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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Lay Speaking Ministries
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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Holly's Give Back Day
You've asked for it and here it is!
We will be going to HOLLY'S on March 15!
You will need a coupon and those will be posted on the website soon!
Please invite your friends, family & neighbors! More information will be coming in the next week or two.
Scrip certificates will NOT be accepted for payment.
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Fundraiser Totals
Bubble's Give Back Night:
$65.00
Hacienda Give Back Night:
$216.87
Scrip Totals:
$2.625.35
Carson's Community Days:
$20.00
FUNDRAISING TOTALS:
$2.927.22
Last week we had just 7 Scrip orders for a total of $44.75 profit! THANK YOU!
Thank you all so very much for supporting 1st UMC!
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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!
The great BLIZZARD of 2011 is over! I truly pray that each of our members survived the storm.
I started thinking about all the homeless people in Michigan City. I wondered where they found shelter this week. Watching the Chicago news reports about the blizzard made me very happy that we have a nice warm home!
If you've never been to our church on Monday's or Thursday's I recommend you come for a "visit". I just happened to be there on Monday during Soup Kitchen time. I was there to meet with a gentleman from Olan Mills, and afterward I was asked to help Barb with decorating for the Valentine Tea. We needed to go downstairs and it was the first time I was there during the Soup Kitchen! I was just amazed to see CHILDREN eating there. The amount of people that were still coming in at 1 in the afternoon was shocking!
I thought of those people on Tuesday/Wednesday while I was safe and warm inside my house. Where were they? And if the City is CLOSED, how hungry are they today? And what about dinner? Is one meal a day really all those children need? I also wonder how many of those families would not be there if the economy wasn't a little better. I often wonder how many of our own families are just one paycheck away from using the soup kitchen.
I really appreciated how kind the volunteers were. I also wondered if there isn't something more we could do for the children who came in. What about their social skills?, pre-school education? We have a Clothesline Ministry, but it looks like some of these kids could use a new coat & maybe a pair of shoes too.
1st UMC already does so much for the community...Soup Kitchen, Open Door, Clothesline are just a few that come to my mind. We have so many talented, loving & giving people in our congregation, maybe one or two of you will figure out a way that we can help the children during our Soup Kitchen. Even just some crayons and paper could help! Could you donate some? Maybe some markers too.
If you are one of the many, many people that work twice a week in our Soup Kitchen Thank You! You are part of the solution and I for one am honored to know you! Keep up the good work.
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
Please come and join Bev in giving Glory to God with your talents! Everyone 13 and older is welcome to sing with the choir. Choir meets at 7 p.m. on Monday nights. 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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Carson's Community Day Books
We are participating in the Carson's Community Day on February 26. The books are just $5.00 and First United Methodist receives 100% of that! There is a $10 coupon in the book, so you're actually saving money!
Carson's is a SCRIP retailer and 1st UMC will earn a 8% REBATE! Please make sure to purchase your SCRIP certificate by February 14 to ensure that you have it prior to the sale!
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Coming Soon...
Work has begun on a new Church Directory! We would like to know when the best time would be to take the photographs. If you have children who will be coming home from college, etc. please email Tricia at triciakuiken12@sbcglobal.net and let her know when they will be home for the summer.
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Childrens Church
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
SUPER BOWL SUBS...Please pick up your SUBS on Sunday!
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 $2,600!
Last week we had just 7 orders and we earned over $44 in rebates! It really adds up quickly and we need more families to participate! Please consider supporting our efforts. You can click the logo above and sign in using ENROLLMENT CODE: 7E825C5E25328. Then you can shop to your hearts content! Very simple and easy to use!
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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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