Sumgmu’s Monthly Message, March 2024
Sumgmu's Monthly Message, March 2024 Some years ago, a casting director in a New Jersey theater was receiving a lot of death threats. It was all because, when the theater put on its annual passion play, he gave the part of Jesus to a black man. Some people expressed their objections by canceling their tickets. But others went a little [...]
Two Successful Febuary Fundraisers
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper (Feb. 16, 2024) Due to the snowstorm on Shrove Tuesday, February 13 we made the wise choice to postpone our pancake supper until Friday, February 16. Our kitchen was full of volunteers cooking bacon and sausage, preparing coffee and the fixings and creating blueberry, chocolate chip and plain pancakes, preparing and organizing our tables in [...]
Thank You Letter from “Pedals for Progress”
Pedals for Progress 163 bikes and 82 sewing machines were collected for "Pedals for Progress" on Saturday, September 16, 2023 November 29, 2023 Memorial United Methodist Church 867 W. Avon Road Avon, CT 06001 Dear Anne and the Memorial United Methodist Church, As we reflect on the culmination of our fall collection season, I wanted to extend [...]
A letter of thanks from Bishop Bickerton
A letter of thanks from Bishop Bickerton Note: On the morning of February 1, Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton sent the following letter, expressing sincere thanks to our church who paid 100% of our 2023 connectional apportionments. February 1, 2024 Dear Administrative Council Chair, “Just as you excel in everything … see also that you [...]
Early Morning Devotion During Lent
Daily Lenten Devotion sponsored by our Cooperative Parish Council The early Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord’s passion and resurrection. It became the custom of the Church that before the Easter celebration there should be a forty-day season of spiritual preparation. We are reminded of mercy and forgiveness proclaimed in the gospel of Jesus [...]
Sumgmu’s Monthly Message, February 2024
Sumgmu's Monthly Message, February 2024 Welcome to February! One month has already passed since we took the first step into the new year. We are now getting familiar with the number 2024. Some people say, “I wish I had more than twenty-four hours a day. I need additional hours: I am so busy doing so many things.” If [...]
