GROWING IN GRACE

January 2025
 
NJUMC NEWSLETTER

North Judson United Methodist Church
210 W. Central Ave.
North Judson, IN 46366
(574) 896-5927
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Church Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
2:00-5:00 p.m.
 

IN THIS ISSUE

PASTOR'S ARTICLE

BIRTHDAYS, ETC., SCHEDULE

MOTM, POINSETTIAS, THANK YOU POINSETTIASs

STATISTICS

PRESCHOOL, THANK YOU, UMW


From The Pastor..

Even though I am writing this installment before the celebration of Christmas, there is one thing that is on my mind and the minds of many more people ... whos' going to clean up this mess when Christmas is over?

That's a fair question to ask. In our house, decorations were brought out the weekend of Thanksgiving. The tree was set up and we spent a good 5 or 6 days decorating the parsonage. The only rule in the Kosary household is that the lights don't go on until the day after Thanksgiving. It is a ritual Jodi (my spouse) and I have practiced since we have been married. Granted, we have scaled back as we get older - I used to climb up and down a ladder outside as I ran lights along the edge of our roof. Heck, I even decorated 2 Christmas trees outside with lights and ornaments.

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FOR THE LIST OF JANUARY BIRTHDAYS, WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES & BAPTISMS click here


JANUARY SCHEDULE


Head Usher:

Dave Altman


Scripture Readers:

January 5 - Faith Thompson

January 12 - Kathy Ward

January 19 - Wanda Smolek

January 26 - Gene Mann


Communion Servers: (January 5)

Carol Tripenfeldas & Pastor Chris

To view and/or print out the January calendar please click here 
(when you get to the calendar, click on the arrows to move to the correct month)
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January Mission of the Month-  

United Methodist Children's Home

 

In the month of January, 100% of your donations will be sent to the United Methodist Children's Home in Lebanon, Indiana.

 

Date of Special Offering:

 January 5, 2025

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Dear Friends,


Thank you for your gift of $1,000.00. Your gift is deeply appreciated and gratefully received. Through its varied ministries, Joy in the Harvest is reaching Africans with Christ's love. Your generosity makes it possible for our work to continue.

Lowell & Claudia Wertz and the Joy in the Harvest team extend a very warm and personal thanks to you. Together we serve an amazing, wonderful Savior.


In Jesus,

Melinda Bendle, Office Manager


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POINSETTIAS


For a list of 2024 poinsettias, CLICK HERE.
 
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 STATISTICS FOR NOVEMBER


 

GENERAL FUND INCOME


REC'D IN NOVEMBER

OFFERING

$9,325.00

OTHER INCOME

$2,007.71

TOTAL

$11,332.71


REC'D TO DATE:

OFFERING

$117,062.25

OTHER INCOME

$24,980.95

TOTAL

$142,043.20

 

COLLECTED IN NOVEMBER

MISSION OF THE MONTH

$40.00

DISCRETIONARY FUND

$18.35

 

NOVEMBER AVG. ATTENDANCE

10:30 A.M.

62   

YEAR TO DATE AVG.

68

SUNDAY SCHOOL

18

YEAR TO DATE AVG.

19


*A hard copy of the 2025 budget is available upon request in the office.

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LITTLE LIGHTS PRESCHOOL


Preschool will resume on Wednesday, January 8th.

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THANK YOU


A big thank you to Rick & Kathy Ward for faithfully sending out thank-you letters to all of those outside our church walls who monetarily support our Outreach Ministries. You are appreciated!!!

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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN


The United Methodist Women enjoyed lunch and desserts in Lyn Altman’s home on Tuesday, Dec. 10th. We welcomed Linda Lawson who joined us. The meal featured recipes from former members, including Elaine Ezra’s Poppyseed Chicken, Nancy Patrick’s Korean Spinach Salad, and Etha Kallin’s Corn Pudding. Thanks to Kathy Ward, Candice Schilz, and Jacalynn Ciboch for the desserts.


 Barbara McLaughlin gave an inspirational program on “Joy” and gave each member an evergreen arrangement in a Joy mug.


The UMW meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:30 in Fellowship Hall, March - December. Members present the program and provide refreshments. We support the United Methodist Children’s Home, Lucille Raines Residence, Phoenix House, UMCOR, and others. All women of the church are invited to attend.



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