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Ashes to Ashes

2/19/2021

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The Season of Lent begins tomorrow

Come by First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, February 17th from 10AM-3PM to receive a reminder of our mortality, as we prepare to enter into the church season which prepares us for the death and (SPOILER ALERT: resurrection!!) of Jesus Christ. If you prefer to honor this tradition at home, click this link for a family devotional (with smores!) This year, the 6-week Lenten Journey includes a special focus each week, beginning with our physical health. Click this link to download a guide for your personal reflection and journaling. We hope to see in you in sanctuary or online soon. 

Pre-recorded worship service for Ash Wednesday will be available at 5:00 A.M. tomorrow. Just click the moving cross icon in this box to join us. 

Upcoming Events
Please click here to see the new and improved Church Calendar (with Zoom links for each open meeting and small group)
Click the red square below on Sunday, February 21st at 10:15AM to join the worship warm-up, or at 10:30AM to join us in worship, as we celebrate the First Sunday of Lent and honor our Scouts BSA Troops 88 and 888. 
Valentine porch visits & Lenten gifts
We hope you recently received a gift bag from a porch visit with a daily devotional and items to create a sacred space at home. We'd love to see your photos on our Facebook page. If you did not receive a gift, please contact the church office and we will send one out to you! 
Final Countdown
The Missions Team Soup Sale is this weekend! Our two delicious options, Chicken Orzo (pasta) or Beef Chili (gluten free), are available for $10/quart.  Please pick-up at the church on Sunday, February 21st from 11:00AM-2:00PM.  The Scouts BSA Troops will also offer monkey bread (free) for dessert. 
Missing Roaster
The church is missing a new electric roasting pan. If you borrowed it and forgot to return it, or if you know where it might be, please call or email the church office. It would be much appreciated. Thank you! 
Cold Weather Shelter
A gentle reminder that we continue to collect NEW winter gloves, men's jeans, men's and women's underwear, adult backpacks, foot powder and deodorant through the end of March for our neighbors facing houselessness. Drop-off in the church lobby (Guadalupe Box).  
Lenten Bible Study
The Thursday night Women's Bible study and Sunday School class are offering a six-week Lenten study by Rev. Adam Hamilton. Get your own book to join. Please email Pat Ferrell or join her Thursdays at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall with Covid-precautions. Please email Bruce Hyink or join him Sunday mornings from 9-10AM. Click here for the Zoom link to the online Sunday School class. 
Prayer Requests 
Pray for the healing of our Nation and the world from Covid; Vera's bone marrow biospy results; Cristina's friend; Mary Mumby; Tony Park; Chris DeBey; Melinda Stephan; Betty & Larry Schleiger; Aiden (home from the hospital); Kat Sheffield's pregnancy; shut-ins Bob K, Bud H (doing well after full vaccine), Judy C, Eileen F, Ann G, Don T, Nancy S; and Sgt. Lizzie Pryzgoda (back home in Windsor!) 
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to Karen Savage and James Bull (02/20); Katie Stephan (02/21); Julie Cogburn (02/22); Barbara Hyink and Greg Harrison (02/23); and Cole Gerstner (02/24). No anniversaries.  
Please share your dates with us! 
The Mountain Sky Conference (MSC) offers educational opportunities via Zoom:

2021 Just Love Lenten Series 

Click here to register for Sundays 5:30-6:45PM, beginning Feb. 21st, to explore justice issues like Japanese internment, generational trauma, human trafficking, restorative justice and more.

February is Black History Month 

The global UMW offers resources for ongoing education. The General Commission on Race and Religion invites us to watch this conversation with the authors of the new book "I'm Black, I'm Christian. I'm Methodist." And the Mountain Sky Conference invites us to "This is my Story, This is my Song" on Saturday Feb. 27th from 9:30-10:45. Register here to join. This conversation based on the hymn "Blessed Assurance" amplifies the voices of our Black, Indigenous and People of Color siblings to co-create Beloved Community together.    

From the Community:
Thrivent Financial is offering the following webinars and recordings:

  • February 17th: Misty Copeland - the first African American female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Register here
  • February 24th: Chris Gardner - American businessman, motivational speaker and author of "The Pursuit of Happiness". Register here
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Love is the Greatest Gift we can Give!

2/12/2021

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Be thankful and LOVE

This Sunday there is a secular holiday with religious roots. Valentine's Day has come to be all about romantic relationships, cards, flowers and fancy dinners.
But it didn't begin that way.
It all started with AGAPE, a brotherly, neighborly love that one Christ follower had for others in need, in pain.
At First UMC Windsor, we'll return to those roots this Sunday, as we celebrate God's love and ourown. There might still be chocolate ;-)
But more importantly, at 10:30 AM on Sunday, there will be worship, music, prayer and baptism. Hope to see you there! 

Click the red symbol here to join us:
Sunday, February 14th
10:30AM Worship
Warm-up (for kids) begins at 10:15AM

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Upcoming Events
Please click here to see the new and improved Church Calendar (with Zoom links for each open meeting and small group)
Lent begins next week
Ash Wednesday is February 17th: watch worship online here. Rev. Emily and Father Bill will be on Walnut Street from 12-3PM with ashes. We will deliver Lenten bags with daily devotionals and items to create your own sacred space at home. A special bag for each child includes crafts, prayers, and ash tattoos. Peel off the plastic, press cross to skin, wet with water, hold a few seconds, and remove paper. Voila! If any adult prefers an ash tattoo, we have plenty to share! Stop by the church office Tues-Friday 10AM-3PM to pick-up. 
Soup Sale in 10 Days
The Missions Team will sponsor a Soup Sale this month to support Mission Projects.  We will offer two delicious options, Chicken Orzo (pasta) or Beef Chili (gluten free) at $10/qt.  You may pick-up your soup on Sunday, February 21st, from 11:00AM-2:00PM at the church.  To help us in planning, please click here to pre-order, but there will be extra soup for sale on pick-up day. Please place pre-orders by Friday, February 12th.
Lenten Bible Study
The Thursday night Women's Bible study and Sunday School class are offering a six-week Lenten study by Rev. Adam Hamilton. Get your own book to join. Please email Pat Ferrell or join her Thursdays at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall with Covid-precautions. Please email Bruce Hyink or join him Sunday mornings from 9-10AM. Click here for the Zoom link to the online Sunday School class. 
Prayer Requests 
Donna and George Laughlin, son Trey and wife Candice as we lay Donna's parents, Doris and William Webber, to rest today. Doris joined our church in 1937 and passed away in November 2020, 17 years after her husband. Pray for the healing of our Nation and of Covid; Cristina's friend in death of her father Manfred Dunger; Mary Mumby; Tony Park; Vera Chipman; Chris DeBey; Melinda Stephan; Betty & Larry Schleiger; Aiden; Kat Sheffield; Bob K, Bud H, Judy C, Eileen F, Ann G, Don T, Nancy S; and Sgt. Lizzie Pryzgoda (back home in Windsor!) 
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to Vivienne Golden (02/13); Francy Henderson, Tony Park, Sarah Macaluso (02/14); Karen Savage and James Bull (02/20); Katie Stephan (02/21).
No anniversaries this month? 
Please share your dates with us! 
The Mountain Sky Conference (MSC) offers educational opportunities via Zoom:

2021 Just Love Lenten Series 

Click here to register for Sundays 5:30-6:45PM, beginning Feb. 21st, to explore justice issues like Japanese internment, generational trauma, human trafficking, restorative justice and more.

February is Black History Month 

The global UMW offers resources for ongoing education. The General Commission on Race and Religion invites us to watch this conversation with the authors of the new book "I'm Black, I'm Christian. I'm Methodist." And the Mountain Sky Conference invites us to "This is my Story, This is my Song" on Saturday Feb. 27th from 9:30-10:45. Register here to join. This conversation based on the hymn "Blessed Assurance" amplifies the voices of our Black, Indigenous and People of Color siblings to co-create Beloved Community together.    

From the Community:
Thrivent Financial is offering the following webinars and recordings:

  • February 10th: Dr. Mae Jemison - doctor, engineer, NASA astronaut and the first African American woman in space. Register here
  • February 17th: Misty Copeland - the first African American female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Register here
  • February 24th: Chris Gardner - American businessman, motivational speaker and author of "The Pursuit of Happiness". Register here
It's not too late to join us this Friday, February 12th as we host Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages. Register here.
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Finding Peace in the Solitude

2/4/2021

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This Sunday we take a deeper look at something we've all become experts in: SOLITUDE. As his first formal act of ministry, Jesus went alone into the desert and was tempted by Evil (Luke 4:1-15). It's only in facing our fears, that we find lasting strength from God. We will celebrate Holy Communion during worship - in the sanctuary or online.  So stop by the church office to pick up your pre-blessed Communion set, ask your Angel for a delivery visit, or BYOB (bring your own bread and juice). It will be glorious! 

Click the grey circle or red symbol here to join us:
Sunday, February 7th
10:30AM Worship
Warm-up (for kids) begins at 10:15AM

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Upcoming Events
Please click here to see the new and improved Church Calendar (with Zoom links for each open meeting and small group)
Still chugging along
We continue to welcome record small numbers (12-18) to in-person worship each week. Vaccines are NOT required, but face coverings and social distance are. We'll be here when you are ready. 
An Invitation:
"I wanted to be the first to invite you back to church. We are able to return to the Sanctuary for Worship, with distancing and mask wearing requirement, but it is a return to in person worship. Thank you to those of you that have been watching and worshiping with us online, but as a rather traditional church and denomination it just doesn’t feel the same, does it?

What I miss by worshiping at home is the fellowship of our members – you! And the mixing of our voices as we raise them together as we sing and praise God. I know that He hears us as a chorus no matter where we are, but there is something special about joining our voices as one in our Sanctuary.

I also long to feel the Holy Spirit as He mingles among and through us as we gather 0together with a common purpose of worship. I know it is convenient to watch the Service from the comfort of our homes, but I challenge you to make the effort to get out of your PJs, comb your hair, and join us this Sunday morning at 10:30AM. If you are hesitant to attend yet due to the pandemic, I understand your concern, and would never ask you to discount your safety. I just miss you and felt like it was time for me to extend this invitation. I continue to pray for our church and its congregation, each and every one of you.

God bless. Christ is counting on us!"
Perry Cogburn (Leadership Council Chairman)
Dive in this Month
The Thursday night Women's Bible study and the Sunday School class are both starting a six-week Lenten study by Rev. Adam Hamilton. Get your own book, and join us! Please email Pat Ferrell, Women's Bible study leader, or join her Thursdays at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall with Covid-precautions. Zoom available on request. Please contact Bruce Hyink, Sunday School leader, or join him Sunday mornings from 9-10AM. Click here for their Zoom link. 
Need a warm soup?
The Missions Team is pre-selling packaged, homemade Beef Chili (gluten-free) and Chicken Orzo (pasta) Soup for $10/quart on Sunday, February 21st to raise money for the Habitat for Humanity Faith Build and other projects. Click this link to pre-order by Feb. 12th.
United Methodist Women need YOU! Zoom meetings (click here) are the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at 1:30PM. We'd love craft donations to offer a show in the fall. Please bring in all prayer shawls for a blessing this Sunday. Thanks! Paula Allard (UMW President)
Notable Christmas Thank you
"Thank you, thank you! for a Christmas Eve that our group of 9 will not soon forget. The lights on the sidewalks, the bells proclaiming Jesus's birth - God bless you all for sharing a real truth. It was a blessing to hear. As the time passes, do not tire of towing the true line, run the race, and continue to push for those who don't know the love of God. Christmas Eve was such a blessing to many souls; we so appreciate your time and talents. Thank you for sharing this special night with us all! Galatians 6:9 'And let us not grow weary of doing good' and Proverbs 21:21 'He who prusues righteousness and loving devotion finds life sad honor.' Please host again - what a blessed event!" from Cheryl Armstrong, LaPorte
Prayer Requests 
continued healing of our Nation; Covid-related stress, illness, death; Tony Park; Chris DeBey; Melinda Stephan; Betty & Larry Schleiger; Aiden; Kat Sheffield; Marilyn's family; Vera Chipman; Mary Mumby; Donna's FIL Earl Pierce; the Cooks; Sgt. Lizzie Pryzgoda; shut-ins Bob K, Bud H, Judy C, Eileen F, Ann G, Don T, Nancy S and all isolated. 
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to Ann Guy, Brenda lliff and Trin Chapin (2/6), Paige Freitag (2/7), and Darla Altemose (2/9)! 
We don't have any February anniversaries - are we missing yours? Please send us your dates
The Mountain Sky Conference (MSC) is offering many ZOOM educational opportunities in the coming weeks. All are invited to attend:

Finding Peace in an Anxious World

Join this spiritual study offered by the United Methodist Women, based on the Serenity Prayer and Proverbs. Four sessions via Zoom (Feb. 7-28) begin this Sundays from 2-4 PM. Register online here.

February is Black History Month 

The global United Methodist Women offer these resources for ongoing education. The General Commission on Race and Religion invites us to read or watch this conversation with the authors of the new book "I'm Black, I'm Christian. I'm Methodist." Or join local Lay and Clergy leaders in "This is my Story, This is my Song" a conversation held Saturdays from 9:30-10:45 beginning Feb. 27th based on the hymn "Blessed Assurance" in order to amplify the often unheard voices of our Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) siblings. The goal is deep listening, learning and co-creating Beloved Community together. Register here to join.    

2021 Just Love Lenten Series 

Click here to register for Sundays 5:30-6:45PM, beginning Feb. 21st, to explore justice issues like Japanese internment, generational trauma, human trafficking, restorative justice and more.

"Leading Worship" Advanced Class 

Click here for a registration form for the Lay Servant Ministry Advanced Class, on Zoom Tuesdays from 6-8PM, Feb. 9, 16, 23, and March 2, 9. Order your book, Worshipping With United Methodists (REVISED), by Hoyt Hickman, or call Gene Thornton (719-761-5450) with questions. 

Everyone's a Planter: Lay Planter Training

In a self-paced, online course, you may watch, read and learn about planting something new for God's church. Participants are expected to:

  • participate in the FREE orientation on March 6 to learn more,
  • pay $100 registration fee (MSC will reimburse half if completed),
  • complete the online lessons and discussion March 20 - June 19,
  • meet at least twice with your cohort and planting mentor, and
  • via Zoom, briefly present a ministry plan at the end, on June 19.

Register for the FREE orientation on March 6, 10AM. 
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Luke 3:1-22

2/4/2021

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Wouldn't it be nice to hear that more often, "I am so pleased with you!" Rather than an internal or external list of our faults and shortcomings? This Sunday we near the end of our Back to Basics sermon series and Accept our Beloved-ness, walking with Jesus as he begins his public life and ministry in baptism (Luke 3:1-22). Water is a powerful force for connection, humility and grace. Grab a glass and join us in the sanctuary or online!

Click the grey circle or red symbol here to join us:
Sunday, January 31st
10:30AM Worship
Warm-up (for kids) begins at 10:15AM

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Upcoming Events
Please click here to see the new and improved Church Calendar (with Zoom links for each open meeting and small group)
Our United Methodist Women invite you to meet or craft at home with them. Zoom meetings are the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 1:30PM. We hope to have a craft show in the fall but need your craft donations. If you've made prayer shawls, please bring them in for a blessing soon in worship. Thanks! Paula Allard (UMW President)
Miss church?
We miss you, too! Dr. Rob Bradley reminded Sunday school last week, that once we are vaccinated, we are safe to return to in-person worship. We know that many of you are still waiting. But we'll be here (in masks, with distance and safety protocols) when you are ready. If we can do anything to help you feel more comfortable, please let us know.   
Soup-er Bowl?
The Missions Team will be selling packaged, homemade Chili and Chicken Orzo Soup in late February to raise money for our Habitat for Humanity Faith Build and other Mission projects. Watch for details or volunteer here to help.
Diving Into Faith and Flaws
The Thursday night Bible study group is starting a six-week Lenten study on February 18th, including weekly video segments. Books are available on Cokesbury, Amazon and Christianbooks.com.  If you have questions or want to join, please contact Pat Ferrell.  The group meets each Thursday at 5:30pm in the church Fellowship Hall with social distancing and safety protocols in place.  A Zoom group will be organized if requested.
Prayer Requests 
continued healing of our Nation; Covid-related stress, illness, death; Tony Park; Chris DeBey; Melinda Stephan; Betty & Larry Schleiger; Aiden; Kat Sheffield; Marilyn's family; Vera Chipman; Francy's sister Betsy; Mary Mumby; Donna's father-in-law Earl Pierce; the Cooks; Sgt. Lizzie Pryzgoda; shut-ins Bob K, Bud H, Judy C, Eileen F, Ann G, Don T, Nancy S and all who feel isolated. 
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to Susan Ferguson and Riley Warmbrod (1/29), Kim Madsen (1/30),  and Joyce Johnson (2/3)
We don't have any more January or February anniversaries - are we missing yours? Please send your special dates to us
The Mountain Sky Conference (MSC) is offering many ZOOM learnings and gatherings in the coming weeks. All are invited to attend:
2021 Lenten Series 

Sundays 5:30-6:45PM, beginning Feb. 21st. Explore justice issues and live into Beloved Community with the MSC Mission Team as we study: Japanese Internment (Concentration) Camps and Generational Trauma (how we must not allow history to repeat itself again); Human trafficking; 
Restorative Justice;
Push Out, criminalization of Black Girls in school; and other topics. Click here or the purple image to register.

Find peace in an anxious world

This is a spiritual study based on the Serenity Prayer and Proverbs. FourGraphic for event Finding Peace in an Anxious World
sessions will take place via Zoom on Sunday afternoons from 2-4 PM in February (Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28), with an opportunity to sign in half an hour early to visit with old friends and make some new ones. 
Registration may be completed online at the 
mtnskyumw.org site. 

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Learn to Lead Worship 

Please click here or the image to download a registration form for the upcoming Lay Servant Ministry Advanced Class, "Leading Worship." The Basic Course will also be offered this spring. Leading Worship will be via Zoom, Tuesdays Feb. 9, 16 and 23, and March 2 and 9, from 6-8 PM. Registration and $5 payment deadline is Feb. 1st. Order your book, Worshipping With United Methodists (REVISED), by Hoyt Hickman, from Cokesbury, Upper Room or Amazon. For questions, call Gene Thornton at 719-761-5450.

Everyone's a Planter: Lay Planter Training

In this self-paced, online course participants watch videos, read short articles, respond to questions, and enter into a learning dialog with each other and a moderator, someone with planting experience chosen to guide and mentor, invite participants to consider more profound questions, and help with creating a ministry plan for the new ministry or new faith community being dreamed. Participants are expected to:

  • participate in the FREE orientation on March 6 to learn more,
  • pay $100 registration fee to begin the course (the MSC will reimburse half upon completion of the training),
  • complete the online lessons and discussion March 20 - June 19,
  • meet at least twice with your cohort and mentor, and
  • via Zoom, briefly present a ministry plan at the end, on June 19.

Are you interested in learning more about the course? Register for the FREE orientation on March 6, 10AM. Do you have questions before March 6? Please email vitality@mtnskyumc.org. Let's plant something new for God's world and God's church together. Read full article here...

 

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