Haven United Methodist Church News

HAVEN UMC THRIFT STORE: Now open EVERY SATURDAY from 9 am to 12 pm. Our blessings are overflowing! Lowest prices around. Women’s and Men’s winter coats - $3-5, Children’s clothing sizes newborn to 6 - 50 cents, ALL shoes - $1.00, Comforters and blankets - $3.00. So much to see! Donations accepted (we'll pickup clothing and small items if needed). Shelving and clothing racks needed! Call Joan at Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI at 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for information or to make donations. Volunteers are welcome!

2. EAST PROVIDENCE CHURCH YOUTH BASKETBALL - ANYONE from Haven or the community, ages 8 to 17, is welcome to play. Practices will be on Wednesday - 5:30-7 pm for 8-14 year olds, 7-8:30 for 15-17 year olds. Games for the 8 to 14 year olds are on Saturday mornings. Coach Jim Hibbert. Call Joan at Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI at 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for more information.


3. Black History Month - Did you know that Haven UMC, from it's formation in 1875, has a unique distintion, in that we celebrated the diversity and sameness of God's creation as an integrated congregation? Come, see a display of photos from Pastor Jackson's trip to many important Civil Rights sights in the south. Worship services will feature popular spirituals from our hymnbook for the month of February.


3. WORSHIP SERVICE - Service is at 10 am on Sunday, followed by Coffee Hour. Come refresh yourself through worship and food! Children's Sunday School will be held during worship service. Adult Bible Study is 12:00 noon on Sunday. Call Joan at Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI at 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for more information.

4. Do you or your group/organization need a place to hold meetings? Sporting events? Activities? Conferences? We have SPACE AVAILABLE! Many spaces available from small to large, including a gym. We have an elevator and chair lift for accessability. Call Joan at Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI at 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for room sizes, availability and suggested donations.

5. JUST FOR KIDS! Coming up on Saturday, Feb 18th, Mar 18th from 11am to 1pm. Open to all kids ages 4 to 13. Spend time with Pastor Althea (and other brave adults), explore Bible stories, enjoy play time and have lunch (church provided). ALL kids from Haven and the Community are welcome!!! Call Joan at Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI at 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for more information.

6. Save the dates! HOLY WEEK SERVICES, April 9-16, 2017. Haven will be hosting Holy Week Services for the Minister's Alliance of RI. Details will follow in next month's issue. Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI. Contact 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for more information.