This Sunday in Worship from Pastor Darren:
As August begins there are several things happening this Sunday. We will begin offering child care for ages preschool and younger during the 11 a.m. service. We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper at both services. We are blessing backpacks for the new school year, so bring your backpack, briefcase, or satchel. And I begin my August sermon series, “The B-Listed Bible Characters,” starting with Balaam. (Listen for the connection with Shrek.) There’s lots going on. Join us!
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Sermon Title: "The B-Listed Bible Characters, Part One: Balaam"
Scripture Readings:
- Numbers 22:15-35
- 1 John 1:5-9
- Psalm 78:1-8
The bulletin will be available on our website as soon as possible. It will be in the green "Bulletins" box next to the livestreaming box on the home page. It will also be in the drop-down menu under the "Worship" tab on the home page.
Pastor Diane has prepared devotions for July, which can be downloaded here.
Last Sunday's service can be found below:
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Last Sunday's bulletin is here.
Please continue to give by making contributions through the "online giving" tab on our website; by mailing them to the church at 3808 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208; by texting "Give" to 1-(317) 676-2061, or by using one of our offering boxes when attending in person.
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Dick Hamilton's
Memorial Service
Dick Hamilton's memorial service will be held Sunday, Aug. 22 at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary, with a reception following the service.
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Prayers
Send us your prayer requests through this email address:
[email protected]. Unless the request is marked "clergy only," it will be printed in our daily prayer bulletin, which is issued each Monday. If you would like to download the daily prayer bulletin for this week please click here.
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Attendance
A total of 26 people attended last Sunday's 8:30 a.m. service, and 156 people attended the 11 a.m. service. The latter's livestream has been viewed 140 times to date.
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It has two lists: “Prayers” and “Announcements.” You will have to sign up for each list individually. To sign up to receive messages sent to “Prayers” going forward, please use this link. To sign up to receive messages sent to “Announcements” going forward, please use this link.
The emails to both of these groups will be sent by our pastoral and office staffs. For additional social media interaction you can find North on Facebook and Twitter at @NorthChurchIndy.
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Praying for
Our Parish:
Prayer List:
Throughout the year each church member is prayed for on a monthly rotating list. The list for July is here. The members for this week follow:
- Becky, David & Maryjane Wolfe
- Kristen Wolfram
- Tom Woo
- Joe Wood
- Gina Woods
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Sara Woolsey & Josh & Isaac Downing
- Donna Wooten
- Judy & Scott Workman
- Noah Workman
- Seth Workman
- Charles Yeager & Ed Henson
- Monique, Chris, Cassie & Jenner York
- Nancy York
- Charles Young
- Roger & Nancy Zimmerman
- Spencer Zimmerman
- John & Joyce Zogbo, Stephon Price, Brandon Bandy & Shaquille Brown
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Mission and Outreach
Sunday Is Deadline to Donate to School 43 Uniform Drive
Mere days remain of the School 43 Uniform Drive, as the deadline is this Sunday, Aug. 1. So far we have lots more shirts than pants, so we need more pants (khaki, blue, grey, or black). We also need underwear, socks, and belts. More information on sizing can be found on this list. We are also collecting gently used uniform items, as the school puts these to good use. You can drop the clothing off at the church in the receptacles that are placed at the north and west entrances.
You can also shop on this Amazon website and have clothing delivered to Phyllis Groth at 8026 Dean Road, Indianapolis, IN 46240. If you have any questions please email Phyllis. If you don’t have time to shop you can send a check made out to North United Methodist Church, and in the memo write “School 43.”
We appreciate your support.
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Next Farmers Market Is Tomorrow;
Can You Volunteer to Help?
The third session of the 2021 North Church Farmers Market is tomorrow, Thursday, July 29, from 4-6:30 p.m. We always need volunteers to make the market a success. You can help set up in the morning or afternoon, assist customers at the market, or tear down after we're finished. You can volunteer for every market or just once or twice. Use this sign-up genius link to get more information and to sign up. Please email Carolyn Svirsky or call her at (812) 340-9996 if you have any questions or prefer to sign up that way. You can also contact Lydia Shaw.
If you know of anyone who might be interested in becoming a vendor, please ask them to contact our market manager, Megan Sullivan.
Our most recent market on July 15 attracted 13 vendors and community organizations:
Produce: Azaila Farm, Harker Family Farm, Flanner Farms, Mother Love's Garden.
Baked Goods and Drinks: A&M Catered Baked Goods, CIBO Catering and Events, Legal Beans Coffee Roasters and Tea's Me Community Cafe.
Hot Foods: Rosie's Riblets.
Body Products: Body Eclectic Skincare.
Community Organizations: Indiana Immunization Coalition, BU Wellness Network, Indianapolis Public Library (College Ave. branch).
The market had nearly 90 WIC customers with purchases from the four produce vendors. There were several SNAP/P-EBT transactions totaling $55 that were matched 1:1 with the FreshBucks program for an additional $55 spent at the market. Fifty-six North coupons ($3/coupon) were redeemed with the vendors. The Indiana Immunization Coalition provided several vaccinations at the market and those individuals received a $5 coupon to spend with any market vendor. Our produce vendors also accept Senior Farmers Nutrition Program checks.
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Help Needed for Butler-Tarkington Back-to-School Bash
The Butler-Tarkington Faith Community (North United Methodist, Meridian Street United Methodist, Fairview Presbyterian, Common Ground, New Dimension, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Paul's Episcopal, Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis, the Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood Association and the Martin Luther King Jr. Center) will hold the Butler-Tarkington Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 12-3 p.m. in North Church's parking lot.
There will be free food, face painting, games and activities, giveaways, and a live DJ. The first 25 boys and the first 25 girls in attendance will receive a gift certificate for a free haircut.
This will be a great time to get to know our neighbors. We need volunteers at the information desk and to help with set up and tear down. Please contact Pastor Sunil if you would like to volunteer.
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Final Free Vaccination Clinic at North Is Aug. 19
The final free vaccination clinic scheduled for North UMC is Thursday, Aug. 19 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. during the North Church Farmers Market. The clinic is sponsored by the Indiana Immunization Coalition and North Church. COVID-19 shots, required school vaccines, and other adult and infant vaccines will be available.
We need volunteers to distribute flyers to inform families about the vaccinations. Please email Pastor Sunil if you can help.
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Care and Nurture
Care and Nurture Team Would Like Your Input
The Care and Nurture Team would like to know what topics you would like to hear about related to the health and well-being of you, your family, and friends in future newsletters, at special events (online/in person), or to be included on the North website. Please send those topics to Pastor Diane.
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Children, Youth and Families Ministries
Backpack and Back-to-School Blessing Is This Sunday
This Sunday, Aug. 1, at both services we will bless backpacks, work bags, computer bags, or whatever bags are needed for a successful school year. All children, youth, college students, and school employees are welcome to receive a blessing for the upcoming school year. We will also hand out Bibles to our new kindergarten and third-grade children. We look forward to celebrating what a great year this will be for those who will walk into a school building each day!
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Please RSVP by Sunday for Aug. 14 Youth Canoe Trip
All rising seventh-grade students and up as well as their families are invited to take a ride down Sugar Creek with us. The Youth Group will head to Turkey Run Canoe and Camping for a day on the water on Saturday, Aug. 14. We will meet at the church at 10:15 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. carpool departure. We will be on the water at 1 p.m. for a three-mile paddle in either canoes or kayaks. The cost is $10 per person plus a fast-food lunch on the way. Please RSVP to Amy by this Sunday, Aug. 1.
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Child Care Begins This Sunday
If you have a child who is in pre-K or younger who needs child care, we will begin this wonderful ministry this Sunday, Aug. 1 during the 11 a.m. service in room 102 (the Egypt room). You can only access that room from the chapel side of the hallway. If you have any questions please email Amy.
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A Great Time Was Had by All
Last Sunday afternoon the Children, Youth, and Families Ministry areas gathered for a picnic in the park. It was a beautiful day full of friends, laughter, smiles, food, and fun! Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped with set-up, clean-up, grilling, moving tables, and so much more. It was a total team effort!
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Worship Resources for Sunday
Here are the children’s worship bulletins for this Sunday, Aug. 1 for kids age 3 and older and 7 and older. Enjoy these while you watch the worship service as a family.
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United Methodist Women
'Pushout: the Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools'
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In the spotlight this week is the book "Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools," which is one of the books North's United Methodist Women members are studying this year.
Despite increased attention to the mass and over-incarceration of black men, the plight of criminalized black women and girls is overlooked, under-reported, and under-analyzed. Monique W. Morris's "Pushout" shows how even with obstacles, stigmas, stereotypes, and despair, black girls still find ways to breathe remarkable dignity into their lives in classrooms, juvenile facilities, and beyond, and challenges the rest of us to do the same.
You can find the book in your local library or purchase it through this link.
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Green Team
Thanks and a Reminder About Recycling Newsprint
Thank you to everyone who donates recycled newspapers to Silly Safaris via Lauren Warbinton! Please remember to remove advertisements, coupons, and glossy inserts. The ink in these items are harmful to the animals. Remember the collection bin is located under the trapezoid-shaped table outside the custodial office in the basement. Again, thank you for your recycling and support of the animals!
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Mid-North Shepherd's Center
In-Person Gatherings Resume at North Next Wednesday
The Mid-North Shepherd's Center is resuming its in-person gatherings at North. The first one will be at 10 a.m. next Wednesday, Aug. 4. Bottled water and cookies will be served.
The MNSC's strategy committee will meet via Zoom on Aug. 11; there will be no in-person gathering of the entire group that day.
However, RSVPs are needed for the group's Aug. 18 meeting at North, which will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a program at 11 a.m. and a free boxed lunch at noon. Please RSVP to Charlie McDonald or (317) 283-2730; Carol Evens at (317) 308-9190, or Randy Strate at (317) 446-3924.
On Aug. 25 the group will gather at North at 10 a.m. and enjoy another program at 11 a.m. A boxed lunch will be available at noon for $7.
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