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January 13, 2012
Weekly Blurb
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Welcome to
First United Methodist Church
of Michigan City
Greetings!
Just a short note this week....this is an excerpt from a devotional "The Local Church and Missions" written by Ray Ellis.
Dr. J.T. Seamands, in his book, The Supreme Task of the Church, outlines the difference between "Religion" and "The Gospel."
Religion is man-made. The Gospel is God-given.
Religion is what man does for God. The Gospel is what God has done for man.
Religion is man's search for God. The Gospel is God's search for man.
Religion is good views. The Gospel is good news.
Religion whitewashes. The Gospel washed white.
Religion often becomes a farce. The Gospel is always a force.
There are many religions. There is only one Gospel.
I found this to be an interesting perspective...how about you?
John VW
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Children's Sunday School needs YOU!!
"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6
1st UMC has always had a tradition of training our children to be disciples for Jesus Christ and my children have been greatly blessed in this training. However, 1st UMC is currently finding it difficult to find "trainers" for our Kindergarten through 5th grade class.
If you are willing to be a "trainer" for our children in this class, just ONE Sunday per month, please contact Tricia at 879-9466 or see her between the services. |
North District 2012 Winter
Leadership Resourcing Event
Join us on Sunday, January 28, 2012 in Valparaiso for the North Districts 2012 Winter Leadership Event. This annual training event is designed to equip our church leadership to be effective in their roles. Our leaders will gain tools to take back to share with our congregation to impact our church and our community.
Click here for all the details and to view the flyer. Please see the sign up sheet on the Welcome Center if you will be joining us.
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| New Adult Sunday School Class
On Sunday, February 5 please join JC Sells in the Church Library at 9:30 a.m. for a new Adult Sunday School Class. We will be studying the book of Mark. All you need to bring is your Bible and a desire to delve further into God's Word.
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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 |
| 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.
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Come As You Are Cafe
Please join us on Sunday, January 15 as Kris Reid will speak to us on her message "Untitled". |
Congratulations
to Bill and Jane Nichelson on their 57th Wedding Anniversary! |
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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| Name Tags
Name Tags are a "YES" to visitors and guests that God sends our way to minister too. We wear name tags because the church of the Christ is not about its members, but about those who have not yet become members.
Please remember to wear YOUR NAME TAG each week! If you do not have one, please contact the office or drop a note in the offering plate. Please spell your name the way you would like it printed!
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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 15th Speaker: Kris Reid |
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 15
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 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 12:00 p.m. Nominations Committee Meeting in the Library 4:45 p.m. Youth Bells 5:30 p.m. Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Cafe Service Monday, January 16 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen 6:00 p.m. Strategic Planning Meeting in the Narthex 7:00 p.m. Gambler's Anonymous in the Library Tuesday, January 17 6:00 p..m. Memorial Handbell Practice Wednesday, January 18 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 19 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen Friday, January 20 Saturday, January 21 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Dune's Country Quilters in the Community Room |
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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