March 11, 2010

Faith

  1. 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.

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  2. March 4, 2010

    All invited to Presbyterian Church’s Easter services, egg hunt

       The Presbyterian Church of LaPorte, 307 Kingsbury Ave., invites everyone to its 8 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service led by the youth, and an Easter Egg Hunt following the 10:30 a.m. service.

       Nursery care is provided.

       For more information, visit the church’s website at www.laportepresbyterian.org.

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  3. March 1, 2010

    First UMC invites all to upcoming faith, health programs

       First United Methodist Church, 1225 Michigan Ave., invites everyone to come to the church for these upcoming events:

       — A program on “The 5 Love Languages of Children,” by Gary Chapman, takes place Mondays at 6 p.m. in Friendship Hall. The program is given by Robin Podell.

       Free child care is offered for this event.

       — A four-week program called “Getting Healthy While Eating Clean” will begin Thursday nights starting March 4. It will take place in the chapel from 6 to 7 p.m. Presenters will be Janet Nevills of Ladies Fitness Zone and Karen Waltz.

       Week 1 will focus on “Portion Control and Exercise,” Week 2 on “Don’t drink calories,” Week 3 on “Dining Out the Smart Way,” and Week 4 on “Carb Smart.”

       The program is free; please call 362-2443 to reserve a spot.

       — LaPorte Hospital’s Heart Cart vascular screening mobile unit will be at the church on Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to noon.

       The cost is $100 for this screening that would normally cost $1,200.

       Also that day, Dr. Rosenbaum will speak in the chapel from 11:30 a.m. to noon on heart disease prevention and early detection.

       Please call 326-2626 or 362-2443 to register.

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