“It’s better to fail in doing right than to succeed in doing wrong.”                                       

Scripture:  Mark 6: 1-6a

Sermon:  “Failure is always an option”

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!!

“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.

“God does not care how many talents one has; He asks for faithfulness.”

~ Croft Pentz

Scripture:         Galatians5: 16-26

Sermon:           “Something We All Need to Be”

Announcements and Upcoming Events!

Youth Group:  Meeting Sunday, May 1st after church. Pizza and yard games (corn hole, bean bag toss, etc.) 12:00 – 2:30pm.

Ladies Night Out: May 17th at 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.

“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil. God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.”

~ Bonhaeffer

Scripture:  Acts 9: 1-20

Sermon:   “God Chooses a Terrorist”

News & Announcements

Nicaragua Auction:  The auction to benefit our ministries in Nicaragua was a great success. There remain a number of Silent Auction items still available in the Parish Hall, and monetary contributions are always welcome.

Nicaragua Mission Trip: WUMC is organizing a mission trip to Nicaragua August 17-24. Please speak to Steve or Sandy Melius if you are interested in being part of the missional service project in this third world country.