First United Methodist Church  40 Tuttle Rd  Middletown, CT  06457    203-410-3221         Worship 10:00 AM Sundays
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This week at First UMC of Middletown

12/28/2018

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December 30, 2018
First Sunday after Christmas

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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Scripture:

Genesis 3:8-15, 17-19
Genesis 22:15-18
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Isaiah 11:1-9
Luke 1:26-35, 38
Luke 2:1-7
Luke 2:8-16
Luke 2:17-20
&

Matthew 2:1-11
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Navigating in a changing world we step into the community with faith as Jesus followers.
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​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 worshiping with us again.  Please fill out a visitor card before leaving with your complete name and address.
 
Finance Committee – will be meet on Wednesday, January 16th, at 7pm in the Parsonage.  Please see Nancy Burton for more details.
 
SPPR Committee – will be meet on Wednesday, January 23rd, at 7pm in the Parsonage.  Please see Sharon Riley for more details.
 
Healing The Wounds of Grief & Trauma– daytime classes now forming for January 2019.  Sign up today on the sign-up sheet or call (860) 386-3689.  Please contact Pastor Barbara for more details.
 
Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group Matthew on Sunday, January 6, 2019.  Please see Nancy Burton for details.  
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Chrismas Eve Service at First UMC of Middletown

12/23/2018

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December 24, 2018
Christmas Eve

  Sermon  

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

 at


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

~
Scripture:

Isaiah 9:2-7
&
Luke 2:1-20
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Navigating in a changing world we step into the community with faith as Jesus followers.
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​Christmas Eve Worship – will be at So. Congregational Church, 9 Pleasant Street, Middletown at 5pm!  See you there…
 
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 worshiping with us again.  Please fill out a visitor card before leaving with your complete name and address.
 
Healing The Wounds of Grief & Trauma– daytime classes now forming for January 2019.  Sign up today on the sign-up sheet or call (860) 386-3689.  Please contact Pastor Barbara for more details.
 
Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group John on Sunday, December 30, 2018.  Please see Megan Camp for details.  
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This week at First UMC of Middletown

12/21/2018

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December 23, 2018
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Christmas  Pageant 
by
Our Sunday School
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Please join us for worship
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.  

 at


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

~
Scripture:


Luke 1:39-55
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Navigating in a changing world we step into the community with faith as Jesus followers.
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​Christmas Eve Worship – will be at So. Congregational Church, 9 Pleasant Street, Middletown at 5pm!  See you there…
 
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 worshiping with us again.  Please fill out a visitor card before leaving with your complete name and address.
 
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.
 
Healing The Wounds of Grief & Trauma– daytime classes now forming for January 2019.  Sign up today on the sign-up sheet or call (860) 386-3689.  Please contact Pastor Barbara for more details.
 
Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group John on Sunday, December 30, 2018.  Please see Megan Camp for details.  
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Christmas Eve Service

12/19/2018

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Our Christmas Eve service will be held at 5:00pm on Christmas Eve at South Congregational Church located at 9 Pleasant St in Middletown. We are blessed to be able to use this church space for the evening. Please join us for what is sure to be a beautiful service, as we come together to remember the true meaning of Christmas. 
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Christmas Pageant THIS Sunday!

12/19/2018

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Our annual Christmas pageant will take place this Sunday during worship at 10:00am at 44 Maynard St in Middletown. This year, we are doing a unique adaptation of the nativity story, and ALL are invited to participate. There is no rehearsal necessary, just show up at worship and chose the part of Mary, Joseph, an angel, a wise man, or an animal. No fuss and no stress! We invite you to join us in celebrating the birth of Jesus. 
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This week at First UMC of Middletown

12/14/2018

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December 16, 2018
Third Sunday of Advent

  Sermon  
"Awake To Joy"

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

 at


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

~
Scripture:

Philippians 4:4-7
&
Luke 3:7-20
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Navigating in a changing world we step into the community with faith as Jesus followers.
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Christmas Eve Worship – will be at So. Congregational Church, 9 Pleasant Street, Middletown at 5pm!  See you there…
 
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 worshiping with us again.  Please fill out a visitor card before leaving with your complete name and address.
 
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.
 
 “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 TODAY 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.
 
Healing The Wounds of Grief & Trauma– daytime classes now forming for January 2019.  Sign up today on the sign-up sheet.  Please contact Pastor Barbara for more details.
 
Coffee Hour - will be hosted by group Luke on Sunday, December 23, 2018.  Please see Sharon Riley for details.  
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This week at First UMC of Middletown

12/7/2018

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December 9, 2018
Second Sunday of Advent

  Sermon  
"Awake To Peace"

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

 at


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

~
Scripture:

Malachi 3:1-4
&
Luke 3:1-6
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Navigating in a changing world we step into the community with faith as Jesus followers.
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​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 worshiping with us again.  Please fill out a visitor card before leaving with your complete name and address.
 
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.
 
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 Mark on Sunday, December 16, 2018.  Please see Debbie Camp for details.  
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