Sunday School teachers needed

Judy Bragg, Sunday School Superintendent, is looking for volunteers to teach our One-Room Sunday School program this year.

We will need at least two, preferably three, teams of two people; one team per Sunday during Church Service.   The materials are here, and we should be able to start  in September, hopefully on September 19.

Judy will hold a  planning /scheduling meeting  at the church right after services on September 12.  Please let her know ASAP if you would be willing to take a turn at Sunday School Teacher! Email Judy

Published in: on August 24, 2010 at 5:07 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Summertime brings visitors to EUMC

One of our favorite parts of living in Downeast Maine, besides the natural beauty, the friendly people and the obvious other spiritual and physical blessings, is the number of new friends we get to make every summer.

Visitors find us from far and wide – from the east coast, west coast, and everywhere in between. Last week we welcomed a couple RV’ing from Santa Fe, New Mexico. The week before, we met some folks from Ohio. Then there was Tennessee, California, Massachusetts…and it’s only mid-June!

Our goal is to make all of our visitors feel welcome, and hope that they enjoy the time they spend with us. We certainly enjoy learning about who they are and where they come from.

That gives me an idea: wouldn’t it be cool to be able to see where all our visitors come from at a glance? I think it’s time for a map and some push pins! We’ll hang it in the entryway, and as folks come in, they can put a pin on where they’re visiting from. How fun will that be??

So if you’re visiting us this summer – look for the map. If you know of someone that’s coming to the area that might be looking for a Methodist church to worship with on a Sunday during their vacation, send them to Ellsworth United Methodist. They’re always welcome, as are you.

‘Til next time,
– Geo Grrrl (Amy)

Published in: on June 27, 2010 at 9:11 am  Leave a Comment  

Annual Church Picnic – July 11, 2010

Annual church picnicWe hope that you’ll join us for our annual church picnic on Sunday, July 11th, following our 11:00AM church service that morning (probably starting between 12:30-1:00). The picnic will be held right outside the church, in the area behind our outdoor sanctuary.

There’ll be music, games and lots of great food! All are welcome – members, non-members, visitors, family, walkers-by – come one, come all! For more information, contact Priscilla or Pastor Sue.

Published in: on June 21, 2010 at 10:29 pm  Leave a Comment  

Outdoor sanctuary is shaping up!

At one of our GPYes! Monday night gatherings a couple of weeks ago, some hard-working gardeners put their skills to work and planted some beautiful flowers around the bench and birch cross in our outdoor sanctuary. Our roving photographer, Z, caught some action shots of the evening’s planting.

Susan surveys the job site.

Filling the pot with good, fertile soil.

Nancy approves of Susan's work.

The fruit of their labors.

More flowers? Of course!

John, getting creative. Love that gardening stool!

Our church, with our outdoor sanctuary to the left - before flowers.

We hope that many will come and take advantage of this quiet space to reflect and pray enjoy the bright colors and sweet smells. And the flowers are just a start – there’s been talk of wiring up some speakers so folks can enjoy some contemplative sounds while they meditate. What about you? What would make this space special for you?  We’d love to hear your ideas! Post them as a comment below or email young@midmaine.com and share them with Pastor Sue.

Peace and flower petals,

-Amy B.

Published in: on June 21, 2010 at 10:17 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Change the World—Starting With Your Community

What if…on one weekend all around the world, United Methodists came together to work with their local communities? What if…as we serve people locally, we unite globally to eliminate a preventable, treatable disease that kills one child every 30 seconds? Would you help?

On April 24-25, 2010, faithful Christians around the world will be participating in Change the World, a weekend event that coincides with World Malaria Day on Sunday, April 25. Congregations are invited to schedule a community-based workday, and use World Malaria Day sermon starters on Sunday. A special offering is encouraged to support the fight against malaria.

“Even our smallest churches can have incredible impact when they leave their four walls to serve the needs of their neighbors, alongside of their neighbors,” says Rev. Mike Slaughter, lead pastor at Ginghamsburg UMC and author of Change the World: Recovering the Mission and Message of Jesus.

In the New England Conference, 2010 has been declared a “Mission Leap” year, where every congregation, and every person in each congregation, is encouraged to participate in one (or one additional) hands-on mission project in 2010.

“This Change the World event is the perfect opportunity for our congregations to join the effort to move outside our church walls and serve the needs of our communities,” commented Bishop Peter Weaver of the New England Conference. “Imagine the impact of more than 600 churches in Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont all joining hearts and hands in their communities to work with and serve our neighbors. Multiply this by churches across the globe, and together we can truly transform the world.”

For ideas and resources on ways your congregation can leap into mission in your community, visit www.neumc.org/missionleap.  To get involved in this world day of service and to find resources for this and for World Malaria Day, go to www.rethinkchurch.org/changetheworld.

Published in: on April 11, 2010 at 9:35 am  Leave a Comment  
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