From the Pastor...
Reminder - Friday, April 3rd The OUMC Faithful Kickers invite you to a
Baked Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
for the American Cancer Society's Oxford Relay for Life
at OUMC from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Special Entertainment: Sharron Patterson and Friends
featuring banjos, guitars, piano, dulcimers, and more!
Tickets on sale at the door: $7 each or $20 per family with children under 12
"Keep Cancer Kicked"
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In This Alert: Camping Opportunities
Free Camping/Volunteer Work Day
Myers Lake Campground
April 24-26, 2009
Sign up for a weekend of free camping at Myers Lake United Methodist Campground. Can’t come for the entire weekend? Come just for the clean-up on Saturday. Bring your group from church (UMM, UMYF, etc.) or come as a family. Individuals also welcome! Enjoy free camping this weekend, in exchange for volunteering to clean and ready the campground for the summer season. Bring yard work tools (brooms, rakes, etc.). The clean up will happen in any weather, rain or shine, but workload will vary according to the weather. For more information, call Myers Lake at 810-266-4511 or visit http://www.myerslake.com.
Intimacy with God, Spiritual Retreat
Lake Huron Retreat Center
April 24-26, 2009
Are you hungry for more of God? Do you long to sense His Manifest Presence, hear His voice, feel his touch? Did you know that there are ‘seasons of intimacy’ that mirror the seasons of the year? Journey into the Heart of God with Pastor Bernadine Wormley Daniels. You willtravel the ancient paths to discover your ‘desire’ and worship Him in a whole new way. Retreat cost is $115 for triple occupancy or $55 for commuters. More information at http://www.lakehuronretreat.org/IntimacyWithGod.htm
Scrapbooking Crop Fundraiser for Camp Scholarships
Judson Collins Center
May 2, 2009, 11am-9pm.
Attention Scrapbookers! Come join us for a day of scrapbooking fun at Judson Collins Center and help us raise money to send kids to camp. Cost is $25 a person or $80 for a group of 4 and includes a goodie bag with scrapbooking merchandize, door prizes, free demonstrations of scrapbooking techniques, one meal and beverages all day long and shopping with vendors. It’s sure to be a fun and productive day! Interested vendors should contact the camp also. More information at www.judsoncollinscenter.org or call 517-467-7711.
Mission Trip Training Weekend
Judson Collins Center
May 2 – 3, 2009 10:30 am Sat. – 1:30 pm Sun.
Come and learn or reinforce the basic skills that you will need on your next missions trip! Let us know what you’ll be doing and we’ll tailor the group sessions to your needs! Lunch provided both days. Group meeting time available. Cost- $50 per person. More information at www.judsoncollinscenter.org or call 517-467-7711.
Camp Open Houses
Judson Collins Center
May 10 and 31, 2009
A great way for campers and parents to see camp and learn about what will be happening before camp begins! Meet the staff and enjoy a wagon ride, camp tours, and fun activities. More information at www.judsoncollinscenter.org or call 517-467-7711.
Memorial Weekend Family Camp
Judson Collins Center
May 22@7pm–25@11am
Families and singles are welcome. Whatever your idea of camping is, we have it for you. You can choose to bring your tent, pop-up camper, or SMALL RV and we’ll have a group area campsite for you. If that is too much trouble we have cabins or dorm rooms available. Join family and friends and share good times: Cook out, swim or boat on Wamplers Lake, go for a hike, go for a hayride through our scenic trails, or experience our high ropes course (for age 12 and over). Come together with the family of God and fellowship with others around the campfire. Make this holiday weekend a tradition at Judson Collins Center. Fee covers lodging only. To add to the fun you bring your own food and cook over the campfire or bring your grill. Registration deadline is May 8. Cost is based on the type of housing you select. See www.umccamps.org for full details.
Joanne Liles Memorial Golf Scramble for Camp Scholarships
Friday June 5, 2009
Fenton Farms Golf Club
Outdoor & Retreat Ministries granted approximately 138 scholarships during the 2008 camping season. These scholarships came to approximately $18,099. In 2008 $4,378 was raised through the golf outings. That was a little over 24% of the camp scholarship monies. With the present economic climate many families struggle to meet the day to day expenses and are cutting back on experiences for their children like camp out of necessity. As a result we continue to see the need for more camp scholarships. We are committed to continue to raising money so that everyone can experience camp and a closer relationship with God; but we cannot do it alone. Registration form and more information at http://www.umccamps.org/golf.htm. Cost: $80.
"We envision the Detroit Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
as a healthy, holy branch of the Tree of Life.
We see our churches rooted deeply in scripture,
alive and growing in Christ,
renewed by the Holy Spirit and developing
and sharing fruits of the Spirit with all."
Please visit our web site to learn more about The Detroit Annual Conference news and events. The purpose of the Conference Alert is to inform readers about United Methodist related groups and ministries. Our policy is not to distribute information from groups which are not related to The United Methodist Church, including caucus groups composed of United Methodist persons. For local church news please contact your District office for distribution. You may contact us at conferencealert@umc-detconf.org
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Dear OUMC,
Attached (Zigbuo 3-09.pdf) is a newsletter from the missionaries who visited us last summer, Rev. Herbert and Mary Zigbuo, from Liberia. It explains the church's effort to provide relevant education to young people in Liberia, where 60% of the population is age 20 or younger!
Rev. Doug McMunn
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Artists Wanted
The Orion Art Center is seeking exhibitors for their "Recycled Art Show," which will be open to the public from April 22 - June 18. The show is called, "Re-create: Transforming Trash into Treasure." $1,000 in prize money will be awarded, with categories for youth (age 12 and under), teen (age 13 -19), adult (industrial-rubber, glass, metal, etc.), and adult (household-paper, plastic, glass, etc.). There are art classes in April with a recycled theme and an awards reception on April 22 at 7pm. Contact the Orion Art Center at 248-693-4986.
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Abolitionist Academy
April 17-19, 2009
Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan
Join other leaders in the fight against human trafficking and slavery at the historic abolitionist Adrian College in Michigan. This three-day event will provide you with the education, training, and networking opportunities you need to successfully lead the anti-human trafficking movement in your hometown.
Click here for more information or contact Laura Aguirre, laura@notforsalecampaign.org
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World Malaria Day is April 25: Skip a lunch, send a net, save a life
The people of The United Methodist Church are marking the lead up to April 25, World Malaria Day, with a renewed call to members and friends to support Nothing But Nets, a grassroots anti-malaria effort which allows anyone, for $10, to send a lifesaving bed net to a family in Africa. Bed nets protect children and their families from the bites of malaria-infected mosquitoes. Click here for more information.
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Dulac, Louisiana Disaster Recovery Team has openings.
Mary Peterson is leading a team March 21-29, 2009 for repairing and rebuilding following the recent hurricanes. The team is organized by the Birmingham First United Methodist Church, and is composed of members from Birmingham, Bad Axe, and Owosso Methodist churches. The cost to individual members is $300. There is space for four additional team members. Please contact Mary at mlp4776@yahoo.com.
Katrina Recovery Team has openings
Holly Fujishige is leading a team April 19 -25, 2009, for repairing and rebuilding for Katrina recovery at Heritage UMC in D’Iberville, MSThe team is organized from the St. Clair Shores First United Methodist Church. Please contact Holly Fujishige at hkfujishige@comcast.net or phone at 586-675-3224. The cost to individual team members is $150.00.
LOOKING GLASS COMMUNITY SERVICES,
Andrew Highland or Dawn Dulworth, 12700 S Colby Lake Road, Laingsburg, MI 48848. 517-675-5427, ahighland@lgcservices.org; ddulworth@lgcservices.org. Church and Community Project of the GBGM. Home repairs and renovations, small building projects: painting, porches, roofs, wheelchair ramps, working on our playground. Need 6 teams starting Sept 2008 through summer of 2009. Y, S, A. Max 7. Conference Advance # 3019575. ( 8-0915-NCJ).
FLINT COMMUNITY SERVICE work week, June 21- 26, 2009. Ray McGee, prmcgee@sbcglobal.net, 810-238-7685, Calvary UMC, 2111 Flushing Rd, Flint, MI48504-4722. Stay at the church, do home repairs for financially challenged community members. The cost is $200 per person ($100 to cover meals, etc. and $100 to help offset material expenses). Groups that might like to come at another time during this summer, please contact Pastor Ray McGee. (2009-0223-NCJ)
Duane and Terry Townley
VIM Co- Cordinators for the Detroit Conference
6112 Siebert
Midland, MI 48640
989-835-7564
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Volunteer in Mission Opportunity
Cedar Rapids Disaster Recovery Team has openings.
Rev. Judi and Tom Darling are leading a team April 19 -25, 2009, for repairing and rebuilding after 2008 summer flooding in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The team is organized from the Plainfield and Trinity United Methodist Churches. The cost to individual team members is $150. Please contact Tom or Judi Darling at darlts17@aol.com or 248-701-9039.
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Do you want to serve on a short term mission trip? The United Methodist Church continuously organizes and sends VIM (Volunteer in Mission) Teams in disaster response, construction, hunger relief, teaching, and other kinds of missions. Training is available on April 4.
UMVIM Leadership Training is Available
When: Saturday, April 4, 2009
9:45am - 3:00 pm
Where: Flint Calvary UMC at 2111 Flushing
The cost will include the UMVIM Leadership manual for $25 and $5 for lunch.
UMVIM leader training provides in depth preparation for team leaders as they respond locally, nationally, or internationally to God’s call to Christian mission
Register with Terry and Duane Townley at dttown@aol.com or phone at 989-835-7564
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See this newsletter in it’s entirety at http://umccamps.org/2009marchnewsletter.htm
Outdoor and Retreat Ministries
Nurturing Disciples, Transforming Lives!
March/April 2009
Judson Collins Myers Lake Lake Huron Camp Kinawind
Ministry Jubilee Shirt Photo Summer Employment Supporting the Ministry
Core Foundations of Camp and Retreat Ministry
United Methodist camp and retreat leaders across the United States have committed ourselves to seven core foundations that undergird our ministry. These values emerged from several grass roots gatherings, with broad and inclusive discussion throughout our United Methodist camp and retreat leaders’ network. There is wide agreement through United Methodist camping that these are important aspects of our ministry that we will seek to implement in an intentional way. This powerful statement of shared values has inspired us, and we would like to share them with you. The seven foundations (not in order of priority) are:
Providing Intentional Places Apart: Sabbath, Silence, Solitude, and Prayer
Developing Christian Spiritual Leaders
Extending Genuine Christian Hospitality and Community
Collaborating with United Methodist Churches and Agencies
Nurturing Faith and Discipleship
Teaching Creation Care and Appreciation
Equipping Guests to do Love and Justice
In each newsletter, we will share how we are implementing one of these foundations. This time we begin with “Providing Intentional Places Apart.” read more
Ministry Jubilee
Many churches have been asking for more information on Ministry Jubilee programs. In 2009, Outdoor and Retreat Ministries has 19 programs in Ministry Jubilee. This area of the newsletter highlights an Outdoor and Retreat Ministry MJ program so that you can learn more about them.
MJ 1257
Camp Staff Training
Prior to the start of each summer camp season is a critical time of staff training. Individuals arrive at our sites with various levels of experience and skills. The love of the Lord, love of the youth ministry, and love of the outdoors are the common denominators. Those combined with an intense time of training create a unified staff ready to serve a wide variety of campers. Read more
Where is your shirt?
Your camp shirt, that is! We want to see photos of you wearing your camp shirt. Send us a photo of you in your camp shirt from Camp Kinawind, Judson Collins Center, Lake Huron Retreat Center, Acorn Camp or Myers Lake. You could be at an interesting vacation spot, working on a service project, or hanging out with friends you met at camp. All submissions with a correctly completed entry form will be posted on our website. Photos with inappropriate content will not be posted. The most interesting submissions will be placed in our newsletter.
Enter your camp shirt photo; for contest rules and form go to http://umccamps.org/shirtcontest.htm
Ann, wearing a Lake Huron Retreat Center shirt, with Bishop Keaton, leading a tour through Education Opportunities in Jerusalem. February 2009.
Looking for a Summer Job?
Are you looking to serve Christ this summer? Do you have what it takes to share your faith journey with others? Are you a creative and spontaneous type of person? Outdoor and Retreat Ministries has several positions available for persons who wish to serve the Lord in a staff position. Read More….
Supporting the Camp and Retreat Ministry
How can you support Outdoor and Retreat Ministries?
Visit www.umccamps.org and click on “Support Our Ministry” There you will find:
· On-Line Donations! You can make an on-line donation at www.umccamps.org
· Wish lists for each camp site. You can see what items camps would like, or a dollar amount for each item if you wish to donate financially toward a specific item.
· Ministry Jubilee programs. Your church will receive credit from the Detroit Conference if a donation is made through Ministry Jubilee. The website lists the 19 programs offered by ORM in the Ministry Jubilee booklet and tells how donations will be used.
· Volunteering Opportunities. The website lists the opportunities available at each camp site.
Other ways to support Outdoor and Retreat Ministries:
· Use Goodsearch. When you use the Goodsearch engine for your internet searches you can designate Outdoor and Retreat Ministries to receive donations. Go to http://www.goodsearch.com.
· Attend one of our programs! For a full listing of events go to www.umccamps.org.
· Prayer. Support camp and retreat ministries with your prayers as we endeavor to nurture disciples and transform lives!
· Major gifts. Did you know...
o that you can make a planned gift or estate gift to camp and retreat ministries?
o that good things would result from a gift?
o that assistance in gift planning is available?
For more information, contact:
Jan Thomas, Director, Outdoor & Retreat Ministries
800-334-0544 or
jthomas@umccamps.org
Heather D. Laskos
Program and Marketing Assistant
Detroit Conference
Outdoor and Retreat Ministries
800-334-0544
www.umccamps.org
B. Sallans
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
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Oxford United Methodist Church
21 E Burdick St. Oxford, MI 48371
(248)628-1289
OUMC.office@sbcglobal.net www.oumc.us
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