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411 N. 4th Street Vincennes, IN 47591
Sunday Worship Schedule
Simple Church 9:00 am
Sunday School 9:30 am
Fellowship Time 10:00 am
Worship 10:30 am
Be sure to visit us on Facebook!
or www.vincennesfumc.org
Church Staff
Senior Pastor: Matt Swisher [email protected]
Administrative Assistant: Sabrina De Vries [email protected]
Treasurer: Jennifer Baumberger [email protected]
Director of Youth & Children’s Ministries: Patrick Schutz [email protected]
Director of Music Ministry: Amy Hamm [email protected]
Organists:
Nancy Mathis [email protected]
Ellen Bardole [email protected]
Mark Snyder [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
A W o r d F r o m O u r P a s t o r . . .
Greetings First UMC Friends and Family!
As I write this month’s newsletter article, we are in the midst of
a huge moment in United Methodist history. Last month, I put
together a series of emails updating everyone on the Special
Called General Conference that is meeting/has met in St.
Louis. I’ll plan on putting those emails on the church website
under the pastor’s blog heading.
I’ve spent some time this morning listening to the session taking
place and trying to follow along on Twitter. There are conversations going on about
amendments to amendments to plans that many do not like, and voting on whether or not
to vote, I am reminded of something very important: we are a vastly imperfect people,
trying to live out of imperfect systems, and we all need Jesus. To use a colloquialism I’ve
heard from a friend, “That dog won’t hunt.” The way we do things on a General Conference
level is flawed, and, ultimately, unhelpful in guiding us to fulfill our mission as a church.
I had a great conversation with the Faith Builders class this past Sunday. And during our
conversation, somebody asked me where I stand in all of this. So, let me share my answer
with you.
I believe that my call as a pastor is to do all I can to introduce people to Jesus and
challenge them to grow in their life of faith. Honestly, that is all I care about. You know how
I spend a lot of time talking about our mission as a church? My personal mission also takes
that kind of priority for me. It is my “why”. If I am to be faithful to my call as a pastor, then
what I need to do is introduce people to Jesus and challenge them to grow in their life of
faith.
By the time you read this message, General Conference will be over. The United Methodist
Church may look completely different one way or another as a denomination. But our
mission will be unchanged. We will continue to exist as a church that strives to “make
disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” I pray that you will join me in
this mission.
Peace, Pastor Matt 1
March 2019
March
Flower Calendar
March 03 - Open Date
March 10 - Ann Knoll & Family
March 17 - Brenda Sutton & Family
March 24 - Dave & Sue Hermes
March 31 - Open Date
If you would like to provide altar flowers in
honor or memory of a loved one, please
contact the church office (882-0742).
Attendance Offering to Budget
February
03 - 116 4,731.00
10 - 64 4,355.00
17 - 102 4,999.00
24 - 102 1,241.00
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Nursery (ages 0-3)
One Room Sunday School (K-5)
Middle/High School
9:30 am
Adult Classes:
ICU
Faith Builders
Our theme for March
is the
95-Day Bible Reading Challenge.
All of the sermons
this month will
come from the
previous week’s readings.
Watch our Facebook page
and other publications
for titles and more!
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A new marriage of a friendA new marriage of a friendA new marriage of a friend
Belle KastingBelle KastingBelle Kasting
Dana Klipsch Dana Klipsch Dana Klipsch --- respiratory problemsrespiratory problemsrespiratory problems
Donna BaumDonna BaumDonna Baum
Donna Parsley’s treatmentsDonna Parsley’s treatmentsDonna Parsley’s treatments
GovernmentGovernmentGovernment
Gus Garcia Gus Garcia Gus Garcia --- comfort for the family with comfort for the family with comfort for the family with
his passinghis passinghis passing
Healing for my daughterHealing for my daughterHealing for my daughter
Health of a neighbor Health of a neighbor Health of a neighbor (history of pneumonia)(history of pneumonia)(history of pneumonia)
Jack Thomas Jack Thomas Jack Thomas --- surgery on face cancersurgery on face cancersurgery on face cancer
Jerry Baum Jerry Baum Jerry Baum --- teststeststests
John Mathis John Mathis John Mathis
John Stidham John Stidham John Stidham --- recovering from back surgeryrecovering from back surgeryrecovering from back surgery
Lynn Gray Lynn Gray Lynn Gray --- meningitismeningitismeningitis
MOPS ministryMOPS ministryMOPS ministry
Nicole WilliamsNicole WilliamsNicole Williams
Niece’s pregnancyNiece’s pregnancyNiece’s pregnancy
Our president, country, & our walk with the Our president, country, & our walk with the Our president, country, & our walk with the
Lord Lord Lord to grow & grow & growto grow & grow & growto grow & grow & grow
Phil Garner Phil Garner Phil Garner --- health & job situationhealth & job situationhealth & job situation
Prayer Partners & our YouthPrayer Partners & our YouthPrayer Partners & our Youth
Ron Brown Ron Brown Ron Brown --- recovering from infection, out of recovering from infection, out of recovering from infection, out of
induced coma & talking. Thank the Lord!induced coma & talking. Thank the Lord!induced coma & talking. Thank the Lord!
Steve PowellSteve PowellSteve Powell
Those coping with cancer treatmentsThose coping with cancer treatmentsThose coping with cancer treatments
BirthdaysBirthdaysBirthdays
06 Ron Fredericks
10 Betty Amers
Doug Witt
17 Megan Marczak
Morgan Marczak
Herb Stultz
18 Chelsea McLear
AnniversariesAnniversariesAnniversaries
19 Sue Montgomery
22 Patrick Schutz
Wilma Studley
23 Becky Vaughn
28 Charlotte Mattison
31 Kay Riegle
BRI NG
GROW
09 John & Jennifer DeCoursey
17 Gregg & Judy Sturm
Believe in the power of prayer and the faithfulness of our amazing all-powerful God!
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There is a time to laugh...
Ecclesiastes 3:4
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Our First Church Discipleship Process:
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Know someone who needs recognition? Email or call in information to the Know someone who needs recognition? Email or call in information to the Know someone who needs recognition? Email or call in information to the
church office for inclusion in the Midchurch office for inclusion in the Midchurch office for inclusion in the Mid---Week News and monthly Newsletter.Week News and monthly Newsletter.Week News and monthly Newsletter.
You are all appreciated..... Thank you to all the Come to the Table committees!
Although our first event was a bit disheartening, we will
continue to keep trusting God, make a few tweaks, advertise
differently, reduce the time, and try again on March 16th, 12-1 pm!
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Interactive 95-Day Bible Reading Challenge
March 6 - June 9
Your challenge, should you choose to
accept it: read the entire New Testament in 95
days! From Ash Wednesday through Pentecost, we will be reading specific
passages from the Bible each day.
The sermons during this time will come from the previous week’s readings. Be
sure to check out our Facebook page @ 9 am for interactive posts on each daily
reading beginning March 6th. Our hope is that you will interact in the comments
with other readers everyday about the scripture passages.
Find the complete calendar on pages 8 & 9, our website, Facebook, or the church office.
Are you ready to transform your spiritual life & rise from the ashes into fire?!?!
Mothers of Preschoolers
Wednesday, March 13th 5:30 pm
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Homeless Summit..... The Knox County Charity Tracker network in
cooperation with the United Way of Knox County will host
a first ever Homeless Summit at First Baptist Church Gym
on Tuesday, March 12th from 6:30-8:00 pm. General public is welcome to attend.
There will be an explanation of current resources and plans to better coordinate
these efforts. Your ideas and suggestions are welcome! Contact Mark Hill @
812-882-3624 for more information.
are officially in their new location! When FUMC packs in March, we will be at:
2011 Willow Street (Old United Health Care Building). We will be sharing our location
with Helping His Hands and Bethel Christian Church.
We are so grateful they found a place for us at their new location!
March 2019 Packing Dates: March 7, 14 & 28 (no 21st due to Spring Break)
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First United Methodist youth ministry strives to be
an outlet for the Middle & High School youth to
practice their faith through weekly fun fellowship
activities and/or opportunities to serve the
community as Christians, while growing in faith,
knowledge and love of Christ.
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Grades Pre-K through 6th
Choir Rehearsal for Palm Sunday: March 24 & 31 and April 7
after the second service.
Growing
together
over
breakfast
every
Sunday
morning
at 9:30.
Youth group will
also be teaming
up with KFC on
March 10th for
the Pancake
breakfast.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
3
Communion
Youth Group Breakfast 9:30 am
About Faith Book Party 2 pm
4
5
6
Ash Wednesday Service 7 pm
7 Backpacks of Love
10 am (at new location!!!)
Confirmation Class - 5 pm
Loaves & Fishes 5:30 pm
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9
Don’t forget to set your
clocks FORWARD before
you drift off to Dreamland!
10 DST Begins
Youth Group Breakfast 9:30 am
KFC/Youth Group
Hearts for Haiti Pancake Breakfast
11:30 am
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Administrative Council Meeting
6 pm
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13
MOPS Meeting 5:30 pm
14
Backpacks of Love 10 am
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16
Come to the Table Lunch
12 - 1 pm
17
Youth Group Breakfast 9:30 am
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19 20
First day of Spring
21
22 23
24 Youth Group Breakfast 9:30 am
Kids for Christ Choir Rehearsal - 11:30 am
Kids for Christ Choir Rehearsal - 11:30 am
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26
27 28
Backpacks of Love 10 am
29 30
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Weekly Events unless otherwise noted on date
Thursday:
Handbell Choir - 6:00 pm
Chancel Choirs - 7:00 pm
Monday: Morning Prayer Group 10:00 am
Sunday:
Simple Church 9:00 am
Sunday School 9:30 am
Fellowship Time 10:00 am
Worship Service 10:30 am
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
3
Communion
Youth Group Breakfast 9:30 am
About Faith Book Party 2 pm
4
5
6
Ash Wednesday Service 7 pm
7 Backpacks of Love
10 am (at new location!!!)
Confirmation Class - 5 pm
Loaves & Fishes 5:30 pm
8
9
Don’t forget to set your
clocks FORWARD before
you drift off to Dreamland!
10 DST Begins
Youth Group Breakfast 9:30 am
KFC/Youth Group
Hearts for Haiti Pancake Breakfast
11:30 am
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Administrative Council Meeting
6 pm
12
13
MOPS Meeting 5:30 pm
14
Backpacks of Love 10 am
15
16
Come to the Table Lunch
12 - 1 pm
17
Youth Group Breakfast 9:30 am
18
19 20
First day of Spring
21
22 23
24 Youth Group Breakfast 9:30 am
Kids for Christ Choir Rehearsal - 11:30 am
Kids for Christ Choir Rehearsal - 11:30 am
25
26
27 28
Backpacks of Love 10 am
29 30
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