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Worship in the sanctuary at 8:30 & 11AM on Sundays
Coffee hour between services
Sunday School for all ages at 9:45AM
Livestream Worship at 11AM on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3k7Z3Eu
| | | | I love how important our community is to SLFUMC. It seems like every day there is a new opportunity to serve South Lyon in some way. This summer, we packed bag lunches for children in our community. Later this year, we’ll open our doors for “Cool Yule.” And, of course, we have year-round opportunities to serve our neighbors through Active Faith. | | |
With Election Day approaching, we have another opportunity to serve.
Our local poll workers put in incredibly long days. Their day begins around 6:00 in the morning and often doesn’t end until well after 8:00 at night. There are few breaks and not many opportunities to simply take a breath and relax. And in a time when elections can bring heightened emotions and anxiety, poll workers are often the ones who encounter that stress firsthand.
So, as a simple sign of appreciation for the time and energy they give to our community, we will be delivering sweets and treats to our local polling locations, along with cards of encouragement and gratitude.
Would you like to be part of it? We will certainly need your help!
Mark Election Day on your calendar and stay tuned for a sign-up sheet here at the church. There will be opportunities to donate treats, write cards, and help us share a little kindness with those serving our community that day.
It’s one more simple way we can be generous, love our neighbors, and share the love of God with South Lyon.
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COFFEE WITH PASTOR NICK
On Wednesdays, from 8:00–10:00 AM, you’ll find Pastor Nick at Java House grabbing a cup of coffee, but more importantly, hoping people will stop in and visit. You are invited to join Pastor Nick for a cup of coffee and a time to talk about church, life, family, faith, sports, the weather—or absolutely nothing important at all.
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PASTOR APPRECIATION
Hello Friends! I bring greetings from the Staff Parish Relations Team. Wow! Fall is here and October is the month when we celebrate Pastor Nick. It is a time to say “thank you” to him for all he has been doing to get to know our church and our community.
October is Pastor Appreciation Month with the second Sunday designated as Pastor Appreciation Day. It was established as a worldwide recognition time in 1992. The call to honor the contributions of pastoral leaders can be traced back to Paul, who advised congregations to give “double honor” to the elders who managed the affairs of the church well, “especially those whose work is preaching and teaching” (1 Timothy 5:17, NIV).
Pastor Nick has already become an integral part of our church family. With an open heart and a quick laugh, he has begun to share himself with us. He had barely unpacked his boxes before joining us on our God's Country Mission trip. He has spent time with our youth and is focused on helping them achieve their goals and vision for Youth Group. And he has already started celebrating with us and supporting us. SLFUMC shines in South Lyon, which fits Pastor Nick's desire to be visible and connected with our community as we bring our mission and Jesus’ love to others.
We hope to have some surprises for Pastor Nick this month from SPRT and all of the church. Please feel free this month to leave cards for him in the parlor to share your own messages of gratitude. On Sunday, October 11th, we will offer a special treat after each service to celebrate and thank Pastor Nick. Please stop by to offer him your personal greetings.
Thank you for being part of our wonderful church community at SLFUMC. I know we will all be excited to show Pastor Nick our love and appreciation.
Blessings! - Rebecca Lundy, SPRT
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CHILI COOK-OFF NOV 8
On Nov 8th at 1PM, bring your appetite, invite your friends, wear your favorite Lions gear, and support upcoming Trustees projects with your free-will offering! Please sign up, if you have a chili to enter, or if you would like to help.
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U OF M ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE RAFFLE
Thank you for supporting the Samaritan Counseling Center as the
September Mission of the Month.
The Samaritan Counseling Center will be raffling off the Ultimate Game Experience
(provided by the Football Alumni of Michigan) for the
U of M game against UCLA on November 21st.
This package includes two tickets to the game, with seats in Section 25, Row 35 (valued at $500); exclusive football alumni of Michigan Pregame Tailgate experience (valued at $500); and pregame sideline access (valued at $4,000).
Raffle tickets are $100 and are being sold by SCC staff and in the business office. Please contact Ron Studer if you are interested.
The drawing will take place on November 1st. There will be a total of only 250 tickets sold.
100% of the ticket sales directly support Samaritan Counseling Center.
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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.
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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!
TRADITIONAL MUSIC LEADER
The Traditional Music Leader’s primary responsibility is to coordinate and prepare worship music for services and events, utilizing a variety of genres and volunteer musicians. The Music Leader is the principal accompanist for worship services, funerals, weddings, and events. Recruiting, coordinating, training, leading, and encouraging volunteers, as well as instrumental preparation, is a weekly focus of this position. The Traditional Music Leader communicates regularly with the Lead Pastor and the Band Leader.
YOUTH GROUP LEADER
Cultivate authentic relationships and a vibrant youth ministry where young people grow in faith, build meaningful community, and discover their gifts for service and leadership. Through faith formation, fellowship, mission, and service opportunities, the Youth Group Leader will help move students from passive participants to active disciples who contribute to the life of the church and community. Success will be measured through student engagement, spiritual and character growth, meaningful relationships, participation in service, and the development of youth as peer leaders.
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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
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.
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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.
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Office Hours
- Tues 9am-2pm
- Thurs 9am-2pm
- Mon, Wed, & 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 on the kiosk in the parlor.
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