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1 Page 12 Main Street United Methodist Church 19 E. Main Street Logansport, IN / Page February/March 2018 PRESORTED U.S. POSTAGE U.S. POSTAGE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PAID LOGANSPORT, IN PERMIT NO. 40 RETURNED SERVICE REQUESTED Services Every Sunday at 9:00am & 11:06am Last Conversations Dear Church Family, As most of you know, on Sunday, January 28th, it was announced that Bishop Julius Tremble has appointed me to serve as the pastor of Center Chapel UMC effective July 1st. While this was surprising news, for us United Methodists it is not shocking news, and we know God is in it. Debbie and I are truly sad to be leaving you, our family here at Main Street, but we are excited about the new family we will certainly find at Center Chapel. Please keep Debbie and me in prayers during this time of transition, and know that we are keeping you in prayer. Also I would ask that you would keep the Center Chapel church, which is just north of Muncie, in your prayer. They have told me they are doing the same for you they understand what you are going through. With all that said, our time of ministry here with you is not finished and I am truly embracing our next few months together, beginning with the season of Lent. Main St. United Methodist Church 19 E. Main Street Spaghetti Supper Saturday, March 10 - Free Will Donation- For more information please contact 574/ Menu -Spaghetti with meat sauce -Toss salad -Garlic Bread -Dessert Carry Outs Available A while back I began praying about what this Lenten season would look like for us here at Main Street. At that time I was led to the Upper Room Discourse in John s Gospel chapters The title that then came to mind was Last Conversations. Remember all of this was well before I had any inkling of this move for us. Some call these things coincidences, I see them as Godincidences, but certainly all this has brought some new revelations for us (see Judybeth s God s Wink for some insight into new revelations another God-incidence). I personally have been encouraged by John s words about Jesus at the beginning of this text: Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end (Jn. 13:1). It is my desire to love you to the end, but then I realized what this end meant. For us who follow Christ the end is not the end but a new beginning resurrection! Yes, we long for physical resurrection, the first fruits we have already seen in Jesus, but for us the resurrection life is not something we wait for it is to be a present reality. Paul said, I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection (Phil. 3:10). Our ends bring about new beginnings! In this newsletter is the poster for the upcoming Lenten to Easter Series. I pray that you will participate with me in this series through your prayer, your presence, and your ponderings. I invite you to commit to praying daily and specifically for this series that we will discover God s new beginnings. I also ask you to be present during our times of worship, and to invite someone else to be present with you. If you can t be present, let us know and we can send you a DVD or a written copy of the sermon. Finally, I ask you to ponder with me; read and re-read (Continued on page 2)

2 Page 2 Page 11 (continued from page 2) John 13 through 17 asking God to lead you to new revelations each time then share them with someone. Once again, the series is entitled, Last Conversations: Talking with Jesus in the Upper Room. This is not the end, it s a beginning! March Beginning Again in Christ, Pastor Damon Mission For The Month of February: McCurdy School The loose coin mission for February is the McCurdy School of Espanola, NM. They exist to support children, youth, parents, community and church in the Espanola Valley, to fulfill the education and well-being of children and youth and support families. Their motto is: Sharing the love of God through education and mission. Mission For The Month of March, Bashor Children s Home The loose coin for March is the Bashor Children's Home near Goshen, IN. Bashor Children's Home is a non profit child welfare agency affiliated with the United Methodist Church. They provide help for troubled children and their families through residential care, day treatment/alternative education, foster care, and many other services. Bashor has become a regional provider for services over the last 80 years and works with over 150 children daily from 22 counties and 3 different states. The Mission Committee and the United Methodist Women are joining together for a year long mission project. We are going to be collecting items to go into the shoe box project. We are asking the congregation to help with this very worthwhile mission project. All items for children that will fit into a shoebox will be accepted. We will also take donations, as there is a charge for each box to ship. No perishables, please. These will be packed for shipping in November. There will be a box in the foyer. Thank you in advance with your help with this project. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4 *Service at Chase Center *United Methodist Women-6pm *Finance Meeting 6:15pm Youth Group Afterschool Youth Group *Holy Thursday Service-7pm 2 3 Joy Class Party 11:30am Good Friday Community Service- at Calvary 31 * Please confirm all church dates with the Church Office so we don t have any conflicts.

3 Page 10 1-Lisa Hood 1-Katelyn Fields 2-Lane Williams 3-Beverly Bair 6-Layla Michael 7-Marion Bell, III 7-Debbie Soper 7-Christopher Dibble 8-Myra Altice 8-Oris McGuire 9-Patrick Chomko 11-Richard Foster 12-Marsha Miller Scott 15-Gene Williams 16-Gary Kinsey 17-Jim Bird 17-Ren Shafer 19-Jason Beard 24-Ann Smiley 25-Jamie Remley 26-Shane Slusser 27-Michael Rhone 28-Patricia Kaufman 30-Max Snider 30-Dale Bowman 6-Becky & Howard Brewer 17-Kat & Ron Gordon 17-Sabrina & Cass McManus 17-Tonya & Charlie Prouse The Middle Years Paid off mortgage and celebrated for a week. Had speakers and singing groups from surrounding areas attending With more room, the church had room to divide for classes named Young Married People and Merry Mixers. Other important dates of this period were as follows: June - Oliver and Euleta Hand were the first couple married in the new sanctuary First Bible School was conducted by Leithel Hanawalt An electric organ was donated by Mrs. Charles Arnold. More to come!! Stan Sanders, Historian March Volunteers Ushers Richard & Nancy Foster Mike Rhone Myra Altice Communion Servers Howard & Becky Brewer Stan & Eloise Sanders The United Methodist Women will meet on March 7 at 6pm Program: will be fun things about Easter. Program Leader: Myra Altice. Hostesses Myra Altice, Janelle Neuendorf, Betty McManus Roll Call Items for March: Cups and Napkins, for our Main Street Kitchen. God s Wink This Too Shall Pass (Again) Page 3 How many times do we learn the same lesson? Or, do we just keep learning new revelations about the same thought? I ve discovered it s the latter. I liken it to the way God teaches us in the Bible. He tells the same thing over and over each time in a different way. Perhaps the same lesson, yet using different stories with different characters in different contexts, until eventually we get it. But, do we get it in its entirety? We think we do, but there is always more to the story, as Paul Harvey used to say on his radio show. As God allows me to be placed in unknown waters, I begin to understand and depend on His stories even more. In some fashion they all apply to me and to you. Pay attention dear ones. Your trials will soon pass. Even though you think they will never end they will. This world will end and you must be prepared. God says throughout His stories, repent (often), pray (continually), believe in His Son (faith). This world is temporary it too shall pass. Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my word will never pass away. Matthew 24:36 But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. Judybeth Dearest Abba, Not only am I a child again in my frailty of age, but I am also as a child in your eyes. My heart aches today, Father. You know why. I trust in you to calm the waters. I trust you to lead me forward and to give me an abiding hope and a peace that is beyond understanding. Yes Father, even though I know this will pass, I still am heartbroken. I hold onto your words for comfort. Because of your love, I know the sun will shine again. This too shall pass. I pray to you in the name of your precious Son, Jesus, my Lord. Amen. Greetings From The Hi loved ones! You are dear to my heart, so I decided to do a friendship news letter As Proverbs 18:24 says, those who have friends must show themselves friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother. Blessings In Christ Becky I

4 FUNERAL COMMITTEES I would like to thank those ladies, who have agreed to be on a funeral dinner committee. You will find your name on one of the four committees. The chairmen will call you if there is a funeral dinner needed. You will be asked to furnish a salad, dessert, or money. You may be asked to help serve the dinner if you are available. Thank you, Myra Altice January, February, March Co-Chr., Eloise Sanders, Bev Bair, Bev Tatman Janice Babb, Jayne Baber, Carla Beard, Kay Galbreath, Betty Gordon, Carol Kinsey, Sherri LaOrange, Mary Lou Morgan, Michelle Remley, Lindy Shafer, Toni Slusser, Marge Speitel, Pat Speitel April, May, June Co-Chr., Ann Smiley, Jane Goodrich (Calling), Phyllis Bird, Myra Altice Shaunita Cavanaugh, Nancy Gaby, Dinah Hook, Lois Morgan, Janelle Neuendorf, Sabrina Oaks, Kelly Ruhl, Donna Sands, Carolyn Short, Sally Short, Judybeth Smith, Debbie Soper, Jodi Wagner July, August, September Co-Chr., Helen Brutcher, Betty McManus, Gloria Snider Cheryl Alcorn, Judi Barr, Lorraine Bowman, Becky Brewer, Kim DuVall, Cletha Elliott, Susan Forker, Nancy Foster Connie Hallam, Connie Howard,, Elaine James, Pat Kaufman, Marsha Scott, Tina Titus, Joan Weimer OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER Co-Chr., Patty Carter, Jerry Ann Chomko, Sue Richason, Linda Baer, Georgette Beatty, Barb Burk, Joni Chambers, Candice Collins, Carol Crocket, Rachael Edwards, Susan Fields, Ruby Palmer-Hinkle,,Diana Joyner, Rosalie Klotz, Janice Lane, Mary McCloskey, Randi Nicoll, Tonya Prouse, Marie Scott, Lisa Swaim, Louise Wasko January Betty McManus Beverly Bair Cheryl Alcorn Ken Alcorn May Sue Richason Patty carter Max Snider Gloria Snider September Mary McCloskey Louise Wasko Patty Carter Myra Altice 2018 Usher Schedule February Stan Sanders Eloise Sanders Ike Gordon Betty Gordon June Becky Brewer Howard Brewer Richard James Elaine James October Linda Baer & Grandkids Bob Baer Marilyn Baer March Richard Foster Nancy Foster Mike Rhone Myra Altice July Stan Sanders Eloise Sanders Jim Bird Phyllis Bird November Janice Babb Michelle Remley Peyton Remley Marylou Morgan April Susan Forker Joan Weimer Ann Smiley Jerry Ann Chomko August Kay Galbreath Nancy Gaby Joan Weimer Susan Forker December Richard James Elaine James Richard Foster Nancy Foster February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4 *Service at Chase Center United Methodist Women-6pm *Staff Mtg.-5pm Youth Group *Finance Meeting 6:15pm SPRC-5pm * Please confirm all church dates with the Church Office so we don t have any conflicts. Page Joy Class-!!:30am 9 10 Loaves & Fishes 11-12:30pm

5 Page 8 Logansport Main Street 1 - Karl Cory 1 - Toni Slusser 2 - Rick Titus 2 - Madisyn Richason 3 - Matt Williams 3 - Evan Kirkendall 6 - Duane Stuart 7 - Krystal Howard 9 - Aiden Goldsberry 11-Jack Morgan 13-David Baer 16-MaryLou Morgan 16-Isaac Barr 20-Geneva Chambers 21-Melissa Stoner 21-Taylor Collins 22-Jane Goodrich 25-Tomasa Rodriguez 26-Tom Chambers II 26-Diana Joyner 28-Preston Beard February Volunteers Ushers Stan & Eloise Sanders Ike & Betty Gordon Communion Servers Georgette Beatty Janice Babb Lorraine Bowman Kay Galbreath 14-Oris & Sally McGuire 21-Jack & Lois Morgan For January Loose Coin donations we were able to send a check For $85.75 To The Missionary Athletes International Thank you for your Help! The Mission Committee served a free Loaves and Fishes luncheon on Sat. the 10th. We served at least 60 people and sent another 15 or so lunches home. It was a great turnout and the people are always so thankful. It was a great day on a not so great day outdoors. We will be having this again in April. After School Program at Main Street UMC This program will be available every Wednesday from 3:00PM to 5:00PM a safe place to come and get help with homework, have a snack and enjoy fun activities For more info please call Homework club is going very well and I appreciate all the help. We are in great need of some Sunday School teachers and nursery help. If you can help please contact Janice Babb! If you have a Senior graduating from High School or College please contact the office at 574/ and let us know!

6 Page 6 Finance Notes: RE: FUND ACCOUNTING from Patty Carter, Chair COF 2/18 Last year our church had, beside the General Budget/Operating Fund, 20+ other active Funds. These funds are designated funds which the donor has asked that it go to a specific purpose. The church s COF must use it only that way and not for other bills or expenses. They are as follows: Mission Funds Missionary Fund Open Mission Fund Loose Coins Good Samaritan Fund Mission Trip/Red Bird Holiday Baskets UMCOR Program/Ministries Funds Family/Youth/Children Fund Camp Fund Scholarship Funds Board of Trustees Building/Maintenance Fund Furnace/AC Fund* Reserve Fund Administrative Funds Memorial Fund Other Funds Prayer Quilts Wedding Bibles Gideon Special Flowers Special Literature Special Events Fundraisers: Spaghetti Dinner, Pork Roast, Chicken Noodle, Bazaar, Rummage/Bake Sale, Red Bird, Tithe, F/Y/C & Furnace/AC, Bldg Maintenance To pay off the Furnace/AC statement by the end of the year was possible by the support of our church family and we want to thank you for generosity. God is good all the time and all the time God is good. We welcome Stan Sanders, Georgette Beatty, and Tonya Prouse to the Committee of Finance. The Discipline provides for the committee on finance to be made up of people who --- by virtue of other leadership responsibilities link the committee to other areas of congregational life. Rummage Sale Update Jerry Ann and Myra want to again thank all of those who helped in anyway with this past year s Rummage Sale. When we decide what to spend the money on we looked into some things that needed done, because God expects us to keep his building in good shape. The rummage sale proceeds were spent on the following: Carpet was cleaned in the sanctuary; the walk out from the kitchen door will be replaced; and a small awning will be installed over the kitchen door. All remaining money will go to the mission fund. 2018Women s Lenten Breakfast Each Saturday morning during Lent we will start with a continental breakfast at 8:00am served by the host church. The service will start at 8:29AM and feature a speaker especially chosen for that morning. DATE HOST CHURCH SPEAKER February 17 Webb Chapel UMC Pastor Adrienne Henshaw February 24 March 3 March 10 March 17 March 24 All Saints Catholic Church First Baptist Church of Galveston Royal center UM family Life Center First United Methodist Church River of Life Christian Church Diana Kitchel Karen Troutman Edye Barber Pam Hines Michelle Mangum March 31 Shiloh Lutheran Church Pastor Sharon Walker 2018 Cass County Men s Lenten Breakfasts Saturdays at 6:29 a.m. February 17 Cross-Wind UMC February 24 Lifegate March 3 Webb Chapel March 10 Main Street UMC March 17 Walton Christian March 24 All Saints Catholic Church March 31 Calvary Presbyterian Page 7 Update you on these three mission projects: The pop tabs are given to Franklin School. The school cashes in the pop tabs and the money is sent to Riley Children s Hospital The bar code on Campbell soup labels, etc. And the Betty Crocker box tops for Education are cashed in for items needed in the classrooms. The postal stamps are taken to Marion Mission Warehouse. They are sold to a stamp collector. The money is used to ship needed items to Africa to Ken Vance s mission,