"When they had brought them, they had the, stand before the council. The high priest questioned them, saying, "We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you are determined to bring this man's blood on us."
- Acts 5:27-28
- Acts 5:27-28
Thought For the Week
Be a witness for Christ!
Weekly prayer for the Homeless
PSALM 27:10
Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close.
PRAYER: Forgiving and loving God, please hold all who are homeless in your care. Protect them from the dangers and uncertainty that surrounds them every day. Give them the strength to endure the hardships, the courage to seek aid, and the resilience of spirit needed if their pleas are met with stony indifference, or worse. Touch the hearts of those who CAN help so that they will remember your teachings and WILL help. Open the eyes of those who turn away or ignore the pleas for help so that they may truly see the suffering. Let them realize that their charge is not to judge, but to help. Bless those who are suffering the sense of abandonment by society that often accompanies poverty. Remind them that you are holding them close, even if they feel abandoned in all other ways. Give them whatever they need to become whole. In the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Paulette Wright, Associate Lay Leader, Colesville UMC
Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close.
PRAYER: Forgiving and loving God, please hold all who are homeless in your care. Protect them from the dangers and uncertainty that surrounds them every day. Give them the strength to endure the hardships, the courage to seek aid, and the resilience of spirit needed if their pleas are met with stony indifference, or worse. Touch the hearts of those who CAN help so that they will remember your teachings and WILL help. Open the eyes of those who turn away or ignore the pleas for help so that they may truly see the suffering. Let them realize that their charge is not to judge, but to help. Bless those who are suffering the sense of abandonment by society that often accompanies poverty. Remind them that you are holding them close, even if they feel abandoned in all other ways. Give them whatever they need to become whole. In the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Paulette Wright, Associate Lay Leader, Colesville UMC
Community Life
Check out the photos from our 70th Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, April 23rd
- (12noon) Staff Prayer Meeting
- (4:30pm-7:00pm) C.A.P.
- (5:30pm-6:30pm) Community Meal
Wednesday, April 24th
- (8:00 pm - 8:30 pm) Zoom Bible Study
Join Pastor Paul for ZOOM Bible Study:
via videoconference https://zoom.us/j/407304776
Or Telephone: +1-408-638-0968 (US Toll), Meeting ID: 407 304 776
April Bible Study Scriptures:
Wednesday, April 3
Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14;
John 12:1-8
John 12:1-8
Wednesday, April 10
Luke 19:28-40; Psalm 118:1-2,19-29
Wednesday, April 17
Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24;1 Corinthians 15:19-26
John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12
John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12
Wednesday, April 24
Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 150; Revelation 1:4-8;
John 20:19-31
John 20:19-31
Thursday, April 25th
- Funeral for Brother Mitchell Brown, Jr. (10am Viewing / 11am Memorial)
Repast will follow immediately after the memorial service.
- (10:00am -3:00pm) Veteran's Program
- (7:00pm-p:00pm) NA Program
Saturday, April 27th
- (10:00am - 3:00pm) Berean Fellowship / Bible Study
Sunday, April 28th
- (9:30am - 10:30am) Bible Study
- (11:00am - 12noon ) Worship Service
Join Pastor Paul for ZOOM Bible Study:
via videoconference https://zoom.us/j/407304776
Or Telephone: +1-408-638-0968 (US Toll), Meeting ID: 407 304 776
March Bible Study Scriptures:
Sunday, April 7
Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14;
John 12:1-8
Sunday, April 14
Luke 19:28-40; Psalm 118:1-2,19-29
Sunday, April 21
Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24;1 Corinthians 15:19-26
John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12
Sunday, April 28
Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 150; Revelation 1:4-8;
John 20:19-31
Community Prayers
Prayers of Comfort
Family of Mitchell Brown, Jr. (husband of Jacqueline Brown)
Family of Sherman Tynes (uncle of Diane Tynes)
Family of Eleanor L. Hall (Mother of Mary Gill)
Prayers of Protection
All our children and C.A.P. kids Daisha Walston (St. Andrews University)
Ryan Jones (Emory University)
Prayers of Healing
Anna Walker (Home)
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Carleen Murray (Home)
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Carmen Mosby (Home)
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Delores Jones (Home)
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Diana Walker (Home)
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Jacqueline Burnette (Home)
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Johnola Becton (Caring Hearts II Assisted Living)
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Kathyrn Smith (Home)
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Rubye Smith (Home)
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Dorothy Matthews (Home)
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William Eley, Jr. (Home)
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Winifred Stanford (Home)
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Deborah Harrison (Home)
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Julius Williams, Sr. (Sunrise Assisted Living)
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Verna Marshall (Rose’s Place Assisted Living)
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Melanie Mattison-Benjamin
(Office Admin)
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Lena Williams
(Mother of Thad Williams)
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Julia Tuten
(mother of Melvin Tuten)
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Steven Hamlin
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Sandra Faggins
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James Isaac (Home)
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Vincent Key (Home)
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Michael McLain
(son of Yvette Stitt)
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Community Information
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Congregational Hymn / Song suggestions
We are seeking to sing more hymns and songs that resonant with the congregation. Please send Congregational Hymn / Song suggestions to Min. Josepha Hammond (Josplace36@hotmail.com) and copy Pastor Paul (pwjohnson10@gmail.com).
Hughes Memorial Family - please share your photos with us!
The website will be revised in the coming month or two. In addition to words, we need photos of us in action. Please send your photos of Hughes Memorial in worship services, outreach and community services. Digital images are preferred, if possible. Please email them to the church office. Leave your printed photos in the office, attention Sister Debbie Harrison. Thank you!
Take 5 at 5
GOD Answers prayers
“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.”
1 Corinthians 3:6
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!!!UPCOMING EVENTS!!
Donation: $30 at the door
Since seating is limited and we must know for food preparation, please RSVP by April 22 to Helen Ferguson or Janice Gaskins
Sponsored by Hughes Women’s Day Committee
Reverend Paul W. Johnson, Pastor
!!!UPCOMING EVENTS!!
All Are Welcome!!!!
Taste & Paint Event
Saturday, April 27, 2019 – 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Hughes Memorial United Methodist Church
53rd& Ames Streets, NE
Washington, DC 20019
202-398-3411
An afternoon of fun with food, painting, & vendors
Donation: $30 at the door
Since seating is limited and we must know for food preparation, please RSVP by April 22 to Helen Ferguson or Janice Gaskins
Sponsored by Hughes Women’s Day Committee
Reverend Paul W. Johnson, Pastor
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TOWN HALL MEETING
Faith Based Initiative Clergy Ambassador Program
Presents:
Clergy Can Combat Childhood Trauma
A Town Hall Panel Discussion
Hughes Memorial UMC
Thursday, May 16th 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm
TOWN HALL MEETING
Faith Based Initiative Clergy Ambassador Program
Presents:
Clergy Can Combat Childhood Trauma
A Town Hall Panel Discussion
Hughes Memorial UMC
Thursday, May 16th 2019
6:30pm-8:30pm
Community Resources
- Checkout the latest Hi-Lites January 2019
- Checkout our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/hughesmemorialunitedmethodistchurch.DC?ref=hl) and invite your family and friends to like us!
- Please contact our Administrative Assistant, Sister Melanie to schedule church ministry events.
