August 31, 2023

Prayers Lifted on

Sunday August 27, 2023

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

Of healing, for Lyn P as she recovers from surgery.
Of healing, for Ann B who is recovering from surgery and for a speedy recovery.
For my cousin's family. James passed away suddenly this week. Grace A
For those who are traveling.
For faculty, staff and students of all ages as a new school year begins.
For those impacted by gun violence and racism.

Church Office Closed for Labor Day Weekend

The church office will be closed on Friday September 1, 2023 and Monday September 4, 2023. The office will resume Friday office hours on September 8th, 2023.

Flowers

The flowers this Sunday are dedicated in memory of Ruth and Ed Hughes.

Jan Dvorkin

Note of Thanks

This week we received a note of thanks from Newark Boys Chorus School. Click image to read letter.

Save the Date!

Save the Date

Sunday

September 17, 2023

Rally Day 2023 is in Two Weeks!

Rally Day, our annual community-building event, is Sunday September 17^th! We will start our day of with joyful worship in the sanctuary at 10:00AM. Following worship service, join us for grilled burgers and hotdogs, games, and fellowship! Please bring a side salad and/or a dessert.

We will need you to RSVP so we can plan accordingly. In order for our day to be a success, we will need some helpers to lend a hand. Please use button below. If you prefer, a paper sign up sheet will be available starting this weekend on the bulletin board outside Jeff's office.

Let’s start the new school year and launch our fall programs with a fun time filled with food, friends, and laughter! Hope to see you there.

RSVP Here

Sign up for Faith Formation Classes

Sunday September 17, 2023

Sunday School Classes for ages Pre-K through Senior High will resume on Sunday, September 24^th at 11:15am. Registrations for Faith Formation classes will be on Sunday September 17th, 2023 during the Rally Day event. We look forward to seeing you!

Book/Diaper/Wipes Drive Update

Sunday September 3, 2023

Join us to hear an update on the book/diaper/wipes drive led by local Girl Scout Ruthie McGrath and to celebrate the good work she has done for our food distribution ministry.

Email her at smain@chathamumc.org)

Chatham UMC Men’s Breakfast

Saturday, September 9

9.00-10.00am

Host: Rev. Jeff Markay,

48 Elmwood Ave. Chatham NJ 07928.

Come for coffee, conversation and prayer at the parsonage back deck (weather permitting). If it is raining, we’ll gather in the living room and dining room. Please RSVP to Dave Bramwell: dbramwell@gmail.com

Save Your Date!

It's that time of year...As we begin to settle into our routines this Fall, please think ahead and let us know if you will need to reserve a meeting room at the church. You may reserve a room by calling the church office at 973 635 7740 or emailing rjames@chathumc.org.

This Week

This week during our Sunday 10:00 a.m. service Mike Maguire, our very own organist and accompanist, will perform. Join us!

The Ukulele Orchestra will next meet in-person and online Saturday, September 9th at 10:00am in the Asbury Room and on Zoom. For more information contact Peter Hill at the email address below.

Thank you to all of our congregational musicians who made the music during our Summer services possible: Steve Davis, percussion, Tom Belding, harmonica, Mike Maguire, piano & keyboard, Dorothy McCorry, flute, Joanna Thilagar, violin, Leah Van Doornik, horn, Miriam and Sharon Yarger, voices, Matthew Beland, ukulele, and members of our Summer Choirs!

Our Chatham UMC music groups will be starting again in September. Our first Covenant Choir rehearsal will take place before the service on Sunday, September 10th at 8:45 a.m. in the Music Room. The Wesley Ringers, Praise Band, Instrumental Ensemble, and Ukulele Orchestra will commence following the choir. For more information contact Peter Hill, Director of Music Ministry at petepiano@mac.com.

Although the Adult Bible Study doesn’t meet during the summer, it’s good to listen to and read the scriptures during the week. In Sunday’s gospel lesson (Matthew 16: 13-20) Jesus asks the disciples, “What do people say the Son of Man is?” Then, he asks the disciples, “Who do you say I am?” What do you say Jesus is, and how would you describe him?

Online Worship Liturgists Needed!

Please sign up to read and record yourself reading scriptures; this will be a blessing to our online worshiping community. Click Here to Sign Up.

Community News

Restocking the Food Pantry

The Food Pantry continues to serve many families in our community with groceries throughout the week. With the beginning of the school year starting, we are in need of the following items to keep our pantry well stocked. Click on image to read flier.

·Lunch bags (Brown paper lunch bags small bottles of water, granola bar/protein bar/cereal bar, snack food, ready made tuna salad packets

·Rice

·Pasta/Mac n Cheese/Spaghetti O’s

·Canned Soup

·Canned Fruit

·Pasta Sauce

·Tomato Sauce

·Cereal

·Canned Beans (no string/green beans)

·Tuna

·Canned Vegetables