JULY 1

VISIT: southlyonfirstumc.org

for more information

Worship in the sanctuary and livestreamed on YouTube

at 9:45AM on Sundays

Bring Your Own Coffee - no coffee hour during the summer.

Livestream Worship on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3k7Z3Eu

MESSAGE FROM PASTOR NICK

I am certainly feeling the heat. On Monday the 29th, I moved into the church parsonage to a hot and humid 94 degree day. Since that Monday, temperatures have continued to swelter in the mid 90’s, making this move the hottest move I have ever done. But that isn’t the only way I am feeling the heat. For a lot of you, this is the first time hearing from me as your Pastor. It creates in me a sense of responsibility to make sure that my first words to you are meaningful and tell you a bit about myself.

So let me begin with this; everything I say and do while I have the privilege of serving you will be done with deep love in my heart. I consider myself blessed to be called into ministry and feel incredibly blessed to be serving at SLFUMC. As you get to know me, you will see that is how I will lead. I will lead with joy in my heart, and with a desire to build upon the great church community you have created. South Lyon is an incredible community, continually growing, yet still with a small-town feel, and I am excited to get out into that town, and brag about SLFUMC.

Over the next couple of months, the weather is most likely going to stay hot. I’m not too happy about that. What I am happy about though, it that over the next few months, I’ll be getting to know you. I am thankful for God’s presence in this time of transition and cannot wait to see where the Holy Spirit will guide us together. I look forward to worshiping, serving, and growing alongside you as we discover together what God has in store for SLFUMC.

SOUTH LYON PRIDE IN THE PARK JUL 11

Our church is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for South Lyon Pride in the Park! Please mark your calendars and join us on Saturday, July 11 from 12-4pm at McHattie Park. We need lots of volunteers to help us host a table and welcome our community to create a prayer ribbon, enjoy a popsicle, and learn about the many ways to get involved with our church. To volunteer, please contact Pam Ortner or use the QR Code below.

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Invite your friends! Sign up by this Friday, July 3rd.

Michigan Conference District Changes

The 2026 Michigan Annual Conference approved a new district structure, reducing the number of districts from seven to four. This change is intended to strengthen connections between churches and steward conference resources more effectively.

The four districts are:

• Greater Detroit District – Rev. Dr. Darryl Totty
• Greater Southwest District – Rev. Dean Prentiss
• Northern Skies District – Rev. Kristi Hintz
• Central Shores District – Rev. John Kasper

For South Lyon First UMC, the biggest change is that we are now part of the Greater Detroit District. We welcome Rev. Dr. Darryl Totty as our new District Superintendent and look forward to his leadership and support.



We also celebrate Rev. LuAnn Rourke, who has been appointed Assistant to the Bishop. We are grateful for her faithful service and wish her well in this important new role.

Please join us in praying for our conference leaders as they guide the Michigan Conference into this new chapter of ministry.

“There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.” — 1 Corinthians 12:5

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM HELP

We still need drivers to help distribute packed lunches to locations in the community on Tuesday and Thursdays.

If you are willing to help, please sign up using the QR code.

We also need a lot of decorated lunch bags. Bags are provided in the church parlor. Please pick up the bags, take them home to decorate them, and return them to the same basket in the parlor.

We are also collecting individual macaroni-n-cheese cups and peanut butter in the basket in the parlor. We serve over 3,000 lunches over the summer, so your help is appreciated!

FROM THE STAFF-PARISH RELATIONS TEAM

We currently have job openings for the positions listed below. If you or someone you know is interested in obtaining further information, please use the SPRT email: staffparish@southlyonfirstumc.org.  We appreciate your assistance in helping spread awareness of these wonderful opportunities to be a part of our church staff!

MUSIC MINISTRIES LEADER (part-time, 15 hrs/week)

Position responsibilities include coordinating and preparing worship music for services and events, being the principal worship leader and accompanist, leading, coordinating, and recruiting volunteer musicians, working in partnership with the Band Leader, and communicating regularly with church staff.

YOUTH COORDINATOR (part-time, 8-10 hrs/week)

Position responsibilities include cultivating faith formation of the congregation's youth, collaboratively working to develop a Youth Group Plan, recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers, and attending Youth Ministries events and other church events and meetings as requested.

Giving Options

·       Use WebGive at our website by clicking here or by using the our QR code :            

·       Use our giving app on your phone, VancoMobile

·       Dropoff a check in our drop-box at door #4 at the church

·       Mail a check to SLFUMC, 640 S. Lafayette, South Lyon, MI 48178

·       Explore other options on the Giving page of our website by clicking here here

Please be aware that we will never ask for your financial, account, or payment information by email. If there is a question, you will be contacted by phone or in person by a staff member.

Staff members will never ask for gift cards or financial help by email.

BUILDING USE REQUEST

Yes! The church has space available for your group. Spaces fill up quickly and there is an approval process, so please allow as much time as possible between your request and the date of your meeting or event to ensure that we can

accommodate your needs.

Office Hours

• Mon 10am-3pm
• Wed 10am-3pm
• Tues, Thurs, & Fri closed

Check out our website or our live calendar

for more information about our church or any of these programs!

Do you prefer a printed copy of our Midweek Messenger? Hard copies are available in the tote outside door #4 at the church and on the kiosk.