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October 7, 2011 Weekly Blurb
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Welcome to First United Methodist Church
of Michigan City
Greetings!
Here are some thoughts about our church as expressed to me by some of our members:
- 1st UMC is a place of pride, a place of history within Michigan City, and a place where biblical stories are told on the premise of faith.
- We encourage all members to consider 1st UMC beyond Sunday; to consider it as a place of spiritual nourishment whose teachings can be shared throughout the week.
- 1st UMC embraces inclusiveness as we walk throughout our Christian journey.
- 1st UMC's members take ownership by providing the needed support and resources for this community of Christians to thrive while continuing to spread the message that great church is real and alive!
- Members, here, are the community designers, the visionaries for the future, and the continual inspiration for all who enter 1st UMC searching for a safe place to call home.
- Thank you to the members of 1st UMC for their unwavering support and participation!
John VW
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| Weekly Giving Report
Beginning July 17, 2011 through October 2, 2011
Budgeted Giving: $75,009.12
Gifts Received: $66,174.19
Period Gain/(Loss): $(8,834.93)
Number of Weeks 12
Average Weekly Gain/(Loss) for Period:
$ (736.24)
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Prayer Corner
Please Continue to pray for the following people:
Shirley Aigner, Lynne Angelo, Michelle Brown, Brigitte Coan,Randy Delco, Patricia Nowak Gardner, Allison Haynes, Ed Helmken, Dennis Hippensteel, Cliff Jenks, Mike Kallahan Jr., Ray Mohnssen, Fred Simbro (Kris Reid's brother), Bill Staples, and Ray Warren. |
| 2012 Pledge Forms
Pledge letters have been mailed and pledges were due to be returned by October 1st. If you have not yet returned your pledge to the church office or in the offering plate please do so as soon as possible.
E-Tithing
Have you thought about beginning to e-thithe? We will process your weekly, bi-weekly even monthly pledge for you! It's simple, safe, and 100% secure! You even get a reminder email when your payment has been processed. This is a wonderful way to make sure your pledge is received! Please contact John at jvwiii@sbcglobal.net for an e-thithing form.
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United Methodist Women
The UMW is collecting sundries (Soaps, shampoos, etc) and is distributing them to local charitable companies. Please bring some of these items in to the church office.
Ruth Circle The Ruth Circle is in need of pint size jars for their soup mix. Please drop them off to the church office or call Katie Gielow at 874-7966 |
Candy Donations
During the month of October we will collect candy to give to those who ordinarily would not receive any. During youth group we will be putting treat bags together. Our goal is to assemble 100 bags to be distributed. There will be a donation box in the narthex for candy. Thank You! Angie Davis
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Pastor Appreciation Dinner
Sunday, November 6
There will be a Pastor Appreciation Dinner honoring Pastor Prowse and his family on Sunday, Nov. 6th in the Community Room after the second service. Main Course, Salad, and Drinks will be provided. Please bring a dessert. A card shower will accompany the dinner.
A box for cards will be provided.
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Madrigal Dinner
1st UMC'S Third Annual
"Madrigal Dinner"
is scheduled for
Friday, Dec. 2nd
and
Saturday, Dec. 3rd.
Tickets on sale Oct. 15th
Table of 8-$200
Single admission-$30
Seating at 6:00pm
Performance at 6:30pm
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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 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd & 3rd Sunday's of the Month is the Come As You Are Cafe Service |
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Weekly Calendar
Sunday October 9
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 5:00 p.m. Youth Bells 5:30 p.m. Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Come As You Are Cafe Service Speaker: Kathy Chase Message: "The Journey" Monday October 10 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen 6:30 p.m. Michiana Clowns in the Community Room 7:00 p.m. Gambler's Anonymous in the Library Tuesday, October 11 6:00 p.m. Memorial Handbells 7:00 p.m. Nominating Committee Meeting in the Library Wednesday, October 12 9:30 a.m. Mary-Martha Circle in the Narthex 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, October 13 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen Friday, October 14 Saturday, October 15 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Dunes Country Quilters in the Community Room |
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