Sunday, June 14, 2009 – The Second Sunday After Pentecost /Children’s Day / Sacrament of Christian Baptism

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9:00 AM — Adult Study – Public Theology: Poverty
10:15 AM — Worship (No Sunday School Classes)
The Children & Youth of our Sunday School will lead Worship
(Special Recognition for 2009 High School Graduates)
Picnic on the Lawn Following Worship
Preacher: John D. Painter Theme: Welcoming the Children
Lectionary Readings: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 2 Corinthians 5:6-17
Psalm 20 Mark 4:26-34
Special Readings: Matthew 18:1-5 Mark 9:33-37
Music—Junior Choir: Chatter with the Angels, arranged by Charles Collins
Celebration of Found Coins: Elijah’s Promise
11:30 AM — Annual Sunday School Picnic on the Front Lawn
All are Welcome. Hamburgers/Hot Dogs & Beverages provided. Please being a salad or dessert to share with others.

Please Note: There will be a rehearsal for those participating in the June 14 Children’s Day Worship Service on Saturday, June 13, at 3:00 PM in the Sanctuary. There will also be a time of rehearsal prior to the Service at 9;00 AM on Sunday, June 14.

Pancake Breakfast

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Sunday, June 7, 2009 – Trinity Sunday / Men’s Sunday /Peace with Justice Sunday / Holy Communion

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9:00 AM — Adult Study – Storm Troopers of Christ
10:15 AM — Worship & Sunday School (Pre-K through 12th Grade)
Guest Preacher: The Rev. Robert W. Scott, Jr. Theme: Birth Announcements
Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8 Romans 8:12-17
Psalm 29 John 3:1-17
Music—Chancel Choir: All Good Gifts (From “Godspell”) by Stephen Schwartz,
Arranged by Arnold Freed
Celebration of Found Coins: Elijah’s Promise
11:30 AM — Fellowship Time
11:45 AM — Volunteer-in-Mission Information Session
11:45 AM — Junior Choir Rehearsal

Fireflies and Faith

Posted by admin on Jun 2, 2009 in Sermons | 0 comments

A Sermon Delivered
by The Rev. John D. Painter
at Centenary United Methodist Church
Metuchen, New Jersey
May 31, 2009
(The Day of Pentecost)

Text: Acts 2:1-21

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other lan-guages, as the Spirit gave them ability.