Adult Ministries/Community Presence

Education, Fellowship and Fun for Singles, Families, Couples...Everyone!

What is a church without a mission and purpose? I am glad that every team within GLUMC is exploring their mission and purpose. The purpose of the Adult Ministries/Community Presence team is to encourage growth and discipleship of every adult in this congregation! Wow! That’s a pretty tall order but the key word here is to encourage. How do we do this? We provide Christian Education (adult Sunday School), Community Awareness and Fellowship. The action comes from you! Prayerfully consider how God would like to enhance your walk in discipleship. Watch our bulletin board for more information. If you have an interest in being part of this team or even think you might be interested, please contact Lori Morrett.

Lori Morrett, Chair John Kuch Sandra Wooldridge Norma Beguhl

"October 31st Trick or Treating in the Square"

Ten of us enjoyed seeing the kids & costumes while passing out candy and pencils with our church name, website, and mission statement on them. So many were excited and happy to receive the pencils! It was a wonderful evening all the way around. Please take a look at our pictures.

Looking ahead into 2012; we have several events on the calendar. Please take note of these activities and plan to attend with your brothers and sisters of GLUMC!

January 21, 2012 WMU vs. CMU – Men’s basketball- game time 2:00 p.m.

February 4, 2012 Pre-game game night @ church. Time TBD

February 11, 2012 WMU vs. Ohio State- Men’s hockey- game time 7:05 p.m.

April 14, 2012 Kalamazoo Civic- Brighten Beach Memoirs- curtain 7:30 pm

Christian Education Opportunities:

Beginning February 26^th Two NEW Adult SS classes:

St. John’s Library: Changed from Glory into Glory

“If you feel like a novice in prayer, Paul Chilcote’s guidance will assist your first steps. If you are experienced in the ways of prayer, you will find resources to deepen your relationship with God in Christ. Attentive prayer, responsive prayer, unceasing prayer, and corporate worship are among topics explored through art, hymns, and reflection”

This class will be lead by Norma Beguhl and will follow Pastor Mona’s sermons during the season of Lent. Class will run February 26^th thru April 1^st (Palm Sunday)

Adult Classroom (1^st room past the Nursery in Ed wing): Final Words from the Cross

Adam Hamilton examines Christ’s dying hours and his final words as seen and heard through the eyes and ears of those who stood near the cross. Adam then moves to Jesus’ words to the disciples on the road to Emmaus and to those who were witnesses to the Resurrection.

This DVD study will be team led by Karen Morse and Lori Morrett. The class will run February 26^th thru April 1^st (Palm Sunday).

Bring your cup of coffee or tea and join one another for some spiritual growth and fellowship! Nursery is available during the Sunday School hour.

Let your light shine!

AMCP

Ongoing Fellowship and Study Groups

Sonshine Circle - Women's Group: This group meets monthly (second Thursday of the month at 9:30AM). This women's group emphasizes service as well as fellowship. Past activities include making bean soup mix to feed the hungry, assembling personal care packages for women in transition, bringing cheer to women and children who may be victims of domestic abuse, etc.

Women at the Well - Women's Group: This group meets monthly (second Monday of the month in homes at 7:00PM) for Bible Study, discussion and fellowship. A book study format is used and leadership is shared among the participants.

Gatherer's - Women's Group: This group meets for fellowship on a monthly basis (the third Monday of the month at 6:30PM), enjoying food and sharing activities and programs together.

Tuesday Morning Breakfast: The entire church family is welcome to join us for fellowship any Tuesday for breakfast at the Hickory Timber Inn, Hickory Corners at 8:00AM.

Gull Lake UMC Bridge Group: On the third Saturday of the month we gather for a little card playing and lots of fun at someone's home. Watch the newsletter for dates, times and locations.

God's Gardeners: All gardeners are invited to join this group on Tuesday mornings (following breakfast), weather permitting.

Opportunities to serve

GLUMC encourages participation in our many ministires of service and learning. Some areas where you can easily participate include being an usher, greeter or liturgist during worship services, refreshment host after worship services, helping with our Soup Supper ministry, or gardening of the many flower beds on the church property. If you have a talent or desire that you would like to share, let us know!