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February 2016 news from Georgetown United Methodist Church.
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Click here for more information on the Lenten Season.
A hunger free world begins with YOU!
Feb 26-27, our youth are going without food to raise money to feed the hungry.

The project goal of $1500 will provide healthy food
for more than 40 children for a month!

Click here to help feed hungry kids!

At any given time, there are approximately
2,400 children for sale in West Michigan
and this number is growing.
Learn the warning signs of human trafficking and how to respond.
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn ways you can help. 
New to GUMchurch? Want to learn more and connect with others?  Come to lunch!
More info here!
The Clear Path to Discipleship: Walking together on our own paths toward God. 
Connections. Fresh Perspectives. The Human Experience.
Journey Groups are small groups of adults that commit to meet together 8 times to listen to one another's stories and learn how to see God working in each other's lives.
*Groups are led by trained facilitators. New Journey Groups forming now!
Saturday Feb. 27 at 5:30pm 
SOUP WAR!!

Bring your best soup (or salad or desert) for a fun night of delicious food and friendly competition. RSVP to the church office (669-0730) or directly to Connie D.

What we're learning about this month:
The launch of Jesus' ministry!

Save the date: Sunday March 6 @ 3pm GUM Kids 3rd-6th graders present the Road to Resurrection!

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Just for 5th and 6th graders, "56" meets twice a month in a small group format. Click here to learn about this month's events! 

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Did you know that our Children's Ministry Director has a Pinterest page dedicated to GUM families?  Check it out here!

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Click here to learn more about all the great GUM Kids activities!
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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 for November  2015 by clicking here and for the January 2016 meeting 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!

Feb Events:
Feb 7: Super Bowl Party @ 6pm
Feb 14: Journey Groups
Feb 21: SurgeServe
Feb 26-27: 30 Hour Famine
Feb 28: Journey Groups

SurgeSERVE

SurgeSERVE is our monthly service night in Surge.  On the 3rd Sunday of every month, we focus on finding practical ways to reach out to those around us and show the love of God.  Past projects have included bagging meals for Hand 2 Hand, a tour of SECOM in Grand Rapids, and raking leaves for members of our GUM family.  We are always looking for people with a passion for service, and if you are serving others, we’d love to hear from you!  Talk to Kim Moore about how you can share your passion with our youth! 

Save the Date!

March 21: Trivia Night
June 21-25: Jr/Sr High Canoe Trip

Click here for more info!
Cribbage: Feb 13 @ 7:30pm
Missions Team Mtg: Feb 15 @ 7pm
UMW Miriam Circle: Feb 16 @ 10:30am
Book Club: Feb 19 @ 1pm
Prayer Group: Tuesdays @ 11am
Community Cupboard Open: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6-7pm
Bell Choir Rehearsal: Weds. @ 6:15pm
Adult Choir Rehearsal: Weds. @ 7:30pm
Worship Band Rehearsal: Thurs. @ 6:30pm
Stephen Minister Gathering: 2nd & 4th Thurs. @ 6:30pm
UMW Priscilla Circle: Feb 18 @ 7:30pm
Prayer Shawl: Feb 25 @ 1pm
Moms Bible Study: 2nd & 4th Fridays @ 9:30am

Save the date:
The Starting Place lunch: March 6 @ noon
Road to Resurrection: GUM Kids presentation March 6 @ 3pm
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace classes start March 6
Blood drive: March 7
Surge Trivia Night:  March 12
Feeding America Food Truck and Dinner March 18

 
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
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