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November 2001 |
Prayer for schools
Touted as "a ministry for the new millennium," Mount Comfort UMC, Indianapolis East District, will soon unveil their newest ministry, Moms in Touch. Each Monday morning, mothers from the church will gather to pray for children and schools. Moms in Touch hope to intercede for children by praying that schools may be guided by biblical values and moral standards.
Women 'scrap' for a cure
In June, DeMotte UMC, Calumet District, hosted a 13-hour "Crop for a Cure." From 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Eve Van Kely, owner of Memories By Design, and scrapbooking workshop to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Institute. It its second year, Van Kley moved the Crop for a Cure from her shop to DeMotte UMC.
Apple dumpling gang resurfaces
More than 50 men and women gathered at Osceola UMC, Michiana District, in October to make more than 1,500 apple dumplings. Orders were taken weeks prior, with proceeds going to Hannah's House in Mishawaka, a home for unwed mothers. Over $1,400 was raised for a very worthy cause. Comments such as, "Now, next year when we do this ." were heard, which makes for incentive to make it an annual event.
Churches donate tons of books
Recently the United Methodist Women of Broadway UMC, Indianapolis West District, began sponsoring the Uganda Library Project.
The project was begun in 1996 after the Rev. Richard Kaaya of the Tabernacle of Christ Church in Entebbe, Uganda visited Syracuse and spoke of his dream to sponsor a library and resource center. Calvary Church of Syracuse answered the call and sent the first shipment of books in November 1996.
As of this date, the Uganda Library Project has delivered over eight tons of books to Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Malawi. Calvary Church handed over sponsorship to Broadway UMC in March of this year.
The aliens have landed |
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Youth and adults from the mission team at Aurora First Church, Columbus District, placed plastic alien dolls in the yards of church members and charged a fee to remove them. When the aliens arrived at a member's yard, the recipient selected the next house where the aliens would land. The effort raised $1,000 for the Dearborn and Ohio Habitat for Humanity. Reprinted with permission from Interpreter magazine, Oct. 2001, p. 13. |
Dust off your Jesus costume?
On July 29, Mentone UMC, Warsaw District, hosted a mystery Sunday. What is a mystery Sunday, you ask? The congregation arrived at church dressed in their best biblical costume. With five clues in hand, Mentone members used the clues to guess each other's costumes.
History revisited under the cover of a barn
In celebration of its United Brethren heritage, the Silver Street UMC in New Albany held their fourth annual barn service on September 23. In 1766, Phillip William Otterbein, founder of the United Brethren Church, had a personal reawaking of his faith at a service held in a barn in Lancaster County Pennsylvania.
This year's service was held in conjunction with Bethel African Methodist Church of New Albany. Nearly 50 members of Bethel AME joined Silver Street UMC, bringing the attendance close to 200. The picture perfect fall day began mid-afternoon with horseback rides, hayrides, cider making and games. A carry-in supper was enjoyed by all on the lawn and then the group walked to the barn for the service of praise. Both pastors, the Rev. Rairdon (Silver Street UMC) and the Rev. Joseph Arnold (Bethel AME) led prayer. The Silver Street praise band led the group in a number of songs and hymns. Bethel AME choir presented two stirring numbers. A brief history of the Methodist Church was followed by a first person interpretation of Richard Allen, the founder of the AME Church. The service concluded with the singing of "America the Beautiful".
Silver Street has had a continuing relationship with Bethel AME church over the last eight years. This year, Silver Street held joint worship services in February and April. The mission committee at Silver Street granted $500 to Bethel in the spring to help with a new roof. Ron Hauswald
Clownin' around
In an effort to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, Fort Wayne's Saint Joseph UMC presented a clown ministry workshop in mid-October. Wearing grease paint, a funny wig, and a brightly colored costume can transform a shy person into a funny and loving communicator. Participants received make-up, brushes, powder, and of course, the red nose. Following the workshop, the participants shared what they learned at a Saturday evening worship service.
Prayer finds high-tech home
Last updated on 01/14/2004Lisa Uhl of Unity Chapel UMC, New Albany District, had participated in the church's phone-list prayer chain for years. While at work, she would either miss the phone call or retrieve the prayer request hours later on her answering machine. In an effort to answer prayer requests in a more timely fashion, Lisa established the church's e-mail prayer chain, Prayer Line. As prayer requests are received, they are e-mailed to participants who are asked to pray for the person or request. In operation for more than a year, the Prayer Line now has 50 participants.