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May 18, 2012
Weekly Blurb
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Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for Transformation of the World
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Welcome to
First United Methodist Church
of Michigan City
Greetings!
This Sunday we will be taking in four new members into our family of faith. One is coming by transfer from another Methodist Church and one is coming by profession of faith. Be here to help us welcome these new "Firsters" into our congregation:
8:15am Ardele Wozniak
Carrie & Raymond Richardson
10:45am June Kabel
We will continue with our "Walk with John" this Sunday as we look at the 3rd Chapter of 1st John. Come and hear the Word of God as it leads us closer to His path as we seek to walk the walk of faith.
Remember your two homework assignments from last Sunday; Watch and pay attention to those TV commercials. See how they pull at your self-centered, ego-centric desires. And, have you taken one closer step in the direction He wants to lead you in? Here is a great opportunity to take that step right now. Call somebody you have not seen at Church lately and invite them back. Tell the of all the wonderful things the Lord has been up to at First UMC and tell them, "Come and See!"
May the Lord lead you down the narrow path of discipleship and create in your the Peace that only He can provide. See you in Church, Pastor Larry
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Scholarships
Sponsor A Scholarship......Donate $100 and sponsor a scholarship. Your name will be on it. Do this alone or with friends. A sign-up sheet is on the Welcome Center in the Narthex.
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Attention: High School Graduates
Please call the church office with your full name .
We will be making plans for the graduation service.
More details to come as available.
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| Scrip News
June brings graduation for many folks and the question what should I get that graduate or what do they need. Or Father's Day is just around the corner and what Dad doesn't like to go shopping for his favorite fishing gear, golf items, or clothing etc. Why not stop and purchase a "Gift card" from our scrip program and help support our church.
If we don't have the scrip in stock we can order it and have it within a couple days. We will be selling scrip cards the first and third Sunday of each month in the Narthex.
Thanks to all of you loyal supporters and for those of you that haven't stopped to check the program please do stop by and say HI.
Karen Durnell
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 Prayer Corner
Please keep these people in your prayer:
Our United Methodist Church, Bishop Michael Coyner, Superintendent Cindy Reynolds,
Pastor Larry Cameron, Pastor Gwen Roberts;
other leaders, congregations, and missionaries; those who serve our community; people hurt by the recession; military members and their families; homeless people; lives in turmoil; home-bound and institutionalized people and their care givers; people in transition
Please continue to pray for the following members & friends:
Shirley Aigner, Gene Bancroft, Michelle Brown, Brigitte Coan, Maryann Cross, Angie Davis, Karen Durnell, Brandi Fox, Carol Gilbert, Carson Gallagher, Dean Golding, Wally Hook, George Jenks, Dennis Hippensteel, Mike Kallahan Jr., Becky Kammeyer, Sandy Staback, Bill Staples, Madelyn Tedesco, Harold Wenzel, and Roxanne Yagelski.
If you have someone listed on the prayer corner, please keep the office informed of their progress.
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| Upcoming Sermon Scriptures
We will be using the following Scriptures while we continue our Sermon Series "Halaka with Yochanan". Please feel free to read these prior to joining us for our weekly services.
May 6 1 John 1
May 13 1 John 2
May 20 1 John 3
May 27 1 John 4
June 3 1 John 5
June 10 2 John
June 17 3 John
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| Happy Anniversary!
To Bill & Betty Staples in celebration of their 63rd Wedding Anniversary and their family's many blessings.
Also to Verne & Sandra Hixon
in celebration of their
50th Wedding Anniversary.
CONGRATULATIONS!!
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Homebound Ministries
Becky Lute will be celebrating her birthday on May 30th.
If you would like to send good wishes or a card,
her address is 2352 N Hwy 421, Michigan City.
Please keep Dean Golding in your prayers.
He is at home and under hospice care.
 If you wish to send him a card, his address is 744 N. Wozniak Road, LaPorte. Thank you so much for keeping our homebound members in your prayers. It means a lot to them to know their friends are praying for them. Marlene Woodfield Coordinator of Homebound Ministries
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| Confirmation Class
FUMC is offering a Confirmation Class beginning on Sunday mornings. Any Student 6th-12th grade who is interested in being confirmed as a member of the church is welcome to join. Classes will take place Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30am in room 311. May 6th will be an informal meeting and parents are welcome to attend this first class.
Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex. If you have questions or would like more information please contact Kate Triemstra at 219-680-7313 or katiebear2482@yahoo.com.
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Sunday Services:
8:15 a.m Contemporary Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Children's Choir 9:30 a.m. Children's & Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 6:00 p.m. on 2nd & 3rd Sundays of the Month is the "Come As You Are" Cafe Service Cafe Services on Sunday, May 20th: The Speaker will be: Pam Jenks The Message will be: "Courage" |
Weekly Calendar
Sunday, May 20
8:15 a.m.
Worship Service
9:00 a.m.
Children's Choir Practice
9:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.
Blood Pressure Clinic
9:30 a.m.
Children, Youth, & Adult
Sunday School
10:45 a.m
Worship Service
6:00 p.m.
Café Service
Monday, May 21
11:30am-1:00pm
Soup Kitchen
7:00 p.m.
Gambler's Anonymous in the Library
Tuesday, May 22
7:00 p.m.
Trustees Meeting in the Library
Wednesday, May 23
10:00 a.m.
Overeaters Anonymous in the Chapel
6:00 p.m.
Contemporary Choir Practice
7:00 p.m
Chancel Choir Practice
8:00 p.m
AA in the Middle High Room
Thursday, May 24
9:00 a.m.
UMW Board Meeting in the Narthex
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Soup Kitchen
Friday, May 25
12:00 noon
Office Closes
Saturday, May 26
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New Office Hours...
Our Church Office will be open the following hours from now on:
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. through noon |
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