Prayer Requests These prayer concerns were lifted during services

or were called into the church office.

Prayers for Comfort for:

* Family and friends of Mary Lou Jury * Diane Brown following the death of her father * Andrea Alford and family following the

death of her father *

Prayers for Healing for:

* Linda Kimball * Amie Mongeau * * Joel Colbry * Rob Logan * Gary Packard * Nicholas Beck *

* Judy Benker * Karen Bamsey * Alice Steklac * Shirley Michael * * Jan Dunlap’s sister-in-law *

Prayers for Strength for: * Dave Pastor * Judy McArthur * Jean Storey * Carolyn Luciani *

* Brown & Vanderspool family * Joan Hoffmeyer * * Sue Willis * Charlotte Simmons * Tom Lewis’ daughter,

Margaret and family * Dobry family and Kathy *

Prayers for all service personnel overseas,

and especially for: * Matt Daoust * Clinton Olberg * Reece W. Porath *

*Laura Heaney * John Robbins *

September 30, 2018

OUR MISSION - is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world

OUR VISION - Ordinary people living differently because of the love of Christ

Connecting with God ● Learning in Community ● Making a Difference in the World

Fellowship Hosts are Needed

Do you enjoy Fellowship Hour? Enjoy serving in our church? We still need three volunteers to help serve coffee hour once a month. We provide training if needed. If you can help out,

please contact Amanda Reginaldo AReginaldo6302@yahoo.com or (734)545-3527

Friends 65+

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 23rd We will meet in Grams hall

from 1:30 – 3 p.m. Please let me know if you have any questions, comments or concerns.

Prayer Support

You can contact Anne Zuehlke (475-2535, alzuehlke@yahoo.com) or Debbie Noye (475-1096,

debnoye10@gmail.com) or a member of the church staff and ask that your request be added to the prayer chain.

If you would like to join the group who prays for such requests, contact Debbie Noye or Anne Zuehlke.

Would you like to find a new home for your

copy of Who Stole My Church?

There is a box in the library where you can place your copy of the book Who Stole My Church? The books will be given to another church planning to participate in the VCI program.

Thank you

October 13th Community Breakfast

The COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, is held in Grams Hall the 2nd Saturday of each month (Sept. through May)

8:00 a.m.-11 a.m.

The Breakfast serves many purposes: • A mission to the community in a free meal, and free paper products for those in need. • A hospitality outreach to the community. It is a great time for you to invite friends and neighbors to come and enjoy a meal and friendly conversation. All are welcome! • A fellowship time for our church where you can work alongside others, or come and share a meal.

Helpers are needed: cooks, servers, dishwashers, table bussers, greeters, helpers with crafts for the children etc. On the spot training provided! To sign on to help you may access the Sign-Up Genius under "Missions, Community Breakfast" on the Website; write on the sign up board in Grams Hall or contact Sandy Schmunk 734-649-6806 or schmunksls@gmail.com

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The Material Girls

need the following items:

Donations can be left on the table outside of the church library.

150 Hersey full-size candy bars large bottles of white glue

stay puff starch many small dog and cat treats

Thank you for your support.

A Disciple’s Path

You can still sign up in Grams Hall or on the sign up genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094ba8a87-adisciples

An orientation meeting for ALL participants

will be Sunday, September 30th, from 10:30 -

11:30 a.m. You will receive your book at

that time, along with information about

preparing for your first small group session.

A Disciple’s Path – All Congregation read

and small group study

Do enjoy prayer? Do you wonder whether there is a "correct" way to pray? There are, in fact, many approaches to prayer, to making contact with God. We will read about and talk about

some of these questions and many others in the small groups beginning October 7th.

Using A Disciple's Path as our discussion guide,

we hope to increase our knowledge and fellowship with God and with each other. Wherever we are in our faith journey,

we seek to grow in God’s love and grace, developing spiritual practices that nurture our relationship with God. Groups will

meet at varied times and in a variety of places. You may sign up in Grams Hall.

ServSafe Food Handler Class

Judy Radant is offering another ServSafe Food Handler training on Saturday, Nov. 3rd, in Grams Hall for church volunteers who participate in church kitchen activities as well as for restaurant workers. The class lasts 4 hours, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. A light lunch will be served. An optional 1 hour additional training for use and care of commercial kitchen equipment will be available. This class will help you not only to increase your effectiveness in CFUMC Food Ministry work, but also to help you protect yourself and

others from food-borne illnesses.

Class time will include review of the materials and testing. The test will be scored by the National Restaurant

Association. Students who pass the test will receive official ServSafe Food Handler certification that is good nationwide for five years. Fee for the class for church members will paid

for by the church. Contact Dayle Wright for more information - 734-475-1563.

Financial Blessings - Personal Challenge

Finding ways to grow deeper in our faith requires opening our hearts to prayer and a willingness to personally evaluate and challenge existing habits. One way to do this is to return a portion of our financial blessings to God through our tithes and offerings. Our giving recognizes God as the

source of our blessings. Our gifts help to create and implement ministries that change lives,

transform communities, and spread the good news of Christ.

“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful

giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7, NIV)

The Merling Trio – Western

Michigan University

Sunday, October 14, 2018

3 p.m.

The Merling Trio is recognized as one of today’s premier ensembles. A truly international trio, it brings together

musicians from Polish, Japanese and Dutch backgrounds. The Merling Trio has been hailed as a brilliantly distinguished group endowed with remarkable gifts of communication, magnificent precision, and an impeccable blend of sound.

UMCOR Disaster Relief Fund

for Hurricane Florence

If you are interested in donating to the UMCOR Disaster Relief Fund for Hurricane Florence, please make checks payable to

CFUMC and in the memo line write "Hurricane Florence". 100% of your contribution

goes directly to help those in need.

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Children’s Ministry

If you have any questions or want to know

more about children's programming

please contact Michelle King at

mking@chelseaumc.org

BLAST VIRTUE FOR OCTOBER

Contentment:

Deciding to be okay with what you have.

BIBLE VERSE:

“Then he said to them, Be on your guard against wanting to have more and more things. Life is not made up of how much

a person has.” Luke 12:15 NIrV

No BLAST on Sept 30th or Oct 7th

September 30th is the 5th Sunday of the month, which is when our wonderful youth lead the service! There will be no BLAST for K-5th grade that day, preschool will still go to BLAST on Sept 30th. October 7th is the first Sunday of the month and families will worship and receive communion together this day. There will be no BLAST for preK-5th grade on Oct 7th.

Save the Dates

Oct 28th - Reverse trick-or-treating at CRC

On Oct 28th at 4:15 p.m. we will be going to the Chelsea Retirement Community to pass out candy to the residents. Wear your costume and bring a friend to this fun event!

Oct 31st - Halloween Party

On Oct 31st at 5:00 p.m. CFUMC will be hosting our annual Halloween party! This event is open to the public and is a great opportunity for us to interact with the Chelsea community. Come join us for hot dogs, games, crafts,

and other fun activities!

Volunteers Needed

We are still looking for a few volunteers to help with BLAST and Disciple Discovery on Sunday mornings once a month. If you are interested in helping out once a month or would

like more information contact Michelle King at mking@chelseaumc.org

COMPASSIONATE CONNECTION

Do you have a day(s) of the week available should a member of our congregation need groceries or an occasional ride to their

doctor appointment or the airport? Contact Liza Gray (lgray@chelseaumc.org) or Jeanne Franks (youth@chelseaumc.org)

Email List

Would you like to be on the All Congregation email list for announcements during the week or the bi monthly newsletter called the Path Finder? Send your email to lgray@chelseaumc.org, or call the church office 475 8119 to sign up.

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You feed their bodies that we might feast

contented on the good things of God.

6th Grade - Tuesday 3:30-5:30 p.m.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094ba8a87-sixth

7th & 8th Grade -

Wednesday 3:30-5:30 p.m. https://www.signupgenius.com/

go/20f094ba8a87-middle

High School and Middle School - Sunday morning XP3 9:00, 10:30,

& 11:45 a.m. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094ba8a87-xp3feeding

Thank you.

What to Expect in ninth grade

http://theparentcue.org/what-to-expect-in-ninth-grade/?

inf_contact_key=c8ca03127dc759831b2e59a20c2b744f7d15bb7eae4b43a7815b9c89efdaefc9

Is designed to give students the lasting understanding of three things: I am created to pursue an authentic relations with my Creator. I belong to Jesus Christ and define

who I am by what He says. I exist every day to demonstrate God’s love to a broken world.

Sept. 30th Youth Sunday

Middle School and High School in both services

Fearless - We Are Royals

All Middle School Youth Welcome - Practice runs from 7:45 - 8 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Oct. 7th

Middle School

BLAST Worship - remain in the sanctuary with your family and friends

High School

XP3 - 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Confirmation at 11:45 a.m.

Confirmands only please meet in room 216

Tuesday (6th)

Wednesday (7th & 8th)

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Suicide - The Ripple Effect

A film and a movement for hope and healing. The film chronicles the story of Kevin Hines,

who at age 19 attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Since then Kevin has been on a mission to use his story to help others stay alive and find recovery.

Tuesday, Oct. 9th at 7:30 p.m. at the Goodrich Quality 16 in Ann Arbor. The event will only take place if we get at least 7 people to reserve tickets. You can reserve tickets and track

our status at https://gathr.us/screening/23729

For more info contact Jeff Hacket - hackettj@washtenaw.org or 734-740-9444

YOUTH 2019 IS FOR ALL UNITED METHODIST YOUTH, GRADES 6th - 12th, AND THEIR LEADERS.

Join thousands for 4 days of discipleship, worship, Bible study, service opportunities, and life-changing fun! Expect inspiration,

support, and challenges to grow authentically as a world-changing disciple of Jesus Christ.

The YOUTH Event is the National Gathering for United Methodist Youth, it will be in 2019 and traces its’ roots all the way back to the first YOUTH event of 1988. YOUTH 2019 will provide youth and

their leaders with chances to connect with each other, denominational leaders, and connectional agencies to help them

discover the wide variety of ministries of the United Methodist Church.

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Current Pantry Needs

Beef Stew Canned Chile Crackers Canned Pasta Chili Beans Granola Bars Oatmeal

SERVICE/MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

October 15th/16th Habitat for Humanity see board in Grams Hall to volunteer

October 7th/14th Middle School Nut Sales

November 25th CASS Angel Tree

November 26th Justice For Our Neighbors Book Discussion

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down Where: Chelsea First

United Methodist Church When: November 26, 2018 7:00 p.m. Questions: Contact Suzanne Stichler 734-340-1117 or Elizabeth Hammer

ejhammer@fastem.com

See the board in Grams Hall

for opportunities to volunteer.

Go to smile.amazon.com and designate Chelsea First United Methodist Church as your charitable organization. Thank you!

Cass Wish List

Frequent Flier Miles:

We are planning to take additional solar power to Puerto Rico this year and Liberia next year. Donations of frequent flier

miles will allow us to take Green Industries' employees on the trip(s).

Bike Repair People: Volunteers are needed to repair bikes that are used by children and adults at Cass.

Gardeners: Volunteers are needed to help weed, water, harvest

the gardens; and help with the flowerbeds and landscaping.

Terri Lynn Nut Sales – Taking orders now

through October 14th

Thank you for supporting Middle School

Missions

The storm is past. Relief and clean-up are underway on the east coast. Michigan churches can help these efforts by

donating cleaning and hygiene supplies. https://michiganumc.org/news-stories/2018/09/25/state-wide-

supply-collection-underway/

View the church calendar at http://chelseaumc.dyndns.org/virtualems/BrowseEvents.aspx

Sunday, September 30th

8:30 a.m. Praise Bells Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Hour 10:30 a.m. Random Ringers Rehearsal, Glory Ringers Rehearsal, A Disciple’s Path Orientation Meeting 11:00 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Disciple Discovery 12:15 p.m. Rezound Handbells Rehearsal 3:45 p.m. Praise Band Rehearsal 4:00 p.m. Living Faithfully: Human Sexuality and the UMC 4:30 p.m. The Accidentals Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. Worship Design Team

Tuesday, October 2nd

3:15 p.m. Tuesdays with Tom - Outlet

Wednesday, October 3rd

1:00 p.m. Prayer Group 3:15 p.m. 7/8th Grade Outlet 6:30 p.m. Jubilee Ringers Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. CFUMC Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, October 4th

6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry, First Impressions Team

Friday, October 5th

9:00 a.m. Mothers of Preschoolers Meeting (MOPS)

Sunday, October 7th

8:30 a.m. Praise Bells Rehearsal, Praise Band Warm Up 9:00 a.m. BLAST Worship 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Hour 10:30 a.m. High School XP3, Random Ringers Rehearsal, Glory Ringers Rehearsal, A Disciple’s Path Book Study, CFUMC Choir Warm Up 11:00 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Disciple Discovery 11:45 a.m. Confirmation Meeting 12:15 p.m. Rezound Handbells Rehearsal 1:00 p.m. A Disciple’s Path Book Study 4:00 p.m. Living Faithfully: Human Sexuality and the UMC 4:30 p.m. The Accidentals Rehearsal

Monday, October 8th

4:00 p.m. Material Girls Set Up 6:30 p.m. A Disciple’s Path Book Study

Tuesday, October 9th

12:00 p.m. Material Girls 3:15 p.m. Tuesdays with Tom 6th Grade MS Outlet 6:30 p.m. A Disciple’s Path Book Study

Check out our website: www.chelseaumc.org

and find us on the church facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/chelseaumc

Concert Series page https://www.facebook.com/chelseaumc.concerts

Volunteers Serving October 7th

Greeters: 8:30 a.m. Tom Davis, Jeff & Sue Comstock

10:30 a.m. Dan Aldrich, Jon Van Hoek

Ushers: 8:30 a.m. Liza Gray, Diane Brown, Joe Krugh

10:30 a.m. Charles & Sandy Schmunk, Phil Radant

Nursery Workers: 8:45 a.m. - Amy Whitesall 10:45 a.m. - Lori Campbell

Fellowship Hosts: Denise Whitesall, Dawn Putnam

Fellowship Bakers: Charma Dick, Linda Detterman, Jody Croskey, Dawn Putnam, Janet Kuras, Beth Tobin

Volunteers Serving September 30th

Greeters: 9 & 11 a.m. Kate Vanderspool, Gretchen Kuras, Jean Sampaio

Nursery Workers: 8:45 a.m. - Amy Whitesall 10:45 a.m. - Lori Campbell

Fellowship Hosts: Cathy Riedel, Denise Whitesall

Fellowship Bakers: Marjorie Switz, Lu Parsons, Dayle Wright, Kendall Spink, Jody Croskey, Denise Whitesall

Wednesday, October 10th

9:00 a.m. Material Girls Leaders Meeting 1:00 p.m. Prayer Group, A Disciple’s Path Book Study 3:15 p.m. 7/8th Grade MS Outlet 6:00 p.m. A Disciple’s Path Book Study 6:30 p.m. Jubilee Ringers Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. CFUMC Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, October 11th

6:30 p.m. Finance Committee 7:00 p.m. A Disciple’s Path Book Study 7:30 p.m. Ad Council

FRIDAY, October 12th

7:00 p.m. Community Breakfast Set Up

Saturday, October 13th

8:00 a.m. Free Community Breakfast/Paper Products