1548 South Hart St Road Vincennes, IN 47591
812-882-2220
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September 2, 2021 Newsletter |
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Sunday Worship 9:30am
Sunday School Classes 10:45am
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Happening this Week:
Sunday, September 5
9:30am - Church Service
10:45am - Sunday School Classes
Food Pantry Sunday
Monday, September 6
Labor Day - Church Closed
Tuesday, September 7
9:00am - Prayer in the Chapel
11:00am - Staff Meeting
4:30pm - Get Moving Mile Walkers
Wednesday, September 8
6:30pm - Spread the Word Bible Study
6:30pm - Grief Share
Thursday, September 9
4:30pm - Get Moving Mile Walkers
6:00pm - Bell Practice
7:00pm - Choir Practice
7:00pm - AA Meeting (pavilion)
Friday, September 10
Saturday, September 11
10:00am - Pavilion (Vories)
7:30pm - AA Meeting (Pavilion)
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Happening next Week:
Sunday, September 12
9:30am - Church Service
10:45am - Sunday School Classes
6:00pm - Discovering our call to Discipleship
6:08pm - Youth Dinner & Devotions
Monday, September 13
Tuesday, September 14
9:00am - Prayer in the Chapel
11:00am - Staff Meeting
4:30pm - Get Moving Mile Walkers
5:30pm - Missions Committee
7:00pm - Trustees
Wednesday, Sept 15
6:30pm - Spread the Word Bible Study
6:30pm - Grief Share
Thursday, Sept 16
4:30pm - Get Moving Mile Walkers
6:00pm - Bell Practice
7:00pm - Choir Practice
7:00pm - AA Meeting (pavilion)
Friday, Sept 17
Saturday, Sept 18
10:00am Pavilion (McCrary)
7:30pm - AA Meeting (Pavilion)
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Youth Group Help Needed
Youth Group will be starting soon and I need some help. On the second Sunday of each month we will be having dinner and devotions. I am looking for volunteers to provide and serve dinner to the youth and volunteers to provide devotions. There will be a sign up sheet at the Connection Center across from the church office. The dates are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, and Dec. 12. Dinner will be served about 6:15 pm and devotions will start around 6:30 pm and should be 20-30 minutes.
**In keeping with our safe sanctuary policy volunteers are needed for all youth activities.
Drivers and adults will be needed for activities on Sept. 19, Nov. 21, and Dec. 19.
At least one additional adult is needed on Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Nov.7 and Dec. 5 to assist with the regular youth group meeting at the church. These are from 6:08-7:30 pm
A full schedule of fall activities can be found on the youth Facebook and church website.
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Grief Share
Debbie Stidham is hosting Grief Share Sessions on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm. This is a 13 week session but you are not required to attend all sessions. You are welcome to join the meetings at any point during the 13 week session.
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New Classes starting soon!
Confirmation classes will begin the first Sunday in October during Sunday School time. A full schedule will be provided in September. All youth in 7th grade or older who have not gone through confirmation and wish to join the church are invited to part of this experience. Mentors will be needed as well. Please contact Lori Graham if you have someone that is going through the class or if you would like to be a mentor.
"Discovering Our Call to Discipleship" class presented by Pastor Darren Williams will be starting on Sunday Evenings beginning September 12 from 6pm until 7pm.
Jesus In Me, a video based bible study will be starting soon on Wonderful Wednesdays presented by Shell Bitner.
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Take a Break
Sometimes in my articles I tell you to “Take a Breath,” but today Instead of “Take a Breath,” let me suggest a new approach – “Take a Break!” Taking a break is a time-honored, deeply biblical strategy for life.
If you look at the book of Genesis, it says that God created for six days and then on the seventh day "God rested." It should probably be translated, "God stopped creating." More simply stated - God took a break.
In the Jewish tradition, Sabbath is a deeply revered concept. The idea is that everyone needs a day to refocus his or her faith and life. Everyone, without exception, everyone needs this. Sabbath was a day, to be sure, but it was much more than a day. To honor Sabbath is to honor the need for reflection and personal restoration which is God honoring.
Viewed in this way, there are many ways to take a "Sabbath," and that's what I hope you'll consider doing before this summer ends. Take a break. Take a break from noise. Take a break from work. Take a break from routines. Take a break from technology. Take a break from anger or resentment or bitterness. Take a break from a sedentary life. Take a break from ambition and striving and achieving. Take a break from procrastination and avoidance. Take a break from negativity. Take a break from personal gloominess and sadness. Take a break from feeling overwhelmed.
Take a break!
Because I have been appointed as the Pastor of Sandborn UMC, I plan to lead by way of example, I, too, plan to implement a Sabbath strategy. I'm going to take a break from Care Corner. Thanks for reading these ramblings and sharing how meaningful they have been to you. I'll be back from time to time. Allow the Peace of Jesus, the Christ, to fill your heart and soul.
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There is no registration needed. You can join the webinar using this link. Or go to www.Zoom.us and use the webinar ID 966 0020 0193. The webinar will be
recorded and available to view on our website once we have had time to format it for viewing.
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I would like to thank each of you for your thoughts, prayers and the many cards I received after having my stroke. I am doing much better and residing at my daughter, Sandra’s home for the time being. I have started Out patient therapy with hopes of continued improvement for my right hand/arm and leg. Prayers for continued healing with God’s help.
Blessings to each of you.
Faye Bilskie
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Fall will be upon us soon! Shelly is gearing up for choir and handbell choir rehearsals and would love to have you join her. Handbell choir rehearsals will be held Thursdays from 6:00-6:45 PM, and choir rehearsals will be held on Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 PM. If you haven't already done so, please let Shelly know if you plan to be a part of either (or both!) choir(s) beginning September 2nd. There is some exciting music in the line-up, including a Christmas Cantata, so come and bring a friend!
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CUMC needs a Pianist!
CUMC is searching for a pianist to accompany the choir beginning next month. If you or someone you know might be interested in this paid position (including advanced HS/college students interested in keyboard collaboration), please contact Shelly Bitner for more information. Thank you!
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Get Moving Mile Walkers meet here at the church 4:30pm Tuesday & Thursday. Everyone welcome!
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A weekly video devotional designed to challenge and encourage believers in their daily walk with the Lord.
Thanks for stopping in and may the Spirit of God be with you as you seek his face and grow in the Spirit
"Word for the Week" by Pastor Darren.
Click here to watch this weeks word.
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There are many other opportunities to volunteer, not just the ones listed below. If you have a volunteer project or idea,
let us know!
Volunteer for usher, contact Brad Dale
Volunteer for greeters, contact Melvin Smith
Volunteer to give children’s message, contact Susie at the church office.
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You are welcome to mail contributions to the church at 1548 S Hart St Rd, Vincennes, IN 47591 Atten: Cindy
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Sign the online Pew Pad in our website by clicking here
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ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE :
August 29, 2021 Worship Service
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Check out the church calendar page on the web site for meetings and happenings around the church.
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