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A
Word from the Pastor
Known,
Claimed & Called by God
Now the word of the Lord came to
me saying,
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
before you were born I consecrated you;
I appointed you…”
Jeremiah
1:4-5
Psychologists affirm that for every one, a good sense of self is important to
the success of the enterprise called “life”. The prophet Jeremiah had a job
to do in ancient Israel. Before Jeremiah became aware of his vocation in life,
he also got a deep sense of self. He was known, claimed and called by the
almighty God. No wonder the prophet was able to withstand the sufferings and
deprivations that came with his job. He was successful in life, for he knew who
he was and whose he was.
We live in the twenty- first century, post- modern
world. God has a purpose for each of our lives. To quote the song writer:
There is a work
for Jesus none but you can do.
In the season of Epiphany we remember our baptism. In
effect, we remember that we are known, claimed and called by God; we belong to
God. The question is: are we sure,
and do we allow this empowering self-identity to affect the enterprise called
“life”? To be known, claimed, called by God means to be equipped “to
accomplish abundantly far more than we can ask or imagine” (Ephesians 3:20).
In the moments and movements of life, we are not alone – we belong to God!
Even in the cold winter months, God is with us.
I wish you and yours God’s blessings.
Pastor Dorothy
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Prayer
Circle
Fridays
from 1:30-2:30 pm
Please
come – prayer is powerful & effective.
James
5:16
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Snippet
From Disciple Bible Study:
God’s
presence is promised to us when we say ‘yes’ to God in Christ Jesus. The
evidence of God’s presence in our lives depends on our receptivity, obedience
and cultivation of that presence.
Disciple
Bible Studies Continue:
Tuesday mornings, 10am
Thursday
evenings, 7:30pm
All studies are held In the Conference room in
the education wing of the church. We have extra books on hand. Please come,
learn, share fellowship and enjoy conversation. No former bible knowledge
needed. Come just as you are!
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The
Link
We
welcome your comments and suggestions for future editions of The
Link. Please email any related articles or correspondence to our
address at andreahm@comcast.net
or leave them in the container behind the church office door by the 20th
of each month. The Link is
also posted on our church website at www.marlboroumc.com.
Visit the site to check out all the latest happenings at FUMC of
Marlborough.
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Our Mission Statement
To provide a place where people feel
close to God,
To give spiritual help and guidance
through worship,
To be part of a community of believers,
To provide Christian Education for
people of all ages,
To provide a place for fellowship,
To set an example for the community,
to continue the word that Christ gave
to his disciples,
To preach the gospel;
to be Disciples.
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Please Pray for
Cheryl Allen
Effie Beals
Edith Capestany
Jean Dorchester
Nydia Eliassen
Bill & Evie Golan
Joshua Hyden
The Kearney Family
Kay Little
Matilda Mayers
Joses Montumer
Mary Morin
Steve Mulrey
Ginny Murtagh
Almon Nisbett
Matthew Nolen
Marion Paton
George Prehatin
Olga Racca
Kathy Ricciuti
Eric Searles
Karen Searles
Sally Williams
“I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness,
but will have the light of life.”
-- John 8:12
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The
Sayings of Jesus
This
Month's Passage:
I
will not leave you desolate; I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the
world will see me no more, but you will see me; because I live, you will live
also. In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I
in you.
John 14:18-20
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To-do
list...
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Choir
practice Every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm; we need
more voices! Please join to make a joyful
noise to the Lord!
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Prayer
Circle:
Fridays 1:30- 2:30 pm;
For healing, wholeness, our
community and the world
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Board
of Trustees meet Wednesday, February 4th at 7pm
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Homeless
Shelter Meal:
Saturday,
February 21st
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Invest
Time In
Important Things
As we live from day to day, we are investing our time, energy and
talents in various things. Are they really important? As Christian
stewards, do we willingly volunteer some of
our time, resources and
talents to the work
of our church? Whatever we are doing had better be
important. It costs us a day of our lives.
Stewardship
Parish Publication
February 2004
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| 2 Felix Mayers
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Courtney DeLashmit |
| 3
Stanley
Murkland |
| 5 Bud Wahl
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| 10
Barbara Schleicher |
| 15
Pamela Bushey |
| 15
Tom Montgomery |
| 16
Benjamin Perry |
| 16
Dot Wahl
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| 18
Kim Kearney |
| 19
Kevin Halliday
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| 19
Brian Murtagh |
| 21
Rebecca Tkachuk |
| 28
TJ Ajayi-Obe
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| 11
Cindy & Tom Beals |
| 14 Allan & Marion
Burgess |
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15 Dorothy & Seth
Asare |
| 19 Howard & Glenda
Jones |
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