Welcome to Methodist Temple

This past Sunday, we welcomed 14 new members to Methodist Temple. If you see any of them be sure to make them feel welcome. We are thankful to have you as part of the Methodist Temple community!

Cheryl and Steve Bowens

Katie Bowens

Alex and Kathryn Goeckner

Laura Gordon

Dennis and Crystal Harbath

John and Becky Meyer

Shane and Whitney Muncy

Kendall Muncy

Bob Stillwell

• March 5 - Pastor Andy will give us a synopsis of his week in England where he traveled on some of the same roads as Methodism's founder, John Wesley.
• March 12 - Glenda Walden will explain the importance of small groups and how you can get involved in one at Methodist Temple.
• March 19 - Jerry Rairdon will talk to us about Caring for our Community.

Dinner will be at 5:30pm with class starting at 6:15pm. (We are working on our dinners now, and will update when we have the schedule set.)

While the adults participate in our Open Community class, Temple Kidz ages kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join us where we'll focus on serving God and working together. Kids will play, sing, dance, create, and learn about Jesus! Childcare will be provided for pre-k and younger.

Our Youth will meet in our Teen Center and discuss the 2017 movie "The Case for Christ".

Have questions? We can help! Reach out to the church office at 812-476-1306.

The Chosen Study on Hiatus

The Chosen Bible Study will not meet again until March 26th so that members can attend Open Community.

Easter Choir

Would you like to join our Easter Choir? This auxiliary choir will be singing at the 8:30am service on Easter morning. Ages middle school and older are welcome to join. Our special rehearsals will be on March 15th at 10am, April 3rd at 6pm, and April 17th at 6pm. 

If you're interested, please email Kara Baker at kbaker@methodisttemple.church

United Women in Faith

The United Women in Faith District Gathering will be held at Methodist Temple on March 8th at 8:30 am in Fellowship Hall. The United Women in Faith is a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. Learn more about United Women in Faith Here

Weekday Christian Education Geranium Sale

Weekday Christian Education will again sell geraniums to support their programs. Weekday is a non-denominational partner with the 22 elementary schools in the EVSC and Joshua Academy. The mission statement of Weekday is for every child to know they are uniquely and intentionally created in the image of a loving God by teaching them the Good News of Jesus and training them up in His ways. Roughly 3500 students take part each year during school hours in the free weekday education program.

Support Weekday Christian Education by purchasing 4” pot geraniums in red, white, orange, hot pink, pink, and lavender blue. The cost is $6.50 per plant. The last day to order is on Sunday, March 23rd. To order, call Stephanie Forney at 812-459-4923 and brighten up your garden this spring!

The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy

The Pastor Podcast is now on Apple Podcast! If you use Apple podcast as your podcast app, click here to listen now. The podcast is also available on Spotify, Google Podcast, and Amazon Music/Audible. Just search for Methodist Temple UMC or The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy.

Temple Youth Spotlight

The Temple Youth will have Service Sunday this week.

If you're interested in learning more about our youth ministry, reach out to Ryan at rbuxton@methodisttemple.church. 

Click Here for the Blessing Box Wish List

Emerging Leaders Connection

March 8th 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (ET) – INUMC Conference Center, Carmel 

ANY interested middle school, high school, or college student, young adult, or adult ministry leader is invited!

We will be joining together to grow in our faith and leadership, consider our involvement in the Indiana Conference and share our experiences of being the church. We will have fun building community, being creative, eating, and playing!

There is no further commitment expected but everyone will be given an opportunity to consider being a part of the INUMC Emerging Leaders Team.

Ministry leaders, could you please invite a young leader to join us? Share this information with young people? Join us as a ministry leader? I know you are busy, students are busy, and you already have things planned – I truly get it. My hope is that if there is a student who you know could benefit from an experience with other student leaders and would find further connection meaningful, you would connect them with this opportunity.

Register Here

Gospel of Luke

Zoom Bible Study

Is it difficult for you to make it to an in-person Bible Study? Are you interested in reading through the Gospel of Luke? You should join Pastor Randy's Zoom Bible Study! This group meets virtually on Wednesday mornings at 8:00am on zoom. Starting March 5th they will begin the journey through the Gospel of Luke.

In the Community...

Aurora Volunteer Opportunity

Aurora is in need of volunteers to sort their donations. Please join the Methodist Temple volunteers on March 8th from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Contact Rob Drebus at robdreb99@aol.com if you're interested. Ages 10 and up are welcome.

Donuts with Grown-Ups at Harper Elementary

Harper Elementary is in need of adult volunteers for their "Donuts with Grown-Ups" event on Friday mornings. Please contact Lindsey Patterson at 812-589-1496 for more details.

Patchwork Central Volunteer Opportunity

Our missional partner Patchwork Central has a food pantry service in need of volunteers on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:45 am. People of all abilities are able to volunteer. If you are interested in helping with this mission please contact the church office at 812-476-1306.

United Caring Services/Ruth's House

Volunteer Opportunity

We are looking for a group of people to provide a meal once a month at Ruth's House, a shelter for women and girls. If you're interested in helping with this mission please contact the church office at 812-476-1306.