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NEWSLETTER OF THE PORTSMOUTH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SEPTEMBER 2019

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STAFF Pastor

REV. MICHAEL PIKE

Music Director

& Organist

SHEILA SCHATTLE

Sexton

DAVE VENANCIO

Church Secretary MARYTERESA

HICKS

SEPTEMBER 2019

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR MIKE

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Saturday at 5:00 PM

Sunday at 10:00 AM

Fellowship follows in the

Parish House

Children’s Church School

during Sunday

worship service

PUMC

2732 EAST MAIN ROAD

PO Box 265

Portsmouth, RI 02871

Office: 401-683-4005

www.pumcri.org

Pastor: [email protected]

“Our God is Mighty To Save”

The prophet Zephaniah gave great encouragement to the people of

God following a period of suffering for their sins. Perhaps they

wondered if God was done with them. Hear these words of

encouragement today . . .

Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)

The LORD your God is with you,

the Mighty Warrior who saves.

He will take great delight in you;

In his love he will no longer rebuke you, but

He will rejoice over you with singing.

Our God is near to us and even “among us” every day. God does not

leave us or forsake us when we have failed. God is “Mighty To Save” -

more than able to deliver us from our fears, and our faults, and our

failures. If you have access to contemporary songs, check out the

popular praise song by Hillsongs composers Reuben Morgan and

Ben Fielding entitled “Mighty to Save” https://www.youtube.com/

watch?v=t5ghKwGEQRA

The lyrics are:

Everyone needs compassion; Love that's never failing . . . Let mercy

fall on me; Everyone needs forgiveness, the kindness of a Savior . . .

The hope of nations

Chorus: Savior; He can move the mountains

My God is mighty to save; He is mighty to save

Forever; Author of salvation

He rose and conquered the grave, Jesus conquered the grave

So take me as You find me; All my fears and failures

Fill my life again; I give my life to follow

Everything I believe in; Now I surrender . . . (Chorus)

Jesus saves - saves us from our sins and mistakes, our fears and

worries, our hopeless and helpless thoughts, our anxiety and our

depression. As we put our faith in Christ, we find relief from our

problems - knowing the Lord cares about what everything we are

going through !

This passage goes on to reassure us . . .

The Lord will take great delight in you

The Lord will act in love toward you, and not rebuke forever

The Lord will rejoice over us - with singing !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5ghKwGEQRA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5ghKwGEQRA


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Now there’s a great image for you . . . God will sing over us ! What a wonderful

concept !

Take heart and savor the awareness that . . . the God we believe in, the God we love

and serve, the God who created everything out of nothing . . . takes delight in being your

Lord and Savior. God will look at you with Love (and not primarily with rebuking

punishment).

God rejoices when He sees you . . . and begins singing with joy !

We are created in the image of God - so why should we be surprised that God loves to

sing ? Singing and music are two of God’s most enjoyable gifts. We sing when we are

happy, when we are sad, when we are thankful, and when we are struggling to believe

in the triumph of the good and the right. We express our feelings and our faith in “songs

and hymns and spiritual songs” - we sing and make music from our hearts unto the Lord

(Ephesians 5:19).

Be encouraged Today - that the Creator of the Universe sees you, and knows you, and

loves you unconditionally (regardless of your behavior, performance or success) - even

delights in knowing you. Be encouraged Today - that the Lord your God is Mighty and

well able to deliver you. Be encouraged Today - that Jesus cares and walks with you,

that God rejoices to know you and looks at you with everlasting compassion and grace.

Be encouraged Today - that God himself will sing over you in joyful rejoicing !

What will be YOUR response to that kind of love and mighty deliverance ?

In Service to the Master,


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PAGE ITEM

1 –2 -Message from Pastor Mike

3 Contents

The Basics PUMC Mission Statement

4 How to Reach Pastor Mike Staff Hours September Birthdays

5 Sheila’s Music Notes

PAGE ITEM

6 Announcements

7 Stewardship

8 Portsmouth Praises/ God’s Community Garden

9 Fall Festival

10 September Calendar

Portsmouth UMC

Mission Statement “Live our faith in ways that will bring people to Christ: by Worshiping God, Growing our faith, Reaching out, and Serving people in need, in order to build a community that continues

Christ’s earthly mission.”

Tell us your email address…

If you received the newsletter by U.S. mail and have an email address, please forward it to Maryteresa at the office:

[email protected]

Church Council Representatives

Church Council Chair John Meyer

Church Council Secretary

SPRC Allison Handren Pam Burns

Education Lori Bessette

Finance Dave Brock

History/Memorials Carol Hutchinson

Lay Leader/SPRC Dick Taylor

Missions Fred Dube

Nominations Pastor Mike

Public Relations Maryteresa Hicks

Treasurer Amy Woynar

Trustees Cliff Jeffries Jeannie Ingraham

Congregational Care Committee Bryn Weymouth

Worship Karen Meyer

Phone numbers available in the Church Office at

T H E B a s I c S


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HOW TO REACH PASTOR MIKE

1 FIRST call the church office at 401-683-4005

2 THEN . . . if I am not there, and that doesn’t work . . . please feel free to call my work cell number . . . or text me . . . at 401-787-4971 (We no longer have a home phone at the Parsonage)

3 NEXT please try emailing me at [email protected] if you need a written reply.

WHEN PASTOR MIKE IS NOT AVAILABLE ...

PASTOR’S DAY OFF Pastor Mike’s day off will be Mondays. Please call or email the office ([email protected]) if you need help.

PASTORAL CARE If you need pastoral care during these times, please call the office. Local pastors are available to visit while he is gone.

Staff Hours

Rev. Michael Pike: Office Hours - Pastor Mike

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11—1:00 pm

(also available other times by appointment)

Pastor’s Work cell # 401-787-4971

Email at [email protected]

Maryteresa Hicks

(Church Secretary) hours are:

Monday through Friday: 10am-2pm

Call the office at 683-4005

4 Gert Swann

7 Glenn Powers

Celeste Martley

11 John Farrea

13 Jessica Powers

17 Jean Heiser

Joyce Tavares

18 Morgan Grinnell

20 Judy Stickney

Rick Weida

Cheryl Martin

22 Greg Mathias

23 Carol Hutchinson

Nicole Adroved

24 Joan Faria

25 Chris Smith

26 Kathy Smith

Kyle Fauntleroy

27 Arlene Siderski

Matthew Pierce

Collin Davis

Tina Smith

29 Scott West


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“Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us.

He holds in his hands the depths of the earth and the highest mountains as

well. He made the sea; it belongs to him, the dry land, too, for it was formed

by his hands. Come, let’s worship the Lord!

Psalm 95: 1,4,5,6

Hopefully you have enjoyed the beauty of God’s creation this summer. He is constantly showing

us His love for us, whether it be in a beautiful sunset, a graceful butterfly, colorful flowers, or the

singing of a bird. Help us Lord to be aware of the beauty around us that YOU have created.

THANK YOU TO OUR SUMMER MUSIC PARTICIPATES: We had another wonderful summer of

music at PUMC thanks to our many volunteers.

You are all VERY much appreciated.

Handbells: Dee Nicholas, Vonnie Nordby, Pastor Mike Pike, Beth Brock, Jeannie Ingraham, and

Jan Rego, Director

Vocal Soloists: Mickey Pike, Marty Relyea, Marjorie Wilkey, Ken Joaquin, Cliff Jeffries

Instrumentalists: Flute: Kathy Shaw Guitar: Ken Joaquin, Pastor Mike Pike

Piano: LaRaine Weatherby, Jenny Mackechnie

Duets: Bob and Barbara Wheeler, Marty Relyea and Marjorie Wilkey, Ken Joaquin and Pastor

Mike Pike, Cliff Jeffries and Jennifer Mackechnie

THANK YOU TO BOB AND BARBARA WHEELER, AND DEANA AND JIM WILSON for being our

Clavinova Technicians while Sheila was on vacation. They did a great job and it was very much

appreciated by Sheila and the Congregation.

NEW CHOIR SEASON

Our new choir season will be starting with our first rehearsal on Wednesday, September 4th at

7:00pm in the Parlor. Our door is always open to new members. Come, give us a try. No auditions

are required, just your love for the Lord and for singing His praises. Youths, grades 7 and above,

are also invited to join us. Please see Sheila for information.

HANDBELL CHOIR

All those interested in playing Handbells please see Jan Rego for information. Rehearsals will

start on September 17th. Thank you Jan!

INSTRUMENTALISTS

If you play an instrument and would be willing to share your talent with us please let Sheila know.

You can contact the office at 683-4005 if you are interested in any music oportunities. Thank you.



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ANNOUNCEMENTS

MONTHLY MONDAY MORNING BRUNCH (first Monday of the month at 10:00) - There will be no Monday Morning Brunch in September. It will resume on Oct. 7th at Foodworks Restaurant, 2461 E. Main Rd, Portsmouth. PUMC COMMUNITY YARD SALE & BAKE TABLE— Thank you to all those who volunteered, donated items and baked goods making our event a success. Over $300 was raised for Mission Shares. PUMC CHOIR — Choir practice resumes on Wednesday, September 4 at 7pm in the parlor. The choir will meet every Wednesday at 7pm. New members are always welcome! No auditions required. See Sheila Schattle for more information.

HANDBELL CHOIR— weekly rehearsals, Tuesdays at 4:30pm beginning Sept. 17.

COMMUNITY MEAL—Thursday, Sept. 5 at St. Paul’s UMC, 12 Marlborough St., Newport. Sign up on the bulletin board to donate food or help out.

SUNDAY SCHOOL— Begins Sunday, Sept. 15 at 10:00am with “Rally Day”, the beginning of the Sunday School Year.

APPLE FESTIVAL Sunday, September 22! Bring your favorite apple recipe and let's celebrate Johnny Appleseed's birthday and the beginning of Fall with a special coffee hour. Sign up to bring an apple dish to share. PUMC WOMEN’S GROUP BREAKFAST— Sunday, September 29 at 8:30 am in the front Sunday School Room. The Women’s Group meets on the fourth Sunday of the month.

PUMC MEN’S GROUP— monthly meeting on Sunday, September 29 at 8:45—9:30 am in the Parish Hall. The Men’s Group meets on the fourth Sunday of the month.

SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT— featuring Ernie & Jason Couch on August 24 was well attended by church members and the public. Thank you to Diane Peckham and her crew for providing the refreshments and to the men who volunteered to unload and reload the sound equipment.


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STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN

Grow as Stewards through Faith, Love and Hope!

The theme for this year’s stewardship program beginning October 13, 2019 is titled “Grow as Stewards through Faith, Love and Hope!” In Paul’s letter to the people in Thessalonica, he wrote, “We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thessalonians 1:3). God graciously gives us faith, love, and hope – virtues essential for our lives as Christians and as God’s stewards. Each week during this three-week program, we will be focusing on one of the three virtuesof faith, love, and hope. In week one, we are reminded that it is through faith that we have access into God’s grace and a new relationship with him. Not only does faith justify us and give us peace with God (Romans 5:1), we are told by Paul in our theme verse that faith produces works. Faith leads to action. Through faith, we are empowered to fulfill God’s purposes. Our deeds as stewards are evidence of our faith. During the second week we will focus on the virtue of love. Love seeks the welfare of others “. . . since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us” (1 John 4:11-12). God’s love in Christ will compel us to do things that appear foolish to unbelievers. God’s love prompts us to give freely of our time, talents, and treasure to help others and extend His

kingdom.

The third and final week we will bring focus on the virtue of hope. Through the resurrection of Jesus, we, as believers, are given the victory over death and the assurance of our salvation. Filled with the hope of eternal life with Jesus, we “give [ourselves] fully to the work of the Lord, because [we] know that our labor in the Lord is not in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:58).

As your pastor, I pray that each of you will be in worship and in Bible study as we focus on the theme “Grow as Stewards through Faith, Love and Hope!” With thankfulness for you,


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PORTSMOUTH PRAISES

Praises and thanksgiving for Pastor Mike, Mary Kittredge, Avery Kittredge, Jan Oyer, Pam Burns, Jean Relyea, Fred and Christine Dube, Cliff Jeffries, Gar Weymouth, Dave Venancio, and Joe Barboza (Rose Barboza’s grandson) who all were instrumental in making our community yard sale on August 17 so successful. Praises to everyone who donated items to be sold, or baked goodies for the bake table at the community yard sale. Praises to Diane Peckham, for coordinating the refreshments for the gospel concert on Saturday, August 24th. A special thanks to all her helpers, too. Praises to Deana and Jim Wilson for "playing the clavinova" while Sheila was away on vaca-tion. ~Carol Hutchinson

GOD’S COMMUNITY GARDEN

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

MONDAY, TUESDAY and THURSDAY, 10 AM – 12 NOON to pick, weigh and pack vegetables and for general garden maintenance

“Farm Stands will continue through September. After that we will start getting the green houses ready for the winter crops, plus we start cleaning up the outside fields. We will harvest as much as we can and give it to the local food pantries. Thanks, Peggy” FARM STANDS: The farm stand at PUMC is open on Wednesdays , 10-11:30 am.


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PUMC FALL FESTIVAL

FALL FESTIVAL IS COMING SOON!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019 9 AM TO 2 PM AT PUMC

There are many ways in which you can support this year's festival. You can donate items, you can come on Friday night, October 18 at 5 PM to help set up, you can attend the festival, you can come to church at 2 PM on festival day to help clean up and set up for Saturday and Sunday services. We would appreciate your help and/or donations to: Attic Treasures, Homemade Crafts and Candy Table, Bake Table, Books, Jewelry, and Silent Auction. The PUMC Men’s Group is coordinating the Luncheon. Carol Hutchinson and Taffy Weymouth are coordinating the Bake Table. And Gar Weymouth is heading up the Silent Auction. DONATIONS may be brought to the church during office hours as listed in the bulletin or following worship service on October 13. (NO PLANTS PLEASE!) Please label your donations that are for the Silent Auction. Baked Goods may be brought in on Friday evening, October 18, or before 9am on Festival Saturday, October 19. PLAN NOW TO ATTEND THE FESTIVAL, BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND ENJOY A WONDERFUL LUNCH. For questions please contact Maryteresa in the Office at 401-683-4005 (10 am – 2 pm).


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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 10 am

Worship

Communion

2

7 pm Bible

Study

3

4 10-11:30 PUMC

Farm Stand

12:30-Bible

Study

Choir—7pm

5

**5pm PUMC

providing

Community

Meal @ St.

Paul’s UMC

6 7

5pm– Worship

Service

8 10 am

Worship

9 PNS begins

7 pm Bible

Study

7pm 1 Church

1Prayer

10

7:10 Finance

11 10-11:30 PUMC

Farm Stand

12:30-Bible

Study

Choir—7pm

12

13 14

5pm– Worship

Service

15

10 am

Worship

Sunday School

Rally Day

16

7 pm Bible

Study

17

4:30 Handbell

6:30 SPRC

18 10-11:30 PUMC

Farm Stand

12:30pm-Bible

Study

Choir—7pm

19 9:00 Cong.

Care

20

21

5pm– Worship

Service

Communion

22 10 am

Worship

Sunday School

Apple Festival

23

7 pm Bible

Study

24 4:30 Handbell

6:30 Church

Council

25 10-11:30 PUMC

Farm Stand

12:30-Bible

Study

Choir—7pm

26

27

28

5pm– Worship

Service

29 8:30 Women’s Group

8:45- Men’s Group

10:00 am Worship

Sunday School

30

7 pm Bible

Study

*Monthly Monday Morning Brunch – Cancelled for September

**Community Meal @ St. Paul’s UMC, 12 Marlborough St., Newport

PNS = Portsmouth Nursery School

1 Church 1 Prayer Event—9/9 at 7pm at EFC in Newport

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