Church Blog
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Easter 2019
6:30 a.m. sunrise service at Menemsha. (photo by Kim Tharp) Sanctuary ready for 9 o’clock.Easter message ” In the Garden”.. Special music by Thursday Stings and Jeff Nelson. “Ave Maria” by Bella.Rain letting up..eggs ready to be found..The hunt begins.Coffee hour. Organist Carol Loud and soloist Bella. Sorting eggs.. Thanks to all who made the…
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Prodigal Parent
synonyms for “Prodigal”..generous, lavish, liberal, unstinting,unsparing , bountiful… Also , as with the ” prodigal son” ..wastefully extravagant. Rev. Charlotte shared this poem written by her friend,..Maren Tirabassi Maren Tirabassi Prayer for a parent when a prodigal departs (Somehow, I thought I knew all the turns and twists of this parable, but God always has…
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Letter from Bishop’s Cabinet
gc2019-cabinetletter03.05.19
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Introducing Rev. Ernest Belisle
Dear Members and Friends of Chilmark Community United Methodist Church, Grace and peace to you and yours, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ whom we worship and serve as members of his Body, the Church! My name is Ernest Belisle. I was appointed to be your new pastor as of July 1, 2019,…
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April Devotional
May 2019 – The Price of Pride Read Together: He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:32-33 The story is told of a frog who wanted to travel over the top of a tall mountain…
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Board of Ministries Letter
gc2019-cabinetletter03.05.19
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Letter from D.S.
March 6, 2019 My Beloved RISEM Clay (Clergy & Laity), Greetings to all the faithful people of the RISEM district! “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, being…
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Bishop’s March 1 message
March 1, 2019 Beloved in Christ: Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On Ash Wednesday, we are reminded of God’s call: “Gather the people, consecrate the assembly; bring together the elders, gather the children, those nursing at the breast …” — Joel 2:16 In other words, gather everyone. “A 2016…
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Letter from Bishop re. General Conference
Back 15 A message from Bishop Devadhar: General Conference 2019 Feb. 26, 2019 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with…