God’s Dream Seekers News

May 2017
Volume 4 Issue 5

Newaygo United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 366, Newaygo, MI 49337; email:umcnew@newaygoumc.com; phone: 231-652-6581; website: www.newaygoumc.com

April Showers bring may flowers
As April winds its way into May I am impressed at this springs emergence. Almost daily we have seen brown turn into green and hardy plants begin to show their glory. It’s an amazing time of the year. But something else emerges as well-BUGS! I have already had my battles with black ants, spiders, gnatty sorts of bugs, and even a mosquito or two. With the beauty comes the harsher reality of the bugs. When we are strengthened in our faith, the “bad” things don’t necessarily go away. We still have to face what life throws at us. But with our faith in tact, we are more capable of handling the down side of life. With faith we have a way of putting things into perspective that helps us travel through the mazes of mosquitos, and other “bugs” that seem to want to hold us back. Easter has been an opportunity for us to refresh our faith, to hear the story once again and to be reminded that we are a people of great hope. Maybe faith is like wearing mosquito repellant, warding off those biting insects. With our faith in tact we are capable of “warding off” the sins that we might be tempted to engage in. And even if we get that occasional “bite”, we know that we are forgiven time and time again. As we grow in our faith, sin loses its power to hold us and damage our sense of well-being.
This God of ours is truly amazing in what has been done to give us the opportunity to be in stronger, more meaningful relationship with God, through our savior Jesus. Perhaps this the month we can grow with the new life we see springing up all around us. It might be a good time to start a new Bible study, find more time to pray, spend our waking moments rejoicing in God’s providence and grace.
Spring does renew our spirits with its beauty, but God also wants to continue to renew our Spirit with His ever-loving presence. When we soak in some sun, why not soak in some God-time as well? When we sniff the fragrances of the lilacs, why not enjoy the fragrance of God With Us? When we dig into the good earth creating our gardens, why not dig into the good relationship with our Creator? This is a good time to renew the “Whole” of each one of us, to care for our very souls as well as the life around us. Happy May everyone, happy holiness everyone!
Pastor Kathy

Inside this issue
Men’s Group/Ladies Night 2
Rummage/Plant Sale Info……..3
Christian Ed/Prayer Chain 4
Kids Hope USA 5
Healthy Goodbye’s ………………6
Ways to Welcome. 7
Worship Helpers 8
Finance/Safety Team 9
Calendar……………………………..11
Special points of interest
Check out the information on the new prayer chains being formed. Sign up in coffee area.
Start saving your items for the Mary Martha rummage sale.
Upcoming Dates to remember.

Men’s Group

It was great having some of our snowbirds back at the table this past week. Didn't need to hear how some of them finally had to put long pants on after four months wearing shorts in Florida. But when the daffodils come up and the snowbirds come home that means it's springtime in MI. Even the waitress said she missed Dwayne, at least I think that's what she said. At one of the breakfasts, we saw a young man in his sailor's uniform. Of course we all thanked him for serving, and I really think Vern was ready to re-up!! It made us all reminisce about our time in the service and really appreciate our young men and women who serve in our military. And let's really think about why we celebrate Memorial Day. It's not just another long weekend with picnics and parties but to really thank those who served and especially those who gave their all. So don't forget men's group at City Limits on Wednesdays. It's supposed to start at 8:30 but the real gossip starts around 8:00!!

“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” – Matthew 6:33

Items needed
Tea pots
Tea cups
Flowers (table décor)
Finger foods
Please let Deb Prins or Dianna Weaver know if you can bring a finger food or if you have tea pots and cups you can loan us.
There is also a sign up sheet in the coffee area so we are sure to plan enough food.
Rummage sale item suggestions:
Furniture
Household goods
Yard décor
Crafty items
Tools
Outdoor items
Any miscellaneous items
Dishes
Children’s clothing

UMW-Ladies Night-Ladies tea

YOU ARE INVITED
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
@ 6:00pm
Sponsored by UMW - “Ladies Tea” .
You are invited…please bring your mothers, daughters, and friends. Dress in your finest if you wish and wear your favorite hat! (There might me a surprise for the best hat!).
Entertainment and food will be provided. Come and join in the fun!
Mark your calendars for May 9th.
(open to all ages from 0 to 110)
Can’t wait to see you all there!

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Mary Martha Circle—we want you join us when you can for food, fun, fellowship and growing closer to God and each other. All women are welcome. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each Month at 9:30am.

Mark your calendars and save the dates
Sunday, June 11—Thank you to the Congregation from Pastor Kathy and Joe—Appetizers at Sportsmans—If you would like lunch please plan to purchase lunch for yourself.
SUNDAY, JUNE 18— Pastor Kathy’s last day to preach before her retirement.
SUNDAY, JUNE 18—Graduation Sunday—Our graduates are Tyler Friend & Jen Larsen
Saturday, June 17—Social Group Picnic @ Jean Reynhout’s home.
TUESDAY, JULY 11 @ 6PM—ALL CHURCH PICNIC - To welcome new pastor.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19—Ludington Beach day and hot dog roast at Barry & Cathy Badges Campground—Kibby Creek Campground

Mary Martha Circle

Meets the Third Tuesday of the Month. Next meeting: May 16, 2017 @ 9:30am –Women gather together monthly to support each other, pray study the bible, have devotional time and discuss ways we can help with missions in the surrounding community and beyond.
COMING UP: rummage/plant sale during Memorial Day. The sale will be held on Friday, May 26th from 9am-6pm and Saturday, May 27th from 8am-12pm.
Please remember the rummage/plant sale as you begin your spring cleaning. As in the past couple of years we will not be having any clothing at the sale above children’s sizes. Please consider donating any clothing to Love In the Name of Christ as they help people in our community who are struggling.
We would like to have you donate any good used items you are ready to get rid of. We ask that if you have items of value please price them before dropping them off and mark them “FIRM” we will not be lowering prices on FIRM items this year and you will be asked to pick your items up if they do not sell.
PLANTS: repot your plants soon so they are healthy and settled when they are brought in for the sale.

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Christian education

NEXT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MEETING: Monday, May 1, 2017 @ 7:15pm. We will be talking about the summer Vacation Bible School as well as planning for next fall.
Watch future newsletters and bulletins for more information about Vacation Bible School—We will once again be partnering with St. Marks and Newaygo Congregational United Church of Christ.
LAST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL—Sunday, May 21, 2017

Newaygo UMC APP
(android or apple): SMART PHONE USERS – Go to your app store on your phone and search for “newaygo umc” and download our app. This is a great way to get connected and get updates and reminders. There is a current calendar that updates daily. If you need help please see Deb Prins.

Prayer chain

We would like to reorganize the prayer chain. For many years Gladys Kroll faithfully served as our prayer chain coordinator. She started every prayer chain with the help of Carline Knoll. We will have a sign up sheet in the coffee area for those of you who want to remain on the prayer chain or for those of you who wish to be added to a prayer chain.
It will be a little different in that we will have several different manners of receiving the prayer chain information. Please indicate on the sign up sheet what your preferred form of communication is and that will be the prayer chain you are added to.
Phone Call: you will receive a phone call from the prayer chain and will be asked to pass the message on to the next person in the chain.
Text Message: a text message will be sent and you will be asked to text the next person in your prayer chain.
Email: a single email will be sent to all email prayer chains by the coordinator or church office. You will not be asked to forward any information.
Newaygo UMC App: (didn’t know we had an app? Information to download is to the left) a message will be sent via the Newaygo UMC app. You will not be asked to forward any information.
You can also get added to a prayer chain by calling the church office at 231-652-6581 or emailing Deb Prins @ debprins@sbcglobal.net. If you would like to be the prayer chain coordinator please see Pastor Kathy or Deb Prins.

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Please Pray

Carol Rowe—Doris Jacques—Marne Salacina—Edna Schilling—Fern Glasspoole—Nancy Ferguson—Jean Bumstead—June Wade—Susanne Geerdink—Barb Westbrook—Unspoken Prayers—Military Service Persons—Peace in the World
If you have a loved one or a concern you would like added to the prayer list, please contact Deb Prins in the church office at 231-652-6581 or by emial; debprins@sbcglobal.net.

Kids Hope USA

“I really liked it when we got together and played games, and we made crafts. One time we went outside to find signs of spring. I know you’ll always care about me. Thank you for mentoring me all these years. I love you.”
A Kids Hope Child

May is great for us Michiganders. It is ice free at last. There may be some cold. Memorial Days are 50-50 around here, but we’re seeing barefoot beach fun in da sun and there’s no turning back. I am ready for the grill and flowers and all things growing. Kids Hope is winding down. There has been huge growth this year and we are making the transition to the end of the year. This is really a busy time for us. Our party is approaching fast. It is Thursday May 18th, 2pm in the upper elementary cafeteria. Please sign in at the office, we’ll call the children down at 2 and let the fun begin.
Our Kids Hope supply cabinet will be moved to the stage area in the cafeteria. I will have the materials boxed and moved there soon . I’m sorry, you may have to hunt for your favorite items, but we have a table to use. Our custodians will move the cabinet itself by the end of the end of the year. I will bring the small drawer to the church because we won’t have room for it in our new location. I’m sure it will go where it is needed. The construction company office trailer is in place near the school. The old part of the building is getting emptier (is that a word?) all the time.
As always, pray for us as we make the transition to the next grade and the next phase in the construction process for our new building. It is an exciting time to be around.
Jokes for kids
Q: Why was 6 afraid of 7? A: Because 7, 8, 9.
Q: What do elves learn in school? A: The elf-abet.
Q: Why did the boy bring a ladder to school? A: He wanted to go to high school.
Q: Where do pencils go for vacation? A: Pencil-vania.
Q: Why did the girl smear peanut butter on the road? A: To go with the traffic jam!
Q: Why do bananas have to put on sunscreen before they go to the beach? A: Because they might peel!
Laugh out loud and have some fun!

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Pastor Kathy is retiring …
We are in the process of receiving a new pastor who will take over July 1st when Pastor Kathy retires. We hope to have information soon regarding a new pastor. Keep in mind that saying goodbye is often very difficult and can sometimes make welcoming a new pastor uncomfortable or difficult too. Below are some thoughts on new pastoral appointments and ways to lovingly wish Pastor Kathy well in her retirement as we lovingly welcome a new pastor.
Saying Goodbye and Coming to Closure
The relationship between pastors and congregations is unique. Pastors are with individuals in their moments of greatest joy, deepest sorrow, greatest victories and most tragic challenges. They are there in moments of birth, baptism, confirmation, marriage, and death. Pastors provide spiritual counsel, prophetic insights, comfort, chastisement, a discerning spirit, correction, humor, and challenge, all in a context of Christian fellowship.
It is natural that laity and pastors find it hard to risk forming new relationships – even with their incoming pastor. Having said these things, it is still true that there can only be one shepherd of any flock. A pastor needs to have the opportunity to lead in order to make a positive impact on a congregation. Each pastor has his/her own gifts and graces to share. Each will add something to the ministry of the congregation. There is a great challenge to “let go” and “go on” but such conduct is important if we are to continue healthy ministry in the years ahead.
The simplest, yet many times the most profound goal in the transition is to bid a hearty and heart-felt thank you and farewell to your current pastor, while preparing an equally sincere welcome and hospitable invitation to your incoming pastor. Someone once observed, “Those who are able to say ‘farewell’ in a spirit of love are often those who know how to say ‘welcome’ in a spirit of faith and hope.
Say goodbye to your current pastor in a healthy way
Show love, regard, and even grief, for your departing pastor. This is one of the best things you can do for the new pastor.
Acknowledge the change in public ways. Especially in the case of a much-beloved pastor, this allows the congregation better to let go and receive the new pastor.
Provide the congregation the opportunity to say thank you and goodbye to the outgoing pastor, even if things have not always gone well.
Find appropriate occasions — in worship and at other times — to thank the outgoing pastor.
Express appreciation in ways that are consistent with what you have done in the past.
Plan goodbye celebrations prior to the beginning of the two weeks off.
Do not invite the former pastor to return for weddings, funerals, or baptisms. This allows your former pastor to engage fully with his or her new congregation, and it establishes your new pastor as everyone’s pastor from the beginning.
Welcoming a new pastor … Let us pray...
Dear Lord, I pray that you will be with us as we receive into our church family your servant. Help us to show love and understanding when things are not always as they have been. May we be willing to receive instruction with an open mind and offer encouragement and compassion in hours of trial.
May our membership increase and our spirits be rekindled with the flame of the Holy Spirit. We pray that our new church family will find peace and joy in their new surroundings and cultivate memories of caring and loving friends. Make us aware of our needs for each other. Show us ways of removing stumbling blocks that will make your path easy to follow.
Continue to be with us and bind us together in Christian love and service. For we ask it in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. AMEN.
On the next page please find ideas of ways you may be able to help our new pastor feel welcome! Be creative in thinking about ways to welcome a new pastor! Enjoy the possibilities.

Prepare to welcome your new pastor
Open your hearts and decide that you are going to love your new pastor. Begin praying daily for the new pastor and family, even as you continue to pray for your departing pastor and family.
Invite church members individually to send cards of welcome and encouragement to the incoming pastor.
Know that welcoming your new pastor in genuine and effective ways lays the ground work for a healthy and vital relationship and the development of stable, long-term ministries together.
Make things move-in ready
Make sure the parsonage and pastor’s office are clean and ready. Offer to provide help or a cleaning service if needed.
Determine if the parsonage is in need of repairs or painting. Consult the outgoing and incoming pastors about timing so as not to disrupt the lives of either party. Do not ask a new pastor to move into a parsonage “under construction.”
Welcome your pastor on moving day
Stock the parsonage refrigerator and pantry with some staples. Make sure there are kid-friendly foods and snacks in the refrigerator if children are arriving.
Have a small group on hand to greet the new pastor and family when they arrive and to help as needed.
Offer child care if there is an infant or toddler in the household. Invite children in the household to do things with others of their same age.
Continue the welcome during the entry period
Take food over for the first few days. Many churches continue the practice of having a “pounding” for the new pastor when persons bring food items.
Provide a map with directions to local dry cleaners, grocery store, drug store, veterinarian, etc., and information regarding the area.
Give gift certificates to several of your favorite restaurants in the community.
Invite the new pastor to any social events held by Sunday School classes or other groups in the early months.
Make sure the pastor’s spouse and children, if applicable, are invited to Sunday School and other appropriate small groups.
Continue to remember your new pastor and family in your daily prayers.
Help the new pastor become familiar with the congregation
Introduce yourself to the pastor repeatedly! You have one name to learn; your pastor has many names to learn.
Wear name tags. Even if name tags are not a tradition, the congregation can wear them for a few weeks to help the pastor learn names.
Make sure the pastor has a list of home bound or nursing home members, a list of those struggling with long term illness, and a list of those still in grief over recent deaths in the family. Better yet, take the pastor for an introduction to each of these households.
Have an appropriate person offer to go with the pastor for introductions and support if there are particularly urgent pastoral situations (a member near death or the family of a member who has just died).
Offer to help arrange small group sessions to meet and talk with the congregation.
Help the new pastor connect to the community
Provide local media with information about the new pastor.
Provide a list of hospitals, nursing homes, and community service agencies.
Introduce your new pastor to other clergy in the community. Provide information on any ecumenical activities or associations.
Introduce the new pastor to public and community leaders.

Worship Helpers –May 2017
May 7
Liturgist: Ron Pardonnet
Inside Usher: Jane Bode Fowler & Jo Bode
Outside Usher: Jan Richardson & Jean Reynhout
Acolyte: Rachel Larsen
Projector: Elizabeth Brooks
Sound: Deb Prins
Safety Team: Jean Reynhout & Jane Fowler
May 14
Liturgist: Marilyn Witter
Inside Usher: Vern & Carolyn Boose
Outside Usher: Arlene Salacina & Dorothy Besemer
Acolyte: Blake Larsen
Projector: Gabriella Brooks
Sound: Need Volunteer
Safety Team: Dudley Irwin & Dorothy Besemer
May 21
Liturgist: Brenda Huckins Bonter
Inside Usher: Deb Prins & Harriet Kiper
Outside Usher: Amelia Stine & Dolores Cook
Acolyte: Morgan Pope
Projector: Taylor Prins
Sound: Deb Prins
Safety Team: Patti Venneman & Joe Groff
May 28
Liturgist: Carline Knoll
Inside Usher: Ruth Merritt & Janet Fisher
Outside Usher: Duane & Marilyn Witter
Acolyte: Saria Brooks
Projector: Jen Larsen
Sound: Need Volunteer
Safety Team: Rob Pope & Morgan Pope
If you would like to help with worship on Sunday morning please contact the office and we will put you on our list for worship helpers.

Fellowship Luncheons
Held on the third Sunday of the month, our Fellowship Luncheons have been well attended and have provided good food for the soul. There will be no fellowship luncheon held in May or in June. Please watch for more information about the next fellowship luncheon on July 16, 2017 following worship.

Social Group 2017
May: White Caps game: May 7th @ 1pm.
June: Church Picnic @ Jean Reynhouts Home—June 17 @ 2pm—Everyone is welcome.
August: Ludington beach day with bonfire/hot dog roast at Barry & Cathy Badges Campground at 3pm. Kibby Creek Campground, 4900 West Deren Road, Ludington, MI, It's located just off Piere Marquette Highway. Please see Cathy Badge if you have any questions.—August 19, 2017. Watch for more information!

Military Prayer Chain
Please keep all persons serving in the US military branches in your prayers every day. Below are persons currently serving in the military who are loved ones of your church members.
Staff Sargent Mandy Hagan
Staff Sargent Frank Arnold
Spec. Kathleen Arnold
Ashley Friend
Clint Walls
Elliott McBride
Christopher Peterman
Jacob Shain
Jeremy Cook
Dear Lord,
Our hearts are filled with gratitude for the men and women who serve our country, and for the sacrifices their families make so that we can all enjoy the blessing of freedom. We praise you for calling them to help protect us, and for giving them the courage and ability to do their jobs well. Guide their choices and their actions, Lord. Help them to see you working in their daily lives, whether in the field, at home, or abroad. Surround them with your mighty angels; protect them in your mercy; cover them with your grace. Guard their hearts while they are far from loved ones, and bless them with moments to cherish when they are together. Hold these families close, Lord. May they look to You for the strength and peace that only You can give. In Jesus Name we pray, Amen.

Treasurer’s Report
Please keep in mind when looking at the financial report there is one more Sunday of giving for April that is not recorded. The expenses below also include payment for Harriet Kiper and Pastor Kathy to attend Annual Conference which is to be held in Travers City this year. The cost of the conference doubled to $1,250.00 with this change in venue. We will budget for the higher cost next year. Please remember that even if you are not here the lights are still on. Prayerfully consider how you can help.
Contributions through
April 23, 2017 - $ 7,323.73
Expenses through
April 23, 2017 - $ 8,625.62
Total $ (1,301.89)
If you have any questions or would like to see a more detailed report please call Deb Prins at 231-652-6581 or see a copy of the reports posted on bulletin board in the church office.

Safety Team Update
Next meeting April 26, 2017
Safety Teams in place for Sunday mornings during worship service.
If you would like to be a part of a 2 person team that is (on duty) on Sunday morning, please let the church office know as soon as possible there is still time to become a part of this important service team.
Current Safety Team Members are: Pastor Kathy, Rob Pope, Morgan Pope, Jane Bode Fowler, Dorothy Besemer, Jean Reynhout, Jim Bode, Jo Bode, Deb Prins, Dudley Irwin, Joe Groff.
If you have any questions or concerns you would like to have considered please contact a Safety Team Member or contact the church office at 231-652-6581.

4th Saturday Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Serving 8am-11am
All you can eat pancakes, sausage, bacon, biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, American fries, fruit & drink. Invite your friends and neighbors for breakfast. Cost is by donation.
This month the breakfast will be held in conjunction with the Mary Martha-Church rummage sale. This may draw more persons in for the breakfast so if you are willing and able to help cook or serve at the breakfast, please let Stan Fisher know as soon as possible.

May Birthdays
5/4 Chris Bainbridge
5/5 Matthew Brooks
5/11 Blake Larsen
5/15 Cathy Badge
5/15 Ken Cain
5/18 Brenda Huckins Bonter
5/28 Dawn Carr
5/29 Sue Osborn
5/31 Jen Larsen
Anniversaries
5/11 Tim & Deb Prins
5/19 Dave & Connie VanderHyde
If your birthday or anniversary date is missing, please contact Deb Prins at 231-652-6581 and update your information.

Mission Minutes-Peach with Justice Sunday
In Arizona border towns, communities facing social challenges are dramatically divided. In Liberian villages, citizens’ human rights are being violated. In local U.S. communities, women and girls are being bought and sold against their will.
Moved by Christ’s love to pursue reconciliation and peace, honoring the dignity of every individual made in God’s image, The United Methodist Church is unwilling to turn a blind eye to injustice.
Although you, and possibly even your congregation, may lack the resources alone to effect change in a broken world, your giving is vital for the UMC to continue its global ministries of reconciliation. Because of the Peace with Justice Sunday offering, the people of The United Methodist Church are able to make a difference together by sowing seeds—and yielding fruit!—of peace.
When you give on Peace with Justice Sunday, your gift makes possible our critical kingdom work in the world. Because you give:
Methodists spearhead a peace ministry uniting Arizona border communities
United Methodists in Liberia are being equipped to implement the denomination’s Social Principles to address social-justice issue
Pennsylvania students are educating their community about sex-trafficking at home and abroad
These initiatives, and hundreds of other ones, are possible because you give. Our noisy offering this month will be on May 28th
Your Giving Makes Possible the Proclamation of Christ’s Peace
Janet Fisher—Missions Chair

Michigan Music Ambassadors Program
Dylan White (Stan & Jan Fisher’s Grandson) has been invited to travel to Europe this summer with MMA. Participants will be performing and traveling in 7 different countries throughout Europe including: England, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy and Germany.
Dylan is one of a handful of kids in the county chosen to represent the state of Michigan but this trip is not cheap. Dylan is much closer to his goal of raising the $6,000 needed for this experience. He will once again be collecting pop cans from anyone who is willing to donate them to him. Please let Stan or Jan know if you have cans you would like picked up or drop them off in the collection barrel in the narthex. Thank you for your support of this great opportunity for Newaygo students and for Dylan.

Newaygo United Methodist Church Activities

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	1 / 9am -12pm Pastor Kathy Office Hours / 1pm – Wired Word	2	3 / 8:30am – Men’s Group @ City Limits / 9am -12pm Pastor Kathy office Hours / 7pm –Choir Practice	4 / Pastor Kathy’s Day Off / 4-6pm—Parenting Class	5	6
7 / 9:30am – Worship / 10:45am – Children’s Sunday School / 1:00pm—White Caps Baseball Game	8 / 9am -12pm Pastor Kathy Office Hours / 1pm – Wired Word	9 / 6pm—UMW Ladies Tea	10 / 8:30am – Men’s Group @ City Limits / 9am -12pm Pastor Kathy office Hours / 7pm –Choir Practice	11 / Pastor Kathy’s Day Off / 4-6pm—Parenting Class	12	13
14 9:30am – Worship / 10:45am – Children’s Sunday School	15 / 9am -12pm Pastor Kathy Office Hours / 1pm – Wired Word	16 / 9:30am—Marey Martha Circle / 6:30pm –Finance / 7:00pm—Church Council	17 / 8:30am – Men’s Group @ City Limits / 9am -12pm Pastor Kathy office Hours / 7pm –Choir Practice	18 / Pastor Kathy’s Day Off / 4-6pm—Parenting Class	19	20
21 9:30am – Worship / 10:45am – Children’s Last Day of Sunday School	22 / 9am -12pm Pastor Kathy Office Hours / 1pm – Wired Word	23	24 / 8:30am – Men’s Group @ City Limits / 9am -12pm Pastor Kathy office Hours / 7pm –Choir Practice	25 / 9:00am—Set up for Rummage /Plant Sale / Pastor Kathy’s Day Off / 4-6pm—Parenting Class	26 / 9am-6pm—Rummage/Plant Sale	27 / 8am-11am - 4th Saturday Pancake Breakfast / 8am-12pm—Rummage/Plant Sale
28 Noisy Offering / 9:30am – Worship	29 / Memorial Day / CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED	30	31 / 8:30am – Men’s Group @ City Limits / 9am -12pm Pastor Kathy office Hours / 7pm –Choir Practice

If you have something you would like added to the church calendar, please let the church office know as soon as possible. If you are planning an activity please check the large wall calendar in the church office or call the church office at 231-652-6581 to be sure the date is available for church use.
Dates and times are subject to change so check the calendar often.

We are God’s Dream Seekers who seek to make disciples of Jesus Christ in ways that show love, respect and service to our community.

Newaygo United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 366
Newaygo, MI 49337
Phone:
231-652-6581
Fax:
231-652-6601
E-Mail:
umcnew@newaygoumc.com

Join us on Sunday Mornings for Worship at 9:30am with fellowship following.
10:45 –Children’s Sunday School
All are welcome.
If you have any questions or would like more information regarding worship services and activities at Newaygo United Methodist Church please feel free to call the church office
Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm

Newaygo United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 366
Newaygo, MI 49337

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