Our Weekly Prayers PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH A thanksgiving for the generosity of time, talents and financial gifts that members so graciously give. A thank you for the wonderful coffee house and all who performed, baked and supported it! And for Noelle Gizzi who organized it. April 19, 2015 prayers The family of Norma Covert on her passing; Ray; George; M.F.; Barbara; Debbie; Nick F.; Shaunna Lynn Nixon; Fran and Jim; James; John Norvis; Carlene Starke; Marybeth M.; George Stanton; those who have recently moved in our area Safe journey for Jeff Caldwell United Methodist Church 8 Academy Road, Caldwell, NJ 07006 phone 973-226-4410 / [email protected] www.caldwellchurch.org visit us on facebook Sunday, April 26, 2015 Sunday, April 26 Monday, April 27 Thanksgiving for Nancy Laufenberg; Johnny’s 5th birthday This week’s calendar 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 12:00 p.m. Confirmation Class-Guyn Room 12:00 p.m. Mission Team MeetingYouth Room 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Monday Morning Prayer/ Discussion Group-Guyn Room Youth Group (9th—12th graders) Knitting / Crocheting-Guyn Room Celebration of brother Doug’s birthday Tuesday, April 28 7:00 p.m. Church Council All of our members and loved ones including Ruth MacElroy; Marion Larson; Johanna Britsman; Judy Burger; Alice Thieleman; Charlotte Tinfow Wednesday, April 29 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Boy Scouts-Auditorium Continuing requests Edna Kramer, Ruth Conklin; Carolyn Gazzillo; Alex; Marianne Smith; the Casavant family; Rachel Rotter; Craig Decker Thursday, April 30 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Men’s Breakfast—Caldwell Diner Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal Saturday, May 2 7:00 p.m. Carpool to Paterson Habitat from the church Sunday, May 3 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Worship service Sunday School Teacher Meeting Service Personnel Our men and women in the military and their families. Returning veterans and their families. MONDAY MORNING STUDY / DISCUSSION AND PRAYER GROUP turns over a new page! Our new study books are in the back of the church and available to all who wish to join the group. The group meets from 10-11, every Monday morning. Lively and thoughtful discussion and quiet time for prayer characterize the group. Different members of the group and the pastor take turns leading. The SPRING 2015 book centers on The Holy Spirit and includes passages from Mark, John, Acts, 1 Corinthians, and 1,2 and 3 John. Cost for the student book is $8. An envelope is in each book for your donation. See you tomorrow morning! Life Line Screening in Auditorium and Guyn Room, Friday, May 1, 8:15-5:15 Pleasant Day in Auditorium Wednesdays, 10-11/Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting in Auditorium Sundays, 6-8:30 May / June 2015 Upper Room are available at the back of the sanctuary. Nurturing Ministry Serve Others CALDWELL FOOD PANTRY On Sundays in May, please bring canned fruit or fruit bowls to church for the Caldwell Food Pantry. Donations should be placed in the back of the sanctuary. PATERSON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SATURDAY, MAY 2 Carpool from church at 7:00 a.m. BUILDING HOMES, CHANGING LIVES! Bring work gloves and wear comfortable work clothing and shoes. Bring your own lunch, snacks and water. No construction experience is needed - chores and tasks are usually quite basic. Habitat for Humanity will have experienced construction staff and supervisors on site to guide the projects and direct us as needed. The minimum age for working on the site is 16 years old. Please contact Bruce Ciccone for more information, 973-477-7015 or [email protected]. INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK NOTRE DAME CHURCH MAY 17-MAY 31 IHN provides shelter, housing assistance and a path to self-sufficiency to temporarily homeless families. CUMC has been invited to partner with IHN, Notre Dame and Temple Shalom to provide dinners and hospitality to some of these families. Guests will be housed at Notre Dame Church in North Caldwell. While families are guests of partnering congregations, IHN works closely with them to find permanent homes. For more information and to sign up to prepare, serve dinner or help with other hosting duties visit www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0C4BA9AD2AA75-ihn20151/3133598 Want more information or help signing up, contact Tracy Voca, [email protected], H) (H)973-226-4485, (C)973-978-9053. Trustees CHURCH SCHOLARSHIPS The Church Trustees are pleased to announce that there is a limited amount of funds available to the children who are active in our church for postsecondary education, such as: colleges, universities, and trade schools. There is a strict time frame for filing for these funds. Applications must be received by the Trustees no later than June 1, 2015 to be considered for this year’s scholarships. The parent of any student currently away at school may request an application either in person or by email from the church office. Late applications will not be considered. Please contact the Trustee President, Tony Gazzillo ([email protected]) with any questions. YOUTH GROUP MONDAYS, 5:30—8:30 9th-12th graders please join us for dinner, games, devotions. Contact Danielle Pezzino at [email protected], 201-704-9428. WOULD YOU LIKE SOMEONE TO PRAY FOR YOU DURING THE WEEK? Please contact Barbara Bechtold, 973-226-4517, [email protected], 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. United Methodist Women ARGYLE RESTAURANT’S FISH / CHICKEN AND CHIPS FRIDAY, MAY 8 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (takeout available) Invite your family & friends for a great meal! Adults…$18.00 Children(10 and under)…$8:00 Featuring a Silent Basket Auction (proceeds from auction to benefit Youth Mission Team) Youth Mission Team SILENT BASKET AUCTION DURING ARGYLE DINNER FRIDAY, MAY 8, 5:30 p.m. If you have items to donate towards a basket, or if you would like to donate an entire basket, please contact Rameeza Narine ([email protected]). Suggestions include: DVDs, board games, children’s toys, beauty products, gourmet food, kitchen gadgets, technology accessories, gift certificates or gift cards. This is always a fun event so make sure to join in on the fun and bid for your favorite basket! Spring Praise Concert THANK YOU! From the bottom of my heart, I thank God for everyone that had a part in making the Spring Praise Concert a success. All those who gave freely of their time and talents to perform, to provide food, to move things when needed, who sold and bought tickets and shirts, those who came and those who just gave anything that was needed including encouragement to me. Special thanks to Pastor Viv, Carol Gallentine, Barbara and Ken Ingra. God bless you all and give to you as you have given. Thank you. Paige Moeller