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from the First UMC of Blairstown
for the week of August 16, 2024
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This week’s messages: “True Wisdom”
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| “The Lord appeared to Solomon at Gibeon in a dream at night. God said, “Ask whatever you wish, and I’ll give it to you.” Solomon responded, “..Please give your servant a discerning mind in order to govern your people and to distinguish good from evil, because no one is able to govern this important people of yours without your help.” 1 Kings 3:5-6a, 9
(Common English Bible)
Join us this Sunday as Pastor Pedro delivers a message on “True Wisdom” |
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Monday: Pastor’s Sabbath
Tuesday-Saturday: 9AM-4PM by appointment
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If you have a prayer request that you would like to share, please contact the church office at 908-362-6693 or by email.
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| We will be celebrating communion during the service every week. If you are joining us online, please have bread/crackers and juice/water
during this time.
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Our monthly Forest Manor Service will take place on Sunday, August 18 at 2pm. If you would like to join Pastor Pedro, please reach out to him. The patients enjoy the fellowship time and communion.
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| We will be stripping and refinishing the floors in the church during the week of
August 19. There will be no activities during the week.
Thank you for your cooperation. |
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The United Methodist Men will have their monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 20 at 7pm at the home of Mike Tironi. There will be a time of sharing, scripture and fellowship. Please reach out to Mike to learn more.
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The September/October edition of the Upper Room Devotional is available in the narthex. You can start your day with a bible verse, brief reading, thought for the day, and prayer.
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With the start of Sunday School on September 1st, we are planning to have a potluck lunch for the fall kick off. Please join us for this time of food and fellowship. There is a sign up sheet in the fellowship hall to bring your favorite dish or dessert.
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| Our monthly food pantry will be held on Saturday, September 7. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to Claire Smith.
The food pantry has been very busy providing over 70 families with food and paper products this month. With feeding as many folks as we can, we are in need of some items. You can leave items in the shopping cart in the fellowship hall or in the cabinet outside the kitchen door. Thank you for your support of this much needed ministry.
- Canned Mushrooms
- Manwich
- Hamburger helper
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- Pickles
- Cream Soups
- Tea Bags (regular & flavored)
- Knorr Seasoned Rice
- Knorr Seasoned Pasta
- Cake Frosting
- Beef & Vegetable Broth
- Canned Apricots
- Canned Peaches
- Tissues
- Body Wash
- Conditioner
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| The 2024 member guide is finally here! You can find a copy on the credenza in the hallway or you can download your copy here,
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MVJ-Iv4wzlDK6dHttks6BwJCAF98Tk-s/view?usp=sharing.
If your contact information has changed, please contact the church office.
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Fall Craft and Vendor Fair
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We will be hosting a craft and vendor fair on Saturday, September 28 from 10a-4p with set up from 7-10a. The cost is $35 for a 10X10 space, you provide your own tent and tables, there will be no electric available. We will also have food available for sale. There will be no rain date. If you are interested in signing up or know of someone, please reach out to Mike Tironi.
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| Do you like to bake bread? Do you want to volunteer for a Sunday Service?
We have a spot for you. We are looking for volunteers to prepare and clean up for communion. This would take place weekly.
We are also looking for readers and prayer leaders for the Sunday service and greeters to welcome members and guests before service.
Please reach out to Pastor Pedro to inquire.
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Sunday School Update
Sunday School will take a break for the summer
and will resume on September 1st at 9:00am.
We have established the First UMC’s new Safe Sanctuaries Policy, an abuse-prevention policy. We have volunteers who have done the training and background checks. If you would like to have your children participate or you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Pastor Pedro.
You can more about Safe Sanctuaries policies in the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church here
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Our adult enrichment program exploring the life of Jesus the Christ through the video series “The Chosen” by Dallas Jenkins will take a break for the summer and resume in the fall. Designed to enrich your personal relationship with God, Jesus, and the Holy Scripture, each session will be packed with meaningful guided discussions to help you deepen your understanding of the life and ministry of Jesus. All of the episodes can be watched for free online at https://new.thechosen.tv/. For more information, contact Tim Gill at timothydgill@yahoo.com. Let’s dive deeper into our faith and discover Jesus in a whole new way!
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The bible study will resume on September 5 at 1:00pm online and 7:00pm hybrid. The Book of James will be studied. If you are interested in joining, please reach out to Pastor Pedro.
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This Week at Blairstown UMC
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- Al-Anon Fri 7:30p
- Worship Team Rehearsal Sun 8:30a
- Sunday Worship Service Sun 10:00a
- Forest Manor Service 8/18 2p
- Floor Stripping & waxing 8/19-23
- Boy Scouts 8/18 7p outside
- UMM 8/20 7p @ Mike’s house
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- Boy Scouts 8/26 7p
- Chair Yoga 8/27 1p
- Nominations mtg 8/27 7p
- Sunday School fall kick off 9/1 9a
- Fall kickoff potluck lunch 9/1 11:15a
- Boy Scouts 9/2 7p
- Hospital Auxiliary 9/3 10a
- Chair Yoga 9/3 1p
- Bible Study 9/5 1 & 7p
- Food Pantry 9/7 9:30-11:30a
- United Women in Faith mtg 9/8 11:15a
- Alison Bolshoi Concert 9/8 5-7p
- Gentle Yoga 9/9 5:30p
- Boy Scouts 9/9 7p
- Chair Yoga 9/10 1p
- SPRC mtg 9/10 7p
- Bible Study 9/12 1 & 7p
- Parkinson’s Support Group 9/12 6p
- Forest Manor Service 9/15 2p
- Gentle Yoga 9/16 5:30p
- Boy Scouts 9/16 7p
- Chair Yoga 9/17 1p
- UMM mtg 9/17 7p
- MOM’s club 9/18 9a-12p
- Bible Study 9/19 1 & 7p
- Gentle Yoga 9/23 5:30p
- Boy Scouts 9/23 7p
- Chair Yoga 9/24 1p
- Missions & Ministry mtg 9/24 7p
- Bible Study 9/26 1 & 7p
- Fall Craft & Vendor Fair 9/28 10a-4p
- Gentle Yoga 9/3 5:30p
- Boy Scouts 9/30 7p
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To learn more about our events or add something to our calendar, please contact the church office at 908-362-6693 or info@firstumcblairstown.com
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