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Senior Corner
Please keep in touch with our shut-ins. These people would love a visit or a letter in the mail!!!!! Teresa DeLaRosa Patty Scarrell Hank & Rochelle Doody Keystone Nursing Home 38 Prospect St Broadview Nursing Home 44 Keystone Drive Winchendon MA 01475 547 Central St Leominster, MA 01453 Winchendon MA 01475 Mary Haskins Elmina Lawrence Dakota Wood Golden Living Center 7214 Blair Dr 241 Towne Crier Rd 1199 John Fitch Highway Orlando FL 32818 Lynchburg VA 24502 Fitchburg, MA 01420 March March Happy Birthday Happy Anniversary Joshua Duval 1st Am I missing anyone??? Pat Neville 8th Rose Hardy 9th Katherine Landanno 12th Katrina Fleming 13th Heather Nasiatka 13th Joshua Nasiatka 19th Peggy Snyder 21st Jim Whitaker 24th Colette Kotoch 26th Bonnie Thayer 28th Marge Major 29th Lauren Luhtjarv 31st
DAILY DEVOTIONAL I trust Spirit to guide me one step at a time.
Hiking can be a great adventure. Above the multicolored canopy of trees, sunshine warms the morning air. With each step, my feet and the earth meet. I may only pass this
way once, so I cherish every moment. In some spots the path is smooth and level; in pthers, rocky and steep. On returning home, I rejoice in all I have seen and experienced. My spiritual journey is also an adventure. Sometimes all falls into place easliy. At pther
times, challenges and obstacles arise. I welcome each experience, and I cherish my awareness of Spirit’s abiding presence. Through prayer, I tap into the wisdom of Spirit.
Divine light illumines my way. Step by step, I trust in Spirit to guide me home. I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go. Psalm 32:8
Welcome to the United Parish of Winchendon
How wonderful i t is to have you here worshiping with us today. If this is your
first visit to the United Parish or you have been one of our faithful for many years we would l ike to take a minute to say “Thank You” . Where one or two gather to worship;
the Lord is here l istening and watching over us all . If you have any questions or needs , one of the ushers wil l gladly help you. Now please sit back, enjoy the music and hear the words of Jesus , bringing peace , faith
and love to all . H
If this is your first time attending the United Parish we would love to acknowledge your visit. Please fill out our visitor’s card, which can be found in our pew cardholder and put it in the offertory plate. Enjoy your visit and
we hope you come and see us again.
If you would like to have flowers on the altar in honor or in memory of a loved one, please feel free to bring your own arrangement in
and tell Cheri ahead of time to put in the bulletin. If you would prefer, you can give her money in advance and she would be happy to get you an
arrangement. Thank you!
Are you interested in renting a week for lighting in memory or in honor of a loved one? There are many spots left to fill! Our stained glass windows are available as well, which are Jesus as a child, Jesus as an adult or the small
cross-‐stained window in front of the church. It is $5.00 a week and if you are interested please see Cheri in the office or call 978-‐297-‐0616. Thank You! J
Prayer Request There are prayer cards in the pew
cardholder. This can be filled out and handed to one of the ushers or placed
in the offering plate.
March 31st Pastoral Prayers Brandon, a young man diagnosed with a lymphoma and needs our prayers for strength and healing. Bridget Marinelli- needs our prayers for a healing touch. Sean, Meghan Thayer’s friend; his father passed away. Please pray for his family.
God’s Watch fu lness Over Mi l i ta ry Fami l ies : Our Veteran ’s A i r Force Army Navy Mar ines Chuck Schrawder- USMC Kiel Boutelle Augustin Boutelle Nik Stacy Ryan Hebert Adam LeBlanc- USMC Kayla Rice Matt LaPierre Joseph Walker Christopher Phelps Carl Price- USMC Cory Rice Everett Tenney Katelyn Skinner Mike Hildreth Wes Boutelle- USMC Jacob Meagher Sarah Sprengler Kyle Skinner Sean Sutton Richard Ames-USAF Max Robichaud Ryne Ameden Beth Bernstein- USAF Juliana Thayer Madisen Wood Richard Bilingslea-USAF
Dakota Contois-Army NG Larry Wood- USAF Nicholas Rice-Army NG Richard Ames-USAF
First Responders Alex Cadete – National Guard Heather Moomaw- US Army Robert Lemmer- US Army
Robert Duval- US Army Patrick Conway- US Army Marvin Bernstein- US Army Joseph Clifford- US Army John Thayer- US Army Richard Gordon- US Army
Harry Pierson-USCG
April 2019 Sunday
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
31 Membership Greeters: Adam & Jennie LeBlanc Ushers: Rob Duval & Katrina Fleming Co-‐leader: Pat Neville
1 2 Lions Scout Meeting 6:30pm
3 Lenten Bible Study 6pm
4 Cub Scouts 6:30pm
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6 Scouts Prep
7 Communion Breakfast 7am Greeters: Mark & Cindy Landanno Ushers: Al & Cheryl Becotte Co-‐leader: Martha Dienst
8 Deacon Meeting 6:30pm
9 Lions Scout Meeting 6:30pm Parish Council 6:30pm
10 Lenten Bible Study 6pm
11 Cub Scouts 6:30pm
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14 Palm Sunday Coffee Hour Greeters: John & Bonnie Thayer Ushers: Dolly Boutelle & Dan McLean Co-‐leader: Dan Baxter
15 Scout Leaders Meeting
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17 Lenten Bible Study 6pm Choir 7pm
18 Maundy Thurs. No Service
19 Good Friday Service 7pm Youth Group Lock-‐in >>>>>
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21 Easter Sunrise Serv. Old Center 6am Easter Egg Hunt Greeters: Mark & Denise Price Ushers: Jim & Paula Whitaker Co-‐leader: Deb Scortico
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23 Lions Scouts Meeting 6:30pm
24 Hour of Prayer 6pm
25 Cub Scouts 6:30pm
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27 Ladies Fellowship May Baskets 9-‐12pm
28 CE Meeting Greeters: Cathy Comer & Dolly Boutelle Ushers: Wayne & Jane Crespo Co-‐leader: Alex Luhtjarv
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30 Lions Scout Meeting 6:30pm
May 1 Hour of Prayer 6pm Choir 7pm
2 Cub Scouts 6:30pm
3 4 Ladies Fellowship Botanical Gardens
Please cont inue to pr ay fo r the pet i t ions of our church fam i ly I n God’s Sympa thy: Mayne Fam i ly , for the loss of Glenwood, give them comfort and peace. McKean Fami ly , for the loss of John, Jerry’s brother. Please pray for comfort and peace. Russel l Major , who passed away last week. Please Pray for comfort and peace for the Major and Lamb family. P rayers fo r God ’s Comfort , S tr ength & Sp ir i tua l Heal ing: Sk ip Pa rks, he had a heart attack and is in need of our prayers. M ike Enr igh t, he has been diagnosed with cancer and is need of our prayers. Robena , she has had extensive surgery for breast cancer, please pray for healing so she can receive cancer treatments. J im Conway, he had a heart attack. Please pray for his recovery, for a healing touch from the Lord and comfort for the family. Tr ish , Pat N. cousin, has been diagnosed with cancer and is need of our prayers. Mat t i Casavant, please pray for his comfort and strength while he is recovering. Ga ry Scruggs, he is going through chemo treatments and needs prayers for strength and healing. Ha rr i et Aye rs , prayers for strength and comfort and for her family as well. Wendy, a woman in her 40’s with teenage children and was just diagnosed with a brain tumor. Pat ty Scarre l l , her cancer has returned, please pray for healing and comfort. Ha rr i et Aye rs , pray for her continued health. P ray for God’s ca re f or those unable to jo i n us : Teresa De LaRosa, Patty Scarrell, Hank & Rochelle Doody.
United Parish Events There still might be snow on the ground, but there is spring in the
air at the United Parish. With the excitement of spring comes the Spirit of new beginnings and watching things grow. We can help the church grow with simple signs of giving, like the Spring Giving Tree you will see in the Narthex. The Stewardship Committee has decorated the tree with Easter Eggs
and on the back are simple items you can donate to the church; helping to grow our day-to-day supplies. We thank you for these simple acts of giving and hope you also have a bright and beautiful Spring. Please bring your donations back for April 7th next week! God Bless, The Stewardship Committee If you or anyone you know would like to walk and join a team for the Relay for Life on June 7, 2019, now is the time! Join Amber’s team, Holy Walkamolies. There is a $10 registration fee and each member of the team is asked to try and raise $100, but your registration fee goes toward that $100! See Amber to if you would like to join or email her at [email protected] for her to send you the link to register or make a donation! Thank you! The Youth Group is looking for candy to fill eggs for Easter Sunday. The Easter Bunny has enough eggs, but not candy; please give your candy to Jennie LeBlanc. † April 7th Finance Committee Meeting following service † April 7th Boy Scouts Breakfast 7-9:30am; $7 Adults, $4 Kids (10and under) and $20 for a family of 4. † April 14th Palm Sunday and Coffee Hour; Hosted by the Stewardship Committee † April 19th Good Friday Cantata United Parish Service 7pm † April 21st Old Center Easter Sunrise Service 6am † April 21st Easter Cantata United Parish Service 10am Followed by Children’s Easter Egg Hunt † April 27th Ladies Fellowship May Basket making 9am-12pm † April 28th Christian Ed. Meeting following service The Steeple Lighting for the month of March is in remembrance of Rebecca Baxter; given by the Baxter Family.
Spring is around the corner, the days are getting longer and the birds are singing their songs of joy. The choir is practicing for the Good Friday and Easter Service and now is time to place your Easter Flower order. Easter Lily: the beautiful, symbolic flower for the return of spring and the trumpet shaped bud calling all to sing, “Alleluia, our Savior, Jesus Christ, has risen” Please choose the colors you want and how many of that color! Easter Lily Order Form: Quantity:________@$12.00Total$___________ In Memory/Honor Of:_____________________________________________ Given By:____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Easter Daffodil Order Form: White____________ Yellow_____________@ $10.00 Total $__________ In Memory/Honor Of:______________________________________________ Given By:____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Easter Hyacinth Order Form: White:______ Blue:_______ Purple:______ Light Pink:______ Dark Pink:______ @ $10.00 Total $___________ In Memory/Honor Of:_____________________________________________ Given By: ___________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Easter Tulip Order Form: Pink:______ Purple:______ Yellow:______ Orange:______ Red:______ Bicolor:______ @$10.00 Total$____________ In Memory/Honor Of:______________________________________________ Given By:____________________________________________________________ Please put the form and $ on Cheri’s desk in the office! Please make checks out to the United Parish and in memo put Easter flowers and please do not put in the offering plate!
Service of Membership March 31, 2019 United Parish
Presentation of this year’s candidates for membership: Richard & Doreen Ames, Forest & Rachel McPherson, Jason & Katherine Lunn, Dan McLean, Donna Whittier, Jean White, Priscilla Nelson & Heather Moomaw. Today is a special day for these believers. They are here to declare their faith in Jesus Christ and express their desire to commit themselves to a strong spiritual life through this community of Faith at the United Parish. They each have completed the course of study; have met with and approved by the Deacons to become members of the Untied Parish. The Introduction of the Candidates Questions to confirm their faith:
1. Do you believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Christ, the Redeemer?
2. Do you believe the Bible is God’s revealed truth? 3. Do you confess and confirm your faith and belief in the
Savior, the work of his Church and the fellowship of the believer?
4. Will you contribute to the work of God in time, talent and finances?
5. Will you endeavor to lead a life pleasing to God in faith and conduct?
Let us now confirm our faith together. * The Congregation stands and joins in with the candidates.
The Membership Covenant
Pastor: Do you believe in God the Father? People: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Pastor: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? People: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Pastor: Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? People: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
*The Congregation is seated Pastor: Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? People: I will, with God's help. Pastor: Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? People: I will, with God's help. Pastor: Will you proclaim by word and example the good news of God in Christ? People I will, with God's help. Pastor: Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? People: I will, with God's help. Pastor: Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? People: I will, with God's help. Pastoral Prayer and the right hand of fellowship Presentation by the Deacons: Now upon your confession of faith and determination to follow the Bible and fellowship with people of like precious faith, we welcome you into the fellowship of the Church in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
