter to others’ faces.
Adult Bible Study
Our spring Adult Bible Study will begin on Sunday, April 7th at 9:30 a.m. Edie Bogart and Reba Peterson will lead a study of Esther from the Old Testament Scriptures. They would like those participating in the study to read chapters 1 & 2 in preparation for the first class on Sunday, April 7th. All are welcome as Jesus takes our hand and says, “Come walk with me (and Edie and Reba)!”
Movie Night
We will resume our church movie night and potluck on Monday, April 8th at 5:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share. Our movie for that night will be “The Way” which portrays a pilgrim trekking Spain’s “El Camino De Santigo.” We will also meet for a potluck and movie (Yet to be determined) on Monday, May13th. Invite a family member, neighbor, or friend!
Burial Service
There will be a burial service at Otto Cemetery (outside Hesperia) for Juanita Dunn on Tuesday, April 30th at 11:00 a.m. All family and friends are welcome to attend.
Church Outdoor Clean-up
We will gather at 4:00 p.m. for our annual outside and general church spring cleaning. Following our hard work, we will have a hotdog roast and fellowship time. Should the weather not co-operate we will reschedule for Thursday, April 25th or Tuesday, April 30th or…….
Emergency Training
Following worship on Sunday, April 28th during Fellowship time we will share a number of Emergency Procedures to be used when we gather at Claybanks UMC, including training to use our AED equipment. Plan to stay awhile longer that day. Our snack table will be especially nice that day!
Memorial Service
Friday, April 12th at 11:00 a.m. we will gather Joyce Kinster’s family and friends for a Celebration of Life Service at Claybanks United Methodist Church followed by a luncheon at Montague VFW Hall.
Claybanks United Methodist Church 