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Last modified: Friday, September 03, 2010 09:03 AM
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KEEP UP-TO-Date
Name badges are available for everyone attending SPUMC. Stop by the Welcome Center to request yours. SUNDAY, September 5, 2010 COMMUNION SUNDAY 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 In the Sanctuary
Rev. Jim Farmer Preaching
WOMEN'S RETREAT REGISTRATION Registration will begin on September 5, 2010, in Fellowship Hall. The cost is the same, $180.00. There are 2 payment plans. You can pay in full when you register or you can pay half when you register and half on December 1, 2010. The retreat will be held once again at Sandy Cove and includes 2 nights lodging and 5 meals. Watch for more information. Questions-ask Vickie Farmer or Dawn Cullis.
UMYF 7:00 PM Summer Meeting Ping Pong Tournament
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
FAMILY MINISTRIES FALL POT LUCK & GAME NIGHT
Familiy Ministries will be hosting a Fall Potluck and Game Night on Friday, September 10 at 6:00 in the Fellowship Hall. ALL church members are invited to attend. The main dish and drinks for the potluck will be provided but we ask that you bring a side dish or dessert that will serve 12 - 15 people. Board and card games suitable for players of all ages (even as young as preschool) will be available or you can bring your favorite game from home. We hope to have everyone participate however child care will be available for infants and toddlers too young to play. A sign up sheet will be available starting today in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, please contact Lori Sexton at lsexton@severnaparkumc.org.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2010
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2010 SUNDAY SERVICE 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 In the Sanctuary
Guest
Preacher
Rev. Dr. Ianther Mills, Dean of the Cabinet, BW Conference Scripture: John 1:35 Sermon: Come and See Fellowship In Memorial Gardens
Have you preregistered your children? Have you signed up to volunteer? We still need cribbery, preschool, elementary, and substitute volunteers! We especially need a teacher for 2 year olds (every other week), assistants for preschool classes, and a 1st grade shepherd. That’s right we need shepherds and preschool help. Has your 3rd grader signed up to receive a Bible on September 19th? Come visit the Children’s Wing for more details and thanks for helping our children Grow in Faith! CLICK HERE FOR CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES REGISTRATION FORM
DONUT MINISTRY Donut Ministry Meeting at 10:30 am in the Kitchen. Any donut ministry volunteers are encouraged to attend to be shown where supplies are kept.
UMYF 7:00 PM Super Sundae Sunday
BEGINNING WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2010
Beginnings is a small-group
spiritual journey for seekers, new believers, and longtime Christians
who want to explore the basics of Christianity in a relaxed, nurturing
atmosphere. Participants can bring questions, gain knowledge, and form
or deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
A ttend either the Sunday or Thursday study group beginning Sunday night, September 12th or Thursday morning, September 16th. For more information contact Pastor Martha at 410-987-4700 or mmeredith@severnaparkumc.org.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Knitters and crotchetiers its fall and time to get out your knitting needles and crochet hooks and yarn and join the Prayer Shawl ministry from 1-3 in Room 302. Can't knit or crochet. Don't worry we can teach you. You don't have to knit or crochet just bring your projects and come join us for a few hours of fellowship .
WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE RETURNS
New this year, 6 dinners for the price of 5
From 6:30-8:00 children in preschool and
elementary school meet for the
Activity Zone where children have the
opportunity to enhance their understanding of Bible stories
through arts and crafts, games, music, and movies. Additionally,
time will be set aside for those who need to work on their
homework.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 Habitat WORK DAY
SPUMC is a member of the Severna Park Faith Coalition which is sponsoring a house in the Clay Street neighborhood of Annapolis. Our church has committed to providing workers on Saturdays, July 17, August 7th and September 18th. Interested persons will need to sign up with the Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake. If interested please contact Craig Myers at cmyers@severnaparkumc.org or 410-729-1592.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2010 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SUNDAY 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 In the Sanctuary Rev. Jim Farmer Preaching
Second Sermon on the Come To
Faith, Grow In Faith, Go Out In Faith Sermon
Series Sermon: Growing in Faith – Growing in Discipleship
VIM BRUNCH
Proceeds will benefit missions - Habitat for Humanity and Nashville Flood Relief
Get Connected!
Do you want to “get connected” at Severna Park United Methodist Church? Are you interested in knowing more the ministries of the church and what it means to be a church member? If so, you are invited to attend a Connections Luncheon. At these gatherings, you will meet and talk with pastors and church leaders, find out about some of the ministries of the church, and learn what it means to become a church member. Although attending a Connections Luncheon does not obligate you to join the church, you may join the church after attending. Upcoming Connections Luncheons dates are September 19, November 14, January 9, March 6, May 1 from 12:30-2:30 pm. Childcare will be provided. Contact Pastor Martha at mmeredith@severnaparkumc.org with questions or to sign up for the lunch.
UMYF 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 SONGS OF FAITH ONE DAY RETREAT - WEST RIVER
Would you enjoy a Fall Day Away in a beautiful setting? Songs of Faith is a daylong retreat that will be held at the West River Center from 9:30-3:30 pm. The teachings of this day will explore how hymns express our joy, comfort us, and give us strength in times of struggle. This is an event sure to be enjoyed by anyone—those who sing in choirs and those who sing in showers! If you want more information check out the website at http://bwccampsandretreats.com/WRDayAway.html.
The registration fee is $28.00 if postmarked by September 15 and includes lunch. Registration forms are in the box outside Pastor Martha’s office (room 103).
Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE
Pastor Nicole, Guest Chef: Pastor Nicole Chicken Fajitas, fruit salad
New this year, 6 dinners for the price of 5
From 6:30-8:00 children in preschool and elementary school meet for the Activity Zone where children have the opportunity to enhance their understanding of Bible stories through arts and crafts, games, music, and movies. Additionally, time will be set aside for those who need to work on their homework.
Lighthouse Shelter If you would like to help please come and pack lunches for the guests at the shelter, we have had to increase our lunches to 100 so the more help the better. Everyone is welcome! In Fellowship Hall, Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:00pm. Donations of meats, cheeses, bread, granola bars, yogurt, or other healthy snacks, fruit, and bottles of water will be appreciated.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 UMM RETREAT / FISHING "FishERS OF Men"
Tentative plans are breakfast at 8am followed by devotional, Bible study, discussion, Holy Communion, lunch and charter boat fishing with dinner onboard. The charter has been reserved from 2:30pm till dark, but we're still working the morning meeting site, breakfast and lunch. The cost of the retreat is $140 per person for charter fishing and 3 meals. Sign up in Fellowship Hall on Sundays between services. Make checks payable to SPUMC, on memo line enter "UMM Retreat" If we get early
sign ups of over 26 we will reserve (if available) a second boat.
Both boats are well equipped with all fishing gear, bait, plenty of
seating, a/c or heated cabin area, and full service head. Reid has met
the owner, 2 ship captains and first mate and toured the boats.
Great guys, excellent boats, and they specialize in corporate charters
with exceptionally competitive prices. CARPENTER'S KITCHEN SPUMC will be returning to Carpenter's Kitchen on Saturday, September 25 to serve a hot meal to 200 -300 guests. We will need volunteers to cook and serve, and lots of our famous SPUMC chocolate chip cookies. Volunteers meet at SPUMC by 1:15 for a 1:30 departure, carpooling up to Mt. Vernon UMC in Baltimore. We prepare meals for 200 -300 guests, set up the tables, serve and clean up. Please make cookies uniform in size and place 3 to a Ziploc bag. Drop off at church no later than 1 pm on Saturday, September 25th.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 SUNDAY SERVICE - MISSION FAIR 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 In the Sanctuary Rev. Nicole Christopher Preaching Third Sermon on the Come To Faith, Grow In Faith, Go Out In Faith Sermon Series Scripture: Sermon: Go Out In Faith
UMYF 7:00 PM
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 UMW Summer Read
The UMW’s fourth annual
summer read will be The Faithful One by Michele Hartlove. It’s a
great book, plus the author will be joining us for a discussion of
the book on Monday, September 27 at 6:30 PM. You may sign up
and purchase a copy of the book for $10 in Fellowship Hall (part of
cost subsidized by UMW).
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 XYZ - "A Day in the Country"
Seats are available for the "Day in the Country" bus trip to Brown's Orchard and Market, Loganville, PA. Lunch at Friendly Farms Restaurant, Upperco, MD for crabcakes and fried chicken, followed by music by the Carroll County Sr. Singers. Cost is $70. payable by July 28th. Call Ginny McLaughlin for reservations at 410-647-0374. Sponsored by XYZ.
Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE
New this year, 6 dinners for the price of 5
From 6:30-8:00 children in preschool and elementary school meet for the Activity Zone where children have the opportunity to enhance their understanding of Bible stories through arts and crafts, games, music, and movies. Additionally, time will be set aside for those who need to work on their homework.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010 VIM GARAGE SALE Work Days
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2010 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 In the Sanctuary
Rev. Jim Farmer Preaching Communion offering for the Good Sam Fund
FELLOWSHIP CLUB KICK-OFF DINNER Ahhh…Fall! Cooler temperatures, crisp apples, and brand-new FELLOWSHIP CLUBS!! Sign up in the Fellowship Hall between services for another year of fun dinners with old and new friends, or just stop by to get more information. Kick-off dinner for all clubs will be Sunday, October 3, at 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. FOOD, FUN, FELLOWSHIP – WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE?!?
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2010
MEMORY WALK FOR ALZHEIMER'S
OCTOBER 10 - 16, 2010 VIM MISSION TRIP - NASHVILLE Everyone is invited to join in on the upcoming Volunteers in Mission trip to Nashville, TN! In May 2010 Nashville experienced some of the worst non-hurricane natural disasters in our country’s history. Many are still out of their homes or are living with flood damage. SPUMC will be taking a team to work on re-building flood damaged homes to Nashville on October 10th -16th.
No prior VIM experience or construction skills are required! If you are interested in learning more we would love to have you attend an information session about the trip. Sessions will be held on August 15th at 12:00 in room 302 and August 18th at 6:00 in room 301. Come and learn more about VIM and the trip and how you can live out God’s calling to serve others! If you have questions or to sign up for the trip contact Allison Wise at: allisonwise1@yahoo.com or Nicole Christopher at: nchristopher@severnaparkumc.org or call the church office at 410-987-4700.
OCTOBER 15 - 31, 2010
Our Methodist Men will again sponsor Pumpkin Sales in the church yard October 15-31. Funds raised support all church ministries. The patch will be open Monday to Friday 3-7pm, Saturday and Sunday 9-6pm. PUMPKIN SALES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We need volunteers for set up on the 15th (12-2pm), tear down on the 31st (3-5pm), and for sales during operating hours. Please help one time or as often as you can. Sign-up sheets for specific days and hours in the Fellowship Hall starting Sept 12th. Contactrreininger@severnaparkumc.org for more info.
OCTOBER 17, 2010 Severna Park Crop Walk With the start of school and the turning of leaves comes the S.P CROP WALK. Set aside the date, Oct.17th @ 1pm, for this annual 5K walk to alleviate hunger throughout the world and in our community. SPAN receives 25% of all funds raised by walkers. The CROP WALK takes place along the B&A trail beginning at the S.P. Community Center where walkers gather at 12:30 for registration. Walkers enjoy fall foliage along the flat and comfortable BE&A trail as they proceed to the turn around point at the Earliegh Heights Ranger Station. Once back at the Community Center area businesses provide pizza, hot dogs, ice cream, pumpkin muffins, etc for walkers .Taking steps to fight hunger has never been so much fun! Contact Pam Johnson for more info. or pick up a sponsor sheet in the fellowship hall between services in September.
SUNDAY, October 24, 2010 FALL FESTIVAL The Fall Festival will be held on Sunday, October 24 from 12 - 2 p.m. Hope you join us for games, crafts, music, food, and fun. Look for more information in September.
TUESDAY, October 26, 2010 ANNUAL CHARGE CONFERENCE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2010 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010 (NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION)
Do you want to “get connected” at Severna Park United Methodist Church? Are you interested in knowing more the ministries of the church and what it means to be a church member? If so, you are invited to attend a Connections Luncheon. At these gatherings, you will meet and talk with pastors and church leaders, find out about some of the ministries of the church, and learn what it means to become a church member. Although attending a Connections Luncheon does not obligate you to join the church, you may join the church after attending. Upcoming Connections Luncheons dates are September 19, November 14, January 9, March 6, May 1 from 12:30-2:30 pm. Childcare will be provided. Contact Pastor Martha at mmeredith@severnaparkumc.org with questions or to sign up for the lunch.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2010 UNITED METHODIST STUDENT DAY
MARCH 18 - 20, 2011 WOMEN'S SPRING RETREAT
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