 | Are you at a crossroads in your life? Is our church at a crossroads? You are not alone - we all face life-changing decisions, all of which have the potential to lead us to God's road. Pastor Barbara Marks' sermon "At the Crossroads" this Sunday, 1 November, will focus on the personal crossroads that she faced as God presented her with a higher calling to ministries. Sunday, 10AM, 44 Maynard Street. All Saint's Sunday commemoration and communion for all. |
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All Saints' Sunday
Sermon “Standing at the Crossroads” by Pastor Barbara Marks 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: Ruth 1:1-8 & Mark 12:28-34 ~ Announcements: Christian Education -‘Remembering Your Story’ series continues! Please join us today, immediately following fellowship. We look forward to seeing you! Sunday Breakfast – Join us for breakfast the second Sunday of each month at the Elk’s Lodge. Breakfast will be held next Sunday, November 8th. A great breakfast is served downstairs from the ballroom, starting at 8:00 a.m. for just $6.00. Join us for fellowship and breakfast and then come upstairs to worship. Tres Dias Women’s #101 will be held November 12-15. It is a weekend filled with the love, grace and peace of Jesus. Come experience this closer walk on the journey of faith. See Pastor Barbara for details. FUMC will be serving a meal at the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen on Sunday, November 22, 2015. We need to start planning for this. Volunteers are needed. Anyone interested in volunteering should see Jill Bennett after church or call her at home at 860-345-7382. Email Correction - Pastor Barbara’s correct email isBarbara.marks@comcast.net. It is listed incorrectly in the directory. Amazing Grace Donations can now be brought to church anySunday. 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. The Coordinator of Rides to The Elk’s Lodge in Middletown is Jill Bennett. Please contact Jill at 860-345-7382 if you are in need of a ride to our new location. We have a Facebook page! Help spread the word about the church by “liking” the church page and “sharing” posts. (http://www.facebook.com/pages/First-United-Methodist-Church/109638702407308). Please Note - We are looking for everyone to update their home phone and cell phone numbers as well as their email addresses for correct communications. Please call or email Cyndi at the church office to update churchoffice@fumcmiddletownct.org /860-346-3689. Members, friends, and neighbors of First United Methodist Church, Middletown had a wonderful time on Saturday, October 24th, as we celebrated and blessed anew our property at 221 Ridge Road, currently in use as our church office and outreach center, and for many decades the parsonage for our congregation. Pastor Barbara Marks blessed the home, using a 1940-era Book of Worship, alongside Connecticut District Superintendent Ken Kieffer and the many people in attendance. The home has been decorated very tastefully inside, with modern colors and fixtures complementing the classic designs of an American home, and highlighting some of the beautiful furnishings that are a part of our legacy. We are excited to be bringing this property into new service, and so very grateful for our trustees, for the construction team, and for everyone who contributed to the success of this great day through setup, food, fellowship, and cleanup.
October 25, 2015
22nd Sunday After Pentecost Sermon “I Can See Clearly Now” by Pastor Barbara Marks 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: Job 42:1-6, 10-17 & Mark 10:46-52 ~ Announcements: Open House Parsonage Celebration – THIS SATURDAY,October 24th, 1-3 p.m. Join us for food, fun and fellowship. Bring the whole family - children’s crafts will be provided. Come help us celebrate the grand opening of our parsonage and outreach center at 221 Ridge Road, Middletown. We look forward to seeing you all there! Christian Education -‘Remembering Your Story’ series continues! Please join us this Sunday, immediately following fellowship. We look forward to seeing you! The Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, Oct 28th at 7 p.m. at the parsonage. At this meeting we will draft a budget for 2016 and discuss current finances and bills. All budget requests should be turned in to Doris Swain this Sunday or before the meeting. Contact Warren Western for more information. All Saints Day Sunday is November 1st. We will observe All Saints Day during our worship service on Nov 1, when we will read the names of church members, and church members’ family, who have died in the past year. If you would like someone’s name included on All Saints Sunday please call the church office. Tres Dias Women’s #101 will be held November 12-15. It is a weekend filled with the love, grace and peace of Jesus. Come experience this closer walk on the journey of faith. See Pastor Barbara for details. Email Correction - Pastor Barbara’s correct email isBarbara.marks@comcast.net. It is listed incorrectly in the directory. Amazing Grace Donations can now be brought to church anySunday. 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. The Coordinator of Rides to The Elk’s Lodge in Middletown is Jill Bennett. Please contact Jill at 860-345-7382 if you are in need of a ride to our new location. We have a Facebook page! Help spread the word about the church by “liking” the church page and “sharing” posts. (http://www.facebook.com/pages/First-United-Methodist-Church/109638702407308). Please Note - We are looking for everyone to update their home phone and cell phone numbers as well as their email addresses for correct communications. Please call or email Cyndi at the church office to update churchoffice@fumcmiddletownct.org /860-346-3689. ~ First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 65 Middletown, CT 06457 churchoffice@fumcmiddletownct.org 860-346-3689 Do not hesitate to call the church office with any questions or concerns. 
October 18, 2015
21st Sunday After Pentecost Sermon “The YES Network!” by Pastor Barbara Marks 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: Hebrews 5:1-10 & Mark 10:35-45 ~ Announcements: Christian Education -‘Remembering Your Story’ series continues! Please join us this Sunday, immediately following fellowship. We look forward to seeing you! Open House Parsonage Celebration – NEXT SATURDAY,October 24th, 1-3 p.m. Join us for food, fun and fellowship. Bring the whole family - children’s crafts will be provided. Come help us celebrate the grand opening of our parsonage and outreach center at 221 Ridge Road, Middletown. Are you a member of FUMC wondering if you can help? Of Course you can! There are many ways you can participate. Please use the sign-up sheet on the table and speak with or call Marsha Judson, Dawn Amell or Ted Lawrence. You may also call the church office for more information. All Saints Day Sunday is November 1st. We will observe All Saints Day during our worship service on Nov 1, when we will read the names of church members, and church members’ family, who have died in the past year. If you would like someone’s name included on All Saints Sunday please call the church office. Email Correction - Pastor Barbara’s correct email isBarbara.marks@comcast.net. It is listed incorrectly in the directory. Amazing Grace Donations can now be brought to church anySunday. 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. The Coordinator of Rides to The Elk’s Lodge in Middletown is Jill Bennett. Please contact Jill at 860-345-7382 if you are in need of a ride to our new location. We have a Facebook page! Help spread the word about the church by “liking” the church page and “sharing” posts. (http://www.facebook.com/pages/First-United-Methodist-Church/109638702407308). Please Note - We are looking for everyone to update their home phone and cell phone numbers as well as their email addresses for correct communications. Please call or email Cyndi at the church office to update churchoffice@fumcmiddletownct.org /860-346-3689. ~ First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 65 Middletown, CT 06457 churchoffice@fumcmiddletownct.org 860-346-3689 Do not hesitate to call the church office with any questions or concerns. *Please bear with us as the parsonage is under renovation. If you need to contact us and can't reach us by phone, please email the church office. We check our email regularly and will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.
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