COMING EVENTS
VESPER CRUISE
Topinabee Church will host the annual Vesper Cruise at 8:00 on August 15th. Join us for a Cruise in the Straits of Mackinaw
BIBLE STUDY
Bible study will be help at 11:00 on Monday August 15 and 29
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Bible School will be August 2-6 from 9-12:00. The theme is "The Rain Forest"
EAT FOR HEAT
August 27 at 4:00 at the Shrine
LIVING TRUTH
The Living Truth, a gospel/musical group will be performing at the Topinabee Community Church on Saturday. Sept. 4, 2010 at 7:00. For more information, contact Bob Zimmerman at 627-8189.
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History of the Topinabee Community Church
An audio (cd) history of the Church has been compiled by Reverend Dick Hooker, a former pastor of the church. This covers the years, 1985-2000. The cd is available in the church office for $1.
THE FINAL
INSPECTION
The Marine stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
'Step forward now, Marine,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?'
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
'No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Marine waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
'Step forward now, Marine,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.'
CHURCH LIBRARY
Heather and Marcia are developing a Church library. They are looking for donations of books to develop a church lending library. If you have appropriate books, Cd's or DVD's please contact Heather or Marcia.
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Welcome to Topinabee Community Church. Our mission is simple – to help people develop and maintain an intimate relationship with God. We are a non-denominational church made up of people from a wide variety of religious backgrounds.
We are not perfect, but we are all genuinely seeking a way to celebrate what Jesus has done, is doing, and will do in our lives. We believe that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)
We hope you will have the opportunity to join us as we enjoy fellowship with God. You will be welcomed, accepted as you are, and encouraged to grow in Christ.
WELCOME
The Topinabee Church gives a big welcome to Connie and Martin Dinner and Barband Jeff Shade, our newest members of our Congregation.
REMINDER
Bring the items you are providing to Vacation Bible School to Church by next Sunday,
August 1.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations and thank you to the newly elected members of the Church Counil: Mike Balozovic, Pat Callaghan, and Debbie Chapoton.
THANK YOU
A Big Big Thank You to Sharon Ridley who has volunteered to head up the Bargains and Blessings Store. This is a big job and Sharon has stepped up to help keep that Church program going.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation Bible School will be held the first week in August. Volunteers are needed and donations of supplies. Contact Miss Lisa if you can help.
EASTER CANTATA
Heather has provided a link to hear the Easter Cantata performed by our Church Choir
http://www.heathersharmony.net/topinabee-community-church-events.php
HELP WANTED
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO WORK AT THE BARGAINS AND BLESSINGS RESALE STORE. WORKERS NEED NOT BE MEMBERS OF THE TOPINABEE CHURCH. ADDITIONAL HELP IS NEEDED IF WE ARE GOING TO KEEP THE SHOP GOING. CONTACT SUZIE KUHL (238-3050) IF YOU CAN HELP.
FEEL FREE TO RECRUIT ADDITIONAL WORKERS!
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Open My Eyes Lord
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The Seasons of Life
http://www.openmyeyeslord.net/theseasonsoflife.htm
Colors of Life
http://www.greatdanepro.com/Colors/index.htm
BROWN BAG BIBLE BUNCH
The Brown Bag Bible Bunch meets at 11:00 in the church basement on the first and third Mondays of the month. Debbie Chapoton will lead a bible study at 11:00 followed by your own special brown bag lunch.
The Brown Bag Bible Bunch will look at the divine weaving of God’s tapestry – His Holy Word. If you’ve never studied the Bible as a whole, this class is for you – like Bible 101. However, even if you’ve read it cover to cover numerous times, this class is still for you as we will be linking 3 diverse books together each week with new and amazing insights into Scripture. If you didn’t want to join us before because you didn’t want to start in the middle of something, be assured that each week will be a fresh start with a new lesson. Please plan on coming. Brown bag optional.
MISSION COMMITTEE
The Topinabee Community Church has a very active Mission program. The Church contributes 10% of it's offerings to Missions. In addition, all proceeds from the Bargain and Blessings thrift shop goes to the Mission Committee. Some of the groups and organizations supported by these funds include: Alanson Church of the Nazarene food pantry, Arch Ministries youth program, Cheboygan Habitat for Humanity, Christian Resources International, Freedom Church-our sister church in Albania, Helping Hands food Pantry, Assistance with providing prescriptions, JAARS-Bible Interpretations, Larry Brown in support of the African Bible College in Malawi, Africa, Lord's Kitchen in Cheboygan, Northern Christian Radio, RBC Ministries-"Our Daily Bread" magazine, Sand Castle adult daycare, Sand Road Senior Center, TCC Vacation Bible School, Wolverine Senior Center, and special programs to serve the community.
Support of the Mission program and the Blessings and Bargains Resale shop make these community service programs possible.
A nurse took the tired, anxious serviceman to the bedside.
"Your son is here," she said to the old man.
She had to repeat the words several times before the patient's eyes opened.
Heavily sedated because of the pain of his heart attack, he dimly saw the young uniformed Marine standing outside the oxygen tent. He reached out his hand. The Marine wrapped his toughened fingers around the old man's limp ones, squeezing a message of love and encouragement.
The nurse brought a chair so that the Marine could sit beside the bed. All through the night the young Marine sat there in the poorly lighted ward, holding the old man's hand and offering him words of love and strength. Occasionally, the nurse suggested that the Marine move away and rest awhile.
He refused. Whenever the nurse came into the ward, the Marine was oblivious of her and of the night noises of the hospital - the clanking of the oxygen tank, the laughter of the night staff members exchanging greetings, the cries and moans of the other patients.
Now and then she heard him say a few gentle words. The dying man said nothing, only held tightly to his son all through the night.
Along towards dawn, the old man died. The Marine released the now lifeless hand he had been holding and went to tell the nurse. While she did what she had to do, he waited.
Finally, she returned. She started to offer words of sympathy, but the Marine interrupted her.
"Who was that man?" he asked.
The nurse was startled, "He was your father," she answered.
"No, he wasn't," the Marine replied. "I never saw him before in my life." "Then why didn't you say something when I took you to him?"
"I knew right away there had been a mistake, but I also knew he needed his son, and his son wasn't here.
When I realized that he was too sick to tell whether or not I was his son, knowing how much he needed me, I stayed."
His Son was Killed in Iraq
inform him. What was this
Mr. William Grey.............
The next time someone needs you ... just be there. Stay.
WE ARE NOT HUMAN BEINGS GOING THROUGH A
TEMPORARY SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE.
WE ARE SPIRITUAL BEINGS GOING THROUGH A TEMPORARY HUMAN EXPERIENCE.
THIS IS WHAT WE ARE PUT ON THIS EARTH TO DO ANYWAY. RIGHT ?
Vacation Bible School will be held the first week in August. This has been a very successful program involving many children. Lisa will need several volunteers if the Church is to run the program again this yesar. Contact Lisa if you can help.
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BARGAINS AND BLESSINGS
Bargains and Blessings is a resale shop operated by the Topinabee Community Church. The store is operated by volunteers as a service to the community. Proceeds from the shop are donated to various local needs. The store is located in Topinabee on Straits Highway across from the Mullett Township Hall and fire department. The store is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12:00-4:00. Donations of new and clean, used clothing are accepted during the open hours. Volunteers to work in the store are always welcome. Stop by the store for some great bargains so we can bless our community.
 
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CHURCH SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
10:30 Worship and Praise
Aug. 1 "Choosing A Path"
Luke 12:13-21
Nursery Provided
Choir Practice
Thursday's at 6:30 and Sunday's at 9:30
Rev. Dinner will have office hours on Tuesday and Thursdays from 3-5 PM To reach him by phone or to make an appointment call
231-238-8161 (Church)
231-597-9303
The first Sunday of the month is communion and church members bring food to donate to the food bank.
CHURCH COUNCIL
The Church Council meets the second Wednesday of each month agt 6:00. The next meeting will be on Aug. 11. The minutes of the Council meetings can be found under the Council tab on this page of the web site.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
JULY
8-Paul Wolf
8- Sheryl Petri
26- Austin Brege
27- Sharon Ridley
27-MaxineWalter
27- Dick Rosner
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
JULY
27- Denise and Bernie King
28- Debbie and Paul Chapoton
Andy Rooney CBS Commentator says:
I don't believe in Santa Claus, but I'm not going to sue somebody for singing a Ho-Ho-Ho song in December. I don't agree with Darwin, but I didn't go out and hire a lawyer when my high school teacher taught his Theory of Evolution.
Life, liberty or your pursuit of happiness will not be endangered because someone says a 30-second prayer before a football game. So what's the big deal? It's not like somebody is up there reading the entire Book of Acts. They're just talking to a God they believe in and asking him to grant safety to the players on the field and the fans going home from the game.
But it's a Christian prayer, some will argue.
Yes, and this is the United States of America and Canada, countries founded on Christian principles. According to our very own phone book, Christian churches outnumber all others better than 200-to-1. So what would you expect -- somebody chanting Hare Krishna?
If I went to a football game in Jerusalem, I would expect to hear a Jewish prayer.
If I went to a soccer game in Baghdad, I would expect to hear a Muslim prayer.
If I went to a ping pong match in China , I would expect to hear someone pray to Buddha.
And I wouldn't be offended. It wouldn't bother me one bit. When in Rome .....
But what about the atheists? Is another argument.
What about them? Nobody is asking them to be baptized. We're not going to pass the collection plate. Just humour us for 30 seconds. If that's asking too much, bring a Walkman or a pair of ear plugs. Go to the bathroom. Visit the concession stand. Call your lawyer!
Unfortunately, one or two will make that call. One or two will tell thousands what they can and cannot do. I don't think a short prayer at a football game is going to shake the world's foundations.
Christians are just sick and tired of turning the other cheek while our courts strip us of all our rights. Our parents and grandparents taught us to pray before eating, to pray before we go to sleep. Our Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. Now a handful of people and their lawyers are telling us to cease praying.
God, help us. And if that last sentence offends you, well, just sue me.
The silent majority has been silent too long. It's time we tell that one or two who scream loud enough to be heard that the vast majority doesn't care what they want. It is time that the majority rules! It's time we tell them, "You don't have to pray; you don't have to say the Pledge of Allegiance; you don't have to believe in God or attend services that honour Him. That is your right, and we will honour your right; but by golly, you are no longer going to take our rights away. We are fighting back, and we WILL WIN!"
God bless us one and all...Especially those who denounce Him, God bless America and Canada, despite all our faults, We are still the greatest nations of all. God bless our service men who are fighting to protect our right to pray and worship God.
Let's make 2010 the year the silent majority is heard and we put God back as the foundation of our families and institutions. And our military forces come home from all the wars.
Keep looking up.
THE BUZZARD:
If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet but that is entirely open at the top,the bird, in spite of itsability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner. The reason is
that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10 to 12 feet. Without space to run, as is its habit, it will not even attempt to fly, but will remain a prisoner for life in a small jail with no top.
THE BAT:
The ordinary bat that flies around at night, a remarkably nimble creature in the air, cannot take off from a level place. If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle about helplessly and, no doubt, painfully, until it reaches some slight elevation from which it can throw itself into the air. Then, at once, it takes off like a flash.
THE BUMBLEBEE:
A bumblebee, if dropped into an open tumbler, will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the top, but persists in trying to find some way out through the sides near the bottom.. It will seek a way where none exists, until it completely destroys itself.
PEOPLE:
In many ways, we are like the buzzard, the bat, and the bumblebee. We struggle about with all our problems and frustrations, never realizing that all we have to do is look up!
That's the answer, the escape route and the solution to any problem! Just look up.
Sorrow looks back, Worry looks around, But faith looks up!
Live simply, love generously , care deeply, speak kindly and trust in our Creator who loves us.
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