Come and join us as Pastor Melany begins her final message on change -  remembering all we have accomplished together and offering encouragement for the change ahead. 
Sunday at 9 & 11 AM

Robert Monahan, a current member of the Worship Band, is coming on staff to become our new Modern Worship Director! Pastor Melany, Pastor Erin, and the SPRC (personnel committee) joined together, making this hire possible. Rob has been teaching music lessons to young students within our building for almost a year now, plays multiple instruments himself, and was raised in a United Methodist Church. Rob has been volunteering his time with our band during our 11am service since January, assisting Rachel when help was needed. God surely knew our needs and met them before we realized we even had a need! Rob lives in Marshall, is married to Mariah and has one little one, daughter Twyla. 

As SPRC chair here at MUMC,  I am pleased to announce that Pastor Rachel Labram will begin her first ministry appointment July 1, 2021.  The Bishop has assigned Rachel to Concord and Quincy United Methodist Churches.  Please hold Rachel and her family, husband Ken, and son's Brody and Brennan in your prayers as they prepare for this transition.
In God's Loving Hands,
Aimee Lemon

Senior Sanity Concludes.....but Heritage Commons Joins In!
Wednesdays
11:30 am-12:30 pm
RSVP:  cknoll@carewellservices.org or call 269-719-0766
(Box lunch is free to members and $3 each to other interested participants)
Welcome Heritage Commons to Marshall UMC! 
 
Heritage Commons will be utilizing church spaces for many of their fun activities for our seniors.  Beginning with "Lunch and Learn" with special guest Sue Rosko sharing her goals and how to join the organization, New League of Women Voters Chapter.   Sue is the founding member of this new local chapter and will share an update of the new initiatives.

After Lunch and Learn, feel free to stay and join Senior Services from 1 pm - 2 pm for the "Senior Fitness and Fun" class.  Everyone is welcome ages 60 and older.

Thursday at 9 am come join us in Friendship Hall for coffee, games and a snack where we hope to begin very soon, things such as:  Bingo, Euchre, Crafts and more.  We will be open on Mondays and Thursdays 9 am - 12 pm for extra activities of your choice. 

The ultimate goal is to let our seniors know how important they are to us all.  And to show them our generosity we'd like to offer them a safe space to get out of the house and enjoy living again!

Tuesday, June 1
7-8:30pm
If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, needlepoint or all, join us in the Welcome Center here at Marshall UMC.  While we continue each project we pray over each and every shawl made.  Then when they are ready, we take them to church service and have them blessed by pastor to have God's will upon them.  Join us!  Questions?  Call
Sue Crapo 269-986-0430 or email at Scrapo9367@gmail.com

Coming in June
Noon-5:45pm

Remember to bring your donor ID card and or a picture id.  Call 1-800-Red-Cross to make an appointment. 

Wednesdays in Friendship Hall

1 pm
 
As a community service, MUMC has been asked to host this new fitness group in partnership with Senior Health Partners. Free and open to the public, age 60 and older. 

Exercises anyone can do! Stretching, flexibility, balance and strength building. Stay independent for a lifetime! Reduce illnesses, while improving your health. Nurse-provided health screenings include blood pressures, blood sugars, pulse ox, medication management, and wellness education. 

Please register at 269-441-0948 to save a seat! This Senior Fitness and Fun program is funded by the Calhoun County Senior Millage. 

Come Together As One!
Spring and Summer is a busy time for everyone.  We could use greeters to help assist with a friendly smile and guidance for all coming to worship in a safe environment. Please sign up below where you are available to help. 
Click Here to sign up.

Fresh Food Distribution
Wednesday, July 7

1st Wednesday of each Month
4 pm-6 pm

Join us if you'd like to help with the distribution. There are many things to do from helping direct cars to breaking down boxes to putting food boxes into cars for families.  Whichever you choose, what a reward knowing you've helped those in need.  For more information contact John Seppanen at jseppanen313@gmail.com or by calling John at (269) 420-3146.

In need of some extra food this month? Enter south parking lot anytime after 3:30pm and we'll be glad to load you up!

The First Wednesday of every month, starting at 4 pm MUMC hosts the Fresh Food Distribution. What a blessing it has been to begin offering fresh food to our neighbors and friends. Watch the video below to see just how many we are able to serve each month! Watch Here

Saturdays at 8:00am
MUMC Friendship Hall
Hey guys, are you interested in expanding your faith journey.  Join some of the men of MUMC and see if having a nice homemade breakfast with others is for you? Safety protocols are in place. Questions, call Max miller at 269-420-8231 or email Max at

santaclausforlife1957@gmail.com

Dear MUMC Members,
 
As you know, the Starr Commonwealth campus is fully alive with children’s voices and lots of playful activity. Once again, we are blessed to be providing a refuge for children, a place of hope and healing. Today, we take stock at what has been accomplished in regards to caring for these beautiful young people in such a short period of time, and we recognize that it was only possible because of you!
 
Whether you provided clothing, shoes, toys, basket balls, soccer balls, duffel bags or a cash donation, we say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you for recognizing the dignity and value of these youth. Thank you for providing important items for them, when the need was great and time was of the essence. We are filled with love and gratitude for all you did to bring about the smiles, thank yous and “happy dances” that we are seeing today.
 
Many Blessings,
 
Lynn E. Komasara
Major Gift Officer
Starr Commonwealth  

We are happy to announce to you the appointment of Rev. Erin Fitzgerald, our new pastor effective July 1, 2021. For more information, and to read her letter CLICK HERE.

Pastor Erin is half of a clergy couple and her spouse Pastor Joel will be joining Albion First UMC in July as well. The couple have been married 11 years and have 2 beautiful boys (Michael - 5 years old and Samuel - 10 months old). Pastor Erin and her family will be living in the parsonage for Albion First UMC in Albion. When the SPRC meeting met with Pastor Erin she was eager to get to know each and every person at MUMC and is looking forward to becoming part of our family. Pastor Erin has attached a personal letter to introduce herself and
her journey to ministry.

We will be planning a warm welcome for Pastor Erin and her family after her arrival in July, when we will begin our shared ministry under her leadership. In the meantime, of course, we will also be celebrating the ministry of Pastor Melany, to thank her for her years of faithful service as we pray God’s blessing upon her future.  

Pastor Melany has been called onward
As Chairperson of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee of our church, I have the responsibility to announce the appointment of our pastor, Melany Chalker, to the Eaton Rapids United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, effective July 1, 2021. This appointment has been made by our Bishop, David Bard, in consultation with the Cabinet of the Michigan Conference. The decision to appoint Pastor Melany to the Eaton Rapids United Methodist Church occurred after considerable prayer, discussion, and discernment. After discussion with the District Superintendent and her own discernment through prayer, Pastor Melany has agreed to accept this new appointment. We hope to be hearing who our new pastor will be soon. 
- Aimee Lemon

At Marshall UMC
269-781-5107
Rah@umcmarshall.org
Do you know that Marshall UMC has a classroom dedicated to help those in need with free medical supplies?  
Everything from wheelchairs, to crutches, depends, boost and more.  It's all free to you to use as long as you need it.  If it comes back for others to use, great, if not, no worries. 

An Update from Bishop Bard
Read our United Methodist spiritual leader's update on the COVID-19 situation and its effect on our churches here.

MUMC's Phase 4 Re-Opening Plan
***New changes are in jade green. The COVID Team will be meeting again next week for further updates. 

Physical Changes to the building:

• Socially distanced seating
  • Sanctuary capacity ~ 96
  • Great Room Capacity ~ 130
• Touch-Free Hand Sanitizers
• Family Seating Areas Adapted
  • Individual Worship Bags available for each child present
  • Nursery is open for nurturing and fidgety kiddos, but not staffed
  • Outdoor Playground is closed at this time

Cultural Changes for our Community:

• Each person/family will be asked to check-in/sign-in at the entrance
• Offer a friendly head nod - No handshakes or hugs
• BYOCoffee - No Coffee Hour or Coffee House
• No nursery staff or onsite kidz programs
• Youth group and adult small groups able to meet onsite with proper safety protocols
• Worship Music Teams are meeting on site to rehearse, with safety protocols in place
• Onsite Offering by drop box outdoors or plate/basket in rear of worship spaces. No passing the “plate.”
• Single-serving communion available
• Anyone who has not yet been vaccinated must wear masks until seated
  • If singing, please place mask back on until you are no longer singing again
• Anyone fully vaccinated does not need to wear a mask
• No handing out bulletins or Connection Cards, no hymnals or Bibles provided at this time. 
  • Prayer Request slips and offering envelopes available in Narthex (lobby) and Great Hall.

Increased, and Re-trained, Hospitality Team:

• Parking Lot Greeter
  • Ensuring families/couples/individuals enter the building with six-foot distance between each other, to avoid a cluster of people in the Welcome Center
• Main Door Greeter
  • Assist with sign-in, as needed
  • Offering masks to those without one
• Worship Space Usher
  • Assisting households in finding appropriately distanced seating. Remaining in back throughout service to answer questions or assist, as needed
• Restrooms
  • Maximum occupancy of 2
  • Please wait in hallway
  • Family restroom available across from Nursery
• NO offering ushers, NO coffee house volunteers needed at this time
• MORE HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED!  
  • Contact Kaeli Hill (kaelimomof5@gmail.com), Hospitality Coordinator, for questions
  • Sign up through link provided on emailed Midweek

Covid Task Force:
Rachel Labram, Discipleship Director; Ruth Ann Holmes, Office Manager; Art Hill, Lay Leader; Mike Ancil, Leadership Council Chair; Melany Chalker, Lead Pastor

Matthew 28
18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: 
I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Call the health department at 269-441-0912 to schedule
Calhoun County residents who want to get the COVID-19 vaccine, can call 269-441-0912 to schedule an appointment. Due to high call volumes, we ask that callers leave a message and should expect a call back within 36 hours. This is only for seniors 65+; information about other vaccine opportunities for essential workers will be published when they're available.