GROW DEEPOpening Service of Memorial and Holy Communion

West Michigan Annual ConferenceThursday, June 4, 2015 • 4:00 PM

Calvin College Covenant Fine Arts CenterGrand Rapids, Michigan

*Hymn And Are We Yet Alive See page 6

WE PROCLAIM

Scripture Reading with Song Luke 5:1-11 (congregation is seated) Lord, you have come to the lakeshore

Looking neither for wealthy nor wise ones; You only ask me to follow humbly.

Refrain: O Lord, with your eyes you have searched me, and while smiling have spoken my name; Now my boat’s left on the shoreline behind me; by your side I will seek other seas.

You know so well my possessions; My boat carries no gold and no weapons; You will fi nd there my nets and labor. Refrain

You need my hands, full of caring Through my labors to give others rest, And constant love that keeps on loving. Refrain

You, who have fi shed other oceans, Ever longed for by souls who are waiting, My loving friend, as thus you call me. Refrain Words: Cesareo Gabarian; trans. by Gertrude C. Suppe, George Lockwood, and Raquel Gutiérrez-Achon. Music: Cesareo; harm. by Skinner Chávez-Melo. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House. Reprinted by permission from The United Methodist Hymnal.

Grow Deep*Please stand as able

WE GATHER

Prelude Praise to the Immortality of Jesus, by Olivier Messiaen Patricia Kates, violin; Eric Strand, piano

Introduction to the Theme Caleb Williams Grow in Love canon, by Eric Strand

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Grow deep, Grow deep,Grow strong,

Grow be yond,- Grow be yond,- Grow in love.

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Copying for local use is permitted and encouraged.

Sermon “Into Deeper Waters” Rev. Dr. William Dobbs

Music “May Your Roots Go Deep” by Carl Wiltse vocal ensemble and piano

May your roots go deep into the soil of God’s marvelous love;and may you feel and understand how long, how wide,

how deep, and how high that love is.Be fi lled with the fullness of God,

unto whom be glory through all ages, world without end. Amen.

based on Ephesians 3:17-19,21

Reading from Trees: Refl ections and Poems by Herman Hesse

Naming of the Saints sung to HYMN OF PROMISE

In the bulb there is a fl ower; in the seed, an apple tree;In cocoon, a hidden promise: butterfl ies will soon be free!

In the cold and snow of winter there’s a spring that waits to be,Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.

Remembering the saints

Cast your nets in deeper waters, root yourself in what is true,Turn your loss to richer soil, nourishing the bold and new.

Jesus asked us, “what is greatness? Is it height or depth or length?”Then he showed us humble service, breaking bound’ries, sharing strength.

Remembering the saints

Tiny seeds become great forests, patient roots can break through stone,Growing past our expectation, living faith in the unknown.

Rooted deep in living water, strong in diff ’rence, friend to friend,Growing out beyond our borders, hand in hand to journey’s end.

Remembering the saints

In our end is our beginning; in our time, infi nity; In our doubt there is believing; in our life, eternity. In our death, a resurrection; at the last, a victory, Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. Verses 1, 4: Natalie Sleeth, © 1986 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. CCLI license #921580. Verses 2, 3: Caleb Williams

Prayer Bishop Deborah L. Kiesey

WE RESPOND

Celebration of the Ministry of the Saints Vocalise, by Sergei Rachmaninoff Patricia Kates, violin; Eric Strand, piano

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A men.- A men.- A men.- A men.- A men.- A men.- A men.-

A men.- Ho san- na!- Ho san- na!- Ho san- na- in the high est!-

Ho san- na!- Ho san- na!- Ho san- na- in the high est!-

Christ has died, Christ is ris en,- Christ will come a gain.- Christ has died,

Christ is ris en,- Christ will come a gain.- Ho san- na!- Ho san- na!- Ho san- na-

in the high est!- Ho san- na!- Ho san- na!- Ho san- na- in the high est!-

Ho ly,- ho ly,- ho ly,- God of power and might, hea ven- andearth are full,

are full of your glo ry.- Ho san- na!- Ho san- na!- Ho san- na- in the

high est!- Ho san- na!- Ho san- na!- Ho san- na- in the high est!-

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The Sacrament of Holy Communion

Invitation

Confession

Silence/Assurance

Eucharistic Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Words: traditional. Music: John L Bell (b. 1949) Copyright WGRG The Iona Community (Scotland) (admin. GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638)

Used by permission under license from OneLicense.net

Giving of Bread and Cup Communion and Off ering Music during Communion Eat This Bread – Taizé

Eat this bread, drink this cup, come to me and never be hungry.Eat this bread, drink this cup, trust in me and you will not thirst.

Hymns for Violin and Piano, arr. Kitchen

Off ering: Hispanic/Latino Ministries

Prayer after Communion (unison), adapted from Brian WrenHoly Trinity, outgoing, sending —

Send us in your name and in your image.Inspire in us your unity of loving purpose.

Instill in us your joy in receiving and giving.Build between us relationships that practice peace

and the longing to forgive and be forgiven.Grow in us courage to risk reaching out in love

to the enemy and the stranger.Through Jesus Christ, crucifi ed and risen. Amen.

WE GO FORTH

Hymn Give Thanks for Life, by Shirley Erena Murray tune: Sine Nomine (“For All the Saints”)

Give thanks for life, the measure of our days,mortal, we pass through beauty that decays,

yet sing to God our hope, our love, our praise,Alleluia!

Give thanks for those who made their life a lightcaught from the Christ-fl ame, bursting through the night,

who touched the truth, who burned for what is right,Alleluia!

And for our own, our living and our dead,thanks for the love by which our life is fed,

a love not changed by time or death or dread,Alleluia!

Give thanks for hope, that like the wheat, the grainthat lies in darkness does its life retainin resurrection to grow green again,

Alleluia!

© 1987 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL. CCLI license #921580.

Blessing and Sending Postlude Fanfare, by William Mathias Eric Strand

WE GO FORTH

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Reproduced from The United Methodist Hymnal 1989, by permission.

And Are We Yet Alive

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In MemoriamClergy

DALE D. BROWNBorn February 12, 1928. Served Stanwood 1951; Edmore 1954; Comstock 1960; Evart 1961; Grandville 1964; St. Joseph Feb. 1, 1973; Battle Creek: First Jan. 16, 1983; Retired 1993. Died November 14, 2014.Dale worked to build the Kingdom of God through his ministry in the West Michigan Confer-ence for 42 years, as well as being able to build buildings. He drew plans for every congregation

served and built or helped to build, and even went a step farther after retiring to get his builder’s license. He was very gifted in so many ways. He was a very visionary person in seeing ahead as to what was needed to happen in the churches, in ministry and in buildings. He loved his work for the Lord!

FRANK A. COZADDBorn May 17, 1927. Served Barryton 1949; Bloomingdale 1952; Sturgis (Assoc.)1954; Transf. to Detroit Conf. 1956, Detroit: Christ (Assoc.); Farmington: Orchard 1958; Clarkston 1967; Ann Arbor: West Side 1975; Clawson 1982; Flint: Hope 1985; Retired 1989. Died June 28, 2014.Frank grew up in a Christian family and of the eight children, four became Methodist ministers

and a sister, Esther Brown, married a Methodist minister and served with UMCOR overseas and around the United States.

VANCE M. DIMMICK, JR.Born August 22, 1938. Transferred from Central Pennsylvania Conference; served Weidman 1977; Grand Rapids Northlawn 1984; Retired 1992; Snow 2008-2009; Parmelee UMC 2010-2012. Died November 20, 2014.During his ministry, Vance volunteered at various hospital emergency rooms, drove ambulance, and volunteered as a fireman. Following retirement, he was employed as an ER Tech at

Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids. He worked with middle school youth for 56 years. McCurdy Mission School became a passion for him and he gifted many people with an opportunity to serve there. Vance was a man of passion and commitment. He was an example of a life well lived.

EDWARD L. DUNCANServed the Detroit Conference, was former Director of Mission and Outreach and Editor of the Michigan Christian Advocate. Died June 7, 2014.

RAE L. FRANKEBorn January 21, 1942. Served as Deacon at Lansing: Trinity 1998; Voluntary Leave of Absence 2003; Retired 2004. Died April 24, 2015.Rae served many families over the years at Trinity United Methodist Church. Her service to families in the area extended beyond the church as she held services at local nursing homes for the elderly, visited Chosen Vision and led grief and bereavement classes for people who had

lost a loved one. She also presided over all family members’ weddings.

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CHARLES E. FRYBorn July 13, 1929. Served Scotts 1949; Scotts/Climax 1951; Decatur 1953; Benton Harbor (Assoc.) Sept. 1956; Grand Rapids: Aldersgate 1959; Kalamazoo: Parchment 1964; Conference Associate Program Director 1968; Battle Creek: First, 1973; Central District Superintendent 1978; Grand Rapids: Trinity 1984; Retired 1989. Died January 23, 2015.Chuck’s varied appointments gave him the opportunity to serve as part of nearly every board

and agency of his domination in West Michigan. He co-founded Clergy Financial Services, publishing a newsletter that helped ministers with their personal fi nances. He served 10 years on the Advisory Board of the Cascade Library and six years as a trustee of the Kent District Library. Chuck especially enjoyed his fam-ily, traveling, reading, gardening and meeting new people. His smile and handshake were shared with all!

JACK G. KRAKLANBorn July 22, 1928. Served LaSalle/Zion (EUB) 1962; Ludington: St. Paul (EUB) 1967; Hart-Mears 1971; Traverse City: Emmanuel 1979; Colon 1983; Jonesville/Allen 1985; Leave of absence 1988; Retired 1991. Died December 8, 2014.Jack graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving his country during the Korean Confl ict. He enjoyed playing golf

and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and serving God.

JAMES E. LEACHBorn October 10, 1930. Served Hopkins 1955; Kalamazoo: First (Assoc.) 1956; Grand Rapids: Second 1959; Executive Secretary, Michigan Conference Board of Education 1962; Big Rapids: First 1965; Honorable Location 1972; Retired 1994; Charge Conference: Memorial UMC, Lake Placid, FL. Died April 29, 2015.Jim’s family was the love and joy of his life. He experienced wonderful family adventures at

his cottage in northern Michigan, and continued his hobbies of boating and fi shing after relocating to Florida. He was a licensed private pilot and enjoyed hunting, reading, and traveling.

ALLEN J. LEWISBorn October 4, 1917. Served Woodland Evangelical/EUB 1945; Grand Rapids Hope 1949; Fremont, IN & East Gilead, MI 1952; Maple Hill 1955-62 & Turk Lake 1955-61; Snover/Moore 1962-69. Served Omard/Flynn UMC parish for seven years in the 1970’s and Lapeer Trinity UMC for three years in the 1980’s. Died January 1, 2015.“A.J.” was very active in the camping program of the Michigan EUB conference. He served as

counselor, craft facilitator, and Junior Camp director at Riverside, Albright, and Bayshore camps. Community involvement was a hallmark of the last half of his life. He was a volunteer fi reman, a member of Lions Clubs, and served on the Sanilac County Board of Mental Health. His strength in ministry was in meeting people, striving to fi nd common ground of interest and experience. Family was also very important to him.

KENNETH A.O. LINDLANDBorn May 28, 1923. Served Wolf Lake 1951,1952; Wolf Lake/Lake Harbor 1956; Lake Harbor Aug. 1957; Lake Harbor/Unity 1959; Muskegon: Unity/Twin Lake 1961; Wyoming: Wesley Park 1965; Grand Rapids: Oakdale/Westgate Dec. 1, 1969; Kalamazoo: Stockbridge 1973; Traverse City: Emmanuel 1977; Grass Lake 1979; Mulliken/Saranac Mission 1983; Mulliken/Sebewa Center 1984; Retired 1987. Died March 30, 2015.

Kenneth and his wife Agnes not only started the Lake Harbor church but Wolf Lake and Unity as well. He also was a trusted and faithful servant of the Lord as well as for The United Methodist Church. He was an exceptional man, loving and most caring and loved Agnes faithfully right to the end of her life and his. They will both be loved and missed terribly! The loss will be felt by the church, family and friends.

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JANILYN McCONNELLBorn February 17, 1933. Served as Deacon, Kewadin 1998; Retired 2003. Died July 14, 2013.Janilyn’s greatest passion was music and she expressed this in her work and service all her life as a singer, saxophone player in marching bands, on stage in musicals, music teacher in schools

and director of choirs in churches and community.

VERNON L. MICHAELBorn June 19, 1921. Served Coleman/North Bradley 1954; Hart 1961; Byron Center/Market St. 1966; Niles: Trinity 1967; Schoolcraft/Pleasant Valley 1969; Coopersville 1970; Marne 1980; Granted disability 1982; Retired 1987. Died November 26, 2014.Vernon, or “Mike”, was a much loved pastor and a GREATLY loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather! Vernon loved his God and his family. He saw the best in everyone.

Anyone who met him was instantly challenged to interact with him.

DANIEL E. MILESBorn May 1, 1946. Served Concord 1969; East Lansing: Chapel Hill/Gunnisonville Jan 1, 1972; Alden/Central Lake 1974; Honorable Location Dec 1, 1976; Retired 2006. Died May 26, 2014.

Daniel served the Lord generously and was inspired to become a minister at youth camp early in his life to follow in his father’s footsteps.

RICHARD MUESSIG IIIBorn April 4, 1935. Served Pokagon Sept. 1992-2001; Retired 2001. Died December 14, 2014.Richard had a gift for delivering a message in his sermon that always seemed so powerful. He gained a lot of joy from helping others to see things clearer, or just being a comforting person to be with, fi rst as an educator and then as a pastor. He spent his last day on this earth singing

in a Christmas cantata that he had been preparing and looking forward to for weeks and then he shared lunch and fellowship with his fellow church members afterwards.

WILBUR SILVERNALEBorn June 9, 1927. Served Niles: Portage Prairie (EUB) 1955; Waterloo (EUB) 1960; Voluntary Location 1969; Honorable Location 1971; Retired 1993. Died April 21, 2015.After completing his military service in the U.S. Army of Occupation, Wilbur attended North Central College and Evangelical Theological Seminary and was ordained by the Evangelical United Brethren Church. While serving churches he earned a Master’s Degree in guidance

and counseling from Michigan State University. He was then employed by the Disability Determination Services for 36 years.

DALE SPOORBorn May 27, 1927. Served Kalamazoo: Milwood (Assoc.) 1960; Marcellus/Wakelee 1961; Hartford,1965; Wacousta 1967; Stockbridge 1971; Honorable Location 1971; Retired 1993. Died November 11, 2014.Dale enjoyed oil painting, making models, dioramas, writing stories and a record of his family history. He went on ministerial voluntary location in 1974, and worked at The National Council

on Alcoholism in Lansing as Education Coordinator and alcohol and drug therapist where he retired in 1993. Dale was active in AARP local chapter 973 and served as president for several years.

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Clergy SpousesREV. MARY WILLOUGHBY ALBERYWidow of Paul AlberyBorn June 25, 1924 • Died November 12, 2014Ministering to people was in Mary’s DNA as the daughter, then wife of Methodist pastors. Ulti-mately, she served as a Methodist minister who left her imprint on everyone’s heart. Mary was a kind, loving and caring woman who made a huge diff erence in this world.

MERWIN HOYT McCONNELLWidower of Janilyn McConnellBorn March 9, 1928 • Died December 25, 2014Merwin worked for Phillips Petroleum for nearly 40 years. He always enjoyed singing, games of all types and especially outdoor pursuits such as golf, gardening, fi shing, camping and boating. He was known as a man of integrity, kindness, generosity and humility. He was deeply

committed to his family and will be lovingly remembered by them.

MARYLIN WESTON HUBLEYWife of Laurence HubleyBorn November 17, 1942 • Died July 21, 2014Marylin was devoted to her family; she was a consummate reader and enjoyed scrapbooking, hiking and camping. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and she always looked forward to being surrounded by family. She loved to bake and made delicious pies. She had a terrifi c

sense of humor even in the face of adversity. Marylin loved the Lord and spent many hours in prayer. Her unwavering faith touched many lives.

AGNES LINDLANDWife of Kenneth LindlandBorn September 1, 1925 • Died October 31, 2014Agnes was a Registered Nurse before children and later in life after raising her children. She and her husband Kenneth not only started the Lake Harbor church but Wolf Lake and Unity as well. She also played the piano and organ at many of the churches they served. She served on many

boards including one at Clark Retirement Community before they moved there. She was a tireless and trusted companion to Ken, both in helping him at his churches and personally, too.

DONALD J. VUURENSBorn November 1, 1932. Transferred from Reformed Church of America 1976; Served Holton/Sitka/Twin Lake 1975; Leighton1978; Bear Lake/Arcadia 1980; Milville 1983; Adamsville 1986; Retired 1995; DSA Crystal Valley/Walkerville 1996. Died January 10, 2015. Don was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He loved music and could play just about any instrument; he especially enjoyed the baritone and string bass.

RICHARD M. YOUNGBorn November 5, 1931. Served Leonides 1970; Athens-Leonidas 1980; Millville 1986; Vermontville-Gresham 1990. Died June 7, 2014.Richard enlisted in the Air Force in 1948, serving tours in both Korea and Vietnam and retired in 1971 as a Staff Sergeant. Richard then went on to seminary and served The United Methodist Church for many years. He enjoyed fi shing, hunting, bow hunting and bowling.

MERRY ANN NADERWife of Vince NaderBorn November 7, 1955 • Died May 22, 2014 Merry was a magnifi cent cook. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, embroidery and quilting. She was renowned in the quilting industry. Merry was a very well spoken person who loved the Lord and had a passion for prayer. She was a 1st Lieutenant Chaplain for the 1st Responders Chaplain

Association. She also was a Prayer Intercessor, using with her knowledge of scripture to pray with people.

MARY ANN PETERSWidow of Thomas PetersBorn June 8, 1934 • Died February 1, 2015Mary was independent to the very end. She and her husband were always opening their home to those in need, and people described her as a sweet, kind, gentle soul.

SHIRLEYANN RICEWidow of Allen Rice IIBorn April 24, 1924 • Died April 24, 2015Shan authored articles in “Spice”, a national publication for ministers’ spouses, and was editor and writer of a weekly educational publication called “Salutations.” She served as a consultant to publications prepared by the Alcohol and Drug Information Foundation of Michigan. In 1985

she was awarded Counselor of the Year by the Michigan Counselors’ Association. Shan will be greatly missed by family and friends across the country and around the world.

KATHLEEN STROBEWife of Donald StrobeBorn March 28, 1930 • Died April 28 2015Kathleen’s grace and sense of being fully in the moment will always be remembered by those who loved her. Her compassionate, supportive nature fully complemented her progressive social outlook and her deep and insightful Christian faith. Her marriage to Don was truly one

where the two not only “shall become one,” but indeed did become one. Soli Deo Gloria!

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Children of the ParsonageNOVADA RENEE BLAKERDaughter of Merlin and Kay PrattBorn February 12, 1967 • Died October 29, 2014

THOMAS DYKEMASon of Nancy BoelensBorn October 12, 1971 • Died July 22, 2014

Safe in the arms of Jesus, along with his brother, Tim.

KRISTEN LOUISE LEWIS GROOMSDaughter of Kendall and Doris LewisBorn February 12, 1967 • Died March 10, 2015

LaypersonsGEORGE HOUSEBorn January 14, 1939 • Died October 2, 2014 George participated in many committees at the local church level including being a Stephen Min-istry Leader and chairing the Endowment Committee at Grand Rapids Trinity UMC. He was a mem-ber of the Conference Personnel Committee and the chairperson of the Trustees of the Michigan Area Endowment Loan Fund and Missions and Church Extension Trust Fund for many years.

FRANK SHELDONBorn December 27, 1923 • Died December 7, 2014 Frank was a busy lay worker in service to our Lord, Jesus Christ. He served in many leadership roles in local, district, conference, jurisdictional and general church capacities. He used his many talents and organizational and people skills with enthusiasm and love. He defi nitely earned the honor of receiving the 2000 Harry Denman Evangelism Award as layman in the West Michigan

Conference. The world is a better place for his eff orts. The ripple eff ects will continue as time goes by.

PLYNA STRONGBorn March 5, 1920 • Died April 21, 2015Plyna served on the Conference Board of Global Ministries, including as Conference Missionary Secretary and BGM chairperson. She was the fi rst lay woman to be an observer on the Confer-ence Board of Ordained Ministry. She served on the North Central Jurisdictional Council on Min-istries and as a Mission Interpreter. She served as vice-president of the General Board of Global

Ministries and president of its Health and Welfare Division. She was a member of the World Methodist Council. Above all, Plyna was an outstanding wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother!

Cover triptych art is by Doug Dykehouse, Kalamazoo, who taught fi ne art and commercial art for 33 years. Many of his paintings contrast images from nature with technology. He has a Master’s degree from Western Michigan University and did post-graduate work at Albion College and Michigan State University.