Monday, February 27, 2012
March Tidings and New Sermons
Check out the March edition of our monthly newsletter Tidings for information and inspiration. There are also new sermons online for your listening pleasure.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
UMCatalyst News Notes 2/22/2012
Follow this link to read the latest in e-news for clergy and laity in the New England Conference:
UMCatalyst News NotesYou can also check out old issues in the News and Publication Archives of the New England Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Ash Wednesday service 7pm tonight
Just a quick reminder that there is an Ash Wednesday service tonight at 7 pm at North United Methodist Church.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
UMCatalyst News Notes 2/15/2012
Follow this link to read the latest in e-news for clergy and laity in the New England Conference:
UMCatalyst News NotesYou can also check out old issues in the News and Publication Archives of the New England Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Fellowship "Mac And Cheese" Potluck
A favorite comfort food loved by almost everyone! This is an evening to share in fellowship and explore the many varieties of this American dinner staple. From classic to gourmet!
Pasta – elbows, shells, twists, spaghetti, penne, etc.
Texture – firm, creamy, creamy with crunch, crumb topping, etc.
Cheese – American, cheddar, swiss, mozzarella, gouda,
pepper jack, fontina, gorgonzola, etc.
Additions – tomato, broccoli, spinach, bacon, ham, sausage,
jalapenos, mushrooms, onions, etc.
So many options! Join us on this gastronomical journey.
Whether you choose to cook or to taste – all are welcome!
All cooks are asked to please bring a detailed ingredient sign to display with their Mac and Cheese.
There is a sign-up in the Memorial Room and an 'Event' on Facebook.
Pasta – elbows, shells, twists, spaghetti, penne, etc.
Texture – firm, creamy, creamy with crunch, crumb topping, etc.
Cheese – American, cheddar, swiss, mozzarella, gouda,
pepper jack, fontina, gorgonzola, etc.
Additions – tomato, broccoli, spinach, bacon, ham, sausage,
jalapenos, mushrooms, onions, etc.
So many options! Join us on this gastronomical journey.
Whether you choose to cook or to taste – all are welcome!
All cooks are asked to please bring a detailed ingredient sign to display with their Mac and Cheese.
There is a sign-up in the Memorial Room and an 'Event' on Facebook.
Habitat for Humanity Building Opportunity
Saturday, March 24
NUMC is looking for 7 volunteers to join 7 folks from SUMC to work on a Habitat building project in Hartford. Building skills are not required as instruction is provided on site. North Church has been involved in many Habitat projects in the past and this is an exciting opportunity to again provide support to such a worthy cause. We’ll meet at church and carpool to the site.
For details speak with Bud Moyer – 860-646-0424.
A sign-up sheet is in the Memorial Room.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
February 2012 Tidings
A new issue of our monthly newsletter is now online. Be informed! Be inspired! Read the February 2012 issue of Tidings.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
1/29/2012 Sermon Online
Listen to the sermon from 1/29/2012 given by special guest Ms. Doreen Petroza, visiting lay speaker from Crystal Lake Community UMC.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Souper Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2012 — Proceeds to benefit MACC
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
UMCatalyst News Notes 1/25/2012
Follow this link to read the latest in e-news for clergy and laity in the New England Conference:
UMCatalyst News NotesYou can also check out old issues in the News and Publication Archives of the New England Conference of The United Methodist Church.
January 22nd, 2012 Sermon - Gone Fishing
Hear the sermon from this past Sunday, January 22nd online.
You can also check out the whole service mashed into about 5 minutes. Full services may be heard at North United Methodist Church on Sunday mornings at 10am.
You can also check out the whole service mashed into about 5 minutes. Full services may be heard at North United Methodist Church on Sunday mornings at 10am.
Friday, January 20, 2012
This Sunday
This is a reminder that there is a Leadership Breakfast Meeting this Sunday at 8:15. Worship is at 10 am as usual and there is a Power to Heal Class at 11:30. Additionally, there are Membership Forms and Talent Pledge Cards that have not yet been completed and returned, thank you very much to those who have, so please take a couple minutes to help our dedicated workers have the information they need.
MACC Food Pantry and SCRIP - Working Together
The MACC Food Pantry is always in need of donations, but we realize that many people are already pressed for time in their busy lives.
It's as simple as 1-2-3:
It's as simple as 1-2-3:
- Five minutes or less to order/buy a SCRIP grocery card - TIME SAVED!
- The purchase of a SCRIP card - MONEY RAISED FOR NUMC!
- The grocery card given to Marlene Camper to buy groceries for the food pantry - DONATION MADE!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
UMCatalyst News Notes 1/4/2012
Follow this link to read the latest in e-news for clergy and laity in the New England Conference:
UMCatalyst News NotesYou can also check out old issues in the News and Publication Archives of the New England Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Interactive 'Wizard of OZ' Family Movie Night January 14th at 6:30 pm
Join us to watch Dorothy Gale (and her little dog too!) as they are swept up in a tornado from their Kansas farm, and then dropped in a magical and colorful land filled with a host of characters and adventures. We’ll follow them on their quest to return to Kansas because "There’s no place like home!"
Reserve the date and join in the fun!
All are invited to: dress up as a character, bring friends and family (especially your little "munchkins"), participate throughout the movie with some planned activities, sing-along, and enjoy freshly popped popcorn, and fellowship!
Sign-up in the Memorial Room!
Join on Facebook and it will remind you to come.
You won’t want to miss this fun filled evening!
Reserve the date and join in the fun!
All are invited to: dress up as a character, bring friends and family (especially your little "munchkins"), participate throughout the movie with some planned activities, sing-along, and enjoy freshly popped popcorn, and fellowship!
Sign-up in the Memorial Room!
Join on Facebook and it will remind you to come.
You won’t want to miss this fun filled evening!
Recent Pictures
Thanks Tim for posting some pictures of some of the recent good times at NUMC on Facebook.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Letter From The Pastor's Desk
Dear NUMC,
Greetings to you all in this new year. We look forward to the many opportunities we know will be presented to us to grow and expand, to reach higher and to realize our dreams in 2012.
Leaving the past behind us, for that is where it is, we look forward to improvements in our lives. We can bring the lessons of past years with us, as part of the guide to our future, but we are well advised to leave the disappointments, hurts and setbacks in the past where they belong. These negatives only serve to retard us, to drag us down and keep us from our destiny. On the other hand we also cannot bring the good times with us, we can bring the memories of those good times and these memories serve the purpose of inspiring us, of moving us forward, of helping us to cope with difficult situations which we will surely face.
So in this time of resolutions, we can determine to leave the negative experiences of the past behind and bring with us into our future only those things that will lift us up and move us forward.
One of the memories we can take with us into the future to inspire us as a community is the unexpected ways in which God has blessed us during this year. Although we still face a challenge with regard to our finances, God continues to surprise us with gifts. We can take this as a sign, an indication that God cares for us and provides for us, even when we are unaware of it. God still works, in an efficient economic arrangement, the vast reaches of which we can never fully understand in this dimension of life.
That is where our faith comes in. Faith in God to guide the future. Faith in God that when one channel of our good fails or is closed or cut off, that God provides another channel. Without faith we really cannot go forward, because we lack the knowledge of everything necessary to make correct decisions. So we do need God, because in God lies the divine and unlimited knowledge that is we need in order for us to reach our destiny.
I wonder how many of us think about our destiny, or how far into the future we think in terms of destiny. Is our destiny retirement from a job? Is our destiny wealth? Is our destiny creature comforts? Is our destiny health?
Or is our destiny bigger, larger, more expansive than that? I’d like to suggest that while these are worthwhile goals, our destiny should be much larger.
I’d like to suggest therefore that our destiny is heaven. Yes, heaven, which means being in the presence of God. This is the destiny for all of creation, and we can only be in the presence of God when we are reconciled with God. Some of us think that we have to die to be reconciled and be in the presence of God, But we do not have to die physically, only to put to death spiritually all those things that prevent us from reconciling with God. Some of those things were mentioned earlier — feelings of disappointment and unworthiness, jealousy and bitterness associated with negative experiences. Let us put these things to death, bury them in the past and move forward with the expectation and the hope that God will continue to provide and care for us as He has done in the past. And God will bring us to a glorious destiny.
Shalom,
Pastor Laurel
Greetings to you all in this new year. We look forward to the many opportunities we know will be presented to us to grow and expand, to reach higher and to realize our dreams in 2012.
Leaving the past behind us, for that is where it is, we look forward to improvements in our lives. We can bring the lessons of past years with us, as part of the guide to our future, but we are well advised to leave the disappointments, hurts and setbacks in the past where they belong. These negatives only serve to retard us, to drag us down and keep us from our destiny. On the other hand we also cannot bring the good times with us, we can bring the memories of those good times and these memories serve the purpose of inspiring us, of moving us forward, of helping us to cope with difficult situations which we will surely face.
So in this time of resolutions, we can determine to leave the negative experiences of the past behind and bring with us into our future only those things that will lift us up and move us forward.
One of the memories we can take with us into the future to inspire us as a community is the unexpected ways in which God has blessed us during this year. Although we still face a challenge with regard to our finances, God continues to surprise us with gifts. We can take this as a sign, an indication that God cares for us and provides for us, even when we are unaware of it. God still works, in an efficient economic arrangement, the vast reaches of which we can never fully understand in this dimension of life.
That is where our faith comes in. Faith in God to guide the future. Faith in God that when one channel of our good fails or is closed or cut off, that God provides another channel. Without faith we really cannot go forward, because we lack the knowledge of everything necessary to make correct decisions. So we do need God, because in God lies the divine and unlimited knowledge that is we need in order for us to reach our destiny.
I wonder how many of us think about our destiny, or how far into the future we think in terms of destiny. Is our destiny retirement from a job? Is our destiny wealth? Is our destiny creature comforts? Is our destiny health?
Or is our destiny bigger, larger, more expansive than that? I’d like to suggest that while these are worthwhile goals, our destiny should be much larger.
I’d like to suggest therefore that our destiny is heaven. Yes, heaven, which means being in the presence of God. This is the destiny for all of creation, and we can only be in the presence of God when we are reconciled with God. Some of us think that we have to die to be reconciled and be in the presence of God, But we do not have to die physically, only to put to death spiritually all those things that prevent us from reconciling with God. Some of those things were mentioned earlier — feelings of disappointment and unworthiness, jealousy and bitterness associated with negative experiences. Let us put these things to death, bury them in the past and move forward with the expectation and the hope that God will continue to provide and care for us as He has done in the past. And God will bring us to a glorious destiny.
Shalom,
Pastor Laurel
First New Tidings of the New Year
Read the latest NUMC news and happenings in the January edition of Tidings, our monthly newsletter.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services Reminder
Christmas Eve:
Saturday December 24th 5:00 pm — Family Service with Children and Youth Participation
Saturday December 24th 11:00 pm — Candlelight Service
Christmas Day:
Sunday December 25th 10:00 am — There IS service on Christmas Day this year. An extra special opportunity to give thanks and celebrate the birth of Jesus with your church family. If you know people who are looking for a place to worship Christmas Day, whether their usual church is not having a service or any other reason they are looking for the reason for the season make sure to let them know we will be worshiping on this special day.
Saturday December 24th 5:00 pm — Family Service with Children and Youth Participation
Saturday December 24th 11:00 pm — Candlelight Service
Christmas Day:
Sunday December 25th 10:00 am — There IS service on Christmas Day this year. An extra special opportunity to give thanks and celebrate the birth of Jesus with your church family. If you know people who are looking for a place to worship Christmas Day, whether their usual church is not having a service or any other reason they are looking for the reason for the season make sure to let them know we will be worshiping on this special day.
UMCatalyst News Notes 12/21/2011
UMCatalyst News Notes
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
WELL DONE FAITHFUL BAKERS!
120+ dozen cookies were sold yesterday - completely sold out!
$533 was raised for the choir library!
Praise God, and cookie lovers!
$533 was raised for the choir library!
Praise God, and cookie lovers!
Friday, December 16, 2011
UMCatalyst News Notes 12/14/2011
Follow this link to read the latest in e-news for clergy and laity in the New England Conference:
UMCatalyst News Notes
Monday, December 12, 2011
Family Fellowship Christmas Party and MACC Food Pantry
At the Family Fellowship Christmas Party this Saturday night we will be collecting canned goods for MACC under the Christmas tree. Come and have fun and bring a little something to help those in need.
MACC especially needs:
MACC especially needs:
meat soups, beef stew, canned meat, pasta sauce, cereal, corn, peas, tomatoes, baked beans, baking mixes and coffee, diapers sizes 4 & 5, corned beef hash, chili with beans, canned white potatoes, juice, rice/pasta mixes, jelly, mixed vegetables, spinach, clam chowder, peanut butter, canned pasta (ravioli, spaghetti & meatballs, etc.), condiments, tuna, dry boxed potatoes, dry red kidney beans, mayonnaise, gelatin/pudding mixes, ramen noodles, sugar, green beans, beets, beans (black, white, pinto, etc.), chicken soup, yams, snacks, hot chocolate, pasta, carrots.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Family Fellowship Christmas Party
Saturday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 pm
All are invited to join in a fun evening of making decorations, singing songs, and a variety of additional activities. Mark your calendars and plan to join us with your family, friends, and neighbors!
Join in on Facebook.
All are invited to join in a fun evening of making decorations, singing songs, and a variety of additional activities. Mark your calendars and plan to join us with your family, friends, and neighbors!
Join in on Facebook.
UMCatalyst News Notes 12/7/2011
Follow this link to read the latest in e-news for clergy and laity in the New England Conference:
UMCatalyst News Notes
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Christmas Cantata and Cookie Platters
Sunday, December 18th
The NUMC Choirs will present the Christmas Cantata
I Hear the Prophet Callin’
The Christmas Story from Prophecy to Fulfillment
by Pepper ChoplinOur Choir Director, Chris Collins, is rehearsing with the choirs and has some guest instrumentalists and singers joining the presentation. Worship with us as we witness with some wonderful special music and more. Be sure to stay after the service for...
Christmas Cookie Platters
Platters of Homemade Christmas cookies for sale following worship. Our enthusiastic bakers have come up with an exciting variety of cookies:
Available in two sizes:
Pecan Bars, Chocolate Chip, Russian Tea Cakes, Snickerdoodles, M&M Cookies, Peanut Butter Kiss, Pizzelles, Pinwheels, Almond Spice, Neapolitan (Italian cookie - a layered light and dark dough with candied cherries and nuts), Sugar Cookies, Oatmeal shortbread, Pistachio Biscotti, Chocolate, Thumbprint with Raspberry, Pomanders, Rugelach, Butter Cookies, Date Cookies w/ candied cherries/pineapple, Oatmeal Raisin, Lumberjacks, Chocolate Chip, Apple Jack, Ginger Crisps, Austrian Kipfel (nut crescents), Thumbprint w/ choc chips and nuts, maybe more!
Available in two sizes:
Personal size — 1 dozen/$5.00Proceeds will be designated to the Church Music Ministry. Thank you in advance for your support.
Family Size — 3 dozen/$12.00
Christmas Card Mailbox
The Church Christmas Card Mailbox will be available at the back of the sanctuary for exchanging cards within the congregation beginning Sunday, December 10th through Sunday, January 8th. The mailbox is alphabetically organized by last name. Please remember to check for cards each Sunday. Thank you!
MACC’s Church Mouse Thrift Shoppe
MACC has combined the Best of Both Worlds: Inspirations with The Church Mouse Thrift Shoppe.
The Thrift Shoppe is now located at our Inspirations location, 65 East Center Street, Manchester. This move is planned for the winter while our 456 ½ building is being renovated. All Thrift Shoppe donations may be left in the bins on the porch at 456 ½ Main Street.
If you need more information or have questions, please leave a message at 860-647-0800. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.
Thank you.
The Thrift Shoppe is now located at our Inspirations location, 65 East Center Street, Manchester. This move is planned for the winter while our 456 ½ building is being renovated. All Thrift Shoppe donations may be left in the bins on the porch at 456 ½ Main Street.
Hours of Operation for the Church Mouse Thrift Shoppe and Inspirations:
Wednesday – Friday: 10:00-4:00pm
Saturday: 9:00-2:00pm
If you need more information or have questions, please leave a message at 860-647-0800. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
December Tidings Newsletter
The December issue of Tidings, the monthly newsletter of North United Methodist Church is available online on our website. Take a look, there is a lot going on at NUMC.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Family Movie Night
Family Movie Night
Saturday, November 26 at 6:30 pm
Come See:
The Adventures Of Milo and Otis
A free fellowship evening! Bring family and friends. Popcorn and drinks provided!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
UMCatalyst News Notes 11/22/11
Follow this link to read the latest in e-news for clergy and laity in the New England Conference:
http://www.neumc.org/enewsletterarchives/detail/1609
http://www.neumc.org/enewsletterarchives/detail/1609
Friday, November 11, 2011
Letter from the Council of Bishops
Here is a letter from the Council of Bishops:
http://www.neumc.org/console/files/oFiles_Library_XZXLCZ/COB_Letter_to_the_Church_111011-English_NMGNAXCW.pdf
and an article written about it:
http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=11493419¬oc=1
http://www.neumc.org/console/files/oFiles_Library_XZXLCZ/COB_Letter_to_the_Church_111011-English_NMGNAXCW.pdf
and an article written about it:
http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=11493419¬oc=1
UMCatalyst News Notes
Follow this link to read the latest in e-news for clergy and laity in the New England Conference:
http://www.neumc.org/enewsletterarchives/detail/1598
http://www.neumc.org/enewsletterarchives/detail/1598
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Interfaith Justice Issues Assembly
Democracy is NOT a Spectator Sport! Interfaith Justice Issues Assembly Tuesday, Nov. 29 in Middletown
Faith communities across Connecticut interested in cooperating more effectively on social and economic justice issues impacting our people, will gather Tue. evening, Nov. 29, from 7-9 p.m. at St. Pius X Parish Hall, 310 Westfield St. in Middletown.
Churches, synagogues, mosques and other faith groups are invited to send teams.
Interested individuals are also welcome, including small business owners, health care professionals, students, those currently unemployed or underemployed, recent immigrants, etc.
The program will include a brief panel presentation by: Dr. Steve Smith from the National Physicians’ Alliance; Lorella Praeli from CT Students for the Dream; and Peter Thor from AFSCME Council 4. Discussion/Strategy breakouts will follow focusing on health care reform, immigration reform, jobs/economic supports and other issues that may be raised. The goal is the shaping of an action plan for 2012.
Admission is free but reservations are encouraged due to limited seating. To RSVP, for rides or further info, please contact United Action Connecticut (UACT) at 860-882-3849, or email uact4change@hotmail.com.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Auction Rescheduled
Due to the weather reports, the Auction has been rescheduled to Saturday, Nov. 19.
Same venue - Manchester Country Club.
Same time - 6:30 pm.
Same Awesome Food, Fellowship, and
Goods and Services to bid on.
Be warm and safe this evening!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
“AT YOUR SERVICE” AUCTION
It’s That Time Again!
“AT YOUR SERVICE” AUCTION
Date: Saturday, October 29th, 2011With YOUR help, this year can be as successful as last year’s auction. Please
Location: Manchester Country Club
Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm
Tickets: $25 per person / Seniors $15 - available on Sunday mornings or by calling Anita
delve into your homes and hearts to find desired items for the auction.
Also, if you frequent any local businesses, they would probably be willing to
make a donation. Please consider asking for something for our event.
If you have any thing or service you would like to donate, or are willing to assist
with the event, please contact: Anita Haynes at 860-712-9991.
“Many Hands Make for Light Work!”
Saturday, October 1, 2011
October Tidings
The October issue of Tidings, the monthly newsletter of North United Methodist Church, is now available to be read online. There is a lot going on so be sure to check it out!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Huge Indoor Tag Sale this Saturday
Spread the word, we have a huge indoor tag sale at North United Methodist Church this coming Saturday October 1st from 8 am to 12 pm. Rain or shine you will find something for everyone.
Friday, September 16, 2011
World Communion Sunday
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY is OCTOBER 2nd with A Luncheon Celebration
All are welcome to share in a luncheon directly following the service.
The congregation is invited to please bring a dish to share which is representative of each individual’s heritage.
Come, Worship, Celebrate, and Feast!
All are welcome to share in a luncheon directly following the service.
The congregation is invited to please bring a dish to share which is representative of each individual’s heritage.
Come, Worship, Celebrate, and Feast!
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