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United Methodist Church serving Clio, Michigan

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Children and Youth Ministry Updates

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Watch Marc’s latest update video below to learn more detail about what’s new with Children and Youth Ministry!

5 Big Announcements:

  1. Live – In Person Sunday School Returns on April 25th (Read Protocols here) Youth @ 9am and Children at 9:30am.
  2. New Online Schedule starting week of April 25th (see image below for schedule details)
  3. Starting May 4th – Friday Night Streams move to Twitch channel, CORE Gaming Vibes. This is a relaxed and fun experience playing games together in online fellowship.
  4. NEW – Tuesday Night Streams (8-10pm) on our Twitch Channel. CORE Gaming Vibes
  5. Drive Thru Pickup of a flower for all the women of the church for Mother’s Day. More details to be announced.

More plans are coming for this summer, stay connected with Marc to learn more as plans are developed.

Here are some updates from Marc showcasing some new things coming to the Student Ministry!

Posted by Bethany United Methodist Church on Friday, April 23, 2021

Also, a big thanks to the crew at the church for repairing and improving our basement after last summer’s flooding. It’s really shaping up nicely out there!

Online Content Continues – Make sure to connect with Youth & Children’s ministry in these places:

Digital Bulletin 2/21/2021 – First Sunday of Lent

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Today we contemplate words of Jesus from the cross: "Woman, behold your son; Son, behold your mother". Join us for a time of worship beginning with announcements and a prelude from Mavis Miller at 10:25am

Posted by Bethany United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 20, 2021

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
February 21, 2021

Series: The Words of Jesus from the Cross, II
Woman, behold your son; Son, behold your mother

ANNOUNCEMENTS & COUNTDOWN
WELCOME & CANDLE LIGHTING
INTRODUCTION
OPENING HYMN “Lord, Who Throughout These 40 Days” #269
TIME WITH THE CHILDREN Marc
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
SCRIPTURE John 19: 23 – 27
MEDITATION “Taking Care of Business” Cathi
REFLECTION VIDEO “John the Beloved” Skit Guys
TIME OF SILENCE “Jesus Loves Me” (music only – quietly)
DRAMA “A Mother Speaks”
SPECIAL MUSIC “Mary, Did You Know” Rachel Deshone, Jana Doolittle
BLESSING OF THE OFFERING
CLOSING HYMN “What Wondrous Love Is This” #292
BENEDICTION

NEW!! There will be a Zoom Fellowship Hour after worship! Your hostess is Tami Salzbrenner, but many members will stop in. Pop in on Zoom and see some familiar friendly faces and chat with one another. Leave a comment and I’ll message you the details for the Zoom Fellowship, or Join Clio Bethany United Methodist Group on Facebook Zoom Meeting details will be shared there

Click on any of the images below to see it full size and read the details.

CORE Christmas Sale

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We are launching our CORE Crew Christmas Sale starting TODAY through Friday, December 18th. Check out the catalog listed below to see what we’re offering. Orders must be placed by Friday, December 18th at the latest. You can either come up to the church to pick up your order (Date: TBD) or you can have your order will be mailed to you. You can pay by cash or check. Checks need to be made out to the church “Bethany United Methodist Church” with “Youth” in the memo line. Use this order form (https://forms.gle/yXVLgoXAtxYMKthQA) to place your order. Forms will also be available on the Youth Bulletin Board (in the office wing) if you would like to place your order in-person. You can come up to place your order Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursday from (10am – 1pm). Any questions, let us know.

Friday Family Fun

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This is a variety series to say the least. I offer a variety of content that all families can just sit down and watch some wholesome content. My goal with this series has been to create something that you can turn on and tune the craziness of the world out for 30 minutes each week.

Christian Meme Review #1

10 DIY Craft’s for Mother’s Day

Bob Ross Painting Failure – Ocean Sunset

Let’s Play Minecraft – Part 1: Marc vs. Golems

Let’s Play Minecraft – Part 2: Mighty Mining

Let’s Play Minecraft – Part 3: Storytime with Marc

Let’s Play Minecraft – Part 4: Starting Fresh

Let’s Play Minecraft – Part 5: Living that Village Life

Let’s Play Stardew Valley – Part 1: The Introductions

Each episode comes out every Friday at 6pm; either this or a Friday Sit-Down. Depends on the week 😉

Rewatch previous video worship with one of the following links:

Visit our Facebook Page Videos Tab to view all of our recent videos

Easter – 2021 Live Stream Worship Easter Sunday + 2 Sundays following

Lent – 2021 Sermon Series studying the last words of Jesus from the Cross

Epiphany – Sermons from the Sunday after Christmas until the start of Lent

Special Sundays (including All Saints and Stewardship Sunday)

View all past online worship experience choices

Youth Social Media Links

Missions

Mission Projects – 2021

Everyone can participate!

  • Ongoing – LOVE Pantry – Accepting cash donations and non-perishable food donations
    • Fill a grocery bag from the gathering area labelled with a current need
  • Knitting with Jesus – Meets on Thursdays @ 1pm
  • Aluminum & Steel Tabs and Bottle Caps – Den & Karen Nichols collect these in support of Ronald McDonald House, University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The monies earned from this collection go to providing a place for families to stay at Ronald McDonald house while their children are being treated there.
  • Ongoing – Collect items for Operation Christmas Child.  Toys, hygiene products, crayons, hats, gloves, etc. must be able to fit in shoe box, no liquids, and no weapon or war like toys. Bring them to church office or youth ministry!

If you have a need or can fulfill a need in our community, please connect with our church office.

Regular Worship Activities

Bethany United Methodist Church - Clio, MI

In Person worship & activities temporarily suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  Please stay in touch with us here on our website and on our Facebook page where we worship together online.

Watch and See!

Sunday:

9am – Sunday School – Join Online

10:30am – Online Worship on Facebook

Learn about Activities for Youth & Children

1st Sunday (when in person) – Communion – The UMC has an open table.

1st Thursday of every month – Grief Support Group at 7pm Meeting digitally for now, contact us for details.

Praise God through Bible study, music, and fellowship. Bible study groups for youth and adults available.

Prayer Requests

Are you in need of prayer? Do you want a member of our congregation or pastoral team to contact you, a family member or a friend? Please feel free to reach out to us with your prayer requests, or to share your joys or the ways that God is working in your life.

Prayer Request Form





Prayer Requests
Join Bethany United Methodist Church in Clio, Michigan on the mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

Keep in Touch!

Bethany United Methodist Church
353 Vienna Street
P.O. Box 327
Clio, Michigan 48420
Phone: 810-686-5151
Email Us!

Current Office Hours (December 2020) Mon & Wed 10am – 1pm

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Meet Pastor Cathi

Pastor Cathi HuvaereWould you like to visit with Pastor Cathi? We could meet in your home or in a nearby restaurant during the day or early evening. If you would welcome a visit, please let me know. Just call the church office to set up a time. I look forward to getting to know you!