"To call yourself United Methodist is to be rooted in a theology that was tinkered with by an Anglican priest named John Wesley. The funny thing is, 240 years later, Wesley never wanted to create a new church, rather a movement that would change the world. His experiments in theology and connecting people give birth to the denomination we call home, but what does it mean to call yourself a United Methodist? During the month of September join us as we take a look at some of the elements that took a movement and created a new denomination." 

REMINDER

Sunday, September 25th is the 16th Sunday after Pentecost

10:00am - Family Worship Service

11:00 - Fellowship Hour

RALLY DAY!

Thanks to everyone who came to Rally Day and especially the volunteers who brought food to share, cooked, helped set up and clean up. It was great seeing old friends and meeting new!

DAILY LECTIONARY READINGS - YEAR C

• Monday, September 19, 2022:
• Semi-continuous: Psalm 106:40-48; Jeremiah 9:12-26; Acts 4:1-12
• Complementary: Psalm 12; Proverbs 14:12-31; Acts 4:1-12
• Tuesday, September 20, 2022:
• Semi-continuous: Psalm 106:40-48; Jeremiah 10:1-16; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
• Complementary: Psalm 12; Proverbs 17:1-5; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
• Wednesday, September 21, 2022:
• Semi-continuous: Psalm 106:40-48; Jeremiah 10:17-25; Luke 20:45-21:4
• Complementary: Psalm 12; Proverbs 21:10-16; Luke 20:45-21:4
• Thursday, September 22, 2022:
• Semi-continuous: Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16; Jeremiah 23:9-22; 2 Corinthians 8:8-15
• Complementary: Psalm 146; Proverbs 22:2-16; 2 Corinthians 8:8-15
• Friday, September 23, 2022:
• Semi-continuous: Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16; Jeremiah 23:23-32; Ephesians 2:1-10
• Complementary: Psalm 146; Proverbs 28:3-10; Ephesians 2:1-10
• Saturday, September 24, 2022:
• Semi-continuous: Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16; Jeremiah 24:1-10; Luke 9:43b-48
• Complementary: Psalm 146; Proverbs 28:11-28; Luke 9:43b-48
• Sunday, September 25, 2022: Proper 21 (26)

Attribution: Donatello, 1386?-1466. The prophet Habakkuk, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=54223 [retrieved September 20, 2022]. Original source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Donatello%27s_Zuccone-Museo_dell%27Opera_del_Duomo_-Florence.jpg.

Join us for food and fellowship on Thursdays at 7am

We'll be meeting at the Nautilus Diner

We will resume our fun choir rehearsals on Thursdays at 8:00 PM. We welcome new members that are able to join us on a regular basis or for special services. Email or call/text Daniel at music@umcmadison.org - 917-562-0961 (cell).

Please contact Laurie Hagerich for further information

We had a great visit with Sarah Phan and her friend Gordon Kojima on Sunday. Sarah's family came from Vietnam in 1980, sponsored by our church and spearheaded by Carolyn Currey. They were able to visit Carolyn and shared many happy memories.

The Phan family has thrived since coming to the US, and there are now 10 grandchildren among the 5 Phan children. Sadly, Diana, the 2d oldest daughter passed away, but Dad, Mom, Sarah, Peter, Christina and Linda are all doing well in California. 

CAN YOU HELP OUR FRIENDS AT FAMILY PROMISE?

Diaper Shortage! The day center is running critically low on diapers. We especially need newborn and sizes 1 & 2 for some new babies in our programs, in addition to larger sizes as well. If you would like to donate a package of diapers, please contact Nora Godown at n.godown@familypromisemorris.org.

We are in need of new air conditioner units for families to keep cool this summer. A new window A/C unit provides much relief for an entire family and helps to prevent heat-related ailments. If you would like to donate a unit or funds for one, please contact Nora Godown at n.godown@familypromisemorris.org.

Acorn Academy is hiring! When we say this is a great place to start, we’re not just talking about children preparing for elementary school. It’s also about our employees. When you join our staff, you’ll discover the joy of learning, as you grow and develop in your career, alongside the children in your care. As you inspire them to achieve, you’ll be inventing your future too.

-Competitive wages

-Health Insurance offered

-Supportive, working environment

Email Kareena Salo, Director of Acorn Academy: 

KSalo@acornacademyofmadison.com

Church Office Hours

Office hours

Tuesday - Friday

9am - 4pm

If you have any news or announcements you would like to go into this weekly email, please contact Lisa in the church office at

 973-377-1231 or church@umcmadison.org