Snippet from Disciple Bible Study

 The Spiritual Discipline of Service:

 Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.

Disciple bible study groups

Morning group meets Tuesdays at 10:00 am; evening group meets Thursdays at 7:30 pm.

Please remember our Shut-ins

†       Kay Little has settled into Whitney Place in Northborough

†       Cindy Hyden is house bound at 37 Phelps Street in Marlborough

 †    Effie Beals is doing very well at Shrewsbury Nursing Home.

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 20^th 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.

The “Little” Things

Next time your morning seems to be going wrong – the children are slow getting dressed, you can't seem to find the car keys, you hit every traffic light – don't get mad or frustrated; God is at work watching over you. Doubtful? Think about this:

 After Sept. 11th, one company invited the remaining members of other companies who had been decimated by the attack on the Twin Towers to share their available office space. At a morning meeting, the head of security told stories of why these people were alive...... and all the stories were just: The 'L I T T L E' things.

†       As you might know, the head of the company got in late that day because his son started kindergarten.

†       Another fellow was alive because it was his turn to bring donuts.

†       One woman was late because her alarm clock didn't go off in time.

†       One was late because of being stuck on the NJ Turnpike because of an auto accident.

†       One of them missed his bus.

†       One spilled food on her clothes and had to take time to change.

†       One's car wouldn't start.

†       One went back to answer the telephone.

†       One had a child that dawdled and didn't get ready as soon as he should have.

†       One couldn't get a taxi.

†       The one that struck me was the man who put on a new pair of shoes that morning, took the various means to get to work but before he got there, he developed a blister on his foot. He stopped at a drugstore to buy a Band-Aid. That is why he is alive today.

Now when I am stuck in traffic, miss an elevator, turn back to answer a ringing telephone – all the little things that annoy me – I think to myself, this is exactly where God wants me to be at this very moment.

May God continue to bless you with all those annoying little things and may you remember their possible purpose.

Graduate
Recognition 2004:
Sunday, May 23^rd

Our Church family will recognize the class of 2004 during the service. We would love to have all of them worship with us. Please submit the names of family members who are graduating this year to the church office, so that they may be listed and honored in the bulletin on this special day.

Monthly Bulletin Board

Church School:  Parents, please bring your children. The Bible says, "train a child in the right way, and when old, they will not depart from it." 

Choir Practice:
Every Tuesday at 7:00pm;
we need more voices! 
Please join to make a joyful noise to the Lord!

Disciple Bible Study Groups: Morning Group:
Tuesdays at 10:00am
Evening Group:
Thursdays at 7:30pm

Homeless Shelter Meal:
Saturday, May 15th 

Prayer Circle:   
Fridays  1:30-2:30pm
For healing, wholeness, our community and the world 

Fundraiser to help fight Cancer

Sophia Marie Donnarumma is a 3-year old girl battling neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer.  Her father works at Allstar Auto Sales in Marlborough.  A fundraiser is planned to aid with medical costs for her family and to aid in research for a cure for this disease.  This family fundraiser will be held on Sunday, May 16^th, from 1:00-4:00, at the Elks Club in Hudson.  There will be games and events for all ages, as well as door prizes and raffles.  Tickets are $10 for adults, and free for children.  To purchase tickets and/or make a donation, please contact Michelle at 508-624-8850.

Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.

Sincerely,

Choir Practice

 We are singing some awesome songs for Easter; please come and have fun.

Rummage sale:
Saturday, May 8^th  

Sponsored by the Board of Trustees to benefit the parking lot project. Please… we need you to sign up and help.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Anniversary!

The Sayings of Jesus
This Month’s Passage:

 For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. He who believes in him is not condemned; he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.

Altar Flowers

 Our administrative Assistant, Donna Driscoll, will handle altar flowers. Please call the church office 508-485-1980 to place your order for any Sunday.

Church property

 Please let the church office know when you borrow an item from the church premises. 

 Thank You.