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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF LOWELL
520 E COMMERCIAL AVENUE
LOWELL INDIANA 46356
219-696-9219
FAX 219-696-9220
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Sunday, March 29 
Pastor Mark Berg
Scripture:
1 Corinthians 4:8-13
Sermon Title:
'Name It and Claim It'

Global Prayer Focus:  Corona Virus and Endangered Children

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As of  March 25, the Governor has issued a stay at home order.  This means that everyone should stay home unless they have good reason to be out.  In order to keep our staff safe we are asking that no one come to the office unless they have good reason.  If you are dropping off your offering, just stick it in the mail box located to the right of the double doors in the parking lot.  If you have food or other items for the church to drop off, simply, place them on the floor right inside the entrance.  We'll carry them up and put them where they belong.  Kim is still working, but that might change as things worsen.  Feel free to call, email, or write to the church.  We are still open and want to minister to you as you desire.  Pastor Mark is not initiating visits right now, but if you need a visit please call.  I will always be there for you.
 
On a different note, we want everyone to still feel connected to their church family.  We are challenging you to make five phone calls, emails, texts, or cards to your fellow attenders of First Church.  Ask how they are doing and if they have needs.  Let's keep our relationships with each other healthy and strong even in the midst of the pandemic.  We had a week of Random Acts of Kindness earlier.  This is Intentional Acts of Kindness!  What can you do, following the Stay at Home Order to touch the lives of your brothers and sisters in Christ?
 
Stay well,  Pastor Mark


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LENT FOOD COLLECTION
During Lent we will collect food items each week for our local food pantries. 
This is a way we can reach out and help our neighbors.
The food can be brought to the church Narthex and put on the shelves.
 
Here are the food items we will be collecting during each week:

March 1           Applesauce/Canned Fruit
March 8           Breakfast cereal or breakfast bars
March 15         Pasta or sauce
March 22         Soup or crackers
March 29         Canned vegetables
April  5             Canned meat (i.e. tuna, chicken) or peanut butter
 

Our Staff:
Reverend Mark Berg, Pastor
Kimberly McGinley, Administrative Asst.
Paige Corning, Children’s Director and Nursery Supervisor
Michelle Mishlove, Chancel Choir Director
Patrice Martin, Bell Choir Director
David Schoon, Organist
Susan Wells, Custodian
 

 


Sunday Schedule

8:00 a.m. or
10:30 a.m. in
the church Sanctuary

9:15 Sunday School

Nursery available
during the
9:15 Sunday
School hour
and during the
10:30 worship service

Thursday Worship
 
BRD4Life
5:30 Dinner
 6:30 Worship

All worship services
have been suspended
for 4 weeks. 

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