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September 2012 Issue No. 045
Harvest Supper and Leap of Faith Concert
This fall, our annual Harvest Supper will be held in conjunction with our 3
rd annual Leap of Faith Concert!
Saturday, October 20th Dinner will be served from 4:30-6pm, and the concert will follow at 6:30pm.
TWO GREAT ACTIVITIES IN ONE EVENING!
There are many opportunities for fellowship and service during these events. If you would be able to help with the dinner, please contact Carol Robbins at 370-9210. If you would like to participate
in our Leap of Faith Concert, please contact Karen Stearns at 644-5729 or at [email protected].
Seekers has scheduled the following meetings for September: Thursday, September 13 at 1pm and Thursday, September 20 at 1 pm. Everyone is welcome to join us for fellowship and interesting bible study.
-Ray Clark and Phyllis King
Adult Sunday Morning Bible Study will begin on Septem-ber 16th, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
P.S. Don't forget to come on to church on September 9th for our Rally Day All-Church Barbecue. Sign up
on the bulletin board and bring a dish to share. (See Sunday School article for more information.)
Perhaps you don’t have the same problem I have. I have too many names! I know that sounds strange but
when you have a name like “Henrietta” it’s likely you will, like me, adopt a nickname. The story behind my
name and my nickname is a rather interesting one. In my family, it’s a story repeated far too often, but, then
again, I love to tell it. I’ll shorten it though. My dad wanted to name me after his mother, my Mama. My
mother didn’t like the name and fell apart when she heard the decision about the child to whom she had just
given birth, which of course was me so, my mother’s mother, Gram said to her, “Let’s call her “Ricki”.
Well, that was part of it but not all. Sometimes it’s best not to pass on the stories but then again,
through the stories of our past, we live into our present and envision our future. Well, here we are - another
church year and ahead of us will be new stories to share, which very likely will be formative to the next gen-
eration of church members. I sometimes wonder if we set our sights too low. Perhaps we should be embrac-
ing some radical newness that will both ignite us for new ministry and terrify our sense of stability and status
quo. I’m game; are you? What a wonderful story our intrepid steps forward might be to those who have yet
to know and love this church community in the future. We have some very good precedents to follow. Like
these:
There have been three church structures built to accommodate the needs of our changing Church
Community, beginning in the year 1847. The fourth, our Grove Street location became the site of
the present building in 1959.
The Rockville United Methodist Church has been active in mission since its inception. Over the
years RUMC has supported a clothing drive, a Native American student, held a mission festival,
various disaster relief efforts, the Good Friday Walk, made the building available to the Red Cross
for blood drives, various support groups like Families Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous and
sends teams to help prepare food at the local soup kitchen, collects for Habitat for Humanity, Heifer
Project International and Church World Service. In addition, we have an ongoing relationship with
the Nicaragua Covenant and with Dr. Belinda Forbes, a missionary from this Annual Conference.
This barely touches on all the ways we reach out and help.
Our Church School continues to be a main focus and though over the years we have been up and
down with our Youth ministry, we do find ways to invite all ages, including youth to participate in
the life of the church.
We have some good stories to share about where we’ve been and some exciting possibilities as to where
we may go in the future. The one clear message, which comes from our history, is that change produces en-
ergy and new opportunity. Those who came before us weren’t afraid to step out in faith and take up new
ministries if it meant Christ’s message of justice and love could be spread. We can take our cue from those
intrepid Methodists in our past and commit to a future of radical newness. It might be a bit scary but nothing
worth doing is ever done without shaking things up a bit. I invite you, in this new church year, to find a place
to serve, to join a Bible or study class, to search out ways to share your gifts. If you need an idea, come ask;
I’d be happy to help you in your search.
Gratefully,
Pastor Ricki
RUMC SUNDAY SCHOOL
Rally Day – Church School Begins!
When: Sunday, September 9th
What Time: 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
What to Bring: A completed Enrollment Form
What to wear: Dress casually – we have our annual All Church Barbecue with lots of
good food and games for the kids.
P.S. Hot Dogs and Burgers, drinks provided; But, you can help! Bring a
dish to share! (Salads and desserts)
Where to Sign Up: Don’t forget to sign up on the sheet provided on the bulletin board just
outside the sanctuary.
Who to call with questions:
Call the office at 860-875-6562 or email us at
New Staff Position: Director of Christian Education/Youth Ministries
This is a part time Christian Education Position with emphasis on Children's ministries.
Approx. 10 hours a week – salary range between $12.00- 16.00/ per hour (based on experience).
Duties include - Supervising Sunday morning Church school ministries and facilitating a Youth Ministry
Additionally, the position would include directing a summer week of Vacation Bible School cooperatively
with 2 area churches.
We are seeking a committed Christian. Our hope is an immediate start upon hire. A Criminal Background
Check is required.
Inquiries and resumes may be sent to:
Rockville United Methodist Church, 142 Grove Street, Rockville, CT 06066 or they can be sent via email:
[email protected]. They may also be faxed to 860-871-9977
“Grow, Proclaim, Serve”
To make a change to this
prayer list, please contact the
church office at
875-6562 or
Our Church Family Charlie & Lucy Maupin Betty Hanson-with sister Althea Madigan Eleanor Schreiber Barbara Tourtelotte-home Barbara Milanese Ruth Bell-home Esther Harris-Rockville Hosp
Staci Rizner-daughter of Tami Rizner Bill Summers-Shirley Edward’s nephew Billy McLellan—Eleanor Schreiber’s son Dorothy Sunderland Vita Aiello-Ricki’s mother
Bereavements Family of Betty Priddy (died July 7)
Special Needs Ellen Hendrick-friend of G. Hickton Pam-health concerns-S. Bird’s friend Darlene Snyder-health concerns- cousin of the Sunderlands Charles Latkofsky– health issues- June’s son BettyAnn Oppelt-G. Hickton’s sister Bernard L. Chappell Jr.-healing from stroke-nephew of P. King Betty Schooley-health issues-Kathie Kentfield’s mom Judy Doucette-lung cancer-sister-in- law of G. Hickton John Walker-liver cancer-relative of the Furnas’ Jack Weldon-health issues- friend of the Cheverieas Pat Jaynes-CA treatment-friend of the Klingmans
Alice Campbell September 3
Sylvia Lanz-Matthews September 4
Janet McKercher September 6
Andrew Velasquez September 6
Nicolas Velasquez September 6
Allison Corne September 10
Caleb McPeck September 10
Rose Goldich September 12
Matt Stearns September 22
Sharon Robbins September 24
Joy Pikor September 25
Jacob Gerow September 26
Phyllis King September 29
Those in nursing homes, Assisted Living and with limited mobility Margaret Parker– Welles Village Pat Brandt—home Merrilee Thomas—home June Latkofsky-home Peter & Janet McKercher—home Rose Rowe-home Jerrie Kirby—home Janet Baldwin-home
Those in Service
Pastor Lorena & El Jabillo, our sister church in Nicaragua Wayne Badstuebner Jr.-Navy
If you would like a candle
lit for a prayer concern,
please contact Lucy Maupin at 860-268-4985.
Thank you.
Mark Your Calendars
Charge Conference
Wednesday, October 3
SPRC-6:00 pm
Church Council-7:00 pm
Harvest Supper/Music Concert
Saturday, October 20
Supper begins at 4:30 pm
Concert begins at 6:30 pm
Church Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, November 17, 9am-2pm
September Worship Attendants
Greeters September 2 Ray Clark September 9 Helen & Enos Stambo September 16 Lin Arzt September 23 Jane Thomas & Bob White September 30 Sandy Bogan & Jerrie Kirby Liturgists
September 2 Joy Pikor September 9 Ernie Pearson September 16 Bob Bernier September 23 George Klingman September 30 Geoff Gerow Children’s Message
September 2 Pete Schilling September 9 Pastor Ricki September 16 Ian Corne September 23 Pastor Ricki September 30 Don Corne Fellowship Time/Coffee Hour
September 2 Gerow September 9 Rally Day Picnic September 16 Available September 23 Available September 30 Ross Altar Flowers
September 2 Sandie Halm September 9 Available September 16 Ward September 23 Phyllis King September 30 Phyllis King
September 2 Song of Solomon 2:8-13
Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9 (UMH)
James 1:17-27
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
September 9
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23
Psalm 125 (UMH)
James 2:1-10 (11-13), 14-17
Mark 7:24-37
September 16 Proverbs 1:20-33
Psalm 19 (UMH)
James 3:1-12
Mark 8:27-38
September 23
Proverbs 31:10-31
Psalm 1 (UMH)
James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
Mark 9:30-37
September 30
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22
Psalm 124 (UMH) James 5:13-20
Mark 9:38-50
A total of 259 items were donated to the Tri-Town Pantry since the July/August Newslet-
ter was published. The "Greatest Needed Foods” for the month of September are: pea-
nut butter, jelly, cereal, and canned fruit. -Sue Bird
Children’s Bells will begin rehearsal on Sunday, September 23 right af-ter Children’s Message. All children ages 4-14 are welcome to attend.
We meet in the Music Room. We will be preparing to play at the Mu-sic Concert on October 20th. -Norine Veal
To My Friends of RUMC:
My thanks go out to you for all the many acts of kindnesses shown me during my re-
cent upset.
It is wonderful to be connected with such a
caring church.
God Bless You,
Ruth F. Bell
History Spot: “Blood Donors”
by: David White
Support for the war effort in Europe during the early 1940s was noted in a 1943 news item about six women from our church’s Woman’s Society
who traveled to Hartford to donate a pint of blood each at the Red Cross. “They report that the experience was nothing to be afraid of,” added the news article, “and all of them signed up for a second donation” when the Red Cross planned to hold a
Blood Bank in Rockville in two months. It was stressed that it took four donations to meet the needs of a soldier on the battlefront.
Quote of the Month
“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the
time to understand more, so that
we may fear less.”
-Marie Curie
Jitters Café
Will resume on Septem-
ber 9th. Coffee and
baked goods are available
to anyone who wishes to
relax and enjoy them from 9:30-
10:30 am in Fellowship Hall.
Attention all singers!! In October, we will be having our 3rd annual Leap of Faith
Concert. We plan to have a full program of music which will include pieces on the whole
spectrum – traditional to contemporary. We will be starting rehearsals for the concert on
August 30th. I invite any of you who like to sing to join us! This is not a year-long commit-
ment to singing with the choir, but rather 8 weeks of rehearsal and fellowship to get
ready for the October 20th concert. We will hold practices every Thursday starting the
30th, from 7:00 – about 8:30 in the music room. We are fortunate again this year to have the assistance of
our guest director, Jereme Martineau, working with Karen to bring out the best in the concert choir. This is a
great opportunity to be part of a welcoming group of singers, if only for a short time – bring your friends; we
would be happy to see friends from work, other churches, etc. The fuller the choir, the better!
Please see Karen Stearns with any questions, or email her at [email protected] If possible, please let
us know about anyone you “recruit”, so that we can be prepared with music selections.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT-worth it? In my opinion, YES!! Do we have people rushing to join our worship service? No, not really, but we are letting people in town and in the community know that we are proud to be Christians and are ready and willing to spread the Christian message to everyone. Is this in accordance with our mission statement? You decide. Do we want to be in-cluded in community programs? You decide this too. I say yes. As an aside, I want to thank everyone who volunteered for all the hard work they did to make National Night Out a success. -Phyllis King
We are actively looking for a person to head up our Mission and Outreach
Committee. This Committee is a vital ministry designed to help us live out
our Mission Statement – “Rockville United Methodist Church is a peo-
ple seeking to be faithful to God; by reaching out to all, inviting
each to a relationship with God, nurturing each in the love of Jesus
Christ and sending everyone back into the world to minister in God’s
name.” If you have the gift of leadership and the commitment to serve,
please let Pastor Ricki know of your interest. Thanks…
The Nicaragua Covenant is looking for items to auction off at its An-nual Auction to be held on October 13th. The location is in Weston UMC, Weston MA. More information will be forthcoming as it is made available. Also check out our Mission Bulletin Board in the Fel-lowship Hall for more opportunities to get involved.
OUR NEW BISHOP
Sudarshana Devadhar was born into a family of clergypersons and has been a follower of God all of his life. The name “Devadhar” means “follower of God.” Suda, as he is called, began his pastorate as a deacon at the Church of South India, Mercara Coorg,
India. He holds a B.Com. degree from Vijaya College, University of Mysore, Mulki, In-dia; a B.D., degree from United Theological College, Bangalore, India; a M.Th. degree from Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University; and an M.Phil. and a Ph.D. from Drew University.
Before 2004, Suda served for eight years as the district superintendent for the Ontario District of the North Central New York Annual Conference. During his tenure as dis-trict superintendent, he was known for those men and women he brought to Central New York to share their theology, their visions, and their lives. The diversity of the
views they shared brought richness in many areas into the lives of the clergy and laity he called friends. Sudarshana Devadhar was elected to the episcopacy at the Northeastern Jurisdictional
Conference in July, 2004. He began his assignment as the leader of the New Jersey Episcopal Area on September 1, 2004. “I envision a Church of the Pentecost in which the Holy Spirit is igniting, gifting and empowering God’s children of all ages, back-grounds, colors and personalities to glorify their Creator as passionate witnesses for
Jesus Christ,” said Bishop Devadhar. “Such a church does not merely serve the poor, the left out, the different, but welcomes them warmly into its hearts, homes, and wor-ship.” Bishop Devadhar enjoys spending time with his family. His wife, Prema, is his partner
in ministry and they are blessed with an adult daughter, Trina. Bishop Devadhar also enjoys reading and listening to devotional music. His key philosophies in life are to love everyone, every human being who is a child of God, enjoy God’s creation, and make
use of it responsibly.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
The Holiday Bazaar is quickly approaching. SAVE THE DATE, Saturday, November 17th from 9 am
until 2 pm. The bazaar has a long standing history in our church, and is an event that provides some-thing for everyone. People are needed to make, do-nate and sell items, help set-up and dismantle booths, and assist in the kitchen with the luncheon. (I'm very happy to report that we already have a luncheon chair, Janice Klingman). We hope that you will join in the spirit of this event and volunteer your time and talents to help make this year's bazaar a success. Once again, I
look forward to an awesome, fun-filled bazaar with your help. Watch for sign up sheets to be posted on the bulletin boards for the luncheon and food items needed. Any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact Candy Sunderland, 860-463-5430.
If you like reading and are interested in joining a short term book discussion group…………………………………………...………………. "One Simple Act.......Discovering the Power of Generosity" is a book written by popular author, Debbie Macomber. I will be looking to meet to discuss the book the last week of September (Sept. 24-28), We can pick a
date to get together and work out the details of just how, where and when. Just give me a call, 860 872-3122 or email [email protected] and let me know that you are in-terested before September 4th. Open to men and women--no age limits. I will begin lead-ing and hope that we can take turns leading a section. Peace, Judie Culy
NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY
We are long overdue for a new directory! Lifetouch will be taking our photos on
Thursday, November 1, Friday, November 2, and Saturday, November 3. Ap-pointments to have your photo taken can be scheduled on our website under the
dropdown menu PHOTOS, or after church on the following dates: September 23,
September 30 and October 7th. Please call the church office with any questions.
Rockville United Methodist Church
Regular Hours Begin September 9
Adult Study 9:15 am (begins Sept. 16th)
Sunday School 9:30 am Worship Service 10:45 am
Office Hours 9am-2pm Tuesday-Friday
Coffee & Fellowship follow the worship service
Nursery Care is available for children 4 and under.
Our Mission Statement Rockville United Methodist Church is a people seeking to be faithful to God; by reaching out to all, inviting each to a relationship with God, nurturing each in the love of Jesus Christ and
sending everyone back into the world to minister in God’s name.
Rev. Dr. Henrietta “Ricki” Aiello, Pastor
Karen Stearns, Music Director
Bridget Joy, Office Manager
Roger LaChance, Church Custodian
Rev. Stan Culy (Retired)
Dr. Belinda Forbes, Missionary to Nicaragua
Phone: 860-875-6562 Fax/Phone: 860-871-9977
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.rockumchurch.com
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