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April 20, 2014
WEEKLY
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April 20, 2014
Opportunities at WFMC this week...
Happy Easter!
SERMON NOTES:
Sunday, April 20
9:30 a.m. Nursery/Toddler Sunday School..............................................ML Nursery
9:30 a.m. PreK Sunday School.........................................................LL Yellow Room
9:30 a.m. Kindergarten/1st Grade Sunday School.............................. LL Green Room
9:30 a.m. 2nd/3rd Grade Sunday School.......................................... LL Purple Room
9:30 a.m. 4th/5th Grade Sunday School.............................................. LL RED Room
9:30 a.m. Get Rooted (Grades 6-12).............................................Youth Room (100)
9:30 a.m. Wisdom From the Bible........................................................... Room 204
9:30 a.m. The Story............................................................................... Room 105
9:30 a.m. Basic Training For A Few Good Men........................................ Room 203
9:30 a.m. First Service............................................................................ Sanctuary
10:45 a.m. KidVenture (Grades Pre-K - 5).......................................... Kidventure Room
11:00 a.m. Second Service....................................................................... Sanctuary
Monday, April 21
6:00 p.m. New Beginnings................................................................ Brookshire Inn
Tuesday, April 22
7:00 p.m. Jr High YUP..........................................................................Youth Room
Wednesday, April 23
8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast............................................................... Sunnyside Cafe
6:30 p.m. Joy University...........................................................................Basement
Thursday, April 24
12:00 p.m. Coffee Club................................................................. Conference Room
6:30 p.m.
DivorceCare.......................................................................... Room 203
4:00 p.m.
Culver’s Fundraiser.....................................................Culver’s in Okemos
SUNDAY PAPER
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2014 GENERAL FUND UPDATE 2014 ATTENDANCE
2014 Budget to date $160,425.00
Contributions to date $149,834.59
Doug Bradshaw–Senior Pastor
doug.bradshaw@williamstonfmc.org
David Krueger–Associate Pastor
david.krueger@williamstonfmc.org
Allen Berger–Youth Leader
allen.berger@williamstonfmc.org
Brad Lockwood–Worship Pastor
brad.lockwood@williamstonfmc.org
Sherri King–Support Pastor
sherri.king@williamstonfmc.org
Send Sunday Paper submissions to info@williamstonfmc.org
Monthly Average 290
Annual Average 310
The mission statement of Williamston Free
Methodist Church is to lead people into a
growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
He is Risen!
The vision of Williamston Free Methodist
Church is to create an attractive
community where life change happens.
Kate Nordmann-Ministry/Office Assistant
kate.nordmann@williamstonfmc.org
Office Hours: M–Th, 8 am–2 pm
williamstonfmc.org • 517-655-3668
4400 N Williamston Rd.
Williamston, MI 48895
April 20, 2014
NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES
Aaron Mayes - aaronmayes17@gmail.com
1GUESTS
st TIME
We have a
gift for you
at the
Welcome Center
in the main level
Lobby.
Service Times
9:30 a.m. Sermon Only
11:00 a.m. Traditional
TODAY’S SERVICE
Chorus
Announcement
Choruses
Offering
Sermon
Closing
CHILD MINISTRIES
The morning audio message
is available online (no charge)
tomorrow.
SCRAP FOR CHANGE:
Raising money to change the world.
The dumpster has arrived and will be in
the parking lot for the month of April!
Ferrous metal (magnetcis) can go inside
the dumpster. Examples of ferrous metal
includes sheet iron (washers, dryers,
bikes, etc), heavy metals (cast iron,
machinery), and plate and structural (I
beams, steel plates, etc). Non-ferrous
metals (non-magnetci) go next to the
dumpster on the ground. Signs are
posted next to the dumpster with this
information as well. ALSO - we would
like to extend a “Thank you!” to Regal’s
Scrap yard in Howell who has agreed to
come pick up (and pay us for!) massive
pieces of steel - like old train cabooses
(true story!).
ANNUAL GARAGE SALE GIVEAWAY
Our annual garage sale giveaway will
be Saturday, May 24 from 9am -12pm
in the parking lot of McCormick park. If
you have items you wish to donate please
bring them to the parking lot of the park
the morning of May 24 at 8am.
CULVER’S FUNDRAISER
Not that you need a reason to go eat
ice cream...but here’s a good one!
We have teamed up with the Okemos
Culver’s again for a fundraiser for the
Children’s mission trip to Kenosha, WI
this July. Come to the Okemos Culver’s
on Thursday April 24 between 4pm and
10pm and 5% of all sales will go to
benefit the mission trip.
JOY UNIVERSITY CARNIVAL
Our end of the year carnival is just
around the corner! The carnival will be
Wednesday April 30 from 6pm-8pm in
the church parking lot/fellowship hall
(weather permitting). We will have a
petting zoo, food, games, and prizes.
Students have been earning tickets to use
in the games all year for participating in
the week’s theme, bringing friends to Joy
U, and memorizing Bible verses. Tickets
will also be available for purchase the
night of the carnival (5/$1). Contact
Aaron Mayes (517-862-2116) or
Charlotte Eifert (517-819-3406) with
questions.
SERVING DINNER
WFMC serves dinner every second
Sunday at the Lansing Rescue Shelter
from 5:30pm-7:15pm. It is a very
rewarding time to serve the ladies and
the children residing at the shelter.
There is no cooking, food is brought
to the shelter already cooked and
ready to serve! If you would like more
information on this wonderful ministry,
please contact Linda Duke, 517-7034210 or LindaMDuke@gmail.com
MANY HANDS
Another packing session for Weekend
Survival Kits will be Thursday May 1
at Okemos Community Church from
9:30-1pm. Visit www.manyhandsmi.
org or call 517-881-2234 for more
information.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY UPDATE
Next Sunday, April 27, please remain in
the sanctuary following the 11 o’clock
service for a brief meeting regarding our
Children’s Ministry. Thank you!
COVENANT HILLS CAMPS
Summer is quickly approaching and
so are camp registration deadlines!
Brochures will registration information
for Covenant Hills Summer Camps are
now available at the Information Station
in the lobby and the Kidventure table
downstairs. Scholarships are available!
Contact Covenant Hills Camps or Pastor
Dave Krueger for more information.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS: JOY UNIVERSITY
Joy U is an evening of music, recreation, fellowship, and more! This is for
children from 3 years through 5th grade. A free dinner will be served at
6:00 pm and the program will run from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Questions?
Contact Charlotte Eifert at 517-819- 3406 or Aaron Mayes at 517-8622116.
SUNDAY MORNINGS: KIDVENTURE - The Ultimate Transformer
During this series the children will learn about Jesus’ death and
resurrection. We will highlight powerful truths about God’s faithfulness,
and that Jesus loves us and is alive! Pre-K - 5th graders in Room 110 at
11:00 am. Questions? Contact Aaron Mayes at aaronmayes17@gmail.
com or call 517-862-2116.
YOUTH MINISTRIES
Allen Berger–Youth Ministries, allen.berger@williamstonfmc.org
Sundays
GET ROOTED meets every Sunday for both
the Jr. and Sr. High students. We will begin
meeting in the Youth Room at 9:30am and
break off into smaller groups for discussion.
Mid-Week
JR. HIGH (Grades 6-8)
Our midweek ministry that includes obnoxious
fun, food, videos, games, skits, hanging with
friends, talking about every day issues and
finding God in it all. We meet Tuesdays at
7:00pm in the Youth Rm-Lower Level
SR. HIGH (Grades 9-12)
Our midweek ministry that includes hanging
out with friends, food, funny videos, games,
skits, talking about every day issues and
finding God in it all. We meet Wednesdays
at 7:00pm in the Youth Rm Lower Level.
MEN’S MINISTRIES
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Every Wednesday morning at 8am at SunnySide cafe men from WFMC and guests
meet for breakfast. Join us for fellowship and camaraderie!
MEN’S MOVIE NIGHT
Are you sick of chick flicks? Tired of tear-jerker love stories? Well men, here is an opportunity for some testosterone-driven manly movies! Join us for Men’s Movie Night at
NCG Cinemas on the fourth Tuesday of the month. We will head to Applebees after the
movie for 1/2 off appetizers! Contact Craig Hagelberger with questions at 230-7990.

GROWTH MINISTRIES
Pastor David Krueger–Associate Pastor, david.krueger@williamstonfmc.org
ADULT GROWTH CLASSES
-- Join Any Class at Any Time --
•THE STORY - Sundays at 9:30 am “The Story” curriculum will open your eyes to
God’s master-plan as it unfolds in the lives of the Bible’s characters. Discover the
heart of God’s story and the joy that comes as you align your story with God’s.
Room 105 with Pastor Brad Lockwood
•WISDOM FROM THE BIBLE - Sundays 9:30 am Our growth as Christians involves
a change of mind, not only a change of heart. This change of mind occurs as
the Holy Spirit shapes our understanding through the Word. Therefore, the study
of biblical wisdom plays an important role in our spiritual maturity. This class
provides us with an opportunity to gain that essential, biblical perspective on life.
Room 204 with Tom Davis.
•BASIC TRAINING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN - Sundays at 9:30 am (Men) It’s
easy to be a man, but it’s hard to be a good one. The excuses of the weak and
the wimpy are endless...Life isn’t fair. The playing field isn’t level. The rat race
of the marketplace gets old - fast! Basic Training For a Few Good Men will
build you up in order for you to be free to “be all that you can be,” a man of
convictions, commitments, compassion, and courage. Room 203 with Robert
Proctor.
•DIVORCECARE - Thursdays at 6:30 pm Most people tell you that separation and
divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences in life. The DivorceCare
group meets weekly to help you face these challenges. DivorceCare group
participants spend time as a support group discussing what was presented in that
week’s video seminar and what is going on in the lives of group members. Room
203 with Julie Franklin.
WOMEN MINISTRIES
Amy Genske - Women Ministries, eagenske2@wowway.com
LADIES LUNCHEON - Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month. This is a great time to catch
up with ladies from WFMC as well as to meet any visitors who may join us. Invite your friends!
Questions? Call Sonja at 655-2079.
*NEW!* FRIDAY NIGHT KNITTING CLUB - Come to the Knitter’s Nook here in Williamston
on Friday April 25th from 6pm - ? to work on a knitting or crocheting pattern or just for the
conversation! This will be a regular event on the last Friday of each month.
PRAYER WALL
WEEKLY FAMILIES TO PRAY FOR
Joan Stone & Bob Smith
Mick & Jill Story, Shaun, Micaela
Alex & Katharine Strobel, Andrew
Gary & Sally Theis, Brayan, Hector, Moises
WINDOW ON THE WORLD: EUROPE
Ukraine: Continue to pray for the people of Ukraine in these days of political tensions.
Remember the FM national team who endeavor to plant simple churches (a simple
church may meet anywhere; with or without trained leaders, formal liturgy, programs
or structures) where there are no evangelical churches. Begin praying now for the
children’s summer camp in villages and for open hearts to Jesus.
God answers prayers and He is listening any time you talk with Him. We have a new and exciting way to
submit your prayer requests and let others know you’ve prayed for them. Visit our new prayer site at www.