What would we do if we suddenly discovered that God was standing right in front of us? What if God was not just in the Bible, or "up there," but alive, right now?
The people of a small town called Nazareth had to answer these questions when a man called Jesus declared to them that the living God was standing before them, ready to help the world. Centuries later, though, people still have that experience, right in their own hearts, when the living God is upon them. Are we ready to have it happen for us? And how will we use it to help God's world? Explore the answers to these questions in worship this Sunday, 10 AM, 44 Maynard Street.
Love playing music? Want a place to share a spiritual message through music? First United Methodist Church Middletown is a place where you can do that, with appreciative and ecouraging audiences - for up to $100 per performance. We call it #FirstMusic. We are now holding auditions for monthly performances at our church by local musicians who have a message that they'd like to share with others. We do not require specifically Christian music, though it is welcome, and previous experience with worship music is not necessary. If you have instrumental, vocal, or a group music talent that has something to say, in any musical genre, then let us help you to say it! Auditions will be held on an appointment basis at our church parsonage, 221 Ridge Road in Middletown. Our Music Director will be available to encourage and support you in your performance, and can help you to succeed. For more information and audition scheduling, please contact John Blossom by voice or text at (203) 293.8511, via email at outreach@fumcmiddletownct.org, or send us a message on Facebook or Twitter. We hope that you will share your music with us some time soon! Downloadable Poster:
It's a new year, a new chance to start fresh with our faith life. This Sunday Pastor Barbara Marks will help us to remember Jesus' baptism in the Jordan river, and will invite us to remember our own baptisms anew. We enter into God's universal community of Christians once by baptism, but we can feel God's fresh waters of grace flow into our lives whenever we are ready to return to Christian living. Join us in worship this Sunday, 10AM, 44 Maynard Street, in Middletown, CT.
Please join us on Thursday, December 24th 5 p.m. ~ Homily "Let it Be" Pastor Barbara Marks ~ In the Grand Ballroom at 44 Maynard Street Middletown, CT 06457 ~ First United Methodist Church 221 Ridge Road, Middletown, CT 06457 Office phone: (860) 346-3689 churchoffice@fumcmiddletownct.org / www.fumcmiddletownct.org Pastor Barbara Marks - Barbara.marks@comcast.net
All Community Children and Adults are cordially invited to attend
First United Methodist Church's Christmas Pageant Step into the Christmas Story and see shepherds and wise men as you have never seen them before. This Sunday, December 20, 2015 Fourth Sunday of Advent Pastor Barbara Marks Please join us Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at The Elk’s Lodge 44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT ~ Luke 2:1-16 and Matthew 2:1-11 Readings will be performed by the children of our congregation and special guests. ~ Announcements: Be an Angel and Reach for the Stars…This Sunday, December 20th is the last day to bring your items. Please bring your items to worship on Sunday. Thank you and bless you for your help! A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Megan Camp for working so hard with everyone to make this Pageant happen. We are blessed! Christmas Eve Service will be held at 5 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the Elk’s Lodge. Charge Conference is January 5th. Charge Conference Reports are NOW DUE. Please send an electronic copy of your report to Cyndi in the church office at churchoffice@fumcmiddletownct.org. All committee chairs and church leaders are expected to provide a charge conference report. Please contact Cyndi in the church office with any questions at 860-346-3689. 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 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. 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. Our mailing address has changed! All mailings should now be sent to First United Methodist Church at 221 Ridge Road, Middletown, CT 06457. Thank you! ~ First United Methodist Church 221 Ridge Road Middletown, CT 06457 churchoffice@fumcmiddletownct.org 860-346-3689 *Please Note: Church cancellations can be found on WFSB (channel 3) and NBC30. Make sure we have your email for additional notifi
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