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Dyer United Methodist Church 2016 Church Street
Dyer, IN 46311 219.865.8947
www.dyerumc.org
December 2014
Volume 5, Issue 12 Published Monthly Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
In December of 2010, our daughter, Josie under�ent the first of t�o major surgeries. That was a ver scar time for our whole family, but God, as always, was present with us and helped us ���������������������� ��������������������� ������� �������� �� �������� ������������� ������wife, Megan, having with a &iend about the surger . She was asked, “Does it bother you that the surger is going to be in December?” Megan’s response has stayed &esh on my mind ever since. ����� ����������������������� ���������� ���������������������������������������������� �������g-eatest miracle…the Bir0h of Jesus our Christ. Somehow miracles really do seem to flow &eely ������������������������������������������� ����������� �������������������������� ����� !��� �����"���� ������� ������������������������������������������ �� �!������ ���#����$������� ��������you as you prepare your hear0s for this season of miracles. The poem is called, “Christ3as �Miracle;" it was wri6en by Ann Weems. She writes:!!
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To those of us who believe, into ever night is bor� a Star.�
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Look what happened last month!
“I” WITNESS NEWSLETTER
Grimmer Middle and Lake Central School Food Drive
DUMC Hosts Performance
of the Dickens’ Classic
“A Christmas Carol”
Master storyteller Grant Fitch will present the Charles Dickens’ classic tale of redemption “A Christmas Carol” in a one-man show on Sunday, Dec.21, 6 p.m. in the sanctuary at DUMC.
Fitch expertly draws the audience into the story as he embodies more than 30 characters from Scrooge to the members of the Crachit family. This energetic show will be performed in two 45-minute acts with one intermission.
This program is a fundraiser to support the Missions of DUMC. Admission is free. There will be a freewill offering. This promises to be an exciting event for the whole family. Hope to see you there!
Save the Date!!!
Wood Splitting Day at Hopkins Park
Decorating the church!
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Choir Cantata
Join us for a special Worship service on
Sunday, December 14. The choir will tell
the Christmas story through music!
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Upcoming Sermon Series
Ways We Know Him
November 30-December 24, 2014
Every Christmas we hear what I believe to be the very best story that has ever been told; it’s a true story told in
the second chapter of Luke’s gospel; it’s the story of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Unfortunately, often times,
we exit the Christmas season with the same question, “It’s a great story, but what does it mean for me?” I would
like for us to have an answer to that question this year; an answer that helps us truly understand who that baby
really was and is for us as we live this life beyond the Christmas season. This Christmas let’s focus on the ways
we know Jesus and how knowing Him in those ways can help us grow in our relationship with Him.
November 30 Ways We Know Him: Emmanuel Isaiah 7:14
The song, "Emmanuel, Emmanuel," is sung during Advent services in churches all around the world. This song is
one of the many Christmas traditions that we have somehow grown too used to; that has become somehow much
less powerful than it should be. This Christmas let's remember that one of the ways we know Jesus is
"Emmanuel," "God with us." He loves us so much, and we are so important to Him, that He came down to be
with us, to save us. As we celebrate Christmas this year; let us not forget what it really means for us that the Baby
was born...God is with us.
December 7 Ways We Know Him: Son of Man Matthew 16:13-28
Jesus gave Himself the title, “Son of Man.” This way of knowing Jesus is one that helps us feel understood by
Him; it helps us to see Him as a Savior who knows what it’s like to live as a human being, rather than a
Savior who stands to the side, unconnected and unable to empathize with us. As we continue to celebrate the
birth of our Savior Jesus, let’s focus on the power that can come from knowing He was human and so He does
understand what it’s like to live the life we are living...and He wants to help.
December 14: Cantata Service: See page 3 for more information.
December 21 Ways We Know Him: Example Matthew 9:35-36
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, as we near the day we celebrate His birth, we'll focus on one more way that we
know Jesus. The message this week will remind us that we know Jesus as "Example." One of the reasons Jesus
was born and walked among us, was to leave us an example of how we should be living for Him. Instead of cele-
brating a birthday and moving on to the next thing this year; let's remember that the Baby grew up to be a perfect
example for us to follow. What if this year's celebration included a commitment to be more like Him?
December 24, 11pm Ways We Know Him: Dirty Jesus, Our Savior Luke 2:1-20
On this night we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus. Savior is one of the ways we know Jesus and it's a name
we use for Him often; however, I wonder if we allow ourselves to consider how dirty He had to get; how deep He
had to trod in the muck and the mud of our lives in order to be our Savior. This Christmas Eve let's celebrate the
birth of Jesus by remembering that the life Jesus had to live on this earth so that He could be our Savior was not
clean and pristine...it was down and dirty; and let's praise God for sending us a Savior who was willing to do that
for love of us.
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Meal Ministry At
Hammond
Rescue Mission
The money donated this year through
the poinsettia sales will be used to help fund our new meal ministry at the
Hammond Rescue Mission.
Each month a group from our church has been preparing a meal and taking
it to the HRM to serve it.
Meals are prepared on the 4th Wednesday and served on the
4th Thursday of each month.
If you would like to help with this mission, please contact
Tracy Moyers at 219.614.8242.
Profits will go towards our
Mission Trip Fund
(a fund that will be used to
offer assistance to anyone
going on a mission trip)
Missions Bake Sale
Sunday, December 21st
After church in the
fellowship hall
Missions
Looking for a place to serve this
Christmas Season?
Campagna Academy is looking for some Santa’s Helpers
to help wrap gifts for the over 125
children that they serve.
December 19th, 9:00AM-5:00PM
For more information, please call
Beth from Campagna at
219.322.8614, ext. 332.
“Tis the Season…
for Angel Tree.”
Angel Tree Tags are ready!
This year we are trying something new: There will be family groups on the tree for a small group, Go Group, Sunday School Class, or any other group to provide for all the kids in a family!
We also need volunteers to help check/sort the gifts that are donated. If your family or group of friends would be interested in “adopting” a specific school to check, please see Paul or Diane Meyer or contact the church office at 219.865.8947 to let us know!
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Announcements
Sign up for email event reminders at www.dyerumc.org. Go to the calendar page.
Pastor Jim Clark .................................... .�[email protected]
Music Director Juanita Jarecki������.���[email protected] .
Office Administrator Diane Sinish������������[email protected]
Nursery Coordinator/Custodian Angie VanDeursen���.��[email protected]
At Your Service
Go Groups are now forming!
To pray, study the Bible (The book of Mark first) and discuss ways we can be in service to our community.
Wednesday Nights at 7PM: Applebee’s Go Group: Young Adults (18-30ish) Applebee’s in Schererville, Route 30.
Thursday Nights at 6:30PM. Subway Dyer (977 Sheffield)
More groups will be forming in the community very soon. Please pay attention to the “Go Group” Bulletin board for upcoming group information.
Matthew 28:19
“Being a church that leaves the building.”
Guest Preacher on January 11: Herb Buwalda "The Church that Jesus Built"
Scriptures: Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 16: 13-18.
Core Values Workshop: January 27, 2015 @ 7:00PM Vision Workshop: February 17, 2015 @ 7:00PM Vision Teams Reporting Workshop: March 10 @7PM
The Men’s group will be selling Baker’s Square Pie Cards for Thanksgiving and Holiday endeavors for the next several weeks! Buy a card
$14.00/each will allow you to purchase a Baker’s Square Pie for this Holiday Season! The proceeds will assist with this year’s Dyer UMC’s Angel Tree! Please see the Men’s group after church this Sunday and purchase your card today!
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In Our Prayers Eileen Beil Diane Meyer Travis Beil Wynter Rose Shirley Cearing Caren Ross Linda Crowder Brad Schwent Melba Fixter Jackie Smith Donna Glittenberg Lorraine Warmelink Shirley Green Journey Church Amy Hoch Our Service Members Gloria Johnson The Cearing Family Jackie Mauch
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Free Community Breakfast
Dyer United Methodist Church 2016 Church Street
Monday, December 15, 8:30-10:30AM
Christmas Poinsettias
Order Forms and payment ($15.00) must be turned in no
later than Sunday, December 14. Call the church at 219.865.8947 for more info.
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Weekly Service Times
Sundays 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time
10:30 a.m. Sunday School (All ages)
Prayer Gathering 7:15 a.m. Sunday Mornings
www.dyerumc.org 219-865-8947
December Meetings
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors 2016 Church Street Dyer, IN 46311
Children’s Ministries Monday, December 1 6:30PM
Mission’s Team Monday, December 8 7:00PM
Staff-Parish Monday, December 15 7:00PM
DUMC Staff Tuesday, December 16 10:00AM
Join us for Youth Group Sunday Evenings at the ARK 13501 109th Ave, Dyer, IN
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On behalf of the Dyer United Methodist Church staff, we wish all of you a wonderful Christmas.
And a New Year filled with Peace and Happiness!