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January 27, 2012
Weekly Blurb
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Welcome to
First United Methodist Church
of Michigan City
Greetings!
In the last Blurb, we concluded that the Purpose/Mission of First United Methodist Church of Michigan City is to make disciples of Jesus Christ via welcoming-worshiping-nurturing-sending.
We discussed also the need for self-evaluation, both as individuals and as a church. However, before we can do that we need to know where we are going and by when. What we need is a Vision Statement to be used as our guide to goals and objectives. To achieve this, we need help ... God's Help. We must pray for His help to become (1) more honest with ourselves, (2) more open-minded to receive knowledge of His Will for us, and (3) more willing to use the power and resources that He has given us to carry out His Will. Please pause right now and pray for these things and then consider the following:
Suggested Vision Statement for First United Methodist Church in Michigan City, IN
In three years, to be known by our parent, the United Methodist Church, and our community as an attractive church fellowship that adheres to the teachings and directives of Jesus Christ by:
· Welcoming:
- Practicing the principles of Christ's teachings in all our activities and relationships
- Providing a warm, friendly, safe place for worship and fellowship with a Christian family atmosphere
· Worshiping:
- Teaching the Gospel and Christ's teachings in a mind-opening manner
- Leading persons to commit to God through baptism and profession of faith in Jesus Christ
- Offering the sacraments to honor the sacrifices of Jesus Christ
- Including music as a vital component of worship
· Nurturing:
- Having regular worship services structured to appeal to all persons of all ages
- Encouraging adhering to the teachings of Jesus Christ in all affairs
- Enhancing understanding of God's Word via Bible study courses
- Providing learning opportunities for children and young people
· Sending:
- Carrying Christ's message to people outside of our church
- Seeking more disciples to join our church
- Working together in social structures consistent with the Gospel
- Providing support to the needy and suffering, both in our church and our community
· Evaluating:
- Redefining the Vision Statement as appropriate to strive for progress
- Adding or improving strategic plans aimed at achieving the goals of the Vision Statement
- Reviewing regularly our actual progress in creating disciples and attaining our Vision.
In the next Blurb, we will focus on self-evaluation necessary to determine how to achieve progress toward our Vision.
Please give me a phone call or send me an email to share your thoughts on the above. Your feedback is important.
May God Bless You All,
Lance Domke
ljdomke@comcast.net
879-1599
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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 Saturday, 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. |
| 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
Feb. 12th- Ed Helmken, The Arbors, 1101 E. Coolspring Ave, Michigan City IN 46360 Feb. 20th-Marcella Ratcliffe,104 Park Lane, Michigan City IN 46360 |
Prayer Corner
Please pray for Carson Gallagher. Carson is four years old and in need of a kidney transplant. Last week, he was hospitalized and it has been determined that he has cancer. He is undergoing more testing. His parents are Josh and Sarah White Gallagher.
Please continue to pray for the following people:
Shirley Aigner, Michelle Brown, Brigitte Coan, Luella Ensign, Carol Gilbert, Carson Gallagher, Alyssa Jenks, Carson Gallagher, Ressa Golding, Dean Golding, Ed Helmken, Dennis Hippensteel, Lisa Johns, Mike Kallahan Jr., Becky Kammeyer, Sandy Staback, and Bill Staples
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Chocolate Covered Valentine Hearts
New This Year! Chocolate Covered Valentine Hearts For 1 week only, we are offering our delicious hand-made chocolate covered hearts with the proceeds to benefit the restoration of our beautiful stained glass windows. You can pre-order and pre-pay for the chocolate covered hearts with your choice of 5 fillings. They will be ready for you to pick up on Sunday, February 12th just in time for Valentine's Day! Please note: We are only making what is ordered on or before Sunday, February 5th. After that, we will be in Easter Egg production. Give your orders and payment to either Katie Gielow, Meredith Gulstrom , Angie Davis or Marlene/Ted Woodfield by Sunday, February 5th. Checks should be made out to First United Methodist Church. The cost of each heart will be $3.00. Note: Do not order Easter Eggs on this form. The Egg form will come out in the February Crossbeams. _____Chocolate _____ Butter Crème _____Peanut Butter _____Coconut _____ Maple/Pecan Ordered by: _______________________________________ Amount enclosed:____________ |
| Hospital Calls
If you need to inform the church of someone that should be called on in the hospital, please call the church office at (219) 872-7200. You may also call Pastor Larry directly at (734) 652-1471. Appointments for Pastoral Care should be directed to Pastor Larry.
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Chili's Give Back Day
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Chili's this past week. I'm not sure how much money we earned, but I enjoyed seeing everyone there!
I'm shooting for Hacienda next :) Any other suggestions?? |
Say YES to Jesus!
"Are You Ready? Is it time for you to say, "Yes to Jesus! I am ready publicly to profess my faith in Him and become an official member of His Church; The First United Methodist Church of Michigan City."
If so, we will be officially welcoming New Members on Sunday February 26 at both service times (your choice.) Please respond by calling the Office, telling Pastor Larry, our Lay Leader Wally or dropping a note in the collection plate.
Membership does not come with any privileges, but it does come with responsibilities.
Membership to the church is unlike membership with any other place. Come, join us with the Lord Jesus Christ for the time of your life!
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| North District Lay Speaking Academy
Spring Classes for 2012 will be offered Feb. 4 through March 3. Class information and sign-up forms are available on the Welcome Center in the Narthex.
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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 |
This Weeks Message...
This week the message is "Q & A." The theme for the day is ask, seek, knock. You will have the opportunity during the service to have your written questions asked and addressed by Pastor Larry. The insert sheet is provided for you to write them down. All questions will be responded to." |
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. |
Weekly Calendar
Sunday, January 29
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 4:45 p.m. Youth Bells 5:30 p.m. Youth Group Monday, January 30 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 31 6:00 p..m. Memorial Handbell Practice 7:00 p.m. Trustees Meeting in the Library Wednesday, February 1 10:00 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous in the Chapel 1:00 p.m. Hannah Circle at Phyllis Patterson's
6:00 p.m. Contemporary Choir 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir 8:00 p.m. AA in the Middle High Room Thursday, February 2 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen 7:00 p.m. Ruth Circle at Yvonne's Friday, February 3 Saturday, February 4 |
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
February 22, 2012 6:oo p.m. All church potluck meal 7:15 p.m. Service of Ashes |
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