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FRUITFUL CONGREGATION JOURNEY
GOD First PEOPLE First
NOBLESVILLE First
All-Church Workshop is MAY 14 — page 2
Mary Resler’s
Retirement
Celebration
page 2
Mother-Child
Banquet & Bingo
Bash
page 3
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For I know the plans I have for you,
declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you
and not to harm you, Plans to give you
hope and a future. —Jeremiah 29:11
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“I always considered myself
a believer, person of faith
and living a “Christian”
life. I was WRONG!”
I would have to say my “faith journey”
has definitely been something that I
didn’t expect. But it has changed my
— Brian Kazmucha
life, perspective and way I want to serve
God for all the better. I grew up with
loving parents (still are to this day!), in the Catholic religion, attending Sunday
School, being confirmed, etc. I always considered myself a believer, person of
faith and living a “Christian” life. I was WRONG!
At college, I regularly
attended Sunday mass.
But that was it. I “WENT”
to mass and basically told
myself “I am good for the
week.” My first marriage
provided me a gift, my
15-year-old daughter that
I LOVE more than words
can say. But my first
marriage wasn’t a match
made in heaven, so to
speak. I saw things in her I thought I could change. I didn’t
realize that God has created us all differently and we are not
supposed to “try and change” people but accept each other
for who they are. We are not GOD.
ON THE CALENDAR
May 6 — Mother-Child
Banquet & Bingo Bash
May 14 —Fruitful Congregation Journey
All-Church Workshop
May 22 —Graduate Recogition &
Reception
May 22 —Mary Resler’s Retirement
Reception & Program
www.noblesvillefirst.com/google-calendar
Therefore, go and make
disciples of all nations
... teaching them to
obey everything that
I’ve commanded you. Look, I myself will be
with you every day until
the end of this present
age.” —Matthew 28:19-20
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Congregation Journey Pre-
with methods that go back several
Consultation workshop led by
our future coach Ann Handschu.
She will also serve as one of our
consultants for the consultation
May 13-15.
We had thirty church leaders in
attendance and we discovered in
that hour and a half how important
it will be to get as many Noblesville
First members as possible to the
All-Church Workshop on Saturday,
May 14
All-Church Workshop. Be sure to
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day after attending the Fruitful
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every Christian should feel if you
desire the Christian faith to be
decades. What will be shared on
Saturday,
May
our ministry here in Noblesville. See
you then!
Your servant,
Rev. Jerry Rairdon
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Honor mom with
a fun night of food & fun
Grab your moms, grandmas, aunts, cousins
and friends for a fun evening on May 6 at 6pm.
Enjoy a lasagna dinner for the adults,
Chick-Fil-A for the kids, bingo and prizes!
Tickets are available in the office, $10 for
adults, $5 for children, and they must be
purchased by Sunday, May 1.
No tickets will be sold at the door.
Something new
is coming
New things are happening at Noblesville First!
New service Thursday nights starting at
6:30pm, beginning June 2. The service will
be casual, engaging and collaborative. Have
a question for the pastor? Ask it! During the
service! We will take time to worship the Lord,
hear teaching on His word, and discuss the
same scriptures and themes being preached
Sunday morning.
New staff Matt Hantelman was a member
of Noblesville First from 1999 to 2008 before
spending some time in the Louisville area. He
has agreed to come on board and help lead
the music as well as share preaching duties
for the new service.
New space We are updating the Vine!
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Teter Organic Farm update
This month we will begin growing 20 varieties of vegetables at Teter
Retreat. This year’s harvest will go to support the Come to Me Food
Pantry, Dinner’s On Us families, and our Riverwood neighbors.
Volunteers will be needed throughout the growing season. Contact
Pastor Aaron at ahobbs@noblesvillefirst.com if you are interested in
volunteering on the farm. Important dates to remember:
May 21 Planting Day from 9am-noon (May 28 rain date).
June 25 Hoop House Build Day with Nifty Hoops.
Teter Tool Drive
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Want to help support our new Teter Organic Farm project this spring?
May 1 & 8
One easy way is by participating in our Tool Drive on
.
On both Sundays, there will be a variety of envelopes hanging on
a picket fence outside the Sanctuary and Celebration Hall. Simply
choose one or more of the color-coded envelopes (based on item
cost) and place cash or a check in the envelope to purchase that
item. Choose from a variety of tools and cost levels starting at $10.
Outdoor summer
worship at Teter
On
May 29, Sunday’s 8:15am worship
moves to Teter Family Retreat, 10980
East 221st Street, Noblesville, for the
summer! Casual, outdoor worship against
the backdrop of God’s natural glory.
Spreading the Word3
United Methodist Women
Anita Beck 773-1430
anitajbeck@comcast.net
CIRCLE REPORTS
Esther Circle is hosting the
Mother-Child Banquet & Bingo
Bash on Friday, May 6. They
will also be having a meeting on
Friday, May 20 to discuss cookie
delivery.
Grace Circle will meet at the
church on Monday, May 9. Each
member is asked to bring 1-2
dozen cookies/goodies which
can be home baked. We will take
them to Riverwalk Commons
for the employees there as part
of the Cookie Ministry. Time
& weather permitting we may
choose a park to stroll through.
Lydia Circle will meet
Wednesday, May 18 at Teter for a
special dinner in honor of Sarah
Hemmelgarn. She has been the
only leader for Lydia Circle and is
moving. Thank you Sarah, for
your time, talent & treasures to
this circle of our UMW.
Priscilla Circle will meet
Wednesday, May 11 at Teter for
a dinner. Tina Dillard will present
us with much information about
what is & will be going on at
Teter.
Rebekah Circle will meet
Wednesday, May 11 for a
luncheon at the Roberts/Jacobi
“airport” and watch a video about
the Henderson Settlement.
Susannah Circle will meet but
our program, date & time is to be
determined.
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Bags, Baskets & Blessings
Donations needed
Bags, Baskets and Blessings, a fun event that
raises money for UMW Missions, is Friday,
November 4, but work begins this month!
This event involves silent and live auctions of purses, gift baskets and gift cards.
It’s a fun time to kick back, relax, enjoy delicious food, visit with friends and do
some Christmas, birthday and self-shopping.
What we need at this time is donations of items that can be put into a gift basket,
empty gift baskets and containers, as well as new or like new purses for the
purse auction. As you shop spring sales, please keep this event in mind. Items
can be dropped off at the church office and clearly marked for BBB. Questions?
Contact Phyllis Hunter at 770-2314 or seacrestway@yahoo.com.
Gold Unit designation
Noblesville First’s United Methodist Women
have again received the distinction of a “Gold Unit” from the North Central
District of the Indiana Conference of UMW. The award recognizes our commitment
to the purpose through prayers, presence, participation, gifts and service.
RUMMAGE SALE
Storage unit available for donations
The UMW Rummage
Sale is coming June
12-17!
As you go about
spring cleaning, save your
items for the sale. We have a
storage unit at SOS Storage
if you would like us to store
your items. Contact Marianne
Jacobi at 773-3112 or Janet
Roberts at 773-0436 to
arrange a time for drop off.
We welcome furniture but
it must be no larger than
what two people
can carry. And
no building
materials
please.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are
needed for the drop
off times and sale
times. Signup sheets
will be on the
information
kiosks.
DROP OFF TIMES
Sunday, June 12 1-5pm
Monday, June 13, 9am- 5pm
Tuesday, June 14, 9 am-noon
SHOPPING TIMES
Wednesday, June 15, 3-7pm
Thursday, June 16, 3-7pm
Friday, June 17, 8am-noon
All proceeds benefit the United
Methodist Women and the
many projects they support.
Noblesville First United Methodist Church
Monday morning study
Do you think you know
Jesus? Can you describe
his character?
Parish Care Coordinator
he seemed more emotional
and spontaneous than the
average person, not less.
More passionate, not less.”
In his book, “The Jesus
I Never Knew,” Philip
Yancey writes, “… people
affected Jesus deeply:
obstinacy frustrated him, selfrighteousness infuriated him,
simple faith thrilled him. Indeed,
Learn more about Jesus
in our Monday Morning
Summer Bible Study,
beginning Monday, June
6, 9:30-11am in the
Parlor, led by Pastor Dick Judson.
Not your traditional men’s group
“Thoughts on
This month’s theme ... Indy
the Rocks”
500! Race track food, brats,
gives men an
hot dogs, chips, etc. Bring
opportunity to connect
over dinner, conversation
and sports. The group meets the
second Thursday of each month.
a side dish and a friend,
Thursday,
May 12 at
6pm at South Harbour Clubhouse,
1156 S. Harbour Drive in Noblesville.
Community Service
Appreciation Ministry
Pastor Jerry Rairdon came to the United Methodist Women (UMW) with the idea
that our church should start a “Community Service Appreciation Ministry.”
The goal of the ministry involves providing treats, notes of encouragement
and information about Noblesville First to our local firemen, police department,
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, jail workers, medical personnel and
school faculty.
We are enlisting the help of various groups around the church, with each group
serving at least twice a year.
Several UMW circles and the youth groups have volunteered for various
assignments, and the Sunday School classes will write special notes and draw
pictures for us to include.
Are you in a group that would like to contribute?
We would like to have a group treat the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention
workers (approximately 52), healthcare workers at many nursing homes and
Riverview Hospital and other areas of employment.
Please contact the United Methodist Women through President Anita Beck at
anitajbeck@comcast.net or 317-773-1430 for more information.
Noblesville First United Methodist Church
Carol Miller 773-2500, ext. 202
cmiller@noblesvillefirst.com
Pastoral Care Pastor
Dick Judson (cell) 317-385-2745
773-2500, ext. 207
djudson@noblesvillefirst.com
Register at the kiosk or in the office.
Book sets are available in the office
for $21.
“Thoughts on the Rocks”
Men’s Ministry
Joe Grecu 902-5774
joegrecu@sbcglobal.net
Dick Judson 773-2500
djudson@noblesvillefirst.com
Elderberries
lunch & study
LUNCH ... The Elderberries senior
ministry meets for their monthly
luncheon & program on Friday,
, at noon in Celebration
Hall. The program will be our own
“Preschool Singers.”
May 13
Chef Mike will serve chicken
breasts, cheese potatoes, green
beans and dessert for just $10!
Sign up at the information kiosks.
BIBLE STUDY ... Thursdays at
10am. The topic ... James W.
Moore’s “Noah Built His Ark in the
Sunshine.”
Elderberries Senior Ministry
Dick Judson 773-2500
djudson@noblesvillefirst.com
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Preschool and Parents Day Out
Children’s Ministry
Flowers & events
FLOWER FUNDRAISER ... Preschool/PDO would like to thank all who ordered
flowers from our fundraiser. This was the most successful fundraiser yet!
MOTHER’S DAY SERENADE ... The students will honor their beloved moms
with a serenade on May 4 & 5 at
Noblesvile Methodist
Preschool & Parents Day Out
Carol Getch 773-4911
cgetch@noblesvillefirst.com
9:15am in the Sanctuary.
PRESCHOOL & PRE-K GRADUATION
is Monday, May 16. Check with your
will be singing and ringing bells at
the 9:30 service on Mother’s Day,
Sunday,
teacher for time and location.
May 8.
Please have your
little one(s) here by 9:25am.
“Star of Bethlehem”
Vacation Bible
School
Blessing of the bees at Teter
Teter Family
Retreat and
soon-to-be
Organic Farm
is buzzing with
activity since
the placement
of a number of
bee hives on an
isolated area of
the property.
The team is forming, and plans are
underway for “Star of Bethlehem”
Vacation Bible School (VBS),
July 18-22!
If you would like to volunteer for this
ministry, contact Carol Getch at
773-4911.
ALSO, we are collecting large clay
jugs, large heavy duty cardboard
mentor anyone, old or young, who
might be interested in learning about
beekeeping.
rolls (like those from rugs or
upholstery), large boxes, shoe
Before
completing
the install,
Barry and Ann
prayed over
the bees that
they might
be a part of
God’s new
and wonderful
plan for Teter.
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The Kindergarten Class and our
class of 3- and 4-year-old children
Don’t worry, BEE happy
Barry and Ann
McNulty (www.lostforkvalleyfarms.
com) will be managing this
wonderful project and are glad to
ORANGE Express
Mother’s Day
performance
boxes, fake fruit and large baskets.
Come join us for Christmas in July!
Children’s Ministry
Carol Getch 773-2500, ext. 214
cgetch@noblesvillefirst.com
April Conard 773-2500, ext. 214
aconard@noblesvillefirst.com
Noblesville First United Methodist Church
The Vine Middle & High
School Student Ministries
Jenell Hadley 773-2500, ext. 204
jhadley@noblesvillefirst.com
Tom Shriver 773-2500, ext. 216
tshriver@noblesvillefirst.com
Graduation Sunday May 22
If you are a high school or college graduate, please
come to the 9:30am service to be recognized. Email
Jenell Hadley jhadley@noblesvillefirst.com or Tom Shriver
tshriver@noblesvillefirst.com to let us know you’ll be there!
We will have a reception immediately following the service in Wesley Hall.
Congratulations, grads!
Give Kids
the World
24 students and adults
gave of their time and
talents over spring break
to serve familes at Give
Kids the World in Orlando,
a facility serving children
with life-threatening
illnesses and their families.
Sunshine Friends to
show off their talents
Sunshine Friends will meet
Monday,
, in Celebration
Hall from 6:30-8:30pm. This is our
monthly fellowship for individuals
with intellectual and developmental
disabilities.
May 9
This
month,
we’ll
enjoy our
Annual
Talent
Show!
You can
sing, dance, tell us a joke or
amaze us with anything that you
can do!
We will also take part in fun crafts,
our Bible drama and snacks. If you
know anyone who would like to
be a part of this awesome group,
contact Anita Beck
anitajbeck@comcast.net or call
the church office at 773-2500.
Congratulations Stephen Ministry
Confirmands
Adjust: To adapt or conform to new conditions
A big congrats to all of our
Confirmation Graduates and a
huge thank you to all of their
mentors. We’re so proud of you
guys for working so hard the past
four months to become members
of Noblesville First!
Have you—or someone you know—recently had to
adjust to any of these situations: a new job, a new
baby, a new boss, a new house, a separation, a grown
child moving back home, a seriously ill parent, a death, a
best friend who has moved? Be caring and helpful to those
around you who are having to make adjustments in their lives. You can make
a difference and really help by encouraging them to talk to someone. Also
remember that our Stephen Ministers are trained and available for listening
to and helping people as they face changes in their lives. Please contact
Keith Beesley at 317-431-0847 or Sally Kenley at 317-439-3112 for more
information.
Noblesville First United Methodist Church
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My faith journey (continued from page 1)
After my divorce I felt guilt, shame,
depression, and a worthless feeling.
I thought I let people down, including
myself. You know what I did NOT
do? I didn’t acknowledge God. I was
more worried about pleasing “people”
and what others thought of me. I
was not focused on the one that
matters (GOD) and remembering
to praise and thank him—“My God
and Savior, thank you for forgiving
my sins, washing away my tears and
shining your grace upon me. I know
you have bigger, better plans in store
for me and an abundantly wonderful
destiny planned that you will guide
and lead me through.” As stated in
Psalms, “If God is for me, who can
be against me?”
In 2007, I decided to stop in at a local
restaurant to see if any friends were
there. After checking the parking lot,
I drove off. But something inside of
me, I know now it was our Savior
Jesus Christ, told me to back and go
inside. I walked in and met Laurie,
my wife and life companion ☺. A
mutual friend introduced us and we
talked and laughed for a LONG time
that night. Laurie has been a true
blessing and the BEST gift God has
humbled me with. Laurie challenges
me, inspires me, loves me and
makes me laugh!
God knows I am not always
deserving of his mercy and grace,
but I am humbled and thankful that
God loves us unconditionally and
will always walk with us. He wants
a relationship with us. Laurie and
I married in 2008 and have two
beautiful children and gifts, Kai and
Keira. As we all know, not every
day is joyous or easy. Jesus didn’t
say “if you experience trials and
tribulations,” he said “when you
experience trials and tribulations.”
We are to trust in the Lord and be
thankful in good and bad times. And
you know what, he is always there
with us.
The most exciting and inspiring part
of my life has been the last couple
8
years. We have attended Noblesville
First over the last five years, but never
really got involved. Made excuses: we
don’t know anyone, no one approaches
us, too busy, the dates/times don’t work
for us, etc. I was more centered on
myself, my schedule, wanting to control
my circumstances and just decided we
would have to do it all alone. WOW, I
had blinders on. We are meant to thrive
as a community and NOT live or parent
alone. We all need a faith community!
At times deep down I wasn’t joyful,
considerate, true or happy with myself.
At times I was bitter, angry, frustrated,
wanting more and not really thinking
of my family and friends. Then one
Sunday morning before church in 2014,
God reached down and shook me (I
FELT HIS PRESENCE IN MY SOUL).
He rekindled my heart and gave me
new life. I felt an alarming presence
and a tug I had never felt before.
That moment changed my life. Things
soon started changing and I realized
GOD was speaking to me and telling
me he loved me and I am someone
special—A Child of God!
One Tuesday morning, I left for the
library to work remotely. I pulled into
the parking lot, took a deep breath
and just felt beat down. Stressed,
tired, angry, I began to cry. Flipping
through the radio channels, it stopped
on KLOVE (I had never listened to
Christian radio) and Crowder’s song
“Come As You Are” came on. As I
listened to it, I felt GOD speaking to
me, comforting me and telling me I am
here and I love you as you are. About
an hour later Steven Curtis Chapman’s
song “Glorious Unfolding” came on and
touched my heart and soul. When the
song started with, “Lay your head down
tonight, take a rest from the fight, and
don’t try to figure it out. Just listen to
what I am whispering to your heart.” I
realized how God touches us with his
word through music.
Later I heard an announcement on
KLOVE about taking the 30-day
challenge by listening to nothing but
Christian radio. Since that day, I listen
only to KLOVE and Christian radio.
Deciding to put more positive energy
into my body rather than negative
and secular energy has made me a
better person, husband, father, son
and child of God. Then I heard about
the KLOVE pledge drive and decided
to become a monthly pledge member,
starting out small and continuing
to increase my contribution. I have
never noticed missing it. Just the
opposite, I have more in many ways
and peace. I have been given more
through God’s amazing grace.
Last year Laurie and I went to six
Christian concerts! They were
amazing and a time to sing songs,
praise God, refresh and invigorate
our body and soul. I’ve never been
a reader, especially inspirational or
Christian books. But in 2015, I read
eight inspirational/Christian books.
Now I LOVE reading. A couple
favorites are “God Never Blinks”
and Rick Warren’s “Purpose Driven
Life,” which really impacted me. I
remember the day I purchased it. On
the first page, God says “this book is
written for YOU and I love you”.
As I was finishing the book and
leaving for a business trip I prayed,
“God, I want to reach one person and
share your love and strengthen your
word in him/her.” On my trip, I finished
the book and in the hotel lobby I
laid the book down on the counter.
The desk clerk noticed it and said
“That is an interesting title ‘Purpose
Driven Life.’” The next day I went to
the bookstore and bought him the
book. When I gave it to him, I said
“Enjoy and we serve a GREAT God.”
These past couple years I continue
to become inspired, filled with so
much more peace, joy, thankfulness,
goodness, faithfulness, confidence,
strength, patience and blessing.
Now that I have truly accepted Jesus
as my Savior, living God’s word and
committed to serving others, it feels
GREAT! Last year for Madi’s 15th
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Noblesville First United Methodist Church
birthday, I told her we were going
to pay it forward to three people
(she loved it!). So we went to the
Christian bookstore and purchased
some inspirational wall art and
Starbucks coffee for our local
fire station. In a drive-through at
Starbucks, Madi said “Dad, I want to
pay for the car behind us.” She gets
it ☺ Then we went to the pet store to
purchase pet food to deliver to the
animal shelter.
Now I choose to get involved at
Noblesville First. No more excuses!
I had prayed that God would guide
me, and he did. I am now on church
committees, attend Wired Word
regularly, attend our men’s group
Thoughts on the Rocks, participated
in the Crop Walk, volunteer for
activities, Kid’s Hope program,
etc. This is God’s love! I have a
community and I am “a participator”
not just “a spectator”.
Small groups have become very
important to me. I have other
Christian believers and friends in
my circle and it is awesome! We
consider ourselves brothers and
Ministers of God. We inspire each
other, text each other scriptures/
devotional messages, get together
to talk, be there for each other, pray
for each other and just LISTEN
if needed. I thank Jesus daily for
saving my life, dying for my sins,
showing me forgiveness and loving
me unconditionally. I want to do this
today and all the days of my life.
We, myself included, are all sinners
and undeserving of God’s grace
and forgiveness. But man, walking
through life on earth with God by us,
in us and for us is such a gift and a
blessing! It is more rewarding than
anything we can comprehend. Think
about it—by accepting Jesus Christ
as our Savior we have the best gift
and friend through good days and
bad days. If God is for me, who can
be against me!
“I can do all things through Christ you
gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13
In Him,
Brian
Prevail honors clothesline project
Warren & Isabelle
Otter accepted an
award from Prevail on
behalf of our
congregation for
Outstanding
Community Partner for
our “Clothesline”
project, which collects
items for families in
need, served by
Prevail.
Something new
(continued from page 3)
We spent some time talking with Jenell
and Tom (as well as Matt) to determine
how to best update the space to be
a worship area for all ages and still
connect with youth as their room.
Who is this service for? Anyone!
If you can’t make it on Sunday, come
join us on Thursday! The church
recognizes that we can’t always be
around on the weekend, and this is
a new chance to worship with the
community at Noblesville First even
when the weekend is not available.
What does this mean for YOU?
If you’re interested in checking out the
service, but ultimately feel you’ll stick
with your current worship service in the
long run you could:
1.Be in prayer for this service and the
people it will reach.
2.Volunteer to come for the first 6-8
weeks of the service to help get us
going.
If you could see yourself and your
family becoming a part of the Thursday
night service permanently, we’d love to
have you:
1.Commit to coming regularly, as your
schedule permits.
2.Invite friends who can’t make it to
church on Sundays.
3. Join a team ...
Hospitality: Help greet new people,
answer questions, and much more.
Worship: Want to play an instrument
or sing? Let us know!
Outreach/service: Help us continue
to expand Noblesville First’s
presence in the community through
acts of service.
Table leaders: With a more
interactive service, help get
discussions started where
necessary and help with needs
during the service.
Liturgists: Have an affinity for
corporate prayer, or just love
communicating annoucements?
We’d love to have you help out.
Crew: Are you a behind-the-scenes
type who likes to like help set up and
tear down? We can use you!
If you are interested in signing on to
help out, contact Matt Hantelman at
MHantelman@noblesvillefirst.com
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Online church calendar
Visit www.noblesvillefirst.com > About > Calendar.
There you’ll find details on upcoming events and
activities. For a printed copy, call or stop by the office.
Stock the pantry for kids this summer!
Due to the current low stock of kid friendly foods,
the COME TO ME Food Pantry has requested kids
Worship opportunities
8:15am Sunday worship, Sanctuary
snacks for this month’s Food Drive. Learn more at ...
www.NoblesvilleFirst.com/FoodDrive
thru 5/22. Beginning 5/29, outdoor worship
at Teter Family Retreat begins, 10980 East
221st Street, Noblesville.
9:30am Sunday worship, Celebration
Hall. Choir, communion - first Sunday of the
month, classes & childcare for all ages.
11am Sunday worship, Sanctuary
Praise Street Band, communion weekly,
interactive prayer time Exit 11 children’s
ministry & childcare in the nursery
Coming June 2 Thursday Worship
6:30pm in the Vine
Ever wonder how Biblical truths
relate to today’s current events?
Explore this concept in
to apply biblical truths to
“The Wired Word” adult
today’s culture, utilizing
Sunday School classes,
Scripture and group dialog.
Sunday mornings 9:30 in
See your faith grow in
Conference Room C and
ways you perhaps never
10:45 in the Parlor.
imagined!
The curriculum uses a
Questions? Contact
Christian perspective to
examine contemporary
topics and headlines from
Joe Grecu joegrecu@
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or Dick Judson djudson@
around the world. The
noblesvillefirst.com,
class offers an opportunity
773-2500.
t LEFT: Horseshoe Prairie Chapter, National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution hosted local
Vietnam veterans here at the church in honor of
“Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans” recognizing the
50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.
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Noblesville First United Methodist Church
Thank you notes
Now that I can partially use my right arm
and hand again, I am able to send my
many, many thanks for the prayers, cards,
prayer shawl, and visits that I received
while in the hospital. It all meant so much
to me. Again, many, many thanks.
I am home, but recovery is not complete
with the arm or the hip yet.
Very sincerely,
Carole Blake
Welcome Jan Howell to the office staff
Jan Howell joined the
office staff last month
as Financial Admin
Assistant. Jan will be
managing contributions
and attendance, as
well as assisting with
the production of each
Sunday’s bulletin.
Jan has been a member
of Noblesville First for many years.
When asked what she loves most
about the congregation, she
commented, “When I walk in the
church, I feel such contentment
and peace that can
only be realized
through love and
acceptance.”
Jan has three children,
two granddaughters
and one very spoiled
fury companion,
Deuce. In her spare
time, Jan enjoys
watching her oldest granddaughter
play basketball in Zionsville and
watching her youngest granddaughter play soccer in Carmel.
UMW reading program
Are you interested in topics that
affect the world today?
Want to exchange ideas
with others who enjoy
reading? Then the
United Methodist
Women (UMW) reading
program is for you!
Book titles, available in
the church library, are
chosen by the UMW
Conference and cover
missions, leadership,
community and social action.
Readers who choose to follow a
reading plan can earn a Certificate
of Recognition from the UMW
Conference.
This month’s featured
book is the Andrew
Paradigm by our own
Indiana Conference
Bishop Mike Coyner.
Like Jesus’ disciple
Andrew, Christian
leadership is more about
following Jesus than it is
about learning the latest
fads from business or seminary.
Take a fresh look at some of the
hard sayings of Jesus and at
followers who exemplify discipleship.
Dear FUMC Family,
There are so many people to thank for
the kindness and concern shown me
both during my recent hospital stay as
well as during my recovery time at home.
The prayer and kind words from Pastor
Dick and Carol Miller on their visit at the
hospital gave me a feeling of comfort and
helped put my mind at ease before going
into surgery. Thanks.
The Prayer Quilt given to me by FUMC
is absolutely beautiful. To the wonderful
people that put so much time and effort
into such an intricate gift, I offer my
heartfelt thanks. I will forever cherish this
thoughtful gift.
I deeply appreciate the many cards with
get well wishes and prayers during my
time at home. The meals delivered to our
home were both delicious and a huge
blessing. Don and I are so lucky to be part
of a wonderful church family.
As I strive to resume regular attendance
at church, my goal will be to seek ways I
can share with others in need of the same
kindness and consideration that was
shown to me in my time of need.
Thank you for all your prayers,
Beverly Quimby
Additional thank
you notes are
posted on the
information kiosks.
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Prayer tips
by Beth Lively
So many verses of the Bible respond to our human
longings for people, things, or just for something in
our lives to be different. Seems we constantly find
discomfort in what we think we need and want, but the
most painful of these imagined needs is that of our single
incompleteness, our feelings that somehow we must
content, complete. Loved. And there is more!
In Psalm 118: 1, we are reminded to show gratitude
to God, but also that we are never incomplete, never
forsaken: “Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His
loving kindness is everlasting.” Then in verse 24: “This is
reach outside ourselves for love, wisdom, understanding.
the day the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in
In his blog, Frankie W. Perez writes: “There is never
the Fourth of July, but every single day!
enough. There is not enough time, enough money, enough
success, enough health, enough beauty, enough peace,
or enough love. At times we may not even know exactly
what it is we are longing for; we just know we are longing.
This yearning is an affliction of the soul that Ralph Waldo
Emerson called “divine discontent” - and gratitude heals it.
it!” This doesn’t mean one specific day like Christmas or
See, the amazing thing is that God is inside everyone
of us right now. His wisdom is in our morality, our gut
feelings of right and wrong; true and false. His love is
in the same hands and feet we use for others. God
commands us to rejoice! Be glad! He asks us to be
Gratitude helps us find our way back home.”
thankful for every thing we can think of and to be happy.
Home in our hearts, that is. Home inside ourselves—
I think I can do that. Can you?
2051
Monument
Street
Noblesville
Indiana
46060
PASTOR Jerry Rairdon
jrairdon@noblesvillefirst.com
PASTOR Aaron Hobbs
ahobbs@noblesvillefirst.com
PASTOR Dick Judson
djudson@noblesvillefirst.com
Noblesville First UMC
4NFUMC
info@noblesvillefirst.com
317.773.2500
2051 Monument Street, Noblesville IN 46060