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.
This Week's Scripture: John 20:19-31 Sermon: "The Proof is in" |
Prayers Needed
Please keep the following people in your prayers: Shirley Aigner
Lynne Angelo
Susan Baldwin
Randy Delco
Patricia Nowak Gardner
Allison Haynes
Ed Helmken
Dennis Hippensteel
Cliff Jenks
Amy Kanyer
Tricia Kuiken
Fred Simbro
Katherine Stoll
Ray Warren
Doris Wilson
Roxanne Yagelski
If you have someone on the prayer list, please update the office on how they are doing. Also, the hospitals do not notify the church if you or a loved one are admitted therefore, please call the office and let them know. |
Scholarships
Scholarsips are due THIS SUNDAY MAY 2nd and applications are available in the Narthex for the following scholarships:
Gardner Scholarship: for those in the Medical Field
Mabel Rhoades Scholarship: for those studying Nursing
Jean Kruse Scholarship: for those with Education Majors
Delco Scholarship: for anyone attending college
Church Member Scholarship: for our members who are seeking a college education
Richard Presser Scholarship: This scholarship is open to the community for anyone who may be attending college.
Swineheart-Bartholomew Scholarship: This scholarship is for those going into their 2nd year of college or higher. It is intended for students studying the humanities.
Applications are due by May 2, 2011. Scholarships will be awarded on June 12 at the 8:15 service.
You and your friends may sponsor a scholarship for $100. If you wish your name will be placed on the scholarship.
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Ladies Night Out
Please join us at Swingbelly's on May 19th at 5:30 p.m. for great food and even better fellowship! And if you are a plan-ahead kind of gal, on June 16th you can join us at Carlson's Rootbeer Stand! Call Angie Lewis at (219) 872-7440 for more information. |
Giorgetti's Give Back Day
I hope everyone had a good time at Giorgetti's on April 13! We raised $82.00 for the General Fund!!
Thank you very much for supporting our church in this manner.
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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!
Why Did Jesus Fold the Napkin?
Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection? I never noticed this......
The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes.
The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was placed at the head of that stony coffin.
Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance.
She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, 'They have taken the Lord's body out of the tomb, and I don't know where they have put him!'
Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see. The other disciple out ran Peter and got there first. He stopped and looked in and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go in.
Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus' head was folded up and lying to the side.
Was that important? Absolutely!
Is it really significant? Yes!
In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day.
The folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition. When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it. The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the servant would not dare touch that table, until the master was finished.. Now if the master were done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard, and would wad up that napkin and toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, "I'm finished.." But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because........... The folded napkin meant, "I'm coming back!"
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Church Directory
We have begun the sign-ups for the church directory! Please come to the table in the Narthex and pick your time! The dates for the pictures are as follows: May 13, 14, 16,17, 18, 19, 20 & 21. Photography times start at 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 on Saturday mornings. Please check your calendar and have 2 or 3 times/dates picked out for your pictures! Also, if you'd like to have multi-generation pictures taken please get with ALL members of your family/group and we will make sure to schedule your times accordingly. Again, have a few dates/times ready when you come to the table. You can also sign up online at www.olanmillschurch.com Then click on Families & Members at the top, then click on EZ Signup on the side. Enter the Church phone number (219 872-7200) and fill in your information. The next screen will show the dates and times available. Very, very simple! If you have signed up online, please contact Tricia at triciakuiken12@sbcglobal.net and let her know. It's been a while since we have done a directory and this one will be a little different than what we have done in the past. Please stop at the table and talk to Tricia for more information. |
Vision Team
We are in the process of forming a "VISION TEAM" here at 1st UMC! Our next meeting will be May 10 at 7 p.m. in the church Narthex. Please talk to everyone at church, current members, past members and even non-members! EVERYONE is welcome!
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Contemporary Choir
Does music "Save your Soul"? Have you ever had a song just reach up a grab you, shake you around and bring you "back to life"? If so, come share your love of music with us! Contemporary Choir meets on Mondays at 6:00 p.m.! |
Habitat for Humanity
Congregations of all sizes as well as other groups partner with Habitat in a variety of ways which through volunteering helps the church continue mission and outreach to those in need. You may sign up to work all day or just a few hours, any time is appreciated. We will need at least 12 people signed up in advance, so we are sure to be able to complete our scheduled projects. No tools are required, all supplies are on site. You must be 16 with consent form filled out (on location) in order to participate unless a guardian is with you.
This year Habitat will be building three homes on Willard Ave. We will be working on one or all of these on our assigned date. Please sign up at the welcome center or call the church office. Thank You.
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Attention High School Graduates!!!!
Please call the church with your full name and date of graduation(ASAP). We will be working on graduation details. We plan to honor you at the 8:15 service on June 12th. Scholarships will also be handed out.
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Stained Glass Window Fund
Over 1,100 chocolate covered Easter eggs were produced this year with the profit from the sales being $2,269. We would like to thank everyone for supporting this project. We have heard many comments about how good they were. FYI, Chocolate out sold peanut butter by 9 eggs! If you either purchased some of the eggs or acted as some of our many salespersons, we thank you. A special thank you goes to the egg committee which consisted of Katie Gielow, Meredith Gulstrom, Sandy Hixson, Annie Trout, Nancy Trout and Marlene Woodfield. Ted Woodfield served as purchasing agent and chief financial officer.
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Vacation Bible School June 20th - 25th
In this kid-friendly café full of chef's hats and aprons, pots and pans, checkered tablecloths, and chalkboard menus, kids explore the Bible as a cookbook filled with recipes for living out God's word. Through interactive lessons, that are easy for kids to apply to their lives today, boys and girls will celebrate biblical festivals that reveal ingredients for being a follower ofGod.
By celebrating biblical festivals, they will:
ˇ Be ready for God
ˇ Give happily to God
ˇ Believe fully in Jesus
ˇ Remember Jesus often
ˇ Celebrate God forever
Please contact Angie at 872-7200 if you can help teach the children this year! There is lots to do and a lot of places you can help!
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This Week At-A-Glance
Sunday, May 1
Worship Service 8:15am
Children's Choir Practice 9:00am
Children, Youth, & Adult Sunday School 9:30am
Worship Service 10:45am
Monday Musicale 1:00pm-5:00pm(Sanc.)
Youth Bells 5:00pm
Youth Group 5:30pm
Church Directory Picture Sign-up(Narthex)
Monday, May 2
Soup Kitchen 11:30am-1:00pm
Chancel Choir Practice 7:00pm
Elizabeth Circle 7:00pm(Marian Kelly's)
Gambler's Anonymous(Library) 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 3
Memorial Handbell Practice 6:00pm
Michiana Clowns(Comm. Rm.)6:30pm
Wednesday, May 4
Hannah Circle(Narthex)1:00pm
AA (Middle High Rm.) 8:00pm
Thursday, May 5
Soup Kitchen 11:30am-1:00pm
Friday, May 6
Saturday, May 7
Habitat for Humanity 8:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, May 8-Mother's Day
Worship Service 8:15am
Children, Youth, & Adult Sunday School 9:30am
Worship Service 10:45am
No Café Service
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