West Morris Church's mission is to Awaken Hope with the Transforming Light of Jesus.
Our vision is to partner with God to cultivate flourishing and unleash revival in West Indy.
Join us in this life-transforming, hope-filled Kingdom work!
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Tell people who are rich at this time not to become egotistical and not to place their hope on their finances, which are uncertain. Instead, they need to hope in God, who richly provides everything for our enjoyment. Tell them to do good, to be rich in the good things they do, to be generous, and to share with others. When they do these things, they will save a treasure for themselves that is a good foundation for the future. That way they can take hold of what is truly life.
1 Timothy 6.17-19 CEB
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Following God's Ways of Generosity
 We continue our focus on Following Jesus 101 this week as we consider God's invitation to us be generous. Proverbs challenges us, "Those who give generously receive more, but those who are stingy with what is appropriate will grow needy. Generous persons will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed." (Prov 11.24-25).
Jesus actually spoke about money more than any other topic besides the Kingdom of God - even more than sin, salvation or forgiveness! Apparently our perspective and use of money matters significantly to Jesus. So this week we'll explore what God means by generosity, and learn to be like the Corinthian church. I hope you will join us!
 Speaking of this weekend, it's going to be busy around West Morris Church between breakfasts, work days, concerts and Spoken Word events! Here's the rundown:
Saturday
9 am - Breakfast at Mann's Grill
1030 am - Work day at West Park
615 pm - Comunidad's concert (come at 530 pm to help welcome/greet)
Sunday
6 pm - Celebrating Voices Spoken Word event with free international food (get free tickets at westmorrisfm.org/youngadults) - come at 430 pm to help set up
So whether you're into sitting around the table with new and old friends and enjoying a great breakfast, some great sweat-producing labor getting the park cleaned up for our community, a powerful night of worship, or free international food mixed in with some great poetry - there are multiple ways to connect, serve and engage!
Pastor Kristen
317-464-7360
westmorrispastor@gmail.com
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Breakfast & Park Clean-Up
Mark your calendars for a Park Clean-up on May 21. The morning will begin with breakfast at 9 AM at Mann's Grill, and then move to the park to pick up garbage and make it a welcoming, safe place for West Indy families. Everyone is welcome at the breakfast and clean-up. Many hands make light work - so thank you for helping us steward our property well for our community!
Bring your lawn mowers, edgers, weed-eaters, trimmers, rakes, clippers, blowers, gloves - and your muscles, smiles and willing hearts!
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The Celebrate Voices Spoken Word event is happening on Sunday, May 22 at 6 PM. Come for some great international food, conversation and spoken word from Manon Voice and Pastor Chadwick Anderson. We'll feast on Indian, Haitian, Ethiopian, Pakistani and Mexican food together, and then feast on some live-giving poetry together.
Reserve your FREE tickets (however many you need!) at westmorrisfm.org/youngadults.
We need a few people who can help set up the New Day Cafe and food for Celebrating Voices. Willing to serve? Be at the church by 4:30 on May 22.
Thank you!
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Annual Conference
Wabash and New South Conferences will be joining together for a combined Annual Conference on June 3-4, 2022 in Evansville IN. This is an annual event when pastors and lay leaders gather together for worship, teaching, and inspiration. Superintendent John Lane and Bishop Keith Cowart will both be preaching.
You are also invited to attend! Register online (click here to register).
Join us in covering Annual Conference in prayer. Pastor Kristen put together a 14-day Prayer Guide for Wabash and New South conferences that you can also use. Please join us in prayer by downloading and following the guide. (click here to download)
(Note: Annual Conference will NOT be at the Wabash Campground!)
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We've heard from several of you that you miss Sunday School on Sunday mornings. Well, there's good and bad news about that.
The good news is that we have Sunday School - you're invited to join in, and those who attend LOVE it! The bad news? You're missing out if you don't join us!
Several other things also happen on Sunday morning at West Morris - check out the morning schedule:
9:30-10:15 AM - throughout the Church
- Free breakfast & coffee in New Day Cafe (starting about 9:15 so grab it on your way to these other gatherings:)
- Discovery Bible Study in lower level - study the scripture passage that will be preached on during our main service. Everyone welcome (and the elevator is available for use).
- New Day Students on 2nd floor - youth in grades 7-12 are invited to an in-depth discipleship gathering in the new youth room on the 2nd floor.
- Prayer & Anointing in sanctuary - join Geri and Sharon to receive prayer at the back of the sanctuary before the service.
- Prayer Wall in sanctuary - have you spent time at our prayer walls? Pray for the prayer requests that have been shared on them and post your own.
10:30 AM - Worship in the sanctuary
- Communion - join us as we celebrate communion together on the first Sunday of each month. We welcome everyone who desires to follow Jesus at the table.
- Testimonies - where have you seen God at work in the last few weeks? Come ready to share your God-sightings every second Sunday of the month during our service.
12 PM - after Worship
- Second Sunday Supper - pitch-in lunch in the lower level immediately following Sunday worship on the second Sunday of every month. This is a great way to connect with others around a table - just like Jesus did!
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Opportunities to Give
Prayer - we invite you to submit prayer requests or to visit our online prayer wall where you can prayer for requests, and list your own.
Online - you can give online with Givelify (click here)
Time - we have a "Honey Do" list of small work projects that need to be done at the West Morris Church building. If you have a few hours during the week, stop by and get 1-2 of those items crossed off the list!
Gifts - there are many ways to serve at West Morris such as on the worship team (singing or playing), nursery, New Day Kids Church, breakfast (bringing or serving), greeting, or sound/tech team. Interested? Connect with Pastor Kristen to learn more.
Mail - send your gift to 2302 West Morris Street, Indianapolis IN 46221
In-Person - bring your gift to worship on Sunday and place it in the offering boxes around the sanctuary, or put it in the baskets during offering time.
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If you've already taken a few minutes to complete this survey - thank you! If you haven't yet done so, please take a few minutes to click the survey link below and complete this anonymous survey. It will take you just a few minutes, but is essential to our continued opportunity to receive grant funds.
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6796662/EYA-Time-Two
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CONSTRUCTION AHEAD!
If you've been driving around West Indy lately, you've noticed the construction that has begun along Morris Street. The first phase of the Morris Streetscape plan is upgrading storm drainage - which if you have ever been around the church after a major rainstorm you know just how necessary that is!
Remember this entire project will be about 18 months in length! The next time you drive by these hard workers, give them a friendly smile, thank you, and maybe even something cold to drink! We are thankful for this great work in our community.
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