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MARCH 24, 2021

SCOTT UMC NEWS Staying Connected

Palm Sunday Coming Up

Palm Sunday is this Sunday. Services are planned at Scott. However, services will remain virtual. See next week’s newsletter for more about and services. What is Palm Sunday? Palm Sunday is a Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates ’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in each of the four canonical .

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Palm Sunday Palm Sunday marks the first day of , the last week of the Christian solemn season of that precedes the arrival of , which is the Easter season. In most liturgical churches, Palm Sunday is celebrated by the blessing and distribution of palm branches (or the branches of other native trees).

Many churches of mainstream Christian More about Eastertide denominations, including the Orthodox, There are several Eastertide Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Anglican, customs across the Christian world, Moravian and Reformed traditions, including sunrise services, exclaiming distribute palm branches to their the , clipping the congregations during Palm Sunday , and decorating Easter eggs, a liturgies. symbol of the . The palms are taken home where they are hung alongside art (especially crosses and ) The Easter lily, a symbol of the or kept in Bibles or devotionals. resurrection, traditionally serves as the chancel flowers that decorate In the period preceding the next year’s the chancel area of churches throughout Lent, known as , churches Eastertide. Other Eastertide customs often place a basket in their to include egg hunting, eating these palms, which are then special Easter foods and ritually burned on to watching Easter parades. make the ashes to be used on the following day, , which is the first day of Lent. What is Eastertide?

Eastertide (also known as Eastertime or the Easter season) or Paschaltide (also known as Paschaltime or the Paschal season) is a festal season in the of . It celebrates the Christ.

It begins on Easter Sunday, which initiates Easter Week in , and in .

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Prayers for Our Family

Homegoing services for Betty Stokes will be held Saturday, April 3rd. at Scott UMC. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to noon,. Services begin at noon.

You may send cards to the Stokes family at 8132 Barksdale Way, Indianapolis, 46216.

Susan Woodford Kirk is in the hospital recovering from a heart attack. Her sister, Venus Woodford, said she is doing better and expected to be released from the hospital is a few days. You can send a get-well greeting to Susan at her home, 3706 DeCamp St., Indianapolis, 46226. Louis Haynes is in Community East Hospital. Louis, who is 91, had planned on going into an assisted living community, but the pandemic interfered with that plan. He is recovering from heart and other conditions. Please keep Brother Louis in prayer. Get- well greetings may be sent to his home at 3363 N. Arsenal Ave. Indianapolis, 46218. Lori Smalls-Fowler remains under the doctor’s care after becoming ill last week. Please pray for her full recovery. Get well cards may be sent to her mother, Ida Smalls’ house, at 4023 Village Trace Boulevard, Indianapolis, 46254.

Andrew McClasky was released recently from VA Hospital and is expected to begin rehab. Please keep Brother Andrew lifted up in prayer as he recovers from illness. You may send greeting/get well cards to him at: 5433 E. 20th Street, Indianapolis, 46218, or call him at 317-217-9365 Pray for healing for Diandra Banks, sister of Allison Banks and daughter of O’Neal and Gail Banks. She is recovering from illness. You can send a get-well card to her at 4034 Monaco Dr., Indianapolis, IN, 46220. Keep Markell Pipkins’ grandmother Frances Pipkins and Markell in prayer. She continues doing well through treatment.

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Church Secretary and Scott News Editor Eunice Trotter will be out of the office March 21-April 5th. The office will be staffed by Renita Cook during regular hours Tuesday-Thursday.

Church Food Pantry Now Empty

With a very successful food giveaway and demand continuing, now is the time to donate canned goods and other nonperishables to the Scott Food Pantry. The cupboard is now bare.

In high demand are canned vegetables, canned fruit, boxed pastas, cereals and other items that do not require refrigeration. If you have other items, such as diapers, cleaning products and paper products, those are needed, too.

Please considering dropping off your food donations anytime. All items are needed.

Project W.I.N.G.S. Presents Packed March Calendar

Project W.I.N.G.S. is hosting weekly sessions throughout March that will be supportive, informative and entertaining.

Thursday night, March 25th, is Family Fun night, starting at 7 p.m., hosted by Josh Jordan.

Ending the month, the W.I.N.G.S.’ Homeless Outreach Ministry will pass out care bags to the homeless. Donations and volunteers are needed. That ministry plans to distribute bags starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 27th. Facilitators are Mary Southern, TaMara Goode and Joshua Jordan.

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Summer Jobs

Sister Tammy Thomas wanted young people aware of the mayor's summer youth employment program. Construction training for ages 18 and up is being offered. Click here to learn more: Project Indy: Mayor Hogsett's Summer Youth Employment Program | Summer employment for Marion County, Indiana youth ages 16-24.

Scholarships Being Offered Now by UMC

The United Methodist Foundation is offering scholarships for undergraduate and graduate/international missions scholarships. Two of the scholarships are targeted at people of color.

Applications and more information are available at the church office.

Homeless Outreach Ministry (Every 4th Saturday of the month)

We will be collecting items and donations for homeless care packages to be assembled and delivered on March 29, 2021 at 1 p.m. Donations are needed by March 28th.

We will be doing this every 4th Saturday of the month.

Many homeless individuals and families do not have access to the essential care that they need, and this includes mental and spiritual healthcare.

In addition to care package items, we need volunteers: 1. To help assemble the packages 2. To help deliver the packages 3. As liaisons and/or mental health professionals who able and willing to assist.

List of Needed Items

✔Mammoth XXL Full Body Wipes ✔Sanitary Items (tampons and sanitary towels) ✔Socks – Always useful in all seasons ✔Underwear (Only if the person is familiar with you and you can guestimate their size) – homeless people always need new underwear, but they’ll rarely ask for it. ✔Bus Pass, travel card or similar – homeless people always appreciate this so they can travel to get the things done that they need to. MARCH 24, 2021

✔Sewing Kit with Scissors – so they can sew up any holes in any of the clothes they have. ✔Shoe Inners – so they can put fresh soles in their shoes, this will protect their feet, help with walking, insulate their shoes and cover any holes. ✔Ziplock freezer bags – homeless people protect belongings, money and things they need to keep dry when they are in the outdoors. They sometimes put them on their feet inside their shoes to protect their feet from wet weather. ✔Hair Ties & Head Bands – both homeless men and women are not able to afford to get their hair cut, and if often grows very long. Hair ties will be much appreciated by those with longer locks, and they also help to tie up bags and trousers around ankles in cold weather. ✔Unused Gift Cards – especially for shops that sell clothing and underwear ✔ Dry shampoo – to freshen up the hair ✔Sweets, snacks and cordial concentrate – to brighten up their life a little ✔The Most Vital – A hiker’s backpack or good quality backpack they can transfer their things into.

******************************************************** We sincerely appreciate and thank you in advance for any assistance given because it takes a village to care for a village.

For any additional information, donate or volunteer please contact us at 317-925-1997, or 317-656-9684. – Tamara Breeding Goode.

Please remember to wish the following people a Happy Birthday!

March 14th – Nancy Ramsey March 20th – Markell Pipkins March 22nd – Tracy Ramsey

If your birthday is not listed, it is because we do not have it. Please call the church office and provide your information, or email it to: [email protected]

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Noon Bible Study Bible Study is every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. and will meet at the church. Study will also be broadcast on Zoom and Facebook Live. Join Bible Study on Zoom using Meeting ID No. 548 856 1244 or go to James C. Anyike’s Facebook page to participate on Facebook Live.

Prayer Meeting

Go to Pastor James C. Anyike’s Facebook page each Monday at 8 a.m. for prayer. Our weekly prayer meeting, led by Rev. Henry Carter, is on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. on Zoom. You can join in by Zoom at 6 p.m. every Wednesday by going to Meeting ID No. 548 856 1244. Join on Facebook by going to James C. Anyike’s Facebook page.

UMW Calendar for 2021

Theme: An Attitude of Gratitude (Colossians 3: 12-25) March 28th - Day of giving for the legacy fund. April 25th - Planning meeting for weekend in May May 15th - Prayer breakfast May 16th - UMW Sunday June 27th – Begin social action study “PUSH OUT” July – No meeting. Mission U (July 20-24) U-Indy August 22nd (Begins our biblical study) “Bearing witness in the Kin-dom” September 19th - Complete our biblical study. November 28th – Final meeting of 2021. Plan to pay out your pledge for 2021. December 12th - Tentative outing MARCH 24, 2021

2021 Scott UMC Events

April 2nd – Good Friday Seven Last Words Service April 4th Resurrection Sunday at 11 a.m. May 9th – Mother’s Day Service at 11 a.m. May 15th and 16th – United Methodist Women’s Weekend Saturday 10 a.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. May 23rd – Come Unity Gathering Malcom X/African Liberation Day at 4 p.m. June 19th – Association of Africentric Christians Juneteenth Celebration June 20th – Father’s Day Service at 11 a.m. July 11th – Gammon Sunday and Pastor’s Anniversary Reception July 19th-22nd – Vacation Bible School August 27th-28th – Generation to Generation Conference September 26th – Scott Anniversary Service and Dinner October 17th – Chancel Choir Anniversary at 4 p.m. November 21st – Come Unity Gathering Umoja Karamu Celebration at 4 p.m. November 25th – Thanksgiving Day Service at 10 a.m. at Scott and Thanksgiving Day Dinner at noon. December 26th – Service at 11 a.m.; Kwanzaa Festival begins at 2 p.m. December 31st – Watch Night Service at 10 p.m.

Weekly and Monthly Events

Worship Services Sunday at 11 a.m. Midweek Bible Study Wednesdays at noon Prayer meeting Thursdays at 6 p.m. United Methodist Men meet 4th Sunday after services. United Methodist Women meet 4th Sunday after services. Project WINGS Mental Health Ministry meets Thursdays at 7 p.m.

BLACK-OWNED AND OPERATED

Trash2Treasures Affirmations of Light Trash2Treasures Affirmations of Light offers customized prayer/memory box, candle holder or decorative glasses. Consider gifting someone struggling with mental or emotional illness, or in honor of a loved one’s memory. Contact TaMara at 317-656-9684 or email [email protected]. Each item is unique and one of a kind. You can also donate an item to Trash2Treasures Affirmations of Light instead of throwing it away or bring in an item of your choice to turn your trash into treasure for you or someone you love.

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The 703 Gallery for the Arts, Inc.

The 703 Gallery offers prayer calendars, cards and books that are handmade. Owner Eleyes Reeves has designed a 2021 calendar. Order it now. To order, call Eleyes Reeves at 317-495- 3531. Or you may email Eleyes at [email protected].

Dymond’s Fashion Boutique

Looking for fabulous designer purses, eyelashes and other accessories? Call Dymond Pryor, young entrepreneur and great businesswoman at 317-486-3199.

Wonderfully Made Boutique

Wonderfully Made is located at Irvington Flea Market, 6301 East Washington Street. She operates from Booth 29 and provides professional sewing service and superior quality in clothing. Call Sister CiCi at 317-985-2696.

Divine Minds Childcare

Michelle Perry’s Divine Minds Childcare provides excellent childcare services for children six weeks to 12 years old. Located at 705 Ketcham Street in the Haughville area, childcare is provided Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 317-636- 0636. Dant Insurance Agency Need any type of insurance, such as life insurance, auto insurance or home insurance. Call Ken Lewis. Ken is an independent insurance agent, representing numerous individuals and over 30 different specialty companies. Call Ken at 317-783-3303, ext.305, or email [email protected]

Soul Liberation Radio Have a business you want to promote? Interested in supporting a radio talk show that heals, empowers and informs the Black community? Soul Liberation Radio is looking for supporters and advertisers. The show, hosted by Dr. James C. Anyike, is broadcast live every Sunday starting at 9 p.m. on radio station 1310-AM and 92.7 FM. Topics discussed cover a variety of subjects of importance to the community.

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Want to advertise your business? Call the church or email your information to [email protected]. All businesses listed here are operated/owned by members of Scott United Methodist Church.

Tithes and Offerings

It is important to continue giving your tithes and offerings. Bring or send your tithes and offerings today. You may mail your offering to the church: 2153 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202. Drop off your offering at the church office or place it in an envelope and put it into the mail slot, which is located on the west side of the building near the fence around the cooling units.

ONLINE GIVING

Givelify To go to Scott UMC’s page, open this link by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking: https://www.givelify.com/givenow/1.0/MjkyMzM=/selection

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Zelle Zelle is an online application. Most banks and credit unions already use Zelle. Just go to your bank link, find the Zelle application on your bank site, and open it. When asked to whom you want to send money, enter Scott UMC’s address, which is [email protected]. You can give what you want and complete the transaction. If you want to learn more about Zelle, go to this link: https://www.zellepay.com/how-it-works . Cash App Scott UMC’s name on Cash App is $ScottUMCIndy. If you have an iPhone, use this link to sign up for Cash App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cash-app/id711923939 If you have an Android cellphone, use this link to sign up for Cash App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.squareup.cash&hl=en_US

2153 Andrew J. Brown Avenue • Indianapolis, IN 46202 • 317-925-1997 • [email protected] Scottumcindy.org

Dr. James C. Anyike, Lead Servant/Pastor • 317-529-3768 • [email protected]