Sheridan First United Methodist Church

Chime Notes SEPTEMBER 2016 Volume LVI, Issue IX

Believe In Your Self… read Philippians 1: 6 & 4:13

“I knew you could! And you knew it, too…That you’d come out on top after all you’ve

been through. And from here you’ll go farther and see brand-new sights, You’ll face brand-new

hills that rise to new heights.”

(from I Knew You Could! By Craig Dorfman

While on the mission trip with the youth I came across a children’s book, I Knew You

Could! by Craig Dorfman. It was based on the classic that many of you will remember reading

as a child, The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper. This new book is for all the stops in

one’s life…the ups and the downs. The book invites you to come along on a journey through

life’s peaks and valleys. With encouraging words of determination and wisdom the little blue

engine reminds children and adults to always believe in themselves.

It is amazing what young people are able to accomplish when they have the encourage-

ment of those around them. I have seen our youth group do many amazing things…like build-

ing a 12’x12’storage barn from the ground up… or build a new deck with stairs…or putting

new windows in a trailer… or spending 3 days cleaning and rearranging the tool and supply

barn at Henderson Settlement. Being on a mission trip is not always easy. The youth are away

from home and the security of Mom and Dad…they are in a strange city living and sleeping

among strangers… they are helping people they do not know and in places that they are not

used to being… they are working side by side with people that aren’t always easy to work

with…and asked to do things they really would rather not do (like sorting through used shoes to

find it’s match or cleaning rat droppings out of kitchen cabinets). It takes a lot of encourage-

ment and determination to finish the assigned projects with a smile on one’s face and the

assurance of a job well done.

We all need encouragement throughout our days. We need cheerleaders along the

way…family, friends, teachers, church family, Sunday school teachers, pastors, co-workers…

people who believe in us and want us to be our best and to come out on top of life! They are

people who are there to listen and to help us look inside of ourselves… to find the answers to

our questions about life. They are the ones who teach us that life does not revolve around just

one person…life is about working together for the good and betterment of all.

As a Christian we not only have the encouragement from people, but also from Jesus.

He said he would lead us and guide us through his Holy Spirit. God gave us his Holy Word to

gain wisdom to make decisions that are right and pleasing to Him. God gives each of us gifts

and talents to use as he directs us and will enable us to complete the task or mission he sends us

on. We are never alone, Jesus is always with us. We can do all things through him who gives

us strength. There is nothing we can not accomplish if we stay in God’s will, centered and

focused on Christ. We can be confident of this, that he who began a good work in us will carry

it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Remember, Jesus is always there cheering you

on! Simply believe…believe in the power of God and believe in your self. God will do the rest!

YOUR CHURCH IN ACTION — BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

Our Back to School Bash was held on

August 9th. We had a fantastic turnout and

a lot of fun. We served over 140, outfitted

49 coats, gave 25 haircuts, and numerous

school supplies. God is indeed good.

People stayed and visited. It was a blessed

day.

MORE PICTURES FROM THE BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

ENRICHMENT

During Enrichment, our kids have been learning about Joshua.

They made horns and marched around Jericho. The next week

they made the walls of Jericho out of Rice Krispy treats and the

soldiers out of marshmallows. As you can see, they had a lot

of fun while learning.

Middle School and High School Youth

News for September

The youth will meet on Sunday, September 4,12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

SunFlower Pantry at The GreenHouse

Open 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

The SunFlower Board will meet the 2nd

Tuesday each month @ 7:00 p.m. at

the GreenHouse.

August 9,

September 13, October 11,

November 8, & December 13.

LEARN AND PLAY PRESCHOOL

WILL BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 8

We are excited to begin another year with the Learn

and Play Preschool, another outreach ministry of the

church. We will begin the year on Thursday,

September 8. We are currently full for this Fall with

an enrollment of 17.

COLLEGE ADDRESSES NEEDED

It is that time of year again when we send out student

off to college. We want to keep in touch with our

students during the year, so…..parents, please send us

the address of your college student. You can email it to

sheridanumc@sbcglobal.net.

Church Council Meeting

Church Council members please be sure

to mark your calendars for the meeting on

September 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Sharon Brimberry 09/02

Bill Small 09/04

Evan Bourdon 09/05

Russell Hawn 09/05

Frank Leo 09/07

Helen Pickard 09/08

Pam Eidson 09/10

Pat Sanborn 09/13

Courtney Adams 09/15

Judy Gossard 09/15

James Arthur 09/17

Judy Graham 09/17

John Miller 09/17

Leslie Ellis 09/18

Kailey Pickard 09/19

Kathy Bray 09/21

Eric Finchum 09/24

Melinda Durbin 09/25

Susan Graham 09/27

Lisco Leonard 09/28

Jim Sweeney 09/29

Josie DeVaney 09/30

Chris & Jennifer Adams 09/02

Ed & Janice Heffelmire 09/03

Bill & Kathy Small 09/04

Bob & Pauline Fox 09/07

Jim & Lauren Shinault 09/07

Chandler & Becky Lauterbach 09/14

Mark & Kathy Evoy 09/23

Denny & Pam Pickard 09/23

John & Mary Lou Finchum 09/26

REMEMBER OUR HOMEBOUND

Please remember our homebound with a card, a call, or a prayer

this week. If you need an address, please call the church office

at 317-758-4195. If you know of someone who needs to be added to our list, please let

us know.

Mark Blessing Kate Pickett

Grady Franklin Mary Grace Pickett

Harold Nicholson Betty Rohrer

Joanne Norman Melba Stephenson

Mary Anne Ogle William Smith

William Oberthur Tresa Ann Waitt

Robert Peterson Mary Walker

Helen Pickard

Our lessons on Joshua also included the large

grapes from the Promised Land!

SunFlower Pantry needed for September:

Toliet Cleaner

Trash Bags

Kleenex

Toliet Paper

Paper Towels

Shower Cleaner

Window Cleaner

Laundry Soap

Did you know we have four

Sunday School classes each

Sunday at 9:00 a.m.?

There are two adult classes

that meet downstairs. The

middle school/high school

class meets with Pam Eidson

in the upstairs movie room.

The preschool and lower

elementary meets in the

Preschool Room.

COMING IN SEPTEMBER!

NEW WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

ENTRUSTED: A STUDY OF 2 TIMOTHY

You are invited to join us for our new Women’s Bible Study by

Beth Moore beginning September 28 at 6:00 p.m.

You have been entrusted with a great and mighty gift: the

gospel of Jesus Christ. But it’s not enough to keep it to yourself.

God has called each one of us to share this good news, and our

effectiveness grows when our journeys overlap, our spiritual

gifts converge, and we’re able to learn from and alongside one

another. In this study, Beth will encourage women to guard

what God has entrusted to them, further His kingdom by

sharing Christ with others, and mentor younger generations of

women just as Paul discipled Timothy. Because in moments of

joy and hardship, we need each other to stay the course and live

a life of faithfulness.

The Children’s Christmas Program this year is “The

Light Has Come.’ Watch for details to when the

practice begins….we are always excited for this time of

year.

150th ANNIVERSARY COOK BOOK

We are collecting recipes to be included in our 150th Anniversary CookBook!

Please include your name, who it was passed down from, a picture of them if you have one, and

of course all necessary info for the recipe itself with a picture of the finished product!

There will be boxes marked:

Main-Dishes/Casseroles

Appetizers/Drinks/Desserts

Church History/Stories/Devotions/Fun-Facts

Please place your recipe in the corresponding box.

You may also e-mail the church. Also, if you have an inspiring story of how God has worked in

your life or that of a loved one, please share it so it may be included in our Anniversary Cook-

book, as well as fun facts, devotions, church history, and recipes for fun things to make, i.e.

playdough.

Thank you, Yvonne Pickett

SECRETARIAL POSITION OPENING

Job Opening: Part-time Secretary (20 hours week)

First United Methodist Church

207 E. 2nd Street

Sheridan, IN. 46069

The successful candidate will possess good organization skills, good interpersonal skills and

maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Proficiency in Office Professional (Word, Excel,

Power Point, Outlook, Access, Publisher and OneNote), ACS People, and website maintenance

is desired. Expected tasks include customary general office assignments and church-related

functions including but not limited to the preparation of worship bulletins, monthly newsletter,

PowerPoint presentations, membership and attendance record maintenance and keeping of the

church calendar. Candidates Familiar with general office procedures either through formal

training or previous work experience in an office environment, are preferred.

Detailed Job Description and Application can be found on the church website:

sheridanfirstunitedmethodist.org

E-mail application and resume to: sheridanumc@sbcglobal.net.

SEPTEMBER 2016

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fr i Sa t

1 2 3

4 8:30 Worship 9:00 Church School 10:00 Worship 12:00—2:00 p.m. Youth

5 LABOR DAY

6 Sunflower Pantry 2:00—4:00 PM

7 6:00 PM Bible Studies 7:00 PM Choir Practice

8 10:00 AM Preschool 12:00 PM Lunch Club Technology Committee 7:00 PM

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10 UMM 7:30 AM

11 8:30 Worship 9:00 Church School 10:00 Worship 12:00 Youth CHOIR SUNDAY

12 Church Council 7:00 PM

13 Lydia Circle 1:30 PM

14 6:00 PM Bible Studies 7:00 PM Choir Practice

15 10:00 AM Preschool 12:00 PM Lunch Club Koinonia Circle 7:00 PM

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17

18 8:30 Worship 9:00 Church School 10:00 Worship

19 Trustees 7:00 PM

20 Sunflower Pantry 2:00—4:00 PM

21 6:00 PM Bible Studies 7:00 PM Choir Practice

22 10:00 AM Preschool 12:00 PM Lunch Club

23

24

25 8:30 Worship 9:00 Church School 10:00 Worship

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27 Finance Committee 7:30 PM

28 6:00 PM Bible Studies 7:00 PM Choir Practice

29 10:00 AM Preschool 12:00 PM Lunch Club

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