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Weekly Blurb -- November 3, 2012
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Welcome to
First United Methodist Church
of Michigan City, Indiana
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Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for Transformation of the World
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On Sunday, November 11, between the services, there will be a reception in the Narthex for Pastor Gwen to express our appreciation for her service to our church.
There will be a basket for personal cards of appreciation. Coffee, cider and donuts will be served.
Let's all come together and show Pastor Gwen how much we appreciate her.
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Get-To-Know-You Gatherings held at the church in small group settings provide an opportunity for you to know Pastor Gwen and for her to know you.
... Dates that are still available are November 6, 8, 13 and 15.
... Please register today for the date you would like to attend.
... Sign up sheets are in the Narthex.
Staff/Parish Relations Committee.
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"Making Christmas About Christ"
Pastor Gwen will be leading Bible Study for the Advent Season.
The study is for only four weeks on Tuesdays.
Dates are Tuesday, Nov 27 thru Tuesday, Dec 18.
Each Tuesday will have a 1-hour session at 10:30 am and 7:00 pm.
Please sign up on the sheets on the Welcome Center in the Narthex as soon as possible since we need to order books for attendees.
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exploration.youth retreat
The exploration.youth retreat is designed for youths in grades 9-12 to learn about Christian vocation and explore God's calling.
The dates are Nov. 16-18 and you must register by November 7. Registration fee of $45 includes meals, 2 nights bunking at University Heights UMC, and all materials.
For more information, call Rev. Brian Durand at 317-564-3249 or go to www.INUMCconnect.org/explore.
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Administrative Council Announcement
At the most recent Administrative Council meeting on October 16th, a motion was submitted, seconded, and carried that all proceeds from the 2012 Madrigal Dinner will be applied to the General Fund.
Ed Susnis, Admin Council Co-Chair
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Clothes Line Request
Pastor Gwen has been speaking about "callings". I am hoping someone feels that "calling" to help with the Clothes Line Ministry during the January thru March when my husband and I will be with his mother in Florida. Activities necessary include:
- Seeing that cards are placed on the display.
- Recording all filled requests.
- Delivering bags to the school office.
- If no one takes a card, purchasing the clothes, delivering, and turning receipt in to the church office OR you can use a Clothes Line dedicated scrip card for purchases.
This is a very simple process and a very important outreach ministry. I am hoping someone feels the call to keep the Clothes Line Ministry functioning in my absence. Dottie Evett
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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 toward helping build the future of our Church. Christian Education Committee
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| Prayer Corner
Please keep these in your prayers:
Our United Methodist Church
military members and their families
Health and Recovery Issues:
Shirley Aigner, Steve Beardslee, Tina Carey, Brigitte Coan,
Larry Dalton, Angie Davis, Lance Domke, Elma Epple,
Ruth Gabbert, Carson Gallagher, Carol Gilbert, Dennis Hippensteel, Wally Hook, George Jenks, Mike Kallahan Jr., Becky Lute,
John Lyness, Marcella Ratcliffe, Sandy Staback,
Madelyn Tedesco, Sally 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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Homebound Ministries
Jim Pilar will celebrate his birthday on November 14th. I hope you will send him a birthday card with good wishes so that he knows that his fellow church members are thinking of him.
His address is 6287 West Bleck Rd., LaPorte, IN 46350
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UMW Christmas Bazaar Saturday, November 17 Bazaar at 11:00 am in Narthex Luncheon at 12:00 noon in Community Room Tickets are $9.00 for the luncheon and are available from any UMW member, UMW chairperson, or the church office. |
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Ladies' Night Out
At Benny's on Thursday, Nov 15 at 5:30 pm.
For reservations or more info, call Nancy Patterson at 874-6982.
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Community Thanksgiving Service
On November 18, The Ministerial Alliance is sponsoring a Community Thanksgiving Service at 6:00 p m at St. John's United
Church of Christ, 101 St. John Road. Michigan City.
Our Memorial Handbells and Café Band will be part of this service.
Everyone attending is asked to bring non-perishable food items that will be given to the Salvation Army Food Pantry.
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Scripture Reading List for the Week
We join with Protestants around the world who are reading, studying, and meditating on passages in accordance with the Standard Sunday School Lessons for 2012-2013.
Mon 11/5 Conciliation without Compromise Acts 21:17-26
Tue 11/6 A Stirred-Up Mob Acts 21:27-36
Wed 11/7 Taken Into Custody Acts 22:17-24
Thu 11/8 You Must Bear Witness in Rome Acts 22:30, 23:11
Fri 11/9 Paul's Background as a Pharisee Acts 26:1-8
Sat 11/10 Paul's Encounter with Christ Acts 26:9-18
Sun 11/11 Paul's Testimony Before
Roman Authorities Acts 26:19-32,
27:33-44
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Swingbelly's Give-Back Day
On Monday, Nov 12, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Swingbelly's is having a give-back day for our church. When you eat there on that day, 10% of your check will go to our church.
There are coupons in your worship service bulletin and on the Welcome Center in the Narthex. Please share them with your friends and relatives. This is an excellent way to raise money for our church and enjoy a lunch or dinner at Swingbelly's.
Click here to download coupon now
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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 School
10:45 a.m
Worship Service
4:45 p.m.
Youth Bells Practice
Monday, Nov 5
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Soup Kitchen
7:00 p.m.
Elizabeth Circle
at Kathy Chase's
7:00 p.m.
Gambler's
Anonymous
(Community Partner)
in the Library
Tuesday, Nov 6
6:00 p.m.
Memorial Handbells
Wednesday, Nov 7
10:00 a.m.
Overeaters Anonymous
(Community Partner)
in the Chapel
1:00 p.m.
Hannah Circle
at Jean Sommers
2:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Seniors-in-Action
Bible Study
(Community Partner)
5:00 p.m.
Café Band Practice
6:00 p.m.
Contemporary Choir
7:00 p.m.
Chancel Choir
7:00 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
(Community Partner)
in Middle High Room
Thursday, Nov 8
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Soup Kitchen
Friday, Nov 9
Office Closes at Noon
No Canasta in Nov or Dec
Saturday, Nov 10
8:30 a.m.
Men's Breakfast
at Ryan's
Sunday, Nov 11
8:15 a.m.
Worship Service
9:00 a.m.
Children's Choir
Practice
9:30 a.m.
Children, Youth
and Adult
Sunday School
10:45 a.m.
Worship Service
4:45 p.m.
Youth Bells Practice
6:00 p.m.
Cafe Service
(Speaker: Allison Hayes)
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This Month's Mission
Open Door Clinic
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Hospital Visitor
This Week:
Lance & Crystal Domke
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Altar Flowers
This Week
Provided by
Steve & Alice Helmken
in praise of
God's many blessings
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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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