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: Acts 7:55-60 Sermon: "A Long Way To Go" |
Prayers Needed
Please keep the following people in your prayers: Shirley Aigner Lynne Angelo Evie Cuevas* Sally Hillsamer Eastman Randy Delco Patricia Nowak Gardner Angela Grupe Allison Haynes Ed Helmken Dennis Hippensteel Cliff Jenks Fred Simbro Ray Warren Doris Wilson Roxanne Yagelski We extend our sympathy to the family of David Parry who passed into eternal life on Monday, May 16, 2011. *Evie Cuevas is the infant granddaughter of Patricia and Dave Parry. Evie was born prematurely and is currently at Porter Memorial Hospital. 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. |
Ladies Night Out
On June 16 we will be heading to Carlson's Rootbeer Stand! Please come and enjoy some (hopefully) warm weather and even warmer fellowship! Call Angie Lewis at (219) 872-7440 for more information. |
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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A few weeks ago I had an interesting question posed to me. It was simply, "did we have communion last week?" I thought for a moment and said no we did not!
So I began to think about communion and the timing of when it should be observed. First, the "Last Supper" was referred to in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John as well as in I Corinthians. Second, there was no mention as to how often it should be taken, however, in Corinthians it does make a reference to taking the "Meal" together, and at the same time with others, and some conclude that this means "periodically", again without specificity. Third, I found it interesting that only Luke and Corinthians speak to the matter of "This is the new covenant in my blood, do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me. Corinthians, alone, goes further to explain that you must perform a self-examination before eating the bread and drinking the wine as without recognizing the "body of the Lord" you will eat and drink judgment on yourself." This however does not answer the question.
So, if you were a historical Christian Jew, I would think that the "Last Supper" would be celebrated annually as Matthew, Mark, Luke and John all relate the timing of this "meal" to the Feast of the Unleavened Bread, or Passover. If you are Roman Catholic the "Last Supper" is celebrated at mass weekly, as a tradition of the church. As Methodists, before there were enough clergy, the "Last Supper" was celebrated, traditionally, every quarter; now that there are enough clergy it is tradionally celebrated monthly, although it is not a requirement to do so. For me personally, every time I have my meal I take time to 1) examine my heart, 2) say a prayer of thanksgiving and 3) remember the grace Jesus gave to me through his death on the cross. In that manner, I celebrate communion every day. I don't need to be reminded to do so in a formal service on any particular Sunday. How about you, is it just a tradition or are you living your beliefs?
John VW
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Church Directory
Today (Friday 5/19) was the last day to come to church for pictures. If you need to have your pictures taken, please call Tricia at 879-9466 and we can make other arrangements.
Please bring your completed BIO form to church on Sunday. If you need a copy please reply to this email and we will email you a form.
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Homebound Ministries
In the past, we had one person who called on church members who were in a nursing home or homebound. It was a job much too difficult for one person. We have now reconfigured this ministry to have one person from our church visit one person who is homebound on a once monthly basis. We are having a very good response from this method of attending to our church friends. Although we have all homebound assigned to a church member right now, we are asking for volunteers to participate in this ministry should the need arise. If you would be willing to do this, please contact the coordinator below. We particularly need men to visit with other men.
From time to time, I will be asking for your help by sending cards or notes to the homebound on their birthdays or upon surgery or hospitalization.
Shirley Aigner had knee surgery on May the 10th. She will be going to Life Care, 802 US Hwy 20 E, Michigan City for post surgery therapy.
Becky Lute will celebrate a birthday on May 30th. Her address is: 2352 N. US 421, Michigan City.
Marlene Woodfield
Coordinator of Homebound Ministries
362-4406 or mtwoody@comcast.net
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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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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!
Click here to print the VBS flyer.
Click here to print the VBS Wishlist. You can bring your donations to church and leave them in the box provided in the Narthex.
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Soup Kitchen
The Soup Kitchen is in need of the following items...
Soda Crackers
Salad Mixings~Green & Red Peppers, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Celery, heads of Lettuce, Romaine, etc.
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This Week At-A-Glance
Sunday, May 22
Worship Service 8:15am
Children's Choir Practice 9:00am
Children, Youth, & Adult Sunday School 9:30am
Worship Service 10:45am
Youth Group 5:00pm-6:30pm(at Buffalo Wild Wings)
Monday, May 23
Soup Kitchen 11:30am-1:00pm
Contemporary Choir 6:00pm
Chancel Choir Practice 7:00pm
Gambler's Anonymous(Library) 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 24
Michiana Clowns(Comm. Rm.)6:30pm
Trustees Meeting 7:00pm(Library)
Wednesday, May 25
Women's Bible Study 6:00pm(Narthex)
AA (Middle High Rm.) 8:00pm
Thursday, May 26
UMW Board Mtg. 9:00am(Library)
Soup Kitchen 11:30am-1:00pm
Friday, May 27
Saturday, May 28
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