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The Addison United Church is committed to bringing believers to maturity
through the teaching of the Word so we might glorify God through our
worship, the strengthening of our
families and our service to the community.
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Addison United Church Pastor: Will Snyder
202 S. Talbot St P.O. Box 330 Parsonage: 609 Lake St P.O. Box 352
Addison, Mi 49220 Addison, Mi 49220
517-547-5527 517-547-5109
Diaconate Board: Cheryl Boner, Judy Clark, Laurie Connin, Joyce Grady, Becky Landin, Marcia Rubley
Board Of Trustees: LuAnn Brown, John Decker, Doug Herold, Joe Martin, John Opel, Marilyn Russell, Allen Schuch, and Barb Torres
Moderator: Phil Rubley Treasurer: Steve Cattell Clerk: Pam Cherry
Financial Secretary: Wanda Goodlock
Christian Education Director: Mike Osborne Newsletter Editor: Sue Osenko Youth Director: Pastor Will
Choir:
The choir, directed by Laurie Connin, meets for practice on
Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 PM from September through May. The
choir performs an anthem during the 10:30 AM worship service during
those months. A special Christmas program is performed by the choir
during the worship services a week or two before Christmas, and the
annual Music Sunday is the second Sunday of June. Anyone who enjoys
singing is welcome to join the choir. For more information, contact the Addison United Church office at (517) 547-5109
Fellowship Hour:
We have a monthly fellowship hour sponsored by that month's
Shepherd Team which meets following the 10:30AM service in the
fellowship hall on the second Sunday of the month. Rolls, fruit, cheese
and crackers along with coffee and juice are offered, and people are
encouraged to spend some time with one another in a more casual setting.
Funeral Dinners:
Georgia Meyer heads up the funeral dinners. The Women's
Fellowship supplies the meat and drinks, and ladies in the church bring
an assortment of salads, vegetables, and desserts under Georgia's
direction. This is all done for free; donations to the Women's
Fellowship are accepted. If you know someone who has lost a loved one
and would like to have a funeral dinner, please contact Georgia Meyer at
517-547-7577.
Holiday House:
The annual Holiday House and Quilt Show takes place the first
Saturday in November at the church from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Craft items
are for sale in the Holiday House, and along with several of the local
ladies' home-made quilts on display, there is a quilt raffle each year.
The quilt is made by the ladies of the church. Home-made second and
third prizes are also awarded. The Holiday House and Quilt Show is open
to the public, and entrance if free. Raffle tickets usually cost $1
each.
Kid's
Club:
Kid's Club is for all elementary aged children. It meets
the first and third Wednesdays of each month during the school year from
3:00 to 5:00 PM at the church. A typical Kid's Club meeting consists of
a Bible lesson, singing, snack, recreation, and sometimes crafts. The Kids Club director is Paul Spotts. For more information contact the Addison United Church office at (517) 547-5109.
Parish
Nurse Program:
Judy Clark is heading up the Parish Nurse Program. She has
an article about health and wellness in each of the Shepherd's Journals,
and heads up a free blood pressure screening during the fellowship hour
which takes place the second Sunday of each month at 11:00 AM. Our
thanks to the many nurses in our church who help out with this program.
Public
Luncheons:
The Women's Fellowship hosts a public luncheon the second
Thursday of each month from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. One or two main
entrees are provided y the Women's Fellowship, and ladies in the church
bring an assortment of salads, vegetables and desserts to round out the
all-you-can-eat meal. A suggested donation of $3.00 per person is
welcome. These luncheons are a source of fund raising for the Women's
Fellowship's many ministries.
Shepherd's Journal:
The Shepherd's Journal is a free monthly publication of the
Addison United Church. Sue Osenko is the editor, and asks for articles
to be published to be handed in to her by the 3rd week of each month.
The Shepherd's Journal features sermon titles for the next month, update
on the Women's Fellowship, Kid's Club and Youth, calendar of events, and
birthdays and anniversaries.
If you would like to receive a copy of the Shepherd's Journal,
please fill our your address on the pew pad and mark "would like to
receive the newsletter,"
Sunday
School:
The Sunday School meets on Sunday mornings, at 9:00AM.
There are classes for everyone from pre-schoolers through adults. The
preschool class is for children aged one through three meets in the
nursery. The middler class is for children aged four through six and
meets in the classroom by the kitchen. The junior class is for 2nd
through 5th graders and meets just off the sanctuary. The adult class
meets in the basement for studies of books of the Bible.
For more information, contact Christian Ed Director Mike Osborne or call the church office at (517) 547-5109.
Women's Bible Study:
The Women's Bible Study meets the 1st and 3rd
Mondays of each month, September through May, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM in
the church. Free babysitting is provided. All ladies are welcome to
attend. For more information, contact Beth Decker or call the church office at (517) 547-5109.
The Youth Group is comprised of Middle and High School students. We meet every Sunday from 4:30 - 6:30 at the church unless a special event takes place at a different time or place. All middle and high school students are welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Will or call the church office at (517) 541-5109.
This site was last updated 02/25/06