Interior Construction Begins Very Soon
Watch for Updates on the Progress
Calling All Volunteers: The trustees need your help. As the inside renovations of the church are about to begin, and we need volunteers to help remove the carpeting. Please call John Schmidt (219) 688-2706 for more information or if you are interested.
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Our Beautiful Church
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A Message from Pastor Tom….
No doubt, the Apostle Paul spent a lot of time writing letters to early Christian communities. The Pauline Epistles are an intriguing mix of Christology, encouragement, and criticism directed to the faithful. What is interesting is that Paul was normally not writing to individuals but entire communities. The Apostle Paul saw that in and through those early congregations, Christ was present. After all, the Church is the Body of Christ. A very human community called to do extraordinary things. And, most importantly, called to be imitators of Christ. At Church of Four Seasons United Methodist, we accept that sacred calling. As we minister, as we serve, as we love, and as we write the next chapters in the life of this vibrant community, let us do so, growing each day in our ability to express God’s grace as revealed in Jesus Christ.
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A Special Thank You…
Last Saturday, as we celebrated our first community picnic, the air was filled with a sense of joyful energy. The Spirit was moving in this place, as the old hymn asserts. Yet, the Spirit moves when hearts are open, and hands are willing to serve. Hearts and hands connected to God’s Spirit are what will transform the world. As your Pastor, I am deeply appreciative of all who contributed to making the picnic such an experience of grace for all who attended. That is what being missional is all about. That is why it is so gratifying to see God at work through the hands and hearts of COFSUM.
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As it is written in Genesis 2:15...
After the LORD God had finished creating the universe, the sky, the stars, the land, and the sea, as well as all the creatures within it, He created man. And the LORD God placed him in the Garden and asked him to tend it. The first garden, the first gardener, and the beginning of the first occupation of Mankind – gardening.
It’s no wonder churches everywhere are interested in gardens. Churches see gardens as a way to meet local needs by donating the produce to people of the community or local food pantries. But church gardens can be much more. They can meet needs and at the same time celebrate the bounty of God’s good earth, to grow both food and community.
Pastor Tom commented by saying, “one morning, I pulled into the church parking lot, and a couple was working in the garden. I introduced myself and expressed how happy I was that they have the opportunity to grow a bounty of vegetables here in our garden. Our community garden is allowing us to interact with people from our community!”
After service on Sunday, grab an empty plastic bag, make a stop at the Agape Center for some coffee and sweets and then head out the back door to the Community Garden and pick some tomatoes and other vegetables. The tomatoes are ripe and ready to be picked. While you are out there, walk over to our Peace Garden. It is so serene and so beautiful. Remember Every Monday is Produce Give-Away Day, 2-4pm.
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Friday, August 13 at 10 am
* please note - only four (4) people at a time are allowed. Email Pastor Tom to express your interest in participating.
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Communication Update
Beginning in September, we will occasionally send convenient text message reminders and alerts to our membership. To opt-out of those messages at any time, reply with STOP, and you will be removed from all messaging. Please watch for more updates. Your messages will be from 87447, which is the number assigned to our account.
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Winfield Township Food Pantry and Hebron Country Pantry need the following items: canned tomato soup, cream of chicken soup, canned ravioli (a kid favorite), boxed macaroni and cheese, Hamburger Helper, spaghetti pasta, gravy mix, and bathroom tissue. Your donations will help meet the needs of those in need in our community.
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- Arnold Anderson
- Deborah Butterfield
- Jeff Clark
- Barb and Paul Di Paola
- Alisha Grunhard
- Stacy Huemmerich
- Ed Hoobiac
creator of the garden signs
- Cheri Joliff
- Jon Kingston
- Brian Lowell
- Travis Pace
- Harold Stiener
- Ashlyn Stiener
- David and Joyce Stonehouse
- Gisela Thielbar
- June Wilkenson and family
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Pastor Tom Clark - Church (219) 663-7803 Cell Phone: (219) 798-9352
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