The Church Bell

144 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068Office: 973-226-5970

Worship: 11:00 am rosemethch@aol.com

www.roseland.umcchurches.orgRoseland United Methodist Church March/April 2015

During the season of Lent...

Lent is the Christian observance of the liturgical year from Ash Wednesday, February 18th 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.

Beyond fasting:10 tips for a more meaningful Lent

Lent is a time for self-reflection and deepening one’s relationship with God in Jesus Christ. For many this season leading up to Easter will be weeks of giving up something they enjoy as a sign of contrition for mistakes they have made. Others will spend extra time in devotions and prayer, while a few more will carry a cross or nail in their pocket as a reminder of the sacrifice Jesus made for them and the whole world. Consider adopting one or more of the following creative uses of the days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday.

1. Apologize to someone2. Perform random acts of kindness3. Delve into a book of the Bible4. Serve people in need5. Visit the lonely6. Read Wesley’s sermons about the Sermon on the Mount7. Tell others you love them8. Throw a party for everyone9. Serve in worship10. Say “thank you”

Too busy to pray? See tips to find more time:http://www.umc.org/what-we-believe/too-busy-to-pray-find-more-time-in-the-new-year

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Pray your calendar If you are concerned about having time, pray for it. Pray through what the day ahead will bring – your meetings, children’s events, doctor’s appointments, and the like. A few moments in prayer may be just the right medicine to still your spirit despite a hectic schedule. Spending extra time in Bible reading and prayer is a great way to observe Lent.

Make an appointment with God Set aside a specific time to pray. It may be first thing in the morning, in the evening, during your lunch break, your commute, or time spent waiting for the kids. Be creative. Then put the appointment in your calendar and keep it.

Service – March 2911:00

a.m. – Fresh Palms will be distributed.

April 2 7:30 p.m. at Roseland Presbyterian Church

April 3rdMeditation at the CrossSanctuary is open 10 am-2 pm Meditation material

provided

Easter Sunday – April 511:00 a.m.

The Lord is risen!With Holy Communion

Saturday, March 28th 11:00 am to1:00 pm

Check back page for details

Roseland United Methodist will have a Reading Contest

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Children Under age five willdraw a picture of what they read.

Five to Eight will pick one person in the Bible and draw pictures or write about what

they read.

Nine and older will pick one person in the Bible and write about what they read.

More details will be posted soon.Prizes will be for all participants1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners!

Do you know any of the following persons who appear in the Bible? Please contact church

office at (973) 226-5970 or email rosemethch@aol.com for Writing Contest

details.

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Spring Planting DayJoin us May 9th at 9:30am

aswe beautify our grounds

with our annual Spring planting party!

MarchWednesday, 11th Carla CarterWednesday, 25th Zoey Klein

AprilMonday, 13th Annabelle HusekTuesday, 14th Lois MeisingerWednesday, 15th Ambrosia Rodriguez (Sheri's)Thursday, 23rd Tom AlbinsonMonday, 27th Miyun KimMonday, 27th Sarah Isphording Klein Monday, 27th Kristen Shea

March Baptism Anniversary Saturday, 14th Charlotte Mrie Husek

April Baptism AnniversarySaturday, 4th Ivy Yajie WangSunday, 12th Fangrui Jin(Miyun Kim)Wednesday, 15th Helena Catherine Lubnow

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.

March Lectionary Readings

March 1 Second Sunday in LentGenesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Psalm 22:23-31Romans 4:13-25 Mark 8:31-38March 8 Third Sunday in LentExodus 20:1-17 Psalm 191 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22

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March 15 Fourth Sunday in Lent Numbers 21:4-9 Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21March 22 Fifth Sunday in LentJeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51:1-12 Hebrew 5:5-10 John 12:20-33March 29 Palm/Passion SundayIsaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16Philippians 2:5-11 Mark 14:1-15:47

April Lectionary Readings

April 5 Easter SundayActs 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-241 Corinthians 15:1-11 John 20:1-18April 12 Second Sunday of EasterActs 4:32-35 Psalm 1331 John 1:1-2:2 John 20:19-31April 19 Third Sunday of EasterActs 3:12-19 Psalm 41 John 3:1-7 Luke 24:36b-48April 26 Fourth Sunday of EasterActs 4:5-12 Psalm 231 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18

Calendar

1(Sunday) 11:00am Second Sunday in Lent Holy Communion 3(Tuesday) 7:00 am Morning Prayer 8(Sunday) 11:00am Third Sunday in Lent10(Tuesday) 7:00am Morning Prayer15(Sunday) 11:00am Fourth Sunday in Lent 17(Tuesday) 7:00 am Morning Prayer Saint Patrick's Day

22(Sunday) 11:00am Fifth Sunday in Lent 24(Tuesday) 7:00am Morning Prayer29(Sunday) 11:00am Palm/Passion Sunday

Calendar

2(Thursday) 7:30pm Maundy Thursday3(Friday) Good Friday 5(Sunday) 11:00am Easter Sunday Holy Communion7(Tuesday) 7:00 am Morning Prayer 12(Sunday) 11:00am Second Sunday of Easter 14(Tuesday) 7:00am Morning Prayer19(Sunday) 11:00am Third Sunday of Easter

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21(Tuesday) 7:00 am Morning Prayer26(Sunday) 11:00am Fourth Sunday of Easter28(Tuesday) 7:00am Morning Prayer

PRAYER REQUEST Josephine, Nancy Alex & Family, Maria (heart

failure), David Williams, Barbara, Brian, Jake, Jean Leith (Green Hill), Sue and her family, Sister Carol Jaruszewski, Kim, Rev. Rebecca Migliore, Miyun, our children and grandchildren. Lois Meisinger, Mercier family, Carla Carter, Saint Joie Roselene, GNJAC and our district, Joan, Mitchell & Matthew(Cystic Fibrosis), Mary, Bess (Breast Cancer), Eric, Bill, Susan, Deja Rodriguez, Ivy, Sara, Bencsko's family, Georgina Singlewitch (Breast Cancer), Debra, Hyun Soo Kim, Richard & Joan South, Martha & Larry Kenney, Jesus Aviles(Cancer Treatment), Myrtle's family, John Horvath passing and for his family, Ann Marie (Knee Surgery), Joyce Audino family.

1. What was David’s occupationbefore he became king?2. Who hid two spies but claimed not to knowof their whereabouts

when asked?Quiz Answers: go to page 6

God’s kids say & dothe funniest things

A fellow worker in Pioneer Clubsministry told Pastor Gordon Wells

of New Life Assembly in Barre, VT,this story:

She and her youngest daughterwrote out the Ten Commandmentsand posted them in their home. Notlong after, her daughter came to her

and said that her older sister wassinning.

The mother asked why, and thedaughter replied, “She is committing

adultery.”The mother mentioned this to herhusband and later that night they

had a private conversation with theyoungest daughter.

“I understand you think yoursister is committing adultery,” the

father said. “Why do you say that?”“Well,” the youngster replied,

“she is always trying to act like anadult!

Tuesday, March 17th

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The Pannullo's grandson Benjamin having fun the snow.

The Pannullo's grandson, Benjamin, having fun in the snow.

William Gruning875 Wilmette Ave. Apt. 803Ormond Beach, FL 32174-9517

4th Annual Skate4CFFloyd Hall Arena

Sunday, March 8th 1:00PM - 3:00PM

1 Floyd Hall Dr, Little FallsTickets are $20 per person

includes skate rentals & walkers

Quiz Answers: 1. Shepherd (1 Samuel 17)

2. Rahab (Joshua 2)

Church Staff Pastor: Rev. Hee Duk LeeRainbow Child Care Center &Preschool Director: Mary CollitoAdmin. Assistant: Sheri SanchezMusic/Organist: Wendy Large and Martha Kenny

A Future With Hope Gift ShopIf you have skills in arts, crafts, quilting, knitting, crocheting, art or woodworking, you may be the right person to make a contribution to the A Future With Hope Gift Shop that will be set up at Annual Conference. The gift shop is looking for donations to sell at the conference with 100 percent of the proceeds going to AFWH. Along with creating your item, all that is asked is to pre-price it and then email officewashumc@aol.com with a brief description of what your item is, your contact information and the name of your home church. For more information email officewashumc@aol.com or call Jean McMullan at 732-713-1636.

UMCOR ERT Initial and Refresher Training3/22/2015 Starts 12:45 p.m. (Registration)Ends 7:30 p.m.The class will run from 1PM to 7:30PM. First timers (initial) training will start at 1PM and refresher ERT volunteers are asked to be at the class by 5:00 PM. The fee for the Initial class is $25. The fee for the Refresher training is $10, but please bring your training manual from your initial training class. The fees cover the cost of the background checks and manuals. Supper will be provided at 5PM for those interested. You are encouraged to make a donation to the host church to cover the cost of the food. To register, email Carol Brozosky. Please indicate if you are attending the initial or refresher course and which date/location. Carol Brozosky, Conference ERT Coordinator Middletown United Methodist Church924 Middletown-Lincroft Road, Middletown, NJ  07748

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Rainbow will be holding its 5th Annual Tricky Tray on March 6th at 7pm at the Hanover Manor.

March 8th- Set your clocks ahead!

Roseland United Methodist Church

144 Eagle Rock AvenueRoseland, NJ 07068-1320

March/April 2015

Easter Flower Order Form

Name__________________________________

Azaleas $15.00 each Number TotalRed _____ $ ______White _____ $ ______Pink _____ $ ______

Lilies (white) $10:00 each _____ $ ______Hyacinths $11.00 _____ $ ______Tulips $11:00 _____ $ ______

Easter flowers are given as follows:In Memory of ____________________________________In Honor of ____________________________________Other: ____________________________________

Please make checks payable to the Roseland United Methodist Church.

Your order must be at the church by Monday, March 23rd. Thank you!

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Bring your family!! Have a great time!! Hunt for eggs!! Each egg will contain a beautiful surprise!!

Snacks and Light Refreshments will be served!! 4th Annual Community Easter Egg

Hunt and Reading ContestDate: Saturday, March 28

Time: 11 am to 1 pmRoseland United Methodist Church Grounds

RSVP to: carcarte04@gmail.com

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