BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
SUNDAY OCTOBER THE 14TH AT 4:00 pm “All God’s creatures great and small” bring them for their annual blessing! Its as important as their vaccines! Advertisements
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So What About Halloween If You Are A Methodist
Hebrews 13:2 Don’t neglect to open your homes to guests, because by doing this some have been hosts to angels without knowing it. So Halloween may not be what we usually think it is. Maybe you have heard that it translates to All Hallows Eve. The definition of hallow is to make holy. This is … Continue reading
Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer is a receptive method of silent prayer that pre-pares us to receive the gift of con-templative prayer, prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than con-sciousness itself. This method of prayer is both a rela-tionship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. … Continue reading
Spiritual Book Club
Spiritual Book Club “Christ Beside Me, Christ Within Me” by Beth Richardson Many Christians long to sense God’s presence in their everyday lives but don’t know how. Inspired by the ancient form of prayer practiced by the Celtic people, Beth Richardson offers a multitude of short prayers—blessings—that embrace every aspect of daily life … Continue reading
The United Methodist Bible Quiz!
1. Who were Adam’s children? A. Cain and Abel B. Cain, Abel, and Seth C. Cain, Able, Seth, and other sons and daughters 2. Which son of Abraham’s name means “laughter”? A. Ishmael B. Isaac C. Esau 3. Does the UMC have an official translation of the Bible? A. Yes B. No 4. In … Continue reading
ANNOUNCING! THE TURQUOISE TABLE:
THE TURQUOISE TABLE: Finding Community and Connection In Your Own Front Yard THE TURQUOISE TABLE OF MPUMC In her book, Kristin Schell, tells her story of wanting to slow down and connect with … Continue reading
Spiritual Book Club
The Spiritual Book Club will resume its gatherings on September 13 at 1 pm. The first book of the new church year will be a book by Enuma Okoro entitled “The Reluctant Pilgrim: A Moody, Somewhat Self-indulgent Introvert’s Search of Spiritual Com-munity.” It certainly sounds like an intriguing title! Have a go at the book and … Continue reading
Mission / News / Newsletter
The Mitten Tree Project
Based on a children’s story, the Mitten Tree Project in-volves an outreach to those in need of mittens and/or gloves, scarves and hats during the cold months of fall and winter. The was proposed by and is being spear-headed by Jean H. At our Sunday Worship on October 7th a reading of The Mitten Story … Continue reading
Lord, wake us up when September comes!
I just arrived back home on Wednesday night from our family vacation. It was seventeen days and a long journey of 10,000 miles. We flew from Newark to Frankfurt, Germany where we stayed one night and then rented a car to go to Prague. The next day, after about an eight hour drive, we arrived … Continue reading
FYI Summer Worship Service Changes
Friday Family Worship at 7 pm through July 27, on hiatus Aug. 3-24, resuming again on Aug. 31. Sunday Worship Service at 10 am will be held in the air-conditioned Fellowship Hall beginning July 8. Come and worship in comfort! Taize Worship on Sunday at 12:30 pm on hiatus from July 22 to Sept. … Continue reading
Community Calendar “Follow” us!
The borough of Midland Park has launched a free digital service to help residents stay informed about events in the community. MPUMC has created an account on this calendar through which we will promote special services, events, and activities that are open to everyone. In order for this calendar to be effective people need … Continue reading
