Epworth United Methodist Church

Epworth Mission Statement To follow Jesus by loving, serving, and growing. Epworth Vision Statement Through the love of Jesus, we want to be a church that embraces the diversity of our neighborhood and loves and supports one another, while providing a variety of spiritually enriching opportunities for all ages.		Epworth United Methodist Church 6450 Allisonville Road Indianapolis, IN 46220 317-251-1481 Driving directions to Epworth United Methodist Worship Schedule Worship: ~~8:45~~ and 11:00am ONLY 11:00 on July 5 Sunday School: 10:00am Nursery and children programs provided on Sundays between 8:30am and 12:00pm
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Calendar, Writings, Beliefs		Happenings
A Summer Prayer Gracious God, For the bounties of summer we thank you…. For abundant gardens; for ever growing green grass; for plenty of rain and warm sun. For slower days and lazy evenings; for vacations and reunions; for rest and fun. Help us to be grateful for these gifts of summer. Help us to share the blessings as well. When a day is slower paced, may we take time to visit with a neighbor or someone who lives alone. When the garden produces much, may we share with those who may be without paychecks. When we feel a sense of calm and peace….may we stop and pray for those whose days are filled with fear and violence. May the world move to the rhythm of your peace Lord. We pray your prayer.... ....Our Father who art in heaven...Amen. (Pat Engel, Epworth Diaconal Minister) -------------------------------------------------- Calendar of Happenings at Epworth United Methodist Church Office Phone (317) 251-1481 Thursday, July 2 6:30 p.m.... Men’s Covenant Discipleship – 01 Friday, July 3 Office Closed Saturday, July 4 – Happy 4^th ! 8:00 a.m.... Epworth Walkers-Einstein Bagels Sunday, July 5 – One Worship Service Only Rev. Jack Miller preaching Scripture St, Luke 11:9-13 "Best Gifts for American Children" 10:00 a.m............................... Church School 11:00 a.m..(One Worship Only Today)......... Worship 7:00 p.m........... Covenant Discipleship – 205 Monday, July 6 9:30 a.m............... Asian Help Services - 200 7:00 p.m................................ Stitchers – 02 7:30 p.m.............. Covenant Discipleship-205 Tuesday, July 7 9:15 a.m......................... Staff Meeting - 205 12:45 p.m.............. Covenant Discipleship -201 2:00 p.m................................ Stitchers – 02 6:00 p.m................... Support Group – Dover 7:30 p.m................. Friends of Thomas – 204 Wednesday, July 8 9:30 a.m............... Asian Help Services – 204 6:00 p.m.................. Stephen Ministry 01/200 6:30 p.m........................ Men’s Chorus – 203 7:30 p.m.............................. Handbells – 202 8:30 p.m........... Music Rehearsal - Sanctuary Thursday, July 9 6:30 p.m.... Men’s Covenant Discipleship – 01 7:00 p.m................ Finance Committee - 200 Friday, July 10 9:30 a.m.Asian Help Services-Lang. Class-202 Saturday, July 11 8:00 a.m............................. Einstein Walkers 9:00 a.m..Child Care Answers Workshop - 202 Sunday, July 12 Scripture........ 2 Samuel 6:12-23 Sermon Title...“Dance Fever” 8:45 a.m.............................Blended Worship 10:00 a.m............................... Church School 11:00 a.m..........................Traditional Worship What A Methodist Believes Traditionally, we have emphasized the following: 1. Through Scripture the living Christ meets us in the experience of redeeming grace. 2. God will comfort, guide, and forgive every repentant person, no matter who they are or what they've done. 3. We find peace with God and spiritual fulfillment both in a community of faith and in solitary moments of reflection. 4. Christian faith and serving others go hand in hand. 5. We seek to make our private and our public actions congruent with our faith. 6. Our Church is made up of people who share faith in Jesus Christ as Savior. 7. We are a global movement of congregations that are making a difference in the world. 8. United Methodists share with other Christians the conviction that Scripture is the primary source and criterion for Christian doctrine. 9. In practice, we affirm our beliefs through the sacred symbols of baptism and communion. 10. We are convinced that Jesus Christ is the living Word of God in our midst whom we trust in life and death.		Our Regular Sunday Services Epworth's 8:45 AM service is a traditional service. It features fine pipe organ music, familiar hymns and choir anthems. The 11:00 AM service is a blending of traditional organ music along with more contemporary church music from Epworth's Praise Band. Epworth has numerous bible studies at 10:00 AM to meet the spiritual needs of its members. Please check the Education links in the index above. The Sunday school classes are focused on small groups, targeting children, young adults, parents and older adults. Epworth offers a neighborhood summer Vacation Bible School, church family camping trips (usually in the rain!), and family retreats. ------------------------------------------------------ THE CHURCH SEASON IS NOW PENTECOST The Pentecost season follows the Easter season, and began on May 31 this year. The Pentecost seasonal liturgical color is red. It lasts until the Sunday on or nearest August 31. During this season the emphasis is upon the church's spiritual mission. Pentecost commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon Christ's followers. The season focuses on the church as the witness to the resurrection. In anticipation of this emphasis at Pentecost, the Scripture readings during the Sundays of Easter are different, with readings from the Acts of the Apostles replacing readings from the Old Testament. This emphasizes that the church, which was empowered by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, is the best witness to the resurrection and the work of God to the world as seen in Jesus the Christ and his followers. Then on or about the Sunday nearest August 31 we celebrate the season of Kingdomtide. Kingdomtide is a specific Methodist and Presbyterian holiday and lasts until Advent, giving Kingdomtide 13 Sundays every year. Kingdomtide stresses charity and assistance to the poor, in contrast to the preceding season of Pentecost, when a more spiritual mission is emphasized. Green vestments are worn at church services during Kingdomtide, replacing the red used on the Sundays after Pentecost. Both Pentecost and Kingdomtide are part of the second "ordinary" season of the church year, which lasts until Advent, which begins November 29 this year. (The term "ordinary" comes from the same root as our word "ordinal", and in this sense means "the counted weeks". These are the common weeks which do not belong to a proper season.) ----------------------------------------------------- Our Methodist Missions Jesus said to Peter “Feed my sheep.” Feeding others takes many forms. The Missions Committee answers this call to serve others by supporting local, national, and international mission projects. The Epworth United Methodist Church community gives significant dollars and volunteer time each year to mission projects. To find out more about Epworth's Mission Committee and their "Mission Fan Club" click on this Missions button: --------------------------------------- Epworth Library Epworth United Methodist has an active up to date church library. Currently the library has well over 3,500 items including books, videos, DVDs, CDs and audio cassettes. The library also caters towards children with dozens of children videos and hundreds of children books. The library also has 14 periodicals in print form and also a Preview Movie Review w/ ratings. Be sure to "check out" the Epworth library. Look for the newest additions in the rack on the librarian's desk.... and check out a book or two!! Epworth library sponsors periodic 4th Friday Book club which meets at 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. in Rm-200. ---------------------------------------------- Epworth Devotionals The members of Epworth UMC are pleased to present monthly devotionals. These devotionals will be based upon selected Biblical passages which have a personal meaning to the author. We hope these passages will provide inspiration to you.. Click on this Devotional button to view monthly messages: ------------------------------------------ Epworth Music If you have an interest in music, Epworth has several music groups available. They are: ...The Chancel Choir (each week), ...a Women's Choir (monthly), ...a Men's Choir (monthly), ...a Handbell Group (monthly) ...and an Orchestra ------------------------------------------- Usher's please click below: -----------------------------------------------