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August 30, 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!
As future generations read the archival entries about the church, the living body of Christ in the world today, will they be blessed by the perseverance of the faithful? Will future generations learn to bridge the gaps in differences of opinions in order to promote the Kingdom of God in the world? Children, grandchildren, the un-churched are watching. John Wesley sacrificed the praises of others in order to open minds and hearts to the revelation of God's command to love. It is time to build up one another rather than to be torn down by those considered the church.
"6Now you, Tattenai, governor of the province Beyond the River, Shethar-Bozenai, and you, their associates, the envoys in the province Beyond the River, keep away; 7let the work on this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its site. 8Moreover, I make a decree regarding what you shall do for these elders of the Jews for the rebuilding of this house of God: the cost is to be paid to these people, in full and without delay, from the royal revenue, the tribute of the province Beyond the River. 9Whatever is needed - young bulls, rams, or sheep for burnt-offerings to the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, or oil, as the priests in Jerusalem require - let that be given to them day by day without fail, 10so that they may offer pleasing sacrifices to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king and his children. 11Furthermore, I decree that if anyone alters this edict, a beam shall be pulled out of the house of the perpetrator, who then shall be impaled on it. The house shall be made a dunghill. 12May the God who has established his name there overthrow any king or people that shall put forth a hand to alter this, or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, make a decree; let it be done with all diligence.
13Then, according to the word sent by King Darius, Tattenai, the governor of the province Beyond the River, Shethar-Bozenai, and their associates did with all diligence what King Darius had ordered. 14So the elders of the Jews built and prospered, through the prophesying of the prophet Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished their building by command of the God of Israel and by decree of Cyrus, Darius, and King Artaxerxes of Persia; 15and this house was finished on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.
16The people of Israel, the priests and the Levites, and the rest of the returned exiles, celebrated the dedication of this house of God with joy. 17They offered at the dedication of this house of God one hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and as a sin-offering for all Israel twelve male goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. 18Then they set the priests in their divisions and the Levites in their courses for the service of God at Jerusalem, as it is written in the book of Moses." Ezra 6:6-18
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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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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First Friday ! ! !  This Friday, September 7, our church will again sponsor the band, "Loose Strings", at Michigan City's First Friday Uptown Arts event. Join us from 5-8pm at the 7th and Franklin corner for some fun, music, and good company as we hope to help raise awareness in the community of our wonderful church. |
Ushers & Greeters
There will be a meeting for ushers and greeters on Saturday, September 8, at 10:00am at the church. If you are presently an usher or greeter or would be willing to be an usher or greeter, please attend this meeting. Pastor Gwen will be leading the meeting and has some information she would like to share with you. If you have questions, call the church office or contact Maryann Cross at 879-0147. |
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UnBirthday Celebration
Join us all for the Unbirthday Celebration in the Community Room on Sunday, September 9, at 9:25 a.m. in the Sunday School Hour.
You will have the opportunity to meet everyone who has the same birthday month as you have and you can decorate your own cupcake. Don't worry if you don't want a cupcake - come for coffee.
Let's pack the downstairs and have our friends from both services attend.
If you like to bake and would like to make cupcakes for our party - don't frost them - call Judy Commers, at 219-326-0597.
How many people can the downstairs hold? Our goal is to set a record number of people. Please don't miss this opportunity.
Judy Commers, Chairperson, Nurturing Committee
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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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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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Adult Bible Study 
Attention Life Long Learners:
Beginning September 23, 2012, the Adult Sunday School class, under the leadership of JC Sells, will resume its study in the 13th chapter of Mark.
An inquisitive mind and a Bible are requested.
We will meet in the library from 9:30am to 10:30am every Sunday.
God will bless you for all your efforts and faithfulness, JC Sells
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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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Thank You!  Dear 1stUMC, I would first like to thank you for scholarship I received. The money will go a long way to aid in my future endeavors in college. I also thank you for instilling a faith in God within me and allowing me to foster the habits of a good Christian. Thank you, Riley Holkan |
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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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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 at 872-7200 as soon as possible.
Due to privacy policy, the hospital no longer calls 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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| Prayer Corner
Please keep these in your prayers:
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, Ruth Gabbert, 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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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
Monday, Sep 3
Soup Kitchen
CLOSED
7:00 p.m.
Gambler's
Anonymous
(Community Partner)
in the Library
Tuesday, Sep 4
6:00 p.m.
Memorial Handbells
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Michigan City Clowns
(Community Partner)
Wednesday, Sep 5
10:00 a.m.
Overeaters
Anonymous
(Community Partner)
in the Chapel
11:30 a.m.
Hannah Circle
at Memo's
2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Seniors-in-Action
Bible Study
(Community Partner)
7:00 p.m.
Alcoholics
Anonymous
(Community Partner)
in Middle High Room
Thursday, Sep 6
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Soup Kitchen
7:00 p.m.
Ruth Circle
at Annie Trout's
Friday, Sep 7
Office Closes
at Noon
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
First Friday
7th & Franklin
Saturday, Sep 8
8:30 a.m.
Men's Breakfast
at Ryan's
10:00 a.m.
Ushers & Greeters
Meeting w/ Pastor Gwen
Sunday, Sep 9
8:15 a.m.
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
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Local Mission
This Month:
Michigan City
First United Methodist Church
Soup Kitchen
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Hospital Visitor
This Week:
Silvia Wilkins
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Altar Flowers
This Week
Provided by:
Phil Conaway
In memory of
his wife, Diana
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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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