New Series: Rooted & Grounded in Love
Begins April 27
Christ is Risen! (He is risen indeed!)…Now what? This is a question that the early Christians and early Churches wrestled with. Two thousand years later, we are still unpacking all the implications of the “Christ Event” (His life, death, resurrection, and ascension.) What does it all mean? What significance and relevance does it have for us today? What are we to do with all this?
Thankfully, we have Scripture to guide us. We’re going to spend eight weeks digging into the letter to the Ephesians. Ephesus was a hub of early Christianity from which “…all the Jews and Greeks who lived in the province of Asia heard the word of the Lord.” (Acts 19:10) The apostle Paul started the church in Ephesus, and wrote this letter to them. May we receive Paul’s prayer for them as a prayer for us, “…that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have power, together will all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge–that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:17-19)
We will be going through Ephesians in our Sunday service and discussing it in our Table Groups. Join us as we discover together what the resurrection of Jesus means for us today.
Spring Work Days
April 23 & 30
Lend a hand during Wednesday evening work days tonight and next week from 6-8 PM.
We have both inside and outside activities available. Meet at door 1. Advanced sign-up is preferred, but don’t let that stop you. We’ll be glad to see you! Sign-ups will have first dibs on the projects. Projects will vary according to weather and progress. On April 30, there is an added bonus of the free community dinner in Fellowship Hall. Please contact the church office with any questions.
Serve at Soup’s On at Roberts Park UMC
Sunday, April 27
Can you help provide a meal for hungry neighbors on April 27? Donations of veggies, fruit, and homemade cookies and brownies are needed. We also need people to serve and help clean up. If you can help with donations or join us to serve, please use the button below to sign up. Contact the church office with any questions.
Community Dinner
Wednesday, April 30 | 5:30 PM | Fellowship Hall
The next free Community Dinner is next week. Join us to meet others in the community and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our United Women in Faith.
Big Family Dinner
Sunday, May 4 | 5:00 PM | Fellowship Hall
At our next Big Family Dinner, we will watch the film Food, Insecure, talk with the creator of the film, and take action. Food, Insecure is a 30-minute film that delves deeper into what food insecurity looks and feels like, and its impacts on Hoosier families and communities. Discover the data driving the need for this film and its focus on addressing the root causes of hunger. Hear about real solutions from across Indiana. Explore the film’s goals to raise awareness, inspire action, and promote systemic change. Please use the button below to let us know you plan to attend.
Indians Game
Sunday, May 18 | 12:30 PM | Victory Field
After several years of heading to the ballpark on what seemed to be the hottest day of the year, we have decided to move our annual baseball game up to May, when hopefully it won’t be so oppressively warm! If you are looking for a time of fun, family, fellowship, food, and hopefully an Indians win, please join us on Sunday, May 18. Please use the button below for more information and to purchase tickets.
Save the Date & Special Announcements
- Eviction Court Watch Training | Tonight, Wednesday, April 23 | 6:00 PM
- Stand on Peace Walk for National Youth Violence Prevention | Friday, April 25 | 6:00 PM at MLK Park | Event Details
- Family Promise Night without a Bed Fundraiser | Saturday, May 3 | 12-2 PM | Castleton UMC campus | Event Details | Donate to the Campaign
- Still Waters Flower Pick Up | May 8 | 2:00-5:30 PM
- Mothers Day | Sunday, May 11
- Graduation Sunday | Sunday, May 18
- Outreach Indiana Walking for Dreams Fundraiser | Sunday, May 18 | 1:00 PM | Crown Hill Cemetery | Event Details