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Footprints

A publication of UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF LUDINGTON 5810 Bryant Road, Ludington, MI 49431 (231) 843-8340 Email: office@ludingtonumc.org www.ludingtonumc.org Believers seeking and sharing the character of Christ

2011

UMC Special Events

and Committee Meetings 2 Sacrament of Communion 2,9,16,23,30 Legacy 5:00 & 7:00 pm 3 Holiday: Office closed 4,11,18,25 Intercessory Prayer 9:30 am; Bell Choir Rehearsal 5:00 pm 4 Trustees 7:00 pm 5,12,19,26 Rug & Sleeping Bag Ladies 9:00 am, Praise Band Rehearsal 5:30 pm 5 Missions Committee 7:00 pm 6 XYZ Potluck & Program 12:00 pm 6,13,20,27 Men’s Book Club at Brenda’s Café 6:00 am, Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm, Praise Choir Rehearsal 8:00 pm 7,14,21,28 Needlework Club 9:30 am 10 Finance Committee 4:30 pm 11 Staff-Pastor-Parish 7:00 pm 12,19,26 Family Meal 6:00 pm 13,20,27 Women‟s Bible Study 9:30 am 14, 28 “The Outlet” 6:30 pm 16 All-Church Bowling at Park Lanes 1:45 17 Evangelism Committee 6:30 pm 23 Blood Pressure Clinic 10:30-11:00 am 24 Council on Ministries 7:00 pm 25 Administrative Board 6:30 pm 30 Healing Service Our church hosts Hospitality INC January 30-February 6, 2011. United Methodist Women events are on page 4.

Sing With Us The Christmas Story was presented by the Sunday School classes on December 12 at the 11:00 service. On this wintery day more than forty awesome students from age three through the eighth grade presented the Christmas story through scripture and song. Darlene Ponko was program coordinator. Many thanks go also to Karen Disegna, Carleen Shinn, Emily Garland, Kristin Korendyke, Jane Clark, Penny Quillan, Wayne Disegna, Steve Begnoche, Laurie McKinven-Copus and Kristen Biggs. A special “Birthday Party for Jesus” reception followed in Fellowship Hall. Darlene led the singing of the “Happy Birthday” song and the fifth graders snuffed out the candles. Betty Tabor‟s reception assistants were Erma Rodgers, Cindy Genter, Sally Reed and Crystal, Ann Sleeman, Ted and Kathy Radtke, Kayla and Patty Gottwald, Nancy Kelley and Dennis Tabor. (See more photos on pages 6 & 7!)

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Community Events in Our Church This Month

1—Emmaus Gathering/Potluck 5:00 pm 4—Habitat for Humanity Board 8:00 am 5,12,19,26—Business Network International (BNI) 6:30-9:00 am; Recorder Group Practice 7:00 pm 13—Emmaus Board 7:00 pm 14—Wedding Rehearsal 5:30 pm 15—Wedding 3:00 pm (setup in morning)

The XYZ (Xtra Years of Zest) Group will meet at noon on Thursday, January 6. Our meet-ing will begin as usual with a pot-

luck meal. After lunch, Dave Hamman will present a program on the recent mission trip to Haiti. Bring a dish to pass and your table service. Please join us for time of good food and fellowship and what I‟m sure will be an informative program. Allan Carlson

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Wednesday Night Dinners will begin again at 6:00 January 12 in Fellowship Hall. The dinners will con-tinue until the end of April with two exceptions: February 2, when Hospitality INC will be in Fellow-ship Hall; and during Holy Week, when we will meet on Maundy Thursday (April 21) instead of Wednes-day. After each meal there will be singing and devo-tions. If additional programs are scheduled following the devotions, these will be noted in the weekly Sun-day bulletins. Allan Carlson

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The Evangelism Committee has reviewed four possible studies for use following our Wednes-day Night Dinners. Based on that review, we are scheduling the course The Best Question Ever by Andy Stanley, for six sessions beginning January 19. Each session runs 45 minutes to an hour. Please sign up by January 9 in the narthex Sunday mornings or on the Volunteer Office bulletin board so that I‟ll know how many Participant Guides to order. Allan Carlson

The church office will be closed Decem-ber 27 and January 3 because of the holi-days.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Congratulations to proud grandma Cris Wegener. Brayden James Wegener was born December 5. He weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21.25 inches long.

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The Women’s Winter Bible Study begins January 13 and continues through March 10, 2011—Thursdays at 9:30 am. We will continue our study on the women of the Bible beginning with Eve. We will use The Remarkable Women of the Bible by Elizabeth George as our study guide. Con-tact Lynne Gohn at 843-4746.

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Preregister for Bowling: Our church family bowling party has grown to be such a popular event that sign-up sheets will be available January 2. If there

is enough interest a waiting list will be established. Walk-ins and Waiting List bowlers will be assigned lanes at 2:00 for any “no-shows.” See details be-low. Church Bowling Pizza Party: Everyone is invited. This is a multi-generational event. Our church family bowling party at Park Lanes will be held on Sunday afternoon, January 16. Sign-up sheets will be available starting Jan. 2. Please arrive at 1:45 so bowling can start at 2:00 p.m. Limited bumper lanes will be available for the youngest children. $5.00 provides two games, shoe rental and one pop. More pop can be purchased from the vending ma-chines. Pizza, apples, cookies will be provided. The church will furnish popcorn. continued on page 5

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LEGACY Legacy Open House

We have decorated and painted the

youth room and are inviting the entire

congregation to a Legacy Open House,

January 9th from 3-5pm. Come and

check out the new room, enjoy some

games, and have refreshments. We

hope that you can come and get to

know the youth as well as encourage

our ministry. Information on the youth

groups will also be available.

Volunteers Needed

Any program needs a good team of

volunteers to help it run smoothly.

Our youth program is no different. If

you’re interested in helping with any

of the following areas let Donna

Peterson know. 231-843-3814

*Provide a snack for youth group

*Assist Jennifer with youth group

*Pick up kids on Sunday nights

*Help with special events or parties

Ministry Hour

Every Wednesday night from 7-8pm (following

the Family Meal) we will have a ministry hour

for all youth 6-12th grade. During this hour we

will work on skits, dramas, songs, special music

and more that can be used in ministry. This is a

great opportunity for us to use our talents for the

Lord. Hope to see you there!

January Calendar

January 2nd—NO LEGACY

January 9th—MS 5pm & HS 7pm

Youth Room Open House 3-5pm

January 16th—MS 5pm & HS 7pm

January 23rd—MS 5pm & HS 7pm

January 30th –MS 5pm & HS 7pm

Begin Fruitful February

Looking Ahead

Next month all youth will be partici-

pating in Fruitful February! This is an

exciting month long activity to

encourage youth to bring friends and

have faithful attendance. All youth

will be divided into 4 fruity teams.

Each week they come they will get to

place a fruit on their team tree. At the

end of the month the team with the

most fruit on their tree gets rewarded.

February 6th—Superbowl Party!

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The sound and video techs could use some addi-tional people to help. Broaden your skills, and have fun working with us. We train you, but computer knowledge would be helpful. Contact Wally Brown if you are interested or have questions: 231-845-5699 or wallaceabrown@yahoo.com . Hospitality, INC: Once again, we will host the homeless at our church from January 30 to February 6, 2011 between the hours of 6:00 pm and 8:00 am. People like you will provide them with a hot meal, a warm cot, a hot shower, a safe place and a friendly smile every night. The success of this mission de-pends on volunteers. We have volunteer opportuni-ties for everyone! We need:

Dinner coordinator (prepare menu) Breakfast coordinator Food preparers (bring in food for dinner or breakfast) Evening visitors/snack hosts Dinner hosts/cleanup Overnight hosts Drivers Setup/takedown coordinator each Sunday.

Bev Hamman will be the Hospitality INC volunteer coordinator for our church. She will be in the nar-thex each Sunday beginning January 2 with signup sheets.

NEEDED: Someone to come to the church on Tuesdays to move the Bell Choir tables and equipment from the west hallway into the chan-cel and set them up for Bell Choir rehearsal. They need to be set up by 5:00 pm, but you may come anytime before that. Please contact Deb Wooster at 845-6303 to arrange a time when you can learn how to set them up. Jacob Shaw, from the Praise Band, needs a place to stay and a part-time job. Please contact him at 231-239-4377 (cell phone) or by email at st.jakarta@yahoo.com. Jake is a student at West Shore. His resume is available in the church office, or see Jake for a copy.

United Methodist Women

Wednesday, January 19, 1:30 pm Priscilla Circle meets at Village Haus. Lydia Circle meets at the home of Vi Christopherson.

Dear UMC of Ludington Congrega-tion, Thank you for allowing the Soccer Club to use the Fellowship Hall for our Ice Cream Social on November 4.

As always, the facility was perfect for our needs, and we appreciate your generosity in sharing it with us. The Ludington Soccer Club Dear Friends and Family at Ludington UMC, We are very grateful for your partnership in our min-istry through your friendship, prayers, and support. God bless you with His peace and joy throughout the celebration of His Emmanuel. Love in Christ, Bob & Sue Martin

Great Quotes from The Newsletter Newsletter

“The devil is easy to identify. He appears when you’re terribly tired and makes a very reason-able request which you know you shouldn’t grant.” Fiorello La Guardia “Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you’ll ever regret.” Ambrose Bierce

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By Betty Tabor January 2: Sunday School classes resume at 9:30 Sunday morning, January 2 for Preschool Threes and

Fours through the Middle School class (6th-7th-8th grade). New students, visitors and guests are always welcome. Age appropriate Welcome Bags are given to these students. Toys for Tots: The November-December Sunday School offering brought in close to $70.00. The Sal-vation Army requested that we supply gifts for teens this year. Jennifer Courtland and Betty Tabor bought sporting goods, movies, jewelry, wallets, purses and bath sets. They delivered the gifts to the building on Melendy Street for the distribution to parents on December 15. Next Mission: Once again we will use our January and February offering for socks and underwear for children and mothers at the women‟s shelter, C.O.V.E. Children may also bring new packages of socks and underwear. Valentines for Shut-ins: Students will make valentine cards on Janu-ary 16 and 23 for the church visita-tion team to deliver to members confined to home or nursing home. This has become an out-reach tradition for our Sunday School program that touches the hearts of the receivers. Cocoa Parties: Each week one class will have a hot chocolate and cookie party during January and Feb-ruary. What a great way to warm up on a cold Sun-day morning!

More Another study that interested the Evangelism Committee was the book Take This Bread by Sara Miles. Wayne Disegna has offered to lead the study in an adult class at 9:30 Sunday mornings be-ginning January 16 and running for five or six weeks. This book is a gem—the spiritual memoir of a real twenty-first-century Christian. If interested, please sign up in the narthex on Sunday or on the Volun-teer Office Bulletin Board no later than January 9. Allan Carlson

Proofreading is a Dying Art

The following examples of dreadful-but-funny newspaper headlines were contributed by Margie Kruse. Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers Miners Refuse to Work After Death Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant War Dims Hope for Peace Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge Hospitals Are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead

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December 5: Maralee McCumber presented Captain Tim McPherson of the Salvation Army with a check from our church for $3300 and piles of food for the food pantry. December 10: Our church office volunteers enjoyed an appreciation party in Fellowship Hall.

Each Sunday: We lit the Advent candles. December 12: The Sunday School children presented a Christmas program, followed by a Birthday Party for Jesus.

December 18 & 19: The choirs presented Geron Davis’ cantata, “Hope Has Come.” Watch the February Footprints for a photo!

December Snapshots

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More Children’s Christmas Program

Photos

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November 13-20, five team members went on a medical mission trip to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Ron Applebey, a physician‟s assistant at Memorial Medical Center;

his wife, Kim, a registered nurse; Dave Hamman, Missions Chairman and team leader; Dr. Scott Sitler, Ludington dentist; and his assistant, Tammy Martin, made the eight-day trip. Arriving Satur-

day afternoon, we were taken directly to Rev. Dr. Junie Hyacinthe‟s home, which was our guesthouse the next seven days. June and her husband, Dr. Hubert, own and operate King‟s Hospital where our team worked all week, joining a ten-member surgical team from New York and New Jersey. June and Hubert also have an orphanage and an elementary school on the same grounds. Most recently, June opened up a nursing school, and Ron and Kim were asked to sit in the classroom and give a little advice to students. On Sunday, we attended the Central Methodist Church of Port-au-Prince. In the afternoon, we took a driving tour of the city. There is still much rubble around the city from the January earthquake but not nearly as much as in June. Finally, progress is being made. Later, we set up a dental chair and medical supplies at King‟s Hos-pital. On Monday, dental work was slow for Scott and Tammy; but as the week progressed it became very busy, especially on Friday. Scott extracted teeth all week. Most came out easily, but there were a couple of teeth very difficult to remove. Ron and Kim were very busy all week treating pa-tients. Ron even did some minor surgery alongside a surgeon from New York. The patient was an orphan from King‟s Orphanage. They saw only one case of cholera all week.

Dave spent most of his time meeting with the lead-ers of UMCOR, which now has an office in Port-au-Prince, and Rev. Paul Gesner, head of the Methodist Church of Haiti. They discussed the future of several Methodist projects including the Methodist Chil-dren‟s Home of PAP, the Baudin Agricultural School, Haiti Methodist School Hot Lunch Program and a school and medical clinic in the town of La-tannerie. On Thursday, a national holiday, we visited the Bap-tist Mission up on the mountain overlooking the city. We also visited the Methodist Children‟s Home and brought gifts for the children. Any free time we had after our work days was spent playing and talking with the orphans at King‟s Or-phanage. The last day, on our way to the airport, we stopped to visit St. Joseph Orphanage. Bev and I sponsor an eighteen-year-old Haitian orphan girl who works and lives with the director of the orphanage. She is only in the seventh grade because she did not start school until age ten. With support from the United Methodist Church of Ludington, we all felt we made a contribution, how-ever small, for the betterment of the people of Haiti.

Medical Mission Trip to Haiti November 2010 by Dave Hamman

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Tom Bentz Dorothy Comstock, Johnny Dobb & family Rev. Bill Dobbs Ralph Fowler Millie Frederick Bruce Gillett Aiden Harper Bob Herlein Carla Iris Robert Jones Shari Kellams Arlene Kelsey Carolann Klinkhammer Shirley Larson Jennifer MacDonald John Nelson Sean Nelson Karen & Pat O‟Brien Joseph Penrod People of Haiti Gail Piper Jerry Ponko Alyce Prescott Donna Rathburn Lillian Russell, Chesna Saxton Pat Shinn‟s sister Amy Dennis Tabor Lynne Webster Linda & Lisa Wolven Geoff Wooster MILITARY Matt Bowling, OK Christina Collins, Afgh. George Cone, GA Travis DeMeester, CA Kevin Eaton, OK Kristian Eckley Benjamin Gottwald, Okinawa

Jonathan Gottwald, TX Jose Granados Gregg Heimall, Jr., RI Tyler Iteen, IL Eric Luteyn, MO Michael M. Marquez Adam Miller, LA Jonathan Oliver Blaine Reed, Afgh. Kenneth (Mark) Shaw Christopher Stevens Anthony Wagner, VA Jonathan Wagner Daron Diepenbruck is out of the military. MISSIONARIES Bob & Sue Martin Paul Webster Pastor Bernard & Betty Lumene Delbert & Sandy Groves COLLEGE Ashley Betke, MSU Brent Gillett, CMU Martin Hunt, WMU Tom Jones, Ferris Jenna Luke, Baker, Muskegon Patrick Luke, Mich. Tech. Cody McCary, SMAT Mallory Pehrson, MSU Emma Post, Alma Katelin Post, Ferris Darren Quillan, MSU Eric & Jess Reum, MSU Andrew Rodriguez, EMU Matt Sonefeld, CMU Bethany Sonefeld, Ferris Rachael & Emily Sparks Ian Stubbs, U of M Jenni Stubbs, WSCC Nursing Julia Swanson

Alison & Erica Timinski Samantha Wingate, CMU SEMINARY Cory Young NURSING HOMES AND AS-

SISTED LIVING (See Volunteer Counter for addresses) Alice & Warren Abrahamson Leone Benedict Helen Blum Marjorie Boardman Helen Burmeister Margie Cauchie Idah Gearhart Frieda Hansen Billie Jabrocki Margaret Lunde Tom McCumber Bill Nickelson Jr. Don & Iva Randall Joan Rasmussen Eileen Thiel Emma Van Horn

Ongoing Prayer Concerns

PRAYER REQUEST CARDS are located in the pews, the narthex and the Volunteer‟s Desk. Requests are prayed over on Tuesday mornings and are kept confidential. They are prayed over for 30 days unless updated for a

longer period of time. All prayer requests are kept in the office. If you have an urgent prayer request, you may activate the prayer chains by calling the church office at 843-8340. If the church office is closed, you may call either Lynne Gohn (843-4746) or Anne Estle (843-6263).

Emilie Wheeler 9/13/19 - 11/30/10

Rachael Stewart 1/8/45 - 12/9/10

Doris Johnson 9/10/26 - 12/12/10

“...God will wipe away every

tear from their eyes, and

death shall be no more…”

Revelation 21:4

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Footprints Editor’s Note: Our Lay Member to

Annual Conference, Al Bouda, contributed this

item to our newsletter because Bill Dobbs was

pastor of our church from 1983 to 1991. Bill had

surgery in late 2010 for thyroid cancer and he

will have chemo or radiation beginning in 2011.

LMC

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INSIDE THE JANUARY 2011 ISSUE OF FOOTPRINTS

Footprints A publication of UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF LUDINGTON

United Methodist Church of Ludington

5810 Bryant Rd., Ludington, Michigan 49431 (231) 843-8340 Fax: (231) 843-0070

Email: office@ludingtonumc.org Web site: www.ludingtonumc.org

Rev. Tom Evans, Pastor

Jennifer Courtland, Youth and Christian Education Director Laurie McKinven-Copus, Office Manager /Footprints Editor

Rebecca Sopha, Music Director Deb Wooster, Handbell Choir Director

Jac Russell, Praise Band Director Sharon Dostal and Jill Jebavy, Nursery

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

SUNDAY EVENTS Contemporary Worship 9:30 am

Fellowship 10:15 am Traditional Worship 11:00 am

Nursery 9:30 am - 12:15 pm

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Bits „N Pieces……….….........2,5 Calendar/Birthdays….…….....12 Interview with Bill Dobbs…....11 Kids‟ Page ………….……......10

Missions……….……….……...8 Photo Gallery………….…..1,6,7 Prayer Ministry…………..……9 Sunday School News…...…...…5

Thanks……….……….……..………4 United Methodist Women…………..4 You Can Help……………....….....…4 Youth…………………...…………..3