At the end of last week's scripture passage (
Mark 13:28-37
), Jesus tells his disciples, "Keep awake." The preceding parable was a call for the disciples, and us all, to be alert for the coming of Christ and to live as people ready and excited for Jesus in their lives.
This week, our scripture passage is
Luke 10:25-37
the parable of the Good Samaritan. At the end of this passage Jesus says to, "go and do likewise."
You remember the story. A man was hurt and religious leaders passed him by and it wasn't until a foreigner, someone not like the people hearing the story, came was mercy and care shown. It is so tempting in our world to avoid offering care and mercy to those who are different than us. It is easy to look the other way, scroll past them on social media, drive past them on the street corner. We often find ourselves justifying our passing by with a narrative like, "I am busy today" or, "their kind of people are just like that" or any other story we use. I put my hand up and say that I have been guilty too.
But throughout the Gospels, Jesus goes to people who are different from and are outsiders to society, and he welcomes them in. Then he turns to his disciples (and to you and me) and instructs us to care for, love, and embrace everyone.
Thankfully, we do not have to do this alone. Unlike the Samaritan, we have a whole community of people joining in for the care of God's world. I invite you to join us online this Sunday to hear this story and to commune with each other as we seek to learn how to, "go and do likewise."
Gratefully,
Pastor Carrie
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Sundays, 9:30AM:
New Testament: Chronological Reading Study with Andy Foote
Sundays, 9:30AM:
Yokefellows Class
with Carol Carroll
Sunday, 9:30AM
Kids Sunday School on ZOOM
Sundays, Anytime Between 10:00AM - 10:55AM
Virtual Coffee and Donuts
(
Meeting ID: 851 3188 6995
Password: Memorial)
Sundays, 5:00PM
Youth Group
Mondays, 1:30PM
Ensemble
(Contact
Joan
for the link)
Tuesdays, 12:15PM
"Everything Happens" with Pastor Drew, Tuesdays at 12:15PM.
(Contact
Pastor Drew
for the invite.)
Wednesdays, 1:30PM
Mom's Group
Wednesdays, 5:00PM
Disciple's Fast Track
Wednesdays, 6:00PM
Faithlinks with Carrie Mac,
Book of John with Pastor Charlie,
High School Girls, Chancel Choir with Joan, Kid's Encounter Worship
(Use the Wednesday Night Group Meeting Code:
920 047 271)
Thursdays, 11:30AM
Lunch and Learn
reading through Mark on ZOOM (Meeting code 978 3382 0148)
Thursdays, 12:00PM
Exploring Prayer with Pastor Drew, Tuesdays at 12:15PM.
(Contact Pastor Drew for the invite.)
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Missing seeing the smiling faces of your church family before worship each week? Join us for our NEW "Virtual Coffee & Donuts" this Sunday on ZOOM You can drop in any time between 10:00AM - 10:55AM. It's a time "pre-service" where we can gather online, visit, catch-up with each other, and just spend some Holy time with one another. You can join by computer, smartphone, or even just by calling in with your telephone! (Oh, and bring your own coffee and donuts!)
Join online/app/smart phone:
Meeting ID: 851 3188 6995
Password: Memorial
Join by phone:
By phone: 301 715 8592
Meeting ID: 851 3188 6995
Password: 546533
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OR join us later on your
YouTube page.
The worship service will be posted there by Sunday afternoon.
No matter WHEN you worship, y
ou can record your attendance in worship
HERE.
Words to the prayers and songs will be on the screens, but you can also download a hard copy
HERE
or click the image at right.
Things that you can gather ahead of time for worship are a candle and a Bible (opened to
Luke 10:25-37 ).
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Book of Mark Reading List:
We are in the middle of our month of reading the Book of Mark together.
At right,
you will find a 6-week reading list.
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Joan has been meeting with the handbells, ensemble, and chancel choir online via ZOOM each week. If you are in one of those groups and would like to be included in the online get-together, contact
Joan
.
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***Can your youth or kids help us out by making some art work for our Mac Packs?
Each week we are sending out packets of worship material to our seniors who do not connect with online worship.
We would love to include a card or picture each week. Can you help?
KIDS:
Make us colorful pictures on one half of an 8.5 x 11 sheet or cards made no bigger than a folded 8.5 x 11 sheet.
YOUTH: You can hand write cards of encouragement "to a church friend".
Cards can be mailed to the church (601 Centre Street FB) or dropped through the mail slot at the Church Office (Partin Center) or if you are in Yulee Pastor Carrie can come and grab them from your mailbox!
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Parents! Will you help your child color Pentecost pictures for our Mac Packs?
You can download the
picture
at right and print as many copies as you want! Then mail or drop off the pictures at the Partin Center by May 30th. It would be great if we could have a Pentecost flame picture in each of our homebound packs on Pentecost Sunday! Can you help??
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Ways to Financially Support our Church and Community During this Crisis
There are also three ways to support the church's missions and ministries. You can give to all of these online at:
mumconline.com/give
.
- Pastor's Fund-This fund is used to support members of our church who need assistance as well as those in our community who may fall through the cracks
- General Missions Fund-This supports our mission partners who are on the front lines of supporting the most vulnerable in our community and around the world.
- Operating Budget-giving to the operating budget helps support the church employees and ministries as we continue doing ministry in this crisis.
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Food Distributions and Services from Barnabas
Anyone in need of special assistance with food,
emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage and utility payments
urgent medical and dental care can contact the Barnabas Center for help.
Currently, the Barnabas Center is offering six, drive-through food distribution sites in the area. One needs only to drive up and bring a large box or storage tub with them. First come, first serve.
More information can be found on the TWO flyers below. (each has different information).
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Pastoral Counseling Services for the Church Family
Our pastoral counselling ministry will also be available by appointment via phone and online. You can contact Pastor Alyce by email at
PastorAlyce@mumconline.com
or by calling:850-544-4826.
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Y
our financial giving is still very important to our church. Giving online is easy & a good option at this time. Contact the church office with questions.
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Ways to GIVE @Memorial.
- BANK PROGRAM: If you bank through Thrivent, Memorial is enrolled in Thrivent Choice
- SNAIL MAIL: Mail in a donation to Memorial United Methodist Church, 601 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, Fl 32034
- Bring your donation by the Partin Center and drop it in the mail slot. Offering envelopes are now available outside the front door.
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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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Memorial United Methodist Church is heeding the recommendations of The State of Florida, The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the Bishop of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church by closing our campus, canceling events, and moving worship and classes online. The church office is currently closed and our staff is working remotely. Pastors and staff may be reached by phone (904-261-5769) or email. Our pastors, staff, and online worship team are practicing social distancing and safe hygiene procedures.
We ask our congregation to please heed these recommendations: If you have underlying health conditions, avoid leaving the house and being exposed to others. Those at lower-risk should avoid gatherings of more than 10 people, practice social distancing (especially from those who are high-risk), wash your hand often, and avoid touching our face. If you think you may be showing symptoms of the coronavirus, which include fever, cough, and shortness of breath, call your doctor BEFORE you go to see them. This will help the office protect themselves and other patients.
Looking after your mental health is also important during this time. If you need specific support in this you will find some
here.
Our pastoral counselling ministry will also be available by appointment via phone and online. You can contact Pastor Alyce by email at
PastorAlyce@mumconline.com
or by calling:850-544-4826.
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