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The Hope
Church Beacon
MAY 2019
HOPE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
35127 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48035
Church Office (586) 296-8760 Website: Hopeuccmi.com
Email: hopeucc@sbcglobal.net Facebook Public Page: HopeUCCMacomb
No matter how you celebrated Easter, I pray it was full of brightly-colored eggs or
flowers in vibrant colors and with words like alleluia and joy. How are the days that follow
Easter? Do you still hold onto Resurrection hope? As you get the kids back in their routine
or look at your “to do” list or go to the doctor’s or wait for a diagnosis, can you still hear
echoes of "Alleluia"? If you're facing a difficult decision or dealing with the hurts of life,
can you still trust the promise of new life?
Easter Sunday is meant to be glorious. Easter Monday can be hard. I wonder what
Mary Magdalene did on Easter Monday? Did she talk to people, did she try to keep her eye
on Jesus, and did she cook and wash clothes? Did Mary trust what she had witnessed, did
the promise continue to hold joy? I’d like to imagine she gave thanks over and over again,
as if praise and thanks were words to a song stuck in her mind. What if we spent the next
50 days until Pentecost remembering and sharing all the ways we see Easter love in our
world? What if we spent the next 50 days saying thank you to our Lord? What if we
showed appreciation to those who allow us to see God’s light shining through them?
There are well over a dozen references, particularly in the psalms, to these words:
Psalm 106:1 Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast
love endures forever! That steadfast love is present not only on Easter Sunday but also on
all the days to follow. As people of faith, we can hold tightly to the gift of Easter by giving
thanks and showing gratitude for the smallest of gifts and the gifts beyond our
comprehension.
A quote by Henri Frederic Amiel inspires me: “Thankfulness is the beginning of
gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of
words. Gratitude is shown in acts.” Let us give thanks to God for Easter and for the gift
of steadfast love that continues beyond the Day of Resurrection. As individuals and as the
church, let us live out our gratitude with acts of love and mercy.
Thank you for being people of light. Thank you for being a church that shares the
good news with each other and, more importantly, beyond our walls, as evidenced in the way
you treat and care for others. Let us continue to be Easter people each and every day.
Blessings,
Pastor Meg
THE LEADERSHIP OF HOPE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Rev. Meg Wilson, Pastor & Editor ~ Sue Robinson, Publisher & Editor
Church Office (586) 296-8760
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President - Nancy Burnham Donna Canu Rev. Meg Wilson (248) 890-3264
Vice-President - Nancy Fay Rick Cole Administrative Assistant: Sue Robinson
Secretary - Janet Dolland Ida Eckert Organist: Patrick Baker
Treasurer - Norm Nenninger Donna Lasecki Accompanist: Denise Kildea
Linda Parsons Christian Education: Tasha Woodruff
Lori Sarnowski Youth Leader: Brooke Turner
Jim Wilson Music Director: Deborah Frontczak
Susan Winters
USHERS & COMMUNION SERVERS LITURGISTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY
Communion Set Up ~ Lori Sarnowski 10:00 am
& Tony Fortunato
May 5 Susan Winters
May 12 Su Hess
MAY 5, 2019 May 19 Bruce Anderson
May 26 Linda Sandula
Barry & Nancy Burnham, Linda Rehm & Joe Holland
MAY 12, 2019
VETERANS ARE IN
Frank Foss, Tim Cole & Steve Nielson, NEED OF
Elaine Frank Do you have Used & GENTLY USED
No Longer Needed BOOKS!
MAY 19, 2019
Eyeglasses? There is If you have any books
Ed Rogers & Sue Rogers, Linda Sandula, Susan that you would like to
Winters & Lori Sarnowski a box to deposit them
in on the table donate and would be of interest
MAY 26, 2019
outside the church to the Veterans, please place
Carl & Elaine Frank, Linda Rehm & Bob DeGryse them in the box under the table
office. Thanks.
outside the church office.
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY COL-
If you cannot Usher on your scheduled Sunday, please LECTING BOOKS AND NEWER
find a substitute. If one cannot be found, please
contact the church office so a replacement can be MAGAZINES; NOT CD’S AND
found. (586) 296-8760
DVD’S. THANK YOU!
NEW: If you or someone you know would like the
monthly newsletter emailed, please contact the
church office by phone or email. This will save the
church printing and/or mailing costs. Thank you!!
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HOPE CHURCH NEWS
GRADUATES
If you have a child or grand-
child graduating from high
school or college this year,
please submit a short bio
and photo that we can hang in Fellowship Hall in TWOCAN would like to thank the Congregation and
their honor. Thanks! Friends for contributing $227.70 to help CWS
(Church World Service) with shipping costs when
they send aid to God’s children where need-
ed. TWOCAN will visit us again this Summer. Cash
WE NEED USHERS!
in those cans!
If you can spare about one hour of a month to
serve Hope Church as an usher, we would greatly
Thank you very much!
appreciate it. Please talk to Carl Frank or call the
church office to add you to the list. THANK
TWOCAN and the UCC Women of Michigan
SUMMER IS RIGHT
AROUND THE CORNER!
The 2019 Camp Talahi sched-
ule is full of faith and fun for
campers of all ages. Please go
online to register camp-
talahi.org. The website has all the current infor-
mation. The CEC distributes Hope Church’s
camperships to youth who meet the require-
ments. The camp policy in general terms states:
The children and grandchildren of current
church members need to have a 2018/2019
Church School registration form on file. Chil-
dren and youth must have attended a minimum of
seven church school classes or worship services
at Hope UCC between 5/18 and 5/19 to be eligi-
ble. We encourage you to check out Camp Talahi CONGRATS TO OUR CONFIRMANDS: JADEN,
for first timers or if you have a tradition of en- JORDAN AND SEAN!!
joying your summers at camp.
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HOPE CHURCH NEWS (cont.)
LENTEN MUSIC SERIES RECAP
Thank you to all who took part in,
attended and served during our
Lenten Music Series. We were thrilled with both
the content and the participation. A special thank
you to Deborah Frontczak, our Music Director, for
coordinating the entertainment.
JIMMY JOHN’S
Hope Church has planned
two events at Jimmy
John’s Field this sum-
mer, so MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
On Friday, June 21st, at 7:05, it’s the
Eastside Diamond Hoppers vs. the Westside
Woolly Mammoths. It’s also Teacher Ap-
preciation Night with Fireworks following.
On Sunday, July 28th, at 1:05, it’s the
Westside Woolly Mammoths vs. the Utica
Unicorns. It’s also Reptile Day, presented
by Reptarium and Parents’ Appreciation
Day.
Tickets are only $15. Please sign up asap,
cash or check payable to Hope UCC, due by
Sunday May 19th. Forms are on the table
by the office.
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KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM
We now have an opportunity to participate in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. It's
easy...all you need to participate is an email address and a Kroger rewards card. Then all you
need do is shop at any Kroger store, swipe your rewards card, and a percentage of your pur-
chase will be donated to the Hope Church Operating Account. If you have access to a com-
puter, you may enroll in the program by entering http://www.kroger.com into your browser and
follow this path....Savings & Rewards....Kroger Community Rewards....I am a Customer....Account Sum-
mary....Community Rewards....our Kroger number (HS995). If you don't have access to a computer, someone
from the Christian Mission and Witness Council will be available in Fellowship Hall after service through the
end of March to assist you in signing up. If you have questions or concerns about this program, please call Su-
san Winters.
WOMEN ARE GREATLY ENCOURAGED TO COME!!
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MOTHER’S DAY HONOR ROLL
MOTHER’S DAY is MAY 12, 2019 … a day set aside to HONOR our MOTH-
ERS. A
Booklet of Mother’s Names (Living and Deceased) will be put together.
Please use the form below to list the names or names of those whom you would
like to Honor or In Memory of …
Enclose $1.00 for each name. Place this form in the offering plate with your
money or check or it can be mailed to the church office.
DEADLINE is Wednesday, May 8th. Questions … contact Sue at 586.296.8760
or at hopeucc@sbcglobal.net
IN HONOR OF LIVING MOTHER ~
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________
IN MEMORY OF DECEASED MOTHER ~
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________
Placed by : Name & Phone # ________________________________
HOPE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
35127 Garfield, Clinton Twp, MI 48035 (586.296.8760)
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GROUPS, ETC.
COFFEE HOUR FOLLOWING HOPE SPARKLES
10 a.m. WORSHIP, SET UP 9:45 EXERCISE CLASS
We are looking for groups, councils, Now is the time to have FUN and GET
FIT all at the same time! Come and
committees, etc. to take it for a join the EXERCISE CLASS at Hope
Church which meets EVERY MONDAY
month. The chairperson of that group and WEDNESDAY from 3 to 4 pm.
would coordinate within their group who would take Both men and women are welcome to
join this on-going class. Cost is $1.00
which Sunday and time slot. Feel free to volunteer per person per class. The instructor is
from the Arthritis Foundation.
for a particular month that would work the best for
Benefits: Keep Joints Flexible & Muscles Strong
your group. Please sign up in FH, talk to Ida or Sleep Better & Increase Energy
contact the church office at (586) 296-8760.
Exercises Include: Stretching,
Thank you. Low Impact Cardiovascular &
Working On Your Balance.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO REMEMBER, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS “SHOW UP” FOR
ORDER ALTAR FLOWERS? AN HOUR OF FUN & FITNESS WITH FRIENDS!
Sign up sheets are posted in
the Fellowship Hall. Feel free
to sign up on a designated
Sunday, or contact the church office for the
availability. Cost is $20 per arrangement UPDATED DIRECTORIES ARE
AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE
Due to confidentiality, they are no
SENIORS (55+) GROUP longer left on the table outside the
church office.
A Reminder … if your directory
We will meet on the 3rd Monday information has changed and the office does not
have it, please update me by calling (586) 296-8760
of May 20th at 11:30. We will or emailing me at hopeucc@sbcglobal.net.
have a short business meeting, a pot luck lunch and
an afternoon of games and fellowship. We invite
you to join us.
SAMARITAN SEWING
LADIES
For information on the ladies’ meetings,
call Jean Frank or Helen Stovel .
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CHRISTIAN MISSION AND WITNESS
HOPE PANTRY SAVE THE DATE!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15th, 6-10 PM, at Zuc-
Our Hope Pantry is always looking for caro's so you won't miss the 2nd ANNUAL
a few good volunteers. Once a month you will have "PASTA WITH A PURPOSE SILENT AUCTION
an opportunity to sign up and help our neighbors. On AND RAFFLE, FUNDRAISER. Tickets are just
the day before our pantry, six volunteers are needed $25 and will be for sale after service in the
at 1:00 pm for about one and one half hours to unload Narthex on Sunday mornings starting April 21
and stock bread and produce. Then the rolling pantry thru May 12. Tickets are also available in the
shelves are put in place for Saturday, and we prepare Church Office during the week.
the shopping bags. On Saturday, six volunteers are
needed to shop with our clients, weigh the bags and
help them to the cars. Helpers need to arrive by We are accepting cash, checks, and credit
9:50, and we should be closed up by 12:30. Please cards. Gluten free meals will be available for those
consider helping with this rewarding mission. who are gluten intolerant. Please let us know when
you purchase your ticket that you need a gluten-
We, as a church, and each one of us individually, are
free meal. If you attended last year, you know
blessed to be able to support our neighbors, and this
what a fun time it was for all. Please tell your
mission returns so much to all of us. We hope that
friends, relatives, and neighbors about this worthy
you have the opportunity to participate in this
fundraiser, and encourage them to come with
ongoing project, as we continue to grow HOPE as a
you. We look forward to seeing you there.
pantry and an extension of our church.
We will continue to need your support to keep the
pantry stocked. Your donations of paper towels,
toilet tissue, tooth paste, bar soap, shampoo, laundry,
dish detergent, and feminine hygiene products are
very helpful.
PANTRY UPDATE ~ APRIL
We distributed 1,500 lbs. of food,
paper products and cleaning supplies
in a single day! We served 29 fami-
lies. Thank you to all our dedicated donors and
volunteers who helped feed those in need.
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CHRISTIAN MISSION AND WITNESS (continued)
10Hope Church Family,
On behalf of the Sunday school department and the Christian Education Committee,
we would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who helped with our Easter Egg
Hunt and pictures with the Easter bunny.
It was a success because of you. Teamwork makes the dream work!
Tasha Woodruff
TEACHERS FOR SUNDAY
SCHOOL
ARE NEEDED!
If you love to be with children
and can give one hour on a Sunday to help teach
our children to grow in their faith and have fun
doing it, we could use your help! If you are
interested, contact Pam Flaherty.
11On behalf of the Sunday school department and
the Christian Education Committee, we would
like to extend an invitation to join us on our trip
to the Michigan Science Center.
When: Sunday, June 23, 2019 after service
More information will be forthcoming
If you are interested, please see Tasha or Pam.
12DRIP, DRIP … ?
Here in Michigan we don't usually think about a water crisis. Heck,
we are surrounded by
water. We play in it, wash with it, clean with it, spray our grass
and plants with it, and
refresh our thirst with it. But outside our state there are 1.2 bil-
lion people (a fifth of the worlds growing population) living in regions
of water scarcity. So why wait to make a change till there are few-
er and fewer drops left? Through conservation, more water-conscious consumption and
smarter management of water, we can replenish and repair the
water cycle. Below ,I have listed a few facts on the amount of water needed to grow or
manufacture what we eat, buy and use daily.
What It Takes
1 cup of coffee 55 gal.
1 hamburger 660 gal.
1 gallon milk 879 gal.
1 orange 13 gal.
20 lbs. of dog food 4,000 gal.
1 cotton T-shirt 659 gal.
1 pair cotton jeans 2,108 gal.
1 car tire 518 gal.
1 car 13,737 gal.
I know these numbers are staggering, but they are only a small amount of what we
consume. We know it's impossible to reduce our water use to zero, but it is helpful to know
how much water is required, so that we're less inclined to overbuy or waste.
If you are curious about your daily use of water, you can go to the Online Calculator and type
in WaterFootprint.org. Look forward to seeing other water saving or reducing ideas in com-
ing bulletins.
Regards,
Karen Miller
13SE MICHIGAN DEAF COMMUNITY MINISTRY
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Sign up today with the following steps. Send email to Paul Fugate at info@asldeafined.com; Email must
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Any questions or concerns please contact;
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248-709-3703
Video Phone 313-432-9366
14COMMUNITY INTEREST
HOW CAN THE CHURCH BECOME
A HEALING AGENT HERE ON
EARTH? ~ Announcing an exciting op-
portunity to join together with members
and guests of the churches of the DETROIT METROPOLI-
TAN ASSOCIATION as we explore and discuss, at our
Spring Association Meeting, how we can be a healing agent in
today’s world. Special Guest Speakers: The Reverend Doctor
Velda Love, Minister of Racial Justice for the United Church of
Christ. Reverend Doctor Love will be speaking on Racism and
White Privilege. The Reverend Doctor Chris S. Davies, Coor-
dinator for Congregational Assessment, Support, and Advance-
ment (CASA) for the United Church of Christ. Reverend Doc-
tor Davies will be speaking on the safety of woman in any en- ABIGAYLE MINISTRIES
vironment, free from any threat or possibility of sexual abuse Invites you to attend their Annual Banquet
and/or mental abuse, as well as any form of harassment. SAT- on Tuesday, May 14th, for an evening of
URDAY, MAY 11, 2019 at the Plymouth United Church of celebration, including testimonies from women
Christ, 600 E. Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201. The Spring whose lives have been changed by their program.
Meeting will begin at 9 am and run through 2:30 pm, with the Dinner is complimentary @ The Palazzo Grande,
speakers in the morning and the business meeting in the after- 54660 Van Dyke, Shelby Township; registration at 6
noon. Registration begins at 8 am. A continental breakfast and p.m., dinner and program at 6:45 – 9 p.m. Adults
a lunch will be provided. The cost is $15 per adult, $5 per only as seating is limited ~ pre-register by 4/16.
youth, with a maximum donation of $25 per family. Please See all the details in Fellowship Hall.
rsvp to the DMA office at (313) 864-1411, by Tuesday, April
30, to receive lunch. JFK KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Is having their Baby Diaper Drive for St.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Pio Baby Closet and Gianna House on Sun-
36223 ALFRED, day, May 19th from 2 – 6 p.m. @ 33320
NEW BALTIMORE Kelly Road, Clinton Twp. Food will be
served 3 p.m. until gone. Suggested donation – cash or
Midweek Meal and Service continues every diapers - $10. ALL are welcome / see the flier in Fel-
Wednesday evening. The Meal, catered by Bob Halaas lowship Hall for all the details.
and family of Penne Lane Restaurant, is served at
6p.m. A $5.00 donation is suggested. An informal
COMMUNITY DINNERS
communion service begins at 7p.m. in the Sanctuary
with songs and scripture lessons/discussions. All ST. PAUL UCC : Their dinners are on
faiths are welcome. You may attend the meal and/or the first Wednesday of the month. St. Paul is
located at 31654 Mound Road, Warren 48092,
the service. ph. # (586) 264-4777.
Reservations are requested by calling
586 725-0909 by 10 a.m. on Wednesday. ST. EPHREM CATHOLIC CHURCH: Hosts a
community dinner the 2nd Thursday of each
Dinner year round except one week in July.
month from 5—6:30. They are located at 38900
Dodge Park, Sterling Heights (17 & Dodge Park),
15 #264-1230.
These dinners are year round.MEMORIALS
ARNO WHITBREAD
By: Jim Whitbread
IN HONOR OF
THE CONFIRMANDS
By: Debi Mastalski;
Darron & Katie Dickson
16PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS ...
HOPE CHURCH
PRAYER LIST
Our congregation knows that prayer is
Shirley Brinkman
our tool for connecting to God. Togeth-
Carol Brzoska
er, we pray in worship and we pray at
Nicolas Carrow
home. Please check the prayer list in
Jim & Joyce Clifford
both the newsletter and the bulletin to
Nancy Cole help us keep our prayer requests current.
Sandy Felton You may contact the church office to
Judith & David Fogel remove or add a name. We also have a
Carol Grathwohol-Cox prayer sculpture in the church lobby and
Marilyn Holland you are welcome to write a prayer re-
Russell & Nancy Hornfisher quest on a heart and hang in on the sculp-
Lucy Johnson ture. When we lift our concerns in pray-
Mickey Johnston er, we will surely know the presence of
Sandy Johnston the Lord.
Bill Kelly
Lois Kelley
Norma Kelly
Ann Marson
Mary Jane Masinick Please remember those on our Prayer List … with a phone call, card, note
Kristin Miyamoto and keep them in your Thoughts & Prayers.
Diane Pettine
Marilyn Richards For those who are silent with your concerns and needs, a special
Bobbi Rizzo
prayer for ALL of you to have the strength, courage and pa-
Bill Stewart
Ida Watkins
tience to deal with your individual situation.
Shirley Winship
GENE McCORNACK SERVICES
A memorial service will be held
at Hope Church on Saturday,
May 18th, at 11 a.m. with a
gathering starting at 10 a.m. Please rsvp to the
church if you will be attending. In lieu of flow-
ers, memorial contributions may be addressed
to Macomb County Habitat for Humanity and
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers. Entombment
will take place on Monday, May 20th at Great
Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI at 12:30
p.m. with full military honors.
17Birthdays for the Month of Birthdays for the Month of
May June
1 Patricia Reich 1 Russell Hornfisher
4 Karen Brinkman Connor Parsons
5 Tracey Steeves 3 Belinda Nielson
6 Conor Magee 4 Bonnie Cacchione
7 Logan Clifford 7 Lori Almquist
William Rogers 8 Sean Kildea
9 Kathryn Kildea 9 Ashley McCuen
10 Lois Allen Erin McCuen
Kathy Fisette 6 Judy Scensny
11 Donna Reeser 12 Ann Marson
Tom Reeser Nicole Reinhardt
18 Nancy DeGryse 13 Andy Anderson
19 Keagan Yousif Todd Eckert
20 Samuel Cole 15 Robert Allen
Craig Reinhardt George Betts
23 Carl Frank 17 Brady Magee
Chrissy Lusk Jerry Zinger
26 Theresa Frank 18 Steven Clifford
27 Rick Cole Debi Mastalski
30 Grace Reich 23 Donna Lasecki
Dr. Leigh Snyder 24 Charlie Foss
26 Sue Zinger
27 Janet Horan
29 Marguerite Marr
30 Kim Costigan
May Anniversaries
9 Barry & Nancy Burnham
14 Justin & Megan Nielson
24 Frank & Sandy Foss
Norm & Jan Nenninger If you are not listed in the birthdays/anniversaries, please call
the office and let me know or email me at
hopeucc@sbcglobal.net. IN ORDER TO ADD YOU TO
THE CHURCH’S DATABASE, I NEED THE MONTH,
DAY AND YEAR. Thanks ~ Sue
June Anniuersaries
3 Tom & Carol Shaner
5 Bill & Doris Stewart
7 Tony & Penny Butler
Sebastian & Bobbi Rizzo
Keith & Casey Watson
14 Kevin & Patti Dib
18 Bill & Donna Reeser
21 Kevin & Denise Kildea
Larry & Karen McCuen
24 Kristen & Barb Lasecki-Webb
25 Joe & Shirley Polzin
26 Bob & Nancy DeGryse
28 Harry & Sue Drummond
Alan & Lori Sarnowski
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May 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
Bells 6:15
Choir 7:30
AA 8:00
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Worship 10 am
Sunday School Exercise 3—4 Exercise 3—4 Pantry 10—12
Coffee Hour Bells 6:15
CARE presenta- AA 7:30 Deadline: Moth- Choir 7:30 AA 8:00
tion er’s Day Honor
Roll
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Gene McCornack
service
Happy Exercise 3—4 Exercise 3—4 Gathering @ 10 and
Mother’s Day Svs. @ 11:00
Worship 10 am Bells 6:15
Sunday School AA 7:30 Pasta Dinner Choir 7:30 ASL Jimmy
Happy Hour Board Meeting Fundraiser 6— John’s Event
7 p.m. 10 Zuccaro’s AA 8:00
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Worship 10 am Seniors Group
Sunday School 11:30 a.m.
Coffee Hour Spiritual Council 6 Exercise 3—4 Bells 6:15 AA 8:00
All $ due for two Exercise 3—4 pm; CMWC 6 pm Choir 7:30
Jimmy John’s
events AA 7:30
26 27 28 29 30 31
Exercise 3—4 PFLAG Exercise 3—4
Bells 6:15
AA 7:30 Choir 7:30
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