OUR MOST PRECIOUS GIFT

 

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Due God’s call for me to be dedicated to raising awareness about our Homeless U.S. Veterans and their families, I am stepping away as Chesaning Trinity United Methodist Church webmaster. Please join in by being a subscriber of www.careambassadors.org and get the word out about  legitimate help for our Fallen Hero’s families, Homeless Veterans, and Active Troops.

Thank you for your kind consideration regarding benefits projected, by this site being appreciated.

Respectfully Yours In Christ’s Service and Love,

 Dick

If you have information that you would like to share in our monthly newsletter, or on our calendar contact the church office prior to the deadline, the 15th of each month.

Church Calendar

Church Office Fall/Winter hours:  Monday – Thursday, 9 am-3 pm and Friday, 8:30 am-2:30 pm.

 

Lessons I Have Learned from Golf

Here are two quotes about the game of golf by George Bernard Shaw:

“Golfers love the game because it gives them a chance to walk, forget about the business world, and take it easy. Or so they explain as they ride around in golf carts talking business with their golfing partners and going apoplectic about the water hazards and sand traps.”

“Golf is a wonderful walk spoiled by a little white ball.”

Until three years ago, I had never played golf. I knew a lot of people who played golf. I had watched tournaments on television. And I had played putt-putt golf. I had told people that golf was an activity that I was saving for retirement. But then things changed when I was invited to participate in the annual United Methodist golf outing. More…..

Applying Bible Principles of Stewardship

Describing the Macedonian Christians, Paul wrote, “… during a severe ordeal of affliction, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a generosity on their part. For …. they voluntarily gave according to their means, and even beyond” (2 Cor. 8:2-3).

What does it mean to give beyond our ability? In some ways, it means to discard our treasured calculators and push our giving to the point where the numbers don’t add up. It means to give when the proverbial bottom line indicates we shouldn’t give. It might also mean to give away not just the luxuries, but also some of life’s necessities.

Let’s face it — most Christians (including most of us) do not give beyond our ability. Most of us do not give out of proportion to our income. In effect, we claim 1 Corinthians 16:2 as our life’s verse concerning giving, where we are admonished to give as God has prospered us or in direct proportion to our income. Make no mistake about it — that’s a good pattern for giving, a pattern that every child of God should be following. But sometimes, God calls us to give out of proportion to our income. He calls us to give sacrificially in order that His kingdom might advance and prosper.

Such giving is unguarded, spontaneous, and uncalculated. This type of giving refuses to count the cost of giving, but instead, counts only the joy of fully obeying how God has directed in our lives. Such giving is frequently lavish and represents an act of love and discipleship. Such giving is exemplified by the widow who gave all that she had (Mark 12) and by the Macedonian Christians.

David Livingston, pioneer missionary to Africa almost two centuries ago, was described as having “sacrificed” his life in service for Christ on that continent. His response is highly relevant to our living and our giving:

Can that be called a sacrifice which is simply paid back as a small part of the great debt owing to our God which we can never repay? Is that a sacrifice which brings its own reward of healthful activity, the consciousness of doing good, peace of mind, and a bright hope of a glorious destiny hereafter? It is emphatically no sacrifice. Say rather it is a privilege . . . when we remember the great sacrifice which He made who left His Father’s throne on high to give Himself for us.

As you consider your giving, are you giving less than your ability, according to your ability, or beyond your ability?

Family Camp at Myers Lake

On the weekend of August 5-7, nine of our families joined together for family camp at Myers Lake United Methodist Campground. This event has become an annual tradition at Trinity. It is wonderful opportunity to fellowship with people who enjoy being together in God’s great outdoors. There was lots of laughing, good food, campfires, singing, games and worship. On Saturday evening the group enjoyed bluegrass music by a group visiting the campground.

Because the group felt blessed in so many ways by their camping experience, Pastor Mark led them in a blessing of their RV’s as a way to acknowledge that all we have is a gift from God. All that we own, including camping trailers, 5th wheels and motor homes can be used for our enjoyment as well as opportunities for ministry. Each year, new families have joined in to be a part of family camp. If your family enjoys camping, then save the dates of August 3-5, 2012 for next year’s event.

 

Workday at Parsonage

“Many hands make work light.” This was certainly proved to be true for the Trustees’ fall workday on September 17. Twelve people turned out to spread topsoil, plant grass seed and wash windows. Much was accomplished a good time was had by all. Thank you to Jim and Chris Mishler, Rod and Kathie Kuhl, Joe and Jake Hughes, Keith and Sandy Kingsbury, Tom Larner, Dianne Reeves, Wayne Suppes and Jack Hobson.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Church Conference is coming soon. This annual meeting is time to look back at the previous year and look forward to the coming year. In looking back we celebrate the ministries which have happened and the ways that Trinity United Methodist Church is being the body of Christ here and for the world. We also look to the future and how we can be even more effective in what we do. At this meeting reports are made, budgets are approved and officers are elected. Every member of the congregation has the privilege and responsibility of voting. Mark your calendar now and make it a priority to be there for Church Conference on October 11.

Don’t let a road hazard keep you away from Church Conference.  

Guests from Cass Community UMC 

On Sunday, October 23, Rev. Faith Fowler from Cass United Methodist Church in Detroit will be preaching. Rev. Fowler will be speaking on poverty in Michigan and the church’s response to it. Also, the gospel choir from Cass will be bringing their message in song to us. The choir is made up of men who came to the Cass Center when they were homeless. There will be only one service on that day at 10:30 am, this is due to the fact that our guests will be traveling a distance to get here. There will be a potluck dinner following the service. This is an opportunity that you will not want to miss!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 2, 2011

  

“Being a recipient of the scholarship makes me feel I’m cared about.”  

“Being an Asian American in this culture, a lot of times I’ve questioned who I was and where I belonged,” said Paul Nielsen, an active United Methodist and World Communion Sunday Ethnic Minority Scholarship recipient. Paul attends Spring Arbor University in Michigan.

Born in South Korea but adopted and raised in the United States, Paul recalls times he felt he did not belong in either the majority or the minority culture. “But knowing I can always find my identity in Christ . . . that’s given me comfort every single time,” he added.

Relating to others in his church, on mission trips and in college has helped Paul mature in his faith and his commitment to help others. Paul works as a peer advisor to new students at Spring Arbor.

“It’s not so much a job to me as it is a privilege. I get to serve students and work with people because that’s my overall passion,” said Paul. He is working on his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with a minor

in business administration. Concerned about the decline in healthy marriages, he wants to become a marriage and family therapist.

Your gifts to the World Communion Sunday offering equips racial- and ethnic-minority students in the United States and international students to transform the church and their communities.  

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Because we are in the “heating” season, it is important that doors throughout the building are closed. Each room is on a separate thermostat and if the doors are left open, the system will not run efficient. Also, be sure lights are turned off and doors are locked. If you have to unlock a door to get into the building, you are responsible for locking the door when leaving. Please be sure double doors by office and Sanctuary is completely closed once you leave. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Community Supper Reaches Out

The “Community Supper” has been a wonderful opportunity to show God working through us. It has been a positive example of Christians reaching out. The supper is open to everyone and is a great opportunity for fellowship. They say “Many hands make light work” and approximately 15 or so volunteers have helped to make each supper a success. Presently, the suppers have been self-supporting. If you have not yet attended, we hope you will come to Trinity’s next “Community Supper”, Saturday, October 8. If you wish to help, watch for the sign up in the Narthex, fill out form, or contact the church office.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The need to assist families in our area is greater than ever. Trinity has partnered with the CAER Center in Chesaning to reach out to those in need. Approximately 150 or more boxes of food (weighing approx. 35-40 lbs) are being distributed. More…

News from The United Methodist Women

October is going to be a very busy month for the women and men of our church. October 9th we have been ask to help provide finger food for the District Board of Mission meeting held at our church. Then on the 15th we are having a turkey dinner to raise funds for our mission pledge. October 23rd we also have been ask to help put on a potluck for the church service with Rev. Faith Fowler. Your help and support will be very much appreciated.

Please do not forget the circle meetings on October 5th or the executive meeting on October 19th at 6:30 pm before the unit meeting at 7 pm.

The men have been supporting us in all of our projects and their help is very much appreciated. Please also support their steak dinner and other fund raising activities as they work so hard for the youth of our church.

Buffet Style Turkey Dinner

October 15th. Serving from 5 to 7 o’clock pm.

Adult, $10 / Under 12, $5.

Reservations will be accepted / walk-ins welcome

Anyone that would like to work on the dinner, call Winnie Wesley, 845-3601 or Carole Spencer 845-1070

Library News

We would like to thank the persons who donated several books and tapes to the church library during the summer months. These are ready to be checked out and are available from the library desk. Here is a little information about three of them: When God Winks at You by Squire Rushnell is a collection of stories with the them “Does God rally hear our prayers?” The author provides proof that they do through miraculous messages that he calls godwinks.

Hey Brudder Dan! The Misadventures of a Church Custodian by Dan Zydiak is about Dan’s hilarious situation as the custodian at Springhill Avenue Baptist Church. Dan says if you don’t find my book funny, put it down, because you are probably in a bad mood.

We also received two tapes called “Elvis Presley-The Gospel Music of.” They are both titled He Touched Me, Volume 1 & 2.

There are many familiar hymns on these tapes and we thought they might be enjoyed by anyone who likes Elvis music.

We will have a Used Book Sale at the U.M.W. Bazaar on November 12. If you have books to donate, please leave them in the coat room.

The next meeting for the library committee will be on Monday, November 7 at 6:30 pm.

Family Game NightPlease join us for an evening of fellowship & fun for ”Family Game Night.”

To be held Friday, November 18 at 6 pm in the fellowship hall. Free pizza, pop and popcorn! Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite games to share with friends of all ages. 

 

Family Game Night

Please join us for an evening of fellowship & fun for ”Family Game Night.”

To be held Friday, November 18 at 6 pm in the fellowship hall. Free pizza, pop and popcorn! Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite games to share with friends of all ages.