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Montgomery United Methodist Church 117 Sunset Road, Belle Mead, NJ 08502 - 908-874-3273 www.WelcomeChurch.net The Rev. Dr. Anthony J. Godlefski, Senior Pastor The Weekly Reminder November 6th, 2016 Greetings from the Pastor Dear Friend in Christ, I love the Thanksgiving season, don't you? I love the day itself, and the chance to enjoy dinner with family and friends. But just as much, I am grateful for a time that focuses on all that we have - and all that I have - to be thankful for. I experienced one of those special "thanksgiving moments" this week. I gathered up all your cards and notes for "Pastor's Appreciation Day", and took them into the Sanctuary. Sitting in that quiet place, I opened and read each card. What a blessing. What a joy. Thank you, thank you so very much for the wonderful things you wrote. Your words, your affirmation in Friendship Hall, the children's cards and banner, and your spoken words on Sunday, touched my heart. Your timing was perfect; your blessings came at, well, the perfect time. There are lots of things for me to think about right now; your words of encouragement made all the difference. For your words of uplift and joy, I give you, and our Lord, my deepest thanks. God bless you every day. Warmest regards, Your friend, Pastor Tony

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Page 1: The Rev. Dr. Anthony J. Godlefski ... Reminder 6 Nove… · The Rev. Dr. Anthony J. Godlefski, Senior Pastor The Weekly Reminder – November 6th, 2016 ... Sunday, 6 November 2016:

Montgomery United Methodist Church 117 Sunset Road, Belle Mead, NJ 08502 - 908-874-3273

www.WelcomeChurch.net The Rev. Dr. Anthony J. Godlefski, Senior Pastor

The Weekly Reminder – November 6th, 2016

Greetings from the Pastor

Dear Friend in Christ, I love the Thanksgiving season, don't you? I love the day itself, and the chance to enjoy dinner with family and friends. But just as much, I am grateful for a time that focuses on all that we have - and all that I have - to be thankful for. I experienced one of those special "thanksgiving moments" this week. I gathered up all your cards and notes for "Pastor's Appreciation Day", and took them into the Sanctuary. Sitting in that quiet place, I opened and read each card. What a blessing. What a joy. Thank you, thank you so very much for the wonderful things you wrote. Your words, your affirmation in Friendship Hall, the children's cards and banner, and your spoken words on Sunday, touched my heart. Your timing was perfect; your blessings came at, well, the perfect time. There are lots of things for me to think about right now; your words of encouragement made all the difference. For your words of uplift and joy, I give you, and our Lord, my deepest thanks. God bless you every day. Warmest regards, Your friend, Pastor Tony

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1. Church Family Reunion Sundays: Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Please note that on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day (both are Sundays this year) we will celebrate only one united service of worship at 10:30 AM. This will be a good chance for everyone to get together at one service for those special holiday times. We will return to our regular service schedule of 8:45 AM and 10:30 AM the following week, January 8th, 2017. Sunday, 6 November 2016: All Saint’s Sunday - Holy

Communion 6:00 PM - Youth Group Meeting at Harlingen

Reformed Church, located on 34 W. Dutchtown-Harlingen Road in Belle Mead, NJ. (‘Fall Back Day’! Reset clocks on Saturday night)

Sunday, 13 November 2016: Consecration Sunday - We will have the chance to make our personal commitments to the Lord’s work for 2017.

Sunday, 20 November 2016: Thanksgiving Sunday - The Great Thanksgiving Offering Christmas decorating party follows the service.

Sunday, 27 November 2016: 1st Sunday of Advent Sunday, 4 December 2016: 2nd Sunday of Advent - Holy Communion

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4:00 PM - Gala Christmas Concert by Dr. Laura Bell and Friends Sunday, 11 December 2016: 3rd Sunday of Advent - Joy Sunday - Children’s Christmas Pageant

3:00 PM - The Raritan Valley Chorus at Hillsborough Reformed Church, located on 1 Amwell Road in Hillsborough, NJ.

Sunday, 18 December 2016: 4th Sunday of Advent – Sermon in Song 2. Christmas and New Year’s Schedule - Please note! It’s different! Saturday, 24 December 2016: 4:00 PM - Family Service and Children’s Christmas Pageant 8:00 PM - Traditional Caroling and Candlelight Service

(Please note: There will be no 10:00 PM service this year)

Sunday, 25 December 2016: Christmas Day (Please note! One service only at 10:30 AM) Sunday, 1 January 2017: New Year’s Day (Please note! One service only at 10:30 AM) Sunday, 8 January 2017: Epiphany Sunday (Regular service schedule of 8:45 AM and 10:30 AM)

3. Unto Everlasting Life It is with deep sadness that I share with you the news of the passing of William (Bill) Machrone, a dear friend and member of the Starlite Chorale. Bill passed away on October 30th, 2016, after living with a challenging health condition for about a year. He will be deeply missed.

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Elizabeth Ford passed away on September 24th, 2016 The wife of our architect, Jerry Ford, Mrs. Ford passed away of a brain aneurism, having lived for a year with Alzheimer's disease. 4. Check Out the Website Lately? We're "WelcomeChurch.net"

As you may know, our new church website is found at “www.welcomechurch.net”. Have you seen it lately? We invite you to check it out for pictures and articles. Also, please write to me with any suggestions you may have as to how we can improve the site. Thank you so much! Pastor Tony

5. Thanksgiving Mission Project Once again the caring congregation of MUMC will provide the makings of a Thanksgiving feast for two local families in need. Won't you please help by donating one or more food items? Items need to be brought to church no later than Sunday, November 13th for delivery to the Montgomery Food Pantry Holiday Meal Program. Please use the sign up sheet and donation box in Fellowship Hall. For questions contact Diane Ruddock at (908) 285-9765.

6. Next Week is Consecration Sunday Next week we will have the opportunity to make our pledges of support to the Church we love for the year ahead. Please plan to be with us for this very important event, and to stay with us for our Family Thanksgiving Dinner afterward!

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7. Christmas Concert at MUMC Dr. Laura Bell will be presenting a gala concert of Christmas music for solo piano on Sunday afternoon, December 4th, 2016. Inspirational favorites, classical pieces, and music of Christmas joy will fill our Sanctuary. Also, there will be carol singing and a few organ-piano duets with Pastor Tony. Please reserve the date! Details will follow. 8. Something New Is Here! - A Note to Our Faithful Donors Dear Generous Friend, What does an online giver – or a faithful monthly or quarterly giver – or someone who regularly mails their gifts in to the Church - do - when the offering plate comes around? We invite our “Online Givers” and “Ongoing Givers” (those who send periodic gifts for the weeks ahead) to use the green “Giving Cards” at the offering time. Please place a card in the offering plate as it comes around. You may write your name on the card (or not) as you prefer. Using the “Giving Cards” is also a witness to others that there are important alternate ways to support our Church. Thank you, and God bless you. Warmest regards, Pastor Tony

9. The Prayer List: Let us surround our loved ones and friends with the blessed power of prayer • For Kevin Price, brother of Sue Wilder, for healing and recovery from a fall; (10/30/2016) • A Family asks for

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our prayers for healing, wisdom, and peace; (10/23/2016) • For the family of a young man named Damien, 26, who passed away recently; (10/9/2016) • For Karen Anderson: prayers for healing; (10/9/2016) • Let us pray for Makenzie Bracaloni, infant daughter of Ashley and Robert Bracaloni (Ashley is Bob and Sandi Bjornsen's granddaughter; Makenzie is their great granddaughter) as she undergoes surgery for a spinal condition; (10/9/2016) • For Karen Fleischer’s mother, who is home recovering from a health challenge; (6/19/2016)• For Bob and Sandi Bjornsen, for good health. (4/24/2016) • For Mr. Dalwin Foster, father of Kaye Foster, for comfort and peace. Mr. Foster is dealing with severe complications from Parkinson's disease; (3/20/2016) • Let us offer prayers of celebration and thanksgiving for Marie Poelstra, for increasingly good health; (2/14/2016) • For Connie Gray, for increasingly good health; (1/03/2016) • For a family that has asked for your special prayer of blessing, strength, and divine order for Emma, Alexa, and Emma's grandparents; (12/31/2015) • For Barbara Culbertson, dealing with a health challenge; (11/8/2015) • For Lisa Drift, for continued healing; (9/27/2015).

10. Happy Birthday to You! November – 1 Colleen Kester; 1 Nick Frezza; 3 Marjorie Samuels; 5 Rob Quick; 11 Diane Reiman; 12 Bob Schultz; 16 Jeff Musante; 20 Jae Jurado; 22 Mike Runnels; 24 Eddie Riggs; 24 Daryl Potter; 25 Eddy Riggs; 29 John Milhiser; 29 Nini Jurado; 30 Amandu N’Doeka Please note: To unsubscribe, please select "Reply" and send the message, "Please Delete". We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.