june 11 through 18, 2025
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STUDENT MINISTRIES
UPCOMING WEEK:
6/15 Sunday - no FIRE & WATER Events (no Sunday School or Sunday Night)
6/18 Wednesday - WATER Mission Trip Meeting
For all those going on WATER's Summer Mission Trip. 7:00 in the Wharf.
6/19 Thursday - WATER Supermarket Sweeps
Weekly shopping trip for the Food Pantry from 4-5p. Drop off and pickup at the Pantry.
FIRE & WATER Summer Mystery Adventures are here!
To get 24 hours notice for when they take place you can sign up to be a FIRE & WATER Insider and/or follow FIRE & WATER on social media.
ALL CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
(NEW) WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 15
This Sunday, June 15, we will be celebrating Vacation Bible School at the 11:00a worship service. A few other special things to note for this Sunday, there will be no Sunday School, but there will be childcare for children under the age of 5. Also, Coffee & Donuts will be located in the Library, right inside Door # 3. We look forward to celebrating VBS and Father's Day this Sunday with you!
***(NEW) WOMEN'S RETREAT
//Saturday, September 13, 9a-3p, Fishers UMC//
All women are invited to attend the Women’s Retreat hosted by United Women of Faith at Fishers United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9:00a to 3:00p. Guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Martha FrizLanger, will lead a meaningful session titled “Harvesting Your Story,” paired with a hands-on creative activity. Each attendee will receive a complimentary copy of her book, Soul Design. Lunch and snacks will be provided, cost is $20 to attend. Tap the link to sign up and join in a day of inspiration, reflection, and connection! If you have questions, please contact Nancy Foust at
or Abby Mucha at
.
sign up for women's retreat
(NEW) HELP NEEDED: DECORATION TEAR DOWN
//Tuesday, June 17, 1-5p//
A huge thank you to everyone who helped transform Fishers UMC for Magnified Vacation Bible School, we couldn't have done it without you! We are having a blast at VBS this week, but next week it’s time to pack it all up. We need lots of hands to help take down decorations. Whether you can stay for 30 minutes or all afternoon, we’d love to have you, join us starting at 1:00p.
***NEXT
//Sunday, July 27, 9:45am, Bunny Room//
Are you interested in making friends? Learning more about the church? Getting involved and growing in your faith? Are you asking “what’s next?” Our church offers opportunities for you and it is called NEXT. NEXT is… a monthly welcoming session for adults who want to connect more with God and Fishers UMC. NEXT helps you find out who we are, what we do and how you can participate at Fishers UMC. A different NEXT opportunity is offered each month for a total of four months. Classes are facilitated by our Assimilation director, Lisa Ellcessor. Our upcoming NEXT opportunity is Sunday, July 27 at 9:45am in the Bunny Room (down the hallway near the nursery). Sign up to attend by tapping the link below.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE FOOD PANTRY
Would you be interested in helping in our Food Pantry kitchen area from 1-3pm once a month? This would involve unloading orders from our lift, notifying guests that their groceries are ready, offering any special drink of the day and making sure each guest gets the correct order by matching their ID to their order form. Boxes of packed groceries are often 10-15lbs but can get up to 20lbs. If you are interested, please email or text 317-599-6604 and Nicole will contact you with more information.
COBBLER CRUMBLE MAKING
//Tuesday, June 17, 6:30p, Church Kitchen//
Many hands make light work! Volunteers are needed to mix up cobbler crumbles in anticipation of the church booth at the Hamilton County 4H Fair. Bring a mixer or food processor, large bowl & a rubber spatula (or just come & be an extra set of hands). Enter through Door 6 (the one facing Portillo’s). Sign up to attend by tapping the link below.
MAC REYNOLDS JOHN DEERE GOLF SCRAMBLE
//Sunday, July 27, 2p, Edgewood Golf Club//
Fishers UMC will be having their annual Golf Scramble on July 27th, with a 2:00p shotgun start at Edgewood Golf Club. Coed singles, couples or foursomes are invited to attend this event that is 18 holes with a cart, prizes and great food! Back again is a special silent auction. Register early to take advantage of early bird pricing of $60, after July 1st cost is $70. Or, you can attend just the dinner & silent auction for $20. Cash, check or card can be taken at the door. The golf scramble is sponsored by Fishers United Methodist Men, with all proceeds going to missions. Register by tapping the link below.
SIGN UP TO ATTEND GOLF SCRAMBLE
P.I.T. CREW - INTERCESSORS WANTED
The Prayer Ministry at Fishers UMC has recently started the Pastors Intercessory Team (P.I.T. Crew) to offer daily prayer support for Senior Pastor Mark Ellcessor, and Associate Pastor Ben Greenbaum. The Bible encourages us to pray for our leaders, as they direct the church to fulfill its mission, and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The prayer team is seeking 10 intercessors each for the month who will commit to praying daily for our Pastors and families. This can be at home with your own schedule, and the time commitment is less than 10 minutes per day. To sign up to pray, tap the link below. Also below is a link to a document filled with more details about the P.I.T. Crew including a FAQ section. If you have any questions, please contact John Hughes at .
sign up to pray
learn more about P.i.t. crew
LOVE TO SING OR RING?
The Fishers UMC Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir are welcoming new members this fall! Whether you're a seasoned musician or just a joyful music maker, there's a place for you. Come be part of something uplifting and fun! Rehearsals start in September — contact Meghan Bartsch for more information!
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
This year we are diving into the theme Be God's Family. As a part of that, we want to ensure young people have the opportunity to worship alongside their church family as we seek to become disciples for the transformation of the world. On June 15, July 6, August 10, and August 31 there will be no Sunday school for children, 5/6, Junior High, or High school students. (Childcare available for children under 5.) This will allow for worship and celebration together on these holiday weekends and special days. Looking for help connecting your children in worship? There are worship clipboards with activities that explore the sermon scripture. Read the scripture together before worship and encourage children to look for how the sermon explores the passage. Utilize sermon note sheets, located by the worship clipboards, and discuss after the service. Attend a different service than usual and compare how the styles lead us into God's presence in unique ways.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE - READ A CHAPTER A DAY
Join Discipleship Ministries and others across the country for a journey through the Books of Romans and 1 and 2 Corinthians this summer. The challenge began on June 9 and will conclude July 26, participants will read a chapter each day. This is a great opportunity to grow in faith and community. Details and registration can be found by tapping the link below.
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALTAR FLOWERS
Are you looking for a way to Be God's Light in 2025? You can honor or remember a loved one by sponsoring a flower bouquet on Sunday mornings! This is a great way to mark special life events such as birthdays, anniversaries, baptisms, confirmation, and the memory of a loved one. You can choose to take your bouquets home after the 11:00 service or bless someone else by having the bouquets delivered by United Women in Faith to persons in our congregation and community. We have two bouquets each Sunday (except for communion Sundays). The donation is $30 per bouquet. Please complete your sponsorship by tapping the link below. Spots are available through all of 2025. You may sign up for one or two bouquets per Sunday, and also for more than one Sunday. This is a wonderful way to bring beauty to the sanctuary and to share your special life event with others.
ITEMS NEEDED - TURN AWAY NO LONGER
CURRENT NEEDS: TEEN BOYS: JOGGERS, SWEATPANTS AND JEANS, KIDS: ALL SIZES OF PANTS, LITTLE BOYS AND GIRLS: CLOTHES IN GENERAL.
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.