We rejoice with our Office Manager, Deanna Barnes, at the return of her husband from deployment! Welcome home, Brandon! However, they are quarantined during this week and next, which means that Deanna will be working from home. And that also means that she will not be answering the church phone line with her usual cheery voice. You may leave a … Read More
In-Person Worship Resumes July 12, 2020
Welcome Home! Sunday, July 12, 2020 9:00 a.m.Sanctuary (50 persons) 11:07 a.m.Café (20 persons) 9:00 a.m. Sanctuary Registration 11:07 a.m. Café Registration We will open for in-person worship on July 12! Above you will find the links to pre-register for either the Sanctuary or Café Worship Service. Please follow the instructions and register all family members that will be attending. … Read More
Just the Facts, Ma’am: Return to worship best practices Facebook Live: June 29, 2020
Just the Facts, Ma’am 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2020 Mary Esther UMC invites you to a Facebook Live Event! A conversation about best practices for reducing risk as we return to in-person worship. With Dr. Karen Chapman, Director, Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County. Rev. Dr. Sam Parkes will pose your questions to Dr. Chapman in this important … Read More
Volunteers Needed for Produce Distribution: Monday, June 29, 2020
Monday, June 29, 20209:30 AM – 2:00 PM We will be distributing boxes of produce again this Monday, June 29, 2020. Due to the rise of COVID-19 cases in our area, we want to limit the number of people serving to 10 to aid in social distancing. Please get a “ticket” to reserve your spot at the link below. We … Read More
The Upper Room Daily Devotional July-August 2020 Edition Available
Mary Esther UMC provides copies of The Upper Room Devotional book throughout the year. We place copies for pick-up in the Narthex on the last Sunday of the previous month.
Home Server Repair Help Needed: June 2020
Home Server Repair Jeanne Miller lost the ability to access anything other than basic internet at her home after a power outage from the storm this weekend. If you, or anyone you know, can work on home servers, please contact the church and we will get your/their info to her to set up a date and time.
Survey on Returning to In-Person Worship
The COVID-19 Task Force of MEUMC seeks to understand your thoughts and feelings about returning to in-person worship in our church. The data you provide will help us understand your comfort level with participating in in-person worship. They will also provide church leadership some information that we need to feel comfortable with the same. If you would like to call the church office … Read More
Father’s Day: June 21, 2020
Honor Fathers on Father’s Day by sharing a photo of your father. You are invited to include a short note or quote. Send your photo to children@maryestherumc.org by Wednesday June 17, 2020. On Father’s Day we will honor the fathers in your lives!
Fill Out the Children’s Ministry Survey by June 4, 2020!
What would you like to see from Children’s Ministry? Each day that we are away from the church, I am praying and thinking about how the children are affected by all of this. This is such a difficult time for a little mind to comprehend, let alone an adult mind. I am looking for feedback from parents and children on … Read More
Donated Masks: May 2020
MEUMC has received homemade masks from a caring donor. We have men, women, young adults, children, and toddler sizes. If you are interested in one, you can come by the office to pick one up or email your address to receive them by mail. Office email: office@maryestherumc.orgChurch office hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm