The Church Bell
144 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068
Office: 973-226-5970
Worship: 11:00 am
rosemethch@aol.com
www.roseland.umcchurches.org
Roseland United Methodist Church
February/March 2014
Christ Chapel of Essex, Roseland United
Methodist and Roseland Presbyterian Church
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!
Healing Service
March 5 7:30 pm
At Roseland United Methodist Church
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:
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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
Imposition of ashes, followed by a healing service
for those who would like to be prayed over
and anointed with oil.
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:
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:
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Lent is the Christian observance of
Jersey Shore on the move
toward recovery
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)
Prayers at the convocation
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Sunday, 9th
Parker Lubnow
Thursday, 20th
Arthur Schweinberg
Thursday, 20th
Ted Mayer
Thursday, 27th
Casey Cole
February Baptism Anniversary
Sunday, 9th
Nicholas Cole Isphording
Thursday, 13th
Parker Thomas Lubnow
March
Tuesday, 11th
Carla Carter
Tuesday, 25th
Zoey Klein
March Baptism Anniversary
Friday, 14th
Charlotte Mrie Husek
Roseland's Annual Christmas brunch was a
success in the snow storm! Thank you to those
who helped and for the wondrous donations.
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.
Bob and Miriam visited us from South Carolina
And stayed for a month to celebrate the holidays
with family and friends.
February/March
Lectionary Readings
February 2nd Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Micah 6:1-8
Psalm 15
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Matthew 5:1-12
February 9th
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Isaiah 58:1-9a
Psalm 112:1-10
1 Corinthians 2:1-12
Matthew 5:13-20
February 16th Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 119:1-8
1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Matthew 5:21-37
February 23rd Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48
March 2nd
Last Sunday after Epiphany
Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 99
2 Peter 1:16-21
Matthew 17:1-9
March 9th
First Sunday in Lent
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Psalm 32
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-11
March 16th
Second Sunday in Lent
Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm 121
Ivy enjoyed to help painting the walls for
Manhattan Public School with her new class
friends in Fordham University
February
Wednesday, 5th
Thursday, 6th
Nancy Cole
Aaron Rodriguez (Sheri's)
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Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
March 23rd
Exodus 17:1-7
Romans 5:1-11
March 30th
1 Samuel 16:1-13
Ephesians 5:8-14
Matthew 17:1-9
Third Sunday in Lent
Psalm 95
John 4:5-42
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Psalm 23
John 9:1-41
10:00am
23(Sunday) 11:00am
25(Tuesday) 7:00am
10:00am
Bible Study
Third Sunday in Lent
Morning Prayer
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
Calendar
2(Sunday) 11:00am
4(Tuesday) 7:00 am
10:00am
9(Sunday) 11:00am
11(Tuesday) 7:00am
10:00am
16(Sunday) 11:00am
18(Tuesday) 7:00 am
10:00am
23(Sunday)11:00am
25(Tuesday) 7:00am
10:00am
4th Sunday after Epiphany
Morning Prayer
in our Sanctuary
Bible Study
5th Sunday After Epiphany
Morning Prayer
Bible Study
6th Sunday after Epiphany
Morning Prayer
Bible Study
7th Sunday after Epiphany
Morning Prayer
Bible Study
According to Scripture, what does the name
Jesus mean?
Calendar
2(Sunday)
4(Tuesday)
11:00am
7:00 am
10:00am
9(Sunday) 11:00am
11(Tuesday) 7:00am
10:00am
16(Sunday) 11:00am
18(Tuesday) 7:00 am
Last Sunday after Epiphany
Transfiguration Sunday
Morning Prayer
in our Sanctuary
Bible Study
First Sunday in Lent
Morning Prayer
Bible Study
Second Sunday in Lent
Morning Prayer
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.)
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Rainbow Staff Training
Topic: 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 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.
Holiday treats to the Rainbow children
from RUMC.
Rainbow's Holiday Concert
Valentine's Day Quotations
A special visit from
Santa Claus after the
holiday concert.
Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two
bodies. - Aristotle
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
- Lao Tzu
My 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 Juliet
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
- Elizabeth Barrett Browning
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St. Patrick’s Day prayer
Lenten prayer
May those that love us, love us
And those that don’t love us
May God turn their hearts;
And if He doesn’t turn their hearts.
May He turn their ankles
So we’ll know them by their
limping.
Dear God,
Give us this day
Our daily bread
And help us not to eat
Tomorrow’s bread
Today.
—Marjorie Spalsbury
from her book, Gentle Hills
—via Bobbe Lyon Maitland, FL
Church Staff
Pastor: Rev. Hee Duk Lee
Rainbow CCC & Preschool
Director: Mary Collito
Admin. Assistant: Sheri Sanchez
Music/Organist: Martha Kenny &
Debra Courtright
Building Maintenance: Bill Gruning
Roseland United
Methodist Church
144 Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ 07068-1320
February/March 2014
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