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This Week at CUMC NOTE: Events in bold are CUMC events - all others are community groups using our facility
SUNDAY, July 20: 9:30 AM GE5K Petit Road Race, Plainville, CT
Monday, July 21:
CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED 8:00-9:30 PM Monday Men’s AA, FH
Tuesday, July 22:
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 5:00-7:15 PM Weight Watchers, FH 7:00-8:15 PM Family Re-Entry Tutoring, Rm. B Wednesday, July 23: CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 12:00 noon – 7:00 PM Open church for a time of prayer and remembrance, S 7:00 PM A time together for prayer, sharing, hymn singing, remembrance
Thursday, July 24:
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday, July 25:
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday, July 26:
SUNDAY, July 27: Following Worship VBS setup, EW, B,A, FH
Upcoming Events at CUMC ● Courier Church
Newsletter: ● Sound System Monitor needed: Help is needed to monitor the sound system during worship services during the summer. Please contact Steve Trumbo (699-8827) if you can help. ●Women’s Book Club: “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin will meet at the home of Janet Ray on Aug. 21, 7:30 PM for book discussion. ●A Time of Prayer and Remembrance on Wednesday, July 23: the church will be open to anyone wishing to come and remember and be in prayer concerning the tragedy that befell Bill and our whole community last year. This will be from noon to 7p.m. At 7p.m. there will be a time of gathering in the sanctuary for prayer, sharing, hymn singing and remembrance. Rev. Ron Rising will lead us in this time. ● Volunteers In Mission (VIM) trip to Biloxi, Mississippi: dates for our Volunteers in Mission trip have been set. They are Feb. 7 - 14, 2009. A team from CUMC will travel to Biloxi, MS to repair and rehab homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina. There is still room for more volunteers on the CUMC team. Construction, painting, organizational and, most of all, people skills are needed. Please contact Carol Wilson (250-1501) if interested. ● UM ARMY—United Methodist Action Reach-out Mission by Youth 2008: High school camp is July 27 – Aug. 2 in Manchester CT. See the bulletin board display in fellowship hall, Tom Russo or Rhonda Pattberg for information. ●"From the Missions and Social Concerns Team: You are invited to link yourself to a source of information and action that is easy and important stewardship of your influence. United Methodists have many sources but here are two that the Missions and Social Concerns Group thinks that all of us who have email might like to receive regular information from about the missions and advocacy opportunities through which we can make a difference in our world: 1. We suggest you visit: www.umc-gbcs.org which is the General Board of Church and Society. In the lower right is "UM Power" section with a place to click on "Take Action" or "Sign up for UM Power" These will contact you by email with suggested actions or with information. You can choose your level of desired information. 2. We suggest you visit: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/connections/lists which is the General Board of Global Ministries. This gives you a choice of information you can receive regularly. We suggest you might, at least, sign up for UMCOR Hotline, which is United Methodist Committee on Relief which responds to instant needs around the world. You can choose the ones that interest you. "To whom much has been given, of them much is required," (Luke 12:48). Let us use all that we have including our information and influence "for the transformation of the world," as United Methodist goals state is our purpose." ●Explorers Adult Group: On the first Sunday in September, Faith and Politics will be the theme for a series of explorations in the Explorers Adult Group, meeting in Room A at 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Len Mecca, Carolyn Hardin Engelhardt, and Sergio Deganis coordinate the group's interactions. Here are some "quotable quotes" from the resources that will get group participants thinking about the theme: •••Because we are influenced by the power of evil, which expresses itself both in the world and within ourselves, structures and laws are necessary. •••According to scripture, good government promotes justice and righteousness and upholds the needs of the poor and vulnerable.•••The highest allegiance of the Christian is to God. This means that, at times, we will be critical of government policies. •••Because Christians' primary commitment is to Jesus Christ, they are able to respond to God's call to serve others with confidence and energy. One way to avoid the temptation to give in to cynicism is to become actively involved in the governmental process. •••It (politics) is a way of living out the commandment to love our neighbor as ourselves. You are invited to be a part of the explorations on any Sunday or every Sunday. You don't have to have any background or any particular viewpoint. This is a group for exploration, interaction, and personal growth in faith. The coordinators look forward to welcoming YOU! ●CUMC Fundraising: Stop & Shop Gift Cards: Available in denominations of $25, $50, and $100. Use them like cash. The church receives 5% from every $5,000 worth of gift cards purchased. See Jenn or Jean Roeder in Fellowship Hall to purchase. ●Updated Member listings available: Pick up a current copy to have for future reference from the table just outside the church office in the folder labeled “MEMBER LISTING” . ●Visit the Church Literature Rack: Upper Room Daily Devotions, Daily Bible Readings for year 2008, CUMC Courier newsletter, United Methodist Connecticut Central District Newsletter, United Methodists-Who We Are booklets, CUMC Committee Listing (May 2008) ●Antiques Appraisal Night Tues., Sept. 23, 2008, 6:30 PM -9PM at Cheshire United Methodist Church: Dealers from the Plantsville General Store. Antique Center will appraise your antiques and collectibles. Toys, dolls, jewelry, paper, glass, tools, dinnerware, kitchen, oddities. No large furniture, please. $5 for one item/$10 for three items. All proceeds benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Reaching the Pastor / Leaving information for the Pastor: In the event of an emergency and you are unable to get in touch with Pastor Steve by calling the church office please contact him on his cell phone: 203-232-2752. NOTE: Messages left with the church offices after closing on Friday, including the weekend and Monday, are not heard until Tuesday mornings when church offices re-open. Please contact Pastor Steve on his cell phone if you need to be in contact with him when offices are closed. (The same applies to church e-mails—they are accessed during office hours only) * * * * * * * *
This Week at CUMC NOTE: Events in bold are CUMC events - all others are community groups using our facility
SUNDAY, July 13
Monday, July 14: CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED 8:00-9:30 PM Monday Men’s AA, FH
Tuesday, July 15: 8:30-11:45 AM Weight Watchers FH 5:00-7:15 PM Weight Watchers, FH 7:00-8:15 PM Family Re-Entry Tutoring, Rm. B
Wednesday, July 16:
Thursday, July 17:
6-10 PM AA, FH
Friday, July 18: 8-9:30 PM AA, FH
Saturday, July 19:
SUNDAY, July 20: 9:30 AM GE5K Petit Road Race, Plainville, CT
Upcoming Events at CUMC
●Church Tag Sale, Sat. July 19th 9AM -1PM: Remember the tag sale church fundraiser when cleaning out closets, basements and garages! And then make sure to sign up to help with the tag sale (many hands make the load lighter) setting up, during, or cleanup. (See signup sheet in fellowship hall). Please note: NO clothing will be accepted for the sale. Drop off items in Room B in the church during church office hours when the church will be open--see office hours for upcoming week on back page of events insert-- or on Sundays when you come to worship. ● Courier Church Newsletter: NEXT Newsletter: September 2008; deadline: August 10th. ● Sound System Monitor needed: Help is needed to monitor the sound system during worship services during the summer. Please contact Steve Trumbo (699-8827) if you can help. ●Replacement Counter needed for Counting Group: Looking for someone to help count and record Sunday collections with another person every 5 weeks throughout the year. Contact Carl Strand for more information. (271-3530) ●Women’s Book Club: “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin will meet at the home of Janet Ray on Aug. 21, 7:30 PM for book discussion. ●A Time of Prayer and Remembrance on Wednesday, July 23: the church will be open to anyone wishing to come and remember and be in prayer concerning the tragedy that befell Bill and our whole community last year. This will be from noon to 7p.m. At 7p.m. there will be a time of gathering in the sanctuary for prayer, sharing, hymn singing and remembrance. Rev. Ron Rising will lead us in this time. ● Volunteers In Mission (VIM) trip to Biloxi, Mississippi: dates for our Volunteers in Mission trip have been set. They are Feb. 7 - 14, 2009. A team from CUMC will travel to Biloxi, MS to repair and rehab homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina. There is still room for more volunteers on the CUMC team. Construction, painting, organizational and, most of all, people skills are needed. Please contact Carol Wilson (250-1501) if interested. ● UM ARMY—United Methodist Action Reach-out Mission by Youth 2008: High school camp is July 27 – Aug. 2 in Manchester CT. See the bulletin board display in fellowship hall, Tom Russo or Rhonda Pattberg for information. ●Summer Music: Through Sept. 7th there is the opportunity for children and adults to share their musical talents during the Sunday Service. Please contact Lucy Earley, Music Committee chair, at 272-1923 to sign up or for more information. ●"From the Missions and Social Concerns Team: You are invited to link yourself to a source of information and action that is easy and important stewardship of your influence. United Methodists have many sources but here are two that the Missions and Social Concerns Group thinks that all of us who have email might like to receive regular information from about the missions and advocacy opportunities through which we can make a difference in our world: 1. We suggest you visit: www.umc-gbcs.org which is the General Board of Church and Society. In the lower right is "UM Power" section with a place to click on "Take Action" or "Sign up for UM Power" These will contact you by email with suggested actions or with information. You can choose your level of desired information. 2. We suggest you visit: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/connections/lists which is the General Board of Global Ministries. This gives you a choice of information you can receive regularly. We suggest you might, at least, sign up for UMCOR Hotline, which is United Methodist Committee on Relief which responds to instant needs around the world. You can choose the ones that interest you. "To whom much has been given, of them much is required," (Luke 12:48). Let us use all that we have including our information and influence "for the transformation of the world," as United Methodist goals state is our purpose." ●July 20, 2008 GE 5k Petit Road Race in Plainville CT at 9:30 AM to benefit the Petit Family Foundation. If you would like to help with the event, please contact Sue Trumbo 699-8827. For more information visit the website http://www.petitroadrace.com/index.shtml ●Explorers Adult Group: On the first Sunday in September, Faith and Politics will be the theme for a series of explorations in the Explorers Adult Group, meeting in Room A at 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Len Mecca, Carolyn Hardin Engelhardt, and Sergio Deganis coordinate the group's interactions. Here are some "quotable quotes" from the resources that will get group participants thinking about the theme: •••Because we are influenced by the power of evil, which expresses itself both in the world and within ourselves, structures and laws are necessary. •••According to scripture, good government promotes justice and righteousness and upholds the needs of the poor and vulnerable.•••The highest allegiance of the Christian is to God. This means that, at times, we will be critical of government policies. •••Because Christians' primary commitment is to Jesus Christ, they are able to respond to God's call to serve others with confidence and energy. One way to avoid the temptation to give in to cynicism is to become actively involved in the governmental process. •••It (politics) is a way of living out the commandment to love our neighbor as ourselves. You are invited to be a part of the explorations on any Sunday or every Sunday. You don't have to have any background or any particular viewpoint. This is a group for exploration, interaction, and personal growth in faith. The coordinators look forward to welcoming YOU! ●CUMC Fundraising: Stop & Shop Gift Cards: Available in denominations of $25, $50, and $100. Use them like cash. The church receives 5% from every $5,000 worth of gift cards purchased. See Jenn or Jean Roeder in Fellowship Hall to purchase. ●Updated Member listings available: Pick up a current copy to have for future reference from the table just outside the church office in the folder labeled “MEMBER LISTING” . ●Visit the Church Literature Rack: Upper Room Daily Devotions, Daily Bible Readings for year 2008, CUMC Courier newsletter, United Methodist Connecticut Central District Newsletter, United Methodists-Who We Are booklets, CUMC Committee Listing (May 2008) * * * * * * * *
This Week at CUMC NOTE: Events in bold are CUMC events - all others are community groups using our facility
SUNDAY, July 6:
Monday, July 7: CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED 8:00-9:30 PM Monday Men’s AA, FH
Tuesday, July 8: CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED 5:00-7:15 PM Weight Watchers, FH 7:00-8:15 PM Family Re-Entry Tutoring, Rm. B
Wednesday, July 9:
Thursday, July 10:
6-10 PM AA, FH
Friday, July 11:
CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED
Saturday, July 12:
SUNDAY, July 13:
Upcoming Events at CUMC ● Sound System Monitor needed: Help is needed to monitor the sound system during worship services during the summer. Please contact Steve Trumbo (699-8827) if you can help. ●Replacement Counter needed for Counting Group: Looking for someone to help count and record Sunday collections with another person every 5 weeks throughout the year. Contact Carl Strand for more information. (271-3530) ●Women’s Book Club: “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin will meet at the home of Janet Ray on Aug. 21, 7:30 PM for book discussion. ● Volunteers In Mission (VIM) trip to Biloxi, Mississippi: dates for our Volunteers in Mission trip have been set. They are Feb. 7 - 14, 2009. A team from CUMC will travel to Biloxi, MS to repair and rehab homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina. There is still room for more volunteers on the CUMC team. Construction, painting, organizational and, most of all, people skills are needed. Please contact Carol Wilson (250-1501) if interested. ● UM ARMY—United Methodist Action Reach-out Mission by Youth 2008: High school camp is July 27 – Aug. 2 in Manchester CT. See the bulletin board display in fellowship hall, Tom Russo or Rhonda Pattberg for information. ●Summer Music: Through Sept. 7th there is the opportunity for children and adults to share their musical talents during the Sunday Service. Please contact Lucy Earley, Music Committee chair, at 272-1923 to sign up or for more information. ●"From the Missions and Social Concerns Team: You are invited to link yourself to a source of information and action that is easy and important stewardship of your influence. United Methodists have many sources but here are two that the Missions and Social Concerns Group thinks that all of us who have email might like to receive regular information from about the missions and advocacy opportunities through which we can make a difference in our world: 1. We suggest you visit: www.umc-gbcs.org which is the General Board of Church and Society. In the lower right is "UM Power" section with a place to click on "Take Action" or "Sign up for UM Power" These will contact you by email with suggested actions or with information. You can choose your level of desired information. 2. We suggest you visit: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/connections/lists which is the General Board of Global Ministries. This gives you a choice of information you can receive regularly. We suggest you might, at least, sign up for UMCOR Hotline, which is United Methodist Committee on Relief which responds to instant needs around the world. You can choose the ones that interest you. "To whom much has been given, of them much is required," (Luke 12:48). Let us use all that we have including our information and influence "for the transformation of the world," as United Methodist goals state is our purpose." ●July 20, 2008 GE 5k Petit Road Race in Plainville CT at 9:30 AM to benefit the Petit Family Foundation. If you would like to help with the event, please contact Sue Trumbo 699-8827. For more information visit the website http://www.petitroadrace.com/index.shtml ●Explorers Adult Group: On the first Sunday in September, Faith and Politics will be the theme for a series of explorations in the Explorers Adult Group, meeting in Room A at 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Len Mecca, Carolyn Hardin Engelhardt, and Sergio Deganis coordinate the group's interactions. Here are some "quotable quotes" from the resources that will get group participants thinking about the theme: •••Because we are influenced by the power of evil, which expresses itself both in the world and within ourselves, structures and laws are necessary. •••According to scripture, good government promotes justice and righteousness and upholds the needs of the poor and vulnerable.•••The highest allegiance of the Christian is to God. This means that, at times, we will be critical of government policies. •••Because Christians' primary commitment is to Jesus Christ, they are able to respond to God's call to serve others with confidence and energy. One way to avoid the temptation to give in to cynicism is to become actively involved in the governmental process. •••It (politics) is a way of living out the commandment to love our neighbor as ourselves. You are invited to be a part of the explorations on any Sunday or every Sunday. You don't have to have any background or any particular viewpoint. This is a group for exploration, interaction, and personal growth in faith. The coordinators look forward to welcoming YOU! ●CUMC Fundraising: Stop & Shop Gift Cards: Available in denominations of $25, $50, and $100. Use them like cash. The church receives 5% from every $5,000 worth of gift cards purchased. See Jenn or Jean Roeder in Fellowship Hall to purchase. ●Updated Member listings available: Pick up a current copy to have for future reference from the table just outside the church office in the folder labeled “MEMBER LISTING” . ●Visit the Church
Literature Rack: Upper Room Daily Devotions, Daily Bible Readings for year
2008, CUMC Courier newsletter, United Methodist Connecticut Central District
Newsletter, United Methodists-Who We Are booklets, CUMC Committee Listing
(May 2008)
This Week at CUMC NOTE: Events in bold are CUMC events - all others are community groups using our facility
SUNDAY, June 29: 9:30 AM Worship
begins
Monday, June 30:
CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED 8:00-9:30 PM Monday Men’s AA, FH
Tuesday, July 1:
8:30-11:45 AM Weight Watchers FH 5:00-7:15 PM Weight Watchers, FH 7:00-8:15 PM Family Re-Entry Tutoring, Rm. B 7:30 PM Trustees, Green Room, EW (air conditioned)
Wednesday, July 2:
Thursday, July 3:
Friday, July 4: Independence Day
Saturday, July 5:
SUNDAY, July 6:
Upcoming Events at CUMC ●Church Tag Sale: Remember the tag sale church fundraiser when cleaning out closets, basements and garages! And then make sure to sign up to help with the tag sale (many hands make the load lighter) setting up, during, or cleanup. (See signup sheet in fellowship hall). Please note: NO clothing will be accepted for the sale. Tag sale date: Saturday, July 19th 9AM – 1PM. Drop off items in Room B in the church during church office hours when the church will be open--see office hours for upcoming week on back page of events insert-- or on Sundays when you come to worship. ● Courier Church Newsletter: July/Aug. issue was mailed June 26th. NEXT Newsletter: September 2008; deadline: August 10th. ● Sound System Monitor needed: Help is needed to monitor the sound system during worship services during the summer. Please contact Steve Trumbo (699-8827) if you can help. ●Replacement Counter needed for Counting Group: Looking for someone to help count and record Sunday collections with another person every 5 weeks throughout the year. Contact Carl Strand for more information. (271-3530) ● Volunteers In Mission (VIM) trip to Biloxi, Mississippi: dates for our Volunteers in Mission trip have been set. They are Feb. 7 - 14, 2009. A team from CUMC will travel to Biloxi, MS to repair and rehab homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina. There is still room for more volunteers on the CUMC team. Construction, painting, organizational and, most of all, people skills are needed. Please contact Carol Wilson (250-1501) if interested. ● UM ARMY—United Methodist Action Reach-out Mission by Youth 2008: High school camp is July 27 – Aug. 2 in Manchester CT. See the bulletin board display in fellowship hall, Tom Russo or Rhonda Pattberg for information. ●Summer Music: Through Sept. 7th there is the opportunity for children and adults to share their musical talents during the Sunday Service. Please contact Lucy Earley, Music Committee chair, at 272-1923 to sign up or for more information.
●"From the Missions and Social Concerns Team:
You are invited to link yourself
to a source of information and action that is easy and important stewardship
of your influence. United Methodists have many sources but here are two
that the Missions and Social Concerns Group thinks that all of us who have
email might like to receive regular information from about the missions and
advocacy opportunities through which we can make a difference in our world: * * * * * * * *
This Week at CUMC NOTE: Events in bold are CUMC events - all others are community groups using our facility
SUNDAY, June 22: 10:45 AM Worship Service- 12:15 PM Brass Ensemble, EW
6:00 PM Softball: at Cheshire
High School
Monday, June 23: CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED 8:00-9:30 PM Monday Men’s AA, FH
Tuesday, June 24: 5:00-7:15 PM Weight Watchers, FH 7:00-8:15 PM Family Re-Entry Tutoring, Rm. B
Wednesday, June 25:
Thursday, June 26:
6-10 PM AA, FH
Friday, June 27:
Saturday, June 28:
SUNDAY, June 29: 9:30 AM Worship begins
Upcoming Events at CUMC
●Church Tag Sale:
Remember the tag sale when cleaning out closets, basements and
garages! And then make sure to sign up to help with the tag sale (many hands
make the load lighter) setting up, during or cleanup. (See signup sheet in
fellowship hall). Please note: NO clothing will be accepted for the sale.
●Church Softball Picnic: After the game today (6/22) head over to the home
of Tom and Cindy Russo for a picnic (20 Francis Ct.) They will provide the
hot dogs and hamburgs. Bring a side dish, salad or dessert and a bathing suit! ● Volunteers In Mission (VIM) trip to Biloxi, Mississippi: dates for our Volunteers in Mission trip have been set. They are Feb. 7 - 14, 2009. A team from CUMC will travel to Biloxi, MS to repair and rahab homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina.There is still room for more volunteers on the CUMC team. Construction, painting, organizational and, most of all, people skills are needed. Please contact Carol Wilson (250-1501) if interested.
●Replacement Counter needed for Counting Group:
Looking for someone to help
count and record Sunday collections with another person every 5 weeks
throughout the year. Contact Carl Strand for more information. (271-3530) ●Visit the Church Literature Rack: Upper Room Daily Devotions, Daily Bible Readings for year 2008, CUMC Courier newsletter, United Methodist Connecticut Central District Newsletter, United Methodists-Who We Are booklets, CUMC Committee Listing (May 2008) ●Visit CUMC website: www.gbgm-umc.org/cheshireumc and find links to UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief, how they are responding to the natural disasters that have occurred throughout the world.
Reaching the Pastor / Leaving information for the Pastor:
In the event of an emergency and you are unable to get in touch with Pastor
Steve by calling the church office please contact him on his cell phone:
203-232-2752. NOTE:
Messages left with the church offices after closing on Friday, including the
weekend and Monday, are not heard until Tuesday mornings when church offices
re-open. Please contact Pastor Steve on his cell phone if you need to be in
contact with him when offices are closed. (The same applies to church
e-mails—they are accessed during office hours only) |
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