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First United Methodist Church 411 N. 4th Street Vincennes, IN 47591 A W o r d F r o m O u r P a s t o r... February 2017 Senior Pastor: Paul Wagner paul.wagner@inumc.

net Church Staff Director of Youth & Children s Ministries: Patrick Schutz vincennesfumcyouth@gmail.com God loves you! Director of Music Ministry: Dan Miller dmiller@vinu.

com Worship Services Sundays Traditional Service: 9:30 am Worship First: 11:45 am (First & Third Sundays) Sunday School 10:45 am Be sure to visit us on Facebook! or www.

org Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Hello First Church Friends, With the end of February (actually March 1 st this year) comes the beginning of the Lenten

At First Church we have a number of special Lenten offerings for our spiritual growth and blessing: February 28 th Tuesday Noon Lenten Bible Study begins; taught by Rev.

Lent with a hour of devotion) Sunday s throughout Lent Traditional Worship Services 9:30 am Sunday School & Discussions 10:30 am (Various adult classes studying a variety of

1 First United Methodist Church 411 N. 4th Street Vincennes, IN A W o r d F r o m O u r P a s t o r... February 2017 Senior Pastor: Paul Wagner paul.wagner@inumc.com Administrative Assistant: Sabrina De Vries fumc@cinergymetro.net Treasurer: Jennifer Baumberger jb@cinergymetro.net Church Staff Director of Youth & Children s Ministries: Patrick Schutz vincennesfumcyouth@gmail.com God loves you! Director of Music Ministry: Dan Miller dmiller@vinu.edu Organists: Nancy Mathis mathisnancy@hotmail.com Ellen Bardole ebardole@yahoo.com William Andert william.andert@gmail.com David Messer davidmesser575@gmail.com Worship Services Sundays Traditional Service: 9:30 am Worship First: 11:45 am (First & Third Sundays) Sunday School 10:45 am Be sure to visit us on Facebook! or Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Hello First Church Friends, With the end of February (actually March 1 st this year) comes the beginning of the Lenten season of the church year. Lent is the 40 day period (not counting Sundays) working up to Holy Week and Easter. At First Church we have a number of special Lenten offerings for our spiritual growth and blessing: February 28 th Tuesday Noon Lenten Bible Study begins; taught by Rev. Doug Witt (Meets every Tuesday during Lent so bring your own lunch each week throughout) March 1 st Wednesday 7:00pm evening Service of Ashes (held in our Sanctuary) (Begin Lent with a hour of devotion) Sunday s throughout Lent Traditional Worship Services 9:30 am Sunday School & Discussions 10:30 am (Various adult classes studying a variety of subjects) Worship First Contemporary Worship (only 1 st & 3 rd Sunday s each month at ll:45 am) Lent is meant to be a season of intentional spiritual preparation. Every good thing requires our attention rarely do we simply fall into something great. What will you be doing to be intentional about your spirituality this Lent? Spiritual growth (even maintaining your current spiritual health) requires purposefully seeking God. This Lent join us regularly so that together we can grow intentionally. Pastor Paul 1

Attendance Traditional January February Flower Calendar February 05 - Bill & Betty Amers February 12 - Larry Land February 19 - Ron Fredericks

61 The Mission of The United Methodist Church: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

to provide altar flowers in honor or memory of a loved one, please contact the church office (882-0742).

0-3) Beginner s Class (ages 3-5) One Room Sunday School (K-5) Middle/High School College Adult Classes: G.I.F.T.

Creation: A Divine Cycle Home Builders: Creation: A Divine Cycle Birthdays 02 Chuck Hedde 03 Kenny Roberts 05 Betsy Couchenour Paul Couchenour 07

Ministry Kay Henderson Ken Shirley Robyn Draeger Sue Mardis Needs Those living alone/the lonely 17 Phyllis Stewart 18 Allison Hermes 19 Mark

Anniversaries 07 Steve & Vicki Powell 22 Herb & Juanita Stultz Praises Thank you Lord for the mild weather.

2 Attendance Traditional January February Flower Calendar February 05 - Bill & Betty Amers February 12 - Larry Land February 19 - Ron Fredericks February 26 - Heather Whaley 2 Offering to Budget , , , , The Mission of The United Methodist Church: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our First Church Discipleship Process: To bring people to Christ; to help people grow in Christ; to serve all people for Christ If you would like to provide altar flowers in honor or memory of a loved one, please contact the church office ( ). February February 05 Communion Sins of the Saints #2: Salvation Diminished February 12 Sins of the Saints #3: Witness Defected Join us for Fellowship Time after the service. February 19 Faith Promise Mission Sunday Helping Hands February 26 Prayer: Relationship of Right Living & Fruitful Prayer 10:45 am Nursery (ages 0-3) Beginner s Class (ages 3-5) One Room Sunday School (K-5) Middle/High School College Adult Classes: G.I.F.T. Class (20 s & 30 s): Ifs (Growing In Faith Together) 4:10: Choices that determine destiny ICU: Old Testament Stories from the Backside WHO: Creation: A Divine Cycle Home Builders: Creation: A Divine Cycle Birthdays 02 Chuck Hedde 03 Kenny Roberts 05 Betsy Couchenour Paul Couchenour 07 Mark Hendrix 10 Ann Hedde 11 Taylor Dobbyn Ann Knoll 16 Emily Bunyan Barbara Barry Family Betty Dunlap Betty Wagner Donna Baum FUMC Prison Ministry Kay Henderson Ken Shirley Robyn Draeger Sue Mardis Needs Those living alone/the lonely 17 Phyllis Stewart 18 Allison Hermes 19 Mark Abendroth Ann Couchenour 21 Jane Wineman 22 Ellen Bardole 27 Mykayla Couchenour Corrina Wells Jo Witt 28 Dezarae Johnson February 2017 Anniversaries 07 Steve & Vicki Powell 22 Herb & Juanita Stultz Praises Thank you Lord for the mild weather. Thank you for all of our prayer warriors who, from their knees, quietly and faithfully lift our church up to God every day.. Praise God for His abundance of blessings. The big and the small ones. May we never take them for granted. Thank you to those in our church family who faithfully take the Word to the jail every week. Those that don t know Jesus If you have a prayer need or praise, please call the church office or . We would love to pray for you! 15

14 COMMUNITY to Ann Hedde for being so faithful to have a Sunday School lesson planned for our children every Sunday. Thank you Ann!

Titus 3:14 Matthew 7:12 We are collecting: Box Tops for Education and Campbell s Soup Labels.

Mission s Ministry s Fill-A-Box Knox County Humane Society & Vincennes Pet Port First United Methodist Church Core Values As a congregation of believers in

the hopeless. Jeremiah 29:11 Romans 15:4-6 & 13 STEWARDSHIP We shall contribute our finances, time and talent to build God s kingdom.

Colossians 4:2 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 WORSHIP We shall regularly attribute worth to God together as a body of believers.

They aren t our goal or objective, but as things we value they give us boundaries within which we operate to fulfill our mission.

.. The United Methodist Youth Home, based in Evansville, has been providing appropriate care and instruction to help vulnerable young men and women (ages

3 14 COMMUNITY to Ann Hedde for being so faithful to have a Sunday School lesson planned for our children every Sunday. Thank you Ann! We shall care about and address people s needs inside and outside the church. Titus 3:14 Matthew 7:12 We are collecting: Box Tops for Education and Campbell s Soup Labels. These can be placed in the appropriate drawers in the Elevator Room. Mission s Ministry s Fill-A-Box Knox County Humane Society & Vincennes Pet Port First United Methodist Church Core Values As a congregation of believers in Jesus Christ desiring to faithfully fulfill our mission, we strive to do ministry remaining true to these core values: ENCOURAGEMENT We shall bring hope to the hopeless. Jeremiah 29:11 Romans 15:4-6 & 13 STEWARDSHIP We shall contribute our finances, time and talent to build God s kingdom. 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 PRAYER We shall privately and publicly commune with God and connect with God s grace. Colossians 4:2 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 WORSHIP We shall regularly attribute worth to God together as a body of believers. Hebrews 12:28 Psalm 29:2 Our core values act like bumpers on a bowling alley lane. They aren t our goal or objective, but as things we value they give us boundaries within which we operate to fulfill our mission. FUMC Biz Keeping you up-to-date with the latest church news... Faith Promise Sunday... The United Methodist Youth Home, based in Evansville, has been providing appropriate care and instruction to help vulnerable young men and women (ages 10-21), from all over the state, become responsible and productive members of their local community. Know someone who needs recognition? or call in information to the church office for inclusion in the Mid-Week News and monthly Newsletter. Some of these young people may have been sent through the Department of Child Services, and in many instances had been removed from their families for a variety of reasons. They may have a psychiatric diagnosis, such as Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, or a Personality Disorder. Others may have histories of running away, truancy, substance abuse, family stress, and dysfunction. Some of the youth simply need a structured setting in which to develop social skills, respect for authority, self-control, and problem-solving skills. There are three specific programs on the campus; Truancy Intervention, Day- Treatment and Residential Treatment. Their Developments Officer, Travis Johnson, will be coming to FUMC on Faith Promise Sunday, 19 February, to tell us more about this amazing program and how we can be involved. Lunch courtesy of: Wednesday, February 1 11:00 am-1:00 pm Dr. Jacob Ringenberg Family Medicine & Primary Care Sports Medicine Dr. Ringenberg is a part of the Good Samaritan Physicians Network 3

FUMC Biz continued from page 3 January 8, 2017 We will continue to fill the boxes for: Knox County Humane

.. February will be bringing in some changes for our modern worship service.

On the first Sunday, we will enjoy live music from our Worship First band and share a meal.

Join us on February 5th; we will be serving soup and sandwiches, and tea, lemonade, and coffee.

.. To our Church Family, It has been a long journey but we just got the results of Arlene s last CT scan and

To this info, we are very relieved and grateful. She is holding her own and the cancer is in remission.

It is very comforting to know that He is still in charge. May God bless you all for your kindness and support.

Your thoughtfulness is out of this world! 4 R to L: Jay Bardole (Lay Leader), Paul Wagner (Sr.

4 FUMC Biz continued from page 3 January 8, 2017 We will continue to fill the boxes for: Knox County Humane Society Vincennes Pet Port Cat Litter Cat/Dog Food Dog treats Collars Dog Toys Paper Towels Leashes Puppy Cleaning Blankets Food Supplies (good quality) Purina Cat Food Purina Kitten Food The brand Purina is requested as it is better for feline digestion. is changing... February will be bringing in some changes for our modern worship service. Worship First will only meet the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month at the same time, 11:45 am. On the first Sunday, we will enjoy live music from our Worship First band and share a meal. The 3rd Sunday will be our usual fare of coffees, teas & snacks to go with the message. Join us on February 5th; we will be serving soup and sandwiches, and tea, lemonade, and coffee. Lunch will be available from 11:30 am through the service! Thank You... To our Church Family, It has been a long journey but we just got the results of Arlene s last CT scan and were told that things have not changed from her last scan and blood tests. To this info, we are very relieved and grateful. She is holding her own and the cancer is in remission. For all this, we give thanks: for all the visits, cards, food items, flowers, phone calls, and most of all, for all the church family s prayers. Many times we were more in need of your prayers and God s intervention, than anything else. It is very comforting to know that He is still in charge. May God bless you all for your kindness and support. Arlene & Dan Wolven Thank you so much for the generous donation of different clothing items for our students! Your thoughtfulness is out of this world! 4 R to L: Jay Bardole (Lay Leader), Paul Wagner (Sr. Pastor), Jennifer Baumberger (Financial Secretary/Treasurer), Sabrina De Vries (Administrative Assistant), Ede Mattison (Nursery Attendant), Patrick Schutz (Director of Children & Youth) and Dan Miller (Director of Music). Karen Archer (Custodian) not shown. Lenten Bible Study coming at the end of February! Doug Witt will be leading us on a Journey to Jerusalem. Join us Noon......bring your lunch, bring your friends, bring your smile! Sara Schutz, Vigo Elementary School Nurse 13

5 Here s what s been happening at FUMC... CIA CHRISTIANS IN ACTION Susan Meiers & Ann Hedde are all smiles while packing! A combined ministry of First United Methodist, St. John s UCC & First Christian (Disciples of Christ) Churches 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. February 5 Service to Sandy s Pantry February 12 A Divine Dinner 5-7 pm 5-7 pm Hannah Hendrix & Grayce Lewis are feeling the LOVE! February 19 Ski Trip Paoli Peaks 1 pm - 10 pm February 26 A Divine St. John s UCC 5-7 pm Join the starting February 5th for a church-wide race between First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, First United Methodist Church, and St. John s United Church of Christ. Let s race to get as many funds for the youth mission trip as possible! See the table in the back of the sanctuary. Run your best in the race of faith, and win eternal life for yourself. 1 Timothy 6:12 (Good News Bible) Sunday, February 5 The CIA Youth Group helped out with packing backpacks on January 8th. 12 Sunday, February 12 5

Intentional Faith Development Team Minutes November 28, 2016 In attendance: Mary Robertson, Paul Wagner, Patrick Schutz, Roberta Wagner, Ann Hedde & Sandra Ave.

Patrick will purchase the gift cards and mail them in the greeting cards he already has with a note about the email devotional they will begin receiving.

6 Intentional Faith Development Team Minutes November 28, 2016 In attendance: Mary Robertson, Paul Wagner, Patrick Schutz, Roberta Wagner, Ann Hedde & Sandra Ave. Regrets received: None Meeting opened with prayer by Paul. College Care Packages: We will send $15 pizza gift cards to the college students (we have 14 college students this year). Patrick will purchase the gift cards and mail them in the greeting cards he already has with a note about the devotional they will begin receiving. End of Year Report to Administrative Council: We met 2 of our 4 goals that were set for the year. Mary will prepare a report for the council and will include in it things we did outside of our goas such as starting the Beginner s Sunday School class that has had 8 different children attend at some point, more than once. Goal setting for next year: Roberta will do this at the next meeting as the new coordinator. Goals are due to council by end of January Children s Outreach Event: We have received $7,000 from Wills & Bequests. We will get $3,000 now so that we can get things started and then the rest in Our target group for the event will be elementary children and their families. Looking at holding the event in August or September of (This event replaces VBS) Patrick has been looking at possible speaker/activities/shows. Next meeting: Wednesday, January 6:00 pm. We will decide at this meeting what our regular meeting date/time will be for Meeting closed with prayer by Patrick. These are the minutes from our various ministries to keep you more informed through out the year of what is taking place behind the scenes here at FUMC. Risk Taking Missions and Service Meeting December 28, 2016 Persons present: Bill Amers, Sandy Barker, Jay Bardole, Paul Wagner. The Meditation was based on 2 Peter 1:3-4. It reminded us that we need to prepare 6 ourselves to help and witness to others at home and abroad. volunteers. The next meeting is scheduled fro Wednesday, February 15 th. The meeting was closed by Patrick. Radical Hospitality and Ministry Outreach Committee January 11, 2017 Discussion Items: Worship First Program Change Promotions The committee discussed how the promotions of the programming changes for the contemporary service will be promoted. The following methods were selected: Repurpose the previous yard signs with a sticker overlay. Fliers - committee members took fliers for distribution and they will be made available at church services Campus - Kristi is reaching out to CCF on the VU Campus Press release to local media Book radio interviews at the end of January Kristi will address the congregation January 22 and encourage members to bring a guest who may be looking for a new service to attend. A reminder will be announced January 29. Welcome Center Assignments: January 15 - Peggy York February 5 - Don Baker 22 - Kristi February 12 - Peggy 29 - Ellen The committee will work on the report for the February Council Meeting covering the established activity goals and how well we met them. These would include: Dinner with a Doctor Back to School Blessings Easter flower Distribution Future activities: Establish goals for this year Work with the education committee to support future activity Plan on continuing the back to school blessing, perhaps on a rotational basis Invite Lisa Miller to share a tutoring project at the February Meeting Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 8 at 7:00pm 11

7 College Care Packages - devotional is ed/mailed to college students with a pizza gift card. Library - continue upkeep/organization and promotion of new items. Goals for 2017: To have an average weekly attendance of: o Beginner s Class - 3 o Elementary Class - 4 o Jr/Sr High Class - 3 To start an evening Bible/Book study To have 16 children in attendance for Easter Egg Hunt and lesson To have attendance of 50% of our children for Back to Sunday School Sunday (Pre-K thru High School) To have 45 books checked out of the libraries (children & adult) To have 100 children in attendance at the Children s Outreach Event New Business: New Bible Study: There was discussion on starting a new evening Bible/Book Study Group (with child care) and the possibility of incorporating this with the KFC group in some way. Maybe movie night for the kids while the adults have Bible study. Possibly using Facebook to post devotionals weekly. Discussion will continue at the next meeting. Hunt. Easter Egg Hunt: Ann Hedde agreed to do the lesson before the Easter Egg Children s Outreach Event: Patrick has been working to find speakers/ entertainment. He has found a Christian magician (Brad Brown from Louisville, KY). His cost is $1,250 + mileage/meals/lodging. He can do a show from minutes long. Silly Safaris (from Indy) is our other entertainment choice. They have a Christian based show. Patrick is going to contact them to get more information. There was discussion about having the magician for and hour, then a break with food/snacks, and then another hour of Silly Safaris. We are looking at the following venues in this order of preference: Adams Coliseum, Green Auditorium, Lincoln High School Auditorium, Vigo Elementary Gym. Carmen is getting information on Green Auditorium, Roberta is getting information on Adams Coliseum and Lauren is getting information on Lincoln Auditorium. We will finalize the date, place and entertainment by January 27th. Library: There was discussion on increasing the announcements/advertising of the library and the new books available. Might have Sabrina post a picture of the book cover of new books & a small description on Facebook. Sandy Ave needs help with the library and will have Sabrina put something in the mid-week news asking for 10 Balance in Missions Funds a. John Groves $ 125 b. Andy H 1494 c. Faith Promise 1292 Fill-A-Box was a special Christmas project that was a mitten/cap/underwear tree. The gifts will be delivered to Nancy Gress, the Vincennes School system head nurse when schools open. For January/February will be to the Pet Port and Humane Society. We will compile a list of needs from the Pet Port (Jay) and Humane Society (Sandy). The committee will purchase flees and prepare a set of instructions and encourage members to make dog chew toys to give to the Pet Port. It was decided to ask someone from the Evansville Youth Home to give the 2017 Faith Promise Sunday message. Pastor Paul will make the contact and explore the possibility that some of our members could tour Evansville Youth Home. In 2016 our goal was 5000 hour of volunteer service and $ We need to set our 2017 goal. Members reviewed a Measurable Outcomes report and corrections were made. That document will be submitted to Pastor Paul. Intentional Faith Development Team Minutes January 11, 2017 In Attendance: Roberta Wagner (coordinator), Patrick Schutz, Ann Hedde, Sandra Ave, Linda Dobbyn, Lauren Hinz, Carmen Andert & Paul Wagner. Meeting was opened with introduction of team members, prayer by Pastor Paul and devotional by Roberta. The mission statement was reviewed as well as the purpose of our team and what we normally do. The following events are scheduled for 2017: Easter Egg Hunt with lesson on Easter Sunday (April 16) Confirmation Sunday cake/punch reception and presentation of gift to each confirmand. (May 7) Preliminary results of the Advent Offering were: a. CASA $1795 b. School Nurse Fund 1825 c. Loaves and Fishes 1945 Total $5565 Senior Recognition Sunday cake/punch reception & presentation of Wesley Study Bibles to each graduate. (May 21) Back to Sunday School Sunday with teacher installation, Prayer Partners, and Bible presentations to kindergarten & third graders (August 13) Children s Outreach Event (this is replacing Vacation Bible School this year) - Tentative dates are Saturday, September 9th or Saturday, September 16 th Continued on page

F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 7 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 Dine With a Doc 11:000 am 5 Communion CIA Youth Group Service at Sandy s Pantry 5:00-7:00 pm 6 Staff Meeting

8 F e b r u a r y Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Dine With a Doc 11:000 am 5 Communion CIA Youth Group Service at Sandy s Pantry 5:00-7:00 pm 6 Staff Meeting 11:00 am 7 Risk Taking Mission & Service Team Meeting 7:00 pm 8 Radical Hospitality Meeting 7:00 pm Fellowship Time KFC-Valentine Delivery 1:00-3:00 pm CIA Youth Group A Divine Dinner 5:00-7:00 pm Passionate Worship Team Meeting 7:00 pm Intentional Faith Development Meeting 6:00 pm 19 Faith Promise Sunday CIA Youth Group Ski Trip 1:00-10:00 pm Devotion Time Willow Manor - 2:00 pm 20 Staff Meeting 11:00 am Administrative Council Meeting 7:00 pm Deadline for March Newsletter items Widow s Group 1:30 pm 8 26 CIA Youth Group A Divine Dinner 5:00-7:00 pm Lenten Bible Study 12:00 pm Weekly Events unless otherwise noted on date Sunday: Worship Service - 9:30 am (Kids Church during service) Sunday School: 10:45-11:30 am : 11:45 am (1 st & 3 rd Sundays) Thursday: Handbell Choir - 6:00 pm Chancel Choir - 7:00 pm 9

Pastor Paul. A W o r d F r o m O u r P a s t o r... Church Staff. First United Methodist Church 411 N. 4th Street Vincennes, IN

Pastor Paul. A W o r d F r o m O u r P a s t o r... Church Staff. First United Methodist Church 411 N. 4th Street Vincennes, IN First United Methodist Church 411 N. 4th Street Vincennes, IN 47591 January 2017 A W o r d F r o m O u r P a s t o r... Hello First Church Friends, Here are a few humorous questions to get you thinking