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February 2017 news from Georgetown United Methodist Church.
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Grab your piggy bank, empty out your car's cup holders,
dig in your couch cushions!

Change will be collected by GUMchurch's Next-Gen Ministries
after each service on Feb. 5.
Stop by for some or all of the evening (5pm-8pm) to help with set-up,
distribution, and clean up!
Contact Missions@GUMonline.org for more info!
 
New Adult & Family Program!

What is The Breakfast Club?
     Two hour workshops led by experts on important life stage issues such as kids and technology,
     stages and challenges of marriage, and depression and anxiety.

Who is The Breakfast Club for?
     The workshops are for adults, but childcare will be provided. 

When is The Breakfast Club?
     4th Saturdays of February, March, and April; in the morning

Where is The Breakfast Club?
     Right here at GUMchurch
 
****More details coming soon!****

Social Justice Agency of The United Methodist Church Stands
With Immigrants and Refugees

Click here to read the full statement on executive actions
concerning immigrants and refugees

Opportunities to Serve:

Serve a meal with the GUMchurch team at God's Kitchen
on Feb 11

Help with the Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry on Feb 17

Help pack backpacks for our Hand2Hand students on Feb 26


Opportunities to Give:

Bring in your spare change on Feb. 5 in support of GUMchurch's Hunger Ministries.

Purchase some goodies from the UMW bake sale on Feb. 12

Check out the Hand2Hand shopping cart in the GUM gym for the most recent food shopping list

The GUMchurch Community Cupboard can always use fresh food items and toiletries.


Click here to learn more!
Upcoming Events:


Feb 12: Bring in some cookies, pies, breads, muffins, jams and other treats to donate to the sale! You can drop items off on the Saturday before (just be sure they are marked "UMW Bake Sale" or around 8:30am on the 12th.

Circle Gatherings:
Mary and Martha Circle: Feb. 6 @ 6pm
Lydia Circle:  Feb 14 @ 9:30am
Miriam Circle:  Feb 21 @ 7:15pm

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!
Sunday Morning Building Hours: 
Please note that the church building will be unlocked one hour prior to the start of the first worship service on Sunday mornings.

Financial Information: 
The most recent update on church offering receipts and expenditures is available by clicking here.

Church Conference Minutes: 
The minutes from the 2016 annual church conference can be viewed 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.

Save the Date:
Vacation Bible School 
June 19-22, 2017


Sunday Schedule:

**Note: Parents, please remember to have kids leave their nametag in their classroom.

All kids age 3 years through grade 6 are invited to join us Sunday mornings as we dive in and explore God and his amazing creation! Kids start each service in worship and then head to Sunday School after Children's Time

Parents can pick up their kids from their classrooms at 10:15am/11:45am (note that these times are about 15 minutes AFTER worship is out):

3 year olds:  Room S4
4 year olds, Pre-K and K: G30
1st and 2nd grades: G17/19
3rd and 4th grades: G22/G24
5th and 6th grades: G26

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Feb 12 @ 6:30pm: Chopped Challenge
Feb 26 @ 6:30pm: Glow Stick Games

"Created by God"  March 10-11 for 4th-6th graders (contact Kim for more info)

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Click here to learn more about all the great GUM Kids activities!


This June, GUMchurch's own Alex Barringer has been invited to take part in a choral festival in France with the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus.  You can help with the expenses of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by:
  • Attending a fundraiser luncheon on Feb. 5th @ 12pm, ( meats & drinks provided, bring a side dish to share)
***Note: Contributions in the form of check can be made out directly to Alex***

The 15th annual
Keep Making Peace presents:

Confronting Michigan’s
Climate Change

featuring a number of great speakers including well-known environmentalist Bill McKibben.

April 1, 2017 at University United Methodist Church in East Lansing.

A group from GUMchurch is planning to go. Call the church office if you want to join in!
Click here for more info

Surge student ministries is for students in grades 7-12.  On Sunday mornings, youth will meet in the youth room at 10:30am for Sunday School.

Dates to Know:

**Feb 5- No Surge
**Feb 12– Surge Small Groups- Check with leader for location and time
**Feb 19– 6:30-8pm PowerSurge
**Feb 26– Surge Small Groups- Check with leader for location and time 

Save the Date:
Mission trip to Baton Rouge, June 25-30

Click here for more info!

Thursday Feb 9 @ 7pm
Location and Topic TBD

The GUMchurch blog is now live!
Click here to check it out today!
Senior men’s group: Feb 1 @ 9am
Bell Choir Rehearsal: Wed. @ 6:15pm
GUM Choir Rehearsal: Wed. @ 7:30pm
Worship Band Rehearsal: Thurs. @ 6:30pm
Prayer group: Tuesdays @ 11am
Pantry Cooking Class:  1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 5:15pm
Community Cupboard Open: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6-7pm
Moms Bible Study: 2nd & 4th Fridays @ 9:30am
Cribbage:  Feb 11 @ 7:30pm
SPRC meeting: Feb 13 @ 7pm
Book Club: Feb 21 @ 1pm
Finance Team meeting: Feb 21 @ 7pm
Prayer Shawl gathering: Feb 23 @ 1pm
Missions Team meeting: Feb 27 @ 7pm
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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