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December 30, 2011 Weekly Blurb
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Welcome to First United Methodist Church
of Michigan City
Greetings!
This biblical verse was taken from the New American Standard Bible. In Romans 8:28 it states, "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
What a wonderful teaching for us to focus on as we move into a New Year.
During our lives we all face periods of adversity stemming from illness, misunderstandings with friends and family and false statements made within the community around us. However, we are reminded in the Bible of people who shared similar adversities and who, with God's help and their continued faith and love of God, were restored to a life holding more meaning and greater rewards. One of those that come to mind is Joseph who was thrown into prison, and while there, formed a relationship with his jailer that ultimately led him a position of greatness in the King's cabinet. Another that is quickly identified is Job who had his family, his vast wealth and his health taken from him but because of his unwavering faith in, and love of, God had everything restored to him more abundantly. Their spiritual legacy is well documented in the scriptures. God did "cause all things to work together for good" in their lives.
So let's seek our spiritual legacy in 2012 as "those who are called according to His purpose." No matter what we are confronted with in our lives let's work to place those burdens in God's hands while maintaining our faith and continuing to love God with all our hearts, souls and minds. By taking our faith as serious as Joseph and Job took theirs we will receive the gifts God has planned for us and be in a position to share these gifts in our communities today, replicating the legacies of our past mentors.
Happy New Year! May God be ever present in your lives!
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| Adult Bible Study
Once you've seen God at work, there's no turning back!
You're about to be transformed...to see the world through new eyes. To experience God--EVERY DAY!
We are starting a 52 week Bible Study! Over the next 52 weeks we will use this God Sightings Companion guide to...
- Engage with the Bible in a fresh way--looking past the pages to God himself.
- See practical ways God is expressing himself in your world--and your life.
- Capture your thoughts, feelings, and insights--and build your faith.
- Grow closer to God as you grapple with eye-opening, life-changing questions.
There is still time to join us! Please get your books Sunday! $13 for the bible and $2 for the Study Guide! This is an amazing study.
Start reading on Jan. 1 for our first meeting on the 8th!!
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| Prayer Corner
Please continue to pray for the following people:
Shirley Aigner, Gene Bancroft, Michelle Brown, Brigitte Coan, Pastor John Hall, Alyssa Jenks, Ressa Golding, Ed Helmken, Dennis Hippensteel, Pam Jenks, Lisa Johns, Mike Kallahan Jr., Becky Kammeyer, Bill Staples, and Ray Warren.
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Homebound Ministries
Several of our homebound members have birthdays coming up soon. They would love to get a card from you letting them know they are remembered and loved.
January 26 Dottie Brauer, Sterling House, 1400 E. Coolspring Ave. Michigan City IN 46360
January 30, Phyllis Lute, 2352 N US 20, Michigan City IN 46360 |
Flower Calendar
The new Altar Flower Calendar for 2012 is in the Narthex. Please sign up for any week you would like. Payment in advance is required and please mark in the "memo" that it is for the flowers.
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Staff Parish Committee
The Staff Parish Committe will have it's first meeting of 2012 on Monday, January 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel. |
| Education Committee
The Education Committee will have it's first meeting on January 3rd at 6:30 p.m. in the church.
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Strategic Planning Meeting
Please join us as we begin the new year with your new ideas! We will resume meeting on Monday, January 2 at 6 p.m. in the narthex.
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| Lay Speaking Academy
Spring classes for 2012 will be offered February 4 through March 3. Class information and sign-up forms are available on the Welcome Center in the Narthex.
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Chili's Give Back Day
Please join us on January 24 at CHILI'S!
Come anytime between 11 a.m. and close on this date with a coupon that will be in the bulletin as we get closer to the date! Feel free to make copies and pass them out to friends and family. Let's make this the BEST give back day ever!
Questions? Please contact Tricia at 879-9466.
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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 January 8th Speaker: Tom O'Brien |
Strategic Planning Meeting
The entire congregation is invited to join the STRATEGIC PLANNING TEAM!! We meet every Monday at 6 p.m. in the church!! Please email Lance Domke at ljdomke@comcast.net for more information and this weeks "homework" assignment
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Weekly Calendar
Sunday, January 1
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 Monday, January 2 OFFICE CLOSED 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen 6:00 p.m. Strategic Planning Meeting in the Narthex 6:00 p.m. Staff Parish Committee Meeting in the Chapel 7:00 p.m. Gambler's Anonymous in the Library Tuesday, January 3 6:30 p..m. Education Committee Meeting in the Narthex Wednesday, January 4 10:00 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous in the Chapel 6:00 p.m. Contemporary Choir 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir 8:00 p.m. AA in the Middle High Room Thursday, January 5 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen Friday, January 6 Saturday, January 7 |
Offering Envelopes
Please pick up your offering envelopes as soon as possible. If you are unable to pick them up, please contact the church office at 872-7200.
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