I remember my confirmation class when one of the mothers would pick our group up from school and we would carpool to the church to meet with the pastor. Our group became very close going through youth group together. To this day I remain friends with one of my fellow confirmands.
For the past 14 weeks, six youth have been meeting with Pastor Drew and Pastor Carrie for confirmation classes. They have studied, worshiped, met with mentors, gone to a retreat, and come to their own decisions about accepting Jesus for themselves and following Jesus through our church.
This year, 8 adults also participated as “adult confirmands” and explored more deeply what their faith means for them now. One of my convictions is that at any age, we can learn, grow, and express what it means to be a Jesus follower. Join us this Sunday as we celebrate our confirmands decision to follow Christ and welcome them into our community of faith.
Growing together,
- Pastor Beth
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snapshots of grace...
Our Lamb Kids, with Pastor Beth and Pastor Carrie, learning the story of foot washing on Maunday Thursday. And, a visit from a special bunny!
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This Sunday at Memorial....
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8:00AM - Traditional Worship
at Trinity United
Methodist
Church
9:00AM - Coffee and donuts
fellowship
in Maxwell Hall
.
9:30AM - Contemporary Worship
in Maxwell Hall
10:30AM - Coffee and donuts
fellowship
in Maxwell Hal
11:00AM - Formal, Traditional Worship
in Maxwell Hall
Sermon:
“Doubt and Confirmation”
- Pastor Drew
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this week at memorial....
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TONIGHT: Meeting for 5th Graders and their Parents
Did you know that at Memorial 5th graders are able and encouraged to join in youth group activities beginning in the summer? It's true! Join Pastor Carrie and Marisa at 5:30PM in More a pizza party, games, and information about what youth group will be like and the fun activities already planned for the summer! Hear from current 6th graders about their transition to youth group last summer.
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TOMORROW: Church-Wide Beach Cleanup!
MUMC's Church-Wide Earth Day/Earth Care Event
The Bible tells us that we are the caretakers of God’s creation, and our Social Principles affirm this. In support of these beliefs, the Wilma Bunch Circle and the Children and Youth Ministries of Memorial are sponsoring a church-wide Earth Day/Earth Care event on April 22nd, Earth Day.
Join us at 11:30AM (after the softball game) at Main Beach as we clean a section of the beach with the support of the NOAA Marine Debris Program and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center Marine Debris Citizen Science Program. Stay for lunch (provided by the sponsors) and fellowship at 12:45PM at a main beach pavilion.
All ages are encouraged to participate together in this event! Please bring a refillable water bottle per person to help us limit the amount of trash we produce (extra water provided). Also, please wear your red Memorial T-shirts or a plain red shirt. For questions or to get a shirt, contact Pastor Carrie at pastorcarrie@mumconline.com.
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SUNDAY: SWEL, Single Women Enjoying Lunch
SWEL, Single Women Enjoying Lunch, will meet at 12:30PM at Fancy Sushi (yum!) in April. The group will meet at LuLu's in May! All single women, or ladies who come alone to church, are invited!
Please RSVP to Marilyn Perkin.
MONDAY: M&M Singers
The group visits a different living facility each week and sings favorite hymns to the residents. The group meet again on April 24th at Osprey Village. For more information, or to get a schedule, email Joan at joan@mumconline.com.
WEDNESDAY: Our last Wednesday Dinner of the year! Dinner at 5:00PM and Classes/Groups at 6:00PM
Dinner this week is BBQ Pork and Chicken!
THURSDAY:
M&M’s Spring Fling Dinner, Thursday, April 27th The M&M’s (55+) will hold their April dinner and Spring Fling this Thursday at 6:00PM in Maxwell Hall. The M&M’s are pleased to have very special guest, Mike Noble, playing classical, jazz, and easy listening selections on the piano. Reservations are required. RSVP by calling Marilyn Perkins 904-849-7545 or email mjperkins1@comcast.net.
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There is a new way to give financial donations at Memorial!
It's with an app! Currently it is only available on iphones, but an andoird version is in the works. To download the app, simply go to the Apple App store, search “give plus church” and download.
The first time you use the App, press the "search for churches" option. Select our church. Then set up an account. You will get an email to confirm your account that you need to reply to.
The funds available for giving are on a pull down menu. Questions? Contact Larry Davis, our Financial Secretary.
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The Next Concert with a Cause is the Nassau Community Band
April 30th!
The Nassau Community Band is the next Concert with a Cause on April 30th at 7:30PM in Maxwell Hall. Consisting of over 50 members from Nassau County, North Jacksonville, and St. Mary’s, the band is under the baton of Dr. Marc Dickman.
Some of our church family are involved, so you may see some familiar faces!
A love offering will be collected for the YMCA. Child care will be available.
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news and announcements...
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Help our Youth During Shrimp Festival!
Shrimp Fest is Coming Soon! Shrimp Festival weekend is the biggest fundraising opportunity for our youth. Through making money by parking cars behind the church or selling their award-winning shrimp quesadillas, the youth make money to help them pay for mission trips and activities. If you would like to help the youth during Shrimp Fest, please contact Marisa in Partin Center.
Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Memorial is June 19th – 23rd Children are invited to come explore our faith and learn more about the Heroes of the Bible June 19th - 23rd from 9:00AM – 12:00PM daily. VBS is for children who have completed PreK - 4th grade (rising Kindergarteners through rising 5th graders) and is run almost completely by volunteers. Please consider volunteering to help! Contact Pastor Carrie with questions. Pre-registration is required for all children attending and for adult and youth volunteers at 2017.cokesburyvbs.com/mumcfern.
Memorial Holy Land or England Tour, Summer 2018 Memorial is considering hosting either a Holy Land Tour or a Wesley Heritage Tour in England. The tours are projected to leave in either early May or July, 2018. If you are interested, please come to an educational meeting on May 21st at 12:15PM. There is no requirement to sign up, just come and learn. We will decide in that meeting where we will go. More information on the tours is available in the E-News. RSVP to Marilyn Perkins mjperkins1@comcast.net or 904-849-7545
Appreciation Luncheon and Shower for Maris Gertz, April 30th
Our Youth Ministry Intern, Marisa, has graduated from UNF and will be moving to North Carolina at the end of May with her husband, where she will begin at the Divinity School at Duke University. Her last Sunday here will be May 14th In appreciation of her time with us, and as a shower to celebrate her wedding, the congregation is invited to a pot-luck luncheon on April 30th at 12:15PM in Maxwell Hall. The church will provide the meat, so please bring a side dish or dessert to share. If you would like to give a thank you card to Marisa or a wedding gift for the couple, they may be brought to the luncheon. Please contact Joan with questions.
MUMC Orientation, April 30th
If you are new to our church and interested in learning more about the United Methodist Church and life at Memorial, then sign up for our next MUMC Orientation, April 30th at 11:00AM in the Partin Center Conference Room. Contact Karen Schmitt, at karen@mumconine.com, to sign up.
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Memorial is Supporting the Katie Ride, This Saturday, through “Team Trinity”
The Social Principles of the United Methodist Church call organ donation “agape love” and encourages all people of faith to become organ donors. Memorial is supporting the Katie Ride, the local bike race to raise awareness for organ donation, as a sponsor of “Team Trinity”.
Trinity Hoblit was a young girl who attended St. Michael’s. When she died 2 years ago at age 14, she was able to save 3 lives through the donation of her organs, including a 2-year-old boy. The foundation in Trinity’s memory is participating in the Katie Ride as “Team Trinity”. Please pray for all of the riders, for “Team Trinity” and for those whose lives have been touched by organ donation.
Many of us have family members and friends who's lives have been touched by organ transplants. We have a member of our congregation, Dave Shelberg, currently waiting for a kidney transplant.
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Snapshots of Grace...
Images from Holy Week at Memorial
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April 21st
– 5th Graders/ Parent Meeting
with Youth Group,
Maxwell Hall, 5:30PM
April 22nd
– Church-wide Earth Day/ Earth Care Event 11:30AM
Main Beach
April 26th – Last Wednesday Dinner of the Season, 5:00PM
April 27th – M&M Spring Fling Dinner, 6:00PM in Maxwell Hall
April 30th – MUMC Orientation, 11:00AM Partin Center Conference Room
April 30th – Luncheon/Shower for Marisa,12:15PM, Maxwell Hall
April 30th - Concert with a Cause, Nassau Community Band, 7:30PM
May 7th – Shrimp Fest Sunday, One Service, 10:00AM, Maxwell Hall
May 7th – No Taizé Worship in May
May 13th - United Methodist Men’s Breakfast, 8:00AM,
Maxwell Hall
June 7th – Taizé Worship, 6:00PM, Trinity United Methodist Church
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