April 2016 Volume 2 Issue 4

New Life News6584 Howard City-Edmore Rd.Six Lakes, MI 48886989.352.7788newlifeumc6584@gmail.comwww.newlifeunitedmethodist.com

Dear Friends,The Mission Statement of NewLife United Methodist Church is:“To Make Disciples of JesusChrist for the Transformation ofthe World”. It is the same as thewhole of the United MethodistChurch. We need to understandwhat it means for us as acongregation and as anindividual.I would like to start with Disciple.What is a disciple? A disciple isdefined as a follower or student.In the biblical books of Matthew,Mark, Luke, and John in the NewRevised Standard Version of theBible; Jesus says “follow me” 21times. As disciples of Jesus, weare to follow Him. Thus, weshould be in mission to the worldin the name of Jesus. That is, weshould be serving on ministryteams within New Life UMC thatserve the people of this churchand serve the people of ourcommunities. People on ministryteams should be the hands andfeet of Jesus and making Him

- Women's Page- Church Calendar- Leone Whittum poem- Women's Events- Painting Party Success- Adopt-A-Highway- Trustees Mtg Minutes- Ad. Board Mtg Minutes

In This Issue

We've had someexciting events at theChurch lately! Keepsending me the articlesand pictures, it makesour newsletter evenmore interesting!Thanks,

Ron KinseyAdministrative Assistant

known in real and concrete ways.Disciples should also be all aboutGod’s mission in this world andnot about themselves. They areconcerned about their ministrybeing effective. Disciples knowtheir passion and they know theirgifts and they want to use theirgifts. They know that being adisciple is not a status symbol, itis a lifelong learning process thatnever stops. Disciples alwaysseek to be engaged in themission of Jesus and they arepart of their faith communities.Their callings change but theynever retire.(excerpts from Leadership andOrganization For FruitfulCongregations by Stephen W.Ross)Pastor's Pondering continued on page 2

Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

page 2Pastor's Ponderings continued from page 1Here is a listing of many of our ministry teams and their team leaders:

UMW Mary Lou BotmaWorship and Music Mark BabbMissions Mel HouckLife Tree Cafe' Niles ThompsonAd Board Chair Pat CarrFinance Chair Myrna Walldorff / Bill BesemerChristian Fun Night supper Linda and Cindy AndersenVCI Team Doris ShawCare Team/ Hosp. Janet JohnsonMen's Fellowship Bill BesemerJoshua Ramp Bill BesemerChristian Ed Missy WilliamsSPRC Barb RayTrustees Andy RayChurch Nomination team Pastor SueTech Team Bonnie BuchnerWidow’s Mights Doris NielsenStephen Ministry Nancy NielsenPrayer Team Shirley Frandsen

There are many people who are on these ministry teams. All these people are disciples. Do you have apassion or a gift for service and would like to serve on a ministry team? Do you have a passion or gift foranother ministry that is not listed and would like to start a new ministry? Talk to me if you are interested.Blessings,Pastor Sue

Have you prayed today?Maybe prayer is a puzzle to you. In Max Lucado's new book on prayer, Before Amen, he says, "Prayer isodd, peculiar. Speaking into space. Lifting words into the sky. We can't even get the cable company toanswer us, yet God will? The doctor is too busy, but God isn't? We have doubts about prayer. But wouldn'twe like to pray ... More? Better? Deeper? Stronger? With more fire, faith or fervency?" If this describes you,come join a women's 4 to 6 week study on prayer, Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. If interested, pleasesign up in the narthex, so we can order Max Lucado's book as our study guide. The study will start aboutApril 20th. More information to come. For more information, contact Marsha Anderson, 989.365.3804, orBonnie Buckner, 989.330.0236.

The Lamb

Yes, Mary did have a little LambAnd His fleece was white as snow! . . .A hidden truth in the linesOf the nursery rhyme we know.

And everywhere that Jesus wentMary followed Him . . .The Lamb that was slain for usTo make us whole again.

I bow my heart in brokennessBefore the Lamb of God . . .Who cleanses my unrighteousnessWith His own precious blood.

Yes, Mary had a little LambHis fleece was white as snow . . .though my sins as crimson beO, they shall be as wool!

Love poured out upon the crossAnd from a manger lowly.Lord, take my heart and make it YoursA dwelling place, for Holy.

© Leone Whittum

Come now, and let us reason together, saith theLord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall beas white as snow; though they be red like crimson,they shall be as wool.~ Psalms 51:1-19

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For the Women

Hello,A BIG thank you to all whodonated to or attended the Easterbreakfast; what a blessing to gatheraround the table with our Churchfamily on such a special morning.As we move into April, Women's Fellowship Circle hasmade plans to assemble and pack health kits to be takento Conference. From there they will be given where everneeded in the world. You can help with this mission projectby donating one or more of the articles needed. We needhand towels - 15"x25" or 17"x27"; also, sturdy combs, nopocket combs or picks; also, bath size soap in packages of3oz. or larger - no Ivery or Jergens; and metal nail file orclipper. Each health kit needs one dollar, so a monetarydonation will be welcomed. We thank you in advance foryour help in this project.We plan to pack the health kits at our Circle meeting onApril 12th. Devotions and the program will be offered byLinda Andersen and a light snack will be furnished by MaryLou Botma. All New Life ladies are welcome to join us.Kelsey Recreation (bingo) happens on Tuesday, April 19,at 2:00, and our UMW unit business meeting is thatevening at 6:30pm.Circle of Friends are planning the Women's Spring Event,which will be "Trash to Treasure Tea," to be held onSaturday, April 23rd, at 2pm. Their next meeting is plannedfor Monday, April 25th, at 7:00pm.The Annual Spiritual Growth Retreat at Wesley Woods,hosted by our Heartland District, is scheduled for April29-30. This year they will be featuring the director of FerrisWesly Foundation, Devon Herrell. The retreat title is"Created For Happiness." The cost is $60 lodge, or $80motel. Register by 4/26/16. We will have registration formsavailable for you. This is always a wonderful God-filledweekend.Continue to save metal tabs, General Mills Boxtops forEducation and Campbell Cents for Education.Thanks,Mary Lou BotmaUMW President

What'shappeningin April

Sat. Apr. 9: Landscape Quilting, 10amTue. Apr. 12: Wmn's Fllwshp, 1:30pmThu. Apr. 14: Widows Might, 1pmTue. Apr. 19: Kelsey Recreation, 2pmTue. Apr. 19: Unit Bus. Mtg., 6:30pmSat. Apr. 23: Women's Event, 2pmMon. Apr. 25: Circle of Friends, 7pm

THANK YOU forbeing a part of the11,213,010 shoeboxgifts that werecollected in 2015!Thank you forpartnering withOperation ChristmasChild to share God'slove around theglobe.

*Mark yourcalendars . . . 2016collection week isNovember 14 - 21.

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Have you heard of Landscaping quilting?It's like a painting made with cloth. We aregathering together to try this new idea for awall hanging. If you would like to try this orsee what it's all about, come meet with us.You will need some material for this project,so please call Nancy Bannen withquestions, at 989.365.3135. Class date isSaturday, April 9th, at 10:00 am, at NewLife UMC.

PAINTING PARTY A SUCCESS!On Friday, March 18th, our Church held apainting party, where approximately 30enthusiastic people each painted asunflower. There were also finger foods tonibble on while they painted. SPRC hostedthis fun fundraiser event, that MaureenRoslanic taught. Three helpers roved thepainting area, helping those who asked.There were some nervous first time artistswhen they began the project, but by the endof the night, it was unanamous that theywoul love to do it again some time. No twosunflowers looked alike, and that is all right.Thanks Maureen for sharing your talent,and for all others who helped make this agreat night.

Circle of Friends to Host TwoEvents!

Trash to Treasure Tea for WomenWe have been busy working on our spring women's event (really for girls of all ages). We have named this event "Trash to

Treasure Tea." Maybe you have seen things that are made out of something some people would throw out. it's interesting to

see how cute things can come together. So we want to invite you to come together to have sort of a "show and tell" day. Please

come and join us for tea and snacks and sharing on Saturday, April 23rd, and see what we have to share . . . oh, it's at 2:00 pm,

at New Life UMC. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors! When you’re spring cleaning, maybe you could sort your jewelry and

cookbooks and bring any of those items to church for collection. We will be having a previously owned jewelry and extra

cookbooks sale table at our Tea. Contact Sue B 989-352-6176 with questions. Thanks so much

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Birthdays in AprilVicky Johnson 04/04Doris Shaw 04/04Terrie Bannen 04/05Craig Grassley 04/06Bob Hall 04/06Brock Outman 04/06Art Shepard 04/09Fred Paepke 04/10Janice Paulson 04/11Nancy Bannen 04/17Heather Higbee 04/17Patrick Outman 04/20Kevin Shurlow 04/24Cindy Andersen 04/25Nicky Bannen 04/28Trevor Goedge 04/29Patrick Carr 04/30

APR. 2016

Lifetree Cafe' April ScheduleApril 3Intimacy AnorexiaThe darkest secrets that's killingmarriagesApril 10Angels Among UsStories of miraculous encountersApril 17SacrificeHow much would you give for someoneyou love?April 24Is The Devil Real?An exorcist tells all

Anniversaries in AprilRay & Linda Peterson 04/04Bob & Donna Hall 04/06Ransom & Kelly Leppink 04/11Don & Nancy Shepard 04/12Larry & Connie Beach 04/23Joe & Doris Shaw 04/26

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

110aCoffeeBreak5pBoyScoutssetupforderbyrace

210aBoyScoutDerbyRace4:30pEmmausGathering-Grvlle1stUMC

39&11aWorship10aSundaySchool10aLifeTreeCafé7:30pAA&Al-Anon

4SchoolSpringBreakthisweek5:45pTOPS6-7pCardioDrum6pGriefShare

59:30aPrayerTeam10:30aCareTeam6pBoyScouts7pEmmaus4thDay

68aLentBibleStdy9:30a Lent Bible Stdy 9:30aTOPSNOChristianFun.Nt630pAdultChoir730pHandBells

78aBreakfastatCrystalFountain6-7pCardioDrum630pLentBibleStudy

810aCoffeeBreak

98aMen’sFllshp.10aLandscapeQuiltClass

109&11aWorship10aSundaySchool10aLifeTreeCafé7:30pAA&Al-Anon

115:45pTOPS6pGriefShare6-7pCardioDrum

129:30aPrayerTeam10:30aCareTeam1:30pWmn’sFllshp6pBoyScouts7pLeadNight

138aLentBibleStdy9:30a Lent Bible Stdy 9:30aTOPS6pChristianFunNt6:30pAdultChoir7:30pHandBells

145pMobileFoodTrk6-7pCardioDrum6:30pLentBibleStudy

1510aCoffeeBreak

169-12Defib&CPRTraining(re-schdle)SpringAdopt-A-Highwaybegins

179&11aWorship10aSundaySchool10aLifeTreeCafé12pYoungatHeart7:30pAA&Al-Anon

185:45pTOPS6pGriefShare6-7pCardioDrum

19Newsletterarticlesdue9:30aPrayerTeam10:30aCareTeam2pKelseyRec6PBoyScouts6:30pUMWUnitMtg7pAdBoard

208aMen’sBibleStdy9:30aTOPS6pChristianFunNt6:30pAdultChoir7:30pHandBells

216-7pCardioDrum

2210aCoffeeBreak

232pWomen’sEventTrashtoTreasuresTea

249&11aWorship10aSundaySchool10aLifeTreeCafé7:30pAA&Al-Anon

25 5pStephenMnstry5:45pTOPS6pGriefShare6-7pCardioDrum7pCircleofFriends

269:30aPrayerTeam10:30aCareTeam1-4pRon(newdshbrdtrng-MtPls)6pBoyScouts

278aMen’sBibleStdy9:30aTOPS6pChristianFunNt6:30pAdultChoir7:30pHandBells

284pFreeFoodTruck6pCardioDrumSpringAdopt-A-HighwayEnds

2910aCoffeeBreak*UMWSpiritualGrowthRetreat-WesleyWoods

30*UMWSpiritualGrowthRetreat-WesleyWoods

Why Do Dogs Have So Many Friends?

Because they wag their tailsinstead of their tongues

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Trustee Minutes, March 8, 2016

Presents: D’Ann Fountain, Ann Larsen, Eugene Rentschler, Drew Molitor, Craig Grassley, Bonnie Reed, Pastor SueDrew opened meeting with prayer at 7:00

Church:- The defibrillator training is schedule for March 19, 2016 at 9:00.- Fees charged for the use of the church: Bonnie will check to see what other churches in the area charge. When thechurch is used for a funeral we will ask for a donation. The Boy Scouts are willing to help out with fund raising, anddoing yard work in exchange for the use of the church for their meetings.- Fund raising ideas: Pig roast with a car show is a possibility. Bonnie will talk to Lanny Vanderveen to see if he hasideas on a car show. Things we have done in the past - dinner comedy show, steak dinner, concerts were discussed.- Sealing of the parking lot: Will need to fund raise to cover the cost. Discussion on a sponsorship of parking spaces,125 spaces @ $75.00 each to raise the money for this project.- Church insurance: the premium has gone up $900. Will look in to other possibilitys for next year to make sure we aregetting the right coverage at the right price.- Pre School: Enrollment is still down. The installation of the playground equipment has been put on hold. They haveasked if locks can be installed on the class room doors. All were in agreement; Drew will look in to this.

Parsonage:- A new vacuum cleaner is needed. Motion made by Craig to go ahead and have one purchased, not to exceed$150.00. Second made by Gene, all in favor, motion carried. D’Ann will look into this project.- Spring cleaning: Need a date in April for this project at the church and the parsonage.

No further business meeting was adjourned at 8:20Pastor Sue said closing prayer.

Recording Secretary Bonnie Reed

The 2016 Adopt-A-Highway, a very worthwhile local mission, is scheduled for:April 16 - 28 July 16 - 28 Sept. 24 - Oct. 2.

Alger Frandsen has coordinated this project for 20 years, and while his health doesnot allow him to pick up anymore, he is willing to have the bags and vests ready forthe walk to begin at our home, and then report the pick up to the Michigan Dept. ofTransportation.Through the years this has been a very successful mission for New Life UMC. Many

friends have been made and 'stories told' on the walk, during the years past. We are proud of the signsalong the highway designating New life as participators. Along this two mile strip of M-46, approximately 30bags of trash have been picked up each year.Ron will have announcements in the bulletin, and a sign-up sheet on the'Connection Point' wall, for your convenience. As many of our faithful workersage, they find they are no longer able to continue to help. We hope you arewilling to volunteer to keep this program going.

page 7NewlifeUMCAdCouncil March15,2016

MissionStatement:

TomakedisciplesforJesusChristfortheTransformationoftheWorld:

Present:ChairmanPatCarr,PastorSueandMarkBabb,MelandLindaHouck,BillBesemer,MaryLouBotma,Joeand

DorisShaw,AndyHollanderandLindaandCindyAndersen.

Meetingwascalledtoorderat7:00PMbyChairmanPatCarr.PastorSueBabbopenedthemeetingwithprayer.

Secretary’sReportwasreviewedandwascorrectedtoread:Themen’sgroupmealatBellTowerforValentine’sDay

wasabreakfastnotdinner.BillBesemermovedtoacceptthecorrectedminuteswithMaryLouBotmaSecondingthe

motion.Motioncarried.

Treasurer’sReportwasgivenbyBillBesemerandacopyisonfile.

Thefinanceteamrecommendedthattheyouth’sbankaccountinMercantileBankbemovedtoIsabellaBankwithMissy

WilliamsandLindaHouckassigneesontheaccount.MelHouckmovedthatitbedoneandwassecondedbyMaryLou

Botma.Motioncarried.

PastorSueledthegroupwiththeinformationfromthebook“SingleBoardDevelopment”Chapter8.SomeItems

coveredwereChurchmanagement,whoisconsideredstaff,bettercommunications,andfulfillingthemission

statement.Nextmeetingshewillcoverchapter9.

Worship:MarkBabbinformedusthatHolyWeekissoonherewithMaundyThursdayservicehereat7pm,GoodFriday

serviceatSylvesterChurchat12noon,EasterSundaySonRiseServiceat7:15am,EasterBreakfast8:00amand9:00am

and11:00amregularservices.HereportedthattheWorshipteamwillbetalkingwithmanyfrombothservicesregarding

theirfeelingabouteachchurchservice.

Missions:MelHouckreportedthattheMissionteamhaspurchasedaTVandabluerayplayerandthatIthasbeenput

onaportablecartforusewhereeverinthechurch.

Hospitality/CareTeam:DorisShaw–Theyhavebeensendingcards,doinginhomevisitationandtheywouldlikemore

membersontheirteam.

SPRC:TheyarehavingtheirPaintingPartyforafundraiser.Theyhaveagoodnumbersignedupforthis.ItisthisFriday,

March18.

Trustees:Theyhavepurchasedanewvacuumcleanerfortheparsonageandareplanningafundraisertohelpre-

surfacetheparkinglotthissummer.Theyareconsideringhavingpeoplesponsoraparkingspottohelpwiththisaswell.

FamilyMinistryteamhavebeenbusydoingthepromotionsforthechickendinnerandtheup-comingpaintingparty.

UMW:MaryLouBotmareportedthatthewomenaregettingreadyfortheEasterbreakfastandencouragedpeopleto

signuptohelpprovide.TheyarealsocollectingitemstomakehealthkitsthatwillbetakentoAnnualConferencethis

June.TheywillgotothedistributioncentersforUMCOR.

Men’sFellowship:Billsharedthatthemen’sbreakfasthadasmallerturnoutthismonthbutwasenjoyedbythose

attending.ItwasattheBellTowerEstatesinLakeview.

AndyHollandersharedthattheSecondServiceRe-launchTeamwillbemeetingthisnextweekandtheyareinneedof

memberstohelpwiththis.

PastorSue:ShesharedthattheCardinalSingersfromRedBirdMissionSchoolwillbeperformingatMtPleasantFirst

ChurchApril21,2016at7PM.ShealsosharedthatonApril302016thereisaseminaronRadicalDiscipleMakingat

GreenvilleFirstUMC.Thecostis$75.Sheisplanningonattending.

PatCarrremindedusoftheCPR–AEDtrainingisthisSaturdayMarch19th.Healsoaskedifwehadanysecurity

concerns.ItwassuggestedthatwehavetheStatePoliceorsomeotherpersontoadviseusaboutthisissue.

MeetingwasadjournedandPastorSueBabbclosedwithprayer.

New Life United Methodist Church6584 W. Howard City-Edmore Rd.Six Lakes, MI 48886

989.352.7788newlifeumc6584@gmail.comwww.newlifeunitedmethodist.com

He gives rain on the earth andsends waters on the fields.

Job 5:10