A Message from Pastor Rachel Metheny

Dear Meridian,

Many years ago, I had the opportunity to meet with a group of graduating seniors from the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. I wanted to hear their thoughts on the stories of blindness in the Bible. I came prepared with a list of questions and began with this one: “How does the seeing world treat you?” They quickly corrected me: “No, no—it’s not the seeing world, it’s the sighted world.”

I paused and clearly look confused. Then one of them added, “Just because you have sight doesn’t mean you can see.”

Mic drop.

That truth has stuck with me ever since: Just because we have sight doesn’t mean we truly see.

In the gospel story for this Sunday, that’s exactly what Jesus is trying to tell the religious leaders: You may have sight—but you still can’t see.

As we move through our own lives, how much are we really aware of? What are we noticing—or failing to notice? Who are we seeing—and who are we not seeing? The truth is, we’re missing a lot more than we realize.

I’m excited to dig deeper into this with you on Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Here is a link to: Bulletin & Prayer Card: 3/30/25

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This Week

It is that time of year again, when we collect information about our upcoming graduates as we prepare to celebrate them in May. If you or someone in your family will be graduating from high school or college this year--or graduated last December, please email Deb Way your completed form that is attached here. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Music & Technology

Interest Survey

Please complete this survey to let us know how who has time and talents that could help further our music ministry and livestream teams!

Questions? Email Peter Nichols.

'Tis the Season for Candy Donations

Looking for something "extra" to offer during Lent? Why not try donating candy and plastic eggs to our Breakfast with the Bunny celebration on Saturday, April 19th. A collection station is set up in the Welcome Center where you can drop off candy and plastic eggs. Volunteers will take it from there, prepping candy-filled eggs for the egg hunt that morning. 

Can you hide eggs? Run a simple game? Help with a craft? Then you're exactly who we're looking for! Breakfast with the Bunny is a cherished annual outreach event. This year, it's on the morning of Saturday, April 19th. There are many ways to help (before, during, and after the event). Click the button below for more info.

Family and Youth Ministry News

Youth Mission Meeting: One More Opportunity to Attend

The Meridian Street Youth Summer Service Trip is conducting one more informational meeting tonight in the Conference Room or on Zoom. You will learn about everything from where we are staying, where we are serving, how a typical day might look, how we are handling transportation and cell phones, the recommended packing list, how to share info about the trip with friends who might want to join you, and ways our middle schoolers or high schoolers can start to prepare for the week. 

Please use the included link to attend via Zoom, or join us in person in the Conference Room at 7:00 PM tonight. 

Already know you are attending? Please use the Signup Genius link to register your attendance.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3172533237

Passcode: 5500

Save the Date

Next Week's Calendar

Zoom Links:

Conference Room - Hybrid Meetings

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3172533237 Passcode: 5500

Meridian Street Yoga

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89231774181?pwd=ZVpEYVZseTBFM3RSREJjQ3Y5YklXUT09

 Meeting ID: 892 3177 4181 Passcode: 825056

Weekly Worship Online Service

https://meridianstreet.online.church/ 

Because We Care

• - John Kautzman, Steve Kautzman’s brother, who is experiencing continuing health concerns.
• - David Patterson, Amy Haulk’s uncle, who is experiencing liver failure.
• - Sandra Huntsman, Amy Haulk’s aunt, who has late-stage cancer.
• - Lee Ann, Michelle Waymire’s friend, who has cancer that has returned and metastasized.
• - Roger Dearnaley, who is in the hospital.
• - Persons within our city and community and persons throughout the world who are impacted by violence, natural disasters, and war

Ways to Support the Ministries of Meridian Street

• Drop your offering in the offering plate.
• Go to meridianstreet.org/give-2 or scan this QR code.
• Enroll in Easy Giving – regular direct withdrawals from your bank or to make a contribution of stock, contact Robin Outcalt at finance@meridianstreet.org.
• Legacy Gifts: Imagine having an everlasting impact on the lives of families at Meridian Street by remembering the church with a legacy gift in your will. Estate gifts help us build a solid foundation for future generations of parishioners. There are many enduring benefits to remembering the church with a legacy bequest, and it does not have to cost you anything today. If you have already named the church in your estate plans, we would love to know.

If you have questions, you can reach Robin at 317-253-3237, ext. 113 or finance@meridianstreet.org.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, domestic violence, substance use, or suicidal crisis, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

Our Tech Team has been testing our worship service live stream on YouTube! This change will enable us to provide a library of worship services over a more extended period, less expensively, and increase our reach. We ask your grace and patience as we continue to move onto this new platform... because technology is ALWAYS an adventure!

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