October 09, 2016
21st Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon
"Remember Thank You Cards?"
by
Pastor Barbara Marks
Children's Sermon by John Blossom
Please join us for worship
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
at
The Elk’s Lodge
44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT
~
Scripture:
2 Timothy 2:8-15
&
Luke 17:11-19
~
Announcements:
All Church Meeting- A special session will be called for an all Church Conference on October 16th, at 12:00 in the church parsonage at 221 Ridge Rd, Middletown, CT. The following items will be voted on: 1. The congregation will purchase land on 66 Tuttle Road, Middletown, CT, for $250,000, with the funds being held in the building fund. 2. Election of a Trustee for the class of 2018.The nominee is Bill Collins. Election of trustees to fill current vacancies, nominations will be made from the floor. 3. The acceptance of an unrestricted bequest of $20,000 from the Estate of Muriel Byrne.
Revival Study begins October 9th – Adam Hamilton uses his storytelling talent to take us on a six-week journey through England tracing the life of John Wesley. Wesley’s message and his faith continues to speak to us, calling for a revival of our hearts and souls so that our world might be changed. His story is our story. It’s our heritage, it defines our faith, and it
challenges us to rediscover our spiritual passion. Please sign up today! (if you would like to study on a weeknight please see John Blossom)
Lay Leadership- Committee meeting Thursday at 7 P.M.
Tres Dias – A basic course in Christianity that will draw you closer to Jesus. Experience this retreat weekend for Men, Oct 20-23 or Women, Nov 17-20. Ask Pastor Barbara for more information and how it changed her life.
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 Rachel Titus for more information.
The United Methodist Men - meet at the parsonage for a men’s breakfast Saturday, November 5th, and the first Saturday of each month. Bring a friend! See David Marks or Warren Western for more information.
Harvest Fair - will be on November 12, 2016, at the parsonage. We will be having crafts, bake table, lunch, silent action, and more…. Need more information? Please contact the church office (860) 346-3689 for more details.
Choir Fellowship - If you have a desire to sing God’s praises with us, this would be a great time to do so. For more information, please call Stephanie Buggie at (203) 494-3153, or email sbuggie@sbcglobal.net
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.
21st Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon
"Remember Thank You Cards?"
by
Pastor Barbara Marks
Children's Sermon by John Blossom
Please join us for worship
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
at
The Elk’s Lodge
44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT
~
Scripture:
2 Timothy 2:8-15
&
Luke 17:11-19
~
Announcements:
All Church Meeting- A special session will be called for an all Church Conference on October 16th, at 12:00 in the church parsonage at 221 Ridge Rd, Middletown, CT. The following items will be voted on: 1. The congregation will purchase land on 66 Tuttle Road, Middletown, CT, for $250,000, with the funds being held in the building fund. 2. Election of a Trustee for the class of 2018.The nominee is Bill Collins. Election of trustees to fill current vacancies, nominations will be made from the floor. 3. The acceptance of an unrestricted bequest of $20,000 from the Estate of Muriel Byrne.
Revival Study begins October 9th – Adam Hamilton uses his storytelling talent to take us on a six-week journey through England tracing the life of John Wesley. Wesley’s message and his faith continues to speak to us, calling for a revival of our hearts and souls so that our world might be changed. His story is our story. It’s our heritage, it defines our faith, and it
challenges us to rediscover our spiritual passion. Please sign up today! (if you would like to study on a weeknight please see John Blossom)
Lay Leadership- Committee meeting Thursday at 7 P.M.
Tres Dias – A basic course in Christianity that will draw you closer to Jesus. Experience this retreat weekend for Men, Oct 20-23 or Women, Nov 17-20. Ask Pastor Barbara for more information and how it changed her life.
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 Rachel Titus for more information.
The United Methodist Men - meet at the parsonage for a men’s breakfast Saturday, November 5th, and the first Saturday of each month. Bring a friend! See David Marks or Warren Western for more information.
Harvest Fair - will be on November 12, 2016, at the parsonage. We will be having crafts, bake table, lunch, silent action, and more…. Need more information? Please contact the church office (860) 346-3689 for more details.
Choir Fellowship - If you have a desire to sing God’s praises with us, this would be a great time to do so. For more information, please call Stephanie Buggie at (203) 494-3153, or email sbuggie@sbcglobal.net
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.
