Sunday, December 19th Fourth Sunday of Advent ~ Love | |
Prayers Lifted on Sunday, December 12, 2021 | |
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In last Sunday's Service, we received the following requests for prayers...
- For George S.' son in ICU.
- For Joan Y. healing and wisdom with A-Fib diagnosis.
- For Linda C. as she has surgery on Monday.
- For Cristina M. as she continues to do rehab at Chatham Hills.
- For the families, businesses, churches, communities impacted by the tornadoes.
- For the responders, community organizers, leaders and people of goodwill as they provide services, compassion and vision.
- Of Healing for Allan K as he continues to recover at home.
- Of Healing for Baby Sophie recovering from surgery this past week. (AW)
- Of Joy on the birth of Robby and Qiao's baby girl, Cloe.
- Of Healing for Robert Z after foot surgery.
- Of Joy and thanks for Cabrini's Live Nativity and Community Outreach.
- Of joy for Andrew Z completing his Masters Degree in Homeland Security and securing a full time job.
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Jim Aston died recently. He and his family were long time members of the Chatham UMC. Cards of love, support and condolences can be sent to Jim’s son David at:
David Aston
54 Braunview Way
Orchard Park, NY 14127-2000
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Rev. Kenneth Austenberg, Retired Full Elder, passed away on December 1, 2021. Ken was active many years ago at the Chatham UMC serving as a Pastoral Counselor. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Rev. Austenberg's name be made to The Raptor Trust at theraptortrust.org.
Expressions of love and condolence can be sent to:
The Austenberg Family
36 North Road
Flanders, NJ 07836
| Dona M. Ananson, of Chatham Twp., NJ, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2021 at the Chatham Hills Center. She was 97. Longtime member of CUMC, Dona moved to Chatham 37 years ago. She loved daily walks around Chatham and was always happy to help those in need. Dona enjoyed visits with her friends from CUMC while she was cared for by compassionate and wonderful caregivers at Chatham Hills, where she has resided for the past eight years. | |
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Welcome!
We welcomed Justin and Abby Klug as full members of the Chatham UMC in our worship service on December 12. We also welcomed Annabelle, Colton and Travis as Preparatory Members. We thank God for leading them to Chatham UMC. The Congregation was asked to support them all with a community of love and forgiveness that they might all grow in their Christian discipleship. The congregation responded with a resounding: "We will!” Thanks be to God.
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With Deep Gratitude
Dear Friends,
Our 2021 Blue Christmas Service was held on Saturday, December 11th, and it was awesomely supported by our Pastors, Congregational Care Ministry team, office staff, and other dedicated church members. It was CUMC’s fourteenth Blue Christmas, the first Blue Christmas service was introduced by Pastor Alice Walsh in 2007, and although it has evolved over the years,...
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Another Successful
Cookies4Life Event!
CUMC has once again provided about 300 cookies for the inmates and staff at the Morris County Correctional Facility as part of the Chaplaincy’s Christmas Gift Collection. Thank you to all those that baked and donated cookies. A fun time was had by all that came to help decorate and package them. Well Done!
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Thank You CUMC!
Our CUMC Community Food Pantry has been lovingly supported by town schools. Most recently, we received a stack of Thank You Cards from our Second Grade friends at Washington Avenue School. They wanted to thank all the helpers that keep our pantry going. While reading these beautiful cards-we noticed some were made especially for our church. We would like to share some their gratitude and love with all of you.
Thank you for your support and care of our pop up pantry. We are able to make a difference because of you! We are grateful.
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Office Closure:
The Church Office will be closed from Friday, December 24th through Sunday, January 2nd. The office will reopen on Monday, January 3rd at 10:00 AM.
ENews:
The Enews scheduled for Thursday, December 23rd will be for two weeks. There will be no newsletter on Thursday, December 30th. If you would like to submit something to publish for this time frame, the deadline is Tuesday, December 21st at 10:00 AM. Submissions should be made to Eileen Ruggiero at chatumc@optonline.net.
Thank you and have a very Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year!
Meghan, Eileen, and Zrinka
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It's time for Sticky Bun Pick Up!
Orders can be picked up THIS Sunday, Dec. 19th
after worship service.
Questions? email Jesse Dicken at jdicken@drew.edu
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A Few Gift Suggestions
Looking for a good book to give someone this Christmas? Here are three suggestions for those seeking to know more about Christian history or ways to grow spiritually.
The Triumph of Christianity by Bart Ehrman provides an excellent historical account of the growth and success of Christianity. Why did Christianity grow so quickly and what were its attractive features? Especially insightful are Ehrman’s comments about the conversion of pagans to Christianity. Worshiping just one God and believing in an afterlife were attractions for pagans, who typically worshiped multiple gods with no afterlife.
In The Return of the Prodigal Son Henri Nouwen carefully analyzes a famous Rembrandt painting of The Prodigal Son as well as his own life as The Younger Son, The Older Son, and The Father, ultimately being called to become the forgiving father.
Marjorie Thompson’s Forgiveness: A Lenten Study is an excellent resource for exploring forgiveness as a means of transforming us into the people God intends us to be. In her brief, but thoughtful, guide Thompson asks probing questions, making bold observations about our human situation. “Without forgiveness, there is no future worthy of human life and community as God surely intended them to be.”
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Sunday, December 19th Don't Forget Your Sticky Buns! | |
Advent Small Group: Sunday 11:10 AM in person the Asbury Room and via Zoom, facilitated by Ron Yarger. Contact him at ryarger@optonline.net to receive the Zoom invitation. | | |
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Youth Christmas Party
Sunday, December 19th
6-8PM Youth Lounge
All youth grades 5th - 12th are welcome to join us as we gather before Christmas. Any questions? Contact Jesse Dicken at jdicken@drew.edu
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Sunday School/ Christian Ed. for all ages! 4+
We look forward to seeing even more of you in person at 11:10am this week. (If you would like a Zoom option please let Pastor Sharon know at scyarger@optonline.net)
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PreK / Elementary (age 4 – 4th grade) Sunday at 11:10am meet with Kate Radler and Edie Myers-Arnold on the upper level. Check with Pastor Sharon on the Room!
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Submerge (5th-8th grade) – Sunday at 11:10am meet Sharon in the Wesley Room.
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High School Discussion – Sunday at 11:10am meet with Jesse Dicken (our new seminarian) and Matthew Beland in the Youth Lounge.
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Please note! There will be no Sunday School classes on December 26th or on January 2nd. Classes resume on Sunday, January 9th. | |
Advent Small Group Monday (12/20): noon in person in the Asbury Room and via Zoom, facilitated by Associate Pastor Sharon Yarger. For Zoom Link contact Pastor Sharon at scyarger@optonline.net | |
Advent Small Group Wednesday (12/22): 7:30 pm via Zoom only, facilitated by Associate Pastor Sharon Yarger. For Zoom Link contact Pastor Sharon at scyarger@optonline.net | |
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This Sunday, December 19th's 10:00 a.m. Sunday service will feature The Wesley Ringers performing Still, Still, Still, members of the Ukulele Orchestra performing the hymns All Through The Night and In The Bleak Midwinter, and the Covenant Choir performing the classic plainsong, Creator of the Stars of Night.
Members of our Ukulele Orchestra will next meet online and in person on Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. Email Peter Hill at the below email address for our Zoom and in-person info.
Thank you to all of our musicians for your work and dedication throughout the holiday season!
If you would like information about any of our music groups: Covenant Choir, Youth Musicians, Wesley Ringers, Ukulele Orchestra, Praise Band, or Wind Ensemble please email music director, Peter Hill at petepiano@mac.com.
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2022 Altar Flower Calendar
The 2022 Altar Flower Calendar is now available on the bulletin board outside Jeff’s office. Starting in January, giving the gift of Altar Flowers will be $50. By donating flowers you help beautify the sanctuary for worship service and, if you choose, you may take the arrangement home with you after. Flowers not taken on Sunday are brought to our friends in need of cheer. Reserve your special Sunday by signing up on the bulletin board. Can't make it to the Church Office- you can email us by Clicking Here or call (973) 635-7740.
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Epiphany White Gift Sunday is on January 2nd
This year our gifts will be benefit Our Promise. Our Promise is a day center for those facing homelessness in Morristown; it is under the umbrella of the Family Promise organization. The suggested list for White Gift donations will be provided in the Enews next week and at the Christmas Eve worship services.
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CUMC Outreach - Volunteers are always needed | | |
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CUMC Community Food Pantry
The community support and need of
our 24/7 pantry has grown.
Help keep our food pantry and weekly distribution sustained.
Click Here to donate online!
Want to know more about our Pop Up pantry and how to help? Check our our webpage Here.
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Can You Help the
Bread Ministry?
The bread ministry is looking for more volunteers to assist in collecting bread from Panera. This ministry is a vital station in the Wednesday Food Distribution.
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Communities of Care
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Latest Newsletter is Out!
The Senior Center of the Chathams is an independent, 31-year old non-profit organization located here in town and offer a wide range of programs, activities, and services to older adults in Chatham and the surrounding areas. Click Here to read the latest newsletter and learn about their fantastic programs.
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All submissions for next week's CUMC Weekly E-news are due by Tuesdays, 2PM. Submissions may be emailed to Eileen Ruggiero | |
Chatham United Methodist Church www.chathamumc.org
460 Main Street, Chatham NJ
(973) 635-7740
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