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This week at First UMC of Middletown

5/31/2019

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June 2, 2019
Seventh Sunday of Easter


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"Singing at Midnight"
by
Barbara Marks
~Pastor


Scripture Readings 

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-21
&
Acts 16:16-34


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

at

The Elk's Lodge
44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT
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Navigating in a changing world we step into the community with faith as Jesus followers.
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Come join us for a special coffee hour – to say, "Goodbye to Megan Camp." Megan has been such a joyful Administrative Assistant for us these past months. Her work is exemplary and we are indeed sad to see her leave. We thank her for the many ways in which she has filled in so many gaps, Childrens Sermons, Staff Parish Relations, and Recording Secretary just to name a few!!  We wish her many blessings in her graduate work at Temple University. We will miss her!
 
Church Council Meeting – is being held TODAY immediately following worship. The meeting is open to all members of the church congregation, as we discuss the future of our church.
 
Sew n’ Sews – will meet at 10am on Tuesday, June 11th at the Green Room Café in Middletown. Please see Rachel Titus for more information.
 
Trustees Meeting – will be held on June 12th at 7:00pm at the Parsonage.  Please see Duane Camp for more information.
 
Save the Date – Saturday, June 22nd at 9:00am. Come help us move out of the parsonage!  A storage pod will be delivered to the parsonage on June 15th. We will need people to come help pack the pod any time between  June 15th-22nd. Please save any boxes you have!
 
The next “Rebuild Puerto Rico” team – is now forming. The dates are 6/22/19-6/29/19. The cost is $650 per person, which includes airfare, lodging, meals, local transportation and travel insurance. If you are interested in this trip, or want to know more, please contact Jill Wilson, CT District Mission Chairperson, at (860) 690-1853. If you cannot make this trip, but would like to go in the Fall, please contact Jill as well.   
 
Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group Mark on Sunday, June 9, 2019.  Please contact Debbie Camp for details.
 
 
 
 
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This Week at First UMC of Middletown

5/24/2019

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May 26, 2019
Sixth Sunday of Easter


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"Phantom Power"
by
Mike Antici



Scripture Readings 

Acts 1:1-11
&
James 4:1-6


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

at

The Elk's Lodge
44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT
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Navigating in a changing world we step into the community with faith as Jesus followers.
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​Thank you – to Mike Antici for sharing his wisdom of scripture with us today!
 
Holy Habits – is back following worship! Come and join the discussion.
 
Church Council Meeting – is being held on Sunday, June 9th immediately following worship. The meeting is open to all members of the church congregation, as we discuss the future of our church.
 
Trustees Meeting – will be held on June 12th at 7:00pm at the Parsonage.  Please see Duane Camp for more information.
 
Save the Date – Saturday, June 22nd at  9:00am. Come help us move out of the parsonage!  Please save any boxes you have!
 
The next “Rebuild Puerto Rico” team – is now forming. The dates are 6/22/19-6/29/19. The cost is $650 per person, which includes airfare, lodging, meals, local transportation and travel insurance. If you are interested in this trip, or want to know more, please contact Jill Wilson, CT District Mission Chairperson, at (860) 690-1853. If you cannot make this trip, but would like to go in the Fall, please contact Jill as well.   
 
Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group Matthew on Sunday,  June 2, 2019.  Please contact Linda Gumkowski for details.
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This Week at First UMC of Middletown

5/17/2019

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May 19, 2019
Fifth Sunday of Easter


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"Changes Through the Ages"
by
Pastor Barbara Marks 



Scripture Readings 

Isaiah 55:1-5
&
Luke 13:1-9


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

at

The Elk's Lodge
44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT
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Navigating in a changing world we step into the community with faith as Jesus followers.
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CT District Conference – is being held TODAY at 1:30pm at West Hartford UMC. The Keynote Speaker is Rev. Hector (Benny) Custodie, “Inmate #432218- Testimony of Mayhem & Mindfulness to Mission Mindedness”. All are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend. 
 
Holy Habits – is back following worship! Our DS would like our congregation to read this book and participate in discussion. Please consider making this part of your discipline.
 
SPPRC- meeting is being held on Wednesday, May 22nd at 7:00pm at the parsonage. Please contact Sharon Riley for more information.

The next “Rebuild Puerto Rico” team – is now forming. The dates are 6/22/19-6/29/19. The cost is $650 per person, which includes airfare, lodging, meals, local transportation and travel insurance. If you are interested in this trip, or want to know more, please contact Jill Wilson, CT District Mission Chairperson, at (860) 690-1853. If you cannot make this trip, but would like to go in the Fall, please contact Jill as well.   
 
Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group John on Sunday, May 26, 2019.  Please contact Megan Camp for details.
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This Week at First UMC of Middletown

5/10/2019

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May 12, 2019
Fourth Sunday of Easter


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"Community Arise!"
by
Pastor Barbara Marks 



Scripture Readings 

Psalm 23
&
Acts 9:36-43


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

at

The Elk's Lodge
44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT
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Navigating in a changing world we step into the community with faith as Jesus followers.
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​CT District Conference – is being held on Sunday, May 19th at 1:30pm at West Hartford UMC. The Keynote Speaker is Rev. Hector (Benny) Custodie, “Inmate #432218- Testimony of Mayhem & Mindfulness to Mission Mindedness”. All are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend. If interested, please see Megan Camp for the sign-up sheet.
 
Holy Habits – is back following worship! Our DS would like our congregation to read this book and participate in discussion. Please consider making this part of your discipline.
 
An Annual Shut-In Service – is being held on Thursday, May 16th from 10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at Church of the Holy Trinity, 381 Main St., Middletown for the homebound and those in convalescent homes. This special event includes Holy Communion, prayers, special music and a wonderful luncheon followed by strawberry shortcake! If you would like to participate, please call Valerie at 860-347-2591 or email office.holytrinityct@gmail.com.
 
Lay Servant Ministry Course – is coming in May! The CT District Basic Lay Servant Ministry Course is being held on May 4th and May 17th from 10:00am-4:00pm at Hamden Plains UMC in Hamden for those who wish to serve as a Local Lay Servant in the United Methodist Church. Please see Megan Camp for registration information.
 
The next “Rebuild Puerto Rico” team – is now forming. The dates are 6/22/19-6/29/19. The cost is $650 per person, which includes airfare, lodging, meals, local transportation and travel insurance. If you are interested in this trip, or want to know more, please contact Jill Wilson, CT District Mission Chairperson, at (860) 690-1853. If you cannot make this trip, but would like to go in the Fall, please contact Jill as well.   
 
Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group Luke on Sunday, May 19, 2019.  Please contact Sharon Riley for details.
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This Week at First UMC of Middletown

5/3/2019

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May 5, 2019
Third Sunday of Easter


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"Hitting the Accept Button"
by
Pastor Barbara Marks 



Scripture Readings 

Acts 9:1-6
&
John 21:1-19


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

at

The Elk's Lodge
44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT
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Navigating in a changing world we step into the community with faith as Jesus followers.
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​Native American Ministries Sunday – is TODAY. Your generous gift supports Native American ministries within the annual conference, and provides scholarships for Native Americans attending United Methodist schools of theology. Offering envelopes can be found in your bulletins.
 
Holy Habits – is back following worship! Our DS would like our congregation to read this book and participate in discussion. Please consider making this part of your discipline.
 
Trustees Meeting – on Wednesday May 8th at 7pm at the parsonage. Please see Duane Camp for more information.
 
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.
 
An Annual Shut-In Service – is being held on Thursday, May 17th from 10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at Church of the Holy Trinity, 381 Main St., Middletown for the homebound and those in convalescent homes. This special event includes Holy Communion, prayers, special music and a wonderful luncheon followed by strawberry shortcake! If you would like to participate, please call Valerie at 860-347-2591 or email office.holytrinityct@gmail.com.
 
Lay Servant Ministry Course – is coming in May! The CT District Basic Lay Servant Ministry Course is being held on May 4th and May 17th from 10:00am-4:00pm at Hamden Plains UMC in Hamden for those who wish to serve as a Local Lay Servant in the United Methodist Church. Please see Megan Camp for registration information.
 
The next “Rebuild Puerto Rico” team – is now forming. The dates are 6/22/19-6/29/19. The cost is $650 per person, which includes airfare, lodging, meals, local transportation and travel insurance. If you are interested in this trip, or want to know more, please contact Jill Wilson, CT District Mission Chairperson, at (860) 690-1853. If you cannot make this trip, but would like to go in the Fall, please contact Jill as well.   
 
Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group Mark on Sunday, May 12, 2019.  Please contact Debbie Camp for details.
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