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New England Annual
Conference
Pre-Conference Briefing
- Saturday, May 22nd 1-4 PM at Central UMC in Brockton. Come to this
event to learn about the issues that will be dealt with at Annual
Conference.
Annual Conference -
Wednesday June 9th through Saturday June 12th at Gordon College in Wenham,
MA. Pastor Krista's Commissioning in the Order of Elder will take
place the evening of Thursday, June 10th. Pastor Krista and
Russell Peterson will be attending Annual Conference.
Bishop Hassinger's
Retirement Gathering - On the Friday evening of Annual Conference
(June 11th) the Committee on Episcopacy will be celebrating the ministry
of Bishop Susan Hassinger as she prepares for retirement on September
1st. All United Methodists in New England are invited to
attend. The informal gathering will be held at Gordon College in
Wenham, MA. An offering will be taken in her name for the West
Angola Conference. If you are unable to attend and wish to
contribute to the offering or send a card the address is:
The Episcopacy Office
United Methodist Center
PO Box 249
Lawrence, MA 01842-0449
Prescription Drug
Card
A prescription drug card is
available to all United Methodists (even pets). Through a
partnership with prescription drug and health supply discounter
DestinationRx, the denomination is offering a free card that gives discounts
of up to 65% on most prescription drugs and other supplies, such as
contact lenses, vitamins, and drugs for pets. This is available to
ALL United Methodists! Call 1-800-379-9040 and tell them you are
with the United Methodist Association.
Nursery News
On Sunday mornings our
Nursery Attendant, Maureen, is available to take children 1st grade and
under for an activity during the Worship Service. Children are
welcomed into the nursery after Pastor Krista's Moments with the
Children. If you have an infant, you may bring him or her to the
nursery before worship begins.
Bowling Party Planned
The Sunday School would
like to invite the whole church family to a "Bowling Party" at
Timberlanes in Abington on Sunday June 6th after church. Following
the Worship Service will have pizza in the Fellowship Hall and leave for
Timberlanes by 12:15 PM. Experienced and novice bowlers are
welcome! We hope you can join us. (If you are under 18, a
permission slip is required. See Pastor Krista for details.)
In preparation to the
Annual Conference Session, there will be informational Budget Seminars
held throughout New England to familiarize people with the issues. The one
closest to us will be held on Sunday, January 25th in West Bridgewater
from 3-5 pm. For more information speak with Pastor Krista.
Lay Speaking
Pastor
Krista is now the co-director of our District Lay Speaking Committee.
This committee organizes classes to train people in basic and
advanced lay speaking.
If you have any interest in this ministry please speak to her.
The next Lay Speaking classes will be offered Sunday afternoons,
March 21, 28 and April 4.
Both basic and advanced classes will be offered for adults, along
with a youth class to be taught by Krista.
The classes will be at Christ UMC in Malden.
Watch your bulletins for registration sheets as the dates approach.
Father's Day Church
Breakfast
We
will hold a Father's Day Breakfast before church on Sunday, June 20th
starting at 9:00 AM. The menu has not been announced, but will be
traditional breakfast fare! Bring your father, your husband, your
son or daughter, or a friend and plan to attend! The cost is a Free
Will donation, which will go to support the Sunday School and
Nursery Programs.
Pastor Krista's
Office
Hours
Pastor
Krista's schedule will change slightly for the Fall. Please note those
changes below. Her office times are the best time to reach her, but
feel free to call her at the parsonage (781-767-3101) at other times. Office
Hours:
| Monday |
10:00 am to 12:00 noon |
| Tuesday |
10:00 am to 12:00 noon |
| Wednesday |
10:00 am to 12:00 noon |
| Thursday |
10:00 am to 12:00 noon |
| Friday |
Pastor Krista's
Sabbath |
New Ministry to HUMC
- Parish Nursing
We have started a new
ministry at HUMC called Parish Nursing. Parish Nursing has been very
popular in the Midwest for about 30 years and has spread to New England
congregations in the past 10 years. What a parish nurse does varies
between congregations and also between states due to different licensing
law for nurses. Parish nurses do not take the place of a doctor or
other health care provider but help church members improve their own health.
Some services a parish nurse might offer include exercise classes, blood
pressure checks, health and wellness classes and general health
advice.
The Parish Nurse program at
HUMC will be starting small but there is always room for growth! For
now, I will be available after worship one Sunday each month for blood
pressure checks and general medical questions and advice. If I do
not know the answer to your question, I will try to put in touch with
someone who can answer it. If anyone would like to make suggestions
for other activities or would like to volunteer their time to help, please
speak with either Pastor Krista or me.
-- Jen Bobolia, RN
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