Weekly Tidings

Sunday, June 4, 2023 – 

Sermon: Faith over Fear

Sacrament of Holy Communion

Scripture: Daniel 3: 24-28, Philippians 4:4-7, John 16:33

“When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.  In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid.  What can mere man do to me?”  (Psalm 56:3-4)

Submit Prayer Requests: Please submit prayer requests here or call Pastor John 508-451-5858 or MaryAnne Farley (774) 487-0719.

What’s New?

“The Chosen Study Group” started again on Thursdays at 5:30 pm.

A Bible Study continues on Thursday mornings at 10am in the solarium. We are studying the scripture that will be read the following Sunday.  Come when you can. Don’t worry about signing up. Don’t worry about having any experience studying the Word. Bring a friend. All are welcome.

Interested in joining the Choir? If you are interested in singing in our choir group, please call Daniel Shinabarger at 857-919-0238.

Calling All Crafters! Craft Fair Saturday, July 22 If you know of crafters, let the office know 508-428-2811 office@umcchurches.org. or give Daren Eaton a call508-681-5420.

SIGN UP FOR THE CRAFT FAIR AT

Committed to Serve—You are Making a Difference

SEEKING YOUR INPUT! There is a potential Fall Rummage Sale on 10/6 and 10/23. We are seeking feedback on whether we could get a lead for this event and at least a dozen workers. The lead would be responsible for getting supplies and starting change, advertising and having signs put out, lining up donations for a week of lunch food for the workers, having a sign-up list for workers to set up, clean up, work in Curtis Hall on clothing, set up the parlor with toys, work on linens in the solarium, set up pictures, lamps, small appliances and large knick-knacks, large dishware and holiday decorations, outdoor items in the solarium and narthex, get cashiers for the days of sale, schedule someone to pick up the left over items within an hour of the end of sale, and arrange for someone to collect and count the money. We need a lead and at least 12 workers to make this a go. We need to know if this is going to happen by Father’s Day at the latest. Please call the church if you are willing to lead this event or to be a cashier or a helper for setting up and for days of sale.

It’s Not Too Soon to Begin Finding Items for A Holiday Fair Gift Basket! You don’t have to fill a basket to contribute to this fun tradition. For years, our church has been known for having a fabulous array of baskets to sell at our fair. There are so many options! When you are shopping, if you see a sale on almost anything, it can go in a gift basket. Here are some ideas: lotions, powders, soaps, nail files, lip balm, essential oils, all kinds of fun-size snacks, Italian theme items, Cape Cod theme or beach theme, a Red Sox ball cap, Patriots theme items, Celtics, Bruins, gardening, movie night. Baskets can include themes of a baby shower, bridal shower, housewarming, kid’s birthday kid’s crafts. We’ve had donations of game tickets, theater tickets, use your imagination! There will be a large basket on the table in the solarium for you to donate items. Our dedicated team will fill and wrap the baskets from now until November at our Annex.

Outreach June Collection: raisins, cranraisins / other dried fruit, trail mix, nuts, granola bars, small cereal boxes or cereal bars, non-refrigerated pudding, applesauce, whole grain Fig Newtons, Skinny Pop popcorn (not microwave), and Del Monte 100 calorie canned fruit (peaches, pears, fruit cocktail).  Please watch for those BOGO deals.

Many thanks Church Family, for thinking of our local vulnerable mothers and their young children in May!

Change for Change A glass bottle for your change is near the food table in the solarium. The United Women in Faith (UMW) have put it there to collect money to ultimately aid local women and children. UWF Treasurer, Donna Bodley will take care of this change bottle weekly and we thank you for your donations.

Yard Sales have begun on Saturdays (weather permitting) 9 am till 2 pm.  Priscilla Tinsley has taken over the lead from JoAnn Shrum who will stay in Florida. Marsha and Marla have been working tirelessly to get this started but WE NEED HELP the day of the sales to set up, work and to break down. Please call the office or Priscilla if you can join the team. If you have donations, bring them to the Annex on Tuesdays 9 am till 12 pm.  No large furniture, electronics or exercise equipment.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will be meeting in the parlor the 1st Sunday of each month between services from 9:30 – 10:00. The next date is Sunday June 4th.

Miracle Kitchen needs help in preparing sandwiches, salads and desserts for the luncheon we do each month. If you can help, please call Patty Kilmain 617-894-4858.

Mission Trips to Sierra Leone in 2023: Helping Children Worldwide has announced planned mission trips to Sierra Leone, West Africa for 2023.  The dates of the trips are:

• OCT 15-29 – Zoom Interest Meeting 5/14/23 @ 1 p.m., application deadline 5/21/23.
• DEC 26-JAN 3/2024 – Zoom Interest Meeting 7/23/23 @ 3:30 p.m., application deadline 7/30/23.
• For additional information, please contact Patty Morell at 703-725-2773

Seeking Greeters and Ushers: Anyone interested in speaking, greeting or ushering, please give Mary Ann Farley a call. (774) 487-0719.  If you are interested in singing in our choir group, please call Daniel Shinabarger at 857-919-023 

Rainbow’s End News: The Shop is looking for spring and summer clothes for men and women. You may drop off your donations Wednesday thru Friday 11 am till 2 pm. Come volunteer at the shop. Volunteers help customers find items, price clothing and items for sale, and get first pick of all the beautiful and unique things that are donated for sale. Speak to Pamela at the shop if you are interested or send an email to Jane in our church office.   office@umcchurches.org.