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Boonton UMC

September 11, 2022
14th Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday worship at 11:15am -
In-Person and on YouTube

Boonton UMC: A fun, musical, relevant, relational, and compassionate church
where people find hope, healing, and wholeness.

This Sunday will have things that are both causes for joy and causes for sorrow. It will be be an exciting Sunday as we start back up Sunday School and bless our students and teachers as they head into a new school year. But it will also be a hard Sunday as we come to the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and remember those lost.

But whether it's at the cusp of a new school year or in sorrowful reflection of events that have occurred in the past, we are called to trust in and lean on God and the promises spoken throughout Scripture that offer hope, comfort, guidance, and help. There are many things we never want to forget. And understandably so. But there are also things we always want to remember, such as the promises of God that we are able to stand firmly upon this day and forevermore, no matter how joy-filled or sorrow-filled the circumstances of our life and world may prove to be.

Whether in-person or on YouTube, we hope you can join us at 11:15am this Sunday at Boonton UMC!

For Sunday Worship

Click HERE to View This Sunday's Bulletin

Click HERE at 11:15am Sunday if Worshiping with us on YouTube

Click HERE to Download our September Calendar or View It Below!

Sunday School Resumes

THIS Sunday, September 11th!

We'll also have a special Blessing of the Backpacks this Sunday during worship! Parents, make sure to have your kids, grandkids, or youth bring their backpacks with them to service!

Hungry to Whole

Resumes THIS Wednesday,

September 14th, 6:30-8pm!

It will be potluck style with dinner starting at 6:30pm. Invite a friend, bring a dish to share, and get excited for all that's ahead!

Reminder

We still have some baseball gear leftover that was donated for our altar display for our summer series on the minor prophets. If you never got your stuff after-the-fact, please let Pastor Donald or Christy VanVarick, our worship coordinator, know.

Important Dates!

September 17th & October 22nd

The services of our Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry are expanding and we're inviting you to get a sneak preview on September 17th from 12 noon to 2pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Boonton!

Say Hello to
Gateway Community Resource Center!

We are interested in borrowing a number of outdoor canopy tents to be used at the opening. If you have one and would be willing to loan it for the occasion, please contact Marilyn at marilynaward@msn.com.

There are also a number of volunteer openings at the Gateway project. If you are able to give up to 2 hours at a time for a volunteer shift, whether one-time or ongoing, please contact Donna McCullough at donnam.466@gmail.com.

Fall Frolic

October 22nd
(Rain Date October 23rd)

Stay tuned for more information!

Special Gathering
for Our District

Rev. Eunice will hold a Skylands District Kickoff on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Bethany UMC in Wayne.

She will lead a time of worship, and Rev. Drew Dyson will be the guest speaker discussing Missional Evangelism in a Post-Pandemic World.

We hope as many as possible can attend. This is open to all clergy and laity.

Romans Bible Study

11am Every Wednesday

In the narthex or on Zoom

Join us as we study
the book of Romans!

if you can't join us in-person, know that you're welcome to join us via Zoom at the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8537182720?pwd=bmdLSEhCOGVOdzNSU0J2azcvM1QvZz09

Spiritual Retreat

Opportunities for this Fall

Special Fall

Conference Gathering

GNJ United Women of Faith Fall Gathering

Saturday, October 15th, 10am-3pm, breakfast from 9:00-9:45am, at Bridgewater UMC.
Theme: “Intersectionality: Where Love and Justice Meet,” presented by Mark Miller. Cost is $10 and includes breakfast & lunch. Register by October 7th

Ignite

IGNITE 2022 is in Wildwood, NJ from September 30 to October 2. Our theme this year is Limitless. As we place our faith and grow in our relationship with Jesus, the possibilities for life, community and our world have no limits!

Whether you're a youth wanting to participate or an adult who's wanting to volunteer or serve as a supervisor/chaperone, please let Pastor Donald know!

Click HERE to Check Out This Week's Terrific Tuesday Devotional from Pastor Donald!

Click HERE to Read This Week's GNJ Digest with Helpful Information and Resources from Our Conference

Did you miss last week's worship service?
Check it out by clicking HERE!

What's Going on in the Neighborhood?

CROP Walk

Interested in walking on October 23rd or forming a team in the fight against hunger?

Let us know!

Click HERE for More Information about the Walk

One more special event!:

Happening at the Boonton Library

Share a story of a cherished tradition or memorable celebration unique to your community or family. Traditions come in all shapes — the Indian art of creating beautiful Rangoli designs in front of your doorstep every morning to heralding the arrival of a new firetruck with a great wet-down! Celebrations, likewise, may be anything honoring the Mexican Day of the Dead to welcoming the changes of the season.

Here’s how to participate: Click HERE and fill in your name, contact information, and a brief description of the story you plan to tell. Tellers will be chosen randomly one week in advance of each event.

Boonton Day

Mark your calendars for this year's
Boonton Day from 12 to 4pm!

Interested in helping and being present? We will have a table and would welcome all who can join us. Interested in leading an activity at our table or have an idea you want to share? Let us know!

Community Health Events for September

Click HERE to View and Download All the Special Opportunities!

Navigating Hope

A New Resource for Those in Need in Morris County

Feel Free to Share with Others!

Click HERE to Find Out More!

PRAYER

Have prayer requests you'd like us to lift up?
Just click below and fill out the online prayer request form!

Click HERE to Submit any Joys or Concerns you have for the week

GIVING

For tithes and offerings you have for this Sunday, we invite you to bring them with you and drop them off in the offering plates in the back of the sanctuary.

You are also welcome to continue giving in the following ways:

1) Give online by clicking the following link:

OR

2) Mail in your offering to the church:
Boonton UMC
626 Lathrop Ave.,
Boonton, NJ 07005

Use Amazon Smile for an Easy Way to Raise Money for Our Church!

People can support our church with the Amazon shopping app on their phone! Simply follow these instructions to do so:

Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'
Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process

If you do not have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app, you'll need to update your app. Click here for instructions on how to do that.

Or if using your computer instead of the app,
just make sure to go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-2136351 and select United Methodist Church of Boonton for your charity, to ensure 0.5% of any Amazon purchase made goes to our church.

Thank you in advance!

Boonton United Methodist Church

626 Lathrop Ave., Boonton, NJ 07005

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