This Sunday, September 19th
Woven at 9:15am
Traditional at 10:45am
Join us in person, in the parking lot,
or on our YouTube channel!
YouTube (link here)
Last Sunday's worship service may be found here.
Join us this Sunday as we continue our series, Chasing Francis.
Matthew 6:25-33
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life? 28 And why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, 29 yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. 30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ 32 For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Worship on
Sunday, February 23rd
Join us as we celebrate the Installation of
Cory Glover at
Tapestry Church.
Woven Worship 9:15
Traditional Worship 10:45
A reception for Cory will be held between services.
Staying Connected
Risen Lord Update #3
On Tuesday afternoon, we had our third meeting with leaders from Risen Lord Lutheran Church. In attendance from Tapestry were Randy Johnson, Rick Reisinger, and Cory Glover (Angie Opsahl and Karen Dickerson were unable to attend).
There are two upcoming opportunities for partnership and fellowship with Risen Lord coming up soon – The Harvest Walk on October 3rd and the Trunk or Treat on October 30th. You will find details about these in this and upcoming eNews emails. Both will give us a chance to interact with their members and see the facility.
Beyond those events, we would like to emphasize two things:
1) Purpose and Direction. We’ve entered into these conversations to explore ministry opportunities together. Yet, we are also pursuing a possible plan for Tapestry to relocate to the Risen Lord campus. We believe this could be a “win-win” for both of our ministries, allowing us to retain our separate identities but share space and meaningful ministry. This would likely begin with a tenant-type relationship, although we are discussing ways in which we may grow into equal partners. No decisions have been made, but there seems to be growing excitement about this possibility. Risen Lord is within our original target location, is near many neighborhoods and an elementary school, and is in a rapidly expanding area.
2) Ecumenical Partnership. Beyond our local conversations, there is a larger conversation happening between our two denominations. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have resumed dialogue in pursuit of an ecumenical relationship for common mission and ministry. We have far more in common than we have differences! You can read more about that conversation here.
It is truly an exciting time! As always, should you have thoughts or questions, please reach out to one of us!
Blessings,
Cory & Randy
Tapestry Youth Group first fall meeting!
All Tapestry youth (middle and high school) and willing adult sponsors are invited to our first regular Sunday meeting on September 26th from 12-2pm @ Tapestry. We will order Starbucks, walk back to church, and talk about our new youth vision for the future! I will be providing dates for events and meetings for the rest of this calendar year, along with possibilities for missions and camps next summer.
I would love to have everyone's input on a creative name for our youth group, and we will begin work on a vision statement to outline our mission going forward. We had a great turnout at Zip City this past Sunday, and I am very excited to things moving again! Feel free to text or email - questions to Ryan Meek
(317-501-3866 - ryan@gototapestry.org)
Tapestry Outreach
Westwood Elementary Bags
Outreach is in need of volunteers who are willing to help assemble weekend food bags for children at Westwood Elementary on a rotational basis (the more volunteers we have the fewer times each person will need to go to the school!) Bagging will need to occur at Westwood any day Monday - Thursday between 9:30am & 1:30pm. If you have interest and/or questions, please contact Brenda Rohl at david.rohl@att.net or (317)847-3824.
Please consider helping the Westwood children!
August & September Outreach Donations
During the months of August and September, Tapestry will be collecting donations for Westwood Elementary Weekend Bags. There is a great need for juice boxes as well as the following:
- Mac n cheese bowls or Chef Boyardee bowls (No cans please)
- Granola bars
- Fruit cups
Harvest Walk
Sunday, October 3rd
Want to make a difference in our community while also making some new friends?
Everyone from Tapestry is invited to join our friends from Risen Lord Lutheran for this year’s Harvest Walk, an annual fundraising event benefiting the Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County.
What’s more, is that Tapestry is providing a FREE boxed lunch from Johnson’s BBQ for all participants in Risen Lord’s Fellowship Hall! You’ll just need to select your meat (pulled chicken or pulled pork) and select your side (mac-n-cheese, sweet corn casserole, or chips).
To participate:
1) Register online at www.jcpantry.org/walk. You can sign up for a one-mile walk, three-mile walk, or chair yoga.
2) Email us at office@gototapestry.org to let us know you’ve joined the team and give us your lunch selections no later than noon on Wednesday, September 29th.
3) Join us at Risen Lord for lunch on October 3rd at noon, before heading down to Franklin for the walk at 2pm (it’s at Grace United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Adams Drive, Franklin, IN 46131).
Property Issues / Repairs?
Although our current space is newly renovated, there are still issues and repair needs that occur. If you know of something that needs to be looked at, updated, or repaired, you can send an email to property@tapestry.org and it will be addressed. We could also use a few more members on the Property Team. If you are interested, send an email to the Property address above, or talk to Chris Fultz.
Caregiver Support Group
Risen Lord Lutheran is starting a support group for people caring for the memory impaired. The first meeting will be held Thursday, September 23rd, at 10:00am, at Flapjacks Restaurant (SR 135 and Whiteland Rd).
To RSVP or for more information, please contact Fred Freeman at massagewerksindy@comcast.net.
The People’s Book Club
Book Club will be meeting on Tuesday, September 21st from 6:30 to 8pm at the home of Nina Eads. Hopefully, the weather will allow us to sit on the back porch, so those who are concerned about indoor meetings won't have to be. The book that the group chose at our last meeting is "People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry. The description is short: Two best friends. Ten summer trips. One last chance to fall in love. Sounds like a fun light-hearted read!
We will discuss the book as well as decide what 4 books we will be reading in our every other month get-togethers (November, January, March, and May). If you have any suggestions, please bring them with you.
Anyone is welcome to come! Bring a friend! We will have light snacks and great conversation! We hope to see you on September 21st!
Bells and Ukuleles
Want to join Ukuleles or Bells? Join us on September 27 for our seasonal kick-off! Bells will meet at 6:30 pm and Ukeleles will meet at 7:30 pm. at Tapestry Church. All are welcome to join. Please contact Karri at: karri@gototapestry.org
Revelation!
Join us, via Zoom, as we look into the last book of the Bible. While Revelation has unusual imagery, search with us the relevance to our own time. We'll meet by Zoom on five Thursdays: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, and 11/11 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm (feel free to bring your supper.) Sign up here.
Our leader will be Susan McNeely and she will show us a short weekly video to start our discussion. No book is necessary, but reading the correlating scriptures prior to our lesson is helpful and we'll send you a list when you sign up.
Our leader will be Susan McNeely and she will show us a short weekly video to start our discussion. No book is necessary, but reading the correlating scriptures prior to our lesson is helpful and we'll send you a list when you sign up.
Tapestry is 'Here 4 U'!
As another school year gets into full swing, our Tapestry youth are participating in their schools' and other activities.
The 'Here 4 U' Ministry at Tapestry Church is eager to support our youth's involvement provided by the schools and private organizations of Johnson County and the Indianapolis southside. We will support our youth's involvement in sports, the arts, and other extracurricular activities by sponsoring and or advertising at their special events.
Please let us know how we may help your child this school year and be 'Here 4 Them' this year. Please contact Jane Kixmiller (317-691-3110 or janekix59@gmail.com) for more information.
Mini Antique Road Show at FTF!
Please join our First Tuesday Fellowship on Tuesday, October 5th as antique enthusiast, Steve Clark, presents a fun and audience participating program. Please bring something you'd like to know more about or has special meaning to you and enjoy discovering what 'hidden treasure' you may own!
We will meet at Friedens United Church of Christ beginning with our meeting at 11:30, lunch at 11:50 and our program at 12:30. Please also bring $8.00. Devotions will be provided by Sara Rinker. PLEASE RSVP to Jane Kixmiller (317-691-3110 or janekix59@gmail.com) BY FRIDAY, OCT. 1st.
Reservations and payment of $16 can be made at this meeting for the special Christmas luncheon and program on Tuesday, December 7th at Friedens. Michael Hoyt and the "4 the Light Quartet' will be our musical entertainment.
We look forward to seeing everyone at our mini 'Antique Road Show' on Tuesday, October 5th!
REMINDER!
At both of our weekly worship services, we have multiple options for our children. We have a pray-ground area for kids near the musicians, where kids can play safely with provided resources. We also offer a Sunday School during the sermon with an alternative lesson and activities. If you are in need of a nursery (for ages 0-2), one can be provided with advanced notice. Click here to request nursery care.
Assistance Information for
Afghan Refugees at Camp Atterbury
We are all aware by now that thousands of refugees are arriving at Camp Atterbury, and many of us want to know how we can assist our neighbors from Afghanistan. My church, Trafalgar Christian Church is just ten miles from the base, so we were eager to get involved. I have been in contact with a representative of Team Rubicon, the volunteer organization that is working in partnership with the National Guard at Atterbury. When we spoke today, he informed me that there are now 4,800 refugees on the base; they expect that number to increase to 7,000 by Monday. The needs are overwhelming as most arrivals have nothing but the clothes they are wearing, and many children are arriving without shoes.
Here is how you can help meet the immediate needs of these new arrivals:
1) Consider joining Team Rubicon. This national organization is made up of tens of thousands of volunteers; about 70% are veterans. Members of Team Rubicon are the only volunteers who will be allowed to work directly with the refugee population on the base. You can learn about the application and training process here: https://teamrubiconusa.org/.
2) Donate needed items to Atterbury through Team Rubicon. Only new items will be accepted as they do not have sufficient people-power to sort through used goods. The most urgent need right now is for shoes and culturally appropriate clothing. A member of the local Muslim community has assisted in creating a guide sheet to help with the selection of culturally appropriate apparel (attached here). You will also find attached Team Rubicon's list of other items needed at Atterbury.
How to get your purchases to the Camp Atterbury
- In a few days, Team Rubicon will make an Amazon list available from which you can shop and have goods sent directly to the base. We will share how to locate that list when it becomes available.
- Team Rubicon has a warehouse just outside the base where purchased items may be delivered. Our Team Rubicon contact has asked that we not publicize or share that address due to security concerns, so Trafalgar Christian and Union Christian (Franklin, IN) will serve as drop-off points for donations and will deliver them to the warehouse.
- To leave a donation at Union (1331 E. 300 S., Franklin), please make arrangements with Rev. Mark Parkinson at 765-744-9772.
- To leave a donation at Trafalgar (300 W. Pearl St., Trafalgar), please contact Kyrmen Rea at 317-408-9782.
3) Monetary donations can be made to Team Rubicon's website
4) Share this information with others. Many in our community want to help!
Rev. Kyrmen Rea Pastor,
Trafalgar Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Giving
Keeping your giving up-to-date is easier than ever. You always have the ability to set-up and modify your pledge and giving information online. Simply go to www.gototapestry.org/give. If you are making a pledge, please choose the “General Fund” Fund option. If you have any questions or issues please contact Elaine at elaine@gototapestry.org.
Your Tapestry
Ministerial Team
Cory Glover
cory@gototapestry.org
(731) 924-8676
Shannon Sedgwick
shannon@gototapestry.org
(317) 450-9099
John Kixmiller
john@gototapestry.org
(317) 691-2587
Upcoming Events
- Woven Worship: September 19th @ 9:15am
- Adult Bible Study: September 19th @ 10:00am
- Traditional Worship: September 19th @ 10:45am
- Board Meeting: September 20th @ 6:30pm - Click here for link
- Midwest Food Bank: September 21st @ 12:30pm
- Christian Ed Meeting: September 21st @ 4:30pm - Click here for link
- The People's Book Club: September 21st @ 6:30pm
- Disciple I Fast Track: September 21st @ 6:30pm at Tapestry
- Choir Rehearsal: September 22nd @ 7pm at Tapestry
- Wine at the Line: September 25th @ 2pm at Mallow Run Winery
Click HERE to view the full Tapestry calendar.
Contact the Tapestry staff if you would like help
setting up a Zoom meeting for your group.
- We pray for Helen Hicks and her family upon the passing of her great-nephew, Jared Reinacker (grandson of Sonny & Sara Stout).
- We pray for Joanne Underwood as she recovers from complications from eye surgery.
- We pray for Janet Granger as she faces health concerns.
- We pray for Betty Briggs as she faces ongoing health challenges.
- We pray for Susan and Clint Hicks and their family as Susan undergoes another round of treatments for esophageal cancer.
Congratulations to Ron and Betty Witcher who will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on September 18th!!
Announcements for the Friday, September 24th Update must be submitted by noon Wednesday, September 22nd. Prayer requests must be submitted by
Thursday, September 23rd.
Office Hours
The office is currently open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am to 2pm.
If you need access to the office and do not have a key, please contact the office at office@gototapestry.org.
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