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Spring Studies
Come join us!
April 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Programming
Children
Would you like to be in a pageant?
Priscilla Pageant Preparations: Priscilla is the main
character of the book “Priscilla McDoodle-Nut DoodleMcMae asks “Why?” by author
Janet Mary Sinke. The book promotes the power of the Spirit within each of us,
regardless how small, and the importance of respecting and accepting all God’s
children. During the Children’s Sabbath worship service on May 18, the UUMC
children will perform “Priscilla.” Author Janet Sinke will read her story,
while our children act it out, and sing original music written by our children’s
choir director Sarah Jones and music director Kristin Zaryski. For the weeks
leading up to the pageant, the lessons of Priscilla will be woven into the
children’s ministry curriculum on Wednesday nights. All children and youth are
welcome to participate! Please join us on April 2 to see how you can be
involved! We need actors, singers, and helpers! We have a place for you!
April 2: Introductory meeting for kids and parents
April 16: Auditions for lead parts, and begin learning songs
April 23: Practice
April 30: Practice
May 7: Practice
May 14: Dress rehearsal
Youth
Youth with Chris Darling in the Sanctum
The youth will continue their Bible Study using the devotional "Taming A Liger"
adapted from the the hit film, Napoleon Dynamite. The Bible Study focuses on a
particular scene each week, which is applied to a Biblical story as well as
daily lives. Youth from grades 6 through 12 are welcome.
Puppets with Karen Thrush/Sarah Musson in LL04
Ages 9--adult
Come have a lot of fun and learn about God, the Word, and life. Work on
handling many different kinds of puppets. Newcomers welcome.
Four New Adult Classes
Israel-Palestine: The 2007-08 UM Mission Study,
with Margie and Gordon Schleicher in the Conference Room
Review the history and listen to the voices of Israelis and Palestinians.
Broaden our understanding about all who live in the Holy Land and the dynamics
of the religious and international factors that continue to contribute to the
struggle for peace, security and prosperity in this land where Jesus' walked.
Methodist Spirituality:
Why United Methodists Believe What They Believe What They Do and Act the Way
They Do, with John Ross Thompson in the Mathews Room
April 2 - Methodist beginnings and history
April 16 - A Methodist understanding of God
April 23 - Methodism in song
April 30 - The Methodist Balance in Life
May 7 - Methodist covenant groups
May 14 - Methodist spiritual conversation
Coffee and Conversation: in Bethune
April 2: “The UUMC Green Roof” with Bruce Wheaton
April 16: "How to Make My House More Energy Efficient" with Urban Options
April 23: “Looking Glass Ministries” with Andrew Highland, Church and
Community Worker with the General Board of Global Ministries in rural Shiawasee
County.
April 30, May 7 and 14: “You Don’t Know Me and I Don’t Know You.” The history
you never knew and that we all share. Facilitated by Homer Smith, Lonnie
Lowery, and Jim Shonkwiler
Wellness Series: with Jon Stahl in Asbury Hall
We will offer programs that focus on good practices in physical
conditioning, nutritional information, healthy eating, spiritual and emotional
nurturing, and ending with a spring evening walk to the MSU gardens with moments
for meditation.
April 2--An overview of “Wellness”— with guest Molly Smith From YMCA
April 16--"Praying with our Bodies" with Rev. Alice Fleming Townley
April 23--Healthy cooking with recipes—with Lori Ramhoff
April 30—NIA, a body, mind, and spirit fitness practice –with guest Barb
Starling, Nia instructor
May 7--A presentation about nutritional needs of all ages—with a nutritionist
May 14--Group walk to MSU garden with some meditation in the garden
Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry
Stations of the Cross with Tim Tuthill in the Copper Chimney
Lounge
Starting a Revolution with Kim Bos in the Student Lounge
Study of Culture with Alex McClauslin in Aldersgate
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