Each week, general church announcements and the calendar for the coming week appear in the worship folder for both the downtown and Green Wood services. The deadline for submissions is noon on Wednesday the week prior. Around major church holidays, the normal deadline may change. Bulletin announcements should be submitted to Adele Roy at the church office (adele@fumc-a2.org ). Announcements from organizations outside First Church will be included as space permits.
There are forms available through the church office so church groups may request to hang banners, use the display cases, and have tables set in the Social Hall during Connections. Please plan to make requests at least one week in advance. Please also bring to the office during business hours any smaller signs you wish to post, or tack them to the appropriate bulletin board. A room setup sheet (sometimes referred to as a "Green Sheet") is now available online. Please print it out, fill it in, and return it to the church office at least five days prior to your event to ensure your room is properly prepared for your event.
DROP-IN WEEKLY GATHERINGS
The groups below welcome visitors at any time. Join one or more groups to enjoy fellowship while seeking to know God, love others, and serve the world. For more information on a group listed, contact the office or consult the website or brochure.
SUNDAYS: Global Issues (11am Chapel) This group meets to discuss current events. All are invited to share their views on discussion topics. This week we will review current events topics, including our recent discussions on Iran. Please join us!
SUNDAYS: Adult Ed: Caregivers (11:15am Calkins) In 1 out of 3 households, someone is a caretaker. This group will discuss the ways to revive the spirit and soul when we are in the midst of this difficult role. Last mtg 5/13.
TUESDAYS: WOWMOMs (9:30am Asbury) WOW = Women Of Wonder — Gathering each week to give fellowship and support to each other.
WEDNESDAYS: Mothers Circle (9:30am Asbury) This women’s group meets weekly to share ideas, discuss parenting joys and challenges, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, and fellowship.
FRIDAYS: L.O.V.E. Thy Neighbor Bag Lunch preparation (6:30-8:30pm Kitchen) Prepare bag lunches for distribution to our community homeless.
SATURDAYS: L.O.V.E. Thy Neighbor Bag Lunch distribution (6:45-9am St. Andrews Church)
SATURDAYS: Men Of Faith (8am Asbury) Gathering of men interested in exploring faith expression.
Updated Friday, May 11, 2012
On Next weekend (May 19 & 20) - Amazing Grace! Worship at Green Wood and downtown next weekend will be led entirely by our Youth group. During their March SoulFull retreat, they explored the theme of Grace which became the foundation for this special worship offering.
Would you like to receive your contribution statement via email? You will receive it sooner than those who get it in the mail and you will save postage expense for FUMC. Forward your email address to Marty Javornisky (marty@fumc-a2.org) at the church office.
Mothers Too (Circle II) will meet at 11am in the Asbury room on Sun., May 13. Anyone is welcome for non-judgmental informal personal discussion and sharing.
Habitat Needs You This Week! —We are responsible for obtaining 12 persons to work the Kick-off Build Day on Tue., May 15, and 12 persons to work the second day of the build, Thu., May 17. Please help us get off to a great start and sign up today at Connections! We also need to provide 24 persons to work on Sat., June 2, so you can see your help is urgently needed. No building experience is necessary – just a willingness to help provide affordable housing for two deserving families! Contact Bob Whitacre at bobwhit@provide.net or 734-332-4601 or Donna Wegryn at donna@zw2.com or 734-665-0061.
Let’s go FISHING! Help make “Fishermen of Many” by sending our youth on mission trips this summer. The senior high youth are going to Belize and the junior high youth are going to Zeba, but they need YOUR help! So far we have raised $230 towards our goal of $1,000 by June 17th. Come fishing with us by visiting the youth table during Connections. We have scrip cards for almost all your shopping needs, gas, grocery and retail. This is a great way to support our youth and help them learn to know God, love others, and serve the world. Questions? Contact Debbie Houghton, cui84@aol.com or 997-0749.
Miriam Circle will meet at noon on Tue., May 15, for a salad pot luck luncheon at the home of Marge Whitacre, 915 Vesper Rd. Bring a picture of yourself from your high school or college years.
Memorial Garden —Please visit the table at Connections this Sunday morning to learn about interment in the Memorial Garden. Information will also be available from the Cremation Society of Michigan. With questions, call Elaine Fisher, 663-1706.
In the display cases in April and May, we feature the photography of Evans Koukios.
Stock up on kids' stuff and support our preschool! FUMCN is holding a Mom2Mom sale! Sat., May 19, 9am-Noon in the Social Hall. Admission $1, Strollers welcome. Parking on street or city parking structure. General questions, please contact Erika Martin, rikkilm@yahoo.com.
Make a pie for the Washtenaw Community Concert Band on the lawn next Sunday, May 20th! We will once again be serving pie, lemonade, and iced tea following the performance. There were rave reviews of the pies last year so please sign up to help feed the crowd this year! See us at Connections after Sunday worship, or call the office (662-4536).
Healing Communities: All interested members are invited to hear a presentation by Mary King regarding this national, church-based former-prisoner reentry program (11am, Sun., May 20, Calkins Hall). Strong interest in this much-needed program has emerged at FUMC, and this is your opportunity to learn and to ask questions. Then we can make a decision about going forward as a congregation.
Phoebe Circle will meet at the Chelsea Retirement Center on Mon., May 21 at 12pm for a potluck luncheon. Jean Eridon will be our guest and present a program on her visit to Haiti. For further information, please contact Betsy Kincaid, 253-2161.
Be grateful for the home you have, knowing that at this moment, all you have is all you need. (Sarah Ban Breathnach) Please remember FUMC’s commitment to contribute $15,000 to RAAH to assist in the purchase by Avalon Housing of 72 apartments that will become truly affordable residences for people presently homeless. Checks should be made out to FUMC with “RAAH” in the memo line.
The pot of gold at each entrance is filled with rainbow ribbons. Please wear one in support of LGBTQ inclusiveness.
FUMC Family Camp Retreat, Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27, 2012 — Please join us for a weekend of outdoor activities, fellowship, and family centered fun at the YMCA Camp in Hastings, Michigan. Not limited to, but especially great for families with kids ages 4-12. Register online at the Children’s Ministries page on our website: www.fumc-a2.org/childrens_ministries.cfm.
Looking Ahead...
May 17-20 — Detroit Annual Conference
May 19-20 — Youth Worship
May 20 — Washtenaw Community Concert Band concert on the Lawn, 3:00pm
May 27 — Memorial Sunday; Service of Remembrance in the Memorial Garden after 9:30am worship
COMMUNITY NOTES
You are invited to a piano/organ recital by Elgin A. Clingaman—Elgin has been a guest organist at FUMC in the past. On Sun., May 20 at 3pm, Elgin will give a recital at Zion Lutheran Church (1501 W. Liberty).
Reach out to your Dexter neighbors by giving generously to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). Give to UMCOR.org with confidence that 100% of your donation goes directly to assistance. To direct your gift specifically to the Dexter community, write a check to FUMC with “UMCOR advance 901670” in the memo and put it in the offering plate. You may also donate online via the UMCOR.org website.
House by the Side of the Road is located at 824 Phoenix off of Ellsworth. We provide clothing, light household items and linens for those in the community in need of such support. Our hours are 8 - 2pm M - F. There are many in need at this time so donations and volunteers are appreciated.
WESLEY FOUNDATION CAMPUS MINISTRY
Coming up June 15: Wesley to Detroit Tigers! For tickets: email or call Jordan Komoto or Chaplain Bob
Check the Wesley website for details on other Wesley events this summer! www.umich.edu/~wesley
