Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
Sermon
by
Pastor Barbara Marks
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:
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
&
Matthew 5: 1-12
Announcements:
Are we “GO”ing to Grow? Who’s turn is it to invite? EVERYONE’S!
District Resource Days – TODAY -will be January 29, 2017 at the Prospect UMC, in Bristol, CT, from 2pm to 4:45pm and on February 4, 2017 at the Golden Hill UMC, in Bridgeport, CT, from 9 am to 11:45am. There are several workshops to that may interest you. Please contact Debbie Camp at (860) 638-9323 with any questions or concerns.
The United Methodist Men - meet at the parsonage for a men’s breakfast Saturday, February 4th, and the first Saturday of each month. Bring a friend! See David Marks or Warren Western for more information.
Souper Sunday Feb 5th – Pre-game with us following worship at the parsonage. Come join the fellowship and vote for your favorite soup! This is a free-will offering lunch. Proceeds will benefit “Days for Girls”. You will be home in plenty of time to see the game.
Finance Committee - will meet Wednesday, February 8th at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see 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.
Trustee Committee - will meet Wednesday, February 15th at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Bill Collins for more information.
SPPR Committee - will meet Wednesday, February 22th at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Sharon Riley for more information.
UMCOR Updates- Hurricane Matthew- When disaster strikes, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) mobilizes to respond to the most pressing human needs and then stays until recovery is complete. Through local United Methodist churches and trained disaster response workers, UMCOR provides immediate relief, assistance with cleanup and rebuilding, pastoral counseling and support for children and youth who have been through trauma. 100% of your donation goes directly to relief efforts. Donate online @UMCOR.org
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.