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Church Happenings
Worship
Worship Sundays 9:30 a.m.
Summer Worship is in the First Church building through August.
School year worship is in the Christ Church building.
Parking is on the street.
The First Church building has white pillars and the large staircase facing High St. Enter on Mill Street. Elevators are provided to the second story sanctuary.
The Christ Church building is the red brick building with stained glass windows. To enter the sanctuary, use the door facing High St. with four stone steps. Ramp entrance is located to the right of this door.
Children’s church is offered during the summer, following the children’s message in worship.
Children’s Sunday School is during the school year.
Choir – Christ United Methodist Church
Chancel choir practice begins again on September 4, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Christ Church building.
Chime Choir
A new inter-church chime choir has begun! Suitable for all ages and skill levels (including none). Chime playing is a beautiful and therapeutic way to express our faith and worship God. Rehearsals will begin again in September. Rehearsals are informal; simply an opportunity to make music, play beautiful instruments, and have some fun. Questions? Please contact Grace Wheatley at wheatsg90@gmail.com or 410.708.9974. I cannot wait to chime with you!
Food Pantry
The Community Food Pantry is relocated to the First Church building, at the Mill St. entrance. The pantry continues to serve on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to Noon. Individuals and families are referred by Social Services to benefit from this community service.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
The first Saturday of the month at 8:00 a.m. at the First Church building during the school year. To confirm, contact the office at 410-778-0911.
Emmaus and Chrysalis
Please pray for the weekends and the teams and the members of this church serving on the weekends. If interested in attending a fall weekend or sponsoring someone – please see Pastor Amy more information.
FEAST OF LOVE – ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER
The Feast of Love started when God prompted Yvonne Arrowood, in 1984, to start a Christmas dinner for those alone and economically disadvantaged. Congregants from First United Methodist and Christ United Methodist joined forces to roast turkeys and make food to serve at their 1:00 p.m. dinner. Yvonne, and her son Billy, organized the meal for 25 years. The United Methodist Men’s Group carried the meal for ten years while Yvonne raised her children. In 2022, the two churches officially joined together to make this, a community dependent, joint ministry.
The planning starts mid-October. Typically, we plan for 150 guests. As a community we make sure this meal stays free to all guests. Congregants have donated hundreds of pounds of turkey every year. We serve roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans with bacon, candied carrots, buttered corn, yams with pecan topping, stuffing with celery and onion, rolls and pies. Jeff and Betty Carroll, from the Fish Whistle, have roasted the turkeys for many years, as Lapp Bakery have donated rolls and pies. Becca Gsell makes a cake to sing, “Happy Birthday” to Jesus. We are grateful.
Congregants and community members do everything from cleaning the church kitchen to serving the meal and cleaning up. One gentleman’s job is to make certain the pilot lights are lit. Groups of women come on December 23 and 24 to set the tables and prepare.
On Christmas Day, a group of gentlemen arrive at 8:00 a.m. to carve the turkeys. A woman, from a neighboring community, makes the beverages. A community family comes to keep the dining room flowing smoothly. A Rock Hall family comes to sing, entertain and donate door prizes. A community couple delivers meals to shut-ins. Church members keep the clean-up organized. Last year, over 88 people gave of their time and resources toward fulfilling our ministry.
Mark 10:45, “For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…” Following our Savior’s example, we invite you to come.
Call First United Methodist Church Office at 410-778-2977 from December 1- December 20 for meal reservations or sign up to volunteer. Don’t hesitate to leave your name and number if no one is available to answer your call.
Guests attending and volunteers may pick-up a take-out meal after the celebration, as leftovers permit.