“Hardships make or break people.”

Margaret Mitchell   “Gone with the Wind”

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Sermon: “Living with Adversity”

Announcements and Upcoming Events!

Annual Church Picnic Sunday, June 5th.  The Fellowship committee will provide the hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and beverages. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.  All are welcome!!

WATCH 28thAnniversary & Community Dinner

Rev. Steve Melius and his wife Sandy received an award at the "WATCH 28th Anniversary & CommunityDinner" on Tuesday, May 3rd at First Parish Church in Waltham.

They were recognized for Weston United Methodist Church's support and in particular the Melius' providing housing for a homeless person during past year.

“In the presence of trouble, some people grow wings; others buy crutches.”

~ Harold Ruoff

Scripture:  Job 1:1,  2: 1-10

Sermon:  “When Trouble Comes”

Announcements and Upcoming Events!

Nicaragua Mission Trip: There are a few more openings on the mission trip to Nicaragua, August 17-24.  Speak to Sandy or Steve Melius if you are interested in going. The trip will be life-changing.

 http://www.nicaraguacovenant.org/

“Persistence takes faith; it takes patience; it takes fighting through discouragement; it takes not taking ‘no’ for an answer. But most of all, persistence takes not giving up.”

Scripture:  Matthew 15:  21-28

Sermon:  “The Persistent Mother”

                                

Announcements and Upcoming Events!

Church Work Day:  May 7 –  9:00 am All hands are needed to help with our annual Spring Work Day this Saturday.  There is plenty to do, for all ages.

• If you prefer working outside, bring your gloves and yard tools to help with the following tasks: Pruning, Mulching, Weeding, Trimming, Raking
• If you prefer working indoors, there are many jobs to be done: Cleaning, Window washing, Oven cleaning, Pantry organizing.    Coffee and donuts will be provided.   

 Ladies Night Out: Tuesday, May 17^th - The Chateau in Waltham.  All Ladies in the church are welcome. Please RSVP to Jen Hall at jjerhall@gmail.com no later than May 16th so she can make the reservation.

Nicaragua Mission Trip:  August 17-24  Sandy and Steve Melius are organizing a mission trip to Nicaragua August 17-24.  If interested in being part of the mission team, reach out to Steve and/or Sandy Melius.