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THE PASTOR’S PAGE Writing this Pastor’s Page is one of the last things I will be doing from my office in Caro. It seems like there are boxes everywhere and soon virtually everything I own will be in them and headed for Troy. I’ve heard it said that it is the transitions that are the hard part about any change. I believe that is true. I am anxious (in every sense of the word) to begin my ministry with you at Big Beaver. I am looking forward to meeting you and working together in ministry and I find myself a bit apprehensive about all the changes and the unknowns. I am not looking forward to bidding farewell to my Church Family and friends here in Caro. This Sunday (June 19th) is sure to be an emotional day, both during the worship service and during my Farewell Party. I don’t know about you, but it’s not a pretty sight when I get emotional—red, blotchy face, bloodshot eyes and a choked-up voice… I am looking forward to getting settled in in Troy, becoming acquainted with my new Church Family, getting a feel for the hopes, dreams and vision for the future of Big Beaver UMC. I have heard so many good things about the church. Both Terry Euper and Jack Mannschreck (former pastors at Big Beaver) are friends of mine and speak of their time here in glowing terms. Pastor Huseltine has been very gracious in this time of transition; including me in the interview/hiring process of our new church secretary, Kimberly Lucier, and inviting me to attend a recent Staff Meeting. The one constant amidst all of the endings and beginnings, changes and transitions associated with this time in my life is God’s abiding presence and activity. Throughout the Bible, whenever someone is about to leave behind the familiar and step out in faith toward the unfamiliar and unknown, God has offered the same assurance: “I will be with you wherever you go”. Jesus assured his followers, “I am with you always, even until the end of the age”. I am claiming those promises for myself (and I encourage you to do the same!). This is a time of transition and uncertainty for you, too. Keep an eye out for evidence of God’s presence and activity throughout this time. Be aware of and responsive to opportunities to be a source of God’s presence to others who might be feeling anxious; living reminders that God is with us. Soon we will be discovering, together, what God has in store for us as individuals, as families and as a Church Family. Looking forward to it! Pastor Gregg Mayberry

Big Beaver

United Methodist Church,

3753 John R Road

Troy, MI 48083

Phone: 248-689-1932

Fax: 248-689-8705

Gregg Mayberry, Pastor

Parsonage Phone: 248-689-2839

Church Email Address:

bbumc@bbumchurch.org

Website:

www.bbumchurch.org

BIG BEAVER UMC

LIBRARY NEWS / SUMMER READING!!!!! Summer is a great time for reading and how lucky we are to have such a convenient library right in our church. We house adult books ranging from Fiction to Religious offerings to Biographies, History, Art, Science and Health. Due to a wonderful congregation helping our collection to grow by donating books for all ages, we find ourselves bursting at the seams. Children may find books for their use in the Sunday School corridor. There are no due dates, only reminders after 6 months. Come to church on Sunday, check out a book and return when done on another visit to Big Beaver.

NEW BOOKS ON THE DISPLAY TABLE OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY Let’s start with our new mysteries: Beyond the Rose by JoAnn Fla ner y . This my stery set in Michig a n cover s ma ny emotions and will keep you on you toes. It is written by the cousin of Susan Kuhn, one of our members. In Gray Mountain we are taken to a dangerous coal mining situation, that leads to a courtroom where author John Grisham excels. The Trust by N. Vonneg ut is a rea l thr iller tha t w ill g ive y ou a fun r ide into some unusua l situations. The Inn at Lake Devine by Elinor Lipma n w ill ma ke y ou la ug h until y ou suspect tha t this Inn is run to exclude those of a particular religion. The last 3 fiction books on our list this month are simply about families dealing with everyday decisions, let-downs and celebrations. Two of the authors you will recognize as well known writers. Patchwork Planet by Anne Tyler and Blue by Danielle Steel are character driven and will keep you hanging on until the end. The Weight of Heaven by Thrity Umrigar introduces many of us to living in India. ADULT NONFICTION Furst Darling of the Morning by T. Umr ig a r is her biog ra phy of childhood in India . Finding God in Unexpected Places by P. Ya ncy is a book of medita tions to keep ha ndy a nd enjoy. We house the Youth section of our library along with the adult books. The following books will appeal to middle school and high school students. The Gospel According to Harry Potter by Connie Nea l Chicken Soup for the Soul / Teens Talk Middle School by J. Ca nfield When the Beginning Began by Julius Lester . Please check out all books and return them to the return box below the card catalog. Any questions call Betty Bernard 248-524-2751.

Sunday,September 11, 2016

9:00 & 11:00 am services Bring your backpack with you and

receive a blessing for a wonderful school year!

Sunday, September 11, 2016

10:00 – 10:45 am

Preschool – 8th grade

Welcome to the children’s newsletter! Each month there

will be a page just for you! Decorate the picture on the

back and bring it back to me (Ms. Becky) for a special

surprise! Have fun!

VBS is coming!

Monday, August 1 – 5, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm PreK – 5th Grade

Becky Lorenz – Christian Education Director

blorenz@bbumchurch.org – 248-689-1932

Abby S. – July 25, Brandon C. – Aug. 3, Eliza V. – Aug. 6, Jonathan S. – Aug 21

Cave Quest VBS- August 1-5

Christian Education Dates to Remember July 10 – All Church Picnic – side lot following the 10:00 am service

August 1-5 – Cave Quest VBS – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

September 11 – Fall Kick-Off

Sunday Fun Day – Sunday School Kick-Off for PreK – 8th grade

Blessing of the Backpacks – both services

3rd Grade Bible Presentations – both services

Get your change ready!

July 31 is Noisy Sunday. All

of the money collected will

go to South Oakland Shelter

(SOS). Let the sound of change ring throughout

the sanctuary as we fill the buckets!

VBS 2016 is almost here!!!!

This summer will be following Jesus and discovering our own light in the world. Come and join us Monday, August 1 – Friday, August 5 from 9:00 am – noon. Children in preschool through 5th grade are invited to attend. Register in person or online at: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/BigBeaverUMC/gpgs/home.aspx

Interested in volunteering? We always are

looking for youth and adult volunteers.

On Sunday, July 10th, the 10 am

worship service will be held at BBUMC.

Following the service will be having an

all church picnic in the lot across from

the church. (There will be reserved

seating for those with limited mobility.)

There will be games and bounce house

for the children as well as fun, food and

fellowship for all. It is also Pastor

Gregg’s first Sunday , come and

welcome him! Please bring a dish to

share. We will be providing hot dogs,

brats, buns, condiments, drinks and

paper products.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

BBUMC Upcoming Events, Ministries, and Church Information

Summer Items

OCC is a year round program where shoeboxes are filled with specific items and then distributed to children in poverty stricken countries at Christmas. Your donations can be placed in the tote in the Narthex. For additional information stop at the table in the Narthex or contact Becky Lorenz blorenz@bbumchurch.org.

July ~ Clothing Items August ~ School Supplies

Calling on our gardeners

There are two opportunities for our members who

enjoy plants. These are behind the scene ministries

that might be just what you would like to do. We are

signing up teams of two that will volunteer to pull

weeds from our memorial garden. A different team

working every other week should be able to keep our

garden weed free. A sign-up sheet is on the table by

the care cards. We are looking to present our first time

guests with a plant. We need a team to help keep a

supply of plants available for our “Welcome

Station” volunteers. See members of our Membership

& Outreach Committee for more details.

2016 United Methodist Women Ingathering Project

CARE House of Oakland County seeks to be a leading resource in the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and the protection of children through advocacy, education, intervention, research, training and treatment, in collaboration with the community.

During August and September we will collect the following items for CARE House. Boxes of facial tissue—Rolls of paper towel—Disposable diapers- all sizes

Baby wipes—Plastic silverware/paper plates—Play-Doh Construction paper—Skinny washable markers

Stickers (a variety for different ages, boys and girls) Glitter—Glitter glue

Please put your donation in the containers located in the Narthex Thank you for your generosity!

WHAT’S HAPPENING

BBUMC Upcoming Events, Ministries, and Church Information

"Have you ever thought of being a part of a musical group? Has it been awhile since you last sung in a choir? Don't think you have any musical talent? Don't have much time? Well, think again! There are many opportunities to worship God through our music ministries here at Big Beaver! Our Chancel Choir will start again on September 8 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. and we would love to have you join us! Come as often as you can as we rehearse songs three weeks in advance. The Vesper Bells are an advanced bell choir that meets on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and are always looking for subs who would like to play occasionally. The Chapel Bells are our beginning bell choir that meet from 6:00-6:45 p.m. Thursday evenings, starting on September 8.

We still need a few people who can "count to four", love to have fun, and would like to make music!"

Troy-area Interfaith Group

Join The InterFaith Leadership Council for Exploring Our Religious Landscapes, an incredible opportunity for adults to explore the sacred texts and rituals of four different faiths, and to join in discussion of the values that underlie our different practices and how they can bring us together in common purpose. The program will consist of lectures, immersive worship experiences, dinners, and discussions at four different houses of worship. Registration: You can register for the entire series for $95, which includes all 4 sessions, dinner at each location, and a textbook. You can also register for individual sessions at $30 each and purchase a textbook separately. The series was sold out this past spring, so register soon! For additional information and to register, please visit: h t t p : / / d e t r o i t i n t e r f a i t h c o u n c i l . c o m Contact: Brenda Balas at pmbalas@sbcglobal.net.

Dates and Locations:

Sri Venkateswara Hindu Temple: Tuesday, August 30th, 6-9 pm, 26233 Taft Road, Novi

The Jain Temple of Farmington Hills: Tuesday, September 27th, 6-9 pm, 29278 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills

The First Church of Christ- Scientist: Tuesday, November 1st, 6-9 pm, 191 North Chester Street, Birmingham

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Tuesday, November 29th, 6-9 pm, 37425 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills

S.O.S.

Candy Needed ~ Sept 18-25

We need bags of assorted candy to make bags

for our guests. The candy is used for prizes and

the gift bag on Saturday.

Gifts Needed ~ Hair Brushes, Toe Nail Clippers, Women's

and Men’s hair gel shower gel socks (sizes 10+, 13+), nail

polish, chap stick, McDonald’s Gift Card $5, Word Find/

Sudoku Books, men's cologne/after shave, plastic soup

holders, tooth brush holders.

Hygiene Kits Needed

Bars of soap, deodorant (men/women), razors

(men/women), tissues (small packs), shaving

cream, tooth paste, tooth brush

Please contact Rita Griffin 248-288-1303

or Shirley Lamphere with questions.

Date July 3, 2016 Traditional

July 10, 2016 Contemporary

July 17, 2016 Traditional

July 24, 2016 Contemporary

July 31, 2016 Traditional

Time 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00

A/V Lead Chris Turner Keith Meadows Glenn Momeyer Chris Turner Ron Kerry

A/V Team Vicky Turner Lynda Meadows Dan Pace Vicky Turner Kathy Kerry

Kelly Turner Josh White Glen Sheffer Kelly Turner Debbi Tollafield

Coffee Hour Lisa Davis Laura Cummings Nancy Cormier Brenda Balas Becky Thomas

Becky Lorenz Lisa Jones Laura Taylor Mindy Sporer Betty Bernard

Greeters Bob & Tammy

Renshaw Ron & Sue Chick Dan & Brenda Hedge Karene Kimble Larry & Betty Keisling

Jr. Worship

None Nancy Cormier Amanda Charles Dianne Osburn Amy Teets

Lay Readers

Kathy Kerry Kerry Sutton Michelle Haight Mike Emmons Mike Roeder

Nursery 9:00 am

Dave King Sarah Bussa Molly Tschirhart Pam Vandekerkhove

10:00 am Nancy Cormier Dianne Osburn

Diane Smith Erin Elliot Laura Taylor Danielle Kapp

Pew Pockets

Steve Charles Lois Miller Chris, Vicky, Kelly

Turner Mindy Sporer Steve Charles

Ushers Dori Scott Amanda Charles Dave Thornton Jim Botsko Dori Scott

Ed Hannum Lisa Jones Steve Charles Bruce Carmen Ed Hannum

Dotti Hannum Bob Kruse Tom Hill Mike Emmons Dotti Hannum

Sue Patterson Ron Tschirhart Carl Shelton Joe Lorenz Sue Patterson

*Head Usher

Ed Bortner Jeffrey Tschirhart Kerry Sutton Ed Bortner

9:45-10:00 9:45-10:00 9:45-10:00 9:45-10:00 9:45-10:00

Welcome Diana Whitefoot Wilma Pace Dianne Osburn Karene Kimble

Center

11:00-11:15 11:00-11:15 11:00-11:15 11:00-11:15 11:00-11:15

Carl Shelton Glen Sheffer Gloria Jones Laurie Huber

Servant Schedule

Servant Schedule

Date August 7, 2016 Contemporary

August 14, 2016 Traditional

August 21, 2016 Contemporary

August 28, 2016 Traditional

Time 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00

A/V Lead Chris Turner Keith Meadows Glenn Momeyer Jim Kerry

A/V Team Vicky Turner Lynda Meadows Maria Momeyer Ron Kerry

Kelly Turner Josh Wright Simon Momeyer Matthew Teets

Coffee Hour Linda Bekes Chris Hill Pam Vandekerkhove Gail Morrell

Patti Fritz Tammy Renshaw Pam Tollafield Betty Keisling

Greeters Bob & Tammy Renshaw Jim & Char Halsey Ron & Sue Chick Karene Kimble

Lori Monacelli

Jr. Worship

Lynda Meadows Laura Taylor Becky Lorenz Dori Scott

Lay Readers

Nancy Pearson Allison Parker Susan Kuhn Ed Morris

Nursery 9:00 am

Dave King Sarah Bussa Molly Tschirhart Pam Vandekerkhove

10:00 am Nancy Cormier Dianne Osburn

Amanda Charles Amy Purcilly Becky Thomas

Pew Pockets

Lois Miller Chris, Vicky, Kelly Turner Mindy Sporer Steve Charles

Ushers Karan Wiklanski Al Momeyer Tom Burgess Youth

Mike Roeder Simon Momeyer Linda Burgess Youth

Larry Sporer Bob Renshaw Sarah Moilanen Youth

Honor Flaim Tammy Renshaw Rick Cummings Youth

*Head Usher

9:45-10:00 9:45-10:00 9:45-10:00 9:45-10:00

Welcome Maria Momeyer Diana Whitefoot Mindy Sporer Al Momeyer

Center

11:00-11:15 11:00-11:15 11:00-11:15 11:00-11:15

Bowden / Killing Carl Shelton Glen Sheffer Gloria Jones

Matt & Amy Teets July 3

Tim & Lynn Wright July 6

Jeff & Cheryl Stewart July 9

Tim & Linda Bowden July 11

John & Penny McMullin July 13

Len & Suzanne Bianchi July 20

Matthias & Danielle Kapp July 23

Lyle & Melodie Conley July 25

Bryan & Jaclyn Jones July 25

Mike & Ruth Roeder July 28

Ron & Gail Mack-Dusenberry July 30

Bryan & Brianne Wietecha August 1

Ed & Janet Bortner August 2

Michael & Holly Fine August 4

George & Shelly Katta August 4

Dan & Brenda Hedge August 7

Charles & Binna Vu August 7

Mike & Tracy Bilen August 12

Tom & Susan Clippert August 12

Andrew & Laura Taylor August 12

Tom & Linda Burgess August 17

Jim & Bev Botsko August 19

Jerry & Sue Jafano August 20

Shaun & Beth Slocum August 20

Gary & Connie Dillon August 24

Gary & Ronda Bussa August 31

Jim & Robin Kremer August 31

ANNIVERSARIES JULY

Michael Tschirhart

Sheila Zasadny

Steven Smith

Jerry Bush

Hailey Hocking

Dave Freed

Carl Shelton

Garrett Jafano

Caroline Morrison

Reta Griffin

Tom Hill

Ann Naubert

Lisa Lynch

Chris Dritlein

Ted Halsey

Carmelita Mangahas

Susan Kuhn

Allison Kelly

Jay Kuhn

Martha Piesko

Mark Davis

Fran Teasdale

Paul Balas

Marilyn Elliott

Lisa Jones

Ginny Killing

Jim Cormier

Sue Jafano

Jerry Lafever

Penny McMullin

Tim Walter

Beth Helmer

David Cleveland

Patricia Malone

Mike Roeder

Abigail Scott

Don Hocking

Laura Hayes

Barbara Burns

Bruce Carman

Ed Bortner

Dennis Menlen

Eric Vandekerkhove

Jeff King

Jeff Stewart

Bev Botsko

AUGUST

Tom Rosewarne

Sandy Bachert

Brandon Comer

Barbara Gergle

Matt Dear

George Katta

Eliza VanWambeke

Binna Vu

Erin Elliott

Keith Nienhaus

Jennifer Vesperman

Barbara Menlen

Nunzio Lombardo

Calvin Stewart

Kay Catellier

Glen Sheffer

Larry Wolf

Caroline Teets

Joshua Bianchi

Ken Teasdale

Jonathan Streetman

Walter Elliott

Mitchell Morrison

Beth Kerry

Jim Kerry

Lynn Wright

Mike Bilen

Brenda Hedge

Julie Chick

Tom Clippert

Alex King

Norma Dixon

Kay Vavruska

Betty Keisling

BIRTHDAY’S

Notable Information

Deadline for submission of articles for the September Banner is August 10.

The weekly deadline for articles for the bulletin and announcement slides is Tuesday at 12:00pm. The church office hours are 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday. If you are in need of pastoral care during non-office hours Pastor David’s cell phone number is 248-761-4327. The most current church calendar can be viewed on the church web site, www.bbumchurch.org. Click on calendar, current month calendar, click here to open current calendar. Look through the months by clicking on the arrows on the right or left of the month in the center of the calendar.

THANK YOU

Big Beaver United Methodist Church 3753 John R Road Troy, MI 48083

Address Service Requested

Gregg Mayberry Pastor

Suzanne Bianchi Organist and

Contemporary Music Director

Julie Kohring Choir Director

Becky Lorenz Christian Ed Dir.

Kimberly Lucier Admin. Secretary

Marilyn Vincent Nursery Care

Emily Williams Youth Director

Sunday Morning

9:00 am Living Water Worship 10:00 am Sunday School (All Ages) 11:00 am Traditional Worship

Office Hours 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday

Big Beaver Church Family Thank you so much for

thinking of me and sending me the lovely card with all your signatures. I feel so blessed to have friends at the church thinking me and my well-being while I am home-bound. Blessings to all of you.

Thank you, Aleatha Lenderman

We want to express our thanks for your prayers, cards, and many comforting words after the passing of William Lamphere. It is times like this that we truly appreciate our church family.

Jerry Lamphere

and Family

On behalf of Beaumont Children’s Hospital patients, families and staff, please accept our sincere thank you for your donation of art kits. The donation came at such a great time, when our supply was low. We appreciate and value your generosity. Your generous donation for our pediatric patients is greatly appreciated!

Sincerely, Michelle Meschini

Thank you for the many cards, prayers & thoughts during my time of sadness.

Reta & Marty Griffin