The Marne Methodist...Rodney Prahl Phil Turner Nominations *Pastor Cydney Idsinga Chris Hall Jan Koster Trustees * John Esch Mike Fryman Leon Hoogewind Jeff Lindberg Bob McCrea Phil

Newsletter of the Marne United Methodist Church, Marne, Michigan “Celebrating 160 years of Discipleship”

The Marne Methodist “Scripture, Tradition, Reason, Experience

June 2020

Apache Prayer

May the sun bring you new energy by day. May the moon softly restore you by night. May the rain wash away your worries. May the breeze blow new strength into your being. May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life.

Come join us for our very first Outside Worship Service!

When: Sunday, June 14th at 10:00am

Where:

Marne United Methodist Church 14861 Washington St

Marne, MI 49435

Our parking lot attendants will greet you at the entrance of our parking lot and guide you to a socially distanced space, so we can all enjoy prais-ing Him together. Pastor Cyd will be preaching from a lift truck and we will have music for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vehicle.

(Radio station to be announced) Come be a part of the fun and join in on the excitement as we find new ways to worship together as a church.

MARNE UMC COMMITTEES SPRC (Staff Parish Relations Committee)

*Linda McCrea

Kris Durst

Sara Lindberg Tricia McPheron

Tracey Slack

Phil Turner AD Board *Mike Slack

Kris Durst

Pastor Cydney Idsinga

Brenda Lindberg Thelma Matthews

Linda McCrea Lynne Pavelin

Rodney Prahl Phil Turner Nominations *Pastor Cydney Idsinga

Chris Hall

Jan Koster Trustees *

John Esch Mike Fryman

Leon Hoogewind Jeff Lindberg

Bob McCrea Phil Turner

Delores VanderLinde

Dan Whipple Finance *

Rodney Prahl

Thelma Matthews

Brenda Lindberg (Treasurer) Missions *Lynne Pavelin Memorial

*Delores VanderLinde

Joyce DeGraaf Barb Hawley Educational Director

Kris Durst Signage *Buck Matthews

Mike Fryman

John McPheron Treasurer

Brenda Lindberg Lay Leader Rodney Prahl Stephen Ministry Leader Jan Koster UMW Thelma Matthews Hospitality Gena Levandowski Church Historian

Buck Matthews Invitational Ministries Director

Barb Hawley *Committee Chair

There may have been times during this imposed separation from our church family/friends that you may have needed some encour-agement or a glimmer of hope or joy. Whether that came as a phone call, a note in the mail, or a comforting word of scripture – any/all were appreciated. Read these words and may you experience a peaceful calm assurance. “Though the mountains be shaken, and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 “I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans go prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a fu-ture.” Jeremiah 29:11 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. Psalm 55:22 Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Greetings to all the ladies of our church. The UMW ladies hope you and your loved ones are well. Even though COVID19 has kept us all physically apart, I'm sure we all agree that our love and caring for each and every member of our congregation is carried in our hearts and prayers every day. Looking forward to our "reunion" - whenever that may be - and the continuation of our monthly meetings in the Fall. Thelma Matthews, UMW President

PRAYER REQUESTS Current:

Vern Beemer Donna Braxmaier Russ Braxmaier Johnine Callahan Kim Eckert Karen Foster Becky Hall Chris Kowalski Dave Kuieck Dick Mackey Helen Michael Rodney Prahl Baby Skyla Marian Szudera Phi l Tavolacci Dennis Wiersma Please Pray for Our Military: Jacob Blankenship Patrick DeGeus Jim Haisma Theresa Haisma Brianna Hemwell Travis Hoyle Jack Pleune

Our Police, Firefighters & First Responders ~Our Country~

If your birthday or anniversary is missing or incorrect, please let us know.

Jeanette Darlene Stoffers, aged 78 of Coopersville, Michigan passed away, Saturday, May 2, 2020.

14861 Washington St.

Marne, Michigan, 49435

Tel: 616.677.3957

[email protected]

Marne United Methodist Church

Come open our door. Come

open your mind and heart

Reaching in to pray

Reaching out in love and service

Reaching up in worship.

Marne United Methodist Door

Pastor Cydney Idsinga’s Contact information: Cell (517) 617-7382

email: [email protected] www.marneumc.com

Church email [email protected]

Do You Need Help? Food, Addiction, Mental Illness, Abuse, Gambling and help for other problems is only a call away— In Grand Rapids call 2-1-1 or Toll Free 1-800-887-1107

Pastor Cydney Idsinga Secretary/Webmaster, Holly Long Ross Michael, Choir Director Phil Tavolacci, Pianist Dylan Bromley, Russell Hall, Custodians

Challenges – How well do you know your Bible?

1. How many brothers did Joseph have? 2. How wrote most of Proverbs? 3. Who was Ruth’s great grandson? 4. Which book is last in the Old Testament? 5. What does Emmanuel mean? 6. The New Testament states “God is ______.” 7. “Faith without good works is_________.” 8. “People are saved by grace through _________.” 9. Who wrote the book of Revelation? 10.To whom did God first give the two tablets made of stone?

1– 11, 2– Solomon, 3– David, 4– Malachi, 5– God with us, 6– Love, 7– Dead, 8– Faith, 9– John, 10– Moses