Announcements
The flowers on the altar are given by Dennis & Nance Jacobs in celebration of their daughter and son-in-law’s 19th wedding anniversary. Happy Anniversary, Melissa & Danny!
Welcoming Project Potluck Today
Join us today, Saturday, Feb. 14, at 12:30 in Wesley Hall for a Potluck. Meet the four newcomer families SUM is helping support. Bring a dish to share (please avoid pork). Questions? Contact Mike and Sue Sames.
Office Closed on Monday
The office will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
SUM Communications
Lori Catlin Garcia, our Webmaster, is having surgery on her dominant hand next week. Please be aware that response times and website updates may be slower for the next few weeks. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please keep Lori in your prayers.
Upcoming Lenten Studies
Tuesday Morning Class 10:30 – noon in the Annex
Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan
Guest facilitator: Bruce Hale, 9 weeks beginning Feb. 3 – Mar. 31
Two thousand years ago, an itinerant Jewish preacher and miracle worker walked across the Galilee, gathering followers to establish what he called the “Kingdom of God.” Reza Aslan examines Jesus through the lens of the tumultuous era in which he lived, exploring the reasons why the early Christian church preferred to promulgate an image of Jesus as a peaceful spiritual teacher rather than a politically conscious revolutionary.
Wednesday DDD 5:30 – 6:30 in the Annex with Susan Hanson & Sue Gannon – Feb. 11 – Mar. 18
An Unlikely Lent: Extraordinary People of the Easter Story by Rachel Billups
The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are at the heart of the story of Easter. But the resurrection was not witnessed in isolation; it unfolded before a crowd. What might the stories of those women and men teach us today? How will they help us step into the story of Easter? By seeing the Easter story through their eyes, we may discover that the resurrection is not just a past event, but an invitation into something new, unexpected, and unlikely.
Women’s Bible Study 6-week Lenten Study Thursday 10:30 – noon in the Annex – Feb. 19 – Mar. 26
A Woman Overwhelmed: A Bible Study of the Life of Mary DVD study
Hayley DiMarco walks us through the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who knew what it was like to be overwhelmed. As we explore Mary’s life, we find ourselves on a journey from overwhelming joy to overwhelming sorrow and back again, learning along the way how to be consumed with the mission of God rather than the “mission of me.”
On-Going - ** NEW** SUM Sermon Chat Room beginning Jan 13, 7 – 8 pm: Join Eileen Brogan and John Thomson to discuss Pastor DH’s sermons using a drop-in Zoom format whenever you can.
Here is the link to our Adult Spiritual Growth Classes.
Altar Flowers
If you would like to donate flowers for the altar on March 8, 15, 22, or 29, please contact Sandy Lipscomb. Thank you.
Services Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather
If we have to cancel Sunday services due to inclement weather, we will send out an e-blast notifying you of the cancellation. Therefore, please check your email or our website before leaving your home. You can also check WFSB (Channel 3) for any cancellations.
We Need Your Photos!
Calling all amateur photographers! Our Communications Team is always in need of recent community photos for our website and social media. We need photos of worship...fun activities...fellowship time...classes, etc. Please help us to show the world what a warm and welcoming place we have here at SUM! Send your pictures to media@sumct.org
Worship & Word Webpage: Devotions are Back!
Our Worship and Word webpage provides resources to deepen your worship experience beyond Sunday mornings. Visit the page here to view recorded worship services, read a copy of Pastor DH’s sermon, or access Word & Wonder, our daily devotional guide.
Praying for the Entire SUM Family
Each week, we will publish five SUM directory entries to the Messenger so that you can add these people to your prayers. By the end of the year, we will have prayed for the entire SUM family. This week, please pray for the following: the Rosien family (Rich, Patricia, and Aimee), the Rosien/Redding family (Tabitha, Jordan, and Jameson), Joan Rouge, Barbara Rudolph, and Diane and Rob Rue.
The Prayer Chain is Ready for Your Requests
The SUM reinvigorated Prayer Chain is ready for your requests. We have a dedicated team of Prayer Warriors who will receive them. To submit a prayer request, email our Prayer Warriors. Please let our Prayer Chain team know if the prayers are no longer needed by sending an update to the same email address.