November 26, 2017
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon
"Be Thankful For The Love Within"
by
Pastor Barbara Marks
 
Please join us for worship
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.  

 at

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

~
Scripture:

Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
 &
Matthew 25:31-46

Announcements:
You are INVITED – to dine with Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton on Tuesday, December 5th at 6:30pm, Golden Hill United Methodist Church, 20 Elm Street, Bridgeport, CT.  Hear the Bishop unveil: 2018 & Beyond, Mission, Vision, Values, Goals, and a Strategic Plan.  Sign up at the Usher Table to reserve a spot TODAY.
 
Student Day Sunday – TODAY – Gifts to United Methodist Student Day Sunday help deserving United Methodist students continue their education and faith journeys as they strive to make a difference in the world and discern what God has called them to do.
 
Because of Bethlehem – Begins TODAY - 4 weeks each year, the Christmas season compels people to ask the Christmas questions.  What’s the big deal about the baby in the manger?  Who was he?  What does his birth have to do with me?  Of all the responses to these questions, there is one that stands out from the rest:  Because of Bethlehem, God knows what it is like to be a human.  When we talk to God about our challenges, our struggles, and our tough times, he understands, because he’s been there.  He’s been here.  Join us Sundays (following worship or Thursday evenings)
 
SPPR Committee - will meet on Monday, November 27th at 7pm at the Parsonage.  Please contact Sharon Riley for more information.
 
Trustees Committee - will meet on Wednesday, December 6th at 7pm at the Parsonage.  Please contact Bill Collins for more information.
 
UMC Market - when making purchases, REMEMBER to use UMC Market.  The church will then receive a percentage of the purchase price.  Many stores that you already shop at are on the website.  Go to UMCmarket@umcmarket.org to sign up today.  Please contact Warren Western for more information.
 
With Thanks from Warren - I wish to express my deep appreciation for the reception and send off that the congregation gave me and the special gift of the study Bible with your notes.  The Bible has a wealth of other information in it beyond the scripture text and I will enjoy it and treasure it very much.  You all are very much in my thoughts and prayers.  My prayer is that you will grow in ministry and as a congregation during the coming years.  Thank you again for everything and may God’s blessings be upon you.  Warren
 
Volunteers needed for COFFEE HOUR. 
Please check the sign-up sheet for a date that would work for you….
  

November 19, 2017
Twenty-forth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon
"Trust, Trust In The Lord"
by
Pastor Barbara Marks
 
Please join us for worship
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.  

 at

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

~
Scripture:

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
 &
Matthew 25:14-30


Announcements:  
 Thank You – Sue Paulsen for sharing your gift of music with us today.
 
Soup Kitchen – TODAY!, Please come help us to serve the people in need at St. Vincent de Paul, 617 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457 at 5pm.  See Marsha Judson or Jill Bennett for details.
 
With Thanks from Warren - I wish to express my deep appreciation for the reception and send off that the congregation gave me and the special gift of the study Bible with your notes.  The Bible has a wealth of other information in it beyond the scripture text and I will enjoy it and treasure it very much.  You all are very much in my thoughts and prayers.  My prayer is that you will grow in ministry and as a congregation during the coming years.  Thank you again for everything and may God’s blessings be upon you.  Warren
 
Student Day Sunday – November 26, 2017 – Gifts to United Methodist Student Day Sunday help deserving United Methodist students continue their education and faith journeys as they strive to make a difference in the world and discern what God has called them to do.
 
Because of Bethlehem – Begins November 26 - 4 weeks each year, the Christmas season compels people to ask the Christmas questions.  What’s the big deal about the baby in the manger?  Who was he?  What does his birth have to do with me?  Of all the responses to these questions, there is one that stands out form the rest:  Because of Bethlehem, God knows what it is like to be a human.  When we talk to God about our challenges, our struggles, and our tough times, he understands, because he’s been there.  He’s been here.  Join us Sundays (following worship or Thursday evenings)
 
Half Truths – God Helps Those Who Help Themselves And Other Things The Bible Doesn’t Say, following worship at the parsonage today.  Our last session includes Love the sinner, hate the sin.
 
UMC Market  - when making purchases, REMEMBER to use UMC Market.  The church will then receive a percentage of the purchase price.  Many stores that you already shop at are on the website.  Go to UMCmarket@umcmarket.org to sign up today.  Please contact Warren Western for more information.
 
The Sew ‘n’ Sew’s - will meet the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at Heritage Commons.   Bring a brown bag lunch.  Please see Barbara Hendershot for more information. 
 
 
 
 
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November 12, 2017
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon
"Got Oil?"
by
Pastor Barbara Marks
 
Please join us for worship
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.  

 at

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

~
Scripture:

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
 &
Matthew 25:1-13


Announcements:  
 
Christian Ed  - will meet TODAY after worship to discuss upcoming events.
 
Half Truths – God Helps Those Who Help Themselves And Other Things The Bible Doesn’t Say,  study started October 15th, following worship at the parsonage, and will continue for five weeks.  Adam Hamilton’s study will explore these common Christian sayings with the wisdom found in Scripture.

1. Everything happens for a reason
2. God helps those who help themselves
3. God won’t give you more than you can handle
4. God said it, I believe it, that settles it
5. Love the sinner, hate the sin

 
UMC Market  - when making purchases, REMEMBER to use UMC Market.  The church will then receive a percentage of the purchase price.  Many stores that you already shop at are on the website.  Go to UMCmarket@umcmarket.org to sign up today.  Please contact Warren Western for more information.
 
The Sew ‘n’ Sew’s - will meet the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at Heritage Commons.   Bring a brown bag lunch.  Please see Barbara Hendershot for more information.  

YOU ARE INVITED
TO JOIN
New York Annual Conference

Thomas J. Bickerton
  Resident Bishop

ON

DECEMBER 5th 2017
6:30PM

AT GOLDEN HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
20 ELM STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
(PARKING @ PUBLIC GARAGE 2 BLOCKS AWAY)

Rev. TISHA BRANCH, PASTOR
 Rev. Dr. Alpher Sylvester, D.S
 
For the past twelve months, Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton has been listening to the voices, concerns and hope of the New York Annual Conference. He is now ready to share what God has directed him to do as part of his assignment to our conference.
HEAR BISHOP UNVEIL: 2018 & BEYOND
                                                 MISSION
                                                  VISION
                                                VALUES
                                                 GOALS
                                                 STRATEGIC PLAN
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ATTENDANCE: STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
A MEAL WILL BE SERVED
PLEASE RSVP: NUMBER ATTENDING TO DISTRICT OFFICE
Pastors & Church Leaders MANDATORY

November 5, 2017
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Sunday​
Sermon

by
Pastor Barbara Marks
 
Please join us for worship
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.  

 at

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

~
Scripture:

1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
 &
Matthew 22:34-46


Announcements:  

REMINDER - to turn your clocks back on Saturday, November 4, 2017
​
 Charge Conference - will be November 9th from 7 – 8:30pm.  All committee leaders are asked to email their reports in the office by October 30th , in order to be included in the Charge Conference book. 
 
Laity Convocation - will be November 11th and the theme is “The Community Continues...” Acts 2:42-47.  The special guest speaker is Rev. Junius B. Dotson, General Secretary of Discipleship Ministries.  Cost is $25.00 per person and includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and a copy of Holy Habits.  Please register online at NYAC.com.
 
Half Truths – God Helps Those Who Help Themselves And Other Things The Bible Doesn’t Say,  study started October 15th, following worship at the parsonage, and will continue for five weeks.  Adam Hamilton’s study will explore these common Christian sayings with the wisdom found in Scripture.

1. Everything happens for a reason
2. God helps those who help themselves
3. God won’t give you more than you can handle
4. God said it, I believe it, that settles it
5. Love the sinner, hate the sin

 
UMC Market  - when making purchases, REMEMBER to use UMC Market.  The church will then receive a percentage of the purchase price.  Many stores that you already shop at are on the website.  Go to UMCmarket@umcmarket.org to sign up today.  Please contact Warren Western for more information.
 
The Sew ‘n’ Sew’s - will meet the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at Heritage Commons.   Bring a brown bag lunch.  Please see Barbara Hendershot for more information.