"For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them."
--Matthew 18:20

Our greater CUMC Community
is comprised of many
connected groups who share
their interests, their time and
their lives with each other.

Find a fellowship group to join:
a place to feel welcomed;
a place to find God;
a place to do God's work; or
a chance to welcome
friends and strangers.

LINKS:
United Methodist Women
Friday Niters
Men's Groups
Shawl Ministry
Book Groups
Antique Show & Rummage Sale
Scrapbookers
Walk to Emmaus .

Annual Antique Show &
twice-yearly Rummage Sale:
finding treasures
These events are often the most popular attractions at CUMC, as well as our most successful fundraising events.

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         UMW Rummage Sale:  April 22nd

Proceeds will benefit non-profit organizations that work to better the lives of women and children in our area and around the world. Those items that do not sell will be donated to CUMAC-ECHO.

Thursday, April 22

Outside Sale starts about 9:00

Inside Sale 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Bag sale:  3:15pm – 4:00 @ $5 per bag (we supply the bags)

We could use the help of you and your family/friends for set-up and on the sale day.

 

Set-up times are:

Monday, April 19, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 20, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Wednesday, April 21, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Helping with set-up is always a great time with lots of people to meet and fun to be had! Just show up!  We would love to have you! Work for 2 hours and you are welcome to shop!

If you are able to help on the sale date please let us know so we can make assignments by calling the Church office @ 973-635-7740 .  If you can’t let us know in advance come anyway!

The sale will offer selections of jewelry, toys, electronics, house wares, linens, clothing, shoes, as well as special boutique items.

Donations for the sale will be accepted on:

Monday, April 19, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 20, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Wednesday, April 21, 9 a.m. - noon

Acceptable items (that are in good condition) include:  clean clothing without stains, household goods, furniture, workable small appliances, toys, games, records, and children’s books.

PLEASE no computers over 5 years old, adult books, or broken items. Our proceeds are depleted by having to pay for removal.

If you are not able to help during the week of the sale you can help in other ways—

 *Make sandwiches and goodies for the workers.  (GREATLY NEEDED!!)

*Save your rubber bands and safety pins and donate them

 *Include this mission and it’s participants in your prayers

 *Provide storage space

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54th Annual Antiques Show and Sale

The 2010 Antiques Show was a tremendous success – despite the weather.

This year was more of a challenge than most because of the snow storm on the Wednesday before the show.  A big thank you to our sexton Donald Underhill for clearing the entire education building, a day earlier than normal, with a crew of only 3, (without the 8 men from a local half-way-house that normally help).  Donald then stayed over Tuesday night to clear the snow. 

A special thanks to Nick Ball, Matt Ball, Nicholas Strunc and their friends, along with Amy Ball and Jerry Shaw for getting to the church at 9 am Thursday (a snow day!), within a ½ hour of being called on the phone.  Their help carrying the antique dealer’s inventory into the building and setting up the booths was crucial to keeping the show on schedule. 

Many thanks to chefs, cooks, bakers and waitresses, lead by John Hadamuscin, for preparing and serving over 360 meals over 2 days.  The Dining Room has become a signature feature of our show which separates it from all the others.  This is a huge undertaking for which we are very grateful.

We want to thank the many people who gave their time and talents to make it such a wonderful event.  It amazes us how each year the team of volunteers steps up and completes the many tasks that need to be done, often without any guidance from us.  They just do it!!  It could not happen without your help.

Debbie Smith Chairperson and Craig Denecke Co-Chairperson.