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The United Methodist Church of All Nations is a new multi-ethnic Christian community located in Grand Rapids, MI. We wish to provide an atmosphere that welcomes everyone as children of God, celebrating diversity and embracing each person’s unique culture. It is our goal to maintain a community of faith within the church as well as to serve the members of our community.

We invite you to browse this website to learn more about our church. Feel free to contact us with any questions, and please join us in worship on Sunday mornings at 11 am to experience the loving fellowship of our community.

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All Church Meeting – From Pastor Trevor

Dear Church of All Nations Community,

What a blessing to be counted among this wonderful community. We have had an interesting start with the parsonage basement flooding, phone lines down and some other technical hiccoughs which were finally resolved on Tuesday.Thanks to all who made our first worship experience at CAN such a rich and moving time.

There are some important matters that need your input, to that end I have called a church meeting for Tuesday July 14 at 7pm, I encourage all to attend so that as many voices as possible are included in the decisions that need to be made.
See you on Sunday.

Blessings,
Trevor

Announcements for June 28, 2009

Saturday Morning Prayer Group meets weekly, 8:00 a.m., under the leadership of Seok Lim.

Pastor Trevor McDermont’s first Sunday in worship with Church of All Nations will be July 5.

Last week’s giving: $704.75

Elsewhere in the Grand Rapids District:

MEGA Kids Camp at Cornerstone Church

Kids can learn basic art or sports skills while learning about Jesus, July 20 – 23, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Cornerstone UMC, 2045 68^th Street SE. MEGA Kids Camp is FREE for 3 year olds up to kids who will attend 5th grade in the fall.

• 3-year olds through kindergarteners will enjoy “Crocodile Dock” where they become a part of the Bible story.
• 1^st through 5^th graders will choose an activity of Basketball, Soccer, Cheerleading, Karate, Painting/
  Drawing, Wood Working, Photography or Cooking (cooking is for 4th and 5th grades only).

Sign up at www.cornerchurch.org under “Kids”. Have questions? Call Tracy Bowers, Director of Outreach, 616.698.3170 ext. 1011.

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Announcements for June 21, 2009

Saturday Morning Prayer Group meets weekly, 8:00 a.m., under the leadership of Seok Lim.

Pastor Trevor McDermont’s first Sunday in worship with Church of All Nations will be July 5.

Elsewhere in the Grand Rapids District:

Art Exhibit – Works by Bert Boerema: GR First UMC Gallery welcomes the work of Bert Boerema now through Friday, July 17.  FUMC Gallery Hours are as follow: Mon-day 9am–4pm, Tuesday 9am–8pm, Wednesday–Friday 9am–4pm, and Sunday 8am–10am. Located at First United Methodist Church – 227 East Fulton St, Grand Rapids. For additional information please call 616-451-2879 or visit either of the two following websites: www.grandrapidsfumc.org; or www.bertboerema.com

Saugatuck-Douglas Jazz Festival: The Saugatuck United Methodist Church will be hosting part of the 1st Saugatuck-Douglass Jazz Festival on August 1, 2009. If you make the trip for the music, be sure to stop in at the church’s Cinema Café for a bowl of award winning chili. For a full schedule of festival events visit  www.s-djazz.com or call 313-965-0505.

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Announcements for June 14, 2009

Neighborhood Yard Sale: Sat., June 20, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday evening, June 19, beginning at 5 p.m.  Bring your “stuff” to the church.

Saturday morning, June 20, beginning at 7 a.m. Come for breakfast and help set up tables in the parking lot. PLEASE NOTIFY PROS TUMONONG OF YOUR AVAILIBILITY TO HELP: 866-5410, ptumonong@comcast.net

New Pastoral Appointment: Last Tuesday District Super-intendent Laurie Haller introduced Trevor McDermont as Church of All Nation’s next pastor. Rev. McDermont says of himself:

“I am honored, delighted and profoundly humbled to have been appointed to serve as your pastor effective July 1, 2009. I grew up in South Africa during the apartheid years and have been in the United States for 10 years. My wife Susan is from the village of Empire in northern Michigan and we have been richly blessed with twins Natalie (Natz) and Cameron (Cam) who will be celebrating their ninth birthdays in August.

Until recently I was employed as a retail store manager until I could ignore the call God placed on my heart no longer. I entered the official candidacy process for ministry in 2007 and completed the requirements to be licensed as a Local Pastor in November, 2008.

Our family is excited and deeply honored to join with your families as together we seek new ways to open hearts, open minds, and open doors for the transformation of our world through the redeeeming love of Jesus.”

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Announcements for June 7, 2009

This morning we welcome Dr. Paul Little to the pulpit. Dr. Little is a retired college professor and pastor whose academic experience includes a fellowship to the University of Glasgow and whose pastoral experience includes conflict resolution work with several con-gregations. While in Scotland, Dr. Little had the opportunity to be mentored by William Barclay who also became his spiritual director. Currently Dr. Little worships at Rockford United Methodist. We are grateful for his service on our behalf this morning.

Saturday Morning Prayer Group meets weekly, 8:00 a.m., under the leadership of Seok Lim.

Neighborhood Yard Sale: Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reserve a space, clean out your basement, and pick up a few extra bucks; or simply plan now to come and take advantage of the bargains.

Community Wide E-Recycling Event: Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hope Reformed Church, 2010 Kalamazoo SE. To view a complete list of electronic items and accessories accepted at the e-recycling event, visit www.themicahcenter.com/e-recycling-event.php.

This morning we welcome Dr. Paul Little to the pulpit. Dr. Little is a retired college professor and pastor whose academic experience includes a fellowship to the University of Glasgow and whose pastoral experience includes conflict resolution work with several con-gregations. While in Scotland, Dr. Little had the opportunity to be mentored by William Barclay who also became his spiritual director. Currently Dr. Little worships at Rockford United Methodist. We are grateful for his service on our behalf this morning.

Saturday Morning Prayer Group meets weekly, 8:00 a.m., under the leadership of Seok Lim.

Neighborhood Yard Sale: Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reserve a space, clean out your basement, and pick up a few extra bucks; or simply plan now to come and take advantage of the bargains.

Community Wide E-Recycling Event: Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hope Reformed Church, 2010 Kalamazoo SE. To view a complete list of electronic items and accessories accepted at the e-recycling event, visit www.themicahcenter.com/e-recycling-event.php.

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