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STUDENT MINISTRIES
UPCOMING WEEK:
3/22 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.
3/26 Thursday - WATER Supermarket Sweeps
Weekly shopping trip for the Food Pantry from 4:00-5:00p. Drop off and pickup at the Pantry.
ALL CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
***(NEW) NEXT - TABLE TALKS
//Sunday, April 19, 9am, Gym//
You are invited to attend NEXT Table Talks on Sunday, April 19. Table Talks is created for anyone who wants to become familiar with activities and opportunities at Fishers UMC. It is part of NEXT, 4 sessions designed to help discover who we are, what we do and how to enjoy meaningful participation at Fishers UMC. It is also a great way to meet new friends! As a NEXT Table Talks attender, you pick a table with topics that pique your curiosity, and the presenter talks with you for a short time (6 minutes). Then you are off to another table for another interesting topic of your choice. Prizes and laughter are involved too! You will be blessed to learn how to discover and develop new passions and ministries with others here at the church. Table Talks is on Sunday, April 19, 9:00-10:00a, in the Gym. Sign up by tapping the link below.
(NEW) CONNECTION CENTRAL
Have you stopped by Connection Central yet? We have welcoming desks located in both lobbies with the goal to help you be connected to God, your church family, community and to our world. At Connection Central we offer great encouragement, welcoming giftbags, and a Bible for you to own. Our guest service staff also is here to help you with information about Sunday School classes, a map and upcoming events. We also can guide you on learning more about the church through our website and app. We exist to help you become connected as you grow in faith.
(UPDATE) 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.
There are still several openings for second quarter (April, May & June) If you’ve been considering joining, this is a great time to step in!
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!
***(NEXT WEEK) KOINONIA - PRAYER OPPORTUNITY
//Wednesday, March 25, 7a& 7p, Sanctuary//
To support our 2026 Be Connected mission, we are offering a new prayer opportunity called Koinonia, which is defined as a deep, communal partnership of believers. We will have two opportunities to come together in the Sanctuary on Wednesday, March 25th to pray for our church and community. At 7:00a we will join together for morning prayer and praise, and at 7:00p we will gather for evening prayers and to give gratitude for the day. We will repeat this on the fourth Wednesday of each month, and you are encouraged to attend one or both of these Koinonia sessions. If you would like to discuss further, please contact John Hughes at .
***HOLY WEEK WORSHIP
We invite you to join us for Holy Week Worship:
Palm Sunday – March 29
9:00 & 10:30a Worship
Maundy Thursday – April 2
7p Worship with Communion
Good Friday – April 3
7p Worship
Easter Sunday – April 5
9:00 & 10:30a Worship
No Sunday School
Childcare for under 5 will be available for all worship services.
Livestream Worship available.
GRIEF SUPPORT
On Thursday, April 9th, Julie Rockwood (Licensed Counselor) and Pastor Ben will begin a five-week study/ support group for those wrestling with grief. We will read and discuss Experiencing Grief by H. Norman Wright. The group will meet Thursday nights from 6:30 to 7:30p in the Library. The cost of the book is $5. For those available, there will be a pre-meeting on March 26th. Books will be distributed at that time, along with a brief overview of the weekly schedule. Sign up by tapping the link below, If you have any questions, please email Pastor Ben at .
2026 ALTAR FLOWERS
Only 10 bouquets remain to be sponsored for 2026! Can you help us finish filling them?
You can honor or remember someone you love by sponsoring a Sunday morning flower bouquet! It’s a simple, beautiful way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, baptism, confirmation, or to hold the memory of someone close to your heart. After the 10:30a worship service, you’re welcome to take your bouquet home or, if you’d like to spread a little extra kindness, the United Women in Faith can deliver it to someone in our church or community who could use a smile.
Each bouquet is a $37 donation, you can sponsor one or both, and you’re welcome to choose more than one date. Tap the link below to sign up and help fill our sanctuary with beauty and love. This is such a meaningful way to share your joy and your heart with others.
FOOD FLORIST FUNDRAISER
//Wednesday, April 1, Back Parking Lot//
Hungry for an easy, delicious meal while supporting a great cause? The Come to Me Food Pantry is excited to welcome back the Food Florist on Wednesday, April 1 in the back parking lot of Fishers United Methodist Church near Door #4.
Stop by between 12:30-2p or 5-6:30p, choose from a selection of frozen prepared meals, pay, and go! No preordering required! The Food Florist will have the truck stocked and ready, and they accept cash, check, and cards. These meals are perfect for busy weeknights, sports families on the go, gatherings, or simply enjoying a stress-free dinner for two. Tap the link below to see the full list of available items!
MISSION OPPORTUNITY
//Saturday, March 28, 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 28 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.
Donations are coming in to offset the cost of packing meals, even if you aren't packing meals, you can make a difference by donating to the cause! Meals cost $.50 each and a volunteer can pack 300+ meals in 2 hours. Our goal is to pack 12,000 meals at a cost of $6,000. We have received $1,480 toward our goal! Did you know Fire & Water Student Ministries has paid the balance of the cost for the last 2 years? Tap the link below to donate.
SIGN UP TO PACK MEALS
DONATE MONEY FOR MEALS
MONTHLY BOOK CLUB
//Tuesday, March 24, 7p, Room 280//
Join the Monthly Book Club in March as they read and discuss Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans. Rachel went through a period where she felt distant from church. It was beginning to feel, for her, that church the church she observed was far removed from Jesus. Yet, despite her cynicism and misgivings, something kept drawing Evans back to church. She found herself wanting to better understand the church and find her place within it, so she set out on a new adventure. Evans tells her story through the lens of seven sacraments of the Catholic church--baptism, confession, holy orders, communion, confirmation, the anointing of the sick, and marriage--to teach us the essential truths about what she's learned along the way. Searching for Sunday will help you unpack the messiness of community, teaching us that by overcoming our cynicism, we can all find hope, grace, love, and, somewhere in between, church. 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 at 7:00p in Room 280. Questions? Contact Kim Arnott at 797-8612 or .
INTERGENERATIONAL MISSION TRIP
Everyone over the age of 10 is invited to be a part of the Intergenerational Mission Trip travelling to Louisville, KY June 21 through 26 and serve there Monday-Thursday that week. Serving days will be from approximately 9a to 3/3:30p 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 & student ministries are covering part of the cost of the trip in an effort to bring the cost down and encourage greater participation. Please speak to Liz Simmonds or one of the pastors about aid. 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.
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.