January 28, 2018
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Sermon
"Stop! Focus!"
by
Barbara Marks, Pastor
Please join us for worship
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
at
The Elk’s Lodge
44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT
~
Scripture:
Isaiah 40:21-31
&
Mark 1:29-39
Announcements:
Ash Wednesday Service – February 14th, at 6:30pm
Prayer Circle - will meet TODAY following Worship and will continue each Sunday after unless otherwise noted. Please see Dianne Bayley-Clark for more information.
Souper Bowl Luncheon – is TODAY, please join us for the “Souper Bowl Luncheon”, which is being held as a CT District fundraiser, Days for Girls.
Steering Committee – will meet this Thursday, February 8th, at 7pm, at the Parsonage. The brainstorming has brought forth many ideas, now it is time to focus and pray! Don’t miss out. All are welcome to come and set the vision in motion!
Save the Date…. Connecticut District Resource Day– will be held Sunday, February 11th, from 2pm to 5pm at the Stratford UMC. There will be workshops designed for leaders of church committees and workshops exploring church revitalization through youth ministries, sanctuary church, mission, a fresh approach to decision-making, and exploration of cultural trends impacting the way churches do ministry. Pre-registration will be available soon. Please see Pastor Barbara Marks for more information.
Draw the Circle– I invite you to join Dave and I in prayer for the forty days of Lent. I would ask that you would purchase one book, Draw the Circle, by Mark Batterson. You can purchase it online or Pastor will get you a copy. You will be asked to read one chapter a day, about three pages, but you will want to read more. It will be a blessing for you to start or end your day this way. Find out how circling prayer can enhance your life and grow our church. If you only take on one discipline this Lent have it be this! Sign up today to take on this challenge with us!
God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think! Ephes 3:20
Trustee Committee - will meet Wednesday, February 7th at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Bill Collins for more information.
The Sew ‘n’ Sew’s – meet the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at Heritage Commons. Bring a brown bag lunch. Please see Rachel Titus for more information.
Choir Rehearsals - will begin Tuesday, February 13th, from 7:30pm - 8:30pm, at the Parsonage for the Lenten and Easter season. We are looking forward to the gathering of all the singers! Please see Patty Hurlburt for more information.
Finance Committee - will meet Wednesday, February 21st at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Nancy Burton for more information.
SPPR Committee - will meet Wednesday, February 28th at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Sharon Riley for more information.
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Sermon
"Stop! Focus!"
by
Barbara Marks, Pastor
Please join us for worship
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
at
The Elk’s Lodge
44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT
~
Scripture:
Isaiah 40:21-31
&
Mark 1:29-39
Announcements:
Ash Wednesday Service – February 14th, at 6:30pm
Prayer Circle - will meet TODAY following Worship and will continue each Sunday after unless otherwise noted. Please see Dianne Bayley-Clark for more information.
Souper Bowl Luncheon – is TODAY, please join us for the “Souper Bowl Luncheon”, which is being held as a CT District fundraiser, Days for Girls.
Steering Committee – will meet this Thursday, February 8th, at 7pm, at the Parsonage. The brainstorming has brought forth many ideas, now it is time to focus and pray! Don’t miss out. All are welcome to come and set the vision in motion!
Save the Date…. Connecticut District Resource Day– will be held Sunday, February 11th, from 2pm to 5pm at the Stratford UMC. There will be workshops designed for leaders of church committees and workshops exploring church revitalization through youth ministries, sanctuary church, mission, a fresh approach to decision-making, and exploration of cultural trends impacting the way churches do ministry. Pre-registration will be available soon. Please see Pastor Barbara Marks for more information.
Draw the Circle– I invite you to join Dave and I in prayer for the forty days of Lent. I would ask that you would purchase one book, Draw the Circle, by Mark Batterson. You can purchase it online or Pastor will get you a copy. You will be asked to read one chapter a day, about three pages, but you will want to read more. It will be a blessing for you to start or end your day this way. Find out how circling prayer can enhance your life and grow our church. If you only take on one discipline this Lent have it be this! Sign up today to take on this challenge with us!
God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think! Ephes 3:20
Trustee Committee - will meet Wednesday, February 7th at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Bill Collins for more information.
The Sew ‘n’ Sew’s – meet the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at Heritage Commons. Bring a brown bag lunch. Please see Rachel Titus for more information.
Choir Rehearsals - will begin Tuesday, February 13th, from 7:30pm - 8:30pm, at the Parsonage for the Lenten and Easter season. We are looking forward to the gathering of all the singers! Please see Patty Hurlburt for more information.
Finance Committee - will meet Wednesday, February 21st at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Nancy Burton for more information.
SPPR Committee - will meet Wednesday, February 28th at 7pm, at the Parsonage. Please see Sharon Riley for more information.
