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February Worship
We will celebrate Communion on Feb 6 with a different format in our worship ser-vices. You will enjoy the various faith stories that you hear that day. We focus on how “God’s People get Involved” in the life of the community through some stories from the book of Acts on the other Sundays. Be on the lookout for some practical ways to share faith.
February 6 The celebration of Communion and the sharing of faith stories. February 13 “GPI: Jerusalem” (God’s People Involved!) Acts 3:1 - 10 February 20 “GPI: Judea” Acts 9:32 – 43, Mission Moment February 27 “GPI: Samaria” Acts 8: 9 – 25, Mission Projects
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February 2011
The Bell Newsletter
First Church
Following Christ
Inside this issue:
2010 Missions
Report
2
Youth Super Sub
Fundraiser
2
Men’s Banquet
Coming!
2
Preschool News 3
News Briefs 4
February 2011
Calendar of Events
5
OWLS Valentine’s
Dinner
6
The Monthly
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Auburn
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February 2011. I am thinking about spiritual
goals. February seems like a good month to do this.
Often we are not ready to set our spiritual goals
(reading scripture, how we will focus prayer time, giving
financially in new ways, serving the needs of ministry,
or witnessing to our faith) on January 1. So February
can be a good month to do this.
February is the month when Lent begins most
years and it gives a reminder to focus our faith with
some spiritual practices. (This year Lent and Ash Wed don’t begin until March
9, almost the latest it can be.) So, Lent will be something to look forward to in
the next month.
So let February be a month to catch your breath, set your goals (if you
haven’t done so) and begin taking new steps to a closer walk with Christ.
Right in the middle of the month (14th) is a good time to show in some
practical way, or in some generous way, those that you love that you are glad
they are in your life.
May you enjoy this month and be a blessing to others. See you in wor-
ship where we seek to bless our Lord.
In Christ’s Love, Ted
2010 Missions Report
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Imagine Campaign’s Tithe for 2010
Epworth project $17,700
Missionaries
Enright family $2,500
Vance family $6,377
UMCOR
National $2,213
International $2,313
Operation Classroom Scholarships
$3.375
Africa University $2,225
Ft. Wayne District Habitat $500
Bashor Home $2,000
Shelter Ministries $2,550
Conference Camp fund $3,000
Marion Storehouse $1,000
Wesley Foundation PU $500
McCurdy School $3,570
Youth for Christ– DeKalb Co. $2,075
DeKalb Co. Habitat $575
DeKalb Co. Christmas Bureau $1,490
FUMC Missions Teams
2010 Trip $1,252
2011 Trip $900
PET $2,000
DeKalb Co. Chaplaincy Program
$1,100
Other Misc.
Haiti Relief $2,672
Tumaini Project (Tim Mercer)
$1,597
Red Bird Mission $150
Nomads $500
Senior High camp support $350
Council on Pregnancy $300
RSVP (gas cards) $750
Food Bank donations $900
Assist local families in need $1,015
Nothing But Nets $3 Youth Super Sub Fundraiser
Sunday February 6
It’s time for the big game – what will you eat? First Church Youth Super Subs of course! The Youth will be making subs on Sunday February 6 to earn
money to support their mission trip this sum-mer. We are taking orders for our own SUPER SUBS to be picked up on Sunday February 6. You can pick up your subs after first service, after Sunday School, or after second service. Choose your bread and toppings to make your favorite sub. Order forms are available in the gathering area. Please pay for your subs at the time of order. Orders will be tak-en through Monday January 31. Questions? See Dawn Shoemaker or Pat Kobiela.
Men’s Banquet Coming!
Put the date of Thursday, May 5th down on your calendars now. This will be a great evening of fellowship and learning. John Clayton will be coming to share about his faith in Christ and challenge us to deepen our faith. A great meal will be provided.
More info and tickets will be com-ing soon. For more in-fo contact Matt Fetter.
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February 2011
Preschool News
Registration for the 2011-2012 preschool year will be open to current preschool families and members of the First United Methodist Church beginning Monday, Jan. 24. If your family has a class preference, please be sure to sign up soon! Enrollment will be open to the community on Feb. 7.
Beginning on January 31, violin lessons will be offered at the preschool. Music teacher Ellie Slavin will begin lessons in February. Do you have a child age 3-10 that would be interested? Contact Kelly Oswalt at 925-2570 or [email protected]. Lessons will be offered on Monday and Tuesday evenings in the preschool wing.
Are you interested in volunteering at a preschool event? Here are some up-coming activities. If you are interested in helping, we would appreciate your time!
March 9, 10, 11: Spring Pictures
March 30, 31, and April 1: Making pancakes for the students
April 3: Open House Carnival (running a booth or game)
May 15: Preschool Graduation
Glow Meals Extended!
The casserole ministry for 2011 is underway! Whether just getting home from the hospital or from a nursing home, we at First Church want to help. Please contact the church office or myself if you would like a member of our congregation to call upon you (or someone you know) as part of our church ministry. We also need more volunteers to make this important ministry work! If you would like to be put on the call list, please contact our church office, or you can call me at 260.925.5319. Thank you, Pam Anspaugh Casserole Ministry
The Wednesday evening GLOW meals have been extended through May 25 for the Wednesday activities that continue through the Spring. We have need of additional groups or individuals to serve. The GLOW calendar is on the bulletin board in the Fel-lowship Hall and we ask you to check with your group so you can add your name to the schedule for these additional meals! If you have questions about GLOW meal schedul-ing, please contact Kathy Hardy.
On February 7, we will be re-keying the outside doors of the church. If you are an opener, clos-er, or church leader who
needs a key for your ministry, you will need to stop by the church to sign out your new church key after that date. Keys will still be available for you to sign out for one-time events if needed. If you have questions re-garding the key policy or the re-keying, please contact Maintenance Supervisor Bill Kobiela.
News Briefs
Lent begins on Ash Wednes-
day, March 9.
We will have a worship ser-
vice for all ages that begins at
6:30p.m.
Men’s Bible Study (A study for Men and Young Men ages 17 and older) Wednesdays, 6:15 – 7:15 in the parlor. Feb 2, 9, 16, 23. Matt Fetter and others will be teaching and leading this class. New Member Classes You are invited to explore the Membership vows in a class that will be held on Wednesday, February 16 and 23 from 6:30p.m. – 8:30p.m. Ted Jansen will lead this time together as we look at the life of Jesus, of Christian faith, at the church and our mission. Childcare will be provided. Please contact Ted Jansen or the office if you are planning on attending. Childcare is provided for your needs. It is not too early to begin making plans for summer camp! It will be the best week of your year. Mark that date! Micah Cohen, from Jews for Jesus, will be at First Church on Sunday, March 27 to share the “Christ in the Passover” presentation with us. He was here four years ago and taught us from the Jewish background all about the Passover and how Jesus transformed it into the meaning of the Lord’s Supper (Communion) for Christians today. He will be at both services that Sunday. We are accepting requests for distribution from the Endowment Fund. The Endowment Committee meets on February 8. Endowment Request forms are available in the office. Please submit your completed applica-tion to Pat Kobiela in the office or to Endowment Chair Bob Zimmerman. The custodians are in need of old hand towels or dish towels to use as rags. No bath towels please. You may bring your old towels to the church office. Thank you! The RSVP office on 5th Street has winter coats to give away. They have all sizes - infant to adult - and all coats are FREE! Anyone can qualify and you just need to go to their office on 5th Street just west of Main during normal business hours.
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If you are interested in a copy of the children’s Christmas program on DVD, please contact Dawn Shoemaker. The cost is a free will donation.
Please get your Preschooler, Kindergartener, or 1st grader signed up for the mini mentor program. Get with Dawn Shoemaker for the list of youth still availa-ble for your mentee. Contact Dawn at 260-925-0885 or [email protected] .
February 2011 Calendar of Events Tuesday February 1 7am Youth Breakfast at Richards 9am UMW Executive Board 10am – 4pm Red Cross Bloodmobile 3pm Shut In Ministry 6:30pm Girl Scout Leader meeting 7pm Praise Team Practice 7pm YFC Concert Wednesday February 2 8am Men’s Breakfast at Richards 2pm Senior adult Council 5:15pm Children’s Choirs 5:30pm New Bell Group 5:30pm GLOW meal 6pm Middle School Youth Group 6:15pm “Christianity & Islam” Bible Study 6:15pm Men’s Bible Study 6:15pm Rhythm Ringers Handbells 7:15pm Chancel Choir Practice 7:30pm Sr Hi Youth Group Thursday February 3 No events scheduled Friday February 4 11am AA meeting Saturday February 5 No events scheduled Sunday February 6 8:30am & 10:45 am Worship 9:40am Sunday School 12 – 2pm Youth Pre-Super Bowl party Monday February 7 8am Monday Prayer Group 6pm Heaven Bound 6pm Girl Scouts Tuesday February 8 7am Youth Breakfast at Richards 9am Nellie Weaver Circle 6pm Gifts & Memorials 6:30pm Endowment 6:30pm Trustees 7pm Praise Team Practice
Wednesday February 9 8am Men’s Breakfast at Richards 8am Quilt Guild 5:15pm Children’s Choirs 5:30pm New Bell Group 5:30pm GLOW meal 6pm Middle School Youth Group 6:15pm “Christianity & Islam” Bible Study 6:15pm Men’s Bible Study 6:15pm Rhythm Ringers Handbells 7:15pm Chancel Choir Practice 7:30pm Sr Hi Youth Group Thursday February 10 No activities scheduled Friday February 11 11am AA meeting 12pm OWLS Fellowship Saturday February 12 No activities scheduled Sunday February 13 8:30am & 10:45 am Worship 9:40am Sunday School 12pm Confirmation Class Monday February 14 8am Monday Prayer Group 6pm Heaven Bound 6pm & 6:30pm Girl Scouts Tuesday February 15 7am Youth Breakfast at Richards 5:30pm Lay Leadership 6:30pm Worship/Music 7pm Praise Team Practice 7:30pm Staff Parish Relations Wednesday February 16 8am Men’s Breakfast at Richards 5:15pm Children’s Choirs 5:15pm Senior Support Team 5:30pm New Bell Group 5:30pm GLOW meal 6pm Middle School Youth Group 6:15pm “Christianity & Islam” Bible Study 6:15pm Men’s Bible Study 6:15pm Rhythm Ringers Handbells 6:30pm Finance 6:30pm New Member Class 7:15pm Chancel Choir Practice 7:30pm Sr Hi Youth Group
Thursday February 17 No activities scheduled Friday February 18 11am AA meeting Saturday February 19 12:30pm St Martin’s Tea Sunday February 20 8:30am & 10:45 am Worship 9:40am Sunday School 9:45am Newcomer Fellowship Monday February 21 8am Monday Prayer Group 6pm Heaven Bound 6pm Girl Scouts Tuesday February 22 7am Youth Breakfast at Richards 5pm Boy Scout Banquet 6:30pm Administrative Council 7pm Praise Team Practice Wednesday February 23 8am Men’s Breakfast at Richards 5:15pm Children’s Choirs 5:30pm New Bell Group 5:30pm GLOW meal 6pm Middle School Youth Group 6:15pm “Christianity & Islam” Bible Study 6:15pm Men’s Bible Study 6:15pm Rhythm Ringers Handbells 6:30pm New Member Class 7:15pm Chancel Choir Practice 7:30pm Sr Hi Youth Group Thursday February 24 No activities scheduled Friday February 25 11am AA meeting Saturday February 26 Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Sunday February 27 7am – 9pm Youth Ski Trip 8:30am & 10:45 am Worship 9:40am Sunday School Monday February 28 8am Monday Prayer Group 6pm Heaven Bound 6pm & 6:30pm Girl Scouts
Parking Lot Loan update The current balance on the Parking Lot Loan is $56,425.70. If you would like to make a special gift towards reducing this loan, please mark “Parking Lot” on your enve-
lope. Any donations are greatly appreciated!
One of our college students, Allen Hinrichsen, will be in Germany from Jan 4 - May 4. Cards of thoughts & prayers would be greatly appreciated. His address is:
Hinrichsen, Allen, L CMR 405 Box #1940
APO AE 09034
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Older Wiser Leaders
OWLS VALENTINE DINNER WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9th 12:00 p.m. AT BRIDGEWATER! Menu: Oven roasted Pork Loin, mashed sweet potatoes, vegetable medley, and garden salad with dressing, strawberry champagne cake and bread. Cost is $12.00 per person and payable by February 4th. Questions? Contact George & Helen Wappes 572-6347 or LaVonne Foulk 927-0776.
Kids’ definition of “love” on Valentine’s Day in Sunday school, via Lowell Yoder, Holland, OH: “Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.” —Herbert, 6 “There are two kinds of love. Our love. God’s love. But God makes both of them.” —Mary, 5 “If you want to love better, you should start with a friend you hate.” —Jimmy, 7 from JoyfulNoiseletter.com Reprinted with permission
Inherit the Mirth By Cuyler Black
from JoyfulNoiseletter.com ©Cuyler Black Reprinted with permission
