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Weekly Connections
December 21, 2012 |
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December, 21
The Longest Night: A Candle Lighting Service
6:00 p.m. @ First United Methodist Church
(2051 Monument St., Noblesville)
A time to reflect, honor and remember our loved ones as we receive God's blessing of comfort in the midst of our grief. Grief is deep and may seem unending, but God has sent His Light for this longest of all nights. You and your guests are invited and welcome.
For additional information, call (317) 773-2500. |
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December 30
One Church Service @ 9:30
Note that next Sunday, December 30, there will just be one service at 9:30 a.m. and no Sunday School. |
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January 5
Hospitality Team Meeting
All who wish to be involved in the 2013 Sunday morning Hospitality Team are invited to attend this training. The meeting will take place in the sanctuary, 10-11 a.m., and be an opportunity to review current procedures, and learn about the changes that will take place within the ministry. If you can attend this meeting, please RSVP to Kirstin Offenbacher at koffenbacher@emmanuelumc.org. |
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Starts January 6
New Beginnings Class
Emmanuel will be offering an 8 week series to help believers develop skills and knowledge to grow in relationship with God. Everyone, especially those new to Emmanuel, are invited and encouraged to participate. The class will start January 6, during the Sunday school hour, 9:30-10:30, in Fellowship Hall. Call the church office or Jean Graves, 773-5176, to RSVP. |
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January 9
Men's Group Annual Meeting
All Emmanuel Men Invited!
"Helping Hands" - Putting the gifts God gives us into action. The once-a-year Men's Group meeting (report and planning) will be held on Wednesday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Every Emmanuel man is considered a member, and we hope they will come and find something of interest to help EUMC. A full report will be given on programs, projects, finances, and services completed in 2012, and then adopt planning for the 2013 year.
Volunteers who have already committed to head annual programs:
Jeff Hedges - Co-Coordinator and Spaghetti Dinner
Greg Finch - Financial Coordinator and Spaghetti Dinner
Don Bailey - Lenten Breakfast Series
Dave Green - Easter Sunrise Breakfast
David & Jenny Wade - Church Sign Messages
Lee & Carol Montgomery - First Aid kit supplies
Larry Polk - janitorial & dinner supplies inventory
Frank Robertson - weed/bush trimming control Don Hardesty - Coordinator and Dan's Fish & Chicken Fry |
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Church Office Closed
The church office will be closed next week and will reopen on January 2. |
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New Sunday School Class Starts February 17
While the kids are in eKids Serve and Praise, parents and young adults are invited to join us for Sunday School, each Sunday, 10:45-11:45. This new Life Group is an opportunity for fellowship, support, service and spiritual growth. On Sunday mornings, the class will be led by Michael and Debbie Parker, in the Koinonia Classroom. Then, social and service opportunities will be coordinated outside Sunday mornings.
To launch the new group, all are invited to attend the inaugural gathering on Sunday, February 3, at noon....A Pizza Party in the Family Life Center.
Then, the first Sunday School class will be on February 17.
To RSVP for February 3 and/or if you are interested in being a part of this group, contact Kirstin Offenbacher at koffenbacher@emmanuelumc.org to receive future communication. |
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This Sunday - eKIDS Schedule Change
This Sunday, kids should be picked up by parents after Sunday School, and taken to the sanctuary if parents are staying for the 10:45 service. Then, children ages 5-12 will be dismissed from service around 11:00 for a birthday party for Jesus. |
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ATTENTION PARENTS: Sunday School Class Changes
Staring on January 6, the 1st and 2nd grade Sunday school classes will meet together in the Preschool Arctic Fox (room 211). The 3rd and 4th grade classes will meet in the Preschool Penguin class (room 214). |
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Birthdays
Dec 21-Jan 4, 2012
Birthdays:
December
21 - Neva Carter
24 - Ralph McCord
25 - Ruth Ann Gillespie
26 - Andrew Scurlock, Anthony Scurlock
27 - Mallory Barton, Gary Jefferies
29 - Tristan Bragg-Owens, Julie Buck
30 - Jeannie Heironimus, Andrew Libby
January
3 - Lindsey Wright
4 - April Finch |
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DONATIONS & OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES |
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Ways to Respond to Hurricane Sandy Survivors
In the U.S., United Methodist Early Response Teams from many states, including Indiana, have been deployed to the Northeast Coast.
Volunteers need to wait until Volunteer In Mission sites are established. VIMs cannot go in to an area at the present time because Early Response Teams are on the ground restoring service and clearing debris.
There are many ways you can help:
- Give to UMCOR Hurricane 2012 Advance #3021787, which will cover needs in the affected U.S. and Caribbean regions. Give online at www.umcor.org. Remember 100 percent of all gifts given to Hurricane 2012 will go for hurricane relief.
- You can also text the word RESPONSE to 80888 to give an immediate $10 donation.
- Pray for the survivors of this storm and for those who are helping them. Here is a prayer offered by Shirley Saddler, Indiana Conference Prayer Coordinator. "Dear Father, we pray for all of the people on the East Coast and beyond who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. The work that is going on to help people in the aftermath of a disastrous storm like this is almost too much to for us to imagine. Guide those who respond during these next days and weeks. Bless the policemen and firemen, electric workers and emergency crews, United Methodist Committee on Relief workers, the American Red Cross, FEMA workers and with all who reach out to neighbors with your love and compassion. Comfort those who have lost loved ones and provide hope for those who are still trying to assess property damage. Lord, when people stop long enough to rest, help them not to be anxious or afraid, but fill their minds and hearts with your peace. In Jesus' name, Amen."
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Aluminum Can Recycling - Donate Used Cans!
The Journey Sunday School Class has begun an aluminum can recycling ministry to raise money to purchase food for the Come to Me Food Pantry. They have placed a large can for empty soda cans in their Sunday School Room and by the soda machine downstairs.
They would like to thank everyone who continues to bring in empty aluminum cans for their recycling ministry. This month they were able to purchase 12 canned hams for the Come To Me Food Pantry with the proceeds from these donations. |
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Bob and Melinda Kizer's Homeless Ministry
Update on Needs
They currently have more clothes than they need right now, but their special needs these next two months are for coats, blankets, hats, gloves and socks, as well as material for hygiene kits (travel size toothpaste and brushes, shampoo, soaps, etc.) Prayers as well, for all those who face adversity. |
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Serving In Church This Sunday
9:30 - eKids Learn
Sunday School ages 3-6th Grade, Sunday School Teachers:
Leslie Hughes, Robert Hedges, Cheryl Herrington, Debbie Loller, Jean & George Graves, Judi Benson, Vicky Webb 3 & 4 Year Old Helper During 10:45 Service: Bob Maple
Nursery
8:15 - Sandy Lalioff, Bob Maple
9:30 - Sandy Lalioff
10:45 - Sandy Lalioff
Greeters and Ushers
8:15 - Joann Beuoy, Deb Carrell, Gary & Marjorie Willis, Larry & Sharon Polk
9:30 - Drew & Ruth Ann Gillespie, Steve & Linda Hamrick
10:45 - Deb Carrell, Lois Ephlin, Christy Bowser, Greg Finch, John & Suzanne Brooks
Sound & Media
8:15 - Ken Carrell and Steve Graves
9:30 & 10:45 - Chris Myers and Tony Barbour |
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Middle Ground Leaders Needed
Middle Ground is for 5th and 6th Graders, which meets once or twice a month during Sunday evening Youth Group. Leaders are needed for this ministry. If interested, contact Ruth Ann Gillespie. |
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Help With Sound, Tech and Media
If interested, please contact Steve Graves at (317) 677-3378 or at spgraves@gmail.com. |
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Congregation Participation During Service
Can you provide special music or encouraging words?
We are asking all members of the congregation to consider how you might be able to offer special music or encouraging words during service. Music could include vocals or instrumental. Encouraging words could be poetry or a short message.Contact Christy Thacker at christythacker@aol.com if interested. |
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Emmanuel UMC F.A.N. Club
Find a Need/Fill a Need Benevolent Ministry Needs List
December 21, 2012
The Emmanuel F.A.N. Club is a Benevolent Ministry of the Missions Committee. We collect useful items you have to give away and give such items as needed to any desiring Emmanuel Church Fellowship member or friends, and to many World Mission goods clearinghouses. The Emmanuel F.A.N. Club (Find A Need/Fill A Need Club) is the ministry activity for this purpose. Call Lamar or Kay Ziegler at Home: 773-6620, Cell: 432-4621 or e-mail Lamar at lamarz@rnthompson.com to arrange pick-up of small items and clothing, or for delivery. For large items we ask the donator to hold them until a need is found to fill. For donated goods to the ministry, an IRS Benevolent Gift 501 C (3) tax deductible receipt can be issued upon request. This listing will be updated weekly.
Needed Items for the Emmanuel Fellowship
Microwave Oven
Exterior Window, 36" x 36"
Exterior Window, Double wide, 36" hi x 72" wide
Freezer (Chest or Upright)
Gas Stove for Kitchen (Can be Used)
Wall Hanging Kitchen Cabinets, 24", 36" & 12" Corner Filet, x 12" deep & 24" high
Fiberglass Roll Insulation, 6'-8" Thick, 22.5" Wide Rolls, 850 sf
Small Bedroom Wardrobe for Clothes
Buffet or Credenza, Antique (Preferably Oak, approx 4' high by 6'-7 ' wide & 12" deep with drawers/doors for storage) for EUMC Narthex
NEEDS TO GIVE AWAY LIST:
Upright Piano (Free Hauling in this Area)
Wheelbarrows
Wood 2x4's, used (Weathered but in Good Cond't) Approx. 92" Long-Have 300
OTHER EMMANUEL MINISTRY NEEDS: (Bring to Church Narthex)
Food for "Come To Me" Pantry, Canned Soups & Vegetables
Belts, Black or Brown, Deb Carrell School Ministry
Material for Pillow Case Ministry
Socks, Blankets, Coats, Gloves for Inner-Indy Homeless Ministry (Bob & Melinda Kizer) |
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Praying for Upward Referees
As Upward practices are underway, continue to keep the coaches, players, families and volunteers in your prayers.
Each week we'll include in the bulletin and newsletter, a specific list of Upward prayer needs. This is a good reference for you to keep near your Bible or prayer spot, so you can be reminded of these requests and raise up this mission through your prayers.
David Wade
Mark Hayden
Dave Pagel
Drew Gillespie
Andrew Cook
Jeff Hedges
Larry Polk
Steve Stage
Matt Thompson
Leah Ann Self
Hannah Self
Matt Heckman
Steve Hamrick
Rich Downs
Timekeeper: Jenny Wade
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Praying for Prayer Requests
These Prayer Team members will prayer after each service on Sunday for all prayer requests. Then, the prayer requests will be then be shared through the requested channels for additional prayer.
8:15 - Brenda Milthaler
9:30 - Brenda Milthaler
10:45 - Denise Ferguson |
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Applying Bible Principles
This month, we are considering this principle:
When we give to God, we are the primary beneficiaries.
Look up these verses in your Bibles:
Luke 6:38
Philippians 4:17-19
Consider these questions:
1. When we give to God, how does God give to us?
2. What does it mean that with the "measure" we give to Him, He will give back to us?
3. How is God's promise to supply all of our needs in Philippians 4:19 based on the giving described in Philippians 4:18? |
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Looking for Gaither Music Book - "It's Stil the Greatest tory Ever Told"
My mother and I are looking for a Gaither vocal music book entitled "It's Still the Greatest Story Ever Told" and is arranged TTBB (for 4-part men). This book is out of print and is proving difficult to locate. We could potentially use the SATB (4-part mixed) version instead if we could find that. I only need to borrow the book long enough to scan a few pages. The ISBN numbers that correspond to the TTBB publication are: 3101120497 and 978-3101120495. If anyone has either of these books or has a lead for me, I can be contacted via email at evan.k.schnabel@gmail.com or (605) 695-8497. Thank you!
High Class Personal Training:
High Class Personal Training offers free health and fitness assessments and consultations at area gyms and in-home upon appointment. Fellow member and personal trainer, Kim Oliver would love to see and help members of Emmanuel reach their health and fitness goals. Contact Kim at (317) 332-5918.
Piano Lessons:
Emily Isenberg is currently looking for piano students in the Noblesville area. If interested, please email emily_isenberg@yahoo.com or call (765) 506-7957 for more details.
Express Employment Professionals:
Express Employment Professionals is a local employment agency that focuses on working with clients in Hamilton County.
The two types of candidates we help our clients find are Light Industrial and Office Services. Light Industrial examples for all three shifts are Forklift Drivers, Manufacturing, Assembly, Warehouse., Etc.
Office Services examples are Administrative Professionals, Billing, Accounting, Customer Service, Sales., Etc.
If you have an interest in learning more, please visit our website at http://www.expressindynorth.comor call 317-596-9370.
The Helpful Chef:
Do you have a need for catering, needing meals prepared ahead for when you come from the hospital, etc? Robert Edelman, the Helpful Chef can help you. He is the grandson of Bob & Eleanor Edelman. He is available for: Graduation Parties; Dinner Parties; Romantic Evenings, Dietary Concerns, Meal Preparations, Culinary Classes, Menu Planning, Recipe Creation. For questions, call Robert at (317) 694-0775 or chefrob09@gmail.com and bring fun back to food.
Noblesville House For Rent
This Noblesville home located at 15118 Radiance Dr. is available to rent starting December 1. Located in the Cumberland Pointe neighborhood, the 3400 square fooot, 2-story home has 4 good-sized bedrooms, 2-1/2 bathrooms, a front porch, living room w/gas fireplace, huge kitchen w/eat-in island, powder room off kitchen, huge pantry, formal dining room, office, upstairs bonus room, huge master with bathroom (separate shower and garden tub), walk-in closets, upstairs laundry room, play set to stay with home. Pets welcome on a case-by-case basis. Homeowner to pay neighborhood feeds. Tenant pays all other. Rent is $1550/month. To inquire, contact Adam at (317) 438-1694.
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