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This Sunday in Worship from Pastor Darren:
Join us this Sunday for special music by our handbell choir, the Cathedral Ringers, at both services, and our children's choir, the Choristers, at 11 a.m. Be sure to check out the many opportunities for study and service this spring.
Sunday's Sermon: "Chariots and Churches"
Scripture Readings:
- Acts 8:26-38
- 1 John 4:7-21
- Psalm 133
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Upcoming Services:
- 5:30 p.m. Thursday, contemplative prayer, chapel. (Note change in day.)
- 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, sanctuary.
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Video Links and
Bulletins
The video of Sunday's 11 a.m. service is below:
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Last Sunday's bulletin is here. The bulletin for this Sunday's 11 a.m. service will be posted on the church website as soon as possible.
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 or collection plates when attending in person.
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Attendance
A total of 42 people attended the 8:30 a.m. service on Sunday, April 21, and 168 people attended the 11 a.m. service. According to YouTube, the livestream of the 11 a.m. service has been viewed 101 times to date.
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North Receives
Planning Grant
The Sacred Spaces Indiana program of Indiana Landmarks has awarded North Church a planning grant of up to $25,000. The grant supports engineering and project management services related to our historic preservation initiative funded by the Lilly Endowment.
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Please Welcome
Emily Willson
Emily Willson will serve as North's Duke Divinity School intern from May 26 through Aug. 4. She is an upcoming third year master of divinity student. She’s originally from Murfreesboro, Tenn. Before attending Duke Emily earned her BFA in theatre at Samford University in Homewood, Ala. Afterwards she served as a youth pastor in Birmingham, Ala. During this time she discerned a call to ministry and became a certified candidate for ordination in the North Alabama Conference in the UMC.
When Emily isn't studying she loves to connect with others, craft, and talk about how God is at work in the world over a good cup of coffee. She's excited to explore Indy and serve at North UMC. Please welcome her warmly.
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Special Music Sunday Is Set For May 19
On Sunday, May 19, the Cathedral Singers will present Franz Haydn's "Short Mass of St. John of God" at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary with our organist, Dr. Heather Hinton. Written between 1777-1778, Haydn composed it for the Brothers of Mercy's chapel organ, and it was dedicated to their patron saint. The work is composed in the tradition of the missa brevis, in which some of the longer movements, particularly the Gloria and Credo, are condensed — i.e. the four voices of the chorus sing different words of the text simultaneously.
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Job Opening
North is accepting applications for the finance director position. For the job listing please click here.
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South Elevator Update
There are several stages and companies involved in upgrading the south elevator by the community room. Most of the work has been completed and we are waiting for fire protection work, an internal inspection by the elevator company, and then a final inspection by the city of Indianapolis. In the meantime please continue to use the elevator by the gathering center. Thank you for your continued patience while the work is being completed.
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Prayers
Send us your prayer requests through this email address:
prayers@northchurchindy.
com. Unless the request is marked "clergy only," it will be printed in our daily prayer bulletin, which is issued each Monday. To download this week's prayer bulletin please click here.
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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 April is here. Members for this week follow:
- Steve Sedgwick
- Amy Sell
- Lydia Shaw & Patrick Enright
- Ruth Shaw
- Alice Shoemaker
- Anita Simmons
- Bud & Anne Slagle
- Susan Slagle
- Gyjuan Sleet-Woodson
- Drew Smith
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United Women in Faith (UWF)
Join Us for Sunday Supper This Sunday at Noon
North's UWF circles will present one of their famous Sunday suppers this Sunday, April 28, in Fellowship Hall immediately after the second service.
No reservations are necessary. The cost will be $12 per person, and children under the age of 10 may eat for just $8 each. The maximum cost per household will be capped at $40. Funds raised will go to various mission projects such as the Lucille Raines Residence and scholarships to help North's children and youth attend Methodist summer camps.
The menu will include Italian shells (large pasta shells filled with ricotta cheese and covered with marinara sauce and cheese), garlic bread, Caesar salad, assorted desserts, and iced tea, lemonade and coffee.
"Exploring North" attendees will be invited, and the event will be a great opportunity for North's new members to meet our congregation. Please make our new members feel welcome, and enjoy fellowship and a great meal with all.
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Miriam Circles Meets Tomorrow
Miriam Circle will meet tomorrow, Thursday, April 25, at 12:30 p.m. in the library. All are welcome.
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Discipleship and Formation
LGBTQ+ Fellowship Is Wednesday, May 8
Our next LGBTQ+ fellowship gathering is set for Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. at the Garage Food Hall at Bottleworks. No RSVP is necessary.
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'Paul's Pastoral Letters' Continues Tonight
Pastor Darren is leading a small-group exploration of the "Pastoral Letters" that Paul wrote to his younger ministry partners: First and Second Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. "Tips for Church Leaders: A Study of Paul's Pastoral Letters" is being held on Wednesdays through May 1 from 6:30-8 p.m. in room 007 and on Zoom. Participants will be surprised and inspired by this ancient advice and how it remains relevant for today. Please RSVP by email.
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'Exploring North' Concludes Sunday
Join Pastor Darren for the final session of “Exploring North” at 9:45 a.m. this Sunday, April 28, in the club room. This class is for anyone interested in getting connected at North. It explains the mission and culture of the congregation and offers important resources to help you take the next steps and build lasting relationships. There is no obligation to become a member.
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Mission and Outreach
Funds, Household Items Needed
In June 2020 Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis began an apartment shelter program to rent 10 apartments in its name. Congregations and corporations procure the housewares and furnishings. Mustard Seed of Indianapolis provides the furniture. Since its creation in Indianapolis, the program has now spread to at least 20 other cities.
Today, thanks to the primary fundraising campaign to support the program, the annual Night Without a Bed fundraiser, and with support from Glick Philanthropies, Family Promise operates 20 apartments around Indianapolis. Each apartment is used as a temporary homeless shelter for a family and its children. The family works with a case manager to secure permanent housing. Wrap-around services are also provided. If the guest family desires, it can continue to stay in that apartment and eventually take over the lease. If not, the family gets help from Mustard Seed and Goodwill vouchers to rent its own apartment. The now-vacant Family Promise apartment and its furnishings become a shelter for the next family that calls.
This year's Night Without a Bed campaign is underway and it runs through Saturday, May 4. Here is the online donation page. Additional information about the fundraiser is here. The fundraiser also encourages people to spend a night without a bed on May 4 to remember those who don't have beds to sleep in each night.
Donations of household items can also be brought to North and dropped in a gray bin in the west entry now and throughout May. The organization's wish list is here, although it doesn't expect any one group to supply everything. Please ignore the highlights; all items listed are needed equally. If you have questions please email or call Lydia Shaw.
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Children and Families Ministry
What's Happening This Sunday?
All children are invited to join us for Sunday school this week from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., where we will learn about "Lydia." Kids in grades K-two will meet in room 101, and grades three-six will meet in room 203. Child care is offered for children ages six weeks to 5 years old (not yet in kindergarten) in room 102 from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. During the 11 a.m. service we will have alternative worship for all kids in grades K-six. Follow the banner out of the sanctuary to room 101, where parents can pick up their children following the service.
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Church Camp Registration Is Open
It's time to think about summer, which always makes Amy think about church camp! This year she will go to Pine Creek Camp the week of July 7-12. Both elementary and middle school camp will take place the same week. All children who have completed kindergarten are welcome to join her for a week of fun, friends, faith, and so much more! If you have a high school student who would like to be a junior counselor, please contact Amy. You can register your kids and youth for camp here. Our scholarship code for assistance that is available to all is North934 (case sensitive, no space). If you have any questions please feel free to contact Amy.
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Don't Miss 'Moonlight SUN-ata' on May 12
The annual children's musical, aka "The Mother's Day Musical," is coming up at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, May 12 in Fellowship Hall. Join the children's choirs as they travel to the moon in "Moonlight SUN-ata." Meet astronauts and aliens! Listen to music made famous by Count Basie, The Four Seasons, Lin Manuel Miranda and Jiminy Cricket (and that Beethoven guy!). Discover the most important destination of all, the TRUE LIGHT.
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Sunday, June 2 Is End-of-the-Year Picnic
Mark your calendar now for Sunday, June 2 because following the 11 a.m. service we will have our end-of-the-school-year picnic on our northeast lawn. Join us for a fun afternoon of friends, food, fellowship, and fun! This is an all-church event! Children and youth ministries will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and all the fixings. We ask that you bring a side dish or dessert to share with others. Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 29 to Amy.
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Youth Group
Plant Trees With Us This Weekend To Make TreePlenish a Success
This Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, will be our big planting days at Pine Creek Camp as well as locally! We still need help with this project, so if you’d like to be involved with helping us plant 140 trees, you can sign up at this Google form link. If you have any questions please email Brandon Wallace.
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Youth Sunday Is May 5
Youth Sunday is on May 5 for both services. The youth will lead the services, and breakfast will be provided to them by United Women in Faith in Fellowship Hall during the Sunday school hour. We hope that all youth will be able to be here that day. If you are interested in participating in the services please let Brandon know prior to Wednesday, May 1.
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Youth Sunday Summer Send-Off
After our Youth Sunday services on May 5 we will head to Royal Pin Woodland for two hours of fun before our summer break. From 1-3 p.m. we will have the all-access pass, which entitles each person to:
- one hour of bowling;
- one game of minigolf or one game of lazer-tag;
- a $5 arcade card;
- two slices of pizza, and
- one 20-oz. drink.
The cost is only $30/person. Scholarships are available upon request. There are no plans for transportation to be provided, so students should be dropped off and picked up at Royal Pin Woodland. However, if transportation assistance is needed, please let Brandon know prior to the event to make arrangements. You can sign up via this Google form.
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Register for Summer Camp Now
Get ready to rock 'n' roll at Pine Creek Camp this summer! From July 7-12 we're diving into a week of pure awesomeness with both elementary and middle school camps in full swing. All sixth to eighth graders are invited to join us for a mega mix of fun, friends, faith, and so much more! And if your high schooler would like to be a junior counselor, contact Amy Sell or Brandon Wallace. Sign up your campers using the link in the article in the "Children and Families Ministry" section, which also contains our scholarship code.
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Save the Dates
Summer is right around the corner, and the summer sign-ups will start soon! Mark your calendars for King’s Island on June 4 and our summer mission trip to Oklahoma City on June 15-22 as well as camp at Pine Creek on July 7-12!
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Young Adults
Young Adults to Enjoy Dinner Together Thursday, May 2
North's young adults will meet for dinner on Thursday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. at K-Town Korean BBQ and Hot Pot, 878 U.S. Hwy 31 N., Greenwood.
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Green Team
Green Hint:
Buy Energy-Efficient Appliances
Refrigerators and freezer units account for one-sixth of a home’s energy use. Select energy-efficient models when buying replacements.
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Shepherd's Center
Members to Learn About U.S. and China Trade Rivalry
On Wednesday, May 1 at 10 a.m. Norma Arend will host devotions and bingo in the club room while Robert Kirk leads a discussion of current events in the youth room. The "Great Decisions" series continues at 11 a.m. in Fellowship Hall when Victor Smith, a partner at Bose McKinney & Evans, speaks on the trade rivalry between the United States and China. Lunch will follow at noon in Fellowship Hall. The Shepherd's Singers will rehearse at 1 p.m. in the choir room.
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