Our Faith In Action

We are thinking about doing something new as a fundraiser. But to make it work I need your help. If we can get donations, from several businesses of a gift, or gift card from local businesses, we can plan a silent auction. If you know someone and think you could ask for a donation, we do have a tax exempt number for their records. I would think 6 items would be the minimum we would want to make this successful. Please see Robin or Gail if you are able to help out. Naturally, we will also have a bake table too. We know this brings people in the door!

There are two big fund raisers coming up. They are the pinning of our special mothers and special fathers. This is when we celebrate the special mothers and fathers and all the other women and men in the church. Bring friends and join the festivities!! There will also be a great potluck lunch after the exciting church service. 

Things are getting tight with money. The one good thing is that the large heating bills for the winter are just about over.  We have had several extra repairs lately that had to be done, which brings an extra strain to the budget. If everyone just keeps up their weekly giving that would be great. Maybe even putting a little extra in their envelope.  You can turn in your envelope every week while you are in church. If you can’t come to church, there is always cash app or mail your offering directly to the church. Everything helps!!! 

Thank you!!

Gail Ilvonen

I fed the Dismas House in April. I made chicken casserole, fresh green beans and fresh carrots. Robin got the bread (and cranberry sauce), and Barbara made her famous whoopie pies again.  Janice and Carol are going to do May. They are planning on bringing hot dogs and hamburgers for them to cook outside along with other goodies. It is a great feeling to help these guys that are trying to get back to productive lives again. It’s something small that we do once a month but every little helps. It would be nice to have a few more volunteers doing this, as it is a whole church project. If you would like to take a month, just let me know. There is also money available if you need help purchasing the food for this. 

Celebrate Theresa Faith Forndia

     As she tosses her cap!

When: June 7, 2005

Time:  3:00 p.m.

Where: 141 School St., North Brookfield, MA

RSVP contact: 508-521-0270

All of the church is invited to share in this joyous achievement as we watch another of our youth graduate from high school and begin on her next journey.

I know I speak for all of us that we are so proud of you. Faith, and the amazing young lady you have become. You balance school and church and truly live a life led by your faith with grace and mercy. 

WAUM (Worcester Area United Methodists) are planning a joint service for all of the Worcester Methodist churches this Pentecost Sunday, June 8th at 4:00 p.m. at Epworth Church. 

     Each church will have a part in the service and there will be a representation of all the diverse cultures we are collectively. 

     Please mark your calendars and plan to be there. It will be a wonderful chance to worship with our area Methodists and fellowship after with a potluck meal. More details will follow…

Fathers Day Pinning Ceremony will be on Father’s Day, June 15th during our worship service at 11:00 a.m. It will be followed by a potluck luncheon.

Children's Day Program will be on Sunday, June 29th during our worship service. The children of the church will be presenting a special program including music. A kid friendly lunch will be provided by the Education committee.

Food and Fellowship schedule

May 4th:  Potluck luncheon

May 11th: Janice Ferrell and friends

May 18th:  Gail Ilvonen and Robin Mercurio

May 25th:   Alice Swett and Donna Gerard

Liturgist and counter schedule

May 4th: Sema Farcarthy Marie Stewart and Kwame Aning

May 11th:   Michael Gidi Marie Stewart and Becky Ploof

May 18th: Nancy Garr-Colzie Bob Johnson and Kwame Aning

May 25th: Mike Swett Bob Johnson and Mike Swett

May 21st:  Trustees and Finance meetings beginning at 5:30 p.m.

 DONATIONS 

Donations are being accepted for the St. Thomas School and Medical Clinic: 

Thomas’ bins are in the fellowship hall.

School items might include crayons, pens, pencils, paper or notebooks, pencil sharpeners, erasers, chalk and blackboard erasers, paper clips, clip boards and such….

For the medical clinic items might include first-aid kits, Band-aids, Tylenol, Advil, cold medicine, cotton balls, gauze, etc.……

Cash donations are welcome for both the school and medical supplies. Just send a check and note in the memo where you wish it to be used. 

Thank you in advance,  The Outreach Committee