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May 31, 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!
"Exciting Season of Pentecost is here at Michigan City First UMC!
This Sunday we will conclude the book of 1 John as we pour over the fifth chapter and discern God's will for our "Halaka" walk in Him.
This Sunday is also the last time that I will be serving you Holy Communion as your Interim Pastor. Holy Communion is a great and beloved mystery of our faith and a real joy to always celebrate it with you.
Summer is now officially here; this means - get casual! Shorts and sandals and comfortable attire are the official wear of the day. Come with whatever you are comfortable wearing.
Invite a friend or two and let's gather and praise the Lord this Sunday.
See you in Church. Pastor Larry
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Join Us for FIRST FRIDAY
This Friday, June 1, our church will have a presence at Michigan City's "First Friday" event with the band, "Loose Strings", in our parking lot across the street from the church. Come on out and enjoy the music and fellowship and visit the other stores and places open for First Friday in Michigan City.
We have our own special banner and handouts about our church. We will be serving coffee and cider if it's cool or iced tea and lemonade if it's hot. All is set for decent weather. However, if it's raining steadily at 4:00 p.m., we'll postpone it.
Pass the word about this event Don't assume the rest of your family and friends know about this, call 'em all to make sure!
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Renewing Wedding Vows
Pastor Larry will be inviting married couples to renew their wedding vows on Sunday, June 10th at both the 8:15 and 10:45 service. No matter what month you were married in join in the meaningful rite of renewing your vows with your fellow church members.
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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 and will announce more details as they become 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.
Fathers Day and Graduates Day are both on Sunday, June 17.
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 in the Narthex on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month (2nd and 3rd Sundays in June only).
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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| Grads and Dads Day Sunday, June 17, will be our day to honor not only Dad's but our high school graduates. High school graduates will be honored at the 8:15 service on this day, and a reception will follow the service for our graduates and our Dad's. Scholarships will also be handed out during this service. Please plan to attend |
 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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Home-bound Ministries
Thank you so much for keeping our home-bound 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
Our church 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.
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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Articles Left in Office on Sundays
If you leave items in the church office on Sunday mornings,
please leave a note on them so office staff will know who they are for.
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This Sunday Services:
8:15 a.m Contemporary Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Children's Choir Practice 9:30 a.m. Children's & Adult Sunday Schools 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 2nd & 3rd Sundays of each month at 6:00 p.m. "Come As You Are" Cafe Service |
Weekly Calendar
Sunday, June 3
8:15 a.m.
Worship Service
9:00 a.m.
Children's Choir Practice
9:30 a.m.
Children, Youth, & Adult
Sunday Schools
10:45 a.m
Worship Service
Monday, June 4
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Soup Kitchen
6:00 p.m.
Vision Team Meeting
in the Narthex
7:00 p.m.
Gambler's Anonymous
in the Library
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Dunes Summer Theater
in the Choir Room
Tuesday, June 5
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Dunes Summer Theater
in the Choir Room
Wednesday, June 6
10:00 a.m.
Overeaters Anonymous
in the Chapel
6:00 p.m.
Hannah Circle
at Galveston's
7:00 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
in the Middle High Room
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Dunes Summer Theater
in the Choir Room
Thursday, June 7
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Soup Kitchen
7:00 p.m.
Ruth Circle
at Judy Commers
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Dunes Summer Theater
in the Choir Room
Friday, June 8
Office Closes at Noon
Saturday, June 9
8:30 a.m.
Men's Breakfast
at Ryan's
Sunday, June 10
Both Services
Wedding Vows Renewal
8:15 a.m.
Worship Service
9:00 a.m.
Children's Choir Practice
9:30 a.m.
Children, Youth, & Adult
Sunday Schools
10:45 a.m
Worship Service
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New Office Hours...
Our Church Office will be open the following hours from now on:
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. thru 4 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. thru noon |
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