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from the First UMC of Blairstown
for the week of July 26, 2024
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This week’s messages: “The Miraculous Feeding of the 5,000”
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“Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass there. They sat down, about five thousand of them. Then Jesus took the bread. When he had given thanks, he distributed it to those who were sitting there. He did the same with the fish, each getting as much as they wanted. When they had plenty to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather up the leftover pieces, so that nothing will be wasted.” – John 6:10-12 (Common English Bible)
Join us this Sunday as Pastor Pedro delivers a message on the miraculous feeding of the 5,000.
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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 food pantry will take place on Saturday, August 3 from 9:30-11:30a.
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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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 beginning July 7.
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.
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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
- Gentle Yoga 7/29 5:30p
- Boy Scouts 7/29 7p
- Chair Yoga 7/30 1p
- Finance mtg 7/30 7p
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- Food Pantry 8/3 9:30-11:30a
- Gentle Yoga 8/5 5:30p
- Boy Scouts 8/5 7p
- Hospital Auxiliary 8/6 10a
- Chair Yoga 8/6 1p
- UWF Luncheon 8/8 12:00
- Parkinson’s Support Group 8/8 6p
- United Women in Faith mtg 8/11 11:15a
- Gentle Yoga 8/12 5:30p
- Boy Scouts 8/12 7p
- Chair Yoga 8/13 1p
- Council mtg 8/13 7p
- Mom’s club 8/14 9a
- Forest Manor Service 8/18 2p
- Floor stripping & waxing 8/19-23
- UMM 8/20 7p
- Gentle Yoga 8/26 5:30p
- Boy Scouts 8/26 7p
- Chair Yoga 8/27 1p
- Nominations mtg 8/27 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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First United Methodist Church of Blairstown
10 Stillwater Road
Blairstown, NJ 07825
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