The Contact January 2015
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The mission of United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for transformation of the world. www.carmelumc.org January 2015 These principles must impact you, the individual, before it can permeate your circle of friends and then the church and world as a whole. Never does CONNECTING with God or other believers leave you worn out. A steady diet of GROWING without the action of SERVING leads to unhealthy spiritu- al indifference. We all need a balanced spiritual diet to remain fit and able to serve God in the ways He has gifted us. The Contact WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE IS BACK with NEW PROGRAMS! Enjoy a delicious dinner served at 5:15 followed by captivating clas- ses. This is an opportunity for you to grow in your faith while con- necting with others. Several classes will be offered including: a Pastor led Bible Study a Bible study called “Digging Deeper”, led by Scott McDermid a book study class for working moms, led by Stephanie Collins a children’s group focusing on music, dance, Bible lessons a prayer group, led by Richard and Debbie Carriger Some classes may require purchasing a book for a small fee. Dinner begins: 5:30 Classes begin: 6:30 Dinner is $6 per adult and $3 per child. Menus Here! For more info email Pastor Mike: [email protected] A team has been put together, has met frequently, and has been prayerfully developing a new vision statement for CUMC. As they have worked on this project, the following scriptures have been applied to the “connect, grow, serve model” and have helped lead to a vision statement that is in the final stages of approval. CONNECTING with God and others… “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And the second is like it: you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22: 37b-39 GROWING in grace and knowledge… “…grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the end of eternity.” 2 Peter 3:18 SERVING our community and world… “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belongs the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 4: 10-11
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Carmel United Methodist Church, Carmel, Indiana - January 2015 Newsletter
Transcript of The Contact January 2015
The mission of United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for
transformation of the world.
www.carmelumc.org
January 2015
These principles must impact you, the
individual, before it can permeate your
circle of friends and then the church
and world as a whole. Never does
CONNECTING with God or other
believers leave you worn out. A steady
diet of GROWING without the action of
SERVING leads to unhealthy spiritu-
al indifference. We all need a balanced spiritual diet to remain fit and
able to serve God in the ways He has gifted us.
TheContact
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE IS BACK with
NEW PROGRAMS!
Enjoy a delicious dinner served at 5:15 followed by captivating clas-ses. This is an opportunity for you to grow in your faith while con-necting with others. Several classes will be offered including:
a Pastor led Bible Study
a Bible study called “Digging Deeper”, led by Scott McDermid
a book study class for working moms, led by Stephanie Collins
a children’s group focusing on music, dance, Bible lessons
a prayer group, led by Richard and Debbie Carriger
Some classes may require purchasing a
book for a small fee.
Dinner begins: 5:30 Classes begin: 6:30 Dinner is $6 per adult and $3 per child.
Menus Here!
For more info email Pastor Mike: [email protected]
A team has been put together, has met frequently, and has been
prayerfully developing a new vision statement for CUMC. As they have
worked on this project, the following scriptures have been applied to
the “connect, grow, serve model” and have helped lead to a vision
statement that is in the final stages of approval.
CONNECTING with God and others…
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And the second is like it: you shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Matthew 22: 37b-39
GROWING in grace and knowledge…
“…grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the end of eternity.”
2 Peter 3:18
SERVING our community and world…
“Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belongs the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.”
1 Peter 4: 10-11
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CHURCH FAMILY NEWS
Congratulations….
Births…
Paige Marie Snibson, born January 14, 2015
to Brad & Melanie Snibson. Proud great-
grandparents are Chuck & Marie Harris.
Baptisms…
Joe Donaldson and Laura Kibbe Donaldson
on the baptism of their son, Matthew Philip
Donaldson on December 14, 2014.
With Sympathy To...
Art Wachholz & family, on the death of his
wife, Laverne Wachholz, who passed away
December 6, 2014
The Lafon family on the death of Mona
LaFon, who passed away December 9, 2014
Margaret Kettle & family on the death of her
husband, John Kettle Jr., who passed away
December 31, 2014
Ken Evancic & family on the death of his
mother, Mae Evancic, who passed away January
5, 2015.
Melanie Frauhiger & family on the death of
her mother, Marie Weir, who passed away
January 6, 2015.
Giving online at Carmel United Methodist Church is simple, easy and fast.
The "Online Giving" page through our website allows you to make contributions online to our various funds. Online giving also gives you the ability to view and print your own contribution statements and track your giving throughout the year.
You can give online with a credit card or directly from your bank account. Both can be set up for scheduled (recurring) contributions. You can designate your donation for General Operations, Faith Promise, Making Room, or one of the many ministries or missions sponsored by CUMC.
We’ve answered the Frequently Asked Questions about Online Giving and CUMC and are confident you’ll find this a simple way to give.
Follow the link above or use your smart phone and follow this QR code! ——————>
MUSIC MINISTRY
Save the Date! Palm Sunday at the Palladium!
March 29, 2015 at 11:00am, join in celebration with honored guests
Bill and Gloria Gaither, church staff, and friends and family of CUMC as the
CUMC Expanded Chancel Choir, Indiana Wesleyan Chorale, and orchestra
perform, the Gaithers’ Allelulia!
Interested in performing? Contact Marty Fryman: [email protected]
2015 LAY LEADERSHIP
Church Council
Chairperson ......................................................................................................................... Dave McDaniel Lay Leader/Education .............................................................................................................. Ken Evancic Lay Leader/Church Community .............................................................................................. Angela Corley Lay Leader Hospitality .......................................................................................................... Donna Skeens Lay Leader/Support Operations ................................................................................................... Mike Irwin Chairperson, Staff Parish ................................................................................................ Stephanie Fairfield Chairperson, UMW .............................................................................................................. Angelica Brown Recording Secretary ......................................................................................................... Laura Rutherford Church Treasurer ....................................................................................................................... John Griffin Annual Conference Representative ................................................................................... Barbara Krueger
Lay Members to Annual Conference
Barbara Krueger Beth McDaniel
Committee on Finance
Mike Holl Jonathan Koch Brian Williams Wayne Warf Jeff Kingston Donna Drew Rick Chandler Lori Hoberty Tom Collins
Memorials Committee
Karen Gould Jayne Enlow Nancy Adams Fred Sturdevant Tim Buskirk Lisa Wallace
CUMC STAFF NEWS
We Welcome Mike Podgorski, Minister of Local Outreach
Please welcome Mike Podgorski as a new part-time member of
the CUMC Staff as the Minister of Local Outreach effective Jan-
uary 1st. He will be responsible for coordination, connection,
and communication of local missions with the congregation, staff
and the community. Mike and his wife Martina began visiting
CUMC in 1994 then joined in 1995. Both of their daughters Me-
gan and Maddie grew up in the church and have many fond
memories here.
Mike is known to many as "the Angel Tree guy" because he has championed that mission since 1995. He
was also the part time Building Manager at CUMC from 2000 to 2006. He felt a calling to public safety at a
very young age and served on the Pike Township Fire Department from 1981 before retiring in 2014 after
33 years service. Mike is looking forward to the days ahead starting a new life chapter as the Outreach
Minister for Local Missions here at CUMC. Welcome Mike!
Staff Parish Committee Stephanie Fairfield - Chair
Jennifer Thompson Jennifer Reeves Stephanie Fairfield Pam Hallock Penny Dollen Smith Bill Corley Brad Todd Eric Stickford Frank Baker
Board of Trustees
Terri Hughes John Borland Jennifer Elkin Mike Resener Pete Gray Denny Shiverdecker Travis Severson Janet Boyd David Cartmel
Committee on Lay Ministry Rev. Patti Napier, Chairperson
Tim Buskirk Stephanie Holl Karen Taff Jayne Enlow Karla Gomez Jasmine McDonald Barbara Krueger Karen Kydd Steve Zetzl
ESL @ Carmel UMC provides the unique opportunity to transform lives through education. Anyone with a willing heart can become part of this ministry-no experience is required to teach conversational English.
Opportunities exist for tutors, prayer partners, hospitality, resource development, and grant writing experience. Evening tutors are especially needed as many new English learners are working during the day.
Why should you volunteer? This is what Nancy Adams, current volunteer shares, “Who could ever have guessed that so many people in a Methodist Church in Indiana would be willing to help Egyptian immigrants? It's really an unbelievable story and a testament to the power of the Holy Spirit quietly working among us. It reminds me of one of the pillars of Dr. Blackaby's study, Experiencing God. "God is at work all around you. Look to see where He is working and join Him there."
Contact Barbara Krueger at 317-903-7007, [email protected], Donna Wixson at 317-218-3118, [email protected] or Jana Miller at 317-513-9656, [email protected]
January Mission of the Month – Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN)
Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) The loose change offering will benefit IHN. In response to the homelessness crisis, the Interfaith Hospitality Network brings the faith community together to help families regain their housing, their independence, and their dignity. IHN is a partnership of congregations within our community helping families who are facing homelessness. It offers an opportunity for volunteers of all faiths to reduce homelessness and transform lives.
All donations now go to the Donation
Center in the Mission House. Open 24/7/365,
you will find clearly-marked shelves for your
donations.
MISSIONS
Mission Accomplished: During the month of December, 259 families visited the Food Pan-try, serving 31 new families. The Food Pantry helped feed 1,009 people in December. During 2014 the pantry had 3,423 families visit, feeding 12,877 people throughout the year!
The need still exists! For more info email: [email protected]
CROP Hunger Walk 2015
Jeff Henn has been announced as co-recruiter at CUMC for the Hamilton County Crop Walk. Watch for open registration dates for this annual event. As years past, look for the walk to be held in Octo-ber 2015.
NEW Small Group Series Begins:
Jan. 18th
“Love Does”
Love is not a noun...it’s a verb.
Faith comes alive when we DO the love of God. God’s
love isn’t just a bunch of rules or stuff we have to agree
with. God’s love it different. It changes things. It’s
active. It works. It risks.
God’s love...does.
How can I participate?
Join a 5-week small group to study God’s love and
how it changes the way we love others.
Sign up at www.carmelumc.org or in the Gathering
Place on Sunday mornings.
7 Reasons to Join a Small Group:
1. You will understand the Bible better in a
group.
2. You will begin to really feel like part of
God’s family.
3. Prayer will become more meaningful to you.
4. You will be able to handle stress and
pressure better.
5. You will feel more comfortable talking
about your faith story with friends and
family.
6. You will discover unique gifts you never
knew you had.
7. You will be inspired to take your next step
towards Christ.
Crown Financial Ministries
Contact Sandra if interested in this
Godly financial series.
Weekly Prayer at Carmel UMC Wednesday
Nights in the Chapel 6:30-7:30pm
Monthly Community Prayer
Let’s pray together and lift one another up,
spread God’s love, and share the Good News of
Jesus Christ!
Everyone is invited.
ADULT EDUCATION & DISCIPLESHIP
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It's a proven fact that people who work or play together get to know each other quicker and better. CUMC Sports and Recreation wants to remind you that we provide an opportunity each day of the week to accom-plish getting to know others inside and outside of the church better as well as getting or staying in shape physically. We hope you'll give our classes a try, and tell your friends!
Meet the Instructors here!
* Free Childcare is provided for all classes except Tuesday night
Multi-session passes can be purchased at each class or online at www.carmelumc.org
What is Zumba?
Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. The goal is simple: we want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! At CUMC classes, we'll get each session started with a brief yet thought-provoking Christian devotion and prayer while you are stretching and warming up and we'll end the class with session and church announcements.
Description for Yoga / Pilates class...
Breath guided postures gives the CUMC PiYo participants a welcome opportunity to slow down mentally, build physically and refresh spiritually. Rebecca, holding a RYT-200 and Yahweh Yoga Christian teacher cer-tification, seeks to create a space of peace and encouragement in each class. Strength and flexibility building, while incorporating Christian music and Biblical scriptures, provides a unique opportunity for both physical and spiritual growth.
SPORTS AND REC. MINISTRIES
YOUTH MINISTRY
Monday Zumba 6:30-7:30pm FLC (gym) Michele McKay
Tuesday Christian Yoga/Pilates 6:30-7:30pm The Hub (youth area downstairs) Rebecca McGuckin
Wednesday Zumba 9:15-10:15am FLC Michele McKay
Thursday Zumba 6:30-7:30pm The Hub Jenni Carrillo
Friday Zumba 9:15-10:15am FLC Mari Carmen
The new Sunday Evening Youth Group for 6-12 graders
starts next week! Join us, Sunday, Jan. 25th at 5:30pm.
Dinner will be provided with a program following at 6pm.
Program includes worship time, Bible teaching, group dis-
cussions and some time to just hang out. This is a great
start to connecting, growing, and serving for the Youth of
CUMC!
Youth Ministry Changes Begin Sunday, Jan. 25
Merge: Sunday morning Bible Study Class in the back of the
Youth area @ 9:30
Jumpstart: a Youth led program for CUMC Kids during Sunday
School @ 9:30
Intersect: Sunday night Youth Group for 6-12 graders with Bible,
music, games, dinner and hang out time. Starts @ 5:30pm
Latest schedule for Girls Min-
istries ONLINE!
*inviting children to know and follow Jesus and equipping parents to share Jesus’ love with their children in everyday living*
CYT (Christian Youth Theatre) meets here on Tuesdays. The kids in these
classes have regular performances for the community to enjoy. Everyone is
invited to watch the talent of these amazing children!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Wednesday Nights for Kids has a whole new look!
From 6:30pm to 7:30pm every Wednesday during Wednesday Night Live
the kids will be singing, dancing, acting, missioning and learning a Biblical
lesson. Join CUMC’s great new music director for kids, Nathan Hood and
Pastor Aj for an awesome experience!
Please sign up online if you plan to be a regular attendee. For kids 5 years
old (by Sept 1, 2014) through 5th grade. This program’s success relies on
parent volunteers too. Please sign up here.
Do you like the snow? Are you crafty? Could you make some snowflakes for
Children's Ministry? Some will be used and delivered to shut-ins and
some will be used for VBS decorations. Be as creative as you’d like or
patterns are available on the Children's Ministry cart in the hall.
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
621 S. Range Line Road
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: 317-844-7275
Fax: 317-848-8790
E-mail: [email protected]
www.carmelumc.org
A Christ-centered community
of ordinary people who endeavor to make a
difference.
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Palm Sunday at the Palladium - March 29, 2015
Guatemala Mission Trip - May 18-23, 2015
VBS - June 21 - 25, 2015
El Salvador Mission Trip - July 15-22, 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS
