Delphi United Methodist Church April 2019

Holy Week Worship Schedule

Palm Sunday, April 14: 8:45am & 11:00am Maundy Thursday, April 18: 7:00pm

Good Friday, April 19: 7:00pm Easter Sunday, April 21: 8:45am & 11:00am

Did you miss sign-ups for the women’s retreat?

No worries!

Call or text Rhonda Ladd at (812)727-6574

and we’ll get you signed up!

Letters home Dear Mom and Dad, “Listen to Jesus” has been our theme for our journey through lent. We have heard God say, “This is my Son listen to him” on the mount of transfiguration. We have learned that we can pray and listen to God’s response, and that God listens to our requests and prayers. We heard the warning provided by Jesus about the interior of our hearts, which need cleansed, more importantly, than the outward appearance of righteousness. We are well on our journey to Jerusalem. There, Jesus will confront the powers of this world and they will not respond favorably to this Jewish rabbi. By Easter, we will see Him for who He truly is - the Messiah, the Son of the living God! At Delphi UMC, listening to God fulfills our vision to love enough. God, working through us, by His power and might, is what makes it enough. God’s love revealed in the life, suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus, empowers the ministries and the direction of this church. God loves enough to make a way, while we are still sinners, so we can all feast at His heavenly banquet table. Moreover, all of us need to come to the banquet table and find God’s grace and love. I am excited for our Easter services. During Holy Week, we will welcome

Jesus to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, Journey with him to the upper

room on Maundy Thursday, and ponder the depth of our Sin on Good

Friday, with the Holy vigil on Saturday causing introspection to our lives.

All awaiting the joy of the resurrection on Easter Sunday. I cannot wait

and it is going to be grand.

Peace, Pastor Todd

Spring—a time of new birth and re-birth. A time to see the long, cold days of Winter disappear and the longer, warmer days welcomed in. Just as the new buds on the trees, with their flowers yet to be or leaves that will provide shade from the warm, summer sun, we are given a chance for a new start. Every single day! None of us will ever be the “perfect” Christian. Even though we try our best to live as Jesus did, we fall short. We will never measure up to the standards He set for us. So why even try? Why work so hard, doing what is right, what is true, what is kind, what is decent, what is in love? WHY??? It’s hard work, that’s for sure. It would be easier to take short cuts along life’s paths, to go along with the crowd and not make waves. It’s hard to stand off to the side, saying NO to injustice, NO to cruelty, NO to apathy, NO to accepting the new “normal” simply because “everyone is doing it,” NO to everything that is insulting and demeaning to our Heavenly Father. So again, why?? The answer, for me, is one word—HOPE! Hope for an eternal peace with my creator, my heavenly Father, my Savior, Jesus Christ. Jesus loved us so much, two thousand years before we were even born, that He was willing to lay down His life for us, so we might have hope of that eternal life. Jesus sacrificed a perfect life in Heaven to save each of us from our sins. He gave us Hope and a future that is more than just this life on earth. With Easter, we see the fulfillment of Jesus’ commitment to us, His promise to each person who seeks Him, that we have Hope and a future brighter than any light we can even imagine. Happy Easter. Ruth Miller

Just a thought

Spring is officially here and, with it, we have flowers and trees that are blooming and grass that is turning green again. Are you interested in helping to maintain the grounds surrounding Delphi UMC? If you are interested in being on the mowing/landscaping team, please fill out the Orange Connect card. We will get back with you with more details for the season. Thank you in advance.

Mitchell’s Mexican Grill is once again promoting Marilyn’s Angel Meals on Wednesday, May 1st, during regular business hours.

Marilyn felt that NO child should be hungry and, to that end, proceeds from the day will

benefit children right here in our community.

Show your support, grab some awesome Mexican cuisine and help the children in our community.

Spring is officially here and, with it, we have flowers and trees that are blooming and grass that is turning green again. Are you interested in helping to maintain the grounds surrounding Delphi UMC? If you are interested in being on the mowing/landscaping team, please fill out the Orange Connect card. We will get back with you with more details for the season. Thank you in advance.

Lois and Jack Shoup would like to thank our family at DUMC for letters, cards, and especially the prayers that were felt the last week of February during the trip to Belize and San Antonio.

April Food Pantry Item: Jams and Jellies

Hunger knows no season. Your continuing, generous donations ensure that there will

continue to be enough food for the families in our community. All donations stay right here in Delphi. Thank you for caring enough...

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat…” Matthew 25:35

Important Dates for 2019 April 7: Newcomers lunch

April 14: Palm Sunday April 18: Maundy Thursday

April 19: Good Friday April 21: Easter Sunday

April 26-28: Women’s Retreat

Palm Sunday—8:45 and 11:00 AM Maundy Thursday—7:00 PM Service

Good Friday—7:00 PM Service Easter Sunday—8:45 and 11:00 AM

FINANCES: Thank you for caring so much!

For the first four weeks of March 2019:

General tithes/offering: $45,356.32

Giving Online

Quick

Later this month, you will receive your quarterly

giving letter indicating your year to date giving. We

send those out to celebrate gains in our ministries

and encourage you to review your giving. As you

receive that letter, we will include some graphs to

indicate where we are in our giving. The finance team is reviewing a

very difficult first quarter. Our goal is to communicate clearly where

we stand and increase our giving to meet the needs required for the

ministry we have outlined to accomplish.

United Methodist Women

Circle Meeting will be Tuesday, April 2nd at 7:00PM in the Wesley Weds room. Retired Pastor Ed

Selvidge will share his mission of providing repaired sewing machines to women in the Dominican Republic, as well as his

quilting projects, which help provide funds. Prayer and Self-Denial giving has often been used to enable women to start micro businesses to provide a better living for their families. This presentation will provide first hand information! Please plan to attend

our April meeting. All are invited.

Open Arms Women’s Shelter

Open Arms is in need of several supplies. They include: School Supplies: (they take classes) College Rule Spiral

Bound Notebooks (50-100 sheets), 2-pocket folders (50), Small satchels for notebooks and pens. Paper products: toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissues. Personal items: makeup bags (UMW will fill), hair brushes. There will be a collection tote near the Food Pantry cabinet. Thank you for your thoughtful caring!

UMW April Mission Projects: Sheets of any size or color that are

no longer used are needed for

bandages. If you are Spring cleaning

and have sheets to pass on, please

bring them in to be cut into

strips for bandages.

And don’t forget about those cancelled postage

stamps. Sheets and stamps will be delivered in May!

COMING SUMMER 2019 Explore

Where God’s Power Can Take You!

I can’t say thank you enough for all the people that helped in some way to make the Father/Daughter Dance a special night to remember. We had 343 dads and daughters attend this year’s dance. There were many people who helped in so many different ways for this huge event. Thank you to all who helped on the work nights with the many tasks of cutting, folding, painting, doing name cards and putting together the table décor. Thank you to my daughters who helped in designing the announcements, tickets and photo holders. Thank you to those who gave many hours with the set-up by putting up back drops, building the Eiffel Tower, constructing windows and awning, hanging silhouettes and curtains, and setting tables. Another huge thank you to those making 800 cupcakes, cooking and helping in the kitchen, all those serving, taking pictures, putting together the slideshow, running the limo rides, those holding umbrellas over heads in the cold rain, and picking up people with the church bus in the parking lot. Thank you to those who helped with clean-up and so much more. A huge thank you goes out to my husband for all he does. It is so wonderful to have these amazing people willing to help and serve by using their talents in so many different ways. Thank you to ALL of you so very much for your servant hearts. I appreciate each and every one of you. Merci, Nina German

SPRING 2019 GROWTH GROUPS:

Sunday Morning Groups at 10-10:45am:

The Gospel in the Movies Children’s Wing Rm 212. Led by Jason Burns.

March—May.

Andy Stanley Sermons and Discussion—Room 100. Led by Gary Duff.

The Book of Revelation—Room 200. Led by members of the class.

The Gospel of Luke—Room 202-204 Wesley Weds. Led by Kenneth

Brewster.

Applying the Bible to Life Toolmen of God—Hallway 1. Led by Dan

LePage.

DURING THE WEEK: Caregivers Support Group: Second Thursday of

each month from 1:30-2:30pm in Room 200. Led

by Sharon Brothers and Donna Cross.

Men’s Basketball: Tuesday Nights at 6:30pm Teen Center

Led by Kyle Cross and others.

Growth Group: Wednesday Nights at 6:00pm in Room 100. Studying

the Book of James. Led by Jim Hancock.

Sunday, April 7th 12:30PM Room 211

Children are welcome! Get to know Pastor Todd and other staff.

Learn more about our church. Have a great lunch!

RSVP on the Orange Connect Card in church or call the Church office at 765-564-3791.

It’s not too late to order Lilies for Easter. We are offering our traditional Trumpet Lilies and After Eight Asiatic (Stargazer) Lilies. The cost of each lily is $8.00. The

lilies will be placed in the Worship Center just in time for Christ’s

resurrection Easter Sunday morning. Lilies may be purchased “in honor of” or

“in memory of” a loved one or friend. Envelopes are available in the back of the Worship Center. The last day to order will be April 7th.

Northwest District Spring Meeting From Stressed to Blessed—A Christian Perspective

on Stress management

Saturday, April 13th 8:30AM—12:00 Noon Wabash Christ UMC

Reverend Mona Safley will share a humorous and insightful look at the causes of stress and how to have more peace. Please plan

to join a carpool from church—see Linda Mylet for details.

Free the Girls is a campaign to bring awareness for women of all ages in Africa and other areas by literally uplifting them.

Your gifts of new or gently used bras empower women, reducing the instances

of violence and sexual assaults against them. We will be collecting bras as our

May Mission Project. Thank you in advance.

Congregational Care Ministry: Caring for mind, body and spirit of all

Blood Pressure Checks Sunday, April 7th Between services in the office area. Always go prepared to your doctor’s appointment with good numbers to show

your faithfulness to healthy living.

Caregiver Support Group

Caregiving Is A Season Thursday, April 11th, 2019

1:30-2:30PM

Caregivers will meet at St. Elizabeth Assisted Living facility. Amber Beatty will take the group on a tour and answer any questions you have

about this living arrangement. After the tour, Donna Mikesell will be with the group for chair yoga.

Everyone is welcome! Invite a friend of neighbor. For more information, see Sharon Brothers or Donna Cross.

It’s STILL Cold and Flu Season. Cold and flu season is NOT gone, NOT forgotten! Hospitals and nursing home facilities are cautioning visitors to not visit IF they have any signs

or symptoms of a cold or the flu. Please observe those precautions! Practice good health rules: Wash hands frequently Cover mouth when coughing or sneezing Drink adequate fluids Stay at home in bed if you have any signs or

symptoms

Meets April 7th, 14th, and 28th “King of Kings” Series!

NO Meeting April 21st—Easter

March 31st, 5th Sunday! All 5th grade students are invited to join us for our Teen Ministry meeting on Sunday night from 5-7pm. This is their chance to see what we do and to hear about camp

and to prepare them to attend in August!

Summer Camp! Sunday, June 9th to Thursday, June 13th

For any current 5th to 12th grade students!

Cost is $250 per camper. At Hanging Rocking Christian Camp.

Limited Scholarships are still available if you email Pastor Micah.

Register for camp by April 24th to receive a free T-shirt!

Car Rally Sunday, April 14 5pm to 7:30pm

This is a TEAM Photo Scavenger Hunt! Each team of 4 students will need to find

their own driver. Cash or Gift Card Prizes for the top teams!

There is no cost to participate! If you don’t have a team, show up that night

and we will put you on at team!

This April in

The best thing about Easter is not the sweet candy in our baskets, but the sweet news

that candy reminds us of. It reminds us that, because Jesus rose from the dead, anyone who believes and accepts him as their Lord and Savior can be saved

and spend forever with God.

"How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”

Psalm 119:103

The Gospel in Movies Come learn about the Gospel while exploring the similarities throughout Hollywood’s most famous productions. Parents’ Branch Out Class-Room 212 in Children’s Treehouse

Youth 4 All April 28! 5:15-6:45pm

2-5 grade

Games, Food, Friends, Fun!!

Our Congregational Care Visitation Staff is always available to aid with transportation to medical appointments, hospital, nursing home and home visits, and phone calls for follow-up care. We need to know your needs for visits, medical equipment, listening ears and prayers . Contact the church

office (765/564-3791) or Connie Hughes at 765/532-7698.

Prayer Ministry

Listening to Jesus

Are you being faithful to your Lenten promise of Fasting (giving up something) and Praying for bringing others in to the

Kingdom?

Pastor Todd’s Lenten messages have been about “Listening to Jesus,” teaching us to spend time with Him and to listen to His plans for our lives. God’s plans for us, as believers, has always been to bring Him

glory through the advancement of His Kingdom.

To be aligned with His plan, we must spend time with Him and build a close relationship with Him. We don’t really have to tell Him what is on our heart, because He already knows what we need. When we spend

time with Him in prayer and reading His Word, we begin to listen for His voice. We don’t do all the talking and asking and our relationship with

Him grows closer. Silence in our prayer time is good, practice it and learn to be more in tune to hear the voice of Jesus.

Show up for your quiet time with God, because He will always be

waiting for you. Don’t disappoint Him!

Reminder: ALWAYS put on you “Armor of God” so you can be ready for the tasks of the day.

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