the contact march 2015
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Carmel United Methodist Church Monthly NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
Season of Lent...40 days...This year Feb 18 to April 5...A time for introspection. Someone recently asked me if I was okay and said I had looked so sad on Ash Wednesday. She said that she had been praying for me and as I would al-ways say, I will never turn down a prayer for me!
I don't recall if there was something in particular on my mind that day but I do know that every Ash Wednesday seems to weigh very heavy on my heart; and yes, I was probably sad. I honestly do eagerly anticipate the annual journey of Lent but I also know that it is emotionally and spiritually difficult as I spend time in Scriptures that make me consider where I have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God this last year. For me it is that kind of reflection that perhaps many make at the end of every calendar year. It is through prayer and reading God's Word during the 40 days that my need for growth is revealed. I am humbled and feel that I am regularly praying for forgiveness. I do journey through this season humbled but not without hope because I know that Easter is coming. I do know where to find my hope and for-giveness.
During the last 6 months, staff and lay leadership of the church have worked together developing a vision statement for CUMC... At Carmel UMC we are... CONNECTING with God and others, GROWING in faith and love through Biblical learning, SERVING our community and world as followers of Jesus Christ.
This statement has been developed to direct all of the ministries/programs/events that we have to ascertain that we are about growing disciples for, and of, Jesus Christ in all that we do with our time and with the dollars of the church. This vision statement gives to us direction and focus and clarity for what is primary for us as the church. It moves us forward and upward.
I also know that individually this same vision statement can be for me as I finish trudg-ing through the mire of my sinfulness and move forward to living as one of many Easter people. How may I be connecting with God and others in bigger and better ways, grow-ing in my faith and love and Bible learning more deeply, and serving my community and world more often?
I have a great deal to learn and a long way to go. I choose not to see it as hopeless but as a hopeful quest for what God desires for me as I pause every year for a season.
I hope that this season you find yourself challenged also...it is ok to be sad...but just for awhile.
Blessings in Christ, Patti
Sat. 3/28 1:00pm: ......... Easter Egg Hunt, grounds of CUMC Sun. 3/29 8:30am: ............. Palm Sunday Service, Sanctuary 11:00am: .. Allelulia! Palm Sunday at the Palladium Thur. 4/2 6:30pm: .................................... Maundy Thursday: a traditional Tenebrae Service, Sanctuary Fri. 4/3 6:30pm: ............... Good Friday Service, Sanctuary Sun. 4/5 8:00am: ........................ Easter Service, Sanctuary 9:30am: ........................ Easter Service, Sanctuary 11:00am: ...................... Easter Service, Sanctuary 11:00am: .................... Easter Service, The Stream
At CUMC we are CONNECTING with God and others, GROWING in faith and love through Biblical learning, and SERVING our community and world, as followers of Jesus Christ.
Carmel United Methodist Church Fax: 317-848-8790 621 S. Range Line Rd. phone: 317-844-7275
Carmel, IN 46032 e-mail: [email protected]
March 2015
TheContact
IN THIS ISSUE:
Connecting, Growing, & Serving at CUMC - new opportunities and past successes!
2015 Church Directory
Daddy/Daughter Dance Recap
Youth Intersect…. SUCCESS!
Connect Your Kids
Missions Not Impossi-ble
Small Groups
The Next Step
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CHURCH STAFF
An update on Communications from
CUMC:
I’m sure you’ve noticed a few changes recently in communications from CUMC… let me explain. I am working to make our communications concise and pur-poseful. The Contact will be a great platform for you to find out ways to Connect, Grow, & Serve at CUMC as well as find out ministries and missions that have suc-cessfully fulfilled the vision too! The Contact will con-tinue to be a monthly publication, emailed to the entire church community. Limited printed copies are availa-ble at the Welcome Center, and we mail copies to shut-ins and to those who have specifically requested (let me know if you’d like a printed one too!).
Additionally, you may have noticed the in-service an-nouncements have been reduced on Sunday morn-ings. In an effort to allow more time for worship, the worship planning team is trying to limit these an-nouncements to TWO announcements each Sunday morning. This does NOT mean that there are only two things happening in the life of the church—or that only two events are important. It just means, we know you are at CUMC to worship on Sunday mornings, and we value your time here! Please take advantage of read-ing the entire bulletin each week, as well as watching the lobby monitor slides for all of the updated events and opportunities at CUMC.
And finally, in the very near future you will also see an updated church website! This is a very exciting time for CUMC! Why change the website? We need to have a platform that is a little more user friendly, can be easily updated so that YOU have the most current information and happenings from CUMC at your fin-gertips.
All of this does take time, and I so appreciate your pa-tience while we undergo some updates. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Blessings, Rachel
Communications and Media Specialist, CUMC email: [email protected]
Pastoral Staff Senior Pastor: Rev. Patti Napier Associate Pastor: Rev. Mike Collins Director of Stream Worship: Scott McDermid Director of Youth Ministries: Scott McDermid Minister of Children & Families: Rev. Aj Mildenberg Minister of Adult Ed. & Discipleship: Sandra Andrews Minister of Sports & Recreation: Ray Marsh Minister of Music Chuck Shockney Minister of Youth: Kevin Andrews Minister of Local Outreach: Mike Podgorski
Office Staff Office Manager: Pat Morrison Financial Secretary: Elizabeth Shiverdecker Communications & Media Specialist: Rachel Ferry Membership Secretary: Karen McTaggart Building Superintendent: Art Enlow Preschool Director: Marian Fales Preschool Secretary: Sandy Phillips Pastoral Support: Jim Shirey Barbara Krueger Jack King
To send an e-mail to any staff member, use their first initial and last name @carmelumc.org For example, Patti Napier is: [email protected]
Leadership at CUMC:
Want to be in the NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY?
Mark your calendars! Lifetouch Studios will
be at CUMC on the following dates for pho-
to sessions!
April 14-17 from 2:30-9pm
April 18 from 10am-4:30pm
April 21-24 from 2:30-9pm
April 25 from 10am-4:30pm
What do you get:
1 FREE 8x10 photograph
1 FREE Church Directory
Lifetouch is offering a “Give Back Program”
Bring in a canned good for the CUMC Food Pantry and receive $5
off a portrait package!!
Watch the Church Bulletin for Portrait Session reservation information.
All reservations will be made online. No computer? No worries, we will
have registration computers available on two Sunday mornings in
March in the Gathering Place!
Available for members to purchase:
· Additional Portraits & Collections: Several different sizes and combinations to choose from.
· Portrait Frames: Families can display their portraits with quality frames.
· Portrait Borders & Multi-Image Portrait Products: Several exclusive designs available.
· Portrait Finishes: Change the look and feel of each portrait with different textures and mountings.
· Portrait Greeting Cards: A variety of designs available to choose from.
· Portrait Image CD: The family's selected images from their session on an archival CD.
** Volunteers will be needed to be hosts during photo sessions. If interested, please email: [email protected]
CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP --———>
CHURCH FAMILY NEWS
Congratulations….
Baptisms…
Zoe Williams was baptized on February 22, 2015.
With Sympathy To...
Essie Machamire family on the death of Essie, who passed away on February 17, 2015
Wayne Daege & family on the death of his mother Dorothy Daege, who passed away.
UMW NEWS
New Books in the Library!
One of the objectives of our reading programs is to increase sensi-tivity to all human beings—their needs, interests and concerns and encourage critical thinking about issues facing humanity today.
We just made available new books in our church library, and we in-vite you to make use of these great books! Here’s a bit about two
of the books:
Good God, Lousy World, and Me: The Improbable Journey of a Human Rights Activist from Unbelief to Faith
In this extraordinary memoir, one of the foremost human rights ad-vocates of the last half century shares her brutally and hilariously honest story of finding God.
Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers
It is these three prayers – asking for assistance from a higher pow-er, appreciating what we have that is good, and feeling awe at the
world around us – that can get us through the day and can show us the way forward. Anne Lamott recounts how she came to these insights, explains what they mean to her and how they have helped, and explores how others have embraced these same ideas.
Events coming up to help you CONNECT, GROW, & SERVE…
Prayer Vigil – Friday March 6th 1:30 pm – 7:00 pm, CUMC Sanctuary.
This is a global ecumenical movement which brings Christians of many traditions together to ob-serve a common day of prayer each year. This prayer vigil will be from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This time of prayer is open to our entire congregation. You may stay as long or as short as you wish in meditation, prayer, and reflection. Please consider making this part of your Lenten journey this year.
Spring Retreat: “BE STILL & KNOW “- April 17- 18, 2015 Friday 7pm returning Saturday 2:30
@ Don Hall’s Guesthouse. Located at 1313 W Washington Center Rd, Fort Wayne, IN
This event is organized by United Methodist Women of Indiana with Pastor Corinne Boruff-Stucker.
Registration and info please contact: Marilyn Bolinger phone 574-291-2119; email [email protected] Deadline to register: April 5, 2015
March Mission of the Month: Soup’s On! Soup's On ministry at Roberts Park is in its second decade of service to our community. Since 1999, Soup's On has prepared and served nearly 150,000 meals to our neighbors in need. Each Sunday a hot meal is prepared in our large commercial kitchen, and served to 250 guests after our 10:30 a.m. worship service. Churches and organizations from across the Indianapolis metropolitan area participate in this ministry, and each week a different team supervises and shares in the preparation and serving of the meal. This effort takes a crew of 20 volunteers each week, and nearly 1000 each year.
All donations now go to the Donation Center in the Mission House. Open 24/7/365, you will find clearly-marked shelves for your donations.
Mission Accomplished: During the month of January, 235 families visited the Food Pantry, serving 25 new families. The Food Pantry helped feed 881 people last month.
The need still exists! For more info email: [email protected]
MISSIONS
Volunteers Needed to Help distribute food for the Gleaner’s Days! Time commitment: noon-3:30pm Contact Mike Podgorski if you’re available!
Starting the weekend of April 25 thru May 2nd and if necessary May 2nd thru May 9th, there is to be a work detail doing extensive renovation on the 4 car garage, building a handicap acces-sible walkway, tile work off site, and finishing touches on the Mission House exterior doors and storage area at CUMC. The mission men will be leading the way.
Any volunteer support will be appreciated in all these projects, including provid-ing lunches. Contact Rick Chandler with your availability!
Henderson Settlement Family Mission Trip:
June 7-13, 2015
Join this year’s team - Register online! Skills re-quired are:
Allowing God to lead you to help those in need
Building on Christian values Willingness to learn new things Desire to bond with fellow Christians
For more info, contact Bob Phillips, 317.844.5636 [email protected].
March and April Happenings at Intersect
March 8: Ryan McGee
March 15: Ian M-Z
April 5: Spring Break
April 12: Spring Break
April 19: Ryan McGee and a special, top-secret party for one of our friends!!
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Spring Confirmation Retreat: May 1-2 - Registration Required!
Confirmation Class serving at Wednesday Night Live, April 1st & 15th!!!!
@
El Salvador Missions
Trip Team Meeting:
Wednesday, April
15th at 6:30pm in the
Confirmation Room
About the Mission Trip #SERVE2015 NSHVLL:
Why: Mark 10:45 “The son of man came not to be served, but to serve and give his life…”
We want to live as Jesus lives, through a life of service to our neighbor.
What: Meet needs in the international and low-income communities in Nashville, TN.
Our capacity has expanded to serve the needs of the elderly, disabled, refugee and immi-
grant communities, pre-school, elementary school, adult-illiterate, at-risk youth, and low-
income families.
REGISTER TODAY!
Summer Mission Trip: Dates: June 15-20, cost is $315 and it is open for all current 6-12 grade
students. #Serve2015 For more details check out slamweb.org Register today ONLINE!
Please note: the remainder of the Girls Ministry events have been cancelled.
Any questions, please direct to Ashley.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Now is the time to be thinking about Spring Break! We have 3 exciting days planned! All days require REGISTRATION ONLINE!
April 7: Mystery Trip (I'll tell parents where we go) April 8: VBS one day fun day for parents & kids or drop kids off (small fee) April 9: Monon Center Swim Day!
We need Easter Candy and Easter Egg stuffers! We can’t have a successful Easter Egg Hunt without your help. We sing, tell the story of Jesus and then hunt for eggs. Many folks come from the community and this is a great opportunity for kids of Carmel to hear the GREAT news of Jesus! There are boxes of eggs at Pastor Aj's cart and by her office!
Vacation Bible School decorating and work sessions begin soon! This year's theme is Mt Everest, where kids learn about conquering challenges with God's mighty power. There are 5 different Biblical stories taught through song, crafts, science projects, interactive participa-tion, games and snacks. We can only accept 300 participants for our week of fun and learn-ing: June 21-25, 6pm.
VBS REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 2ND!!!!
Easter workshop for parents and kids (PreK on up) is scheduled for March 22 from 4-5:30pm. Childcare available for younger kids. Together we will learn about Easter and Communion.
Mom’s Bible Study
Moms Bible Study meets on Tuesday mornings at 9:10am for an hour. We are studying the same lessons as the kids on Sunday mornings. This dynamic group of moms, support, pray and learn together. You are welcome at anytime. Childcare is available and we meet down-stairs in LL14. For more information contact [email protected]
Summer Camps: Do you have a special hobby, interest or job that you think kids would like to learn about? Are you interested in leading a summer camp for kids? (you will be compensated) CUMC offers camps for kids, 4 years old to 5th grade, for varying subjects, all Biblically based in the month of July. Please contact: [email protected] if interested!
Come join us in the Palm Sunday Processional at the Palladium on March 29. The processional is open to children 3 years old through 5th grade. (Children 3 & 4 years old must be accompanied by a parent during the processional). There will be reserved seat-ing for families who’s kids are participating. You will need to arrive at the Palladium by 10:00am and meet in the Founders Room. SIGN-UP ONLINE! Requirements: Kids must attend a practice at 1:30pm directly following the Easter Egg Hunt. (half an hour long) on March 28.
SPORTS AND REC. MINISTRIES
Adult Men's & Women's Golf Leagues Starting week of April 27th Registration Now Open
Co-ed Adult "Sand" Volleyball May 13th through the first week in August. Games are played on Wednesday nights. Registration available soon
The Daddy-Daughter Dance was a HUGE success! Thank you to our many volunteers, but especially to Stephanie Holl for coordinating all of the decorations, food, and to Lisa Baker for bringing Anna and Elsa to the party! That’s right, the princesses themselves came to CUMC! Check out some of the great pics posted on the CUMC Facebook page! Connecting, Growing, & Serving!
Did You Know the Sports Ministries activities begin with a Christian Devotional, and a time of prayer? Pas-tor Ray Marsh, works tirelessly to ensure that each person who signs-up for a Sports Ministry has an oppor-tunity to GROW in their faith. Online sign-ups are open for Spring Sports now for youth and adult offerings!
March 17– May 26th games are 1hr with a short practice before hand @ CUMC Registration Open!
March 15– May 17 Games and practices @ Pleasant Grove UMC. All information for league online!! Registration Open!
NEW OFFERING! Zumba Gold ™ - this low impact, modified Zumba class is perfect for active adults! Thursdays 9:30 to 10:30am, (beginning March 19th). This class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance! Registration Online!
7 Reasons to Join a Small Group
1. You will understand the Bible better in a group.
2. You will begin to really feel like part of God’s family.
3. Prayer will become more meaningful to you.
4. You will be able to handle stress and pressure better.
5. You will feel more comfortable talking about your faith story with friends and family.
6. You will discover unique gifts you never knew you had.
7. You will be inspired to take your next step towards Christ.
ADULT EDUCATION & DISCIPLESHIP
You are invited to join an inspiring experience
during which you meet Jesus as he is revealed
to you through other Christians. This three day
retreat at the Indiana State Fairgrounds is
designed to strengthen and renew your faith.
Contact Debbie to sign-up or if you have ques-
tions, email: [email protected]
Men’s Walk to Emmaus March 5-8
Women’s Walk To Emmaus March 12-15
A Journey With Christ
Scholarship Application Available!
If you are a member of Carmel United Methodist Church and will be enrolled in a college program, you are encouraged to apply for a scholarship through Carmel United Methodist Church.
High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
Submission deadline: Sunday, March 22nd
Previous recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to apply.!
Calling All Graduating Seniors or College Students…
Application Available HERE!
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
MUSIC MINISTRY
Did you hear? Palm Sunday is at the PALLADIUM!!!
This free event is open to the public - invite a friend, invite a neighbor!!
An additional service will be held in the Sanctuary at 8:30am for those who are unable
to attend the service at the Palladium.
WE NEED HOST HOMES!!!
Carmel UMC has the distinct privilege of having the choir from Indiana Wesleyan University join us for
the special Palm Sunday service at the Palladium. Because they will need to participate in a mandatory
dress rehearsal the day before, we need homes to host students for the night of Saturday, March 28.
Go Online for details and to sign-up!
ONLINE GIVING IS LIVE!!!!!
The "Online Giving" page through our website allows you to make contributions online to our vari-ous funds. Online giving also gives you the ability to view and print your own contribution state-ments and track your giving throughout the year.
You can give online with a credit card or directly from your bank account. Both can be set up for scheduled (recurring) contributions. You can designate your donation for General Operations, Faith Promise, Making Room, or one of the many ministries or missions sponsored by CUMC.
We’ve answered the Frequently Asked Questions about Online Giving and CUMC and are confi-dent you’ll find this a simple way to give.
Follow the link above or use your smart phone and follow this QR code! —————>
If you have any questions or concerns about giving online, don’t hesitate to let us know! You can
call or email the office: [email protected] or 317-844-7275 x223
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
621 S. Range Line Road
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: 317-844-7275
Fax: 317-848-8790
E-mail: [email protected]
www.carmelumc.org
A Christ-centered community
of ordinary people who endeavor to make a
difference.
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Palm Sunday at the Palladium - March 29, 2015
Holy Week: Maundy Thursday service (4/2 @ 6:30) - Good Friday
service (4/3 @ 6:30)
Guatemala Mission Trip - May 18-23, 2015
VBS - June 21 - 25, 2015
El Salvador Mission Trip - July 15-22, 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS