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February 17, 2012
Weekly Blurb
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Welcome to
First United Methodist Church
of Michigan City
Greetings!
IMPORTANT INVITATION
To Who: All church members
What: To attend the Admin Council Meeting
For a Special Presentation
When: Noon on Sunday, February 19
Where: 1st UMC Community Room
The District Superintendent will make a presentation entitled
"Organization for United Methodist Local Congregation"
The presentation will show how:
1. This applies specifically to our local church, 1st UMC
2. How MC1st can maintain focus and progress on its mission:
"To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world".
The Admin Council will be voting on adoption of an organization proposal.
This meeting is an excellent opportunity to be fully informed.
Since snacks and beverages will be provided,
if you plan to attend and did not sign up last Sunday,
please call the church office (872-7200).
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Ash Wednesday Services
Please join us on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 for an All-Church Potluck at 6:00 p.m. followed at 7:00 p.m. with a Service of Dust/Ashes. |
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Ad Council
The next Ad Council Meeting will be February 19 at 12 noon in the Sanctuary. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting!
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 Holly's Giveback Day
Join us on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Holly's! Coupons are inserted in this Sunday's Bulletin. If you need one emailed, please contact Tricia at triciakuiken12@sbcglobal.net. See ya Tuesday!! |
Chocolate Easter Eggs
Our Easter egg production team is making delicious chocolate covered Easter eggs. The proceeds will benefit the restoration of our beautiful stained glass windows. We have five fillings available this year: peanut butter, maple/pecan, butter crème, coconut and double chocolate (chocolate inside/chocolate outside). The cost is $3.00 per egg.
We hope you will take orders from your friends, co-workers and neighbors. Just take their order, collect their money and put it in an envelope and bring it to the "egg table" on Sunday mornings beginning February 19th. We will continue to sell eggs up through Palm Sunday, April 1st. Order forms are available in the Narthex.
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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.
Feb. 20th-Marcella Ratcliffe,104 Park Lane, Michigan City IN 46360 |
 Prayer Corner
Please continue to pray for the following people:
Shirley Aigner, Sandy Ayers, Michelle Brown, Brigitte Coan, Angie Davis, Carol Gilbert, Carson Gallagher, Wally Hook, Alyssa Jenks, George Jenks, Ressa Golding, Dean Golding, Ed Helmken, Dennis Hippensteel, Lisa Johns, Mike Kallahan Jr., Becky Kammeyer, Sandy Staback, Bill Staples and Harold Wenzel.
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Love letters to Church...
Do you love something in our church? Maybe it's the music, maybe it's your Sunday School class or a particular person. Please join us beginning this Sunday in writing a "heart" to your church! 'What I love about our church hearts' will be available for your love letter before, in between & after services beginning this Sunday! |
| 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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New Members
"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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| Upcoming Leadership Training
Upcoming Pastors Meetings and Leadership Equipping Events
Clergy - your attendance is required at your cluster's meeting.
Lay Leadership will not want to miss the valuable information DS Reynolds will be sharing concerning Staff/Pastor Parish Committee, Vital Congregations, and Clusters. While leaders in these areas are strongly encouraged to come, any interested leader is welcome.
All weekday evening events will begin with the Pastors Meeting at 5:00 pm local time. A light meal will be provided for pastors.
Leadership will begin their meeting at 6:30 pm local time. The clergy will join their leadership.
March 6 John 3:17 and Lake Effect Clusters at Hebron United Methodist Church.
This event is one of several being offered to help equip our leadership to be the best they can be in their leadership roles.
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Sunday Services:
8:15 Contemporary Worship Service 9:15 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 On Sunday February 19 the Cafe Speaker will be Joan Brill. The message will be "Love you can Count on". |
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Weekly Calendar
Sunday, February 19
8:15 a.m.
Worship Service
9:00 a.m.
Blood Pressure Clinic in the office
9:15 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
12:00 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
Youth Bells
5:30 p.m.
Youth Group
6:00 p.m.
Cafe Service
Monday, February 20 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen 7:00 p.m. Gambler's Anonymous in the Library Tuesday, February 21 Egg Ladies in the Kitchen 11:00 a.m. till 10:00 p.m. HOLLY'S GIVEBACK DAY! 6:00 p..m. Memorial Handbell Practice Wednesday, February 22 10:00 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous in the Chapel 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Choir 6:00 p.m. All-Church Potluck Dinner 6:15 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:15 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service 8:00 p.m. AA in the Middle High Room Thursday, February 23 9:00 a.m. UMW Board Meeting in the Narthex 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen Friday, February 24 Saturday, February 25 |
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