The Chimes. God s BIG Backyard: Where Kids Have a Blast Serving Jesus! In This Issue REMINDER 2013 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

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1 The Chimes April/May VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL God s BIG Backyard: Where Kids Have a Blast Serving Jesus! Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14 9am-noon Children s Ministries Invites All Kids To Have A Blast Serving Jesus! Registration will begin soon for 2-year-olds through upcoming 6 th graders. Please visit or the church website ( and follow the VBS link to register kids or become a volunteer. Please note that free child care is provided for children under 2 when their parents are volunteers. Adult and youth volunteers are needed for one day or all five in a variety of positions. Contact Alexandra Lamb at the church office for more information (alamb@fumcb.org or ). VBS Fundraising This year, it s all about serving others in our community. We have some precious helping hands certificates created by the children of our church, along with a beautiful potted plant. We re willing to share these specials items with your neighbors and friends who play a special role in our Bloomington community helping others think teachers, coaches, babysitters, doctors, moms & dads, etc. (at their home, place of work, school, etc.)! Orders can be placed during the month of April and distribution will take place during the first full week of May (just in time for Mother s Day). For $20 you can change a child s life forever by sending them to VBS, while honoring a real community helper in Bloomington. VBS Wish List: - plastic fencing - clothesline and pins (3-4 sets) - brightly colored plastic tablecloths for the craft room (8-10) - red-checked plastic tablecloths for the snack tables (15) - birdhouses - doghouses (1-2) - wading pools (1-2) - 1 tire swing (or the rope & an old tire to make a decorative one) - artificial potted flowers, trees & shrubs - garden bench - lantern or patio lights - kids patio furniture - small fire pit - small kiddie swing set - old lawn mower - charcoal grill (for decorative purposes) - any and all artificial flowers Please note that all items will be returned to owners at the end of VBS unless they would like to be permanently donated. Please mark all items with your first and last name. Questions? Contact Alex Lamb at the church. In This Issue Zachary Novak Scholarship Concert 4 New Member Orientation 4 Confirmation Class 5 Summer PDO Schedule 8 Sunday School Teacher Appreciation 9 Scholarship Packets Available 11 FEAST 11 New Sermon Series 13 DivorceCare 14 UMW Sponsored The Art & Joy of the American Carousel 14 & 16 REMINDER Summer Worship Schedule starts May 26 -First Up: 8:30 a.m. (Great Hall) -Sanctuary Worship: 9:45 a.m. -The Open Door: 11:00 a.m. (The Buskirk-Chumley)

2 Just A Thought by Rev. Mark Fenstermacher It was one of the strangest moments in my time as an undergraduate at IU. I stopped by a professor s office to pick up a paper he had graded. When I entered his office he looked up and said, This is good stuff: where did you get it? I was stunned and puzzled. I didn t immediately understand that he was accusing me of plagiarism. I wrote it, I stammered. He dismissively marked a C at the top of the front page, and told me to leave his office. For some reason I never complained about the unfairness of his action. The wrongness of his accusation. Here was the thing: he smoked a pipe and the tobacco had a particular aroma to it. It seemed that everywhere I went in Bloomington I would smell that pipe tobacco. I tried my best to avoid the instructor but there he would be, around the corner at Jewel or Osco or the Mall. When I would notice the smell of the tobacco I would turn and head the other way. I just didn t want to come face to face with him again! Not that I hated him or wished him harm but because it all was so uncomfortable. The Gospel of Mark, in many translations, ends with a long description of multiple appearances of the risen Christ to his friends and followers. Many Bible scholars say, though, the original text ends with verse 8: Overcome with terror and dread, they fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid. (CEB) THE AROMA I COULDN T ESCAPE The Gospel of Mark was written during a time of extreme persecution. He gives us an account of the life and teachings of Jesus that is short and to the point. One instructor told me it almost feels like the words were written down hurriedly, by candlelight under the cover of darkness, behind closed doors, with the author always ready to flee. It is a gospel for people who live on the run. Will Willimon talks about the resurrection as this event that shocked people. People who had counted on Jesus being dead and gone, kept silent by the tomb, were suddenly surprised to find him loose in the world. What Easter means is that Jesus is loose in the world. Grace is loose in the world. So the risen Christ will find us wherever we are. He ll be on the other side of the aisle in the grocery store, in the silent hours of the night, in the middle of a concert, in a conversation with a friend, in the building of a Habitat House. Wherever we go, wherever life takes us, we will find ourselves catching the scent of grace, of new life, of second chances, of a truth that burns away the junk in our lives and sets us free. The aroma of that pipe tobacco was everywhere and so is the Galilean. In Christ and for Christ, Mark At the old rugged cross we see humanity at its worst, but God at God s best. Herbert Lockyer fumcb@fumcb.org

3 FOR OUR PRAYERS Our sympathy goes to: Allie McGow on the death of her uncle, Michael Westhues, February 17. Maria Schmidt on the death of her grandmother, Jo Schmidt, on February 21. Jo Ellen Ham on the death of her father, Richard Forkner, on March 2. Cara Whitley on the death of her mother, Grace Ann Gardner Denny, on March 7. Heather (Butler) Heckler on the death of her husband, Jay S. Heckler, on March 15. Jay is the son-in-law of Lee & Helen Butler. Wanda Summers on the death of her husband, John L. Summers, on March 17. John is the father of Marsha Lettelleir. Susan Gates on the death of her husband, Jerry Gates, on March 18. Jessica Gaus on the death of her husband, Rev. John Gaus, on March 23. IF YOU DON T TELL US, WE WON T KNOW If you or a family member needs a visit or a phone call, you will need to let someone from First know that. We often hear after the fact that someone has been in special need and we never knew. Please send us a note or speak to someone in the church office or use the emergency contact number and let us know. We want to be there when you need us, but we cannot do that if we don t know. Sponsoring flowers for the altar can be a wonderful and unique way to honor someone special. These flowers can serve as a memorial to someone, as a way to honor an individual or group, or to remember a special day such as an anniversary or birthday. You can also sponsor flowers just to provide beauty to the altar area. The cost for sponsoring an altar floral arrangement is $50. Please call the church office for further details ( ). PASTORAL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER The church has a dedicated number for after-hours pastoral emergency needs. Calls to (812) will immediately transfer to one of the church s pastors. You can also obtain this number by calling the church office. After hours, the number will be given in the recorded greeting. April/May

4 NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION COMING SOON! (please note schedule changes with more options): WESLEY CHOIR & FRIENDS PRESENT The 7th Annual Zachary Novak Scholarship Concert Saturday, April 27 7 p.m. - Great Hall On Saturday, April 27, the Wesley Choir and Friends will present the Seventh Annual Zachary Novak Scholarship Concert to support the Zachary Novak Memorial Scholarship. The program will feature the Wesley Choir and other FUMCB musicians, including Charles Webb, A Men, the Joyful Ringers, Micah and Alex Lamb, and the Children's Choir, performing a varied program including both sacred and secular favorites. Coffee, lemonade, tea, and delicious desserts, homemade by the Wesley Choir, will be served. A free-will offering will be taken for the scholarship at the door. If you are new to First Church/The Open Door we invite you to join with us as members of the church as you live out your calling to follow Jesus Christ. Whether you are transferring your membership from another congregation or are joining by profession/ reaffirmation of faith, we hope you find a place of welcome, connection and service. The Orientation Sessions are for all interested in membership -- some choices in times and days are available to make it possible for everyone to participate in both sessions. Please plan to attend either the Sunday or the Wednesday classes (although you can choose one of each if necessary): Sundays, April 14 and 21 12:15-2:30 p.m. Light lunch and childcare provided. Weds, April 10 and May 8 6:30-8:30 p.m. Child care provided FEAST is served 5:30 6:30 in the Great Hall is a great time of fellowship and delicious food. To register for the New Member Orientation Sessions, please RSVP to Beckie Jones ( or rljones1716@gmail.com) or Allison Rink ( or arink@commsrv. com) by April 7 or contact the church office (courtneyw@fumcb.org). We say Thank You to Cindy Lonnberg as a member of the FUMC Staff. For over 10 years Cindy has produced bulletins and The Chimes with excellence and creativity. She has documented, through photos, every aspect of the church s life and has helped make the church visible in the community with her work in advertising. Her laughter, dedication, and love of handbags & fun nail polish will be greatly missed in staff gatherings. However, in the effort to balance the church budget, the position of Communications Director has been eliminated. While Cindy, Bill, Sam and Emma continue as beloved members of this faith community, it is with heavy but grateful hearts that we acknowledge Cindy s leave-taking. FUMCB members are invited to send Cindy notes of thanks and appreciation in care of FUMC, 219 E. 4th Street, Bloomington, IN fumcb@fumcb.org

5 Our 2013 Confirmation class has been working hard since January. We invite everyone to be in pray for these confirmands. The date for their confirmation has been shifted to May 5 when we encourage everyone to come celebrate their faith journey! Brock Brown Brock is an 8th grader at Tri-North Middle School. He is a competitive swimmer and one of the top 8 in his age group. He also enjoys riding his bike. Last summer he rode his bike from San Francisco to Bloomington with the local group, Decycles. This summer he is riding with them from Mexico to Canada. Forrest Brown Forrest is in the 8th grade at Tri-North Middle School. He is the President of the National Junior Honor Society at Tri-North. Also, he is on the Science Olympiad team and plays in the jazz band. He likes hanging out with his friends, doing things with the Youth Group, watching movies, and playing soccer. Naomi Brown Naomi is 13 and an 8th grader at Jackson Creek Middle School. She has lived in Bloomington for almost ten years. Naomi has a little sister named Susan. In her free time, Naomi enjoys swimming, reading, playing flute, and hanging out with friends. She also plays the piano. She swims for CCiST, practicing two hours, six days a week. She has played flute for a little over one year and also plays piano. Naomi will attend South High School next year. Seth Cantrell Seth is an 8th grader at Tri-North Middle School. He plays soccer for the Cutters Soccer Club. He enjoys camping and water skiing. Seth s parents are Angie & Dean Cantrell. His brothers are Jacob and Ethan. Claire Carney Claire is 14 and an 8th grader at The Bloomington Project School. She will attend Bloomington High School North next year. Claire has attended FUMC since she was eight. Her activities include Young Women Writing for a Change classes, pottery at the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center, dance through Indiana University s Pre-college Ballet program, Syncopation Bloomington show choir, and performing arts classes at her school. She enjoys playing the piano, singing, and reading. Jason Cherry Jason is an 8th grader at Jackson Creek Middle School. He enjoys math classes and plays violin in the Orchestra program. He has participated on the basketball, track, and cross country teams while at JCMS. He is an avid soccer enthusiast and has been a member of the Cutter s Travel Program for the past three years. His sister, Caroline, is a 6th grader at University School. Jason s parents are Jay Cherry & Shelly Caplinger-Cherry. Lucia Davila Lucia is 14 and an 8th grader at The Bloomington Project School. Lucia enjoys drawing, photography, playing guitar & ukulele, and having fun with friends. Ana-Claire Henderson Ana-Claire is 13 and has attended FUMC since her baptism as a baby. She is an 8th grader at Batchelor Middle School. Ana is a distance runner and ran for the middle school track and crosscountry teams. She also ran for the Indiana Running Club and went to the Junior Olympics state competition. She currently plays basketball. Ana is a huge fan of the IU Basketball team and especially Cody Zeller. Phillip King Phillip is 13 and an 8th grader at Jackson Creek Middle School. He enjoys playing basketball and hanging out with friends. Phillip has a dog named Lexi. His parents are Kelly & Michel King and he has a sister, Taylor. Sam Lonnberg Sam is an 8th grader at Jackson Creek Middle School. His parents are Bill & Cindy Lonnberg and his sister, Emma, is in 6th grade. He plays basketball, soccer, and guitar. His hobbies include playing video games, watching English Premier League soccer, and following Indiana basketball. Cameron A. McClaine Cameron is an 8th grader at Jackson Creek Middle School. He stays very active with soccer, cross country, and track. He also enjoys hanging out with friends and bothering his little sister. He plays a mean game of ping-pong and his favorite subject is math. David McKinley Chavez Norris David is 13 years old. He is homeschooled and in the 8th grade. He enjoys playing musical instruments, listening to music, and participating in 4-H and Boy Scouts. He is also active in the Bell Choir at FUMC. Thomas Richardson Thomas is the son of Curt & Missy Richardson and has two older brothers and one younger brother. He is an 8th grader at Batchelor Middle School. He plays baseball, football, and basketball. Benton Schultz Benton is 13 and an 8th grader at Tri-North Middle School. He is in the National Junior Honor Society. Benton plays soccer on the Cutters Travel Team and enjoys hiking, fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. He hopes to be a marine biologist and/or an archeologist. Bailey Silvers Bailey is an 8th grader at Jackson Creek Middle School. She participates in soccer, cheerleading, and track. She has an older sister, Madison, and a younger brother, Reid. Her parents are John & Jill Silvers. Wil Stowell Wil is an 8th grader at Jackson Creek Middle School. He lives with his parents, Mike & Katie, and his brothers Ben, a sophomore at Indiana University, and Sam, a junior at Bloomington High School South. Wil has two golden retrievers and enjoys sports. Thomas Lane Walls Thomas attends Tri-North Middle School. He plays soccer for the Bloomington Cutters travel team. He also plays basketball for the Tri-North Trojans. His hobbies include sports and watching movies. Thomas has attended FUMC since he was three months old when he played baby Jesus in the Christmas pageant. His parents are Laura Lane & the late Steve Walls. His sister is Lily Grace and she attends Indiana University. Julia Wood Julia is 14 and an 8th grader at Tri-North Middle School. She plays school and club volleyball, runs track, plays the clarinet in band, and babysits. Julia likes school and is excited for her family s vacation this summer to Ocean City, MD. April/May

6 OUTREACH April Outreach Spotlight: Habitat for Humanity What it is: The Monroe County Habitat for Humanity affiliate builds houses in partnership with people in need, and then sells the houses to the homeowner partners. Homeowners are selected by affiliates based on their need for housing, ability to repay a no-profit mortgage, and willingness to partner with Habitat. Mortgage payments contribute to a Fund for Humanity, which in turn provides the money to build more houses. Because of Habitat's no-profit loans and because the houses are principally built with volunteer labor, mortgage payments are affordable for low-income partners. Go online for more information at Make checks payable to FUMC, with "Habitat for Humanity" on the memo line. What it means: The Mosier family of five - Ryan and Amanda plus Aiden (5), Jade (3) and baby Mila (1) - were living in a cramped two bedroom trailer situated in a neighborhood where they weren't comfortable letting their kids go out to play. The utility expenses were too high to make the gas stove affordable, so Amanda had to get creative with her use of circuit breakers and kitchen appliances. After applying for several bank loans and being turned down, the Mosiers were encouraged by family and friends to look into Habitat. The day that the Mosiers were accepted into the program was Aiden's fifth birthday. They went to visit the lot where their home would be built. "Aiden ran in circles around the cul-de-sac," Amanda said. "He'll have a place to play and ride his bike and meet other kids." May Outreach Spotlight: Martha's House What it is: Martha s House is a local 28-bed facility that provides not only emergency shelter but also educational and social services for homeless adults. It now meets and exceeds HUD benchmarks for helping its 300 annual guests find stable housing and/or better employment. Martha s house has collaborated with other agencies to open a family shelter. Martha s House serves both the chronically homeless (through its Bridges program) and the situationally homeless. Make checks payable to FUMC, with "Martha s House" on the memo line. What it means: A former guest of Martha s House recently said that "I do not know if I would be alive, let alone sober, if Martha's House was not in existence. When I first became homeless, winter was not far away. I would have either been on the streets or around other using, drinking people. I cannot stress enough the important role it had in my recovery. And not only mine - for people who work for recovery and truly want independence, it is exactly the type of help that is necessary." fumcb@fumcb.org

7 UNITED METHODIST WOMEN (umw) United Methodist Women (UMW) is a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. UMW s four mission emphases are spiritual growth, social action, education and interpretation, and membership nurture and outreach. CIRCLES FUMC women are invited to attend and, even better, to join one of the following five UMW circles currently meeting on a monthly basis from September through May: Aldersgate, fourth Tuesday evening in members homes -- Sandra Moberly, Bethany, first Thursday, 9:30 a.m. in the Thurston Parlor -- Helen Wiesler, Circle of Love (online circle) -- Beverly Calender-Anderson, Queenbee049@yahoo.com, ; Nicole Griffin, nsg@indiana.edu, Lydia, second Friday, noon in the Thurston Parlor -- Betty Barchman, Phoebe, last Wednesday, noon in members homes -- Doris Hahn, ; Connie Hegarty, UMW MEETINGS AND EVENTS Apr. 5 Girl Scout hands-on project, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Apr. 6 Girl Scout hands-on project, 8 a.m.-noon Apr. 9 Lord We See You: Exploring Migration Issues, 6:30 p.m., Room 218/219. Members of the Faalzada family, who were sponsored as refugees by the Kenda Webb Covenant Discipleship Group, will share their story of emigrating from Afghanistan to the United States. Apr. 12 Girl Scout hands-on project, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Apr. 13 Girl Scout hands-on project, 8 a.m.-noon Apr. 20 Southeast District Spring Gathering, Living the Heart of God, Rita Gaither-Gant leading a discussion on domestic violence, 9 a.m. registration, Petersville UMC. Local officer training after lunch. May 1 UMW Readers Club, 6:30 p.m., Thurston Parlor May 3 Church Women United May Friendship Day, Swinging Wide Doors of Hospitality, program at 11 a.m., lunch at noon, cost $7, Bell Trace Health and Living Center. To register, call Lillian Jackson at May 19 Master Woodcarver of Carousels -- Rev. David Babb, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Great Hall May 29 Campaign for Children, distribution of children s books, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Wednesday Food Pantry UMW Women's Mini Retreat co-chairs Nicole Griffin and Evelyn LaFollette pause for a moment with Caroline Dowd- Higgins after Caroline's keynote speech. Korea, $75; Mary Elizabeth Inn, San Francisco, $60. UMW Women s Mini Retreat Although there was no charge for the UMW Women s Mini Retreat March 2, a suggested donation of $10 ($5 for students) was requested, with all proceeds going to missions. Donations totaled $710. From a list of five missions, each attendee was asked to choose a mission for her donation. Based on these choices, the total was divided as follows: Red Bird Mission School, Beverly, Ky., $235; Lucille Raines Residence, Indianapolis, $205; Kissy Nutrition Center Program, Freetown, Sierra Leone, $135; Sunlit Sisters Center, Pyeongtaek, South Thank you to all who attended the retreat and contributed to its success in mission. One attendee noted on the evaluation form, This was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday. At the Women's Mini Retreat table hosted by Betty Barchman, seated, was this multi-age group: Michelle Henderson, Emma Hamilton, Susan Spencer, Sydney Spencer, Marilyn Minor, Ana Henderson, and Lisa Hamilton. April/May

8 SPRING SUNDAY SCHOOL MARCH, APRIL, MAY 2 and 3 year olds: The 10+ children who attend this lively class learned in the month of March about the value of kindness through stories of Jesus, as well as lessons relating to Palm Sunday and Easter. April will include lessons about hope in Jesus because Jesus is alive! We will finish up the school year with a unit entitled We Love God, learning how we can sing to God, thank God, talk to God and listen to God. 4 year olds through Grade 4: During the month of March, kids had the opportunity to learn about the passion story with individual lessons on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. In April and May, classes will focus on New Testament stories like The Good Samaritan, Mary and Martha, The Prodigal Son, The 10 Outcasts and Lazarus. Club 56 (5 th and 6 th Grade): The 16+ preteens who attend this lively class focused on the topic of Lent during the month of March. April and May will include lessons relating to Kings and Prophets of the Old Testament. GOOD SHEPHERD CHILD CARE Good Shepherd continues to provide quality child care during the 11:15 am hour each Sunday at church. We provide care for children aged 3 through 3rd grade and class size can range from 0-15 children depending on the Sunday. If you attend The Open Door, we would love to have your kids come and join us for some fun. Memorial Day Sunday School Good Shepherd Child Care PLEASE NOTE: Sunday School / Good Shepherd Child Care no classes on May 26 due to the Memorial Day long weekend. Nursery will be available for kids 3 & under from 9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Congratulations to the 4th Grade Bible Recipients! Pictured are: Susan Brown, Marissa Calabrese, Ethan Cantrell, Riley Cox-Endris, Josh Davis, Grace Dunbar, Meghan Finley, Ian Holtz- Hazeltine, Josie Lobring, Sam Plumer, Quincey Rink, Curran Smith, Reilly Smith, Marta Stephenson, Olivia Washington, Sarah Wise Not pictured: Brandon Hunt, Bryce Ooley Families, We Invite You To Join Us For A Summer Of Fun At PDO! Summer PDO will run the following weeks: June June July 8-12 July July We will have a school age class this summer, in addition to our regular age groups (8 weeks to age 5). Please contact Shannon Carpenter ( or pdodirector@fumcb.org) to register. Child Care Requests: Please note that all church event child care requests should be made to Alex Lamb by phone ( ) or (alamb@ fumcb.org). Requests should be made 1 week prior to the event and coverage can only be provided when there is more than one child/family at a given event fumcb@fumcb.org

9 Teachers: Jeff Arthur Maika Arthur Mary Bass Lisa Bradley Andrea Cockerham Irene Danielsen Theodore Danielsen Keith Dayton Stacey Dunham Angelia Floyd Randall Floyd Linda Forshee Dawn Gray Nicole Griffin Heather Johnson Jessica Kurtzman Jeff Pohlen Micky Richter Allison Rink Maria Schmidt Heather Smith Jasmine Zachariah Subs: Amanda Armstrong Nancy Armstrong Heather Davis Anne Foster Jennifer Gandy Michael Gandy Karen Hedrick Art Lyon Ellen Lyon Heather Palmerini Children s Mission Moments: Mary Bass Susan Dougan Open Door Children s Helpers: Becky Billick Sonya Dunigan Lisa Hamilton Melissa Jeffers TEACHER APPRECIATION Sunday, April 28 Please join Children and Youth Ministries in celebrating our amazing Sunday school teachers, mission moment /worship leaders and committee members. We will celebrate with cake in the Gathering Place and teachers will be acknowledged in all services. Sarah Purpura Susan Yeley Children s Ministry Committee: Angelia Floyd Nicole Griffin Nan Plumer Kelly Norris Heather Smith Heather Johnson Jenni Murer Sarah Murray Irene Danielsen Angie Cantrell Youth Committee: Kelly Norris Angie Cantrell Dave Calkins Senior High Teachers and Small Group Leaders: Sarah Purpura Martha & David Moore Marty & Fred Schick Lisa Hamilton Alex & Micah Lamb Kaylee Dolen Laura Strawmyer Laura Laughlin Kelsey Winter Sydney Kersey Liz Carlton Leticia Mayberry Wright Michael Melfi Dave Helbing SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL Please note that Summer Sunday school begins on Sunday, June 2 during the 9:45 hour. Volunteer teachers are needed so that regular teachers have a well-deserved break. Classes will meet for 10 weeks and will require 3 volunteers per week. 2 teachers will be needed for the 2 & 3 year old class 1 teacher will be needed for the 4 s -4th grade combined class (you will be working with a consistent seasoned volunteer in this room) While there is no Club 56, junior or senior high Sunday school during the summer, we always welcome these students as additional volunteers! Volunteer sign-up sheets will be available in the Gathering Place. You may also Alex your availability for summer dates (alamb@fumcb.org) Important Dates: Sunday, April 28 Teacher Appreciation Sunday, May 26 No Sunday School due to long weekend / Nursery open - 9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Sunday, June 2 Summer Sunday School begins Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14 (9am-noon) VBS Sunday, June 16 VBS Sunday April/May

10 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES MEETING WEEKLY ON SUNDAY MORNING Bread for the Journey 10:15 a.m. Room 219 The Bread for the Journey Bible Class is now studying The Gospel According to John, and are using the book Immersion Bible Study Series John to guide their discussions. Jesus says in this gospel that he is the Bread of Life. With that in mind, this class explores how the Word of God nourishes us in our spriritual journey. Every week they develop a deeper understanding of what the scriptures mean, what God seems to be saying to each of us, and what we in turn want to say to God as we strive to be more devoted disciples of Christ. Bread for the Journey is a curious, supportive, and prayerful intergenerational group striving always to grow closer to God and to each other as Christians. They welcome both those who are new to reading the Bible and those who have been reading it for years. For more information, contact Tom Kinzer at tvkinzer@sbcglobal.net. Progressive Journeys 9:00 a.m. Thurston Parlor This group explores progressive theology through books, DVDs, and discussion. Currently we are reading Tattoos On The Heart by Gregory Boyle. Everyone is welcome. Wesley Conventicle 9:00 a.m. Room 310 The Wesley Conventicle is a class that discusses issues at the intersection of religion, our personal faith, and the society in which we live. Materials are drawn from the Bible, modern books about religious issues, current scholarship, and other sources. Each week we meet for an hour on Sunday mornings. Notes concerning the topic for the day are shared. Members of the class are encouraged to bring questions, additional information, and any reflections that arise from their own lives. SISTERS OF SOPHIA This is a group for women who explore the feminine aspects of God. All women are welcome. For more information, please contact Tanya Cox-Endris ( or coxendristanya@gmail.com). CELEBRATING RELATIONSHIPS Join us once a month to discuss fun topics that will help you and your partner grow in your relationship in an open and caring environment. Meet in the Chapel at 6:30 p.m. as we discuss a topic as a group, and then at 7:30, you and your partner get to go out on a date! That's right - A Date, while your children get to have fun with friends doing crafts, watching movies and just having a good time! For child care, please contact the church at or alamb@fumcb.org at least one week in advance. Mark your calendar for these nights of fellowship & fun! April 19: "Is this thing on?" Being able to say it and hear it... May 17: Celebration and Pitch-in! THE OPEN DOOR HOSPITALITY INVITES YOU! When: Sunday, April 21 10:30-11 am Where: The Lobby of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater What: Have you noticed the smiling faces at The Open Door welcoming new people and handing out bulletins? Did you know that Hospitality is a ministry that makes a difference to people each and every Sunday? Please join us! Children and families can serve together and make excellent additions to hospitality teams! We will have a brief information session and training and then we ll add your name to the schedule. So if you ve ever been curious (or even if you have been greeting for years) please attend! For more information, contact Courtney Wiesenauer-Fosnaugh at courtneyw@fumcb.org fumcb@fumcb.org

11 Steve Hinds with Hinds Investigations and Security, LLC has graciously provided his security services free of charge at The Open Door ministry. Steve has worked with our current hospitality teams and security caretakers to ensure a safe, warm, welcoming environment for all those who attend The Open Door. THANK YOU, STEVE! SCHOLARSHIP PACKETS The Bloomington First United Methodist Church has a scholarship program for those going to school or returning to school for undergraduate and graduate studies. The program is established through the generosity of current and previous members of this congregation. Scholarship applications will be available around the church soon. Applications are due June 14. Recipients will be blessed and celebrated in worship on August 4. We hope you will take a look at the available scholarships and apply! FEAST! 5:30-7 p.m. April 10 & May 8 Feast is a time to connect in community. Some have small groups, support groups, or studies after this meal. If you re new, this will be a time to chat with a pastor about this community. If you want a fantastic, low cost meal with spiritual friends, come! $5 per person, $15 per family. Assistance possible! April 10 Menu: Good Life Farm Hydroponic Greens and Arugula, Dried Fruit, Capriole Goat Cheese, Dill and Lemon Vinaigrette Crostinis of Baby Radishes and Roast Shallot Cream Cheese Buttermilk Brined Southern Style Amish Fried Chicken Baked Mac 'n 3-Cheese Roasted New Potatoes with Fresh Herbs and Garlic Tart Cherry and Rhubarb Cobbler and Lemon Crème Anglaise May 8 Menu: Hearts of Romaine Caesar Salad, Avocado, Boiled Eggs, Garlic Croutons Shrimp and Local Sausage Gumbo with Sweet Peppers, Hydroponic Tomatoes, and Okra Vegetarian Dirty Rice and Beans with Hoosier Sharp Cheddar, Sour Cream, and Green Onions Flourless Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Ganache Fluffer-nutter sandwiches for the kids April/May

12 YOUTH MINISTRIES Join us as we act out our faith with prayer, service, fellowship and discussion. Contact Information: Darren Wright, Director of Sr. High Youth (Grades 9-12) Dave LaSuertmer, Director of Jr. High Youth (Grades 7-8) FUMC Sr. and Jr. High youth groups would love to hear from people who would be interested in partnering with us as teachers, mentors, or volunteers at our upcoming events! We are looking for volunteers to come to our weekly meetings and just spend time with the youth. It s a great opportunity for those who have children that are no longer living at home, college students and young adults who like being goofy and having fun, or anyone else who loves youth and wants to hang out. Let us know if you re interested! You can contact Darren (dwright@fumcb.org) or Dave (davel@ fumcb.org). See "Upcoming Events" list to find some of the things we have going on. Sunday School (Grades 7-8 and 9-12) Sunday 10:15-11:15 a.m. Senior High in the Blue Room Junior High in the Orange Room Youth Group (Grades 7-8 and 9-12) Sunday 5:30-7:30 p.m. If you re a 7th-12th grader or you know someone who is, and you d like to drop by any of these events or our Sunday night youth group from 5:30-7:30 p.m., we d love to have you! You can also send us a message or give us a call ( ) and we will take you out for coffee/ soda and a snack and tell you a little more about what FUMC Sr. and Jr. High youth groups are all about! Upcoming Events: - Senior Recognition (4/28) - Confirmation (5/5) - Risers Night (welcoming rising 7th graders to Jr. High and rising 9th graders to Sr. High) (5/19) - Car Wash fundraiser for Mission trip (6/2) We invite you to submit names of students who are graduating high school or college this year to Darren Wright so they can be recognized. Contact Darren with their information ( or dwright@fumcb.org). JUBILEE INTERN PROSPECTUS Laura Strawmyer As a Jubilee intern, I handle some of the more businesslike aspects of the ministry: donor communications, setting up service opportunities, social media etc., and we are definitely seeing positive results in these areas! What may be less obvious to non-jubileers is the impact being made in community growth and my personal growth spiritually and vocationally. Kaylee Dolen (the other intern) and I work to invest in Jubilee every day by pouring our time and energy into relationships among members as we strive to live out our calling to be an authentic and inclusive community. We also find ourselves being encouraged to ask tough questions and to seek to understand where God wants us in the world. Working for Jubilee allows me to play a direct role in developing my favorite group of people, and it also gives me an improved sense of purpose and direction. As a Nonprofit Management major, I am developing critical skills and learning how I fit best into the body of Christ. Kaylee and I are excited to continue our work this year as we are challenged and developed as students, workers, and Christ-followers fumcb@fumcb.org

13 Gifts received during January and February 2013 MEMORIALS Gift to Special Gifts In memory of Ada Baldwin by Ann & Sadiq Gill Gifts given to the Columbarium Fund In memory of Louise Mayne, Andy Upper and Kenda Webb by Gaye Hudson Gifts given to the Memorial Fund In memory of Michael A. Anderson, Sr by Beverly Calender-Anderson In memory of Alma Henry by: Marie Alles; Laura Janus; Holland Capital Management; Ann Christina Ortigara & John D. Lazaar In memory of Robert Bruce Hicks by Mr. & Mrs. Don Templeton In memory of Nancy Saunders by Dick & Mary Yerington Gift to the Webb Endowment Fund In memory of Loyd Hudson by Gaye Hudson Gift to the Wednesday Pantry In memory of Rupert Wentworth by Anne Fraker HONORARIUM Gift to the Webb Endowment Fund In honor of Dean Gwyn Richards by Bob & Martha Gutmann NEW SERMON SERIES ANSWERS THE QUESTION WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE OUT EASTER? After the stone has been rolled away and the world discovers the empty tomb, what does that mean for our lives, our world, our families, our work, and our relationships? Join us on April 7 as we begin a 6-week series titled EASTER PEOPLE. Each message will be grounded in the amazing book that is Acts. These messages will help if your life - at home, at work or in the church - is in transition. On the 7 th we ll look at God s call that we not blend in but stand out. Acts 5:27-32 is the text and the title is Easter People: Power Forward. The weekend of the 14 th the theme is life changes and sudden turns. Our text will be Acts 9:1-6 and the message is Easter People: Make Sudden Turns. The 21 st we ll look at how we respond to those who have given up. The title is Easter People: Raise the Dead and the text is Acts 9: One of the most explosive and divisive issues in the early Jesus community is dealt with in Acts 11: Our title that weekend, as we look how inclusive or exclusive we ll be, is Easter People: Say It s Okay if God Says It s Okay. The 5th of May the message is Easter People: Set Sail as we look at how God calls us out of our comfortable places. Acts 16:5-15 is the text. Easter People: Live in an Earthquake Zone, May 12 th, is a reminder from Acts 16:16-34 that God is always at work to set people free. What does it look like to live in a world where walls shake and chains fall off? Invite a friend to join you (and us!) for this series of messages designed for people in the middle of change! April/May

14 CARING MINISTRY BEREAVEMENT MEALS The chairs for the April bereavement meals are Carol Orr and Carolyn Sweet. The chairs for the May bereavement meals are Maggie Brown and Marcia Miller. Serving bereavement meals is a facet of the Caring Ministries. When there is a death in our parish, a meal will be offered to be served either in a home or at the G athering Place at church. DivorceCare Thursdays at 7 pm -- Through May 9 DivorceCare is a weekly support group for men and women who are experiencing (or have experienced) separation and divorce. It is a place to be around people who understand what you are feeling and where you can hear helpful insights on the healing process. They explore issues around loss, anger, loneliness, finances, children, forgiveness, new relationships, other challenges, and God's unshakable love and His plans for your future. Each session is "self-contained." You are welcome to take part in all sessions or only what your schedule allows. For more information, DivorceCare@fumcb.org or call the church at (812) THE ART AND JOY OF THE AMERICAN CAROUSEL Program Presented by the Rev. David Babb Sunday, May Great Hall -- 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. If you have been fascinated by the authentic carousels at the Indianapolis Children s Museum and the Indianapolis Zoo, you are sure to be fascinated by The Art and Joy of the American Carousel program presented by the Rev. David Babb in the Great Hall Sunday, May 19. A retired United Methodist pastor of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference, Rev. Babb is a master woodcarver and story teller with more than 60 years of woodcarving experience. He began carving when he was 12; and the carving evolved into a ministry 25 years ago when he began teaching about his woodcarving art, sharing his knowledge with others. Rev. Babb s carvings include more than 5000 pieces, with 1500 set aside for his programs. According to Rev. Babb, our Creator created us, His creatures, to be creative. He describes his programs as illustrated with (his) original wood sculptures, blending stories, anecdotes, fact and fiction, demonstrations, inspiration, and a dash of education. The programs are considered to be of interest to both men and women, boys and girls of all ages. Sponsored by United Methodist Women, the program on May 19 will include a buffet lunch. The cost of the lunch and program is $15 for adults, $5 for children 12-3, and no charge for children 2 and under. All net proceeds will go to missions fumcb@fumcb.org

15 Sunday MORNING Schedule FIRST CHURCH STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION 8:15 a.m. Nursery care until noon 8:15 a.m. First Up Worship Great Hall 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Fellowship Plus in the Gathering Place and Fellowship Hall 9:00 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary 10:15 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary Sunday School for children & youth 11:15 a.m. THE OPEN DOOR Worship at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater GOOD SHEPHERD CHILD CARE 3 year-olds 3rd Grade (Room 137) CHIMES ONLINE Our bi-monthly schedule, in-house printing, and opt in policy for postal mailings have been beneficial to both our church budget and the earth s resources. Thank you to all who are viewing the Chimes online! If you are currently receiving the Chimes by mail, but would like to stop (you can view it online) please contact Ann Arbuckle ( or aarbuckle@fumcb.org). Church Office Pastoral Emergency Contact Number - (812) Mark Fenstermacher - Lead Pastor markf@fumcb.org Mary Wilder Cartwright - Associate Pastor mcartwright@fumcb.org Stacee Fischer Gehring - Associate Pastor sgehring@fumcb.org Marie Lang - Church Administrator mlang@fumcb.org Ann Arbuckle - Database Manager aarbuckle@fumcb.org Nancy Argersinger - Worship Coordinator nargersinger@fumcb.org Shannon Carpenter - Parents Day Out pdodirector@fumcb.org Erin Inlow - Facility Manager einlow@fumcb.org Travis Jeffords Open Door Worship/Jubilee College Ministries tjeffords@fumcb.org Anne Kapper - Parish Visitor akapper@fumcb.org Alexandra Lamb - Children s Ministries/ Child Care Coordinator alamb@fumcb.org Dave LaSuertmer - Jr. High Youth davel@fumcb.org Lynn Rogers - Financial Assistant lrogers@fumcb.org Darren Wright Sr. High Youth/Jubilee College Ministries dwright@fumcb.org Parent's Day Out Maintenance Cell Phone Building Scheduling: scheduling@fumcb.org April/May

16 Bloomington First United Methodist Church Welcome to First United Methodist Church/ The Open Door, where we are called to CONNECT people to one another and to God, to GROW in faith, and to SERVE others through Jesus Christ. The deadline to submit articles for the 2013 June/July issue of the Chimes is May 8. Articles can be submitted to the church office or ed to: First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 936 Corner of 4th & Washington Bloomington, Indiana April-May 2013 The Chimes 16 Telephone: (812) Fax: (812) homepage: