Epiphany Sunday White Gift Service
THIS
Sunday, January 6
th
, 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Worship Services
A decades-long tradition at CUMC! This year benefiting
Our Promise
. Our Promise (formerly Our Place) is a day center for people living on the street in Morristown.
(It is now under the umbrella of the Family Promise organization.)
As the three kings bring gifts to baby Jesus, please come with your gift wrapped in white paper. The suggested list for White Gift donations are:
-umbrellas
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rain ponchos
-chapstick
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men's undershirts (L and XL)
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men's boxer shorts (L and XL)
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socks
-granola bars
-ladies' underpants (L and XL)
-small water bottles
-hand warmers (chemical packets)
-small packages of tissues
-individual snack packages (chips, cookies, etc.)
-hand sanitizer
-reusable (cloth) grocery bags
-wipes
-Dr. Schol's shoe inserts
-cans of soda
-gum
-foot powder
-protein bars
-hot chocolate packets
-travel coffee mugs
-cash donations will be used for bus passes
and gift cards for food and coffee
Any questions about donations should be addressed to
Carol Lang, 201-312-5524
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- Sunday, January 6th Epiphany White Gift Sunday
- Sunday, January 6th Weekly Adult Discussion Group Resumes,10:15 AM, Room 6
- Monday, January 7th Weekly Monday Noontime Bible Study Resumes, Room 7: Whether you’re brand-new to the Bible, or know it inside and out, you’re welcome! The group will meet each Monday from noon – 1:30 pm in Room 7. Feel free to bring your lunch or a snack, and feel free to bring a friend – whether or not they are part of CUMC. Questions? Contact Associate Pastor Sharon Yarger at scyarger@optonline.net or Dr. SuJung Shin at sshin@nbts.edu. Hope to see you there!
- Tuesday, January 8th UMW Circles to Meet:
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Sarah Circle
, 9:30 AM Asbury Room
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Rebecca Circle
, 1:00 PM Priscilla's House
- Wednesday, January 9th Taizé Prayer Service - Asbury Room, 7:30 PM In the midst of the frenetic pace of news, work, life and stress, it is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the music, beauty, stillness, scriptures, and prayers of a Taizé Prayer Service. All are invited to come and enjoy the serenity. For information, you may call the church office at (973) 635-7740.
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More Upcoming Events and
Music News
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Please be sure to add to your calendar:
- January 16th UMW Planning Meeting, 10:00 AM, Asbury Room
- January 16th Mindfulness Practices, 7:30 PM, Asbury Room
- January 20th Family Promise Week
- January 22nd Trustees Meeting, 7:00 PM, Rm. 7
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This
Sunday, January 6
th
, the
Covenant Choir
will singing
How Many Kings
by Downhere.
CUMC's music groups will begin practicing and rehearsing for the new year again this week!
- The Wesley Ringers and Covenant Choir begin Thursday evening rehearsals at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. respectively.
- Our Ukulele Orchestra will practice on Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. in the Music Room.
- Youth Musicians will meet this Sunday evening with Singers at 5:45 p.m. in the Music Room and Ringers at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
- Kenaniah Praise Band and Wind Ensemble will also get organized for the Winter and Spring seasons.
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Please sign up!
CUMC Family Promise Host Week is Coming Up
January 20
th
- January 27
th
, 2019.
Call for Family Promise Volunteers:
As the New Year 2019 gets underway we will be hosting our Family Promise Guests January 20 - January 27. We need your help! Please sign up to host, make a dinner, or help with set-up, clean-up or laundry. Visit the sign-up sheet opposite the Pastor’s Office in the hallway, or contact:
Holidays and winter weather are especially stressful for our families struggling with poverty, homelessness, estrangement, misfortune, and injustice. Our hospitality is their exaltation, dignifying and strengthening their lives. Don’t hesitate to call Claudia with questions about the ministry.
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Our mailbox has been full this week of lovely thank you letters expressing sincere gratitude for the generosity of the members of Chatham United Methodist Church. You may click on each organization below to read each letter. Original letters can be found on the bulletin board. Thank you for your generous gifts!
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Volunteers are always needed for Ministry Outreach. Please click on the following to get involved:
- Bread Ministry
- Liturgy Ministry
- Care Corp: CUMC remains committed to our neighbors in need throughout the year with our Care Corps Ministry. If you or someone you know needs meals or transportation, please call the CUMC office at (973) 635-7740 or Marie Watt at (973) 635-7326.
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Community-wide registration is now open for the 2019-2020 school year.
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Did you miss something? To revisit previous E-News, please visit our archived news on our website
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All submissions for next week's CUMC Weekly E-news are due
to Eileen Ruggiero by Tuesdays, 2:00 PM
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Chatham United Methodist Church
460 Main Street Chatham, NJ
(973) 635-7740
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