Mission Statement To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. THE PASTOR S PAGE

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1 MARCH 2018 First United Methodist Church of Wabash, Indiana F I R S T E D I T I O N Mission Statement To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Covenant Together: Love. Lead. Teach. Transform. Dear Church, THE PASTOR S PAGE 110 N. Cass Street, Wabash, IN Growing up in Indianapolis, the month of May was Race month. We had time trials and qualifying, carb day, all culminating in the greatest Spectacle in Racing. But this is March and we are in North Central Indiana. So what does that have to do with anything? As I look at this month I feel like I need to say, Buckle up, friends, we are going to be going fast! We begin the month by dedicating our God s Mission, Our Vision Team on March 4. This Capital Campaign has been something I have said needs to happen for the last five years. We are beginning the process and commissioning the leadership Sunday March 4. The Saturday (March 10) after that, we will have our ADAPT consultation! I am so excited! More than 90 members of this congregation have worked in one way or another to see the information that will be shared and the adaptations we will make over the coming eighteen months. The last week of March we will enter Holy week and prepare to celebrate Easter. I celebrate the blessing of being with you on this journey. Shalom, Rev. Kurt Freeman Senior Pastor - Rev. Kurt Freeman Pastor of Visitation - Rev. John Cook office.wabfirstumc@cinergymetro.net Telephone: (260)

2 UPCOMING CLASS IN APRIL The Worship Committee will be offering two public speaking classes with Roseanne Turner as the leader. The class will cover the basic principles of public speaking and dramatic reading. What a great opportunity for anyone who may feel shy about public speaking or participating in a Sunday service. Roseanne has the training and ability to help you overcome that possible roadblock. The classes will be on Sunday, April 22nd and April 11:30 a.m. Please bring a favorite storybook and a Bible to share your favorite scripture. Thank you. Kari Halderman & Sondra Harrell Worship Co-chairs SAVE THE DATES Our church has several different initiatives starting to ramp up; ADAPT and our Capital Campaign, along with our weekly events. We want to make sure everyone is kept informed. Saturday, March 3-Boy Scout Troop 429 Free Will donation breakfast (MAC) Sunday, March 4- Kickoff Sunday for the Capital Campaign Saturday, March 10-Church-wide ADAPT FUMC, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 11-Following the 10 a.m. worship service-the sweet breakfast casserole contest Tuesday, March 13-Breakfast with Pastor John, 9 The Fried Egg Sunday, March 18-Capital Campaign Prayer Sunday & Meditation Sunday, FUMC

3 YOUTH NEWS FROM NICK! Nick Jacobson

4 If you are interested in helping with Sunday School, I still have openings to help out. This would be a great opportunity to get to know the children in our church and to show your love for them. FACT is going well. The children are learning how to lead the worship service and about the different parts of the worship service. They have made blankets to pray over so they can be presented to the newborn babies in our congregation. We could use additional volunteers for Wednesday night. Jessie Bair-Wilkening will be having sign-up sheets available for VBS soon. VBS will be July 22-26,2018 from 5-7 pm. This will be another great opportunity to use your talents within our children s ministries. Please let Jessie know if you can help. We are very excited for VBS this year. Blessings, Angel DOOR OPENER: Cal Eichenauer WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS FOR MARCH USHERS OF ST. LUKE: Nick Hentgen-Leader Tom Ehret, Jim Lefforge, Mel Rennaker, Austin Deardorff, Troy McKillip, Toni McKillip, Chris Siders, Angie Siders, John Schuler, Jake Schuler GREETERS: March 4, 2018-Mark & Amy Ford March 11, 2018-Cal & Carolyn Eichenauer March 18, 2018-David & Jennifer George family March 25, 2018-Sam & Kristina Atwood family COFFEE HOSTS: March 4, 2018-Howard & Kari Halderman family March 11, 2018-Worship Team- Sweet casserole bakeoff March 18, 2018-Steve & Jane Hentgen March 25, 2018-Orion & Mary Jane Toepfer WORSHIP: Opening Prayer & Children s Parable March 4, 2018-Pastor John & Sue Gray March 11, 2018-Steve Hentgen & Elizabeth & Rebekah Freeman March 18, 2018-Alyssa McKillip & Pastor John March 25, 2018-David Van Camp & Alan Palmer

5 BOY SCOUT TROOP 429 FUND RAISER BREAKFAST SATURDAY, MARCH 3rd 7 AM to 10 First United Methodist Church FREEWILL DONATION -PANCAKES -EGGS -SAUSAGE -BISCUITS & GRAVY HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Sunday, March 25th-Palm Sunday Thursday, March 29th-Maundy Thursday 7pm Friday, March 30th-Good Friday 7pm Sunday, April 1st-Easter SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m. in the Chapel 9:00 a.m. Bible study 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Coffee hour following the 10 a.m. service, in the MAC Communion on the first Sunday of each month NEWSLETTER DEADLINE FOR APRIL NEWS IS MARCH 15

6 KIDS FIRST NEWS CORNER March Donation Requests REMEMBER F.I.S.H. THE FIRST SUNDAY of each month is Collection Sunday for F.I.S.H. Please bring dry and/or canned items you would like to contribute to the Friends In Service Here food pantry, to church, on Sunday, March 4. All contributions w ill be delivered to F.I.S.H. during the week. Suggested Items: Canned fruit & vegetables, cereal, pasta, tuna, canned meat, peanut butter, spaghetti sauce. Your donations are always greatly appreciated. March 4- lbs. 5 oz. cans of Bush s Baked Beans, lbs. 3oz cans of Apple Sauce, Large bags of Potato Chips, Large cans of Country Time lemonade March 11-Napkins, Spoons, Forks, Cups March 18-Baby Wipes, Kleenex, Paper Towels, Clorox Wipes March 26-Gold Fish, Pop Tarts, Cereal, Animal Crackers Missie Edwards, Director LIFETOUCH MOBILE DIRECTORY This link allows everyone to access our roster in the back of the newest pictorial directory. When new information is provided to the office, it is updated here as well. It requires an access code and that is KAF17. first-united-methodist-church

7 NEW BEGINNINGS MINISTRY NEEDS CHANGE FOR A CHANGE 1 ST UMC WILL COLLECT CHANGE THE LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH WATCH FOR THE RED JAR! BLESS YOU COME TRY A MEDITATION CLASS STARTING MARCH 18th Plan to come the 3rd Sunday of each month for spiritual formation through the ancient practice of meditation. Work through a biblical passage utilizing Ignatian-guided meditation with others on the journey of becoming more like Christ. We will meet 5:30pm-7(ish) in the conference room. Any questions please contact Pastor Kurt.

8 Capital Campaign Kickoff Sunday First United Methodist Church March 4, 2018 What is the Capital Campaign about Anyway? Our campaign is not about guilt, pressure, manipulation, hidden agendas, or gimmicks. It is a campaign of the heart! It is about building building devoted, mature Christians. Building active stewardship into our lives. Building ministry and outreach. And, yes, building a center for our ministry. It is about changed lives. It is about obedience about our Yes response to God s challenge. It is committing ourselves to the vision that God has set before us. It is about building stewardship into every area of our lives. It is grappling with the fact that I own nothing, but I am to manage everything. It is about knowing Jesus Christ and making Him known to others. So, what can we expect in this money-raising effort? Here s what WILL NOT happen: Q & A No one will ask you to attend a campaign event and expect you to fill out a commitment card at that moment. Here s what WILL happen: All of us will be challenged to ask God what He intends for us to give to this endeavor. The Bottom Line Scriptural stewardship challenges all of us to wisely use our time, abilities, and financial resources. Christ calls us to a life of discipline and one that is committed to Him. The more we focus on Him, the more our lives can be used for His purpose. As our ministry grows, so, too, will our people grow in maturity and in outreach. The campaign will be successful if each person is challenged to grow spiritually. The Campaign Team Leaders Co-Chairs Howard Halderman & Daniel Stauffer Campaign Administrator Melvin Rennaker Spiritual Emphasis Team Leader Teresa Harris Communications Team Leader Andrea Van Camp Arrangements Team Leader Cindy Hoffman Presentations Team Leader Chad Maple Reminder Team Leader Kari Halderman Advance Commitments Team Leader Mark Ford Creative Gifts Team Leader Dave Mann

9 CLUB :30 1:00 PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR MARCH MEETING March 11, 2018 Please Bring Your Lunch Thank you Teresa Harris JOIN PASTOR COOK FOR A SECOND MEN S BREAKFAST There was a great turnout on February 6th! The group will continue to meet in the months of March and April before taking the summer off. So, let me know if you are interested in attending by either calling or texting me (260) or send an pastorjohn1954@gmail.com. DATE: TUESDAY, MARCH 13th TIME: 9 A.M. PLACE: THE FRIED EGG Dear Church Family, THANK YOU CORNER Thank you so much for the box of Valentine sweets! I loved the variety of cookies and I even shared a few with my teammates. I truly appreciate your generosity and kindness. I feel so blessed to have such a caring church family. Thank you for thinking of me! In Christ's love and mine, Jenna (Halderman) Hello! I received a package in the mail full of cookies and other goodies for Valentines Day and wanted to say thank you for the thoughtful gift! Nate Wiemer Dear First United Methodist Church, Thank you so much for the care package! It was much needed this week. I am so grateful to have such a thoughtful Church family. I appreciate everything you do! Thank you for thinking of me! Love, Katie Ford A heartfelt thank you to all for the thoughtful calls, visits, cards, and prayers. They have been a boost to my recovery! Thank you for being a rainbow on the cloudy days! It made us aware of how important our church family is in our lives. Doug Konkle

10 CHRISTIAN BOOK CLUB 2018 Our church s book club will meet in March on the 20 th at The Fried Egg at 12:30 P.M. Our nonfiction book to be discussed is Priceless by Robert K. Wittman. He is the founder of the FBI Art Crime Team and shares his story of going undercover to track down stolen works of art. After twenty years with the FBI, he retired and opened an art security business. Books are now available so please contact me if you would like to read this book. If you are new to our church and have questions about the book club, you can call me at (260) Our book for April is The Enchanted April written by Elizabeth Von Armin and in May we will discuss All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Duerr. All of our meetings are at The Fried Egg restaurant at 12:30 P.M. Sondra Harrell BOOK remarks: LITTLE FREE LIBRARY Many of you may have already noticed the Little Free Library located as you enter the first set of church doors, off the parking lot. At present, this library contains children s books which are available to any child in the community. A child may take a book and keep it, or he/she can take a book and return it or replace it with another book as a way of sharing. If you have any children s books in new or gently used condition that you would like to donate, or have questions concerning this library, please contact me. Sondra Harrell (260) ALTAR FLOWERS 2018 Dates are still available so check out the sign-up sheet for a date that is special and want recognized. Thank you.

11 Fish and Tenderloin Fundraiser Kids First Children s Ministry and Wesley Academy Preschool are hosting an All You Can Eat Dan s Fish Fry and Tenderloin dinner on Friday, March 16 from 4:30-7:30 in the MAC. Tickets may be purchased following Sunday morning services, and also during the week from Kids First and Wesley Academy staff members. Ticket prices: Adult $10 Children (6-12) $6 Children 5 and under eat free We are anticipating a large attendance and will need workers to help with the ticket and serving lines, kitchen help, and cleanup. We will also need donations of food items that will be served as sides during the dinner. Please check the signup sheets outside the Kids First and Wesley Academy areas for ways that you can help to support these outreach ministries of our church, and help us show hospitality to all who will be in our building that evening.

12 Approved Budget 2018 FINANCIAL REPORT January Monthly Amount Year-to-Date Percentage $455, $37, $37, % January Year-to-Date Income $114, % $114, % Expenses $54, % $54, % Difference $59, $59, GENERAL BUDGET OVERVIEW Beg Balance Income Expense Ending Balance $54, $114, $54, $114, EXPENSES Actual YTD Actual YTD Percentage Anticipated YTD Annual Budget Percentage of Budget Missions & Tithe $ 14, % $ 6, $ 73, % Staff Parish $ 16, % $ 17, $ 207, % Ministries $ 1, % $ 3, $ 36, % Trustees $ 21, % $ 11, $ 138, % TOTAL $ 54, % $ 37, $ 455, % NON-BUDGET MISSIONS INCOME January Year-to-Date UMCOR - US Disaster Relief $ $ Mel Rennaker, Treasurer

13 Easter Flowers This Easter, we will once again be transforming our Sanctuary into a lovely, colorful, plant filled garden and we invite you to help us bring it to life. If you wish to purchase a plant for Easter Sunday, please complete the form below and turn in to the office no later than Sunday, March 18, along with your payment. Checks should be made payable to FUMC and please note on the memo line Easter flowers. Prices are as follows: 6 Hyacinths $ Tulips $ Mums/Daisies $ Azaleas $ Hydrangeas $30.00 Easter Lilies -6 Lilies $ Lilies $48.00 These may be given in memory or in honor of someone, or to the Glory of God. You may take your plant home immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Easter Service. PERSON ORDERING TYPE OF PLANT IN MEMORY OF IN HONOR OF TO THE GLORY OF GOD

14 A NOTE FROM PASTOR JOHN ABLBH-A Better Life Brianna's Hope continues to provide support for people struggling. We are seeing new people each week which is a wonderful testimony that the word is getting out in a positive way. We could use help in the following areas: Greeters Volunteers to serve food Volunteers to help with cleanup Volunteers to provide a meal on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Thursdays of each month. On the 2nd Thursday of each month, a group from the hospital brings in the meal. The meal is at 6pm (MAC) with the meeting following in the chapel at 6:30pm. If you can help in any capacity, please contact Pastor John Thank you to the church for supporting this worship service. Pastor John Cook NEW BEGINNINGS MINISTRIES EVENT On Sunday, March 18, 2018, 5pm-8pm-New Beginnings will be having a taco bar dinner and evening worship service. This is open to the public and a free will donation supper. The service will be at 7pm and Brad Wright, Pastor of Lafontaine Christian Church will be the guest speaker. Address is 1960 Vernon Street, Wabash, IN If you have questions, please contact Donna (260) Thank you.

15 FUMC CARES: For prayer needs during the w eek, please contact Teresa Harris either on her cell phone (preferred number: [260] ), or (teresa7729@gmail.com) to start the prayer chain. If you or a family member is hospitalized or having a medical procedure performed, please inform Teresa or the church office. Homebound: Kate Mitting Autumn Ridge: Bill Kramer Heritage Pointe (Warren Home) Health Care: Maxine Haist, 801 N. Huntington St. (Room 258), Warren, IN Heritage of Huntington: Dorotha Harvey, 1180 W 500 N, Huntington, IN (Room 215) Millers Merry Manor East Martha Langstaff, David Deepe (Room 120) Peabody s Retirement Community: Independent Living: Wes & Norma Wingert The Inn Apartment: Lamoine & Sally Scott (Room 224) Smock Memory Unit: Jayne Pepple Tulip Place: Connie Squires (Room 135) Health Care: Mary Keppel, Terry Cusack Timbercrest Retirement Community: Health Care: Ann Hunter Wellbrooke: Pat Mouser (Room 330) Others: Sue Burton (home, prayers appreciated) Military Members: Jonathan Ridenour, Army SSGT (Hawaii); Kristin Valentine, US Coast Guard (Florida); Brandon Terry (Ft. Benning), Jesus Ratuita (Kuwait), Jonathan Wiemer, Marines (Okinawa), Joe Lee, Air Force (Florida) Prayer Bowls: 1. Daniel & Leslie Stauffer 2. Aaron & Hannah Arrendale 3. Austin & Ann Deardorff 4. Nick & Kortney Hentgen 5. James & Alexandrea Huston If you are expecting, and will be raising your child in this congregation, FUMC wants to honor this special occasion by placing a rose bowl on the altar. If you would like a rose bowl, please notify the church office or Angel Hostetler.

16 MARCH 2018 BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 B-Kara Bever B-Austin Deardorff B-Dalian Leach 2 3 B-Joe Halderman 4 A-Steve & Esther Keffaber B-Linda Gilpin B-Jerry Hipsher B-Max Howard B-Bill Lyons B-Stan Myers 5 B-Meredith Brown B-Kiersten Cole B-David Daine B-Mark Ford 6 A-Doug & Linda Konkle 7 A-Chris & April Stout 8 B-Harvey Coble 9 10 B-Ray Carver B-Nate Fansher B- Mayor Bob Vanlandingham 11 B-Alan Palmer B-Zach Atwood B-Carolyn Eichenauer B-Bev Hostetler 14 B-Corra Speicher 15 B-Oren Wagner 16 B-Pat Cassiday B-Kasey Long 17 A-James & Beverly Hostetler A-Max & Claralou Martin 18 B-Andrea VanCamp B-Elley Weaver 19 B-Nelda Love 20 A-Ham & Julie Sadler 21 B-Larry Hoffman B-Judy Mullen 22 B-John Hostetler A-John & Mindy Bower 25 B-Gavin Ancil B-Quinn Myers B-Mel Thomas 26 A-Tom & Roseanne Turner B-Mindy Bower B-Brian Myers 27 B-Sharon Bair B-Christa Stroup 28 B-Lamoine Scott B-Jackson Tait B-Mike Schuler 31 A-Chuck & Sharon Bair A-Larry & Cindy Hoffman B-Madeline Castle B-Amy Flack

17 MARCH 2018 EVENTS & MEETING SCHEDULE Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 5:30pm-Trustees Bd mtg 6pm-Briana s Hope 2 3 7am-10am-Boy Scout free will donation breakfast 4 Communion Capital Campaign Kick off Sunday 9am-Bible study w/pastor Kurt 9am-Bible study w/c. Hoffman Community Missions Day Remember FISH 5 7pm-Boy Scout mtg 6 7 4pm-FACT 7:15pm-Choir practice 8 6pm-Briana s Hope 9 9am-7pm-ADAPT interviews 10 9am-4pm-ADAPT FUMC 11 9am-Bible study w/ Pastor Kurt 9am-Bible study w/d Highley 11am- Sweet breakfast casserole contest 11:30am-1pm-Club 345 2pm-7pm-Emmaus gathering 12 6pm-Finance Bd mtg 6:30pm-8:30pm- Emmaus Bd mtg No Scout meeting 13 9am-Men s breakfast with Pastor The Fried Egg 6pm-Cub Scout Den mtg 14 4pm-FACT 7:15pm-Choir practice 15 6pm-Briana s Hope 16 Fundraiser for Wesley Academy & Kids First Dan s Fish Fry in the MAC 17 Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby 18 Capital Campaign Prayer Sunday; 9am-Bible study w/pastor Kurt 9am-Bible study w/d Highley 5:30pm-7pm-Meditation class w/pastor FUMC UMC 19 9am-Worship Bd mtg 6:45pm-8pm-Advanced Challenge meeting 7pm-Boy Scout mtg noon-6pm-red Cross blood drive (MAC) 12:30pm-Christian book the Fried Egg 21 4pm-FACT 6:15pm-Kids First Bd mtg 7:15pm-Choir practice 22 6pm-Briana s Hope Honeywell Center-Tim Hawkins 25 HOLY WEEK Palm Sunday 9am-Bible study w/pastor Kurt 9am-Bible study w/c. Hoffman No Youth meeting Remember to drop your change in the Red Jar 26 6pm-Outreach Bd mtg 7pm-Boy Scout mtg 7:30pm-Staff Parish Bd mtg 27 6pm-Cub Scout Den mtg 28 4pm-FACT 7:15pm-Choir practice 29 6pm-Briana s Hope Maundy Thursday 7pm 30 Entire church closed Good Friday 7pm Spring break starts Wesley Academy closed until 4/8/18 31