Third Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon
"More than Almost"
by
John Blossom, CLS
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 21:8-21
&
Matthew 10:24-39
Announcements
Heartsaver® CPR AED - August 12th from 8:45am – 12pm at the parsonage. The cost of the course is $70.00 cash, credit, or debit. This is a video-based, instructor –led course that teaches adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants. This course teaches skills with the AHA’s research-proven practice- while –watching technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students’ learning of skills. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements. If you are interested in joining, please sign up or contact the church office.
Small Great Things Summer Book Club - Will be starting August 17, 2017. This is a novel by Jodi Picoult, were she tackles the profoundly challenging yet essential concerns of our time: prejudice, race, and justice. This book club will be combined with the Hartford UMC. Please sign up if you are interested in joining… If you have more questions, please contact Pastor Barbara Marks.
Women of Joy - is August 18th & 19th in Lowell, MA. Women of all ages and walks of life as they encounter the Word of God, the joy of music and the spirit of friendship. Its your life journey – Women of Joy will encourage you along the way. For more details please call (800) 374-1550 or view details online at womenofjoy.org.
FUMC Choir needs YOU! - Yes, you… If you would like to share your voice we are happy to have you join the choir. The choir is open to all. Please see Patty Hurlburt for more information.
SPPR Committee - will meet Wednesday, June 28th 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, July 1st, and the first Saturday of each month. And they will be hosting coffee hour on July 2nd. 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. And they will be hosting coffee hour July 16th. Bring a brown bag lunch. Please see Barbara Hendershot for more information.
Finance Committee - will meet Wednesday, July 12th at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Warren Western for more information.
Trustee Committee - will meet Wednesday, July 19th at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Bill Collins for more information.
Amazing Grace Donations – are extremely grateful for our donations. Our congregation’s donations so far in 2017 total 189 pounds of food. All 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.