JULY 8

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

OUR PARKING LOT ENTRANCE FROM S. LAFAYETTE IS CLOSED, BUT WE REMAIN OPEN. PLEASE ENTER FROM DOROTHY STREET.

MESSAGE FROM PASTOR NICK

I’ve officially finished my first full week here at SLFUMC! Let me just say, it has been a whirlwind. I’ve had the chance to meet many new faces, and I am looking forward to meeting many more. In the midst of this first week, one of the things I’ve realized is how much change can be both wonderful and absolutely exhausting. I wonder, do any of you feel the same way?

I bring this up because I realize that a new pastor can bring those same feelings: excitement, and for some, maybe even worry. Who is this guy? What does he believe? Is he going to change everything?

As I begin to serve this congregation, I realize just how blessed I am. God has called me to serve here, and God has called me to follow in the footsteps of pastors like Rev. Sondra Willobee and Rev. Mary Gibson. I am very much aware of their legacy, and I will look to honor them as we continue the vision they both shared with you.

In the weeks and months ahead, I encourage you to stop in and say hello. My office will have an open door, and most of the time you will probably find me in the hallway talking and generally being an extrovert. Come share stories with me about the history of our church, and tell me your hopes and dreams for the future. Tell me what you like to do for fun and what your greatest passions are. In turn, I’ll tell you mine, and we will begin to build a relationship that will hopefully be more wonderful than exhausting! 



I look forward to meeting many of you for the first time this Sunday. I can say with certainty that this part of change will be wonderful. Where will God lead us together? In what ways will we grow as people and as a church? We don’t know the answer yet, but we will discover it together.

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.

SOUTH LYON BLOOD DRIVE AUG 5

The next blood drive is located in our fellowship hall on Aug 5 from 2-7:30PM. Use the QR Code to make an appointment or for more details.

RUMMAGE SALE WEEK

We will be hosting a rummage sale on Aug 20 & Aug 21 from 9AM-4PM and on Aug 22 from 9AM-2PM with donations accepted on Aug 17-19 from 9AM-3:30PM & 5:30-7PM.

Please sign up on the kiosk in the church parlor to help today.

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!

COOL YULE FAMILY FUN EVENT 

On Dec 5 from 3-5PM, we are planning to host a spirit-filled free community event, but we need your help to make this event a success. If you are available and willing to help, please sign up using this link so we can continue with plans.

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.