Guest speaker at both in-person services for First UMC

Rev. Mike Dixon will be preaching this Sunday. The attendance is growing at the in-person group settings so come join us. The First United Methodist Church is temporarily holding its “in-person” services at the United Church of Christ at the corner of N. Center and Adams streets. The UCC has very graciously opened their sanctuary for our use at 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Services will continue to be live streamed on Facebook and posted shortly after the service.

CONGREGATIONAL SINGING: Also masking and social distancing will still be required, and if you want a bulletin, please print one at home and bring it with you as no bulletins will be provided.

SUNDAY’S LITURGISTS: 8:30 a.m. David Smith and at 11:15 a.m. Ruth Vanvactor. Thomas Boys is the pianist for the 8:30 a.m. service. Organist Kay Finlay will be playing “Prelude on Kingsfold” for the prelude at the 11:15 a.m. service.

SPECIAL MUSIC: Luke Felde playing cello for The Anthem. His selection is titled “Largo” by Handel with Kay Finlay accompanist at the 11:15 service.

REV. DIXON’S MESSAGE: Rev. Mike Dixon will be preaching this Sunday from 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 . His sermon is entitled, “Formula for a Truly Rich Life”. It’s not easy to live by God’s value system in a society that values image and appearance and status symbols. It should work the other way. It should get easier to give as our wealth increases, but it does not. There is something about money that hardens us. As attractive and wonderful as money is, that is its nature.

A REMINDER: KIDS’ DAY AT THE PARK TODAY If you have signed up, please remember to go to Centennial Park’s Hoosier Old Wheels pavilion for the children’s gathering. Sack lunch, games and activities are planned for 12:30 until 2:30 p.m.

May the Loving God, Risen Christ, fill you with all you need for the days ahead. Amen!