Southport UMC Newsletter

Dear Friends, By now, I hope you have noticed that my monthly newsletter over the past few months is about how the church can become a missional movement.   Review: a missional movement is when every disciple who is a part of the church is so in love with Jesus that they live his message in everything they do, and Christ’s message goes viral passed on from person to person. In order for the church to become a missional, movement it must contain missional DNA or mDNA.   The six elements composing mDNA are the following: ·   Jesus is Lord ·   Disciple-making ·   Missional-incarnational Impulse ·   Apostolic Environment ·   Organic Systems ·   Communitas So far we have looked at the first two elements, and this month we are investigating      missional-incarnational impulse.    This means that as a church we will realize how important it is to live Christ’s message in the world.   When Jesus b...

With the help of social workers from Perry Township Schools, Jubilee Families have been identified and now matched with their Hosts from SUMC. Hosts have made their initial contact with their Jubilee Family, and together they have composed a list of the children’s suggestions and needs for Christmas.  You are invited to be involved with the Jubilee Ministry, and there is a variety of ways in which you can participate.   During November, starting Thursday the 5th, the Jubilee Team will be available at the Next Steps table in the Gathering Place on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings.   Here are a few options for you to consider: Assist with clothes shopping on Saturday, December 5, starting at 7:30 a.m. at Burlington at US 31 and Stop 11.   Join Jubilee Families and Hosts in selecting clothing items for the children with the cost covered by our Faith Promise fund. Help with Jubilee Day set up on Friday morning, December 11. There will be lots of ...

“Welcomed by God, Welcoming All” This is the United Methodist Women of Indiana theme for this year.   We are convicted to welcoming all.   These ideals date back to 1869 when eight women founded the UMW organization.   In the last 146 years, UMW has continued to recognize injustices for women and children.   UMW continues to support the human family by giving both time and resources from the abundance that God has given us. We are committed to support “Welcomed by God, Welcome All” by offering UMW groups that embrace this principle.   We offer Faith, Hope, and Love in action by extending ourselves into the world through our mission projects. Won’t YOU come join in our efforts to pass the legacy on to ALL and join a UMW Circle? Rebekah Circle —- 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m. at the Church ——Barb Emmack Anna Circle——-3rd Monday, 1 p.m. at Rosegate——Elizabeth Harmon Leah Circle——-3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.at the Church——Sandy Tilton/Alice Langreck Contact t...

  Join us as we celebrate the true light of the world this Christmas with a fun “instant”    Christmas play.   This rehearsal—to—cast—party adventure provides a Christmas celebration for families as they rehearse a simple song, create a keepsake prop, and experience that Jesus is the true light of the world.   Guests will enjoy fun crafts, delightful music, and a hilarious     energizing play—all while celebrating Jesus with a new refreshing way families experience this wacky adventure together, discovering that Jesus is the light of the world. Sunday, December 6, 3-6 p.m.  

The JOY (Just Older Youth) Travelers are headed to the Beef House in Covington, Indiana, Saturday, December 19, for the David and Jennifer Woodrow Matinee Show.   The show is a blend of Holiday hits and   favorite sacred selections.   The cost of $60 per person includes the luxury motor coach ride, a traditional holiday meal and entertainment. The bus begins loading at 8:45 a.m. at the Southport Church of the Nazarene, 920 E.      Southprot Road, and will leave by 9:15 a.m.   Coffee and a breakfast roll will be available at 8 a.m. in the lower level of the church.   Arrival back at the church will be approximately 5 p.m. Checks are to be made payable to Herbert Bierce. For more information please contact Herberta at 317-748-1256 or herbertajb@gmail.com or Billie Hunteman 317-783-7502 or hunteman55@comcast.net