God has called us to build a community that invites, welcomes, loves and accepts all people
for the purpose of being transformed into deeply committed Christians.
Our Mission is “To make disciples of Jesus Christ by Loving God, others, and self.”
God has called us to build a community that invites, welcomes, loves and accepts all people
for the purpose of being transformed into deeply committed Christians.
Our Mission is “To make disciples of Jesus Christ by Loving God, others, and self.”
7108 Fern Circle, Middletown, MD 21769-7427
301-371-5550 (voice) 301-473-8090 (fax) MtownUMC@aol.com
www.mumcmd.org
October 4 & 5, 2008
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October’s Love Offering is for our Volunteers in Missions Team who will be going to Liberia, Africa in May 2009. They will be working with our missionaries, who live there, at the hospital and in the surrounding villages, helping with the rebuilding after civil war and leading Vacation Bible School. The team has raised all the project money and is now working to raise the funds for their travel, food and accommodations. Thank you for your support! |
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The Food Bank is in need of many items! Cereals, canned meat, soups, juices, peanut butter, jelly and "all in one meals" are needed. Also needed are paper goods and personal care items.
Please leave in the box across from the coat closet. |
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Workcamp Fundraiser - Place your used ink cartridges in the box in the coat closet. Cartridges will be recycled and at the same time funds will be raised to benefit our Youth Workcampers. |
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Habitat for Humanity is Staging a Concert On October 25thjoin us for a concert to benefit the Middletown building projects. The concert will be held at Christ Reformed UCC on 12 Walnut Street in Middletown. Tickets are $10 and will be sold at MUMC on October 11th and 18th or you can contact Ron Adams or Dave Rusk. |
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Ministry/Mission Fair - come to the Annual Ministry/Mission Fair this weekend in the Social Hall, Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and Sunday from 8:15 a.m. until - 12:30 p.m. Representatives from many of MUMC’s ministries and missions will be there to provide information and answer questions on service opportunities to which you may want to commit in 2009. |
| Commitment Weekend - next weekend is Commitment Weekend, October 11th & 12th. Everyone is encouraged to prayerfully consider the material contained in the stewardship packets you should have received by now. Please fill out your commitment cards and forms, place them in the yellow envelopes and return them to the church by next weekend, either by putting them in the offering plate or by mail. |
| Scrap Booking Night - it’s time for another scrap booking night! Join us on Friday, October 10th from 6:00 p.m. until you get tired. All are welcome. Bring your supplies and pictures and your friends. Please contact Heather Smith so we can save you a space! |
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Church Work Day - Saturday, October 11th beginning at 8:00 a.m. Activities include, planting, seeding, landscaping and general church clean up! Bring your tools and join the fun! |
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Holiday Fair Workshops Begin This Week! - Friday, October 10th from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 a.m. until Noon. Come join the fellowship as we prepare for our church bazaar. Bring a craft that you are working on or come help with projects that will be ready to work on here. Meet in the social hall! For more information about the Holiday Fair, contact Beth Tice or Becky Davis. |
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United Methodist Men Study Group! - will meet on Sunday, October 5th from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in room 206S. The group is studying Philip Yancey’s book “What’s So Amazing About Grace”. All men are invited to attend. More info, Ron Forrester. |
 | Sunday, October 26th from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. “Holy Ghost Party - A Fall Festival for the Whole Family” at the Salisbury farm. Games, Crafts, Refreshments, Fishing (bring your own gear), volleyball, hide & seek, trick or treat and a Holy Ghost treasure hunt! Appropriate costumes are encouraged - You Too Adults! Bring a carved or decorated pumpkin to enter in a contest. Share the “Spirit” and bring an item for the food bank. |
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Couples Ministry Game Night - Saturday, October 25th at 6:00 p.m. Bring your favorite game and a snack to share. Childcare is available if needed. Sign up in lobby. For more information contact Aaron & Amy House. |
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The MUMC Health Ministry 6-week health series “What Do I Do Now: Navigating Life’s Changes:Am I Prepared?” continues this Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Jan Ciarkowski, a primary care physician and Regina Baker, a care coordinator and discharge planner, will present on sorting through medical events -- where and how to get help! Childcare and refreshments provided! |
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| October is Clergy Appreciation Month “And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience. Overwhelm them with appreciation and love” 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, The Message. Here’s some ways to show our pastors your personal appreciation: *Pray for Susan, Chris and Bill *Write in their pastor appreciation book (located in the lobby) *Surprise them with some of their favorite things: Susan- likes seafood, chocolate, cookies, reading and golf Chris - likes Chinese food, Oreos and the outdoors Bill - likes low fat/low calory foods, sunflowers, golf and fishing |
Thanks !!!
| Dear MUMC Family: Thank you so much for the care package. I am enjoying the candy and magazine. I really do appreciate you concerns. Greg Norman |
| We thank those who have faithfully watered the entrance garden and containers throughout the summer, You did a great job! Bob, Beth & Carolyn Snyder, Dave & Gael Butcher, LeAnn Moore, Carol Hayes, George Takata, Julie Gaver, Chris Coffman, Peggy Bishop, Aaron & Amy House, Rem Jones, Sharon Rudy, Nancy Keller-Bonde, Anne Roessler, Mike Marsh, Nancy Beam |
S'Ages One - Monday, October 13th at Noon - Birthday club for Seniors and Retirees (over 55 years). The faithful church ladies will serve lunch. It’s Halloween month - make and wear a funny hat. There will be prizes so don’t be shy, you have to play to win!
Faith Circle - Monday, October 27th at 10:00 a.m. - We’ll discuss the next chapter in our book. Ladies of ALL ages are Welcome to join!!
Transportation Needs - (Doctors, groceries, etc.) Call Carol Anne Rowe to make arrangements.
For more information about our Senior Groups, contact Kitty Kefauver.
| Sunday, October 5th meet at MUMC at 4:30 p.m. - Youth goes to Lawyer’s Corn Maze in Thurmont - Adult Drivers/Chaperones Needed. $5 per person (extra money needed for food or pumpkin cannon). Bring a flashlight and wear old clothes/shoes. Bring a plastic bag to put muddy items in for the trip home. |
| Contact Beth Tice or Chris Bishop at chris@lifeforceyouth.com for information about our youth group OR check out the Youth Web site at Lifeforceyouth.com. |
Sunday, October 5th Ministry Fair
8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages
9:45 a.m. Parenting Class - Gathering Room
11:00 a.m. Living Waters Rehearsal - Room 101N (Music Room)
11:00 a.m. Orchestra Rehearsal - All-Purpose Room (Gym)
12:30 p.m. UMMen Small Group - Room 206S (Classroom)
2:00 p.m. Health Ministry Series - Social Hall
5:00 p.m. Confirmation Meeting - Sanctuary
6:00 p.m. Youth Group - Corn Maze
Monday, October 6th
9:30 a.m. Yoga (Morgan) - Sanctuary
6:00 p.m. Charles Wesley Choir - Music Room
6:45 p.m. John Wesley Choir - Music Room
7:00 p.m. Quilting - Social Hall
7:00 p.m. Trustees - Room 204S (Library)
Tuesday, October 7th
6:00 p.m. Art for the Spirit - Room 206S (Classroom)
7:00 p.m. Church Council - Marsh’s home
7:00 p.m. Discovering Gifts - Room 204S (Library)
7:00 p.m. Music Committee - Music Room
Wednesday, October 8th
9:15 a.m. Pilates (Morgan) - Sanctuary
4:30 p.m. Yoga (Trexler) - Sanctuary
6:15 p.m. Handbell Choir - Social Hall
7:00 p.m. Christian Believer - Room 204S (Library)
7:00 p.m. Life Changes Series - Gathering Room
Thursday, October 9th
9:15 a.m. Friendship Circle - Gathering Room
7:00 p.m. Boundaries for Adults - Gathering Room
7:30 p.m. Adult Choir - Music Room
7:30 p.m. Living Stones - Sanctuary
Friday, October 10th
9:00 a.m. Friday Morning Study - Room 206S (Classroom)
6:00 p.m. Scrapbooking - Social Hall
7:00 p.m. Holiday Fair Workshop - Social Hall
7:15 p.m. A Women's Heart (Perkins) - Outside Event
Saturday, October 11th
9:00 a.m. Holiday Fair Workshop - Social Hall
5:00 p.m. Worship Service - Sanctuary
Sunday, October 12th
8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages
9:45 a.m. Parenting Class - Gathering Room
11:00 a.m. Living Waters Rehearsal - Music Room
11:00 a.m. Orchestra Rehearsal - Gym
2:00 p.m. Health Ministry Series - Social Hall
2:15 p.m. Citizen's Worship Service - Outside Event
5:00 p.m. FUEL Rehearsal - Sanctuary
6:00 p.m. Youth Group and Dinner - Social Hall/Kitchen
6:30 p.m. FUEL Worship Service - Sanctuary
Worship Attendance
Saturday, September 27th - 27
Sunday, September 28th - 378
2008 Operating Budget Financial Pledge Update
Total Amount of 2008 Stewardship Pledged | $649,070.60 |
Pledged Amount received for week ending September 28th | 10,663.50 |
Weekly Goal for Pledges | 12,482.12 |
Total Amount of Pledges Received (year to date) | 417,383.61 |
Experience the Vision (ETV) Capital Building Fund Update
Experience the Vision 3-Year Pledge Commitments | $811,056.00 |
ETV Total Pledges received in 2006 | 237,001.00 |
ETV Total Pledges received in 2007 | 236,896.63 |
ETV Pledges received week of September 28th | 1,109.00 |
ETV Total Pledges received in 2008 (year to date) | 178,864.55 |
ETV Total Pledges received to date | 652,762.18 |
Stewardship Sermon Series
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| Date | Theme | Preacher |
| October 4th - 5th | “Accept the Invitation to SERVE Christ in others” | Susan Halse |
| October 11th - 12th | “Accept the Invitation to COMMITMENT” | Susan Halse |
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Just a friendly reminder: The deadlines for MUMC publications are the 3rd Sunday of the month for the Newsletter (mumcnewsletter@aol.com) and 9:00 a.m. Wednesday mornings for the Weekly Bulletin (Mtownumc@aol.com). Please submit your articles either by e-mail or leave them in the church office. Thanks!!! |
| Please stop at the visitor information desk in the church lobby to find out more about the programs and ministries of this church. You are invited to stop by the social hall before or after worship services to enjoy a time together that is intended to nourish both the body and soul. Families are invited to use the “Family Area” in the back corner of the sanctuary, or the nursery/childcare is available. Please ask an usher for help finding the childcare rooms. Restrooms / family restrooms are located across the lobby and down the hall. Hearing Assistance equipment is available for use during the service. Please see an usher in the back of the sanctuary. |
New to Our Church? New to Faith? Have Questions?
| MUMC’s “In His Steps” series is designed to emphasize the core purposes in our journey of faith. “In His Steps” includes the following: Step 1 - Knowing Your Church Family - November 9th Step 2 - Becoming Deeply Committed Christians - November 23rd Step 3 - Identifying your Ministries - December 7th Step 4 - Sharing Your Faith - December 21st Each class is offered every other month for 1 hour on Sunday at 11:00 a.m., call the office at 301-371-5550 or sign up in the lobby. |
Rev. Dr. Susan Halse, Pastor
Rev. Chris Bishop, Associate Pastor
Rev. Bill Bennett, Deacon
E-Mail Our Pastors and Sunday morning messages!
To contact Susan/Bill/Chris confidentially, or to leave a message regarding Sunday morning services/activities,
e-mail your questions, comments or concerns to:
mumcpastor@hotmail.com
This will be checked on Sunday mornings if you are trying to contact the church on the weekend!
To Contact the MUMC church office
Call 301-371-5550 Fax 301-473-8090
Church E-mail Mtownumc@aol.com
Preschool MUMCPreschool@aol.com 301-371-8681
Kids Club/PTO MUMCKidsclub@aol.com 301-371-8680
MUMC website www.mumcmd.org
Altar Flowers
If you would like to place flowers on the altar in celebration or memory of an important family occasion or just to the glory of God, please sign up on the flower chart in the hallway next to the social hall or call the church office and we’ll print it in the church bulletin.
Baptisms and Weddings
Please contact Mary Payne, church secretary, to schedule all weddings and baptisms.