Announcements

The following is a list of current announcements at CUMC. If you need further information please feel free to call the office at 997-9225 or email us at coopumc@altelco.net

Church Office Hours

The church office is open Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 until 3:00.

Monthly Committee Meetings

Worship Committee - Tuesday, Sept. 7

Trustee Committee - Tuesday, Sept. 14

Finance Committee - Tuesday, Sept. 21

Church Council - Tuesday, Sept. 28

United Friends

The United Friends will have their monthly meeting and luncheon on Thursday, September 2 at 2 p.m.

All women of our church are welcome to share in a time of fellowship.

ADULT FELLOWSHIP

Let's start the new year off with a luncheon at Butch's Restaurant in Holland on Friday, September 10. They have a varied menu of almost any kind of food you want. We will meet at the Church at 11 AM and car pool to the restaurant. I hope you have enjoyed your summer and are ready for our fellowship and, of course, lunch. Sign up on the sheet on the counter in the Fellowship Room.

Char Reffeor

Bound 4 Glory

WE ARE BOUND 4 GLORY…OUR ETERNAL DESTINY IS SECURE! THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS A JOURNEY WHICH CULMINATES WITH JESUS CHRIST IN ETERNAL GLORY.

By the grace of God, BOUND 4 GLORY was brought together in December of 2006. We come from various musical backgrounds, but share a love for Christ and have a real desire to share the musical talents we've been blessed with.

BOUND 4 GLORY is a gospel quartet made up of four Christian men. Matt Troost, the tenor, is a parts manger and has sung with the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Choir of Praise. Randy Van Dyke sings the melody and works as a carpenter. He has sung in a quartet with his brothers called the Van Dyke Quartet. The bass, Mike Netts, is an insurance estimator. He has been associated with various groups in high school and has sung with two prominent groups, the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Choir of Praise and the King's Choraliers. Jerry Koning is a school teacher. He was formerly the baritone for Renewed, a Christian gospel quartet, and he presently directs the senior choir at First Byron CRC.

BOUND 4 GLORY exists to praise God for His Goodness, to bless the hearts of His children wherever they may be found, and to present the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ to a lost and hurting world. We are thankful God has brought us together and count it a privilege to spread the gospel through song.

Bound 4 Glory will be our Special Music during our Worship Service on Sunday, September 12. Following our morning worship service we will have a church potluck.

September 12 Potluck

Please join us for a Potluck on Sunday, September 12 immediately following the worship service. Take this time for fellowship with your church family and with the group Bound 4 Glory.

We ask that you bring a dish to pass. Drinks and place settings will be provided.

Save this date!

Crop Walk

The Marne, Ravenna, Coopersville Crop Walk will take place on Sunday, October 10 at noon. For more information on this event contact Karolyn Holmes at 893-6063.

Volunteers needed

On October 9, two people are needed to collect money on the corner of Eastmanville and Main St. for CROP Walk. There are two shifts: 8:45 - 10:30 and 10:15 - 12:00. Please contact Karolyn Holmes if you are available to help out with this community event.

Craft Night

Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends & neighbors. We meet at 6:30 PM and go until Midnight. Come and work on any craft that you have from quilting, knitting, crocheting, card making, painting and scrapbooking, etc. There is a $2.00 fee to attend. Please notify Kris B. or call the office at 997-9225 if you will be attending. Our schedule is as follows: September 24, October 15, November 12 and All Day Event Nov. 13

Scrip

The Summer Camp Team/Youth Group are placing orders for Scrip. The order form is on the table, by the drinking fountain, located in the fellowship Room. Scrip is a great way for the youth of our church to raise money. By ordering gift cards to places like Family Fare, Speedway, Restaurants, Menards, Sams Club, Walmart and many others, the youth get a percentage of the amount ordered ranging from 2% - 18%. If you have any questions or would like to place and order please contact Roxanne.

Wednesday Bible Study

Please join us for Bible Study beginning Wednesday, September 8.

Children's Choir

The Coopersville United Methodist Church is offering Children's choir. The rehearsals will be on Thursdays at 4 pm in our worship center. The Children’s choir will be directed by Jerre Jean Conran.

This is open to children ages 4 through 5th grade. They will sing one Sunday a month. We ask that a parent sign up to bring a snack for after rehearsal and an adult to be here during rehearsal to help where needed and serve the snacks. See the sign up sheet on the counter in the Fellowship Room.

If you have a child interested in attending our choir, please contact the church office at 997-9225 by Sept. 12. The rehearsals will start on Sept. 16.

The Love Revolution

Possibly one of Joyce Meyer’s most urgent books, The Love Revolution forces you to answer the question, “What are you doing for others?” Your answer could change your life and your world.

Everyone is encouraged to join in this Small Group Bible Study on Tuesday, September 14 at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Room.

For more information, contact Lynn Swart at 970-0812.

Summer Camp Fundraiser

By the drinking fountain you will find a decorated garbage can for pop cans/bottles. All profits will go towards the Summer Camp Fund to help offset the cost per child to attend camp. Please feel free to bring in your empty pop cans/bottles to help support this important ministry of our church.

We appreciate your support.

CHRISTIAN MUSIC JAM NIGHT

September 26, at 6:30 p.m., is an evening set aside at the Coopersville United Methodist Church, 105 N. 68th Street, Coopersville, for those who want to listen to and/or participate in Christian music of all kinds to glorify God. Some of the music is good for sing-along or play along, some is newly created music in contemporary styles, and some is specific music offered by individuals or groups who have found a particular instrumental or vocal piece to be uplifting. Acoustic and electronic instruments are invited to share the time. Keyboards and a drum set are available in the Worship Center for use by all. An accompanist is available for soloists who need one. Sign-in begins at 6:30 p.m. with set-ups, warm-ups, etc., completed by shortly before 7:00. Jamming begins at 7:00. Refreshments are available afterwards.

Come as you are. This is a “Run what you brung” opportunity (to use race-track vernacular), for those who enjoy being a part of a musical experience—the only criterion being that the music should represent a content that is meaningful to the relationship between the performer(s) and the Lord. Call Jerre Jean Conran (997-6607) if you have any questions. The next date is October 24, November 28.

Feeding America

Coopersville Cares is offering Feeding America Mobile Pantry trucks at COS at 10AM on the following dates in 2010. Please bring your own bags or containers. People in need are assisted regardless of age, marital status, religion, race, gender or sexual orientation. No previous association with Coopersville Cares or proof of income is needed. Sep 14 Oct 12 Nov 9 Dec 14

Exchange Students

The Council for Educational Travel USA (CETUSA) is a non-profit student exchange organization designated by the U.S. Department of State.

Envision world peace. Have you ever considered hosting an international high school student? CETUSA is happy to answer any questions you may have about this opportunity. We have students from Asia, Europe, Central and South America who dream of spending a semester or a year in an American high school. We can match you with a student who will fit right in with your family. Envision world peace and help us take those first steps toward achieving it... Act now by calling 1-888-238-8721.

Book Club

Jim Urquhart is creating a Book Club for our church. If you would like to attend the Book Club, they will meet on Sunday, September 19 at 11:30 for a 10 minute meeting. They will decide on the book and date and time of the Book Club. Please join them or contact Jim at 895-7865.

All are welcome and encouraged to join. Hope to see you there!