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June 29, 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!
Sunday, July 1, is the day that we have all been waiting for!
On that day, Rev. Dr. Gwen Roberts will officially begin her appointment to our church as our full-time pastor and lead her first worship service with us.
Based on Joshua 1:1-9, she will deliver a message about "Responding to the Call".
Spread the word so the pews will be filled!
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Let's welcome Pastor Gwen Roberts and church visitors by wearing our name tags. Name tags are a "Yes" to visitors and guests that God sends our way to minister to. We wear name tags because the church of the Christ is not about its members but is about those who have not yet become members.
It is a great and holy habit to get into each and every Sunday.
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To welcome Pastor Gwen Roberts, we will be having a Potluck Reception after the 10:45 church service on Sunday, July 15th.
There will be sign-up sheets on the Welcome Center in the Narthex for those planning to attend and for listing what savory dishes you will be sharing!
Please share in this special time of celebration & fellowship.
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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 9:30-10:30 a.m. 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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The youth confirmation class is looking for members to come talk to them about what it means to be a Christian, what it means to be a disciple, and what it means to be a Methodist. If you would like to talk to the youth about one of these topics, please contact Kate Triemstra in person, by email katiebear2482@yahoo.com or by phone 219-680-7313. These topics will be discussed starting mid June and continue through the summer. You can talk for five minutes or an entire class period, either way, the youth would love to hear your input. Thank you!
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YOUTH SUMMER CAMP
LaPorte UMC has invited our youth to join theirs for summer camp.
They have reserved a lodge at Epworth in North Webster. This is an overnight event for youth in grades 9-12, including recent graduates.
Dates for the event are July 15-20 and the cost is $300.
If you are interested or would like more information, contact Jennifer Casper at 219-575-0135. Camp website is www.beacamper.com.
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Vacation Bible School 
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 818 Franklin, has invited the children of our congregation to join them for Vacation Bible School during July 9-13. Registration and information sheets are available on the Welcome Center in our Narthex.
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New Changes
Some of you may know that we have had some changes to our committees. We now have a Nurturing committee - one we have never had before. The former Education committee is now part of this Nurturing committee and is in the process of planning activities for all ages. We are looking for fun ideas for fellowship time. Consequently, if you have ideas or would like to help or plan an activity, please contact Judy Commers at 219-326-0597.
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Scrip Fund Raiser 
We will be selling scrip cards the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month in the Narthex.
If we don't have the scrip in stock we can order it and have it within a couple days.
We will also be having a few scrip cards for AMC movie theater soon.
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.
Health and Recovery Issues:
Shirley Aigner, Gene Bancroft, Michelle Brown, Brigitte Coan, Maryann Cross, Angie Davis, Karen Durnell, Brandi Fox, Carson Gallagher, Carol Gilbert, Verne Hixon Wally Hook, George Jenks, Dennis Hippensteel, Mike Kallahan Jr., Becky Kammeyer, Becky Lute, John Lyness, Sandy Staback, Bill Staples, Madelyn Tedesco, and Roxanne Yagelski.
If you have someone listed on the prayer corner, please keep the office informed of their progress.
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Crossbeams Needs Sponsors
We do not have sponsors for Crossbeams for the months of November & December. If you would like to sponsor an issue in memory or honor of someone, please call the church office at 219-872-7200. The cost is $100.
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First Friday Event !
This Friday, July 6th, our church will again sponsor the band, "Loose Strings", during Michigan City's First Friday Uptown Arts event.
Join us from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the corner of 7th and Franklin for some fun music and good company as we hope to help raise awareness in the community of our wonderful church.
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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, July 1
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, July 2
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Soup Kitchen
7:00 p.m.
Staff-Pastor Parish
Relations Committee
in the Narthex
7:00 p.m.
Gambler's Anonymous
in the Library
Elizabeth Circle
No Meeting
Tuesday, July 3
Wednesday, July 4
Church Office Closed
10:00 a.m.
Overeaters Anonymous
in the Chapel
7:00pm
Alcoholics Anonymous
in the Middle High Room
Hannah Circle
No Meeting
Thursday, July 5
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Soup Kitchen
Ruth Circle
No Meeting
Friday, July 6
Office Closes at Noon
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
First Friday Event
7th & Franklin
Saturday, July 7
Sunday, July 8
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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FUMC
Worship
Services
on PBS TV
Cable Channel 99 Wed 2:30pm Fri 4:30pm Sun 7:00pm |
New Office Hours...
Our Church Office will be open the following hours from now on:
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to noon |
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