Monthly Prevue Newsletter

On the Way to Bethlehem: Adult Advent Class – November & December, 2024

Dates: November 24, December 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2024 Time: 10:00–10:50 am Location: Room 211 The Living Faithfully, Thinking Critically adult Sunday school class presents a new look at the Christmas story by Indianapolis St. Luke’s United Methodist Pastor Rob Fuquay. On the Way to Bethlehem, a four-part video and discussion series, provides insight into the geographical and historical significance of Rome, Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem, along with the important characters through whom the Christmas drama unfolds. Read more…

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The Wonder Cure

The Wonder Cure: Two-Part Sunday School Class – November 10 & 17, 2024

Dates: November 10 & 17, 2024 Time: 10:00–10:50 am Location: Room 211 If you are feeling overwhelmed, this two-part Sunday School class might help. “Uncertainty is like a rising — and maybe flooding — tide. People are exhausted and uneasy,” says Diana Butler Bass, an award-winning author, popular speaker, inspiring preacher, and one of America’s most trusted commentators on religion and contemporary spirituality. Calling upon the story of Job, she helps us to understand this Read more…

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First Church Prevue

October 2024 Prevue

The October 2024 Prevue highlights a meaningful Consecration Sunday at First Church, featuring an inspiring sermon from Pastor Alisa Isaacs-Bailey. It includes updates from the FUMC Family Ministry, detailing exciting future plans, and shares key takeaways from the FUMC Foundation Board’s annual meeting, all held on Consecration Sunday. Additionally, the Prevue recaps this year’s impactful 4th annual “We’re Out” event, celebrating diversity and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community. Download the October 2024 Prevue here or click Read more…

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Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future: Consecration Sunday Highlights

Consecration Sunday holds a special place in the life of First Church, offering an opportunity to reflect on our congregation’s journey, celebrate our growth, and renew our commitment to serving Christ through outreach and ministry. This year, on Sunday, October 20, we gathered for a day filled with meaningful fellowship, inspiration, and thoughtful consideration. The day began with our 9 AM First Up and the 11 AM Celebrate services. We were blessed by guest speaker Read more…

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2024 FUMC Foundation Board Annual Meeting

Following our Consecration Sunday lunch on October 20, 2024, Angie Delworth, member of the Foundation Board, announced this year’s Foundation Scholarship recipients. Among them was Yoonie Lee, a Master of Divinity student, who received the Robert E. Straszheim Award for a second year, which supports Protestant students training for full-time Christian work. Angie also congratulated the following Purdue University students on receiving the D.H. Patterson Scholarship: Carl Griffin, FUMC Foundation Board President, provided an encouraging Read more…

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A Season to Sow: The Future of Our Family Ministry

During our Consecration Sunday lunch on October 20, 2024, Talitha Huber, our new leader of Family Ministry, shared her passion for youth and children’s ministry at First Church. She sees a strong desire among local families to invest in our community. By offering consistent, uplifting educational experiences and opportunities to serve, we can create a welcoming space for everyone to connect. To better understand our church families’ needs, Talitha conducted an online survey. The results Read more…

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We're Out 2024

Celebrating an Impactful 4th Annual We’re Out Event

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our 4th Annual We’re Out: LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Awareness Summit on Friday, October 12. We are especially grateful to Mental Health America Wabash Valley Region (WVR) for their partnership in planning and facilitating the event, and to INUMC Diversity, Missions, & Justice Ministries for the IU Health Grant that made it possible. We welcomed about 60 attendees, including LGBTQ+ youth, parents, and Read more…

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First Church Monthly Prevue

September 2024 Prevue

In the September 2024 edition of the First Church Prevue, we’re excited to spotlight the upcoming 4th annual We’re Out event, share the latest from our Care & Nurture Committee, and introduce a new adult Sunday school series called “Who Is My Neighbor?” Plus, explore updates from INUMC and discover how you can support First Church ministries like Village Nursery School and Feed the Kids. Download the September 2024 Prevue here or click on the image Read more…

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We're Out 2024

4th Annual We’re Out: LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health & Empowerment Summit – October 12, 2024

This year, we’re excited to continue the tradition of our beloved “We’re Out” event, but with a meaningful twist. Introducing the We’re Out: LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health & Empowerment Summit, presented by First Church in partnership with Mental Health America Wabash Valley Region. It’s the same event you know and love, filled with community, food, and fun, now enhanced with a powerful focus on supporting LGBTQ+ youth, parents, and allies. What to Expect: While the Read more…

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Care & Nurture Committee

Care & Nurture Committee: Alive and Well!

Hello everyone, You may or may not know that our Care & Nurture Committee—comprising Ginny Dienhart, Nancella Dobbins, Carol Smith, and Letty Mitchell—is working steadily to ensure that our absent members feel remembered, valued, and wished well. We send cards, make phone calls, and conduct home visits to keep our dear ones connected. Denny Frank also makes faithful visits, and it all makes a difference! Some of our members cannot attend due to health reasons, Read more…

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