March 19, 2010

Faith

  1. March 17, 2010

    “Child Abuse and Neglect: What You Should Know” March 20 at First UMC

    abuse sign   The program “Child Abuse and Neglect: What You Should Know” will be presented Saturday, March 20, at First United Methodist Church, 1225 Michigan Ave., LaPorte.

       This informative program is a call to action to everyone to help stop child abuse and neglect, and will address the questions: What can we do? How can we work together to reverse the numbers and protect our children?

       The event will begin with coffee and registration at 8:30 a.m., followed by presentations beginning at 9 a.m. Presenters will include:

       — Tom Dermody, state representative, District 20

       — Lori Lambert, RN, LaPorte Hospital Emergency Room

       — Mike Mollenhauer, LaPorte County sheriff

       — John Sullivan, county coroner

       — Diana Dibkey, executive director, Dunebrook

       A question-and-answer session will take place at 9:50 a.m.

       The program is presented by the United Methodist Women of First UMC of LaPorte.

       For more information, contact Nina Salyer (219-324-2407), Sue Hickman (219-

    362-8882), or First United Methodist Church (219-362-2443).

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  2. March 16, 2010

    St. Paul’s Preschool now enrolling children for 2011 school year

       St. Paul’s Preschool, 1013 Indiana Ave., is now holding enrollment for the 2011 school year. The school’s program provides an enriched and challenging environment that will develop the social, spiritual, emotional, physical and mental growth of children. This is accomplished by using a hands-on approach where children learn concepts through daily planned activities that include art, math, science, stories and music. The program provides a happy and loving environment that develops a positive self-concept, respect for others and an awareness of God.

       The school year begins after Labor Day and ends the week before Memorial Day. The preschool follows LaPorte Community School Corp.’s schedule.

       Handwriting Without Tears uses fun, entertaining and educationally sound instructional methods to teach handwriting, which will assist children in their future penmanship skills. The school also uses Tucker Signing, a multi-sensory approach to develop reading skills. Children learn the letters, make a corresponding sign and say the sound at the same time.

       On a daily basis, children are involved in circle time, center time, small and whole group activities, large and small motor development, inside/outside playtime, free activity, and snack times. Field trips include the zoo, the dentist, Service League Play, the Pumpkin Patch and farms. Regular guests are Miss Sandy from the library, Mrs. Provan to play piano and the Bookmobile.

       Teachers Sue Osborn and Denise Tarnow invite you to call 362-1013 to make arrangements to join classtime or make arrangements for a visit at another time. The website is stpaulpreschool@verizon.net.

    Posted in: Education, Faith, What's Going On?

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  3. March 8, 2010

    First UMC youth to hold Game Night fundraiser March 19

       The youth of First United Methodist Church will hold a fundraiser on March 19 to raise money for travel expenses for an upcoming mission trip to Alabama.

       The Game Night fundraiser will start at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 19, at the church, 1225 Michigan Ave. A table for eight is $25. The church and youth will provide snacks, desserts and drinks, as well as games. People are also invited to bring a game of their own if they wish. The evening will also include a silent auction.

       Folks can reserve a table for Game Night by calling the church office at 362-2443.

       The youths’ mission trip to Tuskegee, AL, will take place from April 4-10, where they will help poor people with home repairs.

    Posted in: Faith, What's Going On?

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