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September 7, 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!
Prayer is the key to the heart of God. Prayer is the only way to a real and personal relationship with God.
- Pray acknowledging that He is God and that you accept His gracious gift, Jesus Christ, as your Lord and Savior (Genesis 17:1, Romans 6:16-18).
- Pray confessing our sins and accepting His forgiveness (Romans 3:23-26).
- Pray that His will be done in our lives, that His Holy Spirit guide us, and that we be filled with the fullness of all God has for us.
- Pray for (spiritual) understanding and wisdom (Proverbs 2:6-8, 3:5).
- Pray with thanksgiving for all the ways He blesses us (Philippians 4:6).
- Pray when we are ill, lonely, going through trials or interceding for others (James 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10).
- Pray to worship Him (Psalm 95:6-7).
There is nothing we can't pray about. There are abundant references to prayer in the Bible. The Bible tells us to "pray without ceasing" and "in everything give thanks to the Lord." When we choose to have a positive attitude, we realize we have received many blessings for which to give God praise.
We find intimacy with God through communicating with Him in prayer. We go to Him in faith, knowing that He hears and answers all our prayers (1 John 5:14). Be confident that God knows and wants what is best for us; so ask that His will be done in all we seek from Him. Then, thank Him for it, even though it hasn't happened yet.
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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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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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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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Willing to Give Time One Sunday a Month?
We need your help! If you can give one Sunday every four to six weeks, please give us a try. Read a Bible Story to the children, do a craft, a science project, show a Bible video. We have lots of materials to choose from. You name the Sunday.
If you want more information, please call Joyce Dalton @ 874-5832 or leave your name and phone number in the Church office and we will get back to you. Please give prayerful thought to helping build the future of our Church.
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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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Homebound Ministries
Marcella Ratcliffe has been in St. Anthony Hospital for a week and a half but was released Tuesday evening. Cards can be sent to her home at 104 Park Lane, Michigan City, IN 46360.
Becky Lute was admitted to St. Joseph Hospital in South Bend for tests. Please pray for her and the doctors administering the tests.
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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.
Un-Birthday Party
in Community Room
10:45 a.m
Worship Service
4:45 p.m.
Youth Bells
6:00 p.m.
"Come As You Are"
Cafe Service
with Wally Hook on
"What do you want me to do for you?"
Monday, Sep 10
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Soup Kitchen
6:00 p.m.
Vision Team Meeting
in the Narthex
7:00 p.m.
Elizabeth Circle
@ Dorothy Nowak's
7:00 p.m.
Gambler's
Anonymous
(Community Partner)
in the Library
Tuesday, Sep 11
4:00 p.m.
Nominations Committee
6:00 p.m.
Memorial Handbells
6:00 p.m.
Nurture Committee
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Michigan City Clowns
(Community Partner)
Wednesday, Sep 12
9:30 p.m.
Mary-Martha Circle
10:00 a.m.
Overeaters
Anonymous
(Community Partner)
in the Chapel
11:30 a.m.
Esther-Lydia Circle
2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Seniors-in-Action
Bible Study
(Community Partner)
6:00 p.m.
Contemporary Choir
6:30 p.m.
Finance Committee
7:00 p.m.
Chancel Choir
7:00 p.m.
Alcoholics
Anonymous
(Community Partner)
in Middle High Room
Thursday, Sep 13
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Soup Kitchen
Friday, Sep 14
Office Closes
at Noon
Saturday, Sep 15
Sunday, Sep 16
8:15 a.m.
Worship Service
9:00 a.m.
Children's Choir
Practice
9:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m
Worship Service
at Creek Ridge Pavilion
Noon
All Church Picnic
at Creek Ridge Pavilion
4:45 p.m.
Youth Bells
6:00 p.m.
"Come As You Are"
Cafe 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:
Karol McFeely
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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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