This Sunday in Worship from Pastor Darren:
This Sunday I begin my summer sermon series on “The Forgotten Letters of the Bible” with an exploration of Hebrews. Read along with the weekly
readers guide
that will help you understand the meaning of the letter for today.
Also, this Sunday at 8:30 a.m. join me for holy communion by registering to attend.
Sermon Title:
“The Forgotten Letters of the Bible: Hebrews”
Lessons:
- Hebrews 12:1-6
- Proverbs 3:5-12
- Psalm 94
Sunday's bulletin will be posted in the "Bulletins" section under the "Worship" tab of our website as soon as possible. It will also be in the green box next to the live streaming box on the home page.
Last Sunday's sermon notes can be downloaded
here.
Last Sunday's service can be found below:
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Last Sunday's bulletin is
here
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Please continue to give by making contributions through the "online giving" tab on our
website
or by mailing them to the church at 3808 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208.
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Two Ways to Celebrate Communion
This Sunday Pastor Diane and Pastor Darren will serve communion at the 8:30 a.m. service. We will have a process in place to ensure your safety. This will be the only time we offer communion in a worship service this summer. Pending developments with the pandemic we will also celebrate the Lord’s Supper in a worship service sometime in late fall.
Pastor Darren will continue to bring communion to your home on the first Mondays of the month by request.
To schedule him to bring communion to your home on Monday, Aug. 3, please email
Nancy
Fykes. To learn more about how we are celebrating communion during this pandemic, read Pastor Darren’s
Q&A
on communion.
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Prayers
Send us your prayer requests through this email address:
If you would like to download our daily prayer bulletin for this week please click
here.
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Attendance
According to YouTube the live streaming of our worship service on Sunday, July 5 has 608 views to date.
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Praying for Our Parish
Birth:
Eliot Dutkevitch, son of Alex Dutkevitch and Julia Little and the grandson of Mark and Sarah Dutkevitch, was born July 1.
In the Hospital, Rehab or Hospice:
- Waldine Anderson has returned home to recuperate from her recent hospital stay. Her home address is 4623 Carrollton Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46205
- Dick Hamilton, 4000 N. Meridian St., Apt. 2G, Indianapolis, IN 46208 (Cards only; no calls. If you would like to visit, please contact Patty Hefner.)
- Bruce Laetsch, Aspen Trace Family-First Senior Living, Room 517, 3154 S. State Rd. 135, Greenwood, IN 46143
Prayer List:
- Tom Anstead
- Phil Appleman
- Dan & Donna Archibald
- Alan & Becky Archibald
- Taylor Archibald
- Delaney Archibald
- Jill Archibald
- Kevin & Nancy Armstrong
- Becky Arrensen
- Eric Arrensen
- Leah Arrensen
- Helen, Steve & Caryl Atkins
- Julianne, Juan, Kayli & Tatiana Avila
- Salome Ayoti
- Lisa Bachtel
- Janet Campbell Baker & Aidan Baker
- Brooke, Ross, Will & Cara Baker
- Grafton, Stephen & Archie Balko
- Jomary, Matt, Greta & Caroline Baller
- Dave & Michael Came
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Discipleship and Formation
John Wesley Study Continues Through July
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On Monday the first session of the John Wesley study was held. If you have ever wondered about the founder of the “People Called Methodists” and why that was a derogatory remark, join us on Mondays for the rest of July from 6:30-8 p.m. via Zoom. If you would like the link please email
Amy.
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Project Transformation
Project Transformation Distribution Is This Sunday
This Sunday, July 12, North will host its third Project Transformation distribution. During this time parents drive through our portico and receive a bag of supplies, food, and books for each child who participates in PT. We continue to have a need for food. The need is for tuna, beans, jerky, cereal, pasta, crackers, pretzels, fruit cups, granola bars, fruit snacks, pasta sauce, mac and cheese, canned fruits and vegetables, microwave popcorn, and pudding cups.
You can find the complete list of needed items on the
supply list
o
r
on PT’s
Amazon
wish list.
All food and supplies can be dropped off at Meridian Street United Methodist Church Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations may be placed in a gray bin marked "Project Transformation" in the church’s welcome center. You can also ship items directly to PT Indiana, c/o Meridian Street United Methodist Church, 5500 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis IN 46208. All items will be sorted there and then brought to North.
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Care and Nurture
Online Yoga Classes Are Available
I
nstructor Motoko Yakamura continues to offer beginner through advanced yoga classes online. For more information follow this
link.
Mailed or Emailed Sunday Devotionals Are Available
If you or someone you know are not live streaming Sunday morning worship at North, here's another option for devotional time on Sunday mornings (or another time) in printed form during the pandemic. Each month Pastor Diane is creating four or five devotions using a particular scripture passage, with a short discussion of that passage, questions for the reader to ponder, and a closing prayer. To receive these devotions by U.S. mail or email please email
her
or call (317) 924-2612.
Creating a Personal Sacred Space in Your Home
We all miss the sacred space we find at North, particularly in the sanctuary, chapel and courtyard. Here are eight ways to create a sacred space in your home that could be helpful:
- Find a space — maybe a guest room, attic, or corner in your living area.
- Hang a screen, beads, or billowy curtain to emphasize a space for solitude.
- Place a comfortable chair there, and/or some pillows on the floor.
- Gather spiritual objects that speak to your faith such as a cross or a Bible.
- Create an altar — place candles, incense or other special objects, and include your spiritual objects there as well.
- Add plants and flowers for energy, color and to increase oxygen.
- Hang pictures of gardens, mountains, spiritual teachers, angels, or mentors that impart a feeling of peace and harmony.
- Including soft music, an insightful book, or poetry can offer inspiration.
(Adapted from
"
MBG Lifestyle," mindbodygreen.com, September 2010)
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Children and Families
Worship Resources for Sunday, July 12
Here are the children’s worship bulletins for this Sunday, July 12, 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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Senior Recognition Drive-By Set for July 19
On Sunday, July 19 from 2-3 p.m. North Church will host a recognition event for our five most recent high-school graduates in our parking lot. Students and their families will be positioned around the south 38th Street parking lot. The line to drive through will form in the parking lot off 39th Street, just north of Ace Hardware. Feel free to decorate your vehicles, make signs, bring cards, or do whatever else you feel will help these students feel the love and support their North Church family has for them! If you have any questions please contact
Cory
Unthank.
Youth Group to Meet Sunday on Zoom
Join us on Zoom for Youth Group at 4 p.m. this Sunday! Click
here
to download Zoom on your sixth- through 12th-grade student's device, and then email
Cory
Unthank
for the info to access the Zoom call.
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Young Adults
Young Adults Hang Out on Zoom
North is hosting online meetings for our young adults. If you'd like to be part of these contact
Cory
for more information.
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Justice and Advocacy
Summer Resources on Anti-Racism
There are several denominational resources on racism that you may want to check out this summer. We are making plans for the fall to continue to engage the issue as a congregation. Until then, take a look at what the United Methodist Church offers:
If you are interested in working on this issue, contact Pastor
Darren,
Nancy
Howe or
Alan
Archibald. Nancy and Alan are co-chairs of our Justice and Advocacy Team.
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