ALL CHURCH MEETING - Church Council – will meet TODAY, immediately after the worship service.  All are invited and encouraged to attend!
 
The church office has new hours – Megan Camp will be in the office from 7:15am-9:45am on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 12:45pm-2:15pm on Fridays. Please contact the church office phone with questions or concerns.
 
Ash Wednesday – Service will be held at South Congregational Church at 7pm on Wednesday, March 6th. We look forward to seeing you there!
 
Holy Habits– Returns next week following worship. We will reconvene in Chapter 9. Please read it and be prepared to discuss it. Remember our mission in reading and studying this book was handed down from our DS, Rev Alpher Sylvester, to see how we will find our mission in Middletown. Every person should make this study their Lenten discipline.
 
The Special Session of the General Conference will be held February 23-26, 2019 – in St. Louis, where 864 lay and clergy delegates from around the world will gather to receive and act upon a report from the Commission on a Way Forward based on the recommendations of the Council of Bishops. They will seek a way forward on the issues surrounding LGBTQI persons. The 32-member commission was authorized by General Conference 2016 and appointed by the Council of Bishops to examine paragraphs in The Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality and exploring options to strengthen the unity of the church. It will be on live-stream and you can see it on the NYAC.com website.
 
Healing the Wounds of Grief & Trauma– sessions began on January 30th, from 10am – 12pm, at the church parsonage and will be duration of 6 sessions.  Please email your name and phone to barbara.marks@comcast.net or call 860-346-3689.  Donation of $5.00 (Includes the book)
 
SPPR Committee – will be meeting on Thursday, February 28th, at 7pm at the Parsonage.  Please see Sharon Riley for more details.
 
Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group Matthew on Sunday, March 3rd 2019.  Please see Linda Gumkowski for details.  

Important Church Council Meeting – NEXT Sunday, February 24th, after worship. All are invited and encouraged to attend!
 
The church office has new hours – Megan Camp will be in the office from 7:15am-9:45am on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 12:45pm-2:15pm on Fridays. Please contact the church phone with questions or concerns.

​The Special Session of the General Conference will be held February 23-26, 2019 – in St. Louis, where 864 lay and clergy delegates from around the world will gather to receive and act upon a report from the Commission on a Way Forward based on the recommendations of the Council of Bishops. They will seek a way forward on the issues surrounding LGBTQI persons. The 32-member commission was authorized by General Conference 2016 and appointed by the Council of Bishops to examine paragraphs in The Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality and exploring options to strengthen the unity of the church. It will be on live-stream and you can see it on the NYAC.com website.

Healing the Wounds of Grief & Trauma– sessions began on January 30th, from 10am – 12pm, at the church parsonage and will be duration of 6 sessions.  Please email your name and phone to barbara.marks@comcast.net or call 860-346-3689.  Donation of $5.00 (Includes the book)

Finance Committee – will be meeting on Wednesday, February 20th, at 7pm in the Parsonage.  Please see Nancy Burton for more details.

SPPR Committee – will be meeting on Thursday, February 28th, at 7pm in the Parsonage.  Please see Sharon Riley for more details.

Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group John on Sunday, February 24, 2019.  Please see Megan Camp for details.

February 10, 2019
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Sermon
by Shawn Roberts


Scripture Readings 

​​1 Corinthians 15:1-11
&
​Luke 5:1-11

Please join us for worship Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

at 

The Elk's Lodge
44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT 

Navigating in a changing world we step into the community with faith as Jesus followers.
​

​Attention –The church office has new hours. Megan Camp will be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:15am-9:45am, and on Fridays from 12:45pm-2:15pm. Please feel free to call with any questions or concerns.  
 
Visiting Today? – We welcome YOU to our worship service this morning.  If you are visiting our church for the first time, we extend you a special greeting.  We invite you to enter into our worship wholeheartedly.  Sing out!  Listen intently to God’s Word!  Be open to promptings of the Holy Spirit!  After the service join us for coffee and give us a chance to talk with you so that we can invite you back!  We look forward to your worshiping with us again.  Please fill out a visitor card before leaving with your complete name and address.
 
Set Your Alarm to Pray 2:23-2:26pm daily – the Council of Bishops is encouraging intentional engagement by United Methodists worldwide by asking everyone to pause and pray each day for the special-call General Conference from 2:23 through 2:26 a.m. or p.m. which represent the dates of the special session of General Conference would be a helpful, effective, and unifying discipline for all United Methodists.
 
Healing the Wounds of Grief & Trauma– sessions begin on January 30th, from 10am – 12pm, at the church parsonage and will be duration of 6 sessions.  Please email your name and phone to barbara.marks@comcast.net or call 860-346-3689.  Donation of $5.00 (Includes the book)
 
Sew ‘n’ Sew’s – will be meeting on the second Tuesday each month, at 10am, at Heritage Commons, 38 Boston Road, Middletown.  Please see Rachel Titus for more details.
 
Trustees Committee – will be meeting on Wednesday, February 13th, at 7pm at the Parsonage.  There will be a special guest joining us.  Come meet the builder and you’re your questions ready!  Please see Pastor Barbara Marks for more details.
 
Finance Committee – will be meeting on Wednesday, February 20th, at 7pm in the Parsonage.  Please see Nancy Burton for more details.
 
SPPR Committee – will be meeting on Thursday, February 28th, at 7pm in the Parsonage.  Please see Sharon Riley for more details.
 
Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group Luke on Sunday, February 17, 2019.  Please see Sharon Riley for details.  

~Church cancellations can be found on WFSB (channel 3) and NBC30. Make sure we have your email for additional notifications. Thank you!~

February 3, 2019
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany


  Sermon
​"Love & Danger"  
by
Pastor Barbara Marks


Scripture Readings
​
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
&
Luke 4:21-30
​
Please join us for worship
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.  

 at

The Elk’s Lodge
44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT
​

​Souper Bowl Luncheon – is TODAY.  Support your Souper Bowl team by wearing your “teams” color and joining us for the “Souper Bowl Luncheon” following worship at 221 Ridge Road, Middletown.  Our freewill offering will be used for local missions. 
 
Visiting Today? – We welcome YOU to our worship service this morning.  If you are visiting our church for the first time, we extend you a special greeting.  We invite you to enter into our worship wholeheartedly.  Sing out!  Listen intently to God’s Word!  Be open to promptings of the Holy Spirit!  After the service join us for coffee and give us a chance to talk with you so that we can invite you back!  We look forward to your worshiping with us again.  Please fill out a visitor card before leaving with your complete name and address.
 
Set Your Alarm to Pray 2:23-2:26pm daily – the Council of Bishops is encouraging intentional engagement by United Methodists worldwide by asking everyone to pause and pray each day for the special-call General Conference from 2:23 through 2:26 a.m. or p.m. which represent the dates of the special session of General Conference would be a helpful, effective, and unifying discipline for all United Methodists.
 
Healing the Wounds of Grief & Trauma– sessions begin on January 30th, from 10am – 12pm, at the church parsonage and will be duration of 6 sessions.  Please email your name and phone to barbara.marks@comcast.net or call 860-346-3689.  Donation of $5.00 (Includes the book)
 
Sew ‘n’ Sew’s – will be meeting on the second Tuesday each month, at 10am, at Heritage Commons, 38 Boston Road, Middletown.  Please see Rachel Titus for more details.
 
Trustee Committee – will be meeting on Wednesday, February 13th, at 7pm in the Parsonage.  There will be a special guest joining us.  Come meet the builder and you’re your questions ready!  Please see Pastor Barbara Marks for more details.
 
Finance Committee – will be meeting on Wednesday, February 20th, at 7pm in the Parsonage.  Please see Nancy Burton for more details.
 
SPPR Committee – will be meeting on Thursday, February 28th, at 7pm in the Parsonage.  Please see Sharon Riley for more details.
 
Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group Mark on Sunday, February 10, 2019.  Please see Debbie Camp for details.