October 25, 2018
Open for new, Boo-tiful information inside!
No tricks inside but maybe a treat...
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Even John Wesley heard "bumps in the night!"
Pull up a broom, hang around for a spell, treat yourself to classic ghost story from the Wesley's childhood home.
Click Here
(if you dare!)
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We Remember
Jennifer Kennedy, who grew up in the Chatham UMC, entered Life Eternal on Sunday, October 21, 2018 after a battle with cancer. She was 53 years old. A Service will be held for Jennifer on
Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 2:00 PM in our sanctuary. The Kennedy Family invites people to wear something pink to the service. There will be a light reception in Rodda Hall after the service.
Let us keep Jennifer’s daughter Marissa, Jennifer’s parents Rich and Faye, and Jennifer’s sister Leslie in our prayers.
Words of love and support can be sent to:
Faye and Rich Kennedy
270 Heath Village
Hackettstown NJ 07840
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Coat Drive ends Tomorrow!
Friday, October 26
th
Now accepting donation of new or gently used winter coats, scarfs, hats, mittens, and gloves. Adult and children sizes needed. Please place your new or gently used , clean donations on the coat rack near the music room. Thank You!
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This Sunday, October 28
th
a list of names of those who passed this year will be placed outside the Sanctuary. If someone you know has passed since November 1, 2017, and you would like his or her name lifted up during our annual
All Saint's Day Service on November 4
th, you may add the names of loved ones to this list. You may also contact the church office. Additionally, if you have friends or neighbors who have lost loved ones in the past year, please invite them to contact us with the names, and invite them to worship with us at our All Saint's Day Service.
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Monday Noontime Bible Study
October 29
th
Room 7
Whether you’re brand-new to the Bible, or know it inside and out, you’re welcome! The group will meet each Monday from noon – 1:30 pm in Room 7. Feel free to bring your lunch or a snack, and feel free to bring a friend – whether or not they are part of CUMC.
Questions?
Contact
Associate Pastor Sharon Yarger
at
scyarger@optonline.net
or
Dr. SuJung Shin
at
sshin@nbts.edu
. Hope to see you there!
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Bible Study on Thursday Evening
November 1
st
7-8 PM Room 7
Three sessions of Evening Bible Study are offered this fall for those who may be interested in joining Bible Study in the evenings (October 18, November 1, and November 15). The group will meet again on
Thursday, November 1
st from 7–8 pm in Room 7, and explore some stories about Saul and David in the Books of Samuel.
Questions? Contact
Dr. SuJung Shin at
sshin@nbts.edu. Hope to see you there!
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Volunteers Needed for Saturday, November 3
rd
!
Sign Up Today!
Volunteers from CUMC are needed in two shifts to extend a warm welcome and kind hospitality to our many guests from the Gateway District North for the annual Super Church Conference on
Saturday, November 3
rd.
First Shift: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM / Second Shift: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Six individuals are needed for each shift to welcome and assist in directing our guests throughout our facilities. Three more individuals are needed to help with refreshment tables in Rodda Hall.
A total of 9 members are needed per shift.
Any questions? Please call the church office at (973) 635-7740
You may sign up
now
using the link below or use the sign up sheet on the bulletin board across from Jeff's office.
Thank you for your time and assistance; we are grateful.
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Sunday, November 4
th
All Saints Day Service Special Service
we will recognize
All Saints Day with a special service at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. This is an ancient tradition in which Christians remember loved ones who have finished their courses in faith, and now live in the heavenly realm. We will light candles in their memory, speak their names, toll the bell, and give God thanks for their lives and their homecoming into Eternal Life.
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November UMW Circle News:
- Sarah Circle: Will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 9:30 a.m. in the Asbury Room The program will be Anita Hoffman and title of her program is “My Walk Along the El Camino.”
- Rebecca Circle: The Rebecca Circle invites all UMW members to attend their November 6, 2018 (Tuesday) gathering at 1:00 pm in the Asbury Room. Mark Dinglasan, Executive Director of CUMAC will be telling us about CUMAC. Please bring a canned vegetable or meat for the CUMAC pantry.
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On
All Saints Sunday,
November 4
th, the
Covenant Choir will sing Jocelyn Hagen’s arrangement of
Now Our Meeting’s Over. All singing friends of the choir and interested choral singers are welcome to join the
Covenant Choir! Please contact, Music Director, Peter Hill at petepiano@mac.com for more information.
Our music program welcomes all newcomers to the
Covenant Choir
, the
Wesley Ringers
, the
Kenanaiah Praise Band
, the
Youth Singers
, the
Youth Ringers, Kids
’
Music, the
Brass & Wind Ensemble
, and the
Ukulele Orchestra! If you would like to know more about music@CUMC see our page at
www.chathamumc.com/music or contact Peter Hill at
petepiano@mac.com.
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Volunteers Needed!
Tuesday, November 20
th
Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service
7:30 PM at CUMC This year we will be hosting. Please hold the date to attend but we will also need about 25 CUMC members to welcome and extend hospitality to our Chatham neighbors as they arrive for the service.
Please look for a sign up sheet and an online sign up genius in November.
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Friday, December 7
th
, 7:30 - 9pm - Saturday, December 8
th
, 9:30 am- 4pm at the Chatham UMC
Coming Home: The Hope of Advent:
A Weekend Retreat with Fr. Laurence Freeman
Registration is now open for this retreat.
This retreat is coordinated by
The World Community for Christian Meditation
. "Fr. Laurence Freeman OSB teaches that Jesus calls us to a complete change of mind- a progressive transformation of our inner nature that is essential to our experience of life as a meaningful journey. Through the talks, reflections, and above all, the silence and stillness of the retreat, he will inspire us and reinforce the power of meditation to deepen our Advent season and our celebration of Christmas."
Cost: Weekend, $50 Friday only, $20
This Retreat will sell out quickly and space is limited! Register ASAP
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CUMC Ministries Need You!
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Join Our Liturgists and Raise Your Voice!
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Bread Ministry
Volunteers are needed in brief shifts to help Saturday nights and Sundays to ensure that this ministry continues to be successful.
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Care Corps
CUMC remains committed to our neighbors in need throughout the year with our Care Corps Ministry. If you or someone you know needs meals or transportation, please call the CUMC office at (973) 635-7740 or Marie Watt at (973) 635-7326.
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As
Penny Sutterby remains in our prayers, cards of love and support can be sent to her at the following address: 412 West Main Street Waterloo, NY 13165
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Opportunities
to Make a Difference
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Hurricane “Flood Bucket” Cleaning Kits
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Bags to Benches Update: Please continue to recycle your plastic bags and plastic film!
The current collection site is Gloria Dei Lutheran Church located at 300 Shunpike Road, Chatham Township.
Thank you for helping us care for the Creation!
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Help Us "STAMP OUT DESPAIR”
Chatham UMC is continuing to support First Friends of NJ and NY in their efforts to "Stamp Out Despair". At this time we are
collecting writing materials for detainees, asylum seekers, and refugees who are being held in detention centers in NJ so that they may be able to keep in touch with family members. Chatham UMC is supporting with the collection of the following: PAPER, ENVELOPES, STAMPS, and PHONE CARDS. Supplies can be dropped off at the Chatham UMC, at information ledge, 1st floor; please look for the collection box.
More information may be found on our website
www.chathamumc.com
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