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HUMAN TRAFFICKING PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION - March 4
Our guest speaker is columnist Tim Swarens from the Indianapolis Star. The session begins at 9:00 a.m. with refreshments immediately preceding. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain knowledge, have discussion, and address questions on how to combat this growing crime.

CLOTHING DRIVE FOR INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK - March 4 to 12
Spring is a great time to clean closets and drawers and donate gently used clothing items to IHN.  Bring your donations to church starting Saturday, March 4. Please use white trash bags (clothes only, no shoes) and place the bags in the hallway closet area, under the coat racks. All donations will be taken to the IHN Center. Goodwill exchanges these for vouchers so the families can shop for the sizes they need. 

UPPER SAND MOUNTAIN MISSION TRIP Information Session – Tuesday, March 7
Join the USM Leadership Team for an information and question and answer session about the 2017 mission trip June 18-24.  We will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place.

FLETCHER PLACE COMMUNITY CENTER FOOD PANTRY – March 9 - April 9
Our annual food drive to benefit the Fletcher Place community in the Fountain Square area near downtown begins March 9. Needed food items are listed in this newsletter or pick up a list at the Food Drive table in the Gathering Place.

UNITING WITH THE CHURCH – Monday, March 20
Would you like to make Southport your church home? Join Pastor Mark as he shares the mission and vision of Southport United Methodist Church and the importance of following Jesus and living your life as He lived His. Please plan to attend the next “UNITING WITH THE CHURCH” session Monday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. 


LOOKING AHEAD

April 6 to 9 – Men serve at the Plainfield Correctional Facility

April 23 – Blood Drive

May 7 to 21 – Interfaith Hospitality Families are our guests

June 13, 14, 15 – Vacation Bible School

June 18 to 24 – Mission Trip to Upper Sand Mountain Alabama





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