As I am writing this article, it is the second day of Spring with the temperature outside being 30 Degrees.

But we know that Spring is coming and before the Ap ril 2013 end of April we will be seeing flowers blooming and trees budding. Jesus Cicero United many times reminded us of things that were to come through reminding us of Methodist Church the nature around us and how sure it was. It is that same sureness that gives P AST OR B yron Frit z us our Farmers Almanac and many of the wise old sayings from our grandP. O. Box 617 parents. Something else that is just as sure, is how in our human nature, we Cicero, IN. 46034 will soon begin to complain. Right now as soon as the temperature reaches above 60, and stays in that range, we will all talk about how wonderful it is to Pastor 1 begin to wear shorts, take off our shoes and feel the green grass beneath our feet. But when the Spring rains fall more than two days in a row, we will fall General News 2-7 back into complaining; when the temperature begins to climb into the 80s and stays there, we will begin to complain about how hot it is and will have Birthdays & completely forgotten about the cold of winter. You see, we have inherited our Anniversaries 4 ancestors disposition of complaining just like they did in the desert when 5 they didnt have enough water or food,. They got tired of eating manna; they Those Serving wanted real meat and then received quail for a whole month. Then they 6 started complaining about having the same meat every day. Where do you Prayer Requests think all this complaining comes from? Is it because we feel we deserve Youth 6 more, or because we do not have everything that we want? Is it because we set our desires too high and complain when we dont reach that goal? Have April Readings 7 you ever stopped to think about what is controlling your life, what truly makes you happy, no, not only happy but what brings you Joy? For some people Just for Kids 10 they have never really felt Joy; they try to live in the moment of happiness, Calendar 11 but happiness goes away as quickly as it comes. There is no guarantee of happiness because it is connected to events and things that are not permanent. The only things that are truly sure are that the seasons of the year, such as Spring, are coming and a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Once we have this relationship, we find Joy; however it has nothing to do with possessions or status, but everything to do with a daily walk with God. God says, I will never leave you or forsake you, so we are to have an unspeakable Joy. Re Joyce in the Lord always and again I say rejoice. The world is not going to change; we will have cold weather, hot weather, wet weather and dry weather, especially in Indiana, so learn to look to God for the signs of life and rejoice.

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IMPORTANT
All Committees Meet 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5th. Church Council Meets 1:00 - 2:30p.m. Sunday, May 5th.
(A light lunch will be provided for those staying for Church Council.)

It is important that everyone involved plan to be present at their meeting!

WEATHER ALERTS Hopefully the season for bad weather is ending. However, if we need to notify you of delays or cancellations, that information will be publicized on Fox 59 & CW 4. Please tune in to one of these stations if you are unsure about any delays.

IMPORANT L

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Our weekly attendance averages about 50 guests, and we have enjoyed a variety of delicious meals this winter. We always need volunteers to fix a main course and/or salads. Please see Jeannie Ecker or sign up in the narthex. We also appreciate volunteers to take trays, glasses and silverware home to wash after each LOL meal. In addition, our kitchen supplies and drink mixes are used quickly so we welcome donations of items such as: dish soap, plastic zipper bags (quart and gallon), paper towels, foil, plastic wrap, parchment paper, iced tea mix, and powdered lemonade mix. Feel free to label with LOL and place any donations on the island in the kitchenthank you!

College Students
We will be collecting money and/or $5 gift cards to send to our college students in early April. If you would like to contribute $1-2 for our college gift cards please give the money to Jeannie Ecker by April 7th so we can send the gifts in mid April. Appropriate gift cards include Starbucks, Target, Subway, Wal-Mart, McDonald's, etc. The deadline for contributions is Sunday, April 7th. If your college student was not on our December 2012 list, please submit their information to the church office.

VBS
THEME: Everywhere Fun Fair DATES: June 3-7 from 5-8 p.m. each evening Come out for a VBS Kick-Off Carnival 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on June 2nd More info to come!!!!

Attention all Parents of the Graduating Class of 2013. We would like to honor your graduate
in May. If you would like your high school or college graduate, honored, please let us know. We will need you to fill out a short questionnaire and get a baby picture to be used in service. Your child will also receive a small token from the church to encourage them in life. Please see Joe Green for the form to fill. We need to have everything turned in by April 28th so we can honor graduates in our service on May 19th.

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Food Pantry Information. Cicero United Methodist Church will maintain an emergency food
pantry. The pantry will contain non-perishable items and a limited number of frozen meals. If you know of anyone who is in need of food immediately, call the church office or call Mike Murphy at 317 445-3022. Otherwise the following local food pantries are ready to help during their scheduled hours: Arcadia Angels Attic, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm (317) 622-8842 Aroma United Methodist Open Arms Pantry, Mondays from noon to 2pm (765) 552-7465 Cicero Sacred Heart Catholic Church Pantry, Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8pm (317) 984-2115 Noblesville White River Christian Church, Thursdays from 3pm to 6pm (317) 773-2233 Noblesville St Vincent De Paul, is open daily (except Friday and Sunday), times vary (317) 773-7608 If you know of anyone needing any type of assistance, dial 211 at anytime to be connected to available services such as clinics, counseling, food pantries, shelters and financial assistance programs. Please continue to bring your donations to the barrel in the Narthex. Thank you. Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something. LAY LEADER / CHURCH COUNCIL CHAIR
I recently ran across an old e-mail that I had received which I thought was fitting for the Easter season and because Pastor Byron has been encouraging us to read the Bible each day - in fact reading through the whole Bible during the year. (The readings for each day in April can be found on another page in this newsletter.) Perhaps you may have even received this e-mail. Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone? What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets? What if we flipped through it several times a day? What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it? What if we used it to receive messages from the text? What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it? What if we gave it to kids as gifts? What if we used it when we travelled? What is we used it in case of emergency? Is this something to make you go.....hmm.....where is my Bible?

Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phones, we don't have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill. Makes you stop and think, "where are my priorities?" And no dropped calls! When Jesus died on the cross, He was thinking of you!
~Dennis Schrumpf, Church Council Chair & Lay Leader

Acts 20:28 So guard yourselves and Gods people. Feed and shepherd Gods flockHis church , purchased with His own bloodover which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as elders. Our new shepherding program has begun. We have been blessed to have folks willing to serve in this way. Christ wants all of us to know we are special, that He cares for each of us. This is just one way that Cicero UMC will accomplish this. It is time to thank those who have agreed to be shepherds. It has been a blessing to speak with each of you and experience the Love of God in your voices and caring spirits. We also began a new welcome center program at the same time and again are encouraged by the folks who have dedicated their time to watch over this each Sunday. It is important to say thank you for your willingness to serve in such a way. This is a way for strangers to find comfort and become friends.

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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL BIRTHDAYS: 2 - Ashley McKinney, C. Kip Lewis 3 - Sarah Peachey 6 - Chelsea Hanni 9 Lisa Rose, Collin Gilmore, Irene Gergely 11 - Lucy Uhrick 13 - Sandy Alexander 16 - Brad Hanni, Pat Hickok 22 - Ethan Walton, Cindy Oxley 25 - Phyllis Leiendecker 27 - David Baitz ANNIVERSARIES: 3 - Dennis & Lea Israel

If you are not presently on our birthday & anniversary lists, and would like to be added, please let me know. We will be more than happy to add you.
When you talk, choose the very same words that you would use if Jesus were looking over your shoulder. . . . . . . Because He is. ~Marie T. Freeman KUDOS TO: Those who paid for snow removal or shoveled/salted our church property this winter The Trustees for all their work to keep our church safe & beautiful Dan Grose and his team for keeping our technology running Our Sunday School and Childrens church teachers for their dedication to Christian Education Our childrens choirs and the directors for their beautiful music

April Scouting News

We would like to thank all of you who may have contributed to our recent Scouting for Food drive. Your donation was greatly appreciated and will remain in the Cicero community to assist those in need. In April our Troop will be participating in the Del-Mi District Spring Camporee. One of the highlights of this camporee is learning who the Troop has elected to the Order of the Arrow (OA), which is the Brotherhood of Scout Honor Campers. To be eligible to be considered for the OA a Scout has to meet certain requirements. Then, his fellow Scouts must decide which Scouts best demonstrate those requirements in their daily lives and Scouting activities. Those are the Scouts who are then elected to the OA. A Scout is not allowed to campaign on their own behalf or on the behalf of another Scout. Each Scout must decide on their own who to vote for. The OA election is by secret ballot and only the Scoutmaster and OA election team know the results. Our election was held in late January so we are eager to learn who those OA candidates are. Thank you for your support of Scouting at Cicero United Methodist Church. ~Dennis Schrumpf, Chartered Partner Representative

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THOSE PERSONS SERVING THE MONTH OF April: 1st Sunday, April 7: Welcome Center: Lannie Nickel Greeters & Ushers: Ed & Pat Catron, Marilyn Gerber, David Wallace Liturgist: Melanie Gilmore Nursery: Megan Green & Debbee Yeryar 2nd Sunday, April14th: Welcome Center: Ron & Linda Adamson Greeters & Ushers: Jim & Jane Allen, Evelyn Schrumpf & Chris Osborn Liturgist: Paul Gibson Nursery: Megan Green 3rd Sunday, April 21st: Welcome Center: Lonnie Whitehead Greeters & Ushers: Lonnie & Karen Whitehead, Johnny Rice & Brad Hanni Liturgist: Judy Mace Nursery: Megan Green & Alexandra Smith 4th Sunday, April 28th: Welcome Center: Jim Allen Greeters & Ushers: Dar & Mel Gilmore, Keith Ecker & Jay Dunbar Liturgist: Joe Green Nursery: Megan Green & Mary Johnson Penny Raiders for April 28th will be for Angels Attic If you cannot serve as listed, please contact the Secretary. Please contact Susie Browning at 317-809-1154 if you would like to be added to our list of liturgists. We could also use a few more people as Greeters/Ushers. Please contact Bob Mann at 984-4005 if you would like to participate.

WEBSITE NEWS
Webmaster, Dan Grose, will place your event on our website. Please provide all the details of the event along with contact information. Photos, web-links, etc., may also be included. Place your information in the WEBSITE MAILBOX at the church, call the church 317-984-4971, or e-mail it to: webteam@ciceroumc.org. Please allow 7 days for Dan to enter information on the website. Please keep Dan informed so he can keep our Website current. Please check our website . . . . . www.Ciceroumc.org The church Facebook link is as follows: www.facebook.com/CiceroUnitedMethodistChurch Our email address is . . . . . rethinkchurch@ciceroumc.org

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This month in youth group we learned about standing up in faith against the wrongs in life. From Easter having been purposely put in a position to help others, to Peter stepping onto the water in faith. We learned all things are possible with God and through Him we can change the world. We are also exploring how other people explain Jesus' miracles away and how we can explain them with God's very own word. Coming up we will be learning skits and dramas in preparation to lead Sunday service someday in the near future. If you have a teen, or know a teen in 5th grade or higher, we would love to have them. We start our worship at 2pm every Sunday. All are welcome. ~Joe Green, Youth Leader

Faith walks simply, childlike, between the darkness of human life and the hope of what is to come.
~Catherine de Hueck Doherty

CICERO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRAYER LIST

Prayer List policy: Those added to the prayer list will remain there for two weeks. After two weeks they may be deleted. You will need to call the church office in order to reinstate your prayer concerns.

Prayer is the place where burdens change shoulders.

Marge Marquis (Harbor Manor, 1667 Sheridan Road, Room # 218, Noblesville, IN 46062) Lena Ketring (Riverwalk Village, Rm. #215, 295 Westfield Rd., Noblesville, IN 46062) Elna Alexander (Monte Alexanders mother) Jo Brown (Riverwalk Commons, 7235 Riverwalk Way N., Apt. 201, Noblesville, IN 46062) Tom & Anna Davis (The Lodge, Cabin #31, 1667 Sheridan Rd., Noblesville, IN 46062, Phone 317-770-3481) George Kanouse (6350 Winter Park Drive, Apt. #369, North Richland Hills, TX 76180) Martha Clanton (P. O. Box 333, 159 N. Byron Street, Cicero, IN 46034) Kyle ONeill Thomas Richards Don Swickert (cancer) Leonard Lee (pancreatic cancer) and wife Mary (dear friend of Sherry Neavear) Tim Mulkey - Dan Smiths uncle (mouth cancer) Carter Nebesio (6 yr. old girl with Leukemia) Marilyn Gerbers sister-in-law (also Marillyn Gerber) Alzheimers Our Country & its Leaders Gary Andrews (Colon Cancer) Our Missionaries & families Brenda Machgan (Jon Coys sister/breast cancer) Our Servicemen and women Dan Smith (heart issues) Carl Bentley (being added to the heart transplant list) Sharon Robbins (cancer) Ron Pryor Levi Farmer Allegra Hibma Jon Coy Sarah Peachey Gavin Johnson

If you would like to be on the church e-mail list to receive prayer requests and other church news, please send your e-mail address to the church office: rethinkchurch@ciceroumc.org. If you do not have e-mail but wish to be on the prayer/information list, please call the church office, 984-4971.

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COPIES OF THE UPPER ROOM ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX

A Word of Wisdom You cannot stay where you are and go with God. You cannot continue doing things your way and accomplish Gods purpose in His ways. Your thinking cannot come close to Gods thoughts. For you to do the will of God, you must adjust your life to Him, His purposes and His ways. ~ Henry Blackaby

April Readings
01 Deut. 18:1-20:20 Luke 9:28-50 Psalm 73:1-28 Proverbs 12:10 02 Deut. 21:1-22:30 Luke 9:51-10:12 Psalm 74:1-23 Proverbs 12:11 03 Deut. 23:1-25:19 Luke 10:13-37 Psalm 75:1-10 Proverbs 12:12-24 04 Deut. 26:1-27:26 Luke 10:38-11:13 Psalm 76:1-12 Proverbs12:15-17
05 Deut. 28:1-68

09 Deut. 33:1-29 Luke 13:1-21 Psalm 78:65-72 Proverbs 12:25 10 Deut. 34:1-12 Joshua 1:1-2:24 Luke 13:22-14:6 Psalm 79:1-13 Proverbs 12:26 11 Joshua 3:1-4:24 Luke 14:7-35 Psalm 80:1-19 Proverbs 12:27-28 12 Joshua 5:1-7: 15 Luke 15:1-32 Psalm 81:1-16 Proverbs 13:1 13 Joshua 7:16-9:2 Luke 16:1-18 Psalm 82:1-8 Proverbs 13:2-3 14 Joshua 9:3-10:43 Luke 16:19-17:10 Psalm 83:1-18 Proverbs13:4 15 Joshua 11:1-12:24 Luke 17:11-37 Psalm 84:1-12 Proverbs 13:5-6

16 Joshua 13:1-14:15 Luke 18:1-17 Psalm 85:1-13 Proverbs 13:7-8 17 Joshua 15:1-63 Luke 18:18-43 Psalm 86:1-17 Proverbs 13:9-10 18 Joshua 16:1-18:28 Luke 19:1-27 Psalm 87:1-7 Proverbs 13:11 19 Joshua 19:1-20:9 Luke 19:28-48 Psalm 88:1-18 Proverb 13:12-14 20 Joshua 21:1-22:20 Luke 20:1-26 Psalm 89:1-13 Proverbs 13:15-16 21 Joshua 22:21-23:16 Luke 20:27-47 Psalm 89:14-37 Proverbs 13:17-19 22 Joshua 24:1-33 Luke 21:1-28 Psalm 89:38-52 Proverbs 13:20-23 23 Judges 1:1-2:9 Luke 21:29-22:13 Psalm 90:1-91:16 Proverbs 13:24-25

24 Judges 2:10:3:31 Luke 22:14-34 Psalm 92:1-93:5 Proverbs 14:1-2 25 Judges 4:1-5:31 Luke 22:35-55 Psalm 94:1-23 Proverbs 14:3-4 26 Judges 6:1-40 Luke 22:54-23:12 Psalm 95:1-96:13 Proverbs 14:5-6 27 Judges 7:1-8:17 Luke 23:13-43 Psalm 97:1-98:9 Proverbs 14:7-8 28 Judges 8:18-9:21 Luke 23:44-24:12 Psalm 99:1-9 Proverbs 14:9-10 29 Judges 9:22-10:18 Luke 2 4:13-53 Psalm 100:1-5 Proverbs 14:11-12 30 Judges 11:1-12:15 John 1:1-28 Psalm 101:1-8 Proverbs 14:13-14

Luke 11:14-36 Psalm77:1-20 Proverbs 12:18 06 Deut. 29:1-30:20 Luke 11:37-12:7 Psalm 78:1-31 Proverbs 12:19-20
07 Deut. 31:1-32:27

Luke 12:8-34 Psalm 78:32-55 Proverbs 12:21-23 08 Deut. 32:28-52 Luke 12:35-59 Psalm 78:56-64 Proverbs 12:24

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Energy Saving Tips from http://www.wikihow.com/Save-Energy-in-Your Home

1. Turn down the thermostat. Turning your thermostat down by just 1 degree can reduce your energy consumption by over 5%. You wont even notice the difference in room temperature. On the same note, dont heat rooms when you are not using them. 2. Decrease the hot water temperature. Your hot water thermostat neednt be higher than 60 degrees centigrade (140 degrees Fahrenheit). Any higher and you will only be mixing it with cold water to cool it back down for use. 3. Wash economically. Only use the washing machine when you have collected a full load. If you must wash a partial load, use the economy or half load setting. Also, modern washers work just as effectively at 40 degrees Centigrade (100 F) as they do at 60 (140 F), but the reduced temperature will make a difference in terms of energy used. Tumble dryers use up a huge amount of energy. If possible, hang your closes on a line instead. This is better for your clothes as well. 4. Reuse water coming out of the tap that would drain otherwise. When you turn on the tap to wait for hot water, for example, put a container under the tap until the water is warm enough and then use the

water in the container to water plants or use for other purposes. The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing.
~Blaise Pascal

Keep on Believing
Through major life challenges, Christian singer-songwriter Jeremy Camp has learned to walk by faith
and cling to his hope in Christ. While he was growing up, Camps family (which includes a brother with Down Syndrome) struggled with poverty. When Camp was just 23, his wife of several months died of cancer. The first song Camp wrote after her death was the chart-topper I Still believe. In the chorus he sings: I still believe in Your faithfulness I still believe in Your truth I still believe in Your holy word Even when I dont see, I still believe Camp says trusting in God during lifes valleys takes lots of courage. You can say, All right, Lord, I dont get it, but Im going to trust you. and go to the only One [who] offers life and hope and peace and joy. Sometimes-controversial preacher Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887) once received a letter containing two words: April Fool. Immediately, Beecher wrote to a New York newspaper, describing the missive. I have received many a letter where a man forgot to sign his name. he wrote. This is the first time I ever knew of a writer signing his name and forgetting to write a letter. Raindrops tumble to the ground cause God directs them to come down. Little seeds sprout from the ground cause God directs them up, not down. Tender roots sink in the ground cause God directs them to go down. Pretty flowers will be found where raindrops tumbled to the ground.
~ MaryAnn Sundby

In the spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours. ~Mark Twain

A Prayer Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart Which no unworthy affection may drag downwards; Give us an unconquered heart, Which no tribulation can wear out; Give us an upright heart, Which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside. Bestow upon us also, O Lord our God, Understanding to know you, Diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you; And a faithfulness that may finally embrace you; Through Jesus Christ or Lord.
~Thomas Aquinas

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If you would like to send our college students a note of encouragement as they approach finals week, please use this updated address list. REMEMBER OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Noah Brown 1900 E. Apache Blvd., Apt. 2046, Tempe, AZ 85281 Tom Dunbar U. B. Box 5374, 408 Locust St., Greencastle, IN 46135 Nick Gilmore 1313 W. Abbott St., Muncie, IN 47303 Gaby Howe -- MIDN 4-C Gabriela Baez, P.O. Box 11223, Annapolis, MD 21412 Amy Roy 1114 N. Limestone St., Springfield, OH 45503 Alyssa Childs 1129 Park-Stradley Hall, 120 W. 11th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210 Paige Pennington 40 N. Salisbury, West Lafayette, IN 47906 Zach Osborn Read 3-209 S. 125 Jordan Ave., Bloomington, IN 47406 We are only fully alive when were helping others.
~Rick Warren

Something Greater As long as we live, our self-absorption and our insecurity will walk together, holding hands and swinging them back and forth like two little girls on their way to a pretend playground they can never find. Human nature dictates that most often we will be as insecure as we are self-absorbed. The best possible way to keep from getting sucked into the superficial narcissistic mentality that money, possessions and sensuality can satisfy and secure us is to deliberately give ourselves to something much greater . . . [Christ] showed us that giving, rather than getting, is the means to receiving . . . To find yourself, your true self, you must lose yourself in something larger.
~Beth Moore, So Long, Insecurity: Youve been a Bad Friend to Us

2013 Penny Raiders & 5th Sunday Offerings

Penny Raiders: April 28th - Angels Attic May 26th - Hope Family Care Center June 23rd - Meals on Wheels June 30th - CUMC Compassion Fund July 28th - Batesland Elementary School August 25th - Uganda Womens Fund September 22nd - Operation Christmas Child September 29th - CUMC Compassion Fund October 27th - Holiday Sharing November 24th - Bishops Offering December 22nd - L.O.L December 29th - CUMC Compassion Fund

5th Sun. Offering: Penny Raiders:

5th Sun. Offering: Penny Raiders:

5th Sun. Offering:

Our Only Job Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. That is not our business and, in fact, it is nobodys business. What we are asked to do is to love, and this Love itself will render both ourselves and our neighbors worthy. ~Thomas Merton

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G O D IS SO G O O D
BIBLE QUIZ What Pharisee enthusiastically supported the stoning of Stephen, a follower of Christ ? A. B. C. D. Pontius Pilate Levi Saul (later called Paul) King Herod

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1 NO Scouts /Spring Break 1:30 Beth Moore Bible Study 7 2:00 Youth 4:00 Disciple I 6:30 Disciple II 8 6:30 Boy Scout Mtg. 9 1:30 Beth Moore Bible Study 7:30 Choir Practice 2 9 a.m. Tri Town Ministerial Meets 3 6-7:30 L.O.L. & The Dog Park 4

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6 BMR training/Sea Bag Inspection

10 6-7:30 L.O.L. & The Dog Park 7:30 Choir Practice

11 6:00 Tiger Cub Den Mtg.

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13 BMR training/Sea Bag inspection

14 2:00 Youth 4:00 Disciple I 6:30 Disciple II 6:30 Boy Scout Mtg.

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16 1:30 Beth Moore Bible Study

17 6-7:30 L.O.L. & The Dog Park 7 p.m. Troop Adult Leaders Mtg. 7:30 Choir Practice

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21 2:00 Youth 4:00 Disciple I 6:30 Disciple II

22 Newsletter Deadline 6:30 Boy Scout Mtg.

23 1:30 Beth Moore Bible Study

24 6-7:30 L.O.L. & The Dog Park 7:30 Choir Practice

25 6:00 Tiger Cub Den Mtg.

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28 PENNY RAIDERS (Angels Attic) 2:00 Youth 4:00 Disciple I 6:30 Disciple II

29 6:30 Boy Scout Troop Court of Honor (Sanctuary will be in use until 8:45 p.m.)

30 1:30 Beth Moore Bible Study

April 2013 Cicero United Methodist Church P. O. Box 617 100 E. Jackson Street Cicero, IN 46034 Phone: (317)984-4971 Fax: (317)984-7571 Website: www.ciceroumc.org Email: rethinkchurch@ciceroumc.org

Address Service Requested Want on or off the mailing list? Call (317)984-4971

St. Thomas Legacy

The Sunday after Easter is known as St. Thomas Sunday because the gospel reading is always about the disciple who was absent when Jesus first appeared after rising. Doubting Thomas refused to believe the Resurrection until he touched Jesus wounds. A week later, he had that opportunity. Jesus told Thomas, Do not doubt but believe. (John 20:27, NRSV).
The following quotes examine the role of doubt and faith in the Christian life: Doubt is not the opposite of faith; it is one element of faith. ~Paul Tillich There lives more faith in honest doubt, believe me, than in half the creeds. ~Alfred Lord Tennyson Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother. ~Kahlil Gibran My hosanna is born of a furnace of doubt. ~Fyodor Dostoesky