May 21 through 28, 2025
***Denotes the announcement was highlighted during worship
STUDENT MINISTRIES
UPCOMING WEEK:
5/25 Sunday - No Sunday School or Sunday night activities today.
5/29 Thursday - WATER Supermarket Sweeps
Weekly shopping trip for the Food Pantry from 4-5p. Drop off and pickup at the Pantry.
ALL CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
***(NEW) 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.
***(NEW) 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
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.
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 May 25, 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.
***VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
//June 8-12, 6:00-8:30p//
Vacation Bible School Registration is now open! VBS is free to all kids ages 4-4th grade, June 8-12, 6-8:30p. This year's theme, Magnified, will encourage kids to look closely at the details of God’s amazing world and magnify, or proclaim, the greatness of God! This year we are going to have FAMILY NIGHT SUNDAY, JUNE 8 from 6-8p. THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF evening, instead we are inviting the entire family to join in on the fun. This will be your opportunity to pick up your shirt, see the church fully decorated, have dinner as a family, enjoy games and crafts. We will end the evening with a time of worship. You won't want to miss out on the fun. To register for Vacation Bible School, tap the link below.
***VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VBS
Vacation Bible School cannot happen without our amazing volunteers. There are a variety of areas to serve and volunteering is a great way to "Be God's Family"! Vacation Bible School is June 8-12, 6-8:30p. If you are interested in volunteering, please tap the link.
***DECORATION SETUP FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
It's almost time to transform Fishers UMC for Magnified Vacation Bible School and we would love your help to make it happen! Help hang backdrops, giant bugs, giant flowers and so much more, come anytime the following days: May 27 1-4p, May 28 1-4p, May 29, 1-4p, May 30 10a-12p.
***VBS - INVESTMENT IN THE KINGDOM
We are challenged daily to invest in God’s Kingdom in many ways. How about actually investing in Kingdom outcomes that all the students receive when they attend our Vacation Bible School this year? We do not charge any fees to the students attending the program and the expectation is that we will have 150 students this year and over 100 volunteers. That comes out to approximately $35 per student. To help offset these costs we are asking you to support a child by donating to VBS and its Kingdom outcomes. Each Student is $35 and there is no limit to the number of students you can support. If you would like to help support this ministry, please tap the link below. You can also donate by check and be sure to indicate VBS on the memo line. Any funds raised over the total cost of Vacation Bible School will be divided to missions that locally and internationally support children. There also is an opportunity to purchase supplies needed off the Vacation Bible School Amazon wishlist, tap below to view the list. Anything purchased off the Amazon Wishlist will automatically be mailed to Fishers UMC making it extra easy to donate!
SHOE DRIVE
//Through May 25//
United Women In Faith's Hope Circle is partnering with the Changing Footprints organization to collect previously worn and new shoes. These shoes will be distributed to homeless, disaster-stricken, and underprivileged people at home and abroad. Changing Footprints supplies shoes to over 100 Indiana Organizations that include places such as: Domestic Abuse Shelters, Children’s Services, Immigrant Resettlement, School Programs, and more! Bring shoes of any shape, size, color and condition to the bins located in Connection Central and the Church office throughout the month of May. Worried about the condition of the shoe? Changing Footprints takes ALL shoes, if they are deemed too worn to wear, they will be sent to be recycled to use in things such as playground mulch.
LEARN ABOUT CHANGING FOOTPRINTS
MONTHLY BOOK CLUB
//Tuesday, May 27, 7p, Room 280//
Join the Monthly Book Club in May as they read and discuss Riding the Bus With My Sister by Rachel Simon. Rachel Simon's sister is a spirited woman. Beth, who has an intellectual disability, spends her days riding the buses in her city. The drivers are her mentors, her fellow passengers her community. One day, Beth asks Rachel to accompany her on the buses for an entire year. This wise, funny, deeply affecting true story is the chronicle of that remarkable time. Rachel brings to light the almost invisible world of adults with developmental disabilities. Riding the Bus with My Sister was made into a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie starring Rosie O'Donnell and Andie McDowell. 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! They meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month, this month on May 27 at 7p in Room 280. If you are interested or need more information, contact Kim Arnott at 797-8612 or .
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
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. Beginning on June 9 and concluding on 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.