This week we kick off some new activities at the church! New Sunday Schedule including Worshipful Engagement at the Church, Sundays at 11am. Change of Time—Wednesday Vespers, now at 6pm New Bible Studies, The Gospel of Matthew, begin this week.
Beautiful Beloveds,
This Sunday we wrap our our series, Roll Down Justice, as we remember the promise that a day is coming, when the pandemic, injustice, hatred and violence will be no more. As we prepare for this reminder of hope and promise, let us dream with Mark Miller and Imagine the People of God.
See you soon, from my screen to yours.
Peace,
Heather
**Zoom links are now at the very end of the email…keep reading!
Mark Your Calendars
- Sunday, September 20: Sunday Schedule changes
- Wednesday, September 23:
- Thursday, September 24:
- 10am Bible Study (via Zoom)
- 10am-3pm Rainbow’s End Opens! Volunteers needed!
- Friday, September 25:
- 8:30am Seacoast District Virtual Resource Day: Church Finances for Missional Leaders (via Zoom) Learn more, here.
- Monday, September 28:
- 5:30 pm Finance Meeting (via Zoom)
- Kathy Silvia, Chair
- Tuesday, October 6:
- Staff Parish Relations Committee Meeting (via Zoom)
- MaryAnne Farley, chair
- Tuesday, October 13:
- 7:00 pm Church Council Meeting (via Zoom)
- John Greene, Chair
- On our agenda: Current Financial Realities, Looking ahead to 2021 including Pastor’s Salary 2021, and Considering our Church Identity
- Monday, November 2:
- 7:00 pm Church Conference (via Zoom)
- Dr. David Calhoun, Seacoast District Superintendent, presiding
- Saturday, November 21
- Holiday Fair
Have you checked out John Greene’s writings?
He’s sharing a multi-part study of the Lord’s Prayer. Click here to read part 6, “The Bread of Life.”
Together in Christ—We worship, learn and grow
Sunday, September 20–We’re changing our Sunday morning Schedule.
8:30—Facebook Worship Premiere
9am—Kid’s Zoom Room or Children’s Coffee Hour (Clever name to be found later. Do you have a suggestion?) Zoom link below.
9:30 am—Coffee Hour for God’s children of all ages. Zoom link below
11am—Worshipful Engagement Outdoors in the Church Parking Lot—30 minutes of music, scripture, prayer, and time to engage with one another and the Holy from inside your car or outside in the comfort of your own lawn chair.
For the health and safety of us all, please register here.
New Bible Study begins: September 23,
Matthew, Chapter 1. We’ll read and ponder together, asking one another what the text means and how it relates to today. All are welcome—those new to the Bible and those who’ve read it through multiple times. There’s always something new to be discovered in the pages of scripture. To participate at the church, please register here. You need only register, once. Or join us via Zoom, Thursdays at 10am
6pm *New Time* Vespers at the church. For the health and safety of us all, please register here before 7pm Tuesday, September 22 or contact Pastor Heather directly, pastorheather@umcchurches.org, or 774.994.3645.
Join us for outdoor and drive-in Vespers style worship. We’ll have music, scripture, and prayer offered to the comfort of your car, via radio, or you can sit on your own lawn chair near your car and hear, thanks to our portable sound system. Worship will last 30 minutes or less. We will practice safe distancing and encourage everyone to wear masks for the safety of others. Remember, the building remains closed so bathrooms will be unavailable. Please plan accordingly.
Register here for next week, September 30 .
A Word from our United Methodist Women
“This time of isolation has put a spotlight on the need for economic justice, antiracism and climate change. The intersection of the work of United Methodist Women is exactly what this world needs.”
-Shannon Purdy, National President of UMW. Sept/Oct RESPONSE, the magazine for women in mission.
Committed to Serve—We are making a difference
Green Tips on Sabbath—stay tuned
Rainbows End Update:
Rainbow’s End is opening! The store will be open Thursdays, 10am-3pm. With your help store could open as early as September 24, but volunteers are needed to make this possible. Please contact Pamela Turner, store manager, directly at the store to volunteer today: (508) 428-5304.
Donations of clean, washed clothing and items will be accepted next door at the Annex beginning September 23, Wednesdays from 11am-1pm. Consignments will also be accepted during this time. Whether shopping or donating, for the health and safety of all, everyone must be masked.
Are you willing to tutor or serve as an adopted grandparents? As our church families navigate the challenges of in-person, hybrid, and fully remote learning we’re looking for loving adults to support them. Would you be willing to tutor, check in, and/or be a listening ear for one of the children and youth of our church. Please fill out this form to help us match the right adult and child.
Help Needed Delivering Food: Due to a variety of reasons, the usual team of volunteers cannot do the Friday Deliveries from Stop-N-Shop to the Faith Family Kitchen. Are you willing to help, once a week or even once a month? Please call John Whiteley, (508) 360-0594 , to let him know, and find out more.
BIC Cards are Available! Let’s continue to support housing for local families in transition! Please contact Kathy Sandell [508-790-7603] to purchase BIC cards. Kathy will make arrangements to get money from you and get the cards to you safely. We have coupons for CVS $25, Dunkin Donuts $10 & $25, 99 Restaurant $25, Shaw’s $25 & $50, Stop & Shop $50 & $100, and Lamberts $25.
Save the Date: October 23-30 On-line Church Action
This fundraiser will be in place of our always successful annual Harvest Dinner/Auction. As in the past, there will be wonderful goods and services
donated by our talented church members for sale on our church website. These make great holiday gifts for family and friends.
If you have something you would like to donate for the auction, it is not too late! You may contact Jackie Schrafft at 908-377-4811,
Sharlene Moran at 774-487-1619 or Diane Hembree at 508-737-261. Thanks to those who have already participated. Stay tuned for more information!
Holiday Fair Update: November 21
People love our Gift Baskets! Are you willing to fill one? Donations can be dropped off at the Annex on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9:00 -12:00. Create your own, or use these suggestions to get you started!
DATE NIGHT
Gift card to a restaurant for take-out. (Max $25.00, include menu maybe)
Movie, movie candy (Christmas Tree Shops), micro-wave popcorn, soda
PIZZA and a MOVIE
Gift card for take-out pizza, family themed movie, popcorn, candy, soda.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY in a basket
Hats, decorations, sparkling cider, plastic ware, plates, napkins, noise makers, snacks, nuts, chocolate
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION for two
Champagne glasses, sparkling cider, candles, Hersey kisses, napkins, mixed nuts, crackers
Again, please feel free to embellish as you wish. We have baskets if you don’t.
QUESTIONS? Call Ellie Eaton (508-648-6287) or Sue DeMartino (508-648-4844)
Generosity is a Spiritual Practice
Please continue to submit pledges via our online giving portal, and through the mail. Your generosity is supporting meaningful mission and ministry in our community!
Zoom Links:
Sunday Morning Zoom Link (One link–two connection opportunities)
9am Kids’ Zoom Room (Time for kids to connect with one another and the lesson of the day)
9:30am Zoom All Age Coffee Hour
Join Zoom Room/Coffee Hour
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89909659316?pwd=R3dFZHg3SndFRGpnUStuYWdtRmIxZz09
Meeting ID: 899 0965 9316
Password: 485407
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,89909659316#,,,,0#,,485407#
Or Call: +1 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 899 0965 9316
Password: 485407
Wednesday 3pm Check In and Prayer
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88587967096?pwd=Wm1ENGtBNWc4L1QxVXhXYVdON2ovdz09
Meeting ID: 885 8796 7096
Passcode: 185286
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,88587967096#,,,,,,0#,,185286#
Or Call: +1 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 885 8796 7096
Passcode: 185286
Thursday Morning Bible Study– 10am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81440554141?pwd=dGpRbkx2dDVSaXZGOGNOU0hqZ2VwQT09
Meeting ID: 814 4055 4141
Passcode: 198253
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,81440554141#,,,,,,0#,,198253#
Or Call
+1 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 814 4055 4141
Passcode: 198253