The Monthly Messenger
Christ United Methodist Church
8540 US 31 South, Indianapolis, IN 46227-0971
317-882-1549
www.cumc-indy.net
Easter Egg Hunt
EGGstravaganza
April 2015
sponsored by the Education Committee
Saturday, April 4
for ages up through fifth grade
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
Registration Begins
The HUNT
Taco Dinner in Fellowship Hall
free-will offering to benefit the Worship Committee and Puppet Ministry
The Good News Puppets will perform after dinner
This is sure to entertain kids of all ages.
—————————————————————————————30 HOUR FAMINE...This year the youth will be participating in the 30-Hour Famine.
Beginning at noon on Good Friday, the youth will fast for 30 hours-ending Saturday
evening after the puppet show. Along with this, we will have a canned food drive for
Andrew’s Harvest Food Pantry. We want to stock our shelves with:
1. Canned Veggies
2. Soup
3. Spaghetti
4. Pasta Sauce
If you would like to help, bring your canned food on Easter Sunday
to help stock the pantry!
From Pastor David
THERE ARE SOME surprising details in the four Gospel accounts of the
resurrection of Jesus - what we in the English speaking world celebrate as
EASTER, while the rest of the world (no matter what the language) celebrates as
PASCHA. Some of those interesting details are:
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Mary Magdalene - while there is some difference in the four accounts as to who was there to discover Jesus’
empty tomb, all agree Mary Magdalene was there.
Angels - Angels are always harbingers in Scripture that something REALLY BIG is happening in the story, and
they figure prominently in each Gospel account of the first Easter.
Fear - Matthew, Mark, and Luke portray the women as FEARFUL. John has Mary as simply miserable.
Mary Magdalene is named as one from whom Jesus cast out demons (Luke 8:2). At the crucifixion she is named as
present in Matthew, Luke, and John. At the resurrection, she is the ONLY one who discovered that Jesus’ tomb was
empty (John’s Gospel). And she was first to tell the others, including the Apostles, that she had seen the Lord (again,
John’s Gospel). For these reasons, Augustine (of Hippo) called her “Apostle to the Apostles.” In a Church that has
been dominated by men for 2000 years, a Church where women are either not allowed to speak, relegated to
secondary roles, or (even in our United Methodist tradition) not given parity of pay and position, it was a woman who
was faithful, from beginning to end, was the first to tell the good news, and the first to talk to the risen Jesus. We
wouldn’t even have an Easter story without the woman Mary Magdalene.
Angels were there when Abraham found out Sarah would have a baby. An angel wrestled all night with Jacob, and
gave him his new name Israel. An angel told Mary she would have a baby. An angel told Zechariah that his wife
would have a baby (John the Baptist). Angels were there to tell the shepherds that Jesus was born. And angels were
there to tell anyone who came that Jesus was risen. Their very name means bearers of news, good news. There is
no question in the Gospels, and in the Genesis stories, that angels are real and they bring good news from God. You
don’t hear much about angels today, and people will question your sanity if you claim you’ve talked with one. Still,
Scripture says, “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to
angels without knowing it.” Looks like another good reason to practice “radical hospitality.”
Fear was the dominant emotion at the empty tomb. It stands to reason, since people were much more used to the
dead staying dead (Lazarus HAD been called back to life, but that made people want to kill him along with Jesus).
Fear is the standard response to the unknown. And yet Scripture says that we don’t have to be afraid anymore,
because fear has to do with punishment, and Jesus has already taken the punishment we deserve, “by his stripes we
are healed.” We don’t have to be afraid anymore, because the story has a new ending - Christ is risen as first fruit of
the promise - death is defeated - God wins. And the remedy to fear is “perfect love” - it “casts out” all fear. And Mary
Magdalene’s grieving misery was handled nicely by the love of Jesus when he said her name, “Mary.”
So maybe this Easter it’s time to learn some lessons from the first Easter.
∗ Let’s let women have their rightful place, at least in the church. It’s time for the promise of the resurrection to be
given a chance, and giving women credit for discovering, a chance for leading, and a voice for proclaiming has
to be better than what men have managed to do with the “Good News” over the last 2000 years.
∗ Let’s get REALLY serious about welcoming people. Let’s put away labels. Let’s stop emphasizing the
differences. Let’s put out the welcome mat in a BIG way, especially for people who don’t look like us, speak like
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Passionate Worship
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us, fit into our molds of sameness. We live in a
world just begging for God’s good news, and I’m
pretty sure angels still have a job as God’s
messengers.
Let’s give fear a rest. Let’s give love its chance - to
fill us up to overflowing with the only thing that will
ever combat all the anger, all the evil, all the
darkness, all the lies that God’s enemies keep
throwing at us. Let’s let the misery of our many
griefs turn to the joy of Easter. Jesus knows our
names, and he says he’s going to call us by our
name, just like he called Mary, and turned her
misery into the best day of her life. God wants to do
that for us, too, and just maybe it’s going to be this
Easter.
Pastor David
Sunday morning sanctuary
Worship schedule
JOIN US IN T.H.I.R.S.T.
A service of Praise & Worship
Sunday mornings at 11:00 am
in Fellowship Hall
April 5 - Pastor Ted Speaking
April 12 - Jerry Bristow Speaking
April 19 - Greg Werner Speaking
April 26 - Greg Werner Speaking
Food & Fellowship in an informal setting!
...our thoughts and prayers are with
Bob and Carolyn Huffman at the
passing of Carolyn’s son Donald
Adair Forth. March 9, 2015 was a
very hard day.
...our thoughts and prayers are with
Bill, Brandi, Tyler and Ruby
Thompson at the passing of their 11 year old son/brother
Jacob Andrew Thompson on March 14, 2015.
Sunday, April 5, 2015
EASTER
Pastor David Lee Preaching
WHAT SIGN?: Risen!
John 20:1-18
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Pastor David Lee Preaching
MY SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER SAID:
Forgive and Believe
John 20:19-31
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Pastor David Lee Preaching
MY SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER SAID:
Eat Your Fish
Luke 24:36b-48
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Pastor David Lee Preaching
MY SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER SAID:
Jesus Is the Good Shepherd
John 10:11-18
Christ United Methodist Church
We rejoice at the birth of
Ella Kay French
born February 24, 2015
to Danny and Amber French.
Grandparents are
Danny Sr, and Vonda French.
We rejoice at the birth of
Mia Grace Embrey
born March 12, 2015 to Rick and Renee Embrey.
Mia was welcomed home by siblings:
Jordan, Lucas, Grant, and Ashley.
VBS
July 12-16, 2015
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Look for
Volunteer
Opportunities
Coming Soon!
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From Christian Education - Terri Haehnle
GETTING KIDS TO LISTEN WITHOUT YELLING
When we teach parents to avoid responding to their children in anger we get a common reaction: "But my kids
won't obey unless I get angry."
And you're probably right, but only because you've taught your children to wait until you're angry before they have
to obey. You give your kids cues to know when you mean business. Those cues tell your child that it's time to
respond because your action point is coming next.
There is a definite connection between action point and anger. Many parents use the energy from anger to finally
take action. When parents learn to tighten up their action point, then they don't have to use anger as the motivator. In
fact, anger can often be a flag that your action point isn't tight enough.
If you find that you're relying on anger to motivate your children, then it's time to make a change. First, though, you
need to develop a new plan. What signals do you want to use to indicate that it's time to clean up, or it's time to go?
Maybe you'll use the child's name, obtain eye contact, and use the word "now" in the instruction.
When you're ready to make the change, talk with your children. Explain that you have been wrong in teaching them
to wait until you get angry before they start obeying. From now on you are going to tell them once, then comes the
action. If your child doesn't respond to the new cues then move right to your follow through.
You may use a warning at first as your children are learning to respond to new cues. This helps them see that you
mean business, but don't add several warnings or you defeat the purpose. Develop a routine with your kids so that
they know when discussion or delays are over and obedience is required.
We don't encourage parents to always demand obedience. Children also learn from negotiation, compromise, and
cooperation, but there is a time for children to respond whether they like it or not. Your kids need to know when that is
and clarifying your action point will help them learn it.
This parenting tip comes from Chapter 1 in the book Home Improvement, the Parenting Book You Can Read to Your
Kids by Dr Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN.
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Senior Spotlight
Shelbie Hargis
Christ United Methodist Church
MYNAME IS SHELBIE HARGIS and I'm a senior at Center Grove High School. All
my life I've known I've wanted to work with kids, always has been that way for me.
I'm attending Ivy Tech Community college in the fall and plan to major in early
childhood education and administration. I can earn a certificate to work in a
preschool. After that I hope to start my career at a preschool or in a daycare facility.
I currently teach the second and third grade Sunday school class and I've been
looking for what God wants me to do with my talent of working with kids. I would
love to continue teaching their class as well as others later down the road. I have
found much love and comfort from my church family in helping guide me to where I
am. I'm most thankful for the path God has paved for me and is leading me on and I
can’t wait to see what's in store for me!
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From Christian education and Youth
WAREHOUSE 242
(for
youth 7th grade and up)
JAM567 (for youth 5th, 6th, 7th grade)
YOUTH GROUPS - Sunday 5:30-7:30 pm
BIBLE STUDY - Thursday 5:30 pm
Thurs., April 2
Fri.-Sat. April 3,4
Sun. April 5
Thurs., April 9
Sun., April 12
Thurs., April 16
Sun., April 19
Thurs., April 23
Sun., April 26
Thurs., April 30
Harry Potter Study
It’s a Surprise!!
30 Hour Famine
Happy Easter –no meeting
Harry Potter Study/
Guatemala Meeting
Jesus > Religion
Harry Potter Study
Chili Cook Off and
Jesus > Religion
Harry Potter Study
Jesus > Religion
THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE will be
honoring our high school and college
graduates on Sunday, May 17 during
all three services. During the Sunday
School hour, the graduates and their families are invited
to attend a celebratory breakfast hosted by Warehouse
242. Please find the RSVP form in the bulletin and return
it to the church office, so we are able to plan for the
breakfast.
YOUTH BAKE SALE! EASTER
WEEKEND! FREE-WILL OFFERING!
All proceeds will go towards offsetting
the cost of camp. Donations gratefully
accepted. Please help us by donating
baked goods to be sold on Easter
morning. Food donations can be
dropped off during the Easter
WE HAD A BLAST at Skyzone, I love
being with my youth group friends.
We got to play dodgeball while on
trampolines! What was awesome was
we got to bounce for 1 hour and 30
minutes, and that is a lot of time to
bounce! It was really cool that the
adults got to jump with us too.
Cooper Hutson
Christ United Methodist Church
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From Becky Morris, Music Director
“God provides the words and the music,
the Choir gives it life.”
“All That Jazz”
IN CONCERT ON
Sunday, April 19 at 4:30 pm
in the Fellowship Hall
On this day we will welcome a vocal group of young
singers from Henry Burkhart Elementary School
who call themselves, All That Jazz. (They will
compete in an event at Gatlinburg, Tennessee on
April 24.) This is an outstanding and entertaining
group from here in Perry Township. There are
CUMC children performing in this group. The Chili
Cook-Off / Dessert Bake-Off will follow the concert.
April Music Rehearsals
5 x 5 Bells
meet Wednesday mornings from 10:15-11:00 am
Resurrection Bells
meet Wednesday mornings from 11:00 am - 12:00 n
The Chancel Choir
meets Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm
Music with Becky
meets Sunday mornings at 9:30 am
Music with Becky will not meet on April 5
OUR FEATURED CHANCEL CHOIR MEMBER FOR
APRIL...Did you know? One of our choir members, as a
young person, was a member of the Church of God, with headquarters in Anderson,
Indiana. He especially enjoyed the many Gospel Quartets that provided music for
church services. Of course, one of his favorites was the Gaither Quartet who were from
Anderson. He really liked watching and listening to the piano players who accompanied
the various singing groups, and he always wished that he could play the piano.
When he was thirteen years old, he met Ruth Donner, who was the organist at his
church and she gave him an old player piano. His brother rented a moving trailer and
with the help of friends, they managed to move the piano to his home. He took six piano
lessons from a lady in Fountain Square, but they parted ways when she did not like for
him to improvise when he played. He began singing in church choirs when he was a
teenager. At the age of 15, he began playing the piano for the evening evangelistic services along with the organist.
He became a popular person to call upon to play for funerals.
In 1952 he married Marlene and a year later he was drafted into the Army. While stationed at Fort Leonard Wood
in Missouri and later at Fort George Mead in Maryland, he became active in various churches including the Baltimore
Church of God where he played the piano.
Christ United Methodist Church
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CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
8540 US 31 South, Indianapolis, IN 46227
After being discharged
Office: 317/882-1549 - Fax: 317/881-8409
from the service in 1955, he
Pastor David Lee: 989-3354
returned home to Indianapolis
Preschool: 317/881-4804 - Website: www.cumc-indy.net
where he formed a quartet
CUMC e-mail: [email protected]
known as “The Crusaders
Quartet” and recorded an
OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 8:30 am - 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
album called Lovest Thou
Friday-Office Closed. Appointments for other times can be arranged.
Me. This group sang at an “All
David Lee, Senior Pastor
[email protected]
Night Sing” along side the
Ted Cutrell, Parish Minister
[email protected]
Gaither Trio on the program.
Becky Morris, Director of Music
[email protected]
In 1972 he and Marlene
Terri Haehnle, Director of Christian Ed. [email protected]
were looking for a new church
Julie Glasser, Preschool Director
[email protected]
home and friends led them to
Max Eveland, Church Growth Director [email protected]
Southport United Methodist
Lisa Spiegel, Secretary
[email protected]
Church. Once again he sang
Carol
Lee,
Publications
Secretary
[email protected]
in the choir, meeting friends
Rob Pfiester, Organist
[email protected]
Wanda and Steve Brinkerhoff.
Patt Quattrocchi, Parish Nurse
[email protected]
While there, he was invited to
Georganna Irish, Women’s Min.
[email protected]
sing with a performing choral
group known as Seitz and
Sounds. And, that is where he met Becky and Jon Morris,
BAPTISMS & NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED
also singing with this group.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
In 2004 he was diagnosed with cancer and was
hospitalized for 29 days. Becoming somewhat depressed,
MABEL MAXINE FISHER
a wonderful nurse brought in a TV and a recliner to his
joined by confession of faith with baptism
room and aided him in getting out of bed to watch the
SUSAN MARIE WALKER
“Gaither Home Coming”. With the singing of “In the Valley
joined by confession of faith with baptism
He Restoreth my Soul” he felt the Spirit of the Lord in that
room and life began anew. Upon visiting CUMC in 2014, ROBERT WALKER
joined by confession of faith
he and Marlene felt at home and recognizing many
Robert and Susan are married and
members in our choir , quickly became a valued member.
Maxine is Susan’s mother.
It is his desire that he is able to sing in the choir when he
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long.
Our featured choir member is
Clyde McAdams
Christ United Methodist Church
COLTON LATOURE BOYD
was baptized on Wednesday, March 11, 2015.
Colton is the son of Shawn Alan Boyd & Tina Marie Rugg.
Colton is the grandson of Elise Taylor.
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Opportunities
DOES THE JOY OF
EASTER SEEM FAR
AWAY?
For those who have
suffered a loss or who are going
through a difficult time, Easter can be
a time of painful loneliness and
emptiness. If you are smiling on the
outside, but full of pain on the inside
and the joy of Easter seems far away,
help is available. Our Stephen
Ministers are ready to provide
confidential, one-to-one, Christian
care. They will listen, care,
encourage, and pray with and for
you. Stephen Ministers have been
specially trained to meet your
emotional and spiritual needs. Male
Stephen Ministers are matched with
men, and female Stephen Ministers
are matched with women. If you or
someone you know is hurting, find
out ore about Stephen Ministry by
talking with one of our Stephen
Leaders.
Our Stephen Ministers are ready to
care for you!
Jackie Luyk 371-0078
Pastor Ted 882-1549
Sylvia Burgess 339-2856
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EKKLESIA- mid-week worship You
are invited to take time out mid-week
to refocus. Join us on Wednesdays
at 6:00 pm for 45 minutes of worship
through music, teaching and prayer.
NEW STUDY
BEGINNING
APRIL 22!
Ruth: Loss,
Love & Legacy
- by Kelly
Minter is a
women's Bible study of Ruth's
journey of unbearable loss,
redeeming love, and divine legacy.
This 6-week study delves into the
virtuous character of Ruth, her unique
relationship with her mother-in-law
Naomi, and her blossoming love with
Boaz. If you've ever felt devastated,
struggled as a stranger, longed to be
loved, or wept along the way, you'll
find a loyal sister in Ruth. Join
Melody Frazee on Wednesday
evenings beginning Wednesday,
April 22 at 7:00 pm as she leads this
study. Workbook cost is $13.00. Sign
up in the narthex by April 12 in order
to receive your workbook.
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PROMISE KEEPERS- All men and
young men are invited to join us in
the parlor on Wednesday from 7:008:00 pm.
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GRIEF SUPPORT- All are invited
and welcome. This group meets on
Thursday at 6:00 pm in the parlor.
This group is for any who are hurting
in any way. Be merciful to me, Lord,
for I am in distress; my eyes grow
weak with sorrow, my soul and body
with grief. Psalm 31:9
THE ART IN THE
PARLOR We wish to
thank Muriel Moore
for sharing her
stained glass art
work in our parlor.
These were beautiful
pieces and stunning
to look at. We truly
have been blessed that so many of
our church family are very talented
and that they willingly share for the
congregation’s enjoyment.
Stop by the parlor and see Elise
Taylor’s water color paintings which
are now on display. They are
beautiful.
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THE TIME IS
DRAWING NEAR
for our fundraising
to end for our
upcoming mission
trip to Guatemala.
This mission trip will be the first
opportunity for the majority of us to
go out of this country and what an
awesome experience it will be. We
would like to thank each and every
one of you for the your monetary
support. Over the next couple of
months, please pray for our mission,
for our hearts as we prepare to go on
our journey, and for our travels. If
anyone would like to make a donation
or purchase stock for any of our
group, the tables will remain up
through April 26. Again, we thank you
for your support.
JOIN THE PRAYER TEAM SUPPORTING OUR MISSION GUATEMALA TEAM
Sign up in the narthex.
Christ United Methodist Church
OPPORTUNITIES
THE ELDERBERRIES+ - our
“lunch bunching seniors”
and their friends will meet for
lunch and fellowship on
Tuesday, April 14 at Oaken Barrel (50 Airport Parkway,
off Main Street, Greenwood) at 1:00 pm. Call Nyla at 8811915 to reserve your spot. All are welcome and invited to
bring a friend. Come and enjoy.
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OUR FOOD PANTRY GUESTS
QUILTING WITH A “Spot of Tea” is a
mission opportunity at CUMC to help comfort
children with warm handmade quilt-blankets.
We combine making quilt-blankets with the
relaxing atmosphere of a women’s tea party using fine
china, linens, fancy table decorations, and delightful
treats. Like the quilting bees of yesteryear, women
gathering together for a common cause, this is a warm,
encouraging, and fulfilling way to share God’s love. And
what better cause then helping children in need!
Are welcomed at the front door
Are greeted and taken to the conference room and
offered coffee cake, fruit, coffee and juice while waiting
• Now our Stephen Ministers are here to pray with any
wanting and needing prayer on Thursday morning
• Now we are offering a morning prayer service at 8:30
am before the food pantry opens each Thursday
This is Radical Hospitality & Extravagant Generosity!
How might you help?
•
Step forward as a host/hostess
•
Step forward to serve
•
Step forward to provide coffee cake or fruit
•
Step forward to provide a gallon of milk or juice
•
Step forward to clean up
If you have questions, call Carol B at 317.677.8085 or
[email protected]. Sign up in the narthex.
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY…
This group meets on the 3rd Wednesday
of the month. Our next meeting will be
Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 pm. All are
welcome and invited. We have a lesson
each month and are given a knitting/
crocheting pattern to go along with our
lesson. We should have something
wonderful in the end. We will be creating the cross in the
dark “cross” color. Our lesson theme is the “wordless
book” - where black represents sin, red represents the
blood of Jesus, white represents our sins washed away,
blue represents baptism, green represents growth, and
gold represents heaven.
We meet in the Fellowship Hall from 9:00 am until noon
once a month. Because we will be setting out a tea pot
and china place setting for each attendee, advanced
reservations are required. Contact Donna Pfiester at 8829867 or [email protected] to turn in your reservation
or for more information.
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•
Christ United Methodist Church
Our next Quilting with a “Spot of Tea” date is
Saturday, April 11.
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OUR CHURCH SERVES THE
LOAVES MEAL at Fletcher Place once
a month (usually the fourth Monday of
the month). We serve residents of the
Fletcher Place neighborhood and the
homeless.
Our church will be serving the LOAVES Meal on
Monday, April 27. We will need desserts and helpers
and both need to be at the church by 1:00 pm that day.
We will not be serving the meal in May due to the fact
that it will fall on Memorial Day. For more information or
to volunteer, contact Georganna Irish at 784-6974 or
[email protected]
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THE ANNUAL AUXILIARY PROGRAM of the Indiana
United Methodist Children’s Home in Lebanon will be
Saturday, April 25 at 10:00 am. There will be a
celebration of the home’s 100th birthday, tours of the
home, a visit by John Wesley and music. Lunch is
provided with a free-will offering (suggestion of $10.00)
collected for the meal. Reservations need to be in by April
9. Please call the office with your reservation.
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AS WE PREPARE FOR OUR
Jubilee Year
8 “‘Count
off seven sabbath years - seven times seven years - so that the seven sabbath years
amount to a period of forty-nine years. 9 Then have the trumpet sounded everywhere on the tenth
day of the seventh month; on the Day of Atonement sound the trumpet throughout your
land. 10 Consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants.
It shall be a jubilee for you; each of you is to return to your family property and to your own clan.
Leviticus 25:8-10
The Jubilee year occurs after seven sets of seven compete years are finished. Christ United Methodist Church was
founded in September of 1965. We would like to publish something each month, through this next year, in
anticipation of our Jubilee Year. Please submit statements celebrating Christ United Methodist Church through
your memories, experience or testimony, to the church office or Ann Moore.
This month’s memories are written by Don Resener. Don joined Christ United Methodist Church on January 1, 1969.
My connection with the Christ United Methodist Church property was as a young lad of 12 years of age. Our
family lived on South Shelby Street, around the 8500 block, which placed us directly west of the present church. At
that time these were open fields. Many a day my brother and neighbor friends would play in the vicinity of the present
Fellowship Hall.
The connection with the United Methodist (the Annual Conference acquired the land from the owner and placed it
in the conference land bank. It was transferred to the congregation when Christ Church was established) was made
and the ground was turned over to Christ United Methodist and the first Pastor Reverend Robert Hunt. After many
years of being involved with the Lutherans, the United Church of Christ, and the Baptist, my wife Jewell and children
Rick, Vicki, and Michael (living in Carriage Estates) wanted to become involved with a local church. We were family
oriented and had a desire for our children to be active in the community.
In the summer of 1967, Rick became of age to join the BSA Cub Scout program at CUMC. Not only did Rick join,
but so did Jewell and she advised me that I was going to become an Assistant Cub Master. The program was being
held at the Baxter YMCA as the church was in the building process. This began our many years of devotion and love
for the church. We did not become members until 1969 when I became the Cub Master, which was an awesome
adventure for our family and myself. With Jewell at my side we took 8 cub scouts into a group of 60 in four years. (In
1961, a Scoutmaster was needed and the membership dropped to 6 boys.) This then built to 81 boys, 50 of whom
became Eagle Scouts, and the addition of a co-ed Exploring Program of teenage boys and girls that reached a
membership of 55.
The goals Jewell and myself wanted to share were: family group, an active group, and one that would bring our
sponsor Christ United Methodist Church with us everywhere and anywhere we could. During this time, Jewell and I
also served on various committees, taught children, youth, and adult Sunday School classes, and one year I was
named chairman of a program called Family Program Directors - which was a great thrill.
With a move for a short period to southern Indiana and the passing of Jewell, I still have tried to share, attend and
support the activities of the church. Thankful for the many opportunities I have to share my life story, this has kept me
from being as active on a weekly basis. Regardless: Christ United Methodist Church, the present Pastor David Lee,
and all the members - I love you all.
Christ United Methodist Church
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BELOW IS THE INDIANA CONFERENCE PURCHASE OF NEW SITES
AS SHOWN IN THE 1965 CONFERENCE JOURNAL - Road 31 and Stop 12 Road
PLAN NOW TO ATTEND OUR 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
at Christ United Methodist Church - Indianapolis
on Sunday, September 13, 2015
Sunday School followed by
a joint worship service followed by
our 50th Anniversary Meal
Holy Week at Christ United Methodist Church
Maundy Thursday - April 2 - 7:00 pm
This service will include communion at tables of 12 and extinguishing of the lights, the seven last words.
EASTER SUNDAY - April 5 - 8:30 and 11:00 am
With an Easter garden and great choir music, we will celebrate with grateful hearts that “He arose!”
Join us on Easter Sunday and bring a friend with you.
Christ United Methodist Church
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FROM SYLVIA BURGESS...You’re
such a blessing. Thank you for
everything. Thank you to Pastor
David for the faithful prayers and daily
hospital visits. Thank you to the
Prayer Shawl ladies for the beautiful
prayer shawl. It is hard to put into
words the love I feel for all the
prayers and expressions of care I
have received from all of my CUMC
family. Thank you from the bottom of
my heart.
FROM SUZIE, ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT, FLETCHER PLACE
COMMUNITY CENTER...Thank you
for your recent gift of $500.00 to
Fletcher Place Community Center
through Metro Ministries. Your
support touches lives and brings
hope when life may seem very
challenging. Thanks and prayers.
FROM RED BIRD MISSION...Thank
you for your recent support of Red
Bird Mission and Red Bird Clinic.
Your contribution of $300.00 is
making a difference in the lives of
thousands in the Red Bird River
Valley. Grace and Peace.
FROM BIBLE STUDY
FELLOWSHIP...Your generosity in
FROM REBECCA McSORLEY AND opening your facility to Bible Study
MY MOM...I want to thank you so
Fellowship (BSF) is greatly
much for the pink prayer shawl and
appreciated. We want to thank you
the little bear I received while I was in and your congregation for hosting
FROM MAJOR JOSH
the hospital. I love them both! I had a BSF for the 2014-2015 class year.
WAGGONER...Thank you CUMC
really high fever, but I wrapped the
We count it a privilege to share with
Church Members for your thoughts
and prayers. The support we receive shawl around me when I went to
you in the Lord’s service.
sleep and when I woke up my fever
from home is always appreciated.
FROM KATE STARR...I am moved
Knowing that we have the continuous was almost gone. I think the shawl
and it is quite nice. Linda and Jen
did that. Oh, and my mom just loved
and heartfelt prayers of believers at
worked many tireless hours. I truly
home provides us with the shield of
the pink shawl you gave her also.
wish I could come back to church (I
She stayed in my hospital room for all
strength we need to complete our
miss it so), but the doctor says I’ll
the nights that I was there and the
mission. Psalm 91
never walk again. I do enjoy your
shawl kept her warm. I will keep this
FROM DAVID & PAT HOEFFKEN
(Pastor David) and Ted’s visits and all
shawl forever.
AND FAMILY...Our Dear Prayer
the many cards.
Shawl Friends, Our family is so very THANK YOU FROM
grateful for your kindness and
MISSION GUATEMALA,
Christ United Methodist Church
blessings to our family with the gift of Dolli Neikirk...Thank
Ladies’ Tea and Luncheon
your prayer shawls. We have felt
you! Mission Guatemala
Sunday, October 4, 2015
God’s presence when wrapping
thanks you for your
ourselves with your comforting
generous gift of $500.00
2:00 pm
shawls. Thank you again and may
made through the
Fellowship Hall
God richly bless your ministry.
Indiana Conference of
Entertainment will be provided by
the United Methodist
FROM THE FAMILY OF WAYNE
The
Sounds Familiar Barbershop Quartet
Church. We are so
SMITHSON (cousin of Pat
and
grateful for your gift as
Hoeffken)...We want to thank you for
The
St.
Andrew’s
UMC
together we work to
the prayer blanket. It means a lot to
Rainbow
Junction
Puppet
Ministry.
improve the quality of life
us to have other churches praying for
for the Guatemalan
Guest Speaker will be - Rachel Harden
us. David and Pat are so special to
people struggling to
Proceeds will benefit the United Methodist
have in our family. In Christian Love,
overcome extreme
Children’s Home at Lebanon.
Ezra and Carolyn Smithson
poverty.
Christ United Methodist Church
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Preschool at cumc
MARCH WAS FILLED with so many fun activities and concepts, however with only seven
weeks left, we will focus on filling the children's days with as much love as we can before
sending them into the summer months.
BIBLE TIME WITH PASTOR DAVID: We will hear the stories of Jesus healing ten lepers, of
blind Bartimaeus, the prodigal son, and Zacchaeus. Our Bible verses will be 1 Peter 5:7,
Jeremiah 33:3, and Exodus 20:12. Our preschool focus will be on the letters: Uu, Bb, Rr;
the number: 20, the colors of the rainbow, and the concepts of big/bigger/biggest.
UPCOMING EVENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS
APRIL 8 & 9 ARE SPIRIT DAYS - Wear your t-shirts. Check with your teacher for the day you are to participate.
THE PRE-K GRADUATION CEREMONY will be Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 pm. We will send home more information
at the end of April.
OUR END OF YEAR CELEBRATION will be at Monkey Joe’s on Wednesday, May 20 from10:00 am until 12:00
noon. Mark your calendar now. Details will come in April.
NOW HIRING AT CUMC PRESCHOOL
We looking for people who feel they have the gift and talent for working with young children. We are now accepting
resumes and applications for the upcoming school year. This is a great “Mom” job which means the hours will allow
you the time needed to get your children to school and be home before they get home. We love to teach these
precious little ones about the love of God using the ABC’s and 123’s. If you are interested in working for Christ United
Methodist Church Preschool, please stop by the preschool office and pick up an application along with the written
hiring procedures. We are currently hiring for: 3 day aide and 3 day teacher. Our staff work hours are 9:30 am - 2:30
pm with a 9:00 am staff meeting twice a month. Requirements are that you *attend all special events, *meet all
policies and procedures in the staff manual. The hourly wages vary for each position.
INTEREST IN MEMBERSHIP AT CUMC? We have a spring membership class scheduled for April.
The classes will be held from 9:45-10:45 am on the Sundays of April 5, 12, 19, and 26. (Sunday,
April 19 is a meeting and greeting of the Sunday School classes and small groups.) We will be
receiving new members on Sunday, May 3.
We, after one
Sunday, have
$17,635.00
pledged to
Faith Promise
Missions.
Thank you!
Christ United Methodist Church
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CHEESECAKE
COOKIE
CAKE
BAKE-OFF
The Chili Cook-Off
and Dessert Bake-Off
will follow the
performance of
Burkhart Elementary’s
All That Jazz choir
on Sunday, April 19
CONCERT starts at 4:30 pm
COOK-OFF starts at 5:00 pm
The cost to sample is just $1.00 for your spoon.
Vote on your favorites with money - the one, in
each category, with the most money wins
bragging rights until next year! All donations will
benefit projects of the Education Committee (VBS,
Trunk or Treat, Back to School Night and more!)
———————————————-
Non-Profit Org.
US Postage
PAID
Indianapolis, IN
Permit No. 2980
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
7:00 pm
This service will include
communion at tables of 12 and
extinguishing of the lights - the
seven last words.
OCCUPANT OR
Plug in your crockpot or prepare your dessert then
come and hear some wonderful music which
includes some of our own youth! There are over
six of our CUMC youth involved with this singing
group!
Contest categories this year:
CHILI1) regular 2) poultry 3) exotic 4) fire engine hot
DESSERTS1) Cheesecakes 2) Cakes 3) Cookies
Christ United Methodist Church
BETTER LATE
IN THE SEASON
THAN NOT AT ALL
8540 US 31 South
Indianapolis, IN 46227-0971
Phone: 317.882.1549 Fax: 317.881-8409
www.cumc-indy.net
CHILI COOK-OFF
Come Join Us for Worship
Sundays at 8:30 and 11:00 am
T.H.I.R.S.T. - 11:00 am in Fellowship Hall
BURKHART
ELEMENTARY’S
All That Jazz choir
and