First Sunday After Epiphany
Sermon
"How Do I Get in the Hourse?"
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:
Isaiah 42:1-9
&
Matthew 3:13-17
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Announcements:
Human Relations Day – will be January 15, 2017. Gifts to Human Relations Day Sunday support the Community Developers Program and community advocacy through United Methodist Voluntary Services, related to the General Board of Global Ministries, and at-risk teens through the Youth Offender Rehabilitation program, General Board of Church and Society.
Church Conference - will be January 15, 2017. The Rev Ken Kieffer will be preaching at the Sunday Morning Worship Service. Following the morning Worship Service the meeting will take place at the parsonage. Will include LUNCH… Please sign up so we know you are coming.
Finance Committee - will meet Wednesday, January 11th at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Warren Western for more information.
Trustees’ - will meet Wednesday, January 18th at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Bill Collins for more information.
SPPR Committee - will meet Wednesday, January 25th 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
The United Methodist Men - meet at the parsonage for a men’s breakfast Saturday, Febuary 4th, 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.
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.
***Pastor Marks will be out of the office from January 10th through January 12th. Please contact John Blossom if you need assistance at (203) 293-8511.