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First United Methodist Churchwww.albionfirst.orgfind us on Facebook600 East Michigan AvenueAlbion, MI 49224Since we’re four weeks into our walk withMoses (two more Sundays to go, so don’t missout!), you can imagine I’ve been reading a lotabout him lately. Moses was a complicatedman.Saved as an infant, he was raised in thePharaoh’s household so he knew power andinfluence from an early age. But after steppingin to protect a Hebrew slave who was beingbeaten, Moses was forced to flee the only homehe had ever known – a fugitive from the veryruler who was once family.Moses rebuilt his life in a new place. He wouldnever be rich and powerful again, but hemarried and started a family. Presumably, hehad created a comfortable new life until oneday while tending his family’s sheep on themountainside, he encountered God in aburning bush of all places.October 2017Christian SympathyLeadership ListingPrayersThank YouWorship in October2Church Picture DirectoryHealthy Babies DayIt’s a Girl!UMW News and Views3A Tree for Florence4Events in the WoodsMusical HistoryUpcoming Dates to RememberCalendar5Moses was lucky enough to have the one thingmost of us long for – a direct encounter withthe Almighty and clear instructions. God’srequest of Moses was unmistakable – go back toEgypt, confront Pharaoh and tell him to let mypeople.Understandably, Moses was not exactly gung-hoabout this call. Who would willingly go back toa place where he wasn’t safe to confront a manwho wanted him dead? Moses came up withplenty of excuses, but God never relented.Most of us know the rest of the story. Moseswent.We may never hear God’s voice calling to usfrom a burning bush, but God is calling us allthe same. That tiny little voice that nudges usto connect with an old friend, make amends fora past wrong or support a worthy cause. Couldthat be God? Maybe it’s a loud, insistent voiceFollow Jesus; Love Everyone
2that keeps us awake at night, calling us to livedifferently. Could that be God?LeadershipPerhaps the more important question is arewe listening?Lay LeaderLois Fennimoreglfennimore@yahoo.comChurch CouncilChairMark Robisonmajerobi@gmail.comTreasurerSally Ammermansallya@wowway.comJoin us again Sunday as we continue ourjourney with Moses, wrestling with theimportant lessons we can learn from one of theBible’s most interesting people.Pastor LesleeWorship in OctoberMoses: Lessons from an Unlikely HeroOctober 1:RegretExodus 17:1-7October 8:October 15:The Promised LandDeuteronomy 34:1-12Guest Pastor – David HabichtTrustees Chair(Building &Property)Gary nnel)Barbara Langelangehome.2@gmail.comFinanceCommitteeRick Langelangehome.1@gmail.comPastorLeslee Fritzpastorleslee1@gmail.comChoir DirectorDrew DunhamMusic Director/PianistJan FournAdministrativeSecretaryCindi Klingelalbionfumc@gmail.comHousekeeperLynn MarkovichCustodianLarry MaynardChristian SympathyLong-time member and friend, Dan Seelye, passedaway on Saturday, September 16, at OaklawnHospital of health complications. Please keep hisfamily and loved ones in your prayers.Thank YouDear Albion FUMC,We would like to thank Pastor Leslee for thehospital visit, and we would like to thank thechurch for the many thoughts and prayers during mysurgery and recovery. We greatly appreciate themany delicious meals provided for us and the giftsof love offerings during this difficult time. Weserve a great and mighty God and give Him all thepraise for healing!In Him,Torrey and Sherry WymaPrayersKyle Wolf @ Borgess HospitalKen Bentley, Hilda Ebbinghaus, Rev. Wyma andJennifer Ammerman @ homeAllison Roesti @ Cornerstone, ColdwaterBetty Beese @ Glazier Assisted Living, Chelsea
In October, our United Methodist Womenhave a very special meeting when wehonor and remember women from ourchurch who have died during the pastyear. There will be a brunch at 9:00a.m. on Saturday, October 28, followedby the remembrance ceremony. Thisyear, we celebrate the lives of FlorenceReed, Nancy Held, Ruth Seelye, and KayeKemler Stenman. Invited to the brunchare friends and family of the women weremember. You are all invited.This September 30, Carol YeomansPhelan, Sally Ammerman, and John andDonna Williams are planning to attendthe Albion District UMW Annual Meetingwhich is being held at the Three RiversUnited Methodist Church. Then onOctober 21, the Conference United MethodistWomen Annual Meeting will be held at MuskegonCentral United Methodist Church. These are alwaysinteresting and educational meetings where we canlearn about the activities of United MethodistWomen in the district, conference, and nationallevels.Circle meetings are off to a good start for the fallseason. Polly Moore spoke to the evening circleabout the Women’s March in Washington, D.C.Their next program will be at Carolyn Gaswick’shome with Carol Yeomans-Phelan presenting theprogram, “Live Your Dash.”The daytime circle met at the Forks Senior Centerfor a pizza party. Luanne Sommers spoke to thegroup about the Center and the facilities andprograms provided. Their next program will bepresented by Tom and Pat Brown on ClimateJustice.The purpose of the United Methodist Women is toknow God and to experience freedom as wholepersons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative,supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts ormission through participation in the globalministries of the church. Come join us!Blessings always,Alice Cook3Healthy Babies DayThank you very much for your help and support ofHealthy Babies Day. We particularly appreciate theuse of storage space, advertising on the sign anddoors, and the donations. Again, many thanks!The Healthy Babies Day CommitteeIt’s a Girl!Julayne Brigham gave birth to ahealthy baby girl, Kinsley KayBrigham, on September 5, 2017.Kinsley weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz., andwas 20 in. long. Both motherand daughter are doingwonderfully. Congratulations!Church PictureDirectoryThe picture directoryhas been finalized andis available in twoforms, electronic andprinted. Theelectronic form will beemailed to the addresson file for thehousehold.Each household willneed to specify whichform(s) they want. This can be done by indicatingyour choice on a clipboard (preferred) at thebeginning of the worship service on October 1 or 8,or by emailing the church office at:albionfumc@gmail.comRemember that this information is being shared foruse within the life of the church. Please treat itwith the same respect you would want for yourpersonal information.
4Upcoming Dates toRememberRev. Dale Miller will be officiallywelcomed to the role of AlbionDistrict Superintendent on Saturday,October 14, 2017, at 3 p.m. The celebration willbe held at Marshall United Methodist Church, 721Old US 27 North, Marshall 49068. All are invited.This year’s Church Conference with DS Dale Millerwill be held on Sunday, October 29, at 11:30 a.m.following worship. Please mark your calendar andplan to attend.Save the Date for 2017 Hanging of the Greens. Weplan to kick off the Christmas Season by joyfullydecorating our church with poinsettias, greens,wreaths and trees. Please save Wednesday,November 29, beginning at 4:30 p.m., to join usas we share the task, sing and eat together. Wehave many places around the church to adorn withadditional “greens.” If you have Christmas decoryou no longer use — especially garlands andpoinsettias — please consider donating them to ourchurch. Bring to the church office during themonth of October so we can create a plan.Advent is just around the corner. We will again behosting an Advent Luncheon on Wednesday,December 13, at 12 p.m. in Fellowship Lounge.We hope to see you there.“Musical History”The Albion Historical Societyis presenting “MusicalHistory”, a concert to beheld at Freeway Church,28900 B Drive North,Albion, Michigan, onSunday, October 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Matt Hazel,of the Grand Rapids Opera Company, will beperforming. Also, House Blend, a barbershopquartet, and the Sojourner Truth Youth Choir ofBattle Creek will also be contributing musicalperformances.Events in the Woods (Wesley Woods)Fall Work Day Join us on Saturday, October 72017, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., as we clean up thecamp from summer activities, and prepare for"second season." A light breakfast will be served at8:30am, with lunch at noon. Projects to adoptinclude working on window installation, trail cleanup, installing panels in bathhouse ceiling, privacywall, and others. Hot chocolate and cider will beprovided to keep you warm throughout the day.RSVP's required for meal preparation. For moreinformation, and to sign up, please contact EricHoffman, Site Director atwesleywoodscampdirector@umcamping.org.Spiritual Scrapbooking Retreat Colder weatheris around the corner, but busy scrapbookers keepwarm all night long! Join us for our first SpiritualScrapbooking Retreat on November 3-5, 2017.Cost is 89, and includes two nights lodging, 4meals, and two snacks. Participants will be treatedto a session of "Holy Yoga" from a local instructor,and a shopping trip to a local scrapbooking shop.Where else can you get away, scrapbook all day,have meals prepared for you, and stay in yourjammies? For more information and brochure,contact Guest Services atguestservices@wesleywoodscamp.com. RegistrationDeadline is October 27.A Tree for FlorenceIn keeping with atradition of SheldonPlace, a tree has beenplanted in memory offormer resident, Florence Reed. There will be adedication of that tree on Monday, October 23, at11:00 a.m. All are welcome.
Oct 10, 2018 · of the Grand Rapids Opera Company, will be performing. Also, House Blend, a barbershop quartet, and the Sojourner Truth Youth Choir of Battle Creek will also be contributing musical performances. 11:00 a.m. Events in the Woods (Wesley Woods) Fall Work Day Join us on Saturday,
