​Welcome Our Newly Activated Members – Sharon Hagelund, Kristan McLaughlin, and Tom Fisher, today following worship!  We have already seen so much participation from them!  We are blessed!
 
Thank You – to all who participated in the St. Vincent DePaul dinner…it was a success and you helped over 100 people come out of the cold for hot soup and cookies.  That soup was delicious!  Yum!  I would also like to thank our neighbors Mondo’s Pizza for supplying 10 pizzas, let them know how much you appreciate them when you visit!  Jill and Marsha you did an excellent job coordinating this special event.
 
Advent Study – begins today following fellowship…we will work right from the Bible and lectionary passages.  Do something spiritual to refresh and awaken your soul this Advent season as we explore Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace.
 
Trustee Committee – will be meeting, Wednesday, December 5th, 7pm at the Parsonage.  Please see Bill Collins for more details/questions.
 
Adath Israel – invites the community to join them December 5th at 5:30pm for the Hanukkah Community Candle Lighting followed by dinner.  Dinner is vegetarian and no-dairy.  Please RSVP if interested at (860) 346-4709.
 
United Methodist Women/Sew ‘n’ Sew ladies – will be meeting, Wednesday, December 12th, at the Green Room in Middletown at 12pm, for their holiday gathering.  Please see Rachel Titus for more information.
 
Finance Committee – will be meeting, Thursday, December 13th, 7pm at the Parsonage, to review where we stand with the New Consecration Stewardship campaign and to set bill paying priorities.  Please see Nancy Burton for more details/questions.
 
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” – or, is it? For those who find the Christmas season difficult for many reasons, the United Churches of Durham, First UMC of Middletown, and Middlefield federated Church will join together in hosting a Blue Christmas Service on December 16 at 4pm.  The name refers to the loneliness, sadness and grieving that people might experience during the holiday season – whether from negative memories, difficult losses, or from complicated personal relationships.  Please invite a friend in need of gentle care.  The service will be held at the United Churches of Durham, 228 Main Street, Durham, CT.
 
Holiday Cheer?– The FUMC is looking for ways to support children and families for the holidays.  If you have any ideas please see Pastor Barbara.
 
Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group Matthew on Sunday, December 9, 2018.  Please see Nancy Burton for details.  

​TODAY we will be visiting St. Vincent De Paul to serve our friends in need.  Please join us.  There are many ways you can help or serve.  Please see Jill Bennett or Marsha Judson for more information.
 
 
Advent Study – will begin next week.  We will be exploring scripture leading up to the birth of Christ.  Please bring your bible.
 
 
United Methodist Student Day – is TODAY, Sunday, November 25th.  Gifts to the United Methodist Student Day offering help deserving United Methodist students continue their education and their faith journeys as they strive to make a difference in the world and discern what God has called them to do.
 
 
Holiday Cheer?– The FUMC is looking for ways to support children and families for the holidays.  If you have any ideas please see Pastor Barbara.
 
 
Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group John on Sunday, December 2, 2018.  Please see Megan Camp for details.  

​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 worshipping with us again.  Please fill out a visitor card before leaving with your complete name and address.
 
Holy Habits Church Wide – book study will resume TODAY, Sunday, November 18th.  Please see Pastor Barbara with any questions.
 
United Methodist Student Day – is Sunday, November 25th.  Gifts to the United Methodist Student Day offering help deserving United Methodist students continue their education and their faith journeys as they strive to make a difference in the world and discern what God has called them to do.
 
Help Feed Needy/Homeless Families– with FUMC and St. Vincent de Paul on Sunday, November 25th, the Sunday after Thanksgiving.   Donations for the ingredients for the “Methodist Soup”, plastic ware, bowls, cups, and napkins are needed.  Also, we are need of volunteers to make the soup and to bake the cookies.  Please see Jill Bennett to make donations and sign-up to volunteer.
 
 
Holiday Cheer?– The FUMC is looking for ways to support children and families for the holidays.  If you have any ideas please see Pastor Barbara.
 
 
Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group Luke on Sunday, November 25, 2018.  Please see Sharon Riley for details.  

​Thank You – Bill and Margaret Very for visiting with us today and sharing your gift of music!
 
Charge Conference - will be Wednesday, November 14, 2018.  Our charge conference will be held at First UMC Meriden, 159 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450, at 6:30 pm.  All members are welcome.  Reports are now PAST DUE and need to be turned into the church office IMMEDIATELY.  All reports must be in “Microsoft Word Format” as this is the program that is used to put together the Charge Conference Booklets.  Please emailed to churchoffice@fumcmiddletownct.org
 
Holy Habits Church Wide – book study will be on break due to Sunday activities.  We will resume on Sunday, November 18th.  Please see Pastor Barbara with any questions.
 
Tea Party? Back by Popular DEMAND!– Invite a friend, neighbor, or family member and find out what formal “tea” etiquette is all about.  Come enjoy this fundraiser luncheon event with Marsha Judson and Diane Johnson Saturday, November 17th, at 11:30 a.m. in the parsonage.  There are only seats for 24 so sign up early…!  Did we say bring a friend?!
 
Help Feed Needy/Homeless Families– with FUMC and St. Vincent de Paul on Sunday, November 25th, the Sunday after Thanksgiving.   Donations for the ingredients for the “Methodist Soup”, plastic ware, bowls, cups, and napkins are needed.  Also, we are need of volunteers to make the soup and to bake the cookies.  Please see Jill Bennett to make donations and sign-up to volunteer.
 
 
Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group Mark on Sunday, November 18, 2018.  Please see Debbie Camp for details.  

The Victorian Tea Party dazzled with several delicious courses and selections of finger foods and desserts​. There was an assortment of teas to choose from. Not only that, attendees were also educated on the traditions and history of the Victorian Tea. We would like to that Marsha Judson, Dianne Johnson, and other volunteers who helped make the day so enjoyable. If you weren't able to attend...don't worry! Marsha and Dianne are throwing another tea party on Saturday, November 17th at 11:30am. It is only $20 a person, for a high quality experience. Please see Marsha Judson to sign up! 

Daylight Saving Time is coming to an end on November 4th, 2018 at 2:00am. Please don't forget to set your clocks BACK one hour before going to bed tonight! We look forward to seeing you well rested in the morning!

​New Consecration Sunday – is TODAY - Celebration Luncheon is following Worship. 
 
 Charge Conference - will be Wednesday, November 14, 2018.  Our charge conference will be held at First UMC Meriden, 159 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450, at 6:30 pm.  All members are welcome.  Reports are now PAST DUE and need to be turned into the church office IMMEDIATELY.  All reports must be in “Microsoft Word Format” as this is the program that is used to put together the Charge Conference Booklets.  Please emailed to churchoffice@fumcmiddletownct.org
 
Holy Habits Church Wide – book study will be on break due to Sunday activities.  We will resume on Sunday, November 18th.  Please see Pastor Barbara with any questions.
 
 
Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group Matthew on Sunday, November 11, 2018.  Please see Rossana Barnaby for details.