May 2025 News
Greetings from Ritter Church
Calling all ladies! Join us for a luncheon to celebrate Mother's Day. We will be meeting at the Copper Kettle at 11 am on Saturday, May 17th. The Address is 135 W Main Street Morristown, In 46161. Cost is in the $15-20 dollar range. Please Sign up in the foyer or by responding to this email so we can get reservations.
Upcoming events:
Celebrate Recovery happens every Sunday night from 6 to 8 pm in the Worship Center. This is a great place to find healing for hurts, habits and hang-ups. Check out the information table in the foyer or contact Pat and Becky Fellows for additional information.
Join us for Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening at 6:30 in the Worship Center as we pray for our church and each other.
Ladies Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, May 6th and May 20th in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30- 8 pm. Contact Karen Young for information.
Shepherd's Storehouse food pantry is open on Monday May 12th. There will not be a pantry on May 26th due to the Memorial Day holiday. Bible Study meets from 4:30 to 5:25 pm. Food pantry runs from 5:30 until 7:30. Donations of food, hygiene products and grocery bags are always welcome. Check out our Amazon link on our church website.
Golden Agers ( and those who like lunch) will be going to lunch on Friday, May 30th at 1 pm. We are going to Blueberry Hill located at 10289 E Washington Street. Contact Joyce Young for questions.
LBOA and finance committee will meet on Tuesday, May 27th. Finance at 6 pm and LBOA at 7 pm.
From the Pastor's desk:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Grace and peace to you this beautiful month of May!
As spring unfolds around us, I’m reminded of the words from Isaiah 43:19:
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” God is always at work, bringing new life and fresh purpose—even in places we least expect.
May is a season of growth, not only in nature but also in our spiritual lives. As a Free Methodist community, we are called to live out a holiness that transforms—not only our own hearts but the world around us. Holiness, for us, is not about separation from the world, but deeper engagement with it—reflecting Christ’s love, justice, and compassion in everything we do.
This month, I want to challenge each of us to intentionally practice presence. Whether through our small groups, acts of service, or simply showing up for someone in need, let’s be present in ways that reflect the love of Jesus. We’ll also be continuing our teaching series: “After Easter: A Journey to Pentecost” exploring how we can deepen our faith and embrace our calling.
Let’s not forget the gift of community. With Mother’s Day, graduations, and transitions approaching, there are many opportunities to support and celebrate one another. Please keep in prayer those in our congregation who are experiencing change, grief, or uncertainty. Also keep our Wabash conference in your prayers as we meet together at the end of May for our Annual Conference. Let’s be a church that walks with people—not just in the good times, but through the hard ones too.
As always, I’m grateful for each of you. Thank you for your faithfulness, your generosity, and your heart for God’s kingdom. Let’s continue walking in step with the Spirit, trusting that God is indeed doing a new thing—right here among us.
In Christ’s love and service,
Pastor Steven
Calling all ladies! Join us for a luncheon to celebrate Mother's Day. We will be meeting at the Copper Kettle at 11 am on Saturday, May 17th. The Address is 135 W Main Street Morristown, In 46161. Cost is in the $15-20 dollar range. Please Sign up in the foyer or by responding to this email so we can get reservations.
Upcoming events:
Celebrate Recovery happens every Sunday night from 6 to 8 pm in the Worship Center. This is a great place to find healing for hurts, habits and hang-ups. Check out the information table in the foyer or contact Pat and Becky Fellows for additional information.
Join us for Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening at 6:30 in the Worship Center as we pray for our church and each other.
Ladies Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, May 6th and May 20th in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30- 8 pm. Contact Karen Young for information.
Shepherd's Storehouse food pantry is open on Monday May 12th. There will not be a pantry on May 26th due to the Memorial Day holiday. Bible Study meets from 4:30 to 5:25 pm. Food pantry runs from 5:30 until 7:30. Donations of food, hygiene products and grocery bags are always welcome. Check out our Amazon link on our church website.
Golden Agers ( and those who like lunch) will be going to lunch on Friday, May 30th at 1 pm. We are going to Blueberry Hill located at 10289 E Washington Street. Contact Joyce Young for questions.
LBOA and finance committee will meet on Tuesday, May 27th. Finance at 6 pm and LBOA at 7 pm.
From the Pastor's desk:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Grace and peace to you this beautiful month of May!
As spring unfolds around us, I’m reminded of the words from Isaiah 43:19:
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” God is always at work, bringing new life and fresh purpose—even in places we least expect.
May is a season of growth, not only in nature but also in our spiritual lives. As a Free Methodist community, we are called to live out a holiness that transforms—not only our own hearts but the world around us. Holiness, for us, is not about separation from the world, but deeper engagement with it—reflecting Christ’s love, justice, and compassion in everything we do.
This month, I want to challenge each of us to intentionally practice presence. Whether through our small groups, acts of service, or simply showing up for someone in need, let’s be present in ways that reflect the love of Jesus. We’ll also be continuing our teaching series: “After Easter: A Journey to Pentecost” exploring how we can deepen our faith and embrace our calling.
Let’s not forget the gift of community. With Mother’s Day, graduations, and transitions approaching, there are many opportunities to support and celebrate one another. Please keep in prayer those in our congregation who are experiencing change, grief, or uncertainty. Also keep our Wabash conference in your prayers as we meet together at the end of May for our Annual Conference. Let’s be a church that walks with people—not just in the good times, but through the hard ones too.
As always, I’m grateful for each of you. Thank you for your faithfulness, your generosity, and your heart for God’s kingdom. Let’s continue walking in step with the Spirit, trusting that God is indeed doing a new thing—right here among us.
In Christ’s love and service,
Pastor Steven
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