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August 2016 news from Georgetown United Methodist Church.
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School supplies can be a financial burden to many families who are struggling to make ends meet.  Let's make that burden far more manageable!  Click here for a list of school supplies that local kids will need to start this school year off.  Donations will be received through Aug. 17.
The GUMchurch Children's Music Ministry presents their 2016 summer musical!
Performances are on Sunday August 28, 2016
at 10am and 4pm!
Dear GUMchurch members and friends,    

   What a joy it has been to begin my ministry among you and to start to get to know this church community! After two Sundays and almost two full weeks on the job, I have a sense of energy and excitement about the possibilities that lie before us. You have greeted me warmly, graciously forgiven my mistakes in worship, and patiently repeated your names – thank you!

    As I mentioned on my first Sunday, it’s going to take us a while to get to know each other. You will learn about my strengths and weaknesses and I will learn about yours.  We will come to appreciate each other and disagree with each other, to respect each other and occasionally be disappointed by each other.  All of that is what goes into being the body of Christ together. It is by learning to appreciate despite disagreement and respect despite disappointment that we also learn to love as Jesus loved – an ever-deepening journey of discipleship.

    You are in my prayers, and I ask that you pray for me, as we take our first steps on that journey together.
Peace, Jennie

Your GUMchurch Missions Team would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to the many volunteers who helped make the July 15 Food Truck and dinner a meaningful event for our community. With your help and personal involvement we were able to provide food to over 90 families in need.
A special Thank You to all of the folks who prepared “homemade” potato salad and worked so hard in preparing the food for the dinner. We know that summertime is a very busy time and and we are so very appreciative of your willingness to devote your energy and time to something that directly touches so many folks in need.

Our next food truck and community dinner is scheduled for September 16.
Mark your calendars!

The GUMchurch community thrives thanks to the time, talent, treasure and dedication of SO MANY wonderful people!  

Click here to see ways you can contribute!
Adult Choir!
Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 7:30pm starting August 31. New singers welcome!

*For ages high school and up. Contact Lynette Cole for info.

Thursday August 11  7pm
Osgood Brewing in Grandville
Topic: "The Church's role in our country's racial divide"

Friday August 26 @ 7pm
Featuring: Steam Powered Bluegrass
Sunday 8/7 @ 6-8pm
(doors at 5pm) - free!
Todd Allen Hendendeen "God and Country" concert at New Life Baptist church (6252 Burlingame in Wyoming)
Upcoming Events:
August 23 @ 7pm: UMW Board Meeting

Sept 19-23: Garage Sale - Be sure to set aside your gently used items!
 
SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 is
 


Back to school, back to our regular worship schedule (9am & 10:30am), and goodbye to our summer travel and play time. 

PLUS: This year on Back to Church Sunday, we will also host a fundraiser luncheon and silent auction to help our dear sister Carol Hollebeek with medical expenses following open heart surgery.

Nursery Ministry News

Summer Picnic:  Nursery families are invited to Rosewood Park on Sunday Aug 7 4pm-6pm for some fun, food, and maybe a few splashes too!  Bring a salad or hot dish to share, along with table service, drinks, and chairs. Dessert will be provided.

Training: For anyone who will serve in the nursery in any way during the 2016-17 program year, a care provider training is now available. There are 2 dates to choose from:

Tuesday 8/9 7pm-8:30pm
or
Sun 8/14 11:15am-12:45pm

Please RSVP your attendance and childcare requests to Jenny@GUMonline.org by August 5.

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Summer  Kids Time for
Ages 3-6 Years
Kids 3-6 years are invited to gather at the back of the church following the Children's Moment to head to Kids Time in Rooms G17-21, off the gym. (older kids will stay to worship).  Thanks to all who have volunteered to help with Kids Time!!

Help needed for 
Summer  Kids Time! 
Each Sunday during the summer, an adult leader and non-adult "helper" (entering 5th grade or older) is needed to help with Kids Time.  Check out the sign up list near Rooms G17-21 in the gym or contact Kim Moore!
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Click here to learn more about all the great GUM Kids activities!
Financial Information: 
The most recent update on church offering receipts and expenditures is available by clicking here.

Governance Board Minutes: 
The most recently approved meeting minutes for the Governance Board are available  by clicking here. 

Facebook Group Policy: Are you part of the GUMchurch Facebook group?  Be sure to check out these policies for membership and posting in the group.

Homebound GUM friends Check with the church office at 669-0730 for up to date contact info for these folks. You can also pick up a list of homebound friends at the Welcome Lobby desk on Sundays.

Youth Group!

Surge is on break for the summer.  Regular activities resume in September.

 Click here for more info!

REMINDER:  Anyone who serves in any capacity with minors (nursery-senior high) must have a cleared background check on file!  We rerun checks every 2 years for the nursery and every 3 years for preschool and older volunteers.  If you think you may be due, or want to volunteer in any of our nex-gen ministries for the first time this fall, please check with Kim Moore to get set up.  Help us keep GUM safe for our kids!
Send off for Bishop Haller
 
In July, Rev. Laurie Haller (formerly our Grand Rapids District Superintendent) was elected as a Bishop at the North Central Jurisdictional Conference. She will soon be moving to accept her new assignment as the Episcopal Leader of the Iowa Annual Conference.

All are invited to a send off open house for Bishop Haller and her husband, Rev. Gary Haller, on Saturday August 13 from 3pm to 6pm at the Michigan Area Ministry Center (1011 Northcrest Road in Lansing). No RSVPs are necessary. There will be a brief program at 4:30pm.
Welcome Bishop Bard
 
On July 16, 2016, newly consecrated Bishop David A. Bard was assigned to the Michigan Area. He will take the place of retiring Bishop Deb Kiesey as the Episcopal leader for our conference on September 1, 2016.  Read more here
Ladies Prayer group: Tuesdays @ 11am
Children's Music Ministry: Tuesdays @ 6pm
Pantry Cooking Class:  1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 5:15pm
Community Cupboard Open: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6-7pm
Senior men’s group:  August 3 @ 9am
Worship Band Rehearsal: Thurs. @ 6:30pm
Missions Team Mtg: August 15 @ 7pm
Book Club: August 16 @ 1pm
Prayer Shawl gathering: August 25 @ 1pm
Send your news items to News@GUMonline.org
for publicity consideration.
 
The vision of GUMchurch is to actively live the example of Jesus.

We do this by practicing:
Radical Hospitality
Passionate Worship
Risk-taking Mission and Service
Intentional Faith Development
Extravagant Generosity

We value questions and different perspectives.
GUMchurch is a safe place to ask difficult questions and express varying opinions. People are respected and able to participate in open and honest conversations.

We value diversity.
We understand and appreciate that everyone has various and distinct gifts that are vital to the body of Christ. Therefore, we respect, listen to, and welcome all with love and support.

We value the Bible and biblical scholarship.
We believe that the Bible is timeless and that it's lessons shape our daily living. People of all ages are encouraged to engage in intentional faith development.

We value all people and treat each as having sacred worth.
We are called and challenged to love one another without exception. We are accountable to each other; forgive each other; and love, support, and encourage each other.

We value living like Jesus as much as believing in Jesus.
Beliefs should positively impact the world through concrete actions.
We use our spiritual gifts in service with others.
 


GUMchurch is a Stephen Ministry Congregation
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Georgetown United Methodist Church
2766 Baldwin Street
Jenison, MI 49428

616.669.0730 |  Fax: 616.669.5932
Info@GUMonline.org






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