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1 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The Chimes April 2018 Dates to remember: Rethink Church, Sunday, April 15 Pictorial Directory pictures, April Missions Fair, April Chimes deadline is Fri, April 20 Inside this issue: Pastoral Ponderings Prayer Concerns, Missions update Children s Ministry News Preschool News 4 Preschool Registration, News from Josh Rethink Church & the Mission Fair Easter Schedule, Pictorial Directory PASTORAL PONDERINGS by Pastor Brian It is hard to believe, but by the time you receive this issue of The Chimes, we will have most likely already made it through Holy Week and Easter Sunday, celebrating together the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! With Easter falling on April 1 st, the entire Lenten season came and passed by so quickly that it may have been lost on some that the most blessed Sunday of the entire Christian year fell on what has become known as April Fool s Day! However, I believe while some may have found this fact odd or strange, if we dig a little deeper we will understand that the awesome message of Jesus birth, life, death, and burial, all culminating in His bodily resurrection, proving once and for always that Jesus IS Lord of All and satan is the biggest fool of all! Since none of us want to be categorized as fools, I am asking each one of us to focus our hearts, spirits and minds on the results of Jesus Passion and Glorious Resurrection, which is Christ s victory over death and hell and the new life that is ours in Him! With this in mind, I thought it appropriate to share one of the most inspiring Easter messages of all time. It is a short sermon, but it is long in meaning and impact. May you be encouraged and may your faith be strengthened as you receive the truth of this Word into your spirit! God s Blessings to All for Easter and Always! PB The Easter Sermon of John Chrysostom ( ) Are there any who are devout lovers of God? Let them enjoy this beautiful bright festival! Are there any who are grateful servants? Let them rejoice and enter into the joy of their Lord! Are there any weary from fasting? Let them now receive their due! If any have toiled from the first hour, let them receive their reward. If any have come after the third hour, let them with gratitude join in the feast! Those who arrived after the sixth hour, let them not doubt; for they shall not be short-changed. Those who have tarried until the ninth hour, let them not hesitate; but let them come too. And those who arrived only at the eleventh hour, let them not be afraid by reason of their delay. For the Lord is gracious and receives the last even as the first. The Lord gives rest to those who come at the eleventh hour, even as to those who toiled from the beginning. To one and all the Lord gives generously. The Lord accepts the offering of every work. The Lord honors every deed and commends their intention. Let us all enter into the joy of the Lord! First and last alike, receive your reward. Rich and poor, rejoice together! Conscientious and lazy, celebrate the day! You who have kept the fast, and you who have not, rejoice, this day, for the table is bountifully spread! Feast royally, for the calf is fatted. Let no one go away hungry. Partake, all, of the banquet of faith. Enjoy the bounty of the Lord's goodness! Let no one grieve being poor, for the universal reign has been revealed. Let no one lament persistent failings, for forgiveness has risen from the grave. Let no one fear death, for the death of our Saviour has set us free! The Lord has destroyed death by enduring it! The Lord vanquished hell w hen he descended into it. The Lord put hell in turmoil even as it tasted of his flesh. Isaiah foretold this when he said, "You, O Hell, were placed in turmoil when he encountered you below." Hell was in turmoil having been eclipsed. Hell was in turmoil having been mocked. Hell was in turmoil having been destroyed. Hell was in turmoil having been abolished. Hell was in turmoil having been made captive. Hell grasped a corpse, and met God! Hell seized earth, and encountered heaven. Hell took what it saw, and was overcome by what it could not see. O death, where is your sting? O hell, where is your victory? Christ is risen, and you are cast dow n! Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen! Christ is risen, and the angels rejoice! Christ is risen, and life is set free! Christ is risen, and the tomb is emptied of its dead. For Christ, having risen from the dead, is become the first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep. To Christ be glory and power forever and ever. Amen! South Carolina 8

2 Page 2 The Chimes PRAYER MAKES A DIFFERENCE! Our Mission Statement: Go make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world Food for the FISH Pantry Current Needs: Canned Fruit Canned meat Spaghetti Sauce Boxed meals Macaroni & Cheese Donations can be left at any of the FISH Food containers or grocery carts throughout the church. Thank you for your generosity! Continued prayers: All persons connected to our church family who are con ined to their home or nursing homes, our TV Audience, Veterans, public servants, police/ ire/ medical personnel, our Preschool and Scouting families, our nation, Christ s Church universal, the United Methodist Church, our congregation, pastor and staff, Churches of the Sugar Creek Cluster: Darlington, Linden, New Market, Mace, Waveland, New Ross, Waynetown, First, Trinity, Christ and Mt Zion Prayer concerns: Elton Ross, Randy Tauscher, Ray Kirtley, Frank McDorman, Judy Jones, Ola Mae Mikesell, Ellen Read, Rhonda Smith, Brent Ashby, Kaleb Switzer, Velma Cann, Don Carpenter, Rural Mission, Bill Dickson, Becky Degitz, Barbara Odle, Our missionaries: Chris & Anna Pratt, Cru in Orlando, FL; Nathan & Katye Clark, LOAF Ministries, in Les Cayes, Haiti MISSIONS UPDATE Every month we will give an update on our Mission giving for the year. Year to date we have given $13, towards missions. Here is a list of who we have supported with these funds: Montgomery County Free Clinic Trinity Life Ministries Pastor s Discretionary Fund Rural Mission Africa University Half Way Home Life Light Ministries UM Children s Home Vol for Mental Health Heifer UMCOR FISH Financial The Hub Ministries South Carolina Mission Food Back Packs New Day Charities LOAF Ministries Elysee Keesee Pam s Promise FISH Food Cru Wesley Foundation PRAYER MAKES A DIFFERENCE by Pastor Patty Most of you recognize the title above since that is the heading in our bulletin every Sunday for our Prayer Concerns. Matthew 6: 7 (NIV) states, And when you pray, do not keep babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. It can make a person a little nervous about how they pray, as though they will be judged as insincere if they use too many words or pray too long. Does it mean we have to be careful in prayer instead of just pouring out our heart to God? Repeating the same words over and over is no way to ensure that God will hear your prayer. It s not wrong to come to God many times with the same requests Jesus encourages persistent prayer. Jesus is not suggesting here that all repetitious or lengthy prayer is meaningless. And, I think if you re pouring your heart out to God, you are genuinely in relationship with Him. We don t impress God with our fancy, impressive words; we talk to Him from our honest hearts. Jesus is describing a type of prayer that was being used more like a chant or incantation, using the same wordy phrases over and over until they had lost their meaning. And it is also good to remember that the God to whom we pray is a God of love who listens, who doesn t need to be coaxed repetitiously into answering us. Pray with an open heart - we can never pray too much if our prayers are honest and sincere. And while we are speaking of prayer, please remember each week to read and pray over the names and issues in the bulletin under the title, Prayer Makes A Difference! I pray for a wonderful Easter Sunday for all our Church families and friends.

April 2018 Page 3 CHILDREN S MINISTRY NEWS SUNDAY MORNING KID S CLUB

meet upstairs for a story time, music, crafts, and games.

They are also helping fix up the preschool rooms and Sunday school

Jesus came to serve, not be served, and to give His life for many.

9:00am-10:00am Traditional Service SUNDAY EVENING Bridge (Jr.

Youth Group, called Bridge, every Sunday evening from 5:30-7:00pm on

We will be learning about Jesus and how to apply his teachings to our

Travel to the places Jesus walked and lived.

Celebrate with Jesus at a wedding party.

Walk in the footsteps of Jesus from Bethleham to Jerusalem.

discovering the big picture of God s love and His plan of salvation

3 April 2018 Page 3 CHILDREN S MINISTRY NEWS SUNDAY MORNING KID S CLUB Every Sunday morning from 10:10-11:00am children ages 3-5 th grade meet upstairs for a story time, music, crafts, and games. We are discovering how to use our words, deeds, and actions, to please God. Our 3 rd -5 th grade class prepared and served breakfast for our little ones. They even put on a small performance for the other children. They are also helping fix up the preschool rooms and Sunday school classrooms. Jesus came to serve, not be served, and to give His life for many. -Matthew 20:28 Sunday Morning Child Care For Infants- 2 nd Grade 9:00am-10:00am Traditional Service SUNDAY EVENING Bridge (Jr. Youth Group) Students in grades 3 rd -5 th are invited to attend a Jr. Youth Group, called Bridge, every Sunday evening from 5:30-7:00pm on the second floor in the education wing. We will be learning about Jesus and how to apply his teachings to our lives. Come experience Jesus life first hand! Travel to the places Jesus walked and lived. Discover key ways in which you too can follow Jesus. Celebrate with Jesus at a wedding party. Sail with Jesus on a stormy sea. Walk in the footsteps of Jesus from Bethleham to Jerusalem. After the Journey with Jesus sessions you will be well on your way to discovering the big picture of God s love and His plan of salvation shown through His Son Jesus Christ! 11:10am- 12:10pm Contemporary Service Bridge Schedule Journey with Jesus March 25 th - No Class April 1 st - No Class April 8 th - Teacher Upsets Crowd Wk. 7-April 15 th - Storm Rocks Boat Wk. 8-April 22 nd - Blind No More Wk. 9-April 29 th - Big Return Wk. 10-May 6 th - Dead Man Walking Wk. 11-May 13 th - Life Change Wk. 12-May 20 th - Seeing is Believing Wk. 13-May 27 th - Special EVENT TBA June and July- Fun Activities TBA

Page 4 The Chimes PRESCHOOL 2 YEAR OLD CLASSES March has been a busy month for us. We celebrated Dr.Seuss s birthday by reading lots of Dr.Seuss books.

The kids enjoyed finding the gold coins hidden in our sensory box. This month we will be talking a lot about our Risen Savior.

When we return we will celebrating spring. Hopefully the weather will allow us to enjoy the playground and take walks.

PRESCHOOL 3-4 YEAR OLD CLASSES Did you know we have YOGA FRIDAYS? We are learning about healthy eathing as we pose like a tree, snake/cobra, dog, cat, child s dog, cat, cow, and turtle.

4 Page 4 The Chimes PRESCHOOL 2 YEAR OLD CLASSES March has been a busy month for us. We celebrated Dr.Seuss s birthday by reading lots of Dr.Seuss books. We also made crafts to go along with the books we read. St.Patricks Day was celebrated by making pots of gold, leprechaun masks,and shamrocks. The kids enjoyed finding the gold coins hidden in our sensory box. This month we will be talking a lot about our Risen Savior. We will be doing several different activities to that teach our little ones about the reason we celebrate Easter. We hope you all have a wonderful spring break! When we return we will celebrating spring. Hopefully the weather will allow us to enjoy the playground and take walks. We will continue reviewing colors, shapes, writing names, cutting and making patterns. Our birthday for the month is Waylon Ellingwood on April 19. PRESCHOOL 3-4 YEAR OLD CLASSES Did you know we have YOGA FRIDAYS? We are learning about healthy eathing as we pose like a tree, snake/cobra, dog, cat, child s dog, cat, cow, and turtle. We want to thank yoga instructor Jamie Douglas! This month we will talking about the weather focusing in on rain and thuderstorms. We will be planting flowers and studying the parts of a flower and observing meal worms and catepillars. EATING LIKE A SUPERHERO will continue during snack time as we focus on the various food groups. We just had our book fair and received several new books for our classroom. We are learning about the different parts of a book. SUMMER SCHOOL! Would your child benefit from a little more kindergarten readiness? What about more socialization, summer fun, and time with friends? Enroll your child now in preschool summer school! Preschool Summer School is for children ages 4-5. Children will continue to prepare for kindergarten, go on local field trips, and practice and perfect their academic and social skills. STARTS ON JUNE 4th and ENDS ON JULY 30th 16 Sessions! CLASSES HELD EVERY MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY FROM 8:30am-1:30pm ONLY 7 More SPACES AVAILABLE!

April 2018 Page 5 PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2018 Classes are filling up quickly!

8:30am-11:30am 8:30am-11:30am 8:30am-11:30am 4-year-old Mon., Wed., and Fri. 8:30am-11:30am information along! Questions, contact Rachel at rcampbell@cvfumc.

Take Daniel when his answer to prayer was so delayed by heavenly war that God dispatched an Archangel to unblock the way.

words have been heard, and I have come because of your words. (Daniel 10:12, ESV) Remember Jesus when He was baptized?

5 April 2018 Page 5 PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2018 Classes are filling up quickly! If you have not registered or know of someone who is looking for a preschool, pass this Class Day Time 2-year-old Tues. &Thurs. 8:30am-11:30am 3-year-Old Mon. & Wed. Tues. & Thurs. Mon. through Thurs. 8:30am-11:30am 8:30am-11:30am 8:30am-11:30am 4-year-old Mon., Wed., and Fri. 8:30am-11:30am information along! Questions, contact Rachel at rcampbell@cvfumc.org or NEWS FROM JOSH In God s Kingdom, prayer is not only a means of communication with our Father, but it is a highway in which He births things into our reality. Take Daniel when his answer to prayer was so delayed by heavenly war that God dispatched an Archangel to unblock the way. We always focus on the Archangel, but miss when the messenger says to Daniel: Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand and humbled yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words. (Daniel 10:12, ESV) Remember Jesus when He was baptized? It says that they saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove. (Mark 1:10, ESV) In Jesus obedience, which He knew from His prayer times with the Father, God tore open the heavens to pour out His blessing and favor on Jesus. I say all of this to share with you that our students are doing the same thing. Four young men have set themselves in agreement to begin prayer movements on each of our three High School Campuses. They are asking God to stir up His Spirit and tear open the heavens so that revival will break forth in our High Schools. Friends, I invite you to join them in prayer as they seek God for revival in our campuses. May our Father find favor, tear open the heavens, and pour out His Spirit. May their prayers create a pathway from the Throne of God to our local High Schools.

Page 6 The Chimes RETHINK CHURCH: Sunday, April 15 Project Fun from 2:00-4:45 Soup Supper in Fellowship Hall at 5:00 Do you have some spring yardwork or light chores around the house that are

Can you give a few hours of your time? We will have both indoor and outdoor projects to work on. Something for everyone!

6 Page 6 The Chimes RETHINK CHURCH: Sunday, April 15 Project Fun from 2:00-4:45 Soup Supper in Fellowship Hall at 5:00 Do you have some spring yardwork or light chores around the house that are difficult for you to do? Let us know how we can love you by helping you with these tasks. Contact the church office or check the box on the communication slip if we can help. Can you give a few hours of your time? We will have both indoor and outdoor projects to work on. Something for everyone! Please contact the church office to sign up or fill out the communication slip in the bulletin so we can plan our projects and meal. Can you help others with yardwork? Put on your gloves and grab a rake. Can you cut, iron or sew? We ll be working on some simple sewing projects for the Midwest Mission Distribution Center. Can you write cards of encouragement to some folks who need it? Kids with Life Light in India would love to get a note from you. Can you make soup or muffins? We ll have some easy cooking to do and share. FOCUS ON MISSIONS WEEKEND: Saturday & Sunday, April Featuring special guests Steve Quigg and his wife, Gail Mission Advocate for the North Central Jurisdiction General Board of Global Ministries Saturday, April 28 5:00 PM: Did you know our church currently supports 16 different missions on a monthly basis through our endowment fund? Representatives of these missions have committed to come to Fellowship Hall to meet YOU and talk about how they carry out God s command to love our neighbors. Learn about the work of our church. 6:00 PM: Church-wide pitch-in dinner! Sign up so we can have a spot ready for you. Bring your favorite dish or two to share with your church family. Dinner will be followed by a style-show of Gail s African fashions and you ll hear the stories of the people who might have worn them. See if you recognize any of the models! Sunday, April 29 Steve Quigg will share about missions in both services. Steve and his wife Gail will talk about their years in aviation ministry, 20 of which were in Africa.

April 2018 Page 7 Maundy Thursday Service March 29th 7 pm in the Chapel Good Friday Service March 30th 12 noon at St.

and kids who are young adults now. We re changing, and a new photo directory will help us capture these changes.

If you currently receive the newsle er in your email, there is nothing you need to do.

7 April 2018 Page 7 Maundy Thursday Service March 29th 7 pm in the Chapel Good Friday Service March 30th 12 noon at St. John s Episcopal Sunrise Service April 1st 7:30 am in the Rose Garden Easter Services 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 11:10 am Contemporary Worship PICTORIAL DIRECTORY SIGN UPS You re invited to be a part of our new pictorial directory. Our last directory was printed in 2015 and as you look around today, you will see that we have new families, there have been weddings, and babies, and kids who are young adults now. We re changing, and a new photo directory will help us capture these changes. Lifetouch will be at church April Sign-ups have started! There will be a table set up for you each Sunday to do so. Every family will get a free 8x10 along with a copy of the directory. Our directory won t be complete without you so please sign up today! CHANGES WITH THE NEWSLETTER Beginning with our June newsle er we will no longer be mailing out the Chimes. If you currently receive the newsle er in your , there is nothing you need to do. But if you receive a paper copy in the mail and would like to keep ge ng the newsle er, please contact the church office and we can add you to our list. Hard copies of the newsle er will be available at the church for anyone to pick up and they are on our website at If you do not have access to and are unable to a end, please contact the church office.

The Chimes April 2018 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 212 E Wabash Ave Crawfordsville, IN 47933 765-362-4817 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN PERMIT NO.

8 The Chimes April 2018 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 212 E Wabash Ave Crawfordsville, IN CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN PERMIT NO. 139 Brian Campbell, Pastor brian.campbell@inumc.org Patty Bymaster, Assoc. Pastor patty.bymaster@inumc.org DATED MATERIAL Rachel Campbell, Director of Children s Ministry & Preschool rcampbell@cvfumc.org Joshua Nobles, Pastor of Youth & Contemporary Worship jnobles@cvfumc.org Sherrie Lacy, Admin Assistant slacy@cvfumc.org Service Times 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in First the Sanctuary United & Methodist Church seeks 11:10 to a.m. make Contemporary Worship disciples in the Fellowship for Jesus Hall Christ. We seek to relate 10:00 people a.m. to Sunday Christ, School connect with classes for to all the ages! Body people of Christ, and reach 9:30-11:00 out in a.m. love and Take-Up-A-Cup concern to in the Library world. & Narthex SOUTH CAROLINA MISSION CALL-OUT Our 31 st trip to work for Rural Mission will be June Our work entails building and/or repairing homes and witnessing to those at the work sites when possible. We have jobs for people of all skill levels. Team members must be 14 years old and accompanied by a parent or at least 16 years old to travel alone. There is no upper age limit for this team! Our lodging facility accommodates a team of 40. Registration (first come, first served) will begin at our first team meeting on Monday, April 2 at 7:00. A $25 registration fee is required. Our second meeting will be Monday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, May 20 if spots remain. If you are considering the trip or want more information, contact Cynda Mellish at clmellish@gmail.com or to be put on our contact list. Any former team member will also be happy to share about their experience!

The Chimes. Dates to remember: Inside this issue: PASTORAL PONDERINGS by Pastor Brian FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. March 2018.

The Chimes. Dates to remember: Inside this issue: PASTORAL PONDERINGS by Pastor Brian FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. March 2018. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The Chimes March 2018 Dates to remember: Lenten Breakfasts series. Dates on Pg 4 Maundy Thursday service, March 29 Chimes deadline is Mon, Mar 12 Inside this issue: Pastoral