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Bring People to Jesus to Know Him and Make Him Known!
Hi there! Wasn’t the Devotion great today?! HAPPY MARCH 2018! Thanks for joining us in our journey to
Easter! I hope you are having an incredible experience with Jesus “TODAY!” as you are coming to “know
Him” so that you can help us “make Him Known” to others in our congregation and community! Thanks for
all you do to help us focus all our resolve and resources on “Bringing People to Jesus to Know Him and Make
Him Known!” through all our people, programs and property! Thanks for helping us push aside every “lesser
thing” so we can bring the full-force and focus of Indian River City to his GREATER THING!
You and I have been tasked with the same mission that Jesus had! We are both here to “Bring People to Je-
sus to Know Him and Make Him Known!” throughout our little bit of the world! The Bible says, “God reconciled
us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation!” (2 Corinthians 5:18) Our mission is simply to pass
on the same great Good News about God’s love that somebody told us! BBBBBUUUTTTT…God doesn’t ex-
pect us to it all by ourselves! He gives us other Christians to serve alongside us! In fact…”Bringing People to
Jesus!” is something we can do together as a Small Group!
God gives you and me a wonderful example of this...it’s the story of a small group who brought someone in
their world to Jesus! They couldn’t find a way to get into the house where Jesus was speaking, so they low-
ered their friend through a hole in the roof, right in the middle of everyone and in front of Jesus! Jesus was
really impressed by their faith and told their friend to get up and walk! Everybody was totally amazed and
cheered wildly! In this story God gives us 4 principles for how our small groups can bring people to Jesus...
PRINCIPLE OF COMPASSION! This small group cared enough for a helpless friend to do something about his
need Mercy is not just some kind of feeling! Compassion is God’s love in action and they acted on it!
PRINCIPLE of COOPERATION! God has assigned you and me of a part in our task! We don’t have to do eve-
rything! Paul writes, “I planted the seed and Apollos watered it!” (1 Corinthians 3:6) Let’s play our part!
PRINCIPLE OF CONFIDENCE! Jesus says the faith of the friends leads to him being healed! Nobody is beyond
the reach of God’s love! Have faith to believe in what God wants to do and can do in the lives of others!
PRINCIPLE OF COMPLETION! The friends could have been discouraged when they could not get through the
door! They determined they were bringing their friend to Jesus and nothing was going to stop them!
Are you and I willing to go through the roof for a friend?! Everybody needs to know Jesus! The Bible says,
“The Lord is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance!” (2 Peter 3:9) Don’t
ever give up! Keep praying, keep asking, keep inviting and keep working to “Bring People to Jesus!”
For us to become more like Jesus we will “resolve to know nothing except Jesus Christ while we’re here!” (1
Corinthians 2:2) Let’s once again fix our ourselves on that one thing! We can more easily identify all the
“lesser things” that are stealing our time, talent and treasure from God’s GREATER THINGS! Let’s give all we
are and all we have to “Bring People to Jesus to Know Him and Make Him Known!”
Now that’s...RADICAL!
Bill
MARCH 2018
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Children’s Ministry News Bringing Children to Jesus to Know Him and Make Him Known!
ZIP FOR KIDS for Kindergarten - 4th grade Wednesdays @ 6:30 - 8 PM in Wesley Hall, Loft. Children are invited come and learn skills, talents, crafts, have fun activities, and a lesson. SR56 for 5th & 6th graders Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8 PM in Wesley Hall, room 217. 5th & 6th graders en-counter the Bible through games, activities fun and friends. ZIP SQUARED SATURDAY for Kindergarten thru 4th graders is Saturdays, from 6 - 7:30 PM in Wesley Hall, the Loft. Children can be dropped off starting at 5:45 PM. SHIPWRECK VBS takes kids to an uncharted island and anchors them in the truth that Jesus carries us through life’s storms. VBS is June 11 -15. Registration opens on Mon-day, March 5 online or pick up a form in the lobbies or church office. VBS informational meeting for those interested in being part of the team is Sunday, March 11, 12:15 PM. Looking for assistant teachers to be part of the team contact Linda at 321-213-1013.
ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT is Saturday, March 24, 11 AM. The weekend before Easter. There will be lots of eggs, fun, fellowship and Chick-Fil-A available for sale. Lots of candy/trinket filled plastic eggs (please no chocolate) are needed for the hunt. So start gathering them now and bring them to the church office or worship. If inter-ested in helping with the Easter Egg Hunt contact Linda Benson, 267-7922 x19 or [email protected].
Check out the Children’s Ministry Facebook page to stay up on current news! www.facebook.com/irckids
For more information about anything in Children’s Ministries, please contact Linda at 321-213-1013 for additional information.
MOPS MOPS for expecting and/or mothers of children through elementary age meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The MOPS March meetings are 12 & 26 at 9:30 AM in Wesley Hall. Children can be dropped off starting at 9:15 AM. MOPS @ NIGHT meets on Wednesday, March 7 & 21 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM in Wesley Hall, room 210. Invite a mom to check out the group.
BRAIDED BREAD FUNDRAISER MOPS will take orders for hand-braided pastry (apple, cinnamon, cream cheese, strawberry & cream cheese and four cheese & herbs) that come frozen and you bake on March 3 & 4 during weekend services. Breads cost $14 & $15 dollars. Each bread will serve 11 people. Orders will be received in time for Easter.
Please visit MOPS of Titusville group on Facebook for future play dates. For more info contact our MOPS coordinator Darcia Bair at [email protected] or 765-621-6799. Check the website at www.titusvillemops.weebly.com.
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EVERY SUNDAY, 9:15 - 10:45 AM for Middle and High School Students upstairs in Wesley Hall. EVERY WEDNESDAY, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Join us on Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8 PM in Wesley Hall, gym. HICKORY HILLS PARK CLEAN UP Join us as we finish cleaning up the park located off Mulberry in Hickory Hills on Saturday, March 17 8 AM - Noon or Noon - 4 PM. FLAG FOOTBALL for Middle and High School students is Sunday, March 18, from 2 - 4 PM at Chain of Lakes Park, Soccer Field 1. Please wear long sleeves & pants. Bring rakes, gloves, sun block and water.
For more information on these activities, please contact Domenick Mucci, Student Ministry Leader, 321-222-0966 or [email protected].
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Students and Experts are invited to knit or cro-chet prayer shawls for people in need! In 2017 280 beautiful shawls, throws and hats were created and gifted. Daytime Prayer Shawl Gathering is Wednes-day, March 21, 10 AM in Wesley Hall, Studio 153. Refreshments: Debbie Miner, Devotional: June Robinson, and Greeter: Nedra Blum. For more info contact Judy Reynolds, 267-1722; [email protected]. Evening Prayer Shawl Gathering is Tuesday, March 27, 6:30 PM in Wesley Hall. Refresh-ments: Angie Chapman & Carol Hunt. Devo-tional: Angie Chapman. For more info contact Debbie Miner; 269-1926; [email protected]. If you know of someone needing the encour-agement of a prayer shawl or throw, contact Judy Reynolds at 267-1722 or [email protected] or Lisa at 267-7922 x24.
Out of Darkness Walk
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is the leading national not-for-profit or-ganization exclusively dedicated
to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reach-ing out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide. A local walk is planned by Hannah’s Heroes at Sandpoint Park, Titusville, Saturday, March 17. Register at afsp.donordrive.com (click on campus walk). Check-in/Registration Time: 8:00 AM; 9 AM walk. Online registration closes at noon (local time) the Friday. March 16. However, anyone who would like to participate can register in person at the walk from the time check-in begins until the walk starts. Walk donations are accepted until June 30. Sources of strength carnival is from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM with interactive activities to grow your sources of strength. Food, Give Aways, Vocal Performers, Dance Performers, Student Combat Challenge and Sheriff Department Horses. For more information, please contact, Lyn Cline at 321-225-2158 or [email protected].
MARCH 2018 INDIAN RIVER CITY UMC NEWS
Care Ministry News
Bringing People to Jesus by Bringing Jesus to People!
Dementia Alliance Caregiver Training Level One
Whether you are the loving spouse, partner, good neighbor or friend and are caring for or supporting the ill loved one, all
are welcome to grow in knowledge of the unique un-derstanding of caring for those affected by any Pro-gressive Dementia Related Diseases. Understanding what is actually happening and how it affects our abilities to communicate and care for our-selves while maintaining our own health and well-being is the key to successful dementia caregiving. Application of your new dementia caregiving skills properly assures the dignity and respect of all con-cerned and lowers the risk of premature death and other health and safety risk. This first level class gives practical and professional help in caring for your loved one and for yourself. Class meets on Thursdays, March 1,8,15, and 22 from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM (bring a bag lunch) in Wes-ley Hall, room 124. Cost is $30 per person includes materials.
DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP Dementia Support Group provides support with re-sources and education for people who for people car-ing for or soon to care for people with progressive Dementia meets on Tuesdays, March 13 & 27 in the choir room. For more information about the Level 1 class or Sup-port Group, call Leah Michaels at 321-652-2824 or Lisa Baggett at 231-26707922 or [email protected].
For more information about the Care Ministry please contact Lisa at [email protected]
and/or 321-267-7922 X 24.
Aaron & Judy Bass 03/02 Chris & Brenda Duffey 03/04 Amy & Carl Johnson 03/05 Randy & Laurie Carter Mac & Susan Greer Wayne & Pat Lewis 03/08 Andrea & Ted Bruce 03/12 Glen & Angela Koelling Brian & Bridgette Clements 03/16 Joe & Inez LeBlanc 03/17 Lori & Al Studt 03/18 John & Barbara Sager 03/21 Debi & Steve Stonewall 03/23 Gregg & Brenda Hostetler 03/30
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
ANNUAL RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE the United Methodist Women would love to take your gently used items for their sale on
Friday, March 16, 7 AM - 2 PM in Wesley Hall. So start spring cleaning to clear out your clutter! Items can be brought to Wesley Hall on Thursday, March 15, starting at 9:00 AM. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Proceeds go to support mis-sion projects. Plan to come by and enjoy some of the great baked goodies that will be available.
WOMEN ALONE, a group for women who have lost a spouse, meets Sunday, March 25, 4 PM in Wesley Hall, Studio 153. Note the time change. The program will be an Easter Cele-bration. This group meets monthly for a time of fellow-ship, activities, and snacks. For more infor-mation contact Sharon McClelland, facilitator, 383-8868.
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Adult Ministries News Bringing Adults to Jesus to
Know Him and Make Him Known!
LIBRARY NEWS Check out some of the Library’s new arrivals. The View From Rainshadow Bay by Colleen Coble is the first novel in her new Lavender Tides series. The setting is Washington state, which will provide us with plenty of visual beau-ty. And who doesn't like the color lavender. For those who enjoy reading Dani Pettrey, this se-ries will be perfect for you. A Refuge Assured by Jocelyn Green inspires faith and courage. She is the award-winning au-thor of over ten books, including The Mark of the King, Wedded to War, a Christy Award finalist in 2013. Lacemaker Vivienne Rivard never imag-ined her craft could threaten her life. Yet in revo-lutionary France, it is a death sentence when the nobility, and those associated with them, are forced to the guillotine. Vivienne flees to Phila-delphia, but danger lurks in the French Quarter. For those who have read any of this authors works you know you are in for a detailed story. When Death Draws Near by Carrie Stuart Parks. This book is a 2017 Christy and Carol Award winner. As this author’s webpage says, “She has a pencil...and she’s not afraid to use it!” A secret from a grim page of American history threatens to destroy thousands of lives. Gwen Marcey was tops in her forensic field. Then cancer struck, her husband left, and her teenage daughter engaged in active rebellion. Gwen's best chance to start a new life was a temporary job in Utah reconstructing faces from an 1857 massacre site. Our monthly Book Chat on “True to You” by Becky Wade is Friday, March 16, 11 AM in the library. Remember to access our online library at https://www.librarycat.org/lib/IRCUMC For information stop by the library or email Lin-da Stuck @ [email protected] or call 321-368-4006.
MEN AT WORK
A volunteer ministry opportunity for men to join together and use their Handyman/Yard Skills to provide simple repairs and assistance, not requir-ing the skills of a licensed person. The group meets on Mondays at 5:30 PM in Wesley Hall, room 212. For information call 321-607-2092 or email [email protected].
WOMEN’S RETREAT
St. Andrew UMC is sponsoring a Women’s Re-treat on Saturday, March 24, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. This is for women of all ages, stages and walks of life to experience the full and lasting joy of God’s love. Guest speaker is Ramona Folds Wiatt who grew up in Titusville and Maisie Hartsfield who is the Women’s Ministries Director at Bay Hope in Tampa. Worship will be led by Jennifer Welch who grew up in Titusville and works with the Church Community called Vessel Orlando. Cost is $30 (includes lunch and retreat materials) due by March 9. Register online at saintandrew-umc.com or pick up a registration form in the lobby or our church office. For information contact Lynn Bart-lett at 321-720-0388 or [email protected]. For more information about Adult Ministry or
to join a group, please contact Dawn Schissler at [email protected] or
321/267-7922 x20 .
Meets all Saturdays in March except March 24, due to the Easter Egg Hunt. They provide in-spections and minor repairs on cars owned by single moms, widows, and others in need of help keeping their vehicles in running shape from 9 AM - Noon in the West Parking Lot! The ministry welcomes anyone who would like to help us work on cars! For more information contact Mark Peterson at [email protected].
Mission, Outreach and Hospitality News Bringing People to Jesus by Bringing Jesus to People!
VICTORY SPORTS
A recreation league that is fun and informative way to learn a sport. Their mission is to impact kids through sports and do so by teaching and demonstrating teamwork, disci-pline and fun. The organization strives to develop athletic skills for children age 4-12.
A Spring Basketball 7- week session begins April 9 – May 21 on Monday nights at 6:30 for ages 4-7 and 7:00 PM for ages 8-12. For more information or to registration at https://victorykidsports.org/spring-irc-basketball/.
HOSPTIALITY 8th Anniversary of Our Café was celebrated on Sunday, February 11. Thank you to all the faith-ful volunteers who make the Café possible: Mary Jane Thompson, Leader; Mary Braddy, Renee Bryan, Cindi Hercules, Debbie Miner, Will Neill, Barbara Parker, Carol Wenthe, Al and Sharon Sowash, Georgett Styers and Pam Wood. Groups and/or individuals who would like to serve or provide food for the Sunday mornings are welcome. Please contact Mary Jane Thompson at
[email protected] or call 828-507-0848. After the Sunday Café was active, our Saturday night services moved from cookies and coffee to a more Ca-fé like setting also. Jan and Lourdes Cary oversee our Saturday Night Hospitality and work with another group of dedicated servants who make sure there is a nice display and provision of treats for all attending our Saturday night service. Our thanks to the Cary’s dedicated team: Pat Bonner, Chris Powell, Mark and Michele Field, Donna and John Kuntz, Lisa and Scott Schuler, Lori and Rick Mickam, and Ken Grosse. Oth-ers are always welcome to serve, please contact Jan and Lourdes Cary at [email protected].
FAITH SHARING
Share Jesus Without Fear is a 4-week course about how to let the Holy Spirit do His work through you to Share Jesus. The most freeing feeling I have had in my faith journey has been to understand that it is God who calls people to Him and we are His vessels. He gives us the words to say and this study is one tool that can be used to ask questions and let the Holy Spirit lead the conversation to salvation. A course started on Wednesday nights and any individual or group interested in the study, please contact Jennifer Taylor at [email protected] or 321-267-7922x17.
PORT CANAVERAL MINISTRY Previously called Seafarer’s Ministry is a wonderful place to serve. Whether it’s preparing a meal, serving in their concessions area, helping with transportation or just visiting. God has a place for you right here at the Port. You don’t have to travel overseas to touch the world. The uniqueness of our location brings the world to us. Please contact Jennifer Taylor if you are interested in serving as a group or individual at [email protected] or 321-267-7922x17.
For more information about Missions, Outreach, or Hospitality please contact Jennifer Taylor at 267-7922 x17 or [email protected].
INDIAN RIVER CITY UMC NEWS MARCH 2018
INDIAN RIVER CITY UMC NEWS MARCH 2018
ALPHA COURSE
The Alpha course has been held at Indian River City Church the past few years and we would like to connect with any newcomers who have attended an Alpha course at any other loca-tions. Please contact Jennifer Taylor at [email protected] or 321-267-7922 X17 if you’ve been a part of a course outside of Indi-an River City UMC. CHRISTIAN WOMEN BUSINESS
ORGANIZATION (CWBO) CWBO is an inviting community of profes-sional Christian women who are mutually supportive in faith, family and business. God designed us for relationship and here you are offered an opportunity to build rela-tionships and your business with other pro-fessional Christian women in an inviting professional networking environment. CWBO is a community not only for net-working, here women genuinely care about you and where professional Christian wom-en thrive! We believe women thrive when they are involved in and committed to each other’s successes. Businesses also grow and opportunity flourishes where Jesus Christ is the central focus. Jennifer Taylor and Lisa Schuler are Co-Facilitators and the website for details and registration is http://www.cwbogroup.com/
WALK FOR BIBLES
Come and enjoy a few hours of walking and praying for the Seafarers Ministry with your family at the Walk for Bibles Fundraiser on Satur-day, March 3, 8 AM - Noon at First Baptist Church Cape Canaveral, 8711 N Atlantic Ave. Also pray for the port from the top of the Explora-tion Tower. This ministry provides Bibles and Christian literature for ships’ crews in over 60 lan-guages. Their goal is $28,000 to provide Bibles and Christian literature for seafarers in over 60 languages. For more info call 321-783-0007 or email [email protected].
MISSION TRIP
Come and travel with our Mis-sionaries Fawzi and Heidi to Zahale, Lebanon on Friday, June 15 – Sunday, June 24, 2018 to serve the refugees
who have lost everything due to the war with ISIS. The total cost is $1,700 all inclusive from airfare, food, lodging, transportation in country plus funds for local mission. The expenses are due in March. If interested, please contact Jen-nifer Taylor for more information at [email protected] or 321-267-7922 X17.
SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
If you are interested in help-ing students, the third grad-ers at Coquina Elementary could really use your assis-tance with Reading. The Principal and staff are work-ing diligently to improve
reading there and making strides. However, there are children, especially in the 3rd grade where reading is a life changer for them. Please contact Jennifer Taylor at [email protected] or 321-267-7922 X17 if you’re interested in serving in this area. A back-ground check is required by Brevard Public Schools and scholarships are available.
MARCH 2018 INDIAN RIVER CITY UMC NEWS
Overall, we ended January with $32,245.02 more in receipts than in expenditures. This is due in part to the timing of some gifts and expenses that occur in the first month of our fiscal year. However, it really is due to your faithful generosity to the min-istries of the church. Together we can do a lot more than we can do individually. Every dollar of your generosity combines with others to reach out to others not only in this congregation and community, but to the world. Even when you feel like your gift isn’t much, when added to the generosity of others it can grow like the loaves and fishes (Matt 14:13-21; John 6:1-14) to feed the ministries of our church. God truly blesses what we faith-fully give. Laurie Blair Church Accountant [email protected]