Volume 560 Issue 1
January 2010
Harbor United Methodist Church 55 First Parish Road, Scituate, MA 02066 Church office: 781.545.0818
Marshfield United Methodist Church 185 Plain Street, Marshfield, MA 02050
Reverend Rick McKinley is also available by appointment
Dear friends, The start of a new year is often a time when people think about changes they need to make, i.e. lose weight, break bad habits, etc. This is a good thing. We ought to take inventory of our lives from time to time. Reflecting on where we are in life is an important part of being a whole and maturing person. This is true for our spiritual life as well. For followers of Jesus, or, as the Bible calls them, disciples, learning and growing is an ongoing expectation. Sometimes the expectation of what it means to be a disciple is misunderstood. Author Kary Oberbrunner says that many times, the church teaches something that looks like this: accept Jesus into your heart, don’t do bad things now, withdraw from culture, hang out with Christians, go to church, read your Bible, pray, be happy that you are saved, and then tell others how happy they can be if they would do all that stuff too. If that’s all church is, then I have to tell you - I’m not that interested. Sounds pretty boring, actually. Where’s the passion? Where’s the adventure? Oberbrunner suggests that Jesus’ invitation to be his disciple looks quite different from the list in the paragraph above. He writes that Jesus calls us in this way: I want your whole life - everything - including your heart, soul, mind and strength. I want to form myself in you. I want to transform you and then have you transform culture. I want you to be in the world as I was. I want you to be the church, the incarnation of me. I want you to embody the Word to others. I am giving you abundant life now and will do so throughout eternity. Be my hands and feet in this world and see people as people, not projects to convert. This list sounds more like an adventure. It’s a call to commit everything! A call to allow our hearts to be changed by Jesus so that we might change the world! A call to live the ways of the kingdom so that others might experience a taste of heaven on earth through us! This year I challenge all of us to take the next step in our walk of faith. Those steps will look different for each of us, but at the very least, they will include three elements. First, growing as a disciple requires that we are theologically informed. To love God with all our heart and mind means that we must commit to learning the ways of Jesus, studying the teachings of Jesus and what it means to be part of his church. Second, growing as a disciple requires that we are spiritually transformed. Loving God will all of our heart and soul means that we commit to the means of grace, such as prayer, worship, small groups, tithing, and experiencing the “fruits of the Spirit” (Galatians 5:22). Third, growing as disciples means that we commit to living our faith daily in the world. Loving God with all we are means that we seek to serve God by serving others, working for justice and mercy, developing relationships with non and nominally religious people, using our spiritual gifts, and sharing our faith. 2009 was an amazing year for our community. So many wonderful things have been accomplished, and so many amazing people have joined the community, adding their gifts, offering their talents, enriching all of our lives by their presence. As I look ahead to 2010, I see even greater things in store - a bakery in Nicaragua to build, mission trips, continued strengthening of the ministry in Marshfield, new people to welcome to the community. None of these things will come by our own power, but only through submitting our lives to the One who can do all things - abundantly far more than we could ever ask or imagine. And it all begins with one step - the next step. What is your next step? In what area do you need to grow? Take the step. Let’s all take a step forward together. Just imagine what God will do next!
Grace and peace,
Rick
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Senior Youth Group News
2009 was a tremendous year for our Senior Youth Group as we grew in faith, numbers, and mission. Beginning with Falon Sweeney's Mission of Peace trip to South Africa we had a year of exciting and life-changing experiences. We partnered with the St. Luke's Episcopal youth group to hold a 30 Hour Famine raising over $4,000 to end poverty and to fight AIDS in Africa, South America and around the world. We immersed ourselves in the Boston homeless program "City Reach" gaining shocking insight into the people, places, and circumstances that drag our brothers and sisters into horrific life situations. Several of our youth went on the Appalachian Service Project in June and a few weeks later were part of our 17 person mission trip to Downeast Maine where we roofed houses, built decks and stairs, painted, and did odd jobs for those struggling to make ends meet in this economically depressed area. Along the way we had a tremendous amount of fun with other Christian youth from Hudson, Harvard, Norwell, and around New England. From ski trips and movie-night sleepovers to "cosmic bowling"..............from Camp Aldersgate clean-ups to CCYM meetings in Portland...........it was an exciting year! For 2010 we pray the Lord will continue to bless our young people as they grow and mature in this challenging and everchanging world. We wish to thank all those who support our youth movement with your prayers and presents and pray for you a Blessed New Year.
Your in Christ, Sr. Youth Group leaders - Erin Banner and Bryan Pretzer
Financial Report as of November 30, 2009
Operating income for November Operating expense for November Surplus/(Deficit) Beginning checkbook balance: 11/1 Total income for month Total expense for month Ending checkbook balance: 11/30 Less: Special Funds accounts Cash for Budget 19,476.48 12,521.97 6,954.91 41,081.72 22,702.03 12,953.63 50,830.12 18,578.70 32,251.42
What the Pastor Is Reading
Primal by Mark Batterson Emotional Contagion by Hatfield, et al Everyday Survival: Why Smart People Do Stupid Things by Laurence Gonzales
January Birthdays
Are you a…. New resident or Visitor or have a neighbor who is one of the above?
Then please call Ken Cerny, Lay Leader at 781.749.5862. Thank you.
Lila Sparrell Colleen McCall Stephen Sullivan Robert Dickey Kevin O'Keefe Ian Sincoski Lillian Griswold Louise Proctor Nancy Thurson Jane Hollis Robin Smith Teddy Stephen Agni Mike Bruccoleri Ann White 2 2 6 8 15 19 23 23 23 24 24 29 30 31
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Leadership Team 2010
Harbor and Marshfield United Methodist Church
Administrative Council
Pastor: Council Chair: SPRC Chair: Finance Chair: Financial Sec: Treasurer (Harbor): Treasurer (Marshfield): Lay Leader: Trustee Chair: Lay Member to AC: Communications Chair Christian Ed. Director Rick McKinley Bryan Pretzer Laura O’Keefe Stephen Smith Lisa Ryan Carolyn Harbour Phyllis Pierson Ken Cerny Dave Evans Bryan Pretzer David Evans Allison Crowell
Ministry Teams
Worship: Rick McKinley, Colleen McCall, Lori McKinley, Ellen Brown Membership: Lisa Moura, Bob Leach, Mary Voelger, Alice Hamer Hospitality: Shelley Rinehart, Robin Smith Christian Education: Allison Crowell, Director; Teachers: Wendy Ford, Sue Lovering, Lisa Ryan, Marissa Voelger, Christy Bruccoleri Communications: David Evans SPRC 2010 Laura O’Keefe, (Ken Cerny) 2011 Carolyn Bearce 2012 Diane Evans, Max Pretzer, Kate Brannum Lay Leadership 2010 Nancy Thurson, Wendy Ford, (Ken Cerny) 2011 Allison Crowell, Linda Ross 2012 Mary Ellen Ross Trustees 2010 2011 2012 Finance Stephen Smith, Chair; Bryan Pretzer, Council Chair; Ken Cerny, Lay leader; SPRC Chair; Designated member of trustees; Lisa Ryan, Fin. Sec.; Carolyn Harbour, Treas. Safe Sanctuaries Team Rick McKinley, Bryan Pretzer, Chair; SPRC Chair; Dave Evans, Chair of Trustees, Laura O’Keefe, Sue Lovering, Allison Crowell
Pam Pretzer, David Evans (Chair) Donald O’Keefe, Paul Moura Sue Lovering, Wayne Ross, Wayne Thompson
J a nua r y 2 0 1 0
Sunday Schedule 9:00 AM Communion Worship Marshfield 9:30 AM Sunday School Scituate 10:45 AM Communion Worship Scituate 7:30 PM Alcoholics Anonymous Harbor and Marshfield Church 55 First Parish Road, Scituate, MA 02066 - Office 781.545.0818 185 Plain Street, Marshfield, MA 02050 - Office: 781.837.2746 Parsonage: 781.545.5114
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BH - Bruce Hall FF - Freeman Fuller
South Shore Elder Services Serves lunches every M, W, F at 11:30 AM in Bruce Hall. Meals on Wheels Prepared in the kitchen Mon through Fri. Mary Ellen Ross, Liaison
3 See service schedule above 7:30 AA
4 9AM to noon Pastor Hours 6 PM Weight Watchers 7 to 9:30 PM Disciple 2 Bible Study 11 No Pastor Office hours 6 PM Weight Watchers 7 to 9:30 PM Disciple 2 Bible Study 18 9AM to noon Pastor Hours 6 PM Weight Watchers
5 9 AM to noon Pastor hours
6 No office hours LCTC Mtg 3 to 5:30 PM Brownies BH 3:30 to 5 PM Daisies FF
7 9 AM to noon Pastor hours 7:30 to 9 PM Choir rehearsal
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9 10 AM to 12 noon Agape Scarf Ministry
10 AM Weight Watchers
10 See service schedule above 5 PM Freed Up 7:30 AA
12 9 AM to noon Pastor hours
13 1 to 4 PM Pastor Hours Marshfield 1 to 6:30 PM Red Cross Blood Drive 20 1 to 4 PM Pastor Hours Marshfield
14 9 AM to noon Pastor hours 7:30 to 9 PM Choir rehearsal
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10 AM Weight Watchers
17 See service schedule above 5 PM Freed Up 7:30 AA
19 9 AM to noon Pastor hours
21 9 AM to noon Pastor hours 7:30 to 9 PM Choir rehearsal
22 3:30 to 5 PM Brownies BH Channel Marker Deadline Allison Crowell
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6 PM Scituate Historical Society Turkey Dinner meeting
10 AM Weight Watchers
24/31 See service schedule above 5 PM Freed Up 7:30 AA
25 9AM to noon Pastor Hours 6 PM Weight Watchers 7 to 9:30 PM Disciple 2 Bible Study
26 9 AM to noon Pastor hours
27 1 to 4 PM Pastor Hours Marshfield
28 9 AM to noon Pastor hours 7:30 to 9 PM Choir rehearsal
29 3:30 to 5 PM Brownies FF
30 Ad Council Mtg.
10 AM Weight Watchers
Sunday Worship Servants
January Acolyte Liturgist Communion Servers Youth Liturgist/ Worship Assistant 3
Tommy Lovering
Shelley Rinehart
n/a
Colleen Ford
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Madeline Ryan
Marissa Voelger
Pastor Rick, Marissa Voelger, Micaela Lovering, Alan McCall Pastor Rick, Pam Pretzer, Falon Sweeney, Bryan Pretzer Pastor Rick, Diane Evans, Julie O’Keefe, Nancy Thurson
Micaela Lovering
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Michael Sheehan
Pam Pretzer
Falon Sweeney
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Andrew Ford
Diane Evans
Julie O’Keefe
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Anna Bruccoleri
Nancy Thurson
Pastor Rick, Nancy Thurson, Kelsey Lovering, Steve Smith
Kelsey Lovering
Greeters for January are George and Carolyn Bearce. Ushers are Paul and Lisa Moura. Tuesday Evening Small Group is providing coffee hour for the month of January. Please call to switch dates with the next person above, if you are not available to participate on your assigned day. Also kindly contact Lori McKinley at 545-5114 to tell her of the change. Thank you.
Prayer Concerns
Please lift the following in prayer, that they may be strengthened, guided, and healed… Consider visiting or sending a card. Please contact Alice Hamer at 781.545.4112 if you know of anyone who is ill, a recent shut in, has had a tough go, or suffered a loss . If we can get this information, an appropriate card will be sent to them.
Family of Mary Acker Jack Gage (health issues) Helen and Maynard Huntley Michelle and Family Teri Hopkins Martin Terry McKinley (lung cancer) Ruth Cuneo Amaroso (Louise Proctor’s niece - brain tumor) Trudy (sister of Peter Whitfield) Rich Lynam (Shirley’s son) Star Bakery Project/NITCA Mattie Dillon (10 yo - leukemia) Jimmie McCall (Bills’ brother - pray for strength) Joe Davies (nephew of Mary Voelger) Christine Colman (facing challenges) Ben (deployed to Iraq) and Linda Crovella Sally Haines (Shirley’s cousin - cancer) Pam Pretzer’s mother and father and brother Brad Hoffman Family on the death of Ricky Maria Jose - in orphanage in Nicaragua Donna Green and her Magic Moon foundation Nancy Thurson on the death of her mother Todd Eadie (Nancy’s son-in-law) Erin Banner - dealing with health issues Wy Ainslie Edie Hall Lucy Morris Olga Finnie Ruth Roberts Harrison Collett Perley Griswold Becky and Jerry Fay Ruth Stevens Ski Zylinski
Sympathy is extended to the family of Mary Acker. Mary was a long time member of HUMC. She passed away on December 18, at the age of 88. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 9 at 2 PM.
Special thanks to so many dear friends at Harbor UMC for their prayers, cards and expressions of sympathy to me and my family on the death of my mom, Maud “Pat” Thrall. Nancy Thurson
THE HARBOR & MARSHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
55 First Parish Road Scituate, MA 02066 185 Plain Street Marshfield, MA 02050
Pastor: Church Office: Office Email: Reverend Rick McKinley 781.545.0818/781.837.2746 harborumc@verizon.net
Office Hours: M, Tu, Th: 9 AM to noon Scituate Wed: 1 to 4 PM Marshfield Also available by appointment.
Connect - Grow - Serve
harbormarsh.org
Scituate Interfaith Food Pantry
Thanks to all who so generously continue to support our local mission. The pantry is in need of paper goods and health care items i.e. toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, shampoo, toothpaste, laundry soap, and dish detergent (small sizes). All contributions are gratefully received! Thanks so much, Alice Hamer Proverbs 14:31b - Whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
Agape Scarf Ministry (ASM)
2009-2010 Goal: 525 hats, scarves and mittens for the Long Island Shelter. The next meeting day is Saturday, January 9 in Bruce Hall at the Scituate Campus. Scarves will be blessed on Sunday, January 10 at the 10:45 service. For more information, please contact Melinda Cerny at melindacerny@gmail.com.