FIRST UNITED

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Rev. Denise Griebler

denisegriebler1stucc@

gmail.com

CELL: 630-297-1740

OFFICE: 586-727-3155

FAX: 586-727-8341

E-mail: firstunitedcc@outlook.com

Website:

www.firstuccrichmond.yolasite.com

OFFICE HOURS:

TUESDAY—THURSDAY

9:00 AM - 12 NOON

FRIDAY, 9 AM - 3 PM

Afternoons by appointment

Pastor Denise is in Richmond on

Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday

We are

a Christian

community

called to

love God,

love neighbor,

love self,

as Jesus taught.

FIRST UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

RICHMOND, MICHIGAN

October 2017

Pastor Denise

Dear Ones,

Last week in worship Glen Porrett prayed an eloquent prayer giving thanks for the bounty of our fields. It really has been an amazing year for farming and gardening in SE Michigan. But truth be told, Glen prays the same prayer of thanksgiving every year at harvest time. It always touches my heart. Glen is grateful for the earth and its bounty and receives it like the gift that it is and says “Thank you, God.” I am grateful to be the pastor of this small town rural church where people have a close relationship with the land and who know that harvest is a gift of earth.

Fall is stewardship time at 1st UCC. We are busy building the budget that makes our ministry together possible. We do a lot of number-crunching but really, the whole thing runs on grace and gratitude.

Last week in worship I asked you to talk about two things with each other:

Why do you give to support our church? Who taught you to be generous?

As you fill out your pledge card and the time and talent sheet, think about these questions again.

Generous people have grateful hearts. They know that all of life is a gift. They say and pray, “Thanks!” Because of all they have received – and maybe because they were just brought up that way, or had a good teacher or role model – they share the gifts they have received with others, including their church.

Why do you give to our church? Is it your way of saying thank you to God? Is it your way of saying thank you to those who have gone before, to those who share in this ministry today? Maybe it’s a pledge of gratitude and hope for our future and for those who will walk through our door one day. Or a pledge of gratitude and com-mitment to our community and our neighbors near and far who need our love and care. Why do you give to our church?

I’m so grateful that you do. Love to all,

October Song Circle

If you wish to make a monetary donation instead of shopping, please consider a gift card to Kroger or Meijer which can be dropped off at the St. Augustine Parish Office in an envelope addressed to the food pantry, or leave me a message

on my pantry line (727-5215 ext. 124) and I would be happy to pick them up. Returned items may be dropped off at the parish office as well during normal business hours: 9:00 am—12:00 pm/1:30 pm -5:00 pm).

Thank you for your continued support. Michele,

Richmond Community Food Pantry

Song Circle will meet Sunday, October 8. Potluck supper at 5:30, singing from 6:30 – 8pm. Everybody’s invited – you could even bring a friend! Here’s how the Song Circle works. We sing mostly from a book called Rise Up Singing. It’s has over 1,000 songs to choose from – musicals, old timey songs, popular songs

from many eras, folk songs, protest songs, silly songs, love songs, faith songs. We put our chairs in a circle and take turns

choosing songs. Pastor Denise, sometimes Rose, and others accompany the songs on guitar or autoharp or even banjo. We have fun singing together and sometimes telling stories. Eating together, sing-ing and laughing and talking about our lives is a great way to build community. Come and join the circle!

For the month of October, the Richmond Community Food Pantry will be collecting items to fill our Thanksgiving bags. I know it seems early, but this will allow us enough time to

gather and plan for what we need before we distribute the bags. Your food donations will be distributed to our commu-nity area families in need.

We Need the Following: List of items needed include: stuffing mix (turkey, chicken, or cornbread) boxed potatoes rice (1lb. bags) paper towel cream of mushroom soup tea, coffee, and creamer desert mixes (cake, muffin, etc./frosting) Jell-O (large box) gravy jar/can (turkey, chicken, brown or mushroom) condiments (pickles, olives, salad dressing, mustard ketchup, mayonnaise, etc.)

Wider Church Connections…you just may be interested in:

Daily Devotional, emailed to you: http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/daily-devotional/

Weekly E-Zine with featured items, resources, worship materials, and justice-action items:

http://www.ucc.org/news/keeping-you-eposted/

Information and resources of all kinds from the United Church of Christ: http://www.ucc.org/

Clean-up Bucket List for Hurricane Disaster Relief

We will collect items for the clean-up buckets through mid-October. To see what’s needed, check the list in the narthex or give Helen a call at the church office (586) 727-3155. Thanks to all who have already contributed. Below is the list as it stands as the newsletter goes to print.

Items Still Needed to Fill Remaining Buckets:

55 scouring pads

86 small/medium sponges

12 large sponges

5 scrub brushes

237 reusable cleaning towels (e.g. Easy Wipes)

10 50 oz. or 26 25 oz. bottle(s) of liquid laundry detergent

8 16-28 oz. bottles of liquid disinfectant dish soap

16 12-16 oz. bottles of household cleaner that can be mixed with water (no spray

bottles)

11 packages of 48-50 clothespins

Clotheslines, 71 50-ft. or 34 100-ft.

85 dust masks

9 pairs non-surgical latex gloves

19 pair work gloves, cotton with leather palm or all leather

19 6-9 oz. bottles of non-aerosol insect repellent

All cleaning items must be new – all liquid items must be capped and securely

tightened.

Value: $75.00 per bucket Processing fee: $3.00 per bucket

Coming Soon…Holiday Gift Auction Our Annual Holiday Gift Auction is coming up on Sunday, November 19 after service. If you have never experienced the Gift Auction, make this year YOUR year. Please consider donating a new gift item. In the past, there have been gift baskets, homemade baked items, quilts, children’s gifts, painted glassware and handmade wooden items. We have also

had services offered such as baby sitting and wrapping Christmas gifts. There will be a finger food potluck, so please bring your favorite to share. This is so you have the stamina to raise up your number and win the bid. We also have our very own church famous auctioneer, Glen Porrett. Many of you have heard him, and he makes us laugh every year!

If you are or have a student who needs community service hours, we have always given four hours of credit for each student who helps us as a runner. Please invite your friends and family to join us! Everyone is welcome to join in this fun time! Sue Weinert and Kim Schrote

Sunday, October 15

In addition to the approval of the 2018 Budget, the Church Council would also like to recommend a revision to the Church's Constitution to re-duce it’s size from nine to six

council members. Also we need to fill some council vacancies depending on the size of the council. Please plan on attending the meeting after the service on October 15.

Annual Pasty Sale We’re gearing up to sell our pasties again and need your help with this tasty worthwhile project. Here are some ways in which you can help:

Take phone orders (cell phone provided)

Help in the kitchen to prepare the pasties (two hours or more would be great)

Be at the church on order pick-up days (Oct. 16, 17 & 18) to dispense the pasties from 4—7:30 pm

Provide lunch for the helpers for three days (soup is okay) Pre-order your pasties on Sunday, October 1 thru Saturday, Oct 7.

Pick up your order on Monday, October 16, Tuesday, Oct. 17 or Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Donations to help defray our cost is greatly appreciated. Direct any questions to the following:

Chris Hensch 810-385-4391

Mary Alice Busch 586-727-7009

Sharlene Haws 586-727-9912

Due to a parishioner allergy:

First United Church of Christ is now a pineapple free zone. Please refrain from lotions, gums, fruit snacks, fruit juices, perfumes, air fresh-eners and any other scent or flavoring with pineapple in it.

Please do not bring anything for coffee hour that contains pineapple. This is really serious. Let's all do our best to take care of each other!

Church Notes Sunday, November 5 Remember to turn your clocks back one hour.

Euchre Party…

Join us October 28 at 6 pm for a fun and friendly evening of cards. You don’t need a partner, just come on down!

New Church Directories...

New church directories will be available on the back table in the narthex October 15. Stop by and take a copy home.

What’s that Sweet Aroma?…

The aroma of pecan sticky rolls baking in the oven will be in the air during wor-ship on Sunday, October 1.

Join us during coffee hour and enjoy a freshly baked pecan sticky roll with your coffee for a free will donation. All money collected will be donated to the Kids Against Hunger meal packaging pro-gram. The total cost to pack 10,000 meals is $3,000. All three churches (Trinity Lutheran, First Methodist and our church) will be having Sticky Bun Sunday on October 1. Please give what you can and enjoy a pecan sticky roll!

Saturday,

September 30…

It’s time again to clean

up the road. Meet at the church at 9:00 am.

We furnish the orange vests, bags and grab sticks. All you need to bring are gloves and good walking shoes. We will clean up the debris along 33 Mile Road between Armada Ridge

Raise Your Voice—Join the

Choir…

We are looking for people who like to sing or those who have musical gifts they can offer in worship once in a while. If interested, please speak to our choir director, Beth Ely (718) 704-9672.

We're having the First UCC Christmas Tree Sale Fundraiser again this year!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Planning anyway... We're going to have the Christ-mas Tree Sale Fundraiser again this year at the church parking lot. We looked at last year's sale and adjusted the order to elimi-nate Black Hill Spruce which seemed to drop needles too soon. We've added more Fraser Fir trees which are beautiful trees; they are soft to the touch and don't seem to lose their needles much at all. And, we have shortened the hours that we are open for sales. The trees have been ordered and we're on our way. We welcome any suggestions and look forward to a fun fundraiser! Hope you can volunteer some time dur-ing the sale. Thank you!

-Rich Weinert & Tree Team

UCC CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISER PROPOSAL:

1. Order Trees before the 1st

of September. Must have one-third deposit for order, one-third due before October 15, and one-third on or before order pick-up day.

2. Pickup trees in Lake City

from Watson Tree Farm Wednesday, November 15 (or date that works better). Terry and Aaron Miller have 8 x 20-foot trailer and side stakes, rope, tie-downs etc. Rich has second truck—will accommodate one or two riders. 3. Saturday, Nov. 18 at 10am:

Set up 20 x 40 fencing and stakes for trees; 30 – 40 rebar stakes. Set up 10 x 10 tent; set up trees; run extension cords from elevator room for lights for Friday.

Friday, Nov. 24 at 11 am: —Hang Christmas lights —1 or 2 flood lights? —Put letters on Sign: “First UCC Christmas Tree Sale! dates, etc.”

—Put price tags on trees —Set up table for tree tie-up —Set up Portable Propane Heater 4. Sale dates/hours: (Maximum Hours 1 to 5 pm) Friday, Saturday, Sunday, November 24, 25 & 26 Hours 1 pm to 5 pm

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, December 1, 2 & 4 Hours 1 to 5 pm (Friday stay open later for Santa Parade?)

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, December 8, 9 & 10 Hours 1 to 5 pm Recommend 2 to 3 volunteers during sale hours: 1 Cashier 1 Tree helper 1 Tree tie-up person.

It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Pledge/Commitment Cards In!

Please submit your Pledge / Commitment cards to the church as soon as you can so that the 2018 budget can be finalized. This will help us all support the work of

our church. The Pledges are confidential. Thank you, The Finance Committee

Neighbors in Need Helps Make Another World Possible The Neighbors in Need offering which we will receive on Sunday, October 1, sup-ports the United Church of Christ’s ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. Two-thirds of the offering is used by the

UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries to fund a wide array of local and national justice initiatives. It continues strong policy advocacy work on issues such as voting rights, immigration, health care, hate crimes, civil liberties and envi-

ronmental justice. Neighbors in Need offering also supports our American Indian United Church of Christ members. An offering envelope will be in the Sunday bulletin.

Bread for the World Sunday, October 15

Go therefore into the main streets, and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.

—Matthew 22:9

Bread for the World Sunday is an opportunity to join others in praying for those who struggle with hunger and to rededicate ourselves to efforts that help end hunger. The Mission committee will have delicious loaves of bread for sale and all proceeds will be sent to the Bread for the World organization.

For the past several years, this collection is what our congre-gation has supported instead of the CROP Walk. Also, this year our prayers are needed for the South Sudan where they are suffering from a dev-astating famine, and famine also threatens Nigeria, Soma-lia and Yemen. Drought is spreading through other parts of Africa.

Please buy a loaf of bread and know that you are working to end hunger world wide. Our faith is in Christ who makes all things new, and we place our hope in God’s vision of a world without hunger.

KIDS Against Hunger—Saturday, November 18 Do you know what it is like to feel hungry? What does it feel like when you missed lunch, haven’t eaten since breakfast, it is supper time and you are starving? What must a person feel like when they haven’t had a meal in days? You can be a part of a group of people that will help STOP hunger. On Saturday morning,

November 18, come to Trinity Lutheran Church to help fill 10,000 bags with rice, dry soy, veggies and vitamin powder. In an assembly line process these bags are filled, sealed and put into boxes to be shipped locally, in the U.S, or around the world—wherever there are hungry people in need of assistance.

Please consider representing our church at this ecumenical event with Trinity Lutheran and First Methodist Church people. This is one of the most rewarding and fun mornings you could be a part of. Regis-tration information will be available very soon, or talk to Kathi Miller (586-727-1726).

Mission News...

What’s Going on at First UCC?

If you would like to be an active participant in any of the goings on at First UCC or have any questions concern-ing what our committees do, feel free to reach out to the committee liaison. The many committees that make sure things run smoothly are made up of volunteers, and each commit-tee is represented by a church council member.

Mission Terry Miller (586-727-1726)

Buildings and Grounds Matthew Ball (586-531-7966)

Worship Replacement pending

Welcoming

Karen Eltringham (586-291-0615) Joe Burkhart (330-431-3663)

Christian Education Replacement pending

Finance Rich Weinert (586-727-1139) Kim McCardell

Stewardship Bill Wagner (586-292-2667)

Memorial Karen Eltringham (586-291-0615)

Personnel

Terry Miller

Karen Eltringham

Kim McCardell

586-623-9833

The various committees and liaisons are as follows:

A Driving Need

Hundreds of older and disabled neighbors in our community need help getting to doctor appoint-ments, the grocery store or other essential errands. Being able to get food and medical care can make it possible for them to re-main in their own homes for as long as possible.

The Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers program is in need of volunteers who can provide transportation in the local area. We espe-cially need drivers who are available during daytime business hours—mornings and afternoons. If you have just a couple hours a month that you can give to someone in need, you can make a huge difference in the life of a struggling neighbor. You tell us what days, times and areas are convenient for you and we call you with specific ap-

pointments that meet these criteria. If you are free, say “yes.” If you’re not, simply decline and we will call you another time. Even one more ride a year will make a big difference to the person who needs it! Please call our office today at 586-757-5551. (Learn more about our work at www.ivcinfo.org)

October 15 - 21

Norma Werth

Justine, Caleb, Paul & Alyson Achatz

Jacob Marlow & Carissa Sugg

October 8 - 14

James & Rose Weeks

Tarah Weeks

Rich & Sue Weinert

October 1 - 7

William Wagner

Jackie Waszkiewicz

Fred Weeks Jr.

October 22 - 28

Matthew, Andrew, Jacob & Avery Ball

Frank & Donna Bartell

Traci Bartell

October 29 - November 4

Carmen Breese

Joseph Burkhart

Warren & Sue Burmann

First UCC’s Weekly Prayer Discipline for October

“Clip and Keep Reminders”

October 1

Greeters………….Karen Eltringham & Joe Burkhart

Ushers…………….Rob & Amy Follebout

Lay Reader……..Mary Alice Busch

Communion Preparer...Paulette & Ray Trombley

Communion Servers…...Rich & Sue Weinert

October 8

Greeters………...Sharlene & Darrel Haws

Ushers…………...Sharlene Haws & Ray Trombley

Lay Reader…….Mary Alice Busch

Altar Flowers…Pam Green

October 15

Greeters………...Ron & Kim Schrote

Ushers……………Rich & Sue Weinert

Lay Reader…….Kim McCardell

Altar Flowers…Kim McCardell

October 22

Greeters………...Veronica C. & Mary Alice Busch

Ushers……………Mary Alice & Al Busch

Lay Reader…….Sue Weinert

Altar Flowers...Need Volunteer

October 29

Greeters………...Rob & Amy Follebout

Ushers…………...Don & Donna Cockerill

Lay Reader…….Joyce Townsend

Altar Flowers...Mary Alice Busch

November 5

Greeters………...Sally McNinch & Doris Essenburg

Ushers…………...Glen & Diane Porrett

Lay Reader…….Lucia Marshall

Communion Preparer...Mary Alice Busch

Communion Servers…...Rich & Sue Weinert

Servers Rotation Schedule—2017

Prayers coming your way... This page in our newsletter shares prayer concerns and prayer opportunities within the life of our family of faith. By actively praying for the concerns presented, we strengthen our congregation, our brother and sister churches, our association and our conference.

If you have prayer concerns you would like to see added to this page, please contact Pastor Denise or call the office at 586-727-3155. Please add the following concerns to your personal prayer time:

The prayers of our hearts:

Prayers for the people of Texas, Florida, the Caribbean, and Puerto Rico hardest hit by Hurricanes Har-vey, Irma and Maria…. Prayers for the people of Mexico after the earthquake .… Prayers for peace be-tween the US and North Korea ….Prayers for all who are in the midst of grief or mourning. . . . gratitude for our new roof, the roofers, and the generosity of our congregation in supporting the project…. prayers for Donna & Frank Bartell and their extended family…. for Amy Follebout who is suffering from lupus and figuring out the therapies that might help …. for Justine Achatz (Glen & Diane Porrett’s daughter) recovering from surgery for breast cancer….for Donna Cockrill recovering from knee surgery …. prayers for Lucille Trombley....Paulette & Ray Trombley as they live with Parkinson’s and facing into prostate cancer….Al & Mary Alice Busch….Marjorie Pentzien….Bob Reindel… for all of our bodies and spirits, for peace for each of us and all of us together….and for our children and their Sunday school teachers – their joy, learning, compassion and their imaginations….for our Richmond schools—students, teachers, administrators, staff and board, for a wonderful and safe school year….for the leaders of our country - may they be servants of the people, serving the Common Good with wisdom, justice and mercy for all ….for protection for the most vulnerable, including refugees and immigrants and Dreamers....for our neighbors who live in constant fear of being deported and separated from their families….for all who are in harm's way in the service of justice and peace and freedom....for access to healthcare for all, especially the most vulnerable – children, pregnant women, the elderly, the poor, those who have pre-existing con-ditions, for people suffering from addictions or depression and their loved ones...and for the healing of the earth and especially for her waters….for peace and an end to the war in Afghanistan which is our nation’s longest-lasting war

Pastor Denise’s Office Hours and Pastoral Care I plan my week to be in Richmond on either Tuesday or Thursday, and Sunday. It’s possible that the days may move a bit as I respond to various needs that arise, but for the most part, that’s when I’ll be in town. If possible, please plan for committees to meet on one of those days or

evenings. Thanks so much! If there are situations that arise in which you’d like pastoral care, please call to let me know. In the old days, hospitals and rehab/nursing facilities used to inform pas-tors when one of their flock was admitted. That doesn’t happen anymore.

You can reach me directly by calling my cell phone—

630-297-1740 or call the church office and leave a message with Helen or on the answer-ing machine. I’m always happy to receive your calls.

Pastor Denise

If you are aware of someone who should be included in our prayers, please call the church office or speak with Pastor Denise.

MISSION CALENDAR 2017

February 5………...Super Sunday Salsa & Chip Sale

February 26……...Health Kit items due in church

February 28……...Paczkis for Possibilities Sale

March 26…………..*One Great Hour of Sharing Offering

May 14……………...*Blanket Sunday Offering

June 4……………….*Strengthen the Church Offering

Baby items for KIDS

July - Aug 27……...School Kit items due in church by August 27

October 1…………..*Neighbors In Need Offering & Kids Against Hunger

Sticky Bun Sale

October 15…………Bread for the World Bread Sale

November 18……..Kids Against Hunger meal packaging @ Trinity Lutheran

Nov. - Dec. 3……….Shoebox Christmas Gift Collection for KIDS (shoeboxes due

in church by Dec. 3)

December 17………*Christmas Fund Offering

December 25……...Christmas Day Dinner

*Envelopes will be provided

Check the Mission bulletin board at the back of the church for the detailed list for the Health and School Kits plus any other Mission updates. Look for canisters for the ongoing collection of Box Tops for Education, Campbell’s UPC labels for Crossroads Child Services, Coins for the Holy Joe’s Café Coffee for the Troops and Keith’s Horseback Riding Therapy.

The Richmond Food Pantry is always in need of food. Watch the newsletter for the monthly items that are needed.

Our congregation gives $600.00 annually to support the Richmond Good Samaritan Fund. Cash donations are always needed and welcomed.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!

First UCC Prayer Chain

Pastor Denise 630-297-1740

Sue Weinert 586-206-1719

Diane Porrett 586-727-1374

Mary Alice Busch 586-727-7009

Paulette Trombley 586-506-5002

Karen Eltringham 586-291-0615

Shelley Champion 586-255-0387

Christine Hensch 810-385-4391

Traci Bartell 586-557-2264

Kim McCardell 586-623-9833

Joyce Townsend 586-727-9735

Want to join our prayer chain? Please call the church office at 586-727-3155.

Adopt-A-Bill Here’s How it Works:

1) Take an Adopt-A-Bill envelope from the display board in the narthex.

2) Pick a bill from the board.

3) Place your check (made out to First United Church of Christ) or cash along with the bill in the envelope.

4) Place the envelope in the offering plate or mail it to the church.

Every contribution is greatly appreciated and helps to support our church.

Listed below are your church council members. Please contact any one of them with any questions, comments or concerns.

Your Church Council

Name Matthew Ball

Joe Burkhart

Mark Davis

Karen Eltringham

Pending

Pending

Denise Griebler

Kim McCardell

Terry Miller

Bill Wagner

Jackie Waszkiewicz

Rich Weinert

Position Council Member

Council Member

Treasurer

Council Member

Council Member

Council Secretary

Pastor

Council President

Council Member

Council Member

Financial Secretary

Vice President

Term Ends 2018

2018

2017

2017

2017

2019

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2018

2019

2019

2017

2017

Scripture Readings for October

October 01 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32

October 08 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Exodus 20:1- 4, 7-9, 12-20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4b - 14; Matthew 21:33-46

October 15 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Exodus 32:1- 4; Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14

October 22 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Exodus 33:12-23; Psalm 99; 1Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22 October 29 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 90:1-6, 12-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46

Mission Statement:

We are traveling life’s road: created by God, guided by Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit and grounded in scripture. We strive to be individuals on a spiritual journey and a community sharing God’s love with all.

Office Hours

The secretary is in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9 am till 12 noon and Friday 9 am till 3 pm. If you need additional assistance at other times, please send Helen an email at firstunitedcc@outlook.com or leave a phone message at the church office: 586-727-3155. Thank you.

Vision Statement:

The purpose of this church shall be to worship God, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to celebrate the sacraments; to realize Christian fellowship and unity within this church and the Church universal; to render loving service toward humankind; and to strive for righteousness, justice and peace.

We wish a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following members and friends who are celebrating their October birthdays:

B E S T W I S H E S T O Y O U !

10 - Mary Lou Volkenant

11 - Kim McCardell 12 - Nancy Pollock

15 - Alexa Jarrell 16 - Elizabeth Franklin

19 - Aaron Miller

19 - Mark Davis

20 - Dawn Trombley 27 - Pat Fenton

30 - Sue Ann Burmann 31 - Henry Schroeder III

September 24…...35

September 17…...25

Sept. 10….at Trinity

September 03…...36

10 - Carissa Sugg

14 - Reagan Manska

Sept. 24…….$2,348.00

Sept. 17…….$1,707.00

Sept. 10…….$ 225.00

Sept. 03…….$2,186.00

Attendance

Call to Care Team:

Mary Alice Busch...586-727-7009

Shelley Champion...586-255-0387

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the children of our church who celebrate a birthday this month:

We also wish a HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to the following members whose wedding anniversary is in October:

October 23

07 - Vance & Pam Green

10 - Andrew & Alexa Jarrell

11 - Rich & Sue Weinert

11 - Chris & Krista Plucinski

23 - Terry & Kathy Miller

25 - Robert & Amy Follebout

Offerings

FIRST UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

68651 SOUTH FOREST

RICHMOND, MI 48062

Return address requested

No Matter Who You Are

Or Where You Are On Life’s Journey…

You Are Welcome Here!

First United Church of Christ Rev. Denise Griebler dgriebler@sbcglobal.net

cell: 630-297-1740 office: 586-727-3155 email: firstunitedcc@outlook.com