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Friday e-News
March 12, 2021

Sunday Services
via Zoom

10:00 am in English 
1:00 pm in Korean



This Sunday We Celebrate Communion
Before the service, please prepare the elements for Communion for yourself;
some bread (or cracker) and a cup of juice (or wine).

Fairfield Grace has purchased pre-filled Communion sets (juice and a wafer). 
Please let us know if you would like to arrange a time for "touch-free"  pick up
of these sets for your use at home. 

Contact the church office at 203-374-6528 or fairfieldgrace@sbcglobal.net. 

Log in information:

10:00 am in English (log-in as early as 9:30)
Log in using FGUMC "Primary" Zoom Account
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/9100975556
Meeting ID: 910 097 5556
Password: 649259
Dial in: 1 929 436 2866 


1:00 pm in Korean (You may join from 12:30 pm)
믿음속 한어 주일 예배 안내
오후 1시
30분 전부터 입장하실 수 있습니다. 
Log in using FGUMC "Secondary" Zoom account
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9143194241?pwd=UEFlSzh0TTd6UWN1cXBvb21TOXdxdz09
Meeting ID: 914 319 4241
Password: 090258
Dial in: +1 929 205 6099 
Message to the Community 

Pastor Cho invites you to watch and listen to this short  video titled "One Year Statement: Remembrance and Hope" created by Fairfield's Clergy on the one year anniversary of living with the Coronavirus.  

Upcoming at FGUMC

Tues, Mar 16 at 7:30 pm: Hand Bell Rehearsal
Wed, Mar 17 at 7:30 pm: Church Council Meeting
Thurs, Mar 18 at 7:00 pm: Lenten Study via Zoom
Mon, Mar 22: Provide Dinner for Operation Hope (by Jurgielewicz family)
Tues, Mar 23 at 7:30 pm: Hand Bell Rehearsal
Thurs, Mar 25 at 7:00 pm: Lenten Study via Zoom (last session in this series)
 
"Supporting Our Youth" Ministry
Before the pandemic, we had gathered together a committee that worked to send cards and notes and a small package to the youth in our church. This included junior and senior high school students and those away at college. We would like to send a new greeting during lent, and are looking for volunteers to help us. If you are interested, please contact Kristina Joukhadar at kjoukhad@optonline.net; or 203-255-4814. Thank you!
Lenten Season has Begun
We have a number of Lenten Devotionals available to anyone who would like to pick one up at the church.  Please contact Anne in the church office at 203-374-6528 or fairfieldgrace@sbcglobal.net
Lenten Study
Thursdays at 7:00 pm
via Zoom

"It is Finished: A Lenten Study of Jesus' Final Words from the Cross"

Remaining dates: Mar 18 and 25
Session will begin with a video from the Rightnow Media library with a short discussion to follow

Join Zoom Meeting using FGUMC "Secondary" account
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9143194241?pwd=UEFlSzh0TTd6UWN1cXBvb21TOXdxdz09
Dial into the Meeting:9292056099
Meeting ID: 914 319 4241
Password: 090258
 
COVID Vaccine Update

Fairfield Health Department is scheduling appointments for residents to receive the vaccine.  Connecticut residents 55 and older are now eligible to schedule an appointment.  

Please visit the Department of Public Health for the Town of Fairfield to learn how to register or call 203-256-3082 for assistance

OR TRY:
Call phone number is 877-918-2224. 8AM-8PM 7 days a week. Or you can schedule online at 
https://portal.ct.gov/vaccine-portal/COVID-19-Vaccination-Scheduling-Options
 


Fairfield Grace's 65th Anniversary
Magazine Update!

Please read this message from Anne Ewing:

The format of the 65th book will be changing due to budget considerations. I consider this will actually be a change for the better!

Instead of printing a "hard copy" of the book, we will be publishing a digital flip-book that will be featured on the church website. This format will allow for members to view it anytime. This will also allow for future expansion with additions as Fairfield Grace continues to grow in its membership.

I am changing the design layout and expanding the page count now that there will be no restrictions due to printing costs.

The word count for submissions can increase up to 500 words. For those who have already sent in their write-up, if they wish to send in a more detailed version, please feel free to do so. And please remember to send in your photo.

So far I have received 19 biographies.. everyone... please send yours in also. The deadline for submissions will  be April 1, 2021. This will give me time to have the final product ready in time to have it live on the church website as we celebrate the 65th anniversary in June.

We want to hear everyone's history and this is your chance to participate! Be recognized as a part of our wonderful church community.
 

Please send in your response to any of the questions (limit to 500 words please).

1.    Your personal background; for example, give some details about where you were born, went to school, where you have lived, what you did or still do for a living, basically anything you wish to share to help others know more about you.
2.    When and how did you find Fairfield Grace as your spiritual home?
3.    Do you have any special memory or event that has impacted you and your spiritual journey at FGUMC?
4.    In what areas at Fairfield Grace have you been participating?
5.    Your favorite Bible passage(s) and hymn(s) - PLEASE INCLUDE!

Also submit a current photo or indicate if you want to have a new photo taken in the sanctuary. Date to be decided.

I am looking forward to hearing from you all!

Please send your responses to: FGC65@optonline.net or mail to the FGUMC office, sooner than later is best.  

Faith, hope, love,
Anne Ewing
 
Praying Together
8:00 am to 8:30 am
Tues, Wed, Thurs

Start your weekday routine with a brief prayer time with Pastor Cho and the Fairfield Grace community. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00-8:30 am,  please join us to listen and to pray, silently or with voice. Come when you can. Come when the spirit moves you.

Join Zoom Meeting using FGUMC "Secondary" account
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9143194241?pwd=UEFlSzh0TTd6UWN1cXBvb21TOXdxdz09
Dial into the Meeting:9292056099
Meeting ID: 914 319 4241
Password: 090258
 
Daily Bible Reading
Let’s read one chapter of the Bible - one day at a time. 

Pastor Cho will send you a daily email or text.  Please let Anne at fairfieldgrace@sbcglobal.net know if you would like to receive the chapter of the day and/or receive one verse of the day that Pastor Cho chooses to highlight from that chapter.  You can receive both or just one.  

chapter of the day = COD
verse of the day = VOD

We are currently reading from the Book of Psalms.  
 
Young Families 
Sunday Morning Meet-up
"The Bible Readers"

Every Sunday at 9am, the children from Fairfield Grace worship on Google Meet. One of our little friends named the group, "The Bible Readers". We start with an opening prayer, sing a song, share a bible verse via a book from home or a video, sing a closing song, and end with a closing prayer. The families who participate take turns on leading the service. The children enjoy sharing about their week and anything new and interesting in their life at home during COVID. If interested in joining the Google Meet, please contact Nubia Jaramillo-Pennell at 860-422-0924 or nubia.jp26@gmail.com. Each family that participates will receive a Bible Fun Coloring book that you can use during either the 9am or 10am service.
 
HAVE YOU
ACCEPTED YOUR GIFT?

 
As a member of the Fairfield Grace family, you are receiving free access to a huge, streaming, online, access-on-any-device library of over 10,000 video Bible studies, leadership videos and kids shows.
To sum it up — it’s like the Netflix of Bible study videos. You will have FREE access to thousands of video resources to help you with parenting, marriage, discipleship and more.
With content for all ages and stages of life, additional family members can set up their own accounts as well.

Please click on the link below for a quick way to create your account to access these resources.  
 
Create your Account
Finances

We ask you to pray daily for our church, that we get enough funds to keep going. Any special gifts you can offer would be very much appreciated during these difficult financial times for our church.  

Please remember that there are three ways that you can donate to the church:
1.  in person
2.  by regular mail
3.  online - please see link below

We ask you to pray daily for our church, that we get enough funds to keep going. Any special gifts you can offer would be very much appreciated during these difficult financial times for our church.  
 
Please click on link below to give online
Online Giving
Communion Sets Available
Fairfield Grace has purchased pre-filled Communion sets (juice and a wafer).  These sets will be used at our in-person service.  If you are worshiping via Zoom, please let us know if you would like to arrange a time for "touch-free"  pick up of these sets for your use at home. 

Contact the church office at 203-374-6528 or fairfieldgrace@sbcglobal.net. 
 
 
Parish Nurse Offer of Medical Support
Medical and/or emotional support is available for any member of the church. If you are interested in this guidance please contact Maria Restrepo, FGUMC Parish Nurse via online at madelcaar@gmail.com or by phone at 203 919 3173 on Wednesday and Friday afternoon from 2 pm to 5 pm.
Submissions:
Bulletin Announcements
Friday e-News

We encourage you to submit any announcements and news that you would like to share with the congregation via bulletin announcements, inserts and items for our Friday e-News!  All submissions are due to the church office at fairfieldgrace@sbcglobal.net by Tuesday at noon for that week’s editions.  Thank you!


Pastor Cho is available at the Church:
Tues, Wed, Thurs
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Church Office Hours: 
Mon - Thurs:
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
 
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