January 22, 2026

Church News

Upcoming Events

Jan 24^th Barbara Plambeck Celebration of Life - Sanctuary 10:00 am
Jan 25^th Brunch Church - Rodda Hall 10:00 am
Feb 3^rd Sarah Circle - Asbury Room 10:00 am
Feb 8^th "Souper" Bowl Soup Sale
Feb 12^th "Music for Love" by Suburban Music Study Club - Sanctuary 10:30 am
February 17^th Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 5:30 pm
February 18^th Ash Wednesday Service 7:30 pm

Note: The church office will be closed for the next 3 Friday's - January 22, 29 and February 5th.

Prayers from Jan 18th

Brett D. as he recovers from prostate surgery - Steve D.
Barbara W. as she continues to grow stronger, and for Annie & Glen as they care for her - NC

A Message from Pastor Jeff

Dear Friends,

I write with the sad news that Robert Nelson Hurt died from complications a few days after surgery. He was 74 years old. I called him the day before his surgery and had a prayer over the phone with him. He appreciated our church’s care, sense of community, and prayer for him. He died on Saturday, January 17. Nelson was one of our key volunteers at the Chatham UMC Food Pantry. He would come every few days, sort food in our downstairs hallway and music room, and then stock the food pantry outside. He cared deeply about feeding hungry people, and will be deeply missed.

I have been in conversation with his wife Kathleen. We are planning a service of remembrance at the Bradley Funeral Home on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4PM. Visiting hours will be at Bradley Funeral Home from 2-6PM. Let us keep this entire family and circle of friends in our prayers.

With prayer and with trust,

Jeff

Altar Flowers - January 25th

In memory of my parents,

Wilfred (Bill) and Linda Easton,

and in honor of our wedding anniversary.

Frank & Linda Connors

Adult Discussion Group

Due to the snow, the Adult Discussion Group did not meet last Sunday so we’ll take some time to review John’s version of Jesus’ calling of the disciples. We’ll then read Matthew’s version of that call (Matthew 4:12-23). Here, Matthew says that Peter and Andrew ‘at once left their nets’ to follow Jesus and that James and John ‘immediately left their boat and their father’ to follow Jesus.

What’s happening here? Doesn’t it seem a bit reckless to leave their jobs and family so quickly?

Come join us in the Asbury Room after worship this Sunday.

Monday Evening Bible Discussion

You’re Invited!

From now through February 16^th Pastor Sharon will lead a weekly small group Bible discussion on Mondays from 7:00 – 8:15 pm on Zoom. Whether you’re brand-new to the Bible or know it inside and out, you’re welcome!

Each Monday we’ll explore and discuss one of the Psalms of the Hebrew Scriptures. No homework or preparation involved – its fine to just show up! To receive the Zoom link, or if you’d like more information, contact Associate Pastor Rev. Sharon Yarger at scyarger@optonline.net.

Hope to see you there!

This Sunday’s Brunch Church service, January 25th, will include the Covenant Choir singing Mark Miller’s Home By Another Road. Join us!

The next program of classical music in CUMC’s sanctuary will be Music For LOVE on Thursday morning of February 12th at 10:30 a.m. with pianists: Yuly Verbitsky, Carol Enger, and Paul DiDario.

All are invited to this free recital hosted by the Suburban Music Study Club

A Celebration of the Life of Barbara Ruth (Muhly) Plambeck

will be held in our sanctuary on

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Barbara was a faithful member of Chatham UMC for many years before moving to Delaware with her husband Dick Plambeck in 2015.

Lunch will be served in Rodda Hall following the service.

Celebrating the Life of

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King at CUMC

The following proclamation was read by the Mayor of Chatham Borough and Deputy Mayor of Chatham Township in our sanctuary at the annual Rev. Martin Luther King Jr Service: