Upcoming Worship
Summer Worship
Stories of the Early Church
June 3
Peter's Conversion
Acts 10:1-17, 34-35;
Matthew 9: 36-37
June 10
Paul's Mission/ God's Action
Acts 13:1-3; 14:8-18;
Matthew 10:40-42
June 17
Guest Preacher: Rev Joye Jones
Ten Commandments Series
June 24
Nineteen Comes Before Twenty
Exodus 19:1-6; 20:1-2;
Matthew 22:34-40
July 1
Tuned into God
Exodus 20:3-11; Matthew 22:34-40
July 8
Turned Toward Our Neighbors
Exodus 20:12-16; Matthew 22:34-40
July 15
The Desires of the Heart
Exodus 20:17; Matthew 22:34-40
June 22
Vacation Bible School Sunday
Numbers 11:24-30, Acts 2:1-21
Our Sacraments
July 29
Baptism: It's Not the Water
Psalm 46, Acts 2:37-42
August 5
Baptism: At Home with Christ
Psalm 84; Romans 6:1-11
August 12
The Lord's Supper: An Act of Proclamation
Psalm 65; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
August 19
Guest Preacher: Sy Garte
August 26
The Gospel in Song
View the PDF Online HERE!
Thank you, Lord, for always being there and providing for us when we need you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Member News
Second Saturday Dinner
Volume 122 | Issue 2 | April/May 2020 -Click a tab below!
The Carillon
HIGHLIGHTS
View the PDF Online HERE!
Member News
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Pastor's Page
Pastor's Page
Unbinding Your Heart Series is Coming!
As you read this we are still in the season of Lent in which we journey with Jesus toward the cross. It is a time of prayer, reflection and preparation. When we arrive together at the empty tomb on Easter morning there is much rejoicing. We wear our fanciest clothes, deck the church in glorious flowers and fill the sanctuary with the proclamation: “Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed!”
Did you know that Easter is more than one Sunday? Easter Day is the first of Great Fifty Days of Easter that lasts until Pentecost Sunday. This year you are invited to go on an Easter journey called Unbinding Your Heart: Forty Days of Prayer and Faith Sharing. This is an evangelism series which is so appropriate to the time in the Christian year when we think about the growth of the early Christian church.
This is a journey I hope we can take together! Unbinding Your Heart small groups will read and discuss the book, share about weekly prayer experiences, and pray together. You may choose to be a part of one of the Sunday small groups. There is also a group that meets on Thursday afternoons. Small groups of any kind are a wonderful way to get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ. Don’t miss this opportunity to develop Christian friendships! Books will be distributed on April 14.
A prayer journal included in the book will invite you into some new and some very ancient ways of praying. It really is one of my favorite parts of Unbinding Your Heart!
There are many ways to be a part of this church wide experience. If you cannot meet in a group, you may choose to read and pray through the book alone. Weekly worship including sermons, show and tell, visuals and music will support our learning. We have a wonderful family booklet to guide parents as they pray and share with their children. I’m looking forward to taking this journey with you!
Peace & Love in Christ,
Pastor Martha
Member Spotlight
How well do you know your fellow congregants? Do you feel like RUMC is your family? Sometimes we can get so caught up in our own lives, that we miss an opportunity to be a part of a community. For the next year or so we will be introducing you to each other through Member Spotlight! And we want to hear from you! Who do you want to learn more about! Send us your nominations and we’ll have you all knowing everyone in RUMC by next year!
Jean & Jan Provost
HOW DID YOU MEET?
We met at the Mayflower Hotel in May of 1969, got engaged in June and married in August of the same year, and are coming up on our 50th Anniversary. We’re retired and enjoy our 6 grandchildren, gardening, and music.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY
Our daughter Karen lives in Colorado with 5 kids (3 in college); our son Michael lives in Rockville and has a four year old daughter.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT ROCKVILLE?
We love the diversity and all the various opportunities available. You can find anything you need in Rockville.
WHAT'S YOUR IDEA OF A RELAXING DAY?
We enjoy jigsaw and crossword puzzles and watching MASH and other re-runs with our feet up and good music in the background.
HOW DO YOU SERVE THE CHURCH?
Michael is definitely the most creative, always making up new games to play and stories to tell his sisters at bedtime.
IS THE FAMILY (OR YOU TWO) DOING ANYTHING FUN THIS YEAR?
We will be going to Tulsa for our grandson’s college graduation from Oral Roberts University.
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Birthdays & Anniversaries here
Upcoming Worship
April-May Worship
April 7
Fifth Sunday in Lent
The End of the Age: Stay Alert!
Mark 13: 1-8, Psalm 102: 12-17
April 14
Palm Sunday
Entrance into Jerusalem | Annointing at Bethany
Mark 11: 1-11, Mark 14: 3-9
April 18
Maundy Thursday | 7:30 pm
That Last Evening
Mark 14: 22-42, Psalm 116: 12-19
April 19
Good Friday | 12:00 noon
At the Cross
Mark 15: 16-39, Psalm 22
April 21
Easter Sunday
Christ is Risen!
Mark 16: 1-8
UNBINDING YOUR HEART | FORTY DAYS OF PRAYER
AND FAITH SHARING
April 28
Second Sunday of Easter
The Paul Problem
Isaiah 60: 1-5, Acts 9: 1-19
May 5
Third Sunday of Easter
The Prayer Plunge
1 Kings 19: 11-13, Luke 5: 1-10
May 12
Fourth Sunday of Easter
The Converted Community
Acts 2: 14, 32-39, Micah 6: 6-8
May 19
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Catalytic Conversations
Isaiah 43: 15-19, John 4: 7-10, 16-29
May 26
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Healing Hospitality
Mark 12:28-44, Psalm 89
June 2
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Faith Focus
Mark 12:28-44, Psalm 89
Upcoming Group Meetings
April-May Group Meetings &
Bible Studies
New Day Circle
Thursday, April 4 & May 2 at 9:30 am
For more info
Contact Judy Nierman
301-424-4316
Mary Martha Circle
Wednesday, April 10 & May 8
at 11:45 am
For more info
Contact Suzanne Everly
240-424-8867
Trustees Meetings
Monday, April 15 & May 20
at 7:00 pm
For more info
Contact the church office
301-762-2288
Second Saturday
RUMC Dinner
Saturday, May 11
from 5:00-7:00 pm
For more info
Contact Keshika Dias
keshikad@yahoo.com
Finance Committee
Monday, April 8 & May 13
at 7:00 pm
For more info
Contact the church office
301-762-2288
SPRC
Thursday, April 11
at 7:00 pm
For more info
Contact the church office
301-762-2288
Church Council
Wednesday, April 3
at 7:00 pm
For more info
Contact the church office
301-762-2288
Adult Fellowship
Sunday School
Every Sunday at 9:15 am
Room 104
For more info
Contact Julian Sparrow
301-963-4755
Upcoming April Events
RUMC Easter Carnival
April 4 | 11 am-1 pm
Stop by for a morning of fun that will include an Easter Egg Hunt, crafts, games, music and food. We need volunteers to help on the day of the event. For more information please contact Keshika Dias at keshikad@yahoo.com/617-605-7643
Palm Sunday
April 14 | 8:30 & 10:30 am
Maundy Thursday Service
April 18 | 7:30 pm
Good Friday Service
April 19 | 12:00 noon
Easter Sunday
April 21 | 8:30 & 10:30 am
Unbinding Your Heart
Bible Series Begins
April 25
A church-wide study and sermon series that will run April 28-June 2. Signup sheets for small groups will be in the narthex and in current Sunday School Classes. Plan on plugging in on this series that ties us to the work of the church at all times—sharing our faith with others. Afraid of sharing your faith? This is the series for you!
Upcoming May Events
Second Saturday RUMC Dinner
May 11 | 5-7 pm
Mother's Day
May 12| 8:30 & 10:30 am
VBS Training
May 19 | 11:45 am
Memorial Day Parade
Water Giveaway
May 27 | 9:15 am
Mark Your Calendars!
June Thrift Shop
June 21-22
Thrift Shop: Save the Dates: June 19: Set up | June 21-22: Sale Days | June 22: Take Down/ Clean Up. You may bring in your clean, repaired items. Receipts are available. We cannot accept: car seats, cribs, mattresses, computers, large gym equipment, or furniture. Donations we can use are: clothing, shoes, jewelry, linens, tools, housewares, books, knickknacks, lamps, etc. If you would like to join us in helping or have questions contact Loretta Fehr: 240-475-2787
Vacation Bible School
July 13 | 9 am- 4 pm
One day only! Join us for fun bible adventures, music, crafts and more as we explore the glory of God’s love Registration forms can be found in the Narthex or online here
For more information on any of the above events, please reference the Online PDF link/download below
