July 31, 2016
11th Sunday after Pentecost
​
 Sermon
"Mine, Mine, Mine!" 
by
Barbara Marks, Pastor
 Children's Sermon  by John Blossom

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

 at

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

~
Scripture:

Colossians 3:1-11
 &
Luke 12:13-21
 ~

Announcements:

The United Methodist Men - meet at the parsonage for a men’s breakfast Saturday, August 6th, and the first Saturday of each month. Bring a friend! See David Marks or Warren Western for more information. 
 
Sound System Special Appeal -  We will be purchasing a new sound system for worship.  This will enable us to produce better sound and projection.  We ask you to contribute generously to enhance our worship to Praise God.
 
The Sew ‘n’ Sew’s - will meet August 9th (the second Tuesday of every month) at 10 a.m. at Heritage Commons.  Bring your brown bag lunch.  Please see Rachel Titus for more information. 
 
Office Supplies -  would be greatly appreciated…  If you would like to donate anything from stamps, paper (legal or letter size), pens, pencils, or even gift cards to purchase…  Remember that your donations are tax deductible.
 
Choir Fellowship -  If you have a desire to sing God’s praises with us, this would be a great time to do so.  For more information, please call Stephanie Buggie at (203) 494-3153, or email sbuggie@sbcglobal.net
 
Updating our Prayer List – We want to be sure that our prayers are heard and supported, and that we can do this effectively.  Please help us by contacting the Church office to indicate which of your prayer requests of yours on our current list should be active, and how long they should be active.  By default, we will keep new prayers on the list for six weeks, but feel free to indicate another time frame.  If you would like to have a member to pray with you personally, please contact Dianne Clark at (860) 346-7345.
 
Amazing Grace Donations – can now be brought to church any Sunday.  In addition to tuna and cereal, they are looking for donations of oatmeal, coffee and soup.  The Missions committee will collect these items every Sunday and deliver to Amazing Grace.  Please contact Marsha Judson with any questions at (860) 346-0005.
 
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As First United Methodist Church Middletown enters the next phase of our relocation efforts, we are recruiting actively for both church members and others in the Middletown area community who would be interested in serving on a Building Committee to begin to consider how to turn our developing plans for a new worship and meeting facility into a physical reality.

People with experience and know-how in building site development and construction will be particularly appreciated, but other skills will be appreciated also. This committee will report to our Board of Trustees, but you do not have to become a trustee to serve on it or lead it.

​If you are a FUMCM church member or friend, or know someone in the area who would be interested in participating in such a project on a volunteer basis, please contact Pastor Barbara Marks via the church office.

July 24, 2016
10th Sunday after Pentecost
​
 Sermon
"Persistence" 
by
Barbara Marks, Pastor
 Children's Sermon  by John Blossom

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

 at

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

~
Scripture:

Genesis 18:20-32
 &
Luke 11:1-13
 ~

Announcements:


Thank YOU! -  goes out to Tim Peiffer for coming to the First UMC Middletown, to share your gifts and talents with us through your special music…
 
Coffee Hour -  needs a few volunteers for the month of July…  Please sign up to help out our Hospitality Committee at the “Welcoming Table”.
 
The United Methodist Men - meet at the parsonage for a men’s breakfast Saturday, August 6th, and the first Saturday of each month. Bring a friend! See David Marks or Warren Western for more information. 
 
The Sew ‘n’ Sew’s - will meet August 9th (the second Tuesday of every month) at 10 a.m. at Heritage Commons.  Bring your brown bag lunch.  Please see Rachel Titus for more information. 
 
“CLEAN WATER FOR NICARAGUANS UPDATE” -  The Connecticut District has done an outstanding job in raising money for water filters for Nicaragua.  Our total number of water filters for Nicaragua is 345!  Thanks for your contribution…345 families will have clean water.
 
Office Supplies -  would be greatly appreciated…  If you would like to donate anything from stamps, paper (legal or letter size), pens, pencils, or even gift cards to purchase…  Remember that your donations are tax deductible.
 
Choir Fellowship -  If you have a desire to sing God’s praises with us, this would be a great time to do so.  For more information, please call Stephanie Buggie at (203) 494-3153, or email sbuggie@sbcglobal.net
 
Updating our Prayer List – We want to be sure that our prayers are heard and supported, and that we can do this effectively.  Please help us by contacting the Church office to indicate which of your prayer requests of yours on our current list should be active, and how long they should be active.  By default, we will keep new prayers on the list for six weeks, but feel free to indicate another time frame.  If you would like to have a member to pray with you personally, please contact Dianne Clark at (860) 346-7345.
 
Amazing Grace Donations – can now be brought to church any Sunday.  In addition to tuna and cereal, they are looking for donations of oatmeal, coffee and soup.  The Missions committee will collect these items every Sunday and deliver to Amazing Grace.  Please contact Marsha Judson with any questions at (860) 346-0005.
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July 17, 2016
9th Sunday after Pentecost
​
 Sermon
"Distracted!" 
by
Barbara Marks, Pastor
 Children's Sermon  by John Blossom

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

 at

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

~
Scripture:

Psalm 52
 &
Luke 10:38-42
 ~

Announcements:

 
Finance Committee - will meet July 20, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Parsonage, 221 Ridge Road, Middletown.  Please see Warren Western for more information. 
 
Trustee Committee - will have an important meeting on July 20, 2016, 7 p.m. at the Parsonage, 221 Ridge Road, Middletown.  There will be an “Appraiser” guest. Please contact the church office for more information. 
 
The Sew ‘n’ Sew’s - will meet August 9th (the second Tuesday of every month) at 10 a.m. at Heritage Commons.  Bring your brown bag lunch.  Please see Rachel Titus for more information. 
 
“CLEAN WATER FOR NICARAGUANS UPDATE” -  The Connecticut District has done an outstanding job in raising money for water filters for Nicaragua.  Our total number of water filters for Nicaragua is 345!  Thanks for your contribution…345 families will have clean water.
 
Coffee Hour -  needs a few volunteers for the month of July…  Please sign up to help out our Hospitality Committee at the “Welcoming Table”.
 
The United Methodist Men - meet at the parsonage for a men’s breakfast Saturday, August 6th, and the first Saturday of each month. Bring a friend! See David Marks or Warren Western for more information. 
 
Choir Fellowship -  If you have a desire to sing God’s praises with us, this would be a great time to do so.  For more information, please call Stephanie Buggie at (203) 494-3153, or email sbuggie@sbcglobal.net
 
Updating our Prayer List – We want to be sure that our prayers are heard and supported, and that we can do this effectively.  Please help us by contacting the Church office to indicate which of your prayer requests of yours on our current list should be active, and how long they should be active.  By default, we will keep new prayers on the list for six weeks, but feel free to indicate another time frame.  If you would like to have a member to pray with you personally, please contact Dianne Clark at (860) 346-7345.
 
Amazing Grace Donations - can now be brought to church any Sunday. In addition to tuna and cereal, they are looking for donations of oatmeal, coffee and soup.  The Missions committee will collect these items every Sunday and deliver to Amazing Grace.  Please contact Marsha Judson with any questions at (860) 346-0005
 
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​Jesus said it. We know it. Why do we have such a hard time doing it?​

​Please join us in prayer to heal a nation. A nation that has been turning their backs far too long ​on their neighbors...next door, in our streets, and in our churches. Love Thy Neighbor...who is my neighbor? How long Lord, how long?

Please pray. Pray on your own. Pray with friends and family. Pray in your church. Love that heals starts with our hearts inviting God's love into the world.  Please join us in inviting that love into the world today. NOW.

Please.

​Amen.

July 10, 2016
8th Sunday after Pentecost
​
 Sermon
"Gotta go, gotta go!" 
by
Barbara Marks, Pastor
 Children's Sermon  by John Blossom

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

 at

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

~
Scripture:

Colossians 1:1-14
 &
Luke 10:25-37
 ~

Announcements:
 
 
The Sew ‘n’ Sew’s - will meet July 12th and August 9th (the second Tuesday of every month) at 10 a.m. at Heritage Commons.  Bring your brown bag lunch.  Please see Rachel Titus for more information. 
 
NEEDED -  Vacuum Cleaner that works well, for the cleaning of the office.  Please contact Becky in the office at  (860) 346-3689.
 
“CLEAN WATER FOR NICARAGUANS UPDATE” -  The Connecticut District has done an outstanding job in raising money for water filters for Nicaragua.  Our total number of water filters for Nicaragua is 345!          
​Thanks for your contribution…345 families will have clean water.
 
Coffee Hour -  needs a few volunteers for the month of July…  Please sign up to help out our Hospitality Committee at the “Welcoming Table”.
 
The United Methodist Men - meet at the parsonage for a men’s breakfast Saturday, August 6th, and the first Saturday of each month. Bring a friend! See David Marks or Warren Western for more information. 
 
Choir Fellowship -  If you have a desire to sing God’s praises with us, this would be a great time to do so.  For more information, please call Stephanie Buggie at (203) 494-3153, or email sbuggie@sbcglobal.net
 
Updating our Prayer List – We want to be sure that our prayers are heard and supported, and that we can do this effectively.  Please help us by contacting the Church office to indicate which of your prayer requests of yours on our current list should be active, and how long they should be active.  By default, we will keep new prayers on the list for six weeks, but feel free to indicate another time frame.  If you would like to have a member to pray with you personally, please contact Dianne Clark at (860) 346-7345.
 
Amazing Grace Donations - can now be brought to church any Sunday. In addition to tuna and cereal, they are looking for donations of oatmeal, coffee and soup.  The Missions committee will collect these items every Sunday and deliver to Amazing Grace.  Please contact Marsha Judson with any questions at (860) 346-0005

 

Who does it take to build a Habitat house?

Anyone! And everyone.

If you enjoyed last fall's build date for our community's latest Habitat for Humanity build, there are build dates available this month for people who would like to chip in on a team to help bring this home on Summer Street in Portland, CT to completion. Upcoming dates include:

Friday, July 8, 15 & 22
Saturday, July 9 & 23

There is also an upcoming opportunity to help clean and assemble furniture on Saturday, July 16th

For more information see John Blossom or sign up directly online here.

July 3, 2016
7th Sunday after Pentecost
​
 Sermon
"The WORLD" 
by
John Blossom, Seminarian Associate, CLS
 Children's Sermon  by John Blossom

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

 at

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

~
Scripture:

Acts 10:1-16, 24, 34-36, 44-48
 &
John 3: 16-17, 19-21
 ~

Announcements:
 
Prayer Circle - will meet TODAY following fellowship time.  We hope to make the Prayer Circle a monthly event….  Please contact Dianne Clark for more information.
 
The Sew ‘n’ Sew’s - will meet July 12th and August 9th (the second Tuesday of every month) at 10 a.m. at Heritage Commons.  Bring your brown bag lunch.  Please see Rachel Titus for more information. 
 
Coffee Hour -  needs a few volunteers for the month of July…  Please sign up to help out our Hospitality Committee at the “Welcoming Table”.
 
The United Methodist Men - meet at the parsonage for a men’s breakfast Saturday, August 6th, and the first Saturday of each month. Bring a friend! See David Marks or Warren Western for more information. 
 
Choir Fellowship -  If you have a desire to sing God’s praises with us, this would be a great time to do so.  For more information, please call Stephanie Buggie at (203) 494-3153, or email sbuggie@sbcglobal.net
 
Vacation - Pastor Barbara Marks will be on vacation and will return on July 5, 2016.  If anyone is in need of the Pastor while she is on vacation, please contact John Blossom as he will be covering for Pastor Barbara Marks.  John can be reached at (203) 293-8511.
 
Updating our Prayer List – We want to be sure that our prayers are heard and supported, and that we can do this effectively.  Please help us by contacting the Church office to indicate which of your prayer requests of yours on our current list should be active, and how long they should be active.  By default, we will keep new prayers on the list for six weeks, but feel free to indicate another time frame.  If you would like to have a member to pray with you personally, please contact Dianne Clark at (860) 346-7345.
 
Amazing Grace Donations - can now be brought to church any Sunday. In addition to tuna and cereal, they are looking for donations of oatmeal, coffee and soup.  The Missions committee will collect these items every Sunday and deliver to Amazing Grace.  Please contact Marsha Judson with any questions at (860) 346-0005.