Mancelona United Methodist Church

09/03/2026

What's Happening . . -

Pies to serve at Harvest Dinner: Brenda Lockman will be calling you to donate homemade apple or pumpkin pies for our Annual Harvest Supper.

Special Pie Sale: - Blueberry, Cherry, Pecan, Pumpkin, and Apple pies will be for sale at $20 the night of Harvest Supper.

Reminder from Rhonda Allen: Our Church Conference needs those annual forms, so if you are a chairperson, they will be coming!

“Penny the Piggy Bank” is still available on the table near our Offering Box. You can empty your pocket change to go toward the World Thank Offering. Every penny counts!

Help! Snacks and Chat and Potluck - Please use the sign-up sheet on the table as you enter the Sanctuary.

KAT (Kid’s Adventure Time for K-6th) – No KAT on Communion Sunday.

Sunday, September 6 – 12 pm – Bible Study on Micah in Conference Room

Tuesday, September 8 - Community Meal, 5:00 pm – Fellowship Hall led by Rhonda Allen and Ellen Whitehead

Wednesday, September 9 - 1:00 pm - Knit Chicks meets in Conference Room

Wednesday, September 9 – No UWF in September. All activity centered around Harvest Supper.

Wednesday, September 9 – No Women’s Book Study in September. Will begin the study on “Blessings, “October 14, 2:30 pm.

Sunday, September 13 - Potluck after church

Monday, September 14 – 4:00 pm - MUMC Ad Council

Mark Your Calendar! Annual Harvest Supper – Thursday, September 24 - 5:00 pm; take outs available at 4:30 and 6:00 pm. Ticket Cost: $15 Adults, $10 for 5–12-year-olds, and under 5 free

09/03/2026

The message for this Sunday, September 6 will be delivered by the Rev. Kristi Hintz. It is entitled, "Tied Up in Knots." The Scripture lesson is Matthew 18:15-20.

Hymns:

K*m Ba Yah - Page 494 (Verses 1-4)
Freely, Freely #389 (both verses)
Let There Be Peace on Earth #431 (there’s only one verse)

Communion Sunday so Evalyne Magare will play the drums during the Offering.

There will be no Kats as this is Communion Sunday.

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Meat Slicer Avantco SL31 12”
$250 cash
Local pick up

Limited use at UMC. Approximately 10 years old; manual gravity feed. Generous tray size. Can hold foods up to 9” wide by 7” high. Slicer is small and compact so that it can fit into small business spaces. Portable so you can clean more thoroughly. Includes cleaning kit.

08/28/2026

What's Happening . .

Today, Friday, August 28 - Mortensen Funeral Home - 1-3 pm - Celebration of Life for Judy Plunkett who passed away last Monday.

Pies to serve at Harvest Dinner: Brenda Lockman will be calling you to donate homemade apple or pumpkin pies for our Annual Harvest Supper which will be Thursday. September 24 at 5:00 pm; take outs available at 4:30 and 6:00 pm. Ticket Cost: $15 Adults, $10 for 5–12-year-olds, and under 5 free. Don't wait for Brenda's call; text or call Brenda at 231.632.6349; email: [email protected]

Special Pie Sale: In order to keep our ticket prices the same as last year, we are having a special homemade pie sale to help offset the cost of the beef. The evening of the Harvest Supper, there will be a dozen pies available for you to purchase for $20 (note correction) at the door. We hope to have a variety of fruit pies (cherry, blueberry, apple) and pecan and pumpkin. You will pay at the door for your pie, pick it out, label, and pick up as you leave. Please call, email, or text Carol Kingsley to donate for this special pie sale! 231.360.9029 or [email protected]

Reminder from Rhonda Allen: Our Church Conference needs those annual forms, so if you are a chairperson, they will be coming!

“Penny the Piggy Bank” is still available on the table near our Offering Box. You can empty your pocket change to go toward the World Thank Offering. Every penny counts!

Help! Snacks and Chat and Potluck - Please use the sign-up sheet on the table as you enter the Sanctuary.

Last Sunday for Stuff the Bus until August 30. - Please donate school supplies: Folders, pens, pencils, crayons, notebooks, tissues, etc. Jackie Bates has placed a container on the pew in the Welcome Center.

KAT (Kid’s Adventure Time for K-6th) – Children go to the front by organ with Nancy Wheeler. Parents: Pick up your children in the Welcome Center, after KAT. Every week except Communion Sunday.

Tuesday, September 1 - Community Meal, 5:00 pm – Fellowship Hall – Led by Laurie Allison and Denise Plakmeyer

Wednesday, September 2 - 1:00 pm - Knit Chicks meets in Conference Room

Mark Your Calendar! Annual Harvest Supper – Thursday, September 24

08/28/2026

Rev. Kristi Hintz, District Superintendent, Northern Skies will be in the pulpit this Sunday, August 30 delivering the message,
"Little Heroes.”

Scripture Lesson: Jonah 1:1-6

Hymns:

iWorship – How Great is Our God
Abide With Me - #700 (verses 1, 3, 4)
Blest Be the Tie That Binds - #557 (all verses)

Special Music: Piano Medley by Elaine Hughey

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

Hope to see you there!

Tickets available from any church member. We will only be seating 100, so best to get your tickets in advance!

Special Pie Sale! There will be 12 pies available at the door for $20. each. Look for cherry, pecan, apple, to name a few! A few ladies dedicated to our church have volunteered to make these 12 pies to sell which will help offset the cost of the beef and keep our ticket prices the same as last year. We are blessed for their kindness!

Ticket information on flyer. Tickets available from any church member or call Rhonda Allen at 231.587.1278. Tickets available at door if available. All proceeds benefit local or national mission projects.

08/25/2026

Thank you!

Thanks to local farmers for their great donations to the community! We are so grateful for them sharing their hard earned harvest! THANK YOU