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It has been a while since I stuck something inthe church newsletter, but the announcement ofa new worship leader on staff at the Wallooncampus needed a little press!

It gives me great pleasure to introduce AndyStefanic as our newest staff member! Andy hasbeen up front for a while now at Walloon, andhas made the decision to leave Honeywell inBoyne City to come on staff full time! Andyand Rachelle (and Kyle) live in Ellsworth andalso is no stranger to the East Jordan campus ashe served part time on staff there for about 3years. He has been part time at several otherchurches over the years, most recently at theGaylord EV Free church. His heart and gifts arein worship music, so the timing of his desire tofollow God's leading into a full time positionwas when we had that need to be met. No coin-cidences where Jesus is concerned!

The search committee consisted of a lot of ourown musicians as well as other staff and boardmembers, and we were very grateful to findafter the review of resumes and interviewprocess that we could fill this position fromwithin. We are very blessed to have the qualityof music and such gifted people that serve themany attenders at both locations. The extrameeting times necessary was above and beyondthe call of duty. My sincere thanks to all foryour commitments to the ministry and service!

We did not have a congregational meeting or avote on this for several reasons, so let meexplain why, in case you wondered. First, ourconstitution requires such a vote only for seniorpastoral staff positions. Second, we had alreadyapproved at the annual meeting enough moneyfor the position, so no adjustment to the budgetwas necessary. Third, as we grow, the adding toor replacement of employees needs to be lesscumbersome, as our constitution was written inthe days when the church then had but oneemployee, and times have changed. In otherwords, staffing needs to be more routine thanhaving a church business meeting when we filla position, and we have not done this for otherpositions such as the full time Children'sMinistry one. Fourth, the inability to smoothlyhave just one meeting where we all can betogether for now, with offset service timesmeans that business meetings will be when nec-essary, only. The logistics are an issue, at leastfor now.

In other board news,Myron Matz is the newBoard secretary, as the old one got a promotion,I guess, to be our new Administrative Pastor!Thanks for helping out, Myron! And, in closing,thanks as always for letting me serve.Kevin for the Board.

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8-1 Stephen & Sabrina Redmer8-4 Jordan & Wendy Rhea8-8 Don & Ann-Marie Igielski

Burt & Sharon Moeke8-9 George & Kristi Graham8-10 Calvin & Dorothy Prins

John & Aimee Richards8-11 Aaron & Fawna Theodore8-13 Michael & Gerrilynn Belfy

Brad & Rochelle Mitas8-15 Gene & Rebecca Cebulski8-16 Will & Emily Dickinson

Barry & Ellen EwingLeon & Wendy Stadt

8-18 Don & Mandi Richards8-19 Daniel & Christina Struck8-20 Clint & Melissa Stahl8-21 Bob & Maggie Charlton

Michael & Janelle Moore

8-22 Larry & Hellen Fineout8-23 Denny & Betty Christensen

Jim & Dawn Dixon8-25 Gerald & Beth Anne Cox

Kenneth & Shireen KnottMike & Pam LuchJudd & Mary Ann Wellard

8-26 Gary & Mechelle GardnerDel & Robin Ingalls

8-28 Bob & Beverly FordJeffre & Debra KeltsPhil & Pam LoweMike & Jan Zender

8-29 Todd & Trisha AgerMark & Theresa FowlerBruce & Lori Wathen

8-30 Ken & Nancy AckerGalen & Barbara Robinson

August Anniversaries Everyone has a story, my kids do, friends do, I do andeven you do. My story (like everyone’s) started with alot of empty pages, forty-nine years later a lot of thepages have been written. I’m thankful to say that Ican see the handiwork of the Author of my life woventhrough these pages.

Like any book, a good picture book or the Bible, ourstories are meant to be shared. We share our storieswhen we share life, experiences, ups and downs, tri-umphs and sorrows, joys and pains. (Yes, this may bea small group plug.) We share our stories when wewalk side by side, encouraging each other, sharingwith-God-all-things-are-possible stories, stories of ourHeavenly Fathers faithfulness.

Maybe even more importantly through sharing, wehave the opportunity to help write in others’ stories.All of our stories are still being written. At WLCC,you’ll find adults who have a lifetime of stories torelate to and learn from. You’ll also find childrenwhose stories are just beginning to be written. Eachof us has the opportunity to help write them. If God’sbeen the Author of your life, wouldn’t it be awesometo share Him with others? Are you going to pass onthe chance to share in someone else’s story? Or areyou going to jump in and share? You are holding the pen.

Committing to share your life through service can bescary. It’s putting others’ needs before your own, giv-ing up your time, and stepping out on a limb. It’s tak-ing a leap of faith, putting your trust in the Author ofLife, because you cannot do it without Him. It’s notabout knowing that YOU can do it, but about know-ing that with GOD’s help you can!

Ask just about any volunteer in the children ministryif they felt comfortable and ready to start volunteeringto work in the children’s ministry when they began, Ibet most of them would say “No!”. Ask what theirgreatest fear was and they would say that they were

afraid that they wouldn’t be able to do it, kids arescary! Ask what their biggest surprise was and it willprobably be that they are doing it and are enjoying itand are so thankful that they took the leap. Ask whattheir biggest reward is and you’ll get a range ofanswers, but I bet they all would revolve around therewards of knowing that they can make an eternalimpact on the children, hearing children’s storiesabout how God is working in their lives and learningright along side of them. Ask anyone serving in chil-dren’s ministry what advise they’d have for you andthey’ll say, “Just do it!” or “When do you start?”When you set your heart and mind on glorifying andserving Him, He will direct your path.

Remember, as each has received a gift, use it to serveone another, as good stewards of God's varied grace,1 Peter 4:10. Whatever you do, work heartily, as forthe Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lordyou will receive the inheritance as your reward. Youare serving the Lord Christ, Colossians 3:23-24.

It is our hope at WLCC that you find an area of min-istry where you feel at home, empowered to serve,and fully open to express the gifts God has given you;where you can Love Like Jesus.

Love Like JesusWhat’s Your Story?•Dorothy Prins

Nicole Bethell

Kristin Beauchamp

Lee Beauchamp

Torri Hoogendoorn

Derrick Hoogendoorn

Newly Baptized at EJCC

Garrett Oliver

Gwen Oliver

Joshua Peck

Kimberly Zimmer

8-1 Travis VanNorman8-2 Dalton Bradley

David BradleyBarb CookJeff DuntleyNancy KoskiLauren MillerAdam NalbockAdam Wagenschutz

8-3 Ken KoskiThompsonDorothy Thompson

8-4 Randy BearssLauri LeeSandy ThomasonAmelia Wagenschutz

8-5 Rachel BradleySophia MoriasMarvin PotterLilianna Richards

8-6 Jim BayakBen ElzingaLilly FreemanErin HogardKeith Theodore

8-7 Will BowenRonnie CooperRichard Neiswander

8-8 Jesse BergNoah FineJane MinnaarKelly SiegristPaul TorglTyler VanWerden

8-9 Allan CoveyouJack Robel

8-9 Faith West8-10 Hilary Briolat

Baylee HarwoodFelicity LoweGreg McGeorgeMartha RhudyBetty VanZon

8-11 Evan CrissmanDelphine FallMichelle HamiltonConnor Mansberger

8-12 Daniel Struck8-13 Penny Cash

Jim DixonMindy GiemLucy GroffCindy KunertJan Leist

8-14 Beverly HoeksemaCassie LeeGordon RobinsonJudy Slocum

8-15 Jessica FagundoDalton GardnerNicolas McGeorgeAndrew Miller

8-16 Josh ComptonMary EvansDebra SterlyElijah Streifel

8-17 Nick Hogard8-18 Heather Fowler

Kenneth KnottPaige Roberts

8-19 Anna KentRachel Schmidt

8-19 Charles VanWerden8-20 Christi Petersen8-21 Sean Butler

Caleb CarsonMargaret MurrayTed PeckMarilyn Rincok

8-22 Ann BorischChris EvansCourtney PrinsMadalyn ReidNoah VanderwallSharon Walter

8-23 Nickola BaicJustin Gibbert

8-24 Kathy FilaKimberly Larson

8-25 Andrew Buttigieg8-26 Connor Berg

JoDee HissongPaula Theodore

8-27 Leonard McCallepKeelin ReidMichelle Shawn

8-28 Makayla FlynnGalen Robinson

8-29 Forrest KerrEloise Lyon

8-30 Lillian CooperDani Gardner

8-31 Laurie HodackMary Lou NemecSherry OrmsbeeBraylon RedmerLori Wathen




Rejoice!Birthdays To Celebrate!

For the past five years, I have sponsored a univer-sity student in Compassion International'sLeadership Development Program. Evelin recentlycompleted her studies in nursing as well as theleadership training, and in June I was privileged tohave the opportunity to travel to Cartagena,Colombia (where Evelin is from) to attend theLeadership Program's graduation ceremony. What aprivilege to be present for the celebration of thismilestone! An even greater treasure was the time Icould spend with Evelin face to face, meet herfamily and her mentors, and make memories.

This trip was quite an adventure for me. My timewith Evelin made up only 2 days out of the weekthat I was in Cartagena; the rest of the week I wason my own. While I have traveled to a number ofdifferent countries before, always before I had beenpart of a group. It was a little (OK, a lot!) unnerv-ing to navigate the streets of an unfamiliar countrywith different customs, culture, and especially adifferent language. Knowing God is always presentwith me (going before and behind as well) made abig difference.

One of the best decisions I made was to book mylodging at a hotel with an internationally-knownname and reputation. While this may not have pro-vided the same kind of cultural experience that,say, a stay at a "boutique hotel" in the historic oldcity might have, it DID provide a haven I couldretreat to during my time in the city. Security cam-eras, limited access to each floor, and special keycodes helped ensure my safety. The hotel employ-ees were very helpful in answering questions, giv-ing advice, and arranging transportation. I knew Icould trust these people. I was very grateful for thisplace and the people who were there to serve theirclients.

In a similar way, as Christians, the time we spendin this world can be anxiety-producing. We arehere for a reason, and yet have the sense that this isnot home. 1 Peter calls us "aliens and strangers inthis world" (aka foreigners). One of the tools weare given is the church, not a building but the peo-ple that make up the body of Christ. During our"travels" in this life, the church should be a haven:a place that is safe & secure in the midst of anxietyor unrest, a place where the language (especiallythe language of praise) is heard and understood,and a place where the people can be trusted as weserve and as we help each other navigate unfamil-iar territory until it's time for us to head "home".May we each do our part...

"Consequently, you are no longer foreigners andaliens, but fellow citizens with God's people andmembers of God's household, built on the founda-tion of apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesushimself as the chief cornerstone." --Eph. 2:19-20

A Good ReadHaven of Rest•Susan Miller

Nick O'KellyLetitia O'Kelly Madelynn O'KellyAiva O'Kelly

Judd WellardMary Ann WellardRosetta StanleyClaire Dupin

Kathleen BonnoBrianna DenholmElliot MatelskiSadie Sturtevant

Newly Baptized at WLCC

Bonus Photos ofSusan’s trip for internet

readers at the endof the newsletter!

are together, every individual is expected to beinvolved and to participate. This active involve-ment is an effective way to learn better and deeper.

9. Small groups provide a source of encouragementand accountability. It’s easy to slip in and out ofchurch unnoticed. It’s not just large churches wherethis happens. People may be coming each Sundayservice, but not getting involved. However weknow, everyone needs accountability in their life,encouragement in their walk with God, or help insome way. Small groups provide a way to bettermeet these needs.

10. Small groups help to cultivate leadership withinthe church. Someone has to facilitate or host asmall group meeting. So, small groups give oppor-tunities for leadership development within thechurch.

If you haven’t been involved in a community smallgroup, I’d strongly encourage you to give it a try!We’ll be starting new groups in September. Callme, Cal Prins (231) 535-2288, ext 204 or fill out aCommunity Small Group Registration Form locat-ed in the foyer. I’d love to get you connected witha community of believers!

Thursday at 5:00 PM, there will be a meeting ofthe Little Mothers Club. All ladies wishing to be"Little Mothers" will meet with the Pastor in hisprivate study.

The service will close with, "Little Drops of Water."One of the ladies will start quietly and the rest ofthe congregation will join in.

The ladies of the church have cast off clothing ofevery kind. They can be seen in the church base-ment Saturday.

A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening inthe church hall. Music will follow.

At the evening service tonight, the sermon topicwill be "What is hell?" Come early and listen toour choir practice.

Tuesday at 4 p.m. there will be an ice cream social.All ladies giving milk will please come early.

Next Sunday, a special collection will be taken todefray the cost of the new carpet. All those wishingto do something on the new carpet will come for-ward and get a piece of paper.

Weight Watchers will meet at 7 p.m. at the FirstPresbyterian Church. Please use large double doorat the side entrance.

Eight new choir robes are currently needed, due tothe addition of several new members and to thedeterioration of some older ones.

Mrs. Johnson will be entering the hospital thisweek for testes.

The Senior Choir invites any member of the con-gregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir.

We are busy getting prepared for WLCC’s FallKick Off, which is just around the corner.Wednesday nights we will once again start up ourAWANA program at Walloon. The 2016-17AWANA Registration will begin in August

• Puggles: Open to volunteer’s children not old enough for Cubbies

• Cubbies, preschool: (2 years prior to kindergarten)

• Sparks: Kindergarten, First and Second Graders

• T&T: Third, Fourth and Fifth Graders

It’s an honor to work with your children as theyparticipate in our AWANA program. We consider ita privilege to partner with you in the spiritualgrowth of children. AWANA is a Bible memoryclub that consists of three parts: Game Time,Handbook/Small Group Time and Council (WholeGroup) Time. During these times, children willplay fun exciting team games, develop relation-ships with their leaders as they work through theirbook, discussing, practicing and reciting their Bibleverses, and hear God’s truth as it relates to the les-son for the day.

The name AWANA is derived from ApprovedWorkmen Are Not Ashamed as taken from 2Timothy 2:15. And while a portion of our club timeis spent on memorizing the Word of God, weequally emphasize the practical application to dailywalk with Him. We are already approved in JesusChrist, and no amount of Bible study will help usget approved or stay approved. For it is by graceyou have been saved, through faith and this is notfrom yourselves, it is the gift of God—not byworks, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9Instead, in 2 Timothy 2:15, Paul is urging Timothyto be diligent in living his life according to theGospel. And this is what children will hear eachweek at AWANA. In this way, they will becomeuseful for His plans for them, being prepared forevery good work (2 Tim 2:21).

This September will mark the beginning of ourthird year of AWANA at Walloon. We are alreadyplanning and prepping for another exciting year forCubbies, Sparks and T&T age children. We stillhave some funds left over from last year’s AWANApromotion month, during which we were able toraise funds to cover the cost for unchurched chil-dren to attend AWANA at Walloon and East Jordan.I’m looking forward to meeting the additional newfamilies we will able to reach for the Kingdom ofChrist. I'm excited to see how He will use ourWednesday night program to impact the communities of Northern Michigan!

Important information Regarding AWANA forWalloon Families:

• If your child is moving up to the next club ORbook, examples, Cubbies to Sparks or HangGliderto WingRunner.

◦ A new vest or t-shirt is required. (If your child is remaining in the same club as last year then no new uniform is needed.)

◦ The next book needs to be purchased. (If your child didn’t complete their book last year, theycontinue in it until it is completed.)

• All first time Cubbies, Sparks and T&Ters willneed to purchase the required handbook ($10) andvest or t-shirt ($10 or $5 used, if available).

• Scholarship funds are available for unchurchedchildren. As visitors are an important part of ourAWANA program, there is no charge for visitors.But when a visitor comes more than 3 times theyare considered a clubber and will need to purchasethe required book to be able to participate in hand-book time. The funds raised to cover AWANAcosts are specifically for unchurched families.Please contact Dorothy Prins (231) 535-2288 withany questions.

Kid ConnectionWe’re Gearing Up For AWANA!•Dorothy Prins, WL Children Church Director




�� A Few ChucklesA Merry Heart Doeth Good Like AMedicine Proverbs 17:22

Like many people, I used to be uncertain of smallgroups. At the time, I thought it was just a passingfad, and not something that fostered true disciple-ship and spiritual growth. After experiencing acommunity small group, and reading what theBible says about meeting together from house tohouse, I’ve come to realize how critical smallgroups are to helping people grow in their love foreach other and Jesus. Here are just a few reasonswhy I believe community small groups are soimportant:

1. Small groups foster close relationships andessential community. The small group atmosphereis ready-made for building friendships. People talkmore in small groups of people. People are quick torecognize needs, and help to meet them. The rela-tionships formed within small groups form strongbonds within the church. Relationships that areformed in small group settings often last a lifetime.

2. Small groups are a powerful missional tool.Inviting someone to a small group meeting pro-vides a way to involve a non-believer directly intoa community of believers—watching them live outtheir faith, listening to them pray, hearing themshare God’s work in their life, and learning moreabout the Bible. The non-believer is more likely toask questions, get answers, and form relationshipswith the believers. Small groups allow for thegreater spread of the gospel among non-believersin the community.

3. Small groups provide an ideal way to care forthe needs of people within the church and the com-munity. When one believer in a small group isstruggling financially, emotionally, spiritually,etc… it is much easier for the members of thegroup to notice and provide help. The structure of asmall group is essentially a community of believingfriends. As we develop a heart for helping eachother, we begin to move outside the church andinto the community…serving others in need.

4. Small groups provide a way for Christians tolive out their faith instead of merely hearing a ser-mon. If Sunday morning is for listening, then therest of the week is for living. Whether it’s dis-cussing the Sunday sermon, talking about a spiritu-al battle, or simply praying for one another, smallgroups create a context for Christians to live outtheir faith in real life.

5. Small groups join in focused prayer for oneanother. Prayer is an essential part of the Christianwalk. Small groups allow people to share their joysand struggles and then take the time to lift eachother up in prayer. I can’t tell you how manyprayers we’ve seen answered during the past yearin our community small group.

6. Small groups provide a comfortable atmospherefor openness. One thing I like about small groups isthat we meet in homes. There are many referencesin the New Testament include believers meeting inhomes or being part of a household. (Romans 16:5;1 Corinthians 16:19; Philemon 1:2; Acts 2:46).Homes are comfortable places to share life together.

7. Small groups allow believers to build each otherup. It’s easy to depend upon our pastors to give usour spiritual food. According to the Bible, Godgives spiritual gifts to all believers, not just thosewho preach on Sunday morning. These gifts are forthe benefit of the whole church. Every Christianshould minister to other Christians with his or hergifts. This happens most naturally, effectively, andpurposefully in small groups. Plus, we start to real-ize that other believers face the same problems we do.

8. Small groups encourage better learning.Listening to a sermon is a great way to learn theWord, but it is easy to become detached or day-dream during a sermon. We become passive listen-ers. Not so in a small group. When a few people




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Community Small GroupsThe Importance of Connecting• Cal Prins, Community Small Group Coordinator

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• We will again be offering some assistance tochurch families needing financial help to defraysome of the costs, please contact Dorothy Prins ifyou need financial assistance.

• The registration fee/dues of $25 per clubber ($50per family) covers the cost of awards, prizes andspecial nights.

• Books and supplies are available at Walloon LakeCommunity Church before and during Club.

Cubbies (Preschooler) Guidelines:

▪ A preschooler must be at least three years old andpotty trained.

▪ They may start anytime during the AWANA yeartwo years prior to the start of kindergarten.

Needed: AWANA VolunteersPlease sign up now in the foyer to serve inAWANA this year and plan now to attend one ofthe mandatory AWANA volunteer trainings eitheron Sunday, August 28th following the second serv-ice, where lunch will be provided, or Wednesday,August 31st at 6:00pm, where a light snack will beavailable. If you have any questions please contactDorothy Prins at (231) 535-2288, ext. 206 oremail her at [email protected]

Promotion Sunday Promotion Sunday will take place on the Sunday,September 18th. On this Sunday, your child maymove up to the next class.

3&4 Year olds Room 108

Kindergarten Room 105

1/2 Grades Room 107

3/4 Grade Boys Room 104

3/4 Grade Girls Room 102

WL Communion & Benevolent Offering August 7th

Prayer Shawl Ministry August 11th at 1pm at Nancy Sando’s home.Anyone is welcome to join us as we knit or crochetshawls to give to those in need of a “hug” fromJesus. For more info please contact Nancy Sando(231) 347-1833.

Primetime Fellowship August 15th 6pm in room 101 All 50+ are invited to join us for a potluck, devo-tional, sharing and hymn sing. For more info con-tact Ruth Fite (231) 622-1054.

Church Newsletter DeadlineFriday, August 19thWe are always looking for ways to fill our pageswith God’s blessings and events. If you have any-thing you would like to submit, please contactNancy Sando (231) 347-1833 or by emailing [email protected]

Missions Moment: The Nehemiah House August 21st during both WL services. Join us asMike and Gail Walker share how you can helpserve the homeless in Northern Michigan.

AWANA Training Luncheon August 28th at 12:30pm For more info contactDorothy Prins (231) 535-2288.

Youth Training LuncheonAugust 28th at 12:30pm For more info contactDorothy Prins (231) 535-2288.

Mark Your Calendar!

August Activities




1 Summer Camp at Lake Ann

2Summer Camp at Lake Ann

3 Summer Camp at Lake Ann


Missions Cmte Mtg 7pm


6Summer Camp at Lake Ann concludes

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WL Communion

8 9 10 11

Cozy Quilters 9am

12 13WL Men’s Breakfast 8am

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WL Baptism Meeting 12:15pm

New Comers Luncheon 12:15pm

Youth Group Beach Night 6:30pm

15Primetime Fellowship 6 pm

16WL Community Needs Meeting

6:30pm

17Benevolent Cmte Mtg 4 pm

18 19 20

21Ministry Leadership Meetig 12:15-1pm

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28EJ Outdoor Service 10 am

AWANA Trainee Luncheon 12:30 pm

Youth Trainee Luncheon 12:30pm

29 30 31Prayer Partners Meeting 8am

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Howdy y'all!

The month of July has been exciting as we havejumped back into the swing of summer program-ming and fun. We took a little break from much ofour regular programming during June. But don'tworry...we’re back! Our summer programs are here!(For summer programming info, check out the ALLNEW walloonym.com.)

What went on in July?Walloon Youth Ministry Boat Party On July 3rd,we met at the Walloon beach for some boating, tub-ing, sand volleyball, food and real talk! We had ablast kicking off the summer by enjoying the sunand the Savior! Go to walloonym.com to watchsome of the fun we had!

Beach NightsWe recently kickedoff our annual student beach nightsfor middle school and high schoolstudents at Petoskey State Park.This is a great time for students toenjoy the sun and sand, and to hear some real talkfrom area youth pastors. We are giving rides fromWLCC to PSP for Boyne and EJ students, leavingat 6:00 pm.

What’s coming up in August and later?Beach Nights August 7th at 6:30 pm at PetoskeyState Park. For middle school and high school stu-dents. Rides from WLCC to PSP for Boyne and EJstudents, leaving at 6:00 pm.

Summer Camp For students riding down to LakeAnn Camp with our youth ministry in the first weekof August, we will be departing from the WLCCchurch parking lot at 9:00 am. Please make sure tohave your kid(s) present before we leave. We willplan to be back at the WLCC parking lot onSaturday around noon.

Lake Night On Sunday, August 14th, WALLOON |YM will be on the lake from 6:30-8:30 pm! Comehang out with us at the McKenzie's house as weenjoy the lake, food, God's Word, and more! Bringa snack and a friend with you as we soak up thesummer sun for our last night of summer program-ming before school starts.

Youth Sunday On September 4th, we will be givingattention to our youth ministry during our mainSunday morning services. Pastor Brant will bepreaching, we will have a special offering for ournew youth center, and we are hoping to get somestudents involved in the service, too! If you would likeyour kid(s) to be a part of this, email Pastor Brant [email protected] or call (231) 535-2288.

A Little Break Our last night ofsummer programming will be onSunday, August 14th. We won'tmeet for mid-week programmingagain until our Fall Kick-Off onSunday, September 11th. (Yes, we

will still have Sunday school options during thistime, though.)

Special AnnouncementAs you have probably heard by now, we are begin-ning to shift the scope of our youth ministry audi-ence. As we move forward, 8th graders will beginto be a part of our middle school ministry audience.To reflect this update, we will now be calling itMIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY, or MSM forshort. For more details and further explanation,please check out the video at walloonym.com. Thisis so important guys! We're so grateful that yousupport us and work together with us for the futureof your students!

A Little Something Extra: http://theparentcue.org/choosing-a-passion/SaveSave

Youth GroupsSummer Is Sizzlin’•Brant Cole, WL Youth Pastor




Church Office Closed Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day.

WL Church’s Annual Ministry FairSeptember 11th 9am - noon Join us in the multi-purpose room throughout themorning to see what ministry of the church the Lordis leading you to serve. This is also a good time to getconnected with a Community Small Group or Bible study.

AWANABegins September 14th 6:15pm

Community Small Group Kick Off Sunday, September 18th

KidConnection Promotion Sunday Sunday, September 18thThis Sunday is when your child will advance into thenext grade level. For any questions you may haveregarding where your child belongs, please contactDorothy Prins (231) 535-2288.

Thanks to everyone that joinedus for our July breakfast! Theturnout was very good and wehope everyone enjoyed ourtime of food and fellowship.Men’s Breakfast is always onthe second Saturday of eachmonth at 8 AM unless other-wise called off. Please take time to put it on yourcalendar. It will be at WLCC Saturday, August 13at 8:00 AM to 9:30 sharp. We begin our timetogether with an opening verse from the Bible fol-lowed by breakfast while we listen to a testimonialfrom one of our members who volunteers to share.Small groups will take shape to discuss about theBible. Guidance will be offered to anyone whorequests it. We then close in prayer. For more infor-mation please contact Gil Redmer (231) 459-6224.

Men’s BreakfastMen: Join Us This Month!•Roger Reynolds

Mark These Dates!Looking Ahead...

This ten week study will be a repeat of one done several years ago but hasbeen mentioned by many to do it again! Beth Moore provides a personalstudy experience five days a week plus viewer guides for the group videosessions of this in-depth women's Bible study of the fruit of the Holy Spiritas presented in the book of Galatians. Beth will walk us through each traitlisted in the fruit and encourage us to know the freedom of a Spirit-filledlife. Through this study we will look at the aspects of the fruit and that youcannot grow, learn, or produce the fruit on your own. Beth challenges us to

develop the fruit by maintaining an intimate relationship with the Spirit of God. A Spirit-filledlife truly results in living beyond yourself.

Join us on Tuesday mornings beginning September 20th in the Discipleship House. There willbe a sign up sheet in the WL foyer soon. For more information please call Susan Miller (231)881-4049 or Nancy Sando (231) 347-1833.

Back By Popular Demand!

A Beth Moore Study: Living Beyond Yourself: Exploring the Fruit of the SpiritLadies Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Above: Congratulations Evelin!

Above: Evelin's dance of praise

Above: Attempts to teach me...

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Below: A visit to a monasteryBelow: Historical Cartagena

Susan’s Trip To Celebrate Her Columbian Sponsored Teen’s Graduation!

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