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STUDENT MINISTRIES
UPCOMING WEEK:
7/12 FIRE & WATER Sunday Night
Doors open with a free meal at 5:30p, our regular programming begins at 6:00p, and After Hours follows from 7:30-8:30p.
7/16 Thursday - WATER Supermarket Sweeps - special time
Weekly shopping trip for the Food Pantry from 1:30-2:30p. Drop off and pickup at the Pantry.
7/16 Thursday - FIRE & WATER Summer Adventure #6
It's an IKEA shopping challenge. Can you do the best on your budget? We leave the church at 3:00p and return at 5:00p
Check out all the fun we are having this summer! Summer Calendar
ALL CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
(NEW) THANK YOU - PANTRY FUNDRAISER
A huge thank you to everyone who supported The Come To Me Food Pantry Crew Car Wash fundraiser!
Because of your generosity, we raised over $600 during this campaign, surpassing the total from the November fundraiser! Every dollar raised helps support the pantry's mission to serve neighbors in need throughout our community.
Thank you for partnering with us to share God's love in practical ways. Together, we're making an impact!
***(NEW) WHAT'S NEXT?
//Sunday, August 9, 10:30a, Library//
NEXT is four welcoming sessions for adults who want to connect more with God and Fishers UMC as we explore the Bible, our beliefs, God’s story, missions and ministries.
NEXT helps you find out who we are, what we do and how you can enjoy meaningful participation at Fishers UMC. A different NEXT opportunity is offered each month for the total of four months to help you grow in faith, friendships and take next steps to getting involved. Sessions are facilitated by our Assimilation Director, Lisa Ellcessor.
Our upcoming NEXT opportunity is a macroscopic view of the Bible. It is called "Word" and is on Sunday, August 9 at 10:30a in the Library. Sign up to attend by tapping the link.
SIGN UP FOR NEXT
***PORTILLO'S FUNDRAISER
//Wednesday, July 15, 11a-8p//
Grab a meal and make a difference! Join us on Wednesday, July 15 from 11:00a–8:00p for a delicious way to support the Come To Me Food Pantry. When you dine at Portillo’s and show the event flyer, 20% of your purchase will be donated directly to the pantry to help provide food and hope to neighbors in need throughout our community.
Showing your support is easy! Simply present the flyer when ordering, either printed or displayed on your phone. Physical flyers are available at Connection Central on Sundays and in the Church Office during the week. You can also download a digital flyer by tapping the link below.
Thank you for continuing to support the Come To Me Food Pantry and helping us care for our neighbors, one meal at a time.
***BE CONNECTED AT THE HAMILTON COUNTY 4H FAIR
One of the best ways to live out our 2026 theme, Be Connected, is by serving alongside others and making a difference in our community. This summer, you have an opportunity to do both by joining the Fishers United Methodist Men and United Women in Faith as they prepare for and staff the Fishers UMC booth at the annual Hamilton County 4H Fair.
From July 16–20, volunteers will help serve the fair's favorite menu items, including tenderloin sandwiches, homemade cobblers, and ice cream. The funds raised through the booth support a variety of missions and outreach ministries that make an impact locally, regionally, and around the world.
There are opportunities to serve before, during and after the fair, with volunteer needs extending from July 14–21. Whether you can help for a few hours or multiple shifts, your time and talents make a difference, sign up by tapping the links below.
One important way to help is by preparing our famous cobblers. Fresh cobblers are baked and packaged daily in the Fishers UMC kitchen during the fair. Baking volunteers are needed each day at 9:00a, and packaging volunteers are needed at 1:00p. Each task takes approximately 90 minutes and plays a key role in making the booth a success.
If you're available, please consider signing up for one or more volunteer opportunities. Be sure to include your email address so you can receive helpful reminders and updates.
Thank you for helping us Be Connected while supporting ministries that share God's love with people in our community and beyond.
sign up to help at the 4h fair
ONLY 2 ALTAR FLOWER SPONORSHIPS REMAIN!
Help us fill the final two altar flower sponsorships for November 15!
Sponsoring a Sunday morning bouquet is a meaningful way to honor or remember a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or give thanks for God's blessings. After the 10:30a worship service, you may take the bouquet home or have the United Women in Faith deliver it to someone in our church or community who could use a little encouragement.
Each bouquet is a $37 donation, and you may sponsor one or both of the remaining arrangements. Tap the link below to reserve a bouquet and help us fill our sanctuary with beauty, love, and remembrance.
purchase altar flowers
KOINONIA - PRAYER OPPORTUNITY
//Wednesday, July 22, 7a & 7p, Sanctuary//
As part of our 2026 Be Connected mission, Koinonia continues to offer a meaningful opportunity to gather in prayer as a community of believers. Koinonia is a Greek word that describes a deep, communal partnership rooted in our shared faith in Christ.
Beginning this month, each Koinonia gathering will focus on a new monthly prayer theme. July's theme is "Our Father in Heaven," inspired by the opening words of the Lord's Prayer. Through Scripture, guided prayer, and reflection, we'll focus on the attributes of God as our loving Father, Provider, Protector and more.
Join us in the Sanctuary on Wednesday, July 22 for either our 7:00a morning prayer and praise or 7:00p evening prayer and gratitude. Come to one gathering or both as we seek God together and grow deeper in faith and community.
If you have any questions, please contact John Hughes at .
BE CONNECTED HIATUS
Our Be Connected daily Scripture readings, devotions, and weekly podcast will take a short break for the summer. Friday, July 3 will be the final day before the break, and the journey will resume on Monday, August 3.
Thank you for walking through God's Word with us, we look forward to reconnecting in August!
SPIRITUAL GIFTS COURSE
Lay Servant Ministries invites you to learn about and discern your spiritual gifts by participating in their online course entitled For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts.
This four week course meets August 12, 19, 26 and September 2 from 6:30 - 8:30p. and offers a scriptural understanding of spiritual gifts and helps participants identify and link their gifts, abilities and sense of calling. Participants will also learn how discovering one’s spiritual gifts can equip mission-focused leaders who make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The required participant's book is For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman available at Amazon and Cokesbury. The cost for the course is $15, offered by Zoom, and open to anyone interested. The instructor is Kim Arnott, CLM. If interested, register by tapping the link below. Questions? Contact Kim at .
KENYA MINISTRIES UPDATE
Next Week, Pastor Mark, Pastor Ben, and Mark Stebbe will be leaving for a return trip to Kenya. Mark and Ben are excited to see their pastoral students return while Mark S will be focusing on supporting the Green Hill Amani School. Thank you for your prayers and support as we prepare for what the Holy Spirit has in store for us!
This is the fourth consecutive year that we will be seeing the wonderful students, teachers, staff, and families of the Green Hill Amani School. Each year God presents us with opportunities to provide resources in the moment to support the Green Hill community. Past examples include:
*Adding protein to the students' diet (additional eggs and meat). This is now in the annual budget.
*Curriculum, study aids, school supplies, cleaning supplies, and backpacks.
*A community feast to celebrate our sixth grades students transitioning to secondary education.
*Uniforms and proper footwear for cooks and security guards.
*A bonus for our teachers and staff (this year inflation due to the middle east conflict in causing financial stress).
If you would like to financially support what the Holy Spirit will reveal to us next month, you can contribute online by tapping the link below. You may also give via check or cash given to Fishers UMC with a notation for Green Hill 2026. If you would like to follow Green Hill on Facebook, you will also find the link below.
Thank you for your support of our ministries in Kenya!
GIVE TO GREEN HILL
GREEN HILL FACEBOOK
MAC REYNOLDS JOHN DEERE GOLF SCRAMBLE
//Sunday, July 26, 2p, The Edgewood Golf Club//
Get ready to hit the greens for a day of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition! Fishers UMC’s Annual Golf Scramble returns on Sunday, July 26, with a 2:00p shotgun start at Edgewood Golf Club. Coed singles, couples, and foursomes are all invited to enjoy 18 holes of golf with a cart, delicious food, exciting prizes and silent auction, all for just $70! Register by tapping the link below. Cash, check, or card will also be accepted at the door.
Not a golfer? You can still be part of the fun! Join us for dinner and the silent auction for just $20. Register using the link below.
Hosted by the Fishers United Methodist Men, all proceeds from the event support missions.
PASTORS INTERCESSORY TEAM (P.I.T. CREW)
As we continue focusing on Being Connected this year, one of the most meaningful ways we live that out is by praying for our pastors. The P.I.T. Crew provides daily prayer support for Pastor Mark, Pastor Ben, and Pastor Troy, lifting them up as they lead and care for our church.
We’re looking for ten people each month to commit to praying daily from home, just a few minutes a day, on your own schedule. Quarterly sign-up links are available below so you can find a time that works best for you. Questions? Check out the FAQ about how the P.I.T. Crew works or reach out to John Hughes at
. Thank you for helping us stay connected through prayer!
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS
ITEMS NEEDED - TURN AWAY NO LONGER
UPDATE: PLEASE ONLY NEW CLOTHING AND ITEMS
United Women in Faith have partnered with Turn Away No Longer, an Indiana nonprofit faith based organization. Turn Away No Longer’s mission is to positively impact the lives of children in the foster care system. They believe no child should feel “forgotten” or “unloved” and strive to show them the love of Jesus in every program they create. As part of this partnership, Fishers UMC has become a donation location to collect items for their Swag Packs. What are Swag Packs? When a child or teen enters foster care, they may not get the chance to pack up their belongings and often they have to leave home or school with nothing but the clothes they’re wearing. This is where Swag Packs can help. Each Swag Pack is age-specific, ranging from newborn to teens. Tap the link below to view their donation list for Swag Packs, all items must be NEW. Drop off items at Fishers UMC in the Turn Away No Longer Bin inside Door #1 by the Church office. You can find out more about Turn Away No Longer by visiting turnawaynolonger.org.
HELPING HANDS MINISTRIES
If you, or someone you know, are in need of minor lawn maintenance (weeding, weed eating, trimming bushes, etc.), a ride to an appointment or church, minor plumbing work, or minor home repairs (a light fixture, electrical socket, light switch, etc. being changed) email Pastor Ben at . If you’d like to add your name to the Helping Hands Ministry team, please let Ben know.
GIVE BACK WHILE YOU SHOP
Did you know Fishers UMC is part of rewards programs at Kroger? Kroger gives to Fire & Water student ministries through your purchases-at no additional cost to you! It's quick and easy to set up Fishers UMC as your charity of choice on your Kroger Plus card, tap the link below and enter our number of SN812.