Book Club has a new Selection

The first Thursday in October, the book club at Middleville Wesleyan Church will be meeting. We picked another great book. Everyone puts a suggestion in the *hat* and a winner is chosen for us all to read. Some of them stretch our minds... hearts... and reason. But the discussions are so good - the Bible backed reason, the inspired Scriptures are our blueprint for reason.
We have learned so much, shared views, laughed and really thought about concepts, characters and historic figures.
This month we will be reading "Unveiled" by Francine Rivers. The Old Testament character Tamara will come alive and open that period of history for us to sift through.
Bring a box lunch, come sit and enjoy lots of intelligent conversation! We welcome you!

Pioneer Clubs Dinner

We are ready to set the year in motion! Pioneer Clubs is exactly the vehicle to get us moving. Clubs alive and well with our church and local children. The ministry of Pioneer Clubs cannot be measured with any simple gauge that I know of!

On September 25, 2009 Middleville Wesleyan Church will be hosting a kick off dinner. All proceeds will go toward the costs that are associated with the different clubs.

Please come out and support these youngsters as they grow in grace and the knowledge of our Lord. And don't forget the leaders... we grow too. I didn't know my heart could get this big.

Psalms 119:105 Thy Word is a Lamp unto my feet and a Light unto my path...

No better map for life than the Word of God!

Community Activity

"1st Annual Barry County Pumpkin Trot 5K Run/Walk is an event which is raising funds to bring Girls on the Run to Barry County.Girls on the Run is a prevention program for pre-teen girls. This after school program focuses on providing healthy development in areas of social, mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well being.
Using running as an anchor for the program, girls learn to have positive body image, self respect and self esteem; while training for a 5k. The goals of this event are to raise funds to bring Girls on the Run to the Barry County communities, as well as provide awareness to the potential of at risk behaviors in pre-teen girls.
The event will be held on Saturday October 24th at 8:00am. The course follows the beautiful Paul Henry trail in Downtown Middleville, Michigan.
This is a fun, family oriented event. We encourage participants to dress in family friendly Halloween Costumes. Participants can participate in the 5k run or walk. Registrations are being accepted online and by mail. Race Day Details:
• 5K Walk/Run
• $20 per participant, $25 race-day registration
*• Registration includes t-shirt (to be picked up on race day)
• Sign-in begins at 6:30am, Race begins at 8:00am
• Course follows the Paul Henry Trail in downtown Middleville, MI
• All proceeds donated to benefit bringing Girls on the Run to Barry County
• Participants are encouraged to wear family friendly Halloween costumes *those registering on race day are not guaranteed a t-shirt

Go to http://barrygotr.blogspot.com/ to actually register.
We are an elect people!

Pioneer Club Getting Ready to Set the Place Jumping!

Dear Middleville Wesleyan Family,

Church family - October is our month to start! The Kick-off of another year of Pioneer club. We have a great team assembled once again who are getting excited about having the opportunity to teach our children ages 2 through high school about the Word of God.

We will be registering Pioneer Clubs members at the end of September before and after our 11 :00 service, as well as at the first club meeting.

There is a fee per child to help offset the costs of supplies that will be collected at the time of registration. It our desire that each child desiring this experience be able to participate so please contact Pastor Patchett if there is a concern about the costs involved.

Please let us know if there are any questions!

Book Club: Fellowship Time

September 10 means Book Club at Middleville Wesleyan. Come out and enjoy some time with others who enjoy reading, discoveries and sharing together. Your input into next month's selection is desired!
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Bring a box lunch and stay for an hour or two.

Quilting Time!

Quilting: has to be great for the mind! It is puzzle working, fabric feeling, fun times with friends and just all around good for you! That is why we have a great group coming together to work on projects. Sher Argo has lead this group and the gifts that have come are heart warming, memory making and just plain wonderful.

There is no need to be a master quilter, or knowledgeable in applique or fancy hand work. Come and learn as we go. Come and share your experiences. Come and have a good time!

Times and meeting place to be announced.... keep you eye out for this one!

Hastings Summerfest Anticipation

The annual Summerfest in Hastings, MI sets the youth of Middleville Wesleyan Church into action. Help them get their booth ready for this fun function!

August 28 and August 29

Find any rarely used games on the shelf? Any glasses that don't match your decor? Prize worthy items? How about outdoor carpet? Scrap lumber? AND/OR golf putters?
All of these treasures will come to life as the mini golf course draws folks in the booth!

Please bring donation s to church prior to August 23, 2009.
This will be a fun time for all: those strolling the area and those working the booth. Hope to see you there, and thank you in advance for your donations!

Here is a list of preferred items:

Small toys, Stuffed Animals, Games, Colorful Decorative Glasses and Cups, Candy bars big or snack size (must be new packaged"), Ball Caps, Match box cares in good shape, and Bead Bracelets.

Book Club

Our August choice ripe for discussion is The Red Tent. Pack a lunch and enjoy some time of discussion, fellowship Christian friendship and an excellent chance to get to know more about the Middleville Wesleyan Church. We meet the first Thursday of each month. Now, as soon as I write that... let me throw in an amendment! September will be the second Thursday due to Labor Day weekend activities.
Hope to see you there!

Ladies' Bible Study

Thursday mornings at 9:30 come join as we start a new study. The book of James will be the focus. Just having finished Isaiah we are off to the New Testament!

Pack a lunch and stay for the Book Club (This Thursday) . The book club will be discussing The Red Tent. We choose a new book each month.

VBS

Today is the day that VBS explodes into action, laughter, fellowship and praises to our Lord! Come and be a part of this activity!
So, whether it is playing games, learning new memorable songs, feeling like they are part of the Bible stories, or making new friends, your child will have an unforgettable time with us at V.B.S.
Grades (2009-2010): K-6
Dates: July 27 to July 31
Times: 6:30 - 8:00
Friday is our short night. We meet for about a half hour inside with the parents and then the ice cream social to wrap things up!
Don't forget to tell your family, friends and neighbors.
Hope to see you there!

Book Club

We are starting up an interactive book club. Julie Tagg has taken the reins and will be announcing our first book. Fellowship with other Christian women is a vital part of our growth. Join us as we select novels, chat about them and relax in our thoughts. Friendships are made and strengthened with these types of gatherings. Be a part of that, give yourself the gift of encouragement and stretch your mind as you read and discuss literary works.

First meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2009. We would love to see you at Middleville Wesleyan Church.

Convention/Mini Retreat: Guest speaker Sandie Morgan

Come and Enjoy the Day! Only $15 per person! June 27, 2009 @ Faith Church, Lansing, MI 48912

9am sing-in (light refreshments)

9:30 to 3:15 Lincludes a Buffet lunch @12:15

Register 517-331-1415

Sandie Morgan is Administrator of the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force where she is working to build a team that will educate and enlist our local community against the modern slave trade. Sandie is a Registered Nurse and has served on the board of the International Nurses Association in Athens, Greece where she lived for ten years. IT was there that she discovered human trafficking while doing a story for Lydia Living Magazine. She recently served as Coordinator for Vanguard University's Center for Women's Studies and continues to serve as Director of the Lydia Today Foundation. (Lydiatoday.com) Sandie also served as Human Trafficking Dialogue Facilitator at the National Association of Evangelicals Global Leaders Forum in Washington D.D. and was invited to the first White house Roundtable on Human Trafficking. Recently, she hosted the Senior Director for Global Projects from the US State Department for the first Economic Roundtable on Human Trafficking. As an advocate for victims of human trafficking, Sandie guest lectures in universities, community groups, and churches. Since accepting the leadership of OC Human Trafficking Task Force, Sandie has been interviewed by the LA Times and other media forms.

Youth Garage Sale and Car Wash

What could be better than getting a cleaned out garage and a cleaned up car?

Simple answer... the Middleville Wesleyan Youth Garage Sale and Car Wash.

Saturday July 11, 2009 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Sign up for a booth if you would like to sell your items. There is a $10 fee per spot. You will have as much room as you need. If you need for us to provide tables, they will be available for use @ $2.00 each. This sale will be advertised in the local papers - we are right up there with the local news!

Sign up now.

Hastings Summerfest

Hastings Summerfest 2009: coming soon! The Middleville Wesleyan Church's Youth group will have a Game Booth this year. Action time! This is an Outreach of the Youth group, a great event. Sign up to help and take part of this fun event.

August 28 and 29, 2009 11 a.m until 7 p.m.
See you there!