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The LINK November 1, 2012

LINKing members and friends of the United Methodist Church of Lake Orion

140 E. Flint Street, Lake Orion, Michigan 48362

Phone: 248-693-6201

Fax: 248-693-9662 Email: [email protected]

The Staff

Pastor:

Rev. Larry Wik

office ext. 203

248-732-7739 home

734-735-1334 cell

Associate Pastor:

Rev. Marge Munger

office ext. 207

248-894-5061 cell

Children’s Ministries

Director:

Donna Waite

office ext. 206

Stephen Ministry

Coordinator:

Lisa Goyette

office ext. 202

Director of Music:

John Potter

office ext. 208

248-265-4687 home

Secretary:

Cheryl Kelly

office ext. 201

Youth Director

Aaron Gross

ext. 205

Volunteer Coordinator:

Amy Lieblein

office ext. 210

Nursery Director:

Jeri Melton

Accompanist:

Cristie Tyrrell

Custodians:

Curtis Bussell

Ken Sinkler

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4

On Sunday, November 4, we will observe All

Saints Sunday at all three services. This is the day

in the life of the church when we remember and

honor the “saints” of our congregation who have

entered into God’s eternal realm of glory in the past

year. The persons we are remembering this year

are: William Adams, Helen Braidwood, Dorothy

Cheal, Bonnie Claycomb, Morris Cucksey,

William Stachiw and Lawrence “Bud” Taylor.

As we remember these dear ones, we also recall all those among our friends and families

who have preceded us in death and who have been faithful servants of Christ and models of

Christian living. On this day we acknowledge the frailty of human life and our own mortal-

ity, we celebrate the promise of eternal life through Christ. We thank God that death does

not have the last word. We also give thanks to God for the community of faith that supports

and lifts us up in times of loss and struggle. Come join us for this All Saints Sunday celebra-

tion.

AN INGATHERING...During the month of November, as a congregation, we are

asked to participate in an All Church Thanksgiving Food Ingathering. Your donations will

support our MONDAY COMMUNITY MEALS. Each week items will be gathered in

baskets at the altar with you bringing your offerings forward before or after the service. The

following are items especially needed as we prepare

Monday meals each week: Canned goods...green

beans, corn, tomatoes, kidney or garbanzo beans,

pineapple tidbits, mandarin oragnes, peaches, pears,

tropical or fruit cocktail, cram of chicken or mush-

room soup and tomato soup. Packaged goods such as

macaroni, spaghetti, instant potatoes, corn muffin

mix and Bisquick are also readily used.

Thank you for sharing your bounty as a

blessing to others.

Early Worship: 7:55-8:40 am

Scripture, silence, music, prayer

Traditional: 9:15 a.m.

Contemporary: 11:00 a.m.

NOVEMBER 4, 2012:

Ushers: (9:15) Rick & Patty Kalso, Joe Rowden, Sharon

Keener, Janet Salswedel, Joyce Cumo, Nadine Vaecques

(11:00) Bob Butler, Becki Doyle, Anne Rossier

Lay Reader: Charlie Weaver

Acolyte: Jack Stressman

Communion Stewards: (9:15) (11:00)

Fellowship Time Greeter: Angela Weaver

Fellowship Time Hosts: Lori & Howard Bryan

Music: (9:15) (11:00) Testify!

NOVEMBER 11, 2012:

Ushers: (9:15) Jack Brown, Russell Bell, Rosemary & Stan

Ford, Jack & Charlotte Patton, Tim & Lynn Pete

(11:00) Bob Butler, Joyce & Tim Marker

Lay Reader: Lynne Winter

Acolyte: Kyle Bryan

Fellowship Time Greeter: Jim Childers

Fellowship Time Hosts: Jeff & Janet Leigh

Music: (9:15) (11:00) PRAISE!

NOVEMBER 18, 2012:

Ushers: (9:15) Laurie Trafton, Steve Armstrong, Chad

Griffith, Jodie Viviano, Jill & Sydney Brzezinski

(11:00) Bob Butler, Janet Salswedel, Joyce Suzore

Lay Reader: Cristie Tyrrell

Acolyte: Sydney Brzezinski

Fellowship Time Greeter: Janet Salswedel, Paulie Egner

Fellowship Time Hosts: Helen Barnes, Linda Leavens

Music: (9:15) (11:00)

NOVEMBER 25, 2012:

Ushers: (9:15) Alan & Beth Widgren, Trudy Carney, Jack

Brown, Brad Smiles (11:00) Bob Butler, Becki Doyle,

Anne Rossier, Diann Orlowski

Lay Reader: Marian Middleton

Acolyte: Brooke Viviano

Fellowship Time Greeter: Cynthia Du

Fellowship Time Hosts: Martha & Don Northcote

Music: (9:15) (11:00) PRAISE!

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE

On Sunday, November 18 at 6:00

p.m., St. Joe’s Catholic Church will

host the Orion/Oxford Community

Thanksgiving Service. People from

many congregations will join in giving

thanks to God. Pastors from several churches will lead

the service. Proceeds from the offering will go to support

the work of Love, INC.

TIME TO ORDER 2013

“DISCIPLINES: A Book of Daily Devotions”

If you do not currently have a daily devotional to

guide you in your spiritual growth, I recommend the

resource, Disciplines, a publication of the United

Methodist Church. Discipline simply means “training.”

We are training ourselves to be disciples of Jesus and this

resource can be a helpful daily guide.

Each week a different writer gives a series of

reflections on Bible passages that correspond to the

Common Lectionary. Each week there is an Old

Testament lesson, a Psalm, an Epistle (Letter) and a

Gospel lesson. Throughout the course of the year, these

readings offer an opportunity to learn more about the

Bible and how God is active in our world today.

Each year I place a group order to save on shipping.

The cost is around $12. Large print copies are available.

If you would like to order a copy please contact Pastor

Marge, or just write it on the Attendance slips from the

Bulletin. I will send the order in on December 10. You

pay when you pick up the book.

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PRAYING TOGETHER AS A CHURCH

Friday, November 16th, Noon-10 p.m.

Saturday, November 17th, 6 a.m.-2 p.m.

These are challenging times for many of us individually

and also for our families, our communities, our church,

our country, and our world. There are many things

that we cannot do to address these challenges, but one

thing we can definitely do is take our joys and our con-

cerns to God in prayer. Let this be a time for ACTS:

Adoring God, Confessing our sins, Thanking God for

our many blessings, and lifting prayers of Supplication

for others and their needs.

This year’s Thanksgiving Prayer Vigil will in-

clude a number of prayer stations throughout the

church for your use for contemplative prayer. Contem-

plative prayer uses various tools to bring depth to our

relationship with God. It helps us open up to God’s lov-

ing presence. The entire purpose of contemplative

prayer stations is to create a time and space for us to

experience God in our lives.

When you enter the church, there will be maps

available of the rooms we are using for the prayer sta-

tions. You can use all or only some of the rooms, or

simply go to the Sanctuary to pray in your own way.

Our prayer stations will be a simple approach to prayer

and spiritual reflection.

Families Welcome—The simplicity of most of

the prayer stations makes them appropriate for all ages

down to lower elementary school age. Consider bring-

ing your kids and doing it together. If you bring your

children, please explain to them that this is a quiet day

at the church and to honor silence in the hallways.

Please sign up—There will be sign up boards

at the church entrances. Just choose a time and sign

your name, or just come when you are able. You may

also pray at home. There will be helpful instructions

on the signup boards for those who would like more

direction for their prayer time. The church will be

locked for your security during the evening and early

morning hours, but a key will be made available to you

via a lockbox on the door. You can find out the combi-

nation by calling the church office.

NOVEMBER FOOD DRIVE FOR OUR

COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAM

Thanks to everyone who donated paper products last

month. As promised, the Sunday School children will

build a tower in Fellowship Hall on Nov. 4th with all your

donations, so you can see what has come in. These items

will then be distributed at our Community Meals program

the following day. This mission project will continue

throughout the year.

In past years, we have had an ingathering of food in No-

vember for the Thanksgiving baskets that are distributed

by Orion/Oxford FISH. Knowing that these baskets are

supported by many area schools, churches and other or-

ganizations, we have decided for this year to have an in-

gathering of food items in November for our Community

Meals program. The following are the canned items that

have been requested: cut green beans, corn, tomatoes,

kidney beans, chichi beans, peaches, pineapple tidbits,

mandarin oranges, pears, fruit cocktail, black olives, and

applesauce in plastic jars. Any other items that are do-

nated will be given to Orion/Oxford FISH.

Our Sunday School and LOGOS children will also be

decorating placemats for the meals for the Thanksgiving

and Christmas holidays. Thank you for all the ways you

support this important ministry of our church.

MOTHER’S MORNING OUT—CHILD CARE

There are openings for toddlers and youngsters on Tues-

day and Thursday mornings in our two-and-a-half hour

play group (9:00--11:30 a.m.) Use one day a week, both

days, or pick a day here and there—your choice. This is

a community outreach program unique to United Meth-

odist Churches. We use the nursery with many toy and

playground for endless activities of creative play, learn-

ing experiences and kindness for others. LOVE &

LEARNING, FUN & GAMES. Feel free to call Jeri

Melton, Nursery Director, at 248-693-1051 if you have

any questions or to reserve a date(s).

HAIRCUTS TO BENEFIT OUR GENERAL FUND

Cherlyn Vargason, a member of our congregation who

is a professional hairdresser, will cut your hair for $20,

and all proceeds will go into our General Fund. Make

your appointment directly with Cherlyn at 248-420-

6046. This offer is good for the month of November at

Cherlyn’s home, 1410 Barr Road, Oxford OR at the

church on Sunday, Nov. 11th between the hours of 10:30

a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Children’s Ministries.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN MEET

“Come to the Well” circle will meet on Thursday,

Nov. 8th, 10:00 a.m. in Room 105. The program 'Who

is Knocking at my Door' will be presented by Michael

Bouchard, on Staff at Kensington Church/Orion.

Michael will be sharing missions in his daily life living

in the trailer park on Brown Road. Lunch, dessert, and

beverages will be provided. Sharon Waite will be our

Hostess. Please contact Kareen Olson at 248-481-9733

if you plan to attend. ALL Circles and Guests are

invited.

“Sisters In Faith” circle will meet Tuesday, Nov. 13th,

at 9:30 a.m. in the Shalom Room. Please join us for

morning fellowship. The program, led by

Marilyn Gaskins, will be: “How People

in Underdeveloped Countries Adapt to

Their Circumstances.” A light breakfast

will be served. Child care is provided by

the UMW by calling Jeri Melton to

reserve a space (248-693-1061). Contact Kim Ahlborn

for more information at 248-877-9626 or

[email protected]

“Circle of Hope” will meet on Monday, Nov. 18th,

7:00 p.m., in Room 103. Sandy Weaver will present a

program on “Radical Hospitality”. We will evaluate

practices that force people away from their rightful place

in our communities and God’s banquet table. We will

also renew our commitment to be stewards of the earth.

If childcare is desired, call Donna Waite by Fri., Nov.

16th at 248-391-6864.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

On Monday October 29th, a new Men's

Bible Study will begin here at the

church. The title of this study is "Dare

to be UNcommon", Super Bowl-

Winning Coach Tony Dungy's playbook for life. Through

Scripture, discussions and activities we will be chal-

lenged to examine our lives and aspire to a life of true

significance; a life of renewed integrity, influence and

faith. The group will meet every other Monday evening

from 7:30 to 9:00 PM at the church. Books for the class

will be about $8.00. If you are interested in joining this

study please contact Jason Waite at [email protected]

or (248) 391-6864, or see him at church. I hope men of

all ages will consider joining our group as study Coach

Dungy's philosophy for a meaningful life!

COINS HELP STOP WORLD HUNGER

United Methodist Women are actively

involved in feeding the hungry

through their World Thank Offering.

Anyone can participate in this project

by simply saving your coins through-

out the coming year. We suggest you

use a special container for your offering. This can be kept

above the kitchen sink, on the home or office desk, on the

dining table, or other centers of activity at home or work.

Family members can be encouraged to drop some coins in

the container as a “thank offering” whenever they feel

blessed by God. Or you can empty your pocket change in

the container on a regular basis. A year’s worth of pennies

can make a big difference in someone’s life.

On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, our church collects

this money. It is then combined with Thank Offerings all

around the world and distributed through the mission

programs of United Methodist Women to those who need

our help.

If you have participated in this program over the past year,

please bring your offering to church on Nov. 18th and

place your containers in the bushel baskets at the entrances

to the sanctuary. There will also be empty Thank Offering

boxes and labels for your own jars to help you collect your

offering for the coming year. If you can’t be here on

November 18th, please bring your Thank Offering to the

church office. We hope everyone in our church will join

us in our efforts to feed the hungry.

UMW FALL HARVEST BAKESALE will be held

on November 4. All women are invited to bake fall har-

vest goodies. Please bag or wrap individually and price

according to the following guidelines:

Cookies—2”-3” $.25

4” up $.50

Cupcakes $.50

Brownies 2”x2” $.50

Bake sale items may be marked as such and brought to

the church on Friday and Saturday before the sale or

early Sunday. We can use your help and you will find

sign-up sheets to bake and work on the UMW Bulletin

Board, or call Linda Nixon at 248-693-1618.

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WORSHIP SURVEY RESULTS

By Lynne Winter

In late spring the congregation was asked to

complete a survey to rate their views on LOUMC’s

worship services and how it affects their lives. We

received 63 back, of which the majority noted that they

attend weekly or 3 times per month. Most all of the

statements received a score of 4 or 5, the highest rat-

ings which led us to believe that we are offering well

rounded services, meeting the spiritual needs of our

members, they are engaged in active participation and

are experiencing Jesus’ love. It was affirming to see

that our worship service strengthens people’s relation-

ship to God, they hear and respond to his calling and

are changed by the Holy Spirit.

There were three statements that a third of the

responders scored a 3 or 2 which was a neutral or

disagree opinion. They were:

- “Our worship engages all the senses: sight,

hearing, touch, taste and smell.” This gives the wor-

ship team some ideas to try a variety of sensory stimuli.

- “Our worship enables us to identify and

welcome people of various racial, ethnic and cultural

groups.” This is a reminder to all of us to extend that

invitation and to be open and welcoming to all God’s

children.

- “Our worship calls us to a continuing conver-

sion and renewal of our baptismal covenant.” On one

of Pastor Larry’s first Sundays here we celebrated by

renewing our baptismal covenant! And he hadn’t seen

the survey.

Another statement that scored a large number

of 3’s was:

- “In our worship, people experiencing hurt and

isolation receive a healing touch.” We have our Light

in the Darkness service the first Sunday of December

but haven’t offered a lot of other “healing services.”

This may be something we will add in the future.

Many times when you hear a prayer request or a

concern you can reach out to that person and let them

know that you care about them and are praying for

them.

The Worship Leadership Team would like to

thank all of you that took the time to respond to the

survey. We felt is was very informative and helpful as

we continue to glorify God through meaningful and

inspiring worship experiences.

LOUMC Financial Perspective

As promised below is the October update from your

Finance Committee. In last month’s edition I informed

you that the General Fund was in a deficit (negative

balance) of $70,000 which was approximately $5,000

more than the previous month. The deficit at the end of

September has grown to almost $71,500 (see chart below)

but has shown a slowing in the negative direction.

Additionally, since the last Sunday of September was on

the last day of the month, the income will be shown on

October’s report.

The spending continues to stay in line with expectations

and your faithfulness in giving is beginning to make a

difference in the reported deficit. As suggested by Pastor

Larry, please consider giving an extra $140 for the remain-

ing months or if you haven’t started giving a one-time gift

of $140 in honor of the 140th anniversary of our church.

These acts of faith would go a long way to help in reduc-

ing the deficit. I am confident that with everyone’s help

we will be able to complete the year without a general

budget deficit. Thank you for your continued support of

LOUMC.

Greg Heyboer, LOUMC Finance Chair

~$71,500

SECRET SANTA

Donations are now being collected through

December 2 for this year’s Secret Santa

Program. The donations will help families in the church

and community who are in need of assistance during the

holiday season. Anything you can spare is appreciated.

Please put donations in an envelope marked Secret Santa

during the Sunday collections. Checks can also be made

out to LOUMC. If you have questions or know of

someone that needs this help, please contact Lisa

Goyette at 248-693-6201, ext. 202.


HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL

ANIMALS FOR SALE AT

GREENS MARKET, NOV. 30—DEC. 1

Once again we will be “selling” animals at the

Greens Market. Animals purchased through Heifer

Project, International are distributed throughout the

world to families in impoverished areas. The mission

of Heifer International is to work with communi-

ties to end hunger and poverty and care for the

Earth. It all started with a cow. Moved by the plight

of orphans and refugees of the Spanish Civil War as

he ladled out meager rations of powdered milk, Dan

West, an Indiana farmer, volunteer relief worker and

Church of the Brethren member, grasped that the

people needed "a cow, not a cup"—cows that could

produce milk so families would not have to depend on

temporary aid. From that simple idea, Heifer Interna-

tional was born. In 1944, the first cows sent abroad

were donated by West's neighbors and distributed

throughout Europe following World War II. More than

67 years later, Heifer has expanded its mission, just as

it expanded to 30 types of animals it now provides—

from goats, geese and guinea pigs to bees, silkworms

and water buffalo.

By giving families a hand-up, not just a hand-

out, we empower them to turn hunger and poverty into

hope and prosperity, but our approach is more than

that. By bringing communities together and linking

them with markets in their area, we help bring sustain-

able agriculture and commerce to areas with a long

history of poverty.

Our animals don't just provide project partners

with a reliable source of food, but also a reliable

source of income. Extra agricultural products, such as

milk from cows or goats, honey from bees or eggs

from chickens, can be both shared within the commu-

nity and sold at market. This new income, coupled

with the training in sustainable practices that our part-

ners receive, allows partners to clothe their families,

provide them with medical care and send their

children to

school.

When you purchase an animal from Heifer

International, you are part of this amazing ongoing

project to uplift an entire community!

THE GREENS MARKET

Can you already smell the fresh evergreen

scent floating through our Church! Mark

your calendars now for Friday, Nov. 30th (9

a.m.-7 p.m.) and Saturday, December 1st (9 a.m.- 4

p.m.). You will find a frangrant fresh assortment of

fine greens—roping, wreaths, swags and a few new

items! Plan to get all your fresh greenery from the

Church this year.

Any crafters or sellers interested in a table during the

market? Call Juli Stephens at 248-830-8385 (tables

are free to church members). We will need help from

the congregation to run the market, so watch future

articles and announcements for how you can volun-

teer. Sponsored by the [youth café] Mission Team..

Operation Christmas Child: The mission of Operation Christmas

Child is to demonstrate God’s love

in a tangible way to needy children

around the world, and together with

the local church worldwide, to share

the Good News of Jesus Christ. You can participate by

filling a plastic shoe box with small gifts and personal

care items. Brochures with age/gender suggestions for

gifts and instructions for packing are on the Welcome

Tables. These shoeboxes are distributed to children

around the world through Samaritan’s Purse. For

more info see operationchirstmaschild.org.uk

Completed boxes need to be in the Fellowship Hall

by November 11.

A “Light in the Darkness” Service

Sunday, December 2 at 4 p.m.

Many people struggle with sadness,

anxiety and depression during the

months of darkness and the upcom-

ing holiday season. The culture calls us to “Be Happy!”

but for those who have lost a loved one, a job, a home, or

are having relationship difficulties; this can be an espe-

cially difficult time of year. The “Light in the Darkness”

service is for all who feel out of sync with the season of

joy. It is a service of encouragement and hope. If you, or

someone you know need help getting through this season,

please join us as we seek peace in the presence of Jesus

and the promise of his love and care for each one of us,

especially during our most difficult time.


BALDWIN HOLIDAY STORE

The Baldwin Center Holiday

Store dates for our church fam-

ily to work is Friday, December

14, 2012 with 2 shifts (9:00 AM

-1:00 PM and 1:00 PM- 6:00

PM) and Saturday December 15,

2012 with 2 shifts (9:00 AM-Noon and Noon–3:00

PM). Last year the United Methodist Men also

supported this ministry and worked on Saturday but

please feel free to work any shift on either day the

store is open. There will be a sign up sheet on the

UMW bulletin board and if interested in getting

together for lunch on Friday at the Olive Garden,

please indicate so reservations can be made. Car pools

can also be formed.

We encourage your participation in this very reward-

ing “Baldwin Experience”. The families have been pre

-approved to come at a designated time during these 2

days and volunteers are needed to escort and make

sure each family member has several new clothing

items as well as a gift bag .All items are donated by

various churches and business groups.

On November 11, our United Methodist Women will

have an angel tree in Fellowship Hall with many

suggested gift and clothing ideas. Please take as many

angels as you would like and more angels will appear

the next week. If you don’t have a chance to choose an

angel, please consider donating clothing for men or

teenagers or teenage gifts. Hats, gloves, and scarves

are also needed. You may also donate a gift card and

deliver it to Ardis Pearce, Kim Ahlborn, or Joyce

Marker. If a toy is purchased that needs batteries,

please include them. Wrapping paper, bows, scotch

tape, and tags are also needed as well as stocking

stuffers, stockings and cards. New or used artificial

trees, ornaments, and lights in good condition are also

welcome. Please cross out the UPC label and place the

unwrapped gifts in the designated box under the tree.

Since the Greens Market is earlier in the season this

year and we like to have the items out of Fellowship

Hall before then, please deliver your donations by

November 28. Please contact Joyce Marker (248-391-

2809) for questions or to work at the store.

When the Roll is Called Up… in the Church Office?

We know the roll called “up yonder” is the name of the

song, and the most important roll of all. God’s inscrip-

tion of our names in the book of life, written in the ink

of Christ’s love, is our ultimate joy. But membership in

Christ’s Church is also a tremendous joy. And it is

certainly a privilege to serve here at LOUMC as a part

of this uniquely gifted family. Joining the church is a

concrete way of saying, “Here I Am, Lord! Send me!”

It is with this in mind, that we are offering the opportu-

nity, on Sunday, November 25th, for anyone who

would accept the invitation to be received into member-

ship here at LOUMC.

Please contact either Pastor Larry or Pastor Marge,

directly or through the church office, if you are inter-

ested or have any questions. Let us know the service

(7:55, 9:15, or 11:00) at which you would care to be

received. If you desire a class to learn more about

membership, we can talk about providing that, but it will

not required in order to join.

“Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian

Love!”

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

“The Very Best Gift of All” by Laura & Robert Keeley

A Christmas Play for Children

Presented by Sunday School children in Grades 2-5

On Sunday, December 16th

During the 9:15 Worship Service

Director: Donna Waite

Sign-ups for parts in the program are

taking place during Sunday School on

October 28th and Novenber 4th, with

rehearsals every Sunday after that.

There will be two special rehearsals:

Sunday, December 9th at 9:15 a.m. and a

Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, December

15th, 10-noon (this is the only day we

can rehearse in the sanctuary).

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! If you have

any questions, contact Donna at 248-693-6201, ext. 206 or

[email protected].


FEAST OF STEPHEN

STEPHEN MINISTRY FUNDRAISER DINNER

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7th

at 7 p.m.

One of the goals of Stephen Ministry is to be able to

provide the best care possible. Through our training

we realize that sometimes that care may come from the

service of a licensed therapist educated in helping

people work through life issues. Our community has

many skilled clinicians that can offer this service but

these services are not free. Often we meet with men and

women that cannot afford to pay for a licensed therapist.

On 12/7/12 at LOUMC Stephen Ministry will be hosting

a gourmet dinner to help raise funds that allow us to

help the men and women we encounter daily that could

benefit from seeing a counselor but cannot afford to pay

for one.

Offerings of a delicious prime rib and salmon dinner

will be available with all the delicious side dishes

provided. Women who host the tables will decorate

them in their Christmas finery. Each candlelit table will

be decorated differently and will allow the guests to

enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of each seating area.

Through this fundraising we want to meet a great need

in our community and continue to provide the best care

possible. As our fundraising grows, our ability to help

those in need increases in parallel. We are working with

several highly qualified therapists in our area that will

help support this by offering services at reduced rates.

For each ticket sold at a price of $50 per person we can

provide one half hour of counseling plus a delicious

meal. Tickets will be sold in Fellowship Hall on

Sundays following the 9:15 a.m. service. Seating is

limited so if this is a cause you would like to support

please buy your tickets as soon as possible. What a

great way to help others this blessed holiday season

while breaking bread with friends.

By helping each other bear our burdens we can provide

the care that is needed. On behalf of Stephen Ministry

at LOUMC, thank you and God Bless.

Carry each other’s burdens, and in

this way you will fulfill the law of

Christ.

Have a SLIM CHRISTMAS

What is a SLIM CHRISTMAS? Not quite sure?

See if you can fill in the blanks.

1. Slim Christmas is an emphasis of our church

encouraging us to reduce our spending on

gifts for our families, friends and ourselves

by ___________ . (a. 1/2; b. 1/3; c. 1/4)

2. Haiti is the poorest country in the

_____________________. (a. World,

b. Caribbean, c. Western Hemisphere)

3. Slim Christmas asks people to give the

money to the _____________ Project in

Haiti. (a. Jeffery b. Jeremie; c. Julia) through

UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on

Relief.)

4. We will join _______________- other United

Methodist churches in the Detroit Confer-

ence in mission partnership in the Jeremie

area. (a.50; b. 11; c. 100)

5. Christmas is not ______________ birthday.

It is Jesus’ birthday. (a. Santa’s; b. The

Grinch’s; c. Your)

6. According to Matthew 25, when we give to

the least and most needy of the world, we are

giving to ____________ . (a. ourselves; b.

Jesus; c. Santa Claus)

7. Christmas can leave us ______________ and

_______________. (a. exhausted and broke;

b. tense and angry; c. fat and happy)

8. Redirecting our Christmas giving can help us

experience the joy of ____________ and

___________ like Jesus. (a. saving and

spending; b. living and giving; c. shopping

and wrapping.)

9. _____________ per cent of money given

through UMCOR goes to the project desig-

nated. (a. 85; b. 68; c. 100)

(Answers: 1.a; 2.b; 3.b; 4.b; 5.c; 6.b; 7.a; 8 b; 9c)

PS. Money for Slim Christmas can be given at

any time. Make checks out to LOUMC, with

memo: Slim Christmas.


17 units $100.01 & up per week

17 units $75.01-$100 per week

19 units $55.01-$75 per week

12 units $45.01-$55.00 per week

13 units $35.01- $45.00 per week

25 units $25.01-$35.00 per week

33 units $15.01-$25.00 per week

55 units $7.51-$15.00 per week




191 units 0% per week

A breakdown of our

congregation’s giving

Find where you are on the chart

(your weekly giving)

Will you grow one rung this year?

We Are Climbing Jacob’s… Trellis?

You get the idea. Whether it’s a trellis (to fit our We Are God’s Garden theme),

or a ladder / stair-step (as is often used for financial campaigns), the principle

is the same. This month, as a part of our Fruitful Fields Commitment Campaign,

we are offering this challenge: find yourself on the trellis – what is your level of

giving – and then commit to moving up a level for 2013. If you’ve not made a pledge

before, make one this year. If you have pledged, consider the next level of giving.

That’s it! Together, we ARE God’s Garden, and we can and will yield a bountiful harvest

in God’s Fruitful Field of ministry!


What would you do if the Tornado Sirens went off in the Village during worship services?

The destination point for everyone when you hear the tornado sirens would be the ground floor of the new section of

our building and the Shalom/Catacombs Room hallway. You would need to go to an inside room with no windows

such as: the old center stairwell, bathrooms, storage closets, hallways, library, Shalom or Catacombs rooms,

Donna’s office, etc. You should stay away from the rooms under the sanctuary; closets that had utilities in them;

stairwells with windows; the nursery/day care rooms; and Fellowship Hall. As soon as the sirens go off, the back

half of the sanctuary & balcony should evacuate out the back sanctuary doors, down the stairs and proceed to the

destination point. The front of the sanctuary should go through the doors by the choir loft & through the music room

and make their way to the ground floor to the destination point. You may use the elevator during a tornado. Please

do not exit the church. The ushers will be responsible for evacuating the sanctuary so please follow their instruc-

tions. Your children will be in either the Catacombs or Shalom Rooms or the hallway near these rooms.

What would you do if the Fire Alarms went off in the church during worship services?

We need to evacuate the entire church as quickly as possible! The back half of the sanctuary & balcony will evacu-

ate out the front doors and meet at the Slater St. parking lot. The front half of the sanctuary will evacuate out the

door near the choir loft and/or through the music room, into the second floor of the new section and then out the Sla-

ter St. (east) stairwell and meet at the Slater St. parking lot. The front half of the sanctuary could also evacuate out

the front doors of the church depending on the location of the fire. The ushers will be responsible for evacuating the

church so please follow their instructions. Once everyone is evacuated, the ushers will be standing outside near the

doors of the church to make sure no one goes back into the church until the all-clear has been given by the fire de-

partment. Please know that once the fire alarms are activated the children and youth will be outside at the Slater St.

or Anderson St. parking lots before you get outside. Please do not go to your child’s classroom or nursery as all of

the Sunday school teachers will have your children outside the church much quicker than we’re able to evacuate the

sanctuary. The ushers will make sure the entire church is evacuated.

We do want to thank you for participating in the fire drill that we had at church on September 23rd during the

9:15AM worship service. We were able to evacuate the entire church in 4 minutes and 20 seconds. This is the first

fire drill we’ve had for the entire church in a very long time and it seemed to go fairly well. It’s always good to be

prepared in case a real emergency ever took place at our church. If you have any questions, concerns or would like

to volunteer to be an usher please contact Brad Smiles at (248) 628-9223 or [email protected].

It’s an Applebee’s Monday

November 5th and 19th

Come by Applebee’s and have lunch, dinner, coffee, tea or dessert and they will donate 20% directly to Lake Orion

United Methodist Church. The restaurant prefers no flyers - just let your wait staff

know when you order.

Thank you for your support!


We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the

following people for their help in and around the church:

to Chris Wilson, Sue Noonan, Ed & Janis Solack, Jim

Wright, Trudy Carney, Joyce Suzore, Paulie Egner, Jim

Pearce, Andy Love, Mark Lantzy, Charlie Weaver, Anne

Rossier, Diann Orlowski, Becki Doyle, Jeanne & Kraig

Draggoo, Joe D’Ambrosio, Melanie Kursinsky, Alan &

Beth Widgren, Jack Brown, Brad Smiles, Tim & Joyce

Marker and Bob Butler for ushering & greeting.

to Brooke Viviano, Jessica Fox, Anna Graffeo for

serving as acolytes.

to Jason Waite, Lynne Winter, Ginny Lavender and

Pam Moreman for being lay readers.

to George & Juli Stephens, Project Shalom Team,

Kraig & Jeanne Draggoo, Martha & Don Northcote,

Diane Hanson and Cindy Katz for hosting Fellowship Time

to Cynthia Du, Lynne Winter, Helen Barnes, and Tim

& Joyce Marker for being Fellowship Time Greeters.

To all those who planned, shopped, prepared, served or

cleaned-up for the Free Community Meals throughout the

past month.

ABOUT PEOPLE

Please keep the following people in your prayers:

Evelyn Denton Patti Miechiels

Bruce Denton Olivia Scott

Gladys Ishmael George Stephens

Jan Ishmael Marcella Brodkorb

Scott Johnson Allen Tacey

Barb Kelley James Tomlinson

In Thanks

WORKING IN THE KITCHEN:

Thank you to those who worked in the

Baldwin Avenue Kitchen on

October 17: Jack & Charlotte Brown,

Jim Childers, Marilyn Gaskins, Ginny

Lavender, Jim Pearce, Barbara Shulze,

Myrna Sweetland and Jay Verran.

A reminder to those scheduled to work in the kitchen

on Wednesday, November 21: Jim Childers, Michele

Kellogg, Phil & Ginny Lavender, Jim Leach, Lance &

Linda Nixon, Jim Pearce, Bill Porritt, Myrna Sweetland,

Barbara Shulze and Jay Verran.

Please contact Charlotte Brown at (248) 391-0753 if

you can help or know someone that would like to help.

To everyone who prayed for Olivia,

Thank You! Thank you for the

beautiful prayer quilt too. We truly

appreciate all the kindness and love

that has been shown to us.

Heather and Robert Scott

THANK YOU FROM

THE PROJECT SHALOM KITCHEN

A thank you to this congregation for your support of

Project Shalom Kitchen! The generous donations of

food and support as well to the many, many people

who worked in the kitchen that weekend, many who

worked the entire weekend, is appreciated more than

is message can convey.

We appreciate the more than

200 team workers who bring

such joy to the kitchen workers

with their attitude and appetite! This is an amazing

outreach into the community.

A big thanks to Kathy Blaylock,

Jim Childers, Jerry Mom, Chad

Griffith, and Paul Reile for helping

on the LOUMC Road Clean-

Up. The weather was beautiful

(thankfully!) and we collected 14

bags of trash! See you in the

spring, and hopefully we’ll have some more folks join

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United Methodist Church of Lake Orion

OUR MISSION

INVITE others into a relationship with Christ

PREPARE people as faithful disciples to use their gifts to serve God

SERVE others in Christian love

United Methodist

Church of Lake Orion 140 E. Flint Street

Lake Orion, MI 48362

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HANGING OF THE GREENS

Please join us for the “Hanging of the Greens” to decorate the sanctuary and exterior

of the church for Christmas. We will gather in the sanctuary on Friday, November

30, 2012, 6:00 p.m. Pizza, pop, veggies and cookies will be served at 7:00—7:30.

This is a great event for the whole family. Please sign up in the Fellowship Hall so

we can have an accurate count when planning the refreshments.

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