This Week's QUICK LINKS:
RSVP to Sunday worship:
Virtual Attendance Pad for February 28th HERE
RSVP for Wednesday Night Dinner, 3/3 HERE
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Just Three Things News Brief:
- Wednesday Dinner
- Continuing Classes
- Lenten Devotionals
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In many ways I feel like a broken record of gratitude for your prayers and support of our family, but know that repetition does not diminish the comfort of knowing that we are surrounded by a grace-filled family who have given us space to navigate this time while also knowing that we are not going through it alone.
Malachi continues to improve which is good and while we do not have a discharge date, it does feel on the horizon which is an improvement.
This Sunday, I will be preaching and I am looking forward to being back with you in worship whether it is online or in-person. Worshipping in the hospital, I was reminded that the pandemic has given us a gift in that we are now able to be together in worship in so many more ways than before. When we lean into these opportunities for connection with each other, we can fight back against the isolation that is still such a part of the pandemic’s affect on our world.
Whatever your level of comfort is, I do hope that you will join us this Sunday. The community feed of our Facebook Live service (11:00AM) is a constant source of prayer, humor, and hope where the warmth of our community is not contained by masks or social distance.
One note for worship, last week as Pastor Charlie was preaching, many of you benefitted from having your Bible with you and following along in the text. As you prepare for worship this week, why don’t you make sure to include your own Bible (any translation will do) so that we can dive deep into God’s Word together.
Gratefully,
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This Sunday in Worship at Memorial... Join us at one of our three worship opportunities: online at 11:00AM or, if you RSVPed, at 8:00AM in the Sanctuary, or Worship in Maxwell Hall at 9:15AM. Watch the video at left to learn more!
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*if the service is full, you can sign up for the wait list of sign up for the following week
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Access the worship guide for the February 28th, 11:00AM
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Did you get your Lenten gift bag at the drive thru? It has so many wonderful things to help enhance your Lenten experience. There are a few left in the Partin Center and Maxwell Hall that you can pick up this week! |
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Memorial's Daily Lenten Devotional
Or, visit our playlists on YouTube:
Morning Playlist: Here Evening Playlist: HERE
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Meals can be reserved online or by phone (904-261-5769) and cost a suggested $8 each. Pick-up will be from 5:00-6:00PM through the Maxwell Hall breezeway (drive thru via 6th Street.) Grab your dinner, take it home or to a favorite spot to eat it, and then call in to your Wednesday night class!
On the menu for this week is Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, and carrot cake. To RSVP for this week, click HERE. To view the upcoming menu, visit mumconline.com/dinners.
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Do you need some yard work done?
Or know someone who does?
The youth are here to help over Spring Break! Send an email to RSVP@mumconline.com or call the church office. See graphic for more details.
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Out from Obscurity-- Biblical Heroines You May Not Know
Learn from many of the women in Bible times whose stories will inspire and encourage your own faith journey. The class will be facilitated by Pastor Alyce, the author of the study, Wednesdays at 2:00PM via Zoom.
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In-Person Lenten Class with Dr. Joan!
"Behold the Beauty of the Lord: Praying with Icons" Class members will learn about the ancient practice of "writing" icons and each session will include silent prayer with a selected icon Tuesdays, at 2:00PM in the Multipurpose Room.
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Meeting THIS SUNDAY, February 28th |
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Classes and Groups This Week
For Zoom meeting IDs or
Sundays:
Yokefellows Class
with Carol Carroll, 9:30AM via Zoom
Comprehensive Look at the Bible
with Andy Foote, 9:30AM online
Youth Group
5:00PM at Memorial
Tuesdays:
"Everything Happens" Podcast Review
with Pastor Drew 12:15PM via Zoom
Praying with the Icons
with Dr. Joan, 2:00PM,
in the Multipurpose Room
Wednesdays:
Mom's ConneXion Group,
9:30AM in the area just outside the 2nd floor elevator in the Sanctuary building
Scripture & Prayer, Book of Romans
with Pastor Charlie 11:00AM via Zoom
Out of Obscurity
with Pastor Alyce 2:00PM via Zoom
Handbells
4:30PM in Maxwell Hall
Wednesday Night Classes
The Book of Amos with Pastor Charlie
"Savior" with Pastor Carrie
Faithlinks with Carrie Mac
6:00PM via Zoom
Thursdays
Men's Bible Study
with Dave Bowers, 7:00AM, in the Multipurpose Room
Lunch & Learn "Savior"
11:30PM on Zoom
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Wednesday Nights on Zoom!
Pastor Charlie leads a study on the Book of Amos. Amos was a prophet of divine judgment. His conservatism was in keeping with the prophetic tradition calling the people back to the high moral and religious demands of the Lord’s revelation
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Join Pastor Carrie for a study of the book "Savior" by Magrey deVega (learn more about the book here). This Lenten study will explore why Jesus died on the cross and how it brings us salvation.
Both classes, alongside Faithlinks, will be on Wednesday nights at 6:00PM via Zoom. To RSVP and get the sign in link, email RSVP@mumconline.com.
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Pastor Charlie's Wednesday Morning ZOOM Class
Join Pastor Charlie online for scripture and prayer each Wednesday morning at 11:00AM on ZOOM. During this season he'll be focused on the book of Romans. All are welcome to join in for this time of discussion of scripture and time of prayer.
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Sunday School on MY Schedule? Yes, please!!
Now you can have Sunday School sent right to your email every week to read at your leisure, even in your pajamas! Lessons come from The United Methodist Church, published quarterly by Cokesbury, The United Methodist Publishing House. The lessons are interpreted by Steve Feith with a Jewish perspective. To be added to the weekly email distribution, send an email to Steve at sjfeith@pm.me
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A SPECIAL opportunity to learn more about Jesus! Attend our one-time/2-hour workshop called the "FIVE PORTRAITS OF JESUS" at Memorial!!
When we think of Jesus, we often consider words such as holy, savior, divine, precious etc...
In this workshop, we will explore aspects of Jesus as the "word made flesh" . You may not have given much thought to this premise, but come and look at a different view of Jesus. Some portraits may surprise and challenge you - others may bring comfort. Be prepared to discover and discuss how this view of Jesus as human speaks to your faith. Barbara Bruce will lead this in-person workshop on Tuesday, March 30th at 10:00AM. RSVP is required: Rsvp@mumconline.com
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To give money to the United Methodist Committee on Relief and their efforts to assist Texas during this time of need, either give directly online HERE or use one of our giving options at Memorial and designate UMCOR online or UMCOR Texas on the check. |
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"A Way A Week" With Sarah Flint
Weekly information and actions that can help us to explore our spiritual connection to creation and our religious responsibility to partner with our Creator in caring for this beautiful planet.
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This Week: This week’s tip is brought to you by UMC Creation Justice:
“Switch from paper napkins and paper towels to washable, reusable cloth ones. Doing so, you save trees, which are one of God’s natural systems for cleaning the planet, and you avoid adding to landfills, which not only contribute to global warming but also to environmental injustice because they degrade the lives of people who are stuck living near them.” For more tips and all-around great information visit “Florida UMC Creation Care Connection” on Facebook.
Peace and blessings, Sarah “Green Geek”
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Collecting for the Day Drop-in Center During Lent
During Lent, Memorial is responding to a need of our local Day Drop-in Center managed by the Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County.
They are in great need on many items, including:
- Nonperishable food items, i.e., Vienna sausage, fruit cups, tuna/chicken in a bag, beef stew, spam, and water
- Hygiene items: shampoo, lotion, razors, toothpaste & brushes, nail clippers
- Sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, blankets, hand warmers
- Sun screen, band aids, bug repellent
The Day Drop in Center is a safe, compassionate, supportive place for our homeless community. The Center provides showers, laundry facilities, snacks, breakfast, and lunch six days a week; a mailing address, a secure place to store documents, assistance in writing resumes, obtaining an I.D., a birth certificate, food stamps and other benefits.
Items may be brought to the Partin Center or dropped off at the Coalition for the Homeless Day Drop-in Center 1005 South 14th Street at the Fernandina Beach Church of Christ Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00AM – 1:00PM
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Did you miss our pastor's Keeping Connected
videos this week?
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Ways to GIVE @Memorial
Electronically:
In Person:
- drop boxes in Maxwell Hall
- mail slot at the Partin Center
Through the Mail:
- 601 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, Fl 32034
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Are you feeling worn out? Frustrated? Lonely? Scared? In need of someone to talk to? Our Stephen Ministers are here to help. Memorial has a great team of Stephen Ministers who are extensively trained and gifted to help walk with you through this challenging season of life. Stephen Ministers meet with people one-on-one to provide spiritual care and comfort. To request a Stephen Minister, contact Pastor Drew or the Church office.
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Pastor Alyce is also available by appointment for pastoral counselling via phone. You can contact Pastor Alyce by calling: 850-544-4826
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The Sanctuary and Chapel are Open for times of personal prayer two days a week. Mondays will be only for those ages 65 and over, from 10:00AM - 12:30PM. Wednesdays are open to all from 10:00AM-12:30PM.
Please pre-register your spot by calling the church office (904-261-5769) or signing up online HERE.
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Need to Add Something to our weekly Prayer List?
If you would like to add something to our prayer list, there are a few ways to do that. You can email it to Pastor Drew or call the church office. You can use our weekly virtual attendance pad which has a spot to include prayers. You can also leave prayer requests on the community feed during our live 11:00AM worship service. If your prayer request is something you want to keep more private (only for our pastors or for our prayer team) please email or call the church or add it to the virtual attendance pad and be sure to note that you would appreciate privacy.
Our weekly prayer list is available in the Monday Connect, on the mumconline.com/connect page, or in the front office.
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General Conference postponed until 2022 | United...
General Conference organizers announced that the denomination's top lawmaking assembly - long postponed by pandemic - must wait to meet another year. The global gathering is now scheduled Aug. 29-Sept. 6, 2022, in Minneapolis. At the same time,...
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www.umnews.org
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Bishop Carter Responds to Postponement of General Conference
To the People of The Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church: Blessings to you friends, in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior, who journeys with us in these days of Lent toward a garden and a cross, and then an empty tomb and a risen life!
Read more
www.flumc.org
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Schools, students struggle with COVID-19 closures |...
In Zimbabwe, like other countries worldwide, the second surge of COVID-19 continues to disrupt education as teachers, children and parents shelter at home. With another government-imposed lockdown in place, families are scrambling to adapt to...
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Discipleship's top executive dies of cancer | United...
The Rev. Junius B. Dotson, the top executive of Discipleship Ministries, died late Feb. 24, less than a month after announcing his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 55. His unexpected death brought together United Methodists of varied...
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FLUMC: Staying focused in the face of terrifying diagnosis
Connie Cox knew something was wrong. The normally active and vibrant 57-year-old from New Smyrna Beach began having trouble with her golf game. She could barely get the ball off the tee, a puzzling development for someone with her well-developed...
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www.flumc.org
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The United Methodist Church has its own news service! Methodist New Service website, umnews.org,
or the Florida Conference Website, flumc.org.
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