February 1, 2024

Prayers Lifted on

Sunday January 28, 2024

During last Sunday's worship service, we received the following requests for prayers...

Of healing, to the family of Bailey Buell
For the family of Rudy Savoie who entered eternal life last Sunday - NC
For people who are looking for meaningful employment
For peace in Israel and Palestine
Of healing, for Alex, who continues to improve daily
Of joy. Congratulations to Niamh, Charley and Matt on their winnings at State Theatre competitions
Of concern, for Dorothy M. - NC
Of healing, for Mary Lou K. in Florida - NC
Of thanks, for Hannah's 20th birthday - Grace A

Note of Thanks

from a young member of the Chatham community

Church News

Chatham UMC looking for 20 minutes of discipleship:

Sunday, February 4, 2024 from 11:15 - 11:35 AM.

Brayden Teisch is a high school student who will be collecting food from his neighbors and bringing it to Chatham UMC. Can you help bring in food collected from his car in the back parking lot to the shelving units downstairs on Sunday morning?

If so, please contact Pastor Jeff at revjmarkay@earthlink.net

Adult Discussion Group

In the Adult Discussion Group this Sunday we'll discuss some of the many healings that Jesus performed (Mark 1:29-39). Jesus told the outcasted demons not to speak, because “they knew who he was”. Why wouldn’t he want them to speak his name or make some exclamation? How might we help cast out ‘demons’? What keeps us from doing that? Join us in the Asbury Room at 11:15 after worship!

This Sunday’s 10:00 a.m. service will feature The Covenant Choir performing I Sought The Lord by Karen Marrolli. Join us!

The Ukulele Orchestra will next practice together on Saturday, February 10th at 10:00 a.m. online and in person. For more information contact Peter Hill, Director of Music Ministries at petepiano@mac.com.

Chatham UMC’s sanctuary will host a historic joint recital of two local music clubs: The Suburban Music Study Club and the Plainfield Musical Club, on Sunday afternoon, February 11th at 3:00 p.m. The program will feature two noted performers from each club: Paul DiDario, piano, Jonathan Morales, voice accompanied by Peter Hill, piano, Sophia Agranovich, piano, and Viviana Kaszubski, voice, accompanied by Hannah Comia. All are invited to this free recital with refreshments following the performance.

Church Office Administrative Assistant

The Chatham United Methodist Church is actively seeking an organized and detail-oriented Church Office Administrative Assistant to keep our church running smoothly and efficiently. This is a great opportunity to assist the church staff, congregation and ministries with its diverse activities and provide general administrative support on a part time basis (22 hours/week).

Applicants should possess strong communication and recordkeeping skills along with financial and light bookkeeping skills to assist the Financial Manager. Solid computers skills are also required- working knowledge in Word, QuickBooks, and Excel. This position will also support the Community Relations & Communications Coordinator with the church's interface with outside groups and the greater community. Resumes may be sent to our church office at Chatham UMC, 460 Main Street, Chatham NJ 07928, or to our Office Manager at csmith@chathamumc.org. For more information about our church please visit: www.chathamumc.org

Ministry Opportunity at CUMC!

The Staff Parish Relations Committee is looking to hire a Director of Children's Education and Youth Ministry. This is a part time job of 25-27 hours per week, with salary commensurate with experience.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with anyone you believe may be interested in this position and in becoming a part of the new thing that God is doing here at CUMC!

Click here for job description.

Questions, interest, and resumes can be sent to:

Rev. Jeff Markay, Senior Pastor

460 Main Street

Chatham, NJ 07928

www.chathamumc.org

revjmarkay@earthlink.net

office: 973-635-7740

Sarah Circle

The Sarah Circle will meet on Tuesday, February 6 at 10:00 AM in the Asbury Room. The program will feature Samantha Nyachoto, a 2^nd year Drew Theological Seminary student from Zimbabwe. Samantha is an intern with United Women in Faith (formerly UMW). She is a member of Madison Methodist Church and active participant in worship and music. All are welcome.

Looking Ahead to Lent

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

February 13th at 5:30 PM

Come and enjoy some conversation and fellowship over a delicious meal of

pancakes and more! We’ll have pancake races, some singing, and a ritual with

last year’s palms, which will become the ashes for Ash Wednesday on February 14.

Free will offering will be taken for RISE Mission Trip 2024.

Ash Wednesday Service

February 14th at 7:30 PM

Ash Wednesday worship service and the distribution of ashes

will be held in the Sanctuary on February 14th at 7:30 PM

Looking Ahead

Information on Lenten Small Groups and Easter Lilly Dedication Forms

Coming Soon!!

Community News

CUMC Food Pantry

Help keep our food pantry and weekly distribution sustained.

Click Here to donate online!

Want to know more about our Pop Up Pantry and how to help? Check out our webpage.

Or, if you wish, you can contribute directly online by visiting our donation page.

Faith Formation Matters

Faith Formation (Sunday School) takes place on Sunday mornings at 11:15 am for

Kindergarteners and up!

Whirl Kids (K – 4th grade) Sundays at 11:15 am meet with Jenee James and Peter Hill in Room 6, for music, a fun video, and activities related to the day’s Bible reading.

Middle School (5th-8th grade) –Sundays at 11:15 am meet with Matthew Beland in the Library for community building and growing together in our faith.

High School – Sundays at 11:15 am Children's and Youth Ministry, in the Wesley Room.