GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS · months are more likely to develop asthma as youngsters. The more highly...

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

MOORESVILLE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FULL-TIME FIRST UMC STAFF Rev. Dennis Payton, Senior Pastor [email protected]

Kim Vedder, Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Lydia Rychtarczyk, Preschool/Children’s Education [email protected]

Jason Cox, Youth Ministry Director Electronic Media Director [email protected]

PART-TIME FIRST UMC STAFFMark Hill, Third Service Worship Leader [email protected]

Rebecca Vernon, Traditional Choir Director

Chaylyn Thompson, Second Service Worship Leader Children’s Ministry [email protected]

Bill Yeager, Treasurer [email protected]

Shelly Duncan, Nursery Coordinator [email protected]

Becky Underwood, Church Custodian

Amy Chesser, Church Custodian

Upcoming Events March 8 Change Clocks

March 4, 11, 18, 25 Fish & Loaves Meal

March 30-April 3 Spring Break

[email protected] First United Methodist ChurchMooresville First United Methodist Church@MooresvilleFUMCMooresville FUMC

CONTACT US900 Indianapolis Rd.

Mooresville, IN 46158317.831.3376

MooresvilleFUMC.org

fax: 317.834.1788preschool: 317.834.1787

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Dear Church Friends,

Max Lucado’s book “Jesus, the God Who Knows Your Name,” pictured a Jesus that liked to have fun. The people were drawn to Jesus. He called people by name. He listened to their stories. He answered questions. Jesus said, “I came to give life with joy and abundance.” (John 10:10) Jesus was happy and I believe He wants His people to be happy.

Loot at Luke 2:10 when the angels announced the arrival of Jesus. They proclaimed, “Good news of great joy.” Not bad news. I wonder where we get the notion that a good Christian could not have fun and enjoy life? Who said the sign of a Christian was a sad face with bad news? Max Lucado said, “I think Jesus went to the wedding in Cana to have some fun.”

I want our church to share good news and have fun together. “For God so loved the world that WHOEVER believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

Pastor Dennis

FROM THE PASTOR

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Devotion WednesdaysJoin us each Wednesday during Lent for worship and devotion.

Feb. 26 through March 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Feb.26 AshWednesdayVOICE OF TEMPTATIONbyJasonCox

March4 VOICES FROM THE MOUNTAIN TOPbyCherylHoward

March11 VOICE OF BETRAYAL byMarkHill

March18 VOICE OF DENIALKarenYeager

March25 VOICE OF A DEAD MANZachFurniss

MARCH 2020

DO I HAVE ALZHEIMER’SBut isn’t it a bad sign if I forget??? People will think I have Alzheimer’s! It is hard to believe it is ok to forget – sometimes it is helpful. God is creating a new you for a new purpose. It is hard to understand what happens to our minds. Some forgetfulness is easily explained. To name a few: being tired, too many things going on, distractions, interruptions, etc. When is it NOT normal? When it disrupts your daily life; you have difficulty completing daily tasks; you feel confused with time or place; you have problems with words or speaking; and you have a change in your mood. Most often, YOU are not the one who notices. Pay attention to those who know you and love you. What can you do to help your mind: eat a healthy and balanced diet (no processed foods and less meat), take care of your heart health (normal BP), exercise and stay active, be engaged in a group to have regular discussions, challenge your brain by learning a new task regularly. Pray! Stay connected to our Father and His Son and the Holy Spirit.

HOUSEHOLD CLEANER WARNINGBabies exposed to the fumes from common household cleaners during their first few months are more likely to develop asthma as youngsters. The more highly exposed youngsters were also significantly more likely to have chronic allergies. The researchers suggest that parents should try natural cleaning products and choose those free of dye and perfume when possible.

LOVE YOUR PETMany of you already know this, but it bears repeating!! People are healthier when they own pets. Blood pressure

reduces when interacting with their pets. Pets also help us emotionally, they facilitate good behavior, decrease loneliness and stimulate exercise and laughter. Pet’s help us network with others so we socialize more often.

MENTAL ILLNESSMental illness is rising in EVERY country. Depression is most common along with anxiety. Among the Millennials (those aged 24-39), depression is the fastest growing health condition according to a Blue Cross/Blue Shield report. And 75 percent of GenZer’s (those ages 23 and younger) report leaving a job in part because of mental health reasons. Suicide ranks as the third leading cause of death for 15 to 19-year-olds. Shame and embarrassment are listed as reasons to suffer in silence. Don’t let this become a silent epidemic.

WELLNESS NEWS

Wellness Awarenessby CHERYL HOWARD, parish nurse

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19


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PRAYER and STEPHEN MINISTRY

A.S.K.Luke 11:5-14: 5Then Jesus said to them... 8I tell you, even though he will not get up and give you the bread because of friendship, yet because of your shameless audacity he will surely get up and give you as much as you need. 9So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 10For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened... 13If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!

Ask – seek – knock – seems simple enough doesn’t it? BUT how do I ask? What do I ask for? AND where in the world do I go seeking? Is there some special door I’m supposed to knock on? You understand Jesus is talking about prayer, right?! David recorded his “ranting”, “raving” and “praising” prayers in the book of Psalms. Our Loving Father GOD welcomes ALL our emotion driven prayers. It’s what HE’s waiting for, you to come to HIM.

KEEP PRAYING, ALWAYS IN ALL PLACESLuke 18:1-8: Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up… 6And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? 8I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”

GOD has been speaking to me about my “persistence” in prayer. He’s nudging me each day to pray at lunch for His chosen individual to play piano for the choir and first service. He’s been reminding me each day to pray at lunch for our church and those who faithfully work each day to be sure His flock is well cared for. He’s prompting me to pray each day at lunch for unity among believers, both within our congregation and the church universal. Believing and praying...praying and believing.We must know HIS TRUTH before we can share HIS TRUTH. Matthew laid out his record of Jesus in a logical sequential manner. Luke chose to share the story of the Acts of the Apostles rather like an action movie. John quietly and persistently shares Jesus’ LOVE. Where will you turn for the TRUTH? If you type “prayer” into the search box of Biblegateway.com, it lists 154 scriptures about prayer! If you open the “topical index” tab, it lists 121 different types of prayer and where to find them! Where will you ask – seek – knock??As always, the Prayer and Stephen Ministry teams are available to walk beside you as you seek HIS TRUTH.In Christ’s service, Cathy Mosier

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Mission Committee Opportunitiesby DAVE NANCEThe Holy Spirit continues to provide opportunities for service to the Mission Committee for your consideration. Please pray over these and the many missions of your Church.

RESPOND MISSION AND JUSTICE SUMMITWe will be attending the Respond Mission and Justice Summit on March 28. We have registered ten members from our congregation. That is awesome! Look for some good ideas for improved outreach as a result of the attendance at this summit. This will be the third year for this event. The last two were excellent! The website describes it best: “The Mission and Justice Summit is an exciting opportunity for United Methodists from across Indiana to gather, learn and share about mission and service opportunities. During the Summit, participants will discover new ways to become more missional and share what they are doing to engage in and impact their communities.”

For more information about the summit, you can visit the website at, https://inumc.swoogo.com/mjs2020. Additional registrations should be possible, but may need to be made on an individual basis. If you wish to attend please contact [email protected].

MISSION TRIP TO HENDERSON SETTLEMENT IN APRILWe have a group of six to ten traveling to Henderson Settlement for the week of April 6. We have time to customize our activities for a larger group. At the present time we are focused on projects that are all on-campus. We will also be connecting with the outreach programs of the Mission, attempting to meet with all the leadership at some point during the trip. Please contact [email protected] as soon a possible if you are at all interested in traveling for all or part of this trip. We can customize the activities with those attending to provide the perfect place for YOU.

SHINE MINISTRYPlease look for exciting changes coming to our SHINE Ministry. A support group for mothers of children or adults with disabilities just started on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the SHINE home room. Additional programs are in the works! If you would like to know more about this disability ministry, please contact Beth DeHoff at [email protected]. Please keep the ministry in your prayers!

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILDWe need a leader for Operation Christmas Child this year. Yes, it is early to start talking about Christmas, but this is a great time to volunteer to be the leader for the program. Please let us know if you wish to know more about this awesome program. You can contact Kim Vedder or Dave Nance for more information.

MISSION and MINISTRIES

WORSHIP

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Overflowby CHAYLYN THOMPSONDuring this time of change and transition at Mooresville FUMC, I and the second service worship team are focusing a lot on authentic worship. You may have noticed a change in the usage of music tracks. There is a reason for that. For us, in this season, really getting down to the basics and making sure our priorities are where they should be are both very important as we strive to grow closer to each other and to God.

Another way we’re pushing to be more authentic with our worship is by opening up the worship time to those beyond the confines of our specific worship service and our church walls. Eventually, this will mean becoming more involved in the community by doing things like hosting worship nights outside of the church, having Bible studies together and opening them up to the entire church, etc.

We’re beginning this outreach effort in a small way on Saturday, March 7. On this evening, we will be hosting a worship and fellowship night open to the entire church and anyone outside of the church you’d like to invite. Seriously, there are a ton of handouts around the church…take one to give someone. In addition to worship music, there will be a time of fellowship where we can all just hang out and get to know one another on a deeper level than might be possible on a Sunday morning. There will be various kinds of coffee and some baked goods – because if I’m planning something, you can be sure coffee will be involved somewhere ;) This event is called Overflow and will be taking place from 7 to 9 p.m.

If you’d like to get involved in helping with this evening, please feel free to reach out to me via email. As a team, we’re so excited about Overflow and we hope you’ll come!

Speaking to needs specific to the second service worship ministry, we are currently looking for new band members as well as media and audio team members. If you are gifted in any of these areas or are interested in more information, please reach out to me.

Thank you for your prayers and encouragement throughout this transition. I and the entire team look forward to growing with you as we pursue God together, as a church.

Chaylyn Thompson, Second Service Worship Leader [email protected]



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PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSEOn Wednesday, April 8, from 6 to 7 p.m., Tomorrow’s Promise will be hosting an Open House. This is a great time to visit other classroom, tour the school and meet the teachers.

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATIONPreschool is taking enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year. The Intent-to-Register form can be found on the church website and in the preschool hallway. Please return the form to the preschool office. Have questions? Please contact Lydia Rychtarczyk at 317.834.1787 or [email protected].

Teachers NeededSunday School Teachers are needed in the 1st/2nd grade class and the Pre-k/K class. Please consider being part of this awesome ministry. Contact Lydia Rychtarczyk at 317.834.1787 if you are interested.

On Saturday, March 28, the 7th-12th grade youth group will be going to Mammoth Cave National Park. During this trip we will get to experience some of the awe and wonder of God’s creative work. There will be a $5

charge for any youth that would like to attend. We ask that parents have their teens here at 8 a.m. Also, please be sure to return the signed permission slip to Jason Cox at your earliest convenience, no later than March 22.

What Do You Think?

As we venture into 2020, we want your opinion! Throughout the year we will be posting polls during all three services. These polls will be created to incorporate the views, opinions, and theology of the congregation here at Mooresville FUMC. The website we will be using to integrate these polls into the service will be menti.com. All you will have to do is log into the website on your smartphone and put in a unique 6-digit number that will be displayed on Sunday mornings during service.

Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for your visits to the hospital, your prayers, cards and phone calls during Luther’s recovery. Your amazing caring and encouragement have been a blessing to us. God bless each of you. Luther and Joyce Baker

Thank you to Kim, Lydia, Becky, Shelly and all others who were involved in the Tailgate celebration. Food was great and the kids seem to enjoy the games that were set up.

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WRAPPED CANDY NEEDEDWrapped candy is needed

for the children’s Easter Egg hunt on April 12. Please have any donations in the church

office by April 5.

EASTER EGG HUNTSUNDAY, APRIL 12, 10:45 A.M.

Family Ministries is hosting a children’s Easter egg hunt on April 12 between second and third services. The younger children will need a helper to hunt eggs in one of the classrooms. The older children will hunt eggs in the courtyard (weather permitting).

In celebration of Lent, please join us for dinner and fellowship on Wednesday evenings starting February 26 through March 25 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

This is a free meal open to our congregation and the community.

FISH AND LOAVES MENU• February 26 (Ash Wednesday)

Soup / Sandwich• March 4 – Spaghetti bake / Pasta• March 11 – BBQ• March 18

Chicken Strips/Baked Potato• March 25 – Taco Night

OBSERVE A HOLY LENTThis 40-day journey called Lent is a wonderful opportunity to grow in your faith. Find your path of self-reflection and spiritual discovery, and invite others to join you as you seek to observe a holy Lent.

MARCH 2020

Group Name Time Location Leader Start Date Description of Study

Sunday GroupsBooster Sunday School 9:45 am Room 104 Maggie Overpeck meeting now bible studySeeker Sunday School 9:45 am Room 106 Mosier/ Sparr meeting now bible studyFriendship Class 9:45 am Room 110 Yeager/ Harris meeting now bible studyHere and Now 9:45 am Parlor Dave Nance meeting now bible study

Alcoholics Anonymous 4:00 pm Room 110 team leaders meeting now support for addiction

Monday GroupsVisitation 6:15 pm Work Room David Klehm As needed visiting in our communityTrailblazers 6:00 pm Parlor Cheryl Howard meeting now bible studyHenderson Mission 7:00 pm Parlor Herb Haggard TBA mission outreach locally & regionallyAlcoholics Anonymous 7:30 pm Room 110 team leaders meeting now offering support from addiction

Tuesday GroupsPrayer Group 8:30 am Prayer Chapel team leaders meeting now Praying for our church & communityQuilters 9:00 am Parlor team leaders meeting now bring your sewing machineAsbury Circle 1:00 pm Off-site team leaders March 17 mission-focused women’s groupBible Study Fellow. 6:30 pm Sanctuary team leaders meeting now inter-denominational women’s study

Wednesday GroupsHand Bell Choir 5:30 pm Room 105 Rebecca Vernon meeting now bells for 8:30 traditional worship Traditional Choir 6:30 pm Room 103 Rebecca Vernon meeting now songs for 8:30 traditional worshipCaretaker Support 6:30 pm Room 104 Mary Craig March 18 caretaker support for dementia3rd Service Practice 6:30 pm Sanctuary Mark Hill meeting now songs for third worship service

Thursday GroupsLRE Visitation Team 9:30 am Room 104 Sandy Fanning March 12 & 26 meet for devotions, then visit

nursing homes, shut-ins2nd Service Practice 6:30 pm Sanctuary Michael Cooper meeting now songs for second worship serviceBrain Injury Support 7:00 pm Room 106 Cheryl Howard March 26 support for brain injury persons

Friday GroupsAlcoholics Anonymous 7:30 pm Parlor team leaders meeting now support for addictionAl-Anon 7:30 pm Room 110 team leaders meeting now spouse support for addiction

Saturday GroupsGenesis 7:00 am various locations Dave Nance meeting now contact Dave Nance for locationUMMen’s Breakfast 8:00 am church team leaders March 14 breakfast & devotion with sharing

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11FEBRUARY 2020


1 8:30-9:45-11:10 Worship9:45 Children & Adult

Sunday School11:10 Children’s Church11:10 Furniss/Coppess

Life Group4:00 AA 4:00 5th/6th Youth5:00 7th-12th Youth

29:00 Tomorrow’s Promise Preschool6:00 Trailblazers7:30 AA

38:30 Prayer9:00 Quilting 9:00 Tomorrow’s Promise Preschool6:40 Bible Study

Fellowship

47:15 Underwood

Life Group 9:00 Tomorrow’s Promise Preschool3:00 Safety Meeting5:30 Bell Practice5:30 Fish & Loaves5:30 2nd Service Band 6:30 Choir Practice6:30 3rd Service Band6:30 Financial Peace

59:00 Tomorrow’s Promise Preschool

69:00 Tomorrow’s Promise Preschool6:30 Moore Life

Group7:30 AA7:30 Al-Anon

77:00 Genesis Men’s

Connection2:00 Nevins Party


Sunday School11:10 Children’s Church11:10 Furniss/Coppess

Life Group4:00 AA 4:00 5th/6th Youth5:00 7th-12th Youth

99:00 Tomorrow’s Promise Preschool6:00 Trailblazers7:00 Delta

Theta Tau7:30 AA

108:30 Prayer9:00 Quilting 9:00 Tomorrow’s Promise Preschool5:30 Girl Scout

Troop 30746:40 Bible Study

Fellowship

117:15 Underwood

Life Group 9:00 Tomorrow’s Promise Preschool5:30 Bell Practice5:30 Fish & Loaves5:30 2nd Service Band6:30 Choir Practice6:30 3rd Service Band6:30 Financial Peace

129:00 Tomorrow’s Promise Preschool9:30 LRE Visitation6:30 4H Clovers



148:00 UMM Breakfast3:00 Baby Shower


Sunday School11:10 Furniss/Coppess

Life Group11:10 Children’s Church4:00 5th-6th Youth 4:00 AA 5:00 7th-12th Youth


178:30 Prayer9:00 Quilting 9:00 Tomorrow’s Promise Preschool1:00 Asbury Circle6:00 Wamona6:40 Bible Study

Fellowship

187:15 Underwood

Life Group 9:00 Tomorrow’s Promise Preschool5:30 Bell Practice5:30 Fish & Loaves5:30 2nd Service Band6:30 Choir Practice6:30 3rd Service Band

199:00 Tomorrow’s Promise Preschool6:00 Finance7:00 Trustees



217:00 Genesis Men’s Connection8:00 Pinewood

Derby


Sunday School11:10 Furniss/Coppess

Life Group11:10 Children’s Church1:00 Davis Party3:00 Delta Theta Tau4:00 5th/6th Youth4:00 AA5:00 7th-12th Youth


248:30 Prayer9:00 Quilting 9:00 Tomorrow’s Promise Preschool5:30 Girl Scout

Troop 3074

257:15 Underwood

Life Group 9:00 Tomorrow’s Promise Preschool5:30 Bell Practice5:30 Fish & Loaves5:30 2nd Service Band6:30 Choir Practice6:30 3rd Service Band

269:00 Tomorrow’s Promise Preschool9:30 LRE Team7:00 Brain Injury Support Group



287:00 Genesis Men’s Connection


Sunday School11:10 Children’s Church4:00 AA5:00 7th-12th Youth

306:00 Trailblazers7:30 AA

318:30 Prayer9:00 Quilting 6:40 Bible Study

Fellowship

MARCH 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

SPRING BREAK

900 Indianapolis Rd. Mooresville, IN 46158 Office: (317) 831-3376 Address Service Requested

BREAKFAST EASTER BUNNY Saturday, April 11, 9 to 11 a.m.

The proceeds from this fund-raiser will buy backpacks for children in the 2020-2021 school year.

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$4 Adult Breakfast$2 Child Breakfast$2 Child Craft$4 Child Breakfast & Craft Combo$5 Easter Bunny Photo Kids under 3 eat FREE

Enjoy delicious food, fun crafts, and have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny!

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