Caldwell United Methodist Church 8 Academy Road, Caldwell, NJ

Caldwell United Methodist Church
8 Academy Road, Caldwell, NJ 07006
phone 973-226-4410 / caldwellum@aol.com
www.caldwellchurch.org
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Sunday, May 31, 2015
Sunday, May 31
This week’s calendar
9:00 a.m. Confirmation Practice
10:00 a.m. Confirmation Sunday and
Pentecost observed
11:00 a.m. Gardening
Monday, June 1
10:00 a.m. Prayer/Study Group-Guyn Room
Leader, Midge Winnicki
5:30 p.m. Youth Group (9-12 graders)
Wednesday, June 3
7:00 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, June 4
9:30 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Men’s Breakfast-Caldwell Diner
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, June 7
10:00 a.m. Worship Service
Pleasant Day in Auditorium Wednesdays, 10-11/Thursdays, 10:30-11:30
Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting in Auditorium Sundays, 6-8:30
GARDENERS - Tomorrow, Monday, June 1, from 11:00—noon,
we will plant the geraniums behind the church, trim some dead foliage and put down some mulch. JUST SHOW UP with trowels and
pruning shears.
NEW BIBLE STUDY BOOKLETS are available NOW in the back
of the sanctuary for $8. for the Summer Monday Morning Prayer/
Study Group. All are welcome to this weekly hour of prayer and
study. The summer quarter includes Amos, Micah, Isaiah, Jeremiah,
Ezekiel, Zechariah and Malachi.
Our Weekly Prayers
Prayer for the church
For our confirmands that they might continue to grow in grace and love all of the days of
their lives.
Prayers for the week of May 24, 2015
For the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. Meeting May 28 through May 30 and
our representatives, Marilyn LaFlamme and Pastor Viv; Cheryl Zacagnino-undergoing
inpatient chemotherapy—for healing and strength; Carlene Starke-recovering from broken pelvis at home; friends Anna and Chet engaged this weekend [Pezzinos]; Selina M.asking God’s mercies, forgiveness, healing and peace in her life [Zorina D’Emilio]; Rose
Traponi-asking God’s continuous mercies, healing and peace [Zorina D’Emilio];
Matthew T.- asking God’s guidance and peace in his life [Zorina D’Emilio]; George
Stanton-recovery at home; Grant Harper and Stephen Craig-recovery from strokes
[George Carnrick]; George Fudali-upcoming surgery; Richard Turton-upcoming surgery
June 1; Debbie F.-recovering from stroke [Bruce and Liz Ciccone]; Christina P.-that she
finds peace and happiness; all of our precious members no longer able to regularly come
to church and church events; thanksgiving for continued recovery for Jim Marinucci; Sue
Marinucci under treatment for back pain; John Norvis-relief from back pain after
surgery; former church member Mildred Angerer (99) passed away on Sunday May 17.
Services are private. The family appreciates your prayers. [Christie Pavlishon]
Continuing requests
Edna Kramer; Ruth Conklin; Carolyn Gazzillo; Alex; Marianne Smith;
the Casavant family; Rachel Rotter; Craig Decker; Judy Burger
Service Personnel
Our men and women in the military and their families. Returning veterans and their
families.
For our Gateway North District Superintendent, Rev. Manuel Sardinas, and Bishop
John Schol
Serve Others
CALDWELL FOOD PANTRY
On Sundays in June, please bring canned chicken or meat to church for the Caldwell
Food Pantry. Donations should be placed in the back of the sanctuary.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
This summer we will be collecting school supplies for the children served
by the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) and the Center for United
Methodist Aid to the Community (CUMAC). This year we invite you and
your family or friends to team up, purchase a new backpack, grab a
school supply list from the display in the Narthex and go shopping. The
result will be backpacks loaded with great age-appropriate supplies to
help children of all ages get off to a strong start in September. The lists
vary by age and are categorized as Pre-K & K, 1st - 4th, 5th - 8th and High School.
Nurturing Ministry
WOULD YOU LIKE SOMEONE TO PRAY FOR YOU DURING THE WEEK?
Please contact Barbara Bechtold, 973-226-4517, kgbbsb@yahoo.com, she will be glad
to pray for you or refer you to a member of the Intercessory Prayer Team. You can be
confident that you concerns will be addressed with compassion and confidentiality
PROMOTION SUNDAY
JUNE 21
The Children, Youth and Christian Educators of our congregation will lead the worship
service with songs and presentations about what they have learned about the Christian
faith. Please let Arlene Fudali know date of graduation, high school or college, degree,
and if they graduated Magna Cum Laude, Suma Cum Laude or Cum Laude. We would
also like a picture of their graduation in a jpeg format. You may send everything to
Arlene, arlenefudali@optonline.net. Acolytes and Children’s Hand Bell/Chime Ringers will
be recognized as well.
WORSHIP IN THE GARDEN
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 10:00 a.m.
The Caldwell United Methodist Church will be celebrating our annual
outdoor service, where we will have an opportunity to worship in the
peaceful garden behind the sanctuary. It is always a positive and
uplifting experience to worship in this lovely natural setting surrounded
by the beauty of God’s creation.
Disciples are needed to help set up and take down chairs before and after the outdoor
worship service. Please come early on Sunday morning, June 28, if you can help.
Ways to bless our finances
FOOD GIFT CARDS: We have gift cards for Foodtown, ShopRite and Stop & Shop.
The cards are good at all locations for each store. Remember, a $100 card costs you
$100, and you get to buy $100 worth of items with it - the benefit is the Caldwell UMC
makes $5 for every $100 card you buy! Cards are available for $25, $50, $100,
DONATIONS SOUGHT FOR NURSERY ATTENDANT: In order to fund this ministry,
$30 per week is being sought. If you can donate a week or a month, please place a
check in the offering plate, marked “Nursery Care.” Thank you.
NEED EVENT SPACE? Various spaces in the church may be rented for parties,
showers, meetings, classes, etc. Please contact the church office, 973-226-4410 to
check availability and receive detailed guidelines.
All Knitters and Crocheters
Save the date
All Knitters and Crocheters and
Friends of all Ages
Monday evening, June 29, 7:00 p.m.
A fun and informational evening, new ideas, goodie bags, a fun
presentation by Lion Yarn’s Brand Ambassador. Please contact
church office, 973-226-4410, to register your attendance.
“I’m pleased to be able to introduce my friend Ms. Blumenthal to all my knitting and crocheting friends.”
Pastor Viv