For we walk by faith, not by sight. TIDINGS · TIDINGS VOLUME - MARCH - 2020 WORSHIP SERVICE SUNDAYS AT 10:15 AM REFRESHMENTS IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL AFTER SERVICE [email protected]

TIDINGS

VOLUME - MARCH - 2020

WORSHIP SERVICE

SUNDAYS AT 10:15 AM

REFRESHMENTS IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL AFTER SERVICE

Melissa Fisher, Pastor

James Williams, Ministry Assistant

Alan Parr, Music Ministry

ANGELO MANTE, Peace and Justice PASTOR

NURSERY OPENS AT 10:10 AM

SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR AGES 4-8TH GRADE

MISSION STATEMENT

TO BE A DIVERSE COMMUNITY IN THE HEART OF THE CITY

LOVING ALL PEOPLE INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

WELCOME STATEMENT

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (FAITH) IS AN INCLUSIVE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OFFERING A HOME, LOVE, AND GRACE. FAITH WELCOMES AND INCLUDES PEOPLE OF DIVERSE AGE, RACE, ETHNICITY, CULTURE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDEN-

TITY, ECONOMIC STATUS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITY. UNITED, FORGIVEN, AND SAVED BY OUR BELIEF IN JESUS CHRIST, WE OFFER COMFORT AND PEACE TO ALL SEEKING RESPITE IN GOD. WE ARE FAITH.

For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7

FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

207 EAST DEWALD STREET

FORT WAYNE, INDIANA 46803

CHURCH OFFICE PHONE: 260.744.4238

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: fwmethodist.org

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/FWFaithful

GIFT SHOP: www.cafepress.com/FaithUnited

Melissa Fisher Head Pastor

[email protected] 260.403.5979

James Williams Ministry Assistant


Alan Parr Music Ministry


Angelo Mante Peace and Justice Pastor


Robert Taylor Church Council Chair


Jovon Johnson Church Lay Leader


John Agnew Church Treasurer


Mike Bynum Finance Chair


Tom Bice Trustees Chair


Cathy Bice Staff Parish Relations Chair


Angie Hayden Nurture Chair


Greta McKinney Outreach Chair


Carol Whitner Dare-to-Care Coordinator

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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9:00 & 11:45 am Adult Sunday

School

10:15 am Worship

Outreach Meeting following worship

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Noon NA Group

6:30 pm

Scout Troop Meetings

(Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts)

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4:30 pm Trustees

6:30 pm SPRT

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5:30 pm Youth Group

6:30 pm

NA Group

7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal

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Noon NA Group

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10:15 am Worship

Spring forward Daylight Saving Time

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Noon NA Group

6:30 pm



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5:30 pm Youth Group

6:30 pm

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10:15 am Worship

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Noon NA Group

6:30 pm


(Cub Scouts, Boy

Scouts, Girl Scouts)

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St. Patrick’s Day

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5:30 pm Youth Group

6:30 pm

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Newsletter

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LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR

Love Your Neighbor donation envelopes are in the pews, in the service bulletins on second Sundays and are available by asking an usher. Donations to LYN help people in need.

Habitat for humanity Your spare change can make a difference in someone's life. All change collected in the Sunday offering plate goes to Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that helps fami-lies build and improve places to call home.

Newsletter articles need to be submitted by: Friday, March 13, 2020

Please email articles or information to: [email protected]

and [email protected]

You may also drop off articles at the church office.

Faith UMC needs Nursery, Tech, Sunday School, Office and

Maintenance volunteers. If you have some time you are willing to share,

please email the church at: [email protected]

CREATIVE TYPES...Looking for a way to serve from your home without joining a committee? Volunteers with a flair for creating event flyers on home pc or laptop are needed. Flyers would be emailed to the church for printing and/or posting on our social media. We are also seeking volun-teers to assist with Tidings. Please contact Angie Hayden in person or by email at: [email protected]

EVERY WEEK AT FAITH Sunday, 9:00 am and 11:45 am - Adult Sunday School Monday, Noon -Thursday, 6:30 pm - Friday, Noon - NA Group Monday, 6:30 pm - Scout Troop Meetings Thursday, 5:30 pm - 4:13 (Youth Group)

United Methodist Women (UMW) United Methodist Women is a mission organization founded in 1869 to address the needs of women, children, and youth. To learn more about one of their recent initiatives, see the following link: https://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/news/womens-faith-group-signs-amicus-brief-for-ban-on-immigrant-detention

MARCH LECTIONARY READINGS https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship/lectionary-calendar

CONNECT WITH HOMEBOUND MEMBERS Some members are temporarily unable to attend church for various reasons; these members are denoted with an asterisk. Connect with any of them by mailing a card or letter. For a personal connection, see Rev. Steve Cain to accompany him when he visits members who elect to receive home communion on the first Sunday of every month starting at 2 pm.

Minnie Bryant, 6723 South Anthony Boulevard, E-526, FTW, IN 46816* Ron Bunting, 9733 Shorewood Trail, FTW, IN 46804* James Kolkman, 1308 Union Street, FTW, IN 46802 Carol Munk, 1411 Shingle Oak Pointe, FTW, IN 46814 Belle Whiteman, Coventry Meadows, 7843 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 521B, FTW IN 46804

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

4 JAMES KOLKMAN

9 JAZMINE NEVILS

31 TOM BICE

STEWARDSHIP

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the National Book Award–winning author of Stamped from the Beginning comes a “groundbreaking” (Time) ap-proach to understanding and up-rooting racism and inequality in our society—and in ourselves.

“This is an essential work for anyone who wants to go beyond the awareness of racism to the next step: contributing to the formation of a just and equitable society.”

This small group discussion is facilitated by Pastor Melissa Fisher and James Williams, Ministry Assistant on Wednesday evenings at Faith UMC. Sign up to participate on the sheet in the Fellowship Hall.

Race relations book club

youth sunday...

On 5th Sundays the youth of Faith UMC are front and center. Please save the date of Sunday, March 29 to support our young people as they learn how to work within the church in vari-ous roles. Past youth Sundays have featured inspired guest speakers, performances by the liturgical dance troupe and youth taking charge as ushers, greeters and liturgist. Don’t miss it!

ft. wayne naacp census sunday… Sheila Curry-Campbell, President of Fort Wayne’s local NAACP Branch 3049, is in-viting churches, especially those in underserved areas of the city, to partner with them on a 2020 census outreach project. The project, Census Sunday, is scheduled for May

29th. The purpose of the event is to encourage and assist residents within the church ’s zip code to complete the 2020 census. Prior to Census Sunday, outreach to church neighborhoods to advise residents of the free as-sistance is planned. Why is this initiative important? To ensure underserved neighborhoods are accurately counted so funding and resources based on same are allocated correctly. This process is initiated when the Census Bureau delivers apportionment counts to the President and Congress as required by law. In addition, the Cen-sus Bureau will send redistricting counts to states. This information is used to redraw legislative districts based on pop-ulation changes. Further details on Census Sunday will be provided soon. In the meantime, here ’s the census timeline courtesy of: https://2020census.gov/en/important-dates.html.

• January 21: The U.S. Census Bureau starts counting the population in remote Alaska. The count officially begins in the rural Alaskan village of Toksook Bay.

• March 12 - 20: Households will begin receiving official Census Bureau mail with detailed information on how to respond to

the 2020 Census online, by phone, or by mail. • March 30 - April 1: The Census Bureau will count people who are experiencing homelessness over these three days. As part

of this process, the Census Bureau counts people in shelters, at soup kitchens and mobile food vans, on the streets, and at non-sheltered, outdoor locations such as tent encampments.

• April 1: Census Day is observed nationwide. By this date, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020

Census. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail. When you respond to the census, you'll tell the Census Bureau where you live as of April 1, 2020.

• April: Census takers will begin visiting college students who live on campus, people living in senior centers, and others who live among large groups of people. Census takers also begin conducting quality check interviews to help ensure an accurate count.

• May - July: Census takers will begin visiting homes that haven't responded to the 2020 Census to help make sure everyone is counted.

• December: The Census Bureau will deliver apportionment counts to the President and Congress as required by law.

2021

• March 31: By this date, the Census Bureau will send redistricting counts to states. This information is used to redraw legisla-

tive districts based on population changes.

https://2020census.gov/en/important-dates.html

https://2020census.gov/en/what-is-2020-census/focus/people-experiencing-homelessness.html

https://2020census.gov/en/conducting-the-count/gq.html

https://2020census.gov/en/conducting-the-count/gq.html

EASTER FLOWERS It’s almost time to order potted spring flowers to adorn the altar on Easter Sunday. For those who are new to Faith UMC, the flowers create a beautiful display for the congre-gation to enjoy while celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior during worship service. Afterword, anyone who ordered flowers will pick them up from the altar and take them home. Order forms will be made available in the service bulletins soon. Choose from lilies, tulips, daffodils or hyacinths at $8.00 per potted plant. Orders and payment must be received no later than Sunday, April 5th. Please make checks payable to Faith UMC and indicate “Easter Flowers” on the notation line.

MAUNDY

THURSDAY

and

GOOD FRIDAY

worship

services SAVE THE DATES: Faith UMC will hold evening worship services on Maundy Thursday, April 9th, and Good Friday, April 10th at 6 pm.

EASTER BREAKFAST The annual Easter breakfast prepared by the men of Faith UMC will com-mence at 8:00 am on April 12th. Start your day with a time of fellowship and food before the Easter egg hunt and worship service. If you would like to assist with the breakfast, please see Tom Bice or email the church office at [email protected].

EASTER EGG HUNT Last year Faith UMC held an Easter egg hunt within the lower level of the church and the children and their families had a wonderful time. This year we’re inviting the LaRez community to this event as part of being a missional church. If you would like to help with this event by shopping for the eggs and candy, helping to hide the eggs and/or helping to oversee the event on Easter Sunday morning, there will be a sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Hall.

SPOTLIGHT Spotlight is a new Q & A feature designed to help us get to know our Faith Church family. The spotlight is on Breanna Johnson!

Name something people would be surprised to learn about you? I have watched and re-watched all 9 seasons of “the office” and know most of the episodes word-for-word.

At which store would you like to max-out your credit card? I would max out my credit card at Walmart because I shop there a lot already and they have

pretty much everything!

Choose a movie title for the story of your life? Dazed & Confused: Life in my Early 20’s.

What's your role at Faith UMC and how did you wind up here? I am a member of Faith’s Outreach Committee, I help in the nursery every first Sunday and I teach the older kids’ Sunday School class every third Sunday. I was asked by Pastor Melissa if I would be interested in all 3 positions after coming back home from graduation and I felt called by God to step into every position. (Editor’s note: Breanna was also a key volunteer during VBS last summer teach-ing the handbells class and leading the participants in their performance at the VBS finale.)

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? I would choose the power of flight so that I could save on gas and travel expenses!

What are your hobbies? My hobbies include: writing poetry, reading poetry, enjoying good coffee, and unofficially critiquing Netflix movies and shows.

Who do you find inspiring? I admire my (paternal) grand-mother the most because of her in-credible strength and positive spirit. I find poet Rupi Kaur inspiring as well because of her willingness to sit in anxiety and be vulnerable with the world.

Favorite gospel song? My absolute favorite gospel song is “Take Me to the King” by Tamela Mann.

Name three things still left on your bucket list? 1) Travel the world for an entire year, 2) Publish my own poetry book, 3) Diminish the stigma surrounding mental illness in communities of color, especially the Black community.

What's your life philosophy? “Empathy is your greatest weapon against hatred and conflict. Use it in every one of life’s battles.”

The Purdue grad strikes a pose.

Breanna flashes a Cover Girl smile.

Breanna assists “Whoosh - Take Flight Where God Leads You” Vacation Bible School participants with a dance performance during the VBS 2019 program for families, friends and the congregation.

SPOTLIGHT Spotlight is a new Q & A feature designed to help us get to know our Faith Church family. The spotlight is on Becky Fisher!

Name something people would be surprised to learn about you? I used to be a legal secretary. Something else many don't know about me is that I was church secretary at Faith for several years over 40 years ago!

At which store would you like to max-out your credit card? Target. Kohl's is a close second.

Choose a movie title for the story of your life? “Christmas Vacation.” Things tend to get messed up, but hopefully have a good ending!

What's your role at Faith UMC and how did you wind up here? I am at Faith U.M.C. to serve others. I am here because my daughter, Melissa, is the pastor here. (Editor’s note: Becky serves as a chil-dren’s Sunday School teacher, helps with various youth activi-ties including lock-in’s, VBS, Christmas Eve Nativity and spe-cial behind the scenes projects such as cleaning and organizing the youth room.)

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? I think I would like to see into the future, but probably would

end up not liking it, if I could.

What are your hobbies? One of my hobbies is traveling. I will be traveling to perform at

Carnegie Hall this fall with the St. Joe U.M.C. Choir. We will be directed by composer Joseph Martin and be part of a 300 voice choir and accompanied by a 100 piece orchestra. I will also be traveling to Colorado with my daughter, Melissa, in July. In the past, my daughters and I traveled to Ireland, Scotland, and Liverpool-a trip of a lifetime! (Editor’s note: If you’d like to help Becky travel to Carnegie Hall, please see her for details about fundraisers St. Joe UMC is hosting to underwrite this historic musical journey.)

Who do you find inspiring? There are so many people that inspire me, but those working to serve others in any ca-pacity and those who bring joy to others are a great inspiration. Also, my patients who are working on vision therapy that work so hard to achieve their goals to improve their vision.

Favorite gospel song? Swing Low Sweet Chariot.

Name three things still left on your bucket list? Visit Israel, Hawaii, Greece, Italy and Alaska. (Oops! That's too many!)

What's your life philosophy? Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own under-standing; In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Becky shares a cuddle with new granddaughter Vida.

Becky relaxes on a boat outing.

Meet Becky’s family from far left clockwise including daughters, son-in-law, son, granddaughter and spouse: Amy and her husband Corey, Pastor Melissa, Andy, Kaitlin, Becky and husband Mark.

TRUSTEE REPORT...

ELECTRONIC GIVING OPTIONS...

Can’t make it to church due to travel, prior obligations, illness? You can still give your tithes and offerings online or via text. See the options below.

Church Website: Go to fwmethodist.org, click the online giving button, follow the prompts.

Text Message: Text donation amount to 260-919-0390, follow instructions in message received, details are saved so going forward all you have to do is text the amount.

Training is being offered monthly on the fourth Sunday following worship service to familiarize anyone who is in-terested with the various electronic giving options available at Faith UMC.

A big thank you to everybody in the church who helped donate over the last few years. Thanks to you we have done 22 projects to keep the church up and running. Thanks to our loyal mem-bers we were able to do these projects and pay for them. We owe absolutely nothing for these projects. If you want a list of these projects that were done just see me, Tom Bice, and I will get it for you. The only thing left is the tuck point on the out-side of the church to be done when weather gets better. Again, thanks to all of you that made it all possible for us to be vibrant on the southside of our city. Yours in Christ, Tom Bice - Trustee Chair

tuckpointing…

Tuckpointing is the general process of removing old and deteriorated mortar from the joints of the building's bricks. You can tell that it's old by cracking, crumbling or general instability of the structure. Over time, mortar tends to deteriorate. Not only are cracked and deteriorating mortar joints unsightly, but they also diminish the integrity of the surface and can allow water to get behind the brick or block and cause major damage. You can avoid these problems by tuck-pointing the brick or block foundation, which means removing and replacing cracked or missing mortar. As Tom has advised, the tuck pointing will commence later this year when the weather allows. Please note we are in need of your pledges and continued support of the capital funds drive for this critical work as well as the parking lot project as detailed below.

capital funds drive status… If you have outstanding pledges, please submit your donations at your early convenience. If you have not made a pledge, it’s not too late. Pledge cards are available in the sanctuary or by asking an usher. Simply indicate your pledge amount on the card, place it in the offering and begin submitting your donations to defray the remaining balances on the above-referenced projects.

Tuck pointing (Work pending) Parking lot (Work completed) Cost of project: $53,400 Cost of project: $20,700 Contributions to date: $25,013 Contributions to date: $15,780

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38 (New International Version)

Housekeeping… Please help keep the sanctuary and fellowship hall clean as the church does not have a custodian. How? After worship clear away papers left in the pews such as bulletins or flyers for recycling. After coffee hour or any other time spent in the fellowship hall, clear your table of trash, place in the garbage and wipe the table top. Thank you for helping maintain the cleanliness and beauty of the house of the Lord.

GENERAL CONCERNS HEALTH CONCERNS OTHER CONCERNS

Our Church Carole Miller and the Miller Family Lay Servant Classes/Lay Minister Classes - Robert and Paul

The Northeast District David Miles Erica Pearson/Courtney Pearson/Erica's parents

The Indiana Conference Tom Cook Nick Thomas

Pastor Melissa & Pastor Angelo Ron and Dolly Bunting Corey Meece

Praise for the Youth McDonald Family

The Homeless and Shelter residents James Williams and Williams family Barb in the loss of her twin sibling

Those affected by mental illness, violence, addictions and those imprisoned Darryl Middleton Belle Whiteman

Immigrant children & families Roland Johnson Wade Nix and family

Fort Wayne communities David Allen Banks and family

The United Methodist Church Elaine Middleton Praise for Vida Marie Bowers

Alive Community Outreach Jack Cullpepper Virginia

Faith UMC's neighborhood Tyrone Caldwell/Johnson family and Dee

Our military troops Joanna Patterson

National Leaders

The Medina Village School

Children in the Faith UMC neighborhood

Those who are affected by bullying

For all who struggle in silence to feel and know the presence of God

TRUSTEES—Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Members are Tom Bice, Chair, Wil Hayden, James Williams, Robert Taylor, Eric Westrick and Andy Fisher. NURTURE— Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. The Nurture team is responsible for the care of church members through events, studies, and worship. Members are Angie Hayden, Chair, Katie Middleton, Barb Ashby, Dolly Bunting, Carol Whitner, Dierdre McLemore, Vivian John-son, Robert Stamper, Paul Ricketts and Cathy Bice. DARE-TO-CARE—Please be sure to call the church yourself or have your family notify the church if you are ill, hospitalized or in a rehabilitation hospital. These facilities do not notify your church any-more so we have to rely on you and your family. Members are Carol Whitner, Dierdre McLemore and Robert Stamper. OUTREACH— Meets the first Sunday of the month immediately following worship service. Their goal is to plan events that involve the neighborhood and other parts of the community. Members are Greta McKinney, Chair, Darryl Middleton, Tom Cook, Jomare Bowers-Mizzell, Carol Miller and Angie Hayden. FINANCE—Meets the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30. Members are Mike Bynum, Chair, John Agnew, Church Treasurer, Milt Ashby, Carol Cartwright, Carol Miller, Jomare Bowers-Mizzell, James Williams, Robert Taylor and Cathy Bice. SPRC—Meets the first Wednesday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. Members are Cathy Bice, Chair, Jovon Johnson, Jomare Bowers-Mizzell, Jim Pose, Brooke Ridley, James Williams and Robert Taylor. CHURCH COUNCIL—Meets quarterly. Members are Robert Taylor, Chair, Elizabeth Mizzell, Pastor Melissa Fisher, Tom Bice, Cathy Bice, John Agnew, Mike Bynum, Angie Hayden, Jovon Johnson, Gre-ta McKinney and James Williams. YOUTH—Youth meets at 5:30 on Thursday nights. They do homework until 5:45 and then have sup-per. After supper they break into individual groups according to age for study until 7:30. Jaci Stevens is the youth group leader. SMALL GROUPS —There is one group Sunday morning at 9:00 and one after worship at 11:45. SCOUTS —We have Scout troops for both boys and girls that meet at 6:30 on Monday nights.

Faith United Methodist Church 207 E Dewald St Fort Wayne, In 46803

Three Simple Rules:

First, Do No Harm

Second, Do Good

Third, Stay in Love with God

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