THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN’S GREETERS NEWS-NOTES Emma Jean Kinsey SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 28 FOOD BANK Sunday, September 28, 2014 June Wright 8:00 a.m. Worship 9:00 Christianity 101/Men’s Choir ~ NWA Fall Meeting ~ 10:00 Worship/Sun. Sch. here at St. John’s, Oct. 12, 2014 11:10 Coffee Hour Pastor William H. Fine ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST [email protected] 2:30 p.m. (CST) 2:00 p.m. Ji-Young Piano Recital 101 St. John Road www.stjohnsmc.org Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-872-9121 TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 30 10:00 a.m. Human Choices As we unite in worship today, we extend a warm welcome to each one present. We are glad to have you sharing in our celebration of worship. We invite you to CALVARY RADIO, 89.9 F.M. WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 1 sign our guest book in the Narthex and take a “Welcome” brochure. The “Welcome” Christian Nurture highly rec- 4:10 Women Part. w/ Christ brochures contain more information about St. John’s United Church of Christ, as ommends and encourages you to 5:30 Discovery Dinner does our website, www.stjohnsmc.org. Also, please read and fill out the visitor card tune in to Calvary Radio at 89.9 5 & 6 Cub Scouts in your pew rack. For your convenience, childcare is provided each Sunday, 6:15 Bible Study (library) 9:00 - 11:15 a.m., in the preschool playroom. During 8:00 a.m. worship, a quiet FM to benefit from their teaching 6:30 Women’s Bible Study room is available for parents, or grandparents, to comfort their children. Following worship, programs and music all week 6:30 Handbells join us for refreshments in the Fellowship Hall. A church member will be happy to show you the long. Their programs may be the way. SATURDAY - OCTOBER 4 only way some people have to 8:00 a.m. Community Men’s Fellowship ATTENDANCE: Last Sunday, 8:00 a.m.: 44; 10:00 a.m.:70; Total: 114 hear the Bible taught chapter by 8:00 Doctrine study Sunday School: Children, 9; Adults, 14; Total: 23 chapter and verse by SUNDAY - OCTOBER 5 verse. Please prayerfully consider COMMUNION BIBLE STUDIES: THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS supporting their efforts by mail- 8:00 a.m. Worship FRIDAY MOVIES You can enjoy excellent Bible studies on Thursday nights at 6 pm central ing a donation to them so they 9:00 Christianity 101/Men’s Choir 10:00 Worship/Sun. Sch. (currently on the Holy Spirit) and Saturday mornings at 7 am central can keep spreading the gospel 11:10 Coffee Hour (currently on Ephesians) and family-friendly movies at 6 pm central eve- over the airwaves at: 11:10 W & A ry Friday through September and the first Friday of the month at 6 pm central in October at the Calvary Chapel Outreach, 1615 E. Buffalo St. (Highway 12) in Calvary Radio Network ST. JOHN’S CABLE (Ch. 99) New Buffalo, MI. 150 West Lincolnway Suite 2001, BROADCAST SCHEDULE Wednesday - 1:15 p.m. Valparaiso, Indiana 46383, or ROOF MAINTENANCE & REPAIR making a donation online at Friday - 3:15 p.m. Sunday - 1:15 p.m. To protect our beautiful Sanctuary from water damage, the Consis- http:www.calvaryradionetwork.co tory has voted to go ahead with repairs NOW—Estimated at $5,900. m/Support.html ~ Can You Help?? ~

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CROP WALK TODAY CHRISTMAS CHILD WORKSHOP SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS Sunday, September 28th Good work!! Many thanks to those who Last week we learned about how God used 1st United Methodist Church folded boxes, decorated t-shirts, made Moses to lead the people out of Egypt Exodus 1225 Michigan St., LaPorte bracelets, and bagged washcloths and 5-12. We studied the ten plagues (waters be- 1:15 p.m. Registration WANTED: SOCKS! soap. what a good start! We’ll have an- come blood, frogs, lice, flies, diseased live- 2:00 p.m. Walk (5K, 3 miles) for men, women, and children, other work day before we do the final stock, boils, hail, locusts, darkness and death Please remember to bring canned packing in November. Still needed are: of the firstborn) to show the power of God. but especially men! • bars of soap (ie: unscented Ivory) goods to help our local food pantries. We saw how God even used Pharaoh to bring Our soup kitchen guests often walk • small flashlights with batteries His rescue plan to fruition and how the LISTENING SESSIONS long distances in cold, damp weather • T-shirts • small cars and really need a change of socks. • dolls • decks of cards Passover points to His ultimate rescue Do you have any questions or plan through Jesus. concerns that you would like Will you help? • bandanas • Life Savers and other wrapped hard can- to discuss with an elder? Do Please bring new socks to our laun- dy (no chocolate) dry basket display. They will really you have any ideas to help our congre- Other ways to help: gation study the Word and grow closer be a blessing to our neighbors. Many • Each box costs $7.00 to ship and a check to Jesus? If so, please stop by the thanks, Missions can be made to St. John’s with the nota- Grade 4-8 Sunday school class- tion “For Christmas Child Boxes.” room after the 10:00 service. SALVATION ARMY FOOD BANK • Your prayers for children to know the Especially needed for October are love of Christ. JI-YOUNG RETURNS FOR CONCERT CHANGE OF ADDRESS juice, soup, & crackers, but Thank you very much, Missions TODAY! It’s that time of year! Please remember to all gifts are welcome! Today, Sunday, September 28th, Jiyoung Jeoung returns to St. John's notify St. John’s office of any address change HEALTHMART COMPLIMENTARY HEALTH SCREENINGS for a concert at 2:00 in our sanctu- in order for our records to be kept up-to-date 6th ANNUAL PRE-THANKSGIVING Phil’s Health Mart Pharmacy ary. Many of you may remember, and for you to receive the Messenger or other MUSICAL Sat., Nov. 15, 5:00 p.m. 3535 Franklin, Michigan City (who could forget), Jiyoung as she correspondence in a timely manner. Thank Thurs., October 2nd, 3 - 6:00 p.m. Life Temple Church of God in Christ was our organist for a short period of you very much to all those who have already Tests include: 3711 W. US Hwy. 20, LaPorte time before she and her husband, blood pressure, total cholesterol, blood John, moved to Indy. She is a vibrant contacted the office with address changes! Tickets, 1 for $10, 3 for $25 glucose, hemoglobin A1C, waist circum- and gifted individual and you will be Children 6-12, $5 ference, body composition, body mass uplifted as to the gift of music that POPCORN FOR OUR TROOPS For information, call 219-210-9810 index God has given her. There will be a Donate a gift of popcorn with a Call 874-7445 for more information. $50 Gold donation or a $30 Silver free-will offering collected after the “PEEPS” FALL SCHEDULE donation to send popcorn treats concert and will be shared by St. The Peeps group ( Parents of Young Chil- FIRST FRIDAY to our military men, women, their John's Preschool and The Social & dren) will be meeting after church from October 4, 5 -8:00 p.m. families, and Veterans’ organiza- Learning Institute for the Handi- 11:30 - 1:00 on the following Sundays: Oct “Life-Giving Art” tions. Tons of popcorn was dis- capped. Please join us after the 12, 26, Nov 9, 23, Dec 7, 21. inspired appliquéd quilted designs tributed to the troops last year! Your dona- The six-week fall series is by Dr. Kevin First United Methodist Church concert today for refreshments tion also helps local Scouting. See Beth Ann Leman, “Making Children Mind Without E. 7th & Pine St. in the Fellowship Hall! Ast for your donation. The deadline is Oct. Losing Yours” (how to bring out the Michigan City 19th. Thank you for your generosity! best in your kids by doing what is best for them).