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November 4, 2011 Weekly Blurb
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Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Michigan City Greetings!
While reading Psalm 78 I was especially struck by verses five through seven which read, "He, decreed statutes for Jacob and established law in Israel, which He commanded our forefathers to teach to their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born and they in turn would tell their children. Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget His deeds but would keep his commands."
How many years ago was this? It seems to be as relevant in our world today as it was in David's time. God was telling his people to instruct their youth so that they would know him and know of his saving grace. Today, more and more people are declaring that they don't attend church, or that they do not have a religious connection, and given the turmoil in our world it appears that there never has been a greater need to teach God's message to our children than right now! Will we do that or will we allow our Christian beliefs to be lost forever? We do have a choice.
John VW
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Weekly Giving Report
Weekly Giving Report
Beginning July 17, 2011 through October 30, 2011
Budgeted Giving: $100,012.16
Gifts Received: $ 83,266.69
Period Gain/(Loss): $(16,745.47)
Number of Weeks 16
Average Weekly Gain/(Loss) for Period:
$ (1,046.59)
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Prayer Corner
Ray Warren's new address:
Carol's House
13165 Wilton Ave
New Buffalo, MI 49117
Please send Ray a card and keep Katie in your prayers as well.
Please Continue to pray for the following people:
Shirley Aigner, Gene Bancroft, Michelle Brown, Brigitte Coan, Alyssa Jenks, Patricia Nowak Gardner, Ressa Golding, Ed Helmken, Dennis Hippensteel, Cliff Jenks, Mike Kallahan Jr., Becky Kammeyer, Tricia Kuiken, Bill Staples, and Ray Warren.
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 Daylight Savings Time Don't forget to change your clocks tomorrow! We "fall back" and get some extra sleep! See you on time Sunday morning...or really early :) |
United Methodist Women
The SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS BAZAAR is November 19. Luncheon tickets are available from all circle members or in the church office.
Mary Martha Circle Pickles will be available at the Bazaar on November 19th! Have you ordered yours yet? 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. They will also be selling the mix between the services on Sunday, November 20. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex or orders may be placed by calling Katie Gielow at 874-7966.
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I can hardly believe that Christmas is coming near! I am expecting my Christmas Club account check no later than Wednesday! Now, if only the children knew what they wanted this year...One thing I can count on is that we will be spending a good amount of money once again. Did you know that you can get all kinds of different stores from Scrip? There are 6 pages of participating stores online at www.shopwithscrip.com that you can peruse. Then, you can come to church and place your order. Many companies give "extra rebates" to our organization at this time of year! That means more FREE MONEY for our church! There is a link under the "Quick Links" to a PDF of the companies offering special rebates. There is also a link to EVERYTHING Scrip has available to purchase! Please look at it as well as many, many companies are not listed on our order form.
There is a link to our order form at the top of this email!! Be sure to print it out and bring it to church along with your payment. |
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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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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| Youth News
The youth will be putting food baskets together for the needy families for Thanksgiving. They would like to collect non-perishable items to help fill the baskets. There will be a box in the narthex for donations. Any donation you can give would be appreciated.
Meeting Dates:
November 6: Tag, you're it!
November 13: New Testament
November 20: Duck Tape Wallets
November 27: No Meeting~Thanksgiving Break
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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 |
Strategic Planning Meeting
The ENTIRE congregation is invited to join the STRATEGIC PLANNING TEAM!
We meet every MONDAY at 6 in the church! Please email Lance Domke at ljdomke@comcast.net for more information and this weeks "homework" assignment
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Ad Council Meeting
The next Ad Council Meeting will be held on November, 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Narthex. |
Weekly Calendar
Sunday, November 6
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 11:45 a.m. Pastor Appreciation Dinner in the Community Room 5:00 p.m. Youth Bells 5:30 p.m. Youth Group Monday, November 7 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen 6:00 p.m. Strategic Planning Meeting in the Community Room 7:00 p.m. Gambler's Anonymous in the Library Tuesday, November 8 6:00 p..m. Memorial Handbells Wednesday, November 9 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, November 10 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen 6:30 p.m. Ruth Circle at the Church Friday, November 11 Saturday, November 12 8:30 a.m. Men's Prayer Breakfast at Ryan's Buffet |
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