Castleton Midweek Connection (CMC)
Castleton Midweek Connections is designed to allow our church and neighboring community to
come together, share a meal and become involved in a number of activities that take place on one
night. This format gives everyone a spiritual boost in the middle of the week.
Families and friends are encouraged to relax over a meal before they attend a variety of activities
especially planned so there is something for everyone.
Wednesay: Castleton Worship Center ~ 71st & Shadeland
Dinner 5:30 Fellowship Hall; Adults $3.00, 12 and under FREE!
Class 6:30
The Meal
A home cooked meal is prepared in our kitchen every week and served by volunteers.
Dinner is served in Fellowship Hall from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. If you arrive late stop by the kitchen.
Volunteers are always needed to help serve and clean up. If you would like to volunteer, please
contact the church office at 849-2947.
Dinner Pricing:
$3 Adults
Under 12 are Free
$20 Family Maximum
Childcare is available until 9:00 for Castleton Midweek Connection.
This is your year to get connected!
Classes
Living The Questions (12 weeks) room 110
First Light: A 12-week DVD based study of the historical Jesus and the Kingdom of God with two of the world’s leading Jesus scholars on location in Galilee and Jerusalem.
Discussion oriented.
Facilitator: Kim Montgomery
Keeping Current (Ongoing) room 206
Current issues confronting the Christian. You may attend any session as your schedule allows. If you seek to relate your Christian faith to current events, you will enjoy these lively discussions.Facilitator: Pastor led
Parenting - Conscious Discipline (8 weeks) Begins January 27 room 176
Developed by Dr. Becky Bailey. This class offers a program for discipline based on
love, using current brain research information. It is the method used in all of our
Castleton United Methodist Nursery School KIDS classes. Learn how to direct behavior positively. Every parent should consider being a part of this class.
Facilitator: Amy Myers
Financial Peace University (13 weeks) room 205
For those that want to learn how to make the
right decisions with their money.Using Dave Ramsey’s life-changing program. You will
be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial
goals and experience true financial peace. Cost is $100.00 payable by cash or check to
Castleton United Methodist Church. Limited scholarships are available.
Facilitator: Tracey Nix
The Book of Mark for Lent (5 weeks)
Join Pastors Matt Lipan and rodney Frieden as they bring a unique perspective to the story of Christ through the writings of Mark.
Foundations (4 weeks) (January 13, 20 and 27) room 112
(Especially for New Members)This class will cover United Methodist History and
Doctrine, Spiritual Disciplines, Discipleship and Service. Class will be held three times
per year and will be led by the Pastors.
The Book of Ruth (5 weeks) room 105
A study through this story of family, loss and redemption. Led by Pastor Matt Lipan.
The Five Love Languages (5 weeks) room 174
A marriage class for those who want to learn more about how your partner really feels and how you can express love to them in the most effective way. This is a video based discussion class by Dr. Gary Chapman.Led by Adult Education
The Way of Discernment ( 7 weeks beginning Feb. 3)
This class will look at ways we can make decisions about our future. It will help us learn holy listening—listening with the heart as well as the head, sharing insights that are received in journaling and through reflection found in scripture. It will be vital to attend each session throughout Lent. The participant’s book is $10.
Led by Pastors Mac Hamon and Bill Schwein
Disciple I (32/34 weeks) room 209
These classes were developed to strengthen faith through comprehensive Bible study.
Disciple I: Becoming a Disciple Through Bible Study is the pre-requisite to the other
classes. It is the class for anyone ready to take the plunge into really understanding
what the Bible is all about.
Facilitators: Adult Education Team (Minimum 10 per class)
CASTLETON MUSIC SCHEDULE
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wesleyan Bells
7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Men’s Chorus
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Adult Chancel Choir
All adults are invited to join us.
Childcare is available through the Castleton Midweek Connection childcare providers.
Jeff Wright, Director of Music
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES OFFERINGS:
Children in grades Kindergarten through 5th are invited to join us for Live B.I.G.
from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is a interactive hour of music, games, crafts and Bible study.
It is designed to help children hear, see and live their Belief In God. Children ages 6
weeks to 5 will be offered childcare.
Our nursery is staffed with trained childcare providers and we offer games, toys and
activities appropriate to this age group.
Contact Penny Walker at penny@castletonumc.org if you would like to help with these
programs or with questions.
STUDENT MINISTRIES OFFERINGS:
Groups for Teens in Grades 6-12th
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace for Teens (4 weeks) room 1303
A fun and entertaining study on personal finance which empowers youth with skills to spend and live wisely. Led by Amy and J.R. Hogan
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Castleton Ministries Center.
For 9-12th Grades students, Eric Müller will lead a large group Bible study where kids
are encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas. Middle school students will meet in
small groups where they will discuss a variety of topics in the hopes of building stronger relationships with God and each other. Contact Eric Müller (aka E-Rock)
for more information at e-rock@castletonumc.org.
Middle School and High School Music
Glory Bells for all youth interested in playing handbells. 5:30-6:00 p.m.
Contact Gisele Dollinger for information at dolingeg@ips.k12.in.us.
