NITED METHODIST CHURCH 26 Marshall Street Coldwater, Michigan 49036 (517) 279-8402 coldwaterum@cbpu.com

2016

Come Join Us for Worship!Sunday School classesfor all ages!!!10:00 am

Sunday Morning Worship

9:00 am – a classic service

10:30 am – a casual service

Nursery care provided Handicapped accessible building

Join us for coffee, cookies and fellowship

between services in Fellowship Hall

The Chimes

Our Mission Statement:“The Coldwater United Methodist Church

is a community in Christ,serving all God’s children.”

Mary & Martha Diner – “Serving up Love” –

free meal every Thursday,

4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Our Church Staff

Rev. Edrye Maurer PastorBonnie Robison Administrative Assistant Kate Bell Music Ministry Janee Stone Nursery

October’s walk through the theological alphabet takes us to the letter “I”, and we will dwell on the word and concept of incarnation. When we break up the word literally, from the old Latin, we get in, and caro, or carnis, meaning flesh, so, ‘in the flesh’ would be a good working definition of incarnation.The incarnation of Jesus is elemental to Christian belief. God sent his son, Jesus, in human flesh. Theologians say Jesus was fully human and fully divine. Jesus, in human flesh is the second part of the Trinity, the three-fold mystery of our God.We sing of the incarnation of Jesus in our Christmas carols:

Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ the ever-lasting Lord; late in time behold him come, offspring of a virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the God-head see; hail the incarnate Deity; pleased with us in flesh to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King.

And Emmanuel, Emmanuel, his name is called Emmanuel.God with us, revealed in us, his name is called Emmanuel.

When we say The Nicene Creed, we recite: “For us and our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human.”God loves us so much as to send to humanity a part of him so we could see what God’s love looks like in human skin, so we could be saved from our sins and redeemed into life eternal. Because of Jesus’ incarnation, we can be comfortable bringing our whole bodies to church, not our minds alone. Human bodies became temples, or worshipful places, when Jesus took on human form. There is nothing innately sinful about the human body. We can remember it’s our free will that gets us in trouble, not necessarily our body. Because Jesus came as a human baby, we can delight in babies and youngsters wiggling and chattering in church.

COMING IN OCTOBER: Children’s Sabbath, October 9. A celebration of the children and youth in our midst.

Trevor Powell will be bringing the message that Sunday. The church will give Bibles to all third graders, and older children who may have missed receiving a Bible. Please contact the church office or Pastor Edrye (231-459-5223) if you know of a child who would appreciate a Bible.

Electronic Tithing Coming Soon to Coldwater UMC

Many of you already pay most of your bills electronically and seldom write checks anymore. Over the last couple of years, we have had many requests to set up electronic giving for your donations to church. We have found a system that appears to work simply and offers many benefits to our members and the church.

The benefits to our members: 1. A safe, secure and convenient way to tithe 2. The ability to budget tithes 3. Absentee tithing while on vacation or ill 4. No hassle of writing checks

The benefits to our church: 1. Stabilized income/cash flow 2. Funds safely directed from giver to church account

Here is how it works:You authorize regularly scheduled donations from your checking or savings account. You will be debited the amount you have authorized at the frequency you designate—weekly or monthly. The debit for your donation will appear on your bank statement as “Donation”.

We will have “Donation Authorization” forms available on the table outside Friends Place. The forms can be filled out and returned to the office—the information will be kept in a secure location. If you have questions, you may ask me or Bonnie or a member of the Teller team. Ruth Proctor, Finance Chm

I will be retiring from my position as Administrative Assistant as of November 30, 2016. I have enjoyed working with you for the last 8 years, but it is time to move on and do some things that I want to do. (I have a bucket list and yes it includes some Nascar Races.) I have also been serving as the church treasurer and will

be retiring from that position as well. I plan to spend some time in Arizona with my family as well as other travels. I will still be around to serve as Altar Steward along with my great helper and friend Diane Godfrey and probably a few other volunteer jobs.

I have been attending here since 1975, you can’t get rid of me that easily. God Bless You All Bonnie Robison

The auction is coming.  October 2, 2016 after second service there will be the always popular potato bar followed by the auction.  A little different this year.  The silent auction will feature foods and mixes.  If you donate a mix, please include the instructions.  Baked good always go well.  We have nice items for the live auction. Swiss steak Dinner for six by Cork and Dave, Brunch for eight by the Bercaw’s and Zeluff’s, A depression style ladies luncheon for eight by Kay Dirschell, Presidential dinner by the Rowland's and Shenefield’s (this is a repeat from last year that received rave reviews.)A day on the lake for up to ten people includes pontoon rental, a beach bag and beach supplies.  Holidays are excluded.A Detroit Tigers Blanket made by Allie Aker A beautiful handmade necklace by Bente Howe, A green and white handmade afghan by Marianne Hodson, A progressive dinner by Sherry Dart, Mike and Nancy Davis, and John and Joan Rohloff, Michigan Products basket by the O’Leary’s, A pie a month by Bonnie Robison, Ron and Kay Bercaw are doing a spring garden planter by Neitzert's.  Always a good time and the money goes to mission projects supported by our church.  Come and enjoy a fun afternoon with your church family.  

The Albion District is donating $100.00 in seed money for the children in Flint and we are to use it in some way to multiply it. We will use the $100.00 as a starter and encourage. Because of the rainy weather at Apple Fest, and poor attendance, we have set our water filter pitcher out each Sunday on the desk in the entry way. Please drop your loose change into the pitcher or water jug as you walk by the desk.

We will also be doing the Christmas bags again.  Kay and Ann will shop and get an estimate of the cost and if you are a snowbird or unable to shop for yourself, you may contact them and they will shop for you.  This is a much appreciated gift to recipients of Meals On Wheels.

Thank you for your support.  This church is made up of caring generous people and we do much in the way of Mission.

  Bev ZeluffMission Team Chairperson

NEWS FROM THE WORSHIP TEAM: ONE WORSHIP TIME ON THE FIFTH SUNDAY, October 30, 2016 The worship time will be 10:00 am. Special Music, Stories, Laughter from The Sermon on the Mount.

A note from your Trustees….The planters on the east side of the church have been filled with concrete to eliminate a hazard during Trunk or Treat. These planters were difficult to maintain and keep wa-tered properly and the Trustees were asked to correct. Thank you Ron Rowland and Tom Shenefield for furnishing the labor. 

Dear church family,Thank you so much for all the prayers prayed for our son, Ward. He is doing well since his bi-ventricular pacemaker/ICD and has re-turned to work. He continues to have cardiomyopathy (heart failure) but his future is much improved thanks to your prayers and medical

science. Thank you and many blessings to you all,

Pat, Lana and Ward Hunter

Dear Church Family,God is good! I am home! So many blessings have been bestowed my way I am over-whelmed with them all. I thank you for your prayers, cards, visits and food. Thank you

for your support and prayers for my family. I am looking forward to worshipping and fel-lowshipping with all of you soon. In Christ LoveBeth Meredith Griggs

October 2nd World Communion Sunday/ Communion served at both services 9:00 and 10:30 am Mission Auction and Baked Potato Bar lunch (following second service)SPRC meeting @ 2:15 pm….Colon & Burr Oak SPRC meet here @ 3:15 pm

October 3rd Food Pantry Thank You Dinner served @ CUMC 6:00 pm

October 4th Community Prayer Gathering @ St. Charles Church @ 5:00 pmChoir Rehearsal @ 7:00 pm

October 7 & 8 Lay Servant Ministries classes @ Wesley Woods (see article in newsletter)

October 9th Children’s Sabbath – Hand out 3rd grade Bibles.

Harvest Party and Hayride @ the Paul Meredith Farm. Hayrides start @ 3:00 pm

October 21st & 22nd Directory Pictures – (get your appointments made now)

October 30th One (1) Worship Service @ 10:00 am – “Go Tell It From The Mount”Music – Stories – Laughter – from The Sermon on The MountChurch annual conference at 4:00 pm

November 6th All Saints Sunday – Holy Communion will be served Daylight savings time ends. Turn your clock back 1 hour.

November 20th Thanksgiving Dinner – Church annual potluck – Turkey, dressing, mashed and sweet

potatoes furnished. (Hanging of the greens will follow Thanksgiving Dinner.)

November 30th Bonnie’s last day (Retirement here I come)

December 3rd United Methodist Women Cookie Exchange.

December 18th Longest Night Service @ 4:00 pm

December 24th Christmas Eve Services @ 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm

December 25th Christmas Day One Service @ 10:00 amJust a reminder: There is a drop box for your offering en-velope located on the north side of the building (next to the center set of windows) for your convience.

I wish to thank every one for the prayers and thoughts and cards I received during my bout with walking  pneumonia during the whole month of August. All of you had a part in me getting well and I can't say thank you enough.

Jim VanBlarcum            

It's that time of the year to plan ahead if you are an M & M volunteer leaving for the winter to warmer climate. Talk to your team leader or cook and make arrangements for your replacement .

"Your service in mission is a beautiful thing and we are so blessed to be able to continue serving.  We have 6 amazing teams that work together to feed the hungry. (Average 65-90 per week) If you would like to join one of our teams or sign up to be a substitute please call Bill or Jan Robinson.

Let the “The Traveling Communion Team” know if you would like them to serveCommunion to you or a loved one on the First Sunday of the month or any day of the following week. Next Holy Communion will be October 2, 2016. Communion will also be served during Mary & Martha Diner on the Thursday following the Sunday that communion is served in church.

Call Carol Tinervia, (517) 278-7770, if you would like to have communion in your home.

Lay Servant Ministries classes are intended to strengthen leaders in the local congregation.  Classes cover a wide range of topics – everything from caregiving to hospitality to worship leadership to the Bible and much more.  So mark October 7 and 8, 2016, at Wesley Woods in your calendar.  Hold that weekend

open if possible so that you can take one of the classes that will be offered.  (FYI: please register in a timely manner.  Due to the process of ordering books and preparing before the class, late registration are not allowed – which unfortunately sometimes leads to the cancellation of classes.)  So many people ask

me, “What can I do to help my church?”  THIS IS SOMETHING YOU CAN DO!  Develop your leader-ship skills for use in your church.  Strengthen the talents, gifts and passions God is asking you to bring to your church.  Allow God to bless you through the Lay Servant class and through your Lay Servant class-mates – so that you can be an even better blessing of God “back home” as you minister to people who still

don’t know about Jesus and his love for them!

Access your news on our Web Site @ www.coldwaterumc.org. If you wish a paper copy you can pick one up here at the church after

the last Thursday of the month.

The Coldwater United Methodist Women met for their Annual Meeting on September 21st. The following were elected officers for 2017: President, Linda Luce; Secretary/Treasurer, Shirley Easterday; coordinators, Jan Johnson and Marla Stroud and Program Resources, Kay Bercaw.

The UMW will meet on Wednesday, October 19th at 1:30 P.M. All ladies of the Church are invited and we hope to see you then.

FROM THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE:OCTOBER 9th, we as a whole church will be observing Children’s Sabbath, a Sunday when we recognize and celebrate the children and young people in our congregation.Part of that celebration will be presenting third graders with bibles, as gifts from the

congregation. If there are older children who have not received a bible, they, too may be included. Please get the names into the church office by September 26th, so we can purchase enough bibles to go around.

OUR SHUT-INS AND HOMEBOUND KEEP THEM IN YOUR PRAYERS

Drew’s Place of Coldwater Elnore Paris Betty King

Pat Wood

Masonville HouseJune YagerWarren Widener

Grand Vista of ColdwaterMarilyn Spruce

Maple LawnMartin LaurimoreMary Smith

Shut-InsJoy Denbrock Doris YoungBeth GriggsGrace Reynolds

Lakeland of AngolaBernie Behnke

There will be an organizational meeting for Hand Bell Choir on Sunday, October 16th after 2nd service at approximately 11:45 am.Please come to discuss plans for the coming year. If you have questions, we will try and answer them. You do not have to read music to participate. We will be glad to teach you.

Deanna and Larisa

Daylight savings time ends on Sunday, November 6th.Be sure to set your clocks back 1 hour before you goto bed on Saturday night.

Looking at the calendar summer has ended and Fall is upon us. It’s also time to get your flu shot. The CDC recommends that you get your flu shot between now and before the end of October for optimal coverage and everyone 6 months and older should receive a vaccination. I get a Flu shot yearly and hope you do too. But if you don’t, what’s your reason why you don’t? Below, are some myths that are spread each year that detour folks from being vaccinated. Are you one of them?Myth #1: The Flu shot can give you the flu. The vaccine is made from a dead or inactive virus which can no longer give its fever like properties. Some folks may have an allergic reaction to the site of injection or a low grade fever but these reactions are not the Flu. It is recommended if you are allergic to eggs or have a history of Guillan-Barre Syndrome not to have the Flu vaccine. Myth #2: You are guaranteed to be Flu-free if you have had the Flu shot. You are only 60% protected according to the CDC. You may be exposed to the Flu in the two weeks it takes for the vaccine to take effect. Or you might be exposed to a strain not covered in the vaccine. Myth #3: Antibiotics can fight the Flu. Antibiotics fight bacteria, not viruses. The Flu and a cold are viruses. Tamiflu and Relenza are the antivirals that can treat the Flu.Myth #4: The stomach Flu is a type of influenza. Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea is called the “stomach flu.” This is not typical of the “seasonal Flu.” The vaccine is for the respira-tory symptoms. You may have these issues but they won’t usually be the “main” symp-toms if you have the “seasonal Flu”.Myth #5: You can get the Flu by being outside in the cold without a coat or have wet hair. The only way you can get the Flu is to come in contact with the virus that causes it. Myth #6: If you’re young and healthy, you do not need the shot. Young and healthy adults aren’t urged to get vaccinated, like pregnant women, folks over 65 and those with

chronic conditions. But if young folks get vaccinated the fewer cases of flu will be passed around. Please get your Flu shot soon and encourage others to do the same.

Resources: www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season, www.huffingtonpost.com

Next blood pressure checks, Oct.16th.Keep Healthy! Lana Hunter, RN

October 2, 2016

Lamentations 1:1-6Psalm 1372 Timothy 1:1-14Luke 17:5-10

October 9, 2016

Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7Psalm 66:1-122 Timothy 2:8-15Luke 17:11-19

October 16, 2016

Jeremiah 31:27-34Psalm 119:97-1042 Timothy 3:14-4:5Luke 18:1-8

October 23, 2016

Joel 2:23-32Psalm 652 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

Luke 18:9-14

October 30, 2016

Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4Psalm 119:137-1442 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12Luke 19:1-10

October Birthdays and Anniversaries

1st Michele Peterson4th Alexander Gregurich

Alexandra Lyon7th Nancy Mahle8th Miranda Robison11th Don Vrablic12th Amanda Lange13th Larisa Vorce14th Addison Gilchrist

Nancy Davis Kendra Shook

15th Karen Marbaugh16th Lisa Meredith

Russ PorterJim VanBlarcumJohn & Joan Rohloff

17th Coleen Curry18th Rex Simmerman19th Tom Shenefield20th Craig & Louise Dunworth22nd Dave McKay

Rex & Ann Simmerman24th Zachary Gregurich

Michael KubelCheryl Robison

26th Andrew Dart27th Kathy Miner28th Jennifer Lange31st Bernie Behnke

November Birthdays and Anniversaries

1st John Parshall Tom & Sharon Shenefield2nd Don Heinemann

Barbara WordenDick & Bev Zeluff

3rd Warren Widener4th Joanne Dean

Marianne HodsonMarla Stroud

5th Beth KarneyConnie Lange

7th John & Connie Lange8th Mark Putnam9th Connie Wood10th Janessa Kahler

Chuck Lillis11th Joscelyn Allen14th Charlie Outlaw

Effie Reed15th Eva Rice16th Bonnie Robison17th Judy Custer

Nathan Karney18th Ellen Smith19th Lloyd & Sheila Walrack

20th Marge HarrisAnn VrablicDave & Kelly Aker

22nd Teri DobsonBeth Griggs

24th Dr. Dale Williams25th Craig Dunworth26th Mike Nelson

28th John Snively29th Dave Aker

Anna BushJohn & Paula Snively

30th Elnore Paris

BAKED POTATO BAR AND MISSION AUCTIONSUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2016

COME EAT LUNCH

JOIN IN THE FELLOWSHIP AND FUN

    Looking for more large items for the live auction.   

At this point we have: A green and white afghan from Marianne Hodson, Marge Harris and Coldwater Lake Marina are donating a day on the lake with a pontoon that will hold ten people.  It will include a beach bag and some beach sup-plies.  (Holidays may be excluded).  Sherry Dart, Mike and Nancy Davis and John and Joan Rohloff are donating a pro-gressive dinner for 6 people The Rowland’s and Shenefield’s are repeating their Presidential dinner for six.  Bente' Howe is donating a handmade necklace.  The O'Leary’s are doing their Michigan products basket again this year.Bonnie Robison a pie a month for a year.Cork & Dave are donating a Swiss Steak dinner for 6 people.Kay Dirschell – Step back in time to the Depression Era – (Ladies lunch for 8 to be held in June of 2017) The Bercaw’s and Zeluff’s are doing a brunch for 8 people.Ron & Kay Bercaw a spring garden planter by Neitzert’s Greenhouse.   

The auction will be Oct. 2 after church with a potato bar lunch followed by the auction featuring Dan Satow as auctioneer.    

The silent auction this year will be food items and baked goods.

Put this fun time on your calendar

COLDWATER UNTIED METHODIST CHURCHANNUAL HARVEST PARTY

PARTY WILL BE @ The Meredith’s On Flint Road

WEINER ROAST & CHILI & S’MORES

HAY RIDES START @ 3:00 pm SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2016

Bring Chili & Chair

BACKPACK BUDDIESThank you every one for your generous donations of school supplies and money for the Backpack Buddies   It was greatly appreciated. On Sun., Oct. 16th. and at the UMW Meeting on Wed., Oct. 19th, I will be collecting HEALTHY snacks for the Backpack Buddies. Please be sure

they are individual size.  Granola bars, pudding or Jell-O cups, Crackers & cheese, Peanut Butter & Crackers. etc.  Halloween snacks or cards would also be OK! Please no candy. Any questions, please see or call me at 517-238-4402.  Thank you! Jan Johnson

,November 20th church annual “Potluck Thanksgiving Dinner”. Dinner will be served at about noon following second service. Bring your own table service and a dish to pass. Turkey, dressing, mashed and sweet potatoes, vegetable, and dinner rolls will be furnished. We will be hanging the greens for Advent following theThanksgiving dinner so plan to stay and help with this whole

church project. You might want to wear casual dress (jeans andcomfortable shoes for this project.

We would like to assemble the Christmas trees on Saturday morning, November 19 th , but not decorate until Sunday, so if you are available to help please let the church office know.

Trunk and Treat will be at the church on Monday night October 31st

from 5:30 to7:00 pm. Please be at the church by 5:00 pm

so that we are all parked and not moving our cars around the parking lot as

the kids and families are arriving.