Ideas for alternative services?

Because we realize that not everyone is able to make a Sunday 11:00AM service, or that not everyone is comfortable in that environment – or heck, that there are tons of people that are totally BORED just mentioning church – we’re toying with the idea of offering get-togethers (not necessarily “worship services) at a different time, with a different focus than a traditional service.

So I turn to you, loyal readers (or random folks that just happen to stumble upon us on the internet), for some ideas.

Would a more contemporary, non-traditional service appeal to you?
If so, what kinds of things would you like to do or see there? Wii night? A free supper followed by movies? A time to share what’s going on in your life with others and possibly find support/ideas/suggestions to help? Contemporary music? Live music performances? Open mic nights? More food?

We’re open to suggestions – please bring ’em on! We’re hoping to start something in June or earlier.

All the best,
Amy B.

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Worship – March 8, 2009

Here are the details for our service on March 8, 2009

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Psalm #22 verses 25-31
Opening Hymn: #405 “Seek Ye First”
Time for the Young at Heart: “What is a Girl Scout? “– All welcome to share memories and songs
Hymn of Preparation: # 528 “Nearer My God to Thee”
Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38
Sermon: “Sarah, One of the First Girl Scouts?”
Doxology #94
Offering Prayer: Dear God, we offer our gifts to you today. We pray they may be used to help others. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
Closing hymn #572 “Pass it On”

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EUMC News – March 31, 2009

Happy spring, everyone!

Hopefully everyone has had a chance to soak in a little bit of the sunshine and warmer weather we’ve had lately.  Keep the faith – spring is coming soon!

On a somber note, our good friend and brother in Christ Henry Alley passed away on March 14th. Services were held at Ellsworth United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 22nd.

Henry had a fondness for big band and swing music, and his family had asked for some of his favorites to be played during the afternoon. Thanks to Laura Young for singing “I’ll Fly Away,”  to Ruth Torrey for playing the hymns on the piano and Victor Glass for running the music in my absence. I heard that Henry’s family actually asked Victor to “turn it up!” at one point – what a great spirit Henry had, and what a wonderful family. We’ll miss you, Henry.

Winter mission donations
Thanks to everyone who contributed items to our winter mission of collecting everything from paper goods, to personal items, to cleaning supplies!

The project was a HUGE success. Thanks to everyone’s generosity we are able to offer a great variety of essential items to those in need!

Easter Lily blossoms
If you would like to order blossoms in memory of or in honor of loved ones, please download an order form here or get one from Priscilla at church.

For those of you receiving the newsletter by mail – your order form is included in the mailing.

Orders must be sent to Priscilla by April 10th.  Price for each blossom is $2.50 each.

EASTER SERVICES
Good Friday Service – Ellsworth UMC 7:00PM

The focus of the service will be the reading of the passion of Jesus.
Participants are invited to bring non-perishable foods  and personal paper
needs such as, toilet paper,sanitary items and diapers.

A walkway of silence along a labyrinth of donated non-perishable food and paper goods will be formed. Items will be donated to local charities.

Easter Sunrise Service – 7:00AM Penobscot UMC
With muffin/fruit/juice/coffee  following.

Easter Praise Worship Services
9:00AM  Penobscot UMC
11:00AM Ellsworth UMC

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Worship – Feb. 1, 2009

Here are the details for our service on February 1, 2009

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Psalm #62 page 787
Opening Hymn: #261 “Lord of the Dance”
Prayer: #392 “Prayer for a New Heart”
Time for the Young at Heart: Fishing
Hymn of Preparation: #400 “Come Thou Font of Every Blessing”
Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10; 1 Cor. 7:29-31; Mark 1:17-20
Sermon: “Varities of Fisher Folk and Their Style of Fishing”
Doxology #94
Offering Prayer: Dear God, we offer our gifts to you. We pray they may be wisely used to help bring your message to those, who do  not know you. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Closing hymn  #2130 “The Summons”

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Worship – March 1, 2009

Here are the details for our service on March 1, 2009.

Recording of this service will be forthcoming.

Psalm # 25 page 757 (red hymnal)
Opening Hymn # 269 “Lord, Throughout These Forty Days” (red hymnal)
Prayer # 268 “Lent” (red hymnal)
Time for the Young at Heart:  “Lent, what change will you make?”
Hymn of Preparation # 122 “God of the Sparrow, God of the Whale” (red hymnal)
Scripture: Gen. 9:8-19; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God. Amen.
The Gloria #70
Sermon “Daring to Enter the Wilderness”
Joys and Concerns/Pastoral  Prayers/Our Father
Offering
Doxology #94
Offering prayer: Dear God, Your Rainbow Covenant of ancient days, glows in our skies, always bringing Joy to those who glimpse it.  Rainbows — are beautiful gifts given by You.  Dear God, may our small offering to you today, be a “rainbow” gift to all. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Closing Hymn # 2112 “Jesus Walked the Lonesome Valley” (black hymnal)
Benediction

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