First United Methodist Church  P.O. Box 2664  Middletown, CT  06457    203-410-3221         Worship 10:00 AM Sundays
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November 06th, 2020

11/6/2020

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Scriptures

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

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Matthew 25:1-13

Sermon Title

“All Used Up?!”

​Pastor Barbara Marks
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November 11th -Thank you to Veterans and their families that have sacrificed so much! Keep them in prayer.

Saturday, November 14, 2020  Laity Celebration
  
TIME: 10AM - 1PM
Please register at https://www.nyac.com/eventdetail/2020-annual-laity-celebration-virtual-14329365
Space is limited to 100 on the Zoom call.
 You will receive a link to join the meeting a few days prior to the event. Check our webpage as well for more information.
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November 15th
-All Church Council Meeting to approve the budget for Church Conference.
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Amazing Grace food pantry.  If your food is canned, boxed, bottled, jarred or shrink-wrapped it is needed! Drop off at worship and we will take it for you. 

​Charge Conference Reports due November 8th! 
Email them to Pastor Barbara or bring them to the Church office.- barbara.marks@comcast.net

Dates to Remember-November 29-District Conference 2:30 Zoom!
December 3rd-5:30-Church Charge Conference time with our DS-Please be there Zoom!

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Good News in Middletown-All Saint's Day

10/27/2020

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Scriptures

Matthew 5:1-12

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Revelation 7:9-17

Sermon Title

“Bad Stuff. Bad Stuff. Bad Stuff. Pause!”

​Pastor Barbara Marks

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All Saints Sunday- Today we will commemorate those Saints that have gone before us this past year. Please join us and lift up those Saints that are on your heart this day and share the importance they have had on our faith journey. 

November 15th-All Church Council Meeting to approve the budget for Church Conference.
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Amazing Grace food pantry.  If your food is canned, boxed, bottled, jarred or shrink-wrapped it is needed! Drop off at worship and we will take it for you.

Charge Conference Reports due November 8th! Email them to Pastor Barbara or bring them to the Church office.- barbara.marks@comcast.net
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This year's Laity Celebration will be a virtual event.
Please register at 
https://www.nyac.com/eventdetail/2020-annual-laity-celebration-virtual-14329365
DATE: Saturday, November 14, 2020    TIME: 10AM - 1PM
Please register early, as space is limited to 100 on the Zoom call. You will receive a link to join the meeting a few days prior to the event.

Study Book -We will be studying the book Black & White: Disrupting Racism One Friendship at a Time, by Teesha Hadra & John Hambrick.  If you choose to purchase your own copy of the book (from Amazon, Cokesbury, Barnes & Noble, etc.), there will be no charge for the Laity Celebration.
If you have questions, you may contact Roena Littlejohn at 203-331-9653 or Roena.Littlejohn@nyac-umc.com

 
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Good News in Middletown

10/20/2020

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​Outdoor Worship Continues! September 20th-Oct 25 we will hold outdoor worship ala parking lot style. Wear your mask, bring a chair (and perhaps coffee), and remember to keep socially distanced. Invite a friend! You might want to consider a jacket/blanket. We will still be Zooming, so if you would prefer or are unable to be present, join us from home. You can get that information on our website homepage.
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​Scriptures

Thessalonians 2:1-8

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Matthew 22:34:46

Sermon Title

“Press On Boldly”

​Pastor Barbara Marks
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​Outdoor Worship Continues! September 20th-Oct 25 we will hold outdoor worship ala parking lot style. Wear your mask, bring a chair (and perhaps coffee), and remember to keep socially distanced. Invite a friend! You might want to consider a jacket/blanket. We will still be Zooming, so if you would prefer or are unable to be present, join us from home. You can get that information on our website homepage.

All Saints November  1st- If you would like us to remember a  loved one on this special day please let us know. barbara.marks@comcast.net

November 15th-All Church Council Meeting to approve the budget for Church Conference.
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Bring an item for the Amazing Grace food pantry.  If your food is canned, boxed, bottled, jarred or shrink-wrapped it is needed! Drop off at worship and we will take it for you.

Charge Conference Reports due November 8th! Email them to Pastor Barbara or bring them to the Church office.- barbara.marks@comcast.net
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October 16th, 2020

10/16/2020

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Outdoor Worship Continues! September 20th-Oct 25 we will hold outdoor worship ala parking lot style. Wear your mask, bring a chair (and perhaps coffee), and remember to keep socially distanced. Invite a friend! You might want to consider a jacket/blanket. We will still be Zooming, so if you would prefer or are unable to be present, join us from home. You can get that information on our website homepage.

​Rev Ron Cox will be our guest preacher. Thank you Ron!
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Annual Meeting will take place Saturday, Oct 24th 9-1. See NYAC.com for information on how to connect.

Bring an item for the Amazing Grace food pantry.  If your food is canned, boxed, bottled, jarred or shrink-wrapped it is needed! Drop off at worship and we will take it for you.

Oct 21-SPRC Committee will meet via Zoom  @ 1pm -Important information will be reviewed heading towards Charge conference time. Please see Sharon for current printed materials.

Oct 21-Trustees will meet via Zoom  @ 7pm-updates on parsonage and  Church opening inside will be  discusses as well as the budget! 

Volunteers needed to compile Charge Conference booklet.

Volunteers  needed to clean the church before and after worship in November. This will be mandatory for indoor worship. Two together can do this in 15 minutes. Please let Deb Camp know. 
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October 08th, 2020

10/8/2020

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Outdoor Worship Continues! September 20th-Oct 25 we will hold outdoor worship ala parking lot style. Wear your mask, bring a chair (and perhaps coffee), and remember to keep socially distanced. Invite a friend! You might want to consider a jacket/blanket. We will still be Zooming, so if you would prefer or are unable to be present, join us from home. You can get that information on our website homepage.
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​Scriptures

Philippians 4:1-9

& 

Matthew 22:1-14

Sermon Title

“What    Ever?!”

​Pastor Barbara Marks
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World Communion Sunday Offering- Will take place again this Sunday Oct 11th-This offering supports a diverse mix of national and international ethnic young adults to make a global impact for Christ. Half of the offering benefits World Communion Scholarships for graduate students from the U.S. and other countries; the remainder assists Ethnic Scholarships for U.S. and international undergraduates studying in the U.S. and Ethnic In-Service Training. 

Annual Meeting will take place Saturday, Oct 24th 9-1. See NYAC.com for information on how to connect.

Bring an item for the Amazing Grace food pantry.  If your food is canned, boxed, bottled, jarred or shrink-wrapped it is needed! Drop off at worship and we will take it for you.

Oct 14-Finance Committee will meet Wednesday eve @ 7pm Zoom-Important information will be reviewed heading towards budget time. Please see Nancy for current printed materials on Sunday.

SPRC – Please return your  Charge Conference forms to Sharon Riley. 

Volunteers needed to compile Charge Conference booklet.

Volunteers  needed to clean the church before and after worship in November. This will be mandatory for indoor worship. Two together can do this in 15 minutes. Please let Deb Camp know. 
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This Week in Middletown

10/2/2020

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Outdoor Worship Continues! September 20th-Oct 25 we will hold outdoor worship ala parking lot style. Wear your mask, bring a chair (and perhaps coffee), and remember to keep socially distanced. Invite a friend! You might want to consider a jacket/blanket. We will still be Zooming, so if you would prefer or are unable to be present, join us from home. You can find that information on our website homepage.
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Scriptures

Exodus 20:1-4,7-9,12-20

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Philippians 3:4b-14

Sermon Title

“Race For Grace!”

​Pastor Barbara Marks
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World Communion Sunday offering. This offering supports a diverse mix of national and international ethnic young adults to make a global impact for Christ. Half of the offering benefits World Communion Scholarships for graduate students from the U.S. and other countries; the remainder assists Ethnic Scholarships for U.S. and international undergraduates studying in the U.S. and Ethnic In-Service Training. 

Bring an item for the Amazing Grace food pantry
.  If your food is canned, boxed, bottled, jarred or shrink-wrapped it is needed! Drop off at worship and we will take it for you.

Finance Committee will meet Wednesday eve 7pm Zoom-Important information will be reviewed heading towards budget time. Please see Nancy for current printed materials on Sunday.

SPRC –
 Please return your  Charge Conference forms to Sharon Riley. 

Volunteers needed to compile Charge Conference booklet.

Volunteers  needed to clean the church before and after worship in November. This will be mandatory for indoor worship. Two together can do this in 15 minutes. Please let Deb Camp know. 
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September 25th, 2020

9/25/2020

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 Outdoor Worship Continues! September 20th-Oct 25-10am
We will hold outdoor worship ala parking lot style. Wear your mask, bring a chair (and perhaps coffee), and remember to keep socially distanced. Invite a friend! You might want to consider a jacket/blanket.
We will continue on  Zoom, so if you would prefer or are unable to be present, join us from home. You can get that information on our website homepage.
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​Scriptures

   Philippians 2:1-13

& 

Matthew 21:23-32

Sermon Title

“Unity In The Community”

​Pastor Barbara Marks
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​ Connecticut District Conference Today will take place via Zoom September 27, 4:30-6:30.

​Bring an item for the Amazing Grace food pantry
.  If your food is canned, boxed, bottled, jarred or shrink-wrapped it is needed! Drop off at worship and we will take it for you.

SPRC – Please check with Sharon Riley for upcoming Charge Conference information paperwork.
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Welcome John Collinge, and his wife Marcia, as he joins us as our new Music Director. 
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September 18th, 2020

9/18/2020

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You are invited to worship outdoors with us beginning Sunday, September 20th, 10am! Invite a friend!
Bring a chair, mask, and coffee/water if you would like, you might need a blanket too! We will set up tail-gate style and keep socially distanced. 
Enjoy the message and music as we worship together.
Can't worship in person? Join us on live on Zoom!
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Scriptures

Philippians 1:21-20

& 

Matthew 20:1-16 

Sermon Title

“Complaining  or Choosing Life?!”

​Pastor Barbara Marks
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Bring an item for the Amazing Grace food pantry to worship on Sundays beginning Sept 20th.  If your food is canned, boxed, bottled, jarred or shrink-wrapped it is needed! 
Trustees, Finance & SPRC-It won't be long before reports are due for  Charge Conference!
​Connecticut District Conference will take place via Zoom September 27, 4:30-6:30. 
Music Director John Collinge will join us today with his wife Marcia. Welcome back to the USA! We are blessed to have you.
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September 11th, 2020

9/11/2020

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Scripture Lessons

Romans 14: 1-12

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Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon Title
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"Keeping Count"
Pastor Barbara Marks
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 Outdoor Worship Begins Next Sunday! September 20th-Oct 25 we will hold outdoor worship ala parking lot style. Wear your mask, bring a chair (and perhaps coffee), and remember to keep socially distanced. Invite a friend! You might want to consider a jacket/blanket. We will still be Zooming, so if you would prefer or are unable to be present, join us from home. 
Bring an item for the Amazing Grace food pantry to worship Sept 20th.  If your food is canned, boxed, bottled, jarred or shrink-wrapped it is needed! 
Trustees & Leadership Meeting - This Tuesday Eve, Sept 15, 6:30. Zoom link will be sent.
​Connecticut District Conference will take place via Zoom September 27, 4:30-6:30. Please go to https://www.nyac.com/nyac-2020-district-conferences to register to vote. Deadline is September 13th!
Prayers for John Collinge, and his wife Marcia, as he joins us in CT as our new Music Director. 
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This Week in Middletown

9/6/2020

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Scriptures

Romans 13:8-14

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Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon Title

"Forgive & Stay Polished!"

​Pastor Barbara Marks
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All Church Meeting has decided to take Worship outdoors for six weeks starting September 20th. We are currently seeking approval from the District Superintendent. Worship will still take place on Zoom so those that are unable to come will be able to be with us. We are hoping to make a visible presence in Middletown by opening outdoors to welcome visitors! 
Labor Day is a time to relax, refresh and renew. Enjoy this day with your family. Be Safe!
Monday Evening Conversations resume at 7pm. All are welcome!
​Amazing Grace-Please continue to support this ministry. Dropoff is located at 16 Stack Street in Middletown,  Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. If your food is canned, bottled, jarred or shrink-wrapped it is needed! 
Soup Kitchen- taking in fresh vegetables, meats and seasonings!  Sliced bread, lunch meats, canned tuna, as well as protein and granola bars, juice boxes and bottle water.  Personal hygiene items also needed. Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 AM till 1:00 PM, 617 Main St Middletown.
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John Collinge-Welcome as our new Music Director! You and Marcia are in our prayers as you travel from Brazil. 
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