TAWAS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

October 2019

Volume 46 Issue 10

The Truth Project is coming. It’s almost here. Will you sign up and attend Sunday evenings starting October 13? It’s a video class with discussion opportunities. Why should you attend? It might be more appropriate to ask, “Why should you miss even one week of this opportunity? The fact is that truth is what so many people need, and at the same time it is what so many people reject. Extreme conflicts in society today desperately need solutions based on truth. Broken relationships are evidence of a loss of truth. Many people flat out reject the truth and then scratch their heads unable to explain the chaos in their world. We live in a culture that believes everything is relative. There is a rejection of objective truth in our society. You might imagine the effect this has on what people think of as true. On the other hand, the Bible makes bold truth-claims. Believers should be concerned about the truth because that’s what Jesus stood for. Here are four rather bold statements Jesus made about truth: 1. “Sanctify them by the truth, your word is truth.” This was a prayer Jesus prayed to his heavenly father in John 17:17

2. “For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.” With these words, Jesus answered his interrogator, Pontus Pilate in John 18:37,

3. “31If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” Amazingly Jesus spoke these words to his disciples in John John 8:31-32.

4. “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Jesus quoted in John 14:6 as he prepared to return to heaven. Since Jesus was all about truth, we can be sure that a firm grasp of the truth will prove helpful when interacting with, and even praying for, those who doubt. You can be sure that a firm foundation on truth will help to build faith and confidence as a follower of Jesus Christ. So come, and learn many interesting aspects of the truth you may have not thought of before. This will be an excellent opportunity to invite people of all ages. The skeptical, the searching, those with questions, and the lost can all find clear direction and the love of God through a matter-of-fact look at truth throughout history and today. I hope we will have a good turnout for the Truth Project. Blessings, Pastor Kris

You will notice the Operation Christmas Child boxes are in the Gathering Space. Please take one box or multiple boxes if you choose that you would like to fill with the suggested items for either a boy or girl. Inside the box is the information you will need along with two rubber bands to secure the box with. Please be sure to tape the boy or girl tag on the top of the box and check the age level the box is for as well. There are some items that are not accepted like candy, toothpaste, gum, used or damaged items, war-related items, seeds, food, liquids or lotions, medication or vitamins. Please be sure not to include any breakable items either. Missions will pay the $9.00 shipping cost for the shoebox. All of the OCC boxes MUST be to the church by Sunday, November 17th, so they can be taken to the drop-off center. Thank you!

Our Local School Shoe Project is underway and we have already given out many vouchers. We will know how many shoe vouchers were given out by November 1st.

Pies! Pies! Pies! Blueberry, Cherry, (2-crust and crumble top) and Apple (2-crust and Dutch). The pies will be on sale after church on Saturday, October 12th, Sunday, October 13th, Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th. There will also be pies for sale at the TUMW Bazaar on Saturday, October 19th during the bazaar. The dates above are the days we plan to sell them, but when the pies are gone they are gone.

Noisy Offering:

October: Lydia's Gate: A homeless shelter for men, women and children in the Mio area. November: Iosco Cares December: Mission Trip (Bob and Barb Ritsema)

Thank you so very much for supporting the missions of our church. We are a blessed congregation!

HOSPITALITY SNACKS

We are in need of SNACKS to serve after the Worship Services. Our snack sign up schedule has many available Sundays to fill.

Please consider signing up. Pat Fisher

Someone left their cake knife set in the Gathering Space, please contact Pat so you can get it back.

10/ 4 Steve & Patti Casey 10/ 5 John & Donna Alexander 10/7 Bruce & Cathy Menning 10/10 Scott & Melissa Trafelet 1`0/12 Bob & Michelle Forsyth 10/12 Joe & Linda Koehn 10/15 Lee & Lynette Bielby 10/19 Robert & Sharry Forbes 10/22 Daryl & Gwen Burt

If your name, birthday or anniversary does not appear on our list or the information is not correct please call the Church Office at 362-4288.

Mid-MI Emmaus www.midmichiganemmaus.com

10/3 Howard Burdett

10/3 Larry Williams

10/4 John Alexander

10/6 Eddie McArdle

10/9 Courtney Barton

10/9 George Hoerner

10/9 Christiana Peach

10/9 Ken Tousley

10/11 Ken Schlagel

10/13 Robert Tetley

10/15 Pat Mielke

10/16 Herb Sias

10/17 Tammy Walker

10/19 Todd Falker

10/19 Sharry Forbes

10/21 Nicholas Schirmer

10/22 Lillian Engle

10/23 John Franks

10/23 Nancy Kloska

10/23 Krystal Proulx

10/23 Mary Ellen Robertson

10/30 Kelsey Look

TAWAS UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

Welcome to Fall everyone. I hope you are enjoying all the wonderful colors that God has graciously provided for all of us. With the little nip in the air we should all be thinking of the Fall Ladies Bazaar that will be here on

October 19th. There will be set up for the Bazaar on Friday Octo-ber 18th at 10 am. Please try to attend, lots of hands make it light work!!!! Our next Unit meeting will be on Tuesday November 5th. It is still to be determined whether this meeting will be during the day or at night. If you have feelings about which time that you would prefer, please either speak to me or put a note in my church mailbox. Many thanks to all the ladies that

provided the cookies for the Stewardship campaign during this past month. They were so enjoyable and everyone really enjoyed them. Lunch Bunch continues on the 4th Wednesday, October 23rd. We have lots of good fellowship and it is a great way to get to know your sisters in Christ better!! Hope to see everyone there. Sincerely, Judy Hills President Tawas UMW

United Methodist Women Monthly Schedule

UMW sponsored Bible study: Monday, 11am in the Fireplace Room UMW Executive Committee Meeting in the Library, as needed. UMW meet the first Tuesday at 1:00 pm for March, April, May, June, September, October, November, and December.

July picnic and August mystery trip.

If you would like more information of the United Methodist Women activities, please contact: Judy Hills ~~~~~~~~UMW President…..….... 984-4154 Barbara Ritsema ~~~UMW Vice President…...362-0432 Melissa Schirmer~~~ UMW Secretary………..362-5976 Candy Thomas ~~~~~UMW Treasurer…..…....739-2635 Sally Nagy~~~~~~~~ UMW Asst. Treasurer….362-7120

THE SCRIP GIFT CARD PROGRAM IS BACK!

After taking a short vacation, our ever popular gift card program is back. If you are looking for a gift or just an easy way to shop, visit the Gift Card table before or after the Sunday church service and place your order. We do have some of the more popular cards on hand for your convenience. An added bonus is that the Tawas United Methodist Church is given a rebate on every card sold so you can shop and give to your church at the same time. It’s a win/win situation!!

October 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

10am Worship 11:15am Christian Education

1 1pm UMW Circle mtg. 6-8pm Cub Scouts International Coffee Day

2 4:15 pm Bell Choir 5:30 Sanctuary Choir 7pm Pastor’s Book Study

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5 8:30 Men’s Prayer 5pm Bible Study 5pm Praise Choir 6pm Praise Worship

6 Communion Sunday

7 11am Book Study 6:30 pm SPRC mtg. 6:30pm Trustee mtg.

8 6-8pm Cub Scouts 6pm Pickle Ball

9 4:15 pm Bell Choir 5:30 Sanctuary Choir 7pm Pastor’s Book Study Emergency Nurses Day

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11 World Egg Day

12 8:30 Men’s Prayer 5pm Bible Study 5pm Praise Choir 6pm Praise Worship

13 Noisy Offering Youth going to Corn Maze 6-8pm Truth Project Starts US Navy Birthday Full Moon

14 11am Book Study 6:30 pm SPRC mtg. Columbus Day

15 6-8pm Cub Scouts 6pm Pickle Ball

16 4:15 pm Bell Choir 5:30 Sanctuary Choir 7pm Pastor’s Book Study

17 National Pasta Day

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19 8:30 Men’s Prayer 9-2 LADIES FALL BAZAAR 5pm Bible Study 5pm Praise Choir 6pm Praise Worship

20 Community Food Pantry (Nonperishable foods collection) 6-8pm Truth Project

21 11am Book Study

22 6-8pm Cub Scouts 6pm Pickle Ball

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12noon UMW Lunch Bunch

4:15 pm Bell Choir

5:30 Sanctuary Choir

7pm Pastor’s Book Study

24 National Bologna Day

25 7pm Special Dance Frankenstein Day

26 8:30 Men’s Prayer 5pm Bible Study 5pm Praise Choir 6pm Praise Worship

27 6-8pm Truth Project

Mother-in-Law Day

28 11am Book Study

29 6-8pm Cub Scouts

30 4:15 pm Bell Choir 5:30 Sanctuary Choir 7pm Pastor’s Book Study

31 Halloween

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

YOUR CHURCH MAILBOX

Everyone has a mailbox if you

regularly attend church. The mailboxes are in the

main hallway of the Church.

Please remember to check your mailbox

every Sunday. There is important information

left there for you. There might be something there

for you today!

Please let the Church Office know if you change your address or your email address.

FALL BAZAAR

Saturday, October 19 9am to 2pm

Family Life Center

AFTER CHURCH LUNCHEON

The Mission Committee will be hosting a luncheon after church on November 3rd at 11:15.... please bring your smiles and your

empty stomachs!!

HARVEST TABLE

If you have excess produce, fruit, baked goods, or crafts that you wish to donate, please place them on

the Harvest Table.

ASSISTANCE NEEDED

The Trustee’s are in need of someone to check the church on Friday nights to make sure the building is locked. Also someone to unlock the church on Sunday morning at 8:15am. Please contact Ralph Boudreau (ralph.boudreau@outlook.com) or Ray

VanHorn if you can help with this important matter.

UNITED METHODIST MEN’S ACTIVITY

For information please contact: Gary Bushman: mr.bean405@sbcglobal.net

PRAYER WARRIORS

I am looking for Prayer Warriors to go in groups of three (3) to Medi-Lodge, Lakeview Manor and our shut-ins to pray with

them once a month. Will start in November. Please call Pam Lynch for details at: 989-335-3662

FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR

If you have a special anniversary, birthday, new baby or you would like to remember someone, you can celebrate these occasions by placing flowers on the altar. There is a chart on the wall outside the Church Office where you can fill your name in on that special date and they will be ordered for you. If there is a certain color or flower you want, just ask. Cost is $30.

NAME TAGS

If you have been to one of the services at church lately, you noticed your name tag is in a new place. In order to have everyone wear their tags they are now in holders located just outside the Sanctuary. We want to be sure that our new members know who you are and that you know the new members. Everybody likes to be called by their name, so please look for your tag in the holders, if you cannot locate yours and you do not have one at home, please let Pat Fisher know and a new one will be made for you. After service, place your name tag in the basket marked Name Tags. Thank you!

ONGOING EVENTS: SATURDAY WORSHIP, YOUTH GROUP, CHOIR AND BIBLE STUDY

Christian Education: Sunday at 11:15am

Bible Study: Sunday at 11:30am.

Book Study: Monday at 11am.

Wednesday Night Pastor Book Study: 7pm Choir Practice: Wednesday at 5:30pm. Bible Study: Saturday at 5:00pm

Praise Choir Practice: Saturday at 5pm

Praise Worship: Saturday at 6pm

GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM 2019

St Joseph Health System provides a variety of Grief Support services for our patients, families, employees and members of the area community. They include Grief Support groups which are held monthly, on Thursday from 3:00 to 4:30 PM at St Joseph Hospital in Classroom C. These groups provide support and information for anyone whose life has been disrupted by a significant loss due to death of a loved one. All sessions are facilitated by qualified member of our Spiritual Care Team. There is no fee, however Advance Registration is appreciated. To register please call 362-9368 and talk with Chaplain Michael Sullivan, Manager Spiritual Care.

FROM THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE As we finish up our September Gratitude Campaign, we want to thank all those who helped make this such a success. From the presenters to the music to the cooks to the table movers, we literally involved dozens of TUMC people. A few of us were up front and invisible, sharing our thoughts and gifts, but there were those who gave their time and their talents and we will always treasure their service! You know who you are, and I can personally say all of this happened because of YOU! Thank you again. We are forever grateful that you LISTENED to GOD’s calling.

We pray that as you turned in your pledge cards for 2020 you were moved to share your treasures with TUMC. When we watch what is happening in so much of the world, we again should be praising God that we are all so blessed. We challenge you to give above and beyond your time, talents, gifts, and yes, your treasures in the coming days, months and years. God will continue to bless you and provide all you need - just call on His Name, and place your trust in Him.

If you have not turned in a pledge card yet, please do so. It helps our finance committee plan our projects for the next year. We promise that your gifts will be used wisely for the Glory of God.

“THE TRUTH PROJECT®”

“Do you believe that what you believe is really real?” Dr. Del Tackett

Focus on the Family www.thetruthproject.org

What is Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project®?

In a 2003 study, the Barna Research Group revealed a stunning statistic that continues to reverberate throughout the evangelical world – only nine percent of professing

Christians have a biblical worldview. Because of this, today's believers live very similarly to non-believers. A personal sense of significance is rarely experienced, we spend our money and time on things that fail to satisfy, and we begin to wonder what life's ultimate purpose really is. We are, in short,

losing our bearings as a people and a nation.

To counter this downward slide within the body of Christ, Focus on the Family has launched one of the most ambitious and powerful projects in the history of our ministry

– Focus on the Family's The Truth Project®. The Truth Project® is a DVD-based small group curriculum comprised of 12 video

lessons (recommended to be viewed and discussed over 13 consecutive weeks) taught by Dr. Del Tackett, instructor of Christian Worldview at the Focus Leadership Institute and a former Senior Vice President of our ministry. This study is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Each lesson discusses in great detail the

relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life.

We will be starting “The Truth Project®” on Sunday, October 13 at 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the “Well”. This small group will meet every Sunday for 13

weeks. The Truth Project curriculum is designed for small groups that are made up of 10-12 people. This size is intentional as it will help to foster personal relationships and allow for individual growth to occur within the framework of an authentic Christian

community. A sign up sheet will be available after worship in the Gathering Space. If you have questions please contact Ralph Boudreau (ralph.boudreau@outlook.com)

Tawas United Methodist Church

20 E M-55 Tawas City, MI 48763

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Join us for Sunday Service Saturday 6pm Praise Worship

Sunday 10:00 a.m. Worship

Nursery (staffed) 10:00am

Christian Education 11:15am

Pastor: Rev. Kris Kappler

Parsonage: 989-362-5399

Office Manager: Laura Loeffler

Music Director: Shawn Wygant

Custodian: Judy Hills

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00am to 2:00 pm (Lunch: 11:30—Noon)

Friday Closed

Church Office: 989-362-4288

Fax: 989-362-6320

Email: tawasumc@outlook.com

Web: www.tawasumc.org

Our Purpose... To connect people to God and one another through Jesus Christ.

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