April 23, 2017
Second Sunday of Easter
Sermon
"What it Takes to Believe"
by
Jesse Rader
Please join us for worship
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
at
The Elk’s Lodge
44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT
~
Scripture:
Psalm 16
&
John 20:19-31
Announcements
We welcome Jesse Rader to our Church pulpit this morning as our guest preacher. Jesse comes to us from the Branford UMC. He is just starting his journey on the Local Pastor track. Please extend to him a hearty Middletown welcome!
Connecticut District Conference – will be Sunday, April 30th from 2pm – 4pm. At the First United Methodist Church, 15 Pleasant Street (Corner of East Main St.), Meriden, CT 06450. There will be a celebration of the innumerable contributions of District Superintendent Kenneth Kieffer, Administrative Assistant Dorothy Chamberlain and MUCH MORE! All are welcome.
Special Offering – will be collected for “Days for Girls” throughout the month of April… Please leave your offering in the discretionary plate.
Days for Girls –is an organization that provides quality sustainable feminine hygiene kits and education to girls and women in over 75 countries to help reverse the cycle of poverty. Activities include sewing, ironing, folding, snapping, prepping, etc. Fabric donations are also appreciated. There are no requirements to participate, besides a desire to do so. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. Please contact Megan Camp for more information via email at megmariecamp@gmail.com, or in person at Sunday service!
SPPR Committee - will meet Wednesday, April 26th at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Sharon Riley for more information.
The United Methodist Men - meet at the parsonage for a men’s breakfast Saturday, May 6th, and the first Saturday of each month. Bring a friend! See David Marks or 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.
Finance Committee - will meet Wednesday, May 10th at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Warren Western for more information.
Trustee Committee - will meet Wednesday, May 17th at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Bill Collins for more information.
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. Please contact Marsha Judson with any questions at (860) 346-0005.
Second Sunday of Easter
Sermon
"What it Takes to Believe"
by
Jesse Rader
Please join us for worship
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
at
The Elk’s Lodge
44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT
~
Scripture:
Psalm 16
&
John 20:19-31
Announcements
We welcome Jesse Rader to our Church pulpit this morning as our guest preacher. Jesse comes to us from the Branford UMC. He is just starting his journey on the Local Pastor track. Please extend to him a hearty Middletown welcome!
Connecticut District Conference – will be Sunday, April 30th from 2pm – 4pm. At the First United Methodist Church, 15 Pleasant Street (Corner of East Main St.), Meriden, CT 06450. There will be a celebration of the innumerable contributions of District Superintendent Kenneth Kieffer, Administrative Assistant Dorothy Chamberlain and MUCH MORE! All are welcome.
Special Offering – will be collected for “Days for Girls” throughout the month of April… Please leave your offering in the discretionary plate.
Days for Girls –is an organization that provides quality sustainable feminine hygiene kits and education to girls and women in over 75 countries to help reverse the cycle of poverty. Activities include sewing, ironing, folding, snapping, prepping, etc. Fabric donations are also appreciated. There are no requirements to participate, besides a desire to do so. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. Please contact Megan Camp for more information via email at megmariecamp@gmail.com, or in person at Sunday service!
SPPR Committee - will meet Wednesday, April 26th at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Sharon Riley for more information.
The United Methodist Men - meet at the parsonage for a men’s breakfast Saturday, May 6th, and the first Saturday of each month. Bring a friend! See David Marks or 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.
Finance Committee - will meet Wednesday, May 10th at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Warren Western for more information.
Trustee Committee - will meet Wednesday, May 17th at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Bill Collins for more information.
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. Please contact Marsha Judson with any questions at (860) 346-0005.
