Marquette
District
Detroit Annual Conference
Pastor: |
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Rev. Saundra
Clark |
Sunday
Worship : |
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11:00 am |
CONTENTS
Gallery
News
History
GALLERY
NEWS
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Son Rock Kids’ Camp - Engadine/Newberry VBS
Sixty-two children, ages 4-12, enjoyed a week of
VBS at Engadine United Methodist Church from July 13-17.
Campers enjoyed a drama presented by the older youth as
they began each day with rock camp songs. Then, by grade
level and animal groups, the children traveled with their
teachers the Wilderness Trail, the Hungry Bear Lodge, where
they enjoyed games and memory verses, the Craft Cabin, and
Lookout Point where they met live Bible Story Characters.
The theme for the week, GOD’S GREAT LOVE FOR US AS
HE LOVED THE APOSTLE, PETER THE ROCK, was shared at each
camp spot.
To extend the camp atmosphere, third
graders and up were invited to spend Wednesday night in
our rented tent. There were so many participating that many
of the girls had to sleep in the sanctuary! We had some
tired campers on Thursday, but they seemed to enjoy the
night of hiking, campfire games, and French toast breakfast.
Friday was a special day for us.
We “picnicked,” “Bible Schooled,”
and played at the “Angels Among Us Youth Camp”
in Epoufette during the afternoon. This free camp for children
with special needs was our mission project for the week.
Then we headed back to the church for Popsicle and to practice
for our parent program. At 6:00 p.m., our church was full
while the campers shared songs and the week’s activities.
By 6:45 we were burning our prayers over the campfire and
roasting hotdogs and marshmallows with our friends and families.
Thanks to our Lord and the more than sixty adults who were
involved in this memorable week!
July 4th
The Engadine UMW had their hot dogs and brats at the pavilion
in Naubinway on July 4th. They also had available for purchase,
baked goods and cutlery. They asked for donations of baked
goods from the ladies of the church. Thanks for the contributions.
Stone Cross Singers
On August 23 we will again have he privilege of having the
Stone Cross Singers, Sisan O’Rourke and Zig Zietler
at the Engadine morning worship as special music for the
day.
FREE Community Meal
Engadine continues to serve over a hundred guests at their
community meal USUALLY on the last Wednesday of every month
at the church. The meal is served from 4:30 – 6:30.
There is no cost for this meal. Dessert and drinks are included
in the price of the meal. The contact person is Ruth McCarney
@906-477-6838.
Next Year, 2010, will be
the 100th anniversary of the Engadine Church.
HISTORY
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The first church services
were held in the homes of families living in Engadine area
around 1900. In 1910 a Methodist Missionary, Rev. McPritchard,
held services in the Presbyterian Church. Soon he moved
the church to a building on Main St. which is now being
used by the DeWyse Construction Co.
In 1914 a group of 12 families
moved to Engadine from Rockville, Ky. Mr Ephriam Elliott
brought them here to start the cooperage mill. Most of the
people had been baptized Methodist in Ky and wanted to build
a church. Mr. Elliott took the responsibility of raising
the money for the church; He took pledges form the men and
deducted the money from their wages. Mr. Elliott then contacted
Sears and asked them for a donation, indicating that many
of the families bought from their catalog. Sears donated
enough paint for the first coat on the new church.
The church was completed
and dedicated on January 24, 1915. The dedication sermon
was given by District Superintendent, Reverend J. Dystant,
Ph.D. This church was to be known as the Elsigood Memorial
Episcopal Church as requested by the Board of Home Missions
& Church Extension. Reverend H. Bennett was the first
pastor of the new church.
The Ladies Aid Society was
soon organized & took an active part in the welfare
of the church. In 1940, capitalize Women's Society of Christian
Service took the place of the Ladies Aid Society. All Methodist
churches throughout the country made the same change.
In 1959 they decided that
a new addition was needed. With $103.00 in the
building fund, they put in a 20'X40' foundation. The Iabor
and materials were donated. The addition provided a fellowship
hall, kitchen, bathroom and furnace room. The addition was
dedicated on July 15,1961 by Bishop Reed, Rev. Gonser, District
Superintendent and Rev. Chapko.
In 1965 we had our 50th Anniversary.
In 1973 a new parsonage was
consecrated by Rev. Vernon Wyllys. He and his family were
the first occupants.
On July 15, 1979 a church
library was established by Marjorie Cousino. She was assisted
by Leona Smith, Beth Bennett, Mary Bricker and Ruth Foote.
In 1982 a new main entry was built. A new altar area was
added and the entire interior of the church was refurbished.
New carpeting and exterior white siding were added. This
first phase was started by Rev. Audrey Dunlap.
In 1985 the second phase
of the building program was underway. Rev. Audrey Dunlap
was pastor as this time also. This project included a 16'X40'
addition which was added to the 1961 addition. A new roof
was installed over the entire addition and siding. This
addition gave us 6 class rooms, a new kitchen, a new storage
room and two barrier-free bathrooms.
In 1986 Engadine joined the
other six churches to form the Co-operative Parish. The
Co-Operative Parish includes Germfask, Paradise, Hulbert,
Grand Marais, Newberry, McMillan, and Engadine, We would
eventually be called God's Country Cooperative Parish.
June 1,1987 thru September
30, 1987 we were without a pastor. Mr. James Gribbell, a
Lay Speaker took over until our new pastor Rev. Philip Voss
arrived on October 1, 1987.
Since our building project
in 1986 we have added an office and new entry way in the
back of the church which makes our church handicap accessible.
Pastors who have served the
church since 1948 are: John Brodne,1948-1951, Konstantine
Wipp, 1951-1953, Vernon D. Wyllys, 1953-1955, Helen Royce,
1955-1957, Mrs. J. Bruce Brown, 1957-1958, G.E. Moran, 1958-1961,
Stephen Chapko, 1961-1965, Carl Shamblen, 1965-1969, Vernon
C. Wyllys, 1969-1975, James Lumsden, 1975-1976, Audrey Dunlap,
1976-1985, Ramona Cowling, 1985-1987, Phillip D. Voss, 1987-1991.
Since Pastor Voss we have had pastor Bo Lange, Pastor Ron
Piette, Pastor Max Weeks. At the present time we have Pastor
Saundra Clark.
Leatha Legault was the adult
Sunday school teacher and organist for many years. She is
still our organist.
Engadine United Methodist
Church
13970 Park Ave.
PO Box 157
Engadine, MI 49827
(906) 477-9989
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