(Newsletter Here) Far and Near …. it’s Super Meer! We had such a blast with Hero Hotline Vacation Bible School last month. The theme was all about working together to follow Jesus! We had a great turnout of kids, and we owe a big thanks to Pam Mitteer and all our volunteers! Super Meer was the name… Read More »
July 2023
(Newsletter Here) Four Big Theological Words This month as people gather for family celebrations, and we celebrate our nation’s history, I am studying the Gospel of John and the “four big theological words of the Gospel: love, life, glory and truth.” (Bauckham, 2015) How does it apply to Mears & Shelby UMC? Let’s see, shall… Read More »
June 2023
(Newsletter Here) “Should I stay or should I go? If I stay there will be trouble, if I go there will be double. Come on and let me know. Should I stay or should I go?” This chorus by The Clash, this punk rock group from back in my day echoes through my head whenever… Read More »
May 2023
(Newsletter Here) Hello friends of Mears & Shelby UMC Do you know what day May 4th is? My kids would say that it’s Star Wars Day – May the 4th be with you – lol. Some would say that it’s the day before Cinco de Mayo. Both would be right, but it’s something more as… Read More »
April 2023
(Newsletter Here) Hello friends of Mears & Shelby UMC and Happy Easter! I hope that you’re going to be able to spend time to reconnect with old friends and family or maybe even spend time with new friends. This year two of our sons are going to meet us Sunday afternoon and pick up a… Read More »
March 2023
(Newsletter Here) Have you ever been in a dirty church? I’m talking cobwebs in the doors, windows, and stairways. The pews were well worn, and the floor underneath was consistently dirty from Michigan winter boots. They couldn’t afford to hire a custodian and Easter was coming. Would you like to spend Easter Sunday in a… Read More »
February 2023
(Newsletter Here) I wish you all a happy and blessed 2023. I cannot believe that we’ve been together for eight months already. Whew! All the decorations are down and it is time to settle in for the rest of the winter. This is the first edition of our updated newsletter which you will be receiving monthly. … Read More »
