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September 10, 2011 Weekly Blurb
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Welcome to First United Methodist Church
of Michigan City
Greetings!
It is hard to believe that 10 years have passed since the date of attack on our soil by those who sought, and still seek, to impose their will on our country. Rather than give a forum for debate, I would request that we all take a moment to reflect on the events of the day. Please pray for the many people whose lives were changed by the horrific event we all witnessed. Remember that, even today, lives are still being touched by these events, especially our soldiers and their families. Our prayers are needed 1) to grant comfort to those needing comfort, 2) to grant a forgiving spirit to those needing to forgive and 3) to provide the strength and grace desired to help us, both as individuals and as a Country, heal spiritually and emotionally.
Stop now!
Say a prayer for all of us affected by the events of 9/11/01 and for those affected by the events which have since followed.
May God Bless America
John VW
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Weekly Giving Report
Weekly Giving Report Beginning July 17, 2011 through September 4, 2011 Budgeted Giving: $50,006.08 Gifts Received: $44,804.95 Period Gain/(Loss): $(5,201.13) Number of Weeks 8 Average Weekly Gain/(Loss) for Period: $ (650.14) |
Prayer Corner
Shirley Aigner, Lynne Angelo, Michelle Brown, Randy Delco, Patricia Nowak Gardner, Allison Haynes, Ed Helmken, Dennis Hippensteel, Cliff Jenks, Fred Simbro (Kris Reid's brother), Bill Staples, Shirley Teare, and Ray Warren.
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Endowment Fund Grant Invitation
The purpose of the First United Methodist Church of Michigan City, Indiana, Inc. Endowment Fund is to provide a means to fulfill the purposes of the Church in Christian Ministry and Mission. It is not intended that the Endowment Fund be used for the ongoing operating expenses of the church, but that it provide funding for important projects, programs, or needs that arise out of the general budget that might not otherwise be made possible.
"Request for distribution of Fund Income" application forms for 2011 are available in the church office and are due no later than September 19. Any recognized church group may present a request within established guidelines.
The 2011 disbursement amount is yet to be determined. Recommendations of the Endowment Fund Committee are subject to Charge Conference approval.
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Happy Anniversary
The following members are having an Anniversary! Please consider sending a card to them this week and let them know they are loved by their church family:
Vernon and Margaret Caddo! They are celebrating 63 years together! Congratulations.
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The Stewardship, Finance and Pastor Parish committee has sent out the 2102 Pledge forms. Please prayerfully consider adding to your current pledge or maybe starting to give a weekly pledge! No amount is to great, or too small.
Pledge forms are available in the narthex. Please fill it out and drop it in the offering plate, or send it to the church office.
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Sunday Services:
8:15 Contemporary Worship Service 9:00 Children's Choir 9:30 Children's & Adult Sunday School 10:45 Worship Service |
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Weekly Calendar
Sunday September 11
8:15 a.m. Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Children's Choir around the piano in the sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Children's and Adult Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Come As You Are Cafe Monday September 12 Labor Day 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen 6:00 p.m. Elizabeth Circle at Kathy Chase's house 6:30 p.m. Michiana Clowns 7:00 p.m. Staff Parish Meeting in the Narthex 7:00 p.m. Gambler's Anonymous (Library) Tuesday, September 13 6:00 p.m. Memorial Handbells 7:00 p.m. Ad Council Meeting in the Narthex Wednesday, September14 9:30 a.m. Mary Martha Circle at Sylvia Wilkins home 1:00 p.m. Esther Lydia Circle in the Narthex 6:00 p.m. Contemporary Choir 6:30 p.m. Finance Meeting in the Library 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir 8:00 p.m. AA in the Middle High Room Thursday, September 15 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen 5:30 p.m. Ladies Night Out 6:00 p.m. Dunes Country Quilters in the Community Room Friday, September 16 Saturday, September 17 |
We continue to be in need of USHERS for the first Sunday of the month! Please consider volunteering for this position. If you are willing to serve as an usher please call Gene Hay at 872-0235. |
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