The Church Bell

144 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068Office: 973-226-5970

Worship: 11:00 am rosemethch@aol.com

www.roseland.umcchurches.orgRoseland United Methodist Church February/March 2014

Update - Mission Fund Closes in on $3 Million Mark in First 6 Months!Results for A Future with Hope Mission Fund Campaign continue to pour in.  As of the end of 2013, we have 82 churches reporting results from their campaigns and have reached a total of $2,975,302 in pledges and gifts. That’s 15% of our congregations participating for 25% of our goal. We are well on track to hit our $12 million goal!

Equally exciting is the number of people engaging in mission and small groups as a result of the campaign. Based on the campaign tally sheets received by the conference office so far: 

184 people participated in a mission project during the campaign in their church

439 people have been impacted by a mission project as a part of the campaign

161 people have worshipped in small groups

284 people have read 3 Simple Questions

GNJAC - Mission Fund Campaign, 1001 Wickapecko Dr, Ocean, NJ 07712 As pledges are received, please remember to use the Mission Fund Campaign Remittance

Form when submitting funds to the conference office.  This will assist us in applying your check correctly and expediting the funds to the intended mission. You can download the remittance form in Word or PDF format by clicking here:

Christ Chapel of Essex, Roseland United Methodist and Roseland Presbyterian

Church

Healing ServiceMarch 5 7:30 pm

At Roseland United Methodist Church

Imposition of ashes, followed by a healing service for those who would like to be prayed over

and anointed with oil.

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Recovery at a Glance With your support, A Future with Hope has been able to accomplish the following work as of January 10, 2014 reports:

23 homes complete 13 homes under construction  14 homes in queue 6,985 volunteers (relief and recovery) 12 host sites In December, we hosted construction

teams from Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

We continued to partner with Brethren Disaster Ministries and World Renew Disaster Response Services in our construction projects.

Hundreds of clergy and their families gathered together in Long Branch, NJ to boost the business for Sandy hit area for the 2014 Bishop’s Convocation, Jan 27-29.

God was moving in mighty ways throughout the three days.  Each day featured Spirit-filled worship, through-provoking plenary sessions and small group reflections on a variety of topics designed to inspire and encourage clergy to return home ready to grow more vital congregations. 

On the last day, Bishop John Schol expressed that in order to move forward, there’s a need for clergy to try something bold and innovative, “I want you to experiment, to come up with the

next new thing and I want to support you in that.” 

Before parting ways to head back out into the mission field, participants spent time in prayer for the Conference, its leaders and one another.  Exciting things are sure to come from the blessed time spent fellowshipping and learning from each other. 

Jersey Shore on the move Prayers at the convocation toward recovery

GNJ Scholarship Applications Now Available - Due March 31st

There are several scholarship opportunities for students through the Greater New Jersey Conference, including for those seekings careers in Christian Education, Nursing, or Christian Service.  There's even a scholarship specifically for children of United Methodist clergy. Deadline for ALL GNJ scholarships is March 31, 2014.  Materials must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2014.   To learn more and download a scholarship application, visitwww.gnjumc.org/scholarships.

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District Days of Learning

Join your District for a day of learning and leadership development.  Each district offers a unique day of workshops designed to give you tangible tools to use in ministry.  All are welcome!  Check with your District Office for details.

Gateway North: February 8th at 9am, Morrow Memorial UMC

The Gateway North District Day of Learning features workshops on topics ranging from understanding your role as a lay person to creating vital small groups. Several workshops on engaging youth in the church will also be offered. For more information and to register visit the Gateway North’s webpage.

Lent is the Christian observance of the liturgical year from Ash Wednesday, March 5 this year,  to  Holy Week, marking the Death and Resurrection of

Jesus, which recalls the events of the Passion of Christ on Good Friday, which then culminates in the celebration on Easter Sunday of the

Resurrection of Jesus Christ. As a form of penitence many of the faithful commit to fasting or to giving up certain types of luxury during Lent.(see page 1. Healing Service)

Roseland's Annual Christmas brunch was a success in the snow storm! Thank you to those who helped and for the wondrous donations.

Bob and Miriam visited us from South Carolina And stayed for a month to celebrate the

holidays with family and friends.

Ivy enjoyed to help painting the walls for

Manhattan Public School with her new class friends in Fordham University

FebruaryWednesday, 5th Nancy Cole

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Thursday, 6th Aaron Rodriguez (Sheri's)Sunday, 9th Parker LubnowThursday, 20th Arthur SchweinbergThursday, 20th Ted MayerThursday, 27th Casey ColeFebruary Baptism AnniversarySunday, 9th Nicholas Cole IsphordingThursday, 13th Parker Thomas Lubnow

MarchTuesday, 11th Carla CarterTuesday, 25th Zoey KleinMarch Baptism AnniversaryFriday, 14th Charlotte Mrie Husek

Scripture Reading: The message in the Sunday worship service is based on the following scripture verses in February. If you would like to read these selections ahead of time it would be helpful.

February/March Lectionary Readings

February 2nd Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Micah 6:1-8 Psalm 151 Corinthians 1:18-31 Matthew 5:1-12February 9th Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Isaiah 58:1-9a Psalm 112:1-101 Corinthians 2:1-12 Matthew 5:13-20February 16th Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 119:1-81 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37

February 23rd Seventh Sunday after EpiphanyLeviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Psalm 119:33-401 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 Matthew 5:38-48March 2nd Last Sunday after EpiphanyExodus 24:12-18 Psalm 992 Peter 1:16-21 Matthew 17:1-9March 9th First Sunday in LentGenesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Psalm 32Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11March 16th Second Sunday in LentGenesis 12:1-4a Psalm 121Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Matthew 17:1-9March 23rd Third Sunday in LentExodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42March 30th Fourth Sunday in Lent1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41

Calendar

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2(Sunday) 11:00am 4th Sunday after Epiphany 4(Tuesday) 7:00 am Morning Prayer in our Sanctuary 10:00am Bible Study9(Sunday) 11:00am 5th Sunday After Epiphany11(Tuesday) 7:00am Morning Prayer 10:00am Bible Study16(Sunday) 11:00am 6th Sunday after Epiphany18(Tuesday) 7:00 am Morning Prayer 10:00am Bible Study23(Sunday)11:00am 7th Sunday after Epiphany25(Tuesday) 7:00am Morning Prayer 10:00am Bible Study

Calendar2(Sunday) 11:00am Last Sunday after Epiphany Transfiguration Sunday4(Tuesday) 7:00 am Morning Prayer in our Sanctuary 10:00am Bible Study9(Sunday) 11:00am First Sunday in Lent11(Tuesday) 7:00am Morning Prayer

10:00am Bible Study16(Sunday) 11:00am Second Sunday in Lent18(Tuesday) 7:00 am Morning Prayer 10:00am Bible Study23(Sunday) 11:00am Third Sunday in Lent25(Tuesday) 7:00am Morning Prayer 10:00am Bible Study

Prayer Request Josephine, Nancy Alex & Family, Maria (heart failure), David Williams, Barbara, Brian, Jake, Jean Leith (Green Hill),

Sue and her family, Sister Mary Cabrini Bonnett, Rev. Rich Knox, Sister Carol Jaruszewski, Kim, Rev. Rebecca Migliore, Miyun, our children and grandchildren. Lois Meisinger, Mercier family, Carla Carter, Saint Joie Roselene, Susan, GNJAC and our district, Joan, Mitchell & Matthew(Cystic Fibrosis), Mary, Bess (Breast Cancer), Bob & Miriam Panullo, Debbie(back pain), Eric, Bill, Susan, Allison Bent (Breast Cancer), Deja Rodriguez, Anna & Ted Getek(grandparents of Rainbow children who live in Roseland), Nancy and Robert Klauss, Ivy in new graduate school

According to Scripture, what does the name5

Jesus mean?

A. “God is with us.”B. “Anointed One of God”C. “[The Lord] will save his people from

their sins.”D. “Son of the Most High God”

Answer: C (See Matthew 1:21.)

Holiday treats to the Rainbow children from RUMC.

Rainbow's Holiday Concert

A special visit from Santa Claus after the holiday concert.

Rainbow Staff TrainingTopic: Celiac disease

One of children’s mom gave the staff a nice informative training on Jan. 20. Celiac disease, also known as coeliac disease, is an autoimmune disorder that affects around 1 in 100 Americans. The disease is caused by gluten intolerance. Gliadin, a protein in wheat, causes the afflicted person’s immune system to attack its own bowel tissue. This causes villous atrophy, or the erosion of the nutrient absorbing villi that line the small intestine. Other grains, like barley and rye, have similarly shaped proteins which can cause the same reaction in sensitive individuals.Celiac disease can cause irreversible damage. The issue seems to be genetic in cause and can be passed down through generations. Testing for celiac disease is done through blood tests and endoscopy. It is important for the afflicted

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person to continue eating gluten while they are tested for celiac disease. When they remove gluten from their diet, their body starts to repair itself, giving a false negative for the tests.Celiac disease can cause a multitude of problems. The major ones come from malabsorption of nutrients. This can lead to osteoporosis, anemia, and stunted growth in children. Those who suffer from celiac disease are also  more likely to develop non-Hodgkin lymphoma when compared to the general population. The best way to protect yourself and minimize your risk is early diagnosis and strict diet.

Valentine's Day QuotationsLove is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. - AristotleBeing deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.- Lao TzuMy bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite. - William Shakespeare, Romeo and JulietHow do I love thee? Let me count the ways.- Elizabeth Barrett Browning

St. Patrick’s Day prayer

May those that love us, love usAnd those that don’t love usMay God turn their hearts;

And if He doesn’t turn their hearts.May He turn their ankles

So we’ll know them by theirlimping.

—via Bobbe Lyon Maitland, FL

Lenten prayer

Dear God,Give us this dayOur daily bread

And help us not to eatTomorrow’s bread

Today. —Marjorie Spalsbury

from her book, Gentle Hills

Roseland United Methodist Church

144 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 07068-1320

Church Staff Pastor: Rev. Hee Duk LeeRainbow CCC & Preschool Director: Mary CollitoAdmin. Assistant: Sheri SanchezMusic/Organist: Martha Kenny & Debra CourtrightBuilding Maintenance: Bill Gruning

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