Women of Faith
Hello church – where did the summer go? My mind still wants to put me back into June again or at least July. Here it is the end of summer, school is starting or started, and our Strawberry Social has come and gone! I must say, the WOF (Women of Faith) once again came up with a roaring success. Every year friends, relatives, congregants, and neighbors come to enjoy a sweet fellowship time together. We even welcomed some “newbies” with great joy.
Cinda has compiled some statistics which reveal how our Strawberry Social has grown. Here is a summary:
2023: 136 servings, total collected $1,373.75
2024: 165 servings, total collected $1,408.75
2025: 195 servings, total collected $1,707.50
The WOF will so enjoy giving to the numerous charities we support each year after the Social. We will hold back seed money, but the rest goes out to the charities we select before the end of the year. We contribute with the prayers that what we give will increase the good these organizations do for others. Now, let us look forward to a lovely faith-filled Fall.
Love INC
Love in The Name of Christ will have its annual fundraiser event on Monday, October 6th beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Event “A Harvest of Love” will be a little different this year. The evening begins with Hor D’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m. and Silent Auction followed by a dessert bar. Special guest will be Down Home Gospel Music Ministry which is a long performing old time Gospel Group from West Michigan. Claybanks UMC will have a table(s), so plan to attend to be entertained and gather in community as we support Love INC.
Fall Mission Opportunities
In September, we will be collecting items for the Baby Pantry at Trinity Lutheran Church. Please see the collection table in our Fellowship Hall for a list of needed items. In October into the beginning of November, we will be collecting food items or financial gifts for the Trinity Food Pantry. For the Holiday Season we will once again be supporting a family with Christmas gifts at Family Promise in Muskegon.
Fall Adult Sunday School
We will resume our Adult Sunday School on Sunday, September 14th. This fall, we will be looking at some of the important stories from the Old Testament. Our study will include the background of the stories and why they can be important to us today. Plan to be part of studies this fall.
Movie Night
On Monday, October 13th, and November 10th, we will gather at 5:30 p.m. for a shared potluck meal and a movie. Is there a movie that you would like to see? Talk to pastor Gary about it!
Ragnar Race is Coming Soon!
The end of September will be the ninth year that Claybanks UMC has volunteered to be involved with the Ragnar Michigan Road Relay. While the task seems daunting at times, we can’t ask for a better way to help others as well as put a little money into our funds for more mission work.
This year, the relay will be running from Traverse City and will be coming by CUMC on Saturday, September 20th at approximately 4:45 a.m. on their way to Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon. Yes, that’s right. They will be here before the rooster crows so set your alarms, three if you need them, and come out and enjoy the fun. We need people to “man” the chute, cheer the runners on, control traffic flow and parking, bake cookies and maintain the snack table. Please give prayerful consideration to joining us on this major one-day-mission for which we not only receive a generous monetary donation to the church, but we are also able to give back to others in a small but helpful way. A sign-up sheet is in the fellowship hall. Any questions, contact Konnie Grant.
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