What’s Happening at FCUMC

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UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION

Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.  
 
We encourage all who can to join us for our In-person Worship Services on Sundays at our 9:00 am Praise and Worship Service or our 11:15 am Traditional Service.  For those who are unable to attend, you may join us for our service by livestream on the church’s Facebook page or immediately following the service via our church website at www.ferncreekumc.org.  

COMING UP THIS WEEK/WEEKEND:

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

  •    1:30 pm – Stephen Ministry
  •    7:00 pm – Scouts

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

  •    2:30 pm – Lenten Study 
  •    6:00 pm – Youth
  •    6:00 pm – Praise and Worship Practice
  •    6:30 pm – Lenten Study
  •    6:30 pm – Global Latin Bible Study

Thursday, March 14, 2024

  •    8:00 am – Men’s Discipleship Group
  •    7:00 pm – Cub Scouts Pk 56

Saturday, March 16, 2024

  •   12:00 pm – Inspirations Class Meeting

Sunday, March 17, 2024

  • 9:00 am – Praise and Worship Service
  • 10:15 am – Sunday School
  • 11:15 am – Traditional Worship Service
  • 12:15 pm- Hand Bells Practice
  • 1:30 pm – Global Latin Service
  • 4:00 pm – Finance Team
  • 5:00 pm – AD Council

ESTA SEMANA

Martes, 12 de marzo de 2024

  •    1:30 pm – Ministerio Esteban
  •    7:00 pm – Scouts

Miércoles, 13 de marzo de 2024

  •    2:30 pm – Estudio de Cuaresma
  •    6:00 pm – Juventud
  •    6:00 pm – Práctica de Alabanza y Adoración
  •    6:30 pm – Estudio de Cuaresma
  •    6:30 pm – Estudio Bíblico Global en Latín

Jueves, 14 de marzo de 2024

  •    8:00 am – Grupo de Discipulado de Hombres
  •    7:00 pm – Cub Scouts Pk 56

Sábado, 16 de marzo de 2024

  • 12:00 pm – Reunión de la clase de inspiraciones

Domingo, 17 de marzo de 2024

  •  9:00 am – Servicio de Alabanza y Adoración
  • 10:15 am – Escuela Dominical
  • 11:15 am – Servicio de Adoración Tradicional
  • 12:15 pm- Práctica de campanillas1:30p – Servicio Latino Global
  • 4:00 pm- Equipo de Finanzas
  • 5:00 pm – Consejo AD

We are now live streaming the service during our 9:00 am Worship Service.  You can view the service live at 9:00 am or any time after the service concludes.  You can see this on the church’s FaceBook page or by going to our YouTube page at :https://youtube.com/channel/UCP9eMqb1die7hhk5NwzxTvQ

The Nursery is available during both worship services and the Sunday School time.

 
“I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.” Philippians 3:10

Up-coming Dates to Remember:

  • March 16 – Inspiration Class Mtg
  • March 16 – Global Latin Youth
  • March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
  • March 18 – Cross Cultural Meeting
  • March 19 – Open Table
  • March 20 – Lent Bible Study
  • March 23 – UMM Breakfast
  • March 23 – Global Latin Youth
  • March 30 – Easter Egg Hunt
  • March 30 – Global Latin Youth

We are thrilled to share some incredible news that promises to elevate our website experience to new heights! We are thrilled to announce a fantastic addition to our platform – the Translate Button! Now, breaking language barriers and streamlining our congregational global communication is just a click away. The Translate Button is designed for simplicity, ensuring a smooth experience for all users. It helps us unlock the potential to communicate in both of our congregational languages (English and Spanish), making our interactions more inclusive. Discovering the power of the Translate Button is easy! Look for the Orange and Blue Translate Icon in the upper right-hand corner of the FCUMC Website, click the flag of the language you wish to view, and experience the site in a whole new language.

The Translate Button is live and ready for you to explore. Start using it today!

We will continue to have the dual-translation for most events and information for this next week but after that we will rely on the translate button. We extend our sincere gratitude to our amazing church community for inspiring us to enhance our site experience for all of our members!

 

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY

 We continue our Wednesday Bible Study,

 “The Last Days of the Life of Jesus”  If you couldn’t come to the first one don’t worry, come and join us this Wednesday either at 2:30 or 6:30.

ESTUDIO BÍBLICO DE CUARESMA

Continuamos nuestro Estudio Bíblico de los miércoles,

Los últimos días de la vida de Jesús” Si no pudiste venir a la primera no te preocupes, ven y únete a nosotros este miércoles ya sea a las 2:30 o a las 6:30.

An Open Invitation

Join the Alpha and Omega Sunday School class as Darryl Glass is leading a six-week series: “Misfits and Ragamuffins.”  The location of the class is in “the Pier” on the ground floor.  Each session is individualized, so don’t fear if you need to miss a class or if you have not had the opportunity to attend. 

So, if you are not currently in a Sunday School Class, then come to the “Pier” for a lively discussion. 

Una invitación abierta

Únase a la clase de la Escuela Dominical Alfa y Omega mientras Darryl Glass dirige una serie de seis semanas: “Inadaptados y Ragamuffins”. La ubicación de la clase es en “el Muelle” en la planta baja. Cada sesión es individualizada, así que no temas si necesitas faltar a una clase o si no has tenido la oportunidad de asistir.

Por lo tanto, si usted no está actualmente en una Clase de Escuela Dominical, entonces venga al “Muelle” para una animada discusión.

OPEN TABLE

Our Next Serve is March 19!

Tuesday, March 19 is FCUMC’s day to volunteer at Open Table.  We are asked to provide salads and desserts for dinner. Call Libbye Freeman with your choices.

MESA ABIERTA

El martes 19 de marzo es el día de FCUMC para ser voluntario en Open Table. Se nos pide que proporcionemos ensaladas y postres para la cena.

Llame a Libbye Freeman con sus opciones.

UNITED METHODIST MOUNTAIN MISSION

 The truck will be here on Monday, March 18. Drop off days are below:

  • Friday, March 15 from 10-2,
  • Sunday, March 17 from 9-1:30 and
  • Monday, March 18 from 10-12.

Please label your boxes MMM.

Drop your boxes off at the garage at the back of the property.

 

MISIÓN METODISTA UNIDA DE MONTAÑA

 El camión estará aquí el lunes 18 de marzo. Los días de entrega son los siguientes:

  • Viernes, 15 de marzo de 10-2,
  • Domingo, 17 de marzo de 9-1:30 y
  • Lunes 18 de marzo de 10 a 12. 

Por favor, etiquete sus cajas MMM.

UNITED METHODIST MOUNTAIN MISSION
DONATION PICKUP COMING


The United Methodist Mountain Mission has been serving the people of eastern Kentucky since 1943. They have seven opportunity stores in Kentucky which provide gently used clothing and household items to their customers at a reasonable
price—items donated by you. Their Urgent Needs list includes: ‣underwear, ‣sleepwear, ‣men’s clothes, ‣men’s shoes, ‣socks, ‣household items, ‣furniture, ‣purses, ‣whatnots, ‣electronics; women’s and children’s clothes are always in demand, this pickup they would like prom dresses and, of course, items that you no longer need or use but are good and usable. Remember, they do not accept books or magazines of any type. The truck to pick up our donations will be here March 18. You may start packing your boxes, but do not bring them to FCUMC yet. Mark your boxes
“MMM” or “Mtn Mission” and drop them off at the garage on:
Friday, March 15 – 10 am to 2 pm
Sunday, March 17 – 9 am to 1:30 pm
Monday, March 18– 10 am to 12 noon

MISIÓN METODISTA UNIDA DE MONTAÑA
RECOGIDA DE DONACIONES PRÓXIMAMENTE


La Misión Metodista Unida de Montaña ha estado sirviendo a la gente del este de Kentucky desde 1943. Tienen siete tiendas de oportunidad en Kentucky que ofrecen ropa y artículos para el hogar en buen estado a sus clientes a un precio razonable: artículos donados por usted. . Su lista de Necesidades Urgentes incluye: ‣ropa interior, ‣ropa de dormir, ‣ropa de hombre, ‣zapatos de hombre, ‣calcetines, ‣artículos para el hogar, ‣muebles, ‣carteras, ‣cosas, ‣electrónica; Siempre hay demanda de ropa para mujeres y niños, a esta recogida les gustaría vestidos de fiesta y, por supuesto, artículos que ya no necesitas ni usas pero que son buenos y utilizables. Recuerda, no aceptan libros ni revistas de ningún tipo. El camión para recoger nuestras donaciones estará aquí el 18 de marzo. Puede comenzar a empacar sus cajas, pero no las traiga a FCUMC
todavía. Marque sus cajas “MMM” o “Mtn Mission” y déjelas en el garaje de:
Viernes 15 de marzo – 10 am a 2 pm
Domingo 17 de marzo – 9 am a 1:30 pm
Lunes 18 de marzo: de 10 am a 12 m

 LACE, or Lay Academy of Church Excellence

In the United Methodist church there is a Lay ministry training program called LACE, or Lay Academy of Church Excellence.  You can take courses, Basic and Advanced, and become a Certified Lay Minister, Certified Lay servant, and/or a Certified Lay Speaker.  This announcement is on the Heartland District Facebook page.  I’m passing this along in case anyone is interested.  Here also is a link to our KY Annual Conference website’s information on LACE.  If you have any questions please let me know.

BASIC LACE COURSE
MARCH 26th- 9:00-2:30PM
Kentucky Conference- Holloway Center

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about serving as leaders in the local church as well as those who wish to be lay servants in their local churches. 

To register: https://kyumc-reg.brtapp.com/2024LayAcademyforChurchExcellenceMarch16th
Cost is 10.00 per person attending, and if you bring your lunch it is free but please tell me if you are going to bring lunch.

LACE, o Academia Laica de Excelencia Eclesiástica.

En la Iglesia Metodista Unida hay un programa de capacitación para el ministerio laico llamado LACE, o Academia Laica de Excelencia Eclesiástica. Puedes tomar cursos, Básicos y Avanzados, y convertirte en un Ministro Laico Certificado, un Siervo Laico Certificado y/o un Orador Laico Certificado. Este anuncio está en la página de Facebook del Distrito de Heartland. Les paso esto por si a alguien le interesa. Aquí también hay un enlace a la información de nuestro sitio web de la Conferencia Anual de KY sobre LACE. Si tiene alguna pregunta, hágamelo saber.

CURSO BÁSICO DE ENCAJE
26 DE MARZO- 9:00-2:30PM
Conferencia de Kentucky- Centro Holloway

Este curso está diseñado para cualquier persona que quiera aprender más sobre cómo servir como líderes en la iglesia local, así como para aquellos que desean ser siervos laicos en sus iglesias locales.

Para inscribirse: https://kyumc-reg.brtapp.com/2024LayAcademyforChurchExcellenceMarch16th

El costo es de 10.00 por persona que asista, y si traes tu almuerzo es gratis, pero por favor dime si vas a traer el almuerzo.

Here is the schedule for the Bible study and for Holy Week.

Wednesday March 20
Bible study – 2:30 or 6:30 – session 6
 

Holy Week Services

 

  • Palm Sunday – March 24- English services at 9 am and 11:15 am, Global Latin service at 1:30 pm.
  • Maundy Thursday service of Holy Communion  – 7 pm on Thursday, March 28
  • Good Friday service of Scripture and Shadows – 7 pm on Friday, March 29
  • Easter Celebration – 1 Combined English Service – 10:30, Spanish Global Latin Service at 1:30 pm, Sunday, March 31

    Calendario de servicios 2024
    Domingo de Ramos | 24 de marzo
    Adoración a las 9, 11:15 y 1:30

    Jueves Santo | 27 de marzo
    Adoración en la mesa con la Sagrada Comunión a las 7 pm

    Viernes Santo | 28 de marzo
    Adoración alrededor de la cruz con servicio de Tenebrae a las 7 pm

    Domingo de Pascua | 31 de marzo
    Celebración de adoración de la resurrección
    Servicios combinados de 9 y 11:15 a las 10:30 – Inglés
    Servicio Latino Global a las 1:30 – Español

We are in need of your assistance to make sure we have enough candy for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt for the kids this year. There is a container located in the Welcome Center to drop off your donations. If you would prefer to drop them off during regular office hours, you may do so, M-F between 9:00am – 2:00pm. Thank you in advance.

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2024    FROM 1:00 PM- 4:00PM

 Meet the Easter Bunny, Fun Outdoor Games,

Face Painting and more…

Easter egg hunt, crafts, bounce house, hotdogs and snacks!

Free entry for all!

 BÚSQUEDA ANUAL DE HUEVOS DE PASCUA

SÁBADO, 30 DE MARZO DE 2024 DE 1:00 P.M. A 4:00 P.M.

Conoce al Conejo de Pascua, divertidos juegos al aire libre, pintura facial y más…

¡Búsqueda de huevos de Pascua, manualidades, casa inflable, perritos calientes y bocadillos!

Necesitamos dulces para la búsqueda de huevos de Pascua.

¡Hay un contenedor en el Centro de Bienvenida para sus donaciones de dulces!

Puede dejar sus donaciones durante la semana durante el horario habitual de oficina. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

CHILDREN’S ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT AT FCUMC NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Please click on the link below to view the items Desiree is wanting for the easter Egg Hunt. 

If you have any questions, please contact Desiree.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1308KTEQ7UF16?ref_=wl_share

You have to login to your amazon account to view it.

Desiree Weingarten

Director of Children’s Ministry
Fern Creek United Methodist Church 
6727 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291

Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Pie Auction

Saturday, April 27 at 5:30 pm

 

MEN’S DISCIPLESHIP GROUP–ALL MEN ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US

The Men’s Discipleship Group meets on Thursday mornings at 8:00 am in the Conference Room. Reading, listening to and studying God’s Word through scripture and prayer. Please join us on Thursday mornings to learn more about the Bible while enjoying Christian fellowship! 

GRUPO DE DISCIPULADO DE HOMBRES
TODOS LOS HOMBRES SON BIENVENIDOS A UNIRSE A NOSOTROS


El Grupo de Discipulado de Hombres se reúne los jueves por la mañana a las 8:00 am en el
Sala de conferencias. Leer, escuchar y estudiar.
La Palabra de Dios a través de las Escrituras y la oración.
Únase a nosotros los jueves por la mañana para obtener más información sobre el
Biblia mientras disfruta del compañerismo cristiano.

YOUR GIVING

Just a reminder that you have a way to give online to FCUMC.  You may set up recurring or one time gifts to the church using your debit card, credit card or bank account.  You just need to text “FCUMC” to 77977.

You also may give:  Online at ferncreekumc.orgor Envelope by cash or  check.

Thank you for your diligence in giving to your church!

TU DAR
 Sólo un recordatorio de que tiene una manera de donar en línea a FCUMC. Puede configurar donaciones recurrentes o únicas para la iglesia utilizando su tarjeta de débito, tarjeta de crédito o cuenta bancaria. Solo necesita enviar un mensaje de texto con la palabra “FCUMC” al 77977.
También puede donar: En línea en ferncreekumc.org o en sobre en efectivo o cheque.
¡Gracias por su diligencia al dar a su iglesia!

NURSERY POSITIONS AVAILABLE

We need a Nursery Lead and Nursery Assistant. Hours are 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM Sunday’s. Additional hours may be available with our new Global Latin Ministries, Special studies and services. These positions require a Love for Children, a background check, Safe Sanctuary and CPR certification (provided by the church). These are Paid Part-time Positions! WE NEED YOU! Currently, the Nursery is unable to open due to these openings. Please send resumes to: fcumc@ferncreekumc.org  Attn: SPR Team Leader Questions? Call the SPR Team Leader Michael Cocke

FERN CREEK HIGHVIEW UNITED MINISTRIES
Fern Creek Highview United Ministries needs volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels every Thursday.  All those receiving Meals live in the immediate area.  If you are interested please call Patti at 502-762-9611.  We urgently need your help!!
 
Ruthe Holmberg
Caseworker, FCHUM
 
MINISTERIOS UNIDOS DE FERN CREEK HIGHVIEW
Fern Creek Highview United Ministries necesita voluntarios para entregar Meals on Wheels todos los jueves. Todos los que reciben comidas viven en el área inmediata. Si está interesado, llame a Patti al 502-762-9611. Necesitamos urgentemente tu ayuda!!

 

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Fern Creek Baptist Church is starting Celebrate Recovery.  Anyone interested in benefiting from this program is invited to attend on Thursday Nights.  So if you or someone you know may want to attend, please call Fern Creek Baptist for more information. 502-425-1888

Watch the Sunday Services and View the Weekly Bulletin 

In the event you cannot attend Sunday services, remember you can watch our Sunday Worship Services online! Go to fcumc@ferncreekumc.org and click on the service you would like to view.  Something new–now you can watch the weekly email Broadcast and print/view the Sunday bulletin to see as you watch the service.

OUR DAILY BROADCAST CHANGES

In an effort to keep our Daily Broadcast more current, the following changes will take place. We will begin a 3-week rotation of Prayer Concerns. As a concern becomes 3 weeks old it will drop off our list. You may call the office and place the concern for another 3-week cycle. Dated events will drop off the day after the event, i.e. surgeries, doctor appointments, tests. We will drop and add other items to help shorten your Daily Broadcast as needed. 

If you request special prayer, PLEASE contact the Church Office (502-239-8405 or email FCUMC@ferncreekumc.org) to update or to remove someone from the list. Thank you.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Stephen Ministry will meet the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm

BIRTHDAYS CALENDAR

The March Birthdays list is in the bin in the Narthex.

STREET REACH

Follow Street Reach on Twitter!! @street-reach

Almost every day of the week there are Street Reach team members in the streets of Louisville supplying much needed items such as water, clothing, food and tents to our Homeless Community. 

You can help by supplying water, batteries (all sizes), sternos, tents, gloves, $5 McDonald gift cards, socks, blankets, sleeping bags, hoodies, jeans. Drop items off in Darryl’s office or join the team in this vital outreach mission on Thursdays at 6 pm when the entire team heads out on the FCUMC bus.  

Contact Rev. Darryl Glass about these outreach opportunities for the Homeless.

STREET REACH DONATIONS:

Please drop off ANY Street Reach donations outside the double doors by the entrance driveway (across from the church kitchen in Fellowship Hall) AND, it’s very important you call the church office & let us know you are doing so! Otherwise your donations may “walk away”!  Thank you.  

Donate Now to some of Our Ministry Opportunities:


You may bring non-perishable food/snack items to stock the Baptist Health Palliative Care Pantry where families of palliative care patients may get something to eat while caring for loved ones, and Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries always needs non-perishable food items for the area ministry which assists our local community.  Donations to these groups may be placed in the black boxes under the coat rack in the Narthex.  You may recycle your aluminum cans and help the FC Women’s Club provide scholarships for FC High School students; place them in the small designated bin beside the garage.  Bring in shoes rubber-banded together and place them in the box outside room 113; WaterStep Shoes for Water sells the shoes and the funds are used to purchase well-drilling rigs, water filtration systems and supplies to bring clean water to those in need.

 

When you are mailing in your giving to the church, please use ONLY the P. O. Box 91316 LOUISVILLE,KY 40291,  DO NOT PUT THE CHURCH PHYSICAL ADDRESS ON YOUR ENVELOPE! If you do, it will come back to you!

Reminder: you may continue to give online. In lieu of not having the opportunity to give through your tithes and offerings during the offering time at Church, you may mail them to the church office, pay electronically via your bank, or give on-line.  Thank you for your faithfulness!

  • mail it to Fern Creek UMC, P. O. Box 91316, Louisville,  KY 40291
  • pay online through your own bank
  • online:www.ferncreekumc.org

 “The Helping Fund.”  

We would like you to prayerfully consider making a donation to “The Helping Fund.”You can make a check out to “Fern Creek UMC” and memo it “The Helping Fund.”  Thank you for your extreme generosity

The Finance Team has drawn up policies concerning “The Helping Fund.” 

Church Ministry–Get Plugged In!

God has created each of us to serve Him. When we serve, we not only find joy in serving Christ, we also grow closer to Him and we make a difference in the lives of others. Please also be in prayer for God to guide you to where your talents can best be shared.

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