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Romeo United Methodist Church Page 1
Reverend Trevor Herm, Pastor
Romeo United Methodist Church
Church Office: 586-752-9132 Church Fax: 586-752-0593
Anne Wilber, Church Secretary Cynthia Forsgren, Choir Director
Linda Schenburn, Christian Education Kari Reid, Treasurer
Ed LaLonde, Praise Band Hannah Engwall, Youth Director
October 2017
The GRAPEVINE is published monthly. The
intention is to communicate and promote the entire
program of the Romeo United Methodist Church
to members and friends. Your articles, comments
and suggestions are welcome. The editor reserves
the right to edit content and space as required.
Linda Eastman, Editor Phone: 586 281-6956 [email protected]
The Grapevine
RUMC Hayride and Bonfire October 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Rummage Sale October 20 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. October 21 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This Month’s Events
Halloween October 31
YAHA Fall Event October 26 at Noon
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Pastor’s Paragraphs
Our first few months in Romeo has been filled with many exciting events, Vacation Bible School, Simpson
Park camp meetings, Rally Day, Bible studies and many other opportunities to gather together as a church
and get to know each other better.
One of the new things we’ve started working on along with our newly elected Stewardship Committee is
Consecration Sunday which will be on Dec. 3rd
. Wayne Barrett from the Methodist Foundation in Grand
Rapids will be our guest speaker that day and that’s when we’ll make a pledge to the church for the coming
year. We give to the church in many ways but we depend on your financial pledge to make sure that the
many ministries of this church can continue.
Our theme for this year is “A Giving Heart.” We used that expression to kick off Rally Day and we thought
it was appropriate for our Stewardship campaign as well. Our heart is where God chooses to dwell because
that’s where we learn to love and care for one another. The important decisions in our lives start not in our
minds, which is where we make most of our decisions, but in our hearts. Love leads us to give. Love is
the church’s most effective means of connecting with the world, so as you consider what you have to offer
the church this year, let your heart be your guide.
Let’s let love move us forward as a church as we love the people and the community that we have the
privilege of serving.
And the next month we’ll offer up our thanks for your generosity and love.
Pastor Trevor
Many of us have accepted the “Parable of Talents Challenge” (based
on Matthew 25: 14-30) and are already thinking of creative ways to
grow the $5 seed money to benefit the Missions of the Church. To
assist those interested in multiplying their “five talents”, RUMC will be
setting up a booth in front of the church on Labor Day, Monday,
September 4th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Peach Festival parades will
bring many people right to our doorstep and the hope is that members
of our community will be thankful for the opportunity to purchase our
items. Those interested in donating items for sale or helping man the
tables should contact Linda Schenburn by Sunday, August 27th. The
challenge ends on October 15th, when we’ll return both principal and
profit to advance God’s work in a way that is pleasing to Him. May we
be worthy of hearing, “Well done, good and faithful servant!”
(Matthew 25:21 and 23).
SAVE YOUR SPARE CHANGE –
Noisy Offering October 15th
The Noisy Offering is used
to support the Compassion Youth in
Uganda sponsored by our RUMC
congregation. These young people
would not be able to go to school if
they did not receive financial support.
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OCTOBER VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE FELLOWSHIP TIME
1st Lisa and Dave Faris 8th Dona and Larry Beck, Helen and Ken Koss 15th Joyce and Barry Benham, Judy and Jim Larimer 22nd Zimmerman Family 29th Naomi Stasak, Marian Hevel, Mary Ann DeForest
USHERS SCHEDULE Traditional Service Contemporary Service
1st and 8th Janet Bauer – Lead, Ron Sebastian, Patricia Sebastian, Ed Buckner, Michael Kirtley, Xandrea Kirtley
Beth Theisen
15th and 22nd Becky Laseke – Lead, Derek Beaumont, John Weirs, Ginny Power Doug Posey
29th Craig Engwall – Lead, Judy Engwall, Hannah Engwall, Tom
Kuzminski Don Adkin
GREETERS
9:00 A.M. Service
1st Ann and Paul Heller 8th Claudia Royal, Susan Rhoads 15th Jeff and Mary McClay 22nd Dwight and Carol Wilson 29th Becky Laseke, Marian Hevel
VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS
Seasonal Flowers Mary Jo Hosler 586-337-2692 Baby Blanket Ministry Ilene Lock 586-752-3952 College Ministry Paula Groomes 586-752-4003 Fellowship Hour Becky Laseke 586-232-4997 Greeters Gayle Beitel 586-232-3388 Nursery Jen Lamb 586-255-5557 Sound Board Dave Beskin 586-781-8346 Ushers Craig Engwall 586-504-6655 Communion Marilyn Bracy 586-752-6964
COMMUNION STEWARDS
October 1 - Pews 9:00 a.m. Claudia Royal Mary Ann DeForest 11:00 a.m. Marty and Karen Rastigue Ron and Pat Sebastian
LITURGIST SCHEDULE
9:00 Service
1st Judy Howard 8th Theresa King 15th Tom King 22nd Linda Klusendorf 29th Bob Nicol 11:00 Service 1st Alex Stork 8th Steve Trenchemontagne 15th Ellen Dennis 22nd Laurie Lenard 29th Marty Rastigue
SOUND BOARD
1st Mischele Makhlouf 8th Claudia Royal 15th Mischele Makhlouf 22nd Laurie Bennett 29th Claudia Royal
ALTAR FLOWERS 1st Derek Beaumont 8th Sandy Edwards 15th Open 22nd Open 29th Open
NURSERY SCHEDULE
9:00 A.M. Service
1st Heather & Marty Wagester 8th Joyce Benham & Hayleigh Faris 15th Nancy Domke 22nd Linda Eastman & Mary Jo Hosler 29th Engwall Family 11:OO A.M. Service 1st Lamb Family 8th Louchrisa Smith 15th Dale and Jenny Teller
22nd Lamb Family
29th Louchrisa Smith
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RUMC October 2017 Calendar
Sun 1st
Communion Sunday
Genesis Bible Study Meal
Genesis Bible Study
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Mon 2nd Dust of the Rabbi Class 7:00 p.m.
Tue 3rd
Knitting Group Begins
Drive Thru Prayer
Men’s Bible Study
Staff Parish Committee Meeting
His Table Annual Meeting
1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Wed 4th Book of Romans Bible Study
Braided Rug Class
1:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Sat 7th Fellowship Hall in use
Sun 8th Genesis Bible Study Meal
Genesis Bible Study
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Mon 9th Dust of the Rabbi Class 7:00 p.m.
Tue 10th Drive Thru Prayer
Men’s Bible Study
4:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Wed 12th Book of Romans Bible Study
Braided Rug Class
1:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Sat 14th Romeo UMC Hayride and Bonfire
UMW District Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Sun 15th
Noisy Offering
Parable of Talents
Genesis Bible Study Meal
Genesis Bible Study
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Tue 17th
Worship Meeting
Drive Thru Prayer
Men’s Bible Study
10:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Wed 18th
Book of Romans Bible Study
Braided Rug Class
Rummage Sale Set-Up (with the 19th)
1:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Fri/Sat 20th/21st Rummage Sale 9:00 a.m.
Sun 22nd Genesis Bible Study Meal
Genesis Bible Study
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Mon 23rd Dust of the Rabbi Class
Fellowship Hall in Use in Evening
7:00 p.m.
Tue 24th Drive Thru Prayer
Men’s Bible Study
4:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Wed 25th Book of Romans Bible Study
Braided Rug Class
1:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Thur 26th YAHA Event 12:00 p.m.
Sun 29th Genesis Bible Study Meal
Genesis Bible Study
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Mon 30th Dust of the Rabbi Class 7:00 p.m.
Tue 31st
Halloween
Drive Thru Prayer
Men’s Bible Study
4:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Romeo United Methodist Church is
now registered at AmazonSmile.
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of eligible smile.amazon.com
purchases to the church.
Please sign up at:
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It only takes a minute to sign up and
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church.
Dear Church Family,
Thank you for the care packages and
gifts throughout my college career.
They seemed to come at the perfect
times to pick up my spirits.
God Bless, Clifford Theisen
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Weekly Meetings
Communion Sunday First Sunday of each month Traditional Service Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sanctuary Fellowship Time Sunday 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall Prayers for Church Sunday 10:15 a.m. Prayer Room 106 Contemporary Service Sunday 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Knitting Class Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Room 107 Drive Thru Prayer Tuesday 4:00 p.m. Church Parking Lot His Table Community Meal Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall Praise Band Practice Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Santa’s Workshop Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Life Skills Room Hand Bell Choir Practice Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Choir Room D.E.L.T.A. Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Youth Level Choir Practice Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Choir Room Turning Point Office Thursday 9:30 a.m. Room 106
CRAFTERS WANTED
RUMC’s 11th annual Christmas Craft Bazaar
Saturday, November 18, 9am to 4pm (Friday eve
setup available)
Table fee: $30 Call Becky Laseke 586/337-1361 to
register.
Hayride and Bonfire at
VanHoutte's Farm
14381 33 Mile Rd., Romeo
Saturday, October 14
6:30 p.m.
Hot Cider Donuts
Look for a sign-up sheet in the
Church east entrance hall.
Saturday, October 14, 6:00
p.m.
At VanHoutte Farm
More details to follow!
SHOP WITH SCRIP
We are beginning a new fundraising program called "Great Lakes
Scrip." Great Lakes Scrip sells gift certificates (and gift cards)
from over 300 retailers to non-profit agencies, such as churches
and schools, at a discount. For instance, if you order a $25
Speedway gift card, your card is worth $25, but Romeo UMC
receives a 4% rebate ($1.00), a $25 Walgreen gift card gives us a
rebate of 5% ($1.25), a $10 Arby's gift card gives us a rebate of
$8% ($.80). If we all order Scrip for places you already shop at,
think of how much money our church can earn in a year! Our
first order will be taken on Sunday, October 1st, and you will
receive your gift cards the following Sunday. Just give your
order form to Carol Herm on October 1st, along with payment
(checks made out to Romeo UMC). We will take orders every
other Sunday. Order forms are available in the lobby. You can
see all retailers that offer Scrip by going
to www.shopwithscrip.com. All proceeds will be used to help us
pay our share of the ministries of the United Methodist
Church. See the display in the lobby, or see Carol Herm if you
have any questions.
Carol Herm
Scrip Coordinator
Rally Day 2017 was different and a huge success.
The day was a good opportunity to learn what is
going on at RUMC, to have fellowship and enjoy hot
dogs and ice cream. Thank you to everyone who
contributed and helped to make this a wonderful
day. The weather was perfect – God blessed us with
a beautiful day.
Rally Day 2017
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Financial Snapshot of the Operating Fund
as of 8/31/17
Actual Budget Difference
Income $233,907 $249,672 $-15,765
Expenses 245,960 249,672 -3,712
Deficit -12,053 0 -12,053
Unpaid Apportionments $17,233
Your church needs your financial support!!
** Your church needs your Financial Support!
Finance Committee
DRESSES AND SHORTS FOR HAITI
In July Sharon and Tom Snively, missionaries that spoke on Mission Sunday, delivered 408 items donated by RUMC to the Northwest Christian Haiti Mission. Part of the donation was 50 dresses and 30 pairs of shorts made by the ladies of UMW. There are pictures posted in Fellowship Hall of some of the children wearing the items we donated. We plan to continue this mission project. If you would like to be a part of this mission project please join us. If you are not a sewer don’t fret, there are other tasks that you can help with. Refreshments are always served, we are Methodists after all. Donations of fabric, bias tape, eyelet, buttons, etc. are always welcome. Please drop your donations in the box outside the church office. These items will be delivered in February when Tom and Sharon return to Haiti. If you have any questions please contact the church office.
“MUSIC HATH CHARMS TO SOOTHE THE SAVAGE BREAST, TO SOFTEN ROCKS, OR BEND THE KNOTTED OAK”-William
Congreve 1697
When Congreve wrote this, he was obviously speaking of our organist/ choir director/music director/handbell director,
Cynthia Forsgren. Cynthia began taking organ lessons at the age of 7 but her more formal organ lessons began at the
age of 12. At the age of 13 Cynthia decided her life’s goal was to play the organ in a church environment. She was 14
when she got her first paying job as an organist in a church. Now, some 30 years later she is still passionate about her
work.
While most high school age students might pick a school to attend based on their friends, educational rating or even the
school’s athletic success, Cynthia went to Marine City High School. Why? She went because there was a church in the
city which had an 1861 E&GG Hook Tracker Action Pipe Organ. It was the only organ of this type west of the Allegheny
Mountains at the time. (Google this organ sometime it’s a fascinating story.) She attended Oberlin College in Ohio for
one year and completed her musical education at the University of Michigan. During her college years she was invited
to go to England and attend the Royal School of Church Music to study choral music which she described as an amazing,
uplifting experience.
Cynthia was pleased to tell me she absolutely loves being here. She said she feels so appreciated because people are
always telling her how wonderful she sounds when she plays. As a congregation, we are very lucky to have her and
appreciate all that she does for us. It is always wonderful to walk in to the sanctuary and hear her play. My breast is
soothed, my heart softened and my mind being bent as I prepare to worship God.
SPRC
THANK YOU TO BARRY BENHAM
Thank you Barry for always pitching in and helping out. You are ready to do whatever needs to be done. Your time and generosity are very much appreciated.
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RUMC's Fall Rummage Sale is almost here!
We Need Your Things....clean and in good condition. (Donation receipts upon request)
The Drop Off Schedule Will Be As follows:
Sunday 10/15/17 9am - 12pm Pie Room Monday 10/16/17 9am - 12pm Pie Room Tuesday 10/17/17 9am - 12pm Pie Room Wednesday 10/18/17 9am - 7pm Fellowship Hall Thursday 10/19/17 9am - 3pm Fellowship Hall
*You Can Help Us Out By:
Please mark sizes on Linens with masking tape when tag is worn or missing.
Separate men, women, & children's clothing to speed up sorting process.
Tape all items with multiple pieces together.
If sending in designer or collectable items, please mark attn: Special
We cannot accept donations after 3p. Thursday 10/19/17 Thank You for your cooperation.
We Need Your Time....before, during and after the sale. The Volunteer Schedule Will Be As follows:
Wednesday 10/18/17 Start sorting & pricing 9am - 5pm Lunch and Fellowship starting at 12pm Thursday 10/19/17 Sorting, pricing & final prep. 9am - 5pm Lunch and Fellowship starting at 12pm Friday 10/20/17 Sale Begins 9am - 5pm Lunch starting at 12pm Saturday 10/21/17 Bag Day - Breaks as needed 10am-2pm Sale Ends - Clean-Up Begins 2pm - Till Done
Wednesday & Thursday Volunteers:
Bring a bag lunch. Beverages, snacks and desserts will be provided.
Friday & Saturday Volunteers:
Lunch will be provided. *Look for more info in the upcoming weeks in the church bulletin and will also be posted
outside fellowship hall near the church office.
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HARVEST OF PRAISE CHOIR CONCERT
A Free Community Concert of Worship and Praise to
support Samaritan House.
Featuring St. John Lutheran Church choir, Romeo United Methodist Church choir, as well as other area
church choirs.
Sunday, October 22 at 3:00 P.M.
St. John Lutheran Church 246 Benjamin Street Romeo, MI
Free will offering for Samaritan House
Please bring a can of food
Apportionment Fundraiser! Dear Church Family, Our Odyssey Children want to help to contribute towards apportionments! We need your help to enable them to learn leadership and stewardship skills! The children are now collecting recyclable cans and bottles. We need yours! Please leave them in the box in the lobby. The children will keep a visual chart and report each week as to our goal! In addition, they will have God’s Bountiful Harvest in the lobby which includes vegetables, flowers, and herbs. These are available for you to take home for a small donation. There are also jars of yummy 3 Berry Jam to add to the goal! With God’s grace and your help, imagine the potential! Linda Schenburn, Christian Education Director
Make a Bowl at Starkweather Clay Studio!
**So far, 135 bowls have been made for this event!
Operation Christmas Child Hello Church Family!!! It is hard to believe that it is time to be thinking about Samaritan’s Purse Christmas boxes. We have been doing this ministry for several years and I always appreciate how you step up and help. We will be filling shoeboxes (remember just normal size NOT boot boxes) with small toys, school supplies, hygiene items. I will have the brochures with all the information you need available at church. Some of the items accepted in the past have changed so be sure and read the directions. Our dedication day for the boxes will be Sunday, November 12th. More info will be made available during Sunday morning announcements. Thanks again for supporting children who never receive a Christmas gift. More important though is the spreading of the gospel these boxes bring and the GOOD News of Jesus Christ!!!! For more information call Linda Klusendorf 586-749-6170 (web site: samaritanspurse.org/occ)
Still time to make your bowl!! All are welcome!
Contact them at 586-752-6013
or [email protected] to arrange a
time to create a bowl. The cost to make each
bowl is $3. The bowls will be sold beginning on
October 13th for a minimum $5
donation. Proceeds benefit His Table
Community Meal!
Don’t forget to attend the 3rd Annual Art
& Wine Walk on October 13th at 6 to 9
p.m. and bid on your favorite bowl(s).
Dear Church Family,
Thank you all for your prayers as my mom has been slowly recovering from illness, with several setbacks. A special thank you to Pastor Trevor and Carol Herm for their visits and prayers, these have been a great comfort to us both.
God Bless, Linda and Mary Eastman
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1st Bill Cate Greg Dixon 2nd Tim Dillon 3rd Matthew Zimmerman 5th Dolores Welch Abigail Sevener 7th Judy Larimer 9th Sarah Bart 13th Naomi Stasak Judi VanHoutte 16th Shelley Rosso 17th Gregory Hill Jacob Nicol
18th Judy Engwall Mischele Makhlouf Elizabeth Sova 19th Mary Jo Hosler 22nd Cora Welch Stanley Israel 23rd Jim Larimer Brian Rosso Jen Lamb 24th William Carroll Claudia Royal 25th Alison Dixon
YAHA's (Young at Heart Adults - 55+)
Fall , , and
Fellowship Hall
Potluck (sloppy joes, drinks, table service provided)
Fellowship Games
Please sign up and join the fun!!!
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Needs
Chicken Broth Yams
Dream Whip Stuffing Mix
Boxed Potatoes Evaporated Milk
Pumpkin Gravy
Cranberry Sauce Fruit
Pie Crust Mix Flour
Vegetables Sugar
Cooking Oil
Please have your Thanksgiving donations
in early, food basket distributions begin
November 14th
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Romeo United Methodist Trustees
What do you think of when you hear the words “Trustee or The Trustees”? Does it bring up the thought of “Oh ya those
people are the custodians for the church, they fix stuff that is damaged or broken”. To a point, that view is somewhat
accurate in that the trustees ultimately are responsible to see that the Church’s facilities are safe, secure and being
utilized in the interests of the United Methodist Church..
But let’s be clear here, the Trustees are not the Church’s janitors or the local “fix it people”. Frankly, that belongs to you,
all of us, the congregation. Is that not a part of what we pledged (to serve) when joining RUMC. The Trustee’s
responsibilities are to identify building needs, assure they are adequately met by either purchasing the required service
or organizing the congregation to fix the problem. The Trustees as well see that all Church, State and Federal rules are
followed for pledged financial endowment investments and usage as well as safety, building cleanliness and integrity,
day to day maintenance whether it be lawn care, snow removal, garbage pick-up or building heating and cooling needs.
Why do I write this? Obviously for communication purposes. With so many Church activities progressing throughout the
year, the day to day trustee activities often get over looked.
Let me share just a few:
1) The “Life Skill Center” (Old nursey/pie room) has new shelving thanks to Becky and Lafayette as well as a
new fan and lights.
2) Repainting is underway in the “Resource Room” thanks to Julie.
3) Lightbulbs are replaced as soon as a need is identified thanks to Bob.
4) The parsonage was power washed prior to the new pastor moving in thanks to Grant.
5) Broken chairs have been repaired thanks to Lou.
6) Misc. safety issues identified by outside mandated inspections are completed or scheduled for repair
(Kitchen lighting & fire alarm citations, basement sprinkler system citations and missing fire extinguishers replaced)
along with a myriad of signage and the like. Mainly thanks to Julie.
Beyond the above mundane issues the Trustees have revised the existing “Building Usage” form to identify the costs
associated with usage of the building and are working with the Wedding committee and Funeral committee to maintain
all the form requirements and clarify all costs in using the building whether a member or non-member. This is being
done to eliminate any further misunderstandings of “who has to pay what and how much”. There is flexibility in that the
Trustee Chair can waive building usage costs for nonprofit organizations or in special circumstances at his or her
discretion.
The trustees have further identified some significant Church, Methodist House and Parsonage building issues, some we
the Congregation could do if we are committed to it, some are beyond our skill levels and will require outsourcing with
significant cost. Some are as simple as scrape and paint, clean the gutters and other general maintenance. Others
require lift equipment and professionals to reach the problem areas. Further communications on these issues will be
coming in the future.
Thanks for your attention, Larry Back Trustee chair
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R.U.M.C. Christian Education Annual Church Conference Report Fall 2017 Christian Education Director Linda Schenburn Christian Education Team Shelly & Brian Rosso, Laura Salsido, Tom, Joey and Chrissy Weeks, Dr. Naomi Stasak, Dory Hill, Beth & Heidi
Theisen, Linda & David Schenburn, Sandy Edwards, Nathan Bartholomew, Laura Zaiglin, Jen Lamb Attendance Anne Wilber, Sandy Edwards, Gwen Beskin Baby Blanket Ministry Ilene Lock (Coordinator), Linda Zimmerman, Dr. Naomi Stasak, Mary Jane Johnson Bible Presentations Linda Schenburn Young Children’s Bible Book Presentations: Linda Schenburn Children’s Mission Linda Schenburn, Shut ins, Apportionments! SonSet Radio, Samaritan House, Compassion Children Samaritan House Mary Jo Hosler, Nita Glover (Coordinators) Computer Lab Mark McBride, Reverend Murphy Ehlers, Tom Weeks, Matt and Paton Zimmerman, Linda & Dave Schenburn, Dory Hill, Beth Sova Graduation Interviews Linda Schenburn Newsletter Linda Schenburn, Linda Eastman Nursery Coordinator Jen Lamb Odyssey Linda Schenburn (Coordinator), Tom, Joey, and Chrissy Weeks, Dory Hill, Beth and Heidi Theisen Laura, Serena, and
Audrey Salsido, Alex Stork, Shelly & Brian Rosso, Jacob Kirtley, Sidney McClay, Brooke Howie-Wade, Nathan Bartholomew.
Prayer Ministry Linda Klusendorf, Claudia Royal Web Master Anne Wilber Teacher Appreciation Linda Schenburn Audio Visual Tech Team Dave Beskin, Gwen Beskin Vacation Bible School Comm. Linda Schenburn, Sandy Edwards, Mary Jo Hosler, Anne Wilber, Rachel Adams, Carol Herm,
Mary Jane Johnson, Trey Johnson, Lynda Adkins, Cynthia Forsgren, Bev Kuzminski, Nathan Bartholomew, Heather Wagester, David Schenburn,
Vacation Bible School Team Aiden Klusendorf, Sandy Edwards, Mary Jo Hosler, Bev Kuzminski, Nathan Bartholomew, David Schenburn, Nancy Garrner, Kaitlyn Garrner, Craig Stevenson, Linda Eastman, Kate Edwards, Linda Klusendorf, Jack Kinney, Nita Glover, Chris Bridges, Alex Stork, Joey Weeks, Chrissy Weeks, Laura Forsgren, Sue Rhoads, Laura Zaiglin, Emily Smith, Annabelle Edwards, Heather Wagester, Griffin Wagester, Debra Sawdey, Gwen Beskin, Pastor Trevor Herm, Carol Herm, Jenny Teller, Judy Engwall, Joy Stevenson, Brooke Howie-Wade, Mary Jane Johnson, Trey Johnson, Shelly Rosso, Rachel Adams, Beth Sova, Danielle Castillo, Sarah Castillo, Connie Brown, Hannah Engwall, Anne Wilber, Sue Coker, Cynthia Forsgren, Dr. Naomi Stasak, Lynda Adkins, Dave Beskin, Ian Gibb, Arvid and Lorraine Martin, Marisa Cohen.
Brown Bag Bash Hannah Engwall- MSU College Intern VBS Slide Show/Photographer Hannah Engwall Event Photographers Kate Edwards (VBS), Mary Jo Hosler, Laura Zaiglin, Judy Engwall Special Projects Staff Lisa Evola (Tote Bags, T-Shirts, Bible Book Bags, Baby Embroidery) Children’s Sermon Odyssey Leadership Projects Sandy Edwards Adult Bible Study Kenn Koss, Pastor John Bailey, Amanda Stork, Marty and Karen Rastigue, Steve and Nancy Domke Odyssey Children’ Choir Nathan Bartholomew Dir. & Cynthia Forsgren Organist Church History Nancy Domke (Chair) Steve Domke, Ilene Lock (Historian) Dr. Stasak, Sandy Edwards, Marilyn Welser, Jim Welser, David & Linda Schenburn, Laf & Joy Robeson Connectors Ministry Planning Team
David Schenburn (Coordinator), Becky Laseke, Dr. Naomi Stasak, Mary Jo Hosler, Anne Wilber, Sandy Edwards, Linda Schenburn
His Life Skills Classes Linda Schenburn (Coor.)Dr. Naomi Stasak, Kathy Loba, Marion Hevel, Anne Wilber, Linda Zimmerman, Mark McBride, David Schenburn, Craig Engwall, Joann Higby, Beth Sova, Paton Zimmerman, Matt Zimmerman, Peter & Sally Orlando, Mrs Bobbie Parks, Mary Jo Hosler
Original Dramas Laura Zaiglin, Rachel Adams, Heather Wagester, Nathan Bartholomew, Shelly Rosso, Brian Rosso, Dr Naomi Stasak, Linda & David Schenburn. Sandy Edwards. Rally Day Team Kenn Koss, Linda Schenburn ,David Schenburn, Mary Jo Hosler, Dr. Stasak, Barry Benham, Nathan Bartholomew,
Shelly Rosso, Nancy Domke, Mischele Makhlouf, Anne Wilber
Compassion Children Loose Noisy Change Mary McClay, Kay Nicholson Coor., Sharon Burnette, Dory Hill, Linda Schenburn Safe Sanctuary Committee Linda Schenburn, Anne Wilber, Nora Barker (Blue Water District Christian ED.Consultant) Peach Festival Parade Planning Team:
Dave and Laura Zaiglin, Linda Schenburn, David Schenburn, Linda Eastman, Rachel Adams, Anne Wilber Simpson Park/ Starkweather Home & Garden Mission and Outreach Dave Schenburn, Steve Domke, Nancy Domke, Linda Schenburn, Dr. Naomi Stasak , Sandy Edwards, Lorraine Martin Respectively Submitted by: Linda Schenburn, September 11, 2017 9-24-17*
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The Peach Festival Children’s Parade was a lot of fun!
September 4, 2017
Everyone wore their VBS Hero capes and masks and said the Hero Pledge with Linda Klusendorf, as members of the
Super hero Team! Discover your strength in God! “Do good, seek peace, and go after it! “ Inspired from this year’s
VBS theme Hero Central. All the participating children will all be receiving a parade ribbon and a RUMC leadership
certificate from our church.
You can count on me to walk / ride in the Children Parade:
Cash Purdy Xavier Hosler Cate Zimmerman
Craig Stevenson Mary Jo Hosler Juliette Zimmerman
Eddie Zaglin Linda Klusendorf Melissa Zimmerman
Laura Zaglin Joe Roccosta Cate Zimmerman
Dave Zaglin Julia Roccosta Aubrey Zimmerman
Joseph Zaiglin Zoe Hosler Amira Adams
Rachel Adams Linda Zimmerman Pastor Trevor Herm
Audrey Klusendorf Emily Klusendorf Declan Klusendorf
Kim Lamb Spencer Lamb Corinne Lamb
Evan Lamb Brian Rosso Shelly Rosso
Andrew Rosso Audrey Rosso Linda Eastman
Dr. Naomi Stasak David Schenburn Linda Schenburn
Liam G. (Eddie’s friend) Driver Diane Rang Trolley Facilitator: Jo Ann Urban
Special thanks to The Parade Planning Team: Dave and Laura Zaglin,
David Schenburn, Linda Eastman, Rachel Adams, Dr. Naomi Stasak.
A special thanks to Linda Eastman, Rachel Adams, Laura Zaglin for their creative contributions, decorating the
trolley. Laura Zaglin was our official Photographer.
Respectively submitted: Linda Schenburn
On the Radio
Did you know that WMUZ 103.5 FM plays Praise and Worship music from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Sunday? Check it out!
Also, Smile FM 91.5 plays contemporary Christian Music all day, every day and it’s commercial free!!
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Christian Education Rally Day Update
Dear Church family,
Congratulations on helping make our intergenerational Rally Day, a great success. Without the support of many
volunteers, this church wide event would not have been possible. This Fall event encouraged all ages to come and
check out the wide variety of programs RUMC has to offer. We continue to hear rave reviews about our Sunday,
September 10, 2017 program and hope that all volunteers and organizers know how much they were appreciated.
The following individuals were asked to present on behalf of Christian Education:
Barry Benham brought his Corvette, and shared his story.
Dr. Naomi Stasak brought her Cadillac and shared her story. In both cases the purpose was for all of us to
get to know each other and build relationships as we grow in our faith journeys.
Nathan Bartholomew and his son Luke Bartholomew set up and ran the games.
Kenn Koss was available to share information on our adult Bible study options for fall.
Mary Ann Deforest and Helen Koss brought their braided rugs recently made in one our Life Skill Classes.
Nancy Domke, framed and shared our church award that she accepted on behalf our entire church and had
information regarding our church History Committee.
Mary Jo Hosler made an arrangement for a bouncy house and duck pond to be provided free of charge.
James Routheaux, Manager of Wendy’s in Romeo, through Mary Jo’s efforts, delivered the games and
brought volunteers, Chris Smiles and Mary Meisner to run both events during our program and donated
prizes for each.
Photos provided by Judy Engwall and Pastor Trevor Herm.
Submitted by: Linda Schenburn
Director of Christian Education, Fall 2017
