Fairhaven UMC
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Thursday, April 11, 2024
 
Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ. As we enter the Easter season (which lasts until Pentecost Sunday) may we be filled with hope, joy and new life! We hope you enjoy your weekly e-newsletter and pray you will read the many announcements about the ministries and activities of Fairhaven UMC and the Baltimore-Washington Conference.
Sunday Worship
Join us in person or online at 10:30 am for worship as we celebrate Women’s Day. We will celebrate women’s ministries, history and contributions within and beyond the local church. This year’s theme is “Learning from Our Past – Celebrating Our Present.” Our guest speaker will be Linda Yost as Susanna Wesley – the Mother of Methodism along with two guest soloists, Gertrude and Charlene White. All are welcome to come worship with us!
This week's ushers: Earnestene Pearson and Bethany Chambers.
Happening This Week
Women’s Day, April 14: All women (and men) are invited to join in celebrating our annual Women’s Day!
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Card Shower Continues – Thanks to those who signed cards last week to shower the staff of Jones Lane and Darnestown Elementary Schools, but we still have about 100 cards to go! Please check out the card table at Coffee Hour on Sunday and write a few words of thanks so we can shower everyone with gratitude! I'd also be glad to bring you a few cards if you'd like to sign during the week. Just call or text me: 785-554-4074. Attached is a list of suggested wording and some teacher proverbs that you could use. Feel free to provide your own cards if that's easier - just bring them to church and we'll deliver to the schools on April 22nd as an early kickoff to Teacher Appreciation Week.
Pastor’s Vacation: Pastor Ken will return to his regular schedule on Monday, April 15. If there are emergency pastoral needs during this week, please contact: Monday-Thursday - Deacon Megan (704-787-3072) and/or Minister Alli (701-595-9334); Friday-Sunday – Rev. Gerry Green (301-318-4630).
Save the Dates For Future Events!
April 21: Earth Day observance
April 28: Intern Alli’s Celebration
Additional New and Important Updates
April 21 - Earth Day Celebration. Fairhaven’s upcoming Earth Day celebration 12 - 2 pm. in the church parking lot. Fairhaven’s Green Team is sponsoring this event which includes children’s activities, recycling information, native plant display and gardening information. Free native plant starter kits will be available for pick up and extras even if you didn’t sign up.
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Tuesday Morning Bible Study: You are invited to join us Tuesday 4/16 at 10 a.m. as we continue our new study, "Words of Life: Jesus and the Promise of the Ten Commandments Today," by Rev. Adam Hamilton. This 10-week study considers each commandment in its original context, how Jesus interpreted the commandment and how we can live it faithfully today. Books are available from amazon.com or cokesbury.com. Class on 4/16 will be on Chapter 2.
Calling all High School Seniors: Applications are being accepted for the Evelyn R. Hallman Scholarship. Contact Thompkins Hallman, thallman001@gmail.com or 202.731.8424 for an application. Applications are due by April 28.
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Celebrating the Ministry of Alli Galbreath: We have been blessed this year by the presence and ministry of Alli Galbreath. She will be completing her time with us on April 28. Staff-Parish is planning a celebration during and following worship on that Sunday as she prepares to return to the Dakotas Conference for commissioning as a Probationary Elder and appointment as a pastor. We are also receiving donations to present her with a Love Offering. Donations can be given by placing a check in the offering plate with “Love Gift for Alli” in the memo or online at our giving portal using the “Love Gift for Alli” fund. We hope you will be present on the 28th to celebrate with us.
Community News
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church invites us to a Coffeehouse: All proceeds from the Coffeehouse/Live and Silent Auction will benefit Gaithersburg Help. April 20th, 6 pm. See the flyer on the bulletin board for more information.
BBQ Bash Fundraiser sponsored by Stepping Stones Shelter: Sunday, April 28, 2-6 pm. Smokey Glen Farm. See brochure on bulletin board.
News from Washington Region and
Baltimore-Washington Conference 
The BWC’s Young People’s Ministry will hold a Mental Health Symposium on May 18 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the BWC Mission Center in Fulton. The symposium, with speaker Lauren Jenkins, will provide youth and young adults, ages 13 - 35, with a space to raise awareness about mental health and suicide, have meaningful discussions on the power of resilience and faith, and, through creative expressive activities, explore the importance of hope and connection. All attendees will gain tools and resources to support and invest in their mental health. The symposium will be facilitated by licensed and certified mental health professionals. Register.
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Please visit the www.bwcumc.org website for frequent conference updates and/or sign up to receive the weekly e-connection produced by the Baltimore-Washington Conference.
Weekly Schedule
Office Hours This Week:
Pastor Ken: TBD
Rita Green: on vacation this week
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Contact Information
Pastor Ken Hawes: pastorken.fairhavenumc@gmail.com; 240-329-7638
Deacon Megan Blanchard: rev.megan.blanchard@gmail.com 
Minister Intern: Allison Galbreath, agalbreath7968@students.wesleyseminary.edu
Rita Green fairhavenumc@gmail.com,  301- 330-5433
Mike Vitanovec fairhavenumctech@gmail.com
Christina Mollard ycmollard@gmail.com  
General Announcements
Link for Online Payments to Fairhaven: https://fairhaven.breezechms.com/give/online
Lighthouse Congregation: Fairhaven is a Lighthouse congregation. As a Lighthouse congregation, we are a safe haven for United Methodists whose congregations have disaffiliated, but as individuals or families they plan to remain members of the UMC. We provide opportunities to worship and serve in ministry without pressure to join Fairhaven, as well as pastoral care and small group conversations and opportunities for new beginnings.