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First United Methodist Church Steeple Notes Inside this issue: Our Church Family; Did You Know; Campaign Update 2 Children, Students and Families; Fellowship 3 Update from Pastor Zack; Outreach 4 Calendar 5 Worship Summary 6 Building a Championship Season Volume 74, Issue 44 November 11, 2015 The Estimates of Giving we’ve received in the first two weeks are encouraging. I am pleased to report we are currently ahead of last year’s effort (at this point in the campaign) by almost $88,500 with 30 additional responses. These results are not from large, new pledges, but reflect increases across our entire church family for the coming year. Pledge by pledge, we are building a championship season for First Church. What ultimately matters, of course, is where we end up! We need almost $500,000 to reach our goal. Schrauner sagely notes, “As the New York Mets discovered, it is not the early innings of a ballgame that count.” To successfully fund our ministry, we need “to collect every possible pledge and continue to score runs into the late innings of November and December.” Each commitment, large or small, matters. If you haven’t returned your card for 2016, please prayerfully do so. Working together, we can reach our goal! This Sunday, Rev. Zack Dunlap’s message at our sanctuary services will be “Send Out Workers!” based on Luke 10. Zack is appointed to start our new ministry in Berkley and is receiving training at Christ UMC in Fair View Heights, Illinois. He’s a fine preacher and we encourage you to come meet Zack! Pastor Gary Randy Schrauner, a clergy colleague in Oklahoma, is a huge Kansas City Royals fan. He writes that when Christian Colon of the Kansas City Royals stepped to the plate in the 12th inning of Game 5 of the World Series, it was his first at-bat in the entire post-season. What did Christian do? He hit a one-out single, driving in the go-ahead run that ultimately allowed the Royals to take home the crown as World Champions. Rev. Schrauner writes, “Relying not on individual all-stars crushing home runs, the Royals instead called up and relied on every player on the team as together they chipped singles, stole bases and played clutch defense on their way to a championship.” This speaks directly to our church stewardship effort! First United Methodist does not rely on one or two “heroes” to fund our budget. Rather, our giving is grounded on hundreds of individual pledges, as our congregation sacrificially pours itself into the joyful mission of the church. Thank You Thank you. One of the most beautiful phrases in the world. Amazing way to multiply gratitude! When was the last time you remembered to say thanks? Ever heard of an Automated Thanking Machine? Shine – 11:00 a.m. – this Sunday Pastor Laurie
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First United Methodist Church
Steeple Notes
Inside this issue:
Our Church Family; Did
You Know; Campaign
Update
2
Children, Students and
Families; Fellowship
3
Update from Pastor Zack;
Outreach
4
Calendar 5
Worship Summary 6
Building a Championship Season
Volume 74, Issue 44 November 11, 2015
The Estimates of Giving we’ve received in the first two
weeks are encouraging. I am pleased to report we are
currently ahead of last year’s effort (at this point in the
campaign) by almost $88,500 with 30 additional
responses. These results are not from large, new pledges,
but reflect increases across our entire church family for
the coming year. Pledge by pledge, we are building a
championship season for First Church.
What ultimately matters, of course, is where we
end up! We need almost $500,000 to reach our goal.
Schrauner sagely notes, “As the New York Mets
discovered, it is not the early innings of a ballgame that
count.” To successfully fund our ministry, we need “to
collect every possible pledge and continue to score runs
into the late innings of November and December.” Each
commitment, large or small, matters. If you haven’t
returned your card for 2016, please prayerfully do so.
Working together, we can reach our goal!
This Sunday, Rev. Zack Dunlap’s message at our
sanctuary services will be “Send Out Workers!” based
on Luke 10. Zack is appointed to start our new ministry
in Berkley and is receiving training at Christ UMC in Fair
View Heights, Illinois. He’s a fine preacher and we
encourage you to come meet Zack!
Pastor Gary
Randy Schrauner, a clergy colleague in Oklahoma, is a
huge Kansas City Royals fan. He writes that when
Christian Colon of the
Kansas City Royals stepped
to the plate in the 12th inning
of Game 5 of the World
Series, it was his first at-bat in
the entire post-season. What
did Christian do? He hit a
one-out single, driving in the
go-ahead run that ultimately
allowed the Royals to take
home the crown as World
Champions.
Rev. Schrauner writes, “Relying not on individual all-stars
crushing home runs, the Royals instead called up and
relied on every player on the team as together they
chipped singles, stole bases and played clutch defense on
their way to a championship.”
This speaks directly to our church stewardship
effort! First United Methodist does not rely on one or
two “heroes” to fund our budget. Rather, our giving is
grounded on hundreds of individual pledges, as our
congregation sacrificially pours itself into the joyful mission
of the church.
Thank You
Thank you.
One of the most beautiful phrases in the world.
Amazing way to multiply gratitude!
When was the last time you remembered to say thanks?
Ever heard of an Automated Thanking Machine?
Shine – 11:00 a.m. – this Sunday
Pastor Laurie
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Did You Know
….that this week’s Voice of Hope message is recorded by Anita Barratt, and Steve Packard
will record the message for the week of November 15. To listen, call 248-646-6407 and press
2 when your call is answered by our automated system.
….that Charlie and Barb Shallberg celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on October 15.
Congratulations!
….that delicious cinnamon buns will be available for purchase during the coffee hours on
November 15. Funds raised support the 2017 youth choir trip to England.
….that Fair Trade coffee will be sold during the coffee hours on November 15.
….that each fall the UMW reviews grant requests and determines how Rummage Sale proceeds will be distributed. It is
a long, difficult, and prayerful process. An allocation recommendation will be presented for approval at the UMW Unit
Meeting on Monday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. All women of the congregation are UMW members
and are encouraged to attend and vote. Enjoy refreshments and fellowship following the meeting.
….that Esther Circle will meet in Thomas Parlor on Wednesday, November 18 at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Gary Haller will
share with us. Members are encouraged to bring Christmas wrapping paper for Baldwin Center.
….that worship in the style of Taizé is a quiet, contemplative, candlelit time of prayer and songs. Come experience this
ancient and sacred way of communing with God on Thursday, November 19 at 6:40 p.m. in the Runkel Chapel.
….that you can receive a daily devotion via email during Advent with devotions written by our own church members.
Emails begin on Sunday, November 29, the first day of Advent. Sign up at fumcbirmingham.org/e-mail-subscriptions. A
limited number of printed copies will also be available.
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Our Church Family
Our Christian Caring and Concern are shared with the following persons, known to be in the hospital on Tuesday,
November 10: Pam Budde, Kathy Heichel
Our Prayers for Good Health are shared with the following person, released from the hospital since Tuesday,
November 3: Sid Thomas
Our Prayers of Sympathy and Support are shared with David and Quenlyn Watkins and family on the death of his
father, Arthur Watkins, on November 6.
Multiply! Stewardship Campaign Update
We continue to make progress in our annual stewardship campaign. As of November 9, we
have received 552 responses for the Operating Fund for a total of $1,952,111. Our
campaign goal of $2,437,600 is very much within reach if everyone simply returns an
estimate of their giving. Home Fires has received 285 estimates for a total of $227,890. Help
us to multiply the impact that this church has in our community and in the world!
Telephone calls to wrap up the campaign will be made on Sunday, November 22. If you have
not yet turned in your Estimate of Giving, please do so as soon as possible. You can pick up
an Estimate of Giving card in the church office and at the Welcome Centers, call Holly
Pisano in the Finance Office (248-646-6407 ext. 3133), or complete an Estimate of Giving form via the church website
through the “Multiply” icon on the home page. Every Estimate of Giving is important!
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Children, Student and Family Ministries
For information about our Children’s Ministry activities (Crib through 5th Grade),
check out our website at www.fumcbirmingham.org, Facebook FUMC Birmingham Children and Family Ministries,
or contact us at [email protected] to receive a monthly email newsletter.
Want to get the inside scoop on First Student Ministries?
“180Seconds” is our newsletter for middle school students.
“Make Your Mark” is our newsletter for high school students.
Get your free subscription today! Sign up under “E-News” on the church website.
Opportunities for Fellowship Sunday Social Kicks Off the Holiday Season! Seniors, join us on Sunday, November 15 to share a wonderful meal
($10) and enjoy the truly amazing musical talents of our own Tyler Bouque. We will meet in Thomas Parlor at 12:15
p.m. Please sign up in the church office or call Sue Anderson Dale (248-646-6407 ext. 3160) by November 12.
Merry Mates….What does music bring to your life? Dr. Ann Lemke, Principal Oboist of the Rochester Symphony
Orchestra and the International Symphony Orchestra, will speak on the topic “Music as a Companion Through Life.”
She will share from her experiences as a performer, teacher and scholar of women composers. Doris Hall will
accompany. Please join us on Friday, November 20 for social time at 6:00 p.m. and a catered dinner at 6:30. RSVP to
Sharon and Bob Pierce (248-364-4438 or [email protected]) by early evening on Sunday, November 15.
Merry Mates is a social group for those in their fifties and up.
Seniors are invited to a Christmas Sunday Social with First Kids! First Kids (Children and Family Ministries) is
very excited to treat our Senior friends to an inter-generational Christmas Sunday Social on Sunday, December 6 from
3:30-5:30 p.m. This will be a wonderful opportunity for our youngest ones to share their special brand of Christmas joy
with you. We will share a full dinner, crafts, fun, and a special gift of music. Please RSVP with Sue Anderson Dale (248-
646-6407 ext. 3160) by December 1.
Unite 3 on 3 Registration is Open! Unite is a basketball league for kids ages K-4th grade and 5th
grade girls. We play on Saturday mornings in the CLC from January 16 to March 12, 2016. Each weekly
session includes practice time, game time and a faith moment. The season fee is $85, which includes 8
weekly session, a jersey and many extras. Register at fumcbirmingham.org/unite. Questions? Contact
Beth Torrey ([email protected]).
Middle School Youth Group Mission Event….Fill Christmas stockings for Brightmoor during our youth group
meeting on Sunday, November 22 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dinner will be served. Feel free to bring a friend!
We will provide the stockings and supplies, but are asking for donations of toilet paper, toothpaste, paper
towels, dish soap, Clorox wipes, Kleenex, deodorant, tampons and sanitary pads, powder laundry
detergent, and other cleaning supplies. Bring donations with you to the mission event, or place them in
the drop-off box outside the Youth Ministry office before November 22. For more information, contact
Laura Dickerson ([email protected]).
“The Baby King”….It’s that time of year again that we are looking for children in 1st through 5th grades to be part
of the Elementary Family Christmas Eve service at 5:30 p.m. There are speaking and non-speaking parts for narrators,
shepherds, angels, kings and others in “The Baby King,” a dramatic telling of the Nativity story. Young musicians are
also invited to share their talents. We will have one mandatory group rehearsal in the CLC on Saturday, December 19
from 10:00-11:30 a.m. If your child would like to participate, please pick up a form outside the First Kids office and
return it by Wednesday, December 9. Please contact Beth Torrey ([email protected]) with questions.
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The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind, and I feel like things are just starting to
heat up. I had the opportunity to attend a training event in Springfield, IL led by Scott and
Wendy Chrostek, where some of the takeaways included using your unique gifts, creating
a culture of invitation, sharing leadership, and building community. Paul Nixon, our multi-
site coach, picked up on this community aspect at a meeting at Berkley last Saturday,
noting that we need to be both a worshiping community and a neighborhood center.
This week I will join with others from First Church in attending a Multi-Siting Conference
at Southfield Hope UMC, hearing from seasoned multi-site practitioners from throughout
the jurisdiction. If you’re in town on Sunday, I look forward to seeing many of you in the traditional services at 8:15,
9:30 and 11:00 a.m. God is good—and He is calling workers to gather the harvest that’s been planted. How will you
answer that call and use your unique gifts in service to the Kingdom?
Update from Pastor Zack Dunlap
Hanging of the Greens….Volunteers are needed help put up the Christmas trees and
other decorations around the church. Please come and help dress up our beautiful
church for the Advent season. Contact Lisa Wells ([email protected] or 248-
646-6407 ext. 3137) for more information.
Christmas is Coming...and Something New is Happening! This year beautiful Christmas cactus plants will
arrive at the church during the first two weeks of December. The cactus plants will be long-lasting gifts for our 50+
year members, those who’ve lost a loved one, and our seniors. This wonderful tradition can only continue with your
help in making the deliveries. Please sign up in the church office or contact Elise Norwood (248-646-6407 ext. 3127 or
[email protected]). Thank you!
Boy Scout Greens….Support the Boy Scouts by purchasing your Christmas wreath, evergreen roping, porch pots or
grave blankets from Troop 1032. Order forms are available in the church office. Greens can be picked up at church on
Sunday mornings, November 22, November 29 or December 6. Contact Jennifer Simpson ([email protected])
for more information.
Angel Tree Sunday is November 22. Come to Fellowship Hall and choose your “Angel,” an innocent child with one
or both parents in prison. Buy a Christmas present for them and make them smile. Prison
Fellowship asks that the gift be no more than $40-50 and consist of a Christmas need such as
clothing and something fun. Last year we served about 180 families with 350 “Angels” and about
100 of their siblings. We joyfully made a difference in their lives. Help keep this amazing
tradition going! If you have any questions, please call Kirsten Layer (248-894-7438).
Volunteers are needed to help set tables as well as plate, serve and clean up for our annual Church Conference
dinner on Monday, December 14 in Fellowship Hall. If you are interested, please contact Beckie Bower (248-646-6407
ext. 3144 or [email protected]) for shift times and other details.
Campbell’s Labels for Education and Box Tops for Education are being collected on behalf of Henderson
Settlement. The labels will be used to acquire vehicles for transportation of youth and seniors in their various outreach
programs. Please participate in this worthwhile cause. Just cut and bring your labels to the Here I Am Lord kiosk in
Fellowship Hall on Sunday or to the church office anytime.
Opportunities for Outreach
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This Week at First Church 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship
8:30 a.m. Singing Bowls
12:30 p.m. Sunday Social
5:00 p.m. HS Youth Group
5:00 p.m. MS Bells
5:30 p.m. Genesis Choir
6:30 p.m. Book of Jeremiah
6:30 p.m. IXOYC Choir
6:30 p.m. MS Youth Group
7:30 p.m. HS Bells
Monday, November 16
8:00 a.m. Cardio Weight Training
9:15 a.m. Parents Day Out
9:30 a.m. Mat Pilates
10:45 a.m. Tiny Tots Dance
11:30 a.m. Grief with Grace
11:30 a.m. Stretch 4 Life
12:30 p.m. Senior Volleyball
12:30 p.m. Tiny Tots Dance
12:45 p.m. Parents of HS/ College
1:00 p.m. Front Porches
4:30 p.m. Hip Hop
4:30 p.m. Pre-Ballet 2 w/Tap
5:30 p.m. Beginners Ballet
5:30 p.m. Hip Hop Enrichment
6:30 p.m. Adult Karate
6:30 p.m. Diamond are Forever
6:30 p.m. Purl Girls
6:30 p.m. Sr. Youth Karate
6:30 p.m. Steeple Stock
7:00 p.m. UMW Unit Meeting
7:30 p.m. Administrative Council
Tuesday, November 17
6:30 a.m. Tuesday Men’s Bible Study
8:30 a.m. WOW Leader Meeting
9:15 a.m. Parents Day Out
9:30 a.m. Tuesday Women’s Study
9:30 a.m. Women’s Handbells
10:00 a.m. COW
10:00 a.m. WOW Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Tiny Tots Dance
11:00 a.m. Stretch 4 Life
12:30 p.m. Women @ One
1:30 p.m. Tai Chi
4:30 p.m. Pre-Ballet w/Tap
7:00 p.m. Church & Society Ministry
7:00 p.m. Hunger Ministry
7:30 p.m. FUMC Men’s Basketball
7:30 p.m. Worship Committee
Wednesday, November 18
6:15 a.m. Arbon Dennis Men’s Group
(McClew)
7:30 a.m. Word for Working Women
8:00 a.m. Cardio Weight Training
9:00 a.m. GRIP Child Care
9:15 a.m. GRIP/GRIP Elementary
9:30 p.m. Esther Circle
9:30 a.m. Mat Pilates
11:30 a.m. Singing Bowls
12:30 p.m. Cards in the Afternoon
12:30 p.m. Senior Volleyball
12:30 p.m. Sisters
1:00 p.m. Matter of Balance Class
1:00 p.m. Rummage Committee
2:00 p.m. Security Committee
6:30 p.m. First Nurses Meeting
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop #1032
7:00 p.m. Celebration Ringers
7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Pack #1032
7:00 p.m. Trustees
7:00 p.m. Ushers Council
8:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
8:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study
Thursday, November 19
9:15 a.m. Parents Day Out
9:30 a.m. Prelude: 24-36 Months
10:00 a.m. Jeremie Haiti Meeting
10:15 a.m. Prelude: Walkers 24 Month
11:00 a.m. Prelude: Newborn-Walkers
11:00 a.m. Stretch 4 Life
1:00 p.m. Caregiver’s Support Group
1:00 p.m. Core Values Task Force
1:30 p.m. Tai Chi
4:00 p.m. SPARK
4:15 p.m. Covenant Choir
4:15 p.m. Disciple Choir
4:15 p.m. Prelude: 24-36 Months
4:15 p.m. Sonshine Choir
5:00 p.m. Cherub Choir
5:00 p.m. Children’s Bells
6:00 p.m. SPARK Family Night
6:30 p.m. Jr. Karate
6:40 p.m. Taize Worship Service
7:00 p.m. Adult Karate
7:00 p.m. Sr. Youth Karate
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
7:30 p.m. Unfinished Christian Women
Wednesday, November 11
6:15 a.m. Arbon Dennis Men’s Group
7:30 a.m. Word for Working Women
8:00 a.m. Cardio Weight Training
9:00 a.m. GRIP Child Care
9:15 a.m. GRIP/GRIP Elementary
9:30 a.m. Mat Pilates
10:00 a.m. Aging Ain’t for Sissies
11:30 a.m. Singing Bowls
12:30 p.m. Cards in the Afternoon
12:30 p.m. Senior Volleyball
12:30 p.m. Sisters
1:00 p.m. Matter of Balance
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop #1032
7:00 p.m. Celebration Ringers
7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Pack #1032
8:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
8:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study
Thursday, November 12
9:15 a.m. Parents Day Out
9:30 a.m. Prelude: 24-36 Months
10:15 a.m. Prelude: Walkers 24 Month
11:00 a.m. Prelude: Newborn-Walkers
11:00 a.m. Stretch 4 Life
1:30 p.m. Tai Chi
4:00 p.m. SPARK
4:15 p.m. Covenant Choir
4:15 p.m. Disciple Choir
4:15 p.m. Prelude: 24-36 Months
4:15 p.m. Sonshine Choir
5:00 p.m. Cherub Choir
5:00 p.m. Children’s Bells
6:30 p.m. Jr. Karate
6:45 p.m. Faith Formation Ministry
7:00 p.m. Adult Karate
7:00 p.m. Sr. Youth Karate
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
7:30 p.m. Unfinished Christian Women
Friday, November 13
8:00 a.m. Cardio Weight Training
9:15 a.m. Parents Day Out
9:30 a.m. Mat Pilates
Saturday, November 14
11:00 a.m. Barbara Moss Funeral
Sunday, November 15
8:15 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
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Sunday, November 15, 2015
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Traditional Worship 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Luke 10:1-9
Multiply!
“Send Out Workers!”
Rev. Zack Dunlap
Hymns:
“How Firm a Foundation”
“Go, Make of All Disciples”
“Forward Through the Ages”
8:15 – Chancel Choir
9:30 – Elementary Bells, Covenant and Chancel Choirs
11:00 – Celebration Ringers, Disciple and Chancel Choirs
Shine Contemporary Worship 11:00 a.m. in the Christian Life Center
Colossians 4:2-6
Multiply!
“Remembering to Say Thanks”
Rev. Laurie Haller
Our Purpose:
To gather, nurture and equip disciples of Christ for ministry and mission in the world.
Our Vision:
Becoming a church that glorifies God, serves Christ, loves others, and lives it out.
The Liturgist is Rev. Gary Haller.
The Altar Flowers are dedicated to the glory of God
and placed in loving memory of Eunice Orton by her
friend, Joan.
The Missions Candle is lit by Richard and Donna
Sutton in memory of their long-time, dear friend,
Dorothy Schroeder.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1589 W. Maple Road • Birmingham, MI 48009
248-646-1200 • [email protected]
www.fumcbirmingham.org
Gary Haller and Laurie Haller, Senior Pastors
Lindsey Hall, Suzanne Walls and Zack Dunlap, Associate Pastors
John E. Harnish, William A. Ritter and Robert P. Ward, Pastors Emeriti
November 11, 2015
Sunday School
Nursery care is offered at 9:30 and 11:00.
9:30 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School
Middle School Sunday School
7th/8th Grade Confirmation
High School Youth Café
Contemporary Study
Covenant Bible Study
Faith Builders
Parents of Adolescents
11:00 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School
Adults: Sunday Scholar
