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Weekly Blurb -- Nov 22, 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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"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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Ushers, Greeters, Liturgists,
Allison Haynes is going to be contacting most of you as she is going to be in charge of scheduling people for the above jobs.
... She will be scheduling the liturgists and communion servers.
... There are also still openings for ushers and greeters.
If you can help with any of these services,
please call Allison at (219) 229-9881.
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College and Military
Well, believe it or not, recognize it or ignore it, the Holiday Season is fast approaching. This means a lot of things, but for our college kids it means it's almost the end of the first semester.
It's that time that we want to remind our college and military members that we are here thinking and praying for them and wishing them the best wherever they are.
Please complete a form, if you haven't done so already, so that we can send them a box of treats to help with their late night studying.
Any questions, please call Melissa Morse at 874-3479.
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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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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,
Angie Davis, Lance Domke, Elma Epple, Ruth Gabbert,
Carson Gallagher, Bruce Gilbert, Carol Gilbert,
Dennis Hippensteel, Wally Hook, George Jenks,
Mike Kallahan Jr., Becky Lute, John Lyness,
Marcella Ratcliffe, Sandy Staback, Madelyn Tedesco,
Sally Wenzel, 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
When you say your Thanksgiving prayers, remember those who are shut-in because of age or illness. We are thankful for the service they gave our church during their active years.
Dennis Hippensteel will be celebrating his 73rd birthday on Nov 27.
Life Care Center, 802 Hwy 20 East, Michigan City, IN 46360.
Dorothy Gardner has recently been placed on the Homebound Ministries list. Her 90th birthday is Dec 3.
Her address is 404 Cricket Lane, Michigan City, IN 46360.
You can help them celebrate by sending them a card or note.
Marlene Woodfield
Homebound Ministries Coordinator
219-362-4406 or mtwoody@comcast.net
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Ruth Circle is once again selling their Friendship Soup Mix. The prices are $4.50 for pints and $8.00 for quarts. There is a sign-up sheet on the Welcome Center in the Narthex or you may call Katie Gielow at 874-7966 to place your order. Soups may be picked up on Sunday, Dec 9, between services. If you need them sooner, just give Katie a call and she will work out a delivery plan for you. Remember, soup mixes make a practical gift for those on your shopping list.
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Upper Room
The latest issue of the Upper Room is available on the Welcome Center in the Narthex or at the front entrance to the Sanctuary. Suggested cost is 75 cents for the small edition or $1.00 for the larger copy. Any contribution towards the purchase of a copy would be greatly appreciated.
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Give-Back Day
Our next Give-Back Day will be Dec 4 at Holly's on Franklin Street.
Coupons are available:
... In your Sunday worship bulletin and
... On the Welcome Center in the Narthex
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Help Us Decorate
On Wednesday, November 28, we will be decorating the church for Christmas from 9:00 am until we are finished. Please call the church office and let Maryann know if you will be able to help. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
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Our Patriotic Christmas Tree
This year we will only put lights on our Patriotic Tree in the Narthex. We are asking people to donate, an ornament of their choice, in memory of or in honor of someone who has served their country in the Armed Forces. Please attach this person's name to this ornament. If it can't be put on the ornament, it can be put on a tag that can be attached to the ornament. If you have questions, call Maryann in the church office (872-7200).
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We will again have our Mitten Tree in the Narthex for everyone to fill with mittens and gloves, hats and scarves.
Please bring in your donations by Sunday, Dec 16.
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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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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
6:00 p.m.
Madrigal Practice
Youth Bells - No Practice
Monday, Nov 26
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Soup Kitchen
5:00 p.m.
Madrigal Practice
7:00 p.m.
Gambler's Anonymous
(Community Partner)
in the Library
Tuesday, Nov 27
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Memorial Handbells
7:00pm
Trustees Meeting
in the Library
Wednesday, Nov 28
10:00 a.m.
Overeaters Anonymous
(Community Partner)
in the Chapel
5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Café Band Practice
7:00 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
(Community Partner)
in Middle High Room
Thursday, Nov 29
9:00 a.m.
UMW Board Meeting
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Soup Kitchen
5:00 p.m.
Madrigal Practice
Friday, Nov 30
Church Office Closed
No Canasta in Nov or Dec
6:00 p.m.
Doors Open
for Madrigal
Saturday, Dec 1
6:00 p.m.
Doors Open
for Madrigal
Sunday, Dec 2
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
Youth Bells - No Practice
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This Month's Mission
Open Door Clinic
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 Provided by Lois, Kathy & Duane Chase
in thankfulness for
the many blessings they've received
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Hospital Visitor
This Week:
Jane Nichelson
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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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