Valentine’s Cookie Bake
The kids had a great time decorating cookies to give out as valentine’s gifts to our shut-ins and others we miss from church. They got to bring home (and eat!) a few too, as well as make cards. Many thanks to Melissa and all her helpers, and Bob for the photos! You can view more [...]
Valentine’s Cookie Decorating
Kids Valentine’s Cookie Decorating on Sunday,February 12 at 11am. Kids will decorate cookies and deliver them to someone they wish or one of the church shut-ins. This event is hosted by the Merrimacport United Methodist Chur ch at the Merrimac Senior Center, 100 East Main Street (across from Common Grounds). All are welcome !
Youth Group Retreat
The youth group spent the weekend in Maine for a retreat at Pastor Gwyneth’s camp, and had a wonderful time of learning and fun. There was even a bit of snow so the group went sledding and had a scavenger hunt in the snow! Many thanks to all the youth leaders on the weekend, the Beavers for [...]
Worshiping at the Senior Center
We’ve been worshiping at the Senior Center since mid-January. Many have commented how much they’ve appreciated the new space, fresh worship experience, nearby bathrooms, compfy seats, etc.! We hope to see you there sometime soon – 11am Sundays through February! You can view more pictures on the Senior Center Photo Album.
Operation Snowbird Begins Jan 15! Winter worship moving to the Senior Center
We love to sing the children’s hymn, “The church is not a building, the church is not a steeple, the church is not a resting place, the church is the people.” We are going to put this hymn to the test! We will be worshiping at the Merrimac Senior Center during the worst of the [...]
Join us for Covenant Renewal Service New Years Day
Join us at 11am for a covenant renewal service on New Years Day, a tradition that John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, would lead each year. All are welcome to renew their spiritual commitment for the New Year!
Join us Christmas Eve!
The following are planned here at the Merrimacport United Methodist Church, 39 High Street, Merrimac, MA. Please join us! Saturday, Dec 24, 4:00 p.m. Family Christmas Eve worship with music led by the youth band and cake to celebrate the birthday of Jesus. Saturday, Dec 24, 7:00 p.m. Candlelight Christmas Eve worship with readings and [...]
Caroling to Shut-Ins
The church went caroling at Haverhill Crossings nursing home as well as several shut-ins including Dot, Florence and Del. Then we returned for hot chocolate and cookies. We prayed with each of the shut-ins too. A very fun and meaningful time sharing some Christmas joy! To view more photos go to the Caroling Photo Album.
Youth Band Leading Worship
The youth band helped lead “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” in worship today. They will also be leading several carols on Christmas Eve at the family worship at 4pm. Don’t miss it! You can view some more pictures on the Youth Band Photo Album.
Family Advent Study
The family advent study has been meeting Thursday evenings for dinner, DVD by Adam Hamilton (The Journey) and Christmas craft. We also have fun singing a carol and acting out our prayer and Scripture. What’s been incredibly special is parents and children experiencing this study together. We made advent wreaths together (advent wreath photo album), [...]
Our Daily Bread
- An Ordinary Guy February 22, 2012 Anne Cetas
- Slacker? February 21, 2012 Cindy Hess Kasper
- The Remedy For Fear February 20, 2012 Joe Stowell
- A Word From The Lord February 19, 2012 David C. McCasland
- Invite Questions February 18, 2012 Julie Ackerman Link
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