LIFE TOGETHER ON WEST MORRIS STREET
A weekly information and prayer journal by Pastor John Hay, Jr.

July 9, 2008

OUR MISSION: "We are called by God to do whatever it takes to reach people in love, restore them in Jesus Christ, and return them to minister to a lost world."

CONTENTS
- Praying
- Gathering
- Word Centering
- Vacation Bible School - Get Ready!
- Incarnating Christ
- Blessing

PRAYING

MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST All men are welcome each Wednesday morning at 6:15 am in Ellis Hall. Hot breakfast, table fellowship and earnest prayer. On your way by 7:15 am.

PRAY IN INTERCESSION Pray God's comfort, healing touch and answers for the following requested concerns:
-- Pray comfort for Misty Lannan at the passing of her mother, Sadie, last Tuesday. A memorial service for Sadie is scheduled for Friday, July 18, 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary. All invited.
-- Pray healing for Jim Groce at Methodist Hospital after surgery for an aneurism in his leg on Tuesday.
-- Pray for Pat Strange continuing with physical therapy after shoulder replacement surgery.
-- Pray thanksgiving for Mike Leak as he improves.
-- Pray for Johnny & Dawn Miles as Dawn anticipates delivery of a baby this month.
-- Pray healing for Masel York; she fell last week and is slowly recovering.
-- Pray healing for Ruby Hill at Plainfield Healthcare Center.
-- Pray for continued recovery for Don McAfee in Florida after open heart surgery.
-- Pray grace our currently homebound friends and those in assisted living: Vance & Viola Robbins, Linnie Moorefield (Spencer, Indiana), Joe Black (at Lakeview), Loy & Patsy Sutton, Dottie Ball, Annalee Wills, & Guy Lane (at Lakeview).

PRAY FOR BREAKTHROUGH With thanksgiving, pray for encouragement, wisdom and spiritual breakthrough:
-- Pray for the youth and guides at the National Bible Quiz Finals at Spring Arbor University this week.
-- Pray for individuals and households who will be part of our Clothing Ministry this evening; also for each volunteer.
-- Pray for preparations for Vacation Bible School and your personal involvement in this ministry of outreach and Christian education.
-- Pray for peace in the West Indianapolis neighborhoods this summer.
-- Pray for Tamien, a boy in foster care; pray wisdom for Dawn Miles as she continues to work with him.
-- Pray for Kids Kamp II and the WEMO children who are participating in camps at Clay City
-- Pray wisdom for individuals dealing with tough financial challenges.
-- Pray for Johnny Carr as he prepares to enter the Challenge Youth Indiana program at Camp Atterbury.
-- Pray for me as I prepare to speak and teach at the West Virginia Free Methodist Blackhills Family Camp, July 10-20.
-- Pray daily for our Free Methodist missionaries:
- Drs. Joel & Janette Miller (Mexico City); David & Sheryl Yardy (Bangkok, Thailand); Kay Stotts (Santiago, Chile); Michael & Maria Long (Athens, Greece). Get updated news and prayer requests regarding these missionaries and their work with people at www.fmwm.org.

GATHERING

PRE-TEEN BONFIRE & HOT DOG ROAST 5th and 6th graders are invited to West Park, 6-8 pm this Wednesday evening for a bonfire and wiener roast. Next Wednesday, July 16: Bowling Night. July 23: @ John & Marilyn Thomas. Thanks to Dawn Miles for planning these events.

YOUTH KAYAKING & MORE Youth will be going to Turkey Run State Park on Saturday, July 12 to kayak. Meet at The Underground at 8 am; returning around 5 pm. Upcoming youth events: July 16 - Swimming @ Pastor Mike's, 5:30-9 pm; July 23 - outing, 5:30- 9 pm; July 25: next 3 v 3 Basketball Tourney, 6:00-8:30 pm.

COLLEGE/CAREER LUNCH OUT Gather with Pastor Mike Conkle at "On the Border" in Avon after Morning Worship on Sunday, July 13. Bring a friend and enjoy the table fellowship.

WABASH FAMILY CAMP July 21-27. Family Camp brochures are at facility entrances. Enjoy family-friendly opportunities during this special week at Wabash Park Camp. Morning seminars daily @ 9 am. Evening services @ 6:30 pm. Camp evangelist: Brenda Young. Separate children's and youth activities daily @ 9 am. Special events all day Saturday. Find out more: www.wabashconference.org.

SCAMPS @ WABASH CAMP SCAMPS (55+) will travel to Clay City on Wednesday, July 23 for the morning service and then a cook-out at Family Camp. Meet at the church at 9 am to travel together.

FALL FESTIVAL A special outdoor outreach event in West Park is being planned for Saturday, September 13, 4-7 pm. It will include children, youth and adults. Lou Mingous will be coordinating this festival with games, give-aways, information-sharing, and food. Mark this on your calendar and plan to help!

SEND-OFF PARTY FOR JOHNNY CARR All are invited to a "Good Luck & Best Wishes" Party for Johnny Carr on Saturday, July 12, 5-9 pm, hosted by Paul & Marie Miller, 4262 Bluff Road. RSVP to Lisa Miller - 431-7838. Johnny has been accepted in the Indiana Youth Challenge Program through the Indiana National Guard at Camp Atterbury. This is a 22-week program that will include GED preparation and life skills and life management. He begins on July 20. Contact Lisa if you'd like to help with any items Johnny will need for this experience.

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES Please note these events, save dates, plan for involvement and pray for:
- Young Teen Camp II - July 14-19
- Pre-Teen Bowling Night-July 16, time TBA
- Wabash Family Camp - July 21-27
- WEMO Vacation Bible School - July 27-31
- Mission Indy Street Rally @ Indy First - Aug 10
- Fall Kick-Off Kids Fair - September 6, 4-7 pm

WEDDING INVITE To all West Morris Street friends: John & Becky Hay and Steven & Deana Butler request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their children -- Abigail Ruthann Hay and Alexander Steven Butler -- Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 1:00 pm in the Sanctuary of West Morris Street Free Methodist Church. Reception for all to follow in the Lower Level.

WORD CENTERING

BIBLE QUIZ TEAM @ NATIONALS Youth have been studying and competing nearly a year over Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians & Colossians. They've taken it to a national level this week at Spring Arbor University. Let's pray for Travis Stephens, Michelle Stephens, Grace Fryman, Abby Fryman, Zach Reeser and hosts Candi Morgan and Dottie Morgan. Best wishes for a great week!

THIS SUNDAY Louada Mingous will be leading our exploration of the Word in Morning Worship on Sunday, July 13 at 10:30 am. Lou is a Conference Ministerial Candidate and serves WEMO as Associate Pastor for Special Projects. Make worship your priority - even and especially during the summer. Let us exalt His name together!

SUNDAY SCHOOL Each Sunday morning (9:30 am) explore and apply the Bible -- a key component of a life of discipleship. Start your Lord's Day with Breakfast Fellowship in the Lower Level, 9:00-9:30 am.

SERVICES & SERMONS ONLINE Recent Morning Worship services and sermons are available for online listening. Go to the WEMO website (www.westmorrisfm.org) and click on "Sermons Online." Also online: four years of Word insights and application through "The Compass."

READING THROUGH THE BIBLE Start now…you'll finish before the end of July 2009! Get a guide at our entrances.

FORGIVEN & FORGIVING "Jesus Christ crucified is not merely some heroic example to the church. He is the living power and wisdom of God empowering us to reach out a hand of healing to people who have ripped us off, screwed us up, and turned us down... He slowly turns our hearts of stone into hearts of flesh. At the foot of the Cross we recognize ourselves as forgiven enemies of God and are empowered to extend forgiveness and reconciliation." - Brennan Manning in The Signature of Jesus

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

WEMO VBS - COUNTDOWN! Get ready for "SonWorld," our amusement/theme park that is WEMO's Vacation Bible School, Sunday, July 27 through Thursday, July 31, 6-8 pm. Thanks for your help. Some volunteers and supplies are still needed. Please contact Lana Reeser. She's counting on us being a part of this great week of outreach and Christian education. Pray for this week.

VBS CANVASSING DAYS One way you can help VBS is by getting the word out in the nearby neighborhoods during our VBS Canvassing Days. We're preparing flyers to distribute and maps. Canvassing to neighborhood homes is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, July 22-24, 6-8 pm.

VBS SET-UP DAY Can you help set up for VBS on Saturday morning, July 26 at 9:00 am? We look forward to it!

DAILY DINNER FOR VBS VOLUNTEERS During the week of VBS, a dinner will be prepared by volunteers for volunteers and their families at 5:00 pm in the Lower Level.

INCARNATING CHRIST

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR SADIE LANNAN A memorial service for Sadie Lannan, Misty's mom, is set for Friday, July 18 at 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary. All are invited. If you'd like to help with food for a meal for the Lannan family, please contact Dee or Denise in the church office right away - 632-8311 or wmsfmc@juno.com.

WEDDING SHOWER FOR ABBY HAY All WEMO women are invited to a bridal shower for Abby Hay on Saturday, July 19, 1-3 pm at Larrisons in Danville. Abby & Alex are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond and Target.

BABY SHOWER FOR JAMIE O'CONNOR All are invited to a baby shower for Jamie O'Connor on Saturday, July 26, 2-4 pm in the Lower Level.

VOLUNTEER FOR NURSERY & PRESCHOOL You can volunteer to serve nursery or preschool youngsters one hour every other month as a ministry to children and parents. Call Sheryl Wilkerson to help in the nursery; call Tara Saxon to help with preschool. God bless you for your service.

COUNTRY STORE DONATIONS Country store could use "Dollar Store" items like squirt guns, balls, dolls, and other fun items. Also, if you would like to share in this ministry with Mike & Jan Leak while Mike recovers, please contact Jan.

WEMO COMMUNITY GARDEN The WEMO Youth Ministry has started the WEMO Community Garden on a church-owned property one house north of the church on Tremont Avenue (it's behind the new picket fence). They've planted a variety of vegetables to grow and share in the community. There's also plenty of room for neighbors to plant. There's also room for your plants! Let's encourage this effort in neighboring and community building!

WEST INDY FARMER'S MARKET You can get locally-grown fresh vegetables at the West Indianapolis Farmer's Market each Thursday evening, 4-7 pm through October 16. The Farmer's Market is on West Morris Street in front of Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center.

BLESSING

HANDBELL CHOIR I want to say that I appreciate the preparation and music of the Handbell Choir in worship services recently. God bless each participant. We look forward to your music to the glory of God in August!

SCAMPS BLESS HOMEBOUND FRIENDS Did you know that our SCAMPS visit a homebound WEMO participant each month? They make an appointment, gather to sing, read the Bible, encourage, and share a refreshment. God bless you, SCAMPS, for this ministry of encouragement!

BENEDICTION May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you, wherever He may send you. May He guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May He bring you home rejoicing at the wonders He has shown you. May He bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors.

West Morris Street Free Methodist Church
2302 West Morris Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46221
John Hay, Jr., Senior Pastor
Phone: 317.632.8311
Office e-mail: wmsfmc@juno.com
Website: www.westmorrisfm.org

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