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Weekly Blurb
First United Methodist Church |
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Greetings!
I have been drawn to Romans 14 this week. I cannot stop thinking about what Paul was trying to get across to those to whom he was speaking. Paul starts this chapter by saying, "Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters." Paul then identifies some of the weaknesses in people living in those days. Some people felt what you ate was important, while others did not; other people felt that certain "days" were sacred while others felt that each day was no different than the other. I am certain there were many other disputes at the time that didn't get any press. Those who ate "unclean" food, or who considered each day to be no more sacred than another, were considered to be weak in the faith (meaning the Christian faith). But Paul made his point. People "judged" each other on these types of differences. Paul's reaction was clear and concise for in the 13th verse he states "Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way." He advised those who were strong in their faith not to cause distress to those whose faith was less strong. Rather, Paul indicated that Christ died for the weak in faith and directs those who are strong in their faith to make adjustments in our behavior for the sake of our brothers. In verse 19 Paul finally hits the nail on the head. "Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Do not destroy the work of God...." This direction seems to me to be even more relevant today than it was about 2000 years ago. John VW
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 Our Services Please join us on Sunday Mornings for the following fellowships: 8:15 Contemporary Worship Service
9:00 Children's Choir
9:30 Children & Adult Sunday School
10:45 Worship Service
We look forward to seeing you Sunday!
This Weeks Service: Scripture Reading: Mark 1: 14-20 Sermon: Are You A Disciple? Speaker: Karen Durnell |
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The City Light
The City Light is a new newsletter being written by our very own Pastor Tim! This newsletter will be published to the website only, so please stop by our new and improved website and view The City Light by clicking here. |
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Reception for Pastor Tim & Family
The congregation of FUMC will be honoring Pastor Prowse and his family with a reception between services on July 31, 2011 in the Narthex. Cake and Punch will be served.This reception will mark the beginning of his next year's appointment with us. Your hostesses for this event will be: Janet Gilpin, Laurie Mullet, Sheryl Odle, and Sue Stoll.
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 Men's Fellowship Breakfast The First United Methodist Men's Breakfast will meet Saturday, July 9th at 8:30am at Ryan's Family Steak House, 4461 Franklin Street. Please join us. All men are welcome! We will continue to meet the second Saturday of each month.
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 Church Cookout
The WOW Sunday School class is hosting an old fashion cookout at the church on Sunday, July 17. Our cookout lunch will be immediately following the second service. Don't worry - we don't need you to bring anything - just your smiling, hungry selves. A good will offering will be welcomed and will pay for expenses and to help with the ministries of the church.
Please set your calendars for July 17 - for some good times with wonderful friends.
RSVP by calling the church office or use the sign-up sheet at the welcome center.
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Directory Photographs
Do you need to be photographed for our Directory? We have made arrangements with Olan Mills to come back on July 23, 2011* to finish the photographs. Please call Tricia at 879-9466 to schedule your appointment. You will get a FREE 8X10 and you do NOT have to be a member to be in our directory. Ask your family and friends if they would like a FREE 8X10 also...anyone can take advantage of this opportunity.** Also, if you have NOT returned your bio page, please click on the links below and print the pages out, and bring it back to church. You can also email the information to us by replying to this email. Click here for page 1 of the Bio form Click here for page 2 of the Bio form *If you are unable to make it on July 23, please talk to Tricia and we can work out other arrangements. **People who do not regularly attend our services will not be placed in the directory. |
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YOUTH ACTIVITY NEEDS
The youth are looking to expand our recreational activities. In order to do so, we are seeking items for the youth room. Below is a list of items we would be very happy to have. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. For questions or more information please call Angie at the church office.
Video Game Systems
Toss Across
Pool Table
Board Games
Wii Games /Controllers
Game Stop Scrip Cards
Wal-Mart Scrip Cards
Movies - DVD or VHS
We can always use items like pop, snacks, cups, napkins, and paper plates.
Thank you,
The Youth
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Constant Contact
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Thank you very much.
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This Week...
Sunday, July 10
Worship Service 8:15am
Children's Choir Practice 9:00am
Children, Youth, & Adult Sunday School 9:30am
Worship Service 10:45am
Monday, July 11
Soup Kitchen 11:30am-1:00pm
Michiana Clowns(Comm. Rm.)6:30pm
Gambler's Anonymous(Library) 7:00pm
Tuesday, July 12
Wednesday, July 13
Finance Mtg.(Library)6:30pm
AA(Middle High Rm.)8:00pm
Thursday, July 14
Soup Kitchen 11:30am-1:00pm
Friday, July 15
Saturday, July 16
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Have a wonderful week. See ya Sunday!
God Bless,
Tricia Kuiken
First United Methodist Church of Michigan City |
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