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This Months Events-

Neighborhood Groups
Friday, March 8th
Neighborhood groups meetings will be help on Friday, March 8th. Meeting times and locations vary depending on groups. Be sure to contacts your group leader to get the details for your meeting. If you are not sure what group you are a part of contact the church office.

Daylight Savings Time Begins
Sunday, March 10th
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward an hour on Saturday night so you are not showing up for church an hour late!

Young Professionals Monthly Gathering
Saturday, March 18th @ 6:30pm
Come out to Adam & Jeremy’s at 222 JH Lane in Skandia for Pizza and game night. This gathering is for Young (Under 40) Professionals who are out of college and provides a great opportunity for fellowship and a great time! Be sure to bring out your favorite game and let Adam or Jeremy know if you have any questions.

This Months Events-

Neighborhood Groups
Sunday, February 10th
This months neighborhood groups will take place on Sunday, February 10th in place of the regular Sunday service. Group times and locations vary by group. Please contact your group leader to get the details for your group meeting. If you are not sure which group you are a part of, please contact the church office.

Tubing Night at Al Quaal
Tuesday, February 12, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Come out to the Tubing hill at Al Quaal in Ishpeming for a night of fun for all ages. Bring a dish to share, warm winter clothes, and be ready for a ton of fun!!

Young Professionals Monthly Gathering
Saturday, February 16th 9:45am
Calling all post college, young (under 40) professionals! Each month the Young Professionals group will be meeting for different event or activities. This month they will be attending the Jack Pine 30 Dog Sled Race in Gwinn. Meet at the First Baptist Church in Gwinn at 9:45am to see the start. In between the start and the finish you will head over to the UPBC for snowshoeing, broom ball, and warming up. Afterwards will be lunch at eh UP North Lodge. Please, no children. Contact Jeremy Wright or Adam LaVigne with any questions.

Family Day At the Wright House
Saturday, February 23rd 10am- 4pm
Come on out to the country and enjoy a day of playing in the snow, standing next to the bonfire, or just hanging out inside. We will have at least 1 snowmobile fired up for rides up and down the road and onto some wood trails, bring your snowshoes (there will be some available too) so you can head to the river or just walk down the road, there will be a bonfire with smores, the house will be open for hanging out inside, and then of course we will listen to what ever else the kids might come up with.

There will be a big pot of chili provided but please plan to bring things to put in the chili, sides that we all enjoy, and desserts that we all want to eat first.

This Months Events-

2019 Neighborhood Groups
Neighborhood groups will are on the calendar for 2019! The Sunday morning groups, that will take the place of the regularly scheduled worship service, will be on February 10th, May 12th, August 11th, and November 10th. Group meeting times and locations vary depending on group. Be sure to contact your group leader to get your meeting time and location. If you are not sure what group you are apart of, contact the church office.

Young Professional Fellowship Gathering
Saturday, January 26th, 7pm
Calling all post college young (under 40) professionals! Join us for a time of fellowship and community at Superior Lanes Bowling Alley on January 26th at 7pm. This is an opportunity for young professionals to network and fellowship with one another. Please, no children. Contact Jeremy Wright or Adam LaVigne with any questions.

Church Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 27th-
Following the regular Sunday Service, on January 27th, will be the church-wide annual meeting. Pastor John will review the church’s financial standing with anyone who is interested. The meeting will begin after the meal.

Mark Your Calendar-

Tubing Night at Al Quaal
Tuesday, February 12, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Come out to the Tubing hill at Al Quaal in Ishpeming for a night of fun for all ages. Bring a dish to share, warm winter clothes, and be ready for a ton of fun!!

Family Day At the Wright House
Saturday, February 23rd
Be Sure to mark your calendar for a family fun day of outdoor winter activities at Jeremy’s house in Skandia. Look in next months news letter for more information!!

This Months Events-

Exam Week Care Packages-
We will be putting together care packages for the NMU students who attend Water’s Edge as they enter into their exam week. If you are interested in donating please contact Alison Huber by December 3rd. Homemade treats, healthy snacks, or store-bought goodies are welcome. All donations will need to be dropped off at the church office by December 5th and care packages will be handed out at the Sunday morning service on December, 8th.

Neighborhood Group
Friday, December 14th
December neighborhood groups will be on Friday, December 14th. Groups meeting times and locations vary by group so be sure to contact your group leader. If you are not sure what group you are a part of, please contact the church office.

Children’s Church Christmas Program
Sunday, December 16th
The kids is our Children’s Church will be putting on a Christmas Program during the regular Sunday morning service on Sunday, December 16th. Practice for the program is in full swing. Please contact Randi Brinkman or Kathryn Madison if you are interested in helping put together costumes.

Christmas Eve Service
Monday, December 24th @6pm
The Christmas Eve service will be taking place on Monday, December 24th at 6pm. No child care will be provided during this service.

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Women’s Gala-
Saturday, November 10th 12pm-2pm
Save the date for the Women’s Gala coming up on Saturday, November 10th. Please register for this event by signing up on the signup sheet in the back of the church or by contacting the church office by the end of October. This year’s theme is Re-Purposed-

Isaiah 61:3 “A crown of beauty for ashes the oil of gladness instead of mourning and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.”

Nonie Witherspoon will be speaking. Nonie Witherspoon, born in the Philippines, was raised in a very broken home and grew up as an agnostic until the day she received Jesus as her Lord and Savior on February 21, 1991. During her mid-teen years, she was blessed to live with her Pastor and their family, whom she now calls her Dad and Mom (Michael & Denise Vrooman). She has been married a little over 13 years and currently resides in Port Huron Michigan with her husband, Dave Witherspoon, whom she met at church in Olongapo City, Philippines where she grew up. Together they are raising their two young boys, David (6y/o) and Jonathan (4y/0). She is a stay at home wife, a homeschooler, and entrepreneur. She recently founded Mabuhay Global to employ local filipinos and help break the cycle of poverty in that country.
Nonie is an advocate for providing spiritual guidance for the women in the jail, and was a clergy inside the St. Clair County Federal Prison for 11 and half years. She is a mentor and counselor for women of all ages, leads bible studies, and speaks at women’s conferences
Her desire is to see God move in two main things: 1) For women to see their worth and Identity in Christ. To help them grow in their faith and win their families for Christ . 2) to help break the cycle of poverty around the Globe, one country at a time. . She strongly believes in this quote “Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man how to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life.” … In God all things are possible.

An offering will be taken at this event to help support the ministry efforts in Malwi, specifically to send the children of the Pastors in Malwi to school.

Neighborhood Groups-
Sunday, November 11th
Neighborhood groups will take be in place for the regular Sunday Service this month on Sunday, November 11th. Group locations and times vary so be sure to contact your group leader. If you don’t know what group you are a part of please contact the church office.

Mark Your Calendars

Children’s Church Christmas Program
Sunday, December 16th
The kids is our Children’s Church will be putting on a Christmas Program during the regular Sunday morning service on Sunday, December 16th. Practice for the program will be starting soon!!

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Neighborhood Groups-
Friday, October 12th
This month neighborhood groups will be on Friday, October 12th. Meeting times and locations vary by group. Please be sure to contact your group leader to get the details for your meeting. If you don’t know which group you are a part of, please contact the church office.

Special Speaker-
Sunday, October 14th @ 10am & 7pm
Dr. David Nichols and his wife Sherry will be with us on Sunday, October 14th sharing at the regular Sunday Morning service, and then again at a special 7pm service. Dr. Nichols is the founder of the Heart of the Father Ministries out of Rush City, MN. To learn more about his ministry visit the website at heartofthefather.net.

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Women’s Gala-
Saturday, November 10th 12pm-2pm
Save the date for the Women’s Gala coming up on Saturday, November 10th. Please register for this event by signing up on the signup sheet in the back of the church or by contacting the church office by the end of October. This year’s theme is Re-Purposed-

Isaiah 61:3 “A crown of beauty for ashes the oil of gladness instead of mourning and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.”

Nonie Witherspoon will be speaking. Nonie Witherspoon, born in the Philippines, was raised in a very broken home and grew up as an agnostic until the day she received Jesus as her Lord and Savior on February 21, 1991. During her mid-teen years, she was blessed to live with her Pastor and their family, whom she now calls her Dad and Mom (Michael & Denise Vrooman). She has been married a little over 13 years and currently resides in Port Huron Michigan with her husband, Dave Witherspoon, whom she met at church in Olongapo City, Philippines where she grew up. Together they are raising their two young boys, David (6y/o) and Jonathan (4y/0). She is a stay at home wife, a homeschooler, and entrepreneur. She recently founded Mabuhay Global to employ local filipinos and help break the cycle of poverty in that country.
Nonie is an advocate for providing spiritual guidance for the women in the jail, and was a clergy inside the St. Clair County Federal Prison for 11 and half years. She is a mentor and counselor for women of all ages, leads bible studies, and speaks at women’s conferences
Her desire is to see God move in two main things: 1) For women to see their worth and Identity in Christ. To help them grow in their faith and win their families for Christ . 2) to help break the cycle of poverty around the Globe, one country at a time. . She strongly believes in this quote “Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man how to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life.” … In God all things are possible.

If you are interested in volunteering to help put together centerpieces and decorate for the gala on the Thursday or Friday before please see Char Tuttle.

This Months Events-

Opportunity to Serve!
As the semester kicks off there are a lot of opportunities to serve in various ways at Water’s Edge. Serving is a great way to get involved in what is happening, meet people, and really tie in to the congregation.

– Sunday Meal Prep & Clean up- Char is looking for people willing to help with the Sunday meal. Please be on the look out for a sign up sheet for these opportunities or see Char Tuttle if you are interested
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– Children’s Church volunteers- We are always looking for cheerful volunteers who want to help love on all the wonderful children at Water’s Edge. If this is an area you are interested in serving please contact Randi Brinkman, Alison Huber or Kathryn Madison. There will be a new volunteer training on Sunday, September 23rd at 9:15am.

– Worship team & sound- If you are musically talented and are interested in serving on the worship team contact Trevor Flynn or Josh Brinkman. If you are interested in learning to run sound and helping in that way, contact Trevor Flynn.

Connections-
Tuesdays @ 7pm, Starting September, 4th
Connections will take place on Tuesdays at 7pm at the church. There will be a meal served each week along with teaching and opportunity for prayer. This time is focused primarily on college students and young adults, providing a time of connection and fellowship to help grow faith and community.

New! Women’s Bible Study-
Thursdays 7:30-9, Starting September 13th
Starting on September 13th, on Thursday Nights, Heather Flynn will be leading a bible study at Michele Napier’s house, 712 N. 7th St. from 7:30-9pm. No Childcare will be provided so it is asked that unless you are a nursing mother, you find alternative care. The study will start in the book of Genesis.

Neighborhood Groups-
Friday, September 14th
This month neighborhood groups will be on Friday, September 14th. Meeting times and locations vary by group. Please be sure to contact your group leader to get the details for your meeting. If you don’t know which group you are a part of, please contact the church office.

Sunday Shoot & Family Picnic-
Sunday, September 16th @ 3:00pm
September 16th will be the last gathering for the year! Come out and spend an afternoon at the Kasten’s hobby farm! We will share in a potluck style meal and have fun outdoor games for all ages. Bring a dish to pass and come enjoy a great time of fellowship!!

Barbeque & Bouncy House-
Sunday, September 23rd
Stay after service on Sunday, September 23rd for a church-wide barbeque in the parking lot! Hot dogs & hamburgers will be hot off the grill. Bring a side or a dessert to share. We’ll have a bouncy house for the kids (of all ages :)) to enjoy. In case of rain, we’ll move the party indoors!

Awaken the Dawn-
September 27-29
Please make note of this cool opportunity to join others in prayer for our State government.

Mark Your Calendar!

Women’s Gala-
Saturday, November 10th
Save the date for the Women’s Gala coming up on Saturday, November 10th. This year’s theme is Re-Purposed-

Isaiah 61:3 “A crown of beauty for ashes the oil of gladness instead of mourning and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.”

Nonie Witherspoon will be traveling from Port Huron to be with us and teach.

This Months Events-

New School Year!
August marks the start of another school year for many of the college students in our congregation. Please join us in praying for the students and for our part in ministering to them. Watch for the next newsletter to get the latest on what we having going on here at Water’s Edge to help welcome back the college students and to kick of another semester.

Men’s Breakfast-
There will be no Men’s breakfast this month. Check next months newsletter for September dates!

Neighborhood Groups-
Sunday, August 12th
This month neighborhood groups will be on Sunday, August 12th in place of the regularly scheduled Sunday service. Times and locations vary by group. Please be sure to contact your group leader to get the details for your meeting. If you don’t know which group you are a part of, please contact the church office.

Water’s Edge Kids Club!
Continuing- Every Thursday 2-3:30pm
The Water’s Edge Kids Club will go through August 16th. That means there will be three more meeting before we end for the summer. This is a great opportunity for kids, ages 4-10 to come learn about the bible in a safe, fun, outdoor environment. Please feel free to invite friends and neighbors!! Parents are welcome to stay and help out.

Who? Water’s Edge Children plus any friends and neighbors they want to invite ages 4-10
What? Fun outdoor bible teaching, games, and activities
Where? The Brinkman’s backyard, 921 N. 4th St. Marquette
When? Every Thursday afternoon from 2 -3:30pm, June 14th- August 16th (with break for 4th of July)

Sunday Shoot & Family Picnic-
Sunday, August 19th @ 3:00pm
Come out and spend an afternoon at the Kasten’s hobby farm! We will share in a potluck style meal and have fun outdoor games for all ages. Bring a dish to pass and come enjoy a great time of fellowship!! Only two more Sundays shoots are planned for this year so be sure and get out for one to experience a Sunday afternoon with the Water’s Edge crew!

Shoot Dates for 2018-
August 19th
September 16th