A Stewardship Note What is stewardship?  How can I be a faithful steward of all that the Lord has blessed me with?  What are the "Special Sundays" of the United Methodist Church?  How can I participate in them?  How will my gifts help others?  These are just some of the questions you might have when it comes to giving.  Click on  http://www.umcgiving.org/News/archive/July05.htm for UM's "Giving Notes" articles and news on Stewardship.    Remember, God loves a cheerful giver!  God didn't give us what we have to hoard it on ourselves, it has been given so that we can share it with others.

The Bible "Other books were given for our information, the Bible was given for our transformation." --Anonymous "And be not conformed to this world; but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and accceptable and perfect will of God."  Romans 12:2

Calendar Events:

SERVE New England - This food co-op program which encourages "volunteerism."  First UMC is a host site for this program which takes place once a month.  For more information on this program, see our Mission Projects page.   Saturday, August 23rd from 8-9 a.m. is the next pickup for the food package and will also be registration for the following month's food package.

Thank You to all those who helped to make this summer Vacation Bible School a success.

Board of Education Meeting - Wednesday, August 20th at 7 p.m. in the Fireplace Room.

Mid-Week Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - Beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 17 there will be a prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. followed by a bible study at 7:30 p.m.  We will be studying the parables of Jesus.  What is their messages for us today?  All are invited to attend.
                        

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Happy Birthday to all of you who have birthdays this month and Happy Anniversary to all who are celebrating wedding anniversaries this month! Enjoy your special day!

UM Web sites to check out: www.umc.org  check out the UM's new look www.neumc.org  New England Conference of the UM Church of                            of which First UMC is clustered with other                            Boston south churches www.Ignitingministry.org www.worldmethodist.org  That all may know the good news of Jesus Christ and be saved!