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October 21, 2011 Weekly Blurb
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Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Michigan City Greetings!
In Matthew Chapter 7, verse 2 Jesus made a simple statement of truth. However, it is a positive statement that, if practiced, would lead to a better life, church, community, country and world. It is a message that Pastor Tim has been sharing with us for weeks. Hello, are we listening? Now is the time to put this teaching into practice; to incorporate it into our daily lives so that everyone will know, as written in a song by Peter Scholtes, "that we are Christians by our love, by our love! Oh, did I forget to tell you the message that Jesus gave us? Jesus simply said "For others will treat you as you treat them." This is a simple message that we all should be able to put into practice. Will we?
John VW |
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| Weekly Giving Report
Weekly Giving Report
Beginning July 17, 2011 through October 16, 2011
Budgeted Giving: $87,510.64
Gifts Received: $75,783.19
Period Gain/(Loss): $(11,727.45)
Number of Weeks 14
Average Weekly Gain/(Loss) for Period
$ (837.68)
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Prayer Corner
Many of you know our Office Manager, Theresa Pagos. As you know her husband has been very ill. Please continue to pray for Theresa and Don in this time of need. We pray that God will hold them both in His hands and comfort them as they follow their path in His love and grace.
Please Continue to pray for the following people:
Shirley Aigner, Lynne Angelo, Gene Bancroft, 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. |
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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.
Mary Martha Circle Pickles will be available at the Bazaar on November 19th! Ruth Circle
Ruth Circle is now taking orders for their Friendship Soup Mix. Pints are $4.50 and quarts are $7.50. Soup will be available for pick-up on the day of the bazaar luncheon, November 19th. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex or orders may be placed by calling Katie Gielow at 874-7966.
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Youth Group
The youth are going bowling this Sunday from 12:30 till 2 at City Lanes! Please bring $10 to cover the cost of bowling & shoes. If you would like to play in the arcade or have some pizza, please bring extra money. |
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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Jeopardy TV Show 
Abigail Gardner (daughter of Patricia Nowak Gardner and granddaughter of Frank and Dorothy) of Alexandria, VA has taped on the Jeopardy Show in Los Angeles. The show will air on Wednesday, October 26, at 3:30 p.m. on channel 7 and at 6:30 p.m. on channel 22 (Comcast stations).
Abigail works in the Library & Acquisitions Section at National Defense University at Ft. McNair, Washington, D.C. Their website is www.ndu.edu. Ret. Gen. Petraeus has recently visited that section since he is turning his papers over to them. Ret. Gen. Colin Powell did the same in recent years.
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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 |
Weekly Calendar
Sunday October 23
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 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Youth Group Outing to City Lanes. Bring $10 to cover the cost of bowling. Monday October 24 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen 7:00 p.m. Gambler's Anonymous in the Library Tuesday, October 25 6:00 p..m. Memorial Handbells 7:00 p.m. Trustees Meeting in the Library Wednesday, October 26 6:00 p.m. Contemporary Choir 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir 8:00 p.m. AA in the Middle High Room Thursday, October 27 9:00 a.m. UMW Board Meeting in the Library 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen Friday, October 28 Saturday, October 29 |
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