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United Methodist Church of Swartz Creek

Dr. Reverend J.D. Landis, Pastor


August, 2010
Come join us for Sunday Worship 8:30 am & 11:00 am/Sunday School 9:45 am
Wednesday Worship 6:30 pm

Brian Kelley—Youth Director:

A few words on this year’s Oklahoma Mission Trip…

My favorite quote of this year’s mission trip was when


Jonathon Smith told me that after sweating like CRAZY, he
took a shower to dry off! The heat was a major factor on
this year’s trip but it taught us a lot about perseverance
and what we can accomplish even during tough circum-
stances. While a lot of challenges came up during this trip,
God still used this group to do miracles and as we look
back upon the trip, the world is a better place because the
youth and adults that went out to serve with a peaceful
spirit and open heart. God is good, all the time. And all the
time, God is good. With this understanding, we can know
that this mission trip was a positive spiritual adventure.

Thoughts & Prayers.

Corner-Copia
* New News…
Remember…
Join us for Vacation Bible School as we
People may doubt what you say explore God’s Good Green Earth!
but they will always believe what Sunday, Aug 8-Thursday, Aug 12 6p—8:15p
you do. All children through rising 6th grade are wel-
come—invite your friends!!
The best inheritance a parent can give to his
children is time each day.
To register, see our VBS display OR call the
church office at 635-4555 OR go to
People who fly into a rage always make a bad www.umc-sc.org.
landing. All pre-registered children will receive a
FREE VBS music CD! (one per family)
A diamond is a chunk of coal that made good See pg. 2 for more information.
under pressure.

United Methodist Church of Swartz Creek


Box268 * 7400 Miller Rd. Swartz Creek MI 48473* 810-635-4555
Our Mission Statement:
To be a nurturing community of Christians committed to serving Jesus Christ, help-
ing others find Him and grow as His disciples.
Guess what??
VBS NEWS The Good Word is all about
our church family! Please
contact me with interesting
Don’t miss our opening meal on Sunday,
tidbits, family & military up-
August 8th at 5:00pm in the Family Life
dates, thank you’s, congratu-
Center. Main dish and drinks are pro- lations, upcoming events in
vided—bring a side to share, if you can. our church, etc. If you have pictures of
church sponsored events you can even email
one to me and I’ll try to get it in. Contact Kim
Ways to Help at 635-4555 or office@umc-sc.org
Keep in mind I need information no later
• Be a volunteer the week of VBS than the 18th of each month so the newslet-
(contact Rachel or attend our VBS ter is published by the first of each month.
training meeting on Sunday, August Also, if you would like a copy of this newslet-
1st at 9:45am) - WE NEED YOU! ter mailed to you, please call me and I’d be
• Attend a VBS Workday on Monday, happy to add you to the mailing list.
August 2nd at 10am
• Help with set-up on WOMEN’S RETREAT
Friday, August 6th at
6pm When: September 24-25, 2010
Where: Colombiere Conference Center, Clarkston
Questions? Contact Ra- Cost: $90.00 (Includes Friday night lodging and 3
chel, Minister of Disciple- meals) - $35 (Commuter rate, includes Sat. lunch)
ship at 635-4555 or email ‘Wonder Full World’ takes you on an overnight jour-
to ney packed with friendship, God and spiritual growth.
rbenton@umc-sc.org It’s a retreat you won’t want to miss! Join us for a
whirlwind tour of the seven continents, where we will
experience meaningful Bible studies, explore the
wonders of a woman’s heart, and have time for both
quiet reflection and laugh-out-loud fun! Consider
‘world travel’ with church family; consider inviting a
A New Addition! friend or family member! Consider being spiritually
re-charged! Registration ends August 15—see the
Eileen Geiger would like to introduce her welcome center for more info & to sign up!
newest great grandson, Grayson Jack
Bearbower. Grayson was born to proud
parents Sara & Andrew Bearbower He Attention Ladies: An opportunity from the
was born on July 23rd, weighing in at 6lbs District UMW:
9oz and 19” long.
Thurs. Sept. 9, bus trip to experience pow-
erful global educational opportunity and
Heifer Global Village at Howell Conference
Center. Experience the challenges of hunger
and poverty and be a part of the solution.
Lunch here in a most unusual manner, then
travel in the afternoon to Baldwin Center in
Pontiac to tour the services provided to this
city. More info and registration forms for
both days are at the welcome centers.
Those in Military
Thanks be to God Service
Our congregation received a Thank You letter from
Akapio Raymond, principal of Moch Elementary/
High School—Moch Island in Chuuk State, Feder- STC Jeff Arnold Alan Lloyd
ated State of Micronesia. He wanted us all to know Lawrence Battiste, Jr. Matt Makillom
how much they appreciated the donations of ink & Richard Brill
toner for their printers—it was brought to our atten- Kenny Middaugh
tion through Alex Plum. Blessings to all who Joe & Missy Caldwell AIC Kevin Miceli
helped! Christopher Campbell Michael Packer
Bob Churchill Michael Quinn
Bill & Jan Peterson give thanks to all who sent Sean Crisp
cards, telephone calls, and visits while we were in Ryan Rolfe
the hospital. Special thanks to David Beckwith,
CW3 Rodney Crow Joshua Sepanak
Rich Moreland, JD Landis, Barb Benjamin & Keith Erwin C. Davis Michael Sepanak
Wolfgram. Also, Jan Sulz for her spaghetti! Jessica Faith Avry Spigner
Ian Gohlke SRA Brandon Squires
Bruce Lanning thanks all who remembered him in
prayer, visits & cards during his recent surgery. He
Paul Gregg Steven Tanous
is recovering at Elk Lake in Traverse City for the Trevor B. Hicks Dr. Brad Taylor
month of July. The cancer is gone—”Praise be to John Leach
God!” William Lengyel
Kyle Leonard

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
Christopher Farver 1 Jim Whitworth 12 Chad Kawa 22
Catherine Taylor 1 Anne Anderson 13 Jean Mawdsley 23
Alex Woodby 1 Anna Boyd 13 Jason Freeman 24
Judy Barker 2 Laurel Burns 13 Jack Sayer 24
Matthew Burchett 2 Jennifer Grant 13 Carolyn Sharp 25
Joanne Gamber 2 Michael Hilden 13 Jeff Brown 26
Susan Goff 2 Delaney Pfeiffer 13 Ted Anderson 27
Richard Winacoff 2 Leigh Ann Savage 13 Lisa Maxwell 27
Sharon Beauchamp 5 Andrea Jordan 14 Patricia Polen 27
Jerry Flanary 5 Justin Polen 14 Karl VonBrockdorff 27
Jennifer Mulherin 5 Elizabeth Bielby 15 Doug Ford 29
Mason Lynn 6 Sharon Cummings 15 Lynda Humphreys 30
Tammy Gwillim 9 Richard Moreland 15 Janet Sheldon 31
Joseph Almassy 10 Shawn Kingen 16
Mark Leech 10 Don Niles 16
Adelaide Alexander 11 Sandy Richardson 16
Eric Faith 11 Ruth Schoeppach 18
Jim Heddins 11 Jessica Brouwer 19
Chris Mulnix 11 Dave Jensen 20
Patrick Rourke 11 Gerre Johnson 20
Phyllis Hayes 12 Jean Davis 21
Heidi Swartstrom-Lundberg 12 Frances Welch 21
Jack Weller 12 Claudia Humphreys 22
Swartz Creek United Methodist Church The Good Word
Box 268, Swartz Creek, MI 48473

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CHURCH STAFF
This newsletter is mailed with
Rev. Dr. J.D. Landis, Pastor blessings and prayers to:
Barbara Mulnix, Administrative Assistance
Donna Smith, Financial Secretary
Rachel Benton, Minister of Discipleship
Brian Kelley, Youth Director
Susan Waddell, Nursery & Sonshine Director
Steve Carlson & Ray Benjamin, Custodians

Music Staff

Eileen Faith, Richard Moreland, Lisa Maxwell,


Peggy Grant, Pat Beckley & Roger Brimley

We’re on the web! Check out sermons, daily


devotions, upcoming special events and
more at www.umc-sc.org

YOUTH MISSION TRIPS 2010… Grand Rapids & Oklahoma

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