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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
SCOTT UMC NEWS
Staying Connected
Ash Wednesday Observed Virtually
Because of the pandemic
and bad weather, several
members and friends of
Scott observed Ash
Wednesday together
online, a significant
departure from how we
have traditionally
observed the start of this
holy season.
Lent is a season of 40
days, not counting
Sundays, which begins
on Ash Wednesday and
ends on Holy Saturday,
the day before Easter.
Lent comes from the on relationship with God, growing as
Anglo-Saxon word lencten, meaning disciples and extending ourselves, often
“lengthen” and refers to the lengthening choosing to give up something or to
days of spring. The 40 days represents volunteer and give of ourselves for
the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, others.
enduring the temptation of Satan and
preparing to begin his ministry. Sundays in Lent are not counted in the
40 days because each Sunday
Lent is a time of repentance, prayer, represents a "mini-Easter." That is why
fasting and preparation for the coming of you will see the designation "Sunday in
Easter. It is a time of self-examination Lent" rather than "Sunday of Lent" in the
and reflection. In the early church, Lent naming of these Sundays. On each
began as a period of fasting and Lord's Day in Lent, while Lenten fasts
preparation for baptism by new converts continue, the reverent spirit of Lent is
and then became a time of penance by tempered with joyful anticipation of the
all Christians. Today, Christians focus Resurrection.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
United Methodist Women’s
Membership Tea is Feb. 28th
Call your friends and tell them to join us for United Methodist Women
of Scott Membership Tea. The tea is Sunday, Feb. 28th at 1 p.m. The
tea will be virtual. This means to attend, you will go on Zoom to
participate, while enjoying your tea from the comforts of your home.
The purpose of the tea is to fellowship and attract new members.
“We want more women to be involved in this community of women to fulfill our purpose of working
with women, children and youth and put our faith, hope and love into action,” said Mary Duffy Lewis,
president of the Scott unit.
Details about the tea and the Zoom number will be shared in upcoming issues of Scott News. Charlie
Ford is Membership chair and will be assisted by Mary Southern, outgoing Membership Chair.
Black History Month
Mary Bateman Clark News Story on Fox 59 Thursday
A news story about Mary Bateman Clark, an
African American woman enslaved and
indentured in Indiana, will air on Fox59
Thursday during newscasts. Be sure to tune
in.
The story centers on Clark’s lawsuit against
one of the most influential leaders of the
state in 1821. She won her case on appeal to
the Indiana Supreme Court.
Her great, great, great granddaughter, church secretary and Scott News editor Eunice Trotter, recently
released a book about the case. The book is called “Black in Indiana” and is available on Amazon.
Drive by Ash Wednesday Service
We just received notice that one of our sister churches, Miracles and Blessings, will
have a drive-by Ash Wednesday service from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, February
17.
Pastor Michael L Gant will meet you on the parking lot of the church, located at 4062 E.
34th Street. You will not need to get out of your car.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
The parking lot will
be plowed soon, but
this was the state of
it on Wednesday.
Only a month to go.
Spring begins
March 20th.
Trash Bag Sale to Start Feb. 21st
Kathy Johnson is getting prepared to start this year’s trash bag sales. This fundraiser is
extremely important to the church and raises a considerable amount each year.
Call the church to leave your order. Or call Kathy Johnson at 317-459-8751 if you are
interested in ordering bags. Bags come in black, yellow, green and white and are $9 a
roll. They come in various sizes.
G2G Conference Planning Beginning Soon
In seven months, Scott UMC will hold its annual Generation to Generation Conference.
And we need you to help make it a success.
The first meeting of the planning committee will be held in a few weeks. If you are
interested in serving in any capacity, please call the church office. Now is the time to
offer any ideas or resources that you have.
Theme this year will continue last year’s focus on “Rebuilding the Village.”
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Prayers and Praise for Our Family
Please keep Betty Stokes in prayer. She is now at home. Betty
has been a vital part of Scott UMC for
decades.
“She’s responding and talking, giving
orders and very alert,” said Betty’s sister
Rhoda Tunstell.
You may send cards to Betty at her
home, 8132 Barksdale Way,
Indianapolis, 46216.
Gail Dyson has been under the weather. Give her a call at 317-864-7033.
If you know of any Scott family members who want or need prayer because of illness, injury or
for any reason, please call the church office.
Dymond Pryor has joined the Communications Team. She will
be helping with operating Zoom, Facebook Live and other
technology.
Welcome Dymond!
Newsletter Mailing
Several members are not receiving the church newsletter, but
that will soon change. Some members have agreed to help with
mailing expense and stuffing work.
There are currently about 25 people who do not have email and cannot read the
newsletters once they are posted to our website.
The newsletter will be sent once a month to those without access. It will be sent the last
Wednesday of the month.
If you have not been to Scott’s website, please check it out. The website is at:
www.Scottumcindy.org.
Here, you will find links to all our worship and prayer services, information about
ministries, newsletters published for the last few months, and more.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Please remember to wish the following
people a Happy Birthday!
Feb. 7th – Joe Brewer
Feb. 9th – Patrick Todd McCane
Feb. 16th – Marvin Phillips
Feb. 18th – Henry Jordan
Feb. 21st – Debra Jerry
Feb. 24th – Rhoda Tunstell and Venus Woodford
Feb. 26th – Patricia Blue
If your birthday is not listed, it is because we do not have it. Please call the church
office and provide your information, or email it to: sctmet1@sbcglobal.net
PRAYERS FOR DISMANTLING RACISM
In January, Bishop Trimble called for 100 days of Prayer after the Capitol riots. On
Wednesdays during Lent, Bishop is calling United Methodists to direct their prayers
toward dismantling racism.
Download this list of suggested topics to put on your refrigerator or mirror to help remind
you to pray. Hold down the CTRL key and click.
Download list of suggested topics>>
Pray with us for 100 days>>
Brotherhood and Sisterhood Week
This Sunday begins Brotherhood and Sisterhood Week in the United Methodist Church.
The week encourages people of diverse faiths to discuss not only our differences but to
recognize how we are all the same — uniting in our human brotherhood and sisterhood.
The week is dedicated to celebrating differences. While people of different backgrounds
and faiths come together, they also reaffirm a commitment to eliminate racial and
religious prejudice.
Organizations prepare events across the country supporting men and women of all
ages in the pursuit of this goal.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021 World Day of Prayer The World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen's initiative. It is run under the motto “Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action,” and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March. The movement aims to bring together women of various races, cultures and traditions in a yearly common Day of Prayer, as well as in closer fellowship, understanding and action throughout the year. World Day of Prayer will be on March 5th starting at 1:45 p.m. Click this link to join the Zoom gathering. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87864707538?pwd=MERKMlhlRzBkdFloaTlVOWluQThpQT0 9 Meeting ID: 878 6470 7538 Passcode: 406774 Or call by telephone using this telephone number: 1-312-626-6799 It will also be held on March 5th at 6:45 p.m. To join by Zoom, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81815440678?pwd=TEFDK1huR0N4Umlkdi9kWDc0cnZjZz0 9 Meeting ID: 818 1544 0678; Passcode: 691939
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Noon Bible Study
Bible Study is every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. and will meet at the church. Study will
also be broadcast on Zoom and Facebook Live. Join Bible Study on Zoom using Meeting ID No.
548 856 1244, or go to James C. Anyike’s Facebook page to participate on Facebook Live.
Prayer Meeting
Go to Pastor James C. Anyike’s Facebook page each Monday at 8 a.m. for
prayer. Our weekly prayer meeting, led by Rev. Henry Carter, is on
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. on Zoom. You can join in by Zoom at 6 p.m. every
Wednesday by going to Meeting ID No. 548 856 1244. Join on Facebook by
going to James C. Anyike’s Facebook page.
Project W.I.N.G.S
How are you in this moment in time?
This is a question asked each week during Project
W.I.N.G.S. gatherings held each Thursday at 7 p.m.
Plan to join this Thursday on Zoom.
Feb. 18th – All About You” – Self Care. Facilitator Nicole
Holder
February 25th – Family Fun Night. Black History Jeopardy.
All are welcome!
FEBRUARY 17, 2021 UMW Calendar for 2021 Theme: An Attitude of Gratitude (Colossians 3: 12-25) February 28th - Membership Tea March 4th - Zoom legislative day (10-12 noon) March- 28th (March 23rd) day of giving for the legacy fund. APRIL 25- PLANNING MEETING FOR WEEKEND IN MAY May 15th - Prayer breakfast May 16th - UMW Sunday JUNE 27 – BEGIN SOCIAL ACTION STUDY “PUSH OUT” July – No meeting. Mission U (July 20-24) U-Indy August 22nd (Begins our biblical study) “Bearing witness in the Kin-dom” September 19th - Complete our biblical study. November 28th – Final meeting of 2021. Plan to pay out your pledge for 2021. December 12th - Tentative outing 2021 Scott UMC Events April 2nd – Good Friday Seven Last Words Service April 4th Resurrection Sunday at 11 a.m. May 9th – Mother’s Day Service at 11 a.m. May 15th and 16th – United Methodist Women’s Weekend Saturday 10 a.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. May 23rd – Come Unity Gathering Malcom X/African Liberation Day at 4 p.m. June 19th – Association of Africentric Christians Juneteenth Celebration June 20th – Father’s Day Service at 11 a.m. July 11th – Gammon Sunday and Pastor’s Anniversary Reception July 19th-22nd – Vacation Bible School August 27th-28th – Generation to Generation Conference September 26th – Scott Anniversary Service and Dinner October 17th – Chancel Choir Anniversary at 4 p.m. November 21st – Come Unity Gathering Umoja Karamu Celebration at 4 p.m. November 25th – Thanksgiving Day Service at 10 a.m. at Scott and Thanksgiving Day Dinner at noon. December 26th – Christmas Service at 11 a.m.; Kwanzaa Festival begins at 2 p.m. December 31st – Watch Night Service at 10 p.m.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Weekly and Monthly Events
Worship Services Sunday at 11 a.m.
Midweek Bible Study Wednesdays at noon
Prayer meeting Thursdays at 6 p.m.
United Methodist Men meet 4th Sunday after services.
United Methodist Women meet 4th Sunday after services.
Project WINGS Mental Health Ministry meets Thursdays at 7 p.m.
BLACK-OWNED AND OPERATED
Trash2Treasures Affirmations of Light
Trash2Treasures Affirmations of Light offers customized prayer/memory box, candle holder or
decorative glasses. Consider gifting someone struggling with mental or emotional illness, or in
honor of a loved one’s memory. Contact TaMara at 317-656-9684 or email
poeticgoode@gmail.com. Each item is unique and one of a kind. You can also donate an item to
Trash2Treasures Affirmations of Light instead of throwing it away or bring in an item of your
choice to turn your trash into treasure for you or someone you love.
The 703 Gallery for the Arts, Inc.
The 703 Gallery offers prayer calendars, cards and books that are handmade. Owner Eleyes
Reeves has designed a 2021 calendar. Order it now. To order, call Eleyes Reeves at 317-495-
3531. Or you may email Eleyes at warriorangel_arts@yahoo.com.
Dymond’s Fashion Boutique
Looking for fabulous designer purses, eyelashes and other accessories? Call Dymond Pryor,
young entrepreneur and great businesswoman at 317-486-3199.
Wonderfully Made Boutique
Wonderfully Made is located at Irvington Flea Market, 6301 East Washington Street. She
operates from Booth 29 and provides professional sewing service and superior quality in
clothing. Call Sister CiCi at 317-985-2696.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Divine Minds Childcare
Michelle Perry’s Divine Minds Childcare provides excellent childcare services for children six
weeks to 12 years old. Located at 705 Ketcham Street in the Haughville area, childcare is
provided Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 317-636-
0636.
Dant Insurance Agency
Need any type of insurance, such as life insurance, auto insurance or home insurance. Call Ken
Lewis. Ken is an independent insurance agent, representing numerous individuals and over 30
different specialty companies. Call Ken at 317-783-3303, ext.305, or email
kenlewis@dantinsurance.com
Soul Liberation Radio
Have a business you want to promote? Interested in supporting a radio talk show that heals,
empowers and informs the Black community? Soul Liberation Radio is looking for supporters
and advertisers. The show, hosted by Dr. James C. Anyike, is broadcast live every Sunday
starting at 9 p.m. on radio station 1310-AM and 92.7 FM. Topics discussed cover a variety of
subjects of importance to the community.
Want to advertise your business?
Call the church or email your information to sctmet1@sbcglobal.net. All
businesses listed here are operated/owned by members of Scott United
Methodist Church.
Tithes and Offerings
It is important to continue giving your tithes and offerings.
Bring or send your tithes and offerings today.
You may mail your offering to the church: 2153 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis,
IN 46202.
Drop off your offering at the church office or place it in an envelope and put it into the
mail slot, which is located on the west side of the building near the fence around the
cooling units.FEBRUARY 17, 2021
ONLINE GIVING
Givelify
To go to Scott UMC’s page, open this link by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking:
https://www.givelify.com/givenow/1.0/MjkyMzM=/selection
Zelle
Zelle is an online application. Most banks and credit unions already use Zelle. Just go to your
bank link, find the Zelle application on your bank site, and open it. When asked to whom you
want to send money, enter Scott UMC’s address, which is onelock365@gmail.com. You can
give what you want and complete the transaction. If you want to learn more about Zelle, go to
this link: https://www.zellepay.com/how-it-works .
Cash App
Scott UMC’s name on Cash App is $ScottUMCIndy.
If you have an iPhone, use this link to sign up for Cash App:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cash-app/id711923939
If you have an Android cellphone, use this link to sign up for Cash App:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.squareup.cash&hl=en_USFEBRUARY 17, 2021
2153 Andrew J. Brown Avenue • Indianapolis, IN 46202 • 317-925-1997 •
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Dr. James C. Anyike, Lead Servant/Pastor • 317-529-3768 • anyike@netscape.netYou can also read
