This Sunday in Worship from
Pastor Sunil:
We have often heard that the end of time is upon us. In Sunday's scripture passage Jesus challenges his audience to deduce the signs of the times and be prepared for the future.
Sermon: "The Signs of the Times"
Scripture Readings:
- Isaiah 5:1-7
- Luke 12:49-56
- Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19
The bulletin will be available on our website as soon as possible. It will be in the green "Bulletins" box next to the livestreaming box on the home page. It will also be in the drop-down menu under the "Worship" tab on the home page.
Pastor Diane prepared devotions for August, which can be downloaded here.
The video of last Sunday's 11 a.m. service is below:
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Last Sunday's bulletin is here.
Here are this Sunday's children's worship bulletins for children 3 and up and 7 and up.
Please continue to give by making contributions through the "online giving" tab on our website; by mailing them to the church at 3808 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208; by texting "Give" to 1-(317) 676-2061, or by using one of our offering boxes or collection plates when attending in person.
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From Pastor Diane:
Many thanks for your cards, notes and gifts upon my departure. I am grateful for serving as a pastor at North and will cherish the past four years in my heart.
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Silent Auction
Of Excess Items
Aug. 21, Aug. 28
There are several items from the former parlor, kitchen, and adjoining conference room that are no longer needed by the church. Items include furniture, dinnerware, serving pieces, art, and more. The trustees are making these items available to the congregation via a silent auction. On two Sundays, Aug. 21 and Aug. 28, come to the Club Room, sign up as a bidder, and browse! If you see an item you or someone you know of could use, place a bid. Most items won’t have minimum bids, so bid what is comfortable for you. Bidding will close at 1 p.m. Aug. 28. If possible, winning bidders should pick up their items immediately after the bidding closes. Anything not bid on will be donated to a worthy cause.
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Prayers
Send us your prayer requests through this email address:
com. Unless the request is marked "clergy only," it will be printed in our daily prayer bulletin, which is issued each Monday. If you would like to download the daily prayer bulletin for this week, please click here.
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Attendance
A total of 32 people attended the 8:30 a.m. service last Sunday, Aug. 7, and 122 people attended the 11 a.m. service that day. According to YouTube the livestream of the 11 a.m. service has 127 views to date.
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Praying for
Our Parish:
Prayer List:
Throughout the year each church member is prayed for on a monthly rotating list. The list for August is here. The members for this week follow:
- Dale & Barb Benson
- Ron & Julie Berry
- Cynthia Bigbee
- Don, Trish & Charlie Biggs
- Nora & Stephanie Binney
- John Bitter
- Charles & Margo Blair
- Dwayne & Gertrude Bledsoe
- Amy, Jeff, Madelyn & Jacey Bonner
- Eric Bonner
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Discipleship and Formation
Join a Band This Fall
This fall you have the opportunity to join a band group. You don’t have to play an instrument to be in the band! A band is a group of three to five people who are deepening their faith in Christ by sharing and praying with one another each week.
Meetings can be held in person or virtually, and are arranged by the groups themselves any time of the week, day or night. There will be six sessions during the weeks of Sept. 11 through Oct. 23. When you sign up you will be assigned to a group, or you can form your own band. Training will be provided to all band leaders and a guidebook will be available to all participants. You can sign up by emailing Amy, fill out the connect card in the bulletin, or at the table in the west entry on Sundays.
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Book Sales Generate $370 for Bread and Bowl
Thank you to Dot Owen and Patty Hefner for selling the book of Rev. David Owen's sermons in the west entry last Sunday, and to those who purchased a total of 74 copies. The sale netted a $370 donation to Bread and Bowl.
Additional books can be purchased directly from the Owen Legacy Project at its website. Those purchases do not donate money to Bread and Bowl.
As Pastor/author Phil Gulley said, “Though he is gone, his work and words still illuminate our darkest places, still heal our spiritual wounds, and still, after all these years, leave us all the richer for having known him. Now, in ‘When We Don’t Know the Length of the Race,' you can know him too."
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Mission and Outreach
Thank You to All Who Participated in Uniform Drive
Thank you to all who participated in the uniform drive for School 43 this summer. We delivered 49 pairs of pants, 110 shirts, 27 pairs of socks and 70 pairs of underwear to School 43, where they were happily received.
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The Next Farmers Market
Is Thursday, Aug. 18
The next North Church Farmers Market is Thursday, Aug. 18, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
WIC and Fresh Bucks are accepted. We offer a SNAP/EBT match, dollar for dollar up to $20.
We can always use volunteers to set up the market and dismantle it, and we always need shoppers too!
After Aug. 18 only two market days remain: Sept. 1 and Sept. 15.
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Habitat for Humanity Building Day Is Aug. 27
One of our ministry focuses has been affordable housing, and as we think of various ways in which we can help our community we are excited to partner with Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity. We will be part of a build on Aug. 27 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. To register please use this link.
The Riverside Hope Build is at 1251 W. 19th St., Indianapolis. We need 12 volunteers in total. The minimum age for volunteers is 16, and to use power tools you need to be 18 years old. This is a great opportunity to use your skills and to work together as a group. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Children and Families Ministries |
Splash Pad Picnic Is Slated for This Sunday, Aug. 14
This Sunday, Aug. 14 from 2-5 p.m. families are invited to join us at Tarkington Park for a picnic and a day of fun in the splash pad. This event is free and open to everyone. Bring your kids, grandkids, neighbors, or your favorite kid to join us for a fun afternoon. Please RSVP to Amy by tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 11, so we have enough pizza, fruit, chips, and snacks. Please bring your own drinks, sunscreen, towels, and anything else you might need.
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Would You Like to Become an Acolyte?
All students in grades four through eight are welcome to become acolytes for the 2022-2023 school year. On Sunday, Aug. 28 at 9:45 a.m., students and parents are encouraged to join us for acolyte training in the sanctuary. Training is required for students to serve as acolytes, and if you are unable to attend this training a makeup session will be offered.
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Youth Ministry
Service Project Set for This Sunday at Eagle Creek Park
This Sunday, Aug. 14, from 1-5 p.m. the youth will take part in a mission/service project at Eagle Creek Park in partnership with volunteers from the Green Team. We will clean up the marina and other areas of the park in preparation for autumn. If you are an incoming sixth- to 12th-grade student and are interested in participating, please visit the event page or contact Brandon Wallace. Adult volunteers are also asked to email Brandon.
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Time to Sign Up for Aug. 20 Canoe Trip
On Saturday, Aug. 20 the youth group will go to the White River Canoe Co. to canoe the White River together. This will be open to all incoming sixth- to 12-graders in the new school year. We will meet at 10 a.m. at the White River Canoe Co., 17180 River Rd., Noblesville. The canoeing will last approximately two to three hours, and then participants can be picked up there.
The cost of this trip is $30. Payment may be made with a credit or debit card via a Square link that will be sent to your email address after you sign up. If you have questions, want to pay with cash, or would like info on scholarships, please email Brandon Wallace. A copy of the consent form/permission slip will be sent via email for parents/guardians to e-sign or to print and sign.
To sign up please follow this link.
Save the Date
The Youth Group is planning an end-of-summer pool party on Sept. 4 at the Cooper's house. Watch future newsletters for the details.
Adult Volunteers Are Needed
We need adult volunteer leaders for the North Church youth group. If you can help please email Brandon Wallace. All adult volunteers need a background check and vaccination record on file with North Church. You can sign up via the Sign-Up Genius here. We are specifically looking for adult volunteers to start after Sept. 11, when we return from summer break.
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United Women in Faith
Women of Lydia Meeting Date Changes to Aug. 30
The Women of Lydia circle changed the date of its meeting from Aug. 23 to Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. at North, most likely in the library. This will be a planning meeting as well as a time to reconnect and celebrate.
Miriam Circle to Meet Aug. 25
The Miriam Circle will meet on Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. in North Church's library.
There Is Still Time to Sign the Petition
North's Green Team supports the United Women in Faith's Climate Justice Petition to the CEOs of Indiana's utility companies requesting them to "expedite the transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy as quickly and affordably as possible for the sake of our planet and all its inhabitants. Ensure a clean closure of all coal ash ponds."
UMC's Social Principles states that it is our responsibility to take care of the Earth. Please show support by signing our petition.
Email Carol Tiller or call the church office if you would like for a petition to be brought to your home for you to sign. If you are attending church services, please see Carol to sign the petition at church.
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Mid-North Shepherd's Center
Shepherd's Center Members Get in the Swing of Things
The Mid-North Shepherd's Center will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. at North. At 11 a.m. the group will be entertained by the New Horizon Swing Band.
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