JULY 24 through 31, 2024
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STUDENT MINISTRIES
UPCOMING WEEK:
7/28 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.
8/1 Thursday - WATER Supermarket Sweeps
Weekly shopping trip for the Food Pantry from 4-5p. Drop off and pickup at the Pantry
8/3 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.
ALL CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
***(NEW) PRESCHOOL TEACHER OPENING
Do you have a heart for working with young kiddos? We have ONE remaining preschool staff opening for the 2024-2025 school year and are always looking to add loving people to our substitute teacher list. Please tap the link below to learn more and apply!
(NEW) AUGUST COMMUNION SERVERS NEEDED
Communion unites us both to Christ and to each other as believers in the body of Christ. This special part of worship needs several people to serve the elements at all three worship services. Would you consider serving on August 4? Tap the link below to sign up.
***MAC REYNOLDS JOHN DEERE GOLF SCRAMBLE
//Sunday, July 28, 2p, Edgewood Golf Club//
Fishers UMC will be having their annual Golf Scramble on July 28th, 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 all for $65. 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.
***NEXT
//Sunday, August 18, 9:45a, Gym//
Are you wondering, “What’s NEXT” for you at the church? NEXT is four, comfortable and welcoming sessions for adults who want to grow in faith and connect with ministries and missions at Fishers UMC. Our upcoming NEXT opportunity is on Sunday August 18, 9:45-11:00am in the gymnasium. This month’s session is called “Table Talks.” It is a quick look and conversation with various leaders of our church to discover a variety of happenings at Fishers UMC. We want you to be in the “know” so you can find the perfect place to serve and grow. Tap the link below to sign up to attend NEXT.
BLOOD DRIVE
//Sunday, August 25, 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, August 25. 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!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD
//Saturday, September 14, Fishers UMC//
On September 14th, Fishers United Methodist is once again hosting a Habitat for Humanity Panel Build. This will require 40+ volunteers. There are two shifts available. Tap on the link for more information and to sign up. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Ben at .
FREEZER MEAL DRIVE
With a church family our size, there is always a lot going on! There are surgeries, moves, illnesses, births, and deaths. We are always trying to find ways to help our church brothers and sisters in times of turmoil and in times of celebration, and sometimes, a home-cooked meal is just the thing. Won’t you help us stock the freezer with meals that we can have on hand to share with others in our church, just to show a little extra love? They can be smaller portions for a single person or couple, or a larger, casserole size for a family of 4-6. If you’d like to help out, now through the end of July, drop off a freezer meal to the church office during business hours, Monday – Friday from 9:30am-4pm. Please be sure to use a disposable container or one you do not want back. We will have a label for you to fill out and put on your meal that tells what it is, about how many it serves, and any cooking/heating instructions. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Pugh at or 317-849-1805. Thanks in advance for making our congregation feel like family!
6@6
Does a good meal, good conversation, and meeting new people sound like something you’d enjoy? If so, 6@6 is for you! Each month we are hosting a meal for six people from our church for the sole purpose of making new connections. It really is that simple. Just a meal and conversation. No agenda. No asks. Just brothers and sisters in Christ breaking bread together. Contact Jennifer Pugh at or 317-849-1805 if you’d like to be added to the list for an upcoming meal.
TURN AWAY NO LONGER ITEMS NEEDED
Update: Turn Away No Longer is currently in need of girls backpacks and school supplies.
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.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
As we seek to help children & students live a life as a Jesus follower and be an active and vital part of the church, we hope to have everyone worshipping together. Our goal is for children, preteens, and teenagers to feel a part of the Sunday morning worship along with their church family. On the following days, there will be no Sunday school for children, junior high, or high school students: August 11, & September 1. We encourage your family to attend a service together and to talk about it after! Worship clipboards are available with activities relating to the sermon/scripture to help engage young minds.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Are you looking for a way to Be God's Light in 2024? 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. Sign up by tapping the link below. 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.
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.