The weekly news email of
First & Wesley United Methodist Churches
of Framingham, Massachusetts

October 22, 2021

Dear <<First Name>>,

Welcome to this week’s issue of Looking Ahead. Please read all the announcements to be sure you don’t miss anything.

Bulletin and Music for Sunday, October 24, 2021

Click here for a printable copy of this week’s bulletin.
(Includes Scripture readings and Hymns)

Click here for the updated Prayer List.

Weekly Schedule

Sundays

Worship Service
10:00am In-person & Live on Facebook
Recorded Services are posted later on YouTube

Wednesdays

New Book Study (See info below)
7-8 PM, Sept 29 through Nov 17
on Zoom

Prayer & Connections
is on hold.

Fridays

Prayer & Connections
is on hold.

Those Serving in Worship

October 24
Scripture: Bob Jones
Fellowship: Linda Chase

October 31
Scripture: Leslie Walseman

Announcements

Final Service at Wesley UMC, Sunday, November 7 at 10:00 AM. Potluck brunch after service. Please bring a dish to share.
Annual Church Conference, Saturday, November 13 at 2:15 PM.
Book Study (“not a fan”), Wednesday at 7 PM. Homework for this week: read chapters 8&9. For more information contact Bonnie-jean Rowe.
Discussion on Mental Health: “Say It Out Loud” - Viewing: Friday, October 22 @ 6:00PM (First Sanctuary) Discussion: Sunday, October 24 after Worship (Parlor)

Upcoming Meetings

Administrative Council, Monday October 25 at 7pm
New Members, Tuesday, October 26 at 7pm at First
Worship Team, Tuesday, November 2 at 7pm

You are Invited

to the Final Service at Wesley UMC on:
Sunday, November 7 at 10:00 AM

Worship will be followed by a potluck brunch.
Please bring a dish to share.

Let's make this final service one we will all remember and cherish.

80 Beacon Street, Framingham

Administrative Council Meeting

Our next Administrative Council meeting is scheduled for this Monday evening at 7:00 in the First UMC parlor.

All are welcome as we hear an update from the Collaborative Ministry team, discuss how we can come together into one faith community, and grow as the Body of Christ in Framingham.

Please join us if you are able. Your input is important.

If you can’t make it physically, here is the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88207618239?pwd=aUQvWGMyUG9PRkJrcENFM1hEV1U4UT09

Peace,
Mike

Discussion on "The Me You Can’t See"

As a church community, we continue to wrestle with the questions of mental health and how to care for each other. Mental illness, trauma, PTSD, abuse, addiction...these are all things that are a reality in our world. Join me as we continue the discussion using the recent program "The Me You Can’t See". You can join us to watch the episode or just for the subsequent discussion.

The dates and times are listed with each episode below. Please note that there are gaps due to holidays or special church events. You can join for any session that you would like. Previous participation is not necessary

1. Say It Out Loud
Viewing: Friday, October 22 @ 6:00PM (First Sanctuary)
Discussion: Sunday, October 24th After Worship (Parlor)

2. Asking for Help
Viewing: Friday, November 12 @ 6:00PM (First Sanctuary)
Discussion: Sunday, November 14th After Worship (Parlor)

3. Finding What Works
Viewing: Friday, December 3rd @ 6:00PM (First Sanctuary)
Discussion: Sunday, December 5th After Worship (Parlor

4. We Need Each Other
Viewing: Friday, December 10th @ 6:00PM (First Sanctuary)
Discussion: Sunday, December 12th After Worship (Parlor)

5. This Is Me
Viewing: Friday, January 14th @ 6:00PM (First Sanctuary)
Discussion: Sunday, January 16th After Worship (Parlor)

6. A Path Forward
Viewing: Friday, January 21st @ 6:00PM (First Sanctuary)
Discussion: Sunday, January 23rd After Worship (Parlor)

A Letter from Your
Collaborative Ministries Team

Please click here to read the latest letter from the Team

Heater Kattan: hknowlto@hotmail.com
Julie Rundlett: jlorundlett@yahoo.com
Laney Bruner-Canhoto: lanes@aol.com
Lin Olsen: bluemouselin@yahoo.com
Leslie Walseman: lwalseman@rcn.com
Mary Hackett: hackett.mary43@gmail.com
Mike Rowe: mrowe@wolfandco.com
Dini Palmer: jajeb1@hotmail.com

Wesley: 508-875-3850
First: 508-877-2151

UMW Mini HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE

UMW is hosting a mini HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE at Community United Methodist Church (80 Main St, Wayland) on 2 Saturdays - Nov. 13 from 10am to 12pm and Nov. 20 from 10am to 12:30pm.

Click on the blue link above for a printable flyer.

Prayer & Connections

Both the Wednesday night and the Friday night Prayer and
Connections Zoom meetings are on hold for now.
But you can join the Wednesday Book Study, and Pastor Heather has a discussion group on mental health that will start Friday, October 22. See the details below.

Our Current Book Study!

“not a fan.”

by Kyle Idleman

We will be reading “not a fan.”, by Kyle Idleman.
We will meet for 8 weeks, Wednesdays, Sept 29 through November 17th.
7:00 to 8:00 PM

See the description and links to order below, as well as the link to join.

Hope to see you there!

ow about you: Are you a fan or a follower? Go ahead, think honestly about your relationship with God . . . but don't answer too quickly. In fact, you may want to read this book before you answer at all. Not a Fan is your DTR with God--a "define the relationship" conversation to determine exactly where you stand.

You may indeed be a passionate, fully devoted follower of Jesus. Or, you may be just a fan who admires Jesus but isn't ready to let him cramp your style. Then again, maybe you’re not into Jesus, period.

Not a Fan calls you to consider the demands and rewards of being a true disciple. With frankness sprinkled with humor, Idleman invites you to live the way Jesus lived, love the way he loved, pray the way he prayed, and never give up living for the One who gave his all for you.

Plus, this expanded and updated version of Not a Fan adds a new introduction and an entirely new chapter about how to practically live out the message of this mega bestseller.

Homework for this week's class is to read the prologue and chapters 6&7.

There is a slightly older version (without the red band on top) that is probably okay, except it's missing the last chapter. If anyone needs financial assistance getting the book, please let me know - there is money available for that. (Bjmrowe@verizon.net)

Zoom link to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82265778207

Here are links for the book:

Amazon - $13.57 paperback, $9.99 kindle.
https://smile.amazon.com/Not-Fan-Updated-Expanded-Completely-ebook/dp/B010R1AZ2E/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MTSKSDQNLQTM&dchild=1&keywords=not+a+fan+kyle+idleman&qid=1631146196&sr=8-1

Barnes and Noble - $16.99 paperback, $9.99 nook.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/not-a-fan-updated-and-expanded-kyle-idleman/1122293337?ean=9780310344704

Faith in Food Needs the Following Items

This week's list is:

This week's list is:

Toilet Paper (single rolls)
Sugar
All Meats and Poultry (Pork, Hot dogs, Chicken Thighs, Ground Beef)
Monetary donations

Dropoff bins are located outside
the Fellowship Hall doors at First UMC.
They are picked up on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Tuesdays
Fresh produce pickup in the First UMC parking lot.
4:30pm to 6:00pm

Fridays
Faith in Food is open from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
in the First UMC Fellowship Hall.

Attention all men! Join us the last Sunday of each month at 8:00 AM at the IHOP in Framingham Centre for a time of food and fellowship. Our next meeting is Sunday, October 31. Hope to see you there!

The November/ December Upper Room Is Here

The November/ December issue of
The Upper Room is here.
This is an excellent tool to
help guide you in your daily devotions. Pick up your copy
on the table in the Narthex
this Sunday.

Pastor’s Office Hours for this Week

Pastor Heather Kattan

Monday: at Wesley 10am to 1pm
Wednesday: at First 10am to 1pm
Thursday: available by appointment

Church Administrators’ Hours

Judy Bortolotti at Wesley
Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7am to 11am
Judy’s email address: wesumcfram@rcn.com

Sara Herwig at First
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Sara’s email address: fumcfram@verizon.net

NOTE: Please note that submissions for the “Looking Ahead” weekly email are due by the end of the Wednesday before that Friday’s issue. Please email submissions to Sara Herwig, editor, at fumcfram@verizon.net.