The Vincent Voice March 2021 Vincent United Methodist Church 100 Vincent Place Nutley, NJ 07110 973-667-5440 [email protected] www.vincentumc.org Worship and Sunday School Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Dear Friends in Christ, March Worship Schedule The season of Lent has begun. Lent is a season of self-examination where we March 7 Third Sunday in Lent are to reflect on our lives in the light of the cross. It is a Special Music by Louise Cimaszewski time where we should faithfully consider committing Homily by Rev. LeDuc ourselves to a season of Weekly Worship, Daily Prayer, “24 Hours: The Denial” Daily Bible Reading, to Give Something Up, and/or to Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Do Something Extra (see elsewhere in this newsletter for further information on this). The point of all of these is March 14 Fourth Sunday in Lent the same. It is to draw us closer to Jesus – to knowing Girl Scout Sunday him, to following him, to sharing him, and to serving Recognition of Our Girl Scouts others in his name. Special Music by Linda Baker Grimm In order to help us do this, we are sharing in a Sermon by Rev. LeDuc special Lenten worship and sermon series entitled “24 “24 Hours: The Trial” Hours.” Based on the book “24 Hours That Changed the World” by Adam Hamilton, the series is helping us walk March 21 Fifth Sunday in Lent through the closing events of Jesus’ earthly ministry. Scouts BSA Sunday We are exploring events like the Last Supper, the Recognition of Our BSA Scouts Garden of Gethsemane, the Trial, the Crucifixion… and Special Music by the Chancel Choir then the Resurrection. But not only the events, but what Sermon by Rev. LeDuc they mean for us in our lives in our day. In this holy and “24 Hours: The Humiliation” reflective season, may this series help us rediscover and renew our walk as disciples of Jesus Christ. March 28 Palm Sunday Additionally, we are having two studies on Special Music by Janet Saia-Feld Zoom to help us learn and grow. “Seven Words: Sermon by Rev. LeDuc Listening to Christ from the Cross” by Susan Robb is the “24 Hours: The Crucifixion” resource being used for the Monday morning study group from 9:30-11. I am leading a study on Adam “24 Hours” Worship Series for Lent Hamilton’s “24 Hours” book on Tuesday evenings from Vincent Church is presenting a worship and sermon 7:30-9:00. More information on both of these is below. series for Lent this year entitled “24 Hours.” Based on Lent is a particularly meaningful time to join in such a the book “24 Hours That Changed the World” by Adam study and to grow in faith in Jesus’ name. Hamilton, the series will walk through the closing events As we join in this powerful season together, may of Jesus’ earthly ministry. We are exploring events like: we avail ourselves of this wonderful opportunity to grow the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Trial, in our faith and commitment, to be challenged at the the Crucifixion…and then the Resurrection. But not only Cross-roads of our world, and to journey to life with and the events, but what they mean for us in our lives in our in our Lord Jesus Christ. day. Join us as we experience the sacrificial love and never-ending life we have in Jesus Christ! Faithfully yours, Rev. Dave NOTE: Daylight Savings Time Begins March 14!! Girl Scout Sunday – March 14 Spiritual Disciplines for Lent We will celebrate Girl Scout Sunday at our service on Lent is a season of reflection upon our lives, of March 14. We invite all of our Girl Scouts and their repentance of our sins, of re-direction of our paths, and leaders to tune in to our service that Sunday for a special renewal of our faith. Life is not easy and we tend to time of recognition and blessing before our stray from the way. Lent is a time to try to get back on congregation. track by seeking God’s guidance and help and strength. So, we are encouraged to consider doing one or more of Scouts BSA Sunday – March 21 the following for Lent: Scouts BSA Sunday will be held on March 21. We 1. Come to Worship - Worship is a weekly discipline invite all of our Cub and Boy Scouts and leaders to tune that puts us firmly in the presence of God. Through in to our service that Sunday for a time of recognition hymns and prayers and scriptures and sermons, God and blessing before our congregation. speaks to our hearts and encourages us and seeks to guide us. Vincent Church Is Sharing Virtual Worship 2. Pray Daily – Let’s take some time to open our Due to the dangerous surge of coronavirus cases in our hearts to God, sharing our thoughts and concerns area, Vincent Church is closed for in-person and listening for God's guiding in quietness. Even if worship. We are broadcasting the worship services live it is only a few moments, let’s take some time to from the church sanctuary for viewing on Facebook Live check in with God! and for Call In. Our church’s goal is to spread the Good 3. Read the Bible – We’ll have available for you a News of Jesus Christ and NOT the coronavirus. Please devotional guide called “Sanctuary for Lent.” For plan to join us online or by phone, and invite your each day of the season, it has a scripture, a story, and friends, on Sundays at 10 a.m. a prayer. Using this or some other devotional, let’s take a few minutes each day to be fed by God's Worship with Us on Facebook Live! word! On Sundays at 10 a. m. (9:50 for prelude music), we 4. Give Something Up – Here’s the old standby! Let's invite you to go to the church’s Facebook page on a think of something that we could “give up for Lent” computer, tablet, or smart phone by clicking this link: that would be beneficial to us and a ready reminder Vincent UMC Facebook Live Tab (or for our main page: of Jesus’ self-denial for us. Vincent UMC Facebook Page). You do not need a 5. Do Something - Here's a new twist on the old Facebook account to watch the service (you may need to standby. Is there something we could do to reach click “Not Now” on the invitation to join out in a loving way to someone else in Jesus’ name? Facebook). Click on the service to enlarge it and you Perhaps we could try to call or visit or send a card to should be good! one person per week that is in need of encouragement, or some other type of witness or Call In to HEAR the Worship Service!! service to others. Those unable to be online for Sunday worship can call in Which one might be most meaningful for your journey to worship with us by phone. To do so: call phone of faith? Which one might help you grow more in the number 1-929-205-6099 (touch the green “dial” button if Spirit? Which one or more of these would best fit your you haven’t), enter this Meeting ID: 886-1883-8523, schedule? Pray about it. Then, decide how this season touch #, then enter Participant Code 100, press # again, of Lent can be an especially holy time for you. then enter Password 100, press # again and you’re in! So call in by phone on Sunday mornings at 9:50 a.m. “24 Hours” Study for Lent to join our Vincent Church family for worship at 10:00! Vincent Church is holding a Lent Study on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 via Zoom starting February 16 based on Winter Soup Sale Results!! the book “24 Hours That Changed the World” by Adam The Winter Soup Sale fundraiser was a huge success Hamilton. Walking with Jesus through his final hours is netting $1,695 for the church! That is just incredible! not easy, but bring us closer to the hearts of the Lord Thank you to our “Super Soupers” who donated their who gave up his life for us. Through exploration of the time and talent along with all the supplies and love that scriptures, video clips of the Holy Land sites, and went into those soups! Those “Super Soupers” are discussion, we are exploring these world-changing and Barbara Carrino, Gaylene Maichuk, Linda Baker life-changing events. Books can be purchased through Grimm, Becky Olivo, Colleen Kingston, Diana Amazon in paperback or Kindle versions. To join the Spangenberg, and Carol Greengrove. Thank you also to study use this Zoom link "24 Hours" Study Group or call those who purchased soups and made some extra in at 1-929-205-6099 with Meeting ID: 822 3307 6836 donations. This is a big help as we work to fulfill the and Passcode: 764497. Join us as we grow in mission and ministry of Christ through Vincent Church! appreciation of the love of Christ for us all. “Seven Words” Study "Blessing of the Palms" – March 28 “Seven Words: Listening to Christ from the Cross” by Several Nutley congregations will assemble with palms Susan Robb is the resource being used for a Monday from their churches on the front lawn of Town Hall morning study group from 9:30-11 on Zoom.