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Dr. John Bailey, 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 Grant Groomes, Youth Director

April 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

Good Friday Service April 14 – 7:00 p.m.

Fish Fry April 7 – 4:30 p.m.

This Month’s Events

Maundy Thursday Service April 13 – 7:00 p.m.

Easter April 16

Palm Sunday April 9


Many people ask, what happened during the last week of Jesus’ life. Here is what we know:

On Monday Jesus Cleansed the Temple. Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all

who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the

benches of those selling doves. “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be called a

house of prayer,’ but you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’”

Tuesday He cursed a fig tree. Jesus was hungry and seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up

to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit

again!” Immediately the tree withered. He also debated with the priests and elders of the

Sanhedrin. Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and

the elders of the people came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they

asked. “And who gave you this authority?” Jesus replied, “I will also ask you one question. If

you answer me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. John’s baptism—

where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or of human origin?” They discussed it among

themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Then why didn’t you believe

him?’ But if we say, ‘Of human origin’—we are afraid of the people, for they all hold that

John was a prophet.” So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.” Then he said, “Neither will I

tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

Wednesday Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus: One of the twelve disciples—the one named Judas

Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, “What will you give me if I betray Jesus to

you?” They counted out thirty silver coins and gave them to him. From then on Judas was

looking for a good chance to hand Jesus over to them.

Thursday the Disciples prepare the Upper Room. The disciples came to Jesus and asked,

“Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” He replied, “Go

into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am

going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.’” So the disciples did as

Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

They shared The Last Supper and while they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Continued

Pastor’s Paragraphs


Missions Sunday is May 21! There will be a

display of current and future mission

opportunities and a Silent Auction! Watch

for more details!

Pastor’s Paragraphs – Continued

Jesus Prays in the garden. Jesus went with the disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he

said to his them, “Sit here, while I go and pray.” And taking with him Peter and the two sons of

Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed

with sorrow, even to death; remain here, and keep watch.” And going a little farther he fell on

his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless,

not as I will, but as you will.” And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he

said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray that you may not

enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Again, for the second

time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be

done.” And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. So, leaving them

again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again. Then he came

to the disciples and said to them, “the hour is at hand, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands

of sinners.”

Friday Shortly after midnight Jesus was arrested. There was a trial before the Jewish leaders, and

teachers of the law at the High Priest’s residence. The disciples flee, Judas commits suicide, the

rooster crows. The Jewish leaders took Jesus before Pilate at his headquarters asking that Jesus

be put to death. Pilate sends Jesus to Herod, Herod sends Jesus back to Pilate where he was

beaten and sentenced to be crucified. Jesus was buried just before sundown.

Saturday The Roman guards kept watch at the tomb where Jesus was laid.

Sunday God raised Jesus from the dead, HALLELUJAH!!!!

Pastor Bailey

The Rev. Faith Fowler, executive director of Cass Community Social Services of Detroit, will be the keynote speaker at the 36th Annual Rochester area Prayer Breakfast 7-9 a.m. on May 4th at Oakland University Sports O’Rena. The Prayer Breakfast is an annual event held in recognition of National Day of Prayer. Rev. Fowler is also pastor of the Cass Community United Methodist Church. If you would like to attend this breakfast please contact Becky Laseke. Ticket price is $25.

Prayer Breakfast

Membership classes will be April 17, 24, May

2, and 9. Please contact the office to register.

586 752-9132


APRIL VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE FELLOWSHIP TIME

2nd Karen Bailey, Laurie Bennett, Sandy Edwards 9th Cliff and Leah Gilbert, Mischele Makhlouf 16th Dona and Larry Bak, Becky Laseke 23rd Choir 30th Lisa and Dave Faris

USHERS SCHEDULE Traditional Service Contemporary Service

2nd and 9th Craig Engwall – Lead, Judy Engwall, Hannah Engwall, Jack Engwall, Tom Weeks, Linda Eastman

Dory Hill

16th and 23rd Janet Bauer – Lead, Derek Beaumont, Paul Heller, Ann Heller Brian Rosso

30th Craig Engwall – Lead, Judy Engwall, Ron and Pat Sebastian Jeff Groomes

GREETERS

9:00 A.M. Service

2nd Jim and Judy Larimer 9th John and Sue Wiers 16th Ann abd Paul Heller 23rd Dave ad Lisa Faris 30th Ned and Judy Howard

11:OO A.M. Service

2nd Pat Sebastian 9th Don and Lynda Adkin 16th Pat Sebastian 23rd Joyce and Barry Benham 30th Don and Lynda Adkin

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

April 2 - Pews 9:00 a.m. Claudia Royal Joyce Benham 11:00 a.m. Marty & Karen Rastigue Youth Group April 13 – Maudy Thursday -Altar 7:00 p.m. Marilyn Bracy Becky Laseke

NURSERY SCHEDULE

9:OO A.M. Service

2nd Faris Family 9th Kirtley Family 16th Easter - Open 23rd McClay Family 30th

Ginny Powers

11:OO A.M. Service

2nd Dale & Jenny Teller 9th Louchrisa Smith 16th Easter - Open 23rd Lamb Family 30th Dale & Jenny Teller

SOUND BOARD

2nd Mischele Makhlouf 9th Claudia Royal 16th Laurie Bennett

23rd Dave Beskin 30th

Mischele Makhlouf

ALTAR FLOWERS

2nd Open 9th Open 16th Kathy Loba

23rd Open

30th Open


RUMC April 2017 Calendar

Sun 2nd

Communion Sunday

Church Conference Meting

Confirmation Class at Utica UMC

10:00 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

Mon 3rd Bread Class 7:00 p.m.

Tue 4th

His Table Community Meal

Staff Parish Committee Meeting

Missions Meeting

5:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Fri 7th Fish Fry #5 4:30 p.m.

Sun 9th Palm Sunday

Confirmation Class at Utica UMC

2:30 p.m.

Mon 10th Quilt Class 7:00 p.m.

Tue 11th His Table Community Meal

VCI Home Meeting

5:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Thur 13th Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 p.m.

Fri 14th Good Friday Service 7:00 p.m.

Sun 16th Easter Services 9:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

Mon 17th Membership Class

Quilt Class

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Tue 21st His Table Community Meal 5:30 p.m.

Thur 20th

Finance Meeting

Church Council Meeting

Upholstery Class

5:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Mon 24th

Haiti Dress Workshop

Membership Class

Quilt Class

10:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Tue 25th

His Table Community Meal

Vericomposting Class

Symphonia Chorale Dress Rehearsal

5:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Thur 27th Trustees Meeting

Upholstery Class

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Sat 29th Symphonia Chorale Concert 7:30 p.m.

Sun 30th Confirmation Class at Romeo UMC 2:30 p.m.

LITERIGIST SCHEDULE

9:00 Service

2nd Craig Engwall 9th Ned Grant

16th Bob Nicol 23rd Julie Nicol 30th Ann Heller 11:00 Service 2nd Karen Bailey 9th Ellen Dennis 16th Grant Groomes 23rd Laurie Lenard 30th Marty Rastigue

WE NEED YOUR HELP!! If you enjoy a cup of coffee and a treat during Fellowship Hour, we need your help. I try to schedule 3 people per Sunday not more than twice a year. If we had enough volunteers so that each volunteer worked only two Sundays during the 52 Sundays of the year, we would need 78 volunteers. My current volunteer list is 50, which means everyone could get scheduled up to 3 times during the year (or some Sundays there would be no Fellowship). Please consider volunteering to help. All it takes is getting to church a little early to prepare coffee and set up. Treats and punch supplies are provided, or you can bring you own. If you would like to help with this wonderful ministry please contact the church office or Becky at 586-337-1361.


Weekly Meetings

Kitting Class Tuesday 1;30 p.m. Room 107 His Table Community Meal Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall Praise Band Practice Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Santa’s Workshop Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Art Room GAMMA (6th – 8th Grades) Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Bell Choir Practice Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Choir Practice Wednesday 7:30 p.m. DELTA (9th – 12th Grades) Thursday 7:00p.m. 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 SIGMA/Young Adult Group Sunday 7:00 p.m. Methodist House

Financial Snapshot of the Operating Fund

as of 2/28/17

Actual Budget Difference

Income $56,178 $66,172 $-9,994

Expenses 64,700 66,172 1,472

Deficit -8,522 0 -8,522

Unpaid Apportionments $6,253

** Your church needs your Financial Support!

The youth (D.E.L.T.A.) will be going to the

Kalahari Water Resort in Sandusky Ohio on April

28-30th. The resort features a water park that has

many water slides and other activities such as an

arcade and mini golf. We will also be diving into a

mini lesson series during their stay there.

Finance Committee

Please Note! There will be a special Church

Conference Meeting on Sunday, April 2 at 10 a.m. to vote regarding

the modification of our RUMC Extension Fund mortgage loan.

Caring from Within

The friends and family of RUMC

pray God’s peace be with Craig

Stevenson and family. Craig’s

brother, Joe Stevenson passed away

on March 5, 2017. You are in our

prayers.


Income tax preparation

Beginning January 28 and continue through April 15.

Samaritan House, in cooperation with Accounting Aid

Society and VITA, will offer both Federal and Michigan

State Income Tax preparation to individuals with a gross

income of $35,000 or less and families with a gross

income of $54,000 or less.

This is a free program, and appointments are necessary.

Please call 586-366-9956 to schedule an appointment.

Bagels are back!

The first Sunday of every month orders will be

taken. The second Sunday of the month bagels will

be delivered. Don’t worry if you miss the bagel

order; we will always have extra bagels available

for sale! All proceeds will go to the New Sound

System!

Samaritan House is preparing for the annual Easter Dinner food drive. This program provides Samaritan House clients with the means to make Easter dinner by providing an Easter egg dye kit, a dozen

fresh eggs, and a $15 gift certificate to purchase an Easter ham. Last year they distributed 200 dinner baskets and expect the number to increase this year. They are in need of $15 Gift Cards for Sheena’s, Kroger, or Meijer. Please drop off or mail the gift cards to Samaritan House not later than April 4. Samaritan House is located at 62324 Van Dyke (between 28 & 29 Mile Roads) in Washington Twp. and are open Tuesday and Wednesday 10 – 6 and Friday 10 – 4.

Easter Food Drive

Save the Date!

Save the date for Samaritan House Fourth Annual

Fashion, Flowers and Food Fete!

July 11 at Tapper Gardens

For more information, contact (586) 336-9956

or [email protected]

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1st James Lindsay Brandy Ullom Daniel Jones Scott Hodgin Brian Rankin 2nd Kim Yonkos Lauren Furney 3rd Craig Engwall 5th Zachary Raccosta 7th Grant Groomes Andrew Rosso 8th Sharon Burnette Serena Salsido 9th David Krawchuk 10th Vickie Posey Austin Faris 11th Bobbie Lentz Curt Rienas

13th Rose Pringle Cheryl Wood 14th Alexandra Royal 15th Ellen Dennis John Obrecht 18th Daniel Tsukamoto Sharon Ward 19th Kelly Jones Aubrey Zimmerman 24th Linda Klusendorf 25th Christina Muir-Murphy Sidney McClay 26th Julia Raccosta 28th Linda Beck 29th Jim Couture 30th Eric Chesnick

YOU’RE INVITED

TO A SHOWER FOR TURNING POINT

Date: Saturday. April 22, 2017

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Where: Fellowship Hall

The congregation is invited to attend a shower hosted by UMW to honor

Turning Point. A salad luncheon will be served.

Following the shower, UMW will hold its quarterly meeting. The program for

the meeting is entitled “Be Just. Be Green.”

If you are unable to attend the shower but would like to share this ministry,

please visit the Turning Point registry at Target. We have registered for a

variety of items that are needed by Turning Point.

Please sign up in Fellowship Hall if you plan to attend.

Any questions please call Becky at 586-337-1361 or Sandy at 810-673-3120.


Spring is just around the corner and so is "The RUMC Spring Rummage Sale." The proceeds from this fundraiser support Local, National and International Christian Missions.

The schedule will be as follows: Tuesday May 9th, .......... Set up tables and racks in fellowship hall (7p). Wednesday May10th,..... Start sorting and pricing (9a-5p). Thursday May 11th,........ Sorting, pricing and final prep. (9a-5p). Friday May 12th,............. Sale Begins (9a-5p) Saturday May 13th,........ Bag Day (9a-12p) Saturday May 13th,........ Clean Up (12p) Ways you can help:

We need a good crew of volunteers before, during and after the sale to ensure its success. New members are especially invited to come join us and be a part of this annual event.

We need your clean and in good working condition donations. Due to recycling restrictions, we can no longer take certain items. Please call me if you are unsure about a donation. A complete list will be posted.

We need help getting the word out. Flyers will be made available to post. Please consider taking a few and placing them out in the community. How about using your social media to announce our sale. This will help us reach a larger group of people and keep advertising costs low.

I am going to be forming a rummage sale committee lead by myself. This would be a core group that would meet a few times a year to help make decisions, share ideas and ways to improve upon our sale. If you think this something you would like to be a part of, let me know.

If you need to make arrangements to have something picked up, dropped off or have further questions please contact Pat Sebastian (248) 798-6729. Updates will be announced in the Church Bulletin as well.

UMW TURNING POINT SHOWER - April 22, 2017 Registry Information

To view the registry for Turning Point go to Target.com click on registries, then click on Advanced Search and when it comes up under “Organization name” enter Turning Point and under type of registry click on charity.

Please remember that the items on the registry are suggestions from Turning Point. You do not have to shop at Target, you can purchase items wherever you choose. Gift cards are also needed. Please see the list below:

Joann Fabrics/Michaels CVS/Rite Aid/Walgreens Payless Shoes Meijer/Kroger Pizza and sub shops Home Depot/Lowes/Sears

Gordon Food Service AMC/MJR Theatres Prepaid Cell phone minutes Costco/Sam’s Club Wal-Mart/Target Staples/Office Depot Gas cards All members of the congregation are welcome to attend the shower or to donate. If you have any questions please contact Becky Laseke at 586-337-1361 or Shelley Rosso at 586-336-1904.


EASTER FLOWERS

Easter flowers may be placed in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday in Memory or in Honor of loved ones. Please complete the form below with your dedication to be printed in the bulletin. Please use a separate form for each flower ordered. The cost of the flowers is as follows: Tulips $6.50 Daffodils $6.50 Lilies $8.50 Color choice is not available for tulips. Order deadline is Monday, April 3. Please include payment with your order. Checks are to be made payable to Romeo United Methodist Church. Orders can be mailed to the Church office at 280 N. Main Street, Romeo, Michigan, 48065 or placed in the offering plate in an envelope marked “Easter Flowers”. In Memory of ________________________________ Placed by ___________________________________ In Honor of __________________________________ Placed by ___________________________________ If you have any questions, please contact the Church office at 586-752-9132. Thank you.


March 20, 2017

Dear Members and Friends of Romeo United Methodist Church

During the worship service on Sunday, March 19, 2017, it was announced that Bishop David A.

Bard, Episcopal leader of the Michigan Area, has appointed Trevor A. Herm to serve as pastor of Romeo

United Methodist Church, effective July 1, 2017.

Pastor Trevor Herm received his Masters of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary and has

been a United Methodist pastor for 31 years. He has served appointments in five locations, namely, Port

Huron First as an associate, Yale, Burton, Richmond, and his current appointment in Cheboygan.

He and his wife, Carol, have two sons who are both married. One lives in Niles, Michigan and the

other is living in Houston, Texas. They have one grandchild with another one on the way in May.

Pastor Herm has served on numerous Conference and District Committees, including Outdoor and

Retreat Ministry, Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry, Board of Discipleship, District Board of

Ordained Ministry. He is currently serving as the District Mission Secretary for the Marquette District.

He and his wife enjoy bike riding, skiing, walking, and clogging (similar to tap dancing). They have

danced with several clogging groups in the area, and Carol has taught clogging for the last seven years.

They are looking forward to beginning their ministry in our church and community.

We welcome Trevor and Carol Herm and know you will join us in extending the warm hospitality of

Romeo United Methodist Church.

In Christ’s Service,

Staff Parish Relations Committee

LUNCHEON ON THE AISLE - Thursday, April 20th the

Meadowbrook Theatre Guild will present Luncheon on the Aisle. This

event features a portion of the current production at Meadowbrook

Theatre which is “I Love a Piano”. Some of the selections will be

classic Irving Berlin hits, including “Blue Skies”, “There’s No Business

Like Show Business” and many more. Boutique shopping will be

available along with a bake shoppe, door prizes and basket auction. A

box lunch will be served. We will meet at 10 a.m. at RUMC and

carpool. The ticket price is $30. If you would like to join this fun

event, or have questions, please contact Becky at 586-337-1361.


Devotion from the Upper Room on February 10, 2017 – Submitted by Nancy Harrar

Read Hebrews 10:19-25

I was responsible for maintaining a large aquarium at our church. Recently, because of a

busy schedule, I became negligent in the regular care of the fish. Many of them had

sickened and died, and a few remaining were less active and alert. Immediately I

scooped them up, put them in a bucket of clean water, and began the process of

cleaning the tank and the filter mechanism. Finally I began refilling and restocking the

tank.

While tending to this work, I turned to God. “I’m sorry, Lord,” I prayed. “I’ve neglected

this tank, and the fish have paid the price.” I realized then how important it is to pray

and read the Bible daily so that we do not lose contact with God. Failing to join in

weekly worship and fellowship isolates us from our family of faith. To be faithful

disciples of Christ requires constant care and attention to our connection to God and to

our family of faith. Without these connections, we are in danger of dying spiritually and

missing out of all that God has in store for us.

Floyd Twilley - Maryland

Prayer: Thank you, dear Lord, for your abundant care and love. Help us to remain true

and faithful, always ready to serve you. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Don’t stop meeting together with other believers,

which some people have gotten into the habit of

doing. Instead, encourage each other, especially

as you see the day drawing near.

Notice Concerning Kroger Community Rewards Program

As of 3/22/2016, Kroger will be suspending the re-enrollment process from the program for this year. This means members will NOT

need to re-enroll their Kroger Plus card to continue to earn for the charity they have chosen. We do know that communication has been going out about the re-enrollment and we apologize for any confusion. The reason for the change is that The Kroger Co. is working on technology and enhancements that will make the program more user friendly to Valuable Kroger Customers. Two things to note · If for any reason a member does re-enroll they will just continue to earn as they were. · As always new members will be able to join the program at anytime To clarify -- ALL ORGANIZATIONS will not have to have their supporters re-enroll their Kroger Plus Card to continue to earn for the

Kroger Community Rewards Program.

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