The Claybanks United Methodist Church Mission
We accept the responsibility to provide a nurturing community of faith to our members and the surrounding area. We accept the responsibility for ministering to all our members, wherever they live, and the persons in the community where we are located, and to provide appropriate spiritual training and nurturing to all ages, cultures, racial and ethnic groups, as well as those with handicaps.
Christian Ethics
We do not care what your sexual preference is!
We do not care what the color of your skin is!
We do not care how much money you make!
We do not care what kind of car you drive!
We do not care what home you live in!
We do not care if you are illiterate or have a PHD!
We do care about the condition of your heart!
We do care about your well being…
We do care if you have been hurt or abused!
We do care if you are hungry!
We care; because we want those with hardened hearts to realize that everyone is not out to hurt you.
We care because Jesus said to love our neighbor.
“That means everyone! No exceptions and no excuses!”
Come to Claybanks UMC, one and all…Come let us hear God’s words together in Love and let God take you where God wants you to go.
Blessings.
Church Contacts
Mailing Address
Claybanks UMC
9197 56th Avenue
P O Box 104
Montague MI 49437
Office Phone – 231 923-0573
Office Email – Claybanks UMC@gmail.com
Pastor Gary Peterson
Office 231-923-0573
Home 231-869-3373
Cell 616-644-5520
E-mail: claybanksUMC@gmail.com
Secretary & Communications Coordinator
Luanne Nienhouse
Office 616-842-7465
Prayer Chain
To activate the prayer chain contact Carol Royalty 231-894-8182 or Pastor Gary
Our Leadership
Lay Leader- Edie Bogart
Church Treasurer – Cinda Moulds
Recording Secretary – Susan Nagel
Financial Secretary – Konnie Grant
Administrative Council Chair & Staff Parish Relations – Art Grumm
Trustee Chair – Dave Grossman
Membership – Doris Graham
Care/Outreach & Evangelism – Edith Bogart
Missions – Kelly White
UMW President – Edie Bogart
The Claybanks United Methodist Church offers many opportunities for Christian growth:
· Sunday worship 10:30 am
· Communion first Sunday of the month
· Sunday School 9:30 am (except during the summer)
· Women of Faith (UMW)
· Bible Study Classes and Small Group Discussions
· New Member and Confirmation Classes
· Outreach Ministries
Special Worship & Educational Opportunities
Directions to the church:
From Meinert Park Road – North 1 ½ miles on Indian Bay Road
From Webster Road – South 1 mile on 56th Ave. to 9197 S. 56th Ave.
“Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with Great Love!” ~ Mother Theresa
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