FEBRUARY 19 through 26, 2025
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STUDENT MINISTRIES
UPCOMING WEEK:
2/23 Sunday - 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.
2/26 Wednesday - FIRE & WATER Bible Study
A short-term Bible Study during Lent. 6:00-7:30 in the Wharf.
2/27 Thursday - WATER Supermarket Sweeps
Weekly shopping trip for the Food Pantry from 4-5p. Drop off and pickup at the Pantry.
3/1 Saturday – FIRE BINGO at Hamilton Trace
Jr. High students are invited to play BINGO with the residents of Hamilton Trace from 10-11a. Drop off and pickup at Hamilton Trace.
There are a few spots left for WATER's Summer Mission Trip. For more information and/or to sign up please visit HERE.
ALL CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
(NEW) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Save the Date! Join us June 8-12 from 6:00-8:30p as we "Magnify" Jesus' Love for us. We will kick the week off on Sunday June 8th with Family Night; dinner, games, worship and a sneak peek at the Fun filled week for the entire family. Registration opens Easter Sunday and space is limited so be sure to sign up early.
(NEW) 30 HOUR FAMINE
WATER students (Sr. High) are participating in the 30 Hour Famine March 28th-29th. During the 30 Hour Famine, they will be fasting and learning about global hunger. Every 15 seconds, a child under 5 dies—and nearly half of those deaths are from hunger-related causes. That’s why WATER Students are taking action now! They would love your support, you can sponsor them by tapping the link below, you can donate by clicking "Support Us" or if you click "Roster" you can choose a specific FIRE & WATER Student to support.
(NEW) FOOD FLORIST FUNDRAISER
//Wednesday, March 19, Back Parking Lot//
The Come to Me Food Pantry is hosting the Food Florist again (local Fishers business) on Wednesday, March 19 in the back parking lot of Fishers UMC near Door #4. The Food Florist will be there from 12:30-2p and 5-6:30p selling her delicious frozen prepared meals as a fundraiser for the Food Pantry. You do not need to pre order. Just show up during one of the time slots, pay, and leave with some delicious food! She accepts cash, check and cards. The trucks will be stocked full with the items. These are perfect meals for busy sports families, large gatherings, or just for two! The list of items that will be available will be coming soon.
***BLOOD DRIVE
//Sunday, March 2, 8a-12p, Gym//
Donate blood and become a beacon of hope whose kindness saves lives, including those with cancer or sickle cell disease! Every donation is needed to meet the high demand from hospitals in our community. Fishers UMC is hosting a Versiti Blood Drive in the Family Life Center Gym from 8:00a until 12:00p on Sunday, March 2. Donors can sign up by tapping the link below. It is preferred for donors to sign up prior, but walk-ins are welcome, too. Thank you for making a difference!
NEXT
//Sunday, March 16, 9:45a, Bunny Room//
Are you wondering, “What’s NEXT” for you at the church? NEXT is four sessions designed to help you develop friendships, connect with Fishers UMC missions and ministries and find out what is NEXT in your faith journey. These sessions are offered to anyone from their first time visit to becoming a member. 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. This month’s opportunity is called “God’s Story and My Story.” The topic includes 3 testimonies by people in our church and a heartfelt teaching on God’s calling for your life. To be a part of the NEXT opportunity, tap on the link below to sign up.
BINGO PRIZE DRIVE
//Through March 2//
Fishers UMC 5th through 8th grade students serve monthly at Hamilton Trace Assisted Living playing BINGO with residents. BINGO helps residents with their cognitive function, promotes social interaction, provides a sense of community between them and our students, and they LOVE getting prizes. You can help support this ministry by donating prizes with two easy ways to donate. Tap the links below to see the Amazon wishlist or donate money to go towards the purchase of prizes. Thank you for supporting this ministry! Questions? Contact Liz Simmonds, Director of Jr High Ministries at .
DONATE PRIZES ON AMAZON WISHLIST
DONATE FUNDS TO PURCHASE PRIZES
MISSION OPPORTUNITY
//Saturday, March 29, 1-3p, Million Meal Headquarters//
In Indiana alone, 1 million people - including 1 in 5 children - don't know where they'll get their next meal. Together, we can make sure they have one. Fishers UMC is partnering with Million Meal Movement on Saturday, March 29 from 1-3pm at the Million Meal Headquarters to pack meals to give to Indiana food pantries. Packers need to be at least 5 years old, sign up by tapping the link below. If you would like to make a donation to help offset the cost of packing meals, please do so by tapping the designated link below. Meals cost $.50 each and a volunteer can pack 300+ meals in 2 hours. Our goal is to pack 10,000 meals at a cost of $5,000.
sign up to pack meals
DONATE TO HELP OFFSET COSTS
MONTHLY BOOK CLUB
//Tuesday, February 25, 7p, Room 280//
Join the Monthly Book Club in February as they read and discuss Almost Forever by Deborah Raney. Bryn Hennesey, a volunteer at the Grove Street Homeless Shelter, was there the night the shelter burned to the ground and five heroic firefighters died at the scene. Among them was Bryn’s husband, Adam. She must find a way to begin again but she’s living with a horrible secret. Unearthing a lost memory may cause her to lose everything she holds dear… but could it also set her free? What started the fire that destroyed the dreams and futures of so many? Investigators are stumped. But someone knows the answer. If you are looking for a way to combine your love of reading and books with a small group atmosphere of fellowship, this is the place for you! The Book Club meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. If you are interested or need more information, contact Kim Arnott at 797-8612 or .
ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP
//Wednesday, March 5, 7p//
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent; a time of personal introspection as we seek to draw closer to Christ and build our faith leading up to the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday morning. Join us for Ash Wednesday worship on Wednesday, March 5 at 7p in the Sanctuary.
STUDENT BIBLE STUDY
FIRE & WATER Students are invited to be a part of a Bible Study for the months of February and March. We will be meeting in the Wharf (the youth room by the gym) on Wednesday evenings beginning February 19 from 6:00-7:30p. This is open to all students in grades 7-12, invite someone to join us (and bring a Bible!).
CHILDREN'S SPRING MUSICAL
This spring, the Fishers UMC Children's Ministry will be performing "The S.A.L.T Company." Bringing life and action to scripture that teaches us as believers that we are the salt of the earth, living out the love of God, give everything we’ve got, just like Jesus did. Singers, dancer and actors are needed for this fun and catchy musical. All children from kindergarten - 6th grade are invited to join. The musical will be performed on May 18th at the 11:00a service. Rehearsals will be Sundays, starting February 9th from 2-3:30p. Contact Penny Walker at for more information.
SUPERSTART EVENT
//February 28 - March 1//
Superstart is a special event just for students in 5th & 6th grades! We’ll join other students from across central Indiana at Trader’s Point church in Indianapolis to learn more about following Jesus. Friday, February 28 from 6-10p and Saturday, March 1st from 8a-4p! We’ll meet at Fishers UMC and return there. Cost is $60, but financial aid is available as we never want a student to miss an event due to finances. Just speak with Liz. More questions? .
CONCESSIONS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Upward basketball and cheerleading season has started and volunteers are needed to help with the concession stand. Duties include- Greeting players and fans, making popcorn and hotdogs and selling candy and drinks. All concession volunteers get a free drink and popcorn. Volunteers must be 13 years old or older. Tap the link below to sign up to volunteer. Contact Penny Walker at with any questions.
INTERGENERATIONAL MISSION TRIP
Everyone over the age of 8 is invited to be a part of the Intergenerational Mission Trip travelling to Charleston, WV June 29 through July 4 and serve there Monday-Thursday that week. Serving days will be from approximately 9am to 3/3:30pm with a packed lunch onsite. Our evenings will have some free time, dinner together, a few adventures, and an evening time of vespers. Cost is $300/person with a family max of $1,000. The church and student ministries are covering part of the cost of the trip in an effort to bring the cost down and encourage greater participation, financial aid is available. Questions? Contact Liz Simmonds at . To see all the fun you will have, check out the link below to view pictures from last year’s trip, and when you are ready to sign up, tap the link below.
sign up to attend mission trip
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.
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.