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A Contemplative Interactive Lenten Art Exhibit
Open by Appointment
First UMC Annex 602 S. Adams St., Marion
First UMC welcomes Sujatha Elizabeth Balasundaram to share an interactive exhibit which will help us to “Journey with Jesus” throughout the month of March. This exhibit includes artwork as visual cues and interactive participation for contemplation over some of the events of the last weeks of Jesus’ life on earth. You may view each “station” all at once or pace it throughout the Lenten period.
Easter Egg Hunt This Saturday, March 28 at 1 p.m.
We’ll be hosting the Fiberhawk annual Easter Egg hunt again this year. If the weather is nice, we’ll be out back; and if it’s raining, we’ll be in Fellowship Hall. Plenty of prizes, goodies for the kids, and, of course, the Easter Bunny will be there! See Cheryl Stanley for ways you can help.
Palm Sunday Breakfast on March 29th at 9:45 a.m.
We’re hosting a free breakfast to celebrate before our Palm Sunday Service. Come fill up on a warm breakfast and enjoy a time of fellowship. See Sharon McGibbon or Diane Richey for ways that you can help.
Free “Sew & Tell” Group on April 1st from 6-7:30 p.m.
If you would like to learn to sew or if you’re already a person who sews and are looking to sew alongside friends, see Alice Quinn. The next session will be April 1st … no foolin’!
Good Friday Worship Service on April 3rd at 5:30 p.m.
We have invited First UMC to worship with us for a solemn time of reflection, prayer, and penance to recognize Jesus’ crucifixion and death.
Voting Location in May and November
Our church will be hosting the primary and general election voting in Fellowship Hall. More to come on this, along with some volunteer needs.
Herbstumc.org – Updates
If you haven’t been to our site, it continues to get mildly better. First, the Events page has been kept current, and it can be a good place to go to see all the events we currently have. Most recently, we’ve posted all the 2025 Sunday School lessons on the “Downloads” page. Want to get involved and show off your web skills? See Tom Marine, who is looking for help to make our site a great resource.
Let’s Pray
See an opportunity to pray … then pray. At an event? Pray. Comforting someone? Pray. You don’t have to make a spectacle of yourself … you can even pray silently. If you haven’t heard from someone in a while … given ‘em a call. Pray. Let’s all try to make this a practice that comes naturally and genuinely. Let’s pray.
Ongoing Events
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Free Community Easy Gentle Yoga
Mondays at 6 p.m.
Begin your week with easy, slow movement, relaxing breath practices, and meditation to increase well-being. Bring a mat or blanket and dress comfortably. Practice from the floor, a chair, or standing. No experience necessary. Walk-ins welcome!
Connections of Grant County
Tuesdays @ 6 p.m. at First UMC Annex Building
If you’d like to volunteer for a fun time with young families and other church volunteers at a future Tuesday night dinner, see Pastor Laura, Cheryl Stanley or Diane Richey.
Community Outreach Baking Team
Thursday April 16 from 6-8 p.m.
Our newest Mission has been a recipe for success as we’ve received wonderful thank you’s from those who have received our delectibles. Starting in May, this group will be meeting on the second Thursday every-other month. If you want to volunteer to come bake with us and have fellowship, or provide ingredients, let Cheryl Stanley know.
Free Community Arts & Crafts Group
Thursday April 23 from 6-8 p.m.
It’s always Bring Your Own Craft (BYOC), and to have fellowship! Starting in May, this Group will start meeting on the third Thursday of the month. For more information or if you have ideas on new crafts or would like to teach a craft, see Cheryl Stanley.
Open Heart Ministry
Wednesdays @ 3 p.m. at Open Heart Women’s Shelter
A weekly time of hope and fellowship with a devotion. If you would like to help with this ministry, please see Pastor Laura. Snacks and crafts are (always) welcome donations.
Youth Game Night
Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Basement Game Room
All those entering 5th to 12th grades are welcome to attend this adult-supervised event. There will be high-speed internet available for online gaming, plus plenty of board games and other activities. For more information contact John Haney.
Women’s Group
Next Meeting Thursday, April 9th at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall (Cheryl)
All women who attend Herbst UMC are welcome to attend to share a devotion, fellowship, dessert, and Women’s Group event planning!
Cookbook
In case you haven’t heard, our new Recipe Book has been getting a lot of attention! If you’d like a copy, we have them for sale for $9, which goes to our Mission work. To get a copy, call our church line and leave a message. We’ll get back to you faster than you can say “Pumpkin Curry Soup”! (765) 384-5109.
District Leadership Training, Sun. April 19th, 2-5 p.m.
Leaders are invited to choose between two training sessions at Community of Hope (1968 W Main St., Muncie, IN). “Stories of Grace: Telling Your Church’s Story” discusses how to share your message in ways that connect, inspire, and invite others into God’s work. “Discipleship: What is it and do I need a pathway?” answers those two questions and more. Here are the links for recordings for the” SPRC training” https://vimeo.com/1159384833?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci and “Passionate Leaders, Passionate Ministry” https://youtu.be/xbH0fLTr_ew sessions that were offered earlier, but cancelled due to the weather.
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