Sunday, April 30th – Youth SundayNative American Awareness Sunday
This Sunday, April 30th, is the fifth Sunday of the month and is a Youth Sunday. It is also Native American Ministries Sunday (please read the brochure which accompanied your April Lamplighter, and use the attached envelope to make a generous contribution to this United Methodist Special Sunday offering). At 10:15 AM Sunday our Assistant Pastor Terrilisa Durham Bauknight and members of our United Methodist Youth Fellowship will lead us in a service of worship that features a number of prayers and songs from the Native American tradition, and offers a particular focus on the stewardship of our Earth…God’s good creation. Pastor Terrilisa and the youth will offer a children’s message around the themes of Water, and we will all sing a verse of Jesus Loves Me in the Cherokee language. The Scripture readings for the morning will be Genesis 2:4b-17 and 1 John 3:1-7, after which the youth will offer In the Beginning, God Created…(Modified from a message delivered by the Rev. Jeff Roberts).
Sat. 4/30 Talent Show PostponedFri. 4/28 Kids’ Night Out Still On
Michael Savoia announced in Worship this morning that, because of “technical difficulties,” the Talent Show scheduled for Saturday, April 29th, has been postponed. We will alert you to the new date for this event when it has been established.
Kid’s Night Out on Friday the 28th will still be held:
CUMC Kid’s Night Out – Friday, April 28th at 6:30 PM — Baking 101
Children will learn how to bake cookies and cakes for Sundays Fellowship Time. Child Care Provided. Cost is $8.00 per child.
Sunday Worship Message Podcast: April 23, 2006
Believing Is Seeing
A Sermon Delivered by The Rev. John D. Painter
at Centenary United Methodist Church
Metuchen, New Jersey April 23, 2006
Lectionary Readings: John 20:19-31; Acts 4:32-35
Chancel Choir sings Alleluia by Ed Harris.
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Read MoreAldersgate Center Work Day Canceled
I have received the following word from Doug Woodfield:
“Due to the prospect of inclement weather, Aldersgate is canceling the work day scheduled for tomorrow, April 22nd.. It has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 29th.” If anyone is able to participate in the work day on April 29th, please let Doug know at DWoodfi@aol.com or call him at 908-803-7118.
Read MoreSunday, April 23rd – Second Sunday of Easter / Holy Humor Sunday
Dear Centenary Church Family:
Our Easter celebrations continue as we gather on this Second Sunday of Easter for Worship at 10:15 AM in our Sanctuary. Increasingly called “Holy Humor Sunday” in some traditions, this day reminds us that Easter is a time for laughter, as God in the risen Christ has overcome the very bonds of death itself. We will continue to sing the songs of resurrection celebration. Michael Savoia will bring a lively message to our children. My morning Message, Believing Is Seeing, will be based on the story of Thomas’ encounter with his risen Lord in John 20:19-31. We will also hear about the growing resurrection community from Acts 4:32-35. Our Chancel Choir will sing Alleluia by Ed Harris. Our Celebration of Found Coins will be designated for deficit reduction in our current expense budget.
Read MoreAldersgate Center Work Day Volunteers Needed
Aldersgate Center Work Day Volunteers Needed Saturday, April 22nd – 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM: April 22nd is Aldersgate Center’s Work Day. There is a lot of work to be done in order to get Aldersgate ready for the summer. Even with the loss of Wesley Lodge, Aldersgate is offering an extensive program. Anyone who is interested in helping out, adults or youth, please contact Doug Woodfield @ (908) 233-2653 evenings or (908) 803-7118 cell phone. Doug will be available to take anyone up who needs a ride. Just as an added attraction, breakfast and lunch are included. We will be leaving the Church Parking lot at 7:00 AM on the 22nd. Please consider help us out, Aldersgate is a great place!
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EASTER Sunday, April 16th
With sounding festival brass, majestic organ and piano, and soaring choral descants, we will share the joyous Easter message that “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today…Alleluia!” during the Processional Hymn at our 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM Easter Services this Sunday, April 16th. I hope you will be there to join your voices of praise and thanksgiving with many others, as we conclude our 40-day Lenten journey.
Read MoreReflections on Maundy/Holy Thursday 2006
A Message Delivered by The Rev. John D. Painter at Centenary United Methodist Church Metuchen, New Jersey April 13, 2006
In his book, Sunday Dinner: The Lord’s Supper and the Christian Life, United Methodist Bishop William Willimon offers a powerful testimony: “I’m glad Judas was at the table with him that dark Thursday night, and Peter and all the rest. For if they had not been there then, I don’t know how I could dare, my unfaithfulness being what it is, to come to the Lord’s table on Sunday morning.” Or Thursday evening. Especially this Holy Thursday evening, when we are again reminded of our own unworthiness and unfaithfulness.
I believe we have all been fascinated by the stories of the recent translation of The Gospel of Judas. I have read it, and can tell you it is difficult to understand and clearly Gnostic in its origins. It was written much later than the four Gospels with which we are familiar in the NT…perhaps somewhere around A.D. 150.
Continue reading Reflections on Maundy-Holy Thursday
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Holy Week Services 2006
April 13, 2005 – Holy Thursday
6:30 PM Soup & Sandwich Supper
(Bring a Sandwich, if you wish; Soup & Beverages will be provided)
7:30 PM Holy Thursday Service of Communion
Lectionary Lessons: Exodus 12:1-14 • 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 • Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 • John 13:1-17, 31b-35
April 14, 2005 – Good Friday
12:00 – 1:30 PM – Ecumenical Good Friday Service
At St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Metuchen.
(Please Note: The format for this year’s service has been changed. It will be a single, traditional Worship service…not a three-hour series of sermons, as in prior years, at which worshipers could come and go during the afternoon. This year’s service will begin at 12:00 Noon and conclude at about 1:30 PM. Pastor Sam Massengill from 1st Presbyterian Church of Metuchen will be the Preacher, and other clergy will share in leading portions of the service.)
7:30 PM — A Service of Tenebrae – Solo & Anthems by the Chancel Choir
Lectionary Lessons: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 • Hebrews 10:16-25 • Psalm 22 • John 18:1-19:42
April 16, 2006 – EASTER SUNDAY
6:30 AM — Sunrise Service & Sacrament of Holy Communion
Preacher: Terrilisa Durham Bauknight
7:15 AM — Easter Breakfast sponsored by our Sunday School & Children’s Ministry ($3.00 per person donation requested)
9:00 AM — Easter Worship Service
10:30 AM — Easter Worship Service & Sacrament of Holy Communion
Preacher: John D. Painter Theme: Shock and Awe! (At Both Services)
Festival Brass & Chancel Choir featured at the 9:00 & 10:30 AM Services
Lectionary Readings: Acts 10:34-43 • 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 • Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 • Mark 16:1-8; John 20:1-18 Read More