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August 17, 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!
Have you considered the effect of passing under the cross of Christ at Calvary? No, we are not in the Easter Season; however, as followers and disciples of Jesus the Messiah, we are always celebrating the saving love of the Messiah.
Jesus spoke the miraculous expression of compassion in words and deed upon the cross. The deed of sharing love is a communicable attribute of God. Those communicable attributes are available for us as disciples. Often as disciples we are not certain of the power that is ours. Human kind consistently covets worldly power which has a focus on controlling the lives of others out of one's own fears and insecurities. Controlling power is coveted at the expense of never knowing the spiritual power which enables a fulfilling and joy complete life. Communicable attributes such as love and forgiveness are graciously offered to Disciples of Christ.
An often quoted expression among the faith community is, "let go and let God." What interferes with the mental and heart wrenching need to covet a state of non-forgiveness? The spirit and power of forgiving is trapped in failed and flawed relationships. As believers, we must desire the communicable attribute of our LORD of a forgiving spirit. Jesus states, "For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins" as recorded in Matthew 26:28, New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. True forgiveness is more than words spoken or unspoken.
Reflect upon the lives of a family triangle in the biblical accounts of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar. I paraphrase the conflict encounter of their lives which reflect broken relationships and a spirit of un-forgiveness until the healing power of the LORD. I invite you to read the account in Genesis 16-17 and Genesis 21. Prayerfully, lessons learned from the lives of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar relieve any apprehensions in accessing the Godly communicable attribute to forgive and desire healing from the conquering power of God.
"Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins." Hebrews 9:22, New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.
Pastor Gwen
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To contact Pastor Gwen Roberts by email: gwen.robertsmc1st@sbcglobal.net
This is her private E-mail for church business.
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Our church is sponsoring
a classroom supply drive.
This year we will collect supplies for teachers to give to students as the need arises.
Please help support this ministry by bringing any of the following items: Crayons, glue sticks, dry erase markers, pink erasers, scissors, 3-hole notebook paper, pocket folders, pencils, pencil boxes, spiral notebooks, facial tissue, index cards (3x5), calculators, markers (washable).
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ENDOWMENT FUND GRANT INVITATIONS
Application forms for Endowment "Request for distribution of Fund Income" are available in the church office and are due no later than September 10. Any recognized and functioning church group may present a request within established guidelines.
The purpose of the Endowment Fund is to provide a means to fulfill special needs of the church in Christian Ministry and Mission. It is not intended that the Endowment Fund be used for the ongoing operating expenses of the church but rather provide funding for special projects, programs, or needs that arise outside of the general budget.
Recommendations of the Endowment Fund Committee are subject to Charge Conference approval.
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Get-To-Know-You Gatherings held at the church in small group settings provides an opportunity for you to know Pastor Gwen and for her to know you.
... Dates & times are posted on sign-up sheets in the narthex.
... Please register today for the date you would like to attend.
Gatherings are sponsored by Staff/Parish Relations Committee.
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Big Event Coming!
An exciting event is being planned for
September 16 at Creek Ridge Novak Pavilion.
8:15 a.m. service will be held at the church.
10:45.a.m. service will be held at the pavilion
and followed by an all-church potluck.
More details on this exciting event will follow.
Plan on bringing any outdoor games you enjoy playing.
This will be a time of fellowship and fun for everyone..
Sponsored by Worship and Outreach Committees
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Church Family
If you have a member of your family taken to the hospital or a nursing facility, please let Pastor Gwen know by calling the church office (872-7200) as soon as possible.
Due to privacy policy, the hospital will no longer call the church to tell us if someone from this church has been admitted to the hospital.
It is very important to Pastor Gwen to know when someone is admitted to the hospital or nursing facility in order to minister to the needs of the family member admitted and to the rest of the family.
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Home-bound Ministries
How often do you get to send birthday greetings to someone celebrating their 99th birthday?
Well, you have that chance now!
- Thelma Wilson, Lois Felske's sister, will have her 99th birthday on August 18th! Both have been long_time church members. Thelma's address is Life Care Center, #30, 802 Hwy 20 East, Michigan City, IN 46360.
- Charles Reed has been discharged from The Arbors where he has been in rehab for a number of weeks and is now at home at 206 Broadway, Michigan City.
Thank you for being a part of the Homebound Ministries by participating in the birthday celebrations of our shut-ins.
Marlene Woodfield
Coordinator of Homebound Ministries
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 Prayer Corner
Please keep these people in your prayer:
Our United Methodist Church,
Bishop Michael Coyner,
Superintendent Cindy Reynolds,
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; people in transition;
home-bound and institutionalized people and their care givers.
Health and Recovery Issues:
Shirley Aigner, Gene Bancroft, Tina Carey, Brigitte Coan,
Larry Dalton, Angie Davis, Daniel Davis, Elma Epple, Brandi Fox, Carson Gallagher, Carol Gilbert, Dennis Hippensteel, Wally Hook, George Jenks, Mike Kallahan Jr., John Lyness, Dorothy Nowak, Fred Simbro, Sandy Staback, Bill Staples, Madelyn Tedesco, Roxanne Yagelski.
If you have someone listed on the prayer corner, please keep the office informed of their progress.
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Golf Anyone? 
Let's renew this fun event! It will be held at Muni-North Course on Sunday, September 23, at 12:30pm. Best ball twosome will be $5.00 per couple. There will be prizes. If enough people are interested, we will go out for supper after the golf is finished and award prizes. The sign up sheet is in the narthex. Let's have a great turnout for this event. If you have any questions, please call Wanda Jones at 872-1724.
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I appreciate the scholarship.
It will help me with my books this semester.
Daniel Davis
Thank you for the scholarship and all the support and prayers.
Nicole Mitchell
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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 whose they are.
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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 |
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Weekly
Calendar
Worship Service
9:00 a.m.
Children's
Choir Practice
9:30 a.m.
Children, Youth,
and Adult
Sunday Schools
10:45 a.m
Worship Service
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Visioning Workshop
in Community Room
Monday, Aug 20
11:30 am -1:00 pm
Soup Kitchen
7:00 p.m.
Gambler's
Anonymous
in the Library
Tuesday, Aug 21
Wednesday, Aug 22
10:00 a.m.
Overeaters
Anonymous
in the Chapel
7:00 p.m.
Alcoholics
Anonymous
in Middle High Room
Thursday, Aug 23
9:30 a.m.
UMW Planning Mtg
Yvonne Bancroft Home
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Soup Kitchen
Friday, Aug 24
Office Closes
at Noon
Saturday, Aug 25
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Visioning Workshop
in Community Room
Sunday, Aug 26
8:15 a.m.
Worship Service
9:00 a.m.
Children's Choir
Practice
9:30 a.m.
Baptisms
at Lake Michigan
9:30 a.m.
Children, Youth,
and Adult
Sunday Schools
10:45 a.m
Worship Service
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Local Mission
This Month:
Michigan City Classroom
Supply Drive
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Hospital Visitor
This Week:
Crystal Domke
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Altar Flowers
This Week
Provided by:
Lois Felske
in celebration of
Thelma Wilson's
99th birthday
... and ...
Austin Wilkins
in celebration of
his parent's
51st anniversary
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Our
Worship
Services
on PBS TV
Cable Channel 99 Wed 2:30pm Fri 4:30pm Sun 7:00pm |
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Church
Office
Hours
Mon - Thu
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fri
9:00 a.m. to noon 
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