Sunday Services
Thank you for being part of
First United Methodist Church.
We could not do it without you!
Our Sunday Services are as follows:
8:15 Church Service in the Sanctuary
9:00 Chilidrens Choir at the piano in the Sanctuary
9:30 Adult WOW Sunday School meets in the Library
9:30 Childrens Sunday School meets up on the third floor right off the elevator
10:45 Church Service in the Sanctuary.
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JC Sells Bible Study
It's time once again to continue our study in Matthew. Classes begin on Monday, February 7 at 7 p.m. or Tuesday, February 8 at 9 a.m. Both classes will meet in the Narthex.
Remember to bring your bible, pen and paper too!
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Hacienda Give Back Night
Thank you one and all! We had a wonderful time at Hacienda! With all of you who participated First UMC raised $216.87 for a night of good food & fellowship. We are working on another Give Back night for February...keep watching for the details soon!
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Fundraiser Totals
Bubble's Give Back Night:
$65.00
Hacienda Give Back Night:
$216.87
Scrip Totals:
$2.580.60
FUNDRAISING TOTALS:
$2,862.47
Thank you all so very much for supporting 1st UMC!
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Lay Speaking Ministires
The Lay Speaking Winter Classes 2011 are as follows:
Basic Course for beginners
You Can LEAD in Evangelism: Evangelism Without Additives
Spiritual Gifts
Lay Speakers are Accountable!
From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon
United Methodism (7 Myths of the UMC) Worship Today
Lay Speakers Teach Adults
How Welcoming is Your Congregation?
The classes will be held on at: First United Methodist Church
400 W. Mishawaka Road
Elkhart, IN
Classes will be on Sunday afternoons from 2 till 4:30 (keep in mind Elkhart is an hour ahead of us). Each class will cost $25 for books & materials.
You can register at www.inumc.org/northdistrict informational brochures are located on the Welcome Center in the Narthex.
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First United
Methodist Church
121 E 7th St.
Michigan City IN 46360
219-872-7200
www.mcfirstmc.com
mcfirstmc@sbcglobal.net
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Greetings!
As I think back to my childhood, I remember certain people from my church. There was Marge K who was always front & center putting together the Mother/Daughter Banquet or any other Mother/Daughter outing. By the time I turned 13 I had been to 12 of these events. I really didn't want to go to them anymore, but I went at my father's urging. "It's important to your Mother and you will go!" Well, you all know my Dad, so you know that I went 'happily' as any good 13 year-old girl would. Well, lets fast forward till I was the "Mother" and I had that little girl..."Hmm, Mom," I would say "When is the Mother/Daughter Banquet?" To which my Mom finally replied "Honey, Marge isn't doing them anymore and no one else stepped up to put it together. They are a lot of work and she is getting on in years..."
As I begin to become more service minded within my own church, I see where this is so true within our congregation. I've heard people say..."I've been singing in the choir since 196____" or "I've been active in the UMW for 57 years".
Then I look at my own generation. What do the 40 year olds have to say? "I would love to, however I'm just so busy already...I've got 2 kids...I've got to work...I've got a special needs kid...The kids have too much homework...I've even heard a time or two "I would love to, however my HUSBAND just won't let me". Yes, that is an excuse I have heard many, many times.
So, let me ask MY GENERATION...when will you step up in God's house? And if you don't, then who will? Yes, I'm just as guilty with the excuses. Maybe you could pick one or two of mine out. But I have to ask the hard question...If we don't start giving our time to the services this church has started and which are still going strongly, then where will First UMC be in 10 years? The Valentine Tea is in it's 61st year and it would be a shame if some of us younger folk didn't step up to the plate and start helping!
We can use EVERYONE at every age! We deeply appreciate everything that everyone has done for our church since the day is was started! Without our generous congregation we would not have a church to worship in...please consider helping in some of the area's highlighted below.
Tricia K
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Help Needed
There are several area's within our Ministry that could use your help. Please prayerfully consider helping us in some of the following areas:
Our Soup Kitchen serves healthy meals to the community every week on Monday & Thursday from 11:30 to 1:00. If you are able to volunteer your time & services, please contact Tom at (219) 765-1575.
Help is needed with Funeral Dinners! Many of you are already on a list to be called to prepare food or work in the kitchen. If there is anyone who is not already on the list and could help with food preparation or help in the kitchen, please call Maryann at (219) 879-0147 or Yvonne at (219) 872-4280 and ask them to add you to the list of volunteers.
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Valentine Tea
The woman at First United Methodist Church invite you to the 61st Annual Valentine Tea! It will be held on Saturday, February 12 at 1 p.m. This years program "What the World Needs No  w is Love" features a music review staring Sue Cassler, Deborah Beien & Bev Griffith. The tea is open to the public, so please bring a guest or two.
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 1st UMC Choir & Children's Choir
Did you hear the news? Bev is our new Choir Director! Bev is very, very excited to be in this new position. Choir meets at 7 p.m. on Monday nights. Please come and join Bev in giving Glory to God with your talents! Everyone 13 and older is welcome to sing with the choir. The Children's choir will practice at 9:00 a.m. on the following Sunday's in Feb. 6, 12. 27. Bev would like all the families email addresses also. Please email her at bevg54@aol.com so she can have your email. All children from 3 till 12 are welcome to join us! |
 The Woman's Bible Study "That's What the Man Said" by
Maxie Dunnam is meeting on the following Wednesdays: Jan. 26,
Feb. 9 & Feb. 23 from 6 till 7 in the Narthex. Please call Kris at (219) 221-2215 for more information.
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We are in the process of putting together a childrens church! We would like to offer Childrens Church during the 10:45 service to start. Please consider helping teach the little children about Jesus. We are looking for 5 to 6 people that can be on a rotating schedule. Therefore, if you can help for 1 hour every 5 to 6 weeks, please contact Angie in the church office at (219) 872-7200.
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Youth Group
It is that time of year again! The youth are once again selling the SUPER BOWL SUBS.
As you all know, the subs are yummy and make a great addition to your Super Bowl party! Orders are due no later than Jan. 30 with payment. Call the church office for more details.
GO STEELERS~no, I just cannot root for the Packers...sorry
6th through 12th grade students are needed and wanted to join us from 9:30 till 10:20 upstairs in the youth room for Sunday School.
We will have fellowship and fun while you meet some new friends. Come and enjoy snacks, games, crafts & community service projects!
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SCRIP Update
We have been selling SCRIP since July 1, 2010 and to date we have made over $2,500!
We have 15 to 17 families who place a weekly or monthly order! WOW! THANK YOU to those who regularly participate. Just think of what we can do if we had 100 families participate! Please consider making your normal everyday purchases using SCRIP gift certificates!
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BLURB Articles
Does your Church group have information to share in the Weekly Blurb?? Please email it to Tricia at triciakuiken12@sbcglobal.net no later than Wednesday of the week you would like to have it in the newsletter. We would LOVE to have your article!!
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