GROWING IN GRACE
September 2020

NJUMC NEWSLETTER

North Judson United Methodist Church

210 W. Central Ave.

North Judson, IN 46366

(574) 896-5927

Hello from the online newsletter from North Judson United Methodist Church!!!  If you are new... welcome! We also welcome any comments or suggestions.  If you have any problems viewing or printing your newsletter, please call the church office at 574-896-5927.  Hope you find the September newsletter interesting and informative.

 

Church Office Hours:

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

2:00-5:00 p.m.

 

 

 
IN THIS ISSUE
PASTOR'S ARTICLE
SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE, BIRTHDAYS, ETC.
PRESCHOOL, UMW, MOTM, WHITEBOARD SESSION
STATISTICS, GIVING
CHICKEN DINNER
BIBLE STUDY


We will still be offering virtual worship services for those that choose to wait longer for in-person worship.  Please visit www.njumc.com and click on "virtual worship" on the home page and the "What's Happening Now Page".  
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FROM THE PASTOR...
Church 
For decades now doomsayers have been proclaiming "print is dead."   First, it was an increase in TV channels and the rise of personal computers that would do away with printed materials.  The explosive use of the internet seemed to be proof of these cries.  Then it was a sure thing that e-readers like the kindle and nook would signal the complete collapse of the print industry.   Since the 1980's the landscape of the printed word has changed.  Printed newspapers and periodicals have suffered, as we do prefer to get news online.   Bookstores have also suffered a lot because people have also moved to online shopping.  To read more Click here
 SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE

    Head Usher: 9:00 a.m. Larry Wickert

                               11:00 a.m. Peggy Bohac   
  
                                    

                            9:00 Scripture Readers                             11:00 Scripture Readers

  
                   September 6     Barbara McLaughlin                                    Janet Begley                                                
                                       September 13   Kathy Ward                                                  George Thompson
                                    
                                       September 20   Larry Wickert                                               Mike Mosher

 

                                       September 27   Carola Forsythe                                           Sandi Harlamert

                                                                
       Communion Servers (September 6): 9:00 - Cheryl Allen, Jim & Darlene Biddle and Pastor Sean
                                                                11:00 - Cindy Mathis and Pastor Sean


FOR THE LIST OF SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS, WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES & BAPTISM ANNIVERSARIES,CLICK HERE

Sunday Worship Services:

Traditional

 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Contemporary 11:00 a.m.

To view and/or print out the September calendar please CLICK HERE  

(when you get to the calendar, click on the arrows to move to the correct month)

 

September Mission of the Month - NJUMC Camp Scholarships

 

In the month of September, 100% of your donations will be used to help children in our church attend church camp.  Please help support this vital ministry for our children.

 

Date of Special Offering:

 September 6, 2020

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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS 

 

We will not be meeting until further notice. 

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WHITEBOARD SESSION @ PARSONAGE

 

In order to transform our community we need to dream big!  We are going to have a "whiteboard session" to do just that.  The goal is to identify areas of need in our community and how those areas intersect with passions within our congregation.  Everyone in the church excited about the possibility of making a difference  is invited to come brainstorm and dream together.  This will be on Sunday, September 20th at 2:00 P.M.  It will be held outdoors at the church parsonage in order to best maintain social distancing.  

  
  
Little Lights Preschool

 
Preschool has gotten off to a good start.  Our preschoolers are getting used to our class routine and spending time away from their parents, and new COVID-19 protocols.
We started the year off with activities on colors.  During September the classes will work on the colors green, orange, purple, brown, & black.  The students will enjoy looking for objects in the room that are the color of the week. 
Our MWF preschoolers will continue to hear stories about Daniel. They will learn that God watches over them.  Our T/TH class will continue to hear Bible stories about God making the world.  They will learn that God made the world and everything in it.
They have been enjoying the new outdoor Play area!
 
STATISTICS FOR JULY
 
GENERAL FUND INCOME
                              REC'D IN JULY        REC'D TO DATE
OFFERING            $11,622.30                      $89,198.06
OTHER INCOME        $60.00                      $27,368.21
TOTAL                    $11,682.30                    $116,566.27
 
COLLECTED IN JULY
MISSION OF THE MONTH    $401.00
DISCRETIONARY FUND          $19.28
 
AVG. ATTENDANCE                                       YTD
9:00 A.M.                       35     
11:00 A.M.                     28      
AVG. COMBINED       62                                    96
SUNDAY SCHOOL      16                                    39
 
*A hard copy of the 2020 budget is available upon request in the office.
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"A Thankful Heart Overflows with Generosity"

The Stewardship Team would like to thank all of the faithful givers to NJUMC!!!  We have available 2 more ways to give other than through the offering plate and through the mail:

ONLINE:

1) Click the GIVE button on our church website:  www.njumc.com
2) Enter the amount you want to give, select a fund, and enter your email address.
3) Click GIVE and enter your payment information to complete the transaction.
It's that easy!!!
(If you have a Realm login, you can log in when prompted and complete your transaction or schedule a gift.)

TEXT:

1) Text NJUMC to 73256
2) Click the link you receive in your text message response.
3) Follow the prompts to give.
It's that easy!!!
(Text giving even saves your payment information so you can quickly give again.)

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Mosher in the church office (574-896-5927) or email at amy.mosher@njumc.com.

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HENNY PENNY CHICKEN DINNER
 
October 4, 2020
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
DRIVE THRU CARRY OUTS ONLY
 
Mark your calendars....

Enjoy a delicious chicken dinner including potatoes & coleslaw through a convenient drive-thru by Fellowship Hall!!!  All tickets are $10.00. Proceeds are to support our missionaries in Africa, Lowell & Claudia Wertz, and our Outreach Ministries.  If you would like to sell or buy tickets, please see Dave Altman. Sign-up sheets for helpers will be in the Narthex soon!!!  

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BIBLE STUDY

A new Bible Study led by Pastor Sean will be starting Wednesday, September 9th, at 7:00 p.m. via ZOOM.  It is entitled "Stories Jesus Told".  If you are interested, there is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
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