Fairhaven UMC
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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Mission: To Love, Live, and Serve like Jesus
In our church, community, and world
Sunday Worship
Join us in person or online as we continue our Easter celebration! Rev. Ken will offer the message, “Peace Be with You,” inspired by John 20:19-31. The Sanctuary Choir will sing “Because He Lives,” arranged by Mark Hayes, Geoff Kaiser and Freddie Payton will present “Amazing Grace” (to a “new” tune!) as the Postlude. Come, worship with us!
This week's 10:30 worship participants:
Acolyte: Maggie Mooney
Ushers: Dennis Leighty and Regis Canny
Lay Reader: Lauren Mooney
Coffee Hour Hosts: Meals on Wheels Team (Debbie M., Debbie P., Elaine, Dennis, Pearl C.)
The link to last week’s Maundy Thursday service: LINK
The link to last week’s 8:30 service: LINK
The link to last week’s 10:30 service: LINK
Happening This Week
April 11 – Prayer Shawl Group, 10 am, Fellowship Hall. All knitters, crocheters, label sewers, welcome
Save the Dates For Future Events! (details below)
April 18 – Young Adult Group social outing
April 19 – Youth Group 6:30-8 pm, Fellowship Hall
April 26 – Women’s Day
May 3 – Earth Day
Additional New and Important Updates
April 18, The Young Adults will be meeting at TopGolf Germantown for our spring social event from 2:00pm-4:00pm. If you are interested in attending, please let Jonathan Chambers (c-240.413.9408) know as soon as possible, as well as if anyone is accompanying you (feel free to bring a friend!).
The price will be ~$20-30 per person to play (not including food and beverages, which you can purchase on your own). If this is your very first time playing at TopGolf, there is also a one-time $6 membership. There will be no subsidy for this event.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Earth Day celebration on Sunday, May 3rd, 12-2 pm. There will be:
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native plants for sale and also some to be given away
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Information on recycling
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Children's activities!
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And more....
Hosted by Fairhaven's Green Team! Please share the word and plan to join us!
April 26, ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY SERVICE sponsored by United Women in Faith. The guest preacher will be Rev. Stacey Cole-Wilson, who is our conference’s Executive Minister of Beloved Community. Our theme for the day is “A Beloved Community of Women.” All are invited to wear something blue that day which will be our color of the day. A special coffee hour will follow the service.
Jason Green will attend service on April 19 and will be available to sign his new book, “Too Precious to Lose,” during coffee hour. If you have a copy you would like him to sign, please bring it. A few books will be available for purchase on site, and others are available on Amazon.
Looking for an easy way to be of service to Fairhaven? Do you have a welcoming spirit? Volunteer to be an usher! Additional usher teams are needed to greet members on Sunday mornings. Please contact Barbara Dougherty at 240.421.2156 or pldbad@aol.com, for more information.
The Diversity by Design Group’s call for help. The Diversity by Design Group will host a cultural day on May 31, which will celebrate the diversity of the church. We will have a variety of opportunities to share cultural experiences during the service and afterwards, as we will gather and enjoy various cuisines.
Here’s how you can help:
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Would you be interested in sharing a song from your culture with the church during the church service?
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Would you be willing to share a prayer in your native language during the service?
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Would you be willing to participate after the service and provide a dish from your country or a country of origin for your family members?
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Would you be able to set up some pictures or items from your country or your family members' countries?
As you share in your native language, please provide an English translation for the congregation. Also, please share which country. Speak with Trica Young, Corey Young, Geoff Kaiser, Markia Chambers, Todd Bridgeman, or Pastor Ken for further information or to volunteer to help in any way!
News from the Greater Gaithersburg Hub, the Baltimore-Washington Conference, and the Community
BWC News
Please read Bishop Easterling's Powerful Eastertide Message Click here
Please see the weekly e-connection for more news from our Conference. Among the articles in this week’s edition is the article, “Seven United Methodist Bishops Led Historic Good Friday Service in Hanover.” In a historic and sacred Good Friday service, all seven active African American female bishops of The United Methodist Church gathered at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Hanover, Maryland, to proclaim the Seven Last Words of Christ, marking a radical moment in the life of the denomination and the fulfillment of a vision years in the making. A recording of the full service is available to view on YouTube.
Summer is fast approaching. Have you signed your children up for camp? The BWC is blessed to have three different camp and retreat sites offering a wide range of programs in stunning locations at Harmison, Manidokan, and West River. Registrations are now being accepted. Learn more about summer camps.
Hub News
Check out the new website for the Greater Gaithersburg Hub. www.greatergaithersburgministry.org
Community News Calvary UMC in Mount Airy is hosting a Health Fair on Saturday, April 18 from 10am-1pm. It will include a blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross from 9am-2pm. In addition, nearly 60 area health agencies and organizations will be present to connect community members to vital services.
Of Continuing Interest...
Remember our Sick and Shut-ins
Weekly Schedule
Office Hours week of April 12
Pastor Ken: 10-4 Wednesday
Rita: Tuesday - Thurs. 9-1
Sunday Worship: Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ZOOM Link
Meeting ID: 156 030 351 Passcode: 324036 Dial-In: 301 715 8592
We kindly request that you remain muted during the Sunday service once worship has begun. The service is edited before being posted to our YouTube channel.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study: At church and online, Tuesdays, at 10 am. (Introduction to Genesis, Chapter 7) ZOOM LINK Meeting ID: 811 8541 4235 Dial-In 301 715 8592
Tuesday Night Bible Study: Tuesday Evenings 7-8 pm by Zoom. Mala Prasad is leading a study on 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus by NT Wright. The 20th anniversary addition
ZOOM LINK Meeting ID: 811 8541 4235 Dial-In 301 715 8592
Thursday Evening Prayer Service: Please join us in person at Fairhaven or online at 7:30 for a Holy Thursday service entitled, From the Table to the Garden, Our regular time of prayer resumes next week, 7:00 p.m. Need a mid-week spiritual lift? All are welcome to join us online at 7:00 p.m. for our weekly Thursday evening prayer service. ZOOM LINK. Meeting ID: 987 2687 0589 Passcode: 489488
Grief Support Group: Will meet in person on selected Thursdays, at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in participating in the group, please get in touch with Rev. Gerry at therevjr@msn.com for more details.
Financial Giving to Fairhaven: Thank you for your continued generosity for the ministry of Christ through Fairhaven UMC. There are 3 ways to make an offering:
● In Person: place a gift in the offering plate on Sunday mornings
● Mail: send a check to the church payable to Fairhaven UMC
● Online: https://fairhaven.breezechms.com/give/online
You may designate your gift to several funds:
● General Fund: the primary fund covering budgeted expenses
● Discretionary Fund: helps people in need on an emergency basis (at the pastor’s discretion)
● Capital Expenses: for ongoing church building needs
● Invest in Fairhaven: a specific capital campaign to do building upgrades
● Building Use: for community members who use the building to pay their use fees
● Other funds are activated-deactivated through the year for specific causes (Huree, SAVE, UMCOR, etc.)