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FIRST METHODIST * Community News
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Photo Session Dates: October 9-14 (Monday-Saturday)
and November 1-4 (Wednesday-Saturday)
Bring a donation for the MCUM Food Bank to receive $5 off any
purchase! Also look for your 20% off coupon in the photo brochure!
Questions? Contact Ann Arbuckle:
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First@FIRST for New Visitors
Sunday, Oct 1st at 1:30pm
If you're new to the First Methodist family, this is your chance to visit with a pastor, discuss programs, ministries, service opportunities, and Methodist faith.
It's fun, informal and informative! No RSVP is needed.
Join us on Sunday, Oct 1st at 1:30pm in Thurston Parlor Library at First United Methodist Church (219 E 4th St)
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Laity Day with the Bishop * Oct 7
Free * Registration Deadline is Sept 23
"Laity Day with the Bishop" is a day for all church lay persons to develop their leadership, worship, grow, and connect to other laity. This year's theme is "Together We Are More." The event is 10am-3pm on Sat, Oct 7 at Christ UMC in Indianapolis. Workshops include: Engaging in Ministry with the Poor, Improving Global Health, Developing Principled Christian Leaders, and Creating Renewed Congregations. Free to attend (lunch & childcare extra). Registration deadline is Sat, Sept 23. For full details, visit: www.fumcb.org/laityday
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A Message from the First Methodist Outreach Team
Providing Relief to Hurricane Victims
Our hearts continue to be broken by the destruction, damage, and loss caused by recent natural disasters--hurricanes, floods, fire. As a congregation and members of the Body of Christ, we want to reach out, be the hands and feet of Jesus, to those suffering.
Right now, the two most important things we can do are to Pray and to Give.
How to Pray:
- Give thanks for God's presence and God's love that has been poured out through people around the world.
- Pray that God would provide places to live for people who need it
- Pray for government agencies to work efficiently and quickly to meet the many needs these communities have.
- Pray that God would protect families who are rebuilding from unethical and incompetent contractors and tradesmen.
- Pray for our first responders who are exhausted.
- Pray for those who are grieving the loss.
- Pray for kids. and teachers. Schools will open again and be full of teachers and kids who have suffered loss.
- Pray for local businesses. There has been great loss in area businesses
- Pray for our government officials who have to make a lot of decisions - that God would guide each and every one and give them wisdom.
- Thank God for all the churches, businesses and nonprofit organizations who have mobilized to help. Pray God's blessing on them and that God would direct each on how to use their time, expertise and resources in the most efficient manner.
- Pray against donor fatigue - and that also goes for volunteer fatigue.
How to Give:
- The most efficient and practical way for us to assist as a congregation at this time is to give money through the church to UMCOR. All funds are used 100% for the needs of the hurricane victims. You can write a check to the church and/or place your gift in an envelope and note "Hurricane" on it. Funds are used for helping people rebuild, helping businesses reopen, providing flood buckets for clean-up, and much more.
- Sometimes it is easier to give when you know a specific amount: Flood buckets costs $65 and hygiene kits are $12. Consider working together as a family to give enough to pay for one flood bucket. Consider making a goal for your small group to give enough to pay for 3 or 4 flood buckets or 10 hygiene kits. Every donation is greatly appreciated!
The First Methodist Outreach Team will continue to explore how we as a congregation can assist in relief effort, such as sending mission work teams to the area. Thank you so much for your continued generosity and outpouring of love to these individuals in need.
~ The Outreach Team of First Methodist
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The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is working with
disaster coordinators and response teams to provide relief to the many
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Under a leaf, in a snowflake
In a blade of grass, in a raindrop
All parts of nature
In your parents' loving embrace
In the phone call from your grandparents
All family relationships
In working and sharing with others
In helping the unfortunate
All volunteering jobs
Where are you able to find God?
Lord, help me to find you in all ways and walks of life.
Amen.
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This Sunday @ FIRST METHODIST
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Join Us For Worship!
September 24th, 2017
8:45 AM * Morning Connection in the Sanctuary
10 AM * Classic Worship in the Sanctuary
11:15 AM * The Open Door in the Buskirk-Chumley
Sermon:
The STORY - Chapter 22:
Grace and Truth in the Flesh:
The Birth of the King
Scriptures:
Preaching:
Pastor Teri Crouse
If you're interested in purchasing your own copy of THE STORY,
click here to order online.
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Church Council Meeting * September 25th at 7pm in the Great Hall
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 Sylvia and Friends Sing for Shalom * Oct 15
On October 15, Sylvia McNair and Friends will dazzle and delight us with another wonderful program, "More Love Songs," including many of Bernstein's most beloved songs. Featuring two-time Grammy winner McNair, along with soloists from Jacobs School of Music & First Methodist Chancel Choir, the concert begins at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 15th in the Sanctuary at First United Methodist Church of Bloomington, IN. Seating is limited, so get your tickets now! ($30.00 for adults; $20.00 for students/children) Tickets may be purchased at the BCT box office, online at
bctboxoffice.com, in the Gathering Place beginning Sept. 17, or at the door. **ALL proceeds benefit the Shalom Community Center.** Please make checks payable to Shalom Community Center with "Sylvia and Friends" on the memo line.
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New Member Class * Oct 15 & 22
What are the core beliefs driving First United Methodist Church, The Open Door, and everything we do? What is this church's mission, its position on key social issues, its plans for the future, and how did it get started? Are there places for me to put my talents to work for God in a world-changing way? How do I connect and build relationships here? How do pastors come and go, what is Jubilee, and is it true that all people are welcome here?
Join us for the next 2-session adult New Member Class on October 15th and 22nd (Sundays) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Led by our pastors, Mark Fenstermacher & Teri Crouse, these sessions are informal and cover a lot of ground. Participants are encouraged to ask questions.
If you wish to be a part of the New Member Class please RSVP to
fumcb@fumcb.org. $7 donation per person for the new member resource book. Those books can be picked up on Sunday morning, Oct 8th, or during the week at the front desk of our church office.
Join us for this time of conversation, spiritual exploration, and faith-building as we get to know one another. (Note: Taking this class does NOT indicate that you have decided to join the church. We encourage people to make that decision after they have gone through the class and gathered the information they need to make a faithful decision.)
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Join the Handbell Choir! * Wednesdays at 7pm
Enjoy playing handbells or interested in learning? We welcome experienced and novice members of all ages to join the First Methodist handbell choir. Rehearsals will be Wednesdays from 7 to 8pm. If you're interested, please email our Handbell Director, Noah Freeman at
nfreeman@fumcb.org, for more information.
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Bring a can of coffee for Shalom Community Center
Next Sunday, bring a can of coffee with you and drop it off in the Atrium for Shalom Community Center. They currently have an urgent need for coffee and ongoing needs for coffee, razors, laundry soap, & shampoo. Please purchase some extras to donate!
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Thurston Parlor Library
Book of the Week
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New Leaf - New Life is a 501-c3 nonprofit organization that offers services to inmates in the Monroe County Jail during incarceration and after release. Applying the philosophy of therapeutic justice, they encourage personal growth and self-advocacy, supporting
incarcerated individuals in their efforts to make a successful transition back into the community. For more info, visit http://newleafnewlife.org
Gifts to our monthly mission make a huge impact around the world!
Checks may be made payable to First Methodist listing "New Leaf New Life" on the memo line.
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Interested in Submitting an Announcement?
When submitting an announcement to the bulletin or weekly email, please make sure you:
- Include all pertinent details such as time, date, place, cost, contact info, etc.
- Submit brief description. (Space is limited; announcements may be edited.)
- Complete our online submission form at: www.fumcb.org/promo
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Pastoral Emergency Contact Number
The church has a dedicated number for after-hours pastoral emergency needs. Calls to (812) 245-0704 will immediately transfer to one of the church's pastors. You can also obtain this number by calling the church office. After hours, the number will be given in the recorded greeting.
Prayer Concern E-mail Address
Should you or a loved one be in need of prayer, you are invited to send requests to our prayer
e-mail which is confidential to our Prayer Support Team:
prayer@fumcb.org
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Hospitalizations
Because hospitals may no longer release patient information, if your loved one has been hospitalized and wishes to be visited, please contact the church office at (812) 332-6396.
Caring Ministry Contacts
If you have specific caring needs please contact the following people within the Caring
Ministry group:
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