Prodigal Parable Sermon Series
The last two weeks we have heard different aspects of the Parable of the Prodigal (Wayward) Son, and have been reflecting on this story through the famous painting by Rembrandt. On May 6 we focused on the younger son, and our own tendancy to leave the home of our loving Father God searching for love [...]
Join us for a Blessing of Pets June 2
All are welcome from the church and community to bring your pets for our Blessing of the Pets on June 2 at 10:00 a.m. held at Carey Park, 111 River Road, Merrimac, MA (near the corner of Broad Street and River Road). In case of rain the event will be held at the church which is just up the [...]
Strawberry Fair June 16
The church annual Strawberry Fair will be held Saturday, June 16 at the church, 3-6pm. Please invite your friends! There are lots of ways to be involved, from donating plants from your garden to preparing strawberries or directing people where to park or overseeing a table. You can sign up this year online. The password is John316 [...]
Join us for Youth Group May 20
Join us for youth group this Sunday, May 20 at 5pm! We’ll be heading to Salisbury Reservation to play at the beach, and will be saying goodbye to the Beavers as they will be moving soon. We hope you all can join us!
Record Birthday Pennies
It’s just a few pennies, quarters, and dollars each week (and an occasional $20!) but these add up each week as we make our small offerings in celebration of the birthdays and anniversaries of our friends and family members. After Easter Sunday we count the year’s funds and make a donation to Heifer International with [...]
Plant Donations Anyone?
At the Strawberry Fair, we will be offering plants and plant related items, i.e. pots, flower boxes, hangers, etc. – new or gently used. We would love donations of divided plantings from your yards as well as any plant related items. Please drop off at the church Thursday or Friday, June 15 or 16. Thank [...]
A Special Mothers Day
This mother’s day during worship we lit candles in memory or honor of a special woman in our lives – for some it was their mom or other relative, for others a Sunday School teacher or other special person. You can view more pictures on the Mother’s Day Photo Album. In addition to candlelighting, the [...]
30 Hour Famine 2012
The youth participated in the 30 hour famine May 5-6. While going without food themselves for 30 hours, they served at the Merrimac Senior Food Pantry, made pillows for Emmaus House, baked cookies for kids at Emmaus House, made CSB (Corn Soy Blend) for those who wanted to experience third world food donations rather than [...]
Join us For Mother’s Day
Did you know that mother’s day was begun within the Methodist (then called the Methodist Episcopal) Church? You can read about it in Wikipedia. The Merrimacport United Methodist Church will likewise be celebrating Mother’s Day this Sunday, which will include an opportunity to light a candle in memory or honor of a special woman in [...]
30 Hour Famine Fundraiser
Tonight’s supper was a fundraiser kickoff for the 30-hour famine which will be held next weekend. The youth raised over $300 propfit! They will be fasting next weekend beginning Saturday morning, spend all day doing famine events including mission work, sleep outside in cardboard boxes Saturday night, and then break fast during Holy Communion on [...]
Our Daily Bread
- A Sense Of History May 19, 2012 Bill Crowder
- Not What I Planned May 18, 2012 Anne Cetas
- A Place For You May 17, 2012 David C. McCasland
- Courageous Conversation May 16, 2012 Marvin Williams
- Seeing Near And Far May 15, 2012 Julie Ackerman Link
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