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Fundraiser &
CONCERT
Sat, April 28 6-10 pm
Silver Palace
Pastor Letter …1-2
Info/Events ……3-7
Children’s Info ….6
Birthdays & Anniversaries ..…8
Scripture: Matthew 26:59-28:10
Christianity’s highest day of the year is Resurrection
Sunday. Christianity rests on the foundation that Christ died
and was resurrected. Celebrating His resurrection not only
reminds us of the price He paid for us on the cross, but the
greatest gift He made available to us - eternal life. Truth told,
we are Easter people living in a Good Friday world.
What happened in the days leading up to the
resurrection? It all started when Judas, one of Christ’s trusted
disciples, decided to betray Him for 30 pieces of silver. His
act of betrayal set into motion events which can only be
described as shocking. Good Friday is known as the day of
suffering. It was Christ’s suffering which led to our salvation.
world is full of suffering, questioning, unfairness, trouble,
mistakes, hurts, losses, and grief. It is a world of self-
centeredness. A world of deceit and pain. A Good Friday
world is a world of fear and shame. A Good Friday world
contains the unknown – the "what ifs" and all the doubts.
Yes, we live in a Good Friday world, and we are faced
with all of the things a Good Friday world holds. But, we are
still Easter People. What are Easter People? We are people
who live in a Good Friday world as "visitors." The writer of
Hebrews calls people of faith strangers and pilgrims on the
earth. Easter people are strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
(Heb. 11:13)
When Jesus was arrested, His disciples responded the way
people living in a Good Friday world would. They ran for their
lives. The disciples knew of the suffering and crucifixion of
their leader and went into hiding. All of the emotions of a
Good Friday world went through them. They were afraid of
being killed. They questioned what had happened and what
it meant. They had lost their friend and leader. They were in
grief and experienced great anxiety for their future. (continued on Page 2)
April 2018 NEWSLETTER
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
15th ANNUAL
But something happened. Something had taken place which would change their
lives forever. Although they lived in a Good Friday world, they would become what
we are today – Easter People.
Early on Sunday morning, Jesus revealed the fact He had gotten up and left the
grave. He was alive and well. When the disciples first heard about it, some had a
hard time believing it. They were still operating according to the standards of a Good
Friday world. After Jesus appeared to them, after they saw He was alive and well,
and after they had been filled with the Holy Spirit, they were no longer afraid. They
were no longer willing to remain in hiding. They had work to do and were going to go
out and get it done.
Although they were still living in a Good Friday world, they had become Easter
People. Easter People living in a Good Friday world.
We remember His suffering on Good Friday, but we praise God for His resurrection
on Sunday morning. We are Easter People. Because of Christ’s resurrection, we now
have life and we have it more abundantly. While we are here, living in a Good Friday
world filled with pain, suffering, doubts, and fears, we should live as Easter People.
Easter People have a reason to praise God, even in the midst of all of their
circumstances. Easter People can give God praise, and they understand this is all
temporary. Easter People know that, although there may be times when we are
suffering, it will not last forever.
There are pains we will experience. There are troubles we will have. There will be
days filled with doubt.
There will be times when there is darkness all around us. But, through it all, we are
Easter People.
When you are feeling bad, when life goes wrong, when you have doubts and
you’re not sure which way to turn, remember you are an Easter Person. When all of
your friends and family turn their backs on you and you start thinking you’re all alone
in the world, remember you are an Easter Person because the Son rose from the
dead.
You are an Easter Person! Don’t forget this as you continue living in a Good Friday
world.
Prayer: Father God, we thank you for Your Son who is made real to us through the
Holy Spirit. We are now pilgrims in this world. We are Your Easter People living in a
Good Friday world. Help us to lead others into a relationship with You. In Your name,
we pray. Amen.
The Door Village United
Methodist Women meet the 3rd
Monday of each month. The April
meeting will be Apr 16 at 7 pm in
the parlor. All women of the church
are invited. We’re selling tickets for
the May 5th Beef & Noodle Dinner.
Can you help by selling tickets?
School bags We need donations of food for the Kingsbury kids’ food bags that they take home on the weekend. Many do not have enough to eat and this helps them to get needed nourishment (we hope). Donations of peanut butter, jelly, canned Spaghetti-O’s, ravioli, mac and cheese, cups of fruit, granola bars, cereal bars and whatever else you would care to donate can be taken up to the food pantry on the second floor of the church. The black shelves are marked for the kids’ food bags. Thank you, church family, for helping us to be a blessing to the children of our community!
U M W
DESSERTS NEEDED Bakers are needed for two
events! Please sign up on the parlor
bulletin board if you can bake cookies
for the NewDay Concert and have
them at the church by noon on Friday, Apr 27. Also sign up to bake
desserts for the May 5 Beef
& Noodle Supper.
College Care Packages
Donations of snack items
and contributions
are being accepted
thru Apr 22.
Do you make handcrafted
items? Would you like to be
a vendor at this year’s Arts &
Crafts Show at the La Porte
County Fairgrounds? This craft show is hosted
annually by La Porte First United Methodist
Church’s Women’s Board and is a fundraiser for
mission work. This year’s show will be Sept 29.
Booths are located inside two temperature-
controlled, modern buildings. Available spaces
are filling up, but there is still some room left for
additional vendors. More details and registration
forms are available from our DVUMC office. Or
you may contact Dee DeVincent
([email protected] or 219-393-4093) if you
are considering being a vendor.
MEN’S BREAKFAST & FELLOWSHIP will meet on
April 14 at 8 am
in the church basement
April 3
Electronic Giving For your convenience, offerings can be made from a mobile device or computer through a secure site by visiting our church website, doorvillagechurch.org, and clicking the electronic offering button:
Choir Practice
Wednesdays
at 7 pm
Come to Checkpoint for great bible
study, food, and fellowship. All are
welcome and encouraged to attend.
5:30-6 pm Community Meal
(sign-up sheet on parlor bulletin board)
6-7 pm Adult Bible Study, Littles Bible
Study, and Youth Group Mission Work
7 pm Choir Practice
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Dinner at 5:30
Programs at 6:00
Choir Practice 7:00
Tech Training We have tech training available for anyone interested in learning how to run the slideshow and/or the sound. Training is from 6 to 7 during Checkpoint on the second Wednesday of each month.
Calling all Graduates! On Education Sunday this
spring, we will recognize
our high school and college
graduates. We need your help
to ensure that we have included all of our
deserving parishioners! Please contact Pastor
Bob, Lindsay Koselke, or the church office with
the name of any graduates to include from our
Door Village church family! Thank you!
Sundays
Weekly Sunday School 9 am
Weekly Worship 10 am
Communion Service First Sunday
Wednesdays
Checkpoint 5:30 pm
Youth Group 5:30 pm
Choir Practice 7 pm
Tuesday, April 3
Senior Breakfast 8 am
at Christos’
Thursday, April 5
Oakwoods Worship 9:30 am
Saturday, April 14
Men’s Breakfast 8 am
in church basement
Monday, April 16
UMW 7 pm
Thursday, April 19
Ad Council 7 pm
Tuesday, April 24
Cluster Meeting at New Carlisle
Saturday, April 28
NewDay Fundraiser & Concert 6-10 pm
Silver Palace
Changed to Sunday, May 20
Youth Group Zao Island & Burger King
April 1 – Easter Sunday Greeters: Diane Plotner & Virginia Thomas
Liturgist: Brad Hindsley
Acolytes: Joey & Lauren Kirk
Ushers: Don Ribordy, Rob & Tearsa Schable,
Nancy Weaver
April 8 – Traditional Service Greeters: Mary Becker
Liturgist: Brad Hindsley
Acolytes: Joey & Lauren Kirk
Ushers: Don Ribordy, Rob & Tearsa Schable,
Nancy Weaver
April 15 – Traditional Service Greeters: Steve & Connie Clougher
Liturgist: Brad Hindsley
Acolytes: Joey & Lauren Kirk
Ushers: Don Ribordy, Rob & Tearsa Schable,
Nancy Weaver
April 22 – Traditional Service Greeters:
Liturgist: Brad Hindsley
Acolytes: Joey & Lauren Kirk
Ushers: Don Ribordy, Rob & Tearsa Schable,
Nancy Weaver
April 29 – Traditional Service Greeters: Jeff & Jane Hubner
Liturgist: Brad Hindsley
Acolytes: Joey & Lauren Kirk
Ushers: Don Ribordy, Rob & Tearsa Schable,
Nancy Weaver
Mon thru Thurs
7 am – 12 noon
219. 362. 3812
APRIL COUNTING TEAM Kevin & Stephanie Kaiser,
Marlette Bernacchi, & Joyce Koselke
Weekly Meetings Wednesdays at 5: 30 pm
Burger King & Zao Island is now May 20
Invite your friends for lunch
& mini-golf after church for a
great afternoon of fun!
APRIL SUNDAY SCHOOL …9 AM
GO AND TELL PRESCHOOL – 5TH GRADE
Apr 1 - The Tomb is Empty
Apr 8 - Paul Changes
Apr 15 - Paul Escapes
Apr 22 - The Church Grows
Apr 29 - Timothy is Chosen
04/01 Cathy Dye 04/14 Brett Luther 04/23 Elissa Vanzuiden
04/01 Jay Sittig 04/15 Amber Fenstermaker 04/24 Lauren Gakle
04/01 Olivia Voelker 04/15 Jenny Kievert 04/24 Nancy Weaver
04/02 Greg Kelver 04/16 Amber Arciniega 04/25 Donna Council 04/03 Matt & Liz Kirk
04/03 Ed Ahlgrim 04/16 Candi Kautz 04/26 Linda Bond 04/05 Paul & Karen Lindeman
04/04 Norah Gault 04/17 Ron Padgett 04/26 Neil Weston 04/07 Jeff & Jane Hubner
04/04 Jeanie Miller 04/17 Lou Voelker 04/28 Becky Jeffers 04/10 Evan & Laurel Noll
04/10 Renee Applegarth 04/20 Jeff Hubner 04/28 Mandy Martin 04/12 Dan & Marlette Bernacchi
04/10 Larry Curtis 04/20 Tessa Tracey 04/28 Lloyd Vance 04/21 Kim & Marilyn Kaldahl
04/11 Brad Kiser 04/21 Diane Plotner 04/29 Kendall Troy 04/25 Bud & Mary Forbes
04/12 Ryan Fenstermaker 04/22 Rob Schable 04/30 Chris Bennett 04/26 Bill & Carly Troy
04/13 Joe Killingbeck 04/22 Natasha Timmons
04/14 Carolyn Eyrick 04/23 Donn Kelver
How to contact Pastor Bob:
Email:
Mobile: 260-251-1529
Office: 219-362-3812
Find him on Facebook!
