WELCOME

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	Welcome Friends, to the Stratford United Methodist Church


	Rev. Koonae A. Lee, Pastor Rev. Dr. Donald Kirkham, Pastor Emeritus Mary Jane Fast , Secretary Rev. Meg Williams, Minister of Music Lanette Kardos, Director of Christian Education Beth Buckmir, Preschool Director


	Located at: 2600 Main Street Stratford, CT 06615 Across from the Town Hall and Stratford High School Contact us at: Phone: 203-375-5851 Fax: 203-375-6890 Preschool: 203-386-1818 Email: stratfordumc@yahoo.com Reg Hours Sep.- Jun) M-F 9:00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Office Summer Hours: M-F 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.(July & Aug)

Our Purpose:

“Faith - Family - Fun”

To celebrate and proclaim the love of God in Jesus Christ within the Stratford United Methodist Church fellowship, the surrounding community and the world, through sacrificial dedication to prayer, praise, education and service with an open and loving acceptance of all.

Stratford United Methodist Church is a Christ-centered community of rich heritage and a promising future ready to extend a warm greeting to you.


	SPECIAL EVENTS:

	COME AND EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY HAGGADA April 17th - Maundy Thursday 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm Light Supper Followed by 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Seder Passion Banquet The Christian version of the Hebrew Passover Meal, the Banquet of Reconciliation. 8:15 pm Final Maundy Meditative Service in the Sanctuary Reservations for seating for supper and banquet required by April 10th Please call the Church Officee, 203-375-5851
	Good Friday Tenebrae Service with Passion Cantata Friday, April 18th at 7:30
	EASTER EGG HUNT AT SUMC Saturday April 19th at 10 am It will be held on the front lawn (weather permitting)...to be moved inside if it rains. Kids should bring their own baskets or something to collect the eggs in. It is for ages 12 and under. For a fun time come and help hunt eggs.
	EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES April 20th 8 am, 9:15 am and 11 am Our Lord has risen come and rejoice with us
	UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S SPRING MEETING Sunday, April 27th, after the 10 am worship service Come for great fun, wonderful fellowship, and a salad luncheon will be served. A program will follow “Women in Mission - They are us”. We will have informal sharing from women recently involved in mission outreach. There will be a time for your stories as well. No reservations needed ALL ARE WELCOME BRING A FRIEND!
	OUR 40^th ANNUAL PANCAKE DAY Saturday, May 10 from 7:30 am to 12 noon Come for a delicious meal of juice, pancakes or french toast with bacon or sausage, coffee or tea plus second helpings all for $8.00 (children 6 years and younger - free.) We will also have spring flower, plants and roses for sale, a baked good table, jewelry, and Mother's Day gift baskets. The 40th anniversary is the ruby anniversary so we will be having lots of red and pink decorations. You can join in the celebration by wearing something red or pink when you, your friends, and family come. Come and browse including our Thrift Shop and The ASP Tag Sale MARK YOU CALENDAR SO YOU WILL NOT MISS THIS VERY FUN TRADITION
	LIFE LINE SCREENING WILL BE AT OUR CHURCH Thursday, May 29, 2014 Offering non-invasive preventive health screenings for stroke, heart and vascular disease and osteoporosis, typically not part of a routine physical. Register and make a appointment for these potentially life-saving tests by calling 1-888-653-6450 and receive a special $10 discount. Learn more at www.lifelinescreening.com HAVE YOU TAKEN CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH TODAY?