October 16 through 23, 2024
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STUDENT MINISTRIES
UPCOMING WEEK:
10/20 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.
10/24 Thursday - WATER Supermarket Sweeps
Weekly shopping trip for the Food Pantry from 4-5p. Drop off and pickup at the Pantry.
We're getting into our busiest time of pumpkin sales. This fundraiser helps us pay for everything for FIRE & WATER Students, if you would be willing to sell pumpkins for a two hours shift please visit
https://signup.com/go/PFrMDMH
ALL CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
***(NEW) UMCOR - HURRICANE RELIEF
Countless families and communities face the overwhelming aftermath of multiple storms, UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief) is supporting the efforts of conference disaster response ministries across the region. Cleaning and hygiene kits are being delivered. Early Response Teams are removing debris, tarping roofs and cleaning homes. You can help by praying for all those impacted by this disaster, as well as first responders and volunteers. Monetary donations are also needed for supplies, you can give:
-Online by tapping the link below
-By calling 1-888-252-6174
-By check made out to Global Ministries/UMCOR
“Advance #901670-Helene” written on the memo line
Mail to Global Ministries/UMCOR,GPO, P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY, 10087-9068.
(NEW) SAVE THE DATE
2025 Intergenerational Mission Trip will be Sunday, June 29 through Friday, July 4th to Charleston, West Virginia. The mission team is open to everyone ages 8 to 108! Signup will begin this winter.
(NEW) 2025 COMMITMENT SUNDAY FOR GENERAL FUND GIVING
Beginning November 3 for three weeks we will look at how Fishers United Methodist Church has been living into our mission of “Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world” which is made possible by your generosity of giving of your time, talent and resources for God’s work. November 17 will be commitment Sunday where you will have the opportunity to pledge your continuing financial commitment to the church for 2025. Please tap the link below to learn more about the Fishers UMC General Fund.
***FOOD FLORIST FUNDRAISER
//Wednesday, October 23, Back Parking Lot//
The Come to Me Food Pantry is hosting the Food Florist again (local Fishers business) on October 23 in the back parking lot of Fishers UMC. The Food Florist will be there from 12:30-2p and 4:30-6p 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! Tap the link below to view all the items that will be available.
***COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
//Through October 27//
For several years, Fishers UMC has been sending Care Packages to our college students. We will once again be blessing them with gift cards from some of their favorite places. Donations are needed of $5 or $10 gift cards to places such as Target, Amazon, McDonalds, Door Dash, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts or Subway. Please bring Gift Cards to Connection Central by October 27. Or, if you would prefer, you can donate money online that will go towards purchasing gift cards. If you would like your college student to receive a gift card, please sign them up by tapping the link below. If you have any questions, please email Troy Richards or Liz Simmonds .
DONATE $ FOR GIFT CARDS
sign up your college student
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
//Starts October 16//
Financial Peace University is coming to Fishers UMC and begins on Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 to 8:00p in Room 203. FPU is a nine week course on how to understand personal finance and develop a basic plan to get you on track, or keep you on track to Financial Peace in your life. We will learn how to prioritize things like paying down debt, saving for retirement, and helping your kids afford college. There may be some work or sacrifices involved, but it can be done. Once you get the entire plan in place you will experience Financial Peace and be able to create a legacy for your family and be outrageously generous. Learn more about cost and register by tapping the link below. Please also share the link with anyone in your life that you think might benefit from this course. If you have any questions please contact Greg Arnott at .
learn more and sign up for fpu
KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY
Kairos prison ministry will be at Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility from October 25-27. Juvenile males will learn Christian concepts as a means of making better choices. You can help support this ministry by donating funds to go toward meals and training by tapping the link below. Cookies (homemade or store bought) are also needed and can be dropped off in Connection Central by October 23 at 10a. Also in Connection Central will find slips of paper to write prayers and encouraging words that will be made into a paper chain. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Rairden at .
MONTHLY BOOK CLUB
//Tuesday, October 22, 7p, Room 280//
Join the Monthly Book Club in October as they read and discuss The Most Beautiful Thing I’ve Seen by Lisa Gungor. Lisa Gungor thought she knew her own story: small-town girl meets boy in college, and they walk down the aisle into happily ever after. Their Christian faith was their foundation for everything. But as their dreams began to come true, she began to wonder if her religion was representative of the ‘good news’ she had been taught. The death of a friend, the unraveling of relationships and career, the loss of a worldview, and the birth of a baby girl with two heart defects all led Lisa to a tumultuous place: one of depression and despair. And it was there that her perspective on everything changed. The Most Beautiful Thing I’ve Seen tells the story of what can happen when you dare to let go of what you think to be true; to shift the kaleidoscope and see new colors and dimension by way of broken pieces. 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 every month at 7p in Room 280, this month on October 22. If you are interested or need more information, contact Kim Arnott at 797-8612 or .
***HELP NEEDED AT THE PUMPKIN PATCH
The FIRE & WATER Student Ministries pumpkin patch is open all of October from 12-8p on weekdays, 10-8p on weekends, with proceeds sending students on Mission trips and Retreats. There are many volunteer hours to Be God's Light to the Fishers community, with shifts being only 2 hours. And, you don't have to have a student in FIRE & WATER to help. Sign up by tapping the link below. Also, check out last year's training video if you have never helped or need a refresher, disregard the date specific information. FIRE & WATER Ministries is incredibly thankful for the support of the Fishers UMC family, you help to make the patch a success year after year.
UPWARD BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADING
//Registration Open//
Registration for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading is open for boys and girls from Kindergarten/5 years old to 6th Grade. Evaluations will be in November with practices and games beginning in January 2025. More details and registration can be found by tapping the link below. Partial and full scholarships available. If you have any questions, please contact Katherine Pittman at
NEW BIBLE STUDY
//Sundays, 9:45a, Room 280//
A new Bible study has launched called Bridges and meets on Sundays at 9:45a in Room 280. This Bible study is for anyone who has graduated from high school through age 30. This group will be led by Anna LaFayette and will taking well-known children's Bible stories and "adultifying” them—bridging the stories from childhood to adulthood. Anyone who is away at school is welcome to follow along through the year or just join whenever they're home! Please feel free to contact Anna if you have any questions at .
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS
ITEMS NEEDED - TURN AWAY NO LONGER
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.
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.